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U.S. lawsuit: Malaysian PM used stolen funds for Leonardo DiCaprio gifts

Elizabeth Shim United Press International WASHINGTON/KUALA LAMPUR (UPI) -- A Picasso painting, a luxury apartment in Manhattan and the movie rights to Dumb and Dumber To are at the center of a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit that alleges Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak stole public funds to benefit himself and family members. Najib, identified as Official 1 in the Justice Department investigations, may have stolen as much as $4.5 billion from 1MDB, a Malaysian sovereign wealth fund that should have […]

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Business & Lifestyle

Russia’s Central Bank sees mid-term risk from oil prices

Daniel J. Graeber United Press International MOSCOW (UPI) -- Crude oil prices are lower than expected following a decision to extend an OPEC-led production deal, presenting a risk to growth, Russia's Central Bank said. Contrasting a decision from the U.S. Federal Reserve this week to raise its rates, Russia's Central Bank said Friday it was cutting its key rate to 9 percent annually. "Mid-term risks remain elevated," the bank's press secretary said in a statement. "First, they are connected with the […]

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Business & Lifestyle

Stuart accused of going against voter wishes by backing abortion bill

Katie Stuart's (D-Collinsville) recent support for a bill to provide taxpayer money to state workers seeking abortions proves she is out of touch with her constituents, a Metro East anti-abortion advocate said recently. “Southern Illinois is known for being more conservative," Autumn Wetzler staten a recent comment. "Many people I have talked to about HB40 are completely unaware that their state is trying to pass a law that goes against their beliefs. House Bill 40, which has passed the General […]

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Business & Lifestyle

Serbia gets first openly gay woman to be prime minister

Ray Downs United Press International BELGRADE, Serbia (UPI) -- For the first time in Serbian history, a gay woman has been appointed to be prime minister. "I believe Ana Brnabić has all the personal and professional qualities to be prime minister," Serbian president Aleksandar Vučić said on Thursday. "Much remains to be done in different areas, from public health to education, in order to implement reforms." The appointment of Brnabić marks a significant move forward for Serbia. As recently as 2010, 67 […]

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Business & Lifestyle

Governor Rauner Calls Lawmakers Back to Springfield to Pass Compromise Balanced Budget Plan

SPRINGFIELD – One day after House and Senate Republicans unveiled a compromise balanced budget plan to end the budget impasse, Governor Bruce Rauner today called lawmakers back to Springfield for a 10-day special session from Wednesday, June 21st through the June 30th fiscal year deadline. “Republicans in the General Assembly have laid out a compromise budget plan that I can sign,” Governor Rauner said in a video announcing special session. “It provides a true path to property tax reduction and […]

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Business & Lifestyle

Dad: Otto Warmbier’s release from North Korea not connected to Rodman

Elizabeth Shim United Press International CINCINNATI (UPI) -- The father of the University of Virginia student who was released from North Korea this week said U.S. basketball Hall-of-Famer Dennis Rodman's visit to Pyongyang had no connection to the freeing of Otto Warmbier. Fred Warmbier told reporters at a press conference in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Thursday morning the release came after he and his wife decided the "time for strategic patience was over," the BBC reported. "When Otto was first taken we […]

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Commentary

With Sessions’ sentencing change, it’s time to end secrecy around private prisons

Attorney General Jeff Sessions recently announced new guidelines (justice.gov) that will result in a significant increase in the prison population, directing federal prosecutors to seek the toughest penalties possible for nonviolent defendants. Those prisoners will have to be incarcerated somewhere, which is perhaps the reason for the Attorney General’s February memo reversing an Obama-era directive to phase out the Justice Department’s use of private prisons. While the private prison population will likely increase, taxpayers can expect little in terms of […]

todayJune 14, 2017 25

Business & Lifestyle

IDNR Seeking New Operator for Rend Lake Resort and Conference Center

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has issued a Request for Proposals for a new operator for the Rend Lake Resort and Conference Center near Whittington in Franklin County. The Request for Proposals (RFP) document, which provides detailed information on the resort facilities and requirements for operation, can be found on the IDNR website at www.dnr.illinois.gov. The previous lease for the Rend Lake Resort and Conference Center was terminated last December, and finding a new concessionaire for the […]

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