February 3, 2020
Watch: Iowa Democratic caucus organizer hung up on while trying to report results
A Democratic caucus organizer in Iowa tried to call in results to his state party on Monday night — only to get hung up on.
What went into Henrik Lundqvist's Rangers benching
The old-time smiles and exuberance lasted through Super Bowl Sunday, but that was it. Because after Henrik Lundqvist collected his first shutout since 2017 on Saturday in Detroit, he lasted...
Hong Kong sees first death from coronavirus
A man in Hong Kong has died from coronavirus, it was revealed Tuesday, the second person outside of mainland China killed by the virus. The 39-year-old patient had been suffering...
Nets guard to defend All-Star crown after tough decision
Joe Harris decided to defend his 3-Point Contest title at NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago, then went out and had 16 points, four rebounds and two assists in a Nets...
Iowa caucus results in chaos amid reporting 'inconsistencies'
The first contest in the Democratic race to challenge President Trump descended into chaos Monday night and Tuesday morning, as reporting “inconsistencies” in the Iowa caucuses ended with zero results...
Behind the Nets' trade deadline mentality
Despite Kyrie Irving’s statements that the Nets need more pieces to win — and his second significant injury already this season — the trade deadline seems likely to come and...
More than 30 migrants found inside hidden compartment of dump truck in Texas
A dump truck carrying 36 migrants in a secret compartment was found in Texas near the Mexican border last week, a report said. Police in Laredo received an anonymous call...
What to expect if the markets take a coronavirus 'swan' dive
Black swans. You are going to start hearing about these birds a lot if the stock market keeps going lower because of the worldwide coronavirus scare. No, the swans didn’t...
Team Trump pushes reelection campaign in Iowa
The 2020 presidential candidate with the biggest presence in Iowa on caucuses day might just have been the barely challenged Republican incumbent. More than 120 surrogates for President Trump blitzed...
Midtown tower will make Grand Central area a pedestrian haven
It’s been six years in the making, and now, One Vanderbilt — East Midtown’s first major ground-up new office tower in more than a half-century — is six months from...
Trump's impeachment defense team argues voters should decide his fate
President Donald Trump’s lawyers argued against impeachment Monday, saying that voters should decide his fate in November, while Democrats maintained that he couldn’t be trusted and was too dangerous to...
Caucus voters most concerned about which candidate can beat Trump
Democratic caucusgoers in Iowa would rather have a nominee who can beat President Donald Trump in November's general election than one who agrees with them on the issues, entrance polls...
Nets roll to big win without Kyrie Irving
With Kyrie Irving hurt, the Nets need more from struggling Caris LeVert. More minutes, more scoring, more everything. And Monday he gave it to them. LeVert’s best performance in months...
Now is not the time for President Trump's proposed tax cuts
Here we go again. President Trump is promising another tax cut. Don’t get me wrong, I love it when my taxes decline, even if by a few bucks a paycheck....
Rangers, Lundqvist get reality check in eye-opening loss
After a weekend of feasting on the delectable Winged Wheel, the Rangers bit into the Stars and cracked a tooth. That happy little landing the Rangers had coming out of...
Grubhub hasn't refunded majority of restaurants for bogus fees
A survey conducted by the NYC Hospitality Alliance last month found that some 62 percent of area eateries were charged for accepting calls through Grubhub-owned phone lines that never resulted...
Knicks' gutsy win overshadowed by trade deadline buzz
CLEVELAND — The Knicks will roll into Thursday’s trade deadline on a two-game winning streak after an exciting 139-134 overtime victory over the Cavaliers as Marcus Morris pulled out...
Trump pretends to conduct orchestra during Super Bowl national anthem
O say can you see ... the president goofing off during the national anthem? President Trump was caught in a new video fidgeting, adjusting his chair and pretending to conduct...
Michael Avenatti's client totally blindsided by Nike demands
Michael Avenatti kept his client in total darkness as he maneuvered to shakedown Nike for some $20 million, a witness testified Monday in the lawyer's extortion trial. "I trusted that...
Hear it: 911 calls from Kobe Bryant helicopter crash released
Several 911 callers reported hearing loud booms and seeing flames after the California helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others, according to audio released by...
Phoenix couple accused of concealing dead body for years
PHOENIX — A Phoenix couple accused of abusing three adopted children who have been removed from their custody allegedly concealed the dead body of another foster child in an attic...
Iowa caucus goer's 'concealed bottle of wine' shatters when dropped on floor
Vote blue — drink red. An Iowa caucus attendee brought a "concealed bottle of wine" to a Des Moines precinct on Monday night and accidentally dropped it on the floor,...
The Chiefs have all the makings of the NFL's next dynasty
MIAMI — The fastest team in the NFL is not running from expectations. No sooner had the Chiefs won their first Super Bowl in 50 years than players were hyping...
State politicians push pet shops to sell rescue dogs, shun breeders
ALBANY — Democratic state lawmakers are recalibrating a push that would crack down on the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits at retail pet shops across New York. State Senate...
Jordan Montgomery ready for any Yankees opportunity
TAMPA — Jordan Montgomery isn’t sure where he’ll fit into the Yankees’ plans this season, because they are set to enter spring training with five starters. But the 27-year-old, who...
