January 22, 2020
Joe Judge presents his Giants vision for Jason Garrett
MOBILE, Ala. — It is not an immediate concern but it is a legitimate question for the not-too-distant future: If high-profile Jason Garrett is a smash hit as the Giants’...
Ho ho ho: Holiday Bandit sentenced to 5 years
Think of all the holidays he'll miss. An 82-year-old bandit known as the Holiday Bandit was sentenced to five years of prison on Wednesday in Manhattan Supreme Court. Samuel Sabatino...
Derek Jeter gets Yankees surprise for Hall of Fame plaque
For the first time on Wednesday, Derek Jeter wore a jersey that didn’t belong to the Yankees. A day after being elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame, Jeter put...
Jets' quest to fix offensive line could include LSU champion
MOBILE, Ala. — The Jets’ quest to rebuild their offensive line has begun at the college All-Star games with general manager Joe Douglas and his staff getting a look at...
Seton Hall keeps rolling despite superstar's off night
Last year, a quiet performance from Myles Powell likely would have led to defeat for Seton Hall. Even as recently as a month ago, the Pirates needed offensive explosions from...
Impeachment trial is Dems' misdirection: Devine
Every one of the 63 million Americans who voted for Donald Trump should be incandescent with rage about the impeachment trial under way in the Senate. This shameful pantomime is...
One dead, several injured in shooting in downtown Seattle
At least one person was killed and seven injured -- including a child -- when gunfire broke out in downtown Seattle on Wednesday, police said. The shooting broke out around...
Trade buzz looming over Rangers' deadline struggle
The delineation of jobs on the Rangers is crystal clear: David Quinn is the coach and his focus is solely on winning games and making the playoffs. Team president John...
Kyrie Irving expected to return for Lakers showdown
Kyrie Irving is considered probable for the Nets’ game against the Lakers on Thursday at Barclays Center. After making a four-game return following a two-month stint on the bench with...
Tiger Woods approaching most impressive record yet
LA JOLLA, Calif. — The most impressive record of his career awaits Tiger Woods this week. Woods’ most unbreakable record — one that’s likely never to be broken — is...
Democrats repeat testimony, evidence during Day 2 of Trump impeachment trial
House Democrats on Wednesday began their three-day argument that President Trump should be removed from office, mostly repeating testimony and evidence that was on full display during the hearings that...
Woman charged after going topless in front of stepkids faces court setback
A Utah woman was dealt a setback in her fight against criminal charges for being seen topless by her stepchildren in her own home when a judge upheld the state’s...
How Trump's impeachment stacks up against Bill Clinton's
When President Bill Clinton was impeached in 1998 the US economy was doing well and the stock market was booming. Those good times for investors are being echoed now during...
Lakers' monstrous duo too much for Knicks to handle
LeBron James and pending free agent Anthony Davis jointly made their lone appearance at the Garden this season, and for most of the game, the Knicks gave the best team...
Eli Manning's Top 10 moments
Eli Manning will officially retire on Friday, bringing a 16-year Giants career to a close. The longtime franchise quarterback has had plenty of defining moments over his career. Here are...
Bed bugs wreak havoc on rush-hour subway commute in Queens
A bed bug sighting inside an MTA subway control tower in Queens led to rush-hour delays Wednesday night as workers left the infected area, the agency said. Delays began at...
Trump impeachment viewers turned off by TV rerun: Goodwin
As he stood on the Senate floor at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Rep. Jerry Nadler declared that he and his colleagues “will now attempt to tell you the story” behind their...
Arrest warrant issued for Antonio Brown
Police in Florida have issued an arrest warrant for disgraced wide receiver Antonio Brown related to an alleged battery and burglary, a report said. The warrant was issued after Brown...
Teen dies after falling through pond ice in New Jersey
A 13-year-old boy drowned on Wednesday after falling through an icy New Jersey pond, police said. The boy and two friends were playing on the frozen pond near Civic Center...
2nd child molester dies after being beaten with cane in California prison
A second convicted child molester has died after being beaten with a walking cane by another inmate at a California prison last week, authorities said Wednesday. Graham De Luis-Conti, 62,...
Mets manager's legendary dad has strong take: He won't cheat
Rest assured, Mets fans, new manager Luis Rojas is a good man who will not cheat the game of baseball. Those strong words come from his father, Felipe Alou, in...
Chiefs' Super Bowl berth recalls run of my 'twin' Derrick Thomas
Things were not going well. That happens sometimes when you are interviewing someone, and the first thing he tells you is, “I’m really not in the mood to talk about...
Behind Mets' decision to hire Luis Rojas as manager
In the cold of winter only 2½ weeks before the start of spring training, the Mets will remain in the comfort of home in hiring a new manager. Luis Rojas...
Stolen car once owned by Rita Hayworth returned to owner
A World War II veteran had his car returned to him after the vehicle, which once belonged to Rita Hayworth, was stolen, police said on Twitter. Curly Bunfill, who earned...
The raging Eli Manning Hall of Fame debate is no-brainer
Next stop Canton. That’s where Eli Manning deserves to be. That’s where he will be. If not on his first ballot. Then very soon after. It’s a no-brainer. On Friday,...
Jumaane Williams has plans to hold terrible landlords more accountable
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams vowed Wednesday to hold the city’s worst private landlords more accountable, saying he’ll soon be introducing legislation that would strengthen regulations and subject top offenders to heftier...
Andrew Cuomo's cure for New York's Medicaid mess: Blame everyone else
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s response to the Empire State’s big Medicaid deficit, as laid out in his budget presentation on Tuesday, was a disappointing mix of delay, deflection and delegation. In...
Tulsi Gabbard on why she's suing Hillary Clinton
Democratic presidential hopeful Tulsi Gabbard said Wednesday she filed her $50 million defamation lawsuit against Hillary Clinton to hold the former secretary of state "accountable" for her alleged smears. Clinton,...
