What to know about Trump's interests in Greenland, Panama Canal

Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”

Medal of Honor, Medal of Valor recipients recognized at White House Friday

This year's recipients included the officers who responded to a school shooter who killed six people on March 27, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee.

New details emerge in New Orleans attack that killed 15, injured dozens
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Fifteen people have died after a man intentionally drove his car down Bourbon Street into people celebrating the new year. The attacker has been identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar. He was an Army veteran who was born in Texas.

Chicago area volunteers provide Christmas cheer for Navy recruits away from home
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Since 2011, Christmas Day has been made extra special for recruits who are going through basic training at Naval Station Great Lakes. At a time when the naval recruits are away from their normal Christmas traditions, Christian Liberty Academy in Arlington Heights makes sure the day feels almost as good as home.

US Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea; US says it was 'friendly fire'

Two U.S. Navy pilots were shot down Sunday over the Red Sea in the most serious accident yet since American troops began targeting Yemen's Houthi rebels.

Marine welcomed home for the holidays at O’Hare International Airport

Lance Cpl. Diego Escobedo-Hernandez, a Berwyn native, received a warm welcome from his family at O’Hare International Airport after stepping off a plane Saturday.

Marine welcomed home for the holidays at O’Hare International Airport
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Lance Cpl. Diego Escobedo-Hernandez, a Berwyn native, received a warm welcome from his family at O’Hare International Airport after stepping off a plane.

Fighting picks up in Gaza as ceasefire deal loses steam
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The White House was hoping for a Middle East ceasefire deal by Christmas but it doesn't look like that will happen with fighting picking up once again in the Gaza Strip.

Tom Cruise awarded Navy’s top civilian honor for impact of 'Top Gun' films

Actor Tom Cruise has been awarded the U.S. Navy’s Distinguished Public Service Award, its highest civilian honor, for his contributions to the Navy and Marine Corps through his films, particularly the "Top Gun" franchise.

Pearl Harbor survivor Bob Fernandez dies at 100

Bob Fernandez was a 17-year-old sailor on board the USS Curtiss when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941.

Trump nominee 'should scare all of us,' Duckworth says

Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth has announced her intention to meet with Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s nominee for Defense Secretary.

Chicago area cemetery to honor veterans with wreaths for holiday season
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Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, southwest of Chicago, is looking for volunteers to help lay wreaths at the graves of veterans.

Pearl Harbor Day: US honors victims, survivors of attack on 83rd anniversary

Two survivors of the Pearl Harbor bombing — each 100 or older — are planning to return to the site Saturday to observe the anniversary of the attack.

Chicago area cemetery needs help to honor graves of fallen veterans
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Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery aims to honor the graves of thousands of veterans in the Chicago area this holiday season with wreaths but organizers are asking for help from the public.