January 20, 2020
How Derek Jeter overcame Jorge Posada's first impression
Jorge Posada was in his first full season as a pro baseball player, transitioning from infielder to catcher while at Single-A Greensboro in 1992. Naturally, he had heard about one...
NBA breaks Knicks' holiday tradition with MLK Day snub
A holiday Garden tradition got smashed Monday when the NBA made the Knicks play their first-ever game on Martin Luther King Jr. Day outside New York City. Two years ago,...
Dad accidentally shoots himself, son while play wrestling, police say
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A 4-year-old Indiana boy was in critical condition Monday after a gun his father had concealed in his clothing discharged while the two were wrestling, police said....
Why Nets cautiously scratched Kyrie Irving: 'There were some issues'
Kyrie Irving was a late scratch Monday with a tight hamstring, sidelined along with Kevin Durant and DeAndre Jordan as the Nets dropped a fourth straight. When the trio decided...
Kaapo Kakko taking perfect break from Rangers’ grind
Just about all of the Rangers will head to much warmer climes when the club’s bye period begins following Tuesday’s Garden showdown/throwdown against the Islanders in a match of some...
Knicks, Lakers cancel practices to attend David Stern memorial
CLEVELAND — The Knicks will pay their respects instead of practicing. The Knicks and Lakers cancelled their practices so they can attend David Stern’s private memorial service at Radio City...
Scout wouldn't let George Steinbrenner derail Derek Jeter's Hall of Fame path
It didn’t take Dick Groch long to see Derek Jeter wasn’t an average high school prospect when he first saw him at an All-Star camp in Michigan before Jeter’s junior...
Down Town Association looking to add floors to landmark HQ to make room for hotel
A blueblood Wall Street-area social club wants to raise the roof of its century-old, landmark headquarters at 60 Pine St. It would put the storied organization on firmer financial footing...
Man accused of fatally shooting his mom in the face in Brooklyn
A 43-year-old man killed his mom with a gunshot to the face in a Brooklyn housing project Monday night, police said. The suspect, Jason Argentina, is accused of shooting 63-year-old...
NYC’s ‘Silver’ lining: Larry Silverstein dishes on tech, WeWork
The technology boom in New York City is alive and well. And it may soon get even better. And more tech jobs will keep coming here because West Coast companies...
Jets' offensive line overhaul may start with Senior Bowl
MOBILE, Ala. — Before heading to Miami for Super Bowl 2020, the NFL world will invade this coastal city for a few days to dissect draft prospects at the Senior...
MLB superstar livid with team as massive trade could be next
Colorado Rockies superstar infielder Nolan Arenado took a heavy swing at his own team Monday, which could force a blockbuster trade just ahead of spring training. “There’s a lot of...
Amanda Knox puts on old prison uniform as she preps for wedding
She's got her something old. Amanda Knox pulled on her decade-old Italian prison uniform while prepping for her upcoming wedding. The 32-year-old former tabloid sensation on Sunday posted a photo...
Shaving startup Harry’s tries to soothe worries about razor deal
The $1.4 billion acquisition of shaving startup Harry’s by Schick owner Edgewell Personal Care may be on a razor’s edge, The Post has learned. Lawyers with the Federal Trade Commission...
The Post goes 'inside' Angelina Jolie's head to get her 'thoughts' on Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston
After photos of Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston at the SAG Awards went viral, The Post reached out to famed actress and third point in the love triangle, Angelina Jolie,...
Pilot with 'anger issues' busted for racist graffiti in airport bathroom
A commercial airline pilot dealing with "anger issues" was arrested in Florida for allegedly scrawling racist graffiti in an airport bathroom. James Ellis Dees, who was fired by Endeavor Air...
Hero dad strangles coyote after it attacks his toddler
A hero New Hampshire father suffocated a coyote with his bare hands after the beast attacked his child Monday, police said. Ian O'Reilly was walking with his wife and three...
Mets' fear of billionaire owner is drastically affecting manager search
The shadow of an ownership change looms over the Mets’ managerial search, as team executives try to deduce the best way to please the prospective new boss. Only days after...
Tom Coughlin disciple could fill Giants' coaching vacancy
MOBILE, Ala. — The Giants could be looking in a familiar direction to fill their opening for an offensive line coach. Dave DeGuglielmo, who won a Super Bowl as an...
AOC blasts Democratic Party: We have no 'left party' in the US
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) stated Monday that the Democratic Party is a "center or center-conservative" party and that there currently isn't a "left" party in the United States. Speaking at...
