June 19, 2020
Manhattan US Attorney won't resign after AG says he's 'stepping down'
In a stunning plot twist, U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman issued a statement Friday night asserting that he will not, in fact, resign -- in direct contradiction to an announcement...
2nd cop charged in George Floyd's death freed on bail
J. Alexander Kueng, 26, was freed from the Hennepin County Jail shortly before 7:30 p.m. Friday after meeting his bail set at $750,000, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
MLB closes all 30 spring training camps
MLB ordered all 30 spring training camps closed for a deep cleaning and disinfecting and that all personnel who want to continue unofficial workouts when the sites reopen will have...
Roosevelt Island Operating Corp. head fired over 'racially and sexually offensive' remarks
Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation President and CEO Susan Rosenthal was ousted following a probe by Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office.
US attorney for Southern District of NY resigns, Trump to nominate SEC chair
WASHINGTON — The U.S. attorney who oversaw key prosecutions of allies of President Donald Trump and an investigation into Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani abruptly left his post Friday. Geoffrey...
NYPD cops seek clarity on how to respond to tasing threat after Rayshard Brooks shooting
The Sergeants Benevolent Association penned a letter to NYPD Commissioner Dermott Shea Friday asking for clear guidance should a similar situation arise.
Meet female trainer looking to make history at Belmont Stakes
Linda Rice has recorded 2,018 career victories on the way to becoming one of the most accomplished female thoroughbred trainers in her sport. But the New York-based horse racing lifer...
Stormy Daniels says 'child predator' tried to abduct her daughter
Porn star Stormy Daniels tweeted Friday that a child predator tried to abduct her nine-year-old daughter, Caden. In a series of posts on the platform, Daniels vented that she hadn't...
Citi Field could host Mets spring training return
Citi Field has suddenly become a possibility for the Mets’ spring training relaunch, should there be a season, especially now that MLB closed the spring training camps for all 30...
Thomas Jefferson monument bashers no better than the Taliban
In this week’s episode of things we were told would never happen, members of the New York City Council, including the speaker, are demanding that a statue of Thomas Jefferson...
FDNY captain heads home after near-deadly coronavirus battle
An FDNY captain was in tears Friday as he headed home after beating a COVID-19 infection that nearly cost him his life. Capt. Hugo Sosa, a 29-year veteran with the...
Nicole Brown Simpson's sister rips Ford for planning Bronco release on O.J.'s birthday
"Is that on purpose?" Tanya Brown asked the Detroit Free Press. "My first reaction was, 'Are you kidding me? This is funny?''
'Yellow-Tufted Danny DeVito?' Twitter's bird lovers try to ID rescued fledgling
It could be a Yellow-Tufted Danny DeVito bird. Or maybe a rarely-sighted "Forest chicken?" Twitter's bird lovers were hard at work Friday trying to identify a fuzzy fledgling now recovering...
How to grill a Father's Day meal like a pro, according to Michael Symon
Gentlemen, fire up your grills!
Kellyanne Conway wasn't the first famous face to get mysteriously 'refreshed'
By the looks of some virtual appearances from celebs and public figures, quarantine may have been prime time for secretly getting a little work done.
These 3 bike routes show cyclists the best of Brooklyn
Explore breweries, Bed-Stuy's brownstones and the borough's 50-mile perimeter.
NYC needs to offer in-person summer classes for special-ed kids
Lots of parents of special-education and special-needs kids don’t think remote learning is working for their children and are pushing for in-person summer-school classes. Chancellor Richard Carranza’s first answer, when...
Cyclist completes 4,000-mile trek of every block in Brooklyn
Jacqueline VanDusen is wheely tired.
MLB rejects players union's latest proposal
The distance between 60 and 70, apparently, is a world apart in the twisted universe of Major League Baseball. The MLB Players Association announced Friday night that it received word...
Andrew Cuomo's big lie on nursing homes and The Post
It’s a big, fat lie — and easily disproven.
Rangers young star gets all clear to join camp
Kaapo Kakko’s doctors and the Rangers’ medical experts are in agreement that it is safe at this time for the 19-year-old Finn to join the team’s projected summer training camp...
Fall TV schedule takes shape with cancellations, renewals and additions
It's looking like the fall TV season won't see its traditional September launch due to the industry shutdown in place since mid-March.
Andrew Lloyd Webber: UK government wants musicals 'without any singing'
Andrew Lloyd Webber said that a government official bizarrely suggested that West End musicals come back “without any singing” to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
Ousting Thomas Jefferson sends a message of ignorance and denial of America's ideals
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty...
Trump touts 'very, very strong' economy in new tweet
Trump appeared to be referencing US Department of Labor stats showing a gradual improvement in the worst employment crisis since the Great Depression.
