January 31 Mamdani names ex-convict as NYC corrections commissioner New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed Stanley Richards to lead the city’s Department of Correction in a press event on Saturday. (Credit: NYC Mayor's Office)
January 31 Coast Guard suspends search for survivors after fishing boat sinks off Massachusetts; 1 body recovered The Coast Guard suspended its search Saturday after the fishing vessel Lily Jean reportedly sank off Cape Ann with seven aboard, including an NOAA observer.
January 31 Martha Moxley case: Kennedy cousin points to ‘bold-faced lies,’ missing evidence in murder probe Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel, cleared in Martha Moxley's 1975 murder after 11 years in prison, discusses the decades-old Connecticut case that remains unsolved.
January 31 'Produce Pete,' who taught millions to pick perfect fruits and vegetables, dies at 80 Beloved TV personality "Produce Pete" Napolitano died at age 80 after more than 30 years teaching viewers how to pick perfect fresh fruits and vegetables on WNBC.
January 31 Long-lost shipwreck resurfaces on Jersey Shore as officials warn against disturbing the ruins A 19th-century shipwreck emerged from the sands at Island Beach State Park in New Jersey, revealing the wooden remains of the Lawrence N. McKenzie. Officials urge restraint.
January 31 Famed filmmaker presses Democrats to put 'citizen-led' presidential primary first Acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns urges Democrats to restore New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation primary status for 2028, calling it vital for democracy.
January 31 New Jersey governor to launch portal for uploading videos of ICE tactics: 'They have not been forthcoming' New Jersey is set to launch a portal for residents to upload videos of ICE agents conducting immigration operations, Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced.
January 30 Left-wing activists storming synagogue use knee pads, adult diaper to mock Dem congressman over ICE vote Viral video shows protesters disrupting Rep. Tom Suozzi at Long Island temple over ICE funding vote, using crude props and profane insults during event.
January 30 Massachusetts governor addresses missing fishing boat and crew off Gloucester coast Gov. Maura Healey provides an update on the 72-foot commercial fishing vessel Lily Jean that sank Friday with seven people on board. (Credit: WFXT)
January 30 Death penalty off the table for Luigi Mangione after judge agrees to dismiss federal murder charge Defense argues prosecutors failed to prove underlying "crime of violence" needed for federal murder through use of firearm charge in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing.