February 1, 2021
Dolly Parton reportedly turned down Presidential Medal of Freedom — twice
Dolly Parton was forced to turn down the Presidential Medal of Freedom two times due to scheduling conflicts during the coronavirus pandemic. The superstar country singer told "Today" that she...
Rangers' defensive problems grow beyond Tony DeAngelo
Rangers defenseman Brendan Smith sustained an upper-body injury late in the first period of Monday’s 3-1 win over the Penguins after colliding with Brandon Tanev. He was slow to get...
Missouri lawmaker indicted for promoting fraudulent COVID-19 treatment
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A federal grand jury has indicted a Missouri state legislator on fraud charges after she falsely promoted a treatment she was selling at medical clinics as containing...
The fate of the MLB season has been decided
MLB said Monday night that the 2021 season is expected to begin on time, shortly after the union rejected the owners' proposal to delay it by a month. “In light...
Shocking video shows attack that left 84-year-old dead
A teenager in San Francisco was allegedly caught on video while bum-rushing an 84-year-old man, who later died as a result of the shocking daytime attack. Security footage showed the...
'The Bachelor' Week 5 recap: Matt James fell in love with this Cinderella
Plus, the house bullies get their comeuppance.
This Knicks loss didn't sit well with angry Tom Thibodeau
Tom Thibodeau isn’t used to losing in Chicago. So no wonder the former Bulls coach looked more hostile than usual Monday night at United Center, lashing out at referees and...
AOC reveals she's a sexual assault survivor while detailing Capitol riot peril
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Monday revealed that she is a survivor of sexual assault. The 31-year-old Democrat, speaking to more than 100,000 people on Instagram Live, described what...
Rangers snap four-game skid
While New York City is braving the blizzard, so are the Rangers. On the same night that team brass had to address its decision to part ways with the team’s...
Restaurateurs show no love for Valentine's Day indoor dining return
Some Valentine’s Day gift! Restaurateurs say Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plan to reopen indoor dining at limited capacity on Feb. 14 won’t help them make money — but they’re doing it...
Buccaneers star's free-agency dilemma has Giants, Jets implications
Robin was never as successful without Batman by his side. Just something that wide receiver Chris Godwin might think about if the Buccaneers allow him to test free agency after...
Ex-Mets skipper accused of 'unrelenting' sexual harassment
Former Mets manager Mickey Callaway aggressively pursued at least five women who work in sports media, sending three of them inappropriate photographs and asking one of them to send nude...
Emails show how top Cuomo aide dominates state's vaccine program
New York City health officials and their upstate counterparts are deeply frustrated with how top Cuomo aides have centralized and micromanaged vaccine distribution across the state. Cuomo brought back his...
Speedy Chiefs wideout betting on himself
Tyreek Hill isn’t going to play. Sorry. Maybe there was a time when he would have. Maybe he used to be an easy mark for this kind of Supe-Week silliness....
Officer who fatally shot Capitol rioter not likely to be charged
The Capitol police officer who shot a woman attempting to breach the speaker's lobby during the Capitol Hill riot is reportedly not likely to face charges after a preliminary decision...
Patrick Mahomes' epic year wasn't all positive in his eyes
It is hard to imagine anyone has had a better 12 months than Patrick Mahomes. The Chiefs quarterback won his first Super Bowl a year ago, earning MVP honors in...
Sundance 2021 review: 'John and the Hole' belongs in a ditch
Marketing materials for the new film “John and the Hole” call it “a coming-of-age fable.” And some critics say it's a thriller. But the darkly comic movie would more accurately...
Who is Anna Redman, the girl behind 'The Bachelor' escort rumors?
"Bachelor" contestant Anna Redman is fanning the flames of fury on "The Bachelor."
More Americans have now been vaccinated for COVID-19 than infected
More Americans have been vaccinated for COVID-19, as of Monday, than have been infected with the illness as the nationwide inoculation rollout continues, according to a report. According to a...
Pranksters change Hollywood sign to 'Hollyboob'
Breast prank ever? Several people were arrested Monday for changing the Hollywood sign to "Hollyboob." The "W" and "D" of the Los Angeles landmark appeared to have been covered with...
Rangers refute 'sad' rumor after banishing Tony DeAngelo
Tony DeAngelo has played his last game for the Rangers. President John Davidson and general manager Jeff Gorton made that statement loud and clear during a press conference prior to...
Reddit's 'epic' silver squeeze is only helping Wall Street
Finally, a "Reddit rally" Wall Street can get behind. The merry band of day traders behind runaway stocks like GameStop piled into silver on Monday in an effort to squeeze...
I scream, you scream: I tried 'everything bagel' ice cream
Jeni's calls it, "an ice cream acceptable to eat any time of day.”
Michael Sheen: My 'Prodigal Son' character is 'likeable,' but a 'monster'
Michael Sheen's Martin Whitly unleashes a killer performance in Tuesday night's episode of “Prodigal Son.”
Stick a fork in it: Cuomo shoots down expanding vax eligibility to restaurant workers
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday shot down the idea of expanding the eligibility list for coronavirus vaccines to include restaurant workers -- saying it was a "cheap, insincere" suggestion when...