Call them the 1619 riots
America is burning. Rioters set fire to police stations and restaurants. Looters have ravaged shops from coast to coast. And now they’re coming for the statues — not just of...
Digital publisher owned by Hearst and Verizon accused of racism, misogyny
A pop culture digital publisher owned by Hearst and Verizon is the latest company to be blasted as hypocritical after declaring public support for nationwide racial injustice protests. Complex Networks,...
Joe Biden needs a vice president who won't try to steal his job
Joe Biden is 112 years old and can barely speak a coherent sentence. So it matters greatly whom he picks to be his running mate. The chances that his veep...
From policing to pandemics and the Fed, success brings failure in its wake
Success breeds failure. That’s a lesson taught by America’s current woes. What worked once upon a time no longer proves functional. Consider policing. There are legitimate criticisms of “overpolicing” —...
MLB may take sweeping coronavirus cleaning measures
With three spring training sites closing Friday due to coronavirus-related issues, MLB was strongly considering shutting all 30 facilities again to cleanse them and then establish a testing protocol when...
NYC restaurants gearing up for Phase 2 reopening, outdoor dining
Big Apple restaurants and bars are eagerly, yet cautiously gearing up to open for outdoor dining Monday as the city enters Phase Two of reopening from its coronavirus closure. “If...
Clemson football has 23 players test positive for coronavirus
Clemson is the latest college football team facing a coronavirus issue. The school announced Friday that 28 student-athletes or staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 since returning to school...
Fox News Poll: Voters say yes to face masks, no to rallies
Voters gave a thumbs-up to face masks and a thumbs-down to political rallies in the latest Fox News Poll. Eighty (80) percent have a favorable view of mask-wearers, including 89...
'NOS4A2' star Ashleigh Cummings dishes on creepy Season 2
Her character is "a very multidimensional and flawed human being," she says.
Shootings surge in NYC amid disbanding of anti-crime unit
Shootings are surging this week in New York City, with 28 incidents and 38 victims reported since Monday -- the day the NYPD disbanded its plainclothes anti-crime unit, The Post...
Twitter deletes Trump 'racist baby' video
Twitter has deleted a video President Trump tweeted on Thursday of a "racist baby" in an attack on CNN's coverage. A spokesperson for the social network told NBC News the...
AOC defends record amid jabs from rival Caruso-Cabrera in final debate
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defended her record -- including her help torpedoing Amazon’s thwarted plan to open a massive headquarters in Queens -- while coming under withering attack from her chief...
Site of Yankees' restart could be changing
The Yankees’ plan in holding a second spring training ahead of a shortened season was to use George M. Steinbrenner Field and the nearby minor league complex for the workouts...
Army vet allegedly opens fire on woman's car at least 9 times in road rage incident
An Army veteran allegedly fired a gun at least nine times at another car in a Dicks Sporting Goods parking lot during a road rage incident in Georgia Thursday, according...
Jimmy Kimmel needs to apologize for blackface sketch, not take a vacation
Jimmy Kimmel needs to address the blackface controversy that's engulfed him — and not by taking the summer off. That's the coward's way out.
Arizona heat is literally melting people's shoes off
This heat isn’t good for the sole! It was hot enough this week in Arizona — where temperatures climbed to 110 degrees — to melt your shoes, according to first-person...
NYC hotels agree on cleaning, disinfecting standards for reopening
After months of squabbling over costs, more than 130 Big Apple hotels have struck a deal with unions to impose strict sanitary standards to keep workers and guests safe from...
What you need to know before going to a hair salon
“Pay attention, but don’t be paranoid.”
Hospitals in hard hit regions step up use of steroids on COVID-19 patients
Several U.S. hospitals in states with fresh surges of COVID-19 cases have started treating their sickest patients with dexamethasone rather than await confirmation of preliminary results of a study by...
Rare 'ring of fire' solar eclipse will coincide with summer solstice 2020
The sun, moon and Earth will align in the sky Sunday in a rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse -- timed perfectly to coincide with the summer solstice, the longest...
De Blasio wants cops to stay in schools even though NYPD willing to leave
Mayor Bill de Blasio insists cops need to stay in schools to keep kids safe -- despite his NYPD commissioner saying he's willing to remove them. "I appreciate that there...
FBI taking a 'fresh look' at Breonna Taylor's fatal police shooting
"FBI Louisville is conducting an independent investigation into all aspects of the death of Breonna Taylor,'' the federal bureau tweeted.
Juneteenth celebrations around the country
Juneteenth marches and rallies celebrate the ending of slavery in the United States two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
Guy who dared to bang his head through door gets stuck
This party was a real headbanger. After drinking a few beers, Honolulu, Hawaii, resident Joshua Pearson-Santos dared a friend to put his head through a door. The shirtless bro took...
