Speaker Mike Johnson assails Trump's felony trial in remarkable visit outside courthouse

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson assailed the hush money case against Donald Trump Tuesday as an illegitimate “sham,” becoming the highest-ranking Republican to show up at court, embrace the former president's claims of political persecution and attack the U.S. system of justice. ...

Prestige Consumer Healthcare: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

TARRYTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — TARRYTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc. (PBH) on Tuesday reported fiscal fourth-quarter net income of $49.5 million. The Tarrytown, New York-based company said it had profit of 98 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for pretax expenses,...

Giuliani bankruptcy judge frustrated with case, rebuffs attempt to challenge $148 million judgment

The judge overseeing Rudy Giuliani's bankruptcy case said he was “disturbed” so little progress has been made in sorting out his finances, and refused Tuesday to lift a legal barrier that has kept the former New York City mayor from appealing a $148 million defamation judgment. ...

ESPN announces Jason Kelce's hiring. He will be part of the 'Monday Night Football' pregame show

NEW YORK (AP) — Jason Kelce is officially a member of ESPN’s “Monday Night Countdown” team. ESPN announced Kelce had signed a multiyear agreement on Tuesday during a presentation to advertisers in New York. He will also be a part of ESPN's Super Bowl week coverage. ...

Sidewalk video ‘Portal’ linking New York, Dublin by livestream temporarily paused after lewd antics

NEW YORK (AP) — The video screen “Portal” that lets people in New York and Dublin peer into life on opposite sides of the Atlantic in real time has been a source of whimsical delight for sidewalk crowds in the two cities, but also a magnet for boorish behavior that’s prompted officials to...

The Hurricanes stuck with their plan. It's helped them climb back into their series with the Rangers

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes kept losing close games to come within 60 minutes of exiting the NHL playoffs in an embarrassing sweep. Yet coach Rod Brind'Amour kept insisting his team was playing well in key areas and they had to stick with things. ...

Alibaba's profit in Q4 tumbles due to equity investments, New York-listed stock plunges

HONG KONG (AP) — Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba Group Holding on Tuesday posted a greater-than-expected decline in profit for the fourth quarter due to its equity investments, sending its stock price plunging in New York. Its net income for the quarter ended March was 3.3...

NY appeals court rules judge 'properly determined' Trump's comments 'posed a significant threat' to witness integrity

David Sanborn, Grammy-winning saxophonist who played on hundreds of albums, dies at 78

NEW YORK (AP) — David Sanborn, the Grammy-winning saxophonist who played lively solos on such hits as David Bowie's “Young Americans” and James Taylor's “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)” and enjoyed his own highly successful recording career as a performer of melodic, contemporary...

Acorda: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

PEARL RIVER, N.Y. (AP) — PEARL RIVER, N.Y. (AP) — Acorda Therapeutics Inc. (ACORQ) on Tuesday reported a loss of $27.4 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Pearl River, New York-based company said it had a loss of $22.06. The drugmaker posted...