Fatal fire in Gwenn Oak caused by improperly discarded smoking materials
A man is dead following a fatal fire in Gwynn Oak due to improperly discarded smoking materials.
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Baltimore City is under a Code Red Extreme Heat Alert. Here's what to know.
Baltimore City is under a Code Red Extreme Heat Alert, as sweltering heat is expected through Saturday.
Baltimore is seeing a reduction in violent crime. But by how much?
As we get into the second half of 2024, police in both Baltimore City and Baltimore County say violent crime is significantly down.
Maryland Weather: ALERT DAY Sweltering heat through Saturday
Prepare for another scorcher Saturday with highs soaring into the upper 90s. The heat index reaches 100° to 106°.
Bay Area
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Latino community accounts for nearly a third of new HIV infections, analysis finds
More than 40 years since the start of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, studies now show HIV cases nationwide are decreasing, but there is one group seeing a growing number of new HIV cases.
Coyote pup rescued by Peninsula fire crew dies of dehydration
A dehydrated coyote pup died Thursday after being rescued by Bay Area firefighters.
Biden tells ABC News his debate was a "bad episode," says he was "exhausted"
President Biden sat down with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos in Wisconsin Friday for the first interview since his disastrous presidential debate last week.
Watch a recently unearthed 1992 interview with the late great Willie Mays
Former KPIX sports producer/reporter Steve Kroner interviewed SF Giants great Willie Mays at his Atherton home in the days before the 1992 All-Star Game in San Diego.
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Salem increases fees for tour guide licenses as much as 3,500%
With tourism booming - especially around Halloween - the city of Salem will be charging tour guides 3,500% more for a tour guide license in 2025.
Discounted theater ticket booth BosTix returning to Boston for the summer
A ticket booth that sells discounted theater tickets on the day of performances will be returning to Boston for the first time since the pandemic.
Man accused of trying to kidnap boy in Dorchester to undergo psych evaluation
A man accused of trying to kidnap a child from a Boston July 4th party was in court Friday, where a judge ordered him to undergo a psychiatric evaluation.
Cape Cod beach-goers say they're not worried about sharks
Many beach-goers are taking precautions, but they're not letting sharks ruin their vacations on Cape Cod.
Chicago
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Number of migrants in Chicago shelters fall to lowest level in months
As of this week, there were only about 5,800 people living in one of the city and state's 17 shelter locations. At the peak last January, there were nearly 15,000.
Crews search for missing boaters near Hammond, Indiana
Police marine unit officers boarded a small powerboat that had been damaged near the mouth of the Indiana Harbor near the Inland Steel plant.
CPD beefs up presence after already violent Fourth of July holiday
The measures, including canceling officers' days off, come after multiple mass shootings within a day.
Drivers set for second annual NASCAR Chicago Street Race
The big rigs were rolling into downtown Chicago as NASCAR teams got set to hit the tracks, or rather the streets, this weekend.
Colorado
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Colorado is in for a temperature rollercoaster this weekend
Comfortable temperatures Friday will be replaced by a day of heat and a day of cooler weather.
Denver judge dismisses school districts' suit against state Universal Preschool
Ruling found that the plaintiffs, who argued the preschool rollout violated the rights of students with disabilities, do not have standing to bring any of their claims.
People ignore toxic blue green algae warnings, jump into Windsor Lake anyway
As toxic blue-green algae blooms in the popular Windsor Lake in Northern Colorado, many visitors to the lake have ignored the lake's closure and jumped into the water anyway.
1 killed, 1 injured in early morning shooting in Aurora
Police said that two unidentified suspects came to the apartment located at 12170 E. 30th Avenue just after midnight Friday.
Detroit
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New businesses coming to Metro Detroit's Partridge Creek Mall
Clinton Township Supervisor Bob Cannon said he's excited to see new businesses invest in the area after Lakeside Mall closes.
Last of 9 victims injured in Rochester Hills splash pad shooting released from hospital
The last of the nine victims who were injured in a shooting at a Rochester Hills splash pad last month has been released from the hospital, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office announced on Friday.
Michigan education advocates want to see a supplemental budget to increase funding
One education advocacy group says Michigan's school budget for the next fiscal year is missing some funding.
Fireworks incident leads to devastating house fire in Chesterfield Township
A Fourth of July celebration got out of hand after a house in Chesterfield Township caught on fire.
Good Day Sacramento
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Good Day Sacramento
'MaXXXine' star, Zachary Mooren, chats with us!
MaXXXine is a 2024 American slasher film written, directed, produced and edited by Ti West. It is the third installment in the X film series and a direct sequel to X (2022). The film stars Mia Goth, who reprises her role as Maxine Minx, alongside Elizabeth Debicki, Moses Sumney, Michelle Monaghan, Bobby Cannavale, Halsey, Lily Collins, Giancarlo Esposito, and Kevin Bacon. In the film, Maxine sets out for fame and success in 1980s Hollywood while being targeted by a killer known as the "Night Stalker."
Grab your skates, Sakura is back on rink!
Roller skating last week wasn't enough --- Sakura is learning the ropes from some COMPETITIVE ROLLER SKATERS before they head to nationals. Sunrise Crusaders: are a competitive roller skating team with roughly 40 active members from as young as age 4-to 75+. they compete throughout California, USA and some athletes even internationally. Members of the team recently returned from the southwest regional roller skating championships with over numerous medals earned and around 15 members qualified to compete at the national championships later this summer in Lincoln Nebraska.
We're checking out a Chicano & woman-owned comic book store!
Sacramento's first and only Chicano and woman owned comic book store is making a name for itself.
