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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Bob Fernandez was a 17-year-old sailor on board the USS Curtiss when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941.
American freed from Syrian prison after Assad's fall was flown out of country by US military
Travis Timmerman said he was detained when he crossed into Syria illegally on foot seven months ago while on a Christian pilgrimage.
Travis Timmerman said he was detained when he crossed into Syria illegally on foot seven months ago while on a Christian pilgrimage.
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.
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
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, southwest of Chicago, is looking for volunteers to help lay wreaths at the graves of veterans.
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.
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.
NASA radar accidentally finds secret Cold War 'city under the ice' in Greenland
The U.S. military base built within the Greenland ice sheet in 1959 was later abandoned.
The U.S. military base built within the Greenland ice sheet in 1959 was later abandoned.
Chicago area cemetery needs help to honor graves of fallen veterans
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.
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.
Across America: Military dad surprises kids at school
These are today's top stories from across America.
These are today's top stories from across America.
Trump to use military to carry out mass deportation
President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to declare a national emergency when he takes office so he can use the military to deal with immigration. Gov. J.B. Pritzker vows to protect undocumented immigrants in Illinois.
President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to declare a national emergency when he takes office so he can use the military to deal with immigration. Gov. J.B. Pritzker vows to protect undocumented immigrants in Illinois.
Biden OKs long-range missiles for Ukraine's war against Russia, sources tell AP
President Joe Biden has reportedly authorized the use of U.S. long-range missiles for Ukraine in its war against Russia.
President Joe Biden has reportedly authorized the use of U.S. long-range missiles for Ukraine in its war against Russia.
Pentagon fails 7th audit in a row, unable to fully account for $824B budget
The Pentagon has been unable to fully account for its massive $824 billion budget for seven years in a row.
The Pentagon has been unable to fully account for its massive $824 billion budget for seven years in a row.
Pete Hegseth for defense secretary: Trump nomination catches DC off guard
Pete Hegseth’s nomination as defense secretary stunned much of the Pentagon and Washington, D.C. as Trump passed on established national security heavy-hitters.
Pete Hegseth’s nomination as defense secretary stunned much of the Pentagon and Washington, D.C. as Trump passed on established national security heavy-hitters.
Illinois man misses flight from Atlanta, found dead in Alabama
A 24-year-old Illinois man who was supposed to be on a flight home from Atlanta was found dead just days later in Alabama. The tragedy coincided with another historic date in his family.
A 24-year-old Illinois man who was supposed to be on a flight home from Atlanta was found dead just days later in Alabama. The tragedy coincided with another historic date in his family.
Chicago Bears recognize Veterans Day with Salute to Service
The Chicago Bears gave a special shoutout to U.S. military members at Sunday's game.
The Chicago Bears gave a special shoutout to U.S. military members at Sunday's game.
Will County farm provides fresh food to veterans facing food insecurity
A farm in Manhattan, Illinois, operates as a nonprofit with a single mission: to provide our nation’s veterans with the freshest food available, completely free of charge.
A farm in Manhattan, Illinois, operates as a nonprofit with a single mission: to provide our nation’s veterans with the freshest food available, completely free of charge.