6+ hour, 15+ min ago  (485+ words) The curious birds, known for their bobbing walks and kazoo-like calls, have drawn a crowd to Bryant Park in Midtown Manhattan since arriving in late March. Dozens of spectators are gathering at the park every day to try to catch…...

3+ hour, 1+ min ago  (482+ words) Security spending for congressional and presidential campaigns has jumped fivefold over the past decade as an increasingly hostile political environment has led to escalating threats against public officials, ranging from doxing to assassination plots, according to a report released Thursday....

13+ hour, 53+ min ago  (243+ words) Jakhi Mc Cray, 22, admitted to the June 12 arson spree, which New York City police officials said caused $800, 000 in damage to department vehicles. He faces a mandatory minimum of 5 years and up to two decades in prison when sentenced. "By deliberately…...

13+ hour, 59+ min ago  (128+ words) The Courier of Montgomery County It was the most-watched sports event of the past week according to Nielsen, and a 15% increase from last year's game between UConn and South Carolina. Sunday's audience peaked at 10. 7 million viewers at the conclusion despite…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (233+ words) The Courier of Montgomery County It was Leonard's 55th straight game with 20 or more points in the Clippers' first win in three tries against the Mavs this season Leonard played in his 62nd game, and he'll have to appear in the final…...

9+ hour, 33+ min ago  (1406+ words) It makes no sense. She turns the lights off during the day and only burns one lamp with an energy-efficient bulb in the living room at night, but she keeps falling further behind on payments. In desperation, she took out…...

11+ hour, 52+ min ago  (393+ words) Investors were closely watching whether a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran was already slipping after a round of deadly Israeli strikes on Lebanon that killed and injured hundreds. Iran again closed the Strait of Hormuz, in response…...

13+ hour, 38+ min ago  (762+ words) Ahead of the private meeting, Trump had suggested the U. S. may consider leaving the trans-Atlantic alliance after NATO member countries ignored his call to help as Iran effectively shut the the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping waterway, and sent gas…...

8+ hour, 3+ min ago  (945+ words) A Honolulu jury returned the verdict against Gerhardt Konig, 47, on Wednesday after a day of deliberations. He was convicted of attempted manslaughter based on extreme mental or emotional disturbance, which carries up to 20 years in prison. Sentencing was set for…...

16+ hour, 49+ min ago  (231+ words) Texas scored all three runs in the fifth inning to complete a three-game series sweep. Gore (2-0) fanned nine and walked two. Bryan Woo (0-1) took the loss after allowing three runs " one earned " on five hits in five innings. Danny Jansen…...