December 22, 2020
College hoops star leaves hospital 10 days after on-court collapse
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida forward Keyontae Johnson is being released from the hospital Tuesday, 10 days after collapsing on the court at Florida State and needing emergency medical attention. The...
Arrest made in case of mother who vanished 10 years ago
An arrest has been made in a cold case involving a D.C. mother of two who vanished 10 years ago, authorities said. Isaac Moye, 43, was arrested and charged Saturday...
Black man wrongfully arrested in front of family at mall
A black man was wrongfully arrested in front of his family at a Virginia mall Saturday -- a "traumatic" incident that was caught on video. Jamar Mackey was eating lunch...
Thrilling Nets show us what we've been missing
It is hard to believe that any of this could have gone any better. That’s how good it was. That’s how much, how completely, these Brooklyn Nets rose from their...
South Carolina man accused of lighting girlfriend on fire with gasoline
A South Carolina man accused of setting his girlfriend on fire has turned himself in after deputies issued a warrant for his arrest. Larry Dean Brown, Jr., 28, allegedly assaulted...
College baseball player found fatally shot at off-campus apartment
Florida authorities have launched an investigation after a college baseball player was found shot dead inside his off-campus apartment in West Palm Beach Sunday. The body of 21-year-old Derek Becker was found inside his apartment on Community...
College QB may make Jets' Trevor Lawrence nightmare go away
Trevor who? BYU quarterback Zach Wilson put on a show Tuesday night in the Boca Raton Bowl, throwing for three touchdowns and rushing for two more in the first half...
'The Bachelorette' finale: Tayshia Adams and Zac Clark are now engaged
It wasn't the most dramatic season yet, but Season 16 was the most authentic by far.
Alleged white supremacist plot to attack US power stations revealed
An alleged plot by white supremacists to attack power stations in the southeastern US next summer was brought to light on Tuesday. The scheme was detailed in an FBI affidavit...
Kevin Durant looks incredible as Nets open season with win
After 561 days away from the game he loves — and the sport he was dominating — Kevin Durant finally played a game that mattered. Though Durant led his new...
Man fatally shot in Harlem
A man was shot and killed on a street in Harlem Tuesday evening, police said. Cops responded to 7th Avenue between W. 132nd and W. 133rd Streets around 5:45 p.m.,...
Knicks' top rookie missed out on crucial learning experience
Obi Toppin, the Knicks’ rookie lottery pick, had bright moments in preseason, but more regarding his passing than his dunking. The 22-year-old out of Dayton still has a lot to...
NHL introduces rule change amid COVID-19 protocols
The NHL and NHL Players Association released their medical protocols and transition rules for the 2020-21 season Tuesday, as well as the official critical-dates calendar and the announcement of a...
Muslim men accuse Alaska Airlines of booting them over Arabic texts
Two Muslim men say they were booted off an Alaska Airlines flight in February because of text messages they sent in Arabic. The men, identified as Abobakkr and Mohamed, were...
Potential George Floyd jurors asked if they've seen footage, joined protests
Prospective jurors in the George Floyd slay case are being asked whether they watched video of his death, participated in related protests and were ever trained in chokeholds. The jury...
Michael Cohen says he deserves a shorter sentence
President Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen filed a lawsuit Monday arguing that he deserves early release from home confinement under a sentencing reform signed by the president. Under the First...
NY leads nation in population drop, could lose House seat
More residents escaped from New York over the last year than from any other state, according to estimates released by the US Census Bureau on Tuesday. Some 126,355 people hightailed...
Pols ordering senseless lockdown rules so they can 'do something'
"I’m not sure we know what we’re doing,” San Mateo County Health Officer Scott Morrow recently confessed, referring to the myriad puzzling restrictions state and local governments have imposed in...
Trump hands out 20 pardons, commutations in holiday blitz
President Trump on Tuesday granted clemency to 20 convicted felons — including pardons for two men who lied to special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigators, the White House said. The pre-Christmas...
What makes this Jets coaching job surprisingly attractive
The Jets are about to put out the Help Wanted sign again. In two weeks, they are expected to fire Adam Gase and begin searching for a new head coach,...
De Blasio's push for new ThriveNYC waste is latest low of his fake mayoralty
New York City’s co-mayors, doubling down on derangement, say their Christmas gift to Gotham will be 150 new social workers. Oh goody, because a city teetering on COVID-driven bankruptcy can...
Trump calls for Congress to amend COVID relief bill, wants $2,000 stimulus checks
President Trump on Tuesday night called for Congress to take back the massive $2.3 trillion stimulus -- and increase the check to Americans from $600 to $2,000. "It really is...
Tom Brady fails in attempt to troll former NFL coach
Tom Brady didn't take kindly to Tony Dungy listing him as the sixth-toughest quarterback to game plan against, and so he tried to troll the former Colts head coach with...
Trump pardons ex-U.S. Rep. Chris Collins, busted for insider trading
President Trump pardoned disgraced former Rep. Chris Collins late Tuesday, granting a reprieve to the upstate New York politician who was forced from Congress after he was caught on camera...
Team Biden's backward hostility to charter schools
Joe Biden is expected to name Connecticut Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona as his education secretary Wednesday. Given rumors about the president-elect tapping union officials for the job, this is a...
Yankees giving $50K to Bronx businesses crushed by COVID-19
The New York Yankees are committing $50,000 to businesses located near their stadium in the Bronx that have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. With fans banned from Major League...