Anyone in the way of NYCHA 'privatization' dooms public housing to collapse
New York City Housing Authority chief Greg Russ is looking to accelerate “privatization.” Good: It’s the only real hope of saving many homes before projects literally start falling down. The...
The con job behind rising high school graduation rates
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza crowed about the city’s “record high” high-school graduation rates last week, skipping over as usual the fact that it’s the result...
Mitch McConnell releases impeachment timeline
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell released a timeline that would give both House managers and President Trump's legal team 24 hours for opening arguments in the Senate impeachment trial. The...
In Senate impeachment trial, will Chuck Schumer dare live by his own words?
As the Senate begins the impeachment trial of President Trump, it faces the challenge not just of weighing the charges, but of trying to rescue the entire process from the...
Camera fines for 14th Street bus-lane blockers set to begin
Bus-lane blockers, beware -- automated cameras along the 14th Street busway will start doling out fines Tuesday. Drivers who illegally park, load or idle in 14th Street's two-and-a-half miles of...
The real 'tale of two New Yorks': Downstate policies killing upstate economy
The Empire State’s economic performance since the end of the Great Recession hasn’t been especially outstanding, roughly equaling the US averages for growth in private employment and gross domestic product....
LeBron James watches fan get ejected for throwing object at son
While Bronny James’ famous father had chants of “MVP!” thrown his way on the road recently, LeBron James was there to watch a fan throw what looked like a piece...
Inside The Post's 13 ballots for the Baseball Hall of Fame
Last year, former Yankees closer Mariano Rivera became the first player in history to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame unanimously. On Tuesday, his "Core of Four" teammate...
Sadly, anti-vax quacks win one in New Jersey
The recent failure of New Jersey lawmakers to pass a measure that would have ended all non-medical exemptions from mandatory immunizations at schools was a victory for anti-vaccination cranks —...
These are the laziest states in America
How lazy is your state? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this month released its findings from a recent study on physical inactivity levels across the U.S. The...
Knicks' destruction has oddities, trade deadline intrigue
CLEVELAND — Interim coach Mike Miller’s defense is back. Or the Cavaliers are just too horrible for words. Amid a 1-8 stretch, the Knicks got strong production from their forward...
Teachers at troubled Queens school no fans of embattled principal
The principal of a troubled Queens middle school — where a wild cafeteria brawl was recently caught on video — is flunking with his own staff. Just 25 percent of...
Left and right, arrogant elites just ignorant of what other half thinks
From Washington to London, Paris to Berlin, liberal elites are sounding the alarm. Populist movements and leaders like President Trump and Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson, they warn, are out...
Baseball needs Derek Jeter to escape this cheating hell
Whenever players, scouts, coaches, managers or executives discuss Derek Jeter, they always circle back to this comment. “Derek Jeter played the game right.’’ Those words can be appreciated now more...
49ers' bond makes them team of potential Super Bowl heroes
Chemistry is a fickle thing in team sports. Some teams have it. Some don’t. The 49ers have it, and it’s a significant reason they’ll be playing for the Lombardi Trophy...
Subways were actually far more on time in 2019, data shows
Subway trains were on time far more often in 2019 than the year before, according to newly released MTA stats. Weekday on-time performance -- the percentage of trains arriving within...
Brooklyn Dems are $226K in debt — including $50K owed to outgoing boss
Frank Seddio is stepping down from his role as the Brooklyn Democratic Party boss — but he’s still weighing down the cash-strapped group’s balance sheet. The embattled political machine owes...
The Patrick Mahomes thrill ride is unmatched right now
There are two undeniable lures to sports. The first one, the best one, is the feeling of sheer bliss (and also the corresponding sense of grief) attached to the teams...
What to expect during Trump's impeachment trial
Here's what to expect when President Trump's historic impeachment trial begins in DC on Tuesday. At 1 p.m., the US Senate will convene as a court of impeachment, and Senate...
Nets blow it again after new Kyrie Irving dilemma surfaces
Monday’s rematch with the Sixers went the same way the previous meeting between the teams had five days earlier in Philadelphia. And it wasn’t pretty. After a solid three quarters,...
Rockets hit near US Embassy in Baghdad
Three rockets fell near the US Embassy in Baghdad on Tuesday, local time, according to reports. The Katyusha rockets hit inside the Iraqi capital's Green Zone, which houses government buildings...
