'A miracle happened': Lifeguards rescue runaway dog swept out to sea in rip current

A beloved black lab mix named Sadie had luck, lifeguards and an AirTag on her side when she escaped from the San Diego home she was visiting and got swept out to sea by a rip current.

Holiday tradition: Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting
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The annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony has taken place in New York, signaling the unofficial start of the holiday season in America’s busiest city. The first tree was raised in 1931 and for more than 90 years since, the star-studded event has drawn performers and massive crowds to New York City for one of the nation's most beloved holiday traditions. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with Fox 5 New York’s Richard Giacovas who is live on the ground as the celebrations get started.

Repeat sex offender brazenly assaults NYU student
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Caught on camera in the middle of the day in New York City, a repeat sex offender was arrested for slapping and grabbing a young woman. The man had been arrested before over 15 times.

House Dems release more Epstein photos
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House Democrats have released more photos from the Jeffrey Epstein sex crimes case, showing photos of the convicted trafficker's private island in the Bahamas.

These are the most fun cities in America in 2025, data reveals

New data ranked the most fun U.S. cities in 2025 that offering diverse, affordable entertainment across 65 metrics.

DNA solves 1987 murder of Colorado woman, linking case to serial killer

Colorado investigators say they have solved the 1987 killing of Rhonda Marie Fisher after newly analyzed DNA linked her death to a serial murderer.

President Trump pardons Texas Democrat Rep. Cuellar for federal charges

Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife have been pardoned for federal bribery and conspiracy charges by President Donald Trump.

'88 & Still Working': Viral GoFundMe helping Michigan vet retire

The Army veteran would have retired a long time ago, but for the past 13 years, life has not gone according to plan. His story was the substance of a viral video that took flight online this week - raising over a million dollars.

Van Epps (R-TN) speaks after special election win
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We have now learned that Republican Matt Van Epps has won a special election in Tennessee for a seat in the U.S. House. This extends the GOP’s hold on the district. President Donald Trump helped the military veteran and former state general services commissioner from Nashville defeat Democratic state Rep. Aftyn Behn to represent the state’s 7th Congressional District.

SMU law professor still missing; family hires private search team

Police have ended the official search for a Southern Methodist University law professor who disappeared while hiking in the mountains in Georgia three weeks ago. However, Charles Hosch’s family has not given up hope

Watch Trump & Hegesth defend second boat strike
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Discussing a recent report that the Pentagon ordered survivors of a drug boat strike in Caribbean to be killed, President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth discussed their actions during the incident.

ICE reportedly targeting Somalis in Minneapolis

Twin Cities leaders on Tuesday said an operation by the Trump Administration to target undocumented Somali immigrants is underway. Find live updates here.

Trump, ICE target Somalis in Minneapolis; city leaders respond

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said Tuesday as many as 100 federal immigration agents are in the Twin Cities with a specific target on undocumented Somali people living in the city.

Raccoon breaks into Virginia liquor store, gets drunk, passes out in bathroom

A WILD NIGHT: It's not often a burglary suspect is found passed out in the bathroom, but that's exactly what happened in Ashland when a very curious raccoon broke into the local ABC Store and helped itself to a variety of booze.

Trump on Somalis: 'I don't want them in our country'

President Donald Trump said he does not want people from Somalia in the United States, saying Somalis "ripped off" the state of Minnesota and "contribute to nothing."

Costco files federal lawsuit challenging Trump's emergency tariff orders on imported goods

Costco is suing the federal government over President Trump's tariffs in hopes of recovering funds the retailer says it was improperly required to pay on imported goods.

Kristi Noem calls for 'full travel ban' after National Guard shooting

The Homeland Security secretary said the travel ban would target countries allegedly sending "killers" and "leeches" into the United States.