‘It’s about time:’ The 97-year history of Jack Johnson’s quest for a pardon

'It's about time:' The 97-year history of Jack Johnson's quest for a pardon Ignored by presidents for nearly a century, Trump finally responded to the heavyweight champion's 1921 plea for clemency. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://usat.ly/2se96gR World heavyweight champion Jack Johnson battles with challenger Al Kaufmann - the latest in a string of "Great White Hopes" - in a 1909 title bout.

Harvey Weinstein won’t testify at New York grand jury, lawyer says

Harvey Weinstein's defense attorney says Weinstein won't appear before the New York grand jury meeting Wednesday to hear testimony on the sex-crimes charges against him. Attorney Ben Brafman issued a statement Wednesday saying he advised Weinstein to skip the grand jury hearing because of a lack of time to prepare.

New York GOP picks Molinaro for governor

Republicans meeting at the state convention in New York City nominated Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro as their candidate for governor Wednesday and offered a scathing critique of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is seeking a third term in office. Molinaro presented himself as a person who overcame the odds.

EU to Trump: stop threatening us with tariffs

French President Emmanuel Macron arrives for a dinner with EU and Western Balkan heads of state at the Sofia Tech Park in Sofia, Bulgaria, Wednesday, May 16, 2018. . French President Emmanuel Macron, left, is greeted by Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov as he arrives for a dinner with EU and Western Balkan heads of state at the Sofia Tech Park in Sofia, Bulgaria, Wednesday, ... .

From the desk of… Trumpa s options narrow as the show reaches its climax

The ongoing made-for-TV spectacle of the Trump administration has more shocks and plot reverses than the most elaborate professional wrestling extravaganza. An endless parade of louche, comic-opera figures out of New York tabloids - Michael Cohen, Roger Stone, Rudy Giuliani, The Mooch! - keeps millions of Americans awake nights, wondering what absurdities Trump will bring us next.

LOVETT: GOP gov hopeful reaches out to Bharara about AG run

Intermediaries for Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro, the presumptive GOP gubernatorial candidate, recently reached out to former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara about running for attorney general on a fusion ticket, the Daily News has learned. Even though Bharara is a Democrat, one Molinaro backer cited the "dire need to clean up Albany and track record."

Unanswered questions in the Schneiderman scandal

The big news about Eric Schneiderman has already happened: He resigned as New York attorney general three hours after The New Yorker on May 7 detailed allegations of his abuse of four women. In the week since then, several other women have since told reporters of disturbing dates with Schneiderman.

Famous Chinese general inspires porn star’s lawyer for Trump battles

Michael Avenatti has been a ubiquitous presence on cable television and late night talk shows since taking on as a client the woman who may now be the best-known XXX-rated movie star in America In the stranger-than-fiction reality show that is the Trump presidency, Anthony Scaramucci, the fast-talking New York investment banker known as the "Mooch", barely lasted one episode. But Michael Avenatti, the lawyer for Stormy Daniels, has emerged as a star in the ever-evolving drama engulfing the White House.

Lawyer says he gave Trump team dirt on Schneiderman

A New York lawyer said he told President Donald Trump's attorney, Michael Cohen, years ago that former New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman was abusing women. Schneiderman, a frequent legal nemesis of the president, resigned this week after The New Yorker published the accounts of four women who said they were slapped and choked by the Democrat.

NY lawmakers begin task of replacing disgraced attorney general

New York lawmakers on Tuesday began the task of selecting the state's next attorney general, hours after two-term Democrat Eric Schneiderman's stunning downfall amid allegations that he physically abused four women. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said after a closed-door meeting with fellow Democrats who control the chamber that they discussed the protocols of appointing a successor to Schneiderman, but haven't talked about specific candidates.

Rage, then hope, over Eric Schneiderman: #MeToo is working – at least on the left

It's been seven months since a New York Times story about movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's long history of sexual abuse kicked off the movement that pushed Tarana Burke's #MeToo campaign to prominence, but the outing of powerful men for sexual harassment and abuse shows no real signs of slowing down. Despite claims from some , such as liberal writer Jonathan Chait, that seeing stories of such treatment reported is a "big win" for women because of all the attention it brings them, the reality is that for most women, supporting #MeToo brings a large amount of stress.

Lawmakers begin task of replacing disgraced Schneiderman

New York lawmakers on Tuesday began the task of selecting the state's next attorney general, hours after two-term Democrat Eric Schneiderman's stunning downfall amid allegations that he physically abused four women. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said after a closed-door meeting with fellow Democrats who control the chamber that they discussed the protocols of appointing a successor to Schneiderman, but haven't talked about specific candidates.

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman being investigated for assault by Manhattan DA

The Queen of Pop-e! Rihanna steals the show yet again in a racy papal outfit at the Catholic-themed Met Gala, alongside an angelic Katy Perry and golden goddess Kim Kardashian New York Attorney General who sued Harvey Weinstein RESIGNS after FOUR women accuse him of sexual harassment and physical assault - with one saying he dubbed her his 'brown slave' - but the MeToo crusader claims it was merely S&M 'role play' #MeToo crusader brought low: New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman had a long history of publicly championing women, before the accusers came for HIM 'Wait and see, worse than Spitzer or Weiner': Trump seemed to PREDICT NY Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's downfall in 2013 Incredible footage shows terrifying wall of lava crawling across Hawaii road and consuming a parked car as hundreds of residents are ordered to evacuate Nasa to begin tests for its 'quiet' supersonic ... (more)

Trump ‘poised to ignore warnings and scrap Iran nuclear deal’ despite last-ditch pleas

The Queen of Pope! Rihanna steals the show yet again in a racy papal outfit at the Catholic-themed Met Gala, alongside an angelic Katy Perry and golden goddess Kim Kardashian Sins against style! Shailene Woodley leads the list of worst dressed at the Met Gala in a Tin Man-esque dress, as Zoe Kravitz rebels against the religious theme by wearing NO underwear Heavenly! Jenna Bush Hager plays up to the Met Gala's Catholic theme in red lace with scarlet eye make-up, at her first major event since the death of her grandmother Barbara Kylie Jenner's comeback! Stormi's mum returns to red carpet in peekaboo dress with boyfriend Travis Scott at the Met Gala New York Attorney General who sued Harvey Weinstein RESIGNS after FOUR women accuse him of sexual harassment and physical assault - with one saying he dubbed her his 'brown slave' - but the MeToo crusader claims it was merely S&M 'role play' ... (more)

Trump considers benching Giuliani from doing TV interviews

Rudy Giuliani, center, an attorney for U.S. President Donald Trump, leaves after speaking at the Iran Freedom Convention for Human Rights and democracy at the Grand Hyatt, Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Washington. Rudy Giuliani, center, an attorney for U.S. President Donald Trump, leaves after speaking at the Iran Freedom Convention for Human Rights and democracy at the Grand Hyatt, Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Washington.

Eric Schneiderman, New York’s Attorney General, Resigns Amid Assault Accusations

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, who has risen to prominence as an antagonist of the Trump administration and a defender of women's rights, abruptly resigned Monday night, hours after four women accused him of physically assaulting them in an article published by The New Yorker. "It's been my great honor and privilege to serve as attorney general for the people of the State of New York," Schneiderman said in a statement.