Elon Musk calls for special assault rifle permits for 'extremely well vetted' people
In a tweet, Elon Musk gave his opinion that assault rifles should, at minimum, require a special permit, where the recipient is extremely well vetted.
Antonio Delgado sworn in as NY's first lieutenant governor with Latino roots
Democrat Antonio Delgado has been sworn in as New York’s lieutenant governor, becoming the state’s first person of Latino heritage to serve in statewide office.
Baby formula shortage: Huge shipment arrives from Europe
Jill Biden and Surgeon General Vivek Murthy welcomed the delivery of a second shipment of tens of thousands of pounds of baby formula that the Biden administration is importing from Europe.
Texas school shooting: 'We have to act,' President Biden says
An anguished and angry President Joe Biden is calling for new restrictions on firearms after a gunman massacred 19 children at a Texas elementary school. "We have to act," Biden told the nation Tuesday night from the White House, after years of failure to pass new laws.
S. Korea says N. Korea launched suspected intercontinental ballistic missile, 2 other missiles
South Korea's government says one of the three weapons North Korea launched Wednesday was a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile. South Korea's government says the launches are "a grave provocation" that threaten international peace. It says North Korea will only face international isolation if it continues its provocation.
Adult Survivors Act: NY opens window for sexual assault lawsuits
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Adult Survivors Act into law, giving adult survivors of alleged sexual abuse one year to file lawsuits against their assailants and organizations that shielded them.
ISIS operative plotted to kill George W. Bush in Dallas, FBI documents show
The suspect described the plan to a paid FBI informant who also drove the suspect around Dallas in February to conduct surveillance on Bush's home, library and offices, according to a search warrant.
Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard: Heard's team backtracks, will not call Depp to stand
Johnny Depp will not take the stand Monday due to a last-minute change in trial strategy for Amber Heard's legal team as the drama-filled $50 million defamation case enters its final week.
Angela Lansbury to receive a special Tony Award
The folks who hand out Tony Awards believe five is not enough for Angela Lansbury. The legendary actor will receive a 2022 special Tony for lifetime achievement in the theater, making it her sixth.
Antonio Delgado to be sworn in as NY lieutenant governor Wednesday
U.S. Rep. Antonio Delgado will be sworn in on Wednesday as New York's next lieutenant governor. Gov. Kathy Hochul will call for a special election to fill her fellow Democrat's seat in the Hudson Valley once he resigns.
Biden: US would intervene militarily if China were to invade Taiwan
The U.S. traditionally has avoided making such an explicit security guarantee to Taiwan. It was one of the most forceful presidential statements in support of self-governing in decades.
Supermodel Kate Moss, Johnny Depp's ex, will testify Wednesday about infamous staircase rumor
Amber Heard testified unexpectedly about Kate Moss and a staircase incident, paving the way for the model's testimony.
Biden launches Indo-Pacific trade deal with 12 nations, warns over inflation
Biden launched the new Indo-Pacific trade deal aimed at strengthening economies as he warned Americans worried about inflation that it is “going to be a haul” before they feel relief.
Infant formula price-gouging crackdown on NYC
Retailers that price-gouge for infant formula could face penalties in New York City.
New program offers free internet service to 48 million households; see if you qualify
About 40% of Americans qualify for free internet service under a new program launched by the Biden administration. Here's who qualifies.
Biden on Monkeypox: Outbreak should concern 'everybody,' as health experts are baffled
The U.S. reported its first confirmed monkeypox case this week.
Rudy Giuliani met for hours with 1/6 committee: reports
The former New York mayor is seen as a critical aide for the committee, which has interviewed nearly 1,000 witnesses, including family members of Donald Trump.
US sees risk of 'dire' COVID supply, rationing without more funding
Nearly all the money in the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan that was dedicated directly to COVID-19 response has been spent.
Biden signs $40 billion in US aid for Ukraine during Asia trip
The legislation, which was passed by Congress with bipartisan support, deepens the U.S. commitment to Ukraine at a time of uncertainty about the war's future.
Can hits sidewalk while Mayor Adams chats with Brooklyn residents
An empty metal drink can hit the ground not far from Mayor Eric Adams during a public appearance in Brooklyn on Friday.