The Shape of the Bones , through 3/22, New Theatre Project at Theater Wit

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Health officials a Santa Clara County resident developed symptoms and tested positive for measles several days after returning from an international trip. The person may have also exposed diners at a Burlingame Panda Express.

"She attended Gate of Heaven and became a familiar face in the neighborhood, from her early days at Dunkin’ Donuts—where she famously appeared in a commercial with Rob Gronkowski—to her time at Southie’s Own."

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Funeral preparations are underway for the two fallen Christian County deputies, and the team coordinating the services says they are working around the clock to honor both men with the highest level of respect. The Missouri Law Enforcement Funeral Assistance Team is overseeing logistics, security and ceremonial planning as thousands are expected [...]

The St. Louis Cardinals are introducing new all-you-can eat tickets for the 2026 season, giving fans in select sections unlimited access to classic ballpark staples and Coca-Cola beverages throughout the game.

A federal judge has ordered the USDA to stop withholding food assistance funds from New York and other states that have not shared personal data about SNAP recipients, while a related lawsuit proceeds through the courts.

"Every mile I run is for my dad, for his strength, his kindness, and his legacy. And every step forward is for a future where ALS no longer takes the people we love."

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Miersten Wolf , through 3/8, Drinking & Writing Theater at the Neo-Futurist Theater

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After decades of service, Mike Fahey, a high-profile presence selling newspaper and digital ads in Ocean Beach, Point Loma and La Jolla, has retired.

State Auditor Diana DiZoglio sued legislative leaders recently in an attempt to force their compliance with an audit.

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A Schenectady gas station is expected to shut its doors for a week after city officials performed an administrative hearing on Friday for ongoing public safety concerns.

A Hays County Sheriff's Office corrections officer was arrested and accused of sexual assault on Thursday, according to the Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office.

The United States Coast Guard has announced their latest round of drug seizures. Officials said they seized over $1 million worth of narcotics last Saturday...

Actor Shia LaBeouf has been arrested after being accused of hitting two men early Tuesday morning during Mardi Gras celebrations…

Five suspects have been arrested in connection with a violent armed robbery that left two victims injured outside a luxury retail store on Rodeo Drive in 2024, authorities announced Friday. The robbery occurred around 1:18 p.m. on Nov. 23, 2024, in the 400 block of North Rodeo Drive, according to the Beverly Hills Police Department. [...]

Warner Bros Discovery has agreed to be acquired by Paramount Skydance in a deal worth $110 billion, Reuters and Deadline reported.

Red Light Winter , through 3/8, Ego Death Theatre Collective at the Greenhouse Theater Center

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Actor Shia LaBeouf, known for his off-screen troubles as well as his film roles, has converted to Catholicism after being…

SkyEye was over the scene of a car that crashed into an unoccupied Aldine ISD school building. Officials have not yet said if anyone was injured.

"Autism can be so misunderstood, and I appreciate this chance to spread understanding, acceptance, and opportunity."

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BOSTON (AP) — The court-ordered deadline for the U.S. government to return a Babson College freshman mistakenly deported to Honduras…

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced charges Friday against 30 more people who are accused of civil rights violations in a…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Singer FKA twigs filed a lawsuit Friday alleging that Shia LaBeouf was physically and emotionally abusive…

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The winning ideas include funding for immigrants’ legal defense, programs to expand access to healthy food, and initiatives supporting housing stability, workforce training, and youth financial literacy.

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The U.S. Postal Service will be offering six job fairs in March throughout the Capital Region.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have dismissed assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis, the team announced Friday.…

MILAN, Italy (AP) — A tram derailed Friday and slammed into a building in the heart of Milan, killing two…

LANSING, Ill. — A man was convicted Wednesday for sex trafficking a teen girl in Lansing. Kennard Cameron, 40, of Chicago, was convicted by a federal jury on one count of sex trafficking of a minor and one count of conspiracy to engage in sex trafficking of a minor. The jury returned its verdicts after [...]

