Benson Boone will be backflipping his way into the Capital Region this summer.

The sign near an entrance to the Rikers Island jail complex.





John Price, 49, is the second Rikers Island detainee to die in less than a week. [ more › ]

Stewarts' Cheesecakes has a delicious twist on one of dessert's most beloved menu items.

BERWYN, Ill (WGN) — While two plus two does equal four, mini golf plus pub crawl in the southwest suburbs also equals fun in the name of showcasing local businesses, with a caveat to add some competitive spirit. Melissa Granat is the owner of Godson's in Berwyn. On Sunday, she walked WGN-TV through her team's [...]

"Those games, it felt like crack cocaine. It was like ridiculous." Kurt Freudenberg tells us the first seeds of his gambling addiction were planted when he was just 11 years old, selling the cosmetic upgrades he won on a first-person video game, called "skins."

An Austin man was sentenced March 25 in connection with being in possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and being a felon in possession of a firearm, the U.S. Department of Justice announced.

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — When Michigan coach Kim Barnes Arico had each of her players bring in a quote…

(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, March 30 COLLEGE BASKETBALL (WOMEN’S) 2:30 p.m. ESPNU — WBIT…

One person was arrested for a suspected DUI at a checkpoint in Poway on Saturday night, while four drivers were cited for driving without a license or with a suspended license.

Officials said the deputy found the wrecked vehicle engulfed in flames after the vehicle ran a red light and accelerated into a wooded area.

Iranian forces “are waiting for the arrival of American troops on the ground to set them on fire and punish…

The highly-mutated variant could evade vaccine immunity due to spike protein mutations.

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan announced Sunday that it will soon host talks between the U.S. and Iran, though there…

Krall, with bassist John Clayton, brought all of her prodigious piano and vocal talents to bear in Beverly.

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Families of missing or killed in action service members are finding renewed hope as the U.S. military uses new advancements to help reconnect them, with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency playing a crucial role in researching and providing answers.

Por primera vez en siglos, a los líderes católicos les fue prohibido el acceso a la Iglesia del Santo Sepulcro…

About 50 riders were involved in an illegal e-moto and pocket bike gathering in Long Beach that resulted in one arrest, five citations and six vehicles being seized, police announced. According to the Long Beach Police Department, officers became aware of a group of approximately 50 people riding illegal electric motorcycles, pocket bikes and e-bikes [...]

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s foreign minister says Islamabad will soon host talks between the US and Iran.

CAPE TOWN (AP) — Two-time Olympic champion runner Caster Semenya on Sunday expressed her disappointment with IOC President Kirsty Coventry…

A Frankfort woman has been arrested in connection to a robbery that occurred at a McDonald's in Ballston in October 2025, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office.

CHESSY, France (AP) — A 118-foot mountain of ice rose over the suburban Paris countryside this weekend as Disney opened…

SUZUKA, Japan (AP) — Four-time world champion Max Verstappen has not ruled out retiring at the end of the Formula…

A fire in northeast D.C. Saturday night left one person injured and two displaced.

Police in the English city of Derby arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder after a car struck a number of pedestrians in the busy city center, sending seven people to hospitals.

A police pursuit of a stolen vehicle in Escondido ended in a crash that damaged four other vehicles, resulting in the driver being taken into custody and transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

What is a student loan cash-out refinance?

Californians voted to end the era of failure on homelessness, addiction and crime. They want a compassionate system that delivers real results.

As baseball season begins and the San Diego Padres explore a sale, a new report shows that Petco Park generates nearly $1 billion in economic impact.

Overpayments totaling $1.4 million were sent to 675 city of Austin employees due to an error, which affected their March 13 paychecks.

A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy died after suffering a medical emergency while participating in the 2026 Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay race, officials announced. The deputy, assigned to the San Dimas Sheriff’s Station, was among numerous law enforcement personnel representing their agencies at the annual event when the medical emergency occurred, according [...]

Two people were killed in a late night fire in San Marcos, prompting a multi-agency investigation into the cause and origin of the blaze.

It was clear from the intensity of Saturday's game between the Sixers and Charlotte Hornets how much was on the line.

The U.S.-Mexico border has in many ways become a forgotten emergency, a military buildup that persists long after public attention has turned elsewhere.

"Project Hail Mary" stayed aloft in its second weekend, holding strongly with $54.5 million, according to studio estimates Sunday, and adding to the long-term prospects of the year's biggest hit thus far.

Austin plans to set up a series of interactive digital kiosks in busy areas around the city, after the City Council voted Thursday to update local rules and allow the devices to be placed on public sidewalks and streets.

