NYPD fires officer for 2014 death of Eric Garner

NYPD fires officer for 2014 death of Eric Garner

After five years of investigations and protests, New York City's police commissioner on Monday fired an officer involved in the 2014 chokehold death of an unarmed black man whose dying cries of "I can't breathe" fueled a national debate over race and police use of force.

After five years of investigations and protests, New York City's police commissioner on Monday fired an officer involved in the 2014 chokehold death of an unarmed black man whose dying cries of "I can't breathe" fueled a national debate over race and police use of force.

Third pressure cooker discovered after New York subway evacuation

Third pressure cooker discovered after New York subway evacuation

The NYPD gave the all-clear Friday morning at a lower Manhattan subway station where two pressure cookers were discovered and, later, in Chelsea where a third pressure cooker was found next to a garbage can.

The NYPD gave the all-clear Friday morning at a lower Manhattan subway station where two pressure cookers were discovered and, later, in Chelsea where a third pressure cooker was found next to a garbage can.

Report: Jeffrey Epstein had broken bones in neck

Report: Jeffrey Epstein had broken bones in neck

Convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein had broken bones in his neck after he was found dead in his jail cell in Manhattan, according to the Washington Post.

Convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein had broken bones in his neck after he was found dead in his jail cell in Manhattan, according to the Washington Post.

Petition seeks to rename 5th Ave. in front of Trump Tower in honor of President Obama

Petition seeks to rename 5th Ave. in front of Trump Tower in honor of President Obama

A petition to rename the New York City street outside Trump Tower after former President Barack Obama has gained about 75,000 online signatures in an effort to troll President Trump.

A petition to rename the New York City street outside Trump Tower after former President Barack Obama has gained about 75,000 online signatures in an effort to troll President Trump.

FDNY lieutenant, 54, dies of heart attack after 24-hour tour

FDNY lieutenant, 54, dies of heart attack after 24-hour tour

Officials say a New York City fire lieutenant died of a heart attack after going home from a 24-hour tour of duty.

Officials say a New York City fire lieutenant died of a heart attack after going home from a 24-hour tour of duty.

Epstein's suicide exposes missteps, understaffing at jail

Epstein's suicide exposes missteps, understaffing at jail

Federal authorities pressed on Tuesday with their investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's jailhouse suicide amid mounting evidence the chronically understaffed lockup may have bungled its responsibility to keep him from harming himself.

Federal authorities pressed on Tuesday with their investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's jailhouse suicide amid mounting evidence the chronically understaffed lockup may have bungled its responsibility to keep him from harming himself.

Epstein autopsy performed, but details yet to be released

Epstein autopsy performed, but details yet to be released

The details of how Jeffrey Epstein died in his Manhattan jail cell over the weekend have yet to be released, but medical officials have performed an autopsy on the high-profile inmate accused of sexually abusing underage girls.

The details of how Jeffrey Epstein died in his Manhattan jail cell over the weekend have yet to be released, but medical officials have performed an autopsy on the high-profile inmate accused of sexually abusing underage girls.

Federal NY lockup draws new scrutiny in Epstein death

Federal NY lockup draws new scrutiny in Epstein death

The apparent suicide of Jeffrey Epstein has brought new scrutiny to a federal jail in New York that, despite chronic understaffing, houses some of the highest-security inmates in the country.

The apparent suicide of Jeffrey Epstein has brought new scrutiny to a federal jail in New York that, despite chronic understaffing, houses some of the highest-security inmates in the country.

Jeffrey Epstein dead from apparent suicide in Manhattan jail cell; FBI investigating

Jeffrey Epstein dead from apparent suicide in Manhattan jail cell; FBI investigating

Disgraced multimillionaire Jeffrey Epstein, who was accused of sex trafficking minors, died from an apparent suicide inside in his Manhattan jail cell, the Federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed Saturday.

Disgraced multimillionaire Jeffrey Epstein, who was accused of sex trafficking minors, died from an apparent suicide inside in his Manhattan jail cell, the Federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed Saturday.

ICE deportation raids in progress after overnight start in NYC, other areas

ICE deportation raids in progress after overnight start in NYC, other areas

A nationwide crackdown to apprehend thousands of illegal immigrants across the country began late Saturday in the nation's largest city and several other places, according to officials.

A nationwide crackdown to apprehend thousands of illegal immigrants across the country began late Saturday in the nation's largest city and several other places, according to officials.

Smoking pot vs. tobacco: What science says about lighting up

Smoking pot vs. tobacco: What science says about lighting up

As more states make it legal to smoke marijuana, some government officials, researchers, and others worry about what that might mean for one of the country's biggest public health successes: curbing cigarette smoking.

As more states make it legal to smoke marijuana, some government officials, researchers, and others worry about what that might mean for one of the country's biggest public health successes: curbing cigarette smoking.

New York State set to raise smoking age to 21

New York State set to raise smoking age to 21

Soon you'll have to be 21 to buy cigarettes and electronic cigarettes anywhere in New York State.

Soon you'll have to be 21 to buy cigarettes and electronic cigarettes anywhere in New York State.

Youth smoking decline stalls, and vaping may be to blame

Youth smoking decline stalls, and vaping may be to blame

Cigarette smoking rates have stopped falling among U.S. kids, and health officials believe youth vaping is responsible.

Cigarette smoking rates have stopped falling among U.S. kids, and health officials believe youth vaping is responsible.

Dramatic jump in teen e-cigarette and vaping use, though cocaine and alcohol use down: study

Dramatic jump in teen e-cigarette and vaping use, though cocaine and alcohol use down: study

Twice as many high school students used nicotine-tinged electronic cigarettes this year compared with last year, an unprecedented jump in a large annual survey of teen smoking, drinking and drug use.

Twice as many high school students used nicotine-tinged electronic cigarettes this year compared with last year, an unprecedented jump in a large annual survey of teen smoking, drinking and drug use.

Juul halts store sales of some flavored e-cigarettes

Juul halts store sales of some flavored e-cigarettes

The nation's leading e-cigarette maker is halting store sales of some flavors to deter use by kids.

The nation's leading e-cigarette maker is halting store sales of some flavors to deter use by kids.

FDA to restrict e-cigarette flavors to fight vaping 'epidemic'

FDA to restrict e-cigarette flavors to fight vaping 'epidemic'

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to require strict limits on the sale of most flavored e-cigarettes, including age verification controls for online sales, in an effort to curtail their use among children and teenagers.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to require strict limits on the sale of most flavored e-cigarettes, including age verification controls for online sales, in an effort to curtail their use among children and teenagers.