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HOUSTON — During his presidential campaign, Donald J. Trump repeatedly hailed the Keystone XL pipeline as a vital jobs program and one that sharply contrasted his vision for the economy with that of Hillary Clinton. “Today we begin to make things right,” President Trump said Friday morning shortly after the State Department granted the pipeline giant TransCanada a permit for Keystone construction, a reversal of Obama administration policy. The pipeline would link oil producers in Canada and North Dakota with refiners and export terminals on the Gulf Coast. It has long been an object of contention, with environmentalists saying it would contribute to climate change and the project’s proponents — Republicans, some labor unions and the oil industry — contending that it would help guarantee national energy security for decades to come. When President Barack Obama rejected the project in late 2015, he said it would undermine American leadership in curbing reliance on carbon fuels. … [Read more...] about U.S., in Reversal, Issues Permit for Keystone Oil Pipeline

(CNN) Five former Memphis Police Department officers pleaded not guilty Friday at their arraignment on criminal charges connected to the January death of Tyre Nichols , whose brutal beating after a police traffic stop was seen on video. Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Justin Smith, Emmitt Martin III and Desmond Mills Jr. each face charges of second-degree murder, aggravated assault, aggravated kidnapping, official misconduct and official oppression. Second-degree murder in Tennessee is considered a Class A felony punishable by 15 to 60 years in prison. The former officers are due back in court on May 1. Their attorneys entered not guilty pleas on their behalf. Members of Nichols' family sat in the rear of the courtroom with their attorney Ben Crump. After the pleas in Shelby County Criminal Court, Judge James Jones urged both sides to be patient as the case may take some time. What we know about the public servants involved in Tyre Nichols' death "We … [Read more...] about 5 former Memphis police officers charged in Tyre Nichols’ death plead not guilty

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is opening mostly higher after regulators pushed together two huge banks over the weekend to build confidence in the struggling industry. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% shortly after the opening bell Monday. The Dow added 0.6% and the Nasdaq composite slipped 0.3%. Much of the attention was still on banks, which may be cracking under the pressure of the fastest series of interest rate hikes in decades. Swiss banking giant UBS is buying rival Credit Suisse for almost $3.25 billion in a deal quickly put together by regulators. U.S. bank First Republic fell again after another credit rating downgrade. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets sank Monday after Swiss authorities arranged the takeover of troubled Credit Suisse amid fears of a global banking crisis ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting to decide on more possible interest rate hikes. Hong Kong's main index slid 2.7%. London, Frankfurt and … [Read more...] about Wall Street opens mostly higher with banks still in focus

4 Traffic & Transit Naperville police will be ramping up their patrols leading up to and during St. Patrick's Day weekend Lisa Marie Farver , Patch Staff Posted Replies NAPERVILLE, IL — As St. Patrick's Day weekend approaches, Naperville police are urging drivers to stay sober and vigilant. Police will be ramping up patrols ahead of and during the weekend to help keep drivers and pedestrians safe during a holiday that is considered "one of the nation's deadliest," a news release from Naperville police said. “This year, St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Friday, which means we expect to see more parties throughout the weekend," Naperville Police Sgt. Derek Zook said in a statement. "If you’ve been drinking, using cannabis or any other impairing drug, make the smart choice and plan for a sober driver to get you and your friends home safely. Remember that Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving, and we’ll be out looking for impaired … [Read more...] about Naperville Cops Urge Sober, Safe Driving For St. Patrick’s Day

27 Politics & Government Mayor candidate Terry D'Arcy talked with Joliet Patch about several rundown and abandoned properties across Joliet that warrant attention. John Ferak , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Replies JOLIET, IL — When Joliet mayoral candidate Terry D'Arcy drives around Joliet's west side, downtown city center and many older east-side neighborhoods, he sees signs of decay. He sees properties rundown, crumbling and remaining in a state of disrepair year after year. For the third-largest city in Illinois, this is unacceptable, according to D'Arcy, and that's why he has made quality of life —including addressing dilapidated and abandoned properties by getting them back on the tax roll —a cornerstone of his campaign as he meets with prospective April 4 voters. During last week's property tour with Joliet Patch's editor, D'Arcy was in disbelief as he stopped in the 200 block of Eastern Avenue, near Osgood … [Read more...] about Joliet’s Blighted Buildings Will Become Top Priority: Terry D’Arcy

0 This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Community Corner Special Olympics Illinois raises money for athletes with intellectual disabilities. Village of Romeoville , Community Contributor Posted Reply $64,758. That’s how much the Romeoville Police Department has raised for Special Olympics Illinois since 2018. With fundraising efforts being led by Officer Tom Dorsey, that number continues to go up by larger amounts each year. Special Olympics Illinois raises money for athletes with intellectual disabilities. Gear, a venue to use, transportation: Special Olympics Illinois covers it all. It costs a lot of money for the equipment needed to take care of a special needs child. Many times there’s no room for sports in the budget. That’s where the fundraising comes in. Every June, Special Olympics Illinois hosts their big event at Illinois State University (ISU). Much like the … [Read more...] about Romeoville Police Department a Big Supporter of Special Olympics IL