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Tesla sales fall for second straight quarter despite price cuts, but decline not as bad as expected

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Tesla's global sales fell for the second straight quarter despite price cuts and low-interest financing offers, another sign of weakening demand for the company's products and electric vehicles overall.

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Activist out of police custody after confronting Dolton trustee over sexual assault allegations

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Activist Jedidiah Brown spoke with ABC7 one-on-one after his release.

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Pritzker says he still supports Biden after poor debate performance; some Democrats express concern

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Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley has become the latest prominent Democrat to question President Joe Biden's suitability.

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LAW$UIT CITY: Taxpayers paid $80M+ to resolve CPD misconduct lawsuits in 2023, records show

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A majority of the $81 million total includes a mammoth dollar amount spent to resolve "reversed conviction" lawsuits filed by people who were arrested, convicted, and later declared innocent.

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BTS' Jimin and Jung Kook to star in new reality show, 'Are You Sure?!'

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BTS' Jimin and Jung Kook will star in a new reality show, "Are You Sure?!" premiering exclusively August 8 on Disney+.

Police looking for 3 suspects after shots fired during possible Hoffman Estates home invasion

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A mysterious shooting and home invasion rocked a north suburban community on Monday night.

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Robert Towne, Oscar-winning 'Chinatown' screenwriter, dies at 89

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Robert Towne, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of "Chinatown," died at his home in Los Angeles. He was 89.

US Supreme Court immunity decision again spurs talk of adding justices, term limits

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Blockbuster Supreme Court decisions, like overturning Roe v. Wade, and Monday's ruling on presidential immunity, have some questioning the state of the nation's highest court.

Biden blames international travel for poor debate performance, says he nearly 'fell asleep on stage'

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Biden also apologized, saying he was sorry for the performance but stressed that it was "critical" to win the election.

'Mickey Mouse Funhouse' celebrates the Armenian Vardavar festival!

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"Mickey Mouse Funhouse" celebrates the Armenian water festival with "Vardavar!" episode, streaming now on Disney+.

80 pro-Palestinian protesters have charges dropped after Art Institute encampment arrests

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Dozens of pro-Palestinian protestors walked free Tuesday, after having their charges dropped following their arrests in May. Now, some local leaders are concerned this sends the wrong message, with the Democratic National Convention just a…

FDA approves a second Alzheimer's drug that can modestly slow disease

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The Food and Drug Administration approved Eli Lilly's Kisunla on Tuesday for mild or early cases of dementia caused by Alzheimer's

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Person of interest in custody in sex assault of sunbathing woman at NYC's Central Park: sources

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Detectives believe a man already in police custody is also responsible for attacking a sunbathing woman in Central Park last month.

Farm in Cumberland, Maine holds pajama party for flock of baby goats

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A farm in Cumberland, Maine held a pajama party for their baby goats.

Cows cause chaos in Colombian convenience store, all captured on security video

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A couple of runaway cows caused a ruckus in a tiny convenience store in Corinto, Colombia, and it was all caught on video.

Democrats pressure Biden to answer questions after faltering in 1st debate

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Doggett is the first sitting Democrat in Congress, House, or Senate to publicly call on Biden to withdraw as the Democratic candidate for president.

Wisconsin deputies search for survivors after house explosion, fire; 1 hospitalized

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Police are searching for survivors after a house exploded in southern Wisconsin Tuesday afternoon, the Walworth County Sheriff's Office said.

Chicago small business owner says ghost merchant charged over $40K to his Chase credit card

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A small Chicago housing development business was in a big battle with its bank over more than $40,000 in fraudulent charges. The owner believes they were from a ghost merchant.

Dolton firefighters demand answers about alleged unpaid insurance premiums, missing retirement funds

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Dolton IAFF Local 3766 President Adam Farej said union firefighters have not had a cost-of-living raise since 2019 and have been working under their old contract, which expired four years ago.

Tuesday, Jul 2

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NASCAR Street Race course takes over downtown Chicago as race day approaches

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Just days before the second NASCAR Chicago Street Race, ABC7 took a guided tour around the track and dozens of kids got some hands-on experience.

Thieves steal mail from 3 USPS trucks within 2 hours on Northwest, West sides: Chicago police

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There is a reward of up to $100,000 for information about the crimes.

Ann Wilson announces cancer diagnosis, postpones Heart tour

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Wilson said in a statement Tuesday that she underwent a surgery to remove a cancerous growth and is recovering steadily.

COPA releases video of South Austin police shooting that killed stabbing suspect, wounded victim

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As police got out of their cruiser, a fight between two men intensified.

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Best July 4th sales on Walmart up to 60% off

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Shop the best 4th of July deals from Walmart now.

11 injured in West Chatham crash involving CTA bus: Chicago fire officials

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Eleven people were taken to various hospitals after a crash involving a CTA bus Tuesday, Chicago fire officials said.

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'Tipsy' artist Shaboozey joins Illinois State Fair 2024 lineup

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Crossover country sensation Shaboozey has been added to the Illinois State Fair lineup.

Valparaiso Girl Scout shares American flag etiquette as 4th of July approaches

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American flags are everywhere this week, as the Fourth of July approaches. One Girl Scout has made it her mission to teach others about flag care, flag code, flag folding and flag retirement.

President Joe Biden to sit down with ABC News on Friday for first interview since debate

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Biden will speak to "Good Morning America" and "This Week" anchor George Stephanopoulos for the interview.

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US to pay Moderna $176M to develop mRNA vaccine that could be used to treat bird flu

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The U.S. government will pay the vaccine maker Moderna $176 million to accelerate development of a pandemic influenza vaccine that could be used to treat bird flu in people, as concern grows about cases in dairy cows across the country,…

Harvey mayor commits to not increase property taxes under 'Hold the Tax' pledge

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Mayor Christopher Clark announced the city's plan to not increase property taxes in Harvey, Illinois.