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Antioch police respond to 'aggressive' pit bull, make friends with lost dog
(KRON) -- The Antioch Police Department responded Tuesday morning to a report of an aggressive pit bull in the Sycamore area. However, according to Antioch PD, the dog was not so much aggressive, but perhaps misunderstood. Upon locating the dog, the Antioch PD K-9 unit determined that he appeared lost. The K-9 unit officers befriended [...]
4/7/2026, 11:38:10 AM PDT
WGN-TV
Ford recalls more than 400,000 trucks and SUVs because windshield wipers can fail
Affected vehicles' windshield wiper arms can break, posing a risk to visibility.
4/7/2026, 11:35:42 AM PDT
KXAN Austin
New York teen trapped in sinking mud uses flashlight to signal for help
A teenager was saved from sinking mud along a river Sunday night in Suffolk County, New York.
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4/7/2026, 11:32:19 AM PDT
FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News
How San Diego's Navy divers are preparing for Artemis II crew's return
Former U.S. Navy diver Thomas McConnell explains the preparation involved ahead of the Artemis II crew's splashdown off the coast of San Diego.
4/7/2026, 11:31:05 AM PDT
WGN-TV
Singer-songwriter Ray Stevens suffers broken neck after fall
"Despite the injury, he remains fully mobile and in good spirits as he continues his recovery," reads a news release.
4/7/2026, 11:30:45 AM PDT
WTOP News
2nd man convicted in Dale City murder-for-hire orchestrated from prison
A Prince William County jury has delivered a guilty verdict against one of the men involved in the 2024 murder-for-hire of 23-year-old Egypt Carter, a killing allegedly orchestrated by her husband, Lionel Melvin Carter III, from his prison cell.
4/7/2026, 11:30:05 AM PDT
WTOP News
Michigan finishes at No. 1 in final AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll; UConn, Arizona, Duke and Illinois round out top 5
NEW YORK (AP) — Michigan finishes at No. 1 in final AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll; UConn, Arizona, Duke…
4/7/2026, 11:26:14 AM PDT
WTOP News
White Sox place outfielder Austin Hays on the 10-day injured list with a hamstring strain
The Chicago White Sox placed outfielder Austin Hays on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a right hamstring strain.
4/7/2026, 11:24:39 AM PDT
WTOP News
Michigan ranked No. 1 in final AP Top 25 poll of season ahead of UConn, Arizona, Duke and Illinois
Michigan is No. 1 in the final Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll for the 2025-26 season after…
4/7/2026, 11:24:01 AM PDT
WTOP News
Movie Review: ‘Exit 8’ is the video-game adaptation to see right now
Hallways, generally speaking, are not places you want to be in the movies. You can be just strolling down one…
4/7/2026, 11:22:30 AM PDT
KRON4
E-scooter rider killed in crash with vehicle in Morgan Hill
(KRON) -- A person who was riding an electric scooter in Morgan Hill on Sunday was killed after being involved in a collision with a vehicle, police announced Tuesday. The fatal crash occurred around 8 p.m., shortly after sunset, in the 14000 block of Monterey Road. Arriving officers with the Morgan Hill Police Department and [...]
4/7/2026, 11:21:33 AM PDT
WTOP News
Affordable teacher housing is scarce. This group is trying an innovative solution in Oakland
Before Melanie Turner joined Oakland’s Rooted program, she was house hopping and couch surfing, moving between the homes of families…
4/7/2026, 11:19:30 AM PDT
FOX31 Denver
This CSU doctoral program is the best in the country
After slowly climbing the rankings over the years, Colorado State University, Fort Collins' Occupational Therapy doctoral program was named as one of several schools tied for the best program in the United States, according to the U.S. News & World Report's annual ranking.
4/7/2026, 11:19:23 AM PDT
NEWS10 ABC
State Police continuing to investigate 2022 homicide of Johnstown child
New York State Police announced last week that investigation efforts remain ongoing regarding the 2022 death of Hunter Degroat.
