March 12, 2021
‘Gonna be sore:’ Louisiana troopers boasted of beating black man
Louisiana State Police troopers joked in a group text about beating a Black man after a high-speed chase last year, saying the “whoopin” would give the man “nightmares for a...
Nasty fall turns tide in Big East semifinal
This was the best the Big East has to offer this year. Two of its three guaranteed NCAA Tournament teams, its two best chances at long runs now that Villanova...
NYC woman killed by a stray bullet in wild gang shootout
A 37-year-old Queens woman suffered a fatal gunshot wound to her head after being caught in the crossfire of two feuding gangs, law enforcement sources told The Post. Gudelia Vallinas...
Knicks' point guard mess could lead them to Lonzo Ball
Starting point guard Elfrid Payton is likely out after aggravating a right hamstring strain. Backup point guard Derrick Rose is still missing because of COVID-19 protocol issues. Combo guard Austin...
Blake Griffin's Nets debut will have to wait
Blake Griffin, the newest Net, will not play Saturday against the Pistons, the team that bought out the remainder of his contract over the All-Star break. The six-time All-Star power...
Italy headed back to lockdown amid COVID spike
Italy will be on lockdown for Easter as the country struggles to contain spiking COVID-19 cases. Starting Monday, Italians in the most populated regions will be required to stay home...
Organization says sharing Oprah interview memes is 'digital blackface'
Non-black people should not spread Oprah Winfrey memes from the Prince Harry and Meghan Markle interview -- because that's supporting "digital blackface," a non-profit organization is complaining. The Slow Factory...
Golfer reclaiming life, career after overcoming alcoholism
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Alcoholism, more often than not, lives in disguise. It doesn’t always manifest itself in the stereotypical ways you might think — through loud and obnoxious...
Jay Bruce's resurgence puts one Yankee in pressure spot
The 2021 Yankees plan to utilize a Machine, a Kraken, two behemoth sluggers and, if you listen to Brett Gardner’s teammates, a height-challenged geezer. Should they make room for a...
Not so 'Lovely': Rochester mayor reportedly lied to public about Daniel Prude case
Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren kept critical details of Daniel Prude's in-custody suffocation death secret for months, and lied to the public about the case, a new investigation has found. A...
Former US investigator: COVID-19 may have come from bioweapons research accident
As top U.S. officials prepare to meet their Chinese counterparts for their first face-to-face meeting during the Biden administration, the State Department's former lead investigator who oversaw the Task Force into the COVID-19 virus origin...
Rick Pitino is win away from returning to NCAA Tournament
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Asante Gist scored 19 points with five assists and Iona defeated Niagara 70-64 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament semifinals on Friday. Dylan van Eyck...
Omaha police officer in critical condition after shooting at Nebraska mall
A suspect is in custody hours after an Omaha police officer was in critical condition following a shooting at a JCPenney store inside a mall in Nebraska's largest city, according...
Seton Hall's NCAA Tournament streak appears over
Seton Hall’s streak of NCAA Tournament appearances likely is over. Weeks ago, that was unthinkable. After Friday night, it’s hard to envision the Pirates getting selected. Georgetown and coach Patrick...
Carefree 47-year-old takes Players Championship lead into weekend
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Lee Westwood hasn’t seemed to be too bothered this week about not winning last week. Westwood, the 47-year-old Englishman who was edged out by Bryson...
Oath Keepers 'commander' charged in Capitol riot to be released from jail
A reputed Oath Keepers “commander” charged in the deadly Capitol riot can be released on home confinement while he awaits trial, a federal judge ruled Friday, explaining that there was...
OT spending drops slightly, to $1.1B — but is still off the rails at the MTA
Overtime spending at the MTA dropped by a measly $122 million in 2020, according to a new report -- but that didn't stop transit brass from touting their "progress." MTA...
Rangers backup goalie will get start vs. Bruins
With Igor Shesterkin still day-to-day with a groin injury and Alexandar Georgiev fresh off his third mid-game benching of the season, Keith Kinkaid has been tapped as the starter for...
Mets star looks ready to move past poor 2020: 'Locked in'
PORT ST. LUCIE — Grapefruit League statistics often deceive, but the sound of the ball connecting with Pete Alonso’s bat this spring is unmistakably real. On a mission to stay...
Andrew Cuomo's weakness puts all of New York at risk
On Friday, a defiant Gov. Andrew Cuomo again told reporters, “I am not going to resign,” in answer to a wave of demands he step down from almost every top...
Blame NY politicians, not COVID, for city's affordable-housing crisis
One year later, the economic toll of the lockdowns on landlords and tenants has been shattering. Gotham’s rental-housing industry may never be the same. But would Albany and City Hall...
High school basketball announcer calls girls kneeling for anthem the N-word
An Oklahoma high school basketball announcer was caught on a hot mic using the N-word to refer to team that took a knee during the national anthem. The announcer uttered...
