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President Donald Trump is heading to hurricane-battered western North Carolina and wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles. It's the first trip of his second term. Trump has frequently blended politics and ...

An injured Novak Djokovic has quit after dropping the first set of his Australian Open semifinal against Alexander Zverev. Djokovic lost the opening set 7-6 (5) in a tiebreaker Friday ...

Americans see the federal government as rife with corruption, inefficiency and red tape — but they’re less sure about whether Elon Musk is the right person to fix it. An ...

Relatives of hostages still being held by militants in Gaza have called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ensure all remaining captives are freed. They're also appealing to U.S.

The postseason is still a month away, but the area scene is heating up. Sports Editor Matt Daniels unveils The News-Gazette’s ...

Illinois beat writer and AP Top 25 voter Joe Vozzelli sizes up the 18-team league as conference play nears the halfway point ...

Scott Richey covers college basketball for The News-Gazette. His email is [email protected], and you can follow him on Twitter ( @srrichey ).

Scott Richey covers college basketball for The News-Gazette. His email is [email protected], and you can follow him on Twitter ( @srrichey ).

Matt Daniels is sports editor at The News-Gazette. His email is [email protected], and you can follow him on Twitter ( @mdaniels_NG ).

We are facing stiff competition, and it’s not from places around the country. It’s from places in Champaign County.” ...

It’s all part of a life in the music business for Gomez, who counts Paul McCartney, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger and Roger ...