Israel insists there will be no cease fire without hostage release
Israel forces continue air strikes and ground raids in Gaza. Despite reports of cease fire negotiations, Israel officials say they will not stop until all Israeli hostages are released.
Israel forces continue air strikes and ground raids in Gaza. Despite reports of cease fire negotiations, Israel officials say they will not stop until all Israeli hostages are released.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib, Congress' only Palestinian American, censured
Michigan congresswoman Rashida Tlaib was censured Tuesday for her views on the Israel War. Many fellow house members called for the censure after her use of the slogan "from the river to the sea."
Michigan congresswoman Rashida Tlaib was censured Tuesday for her views on the Israel War. Many fellow house members called for the censure after her use of the slogan "from the river to the sea."
DC's giant pandas depart National Zoo for China
D.C.'s giant pandas have departed the Smithsonian's National Zoo and now on their journey to China. The zoo announced the departure early Wednesday morning.
D.C.'s giant pandas have departed the Smithsonian's National Zoo and now on their journey to China. The zoo announced the departure early Wednesday morning.
Israeli troops deep in Gaza City taking fight to Hamas
The Israel Defense Forces said Tuesday that their soldiers are now engaged in close combat with Hamas, taking the streets of Gaza City block by block.
The Israel Defense Forces said Tuesday that their soldiers are now engaged in close combat with Hamas, taking the streets of Gaza City block by block.
Pandas returning to China from Smithsonian's National Zoo
The giant pandas at the National Zoo in D.C. are leaving. The pandas will be returning to China Wednesday on the FedEx Panda Express. Now, only four giant pandas remain at U.S. zoos.
The giant pandas at the National Zoo in D.C. are leaving. The pandas will be returning to China Wednesday on the FedEx Panda Express. Now, only four giant pandas remain at U.S. zoos.
One month of Israel-Hamas war, demands continue for release of hostages
Israeli forces are stepping up their attacks in northern Gaza ahead of what is expected to be a long, bloody fight for Gaza City. The State Department says they've gotten more than 400 American citizens out, and only a handful remain. It's not clear, at this point, if they'll be able to leave before the next phase of the offensive begins.
Israeli forces are stepping up their attacks in northern Gaza ahead of what is expected to be a long, bloody fight for Gaza City. The State Department says they've gotten more than 400 American citizens out, and only a handful remain. It's not clear, at this point, if they'll be able to leave before the next phase of the offensive begins.
Israel-Hamas conflict hits 1-month mark, IDF says Hamas has 'waged war on humanity'
The war between Israel and Hamas, which began on Oct. 7, has now reached the one-month mark Tuesday as fighting is ongoing inside the Gaza Strip.
The war between Israel and Hamas, which began on Oct. 7, has now reached the one-month mark Tuesday as fighting is ongoing inside the Gaza Strip.
Field Museum unveils 'First Kings of Europe' Exhibit: A glimpse into humanity's ancient past
A new exhibit that just opened at the Field Museum highlights some of the oldest cultural items in the world made by humans.
A new exhibit that just opened at the Field Museum highlights some of the oldest cultural items in the world made by humans.
4 men charged in $5.95M gold toilet heist from Winston Churchill's birthplace
Four men were charged Monday over the theft of an 18-carat gold toilet from Blenheim Palace, the sprawling English country mansion where British wartime leader Winston Churchill was born.
Four men were charged Monday over the theft of an 18-carat gold toilet from Blenheim Palace, the sprawling English country mansion where British wartime leader Winston Churchill was born.
Israel's air and ground advance inside Gaza
It has been 30 days since the Israel-Hamas War began.
It has been 30 days since the Israel-Hamas War began.
Hezbollah warns of wider war
The war in Israel continues to rage on, with no stoppage in sight.
The war in Israel continues to rage on, with no stoppage in sight.
Eric Trump finishes fraud trial testimony
Eric Trump finished up his testimony Friday, while the former president and his daughter are scheduled to testify next week.
Eric Trump finished up his testimony Friday, while the former president and his daughter are scheduled to testify next week.
Americans trapped in Gaza finally getting out
President Biden says 74 Americans with dual citizenship have evacuated the Gaza Strip. Still, hundreds more remain trapped as violence surges in the Middle East.
President Biden says 74 Americans with dual citizenship have evacuated the Gaza Strip. Still, hundreds more remain trapped as violence surges in the Middle East.
Chicago doctors return home after setting up cancer screening program in Philippines
Local doctors are back home in Chicago from a trip to the Philippines, helping pave the way forward for better healthcare there.
Local doctors are back home in Chicago from a trip to the Philippines, helping pave the way forward for better healthcare there.
Israeli soldiers break Hamas defensive lines at Gaza boarder
Israeli soldiers are on the Israel/Gaza boarder targeting tunnels Hamas has been using to ambush troops.
Israeli soldiers are on the Israel/Gaza boarder targeting tunnels Hamas has been using to ambush troops.
A lunch host allegedly killed her ex-husband's parents, aunt with poisonous mushrooms
Police said Erin Patterson was arrested Thursday at her home, where her former in-laws and aunt were invited to lunch in July.
Police said Erin Patterson was arrested Thursday at her home, where her former in-laws and aunt were invited to lunch in July.
Family of Hamas victims speak out
Families of some Israeli victims stopped in Chicago to beg for Hamas hostages in Gaza to be freed and to remember the lives already lost.
Families of some Israeli victims stopped in Chicago to beg for Hamas hostages in Gaza to be freed and to remember the lives already lost.
Gaza crossing opens for foreign passport holders, wounded as Israeli strikes pound refugee camp
After more than three weeks of siege, the first Palestinians were allowed to leave Gaza. Meanwhile, Al-Jazeera television aired footage of devastation in the Jabaliya refugee camp.
After more than three weeks of siege, the first Palestinians were allowed to leave Gaza. Meanwhile, Al-Jazeera television aired footage of devastation in the Jabaliya refugee camp.
Gaza crossing opens for foreign passport holders, wounded as Israeli strikes pound refugee
After more than three weeks of siege, the first Palestinians ? dozens of dual passport holders and seriously injured ? were allowed to leave Gaza, where Israeli airstrikes pounded a refugee camp for the second day Wednesday.
After more than three weeks of siege, the first Palestinians ? dozens of dual passport holders and seriously injured ? were allowed to leave Gaza, where Israeli airstrikes pounded a refugee camp for the second day Wednesday.
Residents in New Zealand town have had enough of ‘siren clubs’ blasting Celine Dion music all night long
Members of “siren clubs” have been having battles to see who can play their music the loudest in Porirua, New Zealand, and it’s been going on for almost a year.
Members of “siren clubs” have been having battles to see who can play their music the loudest in Porirua, New Zealand, and it’s been going on for almost a year.