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WATCH: NYPD praises officers after home explosion caught on camera
Seven NYPD officers are recovering after rescuing people, including children, inside a house that exploded after they arrived on scene for a domestic incident call in New York City.
The 60-day War Powers deadline is up on Friday. What could happen next?
As Trump continues to keep a military presence in the Middle East, the 60-day deadline for the administration to seek congressional authorization is up on Friday.
Person of interest in custody after 2 employees fatally shot in bank robbery
A masked man shot and killed two employees during a bank robbery in central Kentucky on Thursday afternoon and the search for the suspect continues, authorities said.
WATCH: Empire State Building turns 95
“GMA” celebrates what is considered the world’s most famous building, synonymous with New York City’s skyline for 95 years.
Trump nominates radiologist Dr. Nicole Saphier as surgeon general
President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he is nominating Dr. Nicole Saphier to be the next surgeon general.
WATCH: David Muir reports on boys' miracle heart transplants at Texas Children's Hospital
While receiving care at the Houston hospital, three boys awaiting heart transplants became friends. In a remarkable turn, they received matches within 10 days of each other – strengthening their bond.
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WATCH: Driverless freight truck makes history
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St. Luke's Mission of Mercy honors founders
Former Fantasy Island amusement park not opening for 2026
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The former Fantasy Island amusement park on Grand Island -- now known as Niagara Amusement Park and Splash World -- will not open for the 2026 summer season, the park announced. "After extensive efforts to prepare for the season and explore every possible path forward, attendance and revenue levels in recent [...]
Frontier High School students travel for NASA program
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A group of local high schoolers is contributing to the exploration of the final frontier. After months of hard work, an all-girl group of eight Frontier High School students flew to Texas as finalists in the annual NASA HUNCH competition. The program challenges students to find solutions to real NASA encounters. [...]
Las Vegas company abandons plans for luxury resort near Joshua Tree National Park
A Las Vegas-based hospitality group has abandoned plans to build a luxury eco-resort less than a mile outside Joshua Tree National Park.
L.A. Unified payouts reach $200 million in Mark Berndt student abuse claims after latest settlement
LA Unified to pay $30 million to victims of teacher Mark Berndt, a convicted serial child molester, bringing payouts to $200 million.
Western New Yorkers react to astonishing Powerball drawing
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An unprecedented number of people across the country can now call themselves millionaires after Wednesday night's Powerball drawing. There was a jackpot winner, but that's not what shocked lottery experts and players -- it's the second-tier prize amount that saw a staggering 89 winners, 62 of which won $1 million. The [...]
Footage shows White House correspondents' dinner suspect 'casing' hotel: US attorney
Cole Allen, the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner shooting, conceded to remain detained.
