Investigators are working to figure out if the encounter was a misunderstanding or if this was an attempted abduction.

The new robot from Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp. can't do much but chatter in a high-pitched voice.

The MTA's brand new breast cancer awareness month bus is now on the road.

Efforts to boost economic development and research in Flint are getting support from the U.S. Economic Development Administration.

Venue: Sir John Clancy Auditorium. Time: 8pm.

Venue: Sir John Clancy Auditorium. Time: 8pm.

Venue: Iwaki Auditorium. Time: 2:30pm.

Venue: Sir John Clancy Auditorium. Time: 8pm.

Even though our physical office is closed, we still have plenty of Australian Art Music available for purchase in our online shop!

The ABC has launched a $5 million development fund to support independent Australian producers and safeguard local content and creativity across multiple genres, including drama, comedy, children's, factual, music and the arts. Out of the five production streams (see further down) of the Fresh Start Fund, of particular interest is the Australian Music Fund, which supports independent Australian artists and musicians across all ABC music networks, including by commissioning new works for ABC Classic and ABC Jazz.

Authorities seized 400 grams of fentanyl during two investigations in Nassau County this week.

The FBI reports that hate crimes in Connecticut and on Long Island went down last year.

The leader of an MS-13 clique on Long Island pleaded guilty to murder and conspiracy charges this week. The gang member was charged with ordering the murder of a 15-year old, which was then carried out. He was also charged with planning the murder of an alleged fellow MS-13 gang member for being disloyal to the group. The defendant admitted that he reported to gang leadership in El Salvador and the United States. He is expected to be sentenced to 24 years to life in prison in 2020.

Police say a member of the school board in Connecticut's largest city posed as a police officer and attempted to kidnap a man at gunpoint.

The estranged husband of a New Canaan missing mother of five posted $6 million bail and was released today.

A former Stony Brook University professor has pleaded guilty to stealing over $200,000 of government cancer research money to pay personal bills.

Connecticut State Police will work with the city of Bridgeport to “de-escalate and prevent retaliation” after a shooting outside a local courthouse Monday. Police have made several arrests in the case.

Suffolk County will investigate how the Department of Social Services handled allegations of parental abuse in the case of an 8-year-old boy who died last week in his father’s custody.

A panel of appeals court judges has ordered Suffolk County Police to release the 911 call that led authorities to discover 11 bodies near Gilgo Beach a decade ago.

Richard Lutz rummages through the vestiges of the last week

Anniversary for Worcestershire networking group.

Richard Lutz hears the river flow

Sir Howard Elston, our sports editor, sits down with the beleaguered chief FIFA honcho as he faces a 90 day suspension over lurid totally false allegations that he is a cheating lying self-deluding thief.

Perilous state of city landmark recognised.

Public invited to attend event at threatened building.

Finance boost to threatened landmark.

Celebrations planned for local landmark.

Tudor Grange date for visually impaired swimmers.

Young swimmers compete and learn at Tudor Grange.

Duchess of Cornwall unveils stunning new Roald Dahl installation.

The University of Birmingham has signed a sports science based agreement with the Brazilian Government this month.

Olympic hockey star Sally Walton took a festive step forward to help Solihull School’s Parents Association achieve a new fundraising goal.

Mittwoch Aus Licht by Stockhausen, a commission for the London 2012 Festival, produced by Birmingham Opera Company last August in a disused Digbeth factory has been shortlisted for the two top awards in the world of opera.

Artworks celebrate Stirchley’s history and point to the making of new prosperity : January – April 2012

Join the people of Stirchley in a celebratory walk and laying of floral tributes commemorating the life of a once vibrant street.

The Midlands Racing Club are holding their Grand National Preview on Tuesday

Suspect hands himself in to police.

Tasty theatrical treat served up as part of Celebration Week.

Arts centre commended for excellence and innovation in digital accessibility for all.

Terry Wills on old enemies from near and far.

Terry Wills on Albion's misfortunes.

Terry Wills. Not a Happy Baggie.

Terry Wills offers an Albion perspective on last night's derby.

M3 announces record year as it looks to push the West Midlands’ creative talent.

Bank signs up to help magazine during coronavirus crisis.

Funding available to help local residents.

West Midlands Police football unit signs up for Great Birmingham Run.

Initiative follows upsurge in violent incidents.

Should private companies be undertaking police work? Dave Woodhall argues not.

Police response followed policy before missing man found murdered.