More Americans are fleeing the country and moving to Europe
Record numbers of immigrants are pouring into the U.S., while many U.S. citizens are opting to move out. Here’s why an increasing number of Americans are choosing to leave the U.S. behind.
Realtors' 6% commission on buying, selling homes eliminated: Here's why
The 6% commission, a standard in home purchase transactions, is no more, following a groundbreaking court settlement that will revolutionize the landscape of home sales in the United States.
Home prices in the US could drop following realtors' settlement: Here's how much
Here's how much you could save if real estate commissions drop by 30%, as some experts are predicting after today's National Association of Realtors settlement.
US aid package: Senate passes $95.3B bill for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan
The aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan now faces an uncertain future in the House. Here’s what’s in the legislation.
Fighting for equality: New bill aims to remove marriage penalties for disability community
Contrary to common belief, marriage equality is not a reality for disabled people in the U.S. due to an existing penalty associated with getting married.
Family of Kenneka Jenkins, who died in Rosemont hotel freezer, to receive more than $6 million in settlement
Relatives of a 19-year-old woman who died after becoming locked inside a freezer at a Rosemont hotel will receive more than $6 million in a wrongful death settlement.
6 dead, 24 wounded in shooting at Chicago-area July 4 parade
At least six people died and 24 were wounded in a shooting at a July Fourth parade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park, and officers are searching for a suspect who likely fired on the festivities from a rooftop, police said Monday.
Alec Baldwin files paperwork to avoid liability in deadly 'Rust' movie shooting
Alec Baldwin filed an arbitration claim Friday against producers of the film "Rust," alleging he is not financially responsible for the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins last year.
Alec Baldwin's cell phone requested by new search warrant in 'Rust' shooting investigation
The Santa Fe Sheriff's Department wants to search Alec Baldwin's phone for any evidence relating to the death of Halyna Hutchins.
Dozens of Hertz customers allege company had them falsely arrested over rental cars reported stolen
More than 100 Hertz customers are suing the rental car company, claiming police arrested them after Hertz falsely reported their rented vehicles as stolen.
Columbus Day: Natives, Italian Americans divided over explorer's legacy
Columbus Day is highlighting the divide between those who treasure the explorer as a representative of Italian Americans’ history and those mortified by annual tributes that ignore the native people whose lives and culture were forever changed by colonialism.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Biden becomes 1st president to issue proclamation
President Joe Biden's signed a proclamation Friday marking Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, as Indigenous Peoples' Day. Biden is the first president to sign such a proclamation.
Merck says experimental COVID-19 pill cuts hospitalizations, deaths by half
Merck & Co. said its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected.
Americans check their smartphones 96 times a day, survey says
New research said Americans check their phones 96 times a day — which is about once every 10 minutes.
Which president has selected the most Supreme Court justices?
Here are the presidents who have had the most justice appointees sit on the Supreme Court of the United States.
Four San Jose police officers placed on leave during investigation into racist Facebook posts
The mayor said he expects that any officer expressing racist, anti-Muslim, or menacing comments will be fired.
Tito's Handmade Vodka does not want you to use it to make homemade hand sanitizer
Some fans of Tito's Handmade Vodka began tweeting at the Austin-based company that they were using their vodka for their recipes.