February 7, 2020
Trashing America as racist won't help Democrats beat Trump
The Democrats are lucky the February debate in New Hampshire took place on a Friday night, when relatively few were watching — because if they wanted to deliver the message...
'The Boys of Summer' author dead at 92
Roger Kahn, the accomplished author known best for his tale, “The Boys of Summer,” died Thursday night at the age of 92. His son, Gordon, told the Associated Press that...
The winners and losers of Friday's Democratic debate
The Democratic Party's two youngest frontrunners — Pete Buttigieg and Sen. Amy Klobuchar — fared the best during Friday night's nearly three-hour forum, as their competition struggled to find decisive...
Former Mets catcher gets job on coaching staff
The final piece to the Mets’ coaching staff was added Friday, with Brian Schneider named to the quality control position. Schneider, a former catcher who played for the Mets in...
A.J. Hinch opens up on sign-stealing scandal — to a point
TAMPA — A.J. Hinch admitted the Astros were “wrong” for using an electronic sign-stealing scheme in 2017 during an interview with MLB Network that aired Friday. The former Houston manager...
'Dark arts' behind Astros' sign-stealing scandal revealed
A letter sent to former Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow from MLB commissioner Rob Manfred in January sheds even more light on the Houston sign-stealing scandal that rocked baseball. In...
Warren, Sanders bash Bloomberg for trying to 'buy' nomination during Dem debate
Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders harshly criticized billionaire presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg at the Democratic debate on Friday, accusing the former New York mayor of trying to buy his way...
Nets' big man: Rockets' small-ball attack won't be a trend
The Rockets are going small, but Nets big man DeAndre Jordan doesn’t see it as the next big thing in the NBA. Houston, while starting 6-foot-5 forward P.J. Tucker at...
Tribune shakeups: Daily News EIC to do double duty editing Morning Call
The editor-in-chief of the New York Daily News has been given his old job back — and he didn’t even ask for it. Robert York, who joined the Big Apple...
SeaWorld trainers will no longer ride dolphins at theme parks
SeaWorld performers will no longer stand and ride on their dolphins, a practice that has come under heavy criticism from PETA and other animal rights activists over the past year....
Bernie Sanders calls for nationwide end to cash bail at Democratic debate
Sen. Bernie Sanders called for an end to cash bail across the country at the Democratic debate on Friday night, saying there are hundreds of thousands of people locked up...
Teachers' union boss launches campaign against Cuomo Medicaid plan
Powerful teachers' union boss Mike Mulgrew summoned lawmakers to a closed-door strategy session Friday to fight Gov. Andrew Cuomo's budget plan, which would shift more of the growing costs of...
Eos CEO cheated co-founder out of 20% stake in company, suit claims
The head of Eos, the maker of a popular egg-shaped lip balm, is an “unscrupulous” executive with a pattern of cheating his business partners, a new lawsuit claims. Eos CEO...
Keri Russell admits she steals Matthew Rhys' clothes at NYFW
First Keri Russell ran off with Matthew Rhys' heart, and now she loots his wardrobe. “That’s our thing,” the actress told The Post at the Rag & Bone show during...
Rangers coach calls out big guns after frustrating loss
The scoreboard lied. The Rangers were nowhere close to playing the game it seems like they did with just a glance at the 3-2 final score. No, their loss to...
Steyer urges Democrats to focus on 'the economy, stupid'
Billionaire presidential candidate Tom Steyer interrupted a back-and-forth on the Democratic debate stage about health care Friday to urge his fellow candidates to focus their message on the economy. Steyer,...
Uber founder Travis Kalanick missing out on stock surge
Uber’s stock is surging — and founder Travis Kalanick has left $1.2 billion on the table. Shares spiked as much as 10% Friday after the ride-hailing giant said it will...
Chicago subway video captures man being attacked by 11 teens
CHICAGO -- The brutal beating of a 68-year-old man by 11 teens on a passenger train here Monday was captured in a disturbing, graphic video obtained by Fox News. The Chicago Police Department...
Klobuchar blasts Buttigieg during debate as candidates slam 'Medicare for All'
Sen. Amy Klobuchar attacked Pete Buttigieg for his previous pledge to support a Medicare for All plan — as she and other moderate presidential candidates attacked the policy promoted by...
Cruise ship passenger tweets food reviews during coronavirus quarantine
An American passenger on board the Diamond Princess -- a massive cruise ship quarantined off the coast of Japan because of the coronavirus -- has been tweeting food reviews with...
Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg lead Democratic field in New Hampshire poll
Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg are both riding high after the disastrous Iowa caucus -- leading the Democratic field in New Hampshire just days before the state's primary, according to...
Charles Dickens' unpublished letters and lost portrait to go on display
LONDON - A lost portrait of Charles Dickens and 25 of his unpublished letters will go on display for the first time after a major acquisition from a private collector....
New NYC photo exhibits that aren't your typical museum fare
Picture this: photography museums that are hotter than your average club. Then again, there's nothing average about Fotografiska and the International Center of Photography's latest venue. New York's newest showcase...
'It's Always Sunny's' Rob McElhenney dishes on 'Mythic Quest'
“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” creator and star Rob McElhenney initially said no when he was approached about making a show set in the video game industry. "We just weren't...
Andrew Cuomo's latest gambit to boost his fat-cat campaign donations
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pushing a new giveaway to construction unions that will also give him a chance to raise even more cash from developers. New York’s “prevailing wage” law...
'Young Sheldon' mom Zoe Perry talks about show's unique history
Zoe Perry, who plays loving mom Mary Cooper on "Young Sheldon," really does sound like a proud parent -- especially when gushing about watching her TV kids Georgie (Montana Jordan),...
How New York progressives just increased your wait at the airport
Once again, the little people get to pay for the policies of New York’s progressives — this time, at the airport. On Wednesday, the Department of Homeland Security announced that...
Nonprofit profiteering is one reason NYC's homeless crisis never ends
New York City spends billions in the name of fighting homelessness — all too often dropping the cash on shady nonprofits that provide lousy, sometimes dangerous, services. Last month, the...
Cody Simpson sports new haircut from girlfriend Miley Cyrus at NYFW
It's confirmed: Miley Cyrus can be trusted with scissors. After stripping down to her underwear, the thirsty singer gave boyfriend Cody Simpson a horny haircut on Super Bowl Sunday (and...
Democrats 2020 race is starting to look like a suicide pact
Are we watching a great political party commit suicide? For more than a year, Democratic candidates, up to 26 of them at one point, have been crisscrossing Iowa’s 99 counties,...
Trump ousts Gordon Sondland hours after firing Alexander Vindman
The Trump administration fired Gordon Sondland — who testified against the president in the House impeachment hearing — from his post as the ambassador to the European Union on Friday,...
The Iowa Democratic Party had one job — here's why it failed to do it
One of my favorite running jokes on the internet is, “You had one job.” It’s a staple of Twitter and YouTube, with images of signs reading, “Turn Left” with an...
Strong winds take down trees in Brooklyn
Fierce wind gusts of up to 60 mph took down trees across the city Friday, including in Brooklyn, where large branches and even some trunks fell on cars and caused...
How NYC's homeless 'charities' cash in — ruthlessly
It was a good hour into his State of the City speech Thursday before Mayor Bill de Blasio addressed homelessness — though he didn’t say much about it. “It’s what...
Laid-off employees vent about Subway in blunt Facebook posts
Subway laid off nearly a quarter of the workers at its Connecticut headquarters this week — and casualties are venting on Facebook about the bloodbath. “Well, like over 300 others...
De Blasio admits NYC crime jump is linked to bail reform
Guess he couldn’t find anything else to pin it on. Mayor Bill de Blasio linked a recent crime surge in the Big Apple to the state's controversial overhaul of bail...
Pete Buttigieg’s road to victory (for Bernie Sanders) and other commentary
2020 watch: Pete’s Road to Victory (for Bernie) “Sen. Bernie Sanders’ supporters should be thanking Pete Buttigieg right now,” snarks Slate’s Jordan Weissman, for “clearing Sanders’ path to the Democratic...
Michael Avenatti still not sure if he'll take the stand, lawyer says
Michael Avenatti is still weighing whether or not to take the stand in his own defense, his lawyer revealed Friday. The comments came as testimony wound down for the week...
Market Line offers tasty Lower East Side eats under Essex Market
The Lower East Side is known for its vibrant street culture and trendy eateries, but the neighborhood’s latest bites are located below street level. The Market Line, a bazaar-style marketplace...
Manhattan real estate mogul cleared of charges that he split ex's lip
A millionaire Manhattan real estate developer has been cleared on charges that he assaulted his ex-girlfriend -- who he accuses of being a violent gold digger and the real aggressor...
This is what it's like to be on a coronavirus-quarantined cruise ship
A British passenger aboard the coronavirus-quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship off the coast of Japan has been providing updates on conditions on the boat through social media. “Things are happening....
