What is US Customs and Border Protection?
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is one of the biggest law enforcement agencies in the world.
Miami Beach mandates coronavirus masks indoors and out
The city of Miami Beach will impose $50 fines for not wearing a mask in public.
What is the Supreme Court of the United States?
The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest court in the country and is made up of nine justices.
Government unemployment insurance payments skyrocket in June
Unemployed Americans are eligible for an additional $600 a week.
What is the CIA?
The CIA is headquartered in Langley, Virginia, and led by Gina Haspel.
Who is New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo?
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has become a prominent figure in the state's, and, at times, the country’s battle against the novel coronavirus pandemic.
There's still time to reap this lucrative tax break
As file your tax return, don't forget that you still have an opportunity to take advantage of one huge money-saving tax break: funding your 2019 IRA.
Majority of New Yorkers oppose cuts to police funding, poll shows
There were broad variations in respondents' attitudes on police issues depending on demographic factors like geography, race and political affiliation.
Some taxpayers face a desperate wait for refunds
The IRS is slowly resuming operations after pandemic-related lockdowns, but delayed refunds are devastating some people’s finances.
Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana abortion clinic law
SCOTUS struck down a Louisiana law that requires doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals, ruling that it violates abortion rights the court first announced in the landmark Roe v. Wade decision in 1973.
Did pushing back the tax-filing deadline do Americans a disservice?
By taking longer to submit their returns, Americans have also been delaying their refunds -- money they may have desperately needed these past few months.
De Blasio announces proposal to cut NYPD budget by $1B
New York City's budget is $8 billion smaller than what had been proposed in February.
Boris Johnson says coronavirus has been 'disaster' for Britain
Prime Minister Boris Johnson acknowledged Monday that the coronavirus pandemic has been a “disaster” for Britain, as he announced a spending splurge designed to get the country back on track.
Hair salons in New York City have long waitlists as coronavirus restrictions ease
Top hair salons in New York City are being bombarded with appointment requests now that salons and barber shops are allowed to reopen.
Trump signs federal skills-based hiring executive order
"Today, I'll sign an executive order that directs the federal government to replace outdated...degree-based hiring with skills-based hiring," Trump said Friday during a meeting with the American Workforce Policy Advisory Board.
Alabama reopening schools in fall, but coronavirus prompts virtual options
All Alabama schools will reopen for traditional classes this fall, but they’ll also offer options for virtual learning for children whose parents aren’t comfortable sending them back.
Spacewalking astronaut loses mirror, newest space junk
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy on Friday lost a small mirror that floated away at a foot per second.
Daily coronavirus infections in US hit record
The surge in new infections is placing hospitals in California and Texas under growing pressure from an inundation of patients.
US and states' Google antitrust probe nears finish line
The Justice Department and state attorneys general are wrapping up antitrust probes into Google and its advertising practices.
Trump to overhaul federal hiring to make skills priority over college education
The new direction will be highlighted in two executive orders that Trump is set to sign



















