August 29, 2019
Daniel Jones caps off impressive preseason in style
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — He has to say goodbye for a while. Daniel Jones is not going anywhere, but his time on the field playing quarterback for the Giants is now...
Wilson Ramos doesn't want to talk about hitting streak
Holding a bat in the tunnel that stretches between the Mets’ dugout and clubhouse, Wilson Ramos saw the question coming like a batting practice fastball. “What do you want to...
Another county in Nevada makes emergency declaration ahead of 'Storm Area 51' event
Another county in Nevada has issued an emergency declaration ahead of the "Storm Area 51" event that's supposed to happen next month. “There will probably be no water ... or...
AOC: I block people over harassment, not political views
Freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Thursday pushed back on a free-speech group who criticized her for blocking people on Twitter, saying she did so to avoid harassment. AOC made the...
Former NFL QB was a Daniel Jones believer from the start
SiriusXM host and former NFL quarterback Brady Quinn talks with The Post’s Justin Terranova about Andrew Luck’s retirement, Baker Mayfield’s leadership and the Daniel Jones’ hype train. Q: What was...
The level of disaster Rutgers has to overcome
College football showed no mercy on Rutgers last fall — not that the Big Ten’s punching bag did much to help itself, either. It culminated in a brutal 1-11 season....
Jets could be looking for another kicker after this
Taylor Bertolet had a chance to lock up the Jets kicking job. Instead, he left the door wide open for the team to bring in his replacement. Bertolet missed three...
Coco Gauff's run continues
Coco Gauff has officially taken over the U.S. Open, just like she did Wimbledon. With her opening-match jitters behind her, Gauff survived a raging third set to continue adding to...
Man 'with no f--ks left' lights up cigarette during armed robbery
A St. Louis man who's obviously seen a few things was caught on camera looking completely unphased as an armed thief held up the bar he was drinking in. At...
New victim from Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting identified by cops
An additional gunshot victim from the Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting has been located and identified, according to California cops. "The adult male victim sustained a grazing wound to his head...
Mets fading back into irrelevancy
The Mets spoke of belief, of hope, of perseverance, of resilience. A silent Citi Field spoke the truth. Counting on their ace in one of the year’s most crucial moments,...
Naomi Osaka has a star-studded US Open following
Game recognizes game. And Kobe Bryant and Colin Kaepernick sitting — and cheering — in Naomi Osaka’s box at the U.S. Open on Thursday showed just how much her stardom...
Players' Weekend disaster shows MLB's continuing foolishness
In the 1934 movie “You’re Telling Me!” W.C. Fields says he “bought a wonderful club in Toronto,” then tells his caddie, “Give me the Canadian Club.” By the time MLB’s...
Amazon buys Disney's stake in YES Network
Disney just sold its stake in the New York Yankees’ pay-TV service to a group that includes Amazon. The film and entertainment giant on Thursday sold its 80% interest in...
De Blasio tells voters he has great relationship with 'rank-and-file' NYPD cops
At WMUR's "Conversation with the Candidate" in Manchester last week, the long-shot 2020 candidate was asked about his "strained" ties to Big Apple cops by an astute audience member named...
Gannett may be angling to buy Daily News parent Tribune Publishing
USA Today publisher Gannett was entertaining an acquisition of a major newspaper company — widely believed to be Tribune Publishing — as recently as June 10 even as it held...
Emily Atkin leaving The New Republic to start climate newsletter
The New Republic climate-change writer Emily Atkin is exiting to launch Heated, a one-person newsletter covering climate change. “Tomorrow is my last day @newrepublic,” she tweeted on Thursday. “On Sept....
New York Times drawing heat for revising stories again
The New York Times is once again drawing heat for revising stories to appease critics. In the latest snafu, the Gray Lady amended a story on the Tea Party after...
Florida panics as Dorian barrels toward state's east coast
Florida residents picked store shelves clean and lined up at gas stations Thursday as Hurricane Dorian barreled toward the state’s east coast — with meteorologists fearing it could become a...
'The Fanatic' is John Travolta's latest bomb
John Travolta’s new film is a lot like “Misery” — just without the acclaim. The actor plays Moose, a mentally unstable Los Angeles man who is infatuated with an action...
Shaquille O'Neal's DJ Diesel is 'black Skrillex' at Electric Zoo
Yes, Shaq is an EDM boss.
Jelani Alladin was born to play 'Hercules' in Central Park
When Jelani Alladin sings “Go the Distance” in the Central Park staging of Disney musical “Hercules,” the ballad isn't only about a Greek god searching for purpose. “I feel like...
Queens ISIS wannabe busted for plotting knife attack
A 19-year-old was arrested by federal authorities in Queens on Thursday for allegedly plotting to carry out an ISIS-inspired knife attack in the borough, law enforcement sources said. The suspect,...
Mayor Pete Buttigieg tops all 2020 Dems in NY fundraising
Pete Buttigieg has tapped into the New York fundraising scene better than any other 2020 Democratic candidate -- and he’ll be back this Labor Day weekend to rake in more...