Major 49ers concerns arise after quarterback and coach are exposed
MIAMI — In sports, legacies are built on what players and coaches do in the biggest moments of the biggest games. The 49ers went 13-3 this season, won the NFC...
Trump's acquittal will, at long last, bring an end to the 2016 election
And so 2016 finally draws to a close. It’s been the longest election year in American history. It ran from Feb. 1, 2016, the date of the Iowa caucuses, to...
Mets' new manager opens up to The Post before spring training
PORT ST. LUCIE — Spend an hour with new Mets manager Luis Rojas and you begin to see the character, the strength of will and determination, the baseball-first mentality and...
Here's whom New York lawmakers are bringing to the State of the Union
A Ground Zero responder, a 6-year-old boy from the Bronx, and a lawmaker's own grandson: those are some New Yorkers going to the 2020 State of the Union. Like other...
Near or far, here are 5 amazing ski slopes worth the schlep
With the holidays now over, we gleefully enter into that sweet spot of the winter season when the rush of vacationers subsides; prices lower and pistes become less crowded. For...
Federal prosecutors sue NYC to get info on 2 illegal immigrants
Federal prosecutors asked a court Monday to force the city to cough up intel on two illegal immigrants who were arrested but released despite ICE detention orders — including a...
No-bail activists are telling you not to believe your lying eyes
A man accused of attempting to rape a woman at a Brooklyn subway station had been set loose on the streets because of New York’s misguided bail “reform” — and...
Bloomberg: 'No question' Trump is worried about my candidacy
Presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg said in a new interview that “there’s no question” he was getting under President Donald Trump’s skin after the commander-in-chief and Bloomberg’s campaign traded barbs over...
This principal does very well as she pushes 'social justice'
Ruth Lacey, the principal of Beacon HS in Hell’s Kitchen, is proof positive that you can do quite nicely by smiling at “social justice” insanity. Lacey has been allegedly accepting...
An expert shares tips for saving big bucks on airfares and hotels
I’ve been analyzing airfares and hotel rates for most of my working life. (Sad, right?) But at least I’ve learned a thing or two -- or three. Here’s my most...
Astros name James Click GM as makeover continues
Not long after getting a new manager, the Houston Astros have themselves a new general manager. James Click will take over the Astros after having served as the Tampa Bay...
How long will it take for Joe Biden to give good answer to Hunter questions?
Joe Biden really doesn’t want to talk about son Hunter’s Ukraine windfall and thinks it’s outrageous that the media keep asking about it. Don’t they know whose side they’re on?...
Man freed thanks to bail reform, then busted in rape, shows what lawmakers got wrong
Exactly as legislators intended, New York’s new no-bail law led to Arjun Tyler’s release from jail in December — just weeks before he was arrested for allegedly trying to rape...
The best towns for non-skiers to spend winter weekends
Let them brag about their black diamond trails and handsome Slovenian ski instructor. You’ve got functional hamstrings and a face free of goggle tan lines. But just because you’d rather...
The six places New Yorkers should travel to in 2020
There’s no better excuse than the dawn of a new decade to spice up the way you spend hard-earned PTO. Whether you dip into New England for a weekend or...
This Kobe Bryant tribute would have made him proud
A Kobe Bryant fan dribbled a basketball during a half marathon in California to honor the Lakers legend and the other eight victims of a helicopter crash last month. Wearing...
Judge approves takeover of hotel shelter following law enforcement raid
A judge placed an embattled Big Apple shelter operator in receivership Monday -- a week after its offices were raided in connection with a billing scheme that allegedly scammed the...
Bridgewater founder blasts WSJ over 'intentional factual errors'
Billionaire Ray Dalio lashed out at the Wall Street Journal on Monday for writing about his apparent refusal to hand over the reins of his investment empire to his hand-picked...
Jeffrey Epstein's estate is worth millions more than anticipated
Jeffrey Epstein's estate is worth over $57 million more than a previous estimate and it's made over $1 million by selling off some assets including a Bentley worth almost $200,000,...
NYC teachers union prez backing Joe Biden
New York City teachers’ union president Mike Mulgrew is backing Joe Biden for president. Mulgrew, head of the United Federation of Teachers, is listed as a Biden delegate on petitions...
Coronavirus death toll in China rises to 425 people
The death toll from the new coronavirus outbreak in China has spiked to 425. Chinese authorities said on Tuesday, local time, that there had been 64 new fatalities reported in...
The necessary evolution of Miguel Andujar is underway
TAMPA — The evolution of Miguel Andujar continued Monday as the 24-year-old worked again in left field, as he looks to prove he’s capable of playing a more versatile role...
Nicolas Cage's meta movie about Nicolas Cage gets 2021 release date
Lionsgate has set a March 19, 2021 wide-release date for "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent," the meta action comedy that stars Nicolas Cage as a version of himself. Tom...
Chiefs' DT pays for dog adoption fees after Super Bowl win
Fresh off his Super Bowl win, it was revealed that Kansas City Chiefs player Derrick Nnadi would be paying for the dog adoption fees at a local animal shelter. The...
Democrat boss to Speaker Johnson: Ban menthol cigarettes now!
The new head of Brooklyn’s Democratic Party is trying to light a fire under Speaker Corey Johnson and the rest of the City Council to pass long-stalled legislation to ban menthol...