David Jordan joined Jewell Hillery on Sunday's WGN Weekend Morning News — on his birthday, no less! — to talk about his creation, the Bystander App, and the entrepreneur competition he's now in because of it.

Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, said Iranian forces were “waiting for the arrival of American troops on the ground to set them on fire and punish their regional partners forever,” according to Iranian state media

A police investigation is currently underway at Cohoes City School District following allegations of inappropriate contact between a teacher and student.

Police are investigating a vandalism incident at Sunset Bronson Studios in Hollywood, where KTLA is located. The incident was reported shortly before 1 a.m. Sunday. Video from the scene shows someone spraypainted the word “Zionist” and a Star of David on the “Sunset Bronson Studios” sign located at the corner of Sunset and Bronson boulevards. The same messaging was also spraypainted on a [...]

Sen. Chris Van Hollen said Democrats are not blocking DHS funding after House Republicans did not take up a vote on the Senate-passed bill to fund most of the department.

Yemen's Houthi rebels fired drones and ballistic missiles Saturday toward Israel, marking the first-known attack from the Iran-backed terror group since the start U.S.-Israeli air campaigns against the Islamic republic.

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise did not refute the possibility of American ground troops entering Iran when asked on Sunday.

“This isn’t how we treat people in our society.”

Ali Bahreini, the Iranian ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, said Friday that Tehran has accepted a request from the world body to allow the safe passage of humanitarian aid and agriculture shipments through the critical waterway.

Officials identified the helicopter as being operated by Airborne Aviation, a helicopter company that does sightseeing tours of Kauai's canyons.

The Justice Department announced a lawsuit against United Parks & Resorts Inc, the company that operates SeaWorld, over alleged discrimination against guests with disabilities.

Vice President JD Vance and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg are the early leaders in an Emerson College Polling survey of New Hampshire presidential primary voters, who are traditionally the nation's first presidential primary.

Rex Heuermann, the man accused in the Gilgo Beach serial killings, is expected to plead guilty, according to Associated Press sources.

A wave of 2028 speculation is already rolling through Washington, with elected officials in both parties weighing their next moves and hinting at presidential ambitions as they juggle reelection plans, party dynamics and personal events.

From Tyrese Maxey's brilliant and early return to a two-way masterclass from Paul George, breaking down the Sixers' outstanding victory on Saturday night in Charlotte.

Another great weather day to close out the weekend, you'll have to be a bit more patient if you are waiting for rain.

As KXAN honors Women’s History Month by highlighting women making a difference, one Austin nonprofit leader stands out for transforming her personal trauma into hope for others.

Swiss food giant Nestlé says about 12 tons, or 413,793 candy bars, of its KitKat chocolate brand were stolen after leaving its production site in Italy earlier this week for Poland.

The four astronauts making NASA’s next lunar leap bear little resemblance to the Apollo era.

A pedestrian was seriously injured Saturday night in a crash in Gurnee.

A deadly traffic accident left one woman dead and four others hospitalized in Southwest Miami-Dade. The incident took place on Southwest 28th Street and 107th...

The movement to ban SNAP recipients from buying soda, candy and energy drinks with their benefits is growing.

A NYPD crime scene





The stabbing occurred near the New York Botanical Gardens. [ more › ]

The 18-year-old suspect was part of a group who allegedly chased the victim down and repeatedly stabbed him.

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Artificial intelligence chatbots are so prone to flattering and validating their human users that they are giving bad advice that can damage relationships and reinforce harmful behaviors, according to a new study that explores the dangers of AI telling people what they want to hear.

The Israeli police prevented Catholic leaders from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Mass on the Christian holiday of Palm Sunday for the first time in centuries, the Latin Patriarchate said Sunday.

Hundreds of partygoers had to flee a dance club in southwestern Germany when a fire broke out in the early hours of Sunday.

Yearly population growth both in the metro area and statewide was dramatically lower in 2025 than any year since 2021.

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A Margate Police officer was rushed to the hospital after he was struck by a car during a street takeover. The incident happened at the...

Severe flooding, a landslide and thunderstorms in parts of Afghanistan left 17 people dead and 26 injured over the last 24 hours, with more heavy rainfall predicted, authorities said Sunday, the latest casualties from extreme weather in the country this season.

Jerusalem's major holy sites are shuttered and families are dejected and exhausted ahead of Passover and Easter as the Iran war enters its fifth week. The mood stands in stark contrast to a usual spring, when longer days herald a period of family gatherings and an influx of tourists for the major Jewish and Christian holidays.

