New York OKs human composting law
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a law making her state the sixth in the nation to allow human composting as a method of burial.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a law making her state the sixth in the nation to allow human composting as a method of burial.
Biden pardons six people convicted of murder, drug, alcohol crimes
The pardons by the president come months after he pardoned thousands of people for federal pot convictions.
The pardons by the president come months after he pardoned thousands of people for federal pot convictions.
Bob Penny, 'Sweet Home Alabama' and 'Forrest Gump' actor, dead at 87
Dr. Robert "Bob" Lynn Penny, an actor who played roles in "My Cousin Vinny" and "Mississippi Burning," died Sunday in Alabama at the age of 87.
Dr. Robert "Bob" Lynn Penny, an actor who played roles in "My Cousin Vinny" and "Mississippi Burning," died Sunday in Alabama at the age of 87.
Trump's tax returns made public after long fight with Congress
Trump had refused to release his returns when he ran for president and had waged a legal battle to keep them secret while he was in the White House. But the Supreme Court ruled last month that he had to turn them over.
Trump had refused to release his returns when he ran for president and had waged a legal battle to keep them secret while he was in the White House. But the Supreme Court ruled last month that he had to turn them over.
Calls grow for Rep.-elect George Santos to resign
A growing number of local lawmakers and Santos' own constituents are calling on the 34-year-old Republican to resign before being sworn into office on Tuesday.
A growing number of local lawmakers and Santos' own constituents are calling on the 34-year-old Republican to resign before being sworn into office on Tuesday.
Jan. 6 committee withdraws Trump subpoena
The House committee had voted to subpoena the former president during its final televised hearing before the midterm elections in October, demanding testimony and documents.
The House committee had voted to subpoena the former president during its final televised hearing before the midterm elections in October, demanding testimony and documents.
Nassau County DA launches investigation into Rep.-elect George Santos
“The numerous fabrications and inconsistencies associated with Congressman-elect Santos are nothing short of stunning,” said a spokesperson for the Nassau County DA's office.
“The numerous fabrications and inconsistencies associated with Congressman-elect Santos are nothing short of stunning,” said a spokesperson for the Nassau County DA's office.
Biden arrives in US Virgin Islands to relax between holidays
President Joe Biden is in St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands to enjoy some downtime and warmer weather and to ring in the new year with family.
President Joe Biden is in St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands to enjoy some downtime and warmer weather and to ring in the new year with family.
Title 42 stays in place for now; NYC says feds need to help cities
The U.S. Supreme Court voted to keep Title 42 in place for now, which means certain asylum-seekers can be turned away at the border. New York City said the feds need to come up with a long-term plan to help cities cope with the pressures.
The U.S. Supreme Court voted to keep Title 42 in place for now, which means certain asylum-seekers can be turned away at the border. New York City said the feds need to come up with a long-term plan to help cities cope with the pressures.
Mayor grades himself B+, promises 'Aaron Judge year'
When Eric Adams took office at the beginning of 2022, New York City was in the midst of a COVID surge, vaccine and mask mandates were in place, and major felonies were at their highest since 2016. So how does he think his administration has performed?
When Eric Adams took office at the beginning of 2022, New York City was in the midst of a COVID surge, vaccine and mask mandates were in place, and major felonies were at their highest since 2016. So how does he think his administration has performed?
Rep.-elect George Santos admits lying about background
Republican George Santos, who flipped a U.S. House seat in New York from blue to red, has admitted to making up key aspects of his educational, professional, and personal background.
Republican George Santos, who flipped a U.S. House seat in New York from blue to red, has admitted to making up key aspects of his educational, professional, and personal background.
'I was gonna run for president before I got high': Afroman announces 2024 White House run
Afroman for president? The early 2000's rapper wants to legalize weed and prostitution.
Afroman for president? The early 2000's rapper wants to legalize weed and prostitution.
Cher sparks engagement rumors with Alexander Edwards
Cher, 76, and Alexander 'AE' Edwards, 36, confirmed their relationship in early November.
Cher, 76, and Alexander 'AE' Edwards, 36, confirmed their relationship in early November.
Christmas storm, chaos in western NY leaves 34 dead
The death toll from a pre-Christmas blizzard that paralyzed the Buffalo area has risen to 34 in western New York. The dead have been found in their cars, homes and in snowbanks.
The death toll from a pre-Christmas blizzard that paralyzed the Buffalo area has risen to 34 in western New York. The dead have been found in their cars, homes and in snowbanks.
King Charles' first Christmas address pays tribute to first responders, late queen
"Christmas is a particularly poignant time for all of us who have lost loved ones," Charles said. "We feel their absence ... and remember them in each cherished tradition."
"Christmas is a particularly poignant time for all of us who have lost loved ones," Charles said. "We feel their absence ... and remember them in each cherished tradition."
Buses from Texas send migrants to VP Kamala Harris' home on Christmas Eve
Some were wearing T-shirts despite temperatures hovering around 15 degrees Fahrenheit. It was the coldest Christmas Eve on record in DC.
Some were wearing T-shirts despite temperatures hovering around 15 degrees Fahrenheit. It was the coldest Christmas Eve on record in DC.
President Biden, first lady bring holiday cheer to Children’s National Hospital
President Biden joined First Lady Dr. Jill Biden Friday for an annual holiday visit to Children's National Hospital.
President Biden joined First Lady Dr. Jill Biden Friday for an annual holiday visit to Children's National Hospital.
Twitter now publicly shows view counts next to tweets
Twitter view counts are now shown alongside other analytics like the number of retweets, quote tweets, and likes a post gets.
Twitter view counts are now shown alongside other analytics like the number of retweets, quote tweets, and likes a post gets.
Transcripts reveal link between Trump, Nevada fake electors
The planning was extensive, the transcripts show, and began as early as four days before the election, when state party officials began discussing whether Nevada’s Republican secretary of state would sign off on the alternate slate of electors.
The planning was extensive, the transcripts show, and began as early as four days before the election, when state party officials began discussing whether Nevada’s Republican secretary of state would sign off on the alternate slate of electors.
Jan. 6 final report: Trump 'lit that fire' of Capitol insurrection
The Jan. 6 committee’s report asserts that Trump criminally engaged in a “multi-part conspiracy” to overturn the lawful results of the 2020 election and failed to act to stop his supporters from attacking the Capitol.
The Jan. 6 committee’s report asserts that Trump criminally engaged in a “multi-part conspiracy” to overturn the lawful results of the 2020 election and failed to act to stop his supporters from attacking the Capitol.