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Brooklyn girl, 6, dies after being swept away by current in Hamptons
The heartbroken family had been on vacation in the tony Long Island enclave at the time.
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 02:58:59 -0400
The heartbroken family had been on vacation in the tony Long Island enclave at the time.
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 02:58:59 -0400
Trump hails US as ‘light and the glory’ of the world on 4th of July, condemns ‘cancer’ of communism
Trump spoke to a cheering crowd of more than 150,000 people on the National Mall who braved a thunderstorm-forced evacuation to hear the president speak in the 11 p.m. hour.
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:55:52 -0400
Trump spoke to a cheering crowd of more than 150,000 people on the National Mall who braved a thunderstorm-forced evacuation to hear the president speak in the 11 p.m. hour.
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:55:52 -0400
At least 19 suspected heat-related deaths in New Jersey as temps soar over the July 4th holiday
There have been at least 19 suspected heat-related deaths across New Jersey as temperatures continue to soar over the July 4 holiday, officials said.
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:13:03 -0400
There have been at least 19 suspected heat-related deaths across New Jersey as temperatures continue to soar over the July 4 holiday, officials said.
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:13:03 -0400
8 shot, including 4 kids, while watching fireworks in Brooklyn: sources
Five people, including a 7-year-old and a 5-year-old, were shot around 10:35 p.m. this evening while they were watching fireworks in Brooklyn, sources said.
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:05:28 -0400
Five people, including a 7-year-old and a 5-year-old, were shot around 10:35 p.m. this evening while they were watching fireworks in Brooklyn, sources said.
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:05:28 -0400
Trump recognizes Artemis II astronauts during Fourth of July speech: ‘Assume you’re heading to Mars’
"We're going to go to Mars, and we're going to continue to be way ahead."
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:59:05 -0400
"We're going to go to Mars, and we're going to continue to be way ahead."
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:59:05 -0400
Maine lumber mill co-owner dies, bringing explosion death toll to 3
The co-owner of the Maine lumber mill that exploded has succumbed to his injuries since the “mass casualty event,” bringing the death toll to three people including two firefighters, according to statements from the Robbins family and Maine Governor Janet Mills.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:42:36 -0400
The co-owner of the Maine lumber mill that exploded has succumbed to his injuries since the “mass casualty event,” bringing the death toll to three people including two firefighters, according to statements from the Robbins family and Maine Governor Janet Mills.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:42:36 -0400
Trump breaks out historic US flags to mark America’s 250th birthday
President Trump had one of the country’s first flags on stage with him for the Fourth of July celebration.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:38:32 -0400
President Trump had one of the country’s first flags on stage with him for the Fourth of July celebration.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:38:32 -0400
More than 100,000 July 4 fireworks recalled over explosion hazards
Federal safety regulators warned the products pose risks of serious explosion and burn injuries.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:37:50 -0400
Federal safety regulators warned the products pose risks of serious explosion and burn injuries.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:37:50 -0400
Subway operator injured when tree slams into moving train as it pulled into Yankee Stadium station
A subway operator was injured Saturday night when a falling tree branch shattered the cab window of a northbound 4 train in the Bronx, partially suspending the line.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:29:25 -0400
A subway operator was injured Saturday night when a falling tree branch shattered the cab window of a northbound 4 train in the Bronx, partially suspending the line.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:29:25 -0400
Brooklyn Bridge catches fire during Fourth of July fireworks display
The Brooklyn Bridge partially caught fire during the July 4 fireworks display in New York City.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 22:03:28 -0400
The Brooklyn Bridge partially caught fire during the July 4 fireworks display in New York City.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 22:03:28 -0400
