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.
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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.
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Road rage shooting in Baltimore County prompts road closure
A driver fired a weapon during a road rage incident in Baltimore County on Friday, prompting a road closure and an investigation, according to police.
Spring warmth, rain chances in the Maryland forecast
Much milder air returns to Maryland Friday through the weekend.
Video shows girls allegedly bully cashier, steal cakes from bakery
A Baltimore County bakery owner is calling for accountability after a group of teen girls were caught on video allegedly bullying a cashier and stealing several cakes.
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.
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Unseasonably warm March forces early closures at Sierra ski resorts
A stretch of unusually warm weather this March is rapidly melting snow across the Sierra Nevada, forcing several ski resorts to cut their seasons short and scale back operations.
Injured LA County mountain lion cub finds a friend in Northern California
While receiving state-of-the-art care in Northern California, the injured mountain lion cub found on a Castaic street has made a new friend, a fellow orphaned cub from the Central Coast.
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.
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.
Boston
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18-year-old faces murder charge in deadly stabbing in Chelsea
A teenager is expected to be charged with murder Friday after a deadly stabbing in Chelsea, Massachusetts.
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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19-year-old in critical condition after shooting on Chicago's South Side
A 19-year-old man was shot and critically injured in a shooting in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood.
Man shot, critically injured in Chicago's Austin neighborhood
A man was critically injured in a shooting in Chicago's Austin neighborhood on Thursday night.
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No sign of U.S. and Israel's war with Iran easing on eve of 3-week mark
The Trump administration says Iran's autocratic regime is down but not out, and it won't say how long the deadly, costly conflict will go on.
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.
Colorado
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Police officer shoots, kills woman with gun in Northern Colorado
A Longmont police officer shot and killed a woman who refused to drop her weapon, according to investigators.
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.
Detroit
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Michigan women hosting March Madness for 2nd time, hoping home court is advantage
Michigan is hosting the women's NCAA Tournament for the second time, and is hoping home court is an advantage again.
Mid-Michigan man accused of embezzling $400K from 82-year-old
Prosecutors say more than $300,000 was obtained by the victim through changes to his will and trust that benefited Sprague rather than his children and grandchildren.
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No sign of U.S. and Israel's war with Iran easing on eve of 3-week mark
The Trump administration says Iran's autocratic regime is down but not out, and it won't say how long the deadly, costly conflict will go on.
Clawson police investigate reports of DTE impersonator
Police in Clawson, Michigan, say they are working to identify someone who has knocked on the doors of multiple homes in one neighborhood after some claimed that the person appeared to be impersonating a DTE worker.
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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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Injured LA County mountain lion cub finds a friend in Northern California
While receiving state-of-the-art care in Northern California, the injured mountain lion cub found on a Castaic street has made a new friend, a fellow orphaned cub from the Central Coast.
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.
Miami
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Driver hits, kills 2 pedestrians on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach, police say
Two pedestrians were killed after being hit by a vehicle on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach on Wednesday night, police say.
Florida homeowners insurance company accused of siphoning profits
As Florida moves homeowners' policies out of its state-run insurer of last resort, insiders question one new company's finances.
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No sign of U.S. and Israel's war with Iran easing on eve of 3-week mark
The Trump administration says Iran's autocratic regime is down but not out, and it won't say how long the deadly, costly conflict will go on.
DOJ says it shut down websites that threatened dissidents and took credit for hacks
The Justice Department says it has shuttered four websites that were allegedly used by Iranian government-linked groups to post hacked information and threaten regime critics.
Minnesota
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Minnesota joins states suing EPA over climate finding repeal
Minnesota and nearly two dozen other states sued the EPA Thursday, challenging the repeal of a 2009 finding that carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases threaten public health.
Spring arrives with temps near 70 Saturday, warmest weekend yet
Saturday's high will reach the lower 70s across the Twin Cities area, marking the warmest day of the year so far as spring officially begins Friday morning.
