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New York City is located in the northeastern US state of New York. It is the most populous city in the United States, and also the country's most densely populated major city.

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US Justice Department sign on building

US: New York resident charged with spying for China

A China-born US national has been accused of spying on dissidents for Beijing's MSS intelligence service.

Devotees queue to get glimpse of a statue of the hindu god Ram one day after consecration ceremony of the Ram Mandir on January 23, 2024 in Ayodhya, India. The Ram Mandir, a temple built at a site thought to be the birth place of Lord Rama, a significant figure in Hindu religion, was inaugurated on Jan. 22, 2024.

Devotees queue to get glimpse of a statue of the hindu god Ram one day after consecration ceremony of the Ram Mandir on January 23, 2024 in Ayodhya, India. The Ram Mandir, a temple built at a site thought to be the birth place of Lord Rama, a significant figure in Hindu religion, was inaugurated on Jan. 22, 2024.

Ram Mandir float in NYC's India Day parade stirs controversy

Several associations have called the float "anti-Muslim" since it shows a temple built over the ruins of a mosque.

Southern pudu deer standing on grass

Southern pudu deer standing on grass

New York zoo introduces tiny pudu deer

Pudus are tiny deer, weighting as much as a watermelon. Now a pudu fawn is making its debut at a New York zoo.

Brooklyn Federal Court, New York City, US

Brooklyn Federal Court, New York City, US

US convicts academic of being Chinese 'foreign agent'

Prosecutors said the accused portrayed himself as a proponent of democracy in China to gain the trust of dissidents.

Wordle open on a smartphone

Wordle open on a smartphone

German court rejects New York Times case over Wordle rights

A puzzle maker secured the national rights to the name "Wordle" on the same day the NYT purchased the online puzzle.

Former President Donald Trump appears at Manhattan criminal court during jury deliberations in his criminal hush money trial on May 30, 2024

Former President Donald Trump appears at Manhattan criminal court during jury deliberations in his criminal hush money trial on May 30, 2024

Donald Trump requests New York trial gag order be lifted

The former president argues that he should be allowed to speak about his conviction ahead of the US election.

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DW "Global Us" Sendungslogo Composite

How should we deal with invasive species? Eat them?

Invasive species are a global problem. Introduced on purpose or by mistake, they often cause a lot of damage.

A dog jumps high into the air; a purple dog toy flies in front of it and the dog snaps at it.

A dog jumps high into the air; a purple dog toy flies in front of it and the dog snaps at it.

Dog show in New York: Who let the dogs out?

For almost 150 years, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in the US has awarded prizes to the most beautiful dogs.

CHP officers in riot gear take down a pro-Palestinian encampment

CHP officers in riot gear take down a pro-Palestinian encampment

Tensions spill over at US university protests

Tunde Onakoya, a Nigerian chess champion and child education advocate, plays a chess game in Times Square, New York.

Tunde Onakoya, a Nigerian chess champion and child education advocate, plays a chess game in Times Square, New York.

Nigerian chess player breaks world record

Tunde Onakoya played for over 58 hours nonstop, in an effort to raise $1 million for children's education in Africa.

Donald Trump and Polish President Andrzej Duda

Donald Trump and Polish President Andrzej Duda

Poland's Duda meets 'friend' Donald Trump in New York

Ahead of November US presidential election, Trump is taking time to forge ties with foreign leaders.

Former US President Donald Trump attends the first day of his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments linked to extramarital affairs, at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City

Former US President Donald Trump attends the first day of his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments linked to extramarital affairs, at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City

Donald Trump's hush money criminal trial opens in New York

The long process of selecting a jury in the first criminal trial of any ex-US president has begun.

A woman looks through a selection of clothes in a charity shop

A woman looks through a selection of clothes in a charity shop

New York boutique provides migrants with free clothing

In New York's Little Shop of Kindness, migrants can find free clothing, shoes, toiletries and other supplies.

Nozibele Qamngana Mayaba and Wandile Mabaso speak on Wandile Mabaso's recipe for culinary success

Nozibele Qamngana Mayaba and Wandile Mabaso speak on Wandile Mabaso's recipe for culinary success

Top chef Wandile Mabaso shares his recipe for success

South African chef Wandile Mabaso went from cooking classes in Soweto to preparing meals for world leaders.

The skyline of New York City

The skyline of New York City

New York rattled by rare earthquake

Authorities said there were no immediate reports of damage.

Donald Trump

Donald Trump

Trump posts $175 million bond in New York civil fraud case

It halts the collection of the more than $454 million he owes in the New York civil fraud case.

