February 26, 2021
White supremacist gets nearly 20 years in plot to bomb Colorado synagogue
An avowed white supremacist was sentenced on Friday to 19-1/2 years in prison after pleading guilty months ago to a federal hate-crimes case stemming from a botched plot to bomb...
1 dead, at least 3 injured in knife fight outside NYC gambling den
One man is dead and at least three others are injured after a vicious knife fight outside a gambling den in Brooklyn's Chinatown in Sunset Park. The bloodshed happened at...
Steve Nash isn't buying the Luka Doncic comparisons
If all breaks right for Luka Doncic, he can dream of one day matching Steve Nash as an eight-time NBA All-Star, two-time MVP and Hall of Famer. So, it’s noteworthy...
Lady Gaga's French bulldogs recovered safely: LAPD
Lady Gaga's two French bulldogs were recovered safely Friday evening, two days after they were stolen by thieves who shot and wounded the dogwalker, according to Los Angeles police. A...
League to investigate Jeremy Lin's claim of racist taunt
The G-League in opening an investigation into Jeremy Lin’s claims he was called “coronavirus” during a league game, according to The Athletic. The former Knicks and Nets point guard wrote...
'He's just another patient': Firefighters recount rescuing Tiger Woods from wreck
He's one of the greatest golfers of all time -- but to the firefighters who saved his life, he was just another victim who needed their help. Firefighters who rescued...
How Pete Alonso wants Mets to bring black jerseys back
PORT ST. LUCIE — As the Mets weigh the possibility of returning to black jerseys on at least a part-time basis, Pete Alonso is endorsing the idea. The Mets began...
Officer killed at New Orleans HS basketball game
A Tulane University police officer was reportedly shot and killed at a high school basketball game in New Orleans Friday night. Shots rang out at 6:30 p.m. on the same...
Rangers first game with fans back couldn't have gone better
On a night when the roaring cheers from their fans reverberated throughout Madison Square Garden for the first time this season, when every hit was echoed by a round of...
Energy company banned from Texas power market over payment breach
The Texas energy company Griddy has been banned from participating in the state’s power market, according to a report. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas revoked Griddy’s rights to enter...
Manhattan GOP endorses Fernando Mateo for NYC mayor
The Manhattan Republican Party has endorsed taxi drivers and bodegas advocate Fernando Mateo for mayor. The New York County GOP Committee selected Mateo over Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa during...
Arrest warrant issued in murder of Yale graduate student
Cops are now officially on the hunt for a Massachusetts Institute of Technology grad student wanted in the murder of Yale University grad student Kevin Jiang. An arrest warrant has...
Veteran slugger not worried about long Yankees odds
TAMPA — Alongside Aaron Judge in batting practice on Friday at Steinbrenner Field was a veteran slugger whose status with the Yankees is less clear. Jay Bruce is in camp...
KFC employee fired for hurling homophobic slurs at gay couple
A KFC employee has been fired after hurling homophobic slurs at a gay couple in Illinois on Wednesday night. Joshua Garner and his partner Lee Walls were picking up an...
Phil Mickelson saves round with miraculous mud shot
TUCSON, Ariz. — Phil Mickelson waded into the mud after his tee shot on Tucson National's 15th hole trickled into a pond. He adjusted his feet for balance and punched...
Mets reliever already looks ahead of last season
Observations from Friday’s Mets workout: Dell Yeah! Dellin Betances throwing to hitters was a win-win. Pete Alonso did take him deep, but Betances also induced some funny-looking swings and takes...
Amazon's intriguing role in upcoming NFL TV deals
While the NFL is closing in on new deals with ABC/ESPN, CBS, Fox and NBC, the most interesting aspect of the forthcoming agreement is the continued likelihood that Amazon will...
Fight over a light leads to stabbing in Connecticut dorm room
It might be time to look into an off-campus apartment. A disagreement over a light in a college dorm room led to one Connecticut student being stabbed in his sleep...
These heroes are helping the most vulnerable get COVID-19 vaccines
Complex online scheduling platforms, language barriers and inequitable health care have made access to the vaccine difficult for many vulnerable citizens. But now, heroic New Yorkers are fighting to level...
Here's how Tiger Woods is doing days after his terrifying car crash
Tiger Woods shared some encouraging news with fans Friday, as the golfer continued to recover from Tuesday’s rollover wreck in California. "Tiger has been moved to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and received...
Texas actor charged with beating cop with crutch during Capitol riot
An aspiring actor from Texas has been charged with using a crutch to beat up a cop during the Capitol Hill riot in January, according to the FBI. Luke Coffee,...
Biden's getting exactly the border crisis he asked for
A new year, a new president, a return of an old problem: unaccompanied children crossing the border in droves. Thousands of children — usually older teens, 16 or 17, but...
NYC woman sues landlord for negligence after stranger raped her in apartment
A woman who was raped after opening her Manhattan apartment door to a stranger posing as a delivery man is suing the owners of the building, saying there should have...
Projections for Gerrit Cole’s backups are all over the place
TAMPA — A black hole. A rabbit hole. They are potential destinations when you attempt to determine how much Corey Kluber and Jameson Taillon, neither of whom has pitched much...