A California veterinary clinic is warning pet owners about a new AI-driven scam after an elderly man was contacted by someone pretending the clinic had found his missing service dog. Animal Hospital & Dental Clinic in Fresno says the man called their office on Thursday after receiving messages from someone claiming the clinic was caring [...]

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged cross-border attacks overnight in a dramatic escalation of tensions that led Pakistan’s defense…

As Central Texans plan to head to the polls, they can look up where their closest — and in some counties, fastest — polling places are.

A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a pickup truck on State Route 52, and the driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

STOCKHOLM (AP) — A Russian drone carried out an unauthorized flight off southern Sweden earlier this week while a French…

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Kingston man has been arraigned after he was involved in a fatal crash in the town of Hyde Park. Richard Rider, 46, was charged with vehicular manslaughter and driving while ability impaired by the combined influence of drugs. According to the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office, the crash took place [...]

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NFL salary cap has topped $300 million for the first time, landing at $301.2 million in…

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Boogie Fland will have friends in every direction on the court Saturday night when No. 7…

OpenAI's Sam Altman says he shares the "red lines" set by rival Anthropic restricting how the military uses AI models, amid Anthropic's escalating feud with the Pentagon.

Amtrak will be closing over 350 miles of Southern California railroad service on March 7-8 to complete critical track infrastructure projects, and passengers are encouraged to plan ahead and take other forms of transportation.

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The Washington County Sheriff's Office is now offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the whereabouts of a southern Illinois woman who has been missing for nearly two years.

Rob Bonta, California’s Attorney General, is warning Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery not to break out the champagne yet after Netflix pulled out of its bid to buy Warner Bros. on Thursday. Bonta is promising to conduct a “vigorous” review of the acquisition. “Paramount/Warner Bros is not a done deal,” Bonta posted on X. [...]

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — England couldn’t guarantee Rehan Ahmed will make another appearance in the Twenty20 World Cup after…

Scouting America will alter several policies at the urging of the Pentagon, including one targeting transgender youths, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday.

Students at Marquez Charter Elementary School in Pacific Palisades got an unforgettable surprise Friday morning, thanks to the L.A. Rams. They’re back on campus following the Palisades Fire that devastated their community and their school last year. Students were forced to attend classes temporarily at Nora Sterry Elementary School in West Los Angeles, about 10 [...]

A Thousand Tales Restaurant/Bakery & Cafe in Mount Prospect plans to open a second, smaller location at a recently closed Arby’s in Schaumburg this summer.

Two Schenectady minors are facing multiple charges after a bus crashed into a home in Rotterdam, according to police.

Target will stop selling cereals containing synthetic colors by the end of May. The Minneapolis-based discounter said Friday it had been phasing out synthetic colors in cereals for several years. Right now, 85% of its cereal sales already come from products made without synthetic dyes. Target said it has worked with national brands and its [...]

Rosa Sanchez is accused of trying to kill her ex-boyfriend’s new girlfriend, Esneiry Pimentel-Lugo, minutes after Valentine’s Day ended.

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Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Friday that 30 more people have been indicted for allegedly taking part in an anti-immigration enforcement protest at a Minnesota church.

New York State law enforcement officers issued 50,621 tickets to drivers during the 2026 Super Bowl weekend, including 1,235 for impaired driving, in an effort to deter dangerous driving.

Israel's war in Gaza has become a major dividing line in Michigan’s Democratic Senate race as more voters begin sympathizing with Palestinians.

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(KRON) -- A 16-year-old Marin County girl who allegedly crashed an SUV packed with high school students in a quadruple fatal collision is being sued by one of the victim's parents. Four Archie Williams High School students were killed in the fiery crash on April 18, 2025: freshman Olive Koren, and sophomores Josalynn Osborn, 15-year-old [...]

A bicyclist is dead after a crash involving a dump truck on the Diagonal Highway near Boulder on Friday morning.