Why 'taxing' successful PTAs is a rotten idea
These days, the only education reform gaining momentum is New York City’s efforts to gut the pieces of the school system that produce brilliant results. The latest target in reformers’...
National Guard soldiers plead guilty to hotel sex attack
Three out of four National Guard soldiers arrested for the 2017 sodomizing of a woman in a Kentucky hotel room have taken plea deals for reduced charges, a report said...
Cuomo plan would require CUNY and SUNY to chip in for campus construction
New York’s public colleges will be required to raise millions of dollars in matching funds as a condition of obtaining state aid to renovate or build new facilities under a...
Here's how many people watched Day 1 of Trump's impeachment trial
About 11 million people watched at least parts of the opening day of President Trump’s Senate impeachment trial Tuesday on the cable and network news stations that televised the more...
Why name-calling won't stop Mitch McConnell's relentless success
Every hostile nickname that Mitch McConnell gets further confirms the Senate majority leader’s effectiveness. The latest is “Midnight Mitch,” a reaction to his resolution setting out the road map for...
Cop testifies on why he brought backup to ex-Met Wally Backman's house
The Long Island police officer who responded to the August call about ex-Met Wally Backman allegedly roughing up his then-girlfriend admitted in court Wednesday he brought along backup — because...
Mets' Luis Rojas gamble includes Buck Showalter irony
The knee-jerk comparison for Luis Rojas to a Yankees manager would be Aaron Boone, since both come from baseball royalty. Boone’s grandfather Ray, father Bob and brother Bret all played...
What you need to know about Trump's impeachment, Day Three
Hope you taped it to help you fall asleep.
De Blasio's failed efforts to combat homelessness exposed
A one-two punch just exposed the built-in futility of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s efforts to handle homeless in the subways — indeed, the key flaw in all his homeless policies....
Would-be mayors need to start calling out Chancellor Richard Carranza
Are the city’s mayoral contenders going to ignore Chancellor Richard Carranza’s contempt for rightly furious parents? After walking out of last week’s forum where parents and teachers joined to denounce...
An ode to Eli Manning, the ultimate Giant
Eli Manning didn’t grow up a Giants fan, the way Derek Jeter grew up a Yankees fan. But in the end, there was no bigger Giants fan than Manning, no...
How many more horror stories before state leaders fix insane bail 'reforms'?
Maybe Brick Man will change the minds of the New York leaders now refusing to fix the state’s woebegotten “bail reforms.” Cops gave ex-con Anthony Manson the nickname for his...
Cuomo proposes temporary fix to open more charter schools
More charter schools would be allowed to open in New York City under a proposal advanced in Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s budget plan. Cuomo would reissue so-called zombie charters -- the...
Cuomo now wants to legalize e-bikes and e-scooters after all
E-scooters and e-bikes could finally be legalized in New York. After nixing a bill permitting the juiced-up rides last month citing safety concerns, Gov. Andrew Cuomo slipped a similar proposal...
The Hall of Fame rule protecting Derek Jeter dissenter is ridiculous
Let something positive result from 99.7 PercentGate. Don’t let anyone hide behind ridiculous rationales. That is my wish as we begin to move past Derek Jeter’s controversial showing, announced Tuesday,...
Im-tweetch-ment: Trump sets single-day POTUS tweet record
Trump's decision to amplify allies during his Senate impeachment trial helped him easily pass his prior presidential record of 123 tweets in one day, set in December.
Stress might be making you go grey sooner
Not-so-gracefully going grey? Blame it on stress, science says. Physical stress can trigger melanin-producing cells in hair follicles, called melanocytes, to stop producing color — thus turning hair white or...
How Jennifer Aniston looks so damn good at 50 years old
All eyes were on her at the SAG Awards — because nothing was sagging.
Why this penis-scented candle costs more than Goop's vagina candle
This whole scented candle thing is getting nuts. Days after Gwyneth Paltrow's online store Goop sold out of a genitalia-themed candle, “This Smells Like My Vagina," a penis-scented version has...
Creep groped NYPD sergeant in Chelsea 7-Eleven: cops
Elias Navarez, 30, allegedly squeezed the officer's buttocks from behind as the cop was buying coffee at the Chelsea convenience store on 21st Street and Seventh Avenue just before 1...
Affordable, on-trend ways to jazz up your home this year
Spruce up your pad on a budget thanks to four design trends that’ll be all rage in 2020. Round the house If there is to be one guiding design principle...
Why baseball legend is big fan of Mets' new manager
Bruce Bochy knows managing. He is the epitome of managerial experience and success — three World Series championships over a five-year period with the Giants — and he believes Luis...
Here's how Bloomberg is luring 2020 campaign staffers with lavish perks
Billionaire presidential long shot Michael Bloomberg is trying to poach staff from other campaigns with outsized salaries and fancy perks like three catered meals a day, an iPhone 11 and a...
'Brick Man' burglar charged for two more break-ins day after latest bust
The “Brick Man” burglar, who has come to symbolize the failure of state bail reform because he keeps getting cut loose only to be arrested again, was busted in three...
Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick quietly selling townhouse
The home, located on Charles Street, is not officially on the market, but is available via a "whisper" or "pocket" listing.
22-year-old man killed in Park Slope blaze was FDNY trainee
A 22-year-old man killed in an early-morning fire in Park Slope Wednesday was an aspiring firefighter who was biding his time delivering beer and soda while he waited for his...
Famous mascot 'Gritty' punched 13-year-old, enraged father claims
Gritty is front and center in a new legal drama. The Philadelphia Flyers mascot, known for his aggressive and viral antics, is being investigated for allegedly punching a 13-year-old fan...
20-year-old Texas woman dies from flu after trip overseas
A young Texas woman died after falling ill with the flu upon returning from a trip overseas, according to a report. Yael Elizabeth Good, 20, was brought to the emergency...
