January 19, 2020
Shooting at Texas club kills two, injures five
SAN ANTONIO — A manhunt was underway Sunday night after two people were killed and five others were injured following a shooting during a concert at a San Antonio club,...
Earthquake hits southern Kansas
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A small earthquake was reported in southern Kansas on Sunday. The U.S. Geological Survey said a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck about 2 miles (3 kilometers) southwest of...
Chiefs coach can reshape tortured legacy in Super Bowl
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Big Red is back in the big game. The tortured legacy of Andy Reid — five losses in NFL conference championship games and the only head...
Aaron Rodgers' painful reality is beginning to set in
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Aaron Rodgers never had a chance. The 36-year-old star quarterback and the Packers were ambushed, 37-20, by a superior 49ers team in Sunday’s NFC Championship game...
Veteran managerial candidate has message for silent Mets brass
Dusty Baker is scheduled to meet with Astros officials about their managerial vacancy on Monday, but says he hasn’t heard from the Mets or Red Sox. “I’m busy, I haven’t...
SAG Awards 2020 best and worst moments recap
The 2020 Screen Actors Guild Awards aired Sunday night to the sort of muted fanfare that's reserved for basic cable. The SAGs are the most low-key of the televised award...
Singer-songwriter David Olney dead at 71 after passing mid-show
A renowned folk singer-songwriter died in the middle of a performance after apologizing to his audience and closing his eyes. David Olney, 71, had what appears to be a heart...
Rangers' playoff push takes hit in tough loss
David Quinn had made it a point to say how important he thought this game was, the Rangers coach calling it “bigger than any game we’ve played.” So after the...
Profanity at Women's March proves protesters aren't learning: Devine
Bedraggled pussy hats were the order of the day as the climate gods frowned on the Women’s March on Saturday with sleet and slushy snow in New York and Washington....
Robert De Niro cites 'abuse of power' in SAG Life Achievement Award speech
The 2020 Screen Actors Guild Awards let Robert De Niro know he’s one good fella Sunday night. The two-time Oscar winner was recognized for Life Achievement during the 26th annual...
Super Bowl odds 2020: Chiefs vs. 49ers favorite revealed
Sportsbooks began releasing their first odds for Super Bowl 2020 with the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs set to meet in Miami on Feb. 2. William Hill opened with...
49ers crush Packers to set Super Bowl matchup with Chiefs
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — It’s difficult to pinpoint the exact moment when the tone was set for the 49ers 37-20 punishment of the Packers Sunday in the NFC Championship game...
Why Dems don’t dare take the Latino vote for granted and other commentary
2020 watch: Don’t Take Latinos for Granted, Dems President Trump recently held a rally at “the country’s largest Hispanic evangelical congregation” — and that, Christian Paz argues at The Atlantic,...
Chiefs' return to Super Bowl finally makes things 'right' in Kansas City
They began arriving in the parking lot outside Arrowhead Stadium at 7 o’clock in the morning because, let’s face it, when you’ve spent your entire life as a sports fan...
Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt both take SAG Awards 2020 stage
Brad and Jen are doing things together again — sort of.
Meet the undrafted 49ers running back who is unlikely legend
Sunday's NFL championship slate was expected to be all about Tennessee Titans' star Derrick Henry, but a lesser-known running back stole the show to guarantee a trip to Miami for...
Islanders' skid hits three in shootout loss to Hurricanes
RALEIGH, N.C. — Justin Williams returned to the lineup and scored in the shootout to lift the Carolina Hurricanes over Islanders 2-1 Sunday. James Reimer stopped six shots in the...
Cuomo outplays de Blasio again, this time in the budget wars
It took seven years, but Mayor Bill de Blasio has finally done the unthinkable: propose a city budget whose spending only increases modestly, in line with inflation. Hizzoner isn’t wrong,...
How to not lose friends over politics during 2020 election
With the election bearing down on us, how can we maintain friendships with people who have different political opinions? For one thing, don’t take any lessons from Bernie Sanders and...
Anger over new no-bail law killing LI Dems but progressives don’t care
Bail “reform” has triggered a massive wave of revulsion across New York, as judges are forced to return serious offenders to the streets within hours of arrest, only to see...
The pros and cons of every Mets manager candidate
Carlos Beltran’s departure from the Mets last week amid the Astros’ illegal sign-stealing caper has left general manager Brodie Van Wagenen hunting for a second manager this offseason. If the...
Man killed by razor-wielding rooster at India cock fight
A man died after being slashed by a razor attached to a rooster during a cock fight in India, a report said Sunday. The victim, 55-year-old Saripalli Venkateswara Rao, was...