Watch as Ashley tries to get the newsroom o eat 58 hotdogs!
Patrick Bertoletti of Chicago gobbled down 58 hot dogs to win his first men's title Thursday at the annual Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest yesterday. So, today Ashley is going to grill up 58 hot dogs and see how long it takes her to get rid of them around the newsroo!
Los Angeles
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Plenty Fire burns about 40 acres near Santa Clarita
The Los Angeles County Fire Department said homes were not immediately threatened.
Pedestrian severely injured by hit-and-run driver in North Hollywood
Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department need help finding the car that severely injured a pedestrian on Wednesday.
Homes evacuated after 100-acre brush fire breaks out in Riverside County
Firefighters have evacuated dozens of homes in Riverside County after a 100-acre brush fire broke out in the midst of a scorching heat wave on Friday.
San Bernardino man arrested for distributing child pornography from his home
Deputies learned that the suspect was uploading child pornography to the internet from a cybertip.
Miami
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Biden tells ABC News his debate was a "bad episode," says he was "exhausted"
President Biden sat down with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos in Wisconsin Friday for the first interview since his disastrous presidential debate last week.
Boy, 13, struck by stray bullet on Fourth of July in Miami-Dade
In a separate incident, a woman in Homestead was hospitalized after she was also struck by a stray bullet in Homestead.
Man dies after getting struck by boat while spearfishing in Florida Keys
Police told CBS News Miami that the vessel connected to the death was found, but no arrests have been made.
Shopping
The best floor fans of 2024 will keep you cool
These best cooling floor fans from Dyson, Honeywell, Black+Decker and more will cool you all summer long.
Minnesota
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Waterville community comes together in effort to recover from devastating floods
There are no off days when recovering from a natural disaster.
Election forecasters say Minnesota is set to be more competitive this presidential election
Minnesota is going to be more competitive heading into the 2024 election cycle.
27-year-old man dies after falling from a tree on the Fourth of July
A 27-year-old man died after falling from a tree near the shores of Gun Lake in Aitkin on the Fourth of July.
How to watch: St. Paul police investigate homicide in Como neighborhood
Police in St. Paul say they're investigating a homicide Friday afternoon.
New York
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Queens LIRR accessibility projects halted amid congestion pricing pause
Accessibility improvements at Long Island Rail Road stations in Queens have been put on hold after congestion pricing was paused.
At Gladiators NYC, full-contact MMA meets weapons and armor
At Gladiators NYC, the blades are dulled, but the intensity isn't. The competitors say the most common injury is bruising, despite using steel weapons and wearing real armor.
New Jersey offshore wind farm draws support, opposition
The U.S. Department of the Interior has approved what would be New Jersey's first off-shore wind farm project.
Queens community reeling after 8-year-old boy's stabbing death
The Jamaica, Queens community is reeling after an 8-year-old boy was stabbed to death inside his apartment Thursday.
Philadelphia
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Loved ones remember 19-year-old killed in Philadelphia mass shooting: "He was not a bad kid"
Nineteen-year-old Maurice White, a young man whose family says he was set to graduate high school in two weeks, was killed in a mass shooting on the Fourth of July.
Safety advocates call for more regulation to prevent kids from dying in hot cars
Often parents and caregivers are on autopilot and sometimes a slight change in the drop-off routine can lead to the unthinkable.
Brigantine man creates art out of litter to foster conversation about sustainability
A Brigantine man is on a mission to keep the city's beaches and streets clean of trash, but to accomplish his goal, he first needed to figure out a way to get people's attention.
Arsenic, lead and other toxic metals detected in tampons, study finds
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
Pittsburgh
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Pittsburgh Public Safety treats 12 people, arrests 3 during Fourth of July festivities
Pittsburgh Public Safety said it was a safe and successful Fourth of July celebration.
Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival celebrates 50th Anniversary this year
The Arts and Heritage Festival expects about 80,000 people this year.
Pittsburgh won't be removing homeless encampments after U.S. Supreme Court ruling
Do people experiencing homelessness have the right to camp out in cities like Pittsburgh?
Poll shows hypothetical primary matchup between Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and Corey O'Connor
A poll of Democrats in the city of Pittsburgh suggests that Mayor Ed Gainey may have trouble winning reelection next year.
Sacramento
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Sac Metro reports 45% increase in emergency calls this July 4th compared to last year
Sacramento Metro Fire says 911 emergency calls were up 45% in the region this Fourth of July compared with last year.
Latino community accounts for nearly a third of new HIV infections, analysis finds
More than 40 years since the start of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, studies now show HIV cases nationwide are decreasing, but there is one group seeing a growing number of new HIV cases.
Biden tells ABC News his debate was a "bad episode," says he was "exhausted"
President Biden sat down with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos in Wisconsin Friday for the first interview since his disastrous presidential debate last week.
Person in wheelchair struck, killed by big rig on Arden Arcade street
A woman has died after she was struck by a big rig along a busy North Sacramento area street on Friday.
Texas
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3 killed in Fort Worth car wash shooting, suspect faces capital murder charges
Two girls – aged 4 and 15 months old – and a man died in the shooting. Three others sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
AI company lets dead celebrities read to you. Hear what it sounds like.
ElevenLabs uses AI to capture the voices of deceased performers such as Judy Garland and James Dean.
Even the kitchen sink: Snakes and other strange items found at TSA checkpoints
Bottles of water and firearms are the most frequently stopped items by TSA officials, but now and then agents come across the unexpected.
Suspect in Fort Worth kidnapping, robbery at large
Police said two suspects broke into a home and abducted a young female victim at gunpoint. She was later found safe.