Texas man busted for stealing lingerie and sex toys: cops
A Texas man was busted for allegedly shoplifting $1,100 worth of lingerie and sex toys from an adult store, cops said. “#HappyValentinesDay" Capt. Willard Rogers of the Harris County Sheriff's...
Media’s Covington smears lessons and other commentary
Libertarian: Media’s Covington-Smears Lessons One year ago, recalls Reason’s Robby Soave, multiple media outlets lost their minds over a Twitter video that “purported to show a group of Catholic high-school...
Check out these good value plays at Farmers Insurance Open
This week’s field for the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in San Diego is a deep one, as Rory McIlroy (6/1) and Tiger Woods (10/1) make their 2020 debuts....
This $26.5M mansion comes with a 'Star Wars' cantina
You may be able to recite every single Luke Skywalker line in the "Star Wars" series, but does your basement look like a galaxy far, far away? A Los Angeles...
DEA chief, who once cleared 18 murders in 2 years, leaving NYPD after 41 years
Palladino, 62, told The Post he's ready to jump into civilian life with a beat at Brosnan Risk Consultants, a private investigations firm in Rockland County founded by an ex-cop,...
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy bans 'gay panic' legal defense
New Jersey became the ninth state to ban a homophobic legal defense that allows killers to claim that “panic” brought on by a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity is...
Mom suspected murdered once wrote on blog 'I may end up in a body bag'
Missing Connecticut mom Jennifer Dulos once said she may end up "in a body bag" in a newly unearthed blog post about parenting. Dulos made the now-eerie remark in an...
Straphanger who spewed racist slur in viral subway attack gets probation
A straphanger caught on viral video kicking and hurling a racial slur at a fellow passenger was sentenced Wednesday to just probation and a day of anger management class --...
Diddy's failed Park Ave. megamansion finally sells at a steep discount
Diddy bought 807 Park Ave. for $12 million in 1998 after living in one of its units, then sold it for $14.3 million in 2004 to Aion Partners, which has...
Tom Coughlin, Ernie Accorsi pay tribute to Eli Manning
"Here goes the retirement of a great, great football Giant." That was how former Giants head coach Tom Coughlin reacted to news that legendary franchise quarterback Eli Manning will retire...
Jason Biggs' new Fox sitcom 'Outmatched' is lousy, but these other shows aren't
Pity the midseason replacement. Traditionally regarded as the B team in the fall season rollout, these shows tend to have a tougher time finding a loyal audience because viewing patterns...
Schiff misidentified key players in Trump impeachment docs, report says
House impeachment manager Adam Schiff may have mischaracterized who a key witness was referring to when summarizing evidence in the probe, according to a report. A trove of evidence provided...
Woman hit by NYC taxi makes prosthetic leg out of Louis Vuitton bag
Sian Green-Lord turned a tragic car accident into a high-fashion moment. The 29-year-old self-proclaimed fashion lover and aspiring model from Leicester, England had a prosthetic leg created from a vintage...
Interior designers Timothy Haynes and Kevin Roberts buy $13M condo
The founding partners of interior design firm Haynes-Roberts just bought a splashy new unit at Ian Schrager's 160 Leroy for $12.71 million.
Michael Avenatti's defense could invoke Donald Trump, Stormy Daniels
"It's not as though Mr. Avenatti dropped out of the sky and somehow had this huge public following," Judge Paul Gardephe told prosecutors during a nearly five hour hearing as they...
The evidence that Mets' fallback manager could pay off big-time
He was born into the life, thanks to his father, but he was also an unknown. So when the big New York job first opened, he was mentioned but never...
Toyota, Honda recall 6.1 million cars over airbag worries
Toyota and Honda are recalling more than 6 million vehicles because of separate safety concerns affecting airbags. Toyota’s recall covers 3.4 million vehicles worldwide, including 2.9 million in the US,...
'Toss a Coin to Your Witcher': Netflix hit finally gets official soundtrack
Netflix is finally tossing a coin to its most-viewed show. Fans of the streaming service's fantasy series "The Witcher" were almost as thirsty for an official soundtrack as they were...
Penthouse Rihanna rented still on market after a decade
The duplex unit at 129 Lafayette St., which Rihanna rented from 2013 to 2017, has been for sale on and off since 2009 and at one point asked as much...
Eli Manning retiring after 16-year Giants career
Eli Manning never wanted to don another uniform or throw a pass for anyone other than the Giants. He gets his wish. Manning will announce his retirement on Friday, starting...
Trump lawyer Sekulow slams Schiff, Dem impeachment case
President Trump’s lawyer Jay Sekulow on Wednesday questioned why Democrats need more documents and witness testimony when they already have enough information to present hour upon hour of evidence. “We...
Brooklyn 'Zombieland' bodega shut down by sheriff
The “Zombieland” bodega known as a hub for K2 and illegal tobacco sales in Brooklyn was shuttered by the city sheriff Wednesday afternoon, according to a sealing order from the...
Woman says microblading gave her infected blisters under eyebrows
A Michigan woman claims she was left with infected blisters and scarring under her eyebrows after she booked an appointment for microblading at a local salon. Shannon Bozell, who shared...
Park Slope fire claims second victim
A second person has died in Wednesday's fatal Park Slope blaze that killed one other, according to police and sources. The 22-year-old woman, identified by sources as Destiny Marmolejo, died...
Dem senators not feeling good about impeachment witness chances
WASHINGTON -- Downcast Democrats have virtually abandoned all hope that the witnesses they want will testify in President Trump's impeachment trial. In a marathon debate on Tuesday which lasted until...
Katie Lee's old West Village townhouse sells for $14M
This West Village townhouse formerly owned by cookbook author and food critic Katie Lee, who is also Billy Joel's ex-wife, has sold for $14.1 million, according to city property records....
