Hegseth says biggest 'adversary' in Iran war is "defeatist words of Democrats and some Republicans” as Pentagon comptroller says the campaign has so far cost $25 billion.

Happy Thursday! Meteorologist Matt Mackie says there's a chance of light showers this morning, followed by a few breaks of sun this afternoon, with temperatures expected to be in the mid 50s.

ST. LOUIS - After a beautiful, cool Wednesday, our Thursday is starting on the chilly side. This cooler air sticks around the rest of the week and, in fact, will be reinforced by a cold front at night. Mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies Thursday, with highs in the upper 60s. Increasing clouds and some [...]

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The first direct commercial flight between the United States and Venezuela is scheduled to land on Thursday in the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, seven...

Farmers prepare for all kinds of weather, but recovery from something like April's frost has Maryland producers scrambling to cover their losses.

Outlaw country singer-songwriter David Allan Coe, who wrote the blue-collar anthem “Take This Job and Shove It'' and created a singing career after a stint in prison, has died

BURNLEY, England (AP) — Scott Parker has left his role as Burnley coach, the Premier League club said on Thursday.…

David Allan Coe, the country singer-songwriter who wrote the working class anthem “Take This Job and Shove It″ and had…

D4vd was charged last week with the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez following a monthslong investigation.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Albany loves its giant dog statue. Nipper, a 28-foot (9-meter) tall white dog with black ears…

The soccer coach had blocked himself from sportsbooks by the time he found prediction markets. The tax accountant said he…

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It's a very treatable form of cancer if caught early, yet younger adults rarely get screened. Patient advocates want more people to talk to their doctors about risk factors and number 2.

Proposed state legislation seeks to protect kids under 16 while they're online. Data collection efforts needed to verify ages raise serious concerns for mixed-status and refugee families.

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Twin Metals pays up; Mayo Clinic announces breakthrough; E-motos could be banned from sidewalks; St. Paul set for Cinco de Mayo weekend; and more.

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Today marks the inaugural Minnesota Local News Day. Why does Minnesota need its own day? Because our news and media environment here is special. Across the country, many places don’t […]

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Advocates bemoan a lack of meaningful efforts to address the rising number of households facing eviction.

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In this week's episode of Student News Now on KXAN+, our local reporters dive into plans for an old Austin landfill to become a solar farm.

Wet weather kicks off this Thursday morning as showers move through. While we could use a beneficial soaking rain, the amounts we see today won’t...

The leaders of major media companies around the world, including The Associated Press, are calling on Israel’s government to lift a ban keeping foreign journalists...

CHICAGO — Bertha Velazquez graduated from Chicago Public Schools and knew she wanted to give back. For nearly three decades at Mary Lyon School, she has done exactly that. On a recent day, the pride of Mary Lyon lions filled the school hallways for a roaring celebration for one of their own. The tight-knit school [...]

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday hollowed out a landmark Civil Rights-era law that has increased minority representation in Congress and elsewhere, striking down a...

Some fans in the U.S. and around the world are unhappy with World Cup ticket prices — and U.S. immigration policies. So they're deciding not to come, raising concerns across the travel industry.

Like many vets, it took Fred Minnick time to find the best way to cope with what he would learn was PTSD. For Minnick, sense and peace came with bourbon — and "taste mindfulness."

By weakening Voting Rights Act protections against racial discrimination in redistricting, the Supreme Court has paved the way for the largest-ever drop in representation by Black members of Congress.

The final stop on Turning Point USA's college campus tour at the University of Idaho seemed more like the organization's previous events, with audience member debates and an energetic, young crowd.

In southern Lebanon, towns near the border with Israel have been largely destroyed by Israeli demolitions and strikes. Israel says it has been attacking Hezbollah infrastructure, but civilian infrastructure has also been significantly affected.

A 10-mile stretch of Broad Street will be closed to traffic Sunday to make way for the 40,000 runners taking on the Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run. Here are the road closures, parking restrictions and SEPTA detours.

