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A month before Jeffrey Epstein's death by apparent suicide in a New York prison, a federal indictment cast light on what prosecutors said was a sprawling network of high school and college students lined up by young recruiters and then forced to satisfy the hedge fund billionaire's insatiable sexual appetite. (Photo: File)

‘Little Black Book’: How Jeffrey Epstein built network of victims

Epstein favoured 'economically disadvantaged minor girls', said US Attorney Geoffrey Berman.

11 Aug 2019 10:04 AM

Although the shuttles are autonomous, a safety driver and software engineer will be onboard. (Photo: ANI)

New York City to get its first self-driving passenger shuttle service

Optimus Ride will launch six autonomous shuttles in both the city and the state.

07 Aug 2019 7:37 AM

Video: NYC cab driver didn't recognise Anupam Kher, here's what happened next; watch

A cab driver from New York City didn't recognise the Indian actor until the end of the ride.

01 Aug 2019 6:21 PM

The charge carries a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison. (Representational Image)

New York man planned to travel to Pak, join Taliban; arrested at airport

New York Police Commissioner James O'Neil said attempting to support terrorist attacks will lead to arrest, as has been seen time and again.

27 Jul 2019 12:08 PM

Epstein’s lawyers had argued that he should be allowed to remain at his home, fitted with an electronic ankle bracelet and with his building under police video surveillance. (Photo: AP)

Sexual assault accused billionaire Jeffrey Epstein found injured in jail: Report

Epstein was found semi-conscious with marks on his neck, anonymous law enforcement sources told media.

25 Jul 2019 5:38 PM

Heat is the deadliest of all weather phenomena, according to the weather service, and cities from Chicago to New York urged residents to seek refuge at cooling centers set up in locations ranging from libraries to shopping malls. (Representational Image)

Heat wave bakes central, eastern US; Residents go to ‘cooling centres’

Outdoor activities like New York City Triathlon, a running race outside Washington were cancelled.

21 Jul 2019 11:30 AM

The summit will be hosted by the Texas India Forum in Houston. (Photo: File)

'Howdy Modi': PM to address community summit in US on Sep 22

This will be Modi's first trip to the US for after his landslide victory in the Indian general elections earlier this year.

18 Jul 2019 12:56 PM

The flight arrived at John F Kennedy International Airport two hours late. (File Photo)

'I'm God, would save world,' says Delta airline passenger, forces plane to return

He shouted 'I am God!' and claimed he would save the world, forcing the plane to return to the airport in San Juan.

04 Jul 2019 1:44 PM

Marchers and onlookers took over much of midtown Manhattan with a procession that paid tribute to the uprising that began at the tavern when patrons resisted officers on June 28, 1969. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

New York Pride celebrations went on for 12 hours

Epic! New York’s Pride parade lasted over 12 hours.

02 Jul 2019 2:37 PM

New York allowed the siblings to attempt Sunday's walk on the condition that they wear safety harnesses, a mandate Nik had said added physical weight and stress to the challenge. (Photo: AFP)

Watch: ‘Flying Wallendas’ cross Times Square on high wire in death-defying stunt

The near-fatal incident left her seriously injured, including breaking most bones in her face.

24 Jun 2019 12:11 PM

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor. (Photo: Viral Bhayani)

Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt to spend time with Rishi Kapoor and family in New York

Alia and Ranbir's Brahmastra also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Dimple Kapadia, Nagarjuna Akkineni and Mouni Roy.

21 Jun 2019 1:11 PM

Flights in and out of Newark were delayed for about an hour while passengers deplaned and the aircraft was moved, the FAA said, adding that its investigators were en route to the airport. (Representational Image)

New York-area airport briefly closed after plane lands on flat tires

No major injuries were reported in the incident at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, just across the Hudson River.

16 Jun 2019 10:26 AM

Marc Jacobs said that the idea is to offer separates, bags, shoes, jewelry and other accessories that people can put together themselves as a reflection of their own style. (Photo: AP)

Prominent designer launches eclectic line

With help from a big THE, New York based designer launches new clothing and accessories line.

31 May 2019 10:55 AM

The original torch and flame, and full scale face model are displayed in the new Statue of Liberty Museum, on Liberty Island in New York. (Photo: AP)

A museum dedicated to the idea of ‘liberty’

A new museum located near the Statue of Liberty, showcasing the statue's original torch and other artefacts is now open.

16 May 2019 9:24 PM

A Sikh American family watches participants march down Madison Avenue during the Sikh Day Parade. (Photo: AP)

New York hosts Sikh Day Parade

Fun meets anti-bullying campaign at annual Sikh Day Parade.

28 Apr 2019 6:30 PM

The development comes as the manufacturer struggles to cope with the fallout from both the Indonesia crash and another in Ethiopia this month, which have cast a spotlight on the safety certification process and shaken confidence in a plane that is crucial to its future plans. (Representational Image)

After crashes, Boeing 737 MAX to get new warning light: report

Known as a 'disagree light,' this safety feature will become standard and is among modifications the company will present to US authorities.

22 Mar 2019 8:33 AM

Khashoggi, a vocal critic of the Saudi regime, was killed in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2 last year, where he had gone to obtain paperwork certifying his divorce with his former wife Alaa Nassif in order to be able to re-marry his Turkish fiancée Hatice Cengiz. (Photo: AFP | File)

Saudi Prince launched 'secret campaign' to silence dissenters before Khashoggi murder

Campaign included surveillance, kidnapping, detention and torture of Saudis, according to US officials with knowledge of classified reports.

18 Mar 2019 9:31 AM

An Indian-origin man working as a driver for ride-sharing company Uber in the US pleaded guilty to kidnapping a sleeping passenger and driving her more than 60 miles from her destination to boost his fare. (Representational Image)

To boost his fare, Indian uber driver in US pleaded guilty to kidnap woman passenger

Harbir Parmar, 25, of New York pled guilty in White Plains federal court to kidnapping and wire fraud.

15 Mar 2019 12:49 PM

The roughly 90 minute drama recalled a similar evacuation in October after an explosive device was discovered at CNN's New York headquarters. (Photo: File | AP)

Another bomb scare at CNN’s New York offices, no explosive found

CNN's New York offices were evacuated shortly after 10:30 pm after fire alarm bells rang inside newsroom.

07 Dec 2018 12:21 PM

Google has New York real estate deals in the works that would give it room for nearly 20,000 workers. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

Google planning big New York City expansion

The company plans to add space for more than 12,000 additional New York workers.

09 Nov 2018 10:30 AM

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