'Game of Thrones' alum Richard Dormer embraces 'zany' in 'The Watch'
He's ditched his flaming sword for a more lighthearted fantasy world.
Biden finally praises Operation Warp Speed
President-elect Joe Biden finally offered some words of praise for President Trump’s record-breaking Operation Warp Speed. Better late than never, we guess. After getting his own jab Monday, Biden acknowledged...
Bill de Blasio triples down on worthless ThriveNYC
What New York's schoolchildren really need now, Mayor Bill de Blasio told the city on Monday, is . . . a mental-health quiz and more social workers. Yes, the mayor...
Jets must nail this forthcoming coaching hire
The focus in a few weeks will be on who the Jets’ new coach will be. Then, it will move to who that coach is hiring as his coordinators. There...
Lyft loses appeal to fight minimum wage for NY drivers
Lyft on Tuesday lost an appeal to fight a city rule that set a minimum wage for New York's for-hire drivers, new court papers show. A lower court judge in...
NY firefighters rescue husky that fell into icy pond
Hot dog, that's a freezing pooch! A husky fell through thin ice and plunged into a pond at an Eastchester, New York golf course -- but local firefighters pulled the...
The NFC East keeps getting sadder
Washington (6-8) would clinch the NFC East title in Week 16 with a win over the Panthers while the Giants (5-9) lose to the Ravens. There are two ways to...
Trump deserves gratitude of all Americans for Warp Speed vaccine: Goodwin
It is now an established fact that the numerous naysayers who predicted President Trump could never deliver a vaccine this year were wrong. Thankfully, he did what they insisted couldn’t...
This COVID relief bill is why Congress is hated
Public approval of Congress sank to just 15 percent in the latest Gallup poll, but lawmakers are determined to find out how low they can go. That’s one explanation, at...
Gov. Cuomo inks automatic voter registration bill to increase election turnouts
Gov. Andrew Cuomo inked legislation Tuesday that will give New Yorkers the option to automatically apply to become voters when they fill out forms for other services, a reform long...
Teen jailed for breaking quarantine in the Caymans catches a break
A US college student who landed four months behind bars in the Cayman Islands for ditching COVID-19 quarantine to watch her beau jet-ski just caught a break. Skylar Mack of...
Knicks are fired up over doomsday predictions
The harsh glare of the regular season hits Tom Thibodeau’s Knicks on Wednesday night in their season opener at empty Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. A 3-1 preseason was all...
The Carson Wentz backlash is here and it's intense
Carson Wentz was criticized by several former NFLers following a report that the recently demoted Eagles quarterback would want out of Philadelphia if he continues to back up Jalen Hurts....
NFL quarterback bust is getting another shot
Josh Rosen's time toiling in NFL purgatory is over -- for now. The San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday signed Rosen off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice squad to be their...
Ted Cruz's lame asylum-ban logic and other commentary
Libertarian: Cruz’s Lame Asylum-Ban Logic Sen. Ted Cruz offered a “weak” rationale for his surprise move to block a bill to grant “political asylum to residents of Hong Kong fleeing...
LA and Massachusetts home listings face off in viral price war
Surprise: Los Angeles offers a lot less for $1.1 million.
Devastating child homicides run rampant in South Africa
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — At night, Amanda Zitho worries her little boy is shivering and cold in his coffin and yearns to take him a blanket. She knows Wandi’s...
South Carolina Gov. McMaster tests positive for COVID-19
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has COVID-19, his office announced Tuesday. McMaster, 73, is quarantining after "experiencing mild symptoms with a cough and slight fatigue," his office said. The Republican's...
Gunman in Brooklyn FedEx shooting arrested: NYPD
A man has been arrested for caught-on-video shooting of a FedEx driver as he walked out of a Brownsville apartment building after making a delivery there earlier this month, the...
Shame of young, healthy Congress members jumping the vaccine line
The coronavirus vaccine is the new status symbol, the ultimate signifier of privilege, chutzpah and exclusivity — the things that separate the ultra-elite and powerful from ordinary chumps. It is...
Jets activate defensive tackle from COVID-19 list
The Jets activated defensive tackle Folorunso Fatukasi off of the reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday. Fatukasi was placed on the list last Thursday after coming into contact with someone who tested...
Trump names declassification advisory board chair, gives other gigs to allies
President Trump on Tuesday appointed allies to a range of federal boards, including installing a former White House aide as chairman of a declassification advisory panel. Trump announced the spree...
De Blasio orders agencies to draw up cuts as hopes dim for federal bailout
City Hall has quietly ordered agencies to draw up plans to trim expenses over the next eighteen months as Mayor Bill de Blasio confronts a $3.8 billion deficit and dimming...
UK COVID-19 strain may infect kids more than other variants: scientists
The new mutation of COVID-19 found in the UK may be infecting more children than earlier strains, according to a government advisory group of scientists. Until now, COVID-19 has mostly...
The 5 worst songs of 2020 sounded as lousy as this year felt
In a year when the whole world felt out of tune, these tracks hit all the wrong notes.
SoftBank launches $525 million SPAC to invest in robot 'revolution'
WeWork owner SoftBank is ramping up its investments in artificial intelligence -- a move that appears to be tied to its eccentric founder’s obsession with robots taking over the earth....
Joe Biden says Hunter probe is 'Russian misinformation'
President-elect Joe Biden said Tuesday that the federal tax probe targeting his son Hunter Biden's murky financial dealings is "Russian misinformation," and called the reporter who asked for comment on...
