September 11, 2020
Rite Aid rage: Worker axed for asking raging mask-less man to leave
“I was fired for defending myself. They’re punishing me for defending myself. I think it’s unfair how they handled it."
Islanders fight back into series with thrilling Game 3 win
They were on the verge of saying goodbye to America before they could even properly introduce themselves. But on this Friday night under the Edmonton bubble and in front of...
MSU renames building named after alleged KKK member
Michigan State University on Friday renamed one of its buildings after determining the namesake had been a member of the Ku Klux Klan. Despite his family's objections, longtime public servant...
Mets overdeliver for deGrom again in crushing of Blue Jays
BUFFALO — Jacob deGrom is a spoiled man when it comes to run support. Those words have seldom been uttered before and may never be again, but in the present...
Rocket forward booted from NBA bubble over guest
Danuel House has bee kicked out of his temporary NBA home. On Friday, the league announced it concluded an investigation into House, finding the Houston Rockets forward "had a guest...
MLB game postponed at last minute because of coronavirus
SAN DIEGO — The game between San Francisco and the San Diego Padres was postponed minutes before the scheduled first pitch Friday night after someone in the Giants organization tested...
Giants' Jabrill Peppers embraces constant change: 'Whatever it takes'
Jabrill Peppers is only entering his fourth season in the NFL, but he is already well-versed in one of the few constants in the league: change. The 24-year-old is on...
Yankees needed a sweep and got it
Maybe falling to .500 on Tuesday was rock bottom for the Yankees. Since a five-game losing streak left them clinging to a postseason spot, they have won three straight, including...
This was as perfect as it gets for Mets
BUFFALO — After awhile it became a little hilarious, to be honest, seeing all those Mets chase after each other on the base paths. Remember that old Bugs Bunny baseball...
Teen appeals Slender Man stabbing to Wisconsin Supreme Court
MADISON, Wis. — One of two girls convicted of stabbing a classmate to please the horror character Slender Man asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday to rule that the...
J-Rod betting against Steve Cohen with latest Mets offer
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez continue to try to improve their offer to buy the Mets. But is the game over — or not? Because according to two sources the...
Party foul: COVID-positive college kids rage on
A college student house held a party over the Labor Day weekend that included people who had recently tested positive for the coronavirus, according to police body camera footage. Oxford...
Joe Biden and Donald Trump are both aiming only at a narrow win
The presidential campaign is at knife’s edge. Both parties assume patterns of support will closely resemble those in 2016. And both are making surprisingly little effort, considering how close that...
When a 15-year-old shoots a 6-year-old in a gang hit, something's gone horribly wrong
A Brooklyn grand jury on Friday indicted Donovan Bailey, 15, on attempted murder and other charges in the Labor Day shooting that saw bullets shatter the femur of Maxwell Cesc-Dinho,...
Why 'Ratched' star Jon Jon Briones trusts Ryan Murphy's brutal vision
Jon Jon Briones returns to Ryan Murphy's eerie, surrealistic world in "Ratched," his prequel series about villainous "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" nurse Mildred Ratched.
AOC and the partisan 'beauty' double standard
The newest feminist weapon to fight the patriarchy? A tube of concealer . . . but only in the hands of the likes of lefty icon Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. AOC...
Mass resignation by Rochesters' top cops is a win for the mob and loss for the public
Under fire from protesters and politicians, Rochester Police Chief La’Ron Singletary abruptly resigned this week — and so did his entire command staff. It raises the ugly question: Who’d want...
Osama bin Laden's niece pens 9/11 statement
Noor bin Ladin, the niece of Osama Bin Laden, penned a letter of support to the United States Friday for the 19th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks. "For...
Donald Trump's self-inflicted wound: talking to Bob Woodward
The latest hammer of a book to fall on Donald Trump is Bob Woodward’s soon-to-be-released “Rage,” and it’s his own words that are the issue. According to the book, the...
Teen gangbanger busted for shooting after being released from juvie
An alleged teen Bloods member convicted as a minor on a gun charge has been busted again in connection with a summer shooting — right after being sprung from juvenile...
On today's campus, it's all too kosher to honor a terrorist
She’s been glorified in the leftist media as a revolutionary, the female Che Guevara. In reality, Leila Khaled, a failed bomber who cut her teeth on commandeering airplanes, is just...
Boy killed at wedding reception in terrifying freak accident
A five-year-old boy died in a hotel outside of Chicago last week when a granite tabletop fell on him during a wedding reception. Luca Berlingerio, of Glenview, Illinois, was killed...
