December 13, 2020
Shocking video captures moment NYPD cops shoot gunman outside NYC church
Shocking video footage captured the moment police shot down a crazed gunman who opened fire outside an Upper Manhattan church on Sunday afternoon. The video was posted to Facebook by...
Chilling photos show NYC church shooter's bag of supplies
A chilling image shows the full can of gasoline, knives -- and worn bible -- that police say the St. John the Divine Cathedral gunman brought with him when he...
Giants' jarring buzzkill doesn't mean it's over
Well, in the immortal words of Charlie Brown: “Rats!” Someone called the cops to your house because the music was too loud. Someone narced on your dorm-room party because they...
Jets' ineptitude inspires Seahawks' pity: 'A terrible thing'
The breaking point was coming. How much more disappointment, after all, could these Jets take before it morphed into humiliation? A week removed from CoverZeroGate, Sunday in Seattle had the...
Knicks, top rookie take big step back
Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau was anxious to see his team respond to the same Pistons club again — just as they would in a playoff series. He wound up disappointed...
St. John's suffers dismal OT loss to Georgetown
St. John’s received a mulligan. It declined the opportunity. It had another chance with a lead. Again, it couldn’t close. Poor shot selection, woeful defense and careless turnovers could be...
US companies riddled with members of Chinese Communist Party: Devine
As we try to come to terms with the extent of Chinese influence over the Biden family, a leaked database of registered members of the Chinese Communist Party has exposed...
Man gets two years in prison for spitting on cop, saying he had COVID
An Oregon man was sentenced to more than two years in prison for spitting on a police officer and claiming he was infected with COVID-19. Daniel Ray Stubblefield, 36, pleaded...
California wildfire explodes to nearly 2,000 acres
A wildfire in Riverside County, California has burned through nearly 2,000 acres Sunday as roughly 130 firefighters work to contain its spread. The blaze, dubbed the Sanderson Fire, erupted at around 1 a.m. near...
Giants are in serious trouble
The wounds from the Giants’ ugly showing Sunday only gaped deeper after the Washington Football Team bumped them from first place in the NFC East with a defensively-fueled 23-15 win...
The Giants crashed back to reality
Anyone wondering what this new-and-improved version of the Giants would look like coming off a rousing upset victory can stop wondering and start worrying about the new-and-improved part. “I don’t...
Dramatic photo shows couple hiding from gunman outside NYC church
Dramatic new photos show a couple hiding and police taking cover Sunday afternoon as a crazed gunman -- who was later shot dead by cops -- opened fire outside an...
Jets' defense somehow looks even worse
New coordinator, more problems for the Jets defense. In their first game under interim defensive coordinator Frank Bush, after Gregg Williams was fired on Monday, the Jets were gashed by...
Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving's first Nets game couldn't have gone better
After 552 days, Kevin Durant was finally back on the court. In a Nets uniform. And looked damn good. The rest is gravy. Sure, it was a tougher-than-it-should have been...
Cleveland Indians dropping controversial team name
The Cleveland Indians will soon be no more. Following the path of the Washington Football Team, Cleveland has decided to remove its name, which many consider racist and insensitive, the...
Mother accused of fatally stabbing her two young children
A Georgia mother is accused of fatally stabbing her two young children before seriously injuring herself with a knife on Friday, authorities said. Berenice Jaramillo-Hernandez, 26, is facing two counts...
Jill Biden responds to Wall Street Journal editorial
First lady-elect Jill Biden on Sunday night responded to the controversy surrounding a recent Wall Street Journal editorial that argued she should refrain from using the title “Dr.” before her name....
Daniel Jones gamble blew up in Giants' face
There were no regrets from Joe Judge about rushing Daniel Jones back and there were no regrets from Daniel Jones about rushing back to lead the Giants’ playoff charge. But...
Mets' new GM has hands full with star free agents
The Mets have a new owner, a new team president and a new catcher. On Sunday, they officially added a new general manager, as the Mets announced the hiring of...
Jets show why they're the worst in total embarrassment
On a day the Seahawks punched the Jets in the mouth, it was only appropriate that Seattle put Geno Smith into the game to finish off the Jets. The ghost...
Queens biz owners haunted by Amazon loss amid pandemic
In Long Island City, it's the scar that won't heal. Almost two years after Amazon pulled out from a proposal to build a massive headquarters along the Queens waterfront, the...