Baylor bans 14 baseball players over 2019 hazing incident
WACO, Texas — Baylor issued two-game suspensions to 14 baseball players Friday over an unspecified hazing incident that occurred last February. The school said the number of suspensions required them...
Greek royals snag Southampton mansion
A pair of royals are turning a Southampton mansion into a palace of sorts. Marie-Chantal Miller, the British-born Crown Princess of Greece — where the monarchy was abolished in the...
Players' union irate over delays holding up Mookie Betts trade
While the players wait in the four-team blockbuster trades that sent Mookie Betts to the Dodgers, the players union is calling out MLB, demanding a resolution with spring training almost...
Justin Bieber makes a superfan's dream come true with $100K check
Justin Bieber has gone from “Yummy” to warm and fuzzy. That’s sure the heartwarming feeling coming from his giving spirit today. After the video for his new single “Intentions” —...
3 anti-cop protesters wanted for vandalizing Brooklyn subway station
Three ladies who helped lead anti-police demonstrations in the city's subway system last week are wanted for vandalizing a Brooklyn station, police said Friday. The women, wearing black coats and...
Valentine's Day gift ideas that go above and beyond roses
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and we have gift ideas for those looking to avoid buying that last-minute bouquet of roses on their commute home. Lingerie and loungewear...
Iowa Democratic Party to allow 'documentary evidence' of caucus inaccuracies
The party also invited campaigns to submit "documentary evidence" of inconsistencies in the final tally after a system meltdown on election night led to days-long delays which saw both Bernie...
14 people have been tested for coronavirus in Wisconsin
A total of now 14 people in Wisconsin have been tested for coronavirus — including a patient who on Thursday became the 12th person confirmed as having it, a state...
Iconic Oscars red-carpet dresses through the years: Where are they now?
What happens to an Oscar gown once the party's over? Some end up back in a designer's archive. Some get sold off or donated to a museum. And a few...
Lawyers want Bernie Madoff's victims to chime on his bid for early release
In a motion filed Friday, Assistant US Attorney Drew Skinner proposed that those defrauded in the $65 billion scam get until Feb. 28 to email victim coordinator Wendy Olsen-Clancy with...
Fox sneaks into British Parliament, poops outside pol's office
And you thought American politics were wild. A mischievous fox slipped into a British Parliament building Thursday, scampered up a staircase — and relieved itself next to a Labor Party...
UFC boss cautiously breaks down Joe Rogan-Stephen A. Smith feud
Dana White went down the middle, addressing the back-and-forth between Stephen A. Smith and Joe Rogan following UFC 246. The UFC president didn’t criticize either man, opting to explain the...
East Harlem woman hits right note on 100th birthday
Newly minted centenarian Esther Semiday celebrated her 100th birthday Friday at an East Harlem senior center—and opened the festivities with a solo. "She loves the karaoke," senior-center Director William Dionne...
Where Leon Rose could turn for Knicks GM candidates
Leon Rose, the former CAA agent who will be named the Knicks new president in the coming days, needs to hire a GM who is a real basketball savant. “Leon...
Dez Bryant is trying to text his way back onto the Cowboys
Dez Bryant is hopeful some friendly DMs can atone for years of Cowboys bad blood. Dallas Cowboys vice president Stephen Jones, son of owner Jerry Jones, says that the former...
Impeachment witness Alexander Vindman booted from White House job
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman — who testified against President Trump during the House impeachment proceedings — was booted from the White House Friday along with his brother, who is also...
Helicopter that killed Kobe Bryant showed no signs of engine failure
The helicopter that crashed killing NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others onboard, showed no evidence of “catastrophic internal” engine failure, federal investigators said Friday. The...
Conspiracist accused in Gambino boss killing goes on bizarre courtroom rant
The Q-Anon conspiracy theorist accused of killing a Mafia kingpin ranted wildly in court on Friday about an alleged CIA program called "Operation Mockingbird" and possessing evidence of global crime...
Dramatic footage shows huge ice chunk splitting off Antarctic glacier
A huge chunk of ice has been caught on camera toppling from the William Glacier on Anvers Island in Antarctica. The shocking footage shows an ice slab that's at least...
Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns dream dented hard by one move
Leon Rose hasn’t even officially become the Knicks president yet, and already the CAA super-agent’s job just became a little harder. One of the stars some speculated he could land,...
Trump touts economy, rips Democrats at North Carolina event
President Trump was back in the saddle at an event in North Carolina on Friday, touting economic gains among black Americans on his watch, slamming Democrats — and vowing to...
DOE still hasn't fully implemented anti-bullying system, court papers say
The Department of Education agreed in court to fully implement a parental bullying complaint system - but still hasn't done so nearly two years later amid mounting concern over classroom...
Cuomo unveils lawsuit to keep New Yorkers in Global Entry travel program
This fight is connecting — through court! Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday the state will sue the Trump administration over its new ban on New Yorkers joining the federal government's...
Endangered delicacy pangolin may have sparked coronavirus outbreak, China researchers say
An endangered animal that looks like a scaly anteater — and is a delicacy in the Chinese culture — is suspected of infecting humans with the coronavirus, a report said...
Surprise puposal: Man pops the question with 4 dogs and a moving truck
He pupped the question. A Queens man staged a fake photoshoot with his girlfriend and their four rescue dogs in the middle of a Manhattan street — then surprised her...
Anna Sui has lived on the same West Village street since 1999
“New York has changed so much,” says Anna Sui, who arrived here from the suburbs of Detroit in the ‘70s and has lived on 12th Street since 1999. The legendary...
Michigan man secretly recorded raping child by wife pleads guilty
A former foster parent in Michigan whose wife secretly recorded him sexually assaulting a child has pleaded guilty to rape, according to a report. Mark Andrew Sorenson, 61, will be...
Your dad will love these Valentine's Day gifts
Your dad may be one of the toughest people to shop for. But that doesn't mean you can leave them out of the Valentine's gifting fun. It may seem like...
Inspired by uncle, lone female graduate joins elite NYPD unit
"I've always wanted to do it, from the minute he went into the unit,'' she said of ESU. "So every time I saw an E-man or an E-woman or a...
This polar bear make-out session is super uncomfortable
These affectionate polar bears may be at the Budapest Zoo in Hungary, but their kiss is oh-so-French. Watch as a pair of 4-year-old polar bears — brothers Belij and Serij...
Erectile dysfunction pills can permanently distort vision
This little blue pill is giving men a big blue — or sometimes red — problem: colored vision. Erectile dysfunction drugs can lead to prolonged retinal dysfunction, a new case...
Watch Andy Richter say 'f--k' a lot on 'Wheel of Fortune' spoof
Warning: Graphic language Don't ask Andy Richter to fill in the blanks for "Wheel of F---une." On Thursday's episode of "Conan," which featured guest Jeff Garlin, the show dedicated a...
India residents surprised to find alcohol flowing from kitchen faucets
Residents in an apartment building in India discovered free mixed drinks on tap in their kitchens earlier this week – although not the kind anyone would be hoping for. A...
Former CEO gets toughest sentence yet in college admissions scandal
Douglas Hodge, 62, was sentenced in Boston Friday for admittedly paying $850,000 over the course of more than a decade to get four of his kids admitted to elite private...
Boy dies after mom takes advice from anti-vaxxers on Facebook
The mother of a Colorado preschooler who died from the flu ignored a doctor’s prescription and tried alternative, “natural” methods recommended in an anti-vaccine Facebook group, according to reports. The...
Eat more pizza on National Pizza Day at these restaurants
Who are we to pass up a bargain on cheesy, saucy goodness?
Coronavirus outbreak reportedly slows in China — but worst may still be to come
The rate of new coronavirus cases reported in China has dwindled for two consecutive days -- but officials say the worst might not be over yet, according to a new...
Don't pick Iona in this spot
To say things have been less than ideal for Iona this season would be generous. At 3-13-1, the Gaels have the worst cover rate among all 353 Division I teams...
Cruise liner bans guests with passports from several areas amid coronavirus fears
Mandatory health screenings will be performed on current passengers who are unsure if they have been in contact with individuals who have traveled through mainland China or Hong Kong in...
How to keep track of what data Facebook is collecting from you
It should not come as a great shock that Facebook tracks your online behavior and partners with companies to target you with ads. But reigning in what Facebook knows is...
Thousands of couples tie knot in mass wedding amid coronavirus fears
Coronavirus fears took a back seat to marital bliss in South Korea on Friday as nearly 6,000 couples from 64 countries – some wearing face masks – tied the knot...
Steve Cohen may have lost more than the Mets
Steve Cohen broke the agreement he signed to buy the New York Mets and it is now an open question whether he would be allowed to buy a team again,...
Pompeo says US is sending more aid to Wuhan amid coronavirus outbreak
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday said the White House “has coordinated with US organizations to transport more humanitarian relief to people in Wuhan,” the coronavirus-ravaged Chinese city at...
Is this cat actually 'talking' in viral TikTok video?
