Biden permits Ukraine to fire U.S. missiles day after Russian attack
Russia launched its largest attack on civilians in months, killing at least 11 people in Odessa.
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Russia launched its largest attack on civilians in months, killing at least 11 people in Odessa.
Zelenskyy tweeted about the cooperation following his phone conversation with President-elect Donald Trump. Back in September, Trump said his plan to end the war was to get the presidents of Ukraine and Russia into a room and work out a deal, but he didn't specify how he would achieve that or when.
He told a South Korean TV channel he expects Moscow will mobilize more North Korean soldiers and some civilians to assist further with their war aims.
Officials say the rescue operation is ongoing.
It comes as Seoul and Washington have said North Korea has sent troops to Russia.
South Korea’s spy chief told the country's parliament that the soldiers are being trained by the Kremlin.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said Tuesday that the U.S. was "seeing evidence that there are North Korean troops in Russia," offering the first comments by a senior U.S. official on the seemingly expanding ties between two major U.S. adversaries. South Korean officials first raised the alarm about the North Korean deployments to Russia last week, saying Seoul's intelligence agencies had evidence that North Korean commandos were sent to Russia on their way to join Moscow's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the U.S. still needs to sort out what exactly the North Korean troops are doing. He also said if they join the war in Ukraine on Russia’s side, it will be a "very, very serious issue."
The Kremlin's goal during the three-day summit is to demonstrate the failure of the U.S. and EU to isolate Russia over its actions in Ukraine.
In his latest book, Bob Woodward delves into the inner circles of the Biden White House during the Russia-Ukraine war and Israel's conflict against Hamas and Hezbollah, as well as new information about Trump and Putin.
In the forthcoming book, "War," veteran journalist Bob Woodard cites an unnamed Trump aide as saying that there have been multiple phone calls between Trump and Putin, maybe as many as seven in the period since Trump left the white house in 2021.
Troops fought to keep the coal mining town in eastern Ukraine, but Russian forces advanced and took it over.
Former President Donald Trump slammed Vice President Kamala Harris' border policies during a campaign stop in Michigan. The two also slammed each other over how to end the Ukraine/Russia war.
Zelenskyy pleaded his case at the United Nations General Assembly and in Washington. On Friday, he's scheduled to meet with former President Donald Trump.
In its two-and-a-half-year-long invasion, Russia regularly sends drones and missiles over Ukrainian villages well behind the front line.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the United Nations General Assembly that the Kremlin is planning attacks on Ukraine’s power plants.
Officials say a total of 18 buildings in the city were damaged in the strikes.
An amateur gardener in Russia set a national record with this gigantic gourd. It weighed a whopping 1,800 pounds, which is 100 pounds more than the national record. The largest pumpkin grown in the U.S. was more than 2,700 lbs.
He says if NATO countries allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles to strike Russia, it will make them “directly involved” in the two-and-a-half-year-old conflict.
The two discussed Ukraine's increasingly urgent calls for Washington to lift its restrictions on the missiles it gives Ukraine, allowing them to strike targets inside Russia.
The Department of Justice accused two Russian officials with the state-controlled outlet RT of spreading misinformation — saying the Putin-directed campaign was designed to use phony news stories and target social media influencers to push "polarizing" issues.
The Biden Administration is taking action against Russia for trying to influence the upcoming 2024 presidential election.
The Justice Department filed charges against two people and seized more than two dozen internet domains used in a Russian interference operation, officials said.
It comes just a day after the deadliest single attack in the war so far this year, when Russian ballistic missiles killed fifty people and wounded hundreds more in the central town of Poltava.
They join a growing list of Americans Russia says it won't allow in, which last year grew to include former President Barack Obama and "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert.
Illinois State Police said 42-year-old Abram Perez was shot and killed after firing several shots at police in DeKalb County.
When the girl woke up, the man fled the scene on a rental bicycle, according to police.
Snow on the ground is accumulating, creating slushy road conditions.
Tomasz J. Kalembasa, 40, was charged with vehicular hijacking.
Periods of moderate to heavy snow are dropping visibility and leading to quick accumulations across the area.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
The reopened Pilsen facility is one of three that Mayor Brandon Johnson promised would reopen by the end of the year.
Anthony Finch has filed suit against the village and Mayor Derrick Burgess for wrongful termination. Now, four trustees want to bring Finch back to the village—but this time working as an auditor.