Apple TV debuted the new horror-comedy series 'Widow's Bay' on April 29. Other titles new to streaming platforms include 'Friday Night Lights' and 'Hustlers,' coming to Paramount+ and Peacock on May 1.

Activists sailing on dozens of boats attempting to break Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip to deliver aid say Israeli forces intercepted them, detaining the crews while the flotilla was sailing near the Greek island of Crete.

Newly released court documents are shedding light on a violent stabbing that led to a hours-long police standoff in Denver’s Capitol Hill neighborhood Tuesday.

A Castle Rock family of five is struggling after fire destroyed their home on April 22.

The Iran war has nearly doubled jet fuel prices in the United States. That means the bill for firefighting aircraft operations this summer will likely rise by tens of millions of dollars.

The San Diego Police Department and the California Highway Patrol conducted a DUI/Driver License checkpoint in Pacific Beach on April 24, resulting in the arrest of 7 people on suspicion of DUI and the impoundment of 7 vehicles.

The San Diego Rebellion is a diverse women's football team consisting of nearly 50 players, including former and currently active-duty service members, who are rewriting the playbook and looking for more ladies to join the team.

Surveillance video captured a Jewish man being assaulted outside a Los Angeles synagogue in an incident that police are now investigating as a hate crime. On April 27, the 32-year-old victim, who did not want to be identified out of safety concerns, said he was walking home and wearing traditional Jewish clothing when he was [...]

It's not too late to get your money off of your account. Here's what you need to know about the looming deadline.

A father and daughter in New Jersey have pleaded guilty to running a years-long counterfeiting scheme to trick art galleries and auction houses into buying forged paintings

Two friends enjoying a day on the water off the Santa Barbara County coast last weekend got an unexpected and unsettling visit from what appeared to be a large shark that took a keen interest in one of them. The April 25 incident unfolded as Ron Takeda and Tavis Boise were hydrofoiling in the waters [...]

Xavier Becerra, a rising Democratic gubernatorial candidate, held a standing-room only event in San Diego where he discussed his plans to expand down payment programs, declare a state of emergency for the Tijuana River, and investigate unfair utility rates and home insurance premiums.

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) -- A 91-year-old Oakland man was hospitalized, with his family and caregiver attributing his deteriorating health to a cockroach infestation at his senior housing complex. Henry Williams Sr., who lives at Posada de Colores, has been battling Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, which his family says is being worsened by the [...]

San Francisco has settled a two-year legal fight on Tuesday with its neighbor across the bay that will allow the city of Oakland to include "San Francisco" in its airport's name if it doesn't highlight the two words in any way.

The so-called "CEO tax" would increase an existing city business tax tied to executive pay - applying to companies with at least $1 billion in revenue, and in which its executives earn at least 100 times more than the company's median worker. But a new analysis by the Pragmatic Policy Group argues the tax would not stay confined to large corporations.

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) -- Alameda County voters had the chance to hear from the three candidates running for District Attorney Wednesday evening. Current DA Ursula Jones Dickson, recalled DA hoping to reclaim her job, Pamela Price, and Gopal Krishan, all participated in a forum hosted by Berkeleyside and Oaklandside. The candidates answered questions from moderators [...]

Did you know these "Grey's Anatomy" and "Camp Rock 3" stars were fans of "The Devil Wears Prada"? See how they're celebrating the film!

San Diego County Board of Supervisors leaders are proposing a historic investment of over $2 million annually to benefit arts and culture programs across the region, with a one-time $500,000 investment for the Black Arts and Culture District.

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.4 shook San Bernardino County Wednesday night. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake struck at 8:48 p.m. The epicenter was roughly 2.7 miles southeast of Loma Linda and approximately 3.6 miles from Redlands at a depth of almost 10 miles. The temblor followed a preliminary magnitude 2.8 [...]

New details were released in the case against singer D4vd, who is accused of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The 21-year-old singer, whose legal name is David Burke, appeared in court on Wednesday. Prosecutors said Burke murdered the teen by stabbing her multiple times before dismembering her body using chainsaws in the garage of his [...]

