October 12, 2020
Unlikely hero's homer lifts Braves in NLCS Game 1
Two teams that hadn’t lost yet this postseason kept going Monday night, playing with a determination to keep the streak alive. In the Braves’ stacked lineup, even the No. 9...
Mayor admits to relationship with news anchor after bizarre allegations
The mayor of Anchorage, Alaska, on Monday admitted to an “inappropriate messaging relationship” with a local TV news anchor who lodged bizarre and unsubstantiated allegations against him. “I apologize to...
Giants' fake-field-goal botch comes with complicated blame game
The fake field goal that should have resulted in a touchdown pass from punter/holder Riley Dixon to tight end Evan Engram in the 37-34 loss to the Cowboys was called...
Nevada man becomes first in US to contract coronavirus twice
A 25-year-old Nevada man has become the first confirmed case of a person being reinfected with the coronavirus in the US, researchers said Monday. The patient was infected with two...
Rays player behind insane catch is their latest hidden treasure
As if the Rays didn’t dig up enough hidden treasures from July through September, yet another jewel has declared itself in October. Unless you figured Manuel Margot would be the...
Giants' dismal record isn't Joe Judge's top concern right now
So, what are the Giants? It says right there in the NFL standings what they are, as far as how many wins and how many losses they have this season....
Yankees on verge of complicated roster decision
On the surface, Zack Britton remaining a Yankee appears to be a no-brainer. But how many of those situations don’t result in a deal getting done? Due to a clause...
California woman missing after hiking in Zion National Park alone
A California woman has been missing since last week after going hiking in a popular national park, authorities said. The woman, 38-year-old Holly Suzanne Courtier, was last at about 1:30...
Hospitalizations increase in New York amid second COVID-19 spike
ALBANY -- Hospitalizations have increased in New York alongside an alarming spike in coronavirus cases that have caused Gov. Andrew Cuomo to reinstate cluster containment zones and shut down schools...
California tells GOP to ‘cease and desist’ unauthorized ballot drop-off boxes
California officials on Monday sent a cease and desist order to the state's Republican leaders demanding the removal of unauthorized ballot drop-off boxes placed by the party in at least...
Johnson & Johnson pauses vaccine study over participant illness
Johnson & Johnson has paused clinical trials of its experimental coronavirus vaccine over “an unexplained illness” in one of the study’s participants, the company announced Monday. “We have temporarily paused...
'Everything is upside down': New Queens beachfront eatery opens during pandemic
When lawyer-turned-restaurateur James Mallios picked Arverne for his newest eatery, Bar Marseille, the narrow strip of oceanfront land in between Far Rockaway and Breezy Point was already going through a...
Hedge-fund investor Soo Kim buys Bally’s casino brand for $20M
The new owner of Bally’s Atlantic City Hotel & Casino just put more of his chips on the marquee name, The Post has learned. Hedge-fund investor Soo Kim’s budding casino...
What Vegas thinks of Nets' 2021 NBA title chances
The Lakers won their record 17th championship to close out the longest, craziest campaign in NBA history Sunday night. And by Monday morning, eyes had already turned to waiting for...
De Blasio says NYC entering 'crucial' week in coronavirus fight
New York City is entering a "crucial" week in its fight against the coronavirus, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday, amid a resurgence of the bug in swaths of Brooklyn...
MLB player stabbed outside strip club: police
Padres outfielder Tommy Pham is in good condition and expected to make a full recovery after police said he was stabbed in the lower back Sunday night outside a San...
NYPD preps for more protests ahead of presidential election
The NYPD is preparing for protests in the city as the presidential election nears and contentious Supreme Court confirmation hearings begin for Judge Amy Coney Barrett, according to a memo...
The Daniel Jones alarm bells are ringing
It isn't so much that Patrick Mahomes, more than any young franchise quarterback, has spoiled everyone. It is how quickly Joe Burrow has looked like The Natural, and how precocious...
Yankees podcast: Season review and remembering Whitey Ford
The Yankees season came to an end Friday night when they lost to the Rays in Game 5 of the ALDS. It was another disappointing season from a franchise that...
To heal America's wounds, we need to recall that we belong to one another
Mother Teresa said that “if we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” That’s all too true of America today. A global...
Fantasy football: More than one way to replace Dak Prescott
Oh, 2020. Shall I compare thee to a winter’s dismay? Thou art more punishing and unpleasant. Harsh trends do shake the angst-ridden buds of play. And autumn’s defeats hath all...
NHL's most coveted free agent picks new team
Alex Pietrangelo is officially off the market. The superstar defenseman finalized a seven-year, $61.6 million deal with the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday, the team announced. Pietrangelo, 30, was the...
Joyce Dinkins, wife of former NYC mayor, dead at 89
Joyce Dinkins, the wife of former New York City mayor, David Dinkins, has died, officials announced Monday. She was 89. Joyce was the city's First Lady from 1990 to 1993...
Resorts World Casino to open hotel at Aqueduct Racetrack
This is a real gamble. Many New York hotels are sitting largely empty because of lost business due to the coronavirus pandemic. But the owner of Resorts World Casino NYC...
Heshy Tischler released from jail as alleged attack on journalist case moves forward
Orthodox City Council candidate Heshy Tischler was arraigned Monday for allegedly inciting an attack on a journalist. Tischler, wearing a yarmulke and black blazer, appeared behind white metal bars, as...