Biden is the most radical left-wing president in US history, period
Joe Biden is off to the most left-wing start of any Democratic president in recent memory. Just two weeks later, the dulcet tones of Biden’s inaugural address already seem an...
Burma's junta strikes again
The military junta in Burma, a k a Myanmar, detained top civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and at least 45 others in a coup on Monday. She should’ve seen...
Woman faked 'raised by wolves' Holocaust survivor story — and made millions
Sundance doc exposes made-up memoir — she wasn't even Jewish at all.
Democrat bill to oust Marjorie Taylor Greene from committees, as McConnell rebukes
Democrats on Monday unveiled legislation to remove Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from the House budget and education committees. House Democratic leaders are threatening to move forward with the...
Focus on vaccines and race just a distraction from the real job
"Clearly we do see a profound disparity that needs to be addressed aggressively and creatively," Mayor Bill de Blasio said of stats that seem to show white New Yorkers getting...
Returning Kenny Atkinson won't recognize these Nets
Much was made about Kenny Atkinson’s ability — or inability — to coach stars like Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Then last March 7 the Nets shockingly parted ways with...
Thank goodness for Gronk
He isn’t only the future Hall of Fame tight end who catches passes from Tom Brady, he is the first-ballot Hall of Fun tight end. Of course everything is different...
Ex-Giants star beat the odds to earn Super Bowl return
Jason Pierre-Paul says he has a plaque on the wall of his home office that says “Beat The Odds.’’ Anyone, it seems, can purchase such a motivational reminder. Pierre-Paul has...
Obsessing over AOC only boosts her profile and her terrible ideas
What will it take for Republicans to stop putting a socialist lawmaker in the spotlight, either by lamely attempting to cooperate with her, or succumbing to the temptation to savage...
Dustin Diamond's best and worst moments, from Screech to jail
Call him a diamond in the rough, but there is no doubt that the actor who played Screech on “Saved by the Bell” was multifaceted.
Sham crypto exec who partnered with Steven Seagal busted for investor fraud
An executive of a pair of sham cryptocurrency companies — endorsed by action movie star Steven Seagal — was busted by the feds Monday for defrauding investors then staging his...
Snow stall: Relentless storm traps subway riders for over an hour
Straphangers were stuck on a Q train for nearly 90 minutes Monday afternoon due to snow on above-ground subway tracks in Brooklyn, a rider told The Post. "We’ve been sitting...
Metro-North and LIRR suspend service due to heavy snowfall
New York's commuter railroads ground to a halt Monday afternoon as Winter Storm Orlena continued to batter down across the region. Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road trains made their...
Warriors investors seek to sell $200M stake in NBA team
Minority investors in the Golden State Warriors are gearing up to sell a five percent stake in the team amid losses incurred during the pandemic, three sources close to the...
Heads should roll over Cuomo's COVID fiasco: NY GOP leader
What we saw last week in Attorney General Letitia James’ report on New York’s handling of the novel-coronavirus outbreak in nursing homes was not a revelation. It was the confirmation...
Letters to the editor — Feb. 2, 2021
The Issue: Gov. Cuomo’s response when asked about COVID deaths in nursing homes. Our governor, who gets praise for writing a book on the pandemic, had an inhuman and callous...
Social Security will fail and other commentary
Fiscal watch: Social Security will fail At the Washington Post, Mitch Daniels admits defeat: All efforts to stop Social Security and Medicare from collapsing are futile, as “our political process...
COVID-19 reinfection is 'common' among young people, study finds
A new study of young people found that COVID-19 reinfection was “common” among those who had the virus. The study, published Friday in the preprint server MedRxiv, examined 3,249 young,...
Taiwan forgives quarantine violation fine imposed on kidnapped man
The Taiwanese government is revoking a $3,600 fine it issued to a man who violated COVID-19 quarantine regulations - because he was kidnapped by debt collectors. The man -- whose...
Biden meets with GOP lawmakers in Oval Office over COVID relief bill
WASHINGTON -- President Biden sat down with 10 GOP senators in the Oval Office on Monday to negotiate the terms of his coronavirus rescue package -- barely an hour after...
Even the left is demanding schools be reopened
Even many liberals and progressives now agree: Public schools need to open immediately for full-time, in-person classes, at least for the youngest kids. And teachers' unions need to stop blocking...
Rangers are officially done with controversial defenseman
Tony DeAngelo has played his last game with the Rangers, general manager Jeff Gorton told reporters Monday. DeAngelo, the offensively gifted but hot-headed defenseman, cleared waivers on Monday -- two...
Rangers forward goes on COVID-19 list as Devils game gets postponed
Rangers forward Kaapo Kakko will miss Monday's matchup against the Penguins at MSG after being placed on the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list. The second-year winger's addition to the league's list...
What the shell!? Man allegedly stabs preschool's pet tortoise
A homeless California man allegedly broke into a preschool and stabbed its pet turtle with a wooden stake. George Robles, 40, was busted Saturday in the horrific attack of Michelangelo,...
