Nation Oct 09 Demonstrators rally across the U.S. in response to violent conflict between Israel and Hamas Supporters of Israel and backers of the Palestinian cause rallied in American cities Sunday over the conflict that has killed hundreds and wounded thousands in the Middle East.
Nation Oct 05 Brooklyn subway gunman who shot 10 people in 2022 attack sentenced to life in prison A man who sprayed a New York City subway car with bullets during rush hour, wounding 10 people and sparking a citywide manhunt, was sentenced Thursday to life in prison after several of his victims tearfully and angrily recounted their…
Politics Oct 04 Trump fraud trial explores who was responsible for his financial statements With accountants on the witness stand and Donald Trump at the defense table, his attorneys tried to pin blame on accounting firms. Lawyers for New York Attorney General Letitia James sought to show that the accountants relied entirely on information…
Politics Oct 04 After judge imposes gag order, Trump returns to court for 3rd day for fraud lawsuit trial After Trump slammed the judge's principal law clerk on social media Tuesday, the judge ordered all participants in the trial not to hurl personal attacks at court staffers.
Politics Oct 03 New York judge issues limited gag order after Trump makes disparaging post about court clerk The order applies to all parties in the case and pertains only to verbal attacks on court staff. It came after Trump recirculated a disparaging social media post about Engoron's principal law clerk, Allison Greenfield.
Nation Sep 07 First day of school a test for preparedness of NYC schools’ influx of migrant children The first day of school is providing challenges for major U.S. cities that are struggling with the influx of tens of thousands of migrants.
Nation Aug 18 Maui emergency services head, who met criticism for not using sirens during wildfire, resigns The County of Maui announced Thursday on Facebook that Mayor Richard Bissen accepted the resignation of Herman Andaya, who cited unspecified health reasons for leaving his post. Bissen said a replacement will be named as soon as possible.
Nation Aug 17 After wildfires, Hawaii vows to protect Maui landowners from pressure to sell Gov. Josh Green said Wednesday that he instructed the state attorney general to work toward a moratorium on land transactions in Lahaina, even as he acknowledged the move would likely face legal challenges.
Nation Aug 11 Maui wildfire burns 150-year-old banyan tree, threatening survival A giant 150-year-old banyan tree is among many landmarks in Lahaina which have been damaged. The sprawling tree that was the oceanside community's heart is now uncertain. The tree's limbs were scorched by a devastating fire that wiped away generations…
Nation Aug 06 Social media influencer faces charges of inciting riot after mayhem in Manhattan Social media influencer Kai Cenat is facing charges of inciting a riot and promoting an unlawful gathering in New York City, after the online streamer drew thousands of his followers, many of them teenagers, to a giveaway event at Union…