Ozzy Osbourne to present at Grammys 2020 despite health troubles
The 71-year-old Black Sabbath frontman and his wife Sharon, 67, are among the presenters.
Corpse visible in New Orleans Hard Rock Hotel debris months after collapse
The body of a construction worker who died in last year's Hard Rock Hotel crane collapse in New Orleans and couldn't be safely removed from the heavily damaged building was...
Saudi prince MBS sent Jeff Bezos eerie messages following hack: report
The Jeff Bezos phone-hacking saga just got creepier. Fresh evidence surfaced on Wednesday that points to Saudi Arabia as the possible culprit in last year’s leaks of crotch shots of...
Inside Joe Judge's intricate plan to build Giants staff in his image
MOBILE, Ala. — Teach me something. That is the demand Joe Judge puts on anyone and everyone interested in becoming a part of his first Giants coaching staff. Whether it...
Everyone's dressing like they're in 'Little Women' now
Lauren Wades was a jeans and T-shirt kinda girl. But as the title credits rolled for “Little Women” — the buzzy new adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s novel about sisters...
‘Picard’ star Patrick Stewart stuns Whoopi Goldberg with 'Star Trek' offer
"Star Trek: Picard" actor Sir Patrick Stewart himself landed the newest cast member for Season 2: Whoopi Goldberg. During an appearance on "The View" Wednesday, Stewart offered a "formal invitation"...
NYPD releases bodycam footage of Bronx police-involved shooting
The NYPD on Wednesday released dramatic bodycam footage of a police-involved shooting at a Bronx subway platform that left a 27-year-old suspect with a gunshot wound. Police said the 12:20...
Driver arrested for hitting NYPD officer in LES was drunk: cops
The 45-year-old allegedly sped off, but was nabbed nearby on Delancey and Columbia streets, where cops found an open bottle of Tito's Vodka in his car, sources said.
Smugglers tried to bring 3,700 invasive mitten crabs into US
These packages seemed a little fishy. Dozens of shipments containing 3,700 live mitten crabs have been uncovered by US Customs and Border Protection officials in Cincinnati over the last four...
Supreme Court seems favorable to religious education funding
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court’s conservative majority appeared ready Wednesday to reinvigorate a Montana scholarship program and make it easier to use public money to pay for religious schooling in...
How bettors can take advantage of LeBron James' New York road trip
For two nights only, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers will be in the Big Apple for special engagements with the New York Knicks on Wednesday and Brooklyn Nets...
US seeks to tighten rules covering service animals on planes
Say goodbye to "emotional support" peacocks and pigs turning airplanes into flying barns. The US Transportation Department announced Wednesday that it wants to tighten the laws around "service animals" on...
'Super laid back:' Mets stars react to Luis Rojas choice
Luis Rojas has already secured the most important endorsements of all. Upon the news of the 38-year-old becoming the next Mets manager, multiple players took to Twitter to share their...
90-year-old Alaskan Native woman is 1st counted in US Census
TOKSOOK BAY, Alaska — Lizzie Chimiugak has lived for 90 years in the windswept western wilds of Alaska, born to a nomadic family who lived in mud homes and followed...
The top things that make people anxious at social events
The fear of somebody you don’t like showing up at the same party you’re at ranks as the No. 1 “party-xiety,” according to new research.
Pence speaks at church service where bishop says 'devil' causes homosexuality
Vice President Mike Pence told churchgoers on Sunday to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy "in these divided times," before the church's bishop took the pulpit and decried homosexuality as...
Doctor behind NFL's CTE crisis ripped by experts
Bennet Omalu has long criticized the NFL for its lies, regarding concussions and long-term brain damage. Now, several medical experts studying CTE claim Omalu is the one spreading false propaganda...
Pizza delivery driver pulls gun, shoots would-be robbers
He wasn't giving up his dough without a fight. A pizza delivery worker in North Carolina shot three goons who he says tried to rob him while he was on...
UK teen dies after catching cold on vacation in New York
When "cheeky" Oliver Darlington came down with cold-like symptoms, his parents assumed it was nothing to worry about and it just a bad case of the flu. And given Oliver...
'D-Day Land' tourist attraction plan sparks backlash
Proposed plans for a $111 million tourist attraction commemorating the Normandy landings at the end of World War II in northern France have sparked outrage and an objecting petition has...
Spirit Airlines passenger says she was sexually assaulted on flight
A Michigan woman said a creep sexually assaulted her as she slept on a Spirit Airlines flight home from Atlanta this week, according to new reports. Tia Jackson, 22, of...
Rob Manfred isn't coming for the Astros and Red Sox's World Series titles
Major League Baseball came down with harsh punishments for the Astros' cheating scandal, and the Red Sox could be next, but Rob Manfred has no plans to take away any...
Easy come, uneasy Joe: Biden loses cool as he's grilled about Sanders feud
Joe Biden freaked out at a reporter after a campaign event in Mason City, Iowa, after he was grilled about his ongoing feud with Bernie Sanders.
Most Super Bowl party attendees enjoy the food more than the game
Food is officially more important than the game when it comes to reasons for attending a Super Bowl party, according to new research.
China halts travel from Wuhan amid outbreak of deadly coronavirus
Chinese officials have stopped travel out of Wuhan as deaths surge from the outbreak of a mystery virus, according to a report. Outbound flights and trains were canceled Thursday local...
Watch police save deer from swimming pool in dramatic video
"You never know what a day on patrol will bring!" the department's account wrote.
Olympian says virginity has killed her sex life
Honesty might not have been the best policy for Olympian Lolo Jones. During a recent appearance on Kevin Hart's "Cold as Balls" series, the 37-year-old virgin said that being open...