Martin Brodeur knows Henrik Lundqvist's struggle all too well
The franchise goalie, the franchise icon, was being displaced. Everyone could see that. The trade deadline was approaching and for the first time, serious talk circulated about asking him to...
Staples Center begins cleanup of Kobe Bryant memorial
LOS ANGELES — A massive memorial created by the public outside Staples Center after the death of former Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant was being dismantled Monday, with an official saying...
Armed robber busted after bank tellers recognize her as former client
A woman robbed a Bronx bank a gunpoint Monday and made off with cash -- but employees recognized her as a one-time customer and helped lead cops to her home,...
Diva dogs have crazy beauty routines before Westminster Dog Show
Everyone wants a leg up on the competition, especially at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. On Sunday through Feb. 11, some 3,000 pups will put their best paws forward...
'A Million Little Things' star James Roday explains character's 'dark' meltdown
Gary Mendez will spiral deeper down his emotional rabbit hole on "A Million Little Things." Call it the winter of his discontent. "It's been a pretty dark second half of...
Jeffrey Epstein victim will be at State of the Union as California rep's guest
One of Jeffrey Epstein's accusers -- who says the millionaire pedophile sexually abused her starting when she was 14 -- will be at the 2020 State of the Union on...
Kanye West's Sunday Service with Joel Osteen coming to Yankee Stadium
Kanye West and his Sunday Service Choir are set to boogie down in The Bronx — on a Saturday. West and his choir announced Monday they will put on another...
VA Deputy Secretary fired after less than five months on job
Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary James Byrne was fired Monday morning -- less than five months after assuming the role. Byrne was axed “due to loss of confidence in [his] ability...
City Council shows support for de Blasio's new TLC pick
Mayor Bill de Blasio's latest pick to take over the city's Taxi and Limousine Commission sailed through her first City Council hearing on Monday — a stark contrast to the...
Issues with smartphone app could delay Iowa caucus results
Issues with the new smartphone app for reporting the results of the crucial Iowa Democratic caucus could delay the count of the votes tonight in the bellwether contest. Precinct chairs...
Lisa Murkowski agrees with Lamar Alexander that Trump acted inappropriately
Sen. Lisa Murkowski told reporters Monday she agrees with fellow Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander, who also voted not to hear witnesses at the Senate impeachment trial, that President Donald Trump...
Have you traveled to the world's fastest-growing tourist destinations?
Wanderlust is on the rise, and that's leading to a shake-up among the word's most traveled tourist destinations. Trips abroad were up 4 percent in 2019 with 1.5 billion flights...
Meet the Democrats' State of the Union rebuttal pick
After President Donald Trump finishes the annual State of the Union address Tuesday night, all eyes will be on Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who will deliver the Democratic response to...
Lev Parnas won't say if he plans to cooperate in criminal case
Lev Parnas declined to answer Monday when asked if he planned to cooperate in the criminal case against him, as a judge ruled the trial will kick off in October....
Regulators approve environmental review for Line 3 pipeline
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota utility regulators on Monday approved a revised environmental review for Enbridge Energy’s plan to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across the state....
Anti-feminism at halftime and other commentary
Culture critic: Anti-Feminism at Halftime Shakira and Jennifer Lopez’s Super Bowl halftime performance was supposedly about “celebrating their Latino heritage and empowering women” — but The Washington Examiner’s Madeline Fry...
Dunkaroos are coming back after being discontinued in 2012
Even in 2020, the 1990s still aren't over. Dunkaroos, the popular snack packs featuring kangaroo-themed cookies with a small tub of frosting, will return to shelves this summer. "Definitely coming...
Coronavirus hurting Apple's iPhone supply chain, analyst warns
The coronavirus is likely to take a bite out of iPhone sales, a top tech analyst said. TFI Securities’ Ming-Chi Kuo is slashing his forecast for first-quarter iPhone sales by...
Trump defender Elise Stefanik out-raised Schiff and AOC last quarter
Rep. Elise Stefanik -- the upstate lawmaker who became an overnight GOP superstar with her performance in the impeachment inquiry -- raised a whopping $3.2 million in campaign contributions over...
Jill Biden says it's 'hard' to call Lindsey Graham a friend these days
Former second lady Dr. Jill Biden described it as "hard" to consider Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) a friend now that he's forged an allegiance with President Donald Trump and vowed...
Ex-Obama cabinet member exploring NYC mayoral bid
Shaun Donovan, who served as President Barack Obama's housing secretary and budget director, is exploring a 2021 run for New York City mayor. "As a lifelong New Yorker, I've committed...
Doctors and nurses are influencers now, but can you trust them?
Fashion and beauty influencers have been earning fame, and a living, on social media for some time. Now, medical professionals are going on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube to get their...
MMA fighter suffers grisly broken arm from refusing to quit
MMA star Pat Sabatini suffered a gruesome broken arm as he refused to tap out against James Gonzalez in their Cage Fury Fighting Championship title fight. The 29-year-old lost his...
Dog missing for years reunited with owner thanks to beer can
BRADENTON, Fla. — A Florida brewery that recently began placing shelter dogs’ faces on beer cans helped reunite a Minnesota woman with her dog, Hazel, who went missing three years...
Thief bolts after snatching package from hands of UPS guy
This guy is taking porch piracy to swashbuckling new levels. An unidentified man was caught on video snatching a package out of the hands of a UPS delivery person after...