Inside the home that helped Angelina Jolie get through the pandemic
Angelina Jolie said that living in her home — a six-bedroom, 10-bathroom Italianate Revival villa once owned by Cecil B. DeMille — has been difficult despite the sprawling estate's beauty.
NY Senate Democrats block subpoena for COVID-19 nursing home death data
Democrats who control the state Senate blocked a motion Monday to subpoena records of the Cuomo administration seeking a fuller accounting of nursing home residents who died from the coronavirus....
Marilyn Manson, dropped by label and TV shows, responds to abuse allegations
Senator calls for FBI investigation.
Capitol rioter seeks OK to travel to Mexico's spring break haven
A former mayoral candidate from Texas who is charged in the Capitol riot is seeking a judge's permission to travel to a sun-soaked region of Mexico for a "bonding retreat"...
High schoolers discover four planets orbiting nearby star
These teens just had their star turn. Two Massachusetts high schoolers are getting praised for making a major astronomical discovery -- finding four new planets outside our Solar System. Kartik...
Rochester cops suspended after girl pepper-sprayed
The Rochester police officers involved in the pepper-spraying of a 9-year-old girl have been suspended with pay -- as state prosecutors announced they are looking into the incident Monday. City...
SpaceX is about to give you — yes YOU — the chance to to go space
Would you want to explore outer space without an astronaut? SpaceX is planning to launch four private citizens into orbit around the Earth by the end of this year, it said...
Chiefs place two players on COVID list six days before Super Bowl
The COVID-19 issues that have pockmarked the NFL season have popped up just before Super Bowl 2021. The Kansas City Chiefs placed wide receiver Demarcus Robinson and center Daniel Kilgore...
NY rep's bill would stick KSM, other Gitmo inmates last in line for COVID vaccine
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) is proposing new legislation recommending that Guantanamo Bay inmates be last in line for coveted COVID-19 vaccine doses. The Pentagon on Saturday hastily paused plans to vaccinate...
Mets acquire pitcher from rival
As the Mets await a potential big splash for their rotation, they continue searching for smaller depth pieces. Jordan Yamamoto fits that description. On Monday, the Mets acquired the right-hander...
Replace your blow dryer, curling iron and straightener with this 6-in-1 styling tool
Whether you’ve had to return to the office a few days a week, are an essential worker out there every day, or you’re still working from home, you’re probably trying...
Ja Rule to Robinhood: 'You gotta let people trade, man'
Rapper Ja Rule, one of GameStop's more famous investors, wants the little guy to keep trading. The Grammy-nominated artist joined CNBC's "Squawk Alley" Monday to talk all things GameStop and...
Biden looking into yanking Trump's access to intelligence briefings
WASHINGTON -- The Biden administration is considering revoking former President Donald Trump's access to intelligence briefings just weeks after he left the Oval Office. White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki on...
Viral video appears to show woman doing aerobics amid Myanmar coup
A new video taking the internet by storm appears to show a woman doing aerobics in Myanmar despite a heavy military presence growing behind her -- on the same day...
Johnson & Johnson could deliver 100 million COVID vaccines by June
Johnson & Johnson could deliver about 100 million doses of its coronavirus vaccine by the end of June, officials said Monday — if it's cleared for use by the federal...
Instead of perishable bouquets, gift your loved ones these everlasting roses this Valentine’s Day
Roses are red…Violets are blue…If you want to show your S.O. how much you care this Valentine’s Day,Give them some flowers that will last longer than a week or two....
Former Knick slams Warriors stars over 'fake tough-guy' rip job
Wayne Ellington has a message for Draymond Green and Klay Thompson: Act like professionals. The Pistons guard took offense to the verbal shots the Warriors duo took at his teammate,...
Beauty influencer Amanda Ensign says Sephora ‘canceled’ her for GOP support
A conservative makeup influencer on Instagram who made positive comments about the Capitol Hill riot claims she was dropped as a paid partner by Sephora because of her political views....
Passenger at Oakland Airport issued bomb threat because he was 'upset' by delay
An "upset" passenger at the Oakland International Airport was responsible for briefly shutting down Terminal 1 after issuing an unfounded bomb threat on Sunday afternoon, police say. The man, who was not...
Nurse who fainted after COVID shot is alive — but try telling that to social media
The Tennessee nurse who famously fainted on camera after getting her COVID-19 vaccine in December is not dead — but try telling that to legions of doubters on social media....
Wakanda forever: 'Black Panther' spinoff series planned at Disney+
The 2018 blockbuster hit raked in more than $1.3 billion.
Astronauts complete power upgrade on space station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A pair of spacewalking astronauts completed a four-year effort to modernize the International Space Station's power grid on Monday, installing one last battery. Over the weekend,...
Inside Patrick Mahomes' and fiancée Brittany Matthews' $1.8M house
For Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, this ranch house is “Ma-home.”
Ex-Giant pleads not guilty to choking, assaulting girlfriend
Former New York Giants tackle Chad Wheeler pleaded not guilty Monday to charges that he choked his girlfriend in their Washington state home. Wheeler, 27, who most recently played for...