Elon Musk says he once tried to get Apple CEO Tim Cook to buy Tesla
Apple CEO Tim Cook isn't known for making many mistakes, but turning down Elon Musk may turn out to be a costly one. The Tesla boss on Tuesday revealed that...
Disneyland waters down Snow White ride to make it less 'scary'
What is this, Snowflake White?
Extremely alarming Daniel Jones scenario is not what Giants need
So much was better in 2019 than in 2020. Including Daniel Jones. It was almost exactly one year ago — Dec. 22, 2019 — that Jones flipped a 3-yard pass...
Joe Biden vows he will retaliate after government cyberattack
President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday vowed his administration would retaliate in the wake of a massive cyberattack on the nation's computer systems. In a holiday address in Wilmington, Del., the...
Passenger who died after collapsing on crowded plane had COVID-19
A United Airlines passenger who died after collapsing on a Los Angeles-bound flight -- and receiving CPR from fellow travelers -- had the coronavirus, a coroner said. The 69-year-old man,...
Trump's longtime banker at Deutsche Bank resigns
Donald Trump’s longtime banker at Deutsche Bank will be stepping down from the German lender, with the move coming as the bank looks for ways to cut its relations with...
Washington's QB situation a mess after Dwayne Haskins' strip club debacle
With Dwayne Haskins potentially facing repercussions for partying maskless with strippers following Sunday’s 23-15 loss to the Seahawks, the Washington Football Team could be in dire straits at quarterback. The...
Bad habits: Nuns were ‘pimps’ for sick priests, says sexual abuse victim
"There was a room where the nuns served drinks and food to the men and in the other corner the children were raped," German court records read.
Overachieving aliens likely doomed themselves: study
Any aliens in our galaxy have already likely annihilated themselves — the victims of too much progress, a new scientific study says. Researchers with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the...
Joe Biden says fast immigration changes could cause '2 million people on our border'
President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday said he would slowly reform US immigration policies to avoid triggering a rush of "2 million people on our border." Biden confirmed reports that his...
Oprah Winfrey nabs stake in Discovery as company takes 95% of OWN
Oprah Winfrey has swapped most of her interest in OWN for a small ownership in Discovery, home of TLC's trashy hit reality series, "90 Day Fiancé." According to an SEC...
State cops to probe hate slur
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday said the New York State Police will investigate an incident in which a brute made an anti-gay statement and then punched a teen in the...
Passenger says this is why he jumped off a flight with his girlfriend and dog
A Florida man busted for jumping out of a taxiing Delta flight at LaGuardia Airport said he was having a panic attack -- and only made the bold move with...
Talk of Marty Baron retirement at WaPo clouds other top editor searches
Growing chatter that Washington Post executive editor Marty Baron could soon retire is complicating searches for several other high-profile top news jobs, including the quest for a new head of...
Bodycam footage shows truck driver weep after killing Nevada cyclists
A truck driver who was allegedly high on meth when he fatally struck a group of cyclists on a Nevada highway sobbed as he recounted the tragic collision, police body...
Stray bullet whizzes into NYC apartment, lands in teen girl's bed
A stray bullet whizzed through the window of an eighth-story Brooklyn apartment in the dead of night, landing in the empty bed of a teen girl, according to her family...
Model wife of NFL player is furious over Pro Bowl snub
Rachel Bush is calling "complete bs" after her husband, Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer, was snubbed from the 2021 Pro Bowl. Taking to Twitter on Monday, the model voiced her...
Putin signs law granting Russian ex-presidents lifetime immunity
Russian ex-presidents and their family members have been granted broad, lifetime immunity from prosecution under a law signed Tuesday by President Vladimir Putin, according to reports. The move extends protections...
Bill Cosby stops showering behind bars because of COVID-19
He’s washed up, but he’s not clean.
FDA warns Whole Foods for recalls tied to mislabeled food
The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it has issued a warning letter to Amazon’s Whole Foods for not labeling some products for the presence of food allergens, which led...
Hotelier André Balazs' swanky NYC home now listed as part of $20M combo
If one luxury apartment isn't enough, why not have two of them? Hotelier André Balazs' 4,200-square-foot home at 158 Mercer St., which relisted in September for $12 million, is being...
California desperately seeks more nurses and doctors amid COVID-19
SAN FRANCISCO — Since the coronavirus pandemic took hold in the U.S., Sara Houze has been on the road — going from one hospital to another to care for COVID-19...
'Nussy' galore: Meet the people getting off on COVID nasal swabs
"Got my covid test and honestly it felt good," tweeted one satisfied customer.
Second hacking group suspected in massive attack
There may be another group of hackers at work in the wake of the devastating SolarWinds attack. A Microsoft blog hints at a second hacking attempt not related to the initial hack of the SolarWinds software. ...
'Vigilante’ jailed for stabbing boy after thinking teen was breaking coronavirus rules
A UK man has been jailed for 14 years after he stabbed a teenager in the neck in a “vigilante” attack over COVID-19 rules. Unemployed Ian Bryan, 58, was sentenced...
MLB pitcher looked at photos of 'Pharma Bro' to get angry before starts
With Martin Shkreli back in the news after a wild story of a Bloomberg reporter Christie Smythe throwing away her marriage and career to be with him surfaced, somehow the...
Trial begins for female 'serial killer' in China after two decades on the lam
A Chinese woman who allegedly killed seven people, including a little girl, and then spent 20 years on the lam was finally hauled before a court this week. Lao Rongzhi...
