Murderous 17th century pirate linked to iconic New York figure
A historian says that colonial-era documents suggest the "King of the Pirates" and his violent crew got an assist from Thomas Jones, the namesake of Jones Beach.
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A historian says that colonial-era documents suggest the "King of the Pirates" and his violent crew got an assist from Thomas Jones, the namesake of Jones Beach.
Details about what may have caused the crash had not yet been shared.
Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut was hospitalized on Saturday after experiencing a stroke, his office said.
Tens of thousands of runners participated in the 2026 TCS New York City marathon.
Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections on Tuesday, candidates in key races — and President Trump — are making their closing arguments to voters.
As the New York City Marathon celebrates the 50th anniversary of its five-borough course, the longtime volunteer reflects on a half-century of tradition.
Millions of Americans gained an hour of sleep this weekend when the time change commonly known as daylight saving ended for 2026, meaning clocks "fell back."
Patrick Stewart starred on stage and screen across his decadeslong acting career. He died at his home on Wednesday.
The win at Tropicana Field in Tampa gave the Brewers their first World Series title since their founding as an expansion franchise 57 years ago.
Alvin Hellerstein, a federal judge who for decades oversaw some of the country's most high-profile cases, has died.
The U.S. central bank left borrowing costs unchanged this month after hiking rates in September for the first time in three years.
Dolores Huerta was a labor activist and civil rights leader who co-founded the group that later became the United Farm Workers.
Prosecutors said U.S. citizen Halima Salman, now 27, pledged loyalty to the extremist group and willingly participated in its activities.
Alon, Oren and Tal Alexander have been sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking after the trio was convicted of drugging and raping dozens of women.
Average fares for the Thanksgiving holiday were up 31% in August from a year ago, according to aviation pricing data.
