"I know barely any Garth Brooks."

Harper College in Palatine has opened a $9.3 million firefighter training center featuring a four-story burn tower - a project that fulfills a 25-year dream for Northwest suburban fire departments.

NEW YORK (AP) — Nine-time All-Star reliever Craig Kimbrel joined his 10th major league team Saturday when the New York…

Actor John Nolan, widely known for his roles in “Batman” and “Person of Interest,” died at age 87 on Saturday, according to multiple media reports. Local British outlet Stratford-Upon-Avon Herald first reported Nolan’s death, though a cause was not disclosed. TMZ and The Hollywood Reporter report the British performer appeared in several projects connected to [...]

Police in Naperville are searching for a man who reportedly broke into a home early Saturday morning and assaulted the person living there.

In the first weeks of the war, the Chicago-born Leo was initially reluctant to publicly condemn the violence and limited his comments to muted appeals for peace and dialogue. But Leo stepped up his criticism starting on Palm Sunday.

La búsqueda de la inmortalidad es tan antigua como el tiempo, pero sin duda ha adoptado un nuevo aspecto. La…

DUBLIN (AP) — Police removed and arrested protesters on Saturday to reopen Ireland ‘s only oil refinery as a fifth…

Busch Stadium III is celebrating 20 years as the home of the St. Louis Cardinals this season, a run that’s included two World Series titles, 11 postseason trips and the rise of a new generation of Cardinals legends.

MILAN (AP) — After falling out of the Serie A title race, AC Milan is looking nervously at the teams…

(The Hill) -- The U.S. military has launched operations to begin de-mining the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command (Centcom) said on Saturday.  Centcom said in a social media post highlighted by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that two Navy guided-missile destroyers began “setting conditions” for this mission on Saturday morning. The USS Frank E. Peterson [...]

It's one of the great side benefits of the Masters. Not only the world class golf, but the world class 'celebrities' who are drawn here. George Eskola says he's pretty good at spotting them...right? Out There Somewhere...

Summer barbecues may taste a bit different or cost more.

The pews at various suburban Greek Orthodox churches are bursting at the seams this Easter Sunday amid a surge in new members that leaders attribute to grassroots efforts and post-pandemic outreach.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The 100th meeting between Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin will have to wait. That’s if it even…

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — I am Maximus did it again at the Grand National. For the second time in three…

A man is now behind bars and being charged with a fatal stabbing in North Carolina that left a U.S. Marine from SoCal dead. The deadly incident occurred on April 5, according to authorities in Wilmington, North Carolina.   Around 2 a.m., the Wilmington Police Department responded to reports of multiple fights in the 1300 block of Corbett [...]

A 9-year-old boy has been rescued from his father's utility van in eastern France, where he was locked up for a year and a half

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United States and Iran began historic face-to-face negotiations Saturday in Pakistan, days after a fragile, two-week…

A 9-year-old boy has been rescued after living locked in his father's utility van in eastern France since 2024, according to the local prosecutor. The child has been hospitalized, and his father detained.

The USS John P. Murtha returned to Naval Base San Diego after successfully retrieving the Orion spacecraft from NASA's Artemis II mission, marking a major milestone in human space exploration.

The wicked and weird will return to Schenectady once again this spring.

The United States and Iran began face-to-face negotiations Saturday in Pakistan, days after a fragile, two-week ceasefire was announced. The…

LONDON (AP) — London police arrested more than 200 people on Saturday during a protest against a ban on the…

Several fires broke out at an Ontario, California, mall on Friday, and police arrested a man accused of arson and are looking into whether the incident has any connection to Tuesday's warehouse fire, also in the San Bernardino County city.

ROME (AP) — In his strongest words yet, Pope Leo XIV on Saturday denounced the “delusion of omnipotence” that is fueling the U.S.-Israel war in Iran and demanded political...

Think tipping has gotten out of hand? You're not alone.

After a brief lull in wet weather, another storm system is expected to move into Southern California late Saturday night, bringing heavier rain, gusty winds, mountain snow and the chance of thunderstorms early Sunday, forecasters say. KTLA weather anchor Kacey Montoya said most areas will stay dry and mostly sunny Saturday, though temperatures will remain [...]

