Schumer reelected Senate leader after Democrats expand majority
Sen. Chuck Schumer has been elected for another term as Democratic leader in the Senate.
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“Tripledemic” of flu, RSV and COVID-19 strains hospitals as cases spike
Doctors say all three of the now-prevalent viral infections sweeping the country could be slowed by mask-wearing.
Dog swims across the Hudson river from NYC to NJ
Bear had only been with his family for about a week.
WNBA star Brittney Griner released by Russia in prisoner swap
Brittney Griner, the WNBA star who was held for months in Russian prisons on drug charges, was released Thursday in a one-for-one prisoner swap for international arms dealer Viktor Bout, according
Ex-NFL player Matt Araiza won't be charged in alleged college gang rape
Two of Araiza’s former college football teammates, who were also accused, will not face charges either, prosecutors said this week.
Coins found in U.S. help solve mystery of murderous 1600s pirate
English buccaneer Henry Every was the target of the first worldwide manhunt before he vanished.
Brittney Griner released by Russia in prisoner swap for arms dealer
Griner was detained by Russia in February and sentenced to nine years in prison for having vape cartridges with cannabis oil.
House set to vote on landmark marriage equality bill
The measure is likely to be one of the last significant legislative accomplishments from the Democratic-led House.
Watch Live: Biden speaks after Brittney Griner's release
Brittney Griner, the WNBA star held for months in Russian prisons, was released Thursday in a one-for-one prisoner swap.
3 Southern University marching band members killed while changing tire
Broderick Moore, Tyran Williams and Dylan Young were members of the marching band known as the Human Jukebox.
