‘American Idol’ singer Caleb Flynn found guilty of murdering wife
Former "American Idol" contestant Caleb Flynn was convicted of killing his wife in their Ohio...
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GWAR founding member, “Sexecutioner” Chuck Varga dies at 68
GWAR founding member Chuck Varga is dead at 68. The shock-rock pioneer was battling cancer.
Kristi Noem filed to divorce husband Bryon after ‘bimbofication’ scandal
Former DHS secretary Kristi Noem filed to divorce her husband of nearly 35 years following...
Holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy speaks as she returns to court
Lindsay Clancy holdout juror Michael Desronvil thanks his Catholic faith as well as supporters for...
Hurricane Polo’s remnants bringing more rains to flood-struck US Southwest
Desert rivers surged and usually dry arroyos raged with floodwater.
Americans’ view of the economy sinks to the lowest level since 2014, Conference Board survey says
Americans remain flustered by the economy after five years of elevated inflation.
US job openings slipped to 7.1 million in August but labor market remains sturdy
Openings came in below the 7.2 million that forecasters had expected.
2 Navy aviators eject while landing plane on carrier off Virginia, 6 other sailors also hurt
It is the latest mishap involving Navy aircraft in the past couple of years.
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer now questions whether there is proof she killed her 3 children
Prosecutor Shanan Buckingham called his argument “laughable.”
Today in History: September 29, final stone placed on Washington National Cathedral
The construction of Washington National Cathedral concluded, 83 years to the day after its foundation...
Wladimir Klitschko wants guardianship of daughter with Hayden Panettiere: report
Wladimir Klitschko is asking a court for guardianship over the the 11-year-old daughter he had...
NY Times exec Jonathan McKinsey killed in Calif., in-laws suspected
Tech executive Jonathan McKinsey's elderly in-laws are suspected of gunning down the 40-year-old director of...
Former BET personality Angela Stribling dies at 58 from brain cancer
Former BET personality Angela Stribling is dead at 58 after battling brain cancer. A celebration...
Al Roker departs ‘Today’ show set to report for jury duty
Al Roker left the set of NBC's "Today" show early on Monday, then later explained...
Prosecutor reopens investigation into Cornell gang rape allegations after accuser files lawsuit
The DA faces questions about why there were no criminal prosecutions in the case.
Mayor Mamdani to join ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ in Brooklyn after ‘SNL’ spoof
Mayor Mamdani will join "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in Brooklyn on Monday night after being spoofed...
Underpaid workers building US Consulate in Milan will split multi-million payout from US firm
Alabama-based Caddell will pay millions to compensate the foreign workers.
Today in History: September 28, US government approves abortion pill RU-486
Capping a 12-year political battle, the U.S. government approved use of the abortion pill RU-486.
Today in History: September 27, Warsaw surrenders to Germany
Warsaw, Poland, surrendered after weeks of resistance to invading forces from Nazi Germany and the...
Nor’easter lashes NYC region with rain, intense winds — at least one person dead
A powerful nor’easter pounded NYC and much of the East Coast Saturday with heavy rain...
What to expect at Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards
Sunday's VMA Awards, hosted by Snoop Dogg, will prominently feature the biggest names in video...
Today in History: September 26, anti-globalization protesters clash with police at IMF, World Bank summit
Thousands of anti-globalization protesters clashed with police in demonstrations during a summit of the International...
Prince Harry skydives in Canada to keep promise to World War II veteran
Prince Harry jumped out of a plane to make good on a promise to a...
Tourist goes viral for rant about refreshments at Auschwitz
An English tourist went viral for recording herself complaining about being the victim of high...
New Mexico jury finds Facebook liable for deceiving users about privacy protections
It is now up to the judge to determine how much the company would pay.
Dolly Parton fans celebrate the ‘9 to 5’ singer on 9/25
Dolly Parton fans in New York, Nashville and everywhere are celebrating Nov. 25 as a...
Jay-Z rape accuser recants story, says they never even met
The "Jane Doe" who accused Jay-Z of sexually assaulting her along with Sean Combs now...