Weighing all factors in Joe Douglas' 'enormous' Jets QB call
Joe Douglas can borrow the title for this Jets offseason from NBA superstar LeBron James. This is The Decision for Douglas. The 44-year-old general manager won’t be making his announcement...
Letters to the Editor — March 13, 2021
The Issue: President Biden’s address to the nation on the COVID-19 pandemic Thursday night. I listened to President Biden’s speech about the virus (“Biden speech was a con job,” Editorial,...
Team Biden knows its open-borders plan is unpopular — so why do it?
"BIDEN," say the young demonstrators' T-shirts, imitating his campaign logo, "PLEASE LET US IN!" What a waste of T-shirt money: For President Biden seems determined to let in as many...
Croatia 'death pit' was likely site of ancient massacre
Fresh analysis of a 6,200-year-old mass grave suggests all 41 people inside were murdered by members of their own community in a "random" massacre. The ancient grave was found in...
Christopher Lloyd's search for iconic 'Back to the Future' car
Christopher Lloyd goes "Back to the Future," sort of, in the new discovery+ series "Expedition: Back to the Future," hosted by Josh Gates.
Faster than light travel is possible, scientist claims
It sounds like the stuff of science fiction, but spaceships that travel at warp speed are possible, according to one top scientist. In a recent study, physicist Dr Erik Lentz...
Christopher Meloni's most iconic moments as Elliot Stabler on 'SVU'
After stepping away from the “Law & Order” franchise for a decade in 2011, Christopher Meloni returns as Elliot Stabler in “Law & Order: Organized Crime.”
'A wolf in sheep’s clothing': NYC priest accused of sexually abusing depressed divorcée
A Staten Island priest has been accused of grooming a recently divorced and depressed parishioner who sought counseling from him for years to eventually sexually abuse her, new court papers...
NY GOP rep. raising funds off 'Wanted' Cuomo merch
New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik is capitalizing off Gov. Andrew Cuomo's spiraling scandals by selling merchandise depicting a "wanted" poster for the accused serial sexual harasser. Stefanik called Cuomo...
SI Swim model Maggie Rawlins went from COVID nurse to bikini queen
As one of Sports Illustrated's newest swimsuit models, Maggie Rawlins is setting pulses racing. But Rawlins, 28, can help with that blood pressure spike — she is a registered nurse.
New York state punts school decisions to local officials, who punt more . . .
When I asked a local parent-teacher-organization president to whom I should address a complaint about reopening schools in our New York suburb, she directed me to the county executive. “Are...
Yankees' slugger knows health key to reaching big power goal
LAKELAND, Fla. — Luke Voit called winning the home run title a year ago “awesome.” But he acknowledged that because it came in a shortened season, some might be skeptical...
EasyJet to pay British-Israeli woman asked to move seats for Orthodox men
A British-Israeli woman will receive financial compensation from EasyJet after being asked on two separate flights to switch seats at the behest of Orthodox Jewish men who did not want...
Mets utilityman looks sharp at third base
Observations from Mets spring training on Friday. Louie, Louie Luis Guillorme was sharp at third base, starting two double plays in the Mets' 4-2 exhibition loss to the Marlins at Clover...
The $32.5M Miami mansion either J.Lo or A-Rod will have to give up
The former couple, who called it quits following a two-year-long engagement, bought the home in August 2020.
Pelosi's perverse 'love' excuse for Biden's border disaster
Showing just how far from reality she operates, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday waved off the growing border disaster by explaining that President Joe Biden’s policies are all about...
Team Cuomo gave group homes a deadly COVID mandate too — and it's still in effect
It's truly obscene: Gov. Cuomo not only forced group homes for the intellectually and developmentally disabled to take in the COVID-infected, as he did with nursing homes, he has left...
DNA could predict happy marriage, study finds
There’s a new scientific twist on marital bliss.
The last word today's kids need to hear more is 'Yes'
In the asinine Netflix movie “Yes Day,” Jennifer Garner's character leans toward dumb as a mother who crazily institutes a “Yes Day,” in which her brood calls all the shots.
Sens. Schumer and Gillibrand call on Cuomo to resign over sex harass scandal
New York’s two Democratic congressional leaders, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, on Friday finally called on embattled Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign over mounting sexual harassment accusations. The two put out a damning joint statement...
'Bloodlands' star James Nesbitt recalls scary memory in Northern Ireland
In "Bloodlands," veteran actor James Nesbitt stars as Detective Chief Inspector Tom Brannick who, as the four-part series opens, is investigating the kidnapping of Patrick Keenan.
Biden's normal July 4 doesn't include fireworks at Mount Rushmore
The Biden administration has decided not to allow Fourth of July fireworks at Mount Rushmore -- citing the COVID-19 pandemic -- in a reversal of former President Donald Trump's decision...
