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Reports are circulating widely on social media claiming so-called “no touch laws” took effect in 31 U.S. states, including Illinois, this month, but is that actually the case?

Lainey, Kali, Lennon and Koen Bryant are making history — officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the most premature surviving quadruplets.

High school athlete Brooklyn Anderson was running hurdles in a track and field championship in Eugene, Oregon — and seconds away from the finish line, she tripped.

Trader Joe’s surprised shoppers by unveiling its own version of the viral Dubai chocolate for a fraction of the price — but there’s a catch. Starting this week, the grocery retailer began selling its Dubai Style Pistachio Dark Chocolate, but it may not be around for long. That’s because Trader Joe’s said the bars would only be sold for...

Rumors that the haunted Annabelle doll went missing and may be in Chicago have surfaced amid a world tour for the doll that inspired horror films.

After a question about plans to accept a luxury jet from the Qatari government, President Donald Trump blasted NBC White House correspondent Peter Alexander during an Oval Office meeting with South Africa’s president.

In an interview on “The Pivot Podcast” to promote his new book, Belichick spoke in more detail about how Hudson helps him in his career.

A Temple University student defended his part in an antisemitic incident at a Barstool Sports bar in Philadelphia.

Billy McFarland said he was selling the brand because it has become “bigger than any one person and bigger than what I’m able to lead on my own.”

The festival had been scheduled for late May. Initially, its website announced “it is postponed and will be rescheduled” before the language was updated.

A popular game played by high school students in the springtime known as “Senior Assassins” or “Paranoia” is once again sparking warnings from police departments in several suburbs.

A soda-based controversy is fizzing over on TikTok.

The oft-maligned skinny jean has crept back onto the runway and is headed for a comeback as soon as this fall.

Eloise Brown will be watching the Super Bowl with her grandchildren on Feb. 9.

A famous, fluffy white poodle walked into the NBC Tower in Chicago Tuesday morning — but he didn’t stroll in on all fours. Instead, Pappy the Poodle waltzed right in, up the stars — on his hind legs.

The House Ethics Committee released a report on Monday, following a year-long investigation into allegations against former Rep. Matt Gaetz.

Quick, check your calendar: You may not have realized it, today is Friday the 13th.

Have you ever wondered why travelers are asked to put their phones on airplane mode while flying and what happens if you don’t?

“So this is the dance everyone’s talking about? Just a little shimmy?”

Did Taylor Swift make the list? The results show terms that saw the highest spike in traffic compared to last year — ranging from key news events, notably global elections, to the most popular songs, athletes and unforgettable pop-culture moments that people looked up worldwide.