Knicks guard's return looks like it will be a cameo
Frank Ntilikina’s first game appearance in nearly two months was a productive one, but it wasn’t likely to alter Tom Thibodeau’s 10-man rotation once starting point guard Elfrid Payton returns...
Mets star taking lessons from 2020 slide into World Series quest
PORT ST. LUCIE — As someone who grew up in Tampa and still resides in the area, the past six months have been nirvana for Pete Alonso the sports fan....
The hottest ticket in town is the weekly show on this Brooklyn Heights stoop
Call him the brownstone baritone.
Lily Collins sells $13.5M Beverly Hills house amid engagement
Lily Collins must be plotting a gorgeous new home with her fiancé Charlie McDowell if she’s willing to give up this sprawling Beverly Hills estate.
Explainer: Why rising rates are unsettling Wall Street
Yes, it’s possible to have too much of a good thing, and that’s exactly why stock markets around the world are getting so unsettled. Optimism for an economic revival is...
Letters to the Editor — Feb. 27, 2021
The Issue: The parole of a man convicted of killing NYPD Officer Harry Ryman in 1980. The parole of cop-killer Paul Ford is yet another sign that Gov. Cuomo has...
Biden tours Houston after devastating winter storm in Texas
President Biden praised relief workers for doing “God’s work” while visiting Houston on Friday in the wake of the deadly winter storm over Valentine’s Day weekend that still has tens...
Law firm's alleged conflict in environmental case sparks student boycott
Nearly 300 students from 52 law schools around the country including Harvard and NYU are boycotting working for a law firm they claim has a conflict of interest handling the...
Democrats' sneak attack on the free press
Democrats’ hot new idea for responsible dialogue is to muscle cable and satellite providers to drop Fox News and other outlets they dislike. In the runup to a House hearing...
New York Assembly releases package of nursing home reform bills
The Democratic-led New York state Assembly released a package of nearly 20 nursing home accountability bills Friday, aimed at tightening restrictions on the hundreds of for-profit facilities. Among the 19...
NY hospital CEOs jump in to help Cuomo with nursing home scandal spin
The CEOs of five major New York City hospitals came to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's aid by issuing a statement in support of a controversial directive for nursing homes to accept...
Golden Globes slammed for lack of black voters in #TimesUpGlobes protest
The Time’s Up organization launched a #TimesUpGlobes protest campaign Friday, calling out the HFPA, which selects Golden Globe nominees and hands out honors, over the lack of diversity.
Yankees pitcher wants clarity on spring training baseballs
Observations from Friday’s Yankees workout: Luke Goes Yard Last year’s home run champ, Luke Voit, took new teammate Corey Kluber deep to right-center in live batting practice. Voit is hoping...
Surge of 13,000 Central American minors to US border expected in May
Customs and Border Protection officials are bracing for as many as 13,000 unaccompanied children crossing into the U.S. in May, according to a report. "We're seeing the highest February numbers...
Clint Frazier's spring training bat looks just like him
Clint Frazier has officially gone batty. The recently minted starting left fielder for the Yankees on Friday swung a bat painted to look just like him at spring training —...
Francisco Lindor becomes impromptu instructor at Mets camp
PORT ST. LUCIE — Class was in session early Friday morning at Clover Park, with Francisco Lindor pausing his role as student to serve as the teacher. Lindor, J.D. Davis...
Supreme Court now has a chance to end the real 'systemic racism'
As the nation’s racial reckoning following last May’s killing of George Floyd morphed into the summer’s riotous anarchy, the term “systemic racism” emerged as a fixture of our public discourse....
Here are the hottest spring TV shows to watch
This year boasts a wealth of hotly anticipated shows, from the return of Eliot Stabler to the “Law & Order” franchise to a new epic fantasy world to get lost...
Daughter of NYPD cop says letter implicating police in Malcolm X's death is fake
The daughter of a deceased city police officer claims a letter said to be written by her father -- stating the NYPD and FBI were behind the assassination of Malcolm...
Nevada gov wants to build crypto-run private cities in the desert
Nevada, the state of legalized gambling, prostitution and marijuana, is about to add another layer to its Wild West reputation: Desert cities formed by companies and run entirely on blockchain...
Graham McTavish talks traveling with Sam Heughan on 'Men in Kilts'
Scottish actor Graham McTavish is a jack of all trades in genre TV.
Long Island home of mobster Peter Gotti during crime days sells for $651K
The Long Island home where the late mobster, Peter Gotti, and his ex-wife, Catherine, once resided has been sold for $651,000, The Post has learned.
New York doles out record number of COVID-19 vaccines
A record daily high of more than 179,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses has been administered across New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday. According to the latest data, more than 2.6...
Donald Trump Jr. slams Liz Cheney, says Gov. Cuomo 'would be in jail' if GOP
Donald Trump Jr. on Friday trashed Rep. Liz Cheney and said New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo "would be in jail" already if he were a Republican. The former first son...
How NYC can squeeze the rich — and have them enjoy it
Let’s change the debate about casino gambling in New York City.
Hotel workers added to New York's vaccine eligibility list
New York’s COVID-19 vaccine eligibility has now been expanded to include hotel workers, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday. It will be up to local health departments to determine how, where...
