Hundreds of people — including leaders of various faiths — attended a memorial Mass for Pope Francis at Chicago’s Holy Name Cathedral.
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A magnitude 6.2 quake shakes Istanbul and injures more than 230 people
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 shook Istanbul and other areas of Turkey on Wednesday, prompting widespread panic and scores of injuries in the city of 16 million people.
Gun arrest No. 9 made by Naperville police at Topgolf parking lot
For the fifth time this month, police have made a firearm-related arrest in the Naperville Topgolf parking lot, bringing the total to nine for the year.
Trump says Zelenskyy is prolonging war in Ukraine by resisting calls to cede Crimea to Russia
President Donald Trump on Wednesday lashed out at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, saying the Ukrainian leader is prolonging the “killing field” after he pushed back on ceding Crimea to Russia as part of a potential peace plan.
India suspends water treaty and downgrades ties with Pakistan after deadly Kashmir attack
India on Wednesday closed a border crossing, suspended a water-sharing treaty and downgraded diplomatic ties with rival Pakistan, blaming its neighbor for a militant attack the previous day that killed 26 people in the Indian-held portion of Kashmir.
Steve McMichael, Chicago Bears Hall of Famer who is battling ALS, will enter hospice care
Chicago Bears Hall of Famer Steve McMichael will soon be moved to hospice care as he continues his yearslong battle with ALS.
Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial opens at a different #MeToo moment
Opening statements in Harvey Weinstein ’s #MeToo rape retrial began Wednesday with a prosecutor telling jurors about three allegations at issue in the case.
Novavax says its COVID-19 shot is on track for full FDA approval after delay
Novavax’s closely watched COVID-19 vaccine is on track for full approval after additional discussions with the Food and Drug Administration, the company said Wednesday.
Trump administration is still resisting the judge’s orders in Maryland man’s deportation case
The Trump administration on Wednesday continued to resist a federal judge’s orders to produce information about the steps it has taken, if any, to return a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador.
Highland Park parade shooting survivors share their pain, grief and anger
The words of those who submitted statements or testified help paint a picture of the extent of the tragedy that shocked the community in and around Highland Park and Lake County