Little Big Fatz in Wynantskill officially opened for the season on Ash Wednesday, or February 18. Owner Albert Deeb said the business is very busy on Fridays during Lent.

Isaiah Zagar, who died Thursday at the age of 86, frequently hid himself, his wife, pets, motto and artists he admired in his mixed-media mosaics across South Philly. Here's how to spot the Easter eggs.

Lindsay Clancy, the 35-year-old Duxbury mother arrested and indicted for murdering her three young children in January 2023, appeared in court for the first time...

Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Airbnb announced its largest incentive program for new hosts to boost listings. Under the offer, new entire‑home hosts in any of the 16 host cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico who welcome their first guests between now and July 31, 2026, are eligible for a $750 [...]

Freeskier Alex Ferreira clinches a tenth gold medal for the U.S. in these Games, tying the U.S.'s all-time record for gold medals in a Winter Olympics.

The warming trend continues into the final full weekend of February before a powerful cold front arrives, unleashing another winter chill for early next week....

A toddler was rushed to the hospital after being attacked by a dog in Hallandale Beach, Friday. According to Hallandale Police, officers responded to reports...

Chicago police are searching for a man in connection with a sexual assault that happened in Logan Square.

MILAN (AP) — The United States is 40 minutes away from playing for the gold medal in men’s hockey at…

The federal government is asking a court to “run roughshod” over the First Amendment after seizing electronic devices from a Washington Post reporter's Virginia home last month, an attorney for the newspaper argued Friday.

PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui’s status for Japan in the World Baseball Classic could be…

WEST SAND LAKE, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- Resting on the right end of the 43 Mall Shopping Plaza in West Sand Lake, is the remains of businesses that once brought people together—places filled with laughter, routine, and familiar faces. Today, while the weight of the loss is still fresh, what’s standing just as strong is the support [...]

Authorities in Nevada are investigating a "counter terrorism incident" involving a man who allegedly tried to ram a vehicle into a power substation outside Boulder City.

Sidney Dearing was a hugely successful Oakland businessman and became the first Black homeowner in Piedmont when he bought a house in January 1924. But within a year, Dearing, his wife and two young children were forced out. Now, 100 years later, his family is taking action.

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Kaillie Humphries Armbruster saw the leaderboard at the midpoint of the two-woman bobsled competition at…

Los Angeles County health officials on Thursday confirmed a case of measles in a person who recently traveled internationally and visited several public locations in Los Angeles County while infectious. This is the fourth case of measles reported by health officials this year. Health officials say the traveler potentially exposed others at LAX on Feb. [...]

While the Department of Homeland Security shut down Feb. 14 after Senate Democrats blocked funding, a group of senators was wheels-up to Munich, Germany, for an international security conference -- all on the taxpayer's dime.

Related video: Suburban chiropractor accused of secretly recording more than 100 patients KANE COUNTY, Ill. (WGN) — A grand jury has returned a 76-count indictment against a Batavia-area chiropractor accused of secretly video recording his patients as they undressed or were partially unclothed. David Hanson is the owner of Hanson Family Chiropractic, located at 1928 [...]

LIVIGNO, Italy (AP) — Over a decade of trying and getting oh-so-close, American freeskier Alex Ferreira twirled his pole above…

UT Austin student researchers are teaming up with Fall Creek Vineyards to uncover the science behind Texas wine — from analyzing grape leaves and berries to using lab tools that act like an “X‑ray” of wine. Their work has helped detect wine fraud, study pesticide effects, and understand how Texas heat shapes flavor.

Scoring a perfect 36 on the test is a tough task, but two students at St. Michael's Catholic Preparatory School did just that.

Six women killed in the Castle Peak avalanche were among a group of eight close friends and experienced backcountry skiers on a trip together, their families said in a statement Thursday.

OpenAI hires OpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger to advance personal A.I. agents, even as experts warn of privacy and security concerns.

