September 15, 2020
Virginia police cruiser shot multiple times with officer inside
The Suffolk Police Department in Virginia is investigating after one of its marked vehicles was shot multiple times while an officer was inside, the department said. No one was injured...
Joe Biden accidentally refers to 'Harris-Biden' ticket after Harris made similar gaffe
Joe Biden accidentally referred to his presidential ticket as the "Harris-Biden" campaign — after Kamala Harris similarly misspoke over the weekend. The former vice president made the gaffe while speaking...
Joe Judge backs Daniel Jones after costly Giants mistake
There were too many Tuesday morning quarterbacks to count. The same thought populated so many minds in the aftermath of the Giants’ 26-16 loss to the Steelers on Monday night,...
Big-time block propels Heat to Game 1 win over Celtics
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Jayson Tatum thought he had a dunk to tie the game. Bam Adebayo had other ideas — and in the biggest moment of his young...
The wild scandals of NYC's elite prep school scene
"'Gossip Girl' didn’t go far enough. They had to keep it more PG-13," said author and prep school alum Wil Glavin. "My book is more R-rated."
CBS planning to return to print media with Watch! magazine reboot
CBS says it plans to make a return to print with its entertainment title Watch! after going all-digital and cutting staff at the height of the pandemic. “After pivoting to...
Why this US Open at Winged Foot may be even tougher
Only 15 golfers who played in the 2006 U.S. Open at Winged Foot will be back in Mamaroneck to tee off in the 2020 U.S. Open. But the legend of...
Meredith Corp. could split its assets as publishing industry continues to tumble
Meredith could become the latest company with publishing and TV holdings to split itself in two. The publisher of Entertainment Weekly and Better Homes and Garden last week said it...
Trump bashes reports he disparaged US war casualties: 'I never made those statements'
President Trump continued to slam reports that he bashed America’s war dead as “losers" and "suckers" saying: "I never made those statements" during an ABC News town hall on Tuesday....
Yankees score 20 runs in destruction of Blue Jays
After their most explosive onslaught in five years, the Yankees found themselves somewhere they hadn’t been since Sept. 2: sole possession of second place in the AL East. Though it’s...
How Steve Cohen will impact Mets front office: 'Not a stranger'
PHILADELPHIA — The first significant decision for the new Mets boss-in-waiting will be deciding who should oversee baseball operations. Steve Cohen’s transition to Mets owner won’t become official until next...
Pinterest lures in Marie Claire's editor-in-chief as new head of content
Pinterest has lured Marie Claire editor-in-chief Aya Kanai to be its new head of content and editorial partnerships, clearing the way for MC executive editor Sally Holmes to move into...
Trump defends 'MAGA' when asked when America was great for black Americans
President Trump on Tuesday defended his slogan "Make America Great Again" when asked by a black undecided voter at an ABC News town hall event if the term wasn't "tone...
Mets just can't turn it around
PHILADELPHIA — Wilson Ramos has become the embodiment of the Mets’ season. Sluggish, disappointing and perhaps mentally drained, the veteran catcher is enduring his worst season. Lately, he has become...
Trump rips de Blasio over rampant shootings on ABC town hall
President Trump hit Mayor Bill de Blasio over New York City's skyrocketing shootings and called on police to "be allowed to do their jobs" during an ABC News town hall...
NYPD, FBI investigating NYC home with suspected 'bomb-making' materials
The NYPD Bomb Squad and the FBI are investigating a Queens home containing suspected bomb-making materials, police and sources said. Authorities said they were tipped off to the potential explosives...
We may never see Tiger Woods play in New York again
Take a close look at Tiger Woods this week at Winged Foot. Enjoy him while he’s here, because this week’s U.S. Open may be one of the last times Woods...
Police leaders pressed Rochester to keep Daniel Prude video secret
Rochester police commanders urged city officials to hold off on publicly releasing body camera footage of Daniel Prude’s suffocation death because they feared violent blowback if the video came out...
Jets' monstrous rookie a rare positive in ugly loss
There were not many positives out of Sunday’s 27-17 loss to the Bills, but rookie left tackle Mekhi Becton was a big one. Everything about Becton is big. Becton played...
Man fighting for life after becoming 4th SI gun violence victim in 24 hours
A man was critically injured in a Staten Island shooting Tuesday evening — the fourth person shot in the borough over the last 24 hours, police said. The gunfire erupted...
Fox scores huge ratings win with NFL return
Football returned with a bang on Sunday — at least for Fox. The network recorded its most-watched opening week since 2016, and “America’s Game of the Week,” featuring Tom Brady’s...
The ex-president of a NYC art gallery sues board for $10 million
An eminent gallery founded by a once internationally-renowned art dealer -- who was convicted in connection to defrauding Mark Rothko and his estate -- is embroiled in a fresh scandal...
'Problem Solvers' show what a real COVID-19-relief compromise looks like
In a crisis, statesmen find a way to compromise. Can the Democratic and Republican leaders of Congress manage that? The 50-member bipartisan House Problem Solvers Caucus is offering a $1.5...
Fresh evidence of City Hall's deadly lead-paint lies
Documents coughed up under the Freedom Of Information Law again show that the de Blasio administration downplayed the true scale and scope of lead exposure crisis in public housing. From...
Rory McIlroy looking to fix flaw he had had in recent majors
Rory McIlroy has won four major championships, but the last one came back in 2014, when he captured the PGA Championship a month after winning the British Open. Since then,...
A huge step forward for Arab-Israeli peace — and against Iran's evil ambitions
Tuesday’s signing of the Abraham Accords marks a major step forward that once seemed impossible, toward peace between Israel and all its Arab neighbors. More, it represents a vast regional...
Gio Urshela's return means another demotion for hot Yankee
Gio Urshela returned from an IL stint due to bone spurs in his right elbow and had three hits in the Yankees' 20-6 win over the Blue Jays and was...
