By MATTHEW LEE, AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday that the Trump administration told Venezuela’s interim authorities “weeks and weeks ago” that opposition leader María Corina Machado should be allowed to return as …
US told Venezuelan authorities that opposition leader Machado should be allowed to return Read MoreBy EDITH M. LEDERER UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Russia committed war crimes and crimes against humanity in Ukraine by intentionally attacking energy infrastructure, leaving millions of people without electricity and heat in freezing temperatures, a U.N.-backed inquiry reported Monday. The …
Russia committed war crimes in Ukraine by attacking its energy grid, UN-backed inquiry says Read MoreBy DEE-ANN DURBIN Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start this year as U.S. consumers grapple with high living costs and eye-popping chocolate prices. Halloween candy sales fell 6.7% in the month ending Oct. 17 compared to the …
Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concerns Read MoreScroll down to see WBEZ/Sun-Times food contributor Maggie Hennessy’s list of 12 outstanding croissants — from unfettered to flavormaxxed. A rustling crunch cascades as my teeth shatter the outer layer of a chubby pastry football shellacked in egg wash. Butter …
Searching for the perfect croissant in Chicago Read MoreBy GENE JOHNSON SEATTLE (AP) — The Trump administration on Monday asked Washington state to set aside any ballots received from more than 400 people it suspects registered to vote without U.S. citizenship. In a letter to the Washington Secretary …
Trump administration asks Washington to set aside ballots from 400 voters it says may be noncitizens Read MoreBy ERIC TUCKER, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and MICHAEL KUNZELMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is attempting to prosecute James Comey for what it calls a decade-old leak of classified information, an effort the former FBI director’s lawyers immediately dismissed …
Trump administration attempting to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey again Read MoreI shouldn’t get so angry. It isn’t healthy. Last week, New York state summoned me to jury duty. I went, of course. It’s the law, and my duty. A jury may protect the innocent from government abuse. Ordinary citizens, not …
John Stossel: Why jury duty is so miserable Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A 37-year-old Illinois man is charged with sending threatening letters to members of Congress containing a white powder, including one with a note reading “HAH enjoy the gift,” according to federal court records. The criminal complaint …
Illinois man charged with mailing white powder to members of Congress Read MoreAs defensive end and Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett continues to rehab from knee surgery, the Rams have not made a decision yet on whether or not he will return to practice this week. Speaking in his usual …
Rams still waiting to decide on Myles Garrett’s return to practice Read MoreThe Trump administration and California election officials remain locked in a legal battle over mail ballots, with a federal judge set to hear arguments – and possibly rule – Tuesday, Oct. 27, on a U.S. Department of Justice request that …
DOJ request for California ballots of ‘likely noncitizens’ be set aside lands in court Tuesday Read MoreFollowing a nearly two-year closure, one of Los Angeles’ oldest restaurants is reopening before the end of the year. The famous pancakes, fried potatoes and country-fried steak and eggs will once again be served at The Original Pantry Café starting …
The Original Pantry Café set to reopen in November Read MoreReading Time: 2 minutes It’s not easy to upgrade from Megan Fox. But apparently Machine Gun Kelly believes he’s done exactly that. As we previously reported, MGK is dating Dakota Johnson these days. And it seems that the relationship is …
Machine Gun Kelly Allegedly Ranks Dakota Johnson Over Ex Megan Fox, Sparks Global Hotness Debate Read MoreReading Time: 3 minutes After four years together, Chrishell Stause and G Flip are calling it quits. The reality star shared the news in a tearful video posted on Instagram moments ago. The split itself is surprising, but the most …
Chrishell Stause and G Flip Split After Four Years Together Read MoreJustyna and Lena were killed as they walked to school in Leeds (Picture: West Yorkshire Police) Two men have been jailed for a total of 28 years after racing high-powered cars, killing a mum and her four-year-old daughter instantly as …
Drivers racing at 90mph jailed after killing mum walking daughter to school Read MoreA suspected serial killer accused of murdering and cannibalising 38 people across Uganda in a 15-year spree now faces execution. Mujurizi Moses could be Uganda’s most notorious serial killer suspect, accused of bursting through the walls of homes and butchering …
Serial killer cannibal ‘who killed and ate 38 people’ to be executed Read MoreRookie Caleb Wilson didn’t really need the reminder as someone recited the Bulls’ upcoming schedule to him. ‘‘It’s rough,’’ he said before hearing about a second game against the Celtics this week. ‘‘Rough’’ is one word that comes to mind. …
Bulls slowly figuring some things out, but schedule about to turn brutal Read MoreFor Jason Lieser’s optimistic look at the Bears’ next 10 games, click here. It’s easy to be optimistic about the Bears’ first seven games. It gets harder to do so when you look at their final 10. For all their …
Optimist vs. Pessimist: Bears could struggle to dig out of NFC North hole Read MoreFor Patrick Finley’s pessimistic look at the Bears’ next 10 games, click here. The current version of the Bears requires some rewiring of the brain for anyone who has watched this team the last four decades. It’s the same uniform, …
Optimist vs. Pessimist: There’s no limit to what the Bears can do over the final 10 games Read MoreNothing is going right for the Blackhawks. They certainly haven’t helped themselves much during a frustrating start to the season, but they haven’t been lucky, either. Case in point: Ryan Donato. He had five prime scoring chances Sunday against the …
Blackhawks’ frustrations mount as breakdown leads to third straight loss Read MoreDefenseman Seth Jones wasn’t exactly welcomed back Sunday to the United Center, where he played his first game since the Blackhawks traded him to the Panthers on March 1, 2025. There was no video tribute and no cheers for Jones, …
Ex-Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones isn’t exactly welcomed back, has no hard feelings Read More