Elusive weasels spotted in South Georgia for 1st time in decades
Researchers at the University of Georgia used a new detection technique to spot an elusive mammal in parts of the Peach State that it's never been reported seen before.
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Family begging for answers in 2022 cold case murder of Atlanta man
Nearly four years ago, 19-year-old Malang Touray Jr. was found shot multiple times at an Atlanta apartment complex. Police say his killer has still not been identified.
Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023
The Fed increased its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to battle resurgent inflation driven by soaring energy prices.
Ex-youth minister accused of grooming boys at Atlanta, Virginia churches
Prosecutors say the former Atlanta youth minister groomed and sexually abused minors while serving at multiple churches in the area and in Northern Virginia for around 18 years.
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Prince Edward to visit Baltimore high school for Duke of Edinburgh Award ceremony
Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, plans to visit Baltimore's Western High School on Sept. 30 to celebrate seven high schools joining the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award cohort, according to our media partner, The Baltimore Banner.
Guilford Park High School temporarily placed on "HOLD" status
Guilford Park High School in Howard County was placed on "HOLD" status Wednesday after a student tried to set something on fire, officials say.
Baltimore County police investigating fatal pedestrian crash
Baltimore County police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash in Owings Mills.
MTA Maryland to offer free rides on Car Free Day
On September 22, residents can ride public transit for free. That includes local busses, light rail, metro subways, MARC, commuter busses, and Mobility.
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Danville financial advisor, 78, sentenced to 9 years in prison for $9.5 million Ponzi scheme
A former East Bay financial advisor was sentenced on Wednesday to nine years in federal prison for running a decades-long Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors out of nearly $10 million, authorities said.
Man dies days after assault at Sonoma Plaza; 4 suspects arrested
Four people were arrested days after an assault in downtown Sonoma that left a man dead, authorities said.
Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023
The Fed increased its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to battle resurgent inflation driven by soaring energy prices.
California's "Leno's Law" signed, expanding classic car smog exemptions
Qualifying collector cars will gradually become exempt from smog checks beginning Jan. 1, 2028.
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Phillipston farm lands on list of country's best apple orchards
USA Today is revealing the best apple orchard in Massachusetts and ranking other fall favorite destinations throughout New England.
Boston-area man in custody after Metro Detroit teens report nude photo demands
Malden police say Anthony Lamont Fowlkes was arrested Tuesday morning without incident on a federal warrant and turned over to Homeland Security Investigations. The case is pending in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
Patrick Clancy in his own words, only on 60 Minutes
This Sunday on 60 Minutes, Patrick Clancy talks about his grief, his memories of his children, and the baseless conspiracy theories that flooded social media since his ex-wife's murder trial.
"Birdnado" captured on video in Newburyport
Video of a "birdnado" shows thousands of tree swallows preparing to migrate south in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
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Barrington woman charged with sexually assaulting teen boy
A Barrington woman is charged with sexually assaulting a 16-year-old boy, police said.
Halpin HR propels Guardians past White Sox and into 1st place in AL Central
Petey Halpin hit a three-run home run in the sixth inning, Parker Messick struck out eight and the Cleveland Guardians moved into first place in the AL Central with a 6-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Without clean indoor air policy, nonprofits team up to fill gap Chicago
The nonprofit group Chi-CARN is on a mission to make clean indoor air as accessible as possible as new reports show extreme wildfires are becoming more common and their health risks may be severely underestimated.
Iowa Republicans flip Iran war vote amid fuel prices, casualties
Reps. Zach Nunn and Mariannette Miller-Meeks reversed course on a House resolution to require congressional approval for continued military action against Iran, citing open-ended war concerns ahead of competitive midterm races.
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Survey shows Colorado registered voters dislike AI data centers
A research group surveyed 1,389 Colorado registered voters on their thoughts about artificial intelligence and data centers.
Moffat County sheriff removes Flock cameras: "done flocking around"
The Moffat County Sheriff's Office has removed all of the Flock Safety cameras from the county ahead of the contract that expires at the end of the year.
Firefighters extinguish brush fire burning near homes in Aurora
Firefighters from South Metro Fire Rescue and Aurora rushed to extinguish a brush fire that was burning in open space near homes on Wednesday.
Denver Broncos travel to elementary schools to get kids excited about football
The Broncos traveled to Traylor Elementary School as part of the team's new Broncos Attendance Network.
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Dylan Larkin won't skate at start of camp due to off-ice training injury
Dylan Larkin will not skate with the Detroit Red Wings when training camp starts on Thursday due to an upper-body injury, according to interim general manager Shawn Horcoff.
Nearly 25,000 Michigan students skipped required shots
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
These 2 Detroit restaurants are among America's best 50, according to NYT
The list of 50 restaurants is made from a team of 16 scouters who travel the country and try food at all kinds of places, according to the NYT.
Crews replacing aging water mains in Oak Park before winter
The project is part of Oak Park's annual capital improvement plan and aims to reduce the risk of future water main breaks, especially during the winter months.
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Test your knowledge on cosmetic ingredients with the Cosmetic Chemist!
Since we like games, we'll play "Sink or Swim" to test our knowledge of supplements as cosmetic ingredients. People are taking all kinds of supplements, but when those same ingredients are used topically, do they actually work?
2nd annual ‘Women in Wheels’ classic car show!
Some classy ladies are ready to show off their classic cars at the second annual "Women in Wheels" car show this weekend. Our friend Cody is in Sacramento, ready to trade in the caravan for one of their sweet rides.
Build a Sundae is serving up sundaes and smiles!
