Bill to ban cellphones in Georgia high schools moves closer to becoming law
Lawmakers say a cellphone ban in high school would keep students focused, but some Georgia parents have safety concerns.
Atlanta
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From porch to pantry: Nonprofit makes giving back easy
The national nonprofit PORCH Communities has several chapters across the metro Atlanta area that pick up food donations to give them to those in need.
Gunman and victim in deadly shooting at Georgia VA clinic identified
A Department of Veterans Affairs employee who was injured in Tuesday's shooting at a Jasper VA clinic has died, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation says.
Georgia Senate approves 60-day suspension on state's gas tax
A bill that would suspend Georgia's motor fuel tax for 60 days is now heading to Gov. Kemp's desk for his signature.
Baltimore
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Former Ravens, Towson running back Terrance West accused of assaulting contractor
Former Baltimore Ravens running back Terrance West, who played college football at Towson University, has been charged with assault in Prince George's County, Maryland, according to charging documents obtained by WJZ.
Howard County plans $3.5 million investment for two county-owned ice rinks
The proposed ice rinks, which would use $3.5 million from the county's Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget, would be additions to the Meadowbrook Athletic Complex in Ellicott City.
Maryland leaders approve $1.2 billion to protect children in foster care
Maryland's spending board approved contracts totaling more than $1 billion to provide new licensed caregivers for foster children as the state responds to the death in 2025 of a teenager who was being housed in a hotel.
Howard County studies suggest ways to protect walkers and bicyclists in Elkridge
Howard County leaders are figuring out how to make Elkridge, Maryland, safer for everyone on the road, particularly for those walking or riding their bicycles.
Bay Area
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Family of San Francisco police recruit who died during training sues department
The parents of a San Francisco police recruit who died last year after having a medical emergency during academy training are filing a wrongful death suit against the department and the city.
California grey whale found dead near Golden Gate Bridge after suspected ship strike
A gray whale carcass found floating in San Francisco Bay this week was likely killed in a ship strike, the Marine Mammal Center announced Thursday.
Giants' Tony Vitello attacking college-to-pro transition with high energy, help from others
All eyes are on new San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello as he makes the big jump from coaching the University of Tennessee to major league manager despite no previous professional experience as a player or coach.
Oakland Zoo euthanizes rescued tiger after cancer diagnosis
The second of two rescued tigers being cared for at the Oakland Zoo was euthanized after it was recently diagnosed with cancer, the zoo announced.
Boston
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Multiple people stabbed in Chelsea, one in serious condition
Multiple people were stabbed in Chelsea, Massachusetts Thursday night.
Reichel has goal and assist in Boston debut to help Bruins beat Jets 6-1
Lukas Reichel had a goal and an assist in his Boston debut, and the Bruins beat the Winnipeg Jets 6-1 on Thursday night.
20 new charges brought against former Massachusetts doctor accused of rape
A former Brigham and Women's Doctor who was charged with raping two patients last year has been indicted on new charges.
Babysitter charged in 2-year-old's death. "She tortured my child," father says.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
Chicago
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Bedard scores, Blackhawks hang for first win over Wild in seven years
Connor Bedard scored a goal and defenseman Alex Vlasic made a game-saving stop as time ran out as the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Minnesota Wild 2-1 to snap the NHL's longest active point streak for one team against another.
Harden scores 36 as Cavaliers hang on to beat Bulls 115-110
James Harden scored 36, Evan Mobley added 26 points and 14 rebounds and Cleveland hung on to beat the Chicago Bulls 115-110 even though Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell missed the game because of a bruised left eye.
Joliet City Council approves plans for Illinois' largest data center
The Joliet City Council on Thursday approved plans for a 795-acre data center, which would be the largest such facility in Illinois.
Fighting Illini fans counting down to tipoff of NCAA tournament
Fighting Illini fans are counting down to the tipoff of the team's Thursday night matchup against Penn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Colorado
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Mother hoped for longer sentences in deadly Downtown Aquarium shooting
The mother of a teenage boy shot outside of Denver's Downtown Aquarium back in 2024 was hoping for longer sentences for his killers.
Castle Rock daughter advocates for wildlife collision prevention bill
A new bill proposed in the state legislature hopes to save lives on Colorado's highways.
