Man sets himself on fire outside Trump trial in New York
Police said the man scattered pamphlets and papers first, and then poured a liquid accelerant on his head and set himself on fire outside the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse.
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Police said the man scattered pamphlets and papers first, and then poured a liquid accelerant on his head and set himself on fire outside the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse.
The case against former President Donald Trump stems from a "hush money" payment of $130,000 to adult film star Stormy Daniels in 2016.
Aftershocks in the New York City area could continue for a week after one of the East Coast's strongest earthquakes in 100 years.
The United States Geological Survey says there's a risk of small aftershocks for up to a week.
One woman said she witnessed the attack firsthand, and took to social media to send a warning.
The attack on the woman at Chicago Avenue and State Street mirrors a disturbing trend seen in New York City in recent weeks. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
A security guard intervened when three men started stealing merchandise from a sporting goods store, and one of the suspects started shooting, striking a woman visiting from Brazil.
A man was caught on video surfing on a Red Line train in Chicago. As CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports, subway surfing has become a crisis in New York City, and several people -- many of them teens -- have died doing it.
Beckwith was retired when terrorists struck on Sept. 11, 2001, but he didn't hesitate to join the search for survivors.
With just a few days until 2024, many are saying "goodbye" to 2023. Some people in New York got a head start at the 17th annual "Good Riddance" day in Times Square.
More than 14,000 migrants have been living in 27 Chicago shelters, with even more waiting at police stations and airports to get into shelters.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Denver Mayor Mike Johnston both said they will take a page from Chicago’s book in controlling rogue buses full of migrants that arrive without notice. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
The accuser says Adams assaulted her when they both worked for the city of New York. She is seeking $5 million in damages.
CBS News' Naomi Ruchim reports the judge reminded the former president that these proceedings are not a political rally.
A month's worth of rain fell in three hours.
A month's worth of rain fell in three hours.
Breanna Stewart had 21 points and 12 rebounds to help the New York Liberty beat the Chicago Sky 89-73 for their fifth straight victory.
Mike Tauchman hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning and Jameson Taillon retired his final 16 batters to win his fourth straight start as the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 3-2.
Andrew Vaughn hit a two-run homer and made a terrific run-saving play at first base, helping the Chicago White Sox beat the New York Yankees 5-1 for their third consecutive victory.
A crane caught fire 45 stories up in the air Wednesday morning at a building under construction in Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
A review panel says former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani should be disbarred in Washington for his handling of litigation challenging the 2020 election on behalf of former President Trump.
A runner in New York couldn't train on Wednesday as she prepares for the Chicago Marathon.
Breanna Stewart banked in a go-ahead shot with 7.1 seconds left and the New York Liberty rallied to defeat the Chicago Sky 77-76 in Courtney Vandersloot's return to the Windy City.
The House passed the bill to raise the debt ceiling Wednesday. Now, the Senate will take it up.
Christopher Morel, Matt Mervis and Seiya Suzuki homered and the Chicago Cubs cooled off the New York Mets with a 7-2 victory.
The ages of the victims range from 13 to 79, according to Chicago police.
Police said the victims were approached by the suspect, who allegedly participated with others in taking one person's belongings, and tried to rob another minutes apart.
The Blackhawks announced on Saturday that Murray had died earlier in the day, without specifying where.
An EF-3 tornado moved through Union City, Michigan, during Friday night's severe storms in the southwest part of the state, according to the National Weather Service.
At least two mechanics were called to try to stop the blaring sound.
In July, Prasad was briefly forced from his job, but was reinstated less than two weeks later.
Activists and immigrant advocacy groups who came face-to-face with federal agents during "Operation Midway Blitz" welcomed the removal of Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security, but remain wary about the department's future.
Former President Barack Obama, speaking at the funeral services for Rev. Jesse Jackson Friday afternoon, credited Jackson's presidential runs in the 1980s with setting the stage for other Black leaders, including his own successful 2009 presidency and re-election.
Gov. Pritzker told mourners that, while Rev. Jesse Jackson "was an ambassador of hope for the oppressed, who met with kings and queens and presidents and dictators and clergy of all the great religions," in Chicago "he was our neighbor."
From midnight raids to shootings, Kristi Noem, who was ousted as DHS secretary by Trump today, was at the center of many of the controversies of Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago.
