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R Kelly sentenced to 20 years for child sex crimes
But he won't spend a single extra day in prison.
Mainfreight boss helps son's Chicago shift as USA becomes big priority
Son moves continents, turning round Americas division a big focus for Mainfreight.
Re-United Airlines: Lost bag appears four years later
The bag travelled from Chicago to Central America before returning to its owner.
Dog discovered in backpack ‘X-rayed by accident’ says passenger
A dog had a very “rough” journey this week.
Overflowing loos, no heat or light on nightmare 19-hour train trip
What was supposed to be 5-hour trip became day slog without light, heat or running water.
Independence Day parade accused pleads not guilty
Robert E. Crimo III pleads not guilty to charges from mass shooting at Chicago parade.
Gunman charged with seven counts of murder after firing more than 70 rounds in July 4 crowd
Police say the shooter evaded initial arrest dressed as a woman and fading into crowd.
July 4 shooting: Arrest made after brief pursuit hours after 6 killed, 30 wounded
Robert E Crimo III was identified as a person of interest following the shooting.
July 4 parade shooting: Gunman at large after killing six, injuring 24 in Illinois
Blankets over bloodied bodies after annual parade descended into chaos.
US man escapes federal charge for walking on plane wing due to small detail
A small technicality means the 57-year-old got away with a far smaller charge.
Man found living in Chicago Airport for 90 days reveals ordeal
Too scared to go home because of Covid-19, he was stuck in limbo for 90 days.
Man hid at Chicago airport over Covid fear
Californian man Aditya Singh said he was afraid to fly during the pandemic.
Editorial: The reason things have gone wrong for all Americans
EDITORIAL: Love in the time of confusion - welcome to the new US of A.
Man has life support accidentally cut off by wrong family
Two families in Chicago are suing after a disfigured man was falsely identified.
Qantas takes a leap flying Brisbane to Chicago direct
Qantas reveals direct flights from Brisbane to two new US cities.
Horror at 412m as Chicago SkyDeck cracks underfoot
America's highest glass observation deck cracks under foot, shocking holidaymakers.
Watch: Teaser trailer for new 'Star Wars' movie
The first trailer for the new 'Star Wars' movie was revealed at a fan event in Chicago.
Travel alternatives: When in Chicago, don't follow Ferris
Ferris Bueller went to the museum on his famous day off, but tourists can give it a miss.
Airline denies woman in wheelchair was abandoned at airport
American Airline denied claims a senior woman in a wheelchair was left alone for hours.
Not in Kansas any more: 'Drunk' airport worker wakes in Chicago
A Piedmont Airlines employee survived the 650km journey, asleep in the pressurised cabin.
USA: Chicago's open arms
Greg Fleming visits the US' third largest city, and finds it's his kind of town.
Airport photo a result of 'cruel and unusual' events
In a US airport Liz Smith never expected the series of events that would befall her.
Paramedics said teen was dead. Then he started moving
Erin Carey was presumed dead and left for more than 15 minutes by Chicago paramedics.
Chicago here we come - Air NZ confirms plans for direct flights
The airline will start flights to the US mid-west hub using a Dreamliner
Where to next: Air NZ makes big call on new 17-hour flight
All will be revealed on Wednesday night with the 17-hour flight to Chicago a hot tip.
Man's baby was keeping him up, so he killed the child
Two-year-old Mateo's father grew frustrated because he was trying to sleep.
Winston warns inviting Obama could be 'too expensive'
Winston Peters says Air NZ unlikely to afford going rate to secure a Barack Obama visit.
Compressor stall on an American Airlines flight
This video shows the moment a compressor stall occurred on an American Airlines flight during take-off. The plane, which was due to fly from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport to McCarran International Airport in Nevada, returned safely to Chicago shortly after the incident. Source: Gabe Gatmaitan, via YouTube