Man arrested after allegedly cutting off 7 puppies’ ears with scissors, police say

A New York man was arrested Monday and faces animal cruelty charges after allegedly cutting off seven puppies’ ears with a pair of scissors and without anesthesia, police said. 

Delta to hire 12,000 employees by 2020

Delta announced it will hire 12,000 employees by next year as it expand its operations.

Twin birth rate in US hits lowest point in a decade

After more than three decades of consistent increases, the number of American families welcoming twins is decreasing, and the twin birth rate in the U.S. is now at the lowest point in a decade.

Parent company of Toys R Us teams up with Target to power online business

The parent company of Toys R Us is turning to Target Corp., a key rival, to restart its e-commerce business ahead of the holiday shopping season.

Diahann Carroll, pioneering Oscar-nominated actress, dies at 84

She was perhaps best known for her pioneering work on "Julia," playing a nurse whose husband had been killed in Vietnam in the groundbreaking situation comedy that aired from 1968 to 1971.

Woman at Ocasio-Cortez event suggests 'eating babies' to end climate change

An emotional woman who spoke during the Q and A portion of a town hall held by Rep. Ocasio Cortez (D-NY) in Queens Thursday suggested people start "eating babies" to stop climate change.

Woman's simple fridge hack goes viral

There’s apparently no such thing as being “too prepared” in all matters of meal prep, as evidenced by the thunderous applause one New York woman’s super-simple fridge organization hack has received on Facebook.

US probe of vaping illnesses focuses on THC from marijuana

Health officials say their investigation into a recent outbreak of severe vaping-related illnesses is increasingly focused on products that contain THC.

NYC expands legal help for undocumented immigrants

The city and state will be investing over $1 million in rapid response legal services to help undocumented immigrants facing imminent deportation.

Delta baggage handler accused of $250,000 theft

A Delta Airlines baggage handler has been arrested on charges of stealing over $250,000 in cash from John F. Kennedy International Airport, according to federal authorities.

‘I came out in tears’: Professional violinist performs for abused shelter dogs to calm them

Violinist Martin Agee has performed with some pretty big names like Madonna and Metallica, but nothing compares to the performance that he gives every few weeks to the shelter dogs at the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ (ASPCA) in New York City.

Man holding daughter, 5, jumps in front of subway train

A man died and his 5-year-old daughter suffered minor injuries after he apparently jumped in front of a subway train Monday morning, according to police.

Woman charged with killing 75-year-old man, torching house

A woman has been arrested on charges of beating a 75-year-old man to death and torching his Long Island house to cover up the crime.