Stone Mountain officials considering ordinance restricting "urban camping"
A proposed ordinance in Stone Mountain could change how long people can stay on public property and is raising questions about how it could impact people who are unhoused.
Atlanta
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Georgia AG indicts 3 for arson in "Cop City" contractor crackdown
A new Cobb County indictment tied to the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center - dubbed "Cop City" by critics - underscores the intensifying legal battle over protest, policing, and power in Georgia.
Atlanta makes its bid to host 2028 Democratic National Convention
If the Democratic National Committee picks Atlanta to host in 2028, it will be exactly 40 years since the last time the party held its convention in Atlanta.
Falcons' Pearce Jr. enters pretrial program to resolve 3 felonies
Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. has agreed to enter a pretrial intervention program which his attorneys say will allow him to resolve three felony charges stemming from what police called a domestic dispute on Feb. 7 with his ex-girlfriend Rickea Jackson, a WNBA player.
Baltimore
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Child receives kidney donation after story heard on Baltimore radio station
A 6-year-old girl was recognized after she received a kidney donation from a random woman who heard her story on a Baltimore radio station.
Phylicia Barnes' family in courtroom as man acquitted of her murder is on trial
Michael Johnson, 42, was tried and acquitted in the murder of 16-year-old Phylicia Barnes more than a decade ago.
Baltimore police found compliant in several more sections of federal consent decree
A federal judge has terminated three more sections of the Baltimore Police Department's federal consent decree.
How the reclassification of medical marijuana could impact Maryland dispensaries and researchers
Researchers and cannabis dispensary owners shared their excitement for possible changes after the Justice Department reclassified medical marijuana to a lower class.
Bay Area
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Salinas police arrest drivers after alleged street race ended in crash
Police in Salinas said they arrested two drivers allegedly involved in a street race after a multi-car crash injured several people earlier this month.
19th Avenue in SF to close for 3 weekends for road work. Here's what to know.
Drivers who rely on 19th Avenue in San Francisco will face major delays during three upcoming weekends, as Caltrans has planned extended closures to perform roadwork.
Nearly 208,000 heated socks sold at Costco recalled due to burn injuries
The 32 Degrees Heated Socks can pose a burn risk due to the combination of heat, friction, moisture and pressure created during athletic activities.
Meta to cut 8,000 jobs as it charges into AI
Meta plans to lay off roughly 10% of its workforce as the technology giant steps up its spending on artificial intelligence.
Boston
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Here's where the New England Patriots pick in the 2026 NFL Draft
The 2026 NFL Draft gets underway Thursday night, and the New England Patriots are scheduled to make 11 total selections over three days.
Anna Maria College in Paxton to close after spring semester
Anna Maria College in Paxton, Massachusetts announced Thursday it will soon close, citing "years of financial pressure."
Ex-Boston doctor pleads not guilty to 81 sexual assault charges
Derrick Todd, a former doctor at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston, pleaded not guilty to 81 new sexual assault charges
UMass chef accused of killing wife inside campus hotel
Award-winning chef Jeffrey MacDonald is accused of killing his wife inside Hotel UMass in Amherst, Massachusetts.
Chicago
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Chicago pothole repair crews have filled over 150,000 so far in 2026
There are 22 city of Chicago crews out on our roads filling potholes across the city day in and day out.
Swanson's hit in 10th gives Cubs 8-7 victory over Phillies
Dansby Swanson had his first game-ending hit in five years, and the Chicago Cubs rebounded from a pair of blown leads to beat Philadelphia 8-7 in 10 innings for their ninth straight win and the Phillies' ninth loss in a row.
Fruit vendor killed in Little Village shooting with wife, baby nearby
The man killed in a Little Village shooting Wednesday was a well-known neighborhood fruit vendor with a wife and baby who were just steps away when gunfire erupted, neighbors said.
Family believes teen's killing in Woodlawn stemmed from argument over vape pen
The family of a 16-year-old boy who was shot and killed while waiting for the bus near Hyde Park Academy High School said they believe the shooting was sparked by a minor argument earlier in the day at school.
Colorado
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Denver councilwoman calls for fire contracts to be reopened
A Denver City Council member is pushing to reopen long-term fire service contracts she says are now draining city resources instead of generating revenue.
