Measles: Your questions answered
State health officials say the 2025 measles outbreak is the largest in the state in nearly 30 years. Here are some of the most common questions about the illness and the answers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
State health officials say the 2025 measles outbreak is the largest in the state in nearly 30 years. Here are some of the most common questions about the illness and the answers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
Texas child becomes first to die of measles in U.S. since 2015
Officials say the school-aged child was not vaccinated and was hospitalized in Lubbock last week after testing positive for measles. This is the first death in the U.S. caused by measles since 2015, according to the CDC.
Officials say the school-aged child was not vaccinated and was hospitalized in Lubbock last week after testing positive for measles. This is the first death in the U.S. caused by measles since 2015, according to the CDC.
Rapper BigXthaPlug arrested for marijuana possession in Arlington
Arlington police arrested rapper BigXthaPlug, whose real name is Xavier Landum, late Tuesday night after a traffic stop led to the discovery of marijuana and a firearm.
Arlington police arrested rapper BigXthaPlug, whose real name is Xavier Landum, late Tuesday night after a traffic stop led to the discovery of marijuana and a firearm.
Actress Michelle Trachtenberg found dead in Manhattan apartment
Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, who gained notoriety for her roles in "Gossip Girl" and "Harriet the Spy," has died at the age of 39.
Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, who gained notoriety for her roles in "Gossip Girl" and "Harriet the Spy," has died at the age of 39.
Karen Huger 'RHOP' star sentenced to 1 year
Karen Huger, "RHOP" star, has been sentenced to two years with one year suspended.
Karen Huger, "RHOP" star, has been sentenced to two years with one year suspended.
Cyclist fatally struck by MTA bus in the Bronx: NYPD
An MTA bus fatally struck a cyclist in the Bronx on Tuesday night, the NYPD said.
An MTA bus fatally struck a cyclist in the Bronx on Tuesday night, the NYPD said.
Christianity seeing rebound, but 'generational replacement' lags: Survey
More people are reporting praying and attending religious services less, which can be contributed to a "generational replacement" gap, a new survey says.
More people are reporting praying and attending religious services less, which can be contributed to a "generational replacement" gap, a new survey says.
Mount Sinai Beth Israel sets closure date
Mount Sinai Beth Israel in NYC finally has a closing date set following a long-drawn-out legal battle.
Mount Sinai Beth Israel in NYC finally has a closing date set following a long-drawn-out legal battle.
Tulsi Gabbard says more than 100 intelligence officers to be fired over sexually explicit chats
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said more than 100 federal employees within the intelligence community will be terminated for alleged ties to explicit chats.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said more than 100 federal employees within the intelligence community will be terminated for alleged ties to explicit chats.
New York prison guard strike enters second week
So far, 14,000 of New York's 16,000 correctional officers at 40 of the state's prisons have walked off the job, citing unsafe conditions and long working hours as reasons for the strike.
So far, 14,000 of New York's 16,000 correctional officers at 40 of the state's prisons have walked off the job, citing unsafe conditions and long working hours as reasons for the strike.
New FAA rules at DCA halt air traffic for president’s Marine One travel
Air traffic at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport will now come to a complete stop whenever the president flies to and from the White House on Marine One, following a new policy aimed at enhancing airspace security, the Washington Post reports.
Air traffic at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport will now come to a complete stop whenever the president flies to and from the White House on Marine One, following a new policy aimed at enhancing airspace security, the Washington Post reports.
Army veteran 'absolutely crushed' after being laid off from Bronx hospital without warning
An army veteran who worked for a hospital in the Bronx says he is one of the federal workers who have recently been laid off in the Trump administration's latest round of cuts.
An army veteran who worked for a hospital in the Bronx says he is one of the federal workers who have recently been laid off in the Trump administration's latest round of cuts.
Gilgo Beach murders: Rex Heuermann back in court for DNA evidence hearing
Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was back in court for a hearing on DNA evidence on Tuesday.
Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was back in court for a hearing on DNA evidence on Tuesday.
DOGE workers quit: 21 federal technology staffers resign
Twenty-one federal technology staffers who were recently integrated into DOGE’s government-slashing effort resigned en masse from their jobs Tuesday. Here’s what they said.
Twenty-one federal technology staffers who were recently integrated into DOGE’s government-slashing effort resigned en masse from their jobs Tuesday. Here’s what they said.
Spring-like temps in NYC: What to expect as weather warms up this week
It sure feels like springtime in NYC. Here's what to expect weather wise for the rest of the week in NY, NJ and CT.
It sure feels like springtime in NYC. Here's what to expect weather wise for the rest of the week in NY, NJ and CT.
Florida woman anoints JetBlue planes with oil after recent flight incidents
A Florida woman took it upon herself to bless two planes she recently traveled on, and the decision is getting mixed reviews from viewers of her viral video.
A Florida woman took it upon herself to bless two planes she recently traveled on, and the decision is getting mixed reviews from viewers of her viral video.
Hoboken PATH station reopens after 25 days of critical repairs: What commuters should know
The PATH station in Hoboken, NJ, has reopened after 25 days of critical repairs.
The PATH station in Hoboken, NJ, has reopened after 25 days of critical repairs.
Elon Musk email to federal employees targeted in lawsuit
Here's the latest on the email fiasco that developed over the weekend involving Elon Musk and hundreds of thousands of federal employees.
Here's the latest on the email fiasco that developed over the weekend involving Elon Musk and hundreds of thousands of federal employees.
'Island Boys' rapper Franky Venegas arrested on gun, drug charges in Florida: Report
One of the rappers in “Island Boys" group was arrested in Naples on gun and drug charges on Sunday, according to the Collier County Sheriff's Office.
One of the rappers in “Island Boys" group was arrested in Naples on gun and drug charges on Sunday, according to the Collier County Sheriff's Office.
New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado will not run for re-election with Gov. Hochul
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado confirmed on Monday that he will not run for re-election on the ticket with Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2026. Delgado, who was appointed to the role in 2022, said he will serve out his current term, which runs until January 2027.
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado confirmed on Monday that he will not run for re-election on the ticket with Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2026. Delgado, who was appointed to the role in 2022, said he will serve out his current term, which runs until January 2027.