NY, NJ, CT: This state ranks No. 1 in U.S. education, report says
New Jersey was named No. 1 in the U.S. News & World Report's “Best Education" ranking for pre-K through 12th grade.
New Jersey was named No. 1 in the U.S. News & World Report's “Best Education" ranking for pre-K through 12th grade.
Florida woman killed by alligator while canoeing with husband at Lake Kissimmee: FWC
A Florida woman who was bitten and killed by an alligator at Lake Kissimmee State Park on Tuesday was canoeing with her husband when the attack happened, according to the FWC.
A Florida woman who was bitten and killed by an alligator at Lake Kissimmee State Park on Tuesday was canoeing with her husband when the attack happened, according to the FWC.
Idaho police say truck crossed line before causing deadly tour van collision near Yellowstone
The driver of the pickup truck and six tour van passengers died in the fiery collision.
The driver of the pickup truck and six tour van passengers died in the fiery collision.
Pit bulls in UWS attack allegedly killed dog months earlier in Central Park
New concerns are growing on Manhattan’s Upper West Side as residents say the same pair of pit bulls involved in a brutal attack on a chihuahua named Penny last weekend were also responsible for a deadly mauling in January.
New concerns are growing on Manhattan’s Upper West Side as residents say the same pair of pit bulls involved in a brutal attack on a chihuahua named Penny last weekend were also responsible for a deadly mauling in January.
Newark Airport latest: Air traffic controllers briefly lost contact with planes, union says
Hundreds of flights were either delayed or canceled between last week and the start of this week at Newark airport in NJ, and travel headaches were expected to continue on Tuesday.
Hundreds of flights were either delayed or canceled between last week and the start of this week at Newark airport in NJ, and travel headaches were expected to continue on Tuesday.
Columbia University lays off 180 staff after Trump cuts $400M in federal funds
Columbia University is laying off nearly 180 staff members following President Donald Trump’s decision to cancel $400 million in federal funding over the school’s handling of pro-Palestinian protests.
Columbia University is laying off nearly 180 staff members following President Donald Trump’s decision to cancel $400 million in federal funding over the school’s handling of pro-Palestinian protests.
NJ Transit strike 'likely,' pay talks fail
The state of negotiations between NJ Transit and the union representing 450 engineers who operate their trains is "not looking good."
The state of negotiations between NJ Transit and the union representing 450 engineers who operate their trains is "not looking good."
NJ tornado warning; NYC braced for soggy week
The National Weather Service is forecasting several rounds of rain and thunderstorms across New York City through Friday.
The National Weather Service is forecasting several rounds of rain and thunderstorms across New York City through Friday.
North Carolina couple caught with enough fentanyl to kill 13,000: cops
Two people were arrested last week in North Carolina after deputies discovered a quantity of fentanyl large enough to "potentially kill 13,000 people," authorities said.
Two people were arrested last week in North Carolina after deputies discovered a quantity of fentanyl large enough to "potentially kill 13,000 people," authorities said.
Video: Pet raccoon caught on camera sitting in driver’s seat with glass meth pipe during traffic stop
A traffic stop in Ohio took an unusual turn on Monday when police say they found a pet raccoon named ‘Chewy’ sitting in the driver’s seat with a meth pipe in its mouth during a traffic stop.
A traffic stop in Ohio took an unusual turn on Monday when police say they found a pet raccoon named ‘Chewy’ sitting in the driver’s seat with a meth pipe in its mouth during a traffic stop.
This is the best overall state for the third year in a row, according to US News rankings
Utah ranked high among U.S. News and World Report's eight criteria, including health care, education, and economy, just to name a few.
Utah ranked high among U.S. News and World Report's eight criteria, including health care, education, and economy, just to name a few.
Private fence in East Elmhurst causes public outcry
Local residents are complaining about a private fence that blocks access to about 10 parking spaces and 50 feet of the sidewalk.
Local residents are complaining about a private fence that blocks access to about 10 parking spaces and 50 feet of the sidewalk.
Deadly U.S. plane crashes in 2025: Timeline
Since the beginning of 2025, at least 188 people have died in 60 U.S. aviation incidents.
Since the beginning of 2025, at least 188 people have died in 60 U.S. aviation incidents.
Dashcam footage shows shocking 'road rage' hit-and-run on motorcyclist
Police in Oregon shared shocking dashcam video that shows a driver swerving into a motorcyclist, causing him to lose control and skid across the highway.
Police in Oregon shared shocking dashcam video that shows a driver swerving into a motorcyclist, causing him to lose control and skid across the highway.
Diddy trial: 35 total jurors moving on
The sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy" Combs, one of the most influential figures in music and business over the last three decades, is underway in NYC with jury selection. Here's what to expect on Tuesday.
The sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy" Combs, one of the most influential figures in music and business over the last three decades, is underway in NYC with jury selection. Here's what to expect on Tuesday.
Real ID deadline: Answering the big questions ahead of Wednesday, May 7
After years of postponements and delays, the deadline to get a Real ID is finally here. Here's what you need to know.
After years of postponements and delays, the deadline to get a Real ID is finally here. Here's what you need to know.
Pharrell, Zendaya, Rihanna pregnancy surprise lead 2025 Met Gala tribute to Black style
The biggest surprise of the night was Rihanna's newly-announced baby bump as the 2025 Met Gala paid tribute to Black designers and raised $31M for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute.
The biggest surprise of the night was Rihanna's newly-announced baby bump as the 2025 Met Gala paid tribute to Black designers and raised $31M for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute.
Here are the best and worst states to be a police officer
A new WalletHub ranking reveals the best and worst states to be a police officer in 2025, evaluating pay, safety, training, and job protections across all 50 states and DC.
A new WalletHub ranking reveals the best and worst states to be a police officer in 2025, evaluating pay, safety, training, and job protections across all 50 states and DC.
Deadly Florida bear attack: Man, dog killed after encountering black bear in South Florida, FWC says
A black bear killed a man and a dog in a rural area of South Florida, east of Naples and near the Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
A black bear killed a man and a dog in a rural area of South Florida, east of Naples and near the Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
New traffic patterns in Astoria are 'a headache'
NYC's Department of Transportation has created a bike boulevard in Astoria, Queens. Residents are not pleased.
NYC's Department of Transportation has created a bike boulevard in Astoria, Queens. Residents are not pleased.