Your days are about to get sweeter; this ice cream shop is serving up smiles and sundaes. Molly Riehl is in Folsom to give us the inside scoop.
33rd Annual Hot Chili & Cool Cars
Rocklin is turning up the heat for the 33rd Annual Hot Chili & Cool Cars! This free hometown tradition is partnering with the Hot August Nights Event Series as we bring together up to 200 classic vehicles, sizzling chili, local businesses, nonprofits, youth organizations, entertainment, and family fun, with 10,000+ attendees expected.
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Inland Empire 13-year-old killed in hit-and-run crash during police pursuit
Melody Valdez, 21 of Temecula, was arrested on suspicion of homicide, among other charges.
California's "Leno's Law" signed, expanding classic car smog exemptions
Qualifying collector cars will gradually become exempt from smog checks beginning Jan. 1, 2028.
Ryan Johnson, Josh Lowe deliver for Angels in 2-1 win over Mariners
Ryan Johnson pitched six strong innings, Josh Lowe hit a tiebreaking home run and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1.
3 dead after NBC Los Angeles news helicopter crashes in Chatsworth
NBCLA identified the two victims on board the helicopter as aerial news reporter Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw.
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Miami Hurricanes leaving Adidas for Nike, source says
The University of Miami will be wearing Nike apparel again starting in July 2027.
Florida mom, son charged with incest after admitting sex "about 100 times"
Florida deputies investigating a domestic dispute arrested a mother and her adult son on incest charges after authorities said they admitted to having sex.
Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023
The Fed increased its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to battle resurgent inflation driven by soaring energy prices.
Atlanta man arrested in Miami 2 years after boyfriend found dead
More than two years after an Atlanta man was found dead during a Fourth of July trip to his family, police have arrested his boyfriend in Miami for his killing.
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How to watch "A Secret Set Free," WCCO's doc on Hannah LoPresto
A new WCCO documentary follows one Minnesota woman's decision to turn a painful secret into a fight for change..
17 victims identified during Brooklyn Center hotel sex trafficking raid
Police in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, said they were able to identify 17 victims of human trafficking during a raid that centered around two hotels in the city last week.
Vikings place RB Jordan Mason on injured reserve with thumb injury
The Minnesota Vikings announced on Wednesday that running back Jordan Mason has been placed on injured reserve due to an injury suffered in the team's victory over the Green Bay Packers Sunday.
Minnesota school releases kids early due to portable kitchen "issues"
Students were sent home from a school in Renville County, Minnesota, on Tuesday morning due to kitchen troubles.
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3 people stabbed at Westchester Community College, 2 in custody
Three people were stabbed early Wednesday afternoon at Westchester Community College in Valhalla, New York, Westchester County officials said.
Theme revealed for annual Village Halloween Parade in NYC
Tens of thousands of participants and spectators are expected to take to the streets on Halloween night for the Village Halloween Parade in Greenwich Village.
17 new public bathrooms being installed citywide
Seventeen new modular public bathrooms are being installed across New York City as part of a yearlong pilot program.
New Snoopy balloon will be featured in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
The iconic Peanuts character Snoopy is getting a new look for the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
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Proposed data center in Lehigh County faces fierce community backlash
Project Atlas, a proposed 1½ million-square-foot data center near a South Whitehall high school, faces fierce community backlash.
Police identify 58 people in images from investigation into Olney house
Authorities say they have identified dozens of people seen in videos found inside the so-called "house of horrors" in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood.
10th annual Les Dames d'Escoffier Philadelphia Heritage Dinner
Members of Les Dames d'Escoffier, an organization of women in the food, beverage and hospitality industries, gathered at Philadelphia's Glen Foerd Mansion.
Woman charged with arson in fatal Southwest Philadelphia fire
A woman is in custody and charged with setting a deadly fire in Southwest Philadelphia in February.
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Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023
The Fed increased its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to battle resurgent inflation driven by soaring energy prices.
Penguins partner with U.S. Steel for helmet partnership in 2026-27
U.S. Steel's logo will be featured on all Penguins' helmets in the 2026-27 season.
Man accused of planning attack in support of ISIS appears in federal court
Jonathan Kramer, 21, appeared in federal court in Pittsburgh and waived his preliminary hearing.
Traffic to be impacted in 3 counties as "superloads" move through
Over the next four months, 50 "superloads' will travel from Armstrong County and Indiana County.
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Sacramento Highway 50 crash closes several westbound lanes near 16th Street
Several lanes of westbound Highway 50 are closed in Sacramento after a semi-truck overturned near the 16th Street off-ramp late Wednesday morning.
Floriston Fire grows to nearly 300 acres as Nevada County evacuation warnings expand
An evacuation warning has been issued for part of eastern Nevada County as crews respond to a vegetation fire burning near Interstate 80 in Floriston.
California's "Leno's Law" signed, expanding classic car smog exemptions
Qualifying collector cars will gradually become exempt from smog checks beginning Jan. 1, 2028.
Elk Grove gets its first Whole Foods as new store opens Wednesday
The Elk Grove location is Whole Foods' 94th store in California and fourth in the Sacramento region.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Rowlett road to be closed overnight after railcars derail, police say
Residents and motorists are asked to avoid the area.
What most people get wrong about GLP-1 drugs
About 40 million Americans are on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and Mounjaro.
Michelle Obama will be in Fort Worth. How you can get tickets to see the former first lady
Tickets for the Oct. 7 event at the Fort Worth Convention Center go on sale at 6 p.m. CT on Wednesday.