EIGHT PEOPLE MOWED DOWN BY DRIVER ON NYC BIKE PATH

Police are responding to a report of gunfire a few blocks from the World Trade Center site and memorial... READ MORE›

NEW YORK CITY POLICE RESPONDING TO REPORTS OF GUNFIRE NEAR WORLD TRADE CENTER SITE

The New York Police Department posted on its Twitter feed that one person was in custody Tuesday... READ MORE›

NYC EMPIRE STATE BUILDING TO SHINE FOR CHINESE MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL

Since 1976, the Empire State Building's tower lights have maintained a tradition of changing color to recognize various occasions and organizations throughout the year... READ MORE›

WHERE ISIS HAS DIRECTED AND INSPIRED ATTACKS AROUND THE WORLD

April 12 Egypt Egypt ISIS militants killed at least 12 people in three separate attacks on Egyptian security forces... READ MORE›

14 YEARS AFTER 9 11 LOWER MANHATTAN IS RISING AS WTC WORK NEARS ITS END

Fourteen Septembers after terrorists destroyed the nations greatest office complex, the rebuilding of the World Trade Center continues... READ MORE›

DID THE WORLD UNITE TO HONOR ST. PETERSBURG ATTACK VICTIMS?

On my first visit to New York City 10 years ago, I was instantly struck by the number of Russians I encountered... READ MORE›

ONE WORLD TRADE CENTER SPIRE BLAZES IN FRENCH COLORS TO HONOR PARIS

Other landmarks bathed in the colors of France Friday night, included the CN tower in Toronto, San Francisco's City Hall and the Calgary Tower in Alberta... READ MORE›

Abby Haglage in the Daily Beast says Dr Spencer's case could affect Ebola patients worldwide - by deterring would-be volunteers from travelling to West Africa to help... READ MORE›

CITIES IN U.S. INCREASE SECURITY AFTER PARIS ATTACKS

New York City's Empire State Building and World Trade Center was ordered lit in blue, white and red in solidarity with the French people... READ MORE›

JONATHAN FLEMING SPENT 25 YEARS IN PRISON FOR MURDER HE DID NOT COMMIT, WILL RECEIVE $6.25 MILLION

Email Justin Independent.co.uk New York Jonathan Fleming will receive 6.25 million from New York City after wrongfully spending 25 years in prison... READ MORE›

A RAINBOW APPEARED OVER THE WORLD TRADE CENTER ON EVE OF 9/11 ANNIVERSARY

A rainbow appeared over the World Trade Center on eve of 9 11 anniversary... READ MORE›

DENTIST WHO ILLEGALLY KILLED CECIL THE LION BLAMES LOCAL GUIDES FOR THE SCANDAL

Walter James Palmer of Eden Prairie Minnesota has been named by Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force as the shooter of Cecil a 13-year-old prized lion... READ MORE›

BLACK TEEN IN CRITICAL CONDITION AFTER STORE EMPLOYEE 'SHOOTS HIM FOR STEALING 79-CENT PACK OF COOKIES'

Black teen in critical condition after store employee shoots him for stealing 79-cent pack of cookies... READ MORE›

37-YEAR-OLD BLACK WOMAN FOUND DEAD IN POLICE CUSTODY

Email Justin Independent.co.uk New York Ralkina Jones was found dead in her jail cell in Cleveland Heights City Jail on Sunday morning... READ MORE›

THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT TRUMP THAT WON'T LET HIM ADMIT SIMPLE FACTS

President Trump's first days in office promise great things -- for job-creation and economic renewal overall... READ MORE›

L.A. SHUTS SCHOOLS; NYC STAYS OPEN, SAYS THREAT A 'HOAX'

At Kentwood Elementary School in the Westchester section of Los Angeles, stunned parents were met by the principal as they came to drop off their kids... READ MORE›

CECIL THE LION AND ENDANGERED ANIMALS LIGHT UP NEW YORK

Cecil the lion and world's most endangered animals projected on Empire State Building... READ MORE›

OBAMA DANCED TO KENYA'S BIGGEST NIGHTCLUB JAM DURING HIS AFRICA TRIP

During his two-day trip to Kenya, US President Barack Obama performed Kenya's version of Gangham Style on Saturday night at Nairobis State House... READ MORE›

NEW YORK'S ONE WORLD TRADE CENTER SPIRE LIT BLUE, WHITE AND RED IN SOLIDARITY WITH FRANCE

Paris attacks New York's One World Trade Center spire lit blue, white and red in solidarity with France... READ MORE›

WHOLE FOODS MARKET IS 'SYSTEMATICALLY' ILLEGALLY OVERCHARGING CUSTOMERS, REPORT CLAIMS

New York City has launched an investigation of Whole Foods Market for allegedly overcharging customers on groceries items... READ MORE›

CHARLESTON COP FIRED AFTER POSTING PHOTO WEARING CONFEDERATE FLAG BOXER SHORTS TO FACEBOOK

Charleston police officer fired after posting photo wearing Confederate flag boxer shorts to Facebook... READ MORE›

All four officers involved in the New York City incident had recently graduated from the city Police Academy... READ MORE›

NEW WORLD TRADE CENTRE OPENS 13 YEARS AFTER 9/11 ATTACKS

Some staffers of publishing giant Conde Nast began working at 1 World Trade Center on Monday... READ MORE›

HAS THE PARTY AROUND GROUND ZERO GONE TOO FAR?

The zone around the World Trade Center is Ground Zero -- for wining, dining and shopping... READ MORE›

CINCINNATI POLICE OFFICER KILLS UNARMED BLACK MAN DURING TRAFFIC STOP

Sam Dubose 43 was pulled over about a mile away from the university by campus police officer Ray Tensing for missing a front license plate... READ MORE›

NEW YORK POLICE INVESTIGATE PARKING TICKETS GIVEN TO DRIVER FOUND LYING DEAD IN THE CAR'S FRONT SEAT

Police have launched an investigation into whether wardens saw the body of 47-year-old Mamadou Barry but failed to report it... READ MORE›

ARIZONA COP UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR 'ILLEGALLY' ENTERING WOMANS HOME AND HANDCUFFING HER WHILE SHE WAS NAKED

Former police officer Doug Rose is under investigation by the Chandler Police Department after the incident was caught on camera... READ MORE›

CAMPAIGN USES LONDON 7/7 BOMBING IMAGE AS IT URGES TOURISTS TO SUPPORT TUNISIA

A provocative advertising campaign featuring images of terror attacks in Western capitals urges tourists not to abandon Tunisia in the wake of its own terror attack... READ MORE›

NEW YORK, OTHER U.S. CITIES BEEF UP SECURITY AFTER PARIS ATTACKS

Chicago police were following developments in France to determine whether to bolster city security but was not aware of any immediate threats... READ MORE›

THE PARIS TERROR ATTACKS: WHAT WE KNOW NOW

The world watched in horror as a series of attacks erupted in Paris Friday, At least 127 are dead... READ MORE›

VP BIDEN LIKENS LAGUARDIA TO 'THIRD WORLD' AIRPORT

Add Vice President Joe Biden to the list of folks who think LaGuardia airport could use an upgrade... READ MORE›

ROBERT ZEMECKIS AND JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT ON HIGH-WIRE DRAMA THE WALK

Most the world is waiting to be introduced to Philippe Petit, says Starkey... READ MORE›

MULTIPLE VICTIMS REPORTED AFTER GUNMAN OPENS FIRE IN LAFAYETTE MOVIE THEATER

Lafayette Police are working a shooting at the Grande Theater on Johnston Street... READ MORE›