Trump, White House will be offered COVID vaccine within days, report says
President Trump and other top White House officials will be offered Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine within the next few days, according to a report on Sunday. Key government staffers will have the...
Search for Ohio girls finds one in California, other dead in Nevada
Ohio police say their search for two 15-year-old runaway girls has ended with one’s safe return after being found in California and the other’s tragic death in Nevada. The girl who...
Hall of Fame coach responds to Jets rumblings
A few days after emerging as a potential Jets head-coaching candidate, Bill Cowher said he doesn't plan on throwing his hat in the ring. “I have no interest in coaching,”...
Manhattan's office leasing taking a dive
Amid intensifying calls to convert some older Manhattan office buildings to residential — including by the influential Real Estate Board of New York — comes even more grim news about...
Giants report card: Joe Judge makes questionable decision
Grading the Giants after Sunday's 26-7 loss to the Cardinals. Offense Was Daniel Jones (11 of 21, 127 yards) ready to play on his right hamstring? He never ran and...
The Federal Reserve emergency-lending program deserved to die
Last week, Democrats accused Team Trump of acting like sore losers in ending a $500 billion emergency-lending program for states and cities before Joe Biden takes office. Whatever the White...
NY's 'leaders' are driving parents insane school closings back and forth
Bad enough parents must play Red Light, Green Light on kids’ in-person learning; worse, the rules of the game are unclear, ever-changing and set sometimes by Mayor de Blasio, sometimes by...
NYC Council's rules for rezoning are an invitation to corruption and decay
Two important land-use battles climaxed with opposite outcomes this fall. The City Council approved plans for a Special Flushing Waterfront District in Queens last week, while council opposition to a...
Buck doesn't stop from here: Rescuers help deer trapped in LI batting cage
The buck stopped at home plate. Wild video shows animal rescuers coming to the aid of a Long Island deer that got its enormous antlers stuck in a backyard batting...
Legendary spy novel author John le Carré dead at 89
John le Carré -- the former British spy and famed author of espionage thrillers -- has died at age 89. He died in Cornwall, England on Saturday after a short...
Cops dressed as Santa and elf nab suspected car thieves
You better watch out... Two undercover police officers dressed as Santa Claus and his elf stopped would-be carjackers in California -- thanks in part to St. Nick tackling one of the suspects....
NYC's becoming an even nastier 'judicial hellhole'
Even though the pandemic delayed much litigation for most of 2020, New York City managed to qualify as one of the nation’s top “judicial hellholes” for the third year in...
This pandemic has politicians treating the public like children — and making an even bigger mess
During a news conference last week, Gov. Cuomo put up a chart highlighting where the novel coronavirus is being spread. It turns out, a shocking 74 percent of new cases...
After Trump, Dems need to find a real message and other commentary
From the left: Democrats Need a New Message Now that “Trump, the democratic Saddam, has lost, and his metaphorical statue will soon be dragged out of the White House,” Democrats...
Seattle weighs 'poverty defense' for misdemeanor crimes
Seattle lawmakers are considering a law that would excuse suspects from most misdemeanor crimes if they can be linked to poverty or mental illness. If approved, it would make the...
Daniel Jones flops in debilitating Giants loss
Nothing lasts forever, but the Giants did not even come close to extending their winning streak on a balmy December Sunday at MetLife Stadium. As a result, they no longer...
Gunman opens fire outside St. John the Divine church
A Bible-toting man with a gun in each hand opened fire at a Christmas show on the front steps of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Harlem on...
Foreign-backed hackers cracked US Treasury
Russia-backed hackers infiltrated internal email systems at the US Treasury and Commerce departments, spying on communications for months, according to reports on Sunday. In addition to the Treasury and the...
NBA star stiffed women who took care of his 200-pound snake: lawsuit
Dwight Howard tried to slither his way out of paying two women who took care of the NBA star's 200-pound snake, a lawsuit claims. TMZ reports Armica Nabaa and Kamisha...
Family whose eviction sparked protests reportedly owns second home nearby
The Oregon family whose eviction sparked Portland's armed "autonomous zone" protest also own another house nearby -- and have raised $30,000 more than they need to buy back the one...