Evacuations lifted in Hammer Fire southeast of Colorado Springs
Evacuation orders have been lifted in a 4,900-acre fire east of Fountain and southeast of Colorado Springs after crews reached 60% containment, El Paso County officials said.
1 killed, 5 injured and 5 in custody in shooting at Mall of Louisiana, police say
Police said the shooting appeared to have happened after two groups of people got into an argument in the mall's food court.
Federal judge orders ICE to release family of Boulder firebombing suspect
A federal judge has ordered federal immigration officials to release the family of the Boulder, Colorado, firebombing suspect from a Texas immigration detention center, and barred the government from deporting them.
Detroit
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Livonia restaurant set to close at end of summer after 67 years
Some regulars at the Daly Drive In said they've been having lunch there for decades, the waitstaff know their names and even their orders. They said it's a real shame the restaurant is set to close.
Rabbi speaks out after antisemitic graffiti found at Metro Detroit synagogue
The incident at Congregation Beth Shalom in Oak Park is one of multiple incidents of antisemitic vandalism that have taken place across Metro Detroit in less than a week.
Ann Arbor bus drivers to hold picket outside
The Transport Workers Union, which represents the drivers and mechanics, has been negotiating with The Ride, the bus service, for nearly two months.
Torkelson hits walk-off home run to give Tigers 5-4 win over Brewers
Spencer Torkelson hit a walk-off home run and Riley Greene had two hits, including a two-run homer, to rally the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Sydney Hunter gears up for the ultimate fitness competition— American Gladiator!
A classic fitness competition series has made a comeback, with some new contenders ready to face off for the champion title. Courtney is standing by with warrior Sydney Hunter - the first black woman to join the new reboot of 'American Gladiators.'
Ryan is trying out some new treats at Hella Cakes!
A local bakery is going viral with some delicious themed desserts. Ryan Nelson is in Modesto, trying out the tasty treats.
Talented students are showing off their art at the 29th annual Arts Alive
Some talented student artists are ready to show off their creations at the 29th annual Arts Alive event. Sade Browne is in Sacramento getting a preview and a first look at a new mural.
It's Bring Your Child to Work Day at SacDOT
Bring Your Child to Work Day gives young people an opportunity to see what their parents do all day. The Sacramento County Department of Transportation (SacDOT) will be taking part in this national event to show kids what their moms and dads do while at work. 80 participants, ages 8 to 13, will join their parents from 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. for a tour of the SacDOT facility.
Los Angeles
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FBI operation leads to more than 40 Southern California arrests of Mexican Mafia gang members
Dozens of alleged Mexican Mafia members were arrested when FBI investigators served warrants at several locations across Southern California early Thursday.
2 LAX contract employees face felony drug possession and distribution charges
The U.S. Attorney's Office announced on Thursday that the men are charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. This felony carries a 10-year mandatory minimum prison sentence and a maximum of life in prison.
1 killed, 5 injured and 5 in custody in shooting at Mall of Louisiana, police say
Police said the shooting appeared to have happened after two groups of people got into an argument in the mall's food court.
Fixing Altadena's damaged soil naturally, with locally grown compost
Food scraps, leaves and wood chips are some essentials that make up the compost medley needed to repair the soil.
Miami
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Miami city commission approves renewed contract for Ultra Music Festival
The new contract incorporates noise decibel limits established in a 2021 settlement agreement between Ultra and the Downtown Neighbors' Alliance.
Wanted federal fugitive arrested in Hialeah after multi-agency manhunt, FHP says
Video posted by the account "Only in Dade" showed officers swarming a man and taking him into custody on W 68th Street.
Florida summer camp counselor accused of buying child porn, attorney general says
Coty Streit, 31, from Bell, a town around 30 miles north of Gainesville, is facing 15 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material, one count of transmission of child sexual abuse material by electronic device, and one count of unlawful use of a two-way communication device.
1 killed, 5 injured and 5 in custody in shooting at Mall of Louisiana, police say
Police said the shooting appeared to have happened after two groups of people got into an argument in the mall's food court.
Minnesota
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Hoop Habits opens new basketball training center in Minnetonka
One of Minnesota's fastest-growing basketball training organizations is expanding with a new facility to develop athletes on and off the court.