The Diocese of Oakland is closing 13 churches as it faces a financial crisis compounded by declining attendance and sexual assault settlements.

Cam York put away the Penguins for good. Carolina is up next, but that part will get worried about later. Right now, it's about the Flyers mattering again.

The Port of San Diego's ECOncrete pilot project is a one-of-a-kind coastal protection project that has attracted 60 different species of marine life and is now being expanded around San Diego Bay and globally.

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) is hosting a ‘Fast Track Testing Day Blitz’ next week, a hiring event aimed at addressing what the department is calling a critical need for police officers. The department says it still needs to add around 300 officers after losing several hundred cops a few years ago.

The developer “completely redesigned the pedestrian realm and the podium with masonry and brick, as requested by the community.”

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Showcasing his photographs of the city of St. Louis alongside his documentation of the aftermath from the May 16 tornado, photographer Richard Sprengeler has returned to his alma mater, Southwestern Illinois College, with an exhibit of his work.

A San Francisco woman bought two bags of brown rice, only to discover some sort of insects inside. Here's what happened.

The intersection of North Fourth and West Jefferson Streets in Vandalia, IL was underwater on Wednesday.  Heavy rain earlier in the week led to the intersection closure.

Emmy season is officially in full swing, and it's "Love Story's" time to shine.

Nearly a month after speaking with Barbara Brown, she updated ABC13 that the passport office confirmed her application was approved. She said she expects to get her passport by next week.

SkyEye13 images showed the aftermath of an asphalt spill at a South Houston facility, where officials said a man was killed.

An investigation is underway after crews battled a fire in Albany on Wednesday evening. Authorities said the fire was in a detached garage in the back of an unoccupied structure on New Scotland Avenue.

(KRON) -- It's safe to say that most Gen Z and millennials in California -- especially the Bay Area and Los Angeles/Orange County metro -- have heard of the term "ABG." For those who don't know, the acronym stands for "Asian baby girl." Well, if you want to learn more about ABGs, three San Francisco [...]

(KRON) -- The driver of a red Ford Mustang that clocked 120 mph was arrested and booked into jail, according to the California Highway Patrol Redwood City office. The sports car was allegedly speeding on the highway shoulder last weekend before crashing another vehicle onto an active railroad track. "His excuse for driving recklessly and [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Comptroller Barbara Miller-Williams is pushing back just days after a ruling from the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court upheld a state judge's previous decision in the city's financial battle, saying Miller-Williams must borrow $110 million in bonds for 2025 capital projects planned under former Acting Mayor [...]

Rookie Nathan Church ended the game by robbing Nick Gonzales of what would have been a walk-off, two-run homer by making a leaping catch at the left-field wall, giving the St. Louis Cardinals a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.

Richard Magrath, a DCF social worker since last year, met with a Boston woman in her home to discuss her two children with special needs, prosecutors said.

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A South Florida man runs a popular YouTube channel and already has thousands of subscribers. He’s well past the requirements needed to earn money on...

The Lenox Memorial Middle and High School has decided to keep its mascot as the "Millionaires." The announcement comes after families and students in the district voted on whether or not to change the mascot, which has been up for debate in years past.

Federal aviation officials are investigating a United Airlines pilot's report that his aircraft reportedly struck a drone while landing at San Diego International Airport on Wednesday morning.

Legendary composer John Williams, one of the most celebrated figures in film music history, was honored Wednesday with a performing arts center named after him at his alma mater, North Hollywood High School.

Journalist Kathleen Morrissey has filed a lawsuit against the city of San Diego for allegedly failing to release police records related to two federal immigration enforcement operations.

A 25-year-old man was killed after being struck by a Nissan Frontier in Borrego Springs while running in the roadway in low-light conditions.

A school bus crash in Greene County, Illinois, left a dozen people injured Wednesday afternoon after another vehicle crossed the center line.

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye met up with his teammates for the upcoming Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port on Wednesday night, giving them some...

A decision by the Supreme Court about a congressional map in Louisiana could impact the way maps are drawn, including in California.

A regional police task force is targeting crime that often moves city to city, usually involving vehicles and often happening overnight.

