A crypto mogul gave $2.5 million to a candidate running against state Sen. Nicole Cannizzaro in the Nevada attorney general race.

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Swiss authorities also confirmed a case in a passenger who had left the ship.

A former FedEx driver was sentenced to death after he pleaded guilty to killing a 7-year-old girl he took from her Texas home while delivering a Christmas gift.

A reward has been issued for information around a repeated vandalism in Cobleskill. Also, Ellis Medicine is planning a midwifery program. These stories, and more, are in your five things to know, sponsored by the Lia Auto Group.

LONDON (AP) — British voters will cast ballots Thursday in elections that could hasten the end of Prime Minister Keir…

Adley Rutschman had a go-ahead, pinch-hit single and Leody Taveras followed with a run-scoring single in the ninth inning to lift the Baltimore Orioles past the Miami Marlins 9-7 on Tuesday night, snapping a five-game skid.

The WNBA is poised for a historic 30th season after a transformational new collective bargaining agreement was reached in March.…

When general manager Bill Armstrong realized adding pieces here and there wasn’t working for the Arizona Coyotes, he blew up…

A view of MetLife Stadium ahead of the 2026 World Cup at New York New Jersey Stadium on May 1, 2026, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.





New data on future hotel bookings continues to show slower-than-expected demand for the summer event. [ more › ]

Millions of people with Medicare will soon be eligible to get discounted GLP-1 drugs for weight loss. Here's how it will work.

The national anti-hate organization ADL said the number of incidents remains historically high, and the recent decline may reflect under-reporting.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Sabres are back on the warpath, and Donna McDaniel's "We're Gonna Win That Cup" is as much of a rally cry for the Buffalo faithful as ever. The song was written in 1975 by Buffalo Music Hall of Fame inductee Tommy Calandra, who also ran the Western New York [...]

More than five decades ago, in 1975, a prominent Detroit songwriter and session musician named Ted Lucas self-released an album of beautiful acoustic ballads and evocative guitar instrumentals. Though it is now regarded as a masterpiece, the self-titled LP (commonly referred to as OM after the imprint on the label) was a failure by all […]

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The brain benefits are well-proven. But it’s also just a lot of fun.

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Using online gaming thoughtfully can get users excited about education and STEM. We need to do more to make that learning a reality.

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And yes, of course he mentioned the Timberwolves.

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BEIJING (AP) — China’s foreign minister on Wednesday called for a comprehensive ceasefire in the Iran war, in comments that…

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An Iranian man who murdered his wife has lost his landmark court bid to prevent Australia…

DETROIT (AP) — The benches cleared during the fourth inning of a game between the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night, though...

South Florida is heating back up as sunshine and dry weather settle in through the rest of the week. High pressure remains in control, keeping...

A cool front rolling in late Wednesday brings back rain chances for the rest of the week, but the highest chances may hold off until Friday and Saturday.

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares mostly gained on Wednesday and oil prices fell as hopes rose for progress in ending…

Massachusetts State Police confirmed a wrong-way driver was killed Wednesday morning after striking a responding trooper’s cruiser. “No information is immediately available regarding the condition...

Foundation testing began recently for the new Sagamore Bridge construction. The current bridge, which opened over 90 years ago, is set to be replaced, with...

Rescue crews took at least one person to the hospital after an SUV crashed into the front of a home in Southwest Miami-Dade. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s...

The UMass Amherst community held a vigil Tuesday afternoon for Emma MacDonald, who was the campus’ dining supervisor. MacDonald died two weeks ago; her husband,...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trees are countering nearly half the urban heating from pavement and buildings in the world’s cities, but…

GENEVA (AP) — Authorities in Switzerland said Wednesday a man who returned from South America and traveled on a cruise…

GENEVA (AP) — Swiss authorities say a man who traveled on the affected cruise ship has tested positive for hantavirus.

ROME (AP) — Fresh off the biggest title of her career, Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine withdrew from the Italian Open…

It was one of the deadliest Israeli strikes of the Gaza war, devastating one extended family. A year and a half later, the survivors find their loved ones' remains.

Vonn defied her doubters to race in the Olympics on a torn ACL, but her comeback dream ended with a broken left leg. Most people would want to hide after such a setback — but Vonn isn't most people.

Travel advisers are seeing Americans picking cheaper domestic travel destinations over Europe.

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Establishing safer nurse-to-patient ratios in Pennsylvania would save thousands of lives and millions of dollars, new research from the University of Pennsylvania suggests. Unsafe nurse staffing levels are being exacerbated by a nursing shortage, nurses say.

Foley's: The Philly Sports Shop will open Sunday, May 10, on South Street, offering a selection of apparel from local designers and signed memorabilia. The store is led by writer and Phillies superfan John Foley.

A gallon of gas costs an average of $4.50 as prices have skyrocketed since the start of the war in Iran. It's not the only everyday item that's been on a steady climb this year. Here's how much eggs, beef, chicken, milk, and bread cost now.

From the Sixers' flawed pick-and-roll coverage in a Game 1 demolition to their intentional fouling of Knicks center Mitchell Robinson and loud bench, a batch of notes before Game 2.

