Two brothers claim Father Michael Pfleger abused them as boys, say they could no longer keep their secret
The Rev. Michael Pfleger has long been a civil rights activist and champion of Chicago’s African-American community.
Dollhouse makeovers become full-time job for woman left out of work in pandemic
Kate Yetman picked up an old dollhouse on the side of the road thinking it would be a fun pandemic project.
After suffering through tragedies, West Side mom surprised with new car
It was an amazing day Sunday for a single mom of four from Chicago’s West Side. Iashiskala Sims suffered a miscarriage days after her car was stolen last year.
Pause on student loan payments ‘life changing’ for some North Texans in debt
After the U.S. Department of Education announced that at the request of President Joe Biden it will extend the pause on federal student loan payments, many struggling borrowers are breathing a sigh of relief.
Steve Harvey has his eye on daughter's boyfriend, Michael B. Jordan
Steve Harvey has given his approval of his daughter Lori's relationship with Michael B. Jordan - for now.
Biden replaces controversial White House physician
President Joe Biden has replaced the controversial White House physician who offered misleading information about President Donald Trump's coronavirus diagnosis last fall.
Senate Republicans just took 2 big hits to their 2022 chances
Just days into their newfound status as the minority party, Senate Republicans suffered two body blows that could badly complicate their chances of retaking control in 2022.
Rand Paul's ridiculous answer on whether the election was 'stolen'
Even now -- after the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th president, after the January 6 riot at the US Capitol, after the myriad lawsuit dismissals -- Rand Paul can't bring himself to say that the 2020 election was not, in fact, stolen.
In the nearly 232-year history of the US Senate there have only been 11 Black senators
Congress set a new diversity record this year with its highest-ever number of women and racial minorities, including 60 Black lawmakers.
Twitter bets on crowdsourcing to help combat misinformation
Twitter on Monday launched Birdwatch, an experiment that relies on the social network's users to provide context to tweets and to combat misinformation.
Stimulus checks, unemployment and more: Here's the aid that's coming from Washington -- and what might be coming soon
There's lots of talk of all the federal assistance going to Americans and small businesses in need. But while some is already approved, not all of it is out the door yet -- and some of it is still just at the proposal stage.
Frustration grows over fractured COVID-19 vaccine rollout
There’s growing frustration about the fractured COVID-19 vaccine rollout as we continue to deal with the pandemic. Thousands of shots are being given in the Philadelphia region every day, but it’s not enough.
The new US Covid-19 test requirement for travelers: What you need to know
All air passengers 2 and older must show proof of a negative Covid-19 test result to enter the United States starting at 12:01 a.m. ET Tuesday, January 26.
Why the Trump impeachment trial is crucial
How does a country recover from four years of virulent acrimony? The urgent need to heal America's divisions, to "end this uncivil war," stood at the center of President Joe Biden's stirring inaugural speech. He implored Americans to "open our souls instead of hardening our hearts."
Family pleads for dog’s safe return after SUV stolen outside MOA hotel
Remy was found safe, the family reports. He was located in Brooklyn Park and is being held in Maple Grove until he can be picked up. The family thanked officials in Bloomington and Brooklyn Park for working to find Remy.
Educators allowed to get vaccinated, but limited doses lead to few getting shots
The state of Minnesota kicked off its COVID-19 vaccine community pilot program Jan. 21. Educators were in the group and allowed to sign up, but very few teachers actually got vaccinated.
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte will resign amid pandemic and political turmoil
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte will resign on Tuesday morning, his office said in a statement on Monday, heightening political turmoil in the country as it battles Covid-19.
The strange but true reason why GameStop's stock keeps surging
GameStop is expected to lose money this year and next year. Sales growth is sluggish as fewer gamers need to go to stores — or even shop online — when they can download new titles directly from their consoles, PCs, phones or tablets. So why are shares of the video game retailer up more than 275% so far in 2021?
Police break up big fight at trampoline park
Dozens of teenagers were involved in a fight at a trampoline park in Hamden over the weekend. Police said they were called to the Funz Trampoline Park on Dixwell Avenue Saturday around 9 p.m.
Coke with Coffee is (finally) here
Coke with Coffee is finally launching Monday in the United States after being available for years internationally.
