American Paul Whelan appears in rare video from inside Russian prison
"You understand when I say that I can't do an interview, which means that I can't answer any questions," Whelan told a Russia Today reporter.
"You understand when I say that I can't do an interview, which means that I can't answer any questions," Whelan told a Russia Today reporter.
Griner will be re-signing with the Phoenix Mercury for a one-year contract, a source has confirmed to CBS News.
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Brittney Griner will be home for the holidays after being released in a one-on-one prisoner swap for international arms dealer Viktor Bout. The exchange is coming under scrutiny by some as another American, former Marine Paul Whelan, remains in Russian custody. CBS 2’s Marybel Gonzalez reports.
Griner, the WNBA star who was held for months in Russian prisons on drug charges, was released Thursday in a one-for-one prisoner swap for international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
After 10 months inside a Russian prison, WNBA star Brittney Griner released following one-for-one prisoner swap.
The Russian arms dealer has been released from U.S. prison in a one-for-one swap to free WNBA star Brittney Griner, a U.S. official confirmed.
Griner has been sentenced for drug possession after vape canisters containing cannabis oil were found in her luggage.
WNBA star Brittney Griner was found guilty of drug possession and smuggling by a Russian court on Thursday.
The WNBA star would have been playing in the All-Star game set for this weekend in Chicago.
WNBA star Britney Griner pleaded guilty Thursday to drug charges in a Russian court. She has been in Russian custody since February. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with the response from Washington.
If convicted on drug smuggling charges, Griner could face 10 years in a Russian prison.
Mass Transit detectives said the robbery happened on May 9 just after 2 p.m. at the 69th Street stop.
The three-year deal was reached after nurses went on strike three times since August.
A man barricaded himself inside a Portillo's in Elmhurst, police reported Wednesday morning. The Elmhurst Police Department said the man, reportedly armed with a knife, was last seen alone inside the closed restaurant.
Highs will be in the upper 70s with breezy conditions on Wednesday.
Matt Reum was trapped for six days after his truck swerved off the highway, rolled across a creek, and crash-landed underneath a bridge near Portage, Indiana, just before Christmas.
This all comes as homelessness has been on the rise in Chicago, and across Illinois, for years now.
Former Supt. Eddie Johnson was adamant that he is not being paid by the company to promote it. He said he just thinks it works.
Former President Donald Trump's defense rested its case at his "hush money" trial after calling two witnesses to the stand.
Robert Costello, a witness called by former President Donald Trump's defense team, was severely admonished by the judge over his behavior on the stand.
Jan. 6 defendant John Banuelos told the judge he had "nothing to worry about," since Trump would soon "be in office."
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
With more and more such companies popping up, and salespeople showing up on doorsteps, who is making sure they're legitimate?
It also happens that the contractor was on a list specifically provided by the state.
Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
Chicago health officials said medetomidine has not previously been detected in Chicago.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
Thursday was Mental Health Action Day and CBS is partnering with MTV to provide grants to local nonprofits that give people the tools to improve their mental health.
So far, there have been eight cases of invasive meningococcal disease in Chicago in 2024 to date.
Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear.
Consumers may pay more, or less, for the same items by stocking up just a few miles away.
Earlier this spring, the grocery store Foxtrot Market ordered 600 baseball caps from local apparel and gift shop Alice & Wonder – only to go out of business abruptly soon afterward.
Kadeya has developed a vending machine that dispenses a drink—and then takes a bottle back, cleans it, and can dispense a new one.
Biden campaigned in the spot where Trump, to much fanfare, lauded a plan by Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn plan to build a $10 billion manufacturing facility that was supposed to eventually employ 10,000 people. Except it was never completed.
The Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to notify workers of mass layoffs 60 days in advance.
Those auditioning were asked to sing 16 bars a cappella from a contemporary musical theatre song to show their range.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
CBS 2's Darius Johnson reports a Wicker Park resident is hearing from others who've been attacked, possibly by the same woman she says is mentally ill. She wants the police to help the suspect.
Nurses at Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital have approved a new contract their union spent more than a year negotiating with management.
Dr. Rachel Follmer, assistant professor of developmental behavioral pediatrics at Northwestern University and a physician at Lurie Children's Hospital, says the sounds of cicadas can be difficult for people with autism or sound sensitivities.
The Elmhurst Police Department said the man, reportedly armed with a knife, was last seen alone inside the closed restaurant, located at 155 S. IL Route 83.
A passenger who was on the Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 when it hit severe turbulence on Tuesday, leaving one passenger dead and dozens injured, has described "horrifying" scenes on board the Boeing 777 as it hit the rough air with virtually no warning.
Matt Reum was trapped for six days after his truck swerved off the highway, rolled across a creek, and crash-landed underneath a bridge near Portage, Indiana, just before Christmas.
Mass Transit detectives said the robbery happened on May 9 just after 2 p.m. at the 69th Street stop.
The three-year deal was reached after nurses went on strike three times since August.
A man barricaded himself inside a Portillo's in Elmhurst, police reported Wednesday morning. The Elmhurst Police Department said the man, reportedly armed with a knife, was last seen alone inside the closed restaurant.
Highs will be in the upper 70s with breezy conditions on Wednesday.
Former Supt. Eddie Johnson was adamant that he is not being paid by the company to promote it. He said he just thinks it works.
Plenty of high school seniors are 18 years old, and some are even older.
Maria Roque filed numerous police reports and got a protection order. But the system that was supposed to protect her failed.
Chicago does not resell their guns, but some suburban police departments do to reduce costs.
Why are more than 27,000 people in Cook County still holding on to their weapons when they shouldn't?
Mike Tauchman had two hits and two RBIs for the Cubs, who had dropped three of four.
Garrett Crochet and three relievers combined on a two-hitter, Corey Julks and Danny Mendick each had two RBIs and the Chicago White Sox snapped a four-game losing streak by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0.
Manager Craig Counsell also announced Tuesday that struggling starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks is out of the rotation and will move to the bullpen.
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese can now call herself a professional sports team owner.
By the seventh inning, Kenwood was still leading 3-1 with one out, when Lane Tech's Tyler Trapp hit a double.
Police said two men began fighting with a victim on a northbound train, and one of the men shot him.
All were being treated at area hospitals Tuesday night.
Ardaries Harris, 26, Jordan Fox, 24, and Roosevelt Veal, 26, each are facing federal conspiracy and weapons charges.
Police and prosecutors say Agnieszka Rydzewski convinced her co-worker and secret lover, Anthony Calderon, to shoot and kill her boyfriend, Arturo Cantu Jr.
Police said the group sometimes used stolen cars to crash into stores, stealing items from inside.