World Sep 22 WATCH: Ukraine’s leader takes U.N. to task as ‘retired superhero’ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy certainly wasn't the only world leader at this week's U.N. General Assembly meeting to paint a dire picture of international relations.
World Sep 22 U.N. racism meeting recommits to goals but renews divides Israel, the United States and some other countries boycotted the meeting because of continued grievances about the 2001 meeting in Durban, South Africa.
Nation Sep 11 US marks 20 years since 9/11, in shadow of Afghan war’s end Americans solemnly marked the 20th anniversary of 9/11 on Saturday, remembering the dead, invoking the heroes and taking stock of the aftermath of the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil less than two weeks after the fraught end of the…
Nation Sep 02 Death toll rises after Hurricane Ida’s remnants hit Northeast A stunned U.S. East Coast faced a rising death toll, surging rivers, tornado damage and continuing calls for rescue Thursday after the remnants of Hurricane Ida walloped the region with record-breaking rain.
Nation Aug 23 New York City mandates vaccinations for public school teachers and staff All New York City public school teachers and other staffers will have to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, officials said Monday, ramping up pandemic protections as the nation's largest school system prepares for classes to start next month.
Politics Aug 11 WATCH: Hochul says she’s ready to lead following Cuomo’s exit In her first public remarks after the Democratic governor announced his resignation, Hochul said she would change the work culture in the state's top office.
Nation Jun 14 Wasabi wins best in show at Westminster dog show Waddling through a small-but-mighty turn in the ring, Wasabi nabbed U.S. dogdom’s most prestigious prize after winning the big American Kennel Club National Championship in 2019.
Arts Apr 25 DMX immortalized by family and close friends at memorial DMX’s legacy was immortalized as a man beloved by his family, honored for his strong faith and respected as one of hip-hop’s greatest icons at his memorial service Saturday, with several heartfelt speeches from those who knew the rapper best.
Arts Apr 09 Rapper DMX dead at age 50 The Grammy-nominated performer died after suffering “catastrophic cardiac arrest,” according to the hospital in White Plains, New York, where he died.
Science Mar 28 New York lawmakers agree to legalize recreational marijuana New York is poised to join a growing number of states that have legalized marijuana after state lawmakers reached a deal to allow sales of the drug for recreational use. The agreement reached Saturday, which is expected to be signed…