Richard Carranza leaves in the middle of a crisis — and NYC is better off without him
We'd say that Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza's surprise resignation leaves the city in the lurch, leaving a leadership vacuum amidst a pandemic that still has far too many schools closed...
Is 'The Bachelor' replacing Chris Harrison with Michael Strahan or Robin Roberts?
Harrison has allegedly been “iced out” of talks at ABC.
Chinatown stayed vibrant even as so much of NYC turned into 'Ghost Town'
As I looked out my apartment window last spring, I wondered: Why is it so quiet? There were no trucks making deliveries on Canal Street, the firehouse next door was...
FDA panel OKs Johnson & Johnson single-dose COVID vax
A panel of expert advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration on Friday recommended that the agency approve the use of Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose COVID-19 vaccine -- clearing...
Rising NBA star cashing in on Kevin Durant's All-Star absence
Kevin Durant's hamstring injury meant a great deal to Domantas Sabonis. He has 1.3 million reasons to be happy about it. With the injury forcing the Nets' superstar out of...
10 bidets on sale to help you stay clean and save on toilet paper
In this current climate, bidets have never been more important. If you were part of the Toilet Paper Panic of 2020, then you can see why owning a bidet can...
Eric Swalwell's white male privilege and other commentary
Conservative: Swalwell’s White Male Privilege Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) is upset about Neera Tanden’s faltering nomination, tweeting that he’ll no longer be able to “tell little girls of South Asian...
Biden hits Saudis with sanctions in Khashoggi murder — but not crown prince
The White House on Friday announced tough new visa restrictions and asset-freeze sanctions after a newly-declassified CIA report confirming that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved the murder of...
Deshaun Watson is willing to lose millions sitting out for Texans
The Texans won't answer the phone to hear trade proposals for Deshaun Watson and the star quarterback is willing to miss regular season games if he's not dealt. In other...
Golden Globe winner Andra Day still 'recovering' from Billie Holiday role
For her role in "The United States vs. Billie Holiday," (premiering on Hulu Feb. 26), Andra Day took up smoking and lost 39 pounds.
Gov. Cuomo dropped from LGBT gala set to honor him
Gov. Andrew Cuomo was set to be the primary honoree at the LGBT Bar of New York’s 2021 gala but when news broke of allegations he sexually harassed a former...
11 injured in Prospect Expressway pileup in Brooklyn
Eleven people were injured on a pileup on the Prospect Expressway in Windsor Terrace Friday, officials said. The multi-car crash happened just before 2 p.m. on the expressway near 8th...
Hawley calls for breakup of Big Tech 'oligarchs,' companies that 'sold us out to China'
Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri on Friday urged fellow Republicans to support the break-up of Big Tech "oligarchs" that censor political viewpoints as well as large companies that "sold us...
Hawaii considering 'rescue fine' if hikers don't follow signs
Hikers who don’t follow trail signs in Hawaii could face more than just danger to their lives -- they could also be required to pay for their own rescue. Hawaiian...
Aly Raisman slams USA Gymnastics for sex abuse cover up after coach's suicide
Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman lambasted USA Gymnastics, demanding an "independent investigation" into the operation -- a day after a former coach killed himself amid sexual abuse and human trafficking...
Justin Bieber's new album 'Justice' devoted to 'people feeling helpless'
Justin Bieber announced the release of his sixth studio album "Justice" on social media today along with a lengthy dedication to all the "people feeling helpless."
Lady Gaga responds to dognapping, shooting on social media
Lady Gaga said her “heart is sick” in an emotional social media post Friday over the kidnapping of her beloved French bulldogs and shooting of their walker in Los Angeles. ...
Scott Walker at CPAC says ‘America is under siege’
Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is charging that the nation is "under siege" from the political left. During a speech Friday at the Conservative Political Action Conference, the former two-term Republican governor emphasized, "America is under...
Man finds exact location of infamous Windows XP background
The iconic Windows XP default desktop wallpaper of a sloped green hill beneath a bright blue sky is one of the most viewed photos in the world, but surprisingly difficult...
Pentagon details firepower used in Syria strike as Biden warns Iran, 'Be careful'
The Pentagon on Friday detailed the US firepower used to destroy a complex inside Syria that was allegedly used by an Iran-supported militia, as the White House defended the strike's...
UFC heavyweight refuses to be defined by his only loss
Few who’ve tasted Jairzinho Rozenstruik’s power still have their wits about them by fight’s end. Just ask Andrei Arlovski, the former UFC heavyweight champion, or Allen Crowder. Neither lasted 30...
Olympic star goes to war with MTV: 'Forced me to quit' reality show
Lolo Jones isn't leaving MTV's "The Challenge" quietly. The Olympian went on a long rant against the reality show after she was seen quitting in the competition during Wednesday's episode....
TikTok 'Call Your Dog' challenge stumps golden retriever
The latest TikTok challenge — where dog owners repeatedly say their pet's name — sent this golden retriever into a tizzy. Watch as Nikita Jain in Delhi, India, calls for...
Andrew Yang rushes to aid of a photographer during assault on SI Ferry
Mayoral candidate Andrew Yang rushed to the aid of a news photographer who was allegedly attacked Friday on the Staten Island Ferry. Getty photojournalist Spencer Platt told The Post he...
