Jury awards $49.5M to the family of a woman killed in 2019 Boeing Max crash
A federal jury in Chicago has awarded $49.5 million to the family of a 24-year-old nonprofit global health worker killed in the 2019 crash of a Boeing 737 Max jet…
Taylor Swift, lawsuits and quirky exemptions: How empty homes tax works in other cities
Vacancy home taxes often face legal and political opposition.
What to know about a Tennessee man known for making racist videos now charged with attempted murder
Dalton Eatherly posted audio to social media on Wednesday admitting to shooting a man who he says hit him.
Muskets like those from 1776 are mostly exempt from today’s gun laws
Guns that are antiques or replicas of antiques are not considered firearms under federal law.
Postal Service releases special edition bald eagle stamps for America’s 250th
The U.S. Postal Service is releasing special edition stamps featuring the bald eagle for America's 250th birthday.
Small cities in big Texas metro areas lead as the fastest growing municipalities in the US
Small cities in big Texas metro areas are the fastest-growing in the U.S. The Census Bureau reported Thursday that Celina, Princeton, Melissa and Anna were at the top of the…
Survivors of plane crash off Florida were on a life raft for hours with no idea if help was coming
The plane was flying between two airports in the Bahamas when it suffered engine failure Tuesday.
Allegiant Air and Sun Country complete merger, creating larger budget airline for travelers
The deal comes as the industry faces rising jet fuel costs driven by the Iran war, which has pushed up fares and added pressure across budget airlines.
Doctor who helped ship take care of passengers with hantavirus is isolated in Nebraska medical unit
Dr. Stephen Kornfeld says he volunteered to help care for sickened passengers aboard the MV Hondius. Now he's among 18 Americans under observation.
Joe Sedelmaier, who created memorable ‘Where’s the beef?’ and FedEx ads, dies at 92
As the director of award-winning TV commercials, Sedelmaier chose to stay and create in Chicago, rather than decamp for the coasts.