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Mike Ditka, Hall of Fame player and Bears coach, dies at 86 - Reuters
Mike Ditka, Hall of Fame player and Bears coach, dies at 86 Reuters
October 9, 2026Super Bowl-winning player and coach Ditka dies aged 86
NFL icon Mike Ditka, who coached the Chicago Bears to the Super Bowl XX title in 1986, dies aged 86.
October 9, 2026Dodgers continue quest for World Series three-peat
The Los Angeles Dodgers will begin their MLB play-off campaign on Saturday, with the defending champions playing in a double-header live on the BBC.
October 3, 2026Jordan's 'Last Dance' jersey sells for £9m
A Michael Jordan jersey from his 'Last Dance' season sells for $12.3m, a record for a piece of Jordan memorabilia.
October 1, 2026Keenum stars on return in Bears win over the Eagles
The Chicago Bears put 27 points past the Philadelphia Eagles as they secured a 27-7 victory in game week three, as veteran quarterback Case Keenum makes his first appearance since 2023.
September 29, 2026Chiefs back in business as star QBs go down - five things from NFL week two
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs look back to their best but Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels suffer serious injuries. Here's what you need to know from week two in the NFL.
September 21, 2026Chicago Bears hit historic 59 points in season-opening win
The Chicago Bears make NFL history by hitting 59 points in their 59-37 victory over Carolina Panthers. The combined 96-point total means it becomes the highest scoring week one game ever played, with Bears quarterback Caleb Williams accounting for four total touchdowns to lead the charge.
September 14, 2026Bears, Bills and Ravens win on record-breaking Sunday
After kicking off the NFL season with a Super Bowl rematch and a trip to Australia, week one continued with a record-breaking Sunday.
September 14, 2026Grammy-winning US rapper Lil Durk acquitted in murder-for-hire trial
The Chicago rapper was arrested in 2024 and accused of involvement in a shooting that killed the cousin of rival rapper Quando Rondo.
September 12, 2026Harry Styles extends tour, with Kylie as a support act
The pop star will play 25 more dates on his Together, Together tour, including three in the London.
September 10, 2026Thousands struggling without power in Indiana 12 days after severe storms
In the town of Gary, where a third of residents live in poverty, people say they have been living in "survival mode".
August 23, 2026Sex toys again thrown on court during WNBA matches
Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud brands spectators "weird" for throwing sex toys on court, disrupting matches on consecutive nights in the WNBA.
August 22, 2026Walmart sales under strain as US shoppers pull back
High gas prices and weaker pharmacy sales pushed Walmart's growth to its slowest pace in six years
August 20, 2026Sixteen inmates injured after lightning strikes US prison
Ohio and other midwestern states have seen severe storms in recent days, which have damaged homes and have been linked to three fatalities.
August 12, 2026Carrington tells critics to do 'research' over 'white privilege' post
Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington has told her critics to do their "research" amid the ongoing furore from her on-court confrontation with Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham.
August 10, 2026Coroners try to identify dozens of bodies kept in 'deplorable conditions' at US funeral home
The medical examiner's office in Chicago said the process to identify the remains could take days.
August 7, 2026Ariana Grande says decision to step back 'was not reactive or impulsive'
The star told fans at her Chicago show on Monday that "boundaries need to be set".
August 4, 2026Tale of two halves leaves Iraola with plenty to ponder
On the overnight flight from Chicago back to England, Andoni Iraola will have plenty of thinking to do after the conclusion of Liverpool's pre-season US tour.
August 2, 2026Beluga whales relocated from closed Canadian marine park arrive in US
Six beluga whales have arrived in the US after being moved from a Canadian marine park that could no longer care for them.
July 22, 2026US Republicans accuse Canada of wildfire inaction
Canadian leader Mark Carney says both countries have a responsibility to fight climate change.
July 17, 2026New York issues air quality alert days before World Cup final
Officials in New York and New Jersey issue an air quality health alert because of wildfire smoke just days before the World Cup final.
July 16, 2026Robots available for rent: But what can they do?
Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.
July 6, 2026Plane hit by firework while landing in Chicago
The plane had 52 passengers and six crew onboard. No injuries were reported.
July 5, 2026Alleged Scattered Spider hacker arrested in Finland
The 19-year-old dual American-Estonian national has been extradited to the US, where he is facing federal charges.
July 2, 2026As Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce prepare to tie the knot, we look back at their relationship
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to celebrate their wedding with a party at New York's Madison Square Garden this weekend.
July 1, 2026LeBron's Last Dance - what next for James after Lakers exit?
LeBron James is entering free agency in the NBA this summer for what could be the final move of his storied 23-year career.
July 1, 2026Obamas host star-studded opening of Chicago presidential centre
The campus opens to the public this weekend with a museum, community amenities and more to honour the 44th US president.
June 19, 2026'There will be no kings' - Obama speaks at presidential centre opening
The former US president urged unity at a star-studded dedication ceremony in Chicago.
June 18, 2026Obama Presidential Center, designed as hub of civic life, set to open in Chicago - Reuters
Obama Presidential Center, designed as hub of civic life, set to open in Chicago Reuters
June 18, 2026From tragedy to World Cup history - Iraq scorer Hussein's story
Iraq striker Aymen Hussein's journey to the World Cup is one that could easily have taken a different turn.
June 17, 2026Retail investors build big dreams on small slices of SpaceX - Reuters
Retail investors build big dreams on small slices of SpaceX Reuters
June 13, 2026Trump says he 'loves the inflation' as US prices rise at fastest rate in three years
Consumers are increasingly feeling the strain of the US-Israel war in Iran.
June 11, 2026Short seller Jim Chanos doubts SpaceX valuation, says IPO fueled by 'hopes and dreams' - Reuters
Short seller Jim Chanos doubts SpaceX valuation, says IPO fueled by 'hopes and dreams' Reuters
June 10, 2026Iraq World Cup striker Hussein questioned for hours at Chicago airport, source says - Reuters
Iraq World Cup striker Hussein questioned for hours at Chicago airport, source says Reuters
June 6, 2026Official warns US could halt immigration, customs processing at 'sanctuary city' airports, sources say - Reuters
Official warns US could halt immigration, customs processing at 'sanctuary city' airports, sources say Reuters
May 21, 2026US inflation jumps to 3.8% as energy costs surge from Iran war
The key measure of US inflation rose in April to its highest level since May 2023 as consumers feel the impact of the Iran war.
May 12, 2026Xi-Trump summit may yield farm deal, but China has limited soybean appetite - Reuters
Xi-Trump summit may yield farm deal, but China has limited soybean appetite Reuters
May 12, 2026Trump to sign orders to boost beef imports, grow herds to try to reduce record prices - Reuters
Trump to sign orders to boost beef imports, grow herds to try to reduce record prices Reuters
May 11, 2026Cyber attack disrupts swath of US universities and schools nationwide
A hacking group breached the academic software Canvas, used by thousands of schools and universities acrosst the US
May 8, 2026Watch: Drone delivers first Amazon parcels in UK
The tech giant says it hopes to slowly expand the service as the demand for ultra-fast deliveries grows.
May 7, 2026Spirit Airlines shutting down after rescue talks collapse
The airline had been in talks with the Trump administration about a $500m bailout.
May 2, 2026Watch: May Day protests take place across major US cities
Thousands of demonstrators marched across the country to demand “dignity, justice and freedom” for immigrants and workers.
May 1, 2026Who shot a Secret Service officer at the Trump press dinner?
Court papers do not explicitly accuse the suspect of shooting the officer, even as officials say it was not "friendly fire".
May 1, 2026US regulator to review Disney broadcast licences after Jimmy Kimmel joke about Melania Trump
The move comes as the White House pressures Disney-owned ABC to fire Kimmel after he called Melania an "expectant widow".
April 28, 2026Rebel Wilson says claims she bullied women on her film are 'absolute nonsense'
Rebel Wilson is being sued for defamation over Instagram posts she made about the star of her film The Deb.
