Tom Hanks says he turned down Jeff Bezos' offer to go to space

Tom Hanks confirmed that Jeff Bezos offered him a ride to space aboard his Blue Origin rocket before William Shatner, but it came with a hefty price tag.

Biden admin considering vaccine mandate for businesses with fewer than 100 employees

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is considering whether businesses with fewer than 100 employees should be subject to the same COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandate it is implementing on big businesses.

House Democrats on track to vote on Biden's $1.85T package Friday

Democrats in the House appear on the verge of advancing President Joe Biden’s $1.85 trillion-and-growing domestic policy package.

Judge questions Trump lawyers over attempt to shield Jan. 6 documents

A federal judge is questioning Donald Trump's efforts to withhold documents from Congress related to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.

New grand jury seated as Trump criminal probe continues

New York prosecutors conducting a criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump's business dealings have convened a new grand jury to hear evidence as the previous panel's term was set to run out.

Federal lawsuit alleges NRA illegally funded Trump, other GOP candidates

A federal lawsuit accuses the National Rifle Association of violating campaign finance laws by using shell companies to illegally funnel up to $35 million to Republican candidates, including former President Donald Trump, Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri and others.

Mayor-elect Eric Adams wants to be paid in Bitcoin

Eric Adams, the next mayor of New York, says he will accept some of his City Hall salary in Bitcoin.

Russian Steele dossier source arrested for allegedly lying to FBI

A Russian analyst who contributed to the notorious Steele Dossier during an investigation into the Trump campaign has been arrested for allegedly lying to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

MURPHY WINS: Gov. Phil Murphy wins narrow reelection in New Jersey

Democrat Phil Murphy defeated Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli, becoming the first Democratic governor to win reelection in New Jersey since 1977.

Republican wins are wake up call for Democrats across nation

As President Joe Biden urges Democrats to pass his infrastructure bill, a political analyst says if they don't, the 2022 elections could see more Republican surprises.

Paid leave, immigration, tax changes added to $1.75T Biden bill

House Democrats have added paid family and medical leave, immigration law changes and a state-and-local tax break to President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion social services and environmental bill.

Mayor-elect Eric Adams pledges to make NYC 'safer' and more 'business-friendly'

Mayor-elect Eric Adams promised Wednesday to be a practical and progressive mayor who will make the nation's largest city safer and more business-friendly.

Hochul unveils scaled-down plans for renovating Penn Station

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has detailed plans to redo often-maligned Penn Station, the country's busiest rail hub.

Murphy, Ciattarelli in a tight race for New Jersey governor

Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy and Republican Jack Ciattarelli were locked in what amounts to a tie in the New Jersey governor's race.

Democrats reach deal to lower prescription drug costs in $1.75T spending bill

Democrats reached an agreement on a plan to lower prescription drug costs for seniors as part of President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion social spending plan.

Florida's DeSantis dubs Biden admin the 'Brandon administration'

Cheers and chants of "Let's go, Brandon" erupted after DeSantis made the joke while speaking at an election integrity press conference in Palm Beach Wednesday morning.

Mario Batali's sexual misconduct trial in Boston set for April

Celebrity chef Mario Batali's trial on a sexual misconduct charge in Boston has been set for April 11. Batali has pleaded not guilty to indecent assault and battery on allegations that he forcibly kissed and groped a woman at a Boston restaurant in 2017.

Kobe Bryant helicopter crash: LA County supervisors approve $2.5M settlement of 2 suits

Under the proposed settlement, still subject to court approval, Matthew Mauser stands to receive $1.25 million and siblings J.J. Altobelli and Alexis Altobelli would share another $1.25 million.

De Blasio files paperwork to set up run for NY governor

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is one step closer to joining the race for governor of New York after filing paperwork with the Board of Elections to create a fundraising committee.