Armed robbers strike downtown, 4 groups attacked, held at gunpoint, police say

Armed robbers struck at least four times within a half hour in and around the Loop early Thursday morning.Chicago Police are investigating robberies or attempted robberies in Streeterville and the ... Read More

74-year-old suspected bank robber possibly a scam victim, police sergeant says

FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WXIX/Gray News) - A 74-year-old woman accused of robbing an Ohio bank at gunpoint may have been a victim of online scammers, according to a police sergeant. Read More

At least 8 robbed within minutes of each other overnight, some violently in Loop, North Side

At least eight people fell victim to armed robbers within minutes of each other overnight, and some of incidents turned violent with victims being struck in the head and dragged in the street, ... Read More

Woman dragged into street during armed robbery attempted, 3 others reported: CPD

Several armed robberies were reported in Downtown overnight, including one where a 66-year-old woman was dragged into the street, police said. The first incident took place near ... Read More

Wyoming 14-year-old called two teens 'freaks' and was killed for it weeks later, police say

Teens Dominique Harris and Jarreth Plunkett are being charged as adults in the death of 14-year-old Robert Dean Maher, who was stabbed with a stolen knife and died Sunday. Read More

The 12 Most Dangerous Places in the World

There are plenty of desirable locations where traveling can be tricky—or downright deadly. Read through our list of the most dangerous countries in the world and our suggestions for where to go ... Read More

Paris opening ceremony on river Seine to go nearly 4 hours

With sunset and moonlight gleaming on the river, the grandiose opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics will last nearly four hours. A total of 205 delegations will parade on more than 80 boats on the ... Read More

Bates, top US contender, looks to make way through Boston

American Emma Bates is hoping to improve on last year's fifth-place finish when she lines up for the Boston Marathon on Monday. She'll also be looking out for potholes. Read More

China is pushing fentanyl crisis in US, House panel says: ‘It wants the chaos and devastation’

China is “knee deep” in fueling the fentanyl crisis in the U.S., even offering tax rebates for illicit drugs to capitalize on the chaos and devastation, congressional leaders charge. Read More

Iran fires at suspected Israeli attack drones near Isfahan air base and nuclear site

The facility at Isfahan operates three small Chinese-supplied research reactors, as well as handling fuel production and other activities for Iran's civilian nuclear program. Read More

Scheffler keeps up dominant run with victory at Hilton Head

Scottie Scheffler winning the RBC Heritage was inevitable. He returned to Harbour Town on Monday morning with a five-shot lead and three holes to play. Scheffler ended his streak of 68 holes at par or ... Read More

Scottie Scheffler finishes off another win at Hilton Head to extend dominant run

Scheffler now has 40 consecutive rounds at par or better, a streak that began at East Lake in the Tour Championship last August. His position at No. 1 in the world is so great that he became the first ... Read More