CAIRO (AP) — Iran doubled down on its pledge to restrict ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz as long…

Ottawa Senators (44-27-11, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (53-22-7, in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Monday, 7:30…

Minnesota Wild (46-24-12, in the Central Division) vs. Dallas Stars (50-20-12, in the Central Division) Dallas; Monday, 9:30 p.m. EDT…

Anaheim Ducks (43-33-6, in the Pacific Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (41-30-11, in the Pacific Division) Edmonton, Alberta; Monday, 10 p.m.…

Philadelphia Flyers (43-27-12, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (41-25-16, in the Metropolitan Division) Pittsburgh; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT…

Today is Sunday, April 19, the 109th day of 2026. There are 256 days left in the year. Today in…

Iran reversed its decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and warned that it would continue to block transit through…

Milwaukee Brewers (12-8, second in the NL Central) vs. Miami Marlins (9-12, second in the NL East) Miami; Sunday, 1:40…

New York Mets (7-14, fifth in the NL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (11-9, fifth in the NL Central) Chicago; Sunday,…

San Francisco Giants (9-12, fourth in the NL West) vs. Washington Nationals (9-12, third in the NL East) Washington; Sunday,…

Los Angeles Dodgers (15-5, first in the NL West) vs. Colorado Rockies (8-13, fifth in the NL West) Denver; Sunday,…

Atlanta Braves (14-7, first in the NL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (8-12, fourth in the NL East) Philadelphia; Sunday, 7:20…

PHALABORWA, South Africa (AP) — Two enormous sandlike dunes at an old chemical processing plant in South Africa are at…

Mientras miles de personas abarrotaban las calles de Budapest el fin de semana pasado para celebrar la derrota de Viktor…

A couple remains on edge after burglars ransacked their Sylmar home and escaped with $300,000 worth of jewelry and valuables. On April 15, Los Angeles police responded to a burglary call at a home on the 12000 block of Herron Street around 8 p.m. Security cameras showed two masked burglars approaching the victims’ house. They [...]

San Diego is facing criticism for its enforcement of the daylighting law, with a City Heights resident receiving a $115 parking ticket for parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk, despite not knowing about the law, and the city's proposed budget cutting funds for identifying and painting impacted intersections.

Two teenagers living with Type 1 Diabetes hosted a benefit rock concert, raising thousands of dollars for Breakthrough T1D, an organization that helped them manage their condition.

This week, NASA announced it had shut down one of that spacecraft's remaining science instruments — not because the mission has failed, but to keep it alive a little longer.

Sharp Memorial Hospital celebrated 40 years of its heart transplant program, which has completed 537 heart transplants since its launch in 1985, with doctors, nurses, and transplant recipients reflecting on the life-saving work done.

Former President Barack Obama met privately with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before joining together to read to preschoolers at a child care center in the Bronx.

Police are investigating a deadly crash involving a motorcycle in Aurora on Saturday evening.

Six people, including two pedestrians, were injured after two vehicles crashed at an intersection in Panorama City Friday. Los Angeles Fire Departmnt crews responded to the scene on the 14600 block of West Plummer Street just before 8 p.m. Footage from the scene showed the crash involved a Toyota Corolla hatchback and a larger-model Honda [...]

An explosion that sent a pillar of smoke rising over the hills near the Simi Dog Park in Simi Valley Friday was special effects for the upcoming “Jackass” sequel, “Jackass” star Johnny Knoxville announced on social media. Instagram user @joekonwsventura posted video of the smoke to social media shortly after the explosion. Knoxville responded to [...]

The Flyers skated hard, suppressed a veteran and high-powered Penguins offense, and took Game 1, 3-2, with the style of play that has already carried them this far.

Two Step Inn music festival cancelled its Saturday concert due to severe weather, according to a social media post.

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 [...]

Every round of the NBA playoffs will be nationally televised, leaving no room for local broadcasters on the call.

The post Sports media: Mike Breen speaks up for regional networks, who don’t air first-round NBA playoff games under new deal appeared first on Boston.com .

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

Denver’s famous Mile High 420 Fest is on Monday, but the Colorado Department of Transportation is expecting many to celebrate ahead of time.

The giant repair project Caltrans warned us about is here. A 1.6-mile stretch of the eastbound I-80 Bayshore Freeway is closed this weekend. Here's how drivers are coping.

Officials warned drivers to keep their windows shut due to the number of bees in the area.

Roberto Daniel GarciaJacobo, 24, was found unresponsive at MCC San Diego on Saturday, April 18, and was pronounced dead shortly after by EMS personnel.

Saturday marks the end of Black Maternal Health Week, a campaign started by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance to raise awareness around Black maternity and infant death rates.

Anaheim Angels Hall of Famer Garret Anderson has passed away, the franchise announced on Friday. He was 53 years old.

The alert came technically through, but a setting I missed may have kept it from sounding.

Lawyers for D4vd (aka David Burke), the singer who was arrested in connection with the death of a 14-year-old girl, have proclaimed their client’s innocence in a statement issued shortly after he was taken into custody on Thursday.

The announcement comes just a few months after Trainor and husband Daryl Sabara welcomed their new baby, Mikey.

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

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Community members gathered at St. John's Community Church Saturday to celebrate the 100th birthday of a World War II veteran of both the Army and Navy. John Eggen, a lifelong Western New Yorker, celebrated the major milestone alongside friends. "I saw quite a bit of the world," Eggen said. "I came [...]

