More convictions linked to corrupt Chicago cop tossed
Prosecutors say Ronald Watts and the officers under his command routinely planted evidence and fabricated charges
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Foul play suspected in case of missing postal worker
Kierra Coles, 26, went missing about two weeks ago; police say they are diligently following up on leads
Thousands march in Chicago to encourage voter turnout
New voters planned to cast ballots at a nearby early voting site Saturday
Trump touts stop-and-frisk program
President Trump said he has directed the attorney general to go to Chicago to "straighten" out the city's problems with crime, and said the controversial stop-and-frisk program worked in New York City.
Chance the Rapper pledges $1M to Chicago mental health services
"With the help of SocialWorks we want to change the way that mental health resources are being accessed by you," the rapper said
Chicago cop found guilty of 2nd-degree murder
A jury has found white Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke guilty of second-degree murder and multiple counts of aggravated battery in the 2014 shooting death of black teenager Laquan McDonald. The verdict was announced Friday.
Dismissed jurors in murder trial say Chicago cop likely guilty
White Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke fatally shot black teenager Laquan McDonald in 2014
Second suspect arrested in connection to massive gun heist
Roland Jackson, 24, and Taveyan Turnbo, 18, are in custody after they apparently stole a U-Haul truck containing nearly 400 weapons
Police recover nearly 400 stolen guns
Hundreds of guns that were stolen from a United Parcel Service distribution facility in Tennessee were recovered Tuesday in the Chicago area, federal authorities said. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said most of the 367 guns taken from a UPS facility in Memphis were found in Midlothian, a Chicago suburb.
Hundreds of guns stolen in brazen heist found outside Chicago
ATF had said the guns were taken Sunday from a Memphis UPS distribution facility by two men in a U-Haul truck
Officer takes the stand
A white Chicago police officer charged with murdering a black teen took the stand in his own defense Tuesday. Video of the shooting appears to show Laquan McDonald veering away from police before he was shot. CBS News correspondent Dean Reynolds reports.
Officer charged in Laquan McDonald death takes stand
Police Officer Jason Van Dyke appeared emotional as he said the black teen advanced towards him and waved a knife
School committed to diversity confronted with its own inequity
It's the kind of place where you'd expect academic achievement to be broad and inclusive, but students there have been telling a different story
Wrongfully convicted Chicago residents recall life under corrupt cop
So far Sgt. Ronald Watts has been linked to 42 wrongful convictions
4-year-old girl named Florence helps victims of Hurricane Florence
A 4-year-old Chicago girl named Florence was inspired to help victims of the storm that shares her name
Chicago archbishop removes priest who burned rainbow banner
Cardinal Blase Cupich says he acted "out of concern" for Rev. Paul Kalchik, parishioners
18 more men cleared of convictions linked to corrupt Chicago cop
Sgt. Ronald Watts and his officers allegedly planted drugs on suspects and falsified police reports
Sofia Sanchez talks about heart transplant
Sofia Sanchez, the adorable 11-year-old from Chicago who met Drake while awaiting a transplant, just got a new heart -- and her description of how great it feels will have you "in your feelings."
Girl surprised by Drake in hospital talks about her heart transplant
11-year-old got Drake's attention by doing the "Kiki challenge" while she waited for a heart transplant – now she's sharing an update on her condition
Amazon Go store without cashiers opens in Chicago
The e-commerce giant makes its first foray outside Seattle with its new no-checkout convenience stores
Police officer picks jury trial in Laquan McDonald's shooting death
Court vetted and selected 12 jurors and five alternates during the past week
Grooms Buzz & Woody throw Disney wedding
Watch Buzz and Woody tie the knot in Chicago. Actually, it’s two grooms named Garrett and Jason -- and their Disney-themed wedding made their dreams come true.
Grooms Woody & Buzz throw epic Disney wedding
Garrett Smith and Jason Bitner took their nuptials "to infinity and beyond" by dressing as "Toy Story" characters and having their guests come in Disney costumes, too
Cubs fan with Down syndrome will sing anthem at Wrigley
As of Thursday afternoon, the 30-year-old more than doubled his goal, raising nearly $12,000 for the Special Olympics
Kavanaugh, Woodward's book, McCain's replacement: What happened on Tuesday
A recap of what happened in politics on Tuesday
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."
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.
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Golden Globes winners list for 2026: Live updates
The 2026 Golden Globes are honoring the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
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.
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."
Justice Dept. served subpoenas to the Fed, Powell says
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
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.