Cuba Gooding Jr.'s groping trial set for February
A judge says Cuba Gooding Jr. will go on trial in February in his New York City groping case, which involves allegations that the Oscar-winning actor violated three different women at three different Manhattan night spots in 2018 and 2019.
A judge says Cuba Gooding Jr. will go on trial in February in his New York City groping case, which involves allegations that the Oscar-winning actor violated three different women at three different Manhattan night spots in 2018 and 2019.
‘Heroes we needed’: Jill Biden congratulates 2020, 2021 Teachers of the Year at White House
Dr. Jill Biden hosted the 2020 and 2021 State and National Teachers of the Year at the White House on Monday in a months-long delayed event to celebrate their talents and commitment to education.
Dr. Jill Biden hosted the 2020 and 2021 State and National Teachers of the Year at the White House on Monday in a months-long delayed event to celebrate their talents and commitment to education.
Microsoft says it warned Bill Gates about flirting in 2008
Microsoft executives in 2008 warned Bill Gates to stop sending flirtatious emails to a female employee but dropped the matter after he told them he would stop, the company revealed Monday.
Microsoft executives in 2008 warned Bill Gates to stop sending flirtatious emails to a female employee but dropped the matter after he told them he would stop, the company revealed Monday.
Trump sues to block release of documents to Jan. 6 committee
Former President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit to block the release of White House documents to the Jan. 6 select committee of Congress, challenging President Joe Biden's decision to hand them over.
Former President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit to block the release of White House documents to the Jan. 6 select committee of Congress, challenging President Joe Biden's decision to hand them over.
Harris to discuss drought, Biden climate change proposal at Lake Mead
Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday will visit Lake Mead in Nevada to highlight the problems caused by Western drought.
Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday will visit Lake Mead in Nevada to highlight the problems caused by Western drought.
DOJ asks Supreme Court to block Texas abortion law
The Justice Department asked the high court Monday to lift an order imposed by a conservative federal appeals court that has allowed Texas to continue enforcing the nation's strictest curbs on abortion.
The Justice Department asked the high court Monday to lift an order imposed by a conservative federal appeals court that has allowed Texas to continue enforcing the nation's strictest curbs on abortion.
Kobe Bryant lawsuit: LA County demands Vanessa Bryant take psychiatric exam ahead of trial
Court documents show that the county is not only looking to force Kobe’s widow to undergo a psychiatric evaluation but also evaluations of the children and siblings of other crash victims, including a five-year-old.
Court documents show that the county is not only looking to force Kobe’s widow to undergo a psychiatric evaluation but also evaluations of the children and siblings of other crash victims, including a five-year-old.
Bill Clinton to spend 1 more night in hospital for non-COVID-related infection
Former President Bill Clinton was admitted to a Southern California hospital this week with a non-COVID-19-related infection but is "on the mend."
Former President Bill Clinton was admitted to a Southern California hospital this week with a non-COVID-19-related infection but is "on the mend."
'Democracy survived': Biden pays tribute to fallen peace officers
President Biden spoke at the 40th Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service to remember the 491 law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty in 2019 and 2020.
President Biden spoke at the 40th Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service to remember the 491 law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty in 2019 and 2020.
Biden willing to shorten programs to pass $3.5T spending bill
President Joe Biden says he would prefer to cut the duration of programs in his big social services and climate change package rather than eliminate some entirely.
President Joe Biden says he would prefer to cut the duration of programs in his big social services and climate change package rather than eliminate some entirely.
Eric Adams says he'd likely preserve NYC schools' gifted program
The Democrat who will likely become New York City’s next mayor says he does not intend to get rid of the city’s program for gifted and talented students.
The Democrat who will likely become New York City’s next mayor says he does not intend to get rid of the city’s program for gifted and talented students.
Biden highlights cheaper child care in speech on stalled spending bill
As part of his continued push for his stalled social spending bill, President Joe Biden claimed investments in child care and other social safety net programs are imperative to keep America competitive in the global economy.
As part of his continued push for his stalled social spending bill, President Joe Biden claimed investments in child care and other social safety net programs are imperative to keep America competitive in the global economy.
Biden’s Supreme Court commission holds public meeting on reform
President Biden’s commission on the U.S. Supreme Court, tasked with studying potential changes like expansion and term limits, is meeting on Friday.
President Biden’s commission on the U.S. Supreme Court, tasked with studying potential changes like expansion and term limits, is meeting on Friday.
Eric Adams now open to vaccine mandates for NYC students
Democratic mayoral candidate Eric Adams said he would consider implementing COVID-19 vaccine mandates for New York City school children if he’s elected mayor.
Democratic mayoral candidate Eric Adams said he would consider implementing COVID-19 vaccine mandates for New York City school children if he’s elected mayor.
Climate change: US report targets economic risks from extreme weather
A new White House report addresses how the U.S. economy could be affected by climate change, including extreme heat, flooding, storms and wildfires.
A new White House report addresses how the U.S. economy could be affected by climate change, including extreme heat, flooding, storms and wildfires.
Trump expected to give deposition in lawsuit
Former President Donald Trump is slated to return to New York City to provide a videotaped deposition in a case about his security team’s crackdown on a protest during the early days of his presidential campaign in 2015.
Former President Donald Trump is slated to return to New York City to provide a videotaped deposition in a case about his security team’s crackdown on a protest during the early days of his presidential campaign in 2015.
Trump expected to give deposition in protesters' lawsuit
The lawsuit stems from a protest outside that same New York City tower over negative comments Trump had made about Mexico and Mexican immigrants. Trump’s testimony will be played for a jury if the case proceeds to trial.
The lawsuit stems from a protest outside that same New York City tower over negative comments Trump had made about Mexico and Mexican immigrants. Trump’s testimony will be played for a jury if the case proceeds to trial.
De Blasio: City Council wants Thomas Jefferson statue removed
A request to remove a statue of Founding Father Thomas Jefferson from City Hall came from members of the City Council, the mayor said, and not from him or his wife. The statue has stood in City Hall for 187 years.
A request to remove a statue of Founding Father Thomas Jefferson from City Hall came from members of the City Council, the mayor said, and not from him or his wife. The statue has stood in City Hall for 187 years.
Biden: Number of unvaccinated in US ‘unacceptably high’ amid measured progress
President Joe Biden gave an update on America’s COVID-19 vaccination progress as the rate of administering the shots picked up in recent days.
President Joe Biden gave an update on America’s COVID-19 vaccination progress as the rate of administering the shots picked up in recent days.
Women and trans inmates to be moved from Rikers Island to state lockups
Officials say that nearly all female and transgender inmates at New York City's Rikers Island jail complex will be temporarily transferred to state lockups to relieve strain on the city's failing jails. The city will provide bus service for visitors.
Officials say that nearly all female and transgender inmates at New York City's Rikers Island jail complex will be temporarily transferred to state lockups to relieve strain on the city's failing jails. The city will provide bus service for visitors.