Did you know that every time an AMBER Alert lights up your phone, it traces back to one child from Texas? It’s a case that forever changed how the country responds when a child goes missing. No, the ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — As New Year’s Eve approaches, it’s a prime time for car buyers to snag a deal. Car dealerships are eager to meet sales quotas and clear out old inventory, making it an ideal time to ...

To ensure fast and reliable information during emergencies, Kane County is launching a new Public Safety Alert System with expanded features and improved reliability. The county recently transitioned ...

With so many purchases during the holiday season, it can be easy to miss a fraudulent credit card charge or two, especially if it appears to be from a charity. Keep a close eye on your credit card ...

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The federal government and earthquake experts blamed a technical glitch for the alert that sent warnings hundreds of miles away last week. By Amy Graff Amy Graff is a reporter on The Times’s weather ...

The NCAA volleyball tournament field has been narrowed to 16 teams. Fifteen of the top 16 seeds advanced over the first and second rounds and will begin Sweet 16 play on Thursday, Dec. 11 or Friday, ...

The U.S. Geological Survey is investigating how an “errant” report of a 5.9 magnitude earthquake was issued early Thursday morning. Just after 8 a.m., Bay Area residents received a MyShake alert ...

Google Tests New Alert on Android to Stop In-Progress Scam Calls The company has already trialed the system in the UK, which involves displaying an alert during a call while the user is screen-sharing ...

A Purple Alert was issued for Joseph Cheatham, missing from his Tallahassee home. He was found dead in his car Dec. 2 in a parking lot. Here's what a Purple Alert is and how it differs from a Silver ...