Pope Francis embarks on historic trip to Iraq

40 minutes ago | WGN TV

Pope Francis is embarking on a historic trip to Iraq. The Holy Father is traveling just days after several rockets were launched targeting U.S. troops amid deteriorating...
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Las Vegas wrestler rattles Texas special election

1 hour ago | Politico

Just moments before the filing deadline Wednesday, a 6-foot-7-inch former pro wrestler from Las Vegas unexpectedly appeared at the Texas secretary of state's office to file for...
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Pre- and Post-Pandemic Rohmer: Ryūsuke Hamaguchi on Berlinale 2021 Premiere Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy

1 hour ago | Filmmaker Magazine

Even after two of his features were derailed by the pandemic, Japanese director Ryūsuke Hamaguchi had a busy 2020. After breaking out with his 2016 film Happy Hour, Hamaguchi...
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Demanding Loyalty, China Moves to Overhaul Hong Kong Elections

2 hours ago | NY Times

China's national legislature disclosed plans for a law that would make it extremely difficult for Beijing's critics to hold elective office in Hong Kong.
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Jamf 34% Q4 revenue growth, indicating strong Apple enterprise demand

2 hours ago | iMore

Apple's demand in the enterprise continues to grow. What you need to know Jamf has announced its fourth-quarter results for 2020. The company posted 34% revenue growth...
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Republicans Who Voted To Overturn Election Say Congress Should Stay Out Of Elections

3 hours ago | The Huffington Post

GOP lawmakers didn't care about leaving elections to the states when they tried to hand victory to Trump on Jan. 6.
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House OKs George Floyd Act as Democrats avoid ‘defund' clash

3 hours ago | Boston Herald

House Democrats passed the most ambitious effort in decades to overhaul policing nationwide, avoiding a potential clash with moderates in their own party who were wary of...
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Yes, you are getting lots of robocalls again

3 hours ago | WISN

Last month marked the highest monthly robocall volume since February 2020.
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Charges: Man Stole Unemployment Insurance Benefits While Receiving PPP Loan

3 hours ago | CBS

MINNEAPOLIS - A 58-year-old Lakeville man was charged via summons for one count of theft of unemployment insurance benefits on Wednesday. According to the criminal complaint...
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Despite pandemic, 2020 was deadliest for Illinois roads in 13 years

3 hours ago | WGN TV

LISLE, Ill. - With more Illinoisans staying home as a result of the pandemic, state officials say fatal crashes are on the rise, with 2020 being the deadliest on Illinois...
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Big 12 champ No. 3 Baylor beats No. 17 Oklahoma State 81-70

WACO, Texas - Jared Butler scored 22 points and No. 3 Baylor, fresh off clinching its first Big 12 title on the road two days earlier, beat No. 17 Oklahoma State 81-70 on... Read more ...

Trump appointee arrested in connection with Capitol riot

The FBI on Thursday arrested Federico Klein, a former State Department aide, on charges related to the storming of the Capitol on Jan. 6, marking the first known instance of an... Read more ...

Capitol Police Request That National Guard Extend Stay In Washington By 60 Days

The request, reported by multiple outlets, comes amid heightened security in response to a another potential extremist plot to attack the Capitol complex. Read more ...

Body believed to missing Kentucky man found in Grand Canyon

The National Park Service recovered a body in the Grand Canyon believed to be that of a missing Kentucky man. Along with the body, park personnel found a motorcycle on... Read more ...

James, Durant choose their teams for Sunday's All-Star Game

LeBron James has faced Giannis Antetokounmpo as an opponent in the last three All-Star Games. Read more ...

One year later: Health care workers reflect on impact of coronavirus in Maryland

One year ago, this week, the first patients with COVID-19 were hospitalized in Maryland. It's been quite the ride for health care workers across the state, facing a once in a... Read more ...

NBA All-Star rosters 2021: Full results, draft picks for Team LeBron vs...

Captains LeBron James and Kevin Durant will make their picks at the 2021 NBA All-Star Draft. Let's see how the teams stack up. Read more ...

Lawmakers Expel Colleague for Pattern of Harassment

The North Dakota House on Thursday voted to expel a lawmaker accused of threatening and sexually harassing women at the Capitol, the first such expulsion in state history... Read more ...

Villanova loses Gillespie to season-ending knee injury

VILLANOVA, Pa. - Villanova guard Collin Gillespie has a torn medial collateral ligament in his left knee and is expected to miss the rest of the season. Read more ...

New Yorkers split if Governor Cuomo's apology was sincere

NEW YORK - New York voters are split if Governor Cuomo meant his apology about his alleged unwanted sexual advances , but a majority believe he harassed his former staffers... Read more ...