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Nation Jul 29
Native American exhibits at major museums closed months ago, but tribes are still waiting to get artifacts backNative American artifacts are still in the hands of some of the nation’s largest museums some six months after institutions closed and covered exhibits in response to new federal regulations.
Politics Jul 16
Jury convicts Sen. Bob Menendez for accepting bribes of cash, gold and a carProsecutors said the New Jersey Democrat abused his power to protect allies from criminal investigations and enrich associates through acts that included meeting with Egyptian intelligence officials and helping that country access millions in U.S. military aid.
Nation Jul 09
Prosecutors expect new sexual assault charges against Harvey Weinstein ahead of November retrialManhattan prosecutors say they intend to bring new sexual assault charges against Harvey Weinstein as they anticipate a November retrial.
Politics Jul 02
Giuliani disbarred in New York as court finds he repeatedly lied about Trump’s 2020 election lossGiuliani had already had his New York law license suspended for false statements he made after the election. Giuliani was the primary mouthpiece for Trump's false claims of election fraud.
Nation Jun 30
Community in turmoil as Utica police release video of officer fatally shooting teen on groundVideo released late Saturday shows an officer in upstate New York fatally shooting 13-year-old Nyah Mway, a refugee from Myanmar who had been tackled to the ground after he allegedly pointed what turned out to be a BB gun at…
Nation Jun 05
New York pauses plan to charge big tolls to drive into core of ManhattanNew York is indefinitely delaying implementation of a plan to charge motorists big tolls to enter the core of Manhattan.
Arts May 29
Harvey Weinstein may face new charges as more accusers come forward, New York prosecutors sayAssistant DA Nicole Blumberg has said during a court hearing Wednesday that additional people have come forward with assault claims and prosecutors are currently assessing which fall under the statute of limitations.
Nation May 05
Pro-Palestinian encampment at USC dismantled after protestors comply with order to leaveStudents protesting the ongoing war in Gaza left a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Southern California early Sunday after they were surrounded by police and told they could face arrest if they didn’t go.
Nation May 05
Dozens arrested at University of Virginia after pro-Palestinian encampment declared unlawfulTwenty-five people were arrested Saturday for trespassing at the University of Virginia after police clashed with pro-Palestinian protesters who refused to remove tents from campus.
Politics May 03
Former Trump adviser Hope Hicks testifies in hush money trialFormer longtime Donald Trump adviser Hope Hicks has taken witness stand in his New York hush money criminal trial.