Attackers shove Air Force vet, hurl anti-Asian slurs in California assault
A pair of attackers hurled anti-Asian slurs at a 27-year-old Air Force veteran and knocked him to the ground in Los Angeles’ Koreatown. Denny Kim, of South Los Angeles, said...
AOC urges Albany to probe Cuomo over sex harass claims
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called on the state Legislature to investigate the "extraordinarily serious" sexual harassment accusations leveled against Gov. Andrew Cuomo by a former staffer, Lindsey Boylan. During an interview...
Rangers seeing progress in Alexis Lafreniere's game
It’s easy to grow impatient when the first-overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft – whom the Rangers miraculously won in a lottery and was tabbed as a franchise-altering player...
Gaetz at CPAC: Cuomo 'offered to replace staff meetings with strip poker'
Gov. Andrew Cuomo came under attack Friday at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference -- where a Republican member of Congress mocked him over sexual harassment allegations and ripped his...
Museums are safest indoor activity, study finds
For people fatigued with quarantine amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study from Germany recommends what to do after getting out of the house. Don’t go out to eat or get a haircut, don’t...
Feds bust NY man who photographed congressional documents during Capitol riot
A Capitol rioter from New York who broke into the Senate chamber and took photos of official congressional notes and documents during last month's siege has been arrested and charged,...
Defiant gym owner blasts NJ lockdown regulations as 'unconstitutional' at CPAC
The New Jersey gym owner who was fined $1.2 million for defying Gov. Murphy's lockdown slammed the pandemic restrictions while addressing the Conservative Political Action Conference Friday. Ian Smith, 33,...
Almost half of Americans 65 and older have gotten first COVID shot
Nearly half of Americans age 65 and older have gotten their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine, the White House said Friday. “In the time since the president has taken...
All the best 'WandaVision' merch the internet has to offer
Products include T-shirts, mugs and more.
Nursing home scandal continues: Post's week in photos
The Gov. Cuomo administration is under scrutiny over Covid-19 nursing home deaths cover-up.
Tom Cotton responds to NYT controversy: I will never apologize for defending America
Sen. Tom Cotton denounced the controversy surrounding his New York Times op-ed last summer, which addressed how violence should be dealt with in the wake of riots emerging from racial...
Nets get troubling Kevin Durant update
The Nets are going to remain “The Big 3 Minus KD” for at least the next three games. Kevin Durant will not return from his left hamstring strain until after...
Italian mafia employs new strategies during COVID-19 lockdown: report
Italy's mafia reportedly provided stimulus for some struggling small businesses in the country and there is concern that these establishments will become beholden to these mobsters going forward. The Financial Times, citing a...
Bronx robbery duo targets second jewelry store after 100K December heist: cops
A Bronx robbery duo is believed to have targeted another jewelry store this week -- more than two months after they made out with about $100,000 in loot from another...
United Airlines to pay $49.5M to settle international mail contract probe
United Airlines agreed to pay $49.5 million to resolve criminal charges and civil claims relating to fraud on Postal Service contracts for transportation of international mail, the US Justice Department...
NY Times insiders in new uproar over 'appropriate' use of N-word
Racial tensions continue to simmer inside the New York Times, with some current and former staffers outraged anew over a recent Facebook poll seeking to define an "appropriate" use of...
All the chaos and controversy during Richard Carranza's time in NYC
From the beginning, outspoken city schools Chancellor Richard Carranza's tenure has been marked by controversy and conflict. After taking the helm in 2018, the veteran administrator vowed to unapologetically focus...
Ex-NYPD cop admits to selling drugs to man who fatally overdosed
A drug-dealing ex-NYPD cop has pleaded guilty to manslaughter for selling a Long Island man the fentanyl pills that caused his fatal overdose, The Post has learned. Former Officer Joseph...
EyeBuyDirect sale takes 30 percent off everything sitewide
EyeBuyDirect is taking 30% off everything for its latest sitewide sale.The limited-time event features eyewear styles that you have to shop.Whether you're looking for classic eyeglasses or trendy sunglasses, this...
British invasion: UK variant now accounts for 10 percent of COVID cases in US
The highly contagious UK variant of the coronavirus now accounts for about 10 percent of COVID-19 cases in the US – and could be the overwhelming strain by March, federal...
Feds eyeing potential threats to Biden's first address to Congress
The FBI is keeping a close eye on potential domestic terror threats to President Biden’s first address to Congress, a senior FBI official said Friday. “We are watching very closely...
Billionaire Bill Ackman tells investors to follow him on Twitter
Billionaire Bill Ackman appears to be taking a page from Elon Musk with plans to start announcing market-moving news on Twitter. The billionaire investor's blank check company, Pershing Square Tontine...
Facebook weighs adding facial recognition to smart glasses
Facebook is weighing whether to add facial recognition technology to the smart glasses it's developing, one top executive says. The tech titan plans to have a public discussion about the...
New version of first-ever African-American screen kiss discovered in Norway
A new version of the first known on-screen kiss between two African-American actors has been discovered in the collections of the National Library of Norway. The 1898 film, directed by...
'United States vs. Billie Holiday' review: Andra Day shines in OK film
Here it is: Your annual average biopic boosted by a sensational leading performance.