Super Bowl ticket prices are out of control
Based on the early returns, Super Bowl 2020 is going to be one hot ticket. The average ticket sold since the 49ers-Chiefs showdown was set for Miami on Feb. 2...
Emmanuel Macron extends digital tax talks after phone call with Trump
French President Emmanuel Macron says he will extend negotiations over a new digital tax after speaking with President Trump. Macron’s decision averts a trade war with the US after Trump...
Yoenis Cespedes drops video that will make Mets fans go crazy
Yoenis Cespedes is running, and there is no wild boar in sight. The oft-injured Mets outfielder tweeted a video Monday showing him running, taking batting practice and catching fly balls at...
NJ man with head injury missing after wandering out of hospital
The family of a 39-year-old man with a head injury who wandered out of a New Jersey hospital on a near-freezing day nearly two weeks ago is pleading for help....
Bronx dad cleared of kidnapping accusation
A Bronx dad is in the clear Monday after being accused of kidnapping his 1-year-old daughter over the weekend, cops said. "There's no custody agreement ... so, he had every...
De Blasio slams Trump, Middle East tensions at MLK Day events
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday used his MLK Day pulpit to rail against the Trump administration and increasing tensions in the Middle East. Speaking at the Brooklyn Academy of...
Bloomberg says impeachment is 'not good,' but would vote to convict Trump
Former New York City mayor and 2020 presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg said Monday he would vote to convict President Donald Trump if he were in the Senate, but added that...
Lawyer claims judge called his clients 'pig-headed Greeks'
They're calling it a big fat Greek injustice. A lawyer has asked for a judge's recusal after the jurist allegedly called his clients "pig-headed Greeks" during settlement talks, according to...
Firefighters battle 5-alarm blaze on Staten Island
Firefighters battled a five-alarm blaze on Staten Island in blustery conditions Monday afternoon. Nearly 200 of New York's Bravest doused the conflagration, which started on in a three-story home on...
Two challenging options for fixing WrestleMania
WWE has a WrestleMania problem. There's more than one way to fix it, but sacrifices will have to be made. For the past few years WWE's signature pay-per-view has drawn...
Giuliani pal Lev Parnas asks William Barr to recuse himself from his case
Rudy Giuliani pal Lev Parnas wants Attorney General William Barr off his case, according to newly filed court documents. "Federal ethics guidelines bar federal employees from participating in matters in...
Libyan oil fields remain shut, testing peace summit
BENGHAZI, Libya — Libya’s major oil fields and production facilities remained closed on Monday, its national oil company said, in a sign that the country’s east-based forces are not backing...
House Dems file response to Trump's impeachment defense
House Democrats on Monday filed a scathing response to President Trump’s defense memorandum, rejecting his assertion that he had done nothing wrong and that the articles of impeachment passed against...
Gigantic sea wall could defend New York from future storms, US Army study claims
If New York built a massive, multibillion dollar sea wall in the ocean, could it safeguard 8.6 million people from storm surges similar to Hurricane Sandy in 2012? A 6-mile-long...
Brooklyn borough president tells new New Yorkers to 'go back to Iowa'
He has a dream — of leading a New York City that is home to far fewer Midwesterners. Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams — the leading fundraiser in the 2021...
Alex Trebek: It's not up to me who hosts 'Jeopardy!' after I'm gone
Even Alex has no clue who his "Jeopardy!" successor will be.
New York man wows at Virginia gun rally with 5-foot sniper rifle
A New Yorker toting a massive, military-grade sniper rifle may have been the biggest star of Monday's pro-gun rally in Richmond, Va. The enthusiast — identified by the Washington Post...
Victim in Brooklyn fire identified as philanthropist
A Brooklyn do-gooder known as “the Santa Claus of the block” was found dead with several “puncture wounds” in his burning Brooklyn brownstone on Monday, authorities said. Firefighters discovered a...
Man named Sexy Vegan pleads no contest to sexually assaulting his dog
A California man named Sexy Vegan entered a no-contest plea in a case where he was accused of sexually assaulting his dog and posting a video of the abuse on...
Remains found in Joshua Tree National Park identified as missing Canadian man
Human remains uncovered in California's Joshua Tree National Park have been identified as a Canadian man who vanished more than a year ago, according to reports. The skeletal remains were...
This Rutgers moment was 41 years in the making
The mecca of basketball might be Madison Square Garden, but the Garden State is the capital of the local college basketball landscape this year. For the first time ever, Seton...
