Country Hall of Famer, actor Kris Kristofferson has retired
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kris Kristofferson has announced his retirement after five decades and named a manager for his estate. A press release issued Wednesday said that the 84-year-old actor and singer actually retired last
White House: Pfizer, Moderna part of plan for 200M doses
WASHINGTON — The Biden Administration won’t need any new coronavirus vaccines approved by the FDA to fulfill its plan to purchase 200 million additional doses by the summer. White House press secretary Jen Psaki says while it’s
A Fatal Shooting at NYCHA’s Farragut Housing Complex in Brooklyn
(Brooklyn, NY/77WABC)-The NYPD says a 24-year-old male was pronounced dead at Brooklyn Hospital after being found unconscious and unresponsive early this morning at NYCHA’s Farragut Housing Complex in Brooklyn, NY. Officers were called to the Public Housing
NJ Gov. Orders Investigation Into Women’s Prison following Suspensions of 31 Corrections Officers
(Union Township, N.J./77WABC)-Dozens of Corrections Officers at New Jerse’s only women’s prison, The Edna Mahan Correctional Facility, in Union Township, Hunterdon County are suspended. The suspensions follow allegations that staff brutally beat and sexually assaulted inmates there.
Bicycle Only Lanes Being Added to the Brooklyn & Queensboro Bridges
NEW YORK (AP) — Bicyclists who currently share space with pedestrians as they try to get across New York City’s Brooklyn and Queensboro bridges will get their own lanes across those spans. Mayor Bill de Blasio is
Dow jumps 300 points as firms rally against GameStop stock transactions
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 300.19 points while the S&P 500 climbed 0.98% and the Nasdaq Composite increased 0.50% as U.S. markets rebounded on Thursday. Brokerage firms took steps to restrict an influx of transactions on
NYPD Officer Suspended Charged with Child Pornography
(NEW YORK, NY -AP/77WABC) — A New York City police officer was arrested Thursday on a child pornography charge. Officer Carmine Simpson is accused of using social media to chat with dozens of minors. Federal prosecutors say
First cases in the U.S. of South African COVID-19 variant reported in South Carolina
Health officials in South Carolina announced Thursday that they have identified two cases of a COVID-19 variant that emerged recently in South Africa. The two cases are the first found of the mutated virus in the United
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger willing to restructure his contract to remain on team for 2021 season
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said that he’s “pretty sure” he wants to return to the team for the 2021 season and is willing to restructure his contract. Due to a drop in revenue as a result
Houston Texans Deshaun Watson officially requests trade from team
Quarterback Deshaun Watson has officially requested a trade from the Houston Texans after months of speculation. On Thursday, Watson informed the team that he wanted to be traded. Reports of Watson’s trade request emerged less than 24