Jay-Z's NFL partnership apparently doesn't include standing for national anthem
Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the football game, there it was: “Kaep 2: Electric Boogaloo.” Did we really have to go through the whole...
Why are people burning Supreme gear for online attention?
They're burning cash for clicks. Social media influencers have found a pricey new way to increase interaction -- by destroying coveted Supreme gear on video. "It triggers people," Gianmarco Garofalo...
Coronavirus hospital built in 10 days opens its doors in China
The gigantic coronavirus hospital that China constructed in just 10 days has opened its doors to patients. Huoshenshan Hospital -- on the outskirts of Wuhan, where the deadly virus originated --...
NYC has spike in shootings, other major crimes to start year
New York City has started 2020 with a bang — marking nearly 30% more shootings amid a rise in most major crimes, official NYPD statistics revealed Monday. Serious crime increased...
Former Texas cop convicted of rape gets 10 years' probation
A former Texas cop convicted of raping a woman he encountered during a domestic violence call has dodged jail time in the case -- and will instead serve 10 years...
Sen. Joni Ernst says impeaching Joe Biden was 'just a hypothetical'
Sen. Joni Ernst said Monday that she was only speaking "hypothetically" when she suggested over the weekend that former Vice President Joe Biden could be impeached over supposed misconduct in...
Virginia GOP lawmaker tries to nix own bill to oust statue of segregationist
Be careful what you wish for ... A Republican state lawmaker in Virginia proposed legislation to take down a statue of a Democratic segregationist as a jab at efforts to...
Knicks' new trade possibility emerges around Julius Randle
CLEVELAND -- Julius Randle’s intentions were being named as an All-Star this season after signing a three-year, $63 million package with the Knicks on July 1. That didn’t happen as...
The factors that led the Red Sox down this Mookie Betts trade path
There were years, decades, nearly a century when the Red Sox had to prioritize a season over their near future. Such was championship-drought life during The Curse. Four titles in...
Burger King says it never promised Impossible Whoppers were vegan in lawsuit response
Burger King is defending itself against a class-action lawsuit over its Impossible Whopper, arguing that it never advertised the popular meatless item as vegan or promised to cook them any...
Parents outraged over 'vulgar' J.Lo and Shakira halftime show
Pearls were clutched.
Americans are most confident cooking this meal
Over a third of Americans have felt judged about their cooking skills, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 people found, when it comes to their skills in the...
Super Bowl ratings rebound after Patriots snoozer
Super Bowl 2020 turned out to be the 10th most-watched championship game in NFL history. Drawing 1.3 percent more viewers than last year, Sunday’s matchup between the Chiefs and 49ers...
Judge scolds lawyer for suspect in Hanukkah party stabbing
A federal judge scolded the defense lawyer for accused Hanukkah-party slasher Grafton Thomas on Monday after suggesting he tipped off reporters to a sealed hearing in the case last month.
School safety agent arrested in bail fraud scam
An NYPD school safety agent was arrested for running a bail money scam that took in nearly $10,000 from an elderly woman, cops said Monday. Jarilsa Gaton was taken into...
'Can't Say Goodbye': Listen to Brian McKnight's new song honoring Kobe Bryant
"Someone like you comes only once in a lifetime," sings "Back at One" R&B crooner Brian McKnight, 50, in a new tribute track for the late great Kobe Bryant and...
Patrick Mahomes isn't sweating looming mega-deal talks with Chiefs
Fresh off the first Super Bowl win of his short NFL career, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes isn’t too concerned with the fact that his rookie contract will expire at the...
2 killed, 1 wounded in shooting at Texas A&M University residence hall
Two women were killed and a young child wounded in a shooting at a residence hall at Texas A&M University-Commerce on Monday, according to officials. University police officers responding to...
Tribune names finance chief to CEO post amid cost-cutting
The publisher of the Chicago Tribune and the New York Daily News has named its chief financial officer to the CEO post as it ramps up efforts to streamline its...
Disturbing video goes inside Jeffrey Epstein's Palm Beach estate
Disturbing video taken inside Jeffrey Epstein’s sprawling Palm Beach estate gives an inside look into the late billionaire’s creepy proclivities -- including a taste for pink carpets, red-light-district lighting and...
More Americans choosing financial security over traditional life milestones
Say goodbye to traditional life milestones like marriage, children and buying a home — according to new research, 61 percent agree these are no longer important. The poll of 2,000...
Vatican sends thousands of face masks to China amid coronavirus outbreak
The Vatican has sent hundreds of thousands of face masks to China to try to help combat the deadly coronavirus outbreak, church officials said Monday. "The masks are destined to...
Paramedic who helps terminally ill patients with bucket lists takes couple on final beach trip
A terminally ill couple had their dying wish granted by a former paramedic who took them to visit a beach for the last time. Kees Veldboer, 60, from the Netherlands,...
Super Bowl snoozer revealed as powerful Hillary Clinton ally
There’s rich — and then there’s sleeping-at-the-Super-Bowl rich. The guy caught on now-viral video snoozing at Sunday’s Super Bowl is a deep-pocketed Clinton family crony who once served as a...