Survivor recounts confused, chaotic cult rite that killed 7
SANTIAGO, Panama — A survivor of the cult ceremony that killed 7 people in a remote village in Panama says she was ordered to close her eyes, was beaten and...
Underdog Oklahoma is steady enough to hang with Baylor
On Saturday, for the first time since Thanksgiving, Baylor allowed more than 63 points in its game against Oklahoma State, but still got the win and cover. On Monday, the...
Mom blasts dad after 18-month-old son found on subway platform
A mom whose 18-month-old son was left stranded on a Bronx subway platform vowed Monday that she'll never let the tyke's father care for him again. "Hell no! Hell no!...
Was that Ariana Grande’s voice on Mac Miller's album? Producer believes so
Since Mac Miller’s posthumous album, “Circles,” came out Friday, many fans have been convinced they heard Ariana Grande’s voice on the track “I Can See.” The late rapper’s reps responded...
Alleged ISIS bride’s return causes Norway’s ruling coalition to collapse
Norway’s ruling coalition disintegrated on Monday when a right-wing party pulled out over a decision to allow an alleged ISIS bride back into the country. Siv Jensen, Norway’s finance minister...
Too many twins create chaos at Sri Lanka's world record attempt
Sri Lanka may have to redouble its efforts to set a world record for the largest gathering of twins — after too many showed up to an attempt at the...
Queens rapist threatened to kill woman unless she did what he wanted
A maniac who raped a woman in a Queens alley threatened to kill the woman if she didn't comply, police sources said Monday. “If you scream, I’m going to snap...
Crickets at Times endorsement and other commentary
Conservative: Crickets at Times Endorsement “In a break with tradition,” as the editorial board portentously announced, The New York Times endorsed not one, but two female candidates for the presidency:...
Hawks forward's NBA career might be over after scary accident
Chandler Parsons’ NBA career may be over. A law firm representing the Hawks forward raised the realistic possibility he’s done playing after suffering severe injuries in a car accident involving...
Dad charged after tackling son's opponent at HS wrestling match
Next, he'll grapple with the legal system. A North Carolina dad was arrested for tackling his son's opponent during a high school wrestling match, authorities said. Barry Lee Jones, 54,...
David Lynch interrogates a monkey in surprise Netflix film, 'What Did Jack Do?'
It's pure monkey business.
'White Only' signs stir outrage at Colorado antique shop
A shopper at a Colorado antique shop said something clearly didn’t belong -- a set of “White Only” and other discriminatory signs, according to reports. Nicola Shanks, a stay-at-home mom...
Cuomo taps celebrities to help spread awareness about Census
A star-studded line-up — including Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lucy Liu and Martin Luther King III — will spearhead the state’s 2020 Census efforts to make sure no New Yorker is left...
Man arrested in Peru airport with 20 live birds in suitcase
A Belgian man was arrested Monday at an airport in Peru with 20 live birds crammed inside tiny boxes he hid in his suitcase, investigators said. Hugo Conings, 54, was...
'Price Is Right' Music Week will feature Haim, Diplo and more
What do some of music's biggest stars know about the price of Bayer aspirin? Fans of "The Price Is Right" may find out during the show's Music Week special, featuring...
Kyrie Irving is already injured again
Kyrie Irving was a late scratch from the Nets’ Martin Luther King Day matinee against Philadelphia. After not appearing on Brooklyn’s initial injury report, he was downgraded to questionable less...
Erin Andrews and Richard Sherman hug it out 6 years after bizarre interview
Erin Andrews and Richard Sherman embraced the past Sunday while celebrating the present moment. Following the 49ers' NFC Championship Game victory over the Packers, Andrews and Sherman hugged it out...
Human-to-human transmission confirmed in China coronavirus
China on Monday reported a spike in cases of the new SARS-like virus spreading across the country and beyond — as officials confirmed that it can be transmitted between humans,...
Two colliding cars skid just inches away from terrified pedestrians
If this happened to you, could you react in time? Watch the heart-pounding moment two cars crash into each other and come barreling toward pedestrians on the sidewalk in Tula,...
Jets podcast: Examining Super Bowl LIV
Super Bowl 2020 in Miami is set. It's a brand new episode of "Gang's All Here" podcast with Brian Costello. Coz opens the show addressing a few Jets items, including...
Climate activists dress as koalas for three-day hike to Davos
LANDQUART, Switzerland - Climate activists set off on a three-day hike from Landquart in eastern Switzerland to the ski resort of Davos on Sunday to draw attention to global warming...
