The genealogy site’s clarification of its terms and conditions has barred those working on unsolved crimes from access to the company’s vast trove of records.

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The standard advice is to hold off, but most retirees claim the benefit as soon as they can, at age 62. Here’s what to know when you’re planning the unplannable.

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Trump administration removes MLK Day and Juneteenth from national parks free entry days while adding president's birthday to the calendar, sparking criticism.

The Bills staged an incredible comeback from a 10-point deficit to beat the Bengals, 39-34, in a thrilling Josh Allen vs Joe Burrow showdown at snowy Highmark Stadium.

Donald Trump hosts Kennedy Center Honors with Hollywood stars including Sylvester Stallone, George Strait, and Kelsey Grammer at the prestigious Washington D.C. event.

New York Giants rising rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart's dating life was thrust into the national spotlight as he's been linked to a model and ring girl.

Ukrainian drone strikes building 830 meters from Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov’s residence in Grozny, prompting threats that mirror 2022 Chechen infiltration attempt on Kyiv leaders.

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski faced visceral criticism on social media over the decision to run a wildcat play in the final seconds.

Saints' Tyler Shough ran for the game-winning touchdown to beat the Buccaneers, 24-20, shaking up a tight NFC South race with the Panthers tied with Tampa Bay for the division lead.

The year’s largest lease in DUMBO is a long-term renewal on 50,000 square feet by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) at Two Trees Management’s landmarked 45 Main St.

Aramis Furse "appeared unwell" at the Otis Bantum Correctional Center around 2 a.m. and was taken to Mount Sinai Queens Hospital, where he was pronounced dead fewer than 90 minutes later, according to a rep for the department.

It wouldn’t be “Selection Sunday” without a few controversial picks.

The reality star is expecting baby no. 5, his second with wife Aree.

Not only did the Giants not lose on their bye week, they scored a big win.

The College Football Playoff committee won’t be getting Christmas cards from a number of people after it released the 12-team field for the postseason, which has garnered plenty of controversy and has Dave Portnoy calling for changes.

Gunmen abducted 315 pupils and staff last month from St Mary’s school in Niger state as part of spate of kidnappings

Nigerian authorities have secured the release of 100 kidnapped schoolchildren taken by gunmen from a Catholic school last month, a UN source and local media said on Sunday, though the fate of another 165 students and staff thought to remain in captivity remained unclear.

In November 315 students and staff were kidnapped from St Mary’s co-educational boarding school in north-central Niger state, as the country buckled under a wave of mass abductions reminiscent of the infamous 2014 Boko Haram abduction of schoolgirls in Chibok.

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The famous beachy city's Milpas Street Holiday Parade, slated for Dec. 13, was axed when some of its planned dancers, bands and others expressed fears they might be targeted by President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration, event organizers said.

Long Island ranks alongside some of the heaviest adult-content consumers on the planet per capita.

No breakup blues here.

The bad luck of the Irish.

“How do we get to the roof if the water is so high? Can you already send someone here? With the boats?” a panicked woman from the camp pleads with an operator.

 The Jets looked unprepared and anything but hungry for a fourth win in six games, allowing the Miami offense to shred their defense on the opening drive.

• Forward may be dropped from Champions League squad

• Saudi clubs set to renew interest during transfer window

Mohamed Salah could be omitted from Liverpool’s Champions League trip to Milan to play Inter on Tuesday after his outspoken attack on the club and Arne Slot.

Salah’s future at Anfield is in question after the incendiary interview he gave at Leeds on Saturday, in which he accused the club of throwing him under a bus. The 33-year-old also claimed he no longer has a relationship with Slot, who omitted the forward from his starting lineup for a third game in succession.

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The saga continues as Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano erupts for the 38th time.