NYC facing a more brutal than expected weekend as nor’easter nears
New Yorkers are battening down for a brutal weekend, filled with heavy rainfall and intense...
Today in History: September 25, jetliner and private plane collide over San Diego, killing 144
144 people were killed when a Pacific Southwest Airlines Boeing 727 and a private plane...
New Jersey governor asks her No. 2 to resign over ethics and sexual harassment violations
New Jersey's governor has asked the state’s lieutenant governor to resign by Friday after an...
Imprisoned tech fraudster Elizabeth Holmes to be moved to halfway house
Elizabeth Holmes, the disgraced onetime youngest self-made billionaire whose health care startup Theranos turned out...
Presley Gerber died in a ‘sober home,’ not a licensed rehab clinic
Presley Gerber, 27, died in a posh 'sober home' rather than a rehabilitation clinic, where...
Nor’easter tracking closer to NYC than earlier predictions
The storm threatening to wallop the Northeast strengthened offshore Thursday into a full-blown nor’easter that...
Naked Eyes singer Peter Byrne dies at 74
Naked Eyes singer Peter Byrne is dead at 74. He's known for new wave '80s...
8 sailors in USS Lincoln group attempted suicide on extended deployment, Navy leader says
The group spent an uninterrupted time at sea that set a record.
Powerful Hurricane Polo drenches Mexico’s coast as Nolo takes aim at Hawaii
Heavy rains could cause life-threatening flooding and landslides in Mexico.
Starbucks to shutter 250 stores in North America this week in 2nd wave of closings
The company didn't say which coffeehouses will close or how many are in the U.S.
A shaky day for oil prices and the bond market leaves US stocks not far from where they started
Higher yields in the bond market make borrowing money more expensive for everyone.
Today in History: September 24, USS Enterprise, first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, launches
The USS Enterprise, the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, was launched at Newport News, Virginia.
Hayley Williams honors her late ex, New Found Glory’s Chad Gilbert
Singer Haley Williams posted a message mourning her ex-husband, New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert,...
The Script offers gig to support acts who left Ed Sheeran tour
Irish band The Script offered work to a couple of the band's that left Ed...
Prince Harry warns about AI’s danger to kids in NYC speech
Prince Harry warned about AI and social media’s potential to harm children in a speech...
Dolly Parton estate gets restraining order against nephew Bryan Seaver
Dolly Parton estate got a restraining order against her nephew and former security boss Bryan...
Judge hears arguments without immediate ruling in lawsuit over White House ban on 3 news outlets
Trump's administration argues their reporting poses a threat to national security.
Sunny Hostin says she was ‘Butcher of Tompkins Square Park’ holdout juror
"The View" host Sunny Hostin shocked colleagues by saying she was the sole holdout in...
Competitive eater, ‘Amazing Race’ star Tim Janus dies at 49
Competitive eater Tim Janus is dead at 49 from cancer. The longtime East Village resident...
FBI investigates hackers’ claim to have stolen sensitive employee data, compromised jobs website
The jobs website remains down.
Rare September nor’easter looks increasingly likely to hit NYC
It is becoming more and more likely a rare September nor'easter will strike New York...
Today in History: September 23, Mississippi jury acquits 2 white men of Emmett Till killing
A jury in Sumner, Mississippi, acquitted two white men, Roy Bryant and J.W. Milam, of...
Billy Bush grabs new job as Fox News contributor, says he’s a changed man
Former "Access Hollywood" reporter Billy Bush is joining Fox News as a contributor "across all...
Presley Gerber was prescribed ketamine prior to death: report
Presley Gerber, 27, was taking prescribed ketamine before he died Sunday in a rehabilitation clinic,...
Lionel Richie tour interrupted by his third hospitalization
Singer Lionel Richie is hospitalized with heart problems. It's the third time he's had health...
Lookmaxxing influencer Clavicular accused of raping teen
Lookmaxxing influencer Braden "Clavicular" Peters is accused of rape in Cape Cod. He plans to...
Potential nor’easter could bring flooding, gusts to NYC this weekend
A rare September nor’easter could bring coastal flooding, high winds, rain and travel havoc to...
Hayden Panettiere died from an overdose involving fentanyl. She had just gone to rehab, coroner says
Panettiere, 36, was found unresponsive in an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina, on Aug 16.
Fat Bear Week opens for Alaska’s heavyweight crown. Can Chunk, the 1,200-pound champ, win again?
This year he’s back and facing corpulent competition like Gully — aka Bear 903.
Wall Street holds near its record after Brent oil falls below $100 per barrel
It’s come down from nearly $110 last week.
Air traffic control calamity disrupting hundreds of US flights spotlights the aging system
Hundreds of flights were canceled throughout the U.S. Northeast on Monday.
Nolan Wells’ family pushes back after grand jury finds no cause for charges in his July death
Nolan Wells was a Black college student who was found dead after a July 4...
Today in History: September 22, Farm Aid concert brings rock, country music artists together
Rock and country music artists participated in Farm Aid, a concert staged in Champaign, Illinois,...
Dolly Parton nephew booted from estate security team: report
Bryan Seaver was removed from his role overseeing protection of his aunt's Nashville home, museum,...
Lindsay Clancy lawyer wants probe into holdout juror’s cell phone use
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer is asking a Massachusetts judge to investigate the holdout juror in the...
Jennifer Eckhart, ex-Fox producer who accused Ed Henry of rape, dies at 36
Former Fox Business producer Jennifer Eckhart, who accused a colleague of rape, is dead at...
Carrot Top awake after suicide attempt, reports of turmoil emerge
Comedian Carrot Top is said to be awake and joking with Las Vegas hospital staffers...
For Palestinian aid groups, Macklemore’s $1M pledge brings relief and attention to ongoing suffering
With his gift, Macklemore said he wants to shift attention to the Palestinian people.
Man convicted of killing Delphi, Indiana, teens wants new trial and blames confessions under psychosis
A man serving 130 years in prison for killing two teens in Indiana is appealing...
Converse apologizes and pulls sneaker ad that critics said included racist imagery
The Instagram ad featured K-pop singer Karina holding a pair of Chuck 70 X sneakers.
ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say
The man was in serious but stable condition at a hospital after being shot once...
Today in History: September 21, Rocky Marciano undefeated after knocking out Archie Moore
Heavyweight boxer Rocky Marciano completed his undefeated professional career by knocking out Archie Moore in...
Today in History: September 20, Queen Elizabeth 2 christened in Scotland
The Cunard liner Queen Elizabeth 2 was christened by Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II in Clydebank,...
Today in History: September 19, mortgage crisis bailout plan sends stock market soaring
The administration of President George W. Bush laid out a radical bailout plan calling for...
Ms. Rachel calls for ‘wealthy white celebrities’ to match her $1M Gaza donation
Influencer Ms. Rachel calls on "every wealthy white celebrity" to follow her lead of donating...
‘American Idol’ singer texted about killing his murdered wife: prosecutors
Prosecutors say former "American Idol" contestant Caleb Flynn texted his mistress about killing his wife...
Martha and the Vandellas founder Rosalind Ashford dies at 83
Martha and the Vandellas founder Rosalind Ashford-Holmes has died. The Motown hitmaker famous for songs...
The Pentagon is moving forward with mandatory testosterone testing for most male troops
Medical groups generally don’t recommend automatic screening of testosterone levels.
Broadway composer and singer Duncan Sheik dies at 56
Award winning Broadway composed and pop singer Duncan Sheik is dead at 56. He reportedly...
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, a post he has held since 1970
His son, Howard, will become Berkshire Hathaway’s new chairman.
![Newspaper advertisement offering reward for the return of an escaped man to his oppressors, Princess Anne, Maryland, April 1, 1861. Text reads: “0 Reward. Ranaway from the subscriber on Tuesday Morning, 26th Ultimo [last month], My negro boy calling himself Severn Black. The said negro is about 5 feet six inches in height, chesnut color, has a scar on his upperlip, downcast countenance when spoken to, blink-eyed, showing a great deal of white, long bushy hair, is about twenty years old, had on when he lefta [sic] blue fustian Jacket, pantaloons of a greyish color, blue striped shirt, a Black slouch hat and shoes nearly worn out. The above reward will be paid by me for the apprehension and delivery of the said negro in the county jail at Princess Anne, Somerset County, Maryland. April 1, 1861. Richard E. Snelling. Somerset Herald Print, Princess Anne, Md.’ The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 obliged citizens and lawmen of free zones to return escaped men to those whom they fled. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)](https://www.nydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/GettyImages-53262583-16x9-1.jpg?w=300 "GettyImages-53262583-16x9-1")
Today in History: September 18, Congress passes Fugitive Slave Act
Congress passed the Fugitive Slave Act, which created a force of federal commissioners charged with...
