New York weather: Thunderstorms, heavy rain Thursday into Friday

A cold front is bringing thunderstorms, potentially heavy rainfall, and gusty winds to parts of New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut on Thursday into Friday. Be prepared for the possibility of flash flooding and downed branches.

Social Security benefits to jump by 8.7% in 2023

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment means the average recipient will receive more than $140 a month starting in January.

Ohio fishing scandal: 2 men caught cheating at tournament charged, prosecutors say

The men are accused of stuffing lead weights and fish fillets into walleye in an attempt to win the Lake Erie Walleye Trail tournament, which had a prize of $28,760.

$6M in fentanyl pills seized in the Bronx

Two men face charges after approximately 300,000 "rainbow fentanyl" pills and 20 pounds of powdered fentanyl were seized in the Bronx.

Severed finger left behind at crime scene helps police ID potential suspect

Police in North Carolina say a severed finger left at the scene of an attempted home invasion led investigators to a suspect in the case.

Alex Jones ordered to pay $965 million for Sandy Hook hoax claims

A Connecticut jury has ordered conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to pay $965 million to Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims’ relatives and an FBI agent.

These 25 small cities are the most ‘dynamic’ in the US, think tank says

Smaller cities faced unique challenges at the start of the pandemic, but thanks to a "combination of luck and foresight," some have found ways to thrive.

Woman held captive in man's Missouri home for a month, repeatedly raped, police say

The victim was found in the city of Excelsior Springs, wearing a metal collar with what appeared to be a padlock on the front, according to court documents and witnesses.

Tomato, onion, garlic prices expected to increase amid ongoing California drought

About 94% of California fell under the severe, extreme, or exceptional drought categories as of last week. The state grows over a third of the nation's vegetables and 75% of its fruits and nuts.

Mega Millions surges to nearly $500 million ahead of Friday drawing

The second-largest Mega Millions jackpot of 2022 is up for grabs on Friday, which also comes with an estimated $248.7 million cash option, officials say.

Long Island woman busted for $40M counterfeiting operation

A Long Island woman is accused of operating a store with counterfeit luxury products that would be worth $40 million if they were the authentic brands.

Honda, LG to build $3.5 billion battery plant, hire 2,200 in Ohio

Honda says it will build a $3.5 billion joint-venture battery factory in rural southern Ohio and hire 2,200 people to staff it as it starts to turn the state into its North American electric vehicle hub.

This is how much money you need to get divorced

Going through a divorce can be incredibly difficult, no matter the reason. And the financial cost varies widely depending on the circumstances. Here’s what to know.

Supreme Court rejects death sentence appeal from Dylann Roof, who killed 9

Roof fired his attorneys and represented himself during the sentencing phase of his capital trial, part of his effort to block evidence potentially portraying him as mentally ill.

Supreme Court to hear case that could raise price of bacon, other pork products

The case involves California's Prop 12, which says that pork sold in the state needs to come from pigs whose mothers were raised with at least 24 square feet of space.

NJ towns declare water emergency after main break

A major water main break in Nutley caused Montclair and Glen Ridge to prohibit non-essential uses of water until the problem is fixed.