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Rescuers in a remote area of the Atlantic Ocean are racing against time to find a missing submersible carrying five people on a mission to document the wreckage of the Titanic.
Numerous complications could hinder the effort to rescue the five people aboard the deep-diving submersible Titan. Here’s what to know about the search for the submersible bound for the Titanic — and why the rescue is so difficult.
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Woman who survived attack near King Ludwig’s castle headed back to Illinois
“She’s pretty damaged by the incident,” said the Rev. Mark Zhang of Living Water Evangelical Church in Naperville. “It’s life-changing.” Read more here.
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Interested in leadership on another level? Applications open for next Black Bench Chicago program.
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Electric vehicle maker Rivian to join Tesla charging network as automakers consider company’s plug
It is another domino to fall as the auto industry considers switching to Tesla’s connector. Read more here.
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Stock market today: Wall Street falls and takes a step back after its big rally
Museum of Science and Industry staff vote to unionize

The Chicago Bulls traded away the bulk of their draft stock in recent years, which could lead to an anticlimactic draft night Thursday. Read more here.
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White Sox are still aiming for ‘a significant step forward’ to make up ground in the AL Central
Column: Adbert Alzolay growing more comfortable as the Cubs’ de facto closer

6 must-try samples at one of Chicago’s biggest vegan food fests
In case you missed Vegandale, the touring outdoor festival that brought over 100 food stalls to Grant Park, we have you covered. Read more here.
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My worst moment: Tony Shalhoub became Mr. Invisible at an audition
Mike Flannery is bowing out after 50 years of covering the wild and wacky world of politics

Tropical Storm Bret spins toward eastern Caribbean as forecasters warn it will strengthen
The storm is expected to pummel some eastern Caribbean islands on Thursday and Friday at near hurricane strength. Read more here.
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Hunter Biden to plead guilty in a deal that likely averts time behind bars
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