NYPD announces new chief of detectives with eye on combating gun violence
The NYPD announced a new chief of detectives on Friday -- saying he is uniquely positioned to lead the department's fight against escalating gun violence. Assistant Chief James Essig, a...
Rare albino turtle spotted 'struggling' on Australian beach
Against near-insurmountable odds, a lone albino turtle fights its way to the sea.
Asian man dies after robber punches him in face, as hate crimes swell
An elderly California man has died from injuries suffered when he was punched in the face by a robbery suspect who prosecutors claim has a history of targeting older Asians....
This Google Home smart speaker with Google Assistant is 60 percent off
Smart homes may once have seemed like the stuff of science fiction movies like Back to the Future, but they’re now becoming commonplace. Many companies offer their own take on...
Long Island woman cops to trying to hire hitmen to kill her ex's mom
A Long Island woman pleaded guilty Thursday to conspiring to hire hitmen to snuff out her ex-husband's mom in a bizarre plot to reconcile with him, officials said. Elsy Rodriguez-Garcia,...
Become an expert in all things Microsoft Excel with this expert led training program
Your resume might say you are proficient in Excel—but are you really? If you want to stand out to employers, increase your efficiency, and round out your skill-set, then you...
Biden throws stimulus bill Rose Garden party with no Republicans, no questions
President Biden on Friday led a Rose Garden celebration of his just-signed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus bill — but it included no Republicans and he once again took no questions...
Andrew Cuomo's hilarious 'cancel culture' excuse
In keeping with his obstinate posture of denial and deflection, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has come up with a new excuse for his woes: cancel culture. Yes, Albany’s tyrant, accused now...
Racial slur at top NYC high school spurs 'equity pledge' signature drive
An unidentified student posted a racial slur during an online class at a top city high school this week -- and administrators are urging parents and kids to sign an...
Zookeeper attacked by cheetah at Ohio zoo
An Ohio zookeeper was hospitalized after being attacked by a cheetah. The incident happened Thursday at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, according to WBNS-TV. Two staff members were walking 4-year-old...
New York's double-mask morons and other commentary
Culture critic: New York’s Double-Mask Morons At Spectator USA, Chadwick Moore notices something peculiar about New Yorkers who wear two masks: “The inner layer is a standard blue surgical mask,...
Yankees pitcher's spring training shutout streak continues
Observations from Yankees spring training on Friday, a 4-2 win over the Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla. Another shot in the arm Jameson Taillon struggled with his...
Lordstown Motors stock sinks after report calls pre-orders a 'mirage'
Lordstown Motors shares plummeted Friday after a fiery short-seller accused the electric-vehicle startup of touting bogus pre-orders for its forthcoming pickup truck. The General Motors-backed company is the latest target...
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is pregnant, possibly delaying fraud trial
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is pregnant, a development that may now delay her California fraud trial until late summer. Holmes is due to give birth in July -- making her...
African-American wine makers lead push to increase industry diversity
Black-owned wineries in the United States are seeking to raise awareness of their brands and encourage more young people of color to enter the industry. The Association of African American...
Epstein’s Palm Beach home sells for $18 million, frees up money for victims
Jeffrey Epstein's Florida home has sold for $18 million, freeing up more money for the Victims' Compensation Program to resume making pay-out offers to the dead sex perv's victims, according...
Marco Rubio backs Amazon union push, cites company's 'cult re wars'
Amazon warehouse workers in Alabama got a surprise ally in US Sen. Marco Rubio, with the conservative lawmaker revealing on Friday that he supports their efforts to unionize. The Republican...
Social workers forced to close office in building with noisy gun range: suit
This property deal sure blew up in their face. A pair of Manhattan social workers who were looking for a quiet place to do therapy sessions with clients wound up...
NYPD footage shows moment crazed gunman opens fire outside church
The NYPD released footage Friday showing the moment a crazed, Bible-toting gunman was fatally shot by police after he opened fire on the steps of a Manhattan church during a...
1 of 3 surviving Tuskegee Airmen in Arizona dies at 95
PHOENIX (AP) — One of three surviving members in Arizona of the famed all-Black Tuskegee Airmen has died. The Archer-Ragsdale Chapter Tuskegee Airmen confirmed in a news release that Robert...
Young boy forced to clean clogged school toilet with his hands, mom claims
A 5-year-old Arkansas boy was forced to clean a clogged toilet with his bare hands by a kindergarten teacher, his mother claims. Ashley Murry said the teacher at Crystal Hill...
Artemi Panarin expected to return Saturday amid Rangers slide
Ryan Strome said his usual linemate, Artemi Panarin, looks like he hasn’t missed a beat despite a nine-game absence from the Rangers. But the rest of the team sure has...
