Maryland apologizes to man wrongly convicted of murder, agrees to pay $340,000 settlement: "Long overdue"
Demetrius Smith was wrongly convicted of murder and first-degree assault and spent more than five years in prison.
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Rupert Murdoch stepping down as chairman of News Corp. and Fox
Longtime chairman of News Corp. and Fox will become its emeritus chairman, the company said in a statement.
Maryland Weather: Watching weekend rain potential
After a nice stretch of weather, rain and gusty winds are expected this weekend.
Baltimore County mother blames school 'negligence' for disabled child's injury
The mother of a disabled Baltimore County middle school student says negligence and laziness led to her son being injured.
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Smoky skies impacting daily life for some North Bay residents
The smoky skies this week caught some residents by surprise, but they say it's not as bad as previous years.
San Francisco Supervisor Preston to hold hearing on strategies to curb car break-ins
San Francisco Supervisor Dean Preston on Thursday is sponsoring a hearing on strategies to address the city's problem with car break-ins.
Some Bay Area rideshare users could see fewer pickups with rising gas prices. Here's why
Gas prices are continuing to go up in California, and it's affecting not only commuters but rideshare drivers and passengers.
Dominic Canzone homers and drives in 4 runs as the Mariners beat the A's to keep pace with rivals
Dominic Canzone homered and drove in four runs as the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 6-3 to complete a three-game sweep and maintain their position in the tight AL West race.
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Gardner says Pats' offense is pretty simple, but they do everything right
"They don't really have a complex offense. ... They just do everything right."
Raising Voices Festival commemorates 250th anniversary of Boston Tea Party
The 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party is approaching, and city is beginning to celebrate this weekend.
Why Mass. taxpayers won't be getting rebates from the state this fall
Don't expect a check in the mail this year.
Call For Action gets JetBlue customer long-awaited refund
A man who bought a flight on JetBlue that was later cancelled couldn't get his refund until WBZ's Call For Action got involved.
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Persons of interest in murder of Romeoville family found in Oklahoma; 2 dead after crash
Police said a vehicle connected to the suspect was found in Oklahoma where police attempted to stop him before a fiery crash.
At least 9 armed robberies reported overnight
The oldest victim in the string of robberies is a 78-year-old man.
15-year-old shot outside elementary school in Albany Park
No arrests have been made.
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U.S. offers thousands of Venezuelan migrants legal status, work permits
The Biden administration will make hundreds of thousands of migrants from Venezuela eligible for work permits and deportation protections under an expansion of the Temporary Protected Status policy.
Administrators of Colorado's Universal Pre-School program on the hot seat as lawmakers demand answers to the rocky rollout
State lawmakers grilled administrators of Colorado's Universal Pre-School program at a hearing at the State capitol.
Elijah McClain death: jury seated, opening statements begin
A jury was seated and opening statements are underway in the trial for one former Aurora police officer and one suspended Aurora police officer in the death of Elijah McClain.
Highlands Ranch home hit by car for second time
They say lightning never strikes twice. But for one Highlands Ranch home, it did, in the form of a car crashing into the house twice in four years.
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Oakland University searching for suspect in sexual assault on campus
The Oakland University Police Department is searching for a suspect after receiving a report of a sexual assault that happened on Sunday.
Census shows 3.5 million Middle Eastern residents in US, Venezuelans fastest growing Hispanic group
The United States had 3.5 million residents who identify as Middle Eastern or North African.
YouTuber's son says therapist used cayenne pepper to dress abuse wounds
Jodi Hildebrandt and Ruby Franke — who gave parenting advice via a YouTube channel "8 Passengers" — each face six felony counts of aggravated child abuse
Possible progress in Hollywood writers strike talks
The writers union and studios issued a joint statement -- itself a rarity -- saying negotiations resumed Wednesday and will continue Thursday.
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Video: Tourists attempt to stop brazen burglars in getaway car at San Francisco's Fort Mason
A sightseeing trip took a wild turn for a group of tourists in San Francisco last week that left one victim hanging off the side of a speeding car as he tried to stop a brazen smash-and-grab burglary at Fort Mason.
Question of the Day - What do you order when you're at an Asian restaurant?
We close out Wednesday's show with Tina's Question of the Day: What do you order when you're at an Asian restaurant?
Johnnie's Jams - 9/20
John's here with a very "harmonic" Johnnie's Jams, he has songs that prominently feature the harmonica for us to guess today! Play along with us!
Hydrogen Racing Team at Florin High School
The Florin High School Hydrogen Racing Team is back from a big competition in Las Vegas! Ashley Williams is finding out more about the team, and taking their car for a spin!
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Possible progress in Hollywood writers strike talks
The writers union and studios issued a joint statement -- itself a rarity -- saying negotiations resumed Wednesday and will continue Thursday.
Los Angeles County gas station takes down racist sign
A Rowland Heights Chevron gas station caused widespread outrage after it posted a sign banning women from a certain ethnic background.
Nobu Malibu faces lawsuit alleging sexual harassment from managers and patrons
Two former employees claimed they faced unwanted sexual advances from managers and patrons, among other things.