Chiefs heiress celebrates birthday early with Super Bowl win
Brittany Matthews wasn't the only Chiefs fan going wild after Kansas City's Super Bowl 2020 win. Gracie Hunt, daughter of Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, celebrated with the team on Sunday...
Where the bar is for Jones, Darnold after Mahomes' Super Bowl magic
No one should be expecting Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones to be Patrick Mahomes. Because no one is Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes will be the NFL’s first $40 Million Man, and...
Cole Anthony changes everything for North Carolina
Things have been tumultuous this season for North Carolina, but the Tar Heels now have star guard Cole Anthony back from injury as they look to make a late push...
Tesla stock soars 20 percent after analysts boost price target
Elon Musk’s Tesla party just won’t quit. The electric-car maker’s already surging stock rose another 20 percent on Monday after Panasonic said that the car-battery factory it runs with Tesla...
J.Crew Factory clearance an extra 70% off for Super Bowl sale
The Super Bowl may be over, but these J.Crew Factory savings are not. J.Crew Factory is offering an extra 70% off on a variety of its clearance items, including clothes,...
These Amazon subscription boxes make the perfect gift
When you've exhausted all you gifting options for your loved one, a subscription box from Amazon is always a solid option. Because what's better than a gift that keeps on...
Deputies search for Colorado boy who vanished while visiting friend
Gannon Stauch was last seen walking out of his Colorado Springs home on Jan. 27 when he told his stepmother that he was headed to a friend’s house.
This offseason was a perfect storm for Yankees’ World Series burden
Perhaps Dusty Baker is Andy Reid. The terrific regular season manager/coach whose tactical blind spots lead to one postseason heartbreak after another. Reid, after Super Bowl Sunday, no longer has...
How crews are using planes to combat huge locust outbreak in East Africa
NASUULU CONSERVANCY, Kenya — As locusts by the billions — yes, billions — descend on parts of Kenya in the worst outbreak in 70 years, small planes are flying low...
BlackBerry future in doubt as deal with manufacturer ends
The future of BlackBerry's smartphones is looking squishy. The Chinese company that manufacturers the beloved smartphone for much of the world says it has to stop selling them. TCL Communication...
Stephen King quits Facebook
Stephen King, the unequivocal king of horror, is afraid of one thing: Facebook. On Friday, the outspoken 72-year-old author took to Twitter to inform his followers about his concerns over...
How a failed Knicks tryout led to the takeoff of a luxury jean brand
Jovan Acree says his “rags-to-riches" story was born after a failed tryout for the New York Knicks. Acree played in the semi-pros — but often found himself sleeping on couches...
Mexican president wants to raffle off his plane
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador wants to raffle off the country's version of Air Force One — saying the $130 million plane he inherited is too fancy for him,...
Brand's 'Kobe Bryant makeup challenge' slammed as tone-deaf
This makeup brand's "tribute" is more of a crass promotion, critics say. Makeup brand the Crayon Case kicked off Black History Month with a Kobe Bryant-inspired makeup challenge that many...
China has yet to allow CDC in country to help with coronavirus
China has so far refused to allow the CDC into the country to help on the coronavirus, the Trump administration says. "We continue to offer assistance to the Chinese. We...
Miracle baby born after pregnant mom killed in drive-by shooting
A pregnant Milwaukee mom was killed — but her baby miraculously spared — when a gunman in a passing car opened fire on her party bus over the weekend, according...
Judge set to oversee Avenatti's Stormy Daniels trial dead at 72
Manhattan federal Judge Deborah Batts who was slated to oversee Michael Avenatti's Stormy Daniels-related embezzlement trial, has died. She was 72. The Philadelphia-born jurist, who was the first openly gay...
New cannabis compound could get you 30 times higher than THC
Tired of your same ol' Mary Jane? Italian scientists have discovered a new cannabis compound that could be as much as 30 times stronger than tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the stuff in...
Super Bowl podcast: How the game turned for the Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs' 50-year wait to win a Super Bowl is over. It's a special "Gang's All Here" meets "Blue Rush" podcast, led by Jimmy Failla and me. "Gang's...
‘Hamilton’ movie with original Broadway cast coming in 2021
Movie theaters aren’t throwing away their shot to have “Hamilton” on the big screen. Disney is bringing a film of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical sensation with the original Broadway cast to...
A Mookie Betts trade is imminent
A Mookie Betts deal appears to be imminent. Baseball insider Ken Rosenthal reported on MLB Network Monday that the Red Sox could trade the former AL MVP within the next...
Will Bloomberg attend the Las Vegas debate if he qualifies?
With donor requirements out of the way, 2020 contender Mike Bloomberg could qualify to face his Democratic competitors on the debate stage later this month -- but with just over...
Animal lovers are breaking into Wuhan homes to feed starving pets
BEIJING - A 43-year-old native of Wuhan, a central Chinese city ravaged by a coronavirus outbreak, said he climbed up rusty pipes to the third-floor balcony of an apartment to...
Forever 21 reaches $81M sale deal with mall owners
Bankrupt fashion retailer Forever 21 has made a deal to sell most of its business for $81 million to a group of buyers that includes two of its biggest landlords.
Florida coach fired for telling students to 'stop acting black'
Kendall Bradley is also accused of sharing students' grades with teammates to embarrass them.
