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Bruhat Soma wins 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee
The Scripps National Spelling Bee had its toughest day of competition with the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds.
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The Scripps National Spelling Bee had its toughest day of competition with the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds.
Madison Crowell, a senior at Liberty County High School in Hinesville, was also awarded close to $15 million in scholarships, putting her in the nation's top 5% of school acceptances and scholarships.
An Illinois man was arrested in Georgia for his alleged involvement in a gunfight in southwest suburban Will County earlier this month.
He faces charges, including aggravated discharge of a firearm, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, and reckless discharge of a firearm.
A special prosecutor in the Georgia election interference case has resigned, while in New York, a case involving payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels will be delayed. CBS News’ Bradley Blackburn reports.
A special prosecutor in the Georgia election interference case has resigned, while in New York, a case involving payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels will be delayed.
Judge in Georgia Trump election case says while he couldn't "conclusively establish" when Willis' relationship with prosecutor turned romantic, "an odor of mendacity remains."
President Biden and former President Donald Trump have amassed enough delegates to secure their party nominations, CBS News estimates.
President Biden clinched the 2024 Democratic nomination, and former President Donald Trump may clinch the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
It's the eve of another big primary day. On Tuesday both President Biden and former president Donald Trump are expected to become their parties’ presumptive nominees. CBS's Nicole Sganga has more from Washington.
Trump arrived in Rome in Marjorie Taylor Green's home district while Biden made an appearance in Atlanta.
The former first lady had a private funeral in Plains, Georgia where she was born and where she lived for decades with former president Jimmy Carter.
Apple Watch users know they can do everything from accepting a phone call to tracking your steps. But for one man, the watch likely saved his life.
The report, by a special purpose grand jury in Fulton County, recommended charges against Sen. Lindsey Graham and Georgia's former senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler.
Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to interfering in the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. His lawyers waived his arraignment, meaning he will not appear in court next week.
Idalia has now been downgraded to a tropical storm as it passes through Georgia and into South Carolina. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
Rev. Stephen Lee, a pastor from Orland Park, and Trevian Kutti, a former publicist, both were booked into the Fulton County Jail on Friday, and later released on bail.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis said that the 19 defendants have until noon on Aug. 25 to turn themselves in.
The Georgia case is the first time the RICO Act -- in this case under Georgia state law rather than federal law -- is being used in the prosecution of a former U.S. president.
On the federal level, the RICO Act was initially used to take down mob families. The aim was to get the street-level guys to rat on the bosses issuing the orders. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
It includes 41 counts stemming from alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia, and one of the former president's co-defendants is from Chicago. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar has the story.
"I think when you get further down that list of 19 towards the bottom, where Miss Kutti is one, those are the people who oftentimes do decide to cooperate."
Chicagoan Trevian Kutti used to be a publicist for celebrities like Ye, formerly Kanye West, and R. Kelly. But she's accused of pressuring a volunteer to commit fraud during the 2020 election. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar has the story.
Former President Donald Trump and more than a dozen associates are charged with election fraud, racketeering and other counts related to alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
The Georgia grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump returned the indictments on election fraud, racketeering and other charges.
The Butterfly House, just west of Navy Pier, is home to butterflies from all over the world.
Many residents have complained there are limited activities for teenagers during the summer. So Ald. Lamont Robinson (4th) decided it was time to change the narrative.
Michael Wacha pitched seven scoreless innings, Bobby Witt Jr. homered and drove in two runs and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 7-1.
Their high school prom may have been decades ago, but for a moment in time, for some seniors in Roseland, Friday was prom day as some residents showed how they turned back the clock and danced the day away.
While much of the problem seemed to be resolved by the late afternoon, several Chicago companies experienced a lot of grief because of the outages.
More than two dozen House Democrats have now publicly called for President Biden to end his bid for re-election.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
Two senior House Democrats believe Biden could leave the 2024 presidential race within days after a pressure campaign from top Democratic lawmakers.
The delegates signaled total comfort and confidence with where things sit four months before the election.