Snap up the slight favorite in this Big Ten showdown
The Purdue defense has been one of the most rock-solid units in the nation in 2021, giving up 72 points or fewer in every game this calendar year. On Friday,...
Jeremy Lin says he has been called 'coronavirus' on the court
It wasn’t a direct accusation — more an example of what Jeremy Lin is dealing with — but it shed light on an unfortunate situation nonetheless. In an Instagram post...
Sleep in a spaceship in Joshua Tree for $223 a night
This spaceship house is out of this world.
Rangers letting distractions break their mental game
For as many close games as the Rangers have had during this truncated season, several losses can be attributed to self-inflicted mistakes. Taking the team’s last loss heading into Friday’s...
You can stay in the stunning 'Firefly Lane' mansion for $410 a night
Only catch? You can't use the private beach.
Man suspected of murdering mother was fired from NYPD in 2008
A man wanted in connection in the death of his elderly mother was fired from the NYPD more than a decade ago, The Post has learned. Osvaldo Diaz's mother, Maria,...
Man fatally shot in car near Queens park, cops say
A 25-year-old man was killed in his car near a Queens park early Friday, cops said. The victim was sitting in a silver Chevy Malibu at Woodhaven Boulevard and Myrtle...
Burmese police arrest Japanese journalist covering anti-coup protest: report
A Japanese journalist has been arrested by police in Burma in the first foreign press arrest since the country’s Feb. 1 military coup, according to a report. Yuki Kitazumi was arrested on Friday morning in Yangon, the...
Panting dog is the perfect baby bouncy seat
Rockabye doggy? See how this 6-month-old baby is comforted by the heaving breathing of the family dog in this adorable pet video. Subscribe to our YouTube!
Meet the vaccine appointment bots, and their foes
Having trouble scoring a COVID-19 vaccine appointment? You’re not alone. To cope, some people are turning to bots that scan overwhelmed websites and send alerts on social media when slots...
Good riddance to the worst schools chancellor in NYC history
No one has done more to harm New York City’s public schools than Richard Carranza.
Woman busted after punching 2-year-old boy on subway
Cops have caught the panhandler who allegedly socked a 2-year-old boy in the face on a Manhattan subway train, police said Friday. Elizabeth Galarza, 56, was arrested and charged with...
German police carry out dozens of dawn raids on far right crime network
BERLIN - Hundreds of police in Germany carried out dawn raids on 27 homes and business premises on Friday, including a lawyer’s office, in an operation targeting members of far...
LAPD releases description of suspects in Lady Gaga dognapping
The Los Angeles Police Department has released a description of the two men who shot Lady Gaga’s dog walker and stole two of her beloved French bulldogs. Both of the...
Young woman with neurological disease writes book using eyes
A young Turkish woman suffering from a severe neurological disease which prevents much of her movement has written a book using only her eyes. Ozlem Ozalkan, 38, went to the...
Trump to go after Biden in highly anticipated CPAC speech
Former President Donald Trump will use his highly anticipated speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference this Sunday to slam the Biden administration and highlight areas of policy disagreement, a...
Suspect in stabbing of Asian man tells cops, 'I don't like the way he looked at me'
The suspect who allegedly stabbed an Asian man in Lower Manhattan Thursday night said he did it because he didn't like the way the victim looked at him, according to...
Yankees star's motivation everywhere after rough 2020
TAMPA — Gleyber Torres didn’t exactly disagree with general manager Brian Cashman’s notion the shortstop “wasn’t in the best shape” when the second spring training of 2020 began last summer....
New 'Real World' revival trailer is an explosive butting of heads
A new trailer for “The Real World Homecoming: New York” dropped Friday, with all the familiar faces from Season 1, with explosive fights and plenty of tears.
House Dems added $40M to $100M 'Pelosi subway' pork in COVID bill: McCarthy
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said Friday he was appalled that Democrats added $40 million to a subway near Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s district overnight in the House Rules Committee after...
US intel report blames Saudi crown prince for murder of Jamal Khashoggi
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman approved the murder of Virginia-based Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a newly-released U.S. intelligence report states. The Biden administration's release of the Feb. 11 report, prepared...
Obi Toppin is 'likely' to participate in Slam Dunk contest
Obi Toppin hasn’t played major minutes for the Knicks in his rookie season, but the 2020 lottery pick is expected to participate in the revamped NBA Slam Dunk contest on...
NYPD cop allegedly told ex-partner he had sex with 13-year-old girl
An NYPD cop charged with soliciting X-rated photos from at least 46 underage girls allegedly looked at child porn while on duty -- and told his then-partner that he was...
Hundreds of Nigerian schoolgirls taken in mass abduction
LAGOS, Nigeria — Gunmen abducted 317 girls from a boarding school in northern Nigeria on Friday, police said, the latest in a series of mass kidnappings of students in the...
'Superman' reboot in the works from J.J. Abrams, Ta-Nehisi Coates
The film "is being set up" as a black Superman.
Serial ‘seafood bandit’ targeting Connecticut supermarkets: cops
He was 'prawn' in 60 seconds. Connecticut cops are trying to hook a serial “seafood bandit” who allegedly snatched hundreds of dollars worth of pricey shrimp from several grocery stores,...
