MURPHYSBORO, Ill. — From Logan School’s top floor, 11-year-old Othella Silvey should have been able to see her house easily — it was less than two blocks away. But after […]

Suspect who set man on fire in Times Square sought by NYPD
NEW YORK — Police in New York City are searching for a suspect they say set a man on fire in Times Square shortly before 4 a.m. Sunday morning near […]

Oklahomans survey devastation after hundreds of homes are destroyed and damaged by wildfires
DALLAS — As Oklahomans assessed the devastation from wildfires that whipped across the state, damaging or destroying hundreds of homes, officials in both Oklahoma and Texas warned Sunday of an […]

Trial to begin for Haiti town’s ex-mayor on charges he lied about rights abuses to get US residency
BOSTON — A former mayor from Haiti is set to go on trial Monday after authorities say he lied on his visa application about committing rights abuses in his country. […]

Asian shares advance after Wall St rallies to its best day in months, and China reports strong data
BANGKOK — Shares advanced Monday in Asia after U.S. stocks rallied to their best day since November’s election and China reported stronger than expected factory data. Chinese officials were due […]

Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day known for a booze, but more are opting to forgo the buzz
BOSTON — Tommy McCarthy’s Irish bar just outside Boston’s city limits pours more Guinness than almost anywhere in the U.S., yet come this St. Patrick’s Day, the longtime owner of […]

Accused Texas megachurch pastor to surrender in Oklahoma on child sexual abuse charges
OKLAHOMA CITY — A former pastor of a Texas megachurch is expected to turn himself into Oklahoma authorities Monday on child sexual abuse charges. Robert Preston Morris, 63, is expected […]

Newcastle wins the English League Cup, its first major domestic trophy in 70 years
Newcastle wins the English League Cup, its first major domestic trophy in 70 years Source link

California man wins $50 million in lawsuit over burns from Starbucks tea
LOS ANGELES — A delivery driver has won $50 million in a lawsuit after being seriously burned when a Starbucks drink spilled in his lap at a California drive-through, court […]

Appeals court lifts blocks on Trump’s orders restricting diversity, equity and inclusion programs
WASHINGTON — An appeals court on Friday lifted a block on executive orders seeking to end government support for diversity, equity and inclusion programs, handing the Trump administration a win […]