November 17, 2019
Samoa declares emergency after six people killed by measles
A massive measles outbreak has claimed the lives of six people in Samoa, prompting the country to close all of its schools and ban children from public gatherings. The government...
Lamar Jackson makes another MVP statement
Lamar Jackson distinguished himself again in another impressive win for the Ravens, but Baltimore’s defense made sure Deshaun Watson couldn’t say the same in what turned out to be a...
Prince Andrew says Epstein didn't mention arrest warrant before daughter's 18th birthday
The royal sat down for an interview with the BBC that aired this weekend and told journalist Emily Maitlis that he was clueless about the charges against the late Epstein...
David Fizdale bemoans the biggest Knicks problem
David Fizdale bemoaned the Knicks’ “Achilles’ heel” of defending quick guards, then watched Devonte’ Graham hit a career-high nine 3-pointers, including Saturday’s game-winner with 2.1 seconds remaining. This came four...
Saquon Barkley is biggest disappointment of lost Giants season
When the schedule was released and the Giants learned their bye week would come so late — after 10 games — there was a sense the break would serve as...
Three people shot by mistake as deer hunting begins in Michigan
Three people, including two young children, were shot with hunting rifles during the opening weekend of deer hunting season in Michigan. The first incident occurred on Friday when a man...
Spencer Dinwiddie is saving the Nets again
Spencer Dinwiddie’s role for Brooklyn is like a Swiss Army knife. Now that the Nets are injured and desperate, that knife might be at its most dangerous. Dinwiddie has been...
Stop-and-frisk a 'perfect' police tool: former NYPD official
Stop-and-frisk was “very valuable” in driving down crime — and would likely help stem the gang violence that now plagues some neighborhoods, a former high-ranking NYPD official told The Post...
Why the Jets cynics need to stay away right now
LANDOVER, Md. — So what if the Redskins stink? The Jets took care of business Sunday and — while it would be a big green lie to describe it as...
Chuck Schumer: Look out for Chinese-made over-the-counter meds
Sen. Chuck Schumer on Sunday called on bargain stores to stop selling Chinese-made over-the-counter medications that may contain harmful ingredients. The products in question include skin creams and cosmetics that...
Brooklyn man will have 1996 murder conviction tossed: lawyer
An inmate serving 25 years to life for murder who says he was convicted on a confession ginned up by disgraced former NYPD Detective Louis Scarcella is about to have...
McDonald's employee charged in tampering of police officer's food
Management at a McDonald’s reportedly caught an employee tampering with food being prepared for a police officer. The employee was taken into custody after the local sheriff’s office was made...
Au naturel trend a problem for cosmetics sector
Hollywood’s fascination with the #nomakeup selfie is starting to take a toll on the cosmetics industry. After being buoyed for many years by Kim Kardashian — who introduced the American...
Russia 'truthers' will never admit reality
Whether you thought the two-year, $32 million Mueller investigation was warranted or not, the report promised to establish a factual record that both sides could accept, especially on the explosive...
The MTA's fiscal 'plan' is pure politics
What’s the MTA doing? The state-subsided transit authority released its 2020 budget last Thursday — and it’s a train crash. Even as New York’s economy grows, the MTA’s already big...
Yankees' new pitching coach gets All-Star's endorsement
Shane Bieber’s breakout 2019 season was due in part to him using his curveball more — a pitch that he improved throughout the year. The Indians right-hander credited the Yankees’...
Devine: No honor in Prince Andrew's self-pity over Epstein friendship
Not once in his car crash of an interview with the BBC did Prince Andrew express any sympathy for the victims of his friend Jeffrey Epstein. Not once did he...
Why Beijing's likely to kill the Hong Kong golden goose and other commentary
Foreign desk: Xi’s Hong Kong Madness “Although the rapid escalation of violence in Hong Kong seems terrifying enough,” warns Minxin Pei at Project Syndicate, “things may be about to get...
Jamal Adams is Jets 'guardian angel' with growing price tag
LANDOVER, Md. — Meet the Jets’ new unblockable pass-rusher. Jamal Adams? Yes, that Jamal Adams. The Pro Bowl safety anchored a dominant defensive performance Sunday with three sacks in a...