Trump hosting 2nd 'Salute to America' on July 4 amid coronavirus
The White House said Friday that President Trump will stage a second "Salute to America" celebration in Washington, DC, on the Fourth of July. The news is likely to thrill...
Diocese of Syracuse files for bankruptcy amid sex abuse claims
Bishop Reverend Douglas J. Lucia said Syracuse will implement a new “Victims Fund” charged with pooling funds from both the Diocese and insurance carriers charged with assessing the extent of...
Eskimo Pies to drop 'derogatory' name over racial insensitivity
The maker of Eskimo Pies will change the 99-year-old brand name of the ice cream treat, the company said Friday — becoming the latest organization to overhaul the marketing of...
Elon Musk sells LA mansion for $29M amid quest to 'own no house'
One down, eight to go. SpaceX founder and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has sold a sprawling Los Angeles mansion for $29 million -- making an initial step toward a pledge...
BLM protesters march outside Mitch McConnell's Kentucky home
Black Lives Matter and other protest groups marched outside the home of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in Kentucky early Friday. The GOP leader lives in Louisville, which has been...
PGA Tour has its first positive coronavirus test
Another positive test, another undeterred sport. Nick Watney withdrew from the RBC Heritage after becoming the first player on the PGA Tour to test positive for COVID-19. Watney is required...
California sees highest number of coronavirus cases since pandemic began
California reported the biggest single-day spike in coronavirus cases since the pandemic started, according to an alarming report. The number of new infections in the Golden State soared to 4,224...
This 'Carole Baskin of turtles' had hundreds in her NYC apartment
Lorri Cramer, NYC’s go-to — and only — turtle rehabilitator, has been locked down with 35 turtles in her apartment.
Juneteenth demonstrators march across Brooklyn Bridge
Thousands of demonstrators on Friday took to the streets all across the Big Apple, with throngs marching over the Brooklyn Bridge, and blocking traffic to mark Juneteenth and protest police...
Tulsa mayor lifts curfew ahead of Trump rally
The mayor of Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Friday lifted a curfew he’d imposed a day earlier so that it would not interfere with President Trump’s campaign rally Saturday night in the...
Helmet saves scooter rider’s life after truck tips over
A speeding truck tipped over on a woman riding a scooter across an intersection in Zhuji, China. Fortunately, she was wearing a helmet and only suffered minor injuries. Watch the...
First do less harm and other commentary
Pandemic journal: First Do Less Harm This “should be the harm reduction phase of the pandemic,” argues The Week’s Bonnie Kristian. Dining out, she “saw an older man with a...
These Series 5 Apple Watches are on sale for less than Apple’s price
It’s not often that the words Apple Watch and sale are used in the same sentence. But as luck would have it, today isn’t any ordinary day. Currently, the Apple...
New Yorkers crowd public spaces as reopening continues: The Post’s week in photos
Black Lives Matters marches continue, while the Supreme Court makes a landmark LGBTQ rights decision on workplace discrimination, and the city nears Phase 2 reopening.
Gregory E. Miller, cherished Post entertainment writer, dies at 30
Former New York Post staffer and regular contributor to the paper’s entertainment pages, Gregory E. Miller passed away June 7 in his home state of Virginia. He was 30.
West Virginia cops show off military vehicle amid calls to demilitarize police
A tiny police force down in West Virginia touted its new mine-resistant vehicle — amid nationwide calls to demilitarize the local law enforcement, according to reports. The Moundsville Police Department...
Some human brain tissue holds traces of Neanderthal DNA, study says
We humans like to think we’re the cream of the crop when it comes to animal life on Earth, but the truth is we’re all a bunch of mutts. Many...
NASA's next Mars mission will honor those fighting coronavirus
In addition to the plate carrying nearly 11 million names, NASA is also sending a tribute to those fighting against COVID-19 to Mars on the Perseverance rover. Scheduled to launch...
49ers player test positive for coronavirus amid Nashville workout
The 49ers are the latest pro team to encounter the COVID-19 pandemic. At least one player participating in a group workout in Nashville has tested positive for the virus, according...
David Ortiz issued restraining order in Dominican Republic
A restraining order has been issued against David Ortiz by the mother of his son, according to a report in his native Dominican Republic. The Red Sox legend, who was...
Strange bedfellows: Ex-Rep. Katie Hill defends unlikely friend GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz
Even Hill noted the strangeness of their alliance.
Protesters at Carranza's apartment call for removal of NYPD from schools
Startled residents of Carranza's Prospect Lefferts Garden building peered out of their windows as dozens of protesters amplified their position with the aid of a loudspeaker.
