3 U.S. citizens return home in prisoner swap with China
The three Americans are Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung. The swap follows extensive diplomacy.
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The three Americans are Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung. The swap follows extensive diplomacy.
The president-elect is threatening to use tariffs as a way to help stop the flow of migrants and illegal drugs into the United States. Natalie Brand reports.
Police say 35 people were killed in Zhuhai, China, when a driver rammed his car into a crowded sports center a day before the city hosts a military air show.
The event at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center was held on Wednesday in northwest China.
Two international superstars are now in the U.S. Two giant pandas named Bao Li and Qing Bao arrived at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., from China on Tuesday.
A 13-year-old YouTube video of an iPhone exploding went viral in recent weeks there.
CBS News fact checked the biggest claims made by Tim Walz and JD Vance during the vice presidential debate.
Under Xi Jinping’s presidency, China has bolstered its nuclear capabilities and revamped the people's liberation army's rocket force.
It's the second knife attack on a Japanese child in the country in just a few months.
China is ending most foreign adoptions of Chinese children, putting hundreds of American and other foreign families with pending adoptions in limbo.
The Philippine Coast Guard and China exchanged accusations of intentionally ramming vessels in disputed waters of the South China Sea.
They say temperatures got as hot as 112 degrees, and the average temperature was about 74 degrees.
Russian flights near Alaska are not uncommon, but the presence of a Chinese aircraft appeared to be a new development.
Recent disasters have cost the country more than $10 billion in economic losses in the first half of the year, and over 32 million people have been impacted.
The joint declaration marks NATO's most pointed tone yet on China's role in a war that has galvanized the alliance and drawn new members, Finland and Sweden, to join.
The man was stopped at a security checkpoint between Hong Kong and China, where officials found six canvas bags in his pants.
The man was stopped at a security checkpoint between Hong Kong and mainland China.
Xin Bao and Yun Chuan are part of the country's 'panda diplomacy' program.
Local police said the 55-year-old suspect stabbed all four Americans after one of them bumped into him.
The spacecraft, part of the Chang'e moon exploration program, will collect soil and rock samples.
This after the zoo returned three bears amid heightened tensions between the two global superpowers. The announcement follows increased engagement between Washington and Beijing.
Taiwan claims 49 Chinese planes entered its airspace on Thursday, as nearly 20 warships were detected in the Taiwan Strait.
The drills come just days after Taiwan swore in its new president and is being called an "irrational provocation."
The Environmental Protection Agency warns that cyberattacks against water utilities around the U.S. are becoming more frequent and more severe.
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
While no gift could ever bring his loved ones back, the spots under Jacoby Strong's tree were full this Christmas Eve.
The remote area forced firefighters to shuttle water from a hydrant nearly three and a half miles away.
Hilton Keller spent 33 years, seven months, and four days in prison.
Illinois State Police said a truck driver lost control of his rig on Illinois Route 17 near Bull Creek Road, and hit another semi head-on.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez accused school board members of "hijacking" negotiations and trying to intimidate his team.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez accused school board members of "hijacking" negotiations and trying to intimidate his team.
Martinez's lawyer says he is asking a judge to guarantee that no one can stand in the way of Martinez doing his job while he is still in office.
The report came out Monday morning, just hours after a last-ditch effort by Gaetz to keep it under wraps.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
Several City Council members have called the school board's vote to fire Martinez without cause reckless and irresponsible.
At Yorktown Center in Lombard, just about everyone who spoke with CBS News Chicago on Monday said the act of going out and physically shopping puts them in the Christmas spirit.
Scammers know many of us are waiting for packages this holiday season.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
The oysters were sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
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.
It may seem like a brave choice to launch a company making old-fashioned mechanical watches—when many wear new-fangled electronic alternatives. But the entrepreneurs' mission is bigger than just watchmaking.
At Yorktown Center in Lombard, just about everyone who spoke with CBS News Chicago on Monday said the act of going out and physically shopping puts them in the Christmas spirit.
Sunday night marked the last night in business for Strat's, after 38 years.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
Baristas at the store at 5964 N. Ridge Ave. in Edgewater have been on strike since Friday calling for higher wages and better staffing.
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.
This is the second year Christians living in the Gaza Strip will have a Christmas season without celebrations.
While no gift could ever bring his loved ones back, the spots under Jacoby Strong’s tree were full this Christmas Eve. Sabrina Franza reports.
A man was wounded in a shooting at the Clark/Lake Loop 'L' stop in broad daylight Christmas Eve. Shardaa Gray reports.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024.
Trooper Clay Carns was killed late Monday night on I-55 just north of Blodgett Road near Channahon. Noel Brennan reports.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez accused school board members of "hijacking" negotiations and trying to intimidate his team.
"Any time we lose a trooper hurts, but today is Christmas Eve here on December 24, so it kind of hurts in a particular way," ISP Dir. Brendan Kelly said.
Police said the victim knew the shooter.
While no gift could ever bring his loved ones back, the spots under Jacoby Strong's tree were full this Christmas Eve.
The remote area forced firefighters to shuttle water from a hydrant nearly three and a half miles away.
"San Antonio has really led the way in using aerial surveillance technology to prevent these activities," said Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), who chairs the City Council Public Safety Committee.
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.
Jason Dickinson scored for the 'Hawks with 33 seconds left, but the Blackhawks were unable to come up with the tying goal.
Nikola Vucevic had 17 points and 12 rebounds for the Bulls.
Jalen Quinn led the way for the Ramblers (9-3) with 17 points and two steals.
George Dimopoulos, who played quarterback in high school, also converted the two-point conversion when he passed it to quarterback Josh Holst for his second completion of the season.
Illinois held the lead for nearly 30 minutes of game time, but a late rally by Missouri took the game down to the wire.
Jason Samhan claims the same pair is stealing from several other homes in Oak Lawn.
The medics were not armed, and they did not know if the robber had a gun. Nevertheless, they managed to flip the script with their bare hands.
Shots were fired from inside a Nissan Altima.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
In each incident, the burglars crashed a dark sedan into businesses and destroyed the front window or glass door.
