Two people were in custody Sunday after an off-duty NYPD officer was shot and wounded in Long Island City earlier in the morning, law enforcement sources said. Police received a call around 6:30 a ...

as well as members of the NYPD, city Emergency Management and MTA Bridges and Tunnels. The FDNY uses robots ranging from mechanical dogs to drones, with 12 ‘pilots’ in the robotic unit ...

It is not clear when shots were fired, but there was a bullet hole in the front windshield. The NYPD says a bullet grazed the off-duty officer's left leg. Back in Flushing, officers locked down ...

The Vatican City backdrop was ornate. But the service itself wasn't. That was what the first pope from Latin America who changed the church requested. He wanted it as "simple" as possible.

Rachel Pannett writes about global news for The Washington Post. Rachel Pannett started as a journalist in her home country New Zealand, and has reported from around the world including Europe ...

“It is a weapon; that’s exactly what I’m saying.” Allegations about the NYPD’s racially biased enforcement extend beyond just traffic stops. New York City's "stop and frisk" policy, a cornerstone of ...

Crows have even been observed using tools, a rare ability in the animal kingdom. Their harsh calls and glossy black feathers make them stand out against the city backdrop. Many people marvel at how ...