Woman kills retired Illinois State trooper, injures 2 others in Chicago-area cigar lounge shooting
iStock(CHICAGO) — A retired Illinois state trooper was killed and two other troopers, one current and one retired, were injured in a shooting at a Chicago-area cigar lounge Friday night, authorities said. The woman who police identified
Councilwoman reconciles with anonymous caller who left threatening voicemail
iStock(NEW YORK) — A newly-elected Massachusetts city councilwoman who publicized an intimidating anonymous voicemail, was confronted by the caller, again. This time the conversation was less about hate and more about “reconciliation.” Earlier this week, Councilwoman Julia
NYPD cop and fiancee allegedly froze 8-year-old boy with autism to death, police said
iStock(NEW YORK) — An 8-year-old boy with autism died of hypothermia last week after his NYPD cop dad allegedly placed him inside a freezing cold garage as temperatures dropped well below zero, officials said. Suffolk County police
Friend recounts victim's last moments before Houston explosion
iStock(HOUSTON) — A deadly explosion that left two people dead and sent shock waves throughout the city was felt by one of the victim’s friends, just after they spoke on the phone. Bobbie, a friend of one
Storm system brings snow from Midwest to Great Lakes
ABC News (NEW YORK) — A storm system is bringing snow this morning to parts of the Midwest and Great Lakes, as well as very heavy rain to much of the mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Snowfall rates of
Why is Vladimir Putin racing to amend Russia's constitution?
iStock(MOSCOW) — Ever since Vladimir Putin announced a dramatic overhaul of Russia’s constitution and the removal of his longtime prime minister and cabinet, Russians have been asking themselves a single question: What is Putin up to? Since
Gold-seated toilet among Frank Sinatra items up for auction
iStock/ChoochartSansong(REPAUPO, N.J.) — Frank Sinatra fans itching to redecorate may be in luck. On Sunday, multiple items, including a gold-seated toilet, will go up for auction from the legendary singer’s Chairman Executive Suite at the Golden Nugget
Cultural traditions, food and festivities mark Lunar New Year
iStock/kotoffei(BEIJING) — Dragons, red envelopes, dumplings, firecrackers, lanterns and rats are all symbolic of festivities tied to Lunar New Year. As millions ring in the Lunar New Year in Southeast Asia, people will be celebrating by spending
Who wants to buy an old Washington State ferry? It’s for sale on Ebay
Do you want to own an old ferryboat? Northwest News Network reports that a retired Washington car ferry is for sale again after the current owner’s many ideas for the boat did not work out. Florida businessman
State opens public comment on western Port Angeles Harbor cleanup
The Department of Ecology will hold an Open House next Tuesday at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Olympic Medical Center, Linkletter Hall in Port Angeles to answer your questions and present information about Port Angeles Harbor