January 2, 2020

The Knicks' new identity under Mike Miller

The last time the Knicks headed west, they did so with a new coach. Thursday, they flew west with a newfound defensive identity. Owners of three straight wins, the Knicks...

NYC real estate Gold Brick Awards for the decade

Here are my Golden Brick Awards to celebrate the best and worst of the decade’s developments, developers and politicians. New Yorkers’ sense of history and spirit of adventure is exemplified...

Rangers doomed by familiar issue in loss to Flames

CALGARY, Alberta — There just hasn’t been enough — not enough focus, not enough defense, not enough intensity. And the Rangers are suddenly reeling. They opened 2020 with a flailing...

Four people wounded during drive-by shooting in Brooklyn

Four people were shot during an apparent drive-by shooting in Brooklyn Thursday night, sources said.

Legion of Boom architect gets first Giants interview

Kris Richard drilled the specifics into the Seahawks defense all week: In this critical situation, the offense is going to be in this formation to run this play, and this...

Nets had no answer for Luka Doncic in stinging loss

DALLAS — Luka Doncic was the only star on the floor for Thursday’s Nets-Mavericks game, and he did what he was supposed to do. Amid chants of “MVP! MVP!” Doncic...

Billie Eilish’s new H&M merch collection is a New Year’s style must-have

For anyone giving their closet an overhaul for the new year, H&M's new Billie Eilish merch collection is a must-have addition to your wardrobe. Eilish is known for rocking baggy...

Jason Garrett era ending: What's behind the Cowboys' plan

The Cowboys and Jason Garrett will finally split. Dallas’ holding period on the coach’s future will likely end soon, and the organization will move on without Garrett when it’s over,...

What Seton Hall star learned during concussion recovery

There is no concern regarding Myles Powell’s health. There is no doubt whether the Seton Hall star will make his long-awaited return home Friday night. There is again no question...

Hustler Magazine sends graphic Christmas card to lawmakers depicting Trump's assassination

Hustler Magazine is under fire of a graphic Christmas card that was sent to several lawmakers featuring a depiction of President Trump's assassination.

Iranian general's bloody rise to power, tense relationship with US

An influential Iranian general who's been tied to attacks against US soldiers -- and who helped shape the country's foreign policy decisions since his rise to power in 2002 --...

2 tots killed by their mom are Chicago's first homicides of 2020: report

A Chicago mother on Thursday killed her toddler before throwing her baby, and then herself, from an 11th-floor apartment in a double-murder and attempted suicide, police said. Aleah Newell, 20,...

Devils hand Islanders fourth straight loss at Nassau Coliseum

Though the playoffs seem out of reach, the New Jersey Devils are not going to waste the rest of the season. Nico Hischier scored the tiebreaking goal early in the...

'Chepe' the Brooklyn subway raccoon has a new home

Chepe the raccoon is off to greener pastures.

US launched strike that left top Iranian general 'torn to pieces'

The head of Iran’s elite Quds Force was killed in a US airstrike at Baghdad International Airport on Friday — a blistering attack that left the warmonger’s body “torn to...

President Trump gave 'clear direction' to withhold Ukraine aid: report

President Trump gave "clear direction" to federal officials to withhold a nine-figure military aid package from Ukraine after asking that nation's leader to investigate Joe and Hunter Biden, according to...

John Clayton: Keeping Dave Gettleman telling Giants choice

SiriusXM NFL host and reporter John Clayton talks about the NFL coaching carousel and Eli Manning’s future with The Post’s Justin Terranova. Q: Why has Matt Rhule been such a...

Despite agreement, National Enquirer still yet to be sold by American Media

American Media and its 80 percent majority owner Chatham Asset Management have still not sold the beleaguered National Enquirer some nine months after they said they had an agreement to...

Sonny Mehta passing leaves succession question at Alfred A. Knopf

The passing on Monday of Sonny Mehta, head of the Alfred A. Knopf imprint of Penguin Random House, has set off an industry guessing game on who will succeed the...

Fairway Market braces for another bankruptcy filing

Fairway Market, the beloved Big Apple grocer that has been a staple on the Upper West Side for nearly a century, is on the verge of filing for bankruptcy —...

Feelin' good in the neighborhood: Man allegedly fondles himself in Applebee's

A man in Georgia was arrested for allegedly fondling himself at an Applebee’s restaurant while watching porn on his phone, a report said. Timothy Dugan is accused of carrying out...

Ramapo calls for high-tech security after Monsey machete attack

Officials hope to bring a high-tech security system to the Rockland County community rocked by a bloody machete rampage that wounded five Orthodox Jews attending a Hanukkah party at their...

How Tom Brady is approaching his possible Patriots finale

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady made one thing clear on Thursday: He isn't thinking about the past or the future this week as he prepares for the 17th postseason of...

