New York City Mayor Eric Adams defended his role in the new Turkish consulate building project on Sunday amid reports that he pressured the city to approve the building despite safety concerns.
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More than 100,000 people march in Paris against soaring antisemitism amid Israel-Hamas war
PARIS — More than 100,000 people marched in Paris on Sunday to protest against rising antisemitism in the wake of Israel’s ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza.
In two studies, experimental drugs for cholesterol show ‘revolutionary’ promise
Two new medications that were made for people experiencing dangerously high cholesterol have been shown to be safe in two studies.
RNC's Ronna McDaniel says GOP must talk about abortion following election losses
The issue of abortion dealt a blow to Republicans in last week’s elections, with results in several states showing the issue remains a liability for the party heading into 2024.
36-hour shifts, 80-hour weeks: Workers are being burned out by overtime
Virginia Beach firefighter Max Gonano was coming off a 24-hour shift on Father’s Day when he was told he’d have to work another 12 hours to cover for a staffing shortfall.
In very rare move, Pope dismisses conservative U.S. bishop
Pope Francis has dismissed Bishop Joseph E. Strickland of Texas, a vocal critic of his who opposed attempts to make the church more welcoming to the LGBTQ community.
Biden's top Mideast adviser Brett McGurk to travel to Israel with focus on hostages' release
Biden’s top Mideast adviser Brett McGurk will travel to Israel and other Mideast countries to focus on the release of hostages, NBC News Managing Washington Editor Carol Lee reports.
Netanyahu discusses possible hostage deal, Gaza governance and war crime allegations in interview
“We’ll talk about it when it’s there. We’ll announce it if it’s achieved,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in an interview on “Meet the Press.”
‘There could be’ a potential deal for hostages’ return, Netanyahu says
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu discusses the possibility of brokering a deal for the return of Israeli hostages captured by Hamas in the October 7 attack.
Are fears of a shoplifting surge running away from the facts?
Americans are starting to feel like shoplifting is becoming an epidemic.