Former African slave hub transformed with giant art piece
Giant hands appear at two locations in West Africa's Benin. Using a spray gun and biodegradable paint, French artist Saype created one hand that appears to be slipping into the...
Chew chew train: Lost dog reunited with his owner thanks to LIRR crew
This very good boy turned out to also be a very lucky boy. A lost dog and his Suffolk County building contractor owner were reunited after a few nervous hours...
Inside Bret Michaels' massive Arizona desert mansion listed at $3.2M
Every home has a buyer.
Childhood vaccinations have dropped by 11 million doses: CDC director
The coronavirus pandemic has greatly disrupted the routine vaccination of children in the US, with childhood immunizations dropping by roughly 11 million doses, the head of the federal Centers for...
Broadway stars take to Times Square for 'hopeful' outdoor show
Times Square looked like its bustling old self on Friday. After a full year of New York musicals and plays being dark, Broadway artists commemorated the occasion by putting on...
Elderly man goes into shock after receiving 2 COVID-19 vaccination doses in one day
An elderly Ohio man went into shock and needed to be hospitalized when he was accidentally given two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in a single day. Victor Smith, 91,...
Olympics host Japan turns down China's COVID-19 vaccine offer
TOKYO — Japan will not take part in China’s offer — accepted by the International Olympic Committee — to provide vaccines for “participants” in the postponed Tokyo Games and next...
Chiefs restructure Patrick Mahomes’ megadeal in cap saving move
The largest contract in the history of American professional sports is getting a tweak. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is due a $21.7 million roster bonus this season that will be...
Helicopter parenting will turn your kid into a brat, study says
A new study on parenting found that micromanaging focused children can do far more harm than good.
Georgetown Law students blast university response to professor's 'racist' video
Georgetown Law students have blasted the university's response to a professor caught on video criticizing black students -- dismissing it as "performative allyship," while alleging an entrenched culture of overlooking...
Warm weather arrives: Post's week in photos
New Yorkers enjoy the outdoors as the city gets a preview of pre-spring warm weather.
Daytona Beach Bike Week hosts tens of thousands despite health risks
Hordes of maskless bikers descended onto Daytona Beach this week to party, hangout with scantily clad women and defy COVID-19 health restrictions they believe infringes on their freedoms. “I refuse...
NYPD announces arrest of Ohio man for murder in the Bronx
Police have arrested an Ohio man for allegedly killing a 22-year-old in the Bronx during an apparent road rage dispute, the NYPD announced Friday. Kelvin Ortiz, 35, of Avon, Ohio...
Caris LeVert to make Pacers debut after cancer scare
Indiana Pacers forward Caris LeVert plans to play for the team Saturday night in his first appearance for the franchise, ESPN reported. LeVert was acquired from Brooklyn in the multi-team deal that sent...
Mysterious crypto investor reportedly bought $69M Beeple artwork
The buyer of the first digital artwork ever sold by Christie's has been unmasked — sort of. A mysterious crypto investor who goes by the pseudonym "Metakovan" is the acquirer...
Pelosi re-appoints Eric Swalwell to Intel Committee despite 'honey pot' scandal
Pelosi previously re-appointed the fellow California Democrat to the House Homeland Security Committee over Republican objections.
Taylor Swift teases new song ahead of Grammy 2021 performance
Taylor Swift fans have waited a long time to hear old Taylor Swift music.
Ex-Albany reporter is 7th woman to accuse Gov. Cuomo of sexual harassment
A former Albany statehouse reporter is now the seventh woman to publicly accuse Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment -- detailing on Friday instances of unwanted touching and humiliating comments...
De Blasio slams Cuomo's plan to lift quarantine restrictions for travelers
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Friday blasted Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plans to no longer require domestic travelers to New York to quarantine starting next month, calling the lifting of the...
House hears news industry complaints over Google and Facebook
Google and Facebook felt the heat on Friday as hearings got underway on Capitol Hill on a new bill that could force the tech titans to negotiate with local news...
Mars mission uses Navajo language to name Red Planet landmarks
From Red Rock Country to the Red Planet. NASA's Perseverance mission to Mars is naming alien features with words from the Navajo language, as part of its 16-year-long partnership with...
Sister of ex-NBA star pleads guilty to threatening his estranged wife
The sister of ex-NBA star Sebastian Telfair, who is in prison for weapons possession, pleaded guilty Friday in Brooklyn federal court to threatening the life of the former hoopster’s estranged...
Both NYPD and progressives pushed for Cy Vance to leave office
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance is being squeezed out of office at both ends -- with progressives on one side complaining he isn't woke enough, and the NYPD on the...
Woman who allegedly killed boyfriend's father says he raped her
The woman who allegedly stabbed her boyfriend’s adoptive father to death in Manhattan this week claimed she did it because the older man raped her, according to a criminal complaint....
