Progressives grumble as Respect for Marriage Act advances: ‘I hate the Senate bill’

Complaints from some progressive Democrats about the much-heralded Respect for Marriage Act are on the rise, as they realize that the legislation often labeled in the press as the “same-sex marriage” bill would not actually require states to recognize same-sex marriages.

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Week 13 recap: Justin Fields returns, but Chicago Bears lose their 6th straight game — and 8th straight to Green Bay Packers

Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears offense had a chance to break a nearly four-year losing streak to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field.

Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.

Bob McGrath, ‘Sesame Street’ legend, dies at 90

Bob McGrath, an actor, musician and children’s author widely known for his portrayal of one of the first regular characters on the children’s show “Sesame Street” has died at the age of 90.

Here’s a link to the story at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Car bursts into flames after driver loses control on I-57

BENTON, IL (WSIL) — A car driving on I-57 burst into flames after the fuel tank was damaged due to the driver losing control of the car.

Here’s a link to the story at WSIL.

Rend Lake College and Murphy-Wall celebrate 20 years

PINCKNEYVILLE, IL — The Rend Lake College Murphy-Wall Pinckneyville Campus, a Perry County extension of the Rend Lake College main campus in Ina, celebrated its 20th anniversary this week.

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Cyber Monday deals raked in billions

Days after flocking to stores on Black Friday, consumers are turning online for Cyber Monday to score more discounts on gifts and other items that have ballooned in price because of high inflation.

Here’s a link to the story at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Crush of early voters sets up big election day in Georgia US Senate runoff

The busiest week of early voting in Georgia history concluded with over 1.8 million ballots cast before election day in the U.S. Senate runoff.

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Daily Hope by Rick Warren: When You Want to Know, ‘How Long, Lord?’

Many people suffer from prolonged pain, whether it’s chronic physical, emotional, spiritual, relational, or financial pain.

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Minnesota high school wins state football title with unbelievable Hail Mary and lateral for touchdown

The Minnesota high school Class 3A football championship came down to the wire Saturday and ended with an incredible Hail Mary pass and lateral for the win.

Here’s a link to the story at Fox News.

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