Sanitation worker dies after falling from truck on first day on job
A South Carolina sanitation worker died after falling from the rear platform of a garbage truck on his first day on the job.
A South Carolina sanitation worker died after falling from the rear platform of a garbage truck on his first day on the job.
Honolulu bill could fine, jail homeless residents over shopping cart use
Honolulu is considering a crackdown on unauthorized shopping cart use, with penalties of up to $2,000 and 30 days in jail. Critics warn the proposal could hit homeless residents hardest.
Honolulu is considering a crackdown on unauthorized shopping cart use, with penalties of up to $2,000 and 30 days in jail. Critics warn the proposal could hit homeless residents hardest.
Ex-NYPD sergeant pleads guilty in Taconic State Parkway fatal crash
Tiffany Howell, a former NYPD sergeant, pleaded guilty to causing a fatal wrong-way crash on the Taconic State Parkway in January.
Tiffany Howell, a former NYPD sergeant, pleaded guilty to causing a fatal wrong-way crash on the Taconic State Parkway in January.
NY men busted with 847 pounds of illegal khat at Maryland airport
Two New York men traveling from London were stopped at a Maryland airport last week after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered a massive haul of an illegal stimulant hidden in their luggage.
Two New York men traveling from London were stopped at a Maryland airport last week after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered a massive haul of an illegal stimulant hidden in their luggage.
Judge sets hearing on order to halt Big Bend National Park border wall project for now
A federal judge has scheduled a hearing to determine whether to temporarily stop construction of a border wall in Big Bend National Park.
A federal judge has scheduled a hearing to determine whether to temporarily stop construction of a border wall in Big Bend National Park.
Violent multi-car crash in Upper Manhattan leaves at least 3 hurt, NYPD says
A violent crash in Inwood involving a Corvette and Mercedes-Benz sent three people, including a pedestrian, to the hospital Thursday, the NYPD says.
A violent crash in Inwood involving a Corvette and Mercedes-Benz sent three people, including a pedestrian, to the hospital Thursday, the NYPD says.
Armed duo wanted in $150K Queens 'sideswipe' robbery spree targeting luxury cars, Rolexes
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help in tracking down two armed suspects involved in a brazen string of robberies across Queens.
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help in tracking down two armed suspects involved in a brazen string of robberies across Queens.
Heavy rain, potential flooding in store for NYC | Weather alerts, timeline
A Flood Watch was issued for much of the Tri-State Area with heavy downpours and potentially severe thunderstorms in Thursday's forecast for NYC and NJ.
A Flood Watch was issued for much of the Tri-State Area with heavy downpours and potentially severe thunderstorms in Thursday's forecast for NYC and NJ.
Teacher found dead with throat slit; detectives scrutinize husband’s shifting story
A Colorado elementary school teacher was found dead inside her home, and investigators said evidence at the home raised questions about her husband's account of what happened.
A Colorado elementary school teacher was found dead inside her home, and investigators said evidence at the home raised questions about her husband's account of what happened.
Judge sentences woman in firebomb plot to kill Treasury Secretary
A woman who admitted she planned to kill U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the day of his Senate confirmation was sentenced Tuesday to more than six years in prison.
A woman who admitted she planned to kill U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the day of his Senate confirmation was sentenced Tuesday to more than six years in prison.
Montana boy killed after being flung from carnival ride operating with missing restraints, lawsuit alleges
A 13-year-old boy was killed last month after being thrown from a Yo Yo carnival ride in Montana, according to a lawsuit alleging that carnival workers failed to follow safety protocols and operated the ride despite several missing seats and restraints.
A 13-year-old boy was killed last month after being thrown from a Yo Yo carnival ride in Montana, according to a lawsuit alleging that carnival workers failed to follow safety protocols and operated the ride despite several missing seats and restraints.
Flock camera helps nab Florida corrections officers in LEGO heist: deputies
Florida State Corrections Officers Kaitlyn Thomas and Shaun Smith were arrested after allegedly stealing over $3,000 in merchandise.
Florida State Corrections Officers Kaitlyn Thomas and Shaun Smith were arrested after allegedly stealing over $3,000 in merchandise.
NYC Health Department reports first human West Nile virus case of 2026
Health officials have confirmed the year’s first human case of West Nile virus in New York City after a resident tested positive following outdoor exposure both locally and outside the city limits.
Health officials have confirmed the year’s first human case of West Nile virus in New York City after a resident tested positive following outdoor exposure both locally and outside the city limits.
Manhattan funeral home sued after mistakenly cremating man
A Manhattan funeral home is facing legal action after allegedly cremating the wrong person and trying to convince a grieving family that a stranger in the casket was their deceased father.
A Manhattan funeral home is facing legal action after allegedly cremating the wrong person and trying to convince a grieving family that a stranger in the casket was their deceased father.
FDA authorizes robotic blood draw device: ‘First-of-its-kind’
A first-of-its-kind robotic device can now autonomously draw blood from patients, following authorization from the FDA. Here’s how it works.
A first-of-its-kind robotic device can now autonomously draw blood from patients, following authorization from the FDA. Here’s how it works.
Pentagon threatens funding for 30 universities over ties to China
The Pentagon has ordered 30 universities to audit their partnerships with institutions—primarily in China—or face a total loss of federal funding.
The Pentagon has ordered 30 universities to audit their partnerships with institutions—primarily in China—or face a total loss of federal funding.
Manhunt expands for armed woman after Massachusetts police officer found dead
A woman connected to a veteran Worcester, Massachusetts, police officer remained at large Wednesday as authorities continued searching for her following the officer’s death inside their home.
A woman connected to a veteran Worcester, Massachusetts, police officer remained at large Wednesday as authorities continued searching for her following the officer’s death inside their home.
How a Georgia murder probe solved a NASCAR legend's home burglary
A Georgia man has been linked to a burglary at the North Carolina home of late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and it's not his first crime, investigators say.
A Georgia man has been linked to a burglary at the North Carolina home of late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and it's not his first crime, investigators say.
Harvard to pay $53M over body parts sold on black market
Harvard has agreed to a $53 million settlement over a scandal involving donated human remains stolen from its medical school morgue and sold to buyers.
Harvard has agreed to a $53 million settlement over a scandal involving donated human remains stolen from its medical school morgue and sold to buyers.
Ready for fall? When to expect cooler temperatures in NYC region
If you are ready to leave the sweltering heat and sticky summer humidity behind, relief is finally on the horizon.
If you are ready to leave the sweltering heat and sticky summer humidity behind, relief is finally on the horizon.