Chicago Public Schools cancels Wednesday classes after teachers union votes to switch to remote learning
Leaders of Chicago Public Schools canceled classes Wednesday after the teachers union voted to switch to remote learning due to the surge in COVID-19 cases.
Leaders of Chicago Public Schools canceled classes Wednesday after the teachers union voted to switch to remote learning due to the surge in COVID-19 cases.
Man charged for robbing mail carrier at gunpoint with 3-year-old daughter in getaway car
A quote from federal court documents said "Daddy just robbed the mailman," detailing what allegedly happened on the city's east side on Friday.
A quote from federal court documents said "Daddy just robbed the mailman," detailing what allegedly happened on the city's east side on Friday.
Walmart and Kroger raise prices for BinaxNOW rapid COVID-19 tests
The companies previously sold them at cost
The companies previously sold them at cost
Little Caesars raises price of famous $5 pizza for first time in 25 years
Little Caesars' latest version of Hot-N-Ready pizza will have more pepperoni
Little Caesars' latest version of Hot-N-Ready pizza will have more pepperoni
Flight canceled? Here’s how to get a refund
Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights as the omicron variant jumbled schedules and drew down staffing levels at some carriers during the busy holiday travel season.
Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights as the omicron variant jumbled schedules and drew down staffing levels at some carriers during the busy holiday travel season.
Jury finds Elizabeth Holmes guilty of fraud and conspiracy
Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes was convicted on four counts of fraud and conspiracy Monday, ending a lengthy trial that has captivated Silicon Valley.
Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes was convicted on four counts of fraud and conspiracy Monday, ending a lengthy trial that has captivated Silicon Valley.
Can you catch Covid twice? Doctor explains likelihood of double covid infection
"Just because you get one strain of the virus doesn't mean can't get another one," Dr. Shajahan said. "If you had Covid, you might think you're good but keep in mind this virus is still around and if it’s around, it can still continue to mutate."
"Just because you get one strain of the virus doesn't mean can't get another one," Dr. Shajahan said. "If you had Covid, you might think you're good but keep in mind this virus is still around and if it’s around, it can still continue to mutate."
Strange police chase goes off-road
A suspect in a stolen vehicle in Los Angeles lead police on a bizarre pursuit along wooded areas and dirt roads. At one point the suspect appears to get out of the car, drop his phone, run into a random area, and then get back in the car and keep driving. Police eventually cornered the suspect, who surrendered without incident.
A suspect in a stolen vehicle in Los Angeles lead police on a bizarre pursuit along wooded areas and dirt roads. At one point the suspect appears to get out of the car, drop his phone, run into a random area, and then get back in the car and keep driving. Police eventually cornered the suspect, who surrendered without incident.
New Jersey issues State of Emergency for 5 counties ahead of winter storm
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Sunday issued a State of Emergency for five counties ahead of a winter storm that could bring significant snowfall to parts of the state.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Sunday issued a State of Emergency for five counties ahead of a winter storm that could bring significant snowfall to parts of the state.
Maxine McNair, last living parent of child killed in 1963 church bombing, dies
McNair’s daughter, 11-year-old Denise McNair, was the youngest girl killed in the bombing of Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist Church, the deadliest single attack of the civil rights movement.
McNair’s daughter, 11-year-old Denise McNair, was the youngest girl killed in the bombing of Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist Church, the deadliest single attack of the civil rights movement.
California enacts statewide law to keep food scraps out of landfills
Beginning this year, California has enacted a statewide law to keep food scraps out of landfills.
Beginning this year, California has enacted a statewide law to keep food scraps out of landfills.
Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok resigns, cites political turmoil
Sudan’s Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok announced his resignation Sunday amid political deadlock and widespread pro-democracy protests following a military coup that derailed the country’s fragile transition to democratic rule.
Sudan’s Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok announced his resignation Sunday amid political deadlock and widespread pro-democracy protests following a military coup that derailed the country’s fragile transition to democratic rule.
Eagles fans fall onto field while cheering on Hurts
Eagles fans excited to cheer on quarterback Jalen Hurts after Philadelphia's win over Washington on Sunday pressed hard against a gate along the visitor's tunnel and fell onto the field.
Eagles fans excited to cheer on quarterback Jalen Hurts after Philadelphia's win over Washington on Sunday pressed hard against a gate along the visitor's tunnel and fell onto the field.
Schools adapt for return from break as COVID-19 cases surge
Mask requirements are returning in some school districts that had dropped them. Some are planning to vastly ramp up virus testing among students and staff. And a small number of school systems are switching to remote learning — for just a short while, educators hope.
Mask requirements are returning in some school districts that had dropped them. Some are planning to vastly ramp up virus testing among students and staff. And a small number of school systems are switching to remote learning — for just a short while, educators hope.
South Africa to stop most contact tracing as 80% of population gain some immunity
COVID-19 safety measures like contact tracing and quarantining are, for the most part, coming to an end in South Africa.
COVID-19 safety measures like contact tracing and quarantining are, for the most part, coming to an end in South Africa.
ExxonMobil Baytown explosion: 4 workers hurt in 'major industrial accident'
An explosion at the ExxonMobil plant in Bayton, Texas, left four workers hurt, officials said.
An explosion at the ExxonMobil plant in Bayton, Texas, left four workers hurt, officials said.
'Home Alone' star Devin Ratray arrested on domestic violence charges in Oklahoma, released on bond
"Home Alone" actor Devin Ratray was arrested on domestic violence charges after he allegedly tried to strangle his girlfriend during an argument, according to online records.
"Home Alone" actor Devin Ratray was arrested on domestic violence charges after he allegedly tried to strangle his girlfriend during an argument, according to online records.
Oklahoma boy, 11, saves woman from house fire on same day he saved classmate's life
Police in Oklahoma gave an 11-year-old boy a certificate, honoring him as a deputy after he saved a choking classmate and a woman escaping a house fire on the same day.
Police in Oklahoma gave an 11-year-old boy a certificate, honoring him as a deputy after he saved a choking classmate and a woman escaping a house fire on the same day.
Houston waitress receives $1000 tip days before Christmas
In the spirit of the holidays, a patron at Phat Eatery was feeling generous and left his server a $1000 tip. Little did he know, that waitress is saving up to pay for college and some unexpected medical bills.
In the spirit of the holidays, a patron at Phat Eatery was feeling generous and left his server a $1000 tip. Little did he know, that waitress is saving up to pay for college and some unexpected medical bills.
Velociraptor's ancient relative: Fossils from 125M years ago discovered in UK
Fossils of the velociraptor’s ancient relative from more than 100 million years ago were unearthed in the U.K. and detailed in a new study.
Fossils of the velociraptor’s ancient relative from more than 100 million years ago were unearthed in the U.K. and detailed in a new study.