January 30, 2020
Congressman: Steele dossier not foreign interference because it was 'purchased'
New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries argued at President Trump’s impeachment trial Thursday that the Steele dossier did not constitute foreign meddling in an election because it was “purchased.” Jeffries, a...
Watch: Crook swipes $20 from 84-year-old inside Bronx bodega
A heartless crook swiped a $20 bill from an 84-year-old woman inside of a Bronx bodega last Friday, police said. The suspect was caught on surveillance camera committing the brazen...
Panel wants to institute Uber-like surge pricing for NYC cabs
A City Council-convened panel wants to institute Uber-like surge-pricing for yellow cab trips as part of a $600 million proposal to bail out debt-ridden drivers, according to a report set to...
GOP senator delivers crushing blow to Dems in impeachment trial
Sen. Lamar Alexander said late Thursday that he will oppose calling witnesses in President Trump's impeachment trial, deflating Democrats. The Tennessee Republican's decision means the trial could end in acquittal...
Fired Devils coach gets his revenge
New coach John Hynes got more than a measure of satisfaction against his former team Thursday when the Nashville Predators beat the New Jersey Devils in a wild game. Hynes...
Lakers GM Rob Pelinka: Loss of Kobe Bryant, Gianna an 'amputation of my soul'
Los Angeles Lakers GM Rob Pelinka on Thursday issued a heart-wrenching statement remembering Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, saying their loss "has been an amputation of part of...
Chiefs receiver could 'chill out' and sit next year
MIAMI — Sammy Watkins, one of the Chiefs’ most important offensive players, dropped a bit of a Super Bowl week bomb on Thursday when he hinted that he might sit...
How ESPN exploited Kobe Bryant's death
There is nothing so broken within ESPN that couldn’t be fixed with a small but well-aimed nuclear warhead. 1. Would ESPN conspicuously and shamelessly exploit the sudden, tragic death of...
Trump rips 'radical socialist' Democratic candidates at Iowa rally
President Trump ripped the “radical socialist” Democratic presidential candidates at a Des Moines rally Thursday night four days ahead of the Iowa caucuses. “This November, we’re going to defeat the...
It could be boring Super Bowl for one Chief
MIAMI — Dustin Colquitt knows he might get bored Sunday. When you are the punter for the Chiefs, sometimes you don’t see much action. Patrick Mahomes, Tyreek Hill, Travis Kelce,...
Nets hoping key cog finally can get on hot streak
The Nets have seen this before with Caris LeVert. Lengthy injury layoff. Then an extended cold spell as he regains his rhythm. And finally a scalding hot stretch when he...
Pentagon now says 64 US troops suffered traumatic brain injuries in Iran strike
The Pentagon on Thursday once again updated the number of US service members diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries to 64 in Iran’s missile attack on an Iraqi air base earlier...
Student allegedly used dating app to lure man into robbery
A Florida high school student allegedly set up a man she met on a dating app to be robbed at gunpoint and shot, police said. Ja'Kila Taylor, 18, lured the...
Inside Halloween trade that changed everything for 49ers
MIAMI — There was a pre-draft workout in Evanston, Ill. at Northwestern University, not far from where Jimmy Garoppolo grew up in suburban Chicago. Not enough receivers showed up and...
Pols could fix the 'no bail' law — if only they would read it first
Do legislators — including the head of the state Assembly — actually know what’s in the “no bail” criminal justice law? An interaction I had on social media this week...
Hearst struggling to find new editor for Harper’s Bazaar
Hearst looks like it is having some trouble filling Glenda Bailey’s old role at Harper’s Bazaar and is now scrambling to name a replacement editor-in-chief before Fashion Week begins in...
Tribune exec: Staffers should be singing ‘Glory Hallelujah’ about buyout packages
A Tribune executive has staffers up in arms after saying journalists should be “singing ‘Glory Hallelujah’ ” about the voluntary buyout packages being offered at the Chicago Tribune, the New York...
DOE sitting down with Queens politicians to mend Carranza rift
Department of Education administrators will try to mend fences with elected officials in Queens on Friday — following schools Chancellor Richard Carranza’s abrupt exit from a heated Jan. 17 community...
Hilton fears bad rep over timeshare deal
An auction of Hilton Grand Vacations has been thrown into doubt, as hotel giant Hilton Worldwide appears to be waffling on whether to allow its brand to be licensed to...
Simon & Schuster won’t back down on John Bolton's memoir
Despite the uproar surrounding John Bolton’s new memoir, publisher Simon & Schuster is standing firm on its intended March 17 publication date. An S&S spokesman declined to make an official...
State Department tells Americans 'do not travel' to China
The State Department on Thursday told Americans to not travel to China because of the deadly coronavirus outbreak in the country. The agency issued a "level four" "do not travel"...
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop slammed for making phony health claims — again
Forget vaginas. This smells like false advertising. Gwyneth Paltrow’s lifestyle company — which recently released a $75 “This Smells Like My Vagina” candle — is getting called out yet again...
Knicks completely blast Marcus Morris' comments
The Knicks blasted Marcus Morris in a statement, saying his remarks about Jae Crowder being “woman-like’’ were “offensive and unacceptable’ and “can not be tolerated.’’ The trade deadline is Feb....
Top Bronx Dems quell uprising in borough's largest political club
The Bronx’s top elected Democrats squared off in a power struggle over who gets to run the borough’s largest political club. The slate backed by Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and other...
NBA slaps Knicks duo with suspension, fine for brawl roles
The Knicks incurred the wrath of the NBA Thursday for being the Super Wrecks of Super Bowl Week. Knicks point guard Elfrid Payton was suspended one game and Marcus Morris...
Rangers challenging rookie in blueline shakeup
David Quinn is making a pretty significant change when the Rangers’ Drive to the Deadline commences Friday night at the Garden with the opener of a home-and-home against the 31st-overall...
