Sarah Park makes history first immigrant woman elected to Duluth City Council
After two decades in Duluth, Park pledges to serve seniors, children, and small businesses, and unite the city's diverse communities.
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Morris Brown College names interim president after ousting Dr. Kevin James
Sources say the abrupt decision comes as the college faces a crucial accreditation review and as questions swirl about the reasons for his sudden ouster.
South Fulton's Southwest Arts Center expands access to arts education
At South Fulton's Southwest Arts Center, people of all ages are returning to dance, act, and create following a more than $3 million renovation.
Advocates push for change as Georgia's 2026 legislative session begins
For 40 days, Georgia lawmakers will gather under the Gold Dome to debate and vote on big issues that could affect the entire state.
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Former congressional staffer from Maryland accused of stealing 240 government phones
A former congressional staffer from Anne Arundel County is accused of stealing and selling 240 government cellphones, according to our media partner, The Baltimore Banner.
MS-13 gang members indicted for several murders in Baltimore City
Maryland federal prosecutors have indicted six MS-13 members in recent months.
Baltimore police video shows shooting of man who dragged officer with car
Baltimore Police released body-worn video that showed an officer shooting a man after he was dragged by a car during a traffic stop near downtown on January 7.
Tupac, Pete Alonso bobbleheads added to Baltimore Orioles' promotional schedule
The Baltimore Orioles added Tupac Shakur and Pete Alonso bobbleheads to their 2026 promotional schedule, the team announced.
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Researchers concerned avian flu could spread to elephant seals in California
The virus has infected elephant seals in the Southern Hemisphere, triggering what researchers describe as an unprecedented wildlife die-off. Researchers are now concerned it could affect elephant seals on the California coast.
Texas firm's plan to restart California oil rigs gets federal support, legal pushback
Idled oil rigs off the California coast could be back up and running soon if the federal government has its way.
Oakland crews use heavy equipment to handle worsening illegal dumping problem
For decades, the city of Oakland has been plagued by illegal dumping, and even as crews cleaned up one particularly problematic site, it stood as a symbol of both the hope and despair of the problem the city faces.
Oakland community calls on city to prevent illegal dumping, citing health impacts
On the 311 Service Request Hotline, the city of Oakland reported more than 25,000 calls for service at illegal dumping sites in 2025. And so far this year, they received more than 150 calls.
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Pacers beat Celtics 98-96 for 1st 3-game win streak of season
Pascal Siakam scored 21 points, and the Indiana Pacers won three straight games for the first time this season, beating the Boston Celtics 98-96 on Monday night.
Families displaced after car smashes into 3 homes in Everett
A driver in Everett, Massachusetts hit a speed bump on Glendale Street and smashed into three homes early Sunday morning.
Celtics star Jaylen Brown fined $35,000 for criticizing refs
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown complained to reporters after Saturday night's 100-95 loss to the San Antonio Spurs
Fan transforms basement into Patriots shrine with help from Donnie Wahlberg
Diehard New England Patriots fan Adham Mamoud is enjoying the teams run to the NFL playoffs. And there are not many places he would rather watch than in his basement, where he built a shrine to his favorite football team.
Chicago
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Violence prevention group to ride CTA rails overnight in effort to deter crime
This comes as one North Side alderman is calling for people not use public transit at night until CTA can prove it's safe.
Johnson's choice of words against the Packers remains hot topic
Johnson made it clear that he didn't like the Packers in a locker room video following their Wild Card win.
Plans to replace Jackson Square Mall with condos approved by La Grange trustees
A local developer envisions replacing the historic building with a five-story condo building with 39 units. That comes down to a vote on Monday night by village trustees.
Bears fans stock up on team gear ahead of NFL playoff matchup against Rams
Bears fans are already making plans for where to watch the playoff game against the Rams, who to watch it with, and what they'll be wearing for the big game.
Colorado
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One year since stabbings on 16th Street, number of homicides are down
It has been one year since a series of random stabbings in downtown Denver left two dead, two more injured, and the community uneasy.
