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Suspects in plot arrested in Chicago, Tampa in November 1963. Sixty years ago, Abraham Bolden worked as a Secret Service agent, becoming the first African American in that agency to guard a president. John F. Kennedy onceintroduced him as "the Jackie Robinson of the Secret Service."

Records: Kennedy targeted in Chicago, Florida, right before Dallas

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Small alligator unexpectedly surfaces on Lake Michigan's shores. An extraordinary sighting took place on the shores of Lake Michigan when an unexpected guest, a small alligator, made an appearance. The local Police Department was quick to identify the reptile, and the incident sparked interest and intrigue.

Alligator Spotted on Lake Michigan Beach Monday

First-of-kind reunion expected to draw thousands of Obamaworld veterans. Thousands of Obamaworld veterans are coming together in Chicago to commemorate the 15th anniversary of Barack Obama's groundbreaking presidential victory, which took place on November 4, 2008, in a joyous celebration at Grant Park. This reunion, their first official gathering, marks a significant milestone in American political history.

Obama Team Reunites in Chicago to Celebrate 15th Anniversary of Historic Presidential Victory

First Government-run Chicago tent facility for asylum seekers continues to face opposition. The city is moving forward with plans for Chicago's inaugural government-operated tent encampment to shelter migrants after months of delays, officials confirmed this week. Workers arrived on Tuesday at the designated site in the Brighton Park neighborhood to commence layout and preliminary construction in preparation for installing shelter facilities.

Chicago Starts Constructing Controversial Migrant Camp Despite Environmental Report Still Pending

Amidst disillusionment, migrants depart Windy City return to Venezuela in search of better lives. Migrants who sought refuge in Chicago are choosing to leave the city in pursuit of a better life. Chicago has become so unpleasant for migrants who resent being housed in shelters and being refused the top paying jobs that they are fleeing back to Venezuela,

After Night of Cold Temperatures in Chicago, Some Migrants Are Returning to Venezuela

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To be a migrant in Denver is to struggle. A Globeville resident reached out to the author of this story this week to share her experience of making friends with a migrant in her neighborhood staying at a hotel. “They were in our neighborhood looking to enroll the kids in school so the mother could go out and find work,” Hanna McEldufff explained in an email. “They only speak Spanish, so we have been trying to help make calls in English to try and secure some housing for them.”

Hotel rules pose food, clothing challenges to Denver migrants

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Michael Jordan's ‘Last Dance' Sneakers Are Going Up for Auction

An iconic pair of Air Jordan sneakers is going up for sale at Sotheby's. It's expected to be the most expensive pair of sneakers ever to...

Michael Jordan's ‘Last Dance' Sneakers Are Going Up for Auction

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