Infraud: US takes down international identity theft ring

Tens of thousands of users of the Infraud network reportedly ripped off consumers for $530 million over seven years. US authorities have already arrested 13 of the group's ringleaders.

Chicago officials: Call 311 if you need help as second wave of arctic air hits - Chicago Tribune

With another wave of arctic air to hit Chicago this weekend, city officials on Thursday urged people to call 311 if anyone needs help, including transportation to warming centers and shelters. Since November, three people in Chicago have died from hypothermia due to exposure to the cold, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office. One of those deaths occurred during the latest cold snap.

Abandoned Cheese Shop Is Stinking Up East Village Block - NBC New York

A shuttered cheese shop is sending a cloud of stink around the East Village, neighbors say. The specialty shop East Village Cheese was abandoned without explanation two weeks ago, according to residents.