North Korea sees spike in Russian tourism following pact
Russia is one of the only nations North Korea still allows on government-controlled sightseeing trips.
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Russia is one of the only nations North Korea still allows on government-controlled sightseeing trips.
A Moscow court says it has recommended a “preventative detention” of two months should she ever return to her native country.
Evan Gershkovich has been held for over a year in a Moscow prison.
Gershkovich is facing espionage charges in Russia that he, the Wall Street Journal, and the U.S. government strongly deny. He faces up to 20 years in a prison colony if convicted.
The two leaders created a pact for mutual assistance in the event of aggression, without specifying what aggression meant or what it could mean militarily.
Kim Jong Un was at the airport waiting for President Putin. The greeting may have been warm, but these are allies of convenience. They vowed to build a strong front against the U.S. and deepen their military ties.
The a once-in-a-generation meeting between Putin and Kim Jong Un are raising eye-brows from Washington to Beijing.
Russian authorities arrested U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Gordon Black last month, accusing him of stealing money and making threats.
A small U.S. Navy Task Force, including ships specifically fitted with sonar for tracking submarines, patrol planes, and sail drones, is shadowing the Russian fleet. They say there is no threat to the U.S.
The Biden administration expects this will be Russia’s largest military exercises in the Caribbean in five years.
The move is meant to address manpower shortages on the front lines, where Russian troops reportedly out-number Ukrainians at least seven to one in some areas.
The Russian ships include a nuclear-powered submarine and another warship armed with cruise missiles. Cuba says they pose no threat, but the timing is raising concern as tensions rise over the war in Ukraine.
Russia insists power plants are a legitimate military target and denies intentionally trying to harm civilians by plunging them into darkness.
Bloomberg reports the summit scheduled for next week hopes to ultimately lay the groundwork for direct talks between the two sides.
President Biden has partially lifted a ban on Ukraine's use of U.S.-provided weapons for strikes inside Russia, officials say.
The Environmental Protection Agency warns that cyberattacks against water utilities around the U.S. are becoming more frequent and more severe.
Slovakia's populist Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot as he came out of a meeting. He was in "stable but still very serious" condition, the hospital said.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday that American military aid on its way to Ukraine will make a "real difference" on the battlefield, as the top diplomat made an unannounced visit to reassure an ally facing a fierce new Russian offensive.
Dignitas is working to drive innovation and advance technology in the name of Ukrainian freedom. The organization's co-founder, Maria Berlinska, discusses what is being done to help the cause.
The U.S. is supplying Patriot missiles to Ukraine to help in its defense against attacks by Russia.
Two years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, funding for Ukraine has become a battle in the U.S., with Congress divided over continued support of Ukraine’s military. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyal recently visited Chicago, home to a large Ukrainian population and many refugees, and spoke exclusively to CBS 2 about trying to get continued U.S. support in the war against Russia.
During his quick stop in Chicago, Shmyhal also made time for one interview – with CBS 2.
"Make no mistake about it. China has a plan to replace the United States. They want to replace us technologically, militarily, economically, and diplomatically, and they're working on it every single day," Rep. Darrin LaHood said.
At least five were killed, including rescuers, after repeated drone strikes hit Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv.
Evan Gershkovich was detained on March 29 last year on suspicion of espionage. The Wall Street Journal honored him Friday with a mostly blank front page.
Caleb Williams threw for 334 yards and two touchdowns following a string of shaky performances for the Bears.
Baristas at the store at 5964 N. Ridge Ave. in Edgewater have been on strike since Friday calling for higher wages and better staffing.
Anjanae Hunter, 16, has been missing since Oct. 26 and is believed to be in the Chicago area.
The burglaries happened at the city's Central Station early Friday morning.
More than 3.5 million passengers are expected to fly in and out of O'Hare and Midway airports through the new year.
Several City Council members have called the school board's vote to fire Martinez without cause reckless and irresponsible.
Because Martinez was fired without cause, his contract allows him to stay on the job for another six months, and receive 20 weeks of severance pay.
Martinez was at Luther Burbank Elementary, 2035 N. Mobile Ave., as the Special Olympics recognized the school for excellence in inclusive sports programming.
Henyard had named three people to serve as police chief, village administrator, and village attorney without approval from the village board.
Many, including alderpersons and the members of the incoming elected school board, are denouncing the planned agenda.
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.
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.
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.
Baristas at the store at 5964 N. Ridge Ave. in Edgewater have been on strike since Friday calling for higher wages and better staffing.
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.
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.
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.
Keeping with the holiday theme from a tall tree at Union Station to a rooftop in River North, here's what caught Suzanne Le Mignot and Kylee Miller's eye this week.
Aviation officials say over three million passengers will travel through O'Hare, a 7.8% increase compared to last year. At Midway, the busiest day is expected to be Sunday, Dec. 29, when more than 50,000 people are expected to pass through the airport.
Late overnight, a system will make an appearance, creating a drizzle, which could result in freezing drizzle as temperatures drop to lows in the 20s to lower 30s.
Witnesses said the suspect approached the front desk, jumped over the counter, and demanded money while displaying a handgun.
CBS News Chicago meteorologist David Yeomans has the latest 7-day forecast.
A Level 1 hazardous materials response also was initiated. According to unconfirmed fire dispatch reports, there were explosions inside the building after the fire started.
Several City Council members have called the school board's vote to fire Martinez without cause reckless and irresponsible.
More than 3.5 million passengers are expected to fly in and out of O'Hare and Midway airports through the new year.
Caleb Williams threw for 334 yards and two touchdowns following a string of shaky performances for the Bears.
Baristas at the store at 5964 N. Ridge Ave. in Edgewater have been on strike since Friday calling for higher wages and better staffing.
"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.
Caleb Williams threw for 334 yards and two touchdowns following a string of shaky performances for the Bears.
Nikola Vucevic scored 19 points and 10 assists to lead the Bulls, whose season-high three-game winning streak ended.
Booser went 2-3 with a 3.38 ERA, one save and 43 strikeouts in 43 relief appearances with the Red Sox in his first season in the majors in 2024.
Tyler Bertuzzi had two goals and an assist, and Connor Bedard added a goal and two assists for the Blackhawks.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
With the holidays fast approaching, many Lincoln Parkers want others to be aware and stay safe as they get ready to travel.
It happened around 4 a.m. at Eddie's Market in the 11000 block of South Halsted Street.
Richard Allen was sentenced to 65 years for each death, totaling 130 years in prison.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had been facing hate crime and terrorism charges in an attack on a Jewish man in late October. He has since died by suicide in custody
Damonte McCorkle is charged with aggravated kidnapping, two counts of aggravated carjacking, and armed robbery.