Pelosi vows to keep House in session after Dems spike Senate COVID relief deal
WASHINGTON -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday vowed to keep the House in session until a deal is reached on COVID relief -- after her own Democrats blocked a $650...
Saquon Barkley debacle puts pressure on offensive line
The strategy is sound, yet simple enough for anyone who has watched the Giants the past two seasons to come up with: Stop Saquon Barkley, stop the Giants. “We had...
Science says: Colleges should all reopen (with precautions)
World-class universities are among America’s most treasured institutions. Unfortunately, several universities have recently announced their plans to shut down in response to new COVID-19 cases among students. That’s wrong: Universities...
Sorry — abolishing the Electoral College is still a terrible idea
Let’s face an ugly possibility: President Trump could get elected again without winning the popular vote. Indeed, according to most experts, that’s the only way he could be re-elected. This...
Even after Trump ordered an end, federal agencies still push insane 'critical race theory'
President Trump is taking on the odious ideology known as critical race theory, or CRT. Kudos. But the right must prepare for a long war. Following my investigative reporting (including...
Learning experience: NY student suspended for 1 year for repeatedly showing up at school
The Long Island high schooler protesting his district’s hybrid learning model by repeatedly going to school on his mandated remote learning days was hit with a one-year suspension on Tuesday....
Columbia marching band reportedly cancels itself due to misconduct accusations
Columbia University's marching band has reportedly self-cancelled. According to the Ivy League college's newspaper, The Columbia Spectator, the infamous troupe said in a letter that it voted to disband after...
The star Mets must sign in Steve Cohen's first big splash
Many tests await Steve Cohen once he assumes control of the Mets, and for the purpose of this column, let’s assume that he’ll pass the entry exam of the approval...
Notorious B.I.G.'s $6 plastic crown sells for $594,750 in auction
At Sotheby’s, the crown is king, especially when it's the topper worn by Christopher “Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace in his last photo shoot ever.
Federal officer shot in drive-by outside courthouse
A security officer was wounded in a drive-by shooting outside the federal courthouse in Phoenix, according to reports Tuesday. A suspect was later taken into custody and officials don't believe...
US Open predictions: Emerging star can win on difficult course
The picks for this week's U.S. Open at Winged Foot: Daniel Berger Because it would be amazing to see a player who’s won once already this year (Colonial), ranked near...
Venue fined $3K for hosting 5,600-person indoor Trump rally
The city of Henderson, Nevada, has reportedly fined a company $3,000 for hosting a 5,600-person indoor rally for President Trump. Xtreme Manufacturing was slapped with the fines over six violations...
Queens man attempted to sneak dogs through JFK inside luggage: feds
A Queens man attempted to smuggle two dogs from Russia through JFK inside a secret compartment in his carry-on luggage -- and get another nine past customs using sketchy medical...
Corey Johnson's decision on development fight could affect mayoral bid
It could be the next Amazon! Left-wing activists and their allies on the City Council are once again facing off against a coalition of unions, allied lawmakers and business groups...
Saints star's devastating injury 'worse' than thought
Saints star wide receiver Michael Thomas is expected to miss "several weeks" after suffering a high ankle injury during New Orleans' Week 1 34-23 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers...
Columbia president blasted for 'veiled attack' on Trump
The head of the New York State Republican Party accused Columbia University president Lee Bollinger of taking a veiled swipe at President Trump in a welcome back email message to...
Trump says he 'up-played' COVID-19 'in terms of action' at ABC town hall
President Trump on Tuesday defended his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, telling a woman in the audience at an ABC News town hall in Philadelphia that he did not "downplay"...
NY's COVID-19 infection rate ticks up, but 6 states dropped from quarantine list
ALBANY — Six states were removed from New York's two-week quarantine travel advisory Tuesday as the state also recorded a one percent positive COVID-19 infection rate — breaking its nearly...
Joe Judge's early handling of young Giants team is telling
Pleased. Happy with the effort. Fought his butt off. Played hard. 0-1. It does not all add up, but that is fine, for now. Joe Judge must play the long...
Phil Mickelson's mindset before his latest shot at elusive US Open
Hello, old friend. Shortly after 9 a.m. Tuesday, Phil Mickelson drove into the parking lot of a place many believe has haunted him for the past 14 years. When Mickelson...
Rudy Giuliani pushes for GOP mayor, says de Blasio 'killing' NYC
GOP leaders including former Mayor Rudy Giuliani will make the case Wednesday for electing a Republican to lead the Big Apple's coronavirus recovery -- laying out a plan to add...
Boston University professor crushed to death in apartment elevator accident
A Boston University professor was crushed to death by an elevator in her apartment building when it suddenly dropped, trapping her between floors. "What my wife said she saw was...
Dr. Ian Smith returns to reformatted 'The Doctors' as new host
Dr. Ian Smith returns to "The Doctors" — this time as the revamped show's solo host for its 13th season premiering Monday (8 a.m.) on WLNY/Ch. 55. Smith, a physician...
Anthony Weiner covers and headlines we're particularly proud of
It's a hard job, but somebody's got to do it. Every time Anthony Weiner rears his head, The Post is there to capture the disgraced ex-congressman-turned-convicted pervert -- and sum...
Islanders have captured NHL's spotlight during playoff run
If anything, the Islanders’ playoff run has given the hockey world an inside look into what’s been brewing on Long Island. And that has been a major step toward building...
De Blasio promises restored NYC trash services
City Hall suddenly found money in the Sanitation Department's budget to restore some litter basket pickup service Tuesday as outrage over trash piling up on Gotham's sidewalks continued to mount....
Joe Biden admits Trump is helping the middle class amid pandemic
During a low-energy roundtable with veterans in Florida Tuesday, Joe Biden repeated his dubious claim that he removed 150,000 troops from Iraq as vice president as he also admitted that...
History-making NYPD chief promoted after returning from retirement
Assistant Chief Juanita Holmes -- one of the highest ranking African American women in the NYPD when she retired in 2018 -- has gotten a promotion, the NYPD announced Tuesday....