Queensland skies light up as Chinese space junk burns up in atmosphere
Social media in Queensland, Australia lit up on Thursday night, matching the flashing night sky as users posted short videos of what experts later said was debris from a Chinese...
Judge's daughter found dead in sorority parking lot after night of drinking
An Iowa State University student was found dead in her sorority parking lot — succumbing to excessive drinking and exposure to the cold, authorities say. Olivia Chutich, 21 — the...
Friends realize adoption paperwork was wrong, confirm they're sisters
These former co-workers turned out to be closer than colleagues.
Rory McIlroy sinks putt as alligator lurks nearby
Florida. Rory McIlroy had to deal with an unwanted spectator during the WGC-Workday Championship at the Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida on Thursday – an alligator. Shocking footage shows...
Who is Carranza's successor, new NYC schools Chancellor Meisha Ross Porter?
Meisha Ross Porter is making history as the first-ever Black woman to be named New York City's schools chancellor -- but her selection comes despite a track record that includes...
A purrfect reunion: Cat returns to owner after missing for 15 years
Brandy, a brown tabby that went missing 15 years ago, was reunited with her owner Charles in California on Monday.
Valentino calls $207M lawsuit for breaking Fifth Avenue lease ‘baseless’
Valentino says a new $207 million lawsuit accusing the fashion brand of illegally breaking its Manhattan lease and trashing the building on its way out is "baseless."
Monahan says de Blasio offered him new gig as senior advisor at City Hall
Outgoing NYPD Chief of Department Terence Monahan said Friday morning that Mayor Bill de Blasio "called me in" this week to offer him a new gig as a senior adviser...
McKayla Maroney was hospitalized with 'severe pain,' 'couldn't stop throwing up'
Severe stomach pain sent gymnast McKayla Maroney to the emergency room this week, she revealed in an Instagram post. The 25-year-old Olympic gold medalist posted a photo of herself in the hospital...
Russian diplomats exit North Korea by hand-pushed trolley
The Russian Foreign Ministry posted images on its Twitter account that showed diplomats from the country and family leaving North Korea on a hand-pushed trolley due to Pyongyang’s COVID-19 travel restrictions. The ministry...
These snakes may be the key to an effective COVID-19 vaccine
This snake oil is no "snake oil."
Teen TikToker allegedly murdered disabled sister day after going viral
A 14-year-old Pennsylvania girl who allegedly stabbed her disabled sister to death posted a now-viral Tiktok video before the murder — and her account has since been shut down, according...
Ex-House speaker drops explicit message for Ted Cruz in his audiobook
Former House Speaker John Boehner reportedly rants that Sen. Ted Cruz should "go f--k" himself in the audiobook version of his memoir, a spokesman has revealed. Boehner (R-Ohio) is promoting...
Billionaire LVMH boss Bernard Arnault takes Birkenstock stake
Birkenstock, the maker of comfortable but decidedly unfashionable sandals, is jumping into bed with the king of luxury goods Birkenstock on Friday said it will sell a majority stake in...
Woman gets liver transplant after $60 nose piercing goes horribly wrong
Queens woman Dana Smith, 37, nearly died after contracting an infection from a $60 nose piercing, was placed in a medically induced coma and got a liver transplant.
Bots hyped GameStop on major social media platforms, analysis finds
Bots on major social media platforms have been hyping up GameStop and other “meme” stocks, according to an analysis by Massachusetts-based cybersecurity company PiiQ Media, suggesting organized economic or foreign...
Vaccination ‘passports’ may open society, but inequity looms
TEL AVIV, Israel — Violet light bathed the club stage as 300 people, masked and socially distanced, erupted in gentle applause. For the first time since the pandemic began, Israeli...
Massive 242-carat Russian diamond heads to auction block
You'll need deep pockets to bid on this bling. A massive 242-carat diamond is heading to the auction block next month in Dubai. The bidding starts at more than $2...
GOP Sen. Josh Hawley, Democrats propose alternatives to minimum wage hike
Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri and Democrats on Friday each floated alternative ideas to a minimum wage hike after the Senate parliamentarian shot down an across-the-board hourly increase to $15. A...
'RHONJ's Melissa and Joe Gorga building new home far from Teresa Giudice
"You couldn't pay me" to live in a McMansion, Melissa said.
Lee Daniels hopes his new Billie Holiday film makes lynching a hate crime
Lee Daniels pulls back the curtain on the troubled 1940s jazz singer’s simultaneous battles with substance abuse and the federal government in his new film, “The United States vs. Billie...
NBA bettors have been scoring with these team trends
Here’s a look at some team trends that have been paying off in the first half of the NBA season. The Clippers are 5-0 straight up and against the spread...
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How high-priced lineman's Giants future will be decided
Nate Solder plans to play next year. The question is: will it be with the Giants? Big Blue's offensive tackle told ESPN.com as long as the situation makes sense, he...
Woman uses her own thong as mask after nearly being kicked out of store
It's the most resourceful use of women's underpants yet.
Chief Monahan: I took a knee with protesters who were 'willing to not fight police'
Outgoing NYPD Chief of Department Terence Monahan said Friday that he took a knee in June with Black Lives Matter protesters — amid violent, anti-cop rioting in the Big Apple...
