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  • Jiang Jeimin, who oversees China's state-run companies, is being investigated for a "serious violation of discipline."
  • Rick Bright, a top scientist working on a vaccine, says he was reassigned for not focusing on treatments favored by President Trump, even though they lacked "scientific merit."
  • The two top Republicans in the Illinois General Assembly would like to prevent politicians from serving more than two terms in the state’s highest…
  • Spring is here and the time is right for getting those tomato plants started. All that is needed is a DIY mini-greenhouse made from recycled…
  • Amazon has chosen the Quad Cities to build a new fulfillment center. On Wednesday local leaders announced it'll be located in north Davenport, along Interstate 80, in the Eastern Iowa Industrial Center.
  • Batman creator BOB KANE. In his autobiography, Batman & Me, KANE tells how he came up with the idea for the caped crusader, and what influence he had on the TV series and previous Batman movies. Kane drew Batman from its inception in 1939 to the late 60s. DC Comic still publishes Batman in a monthly and quarterly form. (REBROADCAST FROM 3/23/90)The creator of such Marvel comic book superheroes as Spiderman, The Incredible Hulk, and The Fantastic Four - cartoonist STAN LEE. He joined Marvel comic books at the age of 16, more than 30 years ago. LEE is currently launching Excelsior Comics, an independent comic book division of Marvel Entertainment. He is also co-executive producer of several top rated television series including "X-Men." (REBROADCAST FROM 10/
  • A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
  • Bananas, papaya and coffee were also affected, according to Puerto Rico's agriculture secretary. The plantain is one of the island's top commodities — and a key ingredient in many traditional dishes.
  • The former prime minister was sentenced to three years for violating the official secrets act, on top of a 20-year sentence already handed down by the military junta that took power in 2021.
  • Pop acts embraced the ukulele and the saxophone. Rock bands crafted weird, widescreen albums that still brimmed with solid, hummable songs. And a few notorious recluses returned to the public eye.
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