NYC kids' corn project chopped down; exclusive surveillance released
An autumn harvest project for a group of Upper East Side preschoolers ended in heartbreak after their hand-planted cornstalks were mysteriously chopped down and thrown in the trash.
An autumn harvest project for a group of Upper East Side preschoolers ended in heartbreak after their hand-planted cornstalks were mysteriously chopped down and thrown in the trash.
CBP officers seize $67 million in illegal drugs at San Diego border ports, DHS says
CBP officers in San Diego seized 553 pounds of fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine worth $67 million during 144 smuggling attempts in July.
CBP officers in San Diego seized 553 pounds of fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine worth $67 million during 144 smuggling attempts in July.
Pickled goat and chicken products sold nationwide recalled for not being inspected
More than 1,600 pounds of pickled goat and chicken products sold nationwide have been recalled over federal inspection concerns.
More than 1,600 pounds of pickled goat and chicken products sold nationwide have been recalled over federal inspection concerns.
Man faces federal hate crime charges in Manhattan synagogue attack
Federal prosecutors filed hate crime charges Tuesday against 46-year-old Larry Montes following a violent disruption at a Manhattan synagogue last week.
Federal prosecutors filed hate crime charges Tuesday against 46-year-old Larry Montes following a violent disruption at a Manhattan synagogue last week.
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at 77
Frank Beard, the longtime drummer for Texas rock band ZZ Top, died this week. He was 77.
Frank Beard, the longtime drummer for Texas rock band ZZ Top, died this week. He was 77.
19 hospitalized following collision between FDNY truck and MTA bus in the Bronx
Nineteen people were hospitalized Tuesday after an FDNY truck and MTA bus collided at Southern Boulevard and Barretto Street in the Hunts Point section of the Bronx.
Nineteen people were hospitalized Tuesday after an FDNY truck and MTA bus collided at Southern Boulevard and Barretto Street in the Hunts Point section of the Bronx.
Texas mom arrested after scared 6-year-old left alone at Florida park
A Texas mom was arrested after police say her 6-year-old son was found alone and scared at a Florida park.
A Texas mom was arrested after police say her 6-year-old son was found alone and scared at a Florida park.
ICE proposes offering insurance for local police that arrest immigrants
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has proposed an insurance plan that could protect local police officers who make immigration arrests.
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has proposed an insurance plan that could protect local police officers who make immigration arrests.
These are the best public high schools in NY and NJ for 2026: US News
Families across New York and New Jersey have a fresh benchmark for academic excellence as U.S. News & World Report unveiled its 2026 list of the region’s top public high schools.
Families across New York and New Jersey have a fresh benchmark for academic excellence as U.S. News & World Report unveiled its 2026 list of the region’s top public high schools.
Cancer treatment delays surge across US as doctor warns system ‘needs fixing immediately’
Average wait times from diagnosis to first treatment grew by more than 10 days across all six cancer types studied.
Average wait times from diagnosis to first treatment grew by more than 10 days across all six cancer types studied.
Buc-ee's opens first Arkansas location as chain expands across US
Buc-ee’s planted its flag in Arkansas on Monday, opening its first location in the Natural State as the Texas-based travel center chain continues an aggressive expansion across the U.S.
Buc-ee’s planted its flag in Arkansas on Monday, opening its first location in the Natural State as the Texas-based travel center chain continues an aggressive expansion across the U.S.
Accused ringleader of Penn State frat cocaine ring surrenders, denied bail
Agostino Abbatiello, the accused ringleader of a cocaine-trafficking ring involving Penn State University students and two fraternities, surrendered Tuesday morning and was arraigned on multiple felony charges, according to Attorney General Dave Sunday.
Agostino Abbatiello, the accused ringleader of a cocaine-trafficking ring involving Penn State University students and two fraternities, surrendered Tuesday morning and was arraigned on multiple felony charges, according to Attorney General Dave Sunday.
Vaccination rates for US students entering kindergarten fall as exemptions climb to a new high
Vaccination rates for U.S. children entering kindergarten during the 2025-2026 school year decreased according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with vaccination exemptions hitting a record high.
Vaccination rates for U.S. children entering kindergarten during the 2025-2026 school year decreased according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with vaccination exemptions hitting a record high.
Woman, 30, killed in Brooklyn park stabbing, NYPD says
The NYPD is searching for a suspect after a woman was fatally stabbed inside Lincoln Terrace Park in Crown Heights.
The NYPD is searching for a suspect after a woman was fatally stabbed inside Lincoln Terrace Park in Crown Heights.
You must earn this much to live comfortably in NY and NJ in 2026: report
Comfort is expensive! The price of the American dream has officially crossed the $200,000 threshold for a family of four in 40 states, including New York.
Comfort is expensive! The price of the American dream has officially crossed the $200,000 threshold for a family of four in 40 states, including New York.
Walz signs executive order restricting mining near Boundary Waters
Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at blocking nonferrous mining near the Boundary Waters, following Congress' move to roll back federal protections for the region.
Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at blocking nonferrous mining near the Boundary Waters, following Congress' move to roll back federal protections for the region.
Declassified FBI docs reveal Swalwell had sex with 'Fang Fang' multiple times
Disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., admitted to FBI agents that he had "physical relations" with suspected Chinese intelligence operative Christine "Fang Fang" Fang on a "handful of occasions," newly declassified FBI records show.
Disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., admitted to FBI agents that he had "physical relations" with suspected Chinese intelligence operative Christine "Fang Fang" Fang on a "handful of occasions," newly declassified FBI records show.
New ranking shows the best and worst states for women's equality
Here's which states topped a new ranking of the best states for women’s equality. See which states lead on pay, jobs, education and political representation.
Here's which states topped a new ranking of the best states for women’s equality. See which states lead on pay, jobs, education and political representation.
2 US regions lead ranking of 2025 population growth: See full list
A new look at recent population changes in the United States shows a definite pattern in where people choose to live. All five states that top the leaderboard for population growth sit either in the South or the Rocky Mountains.
A new look at recent population changes in the United States shows a definite pattern in where people choose to live. All five states that top the leaderboard for population growth sit either in the South or the Rocky Mountains.
Luigi Mangione state murder trial pushed back following federal guilty plea
Proceedings in the state murder prosecution of Luigi Mangione have been pushed back after defense attorneys made a move to toss the local charges against him, according to court documents.
Proceedings in the state murder prosecution of Luigi Mangione have been pushed back after defense attorneys made a move to toss the local charges against him, according to court documents.