The James Dolan trigger at center of his Knicks meltdowns
In the “Back to the Future” movies, there is one thing, and one thing only, that will set off our hero, Marty McFly. “Nobody,” he tells Biff Tannen, and others,...
Swing vote Lamar Alexander to unveil Trump witness decision
Critical swing-vote Sen. Lamar Alexander says he will announce Thursday night whether he's voting to call witnesses in President Trump's impeachment trial. The retiring Tennessee Republican's stance could dictate the...
Jennifer Dulos' family issues statement on Fotis Dulos death
The family of missing Connecticut mother Jennifer Dulos has issued a statement on the death of her estranged husband and alleged killer, Fotis Dulos. "This is a horrific tragedy all...
Adam Schiff wants to devote one week to hearing impeachment witnesses
Rep. Adam Schiff on Thursday delivered a last-minute pitch to have witnesses in President Trump's Senate impeachment trial. Schiff said that he wants one week devoted to closed-door depositions from...
Utah football player arrested for raping, kidnapping teen girl
A University of Utah football player was arrested Thursday after police say he kidnapped and raped a 17-year-old girl. The alleged victim told police she met Terrell Perriman, a 20-year-old...
Chiefs can't get enough of Patrick Mahomes magic: ‘Crazy stuff’
MIAMI — They speak with reverence and awe at the recollection of all the eye-popping, jaw-dropping plays that no quarterback is supposed to make, that in truth no quarterback has...
Bernie Sanders soaring because candidates who tried to imitate were fakes
The Democratic race is shaping up as most of the candidates expected, with the campaign appealing to the most fervent progressive wing of the party showing formidable strength. It’s just...
Cuomo wants to spend an extra $25M on security for hate crime targets
Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to spend an extra $25 million on security protections for churches, synagogues and mosques under a new proposal. The proposal included in his 2020 $178 million...
The 'winners and losers' of NYC's proposed property tax plan
"There are going to be winners and losers," said Marc Shaw, chair of a commission that released the preliminary report on property tax reform Thursday after nearly two years of...
These presenters will help keep the Oscars interesting
More Oscars presenters for the 2020 ceremony have been announced, and now there's a honey boy and a hitman. Actors Shia LaBeouf, star of his biopic "Honey Boy," and Keanu...
Tom Brady ignites wild theories with cryptic tweet
Tom Brady just threw gasoline on an already ablaze rumor mill. In an eerie, uncaptioned, black-and-white photo posted to Twitter and Instagram on Thursday, the Patriots' beloved signal-caller stands at...
Two losses for trans-Atlantic twits: Brexit finally happens, impeachment collapses
How much punishment must liberal elites on both sides of the Atlantic endure before they learn not to try to undo the will of voters? That such trickery only invites...
Corey Johnson: Mayor Bill de Blasio has failed the homeless in NYC
Council Speaker Corey Johnson placed the blame for the city's snowballing homelessness crisis squarely on the shoulders of Mayor Bill de Blasio Thursday -- describing his administration's response as merely...
Barbie's new doll collection has something for everyone
Barbie is evolving to keep up with the times by introducing two new doll collections: the Barbie Fashionistas line and the Barbie Wellness collection. Children of all sizes, colors and...
An unfair roasting of the Friars Club
Without justification, it appears to be open season on the legendary Friars Club, a New York City institution that counts some of our brightest luminaries in entertainment, broadcasting and public...
Person wandering on subway tracks delays Thursday night commutes
The delays began at around 5:40 p.m., after the individual was spotted on the tracks at 34th Street-Herald Square station.
What you need to know about Impeachment Day Ten
Light at the end of the tunnel?
More bad news for NYC's housing market
Six months after progressive New York legislators rammed through radical new rent laws, sales of apartment buildings are plummeting. The total dollar value of building sales citywide fell 40 percent...
Attack of the literary terrorists on Oprah's book club pick
Citing “specific threats to booksellers and the author,” Flatiron Books has canceled the remaining publicity tour for Jeanine Cummins’ “American Dirt” — replacing the usual events with town halls where...
A year into federal consent decree, NYCHA may just be on the right track
Friday marks the one-year anniversary of the consent decree between the city and the feds aimed at fixing the New York City Housing Authority. That makes it early days still...
NYC logs first cyclist death of 2020 — following a deadly 2019
A 41-year-old cyclist riding through Brooklyn was struck and killed by a box truck — becoming the first bicycle death of the new year after a deadly 2019, cops said....
Coach K's outburst influenced by emotion of Kobe Bryant's death
Mike Krzyzewski's recent outburst now has some added context. On Tuesday night, Krzyzewski scolded Duke's "Cameron Crazies" for a seemingly innocuous chant about Pittsburgh head coach Jeff Capel. Fans told...
Adam Skelos wants to move from prison to halfway house
Daddy's boy Adam Skelos is asking a judge to allow him to finish out his sentence in a halfway house — and he made the request all by himself, according...
Big cats are obsessed with Calvin Klein's Obsession
What drives the felines wild? The intoxicating aroma of Calvin Klein's Obsession, according to zookeepers in the UK. A recent shortage of perfumes, which help to soothe the sometimes aggressive...
Woman convicted for role in killings documented in Springsteen song seeks pardon
A woman convicted for her involvement in a string of Nebraska killings in the 1950s that left 11 dead, including her family members, with her then-boyfriend is seeking a pardon. Caril Ann Clair, 76, who was convicted under her...
Greg Olsen mulling future with Panthers time over
The Greg Olsen Era in Carolina is coming to an end. The Carolina Panthers announced an agreement with Olsen to part ways, and will make the three-time Pro Bowl tight...
Eric Adams says he will carry his own gun if elected mayor
Forget about security detail — New York City’s next mayor could be carrying his own gun. Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, a former cop, said Thursday that he’d pack heat...