Twitter bans controversial British conservative commentator
Social media giant Twitter permanently banned controversial British political commentator Katie Hopkins for violating the platform's "hateful conduct" policy, a report said Friday. The conservative commentator, who has garnered more...
Oklahoma Supreme Court rejects bid to stop Trump Tulsa rally
The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Friday rejected a bid to effectively stop President Trump's campaign rally in Tulsa Saturday by requiring everyone inside the arena to maintain social distancing of at least...
Celebrate Juneteenth with these new songs, from Teyana Taylor to Aretha
In celebration of Juneteenth — marking the freeing of the last enslaved Americans, on June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas — black artists have exercised their creative freedom with new...
Stepmom of cop charged in Rayshard Brooks killing fired from job
The stepmother of a former Atlanta police officer charged in the killing of Rayshard Brooks was fired from her job at a mortgage company for creating an "uncomfortable working environment,"...
Study reveals why snack time really counts for most Americans
If your house growing up had great snacks, board games and a trampoline – odds are you had the "cool house" on the block. A new study asked 2,000 Americans...
New details of violent Macy's beatdown come to light
The white man pummeled to the floor in a viral video taken at a Macy’s in Michigan after allegedly using the N-word is an employee who was assaulted in an “unprovoked”...
Enes Kanter says his father has finally been freed from Turkish prison
Celtics center Enes Kanter, a longtime critic of the Turkish government, announced Friday that his father had been freed after spending seven years as a political prisoner. "Wow! I could...
Jamal Adams' new trade dream comes with ironic Tom Brady twist
The Buccaneers are the team the rest of the NFL can't stop thinking about. Except for Jamal Adams. It took the disgruntled for-now Jets star a day to remember the...
George Washington statue in Portland toppled, set on fire
Protesters in Portland, Oregon, wrapped a statue of George Washington in an American flag, lit it on fire — then pulled it down Thursday night, according to a report. The...
Sizzling summer temps aren't going away anytime soon
This summer’s going to be a scorcher. Sweltering, hotter-than-normal temperatures are forecast through the end of August in the US as part of a long-term trend that some researchers say...
Elon Musk makes Juneteenth company holiday for Tesla — hours after it begins
Elon Musk on Friday announced that Juneteenth is now a company holiday for Tesla and SpaceX — more than halfway through some employees' shifts. "Juneteenth is henceforth considered a US...
Traffic agents oppose separation from NYPD over safety concerns
The defund the NYPD movement gathered momentum following the police brutality death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Brent Musburger eyeing this Belmont Stakes underdog
There are two big questions for Saturday’s Belmont Stakes: 1. Can anyone stop Tiz the Law? Before he was installed as the 6-5 favorite on the morning line, he was...
Broadway landlord Philip J. Smith retires from Shubert
Smith, 88, has been with the company for more than six decades.
Huge green fireball over Australia puzzles experts
Some residents of Australia received a pretty special treat earlier this week when a massive fireball appeared in the night sky. The event was captured by multiple onlookers, and as...
Navy upholds decision to fire Capt. Brett Crozier over coronavirus concerns
The Navy is upholding the decision to fire Capt. Brett Crozier, who was canned for taking issue with the coronavirus outbreak on his ship.
UN says China’s latest virus outbreak likely came from Europe
LONDON — The emergencies chief of the World Health Organization confirmed Friday that the U.N. agency received genetic sequences from China involving Beijing’s recent coronavirus outbreak and said it appears...
'Too hot' coronavirus nurse wins modeling contract — but wants to be doctor
Believe it or not, there were "no complaints" in the men-only wing where she works.
Famed South African choir adapts as coronavirus cancels global tour
MOUTSE VALLEY, South Africa — The dusty streets of rural South Africa are a far cry from the bright lights of “America’s Got Talent,” but that’s where the members of...
Man dressed as UPS driver to fatally shoot ex-neighbor: cops
A Massachusetts man accused of fatally shooting his former neighbor disguised himself as a UPS driver while hiding his rifle in a box, authorities said. Police and prosecutors say Robert...
DOJ says John Bolton 'breached' duty to have Trump book vetted
John Bolton should be ordered to cancel his memoir's release because he backed out of an agreement to have it reviewed, a government lawyer argued.
Phillies' coronavirus setback should be reality check for MLB enemies: Sherman
The Phillies closed their facility in Clearwater, Fla. after reporting eight employees, including five players, had tested positive for COVID-19 since Tuesday. The Blue Jays in Dunedin, Fla. and Giants...
Ex-design chief reportedly clashed with Apple's VR headset team
Before leaving the company, Apple design chief Jony Ive reportedly clashed with the team developing its upcoming virtual reality headset. While the team — which had grown under executive Mike...
