How a weakening polar vortex could fuel a potentially brutal winter in the Northeast

A cold blast has gripped the Northeast, and meteorologists say it could be a sign of what’s to come. The FOX Weather Forecast Center reports that conditions are lining up for a potential polar vortex winter, setting the stage for a cold and active start to the season.

Newark shooting kills 2, including 10-year-old: 3 others injured

Two people, including a 10-year-old boy, were shot and killed in Newark Saturday night. Three people were also injured.

Trump administration floats idea of 50-year mortgages to boost homebuying

The Trump administration is pitching a new idea it says could help more Americans buy homes — but housing experts are already questioning whether it would truly make a difference.

Kansas officers shot while responding to domestic violence call; Suspect dead

Four Kansas law enforcement officers — three Osage County deputies and a Highway Patrol trooper — were shot Saturday morning while responding to a domestic violence call.

2 men shot inside Queens store: Police

A 34-year-old man and a 55-year-old man were both hospitalized after a shooting inside a store in Queens Saturday night.

Russian spy ship near Hawaii triggers Coast Guard response

The U.S. Coast Guard announced it detected a Russian military spy vessel operating near U.S. territorial waters Oct. 29, and personnel are continuing to monitor the ship.

Suspect arrested after 11-year-old boy killed in Nevada road rage shooting

A 22-year-old man, Tyler Matthew Johns, has been arrested and charged with open murder after allegedly shooting into another vehicle during a road rage incident in Henderson, Nevada, killing an 11-year-old boy.

2-year-old boy dies after falling from 20-story window in Newark

A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded in Newark early Saturday when a 2-year-old boy fell from the window of a 20th-floor apartment, according to prosecutors.

Infant formula sold in Pennsylvania and New Jersey recalled, linked to growing botulism outbreak: FDA

Federal health officials are urging parents in Pennsylvania and New Jersey to throw out all ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula after a nationwide recall tied to a growing outbreak of infantile botulism — a rare but potentially life-threatening illness.

FBI: Man brought bat into Newark federal building, damaged U.S. Attorney’s Office

Federal investigators are asking for the public’s help after a man reportedly entered the Peter W. Rodino Federal Building in Newark with a bat and damaged government property.

Will Mamdani, Hochul bring free childcare to NYC by 2027? Mayor-elect on Politics Unusual

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he and Governor Kathy Hochul are aligned on a plan to make universal childcare a reality by 2027. In a new interview, Mamdani discussed his campaign promises, the governor’s cooperation and what’s next.

Trump administration's next immigration crackdown targets Charlotte

Federal officials could possibly send U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents into the city either this weekend or next week.