Trial for Luigi Mangione, charged in death of UnitedHealthcare CEO, to begin Sept. 8, jury to be anonymous

Luigi Mangione, who is charged in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was back in court Tuesday, in what could be his final appearance before his high-profile New York murder trial gets underway next month.

Boat capsizes near Liberty Island, killing mother and baby; operator charged

A 22-foot speedboat capsized near Liberty Island on Saturday night, leaving a mother and her 5-month-old daughter dead. Twelve other passengers were rescued from New York Harbor.

Man found guilty of terrorism in stabbing of novelist Salman Rushdie

A 28-year-old man faces sentencing later this year for stabbing author Salman Rushdie on stage during a 2022 speaking engagement.

Fireworks explode outside of NYC's immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza; 1 in custody

The NYPD is investigating on Monday morning after authorities said a man lit fireworks outside 26 Federal Plaza, the federal immigration court in New York City, and injured two people.

France vs. England Bronze Final preview: Will stars play in third-place game?

France and England missed the World Cup Final, but one more match remains. The Bronze Final brings two heavyweight teams, several Golden Boot contenders and real rotation questions to Miami.

Woman accused of slapping driver in McDonald's drive-thru for taking too long

A New York woman is facing a harassment charge after police say she became impatient in a McDonald's drive-thru and allegedly slapped the driver of the vehicle in front of her.

Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show

Justin Bieber is joining the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, adding another major name to a lineup that already includes Madonna, Shakira and BTS.

Midtown building remains unstable as buckled columns keep moving; evacuations still in place

A major Midtown Manhattan thoroughfare remains gridlocked and seven surrounding buildings have been evacuated after two columns buckled inside a high-rise construction site, rendering the building highly unstable.

Brazil, Norway round of 16 preview: World Cup knockout clash in New York New Jersey Stadium

Brazil and Norway are bringing World Cup knockout soccer to East Rutherford, where Erling Haaland and Norway will try to pull off a major upset against one of the tournament’s biggest powers.

Empire State building climber proposes at top of tower
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Two people were arrested after climbing the Empire State Building in a stunt that doubled as a marriage proposal.

Empire State Building climb: 2 in custody after raising flag in apparent proposal stunt

Two masked individuals are in custody after scaling to the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday to unfurl a banner promoting world peace before an apparent proposal unfolded.

Germany vs Ecuador preview: Ecuador’s World Cup survival on the line in NYC, NJ

Germany faces Ecuador at New York New Jersey Stadium in a Group E World Cup match with major stakes for Ecuador and a local connection for fans across New York and New Jersey.

12-year-old describes chaos on stalled Adventureland coaster: 'Snapping, crying, screaming'

A Friday night at an amusement park turned into a terrifying ordeal for several riders when a roller coaster malfunctioned at Adventureland on Long Island, leaving passengers stranded sideways in the air.

France vs. Senegal brings World Cup heavyweight clash to New York New Jersey Stadium

France and Senegal meet Tuesday at New York New Jersey Stadium in a Group I World Cup match expected to bring major crowds, transit demand and traffic impacts across the NYC area.