Apple shutters 11 recently opened stores as coronavirus cases surge
That didn't last long. Less than a month after it began reopening, Apple said Friday it will be closing 11 stores as coronavirus cases rise in states that have lifted...
Coronavirus has consumers scurrying to buy squirrel feeders
Sales of squirrel feeders have jumped and amateur hobbyists are having fun building pint-sized outdoor furniture for their little high-energy friends, the WSJ reported.
North Face is first major brand to boycott Facebook ad platform
Athletic clothing brand North Face on Friday became the first high-profile advertiser to announce a boycott of Facebook's ad platform. Retweeting a post from the NAACP that called Facebook "no...
Global emergency aid delivery could end next month, UN warns
JOHANNESBURG — A global emergency delivery service that has kept tons of humanitarian aid flowing despite coronavirus travel restrictions could shut down next month if funding can’t be found to...
Man forced to leave behind drowned parents after boating tragedy
A family fishing trip in Australia turned into a nightmare when their boat capsized, drowning the parents of a young man who tried desperately to revive them before swimming off...
Painting by famed black artist missing for decades turns up at Sotheby's
A painting by a noted black artist vanished from Howard University in the 1970s and hadn't been seen publicly until it turned up at auction at Soethby's last month..
Trump taps Rudy Giuliani to lobby for another presidential debate
The Trump campaign wants to add another presidential debate to the three that are already scheduled — and has put Rudy Giuliani in charge of lobbying for the added contest....
Man accused of plotting to kidnap, torture and kill former flame
A married Connecticut man plotted with his wife and the couple’s girlfriend to kill his former flame after kidnapping her, court documents show. But the alleged sinister scheme by Nathan...
New Yorkers shoot fireworks at each other in wild video
Every night in big cities now seems like the 4th of July from Boston to Baltimore — as the nationwide fireworks group touts “a banner year" for sales. But the...
Stanley Cup contender shuts down restart after coronavirus outbreak
The Tampa Bay Lightning have halted Phase 2 of their NHL restart. As the NHL moves forward with its multi-tiered plan to restart the 2019-20 season after pausing due to...
14 indoor and outdoor golf accessories perfect for summer that are on sale
Whether you’re an avid golfer or just interested in picking up a new hobby, there are a plethora of amazing golf products available right now that are worth checking out....
The best summer getaway rentals near NYC
Time to get the heck out of Dodge.
Matt Gaetz reveals Cuban 'son' after clash with congressman
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz introduced a Cuban-born teenager whom he raised as a son, following a fiery personal debate on race with Rep. Cedric Richmond. “For all those wondering, this...
Eli Manning had enough Super Bowl magic to best Patriots again
Four years later, Eli Manning and the Giants did it again. They beat Tom Brady. Overcame Bill Belichick. Came out of nowhere to reach an unlikely Super Bowl and rallied...
AMC reverses controversial mask policy
AMC CEO Adam Aron has changed the movie chain’s policy about wear marsks after the social media backlash.
Mick Mulvaney says those who testified against Trump 'had an ax to grind'
In an interview on CNN’s “New Day,” Mulvaney scrutinized the testimonies given by several former and current administration officials during the investigation.
UFC stunner's heartbreaking career on hold after drug ban
Since making her debut in the UFC in Dec. 2017, glamorous Rachael Ostovich has won scores of male admirers, and it's easy to see why. The Hawaiian-born MMA star, the...
Florida breaks another single-day coronavirus record
Florida broke another single-day record for coronavirus cases Friday morning when the Sunshine State’s health department confirmed 3,822 new infections -- the third time it hit a new high this...
Giant squid washes up on South African beach in rare sighting
A fully intact giant squid washed up on a beach in South Africa earlier this month – a rare sighting for an animal that was only first captured on video...
Japanese shoppers going wild for Uniqlo's washable masks
TOKYO, June 19 - Japanese shoppers queued at Uniqlo stores and crashed its website on Friday as the clothing chain began selling face masks with breathable fabric used in the...
Video shows Brooklyn pharmacy owner fighting off armed robbers
A pharmacy owner in East Flatbush fended off a trio of armed robbers in a dramatic encounter captured on camera, police said Friday.
'Cuomosexuals' mourn end of Cuomo's daily coronavirus briefings
Friday was a day of mourning for "Cuomosexuals" — as Gov. Andrew Cuomo ended the daily press briefings that earned him a cult following. The three-term Democrat concluded the series...
Protester hit by car claims nearby mayor was the driver
Protester Mikala Johnston said that Phoenix, Ore. Mayor Chris Luz was behind the wheel.
It's unfortunate that uneducated protesters 'breed,' Indiana pol says
A local politician in Indiana drew criticism this week for saying at a county council hearing that protesters who have demonstrated in Fort Wayne are "uneducated" and "unfortunately they also...
