Shell: Skimmers to clean up 88,200 gallon spill in Gulf
Crews were preparing to clean up an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico after about 88,200 gallons of oil were released from a Shell flow line about 90 miles off the coast of Louisiana, the company said Friday.
Crews were preparing to clean up an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico after about 88,200 gallons of oil were released from a Shell flow line about 90 miles off the coast of Louisiana, the company said Friday.
California ballot measure blamed for shoplifting jump
Perry Lutz says his struggle to survive as a small businessman became a lot harder after California voters reduced theft penalties 1½ years ago.
Perry Lutz says his struggle to survive as a small businessman became a lot harder after California voters reduced theft penalties 1½ years ago.
Cuba-inspired fashion
Cuba has influenced politics, but it's also influenced fashion! Starting in this country, there are a host of Cuban-American designers, including Narciso Rodriguez whose parents immigrated from Cuba. Rodriguez credits his Cuban heritage with inspiring some of the cuts and colors in his acclaimed collections.
Cuba has influenced politics, but it's also influenced fashion! Starting in this country, there are a host of Cuban-American designers, including Narciso Rodriguez whose parents immigrated from Cuba. Rodriguez credits his Cuban heritage with inspiring some of the cuts and colors in his acclaimed collections.
Mom, 7 adult children win $429.6 million Powerball jackpot
The New Jersey Lottery has announced a press conference will be held at their headquarters Friday afternoon at 3:00 p.m.
The New Jersey Lottery has announced a press conference will be held at their headquarters Friday afternoon at 3:00 p.m.
Is your cell phone listening to your private conversations? How you can make it stop
Is your smart phone so smart that it's listening to what you say then manipulating what you see on your social feeds?
Is your smart phone so smart that it's listening to what you say then manipulating what you see on your social feeds?
The Perfect Fit: Accessories
Whether you're keeping it casual or going dressy, it's all about accessories. So I checked out Barneys New York for the perfect finishing touches.
Whether you're keeping it casual or going dressy, it's all about accessories. So I checked out Barneys New York for the perfect finishing touches.
Long Island man wins $1M lottery, again
Bruce Magistro of Lindenhurst, Long Island hit the winning numbers for a $1 million scratch off lottery recently, and only four years winning another million dollars.
Bruce Magistro of Lindenhurst, Long Island hit the winning numbers for a $1 million scratch off lottery recently, and only four years winning another million dollars.
'I had to wear Pampers': US Poultry workers detail brutal conditions in damning report
Workers at one Arkansas poultry plant were denied restroom breaks to the point some "had to wear Pampers," according to an explosive new report on working conditions in the chicken processing industry.
Workers at one Arkansas poultry plant were denied restroom breaks to the point some "had to wear Pampers," according to an explosive new report on working conditions in the chicken processing industry.
Luxury-home sales slow down
The global luxury housing market lost some of its sheen last year as financial markets became unsettled and many wealthy buyers began to look for less expensive homes.
The global luxury housing market lost some of its sheen last year as financial markets became unsettled and many wealthy buyers began to look for less expensive homes.
Free meals made from 'food waste' handed out in Manhattan
Free meals were given out in Union Square Tuesday to bring awareness to food waste in the United States. This was all part of a campaign called Feeding the 5000 that shines a light on global food waste, according to NRDC Senior Scientist Dana Gunders.
Free meals were given out in Union Square Tuesday to bring awareness to food waste in the United States. This was all part of a campaign called Feeding the 5000 that shines a light on global food waste, according to NRDC Senior Scientist Dana Gunders.
New Yorkers flock to Chick-fil-A after mayor says 'don't go'
Last week, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio urged New Yorkers not to eat at Chick fil-A.
Last week, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio urged New Yorkers not to eat at Chick fil-A.
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups could soon be filled with Reese's Pieces
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups might soon be filled with Reese's Pieces. At least the Internet thinks so.
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups might soon be filled with Reese's Pieces. At least the Internet thinks so.
Artistic bow ties made from discarded items
Comics, board games, Legos, even sneaker boxes all become bow ties at Wonder Lee 123 Designs, a Brooklyn-based brand with a focus on upcycling. Take a flyer, record cover, coffee sleeve or business card and Wonder Lee will make it into a bow tie for you.
Comics, board games, Legos, even sneaker boxes all become bow ties at Wonder Lee 123 Designs, a Brooklyn-based brand with a focus on upcycling. Take a flyer, record cover, coffee sleeve or business card and Wonder Lee will make it into a bow tie for you.
Wal-Mart sues Visa in dispute over chip-enabled debit cards
NEW YORK (AP) — Wal-Mart is suing Visa Inc., charging the payment network is not allowing the retail giant to let customers verify chip-enabled debit card transactions with what it believes is a more secure method: personal identification numbers. In a suit filed in New York State courts Tuesday, the Bentonville, Arkansas-based discounter says Visa is forcing the retailer to allow...
NEW YORK (AP) — Wal-Mart is suing Visa Inc., charging the payment network is not allowing the retail giant to let customers verify chip-enabled debit card transactions with what it believes is a more secure method: personal identification numbers. In a suit filed in New York State courts Tuesday, the Bentonville, Arkansas-based discounter says Visa is forcing the retailer to allow...
Delivering a hero: Domino's Pizza employee saves loyal customer's life
When you're a regular at your favorite restaurant, there are times it comes with perks. In this case, being a regular Domino's Pizza customer is potentially what saved Kirk Alexander's life.
When you're a regular at your favorite restaurant, there are times it comes with perks. In this case, being a regular Domino's Pizza customer is potentially what saved Kirk Alexander's life.
GOP presses Facebook on alleged bias against conservative stories
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans on Tuesday demanded an explanation from Facebook after reports that former company staffers excluded links to conservative political stories.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans on Tuesday demanded an explanation from Facebook after reports that former company staffers excluded links to conservative political stories.
Report: Rising rents squeezing all New Yorkers
Tom Vaught has seen the Lower East Side go through some changes over the past 30 years. More high-rise condos are being built next to the old walk-ups. One-bedroom apartments in this area near Orchard and Rivington can go for $3,000 a month. As the gentrification continues, the face of the neighborhood keeps changing.
Tom Vaught has seen the Lower East Side go through some changes over the past 30 years. More high-rise condos are being built next to the old walk-ups. One-bedroom apartments in this area near Orchard and Rivington can go for $3,000 a month. As the gentrification continues, the face of the neighborhood keeps changing.
Uber recognizes guild for New York City drivers
NEW YORK (AP) — Uber has reached an agreement to create an association for its 35,000 New York City drivers.
NEW YORK (AP) — Uber has reached an agreement to create an association for its 35,000 New York City drivers.
NYC's Other Music record store to close
The record store Other Music has been a New York institution for years, specializing in underground vinyl and CDs. And after 20-plus years in business it just made the announcement that the records will stop spinning on June 25.
The record store Other Music has been a New York institution for years, specializing in underground vinyl and CDs. And after 20-plus years in business it just made the announcement that the records will stop spinning on June 25.
Budweiser becomes "America"
There's no trademark on America. Budweiser, now owned by Belgium's AB Inbev, will rename its beer "America" this summer and alter its labels with images and phrases affiliated with the republic.
There's no trademark on America. Budweiser, now owned by Belgium's AB Inbev, will rename its beer "America" this summer and alter its labels with images and phrases affiliated with the republic.