World’s tiniest reptile ‘with huge genitals’ found
The world's smallest reptile is so tiny it could fit on your fingertip but has genitals so big they're about 20% of its overall size. The Brookesia nana species of chameleon has...
Barber surprises client with 'Kim Jong-un' haircut
Barber, give me "The Dictator." This guy couldn't help but laugh when his hairstylist in Copenhagen, Denmark, unveiled a haircut much like North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un. Subscribe to...
Survivors of Beirut’s explosion endure psychological scars
BEIRUT — Joana Dagher lay unconscious and hemorrhaging under a pile of rubble in her apartment after the massive Beirut port blast in August, on the brink of death. She...
This could be best evidence yet of Jimmy Hoffa's NJ grave
It could be the best proof yet that Jimmy Hoffa is buried at a dump in North Jersey. “Fox Nation’’ says in a new report that it used radar experts...
ExxonMobil, Chevron reportedly discussed massive merger last year
The heads of ExxonMobil and Chevron considered merging the two oil giants last year in a deal that may have been the largest corporate marriage ever, according to reports. Exxon...
Super Bowl bummer: CDC issues COVID guidelines for parties
Football fanatics will have to play a little defense in order to enjoy a safe Super Bowl this Sunday, according to new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.
Amid COVID, nursing home uproar, a mass exodus of Cuomo health officials
At least nine top Cuomo administration health officials have resigned, retired or been reassigned amid the coronavirus crisis that’s devastated New York — while embattled Health Commissioner Howard Zucker has...
Afghanistan vet killed while working as security guard at St. Louis train station
A security guard who previously served as a US Marine -- including a combat tour in Afghanistan -- was fatally shot at a train station in St. Louis, police and...
Robinhood explores raising $1B in debt to fulfill Reddit-fueled frenzy
Robinhood, the online broker that has emerged as a gateway for amateur traders challenging Wall Street hedge funds, has held talks with banks about raising $1 billion in debt so...
Man who threatened NY Rep. Jeffries and journalist is unhinged drunk: lawyers
Suspect Robert Lemke, 35, was ordered detained at the federal court hearing in the Northern District of California, where a prosecutor revealed his history of making threats against law enforcement.
Massive storm 'snow' could be no match for these hardy New Yorkers
New Yorkers on Monday told Winter Storm Orlena, "You got nothin'" as they ventured out to exercise, explore or just do their jobs amid a snowy blast that could dump...
Chiefs want to see more of Giants castoff after promising glimpse
From what he has seen, Steve Spagnuolo has no reason to believe DeAndre Baker is anything other than a young cornerback with potential to become a bona fide NFL player....
Coronavirus lockdown a lonely time for Jerusalem zoo animals
JERUSALEM - Peering through enclosure windows, they were a popular source of entertainment at Jerusalem’s Biblical Zoo. But the human visitors haven’t been around for a month, since the start...
Pelosi, Schumer set to ram COVID plan through GOP with Biden support
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Monday filed a resolution clearing the path for Democrats in Congress to ram through President Biden's $1.9 trillion...
Feds pay Ellume $231M to increase production of at-home COVID-19 tests
The federal government has awarded a $231 million contract to Australian company Ellume to ramp up production of its at-home coronavirus test -- with 8.5 million tests guaranteed for the...
Missouri teen who beat cancer three times dies from COVID-19
A Missouri teen who beat cancer three times has died from COVID-19 complications, her family said. Aspen Deke, 17, of Kansas City, succumbed to the virus Saturday following a months-long...
Rangers' options after controversial defenseman cleared waivers
The Rangers now have to decide their next move with Tony DeAngelo. After instigating a physical altercation with goalie Alexandar Georgiev following Saturday’s overtime loss to the Penguins, which was...
Kevin James buys $14M Florida beachfront mansion
He'll be the king of Florida.
Suspect in Staten Island slaying claims he didn't mean to shoot acquaintance
Godkhaliq Daugherty, 19, was busted Friday in connection to the Sept. 14 slaying of Prince Edmonds, 21, at Richmond Terrace and Lockman Avenue in Mariners Harbor, police said.
Former Giants DC gets to take on his old nemesis in another Super Bowl
They have heard it before because he has said it before. So many times, starting 14 years ago, to a different set of players gearing up to face a remarkably...
Portugal reports nearly half of all its COVID-19 deaths in January
LISBON - Portugal reported close to half of all its COVID-19 deaths in January, highlighting the severe worsening of the pandemic in a country whose plight has caused several European...
Take Duke in this college hoops matchup
Though Duke’s struggles get more publicity than Miami’s, the Hurricanes enter Monday’s showdown in Coral Gables, Fla., with the Blue Devils having scored fewer than 60 points in each of...
How CBS just gained leverage as Jim Nantz seeks 'Romo money'
With the looming Jim Nantz negotiations hanging over this Sunday’s Super Bowl 2021 booth, CBS Sports has re-signed Ian Eagle to a long-term contract, The Post has learned. Not only...