4/7/2026, 11:18:52 AM PDT
News 4 Buffalo
69-year-old man killed in crash in Grand Island
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 69-year-old man was killed in a crash on Grand Island Boulevard last Friday, according to the Erie County Sheriff's Office. Police responded to the area around 6 a.m. Friday morning, where the man was attempting to make a left turn into the Tops parking lot, and was hit by another [...]
4/7/2026, 11:18:30 AM PDT
WTOP News
Romanian soccer great Mircea Lucescu has died at age 80
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Mircea Lucescu, the Romanian soccer great who was a serial trophy winner as a player and…
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WTOP News
4/7/2026, 11:16:24 AM PDT
WTOP News
Bridge over Panama Canal closed after a truck explosion kills 1 person
PANAMA CITY (AP) — The explosion of a fuel truck at the base of a bridge over the Panama Canal…
4/7/2026, 11:16:16 AM PDT
FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News
New Nordstrom service hub opening soon in San Diego
Seattle-based fashion giant Nordstrom plans to open one of its small service hubs in San Diego this summer.
4/7/2026, 11:14:38 AM PDT
FOX31 Denver
Officer clocks teen driving nearly 70 mph over speed limit with brother in car
A 16-year-old is facing charges after an officer reportedly clocked the teen driving 100 mph in a 35 mph zone with his little brother in the car.
4/7/2026, 11:13:28 AM PDT
ABC13
FBI conducting court-authorized searches with multiple agencies in east Houston's Clinton Park: DOJ
The DOJ said FBI Houston was working with multiple federal, state, and local agencies to conduct court-authorized searches throughout the Clinton Park neighborhood of East Houston.
4/7/2026, 11:09:48 AM PDT
Gothamist
For the best view at the US Open, join the ball crew
A ball person on the court during a women's doubles match at the 2025 US Open on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 in Flushing, NY





“ It really is the coolest summer job that someone could have." [ more › ]
4/7/2026, 11:09:47 AM PDT
WTOP News
America 250: How mobile generators changed disaster recovery in America
Mobile generators, adapted for civilian use after World War II, transformed disaster recovery in America by giving hospitals, businesses and homeowners a flexible power source when the electric grid failed.
4/7/2026, 11:08:38 AM PDT
WTOP News
Delta joins the growing list of US airlines raising checked bag fees as jet fuel costs soar
Delta Air Lines announced Tuesday it is raising checked baggage fees, part of a broader wave of U.S. carriers responding…
4/7/2026, 11:05:34 AM PDT
KTLA
LAPD arrests driver wanted for restraining order violation following pursuit
The Los Angeles Police Department has arrested a suspect wanted in connection to a possible restraining order violation following a pursuit Tuesday morning. Sky5's Rich Prickett was over the chase shortly after 11 a.m. Police chased the suspect in the Lincoln Heights area, through Boyle Heights into downtown Los Angeles. The suspect was seen stopping [...]
4/7/2026, 11:05:33 AM PDT
PhillyVoice
Philadelphia Zoo kicks off spring with new topiaries and guided tours
Spring at the Philadelphia Zoo brings more than just active animals.
4/7/2026, 11:05:13 AM PDT
KXAN Austin
Artemis II making its return to Earth - Here's what's next
NASA's Artemis II crew is set to return to Earth after a historic flyby of the moon.
4/7/2026, 11:05:03 AM PDT
Boston.com
Giannis Antetokounmpo paid high praise to Celtics’ coach Joe Mazzulla
"It’s about the mentality that you instilled in your place.”

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4/7/2026, 11:03:00 AM PDT
Gothamist
Mayor Mamdani signals openness to NYPD gang database, citing reforms
Mayor Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Tisch announce crime statistics from Jan-March 2026.





After campaigning to abolish it, Mamdani points to preexisting changes as his administration weighs the database’s future. [ more › ]
4/7/2026, 11:00:51 AM PDT
Gothamist
Bronx officials try to rein in social media 'takeovers' after winter events turn chaotic
A 2023 takeover of Union Square resulted in chaos.





A mall takeover in the Bronx, a snowball fight in Washington Square Park — local leaders say they’re worried about flash mobs. [ more › ]
4/7/2026, 10:59:00 AM PDT
ABC13
SkyEye shows HFD firefighters responding to house fire in Heights area
SkyEye was above the scene, capturing images of firefighters working to put out the house fire in the Heights area.
