New York

NYC starts driver congestion charging despite opposition

That plan revives one, originally with a $15 base fee, that she paused in June, saying there were "too many unintended consequences for New Yorkers."

Woman killed when set on fire on New York subway train, police say

Asked whether the man watching from the bench was the attacker, police said that responding officers had no reason to think he was a suspect when they rushed to the woman's aid.

Timothée Chalamet makes surprise appearance at lookalike contest in New York

Timothée Chalamet delighted his fans with an unexpected appearance at a lookalike contest dedicated to him in New York. The event took place in Lower Manhattan, where the Hollywood star surprised attendees by showing up in person.

New York mayor indicted on federal criminal charges

At least four federal probes are underway against the Democratic ex-cop, including three led by the US district court in Manhattan, investigating people in the mayor's orbit and high-ranking officials in his administration.

Timberlake settles DUI case with plea agreement

Justin Timberlake has negotiated an agreement to resolve his drunk-driving case in the United States.

US rapper Fatman Scoop dies after onstage collapse

Famed American rapper Fatman Scoop tragically died at 53 after collapsing during a live performance in Connecticut on Friday. 

Ignorant people try to always seek darkness amidst goodness: Shakib

The Shakib Khan starrer latest Eid release, “Toofan”, has captivated audiences and reached unprecedented popularity. The film accumulated significant attention both locally and internationally. The Dhallywood superstar is now in high demand across various media outlets. Recently, he participated in an exclusive interview with the Indian Express, delving into his distinguished career and offering insights on a range of subjects.

Justin Timberlake fails field sobriety tests, taken into custody

Justin Timberlake was taken into custody in Sag Harbor, NY, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) after he declined to take a breathalyser test and failed all standardised field sobriety tests.

ICC confirms NY, Dallas, Florida as T20 WC 2024 venues

The USA is set to host the T20 World Cup for the first time, with Grand Prairie in Dallas, Broward County in Florida and Nassau County in New York chosen as the venues for the grand event. 

December 11, 2017
December 11, 2017

Blast rocks NY commuter hub, suspect might be Bangladeshi: Cops

A man with a pipe bomb strapped to him sets off the crude device in the subway near Times Square, injuring the suspect and three other people at the height of the morning rush hour.

July 2, 2017
July 2, 2017

New York doctor sent email to paper before hospital rampage

A doctor who killed another physician at a New York City medical center and wounded six other people before taking his own life had sent an email to a newspaper blaming hospital officials for wrecking his career, the New York Daily News reports.

May 18, 2017
May 18, 2017

1 dead, 12 injured in Times Square car crash

A speeding car crashes into pedestrians on a sidewalk in NewYork City's busy Times Square, killing one person and injuring at least 12, witnesses, police and news media say.

April 30, 2017
April 30, 2017

Qazi Arif’s janaza held, body to be sent back to Dhaka

New York people have paid their last tributes to eminent elocutionist, architect and cultural personality Qazi Arif who passed away at a hospital there.

April 28, 2017
April 28, 2017

FIFA compliance official pleads guilty in US bribery case

A member of FIFA's audit and compliance committee pleaded guilty on Thursday to US charges that he took close to $1 million in bribes in exchange for using his influence within the global soccer governing organization.

December 2, 2016
December 2, 2016

Fidel Castro cigars, Muhammad Ali's boxing gloves highlight sports auction

Muhammad Ali's fight gloves and a box of cigars signed by the Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro are among some of the highlights in an auction of memorabilia steeped in sporting history.

December 1, 2016
December 1, 2016

Norwegian Carlsen wins third World Chess Championship

Norwegian Magnus Carlsen extended his dominance over the chess world by winning the World Chess Championship for the third consecutive time on Wednesday, beating his Russian challenger Sergei Karyakin in a tiebreaker.

September 23, 2016
September 23, 2016

Paul Simon, Tom Morello lead music drive against poverty

Global Citizen, which says its supporters have taken more than six million actions such as petitioning leaders since 2012, takes inspiration from the 1971 Concert for Bangladesh.

September 12, 2016
September 12, 2016

WHAT THEY SAID

A fantastic year: 2 Grand Slams, Olympic silver medallist, new World No. 1! Congrats, @AngeliqueKerber #USOpen

September 9, 2016
September 9, 2016

US Open: Kerber celebrates No. 1 by reaching final

Reaching top of the world seems to agree with Angelique Kerber, who celebrates her ascension to the number one ranking with a 6-4 6-3 win over Caroline Wozniacki to advance to the U.S. Open final.