5 crew members feared dead after Alaska fishing boat sinks

JUNEAU, Alaska — Five fishermen missing after a crab boat sank in the frigid waters off Alaska were feared dead after authorities called off a search for those working in...

Islanders and Devils are taking rarest of roads to newfound success

We wouldn't advise amateur general managers — Fess up, that’s you and that’s you and that’s you, as well — to try this at home, but when the Islanders lost...

Nxivm leader Keith Raniere's sentencing postponed again

A federal judge has canceled the Jan. 17 sentencing for Nxivm sex-slave cult leader Keith Raniere, postponing it again to a yet-to-be-determined date. Brooklyn Federal Judge Nicholas Garaufis, who is...

Mets GM on whether Cespedes pay cut led to Dellin Betances

You cannot thank Yoenis Cespedes’ frequent absence from Citi Field for Dellin Betances’ presence there. Or at least Brodie Van Wagenen won’t do so. With Cespedes agreeing to cut $6.1...

Le'Veon Bell's needle claim leads suspect moments to close 2019

My best career advice came from a man who lectured that the essential ingredient for success “is sincerity. Sincerity. Why sincerity? Because once you’ve learned how to fake sincerity ...”...

Dave Gettleman makes big revelations in two interviews

It took winning only nine games in two seasons and nearly getting fired, but a humbled Dave Gettleman finally admitted his flawed approach to running the Giants. No longer stubbornly...

Man ventures onto coastal cliff, gets absolutely owned by massive wave

Wild footage shows a beachgoer in Santa Cruz being swept off a coastal cliff by an epic wave. The dramatic moment the water crashed down on the man at Bonny...

Wisconsin teacher admits to being local park's serial pooper

A Wisconsin English teacher has admitted to defecating on a building in a public park for more than two years, a report said. Jeffrey Churchwell, 60, who will be retiring...

Man in airport terminal urinates in front of horrified travelers

A shocking video of a man urinating in an airport terminal has the Internet completely horrified. The pissy offense caught on camera was shared by the Instagram account @PassengerShaming on...

Death of Georgia Tech football recruit Bryce Gowdy ruled a suicide

The death of a Florida teen football star fatally struck by a freight train has been ruled a suicide, officials said. Bryce Gowdy, 17 — a wide-receiver prospect headed to...

NYC corrections officer arraigned on murder charge in shooting death of uncle

An off-duty city corrections officer was arraigned on a second-degree murder charge late Thursday for allegedly gunning down his uncle during a family dispute on the Upper West Side. Cardell...

Cuomo veto of Pier 40 plan sparks new development fight

Not in my backyard! Hell's Kitchen community leaders demanded Gov. Andrew Cuomo look elsewhere to find new revenue to fund the string of piers-turned-parks along the Hudson River after he...

Woman held on $10K bond for alleged anti-Semitic attack in Brooklyn

A Brooklyn woman charged in one of Wednesday's reported anti-Semitic attacks in New York was held on $10,000 bond at her Thursday arraignment. Jasmine Lucas, 24, pleaded not guilty at...

The New York Times is in denial as scholars eviscerate its 1619 Project

The reviews of The New York Times’ 1619 project are in. It is “a very unbalanced, one-sided account.” It is “wrong in so many ways.” It is “not only ahistorical,”...

De Blasio's plan to protect yeshivas falls short: critics

Amidst a surge of anti-Semitic attacks, City Hall announced Thursday it is reopening a city program that covers security costs for yeshivas and other religious schools. The move by Mayor...

The Wing is allowing another man in: Cory Booker

Women's co-working space the Wing has announced that they'll be allowing presidential candidate and New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker to speak in their hallowed millennial-pink halls. The announcement comes after...

How the left is trying to resurrect the unnecessary Equal Rights Amendment

As America enters a new decade, progressives are stepping boldly into ... the bra-burning feminism of the 1970s. Specifically, they’re trying to resurrect the Equal Rights Amendment, the radical feminist...

New York leaders' lame excuses for the Empire State population drop

New Yorkers keep voting with their feet: An Empire Center analysis of US Census data shows that almost 1.4 million people have fled New York since 2010 — the largest...

We have officially reached peak TV

With the explosion of streaming services competing for our attention by lobbing ever more viewing options into the mix, there are now officially too many shows for any sane person...

How to tell de Blasio doesn't really care about 'hate crimes'

When it comes to fighting hate crimes, Mayor Bill de Blasio seems far more interested in posturing than in results. The latest telling sign: Four months after it launched, the...

Team Trump's big blow to the college cartel

Elite private colleges across the country now sport price tags in the $75,000 per year range, an amount beyond the reach of all but the most affluent families. Traditionally, they...

Top Iranian general killed in US airstrike at Baghdad airport

An Iranian general who served as the head of the country’s elite Quds Force was among seven people killed in a US missile attack at Baghdad Airport on Thursday, according...

