A colossal neoclassical sculpture and symbol of welcome to immigrants and a beacon of liberty.
A 22-foot charter boat carrying 14 people capsized near the Statue of Liberty, killing Sara Sanchez and her five-month-old daughter Antonella Garcia. Manuel Hernandez faces federal charges after authorities say he operated without required licenses or life jackets for children. Twelve others were rescued and are in stable condition. The vessel was overcrowded and capsized after a U-turn into a swell.
A speedboat captain has been arrested and charged after a capsizing off New York’s Statue of Liberty killed a 5‑month‑old and a 27‑year‑old. Investigators say the vessel was overcrowded, lacked infant life jackets, and the operator entered the U.S. illegally. He is in ICE detention and faces potential deportation and prison time.
Names for storms, military operations and global events have become a modern tool for communication, safety and memory. The World Meteorological Organization says monikers speed warnings and preparedness, while Churchill influenced operation naming to avoid boastful overtones. The articles explore how names tell stories and guide public perception.
The CIA has released 71 presidential daily briefs from 1998–2001, detailing Osama bin Laden’s movements, financing and networks. The documents include warnings that bin Laden may strike the US and pursue weapons, but do not reveal new details on the attacks themselves.
Max has died at 88. He began graphic design in the 1960s, creating vibrant, iconic work that defined pop culture for decades. He has produced art for major events and mass-market products, from the Olympics to Manhattan Yellow Pages. His family has expressed sorrow and praised his creativity and warmth.
DC and Virginia have filed lawsuits to halt construction of a 250-foot memorial arch over the Potomac, citing traffic, safety and environmental harms. The Supreme court and court filings face expedited review as federal suits challenge the project while the White House pushes to move ahead.