Zelenskyy calls for lifting missile restrictions in meeting with Blinken
The two discussed Ukraine's increasingly urgent calls for Washington to lift its restrictions on the missiles it gives Ukraine, allowing them to strike targets inside Russia.
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The two discussed Ukraine's increasingly urgent calls for Washington to lift its restrictions on the missiles it gives Ukraine, allowing them to strike targets inside Russia.
It comes just a day after the deadliest single attack in the war so far this year, when Russian ballistic missiles killed fifty people and wounded hundreds more in the central town of Poltava.
She used to live in a 10 by 13 foot concreted floor area in a private home in Ukraine, but was rescued after the war broke out.
Ryan Evans was an adviser who helped assess the risk of traveling in conflict zones and accompanied news crews to look out for their safety.
President Biden spoke with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on Friday ahead of Ukraine's Independence Day.
Russia said it destroyed 45 Ukrainian drones, some of which targeted Moscow. Ukraine said it intercepted 50 Russian drones over its territory.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his forces are trying to create a "buffer zone" to protect communities in northern Ukraine from air strikes.
It comes as Moscow continues to resist a Ukrainian incursion into Kursk, a region of south-eastern Russia.
A video released by the state emergency service of Ukraine shows rescue crews clearing debris at a house near Kyiv. They say a downed Russian weapon fell on it.
A video released by Russia's defense ministry shows what appears to be an air strike on a Ukrainian armored vehicle.
Russia's Ministry of Defense said the attack happened on Tuesday, claiming Ukrainian soldiers shot "indiscriminately" at random buildings.
The Wall Street Journal calls reporter Evan Gershkovich's conviction on spying charges in Russia "bogus," but it may clear the way for a prisoner swap.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also asked to lift restrictions on striking Russian territory.
The loan will be funded by interest earned on profits from Russia's frozen assets. It will cover the costs of military aid, humanitarian support, and reconstruction. It commits American support for the next 10 years.
The move is meant to address manpower shortages on the front lines, where Russian troops reportedly out-number Ukrainians at least seven to one in some areas.
The seven countries have agreed to provide Ukraine with $50 billion backed by frozen Russian assets.
Russia insists power plants are a legitimate military target and denies intentionally trying to harm civilians by plunging them into darkness.
Bloomberg reports the summit scheduled for next week hopes to ultimately lay the groundwork for direct talks between the two sides.
President Biden has partially lifted a ban on Ukraine's use of U.S.-provided weapons for strikes inside Russia, officials say.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday that American military aid on its way to Ukraine will make a "real difference" on the battlefield, as the top diplomat made an unannounced visit to reassure an ally facing a fierce new Russian offensive.
Dignitas is working to drive innovation and advance technology in the name of Ukrainian freedom. The organization's co-founder, Maria Berlinska, discusses what is being done to help the cause.
The U.S. is supplying Patriot missiles to Ukraine to help in its defense against attacks by Russia.
The bill also includes a provision forcing TikTok’s Chinese owner Byte Dance to sell the social media site or be banned in the U.S.
After narrowly surviving the war in Ukraine, Ivan Povnenkyi's recovery came in part due to the treatment he received at Shriners Children's Hospital in Chicago.
The U.S. Senate could pass the package as soon as Tuesday. But as CBS News’ Skyler Henry reports, the victory could put House Speaker Mike Johnson's future in jeopardy.
A 19-year-old was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting in Chicago's West Lawn neighborhood early Saturday morning.
Three people and a dog were displaced after flames engulfed their home early Saturday morning.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability released body camera video of a deadly shooting involving police in Humboldt Park in March.
Ian Happ extended his on-base streak to 29 games with an RBI single in the first inning that put Chicago ahead to stay, and the Cubs beat the Texas Rangers 7-1 for their second 10-game winning streak this season.
It's not easy to go through and not easy to talk about, but at some point in our lives, we all have to deal with grief, and a woman who grew up in Chicago's northwest suburbs is using her experience to help others.
The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign targeting foreign-born American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Three of the nation's major scholarly groups challenged the Trump administration's cuts to humanities grants.
Since his second term started, President Trump has introduced a flurry of initiatives aimed at taming the excesses of the pharmaceutical industry.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and other mayors are asking Illinois lawmakers to increase the share of income tax revenue that goes to local governments.
Chatham residents say they're losing a vital resource as Walgreen's prepares to close its store near 86th and Cottage Grove.
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular gas in Chicago was $5.17 on Friday, up from $3.75 a year ago.
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas Company customers are likely to see minor credits on their bills for the next three years, thanks to a $125 million settlement agreement announced Thursday by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.