Dad, daughter among 4 killed in horrific wrong-way Long Island crash
The fatal victims of the horrific crash involving a wrong-way driver on Long Island’s Southern State Parkway early Tuesday included a father and his adult daughter, a devastated family friend...
Joe Girardi is a fan of baseball's altered playoff schedule
Now for something completely different. Actually, what Joe Girardi appreciates about baseball’s rejiggered postseason schedule, which will compel clubs to either use five-man starting rotations or start pitchers on short...
Harley-Davidson's Hog magazine rides into sunset
Harley-Davidson is jettisoning Hog magazine and replacing it with a newer and more upscale title, The Enthusiast, as it seeks to broaden its aging fan base with younger riders. The...
'I discovered the body': South Dakota AG issues statement on fatal crash
South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg said he actually discovered the body of the pedestrian he fatally struck Saturday night -- when he returned to the scene a day later....
Long Island lawmaker wants to raise legal smoking age to 25
A Long Island legislator has introduced legislation that would raise the age for smoking and vaping from 21 to 25 in in Suffolk County. The legal age to smoke statewide...
Trump, Biden to be turned into puppets for comedy special
President Trump and his 2020 election opponent Joe Biden will be turned into puppets for a comedy special set to air Oct. 1 on Fox following the candidates' first debate....
I worry Democrats won't concede and other commentary
Liberal: I Worry Dems Won’t Concede “I find myself truly worried about only one scenario” this November, reveals Shadi Hamid at The Atlantic: President Trump “will win re-election, and Democrats...
Defending champ looks to U.S. Open return as potential rebound
Gary Woodland has often struggled to find his game since the PGA Tour came back from its COVID-19 pause. A return to the U.S. Open as the defending champion could...
The Jets already seem doomed
If Sunday’s loss to the Bills is any indication, Jets fans can already start dreaming about the draft next spring. It already feels like the Jets are telling you, “Wait...
Inside the GOP's bid to oust Pelosi as speaker of the House
The "Commitment to America" contains 17 agenda items and resembles the eight-point Contract with America that in 1994 helped Republicans retake the House for the first time in 40 years.
Yankees fearing 'bigger issue' with scratched Gleyber Torres
Gleyber Torres’ left quad is acting up again and it kept him out of the Yankees lineup Tuesday. It’s the same quad Torres injured last month that kept him on...
Humpback whale takes 'wrong turn,' gets lost in crocodile-filled river
This whale needs to check Google Maps.
Protesting NYC teachers threatened with docked pay if they don't return to class
Teachers at a Manhattan high school were threatened with docked pay if they didn't return to their classrooms Tuesday, sources told the Post. Citing coronavirus concerns, dozens of teachers at...
NFL star asks for trade as things get messy
Allen Robinson wasn't just redecorating his social media pages. The star wide receiver removed any mention of the Bears on his Twitter and Instagram accounts and has asked the team...
COVID-19 case may derail JPMorgan's back-to-work push
Jamie Dimon's back-to-the-office push despite the pandemic has already run into trouble. JPMorgan Chase was forced to send some workers at its New York City headquarters home this week after...
No HERO: de Blasio wife Chirlane McCray's COVID-19 trauma program left out EMTs
During the height of the city's coronavirus pandemic in April, New York City First Lady Chirlane McCray went on CNN to decry the high rate of suicide attempts by Emergency...
Man who fired at cops in Queens faces life in prison, DA says
A man who shot at cops in Queens as they responded to a domestic assault call over the weekend was locked up without bail and faces life in prison, Queens...
HS football players' suspensions spark controversy: 'It's outrageous'
An Ohio high school suspended and then reinstated two of its football players after they brandished “thin blue line” and “thin red line” flags against the school’s requests, spurring a...
NYPD nabs suspected serial bank robber in Manhattan
The armed suspect tried to hit a bank in East Harlem before sticking-up an Upper East Side Chase on 86th Street and Lexington Avenue at around 2:21 p.m., cops said.
NYC's spring lockdown cut coronavirus transmission 70%, study claims
New York City's spring lockdown reduced transmission of COVID-19 by about 70%, according to a new report. In a study conducted by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and...
Ugg footwear discounted up to 70 percent at Zappos and more top brands
Fall is around the corner, meaning it's time to change into your favorite cold-weather styles. You're probably looking for jackets, sweaters and comfy footwear. Plus, we know there's nothing quite like...
Many COVID-19 patients still have lung issues months after recovering: study
At least 70 percent of coronavirus patients in a new study were still suffering from lung trouble months after leaving the hospital. Researchers in Henan Province, China, looked at 55...
Iowa bar owner arrested for flouting social-distancing rules
The owner of an Iowa bar named the Pour Bastards Pub was busted for letting drinkers flout social-distancing rules -- then ripping up the charge sheet when served at his...
Le'Veon Bell, top rookie out a while in frustrating Jets blow
The Jets offense will be without running back Le’Veon Bell and rookie wide receiver Denzel Mims for at least three weeks. The team placed both Bell and Mims on injured...
AOC, other 'Squad' members have been bringing their dogs to work for months
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez brought her French bulldog Deco to work on Capitol Hill Tuesday. The progressive darling revealed that she had brought her furry friend with her to work in...
Mexico has a quieter independence celebration amid pandemic
MEXICO CITY — Mexicans will celebrate their Independence Day without big public ceremonies for the first time in 153 years Tuesday night due to restrictions on public gatherings caused by...
'South Park' to air pandemic-themed special episode
The pandemic is coming to South Park.
France fast-tracks citizenship for foreign virus fighters
LE PECQ, France — France will reward foreign health care-workers and other front-line personnel who distinguished themselves in the fight against COVID-19 by fast-tracking citizenship applications for those who want...