Amid Black Lives Matter protests, cops explain what drove them to leave the force
Protesters aren't the only ones losing faith in law enforcement.
Children with coronavirus to be enrolled in remdesivir clinical trial
Gilead Sciences’ drug remdesivir will soon be given to pediatric patients with moderate to severe cases of COVID-19 as part of a clinical trial.
AMC won't require guests to wear face masks to avoid 'political controversy'
AMC movie theaters won't force guests to wear face masks when they begin reopening next month to avoid "political controversy," according to a report. The theater chain — which has...
Fever pitch: 2 MLB teams report coronavirus outbreaks
In case anyone needed a reminder that the labor dispute between Major League Baseball and the players association is just one thing that could erase the 2020 baseball season, the...
DA in Rayshard Brooks case accused of setting Atlanta up for 'another riot'
A police officers group blasted the district attorney prosecuting the former Atlanta cop charged in the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks, saying he is setting the city up for more rioting...
Cuomo ends 111 days of briefings in typical Cuomo fashion
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo wrapped up 111 consecutive days of coronavirus briefings Friday with a self-congratulatory address -- with no reporters -- from his State Capitol office that ended...
Knicks' bloated coaching search just keeps expanding
The Knicks have not had a permanent head coach in more than six months. At this rate, it’s going to another month before they finally name one. A ninth candidate...
China, India send more troops to disputed border region
China and India have ordered more troops to their borders following a clash earlier this week that killed 20 Indian troops, a report says.
Trump says Anthony Fauci isn't qualified to predict fate of NFL season
President Trump tweeted Friday that White House coronavirus task force member Dr. Anthony Fauci "has nothing to do with NFL Football" — after the infectious disease expert said games "may...
Dominic Sherwood on doing 'Penny Dreadful': 'It was a no-brainer'
"I wanted to stretch muscles that I hadn’t really stretched before," he says of joining the show.
Mayor moves to fire cop involved in fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor
One of the Kentucky cops involved in the death of Breonna Taylor is being fired after displaying conduct that was "a shock to the conscience'' and "blindly'' shooting 10 times...
AG says he won't be swayed by celebs in Breonna Taylor killing
Kentucky's attorney general says he won't be swayed in deciding whether to bring charges against three cops in for the killing of Breonna Taylor.
Former drug addict shares photos of his stunning transformation
"I'm finally alive."
Trump rips Dems over 'fake' social media ads
President Trump on Friday alleged a double standard in favor of Democrats after Facebook and Twitter took action against his recent posts. "The Democrats are doing totally false advertising," Trump...
Chirlane McCray to decide fate of NYC statues of Washington, Jefferson
First Lady Chirlane McCray will put statues and structures honoring historic figures tainted by slavery — including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson — under the microscope.
TLC's 'sMothered': Sneak peek at the rest of the Season 2 drama
Halfway through Season 2, there’s already been a mother-daughter colon cleanse, shower-sharing and date-crashing.
Snapchat yanks Juneteenth 'chains' filter after backlash
Snapchat removed a Juneteenth filter after critics slammed it as tone-deaf, reports said Friday. The filter, which shows chains appearing and breaking when a user smiles, included the Pan-African flag...
Belmont betting guide: Field, odds and the winner is …
An inside look at how the 2020 Belmont Stakes will shape up: with the approximate post time set for 5:42 pm on Saturday: Tap It to Win (6-1) Trainer: Mark...
'UFC fighter' arrested in shooting of 8 people at Texas bar
A man suspected of shooting eight people outside a San Antonio bar where he was turned away for being too drunk -- and told a bouncer he was a UFC...
NBA star in eye-opening workout video with LeBron James
Ben Simmons looks ready for the stretch run. Less than two weeks before mandatory workouts begin for the resumption of the NBA season, the 76ers All-Star — who missed the...
Wirecard CEO quits amid allegations of fraud over missing $2B
Wirecard’s chief executive quit on Friday as the German payments firm’s search for $2.1 billion of missing cash hit a dead end in the Philippines and it scrambled to secure...
Cop fired after calling for 'hanging' of black men convicted of murder
A Georgia police officer lost his job over an “inappropriate” Facebook post calling for the hanging of five black men convicted in a brutal 2016 murder, department officials said. Robert...
Netflix plans Juneteenth musical by Kenya Barris and Pharrell Williams
The streamer and the pair are in the early stages of planning the project.
Study shows blood plasma a 'promising' coronavirus treatment
Blood plasma from people who have recovered from the coronavirus that has been transfused to patients hospitalized with the illness was found to be safe, according to a new study...
Trump isn't giving up on his bid to end DACA
President Trump said Friday he would renew efforts to end DACA -- the Obama-era program that shields undocumented immigrants who came to America as children from being deported -- a...
