Fire prompts closure of I-95 South at Fort McHenry Tunnel in Baltimore
A fire prompted the closure of I-95 South at Fort McHenry Tunnel in Baltimore Thursday morning, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA).
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Maryland Weather: Alert day for arctic blast & snow showers
A WJZ First Alert Weather Day is in place for rain & snow showers, strong wind gusts, and falling temperatures.
Baltimore area students experience STEM activities at Towson women's basketball game
Students experienced firsthand how to conduct electricity using Play-Doh and work with Ozobots and Spheros.
MDTA weighs options to ease traffic congestion on Chesapeake Bay Bridge
The Maryland Transportation Authority is discussing options to ease congestion on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
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Napa clearing homeless encampment at Kennedy Park
Starting next Monday, the residents are being asked to move to a fenced area, just a few hundred yards away from where they are now.
San Francisco youth supportive housing in SoMa on path to approval
The building located off Folsom Street will include 42 units for young adults ages 18 to 24.
Tomales Point elk now able to roam after fencing removed
The elk will be free to venture out onto the cattle ranches. But there's not a lot of celebrating going on there.
Oakland preparing for leadership transfer as it faces financial uncertainty
Oakland's next round of leadership will take over soon and immediately face some very big challenges.
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Watch Live: Mass. high school football championship games
Sixteen Massachusetts high school football teams are looking to become a state champion this week at Gillette Stadium.
The Joe Frogger cookie is a big part of Marblehead's history
The popular Joe Frogger cookie can be traced back to colonial times in Marblehead, Massachusetts.
Hudson, Uxbridge win football state championship games at Gillette Stadium
Gillette Stadium hosted two high school football state championship games on Wednesday.
Marchand and Geekie each score twice, Bruins beat Blackhawks 4-2
Brad Marchand and Morgan Geekie each scored two goals, and the Boston Bruins beat the struggling Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 on Wednesday night.
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Chicago warming centers open Thursday
More than 300 public facilities that serve as warm indoor spaces are also available during cold weather.
Man, 60s, dies in apartment fire in Brighton Park, police say
Four people were displaced as a result of the fire.
Wind chills below zero Thursday morning in Chicago
Wind chill values will range from 5 to 15 degrees below zero this morning.
DePaul Blue Demons shoot 42% as they lose to Texas Tech
The Blue Demons finished 11 for 35 from deep.
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High country lover fights housing crisis with unique approach
Around 150 people in Frisco recently received a postcard explaining who Alex Beach is and why they should sell him their home.
Bill sponsor says change is needed after dropped charges in Glass case
One of Colorado's elected leaders who sponsored the legislation that a judge referenced in making a surprising ruling this week in the Christian Glass death case is sharing her perspective.
Residents near Fort Logan Cemetery raise concerns amidst expansion
Fort Logan is looking to add a columbarium, a wall used to hold urns -- on the south end of the cemetery. However, some residents with homes bordering the cemetery are not fully content with their plans.
Bitcoin price reaches $100,000-mark for first time ever
This comes just two years after Bitcoin's price dropped below $17,000 following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX.
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Biden to participate in final White House Christmas tree lighting of presidency
First lady Jill Biden unveiled the White House decorations earlier in the week, with the theme of "A Season of Peace and Light."
Exotic deer let loose form Michigan zoo, authorities say
Monroe County Sheriff's deputies say the Indian Creek Zoo's fence recently suffered damage, which allowed exotic deer to escape.
Bitcoin price reaches $100,000-mark for first time ever
This comes just two years after Bitcoin's price dropped below $17,000 following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX.
Metro Detroit opening warming centers amid cold temperatures
Warming centers are opening as temperatures drop and Metro Detroit experiences snow squalls.
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Upgrade Your Skincare Routine Just in Time for the New Year.
Get your skin in tip-top shape before the New Year. Court is standing by, learning tips on how to upgrade your skincare routine.
Sade Joins Local Designer to Showcase Latest Creations!
Teonie is an independent fashion designer who creates one-of-a-kind clothing pieces using a blend of upcycled and new materials. As the designer and seamstress behind her fashion line, *ByTeonie*, she meticulously crafts each item herself. Her designs represent a fusion of timeless elegance from the past and the bold, modern culture of today.
Molly Visits The Prickly Pear's Winter Wonderland!
Each year, The Prickly Pear transforms its garden and greenhouse into a snow-kissed enchanted desert garden, celebrating with two nights of vendors, animals, light shows, and more.
Sakura Goes Ornament Shopping!
Dorothea's in Folsom specializes in ornaments that are meaningful to someone for that particular year. It is a year-round Christmas store.
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PIH Health hospitals targeted in ransomware attack
Because of the attack, PIH officials decided to shut their entire network offline, leaving millions without immediate access to their care.
MacBook allegedly stolen from Glendale Apple Store with fake ID
For the second time this week, a thief has walked away from an Apple Store with a MacBook after pretending to be the person who ordered it.
Shelstad scores career-high 24 points as No. 12 Oregon tops USC 68-60 in Big Ten debut for both
Jackson Shelstad scored 21 of his career-high 24 points after halftime and No. 12 Oregon beat USC 68-60 in the Big Ten Conference debut for both teams.