Five Buc-ee's locations are expected to open this year, with even more on the way.

Student OMNY cards.





The Panel for Education Policy passed a resolution calling for improvements to the cards. [ more › ]

Japan is sending combat troops to the Philippines for the first time since the end of World War II, officials said.

Fifteen years after she lost her first baby to a rare and devastating birth defect, Andrea Lopez takes comfort in knowing that other Latina mothers might finally avoid the same pain.

Fierce flames burnt a Miami Gardens home after two cars caught on fire outside the home’s driveway. Flames and smoke tore through the home as...

An early-morning crash involving five vehicles on the 10 Freeway in Los Angeles left one person dead, authorities say. According to a CHP spokesperson, the collision happened just before 5 a.m. Sunday on the eastbound span of the freeway at Crenshaw Boulevard. The spokesperson was not able to verify much more information but did confirm that one [...]

Makers of dietary supplements are pushing the Food and Drug Administration to expand the types of ingredients they can put in their products.

Of the potato samples tested, 90% positive for the herbicide chlorpropham – even after being washed and scrubbed.

Instead of being on the hardwood, former Houston high school basketball star Kerwin Roach, now playing professionally overseas, is just trying to get home.

“Storytelling is fundamental to everything that we do, whether that’s on screen or stage, in our theme parks, on our cruise ships, or even at home.”

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A sunny morning turned tragic after a boating accident led to one person being killed and one person hospitalized after an incident in Biscayne Bay....

One person died, and another was seriously injured, Sunday morning following a crash in northwest Austin.

“Brothers and sisters, this is our God: Jesus, King of Peace, who rejects war, whom no one can use to justify war,” Leo said. “He does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war, but rejects them.”

From California to Minnesota, elected leaders and civil rights groups are scrambling to distance themselves from Cesar Chavez's name in the wake of allegations that he sexually abused women and girls during the 1960s as he became the face of the farmworkers' movement.

The movement to ban SNAP recipients from buying soda, candy and energy drinks with their benefits is growing.

A Cape Cod-based research group is turning to public donations to help fund efforts to protect one of the world’s most endangered whale species.

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Pope Leo XIV rejected claims that God justifies war and prayed especially for Christians in the Middle East during a Palm Sunday Mass before tens of thousands of people in St. Peter's Square.

There are some Philadelphia Eagles tidbits that probably aren't worthy of their own articles, but we'll round them up here.

ALBANY, NY (NEWS10) - Spring is officially here and many of us are thinking about the flowers that will soon be blooming all around us. You might also be thinking about bouquets! With the upcoming spring holidays like Easter and Mother's Day, we've invited Melissa DuPont Distin onto the show. She's a florist with Market [...]

Temperatures have been all over the place this past week… but today? Today, they’ll end up being just plain average, and sometimes average is just...

“This reactionary nightmare, and these invasions of American cities, will not stand.”

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Replacement officials, potential rule changes, artificial intelligence, health and safety issues, international growth and flag football will be among many topics discussed when NFL owners, executives and...

Airport security lines are stretching for hours at some major hubs, but at others, travelers are through in minutes.

While experts advise avoiding alcohol altogether, a new study says that, among those who imbibe a low or moderate amount, there is a decrease in serious health risks and one type of alcoholic drink.

The study found that 28 of the 85 shark samples analyzed had tested positive for at least one of the substances.

Industry experts say Iran is implementing a “de facto ‘toll booth’ regime,” with some ships paying in Chinese yuan to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

A new study from Washington State University found that smoking cannabis can not only blur memories but reshape them.

A Missouri family is holding onto hope after their 7-month-old was taken off the transplant list and his parents fight for their son's survival.

Top diplomats from key regional powers gathered in Pakistan on Sunday to discuss how to end the fighting in the Middle East, but there were few signs of progress as Israel and the U.S. kept up strikes on Iran, and Tehran responded by firing missiles and drones across the region.

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — A top Iranian official warned the U.S. against a ground invasion, saying American troops would be set “on fire,” as regional...

Looking for something different to do outside? Bluebird Farm Alpacas offers guided visits where guests can spend time up close with alpacas.

GRAPEVINE, Texas | Vice President J.D. Vance is favored to win the GOP nomination for president in 2028, according to a new straw poll taken by attendees at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Saturday.

The majestic sun grazer Comet C/2026 A1 MAPS will be visible in early April.





The first manned moon mission in 50 years could also take off this month. [ more › ]

"Often when people say African artists are new, they neglect that African artists have been a part of the story forever," cofounder Kwame Mintah tells Observer.