UN chief warns world is 'paralyzed,' equity slipping away at General Assembly
During the 2022 General Assembly, the U.N. chief warned nations are “gridlocked in colossal global dysfunction” and aren’t ready or willing to tackle the challenges that threaten humanity's future.
During the 2022 General Assembly, the U.N. chief warned nations are “gridlocked in colossal global dysfunction” and aren’t ready or willing to tackle the challenges that threaten humanity's future.
Father of Lombard man now freed by Taliban speaks out: 'big relief'
A west suburban Chicago man who has been held hostage in Afghanistan for more than two years by the Taliban has been released as part of a prisoner swap.
A west suburban Chicago man who has been held hostage in Afghanistan for more than two years by the Taliban has been released as part of a prisoner swap.
Family of Lombard man captured by Taliban celebrates his release
A west suburban Lombard family is celebrating after a contractor captured by the Taliban two years ago was set free.
A west suburban Lombard family is celebrating after a contractor captured by the Taliban two years ago was set free.
Deadly magnitude 7.6 earthquake shakes Mexico, hours after nationwide public drill
The U.S. Geological Survey said it initially registered the strong earthquake about 25 miles southeast of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico.
The U.S. Geological Survey said it initially registered the strong earthquake about 25 miles southeast of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico.
Queen Elizabeth II's funeral: World gives final farewell to British monarch
Following the state funeral and procession, the queen’s coffin arrived at Windsor Castle, where Elizabeth spent much of her time — and it is now her final resting place.
Following the state funeral and procession, the queen’s coffin arrived at Windsor Castle, where Elizabeth spent much of her time — and it is now her final resting place.
What did the note atop Queen Elizabeth's coffin say?
Queen Elizabeth’s funeral was filled with symbolism and connections to the many moments and places she touched during her 70-year reign.
Queen Elizabeth’s funeral was filled with symbolism and connections to the many moments and places she touched during her 70-year reign.
Illinois man kidnapped by Taliban freed in prisoner swap
Mark Frerichs, a Navy veteran who had spent more than a decade in Afghanistan as a civilian contractor, was abducted in January 2020 and was believed to have been held since then by the Taliban-linked Haqqani network.
Mark Frerichs, a Navy veteran who had spent more than a decade in Afghanistan as a civilian contractor, was abducted in January 2020 and was believed to have been held since then by the Taliban-linked Haqqani network.
Lombard contractor freed by Taliban in swap for drug trafficker
An American contractor held hostage in Afghanistan for more than two years has been released in exchange for a convicted Taliban drug lord jailed in the United States the White House said Monday, announcing a rare success in U.S.-Taliban talks since the militant group took power a little more than a year ago
An American contractor held hostage in Afghanistan for more than two years has been released in exchange for a convicted Taliban drug lord jailed in the United States the White House said Monday, announcing a rare success in U.S.-Taliban talks since the militant group took power a little more than a year ago
Queen Elizabeth II: World prepares its last goodbyes as state funeral nears
Queen Elizabeth’s funeral at Westminster Abbey will begin at 11 a.m. British local time, or 6 a.m. ET. in the United States.
Queen Elizabeth’s funeral at Westminster Abbey will begin at 11 a.m. British local time, or 6 a.m. ET. in the United States.
1 killed in 6.8 earthquake that shook Taiwan, trapping people and derailing trains
The magnitude 6.8 quake was the largest among dozens that have rattled the island’s southeastern coast since Saturday evening.
The magnitude 6.8 quake was the largest among dozens that have rattled the island’s southeastern coast since Saturday evening.
TikTok won't commit to blocking flow of Americans' data to China
Earlier this year, BuzzFeed reported that TikTok engineers in China have access to U.S. data dating back to Sept. 2021. TikTok said they’re planning to delete U.S. user data from its servers.
Earlier this year, BuzzFeed reported that TikTok engineers in China have access to U.S. data dating back to Sept. 2021. TikTok said they’re planning to delete U.S. user data from its servers.
How long is the line to view queen's coffin? UK posts live 'queue tracker'
Thousands of mourners are waiting for their chance to view the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, and the livestream shows just how long the line stretches.
Thousands of mourners are waiting for their chance to view the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, and the livestream shows just how long the line stretches.
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin lies in state after somber procession
King Charles III, his sons Princes William and Harry, and other members of the royal family walked behind her coffin during the procession to Westminster Hall.
King Charles III, his sons Princes William and Harry, and other members of the royal family walked behind her coffin during the procession to Westminster Hall.
Queen Elizabeth II condolence book available to sign in Chicago
Chicagoans are sending their sympathies to the people of Great Britain, as a book of condolences has been made available for the public to sign at the British Consulate downtown.
Chicagoans are sending their sympathies to the people of Great Britain, as a book of condolences has been made available for the public to sign at the British Consulate downtown.
Doctor speculates over the cause of King Charles' swollen 'sausage fingers'
Resurfaced photos of King Charles' swollen fingers have led some on the internet to either poke fun or express serious concern.
Resurfaced photos of King Charles' swollen fingers have led some on the internet to either poke fun or express serious concern.
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin arrives at Buckingham Palace
Thousands gathered outside the palace cheered and clapped as the hearse swung around a roundabout in front of the queen's official residence.
Thousands gathered outside the palace cheered and clapped as the hearse swung around a roundabout in front of the queen's official residence.
Buckingham Palace officials: Stop leaving marmalade sandwiches as tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
The sandwiches are a reference to a comedy sketch featuring the queen and an animated Paddington Bear filmed for the late monarch’s Platinum Jubilee earlier this year.
The sandwiches are a reference to a comedy sketch featuring the queen and an animated Paddington Bear filmed for the late monarch’s Platinum Jubilee earlier this year.
King Charles escorts coffin in Scotland as queen hailed a 'constant in all our lives'
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin will remain at the St. Giles’ Cathedral until Tuesday so the public can pay their respects. After, it will be flown to London.
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin will remain at the St. Giles’ Cathedral until Tuesday so the public can pay their respects. After, it will be flown to London.
The Queen’s corgis to be taken in reportedly by Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson
With the queen’s passing came public concern over who will care for the four beloved dogs she left behind when she died last week at the age of 96.
With the queen’s passing came public concern over who will care for the four beloved dogs she left behind when she died last week at the age of 96.
King Charles III surrenders hereditary revenues in return for sovereign grant funding official duties
Every monarch has turned over the Crown Estates to the government since King George III.
Every monarch has turned over the Crown Estates to the government since King George III.