Stalled construction of Greek church at WTC site to resume

This Greek tragedy might have a happy ending. The long-stalled, scandal-scarred construction of the new St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine at the World Trade Center is back...

New York pols are making it impossible for law enforcement to keep the public safe

A city judge finally dared to order Tiffany Harris detained Tuesday — but only because he wants a psychiatric evaluation. If she didn’t show signs of mental issues, she’d still...

'Affluenza teen' Ethan Couch arrested for parole violation

“Affluenza teen" Ethan Couch is back behind bars for parole violation Thursday because he allegedly tested positive for the active ingredient in marijuana, court records show. Couch, 22, was booked...

Accused drunk driver freed under new reforms — despite allegedly killing someone

A man who allegedly hit and killed a pedestrian while driving drunk in East Harlem is back on the streets for now -- thanks to the state's new criminal justice...

Judge keeps 13-year-old Barnard stabbing suspect locked up, sets trial date

A Manhattan Family Court judge on Thursday ordered Tessa Majors murder suspect Zyairr Davis to stay locked up while he awaits trial in mid-March. Judge Carol Goldstein noted the seriousness...

The East craves Western values and other commentary

Culture critic: The East Craves Western Values “When I first visited Hong Kong in 2013,” recalls Mark Milke at The Post Millennial, “almost every politician, civil servant and business leader...

Accused Monsey stabber lived in cabin, wrote on walls: lawyer

Accused Hanukkah-party machete fiend Grafton Thomas spent several years living as a loner in an upstate cabin where he covered the walls with scrawled notes and left behind bottles of...

'Hello, Dolly!' is a classic, but Jerry Herman loved 'La Cage aux Folles'

It’s been a week since the death, at 88, of Jerry Herman, whose scores to “Hello, Dolly!” and “Mame” defined the brassy, sassy sound of a musical comedy at the...

Dellin Betances' health looms over GM's bold Mets claim

No questions loom about his New York mettle, his clubhouse fit or his peak performance. Dellin Betances, the newest Met, faces one obvious and sizeable hurdle to clear: Is he...

Ex-HBO executive signs Apple TV+ deal

Former HBO boss Richard Plepler has inked a five-year deal with Apple’s new video-streaming service. Under the five-year pact, Plepler — who was credited for developing such hits as “The...

T.S. Eliot’s intimate letters to confidante unveiled after 50 years

After more than half a century in storage, private correspondences between T.S. Eliot and his muse — often believed to be his lover — are available to the public eye....

FDA finally announces beginning of flavored e-cig ban

The flavored e-cigarette ban that’s loomed for months will finally go into effect in 30 days in an effort to curb skyrocketing use among kids, the Food and Drug Administration...

Owners of Detroit's burning 'firefighter selfie' house are 'furious'

The owners of the burning, two-story Detroit house where grinning firefighters took a widely-panned selfie on New Year's Eve are "furious" over the viral image. "Everybody is furious," Deonte Higginbotham,...

Kansas cops apologize for ‘F—ing Pig’ cup hoax

A Kansas police department has apologized after one of its cops falsely claimed he got a McDonald’s coffee with the words “F–ing Pig” written on the cup. Herington Police Chief...

Mansplaining conference hopes to 'Make Women Great Again'

It’s a MAGA hat for the uterus. Welcome to the Make Women Great Again conference, a three-day seminar for women -- led by all men. The Orlando, Florida, event, officially...

Cuomo approves elevator safety law but delays effect until 2022

Gov. Andrew Cuomo approved a new bill bolstering elevator safety in the aftermath of a gruesome Manhattan accident that killed a man — but its rollout by state government will...

Biden's Senate papers will stay under wraps until after 2020 election

Joe Biden’s papers from his 36 years in the Senate could have gone online on Dec. 31, but the university that Biden donated them to has changed its tune and...

'Jeopardy!' champ Ken Jennings: James Holzhauer is not 'the best'

"Jeopardy!" champion Ken Jennings — who awed audiences when he won 74 straight games in 2004 — is ready for the next challenge. Jennings returns to the royal-blue set of...

Ex-exec claims Google shrugged off human rights in search of profits

An ex-Google exec on Thursday accused the search giant of abandoning its “Don’t be evil” credo as it chased profits. Ross LaJeunesse, an 11-year Google veteran who left his post...

Legend of Tacko Fall reaches All-Star Game proportions

The rising legend of Tacko Fall has found its way into the initial results of fan balloting for the upcoming NBA All-Star Game. The 7-foot-5 rookie center has been on...

Biden hauls in $22.7M in 4th quarter — far less than Sanders, Trump

Joe Biden hauled in $22.7 million during the final three months of 2019, more than he raised in the third quarter but less than Democratic presidential hopefuls Pete Buttigieg and...