Andrew Cuomo’s secretive approach to transparency
Maybe the state’s Committee on Open Government should be called the Committee on Closed Government — given the way Gov. Andrew Cuomo tapped its new boss. As the Times Union...
Man facing execution for Florida girl's murder is innocent, accomplice claims
Two men were convicted of stabbing to death a 14-year-old girl in Florida 35 years ago, but now one says the other -- who faces execution -- is innocent, according to a...
At least 75 'highly dangerous' inmates escape Paraguay prison via tunnel
At least 75 "highly dangerous" inmates -- many of them members of a notorious Brazilian gang -- escaped from a Paraguayan prison on Sunday through a tunnel they dug, authorities...
This year's NCAA Tournament appears headed for true madness
This is the future. No great teams. No great players. Parity across the board. This is what college basketball will look like once the one-and-done rule is over, when the...
Woman dies after waiting hours in ER, goes to urgent care instead
A Milwaukee woman died after waiting several hours in the emergency room -- and her family is blasting the hospital for not providing her more urgent care, according to reports....
Non-profit eatery closes doors after less than a month, chef laments
A Lower East Side eatery owned by a non-profit touting staff diversity and fair wages is closing its doors after less than a month — informing its chef by text...
Trade deadline is interfering with Knicks' youth movement
For the first time this season, the Knicks rolled out a starting lineup consisting completely of their free-agent signings from last summer. In each of the Knicks’ first 42 games,...
What Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. might think of America today
Were Martin Luther King alive in 2020 to celebrate his 91st birthday, what would he have to say about his nation’s contentious racial landscape? America is a far different place...
Tom Brady spotted next to grinning Raiders owner before dropping free agency clue
Hours after a photo of Tom Brady sparked more speculation about his uncertain future, the Patriots legend said he is "open-minded" about playing for another team next season. "I'm open-minded...
Many top Dems, 'pressured by Left,' no-show major real estate dinner
It was more telling who didn’t attend the Real Estate Board of New York’s annual banquet last week. A slew of powerful Democratic politicians — from Gov. Andrew Cuomo and...
Trump hits 'Mini' Bloomberg for critique of gun-toting Texas church hero
President Trump on Sunday took a potshot at Michael Bloomberg over the former New York mayor and presidential candidate's remarks about a gun-toting Texas churchgoer who killed a would-be mass-shooter....
SAG Award winners 2020: Complete list with nominees
The 2020 Screen Actors Guild Awards — the under-appreciated middle child of Hollywood's awards season — handed out more than a dozen SAG statues to honor movies and television Sunday...
Chiefs star drops F-bomb during Patrick Mahomes interview
Travis Kelce’s excitement could not be contained and no seven-second delay could stop us from hearing it on live TV. The Chiefs tight end cursed while interrupting quarterback Patrick Mahomes’...
Behind the scenes of Derek Jeter's last 'magical' Yankees moment
Imagine attending, say, your favorite musician’s farewell concert and all of a sudden comes a brand new, legendary hit. Or you need not imagine it. You can just rewatch Derek...
Bronx state senator under scrutiny for $200K loan from LI dentist
A Bronx state senator is being eyed by the Board of Elections for his handling of a $200,000 loan he received from a Long Island dentist to fill a campaign...
Hawaii man shoots cops, sparks blaze after landlord tries to evict him
A Hawaii man shot two police officers dead and sparked an inferno that destroyed at least seven homes after his landlady tried to evict him on Sunday, according to officials...
Chiefs punch ticket to Super Bowl with win over Cinderella Titans
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Patrick Mahomes tiptoed along the sideline and Arrowhead Stadium never was quiet again. “Magic Mahomes’ ” incredible go-ahead 27-yard touchdown run in the final seconds of the...
Conor McGregor's girlfriend threatened in alleged Twitter hacking
Conor McGregor, who defeated Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone in 40 seconds at UFC 246, was the subject of several vile posts on the official Twitter account of fellow UFC fighter Kamaru...
Brooklyn Dem machine's future leader vows to boost party's bad finances
The heir apparent to the Brooklyn Democratic party says she has what it takes to turn around the cash-strapped political machine's finances. Members of the Kings County Democratic Committee on...
Chiefs star mimics Odell Beckham's pee stunt in AFC championship
Mercurial Kansas City Chiefs star Tyreek Hill dropped to his knees on Sunday and pretended to urinate like a dog while being introduced at the start of the AFC Championship...
