Millions to Cross "Structurally Deficient" Bridges This Weekend
The Washington state bridge that collapsed on Thursday underscores a growing crisis of aging infrastructure, deferre... Read »
Okla. Tornado 911 Calls Offer Glimpse Into Chaos
The emergency calls from Moore, Okla., reveal the confusion and fear of tornado victims in the minutes after... Watch »
Chicago Beaches Open as Temps Dip Into Low 60s
With temperatures feeling more like October than May, the opening of Chicago’s beaches brings a glimpse of... Watch »
3 Dead, 8 Wounded in Overnight Shootings
Marking the start of Memorial Day weekend, Chicago’s violence spiked as three people were killed and at least eight... Read »
Turkey Builds Wall at Syria Border After Bombings
Turkey is building 1.5-mile twin walls along a border crossing with Syria to guard against future attacks following... Read »
Artist Ai Weiwei Constructs Large Map of China with Baby Formula Cans
Chinese artist and social activist Ai Weiwei created an installation made out of more than 1,800 cans of baby formul... Read »
Indy 500 Could Be Better Than 2012's Epic Race
The series is off to a terrific start this year with three winners in the first four races, Read »
Scouts Face More Turmoil After Vote on Gay Youth
The Boy Scouts of America will get no reprieve from controversy after Thursday's contentious vote to accept... Watch »
17 Children Dead in Pakistan School Bus Explosion
At least 17 children were burned to death in eastern Pakistan on Saturday after a defective gas cylinder... Read »
Leader of Infamous Drug Cartel Pleads Guilty
One of the last leaders of one of the world’s most notorious drug cartel pleaded guilty in federal court in San Dieg... Read »
Woman Claims She Was Kept as Slave in Northern Va.
A Kenyan woman in Northern Virginia claims she was held as a domestic slave for three months by Saudi... Watch »
Mercy Flight Crashes in Upstate NY, Killing 2
At least two people are dead after a small plane flying as a volunteer Angel Flight crashed in upstate New... Read »
Penguins Head to Conference Final After Win Over Ottawa, 6-2
The Pittsburgh Penguins expected desperation.
Instead, the listless Ottawa Senators offered little... Read »
Sexual Misconduct Probe Under Way at Alaskan Military Base
The Army has launched a probe into possible sexual misconduct or sexual assault at the Space and Missile... Read »
Navy Dad Suprises Kids During Scavenger Hunt
Navy First Class Petty Officer Aaron Haines has been serving in Japan, but he was the 10th clue in a scavenger hunt... Watch »
Oklahoma Teacher: After Tornado, the "Crying Stopped"
The principal and faculty members of Plaza Towers Elementary School describe the grisly aftermath of a deadly tornad... Watch »
Sox Beat Marlins in 11
Chicago 4, Miami 3 Read »
Reds Power Past Cubs
Cincinnati 7, Chicago 4 Read »
Obama to Attend Chicago Fundraisers Next Week
President Barack Obama will be back in Chicago next Wednesday, May 29, to attend to Democratic fundraisers. Read »
Judge Rules Dept. of "Toughest Sheriff" Involved in Racial Profiling
A federal judge ruled on Friday a sheriff's office in Arizona systematically singled out Latino in its... Read »


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