Ex-officer charged with murder in homeless death testifies

Members of the Chicago City Council on Tuesday considered Mayor Rahm Emanuel's plan to create and fund a new agency to investigate officer-involved shootings and police misconduct allegations, a proposal that... Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's plan to create a new agency to better investigate police shootings and misconduct allegations is moving toward approval, even as critics say it's not strong enough to keep a close eye... Legal experts say a dashboard camera recording of two California police officers discussing hitting a suspect with their police car does not make it more likely that they will face criminal charges in the fatal... A dashboard camera recording of two California police officers discussing hitting a suspect armed with a knife with their police car before appearing to try to run him down does not make it more likely that they will face... One of two former police officers ... (more)

Jeremy Corbyn’s campaign group refuses to expel activist Jackie Walker

Kim Kardashian was dragged out of bed in just her robe, bound with zip ties and thrown in her tub by five masked men she feared would rape her - as quick-thinking friend staying in the Paris apartment heard the commotion and called for help Worrying spread of mysterious polio-like illness has left more than 100 children paralyzed across America with little hope of recovery - as doctors warn of a new surge in cases Should YOU be worried about your cholesterol? From sleeping more to eating eggs: 10 things you should know to keep your heart in check Are you putting on your eye cream WRONG? Skincare expert says you shouldn't apply it under your eye at all Are your breasts too DENSE to detect cancer? Australian researchers warn it might be the case and urge women to be 'aware' Hurricane Matthew drenches Haiti and and could hit Florida on Wednesday as Gov. Rick Scott warns residents to stock ... (more)

USTRANSCOM Evacuates Families and Pets to NAS Pensacola

Four C-17 and two C-130 aircraft from U.S. Transportation Command relocated approximately 700 spouses and children, along with 65 pets, from Naval Station Guantanamo Bay , Cuba, to Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla, yesterday, Oct. 2. The NAS Pensacola commanding officer, Captain Christopher Martin, met the planes as they arrived. Shuttle busses carried the evacuees to quarters where they will live until it is safe to return to NSGB.

President Obama and former Shimon Peres’s son during funeral…

BREAKING NEWS: Six-year-old boy, who was shot in elementary school attack by 'bullied' 14-year-old gunman, dies in hospital What happened to Natsumi? Missing Japanese student is found dead in abandoned Canadian mansion after appearing on surveillance video 'pleading' with mystery backpacker miles from home GOP insiders say they are 'humiliated by Trump's fight with beauty queen' as Clinton mocks him with her own 3am tweets Angelina Jolie 'doesn't want Brad Pitt to be prosecuted' over allegations he abused son Maddox, 15, as temporary deal gives her physical custody of all six children Smiles better! Kate and Wills ditch their fishing gear and Duchess beams in glam Zara jacket on final last day of their Canadian tour How fatherhood's been the making of William: No wonder Palace insiders say that baby No 3's already on the cards They didn't want to die! Outrage over 'unacceptable ... (more)

FEMA Public Assistance Extended in Eight Florida Counties Hit by Hermine

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended federal disaster aid in eight Florida counties to help the state, local and tribal governments and certain private nonprofits cover disaster-related expenses and the repair or rebuilding of critical infrastructure. The state, local and tribal governments and certain private nonprofits in Alachua, Baker, Gilchrist, Manatee, Marion, Sarasota, Sumter, and Union counties can now request funding through FEMA's Public Assistance grant program to help pay for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and the repair or rebuilding of roads, bridges, water control facilities, buildings, equipment, utilities, parks and recreational facilities.

Elle Macpherson enjoys a weekend visit from her university student son Flynn

Can't shake the cough! Hillary Clinton chokes up at Florida rally and pops a throat lozenge just minutes before she's helped down a set of stairs by an aide as health woes continue to plague her 'I'm not going to leave you': Hero bystander tells how the mother killed in Hoboken train crash was still alive after the accident and he fought in vain to save her as she lay bleeding under the rubble Hurricane Matthew becomes the most powerful storm to hit the Atlantic in a decade as it barrels towards Florida with winds of up to 160mph 'I wish the tabloids had informed me earlier in the week that I'm sick': Hugh Hefner speaks out after police respond to the Playboy Mansion over rumors the 90-year-old had died Air Force sergeant gets 35 years in jail for murdering his ex-wife, cutting up her body with a chainsaw and leaving her remains to disintegrate in acid 'Officer don't shoot him!' Woman ... (more)