4/7/2026, 10:56:32 AM PDT
WGN-TV
New drug linked to 41 deaths in Tennessee, officials warn
A new, synthetic opioid called N-Propionitrile Chlorphine has been involved in at least 41 deaths in East Tennessee, as experts around the country warn it's been increasingly linked to overdoses in recent months.
4/7/2026, 10:54:55 AM PDT
ABC13
It's a dry and cool start to the week, rain chances climb into this weekend
It's a drier and cool start to the week, but rain chances climb once again into this weekend.
4/7/2026, 10:52:23 AM PDT
KTLA
Nutella spotted floating by astronauts during Artemis II moon mission
One small step for man, one giant leap for the Nutella marketing team. Nutella got some free advertising during the moon mission when a jar of the chocolate hazelnut spread was spotted floating by the Artemis II astronauts. The company was quick to capitalize on the moment. They posted the video on social media Monday, [...]
4/7/2026, 10:46:30 AM PDT
Boston.com
Person seriously injured in fall at Firefighting Academy facility
The incident happened Tuesday morning at the facility in Stow.

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4/7/2026, 10:44:55 AM PDT
FOX 2
St. Louis County man admits $630K disability, pandemic loan fraud
Preston Randall, 62, pleaded guilty to obtaining over $630,000 in disability and pandemic loan fraud, after falsely inflating revenue and workforce figures in his applications to the U.S. Small Business Administration.
4/7/2026, 10:44:52 AM PDT
ABC7
Google engineer rejected by colleges uses AI to sue UCs and others for racial discrimination
A Palo Alto father who has filed multiple lawsuits against major university systems over his son's college rejections says artificial intelligence has become the key to pursuing the cases after no law firm agreed to represent them.
4/7/2026, 10:44:51 AM PDT
FOX31 Denver
Denver man charged with soliciting for child prostitution
A Denver man has been charged with soliciting for child prostitution, after authorities say he left suspicious notes on the vehicles of several students from Northfield High School.
4/7/2026, 10:41:55 AM PDT
Daily Heralds - Top Stories
Boating restrictions in place on Fox River due to high water levels
Due to high water levels and hazardous river conditions, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources has implemented a restriction on recreational boating along the Fox River.
4/7/2026, 10:41:12 AM PDT
Daily Heralds - Top Stories
DuPage prosecutors seek life sentence for man accused of killing wife
DuPage County prosecutors are seeking a natural-life sentence for a man accused of murdering his wife last month.
4/7/2026, 10:40:48 AM PDT
Gothamist
Mayor Mamdani opens new Bellevue Hospital unit for Rikers detainees
A sign marks the location of the Rikers Correctional Center in the East River on March 9, 2021 in New York City.





The mayor said the move will help the city move toward closing the troubled jail complex. [ more › ]
4/7/2026, 10:37:05 AM PDT
KTLA
DUI suspect overturns after hitting patrol vehicle in San Bernardino County
A 42-year-old woman who crashed into a San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department sergeant’s patrol vehicle in Apple Valley was allegedly under the influence when she ran a stop sign Monday night, authorities said. The violent crash, which caused the woman’s vehicle to overturn, was reported around 9:45 p.m. at the intersection of Corwin Road and [...]
4/7/2026, 10:35:51 AM PDT
Times of San Diego
Eliminan protecciones del Título IX a estudiantes transgénero en el Distrito Escolar La Mesa-Spring Valley
El Distrito Escolar La Mesa–Spring Valley ya no está obligado a cumplir un acuerdo de 2023 destinado a proteger los derechos civiles de un estudiante de primaria que no está conforme con su identidad de género. El Departamento de Educación de Estados Unidos anunció el lunes que estaba disolviendo varios acuerdos con distritos escolares y […]
4/7/2026, 10:32:24 AM PDT
ABC13
Custom lowriders cruising in 2026 Art Car Parade
"I like to be a little flashy:" With shiny paint and popping hydraulics, every lowrider tells a unique story mixing art and culture.