Record heat raises avalanche concerns across Colorado mountains
A surge of record-setting warmth is creating dangerous avalanche conditions in Colorado's high country heading into the weekend.
Investigators work to determine what caused gas station explosion that injured 2
Denver police, firefighters and Xcel Energy are all trying to figure out what caused a natural gas explosion at a gas station that injured two people.
Detroit
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Monroe High School student accused of trying to carjack fellow student
Investigators believe the teen suspect acted alone and there is no danger to the community.
Detroit Red Wings win 3-1 over Montreal Canadiens
Alex DeBrincat scored the go-ahead goal with 3:25 remaining and assisted on Detroit's two other goals, lifting the Red Wings to a 3-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens.
Michigan rolls past Howard 101-81 in first round of March Madness
Morez Johnson Jr. had 21 points and 10 rebounds on a perfect shooting night, and No. 1 seed Michigan rode a second-half surge to a 101-81 victory over 16th-seeded Howard in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Detroit Pistons push past Washington Wizards to win 117-95
Jalen Duren had 24 points and 11 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons never trailed in a 117-95 victory over the Washington Wizards, their first game since All-Star guard Cade Cunningham was ruled out for at least two weeks with a collapsed left lung.
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Play and make new pals at WonderPlay Zone in Folsom
Good Day's Sade Browne is in Folsom checking out WonderPlay Zone.
The Pops Chorale & Orchestra performs on Good Day!
The Pops Chorale & Orchestra is a community chorus who entertain audiences with the magic that is live music. Tickets to their upcoming shows are available now!
Come watch Irish dancers hit the stage from the McKeever School of Irish Dance!
Come watch 100 Irish dancers of all ages and abilities perform for you! From tiny beginners to champions about to head off to the World Championships, you will see a full spectrum of talent.
Ryan is learning how to get your garden ready for spring!
Tomorrow is the 1st day of Spring, so we're talking with planting professionals on what’s in bloom, what you should be preparing for, and some fun upcoming events and activities!
Los Angeles
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Riverside County firefighters and deputy save 4 cats from apartment fire
Riverside County firefighters and a deputy resuscitated four cats that were trapped inside a burning apartment.
Los Angeles Lakers continue their winning streak with a 134-136 lead over Miami Heat
Luka Doncic scored 60 points, LeBron James had a triple-double on a night where he tied the NBA record for games played, and the Los Angeles Lakers pushed their season-best winning streak to eight games with a 134-126 win over the Miami Heat on Thursday night.
Cesar Chavez statue removed from San Fernando park
San Fernando city staff removed a statue and covered a mural showing Cesar Chavez at a local park after sexual abuse allegations against the late labor activist surfaced earlier this week.
LA County Sheriff's Department car catches on fire along 605 Freeway
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said no one was injured when the old car caught on fire.
Miami
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Los Angeles Lakers continue their winning streak with a 134-136 lead over Miami Heat
Luka Doncic scored 60 points, LeBron James had a triple-double on a night where he tied the NBA record for games played, and the Los Angeles Lakers pushed their season-best winning streak to eight games with a 134-126 win over the Miami Heat on Thursday night.
Cubans in South Florida protesting demand a regime change in the island
The demonstration of unity comes as Cuban leaders recently offered to allow exiles worldwide to invest in businesses and property on the island. However, this proposal is being met with immediate pushback from South Florida exiles.
Downtown Miami residents fed up with illegal parking in designated bike lanes
The problem is compounded by construction blocking portions of the lanes and delivery vans navigating around barrels to park.
Teenage suspects of rape back in Miami court for bond hearing
The testimony happened as attorneys for 13-year-old Nelson Nuñez and 12-year-old Jusiah Jones requested that the youngsters be released on bond.
Minnesota
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Bedard scores, Blackhawks hang for first win over Wild in seven years
Connor Bedard scored a goal and defenseman Alex Vlasic made a game-saving stop as time ran out as the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Minnesota Wild 2-1 to snap the NHL's longest active point streak for one team against another.
Where does legalizing sports betting stand at the Minnesota Capitol?
As March Madness is underway, the debate over whether or not to legalize sports betting in Minnesota is once again a hot topic at the state Capitol.
