Taj House has opened in Elizabeth, offering biryanis, tandoori specials, lunch rice bowls and a cocktail-forward drinks list. The new spot occupies the former Big Ben/Carpe Diem space.

Two people were killed after a wrong-way pickup struck another car on I-587 near Wilson Monday evening; troopers closed eastbound lanes while they investigated.

Tribes want federal conveyances of public lands, while conservation groups say buying parcels through land trusts could move faster to return habitat and stewardship. The choice between law and land purchases is shaping an emerging debate in Oregon.

Lower prices, new construction and state down‑payment help are giving first‑time buyers a clearer path to homeownership in Oklahoma, especially in Tulsa and Oklahoma City.

A man was critically injured in a chest stabbing in Kingsbridge Monday evening; police say the attack was reported at 3190 Riverdale Ave and no arrests have been made.

Fire crews fought a garage blaze Monday night on Shaw after witnesses said a man set it alight. East Cleveland police and fire investigators are seeking tips.

A Baltimore man was indicted on multiple felonies after a woman said she was attacked at a Linthicum Heights motel in June. Court records say he remains held without bond ahead of a July 27 hearing.

Africa CDC director Jean Kaseya has asked the U.S. to rescind Ebola travel limits on Uganda after Kampala discharged its last confirmed patient and began WHO’s 42‑day countdown.

Filiberto’s signage now marks the mission‑style Taco Bell at Hayden and McDowell in Scottsdale, replacing the retro location that closed in April 2025.

Boston and Boston University reached a five-year PILOT worth more than $104 million, pairing rising cash payments with scholarships and neighborhood investments.

A Homestead first‑grade teacher faces weapons and robbery charges after deputies say she pulled a knife and snatched her boyfriend’s phone during a dispute.

Nearly $90M in state RACP grants will fund 60 projects across Allegheny County, backing parks, housing and new manufacturing capacity.

Surf-ready pups and their owners head to Linda Mar Beach on Aug. 1 for the World Dog Surfing Championships, a free, family-friendly day of heats, adoptions and a pet wellness fair.