Pentagon says Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will be executed by firing squad
The Pentagon says President Donald Trump has approved the execution by firing squad of Nidal Hasan, the former Army major convicted in the 2009 mass shooting at Fort Hood.
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Suspects allegedly posed as FBI agents before carrying out violent NJ home invasion
One suspect was arrested and three others were still wanted in connection with a terrifying New Jersey home invasion in which they allegedly posed as FBI agents.
AI industry insiders voice alarms to NYC council as local governments take up safety concerns
Artificial intelligence insiders warned New York City’s leaders about the dangers of the emerging technology on Monday, calling for greater oversight as local governments move to respond to mounting concerns that the systems could endanger humanity.
Budding food scrap pickup services across the U.S. want your coffee grounds and eggshells
Every Monday, Ricky Blanding drives his Ford Ranger pickup truck around Detroit along a carefully planned route.
Officials condemn white supremacist rally held in Danbury, Conn., over weekend
Danbury officials are condemning a “white power” rally that happened over the weekend, calling the group “cowards,” and saying hate has no place in the Hat City.
White House removes Politico from press pool for Trump's trip to Nebraska
The White House prohibited Politico on Monday from traveling on Air Force One with President Donald Trump as he heads to Nebraska for a campaign rally.
Amazon Prime members could get a discount on gas prices. Here's how
Amid record-high gas prices hitting consumers’ wallets in the United States, Amazon Prime members could get some relief with an exclusive discount.
What to know about pneumonic plague after woman in Russia dies from mysterious illness
The death of a 28-year-old woman who worked in an anti-plague laboratory in Russia is raising concerns about what caused her illness.
Cyclist, 71, dies after hitting off-leash dog in Central Park
A 71-year-old man fell off his bike and died Monday morning after he ran into an off-leash dog in Central Park.
Supreme Court begins new term with cases on climate change, immigration, gun rights
The Supreme Court’s new term begins Monday with cases on climate change , religious rights and President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration high on the agenda.
Russian lab worker dies of suspected plague as 200 enter medical observation
The death of a worker at an anti-plague laboratory in Russia has prompted officials to put at least one hospital facility under quarantine and nearly 200 people reportedly under medical observation as of Monday.
WATCH LIVE: NYC Council holds rare hearing on AI risks with top tech executives
A rare hearing will be held at City Hall on Monday as the full council prepares to grill some of the top tech executives about the risks posed by artificial intelligence.
Driver ditches plates after causing deadly 3-car crash on Ocean Parkway: Sources
At least one person was killed following a three-car collision and hit-and-run along Brooklyn’s Ocean Parkway, police confirmed early Monday, with investigators looking for the driver who took off.
Cornell student who gave police leads in alleged rape says she feels ‘betrayed' over its handling
A Cornell University student gave campus police leads in the alleged rape of Jane Doe in 2024 but expressed dismay over how the authorities handled the case.
Attorney: Cornell sexual assault accuser faces threats
An attorney for the woman at the center of the Cornell rape investigation say she is now receiving threats and being pressured to drop her lawsuit, as New York’s attorney general is tapped to oversee a renewed probe into her sexual assault allegations.
Early indications suggest Flydubai co-pilot acted alone in attack, officials say
Early indications suggest the Flydubai co-pilot accused of attacking his captain and trying to seize control of an Israel-bound plane acted alone, rather than as part of a larger organization or on behalf of a foreign government, multiple U.S. officials briefed on the investigation and a former Israeli security…
Cornell rape accuser faces threats demanding she drop her lawsuit, attorney says
The woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by Cornell University fraternity members has received threats pressuring her to drop her lawsuit, her attorney said Sunday.
Serial assaulter arrested for groping women, 13-year-old girl in the Bronx: NYPD
Police arrested a man accused in a series of sexual assaults targeting women and a teenage girl in the Bronx.