The only thing better than a sassy cat is a talking sassy cat. A TikTok video purporting to show a cat asking its owner, “Are you coming?” has gone viral,...
Tree smashes car to bits on busy Atlanta highway
Intense video released by the Dunwoody police in Atlanta, Georgia, shows the moment a gigantic tree fell onto a passing car on Interstate 285. Photographs reveal the extent of the...
John Calipari's Leon Rose loyalty won't lead to Knicks sidelines
Leon Rose’s reach has its limits. Despite John Calipari's longtime friendship with the agent expected to be named new Knicks team president, the Kentucky coach batted away the latest rumor...
Elfrid Payton's Knicks future a rising question amid hot streak
The Knicks made a strong play for Warriors point guard D’Angelo Russell at Thursday's trade deadline – still not convinced they want to move on with Elfrid Payton. Payton continued...
Australia wildfire containment gets boost from heavy flooding
Australia’s wildfire and drought-stricken east coast is getting some much-needed relief Friday in the form of heavy rains. New South Wales -- the state hardest hit by wildfires – is...
Judge tosses lawsuit against new homeless shelter in Queens
A judge Friday tossed the suit brought by a group of Queens residents who claim the city skipped a required environmental review for a new homeless shelter.
Trump claims 'nobody knows' who won Iowa caucus
WASHINGTON -- President Trump has poured more fuel on the Iowa caucus fire -- tweeting that "nobody knows who the real winner is" and claiming the Democratic Party has "given...
The reunited Pussycat Dolls drop new single — ‘React’
— Dontcha wanna listen?
Here's what Trump thinks about Pelosi ripping up State of the Union speech
The near seven-minute gaggle was Trump's first extended remarks this year on his walk to the Marine One helicopter. Once a reliable happening, Trump stopped the unbridled Q&As as the...
Joe Biden leading Democrats in Wall Street funding, data shows
Despite lagging well behind “Mayor Pete” in the delegate hunt in Iowa, former Vice President Joe Biden appears to be growing his status on Wall Street. Biden has raised $1.7...
Record-breaking NASA astronaut safely returns to Earth
Any astronaut that has the privilege of traveling to the International Space Station etches their name in the history books for all eternity. Inevitably, however, some stamp their names in...
Fotis Dulos' ex pleads not guilty to conspiracy to murder
Michelle Troconis — the former girlfriend of the late accused Connecticut wife killer Fotis Dulos — pleaded not guilty Friday to conspiracy to commit murder in connection to the disappearance...
Suspect killed after Boston hospital shooting injures 1
A parking attendant at the renowned Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston was wounded in a shooting Monday — and the suspect was later killed by cops after a pursuit...
What bettors need to know regarding Harvard-Yale battle
Friday night is usually a light slate in college basketball, but that’s when the Ivy League takes center stage. All eight institutions are regularly in action in the first half...
Shoplifter attempts a getaway in hijacked Uber while also wearing ankle bracelet
A Long Island man hijacked an Uber to use as his getaway car -- apparently forgetting that he was still wearing an electronic monitoring bracelet from his last bust, leading...
Jessica Mendoza loses Mets job, ESPN role
Trailblazing analyst Jessica Mendoza is out of ESPN’s top booth on "Sunday Night Baseball" and has resigned her position as a special adviser to the Mets. Mendoza had teamed with...
Passenger threatened to 'kill' flight attendant after being denied booze: court docs
A United Airlines flight from California to Japan was diverted to Alaska when an irate passenger became violent and threatened to “kill” a crew member after he was denied more...
Red Sox decide on next manager, with one hurdle to clear
Red Sox bench coach Ron Roenicke is expected to be named Boston’s next manager once Major League Baseball concludes its investigation into the organization’s involvement in the sign-stealing scandal, according...
The XFL is Kevin Gilbride’s chance for Giants redemption
Kevin Gilbride strolls off of the pebbly green turf inside Superdome Sports in Waldwick, N.J., ceding the practice field to a group of young girls arriving at lacrosse practice on...
Twinning! 4-month-olds adorably recognize each other for the very first time
These lil' guys are seeing double. Watch as 4-month-old twins Archie and Freddie, from Independence, Kansas, finally recognize each other. The adorable pair were filmed by their proud parents babbling...
TSA agent arrested for allegedly tricking woman into showing her breasts
An agent with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was arrested on Thursday for allegedly tricking an airline passenger into showing him her breasts and letting him look into her pants....
Trump responds to report that Mulvaney is leaving WH
President Trump shot down a report that he planned to oust acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney, possibly replacing him with Mark Meadows.
