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Conviction stands against Brendan Dassey in ‘Making a Murderer’ case

MILWAUKEE (UPI) -- An appeals court on Friday upheld the conviction of Brendan Dassey, the Wisconsin man imprisoned for his role in a murder case described in the Netflix show Making a Murderer. Dassey, 28, is serving a lifetime prison sentence for the October 2005 sexual assault, murder and mutilation of photographer Teresa Halbach in Manitowoc County. His uncle, Steven Avery, is also serving a lifetime prison sentence in Halbach's killing. Avery did a previous stint in prison after he was wrongly […]

todayDecember 8, 2017 13

Business & Lifestyle

More than $10.5 million in contracts awarded by Air Force for laser-guided bombs

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- The Boeing Co. has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Air Force for GBU-39 SDB, or laser small diameter bombs. The deal, announced Thursday by the Department of Defense, is valued at more than $10.5 million under the terms of a firm-fixed-price contract, meaning additional costs that may be accumulated by Boeing will not be reimbursed by the Pentagon. The small diameter bomb is preferred by the U.S. Air Force and other military services over the bulky […]

todayDecember 8, 2017 4

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Business & Lifestyle

Downstate Republican senator: Illinois should legalize marijuana

SPRINGFIELD (Illinois News Network) -- Add a Republican senator from Central Illinois to the growing list of Illinois lawmakers who say the state should legalize recreational marijuana. State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) says he is ready to support legal, recreational marijuana if the law is written correctly. "I think fiscal conservatives need to be in this debate," Barickman said Tuesday. "It is inevitable that this is going to happen. Our opportunity is either to sit on the sidelines and watch […]

todayDecember 7, 2017 8

Automotive News

Anheuser-Busch orders 40 new electric Tesla semis

ST. LOUIS (UPI) -- To reduce its carbon footprint, beer maker Anheuser-Busch said Thursday it's ordered 40 new, fully electric Tesla semis equipped with a semi-autonomous pilot system. The company said the 500-mile-range hauler, unveiled last month, will be used for shipments within 150 to 200 miles of its brewery locations. Tesla CEO Elon Musk said last month the rig drives like a sports car and "will blow your mind clear out of your skull and into an alternate dimension." James Sembrot, Anheuser-Busch senior director of […]

todayDecember 7, 2017 7

Business & Lifestyle

Former UFC star Ronda Rousey reportedly close to finalizing wrestling contract with WWE

VENICE, Calif./STAMFORD, Conn. (UPI) -- Former UFC star Ronda Rousey was once at the top of the sport, but now she is turning her efforts toward World Wresting Entertainment. Two sources close to Rousey told USA Today that she is "finalizing details" for a move to WWE. Her move has not yet been officially announced. Rousey hasn't fought since her 2016 loss to Amanda Nunes at UFC 207. She suffered her first loss from a knockout in 2015 from Holly Holm. The 30-year-old has not officially […]

todayDecember 7, 2017 6

Business & Lifestyle

Five financial security freedoms you can’t afford to surrender

(Heartland Newsfeed) -- Most Americans work 40 to 50 years. That’s a huge time investment when you stop and think about it. That’s a long time to toil and end up getting little, if any, financial security out of all that hard work. Everybody wants financial independence in their golden years, but without a sound retirement planning strategy, many lose the freedoms they could have enjoyed. “Some freedoms are often taken for granted in this country, such as those you earn […]

todayDecember 7, 2017 4

Commentary

HAMILTON: You can lay the groundwork for reforming Congress

The first three words of the U.S. Constitution are, “We the People.” The Constitution itself, our institutions of government, the democratic process — all were established to give Americans a voice in their own governance. We are still striving to make that vision real for all, but we are closer than ever. So let me ask you some questions about Congress today. Do you think the voice of ordinary Americans resounds strongly in its hallways and chambers? Can you recall […]

todayDecember 6, 2017 12

Business & Lifestyle

Film about mobster John Gotti, starring John Travolta, dropped by Lionsgate ten days before expected release

LOS ANGELES (UPI) -- Just 10 days before its scheduled release, Lionsgate has decided not to release Gotti, a film about infamous mobster John Gotti starring John Travolta. The distribution company sold the film back to its producers, who will now meet with new distributors to release it, Tracking Board reported Tuesday. Gotti was supposed to hit theaters on Dec. 15, but will now likely not be released until early 2018, Fox News reported. The film also stars Travolta's wife, Kelly Preston, who plays Gotti's wife, Victoria Gotti. Gotti, which […]

todayDecember 6, 2017 4

Decision 2018

News release: Rep. Rodney Davis should refuse financial assistance from the RNC

WASHINGTON (Heartland Newsfeed) -- In a news release made Tuesday afternoon by the Democratic Congressional Candidate Committee (DCCC), they called for Republican U.S. Representative Rodney Davis (IL-13) to refuse any kind of financial help from the Republican National Committee (RNC). Noted in the release was the RNC's actions Monday night to re-enter the special election for U.S. Senate in Alabama after withdrawing financial support for Republican candidate Roy Moore three weeks prior. Moore has been accused by multiple women over the […]

todayDecember 6, 2017 5

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