A physics graduate, a soccer player, a teen who couldn't swim: They died in the Ceuta migrant surge

CASABLANCA, Morocco — Ayoub Akbili needed money for his mother’s surgery. Hamza Haibouri wanted a shot at a professional soccer career. Abdelouahed Iken was chasing the glossy life a friend posted ...

Cornhuskers will be hard-pressed to break out against rugged schedule in Matt Rhule's 4th season

A defense that struggled to get pressure on the quarterback and stop the run is being revamped under new coordinator Rob Aurich. Huskers haven't won more than seven games in a season since 2016. They ...

With Demond Williams Jr. back after short-lived departure, No. 17 Washington an unknown commodity

Washington is entering its third season with Jedd Fisch at the helm, and quarterback Demond Williams Jr. is back for his second year running the offense after nearly leaving the program.

Home Depot's sales are lifted by customers who focused on smaller projects over the summer

Home Depot's sales improved during its fiscal second quarter as customers spent more during the summer months and concentrated on smaller projects.

Buckeyes and Ducks out to supplant defending champion Hoosiers in Big Ten and beyond

The consensus around the sport is that the Buckeyes and Ducks are loaded and the Hoosiers' roll is about to slow with TCU transfer Josh Hoover replacing Heisman Trophy winner and No. 1 NFL draft pick ...

High-voltage debate over $3B power line proposal

The 90-mile electric cable project could take 5 years to complete. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

Grenade attack near school in Afghan capital wounds numerous children, authorities say

A hand grenade attack near a school in the Afghan capital Kabul on Monday afternoon wounded multiple children, authorities said. Kabul police spokesman Khalid Zadran said late Monday that “a number of ...

While Big Ten holds down top two spots in AP preseason Top 25, SEC finds strength in numbers

The push and pull between the Big Ten and Southeastern Conference only grows stronger with the release of the preseason Associated Press Top 25.

Tracks Raw Bar and Grill returns to Penn Station

The MTA announced the reopening of Tracks Raw Bar and Grill, which was forced to close in 2019 as part of renovations to Penn Station.

Court filing: Former owner of Butera's restaurant sues new operator over payments

The lawsuit was filed Aug. 7 by Martin Butera, who, along with other members of his family, had owned the traditional family-run Italian restaurant chain since 1991.

I Do!: Kelsey Colberg and John Coacci, formerly of Massapequa and Plainview

They were in a co-ed service fraternity at SUNY Geneseo and were friends for years before reconnecting when they both moved back to Long Island in 2019.

Pilar Coffee Bar opens in Roslyn

Long Island coffee shops have been opening with frequency over the past couple of years. The latest transplant originated in Deerfield Beach, Florida in 2024, and has three stores opening across the ...