Cancer patient gets 10 months in jail for shoplifting $110 in groceries
A Pennsylvania woman with advanced-stage ovarian cancer has been sentenced to at least 10 months behind bars for stealing nearly $110 worth of groceries -- prompting a Twitter tirade from...
Knicks trade rumors swirling around All-Star point guard
CLEVELAND — The Knicks had all three of their point guards available and healthy for Monday’s 139-134 overtime win over the Cavaliers. And the trio all played well, led by...
FDA approves first drug to treat peanut allergies
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug to treat life-threatening peanut allergies in children. The new drug -- AR101, or Palforzia -- does not provide a...
China using drones to break up outdoor gatherings amid coronavirus outbreak
BEIJING - Rather than risk being infected with the coronavirus, officials in some rural parts of China are literally watching over citizens, using drones to deter outdoor gatherings amid an...
Florida man allegedly hanged veteran's support dog — because it was barking
A Florida man was arrested for allegedly hanging a veteran’s emotional support dog with an electrical cord — because it was barking, according to new reports. Robert Leroy Edwards, 38,...
Iowa cau-kiss: Biden's gross smooch with granddaughter
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden gave his 19-year-old granddaughter a kiss on the lips during a campaign rally in Iowa on Sunday, prompting some grossed-out responses on social media. The...
NYPD cop adopting kitten he found abandoned in the Bronx
A big-hearted Bronx cop plans on adopting a kitten that he and his partner found in a garbage can, the NYPD said in an online post.
Cerebral palsy patient dies after caretaker quarantined for coronavirus
BEIJING -- Chinese authorities removed two officials in Hubei province, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, over the death of a cerebral palsy patient whose father and sole caretaker was...
Lucky lizard brought back to life with CPR
There’s nothing cold-blooded about this rescue. A lizard CPR video posted by Gordon Fire Station in New South Wales, Australia, shows how one firefighter saved the life of an unconscious...
How Giants can learn from 49ers' Super Bowl makeover
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – So many said so much to so many in the days leading up to Super Bowl 2020, and if Merle Webb were here, playing for the...
London tourist hot spot evacuated over possible unexploded WWII bomb
A major tourist hot spot in central London was being evacuated Monday after the discovery of a suspected unexploded World War II bomb. A wide area of hip Soho around...
US to evacuate more Americans from China amid coronavirus outbreak
"We have a handful more flights that will be heading to China to bring Americans back home from Hubei province," said the Secretary of State.
Study finds more evidence that new coronavirus is linked to bats
There's growing evidence that bats sparked the new coronavirus that has killed more than 350 people, researchers said Monday. Two new studies published Monday in the journal Nature reveal that...
Earth Fare grocery chain may close all stores
Another grocery company is headed for the compost heap. The North Carolina-based organic grocery chain Earth Fare, which has stores in Florida, Georgia, Virginia and other southeastern states, said it...
The best fan photos from Super Bowl 2020
The best fan photos of Super Bowl 2020
These states now ban animal testing for cosmetics
LAS VEGAS — A growing number of U.S. states are considering a ban on the sale or import of cosmetics that have been tested on animals, as advocates argue testing...
How Patrick Mahomes and girlfriend celebrated long after Super Bowl
"You & this team deserved this," Matthews gushed on Instagram.
Chiefs fan runs on field and gets 'Super' tackled
As the Kansas City Chiefs celebrated their epic Super Bowl win, one fan couldn't contain his excitement. Watch as the superfan sprints across the confetti-covered turf — arms outstretched —...
The Trouble with Harry's: FTC moves to block razor maker's $1.4 billion acquisition
The feds are moving to block the $1.4 billion acquisition of shaving startup Harry’s by Schick owner Edgewell Personal Care, saying the deal would raise consumer prices.
Florida prosecutors release trove of Jeffrey Epstein files
Florida prosecutors released their entire Jeffrey Epstein case file from when the serial pedophile was first investigated more than a decade ago and posted it online so the public can...
Gritty is innocent
Fans everywhere can rejoice: Gritty is innocent. Philadelphia police said Monday morning that the person portraying the bizarre yet endearing Flyers mascot did not punch a 13-year-old boy in November,...
Senate hears closing arguments in Trump's trial
The 100 senators will hear four hours of closing arguments split equally between Trump’s legal team and manager from the Democratic-controlled House, which charged him with abusing power by pressuring...
Patrick Mahomes friend posts yearbook where he predicted Super Bowl win
As Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was crowned MVP Sunday night after defeating the 49ers in Super Bowl 2020, one former friend of his was not the least bit surprised. High...
There are more students experiencing homelessness than ever before
There are more public-school students than ever who don’t have a home to shelter them every night and for many, school is their only safety net, advocates say. The number...
Finding best value in early Opening Day 2020 wagers
With the NFL season now officially over, it’s time for bettors to start thinking about ... Major League Baseball? You probably thought I was going to say “March Madness.” But,...
Two young gorillas embrace in adorable photo
Sometimes you just need to cuddle. A photographer snapped a heartwarming picture of two young gorillas embracing at a zoo in Czech Republic earlier this week. Kiburi and his younger...
Andy Reid's dream Super Bowl celebration: Trophy wife, cheeseburger
Chiefs coach Andy Reid won the Kansas City Chiefs their first Lombardi Trophy in 50 years on Sunday, winning Super Bowl 2020 over the 49ers, but it apparently wasn’t the...