4/7/2026, 10:31:45 AM PDT
News 4 Buffalo
Bank of America to close Elma office in June
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Bank of America will close its Elma office in June in a move that will affect more than 150 employees, according to documents filed with the New York State Department of Labor. The bank's operations center, which has been at 611 Jamison Road in Elma for six years, will shut down [...]
4/7/2026, 10:31:01 AM PDT
ABC7
'American Idol' sends 2 home after vote delay and turns back time for '90s Night
After the shocking end of last week's show, where no one was eliminated, "American Idol" started off by sending two people home.
4/7/2026, 10:30:53 AM PDT
PhillyVoice
As RSV spreads at unusually high rates, Pa. and N.J. extend windows for infant immunizations
Pennsylvania and New Jersey have extended the window for infants and young children to receive RSV immunizations because the virus spreading at unusually high levels for the springtime.
4/7/2026, 10:29:44 AM PDT
ABC News: Top Stories
Abducted American journalist to be released, Iran-backed group says
American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped in Baghdad, Iraq, on Thursday, has been released by her abductors.
4/7/2026, 10:27:50 AM PDT
Boston.com
TravelMag went on a seafood road trip in Maine and named these ‘can’t-miss’ restaurants. Which is your favorite?
The fried clams at one stop are called "the stuff of legend."

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4/7/2026, 10:27:35 AM PDT
Boston.com
American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released, an Iraqi official tells the AP
American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped in Baghdad last week, has been released

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4/7/2026, 10:25:47 AM PDT
Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News
New Hampshire school employee accused of assaulting student
A Hudson, New Hampshire school employee was arrested and is accused of assaulting a student. Jenna Kulick, 20, worked at the Nottingham West Elementary School...
4/7/2026, 10:25:37 AM PDT
Times of San Diego
La Mesa does its part for the environment with April 18 Earth Day event
If you want to do your part for the environment, be sure to spend some time in La Mesa on Saturday, April 18.
4/7/2026, 10:25:35 AM PDT
The Washington Times stories: News
Yes, welfare dollars can be sent overseas -- these lawmakers want to change that
Yes, noncitizens on welfare can legally send money abroad -- but two Minnesota lawmakers want to change that. Here's what their new bill would do, and how a $300 million fraud scandal is driving it.
4/7/2026, 10:21:00 AM PDT
KTLA
Los Angeles deputies advise community to ‘protect Lil Twin’
Anyone who has a “Lil Twin” should listen up: the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has a message for you. “Protect Lil Twin,” LASD says. More specifically, the department is referring to small children. And the protections they are referring to are car seats and seatbelts.  “YOUR LITTLE (LIL) TWIN should not be riding in the car like they are on [...]
4/7/2026, 10:19:04 AM PDT
The Washington Times stories: News
Social Security Administration lists four red flags to help the public spot scams
The Social Security Administration is warning the public to be on guard against scammers who impersonate the agency through phone calls, texts, emails, social media messages and letters, according to an SSA consumer protection page.
4/7/2026, 10:16:08 AM PDT
Observer
We’re Asking the Wrong Question About A.I. in Education
As generative A.I. tools flood into classrooms and edtech investment accelerates, Preply’s Josh Crossick argues that the opportunity A.I. presents is not substitution but liberation, where every learner has access to a great teacher and where intelligent tools handle everything that stands in the way of that relationship.
4/7/2026, 10:15:39 AM PDT
FOX 2
Make Your Healthcare Dreams a Reality at PHSU St. Louis
SPONSORED – Ponce Health Sciences University is a unique nursing program that creates a direct entry pathway into the BSN program for eligible students, rather than enrolling to a separate pre-nursing track. Located in St. Louis with a focus on preparing students to serve diverse and underserved communities, qualified high school graduates can be directly [...]
4/7/2026, 10:12:09 AM PDT
News 4 Buffalo
Bills star to hold football camp in Binghamton
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Buffalo Bills star running back James Cook will host a football camp in Binghamton this summer. The camp will take place at Alumni Stadium at East Middle School and is being organized by FlexWork Sports Management. Camp activities include interactive sessions, skill stations and opportunities to interact with Cook. Campers will be [...]
