When body piercing began shifting in the late 80s and early 90s from an obscure underground practice to something more mainstream, there was a particularly fascinating but fraught character at the center of it all: Fakir Musafar. Born Roland Loomis, the South Dakota–raised former Lutheran lived as an adult in the San Francisco Bay Area, […]

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(FOX40.COM) — The Yolo County District Attorney’s Office announced that they have filed charges against suspects in connection with a deadly fireworks warehouse explosion that killed seven people last year. The DA's office did not publicly identify those charged but said it plans to formally announce the indictments on Friday morning. FOX40 spoke to the [...]

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox are expanding their tribute to Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native and longtime…

ST. LOUIS -- Principia prep star Quentin Coleman sits down with Fox 2 Sports' Jordan Williams to talk all things Illinois. The O'Fallon, Ill. native made his decision last week as the Illini were playing in the final four.

The reopening of Deep Eddy Pool in west Austin was delayed, according to the city of Austin. The city originally said the pool would reopen Friday.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Flags across St. Louis and at law enforcement agencies statewide will be lowered Monday to honor St. Louis Metropolitan Police Officer Gregory T. Triplett, who died in the line of duty. Gov. Mike Kehoe ordered U.S. and Missouri flags to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset April 13, the day [...]

Southwest Airlines is offering some passengers the chance to check a case of wine for free as the carrier launches new service to California’s wine country. The airline announced this week that customers will be able to check one case of wine at no additional cost on select West Coast flights beginning April 24 as [...]

It's early, but the organization's new leader senses renewed energy around a young club that's off to a 7-6 start — including four straight wins.

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The husband of a woman who was reported missing in the Bahamas after going overboard on a dinghy was arrested Wednesday, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force.

Waymo and Waze announced they are teaming up to collect pothole data by using autonomous cars and the Waze app to mark the location of potholes. The tech companies will be sharing location data with cities of road damage to help with repairs and improve road conditions around San Francisco.

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Indigenous people from across Brazil gathered in the capital for the annual Free Land Encampment rally…

A 32-year-old man was arrested early Friday on felony charges of domestic battery by strangulation and child neglect after an alleged domestic incident involving a...

New York State Senator James Skoufis has introduced legislation to allow survivors of conversion therapy to sue mental health professionals who performed the practice, in response to a Supreme Court ruling that overturned a Colorado ban on the practice.

(KRON) -- A woman was killed Thursday night in a two-vehicle crash on the Central Expressway, according to the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety. Sunnyvale DPS and fire personnel responded at around 10:55 p.m. to the area of Central Expressway and Commercial Street on a report of a major vehicle collision. The crash, police said, [...]

The FAA has issued a Temporary Flight Restriction over portions of the Pacific Ocean off the San Diego coast in support of the recovery operation for the returning Orion spacecraft as part of NASA's Artemis II mission, which will be enforced from April 9-10.

WOODLAND, Calif. (AP) — Five people have been charged with murder in a deadly Northern California explosion at a fireworks…

A 20-year-old man suspected of throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s San Francisco home and making threats at the company’s headquarters was arrested Friday, police and the company said.

NEW YORK (AP) — In his first 100 days in office, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has governed with…

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks wavered on Wall Street Friday and oil prices held steady ahead of planned U.S.-Iran talks…

New York State Police reported the arrest of a Schenectady man after a highway pursuit in Ulster County.

The owner of a San Francisco-based fireworks company was arrested in Florida near Disney World, and is among the seven people arrested in connection with the July 2025 warehouse explosion that killed seven people. Some are facing murder charges.

Bowen previously worked as defensive coordinator for both the Giants and Titans.

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From libraries and community centers, to firehouses and even some restaurants, here's where to find public restrooms across the city.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (AP) — OpenAI says police arrested a man who threw a Molotov cocktail at CEO Sam Altman’s…

Mayor Adams hosted a reception at Gracie Mansion celebrating Albanian culture last year.





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WOODLAND, Calif. (AP) — Five people charged with murder in deadly Northern California explosion at a fireworks warehouse, district attorney…

A person has been arrested after throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's San Francisco home and making threats at the company's headquarters early Friday morning, a spokesperson says.

