November 19, 2019
Navy SEAL could be ousted by unit, despite Trump intervention
Chief Petty Officer Edward Gallagher will likely be dismissed from his elite unit on Wednesday — days after President Trump opted to restore his rank.
Ryan Strome became untouchable with stunning Rangers run
Though the return of Mika Zibanejad, who joined his Rangers teammates at practice Tuesday while clad in non-contact duds, is hardly imminent, coach David Quinn already has one idea about...
Missing nanny's ex sent her angry texts on night she disappeared
John Ozbilgen fired off at least 10 angry texts and Facebook messages to his ex, Stephanie Parze, on the night she disappeared.
Kyrie Irving's injury status looking a bit more bleak for Nets
The Nets will be without Kyrie Irving for a third straight game as a lingering shoulder injury continues to sideline the point guard longer than expected. Ahead of their matchup...
GoFundMe set up for 'throuple' pol Katie Hill
A GoFundMe page was established to help cover the costs of former Congresswoman Katie Hill's legal efforts to bring down those responsible for leaking nude photos of her that ended...
Transit groups give NYPD an 'F' on bus lane enforcement
Transit advocates slapped the NYPD with an “F” for failing to enforce bus lanes across the city on Tuesday — and their report claims cops are among the city’s biggest...
Carmelo Anthony displays rust in long-awaited NBA return
It wasn't a storybook return, but Carmelo Anthony is back on an NBA court. Anthony, who played his first NBA game in more than a year, started at power forward...
St. John's and its top gun looking to get back on track
The opening stanza of the Mike Anderson era had provided little but thrills. Three low-major opponents came to Queens and left with double-digit losses, unable to match the talent or...
Cops search for masked man who vandalized more than 50 cars in Bay Ridge
Police on Tuesday released an image of the person suspected in vandalizing more than 50 cars parked on a leafy Brooklyn street this weekend. The suspect, dressed in all black...
US blanks Cuba to reach Nations League semifinals
Five weeks after a dismal loss in Canada left the United States on the verge of elimination from the first CONCACAF Nations League, the Americans advanced to the semifinals with...
Playboy Bunnies swapped for Live Nation events at former famed club
The Bunnies may be gone but not forgotten. After The Post reported Thursday that the Playboy Club at the West 42nd Street Cachet Hotel would be closing, a story elsewhere...
Spencer Dinwiddie remains defiant as NBA feud escalates
Spencer Dinwiddie is officially in a standoff with the NBA. After the league shot down Dinwiddie’s proposal to turn his player contract into a digital token in September, both sides...
Besieged Hong Kong protesters resort to daring sewer escapes
Pro-democracy students besieged and trapped by police at a Hong Kong university for days have resorted to daring escapes — including crawling through narrow sewer tunnels in search of a...
'Jealous' Ohio mom gets 37 years in prison for killing her 3 sons
An Ohio woman was sentenced to 37 years in prison on Tuesday for suffocating three of her boys to death because she was jealous over attention they got from her...
National Enquirer documentary gets extended run in theaters
The limited theater run of “Scandalous: The Untold Story of the National Enquirer” has been extended through the weekend at Quad Cinema on West 13th Street in Manhattan. The documentary...
Islanders complete wild rally to push point streak to 15
PITTSBURGH — Islanders coach Barry Trotz insists his team isn’t keeping track of its torrid start, even as the weeks pass and the victories pile up. Probably time to start....
Commercial rent 'stabilization' bill terrifies real estate industry
The latest New York City Council proposal giving the real estate industry agita involves commercial rent “stabilization.” “It’s terrifying,” exclaimed one prominent owner, who asked for anonymity. “It is New...
How Al Sharpton keeps his troubled charity free from scrutiny
The Rev. Al Sharpton’s troubled charity, the National Action Network, has dodged scrutiny paid other nonprofits — despite paying him $1 million last year — thanks to his political clout,...
Texas couple sentenced to prison for disposing of their 2-year-old in tub of acid
A Texas couple was sentenced to more than a decade in jail Wednesday for disposing of the remains of their drowned 2-year-old in a vat of acid, a report said....
Goodwin: Why Dems are worried after latest impeachment hearing
If coup-coup Nancy Pelosi has a panic button, now would be a good time to lean on it. With signs that Americans are tuning out the impeachment hearings, the clock...
Devils' mini win streak snapped in ugly loss to Bruins
The Devils' modest win streak is over. David Pastrnak and Matt Grzelcyk scored two goals apiece, and Brad Marchand added three assists to lead the Boston Bruins over the New...
Hearst execs stunned by magazine division's unionization plans
Hearst executives were blindsided by the news that editorial employees in the magazine division that houses Cosmopolitan, Esquire and other titles wanted to unionize. And now they’re trying to persuade...