City announces new measures to combat lead in school water amid new report
New York City health officials on Thursday announced initiatives to curb the amount of lead...
Judge tosses Matt Kalil lawsuit against ex-wife who described his penis size
A Minnesota court dismissed former NFL star Matt Kalil's lawsuit against his ex-wife, Haley, who...
Lindsay Clancy’s ex-husband Patrick ‘talks’ to their children she’s accused of killing
Patrick Clancy said he still "talks" to the three children his ex-wife is accused of...
Ed Sheeran’s next show, post-Macklemore, to see heavy police presence: report
Philadelphia police are working with Ed Sheeran's team to make sure his upcoming concert is...
Jennifer Lopez lookalike’s mugshot goes viral after Minnesota arrest
A Minnesota woman's mugshot went viral due to the alleged thief's resemblance to Bronx pop...
A tip about a swerving van leads police to 66,000 US silver coins in a fraud case
An earlier hoard of 79,500 silver coins was found in 2019.
Today in History: September 17, Robert Durst convicted of murder
A Los Angeles jury convicted New York real estate heir Robert Durst of killing his...
US indictment exposes Russian global assassination network
The new charges echo a series of cases across Europe this summer.
Ben Shapiro, conservative pundit, gets death threats from Kansas man, who is arrested
A 29-year-old man has been arrested for threatening to kill right-wing media pundit Ben Shapiro...
Lindsay Clancy’s ex-husband Patrick to appear on ’60 Minutes’
Patrick Clancy recorded a "60 Minutes" interview schedule to air on Sunday. His ex-wife, Lindsay,...
Travis Kelce among victims of a $31M Ponzi scheme
Kansas City Chiefs star and newlywed Travis Kelce invested in a $31-million Ponzi scheme run...
New Order keyboardist Gillian Gilbert reveals cancer diagnosis
New Order keyboardist Gillian Gilbert revealed that she's battling cancer after her husband, drummer Stephen...
A childhood rite moves indoors as kindergartners learn to ride bikes in school gyms
Schools can apply for the program and be paired with donors to cover costs.
Rosie O’Donnell joins Broadway’s ‘Rocky Horror Show’ for 2-week run
Rosie O'Donnell is joining Broadway's 'Rocky Horror Show' while SNL alumni Rachel Dratch takes a...
Charlie Kirk’s family says security failures by Utah officials led to his assassination
Campus police staffing was far below recommended levels for a school of that size.
Driver arrested in a bus collision that happened before a deadly news helicopter crash in LA
The collision killed at least two people and injured six in a prelude to a...
Today in History: September 16, Metropolitan Opera opens at the Lincoln Center
The Metropolitan Opera officially opened its new opera house at New York’s Lincoln Center for...
Helicopter crashes, killing at least 1 person, near a bus crash in Los Angeles
A helicopter crashed in Los Angeles on Tuesday, killing at least one person near a...
Feds search Hayden Panettiere’s L.A. home for drug evidence amid new clues: report
DEA investigators searched Hayden Panettiere's L.A. home as text messages between the late actor and...
Ed Sheeran loses backing band, 3 more openers after Macklemore tour firing
Ed Sheeran addresses Macklemore being dropped from tour after expressing support for Palestine. Three other...
Kennedy Center will close for renovations after judge blocks returning Trump’s name to building
A federal judge Tuesday blocked the Kennedy Center board from adding Trump's name.
Savannah Guthrie wants to give her missing mom a ‘proper goodbye’
"Today" host Savannah Guthrie said on Tuesday's show that she wants a "proper goodbye" for...
