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(FILES) In this file photo taken on April 26, 2018 US President Donald Trump speaks at a Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride event at the White House in Washington, DC.
US President Donald Trump on April 27, 2018 hailed the "great help" provided by his Chinese counterpart on North Korea, which has tacked toward diplomacy after carrying out nuclear and missile tests that sent tensions soaring."Please do not forget the great help that my good friend, President Xi of China, has given to the United States, particularly at the Border of North Korea. Without him it would have been a much longer, tougher, process!" Trump wrote on Twitter.
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Trump: Iran nuclear deal 'defective at its core'

The Iran nuclear agreement was a “horrible, one-sided deal” that “didn’t bring peace” and “never will,” the president said.

By Josh Lederman | AP

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City Hall

Suspected gang member charged in shooting of ATF agent held in custody

Federal prosecutors will argue at a hearing next week that Ernesto Godinez should be held without bail. Godinez has a history of run-ins with police.

By Andy Grimm and Sam Charles

Jorge Ramirez, president of the Chicago Federation of Labor, addresses the media about an investment group that includes a coalition of labor unions acquiring the Chicago Sun-Times and the Chicago Reader, Thursday afternoon, July 13, 2017. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

Ramirez steps down to help lead labor-infrastructure fund for GCM Grosvenor

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This June 2017 family photo shows Pete Canfield, of Spokane, Wash., in Newport Beach, Calif. In April 2017, he had an experimental stem cell treatment at a Scottsdale, Ariz. clinic for chronic lung disease. His GoFundMe campaign had few donors, so he paid most of the $6,000 cost himself. He said the treatment did not work and his disease has progressed. (Courtesy Pete Canfield via AP)

Duped patients crowdfund for bogus medical care, study says

They’re the tech-age version of donor jars at the diner: crowdfunding websites that aim to link ailing people with strangers willing to help pay for medical treatment.

By Lindsey Tanner | AP

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In this March 6, 2017 photo released by the Michigan Department of Corrections, Arthur Ream is shown. Police are digging in woods northeast of Detroit near where the body of a 13-year-old girl who went missing in 1986 was found more than a decade ago. In 2008, Ream led police to the area and the remains of Cindy Zarzycki who disappeared. Zarzycki had been dating Ream's son at the time of her disappearance. Arthur Ream was convicted of her murder and is serving life in prison. (Michigan Department of Corrections via AP)

Up to 6 girls' bodies may be buried in Michigan woods: police

By Associated Press

Authorities excavating woods in southeastern Michigan for the remains of a 12-year-old girl last seen in 1979.

Up to 6 girls' bodies may be buried in Michigan woods: police

Authorities excavating woods in southeastern Michigan for the remains of a 12-year-old girl last seen in 1979.

Lori Lightfoot, President of the Chicago Police Board and Chair of the Chicago Police Accountability Task Force, responds to media inquiries related to the findings of the investigation into the Chicago Police Department by the Department of Justice on Friday, Jan 13, 2017 at Mayer Brown Law firm, 71 S. Wacker Drive. | Santiago Covarrubias/Sun-Times

Does Lori Lightfoot have a path to victory in crowded race for mayor?

By Fran Spielman

If Lori Lightfoot takes the plunge, she will become the eighth candidate to challenge Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

If she takes the plunge, Lightfoot will become the eighth candidate to challenge Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Lightfoot, 55, would be one of six black candidates and the second woman. She is the only candidate who is openly gay.

Does Lori Lightfoot have a path to victory in crowded race for mayor?

Chicago Sports

How willing is Cubs ownership to back aggressive play for Manny Machado?

By Gordon Wittenmyer

Albert Almora Jr. is willing to facilitate a deal that could make his childhood pal a Cub: “I’ll have to start sweet-talking Theo a little bit.”

How willing is Cubs ownership to back aggressive play for Manny Machado?

By Gordon Wittenmyer

Albert Almora Jr. is willing to facilitate a deal that could make his childhood pal a Cub: “I’ll have to start sweet-talking Theo a little bit.”

Tiger Woods, right, gets the Green Jacket from Phil Mickelson, left, after winning the 2005 Masters at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Sunday, April 10, 2005. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) ORG XMIT: AUH212

Phil Mickelson says Tiger Woods' golfing prime will be 'unrepeatable'

By Satchel Price

Woods’ longtime rival says his peak years were the greatest golf that “has ever been played.”

Phil Mickelson says Tiger Woods' golfing prime will be 'unrepeatable'

By Satchel Price

CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 24: Manager Joe Maddon #70 of the Chicago Cubs talks with the media prior to the game against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on April 24, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775135582

Hey, Joe Maddon, could you survive three weeks with the same Cubs batting order?

By Rick Morrissey

When a team is struggling offensively, as the Cubs are, constant change can be the enemy. At times likes these, simplicity is the way to go.

Hey, Joe Maddon, could you survive three weeks with the same Cubs batting order?

By Rick Morrissey

Just like old times for Hawk & Wimpy in their White Sox swan song

By Jeff Agrest

Hawk and Wimpy closed out old Comiskey Park, sat ringside for Robin Ventura vs. Nolan Ryan and were on the call for the 1993 AL West champs.

Just like old times for Hawk & Wimpy in their White Sox swan song

By Jeff Agrest

TAMPA, FL - MAY 06: Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins looks on during Game Five of the Eastern Conference Second Round against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 6, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775158290

Bruins' Brad Marchand responds after Canadiens throw shade on Twitter

By Madeline Kenney

Let’s chalk that one up as another loss for the Canadiens.

Bruins' Brad Marchand responds after Canadiens throw shade on Twitter

By Madeline Kenney

Crime

4 dead, 9 wounded Sunday in Chicago gun violence

By Sun-Times Wire

Four men died, and nine people were wounded, Sunday in shootings across Chicago, according to police.