Sinclair Broadcast Group skips out on impeachment hearings
Right-leaning TV network Sinclair Broadcast Group appears to have skipped Tuesday’s impeachment hearings in the House of Representatives. Stephanie Ruhle of NBC was happy to jump into its abandoned seat....
New coffee startup creates competition for Starbucks and Dunkin'
Watch out Starbucks and Dunkin’ — there’s a new startup in town that’s vowing to sell New Yorkers a cup-of-joe cheaper and faster than the competition. Bandit, founded by one...
Michael Ferro sells 25% stake in Daily News owner Tribune Publishing
Michael Ferro, the former chairman of Tribune Publishing, is selling his 25% stake in the newspaper giant for $118 million to Heath Freeman’s Alden Global Capital — a New York...
Giants' offensive weapon is stuck in injury limbo
The plan was to go back to campus, to breathe in that old college spirit on the sidelines watching his Ole Miss team play LSU. “But the injury happened,’’ Evan...
Nevada Gaming Commission regulators eye Steve Wynn’s ex-wife
The regulators going after casino mogul Steve Wynn for allegedly having sex with staffers are also asking questions about his ex-wife, Elaine, sources tell The Post. The Nevada Gaming Commission,...
The one Jet Joe Douglas should bring back
Jets general manager Joe Douglas has many decisions to make about this roster in the offseason, but one that should be easy for him is bringing back Jordan Jenkins. The...
High school students beat autistic teen unconscious: report
An autistic teen was found in a pool of blood after he was allegedly beaten and knocked unconscious by several students at a Kentucky high school last Thursday, according to...
Woman convicted in brutal murder of boyfriend's 8-year-old daughter
A woman in Illinois, accused of killing her boyfriend’s 8-year-old daughter by kicking her so hard in the stomach that it tore her intestine, was convicted of first-degree murder, according to reports....
Why Raiders are a true respectability test for Jets
When the Jets schedule was released in April, it was clear the team would have to survive an early tough stretch, thrive in a midseason weak stretch and then pull...
SUNY New Paltz student falls 150 feet to her death while hiking
A 20-year-old student at SUNY New Paltz slipped off a cliff and plummeted 150 feet to her death while hiking with friends, police and school officials said Tuesday. Katherine Vollmer...
Mets' catching search is coming into focus
The Mets, clearly motivated to improve their catching corps, have expressed interest in free agent Robinson Chirinos, according to an industry source. Chirinos, who will turn 36 next June, enjoyed...
De Blasio finally holds a bill signing — his first since March
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday signed a dozen bills into law — his first bill signings since mid-March. De Blasio stopped pulling out his pen to sign bills after...
Coming soon: Bloomberg apologies for everything else he did right as mayor
Michael Bloomberg apologized last weekend for his policy of “Stop, Question and Frisk,” which, he now says, was wrong. Speaking before a mostly black audience at a church, the former...
Alleged 'womb raider' gives birth while being held on murder charges
One of the women accused of slaughtering a pregnant Chicago teenager and ripping the baby from her womb gave birth to her own child this month, authorities said. Desiree Figueroa...
Alexander Vindman condemned himself in his impeachment testimony
The commander-in-chief ought to fire Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, who serves on the National Security Council, for rank insubordination. That is the key takeaway from Tuesday’s hearings in the Democratic...
Devin Nunes spars with Adam Schiff, calls impeachment probe a 'drug deal'
GOP House Intelligence Committee member Rep. Devin Nunes slammed the House Democrats' impeachment probe, referring to the proceedings as a “drug deal” at Tuesday’s public hearings. The remarks, which came...
Giveaway to city school bus drivers is a must-veto for Gov. Cuomo
Kudos to the Citizens Budget Commission for flagging yet another horrible bill that demands a veto from Gov. Andrew Cuomo: an outrageous effort to give school bus drivers special privileges...
Lawyer stole people's identities to file over 300 fake disability lawsuits: feds
Now he needs his own lawyer. Federal prosecutors have charged an attorney with filing over 300 lawsuits under the Americans with Disabilities Act -- on behalf of two clients who had...
Teen violinist severely burned when Bronx class lab experiment goes horribly wrong
A Bronx high-school chemistry-class experiment went horribly awry, creating a “fireball’’ that severely burned a violin-playing honors student and another teen, a new lawsuit claims. The terrifying incident was at...
Suddenly, Iran is aflame with protest
Iran is suddenly seeing its largest protests in years, in over 100 cities — and the government’s cracking down hard. Amnesty International reports more than 100 deaths, while exile groups...
To protect free speech, SUNY Binghamton must throw the book at these bullies
SUNY Binghamton is the nation’s latest free-speech flashpoint, with far-left student mobs asserting the power to decide who gets to speak on campus — or even set up a table...