'Family was everything' to Rays' minor leaguer whose wife, son were murdered
KEELING, Va. — Blake Bivens was inconsolable as the 24-year-old minor league pitcher flew from a road trip back to southern Virginia, where his wife, 1-year-old son and mother-in-law were...
Common goes deep on personal new album: 'It really shook me'
As an actor, Common has appeared alongside everyone from Denzel Washington ("American Gangster") to Keanu Reeves ("John Wick: Chapter 2"), but the rapper’s co-star in his new “Show Me That...
Sheryl Crow on her final album: 'I'm really at peace about it'
She's taking an early retirement at 57.
Dominican judge clears ex-Met duo of drug-ring charges
Former baseball players Octavio Dotel and Luis Castillo walked free from a jail in the Dominican Republic on Thursday after a judge suddenly ruled there wasn’t enough evidence to link...
Lonzo Ball takes out Lakers frustrations in new mixtape
Lonzo Ball wants the last word. In a new mixtape released Thursday, the recently acquired Pelicans guard said the Lakers will "regret their decision" to ship him off to New...
Jadeveon Clowney isn't the answer for Jets
The Jets have a giant hole at edge rusher. The Texans are shopping three-time Pro Bowl edge-rusher Jadeveon Clowney. It seems obvious to add 1+1 and get 2, but not...
Judge explains no-jail deal for ex-NYPD cops who had sex with suspect
The Brooklyn judge who gave zero jail time to two former NYPD officers -- despite their admitting they had sex with a teen in their custody -- declared in court...
Bill de Blasio 'campaigns' in Nevada desert after failing to make Dem debate
Greetings from — anywhere but the Big Apple. Mayor Bill de Blasio wandered back onto the campaign trail Thursday, hitting the dusty Nevada desert after failing to make the third...
Kobe Bryant has tennis obsession, gushes over Coco Gauff
After Kobe Bryant retired from the NBA, he has gotten addicted to tennis. That addiction has led to him publishing a book about the sport, and Thursday, he visited the...
See it: Lion chows down on grass, quickly regrets his decision
Vegetarianism makes him sick! The internet is going wild over a video of a carnivorous lion chowing down on grass in India — then promptly tossing his cookies. The ferocious...
De Blasio's refusal to quit the 2020 race makes Gillibrand look classy
We’re no huge fans of Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, but she showed grace and good sense in dropping out of the 2020 presidential race as the writing on the wall became...
Yankees' home-field advantage quest at critical juncture
Anybody who seriously believes having home-field advantage in a best-of-seven October series isn’t a big deal probably still thinks the world is flat. When it comes to the Yankees’ final...
How Team Trump has boosted America's strategic position
Political discourse continues to be a discordant contest between haters and admirers of President Trump. But meanwhile, there has been substantial progress toward an improved strategic environment for the United...
How Black Lives Matter is moving into the schools
In a few tumultuous years, Black Lives Matter has become the progressive left’s primary vehicle for anti-racist activism. Now, through the efforts of activist teachers, BLM is moving beyond street...
James Comey's road to disgrace
Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz’s report Thursday slammed former FBI chief James Comey for abuses committed at the end of his career, after he’d been fired. But the ugly...
Why roster cuts won't bring usual mayhem for these Giants
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — It is not the job or the responsibility of the Giants to spread talent around the rest of the league. It has been challenging enough the past...
If charged with racism, you must be guilty: That's the left's new rule
If you are accused of racism, it is because you are a racist. Case closed. Apologize at once and cease being so hateful. That is the current standard in woke...
Cuomo admin. softens stance on $25 license plate replacement
Amid an intense public backlash, the Cuomo administration softened its stance Thursday on requiring motorists to cough up $25 to replace old license plates. “The hypocrisy and misstatements from certain...
Death of 64-year-old NYC robbery victim ruled a homicide
The death of a 64-year-old Lower East Side man who died after being beaten and held prisoner inside his own bedroom has been ruled a homicide by the city medical...
Man claiming he was framed by disgraced cop fails to scrap murder conviction
A Brooklyn judge on Thursday declined to throw out the 20-year-old murder conviction of a man who claims disgraced ex-NYPD Det. Louis Scarcella framed him. Brooklyn Supreme Court Judge Shawndya...
This space hotel will be 'like going on a cruise' or to Disney
Full-service kitchens and bars, movie screenings, and even interiors with natural materials and a cozy color palette sound like the trappings of any nice hotel. But future guests of the...
Toddler found after dad leaves her to commit crime in Yonkers
Cops learned about the missing toddler around 3:40 p.m. Thursday when they picked up her dad for a burglary.
Manhattan bars accused of over-serving booze to driver in deadly crash
A survivor of a multi-car crash in Queens that killed three and injured 11 in 2016 is suing two Manhattan bars, claiming they "recklessly" sold booze to the "visibly" drunk...
Space Defender: Trump launches Space Command to safeguard final frontier
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the formal establishment of a Space Command to ensure US military supremacy in outer space. “It’s a big deal. As the newest combat command,...