Ron Perelman looking to sell massive Hamptons estate for $180M
Ron Perelman’s infamous selling spree appears to continue with his palatial Hamptons estate, The Post has learned. The billionaire businessman behind Revlon is entertaining offers for his Hamptons property known...
'YMCA' writer OK with Trump using song — but he wants to see him dance
President Trump has drawn heat form stars such as Bruce Springsteen, the Rolling Stones and John Fogerty for using their songs before his rallies, but one composer has no problem...
Biz leaders urge de Blasio to drop the politics and save NYC
When a powerhouse bloc of the city's biggest business leaders pleaded with the mayor this week to stop dithering and do something to stem the rapidly declining quality of life...
Brooklyn Museum's new Studio 54 exhibit lets you slip past the velvet rope
As co-owner and co-founder of Studio 54, Ian Schrager remembers when he knew that the New York nightclub was on its way to becoming the stuff of disco legend: When...
Jimmy Garoppolo's Week 1 fantasy value is better than you thing
Jimmy Garoppolo just took the 49ers to a Super Bowl. He was a prized acquisition in a trade with the Patriots just a few seasons ago. He has a 21-5...
Dominant Gerrit Cole leads Yankees to second straight win
There’s the Gerrit Cole the Yankees thought they were getting. The right-hander dominated the Orioles in the first game of Friday’s doubleheader, taking a no-hitter into the fifth inning of...
Disturbing video shows CEO abusing his puppy
Jeffrey Previte, the 46-year-old head of a California environmental-consulting firm, was caught on the disturbing surveillance footage.
TikTok's top earner Addison Rae cast in 'She's All That' remake
TikTok's highest-earner Addison Rae is all that.
Prof faces backlash for saying Antifa-linked Portland shooter 'justified' in Trump supporter slay
A Rhode Island professor has sparked outrage by claiming an Antifa security guard was morally justified in killing the supporter of a right-wing group after a Trump rally in Portland....
DOE adviser tasked with reopening schools quits days before classes start
Alison Hirsh, a former staffer with the de Blasio administration, announced her departure on Twitter Friday afternoon.
Gangbanger indicted on attempted murder, other charges for J'Ouvert shooting that injured child
The indictment against Donovan Bailey was revealed Friday during a hearing in Brooklyn Criminal Court.
Broncos couldn't stand 'simply awful' Tim Tebow
Tim Tebow's skills as an NFL quarterback left much to be desired. Apparently, the Denver Broncos didn't like his personality much better. According to a new book about Broncos president...
Walmart takes 33 percent off Nintendo Mario games for flash sale
It's always a good time when you turn on a classic Super Mario game. And now you can enjoy discounts on some of the best Mario titles during Walmart's latest...
Chinese virologist claims COVID was made in lab -- but US studies don't agree
A Chinese virologist who has reportedly been in hiding over fear for her safety has stepped out into the public eye again to make the explosive claim that she has...
National Afrikan Black Panther Party leader appears to condemn privileged 'comrades'
The National Afrikan Black Panther Party, one of the groups that organized a recent Manhattan rally, appeared to condemn the actions of the seven privileged “comrades” busted for rioting and...
Chubbier legs linked to lower blood pressure: study
Thicker legs are better for blood flow.
Robot writes op-ed promising to destroy mankind
A language-generating robot has written an op-ed article in a major newspaper -- and it says it really doesn't want to destroy mankind, but that it probably will anyway. "I...
Lou Holtz seeks massive profit for Orlando home
Former Notre Dame football coach is looking for a touchdown on a sale of his Florida home.
What Biden-omics misses and other commentary
Eye on the economy: What Biden-omics Misses Joe Biden blames slower Trump-era wage growth on “inequality,” observes James Pethokoukis at The Week, “but weak productivity makes for a better explanation.”...
What the duck? Woman's pet duck Forky taking NYC by storm
Don't call this duck lame.
Insane video shows moment big rig triggers massive deadly crash
Wild video captured a semi-truck's deadly rampage down a California highway that claimed 11 cars. The dramatic online footage shows the big rig traveling along Interstate 5 in south Sacramento...
Armed protester who survived Kenosha shooting speaks out: 'I was there to help people'
The protester who survived getting his bicep blasted off in the deadly shooting during riots in Kenosha, Wisconsin, claims he is a former paramedic who was only there to "help...
Fowl play: Video shows woman swiping, trashing quaint UES birdhouses
It's the squawk of the Upper East Side. A female hater-in-flip flops was caught on video launching a fly-by attack on the tony Manhattan neighborhood — by cutting down the...
Apple loosens some of its in-app payment rules amid controversy
Apple on Friday published a revision of some of its App Store review guidelines, loosening some restrictions on streaming game services, online classes and when developers must use its in-app...
