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Monday, March 9, 2026 · 32 stories
NYPD is searching for a suspect who pushed two people onto subway tracks minutes apart at an Upper East Side station over the weekend. A 30-year-old man was pushed onto the southbound F/Q platform tracks, followed by an 83-year-old man who was approached from behind and shoved onto the tracks.
Two men have been charged in connection with an incident at Gracie Mansion on Saturday. Federal prosecutors report both men cited the Islamic State after arrest, with one stating he wanted to cause more damage than the Boston Marathon bombing. No injuries were reported.
Federal investigators are treating an improvised explosive device incident at Gracie Mansion as ISIS-inspired terrorism. Two Pennsylvania men have been arrested in connection with the investigation, which is being led by federal authorities.
Police are seeking a man who pushed a 30-year-old onto the tracks at the Lexington Avenue-63rd Street subway station on the southbound F, Q platform around 11:30 a.m., then pushed an 83-year-old man on the same platform. Both incidents occurred at the same location.
Three brothers, including luxury real estate brokers Oren and Alon Alexander, were convicted of sex trafficking after a five-week trial in New York. The jury found them guilty of using drugs and force to sexually assault multiple women they met at nightclubs, parties, and dating apps, then invited to trips to the Hamptons, Caribbean cruises, and ski resorts. More than 60 women alleged they were raped by one or more of the brothers; 11 testified during the trial. The brothers face approximately two dozen civil lawsuits in addition to criminal convictions.
A 23-year-old recruit graduated from the NYPD academy on March 9, inspired by Detective Jose Rosario, who died saving his life in 2015 when they were caught in rough water during a Puerto Rico vacation. Rosario's son is also joining the NYPD.
G7 finance ministers and the International Energy Agency discussed options to stabilize global oil markets after prices surged to nearly $120 per barrel due to escalating conflict in the Middle East. While the group stated readiness to release strategic crude reserves if needed, no agreement was reached at the virtual meeting. Oil supply concerns stem from disrupted transit through the Strait of Hormuz and curtailed production in Gulf states following recent airstrikes.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum responded to Trump's characterization of Mexico as the "epicenter of violence" by urging the US government to stop illegal arms trafficking across the border. Sheinbaum stated that halting the flow of high-powered weapons from the United States would reduce cartels' access to firearms for criminal operations.
Anglers describe harrowing phone calls to loved ones once ice detached from shores of Georgian Bay in Ontario Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Kevin Fox thought the spring-like temperatures that had temporarily pushed the cold away from south-eastern Ontario meant a good day on for ice fishing, a popular winter pastime in the region. Unseasonably warm weather and strong winds had helped detach a large piece of ice from the shores of Georgian Bay, stranding 23 people – including families – and prompting a notable rescue.
NFL tight end Travis Kelce is expected to return for his 14th season with the Kansas City Chiefs. At age 36, Kelce led the team last season with 108 targets, 76 receptions, 851 yards, and 5 touchdowns. He became the third tight end in NFL history to record at least 13,000 receiving yards and the second player ever to record 75 receptions for 10 consecutive seasons.
The Giants signed tight end Isaiah Likely to a three-year, $40 million contract and agreed to terms with punter Jordan Stout, both former players under new Giants head coach John Harbaugh at the Baltimore Ravens.