Fugitive captured after calling police to say he suffered rattlesnake bite
An Idaho fugitive was captured in Oregon last Thursday after he called police claiming he had been bitten by a rattlesnake, authorities said. Ryan Paul Henry, 33, reported the bite...
Sam Darnold could bypass crucial step before Jets return
It’s still too early to tell when Sam Darnold will be ready to take his next snap. Still considering his quarterback week-to-week with the shoulder injury that sidelined Darnold for...
Gyms are open, but NYC's still killing the independent-fitness-studio industry
Mr. Mayor, let’s get this straight: Indoor dining, indoor swimming, facials and gym workouts all got the green light to reopen, but Pilates, yoga and high-intensity interval-training classes remain a...
We shouldn't have to sue Gov. Cuomo to reopen our churches
Last week, the Diocese of Brooklyn, which I lead, filed a lawsuit in federal court, asking for relief from restrictions placed on churches, even though they haven’t contributed to the...
Danny Pearl's killer won't walk — yet, anyway
Pakistan’s Supreme Court made the right call last week, ensuring that one of the killers of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl won’t walk free — at least not for...
Dems' damning confusion over Amy Coney Barrett and ObamaCare
Amy Coney Barrett has accomplished many things in her career. Becoming an authority or a policy maker on health care isn’t one of them. At the University of Notre Dame,...
Democrats don't dare say why they oppose Judge Barrett, so they lie instead
Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee devoted their opening statements on the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to repeating a shameless lie. Why can’t they share their...
Please, Gov. Cuomo, listen to the science and quit it with deadly lockdowns
When will Gov. Andrew Cuomo start listening to the science, as he tells everyone else to do? By ignoring new warnings by two key experts, he’s adding to New Yorkers’...
Journalists for censorship and other commentary
Media critic: Journos for Censorship “In a barely literate tweet that not once, but twice misspelled the word ‘its’ as ‘it’s,’ ” snarks The Intercept’s Glenn Greenwald, the New York...
Trump says WHO admitted he's right on COVID-19 lockdowns
President Trump on Monday celebrated recent remarks by a World Health Organization leader that indefinite COVID-19 lockdowns are bad. "The World Health Organization, did you see what happened? They came...
This is the moment Nobel Prize winner in economics found out he won
He learned the old-fashioned way -- kind of. A recipient of the 2020 Nobel Prize in economics discovered he won the prestigious award from his neighbor -- and co-winner --...
Inside Knicks' draft mindset: Only two players they 'love'
And with the No. 8 pick in the NBA draft, the Knicks select … Nobody. According to two league sources, the Knicks are seriously mulling trading back in the Nov....
Astros worried about Jose Altuve's defense after loss to Rays
If it makes the Yankees feel any better (it probably won’t), these Rays are starting to feel like a team of destiny. Or, if it makes the Yankees feel any...
'Immune' Trump offers to kiss 'guys,' 'beautiful women' at his Florida rally
President Trump said he was "immune" from the coronavirus at a campaign rally in Florida on Monday night — and offered to kiss everyone in the audience to prove his...
'Gut-wrenching and complicated': Senator shares story of wife's abortion
Michigan Senator Gary Peters opened up publicly about his family's "gut-wrenching" personal experience with abortion in an interview published on Monday. The Democratic lawmaker revealed to Elle Magazine that in...
Islanders trade defenseman to ease salary cap crunch
The Islanders dealt defenseman Devon Toews to the Avalanche Monday in exchange for Colorado’s second-round pick in both the 2021 and 2022 NHL Drafts. Toews, the Isles’ second-leading scorer among...
Terrified Utah hiker films cougar stalking him
Terrifying video shows a Utah hiker being stalked by a mountain lion after the man stumbled on her cubs. “Oh, f--k!’’ Kyle Burgess says on the camera footage as he...
Fantasy football: Don't bank on this rookie joining breakout WR class
Unless you’re talking about a generational talent, making the jump from college football to the NFL is not an easy transition. The NFL game moves significantly faster, and most top...
City of Syracuse plans to remove Christopher Columbus statue
The City of Syracuse plans to remove its Christopher Columbus statue and rename a surrounding plaza called Columbus Circle -- leading to outrage by Italian-American groups. Mayor Ben Walsh --...
How a drunk interview rocks an entire town in 'The Trouble with Maggie Cole'
The six-part British dramedy premiering Sunday on PBS is funny, sad, enlightening and redemptive.
Trump ridicules Biden for saying he's running 'for the Senate,' forgetting Romney's name
President Trump on Monday ridiculed Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden for mistakenly saying at a campaign stop he's running "for the Senate" -- and appearing to forget Mitt Romney's name....
Jets must get rid of disgruntled Le'Veon Bell immediately
Le’Veon Bell feels like that impulse buy you make after a few too many drinks when you’re cruising around Amazon, hit the purchase button and then immediately realize it was...
Billy Beane of 'Moneyball' fame could bid farewell to baseball
Billy Beane’s potential deal to buy a stake in the company that owns the Boston Red Sox would end his visionary reign at the Oakland Athletics -- and could mark...
Rays outfielder makes unreal ALCS catch
Manuel Margot is doing it all for the Rays -- including one of the best defensive plays of the postseason. The Tampa Bay right fielder, who hit a three-run homer...
Adam Gase considering drastic change on offense
The Jets didn’t look any better on Monday. There was no practice. But as soon as Sunday’s game in Miami, the team could see a great change. With the Jets...
NYC paramedics report uptick in coronavirus calls
The city's paramedics say a rise in the number of seriously ill COVID-19 patients they are treating is bringing back disturbing memories of the height of the pandemic in New...
Trump energized at first major campaign rally since COVID-19 recovery
President Trump on Monday evening appeared at his first campaign rally outside the White House since he tested positive for the coronavirus earlier this month. Trump tossed MAGA facemasks to...
Trump doctor says he's negative for COVID-19, 'is not infectious'
President Trump survived COVID-19 and is no longer infectious, physician to the president Dr. Sean Conley said Monday in a public memo. White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany released the...
Islanders on verge of adding rival's former goalie
Veteran goaltender Cory Schneider is closing in on a deal with the Islanders, GM Lou Lamoriello all but confirmed on Monday. Schneider is expected to sign a one-year, $700,000 deal,...
Disney to reorganize entertainment operations with focus on streaming
Disney is restructuring its media and entertainment divisions as streaming has become the most important area of its business under the crush of the coronavirus pandemic. The Mouse House on...
Steve Cohen to blow up Wilpons' 'archaic' Mets technology
Motion capture software was still relatively new in 2011 when the Mets considered becoming one of the first MLB teams to implement it. The technology captures three-dimensional images, allowing pitchers...
Accused Denver 'Patriot Rally' shooter's concealed weapon permit suspended
The security guard accused of shooting a Navy veteran dead at a Denver rally had a legal permit to carry concealed weapons -- until it was yanked in the wake...
Luxury cruise ships being scrapped for metal amid ongoing pandemic
These ships are currently worth more for their parts than they are as luxury voyages.
Judge sides with Wisconsin governor's mask mandate
A judge upheld Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' Executive Order that makes masks mandatory for residents during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report. Plaintiffs Derek Lindoo, John Kraft, and Brandon...
Kavanaugh 'should sue' his sexual misconduct accusers: Trump
President Trump on Monday urged Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh to bring legal action against women who accused him of sexual misconduct ahead of and during his 2018 confirmation hearings....
Amy Coney Barrett hearing was a hostage video
When it comes to wasting time, it’s tough to beat the United States Senate. But even for that august body’s pedantic standards, Monday’s confirmation hearing for Judge Amy Coney Barrett...
'Unethical' to spread coronavirus for the sake of herd immunity: WHO
The head of the World Health Organization on Monday warned against deliberately allowing the coronavirus to spread in the hope of achieving herd immunity -- calling the idea “simply unethical.”...
Five sisters detail sex abuse at hands of NYC monster once freed by bail-reform group
Five sisters have broken their decades-long silence to reveal to The Post how a recently convicted pedophile — once bailed out of jail by a Bronx non-profit — abused them...
Pence addresses fly on his head during VP debate
Vice President Mike Pence on Monday said he wasn't aware of the show-stealing fly that sat atop his head during last week's vice presidential debate. "I didn't know he was...
Biden speaks to 30 cars of supporters at Ohio 'drive-in rally'
Democratic nominee Joe Biden delivered a speech in front of around 30 socially-distanced cars of supporters at a "drive-in rally" on Monday in a warring event with Vice President Mike...
Giants podcast: Talking through Daniel Jones' regression
The Giants had no problem scoring against the Cowboys Sunday, but their 34 points were still not enough. They fell 37-34 on a field goal to end the game that...
California teachers caught on virtual hot mic bad-mouthing students
Two California teachers were placed on leave after they apparently forgot to log out of a virtual class and started bad-mouthing the students. The virtual learning mishap involved two Jesse...
Rangers eager for top pick's arrival after 'easy' contract process
For the Rangers, signing 2020 first-overall pick Alexis Lafreniere to his entry-level contract was “a really easy process,” according to general manager Jeff Gorton. The team announced Monday that Lafreniere...
North Carolina mom sues after 7-year-old autistic son cuffed
A North Carolina mom is suing after her autistic 7-year-old boy was handcuffed by a school resource officer and taunted for nearly 40 minutes for allegedly spitting, according to court...
Tom Brady mocks embarrassing moment while congratulating LeBron
Tom Brady showed he can laugh at himself while congratulating LeBron James for winning his fourth NBA title Sunday night. Brady on Monday tweeted a photoshopped image of James wearing...
Hong Kong fashion empire heiress dies during 'illegal' boob job
A Hong Kong socialite died while getting liposuction and a boob job at a South Korean clinic -- after she was allegedly operated on by an uncertified surgeon at a...
Kanye West unveils first 2020 campaign ad
The rapper focused on religion and faith in his first 2020 campaign ad unveiled Monday.
Driverless boat in Florida spins out of control, smashing docks
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Three men conducting a photo shoot on a boat in a busy Florida river somehow went overboard, leaving the 24-foot vessel unmanned and out of...
Dusty Baker 'knew something was wrong' before Joe Morgan's passing
For better or worse, many current major-league managers can’t remember watching Joe Morgan in his prime, or weren’t even here yet. Rays manager Kevin Cash, born in December 1977, the...
Surgeon known for first US hand transplant dies at 92
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Joseph Kutz, a hand surgeon who helped perform the first hand transplant in the United States, has died. He was 92. Kutz died Saturday, according to a...
Woman gives tour of wild Minnesota house that was a boat
Kallie Quist, 22, said she "wouldn’t give it up for anything."
Ancient statues emerge from the shadows in blockbuster Rome show
ROME - After decades locked away in a basement, some of the finest sculptures from antiquity have been pulled from the gloom and returned to public view in Rome. Busts...