China residents face jail if they slam country's coronavirus response
Speaking ill of Beijing's response to the deadly coronavirus outbreak could land China residents in jail. WeChat, the Chinese social media app, has warned its users that anyone who "spreads...
Alleged wife-killer Fotis Dulos dead after suicide attempt
Fotis Dulos, the Connecticut man accused of killing his wife, Jennifer, died at Jacobi Medical Center Thursday, two days after a suicide attempt at his home. His death was confirmed...
Spotted Pig owner must pay $240K settlement to victims of sexual misconduct
Disgraced restaurateur Ken Friedman, who reportedly kept a "rape room" in his trendy Spotted Pig gastropub, which closed this week, is personally on the hook for nearly $192,000 owed to 11...
American Airlines pilots sue to halt China flights amid coronavirus crisis
DALLAS — The pilots' union at American Airlines sued on Thursday to stop the carrier from flying to China and told members not to operate flights there because of the...
IndyCar, NASCAR driver John Andretti dead at 56 after colon cancer battle
INDIANAPOLIS — John Andretti, a member of one of auto racing's most famous families and the first driver to attempt the Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR's 600-mile race in North Carolina...
White House lawyer rallies for Trump at impeachment trial
A White House lawyer defended President Donald Trump during impeachment hearings Thursday by reciting a campaign-style list of his many accomplishments, including building a border wall and the booming economy....
The name of the most arrested celebrity might surprise you
Celebrities have it all: Money, fame, fans — rap sheets.
English police plea for help to find owner of ring prompts Tolkien jokes
An English police department has found the one ring to rule them all.
Trump lawyer Sekulow rips Schiff over who paid Rudy for Ukraine work
One of the lead lawyers representing President Trump erupted in outrage Thursday when Rep. Adam Schiff, the lead impeachment manager for the Democrats answered a question asking who paid Rudy...
Edie Falco has her first gay stage kiss in new CBS series 'Tommy'
Edie Falco has completed a circle of sorts in her 20-year career on television.
Sundance has taken a dark, dark turn
PARK CITY, Utah — What do “Reservoir Dogs,” “Napoleon Dynamite,” “Clerks” and “Wet Hot American Summer” all have in common? The Sundance Film Festival. Many of your favorite, culty movies...
Here are the best Super Bowl party snacks on Amazon Prime
Super Bowl night is always a fun moment for football, friends, and amazing food. But let's be real. Your party is only as good as the snacks you serve while...
Swine swipes pig figurine outside Spotted Pig
He brought home the bacon. A real-life ham-burglar snatched the $600 hog figurine hanging outside the Spotted Pig around 8:30 p.m. on Monday, police said — just a day after...
'Linen king' George Bardwil skips trial as jury awards ex-wife $5M
The "Linen King" has apparently folded. A jury ordered cloth mogul George Bardwil to pay his ex-wife $5 million for brutally beating her eight years ago — after the so-called...
Trump rape accuser E. Jean Carroll seeks his DNA in defamation suit
New York journalist E. Jean Carroll wants President Trump to turn over his DNA in her defamation lawsuit against him. Lawyers for Carroll -- who sued Trump for publicly denying...
Fiona the hippo predicts Super Bowl 2020 winner — by vomiting
If we trust a groundhog to predict the seasons, a hippo can certainly pre-determine a Super Bowl winner. Fiona the hippo, the beloved hippopotamus born at the Cincinnati Zoo in...
Dad posts hilarious video of baby noises that sound like AC/DC's 'Thunderstruck'
Call it tot-o tune. Social media is going gaga over this dad's hilarious video of his baby's noises expertly edited to sound like AC/DC's "Thunderstruck." The tiny bopper's tribute has...
Super Bowl ads show drinkers want more fizz, less carbs
DETROIT — When Americans crack open a cold one during Sunday’s Super Bowl, it might not be a traditional domestic beer. Sales of classic beers like Bud Light have been...
How Ronda Rousey wants to make her WWE return
Ronda Rousey’s ideal WWE return wouldn’t be at WrestleMania or another pay-per-view. The former Raw women’s champion said on WWE’s “After the Bell” podcast with Corey Graves on Thursday that...
Astros' sign-stealing scandal became one fan's 8,274-pitch obsession
One Astros fan who initially believed the sign-stealing accusations against his favorite team were pure trash has flipped the lid on the Houston cheating scandal. Tony Adams, a 54-year-old graphic...
Amazon stock soars on whopping earnings beat
Amazon shares soared in extended trading Thursday after the company posted a monster earnings report highlighting its strong holiday sales. The e-commerce juggernaut headed by Jeff Bezos saw its stock...
Engineer claims Amtrak neglected training before fatal 2017 derailment
Steven Brown, an Amtrak employee since 2004, was driving the inaugural run of the railroad's Cascade line through the $181 million Point Defiance "high speed rail" bypass at twice the...
The 'sleeping giant' in Tom Brady free-agency sweepstakes
Six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady has a lot of options to weigh over the next couple of months. After 20 seasons with the team, the Patriots' beloved signal caller...
Ann Taylor owner Ascena puts NJ offices up for sale amid cost cutting
The owner of Ann Taylor and Loft is putting more assets on the block as its struggles to turn a profit, The Post has learned. Ascena Retail Group, which also...
Kobe Bryant once paid surprise visit to dying 5-year-old boy
An Arizona woman recalled how Kobe Bryant once made a surprise visit to a sick 5-year-old boy -- also named Kobe -- and offered to pay for his medical treatment,...
This couple is battling for the same political seat
An Irish couple are really allowing politics to divide their family -- by running against each other in an upcoming general election. Mayor of County Cork Christopher O'Sullivan is standing...
Fatal DWI suspect bragged about bail reform: 'I'll be out tomorrow'
Jordan Randolph, 40, who did walk free the next day, also told cops the deadly crash was "just a DWI."
