NJ man stole rainbow pride flag from shop, gave Nazi salute: cops
A New Jersey man accused of tearing down an LGBTQ pride flag from a donut shop and giving a Nazi salute has been arrested, police said. Maciej Wojciak, 61, was…
Trump voices anger at Putin for comments about Ukraine’s Zelenskyy and threatens sanctions on Russia
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump voiced anger Sunday at Russian President Vladimir Putin for comments he made about Ukraine and its president Volodymyr Zelenskyy. In an early…
Jets GM Darren Mougey talks Justin Fields, Allen Lazard overall roster and more at owners meeting
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Three weeks before the NFL Draft, the Jets still have several holes to address on the roster. However, general manager Darren Mougey likes the position their…
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson ‘cranking it up,’ cleared to resume basketball activities
Injured Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson said he’s making steady progress from a sprained right ankle and has resumed basketball activities, though he stopped short of confirming whether he’s taking full-contact…
‘Mercer County Hunger Challenge’ wraps up weekend with one last session
Folks have gathered once more for a final push on Sunday to package non-perishable meals for South Sudan. PRINCETON, W.Va. – Folks participating in the Mercer County Hunger Challenge through…
Texas game warden, firefighter capture ‘humongous’ alligator south of Buna
A Texas game warden and a Buna firefighter captured a massive alligator on Highway 96. Officials said the gator could have caused significant damage. BUNA, Texas — A Texas game…
Authorities investigate damaging fire at New Mexico’s GOP headquarters
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (AP) — Federal authorities are investigating an early morning fire on Sunday that damaged the entryway to the headquarters of the Republican Party of New Mexico in…
Lauren Betts and UCLA reach first Final Four of women’s NCAA Tournament, beating LSU 72-65
SPOKANE, Wash. — Lauren Betts had 17 points and seven rebounds despite spending the entire second quarter on the bench, and top overall seed UCLA reached its first Final Four…
Iran has rejected direct negotiations with the US in response to Trump’s letter
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s president said Sunday that the Islamic Republic rejected direct negotiations with the United States over its rapidly advancing nuclear program, offering Tehran’s first…
Transgender people are about 1% of the US population. Yet they’re a political lightning rod
Why has this small population found itself with such an outsized role in American politics? WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — On the campaign trail, Donald Trump used contentiousness around transgender people’s…