Face mask spat allegedly sparked stabbing, baseball bat attack
A squabble over a face mask in Tennessee led to a man being stabbed in the face and the suspect allegedly attacking police with metal baseball bats during his arrest,...
Robinhood raises another $2.4B from investors
Robinhood raised another $2.4 billion from shareholders, just days after existing investors pumped in $1 billion in funding, the online brokerage said in a blog post on Monday. The round...
Top CNN exec: 'Reliable Sources' needs conservative guests
A top veteran CNN exec says the network’s liberal weekly news show “Reliable Sources’’ needs to be more balanced by adding conservative guests. Rick Davis — founding executive producer of...
eBay takes 20 percent off Dyson vacuums, fans and more top products
eBay is known for its major markdowns.And now it is taking 20 percent off your favorite Dyson products. You will be able to choose from the brand's top vacuums, fans...
Pharmacist who destroyed COVID vaccines is gun-toting flat-earther: FBI
Steven Brandenburg, 46, pleaded guilty last month to leaving about 570 doses of the Moderna vaccine unrefrigerated to deliberately spoil them, and now faces up to 10 years in prison.
Armed robbers tie up Manhattan resident, doorman in home invasion
Armed bandits tied up an Upper East Side resident and doorman and made off with more than $10,000 in cash, gold and silver in a terrifying home invasion, police said.
This should be Rangers' first step to recover from Tony DeAngelo debacle
I am not going to draw a straight line between the absence of a captain and the Tussle in the Tunnel between Tony DeAngelo and Alex Georgiev following Saturday night’s...
America's murder rate increase in 2020 has 'no modern precedent'
Murder rates saw a "historic" increase in 2020 compared to 2019, with more than 1,200 additional killings year-over-year in a sample of 34 American cities, according to a study released Monday. "The coronavirus pandemic, continuing...
Good boy! Dogs' barking leads rescue crew to owners trapped in avalanche
Two people were rescued from an avalanche in Switzerland after their dogs barked frantically to get them help, officials said. The pair became trapped while they were on a hiking...
New endangered whale species found in Gulf of Mexico: scientists
A new species of whale has been discovered in the Gulf of Mexico -- but scientists warn the animal is critically endangered. The newly-identified species of baleen whale has been...
Pennsylvania official at center of Trump election concerns resigns
Kathy Boockvar, a Democrat, will leave office on Feb. 5. Her office botched the handling of a state constitutional amendment that would allow more sexual abuse victims to sue their alleged...
Paige Spiranac has a 'love, hate' take on Patrick Reed amid controversy
"Hate them or love them," certain golfers make the game entertaining, according to Paige Spiranac. On Sunday, the golfer-turned-influencer weighed in on a weekend controversy involving Patrick Reed, who won...
Ukrainian president: Capitol riots hurt US reputation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the Capitol riots last month damaged the United States' reputation as a pillar of democracy. Speaking to "Axios on HBO" in an interview released Monday,...
Snow patrol: Cuomo urges people to stay off roads, then drives to NYC
Do as he says, not as he does. Gov. Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency over the blizzard, urging people not to travel — then hopped in his car...
Tom Brady's Zoom call crashed by Giants Super Bowl tormentor
Tom Brady didn’t flinch when he heard the name and was flooded with painful memories. About 12 minutes into Brady’s first Zoom call of his 10th career Super Bowl week,...
Analyst says AMC stock now a 'sell' as price target drops to $1
Wall Street analyst Eric Handler downgraded AMC to 'sell' Monday, despite the movie theater chain's recent stock spike and announcement that it wouldn't file for bankruptcy anytime soon. Handler, of...
The Aaron Rodgers trade drama has hit a wall
It was a fun couple of days of Aaron Rodgers speculation, but if there was still any lingering doubt that the star quarterback would leave the Packers, it's all but...
Rihanna calls out AG in Breonna Taylor case on 1st day of Black History Month
Pop singer Rihanna called out Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron on Twitter Monday on the first day of Black History Month -- slamming the prosecutor over the Breonna Taylor case....
'Patriot Way' was about Tom Brady, not Bill Belichick: ex-Pats star
The famed "Patriot Way" is not about the culture cultivated by longtime Patriots coach Bill Belichick. It was built by Tom Brady, and New England has lost its way. So...
Vaccine skepticism lurks in town famous for syphilis study
TUSKEGEE, Ala. — Lucenia Dunn spent the early days of the coronavirus pandemic encouraging people to wear masks and keep a safe distance from each other in Tuskegee, a mostly...
US economy will recover by mid-2021 without Biden rescue plan: CBO
The report throws a monkey wrench into President Biden's push to pass an enormous $1.9 trillion rescue plan.
Mom spent 20 hours detangling daughter's hair after freak toy incident
“I think I had an out-of-body experience ... she had about 150 of these things layered and matted in her hair."
Tom Brady may never retire
As Tom Brady spoke the words that reverberated across the NFL, you practically could hear the collective groans in Green Bay, New Orleans and Los Angeles. Heck, even Boston, New...
