SNYDE | Lencia Kebede becomes first full-time Black Elphaba in Broadway’s ‘Wicked’
Broadway has apparently taken a color-conscience cue from Hollywood with new casting announcements in the long-running smash hit “Wicked.” Days following Cynthia Erivo opened the 97th Academy Awards with a…
Factory employee intentionally locked co-worker in room with 200-degree steam, police say
HOPKINS CO., Ky. (WFIE/Gray News) – A man in Kentucky is facing charges after he allegedly locked his co-worker in a room with hot steam at their factory job. Madisonville…
Wyoming Co. students ‘come to life’ for Black History Month living wax museum
WYOMING COUNTY, W.Va. – Mullins Middle School brought wax figures to life on Friday, as students honor African American history for their belated Black History Month celebration. It’s an exercise…
National News | Newly released texts between Idaho murder house survivors express fear, confusion
Frantic text messages between two housemates who survived the massacre that left four University of Idaho students dead have been made public as murder suspect Bryan Kohberger prepares for trial.…
Trump Organization sues Capital One bank over account closures after Jan. 6 Capitol riot
The Trump Organization sued Capital One in Florida on Friday for allegedly “unjustifiably” closing more than 300 of the company’s bank accounts on the heels of the Jan. 6, 2021,…
Local News | Queens caretaker caught on video beating 83-year-old with cognitive disorder
A Queens woman who works as a caretaker for the elderly was arrested on assault and related charges after she was caught on video physically abusing her 83-year-old client in…
Trump forms World Cup task force, says tensions with Mexico and Canada will make tournament ‘more exciting’
For 2026, the World Cup will expand to playing 104 matches across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, the first time the tournament will be split between countries. WASHINGTON — President…
Austin buzzing as hundreds of thousands of people come to town for SXSW
According to the city, more than 300,000 people from all around the world attend the conference and festival each year. AUSTIN, Texas — One of the biggest events of the…
Doc Gooden thinks Mets need an ace: ‘I still think we need a No. 1 guy’
The Doctor has a prescription for the Mets: A staff ace. Former Mets great Dwight “Doc” Gooden recently spent time in Port St. Lucie at Mets camp talking with the…
Yankees Notebook: Giancarlo Stanton returns to camp, but not for long
Giancarlo Stanton is back at spring training. Not that he’s staying long or expected to play in any games. Aaron Boone said that he doubts the slugger will appear in…