(KRON) -- Following a bombshell report of sexual assault allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell by a former staffer, the congressman flatly denied said allegations in a pre-recorded video on social media Friday evening. "These allegations of sexual assault are flat false," Swalwell said. "They're absolutely false. They did not happen; they have never happened, and [...]

The Flyers have liked what they've been seeing out of Jack Berglund for a while. Now they're bringing him over to North America and a step closer to their roster.

"My first immediate thought was, like, 'Is that horse OK?' Because it rolled over the car," a witness said.

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

Southwest Airlines has updated its policy in order to help “contain and mitigate” in-flight incidents.

Somebody in Texas has a $78 million lottery ticket, but if they don’t claim their prize by May, it will all be gone.

Star notes, also known as replacement notes, are U.S. banknotes that feature a star symbol in place of the letter that usually appears at the end of the serial number.

Experts are warning of a surge in scam websites created to take advantage of taxpayers trying to file their returns online before the deadline.

Now lawmakers are trying to figure out what they actually meant when they approved CEQA exemptions last year.

The Chesterfield Police Department is asking for the public's help in the search for a man reported missing earlier this week.

The Artemis II mission marked the first crewed trip to the moon in over 50 years, with the crew of four astronauts taking photos of deep space, the far side of the moon, and other observations during their 10-day journey.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Fire Department and the Erie County Sheriff's Office are investigating a fire that occurred overnight Saturday at the Erie County Holding Center, Sheriff John Garcia said. According to the Erie County Sheriff's Office, the fire happened around 1 a.m. Saturday in the facility’s electrical room located on the ground [...]

Monster Jam is back in SoCal, bringing with it action-packed stunts and tricks by talented monster truck drivers. This edition of Monster Jam is taking over SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. It was at Angel Stadium in Anaheim earlier this year. One of the event hosts, K Yung, spoke with KTLA 5's Erin Myers -- who [...]

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna is leading calls to expel two Democratic lawmakers -- Eric Swalwell and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick -- over reports of sexual assault and the misuse of campaign funds.

Can the Sixers earn a playoff spot? It might take until Sunday's regular-season finale to find out. Here, we will track seeding odds in the Eastern Conference every day until then.

(KRON) -- Five teens were involved in a solo-vehicle crash early Saturday morning that left one of them dead and the others in critical condition at the hospital in Novato, according to Novato police. Police officers responded to reports of a crash just before 1 a.m. in the area of San Marin Drive and Simmons [...]

Fans across the country tuned in to see the Artemis II crew make their splashy return to Earth.

One person was killed in a crash Saturday morning on Interstate 70 in Lake St. Louis, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

MISSOURI — The Missouri Department of Conservation is seeking public input on potential regulation changes that would impact nonresident deer hunters in the state. Among the proposals under consideration for the 2026 deer season is a reduction in the nonresident antlered buck bag limit from two to one. Nonresident landowners would still be allowed a [...]

The Illinois House of Representatives has passed legislation aimed at facilitating voter registration for high school students. The bill, named the "Jesse Jackson Senior, Young Voter Empowerment Law," honors the late civil rights leader Jesse Jackson Sr.

Meanwhile, in San Diego, Border Patrol agents sit bored in their vehicles guarding against fabricated threats.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Boil water advisories for the towns of Elma, Orchard Park and Aurora were lifted Saturday. The advisories had been in effect following a major water main break Tuesday morning near Seneca Street and Transit Road in Elma. Crews had to refill the municipal water distribution system and restore more than 2 [...]

A stabbing attack on a bus in downtown L.A. sent a person to the hospital early Saturday morning, according to authorities. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that officers were dispatched to Olympic Boulevard and Grand Avenue for a reported stabbing at 6:54 a.m. They arrived at the scene and were unable to locate the suspect but did obtain [...]

The 10th Annual Black Male Summit is happening Saturday at the Texas Empowerment Academy, bringing together hundreds of Black boys and men from across Central Texas for a day centered on mentorship, education, entrepreneurship, and healing.

Three Los Angeles County probation officers are facing misdemeanor charges after prosecutors say they altered medical notes to avoid full-duty assignments at juvenile detention facilities for months or even years. The alleged misconduct was uncovered during an internal investigation launched about a year ago by the Los Angeles County Probation Department’s Internal Affairs Bureau, according [...]

