March 12, 2022
Rangers close rough road trip on high note thanks to star's big night
The Rangers needed a pick-me-up, and they got it in the form of a solid win to end an otherwise disconcerting road trip.
Longtime Met lands with Phillies
Jeurys Familia, who often gave Mets’ fans headaches at the end of games, now has a new home. The 32-year-old reliever reached a one-year, $6 million deal with the Phillies...
Ballistic missiles fired at US consulate in Iraq
Up to a dozen ballistic missiles launched from Iran were fired early Sunday morning towards the US consulate in Iraq’s Kurdistan region capital of Erbil.
Biden is letting Putin run the Iran nuclear talks
Russia continues to direct the Iran nuclear talks with America’s approval while its army simultaneously turns Ukraine’s cities into rubble.
Extreme capital punishment: Saudi Arabia kills 81, its largest mass execution recorded
Saudi Arabia killed 81 alleged criminals Saturday, the largest mass execution recorded in the kingdom's modern history.
Devils nip Ducks in shootout
In the past couple of weeks, Nico Daws has staked a claim as the New Jersey Devils' No. 1 goaltender. Daws made 33 saves and stopped two Anaheim shootout attempts...
'Nobody was ever tougher on Russia than me': Trump says he'd be speaking to Putin to avoid WWIII
Former President Donald Trump asserted he would've talked Russian President Vladimir Putin out of invading Ukraine, the former president said during a rally in South Carolina.
Defending Players champ stays in hunt after strong round on 'insane' day
When Justin Thomas’ day at TPC Sawgrass was finished on Saturday, he let out an extended exhalation and rolled his eyes as he walked off the ninth green.
Even ‘EV’ Elon Musk mocks Biden’s ‘green’ hucksters
When Tesla EV boss Elon Musk calls out the green-energy hucksterism of Vice President Kamala Harris and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, it’s clear Democrats are pushing a bad plan.
'It's American psycho': Chilling video shows shooter open fire on sleeping homeless man in NYC
Police are hunting for a suspected serial shooter who has opened fire on two homeless people in Soho Saturday, killing one of them, sources said. One of the chillingly “cold-blooded”...
Villanova owns Big East again after nipping Creighton in final
Nothing changed in eight years. Despite the addition of Connecticut, despite the loaded state of the Big East this year. The conference hierarchy is still Villanova … followed by everyone...
New Yorkers confirm: High taxes are pushing them to flee the state in droves
A new poll could spell big trouble for New York: Nearly four of every 10 voters here are thinking of fleeing. Their No. 1 reason: high taxes.
As dangerous perps keep walking free, Hochul and sane Dems must insist: No state budget without criminal-justice fixes
Finally, some Democrats in the Legislature are pushing to fix the insane no-bail law.
Letters to the Editor — March 13, 2022
New York Post readers sound off on President Biden’s veteran hypocrisy, Florida’s education debate, climate reality and the horror of NYC’s hammer attack.
Yankees must answer these questions before start of season
Perhaps no team enters the second part of the offseason with more significant holes than the Yankees.
76-year-old woman attacked while walking in the Bronx
A 76-year-old woman was viciously attacked by an assailant who came up from behind and squeezed her breasts and butt
Off-duty MTA driver accused of strangling daughter
NYC bus driver Eric Olmedo, 40, was taken into custody and charged with attacking his daughter.
'It's unspeakable': Wheelchair no handicap for gruesome NYC serial killer
Two-time convicted killer Harvey Marcelin, 83, was charged this month with the gruesome dismemberment murder of Susan Leyden, 68, of Brooklyn.
Russian forces install new Ukrainian mayor after abducting elected one
Russian military forces have installed a new mayor for the embattled city of Melitopol — one day after its elected Mayor Ivan Fedorov was kidnapped by a group of 10...
Mets trade for All-Star pitcher to bolster rotation
The Mets added another arm to their rotation Saturday.
