U.S. military seizes 2 oil tankers linked to Venezuela
The U.S. carried out operations Wednesday to seize the oil tankers Marinera and Sophia, officials announced.
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The U.S. carried out operations Wednesday to seize the oil tankers Marinera and Sophia, officials announced.
A new Pentagon video shows U.S. forces seizing another oil tanker in the Caribbean on Wednesday. In the North Atlantic, the U.S. also took control of an oil tanker formerly known as Bella. The White House said both were linked to Venezuela.
CBS News Travel Editor Peter Greenberg joins Dana Kozlov to discuss the effect on travel after the arrest of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, and the continuing fallout from the Alaska Airlines mid-flight blowout.
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.
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.
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were back at a Brooklyn detention center after appearing in court Monday, where they pleaded not guilty to federal narco-terrorism charges. Bradley Blackburn reports.
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appeared before a judge in New York to face charges related to drug trafficking after the U.S. military attack on Venezuela.
Surrounded by heavy guard, a shackled Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were shuffled from a helicopter to an armored vehicle and driven to a federal courthouse in lower Manhattan on Monday.
While even some of President Trump's strongest critics are glad Nicolás Maduro is out of power in Venezuela, they are deeply concerned that Congress was left out of the mix before his capture.
As former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty to federal drug trafficking charges in New York, questions remain about what will happen to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans who fled their homeland to escape to the U.S. in recent years.
Gerrardo and Alberto said they have been in Chicago for three years and moved to get away from what Maduro did to their country.
Gerardo and Alberto said they moved to Chicago to get away from what Maduro did to their country, but said now that the Trump administration has him in custody, they called for a celebration.
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appeared in federal court in New York on Monday on narco-terrorism-related charges.
Many U.S. adversaries condemned the U.S. strikes on Venezuela, while other governments called for de-escalation.
Some members of Congress are accusing President Trump of conducting an illegal military campaign in Venezuela over the weekend, as President Maduro and his wife appear in a New York court.
Joining Dana Kozlov to talk about the legality of what has happened in the past two days in Venezuela is Karen Alter, an international relations professor at Northwestern University.
Former Venezuelan Nicolás Maduro and his wife woke up inside a federal detention center in Brooklyn Monday morning, and he then got into a helicopter to go to court. Asal Rezaei reports.
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured in a U.S. military operation over the weekend. Asal Rezaei reports.
On Monday, former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife are expected to appear in court in New York on narco-terrorism-related charges. Bradley Blackburn reports.
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were behind bars inside the Brooklyn Detention Center in New York Monday morning, and were due in court at noon Eastern time. Asal Rezaei reports.
Nicolas Maduro and his wife are expected to face federal charges related to drug trafficking and working with gangs designated as terrorist organizations.
They said the Venezuelan military controls the supply of goods, and after Maduro's capture, there are still many other problems that persist.
In his weekly message to crowds in Saint Peter's Square, he called for the nation to remain independent.
Lines in Venezuela have popped up at grocery stores and pharmacies because people are not sure what the future could hold, so they are stocking up.
Chicago (86-69), which leads the major leagues with 214 home runs, began the day tied with Philadelphia and San Diego for the three NL wild cards.
Chicago police say three unknown suspects were traveling in a dark-colored Jeep sport utility vehicle and damaged 28 vehicles outside a parking lot.
The museum says the goal is to preserve the lives, experiences, and histories that live within those objects as part of a broader historical record.
The defense said Katlar Parchman, 19, is a nursing assistant, goes to church, does community service, but was not the person who caused Kyle Bickham's death.
Chicago dropped into second in the AL Central after it blew a six-run lead in an 11-8 loss to Detroit on Friday night.
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
Fuel prices continue to climb across the country, and that has U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) pointing the finger at President Trump.
Americans are optimistic about scientific advances in AI, but concerned that AI may take jobs.
The vice president headlines a Council Bluffs rally Friday, his second Iowa stop this year. He's been one of the GOP's most visible midterm surrogates, with trips to Kansas, Wisconsin and Ohio.
The U.S. military has escorted one billion barrels of oil and over 2,000 commercial vessels out of the Persian Gulf in the last couple of months, the Pentagon said.
Fuel prices continue to climb across the country, and that has U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) pointing the finger at President Trump.
Nicor customers will get a break on their bills this fall after Illinois Attorney General Kwame Roul reached an agreement with the utility to cut $140 million from its requested rate hike.