Noah Syndergaard, Mets reach final deal before free agency
Noah Syndergaard will be returning to the Mets next season for the same salary he agreed to for 2020. The right-hander avoided arbitration with the club Tuesday by agreeing to...
Heinz swag for babies conceived in lockdown goes out of stock -- again
Heinz launched an interesting clothing and accessory line for babies who were conceived at the beginning of the coronavirus lockdown, and Canadian parents seem to absolutely love it. The limited-edition swag includes baby onesies and bibs,...
Roethlisberger plans 2021 return amid Steelers' sudden crumble
Big Ben will be back. League sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter that the 38-year-old quarterback plans to return for at lest one more season. "Ben Roethlisberger wants to continue playing...
Barry Diller's IAC to spin off video streamer Vimeo
Shares of Barry Diller's IAC spiked nearly 15 percent Tuesday after it announced plans to spin off Vimeo. The video streamer, which was recently valued at $2.75 billion, will break...
See how 'Jailed Romeo' jet-skied across Irish Sea to girlfriend during lockdown
This is the way to jet into someone's heart. New pictures of love-sick British Romeo Dale McLaughlan's madcap jet ski ride across the Irish Sea have emerged -- showing the...
Consumer relief: COVID bill to end ‘surprise’ medical bills
WASHINGTON — People with private health insurance will see the nasty shock of “surprise” medical bills virtually gone, thanks to the coronavirus compromise passed by Congress. The charges that can...
Canada stops China from buying gold mine, cites national security
Canadian officials are citing national security to block a Chinese government-owned company from acquiring an Arctic gold mine that has its own port and air strips. The Shandong Gold Mining...
Fired cop facing felony charge can have guns for work, judge says
A former New Hampshire police officer and MMA fighter who was fired for repeatedly violating department policy will be allowed to access guns while free on bail, a judge ruled....
American Airlines to bring back workers after COVID relief bill passes
American Airlines is beginning the phased return of furloughed workers after Congress passed a massive COVID-19 aid package with $15 billion in payroll support for airlines, its executives said in...
Rand Paul, AOC trade barbs about taking COVID vaccine early
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defended herself after Sen. Rand Paul criticized her and other lawmakers for getting the coronavirus vaccine early. The social media run-in took place on Twitter Monday afternoon,...
Pharmacies race to add staff ahead of vaccine rollout
The nation's pharmacies and drugstores are on a hiring binge thanks to the coming rollout of the first FDA-approved coronavirus vaccines. Major chains, which laid people off in droves at...
Shot in the dark: Vaccine injury claims could face bureaucratic ‘black hole’
Lost in the U.S. launch of the coronavirus vaccine is a fact most don’t know when they roll up their sleeves: In rare cases of serious illness from the shots,...
Scientists say this gut bacteria could help fight ‘effects of obesity'
Scientists in Ireland believe they found a bacteria that may counter the effects of obesity. The new study was published on Friday and was conducted by the APC Microbiome Ireland SFI Research...
US imposes more visa restrictions on Chinese officials
The US imposed additional visa restrictions on Chinese officials over human rights abuses as the administration ramps up punitive actions against Beijing in the final month of President Trump's term....
South Korea to curb social gatherings, close tourist spots nationwide
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea will prohibit private social gatherings of five or more people and shut down ski resorts and major tourist spots nationwide starting from Christmas Eve...
Rand Paul blasts Congress for adding to US debt with COVID relief bill
WASHINGTON — Sen. Rand Paul blasted his fellow Republicans for voting in favor of the $900 billion coronavirus aid bill on Monday, which he said only encourages states to stay...
'Midnight Sky' review: George Clooney's sci-fi flick bungles ending
The final twist is an extremely implausible, easy way out.
Listen to pilot's call for help as passengers with pooch make emergency exit onto tarmac
LaGuardia Airport control tower chatter reveals the moment a Delta Airlines pilot had to explain that passengers bailed out on his flight — along with their Great Dane puppy —...
12,000 NYC students will go to remote classes over lack of COVID-19 consent forms
About 12,000 city students will be switched to fully remote learning after failing to provide COVID-19 testing consent forms, The Post has learned. Roughly 190,000 kids in pre-K, 3-K, grades...
DOJ sues Walmart over role in opioid crisis
The Justice Department is suing Walmart, alleging the company unlawfully dispensed controlled substances through its pharmacies, helping to fuel the opioid crisis in America, a person familiar with the matter...
Microplastics found in placenta creating a 'cyborg baby,' doctor says
Microplastics were found in the placentas of healthy, pregnant women.
Paulina Gretzky's birthday celebrations continue: 'Taste the rainbow'
There's no party like a Paulina Gretzky birthday bash. The newly minted 32-year-old has been celebrating her birthday in the Bahamas with loved ones, including longtime fiancé and this year's...
NYC hospital staffer says getting COVID vaccine is a 'no brainer'
A city hospital staffer on Tuesday urged all New Yorkers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus -- and issued a grim warning that no side effect is worse than dying...
12-year-old student gets 'rave' review for holding party in school bathroom
Cael Bell organized an underground Dec. 11 party in his school’s bathroom, where all the attendees were offered a soft drink and a Cadbury Twirl chocolate bar.
China, Russia conduct joint military operations
A Chinese warship shadowed a US destroyer conducting a freedom of navigation operation in the South China Sea on Tuesday, as Beijing and Moscow flew bombers in a joint patrol...
Woman gets probation for robbing boyfriend she tied up for sex
An Ohio woman convicted of tying up her boyfriend while promising him sex — only to rob him in his own home — has gotten off with probation.