Tesla investor sues Elon Musk, claims tweets violate SEC settlement
Tesla chief executive Elon Musk and the board of the electric car company have been sued by a shareholder who accused Musk of violating his 2018 settlement with the Securities and...
Air Force One base intruder sports 'mouse ears,' goes undetected
WASHINGTON — In a highly unusual breach of security last month at the air base that operates the Air Force One presidential aircraft, an apparently aimless intruder went undetected for...
Ulta shares swooning on news of CEO departure
Ulta Beauty's stock got a black eye from Wall Street after the company said its well-liked chief executive is stepping down. Shares of the make-up giant fell more than 10...
‘It’s exhausting’: Students reflect on a year of online learning
AMERICUS, Ga. (AP) — At first, many schools announced it would last only a couple weeks. A year later, the unplanned experiment with distance learning continues for thousands of students...
Debt collectors could take some of your COVID stimulus check
Debt collectors could take a bite out of the $1,400 coronavirus stimulus checks that will land in Americans' bank accounts as soon as this weekend. The $1.9 trillion stimulus bill...
Senators propose permanent daylight saving time in bill
A group of bipartisan senators has reintroduced a bill that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent, as most of the country prepares to spring ahead Saturday.
Juwan Howard in middle of heated skirmish with rival coach
Michigan college basketball head coach Juwan Howard was ejected during a time out in the second half of their 79-66 victory over Maryland. During a break in the Big Ten...
HBO Max expects as many as 150 million subscribers by 2025
AT&T said Friday that it anticipates massive growth from its new HBO Max streaming service as it expands internationally and offers a cheaper, ad-free option. HBO, whose HBO Max streaming...
Hollywood legend Kim Novak: I woke up naked after party with Tony Curtis
In a bombshell interview, she revealed some of old Hollywood's darkest moments.
George Floyd's family receiving $27M in wrongful-death settlement
Minneapolis has agreed to a record $27 million settlement with George Floyd’s family to resolve the lawsuit filed against the city and four cops involved in his death. In announcing...
Spike Lee throws Yankees legend into Patrick Ewing's feud against MSG
Madison Square Garden’s security protocols came for Charles Oakley, Spike Lee and now even the great Patrick Ewing. One day after Ewing vented during a postgame interview that he was “accosted”...
UK police confirm human remains found are those of missing 33-year-old woman
British police confirmed Friday that a body found in the disappearance of Sarah Everard is that of the 33-year-old woman -- who is at the center of the high-profile case...
Russia and China plan moon station in challenge to US lunar program
Russian and Chinese officials say they will establish a new lunar research station — potentially spurring a new space race as the US prepares for its own moon missions. The...
Jack Ma reportedly crisscrossed China during long public silence
Jack Ma's clash with Beijing may have pushed him out of the public spotlight — but it didn't stop him from taking to the skies. The billionaire Alibaba founder -- whose...
Serena Williams lists Beverly Hills home for $7.5M after Australian Open loss
She's looking for a new place in the Montecito area, where friend Meghan Markle currently resides.
Biden White House won't join Democrats deserting Gov. Cuomo, Psaki says
WASHINGTON — As congressional Democrats from New York called en masse for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign amid mounting sexual harassment claims, White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Friday...
Woman goes missing from catamaran moored off US Virgin Islands
A massive search-and-rescue operation has been launched for a British woman whose boyfriend said she might have fallen off their catamaran moored off the US Virgin Islands, according to reports....
Nigerian students, school staff kidnapped by gunmen
LAGOS, Nigeria — Gunmen have attacked a school in northwestern Nigeria and kidnapped at least 30 students just weeks after a similar attack in the region, authorities said Friday. The...
UK lawmaker wants evening curfew — for just men — after woman's murder
A British lawmaker proposed a 6 p.m. curfew for men after a London woman was murdered while walking home at night -- in a case that has rocked the country...
Knicks' playoff drought just got harder to end
If the Knicks finish seventh or eighth in the Eastern Conference after this pandemic-shortened 72-game regular season, their long-suffering fans will want to throw a parade for coach Tom Thibodeau’s...
Harry and William will attend Diana memorial together despite royal tensions
Prince Harry and Prince William plan to stand “shoulder to shoulder” at a memorial they commissioned for their mom, Princess Diana, this summer — despite tension between the brothers sparked...
HBO Max is turning the Bon Appétit race scandal into workplace comedy
It's titled "Enjoy Your Meal"
Ghislaine Maxwell selling London home where infamous Prince Andrew photo was taken
Ghislaine Maxwell is selling her London home — where Prince Andrew was infamously photographed with a Jeffrey Epstein accuser — to raise money for legal costs, her spokesman said. The...
