Great Smoky Mountains’ highest peak reclaims Cherokee name after 150 years
The highest peak in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be renamed Kuwohi, reverting to its Cherokee name after more than 150 years.
Yellowstone visitor suffers thermal burns after falling into scalding water
A 60-year-old woman from New Hampshire suffered severe thermal burns after falling into scalding water near Yellowstone's Old Faithful geyser.
Wisconsin apple orchard wagon ride accident leaves 18 people hospitalized
A wagon ride accident at an apple orchard in western Wisconsin left at least 17 people hurt, including three with life-threatening injuries, on Wednesday, officials said.
Harvey Weinstein faces new sex crime charge in New York
Harvey Weinstein is facing a new sex crime charge as he awaits retrial in his landmark #MeToo case in New York.
Man charged for child sex abuse materials worked as costumed character at Sesame Place, Six Flags
New Jersey officials say a child exploitation investigation has uncovered the troubling acts of a 19-year-old man employed by local sports teams and amusement parks.
COVID XEC variant, reportedly more contagious, starting to spread
Health experts and scientists around the world are sharing thoughts on what they believe will be the next dominant COVID variant to watch for this fall - XEC.
Trump rally on Long Island: Traffic impact, school closures and event details
Republican officials say they've received around 60,000 requests for tickets, but only a quarter of that number of people will get in – those who cannot get in can watch on giant monitors outside.
Pair accused of stealing, crashing unoccupied NYC subway train
The pair entered the unoccupied train and operated it, causing a collision and damage to the train, the NYPD said.
Protests over NYPD subway fare evasion shooting in Brooklyn
Protesters demanded transparency and accountability from the NYPD after a police-involved shooting in Brooklyn on Sunday that saw a fare evasion suspect, a officer and two innocent bystanders all struck by police gunfire.
Virginia adopts statewide 'bell-to-bell' cell phone ban in public schools
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has released its final guidance on a "bell-to-bell" cell phone-free policy for K-12 public schools across the state, in response to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Order 33.
Trump rally on Long Island: Details, traffic impact of Nassau Coliseum event
Former President Donald Trump is expected to hold a rally on Wednesday night at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island. Here's what you need to know.
Diddy headed to jail, to be held without bail in sex trafficking case
Sean “Diddy" Combs has been ordered held without bail in his federal sex trafficking case.
Trump rally on Long Island: Security preparations underway
Security preparations are underway for former president Donald Trump’s rally Wednesday night.
Florida deputies who captured Trump's accused would-be assassin meet with former president
Deputies from the Martin County Sheriff's Office met with former President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago following the capture of a man who allegedly attempted to assassinate him.
10-year-old boy struck by car, critically injured in Staten Island
A child is in critical condition after being struck by a car on Staten Island Tuesday afternoon, police said.
'Diddy' Combs arrest and abuse allegations: TIMELINE
Sean “Diddy" Combs has been arrested by federal authorities in New York after a grand jury indictment, which prosecutors plan to ask a judge to unseal. Here is a look at the key events that have unfolded since late last year.
Partial lunar eclipse and supermoon combo tonight: Best time to watch in NYC
A partial lunar eclipse and supermoon . . . at the same time!? Sign me up! Here's what you need to know for the combo tonight in NYC.
Meet NYC photographer Kelly Kopp: 'I document the city everyday'
Imagine capturing the essence of New York City every single day — its beauty, its chaos, and everything in between. For photographer Kelly Kopp, that's been his mission for the past 10 years.
Driver killed by stray bullet in NYC crashes into pedestrian; teen suspect sought
Surveillance video showed the moment gunfire erupted, sending over a dozen teens scattering in different directions.
DeSantis signs executive order for Florida to investigate Trump assassination attempt
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order on Tuesday to assign the Office of Statewide Prosecutor in Florida to investigate the apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump.