Midwest

Debtors’ Prisons Thrive in Ohio, Report Says

April 5, 2013, 3:14 pm

Debtors prisons thrive: A few Ohio courts have been illegally jailing people in so-called “debtors’ prisons” because they cannot pay their debts.

‘Craigslist Killer’ Gets Death Sentence for Triple Murder

April 4, 2013, 7:40 pm

“Craigslist Killer” Richard Beasley was sentenced to death on Thursday for his role in a triple homicide. Beasley got the moniker for luring the three victims to a farm in [...]

Homeless Man Wins Lotto, Says He’ll Help Others

April 4, 2013, 5:32 pm

Homeless man wins lotto: A man who has been homeless since 1978 won the lotto and said he will help other homeless people.

Man Sues Cat Owner Over ‘Vicious’ Attack

April 2, 2013, 10:54 am

Man sues cat owner: A man in Illinois is suing a cat owner for $100,000 after suffering an alleged attack from the cat.

Detroit Airport Evacuated, Reopened Over Suspicious Item

April 1, 2013, 1:08 pm

Detroit airport evacuated: The Detroit Metropolitan Airport was evacuated and was closed for around two hours on Monday.

Gorilla Raised by Humans in Ohio (+Photos)

March 28, 2013, 9:25 pm

Gorilla raised by humans: A gorilla named “Gladys” is growing quickly in the care of humans.

In a Chicago Suburb, Indoor Farming Goes ‘Mega’

March 28, 2013, 3:55 pm

FarmedHere LLC in suburban Chicago, is attempting to take indoor warehouse farming to the “mega farm” level, in a region of the country known more for its massive hog, corn [...]