Plane with Hillary Clinton aboard grounded at LGA after mechanical issue
A plane with Hillary Clinton aboard was grounded at LaGuardia Airport Sunday afternoon after suffering an unknown mechanical issue on the tarmac, a report said. American Airlines flight 2144 to...
Man opens fire after Iowa strip club denies debit card for lap dance
A man in Iowa allegedly opened fire in a strip club parking lot after his debit card was declined for a private dance, a report said. James Allen Wells, 67,...
Democrats to Israel: Go to Hell
Last week, Israel once again faced a barrage of rockets from Gaza while most of the mainstream Democratic candidates whistled and looked away. Candidates don’t have to comment on every...
Ruff health regs plague pet-friendly Village eatery, owners say
A pup-friendly East Village eatery has a bone to pick with the city Health Department. The restaurant, Boris & Horton, says that in yet another example of city regulations-gone-wild, it...
Congestion fee panel can meet in secret, MTA brass claims
Despite calls for transparency in its formation of Manhattan’s congestion-pricing plan, the MTA claims the powerful committee that will propose the tolls is not covered under the state’s Open Meetings...
A $1.1M loss pretty good for a Cuomo economic development project
Yet another of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s economic-development fantasies bit the fairy dust this month, as the SUNY Polytechnic Institute opted to sell a Rochester building after six years of failed...
NYPD can claim subway crime is down because it only focuses on felony stats
The NYPD is able to claim that crime is down in the subways because it only focuses on stats tied to serious felonies — which ignores thousands of offenses including...
RJ Barrett is already evolving into much-needed Knicks hero
RJ Barrett has been treated to a hero’s welcome to New York, but hasn’t yet played the part. In his first NBA win, Barrett’s first double-double (19 points, 15 rebounds)...
Jets finally steadying ship as confidence quietly grows
LANDOVER, Md. — The Jets are starting to look like an NFL team again. Gang Green put together their most complete game of the season and beat the dismal Redskins,...
Britain's 'first gay dads' split after one starts dating daughter's ex
The well-documented relationship between Britain’s "first gay dads" has officially come to an end -- as one of the men is now “in love” and dating his daughter's ex-boyfriend, a...
'The Inheritance' is a touching call to action on Broadway
While some ignorant millennials snipe “OK boomer” at anyone with a gray hair, a new play is clapping back.
Six arrested, one sought in Dominican Republic murder of Patricia Anton
Six men have been arrested and a seventh is being sought in the Dominican Republic for the brutal torture and killing of American teacher Patricia Anton, according to news reports....
Video, photos show sweaty Prince Andrew in public with sexy women: report
He might be sweating now. Video footage and photos showing a handsy, sweaty Prince Andrew cozying up to gorgeous gal pals on the French Riviera surfaced Sunday, the day after...
Bloomberg's reversal doesn't change the truth about stop-and-frisk
Ex-Mayor Mike Bloomberg’s abrupt and unconvincing flip-flop on stop-and-frisk doesn’t change the facts: This tactic is an essential of good policing, and the NYPD’s use of it under Bloomberg was...
Why Rangers had no choice but to demote Lias Andersson
Almost every NHL coach perpetuates the idea that he wants to roll four lines. But regardless of Rangers 21-year-old center Lias Andersson being sent to AHL Hartford on Sunday, it’s...
Sam Darnold has overcome nightmare Dwayne Haskins is living
LANDOVER, Md. — Hail to the Redskins! Hail to the Redskins! for serving up overwhelmed and overmatched Dwayne Haskins on a burgundy-and-gold platter for Gregg Williams and Jamal Adams (three...
Bengals' receiver avoids major injury after scary hit
Bengals wide receiver Auden Tate reportedly avoided major injury after being taken off the field on a stretcher following a scary hit Sunday in Oakland. Tate was in a neck...
Alabama star quarterback taking first step in long recovery
Tua Tagovailoa will have surgery now that his season is over. The Alabama star quarterback, who dislocated his hip in a win over Mississippi State on Saturday, will have surgery...
Seton Hall handles Saint Louis for bounce-back win
ST. LOUIS — Myles Powell came out with a point to prove. The Seton Hall guard did it in a big way. Powell scored 26 points, Sandro Mamukelashvili added 17...
