Hundreds scammed in $105M fake truck Ponzi scheme: DOJ

A Georgia man has been charged in connection with a $105 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 500 investors nationwide.

Ole Miss toxicology reports expected soon and results may trigger anti-fentanyl law, official says

Toxicology reports in the suspicious deaths of two University of Mississippi students are expected to be completed as early as next week, according to the state's commissioner of public safety, and Oxford police have separately announced arrests in connection with a raid on a tobacco shop accused of trafficking narcotics.

NJ Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigns after ethics investigation

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell submitted his resignation on Friday, a day after an investigation found multiple ethical violations

Two suspected NYC sewer climbers arrested, NYPD says

Two men allegedly caught on camera crawling out of a manhole on the Upper East Side have been arrested, the NYPD said.

Death penalty taken off table in Utah murder retrial after DNA findings

A man who spent years on death row for a 1985 murder is scheduled to stand trial again after newly analyzed DNA evidence tied to the crime scene didn't match him.

Updated NYC forecast track shows nor'easter shifting closer to Tri-State area

A powerful early-season nor’easter developing off the Mid-Atlantic coast is threatening millions along the I-95 corridor, including the NYC area and parts of NJ, with days of coastal flooding, battering waves and persistent, gusty winds.

Pittsburgh children's doctor stabbed to death by man who claimed to be God

A Pittsburgh children’s doctor was stabbed to death while sleeping in bed next to his wife, police said. His wife was also stabbed multiple times and sustained critical injuries,

Tunnel to Towers Foundation hosts 25th annual 5K to honor 9/11 first responders

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation will host its 25th annual 5K Run & Walk this Sunday, Sept. 27, to honor Stephen Siller, who died saving people during 9/11.

Michigan nurse accused of breaking bones and bruising premature infant at children's hospital

A nurse is accused of beating a prematurely born 4-month-old baby girl at a Michigan hospital, leaving the infant with broken bones and bruises, including injuries to her tongue, according to reports.

Sherrill calls for Lt. Gov. Caldwell to resign after ethics investigation

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is calling for Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell to resign after an ethics investigation found he allegedly made sexual comments to a staffer, and tried multiple times to get girlfriend promoted.

Tiffany campaign blocks Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter from event

The campaign for Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial nominee Tom Tiffany blocked a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter from covering a campaign event.

Veteran sentenced to 3 years in prison for defrauding Navy out of more than $9 million

A former Navy veteran has been sentenced to three years in federal prison after a yearslong scheme to rig contracts and defraud the Navy of more than $9 million.

Teacher, 10-year-old student die at lake during school outing

A fifth-grade teacher and her 10-year-old student died after being recovered from the water at Iowa’s Coralville Reservoir near Lake MacBride State Park.

New York sues Polymarket, alleging illegal gambling operation

New York AG Letitia James and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a lawsuit against Polymarket, alleging the prediction market operates as an illegal, unlicensed gambling platform.

Iowa teacher, student identified after dying on school field trip

A teacher and student were recovered from a resevoir spillway in Johnson County, Iowa after authorities were contacted during a school field trip.