Judicial regulators have filed a complaint against a former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice who spread election conspiracy theories and was hired by Republicans to lead an investigation into President-elect Donald Trump's loss in the 2020 election, accusing him of violating multiple rules of conduct.
"Some of the steps and measures that are being taken, these are some individuals that are having tantrums right now. It's time to grow up. The people of Chicago don't have time for that," Johnson said.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
Robin McElroy said she loves everything about her Morgan Park home—except for the panic-inducing surprises she has been getting in the mail about her supposedly unpaid taxes.
Scammers often get financial information and personal details, or lure in veterans with videos that claim they can win lots of money,
It's the season of giving, but if you're not careful with finances, you could be getting a hefty bill at the end of the holiday season.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Owner Ricky Burns made a big dream come true in the tiny space on Western Avenue in West Ridge.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
The nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation is working to create everlasting change—and has a vision specifically for the commercial corridor at 115th and Halsted streets.
Wonder Group, a New York-based food ordering company that touts "fast fine" dining, is set to be Grubhub's new owner.
Foxtrot will be pouring free drip coffee between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the Fulton Market location to celebrate the reopening.
Ravyn Lenae, a rising R&B star from the South Side of Chicago, is among the artists announced Wednesday for the popular California desert music festival.
Speaking to American Theatre in 2018, Vire said he arrived in Chicago as a "lapsed actor," and fell into theatre criticism "through the back door."
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
The IBA also gave out the Silver Dome Awards at its luncheon Wednesday.
Take an inside look at the preparations being made for this year’s Magnificent Mile Lights Festival.
Rae is a 3-month-old lab mix who is doing well with potty training, and is super smart and eager to please. Axel is a 2-year-old lab mix who is friendly with every dog and person he meets, but needs to remain calm while recovering from heartworm treatment.
The season's first snowfall of the season is impacting driving conditions in the Chicago area. Snow on the ground is accumulating, creating slushy road conditions.
Heavy snow made it hard to see planes taking off and landing at Midway International Airport on Thursday.
A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect until 1 p.m. in the Chicago area. It has been extended until 3 p.m. in Northwest Indiana and Kankakee County.
Periods of moderate to heavy snow are dropping visibility and leading to quick accumulations across the area.
The state's highest court ruled a special prosecutor's decision to re-indict Smollett violated his constitutional rights after Cook County prosecutors previously dropped charges against him.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Four people were taken to area hospitals in serious-to-critical condition, and one of those four was described as "very critical" by the Fire Department.
Tomasz J. Kalembasa, 40, was charged with vehicular hijacking.
A judge released Constantin Beldie on electronic monitoring in October, after he allegedly beat and tried to kidnap his estranged wife. He's now accused of killing her weeks later.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
The police department has spent $22.6 million in overtime this year for officers working special events — only about $2 million of which has been reimbursed to the city.
Indiana is ranked among the states with the weakest gun safety laws, in part because it does not have a law that requires safely storing firearms.
"How is this possible that so many things could have gone wrong and allowed for this to happen?" Candice Gatlin said.
Will Riley led Illinois (3-1) with 18 points and nine rebounds while Kylan Boswell added 17 and Kasparas Jakucionis had 15.
Zach Lavine scored 27 points to lead Chicago. Torrey Craig added 15, while Nikola Vucevic and Coby White had 14 each.
Morgan went 3-0 with a 1.93 ERA in 32 appearances last season for the AL Central champion Guardians.
Williams and the Bears offense will try to build off the positives in game one this past weekend with Thomas Brown calling plays.
Meyer had five rebounds for the Blue Demons (5-0). Troy D'Amico scored 14 points.
When the girl woke up, the man fled the scene on a rental bicycle, according to police.
Alicia Robles said didn't initially feel the pain because she was still absorbing the situation—and then seconds later, her skin, she said, was on fire.
A judge released Constantin Beldie on electronic monitoring in October, after he allegedly beat and tried to kidnap his estranged wife. He's now accused of killing her weeks later.
Police said the drive-by shooting happened on the 2400 block of South Oakley Avenue around 10:45 a.m.
CTA officials received a disturbance call just before 9:40 a.m. on board a bus near the entrance to the Red Line station along the Dan Ryan Expressway.