Record-breaking monorail coaster coming to Six Flags Great Adventure
There's nothing on earth like a genuine, bona fide, electrified, 12-car monorail -- and next summer, Six Flags Great Adventure will have one of its own. The Jackson, New Jersey,...
Randy realtor publishes graphic sex selfie in home listing
This broker found a risqué way to get ahead in the Nashville, Tenn., real estate market: He posted an X-rated image in a property listing. Real estate agent Miguel Calvo,...
Biden recounts war story rife with inaccuracies in latest gaffe: report
Gaffe machine Joe Biden has put his foot in his mouth again, telling a war story on the campaign trail about pinning a medal on a hero service member’s chest...
Marlon Brando on Michael Jackson's sex life: unsealed transcript
He made him cry.
Buffalo sauce thief strikes bar in Upper Manhattan
He must have had a heck of a craving for buffalo sauce. Cops are asking for hot tips about a thief who was caught on video swiping hot sauce and...
Sears is getting sucked dry by pricey lawyers and bankers
Surprise, surprise: Fancy lawyers are making a fortune off the Sears bankruptcy — and mom-and-pop suppliers are getting stiffed. An angry group of creditors claims that white-shoe law firms and...
Israel deploys dummy soldiers along Lebanese border amid threats: reports
Israel has placed mannequins dressed as soldiers in military vehicles along the border with Lebanon as the army braces for expected attacks by Hezbollah, according to local reports. The Israeli...
A DNC alarm sounds and other commentary
From the left: A DNC Alarm Sounds “Several Democratic National Committee members have a message to their organization’s top leadership,” The Daily Beast’s Hanna Trudo reports: “President Trump is crushing...
These rookie actors will take over TV this fall
Fall premieres are only weeks away, but these actors are already generating buzz as the ones to watch for the new TV season. Folake Olowofoyeku , “Bob Hearts Abishola” Sept....
Taylor Townsend rallies past Simona Halep in stunning US Open upset
American qualifier Taylor Townsend stunned the tennis world Thursday night with the biggest upset of this year’s U.S. Open — and the biggest breakthrough of her career. Townsend rallied to...
A cheater's guide to James Comey's FBI policy breaches
The Department of Justice Inspector General's damning report rebukes former FBI Director James Comey for several instances where he ran afoul of Bureau policy, most of them related to his...
Judge rules NY lawmakers can get raises -- and keep outside jobs
New York State Legislators will be able to keep both their fat raises and outside gigs, an Albany judge ruled Thursday. It's the second decision by a state judge knocking...
Feds eyeing woman who 'recruited' high schoolers for Epstein
Haley Robson told lawyers in a 2009 civil suit that she made $200 for every high school girl — one as young as 14 — that she brought to his...
Mercado Little Spain chef Jose Andres blames payroll 'glitch' for underpaid staff
Renowned chef José Andres claims a payroll defect is to blame for underpaid employees at his Hudson Yards eatery Mercado Little Spain — but employees aren’t swallowing it. "We found...
How 'sunglass' eyeball tattoos changed this grandma's life
Long seen as a cry for help or way to induce parental tears, eyeball tattoos now serve another purpose: sun protection. Mandy Liscombe of Swansea, Wales, had her eyeballs surgically...
Defense Department freaks out Twitter with cryptic tweet, 'Stranger Things' reference
The defense department's technology wing asked the Twitterverse for help in finding privately owned underground space for testing purposes -- and then made a "Stranger Things" joke amid a flurry...
Google's top lawyer accused of repeated romances with underlings
Google’s top lawyer routinely ignored company rules regarding dalliances with underlings — and pointed to the lecherous ways of top Googler Eric Schmidt to justify his philandering, an explosive new...
Video shows woman delivering Big Mac beatdown to man inside McDonald's
A woman was caught on video throwing a man around a McDonald's like a rag doll while customers watch and laugh in amazement. "Wide base, good natural leverage, powerful punch...
Oregon coast hit by 6.3 magnitude earthquake
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 was recorded off the coast of Oregon Thursday morning, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake hit about 180 miles off Coos...
Man fatally struck by dump truck on Cross Bronx Expressway
A dump truck driver struck and killed a 21-year-old man in the Bronx Thursday — one of two hit-and-runs in the city Thursday morning. Ronald Nival was crossing the Cross...
Kim Kardashian teases possible new Kanye West album
All hail Yeezus. Kim Kardashian has fans of hubby Kanye West shaking after posting a picture that appears to be a track list for the rapper's long-awaited album. The picture,...
Trump cancels Poland trip to monitor Hurricane Dorian
President Donald Trump announced Thursday he was cancelling his planned trip to Poland this weekend so he could monitor Hurricane Dorian as it barrels toward the American south. “To ensure...
Inside Memo 4, sensitive intel James Comey was rapped for leaking
At the heart of a stinging rebuke leveled Thursday by a Justice Department watchdog against former FBI Director James Comey is "Memo 4," the G-man's notes on a meeting in...
Banker blamed in 2008 financial crisis sues co-op for causing 'severe financial hardship'
Former Bear Stearns CEO James Cayne — the Wall Street exec whose "weak corporate governance" has been blamed in the 2008 financial crisis — is suing the board of his...
