American Travis Timmerman found in Syria in process of returning to U.S.
His parents say their son traveled to Hungary to write a book on old churches, but they have no idea how he ended up in Syria. They lost contact with him in May.
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His parents say their son traveled to Hungary to write a book on old churches, but they have no idea how he ended up in Syria. They lost contact with him in May.
Timmerman, 29, was found Thursday outside Damascus after he and others were freed from prison.
Timmerman, who once lived in Chicago, says he was imprisoned for seven months after entering the country illegally on a Christian pilgrimage.
The locals claimed he was an American prisoner released from one of the regime's most notorious jails.
A man identifying himself as an American from Missouri, Travis Timmerman, was found Thursday in Syria after he said he was freed from a prison earlier in the week
Family members searched one of Assad’s infamous prisons for loved ones who have been locked up for years.
President Joe Biden believes Tice is alive and says he's committed to bringing him home.
President Joe Biden is pledging support for the Syrian people and protection against threats in the region, including ISIS.
in just over a week, rebels in syria seized control of key cites while forcing Syria's president, Bashar Al-Assad, from power. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Syrians in Chicago on Sunday celebrated the end of the Assad family rule on Michigan Avenue near the entrance to Grant Park.
In Syria, crowds have been celebrating after the resignation of President Bashar Al-Assad. Wendy Gillette reports.
Assad's whereabouts are unknown, though several sources say he flew out of Damascus Sunday morning as the rebels were taking control.
Russian state media news agencies reported that Assad and his family were in Moscow and given asylum.
After taking over each city, they quickly set up and staffed their own government agencies and began to issue ID cards in the rebel regime's name.
Opposition fighters have already captured the central city of Hama and Aleppo earlier this week.
It was the main route for thousands of people fleeing the war into Syria before it was destroyed by Israeli shelling last month. The restoration of the road follows the truce between Israel and Hezbollah.
U.S. officials are urging calm as the development came nearly a week after Iran fired hundreds of missiles at Israel in response to Israel's deadly strike on an Iranian embassy in Syria. Willie James Inman reports.
The Middle East has been plunged into deeper uncertainty after Iran launched a massive strike against Israel on Sunday. Iran's drone and missile attack follows a separate attack in which Iran accused Israel of targeting their embassy in Syria.
President Joe Biden is working to set up a meeting with G7 leaders after Iran launched an historic attack against Israel, sending drones and missiles in response to an airstrike on an Iranian consulate in Syria earlier this month.
The commander of the Syrian democratic forces told reporters that attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq and Syria have hurt the effort to keep ISIS from resurging.
U.S. Central Command reported more than 85 targets hit, including command and control centers, weapons depots, and drone storage facilities all linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard and affiliated militia groups. It's in response to last month's drone strike that killed three American soldiers.
The U.S. began conducting the airstrikes on Friday against Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and affiliated groups in Syria and Iraq. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
The U.S. began conducting the airstrikes on Friday against Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and affiliated groups.
Several ballistic missiles and rockets were fired by Iranian-backed militants from western Iraq, the Pentagon said.
Biden ordered more airstrikes on targets in Syria in retaliation for attacks on U.S. forces in Syria and Iraq.
The House Ethics Committee has quietly voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, two sources said.
The bicyclist was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The next snow chance arrives late Thursday into early Friday morning.
An Indiana man, Joseph Corcoran, convicted of killing four people including his brother and his sister's fiancé decades ago was put to death, without any independent witness, marking the state's first execution in 15 years.
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.
The House Ethics Committee has quietly voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, two sources said.
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.
Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate, won Illinois' popular vote in November, and will get all 19 of the state's electoral votes.
Sean Harden was sworn in as a CPS board member last week.
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.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the department's Wage and Hour Division has an open investigation with a HelloFresh facility in Aurora.
Thomas Riolo said he is paying the price for an update to his report that shows damage to his vehicle for which he is not responsible. The damage in question happened before he even owned the car.
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.
Feds find 11 kids illegally employed for at least 4 years at Seaboard Triumph Foods facility in Sioux City, Iowa.
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.
The restaurant, at 4806 N. Broadway, announced that it will close its doors for good on Friday, Dec. 20.
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.
Indiana carried out its first state execution in 15 years early Wednesday in Michigan City, as a man was put to death for the murders of his brother and three other men.
Communities across the southeast continue to struggle, weeks after hurricanes Milton and Helene, and they still need help. A family-owned Chicago-area business is stepping up.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
A police investigation is underway in northwest suburban Rolling Meadows. An intersection was closed and there was a large response.
The frozen pizzas were distributed in Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin to grocery stores. They are already expired—their expiration date was Nov. 27 of this year.
Police are giving an update on the school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin.
The building at 2347 S. Michigan Av. has been vacant ever since 21 people were killed in a stampede inside the E2 nightclub in 2003.
Thornton Township Trustees Christopher Gonzalez and Carmen Carlisle have been going to great lengths to stall movement on Henyard's plans for the township.
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 House Ethics Committee has quietly voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, two sources said.
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.
The cheerleaders turned to CBS News Chicago for help—and some disturbing information was discovered about how the girls ended up stranded.
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.
The move, which will also see the Yankees send right-handed reliever Cody Poteet to the Cubs, is a cost-saving move for Chicago, after acquiring superstar right fielder Kyle Tucker from the Astros.
The Bears went 1 for 12 on third down and 1 for 3 on fourth down.
An Indiana man, Joseph Corcoran, convicted of killing four people including his brother and his sister's fiancé decades ago was put to death, without any independent witness, marking the state's first execution in 15 years.
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 owner of Fresh Mart Foods, at 400 E 83rd St., said he's thinking of closing up shop after the latest burglary.
A "combination of factors" appear to have led a 15-year-old student to carry out a school shooting, police in Madison, Wisconsin, said Tuesday.
Luigi Mangione was indicted Tuesday by the Manhattan district attorney in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
