Michigan City woman critically injured in one-car accident
MICHIGAN CITY — Police said a 25-year-old Michigan City woman was critically injured when a tree limb dropped onto her car and it burst into […]
Rain doesn’t stop torch from lighting new Special Olympics monument
As razor-like rain blanketed Soldier Field and left a wet sheen on the turf, a light emerged from one of the stadium’s tunnels: the Special […]
Residents pick through rubble in Iowa after tornadoes
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa — With the scope of the devastation still sinking in, business owners and residents of the central Iowa city of Marshalltown on Friday […]
Ohio wants to use federal grant money for needle-exchange programs
Citing a near-doubling in the number of HIV diagnoses associated with injection-drug use, the Ohio Department of Health has asked the federal government for authorization […]
Backtalk: Times readers sound off on Mariners, WNBA
Mariners Everyone needs the midseason rest I wish l had a dime for every time I’ve heard or read words to this effect: “The All-Star […]
Colorado wildfire update: New wildfires popping up as others continue to simmer
Large, long-burning wildfires around the state continue to simmer, with some, such as the Lake Christine fire, being more active than others. Meanwhile, new wildfires […]
MGM will use never-tested law to sue Vegas shooting victims
LAS VEGAS — The unprecedented move from MGM Resorts International to sue hundreds of victims of last year’s mass shooting in Las Vegas using an […]
Girl, 13, reported missing from Humboldt Park
A teenage girl has been reported missing from the Humboldt Park neighborhood on the West Side. Keerica “Keke” Chandler, 13, was last seen Tuesday near […]
NYC prepares sandbags to barricade steam-pipe blast site
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City had sandbags at the ready Friday night to barricade the site of a Manhattan steam-pipe explosion against possible […]
By extending Scott Servais’ contract, Mariners finally have stability at manager
One by one, they’ve come into the job with the same big talk about building culture, stability and lasting success. And one by one, they’ve […]
Tokyo’s 1964 Olympics echo through the city’s 2020 games
TOKYO (AP) — Mariko Nagai walked outside Yoyogi National Stadium — the late-architect Kenzo Tange’s masterpiece from Tokyo’s 1964 Olympics — and pictured the city […]
Cubs’ Jon Lester has worst outing of season as Matt Carpenter, Cards romp 18-5
The day began with Cubs manager Joe Maddon extolling starting pitcher Jon Lester’s excellence under duress and ended with three of the team’s position players […]
General manager Jerry Dipoto discusses the trade market and Mariners’ needs and Robinson Cano playing first base
The subject of the group interview was supposed to center around his easy and expected decision to give a multi-year contract extension to manager Scott […]
Woodstock woman struck by lightning at Country Thunder music festival
A northern Illinois woman was seriously hurt early Friday when she was struck by lightning at the Country Thunder music festival in Wisconsin. Officers responded […]
St. Louis-raised director James Gunn fired from 'Guardians 3' over old tweets
LOS ANGELES • St. Louis-raised moviemaker James Gunn was fired Friday as director of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” because of old tweets that recently […]
In the Trump era, some find escapism in ‘The West Wing’: ‘It’s the president we all want’
Paul and Shirley Attryde drove from Durham, North Carolina, to Washington, D.C., this spring for a live taping of “The West Wing Weekly,” a podcast […]
Embattled L.A. Unified school board member is poised to take plea deal in money-laundering case
The stage appears to be set for a Monday plea deal in the criminal case against Los Angeles school board member Ref Rodriguez, based on […]
Judge is optimistic about effort to reunify immigrant families by deadline
A San Diego federal judge on Friday said he was impressed with the government’s effort to reunify some 2,500 children separated from their parents at […]
Special Olympics celebrates 50 years of inclusiveness
SURPRISE, Arizona — Bases loaded, a gold medal on the line. Manuel Velasco Jr. stands in the batter’s box sniffling, tears streaming down his face. […]
Alabama attorney, company official convicted in bribery case
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A prominent Alabama attorney and a coal company executive have been convicted on federal charges involving bribery of a state lawmaker. […]
Vegas Golden Knights resolve trademark dispute with U.S. Army
Avalanche deepens blue line by signing defenseman Ian Cole in free agency July 01, 2018, 6:21 pm In the first hour of NHL free agency […]
Machado joins Dodgers after deal with Orioles
MILWAUKEE (AP) — It’s a whole new beginning for Manny Machado after months of uncertainty. Perfect time for a new number, too. One with an […]
Sam Acho: No rule in Bears book that punishes players fo anthem protests
BOURBONNAIS — As the NFL and NFL Players’ Association announced plans to pause and discuss the league’s national anthem policy, coach Matt Nagy said the […]
CTA plans to make all stations accessible to people with disabilities by 2038
All CTA rail stations would be made accessible to people with disabilities by 2038 under a plan detailed in a report issued Thursday. Of the […]
