ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say four people have been killed and seven have been hurt when a man went on a stabbing rampage across multiple locations in a northern Illinois community. Rockford Police Chief Carla Redd says that a suspect is in police custody and has been questioned over Wednesday's attacks. Authorities say they do not know a motive at this time. Three … [Read more...] about 4 people killed and 7 wounded in stabbings in northern Illinois, with a suspect in custody
Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, Democrats’ VP pick in 2000, dead at 82
By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Former Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut has died, according to his family. He was 82 and died Wednesday of complications from a fall. Lieberman nearly won the vice presidency on Democrat Al Gore's ticket in the disputed 2000 White House race. Eight years later, he came close to joining the GOP ticket as John McCain's … [Read more...] about Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, Democrats’ VP pick in 2000, dead at 82
Cargo ship had engine maintenance in port before it collided with Baltimore bridge, officials say
By LEA SKENE and BRIAN WITTE Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard says the cargo ship that crashed into and collapsed a bridge in Baltimore underwent "routine engine maintenance" in port beforehand. U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Shannon Gilreath said at a news conference Wednesday that authorities had been informed that the ship was going to undergo the … [Read more...] about Cargo ship had engine maintenance in port before it collided with Baltimore bridge, officials say
Rays’ Wander Franco placed on administrative leave through June 1 as sexual abuse probe continues
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay All-Star shortstop Wander Franco was placed on administrative leave through June 1 under an agreement between Major League Baseball and the players' association while the investigation continues in an alleged relationship with a minor. Administrative leave is not disciplinary under the sport's joint domestic violence, sexual assault and … [Read more...] about Rays’ Wander Franco placed on administrative leave through June 1 as sexual abuse probe continues
Hundreds of thousands of financial aid applications need to be fixed after latest calculation error
By COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Education Department says it discovered a calculation error in hundreds of thousands of student financial aid applications sent to colleges this month and will need to reprocess them, a blunder that follows a series of others and threatens further delays to this year's college applications. The department says … [Read more...] about Hundreds of thousands of financial aid applications need to be fixed after latest calculation error