Volkswagen Raises Forecast For Electric Car Production
The Wolfsburg-based automaker said its core Volkswagen brand would turn out a million battery-only cars by the end of 2023 instead of 2025, and would reach 1.5 million by the end of 2025.
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German Concert Hall Cancels Upcoming R. Kelly Concert; Two Other European Shows In Question
A German concert hall has canceled an upcoming R. Kelly show, amidst new criminal sexual abuse allegations that came out Friday, while scheduled R. Kelly shows in another German City, Hamburg, and in the Netherlands are in question.
U.S. Deports Former Nazi Camp Guard, 95, To Germany
The last Nazi war crimes suspect facing deportation from the U.S. was taken from his New York City home and spirited early Tuesday morning to Germany, the White House said.
Trump Kicks Off NATO Summit With Jab At Germany
President Donald Trump claimed a pipeline project has made Germany "totally controlled" by and "captive to Russia" during a combative breakfast Wednesday that kicked off what was already expected to be a fraught NATO summit.
Mexico Shocks Reigning World Cup Champs Germany 1-0
"Our motto was play with the love of winning and not the fear of losing."
German Chocolate Company Accused Of Racism Over Royal Wedding Ad
Meghan Markle, now known as Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Sussex, made history as an American and biracial woman when she joined the royal family on Saturday.
Iran Blasts President Trump's 'Mistake,' European Allies Try To Salvage Nuclear Deal
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Wednesday blasted Mr. Trump's speech as "silly and superficial," saying it contained at least 10 lies.
'Precious Keepsake' - Postcard To Germany Finds Pen Pal 28 Years Later
Carlye Fallon had forgotten all about writing a postcard 28 years ago to, when she was in junior high, seeking a pen pal from Germany.
Tesla Inks Deal To Buy German Engineering Firm For Manufacturing
Tesla Motors says it has agreed to buy a German engineering company to help automate its electric car manufacturing.
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US Heads To World Cup Final With 2-0 Win Over Germany
Carli Lloyd buried a penalty kick, and Hope Solo got another shutout.
Honoring My Grandma, 70 Years After Auschwitz's Liberation
General Motors 3Q Profit Nearly Doubles
The automaker posted a net profit of $1.38 billion, or 81 cents per share, from July through September.
Germany-Argentina Sets World Cup Final Viewership Record In U.S.
World Cup interest has grown in America.
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Goetze Scores Late To Give Germany The World Cup
Mario Goetze volleyed in the winning goal in extra time to give Germany its fourth World Cup title with a 1-0 victory over Argentina on Sunday.
7 Things To Know Before Argentina-Germany World Cup Final
On Sunday at 3PM ET, the 22 best players over the past month will take the field and try to win their country a trophy and prove to the world that they are the best football club. Here are 7 things you need to know before Argentina and Germany take the pitch for which should be a hard fought battle.
Watch: Anti-Gambling Ad Features A Kid Who's Sad Because His Dad Bet On Germany
Next time, maybe pick a worse team to prove your point.
Germany-Brazil Match Was Most Tweeted Sporting Event Ever
It was hard to believe what was unfolding in Germany's 7-1 rout of the hosts.
Brazil's Devastating Loss Told By 7 Devastated Fans
No one felt the pain of those seven goals like the fans in the stands
Germany Routs Brazil, 7-1, To Reach World Cup Final
The Germans broke the game open with three goals in a four-minute first-half stretch.
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Chicago Weather Alert: Morning showers, thunderstorms by evening
Showers in the morning that will last into late afternoon. After a break, more rain returns with possible thunderstorms tonight.
1 dead, another critically wounded after shooting at WeatherTech facility in Bolingbrook; suspect in custody
The offender fled the building and was caught a short time later.
5-month-old girl shot in head, killed in South Shore
The baby was in a car when another vehicle pulled up and someone inside fired shots, police said.
Abortion rights advocates protest at Federal Plaza, march downtown following Roe v. Wade decision
"I can hardly be happening in our country," said Tami Forsline. "It's not our country anymore."
