D.C. Curfew Confusion: What You Need to Know About Youth and Adult Rules

Following President Donald Trump’s decision to federalize the D.C. Police and deploy the National Guard, many residents and social media users have expressed confusion about curfew rules in the District. … Read more

Chicago School Dean Sentenced in Shocking Student Abuse Case

A Cook County judge on Tuesday handed down a 22-year prison sentence to former Chicago Public Schools dean Brian Crowder, 43, for sexually abusing a student while she attended the … Read more

Dallas Police Bust Massive Marijuana Shipment After Tip-off

A tip about a major marijuana shipment headed for Dallas set off an intensive police investigation that ended in a substantial seizure last week. According to a news release, detectives … Read more

San Francisco’s Comeback Play: From Crisis to Clarity

Something has been in the air here for more than a year now — and, unusually, it isn’t fog or another round of hype about the next big thing in … Read more

Colombian Senator’s Tragic Death Shakes Nation Amid Rising Political Violence

Colombian politics has been shaken once again with the tragic death of Senator Miguel Uribe, a rising star and presidential hopeful, who succumbed to his injuries early Monday morning. Uribe, … Read more

Chicago Alderman Takes On Window Sign Overload to Boost Safety and Style

On a routine drive past a gas station just two blocks from her Chatham office, Alderman Michelle Harris notices something that has become all too familiar: bright green vinyl signs … Read more

Vox Media Shakes Up Eater Network with Sudden Layoffs Impacting Vegas Editor

Vox Media this week announced another round of staffing cuts, eliminating 15 positions nationwide and striking a major blow to its Eater network. The layoffs, confirmed on August 7, hit … Read more

Justice Department Targets Letitia James in High Stakes Trump Legal Showdown

The Justice Department has issued subpoenas to New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office as part of a widening criminal investigation linked to former President Donald Trump. The grand jury … Read more

Royal Caribbean Icon of the Seas Water Slide Mishap Leaves Passenger Injured

A day of leisure aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas took a sudden turn when a passenger was injured after a water slide malfunction. On August 7, the acrylic … Read more

Trump Fires Jobs Chief Over ‘Rigged’ Report Claims

In a move that has rattled Washington, former President Donald Trump announced the dismissal of U.S. Commissioner of Labor Statistics Erika McEntarfer, accusing her of manipulating national employment data for … Read more