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Southwest Airlines sued by U.S. over ‘chronically late’ flights

By Tribune News Service · Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025

Southwest said it was “disappointed” over the lawsuit on flights that happened more than two years ago.

Biden cites threat from ‘extreme wealth’ in farewell address

By Tribune News Service · Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025

The president said he worried of the consequences if wealthy Americans used their influence to win tax breaks, roll back efforts to combat climate change, and decrease accountability.

Supreme Court to hear arguments on porn age verification law

By Tribune News Service · Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025

The ruling could impact Indiana's own age verification law for adult websites, which went into effect last summer.

Trump and Biden say Israel and Hamas are nearing a Gaza ceasefire deal

By Tribune News Service · Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025

Israeli officials say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s negotiators presented a detailed outline to Hamas during indirect discussions in the Qatari capital of Doha.

Unprecedented new extreme fire alert brings danger to SoCal for next 2 days

By Tribune News Service · Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025

The National Weather Service reserves the designation for signifying an extreme red flag warning, when especially hazardous fire weather conditions are expected.

Convicted January 6th rioter detained in Canada

By News Staff · Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025

The Canada Border Services Agency says Antony Vo, 31, was arrested on a warrant under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

Cabinet confirmation hearings dominate agenda as immigration bills move along

By Tribune News Service · Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025

Tuesday’s slate of hearings includes Trump’s choices to lead the Defense Department, the Interior Department and Veterans Affairs.

Los Angeles braces for more firestorms as death toll hits 24

By Tribune News Service · Monday, Jan. 13, 2025

High winds will limit opportunities for firefighters to make progress against the fast-moving Palisades and Eaton fires from the ground and air.

Florida cop slams into motorist while watching porn

By Tribune News Service · Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025

The November crash, which caused the officer’s airbag to deploy, caused $10,000 worth of damage to his squad car and another $5,000 of damage to the vehicle he struck.

Blue Origin now shooting for early Monday debut launch of New Glenn rocket

By Tribune News Service · Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025

It had been targeting an early Sunday launch, but the company called that off noting poor weather in the Atlantic, where it intends to try a booster recovery after launch, similar to how SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket boosters make their landing.

Los Angeles faces little relief from fires as winds persist

By Tribune News Service · Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025

Los Angeles City Fire Chief Kristin Crowley told reporters Sunday that favorable winds overnight had helped to slow the spread of the Palisades Fire, but that evacuation orders and warnings remain in place.

Special Counsel Jack Smith resigns from DOJ as Trump probes end

By Tribune News Service · Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025

Smith was appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland in November 2022 to lead the two criminal investigations shortly after Trump formally announced his reelection bid.

Macy’s, Kohl’s to shut stores as part of plan targeting underperforming locations

By Tribune News Service · Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025

Other chain stores have recently announced closures, including Walgreens, which shut stores in Aurora and Denver in 2024.

Giuliani hit with second contempt of court ruling in a week

By Tribune News Service · Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025

A trial is set to begin Jan. 16 in the New York case, which could lead to Giuliani losing his second residence after he was forced to turn over his New York apartment last year.

White House announces Biden's farewell address

By Tribune News Service · Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025

Biden, 82, will address Americans from the Oval Office at 8 p.m. Eastern time, the White House announced.

After an unprecedented 4-day siege, LA firefighters make progress against Palisades, Eaton fires

By Tribune News Service · Friday, Jan. 10, 2025

The Palisades fire was 8% contained and the Eaton fire was 3% contained as of Friday morning, according to fire officials.

Supreme Court casts doubt on TikTok's free-speech defense as shutdown law is set to take effect

By Tribune News Service · Friday, Jan. 10, 2025

The justices, both conservative and liberal, said Congress was concerned with the Chinese ownership of TikTok and the threat to national security.

Donald Trump sentenced in NYC hush money case as President-elect formally becomes convicted felon

By Tribune News Service · Friday, Jan. 10, 2025

Trump had faced the possibility of jail time, though that option became moot with his election in November.

NYC judge orders Trump to appear next week for sentencing in Stormy Daniels hush money case

By Tribune News Service · Friday, Jan. 3, 2025

A jury found Trump guilty of 34 felony counts of falsification of business records on May 30 relating to his reimbursement to Cohen for paying off Stormy Daniels in the lead-up to the 2016 election.

US surgeon general calls for cancer warnings on alcohol

By Tribune News Service · Friday, Jan. 3, 2025

Guidelines for use should be reassessed to account for those risks, and doctors should highlight alcohol’s danger when advising patients about drinking, the announcement said.

Kirkwood Avenue closure returns for summer

The closure will last through Nov. 10.

INDOT awards over $2 million in road grants

Both the city and county are bidding contracts for the projects, and construction is expected to begin later this year.

IU Greek life social events put on hold until late March

The IFC wrote in an email the pause will address student health and safety concerns.

Transgender people banned from women's sports in Braun executive order

The executive orders aim to end what the governor's office labeled as "extreme gender ideology."

Supreme Court strikes down Trump cuts to USAID

The decision, while temporary and tentative, is the court’s first clear defeat for Trump in his second term.