Two people were found dead in flooded basements during heavy rainfall in New York City that inundated streets and caused transit delays.

Federal authorities arrested between 15 and 40 vendors during an immigration enforcement operation in Manhattan's Chinatown, sparking protests and political backlash.

Three people, including two disguised as construction workers, allegedly stole cash and jewelry worth approximately $3.2 million from a home in New York City earlier this month, police said

As the government remains shutdown for a third week, healthcare provisions and premiums remain a priority issue for senators entrenched in Washington.