Star linebacker's injury as bad as Giants feared
The Giants lost one of their most important defensive players for the remainder of the season, as further testing and an examination on Monday confirmed what was suspected a day...
Sen. Sasse gives 'civics' lesson at Barrett confirmation hearing
Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse on Monday gave an anti-court-packing and pro-religious freedom "civics lesson" on the first day of confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett. Sasse, a...
Belarus ramps up crackdown on protests, detains over 700
KYIV, Ukraine — Authorities in Belarus said Monday they detained 713 people during mass protests a day earlier against the reelection of the country’s authoritarian leader in a disputed election...
Bill de Blasio excluded from Columbus Day festivities
Mayor Bill de Blasio was excluded from participating in New York's major Columbus Day event Monday, The Post has learned. The head of the Columbus Citizens Foundation confirmed that de...
Long Island restaurateur allegedly beat, hurled gay slurs at staffer
A Long Island restaurateur berated and beat a gay employee in front of other staffers after he wore the wrong shoes to work, slugging him so hard, a tooth flew...
Family of mom found dead in submerged car speaks out
The family of a missing Florida mom found dead in a submerged car said she wouldn't "drive off in the water" as they wait for answers from the investigation into...
Polish divers work to defuse WWII 'earthquake' bomb
Polish Navy divers on Monday began a five-day operation to defuse a massive unexploded World War II “earthquake” bomb at the bottom of a channel near the Baltic Sea. The...
Mother Cabrini statue dedicated in Battery Park
A statue of Mother Frances Cabrini was finally unveiled Monday in Lower Manhattan by Gov. Andrew Cuomo -- ending a year of controversy over the idea of honoring the famed...
12-year-old prodigy set to study aerospace engineering at Georgia Tech
He makes Doogie Howser look lazy. A preteen prodigy who mastered fractions while still in diapers is now set to tackle aerospace engineering at prestigious Georgia Tech University, according to...
Mother of late GOP Senator John McCain, dead at 108
Roberta McCain, the mother of the late Arizona Sen. John McCain, has died, her daughter-in-law said Monday. She was 108. "It is with great sadness that I announce the death...
Mom drowns in Lake Tahoe while boating with six kids, partner
A mom drowned after she fell into the water while boating on Lake Tahoe with six children and her partner, authorities said. The incident occurred Friday evening near Zephyr Cove,...
Wave of ‘Nutcracker’ cancellations hits dance companies hard
COLUMBUS, Ohio — For many, it’s not Christmas without the dance of Clara, Uncle Drosselmeyer, the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Mouse King and, of course, the Nutcracker Prince. But this...
The wild cards who could complicate Yankees’ DJ LeMahieu talks: Sherman
He had played in New York two seasons, transitioning from good to elite as a Yankee. These covered his age-30 and -31 campaigns, during the second of which he won...
5-year-old boy threw toy, swung at suspect during Indiana home invasion: video
A courageous 5-year-old Indiana boy sprang into action when a group of armed men stormed into his home -- swatting at one suspect and tossing a toy at him, video...
Paige VanZant's bikini handstand has fans divided
Paige VanZant's latest post has her 2.7 million Instagram fans divided.
Bettors like the Saints on 'Monday Night Football'
Rookie Justin Herbert is 0-3 (2-1 ATS) as the starting quarterback of the Los Angeles Chargers, but his numbers have been substantially better than the winless record indicates. In three...
Lebanon closes bars, nightclubs to curb coronavirus
BEIRUT - Lebanon said on Sunday it will close bars and nightclubs to help contain the COVID-19 outbreak which has killed more than 450 people in a country also reeling...
Benched QB's nightmare could end in trade
Dwayne Haskins' nightmare in Washington could be coming to an end soon. The 2019 first-round pick -- who has had an all-around dreadful week -- may be headed to a...
Mask mandates have 'significant impact' on coronavirus, study says
Forcing people to wear face masks has a "significant impact" on stopping the spread of coronavirus -- and can almost halve the number of new infections, according to a study....
Microsoft reportedly stops hacking operation targeting election
Microsoft has shut down a massive hacking operation that could've potentially indirectly impacted election infrastructure, according to a new report. The company announced Monday that it took down the servers...
Biden says Senate Dems shouldn't question ACB's Catholic faith
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said Monday that he had "no questions" about Judge Amy Coney Barrett's Catholic beliefs, adding that her faith was not a relevant topic when assessing...
Pope warmly greets former accused sex abuser Cardinal George Pell
Pope Francis warmly greeted onetime accused sex-abuser Cardinal George Pell at the Vatican on Monday — and even had video released of the welcome to apparently reinforce his support of...
Bet on the Dodgers returning to the World Series
Some inspiration as we try to turn our season around: “The best way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” Walt Disney; “It isn’t whether you get...
Bride reportedly saves dad's life after he collapses at wedding while dancing
A bride jumped into nurse mode when her dad collapsed and stopped breathing while dancing to Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” at her wedding, according to a report. Kim Leary, 37, of...
Danes start culling 2.5 million minks after COVID-19 hits farms
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Danish veterinarians and farmers have begun culling at least 2.5 million minks in northern Denmark, authorities said Monday, after coronavirus has been reported in at least 63...
Selling flowers out of her VW Beetle helps Rio woman survive COVID-19
RIO DE JANEIRO - You can’t miss the green 1969 Volkswagen Beetle parked at the corner, orchids and ferns crowding its open bonnet, sunflowers sticking out of windows, potted plants...
