AP Health Writer Health officials are investigating the death of an Iowa resident as a suspected case of Lassa fever, a frightening viral disease rarely seen in America. The individual died Monday after returning to the U.S. from West Africa early this month. The patient was not sick while traveling, so the U.S. Centers for
Continue ReadingBy Shardaa Gray Click here for updates on this story FLOSSMOOR, Illinois (WBBM) — Nearly 90 fathers and grandfathers greeted Homewood-Flossmoor High School students on Monday with the aim of promoting the message that dads are important and have a lasting impact on students and their entire school community. The school holds the event for
Continue ReadingBy Marie Saavedra, Tracy O’Brien Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — It’s heartbreaking to watch your dog having mobility issues, especially later in life. A specialized canine physical therapy center on the North Side is giving hope to ailing pets and their owners. At age 14, Little is on the move
Continue ReadingBy Asal Rezaei Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A Pepsi warehouse on Chicago’s South Side abruptly shut down and workers said they received no notice. The truck drivers who worked at the facility near 51st and Halsted were in limbo and employees showed up with no idea that the location
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Rozner Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS, WLNY) — A ride-share driver says he escaped serious injury after bricks fell from a building and landed right on his car in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District. It happened early Monday afternoon on Gansevoort Street, right across from the Whitney Museum. The victim
Continue ReadingAP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Billionaire Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos on Monday defended the newspaper’s decision not to endorse a presidential candidate as “right” and “principled” and pushed back against any notion that he ordered it up to protect his business interests. That decision, announced Friday, has reportedly led to tens of
Continue ReadingBy Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — An actor best known for his roles on “Arrested Development” and “Bob’s Burgers” was sentenced to a year and one day in prison Monday for his role in the attack at the US capitol on January 6, 2021. Jay James Johnston, 55, was accused of joining a mob at
Continue ReadingBy Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — It was a successful night for Spanish soccer at the Ballon d’Or awards ceremony – the annual soccer awards celebrating the best players in the men’s and women’s game. Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri won his first Ballon d’Or, while Barcelona and Spain star Aitana Bonmatí won her
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW CASTLE, Del. (AP) — As President Joe Biden ’s 50 years in elected office near an end, he doesn’t appear content to quietly exit the political stage. With a week to go before Election Day, Biden is intent on promoting his administration’s record and making the case for Americans to support Vice
Continue ReadingVAN ALSTYNE, Texas (AP) — Investigators suspect a propane leak led to a home explosion that leveled the house and killed its two occupants in a community just north of Dallas. Residents of Van Alstyne, Texas, called first responders after hearing a loud “boom” about 1 a.m. Monday. The explosion sparked a fire that was
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Mail-in ballots with smudged or missing postmarks can be counted for up to three days after polls close on Election Day in Nevada. That’s according to a state Supreme Court ruling on Monday rejecting a bid by state and national Republicans to block them from being counted. Among the
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison has testified to a federal jury that he felt the percussion of a gunshot the night of the raid that killed Breonna Taylor. Hankison testified Monday at his retrial on civil rights charges that accuse him of endangering Taylor and her next-door neighbors.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) — Nikki Haley received more Republican primary votes than anyone who challenged Donald Trump for this year’s presidential nomination and has said she’s voting for him. But unlike some of Trump’s other primary rivals, she hasn’t been on the campaign trail supporting her party’s nominee. According to a person with
Continue ReadingBy Kristen Holmes and Steve Contorno, CNN (CNN) — The violent and vulgar rhetoric at Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally Sunday has prompted finger-pointing within the former president’s inner circle and deep concern that his message was once again eclipsed by controversy. Several of Trump’s allies expressed dismay at the language used by speakers
Continue ReadingCNN By Kristen Holmes and Steve Contorno, CNN (CNN) — The violent and vulgar rhetoric at Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally Sunday has prompted finger-pointing within the former president’s inner circle and deep concern that his message was once again eclipsed by controversy. Several of Trump’s allies expressed dismay at the language used by
Continue ReadingCNN By Kristen Holmes and Steve Contorno, CNN (CNN) — The violent and vulgar rhetoric at Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally Sunday has prompted finger-pointing within the former president’s inner circle and deep concern that his message was once again eclipsed by controversy. Several of Trump’s allies expressed dismay at the language used by
Continue ReadingCNN By Kristen Holmes and Steve Contorno, CNN (CNN) — The violent and vulgar rhetoric at Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally Sunday has prompted finger-pointing within the former president’s inner circle and deep concern that his message was once again eclipsed by controversy. Several of Trump’s allies expressed dismay at the language used by
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (AP) — A Republican group is undertaking a new effort this year to do door-to-door outreach to those Jewish voters who have a history of backing GOP candidates. The Republican Jewish Coalition is focusing on five battleground states to boost Donald Trump over Kamala Harris in the Nov. 5 election.
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — El parlamento de Israel votó a favor de prohibir una agencia de las Naciones Unidas de casi ocho décadas de antigüedad que proporciona servicios esenciales a los refugiados palestinos, una medida que podría tener consecuencias devastadoras para millones de palestinos que viven bajo la ocupación israelí. El lunes, la Knesset aprobó
Continue ReadingBy Luke Jones Click here for updates on this story HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A woman says the sword-wielding man accused of setting fire to her West Harris County home remained defiant when confronted. Jackie Gray said her cameras detected motion around 4 p.m. Wednesday, prompting her to go outside to investigate. Surveillance footage
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