Writers strike back against New York Musical Festival
The New York Musical Festival was created to give new writers a start. So isn’t it “ironic,” says Josh Canfield, whose “Alive! The Zombie Musical” played NYMF last year, that...
Avenatti on teen hoops players: 'I don't give a f--k about these kids'
"[Avenatti] leaned forward and he shouted, 'I don't give a s--t about these kids,' or 'I don't give a f--k about these kids,'" testified Nike attorney Scott Wilson, saying that...
Kobe Bryant recorded unreleased music with Run-DMC
Was there anything Kobe couldn't do? Run-DMC was one of many artists at the 2020 Grammys to pay homage to Kobe Bryant in the wake of his tragic death earlier...
Patriots star open to Joe Judge reunion with Giants
MIAMI -- Devin McCourty enjoyed playing for Joe Judge. But how much? Enough to follow him to the Giants in free agency and do it again? “I’m always open to...
Moviegoers sickened after drinking cocktails contaminated with cleaning fluid
A pair of moviegoers in Nebraska were hospitalized earlier this week after they ingested cleaning fluid that had accidentally been mixed into their drinks, police say. The two women had...
Apple MacBook Pro laptops are up to 26% off for Amazon flash sale
The MacBook Pro deals keep rolling in, with Amazon launching a huge flash sale on the Apple laptops. During the sale, you can get up to 22% off renewed versions...
Cops looking for perv who groped a woman on the Upper East Side
Cops are looking for the perv who sexually assaulted a woman on the Upper East Side, police said Wednesday. The 21-year-old woman was standing on the corner of East 77th...
Learning from coronavirus and other commentary
Foreign desk: Arabs Are Ditching Palestinians “For much of the last 70 years,” The Guardian’s Martin Chulov recounts, the Palestinian cause was the major issue in the Arab world. Yet...
Coronavirus is now a global health emergency
Coronavirus was declared an international public health emergency Thursday by the World Health Organization as the number of cases surged above 7,800 around the globe. WHO Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus...
'Inexperienced' sailor's body found on yacht as he tried to sail across the world
The decomposing body of a British man trying to sail solo around the world has been found on his yacht as it drifted off the coast of Jamaica, according to...
Netflix's 'Love Is Blind' confirms reality TV dating is pure trash
Is love truly blind? Do we really need to answer that?
Fred Silverman, legendary TV exec behind 'All in the Family,' dies
Fred Silverman, the legendary television producer and visionary executive behind such hit shows as "All in the Family," "Soap," and "Hill Street Blues," and the first and only executive to...
'Gringo' mariachi singer with surprisingly 'angelic' voice goes viral
Naturally, some are crying cultural appropriation.
Roberts may be deciding vote on impeachment witnesses
With Republicans growing increasingly confident they have the numbers to block a vote on Friday on subpoenaing witnesses like John Bolton, Democrats are pinning their hopes on risk-averse Roberts, 65,...
Can Hummer make a comeback as environmentally friendly truck?
DETROIT — The Hummer, once a gas-guzzling target for environmentalists, is making a comeback. But this time around it won’t burn fuel or spew greenhouse gases. General Motors announced Thursday...
Backflipping athlete takes sitting to a whole new level
You may want to sit down for this. Watch as professional tumbler Dominique Lewis shows off his jaw-dropping trick — the "sitting backflip." In just a few swift moves, the...
China will punish officials who slack off in fighting coronavirus
China’s anti-corruption watchdog said it will severely punish officials who slack off on the job in fighting a new virus that is spreading across the country.
Wilbur Ross finds an odd silver lining in coronavirus crisis
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross couldn't help but see the silver lining of the coronavirus that has killed at least 171 in China and infected more than 8,100 people. Ross said...
Americans despise double-dippers and people in these states do it the most
Double-dipping is the number one food sin, according to new research.
'Schitt's Creek'-themed Rose Apothecary products drop
You can't visit the fictional town portrayed in the hit show "Schitt's Creek." But finally, you can get a whiff of its most famous export. Rose Apothecary, the artisanal general...
Kobe Bryant tribute among sweeping NBA All-Star Game changes
Kobe Bryant’s final jersey number will be something this year’s NBA All-Stars play to reach. The NBA announced major changes to the All-Star format on Thursday, turning every quarter into...
Coronavirus forcing Google, Apple to take precautionary measures
Silicon Valley is bracing for the coronavirus outbreak to impact its bottom line as Google closed its offices in China and Apple said its production will be affected. Google, which...
Australia defends remote detention center to house Wuhan evacuees
SYDNEY - Australia’s conservative government on Thursday defended its decision to use a detention center thousands of kilometers from the mainland to quarantine locals evacuated from Wuhan, the epicenter of...
A quarter of millennials say they’ve saved $100,000
The most fortunate young Americans are ahead of their older peers when they were their age. A sizeable number have seen a savings bump in recent years. One-quarter of millennials...
The cost of Daryl Morey's Hong Kong tweet: $150-200 million
The financial impact stemming from Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey’s October tweet supporting protesters in Hong Kong is expected to result in less growth in the NBA’s salary cap...
‘American Dirt’ author tour canceled over safety concerns
The publisher of Jeanine Cummins’ controversial novel “American Dirt” has canceled the remainder of her promotional tour, citing concerns for her safety.
Man caught smuggling dozens of finches through JFK Airport pleads guilty
The feds say that Francis Gurahoo planned on selling the birds for use in high-stakes bird singing competitions held in Brooklyn and Queens -- and the Carrie Underwoods of these...
Amnesty International criticizes Greek plan for migrant sea barrier
ATHENS, Greece — Amnesty International on Thursday criticized Greece’s plans to deploy a floating barrier as a way to prevent migrants from reaching the Greek islands from nearby Turkey. The...