Kickoff time announced for Broncos playoff game at Mile High
Saturday's AFC division round playoff game between the Denver Broncos and the Buffalo Bills will kick off at 2:30 p.m. at Empower Field at Mile High.
Telluride is back open for business, and hoping crowds will come
After more than a week of silence on the slopes, the lifts are spinning again at Telluride Ski Resort. But for the town of Telluride, business owners are worried the damage from the ski patrol strike may take longer to undo.
Death of Colorado mom, son in Utah national park investigated as murder-suicide
Officials have not yet released the name of either person, but investigators with the San Juan County Sheriff's Office in Utah say the two were reported missing out of Colorado by the woman's husband and the boy's father.
Detroit
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Detroit Red Wings retire Sergei Fedorov's No. 91 jersey
The Detroit Red Wings retired Sergei Fedorov's No. 91 jersey, honoring the Russian great more than a decade after he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
GM CEO Mary Barra says she still believes in electric vehicles
Even though the Trump administration eliminated EV tax credits, leaving the company out of $6 billion as of last week, General Motors CEO Mary Barra still believes in electric vehicles.
Red Wings win 4-3 over Hurricanes in overtime
Andrew Copp scored at 3:27 of overtime, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night.
Detroit police search for suspect accused of firing shots into home
Police are searching for a suspect who they allege fired multiple shots into a home earlier this month in Detroit.
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Good Day Sacramento
Checking on a local woman as she embarks on a makeover journey
Good Day's Courtney Dempsey checks back in as two deserving women embark on a makeover journey.
Inside the Design Lab at the Museum on Science and Curiosity
Good Day's Sade Browne takes us inside the Design Lab at the Museum of Science and Curiosity, where kids can learn about robotics.
Rating the fashion on the Golden Globes red carpet
Courtney's Fashion Forum returns as the Good Day team rates the red carpet fashion at the Golden Globes.
Local invention helps keep your food delivery secure
Good Day's Courtney Dempsey talks with the local inventors of the Secure It Fresh smart bag.
Los Angeles
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Rams CB Ahkello Witherspoon is out for season after playoff injury
Quarterback Matthew Stafford is expected to play for the Los Angeles Rams this weekend after tests revealed only a sprain of the index finger on his throwing hand.
Dog rescued from Orange County canyon with the help of thermal drone technology
A dog lost in a remote Orange County canyon for two days was rescued over the weekend due to new thermal drone technology used by Mission Viejo Animal Services.
High school coach reunites with San Clemente firefighter who saved his life
An Orange County man who suffered a heart attack on a pickleball court last month reunited with the off-duty firefighter who saved his life.
How the Palisades Fire zone turned into an evacuation nightmare
With the two roads leading to the Palisades Fire clogged with abandoned cars, first responders had to use bulldozers to clear the way for firefighters.
Miami
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Bryan Calvo sworn in as Hialeah's youngest mayor
History was made in Hialeah as Brian Calvo became the city's youngest mayor ever—and he's getting straight to work.
South Florida Cubans react to U.S. allowing Mexico's oil aid to Cuba
Cuban Americans in South Florida are split over a controversial U.S. policy allowing Mexico to send oil to crisis-stricken Cuba.
Trump's motorcade in Florida rerouted due to "suspicious object"
President Donald Trump's motorcade took an unusual route to the airport in Florida due to a "suspicious object.
Masked burglars smash Fort Lauderdale vape shop
Surveillance video shows the suspects smashing the store's window and fleeing, leaving behind a bin—possibly linked to a string of 15 other burglaries in the area.
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Hennepin County attorney moves forward with Renee Good death investigation
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said her office has received a "substantial" number of submissions to the evidence portal her office launched last week after the FBI took over sole authority of the investigation into the shooting death of Renee Nicole Good by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
Greg Bovino on calls for ICE to end immigration crackdown in Minneapolis
On Monday afternoon, WCCO's Esme Murphy sat down with Bovino to discuss the ICE crackdown, the widespread backlash and what the future holds in the Twin Cities and beyond. Here is their full conversation.