'The Karate Kid' musical in the works for Broadway
Wax on Broadway. After etching itself into the hearts of movie fans forever, "The Karate Kid" franchise is onto the next frontier — the big stage. That's right, the original...
Man wrongfully convicted of murder set free after 28 years in prison
PHILADELPHIA — A man who served nearly three decades in prison for a triple killing in Philadelphia in what prosecutors called a “perfect storm” of injustice was freed after a...
Rand Paul wants Trump to see 'corrupt faces' of Democrats
Sen. Rand Paul is offering President Trump "a ticket" to attend his Senate impeachment trial after Trump mused to reporters about wanting a front row seat.
Ex-zookeeper 'Joe Exotic' gets 22 years for murder-for-hire plot
An ex-zookeeper from Oklahoma known as "Joe Exotic" was sentenced Wednesday to 22 years in prison for hatching a sick murder-for-hire plot against a rival and killing five tigers. A...
How VR helps kids with autism make sense of real world
HERMITAGE, England - A specialist care facility in England is using virtual reality (VR) headsets and data mining to help children with autism to acclimatize to scenarios they are likely...
Small predators are being decimated by humans -- and scientists are concerned
Predators, especially small invertebrates like spiders, are more likely to be decimated when natural habitats get converted for human use, a new global study claims.
Watch out, Betty White: Meet the 'Golden Guys' ruling the nursing home
You've heard of the "Golden Girls." Now, meet the golden guys. For over 50 years, five wise-cracking seniors lived only a few miles apart from one another throughout New York...
Nearly 100 beehives stolen from California orchard
The bees were being used to pollinate an almond orchard.
Fallout from insane hoops brawl begins with stool-wielding big man
Silvio De Sousa has plenty of time to think about what he did. The Jayhawks forward has been suspended 12 games for his prominent role in the team's Tuesday night...
How teens are getting rich from TikTok
Josh Richards started uploading videos to the popular app TikTok — then called “Musical.ly” — more than three years ago. “My sister was on the app and she made a...
Mets' Luis Rojas thinking reveals just how hard this transition will be
Think of a baseball manager and his coaching staff as an ecosystem. If done correctly, an organization has crafted a unit bonded by fraternity in which one person’s strengths cover...
Mr. Peanut dead at 104 after saving Wesley Snipes
Ashes to ashes, nuts to nuts.
City isn't properly overseeing homelessness avoidance program: audit
City officials are failing to properly oversee a $53 million program meant to help needy New Yorkers avoid eviction and homelessness, a new audit by Comptroller Scott Stringer charges. "This...
New Mets manager is a rising star with baseball in his blood
Why is Luis Rojas the new Mets manager? Rojas, 38, is highly regarded in baseball circles and has strong baseball genes as one of Felipe Alou’s 11 children. Alou, 84,...
Titanic shipwreck to be protected under treaty between US and UK
More than 100 years after the ill-fated ship sank to the bottom of the sea when it hit an iceberg, the formal agreement includes managing and safeguarding one of the...
Ex-beauty queen-turned-Cuomo staffer charged with domestic violence
New York State Director of Latino Affairs Melissa Quesada allegedly committed the attack on Nov. 3 in her residence New Rochelle and was arrested by local police on Nov. 21,...
How to make a cake that looks like Taco Bell takeout
"Taco" ‘bout a cool cake! Natalie Sideserf of Sideserf Cake Studio in Austin, Texas, is taking on Taco Bell with her amazingly realistic dessert. Watch her entire process, from sculpting...
Fifth body discovered on Tijuana property where California couple was found dead
A fifth body has been found on the Mexico property where a California couple was found buried -- and the suspect may be a serial killer responsible for even more...
MTA poaches NYPD cops after being booted from academy
The MTA has found a way to gets its new subway cops trained at the NYPD academy after being booted late last year — by snagging new cops from the department. As...
Kanye asked Danny McBride to play him in a movie of his life
Odd choice, Yeezus. The divisive rapper, 42, apparently once flew out to visit "Gemstones" star Danny McBride and asked him to play the leading role in a biopic about himself....
Mom arrested after baby dies of meth intoxication from breastfeeding
An Indiana mom was busted in connection with her newborn's death -- when investigators determined she breastfed the tot after using methamphetamine, according to new reports. Ashlee Rans, 36, of...
The 2020 NFL Draft is going full Vegas
On Tuesday, Clark County, Nev. unveiled renderings of the league's epic plans for the 2020 NFL Draft in Las Vegas, and naturally, Sin City is going all out. The centerpiece...
Critics from both parties slam council bill letting non-citizens vote
Opponents say the legislation, drafted by Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez (D-Manhattan) and expected to be introduced Thursday, not only cheapens voting rights of American citizens -- but is politically motivated to...
Parents demand answers from embattled Queens middle school
At a Tuesday night PTA meeting, parents had their first opportunity to confront MS 158 principal Henry Schandel and superintendent Danielle Giunta in person since a spate of ugly student...
Get your hands on Everlane's $58 leggings
Searching for an excuse to introduce another athleisure ensamble to your collection? Sustainable clothing brand Everlane launched the “Perform Legging” from recycled fabric on Wednesday. Whether you’re running a race...
One of Auschwitz's youngest survivors reflects on 75th anniversary of liberation
MUNICH — Only 2 years old and so ill she had to stay on for weeks after liberation, Eva Umlauf was one of the youngest prisoners to be freed from...
Mets decide on new manager after Carlos Beltran debacle
The Mets have their new manager. The team is finalizing a contract with Luis Rojas to be the manager, replacing Carlos Beltran, with whom the club mutually parted ways last...
Machu Picchu to step up security with drones after feces found at site
Officials at Machu Picchu are turning to drones and multiple security cameras to help flush out pesky tourist behavior -- after a group was accused of defecating inside the 600-year-old...