There's no relief in sight for drivers at the pump as the war in Iran is directly driving up the cost of gas. Analysts expect more of the same unless something changes soon.
Drivers in the Chicago area can expect to start paying more at the pump this week, as oil prices have spiked amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
Palatine, Illinois-based Weber has issued a recall of more than 3.2 million metal wire bristle grill brushes because you could ingest the bristles.
This is after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an ordinance that would have banned most hemp-derived products this weekend.
This week marks Identity Theft Awareness Week, and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza emphasized some safety tips Monday for avoiding and dealing with identity theft.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a grant from The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation for a new cancer center.
Capital One is laying off more than 1,100 workers at the former Discover headquarters in north suburban Riverwoods.
A new development at the southeast corner of Chicago's East Lakeview community would clear away a medical office building and replace it with a residential high-rise.
The City of Aurora, Illinois, is seeking input from residents about data center development.
Not one, but two hotels are now planned or proposed for Chicago's Northalsted LGBTQ+ nightlife district.
After the Double Door closed in Wicker Park, there was reassurance that the Double Door would return, at a new location in the city's Uptown neighborhood. Now that is not happening anymore.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
After the Double Door closed in Wicker Park, there was reassurance that the Double Door would return, at a new location in the city's Uptown neighborhood. Now that is not happening anymore.
Both incidents occurred after 7 a.m. on Feb. 21 near the Cermak-Chinatown stop in the 100 block of West Cermak Road, and close to the 47th Street stop in the 200 block of West 47th Street.
Metra said that they received multiple calls about the horn going off at the train yard near California and Chicago Avenue in Humboldt Park.
A procession will be followed by a private burial at the Oakwood Cemetery.
Actor and comedian Chris Tucker spoke at Rev. Jesse Jackson's private service on Saturday at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.
Jesse Jackson Jr. gave a heartfelt and deeply emotional eulogy for his father Rev. Jesse Jackson at his private homegoing at Rainbow PUSH headquarters.
The final celebration of life services for Rev. Jesse Jackson was at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters Saturday.
An EF-3 tornado moved through Union City, Michigan, during Friday night's severe storms in the southwest part of the state, according to the National Weather Service.
The ages of the victims range from 13 to 79, according to Chicago police.
Police said the victims were approached by the suspect, who allegedly participated with others in taking one person's belongings, and tried to rob another minutes apart.
At least four people have died, and several others were injured after multiple tornadoes ripped through Southwest Michigan on Friday, authorities say.
A Chicago senior citizen said his phone has been ringing off the hook with hundreds of unwanted spam calls that have made his beloved landline virtually unusable. New efforts in Springfield could bring real relief.
A proposed Illinois law hopes to create more oversight on private companies to protect consumers from skyrocketing utility prices.
The three women said they are working to make their way back home, but without any help from the U.S. State Department.
If you feel like you're drowning in a sea of text alerts and desperate email pleas for "just $5" this election season, you are far from alone.
A north suburban school bus driver became a victim of sophisticated scammers who are targeting more people and more vulnerable populations to make more money.
The Blackhawks announced on Saturday that Murray had died earlier in the day, without specifying where.
Brock Boeser batted the puck in to break a tie at 2:40 of the third period and the NHL-worst Vancouver Canucks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-3 on Friday night to end a seven-game losing streak that started in January.
Chicago's sports scene has endured decades of heartache offset by pockets of championship glory, and some of the most pivotal figures in American sports history.
Just three days after losing Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman to a stunning early retirement, the Bears have found his successor, acquiring Garrett Bradbury from the Patriots for a 2027 fifth-round pick, according to CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones.
Nick Foligno is joining his brother Marcus with the Minnesota Wild, who made several moves on NHL trade deadline day Friday.
At least five people are in serious condition, an official said. Three minors - a 16-year-old and two 17-year-olds - are among the wounded.
Ian Huntley, 52, had been on life support after being hit repeatedly over the head with a metal bar in a U.K. prison on Feb. 26.
A Chicago man has been charged with a string of burglaries targeting video gambling terminals at businesses in Chicago's southwest suburbs.
An 11-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by three juveniles on Chicago's Near South Side this week.
A woman was held up by gun-wielding robbers in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood early Thursday morning.
