Chicago Police Department seeks to recruit Marines amid officer shortage
It's not always an easy sell given the national reckoning that followed George Floyd's death, and concerns that military training is not suitable for city streets.
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Kellogg to split into 3: snacks, cereals, plant-based food
Breaking up food giant could help it boost growth in faster-growing segments, including plant-based foods.
Chicago stores using K9s to stop thefts
Some retailers in Chicago have started using gun sniffing dogs to prevent armed robberies. Charlie De Mar has the details.
Deaths of 3 women in early heat wave raise questions, fears
The Cook County Medical Examiner's office has yet to determine the causes of death for the three women.
Going to college with a "Hope" scholarship
Hope Chicago aims to send 30,000 students and parents to college for free in the next decade. Hope Toledo has already begun the mission.
Students, parents from five Chicago schools will get college for free
"Education is the single most powerful way to disrupt generational poverty," says the head of Hope Chicago.
Eye on America: 3D-printed homes and more
From different cultures to new technologies. We bring you the stories of communities across America that are conquering challenges they face. First, we see how one company is printing 3D homes to ease the housing crisis in Virginia. Then, we visit a group of young refugees living in Chicago to see how a community program changed their lives. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
Biden visits Illinois as inflation remains high
President Biden went to Illinois on Wednesday to support farmers and agriculture. Inflation remains high across the nation, and Mr. Biden cited Russia's war in Ukraine as one of the reasons in his remarks on Wednesday. CBS News Senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett from Chicago to discuss the president's visit.
Biden speaks about lowering food prices
President Biden addressed his plan to help boost food production and lower food costs on a visit to a farm in Illinois. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Mola Lenghi with more on the president's speech and his plan to fight inflation.
Man accused of opening plane's emergency exit, sliding down wing at Chicago airport
Chicago police said Davila exited the airplane at approximately 4:37 a.m. on Thursday before walking onto the wing of the aircraft and jumping onto the airfield.
14-year-old surprised with trip
14-year-old Joseph Smith thought he was taking a trip to Chicago with his mom. But when they got to the airport, she handed him a card with a surprise inside – a new destination.
Chicago orchestra opens doors for musicians of color
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra invited young musicians of color to play alongside some of the best musicians in the world in hopes of bringing more diversity to classical music. Charlie De Mar shares more.
Ex-Chicago cop won't face federal charges over Laquan McDonald's death
Van Dyke was convicted of murder on state charges and served about three years behind bars.
NHL players' union staff cleared of wrongdoing in Kyle Beach sex assault allegation
A law firm concluded miscommunication and misunderstanding were behind the lack of action after Beach reported being assaulted by Aldrich, a video coach.
9 more people indicted in gun trafficking case involving 3 U.S. soldiers
The three Fort Campbell-based U.S. soldiers were indicted last year.
Dancers give Ukrainian kids a distraction from war
A group in Chicago is helping Ukrainian children temporarily take their minds off the war with dance classes via Zoom. Adriana Diaz shares more.
Hundreds of cars line up for Chicago businessman Willie Wilson's $200K free gas giveaway
As gas prices rise, former Chicago mayoral candidate and businessman Dr. Willie Wilson is helping by donating $200,000 in gas at select locations on Thursday.
Jussie Smollett released from jail as he appeals
An appeals court judge ordered actor Jussie Smollett released from Cook County Jail in Chicago as he appeals his conviction on charges of lying to police about an alleged hate crime attack. CBS News Chicago reporter Charlie De Mar has details.
Jussie Smollett reacts to sentence
Jussie Smollett issued a forceful statement after he was sentenced to 30 months felony probation, which will include 150 days in jail, for lying to police about an alleged hate crime in 2019. Smollett again proclaimed his innocence, and told the courtroom that if anything happens to him in jail, he did not do it himself. Watch his remarks here.
Jussie Smollett sentenced to jail time
Jussie Smollett was sentenced to 30 months felony probation, which will include 150 days in jail, for lying to police about an alleged hate crime in 2019. Smollett, best known for his role in the TV show "Empire," was convicted in December of five counts of lying to police about the attack but has maintained throughout his extensive legal battles that it was real. Watch part of the judge's statement and Smollett's reaction here.
