NYPD kept database of juveniles’ fingerprints, violating law
NEW YORK — Until recently, New York City police secretly kept fingerprints of children arrested as juveniles on file permanently in a department datab...
Porzingis returns as Knicks show signs of chaos he escaped
NEW YORK — When Kristaps Porzingis crashed to the Madison Square Garden floor in pain on Feb. 6, 2018, it was soon clear that would be his final play ...
Texans-Ravens could be first of many Watson-Jackson duels
This is the first of what could be many meetings between two dynamic young AFC quarterbacks when Deshaun Watson and the Houston Texans visit Lamar Jac...
With success and offers, Sterling K. Brown learns to say no
NEW YORK — With a hit TV series, awards, plus film and TV opportunities, Sterling K. Brown admits he’s experienced “a lot of pinch me moments” in rece...
Bishop who investigated sex abuse accused of sex abuse
NEW YORK — A Roman Catholic bishop named by Pope Francis to investigate the church’s response to clergy sexual abuse in Buffalo, New York, has himself...
Woman who spoke at Epstein’s bail hearing sues his estate
NEW YORK — A woman who confronted Jeffrey Epstein at a July bail hearing to tell a judge he touched her inappropriately when she was 16 sued his estat...
HBO doc peers into Ralph Lauren’s rose-tinted American Dream
NEW YORK — Of all the editors, fashion notables, filmmakers and cultural critics who opine on Ralph Lauren in the new documentary "Very Ralph," it's a...
Singer Andrea Bocelli: ‘Absurd’ to shun opera legend Domingo
MIAMI — Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli is staunchly defending opera legend Placido Domingo, calling it "absurd" that opera houses have canceled the star...
Winfrey, Coates to speak at upcoming Toni Morrison tribute
NEW YORK — Oprah Winfrey, Ta-Nehisi Coates and Jesmyn Ward will be among the speakers at a tribute to the late Toni Morrison.
As ruling nears, immigrant fights for anti-deportation act
NEW YORK — A Mexican immigrant fighting President Donald Trump's attempt to end a program shielding young immigrants from deportation says he is nervo...
2020 Watch: Bloomberg escalates doubts about front-runners
NEW YORK — Presidential politics move fast. What we're watching heading into a new week on the 2020 campaign:
Oregon stuns US team; C. Vivian Stringer reaches milestone
NEW YORK — It didn't count in the standings, but the most shocking game of the opening week of women's basketball was No. 1 Oregon stunning the U.S. w...
Eww York: Darnold, Jets hold on to beat Jones, Giants 34-27
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Le'Veon Bell scored a go-ahead 1-yard touchdown early in the fourth quarter after a 33-yard pass interference penalty on DeAnd...
AP sources: Former Trump adviser John Bolton has a book deal
NEW YORK — Former national security adviser John Bolton has a book deal, The Associated Press has learned.
Pot or not? Busts highlight growing confusion over hemp
NEW YORK — The CBD craze might be leaving the war on drugs a bit dazed and confused.
49ers vs Seahawks, with Sherman on other side of rivalry
The last time the San Francisco 49ers had a winning record for a home game in November, Colin Kaepernick was their quarterback and Russell Wilson and ...
Bloomberg’s wealth gives him options his rivals don’t enjoy
WASHINGTON — There are many questions surrounding Michael Bloomberg's potential presidential candidacy. Whether he'll have enough money to sustain a l...
Biden has ‘no problem’ with Bloomberg running for president
CONCORD, N.H. — Joe Biden said Friday that he welcomes the possibility of billionaire Michael Bloomberg joining the crowded presidential field seeking...
Pens rally to win 4-3 in OT, ending Isles’ 10-game streak
NEW YORK — Bryan Rust scored his second goal of the game in overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied past the Islanders 4-3 on Thursday night in B...
Judge fines Trump $2 million for misusing charity foundation
NEW YORK — A judge Thursday ordered President Donald Trump to pay $2 million to an array of charities as a fine for misusing his own charitable founda...
Streep, Miranda and Stone are named as Met Gala co-chairs
NEW YORK — Next year's Met Gala may be the closest we'll ever come to getting a Miranda Priestly moment at the starry event.
Lincoln Center in New York City to honor Spike Lee in April
NEW YORK — Spike Lee will receive Film at Lincoln Center's 46th Chaplin Award.
Walmart, Tesla settle lawsuit over fiery solar panels
NEW YORK — Walmart and Tesla have settled a lawsuit filed by the retail giant alleging that Tesla installed rooftop solar panels that caught fire.
High-tech chestnuts: US to consider genetically altered tree
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Chestnuts harvested from high branches on a chilly fall morning look typical: they're marble sized, russet colored and nestled in pri...
Analysis: Trump’s GOP has no answer for suburban slide
NEW YORK — The suburban revolt against President Donald Trump's Republican Party is growing.
Maxey leads No. 2 Kentucky past No. 1 Michigan State 69-62
NEW YORK — Tyrese Maxey, Kentucky's latest freshman star, scored 26 points and the second-ranked Wildcats opened the season with a 69-62 victory again...
Jersey City voters pass limits on Airbnb, short-term rentals
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Voters in a New Jersey city that's just a few minutes by train from the tourist sights of Manhattan approved restrictions Tuesday ...
No. 4 Duke edges third-ranked Kansas 68-66
NEW YORK — Tre Jones scored 15 points and Cassius Stanley added 11 of his 13 points in the second half to help No. 4 Duke beat third-ranked Kansas 68-...
Alec Baldwin sues man who accused him of parking spot rage
NEW YORK — Alec Baldwin filed a defamation lawsuit Friday against the man who says Baldwin hit him in the face during an argument over a New York City...
Sheryl Crow and Bruce Springsteen help raise money for vets
NEW YORK — Sheryl Crow and Bruce Springsteen hit the stage together to help raise over $5.7 million at this year's Stand Up for Heroes fundraiser, whi...