Scientists return from Arctic expedition with wealth of climate data
BERLIN — An icebreaker carrying scientists on a year-long international effort to study the high Arctic has returned to its home port in Germany carrying a wealth of data that...
Kamala Harris denounces Supreme Court confirmation hearing
"This hearing should have been postponed. The decision to hold this hearing now is reckless and places facilities workers, janitorial staff and congressional aides and Capitol Police at risk," Harris...
Joe Biden celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Columbus Day
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden released a statement on Columbus Day that instead celebrates Indigenous People's Day — an emerging rival to the federal holiday.
Floods kill 17 people in Vietnam with another storm looming
HANOI - At least 17 people have been killed by floods in Vietnam’s central provinces in the past week and 13 are still missing, state media said on Sunday as...
Accused Denver shooter was sub-contractor, not employee, agency says
The Pinkerton detective agency said Monday that accused Denver "Patriot Rally" shooter Matthew Dolloff worked for a contractor and was not directly employed by the famed firm. "We take loss...
Trump rips Dems during ACB hearings over ObamaCare focus
President Trump hit back at Senate Democrats after watching them spend much of Monday morning's confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the Supreme Court focused on ObamaCare....
Prime Day 2020 guide: When it starts, what it is, deals preview and more
It's raining deals.
Indian man reportedly dies after fasting to pray for Trump's COVID-19 recovery
An Indian man has died after holding a four-day fast to pray for President Trump's recovery from the coronavirus, according to reports. Bussa Krishna -- who had a life-size statue...
Coronavirus concerns swirl around Pope Francis
The infected members of the famous guard unit, whose duties include protecting the 83-year-old pontiff Francis, are now in isolation, the Vatican said Monday.
Giants’ incompetent past doesn’t absolve Joe Judge
Joe Judge steers clear of many things in his first season as a head coach. He does not criticize his players for public consumption. After games, he does not address...
School's out: 11-year-old takes cops on wild chase in stolen bus
An 11-year-old boy stole a school bus and laughed as he led Louisiana cops on a police chase before crashing into a tree, police and witnesses said. The pint-size pilferer...
Members of black Delaware church don't recall Biden being 'raised' there
More campaign trail claims from Democratic nominee Joe Biden have been called into question -- this time his tales of being "raised" in a black church in Delaware where he...
Odell Beckham tattoo has 'stars aligned' for Browns
The year 2020 has been a nightmare for most, but to Odell Beckham Jr., “it’s just like all the stars have aligned.” The Browns wide receiver has played a key...
Dodgers vs. Braves prediction, line: What separates Atlanta in NLCS opener
The Atlanta Braves have gotten to the National League Championship Series thanks in large part to their pitching — shutting out their foes in four of their five postseason games...
Experts worry patients delaying breast cancer screenings over COVID-19 fears
At the height of the coronavirus pandemic, experts say cancer diagnoses were down nearly 50%, but not because the disease is going away. The issue is that an increasing number...
Are Jimmy Garoppolo and the 49ers heading for a divorce?
It's hard to deny that Week 5 of the NFL season was a bit of a bummer. The week was marked by drama stemming from a number of COVID-19 outbreaks,...
Italian teenage computer whiz beatified by Catholic Church
ASSISI, Italy — A 15-year-old Italian computer whiz who died of leukemia in 2006 moved a step closer to possible sainthood Saturday with his beatification in the town of Assisi,...
Pandemic will cost Americans trillions, study says
The deadly coronavirus pandemic will ultimately cost Americans an estimated $16 trillion, according to a new study released Monday.
Jeffrey Epstein paid millions by Leon Black after sex-crime plea
Billionaire buyout king Leon Black funneled millions of dollars to Jeffrey Epstein even after the pedophile financier became a convicted sex criminal, a new report says. Black sent Epstein at...
How Columbus Day became Indigenous Peoples' Day in over 130 US cities
It took Christopher Columbus about nine weeks to reach the New World from Spain — and his critics more than half a century to start convincing US cities to ditch...
Texas is latest victim of college football's 'is back' myth
No, Texas isn’t back. Neither is Miami. Michigan and USC won’t be either even if they win a few early games once their respective seasons start. It’s the most often-used...
Documentary reveals why Brits refuse to eat American meats
E. coli was detected in more than half of all samples of beef, pork, chicken and turkey tested during a recent study.
Tennessee mayor dies of coronavirus
Lonnie Norman, mayor of Manchester, Tenn. has died of the coronavirus, as the disease continues to ramp up in the Volunteer State and across the country.
Trump knocks Democrat senator's credibility after speaking out against Barrett
In his opening statement, Blumenthal told Barrett he would oppose her nomination because she will rule as justice if confirmed to strike down the Affordable Care Act.
Facebook will start banning Holocaust denial posts
Facebook will begin taking down Holocaust denial posts, reversing its long-held stance against policing the anti-Semitic content. The social network made the change Monday when it updated its hate speech...
Chilling videos show troopers get dragged by SUV in deadly traffic stop
Chilling police dashcam video captured the moment a driver took off from a traffic stop and dragged two Illinois state troopers before he was killed when a gun went off...
8 NYC shootings on Sunday and Monday leave 9 hurt, cops say
Thirteen people were shot in 10 separate incidents across the city Sunday and Monday, as the citywide surge in gunplay raged on, according to preliminary numbers released by the NYPD.
