Ghislaine Maxwell case: Judge grants request to unseal case records
A federal judge says the Justice Department can publicly release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein.
A federal judge says the Justice Department can publicly release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein.
Santa actor, retired New Jersey elementary teacher, arrested in child exploitation investigation
A retired Hamilton Township school teacher who now portrays a Santa character at events has been arrested following an investigation by the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit, officials announced.
A retired Hamilton Township school teacher who now portrays a Santa character at events has been arrested following an investigation by the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit, officials announced.
Judge orders Astoria bike lane to be removed in unprecedented ruling
Judge Cheree Buggs stated in her ruling that the city must undo the work that's been done on 31st Street between 36th Avenue to Newtown Avenue. As of now, the project is only partially completed.
Judge Cheree Buggs stated in her ruling that the city must undo the work that's been done on 31st Street between 36th Avenue to Newtown Avenue. As of now, the project is only partially completed.
Quick-thinking bank teller saves customer from phone scam
A Missouri bank teller is being praised for stopping a jury-duty phone scam after a terrified woman attempted to withdraw thousands of dollars to avoid what she believed was an imminent arrest.
A Missouri bank teller is being praised for stopping a jury-duty phone scam after a terrified woman attempted to withdraw thousands of dollars to avoid what she believed was an imminent arrest.
Unattended candle sparks $325,000 house fire in North Carolina
An unattended candle sparked a December 5 house fire in Charlotte, North Carolina, causing an estimated $325,000 in damage, according to the Charlotte Fire Department.
An unattended candle sparked a December 5 house fire in Charlotte, North Carolina, causing an estimated $325,000 in damage, according to the Charlotte Fire Department.
Bruce Blakeman will announce run for NY governor tomorrow: Sources
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman will announce he is running for New York governor tomorrow.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman will announce he is running for New York governor tomorrow.
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches U.S. Senate campaign
Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.
Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.
Here's how much your family needs to earn to have a stay-at-home parent
How much does one parent need to earn for the other to stay home with a young child? A new ranking reveals huge state-by-state gaps.
How much does one parent need to earn for the other to stay home with a young child? A new ranking reveals huge state-by-state gaps.
Here's how much New York's minimum wage will increase in 2026
The wage will go up by $0.50, following a similar increase that took effect Jan. 1, 2025.
The wage will go up by $0.50, following a similar increase that took effect Jan. 1, 2025.
Intrepid Museum commemorates 84th anniversary of Pearl Harbor
Families of Pearl Harbor survivors came together at the Intrepid Museum in Manhattan to commemorate the 84th anniversary of the attack on Sunday.
Families of Pearl Harbor survivors came together at the Intrepid Museum in Manhattan to commemorate the 84th anniversary of the attack on Sunday.
NPS free days: Trump’s birthday added; MLK Day, Juneteenth dropped
NPS will no longer offer free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth, but will waive admission costs on President Donald Trump's birthday.
NPS will no longer offer free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth, but will waive admission costs on President Donald Trump's birthday.
Wisconsin deputies stop driver, flashlight used as headlight
The Door County Sheriff's Office stopped a driver for speeding, and deputies found a handheld flashlight used as a "substitute" for a missing headlight.
The Door County Sheriff's Office stopped a driver for speeding, and deputies found a handheld flashlight used as a "substitute" for a missing headlight.
Video: Walls of icicles cover Lake Michigan pier as bitterly cold temperatures settle over Great Lakes
Check out what the frigid temps in Michigan created - icicle "claws" on a Lake Michigan pier.
Check out what the frigid temps in Michigan created - icicle "claws" on a Lake Michigan pier.
FIFA World Cup group schedule: Full list of matchdays
All game matches and locations have been revealed for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Tournament. Here’s when and where USA plays, and other notable matches in the schedule.
All game matches and locations have been revealed for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Tournament. Here’s when and where USA plays, and other notable matches in the schedule.
Ohio mother reunites with responders who helped after roadside childbirth
An Ohio mom gave birth on I-75 before help could arrive, with first responders stepping in to assist minutes later.
An Ohio mom gave birth on I-75 before help could arrive, with first responders stepping in to assist minutes later.
Which FIFA World Cup teams will be playing group-stage games in New York, New Jersey?
The New York/New Jersey region is among the premier host sites for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and, importantly, has been selected to host the final match — making it the centerpiece location for the culmination of the world’s biggest soccer tournament.
The New York/New Jersey region is among the premier host sites for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and, importantly, has been selected to host the final match — making it the centerpiece location for the culmination of the world’s biggest soccer tournament.
Florida valet at Disney World hotel allegedly found guest's checkbook, tried to cash in: affidavit
A valet employee assigned to a Walt Disney World Resort was recently arrested for allegedly finding a guest's checkbook and attempting to cash in, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
A valet employee assigned to a Walt Disney World Resort was recently arrested for allegedly finding a guest's checkbook and attempting to cash in, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Officials seize vessel with $28M in cocaine off Miami Beach
Officials seized $28 million in illicit narcotics from a suspected drug smuggling vessel near Miami Beach. Here’s how officials uncovered over 3,700 pounds of hidden drugs.
Officials seized $28 million in illicit narcotics from a suspected drug smuggling vessel near Miami Beach. Here’s how officials uncovered over 3,700 pounds of hidden drugs.
Brianna Aguilera: Tony Buzbee questions death investigation of Texas A&M student
On Friday, the Buzbee Law Firm and the Gamez Law Firm held a press conference to discuss the investigation into the death of Texas A&M University student Brianna Aguilera. Austin Police later issued a statement in response.
On Friday, the Buzbee Law Firm and the Gamez Law Firm held a press conference to discuss the investigation into the death of Texas A&M University student Brianna Aguilera. Austin Police later issued a statement in response.
These states are the most vulnerable for identity theft and fraud in 2025, data suggests
These states topped the list of most vulnerable to identity theft and fraud as complaints surge nationwide.
These states topped the list of most vulnerable to identity theft and fraud as complaints surge nationwide.