The 2020 hurricane season is so bad, we're running out of names
At just halfway through the season, we've already used 17 out of this year's alphabetized, 21-name list -- with only Sally, Teddy, Vicky and Wilfred remaining.
Stevie Lee, wrestler and star of 'Jackass,' dead at 54
"Jackass" star Stevie Lee Richardson, a wrestler known as "Puppet The Psycho Dwarf," has died "unexpectedly at home," according to a fundraiser by his family. He was 54. "Puppet has...
YouTubers ripped for ill-timed 'biggest gender reveal' at world's tallest building
How many times must we go through this.
Former cops charged in George Floyd's death appear in court
Attorneys for the former cops argued for them to be given separate trials, as each cop is seeking to downplay their role in the death of Floyd.
Unilever unit moves to increase diversity amid outrage over racist hair ad
The South African unit of Unilever will set up an advisory board and a diversity committee after apologizing for a hair care ad it admitted was "racist," the consumer group...
AOC in NYC: Rep spotted enjoying day date with beau
Ocasio-Cortez, 30, and Roberts, 30, dropped by Serafina for a bite before heading to CVS and Sephora. The couple also took a stroll along the High Line.
De Blasio pauses plans to boot disabled from NYC shelter after lawsuit threat
It's the latest in a stunning series of developments after de Blasio bowed to a wave of outrage over quality-of-life concerns.
NYC closes seven more streets to traffic for weekend outdoor dining plan
Seven more streets in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Staten Island will be closed to traffic on weekends for outdoor dining, bringing the total number of car-free corridors under the coronavirus-linked restaurant...
Madonna teases biopic, slams 'Evita' composer Andrew Lloyd Webber
She teased her upcoming biopic in an Instagram Live video with Diablo Cody.
Take the Over in this NL Central battle
It has been a rough 2020 for the Milwaukee Brewers’ lineup, but the team comes into this series with the Chicago Cubs at Miller Park having given the Detroit Tigers...
NFL ratings plummet in season opener
The NFL is back. Spread the word. Thursday night's season-opening matchup between the Chiefs and Texans attracted 19.3 million viewers between 8 and 11 p.m. That marks a 12.3% drop...
These are the best 'Comedy Wildlife' photos of 2020
Animals have all the fun.
NJ official tells cops 'we'll never defund you' at 9/11 service
New Jersey is doing what New York won’t when it comes to defending its cops. Garden State Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver — Gov. Phil Murphy’s right-hand woman and the state’s...
Rich get richer? Wealthy BLM protesters planned to occupy luxury NYC pads
Other tactics detailed in Clara Kraebber's notes include wearing "casual attire" before changing into black at the scene of a protest and monitoring police radio frequencies, law-enforcement sources said.
Peru's Indigenous turn to ancestral remedies to fight virus
PUCALLPA, Peru — As COVID-19 spread quickly through Peru’s Amazon, the Indigenous Shipibo community decided to turn to the wisdom of their ancestors. Hospitals were far away, short on doctors...
Trump awards Medal of Honor to Army Ranger on 9/11 for rescue of 75 ISIS hostages
President Trump on Friday awarded the Medal of Honor to Army Sgt. Maj. Thomas Payne for his role in freeing 75 hostages from dozens of ISIS terrorists in Iraq. The...
The Red Sox finally have a bright spot in miserable season
This season won't be an entire waste for the Red Sox. Currently holding one of baseball's worst records, Boston (16-29) has found hope for the future in rookie Bobby Dalbec,...
Coach offers up to 50 percent off best sellers for surprise sale
If you've been looking for a trendy new handbag, then look no further than Coach's latest sale. For a limited time, you can enjoy up to 50% off some of the...
Shares of Tesla rival Nikola crater after 'fraud' accusation
One of Tesla's main rivals is planning to take legal action against an activist short-seller that accused it of being "an intricate fraud." Shares of electric automaker Nikola — which...
US Open banned Billie Jean King from her own tennis center
One of the toughest decisions the USTA faced in arranging the US Open in a pandemic was banning Billie Jean King from the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. King,...
Patrick Mahomes brother used TikTok to break out of QB's shadow
It's easy to see how Jackson Mahomes felt eclipsed growing up, but the 20-year-old brother of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is carving out his own Gen-Z path to celebrity using...
San Francisco hair salons reopen after Nancy Pelosi's controversial visit
Hair salons and gyms in San Francisco will reopen next week after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's infamous visit to a shuttered salon for a blow-out earlier this month caused a...
