-
70-Year-Old Nurse Who Came Out of Retirement to Teach Nursing Students, Dies of COVID-19
A North Texas family and college campus is mourning the loss of a beloved registered nurse who came out of retirement to teach future frontline workers amid the COVID-19 health crisis, only to die of the virus, herself.
-
Toys ‘R' Us Opening Adventure Playland in Chicago
A massive indoor Toys “R” Us playland is opening in Chicago this week, bringing “larger-than-life” toys and themed playrooms for both kids and adults.
-
‘Jeopardy!' Champ Out of Debut World Series of Poker Event
“Jeopardy!” champion and professional sports gambler James Holzhauer finished out of money in his World Series of Poker debut on Monday, a tournament official said. Holzhauer finished in 454th place among more than 1,800 entrants in a No-Limit Hold’em event, spokesman Seth Palansky said. Buy-in was $1,500 and Holzhauer didn’t reach the top 281 finishers who will win shares of...
-
‘Jeopardy!' Champ Out of Debut World Series of Poker Event
“Jeopardy!” champion and professional sports gambler James Holzhauer finished out of money in his World Series of Poker debut on Monday, a tournament official said. Holzhauer finished in 454th place among more than 1,800 entrants in a No-Limit Hold’em event, spokesman Seth Palansky said. Buy-in was $1,500 and Holzhauer didn’t reach the top 281 finishers who will win shares of...
-
Dancer Paralyzed in O'Hare Shelter Collapse Settles for $115M
Darden’s lawyers announced Tuesday that they settled for $115 million after the city argued in court that the verdict was “excessive.”
-
E! Cancels Joan Rivers' ‘Fashion Police' After 22-Year Run
E!’s long-running series, “Fashion Police,” will come to an end next month with a special finale featuring its late host and co-creator Joan Rivers. The series began in 1995 and became a staple on the red carpet at major awards shows with Rivers commentating on celebrity looks. It continued after Rivers’ 2014 death with her daughter, Melissa, as a co-host....
-
Darden Speaks Out Following Lawsuit Verdict
A young dancer whose life changed forever after an airport accident speaks out. “Tierney Darden” was left paralyzed after a bus shelter collapsed on top of her in 2015, and a jury awarded her $148 million. NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski has the latest.
-
Jury Awards $148M to Dancer Paralyzed in O'Hare Shelter Collapse
A 12 person jury reached a verdict Wednesday in the Tierney Darden vs. City of Chicago trial.
-
Jury Awards $148M to Dancer Paralyzed in O'Hare Shelter Collapse
A jury awarded a dancer who was paralyzed when a bus shelter collapsed on her at O’Hare airport $148 million Wednesday following days of emotional testimony. Trina Orlando reports.
-
‘I Knew I Was Paralyzed': Former Dancer Tells Jury of Day O'Hare Bus Shelter Collapsed on Her
With her attorneys at her side, Tierney Darden for the first time told jurors what it was like when this 760 pound bus shelter came loose from its mounting at O’Hare airport and fell on her.
-
Darden Trial Begins in Chicago
Emotional testimony was heard Wednesday in the trial of a former dancer paralyzed in an accident at O’Hare. NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski has the latest from Daley Center.
-
6-Month-Old Child Dies After Left in Hot Car: Collin County Sheriff's Office
A 6-month-old child has died after being left inside a hot car Tuesday, the Collin County Sheriff’s Office confirms.