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NYC hotel maids to earn more than new police officers and firefighters: reports

Gunman killed after firing at White House had previous run-ins with Secret Service

The U.S. Secret Service said the suspect “removed a weapon from his bag and began firing at posted officers” at a security checkpoint

Two jets crash at Idaho air show, condition of pilots unknown

The condition of the pilots and whether there were any injuries on the ground were not immediately known Sunday afternoon

Largest rail service in North America halted due to workers strike

At the center of the dispute are disagreements over wages and rising healthcare costs.

Mexican Independence Day parade in Chicago quieter than past years due to ICE concerns: report

Pritzker said there could be up to 300 ICE agents soon coming to the city.

Michigan police department issues officers' patch with Arabic and English text

The optional patch, which was dropped on Wednesday, has the Michigan state seal and features the words "DEARBORN HEIGHTS" and "POLICE" in both languages.

Chicago ranks near bottom in survey of best and worst run cities

Researchers weighed “quality of services” metrics that included health, safety and economy rank, measuring each category against the city’s per-capita budget.

Patel reveals FBI stopped potential mass shooting at North Carolina preschool

"Parents should know we will never hesitate to respond with urgency to protect their kids, their schools, and their communities," Patel said in a statement.

UMass Lowell community ordered to shelter in place after reports of an armed man on campus

No shots have been reported so far but authorities are instructing the public to stay away from the Riverview Suites on the university's South Campus while police investigate,

Country music star Rich's pressure campaign helped save Tennessee county from TVA’s eminent domain

Hometown country music star John Rich rallied against the federally-owned Tennessee Valley Authority’s plan to build a power plant over 500 homes, protected waterways.

Walz teases Minnesota special session on gun reform in wake of mass shooting

Walz said he expects to call lawmakers about the proposed package later this week to work on the plan and that he is open to Republican ideas.

DC mayor releases new order to create pathway forward beyond Trump's federal takeover

Bowser's order will continue the Safe and Beautiful Emergency Operations Center (SBEOC) that was created to oversee the district's response to the Safe and Beautiful Task Force.

Illinois Democratic Lt. Gov accuses Trump of trying to 'manufacture a crisis' in Chicago

Trump confirmed that he would be deploying the National Guard to Chicago during an announcement at the White House, which comes after he activated the National Guard to help clean up crime in Washington, D.C. last month.

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Cause of death for US attorney who died unexpectedly in Biden admin was epilepsy: medical examiner

Jessica Aber was the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia from October 2021 until she resigned on Jan. 20