Biden signs landmark gun measure, says 'lives will be saved'
President Joe Biden on Saturday signed the most sweeping gun violence bill in decades.
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Man facing charges after Lake County Sheriff's K9 finds over 2 kilograms of cocaine during traffic stop
The Lake County Sheriff's Deputy conducted the stop for a traffic violation around 1:15 p.m. on a vehicle on Greenwood Avenue at the Amstutz Expressway in Waukegan.
Baby among 3 dead, 8 wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago
At least three people are dead, and eight others are wounded in shootings across the city as of Saturday.
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Showers in the morning that will last into late afternoon. After a break, more rain returns with possible thunderstorms tonight.
1 dead, another critically wounded after shooting at WeatherTech facility in Bolingbrook; suspect in custody
The offender fled the building and was caught a short time later.
5-month-old girl shot in head, killed in South Shore
The baby was in a car when another vehicle pulled up and someone inside fired shots, police said.
Abortion rights advocates protest at Federal Plaza, march downtown following Roe v. Wade decision
"I can hardly be happening in our country," said Tami Forsline. "It's not our country anymore."
Biden signs landmark gun measure, says 'lives will be saved'
President Joe Biden on Saturday signed the most sweeping gun violence bill in decades.
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Woman without one document for foreign citizenship application, broken forklift blamed
Cutting through bureaucratic red tape can be frustrating – but red tape is not the reason for one west suburban woman's frustration.
Bid to raise threshold for speed camera tickets stalls; Lightfoot allies delay final vote
Ald. Anthony Beale has been trying for more than a year to raise the threshold for speed camera tickets from 6 mph over the limit back to the original to 10 mph.
Aldermen defy Lightfoot, advance plan to raise threshold for speed camera tickets back to 10 mph
"We've been trying to right the wrong on this corrupt red light camera/speed light camera system," said Ald. Anthony Beale (9th).
Ald. Anthony Beale hopes for vote on proposal to repeal lower 6mph threshold for speed camera tickets
One Chicago alderman is hoping the fourth time is the charm when it comes to changing Chicago's speed camera tickets and fines.
Underground Aunties Networks seek to help women obtain legal abortions
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey spoke with two organizers from Auntie Network USA as they were preparing for the justices' decision.
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Abortion rights advocates protest at Federal Plaza, march downtown following Roe v. Wade decision
The rally and march comes after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe V. Wade decision Friday.
Former President Barack Obama drops by Presidential Center construction site
Former President and former Kenwood neighborhood resident Barack Obama and a surprise visit to Chicago on Friday.
With Roe v. Wade gone, Chicago's LGBTQ+ community worries their rights could be next
"Everything is on the table now, and it's all going to be affected," said Ryan McIntyre, "and I think that this is just the first strike – the first blow."
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Attempts to ban abortion are 'really suppress women,' advocate says after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
Some women who say their lives were changed forever because of their access to abortion were angry and disappointed at the U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade on Friday.
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After losing rental income, Chicago man gets stuck with long wait from state assistance program
Rental income was part of a Chicago man's retirement plan, but that hit a snag when his renters lost their jobs during the pandemic.
Kroger, Walgreens recall pain medications over faulty child-proofing
There's nothing wrong with the medication, but the bottles don't meet standards for child resistance.
Woman loses $17,000 in gift card scam perpetrated by Microsoft security impostor
Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg was the site of a post-Christmas shopping spree that Cynthia DeSimone still regrets months later – and it wasn't her idea at all.
Getting Hosed: D.C. has an app to warn customers of high water usage; could Chicago use the same?
What if there were a way to get warnings about high water usage before the bill arrived in the mail?
Getting Hosed: Chicago landlord receives water bill for $10,000, with no warning
How does a City of Chicago water bill for $70 turn into a $10,000 tab from one bill to the next?
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Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
Wisconsin doctors halt abortions after Roe v. Wade overturned
Wisconsin has an 1849 law that bans abortion, except to save the life of the mother, but whether that law is enforceable is expected to be challenged in court.
