A nearly 15-hour hostage standoff inside a downtown Bakersfield bank building ended early Wednesday when FBI personnel shot and killed the man who had barricaded himself inside, police said. All 10 hostages were freed unharmed and reunited with their families.

On a Joshua Tree National Park camping trip last month, SFGATE's Ashley Harrell encountered a strange phenomenon from her car to the campsite: Bees. Hundreds of them. She learned from a park spokesperson that swarms of honeybees in Joshua Tree are a common sight during the spring and summer months.

A United Airlines flight from San Francisco International Airport to Southern California was disrupted on Wednesday due to “a possible drone strike,” the airline told SFGATE in a statement.

Hawaii homeowner Merrily Cazimero captured what was left after severe flooding tore through Oahu. The surge ripped her home from its foundation, then carried it into the Wailua Bridge.

Three years after retreating from the spotlight, Justin Bieber's Saturday night headlining set was supposed to be his biggest performance in years.

The “Bring Your Own Big Wheel” race returned to Potrero Hill for its 24th installment, with costumed riders barreling down Vermont Street, the city’s curviest street.

At least one person was injured when a heavy light fixture fell into the crowd during John Summit’s surprise Friday night DJ set at Coachella’s Do LaB stage, according to onlookers.

U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents caused outrage at San Francisco International Airport Sunday night after appearing to restrain a crying woman in front of her child, footage shows.

Since BTS’ new album dropped in March, the kings of K-pop have made it clear they’re back.

For longtime Foo Fighters fan and SFGATE writer Silas Valentino, it’s hard to see Dave Grohl the same way he did five years ago.

No March Mammal Madness is complete without a #CatScandal, and #2026MMM is no exception.

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Drivers in France were warned to watch out for a “drunk” deer spotted stumbling near roads after eating fermented vegetation. #VMNews

⚡️Ukrainian drone strike completely destroyed a rare Russian military aircraft.

🧵 Olivia Andre remains in ICE custody at Dilley, despite her mother and siblings—who were detained with her—having already been released. ICE has failed to provide a clear written explanation for why Olivia continues to be detained. This lack of transparency is unacceptable and indefensible. (1/4)

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Cal Raleigh will join Clayton Kershaw and the rest of Team USA this week in preparation for the WBC Will Cal have anything to say to Kershaw after the future HOFer (jokingly) called him out at the 2025 MLB ASG?

Elissa Slotkin: "Trump has conducted military operations in 9 places in 15 months. That's more than any President in history. He's shown that he is willing to use force. You can have a debate on if that's a good thing or a bad thing."

Filling in at our sister station, NBC23…and the news anchors here are made just a little bit…little? 😂

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BNCC held a monsoon preparedness mock drill at Yelahanka Lake with NDRF, SDRF & multiple agencies. Rescue demos, CPR training & emergency comms systems were showcased to improve disaster response readiness ahead of monsoon season. links.nammaward.in/mE19R #BNCC #YelahankaLake

The 115th Fighter Wing of the Wisconsin Air National Guard performed a flyover of the Watertown Aero Park during the community's Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall unveiling.

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Deus me livre, que desgraça. Abri o KOF XV pra brincar e de cara já sou completamente humilhado desse jeito. ganhei do primeiro boneco a muito custo, o segundo foi de graça e o terceiro o cara quis mostrar como se joga. 💀💀💀

A couple of simple tips for using productive energy when you have ADHD. #yayahd #adhdcoach #mentalhealthawarenessmonth

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This striking lubber grasshopper showcases nature's vibrant colors and unique adaptations, warning predators with its toxins and bold appearance.

What happened at the Mariupol Theater wasn’t just a war crime. It was a warning about propaganda, empire, and the future of democracy itself. In the clip below, we talk about Putin's desperate escalation. My conversation with James Verini is now live. Share. #Ukraine #Russia #History #Reckoning

You don’t run to escape him. You run because he loves it. Sal’s idea of foreplay is inevitability - monster romance, obsession, spirit shifters, and playful dominance baked into every step. Obsidian Feathers is live on Amazon + Kindle Unlimited. Signed copies in bio. #darkfantasyromance

Is it okay to wrestle with the Bible? Yes. It always has been. Faith that’s never questioned isn’t faith - it’s fear. 🎙️ Rev. @brandanrobertson.bsky.social (minister in NY, PHD candidate, author of Queer & Christian) is dropping by The Sacred Slope! #deconstruction #lgbtq #progressivechristianity

Today, VoteVets is launching a third TV ad in its multi-million dollar campaign to help elect Josh Turek to the U.S. Senate in Iowa. Josh is the only candidate for Senate in Iowa who isn’t a millionaire and he’s not taking a dime of corporate PAC money.

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OH HELL FUCKING NO!!! IS THIS WHY OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS AREN’T DOING SHIT? #fyp #fdt #wtf #military #war

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#TeamSOSAZ is proud to be leading the #ProtectEducation coalition alongside the Arizona Education Association. Thousands of volunteers are already collecting signatures across the state, but we need YOU to get 5, 10, or 100 signatures! 🛡️🗳️ Join the movement: ProtectEdAZ.com

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Elle est très intelligente. Supérieure à la moyenne.

Thank you, Blue 🩵💙

No wonder after a dam lot of rain this morning

Qtp with a male character you love💜 My husband💜

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Was 🐵 Diddy Kong Racing 🐵 the best racing game on the Nintendo 64? #Nintendo64 #N64 #DiddyKongRacing #Mariokart #crashteamracing

What changes with the new ICC policy on environmental damage? In tomorrow’s pod, we dive into how the ICC could prosecute environmental destruction within its existing crimes. Laura Baron-Mendoza explains how this policy pushes for the Court to rely on science

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The fog in metro Denver rn feat. Birds

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📺Más de 10.600 alumnos están convocados este martes en Canarias para la prueba de acceso a la universidad (PAU) Estaremos muy pendientes en BDCanariasTV  ➡️ https://rtvc.es/en-directo/

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Great Meet & Greet in Southport in Mashpee yesterday. This campaign is about meeting people where they are, whether it be on doorsteps, at events or in living rooms I will work for every vote. I’m running to fight ...

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