Richard Carranza finally apologizes to Queens parents after walkout
Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza finally apologized to a pair of Queens parents whose kids were recently assaulted on school grounds — following a two-week avalanche of criticism from parents, teachers...
Trump pledges 'best is yet to come' in Super Bowl campaign ad
President Trump touts the robust US economy and promises "the best is yet to come" in a campaign ad that will run during this Sunday's Super Bowl. "America demanded change...
Lakers owner mourns Kobe Bryant as 'family' in heartfelt post
Los Angeles Lakers majority owner Jeanie Buss broke her silence Thursday on the tragic death of franchise icon Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash, mourning the hoopster as "family" in...
Rangers podcast: What it was like to face Gretzky
It's Thursday, which means a brand-new episode of the "Up In The Blue Seats" podcast with Rangers great Ron Duguay. Ron and I open the show honoring Kobe and Gianna...
Cops looking for woman who slashed mom after her kid threw up on bus
The victim was traveling with her two kids on an MTA bus in East New York on Tuesday, when the youngest one got sick and vomited.
Pelosi sidesteps question about House not fighting for impeachment witnesses
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday wouldn't directly address why House Democrats failed to go to court to try to compel former and current Trump administration members to testify during...
Roberts blocks Rand Paul's attempt to identify whistleblower
"The president officer will not read the question as submitted," Roberts said after perusing the Kentucky Republican's written question.
How cigarettes could be hurting you even after they're put out
A new study's findings are butt-ugly: Cigarettes release dangerous toxins even after they’re put out. Discarded butts can in one day give off the equivalent of up to 14 percent...
The secret behind Lisa Lisa's name might make you blush — or get mad
Before there was Jennifer Lopez, Lisa Lisa was representing Nuyoricans with her Latin-pop sounds. Discovered by Full Force when she was 13, she helped freestyle music break out of New...
George H.W. Bush's grandson running for Texas congressional seat on pro-Trump platform
Republican House candidate Pierce Bush, the grandson of late President George H.W. Bush, has fully embraced President Trump as part of his campaign platform. In a crowded race with at...
Why Dak Prescott is not asking Aaron Rodgers' opinion of new coach
Dak Prescott isn't interested in Mike McCarthy's past relationships, he's more focused on the future they can build together in Dallas. During a recent interview with NBC Sports, Prescott said...
Disney dogpile: 'Minnie Mouse' pummels Vegas security guard in wild beatdown
Minnie quickly lost her head -- at least from her Disney costume -- as she repeatedly threw haymakers at a red-headed woman wearing a jacket with "SECURITY" on the back.
Jerry Seinfeld announces first comedy book in more than 25 years
Yada yada: Jerry Seinfeld is putting it all out there in a new career-spanning book. His first comedy book in more than 25 years, set to be released Oct. 6,...
Ex-Green Beret's son suspected in Carlos Ghosn escape
The ex-Green Beret who aided Carlos Ghosn's escape from Japan enlisted his own son to help plan the caper, Japanese prosecutors said Thursday as they issued three new arrest warrants...
Fruit, bras being used as makeshift coronavirus masks in China
Coronavirus-wary Chinese citizens are turning to fruits and vegetables to guard against the deadly disease -- by wearing them as makeshift masks. In addition to high-tech hazmat suits and low-tech...
Prince Andrew’s cousin: He’s not a pedophile — just 'an idiot'
“Andrew is not a mastermind sex trafficking ring organizer," she insisted, saying she is "sure he’s filled with regret and remorse" for the scandal he has sparked.
CDC confirms first person-to-person transmission of coronavirus in US
“This is a very serious public health situation," said Dr. Nancy Messonnier of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases.
Oscars race 2020: Joaquin Phoenix is rising as best actor
With just over a week to go till the 2020 Oscars on Feb. 9, the front-runners are now miles ahead — or kilometers for the European nominees. Most of the...
9-year-old weightlifter breaks records by lifting over twice his weight
This kid hasn't even made it into the double digits, but he's already dead lifting in the triple figures. Tate Fegley is just 9 years old, 4-foot-7 and 103 pounds...
Amnesty International warns of growing repression in Asia
The human rights group’s annual survey of the Asia-Pacific region said India and China are trying to impose their “own bleak, domineering vision on the continent, perceiving minorities as a...
Lawyer for Epstein guard has shouting match with judge over vacation plans
A lawyer for one of the corrections officers accused of falsifying records the night Jeffrey Epstein died got into a shouting match Thursday with a Manhattan federal judge -- because...
Marcus Morris gets crushed by WNBA star for 'female tendencies' rant
Marcus Morris’ apology for using terms such as “female tendencies" to describe Memphis antagonist Jae Crowder didn’t soothe the feelings of one WNBA star. Las Vegas superstar Liz Cambage seemed...
Michelle Obama spotted with Hunter Biden's ex at swanky DC hotspot
Michelle Obama dined with the ex-wife of Hunter Biden in Washington, DC, Wednesday night, according to a new report. The former first lady was spotted having dinner with a group...
James Corden opens up about 'Carpool Karaoke' scandal: Is it worse than 'Cats'?
"I'm just shocked that I've done something that's upset people more than 'Cats,’” the late-night host proclaimed.
Cowboys star: What Daniel Jones can expect from Jason Garrett
Jason Garrett will always have a fan in Dak Prescott. "I can’t thank him enough for everything he’s done for my career," the Cowboys quarterback told NJ.com of his former...
Mets bust's bounce-back plan includes 30-pound transformation
Jeurys Familia’s wallet wasn’t the only thing that got heavy last year. The Mets reliever, after receiving a three-year contract worth $30 million in the offseason, had the worst season...
Accused wife-killer Fotis Dulos left note before suicide attempt
Before his apparent suicide attempt in his Connecticut mansion, accused wife-killer Fotis Dulos left behind a note saying he did not murder Jennifer Dulos, reports said Wednesday.