Carlos Ghosn parties in Lebanon after instrument-case escape from Japan

Embattled former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn celebrated New Year's Eve surrounded by his wife and friends in Lebanon, following his dramatic, Hollywood-worthy escape from Japan inside an instrument case. The...

Father and daughter die in New Year’s Day hunting accident

A South Carolina father and his 9-year-old daughter were killed in a New Year’s Day hunting accident, officials say.

Study proves teenage Tyrannosaurus rexes had growth spurts too

Putting to bed the theory that there was a pygmy species of Tyrannosaurus rex, a new study has confirmed the most fearsome dinosaur to ever walk the Earth underwent a...

Marianne Williamson lays off entire campaign staff: report

Kooky fringe Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson has laid off her entire campaign staff, according to a report Thursday. The spiritual guru's 2020 campaign no longer had any staffers on...

Boy swallows AirPod, has to wait for it to 'pass'

This too shall pass.

Fishermen hook 13-foot great white shark: 'Like seeing a unicorn'

A unicorn with horrifying teeth, maybe. A group of vacationing tourists off the coast of Florida managed to reel in a 13-foot great white shark during a chartered fishing expedition...

Center's rise among reasons why Knicks' surge feels for real

PHOENIX — Mike Miller’s men of mystery head west to attempt to prove this blip of success is sustainable enough to make themselves relevant in 2020. Don’t look now, but...

Oregon-Colorado prediction: Buffaloes will stun Ducks again

Oregon has done many great things under coach Dana Altman. Dating back to the end of last year, the Ducks are 21-3 against the spread in its past 24 games.What...

'Scumbag!': Australian PM chased out of fire-ravaged town by angry locals

Australia's hapless prime minister was forced to retreat from a fire-ravaged rural village when residents -- one of them holding a goat on a leash -- jeered him out of...

Woman's chickenpox scar turns into nasty skin cancer 30 years later

A woman has revealed how her chickenpox scar developed into deadly skin cancer -- nearly 30 years after she caught the virus. Louise Thorell, 32, from Ashington, Northumberland, England felt...

Serial groper linked to even more attacks in Harlem

Police have linked a serial groper to additional sex abuse incidents in Harlem last month, police said Tuesday. The perv, who had groped three different women in 20 minutes back...

Here are the most anticipated shows of winter 2020

Winter TV season is upon us. From popes to aliens to cops, there are a slew of colorful characters coming soon to the small screen. Here are the most notable...

Iowa man fighting to get back his 'emotional support' coyote

An Iowa man is fighting for custody of a wild coyote -- insisting it is his emotional support animal. Matt Stokes, of Waterloo, says he started caring for the coyote...

Ex-Pace University spokesman sues school, boss over sexual harassment

The former spokesman of Pace University claims his onetime boss constantly sexually harassed him — even sexualizing the autoerotic asphyxiation death of a student — and then fired him after...

Hundreds arrested in Hong Kong during New Year's Day protests

HONG KONG — Hong Kong police arrested about 400 people in New Year’s Day protests after what started as a peaceful pro-democracy march of tens of thousands spiraled into chaotic...

The Strokes confirm new album in 2020 during NYE show in Brooklyn

After seven years, the wait for a new Strokes album is nearly over. At a New Year's Eve show at Brooklyn's Barclays Center, the New York rock group debuted a...

Ban.do planners and accessories are 30% off for New Year’s sale

Still searching for that perfect planner? Well, you’re in luck, because Ban.do has dropped the price on its planners and accessories just in time for the new year. During its...

Boy finds WWII grenade with metal detector he got for Christmas

Now that's a Christmas gift for the ages. A 7-year-old boy in Scotland discovered the remains of a World War II grenade on a beach in the Scottish Highlands, courtesy...

16-year-old girl dies of flu complications

A 16-year-old Ohio girl died on New Year's Eve after she came down with the flu and suffered complications, her family said. Midpark High School junior Kaylee Roberts was first...

Yankees pitcher gets lengthy ban over alleged domestic violence incident

Domingo German agreed to one of the longest suspensions in the history of Major League Baseball’s domestic-violence policy, and consequently the Yankees will contend without one of their better pitchers...

Woman sues Blue Buffalo dog food company for making her pooch fat

An irate pet owner is suing dog food company Blue Buffalo -- claiming their advertising is misleading and has left her with a plus-sized diabetic pooch. Shannon Walton says she...

Jazz Jennings 'proud' to show off gender confirmation surgery scars

The transgender activist and reality star is showing off scars from her 2018 gender confirmation surgery and post-procedure complications.

McCabe admits he lied to FBI about leak to WSJ

Former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe apologized for lying to agents who spent weeks investigating the source of a leak to the Wall Street Journal that actually came from him.

Photos show officer brutally beaten after inmate attack in NYC jail

Graphic new photos show a bruised corrections officer with his eye almost swollen shut after an inmate attack in a lower Manhattan jail. The officer, whose name was not released,...

