Two U.S. Army soldiers have been injured after encountering a brown bear in a mountainous training area in Anchorage, the military said.

Around 25 protesters were arrested as around 1,000 animal welfare activists tried to gain entry to a beagle breeding and research facility in Wisconsin and were met by officers firing pepper spray and rubber bullets.

Officials say a gunman in Louisiana killed eight children, including seven of his own, and shot two other people Sunday in an attack of domestic violence.

The Noel Coward comedy is being brought back to life with the help of Rose Byrne, Kelli O'Hara and Mark Consuelos of Live with Kelly and Mark - making his Broadway debut.

Some drivers in the Chicago area have been only filling up about half their tank at gas stations as frustration continues to grow with the rising oil prices. It does not appear that drivers will see relief at the pump in the near future as uncertainty continues overseas.

Lake County, Illinois officials say water levels remain high in the Fox and Des Plaines rivers. Dry weather expected this week should give impacted neighbors some relief.

Chicago Cinco de Mayo festivity organizers said community fears over immigration enforcement policies from the Trump administration is leading them to cancel the annual parade once again, as they did last year.

Summer registration for Chicago Park District programs will open this week.

A jury convicted two men of beating a Highland Park husband and father to death outside of his home nearly four years ago.

The national gathering, in its ninth year, started Friday with the intent of highlighting areas where women of color can fully realize their professional and economic wellbeing.