EU to slap sanctions on Russian officials over poisoning of opposition leader
The European Union agreed Monday to impose sanctions against Russian officials over the nerve-agent poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. The EU foreign ministers agreed with calls by France and...
Teen dies after botched boob job complications left her in a coma
A Colorado teen who suffered serious brain damage due to complications from a botched boob job has died, her family's attorney said. Emmalyn Nguyen, 19, had spent more than 14...
Lakers star has 'no idea' what's next as possible opt-out looms
Fresh off winning his first NBA championship alongside LeBron James in his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Anthony Davis has “no idea” what the offseason will bring. The...
Boyfriend charged with killing Missouri woman, 6-year-old girl
A Missouri man allegedly opened fire on his girlfriend and three children -- killing her and her 6-year-old daughter -- because their apartment was messy, according to relatives and police....
Irate moms, fitness junkies engaged in NYC's latest turf war
It's the battle of the monkey bars.
Get big savings on VPNs, password managers and cloud backups before Prime Day
Still spending most of your time at home? Here are 19 Prime Day–level deals on VPNs, password managers, and cloud backup services that will secure and maximize your online activities....
Firefighters work to contain blaze after fire erupts on Mount Kilimanjaro
DAR ES SALAAM - A fire broke out on Mount Kilimanjaro on Sunday afternoon and authorities were trying to contain it, Tanzania’s National Parks service (TANAPA) said. The parks service...
Prime Day–level savings are here early for these 20 wireless earbuds
Waiting for Prime Day to buy new wireless earbuds? Don’t. Get ’em here and now with the same big savings: These 20 pairs are an extra 20% their already-discounted prices...
COVID-19 pandemic hits retailers, causing holiday hiring slump
When the pandemic blew a hole in the US labor market last spring, the hope was for a quick return to normal. It’s clear that hasn’t happened, and with the...
'Ocean Spray Guy' turns viral video into Lakers celebration
TikTok star Nathan Apodaca, otherwise known as the “Ocean Spray Guy,” is apparently a Lakers fan. Apodaca remade his signature viral video Sunday night to celebrate the Los Angeles Lakers...
Iconic NYC eatery closes again after just 12 days back
Despite lines out the door the day it finally reopened, Grand Central Oyster Bar is shutting its doors -- yet again -- after just 12 days in business. Indoor dining...
Goldman Sachs struggling to reach financial targets
Goldman Sachs management is considering whether to scale back financial targets set earlier this year, as the coronavirus pandemic has hindered the bank's business model revamp, analysts and sources inside...
White Sox fire manager after he led them to playoffs
After leading the Chicago White Sox to their first postseason appearance since 2008, manager Rick Renteria has “agreed to part ways” with the organization, GM Rick Hahn announced Monday. Renteria...
Man arrested for putting razor blades in pizza dough
A former pizza company employee has been arrested after he was caught stuffing razor blades into dough sold at a supermarket in Maine, police said. The food-tampering incident came to...
LeBron James' most underrated ability on way to four NBA titles
Four observations from the 2020 NBA Finals: During the on-court celebration at Disney World as gold confetti flew and LeBron James accepted his Finals MVP trophy, he gave himself a...
Alexa hack attack: Woman allegedly messed with ex's new girlfriend
Alexa, how do I go all “Fatal Attraction”? A jilted London woman allegedly hacked into her ex-boyfriend’s Amazon Alexa device and used it to scare off his new girlfriend, a...
England to have 3-tier lockdown system amid ‘tipping point’
LONDON — Millions of people in northern England are anxiously waiting to hear how much further virus restrictions will be tightened in the coming days as the British government confirmed...
Shocking video shows 'Karen' hurl helpless puppy at black man
A disturbed “Karen” tossed a helpless puppy at a black man -- who then apparently adopted the battered dog, video shows. The bizarre footage, posted Friday to Instagram, shows an...
Chicago picks winning designs for outdoor dining solutions
Restaurants in Chicago have a few new ways to continue offering outdoor dining, despite the cold winter months ahead. On Thursday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced that three design entries...
TikTok rival Triller reportedly in talks to go public
Short-video app Triller is considering a back-door public offering as its better-known rival, TikTok, fights a looming ban in the US, a new report says. Triller — which was launched...
Dems turn Barrett hearing into appeal to protect Obamacare
Senate Democrats placed ObamaCare front and center during the first day of confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court on Monday, with many bringing examples...
Trump asks why Dems get time for 'self serving statements' at hearing
President Trump questioned why Republicans were giving Democrats the opportunity to make "self serving statements" during the confirmation hearings for his Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett and suggested he...
Baby found outside Queens home was allegedly thrown out of window by mom
The newborn baby found outside a Queens home on Sunday was allegedly thrown out of a bathroom window by his mother, who'd just given birth, police sources said.
Hall of Fame second baseman dead at 77
Major League Baseball has lost yet another Hall of Famer in 2020. Joe Morgan, a 10-time All-Star and two-time National League MVP for the Cincinnati Reds’ powerful “Big Red Machine”...
Maci Currin, 'World’s Tallest Teen,' is also a TikTok and Instagram star
She has a growing follower count on social media.
Cottonelle wipes recalled over potential bacteria contamination
Heads up, coronavirus hoarders: Cottonelle Flushable Wipes have just been recalled due to a potential bacterial contamination. Personal care giant Kimberly-Clark has recalled specific lots of Cottonelle Flushable Wipes and...