Cab driver wanted for Bronx stabbing says he's the victim
A cabbie accused of stabbing a Bronx man says police got the story backwards — and that he was only defending himself from a fare-beater who attacked him. Sandy de...
DeAndre Hopkins: NFL must replace controversial referee boss
Houston star DeAndre Hopkins seemingly called for the NFL to replace senior V.P. of officiating Al Riveron following another controversial pass interference ruling during the Ravens' blowout win over the...
NYPD sergeant says he was punished for his 9/11-related illnesses
An NYPD sergeant says the department punished him for seeking treatment for his 9/11-related illness by transferring him to a punitive post and withholding overtime, according to a lawsuit made...
Ex-Yankee emerges as Mets pitching coach candidate
Steve Karsay, who grew up a few miles from Shea Stadium and pitched for the Yankees, is to interview for the Mets pitching coach job, The Post has learned. Karsay...
Why Alabama star's catastrophe is terrible for everyone
College football lost Saturday afternoon. The playoff lost. Fans everywhere lost, aside from those with Pac-12 and Big 12 rooting interests. Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s dislocated right hip, ending his...
Jets report card: Nearly perfect performance has one blemish
Grading the Jets after their 34-17 win over the Washington Redskins on Sunday. Offense The Jets put together their best performance of the season, rolling up 400 yards for the...
Empire State Building restaurant gets new 'plant-based' chef
The Empire State Building’s flagship ground floor restaurant, STATE Grill and Bar, has tapped a new chef to match its eco-friendly rep. As the new executive chef of the 10,000-square-foot...
Bike-riding goons rob woman at gunpoint at Pier 84
A pack of bike-riding men surrounded a 41-year-old woman and robbed her at gunpoint at Pier 84 in Hell's Kitchen, cops said Sunday. The woman told police the men circled...
Pervy clerk jailed for filming cops in precinct bathroom
A creepy police clerk has been jailed for six years for filming dozens of his colleagues using his California police department's bathroom, according to reports. Sergio Nieto, 29, allegedly used...
Trump calls Pence aide 'Never Trumper' after impeachment testimony
President Trump attacked Mike Pence's top national security aide on Sunday after she told impeachment investigators she felt Trump's efforts to pressure Ukraine were "inappropriate." In an afternoon Twitter missive,...
'Iranian Hulk' joins Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
The "Iranian Hulk" is set to unleash his fury in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. Internet sensation Sajad Gharibi -- an extreme bodybuilder from Iran with an outrageously puffed-up physique ...
Teen hockey player suddenly dies of mono after game
An 18-year-old Illinois hockey player died of complications from mononucleosis hours after playing while under the weather, according to a report. Chicago Fury player Gabe Remy was rushed to the...
Queens mom's quest to visit child's Hart Island grave gets boost
For the first time, a Queens mom may finally get to visit her infant daughter’s gravesite without feeling shame. Elaine Joseph told The Post she hopes that the City Council’s...
Cop in fatal crash got at least 10 traffic citations this year
The NYPD lead foot killed when he crashed his car on the FDR Drive Saturday had been busted speeding and blowing red lights at least 10 times this year, The...
Proud Boys call Gov. Andrew Cuomo 'Fredo' in banner
Right-wing agitator group the Proud Boys plastered New York City with banners promoting their controversial club on Sunday morning — prompting outrage from Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who was labeled "Fredo"...
Nancy Pelosi says President Trump 'so much worse' than Richard Nixon
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday insisted President Trump was "so much worse" than Richard Nixon — suggesting he would quit the White House if he cared about the US....
Ratcliffe: IG report into Russia probe will be 'damning' for DOJ
Texas Republican Congressman John Ratcliffe predicted Sunday that the impending report on the origins of the Justice Department's probe into Russian election interference is "likely to be damning." Ratcliffe noted...
Sam Darnold's career day gives Jets rare winning streak
LANDOVER, Md. — Not all losing teams are created equally. Not all young quarterbacks are created equally. The Jets and Redskins entered the eyesore on Sunday’s NFL slate with records...
Stephen A. Smith, Eric Reid feud over Colin Kaepernick workout
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith and Eric Reid, a Carolina Panthers safety who's friends with Colin Kaepernick, engaged in a war of words on Twitter after Smith posted a video saying...
