Queens church vandal smashes Mother Mary statue in possible hate crime, NYPD says

The NYPD is searching for a suspect caught on surveillance video smashing a Mother Mary statue at St. Rita's Roman Catholic Church in Long Island City, Queens.

Florida man accused of cutting off diver's air supply in fight over coveted lobster diving spot

A battle over a lobster diving spot off the Florida coast allegedly escalated into an underwater nightmare after a man was accused of shutting off another diver's air supply, a confrontation that landed him behind bars on an attempted murder charge.

New Jersey water departments targeted in cyber incidents; systems now secured

Two New Jersey municipal water systems experienced cyber incidents affecting their control systems, but service was not disrupted and systems have since been secured.

Erica Schwartz: Who is the new CDC director?

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Here’s what to know about her.

Texas investigates American Academy of Pediatrics over childhood vaccine recommendations

The Texas Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over the group’s promotion of childhood vaccines.

Multiple people killed in North Carolina mass shooting

Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a mass shooting in the Prospect Hills area of North Carolina Wednesday.  

Michigan primary results: How the progressive candidates did

Michigan’s primary results are in, and the three progressive candidates backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders all won their respective races Tuesday night.

Major Atlantic hurricane landfall odds 'well below-average' this season

Colorado State University (CSU) maintained its Atlantic hurricane season forecast Wednesday, saying the odds of a major hurricane making landfall in the continental United States remain "well below-average."

Tupac Shakur murder: Trial for suspect Duane 'Keffe D' Davis set to begin Monday

Duane “Keffe D" Davis is heading to trial for his alleged role in arranging the 1996 drive-by shooting that killed rap legend Tupac Shakur. Davis is the only suspect ever formally charged in connection with the crime.

Rep. Max Miller calls for ethics probe following abuse allegations

U.S. Rep. Max Miller has requested a House Ethics Committee investigation into abuse allegations made by his ex-wife, saying he wants to clear his name.

Judge approves request to dismiss Jan. 6 cases against Oath Keepers

A U.S. judge granted the U.S. Justice Department's request to dismiss cases against members of the Oath Keepers militia who took part in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, according to a court filing.

Man found insane in 6-year-old's killing released from Kentucky prison

A Kentucky father is speaking out after Ronald Exantus, the man found not guilty by reason of insanity in the 2015 stabbing death of his 6-year-old son, Logan Tipton, was released from prison after completing his sentence.