Taylor Swift pops into ‘SNL' to joke around with host Dakota Johnson
Pop music icon Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance on “Saturday Night Live,” joining her friend and the episode’s host, Dakota Johnson, for some laughs.
Woman ejected from car dies on Grand Central Parkway; driver charged
A man is facing vehicular manslaughter charges for allegedly driving under the influence when his car flipped, resulting in the death of a woman on the Grand Central Parkway early Sunday morning.
Search suspended for those aboard medical flight headed to Boston
The search has been suspended for six people aboard a plane that went missing off Nantucket over the weekend, the Coast Guard announced Sunday night.
How to watch Liberty vs. Dream in the 2026 WNBA semifinals
The New York Liberty are on the cusp of another trip to the WNBA Finals. The No. 8-seeded Liberty will square off against the No. 4 Atlanta Dream in the semifinals of the 2026 WNBA playoffs with a spot in the Finals up for grabs.
Rays open AL Division Series with a 1-0 win over Yankees
Drew Rasmussen didn’t allow a hit until two outs in the eighth inning, Jonathan Aranda homered off Gerrit Cole and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 1-0 in their AL Division Series on Saturday night.
‘It's not enough to not rape somebody': How parents are talking to kids about Cornell allegations
For parents following the case of a former Cornell student who alleges she was gang-raped at the Chi Phi house in October 2024, one question has been top of mind: Why did no one in the fraternity intervene?
Father watches son stabbed to death outside bar in Queens
Police in Queens searched for a stabbing suspect Saturday night after a man was killed outside a bar near Jamaica Ave. and 175th St. Investigators identified the victim as Sulimon Ferrier, 29.
Cornell president: alleged gang rape ‘deeply disturbing,' vows more transparency
Cornell’s president called the alleged gang rape of a student at a fraternity house in 2024 “deeply disturbing” Saturday, said it would weigh on the university for years to come and pledged greater transparency amid mounting outrage over the school’s handling of the case.
Trump announces $90 payments for millions of seniors on Medicare ahead of midterm elections
President Donald Trump is promising more payments to voters just ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections — this time, to more than 20 million seniors, giving them $90 each to help pay for Medicare premiums.
Zach Bryan wears ‘Free Palestine' shirt at Gillette Stadium concert, weeks after Ed Sheeran tour uproar
Country singer Zach Bryan wore a “Free Palestine” T-shirt during his concert at Gillette Stadium near Boston on Friday night, weeks after stadium’s owner Robert Kraft was accused of pressuring Ed Sheeran to drop his opening act over pro-Palestinian remarks.
Upper East Side congregation marks Simchat Torah with joy and Oct. 7 remembrance
People on the Upper East Side gathered at Temple Emanu-El for Simchat Torah, a Jewish holiday celebration that also included commemorating the lives lost in the Oct. 7, 2023 invasion of Israel, as concerns remain high for many in New York’s Jewish community.
What to know about the investigation into Cornell University gang rape allegations
An intense, public outcry over a woman’s account of being gang-raped at a Cornell University fraternity house prompted New York’s governor this week to angrily yank control of the investigation away from the local prosecutor who didn’t initially see what happened as a crime.
Coast Guard finds debris from medical plane amid search off Nantucket
The U.S. Coast Guard says crews have found a debris field confirmed to be from the missing medical transport aircraft that was carrying six people from Bermuda to Boston when it lost contact with the Federal Aviation Administration early Saturday, prompting a massive search off Nantucket, Massachusetts.
Flydubai pilot attacked captain with cockpit's crash axe in attempted terrorist attack, UAE says
A Flydubai pilot attacked his flight captain using a crash ax and tried to take control of the aircraft’s controls in an attempted terrorist attack, an official with the United Arab Emirates said Saturday.
DA did not review witness statements and other evidence Cornell police collected in alleged gang rape of student
Cornell University police spoke to witnesses and received anonymous tips about an alleged gang rape at a fraternity house in the first weeks of its investigation two years ago , but the local prosecutor did not review the additional information before deciding not to bring charges.