Tires slashed on over 30 cars in Bay Ridge overnight
More than 30 car owners in Bay Ridge woke up to slashed tires Sunday morning, cops said. Police were called to Shore Road and 72nd Street in Brooklyn just before...
Man fatally struck by box truck in the Bronx: cops
A 56-year-old man was struck and killed by a box truck on Bronx River Avenue in Soundview, cops said Sunday. The man, whose name was not released, was knocked down...
Death toll in Bolivian political clashes climbs higher
Four more people were killed in Bolivia amid ongoing clashes between police and supporters of ousted President Evo Morales, bringing the death toll over the past week to 23, officials...
Odell Beckham thinks he's a target for NFL drug tests
Odell Beckham Jr. isn't pleased about being subjected to another PED test from the NFL. Speaking with Cleveland.com after the Browns' 21-7 win over the Steelers on Thursday, the wide...
Footage captures Jayme Closs' kidnapper getting into prison fight
The man who kidnapped Wisconsin teenager Jayme Closs after killing her parents is having trouble making friends behind bars. Jake Patterson, 22, was caught on jailhouse surveillance video getting into...
Sara Lee reacts to Harry Styles' raunchy 'SNL' sketch
Harry gave new meaning to pound cake this weekend.
Police union, de Blasio blast Bloomberg over stop-and-frisk apology
The Police Benevolent Association slammed former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg over his stunning Sunday apology for his administration's use of stop-and-frisk — by calling the practice city cops...
Syracuse suspends frat activities after series of racist, anti-Semitic incidents
Syracuse University has suspended fraternity life following a string of racist and anti-Semitic episodes, according to a report Sunday. Chancellor Kent Syverud said Sunday that Syracuse University -- which was...
Arizona man arrested in 4-decade-old cold-case murder
An Arizona man has been nabbed in a cold-case investigation four decades after the body of a murdered 21-year-old woman was discovered in Nevada, officials said. Charles Gary Sullivan, 73,...
Defense will help Bears keep it ugly with Ram
When the NFL set up this rematch from last season for “Sunday Night Football,” it figured it would be a dandy. As it turns out, the hangover for the Super...
Rangers waive Micheal Haley after brutal road trip
Rangers winger Micheal Haley’s disastrous two-game trip through Florida got him placed on waivers Sunday, which he will almost certainly clear en route to an assignment with AHL Hartford. Haley...
Woman fired, sued by employer after ex sends her racy texts to co-workers: suit
A woman was fired after her braggart co-worker shared their sexts with colleagues, and now her former employer is hitting her up for $25,000 in legal fees, according to new...
Conservative radio host says he was fired mid-show for bashing Trump
A conservative radio show host says he was fired mid-show after criticizing President Trump. Craig Silverman told The Denver Post that he was discussing the president's notorious former New York...
Ilhan Omar funneled another $150K to alleged lover's consulting group
Rep. Ilhan Omar paid another $150,000 to Tim Mynett's political consulting group in the three months after The Post first revealed allegations the pair were romantically involved, records show. The...
SNL turns impeachment hearings into a TV soap opera
Now impeachment really is a soap opera. Jon Hamm helped Saturday Night Live turn the impeachment hearings into a racy TV soap -- even getting to kiss a pretend Alexandria...
Myles Garrett to appeal suspension after helmet attack
Myles Garrett was apologetic, but he's challenging the NFL's discipline. The Browns star will appeal his indefinite suspension that is set to last at least the remainder of this season,...
Bloomberg apologizes for controversial stop-and-frisk policy
Former mayor Michael Bloomberg offered a stunning apology on Sunday for his administration’s reliance on stop-and-frisk policing, admitting to a Brooklyn church, “I was wrong, and I am sorry.” The...
Rob Gronkowski teases 'big announcement' ahead of Patriots deadline
Rob Gronkowski teased Saturday that he will be dropping a major announcement this week, as his decision day with the Patriots looms. Taking to social media, Gronkowski said he "can't...
Man struck and killed by train at East Harlem subway stop: cops
A man using a walker was struck and killed by a train in East Harlem on Sunday morning, officials said. The man was struck by a No. 2 train at...
Kindergartener takes dad's heroin to school, says it makes him a superhero
A 5-year-old boy took a superhero-stamped baggie of his dad's heroin to his Massachusetts kindergarten -- telling teachers it turned him into Spider-Man when he tasted it, according to a...
Trump tells Kim Jong Un that 'Sleepy' Joe Biden is 'somewhat better' than a 'rabid dog'
President Trump unexpectedly came to Joe Biden's defense on Sunday -- but only to say he was "somewhat" better than a rabid dog. "Mr. Chairman, Joe Biden may be Sleepy...
Ex-teammate 'sad' over Knicks fans booing Kristaps Porzingis
Hornets center Willy Hernangomez sounded upset at the vicious crowd reaction his former Knicks buddy Kristaps Porzingis got Thursday, indicating maybe the fans don’t have the full story. “I think...
NFL pre-game injury report for Week 11: Matthew Stafford out, Jacoby Brissett in
Make sure you check out who is active and who isn’t before the early afternoon slate of games while you set your lineups: Noteworthy Inactives Matthew Stafford, QB, Detroit Lions...
Alabama star's injury could be devastating for his NFL Draft stock
Tua Tagovailoa's hip injury not only ended his season with Alabama, but it could completely ruin his 2020 NFL Draft plans. The "Tank for Tua" narrative may dissipate after Tagovailoa...
Husband charged after allegedly attacking wife, setting fire to Staten Island home
A 49-year-old is facing charges after allegedly attacking his wife and set fire to their Staten Island home, cops said Sunday. Rogelio Mendez-Rodriguez is accused of choking and stabbing his...
Chemistry professors accused of running 'Breaking Bad'-style meth lab
Two Arkansas chemistry professors have been arrested for allegedly making meth in a case being likened to TV hit Breaking Bad. Terry David Bateman, 45, and Bradley Allen Rowland, 40,...
Man who confessed to girlfriend's murder was leading 'double life'
A Pennsylvania man confessed to kidnapping then killing his girlfriend in Las Vegas as he carried on a "double life," according to a report. John Chapman, 39, called his wife...
Straphanger kicks rider in face during Queens subway spat
A rider kicked another straphanger in the face during a fight on the subway in Queens, cops said. The encounter occurred around 9 p.m. Saturday when the two men started...
This NFL bet has become a complete waste of money
Since its inception, VSiN has been warning you not to load up on NFL favorites in money-line parlays. This squarest of square strategies will drain your bankroll over the long...
Texans will give Ravens fits in battle of top QBs
The Wildcat returns for his 23rd season in The Post. Including the 1997-2018 seasons in the Bettor’s Guide, Cat’s record in print stands at 615-520 (54.2 percent) against the spread....
How to cope when your career takes a turn you didn't expect
While it’s not quite as drastic as relocating from Park Avenue to a park bench, last year TV reporter and financial journalist Vera Gibbons made a big downsize, moving from...
49ers won't cover big number in letdown spot
Dave Tuley, senior reporter at VSiN.com, is in his second season with the Post’s Bettor’s Guide. His handicapping pieces appear in VSiN’s online magazine, Point Spread Weekly. Arizona Cardinals (+10¹/₂)...
I'm a firefighter — do I have to join in with the locker room banter?
I’m a new recruit in a firehouse and I’m shocked by some of the behavior and conversations there. I feel like I’m back in the high-school locker room. I’m getting...
Slash an extra 15% off these early Black Friday sales
Once Black Friday actually arrives, we’ll only have 3.5 weeks for holiday shopping. That’s why deals are popping up early this year. To give you some help checking gifts off...
Prince Andrew doubts photo with Epstein sex slave is real because he doesn’t hug
In an explosive new interview with the BBC, Prince Andrew stopped short of calling the infamous, 2001 photo in which he hugs one of Jeffrey Epstein's "sex slaves" a fake...
NFL Week 11 picks: Jets will capitalize against Dwayne Haskins
There are no easy games for the Jets, and as Yogi Berra might have said, Sunday at Washington is one of them. The Jets beat the Giants, 34-27, in the...