A gift that puts college dreams within reach
Correspondent Steve Hartman meets some Chicago high school students whose hopes for a college education far exceed their abilities to pay for it. Enter businessman Pete Kadens and former Chicago Public Schools CEO Janice Jackson, whose initiative, Hope Chicago, aims to redress inequities in a young person's access to higher education.
Students surprised with promise of free college
Students at five high schools in Chicago were given the surprise of a lifetime. A nonprofit said it would pay for college for every student. Steve Hartman shares more in "On the Road."
2/21: CBS News Mornings
President Biden agrees "in principle" to meet with Putin; Three Chicago women use personal experiences for big business inspiration
North America's oldest auto show returns
Car enthusiasts gathered in Chicago for the return of the oldest and longest running auto show. Charlie De Mar stops by.
Neal Francis performs "Problems"
Chicago singer-songwriter Neal Francis took up piano at age four, played with bands in high school, and by 18 was touring with blues acts in the U.S. and Europe. His first album earned a spot in the top 10 list and led to a North American tour. From his new album "In Plain Sight," Francis makes his national television debut with "Problems."
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Biden signs gun control bill into law
The move marks the most considerable changes to U.S. gun laws in decades.
5 things to know now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned
Where is abortion still legal? Could this ruling affect IVF or contraception? Here are some answers.
Biden administration halts limits on ICE arrests following court ruling
Republican officials in Texas and Louisiana convinced a federal judge to block rules that directed ICE to focus on arresting immigrants deemed to threaten national security or public safety.
Suspect in custody after 3 people shot at WeatherTech in Illinois
The offender fled the building and is still at large, police said.
2 killed, 10 wounded in shooting at Oslo nightclub, police say
The PST security service raised its terror alert level from "moderate" to "extraordinary" — the highest level — after the attack.
Off-duty officer allegedly punches woman and political rival at abortion protest
The officer was running as a Republican for a state Senate seat and the woman he allegedly punched is running for the same seat as a Democrat.
Last Texas school shooting victim laid to rest
Uziyah Garcia's funeral was held Saturday at the Immanuel Baptist Church in San Angelo, where he lived before moving last year to Uvalde, Texas.
Alligator attack in South Carolina leaves 1 dead
The alligator grabbed ahold of the victim and dragged them into a nearby pond, police said.
U.S. destroyer sunk during WWII is "deepest shipwreck ever located"
"This small ship took on the finest of the Japanese Navy, fighting them to the end," an American exploration team said.
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Off-duty police officer allegedly punches woman and political rival at abortion protest
The officer was running as a Republican for a state Senate seat and the woman he allegedly punched is running for the same seat as a Democrat.
Biden administration halts limits on ICE arrests following court ruling
Republican officials in Texas and Louisiana convinced a federal judge to block rules that directed ICE to focus on arresting immigrants deemed to threaten national security or public safety.
2-year-old girl attacked by coyote in California park
The child, who was not identified, is recovering from her injuries.
Pfizer says tweaked COVID shots boost omicron protection
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering ordering a recipe change for the vaccines made by both Pfizer and rival Moderna in hopes that modified boosters could better protect against another surge.
Alligator attack in South Carolina leaves 1 dead
The alligator grabbed ahold of the victim and dragged them into a nearby pond, police said.
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Analyst on why "it's a mistake" to assume that worst of inflation has happened
Food prices are up 10%, new vehicles 12.5% and gasoline almost 50% compared to last year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Credit card debt is getting pricier. Here's how to pay if off.
Look for low-interest rate products that stop your debt from growing and becoming unmanageable.
Disney among companies promising to cover abortion travel costs
Major corporations rush to safeguard workers' reproductive rights after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.
Airlines blame FAA for flight delays as July 4th nears
Federal aviation agency is "crippling" air traffic, airline group says in letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
Federal court blocks FDA ban on Juul e-cigarette sales in U.S.
Maker of electronic cigarettes blasts government order that it immediately halt sales "extraordinary and unlawful."
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Biden administration halts limits on ICE arrests following court ruling
Republican officials in Texas and Louisiana convinced a federal judge to block rules that directed ICE to focus on arresting immigrants deemed to threaten national security or public safety.
