Northeast

Crime 1 hour ago

New York high school lacrosse hazing 'could have been catastrophic': DA

Onondaga County, New York, District Attorney Bill Fitzpatrick said the high school lacrosse players he is prosecuting over hazing allegations could have faced a much more serious fate.

True Crime 8 hours ago

New England investigators 'not ruling out anything' amid serial killer fears: Former homicide detective

A former homicide detective does not believe authorities in New England are ruling "anything out" after 11 bodies have been found in the area since March 1.

Karen Read 12 hours ago

Jennifer McCabe doubles down on Karen Read’s alleged 'I hit him' confession, but can't find it in paper trail

Key witness Jennifer McCabe testifies Karen Read said 'I hit him' three times after finding John O'Keefe's body. Defense challenges inconsistencies in her account to grand jury.

US 20 hours ago

'Major drug trafficker' gets lengthy prison sentence after leaving OD victims to go to Wendy's: authorities

Russell Defreitas, a New York drug kingpin, was sentenced Tuesday to a lengthy prison term after being found guilty of 92 charges and representing himself in court.

Massachusetts 21 hours ago

Blue city's Democratic committee prints thousands of 'red cards' urging immigrants to know their rights

A Boston-area Democratic committee is purchasing some 8,000 cards designed to remind immigrants of their constitutional rights if approached by ICE.

Crime 22 hours ago

Pittsburgh funeral director charged with swindling pet owners, dumping pets' remains in landfill

The owner of a Pittsburgh funeral home, Patrick Roy Vereb, was arrested after allegedly giving more than 6,500 pet owners ashes from other animals and dumping remains in a landfill.

True Crime 22 hours ago

New England serial killer fears: Investigators identify two bodies pulled from rivers in separate states

A man was was identified in Massachusetts, and a woman in Connecticut, amid concerns that a serial killer might be preying on residents in New England.

Crime 23 hours ago

11 high school athletes face charges in armed 'hazing' after prosecutor's ultimatum

Westhill high school lacrosse players are facing serious charges stemming from an incident that went "way beyond hazing," according to Onondaga County District Attorney Bill Fitzpatrick.

VIDEO 1 day ago

Blue city leaders print thousands of 'know your rights' cards for immigrants

Massachusetts' Medford City Democratic Committee wants to make sure immigrants are aware of their rights when approached by authorities. (WFXT)

Airport News & Updates 1 day ago

Small plane crashes while landing at Maryland airport; FAA investigating

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a small plane crashed Wednesday while attempting to land at a Maryland airport.

Immigration 1 day ago

'I am afraid': Another protective order filing against deported ‘Maryland man’ championed by Dems surfaces

Abrego Garcia, 29, a Salvadoran illegal and suspected MS-13 gang member, was living in Maryland until he was deported to the Terrorist Confinement Center in his home country.

Maine 1 day ago

Maine lawmaker Laurel Libby reflects on trans athlete post that thrust her into potential Supreme Court battle

Laurel Libby's Feb. 17 Facebook post that identified a trans athlete who won a girls' pole vault competition ignited a national controversy.

Delaware 1 day ago

Delaware suspects in unreturned rental van fatally strike 1, injure several others fleeing police: authorities

Two suspects were arrested Tuesday after they fled from Delaware police and struck multiple pedestrians, including one fatally, police said.

Luigi Mangione 1 day ago

New York DA's office eavesdropped on Luigi Mangione's call with defense attorney, prosecutors admit

The U.S. government confirmed a paralegal listened in on UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione's recorded jailhouse calls in a Tuesday court filing.

Travel 1 day ago

Teens discover beach message in bottle written decades ago: 'No name or address'

After it was written nearly 50 years ago, a message in a bottle from a now-closed grammar school in England reached a beach in Norway. The teens who found it hope to connect with the writer.

Opinion 1 day ago

REP. MIKE KELLY, SEN. TIM SCOTT AND SECRETARY SCOTT TURNER: Save the Opportunity Zones before it’s too late

There's still time to save Opportunity Zones and Congress should act. That's why Rep. Mike Kelly, Sen. Tim Scott and Secretary Scott Turner are working together to help areas in need.

Politics 1 day ago

New York Assembly passes bill to legalize assisted suicide for the terminally ill

The New York State Assembly on Tuesday passed a bill that would legalize medically assisted suicide for terminally ill people.

Karen Read 1 day ago

Karen Read scores major win as judge allows crash reconstruction testimony

Judge Beverly Cannone will allow experts from ARCCA, a crash reconstruction firm, to testify at Karen Read's second trial in the murder of John O'Keefe.

Politics 1 day ago

Schumer kicks off Democrat all-nighter marathon railing against Trump's 100 days: He's 'being a mob boss'

Democrats railed against Trump's first 100 days in office in an expected all-nighter kicked off officially by Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y.

True Crime 1 day ago

CT police quash New England serial killer rumors, arrest man after woman found dismembered in suitcase

Connecticut police are addressing serial killer rumors after identifying a suspect in connection with Suzanne Wormser's murder. Wormser's dismembered remains were found in a suitcase in March.

VIDEO 1 day ago

Trump voters praise admin's 'transparency' and willingness to 'stir the pot'

Trump voters Theresa Albano, Dan Lienemann and PJ Dolan share their opinions on the administration's first 100 days on 'The Story.'

US 1 day ago

Off-duty female cop booked after violent home invasion burglary: police

An off-duty female police officer in New Jersey was arrested and charged after allegedly breaking into a home and assaulting two individuals in Berkeley Township.

US 2 days ago

Columbia University janitors sue anti-Israel agitators accused of holding them hostage in campus building

Two janitors at Columbia University filed a lawsuit against protesters who allegedly held them hostage inside Hamilton Hall last spring.

Opinion 2 days ago

SEN. ANGUS KING: A 'Declaration of Conscience' on Donald Trump's 100th day

At the 100 day mark, it's clear President Donald Trump is engaged in the most direct assault on the Constitution of the United States in our history.

NCAA 2 days ago

Lia Thomas' former teammates speak out against UPenn amid Title IX violation

A pair of former UPenn women's swimmers who shared a pool and locker room with Lia Thomas reacted to news that the university violated Title IX.

Missing Persons 2 days ago

New York political candidate vanishes, clothes found on beach

Petros Krommidas, a Democratic Party employee and political candidate in Nassau County, has been missing since April 24, according to the Nassau County Police Department.

Luigi Mangione 2 days ago

Luigi Mangione prosecutors fire back at suspected assassin’s complaints over arrest: ‘Reasonable suspicion’

Pennsylvania prosecutors say Altoona police properly detained Luigi Mangione, the suspect accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, during his December 2024 arrest.

New York 2 days ago

Gov. Hochul, New York lawmakers agree on criminal charge for wearing mask while committing crime

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $254 billion budget that includes a deal with lawmakers to add a charge for mask-wearing suspects.

Karen Read 2 days ago

Karen Read crash expert admits he sent notes to defense, broke sequestration order in first trial

Expert crash reconstruction witness Dr. Daniel Wolfe received information about prior testimony and sent notes to Karen Read's defense team during first murder trial.

Crime 3 days ago

New England serial killer fears: 10 bodies now found in less than 2 months

Two more bodies were found, one in Connecticut and one in Massachusetts, as concerns that a serial killer might be on the loose in New England continue.