Cuomo relaxes COVID-19 nursing home restrictions amid protests
The new policy will resume limited visitation for facilities that have been without COVID-19 for at least 14 days -- half the 28-day rule that has been in effect since...
NY released MS-13 gang member facing federal murder charge
State prison officials put a reputed MS-13 gang member back on the streets -- even though the feds wanted him held on a murder charge that carries the death penalty,...
Video shows middle-aged UK motorcyclist pulling wheelie at 100 mph past cop
Lee Embleton, 51, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving at Newcastle Crown Court on Friday over the stunt in June 2018 during which police estimate he was doing at least 100...
The looming concern surrounding Yankees' biggest stars
Giancarlo Stanton is back and Aaron Judge shouldn’t be far behind. The next question: Can they stay healthy the rest of the season? Stanton was activated before the Yankees' 20-6...
Court argument seeks reversal of military HIV policies
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Lawyers for military service members whose careers were halted after testing positive for the AIDS virus asked a federal judge Monday to overturn policies restricting their...
German jeweler shoots and kills two suspected robbers
A jeweler in Germany shot and killed two wannabe thieves during an attempted heist at his store, authorities said. The owner and his wife, who are both in their early...
Derek Jeter's Tampa mansion hits market for $29 million
St. Jetersburg is on the market. Derek Jeter and his supermodel wife, Hannah, are putting their palatial mansion in Tampa, Fla., on the market, with an asking price of $29...
Woman accused in Seattle machete attack may be behind motel fire
Seattle-area officials are investigating a woman for a deadly motel fire after a recent machete attack in the Capitol Hill neighborhood put her back on their radar. Prosecutors in King...
Man flees traffic stop, leaves behind winning lotto ticket
It didn't pay to pull a fast one! A man left behind a winning lottery ticket in Georgia when he fled during a traffic stop on Interstate 75, according to...
Famed NYC bar Coyote Ugly to shut down after failed rent negotiations
“After sitting closed for six months due to COVID restrictions, we simply can’t afford to pay rent."
What a drag: Racing complaints in NYC are soaring
Complaints about scofflaws drag racing in New York City have increased five-fold amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to public data crunched by a state senator.
Retired military leaders endorse Trump, say he'll protect 'American way of life'
More than 200 retired military leaders have endorsed President Trump for re-election, the group of veterans announced through the Trump campaign. In a statement released Monday, the group argued that...
Rosa Parks' home displayed in Italy as US race tensions rise
NAPLES, Italy — The run-down, paint-chipped Detroit house where US civil rights icon Rosa Parks took refuge after her historic bus boycott is going on display in Italy in a...
Radio host fired after 'unacceptable' comments about ESPN star
Now, Dan McNeil has an actual job dilemma to think about. McNeil was let go by Entercom on Tuesday after The Score radio host sent out a crude tweet about...
Georgia dad who disciplined daughter in disturbing video defends actions
A Georgia father who was seen disciplining his teen daughter in disturbing videos on Instagram has defended his actions -- saying he only regrets sharing the confrontation online, according to...
Old man who lost his wife puts sign in window begging for friends
Everybody needs a friend.
Yuengling, America’s oldest brewer, will soon sell beer nationwide
Hey, West Coast beer lovers, it’s pronounced YING-ling. D.G. Yuengling and Son, America’s oldest operating brewer, is sending some cold ones your way for the first time since it began...
Carlos Ghosn's former aide pleads not guilty as trial starts in Japan
The financial misconduct trial of former Nissan executive Greg Kelly began Tuesday with Kelly saying he committed no crimes and was only trying to keep his star boss Carlos Ghosn...
UN nuclear watchdog, China reportedly helping Saudi Arabia develop uranium
The International Atomic Energy Agency is working with a Chinese-linked institute to find and develop uranium for Saudi Arabia even though the UN nuclear watchdog's inspectors are not allowed in...
Apple betting big on health with Fitness Plus, new Apple Watch
An Apple product a day can help keep the doctor away — at least that's what the iPhone maker is banking on with its new slate of health offerings. The...
Trump faces pushback from climate experts after confrontation in California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — With the smell of California wildfires in the air, President Donald Trump on Monday ignored the scientific consensus that climate change is playing a central role in...
Attractive Over in this awful MLB pitching matchup
It’s been a trying season for both the Los Angeles Angels and Arizona Diamondbacks, and on Tuesday, two pitchers who have had seasons to forget will try to get things...
Louisville officials detail $12M settlement with family of Breonna Taylor
"For those who knew her, Breonna’s death was personal, the pain is visceral," said Mayor Greg Fischer in a press conference announcing the massive settlement.
Hot mic catches Nebraska president revealing Big Ten announcement
Hot mics are the real MVP of 2020. They caught Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen being critical of MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, and Nebraska president Ted Carter fell victim...
Students in Indonesia collect, trade plastic to get internet access for online learning
JAKARTA/BOGOR, Indonesia - When the coronavirus pandemic forced Indonesian schools to shut, it exposed how millions of households in the Southeast Asian country still had no access to the internet...
Mike Francesa floats Odell Beckham trade news in strange Twitter rant
Mike Francesa might be losing his touch as a news-breaker. The former king of New York sports radio dropped an Odell Beckham Jr. bombshell on Tuesday morning, tweeting the Browns...
Take a hike: Cuomo walks back threat of tax increases
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo walked back threats from last week that he would raise taxes on the state’s wealthiest should Washington fail to grant additional federal aid to state...
16-year-old boy stabbed behind Long Island elementary school
A teen was seriously hurt in a stabbing on the soccer field behind a Long Island elementary school this week, authorities said. The 16-year-old boy was fighting with three other...
Air quality unlikely to improve amid Western wildfires, scientists say
PORTLAND, Ore. — Relief from putrid, dangerous air spewing from massive wildfires across the West won't come until later in the week or beyond, scientists and forecasters say, and the...
