Police say Chicago homicides climbed dramatically in January
Chicago has been a focal point of gun violence since 2012
Over 1 million face loss of food aid over work requirements
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — More than 1 million low-income residents in 21 states could soon lose their government food stamps if they fail to meet work requirements that began kicking in this month. The rule change in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program was triggered by the improving economy — specifically, falling unemployment. But…
Obama wants $4B to help students learn computer science
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says he’ll ask Congress for billions in new spending to help students learn computer science skills. Obama announced the plan in his weekly radio and Internet address on Saturday. He says developing analytical and coding skills is a must for jobs in the new economy. Obama says only about…
Sunday night deadline for 2016 health insurance enrollment
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sunday night is the sign-up deadline for subsidized private health insurance under President Barack Obama’s health care law. Administration officials say the deadline is 11:59 p.m. PST, or 2:59 a.m. EST Monday. That’s for the 38 states using the HealthCare.gov website. People also can enroll on the phone by calling 1-800-318-2596. And…
California hearing begins on self-driving cars
DMV officials in Sacramento began hearing from advocates and skeptics with strong opinions about precedent-setting draft regulations the agency released last month
Florida Democrats have clear choice in race to replace Rubio
The Democratic establishment is behind Murphy, seeing him as the stronger general election candidate, while Grayson argues he’s the only true Democrat in the race
Michigan Senate agrees to $28 million package to address Flint crisis
State regulators permitted Flint to not treat water for corrosion after the city switched its supply in 2014
UPDATE: FBI: One dead, seven arrests in Oregon standoff
BURNS, Ore. (AP) – The leaders of an armed group that’s occupied a national wildlife refuge in Oregon for the past three weeks are under arrest. Militant leader Ammon Bundy and his followers were reportedly heading to a community meeting Tuesday afternoon when they were stopped by FBI agents. Bundy, his brother and three others were…