Indiana sheriff's deputy shot in hospital emergency room
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An Indiana sheriff's deputy was shot and a suspect was taken into custody Friday morning at Fransciscan Hospital in northwest Indiana.

West Nile virus detected in suburban Chicago mosquitoes

Mosquitoes in Will County have tested positive for West Nile virus, health officials announced Friday.

Pentagon releases second set of videos as part of Trump's UFO transparency directive
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The Pentagon on May 22 released a second batch of videos on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) sightings as part of President Donald Trump’s directive aimed at increasing government transparency around reported UFO sightings. The videos include audio of a medical debriefing of the Apollo 12 mission astronaut crew, Commander Charles “Pete” Conrad, Command Module Pilot Richard “Dick” F. Gordon, and Lunar Module Pilot Alan L. Bean. In the audio, the three describe seeing instances of light flashes or “streaks of lights” which they say occurred in the dark as they tried to sleep. Another video released shows a United States Air Force National Guard shooting down a UAP over Lake Huron on February 12, 2023 and UFOs in formation over the Persian Gulf recorded in October 2019.

NEW DETAILS: Indiana sheriff's deputy shot in ER at Franciscan Hospital; suspect in custody
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An Indiana sheriff's deputy was shot Friday morning inside the emergency room at Franciscan Health Michigan City in northwest Indiana. Authorities said the deputy was hospitalized in critical but stable condition, and a suspect was later arrested in nearby woods.

Man accused of shooting at Chicago police officers faces attempted murder charges

A man is facing multiple felony charges, including attempted first-degree murder, after authorities say he fired shots at two Chicago police officers and a woman during a confrontation Monday night.

Scam caller steals nearly $1.1M from City of Aurora payroll accounts: officials

A social engineering scam led to nearly $1.1 million in fraudulent transfers from the City of Aurora’s payroll bank accounts, prompting an investigation, officials said.

Pentagon releases new batch of declassified UFO files

The Pentagon on May 22 released a second set of declassified files on what NASA calls Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), commonly referred to as unidentified flying objects (UFOs). 

Trump reverses course, sending 5,000 troops to Poland weeks after Europe withdrawal

President Donald Trump announced a deployment of U.S. troops to Poland, a decision that marks a departure from the Trump administration’s recent actions to withdraw forces from Europe.

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery prepares for Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen service members
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An official with Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery discusses preparations for Memorial Day events in Elwood, Illinois, including volunteer efforts and ways the public can honor fallen military members.

Chicago house fire: 8-year-old victim identified after 4 deaths ruled homicides

One more victim has been identified after a suspected arson in Chicago's West Englewood neighborhood left four people dead, including two children.

America 250: Celebrate with these free and unique events

The U.S. is turning 250 this year. Here are some events that you may not have heard of to celebrate the momentous occasion.

The meaning of Memorial Day - Remembering America’s fallen service members

Memorial Day is one of the most widely observed federal holidays in the United States, but its original purpose was never intended to be celebratory. 

Wisconsin driver removes ‘road closed’ barrier; stuck in fresh concrete

WisDOT is reminding motorists to never remove or ignore traffic barriers after a driver in Milwaukee County drove into freshly poured concrete.