NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A U.S. Navy SEAL has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in the hazing death of a U.S. Army Green Beret while the men served together in Africa. The SEAL’s attorney said he plans to appeal the punishment. Tony DeDolph received the sentence Saturday from a jury […]
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) – US President Joe Biden on Monday (Jan 25) overturned a controversial ban by his predecessor on transgender individuals serving in the US military, a move that fulfills a campaign promise and will be cheered by LGBTQ advocates. Former Democratic President Barack Obama in 2016 allowed trans people to serve openly and receive […]
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A former pathologist at an Arkansas veterans hospital has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty last year to involuntary manslaughter in the death of a patient he misdiagnosed. Robert Morris Levy, 54, of Fayetteville was sentenced Friday in federal court. Prosecutors said Levy diagnosed a patient […]
WASHINGTON — For months, as Democrats contemplated capturing control of the White House and the Senate and finally being in a position to push through their agenda without Republican interference, centrists like Senator Jon Tester of Montana have warned that they would not join their party in jettisoning the filibuster, the ultimate weapon of mass […]
Protesters took to the streets in downtown Tacoma, Washington, overnight Sunday, smashing windows and chanting “Free them all!” a day after a police car was seen driving into a crowd of demonstrators. The 58-year-old police officer, who ran over at least one person and possibly struck others, was placed on administrative leave, according to a […]
The city said it would be “impossible” to quickly install Wi-Fi in shelters for remote learning. Some shelter operators have proven them wrong. By Andy Newman School days at the Diallo sisters’ apartment in the Bronx can be hectic. Adama, the oldest, attends high school from the black couch in the corner of their apartment […]
The city said it would be “impossible” to quickly install Wi-Fi in shelters for remote learning. Some shelter operators have proven them wrong. By Andy Newman School days at the Diallo sisters’ apartment in the Bronx can be hectic. Adama, the oldest, attends high school from the black couch in the corner of their apartment […]
[Want to get New York Today by email? Here’s the sign-up.] It’s Monday. Weather: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Alternate-side parking: In effect until Feb. 11 (Lunar New Year’s Eve). Bensonhurst and Brighton Beach in Brooklyn. South Ozone Park and Flushing in Queens. Hunts Point in the Bronx. South Beach and the surrounding […]
Two planes were spotted carrying ‘unwelcome home’ messages above Donald Trump’s new residence. The 45th president of the US was succeeded by Democrat Joe Biden last week and has officially moved out of the White House. But it appears he has not received the warmest welcome from his new neighbours in Florida. Aircraft were spotted near […]
It's winter, and the pandemic is going strong. But die-hard New Yorkers still want to meet up with friends for a meal. By Corina Knoll The macaroni and cheese flecked with fresh pepper was hot and comforting and paired nicely with the French beer — a Kronenbourg accompanied by a slice of orange peel. Served […]