Drivers in Chicago and beyond were paying the highest gas prices ever recorded for the Labor Day holiday as millions of Americans were making their way home on Monday.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit Thursday against ABC Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric Inc., alleging deceptive business practices.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
A judge on Tuesday was expected to place two shuttered Chicago-area safety-net hospitals into receivership.
Cardinal Blase Cupich and a group of Catholic nuns have joined a federal lawsuit challenging Illinois' Medical Aid in Dying law, which is set to take effect in just over a week.
Flies have been everywhere this summer in the Chicago area, and some of them bite. But why is this happening?
Prime Healthcare is drawing criticism after announcing it will stop obstetrics services at three Chicago-area hospitals.
The future of Rate Field was back in the spotlight on Wednesday.
Plans for a new Chicago White Sox stadium in the South Loop have residents near the existing ballpark in Bridgeport concerned, not just because the team might be leaving, but also what might be coming nearby.
A new report from the University of Illinois Chicago said federal immigration enforcement led to $1.26 billion in unspent money at retail establishments and restaurants in Cook County.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
A new Whole Foods Market is coming to Chicago's Old Town neighborhood.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Bob Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars.
The stage was set and the air was humid as rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, took the stage for the first of two Chicago concerts at Soldier Field Thursday night.
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The company said that Gemini managed to gain access to that company and two others by finding passwords online or guessing the login information.
Saturday marked the second of three days of fun with live entertainment, food, and, of course, beer. On Sunday, there will be a dog parade.
The event featured experts in workshops and presentations about parenting. Organizers say the event was created to remind moms that taking care of themselves isn't selfish, but essential.
There are 96 days until Christmas, but kids got into the holiday spirit early to audition for the 49th production of the play at the Goodman Theatre.
The defense said Katlar Parchman, 19, is a nursing assistant, goes to church, does community service, but was not the person who caused Kyle Bickham's death.
An off duty Cook County Sheriff's correctional officer was among 3 men injured in a shooting in River North.
Heavy rain and storms are prompting flooding concerns in the Chicago area.
Saturday's headliners, including Tool, Nas, Morrissey, Bad Religion and Bright Eyes, will now take place during the 6 p.m. hour.
Chicago police say three unknown suspects were traveling in a dark-colored Jeep sport utility vehicle and damaged 28 vehicles outside a parking lot.
The village of Grayslake is touting a new massive data center, but neighbors say they weren't given an opportunity to make their voices heard before the project was approved.
A Cicero woman is suing Uber and a driver after the driver allegedly sexually assaulted her. She and her boyfriend said Uber hired him despite the driver having a criminal background.
Both hospitals were supposed to be placed in receivership, but after five hours of closed-door negotiations on Tuesday, it is still unclear what the future holds for both hospitals.
Chicago police crime data show 255 reported crimes in the last two years on the two blocks where the former Hard Rock and Rainforest cafés sit vacant. Neighbors have been calling the city about the alley between them for six years.
A three-year effort by the Cook County Sheriff's Office to help bring down crime on the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago appears to be working.
Chicago (86-69), which leads the major leagues with 214 home runs, began the day tied with Philadelphia and San Diego for the three NL wild cards.
Chicago dropped into second in the AL Central after it blew a six-run lead in an 11-8 loss to Detroit on Friday night.
Hao-Yu Lee and Riley Greene each hit a two-run homer in a five-run eighth inning as the Detroit Tigers rallied from six down to beat the Chicago White Sox 11-8.
Jose Trevino lined a two-run single to right field with the bases loaded in the seventh inning and the Cincinnati Reds rallied for a 6-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs.
With heavy rain in the forecast on Saturday night, the White Sox have moved up their game against the Detroit Tigers.
An off duty Cook County Sheriff's correctional officer was among three men injured in a shooting during fight in River North early Saturday morning.
A man was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after firing shots at an Indiana State Police trooper and fleeing the scene on Friday afternoon in rural LaPorte County.
A second person has been charged with killing a man by pushing him out of a moving CTA Red Line train last week on the South Side.
Darreon Plummer's flight to Washington state after Da'J Flowers was killed was itself evidence he committed the crime, the judge said, rejecting a defense request for electronic monitoring.
Inside the home, owned by Eugene Horsch and connected to his father, R.C. Horsch, authorities have found a trove of digital images, a so-called laboratory of chemicals and a small marijuana grow operation.
