Deb Robertson has become a leading advocate for end-of-life options in Illinois. After being diagnosed with a rare cancer, she pushed for a law allowing terminally ill patients to use lethal prescriptions to end their lives. Her efforts paid off when “Deb's law” took effect on Sept. 12, making Illinois the first Midwestern state — and 13th in the U.S. — to legalize medical aid in dying. Despite opposition from religious and disability groups, support for such laws is growing. Advocates argue it offers dignity and choice, while critics worry about potential misuse. The debate continues as more states consider similar legislation.
President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and other Republican officials came together for a two-day convention this week to rally voters in advance of midterm elections in November. But in celebrating their accomplishments, they made several false and misleading claims, many of which have been stated repeatedly during Trump’s second term. They covered topics including the economy, healthcare and the 2020 election.
IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS - Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear meets with Amneal leaders and team members during a visit to the company's distribution facility in Glasgow, Ky., Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. The visit included a facility tour and discussions about Amneal's U.S. operations and work to expand access to affordable medicines. (Brian BohannonAP Content Services for Amneal Pharmaceuticals)
IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS - Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear meets with Amneal leaders and team members during a visit to the company's distribution facility in Glasgow, Ky., Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. The visit included a facility tour and discussions about Amneal's U.S. operations and work to expand access to affordable medicines. (Brian BohannonAP Content Services for Amneal Pharmaceuticals)
IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS - Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear meets with Amneal leaders and team members during a visit to the company's distribution facility in Glasgow, Ky., Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. The visit included a facility tour and discussions about Amneal's U.S. operations and work to expand access to affordable medicines. (Brian BohannonAP Content Services for Amneal Pharmaceuticals)
IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS - Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear meets with Amneal leaders and team members during a visit to the company's distribution facility in Glasgow, Ky., Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. The visit included a facility tour and discussions about Amneal's U.S. operations and work to expand access to affordable medicines. (Brian BohannonAP Content Services for Amneal Pharmaceuticals)
IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS - Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear meets with Amneal leaders and team members during a visit to the company's distribution facility in Glasgow, Ky., Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. The visit included a facility tour and discussions about Amneal's U.S. operations and work to expand access to affordable medicines. (Brian BohannonAP Content Services for Amneal Pharmaceuticals)
IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS - Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear meets with Amneal leaders and team members during a visit to the company's distribution facility in Glasgow, Ky., Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. The visit included a facility tour and discussions about Amneal's U.S. operations and work to expand access to affordable medicines. (Brian BohannonAP Content Services for Amneal Pharmaceuticals)
Surveillance footage and investigation linked Rumbo-Ochoa and associates to several pharmacy break-ins, including one in Missoula, Montana, where thousands of opioid pills were stolen after smashing a storefront window.
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Oscar-winner Gene Hackman, his wife and one of their dogs were apparently dead for some time before a maintenance worker…
