Top Us News
'Now is not the time': Trump cuts to L.A. overdose prevention efforts alarm experts
Fatal opioid overdoses in the state are receding, but doctors and L.A. County officials warn measures credited with turning the tide are in jeopardy amid federal funding cuts.
In multimillion-dollar building, formerly homeless people face 'dismal' conditions, suit says
Tenants of a multi-use building at 7th and Witmer streets say the owners and operators of the facility have ignored repeated calls to address rats, bugs, mold and a lack of security. They filed a lawsuit this week.
Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass, calls his election both a cross and a blessing
He acknowledged the great responsibility Cardinals had placed on him before delivering a brief but dense homily on the need to joyfully spread Christianity in a world that often mocks it.
Former US Supreme Court Justice David Souter dies at 85
Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter, a lifelong public servant, judicial moderate and advocate for humanities and civics education, has died.
WATCH: Leo XIV celebrates first mass as pope
American-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, celebrated his first mass as the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
Biden touts being 'close' with Harris, but 'not surprised' by election loss
Joe Biden told ABC's "The View" that he was not surprised by Kamala Harris' loss in the 2024 presidential election – pointing to sexism and racism.
May 9, 2025
Lawmakers pass 2025-2026 New York State budget
Can new patrol vehicles crack down on 'video game-styled' driving in California?
The California Highway Patrol is deploying new patrol vehicles in hopes of cracking down on what the agency called "video game-styled" driving.
A chainsaw-wielding vandal cut 13 trees in downtown LA. How the LAPD tracked down a suspect
Tips, publicity and police work helped lead Los Angeles officials to the man they say cut down or damaged 13 trees over the span of seven days in April.
Much like L.A., this American-born pope transcends borders
The faithful in Los Angeles, America's most Catholic city, were delighted — and a little stunned — to learn a Chicago-born priest with deep roots in Peru had been elected to lead the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.
Amherst Police investigating 'misuse' of AI by high school student
AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — Amherst Central High School administration sent a letter this week to parents after it learned that a student used artificial intelligence to create and share content that included the names of several students and faculty. The letter by Amherst principal Gregory Pigeon was sent out Wednesday to let parents know about [...]
Local parishioners celebrate new pope
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- There were warm smiles and greetings around Western New York as parishioners went to Mass on Thursday to celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV -- the first American pope in history. Parishioners at The Saint Jude Center on Ellicott Street and The Buffalo Irish Center on Abbott Road were excited, [...]
WATCH: Why cardinals chose Pope Leo XIV
ABC News contributor and Catholic commentator Gloria Purvis weighed in on why she thinks cardinals ultimately chose Chicago’s Robert Prevost — who is now Pope Leo XIV.
