Russian intelligence services had long hunted Kapustin, placing a $500,000 price on his head. After news broke of his supposed assassination, Moscow paid out the bounty, not realising the money was going straight to Ukraine.

US President Donald Trump on Friday said that if Iran shoots and violently kills peaceful protesters, the United States of America will come to their rescue.

Gov. Tate Reeves announced Wednesday that he was granting clemency to Maurice Taylor after ordering the man's brother, Marcus Taylor, to be freed earlier this month.

Swiss officials said it could take days before they name all the victims of the fire that also injured well over 100 people, many of them seriously.

Dear Abby advises a woman with an antisocial and jealous husband.

Victoria Jones, the daughter of the Academy Award-winning actor, was found dead early New Year’s Day at the Fairmont San Francisco hotel.

The French teen is a good penetrator and downhill player but had just two assists to two turnovers, and shot just 1-for-8 overall.

The Jets enter the final weekend of the NFL regular season ranked 28th in both yards and points per game on offense. 

Georgia and Ole Miss’ instant classic in the Sugar Bowl descended into a bit of chaos in the final seconds – leading to the game needing two reviews and two extra plays to finally see it end. 

Sports updates have gone radio silent on WFAN — and a seasoned Long Islander had the honor of closing out the station’s decades-long historic chapter. 

Without Mitchell Robinson (load management) and Josh Hart (ankle), the Knicks have not dominated the glass — and during their 134-132 loss to the Spurs on Wednesday in San Antonio they got beat up on the boards.

The teenage daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made her first known visit to a sacred family mausoleum.

Palm Beach Gardens police identified the suspect as Antonio R. Moore, 40, and said he is accused of killing 65-year-old Rita B. Loncharich inside the popular bookstore on the evening of Dec. 22.

Minus the ability to score, the Islanders have been asking for near perfection from every other part of their game.

A GoFundMe page set up for Matthew Polaski and his family reads, "What should have been a joyful time together quickly became every parent’s worst nightmare." 

A woman was killed in a suspected mountain lion attack in what would be the first fatal attack by one of the predators in the state in more than 25 years, authorities said.

One day into 2026, and we already have an entry for game of the year.

Golf legend Phil Mickelson shared his thoughts on alleged fraud occurring in his home state of California in a series of social media posts. 

"It was a very unique experience, and I'm glad I can put that on my resume now," said Laine Viviano.

MIAMI — Just as one injury concern goes away, two more pop up. 

The Yankees star took in Thursday’s game between the Nets and Rockets in Brooklyn – alongside his new fiancée.

"We are deeply saddened to confirm that while sailing in the waters north of Cuba, a guest on Nieuw Statendam went overboard earlier today."

The injuries keep on rolling for the Nuggets.

The seven-time Grand Slam singles champion was given a wild-card entry for the tournament, which is set to begin on Jan. 18.