Donald Trump and his team arrive at the Manhattan Criminal Court for a pre-trial hearing in the Stormy Daniels hush-money case

Donald Trump and his team arrive at the Manhattan Criminal Court for a pre-trial hearing in the Stormy Daniels hush-money case

Trump gets financial lifeline in 1 case, start date in other

Donald Trump got a financial lifeline in his business fraud case, and a court date for Stormy Daniels' case against him.

Former US President Donald Trump during hearing at Manhattan criminal court

Former US President Donald Trump during hearing at Manhattan criminal court

New York judge fines Trump over $350 million in fraud case

Judge Arthur Engoron ruled against the former president, making him liable for $354.9 million.

Donald Trump speaking outside the courtroom

Donald Trump speaking outside the courtroom

US: New York judge says Trump hush money case will proceed

The judge said former President Donald Trump's hush money trial will begin with jury selection on March 25.

Commuters drive through snow in Norwood, New Jersey, on February 13.

Commuters drive through snow in Norwood, New Jersey, on February 13.

Winter storm in US Northeast disrupts flights, schools

The storm left numerous spots including Farmington, Connecticut, and Sussex, New Jersey with more than a foot of snow.

Homeless man in the subway

Homeless man in the subway

Young and homeless in New York

For many, New York City is a place of dreams. But John Torres knows its darker sides.

Dozens of migrant families are seen arriving from Texas at the Port Authority Bus Terminal

Dozens of migrant families are seen arriving from Texas at the Port Authority Bus Terminal

New York City sues bus firms over migrant transfers

Bus firms are accused of illegally transferring migrants at the behest of Texas governor in the $708 million lawsuit.

ChatGPT: New York Times sues OpenAI over article usage

The paper claims ChatGPT-4 and Microsoft's Copilot reproduced verbatim excerpts from its articles without permission.

NYC Obdachlosigkeit

NYC Obdachlosigkeit

Young and homeless in New York

John Torres lives with his wife and child in a homeless shelter in New York.

Grenze USA Kanada Polizeisperre nach Explosion

Grenze USA Kanada Polizeisperre nach Explosion

Two killed in US-Canada border explosion

Two people were killed and a border guard injured when a car exploded on the US Canada border.

DW Made in Germany | Airtaxi

DW Made in Germany | Airtaxi

Flying electric - taxis of the future?

Electric air taxis could take to the skies of New York City in 2025.

Tourists stand in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin.

Tourists stand in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin.

What are the world's 10 most popular travel destinations?

The World Tourism Organization has published its latest list of the world's most popular countries. Who made the cut?

Eric Adams during visit to US Navy Ship USS New York

Eric Adams during visit to US Navy Ship USS New York

FBI seizes New York mayor's phones in corruption probe

The FBI is investigating whether Eric Adams' campaign conspired with Turkey to receive foreign donations.

In surgery that took 21 hours, they restored parts of a patient's face and reconnected a donor eye.

In surgery that took 21 hours, they restored parts of a patient's face and reconnected a donor eye.

Surgeons perform world's first human eye transplant

In surgery that took 21 hours, they restored parts of a patient's face and reconnected a donor eye.

A black-and-white close-up of legendary singer and actress Barbra Streisand.

A black-and-white close-up of legendary singer and actress Barbra Streisand.

Legendary singer-actor Barbra Streisand publishes memoirs

Now in her 80s, the superstar still sees herself as the girl next door, as she releases her memoir "My Name is Barbra."

Former US President Donald Trump

Former US President Donald Trump

US: Trump fined $10,000 for violating court gag order

The former president was fined after taking the witness stand in his New York fraud trial.

Birkenstock CEO Oliver Reichert and company employees celebrate outside the New York Stock Exchange

Birkenstock CEO Oliver Reichert and company employees celebrate outside the New York Stock Exchange

Germany's Birkenstock debuts on New York stock market

Shares opened at $41, about 11% lower than what the company aimed for in its initial public offering.

British artist Lucy Sparrow is pictured at her "Feltz Bagels" installation

British artist Lucy Sparrow is pictured at her "Feltz Bagels" installation

New York art 'Feltz Bagels' honors Jewish bagel shops

Using 30,000 pieces of felt, artist Lucy Sparrow has recreated an authentic bagel shop in New York's Lower East Side.

Donald Trump speaking to reporters in New York

Donald Trump speaking to reporters in New York

Trump appears in court, could lose business over fraud

Donald Trump appeared at a New York court to face fraud charges that he called a "scam."