Take 40% off succulents and live plants during Amazon flash sale
You can expand your plant family a little more now that succulents and live plants are marked down at Amazon. During the one-day sale, you can take up to 40%...
This muscle stimulator helps you recover faster after workouts
Ever wondered how your favorite sports players seem to recover from pulled muscles right away? They’re out for one game and back on the field, ice, or court in a...
Antarctica reports hottest temperature on record
Antarctica has logged its hottest temperature on record at an Argentinian research station. The mercury jumped to 64.9 degrees Fahrenheit (18.3 degrees Celsius) on Thursday at the Esperanza military base,...
Bezos sells $3.5B worth of Amazon shares in one week
Jeff Bezos is cashing in. The world’s richest man and Amazon chief executive has sold close to $3.5 billion worth of Amazon shares since Friday, SEC filings show. The 56-year-old...
JetBlue founder launches new airline Breeze Airways
JetBlue founder David Neeleman has reportedly birthed a new airline called Breeze Airways to serve US cities that don't get many direct flights. Neeleman said his fifth air carrier, launched...
Court tosses Democrats' emoluments clause suit against Trump
A federal appeals court on Friday tossed a lawsuit brought by Democratic lawmakers alleging that President Trump’s overseas business dealings violate the Constitution’s anti-corruption emoluments clauses.
61 coronavirus cases confirmed on cruise ship off Japan
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases has risen to 61 onboard the Diamond Princess, the cruise ship filled with thousands of passengers quarantined off a port near Tokyo — prompting...
Another water-main break happens on Upper West Side
The break occurred around 8:30 a.m. on Broadway between 111th and 112th streets and quickly flooded the block, authorities said. NYPD soon closed southbound traffic on Broadway, cops said.
Flat-faced dogs may be increasing 'canine fertility clinics'
Cute snoots are causing a canine crisis.
From Reese Witherspoon to Will Smith: The most cringeworthy celebrity TikTok videos
For every amazing Laura Dern dancing video, there's a Reese Witherspoon rake stomp. It's no secret that non-Gen Z celebrities are flocking to TikTok in a bid to keep with...
NJ declares itself 'pizza capital of the world,' is wrong
U ok, New Jersey?
Fungi that eats radiation found living inside Chernobyl nuclear reactor
A type of black fungus that eats radiation was discovered inside the Chernobyl nuclear reactor. In 1991, the strange fungus was found growing up the walls of the reactor, which...
De Blasio calls ICE an 'illegitimate force' after agent shoots man in face
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Friday slammed US Immigration and Customs Enforcement as “an illegitimate force” -- a day after an ICE officer shot a man in Brooklyn during a...
Son of 'Million Dollar Man' arrested in $4M welfare scam
Brett DiBiase, the son of the well-known former wrestler Ted DiBiase, is in hot water, arrested as part of a federal welfare scam in which $4 million was allegedly stolen...
'Devil' got to New Jersey dad in family's murder-suicide: relative
Eugenio Severino, a New Jersey man who allegedly killed his wife and two kids before taking his own life, must’ve succumbed to "the devil" before committing the murder-suicide, a relative...
Couple kisses through glass barrier as coronavirus rages through China
This is a scene straight out of an incredibly sad romance movie. Chen Ying, a nurse helping to fight coronavirus in her hospital's isolation ward in Hangzhou, China, has devastatingly...
Two possible solutions to keep next MLB team from using sign-stealing video
Along with “How can we get young people to put down their phones long enough to watch our product?” and “What are we gonna do about the Rays’ location?” a...
De Blasio explains call to 'Save Our City' in TV interview
A beleaguered Mayor de Blasio struggled Friday to explain how he planned to finally “save our city” from the shortcomings of his own administration’s first six years. Hizzoner started his...
Eli Manning is enjoying the finer perks of retirement
It's exactly how many of us picture retirement — hitting the links with your brother. Only these brothers are Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks. Peyton and Eli Manning are living their best...
Boston's first marijuana shop gets the green light
BOSTON — Boston’s first retail pot shop and Massachusetts’ first minority-owned marijuana business was approved Thursday, more than a year after the first shops opened elsewhere in the state. The...
Dutch euthanasia center sees 22 percent rise in requests in 2019
AMSTERDAM — A Dutch organization that carries out euthanasia received 3,122 requests last year, a 22 percent increase from the year before, the Euthanasia Expertise Center said Friday. “Every work...
New study claims sand dunes 'communicate' when they move
Sand dunes can communicate with their neighbors as they move across landscapes and they can push neighboring dunes farther away if the landscape dictates, according to a paper published in...
