HBO produces documentary to help kids understand 9/11

For students from elementary to high school, the Sept. 11 terrorist attack isn't a memory. It's history. A new HBO documentary that debuts on the event's 18th anniversary treats it that way.

Bruce Springsteen, Jon Stewart to headline veterans' fundraiser

Two New Jersey icons - Bruce Springsteen and Jon Stewart - will once again headline this year's Stand Up for Heroes fundraiser, which benefits injured veterans and their families.

Phils hit 3 HRs, outlast Mets 10-7 to tighten wild-card race

Maikel Franco, Scott Kingery and Adam Haseley homered as the Philadelphia Phillies overcame an early deficit and outlasted the New York Mets 10-7 Sunday to further tighten the NL wild-card race.

Smyly goes 7; Phillies grind down Stroman, Mets defense, 5-0

Drew Smyly pitched seven solid innings and the Philadelphia Phillies pounded down on Marcus Stroman and a porous Mets defense to beat New York 5-0 Saturday night and end a three-game skid.

Judge: Epstein civil filings name hundreds of 3rd parties

Sealed court records contain the names of at least hundreds of third parties who were mentioned in a civil case involving sexual abuse allegations against the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge said Wednesday.

Ramos has 4 hits to lead Mets past Phillies 6-3

Wilson Ramos matched his career high with four hits and extended his hitting streak to 24 games, helping the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 on Saturday.

Judge ends case against Epstein, with nod to accusers

A judge formally ended the criminal case against Jeffrey Epstein on Thursday, but not without a final tribute to the women who spoke out against the financier.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand drops out of 2020 presidential race amid low polling, fundraising struggles

Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand is dropping out of the presidential race as a campaign that once looked poised to ride strong #MeToo credentials to formidability was instead plagued by low polling and major fundraising struggles.

Man crushed by elevator in Manhattan

A man was crushed to death in an elevator accident in Manhattan on Thursday morning.

3 women sue Jeffrey Epstein's estate, citing rape, other sex acts

Three women are suing the estate of Jeffrey Epstein and others in lawsuits that cite rape and other forced sex acts while he served a Florida jail sentence and assaults that stretched to 2014.

Records: Epstein signed will 2 days before suicide

Jeffrey Epstein signed a will just two days before he killed himself in jail, new court records show, opening a new legal front in what could be a long battle over the financier's fortune.

NYPD fires officer for '14 death of Eric Garner

After five years of investigations and protests, New York City's police commissioner on Monday fired an officer involved in the 2014 chokehold death of an unarmed black man whose dying cries of "I can't breathe" fueled a national debate over race and police use of force.

2 men get 4-12 years for plotting to attack Muslim community

Two of four young men arrested for plotting to attack an upstate New York Muslim community with homemade explosives were sentenced Friday to four to 12 years in prison.

Man apprehended after 3 rice cookers found in Manhattan

A man suspected of placing two devices that looked like pressure cookers in a New York City subway station on Friday, causing an evacuation and snarling the morning commute, has been apprehended, police said.

Petition seeks to rename 5th Ave. in front of Trump Tower in honor of President Obama

A petition to rename the New York City street outside Trump Tower after former President Barack Obama has gained about 75,000 online signatures in an effort to troll President Trump.

FDNY lieutenant, 54, dies of heart attack after 24-hour tour

Officials say a New York City fire lieutenant died of a heart attack after going home from a 24-hour tour of duty.

Jeffrey Epstein dead from apparent suicide in Manhattan jail cell; FBI investigating

Disgraced multimillionaire Jeffrey Epstein, who was accused of sex trafficking minors, died from an apparent suicide inside in his Manhattan jail cell, the Federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed Saturday.

Philadelphia, New York police officers play ball for good cause

When it comes to Philadelphia vs. New York, there's usually no love lost between sports cities, but when the two rivals met Saturday at Arm and Hammer Park in Trenton it was precisely love and support that brought them together.

Judge recommends firing NYPD officer in chokehold death

An administrative judge recommended firing the New York City police officer accused of using a chokehold in the 2014 death of Eric Garner.