Lionsgate vice chairman Michael Burns extends contract through 2023
The studio, which is known for movies franchises like "The Hunger Games" and "John Wick," revealed the new long term-deal ahead of the current contract expiring in October 2022.
Wuhan 'bat woman' open to inspection to prove COVID did not originate in lab
China’s “bat woman” has insisted she is open to "any kind of visit" to rule out speculation that the coronavirus leaked from her Wuhan lab. Shi Zhengli, the deputy director...
Knicks’ best player getting ignored amid youth-movement buzz
He is easy to forget about, because so much of the talk is of the kids, the first- and second- and third-year players, all of whom maximized the preseason in...
iPhone 12 leading all 5G phone sales, report shows
Apple's foray into 5G is looking like a success. The tech giant's iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro devices took the No. 1 and No. 2 spots in 5G phone...
How Jacksonville mayor celebrated 'New York freaking Jets' win
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The sun seemed to shine brighter in Jacksonville on Monday. The air felt crisper. The St. Johns River looked cleaner. Even the Jaguars' aging stadium appeared to...
'Racist lawyer' publicly scolded by appeals court
An appellate court has issued a public scolding of the Big Apple lawyer who in 2018 hurled racist comments at a Spanish-speaking restaurant worker.
Boxer jailed for daughter's death
A former Olympic boxer allegedly strangled his daughter to death and disposed of her body in a Staten Island park last year before fleeing to Pennsylvania and then the Middle...
North Carolina vs. NC State prediction, line: Rivalry will take a turn
The battle for the state of North Carolina has been dominated by the Tar Heels, as they’ve won five straight over N.C. State and nine of the past 10 overall....
Here are some of the obscure items tacked onto the COVID stimulus bill
Uncle Sam is about to play Santa for America -- and the world. Congress passed a $2.3 trillion COVID-19 relief and government funding bill that gives just $600 to most Americans...
Police believe dad responsible in Kentucky family murder-suicide: report
A Kentucky family of four found fatally shot — hours after the dad allegedly ranted on Facebook that his wife was cheating on him — died in a murder-suicide, a...
De Blasio wants 24-hour speed cameras in NYC amid crash uptick
New York City wants the state to authorize 24-hour speed camera enforcement amid a rise in traffic crashes, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday.
The Steelers have a TikTok problem
The TikToks haven't stopped and neither has the Steelers' losing streak. Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster stuck true to his word prior to the Steelers’ 27-17 loss in Cincinnati Monday, posting...
Dr. Birx says she will retire after 'overwhelming' holiday travel scandal
WASHINGTON -- Dr. Deborah Birx has announced she plans to retire after being outed on Sunday for not following her own holiday travel guidance, calling the experience "overwhelming." In an...
Gavin Newsom picks replacement for Kamala Harris' Senate seat
Padilla, a close ally of the governor, will be the first Latino to represent California in the Senate, a state where Latinos make up 40 percent of the population.
Under canvas, displaced Syrians face twin threats of COVID, winter cold
Displaced from Aleppo, Qassem Ahmad Sharraq Al-Zeit is bracing for a Syrian winter under canvas - with the struggle to keep his wife and four children protected against the bitter cold compounded by the...
Nets superstar drama makes Steve Nash's job like no other
Six years ago, the Golden State Warriors hired Steve Kerr as head coach despite his lack of coaching experience. Three rings later, he now represents the most successful zero-experience coach...
Netflix drops foul Nicolas Cage promo for 'History of Swear Words'
The gloriously profane six-part comedy series is hosted by the cult film icon.
Thai king’s mistress victim of mass nude photo leak
Hundreds of nude photos depicting the official mistress of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn have been leaked to anti-monarchy activists, a report said Tuesday.
De Blasio reverses position, will block towers from going up near Brooklyn landmark
In a reversal, Mayor Bill de Blasio will now block the construction of two Crown Heights apartment towers that the Brooklyn Botanic Garden said would cast potentially flora-ruining shadows over...
Gov. Kristi Noem invites Minnesota bar owners to move to South Dakota
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is inviting Minnesota bar owners to relocate to her state after a COVID-19 restrictions crackdown. "Come to South Dakota! We respect your rights. We won’t...
Christie Smythe's ex fuming after 'Pharma Bro' romance goes public
Former Bloomberg reporter Christie Smythe admits her ex-hubby is “not happy’’ after she went public with her romance involving reviled “Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli.
Cryptocurrency firm Ripple says it's expecting an SEC lawsuit
Cryptocurrency firm Ripple says it expects to be sued by the Securities and Exchange Commission — and it pledged to fight the case tooth and nail. The San Francisco-based company...
Best bowl games to bet outside College Football Playoff
LAS VEGAS — Believe it or not, there is much more to the college football bowl season than waiting for Nick Saban and Dabo Swinney to butt heads. The Alabama-Clemson...
Jamaal Bowman calls capitalism 'slavery,' says Dems should follow 'Squad,' not Obama
As he prepares to enter Congress in the new year, Rep.-elect Jamaal Bowman said in a new interview that he believes capitalism is "slavery by another name." Bowman (D-NY), who...
Woman records disturbing video of boyfriend loading gun before she is killed
Kevin A. Dixon, 19, has been ordered to face a charge of first-degree premeditated murder in the Nov. 18, 2019, death of India Elise Mackey.
Airport 'glamping' is what 2020 has reduced us to
Happy glampers are jingling all the way to the Singapore airport for an indoor stay-cation.
