Noose found at Obama Presidential Center construction site in Chicago
Illinois governor condemns the act as a symbol of racism, a reminder of the violence and terror inflicted on Black Americans for centuries.
Fri Nov 11 2022
Tiger undergoes rare hip replacement surgery at Illinois zoo
Veterinarians at Brookfield Zoo noted that like humans, animals routinely develop degenerative problems in their joints as they age.
Fri Jan 29 2021
Appeals court agrees R&B singer R. Kelly should stay jailed
R.Kelly faces state and federal charges ranging from sexual assault to heading a racketeering scheme designed to supply him with girls.
Wed Sep 09 2020
Attorney: R&B singer R Kelly attacked in federal detention
Kelly who is awaiting trial on sexual misconduct charges, was assaulted by a fellow detainee at the Metropolitan Correctional Centre.
Fri Aug 28 2020
COVID-19: Three US states lock down 70 million against the virus
Illinois and New York state joined California on Friday in ordering all residents to stay in their homes unless they have vital reasons to go out, restricting the movement.
Sat Mar 21 2020
Man accused of abducting Chinese student had visited kidnap fetish website
She disappeared after that, authorities said, and didn't answer calls when fellow students, professors and the apartment manager called.
Mon Jul 03 2017
Girls as young as six equate "brilliance" with opposite sex - scientists
Girls assimilate stereotypes associating brilliance with men rather than women by the time they are six, potentially limiting their aspirations and impacting their future careers.
Fri Jan 27 2017
Barack Obama Farewell Speech
President Obama delivered a farewell address at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois on January 10, 2017.
Wed Jan 11 2017
Singapore blogger seeking U.S. asylum regrets posts in home country
Amos Yee, 18, who is currently detained in Illinois, told Reuters that videos he filmed insulting Singapore's late prime minister and various religions were in bad taste.
Sat Dec 31 2016
Clinton builds early electoral college lead over Trump
Hillary Clinton will win Maryland, the District of Columbia, Rhode Island, Illinois, Delaware, Massachusetts and Connecticut, major US broadcasters project.
Wed Nov 09 2016
When a toddler fell into a zoo enclosure 20 years ago, he was saved - by a gorilla
In 1996, a 3-year-old boy fell into a pit holding gorillas at Brookfield Zoo in Illinois. One of them scooped up the toddler, cradled him and carried him to paramedics.
Thu Jun 02 2016
Too much smartphone time could be a sign of anxiety, study finds
Anxiety and depression mainly affected young adults who used their smartphone as a means of escaping a sometimes unpleasant reality.
Fri Mar 18 2016
Trump, other White House hopefuls face huge test Tuesday
Dubbed "Super Tuesday 2" by US media, the day will see Democratic and Republican primary contests in the states of Florida, Illinois, Missouri, North Carolina and Ohio.
Tue Mar 15 2016
Omega-3s may boost cognitive flexibility in at-risk older adults
A study found that for adults at risk of developing late-onset Alzheimer's, consuming more omega-3 fatty acids could have a positive effect of cog
Wed May 20 2015
Fiber supplements could help with weight loss: study
Two specific kinds of dietary fiber could lead to weight loss if taken daily over a long term, according to a new study conducted in Illinois.
Wed Nov 19 2014
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024