Americans see bigger tax refunds so far this year as filing season begins at a slower pace
The average tax refund has jumped to $2,290, despite fewer people filing returns in the early weeks of tax season.
The average tax refund has jumped to $2,290, despite fewer people filing returns in the early weeks of tax season.
Ice rink shooting in Rhode Island: ‘Family dispute’; 3 dead, 3 hurt
Three people are dead after a shooting Monday at an indoor ice rink in Rhode Island. Officials believe the shooting was part of a family dispute.
Three people are dead after a shooting Monday at an indoor ice rink in Rhode Island. Officials believe the shooting was part of a family dispute.
Applications open for chefs under 30 to enter the global S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition
The search is on for the next generation of culinary talent as applications are now being accepted worldwide for chefs under 30 to compete in the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition.
The search is on for the next generation of culinary talent as applications are now being accepted worldwide for chefs under 30 to compete in the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition.
Hiker dies near summit of New York's tallest peak after slipping off trail
A 21-year-old hiker died after slipping off the trail near the summit of Mount Marcy, New York’s tallest peak, authorities said.
A 21-year-old hiker died after slipping off the trail near the summit of Mount Marcy, New York’s tallest peak, authorities said.
New York drivers will face more points on their license as new penalties take effect
Under the new rules, drivers can have their licenses suspended after accumulating 10 points over a 24-month period.
Under the new rules, drivers can have their licenses suspended after accumulating 10 points over a 24-month period.
Suspect charged in killing of former US skater in St. Louis: reports
A 58-year-old Missouri man has been charged with first-degree murder and multiple robbery-related offenses in the fatal shooting of former Team USA synchronized figure skater Gabrielle “Sam" Linehan.
A 58-year-old Missouri man has been charged with first-degree murder and multiple robbery-related offenses in the fatal shooting of former Team USA synchronized figure skater Gabrielle “Sam" Linehan.
Lego unveils new Star Wars sets, Peanuts Snoopy, and more at Toy Fair 2026
Lego is once again going to a galaxy far, far away with several new Star Wars sets being released, all with the Lego Smart Play technology. Lego unveiled its new collections at Toy Fair 2026.
Lego is once again going to a galaxy far, far away with several new Star Wars sets being released, all with the Lego Smart Play technology. Lego unveiled its new collections at Toy Fair 2026.
Attention artists: The 2026 National Veterans Day poster contest is now open
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Veterans Day National Committee are accepting applications for this year’s Veterans Day poster contest.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Veterans Day National Committee are accepting applications for this year’s Veterans Day poster contest.
DHS shutdown: Border czar Tom Homan signals no compromising on masks
Border czar Tom Homan said this weekend that the administration was unwilling to agree to Democrats' demands that ICE officers clearly identify themselves and remove masks during operations.
Border czar Tom Homan said this weekend that the administration was unwilling to agree to Democrats' demands that ICE officers clearly identify themselves and remove masks during operations.
Watch: Smiling toddler gets stuck inside claw machine while parents aren't looking
It only took 15 seconds for 2-year-old Cooper to get stuck inside a claw machine while his parents were momentarily distracted. The smiling toddler didn’t seem to mind.
It only took 15 seconds for 2-year-old Cooper to get stuck inside a claw machine while his parents were momentarily distracted. The smiling toddler didn’t seem to mind.
Light snow expected across NYC area Sunday night: Here's how much
Accumulating snow up to 2 inches is expected to fall across the NYC metro area, much of northeast New Jersey and most of Long Island, according to the National Weather Service.
Accumulating snow up to 2 inches is expected to fall across the NYC metro area, much of northeast New Jersey and most of Long Island, according to the National Weather Service.
Oklahoma Georgia basketball game delayed by popcorn machine fire: Video
A college basketball game was briefly delayed Saturday when a popcorn machine suddenly burst into flames.
A college basketball game was briefly delayed Saturday when a popcorn machine suddenly burst into flames.
ICE ramps up deportation push with 92,600 new beds in $38.3B expansion
ICE is ramping up its deportation push with plans for eight mega-centers capable of housing up to 10,000 detainees each, according to an internal agency memo.
ICE is ramping up its deportation push with plans for eight mega-centers capable of housing up to 10,000 detainees each, according to an internal agency memo.
Up to 3 inches of snow possible Sunday night in New York City, Long Island, northeast New Jersey
The National Weather Service says 1 to 2 inches of snow, locally up to 3 inches, could fall across the NYC metro Sunday night into early Monday, creating slippery travel.
The National Weather Service says 1 to 2 inches of snow, locally up to 3 inches, could fall across the NYC metro Sunday night into early Monday, creating slippery travel.
Custodian arrested, found hiding in girls’ locker room during game at West Virginia high school: police
A custodian was discovered hiding in a girls’ locker room during a basketball game at Martinsburg High School, according to school district officials. Law enforcement responded and 29 charges have been filed.
A custodian was discovered hiding in a girls’ locker room during a basketball game at Martinsburg High School, according to school district officials. Law enforcement responded and 29 charges have been filed.
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.