Husband of Brooklyn Democrat boss resigns as Eric Adams advisor
The husband of Brooklyn’s Democratic Party boss and a top ally of Mayor Adams has abruptly resigned after officials learned his hiring violated government rules.
NYCFC claim first MLS win of season
Alex Callens scored a goal — the first this season for the defending MLS Cup champions — and New York City FC breezed to a 4-1 victory over CF Montreal...
LA reporter covering deadly hit-and-run interrupted by another car wreck
Los Angeles TV reporter Gene Kang got the shock of his life when a hit-and-run car wreck was caught live on camera behind him.
Out for blood: Customs officers seize about 300 leeches in Philadelphia
Jars stuffed with slimy leeches -- bound for three states -- were seized by customs officers in Philadelphia last month.
Three injured in separate shootings across NYC
A 38-year-old man was shot in the arm in Manhattan early Saturday morning, one of three people nailed by gunfire overnight, the NYPD said.
Nervously waiting out Selection Sunday wasn't always like this
At various locales around the country, waiting out Selection Sunday will have little angst or be filled with nerves.
I paid $25K to clone my cat — but my new pet is completely different
Kelly Anderson's beloved cat Chai was sick and died young, so she spent $25,000 to clone her companion "out of pure love" for her pet.
Ben Simmons still sounds far away from playing for Nets
Ben Simmons wasn’t ready for full team work on Saturday, as the Nets had initially anticipated. And it sounds as if it could be a while until he is. While...
Max Scherzer shows first glimpse of what he brings to Mets' staff
From the first of the five mounds just beyond the left-field stands at Clover Field, Scherzer threw a pitch. Hefner never flinched.
NYC lawyer's driver's license suspended after thief crashed his car: lawsuit
The New York Department of Motor Vehicles suspended a Manhattan lawyer's driver's license because his stolen car was uninsured when it was crashed by a thief, he claims.
2 employees stabbed at MoMA by man whose membership was revoked
Two employees were stabbed Saturday afternoon inside the Museum of Modern Art in Midtown, resulting in a chaotic scene that had patrons running for the exits.
Alleged Florida drug dealer jailed after West Point cadets overdose on spring break
Florida cops have arrested alleged drug dealer Axel Giovany Casseus who they say sold the fentanyl-laced cocaine to several West Point cadets who overdosed.
'It was a home': NYC skaters, locals pushing to get fenced-off Brooklyn Banks back
Manhattan locals, skaters and a non-profit are fed up with the city's glacial pace of repairs to the Brooklyn Bridge.
Cristiano Ronaldo gets standing ovation from Tom Brady for setting all-time goals mark
The NFL's greatest rose to applaud the soccer great.
More than 1 ton of fentanyl seized in NYC in 2021 -- soaring 206 percent in one year
Law enforcement seized 2,420 pounds of synthetic opioids across New York last year, with 95 percent of that haul in the Big Apple alone.
Four players in hot water before conference title game over vulgar video
Four Kent State players have been disciplined by the Mid-American Conference for a profane video posted in advance of Saturday’s championship game against rival Akron.
Coach fired before March Madness after allegations of serious NCAA violations
On the doorstep of the NCAA Tournament and on the heels of another round of allegations, LSU has fired head basketball coach Will Wade, according to multiple reports. In the...
Mom lets kids swear — but they have to call her 'Ma’am' and pay rent at 16
A mum has left the internet divided after sharing the Dos and Don'ts her kids have to follow, which include paying rent.
Uber to roll out fuel surcharge in United States with surging gas prices
Uber said US customers, excluding New York City, will have to pay a fuel surcharge as the ride-hailing firm tries to address concerns of drivers and couriers hit by record-high...
Why Rangers should think twice about dealing top trade chips
If Ryan Strome does not sign an extension by March 21, the Rangers are going to need all those chips over the summer to trade for a second-line center
Family feud leads to stolen ashes from Queens funeral home: lawsuit
A dispute between a woman and her dead sister's kids got so bad, she allegedly stole her sibling's ashes from Leahy-McDonald Funeral Home in Queens, a lawsuit claims.