Antique dealer admits to selling illegal mounted leopard
An upstate New York antique dealer -- whose rare collections have been featured in Hollywood hits -- has pleaded guilty to selling an illicit mounted leopard to an undercover agent.
Red Sox hero retires after sad end to amazing career
Dustin Pedroia, the gritty Red Sox second baseman, is calling it quits. Injuries took their toll on the All-Star infielder, who appeared in just nine games over the last three...
Biden to host GOP senators at White House to discuss COVID relief plan
President Biden is expected to host the 10 Republicans who offered a counter coronavirus relief plan at the White House on Monday afternoon as administration officials signaled that some of...
Connecticut man charged in cold-case slaying of 16-year-old girl
A Connecticut man has been charged with murdering a teen found strangled in a basement stairwell more than 16 years ago, police said. Willie Robinson, 52, of Waterbury, was arrested...
Mila Kunis swears 'It Wasn't Me' in hilarious Super Bowl 2021 ad
Ashton Kutcher caught wife doing it on the counter, the sofa, the shower and even on camera.
Sec of State: China's handling of COVID-19 makes it a 'profound problem'
WASHINGTON -- Secretary of State Antony Blinken put Beijing on notice over its poor handling of the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday, calling its lack of transparency after it learned of...
Two million Australians in lockdown after one COVID-19 case found
CANBERRA - About 2 million Australians begun their first full day of a strict coronavirus lockdown on Monday following the discovery of one case in the community in Perth, capital...
SoulCycle ‘educator’ shifts gears after COVID vaccine ‘bike-lash’
Stacey Griffith, 52, offered the social media mea culpa after taking flak from Instagram users — as well as Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Long-awaited 'Frasier' reboot eyed at Paramount
The "Frasier" revival may soon be a reality on the forthcoming Paramount+ platform.
'Friends' and 'Frasier' trailblazer dead at 56
Her peers call her "one of the all-time greats."
Rookie QB admits he was 'below average' as his team covets Deshaun Watson
Tua Tagovailoa knows he can be better. The former Alabama star quarterback, who could be involved in trade talks if the Dolphins choose to pursue disgruntled Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson,...
Woman desperate to find dog that ran off after crash killed fiancé
A Brooklyn woman is begging others to help find her puppy amid Monday's massive snowstorm — after the pooch went missing in a tragic car crash that claimed her fiancé's life....
Undaunted by pandemic, South Sudan athletes in Japan fix eyes on the prize
MAEBASHI, Japan - After the coronavirus forced a delay in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, athletes from South Sudan who are training in Japan seized the opportunity for more practice, which...
MTA set to halt above-ground subway service as snows batters NYC
Above-ground subway service will end at 2 p.m. on Monday as snow continues to accumulate across the city, transit officials said.
Snow problemo: Groundhog Day going virtual on Staten Island
The annual Groundhog Day ceremony on Staten Island will be a virtual one Tuesday -- amid social distancing mandates and a monster snowstorm that has closed the borough's zoo for...
GameStop stock plummets, AMC jumps as Reddit roils markets
GameStop shares plunged Monday as Reddit's favorite "meme stock" retreated from a rally that turned Wall Street upside down last week. But AMC Entertainment and other stocks favored by the...
Armed activists arrested for trying to turn hotel into homeless hostel
SWAT teams stormed a Washington hotel after dozens of activists armed with hatchets and knives "forcibly" took it over for the homeless, according to officials and reports.
Union boss defends cop who pepper-sprayed 9-year-old
"I'm not saying there's no better ways to do things, but let's be realistic here on what we're facing," Rochester Police Locust Club President Mike Mazzeo said at a press...
Perhaps this Capitol rioter should've left jacket with his phone number on it at home
An Ohio man who allegedly kicked in a window of the US Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot was busted by the FBI after investigators determined he was wearing a...
Penn State black student group's Zoom allegedly hijacked by 'Nazis'
Dozens of “white supremacists and Nazis” allegedly hijacked an online meeting held by Penn State University's Black Caucus – targeting participants with racial and homophobic slurs while exposing themselves, the...
Once-promising Knicks youngster hits rock bottom as future gets murkier
Kevin Knox has been demoted. Officially. After not playing for the first time this season Sunday versus the Clippers, Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said with the team at full strength,...
Take it to go: Pizza delivery guy swiped puppy, police say
A Florida pizza deliveryman allegedly swiped a puppy while dropping off a Grubhub order at a customer's home, authorities said. Arlinson Chilito, 22, was busted on suspicion of grand theft for...
He's taking a Joe day! Biden cancels speech after DC gets mere dusting
President Biden decided to work from home -- the White House -- Monday despite what New Yorkers getting pounded by a foot-and-a-half of snow would consider a mere dusting for...
One dead in Wisconsin mall shooting, cops looking for teen suspect
One person has died in the Sunday shooting at a Wisconsin mall -- and investigators have identified a teen suspect, authorities said early Monday.
7 behavioral science tips to improve your dating odds
Behavioral scientist Logan Ury gives people tips and tricks on how to improve their dating lives and find a boyfriend or girlfriend.
