Army to test first-ever pilot optional Black Hawk helicopter amid major tech shift

The U.S. Army has taken a major step toward autonomous aviation after receiving its first Black Hawk helicopter capable of flying with or without a pilot onboard, the War Department has announced.

Investigators probe final moments before deadly LaGuardia runway crash
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Federal officials detail the last seconds before an Air Canada jet collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, as investigators examine possible communication breakdowns and safety failures.

Possible human remains, skull found in Will County
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An investigation has been launched after possible human remains, including a skull, were discovered Tuesday afternoon in Will County.

NASA moon base and Mars mission announced: What to know

NASA gave details of America’s future in space this week, laying out plans in the coming years to build a base on the moon and send a nuclear spacecraft to Mars.

Poll: Most Americans say war in Iran has gone too far

As President Trump deploys more troops to the Middle East, the majority of Americans believe the U.S-Israeli war against Iran has gone too far, a new AP-NORC poll finds. 

Chicago Lululemon theft: Men accused of stealing $9K in merchandise

Two men are accused of stealing thousands in merchandise from a Chicago Lululemon, and more items were found in their vehicle.

Possible human remains, skull found in Will County

An investigation is underway after possible human remains, including a skull, were discovered Tuesday afternoon in Will County.

PAWS Chicago welcomes 41 rescued dogs from Los Angeles
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Carlos Ahdahn from PAWS Chicago explains how the dogs were flown to Chicago for urgent care, the “welcome home” process, and how the community can help these pups find forever homes.

NEIU student sexually assaulted inside campus housing, officials say

A Northeastern Illinois University student was reportedly sexually assaulted in campus housing over the weekend on Chicago's Northwest Side.

CTA violence persists as community group works to intervene
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Violence Interrupters founder Tio Hardiman discusses a recent Red Line stabbing, why crime continues on the CTA, and how his group is working to prevent it.

Semi crash on Kennedy Expressway blocks lanes during morning rush
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A semi collided with a car Wednesday morning on the Kennedy Expressway, shutting down three lanes of traffic during the morning commute.