Dutch parliament: China's treatment of Uighurs is genocide
AMSTERDAM - The Dutch parliament on Thursday passed a non-binding motion saying the treatment of the Uighur Muslim minority in China amounts to genocide, the first such move by a...
Ted reckoning: Cruz jokes Orlando 'not as nice as Cancun' at CPAC
Sen. Ted Cruz on Friday joked about his controversial trip to Cancun and bellowed “Freedom!” in a homage to “Braveheart” during a speech to the Conservative Political Action Conference. The...
Upgrade your home gym with bodyweight leverage tools that are over 20 percent off
Since gyms in many cities have closed due to COVID-19, you’ve probably moved at least some of your routine to your own living room. Obviously, this can get boring really...
Lady Gaga's dog walker is reportedly in stable condition
Lady Gaga’s "selfless" dog walker Ryan Fischer, who was shot by crooks who stole two of her beloved pooches, is reportedly well enough now to text a pal that he...
Maren Morris, Chris Stapleton lead Country Music Award 2021 nominations
And, in a first for ACM, the nominations included four black artists in one year.
Myanmar protesters injured as police escalate use of force
YANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar security forces cracked down on anti-coup protesters in the country’s second-largest city on Friday, injuring at least three people, two of whom were shot in the...
Biden hit with bipartisan backlash over Syria bombing
President Biden is facing bipartisan backlash after ordering the bombing on Thursday of a facility in Syria allegedly used by an Iran-allied militia group. It was the first overseas strike...
Cinemark 'highly confident' in box office rebound despite Q4 loss
Cinema giant Cinemark said Friday it sees the light at the end of the tunnel even as it swung to a quarterly loss as the coronavirus pandemic crushed movie attendance....
These popular Everlane flats are just $39 before they get discontinued
When it comes to spring-time, shoes can be a tough one. Some days it's too cold to wear your favorite sandals and on warmer days, people are sure to give...
Celtics coach has identity stolen in week from hell
Brad Stevens would prefer to forget this week. Not only has his team lost three straight games, but he dealt with identity theft and underwent root canal. "I was just...
Nikola admits founder Trevor Milton made 'inaccurate' claims
Nikola admitted that founder and former chairman Trevor Milton made several "inaccurate" claims about the electric-truck maker's business before he resigned under pressure last year. An internal investigation affirmed several...
Trump is 'planning for the next administration,' Mark Meadows says
Former President Donald Trump is working on how his "America First" agenda will move forward, his former chief of staff revealed, adding that they are "planning for the next administration."
Pie in the sky: Skydivers share pizza in 14,000-foot plummet
These are some daring pie-divers.
ISIS bride loses bid to return to UK in citizenship fight
ISIS bride Shamima Begum — the British woman who fled to Syria to join the terror group in 2015 and quickly married one of its fighters – lost her bid...
New Hasidic horror movie 'The Vigil' is set in Brooklyn and scary as hell
Director Keith Thomas's supernatural horror movie, "The Vigil," about an ultra-religious Jewish community, was filmed in Brooklyn's insular Borough Park.
Texans' standoff with Deshaun Watson reaches new level of petty
Maybe teams can try sliding into the Texans' DMs. According to a NFL Network report, the Texans front office is so dug in that they are not taking phone calls...
Mike Tyson rips Hulu over biopic, calls it 'cultural misappropriation'
He accused Hulu of putting "dollars over respect for Black story rights."
Retired Italian teacher leaves fortune to hospitals, charities
ROME - A retired Italian teacher has bequeathed more than 25 million euros ($30 million) to hospitals and charities, stunning residents of the northern city of Genoa where she lived...
Biden and first lady to visit Houston, Texas today amid storm recovery
President Biden on Friday is visiting Houston after unusually cold weather crippled Texas' electricity grid last week. The president and first lady Jill Biden will arrive around noon central time...
Don Jr. headlines first day of CPAC speeches
CPAC, which was moved from Washington, DC, to Orlando, Fla., due to COVID restrictions, kicked off Friday morning.
Vaccinated and ready to mingle: Fauci signals shift on socializing amid pandemic
The White House has held “serious discussions” with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about recommending that those vaccinated for COVID-19 can socialize together, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci...
After leading charge vs. Al Franken, Sen. Gillibrand dodges Gov. Cuomo scandal
New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand appears to be giving Gov. Andrew Cuomo a long leash on the sexual harassment allegations leveled against him by a former aide -- despite once...
Life-size foam puppets helped bring 'Tom & Jerry' to the big screen
Tim Story, director of “Tom & Jerry: The Movie,” used puppets while filming his furry leads for the animation and live action film for HBO Max.
Pairing NCAA Tourney favorites could be profitable
LAS VEGAS — I took last week off but spent most of my staycation catching up on sports besides football. In case you missed our early takes on next year’s...
NYC schools boss stepping down after losing 11 loved ones to COVID
Polarizing Department of Education Chancellor Richard Carranza is abruptly stepping down effective March 15 after nearly two controversial years at the helm, city officials announced Friday.
Kenan Thompson: Alex Trebek told me he loved 'Black Jeopardy!'
What is "mutual admiration"?
Prince Harry prefers 'The Crown' to actual 'headlines'
He's breaking with the royal family yet again.