Zelenskyy rebuked Moscow for what he said was its "utter cynicism" in launching the attacks after Russia announced a unilateral ceasefire over two days later this week.

San Diego County election officials are preparing for the June 2 primary with early voting and mail-in ballots, and are looking for backup poll workers and bilingual poll workers.

Witnesses say an aggressive driver caused a fiery crash that shut down the 10 Freeway Monday night, killing one woman and sending two others to the hospital, including the accused motorist who was detained at the scene by fellow drivers. When crews with the Los Angeles Fire Department arrived just after 7 p.m. in the [...]

The San Diego County Sheriff's Office released surveillance images and two sketches of a Hispanic man, aged 30-40, suspected of sexually battering a 10-year-old girl in Poway on May 2, and is asking the public to come forward with any information about the suspect or the incident.

The Australian government had been alerted Wednesday that four women and nine children had booked flights from Damascus to Australia, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said.

A man accused of constantly exposing himself and threatening others in a Reseda neighborhood was arrested Tuesday night. The suspect lives in the 7700 block of Garden Grove Avenue and neighbors said they’ve been living in fear after he moved in years ago. They said he often exposes his naked body from a bedroom window [...]

San Diego County supervisors have unanimously approved a plan to increase parking options downtown, with an emphasis on keeping spots affordable, by utilizing over 800 potentially available spaces after 5 p.m. in three county-owned parking structures.

Gas prices have spiked due to the War in Iran, and even if the war ended today, prices would remain high for months, but flex-fuel vehicles could save drivers up to 40% on gas.

A South Bay engineer has created a new device, called the PAXEV Running Radar, aimed at making running safer by alerting runners to potential hazards approaching from behind through vibration.

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park recently hatched an endangered Socorro dove, which is no longer found in the wild, and is now being raised by its parents at the park's Bird Conservation Center.

It took a California book lover nearly 20 years to collect 16,000 e-books on her Amazon Kindle, then a hacker took over and they all vanished "in the blink of an eye."

PRAIA, Cape Verde (AP) — Footage obtained by The Associated Press of a cruise ship at the center of a rare-virus outbreak shows deserted decks and gathering areas, medical teams in protective gear, and a still landscape ahead as the vessel and its nearly 150 passengers and crew waited another day off the coast of [...]

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The San Francisco State University community is remembering one of its own. Lyle Prijoles graduated from the university about two decades ago. He was one of two Americans who were killed in a clash with Philippine troops in April. Tuesday, dozens of people gathered near the SF State quad to remember [...]

Tag Bertuzzi scored late to force extra time and Jeremy Hanzel scored 12:12 into overtime as the Adirondack Thunder forced a Game 7 with a 2-1 victory over the Maine Mariners in Game 6 on Tuesday night at Cross Insurance Arena.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani's push to make the city's buses free is hitting some speed bumps.





Mayor Zohran Mamdani rode into City Hall promising to make the buses free. The Citizens Budget Commission says he should push for more fare discounts for the subways instead. [ more › ]

A family is devastated after a suspected DUI driver broadsided a car carrying three women volunteering for a local charity, killing two of them and severely injuring the third. Investigators with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said the fatal May 4 crash occurred just before 10:30 a.m. when Matthew Clark, 52, an Oxnard resident, [...]

A Ventura County man was sentenced to prison for murdering his 15-year-old brother with a pickaxe. Zuberi Sharp, 26, was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday. On Dec. 5, 2024, authorities were called to a home on the 400 block of Jeanne Court in Newbury [...]

The Avalanche have now won six straight postseason games, which ties the 2021 squad for the franchise's longest win streak to begin the playoffs.

St. Charles residents packed city hall Tuesday night to voice their opposition to any future data center projects. It comes as the city council is considering a permanent ban on mega centers, or large data centers that have become highly unpopular and controversial in recent months across the St. Louis region.

The latest St. Louis County Police discrimination trial was scheduled for this week before it was cancelled at the last minute with a settlement.

A Harris County judge has been publicly warned by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct over her handling of four child sex crime cases and other conduct the commission said violated judicial ethics rules.

The Austin Independent School District's budget proposal released Tuesday detailed a plan to reduce planning time for some teachers and increase teacher-student ratios on certain campuses. The plan does not propose cutting librarian or counselor positions.

CHICAGO (AP) — Michael Busch singled in the winning run in the 10th inning after hitting a tying homer in the eighth and the Chicago Cubs won their seventh straight by rallying again to beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 on Tuesday night. Busch won it when his grounder up the middle leading off the 10th [...]

Officials are preparing for heightened security as World Cup matches approach in major cities including Seattle and Los Angeles. Healix International CEO James Henderson outlines key risks.

During an open house event on Tuesday hosted by the City of St. Louis and Bi-State Development, St. Louis residents were able to offer feedback on two options for connecting the city’s north and south communities with a system called Bus Rapid Transit (BRT).

The Shaker girls lacrosse team used a 7-0 run to take full control of their non-league contest with Queensbury, going on to win 21-8 on Tuesday night.

