Chris Christie ends 2024 presidential bid

Christie has been under intense pressure to exit the Republican presidential primary race as critics of Donald Trump work to unify behind a viable alternative.

NJ flooding: Saddle River crests, more flood threats loom as water levels rise

Severe river flooding once again threatens northern New Jersey following Tuesday's storm, prompting school closings, street closures and water rescues following Tuesday's storm.

Polar vortex to send arctic blast deep into US later this week

Temperatures as much as 50 degrees below average are possible in several parts of the country, with wind chills as low as -50 degrees expected for some.

Couple found dead in South Carolina home with temperature reaching 120 F

An elderly couple found dead in their South Carolina home where the temperature was about 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius) had trouble with their furnace days before their deaths, their family told police.

Freak accident kills Long Island worker fixing septic system

A man died after he was buried alive while working on a septic system on Long Island, New York, on Monday, according to police.

Weatherford K-9 receives Purple Heart after being shot in line of duty

K-9 Jack was shot in the ear and paw after an attempt to serve a warrant turned into a police shootout last year. On Tuesday night, he received a special honor.

71-year-old woman and dog saved from overturned vehicle hanging on cliff

In a daring rescue operation on January 5, Maui firefighters responded to a call along the Kahekili Highway in Hawaii, where a 71-year-old woman and her dog were trapped in an overturned vehicle hanging precariously on a cliff.

Widespread power outages, strong winds slam NY area as NJ river flooding threat looms

A powerful storm slammed the NYC area on Tuesday, with flash flooding, strong wind gusts and the potential for additional power outages continuing to threaten New Jersey, New York and Connecticut, even as the system moves into the Atlantic Ocean.

Video shows lengthy rescue of man trapped under bridge for 6 days

New video from police shows the moment a man was rescued after being trapped in his truck under a bridge for six days.

Power outage tracker: Thousands in the dark across NY, NJ, CT

Thousands of people throughout the entire New York City area are without power, including New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, after soaking rain and near hurricane-force winds slammed parts of the tri-state area.

School closings: Delays, early dismissals for NJ, NY as flood threat looms

Several school districts in New York and New Jersey are opening late Wednesday after a storm brought flooding and power outages to the New York City area.

Jury duty phone scam uses threat of arrest if victim doesn't pay a fine, authorities warn

A jury duty phone scam has been making the rounds again, according to U.S. authorities. Here’s what actually happens if you’re called for jury duty and fail to appear.

American Airlines makes changes to frequent flyer program, boosting perks

American Airlines is making changes to its frequent flyer program, AAdvantage, adding benefits for its loyal travelers. Here's what you need to know.