Aug 12 Epstein autopsy complete but details not yet released By Jim Mustian, Michael Sisak, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Jeffrey Epstein, who had been accused of trafficking underage girls, died in an apparent suicide in his Manhattan jail cell over the weekend. Continue reading
Jul 25 Watch 2:48 A brief but spectacular take on how animals and continents are interconnected Although Prosanta Chakrabarty grew up in Queens, he always loved nature. The wonder of the world's creatures inspired him to study biology, a field that illuminates which of Earth’s beings are related to one another -- and how an event… Continue watching
Jul 23 Why it’s so hard to predict how much funding 9/11 first responders need By Michael McAuliff, Kaiser Health News It took Congress nearly 18 years to pass a permanent bill to compensate responders and survivors. Here's why. Continue reading
Jul 23 Trump sues House panel, NY officials to protect his state tax returns By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit to prevent his state tax returns from being turned over to the congressional committee. Continue reading
Jul 18 New York climate law aims to drive dramatic changes over next 30 years By Mary Esch, Associated Press A new law signed Thursday by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo sets the nation's most aggressive targets for reducing carbon emissions and is intended to drive dramatic changes over the next 30 years. Continue reading
Jul 16 Watch 6:49 What Eric Garner case says about federal prosecution of police officers on duty Eric Garner’s dying words, “I can’t breathe,” served as a rallying cry for protests against police brutality. But the Justice Department announced Tuesday it would not file charges against the officer involved in the incident. The decision closes the door… Continue watching
Jul 16 WATCH: Eric Garner’s mother says government ‘let us down’ with decision to not bring charges Eric Garner's mother, Gwen Carr, spoke at an emotional news conference today after the family was told that the government won't bring civil rights charges in his death. Continue reading
Jul 16 WATCH: Federal prosecutors won’t bring charges in Eric Garner case By Michael Balsamo, Michael R. Sisak, Colleen Long, Tom Hays, Associated Press The decision to end a yearslong civil rights investigation was made by Attorney General William Barr and was announced the day before the five-year anniversary of the deadly encounter, just as the statute of limitations was set to expire. Continue reading
Jul 16 Justice Department won’t charge New York officer in Eric Garner’s death By Courtney Norris and Michael Balsamo, Michael R. Sisak, Colleen Long, Tom Hays, Associated Press Federal prosecutors said Tuesday that they won't bring criminal charges against a white New York City police officer in the 2014 chokehold death of Eric Garner, a black man whose dying words — "I can't breathe" — became a rallying… Continue reading
Jul 10 Watch 7:38 How U.S. women’s soccer is paving the way for pay equity in sports Fans and players gathered in New York Wednesday to celebrate the World Cup title of the U.S. women's soccer team. The repeat champions received honorary keys to the city from Mayor Bill de Blasio and expressed gratitude to their supporters… Continue watching