The largest Target store in the St. Louis area is set to open its doors on May 19. It will be about 149,000 square feet, and will create more than 170 new jobs.

Albany Mayor Dorcey Applyrs signed new legislation on Wednesday to strengthen enforcement against illegal street racing in the city. Local Law E helps the city hold individuals accountable for dangerous activity on public roadways.

A 21-year-old former assistant water polo coach who worked in the Redlands Unified School District has been taken into custody on suspicion of sexual crimes against a 15-year-old girl, authorities said. School district officials said the suspect, identified as Luke Anthony Quintana, worked as an assistant coach during the 2024-2025 school year and later served [...]

A slow-moving cold front will make it to Southeast Texas Thursday, raising the chances for showers and storms. The front then stalls Friday. And pair that with another system coming in from the west, widespread heavy rains that could lead to street flooding are a concern for the first day of May.

The sheriff's office says deputies just happened to come across the drivers racing, adding that they were going 90 to 100 miles per hour, or even faster, around the South Loop.

Hundreds of people gathered for a vigil at Saint Andrews Episcopal Church in Wellesley Wednesday night to honor the lives of two children who were...

“Friends” aired from 1994 to 2004 and was one of the most watched shows on TV.

San Diego will experience a warm weekend before cooling down with a slight chance of rain early next week.

Authorities said that what started as a routine traffic stop led to the discovery of a "major auto chop shop operation" in Missouri City, which uncovered multiple stolen vehicles and parts.

OAK LAWN, Ill. (WGN) — Oak Lawn police have announced another arrest in a string of cases involving the theft of video gaming terminals (VGTs) at local businesses. Police said that around 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28, Oak Lawn police officers responded to a burglar alarm at Hog Wild Restaurant, located in the 4000 block [...]

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The San Francisco Police Department recently hosted its annual Denim Day commemoration outside its headquarters, joining a global movement to challenge harmful myths about sexual violence. The event aimed to show solidarity with victims and survivors of sexual assault and reject misconceptions about consent. Denim Day began in 1999 after an [...]

A student who was reportedly found with a loaded firearm was arrested after fleeing the campus of a high school in Westminster. On April 28, a school resource officer at La Quinta High School responded to reports of a student vaping on campus around 10 a.m. The student was found and escorted to the principal’s [...]

Thursday will open under partly to occasionally mostly sunny skies, but the air aloft is chilly.

Experts said the U.S. Supreme Court decision allows state lawmakers to create new congressional maps without considering race.

Court documents reveal that after admitting guilt and receiving a 50-year sentence for a 2024 murder, Jaquarius Lewis punched his attorney in the face.

City of Houston leaders are clashing over rising costs and the best way to spend taxpayer dollars.

Disturbing new details paint a gruesome picture of the case prosecutors are building against D4vd in the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

"I want to be viewed as a football player. The definition of a football player."

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A grown man took a home run ball away from a young girl. When Bass saw it happen, he jumped in.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Police Department is planning to change the way it charges organizers for the police labor cost of special events. The labor cost includes things like traffic control and security. Buffalo Police Interim Commissioner Craig Macy said the city is losing a lot of money on special events; BPD put [...]

(KRON) -- A 41-year-old Monterey woman is facing multiple fraud charges after Morgan Hill police believe she scammed senior victims out of thousands of dollars. Morgan Hill police said an elderly resident reached out to report she had been targeted in a Federal Trade Commission scam to steal $17,000 from her. "The male suspect on [...]

FIFA has estimated that upcoming World Cup matches will bring a total of $47 billion to Houston and 10 other American host cities this summer.

The House passed a 3-year reauthorization of FISA Section 702 by a vote of 235-191, but the bill could run into problems in the Senate.

Becky Gibson, 82, moved into Rose Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation in Massillon in November 2024 after retiring as a registered nurse. In January, her brother, 75-year-old Army veteran Ralph Slawter, moved into the same facility after spending decades living in Florida.

Engines aren’t the only things revving up in Miami — the fans are too! For the first time ever, the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix...