Video: Driver nearly hits child after illegally passing school bus

Authorities in West Virginia have released shocking footage of a driver illegally passing a stopped school bus and nearly hitting a child.

New Mexico mass shooting: 3 killed, 15 injured

Police in New Mexico said gunfire erupted during an unsanctioned car show at a park Friday night, killing three people and hurting 15 others.

Long Island store lets shoppers gamble on discounted mystery pallets of goods

Many customers enjoy the thrill of not knowing exactly what's inside. For instance, a pallet valued at nearly $2,000 can be purchased for just $450.

California woman strangled to death while on overnight prison visit with quadruple murder convict husband

Stephanie Dowells was strangled during an conjugal visit with her husband David Brinson, who was convicted of killing four men in 1993. Brinson has not been charged with his wife's murder.

Ardsley girls basketball team wins historic NY state title

The Ardsley High School girls basketball team made history with their first-ever appearance in the New York State Final Four.

Trump official said 'buy Tesla' on TV—did it violate ethics laws?

A Trump official urged Americans to “buy Tesla” on live TV. Experts say that could violate federal ethics laws. Here’s what the rules say—and why this time, there may be no consequences.

MLB removes 'diversity' from careers site amid Trump administration legal review

Major League Baseball removed references to "diversity" from its careers website after a Trump executive order triggered a legal review of DEI programs. MLB says its values remain the same as it works to stay compliant with federal law.

Route 80 sinkhole in NJ: Highway closed at Exit 34 until further notice

Both eastbound and westbound lanes of New Jersey's Route 80 near Exit 34 will be closed until further notice as crews work to repair the massive sinkholes forming thanks to abandoned mines.

School bus struck by gunfire in the Bronx; no injures reported

The NYPD is investigating after a school bus was struck by gunfire in the Bronx on Friday afternoon. While there were passengers on the bus, no injuries were reported.

East Harlem bodega worker stabbed in neck over candy speaks out

24-year-old Sidi Mohamed is already back at work and speaking out after being stabbed in the neck at an East Harlem bodega in a dispute over candy.

Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil appears in immigration court

Detained Columbia University student activist Mahmoud Khalil appeared briefly Friday in immigration court at a remote Louisiana detention center as his lawyers fight in multiple venues to try to free him.

Earthquake confirmed in NJ

Parts of New Jersey were rattled by a 1.8 magnitude earthquake on Friday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

11 injured as tree falls onto NJ school bus

A large tree fell onto a school bus in Tewksbury Township, New Jersey, sending 11 people to the hospital.

Urgent warning for 9 NYC-area bridges in Baltimore collapse report

Nine NYC-area bridges, including the world-famous Brooklyn Bridge, could be at significant risk of collapse from a ship strike like the one that led to the deadly demise of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, according to a new report.

Real ID deadline nears: DMV appointments hard to find as May 7 approaches

With the REAL ID deadline quickly approaching, DMVs across New York are scrambling to meet demand. To help process applications, select DMV locations in New York will begin opening on Saturdays beginning April 5.

Seattle man wrongly declared dead loses Social Security benefits amid DOGE cost-cutting

A Seattle retiree was mistakenly marked as deceased by Social Security, causing his benefits to be revoked. His case, first reported by The Seattle Times, raises concerns about deep budget cuts at the agency under Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).