If you're interested in getting a local perspective on the big picture in news, then our National & World News will give you just what you're looking for. This section covers all the big stories that matter to the nation – from the perspective of a local like you.
By Wendy L May 23, 2013
A Long Island art dealer has been busted for tax fraud and selling fake art claimed to be from famous artists. Some paintings went for sale for millions of dollars at prestigious art galleries.
By Joe Randazzo May 22, 2013
Former Congressmen Anthony Weiner is running for Mayor of New York.
By Debbi Spiegel May 21, 2013
You can help OK from your computer or mobile device right now.
By Joe Randazzo May 21, 2013
Oklahoma Senators, Jim Inhofe and Tom Coburn, now look for federal aid after voting against much needed aid following Hurricane Sandy.
By Christian Abbatecola May 20, 2013
A record-breaking Powerball lottery ticket has been sold, though the winner is still unknown.
By Lyndsay McCabe May 15, 2013
On Tuesday, the National Transportation Safety Board put out an official recommendation for states to lower the BAC limit from .08 to .05 to reduce DWI-related deaths and injuries.
By Christian Abbatecola May 15, 2013
At least three oil companies have confirmed that they were recently inspected by European antitrust authorities.
By Wendy L May 15, 2013
The latest Medicare fraud crackdown includes charges to four New Yorkers who falsely billed to Medicare and Medicaid programs totaling more than $17 million.
By Wendy L May 14, 2013
A 6-year-old boy was killed after being shot in the head by his 4-year-old neighbor and playmate. The father of the 4-year-old boy is held responsible for having multiple unsecured weapons accessible to children.
By Christian Abbatecola May 13, 2013
The “Working Families Flexibility Act” drew great support from House Republicans, but has also received heavy criticism from worker advocacy groups.
By Katarina Barone May 09, 2013
An update on the Cleveland, Ohio Kidnappings.
By Christian Abbatecola May 09, 2013
A man and woman have fallen off the cruise ship Spirit while at sea and have yet to be found.
By Vickie Moller May 09, 2013
Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced Tuesday in a news release that $475.25 million in relief funding is being made available for 234 rebuilding projects along the Eastern Seaboard following Superstorm Sandy.
By Eric Anderson May 08, 2013
James Holmes is changing his plea to not guilty by reason of insanity.
By Christian Abbatecola May 06, 2013
As suggestions that opposition forces in Syria have resurfaced, Israel carried out a pair of air raids over the weekend.
By Vickie Moller May 03, 2013
According to the Labor Department's monthly employment report, the unemployment rate edged lower to 7.5 percent in April, due in part to jobs gains and to a 35-year low labor-force participation rate.
By Christian Abbatecola May 02, 2013
A US citizen who has been detained in North Korea for 6 months has just received sentencing.
By Wendy L May 01, 2013
On Wednesday evening, one of the nation's busiest airports had an incident involving two planes clipping each other on the runway.
By Robert Ottone May 01, 2013
Mel Watt, controversial Democrat, has been tapped by President Obama to head up the FHFA.
By Christian Abbatecola May 01, 2013
Jason Collins drew a great deal of media attention yesterday. Will he have as strong an impact on professional sports?