Talcum trouble: Johnson & Johnson hit with $750M verdict in baby powder lawsuit
The Thursday verdict came after the pharmaceutical giant’s CEO, Alex Gorsky, testified in the lawsuit last month, marking the first time he had taken the stand in a jury trial...
China probing death of Li Wenliang, doctor who sounded coronavirus alarm
Investigators are launching a probe into the death of Li Wenliang, the Chinese doctor who sounded the alarm on the spread of coronavirus in Wuhan — as the global death...
Brazil accidentally shares Instagram post about violent crime
Brazil’s tourism bureau is expressing regret over a post it mistakenly shared on its official Instagram page Tuesday — a post which shared a family’s experience with violent crime while...
How Red Sox are trying to salvage chaotic Mookie Betts trade
It’s been three days since news broke that the Red Sox were trading star former MVP Mookie Betts, along with pitcher David Price, to the Dodgers as part of a...
ABC announces qualifiers, format for Friday's Democratic debate
Seven of the 11 Democratic candidates still running for president will take the stage Friday night in Manchester, New Hampshire, for the eighth debate.
Weighing the XFL from a betting perspective
LAS VEGAS — While we’ve been getting more involved with basketball and hockey as the football season has been winding down, we don’t have to quit cold turkey as the...
South Koreans could face hefty fine if they're caught 'hoarding' coronavirus masks
Government officials in South Korea are warning its citizens to not “hoard” face masks and hand sanitizers as the outbreak of the novel coronavirus — which has caused a sharp...
Miami mayor's top aide accused of sending lewd photo to teen
A top aide to Miami’s mayor and former TV news reporter is expected to be charged with sending a picture of his penis to a minor, according to a report.
NYPD cop shoves 'fare-beating' teen out of subway station
An NYPD officer was caught on tape repeatedly shoving a teen girl, who allegedly jumped a turnstile, as she attempted to walk through an open emergency exit gate — eventually...
Four hospitalized after cruise ship's coronavirus screenings in NJ port
Four people on the Royal Caribbean cruise ship docked in New Jersey where dozens were screened for coronavirus were taken to Newark’s University Hospital “out of caution” Friday morning.
Retired guard makes sneaky Lakers appearance in big free-agency tip
The NBA trade deadline came and went without a move from the Lakers, but that doesn’t mean roster changes aren't in the works. Free-agent point guard Darren Collison was spotted...
UK names new ambassador to US, replacing diplomat who trashed Trump
Britain has named Karen Pierce as its new ambassador to the US, the first woman to hold the post in Washington – replacing a veteran diplomat who incurred President Trump’s...
US adds 225K jobs as unemployment remains at historic low
The US economy showed signs of stronger growth in January by adding 225,000 jobs while unemployment remained near a historic low, new federal data show.
The best new breathable foundations and tinted moisturizers for 2020
‘YAY, winter in New York!” said no one ever. One moment it’s arctic, then it’s drizzly, then your office thermostat is cranked so high that you fear your carefully applied...
Rising surfing star dead weeks after move to Australia
The cause of the death of a 24-year-old French surfing champion in Australia last weekend remains unclear as her homeland mourns her passing. Rising star Poeti Norac had moved to...
'Penetrated the sanctity of my home': Minister to sue NFL for its halftime show
Local minister Dave Daubenmire said he plans to sue the league, Pepsi, Fox and several other companies for Shakira and Jennifer Lopez halftime show.
Teacher allegedly had sex with teen while own child was home
A Louisiana middle school teacher is accused of having sex multiple times with a 15-year-old student at her home -- while her own child was also in the residence, authorities...
Cruise ship with 2,000 aboard kept out of ports over coronavirus fears
Four countries have turned away a cruise ship carrying more than 2,000 people over coronavirus fears -- even though the crew insists no one on board is infected.
The buzziest new designers at New York Fashion Week
Fe Noel Lots of millennials live in their parents’ basement, but Felicia Noel runs her fashion label out of it. Every garment from the Brooklyn native’s Fe Noel line — gorgeous...
Best red-carpet fashion from Charlize Theron, Scarlett Johansson and more
HAUTE HUE: Pretty in pink STAR SPOTLIGHT: Charlize Theron Nominated for a Best Actress Oscar for her spot-on portrayal of Megyn Kelly in “Bombshell,” Charlize Theron continues to wow the...