Ow-abunga! Surfer dude takes surprise ride on shark, is bitten
It was the gnarliest ride of his life.
DeMarcus Cousins arrest warrant issued over alleged death threats
Police in Mobile, Alabama have issued an arrest warrant for DeMarcus Cousins on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge, USA Today Sports reported Thursday. The Lakers center allegedly threatened to put...
Dave Chappelle shows why we need some political incorrectness
Can a provocateur, by nature, ever go too far? I’ve been thinking about this question a lot since Dave Chappelle’s new special, “Sticks & Stones,” premiered on Netflix this week...
'Big-toe' heels are the new ugly shoe trend that's selling out
This little piggy needs to get off the market and stay home.
Man accidentally grows corn stalk with record-shattering 28 ears
This New Jersey man has cornered the market! Matt Jacovelli is growing a stalk in his vegetable garden that has sprouted, at last count, 28 cobs — a staggering number...
Chris Simms is moving up the NFL ranks of NBC
Chris Simms has become a full-time starter on NBC’s "Football Night in America," The Post has learned. Simms will be a weekly analyst on NBC’s studio show leading up to...
Jury acquits ex-DHS cop accused of head-stomping mentally ill man
It took a Manhattan jury just three hours to acquit a former Department of Homeless Services police sergeant accused of stomping on the head of a mentally ill man during...
Giants vs. Patriots NFL preseason: TV channel, how to watch, live stream
The New York Giants wrap up the NFL preseason on Thursday night against the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots. With the regular season just a week away, teams...
Great white nearly chomps on fisherman's boat in scene right out of 'Jaws'
A great white shark came so close to a fisherman’s boat in Massachusetts this week that it nearly took a chomp out of it, "epic" new video shows. Matt Riley...
Nearly 80% of parents think their school days were the best years of their life
From eating unidentifiable cafeteria food, struggling to open a locker for the first time and getting lost the first day of high school, some school experiences are universal. A new...
Arctic shipwreck reveals new details of tragic 1845 expedition
Canadian researchers have released dramatic images of the HMS Terror, which has been “frozen in time” after sinking about 170 years ago during an Arctic expedition in which famed British...
Heartwarming moment elephant is rescued from 20-foot well
Pictures have surfaced of rescuers coming to the aid of an elephant after it fell down a 20-foot well in an Indian jungle. The rescuers were able to use a...
Group blasts AOC for 'unconstitutional' Twitter behavior
A free speech group slammed Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez this week for allegedly blocking users on Twitter because she doesn't agree with their points of view. Columbia University’s Knight First Amendment...
Netflix trolls USC with billboards outside campus over admissions scandal
Netflix appears to be trolling the University of Southern California over its role in the college admissions scandal with billboards for a new show that were placed near the school,...
Upstate pol wants public hearings on Cuomo’s $25 license plate proposal
ALBANY -- State lawmakers must hold public hearings on Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s new $25 license plate proposal, according to an upstate Republican who branded it a revenue-generating scheme that will...
Cops probe computers in car driven by 'fastest woman on four wheels' after fatal crash
Oregon police have acquired the on-board computers in the jet-powered vehicle that speed racer and TV personality Jessi Combs was in when she died in a fiery crash this week,...
Germany makes citizenship easier for descendants of Nazi victims
BERLIN — Germany will on Friday enforce two decrees to make it easier for people, mainly Jews, who fled the Nazi regime because of persecution as well as their descendants...
Two-headed turtle spotted on South Carolina beach
Twice the body parts, twice the cuteness. A two-headed spotted turtle hatchling was found on Hilton Head Island, SC, on Wednesday, Fox 46 Charlotte reports. Nonprofit Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton...
Body pulled from Harlem River: cops
The body of a 30-year-old man was pulled from the Harlem River on Thursday, cops said. Authorities said the unidentified man, who was fully clothed, was found by Macombs Dam...
Why Giants and Jets could make wagerers some money
Though the Giants and Jets finish their 2019 exhibition slates Thursday night (versus the Patriots and Eagles, respectively), all NFL teams are already thinking about the regular season that begins...
Bek to work: Alex Trebek returns to 'Jeopardy!' after finishing chemo
Alex Trebek is on the mend. Five months after being diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, the beloved "Jeopardy!" host is finished with chemotherapy and has begun production of Season...
Trump rips 'thoroughly disgraced' Comey after DOJ report on leaked memos
President Trump said former FBI Director James Comey has been "disgraced and excoriated" after the Department of Justice inspector general concluded he violated bureau standards with his handling of memos...
Couple fights off bear in their kitchen with hands, baseball bat
A Colorado couple had a “surprise encounter” with a bear in their kitchen — and fought off the 215-pound beast using their bare hands and a baseball bat, authorities said....
Trump plans to significantly cut number of US troops in Afghanistan
President Trump said Thursday that the US plans to cut the number of American troops in Afghanistan from 14,000 to 8,600 and will then determine further draw-downs as a peace...
