3 Illinois members of Congress skip Netanyahu's speech over Israeli war policy
Among the members who didn't attend Netanyahu's speech were U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, and Reps. Jan Schakowsky and Delia Ramirez.
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Among the members who didn't attend Netanyahu's speech were U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, and Reps. Jan Schakowsky and Delia Ramirez.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is slated to address a joint session of Congress on Wednesday.
Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says the inquiry should investigate him, along with his boss, Benjamin Netanyahu, who was also in attendance during a graduation ceremony for new military officers.
Tensions between Biden and Netanyahu have escalated in recent months. The U.S. has grown increasingly frustrated with the way Israel has executed its war with Hamas, including the lack of protections for civilians.
Thousands of people blocked traffic and called for a deal to free Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.
Benjamin Netanyahu said he would accept only a partial ceasefire deal, in exchange for some of the 120 hostages still held captive in Gaza. He said he is committed to continuing the war and eliminating Hamas.
It comes after a video recently posted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing the U.S. of withholding military aid.
Netanyahu warns there will be no permanent end to the war in Gaza until all the hostages are released.
Israel's battle against Hamas has forced nearly 360,000 people to flee from a city they were told only months ago to seek refuge in.
Israel has told Palestinians in part of the southern Gaza city of Rafah to evacuate ahead of a long-promised ground offensive.
The attack on Israel's Kerem Shalom prompted officials to close the terminal, disrupting critical shipments of food and other humanitarian aid into Gaza.
An adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told CBS News that "the end of the war will come with the end of Hamas in Gaza."
With deaths mounting in Gaza and another Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal on the table, Netanyahu is under pressure from all sides.
Israel says 99% of the missiles and drones launched by Iran in an overnight assault were downed by its air defenses, with help from its allies.
Americans in Israel have been warned to limit their travel as U.S. officials say Iran is expected to launch an attack on the country as soon as Friday.
The White House is telling Israel to start protecting civilians in Gaza, or else. President Joe BIden sent a strong message to Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, following an Israeli air strike that killed seven aid workers.
President Biden is set to speak with Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu by phone on Thursday. It will be their first conversation since Monday's strike by Israeli forces which killed seven humanitarian workers with World Central Kitchen - the food charity founded by celebrity chef Jose Andres.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his military will press on with plans to push into the southern Gaza border town of Rafah as ceasefire talks continue between Israel and Hamas amid a new "precise operation" carried out by the Israel Defense Forces.
Senior White House officials are in Chicago, meeting with Arab and Palestinian leaders to discuss the war in Gaza, amid growing concerns over Islamophobia in the U.S. Meantime, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu an "obstacle to peace" and urged Israel to hold new elections.
Five patients in intensive care have died as Israeli forces raid the largest hospital still functioning in Gaza. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a U.S.-supported plan for the creation of a Palestinian state after the war.
Netanyahu rejected a counteroffer from Hamas - one the U.S. says has merit at least as a starting point for negotiation.
Israel has its deadliest day since launching its ground war against Hamas as 24 soldiers are killed in Gaza.
More than 25,000 people have been killed in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, according to the Hamas-run Health Ministry in Gaza.
Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza rages, with the death toll reportedly nearing 20,000, amid hopes for new cease-fire negotiations.
Biden's warning over "indiscriminate bombing" in Gaza fails to slow Israel's bombardment, as Palestinians say they're facing a "war of starvation."
Rashod Louis and Hamata Hampton, both 18 and from Chicago, were charged with four felony counts of armed robbery.
Gary police said just before 7:30 p.m., officers received a call about a man down in front of a residence in the 1100 block of North Warren Street.
The incidents date back to October, with the latest happening on Monday during the evening and early morning hours.
After a quiet and cloudy day in the 30s, two rounds of snow develop late in the day on Thursday, and into the evening
The oysters were sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.