Woman told Cornell investigators she ‘felt like bait' during alleged gang rape
A woman who says she was gang-raped at a Cornell University fraternity told the school’s investigators last year that she “felt like bait” as the attackers were “like lions around me,” according to records from the school’s disciplinary investigation.
Boo baskets are having a moment: What they are and how to join the Halloween trend
Halloween has no shortage of traditions. There are costumes, pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating, spooky movies and enough candy to last until Christmas.
‘That's 100% him': Luigi Mangione's arrest seen on newly released police bodycam video
Police bodycam footage released Friday shows the moment officers located and arrested Luigi Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s in connection with the shooting death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan.
Off-duty NYPD detective stabbed multiple times in attempted Bronx robbery, police say
An off-duty NYPD detective was stabbed repeatedly in what appeared to be an attempted robbery in the Bronx, according to police.
Cornell case sheds light on ‘voluntary intoxication' loophole in NY rape law. What is it?
The renewed investigation into the alleged 2024 gang rape at a Cornell University frat house has propelled a broader conversation about consent — and laws surrounding it, including in New York.
When should I get the flu shot? What experts say is the ideal time to protect yourself
It’s October and time for flu shots. Medical experts urge getting a flu vaccination soon, before influenza starts spreading widely — and to get up to date on protection against other fall respiratory viruses, too. Updated COVID-19 shots are available now, plus shots for people especially vulnerable to another winter…
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul says Cornell rape accuser was ‘failed' by the system
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday that the woman who accused members of a Cornell University fraternity of gang rape was “failed” by people obligated to protect her, including police and the county prosecutor.
1 dead, at least 6 others hurt after fire tears through Jersey City home
A woman is dead and several people hurt after a fire tore through a home in Jersey City Thursday afternoon.
‘I was fighting for my life': Indian pilot hailed as hero recalls FlyDubai cockpit attack
The Indian airline captain who helped thwart an apparent attempt to crash a FlyDubai flight described Friday how he fought for his life in the minutes after his co-pilot stabbed him and the plane began a steep descent.
Governor replaces DA with New York AG Letitia James as special prosecutor in Cornell case
New York Attorney General Letitia James has been appointed as special prosecutor in the Cornell University sexual assault investigation, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday, following increasing scrutiny and uproar over how university police and the local district attorney’s office handled the matter two years ago.
What we know about the cockpit stabbing on Israel-bound flight
Questions remain about how a pilot managed to sneak a weapon aboard a plane and stab his fellow pilot before it plunged thousands of feet in mere seconds. The attacker was thwarted, passengers said, and the plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
Diddy placed in solitary following NBC News report on his VIP prison life
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been placed in solitary confinement following an NBC News report on his VIP lifestyle inside prison, according to a source with knowledge of the matter.
Let's stop acting like it's too late for a 12-year-old to start playing a new sport
These days, it can feel as though kids have to pick “their sport” by kindergarten. Travel teams, competition dance classes and specialized activity programs can be intense, exhausting and all-consuming.
Christa Pike in critical condition after failed execution attempt, lawyers say
Christa Pike was in critical condition Thursday and receiving “lifesaving care” at a hospital, her lawyers said, a day after a failed attempt to execute her pushed Tennessee’s governor to halt further executions this year and order an independent review.
The drug used in Tennessee's failed execution has come under past scrutiny
The lethal drug administered in Tennessee’s failed attempt to execute Christa Pike has been used in multiple states that carry out the death penalty and by the U.S. government after President Donald Trump resumed federal executions during his first term.
Accused Central Park murderer says victim hit him with a stick first: Complaint
The man accused of bludgeoning a 63-year-old woman to death with a stick inside Central Park earlier this week told officers who arrested him that the woman hit him first, according to a criminal complaint.
