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Homeland Security notifies 21 states targeted by Russian election hacking

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- The Department of Homeland Security contacted election officials in every state to clarify whether or not they were target by Russian hackers during the 2016 presidential election. Homeland Security had found evidence of Russian activity in 21 states earlier this year, but notified the individual states that were targeted for the first time on Friday after months of complaints from election officials due to the lack of information, NPR reported. "We heard that feedback," Bob Kolasky, deputy undersecretary for […]

todaySeptember 23, 2017 45

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Camelot Illinois awarded private management of Illinois Lottery Friday

CHICAGO (Heartland Newsfeed) -- The Illinois Lottery awarded its private management contract to Camelot Illinois, LLC on Friday. The Lottery’s Notice of Award was posted to the Illinois Procurement Bulletin after the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office of General Services certified the procurement rules for selecting the private manager were correctly followed. “Camelot has shown more than a decade of success in managing lotteries throughout the world,” Acting Lottery Director Greg Smith said. “The Lottery and Camelot Illinois have […]

todaySeptember 23, 2017 59

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Ring of Honor, New Japan Pro-Wrestling collide at Death Before Dishonor XV

LAS VEGAS (UPI) -- It will be East meets West at Ring of Honor's upcoming pay-per-view event Death Before Dishonor XV, which features ROH champion Cody defending his title against Minoru Suzuki of New Japan Pro-Wrestling fame. The title bout came together after Cody issued a worldwide open challenge that was met by Suzuki, who is the current NEVER Openweight Champion. The main event continues the tradition of ROH and NJPW working together to provide dream-match scenarios. "We work so well […]

todaySeptember 21, 2017 75

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Illinois State Rep. Dan Brady wants to hike gas taxes

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Illinoisans already pay some of the highest taxes in the nation, including high taxes at the pump. Illinois state Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) wants Illinoisans to pay higher gas taxes to fund public construction across the state. Brady didn’t specify exactly how much in new taxes he wants. But he thinks “that [a gas tax increase] may absolutely be where we can come together. Whether that’s a five percent increase, I don’t know. That’s going to be […]

todaySeptember 20, 2017 72

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Buffalo Bills, Arizona Cardinals re-sign crucial talent; Houston Texans make an acquisition from free agency

BUFFALO, N.Y./GLENDALE, Ariz./HOUSTON (UPI) -- The Buffalo Bills signed two former players, defensive tackle DeAndre Coleman and safety Robert Blanton, to add depth to their roster on Wednesday. There were two spots open on the 53-man roster after the Bills released safety Trae Elston and linebacker Jelani Jenkins on Tuesday. The 6-foot-5, 341-pound Coleman earned a spot coming out of training camp but was moved off the roster a couple of weeks ago as the team adjusted its positional needs. Coleman, 26, adds depth after […]

todaySeptember 20, 2017 31

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San Francisco 49ers still searching for first touchdown

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (UPI) -- Two games into the John Lynch/Kyle Shanahan regime, it's pretty clear what the San Francisco 49ers would like. To start over. Fortunately for the 49ers, that's exactly what they get Thursday night when the Los Angeles Rams visit Levi's Stadium. But be careful what you wish for. Flopping a third consecutive time could result in a complete strikeout with 49ers fans. You see, the new-look club had built-in excuses in its first two games. How in the world were they […]

todaySeptember 20, 2017 32

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Actor Jamie Foxx promotes crypto exchange ICO

LOS ANGELES (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Yet another celebrity has entered the cryptocurrency promotion fray, with Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx promoting an upcoming initial coin offering (ICO). In a post on Twitter, Foxx promoted the token sale for Cobinhood, which is being advertised as a zero-fee cryptocurrency exchange. That sale is currently underway, according to its website, netting about 17,840 ethers (worth roughly $5.1 million at press time) to date. Looking forward to participating in the new @cobinhood Token! ZERO fee […]

todaySeptember 19, 2017 50

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WWE Hall of Famer “The Brain” Bobby Heenan passes away Sunday

LARGO, Fla. (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Legendary wrestling manager/announcer/personality Bobby "The Brain" Heenan (or "The Weasel" as co-announcer Gorilla Monsoon would insist) passed away Sunday afternoon at age 73. Considered by many to be the best heel manager and color commentator in the business, Heenan started in pro-wrestling in the late 60s, his larger-than-life personality bringing joy to fans for four decades. Heenan became a household name thanks to his iconic 80s/early 90s WWF run when he managed the likes of Andre […]

todaySeptember 18, 2017 49

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Raffle item donated for Pana Community Hospital Auxiliary Holiday Bazaar

PANA (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Ron and Jan McMillen of Pana have donated a hand-crafted children's table with four chairs painted in bright primary colors, which will be among one of several raffle items being offered at Pana Community Hospital's Auxiliary Holiday Bazaar, taking place at Pana Junior High School on Saturday, November 11. McMillen has been involved in woodworking for many years, making picnic baskets, children's wooden items and other items. The popular event offers many gift baskets and other […]

todaySeptember 17, 2017 49

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