Airline's pop-up plane restaurant fully booked in minutes
Airplane food never got such rave reviews. Reservations filled up within minutes on Monday for a pop-up restaurant Singapore Airlines has opened aboard two Airbus A380 planes at the city-state's...
Robert Pattinson spotted on 'The Batman' set after COVID-19 shutdown
The Bat is back in town.
Woman sentenced to 20 years for killing her accused rapist
An Alabama woman will spend time behind bars for killing her accused rapist -- despite arguing that she acted in self-defense. Brittany Smith, 32, entered a plea deal Friday in...
Amazon pulls plug on wannabe 'Fortnite' rival after less than six months
Amazon's ambitious shooting game "Crucible" has been unceremoniously pulled off the market just 5 months after its release. The free-to-play game, which was meant to compete with mega-hits like "Fortnite,"...
California GOP accused of setting up unauthorized ballot drop-off boxes
The California Republican Party has been accused of setting up unauthorized ballot drop-off boxes -- a felony offense punishable by two to four years behind bars, according to a new...
CDC report exposes how many Americans aren't washing their hands
Experts have stressed the importance of thorough hand-washing amid the coronavirus pandemic. But according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1 in...
Why these Jets might be worse than Rich Kotite's 1996 disaster
The Jets dropped another one on Sunday, a 30-10 loss to the Cardinals, and they are now 0-5 with no wins in sight. Here are some thoughts and observations from...
Rare, 14.83-carat diamond could fetch millions at auction
An exceptionally rare, 14.83-carat “fancy vivid purple-pink internally flawless” diamond is expected to fetch up to $38 million at a Sotheby's auction next month.
Qantas Airways 'flight to nowhere' that sold out in minutes takes off
The Qantas Airways “flight to nowhere” that sold out within minutes last month took off on Saturday. According to an announcement from the Australian airline, the “Great Southern Land” tourism...
Grisly discovery tied to search for woman missing since March
The grim discovery was made Saturday during a search for Kenna Harris, 25, and the remains have not yet been positively identified, according to the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office.
NYC's nearly 100-year-old Roosevelt Hotel closing due to COVID-19
Since opening in 1924, the Roosevelt Hotel at 45 E. 45th St. has prolifically featured in movie history and been the set for a number of important political happenings, but...
Black man reportedly stopped by ICE agents during jog in Boston
A black man was out for a jog in his Boston neighborhood when a group of ICE agents pulled up to him in two unmarked SUVs, demanded an ID and...
PA's second lady says she was victim of racist attack
The wife of Pennsylvania’s lieutenant governor says a woman at the supermarket unleashed a hateful rant on her in which she was called the N-word. Gisele Barreto Fetterman, who is...
Alex Smith's return wasn't easy for his wife: 'Instant fear'
Alex Smith's wife Elizabeth experienced a range of emotions Sunday as the quarterback returned to the field for the first time in two years since his devastating leg injury. Speaking...
Lakers fan celebrates NBA title in own coronavirus bubble
Some Lakers fans caused chaos in Los Angeles after their team won the 2020 NBA title. Others just wanted to celebrate peacefully -- and not risk getting COVID-19. One Lakers...
Trump blasts Antifa after rioters topple Lincoln, Roosevelt statues
A crowd of about 200 people marched through Portland on Sunday, tearing down the two statues, breaking windows at the Oregon Historical Society and damaging storefronts.
Auction scholars Paul Milgrom, Robert Wilson win Nobel economics prize
American economists Paul Milgrom and Robert Wilson won the 2020 Nobel Prize in economics Monday for their "improvements to auction theory and inventions of new auction formats."
Jerry Jones hints at Dak Prescott's Cowboys future after terrible injury
Dak Prescott is expected to be released from the hospital Monday after undergoing successful surgery to repair a compound fracture and dislocation in his right ankle suffered in Sunday’s win...
British Airways CEO steps down as COVID-19 hammers airlines
British Airways CEO Alex Cruz is stepping down as the airline grapples with a massive crisis sparked by the coronavirus pandemic. Parent company IAG announced the leadership shakeup Monday amid...
NFL nearing respite from coronavirus chaos
There's still plenty of time before Tuesday's scheduled kickoff, but as of now the Tennessee Titans are on track to play football again. The Titans had no new positive COVID-19...
Texas high school football coach fatally shot at sports complex
A Texas high school football coach was fatally shot in front of children outside a sports complex during a family-related dispute, police and witnesses said. Derwyn Lauderdale, a 29-year-old wide...
Suspect who cut baby out of woman was close friend, fundraiser claims
The heavily pregnant Texas woman who died when her unborn baby was cut from her womb was murdered by a "friend," according to an online fundraiser.
City to test population of 9 million after COVID-19 cluster detected
The Chinese port city of Qingdao will launch COVID-19 testing for its entire population of 9 million over the next five days -- after a dozen locally transmitted cases were...
Lakers guard saved by J.R. Smith's Instagram Live after he was left at arena
Times are desperate when you are on J.R. Smith's Instagram Live looking to be rescued. That was the situation Lakers backup guard Quinn Cook found himself in Sunday night, though....
Thousands sign up to be exposed to COVID after getting experimental vaccine
Tens of thousands of volunteers have signed up for so-called human challenge trials in which they receive an experimental COVID-19 vaccine and then get infected with the deadly bug to...
Fauci says he was taken 'out of context' in Trump campaign ad
Dr. Anthony Fauci says his words were taken “out of context” in a new political ad about the Trump administration’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report. "In...