Trump's former Navy secretary endorses Bloomberg
Richard Spencer, who was ousted last year after opposing Trump’s intervention in the discipline of a Navy SEAL, said Friday that he is endorsing Michael Bloomberg in his White House...
Credit Suisse boss steps down amid spying scandal
Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam is stepping down amid revelations that the Swiss bank spied on two former executives, the company said Friday.
Trump praises China for 'leading the counterattack' against coronavirus
President Trump praised Chinese President Xi Jinping early Friday for “leading the counterattack” against the coronavirus, saying the leader was leading “what will be a very successful operation.” “He is...
Boy's version of 'Napoleon Dynamite' dance scene will have fans saying, 'Gosh!'
Move over, Napoleon — this kid's taking over. Meet 9-year-old Jude Gagner, a superfan of the quirky 2004 comedy "Napoleon Dynamite," who surprised his classmates and parents with the routine...
How RJ Barrett fared in first game back since injury
The most compelling reason to watch the Knicks the rest of the season is back on the court. After missing nine games with a sprained right ankle, rookie RJ Barrett...
Yankees' Aaron Boone not shedding tears for Red Sox
TAMPA — Aaron Boone’s team hasn’t even reported for spring training, but the third-year manager already has seen the Yankees’ chances of winning the AL East set to improve dramatically....
Sticky Bandit: Baby-faced vandal wanted for putting glue in UWS subway card readers
Police on Friday released a photo of a suspect wanted for vandalizing an Upper West Side subway station last Friday — showing the baby-faced vandal without a mask on. The...
Knicks next president not first agent to make the switch
Leon Rose, who the Knicks plan to make their next team president, won’t be the first sports agent to transition to the front office. Here are a few examples: Brodie...
Islanders keep proving they are never out of a game
The Islanders have learned to never count themselves out of a game. Their 5-3 win Thursday night over the Kings at Barclays Center was the third-straight game in which the...
Female bank robber, male accomplice barely make a getaway before being busted
A female bank robber and her male accomplice were busted shortly after they barged into a Midtown bank and threatened a teller, police said Thursday. “Give me all your money....
Where Wilpons and Mets go from here is the big question
ORLANDO, Fla. — The silver lining for the Wilpons, on this dark day amid this dark week, came in the reality they weren’t even close to being Public Enemy No....
This puppy might be the cutest shoplifting accomplice ever
BRANDON, Fla.— A Florida man and his furry “accomplice” were taken into custody by authorities who said the man shoplifted from a store. Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said Logan Wilson...
Russell Westbrook and newest Rocket too much for Lakers
LOS ANGELES — Nobody taller than 6-foot-6 was in Houston's starting lineup, and a heavily bearded guard lost the opening tip. Nobody bigger than 6-foot-7 Robert Covington played for the...
Texas executes man who killed 5, including wife, children
HUNTSVILLE, Texas — A Dallas man was executed Thursday evening for a shooting in which he killed his wife, two children and two other relatives during a drug-fueled rage nearly...
Weed trap: Queens man busted with 360 pounds of marijuana inside minivan
A Queens man was caught speeding his minivan down a Massachusetts highway on Wednesday and cops found a load of weed inside the van, a report said. The driver, 40-year-old...
Renowned Mali musician at odds with TSA over broken instrument
An internationally renowned musician claims TSA agents at JFK airport destroyed his custom-made instrument during a flight to Paris following a US tour. Ballaké Sissoko, one of Mali’s famous kora...
Ex-Met replaces Joe Torre as MLB's disciplinarian
ORLANDO, Fla. — Major League Baseball will have a new disciplinarian. Hall of Famer Joe Torre, who has headed baseball operations at the commissioner’s office since 2011, is shifting to...
Super Bowl streaker says stadium security left her with bruises
The Instagram model who attempted to run onto the field during Super Bowl 2020 said Thursday that she was injured by the stadium security who foiled her stunt. Model Kelly...
ESPN veteran: Why XFL is 'last shot' for NFL alternative
During a recent XFL scrimmage in Houston, two members of the D.C. Defenders were ejected for fighting. Moments after they were kicked out of the game, they were getting interviewed...
Inside look at all facets of Knicks-Leon Rose marriage
When Steve Mills was hired in 2013 to be Knicks president and replace Glen Grunwald coming off a 54-win campaign, one of the Garden’s reasonings was Mills’ solid relationship with...
ESPN analyst on why Seton Hall is 'dark horse' pick for NCAA title
ESPN college hoops analyst LaPhonso Ellis talks with The Post’s Justin Terranova about his new role and the North Carolina-Duke showdown he will cover Saturday. Q: What has the Gameday...