San Bernardino County deputy taken to hospital following burglary
Authorities took a deputy to the hospital after a shootout in residential Hesperia.
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Opening statements in trial of man charged in northwest Miami-Dade banquet hall shooting
Davonte Barnes faces three counts of first-degree murder and 20 counts of attempted murder
Best safes in 2023 for your documents and valuables
Protect your important items with a new safe.
A man shot by Miami police while firing a rifle to celebrate a new gun law has been arrested
The 37-year-old man was booked into the Miami-Dade County jail on 53 total charges
Mark Vientos homers twice, Mets beat Marlins 8-3
Josh Bell hit a solo homer for Miami in the sixth
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Rupert Murdoch stepping down as chairman of News Corp. and Fox
Longtime chairman of News Corp. and Fox will become its emeritus chairman, the company said in a statement.
Sharp has hat trick, Fagundez scores winner as Galaxy rally past Minnesota United 4-3
Billy Sharp had his first career hat trick and Diego Fagundez scored the winner as the Los Angeles Galaxy rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat Minnesota United 4-3.
Experts share tips for estate planning: "A will is a powerful and wonderful tool"
When musical legend Prince passed, it took about six years and more than 4,800 court filings to settle his estate. While not everyone has a legacy quite like Prince, it's a lesson estate attorneys and financial planners hope to instill in their clients.
NEXT Weather: Still warm and summery Thursday, wet weekend ahead
Temperatures will remain above average on Thursday, giving us another summery day before fall officially arrives.
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Water main break shuts down major roadway in Warren, New Jersey
Crews are on the scene trying to make repairs, as the water runs out of the ground and floods a nearby parking lot.
Latin Night Market coming to streets of Upper Manhattan
The party on Dyckman Street promises delicious dishes, bumping music and more.
First Alert Weather: Another nice day, before rain moves back in
Today we'll see mostly sunshine and low humidity with temperatures in the low 70s, but our First Alert Weather team is tracking rain that could impact your weekend plans.
Bronx day care owner, cousin-in-law back in court in fentanyl case
Federal investigators say they were both active participants in the drug running scheme that killed 1-year-old Nicholas Dominici and sent three other children to the hospital with fentanyl poisoning.
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Wildwood Mayor Pete Byron resigns amid legal troubles
Wildwood Mayor Pete Byron resigned a month after pleading guilty in a federal tax fraud case and after facing an indictment for insurance fraud.
Rupert Murdoch stepping down as chairman of News Corp. and Fox
Longtime chairman of News Corp. and Fox will become its emeritus chairman, the company said in a statement.
World War II veteran reflects on last century as he reaches 100th birthday
World War II veteran Benjamin Berry will celebrate his 100th birthday Thursday. The local hero sat down with Wakisha Bailey to reflect on the last century.
Train smashes into truck on tracks in Yardley, Pa.; SEPTA line impacted
A crash on train tracks in Yardley is causing delays on SEPTA's West Trenton Line into Center City.
Pittsburgh
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Rupert Murdoch stepping down as chairman of News Corp. and Fox
Longtime chairman of News Corp. and Fox will become its emeritus chairman, the company said in a statement.
City of Beaver Falls Police Department searching for missing 66-year-old man Joseph Mader III
Anyone with information is asked to call the City of Beaver Falls Police Department.
Parents of 3-month-old admit to abusing child
Destiny Valimont and Dustin Snyder's child suffered two fractured legs, a facial injury, and broken ribs.
Study finds Pittsburgh among the best U.S. cities to be a 'ghost'
If you're looking for ghosts, Pittsburgh is the place for you!
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NASA image shows unprecedented detail of moon's south pole area
Two cameras working together helped reveal details in "greater detail than previously possible."
Rupert Murdoch stepping down as chairman of News Corp. and Fox
Longtime chairman of News Corp. and Fox will become its emeritus chairman, the company said in a statement.
Thieves may have sold radioactive scrap metal from Fukushima plant
Japan's environment ministry says workers stole and sold potentially radioactive scrap metal from near the tsunami-crippled Fukushima nuclear plant.
"Numbers are becoming overwhelming": Advocates fight to prevent Sacramento DUI crashes
Advocates are sounding the alarm over the number of DUI crashes in and around the Sacramento region. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration says every 39 minutes in the United States, someone dies as a result of drunk driving.
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Arlington officer injured after major accident at Dowdy Ferry and I-20 in Dallas
According to a Dallas County Sheriff spokesperson, the officer fell off of his motorcycle and was run over.
Strong, severe storms possible Thursday afternoon, evening
Storms will likely start developing after 3 or 4 p.m. Thursday afternoon and remain over parts of the area until early evening. Some heavy rain is possible. Watch out for localized flooding and keep in mind that the thunderstorms will be scattered, which means some areas will see more rain than others.
Possible progress in Hollywood writers strike talks
The writers union and studios issued a joint statement -- itself a rarity -- saying negotiations resumed Wednesday and will continue Thursday.
Paxton attacks rivals, doesn't rule out US Senate run in first remarks since acquittal
"Everything is on the table for me," Paxton said.