Fabulous first-date fashions for Valentine's Day
Six sassy outfit ideas to inspire you to think beyond the basic dress-and-heels this V-Day
Most Americans think Monday after the Super Bowl should be a holiday
It’s official: Americans do not look forward to Mondays — especially after big events. A poll of 2,000 full-time office workers found the majority of respondents said Mondays are their...
Atlanta woman admits to killing 3-year-old for eating cupcake
LaShirley Morris pleaded guilty in the death of KeJuan Mason, who was found badly battered and bruised in a “roach-infested” house in southwest Atlanta.
Watch this Chiefs fan's epic reaction to Super Bowl win
This fan sure didn't "fumble" his reaction. For Matthew Barker, a lifelong Kansas City Chiefs fan from Mankato, Minnesota, the team's first win in 50 years felt like a long...
Bernie Sanders compared poor whites to slaves, apartheid South Africa
Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders has routinely compared poor whites in Vermont to US slaves and Africans living under apartheid, according to reports. Sanders, who is leading the pack of front-runners...
Failed Super Bowl streaker revealed as Instagram model
The year of sports flashing did not extend to 2020. A Super Bowl 2020 fan was tackled — still mostly clothed — moments after she charged the field at Sunday's...
Chinese ambassador to Israel compares coronavirus travel bans to Holocaust
China's acting ambassador to Israel is under fire for comparing coronavirus-related travel bans to the Jewish people being denied international refuge during the Holocaust. Dai Yuming said Sunday at a...
Why the Iowa caucuses are so important
The battle for the White House begins in earnest Monday in the humble Midwestern state of Iowa.
Russian satellite appears to be stalking US satellite
President Trump’s relationship with Russia has factored a good bit into the impeachment trial that’s captivated Washington DC and the national press in recent days. But for everyone loudly decrying...
ISIS claims responsibility for London stabbing attack
ISIS on Monday claimed responsibility for a 20-year-old ex-con’s stabbing attack that injured three people in London, according to a report. "The perpetrator of the attack in Streatham district in...
Biden irked by question about Hunter's 'sleazy' Ukraine dealings
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden bristled when he was asked during an interview about his son Hunter's work for a Ukrainian energy company that is at the heart of the...
All the info you need for next year's Super Bowl
Super Bowl 2020 is over, the Chiefs are ecstatic and for 31 other teams the focus shifts to Super Bowl 2021. The 49ers, who fell to the Chiefs 31-20 in...
Stopping to smell the roses can boost brain function during sleep
What if you could enhance your ability to learn and retain information with something as simple as a specific odor? Apparently, that’s a very real possibility and a new research...
Puppy that looks like Baby Yoda saved from grim fate
"I said, 'I love that dog. I will take him,' " beamed Nikki Carvey of her new pal, Mork.
WorldCom fraudster Bernie Ebbers dead at 78
A Manhattan federal judge let Ebbers out of prison early in December as his physical and mental health deteriorated.
Several injured in shooting aboard California Greyhound bus
Six people were shot by a fellow passenger aboard a Greyhound bus traveling through California early Monday, reports said. Gunfire erupted shortly before 1:30 a.m. as the bus was headed...
Chiefs star shreds Jimmy Garoppolo as overpaid game manager
Some of the biggest hits Jimmy Garoppolo endured during Super Bowl 2020 took place off the field. After the Chiefs rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat the 49ers, 31-20,...
Calling in sick Monday after Super Bowl? So are millions of Americans
It's dubbed "Super Sick Monday."
Off-duty cop busted for shoplifting at Bronx Home Depot
An off-duty NYPD officer was arrested for shoplifting in the Bronx, cops said Monday. Julio Jimenez, 34, was pinched while allegedly pilfering goods from Home Depot in Throngs Neck around...
Iran officials knew they shot down Ukrainian plane, audio reveals
A leaked recording purports to show that Iranian authorities immediately knew a missile had downed a Ukrainian jetliner after takeoff from Tehran.
Man in gas mask sparks panic aboard American Airlines flight
A man wearing a gas mask on an American Airlines flight in Texas was escorted off the plane when the face covering alarmed his fellow passengers, according to a new...
Hiker rescued by helicopter after falling near Hollywood sign
A woman fell down a hillside while hiking near the iconic Hollywood sign in Los Angeles, fire officials said. The injured woman, who was not immediately identified, fell early Sunday...
Greta Thunberg nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg has been nominated for the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize by two Swedish lawmakers, a report said on Monday. Jens Holm and Hakan Svenneling, members of...
Fan caught snoozing at the Super Bowl
It really was sack time for this Super Bowl fan. A fan went viral during the big game between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers when he was...
Burglars bash through wall in Queens noodle house heist: cops
That's using your noodle. Two ravenous crooks burglarized a Queens noodle house — by busting through the basement wall of an unoccupied building next door, cops said Monday. The brawny...
UK teacher says whisky and honey cured his coronavirus
Teacher Connor Reed, 25, says he thought he was "going to die" when he was hospitalized two months ago in Wuhan, the Chinese city at the center of the outbreak.
Montana firefighter says she was axed over racy Instagrams
A Montana firefighter claims she was fired for posting provocative workout photos to her Instagram account, according to new reports. Presley Pritchard, 27, formerly a part-time firefighter paramedic with Evergreen...
