Illinois man charged with plot to kidnap boy in Florida to hold for ransom
Devontay Shields, 35, of Danville, was arrested on Saturday at Union Station, as he tried to board an Amtrak train to Miami, according to federal prosecutors.
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Devontay Shields, 35, of Danville, was arrested on Saturday at Union Station, as he tried to board an Amtrak train to Miami, according to federal prosecutors.
The hearing was conducted Wednesday in Miami.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
There were multiple fatalities from a tornado that ripped through the small Iowa town of Greenfield, which saw homes and businesses destroyed.
Trillions of red-eyed periodical cicadas are about to emerge in numbers not seen in many years. Here's where to expect them.
The U.S. Supreme Court will likely have the final say.
Tesla advises owners to keep the charge level above 20 percent during bitter cold weather.
Country singer Luke Combs is making amends to a disabled Florida woman who sells tumblers online
The Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument will include locations at three sites in Mississippi and Illinois, CBS News has learned.
The man is facing multiple charges for illegal possession and reckless discharge of a firearm.
The monster storm spawned deadly tornadoes that shredded homes and shopping centers in Arkansas, and collapsed a theater roof during a heavy metal concert in Illinois.
The pregnant woman's car was stolen with her 2-year-old son in the backseat, authorities say.
Prosecutors said Robert Crimo Jr. sponsored his son's application for a gun license back in 2019.
Rescuers in Illinois and Missouri save multiple lives this weekend.
The issues have forced concession companies to get creative in an effort to address the rising costs.
Things just got stranger for an Illinois neighborhood. A controversial "Stranger Things" themed Halloween display in front of a Plainfield home is re-opening this weekend despite concerns from neighbors.
Breaking up food giant could help it boost growth in faster-growing segments, including plant-based foods.
A fast-acting cop saved a toddler after finding it in an extremely dangerous place.
An Illinois school resource officer is being hailed a hero for confronting an active shooter, a former student, who opened fire Wednesday morning at Dixon High School.
Police in Illinois were called to help out an overweight raccoon that became wedged halfway out of a sewer grate.
An Illinois teacher put herself in harm's way to stop an alleged student gunman who opened fire inside a school cafeteria.
A federal judge ordered the man accused of kidnapping a Chinese exchange student attending the University of Illinois-Urbana held without bond until his trial.
If you catch the latest national tour of "Annie," you're in for a treat — the original director and lyricist is running the show. That's like drinking real Coke after years of only having New Coke.
A multi-million dollar settlement has been reached with UPS in a lawsuit claiming bad delivery practices.
Cindy Crawford's face has graced the covers and pages of magazines since she was discovered in her hometown of DeKalb, Illinois at the age of 16.
A few showers are possible early in the afternoon.
Matthew Tkachuk scored twice and Sergei Bobrovsky made 26 saves on Wednesday night.
Oren and Alon Alexander
The Broward County Public School Board has approved the adoption of wearable panic button technology.
Advocates and immigrants in South Florida request Biden administration to redesignate TPS for Nicaraguans, shielding many from deportation and enabling legal work in the U.S.
A few showers are possible early in the afternoon.
Matthew Tkachuk scored twice and Sergei Bobrovsky made 26 saves on Wednesday night.
Oren and Alon Alexander
The Broward County Public School Board has approved the adoption of wearable panic button technology.
From merry lights to holiday yard decorations, we want to see what you've got.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida authorities say they're pursuing a criminal case against a man accused of trying to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump for a car crash that occurred after his arrest.
Migrants in the U.S. under what's known as Temporary Protection Status are worried that Trump will revoke the program upon taking office.
David Rivera is accused of acting as an unregistered agent for the businessman and money laundering.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
Jim talks to Karla Hernandez-Mats, the President of the United Teachers of Dade, about the special election vote held among teachers which soundly defeated efforts of The Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank, to decertify the county's teachers union.
Jim talks to Karla Hernandez-Mats, the President of the United Teachers of Dade, about the special election vote held among teachers which soundly defeated efforts of The Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank, to decertify the county's teachers union.
Jim keeps the theme of the week going with longtime political reporter Marc Caputo.
Jim interviews the Chair of the Republican Party of Florida about the wave of Floridians being tapped to take over the Trump administration.
A week after interviewing Republican State Rep. Danny Perez of Miami, who is the new Florida House Speaker, Jim goes one-on-one with Fentrice Driskell, the Florida House minority leader.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
Aaron Siri, an attorney to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., petitioned the FDA to "withdraw or suspend" its approval of a polio vaccine.
The FDA's top food official says the safety of the dye called Red 40 hasn't been assessed in over a decade, despite concerns over its potential behavioral health effects.
For many, it's a tough decision when balancing health and finances.
Consumers are venting frustrations about health insurance in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Costs have outpaced inflation for years.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
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Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson made her Broadway debut Saturday night in a one-time performance in the hit musical comedy "& Juliet."
Fan-captured video from Saturday's performance showed Wilson hyping Scott on stage to deliver his 2023 hit song "FE!N" in front of thousands of festivalgoers.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.