Ex professor charged for allegedly blowing $200K grant on strippers, bars
A former Philadelphia professor who allegedly blew grant money on strippers has now been charged with theft in connection to the nearly $200,000 used for adult entertainment and other personal...
Bernie Sanders insists he 'always believed' a woman could win presidency
Sen. Bernie Sanders insists that he's "always believed" a woman can be elected president -- but added that gender could be a "negative" for female candidates. The comment, which aired...
Fine food buyers in stockpiling frenzy before Trump tariffs start
These are not your average hoarders. Purveyors of fine culinary goods are racing to stockpile European imports in anticipation of Trump administration tariffs that threaten to more than double the...
Why the SAG Awards 2020 don't have a host
Don't expect a host at the 2020 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards. Held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Sunday, Jan. 19, at 8 p.m. EST (and airing...
Sum 41 cancels Paris gigs over 'explosive device' that venue says were firecrackers
Pop-punkers Sum 41 canceled two Paris concerts after an “explosive device” was detonated outside the venue -- although event runners insist it was just firecrackers from city-wide protests, according to...
Giuliani wrongly blames Mayor de Blasio for state bail reform
You'd think a former mayor and federal prosecutor would get this right. Rudy Giuliani falsely blamed Mayor Bill de Blasio for the rocky roll-out of bail reform on Sunday, even...
El Chapo's daughter is releasing new line of 'El Chapo beer'
It'll be the kingpin of beers. Jailed drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman's daughter is getting ready to launch a new line of beer inspired by her pint-sized father. The...
NFC Championship Game: How to watch Packers vs. 49ers, time, odds
The top two seeds in the NFC will meet Sunday evening with a Super Bowl 2020 berth on the line. They are familiar playoff foes, having met six times in...
Drugged, raped, kidnapped 14-year-old girl saved thanks to Snapchat
A 14-year-old girl who was allegedly drugged and raped after being kidnapped in California was eventually saved by cops -- after alerting her friends on Snapchat, according to police. The...
Violent clashes continue in Lebanon over finance woes, fractured government
Violent clashes continued in Lebanon on Sunday as security forces fired water cannons, rubber bullets and tear gas at protesters in Beirut angry over a deepening financial crisis and the...
Video shows grandfather dangle toddler over ledge before fatal fall on cruise ship
Newly surfaced video shows the grandfather of 18-month-old Chloe Wiegand pop his head out of a cruise-ship window and then dangle her over its ledge -- contradicting his claim that...
49ers vs. Packers: Preview, predictions, what to watch for
What to watch for as the 49ers battle the Packers at 6:40 p.m. EST Sunday in the NFC championship. Marquee matchup 49ers left tackle Joe Staley vs. Packers pass rusher...
Two huge rematches teased for Conor McGregor's next fight
LAS VEGAS — Conor McGregor needed just 40 seconds to reestablish himself as the king of MMA. That was all it took to earn a first-round TKO of Donald “Cowboy”...
Feds question if alleged bail-reform bank ‘robber’ should already be in jail
Federal prosecutors on Sunday questioned whether the man accused of making a mockery of New York’s new bail-reform law by repeatedly robbing banks should have been locked up in South...
Take the Over in this NFC Championship game
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....
New scooter-sharing service is racking up injury lawsuits
This makes for some uneasy riders. Moped-rental service Revel has only accelerated chaos on the streets of Brooklyn and Queens, endangering riders and other travelers alike through shoddy training and...
Jason Garrett could get this Giants-killer to join him
From Giants-killer to Giants-thriller? Tight end Jason Witten is interested in following his former Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett across rivalry lines and joining the Giants, according to an ESPN...
Key betting stats show Packers aren't championship ready
You may have watched the San Francisco 49ers’ 37-8 rout of the Green Bay Packers on Nov. 24. That result continues to loom large over betting choices in Sunday’s rematch...
Video shows Baltimore sergeant getting attacked while making arrest
A viral video showing a Baltimore sergeant getting kicked by a group of onlookers while trying to make an arrest has been denounced as "appalling" as the city struggles to...
Hoverboarding dentist found guilty after bizarre tooth extraction caught on tape
No, it isn't the nitrous oxide -- that dentist is really riding a hoverboard. An Alaska dentist has been found guilty on dozens of charges for pulling a patient's tooth...
SAG Awards 2020: How to watch and livestream
No need to endure the post-Golden Globe doldrums any longer. The 2020 SAG awards are here.
