New York Harbor whale strike sinks fire rescue boat after July 4 celebrations
A whale breaching beneath the stern caused catastrophic damage to the Carteret Fire Department boat, forcing firefighters to abandon ship in seconds.
Date published: July 6, 2026
Accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson fights back against state's evidence and more top headlines
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Date published: July 6, 2026
Man accused of mowing down two girls in alleged double murder exposes twisted reason he kept streaming
Vincent Battiloro allegedly struck Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas on electric bikes, then laughed about engagement on a YouTube livestream the next day.
Date published: July 6, 2026
Idaho mom who claimed vaccines killed her twin babies charged with murdering her kids
An Idaho woman who claimed her twins suffered vaccine-related deaths is now accused of killing them by suffocation and charged with first-degree murder.
Date published: July 6, 2026
Accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson fights back as prosecutors' sprawling case comes into focus
DNA on the murder weapon, alleged text confessions, and Discord messages take center stage as Tyler Robinson faces a week-long preliminary hearing.
Date published: July 6, 2026
NYC health officials warn Central Park visitors after Legionnaires’ outbreak grows on Upper East Side
The outbreak is centered around several Upper East Side ZIP codes, with health officials warning residents and recent visitors to seek care quickly if they develop flu-like symptoms.
Date published: July 6, 2026
Pilot declares mayday before seaplane comes down in New York City’s East River
Video shows the Kodiak 100 seaplane floating upright in the East River after a hard landing snapped a wing strut near the NY Skyport terminal.
Date published: July 6, 2026
Delta flight struck by fireworks while landing in Chicago on Fourth of July, FAA investigates
A fireworks mortar struck a Delta Air Lines Airbus A319 carrying 52 passengers as it descended into Chicago Midway Airport on the Fourth of July.
Date published: July 5, 2026
Toddler declared dead after near-drowning was found alive in hospital morgue hours later, police say
An toddler survived after being mistakenly declared dead following a near-drowning, where police say his parents failed to supervise him. Police recommended child abuse charges.
Date published: July 5, 2026
NYPD detective, children shot in separate Brooklyn shootings over holiday weekend
NYPD Detective Robert Karroll was shot in his ballistic vest in Crown Heights as four children were among eight shot in Coney Island over the holiday.
Date published: July 5, 2026
99-year-old WWII veteran awarded Purple Heart after waiting more than 80 years
A 99-year-old World War II Army veteran finally received his Purple Heart 81 years after being wounded near the Rhine River fighting Nazi Germany.
Date published: July 5, 2026
Navy suspends search for sailor who went missing when helicopter went down in Arabian Sea
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter crashed in the Arabian Sea, and after 102 hours searching over 14,000 square miles, the Navy suspended its rescue effort.
Date published: July 5, 2026
Brooklyn Bridge catches fire amid NYC fireworks display as Trump hails it in DC speech
Firefighters battled a fire on the Brooklyn Bridge during New York City's July Fourth fireworks while Trump praised the bridge in his National Mall speech.
Date published: July 5, 2026
Missouri mom of 5 fatally shot while buying slushies with children; police search for gunman
Missouri mom Shakeela Martin was fatally struck by nearby gunfire outside a gas station while getting slushies with two of her children.
Date published: July 5, 2026
Manson murders allegedly tied to CIA mind control experiments: congressional testimony
Newly discovered CIA records are being declassified as House Republicans probe alleged links between MKUltra mind-control experiments and Charles Manson.
Date published: July 5, 2026
Murdaugh wants Idaho murders DNA dream team behind Kohberger case to help rewrite second murder trial
Alex Murdaugh's defense wants Othram, the DNA lab that helped crack the Bryan Kohberger case, to test unknown male DNA found under his wife's fingernails.
Date published: July 5, 2026
Homeowners terrorized by pro squatters turning dreams into nightmares in palm-lined paradise, experts say
Professional squatters allegedly use forged deeds, fake leases and identity theft to hijack Los Angeles homes, prompting calls for a dedicated task force.
Date published: July 5, 2026
Illegal immigrant truck driver charged in death of trooper who moved home to care for mom with cancer
A Haitian national ordered to leave the U.S. allegedly struck and killed a Pennsylvania State Police trooper during a commercial vehicle inspection.
Date published: July 4, 2026
Trump's Mount Rushmore address features 28 minutes of iconic words, 23 minutes of dazzling light, fireworks
Trump delivered a 28-minute speech at Mount Rushmore followed by a 23-minute fireworks display featuring quotes from past presidents in the Black Hills.
Date published: July 4, 2026
CEO’s fire death sparks mystery, fight over tech titan's fortune
Forensic ink analysis is underway on a mysterious will that arrived by mail at a Las Vegas courthouse, threatening to reshape the Zappos founder's estate.
Date published: July 4, 2026