Watch: Heroic Indiana officer rescues toddler with autism from drowning

An Indiana police officer is being hailed as a hero after rescuing a three-year-old boy with autism who was found drowning in a backyard swimming pool.

2 men stabbed in back, neck in Brooklyn: NYPD

Two men were stabbed in the leg and neck Wednesday morning in Brooklyn, police said.

Investigators probe Tennessee plastics factory after deaths during Helene flooding

Tennessee state authorities are investigating the company behind a plastics factory where 11 workers were swept away in Hurricane Helene floodwaters. Two died, and five are still missing.

Woman slashed while standing on NYC subway platform

The woman was standing on the platform when a suspect approached and slashed her in the torso with an unknown cutting instrument, police said.

Man killed, another wounded in Washington Heights shooting: NYPD

One man was killed and another was injured in a shooting in Washington Heights early Wednesday morning, police said.

Who won the VP debate last night? Here's what polls are saying

The debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz came just five weeks before Election Day, and followed a debate in August between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.

NYC Mayor Adams appears in court over bribery allegations: What to know

New York City Mayor Eric Adams returned to court today in a case where he's accused of taking bribes and illegal campaign contributions.

Watch the full VP debate: What JD Vance, Tim Walz argued

JD Vance and Tim Walz squared off in tonight's CBS News Vice Presidential Debate, the first and likely only time America will see the two opposing teams face-to-face before Election Day 2024.

VP debate in NYC: Watch live, what to expect

JD Vance and Tim Walz are taking the stage in New York City for the only vice presidential debate of the 2024 election. Here’s what you need to know:

Port strike: Thousands of dockworkers halt labor along East Coast. How it impacts you

A labor agreement involving thousands of dockworkers along the East and Gulf coasts lapsed, signaling them to walk off the job overnight. Here's how it could impact you.

Long Island schools see surge in threats: What to know

According to officials, there has been an increase in disturbing threats to schools on Long Island.

MN troopers, deputies team up to stop out-of-control Honda after malfunction: Video

Quick-thinking law enforcement officers in northern Minnesota were able to stop a Honda Pilot that apparently malfunctioned, leaving the teen driver racing uncontrollably toward a dead-end.

These NY, NJ, CT small cities are some of the best in the US

WalletHub has come out with their 2024 list of the Best Small Cities in America, and NY, NJ and CT were all represented. Here are the full rankings.

3 people shot in broad daylight in Brooklyn: NYPD

One man was killed, and two people were critically injured after a shooting in Brooklyn on Monday, police said.

Odd fruit spotted on Upper East Side: What is an osage orange?

This fall, the quirky Osage orange is sparking curiosity on the Upper East Side with its brain-like appearance, sweet scent, and non-edible nature.

Murders, mayhem and officer's gunfire lead to charges at NYC jail where Diddy is held

Criminal charges unsealed Monday offer a fresh window into violence and dysfunction plaguing the Brooklyn federal jail where Sean “Diddy" Combs and Sam Bankman-Fried are locked up.

Tim Pearson, aide to Mayor Eric Adams, resigns

Tim Pearson, one of Mayor Eric Adams' closest aides, has announced that he will resign, effective October 4.

MLB hit king Pete Rose dies at 83

Baseball's all-time hit king Pete Rose has reportedly died at 83.

As US port strike looms, progress reported in talks between Eastern and Gulf ports and dockworkers

The union for 45,000 dockworkers and the group representing East and Gulf Coast ports have exchanged wage offers, leaving a ray of hope that a deal can be reached without a major work stoppage.