What is the cost of the ICE operation in Minnesota?
It's a question many people have been asking: What is the cost of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in Minnesota? WCCO was able to get some numbers.
Where are federal agents taking people they detain in Minnesota?
With all the ICE activity happening in Minnesota, people are asking: Where are federal agents taking the people they detain? WCCO Investigates is digging in to share who's working with ICE and what we've learned.
New York
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N.J. special needs students allegedly given hot sauce as discipline
The Paterson School District says the teacher accused of giving special needs students hot sauce as a form of discipline has been relieved of her duties.
Flagg posts 27 points, 3 blocked shots to help Mavericks beat the Nets 113-105
Cooper Flagg scored 27 points and matched a season high with three blocks, and Naji Marshall had three straight baskets down the stretch and finished with 22 points as the depleted Dallas Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Nets 113-105.
Rangers' nightmare season continues with loss to Kraken
Berkly Catton scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period, and the Kraken rallied from two goals down and beat the Rangers 4-2 on Monday night.
Mobile care van brings services to Brooklyn residents on pretrial supervised release
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
Philadelphia
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Milder Tuesday in Philadelphia region, tracking storms later this week
Tuesday in the Philadelphia region will be mild, but we're tracking storms this week that will bring rain and possibly snow.
Tyrese Maxey scores 33 as 76ers use 80-point first half to beat Raptors
Tyrese Maxey scored 33 points, Joel Embiid had 27 and the Philadelphia 76ers used an 80-point first half to beat the Toronto Raptors 115-102.
Flyers drop third straight game in 5-1 loss to Lightning
Brandon Hagel, Jake Guentzel and Nikita Kucherov each had a goal and an assist as the Tampa Bay Lightning notched their 10th consecutive victory with a 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.
Wawa on Market Street in Philadelphia's University City neighborhood will close
Wawa is closing its store on the 3300 block of Market Street in University City later this month.
Pittsburgh
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Texans' Collins leaves game against Steelers with injury
Houston Texans star wide receiver Nico Collins left Monday night's playoff game against the Steelers to be evaluated for a concussion.
Private island in Ohio hits the market for $5 million
A private island in Ohio has hit the market for $5 million.
Allegheny County police seize marijuana, cash from 2 Ross Township vape shops
Investigators said the businesses were involved in a large-scale illegal marijuana sales operation.
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Steelers battered by Texans in wild-card playoff loss
The Pittsburgh Steelers lost to the Houston Texans in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs on Monday night.
Sacramento
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Fate of Lodi's Sunset Theater to be put in front of city committee
Every Lodi local seems to have a fond memory of the Sunset Theater, but this week, this 76-year-old historic building could be one step closer to taking its final bow.
Suspected driver who nearly killed cyclist in Sacramento seeks mental health diversion
There's another roadblock in seeking justice for a woman who was hit and nearly killed while riding her bike in Sacramento.
How California quietly adds hundreds in hidden fees to drive up traffic tickets
Getting a traffic ticket is a terrible feeling that is made even worse when you find out how much it's going to cost you.
Suspect in Elk Grove bar shooting that killed 2 is in custody, police say
The suspected gunman in a November shooting that killed two people and injured two others inside an Elk Grove bar is in custody, law enforcement officials said Monday.
Texas
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Celina ISD school board meeting filled with community members voicing their frustration
During public comment, parents said the lack of communication from the school district has only added to their frustration.
Flagg posts 27 points, 3 blocked shots to help Mavericks beat the Nets 113-105
Cooper Flagg scored 27 points and matched a season high with three blocks, and Naji Marshall had three straight baskets down the stretch and finished with 22 points as the depleted Dallas Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Nets 113-105.
Cowboys defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku arrested in North Texas
Cowboys defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku was arrested and later bailed out of Collin County jail.
Hegseth praises Lockheed Martin workers during visit to Fort Worth plant
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth highlighted the role of the F-35 fighter jet and its workforce during a visit to Lockheed Martin's Fort Worth plant.