Alex Jones takes the stand in trial over his Sandy Hook hoax lies

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is trying to limit damages he must pay for promoting the lie that the 2012 Sandy Hook school massacre was a hoax.

Case dismissed against man who slapped Giuliani on back

A man who was charged with assault after he was seen on a video slapping the back of former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani had his case dismissed.

Fugitive known as 'Fat Leonard' in massive Navy bribery scheme caught in Venezuela

Leonard Glenn Francis, known as “Fat Leonard,” escaped on Sept. 4 after cutting off his GPS ankle bracelet while under home arrest in San Diego, authorities said.

Hyundais and Kias stolen nearly twice as often as other vehicles, national study finds

The new analysis found that the theft claim frequency was more than 80% higher for 2015-2019 model-year Kias and Hyundais combined than the average of all other brands.

Suffolk County services crippled by cyber attack

A cyber-attack has targeted the computer systems of several departments in Suffolk County, shutting down many government services.

Driver of stolen Mustang dies on San Mateo Bridge after running out of gas: CHP

A driver was struck and killed on the San Mateo Bridge early Wednesday morning according to the California Highway Patrol. He allegedly stole a car, ran out of gas, and was hit by oncoming traffic.

Is Rap America's deadliest profession?

In 2020, more than a dozen prominent rappers lost their lives, most to gun violence. That compares to what the government ranks as the deadliest professions — loggers and roofers.

Kansas man sentenced to nearly 6 years for performing illegal autopsies

Authorities say Shawn Parcells made more than $1.1 million from more than 350 clients for autopsies, most of which he did not perform.

Fewer NYC businesses staying open 24 hours

From nightlife to restaurants, some New York City businesses are shutting their doors earlier in the evening.

NYPD makes arrest in shooting of Danish tourist

Police have made an arrest in connection with the shooting of a tourist visiting the city from Denmark.

Request to vacate 2000 murder conviction of Adnan Syed granted by judge

A Baltimore judge on Monday ordered the release of Adnan Syed after overturning Syed’s conviction for the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee — a case that was chronicled in the hit podcast "Serial."

Axe-wielding man goes on rampage inside Manhattan McDonald's

A man pulled out an axe at a Manhattan McDonald's and smashed things like a table and glass wall before hitting a person.

Man draws swastika on FDNY vehicle in Chinatown: NYPD

Authorities say the suspect drew a swastika on one of the doors of an unmarked FDNY vehicle in Chinatown in August.

How the feds protect U.N. General Assembly dignitaries

Keeping dignitaries from around the world safe during the U.N. General Assembly over the next two weeks is an around-the-clock operation coordinated by a federal law enforcement agency that not many people really know about.