Hegseth told senator he paid $50,000 to woman who accused him of 2017 sex assault
Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary, paid $50,000 to the woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017.
Minnesota Supreme Court considers whether it should intervene in partisan legislative power struggle
The Minnesota Supreme Court is considering how deeply it should intervene in a power struggle between Democrats and Republicans over control of the state House.
UnitedHealth promotes leader of retirement business to replace slain CEO Thompson
UnitedHealth Group will promote one of its top insurance executives to replace Brian Thompson, the slain CEO of its UnitedHealthcare arm.
Trump pardons anti-abortion activists who blockaded clinic entrances
President Donald Trump is pardoning anti-abortion activists who were convicted of blockading abortion clinic entrances.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost launches 2026 bid for governor
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Republican Attorney General Dave Yost announced Thursday that he is running to be the next governor of Ohio — wedging the news between the departure from the race of a top rival and ...
Crescent duck on the menu? Chefs at Long Island restaurants lament loss of only local duck farm
The farm is a top supplier of duck for high-end restaurants, including eateries on Long Island and in New York City.
Latest on Midway Crossing: Suffolk will pitch in up to $50 million to redevelop site, County Executive Edward Romaine says
The county also will begin soliciting ideas within weeks from private developers for a new project to replace what had been planned, Romaine said.
Trump order ending federal DEI programs leaves agencies and stakeholders on uncertain ground
Federal agencies, employees and contractors are trying to process how President Donald Trump's sweeping anti-DEI executive order will upend their work.
Fencing notebook: Charles Pedersen has become a leader for Shoreham-Wading River
Senior recorded 39 of his team's touches to lead Centereach/Longwood/SWR to a 45-43 comeback win over Huntington on Jan. 11 despite some unforgiving side effects of Type 1 diabetes.
Chris Wood signs 2-year contract extension with Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest forward Chris Wood has signed a two-year contract extension to stay with the Premier League club through the 2026-27 season.
Jaguars are interviewing Bucs OC Liam Coen for their head coaching job after all, AP source says
JACKSONVILLE. Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars are interviewing Tampa Bay offensive coordinator Liam Coen for their head coaching job after all, the latest turn in a covert operation that included ...
Woman indicted in car crash that killed Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson and 2 others
A woman has been indicted in the July 6 car crash that killed Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson and two of his former high school teammates.