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Brian Urlacher's brother pleads not guilty in gambling case

Brian Urlacher's brother pleads not guilty in gambling case

CHICAGO — Casey Urlacher, the brother of Chicago Bears Hall of Fame linebacker Brian Urlacher, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to federal charges alleging he was part of an offshore sports gambling business.
Defence contractor charged with giving up military secrets

Defence contractor charged with giving up military secrets

WASHINGTON — A linguist working for the U.S.
Jury decides Tavis Smiley must pay PBS in #MeToo dispute

Jury decides Tavis Smiley must pay PBS in #MeToo dispute

WASHINGTON — A jury decided Wednesday that former television talk show host Tavis Smiley, who was fired amid allegations of workplace sexual misconduct at the height of the #MeToo movement, must pay about $1.
Stocks soar on plans for more stimulus measures, Biden wins

Stocks soar on plans for more stimulus measures, Biden wins

The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared more than 1,100 points, or 4.5%, Wednesday as governments and central banks around the globe took more aggressive measures to fight the virus outbreak and its effects on the economy.
Kim Kardashian West, former prisoners visit White House

Kim Kardashian West, former prisoners visit White House

WASHINGTON — Kim Kardashian West visited the White House on Wednesday along with three women who had their sentences commuted by President Donald Trump last month, allowing them early release from federal prison.
House passes bipartisan $8.3B bill to battle coronavirus

House passes bipartisan $8.3B bill to battle coronavirus

WASHINGTON — The Democratic-controlled House passed an $8.3 billion measure Wednesday to battle the coronavirus outbreak that's spreading rapidly and threatening a major shock to the economy and disruptions to everyday life in the U.S.
Italian sport to take place without fans until April 3

Italian sport to take place without fans until April 3

MILAN — All sporting events in Italy will take place without fans present for at least the next month due to the virus outbreak in the country, the Italian government announced on Wednesday.
Ending campaign, Bloomberg says defeating Trump his priority

Ending campaign, Bloomberg says defeating Trump his priority

NEW YORK — In just over 100 days, Mike Bloomberg spent over $500 million of his own fortune in a quixotic bid for the presidency that collapsed in stunning fashion on Super Tuesday, when he won just one U.S. territory, American Samoa.
Tensions between Greece and Turkey rise over migrant clashes

Tensions between Greece and Turkey rise over migrant clashes

KASTANIES, Greece — Greece countered accusations from Turkey Wednesday that it was responsible for the death of a migrant, as its border authorities strove for a sixth day to keep thousands of migrants out by using tear gas, stun grenades and water c
Melania Trump on rare fundraising foray into 2020 campaign

Melania Trump on rare fundraising foray into 2020 campaign

WASHINGTON — Melania Trump is set to make a rare fundraising foray into the 2020 campaign. President Donald Trump's reelection campaign is asking supporters to make a donation for a chance to meet the first lady in California.
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