Jets vs. Redskins: Preview, predictions, what to watch for
Costello's Call The Jets are a bad team. The Redskins are worse. The offense puts together a good performance and the defense forces two Dwayne Haskins interceptions. Jets 24, Redskins...
Pair of Jets stars belong on opposite sides of team's future
LANDOVER, Md. — They were the alpha dogs, one on offense, one on defense, who were certain they would bark gleefully in unison together and get the Jets biting again....
Pence aide calls Trump's call with Ukraine 'unusual and inappropriate'
The phone call between President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart at the center of Congress' impeachment investigation was "inappropriate," an aide to Vice President Mike Pence told lawmakers, according...
Buttigieg dominates Iowa field in new Des Moines Register/CNN poll
The mayor is suddenly major. Amplifying a recent surge, Pete Buttigieg dominated his rivals in a new Des Moines Register/CNN poll of likely Iowa caucus voters released Saturday. The mayor...
Dolphins' surge will continue against Bills
Sunday DOLPHINS (+6½) over Bills: We’re handed projections of highs in the mid-70s in South Florida on Sunday, and we’re supposed to even consider the Bills ATS, given the sustained...
Eagles will test Patriots' 'next-game' mentality
There are some fascinating numbers to crunch and consider when analyzing Sunday’s Super Bowl LII rematch between the 8-1 Patriots and 5-4 Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. The Patriots are...
Navy UFO mystery deepens amid disclosure that 'unknown individuals' told officers to erase evidence
The U.S. Navy's acknowledgment that the 2004 videos of an encounter with a UFO were real has caused much consternation. Now, a new report says two "unknown individuals" told several Naval officers...
Becky Hammon coaching confusion ensues after Spurs ejection
Tim Duncan was back in charge in San Antonio and the Spurs were flourishing under his leadership again — but not without some confusion. CJ McCollum scored 32 points and...
Trump-backed candidate loses Louisiana governor's race
Louisiana's Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards declared victory against Republican rival Eddie Rispone late Saturday -- a narrow win that came despite President Trumps's aggressive support for the GOP challenger....
Lamar Jackson is changing the game one crazy play at a time
OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Lamar Jackson begins walking away from his locker inside the Ravens locker room when I relay a message from a former Boynton Beach (Fla.) High School...
Prince Andrew mocked online for calling Jeffrey Epstein's pedophile attacks 'unbecoming'
In arguably his most striking gaffe in Saturday's bizarre BBC interview, Prince Andrew claimed that his onetime pal, pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, "quite obviously conducted himself in a manner unbecoming." The...
Jaguars couldn't pass up this tantalizing Nick Foles opportunity
It shouldn’t take long for Doug Marrone to know whether or not he made the right decision. The Jaguars coach had made it a point not to pore over the...
Sam Darnold's voice is growing louder within Jets
LANDOVER, Md. — Sam Darnold’s teammates and coaches have seen a difference in him over the past three weeks. They see the second-year quarterback taking command inside and outside the...
Stinging loss to Hornets comes with important Knicks positive
This Knicks season will be measured in baby steps, which in some respects means there was progress made Saturday night at the Garden. You’ll recall a week ago, the Knicks...
Top NSC official's closed-door impeachment testimony released
Transcripts released Saturday from closed-door testimony in the House impeachment inquiry tie President Trump more closely to the central charge from Democrats: that he held up military aid to Ukraine...
Lias Andersson gets pep talk as Rangers role diminishes
SUNRISE, Fla. — It hasn’t been an easy go of it for Lias Andersson, as the Rangers 21-year-old center has struggled to maintain steady ice time through the first 18...
Forgotten Nets back up coach's trust in Kyrie Irving's absence
CHICAGO — Losing Caris LeVert for five weeks has moved key backups such as Garrett Temple into the Nets’ starting lineup. But Kyrie Irving’s shoulder woes have them counting on...
Devils overcome two-goal deficit for overtime win over Canadiens
MONTREAL — Kyle Palmieri scored a power-play goal 1:30 into overtime to complete the Devils’ comeback from two goals down in a 4-3 win over the Canadiens on Saturday night....
Mitchell Robinson's breakout comes with injury scare
Mitchell Robinson provided another spark — and another scare — for the Knicks. In his second game back from a concussion, Robinson followed his stellar 16-point effort from Thursday’s win...