Not Cuo-ing anywhere! Gov just won't quit, blames 'cancel culture' for sex-harass scandal
Gov. Andrew Cuomo refused on Friday to heed the calls from leaders within his own Democratic Party that he step down amid spiraling accusations of sexual harassment or misconduct now...
City Hall releases new NYPD reform plans
City Hall released the second phase of the NYPD’s reform report Friday morning, announcing an expanded focus on identifying at-risk officers and support for a state law that’d ensure pension...
Francisco Lindor’s contract message to Mets: I’m the best shortstop
If the Mets aren’t able to lock him up with an extension, Francisco Lindor could find out next offseason exactly where he stands among the game’s best shortstops. In the...
35 Senate Democrats introduce AR-15 gun ban, cite 'domestic terrorism'
Thirty-five Senate Democrats have introduced legislation to ban "assault weapons" including popular AR-15-style semi-automatic rifles, citing concern about "domestic terrorism" following the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Lead sponsor Sen. Dianne...
Inside Tom Cruise's $39.5M Colorado ranch estate
Cruise reportedly spent several years designing the stone-and-cedar home, and completed it in 1994.
NYC restaurant drops suit after indoor dining restrictions loosened
A Queens restaurant that sued over indoor dining restrictions — and later lost its liquor license for hosting a maskless party — has dropped its case against the state after...
'P---y leftists': Kava bar bans masks, teachers who do virtual classes
The bar doubled-down after getting hit with one-star Yelp reviews.
30 women emerge to dish on working for Cuomo, including ex-aide alleging verbal abuse
A former aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo described how he spotted her at a lobbying event, "grabbed her in a kind of dance pose" and then had her hired for...
Virginia's tournament hopes in jeopardy after positive COVID test
Virginia is out of the ACC Tournament and could be in danger of sitting out the NCAA Tournament due to a positive COVID-19 test within the program. After winning the...
Amid pandemic, 'an international epidemic' of childhood pain
PARIS — By the time his parents rushed him to the hospital, 11-year-old Pablo was barely eating and had stopped drinking entirely. Weakened by months of self-privation, his heart had...
Russia warns of human-to-human transmission of new bird flu mutation
A mutating strain of bird flu that has emerged in Russia has “a fairly high degree of probability” of human-to-human transmission, the head of the country's health watchdog warned in...
Watch Bill Belichick get his head shaved for charity
Bald Bill? Well, not quite. Patriots coach Bill Belichick got his head shaved on Friday morning by linebacker Brandon King as part of the “Saving by Shaving” initiative to support...
Bears break into California home, property ‘torn apart,’ deputies say
Warmer weather means that bears in many parts of the country are becoming active again. In Kings Beach, California – a small town at the northern end of Lake Tahoe – a family of black bears...
MSC Cruises ship catches fire off Greek coast
A massive fire broke out on a cruise ship docked off the coast of Greece on Friday afternoon. Plumes of smoke were seen billowing out of the MSC Lirica, which...
Sexual assault allegations keeping teams away from Yasiel Puig
Yasiel Puig could remain a MLB free agent for as long as he remains under a cloud of suspicion stemming from a sexual assault complaint filed nearly two years after...
Teacher's aide allegedly filmed himself having sex with his Great Dane
A twisted South Carolina teacher’s aide has been arrested for having sex with his Great Dane and posting the sick footage online, according to a report and authorities.
Video shows suspect in NYC subway attack on 18-year-old woman
The man who allegedly smashed a teen in the face with a bottle on a Brooklyn train this week is seen on surveillance video released by cops early Friday wearing...
Sports Illustrated teases sexy peek at 2021 swimsuit models
Meet this year's bathing beauties.
Seaport slay: How a struggling teen wound up savagely murdered in NYC
Steps from Sarah Jessica Parker’s shoe store, a Momofuku outpost and multi-million dollar luxury apartments, an abandoned eyesore languishing in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge became a disabled teenager’s...
Broadway marks one-year anniversary of COVID-19 shutdown with live show
Broadway performers let the show go on for the first time in a year Friday with a live performance to mark the anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic — as well...
Disneyland to reopen at 66% more capacity than expected
Here's hoping that the "happiest place on Earth" doesn't become the sickest.
Owner of Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works raises profit outlook
Things are looking up in 2021 for Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works. Shares of L Brands -- the retail empire founded by billionaire Les Wexner that owns the...
Are the Grammys rigged? The Weeknd leads pack of artists claiming corruption
Should they save their tears — or do they have good reasons to cry foul?
You don't have to win a Grammy to buy these special-edition Bulova watches
Rock these limited-edition timepieces like your favorite music celebrity.
Machine catches fire at Tesla factory in California
A machine caught fire at the northern California factory where Tesla makes the bulk of its cars, according to local officials. The flames broke out Thursday afternoon in a part...
Rollercoaster romance: Woman says she found true love, had kids with theme park ride
Talk about a relationship with a lot of ups and downs.
