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AI facial recognition is being used to identify lost pets and return them safely back to their owners. A company says it has used this site to reunite 170,000 lost dogs and cats across the United States.

For generations, Chinatown has drawn residents and visitors with affordable food, housing and goods. But community leaders say that legacy is rapidly disappearing. A new report from the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Mapping Chinatown, finds that more than 20% of Asian residents have been displaced from Chinatown over the past decade. The report also shows similar declines in Chinatowns in Boston and Philadelphia. Advocates point to a combination of factors, including outdated zoning laws, large-scale developments, vacant rent-stabilized apartments and the lingering effects of COVID-19, which forced many small businesses to close and coincided with a rise in anti-Asian violence.

The United States carried out a large-scale strike in Venezuela early Saturday, and President Donald Trump said the country’s leader, Nicolás Maduro, had been captured and flown out of the country, according to the Associated Press.

Kwanzaa is an annual holiday celebrating African heritage, culture and family values. It is observed primarily in the United States from Dec. 26 through Jan. 1. 

Fox 5’s Duarte Geraldino chats with The Mall At Short Hills’ Leslie Trifone to talk all things holiday shopping.

A man accused in a bow-and-arrow killing was arrested Sunday afternoon in Kearny, New Jersey, following an overnight standoff. Authorities took him into custody hours after a fire broke out in the building where he was believed to be hiding. Here’s what we know so far and the latest updates from investigators.

Daughter of famous singer and actress Eartha Kitt, Kitt Shapiro, joins FOX 5 NY to reflect on her mother's legacy. 

A special holiday partnership is collecting toys to bring joy to hospitalized children — and you can help while enjoying a day at the rink. Head to the LeFrak Center at Prospect Park, donate a toy, and receive a free skate as the community comes together to support kids in need across Brooklyn and beyond. Plus, some fun on the ice, including impressive spins live on the air.

Doctors are warning about a sharp rise in influenza cases across the country, with New York City reporting some of the highest levels of flu-like activity, according to CDC data. Connecticut and New Jersey are also seeing moderate respiratory illness activity. Health officials say millions have already been sickened this season, with a new dominant flu variant driving many of the cases.

Millions of people are traveling for the holidays, and experts say this season is shaping up to be record-breaking. From flight delays and cancellations at LaGuardia Airport to packed roads and busy skies, travelers are navigating crowds, weather concerns, and long security lines. Here is what passengers can expect and tips to avoid holiday travel headaches.

For decades, first responder Paul Jockimo spent his career helping others—never realizing how much help he needed himself. After years of trauma, depression, anxiety, and PTSD, Paul found healing through Astro, a service dog trained by America’s VetDogs to keep him calm and grounded. Now, Paul says he’s becoming a better version of himself—not just for his family, but for the people he supports through peer counseling.

Political Expert Alain Sanders talks Epstein Files, Republican Party changes, and more on Newsroom Live. This show aired 7 p.m. on Dec. 20.

Two trains on the Montclair-Boonton line made contact in Montclair, west of Bay Street, at 6:47 p.m. Friday. Officials from NJ Transit report that 17 people have been injured, though their injuries are currently being considered non-life threatening.