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Five-minute neck scan can spot dementia 10 years earlier, say scientists

A five-minute neck scan could predict a person's risk of developing dementia a full decade before symptoms emerge, researchers have said.

David Hockney painting poised to smash auction records

On Thursday, a well-known painting by British artist David Hockney is poised to smash the record for a work by a living artist sold at auction.

Georgia police officer killed in the line of duty honored -- by jail inmates

Georgia police officer Antwan Toney was honored in many ways after he was killed in the line of duty last month.

ABC News: Michelle Obama 'stopped even trying to smile' at Trump inauguration

Former first lady Michelle Obama wrote that she was unable to put on a happy face and smile during President Donald Trump's inauguration in her new book, according to ABC News.

Sears should close for good, creditors say

It's time to pull the plug on Sears, according to its creditors.

Community honors Maj. Brent Taylor with vigil; large American flag hung at mouth of canyon

As the nation recognizes our veterans nationally, a large group of North Ogden residents decided to recognize them and one of their own, Maj. Brent Taylor, in a very big way.

Briton dies of rabies after getting bitten by a cat in Morocco

A British resident has died of rabies after getting bitten by a cat in Morocco, public health officials said on Monday. Public Health England (PHE) issued a warning Monday to all UK residents after the resident contracted the disease.

Israel defends secret Gaza operation that led to death of IDF solider and Hamas commander

The Israeli army has defended a secret operation inside Gaza that left one of its officers dead, after it was forced to pull out its soldiers in an effort that ended in the deaths of seven Palestinians, including a senior …

Chicago actor returns to stage months after being shot

When the curtain goes up Friday night at Theater Wit, a Chicago actor will make his triumphant return months after he was shot near a CTA Red Line stop.

This app puts a personal trainer in your ear

"Keep your elbows as close to your sides as possible," the personal trainer tells me as I start my last set of push-ups.

California wildfires kill 31 people, with more devastation to come

The most destructive wildfire in California history is nowhere near done with its catastrophic rampage.

Competency exam ordered for man accused of firing shots, threatening polls on Election Day

A 20-year-old man has been charged in connection to a shots fired incident and serious threats made against polling places on Election Day in Milwaukee Tuesday, Nov, 6.

Vatican orders US bishops to delay taking action on sexual abuse crisis

The Vatican has told the US Conference of Catholic Bishops to delay voting on measures to hold bishops accountable for failing to protect children from sexual abuse, the president of the conference said in a surprise announcement Monday morning.

Here's how you can help those affected by the California wildfires

Three massive wildfires are burning across the state of California. More than 300,000 people have evacuated. At least 31 people are dead.

Security guard killed by police in Robbins bar wanted to be a cop, friends say

The security guard fatally shot by police at a suburban bar Sunday loved music and had plans to become a police officer, friends said.