Date-rape drug at center of Cornell sex assault allegations can leave victims unaware of surroundings

An investigation into an alleged gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity has thrust the illicit use of ketamine into the spotlight, calling attention to the powerful anesthetic’s use on college campuses as a date-rape drug.

Florida man shoots and kills roommates over arguments about ice-cream, police say

A Florida man is accused of shooting and killing both of his roommates after an alleged argument over ice cream, according to the Ocala Police Department. 

Explosion, fire at illegal North Carolina distillery leads to arrest

A North Carolina man was arrested after an explosion and fire at an illegal liquor distillery in Wilkes County, officials said.

Personal information of thousands of DHS employees potentially leaked in data breach

The names of over 40,000 workers at Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border Protection and other Department of Homeland Security agencies, including some undercover investigators, were leaked online.

15-year-old boy dies at hospital after Bronx shooting, NYPD says

The NYPD is investigating after a teenager was fatally shot near East 171 Street and Crotona Place in the Bronx. The victim has been identified as 15-year-old Javits Frimpong.

Halloween curfews 2026: When NYC-area kids need to be home this weekend

Halloween is on a Saturday this year, and while the five boroughs don't have a Halloween curfew, several nearby cities and towns do.

Youth baseball coach accused of assaulting boys arrested in Dominican Republic

A man accused of sexually assaulting multiple boys while helping run a youth baseball program in Franklin, Tennessee, has been arrested in the Dominican Republic and returned to the United States.

DOJ: Elder fraud cases tied to nearly $4.8B in losses, 711,000 victims

The Department of Justice says it pursued nearly 350 criminal and civil cases involving elder fraud and abuse during the past year, with 712 defendants accused of stealing or attempting to steal nearly $4.8 billion.

Utah files criminal charges against Kalshi over illegal gambling

The state of Utah is formally filing criminal charges against online prediction market platform Kalshi, accusing them and two of their executives of promoting illegal gambling. 

Scalding hot coffee thrown into fast-food manager’s face by angry customer, DA says

A Northern California man is accused of throwing a cup of scalding coffee at the manager of a Jack in the Box restaurant after she refused to give him a fresh cup. 

Chicago rapper LoWick, 22, killed in FBI shooting in Dixmoor

Chicago rapper LoWick, 22, was killed in an FBI-involved shooting during a law enforcement operation in Dixmoor Wednesday, leaving his family questioning why agents opened fire.

1 killed in state trooper-involved shooting near Moonachie, NJ
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One person was killed in a state trooper-involved shooting in Moonachie, New Jersey, according to the attorney general's office. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt has the latest.

Police-involved shooting in Moonachie, NJ | What we know
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FOX 5 NY's Teresa Priolo is reporting live from Moonachie, New Jersey after a police-involved shooting took place earlier today.

Judge sentences key figure in $250M Minnesota food fraud scheme

Salim Said, the man authorities said was the architect of the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme next to mastermind Aimee Bock, was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday.