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Chicago police and activists crowd around a vehicle that tried to drive through the protesters circle at the intersection of Roosevelt Rd. and Columbus Dr, Monday, July 20, 2020 in Chicago. (Tyler LaRiviere/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

Trump’s show of federal force sparking alarm in cities

By COLLEEN LONG and BEN FOX and JILL COLVIN - Associated Press

President Donald Trump speaks alongside Attorney General William Barr during a law enforcement briefing on the MS-13 gang in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, July 15, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Trump deploys more federal agents under ‘law-and-order’ push

By COLLEEN LONG and JILL COLVIN - Associated Press

Hundreds of Black Lives Matter protesters hold their phones aloft on Monday, July 20, 2020, in Portland, Ore. Federal officers’ actions at protests in Oregon’s largest city, hailed by President Donald Trump but done without local consent, are raising the prospect of a constitutional crisis — one that could escalate as weeks of demonstrations find renewed focus in clashes with camouflaged, unidentified agents outside Portland’s U.S. courthouse. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Oregon urges judge to rein in US agents deployed in Portland

By GILLIAN FLACCUS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 28, 2017, file photo, Bernalillo County Sheriff Manuel Gonzales speaks at a news conference in Albuquerque, N.M., after another one of his deputies was involved in a shooting. Gonzales said Wednesday, July 15, 2020, he is looking to partner with a company so deputies can put smartphones in their vests and record video instead of using body cameras. (AP Photo/Russell Contreras, File)

Trump targets Albuquerque crime with security deployments

By MORGAN LEE - Associated Press

Chicago police investigate the scene of a mass shooting where more then a dozen people were shot in the Gresham neighborhood, of Chicago, Tuesday, July 21, 2020. (Tyler LaRiviere/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

Violence, protests, arrival of agents put Chicago on edge

By DON BABWIN - Associated Press

Chicago police investigate the scene of a mass shooting where more then a dozen people were shot in the Gresham neighborhood, of Chicago, Tuesday, July 21, 2020. (Tyler LaRiviere/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

Donald Trump to expand surge of federal law enforcement to Chicago, Albuquerque

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Deal: City to require affordable housing near Obama library

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Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Mark Morgan, right, with Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Chad Wolf, speaks during a news conference to address the situation in Portland, Ore., in relation to protests Tuesday, July 21, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) ** FILE **

Mark Morgan, CBP chief: Federal agents will be in Chicago to quell violence

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Chicago police and activists crowd around a vehicle that tried to drive through the protesters circle at the intersection of Roosevelt Rd. and Columbus Dr, Monday, July 20, 2020 in Chicago. (Tyler LaRiviere/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

Trump’s show of federal force sparking alarm in cities

By COLLEEN LONG and BEN FOX and JILL COLVIN - Associated Press

Chicago police investigate the scene of a mass shooting where more then a dozen people were shot in the Gresham neighborhood, of Chicago, Tuesday, July 21, 2020. (Tyler LaRiviere/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

Chicago mass shooting reported at funeral home

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

Chicago police investigate the scene of a mass shooting where more then a dozen people were shot in the Gresham neighborhood, of Chicago, Tuesday, July 21, 2020. (Tyler LaRiviere/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

Cops: 14 injured after shooting outside Chicago funeral home

By HERBERT G. McCANN - Associated Press

Miracle Boyd, 18, an activist with GoodKids MadCity, speaks during a press conference in front of a statue of President George Washington near East 51st Street and South King Drive, describing a recent violent encounter she had with Chicago Police, Monday morning, July 20, 2020. Boyd was participating in a Friday evening protest against a statue of Christopher Columbus in Grant Park, when she alleges she had several teeth knocked out by a Chicago Police officer. (Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

Chicago violence sparks war of words between Trump, mayor

By DON BABWIN and SOPHIA TAREEN - Associated Press

House progressive caucus weighs in on Madigan, ComEd

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Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris, right, celebrates after scoring a goal past Vancouver Whitecaps defender Jake Nerwinski, left, and goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Sunday, July 19, 2020, in Kissimmee, Fla. Coming to congratulate Morris is Sounders forward Raul Ruidiaz (9). (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Morris, Lodeiro lead Sounders past rival Whitecaps 3-0

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In this file photo, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, joined by Chicago Public Schools CEO Dr. Janice K. Jackson, right rear, announce a preliminary reopening framework for public schools during a press conference, Friday, July 17, 2020, at CPS Headquarters in Chicago. (Pat Nabong/Chicago Sun-Times via AP) **FILE**

Lori Lightfoot, Chicago mayor, reimposes coronavirus restrictions on bars, gyms, personal services

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Chicago man reunites with his family after nearly 40 years

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Chicago officials again impose restrictions on bars, gyms

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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announces the "Forward Together, Building a Stronger Chicago" report from the city's COVID-19 Recovery Task Force at the South Shore Cultural Center, Thursday, July 9, 2020. (Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Chicago Sun-Times via AP) **FILE**

Lori Lightfoot to Trump: Federal agents in Chicago ‘would spell disaster’

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

San Jose advances in MLS tourney after 2-0 win over Chicago

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Dial H for Hero: Kids chat with superheroes over Zoom

By LILLY PRICE and The Capital Gazette - Associated Press