Crime
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N. Chicago man charged with battery at Beach Park motelMay 07, 2020 1:00 am - A North Chicago man has been charged after a disturbance at a Beach Park motel. Alkfe Patterson is charged with felony unlawful restraint, two counts of battery, felony ...
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New campus sexual assault rules bolster rights of accused
May 06, 2020 7:00 am - Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Wednesday issued a new policy that will reshape the way schools and universities respond to complaints of sexual misconduct, bolsterin...
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Sources: US investigating ex-Green Beret for Venezuela raid
May 06, 2020 7:00 am - MIAMI (AP) - A former Green Beret who has claimed responsibility for an ill-fated military incursion into Venezuela is under federal investigation for arms trafficking, ...
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Trump's top spy pick vows he won't politicize intelligence
May 06, 2020 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - Rep. John Ratcliffe, President Donald Trump's pick to be the nation's top intelligence official, was nothing if not consistent as he told lawmakers a d...
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US firms return virus loans as Treasury threatens penalties
May 06, 2020 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - More than 40 public companies are pledging to return money to the government's small business coronavirus fund now that Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuc...
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Favre repaying $1.1 M for no-show speeches, auditor says
May 06, 2020 7:00 am - JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre is repaying $1.1 million in welfare money that he received for multiple speeches where he did not show up, the M...
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Ex-California lawmaker seeks prison term delay due to virus
May 06, 2020 7:00 am - SAN DIEGO (AP) - Former California Rep. Duncan Hunter wants to push back the start of his prison term for stealing campaign funds until next year because of concerns ove...
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The Latest: Tyson Foods to reopen pork plant in Iowa
May 06, 2020 7:00 am - The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing ...
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The Latest: Cruise ship that spread virus headed to Manila
May 06, 2020 7:00 am - The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing ...
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Italy nursing home ravaged by virus discloses 300 dead
May 06, 2020 7:00 am - ROME (AP) - Italy's biggest nursing home defended the measures it took to protect residents and staff from the coronavirus Wednesday amid a criminal investigation and fa...