4/7/2026, 10:11:45 AM PDT
ABC13
Walmart in Pearland evacuated as authorities respond to reports of bomb inside store, police say
The Pearland Police Department has asked everyone to stay away from the Walmart Supercenter at 1919 North Main Street.
4/7/2026, 10:11:24 AM PDT
FOX 2
Detail 360 Hosts an Out of This World Car Show in May
SPONSORED – Brian Sieveking (Co-Owner) and Heather Patterson (Director of Community Relations) of Detail 360 bring some inter-galactic visitors to StudioSTL. They are using The Force to help detail cars. The professionals at Detail 360 not only thoroughly clean your car, but they also offer window tinting and kitchen appliance cleaning. Detail 360 is hosting their [...]
4/7/2026, 10:11:13 AM PDT
NPR Topics: News
Astronauts suggest naming a moon crater 'Carroll' after their commander's late wife
The Artemis II crew, led by Reid Wiseman, was the first to lay eyes on several craters on the far side of the moon. The astronauts want to name one of them after Carroll Wiseman, who died of cancer in 2020.
4/7/2026, 10:09:04 AM PDT
FOX31 Denver
Why you might have to ask for water at some Denver metro restaurants
When you sit down at a restaurant, the first thing you're handed is a menu, then a glass of water. However, right now you might have to ask for a glass if you're going out to eat in some Denver metro areas.
4/7/2026, 10:08:29 AM PDT
WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
Miami Police arrest driver accused of fleeing crash scene after hitting construction worker
Police arrested a man who, they said, he struck a construction worker and multiple vehicles before his SUV overturned in Miami. Twenty-nine-year-old Alfredo Rodriguez faces...
4/7/2026, 10:07:12 AM PDT
ABC News: Top Stories
WATCH: New images from Artemis II are 'just awesome': Former astronaut
Former NASA astronaut Terry Virts discusses the historic Artemis II mission and reflects on his time in space.
4/7/2026, 10:06:21 AM PDT
Times of San Diego
Rolando Street Fair to celebrate 100 years of Rolando Village
An entire block of Rolando Boulevard will be filled with more than 100 retail and arts vendors and around a dozen local food vendors.
4/7/2026, 10:05:00 AM PDT
PhillyVoice
Live music, film and dinner at Bartram’s Garden will highlight immigrant stories
Live music, a film screening and a shared meal will come together at Bartram’s Garden later this month as part of Journey Arts’ Table Sessions.
4/7/2026, 10:03:42 AM PDT
FOX31 Denver
Nuggets heating up at the perfect time ahead of playoffs
The Denver Nuggets have been on a heater at the perfect time, with the playoffs only games away, the team looks like a runaway freight train.
4/7/2026, 10:02:52 AM PDT
Gothamist
NYC's ICE office is arresting more immigrants, but deporting fewer
Federal agents patrol the halls of immigration court at the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building.





According to immigration law experts, the numbers reflect an “arrest now, ask questions later” approach to enforcement. [ more › ]
4/7/2026, 10:01:05 AM PDT
Times of San Diego
Opinion: San Diego’s canyons are one spark away from disaster
Our canyons are at a far greater risk of wildfires today because of the city’s bureaucracy and mismanagement of a critical public-safety issue.
4/7/2026, 10:00:00 AM PDT
NEWS10 ABC
2 accused of stabbing, hitting man with car in Moreau
Two people have been arrested after allegedly stabbing a man multiple times and hitting him with a car in Moreau on Monday, according to New York State Police.
4/7/2026, 9:59:28 AM PDT
News 4 Buffalo
NYSP: Suspect pulls out knife during road rage fight in Batavia
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A man has been arrested and charged following a road rage incident on I-90 in the Town of Batavia. According to the New York State Police, Buffalo troopers responded to the area at 7:43 a.m. for the incident. Troopers said 47-year-old Jason S. Wendt of Calcium was driving a 2022 Ford [...]
4/7/2026, 9:59:12 AM PDT
WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
Crews put out fire at Pompano Beach restaurant; no injuries reported
Fierce flames tore through a Pompano Beach business overnight. Pompano Beach Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the blaze at a shopping plaza...