'PigeonBot' unveiled and can bend its wings like a real bird
Could pigeons be the model for a new generation of flying robots? That's what the researchers who built PigeonBot, a robotic pigeon with actual feathered wings, seem to be betting....
Video sends Marcus Stroman into rage over Carlos Beltran's cheating Astros
Add Marcus Stroman to the growing list of players speaking out about the Astros’ sign-stealing. And, in an ironic twist, the man who was set to manage the Mets right-hander...
Squirrels that are right or left-handed are slower at learning new tasks
Squirrels follow humans in being left and right-handed, scientists have discovered. But although some favor one side of the body over the other, it is not to make their brains...
UK woman finally finds mystery couple from viral proposal photo
They finally said yes. After a UK photographer's snapshot of a hilltop proposal went viral, she has now found the mystery couple. Charlene-louise Johnstone was on a family hike at...
Abducted Bronx baby returned in cloak-and-dagger hand-off
The 1-year-old girl allegedly snatched by her own father was returned safely by a mystery man who showed up at the mother's house early Monday, according to police and sources....
Burglar steals $15K from store after smashing window with cobblestone
A crook used a cobblestone to smash a window at a high-end Italian fashion shop in the West Village — and looted $15,000 worth of merchandise, an NYPD spokesman said....
Jimmy Garoppolo's relationship life is not all porn stars and models
Jimmy Garoppolo might have added a famous porn star to his little black book, but those within the quarterback's inner circle claim his relationship status isn't always what it seems....
Suspected 'Pillowcase Rapist' who terrorized women in the 1980s arrested
A Florida man suspected to be the notorious "Pillowcase Rapist" who terrorized dozens of women in the early 1980s has been busted, according to a report. Robert Eugene Koehler, a...
The unheralded players who should be on Giants' radar at Senior Bowl
MOBILE, Ala. — As Joe Judge begins the arduous task of finding players to improve a Giants roster lacking in so many areas, he can look back on a young...
Sanders and Warren put feud aside, shake hands for MLK Day
The enemy of my enemy ... US Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren found common ground in South Carolina — the need to narrow the lead of presidential rival Joe...
Puerto Rico protesters call for governor to resign after mob finds relief supplies
Protesters in Puerto Rico called for Gov. Wanda Vazquez to resign Monday — blaming her for squandered emergency supplies found locked up in a warehouse over the weekend. Dozens in...
Shelter dog with 'weird' eyes adopted after story goes viral
All eyes were on this shelter dog. A Siberian husky named Jubilee whose breeder dumped her at a New Jersey shelter because of her “weird” eyelid deformity now has a...
Post columnist reveals his Baseball Hall of Fame ballot
Clearly, the Baseball Hall of Fame has another crisis on its hands. How will history render judgment on these guys who stole signs with the help of illegal, electronic means?...
James Dean revival spurs debate on raising the digital dead
LOS ANGELES — The men bringing James Dean back to life for a forthcoming film are aiming not just to give his digital likeness a role, but a whole new...
Meet the vigilante poet exposing pervs in Washington Square Park
Washington Square Park has a sleaze problem. Women just trying to enjoy some fresh air at the West Village park are being increasingly bombarded by pickup artists. The problem's gotten...
Pipe explosion at Russian hotel leaves at least 5 dead
Five people were killed and six others hurt when a heating pipe burst in a small Russian hotel Monday, local authorities said. All of the victims -- including a child...
Trump lawyers seek quick acquittal, call impeachment 'illegitimate from the start'
The White House on Monday released a trial memorandum outlining President Trump’s defense strategy a day before his impeachment trial resumes in the Senate. Trump’s legal team argues that the...
5 inspiring ways to eat your veggies this winter
Oh, the irony: Just as so many of us have resolved to eat more vegetables, the produce selection at grocery stores and farmers markets shrinks up. But if you're already...
Hiker, dog caught in animal trap on popular South Dakota trail
A hiker and her dog got caught in an animal trap on a popular trail in South Dakota, according to a report. Dede Ferrar and her pooch, Tiger, were finishing...
'Weak as f--k:' Conor McGregor's enemy not impressed with UFC 246 win
Conor McGregor’s first UFC victory in over three years, a dominant win over Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone in less than a minute, seemed to indicate he’s back. One of his rivals...
