Chicago Tribune reporter Peter Nickeas recaps the overnight crime stories including one incident where eight people were shot, one fatally near Flournoy Street and Francisco Avenue in the Lawndale neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side
A young Kenyan asked if President Obama planned on coming to Kenya again.
(AP) 1 dead after oil train derails in QuebecLAC-MEGANTIC, QuebecProvincial police say one person has died after a train carrying crude oil derailed, triggering several explosions and a huge blaze in a town in eastern Quebec.Police Lieutenant Michel Brunet would
CBS News: SAN FRANCISCO A federal aviation official says an Asiana Airlines flight has crashed while landing at San Francisco airport. It was not immediately known whether there were any injuries. Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman Lynn Lunsford says the Boeing
Workers at a small Ohio store say an escaped prison inmate asked to use the phone and bought an iced tea at a counter where his mug shot was displayed before a customer tackled him
Nelson Mandela is in critical but stable condition, the South African government said Friday, while a close friend said the anti-apartheid leader was conscious and responsive earlier this week.
Two days after Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi was ousted, the military is clashing with his supporters. The Egyptian Health Ministry says 10 people have been killed and more than 210 have been injured in violent protests around the country.
At the Doosan Bears at Jamsil on July 5th, rhythmic gymnast Shin Soo-ji threw out the first pitch.
CNN: The FBI arrested a man it says wanted cash from Paula Deen to keep quiet about “damning” statements she allegedly made.
(AFP) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro offered to grant asylum to US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden, giving a possible escape route to the fugitive whose revelations rocked the American government and security establishment.
KITV, HONOLULU: Five young green sea turtles were released at the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel on the Big Island on Independence Day.
Two men ended up in the hospital with severe burns after an explosion blew open a garage in Tustin, California. Police say the men were trying to extract cannabis oil, a potent marijuana extract.
Austin residents hoping to pay respects to loved ones and fallen soldiers on Independence Day encountered an unexpected obstacle: the city’s Memorial Park cemetery was closed for the holiday.
KCRA: Thousands of people convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol are now getting billed by the California Highway Patrol, years after their cases were settled.
A wounded military veteran who has served four tours in Iraq and Afghanistan was not able to leave his home after his service dog Major’s vest was stolen from inside his truck.
A 56-year-old Minnesota woman was walking her dog through a park when a freak accident ended her life. A tree fell and hit her after hearing what her walking partner described as a loud boom.
Police say that a relative of 16-month-old Sabriya towels left the young girl inside a parked truck, thinking he had dropped her off at daycare. While the man napped for four hours, the child went into cardiac arrest and died,
CBS MIAMI: Some people want to build a better mousetrap. 95-year-old Bernard Jacovitz wants to manufacture a slip-free screwdriver. The Delray Beach inventor has just received his third patent. Jacovitz, who retired from the construction industry after decades building homes,
(AFP) – Three pole dancers in central Poland have been honing their skills out in the streets, throwing their legs around signposts to the surprise and delight of many a passerby.
AP: Egyptian troops have opened fire on supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi marching on a Republican Guard facility. (July 5)
ABC: Pastors in Oxygen’s new reality show “Preachers of LA” draw criticism for opulent lifestyles.
AP: MEXICO CITY (AP) — At least six U.S. airlines canceled more than 40 flights into and out of Mexico City and Toluca airports Thursday after the Popocatepetl volcano spewed out ash, steam and glowing rocks, airport officials said. Mexico
WLS: July 4, 2013 (CHICAGO) (WLS) — A big crowd gathered outside Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s house to protest his policies. They charge that the Mayor’s budget cuts have hurt working people. They also claim he’s eliminating services and damaging social
