Julie Bosman

Voters polled in the states, Iowa and Ohio, also voiced high levels of disapproval for President Trump’s performance.

The Obamas each took to the microphone, delivering speeches before a crowd of dignitaries, elected officials and Democratic supporters.

Today’s opening is expected to draw four former presidents, as well as Bruce Springsteen, Bono and Jennifer Hudson. Chicago has seen years of planning and legal fights.

Lincoln, Ill., where Abraham Lincoln once worked in the local courthouse, has lost two colleges, a bottle factory and now a state prison.

Delegates to the Minnesota Republican Party’s convention voted to hold a moment of silent prayer for Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of murdering George Floyd.

Andrew S. Boutros, the Trump-appointed U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, is said to be overseeing the criminal investigation.

The tornado in Nebraska stayed on the ground for 11 minutes. A new subdivision called Dirt Road was wiped out, while nearby homes went untouched.

Rob Sand, Iowa’s auditor, is campaigning for governor with a pragmatic message that eschews strict partisanship.

Across the country, police and city officials are trying to crack down on sometimes violent youth gatherings, but the teens themselves say they need some way to socialize and blow off steam.

Spoiler alert: There was no miracle.

The scientist, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, had built up grievances against his co-worker after five years of working together, court documents said.