Fiona Lowe, daughter of Chad Lowe and Kim Painter, dies at 13
Fiona Lowe, the daughter of actor Chad Lowe and producer Kim Painter, has died, the family announced.
Pete Davidson reveals why he left ‘Saturday Night Live,' hit rock bottom and got sober
After leaving “Saturday Night Live,” Pete Davidson says he hit rock bottom. In a new interview with Variety , the comedian revealed that losing the structure of the long-running sketch show contributed to a personal spiral that ultimately led him to rehab before he got sober, became a father and gained a new…
Reflecting Pool vandalism charges against former Olympian officially dismissed
The former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool in a case championed by President Donald Trump has officially had his case dismissed.
2026 FIFA World Cup delivered a $2 billion economic boost to NYC
The 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered roughly $2 billion in economic impact to New York City, according to Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s office.
Couple ties the knot at gym after nor'easter objects to outdoor wedding
Two New Jersey newlyweds had quite a memorable wedding when last weekend’s nor’easter attempted to ruin their ceremony.
Screaming, panicking, blood: Passengers detail horrifying Israel-bound flight
A stabbing, an emergency alert, a terrifying mid-air plunge. Details are still emerging after an Israel-bound flight carrying some 180 people emitted a distress signal Wednesday, raising fears of a possible hijacking when one pilot stabbed the other in the cockpit .
Gunman drives off after shooting 2 men on Fort Greene street
Two men were injured in an overnight shooting in Brooklyn’s Fort Greene neighborhood, police officials said Thursday.
Cornell student's 2024 statement to police reveals new details about the night of her alleged rape
The Cornell University student who alleged in a lawsuit that she was gang-raped and plied with drugs at a fraternity house in 2024 described the hourslong incident to police in a sworn statement, according to the document, which was obtained by NBC News.
Attacker's motive remains unknown after FlyDubai flight to Israel escapes disaster
The motive of the Omani copilot who stabbed his captain on a flight to Israel , causing the plane to plummet dangerously and forcing it to land in Saudi Arabia, remained unknown on Thursday as investigators across the region raced to learn more.
Fried, Bellinger and García lead Yankees over Red Sox 9-2 for Wild Card Series sweep
One year after rallying past the Red Sox to win an AL Wild Card Series, the New York Yankees battered Boston.
3 NYC rule changes set for October 1: What to know
New York City is welcoming more than fall vibes this Thursday, October 1. The new month brings changes, including more football, possibly more postseason baseball (Yankees fans hope), and the inevitable return of sub-60-degree weather.
NTSB investigating horrific subway dragging death in Brooklyn as questions swirl
Federal investigators are now looking into the the horrifying death of a man who was dragged by a subway train at a Brooklyn station.
Man killed in stabbing attack at Queens subway station, police say
A man was killed in a stabbing attack aboard a train at a Queens subway station, according to police.
FCC head says government-funded Trump ads are ‘normal' and ‘don't raise any red flags'
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr said Wednesday that new pro-Trump TV ads paid for with government funds don’t “merit any sort of FCC review.”
Woman survives two lethal injections in botched Tennessee execution
Tennessee officials were unable to put Christa Gail Pike to death Wednesday for a 1995 murder after administering two doses of a lethal drug. A death penalty expert said it was an unprecedented failure.
TSA bans officers from sitting during ID checks, removes chairs from airport podiums
TSA officers will no longer be allowed to sit on the job. The Transportation Security Administration announced that it is removing chairs from airport checkpoints nationwide, saying the policy change is meant to keep officers “alert.”
More skeletal remains found by LaGuardia Airport
Skeletal remains were found in the vicinity of LaGuardia Airport in Queens Tuesday evening, authorities say.
New NYC ‘Click to Cancel' rule starts Thursday: What all subscribers should know
Starting Thursday, New York City is banning companies from using subscription traps and junk fees, ensuring New Yorkers can easily cancel automatic renewals and ongoing service offers.