Adults with COVID-19 twice as likely to have dined at a restaurant: study
If you eat out, coronavirus could be on the menu. People infected with COVID-19 around the US are twice as likely as people who are uninfected to have dined at...
Mets, Yankees wear five different hats to honor Sept. 11 first responders
The Mets and Yankees will get to remember once again. On Friday's "Moose and Maggie Show" on WFAN, first baseman Pete Alonso revealed that the team will don first responder...
Victoria Azarenka found a 'different place' to resurrect her career
In recent years, Victoria Azarenka may not have possessed the mental stamina to withstand Serena Williams’ early surge in Thursday’s semifinals. In 2012 and 2013, the Belarus star was the...
Parking deck collapse in Atlanta leaves 5 workers injured
A parking deck in Atlanta partially collapsed Friday, injuring five workers, fire officials said. Firefighters responded to the parking deck near West Peachtree Street and Linden Avenue in the city’s...
Troy Aikman on Daniel Jones' leap and the Cowboys' surprising marriage
With the NFL season officially underway, former Cowboys quarterback and current Fox broadcaster Troy Aikman sits down with Post columnist Steve Serby for some Q&A. Q: What can or will...
Teachers work outdoors at NYC after colleague gets COVID-19
Staffers at IS 230 said that they opted to stay out of their building because proper testing and tracing procedures were not followed after the case was confirmed.
Amazon accused of price-gouging for essentials during COVID-19
A watchdog group accused Amazon of jacking up prices for essential goods it sold directly to consumers during the coronavirus pandemic, even though the company has blamed spikes on third-party...
Don't bet on Jacob deGrom in this spot
The 2020 Toy Hall of Fame finalists are in. Among the 12: sidewalk chalk, Bingo, Lite-Brite, Risk, Sorry! and Yahtzee. Games that shaped the young impressionable Stitches that failed to...
Conquer your public speaking fears with this expert-led training
Sweaty palms, nervous fidgeting, and a sudden lapse of memory regarding everything you planned to say—we’ve all been there. As a matter of fact, The National Institute of Mental Health...
China would reportedly rather see TikTok banned than sold to US company
The Chinese government would reportedly rather see TikTok banned in the United States than allow a forced sale of the app to a US company. The popular video platform's Beijing-based...
Score this mini-massage therapy gun for 30 percent off
If you have been working from home the past six months and have yet to invest in a proper WFH desk, then your spine is likely feeling the pressure. Whether...
Disney's 'Mulan' off to slow box office start in China
"Mulan" pulled in soft box office sales on its opening day in China -- where Disney had banked on raking in the big bucks. The live-action remake of the 1998...
The Trump campaign strategy giving him a huge edge over Biden
The RNC says it has knocked on the doors of 12 million potential voters in battleground states since mid-June -- that's around 1 million a week -- while the Biden...
Two big bats on verge of late-season Yankees return
The Yankees may be on the verge of getting two vital bats back in their lineup by next weekend, with Aaron Boone saying both Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) and Aaron Judge...
Andrew Napolitano accused of sexually abusing man in exchange for light sentence: suit
A former New Jersey man claims he was sexually assaulted by celebrity Judge Andrew Napolitano in exchange for a lenient sentence in an arson case in the 1980s, according to...
Grand jury weighs whether to indict teen suspect in J'Ouvert shooting
A Brooklyn grand jury is weighing whether to indict a 15-year-old alleged gangbanger for the Labor Day mass shooting that shattered a 6-year-old’s femur and injured five others, it was...
Broadway has 335 vacant storefronts amid rising rents, COVID-19
A new report found that Manhattan's famed, 13-mile thoroughfare has 335 vacant storefronts -- a 78 percent jump from 2017 -- with about 25 percent of new closures due to...
Kathy Griffin wants $16M for Bel-Air 'middle finger to Hollywood' mansion
The mansion's “over-the-top” features served as revenge on a society that didn't always embrace her, she said.
NASA measures California wildfire temperatures from ISS
NASA has measured California wildfire temperatures using an instrument on the International Space Station. The space agency’s ECOsystem Spaceborne Thermal Radiometer Experiment on Space Station (ECOSTRESS) imaged the fires, including...
Contractor allegedly used mirrors to spy on girls in middle school bathroom
A contractor at a New Jersey middle school is charged with using mirrors to spy on girls inside a bathroom, police said. Gregory Mahley, 51, of West Deptford, was arrested...
Time with Giants has given Joe Judge a 'different perspective' on 9/11
Joe Judge was in college at Mississippi State on Sept. 11, 2001. Nineteen years later, as the head coach of the Giants, Judge has gained a “different perspective,” he said...
Tom Brady 'just as curious as anybody' ahead of first Buccaneers game
On Sunday, Tom Brady will suit up for the first time in his 20-year career for a team other than the New England Patriots. The 43-year-old shocked the NFL by...
Media access to wildfires, disasters varies widely by state
SAN FRANCISCO — Journalists have captured searing, intimate images of active and dangerous wildfires burning in California, due in large part to a decades-old state law that guarantees press virtually...
Cops say man with autism was brutally beaten, robbed in the Bronx
The 32-year-old victim was walking in Mott Haven around 4 a.m. Sunday when a man and woman punched and kicked him to the ground before grabbing his cell phone and...
NYSE may move trading systems from NJ over stock trade taxes
The New York Stock Exchange has indicated that it will move its electronic trading systems out of New Jersey if the state implements a proposed tax on financial transactions, according...
Braking Bad: Man busted after crashing into cop cars with 600 pounds of meth
This is what happens when you drive in high gear. An Australian drug courier was caught with 600 pounds of methamphetamine after he rammed his transport van into two cop...
Malaise and confused: Carter confirms Willie Nelson toked on WH roof
Former President Jimmy Carter admits in a new documentary that one of his sons smoked pot with Willie Nelson on the roof of the White House. Carter, 95, was asked...
This NFL team should be your survivor pool Week 1 pick
Survive and advance! Though that phrase was created to convey the mindset of college hoops teams trying to navigate the unpredictability of March Madness, it applies just as fittingly to...
Study finds severe COVID-19 more deadly than heart attacks among young adults
Severe COVID-19 is more deadly than heart attacks among young adults, according to a new study. Data were analyzed at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston and the team’s findings...
Joe Kelly visits the mural that celebrates him mocking the Astros
Joe Kelly's pouting face is bringing smiles to Los Angeles. The Dodgers relief pitcher, who became a fan favorite after throwing at multiple Astros in a game early this season,...
Trump gets another Nobel Peace Prize nomination
In a Friday morning tweet, Magnus Jacobsson, a member of the Swedish Parliament, announced he was nominating the Trump administration and the two European nations.
Pentagon planning pilot versus AI-controlled fighter jet showdown
It will be the ultimate Top Gun contest that even Tom Cruise’s Maverick might find challenging. The Pentagon is planning a dogfight between a fighter jet with a real pilot...
16-year-old among latest victims of deadly California wildfires
As the death toll reached at least 23 by Friday -- with dozens more still missing -- the heartbroken mother of missing teen Josiah Williams confirmed he was one of...
Bahrain will be fourth Arab country to recognize Israel
The island kingdom of Bahrain reportedly will be the fourth Arab country to normalize diplomatic relations with Israel.
Stud receiver's Jets career off to cursed start: 'Feel like s--t for him'
Welcome to the Jets, Denzel Mims, where if it wasn’t for back luck, they would have no luck at all. The rookie wide receiver has already gotten a taste of...
California deputy allegedly burglarized dead man's home
A California sheriff’s deputy is accused of repeatedly breaking into a dead’s man home and stealing items, including weapon safes and ceiling fans, authorities said. Steve Hortz, a 12-year veteran...
Netflix defends 'Cuties' amid 'cancel' backlash, tells haters to actually watch film
It is "social commentary against the sexualization of children," the streaming giant says.
9/11 military flyover nixed after critics bash 'tasteless' event
Friday’s planned military flyover of Manhattan has been canceled, authorities said, adding that the jet was just part of a “training flight’’ somehow scheduled on 9/11 — but unrelated to...
Americans have grown a new appreciation for nature during quarantine
Nearly six in 10 Americans have a new appreciation of nature during quarantine, according to new research. The study asked 2,000 Americans about how they’re keeping their moods up in...
Homeless man, woman busted for assaulting NYC bus driver: cops
A homeless man and woman were busted this week for allegedly beating a Manhattan bus driver who booted them for hassling a passenger, cops said. Juan Ortiz, 35, and Shady...
Kids return to school as NYC celebrates Labor Day: The Post's week in photos
Classroom instruction restarts and protests break out in Rochester following the death of Daniel Prude at the hands of police.
Rio Tinto execs step down after blast destroyed ancient Australian caves
Rio Tinto said its CEO and two other top executives would step down over the mining giant's destruction a pair of ancient caves in Australia. Chief executive Jean-Sébastien Jacques will...
Ex-Met suffers freak injury putting on pants: 'Can't make it up'
Zack Wheeler hasn't fully shaken the Mets out of his system. Wheeler, who left the Mets after seven seasons to join the rival Phillies on a five-year, $118 million deal...