Greg Bird's future with Yankees is at its crossroads
By 8 p.m. Wednesday, the Yankees have to make a decision that will impact Greg Bird’s future with the organization. That’s the deadline for teams to tender contracts to players...
How to make easy Thanksgiving dinner in under 1 hour using an Instant Pot
Roasting a turkey used to mean hours of pacing and peering into the oven. But thanks to a trendy kitchen gadget, home cooks can now make a beautiful brown bird...
Jets' Quincy Enunwa isn't giving up on his football career
Quincy Enunwa isn’t talking like someone who has put on a helmet and shoulder pads for the last time. The oft-injured Jets receiver, who was ruled out for the season...
Suspect in Brooklyn pizzeria slaying 'a patsy,' lawyer says
He's just a pizza patsy. A Long Island man charged with gunning down the owner of an iconic Brooklyn pizza joint in 2016 is being framed, his lawyer said at...
Columbia grad gets 5 years for beating dad with wrench
A Manhattan judge Tuesday ordered a Columbia University graduate tossed behind bars for five years for bludgeoning his father with a metal wrench during a battle over his late mom’s...
LSU stays on top as CFP rankings face an Alabama decision
The College Football Playoff rankings were unchanged at the top this week, with LSU first followed by Ohio State, Clemson and Georgia. The selection committee’s third weekly rankings had little...
Ex-Poly Prep student claims he was sexually abused by Latin teacher
A former student at Brooklyn's tony Poly Prep Country Day School filed a lawsuit against the school claiming he was sexually abused by a teacher and witnessed other abuse that...
ThriveNYC struggles to make a difference because staffers don't stick around
A key part of First Lady Chirlane McCray's ThriveNYC program that trains employees at community groups to address mental health problems is struggling to make a dent because the nonprofit...
3 easy Thanksgiving Brussels sprouts recipes from NYC chefs
This Thanksgiving, it's all about the sprouts. Back in the day, no foodie would dream of serving up controversial, cruciferous Brussels sprouts at their annual feast. That's because people used...
Reporter spotted chugging her coffee is hero of impeachment hearings
She stirred up a "latte" laughs during Tuesday's impeachment hearings. A woman seated behind Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman as he testified at the House Intelligence Committee caused a viral moment...
Linebacker's 'big jump' hasn't come and it's killing the Giants defense
Nearly halfway through his rookie contract, the answer is supposed to be a swift and unconditional “yes’’ when it comes to determining Lorenzo Carter’s worthiness to get a second deal...
Yoenis Cespedes batting practice video could have larger Mets meaning
It qualified as only a little less surprising than video footage of Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster or the Mets’ Bombshell Candidate: Yoenis Cespedes taking batting practice?! Out of nowhere...
House Dems tap Maloney to be Oversight Committee's first female chair
Manhattan Rep. Carolyn Maloney Tuesday cleared her first hurdle to become chair of the powerful House Oversight Committee, succeeding the late Rep. Elijah Cummings. Maloney got the nomination from the...
Knicks point guard's return will have to wait
Frank Ntilikina will not be getting unseated as the Knicks’ starting point guard any time soon. Not only has the 21-year-old been playing well in nine straight starts since getting...
Ethics agency refuses to release whistleblower complaint on Cuomo leak scandal
The state's embattled ethics agency refused Tuesday to release the whistleblower complaint that prompted the state's Inspector General to open a probe into leaks involving Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state...
Tom Hanks was born to play Mr. Rogers
If you were raised on Mister Rogers, you may find your tear ducts a little wobbly in the opening credits.
Teen used remote-controlled car to smuggle $100K worth of meth into US from Mexico: feds
A 16-year-old boy was busted for allegedly using a remote-controlled car to smuggle over $100,000 worth of meth into California from Mexico, authorities said Tuesday. U.S. Border Patrol agents spotted...
Penn State QB takes action against death threats: 'Sick and tired'
The death threats and hatred were becoming too much for Sean Clifford to look at. He no longer is. The Penn State quarterback told reporters Tuesday he has turned off...
O'Neill defends stop-and-frisk after Bloomberg apology
"It helps us get weapons off the street, it helps keep the city safe," the commissioner said in an interview with 1010 WINS's Juliet Papa. "But it has to be...
This hotel costs less than $1 a night — but there's a creepy catch
They'll be watching you.
'21 Bridges' review: A predictable NYPD hit-job
“21 Bridges” is one of the worst depictions of our city ever filmed.
NYC could be next prostitution hub if legalized: trafficking survivors
Trafficking survivors Rebecca Bender, 38, and Bekah Charleston, 37, spoke at an event Monday night in Manhattan where they detailed the “horrific” experience of being sold across the country, including...
New Zealand massacre manifesto sent to Syracuse students
A white supremacist manifesto reportedly authored by the suspect behind the Christchurch, New Zealand, mass shooting was believed to be electronically distributed to students at Syracuse University early Tuesday —...
Disgraced pol Hiram Monserrate plots latest comeback with Assembly bid
The felon, who was elected a Democratic district leader in Queens last year, has filed paperwork to run for Assembly in a primary challenge against incumbent Jeffry Aubry, one of...
Family of woman injured in FDR fatal crash slams NYPD cop
The family of a passenger who was seriously injured when a speeding off-duty NYPD police officer crashed his personal car on the FDR Drive Saturday had harsh words for the...
Prison guards released on $100K bond in Jeffrey Epstein suicide case
The federal prison guards charged in connection with Jeffrey Epstein's jailhouse suicide pleaded not guilty Tuesday afternoon and were released on $100,000 bond each. Tova Noel, 31, and Michael Thomas,...
Tao delivers another sceney NYC restaurant with Cathédrale
Cathédrale in the Moxy East Village hotel "harkens back to a much earlier era," its publicity material says. And yes, the festive, jumbo place is a rollicking return to the...
Ex-British Airways exec took $5M in bribes in pay-to-play scheme: AG
A former British Airways exec allegedly took $5 million in bribes in a pay-to-play scheme for lucrative airport contracts, Attorney General Letitia James announced Tuesday. Steven Clark, 61, allegedly took...
Volker changes testimony based on new information
Former US envoy to Ukraine Kurt Volker’s testimony Tuesday in the House impeachment inquiry differed markedly from his October deposition, as the veteran diplomat said he had learned new details...
Give charter schools a chance and other commentary
From the left: Give Charters a Chance In The New York Times, Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) boldly argues that Democrats, especially presidential hopefuls, need to discuss “practical solutions to ensure...
CBS first major TV network to bail on impeachment hearings
CBS on Tuesday became the first big television network to hit the breaks on wall-to-wall coverage of the impeachment hearings. The network ended their special report of the hearings around...
Teacher on leave for apparent punch during student melee
A Pennsylvania middle school teacher trying to break up an after-school fight apparently slugged one of the brawling students, disturbing video shows. The all-out melee involving an unidentified male teacher...
Rob Manfred wants us to think Astros were alone — and he’s ready to hammer them
As MLB investigates possible illegal sign stealing, commissioner Rob Manfred says the league is zeroed in on the Astros and not other clubs. "Right now we are focused on the...
The best wine for Thanksgiving dinner, according to a top NYC sommelier
Whether you're fighting traffic or wrestling a bird into a roasting pan, Thanksgiving is hard work. But at least you can farm the wine pairing out to Aldo Sohm. "On...
Alleged drug dealer who fled agents can't be held on bail under new laws
A suspected drug dealer who narrowly missed a pedestrian as he drove down a Manhattan sidewalk to evade DEA task force agents was ordered held on bail Tuesday — but...
Masked Hong Kong protesters pose for portraits
Masks, umbrellas and black outfits protect protestors in Hong Kong from riot police, weapons and surveillance.
MLB All-Star faces 21 new felonies after police find 'child porn' stash
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Felipe Vazquez is facing 21 additional charges in his ongoing sexual assault case after investigators said Tuesday they found evidence of child pornography on his phone and...
David Fizdale gets James Dolan 'vote of confidence'
The heat may have been turned up under David Fizdale’s seat, but the Knicks coach is feeling good about the support he is getting from up top. In the four...
Volker, Morrison stress keeping US-Ukraine alliance during impeachment hearings
Ex-National Security Council Russia expert Tim Morrison testified during the House impeachment probe Tuesday that Ukraine remains under threat from Russia and needs continued US support. “I continue to believe...
Mom who lost son 3 hours after giving birth donates breast milk
A Neillsville, Wis., mother who lost her son just three hours after giving birth chose to pump her breast milk for 63 days after his death in an effort to...
Surgeons cut pounds of petroleum jelly out of 'Popeye' bodybuilder's biceps
The jelly were causing the muscles in his massive arms to rot.
Watch masked bandit pry open safe in $170K Brooklyn heist
The heist happened around 1 a.m. Friday at NYC Medallion Broker in Kensington after the burglar easily walked into the Coney Island Avenue building through an unlocked rear door, coops...
Subway workers threaten holiday slowdown as MTA contract talks heat up
Union workers are planning for a possible subway slowdown that could hit city trains during the holiday season as they try to ramp up pressure on MTA management amid heated...
'It's Lt. Col. Vindman': Impeachment witness snaps back at Devin Nunes
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman snapped back at ranking GOP House Intelligence Committee member Rep. Devin Nunes during Tuesday's impeachment hearings for referring to him as "Mr. Vindman" rather than by...
New species of prehistoric shark discovered in Kansas
The fossilized remains of a 91-million-year-old shark previously unknown to science have been discovered in Kansas, according to a new study. Known as Cretodus houghtonorum, the remains were discovered in...
Just 6% of the public believes Prince Andrew: poll
Just 6 percent of the public believes Prince Andrew, a new poll says. People were asked whether they thought the embattled royal was telling the truth during his disastrous weekend...
Suspected cartel violence prompts security warning to Americans in Mexico
Deadly violence unleashed in the Mexican border city of Nuevo Laredo prompted US officials to issue a security warning. The US consulate in Nuevo Laredo released the advisory Sunday as...
Angry fox attacks five people in New Jersey biting spree
Authorities first responded to Woodland Avenue in Verona around 9:15 a.m. Friday, following a report of a person bitten by a fox, NJ.com reported.
Nerf gun, yeti teddy bear make most dangerous toys list
World Against Toys Causing Harm unveiled its annual list Tuesday at a Boston children’s hospital.
Group hopes to prevent 'opossum dropping' on New Year’s Eve
RALEIGH, N.C. — A movement is growing in North Carolina to prevent the act of so-called “opossum dropping.” The practice involves suspending an opossum in a transparent box on New...
Henrik Lundqvist's self-review: 'I need to do better'
The fancy stats that include goals-saved above expectation flatter Henrik Lundqvist, and he knows it. For while the goaltender has often been exceptional under extended duress, he has also allowed...
'He never shuts up': Chris Russo blasts Tony Romo's NFL analysis
Tony Romo has received plenty of praise in his relatively short time as an NFL broadcaster, but Chris Russo has had enough of him. "Mad Dog" Russo ripped the former...
J.A. Happ trade rumblings part of Yankees' Gerrit Cole puzzle
The Yankees are in an enviable position as this offseason begins. They could line up the current roster and be projected for 90-plus wins. Of course, they are looking to...
Emilia Clarke says she was pressured to do nude scenes for 'GoT' fans
Fans might have loved the gratuitous nudity on "Game of Thrones," but not everyone on set was as pleased. Actress Emilia Clarke, who played Daenerys Targaryen on the HBO show,...
Most surprising places to make PETA's list of 'most vegan-friendly' cities
Looks like it’s getting easier to be a vegan in the heartland.
We weren't supposed to see Yoenis Cespedes taking batting practice
Endy Chavez deleted his video throwing batting practice to injured Mets star Yoenis Cespedes quicker than Yadier Molina’s home run rendered his game-saving catch in the 2006 NLCS an afterthought....
Disney World guests search for grieving strangers who gave heartbreaking gift
A woman shared a heartbreaking story on Facebook this week about her daughter's encounter with a grieving couple at Disney World in the hopes of finding them. Kara and Kyle...
The top tempting holiday treats Americans abandon their diets for
As we enter the holiday season, Americans are abandoning their attempts to be healthy -- and half will break their diet to give into the temptation of holiday food, according...
Michelle Obama's new book is just another craven cash grab
Not content with more than 10 million books sold, a Netflix deal in the high eight figures, a joint publishing advance with husband Barack worth $65 million, a highly profitable...
Listen to Episode 5 of 'Big Apple Buckets': Make or Break Time feat. Charlie Ward
The Knicks won a game by double digits Monday night for the first time this season. It was a jam-packed edition of "Big Apple Buckets" on Tuesday following the Knicks'...
120-year-old photo sparks Greta Thunberg conspiracy theories
She's powerful but she's not that powerful.
Report finds US is failing to stop China from stealing research
WASHINGTON — The United States government has failed to stop China from stealing intellectual property from American universities and lacks a comprehensive strategy for dealing with the threat, a congressional...
Alien life could be more common than previously thought
While some in the scientific community believe finding extraterrestrial life is "probably going to take a long time," others believe aliens could be more prevalent than previously thought. A new...
Majority of young adults think they're doing more to change the world than past generations
Seven in 10 young Americans work to create positive change on a daily basis, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Americans (aged 18–38) found that 67 percent believe...
New 'teflon' toilet spray prevents poop from sticking to seats
They could have called it "loo-brication."
Gut-busted: Florida man arrested after hiding drugs in belly button
A 380-pound Florida man used his belly button to stash a bag of meth, police said. Martin Skelly, 41, of St. Petersburg was busted early Saturday after he reportedly showed...
Man convicted by tainted NYPD cop Scarcella freed after 24 years behind bars
"This court does not find the testimony of the detective to be credible," Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Dena Douglas said before ordering a new trial for Elisio DeLeon, who was...
Bill Belichick enjoyed Patriots win, even if Tom Brady hated it
Tom Brady wasn't happy with the Patriots' 17-10 win over the Eagles on Sunday, but Bill Belichick sure was. The usually stoic New England coach smirked and declared a "Victory...
Jeffrey Epstein used 'strip of bedsheet' in first suicide attempt: feds
The indictment also alleges that one of the guards — Michael Thomas, 41 — was among the officers who responded to the initial, July 23 incident in the "Special Housing...
Trump slams 'sick' media for speculating about his health
President Trump bashed the media on Tuesday for speculating that his weekend visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center was due to major health problems. "These people are sick,"...
McDonald's 'Robin Hood' gave customers extra nuggets for years
He's "The Robin Hood of McNuggets."
Safety standards are making psych facilities feel 'prison-like'
HARTFORD, Conn. — New safety standards aimed at limiting suicide risks have led to overhauls inside hospitals around the country, with psychiatric facilities and wards removing bathroom doors, stripping artwork...
Pregnant woman fatally mauled by pack of dogs in woods: report
A six-months-pregnant woman was mauled to death by a pack of dogs in a forest in France, according to reports. Elisa Pilarski, 29, died Saturday afternoon in the Forest of...
'Tough' New York winter led D'Angelo Russell to Warriors
The Warriors' recent run of success wasn't the only thing that made Golden State an attractive destination for D'Angelo Russell. Russell, who was an All-Star with the Nets last season,...
UN calls Trump pardons of officers accused of war crimes 'troubling'
GENEVA -- A decision by President Trump to pardon two Army officers accused of war crimes and restore the rank of a third sends a disturbing signal to militaries, a...
Museum in Baltimore will only collect work by female artists in 2020
The director of the Baltimore Museum of Art said something radical must be done to rectify centuries of imbalance.
Man bites worker during attempted U-Haul robbery: cops
A man tried to steal two sets of truck keys at a Brooklyn U-Haul facility – and then bit an employee who confronted him, police said. The thief made his...
First male birth control injection coming soon to a penis near you
Would men endure a shot in the groin to prevent pregnancy? Indian researchers think so.
China may flex legal muscles over Hong Kong
BEIJING — Criticism from China’s rubber-stamp parliament of a Hong Kong court decision is raising concerns that Beijing may move to flex its legal muscles and overrule the verdict. That’s...
Sydney looks apocalyptic as wildfires rage across state
Thick smoke from wildfires has shrouded Sydney and its surrounding areas with health experts warning residents with medical conditions to remain indoors.
LaMelo Ball: I'm already better than brother Lonzo
LaMelo Ball is expected to be among the top picks in the 2020 NBA draft. Lavar Ball’s youngest son told a teammate in Australia he believes he’s already a better...
Hunter Biden's Ukraine ties may be conflict of interest: impeachment witnesses
A pair of White House officials testified during the House impeachment inquiry Tuesday that Hunter Biden's sweetheart gig on the board of directors of a Ukrainian energy giant while his...
Doctors warn of severe 'feather duvet lung' condition
Your feather comforter could make you seriously uncomfortable. A new study published Tuesday in the journal BMJ Case Reports gives a close-up look at what it's like to have a...
Trump says Republicans 'absolutely killing it' at 'scam' impeachment hearing
President Trump on Tuesday applauded Republicans for a job well done and tweeted a video slamming the whistleblower's lawyer as Day 3 of impeachment hearings got underway. "Republicans are absolutely...
Brooklyn Nets' Rodions Kurucs appears in court for domestic violence case
Brooklyn Nets forward Rodions Kurucs appeared before a judge on Tuesday morning for a third hearing in his domestic violence case in which he is accused of choking his girlfriend...
Arctic sea ice hits lowest level on record
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The US research vessel Sikuliaq can break through ice as thick as 2.5 feet. In the Chukchi Sea northwest of Alaska this month, which should be brimming...
Family pleads for donations to help ill infant — and gets a cruel reply
An Ohio family who posted signs in a local mall asking for donations to support their infant son battling two rare congenital disorders was met with a cruel response --...
Prince Andrew made racist Arab joke at dinner for Saudi royals: report
The Duke of York made a joke about camels “as worse as you can imagine” while mingling with British pols at Buckingham Palace, former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said, The...
Santa Clarita teen has 'a lot of guilt' for not saving slain pal
A 14-year-old student wounded in the Saugus High School shooting in Southern California says he feels a "lot of guilt" for running for his life instead of to the aid...
Adam Schiff blocks Republicans' attempts to question impeachment witnesses
Rep. Adam Schiff, the Democratic chair of the House Intelligence Committee, repeatedly stymied Republicans' attempts to question two witnesses in Tuesday's impeachment hearings. The first interruption by the California congressman...
Alex Smith's wife posts emotional video a year after gruesome injury
A year after Alex Smith suffered a devastating leg injury, the quarterback's wife, Elizabeth, is proud to see how far he has come. On Monday, Elizabeth shared an emotional video...
Car slams into cyclist and speeds off in dramatic hit-and-run
Look out! Although this St. Petersburg, Florida, cyclist had the right of way, it didn't stop these cars from speeding through the intersection. One of the vehicles hit the biker,...
Mass government protests continue to rage through Chile
Mass government protests continue to rage through Chile
Behind Dwayne Haskins' Redskins sideline pleas: 'Sucky situation'
Redskins offensive lineman Morgan Moses can't protect his passer on the field, but he'll try to defend him with the press. "What do I have to do to help you?...
New 'Cats' trailer: More fun, less furr-ocious
The latest trailer for the upcoming movie musical "Cats" seems more hiss-terical than hiss-trionic. Fur sure, the film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Broadway musical takes a less dark approach...
Ted Cruz trolls Eric Swalwell's fartgate scandal on Twitter
Sen. Ted Cruz couldn't resist ripping Rep. Eric Swalwell on Tuesday for appearing to fart on live television. The Texas lawmaker tweeted out the iconic Ruprecht dinner scene from the...
Teacher busted in revenge porn case involving ex's relatives
An Indiana high school teacher was busted for sending nude snaps of his ex to the woman’s family, authorities said. Jason C. Hohlt, who also coaches the boys’ and girls'...
UN watchdog: Iran has violated 2015 nuclear deal again
BERLIN — The UN’s nuclear watchdog says Iran has breached another limit in its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers by stockpiling more heavy water than the accord allowed. The...
DC Comics icon Alan Moore: Superhero culture is 'embarrassing'
He calls them "white supremacist dreams of the master race."
Running back cut by Dolphins after allegedly punching pregnant girlfriend
The Dolphins cut running back Mark Walton on Tuesday morning after he was accused of attacking a woman who was five weeks pregnant with his child. According to a police...
Giant panda Bei Bei leaves National Zoo for China
Bon voyage Bei Bei! The giant, beloved 4-year-old panda departed his home at Smithsonian's National Zoo Tuesday for a new life in China. Bei Bei – after chomping down on...
Antonio Brown apologizes to Robert Kraft — and gets Tom Brady's approval
Antonio Brown has reached a new level of desperation in his quest to get back in the NFL, and he appears to have Tom Brady's support. On Tuesday, the embattled...
Obama aides allegedly left Trump staffers 'You will fail' notes
President Obama's aides taunted the incoming Trump administration in 2017 by leaving notes around the White House that said, "You will fail,'' Trump's press secretary said Tuesday. “We came into...
Indiana mayor Dennis Tyler indicted for accepting $5K bribe
Dennis Tyler, the Democratic mayor of Muncie, Indiana, was indicted on a corruption-related charge of accepting a $5,000 bribe and arrested at his home by FBI agents, federal officials said....
Archaeologists uncover babies buried with 'helmets' made from children's skulls
Two infants were buried more than 2,000 years ago wearing strange "helmets" made from the skulls of other children, researchers found.
Two jail guards indicted in connection to Jeffrey Epstein's death
Two bumbling prison guards snoozed and surfed the internet just 15 feet from the cell where Jeffrey Epstein killed himself — failing to check on the rich-and-connected pedophile all night...
When the sun has bad weather, it sounds like a creepy song
What does it sound like when the sun is having a bad day? Astronomers have turned the aurora borealis — the phenomenon that occurs when solar winds hit Earth's magnetosphere...
Wisconsin woman convicted of force-feeding, beating adopted children
A jury has convicted a former Wisconsin state trooper of severely physically and mentally abusing her adopted children. Sharon Windey, 55, buried her head in her hands and sobbed as...
The 3 big lies Dems are pushing in today's impeachment hearing
In Tuesday morning’s impeachment inquiry hearing, in the questioning of Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman of the White House National Security Council and Jennifer Williams of Vice President Mike Pence’s staff,...
Trump re-election campaign plans to air Super Bowl ad: report
President Trump’s re-election campaign hopes to score a touchdown during Super Bowl LIV — with a high-priced ad airing during the game, according to a report. The campaign has agreed...
Mom rescues missing daughter after spotting her in TV news story about homelessness
A North Dakota mom reunited with her missing daughter after spotting her being interviewed on a TV news program, according to a report. Jill Rosenow said she was stunned to...
Are 'dog years' a sham? Your pooch may not be as old as you think
Maybe you can't teach an old dog new tricks — but scientists have found a new trick to determine the age of old dogs.
'Perfect opportunity:' Carmelo Anthony reacts to NBA return
Carmelo Anthony hasn’t had a chance to appear in an NBA game in more than a year, but the former Knicks star believes the Portland Trail Blazers represented the “perfect...