The logo for the Chicago-based production company putting on “Subsurface: A Behind the Rock Exhibition”—a one-day event and screening experience that will take place at Public Works Gallery on Saturday, February 21—is an approximation of Sisyphus pushing his boulder. It’s an apt visual metaphor for filmmaking. In Greek mythology, Sisyphus was condemned to spend eternity […]

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Parents are supposed to talk to their kids about drugs, sex -- and now ICE?

It's out with the old and in with the new for Texas State University as the school prepares to join the Pac-12.

A chiropractor accused of secretly videotaping his undressed child patients is now charged with sharing those videos as child sex abuse materials, according to Kane County prosecutors.

This gallery showcases top photos from Day 14 of the Milan Cortina Olympics taken by Associated Press photographers. ___ AP…

Schaumburg emergency crews and the Cook County sheriff’s bomb squad responded to a report of a suspicious package that caused employees to vacate the Zurich North America headquarters Friday morning.

Friday At Jockey Club Brasileiro Rio de Janeiro Purse: $2,469,450 Surface: Red clay RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) _ Results Friday…

Officials at Yosemite National Park in California closed the park through Friday because of major snowfall and the threat of falling trees.

The former police chief in New Haven, Connecticut, was arrested Friday on larceny charges following allegations he stole $85,000 from…

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — The top-ranked Canadian women couldn’t overcome “straighter” ice and a sharp Sweden squad, and now…

A stretch of South Street will take on a fantasy theme this spring as Queen & Rook hosts its annual Fantasy Faire Block Party on Saturday, May 2.

Racing fans will get to watch 2026 Formula 1 Grand Prix races, including Austin's October race, live in at least 50 IMAX theaters across the country.

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are a positive development, but they do not eliminate the need for lifestyle modifications like diet and exercise, experts say. Making a permanent dent in Americans' weight crisis will take a combination of strategies.

The U.S. Department of Transportation says nearly one in five commercial driver’s licenses issued to non‑citizen drivers in Illinois were issued illegally

A dog named Copper sits in Washington Square Park during a snow storm on Jan. 25.





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ABC7 Eyewitness News reporter Lyanne Melendez spoke with Oakland's own newly minted gold medalist Alysa Liu in 2019 when she was just 13, and thinking about her future Olympic dreams.

The reward for information about the disappearance of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, has been increased to $200,000 after a glove containing DNA near the scene did not match any profiles in federal criminal databases.

Dressed in black and using a wheelchair, Clancy addressed the court only once during the brief proceedings.

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A partial rail suspension affecting areas of downtown Buffalo has been extended until Monday, the NFTA announced Friday. A suspension of Metro rail service between the Allen and DL&W stations was first put in place to accommodate the removal of the pedestrian bridge on Main Street. It was originally scheduled to [...]

MATTOON, Ill. (WCIA) -- A federal judge is ruling to keep a first-of-its-kind law on the books in Illinois. It prohibits banks and credit card companies from charging swipe fees on certain parts of sales. The Interchange Fee Prohibition Act was passed in late 2024. But the Illinois Bankers Association, Illinois Credit Union League and [...]

(KRON) -- An illegal fence that was erected at Thornton State Beach in Daly City will be dismantled Friday afternoon, according to San Mateo County Supervisor David J. Canepa. The fence, which was put up in the area of the Skyline Boulevard and John Daly Boulevard intersection, was erected by "Lucky" Luke Brugnara, a convicted [...]

The Missouri Senate is considering a bill that will remove the statute of limitations for survivors of sex assault.

Happy Friday! We’ve got a wintry mess out there that will continue overnight, however we’re tracking our most impactful snowstorm Sunday night into Monday. Most...

It’s all about tinkering, not rebuilding, this offseason for the Denver Broncos.

The Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates approved the measure, which now heads to Beacon Hill and could raise $60 million annually for housing.

