Illinois Governor Candidates At Odds On Marijuana Use

SARAH ZIMMERMAN, Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Democratic candidates for governor say it’s time for the state to legalize recreational marijuana, while Republican candidates oppose the idea. Nine states and Washington, D.C, have already legalized recreational marijuana. Democrats seeking their party’s nomination for governor say it’s time the state follow suit, arguing the move…

President Trump Says Korea Statement ‘Almost Beyond’ Talks

WASHINGTON (AP) —  President Donald Trump says an upcoming announcement about North Korea is “almost beyond” talks between Washington and Pyongyang. Trump announced earlier that South Korea will be making a “major statement” about North Korea at 7 p.m. Eastern time Thursday. An ABC News producer tweets that ABC reporter Jon Karl asked Trump privately…

Indicted Missouri Governor Goes After St. Louis Prosecutor

By SUMMER BALLENTINE, Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Since he was indicted on allegations related to an extramarital affair, Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens has shifted into attack mode, zeroing in on the St. Louis prosecutor who launched the investigation with comments decried by some critics as politically or racially charged. Grietens, a Republican accused…