Community mourns loss of elderly man killed in Queens scooter shooting
Hamod Ali Saeidi, an 86-year-old resident of Richmond Hill, was shot and killed Saturday as he walked to the mosque for evening prayers.
Hamod Ali Saeidi, an 86-year-old resident of Richmond Hill, was shot and killed Saturday as he walked to the mosque for evening prayers.
Few Americans support full abortion bans, including in states that have them, AP-NORC poll finds
Most people who live in states that have banned abortion throughout pregnancy say they believe abortion should be available for at least the first six weeks, while others think there should be some restrictions.
Most people who live in states that have banned abortion throughout pregnancy say they believe abortion should be available for at least the first six weeks, while others think there should be some restrictions.
6 charged in alleged straw donor scheme to help get Eric Adams elected New York City mayor
Six people have been charged in an alleged scheme to divert tens of thousands of dollars in public funds to New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ campaign months before his election.
Six people have been charged in an alleged scheme to divert tens of thousands of dollars in public funds to New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ campaign months before his election.
First GOP debate faces threats of boycott as lower-polling candidates try to qualify
With a focus on gathering support and securing a spot on the debate stage, GOP candidates with lower poll numbers face pressure to meet the requirements set by the Republican National Committee.
With a focus on gathering support and securing a spot on the debate stage, GOP candidates with lower poll numbers face pressure to meet the requirements set by the Republican National Committee.
National Archives completes review of JFK assassination documents, 99% publicly available: White House
The Biden administration has released thousands of documents on JFK's assassination since 2021.
The Biden administration has released thousands of documents on JFK's assassination since 2021.
Morning-after pill vending machines gain popularity at college campuses post-Roe
Since last November, a library at the University of Washington has featured a different kind of vending machine. It's stocked with ibuprofen, pregnancy tests and the morning-after pill.
Since last November, a library at the University of Washington has featured a different kind of vending machine. It's stocked with ibuprofen, pregnancy tests and the morning-after pill.
New York City Council launches oversight hearing to evaluate mayor's response to smoke crisis
The New York City Council is launching an oversight hearing to evaluate Mayor Adams' response to the smoke that enveloped the city in June.
The New York City Council is launching an oversight hearing to evaluate Mayor Adams' response to the smoke that enveloped the city in June.
Ohio man gets life sentence for raping 9-year-old who went to Indiana for abortion
Gerson Fuentes, 28, confessed to Columbus police.
Gerson Fuentes, 28, confessed to Columbus police.
Freed from prison for a crime he didn't commit, 'Central Park Five' member wins NYC Council race
A member of the “Central Park Five" has won the Democratic primary for a seat on the New York City Council representing Central Harlem.
A member of the “Central Park Five" has won the Democratic primary for a seat on the New York City Council representing Central Harlem.
Conservatives go to red states and liberals head to blue as the country grows more polarized
Americans are segregating by their politics at a rapid clip, helping fuel the greatest divide between the states in modern history.
Americans are segregating by their politics at a rapid clip, helping fuel the greatest divide between the states in modern history.
Judge limits Biden administration's contact with social media companies
The judge cited "substantial evidence" of a far-reaching censorship campaign.
The judge cited "substantial evidence" of a far-reaching censorship campaign.
Trump, DeSantis court Moms for Liberty in a sign of the group's rising influence over the GOP
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says that 2024 will be the year that parents “finally fight back” as he kicks off an annual gathering of Moms for Liberty that is drawing top GOP candidates.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says that 2024 will be the year that parents “finally fight back” as he kicks off an annual gathering of Moms for Liberty that is drawing top GOP candidates.
Supreme Court will decide if some judges have gone too far in striking down gun restrictions
A year after its sweeping gun rights ruling, the Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether judges are going too far in striking down restrictions on firearms.
A year after its sweeping gun rights ruling, the Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether judges are going too far in striking down restrictions on firearms.
North Carolina governor signs bill revising state's abortion law before it takes effect
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has signed into law adjustments to new abortion restrictions taking effect in the state this weekend.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has signed into law adjustments to new abortion restrictions taking effect in the state this weekend.
Trump's GOP support dips slightly after his indictment over classified documents: poll
Former President Donald Trump’s criminal indictment on charges of mishandling government secrets appears to have dented his popularity among Republicans — but only slightly.
Former President Donald Trump’s criminal indictment on charges of mishandling government secrets appears to have dented his popularity among Republicans — but only slightly.
Biden is wrapping a campaign fundraising blitz aimed at making a bold early statement
President Joe Biden has cozied up to high-dollar donors at Upper East Side penthouses in New York and on West Coast decks in recent weeks.
President Joe Biden has cozied up to high-dollar donors at Upper East Side penthouses in New York and on West Coast decks in recent weeks.
Mike Pence meets with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in surprise trip to Ukraine
The former vice president’s visit was to discuss matters of mutual interest between the two countries and to reaffirm U.S. support for Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
The former vice president’s visit was to discuss matters of mutual interest between the two countries and to reaffirm U.S. support for Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Judge will weigh whether Donald Trump's New York criminal case should be moved to federal court
A federal judge in New York City is set to hear arguments Tuesday over whether the state criminal hush money prosecution of former President Donald Trump can be moved to federal court.
A federal judge in New York City is set to hear arguments Tuesday over whether the state criminal hush money prosecution of former President Donald Trump can be moved to federal court.
Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis to hold dueling New Hampshire campaign events after timing dispute
Ron DeSantis' campaign angered some members of a New Hampshire women’s group by scheduling a town hall around the same time as their event for Donald Trump.
Ron DeSantis' campaign angered some members of a New Hampshire women’s group by scheduling a town hall around the same time as their event for Donald Trump.
US government to award $1.7 billion to buy electric and low-emission buses
The grants will allow transit agencies and governments to buy 1,700 U.S.-built buses, and half of the vehicles will have zero carbon emissions.
The grants will allow transit agencies and governments to buy 1,700 U.S.-built buses, and half of the vehicles will have zero carbon emissions.