Ukrainian booked to perform in US circus trapped in Poland after fleeing war
Anastasiia Savych, a 20-year-old dancer, is holed up in Poland after fleeing Kyiv. She now worries about how her family members will survive as the Russian assault closes in on...
LI resident shot by off-duty NYPD cop was drunk, mistakenly went to wrong house: friend
A drunk Rinaldo Laviolette was trying to open the door of Detective Douglas DeOtto's home on March 5 because he thought it was the pal's house, a friend of Laviolette...
How Joe Douglas plans to approach start of free agency
The mission of improving the Jets goes into another gear this week with the beginning of free agency.
Former Knicks coach talks team's failings, Memphis squad, Ja Morant
Larry Brown — the former Knicks head coach, Long Beach native, East Hampton summer resident and Hall of Famer — is a part of Memphis’ renaissance as a basketball mecca.
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny bashes 'insane tsar' Putin from behind bars
On Friday, Navalny spoke out against Putin's invasion of Ukraine in a grainy video of a court proceeding recorded in the Pokrov maximum security prison.
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Kamala Harris promises continued support for Ukraine
Vice President Harris promised continued United States support on behalf of Ukraine
Cowboys trading star wide receiver to Browns for draft picks
The Cowboys are finalizing a trade that will send Amari Cooper and a sixth-rounder to the Browns in exchange for fifth- and sixth-round picks.
One-third of US child COVID deaths happened during Omicron surge
Since the beginning of the year, 550 children in the US have died from COVID-19, compared with 1,017 kids over the preceding 22 months.
Steer clear of this high-risk, high-reward outfielder in fantasy baseball
Roto Rage doesn’t need to sell you on Byron Buxton’s ability — he’s a first-round talent with all the tools to help you win your fantasy league.
The top 30 NFL free agents and where they'll likely land
Here is The Post’s list of the top 30 free agents along with suitors and predictions, based on conversations with NFL sources.
MLB ignoring main issues plaguing league
Hundreds of players will flock to Spring Training to try to restore a once great game before it’s much too late as opposed to very late? How do you return...
Security firm CEO viewed as top contender for new FDNY commissioner
Robert S. Tucker joins other top contenders Terryl Brown, the FDNY’s top lawyer, and Laura Kavanagh, who has served as acting commissioner since Daniel Nigro retired on Feb. 16.
NYC restaurants emerge from jab mandate half empty, stiffed by Washington
The number of people employed by New York City restaurants declined 25.4 percent from the end of 2019 to the end of 2021, according to the latest figures in a...
NYPD employee put to work in rodent-infested closet after protesting hiring practices: lawsuit
The NYPD uses a "biased investigation process" to boot civil service candidates from working with the department, according to court papers.
Jay Bilas talks 'crazy' March Madness expectations, Coach K, top NBA prospects
With the meat of March Madness getting ready to tip off this week, longtime ESPN college basketball analyst and former Duke star Jay Bilas takes a shot at some NCAA...
First MLB trade after lockout wasn't kind to the Yankees
The first trade of the post-lockout baseball season had special interest to the Yankees.
Erin go sober: Dozens of Irish bars closed in Manhattan since pandemic
At least 25 Irish pubs closed in Manhattan during the two years of the pandemic, according to Sean Murphy of the New York bar resource MurphGuide.
Vladimir Putin's wife thought he was dumping her during marriage proposal
Lyudmila Shkrebneva recounted the odd proposal in "First Person," a biography which contains interviews with many who were close to the leader.
Former US ambassador to Russia takes heat for 'Hitler' remarks
Michael McFaul made the remarks during an appearance on "The Rachel Maddow Show" Friday evening.
Biden says Russian stock market will 'blow up' when it reopens after sanctions
President Biden said he expected the Russian stock market to blow up the second it reopens.
