Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny found in remote prison colony after 20-day search
Alexei Navalny's team lost contact with him a week before his scheduled Dec 5 court appearance.
Supreme Court won't fast-track Trump's immunity defense case
The ruling is a win for Trump and his lawyers, who have sought to delay this and other criminal cases against him as he seeks to reclaim the White House in 2024.
Biden pardons thousands convicted of marijuana charges in DC, federal lands
"Criminal records for marijuana use and possession have imposed needless barriers to employment, housing, and educational opportunities," Biden said. "It’s time that we right these wrongs."
Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy days after being ordered to pay $148 million in a defamation case
Rudy Giuliani has filed for bankruptcy, days after being ordered to pay $148 million in a defamation lawsuit.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un again threatens nuclear strike as he lauds troops for long-range missile launch
North Korea on Monday conducted its first intercontinental ballistic missile tests in five months.
Tesla drivers have the highest accident rate, study says
A new study found that Tesla drivers were involved in more accidents than any other auto brand, while drivers of another type of vehicle were in the most auto "incidents," including accidents, DUIs, speeding and citations.
Trump defends controversial comments about immigrants 'poisoning' nation's blood at Iowa rally
Former President Donald Trump responded to mounting criticism over his comments about migrants crossing the southern border, who he had said are "poisoning the blood of our country.”
Donald Trump removed from Colorado ballot in historic ruling by state's Supreme Court
A divided Colorado Supreme Court removed Trump from the state’s primary ballot, ruling that he is ineligible to be president after his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
New York commission to consider reparations for slavery
New York state will create a commission tasked with considering reparations to address the persistent, harmful effects of slavery in the state under a bill signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday.
EU launches probe into Elon Musk's X for alleged failure to counter illegal content, disinformation
The European Union has opened an investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform X under its Digital Services Act (DSA).
NYC weather: Messy Monday commute amid heavy rain, high winds, flooding threat
The city expects 2 to 3 inches of rain across New York City, although some areas could see higher amounts locally along with heavy winds, especially in Brooklyn and in Queens.
Trump says Nevada fake electors were treated 'unfairly'
Donald Trump called out three of Nevada’s fake electors during a rally in Reno.
Car collides with Biden's motorcade in Delaware
While Biden was walking from the campaign office to his waiting armored SUV, a sedan hit a U.S. Secret Service vehicle.
Rudy Giuliani ordered to pay nearly $150M for lies in Georgia election workers' case
A jury has awarded $148 million in damages to two former Georgia election workers who sued Rudy Giuliani for defamation over lies he spread about them in 2020 that upended their lives with racist threats and harassment.
Long Island Republicans introduce Mazi Pilip as GOP's choice to replace George Santos
Republicans on Long Island officially introduced Mazi Pilip as their nominee to replace former Rep. George Santos in the Third Congressional District.
NYC Mayor Adams defends city's handling of migrant meals: 'Is it going to be filet mignon? No'
NYC Mayor Eric Adams and touted their success with the new Housing Preservation Trust for NYCHA, defending their stance on not wasting taxpayers' dollars.
Melania Trump makes rare appearance to welcome new US citizens
The location of the ceremony was notable. The National Archives is part of one of the criminal cases pending against her husband, former President Donald Trump.
Andrew Cuomo doesn't think NYC 'is going in the right direction'
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo believes NYC is at a critical point due to the lack of federal and state assistance.
Appeals court again upholds gag order barring Donald Trump from commenting about judge’s staff
A New York appeals court has again upheld a gag order that bars Donald Trump from commenting about court personnel in his civil fraud trial.
Putin, in four-hour press conference, gives rare details on war in Ukraine
Putin has held power for nearly 24 years. His year-end news conference lasted over four hours.