Murphy signs bill to restore voting rights to some convicts
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday signed legislation restoring voting rights to convicts who are out of prison on parole or probation.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday signed legislation restoring voting rights to convicts who are out of prison on parole or probation.
Alexandria football coach immortalized in ‘Remember the Titans’ dies at 84
Legendary Alexandria high school football coach Herman Boone - who was portrayed by Denzel Washington in the iconic film “Remember the Titans” – has died at 84.
Legendary Alexandria high school football coach Herman Boone - who was portrayed by Denzel Washington in the iconic film “Remember the Titans” – has died at 84.
Cuomo: New York will look at importing drugs from Canada
New York will form a Prescription Importation Commission, which will work with insurers, consumers and health care providers to identify any potential consumer savings from importing drugs from Canada.
New York will form a Prescription Importation Commission, which will work with insurers, consumers and health care providers to identify any potential consumer savings from importing drugs from Canada.
Judge tosses Paul Manafort's fraud case
A judge has thrown out Paul Manafort’s New York mortgage fraud case on double jeopardy grounds.
A judge has thrown out Paul Manafort’s New York mortgage fraud case on double jeopardy grounds.
President Trump signs executive order giving federal workers day off on Christmas Eve
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that will give federal workers the day off on Christmas Eve.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that will give federal workers the day off on Christmas Eve.
De Blasio vows to end street homelessness 'as we know it'
The Democratic mayor's plan to end street homelessness "as we know it" includes adding 1,000 new "safe haven" beds in houses of worship.
The Democratic mayor's plan to end street homelessness "as we know it" includes adding 1,000 new "safe haven" beds in houses of worship.
‘Cute, I am’: Newborns dressed like Baby Yoda at Pittsburgh hospital
The Force is strong with newborns delivered at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital this holiday season, each of whom has been dressed up in Santa hats with floppy green ears to look like Baby Yoda.
The Force is strong with newborns delivered at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital this holiday season, each of whom has been dressed up in Santa hats with floppy green ears to look like Baby Yoda.
‘Indisputably better’: Barack Obama says world would see ‘significant improvements’ if run by women
Speaking at a private event on leadership in Singapore, former President Barack Obama said that the world would see “significant improvements” if every country was run by women, BBC News reported.
Speaking at a private event on leadership in Singapore, former President Barack Obama said that the world would see “significant improvements” if every country was run by women, BBC News reported.
Washington bracing for impeachment as battle lines harden
As Washington braces for this week's expected vote to impeach President Donald Trump, partisan battle lines hardened on Sunday.
As Washington braces for this week's expected vote to impeach President Donald Trump, partisan battle lines hardened on Sunday.
Cuomo: Ban gun ownership for out-of-state offenders
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to tighten gun restrictions by preventing people from getting a New York gun license if they have committed a serious crime in another state, the Democratic governor announced Sunday.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to tighten gun restrictions by preventing people from getting a New York gun license if they have committed a serious crime in another state, the Democratic governor announced Sunday.
At Army-Navy game, President Trump touts new pro sports option
President Donald Trump used his appearance at the annual Army-Navy football game to pitch to the players an administration policy change that clears the way for athletes at the nation's military academies to play professional sports after they graduate and delay their active-duty service.
President Donald Trump used his appearance at the annual Army-Navy football game to pitch to the players an administration policy change that clears the way for athletes at the nation's military academies to play professional sports after they graduate and delay their active-duty service.
5-year-old boy diagnosed with brain cancer rides off to treatment on a magical ‘unicorn’
A 5-year-old boy who loves unicorns got a magical sendoff from his kindergarten classmates and community after finding out that he would need treatment for brain cancer.
A 5-year-old boy who loves unicorns got a magical sendoff from his kindergarten classmates and community after finding out that he would need treatment for brain cancer.
Supreme Court to hear dispute over subpoenas for Trump financial records
The Supreme Court said Friday it will hear President Donald Trump's pleas to keep his tax, bank and financial records private, a major confrontation between the president and Congress that also could affect the 2020 presidential campaign.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will hear President Donald Trump's pleas to keep his tax, bank and financial records private, a major confrontation between the president and Congress that also could affect the 2020 presidential campaign.
NJ lawmakers considering referendum to legalize cannabis
New Jersey lawmakers held hearings Thursday on a proposal to let voters decide in 2020 whether to legalize recreational marijuana and set a vote for next week in the Legislature.
New Jersey lawmakers held hearings Thursday on a proposal to let voters decide in 2020 whether to legalize recreational marijuana and set a vote for next week in the Legislature.
Doctor: Democrat Bloomberg, 77, is in 'outstanding health'
Michael Bloomberg is in “outstanding health,” but a letter from his doctor released Thursday notes that the 77-year-old Democratic presidential candidate is receiving treatment for several medical conditions, including an irregular heartbeat.
Michael Bloomberg is in “outstanding health,” but a letter from his doctor released Thursday notes that the 77-year-old Democratic presidential candidate is receiving treatment for several medical conditions, including an irregular heartbeat.
City leaders facing tough questions after murder of Barnard college student
The murder of Barnard College freshman Tessa Majors is sparking anger from some New Yorkers, who are laying the blame for her death at the feet of city officials under whose watch they say crime has been staging a comeback.
The murder of Barnard College freshman Tessa Majors is sparking anger from some New Yorkers, who are laying the blame for her death at the feet of city officials under whose watch they say crime has been staging a comeback.
US, China reach trade deal in principle, awaiting Trump’s sign off, reports say
The U.S. and China have reached a trade deal agreement in principle, which was awaiting President Donald Trump’s sign off on Thursday, according to reports.
The U.S. and China have reached a trade deal agreement in principle, which was awaiting President Donald Trump’s sign off on Thursday, according to reports.
Outrage over Barnard College student's death, perceived increase in NYC crime
The brutal murder of Barnard College freshman Tessa Majors is putting the focus city officials and recent increases in crime in New York City.
The brutal murder of Barnard College freshman Tessa Majors is putting the focus city officials and recent increases in crime in New York City.
Greta Thunberg changes Twitter bio in response to Trump calling her TIME cover honor ‘ridiculous’
While much of the world was congratulating climate change activist Greta Thunberg for being announced as TIME magazine’s Person of the Year, President Donald Trump took to Twitter to mock the 16-year-old, saying she has an “anger management problem.”
While much of the world was congratulating climate change activist Greta Thunberg for being announced as TIME magazine’s Person of the Year, President Donald Trump took to Twitter to mock the 16-year-old, saying she has an “anger management problem.”
$400M border wall contract under investigation
The Defense Department's internal watchdog is investigating a $400 million border wall contract awarded to a firm that used multiple appearances on Fox News to push for the job.
The Defense Department's internal watchdog is investigating a $400 million border wall contract awarded to a firm that used multiple appearances on Fox News to push for the job.