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ICE officials told a court that more funding is needed to expand body camera use during the Chicago immigration crackdown, amid protests and scrutiny over agent tactics and arrests.

Trump deploys National Guard from Texas to Chicago amid Democratic resistance, legal battle

Texas National Guard troops arrived in Illinois as the Trump administration pushes a controversial deployment to Chicago, prompting a lawsuit from state and city officials, citing political motives and local opposition.

Chicago and Illinois sue to stop Trump’s National Guard deployment plan after Portland ruling

The move came just hours after a federal judge in Oregon halted a similar deployment in Portland.

'People desperate for me to stop the crime': Trump hints at federal control over Chicago after DC takeover

In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump claimed that residents in Chicago were “desperate” for him to step in and curb violence.

Trump says Chicago and New York next cities to be targeted in crime crackdown

US President Donald Trump said Friday that Chicago and New York would be the next major US cities to be targeted in a federal crackdown on crime.

Major collision averted at Chicago airport as US flight aborts landing just in time | Video

The pilot aborted the plane's landing at the last minute to avoid potentially hitting a private jet on the runway.

This Rs 11 lakh luxury martini comes with a gold necklace adorned with 150 diamonds

Created by Colin Hofer, a Michelin Guide-recognised sommelier of the year in 2022, the Marrow Martini is infused with mezcal, heirloom tomato water, and lemon basil olive oil.

Democratic National Convention, Day 1: Biden's exit, Clinton's glass ceiling, Gaza protests mark key takeaways

The DNC's first night featured Hillary Clinton advocating for a female president and Joe Biden criticising Trump while addressing Gaza war protesters near the venue.

Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago: Day one agenda and highlights

The Democratic National Convention starts in Chicago on Monday, celebrating Vice President Kamala Harris’s historic nomination and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. President Biden, who recently stepped aside, will address the convention, which will also feature a ceremonial roll call.

US Polls 2024: DNC start date, full schedule and livestreaming details

The 2024 Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday in Chicago, featuring President Biden's address, and includes speeches from Obama, Clinton, Walz, and Jason Carter, honouring Biden’s endorsement of Harris.

‘Please help…’, Indian student attacked, robbed in US | Captured on CCTV in Chicago

Another Indian student in the US was chased and brutally attacked while he was returning home late at night on Sunday. CCTV footage also showed three masked men following Syed Mazahir Ali near his house in the West Ridge neighborhood in Chicago. Ali, who resides in Hyderabad, also released a short video describing the incident. Watch to know more.

Indian student brutally beaten by robbers in Chicago, pleads for help while bleeding. Video

Syed Mazahir Ali, who hails from Hyderabad, went to Chicago to pursue a Master’s degree. In the video that has spread like wildfire on the internet, Ali was seen bleeding from his nose and mouth and pleading for help.

104-year-old woman dies days after setting Guinness World Record for oldest skydiver

The Metro News reported that Dorothy Hoffner was found dead at the Brookdale Lake View senior living community by staff. She is believed to have died on Sunday night.

104-year-old woman skydives in Chicago, aims to create world record

“Age is just a number,” she told a cheering crowd of people after touching the ground at Skydive Chicago in Ottawa, about 85 miles (140 kilometers) southwest of Chicago. Interestingly, Hoffner had her first skydiving experience when she was 100.

'Total irony': News crew robbed at gunpoint while reporting about 'armed robberies' in Chicago

According to the Chicago Police Department, a news reporter and a photojournalist, were preparing to go live at 4.30 am on Monday when a black SUV and a grey sedan pulled up in front of them.

Hyderabad woman found starving on Chicago streets offered help by Indian authorities

The Hyderabad woman, identified as Syeda Lulu Minhaj Zaidi, had traveled to the US to pursue a master's degree at TRINE University, Detroit.

Hyderabad woman went to US for masters, found starving, depressed on Chicago streets. Video

The woman, identified as Syeda Lulu Minhaj Zaidi, had traveled to the US to pursue a master's degree at TRINE University, Detroit.

Chicago: World's worst AQI | Canada wildfires reach European cities

On 27th June 2023, Chicago & Detroit were cities with the worst AQI in the world. City officials in Chicago issued notices to residents asking them to stay indoors as much as possible. The current air quality conditions are expected to last till at least 29th June. Canada wildfires have spread across American & European cities. The wildfires in Canada have released a whopping 160 million tonnes of carbon. Watch!

Chicago shooting: 20 shot, one dead at parking lot party

TV news video showed the strip mall lot filled with debris and police tape in Willowbrook, about 20 miles (32.1 kilometers) southwest of Chicago.

Half of Chicago residents have been exposed to gun violence: Study

On average, the survey's participants were 14 years old when they were first exposed to gun violence, defined as being shot or seeing someone else being shot.

Tech Layoff: H-1B visa holders set to find new jobs in Chicago

More than 35 firms in the Chicago region are willing to hire workers on H-1B visas, given to foreign employees in specialty occupations such as software engineering.

Will make Indore biggest logistics hub like Chicago if Congress wins Madhya Pradesh polls next year: Rahul Gandhi

People from different sections of society including a differently-abled man, Manohar, also joined the foot march and Gandhi was seen pushing his wheelchair to some distance. The Congress leader was also seen riding a motorcycle.

3 injured in shooting at amusement park near Chicago

Three people were hurt in a parking lot outside Six Flags Great America in Gurnee when shots were fired from a vehicle, according to a spokesperson for the park, which is located about 45 miles (72 kilometers) north of Chicago.

Who is Robert Crimo, the 22-year-old suspect in Highland Park parade mass shooting

Robert Crimo, 22, was identified as a "person of interest" in the mass shooting at Highland Park parade that left at least 6 dead.

Suspect arrested, 6 dead and many hurt in shooting at Chicago-area July 4 parade

Police arrested Robert E. Crimo about five miles north of the shooting scene