Braves' Freddie Freeman backup plan isn't good news for Yankees
If Freddie Freeman leaves Atlanta and does not land in The Bronx, the Yankees could wind up whiffing on two juicy first base options.
Manhattan sushi bar Masa charging $1,000 a meal — before drinks
Starting in April, a prized bar seat “experience” at Masa will increase by $150,
Signs of the time: Hilarious notes left by NYC neighbors
The writing is on the wall, in the handwritten notes of these New Yorkers.
Russian rapper Oxxxymiron plans anti-war charity concerts to support Ukraine
Russia has instituted a severe crackdown on dissent and protest against the war, which Oxxxymiron said forced him to take the concert abroad.
NYC man with lengthy rap sheet charged in unprovoked flipping of wagon carrying toddler
Christopher Elder, 31, allegedly accosted a woman who was pushing her toddler granddaughter in a stroller as she tossed out trash in Flushing early Friday, according to the NYPD.
How Giants' cap-space mess will impact free agency plan
There will be no spending spree for the Giants when the negotiating window for NFL free agents opens.
Reality bytes: Hunter Biden's laptop repairman harassed, nearly bankrupt
The Delaware computer repair shop owner who alerted the FBI to Hunter Biden's infamous laptop says he's faced harassment from Big Tech, the IRS and other government agencies ever since.
Is Steve Cohen set for another spending spree among burning MLB questions
How much with Steve Cohen spend on Mets payroll and other burning questions as spring training begins.
Copacabana forever: the "hottest spot north of Havana" has yet another rebirth
The sixth and latest iteration of the Copacabana opened last month on West 51st Street in Hell’s Kitchen.
Pump the breaks: Stickers blast Biden at gas pumps
Decals of a finger-pointing President Biden, with the words “I did that!” in big, bold print, have been appearing on fuel pumps across the country.
Jamaal Bowman facing primary challenge
Rep. Jamaal Bowman will face a primary challenge from Westchester County Legislator Vedat Gashi.
Woman raped at Manhattan church by homeless man: lawsuit
A homeless man beat and raped a woman inside a Manhattan church — a "sickening" attack that ended only when a hero priest intervened.
One NFL team plans to make 'aggressive' Deshaun Watson trade offer
The twisted sweepstakes are set to begin. A day after a Texas jury decided Deshaun Watson will not face criminal charges related to nine allegations of sexual misconduct from massage...
Club OD: Overdose-reversing drug coming to a bar near you
A Brooklyn lawmaker wants to provide bars and nightclubs with 10 free units of the opioid overdose-reversing drug Narcan.
Vaxxed or axed: City workers to face firing over vaccine mandate deadline
New York City public employees had until Friday to prove they had completed their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Q&A: House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy says Putin 'evil' but Biden 'weak'
McCarthy (R-California) is the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives and possible future Speaker of the House if the GOP takes control of the chamber in the November elections.
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How an engaged Kyrie Irving on defense can unlock everything the Nets could be
Facing James Harden, Kyrie Irving showed he can be the key to the Nets' title hopes, but will he be?
Army football player among six hospitalized after overdose on Spring Break
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The U.S. Military Academy and fire-rescue officials said Friday that at least two of the school's cadets, including a football player, were involved in a situation...
Children fleeing Ukraine conflict 'disappearing' at borders
Aid workers are seeing many kids being sent alone to neighboring countries by desperate parents, and with no one to meet them as they cross the border.
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Zelensky claims Russian invasion of Ukraine could reach peaceful 'settlement'
Images of the devastated city emerged early Saturday, showing destroyed homes, apartment buildings, houses of worship, highway bridges and a hospital.
Singer Jewel predicted the tragic death of Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh
A new book reveals the shocking downfall of the once-celebrated e-commerce CEO Tony Hsieh, who died after a mysterious 2020 house fire.
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Brush up on your deal hunting skills with this sale on an electric toothbrush, plus accessories.
Hoosiers carry momentum into matchup with Iowa
Indiana looks to continue their impressive run after a win over Illinois when they take on Iowa.