April 28, 2026Inside Trump press dinner shooting suspect's court appearance
BBC reports from Washington DC, where Cole Tomas Allen was charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump.
April 28, 2026King to defend 'democratic values' as US state visit begins
King Charles will address the US Congress on Tuesday and it is expected to express sympathy over Saturday's gun attack.
April 28, 2026Suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump at Washington dinner
Investigators say the 31-year-old California man wanted to kill as many high-level officials as possible.
April 28, 2026Acting US attorney general says WHCD suspect was likely targeting Trump administration officials - Reuters
Acting US attorney general says WHCD suspect was likely targeting Trump administration officials Reuters
April 26, 2026American Airlines, Alaska Air explore deeper international partnership, sources say - Reuters
American Airlines, Alaska Air explore deeper international partnership, sources say Reuters
April 23, 2026Trump's deportation push could cost Republicans in midterm elections, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds - Reuters
Trump's deportation push could cost Republicans in midterm elections, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds Reuters
April 22, 2026Mexico officials say Teotihuacán gunman carried material related to US mass shooting
The gunman visited the archaeological site repeatedly and appeared to act alone.
April 22, 2026Trump participates in marathon Bible reading
Amid a quarrel with the Pope and criticism for a social media image, Trump shared a passage during a week-long event of reading the Bible.
April 21, 2026Police investigate bomb threat at Chicago-area home of Pope Leo's brother - Reuters
Police investigate bomb threat at Chicago-area home of Pope Leo's brother Reuters
April 16, 2026United's merger pitch for American Airlines draws swift antitrust skepticism - Reuters
United's merger pitch for American Airlines draws swift antitrust skepticism Reuters
April 14, 2026Trump's AI image of himself as Jesus-like figure follows feud with Pope Leo - Reuters
Trump's AI image of himself as Jesus-like figure follows feud with Pope Leo Reuters
April 13, 2026Pope says he will continue to speak out against war after Trump attack - Reuters
Pope says he will continue to speak out against war after Trump attack Reuters
April 13, 2026Trump attacks Pope over criticism of Iran war
The US president accuses Leo of being "weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy".
April 13, 2026Trump attacks Pope Leo, calling him 'terrible' for foreign policy and 'weak' on crime - Reuters
Trump attacks Pope Leo, calling him 'terrible' for foreign policy and 'weak' on crime Reuters
April 13, 2026Meta pulls Facebook ads recruiting for social media addiction lawsuits
The Facebook owner recently lost a landmark social media addiction trial in California
April 10, 2026Meta must face youth addiction lawsuit by Massachusetts, court rules - Reuters
Meta must face youth addiction lawsuit by Massachusetts, court rules Reuters
April 10, 2026US inflation jumps to highest level in almost two years
A surge in prices at the pump due to the Iran war has pushed the inflation rate to 3.3%.
April 10, 2026Watch: Pope Leo XIV spins basketball on his finger, with help from Harlem Globetrotters
US exhibition squad, the Harlem Globetrotters, met the pontiff in the Vatican, helping him to spin a basketball on the tip of his finger.
April 9, 2026DHS says US could stop processing international travelers at some airports in 'sanctuary cities' - Reuters
DHS says US could stop processing international travelers at some airports in 'sanctuary cities' Reuters
April 7, 2026Gold muted as Trump's Iran deadline keeps markets cautious - Reuters
Gold muted as Trump's Iran deadline keeps markets cautious Reuters
April 7, 2026United Airlines to introduce tiered fare categories for premium cabins - reuters.com
United Airlines to introduce tiered fare categories for premium cabins reuters.com
April 3, 2026Leo, the first US pope, emerges as pointed Trump critic - Reuters
Leo, the first US pope, emerges as pointed Trump critic Reuters
April 2, 2026After sex abuse claims, activists and lawmakers rethink Cesar Chavez Day
California has renamed Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day after the labour-rights icon was accused of sexual abuse.
