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Scott mourned at funeral

Chicago Board of Education President Michael Scott was remembered today at Holy Family Church as a civic giant who remained calm amid adversity, but also as a doting father and faithful friend to Mayor Richard Daley. more
Oprah says, 'It's time to leave' Video

Oprah Winfrey has always talked the talk, now she's walking away from her famous gabfest. more
Senate Ethics Committee admonishes Burris Video

Sen. Roland Burris was rebuked today by the Senate Ethics Committee, which issued him a "public letter of qualified admonition" for his actions in connection with his appointment by disgraced Gov. Rod Blagojevich. more
Brick thrown through WGN AM studio window Video

A woman screaming about Chicago school board president Michael Scott took a brick out of a bright red gift bag and threw it through the window of the WGN-AM studio on the first floor of the Tribune Tower on Michigan Avenue, according to police and witnesses. more
Officers shoot and kill man on North Side Video

A 30-year-old man died after being shot by Chicago police on Thursday night in the city's Ravenswood neighborhood. more

Fresh from victory in vote to debate a health care bill, Democrats at odds over the details Video

WASHINGTON (AP) — Moderate Senate Democrats threatened Sunday to scuttle health-care legislation if their demands aren't met, while more liberal members warned their party leaders not to bend. more
Dem senator says he might not back next step for health care overhaul if bill isn't changed Video

WASHINGTON (AP) — A moderate Democratic senator who voted to allow debate over a health care bill says he might not support the bill in its next hurdle in the Senate. more
Michael Jackson and Taylor Swift are top contenders at American Music Awards

LOS ANGELES (AP) — It's the country cutie versus the King of Pop at this year's American Music Awards. more
Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Radiation release at Three Mile Island is not significant

MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (AP) — The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission says the small amount of radiation detected at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant is not significant. more

Man fatally stabbed on NYC subway in fight over a seat is identified as Brooklyn man

NEW YORK (AP) — A subway passenger stabbed to death in front of horrified straphangers has been identified as 36-year-old Dwight Johnson of Brooklyn. more
Rhodes Scholars named for 2010

The 32 American students chosen as Rhodes Scholars for 2010, listed by geographic region: more
32 US students named 2010 Rhodes Scholars for studies at Oxford University in England

When Henry Spelman found out he'd won a Rhodes Scholarship, his first call was to his girlfriend. To share the good news, of course, but also to see whether she was a winner as well. more
Grand Canyon to change competitive, 'unfair' process to get backpacking permits

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Getting one of the roughly 11,500 permits granted each year to backpack overnight in the Grand Canyon has become so competitive and "unfair" that managers at the national park have decided to change the system. more
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin dines with Rev. Billy Graham in western North Carolina

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Sarah Palin arrived for Sunday dinner with the Rev. Billy Graham a day before a planned stop on her book tour in eastern North Carolina. more

Ohio bank robbery suspect may have eaten evidence when he chewed up piece of paper, police say

STREETSBORO, Ohio (AP) — Police say a bank robbery suspect in Ohio may have eaten evidence when he gobbled a piece of paper while handcuffed and lying across the hood of a police cruiser. more
Authorities say man who fastened lizards to chest caught at Los Angeles airport customs

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Federal officials say they arrested a man who strapped 15 live lizards to his chest to get through customs at Los Angeles International Airport. more
California man arrested for allegedly paying teenage boys to spit in his face

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — A 39-year-old Southern California man has been arrested for misdemeanor child annoyance after allegedly paying a teenager $31 to spit in his face. more
Michigan police arrest person for driving the wrong way on highway twice in 3 days

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Authorities in western Michigan arrested a person twice in three days for driving the wrong way down the highway Kalamazoo County deputies said they were alerted about 1:30 a.m. Friday after several people called 911 when they passed the unidentified driver traveling... more