The Bethlehem girls lacrosse team improved to 7-1 in Suburban Council play with a 13-6 win over Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake on Tuesday.

BOSTON (AP) — Former New England Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs was found not guilty Tuesday of assaulting his personal chef in a case marked by conflicting accounts of what happened inside his home after disputes over money and their relationship. His trial lasted two days and the jury deliberated for less than two hours. The [...]

Every other member of Massachusetts' House delegation voted to approve the amendment, which would extend SNAP benefits to hot rotisserie chicken.

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A person riding an electric bicycle has died after being hit by a car that fled the scene on Tuesday night. The fatal accident took place at the corner of Guy Park Avenue and Wall Street in Amsterdam.

A woman was taken into custody after a dangerous high-speed chase through Los Angeles Tuesday night. Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department's Southeast Division initiated the pursuit of the woman after she reportedly failed to yield for a felony traffic stop around just after 7:10 p.m. Preliminary, though unconfirmed, information suggests that the female [...]

A South Florida man held at the Everglades detention center, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” was transferred to Texas. He says [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] officers then...

A new survey from AARP highlights the growing threat of fraud across the United States, with millions of Americans already affected.

Illinois lawmakers are expected to vote on a bill this month to limit cell phone use in schools.

Authorities responded to a serious personal injury motor vehicle accident in Ulster County on Tuesday evening. According to the Town of Rosendale Police Department, a dump truck overturned onto another vehicle on State Route 213, injuring three people.

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WSVN) — A brawl at a youth football game in Southwest Florida led to a mother being arrested after being accused of...

Right now financial penalties are enforced through New York State, but proposed Albany Common Council legislation would fine landlords guilty of housing discrimination anywhere from $1,000 to $5,000.

A United States Secret Service employee is out of jail after being accused of committing a nasty crime. John Spillman was silent as 7News cameras...

The Mansfield man admitted to sexually abusing his underage female relatives and five of their friends, prosecutors said.

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(KRON) -- Gilead Sciences Inc., a biopharmaceutical company based in San Mateo County, is expected to permanently cut 108 Bay Area positions. The layoffs will impact its Redwood City location and are effective June 30, according to an April 30 WARN notice. Gilead provided a statement to KRON4, which reads, "As part of the integration [...]

The wind whipped through the concertina wire and across ICE's heavily secured El Valle Detention facility, where a mother of two with legal DACA status is among migrants being held inside.

Yenniffer England, 32, was arrested on Feb. 16 by Texas state troopers while driving her brother and a daughter to get tacos one evening. She has been held for nearly three months and faces a final immigration hearing on Wednesday where a judge could order her deported back to Mexico.

Spirit Airlines was often the punchline of jokes, but its low fares helped keep prices in check.

Someone in north Texas who persistently plays Lotto Texas finally got a big payoff this weekend.

Illinois State University employees represented by AFSCME Local 1110 have ratified a new union contract agreement, ending a four-week strike and providing for a 16.5% compounded wage increase over the life of the five-year agreement.

Shake Shack is also offering a year of free burgers to a couple of lucky customers who enter and win a separate sweepstakes.

Body camera video obtained by 7News shows a shuttle driver being questioned and ultimately arrested by police after his student passengers said he was behind...

Spirit Airlines said Sunday that most of its customers had received refunds for their flights after the airline’s shutdown.

A bundle of cash totaling $272,000 was seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at an international bridge in Laredo, Texas, that leads to Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, the agency says.

Two hikers suffered injuries in a bear attack near Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park on Monday, the National Park Service said.

"I love this about Los Angeles."

UnitedHealthcare plans to eliminate prior authorization requirements for 30% of services by the end of 2026.

An 8-year-old boy was hospitalized after being attacked by a potentially rabid beaver in a New Jersey park, according to police.

The U.S. military retaliated Monday after Iran opened fire on U.S. warships, destroying six Iranian small boats, according to Adm. Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command (Centcom).

A new rule could penalize borrowers switching between income-driven repayment plans.

We rounded up the best Teacher Appreciation Week freebies and deals.

After a dry winter across Colorado, this week’s rain and snow are offering a much-needed boost for many farmers. But as temperatures drop overnight, some growers worry a late-season freeze could threaten vulnerable crops.

A man has died after being pulled from Lake Michigan near Chicago’s 49th Street Beach on Tuesday night, according to police.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The 5/14 Memorial Foundation held a focus group meeting on Tuesday night, where it provided an update on what the future 5/14 memorial site could look like once it's finished. The foundation says its vision for the site is entirely based off of what it is hearing from the community. Two [...]

“The investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone with any information regarding Sandra Crispo’s disappearance is urged to contact Hanson Police," the DA said.

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Santee Lakes is partnering with IMPACT Melanoma to provide free sunscreen dispensers throughout the park, campground and around the lakes in honor of Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness month.

A Pinpoint Weather Alert Day remains in effect Tuesday night into Wednesday as a heavy snowfall moves into the Denver weather forecast, resulting in difficult travel and possible downed trees and powerlines.