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An AI film festival promised the winner a two-week run in theaters, but some theater chains are refusing to put it on the big screen. The winner, Igor Alferov’s “Thanksgiving Day,” is an intergalactic tale about a bear and platypus that was created using AI tools like Gemini 3.1 and Nano Banana Pro. When word [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Sanborn woman who previously worked as treasurer of the popular Canal Fest in the Tonawandas was arrested on a grand larceny charge last year, according to North Tonawanda police. The festival complained of possible theft on Sept. 2. Carrie Heyn, 45, was subsequently arrested and charged with third-degree grand larceny [...]

In total, 232 Team USA athletes are competing at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, more than any other delegation. KXAN is keeping a running list of which athletes won medals.

ABC7 is "Celebrating Black Joy" ahead of the annual Black Joy Parade and Festival! The annual event, in its ninth year, celebrates Black culture and history.

With 116 medal events in total, KXAN is keeping track of how many medals each participating team has won.

The takeover was scheduled at 3 p.m. Friday and would be monitored for public safety, police said.

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From the outside, on a cold January morning, the Bit Theatre in Aurora looks sterile. But inside, it’s warm, buzzing and full of families awaiting the start of an exclusive improv performance. This show, a partnership between The Bit Theatre and Awesome Life Academy, is being staged for an audience of young adults with special needs.

A former Fauquier County high school football coach who solicited nude photos from students is out of jail after being given a suspended sentence.

By the time the school year settles into its rhythm, most families are juggling packed calendars, long to-do lists, and very little downtime. When schedules feel nonstop, healthy routines can slip without anyone noticing. A few steady habits can help everyone stay on track.

Governor JB Pritzker is pushing for a bill to prohibit students from using cell phones and other devices in schools, with the goal of improving student achievement, social skills and mental health.

ABC13 highlights budding track star Dillion Mitchell who had already set a record at just 16-years-old and has his sights set on the big stage in two years.

The San Francisco Police Department said an officer was involved in a crash during a police pursuit Friday morning.

A recent study ranked two Central Texas cities in the top 20 for where millennials are moving.

A Downey man has been arrested on federal charges accusing him of grooming minor girls online and coercing them into creating sexually explicit videos, including footage involving self-harm, that authorities say he later shared with others. Bryant Najera Gonzalez, 24, has since been charged with production of child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office [...]

Federal authorities say eight defendants are in custody after investigators seized 25 firearms, kilograms of drugs, and tens of thousands in cash across Eastern Massachusetts.

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A 25-year-old man was arrested last week after allegedly causing thousands of dollars worth of damage to a hotel room in Brighton.

The recalled frozen product - containing fried rice, vegetables, chicken meat and eggs - is sold in 20-ounce plastic bags.

Horford said he would share more details later before adding that he felt it was time for him to go elsewhere.

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San Diego Mesa College will offer a degree as a physical therapy assistant, and Southwestern College will give degrees in transborder environmental design.

New York's Appellate Division allowed the state's redistricting commission to begin redrawing district lines for the only Republican-held congressional seat in New York City, after a lower court order invalidated the 11th Congressional District, days before candidates are supposed to start collecting signatures to get on the ballot.

The Boulder Police Department is trying to identify an individual accused of breaking into a vehicle and stealing a wallet in the 3200 block of 9th Street on Feb. 14.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Jessica Pegula is one victory away from her first WTA title of the season. Having reached the semifinals of every tournament she has played since last summer's U.S. Open, the Buffalonian came back to beat compatriot Amanda Anisimova in three sets (1-6, 6-4, 6-3) on Friday to reach the title match [...]

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is warning the community about unauthorized flyers containing false information regarding the 2017 death of 17-year-old Maggie Long.

As the city reconsiders development of the long-empty parcel, Boston.com readers argue that rebuilding Madison Park would be a tangible public good.

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A Miami woman who advertised herself as a doctor on social media was arrested Thursday after undercover investigators caught her preparing to inject an unapproved...