Coco Gauff's 'mission' is to become the GOAT
Coco Gauff made herself a household name by shocking Venus Williams in the first round of last year's Wimbledon. After her Monday victory over Williams in a rematch during the...
One dead, one injured in Upper Manhattan shooting
One person was killed and another injured in a shooting inside an Upper Manhattan lounge, cops said Monday. Cops responding to a 911 call for an assault at Floridita restaurant...
EU sets up $998 million budget for humanitarian aid
BRUSSELS — The European Union has set up a $998 million budget to help countries hit by humanitarian crises, with Africa getting the largest share of the money. The EU...
How the weirdos of 'Letterkenny' became Hulu's sleeper hit
Forget broad sitcoms -- between “Schitt’s Creek” and “Succession” it’s never been a better time for comedies that hone in on niche settings. So it’s no wonder that “Letterkenny” has...
Australia under siege by golf ball-size hail
Australia is now being hit by fire and ice. Wild weather swept through a swath of the wildfire-battered country in recent days -- with golf ball-size hail pelting several cities....
Studio Ghibli animated films coming to Netflix — but not in US or Japan
The iconic animated features of Japan’s Studio Ghibli will be available on Netflix from February. The move is a further change of position for the studio which has repeatedly resisted...
Trump rips impeachment foes days before trial begins
Ahead of Tuesday's opening arguments in his Senate impeachment trial, President Trump tweeted that the House of Representatives was remiss in not seeking the testimony of his ex-national security adviser....
Trump on Virginia gun rally: Dems trying to take away guns is just the beginning
President Donald Trump claimed in a tweet Monday that Democrats in Virginia are a threat to gun owners' rights -- as thousands of pro-gun activists arrived in Richmond to rally...
Ex-Jets star picked the wrong time to start a Richard Sherman Twitter war
Former Jets star Darrelle Revis incited a Twitter war on Sunday when the retired cornerback started chirping about Richard Sherman's performance during the NFC championship game between the 49ers and...
Iran's only female Olympic medalist moving to Germany
AMSTERDAM - Iran’s only female Olympic medalist Kimia Alizadeh, who has said she had left her homeland because she had had enough of being used as a propaganda tool, is...
Three men dead in trio of fatal fires across New York City
A trio of fires broke out across the city early Monday, leaving three dead -- including two under suspicious circumstances, cops said. Firefighters were responding to a blaze inside an...
Giants podcast: Breaking down Jason Garrett's offense
Super Bowl 2020 is now set. The Giants have a new offensive coordinator. There was lots to talk about on the latest episode of the "Blue Rush" podcast with Jimmy...
Amusement park forces pig to bungee jump, then sends it to slaughterhouse
"The pig's screams are heart-rending," wrote one critic.
Google CEO calls for regulation of artificial intelligence
LONDON — Google’s chief executive called Monday for a balanced approach to regulating artificial intelligence, telling a European audience that the technology brings benefits but also “negative consequences.” Sundar Pichai’s...
Ruby Rose’s ‘Batwoman’ comes out as gay on CW show
Ruby Rose’s Batwoman just told Gotham City the truth about her sexual orientation. Sunday night’s episode of the CW superhero series "Batwoman" planted a rainbow flag for the representation cause as...
New Jersey cop fatally shoots himself after wrecking car
An off-duty New Jersey police officer fatally shot himself in the head after crashing his SUV into two parked vehicles -- and as first responders were preparing to free him...
Aviation exec thinks people will forget about Boeing crashes if they lose MAX name
The chairman of a large aircraft leasing firm wants Boeing to ditch the MAX moniker for its long-grounded fleet of planes. Steven Udvar-Hazy is the chairman of Air Lease, which...
Rosario Dawson wades into the murky world of noir series 'Briarpatch'
The explosive opening of USA's "Briarpatch" promises that this new series, starring Rosario Dawson as a crusading investigator uncovering hometown corruption, will continue to offer bang for its buck. That...
Unhealthy levels of smog choke Thai capital for over a week
BANGKOK — Unhealthy levels of smog have choked Bangkok for more than a week, as the Thai capital’s residents fume over the ineffectiveness of government measures to combat the problem....
Bloomberg says life would have turned out different 'if I had been black'
Mike Bloomberg spent the day before Martin Luther King Jr. Day speaking about how race played a role in his own success as a businessman, saying that his life "would...
Red Sox interested in Mets coach as both teams search for manager
The Mets already are looking for a new manager. They could need a new bench coach, too. The Red Sox, who fired Alex Cora last week after his role in...