New York could administer COVID-19 vaccines this week
The first shipment of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine will reach New York on Monday — and health-care workers could be getting their shots within hours of arrival. The Empire State was...
Bipartisan $908B coronavirus stimulus bill to be unveiled Monday
A bipartisan group of lawmakers will unveil a $908 billion coronavirus relief bill on Monday, according to Sen. Joe Manchin. The West Virginia Democrat teased the 12-figure package during an...
College football coach gets $21 million to go away
Gus Malzahn's seat finally got too hot. After what felt like years of his job status being questioned, Auburn parted ways with him close to the end of his eighth...
Kremlin critic reportedly survived second poisoning while in coma
Russian dissident Alexei Navalny didn't just survive one assassination attempt -- he also withstood being poisoned a second time while still in a coma, according to a report Sunday. The...
The Mets' new bench coach is a familiar face
As the Mets fill out their coaching staff and front office, a familiar face will be returning to Queens. Dave Jauss is coming back to the Mets as their bench...
Dozens arrested, 4 stabbed during MAGA march in DC: cops
More than 30 people were arrested in the Washington, DC, protests over the weekend. The arrests stemmed from clashes with cops, as well as incidents between supporters of President Trump...
Trump restates his threat to veto defense spending bill
President Trump on Sunday reiterated his threat to veto a $740 billion defense spending bill, setting up a showdown with the Congress that passed the legislation last week by veto-proof...
Off the rails: Graffiti vandals strike again, ravaging MTA trains
Graffiti vandals tagged a 10-car train at a Brooklyn rail station over the weekend -- the latest 1980s style assault on the Big Apple subway system. The MTA took a...
NIH director urges Americans to put aside vaccine skepticism
The director of the National Institutes of Health on Sunday pleaded with Americans to "hit the reset button" on any skepticism they might have over the COVID-19 vaccine. “I would...
NJ to give first doses of COVID-19 vaccine this week
New Jersey will dole out its first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday morning in Newark, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Sunday. The governor said the vaccination kick-off will be held...
Massive winter storm set to slam Northeast could give NYC a white Christmas
Snow, ho, ho! The Northeast should brace for a "highly impactful" winter storm starting Wednesday -- a weather wallop that could deliver enough powder to last long enough for a...
LaMelo Ball's NBA debut was all over the place
There were jaw-dropping passes. Careless turnovers. No made field goals. LaMelo Ball's preseason debut had a little bit of everything. The third pick in the draft by the Hornets, Ball...
CDC green-lights Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine in key step toward distribution
The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Sunday signed off on an advisory panel's recommendation to approve Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine -- clearing the way for the...
Neiman Marcus CEO blasted over pay, lavish perk
As The Post has previously reported, the Belgian-born van Raemdonck stands to reap a reward of as much as $6 million as a result on top of the $4 million...
Ex-Jets coach isn't going to take just any head-coaching job
Todd Bowles doesn't sound in much of a hurry to take another shot at being an NFL head coach. After losing his job with the Jets, he's spent the last...
DOJ probe into Hunter Biden reportedly goes beyond his Ukraine dealings
A subpoena issued to Hunter Biden seeks information about his work with Ukrainian energy company Burisma, his dealings in China as well as documents from more than two dozen entities,...
Video shows Proud Boys tearing down BLM sign outside black church
A group of Proud Boys ripped a Black Lives Matter sign off the front of a black Washington, DC, church and stomped on it during pro-Trump demonstrations in the nation's...
Rising young Knick won't have 'hurt feelings' if he's not starting
Knicks center Mitchell Robinson said he’s not going to have any “hurt feelings’’ about not starting this season in favor of Nerlens Noel, even with his potential contract situation for...
'Get off this plane': Family tossed off flight after toddler mask fiasco
A viral video shows a family being booted from a United Airlines flight because their 2-year-old daughter refused to keep her face mask on. Eliz Orban said in an Instagram...
Carson Wentz remains part of Eagles' plans: 'Belief'
Carson Wentz's career in Philadelphia may not be over. As the Eagles turn to 2020 second-rounder Jalen Hurts this week, ESPN reports the team hasn't given up hope on its...
Trevor Bauer's Mets flirtation grows with fan praise: 'Super passionate'
The flirtation continues. Trevor Bauer has made a point of talking about the possibility of joining the Mets since Steve Cohen became the team's new owner, and in a YouTube...