Two men have been arrested after thousands of gift cards were allegedly stolen from Houston and Austin area stores, according to investigators.

Neighbors in a quiet Temecula neighborhood received a shocking surprise when a hot-air balloon landed in a home’s backyard Saturday. A witness said she was awoken by the sounds of her neighbors yelling outside her home just after 8 a.m. Video showed a large group of neighbors standing outside watching the scene unfold. The balloon [...]

The annual Variety St. Louis "Believe Gala" was held Saturday over at The Ritz Carlton.

Students over at Rockwood South Middle School held a pet adoption event Saturday.

Austin police are warning drivers about a rise in auto thefts involving criminals using onboard diagnostic tools to access and start vehicles.

Six St. Louis-area residents are now facing federal charges in an $8.3 million pandemic fraud scheme.

GRAFTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- With Earth Day around the corner, a group in Rensselaer County has been continuing its push to save a local reservoir, even as the future of the site remains uncertain. On Saturday afternoon, volunteers focused on cleaning up the Martin Dunham Reservoir area in Grafton while advocating for a place that [...]

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Small hail peppered the Austin area as strong thunderstorms moved through Saturday. A few of the storms dropped rain and up to pea-sized hail in San Marcos, Dripping Springs and the Austin metro area. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for Williamson County around 8:15 p.m., and then canceled shortly after. However, [...]

A man who was sleeping inside a home in Woburn on Saturday when a fast-moving fire broke out is recalling the moment a police officer...

The Chula Vista Police Department conducted a DUI checkpoint on Friday evening, resulting in 14 citations, 5 impounded vehicles, and 1 arrest for an outstanding warrant.

Sunday is expected to be partly cloudy, brisk and cooler than normal for mid-April, with highs running nearly 10 degrees below average for this time of the year. A few scattered rain showers are possible during the day, and some areas could even briefly see a light rain-snow mix. Winds will add an extra chill to the air.

The Rebuilding St. Louis Together "repair blitz" was held Saturday for homeowners in the City of St. Louis. Nineteen homes received free electrical upgrades from IBEW volunteers.

North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea on Sunday, its neighbors said, the North's latest weapons testing activity this year.

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff says the launches happened on Sunday morning from the North's eastern Sinpo area.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Iowa State's Dominique Orange is one of the few true tested nose tackles in the draft. He's a player who comes to the NFL with a ton of experience. Orange played in 50 games at the college level, consistently proving his ability to eat up double teams. His stats aren't eye-popping, [...]

Rebounding and second-chance points could be key for Boston's offense in this series.

The post With Joel Embiid out, these Celtics better pummel the 76ers on the glass appeared first on Boston.com .

Skubal, the American League’s back-to-back Cy Young Award winner, took a no-hitter into the fifth inning.

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WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Max Muncy drove in the winning run with a sacrifice fly in the 11th inning to lift the Athletics to a 7-6 win over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. Muncy’s fly to left field scored Jacob Wilson, who began the inning as the automatic runner at second base and [...]

Light to moderate rain and cooler temperatures are forecast for the Los Angeles area starting Monday night and continuing into Tuesday. The National Weather Service predicts a 30% chance of rain after 11 a.m. Tuesday, with a high around 67 degrees. San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties are expected to see the heaviest rainfall. [...]

A swatting call involving a fake bomb threat prompted authorities to evacuate shoppers from the Del Amo Fashion Center mall in Torrance. On April 17, Torrance police responded to a reported bomb threat at the Nike store inside the busy mall around 5:10 p.m. The caller had reportedly claimed a bomb had been placed inside [...]

Severe storms that tore through Illinois on Friday night produced at least five tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service.

The St. Louis Battlehawks dropped Saturday's road matchup by a score of 28-22 to the DC Defenders.

A skydiver crashed into a scoreboard before Virginia Tech's spring football game Saturday. Video showed the person dangling from their parachute before being rescued.

A massive hole has emerged on an Interstate 64 bridge in East St. Louis, raising new safety concerns for drivers and questions over when repairs will be made.

The Mariana is a 145-foot dry cargo vessel registered in the U.S. It suffered engine failure Wednesday as a massive typhoon bore down on Saipan and nearby islands.

Agents allegedly found 124 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated $2.4 million in 44 packages.

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas continued to build on its 2027 recruiting class, grabbing one of the best defensive players in the southern United States on Saturday. Derwin Fields, an edge rusher from Brookhaven, Mississippi, made his pledge to the Longhorns via social media. He chose the Longhorns over Ole Miss, Tennessee, Miami and Georgia. According [...]

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The last spring practice for the Texas Longhorns was all about giving the new players a taste of what Saturdays at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium could be like. The team held an open practice for its 15th and final session of the spring, and fans filed in despite a steady breeze, cloudy skies, [...]

Pope Leo XIV challenged Angola's leaders to break the "cycle of interests" that have plundered and exploited Africa for centuries as he arrived in the southern African country on Saturday with a message of encouragement for its long-suffering people.

BOSTON (AP) — Tarik Skubal struck out a season-high 10 over six innings of one-run ball, Kerry Carpenter hit a solo homer and the Detroit...

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.

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

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

The post Here’s who latest mock drafts project Patriots to select in 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on Boston.com .

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.

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...

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 [...]

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...

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.

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.