'Murder tunnel' discovered in basement will give you chills
As if basements weren't creepy enough, this Indiana man found a hidden tunnel inside his cellar. Take a tour of the mysterious passage, which new homeowner Chase Cresgy dubbed a...
ISS astronauts tackle battery improvements on spacewalk
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A pair of spacewalking astronauts tackled one last round of battery improvements outside the International Space Station on Monday. NASA’s Jessica Meir and Christina Koch floated...
Trunks unpacked: Elephant makes himself at home in Sri Lankan hotel
This hotel guest in Sri Lanka carries a lot of weight. The wild elephant – named Natta Kota, meaning Short Tail – is a regular at the plush Jetwing Yala...
Majority of those in global survey view capitalism as doing 'more harm than good'
A majority of people around the world believe that capitalism is a negative force, according to a new study. Researchers contacted 34,000 individuals in 28 countries, including the US, France,...
900-pound man in Pakistan is looking for a 'heavyweight wife'
The weightlifter gorges on 10,000 calories a day
5 ways to take a turtleneck from basic to bombshell
Turtleneck season is in full swing, but you don't have to resign yourself to looking like a tech exec if you want to rock the style. Instead, trade the boring...
Paul Rudd is the Chiefs' superfan for long-awaited Super Bowl
Few people are as excited about the Kansas City Chiefs' run to Super Bowl 2020 as Paul Rudd. He is the celebrity superfan for the Chiefs as they head to...
Teacher ordered to remove Trump-protest license plate
A Texas teacher has been ordered to remove the "JAIL 45" license plate from his car amid threatening messages about his protest against President Trump, according to reports. History teacher...
Malaysia sends back trash to US, says won’t be world’s waste bin
PENANG, Malaysia — Malaysia has sent back 150 containers of plastic waste to 13 mainly rich countries since the third quarter last year, with the environment minister warning on Monday...
Here’s how you can perfect your golf game at home in the dead of winter
‘Tis the dead of winter and golfers all across the country are miserably enduring the worst part of the year: the offseason. Though the holidays have come and gone, there’s...
Danica Patrick gushes over Aaron Rodgers in emotional Packers farewell
Danica Patrick has a few words for the Green Bay Packers: Thanks for the memories.
Thousands gathering in Virginia to rally against gun control proposal
Thousands of gun activists from across the country descended on Virginia's capital, Richmond, on Monday to protest proposed gun control legislation by the Democratic governor and legislature that they contend...
Why under is a smarter play when wagering MLB win totals
Sportsbooks are offering futures and regular-season win totals earlier than ever. They benefit from publicity, and tourists backing their favorite teams when visiting for special events. If you’re tempted to...
Phoebe Waller-Bridge's makeup artist 'drew on' fake abs for SAG Awards
These abs weren't made in the kitchen.
NJ couple nabbed for golf club attack during road rage brawl
A New Jersey couple has been busted for attacking a motorist with a golf club during a wild road rage brawl over the weekend. Mariusz Czerwinski, 44, was driving a...
French tennis player scolded for asking ball girl to peel banana at Australian Open
A 21-year-old French tennis player was slammed in the qualifying rounds of the Australian Open after asking a ball girl to peel his banana. Elliot Benchetrit was halfway through his...
NASA astronaut shares images of Australian wildfires from ISS
A NASA astronaut posted heartbreaking photographs of the smoke that has blanketed Australia as wildfires continue to ravage the continent. "Australia. Our hearts and thoughts are with you," wrote NASA...
British tourist feared to be victim of deadly new Chinese coronavirus
A British tourist is feared to have contracted the mysterious coronavirus that's sweeping Asia after he was hospitalized on a trip to Thailand, according to a report. Ash Shorley, 32,...
Stanford University student found dead in on-campus frat house
A Stanford University student was found dead in an on-campus fraternity house -- though foul play does not appear to be a factor, according to new reports. The Santa Clara...
New Yorkers have dismal view of race relations: poll
ALBANY — New Yorkers think race relations in the Empire State are going down the tubes, a new poll has found. Just 33 percent of voters surveyed in a new...
George Kittle celebrated Super Bowl with topless Jimmy Garoppolo
George Kittle showed just how much he appreciates his quarterback after the 49ers' 37-20 trouncing of the Packers that sent the team to Super Bowl 2020. The star tight end...
Trump's approval rating holds steady ahead of impeachment trial
President Trump's job approval numbers are holding steady as his impeachment trial in the Senate is about to get underway, according to a new poll released on Monday. Forty-four percent...
