Police say they know suspect in Queens arson that killed elderly couple
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Police say a man who asked to charge his phone inside the victims? home is now wanted in connection with the fire that left a 77-year-old man and 78-year-old woman dead. The attack has shaken the Belrose community, where residents are calling for justice and more security. FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers reports.

Man allegedly set home on fire; 2 found dead inside
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Police are searching for a man they say intentionally set a Queens home on fire. First responders found two people dead inside the home, and the deaths are being investigated as a double homicide. FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers has the latest details.

Deadly 'kissing bug' disease becoming endemic in the US: CDC

Chagas disease, also known as the “kissing bug" disease, is spreading across the United States, and some researchers believe it should now be classified as an endemic,

Decomposing body found in abandoned Tesla registered to singer D4vd

A decomposing body was found in a Tesla reportedly registered to singer D4vd several days after it was abandoned and taken to a Hollywood tow yard.

Hikers on psychedelic mushrooms rescued after getting lost in NY mountains

A hiking trip took a “trippy" turn that ended with a group having to be rescued from a popular mountain destination in New York State last month.

Tisch, Mamdani differ on cause of spikes in NYC crime
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Zohran Mamdani blames the pandemic on a spike in New York City crime, where NYPD Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch points to changes to bail laws made when Andrew Cuomo was governor. FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses has the story.

Queens house fire investigated as double homicide
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The NYPD is searching for a man in connection with a house fire in Queens. Two people were found dead inside the home. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the latest details.

Queens house fire kills 2, investigators probe cause
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A fast-moving blaze tore through a nearly century-old home in the Bellerose section of Queens, claiming the lives of two people. The fire broke out around 3 p.m. on 254th Street near 87th Drive, and neighbors say flames spread rapidly. Investigators are still working to determine whether an explosion or a sudden fire sparked the tragedy. FOX 5 NY's Duarte Gerldino has the latest.

Court blocks ICE office on Rikers Island, dealing blow to Adams and Trump
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A New York Supreme Court judge has ruled that Mayor Eric Adams? order allowing ICE to open an office inside Rikers Island was illegal. The move, supported by former President Trump, aimed to expand federal access to the jail complex, but city officials say the court?s decision won?t change their focus on prosecuting violent gangs.

Fatal Ukrainian refugee stabbing fuels debate on crime in US cities

Iryna Zarutska was stabbed to death on a Charlotte, N.C. light rail train last month, an unprovoked attack that President Trump appears to be using to further exemplify the "need" for federal troops to be deployed in other large cities, like in D.C.

?Twin Towers Legacy? documentary honors fallen NYPD detective through his sons? service
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A new documentary tells the story of Joe Viggiano, an NYPD detective killed on 9/11, and how his three sons are carrying on his legacy by serving as police officers and a Marine. Director Robert Port and Joe Viggiano Jr. join to share the powerful journey of resilience, family, and sacrifice.

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NJ man breakdances at town hall in protest of tax hike: WATCH

WATCH: A Cranford, NJ, candidate breakdanced and moonwalked through a town hall meeting before pressing officials on a $900 tax hike.

WATCH: ?Interpretive dance? protest at Cranford tax meeting
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A Cranford, NJ, council candidate went viral after video showed him breakdancing at a town hall before questioning a \$900 tax hike.

Body recovered after car goes over Grand Canyon rim

The body of a Colorado man was found about 300 feet below the rim near the South Kaibab Trailhead on Sept. 7, National Park Service officials said.

Dacara Thompson murder case: Hugo Hernandez-Mendez held without bail

The man accused of killing 19-year-old Dacara Thompson will remain behind bars after appearing in court Monday. Thompson was reported missing on August 23 and wasn’t found until nearly two weeks later, when her body was discovered in Anne Arundel County.