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No sign of U.S. and Israel's war with Iran easing on eve of 3-week mark
The Trump administration says Iran's autocratic regime is down but not out, and it won't say how long the deadly, costly conflict will go on.
Uptown, Minneapolis residents attend meeting over neighborhood safety; livability concerns
Over 100 people packed into a building near the intersection of Lake and Hennepin in South Minneapolis on Thursday, to attend a meeting to discuss safety and livability concerns in the once-thriving Uptown neighborhood.
New York
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NYU strike could start Monday as 900+ faculty members seek new contract
Hundreds of New York University's non-tenured faculty members say they're prepared to walk off the job, impacting about 25% of classes.
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No sign of U.S. and Israel's war with Iran easing on eve of 3-week mark
The Trump administration says Iran's autocratic regime is down but not out, and it won't say how long the deadly, costly conflict will go on.
1 dead, 1 critical from Harlem driver's trail of destruction, NYPD says
The NYPD said the deadly crash in Harlem happened Thursday night on West 125th Street near Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard.
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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.
Philadelphia
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Flyers continue playoff push as they beat LA Kings 4-3 in shootout
A late goal from the Los Angeles Kings' Artemi Panarin tied Thursday night's game vs. the Flyers, who emerged victorious in a shootout.
Sixers' Edgecombe scores career-high 38 points, toppling Kings 139-118
Rookie VJ Edgecombe scored a career high 38 points with 11 assists, and Justin Edwards added 32 points as the 76ers beat the Sacramento Kings 139-118.
Over 10K Sunday services later, Philly church celebrating 200th anniversary
It's been 200 years, or over 10,000 Sunday services, since Monumental Baptist Church was founded.
Serious crash closes Route 73 in Marlton, New Jersey
A crash has closed Route 73 near Lincoln Drive in Marlton, Evesham Township.
Pittsburgh
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New entertainment spot on North Shore will open in April
A fast-casual restaurant and a massive plaza will be open on April 2 on Pittsburgh's North Shore.
Penn State women's hockey qualifies for Frozen Four
Penn State's women's hockey team will take on Wisconsin at home in the national semifinal.
Early-morning Homewood shooting sends two people to the hospital
Police were called to the area of Tioga Street around 4:45 a.m. on Friday.
PRT expanding bus and light-rail service for NFL Draft weekend
PRT said the agency is getting $350,000 from VisitPittsburgh that will help cover costs of expanded service.
Sacramento
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San Joaquin Delta College women's basketball makes history as school's first state champions
It's Women's History Month and a community college in Stockton is - making history - as the San Joaquin Delta College Mustangs become the school's first women's basketball team to win a state title.
Stockton leaders weigh response as Cesar Chavez allegations spark community debate
In Stockton, the Mexican Heritage Center canceled its Cesar Chavez community breakfast scheduled for March 28. City leaders said no immediate decision has been made regarding the future of the Chavez-named library.
Sacramento considers $1.2 million plan to repair aging hollow sidewalks downtown
Parts of Downtown Sacramento have sidewalks that are 150 years old, and next week, city leaders will consider spending more than $1 million to help restore them.
Unseasonably warm March forces early closures at Sierra ski resorts
A stretch of unusually warm weather this March is rapidly melting snow across the Sierra Nevada, forcing several ski resorts to cut their seasons short and scale back operations.
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1 dead, 2 hospitalized after shooting in South Dallas, police say
One person was killed and two others were hospitalized after a late-night shooting into a car near Fair Park in South Dallas.
Record heat, fire danger expected across North Texas this weekend
North Texas is bracing for rare early-season heat with record highs and increased fire danger expected through the weekend, followed by only a brief cooldown.
Rising gas prices get a premium reaction from North Texans
Rising gas prices—now nearing $4 a gallon—are squeezing North Texans, forcing drivers to rethink commutes, budgets, and daily routines.
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.