Ship’s mayday allowed "heroes" to stop traffic before Baltimore bridge collapse

As a cargo ship plowed through the darkness towards Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday morning, its crew was powerless to change direction. But they were able to get out an emergency call that saved lives.

2 teenagers shot outside of Newark high school: witnesses

Two teenagers were shot outside of West Side High School in Newark Tuesday afternoon, according to witnesses.

Baltimore bridge collapse video: WATCH

Video shows the moment Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed overnight Tuesday, sending cars plunging into the river below as the span buckled.

Who is Nicole Shanahan, RFK Jr.’s running mate?

Nicole Shanahan was named Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vice president pick on Tuesday in Oakland, California.

Visa, Mastercard agree to settlement over swipe fees with merchants

The settlement reached between U.S. merchants and Visa and Mastercard could potentially save consumers tens of billions of dollars.

Abortion pill case: Supreme Court hears arguments over limiting mifepristone

Abortion opponents want the Supreme Court to ratify a ruling from a conservative federal appeals court that would limit access to a medication called mifepristone, which was used in nearly two-thirds of abortions last year.

'POGO': What to do if your car goes in the water

A cargo ship collision with Baltimore’s Francis Scott Bridge led to its collapse, causing several cars to plunge into the water. Authorities offer survival tips for such emergencies, advising individuals to remember "POGO."

Baltimore bridge collapse to bring trade and traffic chaos

The tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge along I-695 in Maryland into the Baltimore harbor following a "ship strike" early Tuesday morning is expected to cause major economic disruptions to the area and across the country. 

NYPD officer shot, killed while conducting vehicle stop in Queens

A uniformed NYPD officer was shot and killed while conducting a vehicle stop in Far Rockaway, Queens on Monday evening.

A history of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore

The Francis Scott Key Bridge was built in the late 1970s, and it's named after Francis Scott Key, the author of the U.S. national anthem, the "Star Spangled Banner."

NYC subways grapple with violent day as NYPD boosts underground presence

Monday was a violent day in the NYC subway system. It comes as the NYPD prepares to send more officers into stations to combat fare evasion.

NYC sending 800 more officers into subway to crack down on fare-beating

New York City plans to intensify a crackdown on subway fare-beating by sending at least 800 police officers specifically to keep watch on turnstiles.

NY court agrees to let Trump pay $175M instead of $454M in civil fraud case

A court has agreed to hold off collection of Donald Trump’s more than $454 million civil fraud judgment — if he puts up $175 million within 10 days.

Southwest Airlines confirms future red-eye flights

Southwest said it will initially offer the red-eye flights in markets where they have a large presence, such as Hawaii and Las Vegas.

Measles exposure alert for recent visitors to Long Island Children’s Medical Center

Officials at Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New Hyde Park alerted patients who were in the emergency department last week that they could have potentially been exposed to measles after a patient under 5 tested positive.

Judge sets April 15 trial date in Trump's New York hush money case

A New York judge presiding over Donald Trump’s hush money case is weighing when, or even whether, the ex-president will go on trial after a postponement due to a last-minute document dump.