Feds urge jury to convict R. Kelly; defense says accusers lied
Federal prosecutors told a jury they must hold R. Kelly "responsible for the pain he inflicted on each of his victims." But the disgraced singer's defense team had harsh words for the witnesses who have taken the stand in this sex-trafficking trial.
Federal prosecutors told a jury they must hold R. Kelly "responsible for the pain he inflicted on each of his victims." But the disgraced singer's defense team had harsh words for the witnesses who have taken the stand in this sex-trafficking trial.
Prince Harry and Meghan visit World Trade Center, Sept. 11 memorial
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, got a hawk's-eye view of New York City from the observation deck at the World Trade Center.
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, got a hawk's-eye view of New York City from the observation deck at the World Trade Center.
NYC stabbing comes after dispute over amount of sugar in McDonald's coffee
A stabbing started with a man complaining about the amount of sugar in his coffee at a Manhattan McDonald's.
A stabbing started with a man complaining about the amount of sugar in his coffee at a Manhattan McDonald's.
Melvin Van Peebles, godfather of Black cinema, dies at 89
Melvin Van Peebles, the groundbreaking playwright, musician and movie director whose work ushered in the “Blaxploitation” wave of the 1970s, has died. He was 89. His family confirmed that he passed at his Manhattan home.
Melvin Van Peebles, the groundbreaking playwright, musician and movie director whose work ushered in the “Blaxploitation” wave of the 1970s, has died. He was 89. His family confirmed that he passed at his Manhattan home.
R. Kelly declines to testify at trial; closings begin
Closing arguments have begun in the sex trafficking trial of R&B singer R. Kelly. Prosecutors told jurors that they'd proved that Kelly for years got associates to help him target, groom and exploit girls, boys, and young women for his own sexual gratification. Kelly has vehemently denied the allegations.
Closing arguments have begun in the sex trafficking trial of R&B singer R. Kelly. Prosecutors told jurors that they'd proved that Kelly for years got associates to help him target, groom and exploit girls, boys, and young women for his own sexual gratification. Kelly has vehemently denied the allegations.
Donald Trump sues niece Mary Trump, NY Times over 2018 story on taxes
Mary Trump, the former president's estranged niece, and the New York Times are facing a lawsuit filed by Donald Trump over a 2018 story about his family’s wealth and tax practices that was based on confidential documents she provided to the newspaper’s reporters.
Mary Trump, the former president's estranged niece, and the New York Times are facing a lawsuit filed by Donald Trump over a 2018 story about his family’s wealth and tax practices that was based on confidential documents she provided to the newspaper’s reporters.
As Gabby Petito's family grieves, their community hangs teal ribbons in solidarity
Petito, who grew up on Long Island but most recently lived in Florida, went missing during a cross-country trip with her fiancé. A coroner has confirmed that a body found in Wyoming is hers.
Petito, who grew up on Long Island but most recently lived in Florida, went missing during a cross-country trip with her fiancé. A coroner has confirmed that a body found in Wyoming is hers.
R. Kelly is unlikely to take the stand at his trial, lawyer says
A lawyer for R. Kelly has told a judge that the R&B singer is unlikely to take the witness stand at his sex-trafficking trial. Closing arguments could begin as early as Wednesday afternoon.
A lawyer for R. Kelly has told a judge that the R&B singer is unlikely to take the witness stand at his sex-trafficking trial. Closing arguments could begin as early as Wednesday afternoon.
R. Kelly trial: Prosecution rests; defense calls singer's allies
After calling dozens of witnesses over the last month, federal prosecutors have rested their case against R. Kelly. Several women and two men testified about how Kelly groomed them for unwanted sex.
After calling dozens of witnesses over the last month, federal prosecutors have rested their case against R. Kelly. Several women and two men testified about how Kelly groomed them for unwanted sex.
Brian Laundrie seen on video reading novel about missing women
Video on the YouTube travel channel created by Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie show him reading a novel about missing women.
Video on the YouTube travel channel created by Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie show him reading a novel about missing women.
Schumer calls for federal help to kill mosquitoes in NY amid cases of West Nile Virus
"New York is itching to end this mosquito problem and we are going to provide the dollars so we can scratch that itch," Schumer said.
"New York is itching to end this mosquito problem and we are going to provide the dollars so we can scratch that itch," Schumer said.
Chris Rock says he has COVID-19: 'Trust me, you don't want this'
Chris Rock on Sunday said he has been diagnosed with COVID-19 and sent a message to anyone still on the fence: “Get vaccinated.”
Chris Rock on Sunday said he has been diagnosed with COVID-19 and sent a message to anyone still on the fence: “Get vaccinated.”
Expert witness: R. Kelly behavior mirrors abuse tactics
Prosecutors are inching closer to concluding their case at the R. Kelly sex-trafficking trial, calling two final witnesses to try to further cement allegations he groomed young victims for unwanted sex and psychological torment in episodes dating to the 1990s.
Prosecutors are inching closer to concluding their case at the R. Kelly sex-trafficking trial, calling two final witnesses to try to further cement allegations he groomed young victims for unwanted sex and psychological torment in episodes dating to the 1990s.
3 women assault restaurant hostess who asked for vaccination proof: Cops
Three tourists from Texas were arrested after attacking a hostess at Carmine's on the Upper West Side, said the NYPD.
Three tourists from Texas were arrested after attacking a hostess at Carmine's on the Upper West Side, said the NYPD.
Robber shoots patron in leg at trendy Philippe Chow's outdoor dining area
The NYPD is searching for a pair of gunmen and a getaway driver in the shooting of a man outside Philippe Chow restaurant on the Upper East Side.
The NYPD is searching for a pair of gunmen and a getaway driver in the shooting of a man outside Philippe Chow restaurant on the Upper East Side.
Prosecutors play R. Kelly tapes for jury
Prosecutors at the sex trafficking trial of R. Kelly have played video and audio recordings for the jury they say back up allegations he abused women and girls.
Prosecutors at the sex trafficking trial of R. Kelly have played video and audio recordings for the jury they say back up allegations he abused women and girls.
COVID cluster linked to Electric Zoo music festival on Randall's Island
The city's Health Department is investigating what it calls a "cluster of COVID-19 cases" linked to the Electric Zoo music festival on Randall's Island.
The city's Health Department is investigating what it calls a "cluster of COVID-19 cases" linked to the Electric Zoo music festival on Randall's Island.
'How could you do this to Gabby?' Petito family lashes out against Brian Laundrie
Gabby Petito's family says her boyfriend's silence in the missing person's case is reprehensible.
Gabby Petito's family says her boyfriend's silence in the missing person's case is reprehensible.
Judge blocks New York's medical worker vaccine mandate
Judge David Hurd in Utica has temporarily blocked the state of New York from forcing medical workers to be vaccinated after a group of health care workers sued, saying their Constitutional rights were violated.
Judge David Hurd in Utica has temporarily blocked the state of New York from forcing medical workers to be vaccinated after a group of health care workers sued, saying their Constitutional rights were violated.
Report: Utah police called to 'incident' involving Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie 2 weeks before missing report
It's been almost a month since the family of Gabrielle Petito last heard from her and now, they want her boyfriend to start talking. They say Brian Laundrie left Gabby all alone in the Grand Tetons during their cross-country adventure, but won't explain why he came back to North Port, Florida in her van.
It's been almost a month since the family of Gabrielle Petito last heard from her and now, they want her boyfriend to start talking. They say Brian Laundrie left Gabby all alone in the Grand Tetons during their cross-country adventure, but won't explain why he came back to North Port, Florida in her van.