Michael Avenatti tells jury he won't testify in Stormy Daniels extortion case

Michael Avenatti said Tuesday that he will not testify at his trial on charges that he cheated porn actor Stormy Daniels out of nearly $300,000 in book proceeds.

President Trump tried to seize voting machines during 2020 election, report says

About six weeks after President Donald Trump lost the 2020 election, he told his personal attorney Rudy Giuliani to contact the Department of Homeland Security to ask if the department could lawfully seize voting machines in key swing states, according to a report in The New York Times.

Joe Rogan and Spotify: How COVID-19 backlash could impact platform

Neil Young's protest against Spotify over podcaster Joe Rogan is rocking the world's most popular streaming service, and it's putting a spotlight on its business priorities.

Fulton County DA investigating Donald Trump asks FBI for security help

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on Sunday wrote a letter to the FBI office in Atlanta asking for a risk assessment of the county courthouse and government center. She also asked the FBI to provide protective resources, “to include intelligence and federal agents.”

Andrew Cuomo criminal charges: DA declines to pursue case

Oswego County District Attorney Gregory Oakes announced on Monday that he will not pursue criminal charges against Andrew Cuomo after a woman accused the former governor of running his fingers across the chest of her shirt at a public event.

NYC offering free home delivery of COVID antiviral pills

New Yorkers who have tested positive for COVID-19 can contact their doctor to request a delivery of the antiviral pill or can call 212-COVID19.

Trump dangles prospect of pardons for Jan. 6 defendants during Texas visit

“If I run and if I win, we will treat those people from January 6th fairly,” Trump said Saturday night during a rally in Conroe, Texas.

Gov. Hochul extends NY mask mandate to Feb. 10

Hochul said the mask mandate could be lifted after Feb. 10 if case counts keep declining.

Biden visits collapsed bridge in Pittsburgh, touts new infrastructure law

President Biden on Friday traveled to Pennsylvania to highlight some of his White House achievements so far, including his infrastructure package intended to help repair crumbling roads and bridges.

Bidens welcome new family cat named Willow to White House

President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden have adopted Willow, a 2-year-old gray and white farm cat from Pennsylvania.

Stormy Daniels takes the stand in Michael Avenatti fraud trial

Stormy Daniels took her star turn on the witness stand Thursday at California lawyer Michael Avenatti’s trial, telling a jury Avenatti “stole from me and lied to me.”

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer will retire

Justice Stephen Breyer, a liberal, will reportedly retire from the U.S. Supreme Court. President Joe Biden has pledged to nominate a Black woman to the bench.

Mayor Adams on gun crime: NYC will 'crack down on trigger pullers'

"We are going to go to 30 precincts where 80% of the gun violence is now located and crack down on trigger pullers," Adams told FOX 5 NY.

Biden to meet with NYC mayor to discuss crime

President Joe Biden plans to travel to New York City next week to meet with Mayor Eric Adams as the city has suffered from several high-profile crimes.

Murals for Mamba: Kobe Bryant’s legacy honored through art

There are multiple locations worldwide embellished in purple and gold as numerous artists have expressed their admiration for Kobe Bryant by painting ravishing murals in his honor.

NY indoor mask mandate stays in place after confusing day

An appeals judge in New York is leaving the state's indoor mask mandate in place while state officials appeal another court's ruling that the mandate is unconstitutional.

NY Bail Reform: Mayor Adams' call for changes faces resistance

Mayor Eric Adams wants the state's bail reform law to be changed so that judges could determine if a person arrested is too dangerous to remain on the streets before their trial.