May 19 Turbulent waters may have contributed to Mexican navy tall ship crash into Brooklyn Bridge By Joshua Goodman, Susan Haigh, Associated Press Two sailors were killed and 19 were injured Saturday when the 300-foot (90-meter) Cuauhtemoc struck the iconic New York bridge. Continue reading
May 18 Two crew members killed when Mexican tall ship strikes Brooklyn Bridge By Ruth Brown, Kyle Marian Viterbo, Associated Press A Mexican navy sailing ship on a global goodwill tour struck the Brooklyn Bridge in New York on Saturday, snapping its three masts, killing two crew members and leaving some sailors dangling from harnesses high in the air waiting for… Continue reading
May 16 WATCH: Gov. Phil Murphy reacts to NJ Transit strike By Bruce Shipkowski, Associated Press NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri appeared Friday alongside Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy at a news conference. They said they got close to what the union was seeking on wages but raised concerns about the longer-term fiscal health of the transit… Continue reading
May 15 Cassie forced to read aloud explicit messages in cross-examination for ‘Diddy’ sex trafficking trial By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Lawyers for Sean Combs are seeking to show the jury that his former girlfriend was a willing participant in his lifestyle. Continue reading
May 14 20 states sue Trump administration over conditions placed on federal transportation and disaster-relief funds By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Democratic attorneys general say the Trump administration is threatening to withhold billions of dollars in transportation and disaster-relief funds unless states agree to certain immigration enforcement actions. Continue reading
May 08 WATCH: ‘Judicial independence is crucial,’ Chief Justice Roberts says By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Amid attacks on federal judges who have slowed President Donald Trump's agenda, Chief Justice John Roberts on Wednesday defended judicial independence as necessary to “check the excesses of the Congress or the executive.”… Continue reading
May 06 Watch 6:04 GOP Rep. Malliotakis on breaking with her party and taking a stand against Medicaid cuts By Geoff Bennett, Kyle Midura A dozen House Republicans wrote a letter to House leadership last month voicing opposition to potential Medicaid cuts. They say they support what they call "targeted reforms," but will not back "any reduction in Medicaid coverage for vulnerable populations." New… Continue watching
May 05 PHOTOS: Met Gala pays tribute to Black style and menswear By Leanne Italie, Associated Press A rainy Met Gala got underway Monday with a tuxedoed choir and a lot of pinstripes. Continue reading
May 05 Watch 4:45 What happened in the courtroom as jury selection begins for Diddy’s sex trafficking trial By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas Jury selection started Monday for the criminal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs. The rapper and producer faces charges including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs denies any wrongdoing and rejected a plea deal that could… Continue watching
May 05 How to watch the Met Gala By Leanne Italie, Associated Press This year, the dress code is about tailoring and suiting as interpreted through the history and meaning of Black dandyism across the Atlantic diaspora. Continue reading