Popular antivirus company shutters porn-tracking subsidiary
Jumpshot could even tell a company what time someone visited a porn site and what they searched.
Cops seize 275 pounds of pot found in Staten Island home
Photos posted on Twitter by the NYPD's 120th Precinct show a chest-high pile of the bagged-up weed and more than a half-dozen boxes filled to the brim with the vaping...
Michigan inmate serving up to 60 years for selling marijuana requests clemency
A Michigan man serving up to 60 years in prison for selling 3 pounds of marijuana to an undercover informant is pleading for clemency -- a desperate bid to avoid...
Alarming number of Americans don't have enough savings for unexpected expenses
According to a survey, 40% of Americans would have difficulty covering an unexpected expense of just $400.
Bar slammed for 'tasteless' coronavirus promotion
A New Zealand bar has been slammed for cashing in on the coronavirus, advertising a “tasteless” Corona beer promotion. House of Hood, in Hamilton, said in a now-deleted poster that...
The man who delivered Eli Manning to Giants endorses Daniel Jones
Ernie Accorsi will go down in New York Football Giants history as the man who delivered Eli Manning. He sounds as passionate about Daniel Jones as he did in 2004...
Dog in wheelchair beats the heat with a pool party
Watch out -- this pup is ready to play! Lion, an 11-year-old golden retriever, is determined to have as much fun as possible in his remaining days. Sadly, the adorable...
Chinese dog owners rush to buy coronavirus masks for their pooches
Chinese dog owners are scrambling to buy face masks for their pooches to protect them from the coronavirus, even though health experts are not convinced other species can catch the...
Democrat to push for John Roberts to decide on impeachment witnesses
In a last-ditch effort to call witnesses, one Democratic senator is expected to force a vote on requiring Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to subpoena impeachment witnesses like John...
Video shows Australian bushfire turn sky into post-apocalyptic hellscape
The video, which the Dunmore Rural Fire Brigade posted on its Facebook page, shows a fire truck and several smoke eaters gearing up to fight the inferno in New South...
Octopus surprises free diver with tentacled hug
Footage of the molluscular make-out session has gone viral on social media.
'So tone deaf': Aldi's latest internet challenge sparks furor
The grocery store Aldi is catching heat online after it paid an influencer to participate in a challenge, in which she had to feed her family for a week with...
Man faces jail time for spending $100K to feed town's cats
An Arizona man who has spent 14 years -- and up to $100,000 -- feeding his town’s feral cats could serve time behind bars for the act.
Anti-China sentiments, racism spreading along with coronavirus
The coronavirus outbreak has stoked a wave of anti-China sentiment around the globe, from shops barring entry to Chinese tourists and surprise health checks on foreign workers.
Pizza shop owner takes down 'fat people are harder to kidnap' sign
Apparently, he didn’t realize that January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
This Kobe Bryant fan tribute has left fans of the legend in absolute awe
This Rubik's cube artist is scoring big with Kobe Bryant fans around the world. Steven Brundage, a magician and entertainer from Los Angeles, California, stunned the internet with his mosaic...
Mike Bloomberg unveils Super Bowl commercial costing at least $10M
Mike Bloomberg on Thursday released his presidential campaign's 60-second Super Bowl commercial -- in which he targets gun violence in a message costing the billionaire former New York City mayor...
American's unlikely rise to Australian Open finalist started with adorable video
On a scorching hot afternoon at the Australian Open, 21-year old Sofia Kenin stepped onto the court of Rod Laver Arena to face top-ranked Ashleigh Barty in her maiden Grand...
Rand Paul set to upend Trump impeachment trial in push for whistleblower's name
Sen. Rand Paul is poised to roil the Senate impeachment trial Thursday as he attempts again to publicly name the person who filed a whistleblower complaint against President Trump. Supreme...
Bolton pushes back on White House book claims, is 'preparing' to testify
A lawyer for John Bolton is pushing back on the White House's assertion that his upcoming book contains classified information and therefore should not be published. Charles Cooper, Bolton's attorney,...
Minnesota priest apologizes for calling Islam 'greatest threat' to America
A Roman Catholic priest in Minnesota has apologized for calling Islam the “greatest threat in the world” to the United States and Christianity.
Chicken-sandwich craze has hatched poultry shortage
The popularity in chicken sandwiches from Popeyes and other fast-food chains has made smaller poultry harder to come by.
Senators ask final questions in Thursday impeachment session
Senators will finish posing questions to the legal teams representing House Democrats and President Trump in the Senate impeachment trial on Thursday.
Cops deliver McDonald's order after pulling over delivery driver
These police officers take their jobs to protect and "serve” seriously. Officers in the UK stepped in to deliver a customer’s stranded McDonald’s order after they pulled over a delivery...
Fossilized head of 340 million-year-old shark found in Kentucky cave
Scientists uncovered the prehistoric predator while excavating Mammoth Cave National Park.
This will change everything you think you know about the sun
This time, it's OK to stare into the sun.
Mom, brothers of slain 8-year-old boy kiss casket in emotional goodbye
Heartbroken mourners gathered Thursday to say a final goodbye to the 8-year-old Long Island boy who police say was slain by his NYPD cop father and the officer’s fiancée. Roughly...
Hangry bird: 'Extremely obese' owl takes wing again after strict diet
Her name is Plump.
Kawhi Leonard troubled by eerie Kobe helicopter connection
Kawhi Leonard patterned so much of his game and life after Kobe Bryant, right down to his use of a helicopter — and the same pilot — to get around...
Nebraska teacher brought to tears by students' generous act
A now-viral video showing a Nebraska teacher brought to tears after his students pitched in and bought him a pair of his favorite sneakers -- after his old sneakers were...
Why 49ers will score first in the Super Bowl
Two more prop plays to pass the time before kickoff of Super Bowl LIV (best available odds at U.S. sportsbooks): The plays First team to score — 49ers (-110): For...