Inflation surged in March after an oil shock triggered by the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, government data showed on Friday. The inflation report matched economists' expectations.

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a close call between a Frontier Airlines plane and two trucks on the tarmac at Los Angeles International Airport.

Seven people have been arrested in connection with a fireworks warehouse explosion in Northern California that killed seven people and injured two others last July, authorities said Friday.

Coachella attendees have taken to social media to complain about last‑minute cancellations of their Airbnb reservations just days before the festival. Users on TikTok and Instagram have posted videos saying their Airbnb bookings, in some cases made months in advance, were abruptly canceled and then relisted at higher prices. Many said they were left scrambling [...]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance on Friday warned Iran not to “play” the U.S. as he headed overseas…

CHICAGO (AP) — Seiya Suzuki has rejoined the Chicago Cubs after missing the start of the season with a sprained…

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg speaks at a press conference in the borough on Aug. 6, 2025.





Fraudsters on those social media platforms are stealing money from immigrants looking for legal help, the prosecutor says. [ more › ]

Seven personal vehicles of Chicago firefighters were damaged by an unknown suspect in the fire department's parking lot, and a similar incident occurred earlier this week at another fire department location.

Right here on FOX 2, you’ll get the chance to catch the Cardinals hosting the Boston Red Socks, Saturday at 6:15 p.m. without the need for a subscription or streaming service.

Country boots meet beachside sandals this weekend as the 2026 Rock the Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival kicked off. Music fans flocked to Fort Lauderdale Beach...

ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV amplified his condemnation of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran on Friday, saying that “God…

A brazen bear was caught on video attempting to break into a home in unincorporated San Bernardino County. Viewer Joie Rushing sent the video to KTLA, which showed the wild animal walking onto his back deck in Forest Falls, then right up to his back door, where he put his paws up and peeked inside. [...]

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — An immediate summary suspension has been issued by the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for the Academy School of Driving (ASD) in Colorado Springs. It comes after an investigation by the DMV uncovered "...alleged widespread, systemic fraud." "ASD is a privately-owned and independent Certified Driving Education and Testing School and primarily [...]

HOUSTON (AP) — Their dramatic grand finale fast approaching, Artemis II’s astronauts aimed for a splashdown in the Pacific on…

Want to relive key moments of the mission? Take a look back at all of our Artemis II content.

A man accused of starting a massive fire at a warehouse spanning more than one million square feet in Ontario earlier this week has been charged with multiple counts of arson in connection with the costly blaze, officials announced Friday. Chamel Abdulkarim, a 29-year-old resident of Highland, is facing charges from both local and federal [...]

A South Florida woman faced a judge days after, police said, she dumped a litter of kittens and abandoned them at a park. Catherine Luciano...

"GMA" reports from the nation's capital as preparations begin for the National Cherry Blossom Festival.

The image on each can “celebrates something that is unique and special to that state/district/territory," Coca-Cola says.

A woman was charged with unlawful use of a weapon, assault on a law enforcement animal, and resisting/interfering with arrest for a felony after she struck a K-9 officer and pinned him to the ground while swinging a baseball bat.

Looking for weekend plans in Washington? April 10-12 offers everything from Broadway-caliber theater and live music to outdoor festivals, sports and family-friendly events across the region. Here's what's happening in and around the nation's capital.

Terry Rozier, who is facing federal charges related to a gambling operation, has been waived by the Miami Heat in an expected and procedural move that allows the team to sign another player to its roster before the postseason

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Miami Beach has given a new home and a new purpose to the rainbow crosswalk that was at the center of a political firestorm that...

A major hospice fraud operation believed to have bilked the state of California out of $267 million is now out of business. The money came from Medi-Cal, funds meant to help people at the end of their lives. California Attorney General Rob Bonta says the suspects relied on fake records, nonexistent offices, and stolen identities [...]

