96 members of MS-13 gang arrested
The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office announced Friday the takedown of 96 members of the MS-13 gang and their associates.
R. Kelly arraigned on bribe charge linked to wedding with Aaliyah
Singer R. Kelly pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges he schemed with others to pay for a fake ID for an unnamed female a day before he married R&B singer Aaliyah, then 15 years old, in a secret ceremony in 1994.
Tekashi 6ix9ine gets 2-year prison term in racketeering case
The rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was sentenced to 2 years in prison Wednesday for his entanglement with a violent street gang.
NYPD investigating if teen staged her own abduction
The NYPD said that Karol Sanchez, 16, who was apparently abducted Monday night, was found safe. Now police are investigating if she staged the whole thing.
Home for the holidays: Dog gets adopted in time for Christmas after 500 days in animal shelter
A five-year-old dog got the best Christmas gift ever: a new home for the holidays.
Family of killed Barnard student fires back at 'weed' claim
The family of slain Barnard College student Tessa Majors slammed the police union chief for suggesting the 18-year-old was trying to buy marijuana when she was killed.
Harvey Weinstein: Sex assault charges have made me 'forgotten man'
Harvey Weinstein says he is a pioneer in advancing the careers of women in the film industry, saying his work has been forgotten amid sexual assault allegations against him.
Some colleges and students moving to repay descendants of slaves
Some American colleges are making an effort to repay the descendants of slaves who were sold, or who worked to build the schools.
Girl chokes on zipper in Walmart pie, mom claims: 'Good thing I was trained'
TableTalk pies have been removed from that store's shelves.
New Jersey man, 21, dies after car started remotely by owner rolls forward, crushing him
The man was standing between two parked Lexus vehicles when one of them turned on after it was accidentally started by a remote system, officials said.
Illinois sues Juul over youth marketing
State Attorney General Kwame Raoul said Juul designed its products to lure teens, making them sleek and easy to conceal, offering flavors like fruit medley and relying on celebrities and social media influencers.
NYC Police Commissioner: Razor blade found in officer's sandwich was an accident
After an investigation, the NYPD has determined that the razor blade found inside of a sandwich served to a plainclothes officer was an accident.
Buffalo beats DePaul 74-69 in Blue Demons first loss of the season
The Blue Demons lost their first game of the season Sunday against Buffalo.
Army football removes motto from spirit flag because of connection to hate groups
The United States Military Academy at West Point removed a motto from a spirit flag used by the school's football team because of its connection to hate groups.
Three people accused of using $3,500 in counterfeit money at Home Depot store
Three people were arrested in Maine after they allegedly used $3,500 in counterfeit money to buy merchandise at a Home Depot.
Teacher removed after telling first graders that Santa isn't real
A Brooklyn teacher got the boot from the classroom for telling his first-grade class that Santa Clause isn't real.
Singer R. Kelly charged with paying bribe before marrying Aaliyah
A revised indictment in federal court in Brooklyn accuses R. Kelly of scheming with others to pay for a “fraudulent identification document” for someone identified only as “Jane Doe” on Aug. 30, 1994.
Kanye West to join Joel Osteen at Yankee Stadium for 'America's Night of Hope'
Grammy winner Kanye West will reportedly reunite with mega church pastor Joel Osteen for a religious service, this time at Yankee Stadium in 2020.
After Rapper T.I.'s comments, New York may ban 'virginity' tests
Rapper T.I. garnered headlines after he told a podcast that he takes his daughter for so-called virginity tests every year.
Girl, 11, becomes first black dancer to play lead in The Nutcracker
The New York City Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” has cast a black dancer to play Marie for the first time.