The Domino's effect: Twitter mocks de Blasio's Times Square pizza attack

Any way you slice it, they say, he’s clueless about economics. Mayor de Blasio was ridiculed for being out of touch with the law of supply and demand Thursday after...

Fox Sports' Charissa Thompson engaged to sports agent

Charissa Thompson is kicking off the new year as a future Mrs. The Fox Sports personality announced her engagement to sports agent Kyle Thousand on Wednesday, confirming the exciting news...

Daniel Jones caps off Giants rookie year with girlfriend's 2020 wish

Daniel Jones capped off a memorable year with his No. 1 fan. Ella Bonafede, the girlfriend of the Giants rookie quarterback, shared a photo on Instagram of the pair ringing...

Why awards shows won't suck in 2020

I predict that in 2020 we’re going to revert back to our awards-show-lovin’ selves, starting with the Golden Globes on Sunday night.

French rail strike makes history marching into its 29th day

With 29 straight days of walkouts, French rail strikes against government plans to reform France’s retirement system marked a new milestone, surpassing even the lengths of strikes in the 1980s.

That time the leader of Iran-backed US embassy siege was inside the White House

A leader of the Iranian-backed siege of the US Embassy in Baghdad visited the White House with other Iraqi officials in 2011 during the Obama administration, according to a report...

Between the seats: Debate rages over where to sit on the subway

It's the Myers-Briggs of New Yorkness. Where a straphanger sits on the subway is not merely an in-the-moment decision -- it is reflective of a commuter's very soul, not to...

Delta workers claim their uniforms are causing hair loss, migraines, breathing problems

Delta airlines’ fancy new uniforms just aren’t flying for hundreds of employees, who claim in a new lawsuit that the “toxic” duds are causing a gamut of health complications.

Child care remains a hurdle for women running for office

SALT LAKE CITY — When Kimberly Dudik ran for her fourth term in the Montana House, state officials told her she could not use campaign money to pay for child...

How Joe Douglas should rebuild Jets' broken roster

Joe Douglas spoke to reporters for 22 minutes on Tuesday, going over the 2019 season and looking ahead to 2020. There were a lot of words spoken, but one simple...

Las Vegas police bust suspect in kidnapping caught on video

Las Vegas police have arrested a suspect accused of brutally kidnapping a woman who was caught on surveillance video banging on a door and screaming for help.

Serby's Crystal Ball: Predicting the NFL Playoffs

Meaningful January football is upon us, which means it is time to dust off the Serby Crystal Ball to divine The Road to Super Bowl LIV in Miami: Wild Card...

Foolish people believed Ozzy was on his deathbed, failing to remember he’s immortal

Relax, the Prince of Darkness is fine.

Meet the first-time nominees at the 2020 Golden Globes

Contrary to what many of us believe, the Golden Globe Awards don't always go to the usual suspects. The 77th annual awards ceremony, airing on Sunday, features some new faces...

'Dollar van' driver climbs onto bus sparking unruly mob in Brooklyn

The lingering feud between the TLC and underground "dollar vans" boiled over in Brooklyn Thursday, when the fed-up driver of one of the illegal shuttle buses jumped on the roof...

'Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist' is moving tribute to creator's father

“Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist” is an extraordinary undertaking. Jane Levy (“Suburgatory”) plays the title character, a San Francisco computer coder whose father, Mitch (Peter Gallagher), is nearly non-communicative with a rare...

Amazon threatens to ax workers who spoke out about climate policies

Amazon has reportedly threatened to fire employees who recently criticized its environmental policies in the Washington Post — the newspaper that's owned by Amazon's billionaire boss Jeff Bezos. A lawyer...

Brutes threaten to shoot Jewish man in yet another anti-Semitic attack

New York City’s plague of anti-Semitism worsened Thursday, as yet another attack on a Jewish man in Brooklyn came to light and a woman in an earlier hate assault was...

Mom covered in thousands of tumors scared to get them removed

An Alabama woman has been gawked at her whole life due to the swathes of tumors covering her body. But she won't get them removed for fear of the growths...

Hillary Clinton scores a new job — but she won't be paid

Former first lady, senator and secretary of state Hillary Clinton has a new gig — the first female chancellor of Queen’s University in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the college announced Thursday....

US Defense Secretary: Iran may be planning more attacks

Defense Secretary Mark Esper warned on Thursday that Iran or militia groups it supports may be planning more attacks against US interests in the Middle East and said the Trump...

Rangers podcast: Is this team a playoff contender?

It's a brand-new episode of "Up In The Blue Seats" to start off 2020. Host Ron Duguay opens the podcast talking about his special way of ringing in the New...

Trump discusses Libyan crisis with Turkey's Erdogan during phone call

President Trump discussed the unrest in Libya with his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan in a phone call Thursday after Ankara passed a bill allowing troop deployments to Tripoli.

