De Blasio is as under-qualified to lead the nation's largest city as Obama was to take over the reins of the world's greatest super-power.
Now in its third week, it's clear that the government's partial shutdown is affecting many more people than just federal employees.
Questions on whether or not a government shutdown was actually avoidable have arisen after a video went viral.
Although 389 national park sites remain closed due to the government shutdown, a few American icons reopened this weekend.
The New York Jets host the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 6 of the 2013 NFL season.
Once again, two states in a certain region of the country rank high.
The scheme had been reportedly going on for about 20 years. Prosecutors allege that there had been more than 20 kidnappings during that time.
Some say a U.S. default on the debt is a rumor. Others don't want to find out what will happen after the Oct. 17 debt ceiling deadline.
Wojciech Braszczok, the undercover NYPD cop who took part in the biker gang assault on an SUV driver, faces charges of riot, criminal mischief and first-degree gang assault.
Fantasy owners shouldn’t be down like the 1-4 Falcons likely are. Atlanta is third in the league passing, and should continue to throw plenty.
Detroit has become the poster child for post-war American urban decay.
Which shows will make the cut?
In the likely event Bill de Blasio enters Gracie Mansion, it will end 20 years of mostly Republican administrations.
For Golden Week, two Chinese art auction houses offer biggest sales ever to compete with international houses.
If you’ve already hit the restaurants of San Sebastian, Paris and Tokyo, why not try the fare in these less-visited destinations instead.
Meet Miriam Carey, the dental hygienist identified in news reports as the suspect in the shooting incident that left Capitol Hill on lockdown.
Capitol police are "essential employees," who must report to work despite the lapse in funding for federal operations, but they're still not being paid.
A female suspect was shot dead after she tried to ram her car into the White House gate.
Hint: It's all about respect. Or something. Another GOP lawmaker mused he's assuming there's a plan here.
As the shutdown continues, Senate Democrats say they will not be forced to choose between vital government functions.
Hours into the launch of the online healthcare exchanges, widespread glitches are being reported. Is this the result of government ineptitude or overwhelming demand?
Mayor Michael Bloomberg will expand free wireless Internet service to boost tech industries.