Airport in Rome is world's first to earn 5-star 'COVID-19' safety rating
When in Rome...take some time to enjoy the COVID-compliant safety protocol at the city’s largest airport. The Rome-Fiumicino International Airport (FCO), also known as the Leonardo Da Vinci International Airport,...
No, that wasn't a 'UFO' over New Jersey
The floored witnesses flooded social media with posts showing the iconic blimp resembling a flattened spaceship with a light shining from it.
HHS spokesman Caputo reportedly apologizes for CDC 'sedition' remarks
Health and Human Services spokesman Michael Caputo apologized to staff on Tuesday for accusing scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of "sedition" and warning of armed insurrection...
NYC lawsuit could open floodgates on teacher COVID-19 exemptions
A lawsuit by teachers afraid to go back to school amid the COVID-19 pandemic could force the Department of Education to open the floodgates on teacher virus exemptions just days...
Monkey takes selfies and videos with man's lost phone
This story is bananas.
De Blasio says he's working on bringing municipal workers back
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday he’s working on bringing the Big Apple’s 380,000 municipal workers back to their job sites as he urged private companies to start developing a...
US bans imports of goods produced using slavery in China
The Trump administration is banning imports of clothing, certain cotton products and computer parts from a region of China where more than a million Muslim-minority Uighurs are being held in...
Man shot dead in Staten Island, another wounded in Manhattan
A 29-year-old man was fatally shot in Staten Island -- one of two victims of Tuesday morning gunplay across the city, cops said. The victim was blasted in the chest...
What bettors can expect from 2020 SEC football season
The first games are still almost two weeks away, but it’s not too early for a betting breakdown of the Southeastern Conference. The favorites Alabama, Florida After taking a rare...
Massive chunk of Greenland's ice cap breaks off
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — An enormous chunk of Greenland’s ice cap has broken off in the far northeastern Arctic, a development that scientists say is evidence of rapid climate change. The...
Video released by NYPD shows grisly Brooklyn stabbing
Video released by the NYPD Tuesday shows a knife-wielding man violently stabbing another man in the side in Brooklyn, police said. The attacker, who is wearing a red shirt, can...
Video shows Australian cop stomp man's head after police car knocked him over
Australian police were caught on camera ramming a squad car into the back of a mentally ill man -- then stomping on his head, leaving him in an induced coma...
Where Giants need to improve
The Giants could not rally Monday night in their season opener, falling to the Steelers, 26-16. There were some positives to take away from the loss, but no moral victories...
Trump's peace accord: President hosts Mideast leaders for historic deal
The foreign ministers of the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain joined Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the White House South Lawn to affirm their recent recognition of Israel's statehood.
Couple charged with starving boy found dead in feces-covered bed
Scott Schollenberger Jr., 42, and Kimberly Maurer, 35, are charged with homicide and child endangerment in the death of Maxwell Schollenberger.
Disgraced ex-EMT posed as cop to rob alleged drug dealer
A disgraced ex-EMT posed as a police officer — and even used plastic handcuffs — to rob an alleged drug dealer for pills because he "didn't think he would call...
Yankees' path to World Series could be never-ending road trip: Sherman
This is the degree of difficulty season. A game in Seattle Tuesday between the Giants and Mariners was postponed due to poor air quality stemming from the Western wildfires. That...
Small business owners are worried election results could put them out of business
More than half of small business owners said the upcoming election is the most important of their lifetime. The study of 500 US entrepreneurs found a fifth said their company...
Breonna Taylor's family will receive $12 million in Louisville settlement
The sizable deal is expected to be announced during a 2 p.m. press briefing at Mayor Greg Fischer's office.
Jon Gruden wants Derek Carr to keep his wife's name out of his mouth
Jon Gruden's better half made an unexpected cameo during the Las Vegas Raiders' season opener on Sunday. As the first quarter got underway in Carolina, Raiders quarterback Derek Carr shouted,...
This WiFi camera is so compact it can fit in the palm of your hand
There are tons of cameras on the market that promise a wide range of features, from night vision and long battery life to high-quality sound and app integration. However, many...
Save over 45 percent on these Fitbit Charge 2 Fitness Superwatches
Struggling to meet your health and fitness goals? You’re not alone. Take New Years Resolutions, for example. While weight loss and healthy eating tend to rank among the highest holiday...
Feline herpes turns hairless, eyeless cat into Instagram influencer
Jasper the cat is hairless by nature, but he hasn’t always lacked eyeballs.
Emmys 2020 announce Creative Arts winners ahead of unusual awards season
The winners of the 2020 Creative Arts Emmys have been announced.
'Forget him': Pelosi defends not speaking to Trump for almost a year
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi defended how she has handled her relationship with President Trump -- after it was pointed out that the two leaders haven't spoken in almost a year...
11-year-old killed in drive-by shooting in upstate New York
Ayshawn Davis was killed when gunfire erupted around 11:40 p.m. Sunday on Old Sixth Ave. in the city of Troy.
Jack Flaherty will keep Cardinals on road to playoffs
Where’s Fauci? “Dancing with the Stars” is back and the doctor could have saved this year’s edition. The 2020 cast of castoff castaways includes Anne Heche, Jeannie Mai, Kaitlyn Bristowe,...
Brooklyn tavern sues Gov. Cuomo over midnight 'food curfew'
He’s taking the night out of nightlife. Gov. Andrew Cuomo is being sued by a Brooklyn watering hole for forcing New York City restaurants to close at midnight once limited...
US retailers roll out foreign toilet paper amid COVID-19 pandemic
Toilet paper is back on store shelves. But you may not recognize some of the brands. Demand for toilet paper has been so high during the pandemic that in order...
Gov. Cuomo says he won't ban trick-or-treating in New York
While Mayor Bill de Blasio thinks Halloween might be a more virtual event in New York City this year, Gov. Andrew Cuomo pledged Tuesday he will not ban door-to-door trick...
