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What began as an investigation into antisemitic vandalism at a Long Island high school quickly escalated into a bomb squad emergency, resulting in explosive charges for a local father and his teenage son.

“Unraveled” host Alexis Linkletter joins the show to discuss Rex Heuermann’s guilty plea in the Gilgo Beach murders case and what questions may still remain. The conversation covers the long road to this moment, early investigative failures, the police corruption that slowed the case, and the evidence that helped connect Heuermann to the killings. Linkletter also explains why the plea was significant, what stood out in court, and why some investigators’ early work may have been crucial in eventually identifying the suspect. She also addresses whether there could still be additional victims tied to the case.

The Justice Department has reclassified state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under federal law, marking a major shift in U.S. marijuana policy. In this interview, attorney and cannabis policy advocate David Holland explains what the change means in practical terms, including how it could affect medical research, state cannabis programs and marijuana-related businesses. The conversation also breaks down what this does and does not do, including why this is not full federal legalization and what questions still remain about interstate commerce, regulation and adult-use markets.

The NYPD has confirmed an arrest, as well as a person of interest in custody, in the Queens street takeover case.

A major legal setback for Sean “Diddy” Combs. A New York judge has dismissed the music mogul’s $100 million defamation lawsuit against NBCUniversal over a Peacock documentary. The judge ruled the film did not cause additional harm to Combs’ reputation beyond existing criminal charges and allegations. The network argued that Combs had already acknowledged damage to his own reputation before the documentary was released.

Police are still searching for the father of a baby girl found alone in Times Square. Investigators say the 1-year-old was discovered in her stroller Tuesday night near West 44th Street and Broadway after her parents were reportedly involved in a verbal argument on the subway. Police say they know who the father is and are tracking his last known movements as they try to determine how and why the child was left behind. The baby was taken to the hospital to be checked out and was not hurt. Authorities say child protective services is now involved as the investigation continues.

Soccer legend Thierry Henry is looking back — and ahead. The World Cup champion and former Red Bulls star was in New Jersey for the opening of a new training facility, where he reflected on winning the 1998 World Cup at just 20 years old. Henry said he didn’t fully grasp the impact of that moment at the time, but now sees how powerful the sport can be for communities. Looking forward, Henry says the growth of facilities and player development in the U.S. gives American soccer a real shot at becoming a global power in the near future.

New video shows escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian forces have seized multiple international ships and reportedly opened fire in the critical waterway, despite a fragile ceasefire with the U.S. Officials say at least two vessels were taken, with one sustaining significant damage. The developments come as peace talks continue elsewhere in the region, but uncertainty remains over whether the ceasefire will hold as global tensions continue to rise.

What did you want to be when you grew up — and did it actually happen? As Take Our Kids to Work Day is recognized nationwide, we hit the streets of New York City to ask people about their childhood dream jobs and whether they turned those dreams into reality. From aspiring athletes and actors to doctors and first responders, New Yorkers shared what they once imagined for their future — and how their paths changed along the way.

United Airlines is warning customers ahead of the summer travel season, saying the rising price of oil, they'll need to raise prices. Officials estimate prices will go up between 15 and 20%.

More pet owners are choosing to memorialize their furry friends by getting memorial tattoos with their pets' ashes mixed into the tattoo ink.

New video from a violent narcotics arrest in Brooklyn show one detective complaining about fellow officers not having radios on them during the arrest. Instead, the officers were relying on WhatsApp to communicate

Thousands of World Cup tickets went on sale on Wednesday, with just 50 days until the start of the tournament.

The U.S. Navy is on high alert after Iran fires on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, seizing two.

New York City Councilmember Chi Ossé was arrested during a protest at a Brooklyn home where officers were trying to serve an eviction notice. Protesters say the effort was an act of deed theft.