US House Representative Jamaal Bowman speaking to a group of youths at a Green New Deal event

US House Representative Jamaal Bowman speaking to a group of youths at a Green New Deal event

US House Democrat under investigation for fire alarm stunt

Jamaal Bowman says he pulled a fire alarm at the Capitol by mistake Saturday, some Republicans want him to quit.

Floods in New York

Floods in New York

New York City brought to halt by heavy rainfall, floods

While the worst of the rains seems to have passed, the city is still on alert and under a state of emergency.

A man works to clear a drain in flood waters in the Brooklyn borough of New York

A man works to clear a drain in flood waters in the Brooklyn borough of New York

New York declares state of emergency after flash flooding

Parts of New York city have been swamped after being hit by extremely heavy rainfall.

Donald Trump outside his private jet

Donald Trump outside his private jet

Donald Trump found liable for fraud in New York civil case

A New York judge ruled that the former US president and his company illegally inflated assets to secure favorable deals.

Lewis Pugh standing on a pier, surrounded by the press

Lewis Pugh standing on a pier, surrounded by the press

New York: British man swims entire length of Hudson River

Lewis Pugh has swam in polluted waterways around the world to raise awareness for the environment.

Birkenstock shoes

Birkenstock shoes

Germany's Birkenstock files for IPO in New York's exchange

The German footwear company known for its sandals is entering the stock market in the US.

Pairs of colorful Birkenstocks lined up on a shelf

Pairs of colorful Birkenstocks lined up on a shelf

German sandal maker Birkenstock heads to US stock market

Birkenstock's private equity owners have filed for a big IPO on the New York Stock Exchange.

Dj in studio puts needle on record

Dj in studio puts needle on record

How teenagers from the Bronx invented hip-hop 50 years ago

On August 11, 1973, Clive and Cindy Campbell threw a party in New York. DJ Kool Herc's beats marked hip-hop's birth.

Andy Warhol (left) and Tina Turner in 1981, sharing a slice of watermelon. Andy is looking into the camera, Tina is smiling.

Andy Warhol (left) and Tina Turner in 1981, sharing a slice of watermelon. Andy is looking into the camera, Tina is smiling.

How Andy Warhol revolutionized the art world

Andy Warhol would have turned 95 on August 6. His genre-defining artwork remains as popular and iconic as ever.

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Historic flooding hits parts of northeastern US

Rescuers have been racing to reach stranded residents after multiple rivers burst their banks.

People walking through Times Square in a yellow haze at 2pm on Wednesday, June 7, 2023

People walking through Times Square in a yellow haze at 2pm on Wednesday, June 7, 2023

New York air pollution: How to protect yourself from smoke

Northeastern states in the US have been experiencing historically high levels of air pollution

The Manhattan skyline shrouded in smoke from Canada wildfires on June 6

The Manhattan skyline shrouded in smoke from Canada wildfires on June 6

Canada: Quebec wildfire smoke reaches major US cities

The French-speaking province has become the latest wildfires hotspot in the country.

A man in a T shirt is doing a high jump in the air, a group of spectators watch him. USA | Stadtteil Bronx, New York

A man in a T shirt is doing a high jump in the air, a group of spectators watch him. USA | Stadtteil Bronx, New York

The Bronx: Fires, Hip Hop and Gentrification

It's a vibrant borough with a bad reputation: some 1.5 million people, many of them immigrants, live in New York city's Bronx. For decades, poverty and crime made headlines here, but it's also the birthplace of Hip Hop culture and home to the famous Yankees baseball team. The locals say that things have improved a lot since the notorious fires of the 1970s, yet there are still many issues.

Daniel Penny leaves Manhattan Criminal Court

Daniel Penny leaves Manhattan Criminal Court

Ex-US Marine accused of fatal chokehold released on bail

Daniel Penny faces up to 15 years in jail, if convicted, for putting a fellow subway passenger in a deadly chokehold.

Demonstrators hold banners in New York City after homeless man, Jordan Neely was choked to death on the subway.

Demonstrators hold banners in New York City after homeless man, Jordan Neely was choked to death on the subway.

Former US Marine to be charged over subway chokehold death

Jordan Neely died after being held in a chokehold by a fellow passenger, Daniel Penny, who will now face charges.

Police officials at a New York City subway station.

Police officials at a New York City subway station.

NYC subway passenger choked to death

Jordan Neely, a Black man died after being held in a chokehold by a fellow passenger, a Marine veteran.