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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.”

$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.

Trump calls Greta Thunberg 'Person of Year' selection "ridiculous"

President Donald Trump lashed out at 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg on Thursday, a day after she was named by Time as its Person of the Year, calling her selection “ridiculous."

Trump signs order targeting college anti-Semitism

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday targeting what his administration describes as a growing problem with anti-Semitic harassment on college campuses.

NYC photographer captures telling moments with Amy Schumer, Aziz Ansari and other comics

Marcus Russell Price photographs comedians. He has worked with Amy Schumer, Pete Davidson, Aziz Ansari, Hannibal Buress, and more, capturing their biggest moments and also small, unguarded ones.

Can late entries into the 2020 presidential race find their footing with voters?

Two late entries to the Democratic race are threatening to shake things up and upend the entire primary system, less than three months before the first votes are cast. 

With treatments failing, Michigan toddler with leukemia has bucket list to fulfill

Gabe's treatments for lymphoblastic leukemia haven't worked and he's relapsed three times. On Thanksgiving, his parents made the decision it was time to shift course and start focusing on Gabe's quality of life for the time he has left. So while Gabe may have taken his first steps in the hospital, his parents intend for him to "find the joy" outside of it.

Trump to attend Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia Saturday

White House spokesman Judd Deere confirmed Monday on Twitter that the President would be heading to Philadelphia to attend the game for the third time.

Norwegian Cruise Lines sends birthday party goodies for cruise-line ‘obsessed’ boy with autism

A boy with autism who is "obsessed" with cruises asked for a Norwegian Cruise Lines-themed birthday party, so the company's CEO sent boxes full of branded goodies to help make the party extra special.