Former '16 & Pregnant' star Whitney Purvis left obit comment before arrest

New details are emerging in the case of Whitney Blake Purvis, a former star of MTV’s 16 & Pregnant, who is now facing felony involuntary manslaughter charges in connection to a man’s fatal overdose.

Transportation Secretary Duffy slams MTA over NYC subway crime: 'Make it safe'

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy claims the NYPD's crime stats released in April, which show subway crime dipping to its lowest point in 27 years, don't reflect reality.

Family demands answers after teen girl dies in NYPD custody

Saniyah's family says officers gave conflicting accounts, claiming she hung herself with a sweater or the sleeves of her T-shirt.

Woman found guilty of killing in-laws with poisonous mushrooms in beef Wellington

Erin Patterson has been found guilty of murdering three relatives by serving them a beef Wellington laced with poisonous mushrooms, in a case that shocked Australia.

How scammers are targeting seniors, FBI warns

After hooking their victims, scammers manipulate them into handing over card information or sending money via third-party transfer services like Zelle, Venmo, or PayPal.

Marco Rubio imposter using AI to call high-level officials

The U.S. State Department is warning diplomats of an AI-driven scheme impersonating Sec. Marco Rubio to contact top officials via fake texts and voice messages. Here’s what we know.

Mom recounts alleged Coney Island kidnapping attempt: 'Stranger with my son'

"It was scary," the child told FOX 5 NY. "I bumped into the guy to go to the candy shop, get popcorn, and the guy threw me on the ground for no reason."

Coney Island attempted kidnapping arrest: VIDEO
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A man is under arrest after the NYPD says he attempted to kidnap a 6-year-old boy from a street in Coney Island. The incident was caught on camera. FOX 5 NY's Kendall Green has the story.

'16 & Pregnant' star charged with involuntary manslaughter in Georgia

Former "16 & Pregnant" star Whitney Purvis is accused of supplying a drug combination that led to a Georgia man's fatal overdose.

NYC shop cat mauled by pit bulls as owner 'cheered'

An animal rescue group is calling for justice after a Washington Heights bodega cat was killed by two pit bulls.

NYC shop cat mauled by pit bulls as owner 'cheered'
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An animal rescue group is calling for justice after a Washington Heights bodega cat was killed by two pit bulls last Friday, July 4. FOX 5 NY's Meredith Gorman has the latest.

Texas flooding: Sightseers hamper first responders in Kerrville, police say

Sightseers are impacting rescue and recovery efforts by first responders in the Kerrville area, says the police department. Residents and visitors are being urged to avoid the area.

Man, 21, shot near Bronx public pool
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A shooting near a public pool in the Bronx left a 21-year-old man in critical condition, the NYPD said. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the details.

Karen Read faces potential multimillion-dollar lawsuit from O'Keefe family despite acquittal

Karen Read still has a lawsuit from the O’Keefe family pending against her and, according to legal experts, it could have significant financial implications depending on how it plays out.