Crime
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Chicago man charged in fatal hit-and-run crash in LombardNov 18, 2020 12:00 am - A Chicago man accused of leaving the scene of a fatal crash Sunday in Lombard was ordered held in the DuPage County jail Wednesday on $250,000 bail. Norris Watt, 25, of ...
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Rapper Lil Wayne charged with federal gun offense in Florida
Nov 17, 2020 6:00 am - ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Rapper Lil Wayne was charged Tuesday in Florida with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, a federal offense that carries a potential...
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France mulls ban on police images, alarming rights defenders
Nov 17, 2020 6:00 am - PARIS (AP) - French lawmakers start debating a security bill Tuesday that would ban the publication of images of police officers with intent to cause them harm, a measur...
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In court, Giuliani argues to block Biden win in Pennsylvania
Nov 17, 2020 6:00 am - WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) - Rudy Giuliani, President Donald Trump's personal attorney, returned to federal court Tuesday after a long hiatus to accuse Democrats in control ...
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Weinstein accusers endorse Manhattan DA candidate Lucy Lang
Nov 17, 2020 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - A group of women who say they were victimized by Harvey Weinstein, including one who testified at his trial, have endorsed former prosecutor Lucy Lang to...
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US dropping case against former Mexican defense secretary
Nov 17, 2020 6:00 am - MEXICO CITY (AP) - The U.S. Justice Department is dropping its drug trafficking and money laundering case against former Mexican Defense Secretary Salvador Cienfuegos, A...
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N. Aurora cops warn of ruse burglars targeting senior citizensNov 17, 2020 12:00 am - North Aurora police are investigating several ruse burglaries that targeted senior citizens. The first happened at 12:15 p.m. Nov. 11 in the 2400 block of South River Ro...
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After Trump march: Arrests, accusations and COVID-19 fines
Nov 16, 2020 6:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - After a weekend with dozens of arrests and scattered clashes between supporters and opponents of President Donald Trump, both sides took to social medi...
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University of California agrees to $73M sex abuse settlement
Nov 16, 2020 6:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - The prestigious University of California system has reached a proposed $73 million settlement with seven women who accused a former gynecologist of se...
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Rapper Benny the Butcher shot in robbery attempt in Houston
Nov 16, 2020 6:00 am - HOUSTON (AP) - New York rapper Benny the Butcher was shot during a robbery attempt outside of a store in Houston, authorities said Sunday. Houston Police spokeswoman Jo...