Supreme Court justices' past abortion views, in their own words and votes
More than a month ago, a stunning leak of a draft opinion by Justice Samuel Alito indicated that the Supreme Court was prepared to take the momentous step of overruling the Roe v. Wade decision from 1973 and stripping away women's constitutional protections for abortion.
Maine religious schools' use of state tuition program faces more hurdles
Maine attorney general says both Christian schools that prevailed in Supreme Court case have discriminatory policies, preventing their participation in the tuition program.
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.
Naval reservist arrested, accused of storming Capitol with Proud Boys
Prosecutors allege the reservist made "chilling statements" against government officials and people of Jewish descent to an undercover FBI agent.
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Abortion clinics close after Roe ruling
Abortion clinics in parts of the country closed down and stopped providing services almost immediately after the Supreme Court overturned its landmark decision in Roe v. Wade. Omar Villafranca reports on how this decision is already being felt.
5 things to know now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned
Where is abortion still legal? Could this ruling affect IVF or contraception? Here are some answers.
Planned Parenthood president on end of Roe v. Wade
"CBS Evening News" host Norah O'Donnell sits down with Alexis McGill Johnson, president of Planned Parenthood, to discuss the overturning of Roe v. Wade and how it will affect those seeking abortions in states where it will become illegal.
Protests erupt in U.S. after Supreme Court ruling
Hundreds of demonstrations both for and against Roe v. Wade being overturned are happening all across the country. One of the nation's largest protests is happening in New York City. Elaine Quijano is there with more.
Abortion providers brace for more out-of-state patients
States where abortion is legal are expected to see a surge in abortions due to Roe v. Wade being struck down. Washington state is expecting a nearly 400% increase in abortion patients, with about 60% of those coming from border state Idaho. Jamie Yuccas shares more.
World
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U.S. destroyer sunk during WWII is "deepest shipwreck ever located"
"This small ship took on the finest of the Japanese Navy, fighting them to the end," an American exploration team said.
Rare mummified baby woolly mammoth found in Canada
The female baby was named Nun cho ga, and she is estimated to have died over 30,000 years ago.
Russians try to block city, cement gains in eastern Ukraine
Russian forces are trying to cut off the strategic city of Lysychansk in eastern Ukraine, the Luhansk regional governor said Saturday, after the relentless assault on nearby Sievierodonetsk forced Ukrainian troops to begin withdrawing.
Ukrainian forces withdrawing from Sievierodonetsk, officials say
Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk have been the focal point of the Russian offensive aimed at capturing all of the Donbas and destroying the Ukrainian military defending it.
2 killed, 10 wounded in shooting at Oslo nightclub, police say
The PST security service raised its terror alert level from "moderate" to "extraordinary" — the highest level — after the attack.
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Luke Combs on his new album, "Growin' Up"
Luke Combs is on a record-breaking run, writing a historic 14 consecutive No. 1 singles. Anthony Mason visited Combs at his Tennessee home to talk about his new album, "Growin' Up," gaining confidence in high school chorus, and becoming a first-time father.
Bill Nye marries journalist and author Liza Mundy
Pete Souza, who was President Barack Obama's official White House photographer, captured photos at the wedding.
Marvel actor Simu Liu on his rise to fame as an immigrant
Actor Simu Liu says he hopes his success helps create more representation for Asian people in Hollywood.
Bill Cosby sexually abused teen, civil jury finds
The jury awarded the victim, who is now 64-years-old, $500,000.
Masks will soon be optional at Broadway shows
Mask wearing will be optional beginning in July.
Technology
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Hackers swipe $100 million from blockchain bridge Harmony
Attack is the third major theft this year involving services that help users trade crypto across different blockchains.
Yelp to shut 3 offices, saying the "future of work" is remote
Employees at the online review company used less than 2% of its office space in Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C.
Alexa will soon be able to speak to you in your relative's voice
Alexa will have the ability to mimic a voice – even your dead relative's – by using just minute of audio and learning from it.
DNA testing could help identify 2 victims of Tulsa Race Massacre
A search for the graves of massacre victims began in 2020 and resumed last year with nearly three dozen coffins containing remains of possible victims recovered.
Twitter's board urges approval of Musk deal
Elon Musk is once again expressing concerns about purchasing Twitter, even as the company's board of directors is urging its shareholders to approve the sale. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson sat down with anchors Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano to discuss the world's richest man's latest hesitations with the deal.
