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A knife-wielding suspect stabbed three people at Grand Central Station and was shot by an NYPD officer. The victims were hospitalized in stable condition, while the suspect is in critical condition. The incident disrupted service on the 4, 5, 6 and 7 lines with delays as investigators work the scene.
Hundreds of FDNY firefighters battled a massive fire at a Queens factory in College Point Friday night, with flames continuing into Saturday. Firefighters forced entry but the blaze was fueled by flammable materials and a large fuel load, destroying the building. No one was inside and no injuries were reported, but residents were advised to keep windows closed due to smoke as investigators work to determine the cause.
Six adults were taken to area hospitals with serious but non-life-threatening injuries after a fight between two groups on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh; several others were arrested on the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.
Las Vegas celebrated Bruno Mars Day with a Strip parade and the unveiling of Bruno Mars Drive, featuring Bruno Mars and his band performing at Toshiba Plaza for fans along the Strip.
The Dodge County Sheriff filed a $1 million defamation lawsuit against Sunny Naqvi, contending her claim of being detained by ICE and transported to the Dodge County Jail was false; investigators found she stayed at a hotel near O’Hare and traveled to Wisconsin with her ex‑boyfriend, and DHS officials reported no detention records, with no charges filed as the probe continues.
PBSO is asking for public help to locate 43-year-old Anna Halicki, last seen April 8 in Palm Beach Gardens and considered endangered after making suicidal statements. She’s described as blonde with brown eyes and large-frame sunglasses; anyone with information should call 561-688-3400.
A former Marion County teacher, Eric Favor Jr., is charged with two counts of knowingly exposing others to HIV, in addition to prior counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor (Victims under 16), criminal conspiracy, and promoting prostitution of a minor. The investigation, which began in 2024 and involves two minor victims, led to his resignation from Richland County School District One and suspension of his teaching certificate. He remains in the Marion County Detention Center.
A federal appeals judge has ruled that the exhibits about slavery at Philadelphia’s President’s House must stay as they are for now, as lawsuits over a Trump-era executive order continue. Some panels had been reinstalled after earlier rulings, but a stay halted restoration; critics argue the online “new exhibits” update and removals amount to sanitizing history, while the National Park Service navigates the ongoing dispute.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer activated Michigan's Emergency Operations Center as water levels rise behind the Cheboygan Lock and Dam due to recent rainfall and snowmelt. State officials have a plan to protect residents and property, with potential increases in outflow and a possible refiring of a damaged hydroelectric generator. The Department of Natural Resources placed 1,500 sandbags, and officials warned that warmer weather and more rain could worsen conditions; residents should sign up for local alerts as the river sits 18 inches below the dam top and safety measures could intensify if it nears 12 inches below.
A 20-year-old suspect was arrested after throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's San Francisco home, sparking a fire but causing no injuries. The same individual was later identified at OpenAI's headquarters amid threats to burn the building; police say charges are pending and the FBI is assisting to determine if federal violations occurred. OpenAI reports no ongoing threat to its offices.
Kansas City is considering a plan to fund a $1.9 billion downtown Royals stadium with up to $600 million in city bonds—paid for by new stadium-related economic activity taxes and existing sources—while Missouri could provide incentives up to half the cost. The venue would sit near Union Station and Washington Square Park, with a 30-year Royals lease and no public vote required. The proposal, endorsed by the mayor and most council members, advances to committee review before a full council vote, with rezoning and financing terms still to be resolved and mixed signals about Royals’ participation.
Portland police have dispatched the Special Emergency Reaction Team (SERT) and Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) to an armed-person-in-crisis incident in the Richmond neighborhood, with Southeast Division Street closed between Chavez Boulevard and 50th Avenue and nearby apartments evacuated. No injuries have been reported; firefighters encountered an edged-weapon suspect and withdrew, and the Police Bureau Public Information Officer is on scene, with updates to follows.
With heavy rain and gusty winds forecast, Hawaii officials ordered all non-essential state and city offices closed on Friday to prioritize safety, while emergency personnel continue to work and hearings are postponed. Emergency shelters will open (pet-friendly), public facilities like parks and zoos close, and residents are urged to stay home, prepare for possible power outages, and monitor alerts as transportation disruptions may occur. The Legislature will maintain operations.
Pennsylvania will host a free five-city summer concert series celebrating America's 250th anniversary, headlined by Cole Swindell in State College (May 23) and featuring The Fray (Erie, June 6), The Avett Brothers (Hershey, June 13), Lady A (Wilkes-Barre, June 20), and a Pittsburgh finale with Nelly and Third Eye Blind (June 27); tickets are free but must be reserved via america250pa.org, with more artists to be announced.
A person was shot on Mission Street near 17th in San Francisco and is in life-threatening condition after a “big fight” on the block; police said a suspect fled on foot toward 18th Street, and the victim sought safety inside HOMEY, a local youth nonprofit, with officers still investigating whether one person or a group was involved.