La Jolla Village News spotlights Birch Aquarium’s historic first: successfully hatching, raising, and settling more than 15 red octopuses; plus Salk Institute research on long-term GLP-1 weight-loss drug effects beyond shedding pounds.

If you ever bought a lottery ticket in Brownsville, Texas, you may want to check your numbers! Lotto Texas says an unclaimed jackpot-winning ticket is expiring soon.

"Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style" opens Friday at the King's Gallery at Buckingham Palace and runs until Oct. 18. The show features around 300 garments and fashion artifacts drawn from some 4,000 items once owned by the late queen,

With a crop of young talent on the team, the future looks bright for the Patrick Henry High School track program.

Over the next month, we'll be tracking the Eagles' 30 allotted pre-draft private visits to the JeffPlex, as they are pretty good indicators of who the team might select.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — With the ceasefire in Iran still shaky, U.S. Vice President JD Vance headed Friday to Pakistan for high-level talks with Iranian officials, as Israel and Hezbollah traded fire and Tehran maintained its stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz. Many issues could derail the truce and the negotiations aimed at [...]

Officials said methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana and drug-related paraphernalia were discovered during the search.

A 25-year-old Riverside man was arrested after he allegedly attacked a man with a hammer in Rancho Cucamonga on Wednesday, according to the Rancho Cucamonga Sheriff's Station. At approximately 1:30 p.m., deputies responded to a call in the 8000 block of White Oak Avenue about an assault with a deadly weapon. After an investigation, deputies [...]

Lyric Opera of Chicago announced Thursday that its 2026-2027 season will feature seven mainstage operas and—after a four-year hiatus—the return of the spring musical with a new (2025) production of Frank Loesser’s Guys and Dolls. Also on deck: two movies—Encanto and Amadeus—with live performance of the score by the Lyric Opera Orchestra (and, for Amadeus, […]

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URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) -- An idea three years in the making is coming to fruition and taking a significant financial burden off of thousands of families in Illinois. Researchers estimate people in the U.S. owe around $220 billion in medical debt. Churches around Central Illinois say they're taking a dent out of it. Churches from [...]

An emaciated dog that was abandoned in a crate outside the Albany Courthouse on Monday is making her way down a long road to recovery.

It turns out Generation Z is becoming less inclined to believe that AI improves productivity.

See this week’s streaming picks in the video player above. Music rights prohibit us from posting the Weekender CHICAGO — Check out this week’s ‘The Weekender’ for the latest comedy specials, plays and musicians coming to the Chicagoland area this weekend. Florence and the Machine are back to belt out their power ballads at the Allstate Arena through [...]

The movie, now streaming on Netflix, defied current trends in Indian cinema to tell the true story of a friendship between a Muslim and a Hindu Dalit. Martin Scorsese was secretly involved.

Philadelphia Folk Festival to feature Leftover Salmon, Tom Rush and more this August

A global tour. In spring? Groundbreaking. Peek inside the lookbooks documenting Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep's looks during their "The Devil Wears Prada 2" press tour.

NEW YORK (AP) — After chants of “run again!” filled the room, former Vice President Kamala Harris told African American activists on Friday that she’s...

The Apple store in Towson, Maryland, the first of the tech giant's U.S. shops to unionize, is due to close in June.

While billions flow into privately branded ventures, libraries face closure, public transit struggles to modernize and schools patch gaps with temporary funding. Thought Matter’s Jessie McGuire makes the case that reframing collective life as ambitious, visible and worth investing in is now one of the most urgent acts of civic responsibility available in communication design.

Despite a strong show of support from prominent figures, the “2026 California Billionaire Tax Act” has become a hot potato for labor leaders.

Puppetworks opened on Sixth Avenue in Park Slope in 1991.





A manager expressed optimism the neighborhood institution will reopen elsewhere in Brooklyn. [ more › ]

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A Molotov cocktail was thrown at the San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Friday morning, police and a spokesperson for the company confirmed to KRON4. No one was injured and the suspect was arrested. "Early this morning, someone threw a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman's home and also made [...]

Frst-year law students battle head-to-head to deliver top-notch opening statements in front of panels of experienced trial attorneys.

