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9th Circuit judge appointed by Trump faces misconduct inquiry over parking lot incident
Judge Ryan D. Nelson was charged with misdemeanor battery and malicious destruction of property in connection with an apparent spat with another driver in Idaho in late April.
Local lawmakers push to pass bill to improve NEXUS application process for families
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A bill with bipartisan support could help local families streamline the pre-check process for traveling between the U.S. and Canada. Congressman Tim Kennedy calls the Nexus for Family Act a commonsense change to an issue in the application process, adding that he believes it will be beneficial not only for Western [...]
Total of 8 suspects now indicted in alleged plot to attack White House UFC event
A total of eight men have been indicted for their alleged roles in the plot to attack a UFC event on the grounds of the White House last month, according to prosecutors.
LAPD officer who recorded colleagues' racist, homophobic comments may face criminal case
An attorney for LAPD Officer Daniel Flores said his client could face criminal prosecution for recording conversations by members of the unit tasked with deciding who can join the police force. New details about Flores' recordings were disclosed in a lawsuit he filed against the city.
1 arrested in connection with Somali flag theft
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A suspect has been arrested in connection with the theft of a Somali flag and damage to city property in Niagara Square, the Buffalo Police Department said. The flag was removed in the early hours of July 2, with the flag pole's cable and access panel being damaged in the process. [...]
California man steals historic Chinese manuscripts from UCLA, using fake names, dummy documents
A Northern California man was sentenced Wednesday to a year in federal prison for allegedly stealing historical Chinese manuscripts from the UCLA library, according to authorities.
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Reward connected to weekend violence in Buffalo
WATCH: Woman perched on Brooklyn Bridge beam rescued by elite NYPD team
After finding a woman sitting with her feet dangling over the bridge, officers spent nearly an hour talking her to safety. It's the same unit that arrested the Empire State Building climbers.
Iran live updates: US, Iran continue technical talks after strikes, US official says
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.
WATCH: Democrats search for Maine Senate candidate after Graham Platner suspends campaign
Graham Platner announced he's suspending his campaign leaving Maine Democrats scrambling for a candidate to take on Senator Susan Collins.
WATCH: Student pilot forced to land plane alone after instructor jumps to his death midair
According to a school official, the instructor's family says he saw a psychiatrist last week.
Newfane man admits to vehicular manslaughter
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Newfane man pleaded guilty to second-degree vehicular manslaughter Thursday for a Lockport crash that killed his passenger in July 2025, the Niagara County District Attorney's Office said. Thomas Summers Jr., 53, is facing 2 1/3 years to 7 years in prison. Summers admitted to driving his truck while impaired under [...]
How the US-Iran ceasefire and MOU broke down -- a timeline
US-Iran cease-fire teetered on the edge when the US completed a second round of strikes in retaliation for Iranian strikes on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
