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U.S. Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., leaves a House GOP conference meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, Jan. 25, 2023.

Politics & Government

It's true: Rep. George Santos announces his bid for reelection

12:47am April 18, 2023

by The Associated Press

Santos enters the race as an underdog — abandoned by many fellow Republicans while facing investigations over a myriad of allegations about falsehoods during his last campaign.

Former President Donald Trump arrives to speak during a press conference following his court appearance over an alleged 'hush-money' payment, at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla., on April 4, 2023.

Donald Trump lashes out, resorting to old tactics after arraignment hearing

5:00am April 05, 2023

by Domenico Montanaro

Donald Trump ripped from a well-worn page in his playbook Tuesday night — lashing out with a speech that was at times full of lies and conspiracies. And that's really no surprise.

A student carries her plate which consists of three bean chili, rice, mandarins and cherry tomatoes and baked chips during her lunch break at a local public school, Friday, Feb. 10, 2023.

Politics & Government

There's no such thing as a free lunch. Vermont schools say there should be for kids

10:19am March 31, 2023

by Ximena Bustillo

Vermont is inching closer to passing a bill to make school meals free for all public school students. It could be the next to join five other states to make the move after pandemic-era benefits.

A truck drives by a car wash in New York City. Public officials are warning Jewish customers of price gouging at local car washes ahead of Passover.

As Passover nears, New York's AG warns Jewish customers about car wash price gouging

5:00am March 22, 2023

by Jaclyn Diaz

For Passover, many Jews clean their homes and cars. The New York attorney general's office said there are reports of car washes raising their prices 50% for Jewish customers ahead of Passover.

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg speaks at a press conference in January, after a sentencing hearing of the Trump Organization. Bragg's office has invited former President Trump to testify before a grand jury — a step that often precedes an indictment.

What we know about Trump possibly facing criminal indictment in New York City

4:40pm March 10, 2023

Trump has been invited to testify before a Manhattan grand jury, typically the last step before a criminal indictment. Trump could become the first former president in U.S. history to be indicted.

National

An owl that escaped from the Central Park Zoo is still loose — and hunting on his own

5:01am February 16, 2023

by Kaitlyn Radde

The owl escaped after its enclosure was vandalized nearly two weeks ago. Zoo officials were worried he wouldn't be able to hunt and eat because he's used to captivity, but that's no longer a concern.

Rich Osthoff and Sapphire, a pit bull who he said saved his life. Osthoff told NPR that Rep. George Santos launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise $3,000 for a surgery for the dog in 2016 â and then kept the money.

His dog was dying, and he needed help. He says he ended up swindled by George Santos

8:39am January 22, 2023

by Vanessa Romo

Rich Osthoff told NPR that Santos — who went by Anthony Devolder — set up a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for the veteran's dog in 2016. Santos never delivered the cash. The dog died months later.

National

Suspect in the New Year's Eve machete attack near Times Square faces federal charges

1:33am January 11, 2023

by The Associated Press

A man accused of attacking police with a machete near New York's Times Square on New Year's Eve is now facing federal terrorism charges, authorities announced Tuesday.

A scene from the New York production of STOMP featuring Desmond Howard and Emmanuel "Manny" Scott at the Orpheum Theatre.

STOMP closes after 29-year New York run

12:08pm January 07, 2023

by Chloe Veltman

The internationally-renowned show exploring the percussive possibilities of the human body and everyday objects ends Jan. 8.

Coinbase is a U.S.-based publicly traded cryptocurrency exchange.

Cryptocurrency giant Coinbase strikes a $100 million deal with New York regulators

2:53pm January 04, 2023

by Giulia Heyward

A review found that the exchange's compliance program violated state laws, making it "vulnerable to serious criminal conduct." It will pay a $50 million fine and spend the rest beefing up oversight.