Brothers arrested in Jussie Smollett assault case
Chicago police announced Friday two brothers from Nigeria have been arrested after being questioned for assaulting "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett. Dean Reynolds reports.
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At least 5 dead after Illinois workplace shooting
At least five civilians are dead and five police officers injured after a shooter opened fire at an Aurora, Illinois manufacturing company. Police identified the suspect as Gary Martin. He was found dead at the scene. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz and former Chicago police officer Dimitri Roberts join Nikki Battiste with the latest.
City of Aurora, Illinois, says active shooter has been apprehended - live updates
Police in Aurora, Illinois, say there is an active shooter situation
Winter storm brings dangerous mix of snow, ice and rain to Northeast
The winter storm is causing accidents and knocked out power
Men framed by corrupt cop speak out
Ten more men who were framed by corrupt ex-Chicago cop Ronald Watts have had their convictions thrown out. Kim Wilbourn and other exonerees spoke about how the convictions affected their lives.
Winter weather slams both coasts
Seattle's metro area has already been hit by three snow storms this month, which is twice the annual average and the snowiest month in more than 30 years. Meanwhile, the Northeast is bracing for another round of wintry weather. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has more.
More men framed by corrupt ex-cop have convictions tossed
After hearings this week, 63 defendants to be exonerated after being charged with crimes in cases tainted by Ronald Watts
Alarming rise in officer suicides
Nationwide, at least 161 police officers took their own lives last year and 160 the year before, outpacing the number who died in the line of duty. Five have died in Chicago since July. Dean Reynolds reports.
Alarming number of officer suicides prompts outreach in Chicago
Nationwide, at least 161 police officers took their own lives last year and 160 the year before, outpacing the number who died in the line of duty
Denver teachers planning first strike in 25 years
Thousands of educators poised to walk out as labor actions continue to roil school districts around the U.S.
Ban on foie gras in NYC restaurants proposed
Bill would have the Big Apple following California in outlawing delicacy that animal advocates say involves cruelty
"Empire" actor says he fought back in alleged hate-crime attack
"Empire" star who was victim of hate crime makes first public appearance since attack in Chicago
Jussie Smollett speaks out on alleged attack
Actor Jussie Smollett is thanking fans for their support after he said he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack in Chicago. The actor also said he has been working with authorities and believes "justice will be served." Dean Reynolds reports.
Meet the woman who got hotel rooms for homeless in polar vortex
Candice Payne impulsively charged 20 hotel rooms on her credit card, and it snowballed into a lifesaving effort by a group of strangers
Woman pays hotel tab for Chicago's homeless
A Chicago woman's act of kindness helped homeless people stay warm during this week's dangerous polar vortex. CBS Chicago station WBBM spoke with her.
"Empire" actor after alleged hate-crime assault: "Justice will be served"
Smollett told police two white men shouting racial epithets and gay slurs attacked him in Chicago this week
What are "frost quakes"? The polar vortex could be causing them
People in the Midwest reported hearing loud booms or cracking sounds as temperatures plunged in the region
Jussie Smollett's family condemns "racial and homophobic hate crime"
Family of the "Empire" actor who says he was attacked by men yelling racial and homophobic slurs says his story hasn't changed
Polar vortex 2019: Chicago River turns to ice in Midwest deep freeze
The fire department's ice breaker worked to break up the ice so emergency boats could pass
More than 4,000 flights canceled since Tuesday in Chicago
They were canceled amid a deep freeze that brought record cold temperatures to Illinois
Good Samaritan pays hotel tab for homeless in Chicago cold snap
Anonymous donor picked up the bill for about 70 people after propane tanks that kept them warm were confiscated
Coffee shop cup sleeves inspire community
In our series, A More Perfect Union, we aim to show that what unites us as Americans is far greater than what divides us. In this installment, we introduce you to an inspiring woman behind a small coffee shop about an hour south of Chicago. Meg Oliver reports.
College student found dead as polar vortex paralyzes much of U.S.
Temperatures across the upper Midwest feel like the negative 50s, when factoring in wind chill
Possible hate crime against "Empire" actor
Police are investigating a possible hate crime against "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett who claims he was attacked on a Chicago street by two men who wrapped a rope around his neck and yelled racial and homophobic slurs.The FBI is also involved in the case, but so far investigators have been unable to put out a description of the suspects. Dean Reynolds reports.
Probe ongoing in alleged attack on actor
Chicago police on Wednesday released an image of people of interest in the alleged attack on "Empire" star Jussie Smollett. Smollett told police two white men shouting racial epithets and gay slurs beat him up, doused him with an unknown chemical and tied a rope around his neck around 2:00 a.m. He said they also allegedly yelled "this is MAGA country." Dean Reynolds reports.
Trump's attacks on Comey could undermine case, legal experts say
A federal grand jury indicted former FBI Director James Comey on two criminal counts. Comey has said he is innocent.
Sinclair, Nexstar bringing back "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on their stations
Two major TV station owners, Sinclair and Nexstar, said they will return "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to the air Friday after preempting the show last week.
Bondi vows to send Justice Department agents to guard ICE facilities
Attorney General Pam Bondi said she has ordered DOJ agents to guard ICE facilities — and directed counterterrorism task forces to look into attacks against federal agents.
Judge who reviewed Comey indictment confused by prosecutor's handling of case
A magistrate judge expressed confusion and surprise at some points during a Thursday night court session when a federal grand jury returned James Comey's indictment.
Supreme Court lets Trump withhold $4 billion in foreign aid approved by Congress
The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to withhold more than $4 billion in foreign aid funding through a maneuver known as a "pocket rescission."
NYC mass shooting gunman had CTE, medical examiner finds
The gunman in the deadly Midtown Manhattan shooting, Shane Tamura, wrote about the brain disease CTE in a note obtained by investigators.
Humberto grows to major hurricane in the Atlantic. Maps show its forecast path.
Humberto rapidly strengthened into a major hurricane as it churned over the Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said.
Assata Shakur dies in Cuba after decades on the run
Assata Shakur, also known as Joanne Chesimard, was convicted of murdering a state trooper in 1973 and escaped prison in 1979.
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Democrats press for info on border czar Tom Homan, federal contracts
Senate Democrats are escalating their demands for information about White House border czar Tom Homan and any involvement he has had in federal contracts.