Lara Weber

A gunman who stormed into a suburban post office and took two employees hostage surrendered Wednesday, shortly after giving up the hostages in exchange for a six-pack of soda. No...

The U.S.-led war on terror has made the world a more dangerous and repressive place, Amnesty International said Wednesday in a report Washington dismissed as "without merit." The international human...

Two days after the nation recalled the sacrifices of its war dead with public ceremonies and Memorial Day parades, the 297 people buried in a common Cook County grave over...

4. 6 U.S. lawmakers travel to North Korea Six U.S. lawmakers hope to ease tensions with North Korea in the first visit by American officials since a crisis began last...

Chicago Cares has pushed backed the registration deadline for its annual Serve-A-Thon to Friday to lure more volunteers. The community service organization wants to reach 8,000 volunteers to mark the...

Six hikers were rescued from a rocky ridge in a forest near Mt. St. Helens on Wednesday, two days after they failed to return from a day trip. A Coast...

The latest news from the mecca of marijuana users is a real mindblower. Under a new ban on smoking in public places, Dutch coffee shops would be allowed to continue...

Just 24 hours after a "road rage" shooting left a 36-year-old Chicago man dead, two other men were injured Tuesday night in highway shootings that police said were random acts....

4. Questions surround handling of serial killer suspect, key clues The capture of the man wanted in the serial killings of five women in Louisiana was met with relief Wednesday--as...

Brother, can you spare a dime? With jobs hard to find in the city's weak economy, a number of New Yorkers are opting to play music and pass the hat...