Simon has become the second dog mayor of New York City. He was sworn in outside City Hall in downtown Manhattan.

It’s not unusual for a high-profile defendant to ask the Justice Department under a new administration to take a fresh look at a case.

Ms. Bass, a longtime state and federal lawmaker, was seen as a pragmatic leader before the fires. But many Los Angeles ...

Mr. Adams and former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo have both been popular with Black voters, setting up a potential showdown that could decide the Democratic mayoral primary in New York City.