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Kathy Hochul says she's ready to lead New York
"It's not something we expected or asked for, but I am fully prepared to assume the responsibilities as the 57th governor of the state of New York," Kathy Hochul said in her first news conference following Governor Cuomo's resignation announcement.
AccuWeather Alert: Storm warnings and dangerous heat
Thursday will be a dangerously hot day with heat indexes approaching 105 degrees and even hotter in some places.
Lt. Gov. Hochul promises to 'fight like hell' in 1st speech since C...
Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul presented her plan to lead New Yorkers in as she gears up to assume office.
Food poisoning 'took a big toll' on Denzel Mims, as New York Jets W...
Jets receiver Denzel Mims said he lost 20 pounds because of food poisoning from bad salmon, contributing to his slow start to training camp, and he is just now catching up.
Jury of 7 men, 5 women to hear R. Kelly sex trafficking case in NYC
The panel was sworn in on Wednesday after dozens of potential jurors were screened by U.S. District Judge Ann Donnelly in federal court in Brooklyn.
Florida investigating school districts that defied ban on mask mand...
One district reversed course after threats from state officials.
Rockaway Beach closed due to multiple shark sightings
Rockaway Beach is closed to swimmers due to multiple shark sightings.
CDC urges COVID vaccines during pregnancy as delta surges
Pregnant women run a higher risk of severe illness from the coronavirus, but their vaccination rates are low.
Arizona mom urges masks after her kindergartner contracts COVID-19
"I dropped them off at school ... I cried because I felt like I was sending her into a petri dish," Heidi Kim said.
Congress is more diverse than ever. The eviction fight shows why it...
As evictions loomed, Rep. Cori Bush led an overnight protest outside the U.S. Capitol to compel her peers in Congress to understand an experience that for her, hit home.
'Jeopardy!' announces 2 new hosts for show, primetime special
Richards will host the daily syndicated program while Bialik will host primetime specials and spin-offs.
COVID updates: CDC panel to consider booster shots
More than 1 million people who received the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines have already reported going for an unauthorized third shot.