Rising UFC star is making it impossible for fans to forget 'the name'
In mixed martial arts, nicknames can be the perfect succinct way to get a message across to fans and opponents. Want fans to know that in-cage violence is coming? Go...
Tom Brady's new contract is good for everyone
The Buccaneers are not about to repeat the Patriots’ mistake of letting Tom Brady reach free agency. Brady agreed Friday to a contract extension assuring he will remain with the...
‘Snorting’ Bill Walton puts on a late-night show
There is no college basketball announcer built for the midnight game as much as Bill Walton. Those who stayed up to watch the Colorado Buffaloes take on the California Golden...
AOC, Nadler lead new charge of NY Dems demanding Cuomo quit
Several Democratic members of New York's congressional delegation, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and veteran Rep. Jerry Nadler, joined Friday in calls for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign amid a now-half-dozen...
Man shot and killed his own brother in fight over body wash, cops say
A Georgia man killed his older brother during an argument over body wash, police said. The domestic dispute in Riverdale on Wednesday between Jaylan Joseph Jones, 24, and his 28-year-old...
Take the underdog in this AAC tourney battle
SMU had things rolling to start February with a pair of road wins, but COVID-19 robbed the Mustangs of their final six regular-season games. They will look to make up...
Woman, 34, in critical condition after possible East Harlem assault
A 34-year-old woman is clinging to life after she was found bleeding from the head in East Harlem late Thursday after an apparent assault, according to authorities and police sources. ...
'Nobody cares about the stupid royals, Marjorie Taylor Greene says
Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene declared “nobody cares about the stupid royals” and called DC a "s--hole" in a venting session with ex-President Donald Trump’s former strategist Steve Bannon. Greene called...
Asian grandma reportedly knocked unconscious in random Westchester attack
An Asian grandmother was knocked unconscious in a random attack by a homeless man in Westchester County this week — the latest amid a recent surge of anti-Asian crimes, according...
Protesters set fire outside Portland courthouse in clash with feds
Dozens of violent anti-cop protesters clad in black descended upon an Oregon courthouse, where they set fires and damaged the building Thursday night as federal officers responded with tear gas...
WHO says this COVID vaccine is OK to use despite blood clot fears
The World Health Organization said countries should not stop using AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine amid fears about people who received the jab developing blood clots. In a Friday briefing, WHO spokesperson...
Biden, 'Quad' alliance reportedly planning to boost COVID-19 vaccine in Asia
President Biden and leaders in India, Japan and Australia on Friday are banding together to boost COVID-19 vaccine supply in Asian countries, according to multiple reports.
Kremlin critic moved to out of detention facility to unknown location: lawyer
MOSCOW - Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has been moved from a detention facility in Russia’s Vladimir region where he was incarcerated last month and moved to an unknown location, one...
Top 5 NBA teams include number of surprises after Nets
The second half of the NBA season is underway. Just over two months remain in the marathon that is the regular season, and we can now evaluate these teams using...
Doc writes grandma a prescription to hug after her COVID vaccine
Heart-melting video captures her first touch in a year.
You can get this 30-piece gel pens set for just $9
Whether you're working on a special art project or simply want to have some creative fun with your little ones, Amazon has gel pens deal you have to shop.For a...
Trevor Bauer failed the eye test this time
Trevor Bauer's one-eye experiment did not work out as well this time. Bauer hit Mariners third baseman Ty France with a pitch in the first inning of the Dodgers' spring...
Biden's disappointing prime-time speech was nothing but a con job
Low as our expectations were, President Biden still disappointed with his speech Thursday night. We’re supposed to hope that if all goes well, we can gather with a few others...
New Yorkers party in streets amid first spell of warm weather, COVID reopenings
New Yorkers are breathing a sigh of relief as the Big Apple inches closer toward reopening and COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up nationwide — with revelers dancing in the street and...
Doc on 'Pee-wee Herman' icon coming from 'Uncut Gems' duo
Make a documentary -- it'll last longer.
Unsettling video captures hordes of migrants as they're smuggled into US
Alarming footage shows a huge line of migrants being smuggled across the Rio Grande into Texas — as Republican leaders slam President Biden for allowing the crisis, which he has...
Former NFL quarterback says teammate was drunk in huddle
The Bengals have always been a messy franchise, but this story adds a whole new layer to their dysfunction. Former Bengals quarterback Jon Kitna, who made 46 starts for the...
Tennis player nearly blinds himself in freak racket accident during match
A German tennis player accidentally flung his racket into his own face and was forced to quit the match after a temporary loss of sight. Tim Puetz, 33, was playing...
Police chief embraces father of teen killed in shootout with cops
An Oklahoma police chief was invited to speak at the funeral of a 17-year-old girl who died in a shootout with four of his officers -- where he stressed the...
