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LAPD chief backed officers who shot at Weezer bassist's ex; commission overruled him
A report made public Thursday shows the LAPD chief sided with officers who shot Jillian Lauren, the estranged wife of Weezer bass player Scott Shriner, but the Police Commission found that some of the officers' actions did not comply with department policies.
WATCH: Firefighters rescue man who got stuck in clothing donation box
Firefighters in Spain made an unusual rescue after a man got stuck inside a clothing donation container.
WATCH: Trump extends deadline second time for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz
For the second time this week, President Trump extended an ultimatum for Iran to completely open the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping traffic, saying peace talks "are going very well."
WATCH: Savannah Guthrie speaks on mom's abduction in first interview since kidnapping
"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is speaking out in her first interview nearly two months after her mother, Nancy Guthrie, was kidnapped from her Tucson, Arizona, home.
Challenges for downtown Buffalo businesses continue
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Business in downtown Buffalo continues to be a big topic. On Wednesday, Public Espresso announced it is closing its cafes -- including a Washington Street location. It's just the latest on the list of downtown business closures in Buffalo. Gov. Kathy Hochul said Wednesday that she thinks people returning to in-person [...]
WATCH: Nicolas Maduro returns to federal court for first time in 3 months
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was shackled at the ankles and wearing a beige smock over an orange shirt as he appeared in federal court Thursday for the first time in three months.
Mar 26, 2026
WATCH: Gender pay gap widens for 2nd year in a row
L.A. sheriff investigates whether photos of 3 deputies killed by grenade were improperly shared
A high-ranking sheriff's official has been relieved of duty in connection with the internal investigation, according to a department spokesperson.
WATCH: A Florida man sacrificed himself to protect his vehicle from damage during a recent hailstorm — much to the amusement of his neighbors.
A Florida man sacrificed himself to protect his vehicle from damage during a recent hailstorm — much to the amusement of his neighbors.
Man dies after jumping into Erie Canal to avoid police in Tonawanda
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A man died after he jumped into the Erie Canal in an attempt to evade police in Tonawanda early Thursday morning. Police attempted to pull over a car just after 1:10 a.m. Thursday near Main Street and Niagara Street in Tonawanda. The driver proceeded over Renaissance Bridge into North Tonawanda. Police [...]
WATCH: Protesters gathered in Manhattan as ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores returned to federal court on Thursday.
Protesters gathered in Manhattan as ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores returned to federal court on Thursday.
WATCH: One of the first officers on the scene testified about the moment he encountered a bloodied Arielle Konig after she was allegedly attacked by her then-husband on a Hawaii hiking trail.
One of the first officers on the scene testified about the moment he encountered a bloodied Arielle Konig after she was allegedly attacked by her then-husband on a Hawaii hiking trail.
WATCH: Delivery robots slam into Chicago bus shelters, cause damage
Two delivery robots are now being blamed for separate incidents which damaged city property. WLS-TV's Karen Jordan reports.
Mar 27, 2026
Man injured after being shot in Cheektowaga
Mar 27, 2026