The annual event drew hundreds of spectators as the historic warning ride was brought to life Friday night.

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The snow is gone, and warmer temperatures are on the way in the Denver weather forecast, continuing through the second half of April.

Former President Barack Obama and Mayor Zohran Mamdani visit an early childhood education center in the Bronx on April 18, 2026.





The two Democratic leaders discussed Mamdani’s affordability-focused vision for the city, including universal child care. [ more › ]

DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray scored 30 points, going 16 of 16 from the free-throw line, and Nikola Jokic had a triple-double as the Denver Nuggets shook off a sluggish start to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-105 on Saturday in the opener of their first-round playoff series. Jokic had 25 points, 13 rebounds, 11 assists [...]

The Colorado Rapids celebrated 30 years of professional soccer in Denver on Saturday with a record-setting crowd at Empower Field at Mile High.

The annual event, organized by the Lexington Minute Men, recreates the pivotal moments of April 19, 1775.

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An all-clear emergency alert on Saturday that police say was meant to reach people in a part of southwest Denver was "inadvertently" sent out citywide.

MIAMI (AP) — Brice Turang hit a two-run homer and stretched his on-base streak to 18 games as the Milwaukee…

A three-judge appeals court panel late Friday granted an administrative stay of an injunction blocking above-ground construction of the White House ballroom.

Central Command released new photos showing two San Diego-based warships patrolling in the Arabian Sea to enforce a blockade against Iranian ports.

NBA Sunday FAVORITE LINE O/U UNDERDOG at BOSTON 12½ (213½) Philadelphia at SAN ANTONIO 10½ (221½) Portland MLB Sunday American…

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Lionel Messi had two goals, Germán Berterame scored a goal for the second consecutive game,…

People displaced by fighting between Hezbollah and Israel return to their villages in Lebanon following a ceasefire that went into…

While Montgomery County, Maryland, is one of the wealthiest counties in the nation, it has more students receiving free or reduced‑price lunches than D.C. has students overall.

All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Tampa Bay 11 8 .579 — New York 12 9 .571…

Offensive tackle Max Iheanachor continues to be associated with the Patriots a week before the draft.

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A group of Texas lawmakers will visit Camp Mystic on Monday, as new details emerge from a tense court hearing over last summer’s deadly floods.

HAGATNA, Guam (AP) — An airplane search crew spotted an overturned ship matching the description of a cargo vessel that…

A rider on an illegal dirt bike is facing criminal charges after leading officers on a chase in Methuen earlier this week. Officers conducted a...

Much needed rain is expected Saturday night, then we'll get a big humidity break with pleasantly cool temperatures Sunday.

BOSTON (AP) — Tarik Skubal struck out a season-high 10 over six innings of one-run ball, Kerry Carpenter hit a…

All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE North Division GP W L OL SOL Pts GF GA Wheeling 71 46 19 3…

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For fans who aren't planning to watch the Buffalo Sabres compete in the Stanley Cup playoffs from a bar or KeyBank Center, there's another downtown spot ready to host crowds Sunday night. Canalside is hosting the official Sabres watch party event, Party in the Plaza. There will be two large screens [...]

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks activated outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. from the injured list on Saturday. Gurriel suffered a…

Authorities are investigating a violent armed robbery in New Bedford on Friday night that left a man with stab wounds, officials said. Officers responding to...

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — A skydiver crashed into the Lane Stadium scoreboard before Virginia Tech’s spring football game Saturday. Virginia…

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The moment Buffalo hockey fans have been waiting 14 years for is now almost 24 hours away. Downtown businesses are looking to capitalize on the excitement as the Sabres enter Game 1 of the playoffs. With expensive tickets in high demand, there will be many fans searching for places other than [...]

In 2025, San Francisco's fatal drug overdose numbers surpassed every other county in the country but one: Baltimore. We spoke with advocates and city leaders about the plan to tackle this crisis.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority announced some important details for hockey fans planning to use the metro rail to travel downtown Sunday night. The NFTA announced it will operate four-car trains to move more riders at once. Due to the length of the trains, the Church Street Station will be closed. [...]

A man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in connection with the 1988 rape and murder of a Santa Maria woman, bringing closure to a case that remained unsolved for nearly four decades, prosecutors announced Friday. Santa Barbara County District Attorney John T. Savrnoch said a judge handed down [...]

Gustavo Barbosa Sanchez, 24 was arrested on April 17 on a warrant for intoxication manslaughter, according to a news release from the Texas Department of Public Safety.

The Lyrid meteor shower is expected to bring fiery streaks to the night sky. The show will be visible across the globe, but views will be best in the Northern Hemisphere.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for parts of Kane and McHenry counties due to rising water levels along the Fox River in Algonquin, with sandbags available at various locations to help residents protect their property.

Former President Barack Obama met with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani for the first time on Saturday at a child care center where they read to preschoolers and led a singalong.

A life jacket worn by a passenger on the RMS Titanic has sold at auction for 670,000 pounds, which is more than $900,000.