You can get a Keurig K-Cafe latte and cappuccino maker for 30 percent off
Calling all coffee lovers. Your search for the perfect latte or cappuccino is officially over thanks to Amazon's deal on the popular Keurig K-Cafe. You can currently take 30% off the...
US sails nuclear sub in Persian Gulf amid Iran tensions
The US Navy announced the arrival of a nuclear-powered submarine in the Persian Gulf on Monday, a rare show of strength as tensions with Iran continue to rise.
Connecticut woman busted with scores of neglected animals, including blind owl
Donna Scirocco, 59, turned herself in last Tuesday on a warrant charging her with six counts of animal cruelty stemming from a search of her Hamden home on Oct. 26,...
Charter schools sue NYC seeking weekly COVID-19 testing
A group of Big Apple charter schools and families say they have been unfairly denied coronavirus testing despite the fact that the city conducts these tests weekly in its other...
US Embassy courtyard named to honor Jared Kushner
A US delegation headed by Kushner that included US Ambassador David Friedman also unveiled a plaque on the courtyard wall during a ceremony on Monday, The Jerusalem Post reported.
13-foot cannibal crocodile eats unlucky smaller beast
A 13-foot-long Nile crocodile made mincemeat out of a much smaller cousin in South Africa, wild new images show. Shutterbug Jan Butter of Amsterdam witnessed the snack attack inside Kruger...
Baby wombat rescued from deceased mother's pouch
It's a Christmas miracle. An orphaned baby wombat, named Holly, is getting a second chance at a zoo in Somersby, Australia, after her mother died in a car accident. Subscribe...
Nearly 30 monkeys reportedly euthanized at NASA research center
An entire troop of monkeys housed at a NASA facility was reportedly killed off rather than being sent to a sanctuary — and a New York lawmaker is demanding to...
Three teams that are overvalued this NBA season
The exercise of handicapping the NBA Over/Under season wins market is an important part of evaluations that will be used in game-by-game betting as we start the season. Here are...
Women's hockey history will be made next year
Women’s professional hockey games will be televised live in the United States by a major national network for the first time. The National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL) and NBC Sports...
Afghan police report at least 5 dead after roadside bomb explodes
KABUL, Afghanistan — A roadside bomb tore through a vehicle in the Afghan capital of Kabul Tuesday, killing at least five people, three of them doctors, police said. The doctors...
Teacher banned for anti-immigrant remarks she made to students
A former Florida teacher has been banned from teaching in the Sunshine State until at least next summer after making disparaging and anti-immigrant comments in class, according to a report.
Biden to name Connecticut school chief Miguel Cardona education secretary
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to name Connecticut Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona as his education secretary, according to multiple reports Tuesday. A formal announcement is expected to be made Wednesday,...
Christie mulling White House bid -- even if it means challenging Trump
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is not ruling out a 2024 presidential bid — even if it means running against his old friend Donald Trump.
NBA Power Rankings: LeBron's Lakers start where they finished
Two months later than usual, and after an expedited preseason, the NBA is set to tip off Tuesday night. Here’s how the league's hierarchy looks entering the season opener: A...
James Harden’s trade frustration boiling over at Rockets practice
Tensions surrounding Houston Rockets superstar James Harden's desire to be traded to a contender have boiled over at practice, The Athletic reported Tuesday. The three-time defending league scoring champion has...
Woman jumps to her death from Vessel at Hudson Yards
A woman jumped to her death from atop the Vessel in Hudson Yards Tuesday morning — the second suicide at NYC's newest landmark, police said.
Mitch McConnell says he'll hold votes for all Joe Biden cabinet picks
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will hold votes for all of President-elect Joe Biden's cabinet nominees, he pledged in an interview. Speaking Monday to Louisville Courier-Journal columnist Scott Jennings, a...
Washington Football Team paid $1.6M over sexual misconduct claim against owner
The alleged incident involving a female employee occurred on Snyder's private plane in February 2009, during a return flight from the Academy of Country Music Awards, a person familiar with...
Video shows Ohio troopers calm crying girl after alleged abduction
Heart-warming dashcam footage shows two Ohio troopers comfort a sobbing 5-year-old girl when she was rescued 1,000 miles away from her home after allegedly being abducted by her mom. The...
Rep. Ayanna Pressley wants prisoners to have priority with vaccine
Democratic Rep. Ayanna Pressley said she would work to make it a priority for prisoners to get the coronavirus vaccine, as Massachusetts reportedly announced that inmates would be among the...
Playboi Carti hypes 'Whole Lotta Red' with surprise Christmas release
The 24-year-old rapper is giving Santa Claus some competition on Friday.
Range Rover rolls over mom in fatal incident, shocking video shows
A Los Angeles mother was killed by her Range Rover when it unexpectedly rolled backwards and crushed her, new video shows. The graphic footage, obtained Monday by CBS News, shows...
Fitbit shares slide as regulator questions Google tie-up
Fitbit shares sagged as much as 6 percent Tuesday after Australian antitrust regulators threw yet another roadblock in front of its acquisition by Google. Officials in the land Down Under...
Rio de Janeiro's mayor arrested over alleged bribery scheme
RIO DE JANEIRO - Rio de Janeiro Mayor Marcelo Crivella was arrested on Tuesday, nine days before the end of his term, for alleged involvement in a corruption scheme at...
Despite new viral fame, 'Home Alone' pigeon lady expects lonely holiday
Brenda Fricker, 75, earned fresh fame thanks to Twitter memes and "SNL" — but she she's bracing for a "dark" season.