Trump wants to hold daily campaign events until election
President Trump has asked his campaign to get him back on the campaign trail every single day between now and the November election, according to a report. The commander-in-chief's re-election...
Day 1 of contentious Amy Coney Barrett hearing wraps up
The first day of confirmation hearings for the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court are underway before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Barrett, 48, was nominated last month...
Fantasy football update Week 5: Dak Prescott out with gruesome ankle injury
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott leads the Week 5 injury report after suffering a gruesome, season-ending ankle injury during the second half of Sunday's game against the Giants. Also injured...
Schumer calls on Barrett to recuse herself from ACA, election cases if confirmed
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said if Amy Coney Barrett is confirmed as President Trump's nominee to the Supreme Court, she should recuse herself from hearing cases involving the Affordable Care...
The growing chance of Jets going 0-16
As the losses pile up for the Jets, the 0-16 possibility becomes more and more realistic. They were manhandled yet again Sunday, losing to the Cardinals 30-10 at MetLife Stadium....
Iconic Bond girl actress dead at 76
She played James Bond's masseuse Dink in "Goldfinger."
Lakers title celebration descends into chaos as fans loot, clash with cops
Celebrations over the Lakers' NBA championship win descended into looting and violent clashes with cops in Los Angeles early Monday -- with a fire started inside a city bus and...
Kim Jong Un’s ‘monster’ missile could overwhelm US defense systems
During a massive military parade in North Korea, Kim Jong Un rolled out a fearsome missile that can pack several atomic weapons in a single projectile that could likely target...
Biden reportedly 'would consider' Gov. Cuomo for administration post
Aides at the National Governors Association have begun considering replacements for Gov. Andrew Cuomo as its chair, according to a report, as speculation mounts that he will be eyed for...
Tom Kennedy, 'Name That Tune' game show host, dead at 93
The TV veteran also hosted "You Don't Say!"
AstraZeneca to start late-stage trials for COVID-19 antibody drug
AstraZeneca is planning two late-stage trials of its coronavirus antibody drug with support from the feds after President Trump praised a similar treatment for helping him shake the virus. The...
Trump reportedly wants to ink nuclear deal with Russia before election
President Trump wants to seal a nuclear deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin before the November election and top officials from both countries have been working feverishly to meet the...
Dodgers prepared to 'get through anything' in NLCS
Justin Turner called a team meeting before the Dodgers began the NLDS, just to remind teammates the postseason can be challenging, even for the best teams. The Dodgers proceeded to...
Huge mechanical wings land ‘Hawkman’ DC fan a world record
This Hawkman costume is a feathery feat. At 19 feet, 2 inches, the massive mechanical wings broke a 2021 Guinness World Record. Take a tour of cosplayer Andy Holt's shop...
COVID-19 can survive on bank notes, phone screens for 28 days: study
The virus that causes COVID-19 can survive far longer than previously thought -- remaining infectious on surfaces such as bank notes, glass, phone screens and stainless steel for 28 days,...
Everything you need to know about Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation hearings
Judge Amy Coney Barrett will face the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday for the start of her Supreme Court confirmation hearings. The grueling sessions are scheduled to begin at 9...
Protesters gather at home of assaulted journalist after arrest of Orthodox firebrand
Dozens of noisy protesters gathered outside the Brooklyn home of an Orthodox journalist on Sunday night in reaction to the arrest of activist Heshy Tischler for allegedly inciting an unruly...
'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' resort for sale for first time since 1869 opening
The Scott family have been operating Scott's Family Resort for six generations — but are ready to pass the torch.
Rays beat Astros with formula that did in Yankees
The Astros’ path to go from the villains of MLB back to the World Series took a hit Sunday night, as the Rays held on for a 2-1 win in...
Vanessa Bryant celebrates Lakers championship in heartfelt Instagram post
“Go Lakers! Wish Kobe and Gigi were here to see this,” she wrote.
This couple got to quarantine in a famously lavish Irish castle
Laura Jamieson and Michael Smith had to regularly flush the estate's 160 toilets to keep the plumbing working.
'We'll be back': Heat vow they'll return to Finals
It’s fitting that the sight of an exhausted Jimmy Butler doubled over the railing under the basket in Game 5 was the image Miami will take from this NBA Finals....
Chalk is the secret to lifting spirits during the pandemic
While quarantine leaves some folks blue, other make it blue... and red, and green, and yellow.
Escape from NYC: Isolated vacation spots that are ideal pandemic getaways
Up for a vacation this autumn? We could use about 20.
Yankees roster could look a lot different next season
There are other questions in the Yankees’ universe besides what will become of Gary Sanchez. Like the skinny slab of rubber on a hill that sits 60-feet, 6-inches from the...
Massive 'alligator snapping turtle' shell-shocks DC suburb
The reptile weighed a whopping 65 pounds — and was not native to the area.
Jets tight end trending toward rock bottom
Chris Herndon either couldn’t catch the ball or he nearly fumbled it. No wonder his role in the Jets’ offense has diminished as much as a night out at the...
Daniel Jones squandered his massive opportunity
Here was Daniel Jones’ chance to get the naysayers off his back, his chance to remind everyone the way Eli Manning so often did it once he matured in the...
Joe Judge finally loses it
It was a fake, but Joe Judge’s anger was very real. In the most emotional display he has shown during his first five games as head coach of the Giants,...