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4 family members among 5 shot dead in suspected murder-suicide at Mundelein home; first detail on victims and suspect out

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Authorities are investigating the deaths of five people found in multiple rooms of a Mundelein home. All suffered fatal close-range gunshot wounds. (REUTERS/ Representative image)

Five people were discovered dead from gunshot wounds in what is suspected to be a murder-suicide incident at a residence in Mundelein, a notably secure suburban community near Chicago. The house was owned by retired veterinarians and their adult son, according to reports. Authorities are investigating the deaths of five people found in multiple rooms … Read more

Kyle Kennedy dies at 42: All we know about RFK granddaughter's paralysis from spinal cord injury

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Kyle Kennedy, 42, the granddaughter of Robert and Ethel Kennedy, died at home in Westwood, Massachusetts, on September 21. (Getty Images for Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights)

Kyle Kennedy, the granddaughter of Robert and Ethel Kennedy, passed away at the age of 42. Her death occurred on September 21 at her residence in Westwood, Massachusetts. Kyle Kennedy, 42, the granddaughter of Robert and Ethel Kennedy, died at home in Westwood, Massachusetts, on September 21. (Getty Images for Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights) … Read more

Kyle Kennedy and Liam Kerr's one of two twin kids died days after birth: All you need to know about their 3 children

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Kyle Kennedy devoted her career to early childhood education and improving schooling for underserved children. (Burke Funeral Homes)

Kyle Francis Kennedy, the granddaughter of former U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, passed away on September 21, 2026 at her residence in Westwood, Massachusetts. She was 42 years old. Kyle Kennedy devoted her career to early childhood education and improving schooling for underserved children. (Burke Funeral Homes) According to her obituary published by Burke … Read more

Seven mass deportation jets bought under Kristi Noem sit mostly idle at Louisiana Airport

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A fleet of seven Boeing jets bought to support deportations has barely flown, and DHS is exploring other uses for some aircraft. (AP Photo)

Seven Boeing Co. 737-700 jets, acquired for hundreds of millions of dollars and meant to ramp up President Donald Trump’s deportation campaign, have barely left the ground at southwest Louisiana’s Lake Charles Regional Airport. A fleet of seven Boeing jets bought to support deportations has barely flown, and DHS is exploring other uses for some … Read more

Orazio Petito, former Cornell fraternity president, removed from Jane Doe rape lawsuit

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A court filing shows that Orazio Petito, a former Chi Phi president at Cornell, has been removed from Jane Doe’s civil lawsuit alleging a 2024 gang rape at the fraternity house (Getty Images via AFP)

A court document filed on October 20th shows that a former Chi Phi fraternity president at Cornell University has been removed from Jane Doe’s civil lawsuit. Jane Doe had originally claimed she experienced gang rape at the fraternity house during 2024. A court filing shows that Orazio Petito, a former Chi Phi president at Cornell, … Read more

Old Farmer's Almanac forecasts good news for Thanksgiving holiday travelers: Which areas are safest?

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Representational. (Unsplash)

Americans are already busy making travel plans for the Thanksgiving holidays next month. And the Old Farmer’s Almanac’s weather outlook for Thanksgiving is more good news for them. Representational. (Unsplash) On Tuesday, October 20, the Old Farmer’s Almanac shared its forecast for the Thanksgiving week – specifically from November 23, Monday to November 26, Thursday. … Read more

S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as AI stocks rebound and oil prices ease ahead of major US company earnings this week

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S&P 500 and Nasdaq rise as AI stocks recover and oil prices fall ahead of major US company earnings. (Pexel)

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rose on Monday as artificial intelligence (AI)-related stocks recovered from last week’s sharp fall. Lower oil prices also supported the market ahead of several major company earnings reports due this week. S&P 500 and Nasdaq rise as AI stocks recover and oil prices fall ahead of major US company … Read more

Christiane Amanpour to leave CNN in June 2027 after 43 years

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Christiane Amanpour will leave CNN in June 2027 after 43 years, following decades of reporting on wars, world leaders and major international events. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File) (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)

CNN chief international anchor Christiane Amanpour will leave the network at the end of June 2027 after more than 43 years, ending a long career that has taken her to some of the world’s biggest conflict zones. Her decision was announced on Monday, October 19, by CNN chief executive Mark Thompson in a message to … Read more

Richard Grenell probe: Alleged text with 'pay-for-access' offer investigated amid row with Alina Habba's husband, report claims

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Richard Grenell is being investigated by the White House over alleged misappropriation of funds at the Kennedy Center. (AP)

US special missions envoy and White House advisor Richard Grenell is at the center of a controversy around misappropriating funds worth $5.6 million during his tenure as the interim president of the Kennedy Center. Richard Grenell is being investigated by the White House over alleged misappropriation of funds at the Kennedy Center. (AP) The allegations … Read more

Social Security October 2026 payment dates and steps to take if checks are delayed

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Social Security October 2026 payment dates and steps to take if checks are delayed. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images/AFP) (Photo by Andrew Harnik / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) (Getty Images via AFP)

Social Security recipients in the US generally receive their monthly payments on the second, third or fourth Wednesday of each month. The exact payment date depends on the recipient’s date of birth, according to Yahoo Finance. Social Security October 2026 payment dates and steps to take if checks are delayed. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images/AFP) (Photo by … Read more