Locked-up abroad: Family of jailed teen who broke quarantine pleads to Trump for help
The family of an 18-year-old student sentenced to four months in a Cayman Islands jail for breaking the British territory’s coronavirus isolation requirement has appealed to President Trump for help...
Maskless QB in topless bar: NFL laughingstock in hot water over leaked photos
Dwayne Haskins may have celebrated too hard after his latest start. The 2019 first-round NFL draft pick is in hot water with the NFL and Washington Football Team over a...
Movie studio behind James Bond franchise explores sale
MGM, the movie studio known for the "James Bond" franchise, is exploring a sale, according to a new report.
Skullcandy’s epic end-of-the-year flash sale is happening right now
Have you always wanted a pair of Skullcandy headphones but never wanted to shell out for them? This is your time to shine! Right now, Skullcandy is having its limited-time...
Save $100 on this innovative water-filtration vacuum
Everyone has gotten a little more conscious of keeping their homes free from bacteria and viruses this year. Want to make some of that cleaning easier? Try the Quantum X...
Peloton stock surges on $420 million deal to buy Precor
Peloton's stock pedaled higher on Tuesday after the stationary-bike startup revealed acquisition plans to help speed up production amid surging demand. New York-based Peloton's shares climbed more than 15 percent...
Air Force: Black service members more often investigated, punished
WASHINGTON — Black service members in the Air Force are far more likely to be investigated, arrested, face disciplinary actions and be discharged for misconduct, according to a new report...
Biden taps Bruce Reed as deputy chief of staff in blow to progressives
President-elect Joe Biden has tapped former chief of staff Bruce Reed to join his incoming White House team despite vocal progressive concerns about his record. Reed, 60, will serve as...
Wayfair End-Of-Year Clearance sale takes up to 60 percent off furniture and more
Wayfair is closing out the year with some major markdowns after launching its massive End-Of-Year Clearance event. The annual sale never disappoints, with it including discounts of up to 60%...
Mets emerge as team to watch in sweepstakes for Japanese ace
George Springer remains the centerpiece to the Mets’ renovation plans this offseason. He is not the only star on their radar, however. The Mets are, at minimum, looking into Tomoyuki...
Men allegedly shot up strip club with AK-47 over face mask spat
Three men who were kicked out of a packed California strip club for refusing to wear face coverings returned with an AK-47 and wounded three people in a drive-by shooting,...
Ex-Cosmo editor Joanna Coles eyes second SPAC with Islanders co-owner
Joanna Coles -- who once ran Marie Claire and its racier sister Cosmopolitan -- is reinventing herself following her departure from Hearst. In addition to Freeform show "The Bold Type,"...
No shot: List of lawmakers rejecting access to vaccine grows
A growing number of lawmakers are rejecting the opportunity to take a coronavirus vaccine ahead of their constituents -- as they condemn the arrogance of Congress' early access to the...
Fauci, Azar receive Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the country's top infectious disease expert, rolled up his sleeve Tuesday to receive a dose of the Moderna coronavirus vaccine, saying he wanted to reassure Americans that...
Lean Cuisine recalls thousands of frozen meals over contamination fears
The maker of Lean Cuisine has recalled thousands of frozen chicken dinners over concerns that people eating them could get a mouthful of plastic. The US Department of Agriculture issued...
Stunning never-before-seen footage gives inside look at The Beatles
"Lord of the Rings" director Peter Jackson is sifting through 56 hours of unearthed footage of the Fab Four rehearsing and horsing around from their final months playing together.
Christie Smythe's professor gave her dire warning about dating 'Pharma Bro'
Love scribe Christie Smythe's journalism professor desperately warned her against falling for Martin Shkreli -- predicting that the "Pharma Bro" would "ruin her life." "I tried…," Columbia Journalism School professor...
Defiant Jaguars coach gives Jets glimmer of Trevor Lawrence hope
After the Jaguars leapfrogged the Jets in the race for the right to draft Clemson star quarterback Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville head coach Doug Marrone was pressed about how he’ll approach...
CEO ‘confident’ vaccine will work against new COVID-19 strain
The scientist who co-founded the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine says he is “confident” it will be effective against a new strain circulating in the UK and other countries, according to a...
8-year-old boy killed by 'single shot' from BB gun
An 8-year-old North Carolina boy was killed this week by a "single shot" from a BB gun, authorities said. The boy, who was not immediately identified, was shot Sunday at...
Google, Facebook reportedly agree to help each other in antitrust fights
Republican AGs have accused the tech titans of making an "unlawful agreement" in which Google gave Facebook a leg up in its online ad auctions in exchange for the social...
Billie Eilish sounds off to fans: 'I've got to put some s - - t out'
"I am making you a f - - king album," she announced with a laugh. "I will not put it out if you keep making fun of my hair."
Fantasy football Week 16 waiver wire pickups: Tony Pollard, Jalen Hurts
It's do-or-die in Week 16 in the final week of the fantasy season. Congratulations to the elite managers, who have navigated player opt-outs, last-minute postponements, COVID-19 outbreaks and a rash...
How COVID-19 is leading to a rise in ‘super gonorrhea’
The unnecessary overuse of antibiotics during the coronavirus pandemic has created a rise in drug-resistant strains of super gonorrhea, according to a new report. Azithromycin, a common antibiotic used to...
What to wear and how to decorate for a sparkly New Year's Eve 2020
Shine as bright as the NYE ball with these picks for what to wear, how to decorate and even how to eat and drink in glitz and glam.
