In call, Biden warns Putin of 'severe costs' of Ukraine invasion
President Joe Biden told Russia’s Vladimir Putin that invading Ukraine would cause “widespread human suffering” and that the West was committed to diplomacy to end the crisis but “equally prepared for other scenarios."
President Joe Biden told Russia’s Vladimir Putin that invading Ukraine would cause “widespread human suffering” and that the West was committed to diplomacy to end the crisis but “equally prepared for other scenarios."
Snoop Dogg buys Death Row Records, label that launched him
Snoop Dogg has purchased Death Row Records — the label that actually launched his career. Snoop vows to make Death Row relevant once more. The unreleased material from Tupac Shakur, Dr. Dre and Snoop himself could be a gold mine.
Snoop Dogg has purchased Death Row Records — the label that actually launched his career. Snoop vows to make Death Row relevant once more. The unreleased material from Tupac Shakur, Dr. Dre and Snoop himself could be a gold mine.
Vice President Harris hails Newark as model for lead replacement
Newark struggled with high levels of lead in drinking water for years, prompting outrage. But on Friday, Vice President Kamala Harris visited Newark to praise the city for replacing all lead water pipes in just three years — much, much sooner than anticipated.
Newark struggled with high levels of lead in drinking water for years, prompting outrage. But on Friday, Vice President Kamala Harris visited Newark to praise the city for replacing all lead water pipes in just three years — much, much sooner than anticipated.
Ian McDonald of Foreigner and King Crimson dies at 75
Ian McDonald, a co-founder of the pioneering prog-rock band King Crimson and stadium rock hitmaker Foreigner, has died. What a career — McDonald formed King Crimson in 1968 and if that wasn't enough, he also formed Foreigner eight years later. He was 75.
Ian McDonald, a co-founder of the pioneering prog-rock band King Crimson and stadium rock hitmaker Foreigner, has died. What a career — McDonald formed King Crimson in 1968 and if that wasn't enough, he also formed Foreigner eight years later. He was 75.
Biden moves to split $7 billion in frozen Afghan funds for 9/11 victims
President Joe Biden is expected to move some $7 billion of the Afghan central bank’s assets frozen in the American funding system to fund humanitarian relief in Afghanistan and compensate victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
President Joe Biden is expected to move some $7 billion of the Afghan central bank’s assets frozen in the American funding system to fund humanitarian relief in Afghanistan and compensate victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
Hillary Clinton to speak at New York Democratic convention: report
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is slated to speak at the New York State Democratic Convention next week, according to sources who spoke to CNBC.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is slated to speak at the New York State Democratic Convention next week, according to sources who spoke to CNBC.
Trump turns to endorsements in several high-profile midterm contests
Former President Donald Trump remains a popular figure with the GOP as he considers another bid for the White House. Trump is flexing the power of his endorsement in several high-profile midterm contests.
Former President Donald Trump remains a popular figure with the GOP as he considers another bid for the White House. Trump is flexing the power of his endorsement in several high-profile midterm contests.
Emotional Mayor Adams asks for help stopping gun violence in NYC
On the same day that police responded to three shootings within a few hours across multiple boroughs, Mayor Eric Adams delivered a tearful address as he pledge to stop gun violence.
On the same day that police responded to three shootings within a few hours across multiple boroughs, Mayor Eric Adams delivered a tearful address as he pledge to stop gun violence.
InStyle, Entertainment Weekly drop print magazines, go fully digital
Some iconic magazines that made their marks in American pop culture are vanishing from the supermarket checkout line and are going completely digital.
Some iconic magazines that made their marks in American pop culture are vanishing from the supermarket checkout line and are going completely digital.
Mask mandate in New York lifted
A mask mandate requiring face coverings in most indoor public settings, like grocery stores, shops, and offices has been lifted as of Thursday.
A mask mandate requiring face coverings in most indoor public settings, like grocery stores, shops, and offices has been lifted as of Thursday.
Biden stresses need to lower prescription drug costs in fight against US inflation
President Biden visited Culpeper, Va., to call attention to the “unacceptable” cost of medications on the heels of a dire U.S. inflation report.
President Biden visited Culpeper, Va., to call attention to the “unacceptable” cost of medications on the heels of a dire U.S. inflation report.
NYC Mayor Adams asks NY lawmakers for funding to make streets safer
Mayor Adams came armed with a list of key initiatives he says will help the city rebound from the pandemic and boost the economy.
Mayor Adams came armed with a list of key initiatives he says will help the city rebound from the pandemic and boost the economy.
Why mask mandates are falling across the U.S.
As the omicron wave subsides, New York and several other states have lifted some or all mask mandates. But the CDC still suggests you keep wearing a mask indoors and actually recommends stronger masks such as the N95 or the KN95. Are you still wearing a mask? If so, what kind?
As the omicron wave subsides, New York and several other states have lifted some or all mask mandates. But the CDC still suggests you keep wearing a mask indoors and actually recommends stronger masks such as the N95 or the KN95. Are you still wearing a mask? If so, what kind?
NY mask mandate lifted for businesses, mask mandate in schools continues
Gov. Kathy Hochul will lift a COVID-19 mask mandate requiring face coverings in most indoor public settings, like grocery stores, shops, and offices effective Thursday.
Gov. Kathy Hochul will lift a COVID-19 mask mandate requiring face coverings in most indoor public settings, like grocery stores, shops, and offices effective Thursday.
Biden administration denies it will fund programs to hand out crack pipes
The White House is now denying that the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services is seeking to give grants to programs that hand out crack pipes to drug addicts.
The White House is now denying that the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services is seeking to give grants to programs that hand out crack pipes to drug addicts.
Betty Davis, Queen of Funk, dies at 77
Funk icon Betty Davis has died. She was 77.
Funk icon Betty Davis has died. She was 77.
NY school mask mandate: Patience wearing thin
Mounting frustration over New York state's school mask mandate has reached a feverish level, especially now that many of the states in the Northeast are lifting their mandates.
Mounting frustration over New York state's school mask mandate has reached a feverish level, especially now that many of the states in the Northeast are lifting their mandates.
McConnell rebukes RNC, calls Jan. 6 'violent insurrection'
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is criticizing the Republican National Committee for censuring two House GOP lawmakers investigating the "violent insurrection" on Jan. 6, 2021, saying it's not the party's job to police the views of lawmakers.
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is criticizing the Republican National Committee for censuring two House GOP lawmakers investigating the "violent insurrection" on Jan. 6, 2021, saying it's not the party's job to police the views of lawmakers.
Trump tells Joe Rogan to 'stop apologizing' over Spotify podcast
Former President Donald Trump said Joe Rogan should “stop apologizing” to leftie “lunatics” amid his ongoing Spotify podcast controversy.
Former President Donald Trump said Joe Rogan should “stop apologizing” to leftie “lunatics” amid his ongoing Spotify podcast controversy.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams says he will live on $10 a day diet
Mayor Eric Adams says he plans on spending no more than $10 a day to eat a plant-based diet.
Mayor Eric Adams says he plans on spending no more than $10 a day to eat a plant-based diet.