Brian Hooker may have left US, friend claims — but former prosecutor says feds likely have him in crosshairs

A team from Florida's Broward County was in the Bahamas near where Lynette Hooker was last seen before she disappeared, as U.S. investigators reignite the search for the missing American.

Iran latest: Hezbollah rejects latest ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon

Hezbollah has rejected a recent ceasefire agreement reached between the Israeli and Lebanese governments. An agreement was initially reached on Wednesday to extend their fragile ceasefire, an agreement that added provisions for "pilot" security zones in Lebanon where Hezbollah militants will not be allowed to operate.

Israel, Lebanon's ceasefire renewed with new "pilot" security zones

Israel and Lebanon revealed Wednesday that they would extend a ceasefire agreement, with the latter creating new security zones where Hezbollah operatives would be banned.

Big Boy Locomotive makes a stop in West Chicago
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 Big Boy, the world's largest steam locomotive, made a stop in West Chicago today. The crowd was out.  Hundreds of folks at the Union Pacific Training Center getting their phones out for this giant.

US-Iran attacks escalate overnight as ceasefire faces new strain
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New missile, drone and retaliatory strikes between the U.S. and Iran have intensified tensions and raised questions about a fragile ceasefire, even as the Trump administration says diplomatic talks to end the conflict are continuing.

US responds after stopping Iranian attacks in Bahrain, Kuwait

Tensions in the Middle East remain high as the nominal ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran was tested by both sides in recent days. The back-and-forth attacks come as President Donald Trump has yet to say whether he will accept the current peace deal on the table.

Illinois lawmaker touts World Cup economic impact as U.S. prepares for global event
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Congressman Darin LaHood, co-chair of the Congressional Soccer Caucus, discusses efforts to streamline visas, ensure safety, and expand soccer’s economic and cultural impact as the United States prepares to host the World Cup.

Iran latest: Peace deal remains undecided after a weekend of new attacks

As the fate of the current peace proposal between the United States and Iran remains undecided, President Donald Trump is pushing back on reports about the terms of the deal. 

Iran latest: US fires missile at cargo ship for trying to breach Iranian port blockade

The fate of Iran peace negotiations remains unknown as President Donald Trump has yet to announce publicly if the United States will agree to the current ceasefire deal on the table.

Iran latest: Nuclear issues remain unresolved as Trump weighs peace deal

The U.S. and Iran have been negotiating a framework for weeks to extend the ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the talks haven't yet satisfied President Trump's "redlines" to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions.

Proposed BUILD Plan sparks debate in Chicago neighborhoods
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 As the spring session enters its final days, debate is heating up over the governor's proposed BUILD Plan.  But in Chicago, some neighborhood organizations and officials are questioning the potential impact.  Kasey Chronis is live in Avondale with what we know. 

UN says next five years to smash heat records

A new report from the United Nations weather agency gives a 75% chance that the next five years will see higher temperatures, underscoring the rapid pace of climate change.

Iran War negotiations heat up
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Here’s the latest on the War in Iran. President Trump brought his national security team into the situation room to talk about a possible deal.

CDC asking for employee volunteers to help with Ebola screenings

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is requesting staffers to serve as volunteers for Ebola screenings of travelers arriving in the U.S. Here's what we know.

Iran latest: Trump making 'final determination' in Situation Room meeting

U.S. and Iranian negotiators reached a tentative agreement Thursday to extend the ceasefire in the 3-month-old war by 60 days and start a new round of talks on Iran’s nuclear program.

Expert breaks down U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal and questions over nuclear talks
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Political science professor William Muck discusses whether the latest U.S.-Iran agreement can hold, what economic pressure means for Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and how the deal could impact oil prices and stability in the Middle East.

One person dead after shooting involving FBI in Chicago
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The FBI is involved in a deadly shooting on the West Side. One person is dead. Police are still on the scene. Joanie Lum is live.