Anti-speed camera politician's car busted by cams 9 times last year
No wonder he wanted to do away with speed cameras. Bronx Councilman Mark Gjonaj — who once introduced failed legislation to replace ticket-issuing city speed cameras with toothless warning signs...
Conor McGregor cost this man an insane pile of cash
It's only "pocket change," right, Dan Bilzerian? Ahead of Saturday's UFC 246 showdown between Conor McGregor and Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone, Bilzerian -- who boasts nearly 30 million Instagram followers --...
Netflix may want to work with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Netflix is already showing interest in landing Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for future work. "Who wouldn't be interested?" the streaming service's chief content officer, Ted Sarandos, responded when asked...
Bronx dad swipes his 1-year-old daughter from her mom: cops
A Bronx man allegedly swiped his 1-year-old daughter from her mother when she stepped away, cops said. The father, identified as 33-year-old Kenneth Williams, ran off with the baby around...
Underdog mayoral candidate out-raises competition with VIP donations
Underdog mayoral candidate Loree Sutton has raked in $113,000 in donations just two months after launching her 2021 campaign -- from a colorful cast of contributors including Craigslist founder Craig...
Teen worker at Five Guys in New Jersey fired for calling cops 'pigs'
A 17-year-old employee was fired from a Five Guys in New Jersey after he went on a tirade against a group of cops and called them "pigs," according to a...
SpaceX launches, destroys rocket in astronaut escape test
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX completed the last big test of its crew capsule before launching astronauts in as little as two months, mimicking an emergency escape shortly after liftoff...
The moment Iowa trooper dodges death from an out-of-control pickup truck
Dramatic dashcam video captures the moment an Iowa state trooper and a stranded truck driver are nearly creamed by an out-of-control pickup truck during a blizzard. The video, released by...
'Drive like your momma is watching': Georgia warns motorists with sassy messages
Georgia motorists could soon be reminded to "drive like your momma is watching." The Georgia Department of Transportation has begun displaying cheeky safety messages on digital highway signs after holding...
Man stabbed in brawl outside Brooklyn steakhouse
A 34-year-old was stabbed in the back during a brawl outside a Brooklyn steakhouse early Sunday. The fight started just before 4 a.m. outside the Panorama Steak House on 86th...
Titans will be going to Super Bowl — take it to the bank
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. Tennessee Titans (+7)...
Graham says Pelosi has 'orchestrated church of holy hell' against Trump
Sen. Lindsey Graham lashed out at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday and argued for a quick end to the Senate impeachment trial because the California Democrat has "orchestrated the...
Sleeping dad busted for leaving baby boy behind on Bronx subway
An allegedly tipsy dad left his baby boy stranded on a Bronx subway platform in the wee hours of Sunday morning while he snoozed on a No. 4 train, cops...
What's so wrong with dating a co-worker? A lot
My buddy just got fired for not disclosing a personal relationship with a colleague. She wasn’t in his department, and he had no say or control over her work —...
Why Jason Garrett took Giants offensive coordinator job
Jason Garrett didn't know Joe Judge very well before becoming the new Giants offensive coordinator, but the former Cowboys head coach quickly believed the two would work well together after...
Dershowitz argues Trump can't be impeached — even if abuse of power is proven
Alan Dershowitz, the Harvard law professor brought in to assist President Trump's legal team, said that even if the House makes its case that the president abused his power he...
Blezow's NFL playoff picks: Take one underdog and one fave
This is the football betting equivalent of trying to thread a needle. According to VSiN’s Steve Makinen, the outright winner in 31 of the past 36 AFC and NFC championship...
AFC Championship Game: How to watch Titans vs. Chiefs, time, odds
For the first time in four years, the Patriots will not represent the AFC in the Super Bowl. For the first time in nine years, Tom Brady will not be...
Conor McGregor kisses girlfriend Dee Devlin after UFC 246 win
The MMA fighter defeated Cerrone on Saturday night, 40 seconds into the first round.
Incorporate movement into your day to boost wellness and productivity
When Jordan Galloway commutes to Hearst Tower, instead of taking the nearest subway from her Prospect Heights home, the fitness director at Women’s Health magazine hops onto her bike for...
Chiefs vs. Titans: Preview, predictions, what to watch for
What to watch for as the Chiefs battle the Titans at 3:05 p.m. EST Sunday in the AFC championship. Marquee matchup Chiefs TE Travis Kelce vs. Titans S Kevin Byard...
Water main break causes Upper West Side mess
A major water-main break Sunday turned some Upper West Side streets into rivers for the second time in less than a week -- infuriating MTA bosses as it yet again...
