James Lovell, astronaut and Apollo 13 commander, dies

Astronaut James Lovell, who was commander of the 1970 Apollo 13 mission, has died. Here's what we know.

Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled state evacuate Illinois hotel after bomb threat

A bomb threat was made at the Illinois hotel where Texas Democratic lawmakers are staying after fleeing the state to block a vote on a newly drawn congressional map, officials said Wednesday morning.

Gov. Abbott orders arrest of Texas Democrats in legislative standoff

Texas Democrats have fled the state to block a vote on a new redistricting map. Gov. Abbott has ordered their arrest, stalling critical legislation and raising legal questions.

Multi-state sex trafficking ring exposed at Southfield hotel

An alleged sex trafficking ring was exposed Monday after the suspect brought one of his victims to a Southfield hotel.

Robert Prevost becomes 1st American to be Pope: Here's why there are few non-European pontiffs

Robert Prevost's election as the new pope marks the first time a person from the United States was selected as the head of the Roman Catholic faith. Here's what to know about where previous popes came from, and why an American pontiff was considered to be unlikely, until now.

'Totally my bad': Teen admits to cutting off tanker truck, causing chemical spill that killed 5

A 17-year-old girl said she wasn't aware that she cut off a tanker truck on an Illinois highway, causing it to jackknife and spill caustic ammonia. Five people died from exposure.

Protesters contaminate DNC breakfast with maggots at Chicago hotel: officials

An investigation is underway after a group of protesters allegedly slipped maggots into food that was served during a Democratic National Convention breakfast.

The role of influencers, content creators at this year's DNC

Influencers and content creators are taking part in the DNC in Chicago this year, posting images and videos on social media to reach out to a younger audience.

Chicago DNC 2024: Protesters march on first day of convention

The Democratic National Convention in Chicago has prompted large demonstrations and marches as activists seek to have their voices heard.