A federal appeals court has struck down the nearly 158-year-old federal ban on home distilling, declaring the Reconstruction-era prohibition an unconstitutional overreach of Congress' taxing authority.

A vigil was held Friday for L.A. County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Levi Vargas, who passed away during the Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup relay race last month.  Vargas, 30, died during the race on March 28 after a medical emergency.  While a cause of death has yet to be revealed, LASD said the day after [...]

Iraq's parliament voted Saturday to elect Nizar Amidi, a political official with one of the country's two main Kurdish parties, as president, five months after a parliamentary election that didn't produce a bloc with a decisive majority.

At the 79th BAFTA Film Awards on Feb. 22, disability campaigner John Davidson, who has Tourette's syndrome, could be heard shouting a racial slur as "Sinners" stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented an award.

A tour helicopter came apart in mid-flight one year ago, killing all six people aboard.





Rep. Jerry Nadler and his allies are the latest to try to rein in the helicopter industry in the New York City area. [ more › ]

Next week, St. Mary of Providence is hosting Pasta Fest, a fundraiser to help with the growing needs of adults with disabilities. The fest is set to take place on Sunday, April 19, at St. Mary of Providence. Visit the St. Mary of Providence website for more information on the event.

ALBANY, NY (NEWS10) - Summer will be here before we know it, and if you have kids, now is the time to start thinking about summer camps. Maybe you have a favorite or maybe it's the first time the kids will be attending. What are the options? And how do you choose? To help figure [...]

A zookeeper at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens stated a young male red panda Friday, which led the animal to scratch the zookeeper.

“The ability to buy transportation is still out there. The question is just, what do you get for your money?”

The post Buyers fret as the average cost of a new car nears $50K appeared first on Boston.com .

Artemis II is carrying a four-person crew on a 10-day journey around the moon.

An investigation is underway after 'possibly multiple' people were killed in a crash in Chambers County Friday evening, the Chambers County sheriff said.

As religious AI tools become increasingly common, many people are reckoning with how these technologies shape their relationship to faith, authority and spiritual guidance.

The post From ‘BuddhaBot’ to $1.99 chats with AI Jesus, the faith-based tech boom is here appeared first on Boston.com .

CHICAGO — An event in River North could be the perfect stop for watch collectors and connoisseurs. The Minutes + Hours Watch Show hosted at VOCO in downtown Chicago features over 70 watch brands and showcases thousands of watches. The two-day event kicks off on Saturday at noon and runs through 5 p.m. both days. [...]

Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-Calif.) campaign for California governor lost two co-chairs and key endorsements on Friday after the San Francisco Chronicle reported on allegations that he sexually assaulted a former staffer. The Chronicle reported that a woman who previously worked for Swalwell alleged that he sexually assaulted her twice when she was too intoxicated to consent. The Hill has not [...]

While the discount retailer has denied any wrongdoing, it previously agreed to the multi-million dollar settlement.

The White House warned staff against engaging in insider trading, as well-timed bets related to the war in Iran have been called into question.

Prosecutors say Damian Halfkenny, 54, of Boston, submitted false payroll information to get a COVID-19-era Paycheck Protection Program loan.

The post Retired Mass. State Police sergeant pleads guilty in PPP fraud scheme appeared first on Boston.com .

After a cold front brought a few overnight showers, we have a beautiful start to the weekend! We’re in the upper 40s and low 50s...

Wicks is willing to block and can fight through jams at the line of scrimmage. His floor is a dirty work receiver, but does his ceiling have more to reach for?

Peruvians head to the polls Sunday to elect a new president and Congress, but illegal mining - a major driver of deforestation and mercury pollution - has received little attention on the campaign trail, even as it spreads deeper into the Amazon and Indigenous territories.

Police are looking for a motorist who fatally struck a pedestrian in Winnetka on Friday night. According to Los Angeles Police Department Officer Miller, units were dispatched to Sherman Way and Winnetka Avenue around 10 p.m. on reports of a collision between a car and a pedestrian. Upon arriving at the scene, officers found the pedestrian deceased. [...]