Julius Randle scores 20 points as Timberwolves cruise to 108-80 victory over Clippers
Julius Randle scored 16 of his 20 points in the first quarter, Anthony Edwards added 16 and the Minnesota Timberwolves rolled to a 108-80 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.
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Woman killed in Plantation house fire
The woman was the only person in the home at the time of the fire.
Court clears path for controversial SW 87th Avenue Bridge in Palmetto Bay
Years of fierce legal battles over bridge construction in Palmetto Bay neared an end Wednesday.
Police takedown of woman at Sweetwater mobile home park sparks outrage
Tensions are running high at Li'l Abner Mobile Home Park after cellphone video shows the rough takedown of a woman by police.
Heat roll past LeBron's struggling Lakers 134-93
Tyler Herro scored 21 of his 31 points in the third quarter and the Miami Heat set a franchise record for assists in beating the Los Angeles Lakers 134-93 on Wednesday night.
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Randle scores 20 as Wolves cruise to 108-80 victory over Clippers
Julius Randle scored 16 of his 20 points in the first quarter, Anthony Edwards added 16 and the Minnesota Timberwolves rolled to a 108-80 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.
Arctic chill holds steady Thursday in Twin Cities
The snow has wrapped up, but the Twin Cities will still deal with dangerously cold wind chills for the Thursday morning commute.
Dominique Petrie, Michela Cava score goals and Minnesota tops Boston 2-1 in PWHL
Dominique Petrie scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period, Michela Cava also scored and the Minnesota Frost defeated the Boston Fleet 2-1.
Retreat in Sartell allows visitors to sleep under the night sky
One family's creative design in central Minnesota allows guests to sleep under the stars — at any time of year.
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Manhunt for who shot UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
After UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot outside a Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan, a citywide manhunt continues.
Cam Johnson, Nic Claxton help Nets top Pacers, end 3-game slide
Cam Johnson scored 26 points, Nic Claxton had 16 and the Nets beat the Pacers 99-90 on Wednesday night to end a three-game losing streak.
Bitcoin price reaches $100,000-mark for first time ever
This comes just two years after Bitcoin's price dropped below $17,000 following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX.
A rare look inside the mysterious Coney Island Lighthouse
The grandson of the last civilian lighthouse keeper in America is working to preserve his family's legacy.
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76ers' brief winning streak ends as team falls short against Magic
Franz Wagner scored 35 points and Jalen Suggs had 17 to lead the Orlando Magic to a 106-102 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Rain, snow to hit Philly during Thursday morning commute
The morning commute will be disrupted by rain and snow showers on Thursday in the Philadelphia region.
Armed carjacking suspects lived at Bensalem facility, police say
The suspects in two armed carjackings in Bensalem this week lived at St. Francis & St. Vincent Homes for Children, police say.
Man struck by vehicle, critically injured in Delaware, official says
A 38-year-old man was struck by a vehicle on Wednesday night in Brookside, Delaware, a New Castle County spokesperson said.
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Steelers playing wearing customized cleats for charity as part of 'My Cause, My Cleats' initiative
For the past nine years, players across the NFL, including from the Steelers, have been participating in the initiative.
Search teams fear abandoned mine could collapse amid recovery efforts for missing woman
Crews paused their recovery efforts overnight and are expected to begin digging again Thursday morning once daylight arrives.
Thundersnow and winter weather make their way through the Pittsburgh area overnight
Snow arrived in the Pittsburgh area in the overnight areas with a rare round of thundersnow happening around midnight.
Mike Warfield returning as Aliquippa's head coach after leave of absence
During his six seasons as head coach at Aliquippa, the Quips had a record of 74-6 with four WPIAL titles and three PIAA state championships.
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Construction of A's Las Vegas ballpark expected to take major step after cost rises to $1.75 billion
The Athletics' move to southern Nevada is expected to take a major step forward Thursday when the 30-year lease, non-relocation and development documents is likely to be approved by the Las Vegas Stadium Authority following a rise in the estimated cost of the ballpark by $250 million to $1.75 billion.
96 acres of 170-year-old family-owned land near Lodi sold
Nearly 100 acres of a longtime Lodi vineyard that has been around for over a century has been sold.
2 firefighters injured while battling house fire in Elk Grove
Two firefighters are recovering after being injured while battling a house fire in Elk Grove on Wednesday afternoon.
Northern California student helped comfort younger students while gunman was on campus
A brave sixth-grade girl at Feather River Adventist School stepped up to help her teacher calm the younger students, all while the shooter was outside the building.
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Dense fog causes low visibility across North Texas
The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory due to visibility dropping to a quarter of a mile or less.
Attorneys say wrongfully convicting ex-jail lieutenant won't resolve murder case
Joel Garcia is seeking a judge's approval to amend his bond condition in the jailhouse killing of Anthony Johnson Jr.
Texas couple's heartwarming Christmas display illuminates love, hope
Over the last nine years, it's grown into a must-see attraction for families and kids.
Dallas homeowners concerned after letters warn water may contain lead
Dallas Water Utilities officials said residents shouldn't be concerned about their water quality.