Woman faces multiple charges after 'mermaid' skinny-dipping incident turns violent

A Louisiana woman allegedly attacked a sheriff’s deputy after skinny-dipping in a neighbor’s pond and claiming she was “trying to be a mermaid," authorities said.

December jobs report: 50,000 jobs added, capping off slow 2025

The U.S. economy added just 50,000 jobs in December, capping off the worst year for hiring since the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's what we know.

Exclusive one-on-one with NYC Mayor Mamdani: 'The era of empty promises is over'

Mayor Zohran Mamdani gave an exclusive interview to FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay, where he spoke about his newly announced plans for child care in the city, his relationship with Governor Kathy Hochul and the potential presence of ICE agents in the city.

Landfill collapse in Philippines leaves 2 people dead, dozens missing

A huge mound of garbage has collapsed in a waste segregation facility in a central Philippine city, killing two people and leaving at least 36 others missing, police say. Here's what we know.

Man shot by police after fleeing crash in West Village

Officers located the BMW stopped in traffic nearby and approached the vehicle. According to police, a 37-year-old man got out of the car, and officers opened fire.

Police shoot and kill man wielding knife in Brooklyn hospital

A man armed with a knife was fatally shot by police officers after he barricaded himself in a room inside a hospital in Brooklyn.

US border agents involved in Portland shooting, 2 people injured, officials say

The assistant secretary of the department of homeland security shared on X that the passengers of the vehicle were believed to be part of the Tren de Aragua, also known as a "megabanda," a category the local press in Venezuela use to refer to large organized criminal groups.

2 men found dead inside car in Brooklyn

Police are investigating the deaths of two men found unresponsive in a vehicle on Monroe Street in Brooklyn.

These NY cities are best for first-time homebuyers in 2026

Despite New York’s reputation as one of the most expensive states to buy a home, two New York cities made the list.

ICE officer who fatally shot woman in Minneapolis identified

The ICE officer who fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Good in Minneapolis on Wednesday has been identified as Jonathan Ross, who was the same officer who was dragged 50 yards in Bloomington back in June 2025.

New study reveals the US airports where you need to arrive the earliest to avoid travel stress- See the list

When it comes to air travel, passengers need to take into account how early they should arrive at the airport taking into account parking, passenger volume, and security wait times.  A new study reveals the U.S. airports where passengers need to arrive at the earliest to avoid trip disruptions.

Senate advances resolution to limit Trump’s ability to attack Venezuela

The Senate has advanced a resolution that would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela. Here's what we know.

Murphy signs legislation aimed at restricting cell phone use in New Jersey schools

Grade schools in New Jersey will soon be required to adopt policies that restrict the use of cell phones or other internet-enabled devices starting next academic year.