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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks to people at a vaccination site earlier this month in New York.

Cuomo Says He Will Not Resign Despite Calls From Schumer And Other Top N.Y. Democrats

Cuomo's announcement followed a cascade of statements Friday morning from multiple Democratic members of the state's congressional delegation calling for his resignation.

Matthias Schmale, serving as director of operations in Gaza for UNRWA, speaks during a news conference in front of the agency's headquarters in Gaza City, in May.

He was the top U.N. official in Gaza. An Israeli TV interview cost him his post

The U.N.'s Matthias Schmale reflects on his time as a leading international aid rep in Gaza. He departed UNRWA this week after offending Palestinians with his remarks on Israeli airstrikes.

Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows is one of four former advisers to then-President Donald Trump who were issued subpoenas Thursday by the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

Jan. 6 Panel Subpoenas Former Trump Officials Including Mark Meadows, Steve Bannon

The subpoenas compel the four former Trump administration officials to produce documents relevant to the U.S. Capitol riot by Oct. 7 and then sit for a deposition the following week.

'Avatar' marks 6 straight weeks at No. 1 as it surpasses $2 billion in ticket sales

James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water led ticket sales in movie theaters for the sixth straight weekend, making it the first film to have such a reign atop the box office since 2009's Avatar.

Then-President Donald Trump speaks at a rally on the Ellipse in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021.

Appeals court says Trump isn't immune from Jan. 6 riot lawsuits

The ruling stems from several lawsuits brought by Capitol Police officers and Democratic members of Congress seeking civil damages from Donald Trump related to the events of Jan. 6, 2021.

NFL suspends 3 players indefinitely, fourth gets 6 games for violating gambling policy

The NFL suspended three players indefinitely Thursday for violating the league’s gambling policy and a fourth was sidelined for six games.Cornerback Isaiah Rodgers Sr., a projected starter for the Indianapolis Colts, and his new teammate Rashod Berry, a backup defensive end, both received indefinite suspensions and were subsequently waived by the team.Rodgers, Berry and free agent Demetrius Taylor, who also received an indefinite suspension, cannot seek reinstatement until after the 2023 season. Taylor bet on NFL games in 2022 and Rodgers faced the same accusation.

President Joe Biden promotes his administration's vaccine or testing requirements for workers at the Clayco construction site in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, on October 7, 2021.

6th Circuit Court 'wins' lottery to hear lawsuits against Biden's vaccine rule

In a process resembling a Powerball drawing, ping pong balls with the names of a dozen federal appeals courts were placed into a wooden raffle drum on Tuesday before a winner was drawn.

Trump sues BBC for $10 billion, accusing it of defamation over Jan. 6 speech edit

The British broadcaster apologized to Trump last month, calling the edit an "error of judgment," but denies its reporting was defamatory.

More than 6 in 10 say Biden's mental fitness to be president is a concern, poll finds

As President Joe Biden seeks a second term in office, a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll shows that a majority of Americans are concerned about his mental fitness.

Vice President Harris speaks during a campaign rally on the Ellipse on Oct. 29, 2024 in Washington, DC.

At the site of Trump’s Jan. 6 rally, Harris makes her closing pitch for the campaign

A week before Election Day, Vice President Harris used the backdrop to lay out the case for turning the page on the divisive and chaotic politics of her Republican opponent.

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