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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 06: A heroin user displays a needle in a South Bronx neighborhood which has the highest rate of heroin-involved overdose deaths in the city on October 6, 2017 in New York City. Like Staten Island, parts of the Bronx are experiencing an epidemic in drug use, especially heroin and other opioid based drugs. More than 1,370 New Yorkers died from overdoses in 2016, the majority of those deaths involved opioids. According to the Deputy Attorney General, drug overdoses are now the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 50. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Black Americans are now dying from drug overdoses at a higher rate than whites

New research shows drug overdose deaths continue to surge among Black Americans. For the first time since 1999, Black Americans are dying at a higher rate per capita than white Americans.

New York's legislative maps were drafted by state lawmakers after they rejected proposals from the redistricting commission earlier this year. (LATFOR)

Steuben court to hear sides in NY redistricting challenge

The petition argues New York state legislative and executive leaders, all Democrats, improperly passed the maps in violation of the procedures instituted by a constitutional amendment in 2014.

People look at the gutted remains of Russian military vehicles on a road in the town of Bucha, close to the capital Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Serhii Nuzhnenko)

Russia confirms casualties in Ukraine ahead of the next round of talks

For the first time, Russia's Defense Ministry has announced casualties, saying 498 troops have died. Delegations from Ukraine and Russia are preparing for a second round of talks, expected Thursday.

From chess to tennis, global sports organizations distance themselves from Russia

The International Chess Federation banned tournaments in Russia and Belarus. It's among several actions taken by sports organizations against Russia in response to the invasion of Ukraine.

Reed open to deploying US troops in Ukraine

Southern Tier Rep. Tom Reed said he wants more humanitarian and military aid for Ukraine, which could include a deployment of American troops.

Gaming consoles where visitors can try out the "Fifa 19" video game are seen at the booth of EA Sports during the Gamescom convention on August 22, 2018 in Cologne, western Germany. - The international trade fair for interactive games and entertainment runs until August 25, 2018. (Photo by Christophe Gateau / dpa / AFP) / Germany OUT (Photo credit should read CHRISTOPHE GATEAU/DPA/AFP via Getty Images)

EA is cutting Russian teams from its FIFA and NHL games over the Ukraine invasion

"We stand with the people of Ukraine and join the voices around the world calling for peace," EA said in a statement.

EA is cutting Russian teams from its FIFA and NHL games over the Ukraine invasion

"We stand with the people of Ukraine and join the voices around the world calling for peace," EA said in a statement.

Climate change threatens nearly one third of U.S. hazardous chemical facilities

The facilities are located in every state, and are threatened by floods, hurricanes and wildfires that can cause dangerous leaks and explosions, according to a federal watchdog.

Gov. Kathy Hochul presses for her alcohol-to-go proposal at Theory Wine Bar 2.0 in Brooklyn on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

Hochul presses for alcohol to-go law and other steps to help New York's struggling restaurants

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday highlighted a new law that would help struggling restaurants and bars by making it easier for establishments to obtain temporary liquor licenses.

A family arrive at the border crossing in Medyka, Poland, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, after fleeing from the Ukraine. The U.N. refugee agency said Tuesday that around 660,000 people have fled Ukraine for neighboring countries since the Russian invasion began. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

A million people have fled Ukraine as Russia nears takeover of port city

The new total of refugees from Ukraine amounts to a little more than 2% of the country's total population of 44 million.

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