The Giants signs of hope that could prevent disastrous season
The last time the Giants opened their season with a Monday night home game was 25 years ago. Then, as now, the Giants lost. The Giants hope the similarity of...
CNBC host calls Pelosi 'Crazy Nancy' to her face during interview
CNBC host Jim Cramer called House Speaker Nancy Pelosi "Crazy Nancy" to her face during an interview on Tuesday morning -- a taunt for the California liberal typically used by...
White House cancels CDC's 'critical race theory' training
The White House on Tuesday said it's canceling a training course at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that appeared to flout President Trump's recent ban on programs that...
St. Louis Cardinals scout dead of coronavirus complications at 46
Charles Peterson, 46, who had worked for the organization since 2012, succumbed to the virus on Sunday, news station WLTX reported. He had been in the hospital since Aug. 17.
Broncos coach defends costly decisions in loss to Titans
Clock mismanagement may have cost the Broncos a win in their season opener against the Titans, but head coach Vic Fangio claims he had a plan. The Titans' final drive...
Gettysburg 'ghosts’ run across road in this bone-chilling video
Two "ghosts" at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, were spotted — 157 years after the infamous Civil War battle. See the spooky sight for yourself, filmed by New Jersey resident Greg Yuelling, as...
Nikola's stock slides amid questions from short-seller
Shares of Nikola sank 7 percent on Tuesday after the short-selling research house that alleged the electric truck maker misled investors over its technology said the company had failed to address...
Oregon reportedly opens first mobile morgue, fearing dozens of wildfire deaths
Oregon has set up its first-ever mobile morgue as officials fear dozens could be dead from the raging wildfires, according to a report. The morgue, which is set up in...
South Korea to secure coronavirus vaccines for 60 percent of population
SEOUL - South Korea said on Tuesday it plans to spend $146 million to procure coronavirus vaccines, initially aiming to secure a supply for 30 million people, or 60% of...
'The Mandalorian' Season 2 trailer: Baby Yoda is in danger
Yoda is back, baby!
Paying the price: Judge throws the book at PA protesters with whopping bail sums
A Pennsylvania judge threw the book at several protesters accused of rioting — by setting their bail at $1 million each — in the wake of the police shooting of...
Sony shares dip after it reportedly cuts PS5 production by four million
Investors sent shares of PlayStation maker Sony down on Tuesday amid reports that it's cutting production of its new console by 4 million. The Japanese gaming giant's stock fell as...
Scientists creating gene-edited pigs, cattle to improve food production
LONDON - Scientists have created gene-edited pigs, goats and cattle to produce sperm with traits such as disease resistance and higher meat quality in what they say is a step...
Cops are here! Maskless party at 'Jersey Shore' house overwhelms local police
A group of popular YouTubers known as the Nelk Boys drew a large crowd Monday night to the “Jersey Shore” house made popular by the MTV reality show – counting...
States see pressure to ban race-based hairstyle prejudice
RIO RANCHO, NM — A growing number of states are facing pressure to ban race-based discrimination against hair texture and hairstyles in schools and in the workplace. Advocates this week...
DOJ reportedly opens criminal probe into Bolton's memoir
WASHINGTON -- The Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into whether President Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton unlawfully disclosed classified information when he published his bombshell...
'Diabolical:' Ex-Kaepernick teammate trashes NFL video
Eric Reid, the free-agent safety and former teammate of Colin Kaepernick, isn't buying the NFL's social-justice campaign, calling it "half-hearted at best" and "diabolical." Reid, in a pair of tweets,...
Old train cars to be dropped off LI coast to boost artificial reef
ALBANY -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the state will be dropping old train cars off the coast of Long Island Wednesday to help boost the area’s artificial reef. “We’re going...
Execution, abduction, suicide: Wild Tennessee rampage leaves several dead
Tennessee man Jordan Stevens was executed in front of his pregnant wife after they were taken hostage in a wild killing spree, authorities said.
Sen. Josh Hawley urges feds to reject Oracle deal with TikTok
Sen. Josh Hawley called on the feds to shoot down TikTok's proposed partnership with Oracle because it would keep the popular short-video app tethered to its Chinese owner. The Missouri...
Disturbing video shows suspect stab two men in wild rampage at Queens deli
Shocking surveillance footage captures the moment a man went on a wild rampage in a Queens deli -- stabbing two 67-year-old victims before grabbing a wad of cash from the...
Two charged in Air Force vet's death after Missouri bar fight
Two Missouri men are facing murder charges in the death of an Air Force veteran who succumbed to injuries he sustained during a fight outside a bar, prosecutors said. Devin...
Dad getting death threats after being incorrectly ID'd as deputy shooter
A California dad said he has received death threats after social media posts falsely identified him as a suspect in the weekend ambush shooting of two Los Angeles County sheriff’s...
National Guard deployed to Oregon to help contain wildfires
The National Guard joined at least seven states Tuesday sending help to Oregon as its governor requested a presidential disaster declaration as it struggled to contain dozens of wildfires ravaging...
Mosquitoes overrun apartment complex turned into 'vertical forest'
Residents at a Chinese housing complex who looked forward to living in a verdant “vertical forest” found themselves in a veritable hell – with mosquitoes swarming their eco-paradise, according to...
Cam Newton's feud with Dolphins escalates after Instagram post
Cam Newton's Patriots debut ended with a little bit of controversy. Newton, who led New England to a 21-11 win, butted helmets and exchanged words with Dolphins defenders after kneeling...
MLB locks in final difficult detail to protect billion-dollar playoffs
Beginning next week -- the last of the regular season -- all players on contending teams will move into hotels to create a quarantine-like situation before the playoffs, sources told...
Disturbing graphic shows how fast COVID-19 really spreads
In the time it takes to read this brief article, some 250-300 people will test positive.
'Harry Potter' star Robbie Coltrane defends J.K. Rowling's transgender remarks
"There's a whole Twitter generation of people who hang around waiting to be offended."
