Greenland rejects President Trump's plan to send hospital boat
On social media, President Trump said the move was to take care of sick people he claimed are not being taken care of.
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On social media, President Trump said the move was to take care of sick people he claimed are not being taken care of.
Greenland and Denmark have free, nationalized health care systems.
At the World Economic Summit in Switzerland, President Trump also addressed his Board of Peace with a signing ceremony on Thursday. Jarred Hill reports.
Greenland is 836,000 square miles of largely frozen ground northeast of Canada. So why does President Trump say it "should be part of the United States"?
President Trump told world leaders, CEOs and policymakers at the Davos economic forum that he wouldn't use force to take control of Greenland.
U.S. Rep. for Illinois Robin Kelly has introduced an amendment to the defense funding bill to prevent President Trump from taking over Greenland.
The Dow lost more than 870 points on Tuesday after President Trump threatened new tariffs on eight European countries as he seeks control of Greenland. CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger digs into the concerns on Wall Street.
As the EU calls Trump's threat to tariff allies for rejecting his bid for Greenland a mistake, Denmark's leader laments "being threatened by our closest ally."
President Trump heads to Davos, Switzerland later Tuesday for the World Economic Forum, where his push for Greenland is expected to dominate conversations at the summit. Natalie Brand has more details from the White House.
President Trump is heading to the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, where he is expected to discuss his bid to acquire Greenland.
As his standoff with America's closest allies escalates, President Trump says not getting the Nobel Peace Prize means he's no longer obligated "to think purely of Peace."
This weekend saw the largest protest Greenland's ever had, before President Trump threatened up to 25% tariffs on eight European Countries until the U.S. is allowed to purchase this Arctic land. Leigh Kiniry reports.
Europeans were reeling Sunday from President Trump's announcement that eight countries will face a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland.
Protests were in both Greenland and Denmark.
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
Thousands marched in Greenland as President Trump ramps up his threats to take over the Arctic island. This, at the same time, Trump threatens 10% tariffs on eight European countries that don't support his attempt at Greenland.
President Trump is set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland this week, and he is not giving up on the idea of buying the island.
The Trump administration said Greenland is a national security priority for the United States, with officials discussing a range of options for acquiring the territory, including utilizing the U.S. military.
The Trump administration said Greenland is a national security priority for the United States, with officials discussing a range of options for acquiring the territory, including utilizing the U.S. military.
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President Trump wants the matter settled before the end of his term, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
Top Trump aide Stephen Miller says it's the "formal position" of the White House that Denmark's territory of Greenland "should be part of the U.S."
President Trump said the U.S. would "run" Venezuela after ousting former president Nicolas Maduro, while simultaneously renewing his demands that the U.S. "take" Greenland, which has its own government and is a Danish territory.
European leaders released a joint statement but stressing that "Greenland belongs to its people," hours after White House deputy chief of staff for policy Stephen Miller said it was "the formal position of the U.S. government... that Greenland should be part of the United States."
The Illinois General Assembly approved Gov. JB Pritzker's nearly $56 million budget for the upcoming year early Monday morning.
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Colson Montgomery homered and Tristan Peters' RBI single put Chicago ahead as the White Sox rallied with two runs in the seventh inning to beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Sunday for their fifth straight win.
The Illinois General Assembly approved Gov. JB Pritzker's nearly $56 million budget for the upcoming year early Monday morning.
The Illinois Senate passed a bill early Monday morning geared toward keeping the Chicago Bears in-state, but the Illinois House of Representatives adjourned without voting on the measure.
The unexpected development is that Chicago could be back in play for the Bears to build a new domed stadium in the city after all.
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Feel Free, a kratom drink, is easy to buy and increasingly popular, even as doctors and medical experts grow more concerned about its health impacts, addiction rates and deaths. Tara Molina reports.
Spencer Leak Jr., who ran one of the most well-known and respected funeral homes in the city, died Sunday.
The Illinois General Assembly approved Gov. JB Pritzker’s nearly $56 million budget for the upcoming year early Monday morning.
The Illinois Senate passed a bill geared toward keeping the Bears in-state, but the Illinois House adjourned without voting on the measure.
The Illinois General Assembly approved Gov. JB Pritzker's nearly $56 million budget for the upcoming year early Monday morning.
Spencer Leak Jr., vice president of the renowned Leak & Sons Funeral Homes, has died, family confirmed.
Feel Free, a kratom drink, is easy to buy and increasingly popular, even as doctors and medical experts grow more concerned about its health impacts, addiction rates and deaths.
More than 5,000 racers turned out for the Lincoln Park Zoo's Run for the Zoo on Sunday, all to benefit wildlife conservation and animal care.
Feel Free, a kratom drink, is easy to buy and increasingly popular, even as doctors and medical experts grow more concerned about its health impacts, addiction rates and deaths.
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An Indiana State Police trooper was shot, and a suspect was killed during a shootout with officers during a traffic stop on I-80/94 in Hammond, Indiana.
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The Illinois Senate passed a bill early Monday morning geared toward keeping the Chicago Bears in-state, but the Illinois House of Representatives adjourned without voting on the measure.
Colson Montgomery homered and Tristan Peters' RBI single put Chicago ahead as the White Sox rallied with two runs in the seventh inning to beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Sunday for their fifth straight win.
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