Man dies after FDNY ladder retracts during fire rescue

A man in Brooklyn died after an FDNY ladder retracted during a fire rescue, causing him to plummet to the sidewalk below.

Watch the full 2025 'Tower of Heroes' special

“Tower Of Heroes" shares the inspirational stories behind the annual Tunnel To Towers Tower Climb New York City, which will challenge climbers to scale 104 stories to the observatory at the top of One World Trade Center.

Elias Rodriguez, accused of shooting 2 Israeli Embassy staffers, charged with murder

The man accused of shooting and killing two Israeli Embassy staffers is facing both local and federal murder charges, interim U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro announced on Thursday.

2 victims identified in deadly San Diego plane crash

A small plane crashed into a San Diego military neighborhood early Thursday morning, killing multiple people, setting roughly a dozen homes on fire, and spewing fuel and debris across the area.

Chicago man charged in D.C. embassy shooting — FBI raids apartment

FBI agents raided the home of the Chicago man accused of fatally shooting two Israeli Embassy staffers Wednesday night in Washington D.C.

See it: Massive megalodon tooth found by diver off Florida coast

A recent diving trip off the coast of Florida resulted in an ancient discovery. "After I pulled this one up, I knew I had something every other fossil diver dreams about," Kristina Scott said.

Rare May nor’easter soaks NYC area with heavy rain, winds, cool temperatures

A rare May nor’easter is bringing cool temperatures, heavy rain and wind to parts of the Northeast, including NYC. Here's when the wet weather will end.

Measles alert issued after Shakira concert at MetLife

The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) says a non-resident who attended the concert while infectious was diagnosed with measles. Those infected could begin showing symptoms as late as June 6.