DHS shutdown now in effect after Congress fails to reach funding deal
The Department of Homeland Security is now partially shut down after Congress failed to pass a funding bill before the midnight deadline.
The Department of Homeland Security is now partially shut down after Congress failed to pass a funding bill before the midnight deadline.
What’s open and closed on Presidents' Day 2026
With Presidents' Day falling on Monday, Feb. 16, many Americans are gearing up for a long weekend. Here's what's open and closed.
With Presidents' Day falling on Monday, Feb. 16, many Americans are gearing up for a long weekend. Here's what's open and closed.
Two snowmobilers in Wyoming killed in separate accidents
Teton County Search and Rescue has responded to four fatalities in Wyoming this winter.
Teton County Search and Rescue has responded to four fatalities in Wyoming this winter.
Gun accessory maker to pay $1.75M to Buffalo mass shooting victims’ families
A Georgia-based gun accessory company will pay $1.75 million in restitution to victims of the 2022 mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket.
A Georgia-based gun accessory company will pay $1.75 million in restitution to victims of the 2022 mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket.
The typical American worker has just $955 saved for retirement, study shows
The median American worker has just $955 saved for retirement through a defined contribution plan like a 401(k) account, a new study found.
The median American worker has just $955 saved for retirement through a defined contribution plan like a 401(k) account, a new study found.
Child rescued from pond in Queens
A child was rescued from a pond in the Springfield Gardens section of Queens, the FDNY said.
A child was rescued from a pond in the Springfield Gardens section of Queens, the FDNY said.
Love is on the menu: Valentine’s Day 2026 food deals
There are lots of ways to celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14. Several sit-downs, fast-casual, and fast-food restaurants are offering food deals.
There are lots of ways to celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14. Several sit-downs, fast-casual, and fast-food restaurants are offering food deals.
Shooting at South Carolina State University leaves two dead
Two people were killed and at least one other was injured in a shooting at South Carolina State University, prompting a campus lockdown and cancellation of Friday classes.
Two people were killed and at least one other was injured in a shooting at South Carolina State University, prompting a campus lockdown and cancellation of Friday classes.
NY DMV offices to close Friday for system upgrade
All New York DMV offices will close at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, for a systemwide upgrade.
All New York DMV offices will close at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, for a systemwide upgrade.
19-year-old Shepherd University student killed in off-campus shooting; suspect charged with murder
A Shepherd University student was shot and killed in an off-campus apartment early Friday morning. Authorities say a suspect has been arrested and charged with murder.
A Shepherd University student was shot and killed in an off-campus apartment early Friday morning. Authorities say a suspect has been arrested and charged with murder.
Trump admin. to release funding for Gateway Tunnel Project
Federal officials were expected to release millions in funding for the Gateway Tunnel project by Thursday afternoon after a federal court ordered the money be restored.
Federal officials were expected to release millions in funding for the Gateway Tunnel project by Thursday afternoon after a federal court ordered the money be restored.
Spirit Airlines to sell 20 jets, recalls furloughed flight attendants
Spirit said selling the aircraft will improve its financial situation.
Spirit said selling the aircraft will improve its financial situation.
Fire breaks out at amusement park in Dolly Parton's hometown
A fire erupted at a Tennessee amusement park, with dramatic video capturing the blaze.
A fire erupted at a Tennessee amusement park, with dramatic video capturing the blaze.
Popular weight-loss drugs linked to rare 'pirate disease,' researchers warn
Researchers are raising flags about GLP-1 weight-loss medications potentially increasing the risk of a rare disease.
Researchers are raising flags about GLP-1 weight-loss medications potentially increasing the risk of a rare disease.
Thousands of smoke detectors sold on Amazon recalled, CPSC says
Thousands of smoke detectors were recalled over failure to warn during a fire.
Thousands of smoke detectors were recalled over failure to warn during a fire.
New NYC ride app claims fares up to 20% cheaper than Uber, Lyft — but city says it’s illegal
Empower is recruiting TLC-licensed Uber and Lyft drivers, promising they can keep 100% of fares and set their own prices. Drivers pay a monthly subscription ranging from $50 to $350.
Empower is recruiting TLC-licensed Uber and Lyft drivers, promising they can keep 100% of fares and set their own prices. Drivers pay a monthly subscription ranging from $50 to $350.
Government Shutdown: DHS closure seems certain as funding talks stall
A shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security appeared all but certain as House and Senate lawmakers prepared to leave Washington for a 10‑day recess and negotiations with the White House over Democrats’ demands stalled.
A shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security appeared all but certain as House and Senate lawmakers prepared to leave Washington for a 10‑day recess and negotiations with the White House over Democrats’ demands stalled.
Meet the 111-year-old believed to be oldest man in US
Luis Cano, who was born in Colombia and now lives in Linden, celebrated his 111th birthday on Dec. 9.
Luis Cano, who was born in Colombia and now lives in Linden, celebrated his 111th birthday on Dec. 9.
Confirmed case of measles in NYC, Dept. of Health reports
There is one confirmed measles case in New York City, according to New York City's Department of Health.
There is one confirmed measles case in New York City, according to New York City's Department of Health.
Home sales plunge, while housing affordability hits best level since March 2022, data finds
Existing home sales posted their largest monthly sales decline in four years despite increasing affordability.
Existing home sales posted their largest monthly sales decline in four years despite increasing affordability.