Suspect arrested in string of homeless person killings

It's unclear if suspect Jeremy Anderson, 29, knew his victims.

Monsey stabbing victim's family pleads: 'Stop the hatred'

The family of the most seriously injured victim of the machete attack on a Hanukkah party is praying that he emerges from a coma to find a "changed world" --...

Antonio Brown flaunts relationship with singer amid NFL anger

Antonio Brown's social media isn't just for ripping the NFL and former teammates. On New Year's Eve, the controversial wide receiver shared a New Year's Eve snap posing with reported...

Group in Philadelphia's Mummers parade booted over blackface

A group marching in Philadelphia's Mummers New Year's Day parade was disqualified from the annual competition over at least two members appearing in blackface, according to local reports. At least...

Uncle and niece share Broadway stage in 'Come From Away'

“It’s so crazy!” says Emily Walton of co-starring with her uncle Jim.

Man dies after trying to stop thief who stole his laptop at Starbucks

A California man died of his injuries when he tried to stop a thief who snatched his laptop from a local Starbucks, according to local reports. The unidentified victim was...

NYPD cop who burst into Nashville home, spewed racist slurs resigns

Michael Reynolds, the white NYPD cop who broke into a black woman's Nashville home and hurled racist comments at her and her two children, quit the NYPD on Thursday, cops...

Andrew Yang raises $16.5M in fourth quarter -- Tulsi Gabbard rakes in $3.4M

2020 Democratic hopeful Andrew Yang raised $16.5 million during the fourth quarter of 2019, his campaign said Thursday, while fellow longshot candidate Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii) announced that she raked...

Watch as utter chaos rages at subway station in a New York minute

A viral online video posted to Facebook and Instagram by Brandon Beecher shows a chaotic series of events unfolding inside a Harlem subway station.

The Browns really want Urban Meyer to save them

Urban Meyer’s next coaching job could keep him in his home state of Ohio. The Cleveland Browns have “strong interest” in the former Ohio State coach as they search for...

How to see all of Bong Joon Ho's pre-'Parasite' movies

Everybody in New York seems to be talking about "Parasite" right now. And this time they don't mean bed bugs. Buzzing cinephiles are referring to South Korean director Bong Joon...

Correction officer accused of screwing inmates out of over $6,000

A Massachusetts correction officer used a debit card scheme to steal more than $6,000 from inmates’ personal accounts, authorities said. Ronald Moloney, 50, of Peabody, was suspended without pay by...

Huge sign that Zion Williamson's debut is near

Zion Williamson's NBA debut could finally be close. Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry told reporters that the No. 1 draft pick got through a full practice with the team for the...

First 'Lizzie McGuire' reboot footage has fans buzzing

Teen queen Lizzie McGuire is back. In the latest sizzle reel for its 2020 lineup, Disney+ tweeted a sneak peek of the upcoming "Lizzie McGuire" revival. The film will see...

Giant spider catches goldfish in latest evidence they will one day kill us all

A pet owner was left stunned when he tried to show off his goldfish to his new date - only to discover a giant spider hauling it out of its...

The crazy things Americans would do to reach their fitness goals

One in three Americans would give up sex for a year to instantly reach their fitness goals, according to new research.

Artist rings in 2020 with huge rat sculpture made of poop

Happy poo year from the scat rat!

Carley McCord honored at Sugar Bowl with press box seat

The Sugar Bowl honored the late Carley McCord by reserving a seat for her in the press box Wednesday night. McCord, who was one of five passengers killed in a...

Two dozen llamas worth $1.6M stolen from California farm

About two dozen llamas were stolen and multiple other animals set free from a California exotic animal farm this week, possibly by animal rights activists.

NASA 2020: Mars exploration, moon landing and more

NASA is really, really excited about all the stuff it has planned for 2020 and it’s taken the time to prepare a video to get the rest of us excited,...

This résumé app can help you land your dream job in 2020

Have your sights set on a new job in 2020? Before you go ahead and start firing off your résumé to prospective employers, it’s in your best interest to give...

Plane crash deaths plummeted in 2019 despite Boeing disasters

The Boeing crash that claimed 157 lives last year didn't drive up the worldwide death toll from aircraft crashes despite sparking a corporate crisis for the planemaker, according to a...

Couple, 9-year-old twins slain in Puerto Rico after NYE celebration

The couple's 16-year-old son was also injured in the shooting, authorities said.

Elderly woman is NYC's first pedestrian death of 2020

A 74-year-old woman was fatally mowed down by an SUV in front of her Queens home on New Year’s Day – making her the first pedestrian killed by a vehicle...

Marriage proposal fireworks spark panic, theater evacuation

HOWELL, N.J. — A man who set off fireworks near a movie theater as his friend made a marriage proposal created panic among moviegoers who mistook the fireworks for gunshots,...

