Crypto investor charged in NYC kidnapping, torture

A cryptocurrency investor, John Woeltz, 37, was arrested in Manhattan on Friday morning after his Italian former business partner escaped captivity and reported being kidnapped and tortured for two weeks in a New York City townhouse. Woeltz was allegedly looking to steal cryptocurrency passwords. Another suspect, William Duplessie, surrendered on Tuesday and faces charges including assault, kidnapping, unlawful imprisonment, and criminal possession of a firearm in connection with the alleged torture. Linda Schmidt is a reporter at FOX 5 in New York and is speaking with LiveNOW’s Christina Evans as this story continues to develop.

Trump v. Harvard: where the feud stands

Over the weekend it appeared President Trump was asking all federal agencies to cut ties with Harvard University. Opponents say this violates the Constitution over singling out one entity for retaliation.

New details after deadly Brooklyn Bridge ship crash

A Mexican navy sailing ship on a global goodwill tour collided with the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday, resulting in the snapping of its three masts and the deaths of two crew members. The collision occurred while the ship might have been navigating turbulent waters. New York City Mayor Eric Adams reported that the 142-year-old bridge avoided significant damage. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft is speaking with Fox 5 New York's Arthur Chi'en while the exact cause of the collision is being investigated.

Trump comments on Russia-Ukraine talks

In an Oval Office event at the White House, President Trump took questions and discussed his role in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, with a call he had with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine.

R&B singer Cassie wraps testimony in Diddy trial

Cassie Ventura, known professionally as simply Cassie, 38, has said she attempted to break free from Sean "Diddy" Combs' contacts in the music industry. Cassie confirmed under oath that she was given contacts in the industry and time in the studio when she was with Combs. This also included a recorded song with Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne. LiveNOW's Christina Evans is talking to TMZ's Michael Babcock as the trial wraps up for the week.

RFK Jr. and Senator Hassan get in heated exchange

At a Senate hearing over Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr.'s leadership of the HHS, Senator Maggie Hassan from New Hampshire got into a heated back and forth over the expertise of a health advocate RFK has worked with.

"Uniquely unqualified" says 9/11 first responder

John Feal, a 9/11 first responder who advocates for injured first responders from the September 11th attacks himself, was extremely critical of HHS and support for those suffering health issues from the cleanup at Ground Zero, including Secretary Robert Kennedy.