Billionaire scraps search for girlfriend to join his lunar voyage
Yusaku Maezawa has abandoned his search for a girlfriend to join him on a lunar trip and canceled the TV show meant to document the adventure.
Teacher accused of sex acts with student in classroom, on plane
A married teacher in Michigan has been charged with having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old student -- assaulting her in a classroom, on an airplane and dozens of times...
Mailman pleads guilty to hiding mail he 'can't make time' to deliver
A Virginia mailman has pleaded guilty to stockpiling thousands of pieces of mail in a storage locker because he “can’t make time” and felt “pressured” to complete his route, according...
Altria's Juul investment takes a $4.1 billion hit
Altria took a $4.1 billion hit on its investment in Juul Labs in the fourth quarter of last year, making its stake in the e-cigarette maker worth just a third...
Three-foot-tall bodybuilder packs a big punch
Meet the world's smallest bodybuilder. Pratik, who stands 3 feet 3 inches tall, was born with shorter arms and legs — but that didn't stop him from hitting the gym...
25 travel accessories to take the stress out of your next trip
Contrary to popular belief, traveling is not supposed to be a maddening, anxiety-inducing nightmare. It should be smooth, stress-free, and simple. But alas, there are so many things beyond your...
Heatwave, high winds threaten to reignite Australian bushfires
Swathes of southeast Australia were bracing on Thursday for a days-long heatwave that threatens to stoke bushfires that have been burning for months.
Greta Thunberg applies to trademark her own name
STOCKHOLM -- Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg said on Instagram on Wednesday she has applied to register her name and that of the Fridays For Future movement she founded in...
US student trapped in Wuhan: 'I feel like I’m in an apocalypse'
A Florida-born college student says he's trapped in Wuhan, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, which he said has transformed the quarantined Chinese city into a veritable "apocalypse."
Facial recognition scanners at US airports coming under fire
Passenger-rights advocates worry about privacy concerns and the potential for hacking.
Kobe Bryant's 'worst' Lakers teammate has regrets over beef
A former Lakers teammate with whom Kobe Bryant had a war of words was hoping to make amends. Now Smush Parker, a Brooklyn native who played at Fordham and was...
Video captures doomed Red Bull plane's final flight that left 3 dead
Horrifying video captured the moment an aerobatic Red Bull plane crashed during a training flight in Guatemala, killing the American pilot and two women on the ground.
German nurse suspected of drugging 5 babies with morphine
BERLIN — A nurse at a German hospital has been arrested on suspicion that she administered morphine to five young babies, who were later found by staff with life-threatening breathing...
Jimmy Garoppolo's terrible texting might be Super Bowl's biggest controversy
Jimmy Garoppolo can't be perfect at everything.
Bettors must avoid these four Super Bowl 2020 prop pitfalls
VSiN’s “Bet Smart” will focus on Super Bowl betting strategies the next four days. Today, we focus on mistakes to avoid when choosing among the countless propositions (or “props”) that...
NJ mayor admits passing out drunk, pantsless in worker's bed — and may keep job
Mahwah Mayor John Roth's indiscretion was exposed after an anonymous letter signed by "concerned employees" began circulating last week.
Warren sends her dog to campaign in Iowa while stuck at impeachment trial
Sen. Elizabeth Warren's Iowa campaign is getting off to a "ruff" start. Stuck in the nation's capital for impeachment hearings, Warren (D-Mass.) has called on her pooch, Bailey, to campaign...
4-year-old boy reportedly killed during home invasion in Philadelphia
A 4-year-old boy was shot dead early Thursday during a home invasion robbery in Philadelphia, according to local reports. The boy’s father called 911 around 1 a.m., saying that the...
White House creates task force to monitor deadly coronavirus
The White House announced the creation of a coronavirus task force to help combat the deadly and fast-spreading disease. "The Task Force will lead the Administration’s efforts to monitor, contain,...
LaMelo Ball left one angry team behind in Australia
LaMelo Ball, out with a foot injury, left his Australian team this week to return to the United States to rehabilitate and prepare for the 2020 NBA Draft, leaving behind...
Coronavirus can spread on contaminated surfaces, experts warn
The UN’s World Health Organization on Thursday declared the deadly new coronavirus outbreak a global emergency — and revealed that the disease can spread more easily than previously thought. While...
Life expectancy in US is up — but just a little
The increase is being attributed to fewer deaths from cancer and drug overdoses.
NYPD investigates death of newborn boy found in Bronx home
Police are investigating the death of a newborn baby boy who was found unresponsive in his Bronx home, authorities said Thursday. One-month-old Kaseem Watkins was discovered unconscious by cops inside...
Father of missing newborn found dead, child not found
An Ambert Alert was issued Wednesday after cops in Miami found 1-week-old Andrew Caballeiro's mother, grandmother and great-grandmother dead.
Jennifer Lopez is too big to share Super Bowl 2020 halftime show
Sorry, Shakira. Jenny doesn’t need you on her block.
Upper East Side man's death ruled a homicide by cops
The death an Upper East Side man – who was found with his throat slit inside his apartment – has been ruled a homicide, police and law enforcement sources said...
So sick of this ship: Thousands stuck on cruise over coronavirus fears
An Italian cruise turned into a nail-biting waiting game for more than 6,000 tourists who were kept under lockdown before two Chinese passengers finally tested negative for the deadly coronavirus ...
Girlfriend of Kobe's helicopter pilot will 'never be over' his death
The pilot of Kobe Bryant's doomed helicopter left behind a girlfriend of 11 years who will "never be over" his death, a close friend has said. Ara Zobayan -- the...
Team Biden feels threat of Bloomberg's bid
Allies of Joe Biden have grown concerned about ex-New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg and the possibility he could split the moderate vote, handing the nomination to Bernie Sanders.
