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Barry Brodd, a use-of-force expert, testifies Tuesday in former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's trial. Brodd said the position in which George Floyd was restrained — facedown on the ground — was safest for officers and the suspect.

Expert Testifies Chauvin's Actions Were Justified And In Line With Policies

Defense witness Barry Brodd, a former police officer and use-of-force expert, told the court that the defendant, Derek Chauvin, followed his training as he pinned down George Floyd with his knee.

Officer Rusten Sheskey "was found to have been acting within policy and will not be subjected to discipline," the Kenosha, Wis., police chief said, following a review of the shooting of Jacob Blake.

Rusten Sheskey, Kenosha Officer Who Shot Jacob Blake, Will Not Face Discipline

"Officer Sheskey was found to have been acting within policy," Kenosha, Wis., police Chief Daniel Miskinis said Tuesday, adding that he knows "some will not be pleased with the outcome."

Intelligence Chiefs Say China, Russia Are Biggest Threats To U.S.

The top U.S. intelligence officials detailed concerns to the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, with many questions raised about cyberthreats and espionage targeting U.S. technology.

The COVID-19 Pandemic May Be Contributing To Higher Childhood Obesity Rates

Pediatricians have noticed a spike in childhood obesity rates over the past year. Doctors think the pandemic could be a contributing factor.

Alone In The House And I’m In The House Alone (Rebroadcast)

The number of Americans who live alone has nearly doubled over the last 50 years.

Ex-FDA Chief Sees 'Struggle' To Vaccinate More Than Half U.S. Population

Dr. Scott Gottlieb doesn't expect enough demand for the vaccine much beyond 160 million Americans. But he says there may eventually be enough immunity to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

Bottles of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson Janssen COVID-19 vaccine await transfer into syringes for administering in March in Los Angeles. The CDC had called on Tuesday for a pause in administering the vaccine.

U.S. Health Officials Continue Pause Of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

An expert advisory committee to the CDC decided it needed more time to consider whether to recommend the restart administration of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Johnson & Johnson.

New Report Shows Illinois Job, Economic Growth In Electric Transportation Sector

A national clean energy trade organization has released a report showing growth in electric transportation-related jobs in Illinois could position the…

Health Board Pushes to Extend Contract Tracing Program

Members of the McLean County Board of Health said Wednesday that it's a priority to maintain the county’s full COVID-19 contact tracing program.The…

Unit 5 Superintendent: 'Grand Majority' of Student Quarantines Tied to Sports

Hundreds of Unit 5 students were quarantined last week as McLean County sees a surge in coronavirus cases affecting young people. During Wednesday night's…

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