It will soon cost more to take the NYC Ferry. Here's how much riders will have to pay
You’ve got a fare hike incoming, NYC Ferry riders. The city’s Economic Development Corporation board voted Wednesday to advance a proposal to bring the cost of a one-way ferry ride from $4.50 to $5. The rate change starts Oct. 19.
Man suffers burns to his face after random liquid attack in NYC
Surveillance video shows a stunning attack in East Harlem, where an unsuspecting man was attacked with a steaming cup of liquid that left burns across his face.
Pilot stabbed his co-pilot in apparent attempt to crash Israel-bound plane, Netanyahu says
A pilot stabbed his co-pilot aboard a plane headed to Israel on Wednesday and may have tried to crash the aircraft with 174 people on board, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
Man in top hat wanted for Lower East Side triple stabbing
Three men were stabbed in Lower Manhattan early Wednesday in what police believe began as an argument.
Schlittler and Rice torment hometown team as Yankees beat rival Red Sox 9-0 in playoff opener
Back in Boston, they’re the two that got away. Cam Schlittler pitched another playoff gem against the Red Sox, and Ben Rice also burned their hometown team with a late grand slam and six RBIs as the New York Yankees opened this Wild Card Series rematch by romping to a 9-0 victory Tuesday night.
No. 8-seeded Liberty sweep top-seeded Lynx 87-71 in quarterfinals, advance to WNBA semifinals
The New York Liberty are peaking at the right time and were able to complete a historic sweep of the Minnesota Lynx to advance to the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs.
A ‘super' El Niño could bring more nor'easters to tri-state in winter — and more snow
The early fall nor’easter that chewed away the beaches up and down the East Coast may very well put the tri-state area behind the 8-ball as we head into a winter dominated by a super El Niño.
Diddy's pampered life in prison: Massages, nude photos, Hennessy
Inside the walls of Fort Dix federal prison in New Jersey, no one is living quite like inmate #37452-054.
Judge pauses NYC's pied-à-terre tax after homeowners filed lawsuit over rollout
A judge has hit pause on New York City’s pied-à-terre tax after homeowners filed a lawsuit against New York City.
Trump says top tech firms have signed accord to ‘self-police' AI development
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he and a large group of leaders of artificial intelligence companies had signed a voluntary accord that will include internal and external reviews during a meeting at the White House aimed at addressing Americans’ fears about the technology.
Gov. Hochul pushes for investigation into Cornell's handling of alleged 2024 gang rape
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday called for an investigation into Cornell University’s response to a 2024 gang rape allegation in which a woman says she was sexually assaulted by seven students after being plied with alcohol and drugs.
GOP senator airballs perjury claim against Jack Smith over apparent Hawks/Hawkeyes mixup
His slam dunk was a brick. Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., on Tuesday accused former special counsel Jack Smith of committing perjury when he denied attending a specific Atlanta Hawks basketball game in 2024 — to Smith’s apparent confusion.
Yankees and Red Sox meet in Wild Card Series again, for latest chapter in rivalry
Yankees-Red Sox matchups have produced plenty of melodrama, with video clips of Bucky Dent, Pedro Martínez, Aaron Boone, Curt Schilling and Dave Roberts becoming a staple of videoboards and TV broadcasts.
Supreme Court allows Trump's ‘third country' deportation policy
The Supreme Court on Tuesday removed obstacles to the Trump administration deporting certain immigrants to “third countries” where they have no connections.
Horrifying new details emerge in man's subway bag death
The man who died after his plastic bag got caught in a Brooklyn subway’s closing door might have refused to let it go, a law enforcement source says, adding that video shows him appearing to still clutch it as the train drags him down the platform and into a wall.
Mamdani unveils new antisemitism plan amid hate crime fallout, Netanyahu UN speech
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration unveiled Tuesday what it calls the first-ever “whole-of-government” strategy to combat antisemitism, a plan it says includes “historic investments” in prevention, security, education, and other pillars that shape Jewish life.
