2 IEDs detonated inside Florida mall, no injuries: police
Police say two improvised explosive devices ignited inside a mall in central Florida. Lake Wales police Deputy Chief Troy Schulze tells news outlets that at 5:22 p.m., the Lake Wales Fire Department...
View ArticleWoman shot in Bridgeport among 2 wounded in Sunday shootings
An 18-year-old woman was critically wounded in a shooting Sunday night in Bridgeport, police said. The attack happened about 6:45 p.m. in a residential neighborhood along the 1200 block of West 33rd...
View ArticleMother of Hammond boy, 13, killed by falling bullet hopes bill will save lives
Shannon Burczyk tried to sneak peeks as nurses checked her 13-year-old son's pupils last summer at Comer Children's Hospital in Chicago. "I would look and see because I wanted to see his eyes,"...
View ArticleWoman charged with identity theft after federal judge's purse stolen
A Chicago woman was charged with using a federal judge’s stolen credit cards after she returned to the downtown Target where she allegedly made the illicit purchases and employees identified her to...
View ArticleLawsuit alleges assault, false arrest by Lansing police
Three people who were initially arrested by Lansing police and charged with retail theft, only to have charges later dropped, have filed a federal lawsuit against officers and the village, a law firm...
View ArticleFred Hoiberg, Alvin Gentry support Jason Kidd after firing by Bucks
Two members of the coaching fraternity spoke out Monday in support of Jason Kidd, with Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg saying Kidd’s dismissal by the Bucks made for a “tough day.” “Jason did an excellent job...
View ArticleLocal doctor, nurse among medical mission group killed in Philippines van crash
The group of doctors and nurses traveled to the Philippines at their own expense to help the less fortunate in need of medical care. But before they could begin their work, as they enjoyed the sights...
View ArticleTourist in Southeast Asia finds all Americans getting blamed for Trump
I am convinced that people were glaring at me on my recent trip to Southeast Asia. Being African-American, I’m used to folks being overly zealous when they encounter blacks in places they aren’t used...
View ArticleMeasles case prompts vaccine reminder
With Indiana's first confirmed measles case since 2016, local health officials and physicians are reminding people to check their vaccination records and vaccinate their children. People who have been...
View ArticleMunster doctor indicted for allegedly over-prescribing painkillers
A doctor at a Munster medical practice was indicted for allegedly over-prescribing hydrocodone, according to court documents. Dr. Jay Joshi, who practiced at Prestige Clinic in Munster, was indicted...
View ArticleFlu outbreak closes IMSA in Aurora for the week
An outbreak of the flu is causing the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy in Aurora to cancel classes this week and send students home from the residential campus. Based on information from the...
View ArticleDemocrats take heat from the left over shutdown-ending deal that didn't...
Astrid Silva learned that the government shutdown was over while she was at work, in Las Vegas, translating for a fellow immigrant involved in a legal wrangle. When she learned how the fight had ended...
View ArticleTrump imposes tariffs on solar panels, washing machines in first major trade...
President Donald Trump took action in two pending trade disputes Monday, imposing tariffs on imported solar panels and washing machines. The twin actions represent Trump's first tariff orders and are...
View ArticleAll eyes on QBs at Senior Bowl — and that’s good for Bears
When it comes to coaching in the Senior Bowl while looking for a quarterback, the Bears’ turn came at the wrong time. From the team’s perspective, everything turned out just fine as the Bears wound up...
View ArticleWhy the Democrats lost their nerve in the shutdown battle
From the outset, the government shutdown had been a test of wills. On Monday morning, the Democrats realized they had lost theirs. At a caucus meeting in a room just off the Senate floor, a group of...
View ArticleOn the 45th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the culture war over abortion continues
Many Americans took to social media the day after the anniversary of the Women's March to commemorate the 45th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion. But the...
View Article5 shot, including 14-year-old girl, in less than 2 hours on South, West sides
Five people including a woman and a 14-year-old girl were wounded in less than two hours during separate shootings Monday night on the West and South sides. Most recently, a 26-year-old man was shot...
View ArticleNeil Diamond says he has Parkinson's disease, will retire from touring
Neil Diamond, one of America's most enduring songwriters best known for his singalong hits "Sweet Caroline" and "Cracklin' Rosie," announced Monday that he has Parkinson's disease. Diamond, who will...
View ArticleStudent: Boy arrested in Texas high school shooting has violent past
A 16-year-old boy accused of shooting a classmate at a Texas high school on Monday had a history of aggressive actions at school, a fellow student said. The injured student, a 15-year-old girl, was...
View ArticleShutdown ends after Democrats agree to trust McConnell on 'Dreamer’ promise
After three days of contentious negotiations and name-calling, Congress voted to end a government shutdown Monday when Democrats agreed to trust the word of Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. President...
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