COVID-19 vaccines to be available for younger children soon, but many parents still hesitant
A Kaiser poll taken earlier this spring found fewer than one in five parents would get their children under 5 vaccinated right away.
CDC and FDA clear the way for COVID vaccines for kids under 5
Panels of outside vaccine advisers to the CDC and FDA both voted unanimously this week to back the shots from Moderna as well as Pfizer and BioNTech.
Chicago, Cook County suburbs return to medium COVID-19 risk level
"We have been trending in the right direction of late with lower case rates and very few hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19, so we're happy to see this," Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said.
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Billionaire Ken Griffin moving Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel to Miami
In a note to employees at Citadel, Griffin announced he already has moved his family to Miami, and will soon be bringing the company with him, though some Citadel employees will remain in Chicago.
Chicago company using fungi from Yellowstone to grow vegan protein products
The edible fungi was discovered as part of a NASA-funded research mission about life in extreme environments.
Black-owned and operated craft coffee shop works to expand, and to inspire entrepreneurs
The coffee shop wants to support Black, Latinx, and women entrepreneurs get their own start.
Kellogg to split into three companies, with snack division headquarters in Chicago
The snack company – which accounts for 80% of Kellogg's current sales – will have dual campuses in Battle Creek and Chicago, with its headquarters in Chicago.
Chicago-based Mondelez buys Clif Bar & Co. for $3 billion
The company will get the Clif, LUNA and Clif Kids brands of bars.
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White Sox score one run as they lose to Orioles; heated exchange Kopech's pitch hits Baltimore's Mateo
Austin Voth and four relievers combined on a one-hitter, Jorge Mateo had a heated exchange with White Sox starter Michael Kopech after getting nailed by a pitch and the Baltimore Orioles beat Chicago on Friday night.
Hendricks carries shutout into 8th, Cubs blank Cardinals
Kyle Hendricks carried a shutout into the eighth inning and Nico Hoerner homered to help the Chicago Cubs to a win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night.
Wolves beat Springfield Thunderbirds in Game 4 and are now a win away from Calder Cup
The Wolves are now one win from the Calder Cup, after they topped the Springfield Thunderbirds in Game 4 of the finals.
Steph Curry's "Underrated Golf Tour" makes debut at Cog Hill
Curry has helped start a new tour to help some potential future greats, and provide opportunities, especially for those underserved and underrepresented in the game of golf.
Blackhawks reportedly hiring Luke Richardson as new head coach
Richardson would become the team's 40th head coach, and will be tasked with returning the franchise to Stanley Cup contention.
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Rhapsody Theater celebrates grand opening in historic Rogers Park space
The official debut of the 200-seat space Tuesday evening featured magician Carisa Hendrix – better known by her stage name, Miss Lucy Darling.
Volunteer men's chorus The Jolly Boys celebrate 75 years performing
For the last three quarters of a century, the Jolly Boys have shared their song throughout Chicagoland.
Chicago's Jennifer Hudson is now part of exclusive EGOT club with Tony win for 'A Strange Loop'
Hudson produced the new musical "A Strange Loop" which won for Best Musical Sunday night.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
After successful inaugural event, organizers hope to make Sueños Music Festival into a Chicago tradition
The Sueños Music Festival transformed Grant Park into a colorful celebration of Latino culture this past Memorial Day Weekend.
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1 killed, 2 wounded at WeatherTech facility in Bolingbrook
One person is killed and another is critically wounded after a shooting at a WeatherTech facility Saturday morning.
3 shot at WeatherTech in Bolingbrook
The offender fled the building and is still at large, police said.
Ed's Driveway: KIA Sportage
If your mind is set on a new or used car, one of the top concerns is miles per gallon. We have an SUV this morning that's ready to take you for a high MPG test drive.
First Alert Weather: Rain in the morning, possible thunderstorms by evening
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PAWS Pet of the Week: Sara Lee
This 6-year-old Shepherd mix is a sweet, cuddly dog who always wants to stay near her person's side.
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