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Move over, pumpkin spice: Search interest in this coffee flavor hit an all-time high
Fall flavor season is arriving earlier than ever, but pumpkin spice may have some new competition.
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Federal prisoner serving 20-year sentence in New York advances in Alaska US House primary
Eric Hafner, who is serving time in a New York federal prison, has advanced in the primary for Alaska's lone U.S. House seat.
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Judge to consider final approval of Bank of America's $72 million settlement with Epstein accusers
A federal judge in New York will consider granting final approval Thursday to Bank of America's $72 million settlement with women who accused the bank of helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse them....
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US-Canada trade war: What's at stake?
The U.S. and Canada have ramped up their trade war, hitting each other with steep new tit-for-tat tariffs.
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‘Fix this place:’ For residents at Alice Griffith, S.F. settlement brings mixed emotions
$9M settlement will force public housing landlords to pay for major property improvements. Tenants say they’re owed compensation too. ‘Fix this place:’ For residents at Alice Griffith, S.F. settlement brings mixed emotions...
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2 air traffic controllers left early on night of deadly LaGuardia Air Canada plane crash at New York airport, FAA finds
2 air traffic controllers left early on the night of a deadly LaGuardia Air Canada plane crash at the New York airport, the FAA found.
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Man posed as wealthy 49ers player on dating apps to scam women: Feds
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A man created profiles on dating apps posing as a wealthy NFL player with the San Francisco 49ers to defraud numerous women, some whom he met up with in person, federal prosecutors said. Daejon Labrayae Love, 35, and his bogus "financial advisor," 18-year-...
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Alien abduction reported in small Georgia college town
The truth is out there. And the truth is, someone abducted an alien in Statesboro!
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East Bay parents frustrated over removal of unapproved football press box: 'It broke my heart'
"The only people you are hurting are the kids," one parent said after the Mt. Diablo Unified School District removed an unauthorized announcer press box built in the bleachers at College Park High School's football field....
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Catastrophic floods kill hundreds on Nepal-China border
Rescue teams and military helicopters searched Thursday for hundreds of missing people along the mountainous Nepal-China border, where a deadly torrent of water and mud several stories high swept through communities a day earlier following a glacier collapse....
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Deadly flash floods sweep through Nepal
Video shows the moments of deadly flash floods in Nepal on Wednesday. At least 270 people have died, and that number is expected to rise. More than 1,300 people are still missing, including dozens of Americans....
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Teen arrested in connection with deadly mass shooting at party near Morgan Hill
A 17-year-old was arrested on Thursday in connection with a deadly shooting at an unsanctioned party near Morgan Hill, the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office said. The sheriff’s office said the 17-year-old suspect was taken into custody after authorities served a high-risk searc...
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White paint splattered over Berkeley mural honoring immigrants
(KRON) -- Berkeley police are attempting to identify a vandal who splattered white paint across a mural that was dedicated to honoring immigrants. The mural, named "Sinbad Voyage," is located on a building at the corner of Sacramento Street and Dwight Way. Police said the vandali...
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Several people arrested, accused of ransacking California cemetery
Officials estimate that approximately 500 vases were stolen.
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SF hospital collects nearly 1,000 ounces of breast milk for babies in need
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Hundreds of ounces of human milk were donated during a one-day drive at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital this week. The hospital held its third annual Human Milk Drive on Wednesday in partnership with Mother's Milk Bank. While the final count is s...
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Judge again blocks Trump mail ballot executive order in ruling that's likely to be swiftly appealed
A federal judge on Thursday halted — at least for now — attempts to implement President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting mail voting. The move stalled the directive for a second time only about a week before the first mail ballots are due to be sent out for the rapidly app...
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Lily Peters case: Cousin of 10-year-old Wisconsin girl pleads guilty to her killing
The cousin of a 10-year-old Wisconsin girl killed in 2022 pleaded guilty to first-degree intentional homicide on Wednesday and was sentenced to life in prison....
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The worst part of the Giants’ historic 9th inning collapse? It was meaningless
The franchise is now 2,208-1 when leading by six runs or more entering the ninth inning.