Medical firm probes false-positive COVID-19 tests in US nursing homes
Medical-testing firm Becton Dickinson says it's investigating false-positive coronavirus test results reported at nursing homes around the US. The New Jersey-based company, also known as BD, said a "small number"...
Police release footage of fatal shooting of Tulsa police officer
Oklahoma police have released footage showing two Tulsa cops being shot during a June traffic stop, leaving one dead and the other critically injured. District Judge William Musseman ordered the...
Kim Jong Un reportedly tours 'socialist fairyland' after typhoon destruction
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un paid his third visit to a typhoon-ravaged region to tour a "socialist fairyland" that was erected by soldiers in the wake of the destruction,...
Cuomo explains why he asked Paul Rudd to make millennial mask video
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo explained Tuesday how he called actor Paul Rudd in a desperate attempt to help him wrangle a new video urging millennials to comply with New...
Amazon launches luxury clothing store with Oscar de la Renta collection
Amazon said Tuesday it is getting into luxury fashion, starting with a collection by the Oscar de la Renta label, whose founder famously dressed first ladies.
'I cried': Jeremy Lin is taking a huge NBA risk
Jeremy Lin is returning to America, giving the NBA another shot. The former Knick announced the move following a strong season in the Chinese Basketball Association with the Beijing Shougang...
ESPN roasted on Twitter for bizarre John Elway graphic
ESPN's quirky "Monday Night Football" animations are approaching abstract territory. During the Titans-Broncos game, the second of ESPN's Week 1 Monday doubleheader, the network aired a graphic showing key Denver...
DHS slams Schiff for unfairly broad probe after whistleblower complaint
The Department of Homeland Security is requesting that House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff narrow the scope of his now-expanded probe into the agency's response to police brutality protests this...
Facebook launches climate science info center amid fake news criticism
BRUSSELS/SAN FRANCISCO - Facebook on Tuesday launched a climate science information center to elevate credible sources on climate change, as critics question its role in the spread of misinformation on...
Louisville settles Breonna Taylor's wrongful-death lawsuit
The city of Louisville, Kentucky, has settled a wrongful-death lawsuit filed by the family of Breonna Taylor, the 26-year-old black EMT gunned down by cops during a botched raid in...
Why thousands of dead birds may have died in New Mexico
An "unprecedented" number of birds have recently died across New Mexico -- and some researchers suspect the West Coast's raging wildfires could be to blame. Hundreds of thousands of dead...
Multiple people killed in grisly car wreck on Long Island
Four people were killed and one critically injured in a horrific crash sparked by a wrong-way driver on Long Island’s Southern State Parkway early Tuesday, police said. Marvin Balcaseres, 33,...
Trump accuses Joe Biden of using drugs to enhance debate performance
Asked if he believed Biden was taking drugs to "pep him up," he responded, "I do, he's taking something ... that gives him some clarity."
CBS All Access streaming service to be renamed Paramount+
ViacomCBS said Tuesday it will rebrand its CBS All Access video-streaming service as Paramount+ early next year.
Travis Scott's giant Chicken McNugget pillow is now reselling for $450
This is one lit pillow.
Three brothers accused of raping 10-year-old girl in Louisiana
Three brothers are charged with raping a 10-year-old Louisiana girl who locked herself in a bedroom when they offered her money for sex, police said. Two of the suspects, identified...
SiriusXM names Jennifer Witz to replace longtime CEO Jim Meyer
Satellite radio giant SiriusXM named Jennifer Witz to replace its longtime Chief Executive Jim Meyer, who will retire on Dec. 31.
Study finds binge drinkers may struggle to feel empathy
Binge drinkers may not feel empathy for people in pain as easily as non-binge drinkers, according to a study from the University of Sussex. The report showed the brains of...
Here's what to expect from today's Apple Watch and iPad event
Though Apple typically announces its new family of smartphones every year in mid-September, coronavirus related production delays have pushed their launch into next month.
Donald Trump predicts Palestinians will seek peace with Israel
President Trump on Tuesday predicted that the historic peace deals his administration brokered with Israel and the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain will eventually force the Palestinians to come to...
Inventive bus rider wears live snake instead of coronavirus mask
He's practicing social hiss-stancing.
Kentucky theme park is allowing families to rent out the entire space
Summer is still here for another week – and what better way to celebrate the last bit of the season than by going to a theme park? If your first...
Paramedics' accounts dispute Russia's explanation of Alexei Navalny's coma
The paramedics who treated Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny after he fell deathly ill on a flight to Moscow contradicted the diagnosis given by Russian doctors who said he had fallen...
Fans are back in Germany – and getting attacked by soccer stars
Having fans at games isn't a good thing all the time. Hamburg defender Toni Leistner left a postgame interview, jumped into the stands and pushed a Dresden fan after his...
Missing Alabama State University student found dead
An Alabama college student who was missing for nearly a week has been found dead, police said. Montgomery police found the body of Adam Dowdell Jr., a 22-year-old sophomore at...
Fantasy football Week 2 waiver wire pickups: Nyheim Hines, Benny Snell Jr.
Week 2 of the NFL season is often dubbed "overreaction week," and 2020 should be no exception. The absence of full training camps and preseason games meant there were surprising...
Working stiff Anthony Weiner steps out with family after CEO gig revealed
Anthony Weiner was spotted out with his ex-wife Huma Abedin and their son on a stroll through Manhattan -- hours after the disgraced ex-congressman's new gig was revealed.
Trump outlines environmental policy, skepticism of global climate pacts
President Trump outlined how he would address environmental concerns and sounded the alarm about getting the US involved in global climate deals because they blunt the country's competitive edge. The...
Trump rips 'boring' Bob Woodward book and 'nut job' Carl Bernstein
President Trump says he spent some of Monday evening reading journalist Bob Woodward's book — and was not impressed. Speaking to Fox News' "Fox & Friends" Tuesday morning, the commander-in-chief...
