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Illinois mayor's death a suicide, coroner rulesupdated: Wed Dec 15 2010 16:25:00

The death of Springfield, Illinois, Mayor Timothy Davlin has been ruled a suicide, the local coroner's office announced Wednesday.

Illinois police probe Springfield mayor's deathupdated: Tue Dec 14 2010 20:51:00

The mayor of Springfield, Illinois, was found dead in his home Tuesday morning, the day he had been ordered to present an accounting of his cousin's estate to a judge.

Lesson of Obama's sky-high ambitionupdated: Sun Aug 08 2010 09:39:00

The throaty, thumping churn of the military helicopter convoy is a sound like no other.

Top U.S. security officials share Afghan-Pakistan border concernsupdated: Wed Sep 30 2009 17:44:00

As President Obama huddles with key military advisers to talk about a strategy in Afghanistan, top officials charged with protecting the homeland on Wednesday pointedly stressed the danger from terrorists in the Afghan-Pakistan border area.

Spate of terrorism arrests not connected, analysts sayupdated: Fri Sep 25 2009 22:15:00

In the past week, U.S. officials have announced charges in five terrorism probes in five states. It is a confluence of cases unlike anything the country has seen since the September 11, 2001, attacks.

Dallas terror plot foiledupdated: Fri Sep 25 2009 22:15:00

FBI agents arrest a Jordanian citizen allegedly plotting to blow up a Dallas skyscraper. Affiliate KTXA reports.

Terror suspects arrestedupdated: Fri Sep 25 2009 16:32:00

AC360's Anderson Cooper and his guests discuss the recent arrests of terror suspects.

Jordanian accused in Dallas bomb plot goes to courtupdated: Fri Sep 25 2009 16:32:00

A terrorism suspect accused of plotting the bombing of a skyscraper made his first appearance in federal court Friday.

Sting catches alleged terrorist in plot to blow up courthouseupdated: Fri Sep 25 2009 16:02:00

A would-be terrorist was arrested in Springfield, Illinois, for allegedly attempting to detonate a truck bomb to blow up a federal building and kill its occupants, officials said Thursday.

Man held in terror plotupdated: Fri Sep 25 2009 16:02:00

A man is accused of trying to blow up an Illinios Federal building. CNN's Ted Rowlands reports.

Jordanian teen accused of trying to bomb Dallas office towerupdated: Thu Sep 24 2009 23:30:00

A 19-year-old Jordanian bent on committing "violent jihad" was arrested Thursday after undercover FBI agents foiled his attempt to bomb an office tower in Dallas, Texas, authorities announced late Thursday.

Five found killed in Illinois homeupdated: Tue Sep 22 2009 15:45:00

Five members of a family were found slain in their Beason, Illinois, home, authorities said Tuesday, and they urged people in the area to be cautious until the killer is found.

CNNMoney: Hired! Map out your next career moveupdated: Tue Jun 02 2009 12:28:00

There are jobs out there, but it might just require a map to find them.

Gregg pulls out of nominationupdated: Fri Feb 13 2009 16:08:00

Anderson Cooper talks with his panel about Senator Judd Gregg pulling out of his nomination as Commerce Secretary.

Who's hurt the most? Obama or Gregg?updated: Fri Feb 13 2009 16:08:00

President Obama is vowing the loss of a Republican in his Cabinet will not stop his efforts to bridge the partisan divide.

Celebrating Lincoln's birth across the countryupdated: Thu Feb 12 2009 13:03:00

From Capitol Hill to Springfield, Illinois, President Obama and Congress paid tribute Thursday to Abraham Lincoln on the bicentennial of his birth.

Lincoln celebrationupdated: Thu Feb 12 2009 13:03:00

CNN's Don Lemon reports from the Lincoln Memorial as the country celebrates the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth.

Michelle Obama's urban chic heads to D.C.updated: Mon Dec 22 2008 18:27:00

Michelle Obama turned the campaign trail into a runway this year, sporting eye-catching colors and feminine cuts that sent fashion bloggers buzzing.

Time.com: Suspect in Hudson Murders Had Drug Chargeupdated: Tue Oct 28 2008 20:00:00

The man suspected in the slayings of singer Jennifer Hudson's family members was arrested in June on a drug charge, but authorities declined to return him to prison on a parole violation

Commentary: McCain has his priorities straightupdated: Fri Sep 26 2008 12:20:00

Talk about a last-minute reprieve. Tonight's presidential debate in Oxford, Mississippi was nearly a casualty of the financial crisis. It's back on schedule.

People.com: Michelle Obama: 'Ready to Roll'updated: Mon Aug 25 2008 13:59:00

The would-be first lady is prepared for her prime-time convention speech – but what to wear?

People.com: Michelle Obama Rings a Welcome to Biden's Wifeupdated: Mon Aug 25 2008 10:57:00

"If you think those guys have chemistry, I think we have chemistry," Jill Biden tells PEOPLE

People.com: The Joe Biden You Don't Know - Yetupdated: Mon Aug 25 2008 10:29:00

PEOPLE chats with the new VP contender about his triumphs, tragedies – and his lucky charm

People.com: Barack Obama Picks His Running Mate: Sen. Joseph Bidenupdated: Sun Aug 24 2008 22:01:00

The presumptive presidential nominee says he's "excited to hit the campaign trail with Joe"

Obama introduces Biden as running mateupdated: Sat Aug 23 2008 17:36:00

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama introduced Sen. Joe Biden to the nation as his running mate Saturday, telling supporters that he is "a leader who is ready to step in and be president."

Obama introduces Bidenupdated: Sat Aug 23 2008 17:36:00

Sen. Barack Obama declares Sen. Joe Biden his running mate.

Speculation, anticipation as Obama's VP announcement nearsupdated: Wed Aug 20 2008 15:56:00

The question is starting to feel a little old: Whom will Barack Obama pick as his vice president?

Who will Obama choose?updated: Wed Aug 20 2008 15:56:00

CNN Political Editor Mark Preston has the latest information on Barack Obama's potential VP pick.

Obama ties McCain to Bush's economic policiesupdated: Wed Aug 20 2008 15:34:00

Sen. Barack Obama on Wednesday lambasted his Republican rival's economic plan, arguing that Sen. John McCain would continue President Bush's policies and "we can't keep on going in the same direction."

McCain's weakness?updated: Wed Aug 20 2008 15:34:00

Barack Obama says John McCain's economic policy is much of the same.

People.com: Paul McCartney & Nancy Shevell Take Romantic Road Tripupdated: Wed Aug 06 2008 14:39:00

As the couple's trip reaches the Midwest, surprised locals spot them in Illinois

Son greets attendees at wakeupdated: Wed Jun 18 2008 10:48:00

Tim Russert's son Luke greets mourners at his father's wake at St. Albans School in Washington.

Commentary: Obama changes the gameupdated: Tue Jan 08 2008 08:23:00

You may find a bunch of political operatives who will suggest that they always believed a black man named Barack Obama would blow away his competitors in Iowa and would destroy the inevitability of a former first lady who is a member of the U.S. Senate.

People.com: Vermont City Wins Battle of the Springfieldsupdated: Wed Jul 11 2007 12:32:00

After an online vote, the town of Springfield, Vt. - population 9,300 - has earned the right to host the world premiere of The Simpsons Movie on July 21, leaving 13 other Springfields across the U.S. saying, "D'oh!"

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