Cubs’ Russell placed on leave after domestic violence claims
CHICAGO — Cubs shortstop Addison Russell was placed on administrative leave Friday following fresh allegations of domestic violence from his ex-wife.
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Dimitrov, Edmund win to give Europe 2-0 lead in Laver Cup
CHICAGO — Britain’s Kyle Edmund regained command in a tiebreaker and beat American Jack Sock on Friday as Team Europe took a 2-0 lead in the Laver Cup.
Lowell man charged after fatal crash in Michigan
CORUNNA, MICHIGAN — A Lowell man was on drugs when he caused a fatal crash on Interstate 69, police said.
Mayor Snyder seeks dismissal of public corruption case
HAMMOND — Portage Mayor James Snyder seeks to have the public corruption case against him dismissed. Barring that, the U.S. attorney’s office should be more specific in what he’s charged with, according to a series of new motions filed in…
Woman claims Griffith bowling alley over-served alcohol, causing motorcycle crash
A lawsuit filed this week alleges a Griffith bowling alley over-served alcohol to an inebriated customer, who then left the business and crashed his motorcycle, seriously injuring a female passenger.
Tanzania leader orders arrests as ferry death toll over 130
KAMPALA, Uganda — Hundreds of solemn people watched Friday as body after body was pulled from a capsized ferry that Tanzanian authorities said was badly overcrowded and upended in the final stretch before reaching shore. The death toll was above…
Unending disaster: Florence floods prompt new evacuations
GALIVANTS FERRY, S.C. — With muddy river water still washing over entire communities on Friday, eight days after Hurricane Florence slammed into land with nearly 3 feet of rain, new evacuation orders forced residents to flee to higher ground amid…
Former funeral home treasurer scheduled for trial on theft charges in March
CROWN POINT — The former treasurer for Kraft Funeral Home who is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from customers before the business went defunct in 2015 is scheduled for trial in March.
Indiana man pleads guilty in Chicago in alleged waste scheme
CHICAGO — A 46-year-old Indiana man has pleaded guilty in Chicago federal court to an alleged scheme that involved his recycling firms reselling hazardous electronic waste.