Lombard man abducted in Afghanistan appears in newly posted video: 'Please release me'
A Lombard man kidnapped in Afghanistan two years ago is seen in a video pleading for his release so that he can be reunited with his family, according to a recording posted Friday by The New Yorker magazine.
A Lombard man kidnapped in Afghanistan two years ago is seen in a video pleading for his release so that he can be reunited with his family, according to a recording posted Friday by The New Yorker magazine.
US men qualify for World Cup despite 2-0 loss at Costa Rica
The United States men are returning to the World Cup after clinching a berth for this year’s championship in Qatar despite a 2-0 loss to Costa Rica on the final night of qualifying.
The United States men are returning to the World Cup after clinching a berth for this year’s championship in Qatar despite a 2-0 loss to Costa Rica on the final night of qualifying.
Chicago-area family mourns mother of 4 killed, sister critically wounded in mass shooting at Mexico cockfight
A mother of four with family in the Chicago area was killed and her sister critically wounded in a mass shooting that left 19 other people dead at a clandestine cockfight in Mexico’s western state of Michoacan Sunday.
A mother of four with family in the Chicago area was killed and her sister critically wounded in a mass shooting that left 19 other people dead at a clandestine cockfight in Mexico’s western state of Michoacan Sunday.
Ukraine, Russia leaders meet to discuss possible cease-fire
Leaders in Ukraine and Russia met face-to-face Tuesday. It is something the two countries have not done in weeks. Despite this meeting, there seems to be little hope of a resolution.
Leaders in Ukraine and Russia met face-to-face Tuesday. It is something the two countries have not done in weeks. Despite this meeting, there seems to be little hope of a resolution.
Supplies for Ukrainian refugees heading from Chicago area to Poland
Supplies donated in the Chicago suburbs are heading overseas to help Ukrainian refugees.
Supplies donated in the Chicago suburbs are heading overseas to help Ukrainian refugees.
Woman breaks world record for most chicken nuggets eaten in 1 minute
Leah Shutkever, a competitive eater from the U.K., has snatched the Guinness World Record for most chicken nuggets eaten in one minute.
Leah Shutkever, a competitive eater from the U.K., has snatched the Guinness World Record for most chicken nuggets eaten in one minute.
Biden calls for Putin's removal: 'For God's sake, this man cannot remain in power'
President Joe Biden said Saturday that Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power,” dramatically escalating the rhetoric against the Russian leader after his brutal invasion of Ukraine.
President Joe Biden said Saturday that Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power,” dramatically escalating the rhetoric against the Russian leader after his brutal invasion of Ukraine.
Doja Cat says she's quitting music
Singer, 26, feuded with fans online over canceled show in Paraguay.
Singer, 26, feuded with fans online over canceled show in Paraguay.
President Biden in Poland for meetings on Ukraine refugee crisis
President Joe Biden’s said he wanted to visit Poland to underscore the assistance the country is providing as Europe experiences the biggest refugee crisis since World War II.
President Joe Biden’s said he wanted to visit Poland to underscore the assistance the country is providing as Europe experiences the biggest refugee crisis since World War II.
US, European Union announce new partnership to undercut Russian energy
The White House is billing the partnership as the start of a years-long effort to further isolate Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.
The White House is billing the partnership as the start of a years-long effort to further isolate Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.
300 dead in Russian airstrike on theater in Mariupol, officials say
The government of the Ukrainian city of Mariupol says 300 people died in a Russian airstrike on March 16 on a theater being used as a bomb shelter. Over 1,300 people had been sheltering in the building.
The government of the Ukrainian city of Mariupol says 300 people died in a Russian airstrike on March 16 on a theater being used as a bomb shelter. Over 1,300 people had been sheltering in the building.
Male birth control pill 99% effective in mice, researchers say
Currently, the only contraceptive option available for men so far is condoms or a vasectomy.
Currently, the only contraceptive option available for men so far is condoms or a vasectomy.
Travel warning issued for Tijuana, Baja California
The warning also says US citizens have been victims of kidnappings.
The warning also says US citizens have been victims of kidnappings.
2 Arizona sisters who never returned home from Switzerland trip died by assisted suicide, officials say
Lila Ammouri and Susan Frazier traveled to Europe via a direct flight on Feb. 5 from Chicago to Zurich. The sisters were supposed to fly back on Feb. 13 and return to work on Feb. 15. Both failed to do so, which left their friends worried.
Lila Ammouri and Susan Frazier traveled to Europe via a direct flight on Feb. 5 from Chicago to Zurich. The sisters were supposed to fly back on Feb. 13 and return to work on Feb. 15. Both failed to do so, which left their friends worried.
Health experts predict another wave of COVID-19 could hit the U.S.
Dr. David Zich of Northwestern Medicine joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the rise in coronavirus cases in Europe, and how the new BA. 2 variant plays into it all.
Dr. David Zich of Northwestern Medicine joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the rise in coronavirus cases in Europe, and how the new BA. 2 variant plays into it all.
New COVID-19 variant popping up in Europe, Asia worries scientists of uptick in US
Scientists worry that a contagious coronavirus variant may soon push cases up in the United States just as it has in Europe and Asia.
Scientists worry that a contagious coronavirus variant may soon push cases up in the United States just as it has in Europe and Asia.
Russia-Ukraine war: Think your grocery bill is high now? Experts warn just wait
It began with a rapid rise in gas prices. Now, experts say shoppers can expect their grocery bills to rise in coming months – especially if Ukraine misses its wheat planting season.
It began with a rapid rise in gas prices. Now, experts say shoppers can expect their grocery bills to rise in coming months – especially if Ukraine misses its wheat planting season.
Temperatures in Antarctica reach 70 degrees warmer than normal
Parts of Antarctica Friday hit 70 degrees warmer than normal.
Parts of Antarctica Friday hit 70 degrees warmer than normal.
China Eastern Boeing 737 plane crashes with 132 aboard in Guangxi province
The Boeing 737-800 plane, operated by China Eastern Airlines, crashed in China’s southern province of Guangxi with 132 people on board, officials said.
The Boeing 737-800 plane, operated by China Eastern Airlines, crashed in China’s southern province of Guangxi with 132 people on board, officials said.
Bombardment of Ukrainian cities intensifies amid Russian invasion
Areas once considered safe in Ukraine are now being bombarded, as the Russian army has not let up.
Areas once considered safe in Ukraine are now being bombarded, as the Russian army has not let up.