Homeless man's corpse found covered in bed bugs on subway train
Straphangers reported the grisly discovery when the train pulled into Manhattan's 59th St.-Columbus Circle station Tuesday night around 8:40 p.m.
Hillary is still no fan of Bernie — but may support him after all
Well, maybe she'll support Bernie. Hillary Clinton ever-so-slightly walked back her comments on her 2016 Democratic primary rival Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) after facing considerable backlash. "I thought everyone wanted...
Woman bites cop’s leg during wild arrest
A woman in Palm Coast, Florida, allegedly bit an arresting deputy’s leg. Shocking police bodycam video shows 38-year-old Cherie Saunders cursing out cops in her garage before being taken into...
Schiff lays out case in opening of Trump's Senate impeachment trial
Rep. Adam Schiff on Wednesday kicked off the House Democrats' impeachment case by alleging that President Trump sought foreign interference to personally benefit himself in the 2020 election and by...
Billy Eichner will play Matt Drudge in upcoming 'American Crime Story: Impeachment'
EXCLUSIVE: Three-time Emmy nominee and "American Horror Story" alum Billy Eichner is joining FX’s Bill Clinton-Monica Lewinsky sex scandal limited series "American Crime Story: Impeachment" in the role of famed...
FBI tells family of teen missing 23 years to brace for breakthrough
Kristin Smart's mom, Denise, said the FBI told her to brace herself for "something you don’t expect."
'The Last Full Measure' review: Vietnam War flick is too teary
It’s easy to say, “Oh, another Vietnam movie.” The 1950s, '60s and '70s war is just about the most popular of America’s conflicts portrayed onscreen, with more films than you...
Woman gets up to 60 years for $30K stepmom murder-for-hire plot
A Pennsylvania woman will spend up to 60 years in prison for offering an ex-boyfriend $30,000 to “whack her stepmom."
World needs to prepare for millions of climate-change refugees, UN warns
"If you have an immediate threat to your life...due to the climate emergency and if you cross the border and go to another country, you should not be sent back,"...
Chipper Jones interest is latest twist in ESPN's baseball saga
In its effort to go big-name hunting, ESPN has interest in signing Hall of Famer Chipper Jones as a game analyst, The Post has learned. Jones did a game last...
United Airlines passengers checked for coronavirus-like symptoms
Two passengers flying from China on United Airlines were examined at a Chicago airport after appearing to show symptoms of the deadly virus that emerged overseas, the airline said. The...
'Plague Inc.' game booming in China as coronavirus rages
A strategy game in which the objective is to "bring about the end of human history" is the No. 1 paid Apple app in China.
Knock knock: Wandering cow unexpectedly arrives at family's front door
This cow's looking to "moo"-ve right in. Watch as a shockingly polite cow walks up to a family's home in Mansfield, Texas, and lightly knocks on the front door with...
Texas vet accidentally euthanizes cat instead of giving rabies vaccine
A Texas woman brought her cat to the vet for a routine rabies vaccine — only to learn the clinic had accidentally put the animal down instead, the devastated owner...
Nike is giving an extra 20% off clearance items during limited-time sale
Updating your activewear will be a breeze with Nike's latest clearance sale!
Serial burglar 'Brick Man' freed by bail reform busted — yet again
A career criminal nicknamed the "Brick Man” by police, who has become emblematic of the problems with bail reform, has been busted yet again — for yet another burglary, law...
Army vet makes third $50K donation to New York animal shelter
A warmhearted Army veteran made his third $50,000 donation Monday to a western New York state animal shelter -- a place where he often brings a box of treats for...
'Breakthrough' flu vaccine pill could soon be here
A new safe and effective oral flu vaccine is on the horizon that is sure to be a real game-changer.
Tesla hits $100B market cap
Tesla’s market capitalization on Wednesday surpassed the $100 billion mark for the first time — an unprecedented milestone for a US automaker that brings CEO Elon Musk a step closer...
Taylor Swift's 'Miss Americana' documentary trailer features Joe Alwyn
It's a rare glimpse of the private relationship.
Cowboys exec touting Giants' Jason Garrett hire in strange scenario
Best of luck with the Giants. Sincerely, the Cowboys. Despite an awkward ending to Jason Garrett's 10-year tenure as Dallas' head coach — following nearly four seasons as the Cowboys...
'He is the happiest pup:' 'Wonky' dog finds new loving family
Brodie, a German shepherd border collie, was attacked by his mom when he was just a 13-day old pup, causing severe facial and cranial deformities.
UN experts demand investigation into alleged Saudi hack of Jeff Bezos
United Nations experts demanded an "immediate investigation" into the hacking of Jeff Bezos' phone -- confirming that evidence pointed to Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Restaurant makes 338-foot pizza to raise money for Australian firefighters
An Italian restaurant in Australia has made a 338-foot Margherita pizza to raise funds for firefighters battling bushfires. The pizza was rolled out in rectangular, meter-long pieces of dough, pieced...
Teacher accused of molesting 13-year-old boy faces deportation
Rumah Byrapaka, 24, was arrested Thursday for allegedly texting nude photos and sending racy messages to the teen.
New 'walking sharks' discovered strolling off coast of Australia
These fins are made for walking.
Syracuse man pleads guilty to bashing gay couple, smashing car
A Syracuse man has pleaded guilty to attacking two men and shouting anti-gay slurs as they left the New York State Fair, according to reports. Nicholas Ferlenda, 28, pleaded guilty...
Why tech has been slow to fight wildfires, extreme weather
SAN FRANCISCO — For two years running, California’s wildfires have sent plumes of smoke across Silicon Valley. So far, that hasn’t spurred much tech innovation aimed at addressing extreme-weather disasters...
Caroline Wozniacki's last stand lives on after fake-injury controversy
Caroline Wozniacki's swan song continues after staving off retirement with a drama-laden second-round win at the 2020 Australian Open. The 2018 Australian Open champion was one game away from moving...
