Several explosions heard in Kyiv as Russia presses on with invasion of Ukraine

Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, unleashing airstrikes on cities and military bases and sending in troops and tanks from three sides in an attack that could rewrite the post-Cold War security order.

Chernobyl nuclear power plant no longer controlled by Ukraine, official says

A presidential adviser says Ukraine lost control of the Chernobyl nuclear site, where Ukrainian forces had waged a fierce battle with Russian troops.

Chicago native, Navy commander flies in the face of danger: 'Enlisting was the right choice'

Chicago native Antonia Miggins is among the few female naval officers flying in a US military electronic warfare aircraft — during Black History Month, she shared her commitment to our country.

Video captures Black Hawk helicopter crash near Utah ski slopes

Two Black Hawk helicopters were involved in a “training accident” near Snowbird ski resort near Utah. No crew members were hurt.

Biden imposes sanctions against Russian oligarchs, banks for ‘beginning’ of Ukraine invasion

The East-West faceoff over Ukraine has escalated dramatically, with Russian lawmakers authorizing President Vladimir Putin to use military force outside his country and President Joe Biden and European leaders responding by slapping sanctions on Russian oligarchs and banks.

What to make of tension brewing between Russia and Ukraine
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Professor William Muck from North Central College shares his thoughts on the situation unfolding between Russia and Ukraine.

Russian threat to invade Ukraine still 'very high,' Biden says

President Joe Biden warned that Russia could invade Ukraine within days, while world leaders raced for solutions to the conflict.

Russia adds 7K more troops near Ukraine border, US official says

Russia has added as many as 7,000 troops near the Ukraine border in recent days, contrary to claims by President Vladimir Putin that troops would be pulled back from the region.

Biden says US has not verified Russia's claim of troop withdrawal from Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin didn’t commit to a full pullback of troops near Ukraine, saying Russia’s next moves in the standoff will depend on how the situation evolves.

Chicago Crime: Veterans demand murder charges in death of National Guard soldier Chrys Carvajal

Chrys Carvajal, 19, was shot dead last summer while leaving a Fourth of July party on Chicago's North Side in the Brighton Park neighborhood. Police did arrest someone, but Kim Foxx's office rejected a murder charge, saying the evidence was “insufficient.”

Chicago Park District giving veterans taste of Winter Olympics
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Some disabled veterans are drawing inspiration from the Winter Olympics and getting a chance to try some of the games? unusual, icy sports.

Chicago Park District gives veterans taste of the Winter Olympics

Some disabled veterans are drawing inspiration from the Winter Olympics and getting a chance to try some of the games’ unusual, icy sports.

Coast Guard helps rescue 18 people with ATVs trapped on ice floe in Lake Erie

The Coast Guard said that the crew on a helicopter from Air Station Detroit noticed the adventurers around 1 p.m. They had several ATVs and were trying to find a way back to the land; there was none.

Navy identifies SEAL candidate who died after Hell Week training

Seaman Kyle Mullen died at a San Diego area hospital on Friday after he and another SEAL trainee reported experiencing symptoms of an unknown illness, the Navy said.

Ukraine invasion could come 'any day,' US aide says, as troops land in Poland

Commanding the elite U.S. troops that landed in Poland Sunday is Maj. Gen. Christopher Donahue, who on Aug. 30 was the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan.