Revelers set to pack into Times Square for annual New Year’s Eve ball drop
NEW YORK (AP) — The confetti has been tested for airiness. The giant numerals – 2 0 2 4 – are in place. And...
What does Watch Night mean for Black Americans today? It dates back to the...
The tradition of Watch Night services in the United States dates back to Dec. 31, 1862, when many Black Americans gathered in churches and...
New York governor vetoes change to wrongful death statute, nixing damages for emotional suffering
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has again vetoed legislation that would have changed the state’s wrongful death statute by letting...
Afghan refugee in Oregon training flight crash that killed 3 ignored instructor’s advice, NTSB...
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A former Afghan Air Force pilot training for a commercial license in Oregon ignored his flight instructor's advice to not...
Judge blocks most of an Iowa law banning some school library books and discussion...
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked key parts of an Iowa law that bans some books from school...
Federal agency orders recall of hazardous magnetic-ball kits sold at Walmart.com
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal agency on Friday recalled toys sold at Walmart.com containing powerful magnetic balls that could pose a hazard to...
US citizen inspired by Hamas sought to wage jihad against ‘No. 1 enemy’ America,...
NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S. citizen living in Egypt sought to join the al Shabaab terrorist organization and wage violent jihad against America...
Alex Murdaugh’s pursuit of a new murder trial is set for an evidentiary hearing...
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The new judge handling the fallout over Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions plans to hold an evidentiary hearing late next month.Murdaugh's...
Five officers fired at homicide suspect during deadly chase through Las Vegas, police say
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Officers from two Nevada law enforcement agencies opened fire during a pre-dawn chase through Las Vegas as they tried to...
Casino smoking and boosting in-person gambling are among challenges for Atlantic City in 2024
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — After the confetti is swept away and the empty champagne bottles recycled in Atlantic City, 2024 will bring numerous...
