Shooting suspect in standoff at LA market; 1 woman killed
LOS ANGELES — A man shot his grandmother and girlfriend Saturday and then led police on a car chase that ended when he crashed into […]
Dallas camp, new Girl Scout badges cover science, from STEM to stern
For others, like 17-year-old Betsy Dryburgh, learning about math and science was always a chore, at least until the right role model came along. “I hated […]
Aging sex offenders on McNeil Island needed 557 medical trips last year
The sexually violent predators of Washington state are getting older. And serving the medical needs of that aging population, civilly committed to the Special Commitment […]
Los Angeles police say a gunman is in custody after taking hostages inside a busy supermarket
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police say a gunman is in custody after taking hostages inside a busy supermarket .
Judge rejects US efforts to strip citizenship from terrorist jailed in Illinois
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The government can’t strip a terrorist of his U.S. citizenship, a federal judge ruled this month in a decision siding with a […]
‘Bullets were flying everywhere’ as gunman opened fire at Trader Joe’s, witness says
Don Kohles was outside the Trader Joe’s in Silver Lake on Saturday afternoon when a car crashed into a pole on Hyperion Avenue. Immediately, he […]
Ecuadorean townspeople build record pyramid of roses
TABACUNDO, Ecuador (AP) — The people in this small Andean town are the proud creators of the biggest floral structure ever built — a life-size […]
NY firefighters wash off buildings near steam-pipe explosion
NEW YORK (AP) — New York firefighters have sprayed the facades of buildings along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan’s Flatiron District area to wash off any […]
2 shot while walking in Austin
Two people were shot Saturday evening in the Austin neighborhood on the West Side. The man and women were walking when a dark colored car […]
From literacy to diversity, ideas bloom at romance writers conference
Clutching the book in one hand and her phone in the other, a fan approached author Alyssa Cole’s table at the Romance Writers of America […]
Ryan Reynolds teases ‘Deadpool 2’ extended cut at Comic-Con
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ryan Reynolds has made a triumphant return to San Diego Comic-Con Saturday to promote the release of a “Deadpool 2” extended […]
A shooting suspect is in a standoff at Los Angeles Trader Joe’s
LOS ANGELES — A man who in a standoff with police inside a Los Angeles supermarket is suspected of shooting his grandmother and girlfriend earlier […]
Purdue student from Valparaiso crowned Porter County Fair queen 2018
WASHINGTON TWP. — Rylee Briel, 18, of Valparaiso, was crowned the 2018 Porter County Fair Queen on Saturday evening in Park Place Pavilion at the […]
Trump responds to his former fixer’s secret Playboy recording
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) — Donald Trump said Saturday he finds it “inconceivable” that a lawyer would tape a client, as the president weighed in after […]
School Board considers firing clause in Bowden contract
School Board members discussed whether to amend superintendent’s contract and will vote on ‘terminate without cause’ language in August Last week, Sarasota County School Board […]
Pave over the subway? Cities face tough bets on driverless-car future
Autonomous vehicles that will outperform buses, cost less than Uber and travel faster than cars stuck in traffic today are two years away. Or 10. […]
BOWLING: Munster’s Shlensky hoping to enjoy first PBA senior tour event
Ron Shlensky has at least one thing going for him at this week’s PBA50 South Shore Open at Olympia Lanes in Hammond. “I think the […]
Saunders: To win NL West, Rockies must build a seventh-inning bridge to bullpen
PHOENIX — Three weeks ago, the Rockies were in limbo and sliding toward irrelevance, at least in terms of postseason baseball. Then they got hot. […]
O.A.R., Smokey Robinson — Special Olympics concert photos
Oh what a night! It was billed as the Special Olympics 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert, and Saturday night’s music extravaganza at Northerly Island is more […]
Man shot multiple times on Near South Side
A man was wounded in a shooting Saturday evening on the Near South Side. The 22-year-old was suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the back about […]
'It's too much': Latest death leaves a shrinking Dallas force strained by grief and stress
In addition to his family in blue, a fallen officer leaves behind family members to grieve, said Craig Floyd, chief executive officer of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial […]
Gary homicides up so far this year; charges filed in 8 of 29 deaths
Adamaris Collazo Age: 29 Residence: East Chicago Booking Number(s): 1806834 Arrest Date: July 12, 2018 Offense Description: Robbery Class: Felony Alexander John Grimm Age: 28 […]
Trainer Jerry Bozzo, 97, gets win at Gulfstream Park
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Until Jerry Bozzo, no trainer had ever won a thoroughbred race at the age of 96. And now, make it […]
‘Jesus, please keep me:’ Survivors recount deadly Missouri duck boat sinking
BRANSON, Mo. — “Grab the baby!” Those were the last words Tia Coleman recalls her sister-in-law yelling before the tourist boat they were on sank […]
‘Black-ish’ star Anthony Anderson under investigation in alleged assault
LOS ANGELES — “Black-ish” star Anthony Anderson is the subject of a criminal investigation amid allegations of assaulting a woman, the Los Angeles Police Department […]