Chaos in Puerto Rico as mob finds unused disaster supplies
An angry crowd in earthquake-rattled Puerto Rico stormed a warehouse Saturday after learning that it contained a stash of emergency supplies -- that had been sitting untouched since Hurricane Maria...
Titans' dream run will end here
For underdog lovers, the Titans are the flavor of the playoffs. I cashed tickets backing them against the Patriots and again last week against the AFC’s No. 1 seed, the...
Top Russia adviser at White House put on leave amid security probe
A top White House aide on Russia was reportedly escorted from the building after being placed on administrative leave during a security-related probe. Andrew Peek, the head of European and...
Wirelessly charge up all of your Apple devices at once with the AirDock
We live in pretty crazy times. Where we once relied on flimsy cables prone to fraying to charge up our gadgets, we can now just lay our dead devices on...
Man dies after falling on subway tracks in Midtown
A man died early Sunday after getting hit by a train in Midtown Manhattan, cops said. The unidentified man, who is believed to be in his 50s, fell on the...
Video shows brazen, broad daylight shooting in Midtown
A woman opened fire on a teen on a bustling Hell’s Kitchen street in broad daylight — and got clean away. The gunfire at 1 p.m. Friday escalated from a...
One of the two underdogs will reach the Super Bowl
Tennessee Titans (+7) over KANSAS CITY CHIEFS / Under 53: We preferred the defending-champion Patriots against Tennessee in the AFC wild-card round — but with a sustained contribution from dominant...
Cops search for suspect in violent Queens rape
Cops are hunting for a brute in Jamaica who dragged a 27-year-old woman into an alleyway and raped her, police said Sunday. The violent encounter happened around 4 a.m. on...
Body of missing woman found years after mysterious disappearance
The body of a missing New Jersey woman was discovered in a submerged car nearly six years after her mysterious disappearance, authorities said. Vanessa Smallwood was identified as the remains...
Rudy Giuliani says he'd 'love' to testify at Trump's Senate impeachment trial
Rudy Giuliani, President Trump's personal lawyer, said he'd "love" to be a witness in the Senate impeachment trial because he would like to talk about corruption in Ukraine. “I would...
Packers and 49ers agree this time will be different
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The end result might be different. But there’s little chance it’ll be as easy for the 49ers, the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs, as...
Where wild MLB sign-stealing scandal goes from here
“What a week I’m having!” — Walter Kornbluth, “Splash” Goodness gracious. Are you still standing after the most insane four-day period in baseball history? We’ll be discussing the Astros’ electronic...
Lakers, LeBron James rebound from rare loss in impressive style
HOUSTON — The Los Angeles Lakers were determined to start the second half of their season on a high note following a loss that snapped a nine-game winning streak. They...
Why David Quinn may delay this Ranger's return
Brendan Lemieux wants back in, but Rangers coach David Quinn wouldn’t say whether the feisty winger will play for the first time in 2020 in Sunday’s game against the Blue...
'Mr. S-thole': Facebook apologizes for vulgar glitch about China's leader
That’s one crappy computer glitch. Facebook was forced to apologize Saturday after a “technical issue” caused Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s name to appear as “Mr. S--thole” when translated from Burmese...
This is a legacy game for Aaron Rodgers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — It is not lost on Aaron Rodgers that he plays for a franchise whose address is 1265 Lombardi Drive, plays to bring a trophy that is...
A Super Bowl trip is long overdue for Chiefs and Andy Reid
Maybe too much time has passed for there to be any kind of kinship any longer. Maybe the Chiefs are just another football team now in the eyes of the...
Conor McGregor's lightning-fast win sets off Twitter
Conor McGregor's TKO win over Donald "Cowboy" Jones in UFC 246 on Saturday night took just 40 seconds. Not surprisingly, that drew plenty of hot takes on Twitter. Here are...
Conor McGregor KOs Cowboy in 40 seconds
LAS VEGAS — Conor McGregor wasted no time reminding people why he is the most exciting fighter in MMA. It took the Irishman just 40 seconds of the first round...
Puerto Ricans spooked by blazing meteor
A streaking meteor soaring low over Puerto Rico amazed and unsettled residents already grappling with devastating earthquakes. Puerto Ricans posted photos and videos of the fireball on social media after...
Capt. ‘Sully’ defends Joe Biden’s stutter in New York Times op-ed
The pilot known for his heroic “Miracle on the Hudson” landing of US Airways Flight 1549 in 2009 has written an op-ed in The New York Times defending Joe Biden’s...