A shocking number of Americans believe Epstein didn't kill himself
Only one-third of Americans believe Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide behind bars, according to a new poll by Emerson College. Voters were asked to weigh in on the convicted pedophile's Aug....
Influencer blasted after fans notice 'strange' photo edits
An Instagram travel influencer has defended herself after a hawk-eyed fan recently called out her photos for being a bit too picture-perfect.
The forgotten Yankees pitcher who can provide a late-season boost
The narrative has been well-discussed all year — the Yankees awaiting a shot in the arm in the form of a pitcher returning from injury late in the season. That...
Justin Herbert is college football's most divisive quarterback
If you were to pick the names of two quarterbacks out of a hat, the gulf between Peyton Manning and Josh Allen is about as wide as you could get....
De Blasio doesn't make cut for third round of Dem debates
It’s official -- Mayor Bill de Blasio will be on the sidelines for the third round of the Democratic presidential primary debates. ABC -- which is hosting the Sept. 12...
Research reveals what the average American considers a party
Two’s a company, three’s a crowd -- and according to a recent study, 10 is a party (unless you’re a baby boomer). For Gen Z, millennials and Gen X, 10...
Woman in labor said she was ignored as she gave birth alone in jail
An identity theft suspect gave birth alone on a mattress in her Denver jail cell -- and no one provided medical attention, even though she writhed and screamed in pain,...
Labor Day sales 2019: Best deals on TVs, mattresses and more
Ah, Labor Day: A three-day weekend, deals on big purchases, and oh, yes, a celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. What could be a better way to...
Even James Comey's top FBI team was 'stunned' he leaked memos
Ex-FBI chief James Comey believed the seven memos he’d composed summarizing his conversations with President Trump were personal papers — but he was apparently the only one, with even his...
How tourists are 'loving' dolphins to death
Humans have bonded with dolphins in many fascinating — and sometimes controversial — ways, but conservationists say our curiosity for the highly intelligent marine mammal is putting them at serious...
Veteran blows up at teen NASCAR phenom after collision
Teen racer Hailie Deegan and veteran Todd Souza added fuel to a racing rivalry this weekend following NASCAR's K&N Pro Series West race at World Wide Technology Raceway in Illinois....
Iranian man accused of rape in UK flees after he's released on bail
An Iranian man accused of raping a stranger in the UK was released on bail because the court couldn't find an interpreter -- and then went on the run, according...
Jeffrey Epstein criminal case is officially dead
A Manhattan federal judge has officially dismissed the federal indictment against dead pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Prosecutors asked Judge Richard Berman to toss the case last week, following the 66-year-old's Aug....
James Comey had secure room in basement – but he hated using it
The FBI had installed a secure room in James Comey’s basement so he could work on sensitive matters but Comey didn’t like to use the room because it got too...
City trying to dodge $60M payout to burned Beacon High School student
The city wants to avoid paying the almost $60 million it owes to a Beacon High School student who was badly burned in a chemistry experiment gone awry — by...
Cuomo explains move to Albany amid Sandra Lee rumors
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is spending more time in Albany because his daughters are mostly all grown, he said Thursday during a radio interview -- in which he didn't mention longtime...
Comey is proof the 'deep state' is something to fear
For nearly three years now, those who promise to save us from the wicked clutches of President Donald Trump have bombarded America with lectures about the “rule of law.” Yet,...
Even without suicide, '13 Reasons Why' is still ridiculous
Netflix’s controversial hit "13 Reasons Why" tried to re-brand itself in its third season, but it’s still over the top and ridiculous. The teen drama, which began its life as...
Elon Musk: AI will soon make us look like apes
Elon Musk isn’t ready for our new robot overlords.
Colombia ex-FARC rebel issues call to arms
The top peace negotiator for the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia announced that he is taking up arms again, accusing President Ivan Duque of failing to uphold the 2016 accord...
Snow White helps soothe crying boy with autism at Disney World
Sometimes cuddles can help.
Texans won't be playoff team this year: Take Under on wins
Last season, the Texans became only the fourth team since 1990 to start 0-3 and make the postseason (1992 Chargers, 1995 Lions, 1998 Bills). They were staring 0-4 dead in...
Ilhan Omar dodges questions from The Post about alleged affair
MINNEAPOLIS -- Rep. Ilhan Omar dodged questions on Thursday about her alleged affair with a DC political consultant who's on her payroll. The freshman Democratic congresswoman appeared ahead of a...
Check out the world's biggest homemade slip 'n' slide
This slip 'n' slide looks so fun, it's hard not to want to take it for a spin. Watch how the structure is so impressively built that even on the...
Here's why Comey leaked Oval Office memos
James Comey told investigators that he leaked memos of his Oval Office conversations with President Trump in a bid to get preserved the supposed “tapes” of their talk that Trump...
Why the FEC can't probe Ilhan Omar's campaign finances anytime soon
WASHINGTON -- The federal agency charged with probing the campaign finance complaint against Rep. Ilhan Omar won’t be able to act on it anytime soon. The Federal Election Commission will...
