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U.K.'s Labour Party sweeps back to power after 14 years on the sidelines
Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the British people "delivered a sobering verdict," and the Labour Party has won the U.K. election.
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Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the British people "delivered a sobering verdict," and the Labour Party has won the U.K. election.
Since the Conservative Party took office in May of 2010, they've churned through five prime ministers, taken the country out of the European Union, and seen its population suffer one of the worst per capita death rates on the planet during the pandemic.
America isn't the only country that celebrates independence from Britain.
The first-ever written evidence of the cheese rolling competition is from 1826, but it could be more than 2,000 years old.
According to royal legend, if the ravens leave the historical landmark, the Tower of London will crumble, and the kingdom of England will fall.
College campus protests in solidarity with Palestinians amid Israel's war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip are spreading far beyond the U.S.
"If gratitude had a face it wouldn't be this kitty cat," one person said of the agitated-looking calico.
The Deep Sleep Hotel requires a journey of about 1400 feet down, descending into dark caverns, navigating flooded tunnels, zip lining across a vast abyss, and squeezing through tight spaces.
Officials in both Japan and the United Kingdom have published figures indicating they saw negative economic growth for a second straight fiscal quarter at the end of the year.
Doctors have detected cancer in Britain's King Charles III, Buckingham Palace said in a statement Monday. The unspecified cancer was discovered as doctors treated the monarch for an enlarged prostate just over a week ago.
The firepower was aimed at Houthi targets in 13 different locations in Yemen. The 36 targets included missile and radar systems, command and control facilities, and weapons storage sites among others.
Further details on the game date will be announced this spring when the 2024 season schedule is released.
"The hot shower. Finally having electricity, having lights, water. In Gaza, we had none of those this."
"It's a very big mix of emotions, and really everything seems surreal at the moment," Emilee Rauschenberger said.
The actor had faced nine sexual offense charges related to incidents reported by four men that allegedly took place between 2001 and 2013 in the U.K.
Over the next few days, he plans to meet with business and education leaders in London to sell Illinois as a clean energy and manufacturing hub.
Many hope the former treasury secretary's economic experience will help to stabilize a falling pound and skyrocketing inflation and interest rates.
"The Queen's doctors are concerned for Her Majesty's health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision," Buckingham Palace said.
Boiling temperatures in Britain didn't stop the annual swan census - the ancient tradition of counting birds that belong to the Queen. CBS News’ Tina Kraus reports.
No other injuries were reported, police said.
Luis Motoyl was last seen in the 600 block of South LaSalle Street in Aurora around 6:15 p.m. Thursday, Aurora police said.
Kaufmann served as CEO of the Ravinia Festival in Highland Park from 2000 through 2020.
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.
Since the program's inception, dealers part of the Chicago Automobile Trad Association have raised more than $1.1 million to support USO programs.
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 idea left some Chicagoans reflecting on how the city removed statues of Christopher Columbus from city parks.
President Biden said, "I feel good," after the White House announced he had tested positive for COVID-19 and was experiencing mild symptoms.
There are some significant differences the Republican National Convention now in progress and the Democratic Convention in Chicago next month.
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.
The Illinois Public Interest Research Group and other organizations are seeking to educate the public about where their money is actually going. Megan Hickey reports.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon tracks wet weather in the extended forecast.
Car dealerships in the Chicago area are raising awareness and funds for local military members and their families. More than 65 car dealerships signed up to participate in the 11th Annual BBQ for the Troops community fundraising event last weekend where they offered a range of activities including patriotic ceremonies, classic car shows, live music and more.
Govanni Hernandez, 32, of Berwyn, was charged with the murder of Mateo Zastro, who was riding with his family on Sept. 30, 2022, in the West Lawn neighborhood when he was shot and killed. Marybel Gonzalez reports.
Folks gathered this past Saturday at Apple Chevrolet in Tinley Park for the 11th annual BBQ for the Troops. A similar event was held in Homewood and at other locations.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Newhart was an Oak Park native and an alumnus of Saint Ignatius College Prep and Loyola University in Chicago.
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.
Sonya Massey was killed after Sangamon County deputies responded to her 911 call about an intruder early on July 6, officials said.
No other injuries were reported, police said.
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.
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.
It will be the second time the Cubs have played a regular season series in Tokyo, after splitting two games with the New York Mets there in 2000.
Pat Williams died from complications related to viral pneumonia.
Brady, a 20-year-old keeper in his second full season with the club, finished with nine saves to earn his fourth clean sheet of the season.
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.
Police said a 27-year-old man got into an argument with another passenger while riding a CTA bus around 10:20 p.m. in the 300 block of North Cicero Avenue.
Sonya Massey was killed after Sangamon County deputies responded to her 911 call about an intruder early on July 6, officials said.
The shooting left the two boys injured and still hospitalized. Three other victims Capri Edwards, 24, Nakeeshia Strong, 45, and Strong's 7-year-old son were killed.