Jussie Smollett allegedly wanted "bigger reaction" from threatening letter
A source told CBS Chicago, "when the letter didn't get enough attention, Smollett concocted the staged attack"
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Community pays tribute to Illinois shooting victims
As the community tries to heal, new details emerge about the five victims in the Friday’s mass shooting at the warehouse in Illinois. Devastated family and friends gathered at the Henry Pratt Co. mourning the loss of loved ones. Adriana Diaz reports.
Police: New evidence has "shifted" investigation of Jussie Smollett case
Chicago police say the investigation into the reported attack against "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett has "shifted." Police said they want to interview Smollett again. Tony Dokoupil reports.
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Police say new evidence has "shifted" investigation of Jussie Smollett case; 76 percent decrease in arrests at southern border since 2000
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Police: Gunman in deadly Illinois shooting should not have owned gun; U.S.-backed Syria forces say ISIS defeat is near.
Brothers say Jussie Smollett paid them to participate in alleged attack, source says
The two Nigerian brothers arrested in connection with the assault on "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett are no longer suspects in the attack and they're now cooperating with police. A source close to the investigation told CBS News the brothers told detectives that Smollett paid them to participate in the alleged attack. Carter Evans reports.
Police: Illinois gunman should not have owned gun
Terror engulfed a Chicago suburb when a factory worker went on a deadly shooting rampage after being fired from his job. It happened at the Henry Pratt manufacturing plant, where the assailant had been employed for fifteen years. Adriana Diaz reports.
Community honors victims in Illinois shooting
The community of Aurora, Illinois, is honoring the five civilians who were killed by a former co-worker. All of the police officers shot are expected to survive. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
R. Kelly sex tape is "bombshell of epic proportions," Avenatti claims
Law enforcement sources tell CBS News prosecutors obtained a new video, purportedly showing R. Kelly having sex with a 14-year-old
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Aurora shooting: Five civilians killed; Suspect dead; Community learns sign language for 2 year old.
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.
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.
Iran threatens protesters, U.S. troops in region, as unrest enters week 2
As activists say Iran's anti-government unrest has seen almost 120 people killed, the nation's rulers threaten protesters, and U.S. forces across the Mideast.
Bob Weir, founding member of the Grateful Dead, dies at 78
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
U.S. airstrikes hit ISIS targets in Syria, officials say
The strikes were part of a retaliatory operation for the ISIS terrorist ambush in Palmyra, Syria, in December that killed two American soldiers and one U.S. civilian interpreter.
Trump says Venezuela "starting process" of releasing political prisoners
President Trump previously said he had called off "second wave of attacks" on a cooperative Venezuela.
Suspect arrested in murders of Ohio dentist and his wife, police say
Michael McKee is the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, according to court records obtained by CBS News. Tepe and her husband, Spencer, were shot and killed in Columbus on Dec. 30.
3 congressional lawmakers say they were denied access to ICE facility in Minneapolis
Three Democratic lawmakers said they were denied access to the ICE facility at the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis on Saturday.
Trump's threats inspiring Iran protesters but might not deter crackdown
The leader of an independent Iranian news publication says President Trump's warnings are alarming officials and encouraging demonstrators.
Protests continue in Minneapolis amid fallout over deadly ICE shooting
Minneapolis is reeling after an ICE agent fatally shot a woman on the city's south side Wednesday morning.
Machado can't give Nobel Peace Prize to Trump, organization says
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has indicated she'd like to give or share the prize with President Trump.