Carlton, 41, was convicted of second-degree murder back in December.

"That particular area of Arizona is a high drug and money transporting area it has deepen my believe that this is in some way related to a money making venture by people involved with a cartel.”

La Jolla Cove in San Diego has been ranked the #1 beach in the US and #7 in the world by Tripadvisor, based on reviews from travelers who enjoyed the beach's calm waters, sea lions, and stunning sunsets.

Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison said Friday he will no longer seek to fire two cops who called U.S. Border Patrol during separate traffic stops, supporting instead a 30-day unpaid suspension imposed by the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners.

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WGN's Dean Richards shares a list of shows and events happening in Chicagoland this weekend, including comedy, music, theater, and outdoor activities.

The request comes amid reports that the sheriff’s office had fielded over tens of thousands of calls in the first half of February.

Japan's traditional kimono is experiencing a creative and sustainable revival, as designers and artisans reimagine centuries-old garments into modern fashion and keepsakes rather than letting them gather dust in closets.

Montgomery County in Maryland has agreed to pay the parents who had to sue to force the schools to allow their kids to opt out of pro-LGBT lessons.

Roughly five weeks into the Spring 2026 semester, students at Huston Tillotson University are exploring cultural landscapes and community preservation.

We needed to dress for extremely cold temperatures with little relief. Throughout the day, there would be no tents or buildings nearby to step inside and get warm. Layering in the morning involved effectively three complete sets of clothing.

They say spring brings optimism. For the 2026 Colorado Rockies, the club hopes the old adage holds true.

Espresso martini fans will have plenty of reasons to spend a Saturday in Northern Liberties next month.

A woman is in critical condition after the bicycle she was riding collided with an SUV Thursday afternoon in Aurora.

A playful Valentine’s Day announcement unveiled the long-requested service.

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ST. LOUIS - Two men climbed the Gateway Arch on July 14, 1964, to protest the exclusion of Black workers from construction jobs on the landmark. Percy Green II and Richard Daly scaled 125 feet of a construction ladder during the height of the Civil Rights Movement to demand fair hiring practices. The protest occurred [...]

A Round Lake Beach woman and her boyfriend charged with the death of her 8-year-old son may not have any contact with their other children, including children who did not live in their home, a Lake County judge ordered Friday.

The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office announced the results of an undercover operation where, officials said, they found cases of corruption, leading them to arrest nearly two...

The owner of Taysha Florist has been arraigned on multiple charges stemming from an incident earlier this year, according to the Albany County District Attorney's Office.

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Southwest Airlines is continuing its expansion efforts at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, with four new nonstop routes planned for October.

A school district just outside Houston is now the second district in Texas to adopt a prayer period under a new Texas law.

Gerard “Jerry” Boucher and his wife, Kathleen “Kit” Boucher, fell through the ice Feb. 14 while walking their dog.

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Nearly 74% of Texas is under "moderate to exceptional" drought conditions as of Tuesday, according to the National Integrated Drought Information System, or NIDIS.

Travis Sanheim's first Olympic point pushed Canada into the gold medal game after a 3-2 thriller over Rasmus Ristolainen and Finland.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bandits (4-5) stopped their four-game skid with an 11-10 victory last week in Halifax and will enter the second half of season seeking to get back to .500 and regain their footing in the playoff race on the road Friday night against the Vancouver Warriors (6-3). Here’s how to watch, [...]

Surveillance video captured a brazen overnight burglary in Anaheim this week in which thieves broke into a neighboring business, tunneled through a wall and stole roughly $180,000 worth of Pokémon cards, police said. The break-in happened around 3 a.m. Tuesday into early Wednesday morning at DOWE Collectibles in the 1100 block of North Harbor Boulevard, [...]

Starting next school year, Clairemont High School's "Chieftains" will be changed to "Captains," if approved by the San Diego Unified School District's (SDUSD) Board of Education.