Let Barbie be your Valentine this year: Her gift guide for 2021
The iconic doll turned fashion icon is here to curate your Valentine's Day shopping list, whether you're looking for your significant other or a BFF in need of a Galentine's...
Hungarian family outsails COVID nightmare on the sea
BUDAPEST - While the world was grappling with the pandemic, a Hungarian family of four decided last summer to fulfill their dream: sailing around the globe in a 50-feet boat...
Here's how many Americans would refuse or delay getting the COVID vaccine
More than half of Americans say they would still either refuse or delay getting a COVID-19 vaccine, a new survey shows. While the number of US residents who want the...
Plows 'can't keep up' as 'blinding snow' pummels New York
Mayor Bill de Blasio warned New Yorkers of “blinding snow” falling at a rate of two to four inches per hour and Gov. Andrew Cuomo cautioned that the plows "can't...
Korean pop star under fire for posing with Nazi mannequin
K-pop star Sowon, a member of the popular all-girl group GFriend, is under fire for posing with a mannequin decked out in a Nazi uniform, according to reports. The 25-year-old...
J.J. Watt found the most relaxing way to deal with trade rumors
Drama in Houston is mounting for another key player. In the midst of the Texans' seemingly irreparable schism with quarterback Deshaun Watson, speculation of a potential divorce with three-time defensive...
David Lynch teases 'announcement' — but not about 'Twin Peaks'
The surrealist filmmaker is rumored to have another project in the works with Netflix.
Play-it of the apes: Musk says monkey with his brain implant can play video games with its mind
"We’ve already got a monkey with a wireless implant in their skull, and the tiny wires, who can play video games using his mind," the billionaire Tesla CEO said.
Lululemon’s exclusive Huckberry down jacket is back in stock
If you’re looking for the perfect jacket to take on the elements while exploring outdoors, then Huckberry’s exclusive Lululemon Navigation jacket is just what you need. The down-insulated Navigation jacket is...
All flights out of LaGuardia, JFK suspended due to snowstorm
All flights out of LaGuardia Airport were suspended Monday morning amid massive snowfall across the New York region.
Patrick Reed's rivals not happy after another cheating controversy
The PGA Tour is satisfied, but Patrick Reed's peers are not. Reed cruised to victory on Sunday at the Farmers Insurance Open, but some were still focused on his controversy...
Jared Goff trade adds to Rams' contract wasteland
No one throws money around quite like Les Snead and the Los Angeles Rams. When the Rams traded Jared Goff to the Lions in the Matthew Stafford blockbuster – as...
Police chief, officer caught on bodycam using racial slurs ahead of BLM rally
A Georgia police chief and an officer have been removed from their roles for making racist remarks on bodycam footage ahead of a Black Lives Matter protest, city officials said....
COVID vax not a factor in California health care worker's death
The unidentified 64-year-old health care worker died on Jan. 21, several hours after he was administered the vaccine.
How Matthew Stafford, Rams coach and WAGs celebrated trade in Mexico
That didn't take long. Hours after the Lions and Rams agreed to a blockbuster trade that sent Matthew Stafford to Los Angeles, the quarterback and his new coach, Sean McVay,...
NBA All-Star engaged to SI swimsuit model
The couple first met in 2016.
Owner of addiction treatment center accused of drug trafficking
Trevor J. Robinson, 44, was indicted by a grand jury last week for felony possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, fentanyl and ecstasy.
Deadly car bombs rock Syria's Northern Aleppo
DAMASCUS - A car bomb exploded leaving at least five people dead and more than 25 injured in Northern Aleppo, Syria’s al-Watan newspaper reported on Sunday. State news agency SANA...
NJ researcher who created first COVID saliva test dies 'unexpectedly'
A research professor at Rutgers University who developed the first saliva test for the coronavirus has unexpectedly died, the college said. New Jersey native Andrew Brooks, 51, passed away on...
Don’t give up Super Bowl 2021 squares: Why workplace rituals are important
The COVID-19 pandemic isn't a deal-breaker for this annual tradition.
Rams were after an even bigger star QB before landing Matthew Stafford
The Los Angeles Rams shocked the NFL world by making the first blockbuster trade of the offseason on Saturday – but not before they tried to make an even bigger splash....
Burglar lifts pricey crowns from NYC synagogue
An intruder stole six ceremonial crowns -- valued about $8,200 -- from a Brooklyn synagogue, police said early Monday.
Walmart donates $14M to promote racial equity
Walmart handed out more than $14 million to organizations that promote racial equity as part of a larger pledge this summer in the wake of George Floyd’s death. The largest...
Golden Nugget casinos to go public through SPAC merger
Tilman Fertitta, owner of the Houston Rockets basketball team, announced plans Monday to take both his casino empire and his restaurant business public in a deal that values his business at...
Queen Elizabeth to host Biden at Buckingham Palace: report
Her royal highness will be joined by Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, as well as Prince William and Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, when she welcomes the...
Report: Hate groups in decline, migrate to online networks
During one of the most politically divisive years in recent memory, the number of active hate groups in the US actually declined as far-right extremists migrated further to online networks,...
