Throughout most of America’s history, gambling was heavily regulated and generally discouraged. In 1631, Puritans banned games of chance in Plymouth Colony “under pain of punishment.” In 1794, a ...

Jesse Jackson will be buried in Chicago after weeks of lying in state in locations across the United States. Jackson, who ...

Jesse Jackson was one of love, laughter, tears and inspiration. Saturday's events were the culmination of days of homegoing ...

NOTE: NBC Chicago will offer live coverage of the services in the player above. Lines outside the House of Hope church in Chicago’s Pullman neighborhood wrapped around the block early Friday morning ...

For those who couldn't make it to House of Hope in person, some businesses like Valois Restaurant and Hyde Park Hair Salon ...

Former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton are speaking at the event, which also features music from Chicago native ...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police are investigating after a 27-year-old man was found shot to death on a sidewalk. The incident occurred at an apartment complex in the 600 block of Northpointe ...

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The T20 World Cup is almost over, and the final match will see reigning champion India square off with New Zealand. Keep reading to learn where to watch the T20 World Cup online, no matter where you ...

A major sewer pipe collapse has dumped hundreds of millions of gallons of sewage into the Potomac River, highlighting a nationwide problem involving failing infrastructure.

A final homegoing service is being held for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson on Saturday. The event is taking place at the Rainbow PUSH headquarters in Illinois.