AEW All Out: 5 things to watch as a world champion gets crowned
The Elite bring things full circle with “All Out” before starting the next phase of All Elite Wrestling. Cody Rhodes, Kenny Omega, Hangman Page and The Young Bucks are back...
Andrew Luck is just the start of fantasy football dilemmas
It was a wild Week 3 of the NFL preseason. Injuries to key players and a surprise retirement mean many of the players you were hoping to draft for your...
Comey oddly claims vindication, wants apology despite DOJ report
A defiant ex-FBI Director James Comey responded to a scathing Justice Department report released Thursday, bizarrely claiming vindication despite being found to have purposely leaked details of private conversations with...
Girl dies in freak pool pump accident at Turkish resort
A 12-year-old Russian girl has died 11 days after she was trapped underwater for almost 15 minutes when her arm was sucked into a swimming pool pump at a Turkish...
Ex-NYPD cops accused of raping teen in police van dodge prison time with plea deal
The two former NYPD officers who dodged rape raps involving a young Brooklyn woman that could have put them behind bars for 25 years took a plea deal Thursday that...
Climate activists to target Heathrow airport with toy drones
British climate change activists said they would disrupt London’s Heathrow airport with toy drones from Sept. 13, a step they hope will ground flights.
Beekeeper turns honey-stealing bears into taste testers
These bears just wanted a little smackerel from the honey pot. And beekeeper Ibrahim Sedef is using their honey-loving palates to his advantage. Sedef, an agricultural engineer in Turkey, is...
How Amazon tries to manipulate customers into buying its own brand
Amazon has introduced a new feature that markets its private-label brands right before consumers add rival products to their shopping carts. The Washington Post conducted dozens of product searches and...
China says it's 'willing to negotiate' in trade war
China on Thursday indicated it has no intentions of escalating the trade war with the United States -- and said it's “willing to negotiate,” according to a report. “We firmly...
Rockland County GOP slammed for 'anti-Semitic' attack ad
ALBANY -- Rockland County Republicans are getting slammed by the state attorney general and Jewish lawmakers for an attack ad seen as anti-Semitic. "If They Win, We Lose! The stakes...
Hurricane Dorian expected to make landfall in Florida as Category 4 storm
Hurricane Dorian is expected to be a major Category 4 storm when it makes landfall in Florida over the Labor Day weekend, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm...
UFC legend gets knocked out in wild bar fight
UFC Hall of Famer BJ Penn is back in action – on the streets of Hawaii. Videos obtained by TMZ Sports show Penn, 40, throwing a flurry of left hands...
Nets' free agent signing suspended for PED use
Nets forward Wilson Chandler never even suited up for his new team before being suspended for 25 games by the NBA for using performance-enhancing drugs. The league announced the suspension...
Using their noodles: How spaghetti models are tracking Dorian
The pasta-bilities are endless. Experts are using their noodles to figure out where Hurricane Dorian will make landfall -- by studying spaghetti models. The long-range forecast models are known colloquially...
What a study really found about the link between C-sections and autism
A new study linking autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to Cesarean section births is causing a media stir, but a deeper look at the data reveals that the...
Boaters dramatically escape erupting volcano
Watch the incredible footage a group of boaters took in Messina, Sicily, as Stromboli island’s volcano erupted in a mass of smoke and ash. The ferry riders appear to be...
'Mythbusters' stars mourn death of Jessi Combs
Stars of "MythBusters" remembered host and professional racer Jessi Combs as a "go-getter" and "badass" following her death this week during a stunt in Oregon. "So sad to hear about...
Patriots swing two trades week before NFL season
Bill Belichick is wheeling and dealing to get the 53-man roster he wants. The Patriots swung a pair of trades Wednesday to bolster their offensive line depth, giving up a...
Footage shows gangbanger gun down rival in drive-by shooting
Dramatic video obtained by The Post shows the moment a gangbanger in a BMW fatally shoots a rival in Queens. The footage shows a white BMW pull up next to a...
Forty-five percent of workers do this to boost their salary
An increasing number of workers are devoting time to salary research, a new survey shows, but just half feel they’re paid enough.
AOC worries that melting glaciers may unleash ancient diseases on population
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who proposed "Green New Deal" climate change legislation, warned that melting glaciers could release ancient diseases that the modern world is incapable of handling. The first-term Democrat...
Jude Law's bulge steals 'The New Pope' from John Malkovich
Step aside, "Hot Priest."
Skull of humankind's oldest-known ancestor unearthed
The find, from 3.8 million years ago, reveals the face for a presumed ancestor of the species famously represented by Lucy, the celebrated Ethiopian partial skeleton found in 1974.
Construction workers hit gas line in Williamsburg, forcing building evacuations
Construction workers in Williamsburg hit a gas pipe Thursday morning, forcing people to evacuate two buildings, according to officials. The call came in just before 8 a.m. for a gas...
Dramatic video shows aftermath when unruly driver rams police cruiser
Cops smashed an unruly driver's window and yanked him from his car after he rammed into a police cruiser in Midtown, police said Thursday. The irate driver was stopped for...