CHICAGO (AP) — Pinch-hitter Carson Kelly connected for a tiebreaking three-run homer in the sixth inning, and the Chicago Cubs handed the New York Mets their 10th consecutive loss with a 4-2 victory on Saturday. Ian Happ also homered for Chicago in its fourth consecutive win. Jameson Taillon (1-1) pitched six crisp innings. It's the [...]

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.

The Phillies made a rash of roster moves Saturday, including placing closer Jhoan Duran on IL and calling up hot-hitting Felix Reyes from Triple-A.

In western spaces, Layan Amkieh found that SWANA (Southwest Asian and North African) voices were sidelined. She hopes to change that.

Thundercat, the eclectic, bass-shredding and genre shifting musician, released his album “Distracted” earlier this month, and to celebrate, he invited some of his friends to a release party. “Distracted” dropped on April 3 – the first album in six years by the Grammy winner, a Los Angeles native whose real name is Stephen Lee Bruner. It has features from Australian psychedelic maestro Tame Impala, rapper [...]

As another Sixers-Celtics playoff series gets underway, Joel Embiid will be the only noteworthy absence.

Walmart has announced a major statewide remodeling plan in California, which will include upgrades to 56 stores, expanded product options, enhanced online shopping, and services such as same-day delivery, pharmacy delivery, and Vision Centers.

CAIRO (AP) — The standoff over the Strait of Hormuz escalated again Saturday as Iran reversed its reopening of the crucial waterway and fired on ships attempting to pass, in retaliation after the United States pressed ahead with its blockade of Iranian ports. The strait is closed until the U.S. blockade is lifted, Iran's Revolutionary [...]

The Metropolitan Police Department declared four juvenile curfew zones Friday, a day after a mayoral order reauthorizing the District of Columbia's curfews.

Aaron Carter accidentally drowned in his bathtub due to sedatives and gas inhalation.

Seattle authorities cleared out a homeless encampment from a park earlier this week, only for the homeless to return within less than a day.

The National Weather Service has confirmed the presence of two EF-1 tornadoes from Friday's storms: One in Lincoln County, and another in Warren County.

Despite Rep. Eric Swalwell’s exit from the race this week, the Democratic field remains unwieldy, with seven major candidates.

The 10-time César Award nominee also worked with some of France's most influential directors.

Rep. Ilhan Omar blamed major accounting errors for suggesting she's a millionaire after a congressional financial disclosure gained Republicans' attention.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down in Farmersville Wednesday night, the second confirmed tornado in Cattaraugus County that evening after another EF-0 tornado occurred in Machias. Officials said the tornado had peak winds of 80 miles per hour and began shortly after 8 p.m., lasting about two [...]

A driver fatally struck a pedestrian Friday evening on Jennings Station Road in north St. Louis County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie heads to Shanghai, China first, and then to Seoul, South Korea. Both are sister cities of San Francisco.

A strong cold front arrived Saturday morning, with cooling temperatures and increasing rain chances. A few storms may be strong to severe in parts of the Hill Country through tonight. -- Meteorologist Tommy House

Two young men were killed in an early-morning single-vehicle crash in Garden Grove, authorities said. The fatal collision occurred in the 12900 block of Brookhurst Street at 2:42 a.m. Saturday, according to Garden Grove Police Department (GGPD) officials. “Officers arrived on scene and located a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado that had veered off the roadway and collided [...]

A serious crash involving a motorcycle and a white truck has blocked all westbound lanes of State Route 78 near Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, resulting in delays and a fatality, according to the California Highway Patrol.

If you’ve ever been stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic with nowhere to go, relief could someday be built right into your car — though some KTLA anchors aren’t convinced that’s a good thing. Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Seres has been granted a patent for a voice-controlled “in-vehicle toilet” designed to slide out from beneath a passenger [...]

Mayor Mamdani's endorsement of Lindsey Boylan has drawn criticism from the city's LGBTQ+ community.





The mayor is backing Lindsey Boylan in a district represented for decades by gay lawmakers. [ more › ]

"At the end of the day we all battle with pride in some capacity and learning how to navigate that ... we're all just looking to just be better."

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Iran reversed its decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and fired on a tanker attempting to pass the waterway on Saturday. It also warned that it would continue to block transit through the strait as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remained in effect. Confusion over the critical chokepoint threatened to deepen [...]

If you travel frequently between downtown Austin and Dripping Springs, your commute just got faster.

A 6-year-old girl attending Princeton Elementary School in Suitland, Maryland, drank something that sent her to the hospital with alcohol poisoning.

The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Office of General Services (OGS) are asking New Yorkers to reduce outdoor lighting to protect migrating birds.

Records show that Dantzer is no longer being held in jail after he was officially charged with assault of a pregnant person. Dantzer also faces two separate lawsuits against him and the city.