Leah McSweeney is being stiffed by Bravo for her second season: insider
The "pathetically low" pay raise won't cut it.
Gates thinks one company has a shot at early COVID-19 vaccine
Bill Gates says Pfizer has the best chance of seeking emergency approval for a coronavirus vaccine by next month even though he thinks such an aggressive timeline is unlikely. "The...
Effects of West Coast wildfires reach NYC
Smoke from the wildfires devastating much of the West Coast reached the Big Apple Tuesday -- but the haze is so high in the sky, it should not affect air...
Clare Crawley blew up 'The Bachelorette,' host Chris Harrison reveals
"We caught you in a lie."
Burglar breaks into home and poops in dishwasher
It was a s--t and run.
Four NFL questions to ponder after Week 1
LAS VEGAS — What happens in Week 1 of the NFL season stays there, for the most part. In a month or two, the season’s opening Sunday will be all...
ESPN star fires back at radio host over crude porn host tweet
Maria Taylor hit back at radio host Dan McNeil on Tuesday morning, not long after the Chicago commentator offered a crude comparison about the ESPN reporter's "Monday Night Football" ensemble....
It's electric: How one man is protecting his Trump 2020 sign
A Massachusetts man resorted to installing an electric fence to stop thieves from stealing his Trump 2020 sign off his front yard. John Oliveira, of New Bedford, said he's fed...
When Steelers knew Ben Roethlisberger was back after worrying moments
There were a few shaky throws, some rust and a makeshift arm wrap. But by the end of the first half, Ben Roethlisberger started making the plays that have made...
Hurricane Sally moves toward Gulf Coast with threat of historic flooding
Hurricane Sally weakened to a Category 1 storm early Tuesday but is expected to pick up steam as it inches toward the Gulf Coast -- threatening to unleash historic floods.
Trump says he'll appear on 'Fox & Friends' once a week
President Trump said he’ll appear on “Fox & Friends” once a week for an interview leading up to the November election and took a shot at Joe Biden for relying...
Passenger removed from flight after bizarre tirade about white privilege
A passenger was removed from a Spirit flight for being a royal pain — after claiming she is a queen from California during a tirade about white privilege and a...
Hobby Lobby raising full-time minimum wage to $17 an hour
Hobby Lobby is raising the minimum wage for its full-time workers to $17 an hour ahead of the holiday season.
Lancaster man killed by police struggled with mental illness
The sister of the knife-wielding Pennsylvania man shot dead by a cop said they wanted to get her brother "help" for his mental illness.
Lego ditches plastic bags for paper ones because kids called them out
"Ideas from children inspired us to begin to make the change," said Lego CEO Niels B. Christiansen.
Three BLM protesters charged over harassment of diners in Pittsburgh
A Black Lives Matter protester who chugged an elderly couple's drink amid chants of "f--k the white people" has been charged with two others over the harassment of Pittsburgh diners...
This school is only accepting English students willing to work in black studies
The University of Chicago's English department will only consider graduate school applicants interested in "working in and with Black studies" for this upcoming admissions cycle.
Walmart Plus: What it is and how it compares to Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime has a fresh competitor in the form of Walmart Plus, the multinational retail corporation's new members-only subscription service.
Putin critic shares first photo from hospital after poisoning
Russian dissident Alexei Navalny on Tuesday posted a photograph of himself in a German hospital bed surrounded by family members – looking gaunt as he recovers from being poisoned. “Hi,...
The big power rankings shakeup after Week 1 surprise
A couple of unexpected Week 1 results shook up the initial Top 10 in the Post’s weekly NFL Power Rankings, most notably the San Francisco 49ers – the defending NFC...
Kamala accidentally touts 'Harris administration' plan during roundtable
Not so fast, Kamala Harris. The vice presidential candidate got a bit ahead of herself when she referred to the “Harris administration,” while discussing economic plans during a virtual roundtable....
Chicken and pig have an unlikely friendship
This chicken is riding high atop a pig friend. See how a 1-year-old hen, named Suzie, made feathery friends with a sounder of breeding pigs at a farm Chester, England....
US issues sweeping new travel warning for China, Hong Kong
BEIJING — The US on Tuesday issued a sweeping new advisory warning against travel to mainland China and Hong Kong, citing the risk of “arbitrary detention" and “arbitrary enforcement of...
Hero LA deputy who survived ambush shooting identified
The heroic Los Angeles County deputy who survived an ambush and saved the life of her partner is reportedly a 31-year-old former librarian who just graduated the academy last year. Claudia...
Titans kicker 'embarrassed' after game-winning field goal
DENVER — New kicker Stephen Gostkowski avoided a disastrous debut with the Tennessee Titans in the nick of time. The Titans escaped Denver with a 16-14 victory Monday night on...
Trump warns Iran of counterattack after reports of plot against US ambassador
President Trump on Monday night warned Iran of a counterattack “1,000 times greater in magnitude” after reports the Iranian government may have hatched an assassination plot against a US ambassador...
Giants suddenly have No. 1 receiver with elite potential
Maybe the Giants have a No. 1 receiver after all. Sterling Shepard, Golden Tate and Darius Slayton were billed as one of the NFL’s most dangerous trios, but a consistent...
Tommy Hilfiger is flipping his eighth mansion in Connecticut
The fashion designer wants to cash in on the "very strong" market that the coronavirus has sparked in Greenwich, an affluent suburb of Manhattan.
Giants quickly get used to fanless NFL
The Giants learned Monday night what most of the NFL found out a day earlier: This is quite strange. The Giants opened their season in front of a sea of...
Four arrested after video of disabled boy getting 'pantsed' posted online
Four teens were arrested Monday in connection to a disturbing incident posted to social media of a 14-year-old disabled boy getting "pantsed" at a New Jersey park, a report said....
The Giants are no longer a laughing stock
In time, and hopefully a short period of time, the moral victories will vanish. In Joe Judge’s mind, of course, they are probably already taboo. There are only two numbers...