Princess Eugenie's sex trafficking podcast delayed amid Prince Andrew accusations
Princess Eugenie will likely put her upcoming anti-slavery and sex trafficking podcast on the back burner -- in light of accusations that her father, Prince Andrew, was tied to convicted...
Venus Williams' US Open coffee request got really awkward
A US Open ball boy was left confused after Venus Williams requested a coffee but then went off for a bathroom break. The ball boy retrieved the coffee from the...
This ‘anti-groping’ stamp sold out within minutes in Japan
This device will rub sickos the wrong way. A Japanese manufacturer has launched an “anti-groping” stamp that allows victims of sexual harassment to imprint their attackers with invisible ink that...
Woman slashes 3-year-old boy's face in random attack
A woman randomly slashed a 3-year-old boy with a knife in Tbilisi, Georgia. Watch the horrifying surveillance video that shows a family calmly walking down the street before a female...
Iranian civil rights activist gets prison for taking off hijab in public
Iranian civil rights activist Saba Kord Afshari has been sentenced to 24 years behind bars, including a 15-year term for taking off her hijab in public -- an act that...
Get empowered and save a bundle on charging cables and smartphone accessories
Why does it seem like the more advanced phones become, the quicker they die? Just look through all the screenshots you’ve taken lately. Ten bucks says your battery percentage is...
Comey leaks set ‘dangerous example’ for FBI: DOJ watchdog
Former FBI Director James Comey shamelessly breached basic bureau policy by stashing and leaking memos of private conversations he had with President Trump, a scathing report by Department of Justice...
Hit-and-run driver fatally strikes pedestrian near FDR entrance
A 33-year-old woman died Thursday morning after being struck by a hit-and-run-driver in East Harlem, cops said. The woman was crossing the street near the on ramp for the FDR...
Will young Republicans be Trump's downfall?
A growing majority of US Republicans, especially younger voters, are worried that human behavior is damaging the planet, according to a global survey.
Kevin Love's model girlfriend hospitalized after rafting accident
Kevin Love's model girlfriend Kate Bock is on the mend.
The 'vision' that kept Howie Rose from quitting the Mets
Howie Rose almost put his Mets career in the books 15 years ago. The longtime Mets radio voice says he almost quit as a Mets broadcaster in 2004 when he...
Alleged El Paso gunman was 'surprised no one challenged him' during Walmart rampage
The hate-filled Texan who allegedly slaughtered 22 people at a Walmart in El Paso earlier this month was “surprised no one challenged him or shot him” during his rampage, according...
Teens beat elderly woman with her own cane during mugging: cops
A group of teens clobbered an elderly woman with her own cane as they robbed her of a cellphone in Queens, cops said Thursday. The teens, believed to be a...
Many reasons to take the Indians in this one
College football is back. Time to take The Post prognosticators to school again. While NYC Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza had a rough year, Stitches (see page 58) finished a remarkable...
Deaths caused by drivers running red lights at 10-year high
In 2017, the latest figures available, 939 people were killed by vehicles blowing through red lights.
Apple will supply parts to independent repair shops for first time
Apple said on Thursday it will begin selling parts, tools and repair guides to independent shops to fix broken iPhones, a major change after years of lobbying against laws in...
Man's mindless mistake causes mass cancellations at airport
Some 190 incoming and outgoing flights were canceled, German news agency dpa reported.
The Orioles can't stop fighting each other
https://twitter.com/zachsilver/status/1166882629448347649 These 29 games can't end soon enough for the Orioles. For the second time this month, the Orioles turned on each other in an embarrassing dugout fight. This time,...
ACC football preview: Who can catch Clemson?
It's Clemson, a sizable gap, then everyone else. That goes for the ACC and -- with the exception of Alabama -- the rest of the country. The No. 1 Tigers...
Stock futures jump after China's positive comments on trade
US stock index futures jumped about 1 percent Thursday morning as China sounded upbeat about its trade talks with the United States, calming investors unnerved by the prospect of a...
Man who allegedly killed Rays prospect's family put on suicide watch
The Virginia madman accused of killing his mother, sister and 14-month-old nephew was put on suicide watch ahead of his initial court appearance, which was canceled after he was rushed...
Learn to read your dog's mind this weekend
Ever wondered what your dog is thinking? This weekend in Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx, find out how to read your pooch's mind — or at least sense its...
Johnson's opponents rally against bid to suspend Parliament
Opponents of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday rallied against his ploy to suspend Parliament for nearly a month, saying they plan to hold a vote of no confidence...
Vandal smashes ad screens in Times Square with brick, strolls away
A straphanger went off the rails in the Times Square station and caused thousands of dollars in damage by smashing ad screens at the subway stop, cops said Thursday. The...
Conservative radio host accused of abusing, threatening wife
A Tennessee conservative commentator has been accused of abuse by his wife, who claimed in court papers that he threatened to "destroy" her if she tried to leave him. The...
Meet the teen who almost shocked Serena Williams at US Open
When Caty McNally took the court Wednesday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium, she tried not to overthink who her opponent across the way was, even though it happened to be...
