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On this encore edition of The 21st: With the holidays fast approaching, we provide some local gift ideas. Plus, why native fish are returning to the Illinois River in record numbers. We'll also dive into the food insecurity challenges facing seniors in America, and learn about 'Jaggery,' a Chicago-based online lit magazine geared toward South Asians in America and around the world.
An Amtrak passenger train has derailed on an overpass in Washington state, falling partly onto an interstate freeway east of Olympia. The Pierce County sheriff's office has confirmed that "injuries and casualties" have been reported on site, where at least one train car is dangling onto the major roadway.
The five Democrats running to be the next representative in the 13th Congressional District all want to expand the Affordable Care Act to a single-payer system.
Firefighters battling the massive Thomas Fire northwest of Los Angeles were working against another round of high winds to prevent its spread to homes in Santa Barbara and Montecito.
Illinois lawmakers acted quickly last month in response to sexual harassment allegations at the statehouse. But several female legislators say this isn't a quick fix. They say the process was rushed and not enough thought was given to explore alternative options.