Party's over: Unilever may dump struggling tea brands
Unilever has kicked off a "strategic review" of its global tea business that could lead to the sale of famous brands such as Lipton and PG Tips.
Cabbie dons full hazmat suit to keep coronavirus at bay
This yellow cabbie in Beijing is going viral.
Mexico's most prominent butterfly activist found dead in a well
Homero Gómez González, a former logger who transformed into one of the most vocal defenders of central Mexico's monarch butterfly population, disappeared on Jan. 13.
Helicopter company pushes warning system that Bryant's lacked
Kobe Bryant's ill-fated Sikorsky S-76B wasn’t equipped with the Terrain Awareness and Warning System which could have provided a warning to the pilot if the chopper was in danger of...
Queen, Prince Charles hold crisis talks over Prince Andrew scandal
The Queen and her eldest son took time out for emergency talks just two weeks after the royal family's historic summit on Megxit.
Thieves nab Salvador Dali sculptures worth nearly $600,000
Up to a dozen bronze sculptures were taken, including several of Dali’s famous melting watches on a tree.
Russia closes border with China to prevent spread of coronavirus
The Foreign Ministry also advised Russians to avoid traveling to China.
'Donut' touch this sweet-toothed opossum's snack
This opossum runs on Dunkin'. Watch this adorable critter happily snack on a doughnut in the home of Texas-based wildlife rehabilitator Christi Whitus. The opossum is known for always swiping...
Novak Djokovic rolls past hurting Roger Federer
MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic was wondering, right along with everyone else, what sort of shape Roger Federer would be in for their Australian Open semifinal. So Djokovic was watching...
Grizzlies star rips 'cold' Madison Square Garden showers
You can add faulty Madison Square Garden showers to the list of disastrous things that occurred during the Knicks' ugly 127-106 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. After...
Saquon Barkley gives first impressions of Giants' new coaches
MIAMI — Enter Joe Judge, exit Eli Manning. While staying quiet since topping 1,000 rushing yards in the final game of his second season, Saquon Barkley kept a close eye...
Why Knicks fans' Frank Ntilikina chants went unanswered
The Garden chanted “We want Frank!” Interim coach Mike Miller never obliged, because, it turned out, he could not. Miller said he found out late that Frank Ntilikina was unavailable...
Kobe Bryant's 60-point finale left Lakers' ex-assistant in 'tears'
Paul Pressey can still feel the electricity in the building that night. The excitement every time the ball found Kobe Bryant’s hands. The raucous reactions to every made basket. The...
Ravens star: Giants new RB coach will help Saquon Barkley
MIAMI — He is going to love him. And he is going to help him. That is the word from Ravens running back Mark Ingram, who calls Burton Burns the...
Knicks and the fans reach their breaking point
The Knicks looked lethargic for 47 minutes Wednesday night at the Garden, ready to concede what would be a one-sided 127-106 loss to the red-hot Grizzlies. Then Memphis forward Jae...
It's pick-your-poison when it comes to Chiefs' wide receivers
MIAMI — Pick your poison. That’ll be a dilemma for the 49ers defense when San Francisco faces Kansas City in Super Bowl 2020 Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium. Which Chiefs...
What Eli Manning's ex-backup had to say about retired QB
MIAMI — “Great.’’ That is how Sage Rosenfels described how Eli Manning treated backup quarterbacks. Rosenfels spent 12 years in the NFL and made only 12 starts during that time....
NFL pushing for 17-game season in CBA negotiations
MIAMI — The logical response to a slight increase in concussions and lower-body injuries in the NFL in 2019 doesn’t seem to be playing more football. But the NFL reportedly...
Rangers' prospect pool is filled with tantalizing talent
The point of the rebuild was to stockpile assets, and that is exactly what the Rangers have done. Far more than just what’s in the minors at AHL Hartford, the...
Jae Crowder, ESPN analyst get in Twitter spat after Knicks fiasco
Jae Crowder didn’t just draw the ire of the Knicks for his controversial late steal, he caught the attention of ESPN analyst Tim Legler. Legler, who played in the NBA...
Bermuda Triangle shipwreck discovered almost a century after vanishing
A team of experts has located the wreck of a merchant ship that vanished in the Bermuda Triangle in 1925. The fate of the SS Cotopaxi has long been shrouded...
Dad recalls Kobe Bryant granting his teen son’s dying wish
A father in Iowa recalled the time that Kobe Bryant gifted his cancer-stricken son a game-worn jersey just three months before the teen passed away. Billy Thorington, whose son Cody...
Accused murderer stabbed victim 22 times, torched house
The man accused of killing a Brooklyn philanthropist last week allegedly stabbed him 22 times and then set his house on fire, prosecutors alleged at his arraignment Wednesday. Dondre Richardson,...
Portion of US border wall topples into Mexico
A newly constructed portion of the US border wall tumbled into Mexico Wednesday afternoon amid high winds, a report said. Panels from the wall broke free from their concrete foundation,...
American storms into Australian Open final
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Sofia Kenin never flinched. Not when she was twice a point from dropping the opening set of her first Grand Slam semifinal at the Australian Open....
Young fan's selfie may be one of the last photos of Kobe Bryant
A young boy's sneak selfie of Kobe Bryant at the former NBA star's basketball academy in California may be one of the last photographs of Bryant before he was killed...
Lakers have been 'forever changed' by death of Kobe Bryant
The Los Angeles Lakers reacted to the death of the legendary Kobe Bryant on Wednesday night. "We are devastated and have been forever changed by the sudden loss of Kobe...
Search warrant executed at alleged wife-killer's home day after suicide attempt
Connecticut authorities executed a warrant on Wednesday at the home of accused wife-killer Fotis Dulos as he remained in "dire" condition at Jacobi Medical Center from a suicide attempt. The...