UnitedHealthcare CEO killed in 'brazen, targeted attack' outside NYC hotel

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who lives in Minnesota, was fatally shot in New York City Wednesday morning, with police calling this a "brazen, targeted attack." 

Trump hush money update: Prosecutors oppose dismissal; sentencing still pending

New York prosecutors filed paperwork Tuesday saying they will oppose dismissing President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money conviction, but may be open to delaying his sentencing.

Giuliani's lawyers seek to exit defamation case citing disagreement

Attorneys representing Rudy Giuliani filed a motion Wednesday to withdraw from his defense in a high-profile $148-million defamation case in federal court.

Judge rules New York City can't block migrant buses from Texas

The New York Supreme Court has a dismissed a lawsuit aimed to prevent Texas Gov. Greg Abbott from sending migrants to the city by bus.

Peanut the squirrel seized, euthanized in NY state raid; Elon Musk reacts

The news has sparked widespread backlash, with even Elon Musk weighing in after retweeting a post that urged, “The government should leave people and their animals alone."

Instagram-famous pet squirrel Peanut seized by authorities in New York

Based on Peanut’s Instagram account, he's clearly no ordinary squirrel. He knows how to jump with precision, wears a trendy cowboy hat, and even eats waffles.

Woman jumped into Niagara Falls with 2 kids, police say

A 33-year-old mother and her two children went over Niagara Falls in an apparent intentional incident, according to New York state police, sparking an ongoing investigation.

Timothée Chalamet surprises fans at NYC lookalike contest

Timothée Chalamet made a surprise appearance at a New York City lookalike contest, leaving fans in awe as he joined the crowd of doppelgangers.

Menendez Brothers: Decision on resentencing recommendation announced

Erik and Lyle Menendez have been serving life sentences without parole for the killings of their parents Jose and Kitty Menendez in 1989.

NYC could allow paid sick leave for pet care

The bill would allow employees to use sick time for pet-related medical care, including any situation where the pet needs medical diagnosis, treatment for a physical illness or injury, or preventative care.

Giuliani ordered to turn over luxury items, apartment in Georgia poll worker case

A judge has ordered to turn over a collection of luxury items, like luxury watches and signed items from baseball legend Joe DiMaggio to cover what he owes to two Georgia poll workers he defamed in 2020.

NYC Mayor Adams indicted on federal criminal charges

New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted on criminal charges following escalating federal investigations against him and his administration.

Video shows Diddy arrested at NYC hotel

Newly released video obtained by TMZ shows the moment Diddy was arrested at an NYC hotel and taken into federal custody Monday evening.

Federal jail where Diddy is being held described as 'hell on earth'

Sean "Diddy" Combs was sent to a federal jail in Brooklyn after his sex trafficking arrest, described as having horrific conditions and rampant violence.