Bitcoin heads for biggest weekly loss since March after steep rally
Bitcoin's price tumbled Friday, putting it on pace for its deepest weekly loss in nearly a year -- on the heels of its equally staggering rally.
Naomi Osaka looks completely different after Australian Open triumph
Naomi Osaka has changed a lot in the past 12 months — but this might be her biggest makeover yet. The Japanese tennis star is still celebrating her win over Jennifer...
Cubs star received 'welcome to Mets' text with rumors running rampant
Kris Bryant has to be aware of the rampant trade rumors surrounding him this offseason, but even he would have to be surprised by this. At one point during the...
Some GameStop traders think stock will surge to $800 in one day
Some GameStop traders think the so-called meme stock will build on this week's surprise surge — by skyrocketing to $800 in a single day. The most popular GameStop options contract...
Man attempts to bury wife alive at California beach: cops
A man attempted to bury his wife alive during a horrifying attack at a California beach Thursday night, cops said. The woman called 911 just before 9 p.m., reporting that...
'Devastated' Lady Gaga reportedly staying at luxury five-star hotel in Rome
The Academy Award-nominated actress was filming a new flick in Italy when heartless goons shot her dog walker Ryan Fischer in the chest in Los Angeles and made off with two of her...
Jill Biden says she felt like a 'failure' after divorcing first husband
Jill Biden thought she was a "failure" and something was "wrong" with her because her first marriage ended in divorce, she says in a new interview. The first lady opened...
Billie Eilish now has her driver's license, and a hot new ride
Even as she was well on her way to becoming a Grammy-winning superstar, Billie Eilish, like any other teenager, just wanted her driver’s license. “All of these insane things were...
Tesla boss ready for showdown with SEC over Dogecoin tweets: 'It would be awesome'
The billionaire Tesla chief appeared to welcome rumors that the agency was probing his Twitter posts about Dogecoin, his favorite meme-inspired cryptocurrency.
Dog walkers ramp up security after theft of Lady Gaga's French bulldogs
Hollywood dog walkers alarmed by the shooting of the man strolling with Lady Gaga’s three French bulldogs — two of which were stolen — are reportedly seeking to protect themselves...
Pro soccer team plays mattress dominoes
Un-bed-lievable. Athletes from the Russian soccer club, FC Rubin Kazan, were "falling" over with laughter while playing dominoes with mattresses at a hotel in Turkey. Subscribe to our YouTube!
FBI not involved in probe of Lady Gaga dognapping
The FBI said Friday it is not involved in the investigation of the kidnapping of Lady Gaga's dogs and the shooting of the man who was caring for them. Laura...
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser’s sister dies of COVID-19 complications
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser’s sister died Wednesday from COVID-19 complications. Bowser announced in a statement that her only sister and oldest sibling, Mercia Bowser, died after battling COVID-19 related pneumonia...
How a can of Vanilla Coke cracked a 40-year-old cold case murder
DNA evidence taken from a can of Vanilla Coke helped Colorado police crack a decades-old murder case, according to a report. Investigators used a relatively new technology, called genetic geneology,...
Facebook agrees to pay three news publishers in Australia
Facebook said on Friday that it had signed an agreement with three Australian news publishers one day after changes were made to a law requiring the tech giant to pay...
Virginia man arrested twice for DUI in less than nine hours
A Virginia man was arrested twice in less than nine hours for driving under the influence, authorities said. Travis Baker, 38, was first busted just before midnight Tuesday when he...
Forgotten Knick 'fantastic' in surprise return to lineup
It was good to see you again, Frank Ntilikina. Tom Thibodeau had an opening in his 10-man rotation with starting point guard Elfrid Payton missing his first game of the...
Luis Rojas watched these Mets pitchers from unusual spot
PORT ST. LUCIE — From beyond the center-field fence at Clover Park, Marcus Stroman and Jeurys Familia looked just fine. Mets manager Luis Rojas watched from that angle as both...
US Park Police names Pamela Smith as first black female chief
The US Park Police on Thursday named Pamela Smith as its new chief -- the first black woman to lead the 230-year-old agency. Smith, a 23-year veteran of the force,...
Returning Net already surpassing expectations
Nic Claxton had an arduous, yearlong road back to the court, one rife with disappointments and setbacks. But now that the young big man is back, he’s already surpassing what...
Aaron Boone reveals Yankees starter for spring training opener
Observations from Thursday's Yankees workout: King for a day Aaron Boone announced Mike King will start Sunday’s Grapefruit League opener against the Blue Jays at George M. Steinbrenner Field. The...
Queen Elizabeth urges Brits to get vaccinated, says jab 'didn't hurt'
Queen Elizabeth urged her fellow Brits to get the COVID-19 vaccine, saying her experience was smooth and that the shot "didn't hurt at all." The 94-year-old Queen was on a...
Knicks may soon have a starting point guard debate
Derrick Rose took advantage of his season’s first start at point guard on the first possession. Rose started the Knicks’ 140-point outburst by ripping to the basket and converting a...
How a global epilepsy initiative is helping to heal children
Levi Trowbridge was just 3 days old and newly released from the maternity ward when he went into convulsions last year. Karsha Trowbridge — a first-time mom — said she...