March 31, 2026Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars - Reuters
Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars Reuters
March 29, 2026House Republicans reject Senate deal, prolonging partial government shutdown
Airport security agents have not been paid in more than a month due to a congressional impasse, causing travel chaos across the US.
March 28, 2026OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43
Leo Radvinsky became a billionaire after investing in the site, known for its pornographic content.
March 23, 2026US says airport delays will worsen as shutdown continues - Reuters
US says airport delays will worsen as shutdown continues Reuters
March 20, 2026US states sue Trump over his move to scrap greenhouse gases ruling
The lawsuit seeks to overturn the Trump administration's reversal last month of the 2009 ruling that underpins all US policies aimed at lowering emissions.
March 19, 2026Juliana Stratton wins Illinois Democratic primary for US Senate
The 60-year-old Democrat, backed by Governor JB Pritzker, pulled off a surprise victory after months of trailing in the polls.
March 18, 2026Parades, rivers and the White House fountain: US celebrates St Patrick's Day
The Chicago River continued its more than 60-year tradition, dyed green to celebrate the city's Irish heritage.
March 18, 2026Trump border patrol chief Gregory Bovino to retire
Greg Bovino, who led immigration operations in Minnesota that resulted in the fatal shootings of two US citizens, is stepping down.
March 16, 2026From tornadoes to blizzards, severe weather batters parts of the US
Millions are under weather warnings as mix of snow, thunderstorms, and high winds hit parts of the eastern US, while the west coast faces extreme heat.
March 16, 2026Severe weather batters US including this tornado in Illinois
The event was part of a string of severe weather that hit the Midwest Tuesday, causing the deaths of two people in the US state of Indiana.
March 11, 2026How worried are Americans about rising petrol prices?
The BBC spoke to New Yorkers about how the conflict in Iran is driving up prices at the pump - and how it's impacting their wallets.
March 10, 2026Oil prices surge above $110 and shares slide over Iran war
Major disruption to energy supplies threatens to push up prices for consumers and businesses around the world.
March 9, 2026Deadly storms and tornadoes strike US state of Michigan
A series of tornadoes tore through several cities, uprooting trees and destroying homes.
March 7, 2026Watch: Obama, Biden and Clinton remember 'tenacious' Jesse Jackson
The three former US presidents were among dozens of high profile figures present at the late civil rights activist's memorial.
March 6, 2026US presidents gather to honour Jesse Jackson at memorial service
While praising Jackson, Obama made a thinly veiled dig at US President Donald Trump.
March 6, 2026From killing her dog to luxury jets: Six times Kristi Noem made headlines
Noem boosted deportations during her first year, but her controversies reportedly frustrated Trump.
March 6, 2026Kristi Noem grilled over Alex Pretti statement, and other key takeaways from Senate hearing
Both Republicans and Democrats criticised Noem for her leadership of the Department of Homeland Security.
March 3, 2026Guilty verdict for US father of teenage school shooter
Prosecutors say Colin Gray, 55, could have prevented his son from killing four people at a high school in Georgia in 2024.
March 3, 2026Texas Trump supporters react to US strikes on Iran
As voters in the state prepare to vote in Tuesday's primary elections, we asked what they make of the events unfolding in the Middle East.
March 3, 2026FAA plans to reduce flights at Chicago O'Hare, cites boost in schedules - Reuters
FAA plans to reduce flights at Chicago O'Hare, cites boost in schedules Reuters
February 27, 2026Trump furious after Supreme Court upends his global tariffs, imposes new 10% levy - Reuters
Trump furious after Supreme Court upends his global tariffs, imposes new 10% levy Reuters
February 20, 2026Industry reaction to US Supreme Court ruling on Trump's global tariffs - Reuters
Industry reaction to US Supreme Court ruling on Trump's global tariffs Reuters
February 20, 2026From longshot lawsuit to landmark ruling: How a family toy business took on Trump's tariffs - Reuters
From longshot lawsuit to landmark ruling: How a family toy business took on Trump's tariffs Reuters
February 20, 2026Catholic leaders bring communion to immigration detainees near Chicago after court win - Reuters
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