▶️WATCH: Yankee Stadium live cam ahead of Red Sox Wild Card showdown
The day has finally arrived. The New York Yankees will face their longtime rival, the Boston Red Sox, Tuesday night as they open the American League Wild Card Series.
Aaron Judge kept off Yankees' wild card roster vs. Red Sox with calf injury
The New York Yankees will be shorthanded when they battle the rival Boston Red Sox in the Wild Card Series .
What about a selfie? Mamdani refuses to send Trump a pic of him and Jimmy Kimmel
Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined the late night lineup Monday, where he discussed his unlikely relationship with the president and the ongoing sewer mystery in New York City.
Mark your calendars! 2026 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree date revealed
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas — and it’s not even Halloween! Mark your calendars for the arrival of this year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. This year’s selection will arrive at the plaza on Nov. 7, a few weeks before the official lighting is scheduled to take place on Dec. 2
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer now questions whether she killed her 3 children
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer argued Tuesday that there wasn’t enough evidence to prove she killed her three children, a striking turn after a lengthy trial that focused more on her mental state than on whether she took their lives.
Dennis Haskins, principal on TV's ‘Saved by the Bell,' dies at 75
Dennis Haskins, the actor best known for his role as principal Richard Belding on the high school comedy series “Saved by the Bell,” has died, his agent said Monday.
Man dies after backpack caught in subway door in Brooklyn
A man died in Brooklyn after falling between subway cars when his backpack got caught in a closing door, police sources said.
Cornell rape accuser's attorney says the school and law enforcement failed a young woman
The attorney representing a former Cornell University student who said she was gang-raped for hours in 2024 after she was pressured to take ketamine decried the initial investigation and accused both law enforcement officials and the school of failing his client.
From booze to dairy, U.S. ban on imports of various Canadian products goes into effect
U.S.-Canada relations, already tense, are likely to deteriorate further after the United States went ahead early Tuesday with a decision to ban nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles.
Senate passes sweeping college sports bill to regulate athlete pay and transfers
The Senate passed a sweeping bipartisan bill on Monday that would regulate college sports, an attempt to end “chaos” in an industry that has been upended by skyrocketing athlete payments and near-unrestricted transfers between schools.
Mass. native Cam Schlittler uses online hate from Red Sox fans ‘to my advantage'
Payton Tolle doesn’t wear his heart on his sleeve. He shows his emotion on his chest.
Aaron Judge hopes to persuade Yankees to put him in lineup vs. Red Sox in Wild Card Series
Aaron Judge hopes to talk his way onto the New York Yankees roster for the AL Wild Card Series and into the starting lineup against the Boston Red Sox.
U.S., China release $60 billion product lists for tariff cuts after Trump-Xi meeting
The United States and China on Monday released reciprocal lists of nonsensitive products worth about $30 billion each that will see tariff cuts, from American hair products to Chinese toys, in a deal expected to help bolster bilateral trade.
Major flooding leaves Jersey Shore businesses facing lengthy cleanup
Businesses along the Jersey Shore are cleaning up after major back bay flooding from a nor’easter swamped communities and sent water rushing into stores.
New York Times executive shot and killed by in-laws in Bay Area park, police say
A New York Times engineering executive was killed by his in-laws Saturday amid an ongoing domestic and child abuse legal battle, according to Bay Area police.
Men arrested near U.S.-run air base are bailed as U.K. police probe link to Iran
Five young British men arrested on explosives and terror charges near a U.S.-operated air force base in England were released on bail Monday, and counterterror detectives said they were investigating “multiple lines of inquiry,” including whether there is a link to Iran.
Cyclist killed after colliding with dump truck near Penn Station, police say
A cyclist was killed after colliding with a dump truck in midtown Manhattan Monday morning, according to police.