The community board chairman acknowledged to the Daily News late Tuesday that he used the slur. But he also alleged he felt “provoked" by the district leader "who was using abusive language toward me.”

Vice President Kamala Harris called for an "assault weapons" ban and an end to the "liability shield" for gun manufacturers in a Tuesday evening speech to a teachers union.

"These are just the first of many charges that will be filed against Mr. Crimo," said Lake County State's Attorney Eric Rinehart.

A grandfather, a dedicated synagogue congregant and "the best mom in the world" were among the seven people killed in the mass shooting at the July Fourth

Boris Johnson is digging in as UK prime minister, after the resignation of two of the most senior members of his government brought his premiership to the brink on another febrile day in Westminster.