4/7/2026, 9:58:27 AM PDT
Observer
Sotheby’s Evelyn Lin On Asia’s Maturing Market, Young Collectors and the New Rules of the Hong Kong Sale
caught up with the Sotheby's Asia head of modern and contemporary art to discuss a market in transition and how the auction house is rewriting its approach to meet audiences where they're at.
4/7/2026, 9:56:54 AM PDT
The Washington Times stories: News
Americans eye Italy retirement as savings concerns mount, report finds
Italy has emerged as a leading retirement destination in Europe for Americans looking abroad, according to a new report from immigration consultancy Get Golden Visa.
4/7/2026, 9:54:42 AM PDT
FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News
Repeated mail box break-ins in San Diego neighborhood causing concerns
The United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) said it is actively investigating reports of repeated cluster box unit break-ins, including in the San Diego neighborhood of Del Sur.
4/7/2026, 9:52:48 AM PDT
WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
Driver extricated after crashing car into tree in SW Miami-Dade
Crews came to the rescue of a driver who became trapped following a crash in Southwest Miami-Dade. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office and Fire Rescue units responded...
4/7/2026, 9:51:31 AM PDT
Boston.com
Ex-Stoughton cop Matthew Farwell’s DNA was on strap used to strangle Sandra Birchmore, prosecutors say
Believing that she was pregnant with his child, Farwell killed the 23-year-old Birchmore in 2021, according to prosecutors.

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4/7/2026, 9:50:14 AM PDT
The Washington Times stories: News
Study: California's $20 fast-food minimum wage brought higher prices, fewer hours
California's landmark $20-per-hour minimum wage for fast-food workers has produced a range of unintended consequences, including higher menu prices, reduced employee hours and accelerating automation, according to a new report from researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz.
4/7/2026, 9:49:58 AM PDT
FOX 2
Missouri’s 'Show Me Green' tax holiday brings savings for shoppers, boosts businesses
Missouri's 'Show Me Green' sales tax holiday offers savings on ENERGY STAR certified appliances from April 19-25.
4/7/2026, 9:48:34 AM PDT
The Washington Times stories: News
Maryland legislation to reduce number of adult charges for juveniles goes to governor's desk
The Democrat-led Maryland General Assembly has passed a bill that would prevent young teens from being automatically charged as adults for certain crimes, despite concerns it could hamper efforts to stop violent juveniles.
4/7/2026, 9:48:30 AM PDT
ABC13
Police chase involving 'reckless driver' ends near Family Dollar in southeast Houston, HPD says
Police said the chase started Tuesday morning on Almeda and ended near Highway 288. The suspect ro suspects involved allegedly fled on foot.
4/7/2026, 9:46:32 AM PDT
ABC7
Video shows kids narrowly escape fiery motorcycle crash in Texas
A group of children are seen running away from the sliding motorcycle heading towards them.
4/7/2026, 9:46:15 AM PDT
WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
Man charged with attempted murder in stabbing at Miami apartment that led victim to stab him in self-defense
A man faced a judge days after his arrest in connection to a stabbing in a Miami apartment that he claimed was prompted by a...
4/7/2026, 9:45:52 AM PDT
MinnPost
Reports of Greater Minnesota’s demise were greatly exaggerated, though demographic challenges remain
A new study found population growth in many rural and exurban regions in the 2020s, reversing a downturn trend the previous decade. Some of the remotest areas, however, continue to shrink.

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4/7/2026, 9:45:12 AM PDT
ABC13
Several I-10 ramps close ahead of scheduled traffic shift for White Oak Bayou project, TxDOT says
ABC13 has alternate routes Houston drivers should know, as several ramps close in preparation for the continuation of the I-10 White Oak Bayou project.
4/7/2026, 9:44:20 AM PDT
KTLA
Major Los Angeles Unified School District strike could happen next week
A major Los Angeles Unified School District strike could be in the cards. Employees at L.A. schools are one week away from a historic employee walkout, which would involve three major unions that represent not only teachers, but also most non-teaching staff and administrators, including principals and assistant principals. The strike, tentatively scheduled for April 14, would [...]