Trump would also lead Harris. Voters say both Biden and Trump encouraged national unity after assassination attempt against Trump.
The hike was fueled mainly by the company's Safety Modernization Program to replace nearly 2,000 miles of dangerous, old, deteriorating natural gas pipes.
As of Tuesday evening, a total of five tornadoes had been confirmed in the Chicago area from the storms Monday night and six Sunday night.
The tax is up just 2 cents compared with Sunday. But it is quite a jump compared with the Illinois gas seven years ago.
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
The family asked CBS 2 for help after they found themselves stuck with random stuff and boxes filling their space—and nowhere else left to turn.
Lisa Gee's experience taught her the life-saving importance of organ donations for thousands of patients.
Keisha House said people trust their hairdressers and barbers, and great communication takes place while in those chairs.
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
Under state law, all children living in a high-risk ZIP code must be tested for lead exposure at 12, 24, and 36 months of age.
Shane Butler said he was grateful to be alive, and he owes it all to the safety training he did exactly one year before he accidentally shot himself.
Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which exceeded the figures for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2022.
Kroger owns the Mariano's brand, while Albertsons owns Jewel-Osco.
The DNC arrives at the United Center from Aug. 19-22.
Newhart was an Oak Park native and an alumnus of Saint Ignatius College Prep and Loyola University in Chicago.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
They're beautiful and intriguing, but perhaps many don't know a lot about butterflies. CBS News Chicago's Mugo Odigwe spent some time at The Butterfly House at Navy Pier to get an up close and personal look at some winged wonders.
While Chicago is known for its summer festivals, there's a new festival this year with a different purpose. Jessica Rose and her husband, Jonathan, brought their daughters to Oakwood Beach on Friday to attend the first-ever Peaceapalooza Music and Family Festival. The fest was designed to give youngsters something positive to do while on Chicago's lakefront.
Banks, airlines, television networks and health systems around the world that rely on Microsoft 365 apps were hit by widespread outages early Friday linked to the company CrowdStrike. Thousands of flights and train services were canceled globally, including more than 1,800 in the U.S., and there were disruptions to many other public and retail services.
A postal worker was shot and killed in the West Pullman neighborhood on Friday. Police said the shooting happened around 11:40 a.m. in the 12100 block of South Harvard Avenue.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon tracks rain showers for next week in the extended forecast.
"My heart is shattered, because it was a nice lady," Kim Sanders said. "She never bothered anybody."
James, a First Amendment advocate, says the chief attacked him after he came to village hall to file a complaint about a previous encounter.
More than 200 flights had been canceled, and nearly 900 others had been delayed as of late Friday morning.
A total of 25 House Democrats have now publicly called for President Biden to end his bid for re-election.
The Butterfly House, just west of Navy Pier, is home to butterflies from all over the world.
Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The department has now confirmed they will be providing emergency medical support both inside the secure perimeter that will be going up around the United Center.
Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year.
The former University of Illinois football player had been hired at Aunt Martha's despite having a criminal conviction on his record.
Two battalion chiefs told CBS 2 Investigators said hiring needs to be a priority for the Chicago Fire Department, and they plan to protest their working conditions.
Michael Wacha pitched seven scoreless innings, Bobby Witt Jr. homered and drove in two runs and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 7-1.
Gabriel Moreno had three hits, scored twice and drove in a run to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday.
The roster will have a healthy mix of both veterans and rookies this season, all led by No. 1 overall draft pick Caleb Williams.
Franklin competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and will be suiting up for Team USA a second time this summer in Paris. But earning a bronze medal at the U.S. trials to get there didn't come easy.
Opening Day is set for March 27, when the White Sox will host the Angels at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Police said the victim had gotten into a fight with the shooter, who shot him in the chest and hip.
But when thieves damaged the AC units, the heat spilled over to inside.
The robber choked the man, hit him in the head with the pliers, and took his cellphone, police said.
No other injuries were reported, police said.
Mateo was shot in the head in front of his mother and three siblings while riding in the family car in the West Lawn neighborhood.