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The board cited Marge Schott's "record of racism and bigotry" in its decision. The late philanthropist and Cincinnati Reds owner was reviled for using racial and ethnic slurs and praising Hitler.

The National Transportation Safety Board says altimeter in the Black Hawk helicopter may have malfunctioned before the DCA midair collision with an American Airlines jet. All 67 people aboard died.

A new NPR podcast provides historical context to shed light on contemporary discourse and headlines.Throughline is hosted by Rund Abdelfatah and Ramtin…

While the number of people eligible to donate blood has expanded, the agency says it will continue to monitor the safety of the blood supply.

In Venezuela, millions of people turned out to vote Sunday in a controversial referendum that, if approved, would fundamentally alter the country's political and economic model and give President Hugo Chavez broad new powers. One of the provisions would allow Chavez to run for reelection indefinitely.

Some lawmakers and stakeholders are asking Gov. JB Pritzker to hold off awarding 75 marijuana dispensary licenses amid concerns that just 21 applicants…

Democrats and some Republicans are floating new proposals to try to avert a showdown over judicial filibusters. Republican leaders have threatened to eliminate the filibuster, which Democrats have used to block 10 of President Bush's court nominees.

New results from a large scientific study show that the risk of heart problems and death from the painkiller Vioxx are long-lasting. An increased risk continued even one year after patients stop taking the drug.

Bloomington's city manager said a search for a director of both the arena and the Center for the Performing Arts is taking longer than hoped, and it might be time for a new approach.

New traffic lights will be activated Monday at two locations along Fort Jesse Road in north Normal.