JINYA has officially opened a new flagship location in West Hollywood, this one focused on a live-fire dining concept. The restaurant is located at 826 North La Cienega Boulevard. A key difference between JINYA West Hollywood and the chain's other locations is what company leadership refer to as the “new culinary centerpiece” of the live-fire grill, which uses wood and charcoal to bring out bold flavors. [...]

overnor Greg Abbott and the Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution unveiled a new monument at the Texas State Cemetery on Saturday, dedicated to Texas Revolutionary War soldiers.

Five people face criminal charges after their arrests Friday during the St. Louis mayor's State of the City address.

Teen driver fatalities have seen a significant 17.2% increase in the last two years.

FBI Director Kash Patel responded to reports about his alleged erratic behavior and that his job is in jeopardy, calling them "fake news."

Cities across California are taking liberties with how they comply with a statewide transit-oriented rezoning law in an effort to expand housing.

Trevor Zegras, Matvei Michkov and a lot of young Flyers will finally arrive to the big stage, and will likely re-ignite a rivalry that's been dormant for quite a long time.

The Austin Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying the suspect in a copper theft case at an east Austin construction site.

The Senate has not confirmed a director for ICE since 2017, resulting in almost a decade's worth of acting leaders at the agency.

Her debut single was "Video Games" after all.

CLT Airport says the incident is under investigation.

The lawsuit alleges the mistake may have revealed some details about credit and debit cards used by shoppers.

It's a simple step, but it could prove critical in the worst-case scenario.

The Miami federal jury decided last Friday in favor of Diana Sanders, a 45-year-old nurse from California.

(KRON) -- Calls for former Congressman Eric Swalwell's resignation from Congress as well as his exit from the 2026 California governor's race mounted after bombshell reports of sexual assault allegations surfaced last week. Following his resignation on Monday, some now are calling to strip him of his Congressional pension. Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., took to [...]

A man died in Aurora late Friday after he was involved in a single vehicle crash in the 11500 block of East Yale Avenue.

A United Airlines flight from Chicago to New York landed in Pittsburgh Saturday morning due to a "potential security concern."

Iran is not yet ready to hold a new round of face-to-face talks with U.S. officials, a senior Iranian official said Saturday, citing Washington's refusal to abandon "maximalist" demands on key issues.

Severe storms rolled through the St. Louis region Friday evening with late-night tornado warnings in Lincoln County. It appears there are some scattered storm damages around Moscow Mills.

Authorities said they responded to a call about a lost swimmer in Lake Woodlands before finding the drowned victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

A baby was rescued during an alleged abduction attempt where a man led police on a high-speed chase before crashing into a church.

A United Airlines flight from Chicago to New York landed in Pittsburgh Saturday morning due to a "potential security concern."

Black Maternal Health Week aims to bring awareness to the health of Black mothers and babies. In Illinois, the infant mortality rate among babies born to Black mothers is more than two times the state average. Meridian Health is one company working to close the gap. Tangela Enyia, Meridian Health's Vice President of Governmental and Community [...]

The City School District of Albany has appointed a new principal of Arbor Hill Elementary.

A cryptic message potentially surrounding the recent arrest of singer D4vd was written in the sky above Coachella on Friday. Skywriters flew above the festival grounds and wrote “Celeste is a liar” around 4 p.m., according to video obtained by KTLA. Many on social media were quick to speculate that the “Celeste” being referred to is Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a 14-year-old [...]

Officials in Mustang Ridge and Caldwell County have started a large investigation into environmental concerns at an area littered with abandoned and junk vehicles.

Five seabirds and two California sea lions were successfully released back into the wild after receiving weeks of intensive care from a SeaWorld San Diego Rescue Team, highlighting the importance of rescue and rehabilitation efforts amid growing concerns about coastal wildlife health.

Fair housing is not always straightforward. Laws change, and guidance evolves. Situations arise that require careful judgment.

The late boxing great George Foreman was buried in a cemetery in Iowa, a place he had no connection to outside of a lone visit to the region nearly 40 years ago.

People hiking in Washington state found human remains that matched a woman who went missing two years ago.

With so much uncertainty surrounding gas prices, almost everyone is digging a little deeper in their pockets at the pump. Money expert Andrea Woroch joined WGN News on Saturday morning to share some tips on how to relieve some of the financial pressure. Visit Andrea’s Instagram, Facebook, or X page for more helpful money tips.

A trespassing incident at the Los Angeles home of actor Dylan Sprouse prompted a response from police.

A suspect has been arrested for attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a Long Beach police officer multiple times Friday afternoon, authorities said. Officers with the Long Beach Police Department responded around 2:42 p.m. to a disturbance call involving a person possibly armed with a weapon in the 200 block of West Broadway. Upon arriving, they [...]

A trail of damaged homes and buildings dotted a wide swath of the U.S. on Saturday after a burst of destructive winds and reported tornadoes tore off roofs, uprooted trees and rendered rural roads impassable with debris.

Do the Sixers have a legitimate chance of upsetting the Boston Celtics? Could Joel Embiid return? How has Jayson Tatum looked since returning? Diving into all angles of a rivalry-renewing first-round series.

There is always plenty to do at the Brookfield Zoo. Shannon Halligan has a look at some of the fun that can be had in this week's Weekend Break.