Chicago crime: Teen charged in connection with string of armed robberies

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with multiple felonies in connection with a series of armed robberies on Chicago's West and Northwest sides.

Missing Chicago girl, 14, who disappeared in July has been found

A 14-year-old girl who was reported missing on the West Side late last month has been located, according to Chicago police.

Virginia man, Frank Carillo, threatened to kill Kamala Harris: FBI

A Virginia man has been arrested on federal charges for making numerous online threats against top U.S. officials, including Vice President Kamala Harris. 

Great Lakes drownings prompt safety training amid rising death toll
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The Great Lakes, known for their stunning beauty, have proven to be perilous this year, with 65 drownings reported so far. Lake Michigan alone accounts for 37 of those incidents.

What is 'tusi', 'pink cocaine'? The colorful new designer drug that's taking over

Officials say "tusi" or "pink cocaine" is low in price and even higher in risk. It's been linked to several drug busts in NYC and is one of Diddy's alleged drugs of choice.

Woodfield Mall burglars make off with over $1M in jewelry store heist
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Schaumburg police are investigating a brazen burglary at Marquise Jewelers inside Woodfield Mall, where over $1 million in jewelry was stolen during the overnight hours of Aug. 1.

Scammers posing as airline customer service agents, FTC warns

Scammers are targeting air travelers by impersonating airline customer service reps to gain personal information from passengers dealing with flight delays and cancellations at airports.

Houston crime: Mom charged with child abandonment tells her side of the story

 Harris County Constable Precinct 4 announced last week the arrest of a woman accused of leaving her children in the car on a hot day while buying pizza.

Fugitive on the run for 30 years captured after minor bicycle infraction

A fugitive who had been on the run for nearly 30 years was apprehended in West Des Moines, Iowa, after being stopped for a minor bicycle infraction.

ATV crash in Joliet leaves 18-year-old woman seriously injured

An 18-year-old woman was seriously injured when the ATV she was driving overturned in southwest suburban Joliet on Sunday.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson's LA home burglarized: TMZ

The LA home of Hollywood power couple Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson was hit by burglars, TMZ reported.

Boy, 15, shot in Bronzeville

A 15-year-old boy was shot and hospitalized Sunday night in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood.

Drive-by shooting leaves 3 wounded in Fuller Park

Three men were wounded in a drive-by shooting Monday morning in the Fuller Park neighborhood.