Police answer 4-year-old's call in New Zealand, confirm his toys are cool

A 4-year-old boy in New Zealand who made an emergency call asking for police to come over and see his toys was surprised by a real-life visit.

Congress-ordered auto safety rules yet to be enacted, AP review finds

A governors’ highway safety group says the United States faces a “car crash epidemic" at the same time that safety rules languish.

US to lift travel restrictions for vaccinated foreign nationals on Nov. 8

The White House is expected to announce fully vaccinated international travelers who are foreign nationals will be allowed into the united states starting Nov. 8.

FDA urging food manufacturers to reduce sodium content; consumers concerned over compromised taste

Better health in exchange for food that might not be quite so tasty. That’s the pitch from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which released new guidance Wednesday aimed at reducing sodium in processed and packaged food.

Southwest cancellations: Lines persist in Las Vegas amid ‘more normal’ operations

The airline released a statement on Oct. 12 telling travelers that operations would be “more normal” after more than 2,400 flights were canceled in the previous three days.

Fish stick shortage could hit US amid customs dispute

A customs dispute at the U.S.-Canada border is threatening America’s supply of a key fish used for popular products like fish sticks and fast food sandwiches.

FOX 5's Jeannette Reyes named one of Washingtonian's DC TikTok Stars

While FOX 5's Jeannette Reyes has been making moves as a morning anchor on your TV screen ever since she joined our team in 2020, she's also been making moves on the small screen, becoming a TikTok phenomenon with more than 1 million followers. And now, she's being recognized for it by notable D.C. peers.

How big is the Powerball jackpot on Monday? $685 million

The drawing will be held at 10:59 p.m. ET Monday for an estimated jackpot of $685 million or a cash option of $485.5 million.

Powerball jackpot soars to $620M after no top winner in Wednesday drawing

The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $620 million with a $446 million cash option before taxes. The next drawing is on Oct. 2.

Bill would require US airline passengers to have COVID-19 vaccine or prove negative test

The bill, proposed by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, would require all domestic airline passengers to be fully vaccinated, submit a negative test, or show proof of full recovery from a COVID-19 infection.

Florida State Representative rips DC food, reaps the whirlwind on Twitter

If there’s one thing District residents are proud of, it’s the dining experience in the nation’s capital – so a Florida State Representative may have bitten off more than he could chew when he ripped DC food on Twitter.

Flight attendants call for more action against unruly passengers

Since January, the Federal Aviation Administration has logged more than 4,200 unruly passenger reports, leading to more than $1 million in fines issued.