US progresses prisoner exchange with Iran and release $6B in frozen Iranian funds

Secretary of State Antony Blinken signed off on the sanctions waivers late last week, a month after U.S. and Iranian officials said an agreement in principle was in place.

Turkish cave rescue: US researcher finally rescued after more than a week

The Speleological Federation of Turkey says rescuers have pulled an American researcher out of a Turkish cave more than a week after he became seriously ill 1,000 meters (more than 3,000 feet) below its entrance.

Good deed on the run: Good Samaritan's shoe swap propels marathoner whose sneaker broke to finish race

During the Mexico City marathon, Jesús Villanueva's spontaneous act of giving his shoe to runner Jerry Manzano, whose shoe had broken mid-race, enabled Manzano to finish the marathon and qualify for the Boston Marathon.

Couple livid after sitting next to farting dog on 13-hour flight

A couple from New Zealand is demanding a refund after they sat next to a smelly dog on their 13-hour-long Singapore Airlines flight.

Luis Rubiales, president of Spanish soccer, steps down following unwanted kiss at Women's World Cup

Suspended Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales has resigned from his post after kissing a player on the lips without her consent in a scandal which overshadowed Spain winning the Women's World Cup for the first time.

Powerful earthquake strikes Morocco, killing more than 2,000 people

A powerful earthquake struck Morocco late Friday night, killing more than 2,000 people and damaging buildings and historic landmarks in major cities.

More than 800 killed in Morocco earthquake
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Hundreds were killed after a massive earthquake hit Morocco last night. Many historic buildings were destroyed and people spent the night on the streets afraid of structure stability.

Zach Bryan announces Chicago tour dates
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Country music star Zach Bryan is set to kick off his tour in Chicago, with the first stop scheduled at the United Center on March 6th and 7th.

Mexico’s Supreme Court decriminalizes abortion nationwide

The sweeping decision comes amid a trend in Latin America loosening restrictions on abortion even as access has been limited in the United States.

US Open fan expelled after German player alleged the man uttered Nazi phrase

A fan was ejected from a U.S. Open tennis match early Tuesday morning after German player Alexander Zverev complained the man used language from Adolf Hitler’s Nazi regime.

Putin, North Korea's Kim Jong Un may meet in Russia this month, US official says

A U.S. official says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may travel to Russia this month to meet with President Vladimir Putin as the Kremlin tries to acquire military equipment for use in its war in Ukraine.

Delta flight from Atlanta forced to return after passenger reportedly suffers diarrhea on plane

A Delta pilot allegedly had to make an emergency landing back to the origin city when a passenger's loose bowels resulted in diarrhea all the way through the plane. A supposed snippet of the pilot's call was shared on social media.

Air Canada passengers kicked off flight for refusing to sit on vomit-covered seats

An Air Canada passenger claims that two of her fellow travelers were recently escorted off a plane because they refused to sit on vomit-covered seats for a five-hour flight.

Fox 32's Week in Review - Sept. 3
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A stray bull that was on the loose for days has been contained; a man is behind bars after allegedly beating a woman during a carjacking in the suburbs; and a driver was killed in an intense rollover crash in New Lenox.

Disposable vapes will soon be banned in France, prime minister says

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne says disposable vapes will soon be banned in the country as part of a national anti-smoking plan.

Chicago weather: Plenty of sun and mild temps ahead of weekend heatwave
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The final day of meteorlogical summer is ending with beautiful mild temperatures and sunshine. Unlike this holiday weekend, which will be sizzling with several days in the 90s.