Senate bill forcing vote on Iran war advances after Republican flips following primary loss
A Republican senator's decision to support a bill that would require President Donald Trump to get congressional support to continue the Iran war proved crucial Tuesday as the Senate voted to advance the measure.
A Republican senator's decision to support a bill that would require President Donald Trump to get congressional support to continue the Iran war proved crucial Tuesday as the Senate voted to advance the measure.
How does Ebola spread? What to know as Congo outbreak worsens
A rare type of Ebola is spreading in Congo, with dozens of deaths and hundreds of cases already reported. Here’s what to know about the Bundibugyo virus.
A rare type of Ebola is spreading in Congo, with dozens of deaths and hundreds of cases already reported. Here’s what to know about the Bundibugyo virus.
Close Maduro ally deported to US, will face criminal charges
Alex Saab, a close ally of Nicolás Maduro, was deported to the U.S. a few years after being pardoned as part of a prisoner swap.
Alex Saab, a close ally of Nicolás Maduro, was deported to the U.S. a few years after being pardoned as part of a prisoner swap.
Iran latest: US plans to attack Iran on Tuesday called off, Trump says
The United States intended to attack Iran on Tuesday but opted to hold off on the strike because of ongoing negotiations between the two countries, President Donald Trump revealed on the eve of the planned assault.
The United States intended to attack Iran on Tuesday but opted to hold off on the strike because of ongoing negotiations between the two countries, President Donald Trump revealed on the eve of the planned assault.
New study shows increase in cruise demand despite recent outbreaks
The demand for vacations going on a cruise remains high, despite recent outbreaks of multiple viruses reported aboard cruise ships this month.
The demand for vacations going on a cruise remains high, despite recent outbreaks of multiple viruses reported aboard cruise ships this month.
WHO declares Ebola outbreak public health emergency
The World Health Organization is declaring the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency.
The World Health Organization is declaring the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency.
Trump issues new warning to Iran
President Trump making a new threat toward Iran, as the ceasefire between the two countries is shaky.
President Trump making a new threat toward Iran, as the ceasefire between the two countries is shaky.
China to buy $17 billion in agricultural goods, 200 Boeing jets after Trump visit
On Sunday, the Trump administration released a fact sheet that included some of the outcomes of the president’s two-day trip, during which he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
On Sunday, the Trump administration released a fact sheet that included some of the outcomes of the president’s two-day trip, during which he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Ebola outbreak in Africa spurs global health emergency declaration
With hundreds of suspected cases and dozens of deaths already reported, the World Health Organization (WHO) is sounding the alarm about an Ebola disease outbreak by declaring a global health emergency.
With hundreds of suspected cases and dozens of deaths already reported, the World Health Organization (WHO) is sounding the alarm about an Ebola disease outbreak by declaring a global health emergency.
Trump warns Iran that "the clock is ticking" in new social media post
President Trump has suggested fighting could resume soon, as Iranian state television prepares the public for war.
President Trump has suggested fighting could resume soon, as Iranian state television prepares the public for war.
Man dies after 13-foot great white shark attack near island resort
A 38-year-old man died Saturday after he was attacked by a shark off Australia’s western coast, authorities said.
A 38-year-old man died Saturday after he was attacked by a shark off Australia’s western coast, authorities said.
High inflation and mortgage rates fuel America’s 'stay-put economy'
Bankrate financial analyst Stephen Kates explains how stubborn inflation, elevated mortgage rates and recession concerns are keeping many Americans from buying or moving homes.
Bankrate financial analyst Stephen Kates explains how stubborn inflation, elevated mortgage rates and recession concerns are keeping many Americans from buying or moving homes.
U.S. drops in new global 'Best Countries' ranking for 2028 | ChicagoNOW
A new U.S. News & World Report ranking places Switzerland at the top of the world’s best countries list, while the United States falls to 18th amid concerns over health, infrastructure and civic health.
A new U.S. News & World Report ranking places Switzerland at the top of the world’s best countries list, while the United States falls to 18th amid concerns over health, infrastructure and civic health.
FBI offering $200K reward for former counterintelligence agent charged for spying for Iran
Monica Witt, an ex-U.S. service member and counterintelligence agent, is accused of providing classified national defense information to Iran.
Monica Witt, an ex-U.S. service member and counterintelligence agent, is accused of providing classified national defense information to Iran.
Trump says China wants Strait of Hormuz reopened, opposes tolls
During his two-day summit in China, President Trump met with Chinese President Xi who relayed to him his opposition to Iran's tolls at the Strait of Hormuz. China also agreed the waterway should be reopened "as soon as possible."
During his two-day summit in China, President Trump met with Chinese President Xi who relayed to him his opposition to Iran's tolls at the Strait of Hormuz. China also agreed the waterway should be reopened "as soon as possible."
The latest: Both sides claim progress was made as Trump concludes two-day visit
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to wrap up a crucial series of meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday.
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to wrap up a crucial series of meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday.
Parents say prom designer left them empty-handed
A prom dress designer in Humbodlt Park took deposits and even full payments, but didn't deliver dresses or tuxedos. Tia Ewing tells us how heartbroken parents are scrambling to save prom night for their teens.
A prom dress designer in Humbodlt Park took deposits and even full payments, but didn't deliver dresses or tuxedos. Tia Ewing tells us how heartbroken parents are scrambling to save prom night for their teens.
Procession held for CFD member who died during training exercise
A procession was held Thursday for a CFD member who died during a training exercise.
A procession was held Thursday for a CFD member who died during a training exercise.
Trump-Xi meeting tackles trade, energy and Iran as Taiwan tensions remain
University of Chicago political science professor Robert Gulotty breaks down what President Trump’s latest talks with China’s president could mean for U.S.-China relations, Taiwan tensions and the economic impact on Chicagoans.
University of Chicago political science professor Robert Gulotty breaks down what President Trump’s latest talks with China’s president could mean for U.S.-China relations, Taiwan tensions and the economic impact on Chicagoans.
Trump in China: President Xi warns Taiwan is key to US-China relations
Following President Donald Trump’s arrival in Beijing the previous night, his two-day summit with China’s President Xi Jinping is set to begin Thursday morning with a welcoming ceremony for the U.S. president at the Great Hall of the People.
Following President Donald Trump’s arrival in Beijing the previous night, his two-day summit with China’s President Xi Jinping is set to begin Thursday morning with a welcoming ceremony for the U.S. president at the Great Hall of the People.