Los Angeles wildfires death toll rises as crews fight heavy winds to save homes and landmarks
The death toll from the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area rose to 16 as crews battled to cut off the spreading blazes ...
Pope Francis baptizes 21 babies in annual ceremony at the Sistine Chapel
Pope Francis baptized 21 babies in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday under the ceiling frescoed by Michelangelo, in what has ...
Trump’s Cabinet picks are set for Senate hearings. Here’s the schedule
Senate hearings are scheduled this coming week for several of Trump’s picks for the Cabinet. Many have met with senators ...
As Biden joins the former presidents club, here are some ideas for his retirement to-do list
President Joe Biden is about to have a lot more free time. He need look no further than past presidents for ideas on what to ...
Clear skies and clear minds: Los Angeles Rams regroup in Arizona to prepare for NFC playoff game
The Los Angeles Rams are in Arizona preparing for Monday’s NFL playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings at the practice ...
Charles Dawes was a banker, general, vice president — and hit songwriter
Charles Dawes, who had a varied career as a banker, politician, military officer, is the only vice president to have written ...
Eric Muller: Federal workers may soon face moral dilemmas. Here’s what they can learn from history.
Lawyers’ responses to Japanese internment during World War II offer lessons about the space between following orders and ...
Ex-Speaker Michael Madigan is walking a tightrope by testifying. Will the gamble pay off?
Four years after resigning his seat in the legislature amid a burgeoning federal corruption investigation, Madigan is banking ...
Tips for thriving winter houseplants
The winter gardening season is a great time to focus on houseplants and build a collection. I filled my parents’ living room ...
Clarence Page: Jimmy Carter’s funeral brought a rare and much-needed vision of peace
Carter’s impulse to heal and seek peace was evident on his second day in office, when he pardoned all who had left the ...
Business news: Valparaiso hires six new officers and applications available for plumbing apprenticeships
Six new officers have joined the Valparaiso Police Department as 2025 begins. Mayor Jon Costas performed the ceremony within the council chambers of City Hall, welcoming Jacob Bill, Madison Patrick, ...
Park Forest woman’s home declared uninhabitable after gunfire leads to crash
After gunfire caused a crash into Julia Baker’s home in Park Forest, she’s left with few housing options and dwindling funds.