Creepy 'Cat in the Hat' trend targets schools as costumed figure allegedly chases teen girl
Authorities report that a disturbing social media trend that has already led to several juvenile arrests. Some posters are using AI-generated, menacing versions of "The Cat in the Hat" to make online threats against local schools and students.
Authorities report that a disturbing social media trend that has already led to several juvenile arrests. Some posters are using AI-generated, menacing versions of "The Cat in the Hat" to make online threats against local schools and students.
17-year-old stabbed outside Bronx school, 2 suspects wanted, NYPD says
Officers found a 17-year-old boy stabbed at around 9:30 a.m. outside 240 East 172 Street in the Claremont Village section, a building that houses multiple schools, the NYPD said.
Officers found a 17-year-old boy stabbed at around 9:30 a.m. outside 240 East 172 Street in the Claremont Village section, a building that houses multiple schools, the NYPD said.
Reports: 4 hurt after crane collapses in Miami neighborhood
An 85-foot (26-meter) crane collapsed onto a street in Miami's Brickell neighborhood Monday morning, crushing vehicles, igniting a fire and injuring four people, according to FOX affiliate WSVN-TV.
An 85-foot (26-meter) crane collapsed onto a street in Miami's Brickell neighborhood Monday morning, crushing vehicles, igniting a fire and injuring four people, according to FOX affiliate WSVN-TV.
Luigi Mangione 'fangirls' could have press passes revoked under new NYC bill
New York City officials are moving to close a loophole that allowed self-described "fangirls" of Luigi Mangione to obtain and flaunt official city press credentials.
New York City officials are moving to close a loophole that allowed self-described "fangirls" of Luigi Mangione to obtain and flaunt official city press credentials.
Trump says Lindsay Clancy case is a ‘state situation' following attorney's pardon plea
President Donald Trump on Sunday signaled that he would not intervene in the case of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy, who is charged with killing her three young children amid allegations that she suffered from postpartum psychosis.
President Donald Trump on Sunday signaled that he would not intervene in the case of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy, who is charged with killing her three young children amid allegations that she suffered from postpartum psychosis.
Man with violent criminal history accused in stabbing spree that left 4 dead
A manhunt has ended in Louisiana after a man with a violent criminal history was arrested for an alleged stabbing spree that left four people dead and a child critically injured.
A manhunt has ended in Louisiana after a man with a violent criminal history was arrested for an alleged stabbing spree that left four people dead and a child critically injured.
Former CIA official found with $40M in gold bars reaches tentative plea deal
Former CIA official David J. Rush has reached a tentative plea agreement in a case accusing him of fraudulently inflating his salary by claiming false educational credentials and military leave.
Former CIA official David J. Rush has reached a tentative plea agreement in a case accusing him of fraudulently inflating his salary by claiming false educational credentials and military leave.
Wisconsin GOP governor candidate swims from sinking plane after emergency lake landing
Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial candidate and U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany said escaped with minor injuries after a small plane he was in lost power and made an emergency landing in a lake.
Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial candidate and U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany said escaped with minor injuries after a small plane he was in lost power and made an emergency landing in a lake.
Man charged in death of Black woman found hanging from Mississippi tree
Police have arrested a man on a murder charge in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Black woman whose body was found hanging from a tree in Jackson, Mississippi, last month.
Police have arrested a man on a murder charge in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Black woman whose body was found hanging from a tree in Jackson, Mississippi, last month.
Teen rescued after clinging to capsized boat for days in frigid Alaska waters
A 15-year-old boy was rescued this week after clinging for two days to a capsized boat in the Bering Sea off the coast of Alaska.
A 15-year-old boy was rescued this week after clinging for two days to a capsized boat in the Bering Sea off the coast of Alaska.
Two men shot and killed inside Brooklyn playground Friday night identified
Police identified the two men who were shot and killed late Friday night inside Howard Playground in Brooklyn.
Police identified the two men who were shot and killed late Friday night inside Howard Playground in Brooklyn.
Rapper Lil Durk acquitted of all charges in Beverly Center murder-for-hire case
Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk was acquitted Friday on all charges alleging he orchestrated the revenge stalking and killing of a man in an ambush near the Beverly Center four years ago.
Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk was acquitted Friday on all charges alleging he orchestrated the revenge stalking and killing of a man in an ambush near the Beverly Center four years ago.
Man accused of starting Old Trails Fire formally indicted for arson
A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted Aaron Farinacci, 37, formally accusing him of starting the Old Trails Fire in early August, which burned over 3,000 acres and caused devastating damages to homes in the area.
A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted Aaron Farinacci, 37, formally accusing him of starting the Old Trails Fire in early August, which burned over 3,000 acres and caused devastating damages to homes in the area.
DOJ: Man serving life sentence for murder of his wife pleads guilty to stealing over $350K in VA benefits
The Department of Justice (DOJ) says a man who was sentenced to life in prison in 2024 for murdering his wife, has pleaded guilty to stealing $354,813.98 in benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) over an eight-year period.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) says a man who was sentenced to life in prison in 2024 for murdering his wife, has pleaded guilty to stealing $354,813.98 in benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) over an eight-year period.
Crime in the City full episode: September 12, 2026
A deadly stabbing in Times Square. Police fatally shoot a man on the Brooklyn Bridge. And violence erupts at a parade. FOX 5 NY goes beyond the police tape to bring you shocking crimes making the headlines in the New York City area.
A deadly stabbing in Times Square. Police fatally shoot a man on the Brooklyn Bridge. And violence erupts at a parade. FOX 5 NY goes beyond the police tape to bring you shocking crimes making the headlines in the New York City area.
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer seeks acquittal to block retrial for killing her kids
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer is asking a judge to acquit her of killing her three kids in order to prevent a second murder trial.
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer is asking a judge to acquit her of killing her three kids in order to prevent a second murder trial.
Patrol sergeant accused of murdering sheriff’s captain in yearslong romantic dispute over woman they dated
A North Carolina highway patrol sergeant has been indicted in the murder of a sheriff’s captain following a years-long romantic dispute involving a woman both officers dated, according to authorities.
A North Carolina highway patrol sergeant has been indicted in the murder of a sheriff’s captain following a years-long romantic dispute involving a woman both officers dated, according to authorities.
Florida man convicted in ‘Hog Trail Murders’ becomes state’s 15th execution
A Florida death row inmate linked to the "Hog Trail Murders" was executed by lethal injection for the 1996 kidnapping and murder of Richard Allen Montgomery.
A Florida death row inmate linked to the "Hog Trail Murders" was executed by lethal injection for the 1996 kidnapping and murder of Richard Allen Montgomery.
Man charged with sexual assault of 6-year-old girl after kidnapping from NJ home: police
A 27-year-old man previously arrested for the kidnapping of a six-year-old child in New Jersey is now facing additional sexual assault charges following further investigation.
A 27-year-old man previously arrested for the kidnapping of a six-year-old child in New Jersey is now facing additional sexual assault charges following further investigation.
Watch: Suspect steals police cruiser, crashes into Ohio home
A man in Dayton, Ohio, allegedly fled a crash scene in a stolen SUV, stole a police cruiser and drove it through a home.
A man in Dayton, Ohio, allegedly fled a crash scene in a stolen SUV, stole a police cruiser and drove it through a home.