MCSO said there was no incident between a student and a teacher, adding that a 53-year-old teacher is accused of falsely setting off her panic alarm.

St. Louis Public Schools has announced Dr. Myra Michelle Berry will serve as the district's next full-time superintendent after serving in the role on an interim basis for several months.

If you've used an Android since 2017, you may qualify.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — In a potential boost to Middle East ceasefire efforts, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that he authorized direct negotiations with Lebanon “as soon as possible” aimed at disarming Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants and establishing relations between the neighbors. The two countries have technically been at war since Israel [...]

Dr. Arman Faravardeh has performed over 1,000 kidney transplants. He explains the innovations involved in the surgical procedure.

The priciest concessions at the Masters, beer and wine, cost just $6 each. The Georgia golf tournament prides itself on a simple and affordable menu, even as ticket prices continue to climb.

Maryland officials have announced a settlement with the owner and operator of the massive cargo ship that crashed into a Baltimore bridge two years ago, causing its deadly collapse

Lakewood police are investigating a bomb threat call at CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital Thursday afternoon.

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) is investigating what it is calling a potential bomb threat at Penrose Hospital on North Nevada Avenue. On Thursday, April 9, CSPD posted to social media at around 11:15 a.m. that officers were investigating a potential bomb threat at the hospital located in the 2200 block [...]

A 25-year-old man was arrested earlier this month following the death of a man at an RTD park and ride in Thornton on March 25.

When it comes to roller coaster enthusiasts, there's no place in the world like Southern California. With Six Flags Magic Mountain, Knott’s Berry Farm, SeaWorld, and the Disney parks all within a short drive of one another, the region is a mecca for thrill seekers. There are countless groundbreaking and record-setting rides, attracting millions of [...]

Magic Mountain is worth $533 million less than Six Flags Entertainment Corp. previously thought, part of a broader reassessment that wiped out more than $1.5 billion in value across the company’s portfolio. The write-down was disclosed in the company’s latest financial filing and reflects what accountants call a “goodwill and intangible asset impairment.” “That extra [...]

Defense Attorney David Yannetti will represent Nicholas O’Malley, who is charged with manslaughter in the death of Stephenson King. Yannetti was a part of Karen...

People sell wild animals for food and for traditional medicine — legally and illegally. A study looks at the risks of spillover diseases from those pangolins, giant rats and other exotic critters.

Two people were left in critical condition after a stabbing in Sherman Oaks early Thursday morning, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. An LAPD spokesperson told KTLA officers received a call around 4:50 a.m. reporting a double stabbing near the intersection of Chandler Boulevard and Hazeltine Avenue. The stabbing occurred on the street, police [...]

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom , through 5/3 at Goodman Theatre

The post <i>Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom</i> returns to the Goodman appeared first on Chicago Reader .

Candy Hall of Fame expected to open in summer 2027 on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile.

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A miner was rescued Wednesday after being trapped for nearly 14 days following a collapse in…

The Salvation Army's annual "Reflections on Style" boutique opened on Wednesday in Upper Kirby, selling donated items from high-end brands like Chanel.

The Sugar Wife , through 5/3, the Artistic Home at Theater Wit

The post <i>The Sugar Wife</i> explores capitalist exploitation and philanthropy appeared first on Chicago Reader .

According to Gas Buddy, the earliest drivers could see relief at the pump is this weekend

Maryland has reached a settlement with the owner and operator of the massive cargo ship that crashed into a Baltimore bridge two years ago, causing its deadly collapse, state officials announced Thursday.

The City of St. Louis has filed a major lawsuit challenging Missouri's state takeover of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department last year, aiming to overturn the law that established state control entirely.

A soda machine, of all things, set the stage for today’s Internet of Things. It was connected to a network to show soda bottle levels, setting the stage for today’s technology landscape, where platforms—not products—drive the greatest impact.

What began as a novel way to research public opinion or make a quick buck is now raising deeper ethical questions in Washington.

Former New York City police Sgt. Erik Duran was sentenced to three to nine years in prison for throwing a cooler at a fleeing drug suspect in 2023, killing him.

En el primer día del cese del fuego entre EE.UU. e Irán el miércoles, Israel ejecutó su mayor andanada de…

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate eased this week, a modest relief for prospective homebuyers who have been facing higher…

It's time to get the umbrella back out again, especially on Friday.

The Artemis II astronauts don't have a lot of space to exercise. That's why they've got the flywheel — a small device that can be used for strength and cardio workouts.

LIMA, Peru (AP) — A former minister, a comedian and a political heiress are among 35 candidates to become Peru’s…

Shriners Children's Philadelphia has started its own 'Carpool Karaoke' to help kids feel more comfortable with hospitals, care providers and medical devices. Music therapist Rebecca Dadi hosts the weekly social media series.

Joel Embiid will not play in what is far and away the most challenging game left on the Sixers' schedule. The team may need to finish the season 3-0 to earn a playoff spot.

When the US this month sent its first crewed rocket mission into space in 50 years, Michigan-made products went along…

A Maryland circuit court judge has refused to halt forced evacuations at the Marylander Condominiums, handing another defeat to homeowners who say vagrants disabled their heating system four months ago.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Court Appointed Special Advocates in Texas speak about the work it does for children in foster care.

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon reeled Thursday after the deadliest day of the renewed war between Israel and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah…

Kassandra at the Top of the World , through 4/18, Fat Theatre Project and the Terror Cottas at Berger Park Coach House

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A tentative U.S.-Iran ceasefire is faltering after Israel pounded Beirut and as Iran maintains its grip on the Strait of…

The Trojan Women , through 4/19, Eos Theatre Company at Bramble Arts Loft

The post Eos Theatre Company makes its debut with a new version of <i>The Trojan Women</i> appeared first on Chicago Reader .

A pursuit in Fort Lauderdale ended with an SUV flipping onto someone’s front yard and a suspected burglar in custody, police said. According to Fort...

Carl Rogers Jr. was sentenced to 18 years in prison for causing serious injuries to his 5-year-old son, after a bench trial in which a judge determined that the injuries were not accidental and likely required a significant amount of force.

The Rensselaer Student Union at RPI will be presenting their inaugural Touch Grass Festival this weekend.

A search and rescue operation is ongoing for two individuals following the partial collapse of a parking garage under construction in Philadelphia, officials said.

The Official Biography , through 4/19, Her Story Theater at the Den Theatre

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- City leaders broke ground on a new project Thursday that's costing nearly $30 million to help reduce sewer overflows throughout Buffalo and replace the city’s 100-year-old pipes. “The infrastructure for this vibrant neighborhood on Buffalo’s west side will be transformed,” said Rosaleen Nogle, principal sanitary engineer with the Buffalo Sewer Authority. Leaders [...]

Sing Sing Correctional Facility.





Overtime spending in the state jumped nearly 23% compared to the prior year. [ more › ]

Automatic registration is expected to begin later this year - but are there exceptions?

A 33-year-old man died in a car crash on Wednesday in the Marine Villa neighborhood after losing control of his vehicle while attempting to exit Interstate 55.

Rocky Mountain National Park is brimming with wildlife, from the biggest moose to the smallest pikas; but did you know another four-legged alpine animal lives in the park, and you can even work with them?

An afternoon pursuit that led to a crash in a residential neighborhood and a suspected bank in police custody charted a path of destruction in...

Brian Yue and Claire Bi's Cheng-Lan’s Corner opened in March with "Cian Dayrit: A Country, A Body," the first solo exhibition in Hong Kong by the Filipino multimedia artist.

Firefighters responded to 9 Twine Hurst Place in Southbridge on Thursday for a three fire alarm at an apartment building. At this time there is...

The number of U.S. births and the fertility rate of American women declined from 2024 to 2025, including for teens.

Authorities are seeking the culprits involved in a robbery early Thursday of more than $100,000 in computer equipment from the CDW complex in Vernon Hills.

GURNEE, Ill. — Great Wolf Lodge's season pass is coming to the Gurnee location for the first time. Beginning Thursday, families can purchase one of two Season Pass options for any U.S. lodge, including Gurnee, valid for visits from May 1 through August 31, 2026. There are two options; a $90 limited pass and a [...]

A Glasgow, Kentucky, truck driver turned a quick energy drink errand into a life-changing payday after a $20 lottery ticket landed him a $551,151 jackpot -- and his wife needed to see it to believe it.

Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man who impersonated a construction or service worker to burglarize an Orange County apartment. The suspect, dressed in a yellow reflective top and a baseball cap, is seen pressing the victim’s doorbell in a Ring video released Wednesday by the Santa Ana Police Department. At some [...]

A Philadelphia probation officer who ran an illegal sports gambling operation for nearly eight years was sentenced to one day in custody, a year of home detention and $200,000 in forfeiture, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.

Sean Combs' attorneys are challenging his 50-month federal prison sentence, calling it a “perversion of justice.”

As NASA's Artemis II mission rounds the far side of the Moon, a reporter recalls the honor of shaking hands with astronaut Neil Armstrong decades ago.

The Red Sox found time to put that clashing, atomic-green Monster energy drink logo on the Monster. They should have added another bat or two to hit the ball over it.

The post They’ve finally won consecutive games, but we’re going to need to see more, and other thoughts on the Red Sox’ 4-8 start appeared first on Boston.com .

After an offseason of big changes, the Colorado Rockies have been a pleasant surprise at the start of the 2026 season, posting a .500 record this far into the season for the first time since May 2022.

Police say the owner of the attacking dog left the scene before first responders arrived.

The post Police search for owner, dog after man and dog are attacked in Everett appeared first on Boston.com .

SOHO has sued the city, insisting environmental study is required for recent changes to the city's historic program to be valid.

Summertime outside the Jewish Community Center in New York City, rows of empty baby strollers are parked for children enrolled for day camp and childhood programs run by the JCC.





Many working parents struggle to find coverage when many of the city’s existing preschool programs end by 3 p.m. and aren’t open over the summer. [ more › ]

The U.S. fertility rate dropped to another record low in 2025, continuing a trend that has persisted for years. A declining fertility rate means there are fewer people entering the workforce and contributing to Social Security and Medicare.

