Scam losses top $1 billion in North Carolina since 2021

Financial fraud and online scams cost North Carolina consumers over $1 billion over a five-year stretch, federal data reveals.

Toledo chemical leak update: 57 people treated by hospitals, evacuation area reduced

Toledo area hospitals treated 57 patients for symptoms related to the incident, with seven still being treated Thursday afternoon, and none are in serious condition, according to the city.

NJ earthquake: 1.6-magnitude quake reported in New Jersey

A 1.6-magnitude earthquake was reported near Randolph and Morristown, New Jersey, around 5:38 a.m. Thursday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Who is Victor Romero? Ex-NYPD detective accused of manslaughter in GW Bridge shooting

Victor Romero, 62, faces manslaughter charges in the fatal GW Bridge road rage shooting. The retired NYPD detective was previously wounded in a 2000 shootout at his family's Brooklyn laundromat.

Orphaned baby walrus in Alaska flown 4,800 miles to new home in Florida

A young, orphaned Pacific walrus found on a remote beach in northern Alaska has been rescued and brought more than 4,000 miles to Florida, where it's receiving care at SeaWorld Orlando.

Will Hochul or Blakeman handle education better?

Nassau County Executive and Republican nominee Bruce Blakeman has a very different approach to education than NY Gov. Kathy Hochul. Here's a breakdown of where and how they differ.

Polls show affordability is a major issue for New Yorkers: Hochul, Blakeman on cost of living

Recent polls show that affordability is at the top of most NY voters' minds at the moment. Here's how Hochul and Blakeman fare when it comes to addressing the cost of living for New Yorkers.

'She's the most pro-criminal governor': Blakeman, Hochul's stance on crime in NY

Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman has repeatedly come after NY Gov. Kathy Hochul for her anti-crime measures – here's a breakdown of each gubernatorial candidate's opinion on how to tackle crime in New York.

Hochul announces AI-focused training hub in Queens

Gov. Hochul has announced the launch of a Queens-based training hub focused on AI careers.

Country Music Hall of Famer John Anderson dies at 71

Country music star John Anderson has died at 71, his family said on social media Wednesday night.

Vance blasts GOP pushback to Ramaswamy ad featuring Acton's estranged mother during Ohio stop

Vice President JD Vance criticized some of his fellow Republicans Wednesday, saying he is "disgusted" by their pushback against an ad by Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy that features the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Dr. Amy Acton. 

2026 midterm elections: 21 key House races to follow

Voters across the country will decide which party controls the House as a handful of closely watched races shape the 2026 midterm elections.

Texas’ 2026 Senate race: What to know about Ken Paxton vs James Talarico

The race for the U.S. Senate in Texas, which has become one of the most expensive nonpresidential races in history, could end with a Democrat taking a seat that has long been considered a Texas stronghold, polls suggest. 

Governor spares death-row inmate after raising doubts about evidence

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey granted executive clemency to a death row inmate, commuting his sentence to life in prison after officials raised concerns about the validity of his conviction.

Man accused of attacking woman, killing dog with machete

A Louisiana man was arrested after he allegedly threatened a woman with a machete and attacked her dog during a domestic disturbance.

Alaska's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Mary Peltola vs Dan Sullivan

Alaska’s competitive Senate race features four candidates, including two Republicans named Dan Sullivan, and will use ranked-choice voting.