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 November 30, 2012
The United Nations passed a resolution on Thursday to recognize Palestine as a nonmember observer state.
By Wendy L November 29, 2012
Long Island Children's Museum receives an award that is recognized as the nation’s highest honor...
By Amy Gernon November 29, 2012
Two winning tickets were sold for the record breaking Powerball Jackpot in Missouri and Arizona.
By Chelsea Triola November 28, 2012
The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree was put up on November 14th, and is now ready to be lit for the world to see!
By Wendy L November 26, 2012
Powerball game jackpot of $425 million waiting for a winner for this Wednesday's game after 16 consecutive roll overs...
By Chelsea Triola November 26, 2012
Support the Sandy Sunday Campaign this Holiday Season.
By Wendy L November 21, 2012
Sex allegations lead Kevin Clash, voice of Elmo on Sesame Street to resign...
By Amy Gernon November 21, 2012
After a week of rockets, airstrikes and drones at the Israel-Gaza border, the two sides have agreed to a cease-fire.
By Chelsea Triola November 20, 2012
Nationwide Twinkie lovers are all wondering the same thing.
By Amy Gernon November 20, 2012
A non-operational oil rig exploded off the coast of Louisiana resulted in at least one death, with one crew member still missing.
By Amy Gernon November 16, 2012
President Obama toured the damage caused by Superstorm Sandy 17 days after the historic storm created unprecedented damage in the region.
By Amy Gernon November 15, 2012
BP announced Thursday a $4.5 billion settlement related to its Deepwater Horizon oil spill in April 2010, which released nearly 5 million gallons of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico.
By Robert Ottone November 15, 2012
A potential Civil War-era cargo ship unearthed by hurricane Sandy has been found near Davis Park.
By Amy Gernon November 15, 2012
Surgical strikes conducted by Israeli Defense Forces killed senior Hamas Leader Ahmed Al-Jabari on Wednesday.
By Amy Gernon November 15, 2012
Two weeks after Superstorm Sandy ravaged the East Coast, President Obama is schedule to tour damage on Long Island, New York City and hard-hit Staten Island on Thursday.
By Amy Gernon November 14, 2012
President Obama spoke at the first White House press conference since last week's elections, in which he discussed various issues including the "fiscal cliff," tax cuts and reform, as well as national security issues relating ...
By Amy Gernon November 14, 2012
CIA Director David Patraeus resigned last Friday admitting to an affair, but the continue to take various twists and turns, and the ensuing investigation now involves the top U.S. general in Afghanistan, John Allen.
By Amy Gernon November 14, 2012
Petitions requesting secession from the union have been filed in 34 states since last week's national elections, broadly based on federal overspending.
By Cait Russell November 09, 2012
As we begin to recover from Hurricane Sandy, there are many ways that you can help LI to rebuild in the wake of the largest storm to ever hit the North East.
By Cait Russell November 08, 2012
Almost two weeks after Hurricane Sandy, Long Island is still experiencing a gas shortage, and will now be subject to fuel rationing measures.