Chicago gas prices are spiking as the war with Iran drags on, with regular gas nearing $6 in some spots and premium already selling for more than $7 in some places.
In the legal venue of anti-trust enforcement, the state is not taking on the Trump administration, but rather filling a void that state officials say the Trump administration has vacated.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Thirty years ago, Advocate Children's Hospital created a specialized team to transport the smallest patients to get life-saving care. On the anniversary of the Neonatal Pediatric Transport Team, they unveiled some a new ambulance.
The second-largest physicians' group in the U.S. has issued a surprising switch in breast cancer screening recommendations.
A new $48 million wellness center opened Thursday in the West Garfield Park neighborhood. The goal is to improve the health and quality of life for people on the West Side of Chicago.
La Rabida Children's Hospital went all out for Earth Day on Wednesday, with volunteer cleanup efforts by staffers and activities for patients and families.
U.S. prosecutors allege a man with multiple aliases used the name of the famed Astor family to scam a Mexican billionaire out of $450 million.
Thousands of people marched from the West Loop to Daley Plaza in downtown Chicago on Friday for May Day, with activists calling for workers' rights, stronger labor protections, and increased school funding.
A $170 million-plus plan announced this week will redevelop the Water Tower Place mall on the Magnificent Mile.
The Holiday Club in Chicago's Buena Park neighborhood will soon be going out of business, as the building that houses the popular bar is set to be torn down.
At a meeting on Tuesday, the Lincolnwood Village Board approved a pre-development agreement with the mall, providing a roadmap with the property owner for further preparations and government approvals for redevelopment.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
Some youngsters got a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of making opera Sunday at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Matt DeCaro, an actor who was a familiar face on the Chicago stage for many years, died this weekend.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Tickets for the 2026 Ravinia Festival season went on sale Thursday morning.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the extended forecast.
Three people and a dog were displaced after flames engulfed their home early Saturday morning.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability released body camera video of a deadly shooting involving police in Humboldt Park in March.
The new mayor of south suburban Dolton celebrated his first year in office this week. Mayor Jason House took office last May after easily defeating his headline-grabbing, embattled predecessor, Tiffany Henyard, in 2025's municipal elections.
Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability released body camera video of a deadly shooting involving police in Humboldt Park in March.
Three people and a dog were displaced after flames engulfed their home early Saturday morning.
A student at Christ the King Jesuit College Prep and a rideshare driver were killed in a Chicago shooting in Garfield Park.
A 19-year-old was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting in Chicago's West Lawn neighborhood early Saturday morning.
It's not easy to go through and not easy to talk about, but at some point in our lives, we all have to deal with grief, and a woman who grew up in Chicago's northwest suburbs is using her experience to help others.
Monday marks one year since Illinois enacted Karina's Law — legislation aimed at taking firearms out of the hands of people accused of domestic abuse.
Tenants at a South Shore apartment building said they've noticed their rent fluctuating by hundreds of dollars a month due to a change in how their utility billing system is set up.
A man from the Chicago suburbs lost $69,000 of his savings to a scam by a thief using an AI-generated U.S. Marshals badge to intimidate him.
Illinois lawmakers are trying to decide what should happen when artificial intelligence leads to serious destruction or even death, and two of the most influential AI companies in the world are backing opposing state bills trying to answer that question.
Rideshare drivers say it's getting difficult to continue working as gas prices surpass $6 in the city.
Ian Happ extended his on-base streak to 29 games with an RBI single in the first inning that put Chicago ahead to stay, and the Cubs beat the Texas Rangers 7-1 for their second 10-game winning streak this season.
Luke Raley drove in a career-high seven runs with his first grand slam and a three-run homer to power the Seattle Mariners to a 12-8 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
It's all about learning at this point, as Chicago Bears rookies hit the practice field for the first time on Friday at Halas Hall.
Michael Conforto went 3 for 3 with a homer and two RBIs, Shota Imanaga pitched six innings of one-run ball and the Chicago Cubs extended their winning streak to nine games with an 8-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
In May 2019, Bridgett Kolls came to a Cubs game with a simple sign that read "this lil cubbie needs a kidney" and her phone number. It caught the attention of Allesio, who is a Chicago White Sox fan
One person was killed and two others were seriously wounded in a shooting late Friday morning in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago.
Police across Chicago and the northern suburbs were investigating a string of overnight smash-and-grab burglaries targeting businesses.
A teenager has been charged with shooting and killing his father inside their home in southwest suburban Oak Lawn following an argument on Monday.
The Mexican navy helped rescue shipwrecked sailors and retrieve bales of illicit drugs that had been dumped into the ocean.
A man was killed on Tuesday night in a shooting less than a block from an elementary school in the West Englewood neighborhood.
