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Person found dead on steps of City Hall after jumping from 26th floor, internal memo says
Jul 16, 2026 - Us 
A person was found dead on the steps of Los Angeles City Hall on Wednesday afternoon after apparently jumping from the 26th floor of the building, according to an internal city message reviewed by The Times.
More questions than answers after Buffalo Board of Education meeting on superintendent's resignation
Jul 16, 2026 - Us 
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — There are still more questions than answers Wednesday night following a Buffalo Board of Education meeting after Buffalo Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Pascal Mubenga resigned earlier this week. As of Wednesday night following the meeting, it's unknown why Mubenga resigned Monday and why board members waived something in his contract, clearing the [...]
Niagara Falls fireworks show canceled due to wildfire smoke
Jul 16, 2026 - Us
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Niagara Falls fireworks show has been canceled in response to the ongoing wildfire smoke affecting Western New York and air quality advisories, officials said on Wednesday. Organizers said the fireworks will remain paused until conditions improve. As of Wednesday, an air quality alert is in effect until midnight throughout Western [...]
Consultant worked on $577,000 airport contract while advising Bass for free
Jul 16, 2026 - Us
Yusef Robb was an unpaid spokesperson and advisor for L.A. Mayor Karen Bass. In 2024, he signed a contract with Los Angeles World Airports for $450,000 over three years, later updated to include additional work for $137,500.
Passenger leaves behind huge hunk of meth in rideshare vehicle
Jul 15, 2026 - Us
A man was arrested in San Francisco after leaving a backpack, allegedly filled with illegal drugs, in the back of a rideshare vehicle. The rideshare driver helped police nab the suspect.
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