All nursing home residents could be vaccinated by Christmas: HHS chief
Health and Human Services chief Alex Azar predicted that all of the nation's nursing home residents could be vaccinated against the coronavirus as soon as Christmas on Sunday -- as...
University purges ex-lecturer from site after Jill Biden critique
Northwestern University wiped one of its former lecturers from the school's Web site after he penned a controversial Wall Street Journal editorial arguing First Lady-elect Jill Biden shouldn't use the...
Eagles are live underdog vs. Saints with Jalen Hurts
Week 14 of the very unique 2020 NFL season is here. With COVID-19 concerns in several games, be sure to check injury reports as we get closer to kickoff. Our...
Daniel Jones is officially back for the Giants
Daniel Jones is back. The Giants quarterback is officially active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals at MetLife Stadium and started the game under center. Jones missed last week's win...
Tom Brady's golf plans were shut down by the NFL
Tom Brady's tee time was canceled -- by the NFL.
Can my boss insist I get a COVID-19 vaccination?
Can my employer require me to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Surveys indicate that many people are hesitant to get the vaccine for various reasons. Imagine how they will react if...
Former aide alleges Gov. Cuomo 'sexually harassed' her about looks
A former aide to Gov. Cuomo now running for Manhattan borough president alleged Sunday morning on Twitter that her ex-boss “sexually harassed” her for her “looks” — but refused to...
Trump says challenge to election results 'not over'
“No, it's not over. We keep going and we're going to continue to go forward. We have numerous local cases,” Trump told "Fox & Friends" in an interview that aired...
Career-improvement books and e-learning courses are gifts that keep on giving
It's hard not to say “bah humbug” to the holidays in 2020, but there are some thoughtful presents you can give to your co-workers, family members and friends that can...
FDA chief says he hopes first vaccine will be administered tomorrow
FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn said that he hopes the first COVID-19 shot will be administered in the US on Monday -- though it's still waiting on the final sign-off from...
Take advantage of desperate Raiders in this spot
The Wildcat returns for his 24th season in The Post. Including the 1997-2019 seasons in the Bettor’s Guide, Cat’s record in print stands at 535-537 (54.2 percent) against the spread....
Germany tightens COVID-19 lockdown rules ahead of Christmas
Germany will close most of its shops Wednesday through the new year -- bringing its Christmas shopping season to a halt in implementing tougher COVID-19 lockdown measures. Chancellor Angela Merkel...
Cardinals at Giants betting guide
The Arizona Cardinals visit the New York Giants on Sunday at 1 p.m. * All odds subject to change and correct as of 1 p.m ET Thursday 12/10 New Customer...
Boris Johnson says EU, UK still 'very far apart' on Brexit trade deal
Britain and the European Union are very far apart on key issues in Brexit trade talks so people should be prepared for a no-deal on Dec. 31, British Prime Minister...
NFL Week 14 predictions: Dolphins will make the Chiefs sweat
Home team in CAPS: DOLPHINS (+7) over Chiefs: Miami has improved — and has earned postseason legitimacy — which will compel Andy Reid’s staff to treat the Dolphins with utmost...
Why you can feel confident in this pick for FOX Bet's free $100,000 contest
FOX Bet's Super 6 NFL contest is giving players a chance to win $100,000 if they can correctly pick six games on Sunday with the correct scoring margin. The matchups...
Predicting this Jets matchup
Costello's Call The Jets have played better over the last month, but this is too much to ask. The Seahawks will be a focused bunch after last week’s loss to...
Largest vaccine effort in US history officially underway
The shipments set in motion the biggest vaccination effort in American history at a critical juncture of the pandemic that has killed 1.6 million and sickened 71 million worldwide.
Broncos vs. Panthers line, prediction: Ride with Denver
Dave Tuley, senior reporter at VSiN.com, is in his third season with the Post’s Bettor’s Guide. His handicapping pieces appear in VSiN’s online magazine, Point Spread Weekly. Broncos (+3.5) over...
Trump blasts Barr for not disclosing Hunter Biden probe
President Trump continued to assail Attorney General Bill Barr, saying he should have "stepped up" to alert the country that President-elect Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, had been under investigation...
