N.Y. Today: A Senator’s Fate Is in a Jury’s Hands

Senator Robert Menendez is charged with 16 separate crimes.

View in browser|nytimes.com July 13, 2024 Jefferson Siegel for The New York Times A Senator's Fate Is in a Jury's Hands Senator Robert Menendez is charged with 16 separate crimes, including bribery, obstructing justice and acting as an agent of a foreign government. By Benjamin Weiser and Tracey Tully Ocasio-Cortez Loses the Democratic Socialists' Endorsement Over Israel The New York congresswoman was blamed for not being supportive enough of the Palestinian cause and efforts to end the war in Gaza. By Nicholas Fandos Investigators Find No Evidence of Sexual Harassment in Seton Hall Case The university's former president sued the school, saying a former board chairman harassed his wife. A law firm the university hired said no witnesses substantiated the claims. By Christopher Maag Former Police Officer Convicted of Punching Man and Breaking His Nose The officer, Juan Perez, faces up to 364 days in jail for assault. The victim, who later killed himself in Kosovo, had been throwing water at passers-by. By Lola Fadulu Why These Summertime Braids Cost $450 (and Can Take About 5 Hours) For many Black women, summertime calls for braids. Pricing for knotless braids, which are faster to braid, feel lighter and have gotten more popular, depends on the length and size of each braid and color blend, and whether hair used in the boho style is human or synthetic. By Lola Fadulu and Naima Green Want more news? Check out our full coverage. The Mini Crossword: Here is today's puzzle. New York Today is published weekdays around 6 a.m. You can also find it at nytoday.com. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for New York Today from The New York Times. To stop receiving New York Today, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018