Note to MLB bettors: Take the Over on these low win totals
While the sports world is focused on NCAA hoops, it is time to procure value in the baseball betting market. Baseball is still under the radar and off the minds...
Big 12 power won't run away with this one
How long will it be until Duke adds an asterisk to its season? Oklahoma State (+9.5) over Baylor: I don’t care that the Bears won both regular-season meetings by an...
Thailand delays AstraZeneca COVID vaccine rollout over blood clot fears
Thailand pushed back its rollout of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine Friday over concerns about people who received the shot developing blood clots.
Biden slammed for taking credit for COVID-19 vaccine, not thanking Trump
Pundits took aim at Biden for trying "to take credit for everything that Donald Trump did on COVID-19."
Official urges people not to jump to conclusions in mom's death after vaccine
Utah’s chief medical examiner urged the public not to jump to conclusions about the death of a 39-year-old woman four days after she received the second dose of Moderna’s COVID-19...
Patriots make a stunning $14 million quarterback decision
The Patriots and Cam Newton are going to give it one more shot. New England will re-sign the veteran quarterback to a one-year deal, the Boston Globe reported Friday morning....
This state is the first to ban transgender athletes from women's sports in 2021
JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves signed a bill Thursday to ban transgender athletes from competing on girls or women’s sports teams. Mississippi is the first state this year to...
Amazon stops selling books that frame LGBTQ identities as illness
Amazon has decided to stop selling books that cast lesbian, gay and transgender identities as mental illnesses. The e-commerce titan revealed its decision in a letter to three Republican senators...
Manhattan DA done: Vance won't seek re-election
Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance will not seek re-election to a fourth term, he announced Friday morning. “Representing the People of New York during this pivotal era for our city...
COVID-19 piñata beaten by vaccinated seniors
A coronavirus-themed piñata took a bashing at this senior residence in Virginia Beach. Watch the festive video, filmed at Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay, after nearly all of the elderly residents...
California father receives 212-year sentence for killing autistic sons in insurance scheme
A California father was sentenced to more than 200 years in prison for the attempted murder of his wife and killing of his two autistic sons by driving their family...
Kentucky Senate passes bill criminalizing protesters who 'insult' police
Kentucky’s state Senate passed a bill on Thursday that would make it a crime to "taunt" a police officer. The bill’s sponsor, Republican state Sen. Danny Carroll, a retired cop,...
Former Giants starter released by Saints
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints have released starting cornerback Janoris Jenkins in yet another roster moved aimed at helping the club get below this season's $182.5 million NFL...
New Jersey VA pharmacy tech charged with stealing $8.2 million in HIV meds
A former pharmacy technician at a New Jersey VA medical center is charged with stealing over $8 million worth of HIV medication from the workplace, federal prosecutors said. Lisa Hoffman,...
NFL veteran RB agrees to deal with Texans
HOUSTON — Running back Mark Ingram has agreed to a one-year contract with the Houston Texans, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke to...
New York City native puts on show in Yankees' spring win
Observations from the Yankees’ spring training game Thursday. Good start Aaron Hicks hit a leadoff homer, sending one out to the opposite field and then added a double for his...
Nets' Big 3 also have made an impact in this area
The Big Three’s impact in Brooklyn isn’t just being felt on the hardwood, but in the boardroom and on the bottom line. After struggling for years in the merchandising department,...
Bloody night in NYC leaves two men dead, two more wounded
Two men were killed and four others wounded in a spate of violence across the Big Apple on Thursday night, police and sources said. The carnage started in Bedford-Stuyvesant when...
NJ man allegedly tried to shoot PA cop in the head
A New Jersey man allegedly pointed a stolen gun at a police officer's head in Pennsylvania, and then unsuccessfully pulled the trigger. The police officer encountered Reynaldo Figueroa-Ardon in Whitemarsh...
Knicks are lost at point guard
Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau wasn’t sure if point guard Derrick Rose would join the Knicks in Oklahoma City for Saturday’s game. If he does, it would be a big boon....
Mets star bashes another homer in roaring spring
Observations from Mets spring training on Thursday. Pistol Pete Pete Alonso homered in the sixth inning for the only run in the Mets’ 1-0 victory over the Astros in West...
Rangers coach recalls the day sports stopped
One year ago to the day of Thursday’s 4-0 defeat to the Bruins in Boston, the Rangers were in Denver playing and losing an overtime match to the Avalanche in...
Netflix password-sharing crackdown underway with new test and warning
Netflix is looking to crack down on password sharing with a new test. First discovered by GammaWire, some users have encountered an inquiry when they log on asking for verification that...
1 in 5 Americans say they lost a loved one to COVID-19, poll finds
About 1 in 5 Americans say they lost a loved one to COVID-19, according to a new poll, as Thursday marked the one-year anniversary of the pandemic. The poll from...