4/7/2026, 9:40:37 AM PDT
KXAN Austin
Michigan bakery's 'creepy' lamb cake goes viral: 'Not prepared for the demand'
A bakery’s April Fool’s joke backfired after customers began requesting the hideous (and fictional) cake.
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WGN-TV
4/7/2026, 9:40:20 AM PDT
Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News
Iran-backed Iraqi militia says it will release American journalist Shelly Kittleson
BAGHDAD (AP) — The powerful Iran-backed Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah said in a statement on Tuesday that it will release American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who...
4/7/2026, 9:37:45 AM PDT
KXAN Austin
Public health alert lifted for chicken nuggets sold nationwide at Walmart
A public health alert for frozen, ready-to-eat chicken nuggets sold at Walmart locations nationwide has been retracted.
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WGN-TV
4/7/2026, 9:34:58 AM PDT
The Washington Times stories: News
Woman died in Chevy Chase house fire trying to save cats
Fire officials in Montgomery County, Maryland, say they believe a woman who died in a Chevy Chase house fire went back in to save her cats.
4/7/2026, 9:34:00 AM PDT
Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News
Staff member injured at state fire academy in Stow
A staff member was injured after he fell out of a window at the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services in Stow Tuesday morning around 9....
4/7/2026, 9:30:39 AM PDT
KXAN Austin
UK music festival canceled after headliner Ye denied entry into country
Organizers of a popular United Kingdom music festival are canceling the annual event after its headliner, Ye, was denied entry into the country over his past antisemitic remarks.
4/7/2026, 9:28:51 AM PDT
KXAN Austin
Chime in on East Cesar Chavez Street improvements
There are a few meetings this week for Austin residents to learn more and weigh in on changes coming to Cesar Chavez Street between Pleasant Valley Road and Shady Lane, and on Red Bluff Road.
4/7/2026, 9:27:36 AM PDT
WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
Woman charged with assault in connection with drive-thru dispute at Palmetto Bay McDonald’s
PALMETTO BAY, FLA. (WSVN) – A South Florida woman was arrested in connection with a December confrontation at a Palmetto Bay McDonald’s where she allegedly...
4/7/2026, 9:26:16 AM PDT
NEWS10 ABC
Comic Con soaring back to Albany in May
The Capital Region is in store for a super time next month with the return of Albany Comic Con.
4/7/2026, 9:26:15 AM PDT
NEWS10 ABC
Watch: Vermont eagle pair waiting for egg to hatch
The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS), located in Quechee, Vermont, has a live camera on a nest for a bald eagle pair who recently laid an egg.
4/7/2026, 9:26:11 AM PDT
ABC7
Missing Oakland woman's friend shares message for her nearly 2 weeks since disappearance
"Amy, we love you, and come home, and we're here for you, and there's a huge community to surround you with love," 52-year-old Amy Hillyard's friend said nearly two weeks after her disappearance.
4/7/2026, 9:25:04 AM PDT
WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
Heavy rain across South Florida snarls morning traffic; flood watch issued for parts of Broward and Miami-Dade
It was a stormy start to the day as rounds of heavy rain wreaked havoc across South Florida, snarling traffic and raising flooding concerns. From...
4/7/2026, 9:23:39 AM PDT
The Washington Times stories: News
Halle Bailey says racist 'Little Mermaid' casting backlash ultimately proved 'freeing'
Halle Bailey says the racist online backlash she faced after being cast as Ariel in Disney's live-action "The Little Mermaid" ultimately strengthened rather than broke her.
4/7/2026, 9:22:02 AM PDT
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Jack's Modern Steakhouse reopening after electrical fire
Jack's Modern Steakhouse is planning to reopen with a few new additions after an electrical fire temporarily closed the new Lone Tree restaurant.
4/7/2026, 9:18:43 AM PDT
FOX31 Denver
One dead, 2 hospitalized in two-car collision on Highway 550
A 34-year-old man died in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 550 on Monday evening, while two others were injured and transported to the hospital.
4/7/2026, 9:18:39 AM PDT