COVID-19 has reached one of the most isolated places in the world
It's now a global pandemic in every sense of the word.
AOC and Ted Cruz actually agree on something
Far-left Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and conservative firebrand Sen. Ted Cruz found rare common ground this week, agreeing that lawmakers didn't have enough time to read the massive coronavirus relief bill...
US to study allergic reactions from Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
The US is looking at why several people who received the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine have developed allergic reactions, according to a report. Alkis Togias, an official with the National Institute...
NBA storylines: Lakers worries, Zion's next step and coaches on hot seat
Post NBA writers Marc Berman and Brian Lewis and columnist Mike Vaccaro tackle 10 of the biggest storylines of the season: Biggest question of the season Berman: The NBA aced...
Convicted murderer charged with killing girl who went missing in 1988
A convicted murderer has been charged with kidnapping and killing a 9-year-old girl who vanished from a California supermarket more than three decades ago, authorities said. David Misch, 59, is...
How COVID relief bill will help small businesses
Some American small businesses will be able to seek a second government-backed loan to help them get through the coronavirus pandemic.
Pfizer, Moderna testing COVID-19 vaccines against new UK strain
Pfizer and Moderna, the two companies whose COVID-19 vaccines have been rolled out in the US, are testing their jabs to see if they are effective against the new strain...
Nets season predictions: How they'll make most out of Caris LeVert
The NBA season begins with the Nets in the first game on Tuesday night vs. the Warriors, with all eyes on Kevin Durant against his former team. Here are three...
Rogue call was last straw for fired NFL coordinator
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have fired special teams coordinator Brayden Coombs. The team announced the move Monday, a day after falling to 1-2 under interim coach Darrell...
Ex-Playboy Playmate, Bill Cosby accuser rushes to help gunshot victim
A former Playboy Playmate who accused Bill Cosby of rape relied on her nursing experience when she rushed to the aid of a gunshot victim in California, according to a...
Knicks season predictions: Free agent breaks out, point guard traded
The Knicks open their season on Wednesday night against the Pacers as the Tom Thibodeau era begins. Here are three bold predictions and five games to watch as the 2020-21...
FIFA accuses ex-boss Sepp Blatter, others of 'criminal mismanagement'
FIFA on Tuesday accused former president Sepp Blatter and others of "criminal mismanagement" over their handling of a $565 million museum project.
Senate leaders reach deal to block a Trump veto of defense bill
Senate leadership hammered out a bipartisan deal to block President Trump from possibly vetoing the defense authorization bill, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced early Tuesday.
Here's how many Americans say they will get COVID vaccine
Americans’ willingness to be vaccinated against COVID-19 has jumped markedly since the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna jabs have been authorized for use by the FDA, according to a new poll. According...
This is the moment hundreds of propane tanks exploded on NYC highway
Eyewitnesses reported hearing explosions as a tanker truck carrying propane burst into flames on the Long Island Expressway in Queens.
Fauci: New COVID-19 strain from UK is likely in US now
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the new mutation of COVID-19 that has spread across the UK is likely already in the US -- and may even have originated here, according to...
Watch these shelter dogs pick their own Christmas toy
These dogs went on a toy-sniffing shopping spree. Dogs Trust Ireland’s Rehoming Center in Dublin let the shelter's canines select their own Christmas present. Watch the adorable montage here. Subscribe...
Lots of movement in NFL Power Rankings
There are 21 of 32 teams still mathematically alive for a playoff berth with two weeks remaining in the 2020 season, including all four in the NFC East. Multiple losses...
Truck carrying hundreds of propane tanks catches fire on LIE
A tractor-trailer carrying hundreds of propane tanks overturned on the Long Island Expressway early Tuesday morning -- shutting down the road and sending flames roaring into the sky, sources said....
Adam Gase: Jets celebration not unlike winning trip to Super Bowl
The Jets won’t come close to the Super Bowl this season, but they will always have Sunday and the postgame euphoria that ensued. After stunning the Rams 23-20 to pick...
Alleged drunk driver bites police K-9, barks at police
A California man is accused of biting a police K-9 and barking at officers after leading them on a pursuit Saturday night, authorities said. Jorge Bucioperez is facing several charges...
Injury is derailing Austin Rivers' grand Knicks plans
Austin Rivers talked a big game about playing for his father’s former team, saying he wanted to be part of something special and make the franchise “great again.” Unfortunately for...
Steve Kerr: Healthy Kevin Durant 'kinda scary' for rest of NBA
Kevin Durant insists his long-awaited return to action coming against his former Warriors teammates doesn’t ratchet up the stakes or emotions. The Nets star said just playing his first NBA...
Police ID suspect in NYC shooting that wounded 8-year-old girl on Halloween
Police on Monday identified a suspect wanted in a Harlem shooting that wounded an 8-year-old girl and her father as they were trick-or-treating on Halloween. Terrell Owens, 28, is being...
Giants' top concern with potential Daniel Jones return
The Giants can make the playoffs! Daniel Jones has to throw caution to the wind and play! The Giants are going nowhere! Daniel Jones has to sit and let his...
Finding ‘next man up’ can save your fantasy football season
Every season, without fail, someone rides to your league’s fantasy football championship on the shoulders of some random dude. You won’t find names like Matt Asiata, Tim Hightower or C.J....
Jets' best options in NFL Draft amid Trevor Lawrence saga
The Jets’ 23-20 win over the Rams made the job of general manager Joe Douglas a bit tougher this offseason. Drafting Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence with the No. 1-overall pick...