Lake Michigan waves could reach 18 feet as blizzard batters Midwest
Storm brings blizzard-like conditions to parts of Midwest, grounding hundreds of flights, causing slick roads
Chicago
Blizzard warnings spark travel nightmare for motorists, airports
In Kansas, the governor declared a state of emergency ahead of whiteout conditions; Chicago can see up to a foot of snow Sunday night
Heavy snow, strong winds expected to hit central U.S. on one of busiest travel days of the year
The storm could bring between 6-12 inches of snow in some parts of the central Plains states
Barack Obama visits Chicago food bank
Former President Barack Obama got into the holiday spirit this week, surprising star-struck volunteers and helping them prepare Thanksgiving meals at a Chicago food bank.
Thanksgiving travel rush underway
AAA predicts more than 54 million Americans will travel this week for the Thanksgiving holiday. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins CBSN from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport on one of the busiest travel days of the year.
Obama surprises food bank volunteers ahead of Thanksgiving
Former president hugged volunteers and even bagged potatoes with them
Fearful doctor called 911 moments before ex-fiance killed her, 2 others
Hospital gunman Juan Lopez fired at least 30 times before killing himself, authorities say
Small army of employees works tirelessly in "Super Bowl" of holiday travel
More than 54 million people expected on the roads, rails and in the air this week – the most since 2005
Details emerge about Chicago hospital gunman's past threats
Police say Juan Lopez fatally shot 3 people, including Dr. Tamara O'Neal, who had had recently called off their engagement
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Gunman opens fire at Chicago's Mercy Hospital; San Francisco pizza restaurant hires all-deaf staff.
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Witnesses describe chaotic aftermath of shooting at Chicago's Mercy Hospital; Deaf staff serves up pizza at top California restaurant Mozzeria
ER doctor shot dead by ex-fiancé as she walked into work
Dr. Tamara O'Neal, the first of 3 victims, argued with the gunman outside Mercy Hospital before the shooting, police said
Chicago hospital shooting leaves police officer, 2 employees and gunman dead
A doctor, a pharmaceutical assistant and a police officer were killed in Monday's shooting, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said
4 dead in Chicago hospital shooting
A gunman opened fire at a hospital in Chicago's South Side Monday, prompting doctors and nurses to evacuate. The gunman is dead as well as a Chicago police officer, a doctor and a pharmaceutical assistant. CBS News correspondent Dean Reynolds reports.
Witnesses describe chaotic aftermath of deadly Chicago hospital shooting
As police swarmed the area Monday afternoon, nurses and doctors were seen with their hands raised coming out
Witness describes scene at Chicago hospital
CBS Chicago spoke with a man who witnessed a shooting outside Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, on Chicago's South Side. The man said the suspect was wearing all black clothing and was carrying a handgun. He says he saw at least two people shot.
Medical student reacts to hospital shooting
CBS Chicago spoke with a medical student who witnessed a shooting Monday afternoon at the Mercy Hospital and Medical Center on Chicago's South Side. He said training he's had for dangerous situations kicked in during this incident.
Woman hides inside hospital during shooting
A witness tells CBS Chicago she heard "code silver" and "code blue" alerts inside Mercy Hospital where she hid during a shooting.
"I believed we were going to die": Chicago elevator plunges 84 floors
Firefighters broke through a wall in one of Chicago's tallest skyscrapers to rescue six people who were trapped in an elevator
Calls for officer who killed black security guard to be fired and charged
A witness says several people were shouting that Jemel Roberson was a security guard before the officer opened fire
Police contradict witness accounts of guard's killing by officer
Illinois State Police say Jemel Roberson was wearing "plain black clothing with no markings" when a Midlothian officer shot and killed him
Acts of hate rise among American teens
Episodes of hate and intolerance, whether crimes or simply offensive behavior, are on the rise in American schools
Officer responding to gunfire fatally shoots security guard
Witnesses say 26-year-old Jemel Roberson was holding down the suspected gunman when an officer fatally shot Roberson
Nationwide protests held in support of Mueller's probe
Triggered by AG Jeff Sessions' resignation, protesters fear his replacement, Matt Whitaker, will undermine an investigation into collusion between Trump and Russia
Coast Guard suspends search for missing swimmer at Lake Michigan
Coast Guard received a report Sunday several people seemed to be struggling to get out of the water during an event similar to a "polar plunge"
Trump briefed on new options for military strikes in Iran, source says
President Trump appeared to lay out his red line of action on Friday when he warned that if the Iranian government began "killing people like they have in the past, we would get involved."
Iran threatens protesters, U.S. troops in region, as unrest continues
As activists say Iran's anti-government unrest has seen at least 538 people killed, the nation's rulers threaten protesters and U.S. forces across the Mideast.
U.S. officials to meet with Danish officials Wednesday about Greenland, sources say
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
Omar says federal probe into Minnesota fraud is "creating confusion and chaos"
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar denounced a surge of federal agents to Minneapolis targeting Somalis and other immigrants after a fraud scheme in the state.
Homeland Security again restricts when lawmakers can visit ICE facilities
The Department of Homeland Security policy is dated Jan. 8 and was submitted Saturday in federal court comes amid three Democratic lawmakers being denied entry to an ICE facility in Minneapolis.
Justice Department has scrapped its "Peacemakers" office
In the civil rights era, the agency formed its Community Relations Service, a group of dozens of federal specialists who were informally referred to as "America's peacemaker."
Greenland conquest "would be disastrous," Sen. Tim Kaine says
"I think Congress will stop [President Trump', both Democrats and Republicans," Sen. Tim Kaine about any plans to take Greenland by military force.
Trump warns Cuba to make a "deal" on oil after Maduro ouster
President Trump on Saturday announced that Venezuela has "started the process" of releasing its political prisoners.
Fire damages historic Mississippi synagogue, suspect arrested
Authorities have not disclosed the suspect's motive, but Jackson Fire Chief Charles Felton told CBS News the FBI is looking into the possibility of a hate crime.