The iconic Magic Castle is expected to reopen as soon as Friday after a fire broke out in the attic of the historic Hollywood clubhouse earlier this week, damaging top-floor offices but sparing the venue’s extensive collection of rare magic artifacts, officials say. Firefighters with the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the blaze around [...]

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- Something we’ve all been noticing on our daily commute, and feeling in our wallet, is the fluctuation in gas prices. But, why is it that from one pump to the next, the price varies? The answer is a bit complex, but it’s all about economics, and an ever changing global market. To [...]

Albany will be showcasing one of the area's best kept culinary secrets this spring with the first ever "Melba Madness" celebration.

ABC13 has learned Fort Bend County Judge KP George could be removed from office sooner, following a hearing held on Friday to temporarily suspend him.

Philly animal shelter PAWS is offering pay-what-you-can adoptions at its Old City location this weekend after it had to evacuate animals from its Grays Ferry clinic due to the parking garage collapse.

Attacks intensified Friday between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah ahead of direct talks between the Lebanese government and Israel set to begin next week.

Beach & Bay Press spotlights the Giant Dipper roller coaster reopening after major wooden track repairs at Belmont Park; Harland Brewing tapped to run the new clubhouse and grill at Mission Bay Golf Course; PB’s 16th Annual Graffiti Cleanup set for May 2; plus secrets behind top-performing restaurants.

A charity co-founded by Prince Harry in Africa to honor his late mother, Princess Diana, has sued him for defamation after he stepped down as a patron last year.

We've got a list of a variety of exciting events to check out in the St. Louis area for this weekend.

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Local races rarely generate the same drama or visibility as national contests, yet they influence the public services that people rely on every day.

Retired NASA astronaut Susan Kilrain explains what the Artemis II crew will experience after reentry.

"As the only girl on the varsity golf team, I was bullied and humiliated, rather than treated as a teammate," freshman Charlotte Rollins told the Masconomet School Committee.

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The Austin Community College Board of Trustees voted this week to continue a freeze on tuition prices for the 13th year in a row.

A man was sentenced to serve 16 years in prison related to a July 2024 incident.

The good Samaritan who found a young boy wandering down a dark street in Miami’s Allapattah neighborhood said he did anyone in his shoes would...

Charmin has offered a year's supply of toilet paper to the four astronauts aboard NASA's Artemis II mission in response to the reported issues with the Orion spacecraft's bathroom system.

Two weeks after the allegations surfaced accusing civil rights leader Cesar Chavez of sexually abusing women and minors, the nation took on the difficult task of rebuilding a legacy that was centered on hard work and commitment. No one exemplifies that more than Dolores Huerta, the co-founder of the United Farm Workers Movement who is [...]

A Tennessee school board member is facing backlash after putting his arm around a female student and referring to her as “hot.”

The Texans beat Sunnyvale 3-1 to capture the UIL 4A-Division II championship behind goals from twins Abby and Emma Durkin, plus an insurance tally by Samantha Santana late in the second half.

The GJPD is warning residents of an ongoing scam in which individuals pressure victims into quickly providing sensitive financial information while posing as bank employees.

After years of talk, study and approvals, an initiative to bring Lake Michigan water to Lake Zurich will begin to have a physical presence in town this summer.

Mission Times Courier spotlights Patrick Henry High boys’ volleyball team proving a hit early in the season with sophomore Ryan Behne, setter Sylas Doan (395 assists) and senior Jack Boyd (149 kills) leading the way; plus temporary workers needed for the 2026 San Diego County Fair themed “Once Upon a Fair.”

Aurora police took a 13-year-old boy into custody Friday morning after he allegedly drove a vehicle into a home and injured a woman, then fled the scene.

Sam Mintesnot had checked off everything she possibly could have from a long list of to-dos in preparation for the Coachella music festival. She crafted the best outfits, got her hair and nails done, booked a one-way ticket to Los Angeles and flew out on Tuesday with a spreadsheet full of ideas for videos she could post related to the festival.

Post-pandemic fashion continues to embrace individuality, and hats have made a major comeback.