New York subway attack: Frank R. James held without bail as police seek motive

Frank R. James, 62, the suspect in the shooting of 10 people aboard an N train in Sunset Park, Brooklyn was ordered held without bail Thursday during his arraignment in Brooklyn federal court. He could spend the rest of his life in prison if found guilty of throwing smoke grenades and opening fire on a crowded train.

NYC's gifted and talented program revived with major expansion

In a reversal from the previous administration, Mayor Eric Adams says he's not only keeping the controversial gifted and talented program but expanding it in NYC public schools.

Man blaming Trump's 'orders' for riot actions found guilty

An Ohio man who testified that he was “following presidential orders” from Donald Trump when he stormed the U.S. Capitol was convicted Thursday of obstructing Congress.

Elon Musk offers to buy 100% of Twitter for $43 billion

Elon Musk made a proposal to buy the remaining shares of Twitter that he doesn't already own, offering $54.20 per share of the company's stock.

New York subway attack: Suspect Frank James faces federal terror charge

Police have arrested Frank R. James, the man accused of shooting 10 people on a Brooklyn subway. Authorities have charged him with a federal terror-related offense.

With Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin out, who will be Hochul's running mate?

The resignation of Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin after his arrest in an alleged campaign finance scheme has left Governor Kathy Hochul without a running mate.

Blaming Trump: Jury hears that defense at Capitol riot trial

Mentions of Donald Trump have been rare at the first few trials for people charged with storming the U.S. Capitol, but that has changed: The latest Capitol riot defendant to go on trial is blaming his actions on the former president and his false claims about a stolen election.

Brooklyn subway shooting: Dozens hurt, shooter at large

The NYPD has identified a man that detectives are looking for who may be connected to the mass shooting that unfolded on a crowded subway train in Brooklyn at the height of the morning rush hour on Tuesday. Officers recovered a Glock 17 9mm semiautomatic pistol, three extended-capacity magazines, four smoke grenades, a hatchet, a container of gasoline, and a key to a U-Haul rental van, a top police official said.

Brooklyn subway shooting: Update on victims including several children

What would typically be a quiet Tuesday morning commute turned into a tragedy for families and students simply trying to get to work or school. More than two-dozen people were injured after the gunman opened fire on a rush-hour subway. Ten victims were shot

Biden to allow higher ethanol fuel blend this summer in bid to lower gas prices

President Joe Biden has journeyed to corn-rich Iowa to announce he's suspending federal rules that restrict ethanol in gasoline, aiming to strike at least a small blow against surging inflation.

Why Biden is waiving rule on higher levels of ethanol in gas this summer

President Joe Biden says his administration will suspend a federal rule that bars higher levels of ethanol in gasoline during the summer.

Biden: Russia war a 'genocide,' trying to 'wipe out' Ukraine

President Joe Biden on Tuesday said Russia's war in Ukraine amounted to genocide," accusing President Vladimir Putin of trying to "wipe out the idea of even being a Ukrainian."

Mayor Adams strives for order, post-COVID comeback

Mayor Eric Adams has vowed that he can deliver a safe, functional and fun city. The Democrat's optimism remained high even as he marked his 100th day as mayor by going into quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19.

State Department unable to compile list of foreign gifts to Trump

In a report published in the Federal Register, the department says the Executive Office of the President did not submit information about gifts received by Trump and his family from foreign leaders in 2020

Britney Spears announces she's pregnant after being forced to wear IUD during conservatorship

Britney Spears announced that she is pregnant on Monday after she claims she was barred from having more children during the conservatorship that controlled her life for nearly 14 years.

Juneteenth is now a paid holiday for NYC workers

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who was working remotely due to a COVID diagnosis, officially designated Juneteenth a paid city holiday. Monday's announcement marked a first in city history.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams tests positive for COVID-19

Mayor Eric Adams tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday and is self-isolating, according to his press secretary.

Schumer, NY officials decry ghost guns after deadly Bronx shooting

Lawmakers are calling for action to regulate the sale of 'ghost guns,' after an 'explosion' of them being recovered across New York City.