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries quotes Notorious B.I.G. during Trump impeachment trial
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries took a line from Notorious B.I.G. Tuesday when responding to a question by Jay Sekulow, an attorney on President Trump's impeachment defense team who asked, "Why are...
LaVar Ball has a grand LaMelo plan to save the Knicks
James Dolan, you've got LaVar Ball on Line 1. Ball has hatched a plan to save the Knicks as they sputter through another woeful season. After Metta World Peace brought...
South Korea discharges transgender soldier
The soldier, a staff sergeant, had gender-confirmation surgery last year after suffering years of depression.
Australians warned to watch out for deadly funnel-web spiders
As if devastating wildfires and golf ball-sized hail weren't enough -- now Australia has to worry about an increase in the deadly funnel-web spiders.
The moment a NJ Transit train slams into tractor-trailer
Wild cellphone video captured the moment that an NJ Transit train slammed into a tractor-trailer, splitting it in half at a railroad crossing in Rockland County. The crash happened around...
Gross new TikTok challenge is definitely a choking hazard
WARNING: Videos contain graphic language. Well, there goes our cravings for breakfast. A disgusting and dangerous new challenge is reportedly sweeping some corners of TikTok and it involves users eating...
Florida's bizarre forecast: Cloudy with a chance of frozen iguanas
Don't look up, Florida. The National Weather Service (NWS) is warning citizens of South Florida to take cover as they forecast showers of frozen iguanas on Wednesday amid unusually low...
Cops tell public to be nice to convicted rapist with full face tattoo
Pirate, born Daniel Selovich, has a lengthy rap sheet that includes rape and assault across several states.
20 salon-quality styling tools to upgrade your look
Despite what shampoo ads tell you, getting sleek, bouncy, salon-quality hair isn’t as simple as jumping in the shower and using their product. It’s an elaborate process that begins with...
Why Astros stars did not apologize for cheating scandal
The Astros players who benefited from the team's cheating operation did not sound very sorry this past weekend. Owner Jim Crane says that will come eventually. Jose Altuve tried looking...
Mystery thief believed to be living in grocery store ceiling
After several reports of possible break-ins and employees claiming to hear footsteps, police believe that a man has spent several weeks hiding up in the ceiling.
Death toll in coronavirus outbreak nearly doubles in under 24 hours
The death toll from China's deadly mystery virus has nearly doubled in less than 24 hours -- with the number of fatalities climbing to 17 on Wednesday, according to reports....
Video shows sick random attack on 70-year-old woman
Disturbing video released by police Wednesday shows the moment a man randomly attacks a 70-year-old stranger in Brooklyn. The incident took place around 5:15 p.m. Thursday in front of 148...
Fairway says it's in talks to save at least some of its stores
Fairway Market denied on Wednesday that it is preparing to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection, saying it's in talks to save at least some stores. “Fairway has been engaged...
Utah bans conversion therapy for LGBTQ kids
The Mormon church teaches that homosexual relationships are a sin.
Baby's intense reaction to her first ice-cream cone goes viral
The frozen treat eater was not about to let it go.
Trump praises Tesla boss Elon Musk, compares him to Thomas Edison
President Trump compared Elon Musk to legendary inventor Thomas Edison Wednesday as he showered praise on the Tesla tycoon.
US tap water widely contaminated with toxic 'forever chemicals'
The EPA has known about the contamination for 19 years but has yet to set a nationwide standard.
'Nobody likes her': Trump responds to Hillary Clinton's Bernie comment
President Trump said "nobody" likes Hillary Clinton, turning the former secretary of state's comments about Sen. Bernie Sanders against her. "When Hillary says nobody likes him, nobody likes her. That’s...
3-year-old 'brainbox' becomes youngest member of British Mensa
A 3-year-old "brainbox" is making waves across the pond, becoming the youngest member ever of the largest and oldest high IQ society in the world. Malaysian tot Muhammad Haryz Nadzim,...
'Love you all': Tom Brady gives Patriots hope amid Robert Kraft's plotting
Robert Kraft had three words on the Patriots' plans to keep Tom Brady. The quarterback also had three words for fans who left a simple message for him in the...
Bernie Sanders on Hillary Clinton comments: 'Ask her' why she's still talking about 2016
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) refuted Hillary Clinton's claim that "nobody likes him" — saying he knows at least one person who does. "On a good day, my wife likes me,...
Corey Johnson slams Eric Adams for 'go back to Iowa' rant
City Council Speaker Corey Johnson rebuked Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams on Wednesday for telling out-of-state transplants to “go back” to the Midwest. “The young person who moved here from...
Tulsi you in court! Gabbard sues Clinton over 'Russian asset' accusation
Democratic presidential hopeful Tulsi Gabbard has filed a defamation suit against Hillary Clinton for calling her a "Russian asset," according to newly filed court papers. "Tulsi Gabbard is running for...
Prepare to have nightmares as grisly photo shows teen stabbed by fish
The young man was fishing with his family when a school of needlefish started leaping out of the water.
Why John Roberts used term 'pettifogging' during impeachment trial
A little-used word dating back to the late 16th century -- pettifogging -- made a modern-day comeback at the first day of the impeachment trial of President Trump.
Trump would 'love' to stare down Dems at Senate impeachment trial
President Trump on Wednesday suggested he would "love" to show up at his Senate impeachment trial and eyeball the Democrats prosecuting the House's case against him. “I’d love to go,...
Twitter's latest update keeps crashing — Here's how to fix it
A flaw in the update causes it 'to crash immediately once it's opened.'
Former college football standout found dead
A former standout wide receiver at Mississippi State University was found dead in an Alabama home, police said. De’Runnya Wilson, 25, was found lifeless Tuesday afternoon by a relative at...