Nick Cannon talks ‘systemic’ issues on ‘America’s Got Talent,' 'Masked Singer' secrets
“Everybody’s so caught up in making this massive great television show that they forget there are humans and feelings and cultural concerns,” Cannon said.
Little girl sobs at the thought of going to college
"I don’t want to go to college because I’ll miss my mom and dad!" Lil' Kenzie was crushed to learn that she would one day leave home to go to...
De Blasio unveils locations of NYC's Black Lives Matter murals
A similar Black Lives Matter mural was painted in Bedford-Stuyvesant over the weekend, with the roadway becoming a pedestrian-only plaza for the summer.
MLB team removes statue of owner who moved team for 'white people'
The Twins removed a statue of former owner Calvin Griffith from in front of Target Field, the team announced Friday. Griffith was also the president of the franchise for much...
Juneteenth will be an NYC holiday next year, de Blasio says
"Starting next year, Juneteenth will be an official holiday and an official New York City schools holiday," the mayor said at his daily press briefing.
Mayor says she'd be 'crucified' for vote against black city official
Ypsilanti Mayor Beth Bashert is under fire for saying she’d be “crucified” for not backing the reappointment of a black city official, prompting calls for her to resign.
Majority of Americans want Juneteenth to become a work holiday
Sixty-six percent of participants said they supported their company honoring the day -- the official end to slavery that's commemorated on June 19 each year.
Lazy people have an 82% higher risk of cancer death: study
"This is the first study that definitively shows a strong association between not moving and cancer death."
Mining giant's board probes blasts that destroyed two ancient caves
Rio Tinto on Friday launched a board-led review into how the miner destroyed two ancient and sacred Aboriginal caves in Western Australia.
Florida cities make masks mandatory in wake of coronavirus surge
Florida cities, including Orlando and Tampa, are now requiring residents to wear face masks in public – as the state grapples with a surge in coronavirus cases. The mandatory order...
China to ramp up farm goods purchases after Hawaii summit with Pompeo
China will speed up its purchases of American farm goods under its trade deal with the US following a summit between the two countries, a new report says. Beijing plans...
15-year-old boy with Down syndrome missing in Michigan
A 15-year-old boy with Down syndrome is missing in Michigan, according to a report Friday. Authorities in Montmorency County are searching for Charles Cordes, who was last seen riding his...
'Friends' reunion will resume shooting in August after coronavirus delay
It hasn't been our day, our week, our month or even our year.
NBA to use 'smart rings,' big data to fight coronavirus in Disney bubble
The NBA is going to put a ring on it. A vital component of the league's 100-page restart plan -- which was approved by the Players Association -- focused on...
DHS chief says DACA ruling 'usurps' executive branch's authority
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf on Thursday criticized the Supreme Court’s decision on the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, accusing the high court of failing to...
Tulsa imposes curfew ahead of Trump rally to prevent protests
The mayor of Tulsa, where President Trump plans to hold his first campaign rally in months, has announced a last-minute curfew.
Matt Damon isn't happy Jimmy Kimmel is taking a break from talk show
Matt Damon, in an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," has some words for the longtime late-night host.
Sextortion is evolving in nasty ways during coronavirus pandemic
Sextortion is evolving into nastier ways to try to extort people. To date, the basic template for this cybercrime has been to claim people's accounts have been hacked, with the...
Gerrit Cole can't stop teasing Yankees fans on Instagram
Gerrit Cole couldn't wait any longer to get on the mound at Yankee Stadium. Days after posting a video of himself throwing a pitch in the bullpen in The Bronx,...
Chilling accusations in ex-Ranger's junior hockey sexual assault lawsuit
Daniel Carcillo is part of a class-action lawsuit filed Thursday against the Canadian Hockey League alleging players were abused and assaulted. Another former junior player, Garrett Taylor, is the other...
Effigy found hanging from tree in Oakland amid hate crime probe
A “fake body” has been found hanging from a tree in Oakland a day after authorities launched a hate crime investigation into nooses found in the area.
Influential advertising firm urges clients to boycott Facebook
An influential digital advertising agency reportedly urged its clients to boycott Facebook over the social media giant's failure to combat hate speech. New York-based 360i encouraged clients Thursday to pull...
Mike Pompeo blasts John Bolton as a 'traitor' ahead of new book release
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blasted former national security adviser John Bolton as a “traitor” -- days before the release of his new book that includes unflattering claims about President...
All you need is gov: The most memorable moments from Cuomo's daily briefings
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's daily coronavirus briefings have drawn more than 59 million online views, boosted his job approval rating to record heights and given rise to a new breed of...