Green Monday: From speakers to drum kits, save 20% on top musical gifts
The holiday shopping season is a marathon, not a sprint. And, contrary to popular belief, Green Monday (not Black Friday) is the finish line when it comes to major sales...
Take the over in Big Ten college hoops battle
Conference play in the Big Ten tips off on Sunday, with Michigan and Penn State going at it, as both are cranking things up on offense. Michigan was known as...
Giants vs. Cardinals line, analysis and predictions for all Week 14 NFL games
Sunday’s game between the New York Giants and Arizona Cardinals at MetLife Stadium is a good test case for whether NFL handicappers should put more emphasis on the full season...
Predicting this crucial Giants matchup
Paul's Pick The Cardinals roared into MetLife Stadium last season and jumped on the home team right away in a road victory. They are desperate and can score. Be forewarned,...
Trucks with first COVID-19 vaccine in US get ready to move
The first trucks carrying a COVID-19 vaccine for widespread use in the United States were set to pull out of a Michigan manufacturing plant Sunday, with the shots that are...
One person shot at a violent protest in Washington state
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Police in Olympia arrested one person Saturday afternoon following a shooting at a violent protest between two heavily armed groups near the Capital building. The Thurston County...
Two women dead in NYC hit-run accident
Two women on their way to work at a group home for the mentally disabled were killed in a hit-run in Brooklyn over the weekend, police and kin said. Nerlye...
Two shot outside corner bodega in Brooklyn
Two men were shot outside a corner bodega in Brooklyn on Saturday night, leaving the sidewalk littered with shell casings -- and workers and residents terrified. The bullets flew at...
Man arrested after climbing on wing of airplane at Las Vegas airport
A man was arrested after climbing onto the wing of a plane that was ready to take off from Las Vegas' McCarran International Airport on Saturday, authorities said. The Alaska...
Tennessee inmates escape, kidnap Kentucky county employee
Authorities are searching for two armed and dangerous Tennessee inmates who escaped from prison and have kidnapped and bound two victims while at large. Robert Brown, 36, and Christopher Osteen,...
Giants will see plenty of familiar faces against Cardinals
The Cardinals arrive Sunday at MetLife Stadium with three former Giants players, one of whom — outside linebacker Markus Golden — was with the Giants earlier this season. Golden was...
Steelers in tough spot ahead of big Bills clash
The Steelers’ perfect season died with Monday’s lackluster 23-17 home loss to Washington. The question now is whether their momentum heading toward the postseason is dead, too. We’ll know a...
Nets' grand Kevin Durant-Kyrie Irving reveal will be weird
Steve Nash is anxious to get to his first game as a coach. The Nets are anxious to see Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving back from injury and out on...
Knicks veteran helping Mitchell Robinson despite their battle
Nerlens Noel is in a competition with Mitchell Robinson for the Knicks’ starting center spot. He’s also serving as a role model for his 22-year-old teammate. The 26-year-old Noel insists...
Watch it: Proud Boys surround man with knife at DC Trump rally
Violence erupted in Washington, D.C., on Saturday night as Proud Boys and Antifa clashed after a day of pro-Trump demonstrations, leaving a female cop injured and at least four people stabbed...
Jets trying to move on from epic heartbreak
The Raiders sent the Jets sprawling to the mat last week with a heartbreaking, last-second, 31-28 loss. Now, the Jets must get up off the mat and face the Seahawks...
One dead, three injured in Long Island bodega shooting
A Long Island bodega shooting left one man dead and three others seriously injured Saturday night, cops say. The gunfire broke out at 6:10 p.m. at the La Vaquita Corp....
Shoe fiasco sparks crazy college football upset
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Kyle Trask and No. 6 Florida look nowhere near ready for top-ranked Alabama. Max Johnson threw three touchdown passes in his first college start, Cade York kicked...
You knew it had to end: Ice, snow chasing away East Coast's mild weather
Don't get too used to this weekend's mild weather. The East Coast will be hit next week with snow, wind, drenching rain and maybe a treacherous glaze of ice, Accuweather...
Flordia woman stuffed dead roommates' body in trash to collect his benefits
A Florida woman was arrested Wednesday for hiding her roommate's body in a trash can so she could collect his Social Security benefits, authorities said. Michelle Haney, 48, told deputies...