Snowfall is taking its toll on air travel in Chicago as one plane trying to land at O’Hare International Airport slid off the runway.
Author: AP Domestic
Zimbabwe’s severe drought is killing elephants
A severe drought in Zimbabwe is threatening elephants and many other wildlife.
Lindsey Graham calls for release of whistleblower identity
Senator Lindsey Graham is calling for the identity of the whistleblower who spurred the impeachment inquiry to be made public. But Democrats are pushing back saying that demand is “simply revenge.” (Nov. 6)
Chicago top cop: Girl’s shooting touches us all
Chicago police say they believe a gang member was the intended target in a shooting that left a 7-year-old girl who was trick-or-treating critically injured. (Nov. 1)
Andrew Cuomo: Donald Trump changed residency for legal reasons
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says legal troubles are the motivator behind President Donald Trump’s change in residency. Trump tweeted late Thursday that he will make Palm Beach, Florida, his permanent residence after leaving the White House. (Nov. 1)
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Small plane crashes into NJ home
A New Jersey mayor says he does not believe anyone was injured on the ground after a plane crashed in a residential neighborhood and set two houses on fire. (Oct. 29)
US-China trade war worries tourism industry
Washington DC’s tourism marketing agency stays optimistic about Chinese tourism to the U.S., despite a still-raging trade war. (Oct. 28)
Joe Biden unconcerned about Elizabeth Warren’s rise
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said Saturday he was undeterred by the ascendancy of rival Elizabeth Warren in the polls. (Oct. 26)
Today in History for October 17th
Highlights of this day in history: Arab oil embargo fuels energy crisis; Americans clinch revolutionary victory at Saratoga; more (Oct. 17)
Google unveils new phone, connected gadgets
Google unveiled a new Pixel smartphone and other hardware devices Tuesday, all aimed at getting people even more reliant on its artificial-intelligence services. (Oct. 15)