Chicago World Central Kitchen volunteer speaks out
In 2022, a group of Chicago chefs volunteered for World Central Kitchen. They worked at a distribution facility in Poland near the Ukrainian border after Russia invaded Ukraine. One of those chefs, Tony Priolo of Piccolo Sogno restaurant, joins us now to talk about his experience.
In 2022, a group of Chicago chefs volunteered for World Central Kitchen. They worked at a distribution facility in Poland near the Ukrainian border after Russia invaded Ukraine. One of those chefs, Tony Priolo of Piccolo Sogno restaurant, joins us now to talk about his experience.
Moscow terror attack: 4 suspects charged in concert hall mass shooting
Isis has claimed responsibility for the attack at a concert hall in Moscow that left more than 130 people dead and even more injured. Four suspects were detained near the Russia-Ukraine boarder and charged with terrorism. Ukraine's president says his country had nothing to do with the attack, but President Putin says otherwise.
Isis has claimed responsibility for the attack at a concert hall in Moscow that left more than 130 people dead and even more injured. Four suspects were detained near the Russia-Ukraine boarder and charged with terrorism. Ukraine's president says his country had nothing to do with the attack, but President Putin says otherwise.
Ukrainian war veterans receive free prosthetics in Minnesota
Over 113 billion dollars in US tax dollars has already been sent to help Ukraine fight off the Russian invasion. But an additional 60 billion dollars in aid to Ukraine is stalled in Congress, and defense officials warn Ukraine is running out of resources. Ukrainian soldiers who have lost limbs in the war against Russia come to Minnesota to get free, high-quality prosthetics. It?s a new chance at life for these soldiers, but many are still concerned about their brothers on the battlefield.
Over 113 billion dollars in US tax dollars has already been sent to help Ukraine fight off the Russian invasion. But an additional 60 billion dollars in aid to Ukraine is stalled in Congress, and defense officials warn Ukraine is running out of resources. Ukrainian soldiers who have lost limbs in the war against Russia come to Minnesota to get free, high-quality prosthetics. It?s a new chance at life for these soldiers, but many are still concerned about their brothers on the battlefield.
Putin wins Russian presidential election in landslide
President Vladimir Putin is extending his reign over Russia in a landslide election. He ran largely unopposed - so the results are no surprise. Now moving into his fifth term, Putin is declaring his determination to advance deeper into Ukraine and dangling new threats against the West.
President Vladimir Putin is extending his reign over Russia in a landslide election. He ran largely unopposed - so the results are no surprise. Now moving into his fifth term, Putin is declaring his determination to advance deeper into Ukraine and dangling new threats against the West.
Putin: Russia ready to use nukes
Russian President Vladimir Putin renewed his warning on Wednesday that he's prepared to use nuclear weapons if Russia's sovereignty or independence is threatened.
Russian President Vladimir Putin renewed his warning on Wednesday that he's prepared to use nuclear weapons if Russia's sovereignty or independence is threatened.
Jack Teixeira pleads guilty to leaking Pentagon classified documents
Jack Teixeira, the Massachusetts Air National Guardsman who leaked classified military documen.ts about the Russia-Ukraine war and other secrets in the most serious breach in years, pleaded guilty on Monday.
Jack Teixeira, the Massachusetts Air National Guardsman who leaked classified military documen.ts about the Russia-Ukraine war and other secrets in the most serious breach in years, pleaded guilty on Monday.
Organizations come together to give children's books to displaced Ukrainians
This month marks two years of the conflict in Ukraine. To lift the spirits of kids impacted by the war, Harper-Collins has joined forces with the International Rescue Committee to bring children's books to kids who have been displaced.
This month marks two years of the conflict in Ukraine. To lift the spirits of kids impacted by the war, Harper-Collins has joined forces with the International Rescue Committee to bring children's books to kids who have been displaced.
US government four days away from a shutdown
This is the fourth time since September that government funding has come down to the wire.
This is the fourth time since September that government funding has come down to the wire.
Putin extends his crackdown in Russia
Russia's crackdown on dissent continues following the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny and the detention of more American citizens.
Russia's crackdown on dissent continues following the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny and the detention of more American citizens.
US hits Russia with sanctions on over 500 targets
President Joe Biden on Friday announced that the U.S. will impose more than 500 new sanctions on Russia, and according to the U.S. Treasury, over 500 targets will be affected.
President Joe Biden on Friday announced that the U.S. will impose more than 500 new sanctions on Russia, and according to the U.S. Treasury, over 500 targets will be affected.
Would a foreign aid-border bill slow the number of migrant crossings?
Some skeptical conservatives say they want more assurances the number of migrants allowed to cross the border will go down significantly.
Some skeptical conservatives say they want more assurances the number of migrants allowed to cross the border will go down significantly.
Biden threatens Russian sanctions
President Biden is considering new sanctions on Russia after the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. The president is also lashing out at Congress for failing to fund Ukraine in its defense against Russia.
President Biden is considering new sanctions on Russia after the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. The president is also lashing out at Congress for failing to fund Ukraine in its defense against Russia.
Congress working on new US border and Ukraine-Israel aid bill
As efforts to pass a border bill with aid to U.S. allies stalled in the Senate, a bipartisan group in the House is taking another stab at it, writing their own version.
As efforts to pass a border bill with aid to U.S. allies stalled in the Senate, a bipartisan group in the House is taking another stab at it, writing their own version.
Alexei Navalny, Russian opposition leader, dies in prison
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died in prison on Friday, according to the country’s prison agency. Here's what's known about his death.
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died in prison on Friday, according to the country’s prison agency. Here's what's known about his death.
$95B foreign aid bill heads to House
After a rare all-nighter the Senate passed a $95 foreign aid bill to assist Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. Now it heads to the House where GOP lawmakers are more interested in impeachment.
After a rare all-nighter the Senate passed a $95 foreign aid bill to assist Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. Now it heads to the House where GOP lawmakers are more interested in impeachment.
US aid package: Senate passes $95.3B bill for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan
The aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan now faces an uncertain future in the House. Here’s what’s in the legislation.
The aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan now faces an uncertain future in the House. Here’s what’s in the legislation.
Chicago's Catholic schools struggle after 'Illinois Invest in Kids Act' ends
When the state ended the program that funded scholarships for low-income children to attend private and religious schools, it hit Chicago’s Catholic community hard.
When the state ended the program that funded scholarships for low-income children to attend private and religious schools, it hit Chicago’s Catholic community hard.
NATO launches biggest anti-Russia drills since Cold War
NATO is calling up nearly 100,000 troops for its biggest drills in nearly 40 years.
NATO is calling up nearly 100,000 troops for its biggest drills in nearly 40 years.
Russia to escalate war on Ukraine
Russian President Putin vowed to intensify the war on Ukraine with increased drone strikes on New Year's Day after blaming Ukraine for a deadly attack on the border city Belgorod.
Russian President Putin vowed to intensify the war on Ukraine with increased drone strikes on New Year's Day after blaming Ukraine for a deadly attack on the border city Belgorod.
US announces new weapons package for Ukraine as funds dwindle
The U.S. is announcing what officials say could be the final package of military aid to Ukraine unless Congress approves supplemental funding legislation that is stalled on Capitol Hill.
The U.S. is announcing what officials say could be the final package of military aid to Ukraine unless Congress approves supplemental funding legislation that is stalled on Capitol Hill.