Justice Department seeks Warhol, Monet paintings tied to 1MDB scandal
It has so far recovered or assisted Malaysia in recovering nearly $1.1 billion in assets
Does Trump want to cut Post Office funding?
President Trump wants the USPS to charge Amazon and other shipping companies higher rates to increase competition.
Health experts slam US hoarding of only licensed virus drug
The Department of Health and Human Services said Trump has secured 500,000 treatments of the drug through September, representing 100% of Gilead’s July production capacity and 90% of its capacity in August and September.
Borgata president one of few black women to run a US casino
Melonie Johnson is making history not only as the first Black woman to hold the title of president of an Atlantic City casino but also for restarting Atlantic City's top-performing casino in the midst of a coronavirus pandemic.
NYPD budget cuts an 'accounting gimmick': Former commissioner
Protesters have been camped outside City Hall, insisting that the city slash $1 billion from the NYPD’s budget amid a nationwide campaign to “defund” police — a movement animated by outrage over the deaths of George Floyd and other Black Americans at the hands of police.
Boeing kept FAA in the dark on key 737 MAX design changes -US IG report
The report points out mistakes made by both the planemaker and FAA in the development and certification of Boeing's top-selling aircraft
What is TSA?
The Transportation Security Administration was formed in the wake of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, to prevent such events from happening again.
What is US Customs and Border Protection?
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is one of the biggest law enforcement agencies in the world.
Miami Beach mandates coronavirus masks indoors and out
The city of Miami Beach will impose $50 fines for not wearing a mask in public.
What is the Supreme Court of the United States?
The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest court in the country and is made up of nine justices.
Government unemployment insurance payments skyrocket in June
Unemployed Americans are eligible for an additional $600 a week.
What is the CIA?
The CIA is headquartered in Langley, Virginia, and led by Gina Haspel.
Who is New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo?
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has become a prominent figure in the state's, and, at times, the country’s battle against the novel coronavirus pandemic.
There's still time to reap this lucrative tax break
As file your tax return, don't forget that you still have an opportunity to take advantage of one huge money-saving tax break: funding your 2019 IRA.
Majority of New Yorkers oppose cuts to police funding, poll shows
There were broad variations in respondents' attitudes on police issues depending on demographic factors like geography, race and political affiliation.
Some taxpayers face a desperate wait for refunds
The IRS is slowly resuming operations after pandemic-related lockdowns, but delayed refunds are devastating some people’s finances.
Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana abortion clinic law
SCOTUS struck down a Louisiana law that requires doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals, ruling that it violates abortion rights the court first announced in the landmark Roe v. Wade decision in 1973.
Did pushing back the tax-filing deadline do Americans a disservice?
By taking longer to submit their returns, Americans have also been delaying their refunds -- money they may have desperately needed these past few months.
De Blasio announces proposal to cut NYPD budget by $1B
New York City's budget is $8 billion smaller than what had been proposed in February.
Boris Johnson says coronavirus has been 'disaster' for Britain
Prime Minister Boris Johnson acknowledged Monday that the coronavirus pandemic has been a “disaster” for Britain, as he announced a spending splurge designed to get the country back on track.