Dear Cardinals: We Chicagoans need your arrogance back in our lives
Come back, St. Louis Cardinals! Chicago misses you! We miss your presence near the top of the standings. We miss your seriousness, your haughtiness, your […]
Officers justified in Northglenn shooting that killed man and paralyzed woman, district attorney says
NORTHGLENN – Three officers involved in the December 2017 shooting of a stolen car suspect and his passenger won’t face prosecution in the case, 17th […]
Bears’ Kyle Long ‘feeling great’ in return following two injury-riddled seasons
BOURBONNAIS — On one level, Bears guard Kyle Long can see time passing him by as he approaches a milestone that rarely is kind to an […]
Stunt using a car as an oven shows how dangerous Dallas heat can be
Inside, hot dogs and s’mores were bubbling away. Tomatoes turned sun-dried. A basil plant withered. Crayons were nothing but a colorful puddle. Urquhart, who has […]
Mueller seeking to question 'Manhattan madam' in Russia probe, she says
Investigators in special counsel Robert Mueller’s office have notified an attorney for Kristin Davis, who gained notoriety in the 2000s for running a high-end prostitution […]
Former assembly speaker: ‘I pray I will not die in prison’
NEW YORK (AP) — Former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver is begging for mercy ahead of his sentencing next week, telling a judge he […]
Former assembly speaker: ‘I pray I will not die in prison’
NEW YORK (AP) — Former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver is begging for mercy ahead of his sentencing next week, telling a judge he […]
Jamie Lee Curtis hugs an emotional ‘Halloween’ fan
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jamie Lee Curtis walked off-stage during a massive Comic-Con presentation for the new “Halloween” movie Friday to embrace an emotional fan […]
EDITORIAL: The cruel consequences of detaining child migrants
It’s bad enough the Trump administration ripped apart migrant families at the southern border and put children, including babies, in shelters that in many cases […]
Zach Johnson and Kevin Kisner, housemates and The Open are leaders heading into Saturday
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland — A light rain in the morning that gave way to soft sunlight in the afternoon took some of the sting out of […]
How area members of Congress voted on voting, immigration, carbon tax, Russia
WASHINGTON • St. Louis-area members of Congress voted on key issues of regional and national interest during the week of July 16-20. Here are a few […]
This week in Amazon-o-mania: HQ2 housing needs and, oh, the issues it raises
The prospect of higher rents has been a consistent lament among cities on Amazon’s list of 20 contenders for its second headquarters. Seattle’s rapid rise in […]
Colleges offer to pay tuition for part of grads’ future salary
MONTPELIER, Vt. — As more students balk at the debt loads they face after graduation, some colleges are offering an alternative: We’ll pay your tuition […]
Jackson County authorities: Man found dead inside wildfire perimeter died in blaze, was homeless
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. (AP) — Jackson County authorities: Man found dead inside wildfire perimeter died in blaze, was homeless.
In McKinney, dust and tension in the air in battle between low-income neighbors, concrete plants
The residents have also cited a quiet-zone section in the city’s code of ordinances that they say conflicts with allowing such operations within 500 feet of […]
Reynoldsburg High School students make money and district gets buildings painted
Not many kids want to be in the classroom in July, but a group of Reynoldsburg High students signed up to be there every weekday […]
SC dentist sets hearts aflutter nationwide with sexy dance to Drake song, video views
A South Carolina dentist said he never expected to set hearts aflutter from coast to coast when he caved to his staff’s wishes and filmed […]
Delaware County corrections officer charged with sexual misconduct with teen
Bethany Bruner The Columbus Dispatch Friday Jul 20, 2018 at 12:09 PM Jul 20, 2018 at 12:09 PM A Delaware County corrections officer is being held in the jail where he worked after being indicted […]
Ballot security battle heats up already hot Roskam-Casten House race
Rival candidates in the Chicago area’s hottest congressional race sparred over the issue of election hacking on Friday as Democratic challenger Sean Casten accused Republican […]
WW2 soldier is buried in California 74 years after battle
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Nearly 74 years after he was killed in a ferocious World War II battle, Staff Sgt. David Rosenkrantz has been laid […]
Hit-and-run charge filed against driver in Rainier Avenue cyclist’s death
Prosecutors have charged a 51-year-old Skyway woman with felony hit-and-run and two other offenses in connection with a crash that killed a bicyclist July 14. […]
‘Progressive and aggressive’ : Matt Nagy is building creative offense for Bears
BOURBONNAIS – When it comes to understanding Matt Nagy’s competitiveness and football mind, Brian Ginn has an exclusive perspective. Nagy and Ginn not only competed […]
Arizona candidate denies decade-old rape allegation
PHOENIX (AP) — A decade-old allegation of sexual assault has rocked a Democratic candidate in a primary for a Tucson-based congressional district. Yahya Yuksel is […]