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New Orleans. A federal judge on Sunday, May 3, blocked a Louisiana law that would eliminate the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court clerk position, allowing Calvin Duncan—who won the November election with 68% of the …
Orlando — Spirit Airlines abruptly ceased operations Saturday, cancelling flights and leaving thousands of passengers stranded at airports including Orlando International Airport and others nationwide. Travelers reported…
South San Francisco and Springdale: Twist Bioscience Corp. on Monday reported a $44 million loss in its fiscal second quarter, recording a loss of 71 cents per share (62 cents adjusted) and $110.7 million in revenue, whi…
Garrard County, Kentucky — Authorities reported Ernest "Bud" Flynn, 83, was last seen Sunday, May 3, around 4 p.m. at 25 Kelley Ridge Road operating an orange Kubota tractor hauling hay; the Garrard County Sheriff's Offi…
United States: Retail gasoline prices rose across multiple states this week, with AAA and GasBuddy reporting sharp increases on Monday and over the prior week. Florida's average climbed about 40 cents to $4.34 per gallon…
Cleveland: Ohio officials are advising voters ahead of the May 5, 2026 primary, publishing polling locations, sample ballots and identification requirements for in-person voting. Polls in Ohio will open at 6:30 a.m. and …
Indianapolis: Meteorologists forecast warm, stormy conditions across Central Indiana on Monday, May 4, 2026, followed by a cold front bringing widespread rain and cooler temperatures on Tuesday. Scattered showers and iso…
Los Angeles — The Schall Law Firm on May 4, 2026 issued investor notices announcing class action matters against Oddity Tech Ltd., monday.com Ltd., Gartner, Inc., and Alight, Inc., alleging violations of §§10(b) and 20(a…
Oklahoma City. Police say at least ten people were taken to hospitals after shots were fired at a gathering near Arcadia Lake in Edmond at about 9 p.m.; officials reported victims in "various conditions" and noted that a…
FORT WORTH, Texas. On Sunday, Chase Elliott won the Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway, taking the lead on Lap 152 following Corey Heim's off-cycle pit and maintaining control through pit stops and restarts; Elliott led a…
Florida — Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani, 81, was hospitalized in Florida on Sunday, his spokesman Ted Goodman said, describing him as in 'critical but stable condition' while declining to disclose the illness, hosp…
INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA Division I Women's Lacrosse Championship Subcommittee selected the 29 teams that will compete in the 2026 tournament, naming Northwestern the overall No. 1 seed after a 15-3 season and its sixth B…
WASHINGTON — A federal magistrate on Monday expressed 'grave concerns' about how Cole Tomas Allen, the 31-year-old suspect accused of firing a shotgun near the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25, was held in …
Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 116-94 in a Game 7 on Sunday, securing their first playoff series win since 2008 and advancing to the Eastern Conference second round; Cade Cunningham scored 32 points with 12 assis…
Newark, New Jersey — On Sunday afternoon, United Airlines Flight 169, a Boeing 767-400 carrying 221 passengers and 10 crew from Venice, contacted a light pole over the southbound New Jersey Turnpike during final approach…
San Francisco — Multiple candidates in the California gubernatorial race campaigned across Bay Area precincts this weekend as vote-by-mail ballots began arriving in mailboxes ahead of the June 2 primary, election officia…
Denver — The Minnesota Wild will be without center Joel Eriksson Ek and defenseman Jonas Brodin for the first two games of their second-round series at Ball Arena after both were held out with lower-body injuries. Neithe…
Washington — On April 25 at a Washington hotel, federal prosecutors said investigators determined that buckshot fired from Cole Tomas Allen's Mossberg pump-action shotgun struck a Secret Service agent's bullet-resistant …
Lexington, Ky. meteorologists and regional TV weather teams issued First Alert forecasts this week, reporting cool mornings and sunshine on Sunday before a midweek pattern change; forecasters identified warming into Mond…
Cleveland on Sunday defeated the Toronto Raptors 114-102 in Game 7 of their first-round NBA playoff series, advancing the Cavaliers to the Eastern Conference semifinals. Jarrett Allen tied his playoff career high with 22…
MIAMI: Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli claimed pole in Saturday qualifying with a fastest lap of 1 minute 27.798 seconds and converted that advantage into victory in Sunday's Miami Grand Prix after officials moved the sta…
ANAHEIM, Calif. The Anaheim Ducks advanced to the Western Conference Second Round after defeating the Edmonton Oilers in six games and returned to practice Saturday as they prepare to face the Vegas Golden Knights. Game …
Doral, Florida. Cameron Young won the Cadillac Championship at TPC Blue Monster on May 4, finishing 19-under after a final-round 68 to claim victory by six shots over Scottie Scheffler. Sahith Theegala shot a bogey-free …
Washington — President Donald Trump said Monday that U.S. forces will begin escorting ships through the blocked Strait of Hormuz while reporting "very positive" talks with Iran. He announced a maritime operation intended…
Chattanooga: Athletes from multiple programs posted personal records and high placements at regional meets this week, with Chattanooga sprinter Ryleigh Simmons running a 24.34 200-meter PR on Friday at the Outdoor Music …