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Google Assistant $68M settlement claim deadline is here: What to know
Eligible Americans have just hours left to file a claim in a proposed $68 million Google Assistant privacy settlement. Here’s who may qualify and how to file a claim....
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De Anza College program to fuel Tesla's next engineering technicians
A South Bay college and Tesla are teaming up to train the company’s incoming engineering technicians. The new program at De Anza College in Cupertino gives students the hands-on experience needed to support Tesla’s test engineering, research and development, and manufacturing dep...
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Police shootout at San Jose home leaves family with big cleanup bill
A San Jose family says they have been hit with a big cleanup bill after a deadly shootout between police and a suspect inside their home on Tuesday. The family says they’re deeply grateful for the police efforts to save them but were not expected to have the multi-thousand-dollar...
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Puerto Rico's water crisis and drought disaster declaration
The U.S. government has announced a drought disaster for more than two dozen cities and towns in Puerto Rico. Pearl Marvell, editor at Yale Climate Connections, gives insight on the water crisis across the U.S. Caribbean territory....
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Oakland stabbing spree suspect has lengthy criminal history, records show
Oakland police on Thursday identified a man suspected of stabbing five people, one of whom died, in an apparent series of random attacks earlier in the week. Jose Jesus Rodriguez, 34, was arrested Monday and booked into Santa Rita Jail on suspicion of murder, attempted murder and...
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Richmond Plunge celebrates 100 years
It survived earthquakes and city budget cuts before a successful community-led effort to save it. The Richmond Plunge is one of the oldest, continuously operating public pools in the nation....
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Accuser of former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky expected to recant testimony
Jerry Sandusky is due to return to court next month as one of his accusers is expected to recant his testimony.
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Trump to honor Artemis II astronauts at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston
The president will visit NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston on Friday to present medals to the Artemis II crew.
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North Carolina doctor accused of shooting 2 sisters in alleged interstate road rage attack
A North Carolina doctor was arrested Aug. 22 after he allegedly fired into a Jeep during an interstate road rage incident, wounding two sisters, ages 12 and 20, according to Virginia State Police....
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Top early 2026 Labor Day sales available today: Shop now and jumpstart your holiday savings
Shop our favorite early Labor Day 2026 deals available right now.
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Busy Philipps says she underwent 2 surgeries after discovering brain tumor
In an interview with People, the "Freaks and Geeks" actress shared how the brain tumor was discovered and what the recovery process for her was like.
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Cary, North Carolina crash: Soile Lazarz struck, killed by car on daily walk
There was a Cary, North Carolina crash. Soile Lazarz was struck and killed by a car on her daily walk.
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ICE arrests surge in Bay Area. Most appear to have no convictions or pending charges
ICE arrests soared to new highs across the country in July, with the surge in the Bay Area largely driven by the apprehension of immigrants with no known criminal convictions or pending charges, according to newly released ICE data obtained through a FOIA lawsuit by the Deportati...
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Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' in the United States
President Donald Trump said Thursday he is renaming Lake Ontario to be known as “Lake America” in the United States as he exacerbates his trade war with Canada....
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Manny Yekutiel wins SF Dem Party backing, despite sexual assault controversy
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The San Francisco Democratic Party officially endorsed Manny Yekutiel for District 8 Supervisor at a contentious Wednesday night meeting. The decision comes amid a sexual assault allegation against Yekutiel that has sent shockwaves through local city polit...
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Taylor Swift debuts a new version of her original 'Toy Story 5' song
Taylor Swift releases a new version of her "Toy Story 5" song as the Pixar hit prepares to make its Disney+ streaming debut.
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Nepal floods highlight growing glacier risks in warming Himalayas
Scientists say a deadly flash flood in Nepal on Wednesday was likely caused by a glacier chunk breaking off and temporarily damming a river.
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Secret Service aware of potential threat against Barron Trump: Reports
The U.S. Secret Service is aware of a video broadcast by Iranian state television discussing a potential plot to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump's youngest son, according to reports....
