McConnell Re-Elected as Republican Leader
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky has been reelected as Republican leader, quashing a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott of Florida. Scott was the Senate GOP campaign chief, and he has been criticized over his
Republican Lawmakers Vote to Impeach Philadelphia Democrat DA
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Philadelphia’s elected Democratic prosecutor faces a state Senate trial and possible removal from office after the Republican-led state House voted Wednesday to impeach him over progressive policies he has enacted amid rising crime
Amazon Begins Mass Layoffs
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon has begun mass layoffs in its corporate ranks, becoming the latest tech company to trim its workforce amid rising fears about the wider economic environment. On Tuesday, the company notified regional authorities
GOP Wins Slim House Majority
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans have won control of the U.S. House, returning the party to power in Washington and giving conservatives leverage to blunt President Joe Biden’s agenda and spur a flurry of investigations. But a threadbare
Same-Sex Marriage Legislation Clears Key Senate Hurdle
WASHINGTON (AP) — Legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriages has crossed a major Senate hurdle, putting Congress on track to take the historic step of ensuring that such unions are enshrined in federal law. Twelve Republicans
25 Sheriff Recruits Hurt In L.A. Car Accident
WHITTIER, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say 25 Los Angeles County sheriff’s academy recruits on a training run were hit by a vehicle that veered onto the wrong side of the road Wednesday morning, and five were critically
NYC Will Get It’s First Ever Pro Soccer Stadium
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced plans for a 25,000-seat stadium for Major League Soccer’s New York City Football Club. The $780 million stadium is slated to open in 2027 in
Michelle Obama Begins Month Long Book Tour
WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama has opened a monthlong, nationwide tour to promote her new book, “The Light We Carry.” The former first lady fielded questions from friend and former talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres on opening night
A 3-Year-Old Queens Boy the Victim of a Homicide
Queens, NY (77WABC)- Police say the death of 3-year-old Shaquan Butler of 79-00 Queens Boulevard has been deemed a homicide by the NYC Medical Examiners Office. Police were called to 79-00 Queens Boulevard on Sunday, November 13th
VIDEO: Four Gunpoint Carjackings in NYC, Police Seek Public’s Help
NEW YORK (77WABC) — The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying people responsible in at lease four gunpoint carjacking’s in NYC. The first incident occurred on Saturday, October 15, 2022,
