Live News of New York January 24, 2025

Second Wave Of Active-Duty Forces May Deploy To Border

Soldiers from the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division and 10th Mountain Division are making preparations for a potential deployment to the southern border as part of a second wave of active-duty forces, according to two US officRead More

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A$AP Rocky Faces Trial For Alleged Gun Assault

Opening statements are set to begin at the trial of hip-hop star A$AP Rocky, who is accused of firing a gun at his former friend, referred to as Relli, born Terell Ephron. The trial comes after...Read More

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Mariano Rivera Faces Lawsuit Alleging Failure To Protect Child

A lawsuit filed this month alleges that New York Yankees legend Mariano Rivera and his wife, Clara Rivera, failed to protect a young girl from sexual abuse during a summer camp trip sponsored by their church....Read More

Sen. Schumer Supports Delaying Confirmation Of CIA Director Nominee

Senator Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat from New York, has expressed his support for Senator Chris Murphy's efforts to delay the confirmation process of John Ratcliffe as the CIA director. Ratcliffe, who is one oRead More

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The Politics Of Map Names: A Global Perspective

President Donald Trump recently issued an executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, sparking a debate among mapmakers, educators, and world leaders. This move aligns with Trump's 'America First'Read More

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Meagan Good Finds Happiness And Success In 'Harlem'

Meagan Good, known for her role in the series 'Harlem,' is currently experiencing a period of fulfillment and gratitude for her career achievements. Good expressed her happiness and thankfulness for her journey, includingRead More

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Trailblazing Black Army Nurse Corps Veteran Dies At 104

The U.S. Army Nurse Corps mourns the passing of Nancy Leftenant-Colon, the first Black woman to join the corps after the military's desegregation in the 1940s. Leftenant-Colon, who passed away at the age of 104 in...Read More

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Diddy Files Defamation Lawsuit Over False Sexual Assault Claims

Lawyers representing Sean 'Diddy' Combs have taken legal action by filing a defamation lawsuit against an individual who allegedly made false claims about possessing videos that implicate the music mogul in sexual assaultsRead More

Trump Meets Endangered House Republicans To Discuss Legislative Agenda

President Donald Trump is set to meet with a group of politically vulnerable House Republicans as the party grapples with implementing tax cuts and other key priorities. Despite holding the White House and majorities in CoRead More

New Sluggball Baseball Competition Set To Debut In May

Sluggball, a new 4-on-4 baseball competition co-founded by a former Philadelphia Phillies general manager, is set to make its debut in May this year. The unique aspect of Sluggball is that it focuses solely on situationalRead More

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2025 Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductees Announced

George Clinton, The Doobie Brothers, Ashley Gorley, Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, The Beach Boys' Mike Love, and Tony Macaulay have been announced as the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees, representing a diverse mix ofRead More

NYC Mayor Adams Coordinates With ICE On Deporting Criminal Migrants

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on Tuesday that his administration has been collaborating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to address the deportation of illegal criminal migrants. Despite the city'sRead More

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U.S. Border Patrol Agent Killed In Vermont Traffic Stop

A U.S. Border Patrol agent, identified as a military veteran who had previously served in the U.S. Air Force, was tragically killed during a traffic stop near the Canadian border in Vermont. The incident occurred in...Read More

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Colorado Supreme Court Denies Elephants' Legal Right To Release

In a recent ruling, the Colorado Supreme Court decided that five elephants at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs do not have the legal right to pursue their release. The court's decision was based on...Read More

Trump Administration Allows Immigration Arrests At Sensitive Locations

Officers enforcing immigration laws will now have the authority to arrest migrants at sensitive locations such as schools and churches following the Trump administration's decision to discard policies that previously restrRead More

NFL Head Coaching Vacancies: Teams And Candidates

As the NFL coaching carousel continues to spin, several teams are still on the hunt for their next head coach. With Ben Johnson recently agreeing to become the head coach of the Chicago Bears and Mike...Read More

A$AP Rocky Trial: Jury Selection Underway In Los Angeles

Nearly a hundred potential jurors are set to convene in a Los Angeles courtroom for the upcoming three-week trial of A$AP Rocky, who stands accused of firing a gun at a former friend. The Los Angeles...Read More

Melania Trump Prepares For Prominent Role In Second Term

First Lady Melania Trump is gearing up for a more active and visible role in the East Wing as she returns for her husband's second term in office. Having reflected on her experiences from the past...Read More

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President Trump Grants Pardon To Silk Road Founder

President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he had granted a pardon to Ross William Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road dark web marketplace. Ulbricht had been serving a life sentence on charges related to...Read More

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Justice Department Undergoes Major Leadership Reassignments

New leadership at the Justice Department has initiated a series of reassignments affecting at least 20 career officials, redirecting them from their longstanding senior-level roles, as reported by sources familiar with theRead More

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