Injuries behind him, Bears' Long feels rejuvenated, older
BOURBONNAIS, Illinois — Chicago Bears guard Kyle Long showed up to training camp feeling rejuvenated — and a bit old. The three-time Pro Bowl offensive […]
NFC North Training Camp Capsules
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (14-4) OPEN CAMP: Wednesday (rookies), Saturday (veterans), Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center, Eagan, Minnesota LAST YEAR: Despite losing starting QB Sam Bradford after […]
AFC South Training Camp Capsules
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (12-7) OPEN CAMP: Thursday, Jacksonville LAST YEAR: Earned first postseason berth since 2007 and made surprising run to AFC championship game, when Jaguars […]
Daniel Vogelbach gets another shot in place of slumping Ryon Healy, and Mike Zunino could be back on Sunday
The most recent promotion of Daniel Vogelbach into the Mariners’ lineup, manager Scott Servais said Saturday, is an attempt to “catch a little lightning in […]
Survivor recounts boat accident that killed 9 family members
BRANSON, Mo. (AP) — “Grab the baby!” Those were the last words Tia Coleman recalls her sister-in-law yelling before the tourist boat they were on […]
Air Force fighter intercepts plane near Trump golf course
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) — A U.S. Air Force fighter jet intercepted a small general aviation aircraft flying near President Donald Trump’s private golf club Saturday. […]
Shooting suspect in standoff at Los Angeles supermarket
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man who in a standoff with police inside a Los Angeles supermarket is suspected of shooting his grandmother and girlfriend […]
Large police presence reported at Los Angeles supermarket
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A large number of police and rescue personnel were responding to a Los Angeles supermarket, amid numerous media reports of possible […]
Police swarm Trader Joe’s in Silver Lake amid gunfire in front of store
Los Angeles police had descended a Trader Joe’s in Silver Lake Saturday afternoon after a gunman opened fired outside the store at end of a […]
Administration releases documents about former Trump adviser
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has released a set of documents once deemed top secret relating to the wiretapping of a onetime adviser to […]
Jodie Taylor’s goal gives Seattle Reign FC a draw at Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. – Jodie Taylor scored in the 70th minute to give Seattle Reign FC a 1-1 draw with the Orlando Pride in a National […]
Jesse Chavez has perfect debut for Cubs, his ninth major-league team
Jesse Chavez didn’t have any trouble adapting to his new surroundings at Wrigley Field on Saturday. And why should he? His trade to the Cubs […]
Egypt rejects Jewish-nation law passed by Israeli parliament
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s government says it rejects a controversial legislation passed by Israel’s parliament defining Israel as a nation-state of the Jewish people. Saturday’s […]
Man shot to death in Gresham
A man was shot to death Friday afternoon in the Gresham neighborhood on the South Side. Javier L. Anderson, 27, was shot in the head […]
SW Side bank rejects state check man received after wrongful conviction
After Darryl Fulton spent 23 years behind bars for a rape and murder he didn’t commit, the state of Illinois handed him a check for […]
SW Side bank rejects state check man received after wrongful conviction
After Darryl Fulton spent 23 years behind bars for a rape and murder he didn’t commit, the state of Illinois handed him a check for […]
Inspector warned duck boat company of sinking risks before fatal accident
A private inspector said Saturday that he warned the company operating duck boats on a Missouri lake about design flaws putting the watercraft at greater […]
How bad is Cubs’ Tyler Chatwood? So bad, they can’t stop winning when he pitches
The count was 0-2 to Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong. The bases were loaded with only one out. The score was 1-1. Not five innings into […]
Dahlberg: Tiger Woods has a chance at Carnoustie, but don’t get too excited
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland — They crowded 15 deep against the metal railings down the left side of the 18th fairway, beers put aside and phones pulled […]
In private, Trump vents his frustration over lack of progress on North Korea
When he emerged from his summit with Kim Jong Un last month, President Donald Trump triumphantly declared that North Korea no longer posed a nuclear […]
If the Astros stop underachieving, they could be terrifying
HOUSTON — It is extremely difficult to score 173 more runs than your opponents in half a season of play. Yet that is what the […]
Jordan Spieth part of 3-way tie at The Open as Tiger Woods lurks
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland — Jordan Spieth has a share of the lead in the British Open and a big edge in experience. Still only 24, he […]
Treasured Friends no-kill pet shelter fosters spirit of family for cats and dogs
The abandoned kitten may be grimy, flea-infested, scrawny and scared. Until it gets into the care of Treasured Friends Animal Rescue and Adoption, that is. Cleaned, […]
Navy officer pleads guilty, faces up to 20 years over drug charge
A Navy commander with 23 years of military service pleaded guilty to a drug charge Friday in San Diego federal court, admitting that he conspired […]