Trump’s name is still on the Kennedy Center, though officials say it will be down by noon

entertainment In the filing, the Kennedy Center provided confirmation that “removal work is currently ongoing” and will “conclude in the early hours of the morning.” A worker removes a letter of President Donald Trump’s name from the wall of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP … Read more

8 students rescued after getting stuck on Pleasure Pier roller coaster, fire officials say

GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) — Crews rescued eight students who were stuck for hours on Pleasure Pier’s Iron Shark roller coaster in Galveston on Thursday. SkyEye13 showed riders being rescued from a parked roller coaster at Pleasure Pier in Galveston on Thursday afternoon. At 5:37 p.m., firefighters received a phone call from eight passengers stuck on … Read more

4 people hurt after gas leak led to deadly explosion at Dallas apartment complex, officials say

DALLAS (KTRK) — Firefighters and other first responders crowded around a massive fire at a Dallas apartment complex after a gas leak leveled the building and set it on fire. According to the Dallas Police Department, the fire was reported in the 400 block of East 9th Street in the Oak Cliff neighborhood Thursday afternoon. … Read more

OC officials reveal ‘critical’ update on chemical tank explosion threat

Officials in Orange County say a significant shift in conditions at the Garden Grove Chemical Facility has significantly reduced the immediate risk of a catastrophic explosion. In a joint statement from the City of Westminster and the Westminster Police Department, experts described the situation as “very positive.” The update comes after emergency crews reported a … Read more

Mass. officials release 4 submissions to immigration agent misconduct portal

Local news “We are reviewing and investigating these requests as they come in and will work with the Attorney General’s Office to release others when they are ready.” Governor Maura Haley speaks in Boston on April 30, 2026. Finn Gomez/The Boston Globe In response to a public records request, state officials issued four memos to … Read more

Hantavirus cruise ship heads for Spain’s Canary Islands as officials race to trace victims’ contacts

The MV Hondius cruise ship hit by the Hantavirus is on its way to Spain’s Canary Islands on Thursday, as European and African authorities rush to track down anyone who may have come into contact with the virus. The Spanish Ministry of Health told CNN on Wednesday that the journey from the archipelago nation off … Read more

Local Utah officials’ approval of ‘Shark Tank’ mogul Kevin O’Leary’s massive new data center enrages residents: ‘Shame!’

Hundreds of angry Utahns packed the gym and erupted in chants of “Shame! Shame! Shame!” This week as county commissioners The payment was made by the endorsement of “Shark Tank” star Kevin O’Leary A massive artificial intelligence data center project – a sprawling development project he warns could change the rural area forever. The controversial … Read more

Sinaloa state Gov. Ruben Rocha, other Mexican officials charged with importing massive quantities of drugs into US

New York — The governor of Sinaloa state and nine other current and former Mexican officials were charged with drug trafficking and weapons crimes in a US indictment unsealed Wednesday in New York. The charges were announced in a press release by federal officials. None of the defendants were in custody. The defendants in court … Read more

Rideshare driver arrested, accused of sending explicit images to underage passenger, Montgomery County officials said

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Montgomery County law enforcement is urging parents to be careful when allowing minors to use ride-sharing programs after a driver was arrested for sending explicit photos to a minor, according to court documents. On Wednesday, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Precinct 1 announced the arrest of Josiah Carroll, who is accused … Read more

1 dead, 2 hospitalized in fatal Brockton house fire, officials say

Local news Firefighters tried to rescue a woman believed to be in her forties, but she was dead when they found her. A resident died in a house fire in Brockton during the early hours of Saturday morning. Fire Services Department Written by Darren Zullo April 5, 2026 | 10:28 am 1 minute to read … Read more