Petitioners don't want NYC's Theodore Roosevelt statue sent to N. Dakota
The bronze depiction of the Rough Rider on horseback flanked by an African man and Native American was removed in January and is currently in storage.
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Holocaust survivor, 85, desperate to testify against Pittsburgh synagogue shooter
Holocaust survivor Judah Samet, 84, is desperate to testify against the Pittsburgh synagogue shooter while he still can.
'There's not enough bourbon': Daylight savings time is a living hell for parents
The clocks are set to spring forward this Sunday at 2 a.m., and parents have been dreading it — and the havoc it will wreak on their kids.
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Lower East Side Lenin statue goes all in for Ukraine
The 18-foot copper statue stood for years on a rental building called Red Square at 250 Houston St. The communist leader's likeness faced south toward Wall Street with his arm...
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich disqualified by Premier League
Abramovich, who has owned the team since 2003, has come under scrutiny worldwide for his ties to Russian autocrat Vladimir Putin.
Take the Aggies to cover as underdogs against Arkansas
The Arkansas Razorbacks enter this game as favorites, but the Texas A&M Aggies have a defense that can keep things close.
Eric Adams down on Bitcoin bets he invested paychecks in
The cryptocurrency-curious politician promised to put his first three paychecks — after taxes and other deductions — into the two largest cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Cornell can hold their own against Princeton
Cornell finds themselves as the underdogs against Princeton. After splitting the season series with Princeton, Big Red has a solid chance to cover in the semifinal of the Ivy League...
You've Gott to be kidding: Two Illinois candidates, same name, one ballot
A small-time race for county treasurer in southern Illinois got wild last week when incumbent Ashley Gott received a challenge — from Ashley Gott.
'I'm no escort': Woman sues for $30M after NYPD puts her pic on 'wanted' poster
The NYPD wrongly used a sexy snap of a Queens woman on a "wanted" poster for a thieving hooker.
Jump on the huge favorite in American East Tournament final
Vermont is a massive favorite over UMBC in the America East Tournament final on Saturday, which starts an epic day of college hoops at 11 a.m. Eastern. And they will...
UMBC's shooting will give Vermont a fight
UMBC and Vermont will play for the American East championship, with Vermont currently sitting as massive favorites in the game.
Inside the wet and wild world of drug smugglers who use 'narco submarines'
Inside the weird world of narco submarines and the dealers who run money and drugs underwater.
Voters increasingly pessimistic heading into midterms: poll
The survey from Schoen Cooperman Research showed that 54% of Americans now firmly believe the country to be on the "wrong track."
Ukraine war finally awakens a sleeping free world
Perhaps what will confound future historians the most is how dramatically the alarm bells have been ringing these past three decades.
How TikTok has become a dangerous breeding ground for mental disorders
A new group of social media stars are surging on TikTok: Mental health influencers.
Real life of ‘Flowers’ author VC Andrews was as creepy as her gothic novels
The real life of "Flowers" author VC Andrews was nearly as creepy as her gothic novels.
‘Come from Away’ actress saw real-life American kindness on road trip
Broadway actress Sharon Wheatley, who plays Diane in "Come From Away," had promised her wife, Martha Donaldson, that they could RV around America when they retired. But there was a...
The smart pick to win Ivy League Tournament
In the world of college basketball, especially in conference tournament week, the Ivy League marches to the beat of its own drum. The Ivy League conference tournament, known as Ivy...
‘One Italian Summer’ is the book you'll want your mom to read
In the summer of 2019, author Rebecca Serle and her mother went on a trip to Italy, visiting Rome and the idyllic town of Positano on the Amalfi Coast. It...
How Silicon Valley taught America to treat work as a religion
How Silicon Valley taught America to treat work as a religion.
A Trump re-election will not make America great again: Ex-AG Barr
William P. Barr's new memoir candidly recounts his time serving as attorney general under Presidents George H.W. Bush and Donald Trump.
