Former 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith dies at 36

Smith was originally drafted by the San Francisco 49ers as the seventh overall selection in the 2011 NFL Draft, and he played in 50 games during his four years with the team.

Knicks fans head to Texas for Game 5 in San Antoinio
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The New York Knicks are one win away from clinching their first championship since 1973. Plenty of Knicks fans hoping to witness history traveled to Texas for a big Game 5 against the Spurs

New York New Jersey Stadium hosts first 2026 FIFA World Cup match
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Brazil and Morocco kicked off group play with the first of eight matches at New York New Jersey Stadium, and the fans couldn't be more excited.

TMZ reporting volunteer group received anonymous Guthrie tip
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Charles Latibeaudiere tells FOX 5 NY's Sharon Crowley that a volunteer organization that searches for missing people is combing the desert in a Mexican town after receiving a tip related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.

Politics Unusual: NYC Schools Chancellor investigation, city budget conversation
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In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay peaks with Andrew Rein, the president of the Citizens Budget Commission, about a potential finalized budget deal for New York City. Also, a conversation with Madina Touré, an education reporter at Politico, about the allegations the Schools Chancellor is now facing.

Midland mass shooting leaves 1 dead, 10 injured; Suspect confirmed dead

A Midland city employee was identified Saturday as the person killed in a mass shooting that wounded 10 others before the gunman was later found dead, according to city officials.

Pulse Nightclub shooting 10 years later: What happened, victims, Orlando memorial

It has been 10 years since the deadly mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in downtown Orlando – where 49 men and women were killed, and more than 50 others were hurt, while celebrating Latin Night at the LGBTQ club.

Expert warns Ebola outbreak could spiral without faster global response
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Jeremy Konyndyk, president of Refugees International and a former U.S. government disaster response official, says the current Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could grow much worse without a faster international response. He warns that reported case counts may be an undercount and says the outbreak is showing patterns similar to the 2014 Ebola crisis in West Africa. Konyndyk also explains why he is not overly concerned about the World Cup becoming an Ebola-spreading event, saying the virus does not spread like COVID and is mainly transmitted through contact with bodily fluids from infected people.

Trump says U.S. has ‘ended the war with Iran,’ but Tehran has not confirmed deal
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President Donald Trump says the U.S. has “ended the war with Iran” and claims a deal is close that would prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. But Iranian leaders have not confirmed any final agreement and say key issues remain unresolved. The update comes after days of strikes between the U.S. and Iran, peace talks involving Qatar and reports of Iranian drones targeting commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

“8647” etched into National Mall grass under investigation

The U.S. Park Police are investigating after massive numbers reading “8647” appeared etched into the grass on the National Mall, just days before President Donald Trump’s birthday celebrations and a major UFC event planned near the White House.

Pasadena police release video of officer shooting inside department parking garage

Pasadena police released video showing an officer accidentally shooting another officer in the department’s parking garage during what the chief described as horseplay involving loaded guns.

Psychiatrist talks 'mob mentality' of sports fans
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Dr. Mena Mirhom, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical Center, talks how "mob mentality" functions.

Remains found in WA in 2000 identified as missing Hawaii man

Human remains found in Olympic National Park more than 20 years ago have been identified as Joseph Louis Serrao Jr., who was reported missing in 1998.

TikTok challenge investigated after 12-year-old choked to death at Yonkers school

A community is mourning the sudden loss of a 12-year-old boy as police examine whether a dangerous TikTok challenge may have played a role in his death.

Pentagon says no hazard after shelter in place over air quality issue

A hazardous materials incident prompted an emergency response at the Pentagon on Thursday morning after air‑quality sensors detected an issue inside the building.

FAA grounds drones for World Cup: What Philly, NJ and NY fans need to know

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially kicks off on Thursday, the skies above the Northeast’s biggest stadiums and watch parties are going on lockdown.