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 Amy Gernon January 02, 2013
The Coast Guard has reported that there are no visible leaks of oil or natural gas from an oil barge that ran aground off the Alaskan coast during a powerful storm on Monday.
By Amy Gernon January 01, 2013
Leading conservative groups are pressing House Republicans to vote against the fiscal cliff deal, which has already been approved by the Senate.
By Carrie B. December 31, 2012
“Every girl and woman has the right to be respected, valued and protected," Ban said in a statement in which he welcomed efforts by the government and also called for "further steps and reforms to ...
By Amy Gernon December 31, 2012
Governor Cuomo, joined by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and Connecticut Governor Dan Malloy, urges House Republicans to pass the $60.4 billion Hurricane Sandy relief bill.
By Eric Anderson December 30, 2012
Despite opposition from the GOP, the benefit package for Hurricane Sandy victims is passed.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 29, 2012
In a politically strategic move, Russian President Putin bans U.S. adoptions from Russia.
By Robert Ottone December 29, 2012
A man arrested for stalking his ex-girlfriend injured three officers in a gunfight with the police.
By Eric Anderson December 29, 2012
Dawn Nguyen is being charged with illegally purchasing the guns used during the shooting.
By Amy Gernon December 28, 2012
Lawmakers are meeting in Congress today in a last ditch effort to form an agreement on spending cuts and taxes in order to avoid sending the economy over the fiscal cliff.
By Amy Gernon December 28, 2012
Sen. Greg Ball, who represents New York's 40th District, is calling for legislation to limit the disclosure of pistol information following the publication of lawful gun owners names and addresses in a New York newspaper.
By Wendy L December 27, 2012
Noah Pozner was one of the children who died from the Conn. school shooting. His family not only faces the challenge of his death, but scams as well...
By Amy Gernon December 27, 2012
A young Afghani girl received life changing medical treatment after being shot by Taliban insurgents last year.
By Robert Ottone December 27, 2012
Alec Baldwin's charity makes large donations to Long Island and New Jersey libraries.
By Amy Gernon December 26, 2012
The Journal News has sparked a new discussion regarding gun rights in this country -- how much information about gun owners should be made public?
By Amy Gernon December 26, 2012
Mike Chiapperini, one of the volunteer firefighters shot and killed during the early morning Christmas Eve ambush in Western, N.Y. served the Long Island community in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.
By Amy Gernon December 25, 2012
The President and Speaker Boehner failed to reach a deal on the impending fiscal cliff...what does it mean for you?
By Carrie B. December 24, 2012
"We'll continue to provide help as long as they need it."
By Lyndsay McCabe December 24, 2012
Two firefighters have been killed, and at least two others are injured after being shot by an unknown gunman when responding to a house fire in Webster, NY.
By Amy Gernon December 24, 2012
There has been a flurry of petitions regarding both gun control and a protection of second amendment rights through the White House's "We the People" initiative.
By Robert Ottone December 23, 2012
The former Cincinnati Reds star has been found dead in Jacksonville, Florida.