This crab migration hack is a 'pinch' of genius 

These crab lovers are totally crushing it. Watch as a couple in Australia uses their nifty invention — shoe-like street sweepers attached to their vehicle tires — to avoid running...

Death toll rises to 26 in Jakarta floods, over 62,000 evacuated

JAKARTA - Tens of thousands of people were evacuated in Indonesia’s capital Jakarta on Thursday after flash floods and landslides killed up to 26 people amid some of the heaviest...

Three women investigated for causing deadly blaze at German zoo

BERLIN — Three women are under investigation in Germany for launching paper sky lanterns for the new year which apparently ignited a devastating fire that killed more than 30 animals...

Burn notice: Evicted man accused of setting apartment complex ablaze

A South Carolina man torched his apartment after finding out he was getting evicted, authorities said.

Woman hit with felony charges in latest NYC anti-Semitic attack

A 24-year-old Brooklyn woman has been charged in the latest anti-Semitic attack in New York, police said Thursday. Jasmine Lucas was arrested on felony assault and criminal mischief charges for...

'Total mess:' Coordinator ripped Freddie Kitchens and Browns to opponents

The list of disgruntled Browns unhappy with since-fired head coach Freddie Kitchens wasn’t just limited to the players. Offensive coordinator Todd Monken, who joined Cleveland’s staff this year after three...

Washington state tumbleweed storm buries drivers on New Year's Eve

Some drivers in Washington state rang in the new decade deep in the weeds. Their vehicles became trapped under massive piles of tumbleweeds after strong winds blew them onto State...

Australia bushfires have killed nearly a half billion animals

Nearly half a billion animals have been wiped out in the raging Australia bushfires, according to experts who fear that number is far worse.

Tesla must face lawsuit alleging racism at California factory

A federal judge rejected Tesla Inc’s effort to dismiss claims by two former workers that the California electric car factory where they worked was a hotbed of racial hostility, clearing...

Exploding vape pen leaves woman with second-degree burns

A California woman was set ablaze by an exploding vape pen in her backpack, officials said. The unidentified woman was carrying the vape Tuesday evening at a Rite Aid in...

Bart Scott's WFAN exit takes another messy turn

Can wait! Bart Scott’s debut on 98.7 FM ESPN New York will be delayed as the jockeying between the station and its rival, WFAN, bleeds into the new year. Scott...

Tesla will start delivering China-made Model 3 cars next week

Tesla will ramp up deliveries of its Chinese-made cars next week when it hands over Model 3 sedans to the first public customers. The electric automaker will make the deliveries...

Ball-busting teen charged with ripping man's testicles in NYE brawl

A Louisiana teen is accused of ripping the testicles of another man who became combative following a "bad day at work," officials said. Corey Jones, 18, fought with the man...

Watch two giant sea lions 'steal' a sailboat

We're gonna need a bigger boat.

US astronaut sets record for longest spaceflight by a woman

A US astronaut set a record Saturday for the longest single spaceflight by a woman, breaking the old mark of 288 days with about two months left in her mission....

City correction officer charged with fatally shooting uncle

A city correction officer was busted on murder charges for allegedly gunning down his uncle on the Upper West Side on New Year’s Day.

Gene Simmons' bizarre breakfast garnish freaks out Twitter

Twitter is freaking out.

Julián Castro drops out of 2020 presidential race

Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro announced Thursday that he was ending his 2020 Democratic presidential race. The former member of President Obama's cabinet, who was the only...

Cowboys' Jason Garrett firing delay is getting very strange

The interviews have started, countless others have been scheduled and in Dallas they deliberate again. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has over nine seasons of evidence as to what he has...

Kim Kardashian posts Oval Office pic with daughter North

Kim Kardashian posted a series of never-before-seen photos on her Instagram page showing her and daughter North in the Oval Office from one of her numerous visits to the White...

Drinking whole milk may help prevent obesity in kids: study

Lots of us would love to cut an inch or two off our waistlines, but just how to go about it can be a struggle. Cutting calories is obviously top...

NYPD hunts for man who attacked mom, son in subway station

A man attacked a mom and her young son inside a Bronx subway station. Authorities say the man first tried to hit the child, but the boy’s mom intervened.

Transgender character coming to Marvel movies

The Marvel Cinematic Universe will soon welcome a transgender character, studio honcho Kevin Fiege revealed in a new interview. Speaking at the New York Film Academy on Saturday, the Marvel...

Minnesota police chief vows to remove slavery language from state Constitution

“Slavery is not a Minnesota value,” said St. Paul Police Chief Todd Axtell.

Alleged Bronx kidnapper claims he was the real hero

A Bronx man who went viral after a pair of wild videos showed him allegedly trying to abduct a woman on the subway before getting beat down by a group...

Knicks 'Kiss Cam' got really gross and awkward

This is a New Year's kiss the internet won't soon forget. During Wednesday's Knicks game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Madison Square Garden, a male fan smooched his lady...

