Charlotte shooting: 4 officers killed, 4 hurt while serving warrant

Eight police officers were shot, leaving four dead, during a confrontation with a wanted felon at a suburban Charlotte home, officials said. The suspect was also killed.

Oklahoma tornadoes: Cleanup efforts underway in towns hit hard by deadly twisters

At least 22 tornadoes touched down in Oklahoma, the National Weather Service confirms, with the most powerful ripping through the towns of Holdenville, Marietta and Sulphur.

Oregon $1.3B Powerball winner is Laotian immigrant who has cancer

Cheng “Charlie" Saephan has been battling cancer for eight years. "Now I can bless my family and hire a good doctor for myself," he said.

Virginia community rallies to reunite Canadian truck driver with lost dog

A Canadian truck driver is thanking a Virginia community for coming together and helping to find his lost dog, who disappeared at a rest stop. 

UT Austin Palestine protest: Nearly 80 protesters taken into custody

Pro-Palestine protesters were on the University of Texas at Austin campus as officials issue a dispersal order. Dozens of protesters were seen taken into custody.

Union Pacific freight train derails in Portland; Hazmat crews on scene

Oregon authorities and hazmat crews are investigating a freight train derailment in Portland, which occurred at the Steel Bridge.

Man fatally shot in Queens

A man was fatally shot in Queens Monday morning, police said.

Hundreds gather at Union Square to watch masked man eat cheeseballs

Hundreds of people gathered in Union Square to watch a masked man eat an entire container of cheeseballs on Saturday in New York City.

Here's how much money it takes to be 'rich' in NY, NJ, CT for 2024

A recent study by GOBankingRates examined the income thresholds required to be considered wealthy in every state, including NY, NJ and CT. Here's the full list.

What in particular are New Yorkers stressed about?

Between the upcoming presidential election, the war in Gaza, and climate change are adding to New Yorkers stress levels this year, APA senior director and clinical psychologist Dr. C. Vaile Wright said.

Central Park robbery spree prompts NYPD to boost patrols

Robberies and assaults in Central Park are causing the NYPD to increase patrols as more people are expected to take advantage of the NYC park during the nice weather.

Three Louisiana officers shot in standoff; Suspect killed by SWAT team

Three Louisiana police officers were shot during a standoff with a suspect, Matthew Lathers, who was involved in two earlier shootings.

Boston man sentenced for murder-for-hire plot against ex-wife, her boyfriend

Mohammed Chowdhury, a 47-year-old Boston man, offered $8,000 to an undercover federal agent, whom he believed was a hitman, according to prosecutors.

Illinois community celebrates as 2nd-grader returns home cancer-free

In a heartwarming display of community support, residents of Chatham, Illinois, gathered to celebrate the return of second-grader Judah Collins, who has triumphed over cancer.