1 dead, another critical after Park Slope apartment fire
A fire in a Brooklyn apartment killed one man and critically injured a woman, officials said early Wednesday. The two-alarm fire was called in around 2:05 a.m. for a blaze...
'Our country has to be safe': Trump to add 7 more countries to travel ban
Immigrants from Myanmar, Nigeria, Tanzania and other nations could face restrictions in the US.
Trump calls Boeing a 'big, big disappointment' after it delayed return of 737 MAX jet
President Trump called Boeing a "very disappointing company" Wednesday after the planemaker pushed back the return of its troubled 737 MAX jet. "This is one of the great companies of...
Estranged husband charged after missing wife's blood found on circular saw
The estranged husband of a missing Oregon woman was charged in her slaying -- after investigators found “bodily tissue and blood” matching her DNA on a circular saw that he...
Saudi Arabia mocks 'absurd' claim prince leaked Bezos nudes
Reports claim a malicious file was sent during a “seemingly friendly" WhatsApp chat between Bezos and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Trump: US has coronavirus 'totally under control'
The US has the deadly coronavirus "totally under control," President Trump said Wednesday, a day after the first case was detected in the country. Speaking at the World Economic Forum...
This dog's burpee technique gets two paws up
What a workout! Watch as Tesla, a miniature Australian shepherd, perfectly rolls and jumps along with her owner's fitness class in San Jose, California. The adorable pup has gained a...
Mutant goat born with 'human' face stuns villagers
Villagers in Nimodia, India, were initially baffled by the flat-faced farm animal.
Core Four weighs in on Derek Jeter's Hall of Fame election
Derek Jeter's fellow Core Four members sent their congratulations to baseball's newest Hall of Famer in statements on the Yankees Twitter account on Tuesday. Jeter entered the National Baseball Hall...
Hall of Famer now unlikely to boycott Derek Jeter's speech
Derek Jeter’s lifetime streak of avoiding serious controversy appears intact. The specter of a revered Hall of Famer boycotting Jeter’s Cooperstown ceremony is unlikely to reveal itself. Jeter’s former Yankees...
Serena Williams joins Gauff in third round of Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia — Serena Williams moved a step closer in her bid for a record 24th major title with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Tamara Zidansek to reach the third...
What vote results told us about this year's Hall of Fame ballot
Curt Schilling’s time in the penalty box looks like it’s running out. Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens do not appear as lucky. Andy Pettitte, meanwhile, at least lives to fight...
Wisconsin star has what Giants are desperate for in draft
MOBILE, Ala. — The Giants already have one player who made the unusual transition from high school quarterback to standout college linebacker at Wisconsin, and another one could be on...
Knicks' top gun unlikely to play vs. Lakers
The Knicks may not have Marcus Morris again to face the Lakers. After spraining his right ankle in a starring role in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day victory over...
USC receiver would love to reunite with Sam Darnold
MOBILE, Ala. — One of the Jets’ priorities this offseason is finding some weapons for quarterback to Sam Darnold to throw to. How about one he already knows well? Michael...
Rangers coach gives Kaapo Kakko top-line minutes
How’s that for giving the kid a chance? Kaapo Kakko got season-high 19:33 of ice time (by one second), playing most of the second period and all of the third...
When it looked like Mahomes could take baseball route
Patrick Mahomes was committed to Texas Tech, but not yet to football. When the future NFL MVP graduated Whitehouse High School in Texas, ESPN didn’t list Mahomes among the top...
Joe Judge gets high marks from another Bill Belichick disciple
MOBILE, Ala. — Matt Patricia gained a reputation as having a fertile mind for defense during his time with the Patriots, and that expertise convinced the Lions two years ago...
Roberts warns lawmakers to keep it civil as Senate passes impeachment rules
The Senate passed Mitch McConnell's impeachment trial rules along party lines early Wednesday — ending a 13-hour day of debate on the Senate floor capped off with an admonishment from...
Islanders get much-needed win over Rangers before break
Facing the Rangers for the third time in eight days, the Islanders finally had some luck on their side. It had been some time since the Islanders saw bounces go...
Lawyers cleared Ukraine-aid wording before Trump-Zelensky call: emails
White House budget office documents show lawyers approved language delaying Ukraine aid the night before President Trump spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. An email written by career budget official...
Fatigue catching up with Nets sharpshooter
Joe Harris might not admit that fatigue is hurting his play, but he doesn’t have to. It’s obvious for anybody watching, especially the Nets. That’s part of why coach Kenny...
Mother sang to young children as she smothered them, police say
After allegedly killing her three children Monday, Rachel Henry "placed all of the children in a position on the living room couch as if they were taking a nap," according...
Why Rangers' playoff dream is getting harder to fathom
This was not good enough. With or without Artemi Panarin, this was not good enough from a Rangers team that has established making the playoffs as a realistically achievable objective....
The backstory to the emergence of new Seton Hall star
Sometimes, Romaro Gill thinks back about the past five years. He remembers where he was and how far he has come, from a high school graduate in his native country...
St. John's has no answers for Marquette, Markus Howard
MILWAUKEE — Markus Howard scored 32 points with six rebounds and four assists and Marquette beat St. John’s 82-68 on Tuesday night. Howard moved into sixth place on the Big...
Let the fur fly: Watch as furries rescue woman being assaulted outside convention
A group of people dressed as furry animals for San Jose’s FurCon Convention came to the rescue of a woman getting assaulted, a report said. The victim was allegedly being...
Death toll from mystery coronavirus in China rises to 9
The death toll from the coronavirus sweeping across China climbed to nine on Wednesday, as the number of reported cases rose to 440, Chinese health officials said. All of the...
A snooze affair for Senators as impeachment debate drags into the night
The impeachment trial of President Trump has just kicked off, but Tuesday's lengthy arguments over the trial rules had the American public — and many lawmakers — zoning out. Dozens...