MacPhail: Phillies expect to pay luxury tax this season

Philadelphia Phillies president Andy MacPhail says that team ownership is willing to go over the luxury tax threshold to make the playoffs.

New Jersey weighs work standards overhaul to address toxicity

New Jersey will re-evaluate workplace standards and guidelines for state employees in an effort to address an allegedly toxic and misogynistic culture in politics.

Tribute to NBA legend Kobe Bryant spotted on car in Los Angeles

It's been weeks since NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, were killed in a helicopter crash in California, but tributes to the NBA player continue to pour in.

All-Star MVP award to be named after Kobe Bryant, NBA announces

The All-Star Game MVP award will now be named after NBA legend Kobe Bryant. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver made the announcement Saturday evening in Chicago. 

New Jersey, Trump administration square off over immigration

New Jersey has become the latest venue for a legal fight over immigration and sanctuary policies, pitting the Trump administration against self-styled progressive Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy.

Kobe, Gianna Bryant memorial: Ticket registration for ‘Celebration of Life’ at Staples Center now open

Pre-registration is available now for fans who want to purchase tickets to the "Celebration of Life for Kobe & Gianna Bryant." Tickets to the public memorial will be available to purchase through Ticketmaster starting on Wednesday, February 19 at 10 a.m. There is a two-ticket limit per purchaser.

Florida man upset he can’t bring cutout of Donald Trump to dialysis

Nelson Gibson says his family can't sit with him during his treatments, so he began bringing a cardboard cutout picture of President Trump for emotional support, but now he's run into a roadblock.

US, Taliban reach Afghanistan truce agreement, official says

A senior U.S. official said Friday the United States and the Taliban have reached a truce agreement that will take effect “very soon” and could lead to withdrawals of American troops from Afghanistan.

Mamba Sports Foundation renamed in honor of Gigi Bryant

In commemoration of Gianna Bryant, the Mamba Sports Foundation has decided to rename themselves as the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation. 

President Trump to give command to start engines at Daytona 500

Trump has hosted previous NASCAR champions at the White House and last October awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to motorsports titan Roger Penske.

Barr: Trump tweets on cases make it 'impossible' to do job

Attorney General William Barr took a public swipe at President Donald Trump on Thursday, saying that the president’s tweets about Justice Department prosecutors and cases “make it impossible for me to do my job.”

Trump doubles Obama's 2012 vote total in New Hampshire, signaling fired up base

With 87 percent of precincts reporting, Trump secured more than 120,000 votes in the Granite State. In 2012, Obama managed just 49,080 total votes in New Hampshire.

Trump signs law giving veterans smoother path to STEM careers

President Donald Trump signed the Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act into law. The legislation is aimed at giving veterans an easier path to careers in science, technology, engineering and math after active duty.