Denver police detain driver after vehicle plows into Breonna Taylor protesters
A driver was detained in Denver on Wednesday night after allegedly plowing his vehicle through a crowd of Breonna Taylor protesters, according to reports.
NJ among happiest states
New Jersey, often the brunt of many jokes, is having the last laugh thanks to a new study that ranks it among the happiest states in the country.
For NBA players, Breonna Taylor grand jury decision 'not enough'
Many NBA players have met, virtually, with members of Breonna Taylor’s family to offer support. They say the grand jury’s decision in the case was “not enough.”
2 officers shot in Louisville amid protests over Breonna Taylor case, 1 suspect in custody
Louisville police said both officers are expected to recover after being shot during protests over the decision in the Breonna Taylor case.
De Blasio announces furloughs of 9,000 NYC employees
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced some more grim budget news on Wednesday, as another 9,000 city workers will be furloughed due to the city’s budget crisis.
NYC's New Year's Eve ball drop goes virtual
The iconic ball drop in Times Square this year will be virtual, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Protesters march in NYC over Breonna Taylor decision
Thousands of people marched in Brooklyn and Manhattan on Wednesday night, angry over the grand jury decision in the death of Breonna Taylor in Kentucky.
Breonna Taylor: Officer arrested, released on $15K bail after indictment
A Kentucky grand jury indicted a former police officer for shooting into neighboring apartments in the Breonna Taylor case. None of the officers were charged directly in her death.
NYPD cop killer receives parole
The parole of Anthony Bottom, the second gunman in the assassination of two NYPD officers in 1971, is drawing outrage.
NYC hotel industry in crisis
Battered by the coronavirus pandemic, the hotel industry in New York City is facing a challenge unlike any in history.
Rally outside Barclays Center after Breonna Taylor decision
Protesters rallied in front of the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on September 23, demonstrating in response to the police charges in Breonna Taylor’s killing. Credit: @jaywwalker via Storyful
Berkeley may be first in nation to ban big groceries from selling junk food at checkout lines
A total of 25 retailers throughout the city would have to adhere to the ordinance including stores such as Safeway, Whole Foods, Trader Joes, and the Berkeley Bowl.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg lies in repose
Thousands of mourners walked past the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington where Ruth Bader Ginsburg's casket was on display. Police officers and her law clerks stood guard.
California governor signs executive order to ban gas-powered cars and trucks
This rule, if not halted by a court challenge by the oil and gas industry and the Trump administration, would make California the first U.S. state with a plan to phase them out completely.
FDA chief says 'science will guide' decision on coronavirus vaccine approval
President Donald Trump is pushing for a fast decision. But Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration's chief pledged to a Senate committee that the decision will be based on science, not politics.
CDC identifies nearly 11,000 potential COVID-19 exposures on 1,600 flights
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified 1,600 flights from January to August 2020 that potentially led to nearly 11,000 coronavirus exposures of travelers
Trump promises executive order requiring medical care for babies born alive after abortions
President Donald Trump says he'll be signing an executive order that would require health care providers to provide medical care to all babies born alive as he makes an election-year push to energize voters opposed to abortion.
Man dies from eating bags of black licorice
Eating a bag and a half every day for a few weeks threw his nutrients out of whack and caused the 54-year-old man’s heart to stop, doctors reported Wednesday.
Early retirement for 100-year-old school bus monitor
At the age of 100, a school bus monitor on Long Island who has worked for more than 5 decades is finally retiring.
Production resumes in NYC
Movie and television production companies are back at work in New York. Crews are operating under a set of new rules due to the pandemic.