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World's largest bacterium found in Caribbean swamp
Most bacteria are microscopic, but this one is so big it can be seen with the naked eye.
Scientists probe Japan's remarkable COVID success in hunt for new vaccine
While many factors likely boosted Japan's COVID resilience, researchers say a possible cellular-level advantage could help them create a new weapon against the virus.
DNA testing could help identify 2 victims of Tulsa Race Massacre
A search for the graves of massacre victims began in 2020 and resumed last year with nearly three dozen coffins containing remains of possible victims recovered.
350,000 trout to be euthanized in California amid bacterial outbreak
Symptoms of the infection in fish include "bulging eyes, lethargic or erratic swimming and increased mortality," officials said.
6,000 bees found in wall of couple's home: "You could hear the buzzing"
Thomas Gouttierre said he and his wife tasted some of the honey before the bees were taken away.
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Off-duty police officer allegedly punches woman and political rival at abortion protest
The officer was running as a Republican for a state Senate seat and the woman he allegedly punched is running for the same seat as a Democrat.
States set to ban abortions through trigger laws
Abortion providers in states with trigger laws are preparing for a new reality. Effective immediately, abortion is now illegal in at least seven states -- where medical staff performing abortions could face prison time. Omar Villafranca has the details.
Vermont dad uses excavator as state troopers attempt to arrest his son
A pair of Vermont State troopers were attacked by an upset father behind the wheel of an excavator as they attempted to arrest his son on assault and burglary charges.
Suspect arrested in deadly San Francisco subway shooting
A man who allegedly shot and killed a 27-year-old man on a San Francisco subway train has been arrested, police announced.
Alabama inmate overpowers deputy, flees in stolen ambulance
A manhunt is underway in central Alabama as police search for 45-year-old Phillip Shane Bradford, who escaped custody on Wednesday.
Space
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NASA delays Psyche asteroid mission
Depending on the results of an independent review, budget impacts and other factors, the Psyche mission could face cancellation.
NASA, SpaceX to assess potential Starship threat to Crew Dragon pad
An early Super Heavy-Starship failure could disrupt SpaceX astronaut fights to space station.
NASA mulls moon rocket test results
NASA successfully fueled its new moon rocket on the agency's fourth attempt, but problems remain.
NASA fuels moon rocket for first time after three failed attempts
NASA says a critical fueling test for its Space Launch System moon rocket went well despite a leaking hydrogen fitting.
SpaceX pulls off three launches in 36 hours
SpaceX on track to launch more than 50 Falcon 9 rockets this year.
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The end of Roe v. Wade: America reacts
As abortion-rights activists mourned the end of an era, anti-abortion advocates celebrated a long-fought victory.
A closer look at the Nikki Kuhnhausen murder case
Inside the life of a teenage girl and how her disappearance inspired a movement.
Live music is back on stage 2022
Concerts are back on track, with rock, heavy metal and country artists returning to live performances.
Inside the disturbing Pettit murder case
In the early morning hours of August 8, 2013, first responders were called to a house fire in Modesto, California. Scott and Janet Pettit were found dead inside, and investigators soon determined the fire was no accident.
Woman's web history provides clue in murder of ex-husband
How investigators built their case in the killing of cowboy Ray Green
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How did Nikki Kuhnhausen's murder inspire a new law?
After a transgender teen is murdered, a mother fights to protect other members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Biden signs gun control bill into law
The bipartisan act is the most significant update to the country's gun laws in nearly 30 years.
6/25: CBS Saturday Morning
Supreme Court overturns Roe V Wade; Saturday Sessions w/ Goose
Goose performs "Borne"
The band “Goose” formed in Connecticut in 2014, they have become known for their jamming and improvisation. Their own fan base has been steadily growing and they are performing in places like Red Rocks and Radio City Music Hall. For Saturday Sessions, Goose performs "Borne."
Goose performs "Slow Ready"
The band “Goose” formed in Connecticut in 2014, they have become known for their jamming and improvisation. Their own fan base has been steadily growing and they are performing in places like Red Rocks and Radio City Music Hall. For Saturday Sessions, Goose performs "Slow Ready."