KOALA SURVIVES 10-MILE AUSTRALIA TRIP IN WHEEL ARCH ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) - For a stowaway who made a 16-kilometer (10-mile) journey squeezed in the wheel arch, a koala was lucky to escape with just scratches. The driver of the ...

NEW YORK (AP) - Jay-Z performed his first headlining concert in three years in his hometown of New York City on Friday, a show that featured his popular hits and a dedication to outspoken NFL player Colin Kaepernick. The Brooklyn rapper kicked off t...

This weekend ArtsFest-St. Charles: Runs through Sunday, Sept. 17, at various venues in St. Charles. Features multiple artistic disciplines in venues all over the city including art galleries, film, music, spoken word and live theater. There will be ...

HOUSTON (AP) - With all eyes on the tunnel leading under the stands, J.J. Watt emerged. He raised a Texas flag skyward before screaming "let's go," sending NRG Stadium into a frenzy. Watt and the Houston Texans opened their season Sunday against the...

The Latest on the total solar eclipse crossing the U.S., from Oregon to South Carolina (all times EDT): 7:45 p.m. Authorities say two women watching the eclipse while standing on a sidewalk in Kentucky were struck by a car, and one has died. State P...

Hear the sizzle of the grill cooking homemade Italian sausage, see cooks prepare ravioli and arancini, feel the camaraderie and nostalgia of a neighborhood block party, smell the garlic-infused gravy, onions and peppers, and taste the homemade Itali...

The Pakistan Independence day mela and Festival celebration are by far the most outstanding festivity of the year in Chicagoland. Thousands of Pakistani Americans gathered in Glendale Heights, Illinois last Saturday to celebrate the 70th Independenc...

Performance rock Rock along to the theatrics of the celebrated band KISS ("Detroit Rock City," "Beth") tonight at RiverEdge Park, 360 Broadway, Aurora. $70; $325-$1,250 VIP Meet and Greet Package. (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com. 8 p.m. Sunday...