Myanmar erases names of Rohingya villages, UN map makers follow suit
Three years ago, Myanmar’s military burned the Rohingya village of Kan Kya to the ground and bulldozed over its remains. Last year, the government erased its name from official maps,...
Bob the 600-pound alligator is in pain
What happens when a 600-pound alligator gets sick? You strap him to a board, tie his jaws shut and cover his eyes for safety. That's how Bob, a massive 12-foot...
Tesla plans to expand electric supercharger network in Europe
The electric automaker this week demonstrated its high-speed chargers on a Berlin research campus, saying that it was looking at expanding its charging network to reassure potential buyers.
Teen, boyfriend arrested for allegedly recording toddler smoking marijuana
A San Antonio teenager and her boyfriend have been arrested after disturbing video showed a 3-year-old boy smoking marijuana, authorities said. Larissa Contreras, 18, and her boyfriend, Thomas Rey Esquivel,...
Sony may discount PlayStation 5 after Xbox Series X price reveal
Microsoft's shockingly low price for its upcoming Xbox Series S surprised more than just video game fans — it also stunned chief rival Sony. The Japanese gaming giant is under...
Grab some tissues and watch this heartwarming goat reunion video
One kind human literally nursed him back to health before the heartwarming reunion.
The New York Red Bulls’ issues go way past coaching
Last week, the Red Bulls fired head coach Chris Armas. What do they think will change? Of course, Armas was overseeing one of the lowest-scoring (seven goals from 10) and...
Spy thriller 'Tenet' to be screened at Los Angeles drive-ins
Christoper Nolan's spy thriller, 'Tenet" is hitting Los Angeles drive-ins, granting fans who have been unable to see the film in the theater a reprieve. Initially, the $200 million flick,...
Dallas Zoo announces births of 3 African lion cubs
Meet Izwi, Ilola and Tadala. The Dallas Zoo has announced this week the births of three African lion cubs, describing them as the first litter of multiple big cats welcomed...
Skip Bayless blames everyone else for Dak Prescott depression rant
The sports world finally wanted Skip Bayless to talk — and he said nothing. The Fox Sports bloviator spent the first hour of "Undisputed" arguing with co-host Shannon Sharpe about...
Lululemon slammed for promoting event to 'resist capitalism'
The trendy athleisure brand known for its pricey leggings and yoga pants drew fire this week for promoting an event teaching participants to "resist capitalism."
DeAndre Hopkins 'grateful' after Texans get blown out by Chiefs
Deshaun Watson looked like he missed having DeAndre Hopkins on the field with him in Thursday’s season-opening loss to Chiefs. The feeling doesn’t appear to be mutual. After watching the...
Man in critical condition after Queens shooting as violence continues
A 24-year-old man is clinging to life after he was shot multiple times in Queens early Friday, cops said. The victim was blasted in the head, ankle and wrist on...
Fauci says US must 'hunker down' for fall, winter amid COVID-19
Although nearly 30 states are reporting downward trends in coronavirus cases, Dr. Anthony Fauci warned the nation not to let its collective guard down during the ongoing pandemic with the...
Breaking down Heisman Trophy race from betting perspective
It will be a surprise to absolutely no one that Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence is the Heisman Trophy favorite. But this being 2020, a year full of surprises, think outside...
NASA wants to buy moon rocks, dirt from private companies
WASHINGTON - NASA on Thursday launched an effort to pay companies to mine resources on the moon, announcing it would buy from them rocks, dirt and other lunar materials as...
Rudy Giuliani criticizes pre-recorded audio at 9/11 Memorial Museum ceremony
“If I was the mayor, this wouldn’t have happened," Rudy Giuliani, who was New York's mayor during 9/11, told reporters near Zuccotti Park, a few steps away from the Memorial...
After nearly dying of COVID-19, marathoner fights to finish 1-mile race
"After 1 mile will come 2, then 3 miles."
Nebraska to end nearly all social distancing restrictions
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts will end nearly all of his state’s social-distancing restrictions on Monday even as the number of new coronavirus cases has trended upward over...
Trump at Shanksville: Flight 93 shows US will 'always fight back'
President Trump on Friday commemorated 9/11 at the crash site of United Airlines Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pa., saying the 40 passenger and crew show the US will always "fight...
Once-rising Dem star details night of partying that led to downfall
Andrew Gillum, the once-rising Democratic star, says in a new interview that he didn’t recognize himself in a photo in which “I was literally lying in my own vomit” that...
Joe Paterno’s son-in-law charged in crash that killed Pennsylvania man
The son-in-law of late Penn State football coach Joe Paterno is facing charges in a hit-and-run crash that left a Pennsylvania man dead, according to reports. Christopher Craig Hort, 53,...
Woman shares disturbing video of herself passing out from spiked drink
"It was a scary experience."
Toronto police officer faces backlash for wearing ‘Punisher’ patch on uniform
A Toronto police officer received public backlash Tuesday after he was spotted wearing a “Punisher” patch on his uniform during a press conference. A Toronto Star reporter who was at...
Disgust as #AllBuildingsMatter trends on Twitter on 9/11 anniversary
A slogan dismissing the devastation of 9/11 in order to promote the Black Lives Matter movement went viral on the 19th anniversary of the terror attacks Friday — with #AllBuildingsMatter...
Cops bust 'The Punisher' after villainous rampage
Cops busted the man seen in a “Punisher” T-shirt who allegedly chucked rocks scrawled with profanities at the windows of ABC Studios on the Upper West Side this week. Jerry...
Las Vegas shooting victims, relatives could receive $800M payout
More than 4,400 relatives and victims of the deadly Las Vegas concert massacre in October 2017 could receive $800 million in payouts from MGM Resorts International and its insurers as...
Trump holds moment of silence on Air Force One in honor of 9/11
The observance in the conference room cabin began at 8:46 a.m. -- the time the first plane struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center -- just after Trump...
Nearly $500K discovered hidden inside chair at Miami airport
Customs officers at Miami International Airport were sitting pretty after discovering nearly $500,000 hidden inside a chair being smuggled out of the US, officials said. The US Customs and Border...
Andy Reid's face shield was the meme of the night
We knew that the NFL season was going to be full of odd quirks as they league attempts to play through a pandemic. The first one reared its foggy head...
Biden, Pence share elbow bump at 9/11 commemoration
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and Vice President Mike Pence shared an elbow bump Friday at the annual 9/11 memorial ceremony in NYC.
Louis Vuitton designed a luxury face shield selling for nearly $1K
It's the latest in a series of high-end COVID-19 precautionary measures.
Texans star doesn't understand fans booing show of unity
The Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs linked arms at midfield Thursday night prior to their season-opening showdown at Arrowhead Stadium, a planned show of unity to protest racism and...
Mom facing DUI charge was killed in crash after filming herself speeding
Stephanie Angelica Vasquez shared the video on Instagram as she posed in the yellow 2020 Toyota Supra before it smashed into a car in Maryland.
Chiefs-Texans fantasy football takeaways: Rookie's jaw-dropping debut
Things didn't go as planned for Deshaun Watson and the Texans, who hoped to avenge their embarrassing AFC Divisional Round implosion against the Chiefs. Houston scored first by way of...
Remote tribesman uses arrow to kill Brazil indigenous expert
Rieli Franciscato, a top expert on indigenous peoples in Brazil, was killed by an arrow fired by a member of an isolated tribe in the Amazon.
At least 9 dead in clashes with Colombia police after cabdriver's death
At least nine people died during protests in Colombia’s capital city, after a taxi driver was repeatedly tased by officers and later died.
Oregon wildfire investigated as arson after bodies found
One of the wildfires devastating Oregon is being probed as a possible arson after human remains were found — as the death toll from historic blazes ravaging the West Coast...
Pierre Omidyar, founder of eBay, steps down from its board
EBay founder Pierre Omidyar has stepped down from the online auction platform's board of directors, the company said.
Two British girls reportedly gang-raped while on vacation in Italy
Two British girls on vacation in southern Italy were gang-raped by a group of men at a house party this week, according to disturbing new reports.
Joe Biden says Trump's USMCA is 'better than NAFTA'
Jake Tapper pressed Biden on whether he gives credit to the president for signing the new deal to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Trump won't give ByteDance more time for TikTok sale
President Trump said he won't give Chinese tech giant ByteDance any more time to sell TikTok's US operations before the feds ban the popular app. "We’ll either close up TikTok...
Will Smith finally buries hatchet with 'First Aunt Viv' Janet Hubert
Reunion photo shows "demonized" actress smiling with the "Fresh Prince."
John Daly 'not scared to die' after cancer diagnosis
Two-time major winner John Daly said on Thursday he has been diagnosed with bladder cancer and that while it was caught early, he may need further surgery if it returns....
Members of Mueller’s team ‘wiped’ phones during Trump probe: DOJ
More than two dozen cell phones belonging to members of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s team were “wiped” clean of their data before the Justice Department’s inspector general could check them.
Team Biden dodges question about teleprompter use during interviews
Joe Biden’s press secretary refused to answer whether the Democratic candidate uses a teleprompter in televised interviews.
