Police department mourns officer struck and killed by commuter rail

Elbridge A. Colby, a foreign policy expert with establishment credentials, faced opposition from traditional Republican hard-liners but found support from President Trump's loyal allies when nominated for a Pentagon position. The confirmation battle reflects a larger debate over America's global influence and includes Colby's alignment with Trump's baseless election claims. Despite his earlier skepticism of nation-building efforts and support for withdrawing troops from the Middle East, Colby's association with Trump has caused tensions with his...

The German Parliament is considering loosening government borrowing limits to boost defense and infrastructure spending, aiming to counter America's shift away from Europe and revive the economy. Led by Friedrich Merz, the proposed changes to the "debt brake" in the Constitution would enable increased investment in key sectors like transportation and cybersecurity. The move is seen as crucial for Germany's competitiveness and security amid shifting global dynamics, with support from both center-right and center-left lawmakers....

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., criticized The Daily Beast for a "nasty" headline that took her exchange with President Donald Trump out of context, as reported by Axios. The Daily Beast's headline implied an inappropriate relationship between Luna and Trump, but Luna clarified that Trump's comment offering her a bed on his jet was made in a respectful manner when she was pregnant and feeling unwell. Luna accused the author of the upcoming book for...

In a frustrating overtime loss to the Sabres, the Bruins fell 3-2, with star winger David Pastrnak expressing frustration over officiating decisions that led to Buffalo's power-play goal. Despite feeling deserving of a power play themselves, the Bruins failed to capitalize on opportunities throughout the game, including squandering a 5-on-3 chance in the first period. The team now looks to improve their effort and performance as they prepare for an upcoming West Coast trip. Full...

On March 18, according to the Tribune's archives, the Chicago area experienced a range of weather extremes, from a high temperature of 81 degrees in 2012 to a low of 3 degrees in 1923. The day marked the devastating Great Tri-State Tornado in 1925, the signing of Carlton Fisk by the Chicago White Sox in 1981, and Michael Jordan's iconic return to the Chicago Bulls in 1995, all significant events in the city's history. Full...

Prince Andrew has an obsession with his collection of teddy bears, which must be placed in a pyramid shape in his bedroom every day. Former and current palace staff members have confirmed this behavior, with reports of Andrew losing his temper if the teddy bears are not arranged correctly. Despite not being a working royal, Andrew still has a maid assigned to arrange the teddy bears to his liking. This behavior has been described as...