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A North Carolina woman with a top-secret military security clearance was arrested and indicted on charges that she leaked classified national defense information to a journalist over a period of several years, the Justice Department said.

An NBA star who hails from Prince George's County is buying the site of the decommissioned Six Flags America amusement park in Bowie.

Rain chances are elevated through the weekend into next week. A few storms may be strong to severe. -- Meteorologist Tommy House

The Getty Center, one of California’s most iconic art museums, announced Thursday that it will close for a year for major renovations aimed at enhancing the visitor experience ahead of the 2028 Summer Games. “Getty is embarking on an exciting new chapter,” said Katherine E. Fleming, president and CEO of the J. Paul Getty Trust. [...]

Worshippers returned Thursday to Jerusalem's holiest sites for the first time in over six weeks after Israeli authorities lifted restrictions on public gatherings that had been in place throughout the war with Iran.

The Mütter Museum will host its third annual Radiant Ball, an after-hours event that combines live music, dancing and a look at early 20th-century science.

Protesters marched through Market Street on Wednesday evening, demanding an end to the war with Iran. The demonstration was one of several held across the country the same day.

The Iranian and Ukrainian coastal defenses that have frustrated two of the world's three most powerful navies offer timely lessons for Taiwan as it looks to fend off a potential attack by China.

An 88-year-old woman was found dead inside her South Side residence on Tuesday morning, and the medical examiner has ruled her death a homicide.

A new restaurant is getting ready to open in downtown Schenectady. Electric City Bar & Grill will be located at 108 Jay Street.

The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is being tested after Israel launched large-scale attacks across Lebanon on Wednesday.

The former home of the Jersey Journal, in Jersey City, in early 2025. The long-running newspaper shut down later that year.





Governor Sherrill's proposed budget nixes funding for a decade-long effort to boost local news startups and innovation. [ more › ]

Fashionphile gives people the chance to shop for pre-owned designer goods, including bags, watches, shoes and more at discounted prices.

Retired NASA astronaut Susan Kilrain discusses the crew's return and what they'll experience once back on Earth.

West Dundee police are urging teens to think twice about playing the popular “senior assassins” game, after it scared people and led to a school lockdown Tuesday.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A fire early Thursday morning on Sherman Street in Buffalo has been ruled as arson. Crews responded to the vacant home at 467 Sherman around 1:30 a.m. Thursday. The fire started on the first floor and spread to the second floor. There were no injuries. The cost placed on damages was [...]

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- BART commuters faced train service outages and major delays Thursday morning. The issue stemmed from an equipment problem on the tracks near San Bruno on the Peninsula, according to the transit agency. A service advisory issued at 8:43 a.m. informed riders of major delays on the SFO Line in the Antioch, [...]

An octagon-shaped house sitting among the trees of Colorado was the most-saved listing in the state on Airbnb's website, and it's only a little over an hour drive from Denver.

Police arrested a man after, they said, he attacked his 72-year-old roommate inside a North Miami Beach home, then threatened to “kill all the officers.”...

A man is facing multiple charges in connection with two thefts at retail stores in Southwest Miami-Dade, authorities said. Carlos Arturo Cardozosoto faces charges of...

The Supreme Court on Thursday shut down an attempt by Samuel Ronan, a longtime liberal Democrat, to force his way onto the Republican primary ballot for a congressional seat from Ohio.

"Our leaders and our media are stupid enough to keep asking questions like 'why do they hate us?' Hate us?! They don't hate US! WE HATE THEM!" director Michael Moore wrote about U.S. military action in Iran. "We're the bad guys!"

One way to help beat the heat is to assemble delicious no-cooking recipes to help your body cool and regulate its temperature.

Riverview Farms touts its environmental record and market forces in an expansion bid that's opposed by many small farmers. MPCA will field comments for another month and host a public meeting in Morris.

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The bill would ban phones in schools and require parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds to access social media.

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Barbara, 96, is getting a helpful paw from Chewy the Newfoundland, who digs the perfect hole for planting flowers.

NYPD sergeant Erik Duran leaves a Bronx courtroom following opening arguments in his criminal trial Wednesday.





A Bronx judge convicted Erik Duran for killing Eric Duprey during an attempted drug bust. [ more › ]

French authorities said that at least four people, two men and two women, died on Thursday as they were trying to get onboard an inflatable boat to attempt the perilous sea crossing from northern France to the U.K.

Former Republican Sen. Ben Sasse spoke candidly Thursday about his terminal cancer diagnosis, telling a New York Times podcast that his tumors have shrunk dramatically even as he prepares for death.

The San Diego Padres unveiled their new Nike MLB City Connect uniforms for the 2026 season, which pay tribute to the region's culture, scenic views, and deep binational identity, featuring a Día de los Muertos sleeve patch and other design elements inspired by the Pacific coastline and local traditions.

Police said they arrested a man in connection with a fall from an apartment building in Miami Beach that left a man dead. According to...

The Iran war is darkening the outlook for the world economy - whether or not a fragile ceasefire holds, the head of the International Monetary Fund warned Thursday.