FBI warning smishing texts: New threat includes hack targeting iPhone users

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has long cautioned against smishing text scams. However, a new threat now aims to trap even more victims.

‘Smishing’ scam texts are still a threat: What to know

The FBI, FTC and cybersecurity experts have warned of ongoing threats focusing on unpaid toll and delivery service scams. Here’s what you need to know.

Suspected serial killer Rex Heuermann in court for hearing on evidence
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On Wednesday, the judge scheduled a pretrial hearing to decide whether DNA evidence connecting Heuermann to hairs found at six crime scenes should be considered admissible. FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso has the latest.

Joshua Riibe named ‘person of interest’ in Dominican Republic disappearance case: sheriff

The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office has named a "person of interest" as the search continues for a college student missing in the Dominican Republic. This development comes amid a new video being shared in the investigation.

Chicago O'Hare Airport shooting: Man wounded outside terminal after altercation

A man was shot early Wednesday outside a Chicago O'Hare International Airport terminal following an altercation between multiple people, police said. Here's what we know.

21-year-old found with gunshot wound to the head in Williamsburg
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The 21-year-old was found with a gunshot wound to the head and police say the gunman fled the scene on a scooter. The investigation remains ongoing.

Jersey Kebab ICE raid: Mother released on bond

Emine Emanet, a working mother and co-owner of family restaurant in South Jersey who was detained by ICE last month, has been released from a detention center in Elizabeth.

21-year-old man shot, killed in Brooklyn: NYPD

A 21-year-old man was shot in the head and killed outside of an auto body shop in Williamsburg on Tuesday afternoon.

FBI joins search for US student who vanished in Dominican Republic

Police in the Dominican Republic say the FBI has joined the search for a 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student who went missing nearly a week ago while on spring break.

NYC judges letting violent perps go as much as 85% of the time: report

Judges in New York City are letting dozens of violent criminals back on the streets at a high rate, according to a new analysis.

Odell Beckham Jr., Druski respond to rape allegations in Diddy suit

Former New York Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and comedian Druski are accused of participating in the sexual assault of a woman inside a California home in 2018.

Texas embalmer charged with castrating dead sex offender

A Houston woman who worked at a funeral home is accused of mutilating the body of a dead sex offender, according to the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office.

Family speaks out after bruised boy, 3, dies after being dumped at Brooklyn hospital

According to the NYPD, officers responded to University Hospital at Downstate, where they found the unconscious and unresponsive boy with visible bruising on his body.

Dane Paulsen: Search for missing Oregon toddler enters 2nd week

The search for missing Oregon toddler Dane Paulsen has entered its second week, with authorities conducting extensive land and water searches.

Indiana boy, 10, dead after 340-pound foster mom sits on him for 'acting bad'

A 10-year-old Indiana boy was crushed to death after his foster mother, who weighed 340 pounds, allegedly sat on him for several minutes because he was "acting bad."

Virginia woman Sudiksha Konanki missing in Dominican Republic

Authorities in the Dominican Republic and the United States are searching for a missing Virginia woman who disappeared while on a trip to Punta Cana.