The move comes as the Sun prepare for their final season in Connecticut before the franchise's relocation to Houston in 2027.

Students and teachers at Driftwood Middle School in Hollywood celebrated Earth Day with the help from the Miami Heat. The event hosted a pep rally...

The widespread heavy rain has come to an end but scattered showers will continue this weekend.

The Flyers are fighting to bring playoff hockey back to Philly. Here's a full look at their path to it.

Quick action at the Chestnut Hill Capital Grille is credited with saving an 80-year-old diner on Easter eve.

The post Former Boston police commissioner, off-duty cop, firefighter, and restaurant partner save choking man appeared first on Boston.com .

A major walk in Fairmount Park later this month will give people in Philadelphia a chance to take part in the fight against pancreatic cancer.

The developer of a major Massachusetts offshore wind farm is suing its turbine manufacturer seeking to force it to stay with the project. Vineyard Wind...

CHICAGO (WGN) – WGN’s “Plant Daddy” Tim Joyce is back to share some weekend gardening tips, including when to aerate your lawn, the best types of grass to grow in Chicagoland and more. Got any questions for Tim? Reach out by sending your questions, comments or tips to tjoyce@wgntv.com.

Get ready for his “Byzantium goth disco” to open at the Biennale.

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics flirted with a piece of NBA history in Friday night’s 144-118 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. They didn’t quite get...

A house party at Florida International University had a surprise guest after the major music star Pitbull made a special appearance. Video on social media...

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United States and Iran began negotiations Saturday in Pakistan, days after a fragile, two-week ceasefire was announced, as the war that...

Indiana was able to hang with the Sixers for longer than either team probably hoped or anticipated on Friday night, but the end result worked out for everybody.

Boston police are investigating an early morning hit-and-run at the intersection of Mass. Ave. and Melnea Cass Boulevard that left a person dead, officials said....

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Churchville man is facing several charges after New York State Police said he hit and killed a Syracuse man on the I-90 in the town of Stafford Friday night. NYSP said the crash happened around 8:50 p.m. Friday near Mile Marker 384 on the I-90. According to investigators, 67-year-old Patrick [...]

ST. LOUIS - We'll have a few showers or maybe a weak thunderstorm around today but most of the day will be dry. Temperatures will make it to the low to mid 70s with a mix of clouds and sun. Overnight will be mild with lows near 60. Sunday will be warmer with highs near [...]

St. Louis Blues (33-33-12, in the Central Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (28-37-14, in the Central Division) Chicago; Saturday, 4 p.m. CDT BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks host the St. Louis Blues after Anton Frondell scored two goals in the Blackhawks' 7-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Chicago has a 28-37-14 record overall and an 11-7-7 [...]

Students from across the country shared their research and ideas at a symposium at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables. The “Growing Beyond...

As data centers pop up across the U.S., demand for power is surpassing supply in some regions and solutions are costly.

U.S. and Iranian officials held separate talks with Pakistan's prime minister on Saturday amid a ceasefire made fragile by deep disagreements and unabated fighting in Lebanon.

As the state's new social media law comes closer to passing, Attorney General Andrea Campbell's lawsuit against Meta has been allowed to move forward.

The post Mass. high court allows AG’s lawsuit against Meta to move forward appeared first on Boston.com .

Friends and loved ones put together a vigil for Eric Duprey after he was killed during a police chase.





The Bronx neighborhood where former NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran killed Eric Duprey by throwing a cooler at his head responds to Duran’s prison sentence. [ more › ]

Cambodia is recognizing the life-saving contributions of a rat named Magawa with a statue. The late rat sniffed out landmines for a non-profit group, and in a short career helped find more than 100.

Readers share the imperfections that now hold meaning in their relationships, and a new podcast episode digs into the debate around Lindy West’s memoir and polyamory.

The post Why is everyone talking about polyamory? appeared first on Boston.com .

Patients at Niklaus Children’s Hospital met with UFC fighters ahead of an upcoming event. Alexandre Pantjoba and former champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk played tic-tac-toe with patients....

Protests over the soaring cost of fuel spread disruption across Ireland on Saturday with many gas stations running dry as truck and tractor drivers staged a fifth day of blockades at the country's sole fuel refinery and several depots.