A fascinating alternate Giants reality without Eli Manning
You ask, we answer. The Post is fielding questions from readers about New York’s biggest pro sports teams and getting our beat writers to answer them in a series of...
Grocery giant expects to raise $1.3B in upcoming IPO
Grocery conglomerate Albertsons expects to raise up to $1.3 billion when it goes public amid a coronavirus-related sales boom.
'Lord of the Rings' and 'Alien' star dead at 88
The Shakespearean actor who played Bilbo Baggins also starred in "Chariots of Fire."
Triple H takes you inside WWE's hectic coronavirus 'shell game'
Paul “Triple H” Levesque describes WWE’s return to television production as “a shell game” in terms of “moving pieces around.” The company announced late Monday night that a member of...
Oklahoma venue asks Trump campaign for health plan before rally
Meghan Blood cited the city Health Department’s recent reports of spikes in COVID-19 cases and the state’s “encouragement for event organizers to follow CDC guidelines.”
'Shut up and listen': Brooks Koepka's solution to golf controversy
Don't expect Brooks Koepka to be mic'd up anytime soon. The four-time major champion aggressively dismissed the idea that is being pushed onto players in an attempt to liven up...
Chicago cop defies boss by kneeling outside union office
In apparent defiance of the head of Chicago’s powerful Fraternal Order of Police, a city cop posted a photo of herself kneeling in front of a union office, according to...
Joe Biden will accept nomination at scaled-back Milwaukee convention
Joe Biden plans to formally accept the Democratic presidential nomination in person at a scaled-back national party convention in Milwaukee later this summer.
Gov says 'overwhelmingly Hispanic' workers to blame for coronavirus spike
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pointed to clusters of “overwhelmingly Hispanic” laborers and agriculture workers for driving the state’s coronavirus spike.
The unlikely Instagram middleman behind Jamal Adams' Jets blowup
Jonathan Abrahams wants to set the record straight for all those critics ready to take away his right to be a Jets fan. He thinks the Jets should re-sign Jamal...
Confused driver barrels the wrong way down the highway
You’re going the wrong way! Connecticut State Police were able to stop an 85-year-old driver from speeding in the wrong direction on I-395 near Mohegan Sun. As motorists and troopers...
Ex-cop accused of killing Rayshard Brooks moved from jail for security concerns
The former Atlanta police officer charged with murder in the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks has been transferred from a jail to another facility amid security concerns before his court...
Atlanta cop calls killing of Rayshard Brooks a 'total tragedy'
Atlanta cop Devin Brosnan, who is charged with aggravated assault in the deadly shooting of Rayshard Brooks, described the encounter as a “tragic event” and said he looks forward to...
18-year-old security guard fatally shot by deputies in California
An armed auto body shop security guard was fatally shot by Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies Thursday night, a report said. The man, identified by his boss to CBSLA as...
Canadian surgeon 'Dr. 6ix' accused of filming thousands of exposed patients
A Canadian plastic surgeon is accused of filming thousands of exposed patients in his Toronto clinic without their consent, according to reports. Dr. Martin Jugenburg, 45, who calls himself “Dr....
Steelers veteran: This time team will be united on any protest call
PITTSBURGH — Cam Heyward is well-versed in the sometimes messy optics associated with taking a stand against social injustice. The Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end and his teammates met it head...
Jimmy Kimmel is taking a break from his long-running talk show
Jimmy Kimmel is taking a lengthy summer break from the late-night hosting gig he has had for nearly 18 years. Kimmel announced Thursday he will be stepping away from "Jimmy...
SEC pushing Mississippi to change flag
JACKSON, Miss. — The Southeastern Conference is considering barring league championship events in Mississippi unless the state changes its Confederate-based flag. “It is past time for change to be made...
Shooter on run in New Zealand after one officer killed, one injured
New Zealand police said an officer was shot and killed and another wounded in the leg in Auckland on Friday morning when they stopped a car. The suspect was on...
NYPL releases Juneteenth reading list for kids
The list includes 65 book titles geared toward teaching about the black experience, history and current events.
Alaska's ‘Into the Wild’ bus removed from wilderness for 'public safety' reasons
An abandoned bus in the Alaska wilderness that was made famous by the book and film “Into the Wild" has been removed from its long-standing site for “public safety” reasons....
Maryland police chief resigns amid allegations of systemic racism in department
The police chief in Maryland's Prince George's County abruptly resigned Thursday, hours after police officers suing the department detailed new allegations of systemic racism. County Executive Angela Alsobrooks announced she...
Coronavirus has hit Tom Brady's Buccaneers
Tom Brady’s coaches have coronavirus. A Buccaneers assistant has tested positive for COVID-19 and two other Tampa Bay assistants have been quarantined, according to ESPN. The coach who tested positive...