Treasury intercepts nearly $99M in federal payments to deceased individuals under Trump fraud order

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has prevented nearly $99 million in federal payments from being disbursed to deceased individuals using a new verification system deployed under President Donald Trump's executive order targeting government fraud, waste and abuse.

Why the US cyclospora outbreak is difficult to trace

Federal investigators say the cyclospora parasite behind the suspected illnesses of thousands of Americans has been unusually difficult to trace. Experts say it does not leave behind any culturable samples and no genetic fingerprints, which forces officials to rely almost exclusively on patient interviews instead of lab confirmation. 

Army vet was targeting ICE in fiery attack outside NYC federal building: FBI

A morning commute in Lower Manhattan erupted into chaos after a suspect ignited a fire, set off commercial fireworks, and brandished a pellet gun directly outside 26 Federal Plaza, a high-security complex that houses offices for the FBI, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and federal immigration courts.

NYC area braces for more severe storms, flash flooding l Rain timeline

NYC is facing a turbulent weather day as another round of severe weather threatens the Tri-state area with more rain and flooding risk on Tuesday.

$95K plane seizure over a six-pack of beer heads to Supreme Court

Alaska wants to seize a bush pilot's Cessna after a passenger on a flight to a dry community was caught with a six-pack of beer.

US average gas price rises above $4 a gallon again

Drivers are feeling a financial squeeze at the pump as the national average for a gallon of gasoline went over $4. The surging price eclipses last year's average, which had settled slightly over the $3 mark.

Fireworks explode outside of NYC's immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza; 1 in custody

The NYPD is investigating on Monday morning after authorities said a man lit fireworks outside 26 Federal Plaza, the federal immigration court in New York City, and injured two people.

Skeletal remains found in Maryland river may be missing NJ woman: police

A discovery in Maryland could provide critical answers in a nearly monthlong missing persons investigation that has now crossed state lines from New Jersey.

$11K reward for Florida murder suspect Isabelle Johnson as search widens

A multi-state manhunt is intensifying across Florida, Georgia and Alabama for 38-year-old Isabelle Rose Johnson, who is wanted for murder.

Westchester County closes 9 beaches after Saturday's rain

Nine beaches in Mamaroneck, Rye and New Rochelle will be closed until at least Tuesday, July 21, after Saturday's rain.

9 arrested, 12 vehicles impounded after street takeover foiled in East Farmingdale

A late-night street takeover in East Farmingdale was dismantled by law enforcement on Friday, resulting in nine arrests, dozens of traffic citations and 12 vehicles being towed away.

World Cup Final watch parties: Where to watch in NYC

New York City is buzzing with World Cup Final energy, and plenty of official and community watch parties are popping up across the boroughs. Here is your guide on where to catch the action live.

Tulsi Gabbard's brother charged after allegedly trying to lure children to Waikīkī hotel room: police

The older brother of former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has been charged after Honolulu police say he allegedly tried to lure several children to his Waikīkī hotel room.