El Chapo's daughter just got married — to another drug lord's nephew
Alejandrina Salazar wed Édgar Cázares, nephew of Blanca Margarita Cazares, the alleged money launderer dubbed "the Empress."
The best commercials from Super Bowl 2020
Companies that tackled serious issues sprinkled in a dash of quirky humor, and those that played into the absurd still felt smart and meaningful, according to a team of top...
True Brit: All the 2020 BAFTA Award winners
The BAFTA Film Awards have named Sam Mendes’ "1917" Best Film at its annual ceremony Sunday in London, exactly one week before this compressed film awards season concludes with the...
Chinese stocks plummet as coronavirus outbreak worsens
The Shanghai Composite Index closed down 7.7 percent, its worst daily drop in more than four years.
First major Chinese airline suspends US flights due to coronavirus
Flights from Shanghai to New York and other US cities have been canceled.
'They need to be stopped': Discovery of beheaded kitten fuels fears of serial cat killer
"I didn't look at him — I couldn't because I didn't want my last memory of him to be like that,” said owner Sian Louise Parsons.
Baby pygmy chameleons are the size of a pencil eraser
Three pygmy chameleons have hatched at Britain's Chester Zoo. Native to Tanzania's coastal forests in Africa, these tiny creatures are among the smallest reptiles on Earth. Like other chameleons, these...
China lashes out at US for spreading 'panic' over coronavirus
Washington has "unceasingly manufactured and spread panic," said a Chinese Foreign Ministry official.
Patrick Mahomes leaves 49ers superstar in tears
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Nick Bosa was in tears when Patrick Mahomes shattered his Super Bowl 2020 dreams. Mahomes staged a heroic fourth-quarter comeback from a 10-point deficit to carry...
Watch: Halsey goes ballistic on heckler shouting ex's name at pre-Super Bowl performance
Halsey blasted a heckler who repeatedly screamed the name of her ex during a pre-Super Bowl gig in Miami on Sunday.
Patrick Mahomes' youth takes center stage at Super Bowl
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Youth shall inherit the NFL. By leading a fourth-quarter comeback to carry the Chiefs to a 31-20 victory over the 49ers Sunday night in Super Bowl...
'Put yourself in my shoes': 49ers veteran is crushed by Super Bowl heartbreak
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Joe Staley gave two straight one-word answers and then poured out his heart. The 35-year-old longest-tenured member of the 49ers is now a two-time Super Bowl...
Controversial Super Bowl replay couldn't save 49ers
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — In a season that featured plenty of debate about replay, there was a debatable replay call in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl 2020. Chiefs running...
Chiefs' overlooked defense enabled this Super Bowl comeback
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Chiefs defensive players listened to the chatter for two weeks. They heard how great the 49ers defense was. They heard how great their counterparts on...
Chiefs needed just two plays to transform Super Bowl fate
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Chiefs were dead. The 49ers were on their way to winning Super Bowl 2020 and then everything changed on two plays. The 49ers defense had...
Former Giants coach gets another taste of Super Bowl glory
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Twelve years is a long time between Super Bowls. For Steve Spagnuolo, it was worth the wait. The former Giants defensive coordinator, the man who orchestrated...
Here's what John Kerry had to say about reports he's mulling a 2020 run
Former Secretary of State John Kerry was reportedly overheard in a hotel restaurant Sunday warning of the very real "possibility of Bernie Sanders taking down the Democratic Party -- down whole,"...
The Jimmy Garoppolo fairy-tale ending was choked away
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — If the line between good and great quarterbacks is drawn in the clutch moments of the Super Bowl, only one of Jimmy Garoppolo’s passes really mattered....
How Tyreek Hill overcame Super Bowl doubts to rally Chiefs
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tyreek Hill admitted he had a hard time staying positive as the seconds clicked off the clock. The 49ers had scored 17 straight points against Hill’s...
Super Bowl triumph was Patrick Mahomes' greatest magic trick
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Andy Reid deserved this moment, deserved this elusive Super Bowl championship, deserved this Gatorade bath, deserved the “Andy, Andy, Andy” chants, and most of all, he...
Super Bowl subplots include TV struggle, shameless halftime show
Know what? It looked like a pretty good regular-season game. Clean one, too. And that ain’t bad. Perhaps that was due to the absence of curious rules, officiating and replay...
Chiefs' crazy locker-room party includes thrusting lineman
The Chiefs locker room turned into its version of a Miami club after a Super Bowl 2020 win. The boisterous postgame celebration included its own dance circle, and a video...
Porn star Jesse Jane arrested for beating up boyfriend
Porn star Jesse Jane was arrested last week in Oklahoma for allegedly beating up her boyfriend after a night of drinking, a report said Sunday. The adult film star —...
Here's a beautiful bit of Super Bowl sportsmanship
As the rest of his teammates celebrated in the confetti Sunday night at Super Bowl 2020, Chiefs running back Damien Williams headed toward the losing locker room. Williams found 49ers...
Erin Andrews, Chris Myers spoil Fox's bid for Super Bowl 2020 perfection
Fox would have pitched a perfect telecast for Sunday’s Super Bowl, if it weren’t for the sidelines. Joe Buck and Troy Aikman called a mistake-free game, complementing the action and...