Al Gore believes victory in the climate fight is within reach, though he warns it could slip away.
The U.N. human rights office has added 61 more companies to a blacklist for alleged involvement in violating Palestinian rights through business ties to Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
A U.S. government-funded TV ad promoting President Donald Trump is airing for a third straight day after drawing bipartisan criticism.
iHeartRadio is loading its 2026 holiday tour with some starry acts, including Olivia Rodrigo, Charlie Puth and the Jonas Brothers.
Word of an offer from Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume talks on its nuclear program is emerging from the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly.
The WNBA playoffs will have a star-studded matchup between A’Ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark, thanks to a massive comeback by Golden State.
The Trump administration is considering imposing new restrictions on Cuban officials traveling to the United Nations, another step to squeeze the government in Havana.
U2 is set to release their first full-length album of new material in nine years, titled “Carnaval De Luz.”.
Coco Gauff will be a player-owner for the Florida franchise that will compete in the new season of World Team Tennis.
Ben Rice has hit his 40th and 41st home runs this season, surpassing New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone's spring training prediction.
Stocks ended a shaky day of trading on Wall Street roughly where they began following a couple sudden reversals.
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hopes to return for the playoffs after straining his right calf.
The U.S.-backed Board of Peace is proposing a six-month, $2.45 billion plan to begin reconstruction and governance in Gaza as President Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan struggles to stay afloat.
Pressure from the U.S. bond market hit a new level on Wall Street after a surprisingly strong report on the economy raised worries about inflation, while oil prices halted their slide.
Playing in perhaps baseball’s toughest division, the Tampa Bay Rays were the class of the field this season.
Former President Bill Clinton opened this year’s Clinton Global Initiative conference, calling on attendees to promise to “step into the void created by retreating governments” following cuts by the United States and other nations to foreign assistance.
The New York Mets have hired interim manager Andy Green for the full-time job, giving him a three-year contract.
Carlos Rodón allowed three hits in eight sharp innings and the New York Yankees prevented the Tampa Bay Rays from clinching the AL East title with a 2-0 victory in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.
Communications failures that snarled U.S. air traffic Monday highlight the aging systems controllers rely on to guide roughly 45,000 flights a day.
Middle Eastern leaders are gathering in New York for the United Nations General Assembly as conflicts in the region continue.
World and business leaders this week will grapple with the urgent costs of climate change.
Wall Street climbed to the edge of its all-time high, and stocks rallied worldwide after oil prices and yields in the bond market surrendered their market-rattling gains from last week.
A striking black dress worn by Princess Diana on the day her estranged husband admitted adultery is going up for auction at Sotheby’s.
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson will make a guest-starring appearance on “Law & Order: SVU” this fall.
The New York Knicks are pausing ticket sales after a mistake caused them to be listed for amounts that were too high.
Marlon James' novel “The Disappearers,” about the persecution of gay men in 1980s Jamaica, is nominated for a National Book Award.
The U.S. stock market rallied to its best day in six weeks after oil prices fell and pressure from the bond market eased.
Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour faces chaos after four supporting acts quit in solidarity with Macklemore.
Pete Alonso hit another home run against his former team Wednesday night — and received another ovation from New York Mets fans still smarting over his departure for the Baltimore Orioles last December.
A Florida woman who was paid $750,000 by a fund for people sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein has pleaded guilty to falsifying records she used in her application for the money.
Federal authorities have charged three people with stealing $12 million in homelessness aid, allegedly using the money to buy real estate, take luxury trips, and purchase vintage vehicles.
Tickle Me Elmo, Bingo and the playground slide are among the finalists for the National Toy Hall of Fame this year.
U.S. stocks slipped after the Federal Reserve hiked its main interest rate for the first time in three years and suggested more increases may be ahead as it tries to get the nation’s high inflation under control.
Pete Alonso launched his 300th career home run, a tying shot in the ninth inning against his former team, and Coby Mayo’s inside-the-park homer in the 11th sent the Baltimore Orioles to a 7-5 victory over the New York Mets.
The U.S. delivered record ratings for the women's FIBA World Cup on TNT, with an average of 1.2 million people watching the Americans beat France in the gold medal game.
A prominent animal rights group says it plans to meet with a top fashion trade executive who was filmed restraining two protesters at a New York runway show.
A whistleblower claims a Trump administration effort to find noncitizen voters may violate state laws.
AI stocks slid worldwide after leaders of the industry warned a slowdown is needed for the safety of humanity.
Flash flooding brought on by heavy rains has prompted road closures, water rescues and commuter rail problems across the tristate area.
Trinity Rodman made it from the soccer pitch to the tennis court in time to watch boyfriend Ben Shelton in the U.S. Open final.
Elena Rybakina was going to see her name on top of the women’s tennis rankings Monday no matter what happened in the U.S. Open women’s final.
The New York Yankees marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a ceremony including former players and a special first pitch.
Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton face off in the U.S. Open semifinals on Friday night aiming to end a long drought for American men in Grand Slam tournaments.
U.S. stocks rebounded and clawed back much of their losses for the week after oil prices eased off their recent spurt.
Anthony Volpe hit a grand slam and drove in a career-high five runs during his rousing return to the majors as the New York Yankees beat the Colorado Rockies 10-3 to tighten the AL East race.
Body camera footage of immigration arrests at a snack-food factory in upstate New York offers a rare glimpse inside a workplace immigration raid.
Ella Langley leads the 2026 Country Music Association Awards nominations with nine nods, thanks to her hit “Choosin’ Texas.”.
A new poll finds that the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks are still among the most significant historical events in many Americans' lives.
Ralph Lauren's New York Fashion Week show featured a starry guestlist with actors from Meghann Fahy, Cynthia Erivo, Viola Davis and Elizabeth Debicki in attendance.
Trey Parker and Matt Stone, creators of "South Park," are changing the show's name to "SOUTH AMERICA," at least for now.
Newly crowned NBA champion Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks will host “Saturday Night Live” when the new season begins later this month.
Ben Shelton’s five-set thriller to beat reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz in the U.S. Open quarterfinals ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday.
A major American aid group has promised to send more medicines to high-need areas around the world with the support of a record large donation.
Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz’s title reign in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history as he pulled out a 6-7, 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. Alcaraz had his 18-match winning streak in Grand Slam tournaments ended in a match that lasted 4 hours, 28 minutes.
Aaron Judge struck out twice and flied out as he returned to the New York Yankees after a 99-day absence — a gap that matched his uniform number.
Aryna Sabalenka kept alive her hopes for a third straight U.S. Open title by fighting off Linda Noskova 7-6 (1), 3-6, 7-6 (10-7) in a thrilling quarterfinal matchup of major champions.
Brooklyn’s Eastern Parkway will buzz with steel drums and flag-draped floats on Monday during the West Indian Day Parade.