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Lucky Charms and Trix go au naturel as General Mills ditches artificial colors
The company has shifted to fruit- and vegetable-based dyes as well as colors derived from spices like turmeric and paprika to give its cereals their customary bright colors....
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Trial begins for Pacifica man accused of Facebook livestreaming murder
(KRON) -- A jury trial began Wednesday for Mark Stephen Mechikoff, the Pacifica man who allegedly Facebook livestreamed himself stabbing a woman to death inside her San Mateo home. Prosecutors said 42-year-old Mechikoff posted the brutal killing on social media because he was "pr...
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Longtime NJ sports announcer's dream comes true in Phillies' radio booth
Longtime children's sports announcer Lewis Kalb went viral after he appeared in the broadcast booth at a Phillies game.
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Chevron refinery in Richmond poses higher cancer risk, new report says
A preliminary health assessment from the Bay Area Air District released this week found that residents living near the Chevron refinery in Richmond face a higher risk of cancer and other diseases. If the results of the assessment are confirmed, Chevron will have to implement a pl...
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The husband and wife duo behind 'Garden State Tortoise' provide sanctuary to hundreds of animals
Over 1 million people have been educated about animals through "Garden State Tortoise," and their sanctuary is based in South Jersey.
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Philly kids express their emotions through the 'Power of Paint'
When West Philly kids seek to express themselves through art, they can do it at The Power of Paint, an art academy started by Teisha Brown
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49ers vs. Raiders live updates: Old rivalry returns for final preseason tune-up
What to Know The San Francisco 49ers (1-1) are on the road to face the Las Vegas Raiders (1-1) in their 2026 NFL preseason finale on Thursday night at Allegiant Stadium. The 49ers head into their final tune-up before Week 1 with many outside of the building discussing anything bu...
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Roger Goodell says NFL is looking into whether to punish 49ers owner Jed York following his arrest
Commissioner Roger Goodell said the NFL is looking into whether San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York will be punished for violating the league's personal conduct policy after he was caught in a prostitution sting in Ohio....
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Are TikTok and YouTube, next? Meta wants its competitors to make changes
Meta must pay a minimum $12 billion to states in its settlement, but the figure goes up to $17 billion if TikTok and YouTube make the same changes for users 18 and younger....
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An ambitious waterfront restaurant from the restaurateurs known for affordable prix-fixe
Sergeant Ma, opening Sept. 9 in Mission Bay, blends fine-dining technique with Chinese and Vietnamese flavors.
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NASA to launch new telescope in hopes of uncovering the universe's deepest mysteries
NASA hopes a new space telescope will give astronauts a closer glimpse at the far reaches of space than ever before.
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American Airlines plane blows 2 tires while taxiing for takeoff at O'Hare airport, FAA says
An American Airlines flight bound for Charlotte was delayed after the plane experienced a tire issue while taxiing for departure at O'Hare International Airport....
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Tropical Storm Dolly forms in the Atlantic Ocean far from land
The storm and its name had no connection to Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
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Your Labor Day weekend plans sorted: Where to stay, eat and drink in Point Reyes
Located just a 1-hour drive from San Francisco and Oakland (or 2 hours from South Bay), Point Reyes offers more than enough for a long weekend getaway....
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From yoga mats to forever homes: How rescue puppy yoga creates connections beyond the shelter
Maddy Marino wasn’t looking for a dog when she signed up for a puppy yoga class in Chicago. But one rescue puppy had other plans. During the class, Ernesto — a 2-month-old puppy from a Chicago-based animal rescue called One Tail at a Time — chose Marino, according to Alli Rooney,...
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Napa man charged for allegedly starting 2025 Pickett Fire
Prosecutors on Thursday announced the filing of criminal charges against a Napa man for allegedly starting the Pickett Fire in August 2025. The Napa County District Attorney’s Office on Wednesday charged Juan Luis Gutierrez Marfil, 45, with felony recklessly causing a fire of a s...
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Jake Reiner’s 1st interview about his parents' killings, his brother's arrest, and moving forward
Jake Reiner, the eldest son of Rob and Michelle Reiner, says the last several months have been a "living nightmare" during his first sit-down interview....