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Regulations often vary by state and even local governments.

Police say the man was shot by officers and is in custody.

The FBI is investigating both devices.

An attorney says a New York train engineer experienced a nod or "a daze" before his train derailed at a curve, killing four passengers.

The National Transportation Safety Board says a train that derailed in New York City was traveling 82 mph as it approached a 30 mph zone.

Metro-North officials say the locomotive of the commuter train that derailed in New York City, killing four people, has been righted.

Young New Yorkers who want to smoke will soon have to wait for their 21st birthdays before they can buy a pack of cigarettes.

Members of the University of Wyoming's Department of Atmospheric Science will participate in a study to better understand why so much lake-effect snow falls on the shores of Lake Ontario in northern New York state.

Anthony Weiner is pressing ahead with his bid for mayor despite growing calls for him to drop out of the race over a new sexting scandal.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is staying out of the gun debate for now.
The justices on Monday declined to hear a challenge to a strict New York law that makes it difficult for residents to get a license to carry a concealed handgun in public...