Grammy winner Sam Smith is leaning into the Bay Area food scene, testing out some local spots during their residency at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco and documenting their culinary journey with their alternate Instagram account @samserved.

(KRON) -- Block stock soared almost 24% in after-hours trading Thursday after the company's CEO Jack Dorsey announced the fintech company was laying off nearly half its staff. The massive layoffs, which Dorsey said were part of the company's pivot to artificial intelligence, followed by a stock market surge, are sounding alarm bells in the [...]

South Korea has relaunched its Truth and Reconciliation Commission to investigate widespread fraud and human rights abuses tied to the country's decades-long foreign adoption program, inheriting thousands of unresolved cases and drawing renewed interest from adoptees worldwide

The Cinco De Mayo Parade, held annually in downtown Houston, has been canceled this year amid rising concerns of ICE enforcement activity, LULAC said.

The State Department is seeking Rene Arzate Garcia and his brother Alfonso Arzate Garcia in connection with drug crimes.

Health officials say that students and staff at Broomfield High School may have been exposed to measles last Friday and this Monday.

What happens when two American siblings move to Australia to start a spray tan business? Blackmail, loan sharks and very hungry crocodiles. Watch Will Forte and D'Arcy Carden in "Sunny Nights," premiering March 11 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.

A free speech lawsuit that accused St. Louis Public Schools of silencing critics and restricting public comment at Board of Education meetings has now been resolved.

Builders are looking to finish a townhouse development in downtown Crystal Lake that has been on pause for more than 30 years.

Former President Bill Clinton was set to take part in a closed door deposition with the House Oversight Committee as part of its probe into Jeffrey Epstein.

NASCAR’s return to COTA kicks off spring festival season, bringing thousands of visitors and millions in economic impact to Austin.

Vivtex and Nimbus Therapeutics are working with big pharma to develop the next wave of oral obesity treatments.

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Police said she punched a 71-year-old man and sprayed him with pepper spray at Prudential station.

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Liberty Station’s naval past: sailors, USO shows, and Hollywood filming at the former Naval Training Center in San Diego.

San Diego is serving up a week of indulgence, from rich chocolate drinks and ready-to-drink cocktails to hearty comfort foods and springtime bites.

The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch is set to open for the 2026 season on March 1, featuring 80 million blooms in 13 vibrant shades, along with a rotating lineup of weekly pop-up shops, an enhanced Butterfly Encounter experience, and a variety of performances, activities, and attractions.

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority sent a letter to Gov. Hochul on Thursday, saying climate law would lead to sharp price hikes for New Yorkers. [ more › ]

The Justice Department had previously charged nine others, including former CNN journalist Don Lemon, for their alleged roles in the incident.

Firefighters from multiple towns battled roof collapses and limited water supply as they tried to reach the couple; the fire’s cause remains under investigation, authorities say.

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The Department of Homeland Security is facing new questions over a migrant's death -- this time a refugee here with legal status who died after Border Patrol agents left him at a coffee shop in Buffalo.

"Waiting to Exhale" still has our hearts 30 years later." Watch as the stars of this iconic film reminisce about their characters and honor the legacies of Whitney Houston and Gregory Hines.

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi criticized China Friday while doubling down on Tokyo's determination to upgrade its military capabilities.

After starting the season on the road, the Rapids will return to Colorado for their home opener against the Portland Timbers on Saturday.

The former McDonald's property on South Pearl Street in Albany will soon serve a new purpose for the city.

Two juvenile boys are being charged as adults, accused of the 2025 kidnapping and sexual battery of a 13-year-old girl in Miami. Thirteen-year-old Nelson Nunez...

Jack Dorsey is cutting thousands of jobs at Block to center the fintech giant on A.I., embedding tools like Goose, Square AI and MoneyBot across products.

Lollapalooza and Sueños festivals will host their fifth annual job fair on March 4th, offering opportunities for Chicagoans to apply for positions in various facets of the music industry.

