Manhattan, NY – Double-Decker Bus Hits Overpass, Delays Lincoln Tunnel Traffic
Manhattan, NY - Authorities say a double-decker bus got wedged on a ramp at the Port Authority bus terminal in Manhattan.
Port Authority spokesman Chris Valens says a Megabus dr...
Washington – U.S. Economy Added 195,000 Jobs In June
Washington - U.S. employers added 195,000 jobs in June and hiring was more robust in the two previous months than earlier estimated. The gains raise hopes for a stronger economy in...
Japan – Toyota Recalls 185,000 Vehicles For Power-Steering Glitch
Japan - Toyota Motor Corp <7203.T> said it is recalling around 185,000 vehicles globally including the Yaris compact due to a glitch in the electric power steering system, wh...
Washington – Senate Passes Sweeping Immigration Bill
Washington - The U.S. Senate, after a decade of trying and failing, on Thursday passed a wide-ranging immigration bill that would put 11 million foreigners now living illegally in ...
Detroit – US Investigates Honda Minivans For Air Bag Trouble
Detroit - U.S. safety regulators have added about 320,000 older model Honda Odyssey minivans to a widening probe of faulty air bags that affects at least three automakers and more ...
New York, NY – City Blows Up Building On Governor’s Island
New York, NY - City officials plan to blow up a vacant building on Governors Island to make way for a new park.
City officials say the implosion at 7:36 a.m. Sunday may be visib...
Washington – Employers Add 175,000 Jobs In May; Rate Up To 7.6%
Washington - U.S. employers added 175,000 jobs in May, steady hiring but below the more robust pace that took place during the fall and winter.
The Labor Department says the une...
New York – Dow Drops 217 Points To Lowest Level In A Month
New York - A series of weak reports on the U.S. economy is sending the stock market sharply lower.
The Dow Jones industrial average plunged 217 points, its biggest drop in six w...
New York – Severe Thunderstorms Predicted To Hit The New York City
New York - Severe thunderstorms predicted to hit the New York City region are causing delays at major airports Sunday afternoon.
John F. Kennedy International Airport has delays...
New York – Dow Ends At Record As Central Banks Reassure Wall Street
New York - Stocks rose on Tuesday, with the Dow closing at yet another record high, in the wake of Wall Street's first three-day losing streak of the year, after central banks reas...
Air Force One – White House: Was Aware Of McCain’s Trip To Syria In Advance
Air Force One - The White House was aware in advance of Republican Senator John McCain's trip to Syria and looks forward to speaking to him upon his return, President Barack Obama'...
Washington – Schumer: Over $240 Million In Security Money To NY
Washington - More than $240 million in security grant money is coming to New York, an increase of almost $34 million from the previous fiscal year, Sen. Charles Schumer said Tuesda...
New York – Powerball Jackpot Grows to $360 Million
New York - The jackpot for Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing has increased to $360 million, just $5 million shy of the second highest jackpot in Powerball history. The midday bum...
Brooklyn, NY – 1 Dead, 4 Injured In Williamsburg Bridge DUI Accident
Brooklyn, NY - One person is dead and four others suffered minor injuries in a one-car DUI accident on the Williamsburg Bridge.
Police and fire officials say the accident occurr...
New York – Dow Jones Closes Above 15,000 For First Time
New York - The Dow Jones industrial average is punching through another milestone: its first close above 15,000.
The Dow rose 87 points to 15,056 points Tuesday, a gain of 0.6 p...
New York – Dow Jones Industrial Average Crosses 15,000 For The First Time
New York - Stocks added to gains on Friday, with the Dow industrials at a record high above 15,000 after a strong payrolls report for April and large upward revisions showed the jo...
Borough Park, NY – Child On Bike Struck By School Bus
Borough Park, NY - Boro Park Hatzolah responded to the scene of a child on a bike that was struck by a school bus at 40th Street and 12th Avenue.
Hatzolah transported the child ...
Washington – US Jobless Claims Fall To 5-Year Low Of 324K
Washington - The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to seasonally adjusted 324,000, the lowest since January 2008. The drop points to fewer layoffs and pos...
Franklin, TN – Nissan Recalls Over 123,000 Altimas For Spare Tire Issue
Franklin, TN - Nissan Motor Co Ltd is recalling more than 123,000 Altima sedans in the United States to adjust the inflation of the spare tires, which could be over- or under-infla...
Washington – U.S. Economy Grew at 2.5% Rate in First Quarter
Washington - U.S. economic growth accelerated from January through March, buoyed by the strongest consumer spending in more than two years. The strength offset further declines in ...