Top Us News

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 [...]

ArticleImg
'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.

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.

ArticleImg
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.

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.