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May 8, 2026

A father's sacrifice: Saving his son, losing his life and the heartbreaking choice left behind

Juan Andrade's family is trying to learn how to move forward without the family patriarch, who died in April saving his teenage son from drowning in a local park lake.

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May 8, 2026

State DEC: Spider monkey kept as illegal pet in Grand Island

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A spider monkey has been transported to a sanctuary after being kept as an illegal pet at a Grand Island home, the Department of Environmental Conservation said Friday. On April 14, investigators with the DEC responded to a report of an individual keeping a spider monkey at a residence on Grand [...]

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May 8, 2026

'Speed running' trend spreads despite Scientology and social media sites trying to stop it

So-called speed running incidents at Church of Scientology buildings have expanded from Los Angeles to other cities and countries. The organization has issued a legal warning to an online content creator it accuses of promoting the practice, while videos on TikTok have been taken down.

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May 8, 2026

Former worker sues after near‑fatal exposure to phosgene at Lockport chemical plant

A former VanDeMark Chemical Inc. exposed to what a doctor deemed a lethal amount of phosgene is now suing his former employer.

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May 8, 2026

L.A.'s long-awaited subway under Wilshire Boulevard opens, linking Beverly Hills to downtown

The opening of three new Metro stops marks the first phase of the D Line extension project, a route long considered key for Los Angeles public transit.

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May 8, 2026

Trump administration targets 12 foreign-born Americans for denaturalization

The Trump administration is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 12 foreign-born Americans who officials say committed crimes that qualify them for denaturalization.

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May 8, 2026

As Iran war continues, people across the US are feeling a strain from high gas prices

"This is not the way I thought my retirement was gonna turn out," one said.

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May 8, 2026

WATCH: Mom surprised on ‘GMA’ after opening home to 300-plus foster kids

Rose Diggs, a mom of two who started her own nonprofit organization, is recognized as this year’s “Breakfast in Bed” honoree live on “GMA.”

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May 8, 2026

WATCH: UFC champion 'very blessed' to fight at the White House

Undefeated lightweight champion Ilia Tuporia says UFC Freedom 250 will be the "biggest event in sports history."

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May 8, 2026

Heat is set to blast much of California, topping 100 degrees in some areas

Sweltering weather will descend on much of California over the next few days, possibly ushering in temperatures into the triple digits earlier than ever for some areas.

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May 8, 2026

L.A.'s golden streetlights have turned harsh white. Homeowners aren't happy

A lighting crisis is brewing in L.A.: Residents say the new LED streetlights are harsh and bright, while copper wire thefts have left others with no light at all.

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May 8, 2026

The Wilshire subway should be a slam dunk for L.A. But luring riders may be a challenge

On Friday, three new D Line stations will open along Wilshire Boulevard, linking Beverly Hills to downtown L.A. While many are excited to take advantage of the new line, there may be a 'steep learning curve' to getting Angelenos, literally, on board.