Oakdale police, two hotel workers sent to hospital after exposed to suspected fentanyl
Police in Oakdale, Minnesota, are investigating after two officers and two Hampton Inn hotel employees were taken to the hospital after being exposed to a substance believed to be fentanyl.
Liam Ramos' family plans to appeal asylum denial after ICE detention
Attorneys for Liam Ramos and his father have filed an appeal after an immigration judge denied their asylum claim a month ago, and the family will remain in the country during the appeals process.
New York
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1 dead, 1 critically hurt after being struck by driver in Harlem
One person is dead and another is in critical condition after being struck by a driver in Harlem on Thursday evening.
NYU full-time contract faculty preparing to strike if deal isn't reached
The union representing NYU full-time contract faculty say they will begin picketing Monday morning if a deal isn't reached.
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Tkachuk scores with 11.1 seconds left to lift Senators past Islanders, 3-2
Brady Tkachuk scored with 11.1 seconds left to give the Senators a 3-2 victory over the Islanders on Thursday night.
Fantilli leads Blue Jackets over Rangers 6-3
The Blue Jackets beat the Rangers 6-3 on Thursday night, keeping alive hopes for their first playoff berth since the 2019-20 season.
Philadelphia
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5 Philadelphia men convicted in connection with violent carjacking ring
Five Philadelphia men were convicted in connection with a violent carjacking ring, where they would allegedly ship the stolen cars to Africa for resale.
Phil Martelli Jr., VCU, upset No. 6 seed UNC to advance in NCAA Tournament
Terrence Hill Jr. made a stepback 3-pointer in overtime, and No. 11 VCU erased a 19-point second-half deficit to stun North Carolina in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
N.J. electricity rates spiked more than most other states in 2025, report says
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Man sentenced to 40-80 years in prison for Allentown shooting that wounded 6
A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to decades behind bars for a 2024 shooting near the Dominican festival in Allentown.
Pittsburgh
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March Madness draws excited basketball fans to Pittsburgh bars
As the calendar moves toward spring, the old feeling of hope and exuberance spreads across the country, and it's mostly felt by college basketball fans.
Rochester residents frustrated with smell from Sherwin-Williams plant
The Rochester Township Council held its regular meeting on Thursday evening, and it was packed with people who were raising concerns about chemical odors lingering in their neighborhood.
What's new at Kennywood this year? Park reveals plans for 2026 season
Kennywood is opening in just one month, and the park on Thursday revealed what's new in the way of food, festivals and rides.
Former Duquesne Incline board president charged with embezzling $1.3 million
The former president of the board of trustees for the nonprofit that operates the Duquesne Incline has been charged with embezzling more than $1.3 million.
Sacramento
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Former Rocklin school volunteer accused of sexual relationship with teen, police say
A former Rocklin Unified School District employee and parent volunteer has been arrested following an investigation into an alleged sexual relationship with a minor, officials said.
Lincoln nanny suspected of abusing a child at a park, police say
A nanny is suspected of abusing a child at a park in Lincoln earlier this week, police said on Thursday.
Abnormally warm March brings early start to rattlesnake season in the Central Valley
Early warm temperatures are bringing an early start to rattlesnake season across the Central Valley.
Sacramento International Airport warns travelers of wait times during partial government shutdown
Sacramento International Airport issued a warning to travelers about longer wait times for security lines during a partial government shutdown.
Texas
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Texas upsets BYU behind Vokietaitis' big night, advances in NCAA Tournament
Matas Vokietaitis had 23 points and 16 rebounds, and No. 11 seed Texas knocked off sixth-seeded BYU 79-71 on Thursday in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, overcoming 35 points from Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa.
Texas A&M stuns Saint Mary's, advances in NCAA Tournament with 63-50 win
Rashaun Agee had 22 points and nine rebounds, and No. 10 seed Texas A&M beat seventh-seeded Saint Mary's 63-50 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Apparent explosion sparks house fire, evacuations in Lake Dallas: "It felt like an airplane hit my house"
Crews responded to reports of a loud explosion and flames on Moseley Street as investigators work to determine whether natural gas played a role.
Denton County man arrested for allegedly taking a body from a cemetery
Bartonville police said the investigation is ongoing.