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Governor bans indoor dining in Chicago as virus cases surge

Governor bans indoor dining in Chicago as virus cases surge

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Surging COVID-19 cases in Chicago prompted Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday to ban indoor dining and bar services and limit the number of people gathering in one place.
Judge stops Election Day gun ban near Michigan polling sites

Judge stops Election Day gun ban near Michigan polling sites

DETROIT — A judge on Tuesday blocked a sudden ban on the open display of guns near Michigan polling places on Election Day. Judge Christopher Murray acted just a few hours after hearing a challenge from gun-rights groups.
Poland's leader wants churches defended, condemns protests

Poland's leader wants churches defended, condemns protests

WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s powerful ruling party leader urged his supporters Tuesday to defend the predominantly Catholic nation's churches, potentially setting the stage for clashes with demonstrators angry at a court ruling that severely restricts a
Justice Thomas' wife boosts unsupported claims against Biden

Justice Thomas' wife boosts unsupported claims against Biden

WASHINGTON — The wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is using her Facebook page to amplify unsubstantiated claims of corruption by Joe Biden.
New protests loom as Europeans tire of virus restrictions

New protests loom as Europeans tire of virus restrictions

MILAN — Protesters set trash bins afire and police responded with hydrant sprays in downtown Rome Tuesday night, part of a day of public outpouring of anger against virus-fighting measures like evening shutdowns for restaurants and bars and the closu
Woman injured in police shooting says cops let boyfriend die

Woman injured in police shooting says cops let boyfriend die

WAUKEGAN, Ill. — A woman who was shot by police last week in suburban Chicago said Tuesday that officers did nothing more than cover her boyfriend with a blanket after he was shot and left him on the ground to die.
4 dead, 15 rescued in English Channel migrant boat sinking

4 dead, 15 rescued in English Channel migrant boat sinking

PARIS — At least four people, including two young children, died Tuesday when a boat carrying at least 19 migrants capsized off France while trying to cross the English Channel to Britain, French authorities said.
Stop the music! Chorus of artists tell Trump to tune it down

Stop the music! Chorus of artists tell Trump to tune it down

LOS ANGELES — From the beloved opening lines of Leonard Cohen's “Hallelujah” to the rousing, children's-choir conclusion of the Rolling Stones' “You Can't Always Get What You Want,” President Donald Trump's campaign rallies have been filled with clas
T-Mobile offers up yet another TV streaming service

T-Mobile offers up yet another TV streaming service

Yet another service provider is jumping into the TV streaming wars. This time it's T-Mobile and its TVision service with live news, entertainment and sports channels, starting at $10 a month.
Van Halen's California hometown plans memorial to guitarist

Van Halen's California hometown plans memorial to guitarist

PASADENA, Calif. — Eddie Van Halen's Southern California hometown will memorialize the late guitar legend, but it's still unclear what form the tribute will take.
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