Brittney Griner's lawyer says WNBA star fears she may never be released from Russian prison

"She is not yet absolutely convinced that America will be able to take her home," Boykov said in an interview with the New York Times. "She is very worried about what the price of that will be, and she is afraid that she will have to serve the whole sentence here in Russia."

New law in New York aims to reduce thefts of catalytic converters

Thefts of catalytic converters in New York City have almost quadrupled in 2022 compared to 2021. Now the state has passed legislation that seeks to reduce these thefts.

Obama headed to battleground states to boost Dems before midterms

Democrats are trying to retain power in the face of widespread economic uncertainty and the traditional midterm headwinds against the party in power.

Elon Musk tweets about ongoing funding for satellite service in Ukraine

He suggested that SpaceX may continue to fund its satellite-based Starlink internet service in Ukraine -- but his tone and wording also raised the possibility that he was just being sarcastic.

Biden makes late push for West Coast Democrats ahead of midterms

Throughout the West Coast trip, Biden has had to compete for the spotlight and contend with a troubling new inflation report and rising gas prices.

Justice Department seeks to end special master's review of Trump Mar-a-Lago case

The Justice Department has asked a federal appeals court to overturn a judge’s appointment of an independent arbiter to review documents seized during an FBI search of former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate.

Eric Adams tax return released

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has released his federal tax return. Here's what it shows.

Poll shows race for NY governor is tightening

It is becoming a tight race with for the 2022 election for New York governor.

Supreme Court rejects Trump's plea to step into Mar-a-Lago case

The Supreme Court has rejected former President Donald Trump’s plea to step into the legal fight over the FBI search of his Florida estate.

Migrant families being placed in hotels, kids in schools in NYC

Dozens of migrant families are being temporarily housed in hotels in New York City and the children are being enrolled in public schools. But as the challenges continue, the governor is calling on the president to help.

Federal appeals court gives reprieve to New York's gun law

A federal appeals court in Manhattan allowed New York to continue enforcing its new gun law as it considers a lower court ruling that would block key provisions.

Labor Dept. proposal could upend rules for gig workers, companies

The U.S. Department of Labor is publishing a new proposal on how workers should be classified saying that thousands of people have been incorrectly labeled as contractors rather than employees, potentially curtailing access to benefits and protections they rightfully deserve.

Justice Dept. asks court to deny Trump plea over FBI search

The Biden administration on Tuesday urged the Supreme Court to steer clear of a legal fight over classified documents seized during an FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Florida estate.

Photos: Angela Lansbury through the years

Known for her signature strawberry-blonde hair and sultry voice, Angela Lansbury will forever be remembered as one of Hollywood’s most legendary stars.

King Charles III to be crowned May 6, 2023, Buckingham Palace says

King Charles III will be crowned at Westminster Abbey on May 6 in a ceremony that will embrace the past but look to the modern world after the 70-year reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II.