Colorado poised to ban 'fatphobia' in workplace, housing

The law aims to prevent landlords from discriminating against renters due to weight limits and to implement workplace accommodations for overweight Americans.

Most US cities would need new lead water pipes within 10 years under newly-proposed EPA rules

In the U.S., there are more than 9 million lead pipes still in the ground, which are typically the biggest source of lead in drinking water. Lead is particularly dangerous to young children.

Global leaders pay tribute to Henry Kissinger, while record also draws criticism

Henry Kissinger served two presidents, Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, and dominated foreign policy as the United States withdrew from Vietnam and established ties with China.

Outrage after pop singer Sabrina Carpenter used Brooklyn Catholic church as a setting

The pastor of a Roman Catholic Church in Brooklyn has been stripped of his administrative duties after allowing singer Sabrina Carpenter to film her music video for the song "Feather" inside the building.

Fortune Cookie maker looks to fight hate with tasty messages of love

A New York-based company that's responsible for the messages inside your fortune cookies is taking on hate by spreading kindness one sweet at a time.

University of Oklahoma football coach falls, gets trampled on by players: 'This is how people die'

The University of Oklahoma's head football coach, Brent Venables, escaped what could've been a life-threatening incident when his players accidentally trampled him during their field entrance.

Biden targets Rep. Lauren Boebert's district in Colorado visit

The White House says Biden will speak about clean energy and “how self-described MAGA Republicans like Boebert are threatening those investments, jobs, and opportunities."

Trump's lawyers hope to distance him away from embracing Jan. 6 rioters on the trail

Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers have suggested their strategy in his election interference case in Washington involves distancing him from the horde of U.S. Capitol rioters, whom he has embraced on the campaign trail.

US authorities charge man from India in plot to kill a Sikh separatist leader in New York City

U.S. Attorney Damian Williams announced the charges against Nikhil Gupta, 52, an Indian national who had lived in India, as an indictment was unsealed in Manhattan federal court. U.S. officials became aware of the plot to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who is considered a terrorist by the Indian government.

Midtown Manhattan stabbing leaves man, 71, dead; 78-year-old taken into custody

Police responded Tuesday just before 11 p.m. to a 911 call for an assault in progress inside 475 W. 57 St. in the Hell's Kitchen section of Midtown Manhattan.

Rob Reiner shares details of 'Spinal Tap' sequel with Paul McCartney, Elton John cameos

Rob Reiner said the band is getting back together for a “This is Spinal Tap" sequel. Here’s everything to know about the follow-up to the classic 1984 mockumentary.

50K New York drivers could have license suspended on Dec. 1, DMV warns

According to the New York State DMV, anyone who renewed their driver’s license between March 1, 2020, and Aug. 31, 2021, and did not get a vision test, will have their license suspended on Friday, Dec. 1.

Rep. George Santos facing third expulsion vote

House lawmakers from both parties are moving to force a vote this week on the expulsion of Rep. George Santos, a Republican from New York.