Federal employee caused shooter hoax to bond with co-workers, prosecutors say

An active shooter hoax that plunged New Jersey’s largest military base into lockdown was prompted by a civilian employee who ...

National parks will remain 'generally' open during the shutdown, but Liberty Bell doors are closed

Crowds of people loaded onto boats to tour the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island with no immediate signs of the government ...

New Orleans police official says crime is down after governor requests National Guard troops

A top New Orleans police official is welcoming the idea of working with federal troops deployed to Louisiana’s largest city.