76ers star, Kendall Jenner fuel reconciliation rumors even further

Kendall Jenner rang in the new year with a familiar face.

2 tots dead after mom leaves one in tub, leaps out window with other

Two young children are dead after a mom in Chicago left one in the bathtub then jumped from an 11th-floor apartment with the other, police said Thursday. The unidentified woman,...

Bass legend rips her 'Mrs. Maisel' homage as 'slander'

This blonde didn’t make it by being easy.

Iran's military leaders: We're not afraid of war with the US

Top military leaders in Iran blustered Thursday that the Islamic Republic is not cowed by threats from President Trump over the siege of the US Embassy in Baghdad and would...

College basketball handicapping tips amid conference play

With conference play in college basketball upon us, it’s the perfect time to review handicapping fundamentals. The great thing about conference action, whatever the league, is that all the teams...

Mountain gorilla teaches nosy tourists a lesson

This gorilla wasn’t monkeying around. When a group of tourists hiked two hours up a mountain at Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, they came dangerously close to a male silverback....

Grim details emerge about missing fishermen after crabbing boat capsizes

The search for five missing fishermen from a capsized crabbing boat off the coast of Alaska has been suspended, Coast Guard officials said. The 130-foot Scandies Rose sank at about...

Trump campaign raises $46M in fourth-quarter fundraising

President Trump raised $46 million in the fourth quarter of 2019, more than any of his Democratic rivals to date, his re-election campaign announced. The campaign said in a statement...

Firefighters scorched after posing for photo in front of burning home

Detroit firefighters took some heat this week when a photo emerged of several members posing for a photo in front of a burning building. The controversial image -- which has...

Google AI spots breast cancer better than doctors: study

Google’s artificial intelligence detected breast cancer better than doctors, a study published Wednesday found. The Google AI program that examined mammogram images from thousands of women in the US and...

Activists want NYPD cop fired for racist tirade in Nashville

Officer Michael Reynolds, 26, pleaded no contest in September to multiple counts of assault with fear of bodily injury and aggravated criminal trespass.

Violent kidnapping caught on doorbell cam as cops ramp up search

A doorbell camera in Las Vegas captured dramatic video of a woman running up to a house and banging on the door for help before a man rushes up and...

Pilots detained over ex-Nissan CEO's wild escape from Japan

Turkish authorities on Thursday detained seven people – including four pilots – as part of the widening probe into former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn’s wild escape from Japan as he...

Sanders surpasses rivals with huge fourth quarter fundraising haul

Sen. Bernie Sanders hauled in $34.5 million in fourth quarter donations -- far surpassing any rivals so far, his campaign announced on Thursday.

Pooping pup hilariously stops traffic on busy street

It's hard to get angry over traffic when the culprit is this funny. Watch as cars on a road in Ennis, Ireland, came to a complete halt because of a...

Holy swoley: Jacked priest can pull a fire truck with his heavenly muscles

This priest is busting stereotypes — with his own super strength. Meet Kevin Fast, a Lutheran pastor with several Guinness World Records under his belt. The 56-year-old clergyman, based in...

Taiwan's top military brass die in New Year's Day copter crash

TAIPEI, Taiwan  — Taiwan’s top military official was among eight people killed in an air force helicopter crash in mountainous terrain outside Taipei on Thursday, the defense ministry said. Five...

Judge in Hunter Biden paternity case abruptly recuses himself

Don McSpadden, the circuit court judge overseeing Hunter Biden's paternity case, recused himself without reason on Tuesday.

SUV speeds off cliff in pulse-pounding dashcam video

A car was caught on dashcam footage speeding off a cliff on a California highway, a report said Wednesday.

Man shot dead after arguing in car on NYC street, suspect on the loose

A man was shot and killed after he and two other men got into an argument while they were sitting in a car on Wednesday evening, police and sources said....

Matt Rhule doesn't help his Giants case in possible Baylor swan song

NEW ORLEANS — In what could be Matt Rhule’s final game as a college coach, his Baylor team didn’t help him make a good impression on potential NFL suits —...

Carmelo Anthony is daring to dream of Knicks immortality

The cheers began when the man and his signature hoodie took the court for pregame warmups on Wednesday night. They only grew louder from there. Whenever Carmelo Anthony was involved...

3 mountain lions put down in Arizona after feeding on human remains

Three mountain lions found feeding on human remains near a popular Tucson hiking trail have been killed, Arizona authorities said Wednesday.

Guard's emotional Knicks debut comes with special viewer

What a debut. Reggie Bullock truly became a Knick with 3:52 left in the first quarter when he checked into his first game for the franchise that signed him in...

Knicks refused to be ignored in Carmelo Anthony lovefest

The way Carmelo Anthony was cheered at the Garden on Wednesday night, you would have thought he was still playing for the Knicks. Anthony, who was the face of the...