Man on electric bike dies after crashing into pedestrian in Central Park
An e-bike rider collided with a 77-year-old in Central Park — and in a bizarre twist, the cyclist died while the elderly man suffered only minor injuries, police said on...
Prince Andrew's friend claims fingers prove photo with Epstein 'sex slave' is fake
A friend of Prince Andrew claims the now-infamous photo of him and one of Jeffrey Epstein's "sex slaves" is doctored -- because the Duke of York's fingers are "much chubbier"...
Florida braces for Hurricane Dorian as major storm grows
After leaving Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands largely unscathed in its wake, Hurricane Dorian has its eye set on Florida’s east coast, where it is expected to arrive by...
Yemen official says airstrikes killed at least 30 troops near Aden
SANAA, Yemen — Airstrikes hit Yemeni government forces heading to the southern port city of Aden to fight separatists backed by the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, killing at least...
Virginia man gets 5 years in prison for burning dog to death
RICHMOND, Va. — A Virginia man will serve five years in prison without parole for the death of a pit bull that was tied to a fence, covered in accelerant...
Can't go out? Build a 'garage bar' for you and your friends
Garage bars are popping up all over Maplewood, New Jersey. Residents of this thirsty NYC suburb are spending big bucks to build their own neighborhood hangs — no liquor license...
Hurricane Dorian changes Yankees' plan for Luis Severino
SEATTLE — Luis Severino’s next step on what has been a long trip to his first taste of the big leagues this year will be Sunday when he pitches at...
What Giants fans should look for in final preseason game
Here are three things to watch for in the Giants' final preseason game on Thursday. They face the Patriots. 1. Young offensive linemen Brian Mihalik, Nick Gates, Chad Slade and...
Edwin Diaz starting to fix slider thanks to tip from Mets' ace
Jacob deGrom may have saved the Mets again without even taking the mound. The ace will toe the rubber Thursday, trying to avoid a sweep against the Cubs in a...
What Jets fans should look for in final preseason game
Here are three things to watch for in the Jets' final preseason game on Thursday. They face the Eagles. 1. Taylor Bertolet answered the bell against the Saints last week...
Why Mets' Brodie Van Wagenen still believes in Marcus Stroman
A month after trading for Marcus Stroman before the July 31 trade deadline, Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen has no regrets and remains confident the right-hander is a good fit,...
Auburn will win and cover against Oregon
“Every day is a gift. It’s just, does it have to be socks?” — Anthony Soprano College football’s existence isn’t enough. The bar should be higher, especially with increased attention...
The person Coco Gauff credits for her 'never-say-die' attitude
At 5-foot-10, Coco Gauff has the range, athleticism and touch to be a tennis champion. But the 15-year-old star-in-the-making boasts another quality — one that she gleaned from her grandfather,...
Hurricane Dorian spares Jeffrey Epstein's 'pedophile island'
Hurricane Dorian spared Jeffrey Epstein's pedophile getaway in the Caribbean as it swept through the US Virgin Islands on its path toward the US mainland. Epstein's retreat, a slice of...
Noah Syndergaard's stinker came at absolutely the worst time
On a night when the Mets needed starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard to be brilliant, he was just plain bad, burying the Mets in a hole they couldn’t escape and making...
Nick Kyrgios backtracking after calling ATP 'corrupt'
Nick Kyrgios’ mouth is writing a check he might have to cash. The salty star could get fined or suspended after labeling the ATP as “corrupt.” He made the comments...
Toddler dies after temporary walls fall at Chicago-area mall
ORLAND PARK, Ill. — Police say a 2-year-old died after two temporary steel walls toppled onto her as she played at a suburban Chicago mall. Orland Park's police chief told...
Lawmaker charged with soliciting a prostitute
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia state Sen. Mike Maroney has been charged with soliciting a prostitute. The Republican lawmaker turned himself in and was arraigned Wednesday morning, a Marshall County...
Chad Wheeler is in odd spot as Giants camp rolls on
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Chad Wheeler will miss three of the four preseason games this summer, as his cranky back makes him unavailable for Thursday night’s finale against the Patriots. What...
Iran says there will be no talks unless US lifts sanctions
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran’s supreme leader will not meet US President Donald Trump unless Washington halts its “economic terrorism” that has hurt...
What a 60-year-old John McEnroe thinks of tennis career
John McEnroe turned 60 this year. Wearing his Mets ballcap in the Player’s Garden as the rain fell in Flushing Meadows, McEnroe said to a 60th-birthday well-wisher: “Don’t rub it...
See it: Bronx bus riders beat down cane-wielding woman
Two bus riders in the Bronx laid a beatdown on a 67-year-old woman after she screamed and threatened them with her walking cane, cops said on Wednesday. The two women,...
Kentucky man indicted in death of missing mom with newborn twins
LANCASTER, Ky. — A Kentucky man has been indicted in the death of a woman who was missing for six months before her remains were found buried in a shallow...
It's survive and advance for Serena
A 17-year-old Cincinnati serve-and-volleyer threw a wild Serena scare into the night at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Caty McNally, the doubles partner of 15-year-old Coco Gauff and a wild-card entry, played...