CNN 5 Things Chicago crackdown, quake rescues underway, prank turns deadly & more
Sep 1, 2025
Chicago leaders are resisting a significant federal immigration crackdown. Rescue efforts are underway for victims of a devastating earthquake in Afghanistan. A plane carrying the EU's top leader was forced to land due to GPS jamming. A fifth grader shares how a classmate saved his life during a mass shooting. Lastly, a TikTok trend has taken a dark turn with tragic consequences.
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Chicago Braces For Federal Immigration Operation
- Chicago officials expect a large federal immigration operation that may include ICE, CBP and possibly the National Guard.
- Local leaders warn such operations are disruptive and risk inflaming tensions when uncoordinated.
Violent Labor Day Weekend In Chicago
- Chicago experienced a violent Labor Day weekend with multiple shootings across the city.
- Officials reported at least seven dead and 45 wounded in the unrest.
Deadly Shallow Quake Hits Eastern Afghanistan
- A shallow 6.0 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan near the Pakistan border, collapsing many fragile rural structures.
- Officials say at least 800 people died and more than 2,800 were injured, complicating nighttime rescue efforts.