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No. 4 Kentucky takes on Ohio State

Dec. 21, 2024 04:04 AM EST

Ohio State Buckeyes (7-4, 1-1 Big Ten) vs. Kentucky Wildcats (10-1) New York; Saturday, 5:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -8.5; over/under is 160.5 BOTTOM LINE: Ohio State and No. 4 Kentucky play at Madison Square Garden in New York City,...

Amazon workers are striking at multiple facilities. Here's what you should know

Dec. 20, 2024 17:51 PM EST

Amazon workers affiliated with the Teamsters union continued a strike Friday at seven of the company's delivery hubs just days before Christmas. At midnight on Saturday, workers at a prominent unionized warehouse in New York will also join, the Teamsters said. However, the union has...

Murder and terrorism charges brought against Iranian officer in 2022 killing of American in Iraq

Dec. 20, 2024 13:29 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — An Iranian officer blamed for the 2022 killing of an American in Iraq has been charged in New York with federal murder and terrorism crimes, authorities announced on Friday. Federal authorities in New York City said Mohammad Reza Nouri, a captain in Iran’s...

The best and biggest concerts of 2024: Olivia Rodrigo, Missy Elliott, George Strait and more

Dec. 20, 2024 10:02 AM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — As The Associated Press’ music writer, Maria Sherman has seen more than 80 concerts in 2024. Here are some of her picks for the best and biggest shows of the year. Most shows on this list were seen in the New York metropolitan area — unless otherwise noted — and it excludes...

No. 4 Kentucky Wildcats and the Ohio State Buckeyes play in New York City, New York

Dec. 20, 2024 04:30 AM EST

Ohio State Buckeyes (7-4, 1-1 Big Ten) vs. Kentucky Wildcats (10-1) New York; Saturday, 5:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Ohio State and No. 4 Kentucky square off in New York City, New York. The Wildcats are 10-1 in non-conference play. Kentucky has a 1-0...

Man accused in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing faces federal charge that's eligible for death penalty

Dec. 19, 2024 21:57 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO was whisked back to New York by plane and helicopter Thursday to face new federal charges of stalking and murder, which could bring the death penalty if he's convicted. Luigi Mangione was held without bail...

Former top aide to New York City's mayor pleads not guilty in bribery case

Dec. 19, 2024 18:28 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York City mayor's former chief adviser, her son and two real estate investors were indicted Thursday on bribery and conspiracy charges that came as the mayor himself fights a separate corruption case. Ingrid Lewis-Martin, who until recently was one of the...

Amazon workers strike at multiple facilities as Teamsters seek labor contract

Dec. 19, 2024 17:43 PM EST

Workers at seven Amazon facilities went on strike Thursday, an effort by the Teamsters union to pressure the e-commerce company for a labor agreement during a key shopping period. The Teamsters said the workers, who voted to authorize strikes in recent days, joined picket lines after...

Cuomo moves to sue a former aide who accused him of sexual harassment

Dec. 19, 2024 17:29 PM EST

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday filed a legal notice that he intends to sue a woman who accused him of sexual harassment. The filing accuses former aide Charlotte Bennett of defaming Cuomo in a Dec. 9 statement that said the former governor...

The Latest: Luigi Mangione appears in federal court in NYC as he faces new charges

Dec. 19, 2024 15:19 PM EST

The suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO faces new federal charges of murder and stalking, escalating the case after his earlier indictment on state charges. Luigi Mangione agreed to return to New York to face a state murder charge Thursday at a morning court appearance...