October 13, 2015

WASHINGTON (AP) — A chronic shortage of controllers has reached a crisis that will lead to widespread flight delays if left unchecked, officials for the union that represents air traffic controllers said Tuesday. The Federal Aviation Administration has failed to meet its hiring goals for controllers for five consecutive years, leaving the number of controllers […]

CHICAGO (AP) — For the Chicago Cubs and their ever-hopeful fans, this bash was a long time in the making. Kyle Schwarber, Anthony Rizzo and Javier Baez homered and the young Cubs clinched a postseason series at Wrigley Field for the first time ever, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 Tuesday to win the NL […]

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wildfires burning on prairie land in five states have destroyed more than a dozen homes and killed livestock in the past few days as a region normally accustomed to crisp temperatures and even snow this time of year gets a taste of California-style drought. Fires with volcano-like smoke plumes visible for […]

LOXAHATCHEE, Fla. (AP) – Authorities say roughly 750 animals – including goats, pigs, cattle, birds and roosters – have been seized during raids at three South Florida farms accused of illegally slaughtering horses and selling the meat. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office reports that deputies served search warrants Tuesday at three Loxahatchee locations. Six […]

MIAMI (AP) – Convicted middle school killer Michael Hernandez will have to wait a few more months to learn whether he will get a new prison sentence for the 2004 slaying of his best friend when both were 14. Miami-Dade Circuit Judge John Schlesinger granted a defense motion for a continuance Tuesday, the day before […]

DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. (AP) – Officials say 15 Confederate flag supporters have been indicted following a confrontation with a black family in Georgia. DistriDouglas County ct Attorney Brian Fortner announced charges against members of a group called “Respect the Flag” on Monday. Authorities say they 15 are accused of making terroristic threats and violating a street […]

MILWAUKEE (AP) — A jury has ordered a gun shop to pay nearly $6 million to two Milwaukee police officers who were seriously wounded when shot by a gun purchased at the store. Jurors issued the ruling Tuesday in a lawsuit against Badger Guns. The lawsuit alleges the store was negligent and should’ve spotted clear […]

FORT MYERS, Fla.- The Fort Myers Police Department is going under the microscope while researchers from California look into the agency as part of a nationwide study of police on the streets. The Center for Policing Equity, affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) will be looking in part for evidence of racial bias and excessive use of force. […]