What's happening to Baháʼí faith practitioners living in Iran?
Baháʼí leaders in the United States are sounding the alarm, saying the hundreds of thousands of believers in Iran are facing growing persecution and scrutiny over their beliefs.
Minnesota House passes bill banning "nudification technology"
The Minnesota House has passed a bill to ban apps and websites that create fake, sexualized pictures of individuals.
Bill to increase penalty for impersonating police passes in Minnesota House
A bill that would stiffen penalties for impersonating police in the wake of last year's Minnesota lawmaker shootings is expected to pass in the state House on Thursday.
New York
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3 slashed in Queens brawl after dog urinated on grass, video shows
Three people were stabbed in Queens when a dispute about a dog escalated wildly.
Here's where the NY Giants pick in the 2026 NFL Draft
New head coach John Harbaugh will in the spotlight tonight when the New York Giants make their picks in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
Here's where the NY Jets pick in the 2026 NFL Draft
The Jets will look to find some building blocks for the present and future tonight in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
Amtrak lawsuit accuses Metro-North of blocking nonrevenue trains
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
Philadelphia
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Norristown man arrested for leading intrastate retail theft ring
Nehemeiah Jones was arrested for orchestrating a retail theft group that targeted stores across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
John Adams dreaded Philadelphia summers. So how hot was it in 1776?
In letters to his wife, John Adams complained about the weather in Philadelphia multiple times as the Founding Fathers worked at Independence Hall.
Swanson's hit in 10th gives Cubs 8-7 victory over Phillies
Dansby Swanson had his first game-ending hit in five years, and the Chicago Cubs rebounded from a pair of blown leads to beat Philadelphia 8-7 in 10 innings for their ninth straight win and the Phillies' ninth loss in a row.
Free screenings for diabetic eye disease available this weekend
Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia and other sites around the region will host free eye screenings for Diabetes Day.
Pittsburgh
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Photos show the best-dressed prospects at NFL draft
Photos show the best-dressed prospects at the 2026 NFL draft in Pittsburgh.
Photos of NFL draft in Pittsburgh show fans, crowds and excitement
Football fans from all over have flocked to Pittsburgh for the NFL draft, calling it "one for the history books."
Taxpayers won't pay for security upgrades at Shapiro's home, Pa. treasurer says
Treasurer Stacy Garrity, a Republican, is refusing to approve payments for more than $1 million in security upgrades to the private home of Gov. Josh Shapiro.
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The NFL draft 2026 in Pittsburgh gets underway tonight, kicking off a three-day event that's expected to be the largest in the city's history.
Sacramento
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Stockton police arrest suspect in 1994 double killing
An arrest has been made in connection with a 1994 double killing in Stockton, police said on Thursday.
Former Sacramento Councilmember Sean Loloee pleads guilty in grocery store fraud scheme
Former Sacramento councilmember Sean Loloee pleaded guilty to three fraud schemes in connection with his grocery store, federal prosecutors said on Thursday.
Nearly 208,000 heated socks sold at Costco recalled due to burn injuries
The 32 Degrees Heated Socks can pose a burn risk due to the combination of heat, friction, moisture and pressure created during athletic activities.
Suspect in deadly stabbing at Sacramento's DOCO arrested
An arrest has been made in connection with a stabbing at the Downtown Commons (DOCO) in Sacramento that left a man dead in early March, police said on Thursday.
Texas
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Child in critical condition after Dallas shooting, police say
Dallas police said at approximately 1:20 p.m., officers were called to a shooting in the 1700 block of Hemphill Drive.
1 killed, 5 injured and 5 in custody in shooting at Mall of Louisiana, police say
Police said the shooting appeared to have happened after two groups of people got into an argument in the mall's food court.
Federal judge orders ICE to release family of Boulder firebombing suspect
A federal judge has ordered federal immigration officials to release the family of the Boulder, Colorado, firebombing suspect from a Texas immigration detention center, and barred the government from deporting them.
Nearly 208,000 heated socks sold at Costco recalled due to burn injuries
The 32 Degrees Heated Socks can pose a burn risk due to the combination of heat, friction, moisture and pressure created during athletic activities.