Many, including alderpersons and the members of the incoming elected school board, are denouncing the planned agenda.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
Thornton Township Trustees Christopher Gonzalez and Carmen Carlisle have been going to great lengths to stall movement on Henyard's plans for the township.
The oysters were sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Anyone who has an affected Connie's Pizza in the freezer should either throw it out or bring it back to the store for a refund.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Back in 2017, the city promised to replace the smelly windows after the CBS News Chicago Investigators exposed the issue. But just a tiny fraction of the windows in question have been replaced.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday that it had detected presumptive positive human case of H5N1 in Barron County.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
An even larger investment of $500 million is going toward 10 new outpatient facilities throughout the South Side that will add 85,000 health care appointments each year.
Scientists used the NanoGripper to grab particles from the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19.
The program should launch early next year.
Owner Eddie Lakin made the announcement Wednesday. He said the last day for the restaurant at 1571 Sherman Ave. would be this coming Saturday, Dec. 21.
This move was anticipated back in the summer, and comes months after the mortgage company Guaranteed Rate changed its name simply to Rate.
Both President Biden and President-elect Trump have vowed to block the $15 billion acquisition on national security grounds.
The bar has been in the ownership of the same family since 1989.
Experts said Tuesday night that the industry is facing hard times because of factors such as slowing sales and diminishing reimbursements—leading to store closures.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
Meet two adorable pups, Blizzard and Ginger, available for adoption at Bark of an Angel Dog Rescue, which also has been helping people displaced by a fire at a homeless tent encampment in Elgin, by collecting donations for dog food to help the pups in the tent city.
The shooter who killed a student and teacher at a religious school in Wisconsin brought two guns to the school and was in contact with a man in California who was planning to attack a government building, according to authorities and court documents that became public Wednesday.
UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione is back in New York after waiving extradition in Pennsylvania.
Protesters gathered outside Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke’s office on Thursday, a day after prosecutors dropped all charges against Oak Park Police Officer Patrick O’Donnell, who was accused of using excessive force when he beat a teenager during an arrest in 2022.
The holidays are filled with celebrations and all those sweet treats, but dieticians warn against taking extreme steps to compensate for overeating.
The Teamsters union said the Amazon delivery drivers are fighting for a contract with better wages and workplace safety.
After a quiet and cloudy day in the 30s, two rounds of snow develop late in the day on Thursday, and into the evening
A California judge issued a restraining order Tuesday against a 20-year-old man who told FBI agents that he had been messaging with the Wisconsin shooter.
Many, including alderpersons and the members of the incoming elected school board, are denouncing the planned agenda.
Rashod Louis and Hamata Hampton, both 18 and from Chicago, were charged with four felony counts of armed robbery.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Now-retired Joliet police Sgt. Javier Esqueda was charged in connection with leaking squad car video of a man who died in Joliet police custody.
The original bus company they paid $10,000 to take them to Tampa left them stranded Wednesday night.
Edwards shot 8 for 15, including 6 for 13 from beyond the arc for the Ramblers (9-1).
Williams' completion percentage so far this year is 61.9%, which would be lower than any of his three college seasons.
Donato skated out of the right corner and stuffed a shot past Logan Thompson to hand Washington a second straight loss for only the second time this season.
Layden Blocker led the way for the Blue Demons (8-3, 0-2) with 17 points. Conor Enright added 12 points.
This move was anticipated back in the summer, and comes months after the mortgage company Guaranteed Rate changed its name simply to Rate.
Gary police said just before 7:30 p.m., officers received a call about a man down in front of a residence in the 1100 block of North Warren Street.
The incidents date back to October, with the latest happening on Monday during the evening and early morning hours.
Police have not said if the two burglaries are connected.
The suspect is facing seven counts of first-degree murder and dozens of other charges related to the 2022 mass shooting.
Tuhan "Amanda" Waller, 53, has been charged with five felony counts of retail theft. She had previously pleaded guilty to charges in three other shoplifting incidents.
