Brett Kavanaugh Sworn In As Newest Supreme Court Justice
A sharply divided Senate — reflecting a deeply divided nation — voted almost entirely along party lines Saturday afternoon to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Illinois Beats Rutgers 38-17 With Two TDs From AJ Bush
Graduate transfer AJ Bush ran for 116 yards and two touchdowns and threw for another in his return to the lineup, as Illinois used a big ground game to beat Rutgers 38-17 Saturday.
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WATCH: US Senate Vote on Brett Kavanaugh
In an unusual weekend session, the U.S. Senate advances to a final vote on the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Watch the proceedings live.
What’s Next In The Kavanaugh Confirmation Fight?
After GOP Sen. Susan Collins of Maine came out in favor of confirming him Friday afternoon on the Senate floor, Judge Brett Kavanaugh is all but certainly headed for the Supreme Court in very short order. The Senate advanced Kavanaugh's nomination, 51 to 49, Friday. A final vote is expected Saturday.
Chicago Police Officer Found Guilty Of 2nd-Degree Murder Of Laquan McDonald
White Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke has been found guilty of second-degree murder and 16 counts of aggravated battery with a firearm in the shooting death of black teenager Laquan McDonald.