Zohran Mamdani begins his term as NYC mayor with an historic swearing in

Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics with a promise to transform government on behalf of the city's striving, struggling working class. 

Your 2026 tax guide: All the changes to know before filing

New tax deductions have been enacted for many working Americans and seniors. Here’s what you need to know about the new laws that could impact your return.

Bexar County, Texas, missing teens: 1 found dead, 1 still missing, 1 found safe

The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office intensified search operations this week as investigators sought the public’s help in locating three teenagers reported missing in separate incidents across the county.

Wild video shows speeding car going airborne, ejects driver into backyard pool

Surveillance video from a home in Nevada captured a dramatic crash in which a speeding car barreled through a concrete backyard wall, went airborne, and ejected its driver into a private swimming pool

Rex the Wallaby found safe after escaping animal farm in New Jersey

Rex, an approximately 3-year-old wallaby, escaped from a Gloucester County animal farm overnight Monday and was later found safe Tuesday night.

Missing Camila Mendoz Olmos: Dashcam captures last sighting of Texas teen who vanished Christmas Eve

Texas authorities have released dashcam video showing the last confirmed sighting of missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos, who has been unaccounted for since the morning of Christmas Eve and is believed to be "in imminent danger."

Missing Texas teen Camila Mendoz Olmos: Dashcam captures last sighting
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Texas authorities have released dashcam video showing the last confirmed sighting of missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos, who has been unaccounted for since the morning of Christmas Eve and is believed to be "in imminent danger."

Quadrantid meteor shower peaks Friday night but bright supermoon may hinder visibility

The New Year brings a double feature celestial performance as the year’s first supermoon and Quadrantid meteor shower go head-to-head in the night skies Friday.

Patriots' Stefon Diggs charged with felony strangulation, denies allegations

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery charges stemming from an incident earlier this month, according to police.

UPDATE: Second pilot in NJ helicopter crash dies
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We are learning more after a helicopter pilot who was critically injured in a midair crash in New Jersey died on Sunday. Investigators say the midair collision happened just before noon on Dec. 28 shortly after the two helicopters launched from Hammonton Municipal Airport. 65-year-old Kenneth Kirsch and 71-year-old Michael Greenberg were identified as the pilots in the midair collision. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is learning more tonight from Greg Payne with FOX 29, who is coming to us live from the scene of the crash.

Times Square prepares for NYE confetti drop
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New York City is preparing for one of its most crowded New Year’s Eve lineups yet, with hotels, rooftops, and cocktail lounges rolling out open bars, skyline views, and late night dance floors. As NYC prepares for the countdown to 2026, we are learning more about the 3,000 pounds of confetti that will be released at midnight on New Year's Eve. We are hearing that the confetti will include thousands of wishes from people who have submitted them. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is learning more about this week’s celebrations with Jennifer Williams, a sports reporter for FOX 5 News in New York.

Alleged Jan. 6 pipe bomber reset phone 943 times before arrest, court docs say

The details surrounding Brian Cole Jr.'s confession of allegedly planting pipe bombs in Washington, D.C. on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot were released on Sunday as part of pre-trial court filings.