Married At First Sight’s Clare Verrall slams rumours she’s with…

Can't shake the cough! Hillary Clinton chokes up at Florida rally and pops a throat lozenge just minutes before she's helped down a set of stairs by an aide as health woes continue to plague her 'I'm not going to leave you': Hero bystander tells how the mother killed in Hoboken train crash was still alive after the accident and he fought in vain to save her as she lay bleeding under the rubble Hurricane Matthew becomes the most powerful storm to hit the Atlantic in a decade as it barrels towards Florida with winds of up to 160mph 'I wish the tabloids had informed me earlier in the week that I'm sick': Hugh Hefner speaks out after police respond to the Playboy Mansion over rumors the 90-year-old had died Air Force sergeant gets 35 years in jail for murdering his ex-wife, cutting up her body with a chainsaw and leaving her remains to disintegrate in acid 'Officer don't shoot him!' Woman ... (more)

Same sex couple who welcomed identical twins using donor sperm raise awareness

Jose Fernandez's pregnant girlfriend breaks cover to say goodbye: Devastated partner, 24, of pitcher is seen for the first time since his death as she joins his Marlins teammates for emotional memorial 'I never saw a kid, bro': Police release graphic video boy, six, being shot dead by cops 'in self defense' after it is allowed into evidence for murder trial of two officers Infamous teenager robber 'the Barefoot Bandit', who led police on a boat chase in the Bahamas after crashing a stolen plane, is set free on work release Taking ibuprofen could raise heart risk by a fifth: Long term use of the painkiller causes chemical reaction that puts strain on the organ 'I guess I'm having another Aleppo moment!' Libertarian Gary Johnson is stumped yet again when asked to name his favorite foreign leader Tropical storm Matthew LASHES the Caribbean with heavy wind and rain as it's set to become a ... (more)

William and Kate Take Canada by Storm

Driving rain and wind couldn't dampen William and Kate's enthusiasm while touring Bella Bella, British Columbia, Monday. The royal couple had t... British environmental writer and pro-science advocate, Mark Lynas, who has devoted his career to speaking around the world on climate change, biotechnology and nuclear power ... Nebraska setter Kelly Hunter received her second Big Ten Setter of the Week honor this season, the conference office announced Monday.

The Latest: Lavrov, Kerry to meet again on Syria

Starbucks is venturing into the world of "content creation" with stories it says will help balance the "cynicism" fueling media coverage of the presidential election. Starbucks wants to tell stories about inspiring Americans, marking the coffee chain's latest push to deepen its relationship with customers and cast itself as a positive force on social issues.

Man faces trial in triple slaying at Ohio barbershop

Bill Cosby's defense team will have a new look when the actor returns to court for a hearing on Tuesday in his sexual assault case. Hurricane Newton swept onto the Gulf of California after slamming the resorts of southern Baja and headed on a path expected to take it to the Mexican mainland by Wednesday morning and then on to the U.S. border... Hurricane Newton swept onto the Gulf of California after slamming the resorts of southern Baja and headed on a path expected to take it to the Mexican mainland by Wednesday morning and then on to the U.S. border with... A man charged with fatally shooting his 19-year-old daughter, more than a decade after he tried to kill her mother, is scheduled to be arraigned in Massachusetts.

Police: 1,000 rush stage at outdoor concert in Philadelphia

The remains of Jacob Wetterling, an 11-year-old boy kidnapped from a rural Minnesota road nearly 27 years ago, were identified Saturday, authorities said, providing long-awaited answers to a mystery that has captivated... The first hurricane to hit Florida in more than a decade wiped away beachside buildings and toppled trees onto homes Friday before plowing inland on a path that could send it rolling up the densely populated East... By JESSICA GRESKO The Associated Press The once-and-future Hurricane Hermine regained strength Saturday as it moved slowly up the Eastern Seaboard and made a mess of the holiday weekend.

Mother Teresa’s ‘miracle’ doesn’t feel special, just loved

Brian Kolodiejchuk, postulator of the cause of beatification and canonization of Mother Teresa, Marcilio Andrino, and his wife Fernanda Nascimento Rocha pose for photographers at the end of a press confe... . From left, Sr. Mary Prema Pierick, Superior General of the Missionaries of Charity, Marcilio Andrino, center and his wife Fernanda Nascimento Rocha pose for photographers at the end of a press conference at the Vatican,... .