How Putin’s rat-infested childhood shaped his philosophy on war
As a youngster growing up in the 1960s, Putin was a typical Russian hooligan.
Americans feel less free, don’t trust leaders post-COVID pandemic: poll
A new poll released exclusively to The Post reveals that Americans feel their core freedoms are less secure than before the pandemic.
Andy Murray wins 700th career match
Andy Murray overcame a slow start and a third set service break to beat Taro Daniel 1-6 6-2 6-4 in the first round of Indian Wells on Friday and notch...
Latest Russia-Ukraine news: Russia targets several Kyiv suburbs and Ukrainian university in night shellings
Follow the news updates of the war in Ukraine with the New York Post’s live coverage. For the latest, click here. What you need to know: Video appears to show...
Arkansas judge left in a shoebox as a newborn, discovers birth parents after Fox News interview
He learned he had been left swaddled in a shoebox in front of an apartment building March 20, 1965, which he had always thought was his birthday.
Pink Floyd removes music from streaming platforms in Russia and Belarus
Members of Pink Floyd 'strongly condemn' Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Yankees must play divisional foe without unvaccinated players
The Yankees face the risk of being shorthanded any time they play one of their AL East foes on the road this season.
Army football player among hospitalized after cadets OD on laced-cocaine in Florida
West Point officials said they were investigating the incident Thursday, and did not identify the students, some of whom were reportedly on the academy's football team.
Two key Islanders return to lineup
The Islanders are whole again. After missing nearly two weeks worth of games, Mathew Barzal and Zdeno Chara returned to the lineup in Friday night’s 5-2 win over the Jets.
Two men killed by camel that escaped from Tennessee petting zoo
The two Tennessee men were pronounced dead at the scene.
Mets face this delicate test when it comes to their two aces
Are 25 days enough to prepare for a season?
Russian forces continue push toward Kyiv, ramp up air and artillery attacks
Ukrainians were told to seek shelter early Saturday morning as Russian troops invaded Kyiv, Lviv, Kharkiv, Cherkasy, and the Sumy region.
LeBron's 50-point takes ex-Knicks great out of record book
LOS ANGELES — LeBron James scored 50 points for the 15th time in his career and helped rally the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half to a 122-109 victory...
Raducanu says Murray's historic win gave her a boost at Indian Wells
Emma Raducanu said she drew inspiration from Andy Murray's bruising come-from-behind victory after she dropped the second set in her match at Indian Wells on Friday.
Legendary coach makes NBA history
Gregg Popovich's name is on top of the NBA regular-season victory list. He thinks of it more as a group accomplishment.
Kyrie Irving's performances continue to be a tease for Nets
Every gorgeous floater or savvy play from Irving excites the team and fan base. But excitement becomes realization soon enough.
This Yankee relieved 'knowing I have a job again'
After three-plus months of waiting, the Yankees’ Luke Voit is among the players relieved the MLB lockout is over
WWE star suffers broken neck during Friday night's 'Smackdown'
WWE superstar Big E suffered a devastating neck injury during an episode of "Smackdown" on Friday night.
Dan Hurley's UConn squad closing gap but not there yet
Dan Hurley has closed the gap. You better believe that isn’t good enough for him. But Villanova is still Big East king for now.
US freezes assets of Putin rep's family, Instagram influencer daughter
The stateside assets of billionaire Viktor Vekselberg, Dmitriy Peskov, his wife and children, along with 12 lawmakers, were frozen for enabling Putin’s unjustified and unprovoked war.
Elderly Ukrainian couple confront armed Russian soldiers: video
In the clip, three armed Russian soldiers in combat gear approach the front of the couple’s gated driveway and begin breaking in.
Willie Nelson's sister, Bobbie, dead at 91
Bobbie Nelson was the first member of Willie's band as his pianist and singer
Villanova gets help from unlikely sources to reach Big East final
It felt and sounded like the old Big East. The result was familiar to the new one.