Legendary WFAN figure is retiring
Mark Chernoff, the longtime WFAN program director and a part of the fabric of the New York sports media scene for nearly three decades, will retire from the station later...
Chewy's Puppy Bowl 2021 promo offers 20% off puppy must-haves all month
Forget footballs -- tennis balls and squeaky toys are the main focus of Feb. 7, at least before kickoff at the human game later that day. The Puppy Bowl is...
Biden White House warns Myanmar military after coup
The US warned Myanmar after its military staged a coup on Monday that it would "take action" unless the "rule of law" is not restored and detainees.
Stoppage of school sports contributed to teen's death, parents say
Brennan Dethloff, an 18-year-old senior defenseman at Mona Shores High School, died on Jan. 18 from injuries sustained in the accident two days earlier.
Detroit Zoo announces birth of 2 polar bear cubs
DETROIT — An 8-year-old polar bear named, Suka, has successfully given birth to two cubs, though one is being raised by humans after early health issues, the Detroit Zoo announced...
What is causing a mysterious cancer that kills sea lions
A mysterious cancer that's been wiping out sea lions for years is likely caused by toxic chemicals and herpes, researchers in California have found. Scientists for two decades have studied...
Giant pandas know how to enjoy the snow in National Zoo video
There's no business like snow business for these bears.
'I'll get you Michael Kay': How radio host became Royal Rumble storyline
ESPN New York and Hot 97 radio host Peter Rosenberg left the Royal Rumble as the 24/7 champion after delivering a low blow to R-Truth and pinning him. R-Truth had...
Two arrests made in attack on famed San Fran PI
Two men have been nabbed in connection to the attempted robbery that left famed San Francisco private investigator Jack Palladino fighting for his life – and Palladino himself helped to...
Reddit traders have found a new target
The spike came amid increased interest in silver on Reddit's WallStreetBets forum, which has pumped up the stock prices of companies such as GameStop and AMC Entertainment.
'Simpsons' writer dead at 57 from COVID
His brother, comedian Larry Wilmore, shared the tragic news over the weekend.
Home ice once again means something for NHL bettors
Since the 2005-06 season, NHL home teams have won in roughly 55 percent of regular-season games, and their win rate never has drifted more than a few percentage points from...
Royal Rumble review: The perfect winners saved show that lacked shock
A new star was born and an old one was brought back to prominence at the Royal Rumble. Bianca Belair, 31, turned in one of the better performances in the...
James Harden injury shouldn't keep Nets star out for long
James Harden missed his first game as a Net on Sunday in Washington. After collapsing against the worst team in the East, Brooklyn will hope he’s not out too much...
Robinhood CEO explains why GameStop trading was restricted
"Spill the beans, man — what happened last week?" Musk asked Tenev during an early Monday morning broadcast on Clubhouse, an audio-streaming app.
Alexei Navalny's wife fined for protesting his imprisonment
Yulia Navalnaya was among more than 5,400 people detained Sunday during sometimes violent rallies calling for the 44-year-old opposition leader's release.
Joe Giudice in talks for juicy new reality TV dating show
The "RHONJ" ex-pat's got a little juice left in him.
Sen. Manchin slams VP Harris for pressuring senators to back COVID bill
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin slammed Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of her meeting with a group of Senate Republicans Monday on passing bipartisan COVID-19 relief.
Snow way! Monster winter storm could hammering NYC
The monster winter storm pounding the Northeast could dump nearly two feet of snow on New York City — forecasters predict, as it already rendered some city roads “impassable” by...
Hedge fund manager hit in GameStop frenzy is expanding mega-mansion
Short-seller Gabe Plotkin's Melvin Capital Management lost 53 percent in January -- ending the month with $8 billion in assets, down from roughly $12.5 billion -- largely because of online...
Skier's epic avalanche rescue captured by helmet camera
Avalanche! When 27-year-old Edouard Bozon fell into a crevasse while skiing in the French Alps, his friend, who had triggered the small avalanche, skied to the rescue. Watch the heart-pounding...
Mother, two children fatally shot inside Minnesota home
A Minnesota mother and her two children were reportedly shot and killed inside their home on Saturday. The family was discovered by a relative who was checking in on them...
Prince William condemns racial attacks on Manchester United star
Prince William spoke out against 'despicable' racist abuse on Sunday. Posting from the Kensington Palace Twitter account, Prince William wrote “Racist abuse - whether on the pitch, in the stands,...
Buccaneers guard's journey to Super Bowl is 'unbelievably surreal'
This is a story about a boy named Ali, a quiet kid from Hastings-on-Hudson whose modest high school football career was barely noticed by college recruiters … … who went...
The biggest Super Bowl 2021 storylines
Remote: (adj.) Far apart; situated at some distance away. Welcome to Super Bowl 2021, the first remote Super Bowl. And, hopefully, the last remote Super Bowl. Yes, the two teams...
Jared Kushner gets Nobel Peace Prize nomination for Israeli deals
Former White House senior adviser Jared Kushner and his deputy, Avi Berkowitz, have been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for their roles helping to strike deals normalizing the relations...