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Niagara Falls mayor backs relocating family near Love Canal
Niagara Falls mayor supports relocating the McKiernan family after industrial waste and chemical contamination was uncovered at their property on 99th Street, some 300 feet north of Love Canal.
WATCH: David Muir shares milestones of Fort Worth Zoo's Sumatran tiger cubs
The Fort Worth Zoo in Texas has welcomed pair of critically endangered Sumatran tiger cubs — the first in the zoo's history. David Muir shares the milestones they've already reached.
Reports of gas prompt evacuation of Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas
Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas was evacuated on Friday after a gas odor was reported inside the school.
Buffalo Public announces plan to close eight schools
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Public Schools announced a restructuring plan Friday that would include the closure of eight schools starting in the 2027-2028 school year. According to a statement from Buffalo Public Schools, the closures would include: BPS said that five of the listed schools will be repurposed, while PS 59, PS 131, and [...]
Fort Worth ISD middle school campus 'unsafe for occupancy' after sustaining rain damage
An under-construction Fort Worth ISD middle school sustained heavy enough damage during Thursday's storms that it must be closed for weeks of repairs, forcing students and staff to temporarily relocate to a new building.
California state Capitol 'deemed safe' following threat, evacuation
A threat at California's state Capitol forced construction workers and legislative staff to evacuate for much of Friday, but the building will reopen for normal hours on Monday, officials said.
Oct 2, 2026
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Qatari-gifted Air Force One undergoing 'cosmetic upgrades,' admin source says
The new Air Force One gifted to the U.S. by Qatar is currently undergoing "cosmetic upgrades" to its interior, an administration source told ABC News on Friday.
WATCH: Prince Harry, Brooke Eby and Rick Devens: Here's what's trending
Harry made a surprise appearance in London on Thursday at a gala supporting Ukraine, and TikTok star Brooke Eby died at 37 after a battle with ALS.
Dangerous heat wave reaches Los Angeles. Here's how long it will last
The weekend's NLDS matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves will take place amid a dangerous heat wave that's expected to last at least through next week.
Simple Plan drummer talks December show, new children's book, 25th anniversary
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Canadian pop-punk rockers Simple Plan will be returning to Niagara Falls, Ontario on Dec. 19 for their Fallsview Casino debut. The show is slated as the band's final concert of the year, with stops in Europe, Asia, and Australia before returning to North America. Drummer Chuck Comeau spoke with WIVB earlier [...]
Police chase ends in Lake Erie, driver rescued
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One person from Rochester is facing charges after a police chase ended with a truck driving into Lake Erie at Barcelona Harbor Pier on Friday. Shortly before 7 a.m., Westfield police observed a vehicle stopped in the eastbound lane of East Main Street, obstructing the flow of traffic. As officers tried [...]
Botched Altadena evacuations, dysfunction in Pacific Palisades: Long-awaited fire investigation identifies missteps
The report provides the most frank and in-depth review of the Eaton and Palisades fires, and points out multiple shortcomings in governmental planning and response.
Oct 3, 2026