From Alton Telegraph
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Tornado Watch for Madison, Jersey counties until early Sunday
The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Watch at 9:40 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, and it extends to 4 a.m. on Sunday, April 28. There are 29 counties in Illinois that are included in the Tornado Watch. Among those counties are all five counties covered by The Telegraph — Calhoun County, Greene County, Jersey County, Macoupin County, and Madison County. The National Weather Service said the threats Saturday night into Sunday morning include a couple of tornadoes are possible, scattered...
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Paris 2024: Roster of more than 10,000 Olympians is still forming, but trials await for thousands
The names have been trickling in, one or two at a time. Over the next two months, that trickle will turn into a flood. By the time the festivities begin in Paris on July 26, some 10,500 athletes from more than 200 countries will be able to call themselves 2024 Olympians. From archery to wrestling, each of the 32 sports on the Olympic program has different qualifying criteria. Some athletes have been racking up wins, or points, over the past year and already have secured their spots. Many more —...
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Golden Knights defeat Blackhawks 3-1 to move up to 3rd in the Pacific Division
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Brayden McNabb, Michael Amadio and Nicolas Roy scored, and the Vegas Golden Knights moved into third place in the Pacific Division after defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 on Tuesday night. The Knights, who have won three consecutive games, are one point ahead of Los Angeles. If Vegas beats Anaheim on Thursday, the Knights will open their defense of their Stanley Cup championship against Edmonton in the first round of the playoffs. The Kings host the Blackhawks in their season...