Hundreds flock to 9/11 Memorial as nation mourns
Hundreds of mourners gathered in Lower Manhattan Friday to mark the 19th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks -- a somber remembrance that looked different this year amid the...
The trouble behind Traton's offer to buy Carl Icahn-backed Navistar
A sale is still far from certain, sources say, because Traton only made its offer for the Lisle, Ill.-based Navistar public after merger discussions with the board broke down.
9/11 military flyover ripped as 'tone-deaf' and 'completely tasteless'
A planned military flyover in the Big Apple to mark the 9/11 attack of jets crashing into the Twin Towers is being slammed as "tone-deaf" and “completely tasteless.” Officials announced...
New details revealed of passenger heroics aboard Flight 93
What took place aboard an airplane set on a collision course with the heart of our nation.
Sunbathing raccoon turns family’s awning into a hammock
This raccoon kicked back and relaxed — on a family's awning. The Jenkins clan was eating dinner on a summer evening in Ontario, Canada, when they noticed the wild raccoon...
Giants could be giving starters some 'special' assignments
Fourth downs and kickoffs won’t mean rest for Joe Judge’s starters. Judge, the former special teams coordinator, said Thursday he won’t hesitate using key pieces of the Giants offense and...
Mets coach glad he's working remotely this season
BUFFALO — Chili Davis has spent the season at home in Arizona working remotely, a choice the Mets hitting coach doesn’t regret. After a Mets player and coach tested positive...
These three Yankees won't be shielded by short-season excuse
It is a funhouse mirror, a high-speed free-fall ride and a freak show rolled into one. Major League Baseball’s 60-game season also is something you’re more likely to find in...
'Saturday Night Live' to resume live shows next month
Live from New York ... it's finally Saturday night! SNL will return to its iconic studio at 30 Rockefeller Center and resume live, in-person broadcasting on Oct. 3, NBC announced...
New receiver is Jets wild card in daunting Bills task
If the Jets receivers had a dime for every time they faced quarters pass coverage during training camp, they would be broke. And it’s not just because Breshad Perriman, Denzel...
Kevin Durant can't wait for Steve Nash to teach him 'more things'
Kevin Durant has two rings, an MVP award and more accomplishments than one can count. But he’s driven enough to say he still has a lot to learn, and is...
Another SUNY school reports 'very concerning' coronavirus outbreak
The president of the State University at Albany reported a "very concerning" spike in coronavirus cases among students and warned that in-person classes and other on-campus activities could be suspended...
Eleven notable college football players opting out this season
College football will be without more than the Big Ten and the Pac-12. In addition to the absence of some of the country’s best teams this fall, the sport will...
Opportunity knocks for these US Open men's semifinalists
Disqualified from the U.S. Open, Novak Djokovic has flown back to Europe to get ready for next week’s Italian Open in Rome before attempting to dethrone Rafael Nadal as champion...
Florida man arrested for impersonating officer after trying to pull over real cop
A Florida security guard found himself on the wrong side of the law on Thursday when he was arrested for impersonating an officer, after trying to pull over a real...
West Coast wildfire death toll rises again as blazes remain uncontained
At least 17 people have reportedly died in the wildfires ripping through the West Coast as the blazes continue burning out of control. The death toll, reported by ABC News,...
Family frightened as Texas officers break into wrong home to serve warrant
Houston deputies reportedly terrified an innocent family last week when they barged through the front door of the wrong home to serve an arrest warrant. Louis Rodriguez, a retired police...
Saquon Barkley's goals may be unattainable
The expectations cast upon Saquon Barkley have been high ever since the Giants drafted him second overall in 2018 and Dave Gettleman said he was “touched by the hand of...
Barry Trotz keeping the Islanders in the moment
This is no time for nattering nabobs of negativism. Despite entering Friday night’s Game 3 against the Lightning down two games in this best-of-seven in Edmonton, the first lost in...
Ex-Yankees manager opens up in wide-ranging interview with Post
With the MLB season entering the final weeks of the regular season, former Yankees manager Buck Showalter takes a swing at some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby. Q: How...
Serena Williams flames out as 24th major win remains on hold
Serena Williams started out like a ball of fire, but ended up flaming out in the U.S. Open semifinals Thursday night under a closed roof at Ashe Stadium. Margaret Court’s...
Couple held hands as they died moments apart from coronavirus
A North Carolina couple passed away moments apart from the coronavirus as they held on to each other's hand. Johnny Lee Peoples, 67, and his wife, Cathy Darlene Peoples, 65,...
Coronavirus hanging over fragile college football season
Nine games have already been postponed. Several stars have opted out. Notre Dame is a one-year member of the ACC. The Big Ten and the Pac-12 have sidelined themselves. College...