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![Joe Biden drops out of the 2024 Presidential race](https://mylocalnewsfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/joebiden-1080x675.jpg)
![A widespread technology outage is disrupting flights around the globe on a busy summer travel day](https://mylocalnewsfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Internet-1024x675.jpeg)
A widespread technology outage is disrupting flights around the globe on a busy summer travel day
Developing story WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A global technology outagegrounded flights, knocked banks and hospital systems offline and media outlets off air on Friday in a massive disruption that affected companies and services around the world and...![Flash flooding, power outages affecting Southern Illinois](https://mylocalnewsfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/poweroutg.jpg)
Flash flooding, power outages affecting Southern Illinois
Nearly 200 residents in Southern Illinois are without power this morning after storms rolled through the area. As of 7:30 am, American Illinois reports that 32 customers in Franklin County, 13 in Jefferson County, and 15 in Perry County are affected. The Association...![Trump picks Senator JD Vance of Ohio as his GOP running mate](https://mylocalnewsfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/trumpvance24.jpg)
Trump picks Senator JD Vance of Ohio as his GOP running mate
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Former President Donald Trump chose Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate on Monday, picking a one-time critic who became a loyal ally and is now the first millennial to join a major-party ticket at a time of deep concern about the advanced age of...![Weekend closure of Illinois 149 set](https://mylocalnewsfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IDOT.png)
Weekend closure of Illinois 149 set
The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that a culvert replacement project will require a weekend closure in both directions of Illinois 149, 4.8 miles west of Thompsonville and 4.5 miles east of West Frankfort in Franklin County, starting, weather...![Goldschmidt and Burleson go deep to back Mikolas as Cardinals blank Nationals 6-0](https://mylocalnewsfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AP24190771557117-1024x675.jpg)