4 dead, 9 wounded Sunday in Chicago gun violence

By Sun-Times Wire

Four men died, and nine people were wounded, Sunday in shootings across Chicago, according to police.

Man dies in East Garfield Park shooting: police

By David Struett

About 11:20 p.m., the 35-year-old was standing on a sidewalk in the 3100 block of West Madison Avenue when someone fired shots.

Man dies in East Garfield Park shooting: police

By David Struett

Man choked Chicago Police sergeant after punching woman at bar: prosecutors

By Taylor Hartz

Thompson repeatedly pushed the sergeant, grabbed his neck with both hands and strangled him.

Man choked Chicago Police sergeant after punching woman at bar: prosecutors

By Taylor Hartz

On-duty gas station employee arrested after shooting man in Gresham

By David Struett

About 1:30 a.m., the 26-year-old man was shot while he was on the street in the 7600 block of South Halsted, Chicago Police said.

On-duty gas station employee arrested after shooting man in Gresham

By David Struett

167 Illinois prisoners serving life sentences for crimes committed as juveniles

By Emily Hoerner and Jeanne Kuang | Injustice Watch

Despite a Supreme Court ruling, dozens of Illinois juvenile offenders will remain behind bars no matter how much evidence of rehabilitation they show.

Though the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that life sentences without hope of parole for crimes committed by juveniles are unconstitutional, an Injustice Watch review found that at least 167 such prisoners remain behind bars in Illinois. Legislators and advocates are wrangling over the issue.

167 Illinois prisoners serving life sentences for crimes committed as juveniles

By Emily Hoerner and Jeanne Kuang | Injustice Watch

Politics

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 13: Lori Lightfoot, chair of the Chicago Police Board, addresses community leaders and members of the news media about the findings of the Police Accountability Task Force on April 13, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The task force found the Chicago Police Department was plagued by systematic racism and had lost the trust of the community. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 629695069

Lori Lightfoot resigns as Police Board president, setting stage for mayoral run

By Fran Spielman

A former federal prosecutor, Lightfoot has already hired a pollster, political consultant, fundraiser and a firm to handle her direct mail.

Lori Lightfoot resigns as Police Board president, setting stage for mayoral run

By Fran Spielman

A former federal prosecutor, Lightfoot has already hired a pollster, political consultant, fundraiser and a firm to handle her direct mail.

In this May 4, 2018 photo, President Donald Trump signals to the press that he will come over to talk, as he leaves the White House for Dallas to address the National Rifle Association in Washington. Trump is striking a combative tone against the Russia probe. He’s talking about “Fighting Back” and telling Democrats on the special counsel’s team, “wait ‘till the Courts get to see your unrevealed Conflicts of Interest!” Trump tweeted Monday about Robert Mueller’s investigation into possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

World to learn fate of Iran nuke pact Tuesday afternoon

By Catherine Lucey and Zeke Miller | AP

Trump faces a May 12 deadline over whether to uphold the 2015 nuclear deal, which he long has criticized.

World to learn fate of Iran nuke pact Tuesday afternoon

By Catherine Lucey and Zeke Miller | AP

President Donald Trump speaks to media as he meets with crew and passengers of Southwest Airlines Flight 1380 in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, May 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Trump signals cooperative approach with Mueller is fading

By Chad Day | Associated Press

President Donald Trump is striking a combative tone against the Russia probe.

The president is talking about “Fighting Back” and telling Democrats on the special counsel’s team, “wait ’till the Courts get to see your unrevealed Conflicts of Interest!”

Trump signals cooperative approach with Mueller is fading

By Chad Day | Associated Press

FILE - In a Monday, April 23, 2018 file photo, first lady Melania Trump greet French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron at the White House, in Washington. he White House says Melania Trump will announce her initiatives as first lady on Monday, May 7, 2018. The first lady's spokeswoman, Stephanie Grisham, says the focus will be on the overall well-being of children, which Mrs. Trump has spoken about since becoming first lady. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Melania Trump announces her 'Be Best' initiative for kids

By Darlene Superville | Associated Press

Melania Trump formally launched her long-awaited initiative, Be Best, to promote the well-being of children.

The first lady formally launched her long-awaited initiative, Be Best, after more than a year of reading to children, learning about babies born addicted to drugs and hosting a White House conversation on cyberbullying.

Melania Trump announces her 'Be Best' initiative for kids

By Darlene Superville | Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, July 17, 2017 file photo, escort volunteers line up outside the EMW Women's Surgical Center in Louisville, Ky. On July 21, 2017, a federal judge established a buffer zone outside the clinic to keep anti-abortion protesters from assembling in front of the entrance, after at least 10 protesters were arrested for blocking it earlier in the month. (AP Photo/Dylan Lovan)

US abortion clinics face surge of trespassing and blockades

By David Crary | Associated Press

A report chronicled a litany of actions that ranged from coordinated trespassing efforts by abortion opponents and an attempted bombing in Illinois.

The National Abortion Federation report chronicled a litany of actions that ranged from coordinated trespassing efforts by abortion opponents, repeated brick-throwing at windows of a Cleveland clinic and an attempted bombing in Illinois.

US abortion clinics face surge of trespassing and blockades

By David Crary | Associated Press

Obituaries

Founder of popular South Side barbershop dies

By Mary Mitchell

“People from all walks of life have been in that barbershop,” said Wheeler Coleman, James Coleman’s son.

“My dad grew up in Elba, Alabama, a one stop sign town in a family of 8 boys and one girl. His daddy was a sharecropper and also owned a funeral home and church. My father worked in the funeral home until he migrated to Chicago to seek a better life,” Wheeler Coleman said.