Mahmoud Khalil's wife gives birth after ICE denies Columbia activist's plea for temporary release

Emails shared with The Associated Press say federal immigration authorities denied Mahmoud Khalil’s request for a temporary release from detention to attend the birth of his first child.

Feds charge 27 in NYC Tren de Aragua crackdown

Federal authorities have charged 27 people tied to the violent Venezuealan gang Tren de Aragua with crimes including racketeering, sex trafficking, drug trafficking, robbery, and firearms offenses.

Los Angeles Innocence Project claims new evidence in Scott Peterson case

The Los Angeles Innocence Project has filed a proposed petition with the California Court of Appeals in San Francisco to get a new trial for Scott Peterson in the 2002 murder of his wife, Laci, and unborn son.

NJMVC launches emergency Real ID appointments for urgent travelers

The NJMVC is launching a "REAL ID Emergency Issuance Program" for travelers with life-or-death emergencies or those who have urgent travel plans within 14 days.

NY metro area sees one of the largest grocery price increases in US: study

The NY metropolitan area saw one of the largest increases in grocery prices of any metropolitan area in the U.S. over the past year, a new study shows.

Judge temporarily blocks Adams from allowing ICE agents on Rikers Island

A NY judge has ordered city officials to temporarily halt discussions with the Trump administration allowing federal immigration agents to operate within the Rikers Island jail complex.

Feds issue new deadline for New York to shut down congestion pricing gantries

A new ultimatum from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy sets a deadline of May 21 to end congestion pricing and threatens penalties for noncompliance. But NY lawmakers appear unmoved.

12 jurors picked for Harvey Weinstein's #MeToo retrial

jury of seven women and five men has been picked for Harvey Weinstein’s #MeToo rape retrial. Opening statements are expected to begin Wednesday.

Emu and dogs have a blast playing chase at Florida farm

An emu who grew up with a dog was seen having a blast playing a game of chase with two of his canine pals at their farm home in Vero Beach, Florida.

Nadine Menendez, wife of for Sen. Robert Menendez, convicted in bribery scheme

Nadine Menendez, the wife of former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, was convicted Monday of conspiring with her husband in a sweeping bribery scheme involving gold bars, cash, and a luxury car.

Queens house fire kills 3; officials cite blocked exits and no smoke detectors

Three people died, and another person was in critical condition, after a fire tore through an overcrowded home on Easter Sunday in the Jamaica Estates section of Queens, the FDNY said.

Flashback: When Pope Francis led a 2015 mass at Madison Square Garden

Back in 2015, when Pope Francis visited NYC, he presided over mass at Madison Square Garden. FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses was lucky enough to be among the 18,000 in attendance. He described the moment in his own words.

Child among 2 dead after flooding, severe weather lash Plains

At least two people, including a child, have been killed after severe weather tore across portions of Texas and Oklahoma over the weekend.

See it: 'Firenado' spins through burning Iowa field sparked by lightning

Strong thunderstorms in Iowa and Nebraska on Thursday night caused several lightning strikes in the area, one of which started this fire whirl.

Watch: Wild turkey causes chaos in Indiana supermarket

An Indiana police officer is now “certified in poultry negotiations" after saving a supermarket from a wild turkey that was chasing customers inside.