Patrick Mahomes' girlfriend caps off wild celebrations with a kiss
"YOU DID IT BABE," Matthews posted on Instagram.
These cat portraits are so lifelike, you'll want to pet them
This is something to "purr" about. These incredibly realistic cat drawings, which can take up to 40 hours of work to finish, are shocking social media. Haruki Kudo — the...
73-year-old man blinded after vicious sucker punch in Crown Heights
A 73-year-old man was blinded in one eye by a sucker punch in Brooklyn, cops and sources said Monday. The victim, Gayman Hillaire, was walking near Kingston Avenue and Saint...
Number of billionaires has doubled in last decade
The number of billionaires has doubled in the past decade and the world’s wealthiest 2,153 people controlled more money than the poorest 4.6 billion combined last year, the charity Oxfam...
Man's body found bound and burned in Queens house fire
A man’s scorched body was found with his hands tied behind his back after firefighters put out a blaze that erupted inside an under-construction Queens home early Monday, police and...
China reports sharp rise in SARS-like virus cases as holiday travel begins
China on Monday reported a sharp spike in the number of people infected with a new SARS-like virus -- as millions begin traveling for the Lunar New Year, fueling fears...
6-year-old golf whiz shows off amazing trick shots
Leo Boniface is only 6, but his golf trick shots are a perfect 10. Watch the lil' putter, from Surrey, England, perform several mind-boggling shots, including hitting a ball off...
Nets' Garrett Temple is making his biggest impact off the court
It’s fitting Garrett Temple will make his return on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. For Temple — a natural leader the Nets call “The President” — King doesn’t represent just...
Shooter kills 1 outside Kansas City bar before being gunned down by security
A gunman opened fire on a line of people waiting to get into a Kansas City bar, killing one before he was gunned down by a security guard -- a...
Brother of former Rep. Katie Hill found dead in Los Angeles
The younger brother of former Democratic Rep. Katie Hill has been found dead in his Southern California home. Hill — who resigned from Congress last year — remembered her brother...
'Love story': After 65 years together, couple die holding hands on same day
An elderly couple who had been together for nearly 65 years died on the same day earlier this month while living together in a nursing home. The couple, Jack and...
Coco Gauff beats Venus Williams again in Grand Slam opener
MELBOURNE, Australia — Everyone had the same question when the Australian Open draw was revealed: What were the odds that Coco Gauff and Venus Williams would face each other again...
Mike Miller's theory about Frank Ntilikina's Knicks setback
For all of the promising games Frank Ntilikina has turned in this season, Saturday’s loss to the 76ers was one of his more pedestrian. The Knicks point guard finished with...
The little-known, sad side of Derek Jeter's Yankee Stadium farewell
Derek Jeter’s dramatic Yankee Stadium farewell, you might remember, didn’t go down as his last appearance in a major league uniform. Two more brief appearances at Fenway Park followed before...
Brendan Lemieux's Rangers promotion didn't take long
Brendan Lemieux couldn’t talk his way into the lineup for Thursday’s game against the Islanders. But once he did get back in, making his return from a nine-game absence with...
49ers QB heartbroken over dead brother amid Super Bowl frenzy
There was a party raging in the locker room on the night the 49ers punched their ticket to Super Bowl 2020 with their 37-20 destruction of the Packers, and it...
Two more bodies found on Tijuana property where California couple found dead
Two more bodies turned up at a house in Tijuana, Mexico, where a missing California landlord and his wife were found buried, allegedly killed by their son-in-law, according to investigators....
Raheem Mostert became 49ers hero after nearly quitting football
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The biggest games can make heroes out of ordinary men. They can make legends out of career journeymen and wide-eyed free-agent dreamers who wouldn’t take no...
Rookie giving Nets glimpse of future in DeAndre Jordan's absence
With DeAndre Jordan sidelined, Nic Claxton showed that backup center spot is in good hands until the veteran returns. With a strong game Saturday against NBA-leading Milwaukee, the rookie gave...
Rangers' damning inconsistency won't change forward's trade standing
If this is about learning experiences, then Sunday was sure one of them for the young Rangers, who flushed one point and the opportunity to grab a second by allowing...
The New York Times can't decide which Democrat should be president
The New York Times endorsed not one, but two candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination on Sunday. The paper's editorial board gave their blessings to progressive candidate Elizabeth Warren and...