SEPTA awarded a contract to develop a residential community at the Ambler Station parking lot in Montgomery County. The project is one of four developments SEPTA has planned in the region.

ST. LOUIS - The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) will target expired vehicle registration violations this March in St. Louis County. According to the patrol, Troop C officials will focus on vehicles in St. Louis County that are on the roads with expired registrations. This includes temporary tags and other types of registration-related violations. To [...]

Pop singer Pink says she is not separated from her husband, former pro motocross racer Carey Hart, despite reports suggesting otherwise.

Police announced Friday that they have arrested a woman suspected of human trafficking in Culver City, and, as a result of the operation, rescued four sex trafficked victims. According to the Culver City Police Department, detectives launched an investigation after receiving an anonymous tip about a possible commercial sex trafficking operation within the city. After [...]

(KRON) -- A speeding driver in Milpitas on Thursday was caught with a dozen kilograms of cocaine after a police K-9 alerted to the narcotics during a traffic enforcement stop, according to the California Highway Patrol. The CHP officer had “observed indicators of criminal activity” after pulling the driver over for speeding, authorities said. His [...]

MERRILLVILLE, Ind. — A man and woman were found dead Friday morning in Merrillville in a suspected murder-suicide. Merrillville police were dispatched to the 7600 block of Van Buren Street on the report of an assault with a firearm. When officers arrived at the home, they found a man and woman dead inside the residence. [...]

On The Red Carpet takes you inside the annual Oscar Nominees Luncheon in Beverly Hills for a look at what really happens at the season's most exclusive event.

A car manufacturer is changing its tune and replacing a woman's car engine under a recall.

A couple is speaking out after their roommate allegedly poisoned them, leading to a standoff with deputies. Video shows the man spraying bug spray on their groceries.

Whether you're planning a night out downtown or a daytime outing with the kids, here's a curated guide to what's happening in the nation's capital from Friday through Sunday.

Booking agent Kelly Deasy moved to Chicago from Pennsylvania to study the music business at Columbia College Chicago. She dove headfirst into the local music scene, putting on her own events and taking on internships in several areas of the industry—she worked at Aware Records, Audiotree, Bottom Lounge, the Music Garage, and elsewhere. After graduating […]

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ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The New York State Museum is honoring the Black women who helped shape Albany’s history through a new exhibit. "Fashion and Faith: Hats of the Great Migration" explores the lived experiences of these women through the church hats they wore. “The hidden story behind them is how they were able to [...]

The long-awaited sixth installment of the "Scary Movie" franchise is already generating enormous buzz -- and the official trailer hasn't even dropped yet.

Burger King is testing AI-powered headsets that can recite recipes, alert managers when inventories are low and even track how friendly employees are to customers.

CHICAGO — To close out Black History Month, members of historically black Greek fraternities and sororities took over North Lawndale College Prep for a day of mentorship, inspiration and fun. The event, which featured nine black Greek organizations, was dubbed the "D9 Takeover." Friday's takeover offered students the chance to take a little break from [...]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Benson Lu’s life revolves around Pokémon. The 26-year-old has played the mobile game Pokémon Go every day for a decade, watches...

ST. LOUIS - The weekend is here, and so is a variety of events that will give residents plenty to do, including the St. Louis Coffee Festival and sporting events. Art in Bloom Friday to Sunday at the St. Louis Art Museum Visitors can experience dozens of works from the Museum’s collection imaginatively interpreted by [...]

State Farm announced Thursday that it will issue a one‑time dividend this summer to qualifying policyholders across more than 49 million State Farm Mutual auto vehicles. The company said the distribution is funded by “financial strength and stronger‑than‑expected underwriting performance reported across the industry.” The dividend averages about $100 per vehicle. Payment amounts will vary [...]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton told members of Congress on Friday that he “did nothing wrong” in his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and saw no signs of Epstein's sexual abuse as he faced hours of grilling from lawmakers over his connections to the disgraced financier from more than two decades ago. “I saw [...]