FBI probing 'criminal enterprise' related to Jeffrey Epstein's death
The FBI is probing a "criminal enterprise" related to Jeffrey Epstein's suicide at a federal lockup in Manhattan, the head of the Federal Bureau of Prisons testified Tuesday. The revelation...
Woman kidnapped as teen tells how she escaped life of captivity, rape by stepfather
The Oklahoma woman who was tortured, raped and held captive by her depraved stepdad for 19 years recalled Tuesday how a couple she befriended at a supermarket in Mexico helped...
Man shot dead in Brooklyn, stray bullet hits school bus
A school bus with a 4 year-old boy inside was hit by a stray bullet when a man was gunned down on a Brooklyn street Tuesday morning. The gunfire went...
This insane wave may break a surfing record
The start of Portugal's famous swell season may have been record-breaking. Justine Dupont was filmed this weekend surfing a wave that will challenge the 68-foot record set by Maya Gabeira...
Decades-old movie industry rules will be scrapped, feds say
Decades-old rules aimed at preventing movie distribution oligopolies are about as valuable to the industry as celluloid, say federal officials who want to scrap them. The US Department of Justice...
Week 12 fantasy waiver wire pickups: Jonathan Williams, Bo Scarbrough
It's the home stretch of the fantasy football regular season and the last of the bye weeks are upon us. The Arizona Cardinals, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers and...
EasyJet says it will operate net-zero-carbon flights
LONDON — European budget airline easyJet says it will become the first major carrier to operate net-zero-carbon flights, offsetting carbon emissions from the fuel used on every flight. The company...
'Unacceptable': Report reveals frightening reality of Amazon deforestation
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest is at its worst in more than a decade, a government report said Monday, undermining officials’ claims that concerns by environmentalists have been overblown.
NSC aide testifies on Trump's 'improper' Ukraine call
In his opening statement in Tuesday’s public impeachment hearing, National Security Council aide Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman said he thought President Trump’s July 25 call with his Ukrainian counterpart was...
Netflix stock weathering Disney+ streaming launch
Wall Street’s reaction so far to Walt Disney Company's long-awaited streaming service suggests investors believe the competition may not be as crushing as expected for entertainment rival Netflix. Shares of...
Kohl's shares sink as retailer cuts profit outlook
Kohl’s cut its annual profit outlook on Tuesday ahead of the all-important holiday season, after the department store operator’s quarterly comparable sales and earnings missed analysts’ estimates, sending its shares...
NFL star receivers mock Booger McFarland for 'MNF' screwup
Booger McFarland's commentary during "Monday Night Football" certainly left its mark on social media. The ESPN commentator, who announced the Mexico City showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and the...
New York Attorney General Letitia James sues Juul
New York Attorney General Letitia James sued e-cigarette giant Juul Tuesday for allegedly engaging in deceptive marketing and sales tactics that targeted young people and contributed significantly to the rising...
Husband pointed cops to body believed to be missing woman
The husband of missing Missouri woman Jennifer Rothwell led authorities to what they believe is her corpse, police said. The body of an adult white female was found at about...
Epstein accuser says Ghislaine Maxwell prowled Central Park for victims
One of his accusers claims Jeffrey Epstein's gal pal Ghislaine Maxwell prowled Central Park to recruit women into his sex trafficking ring. Maria Farmer, who alleges the duo sexually assaulted...
Vindman invokes late dad, defends colleagues during impeachment hearing
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, a US Army officer detailed to the National Security Council who listened in on the July 25 call at the center of the impeachment inquiry against...
California wildfire victims claim blaze destroyed $280M emerald
A California couple is claiming their $280 million emerald was destroyed in the most destructive wildfire in state history last year -- but the utility company blamed for sparking the...
California sues Juul over 'systematic' campaign targeting teens
The state alleges that the San Francisco company engaged in a “systematic” and “wildly successful” campaign to attract teenagers to its nicotine devices.
Governor's bizarre plea about South Dakota meth problem: 'We need everyone on it'
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem doubled down on her state's misguided "Meth, We're On It" anti-drug campaign -- which became an instant punchline on social media. “Meth is IN SD....
Wisdom tooth removal patient sobs over girlfriend's picture
Does this guy win boyfriend of the year? After getting his wisdom teeth removed, Nashville, Tennessee, native Jake Crumby hilariously broke down in tears over a picture of his girlfriend....
The top holiday traditions Americans like to share with their kids
Shopping for presents, wrapping them and getting a Christmas tree are among American parents' favorite Christmas-time memories from when they were kids, according to a new survey. Other moments of...
Juul heist: Video shows bodega clerk trying to fight off vape thieves
A Brooklyn bodega clerk tried but failed to fight off a team of women thieves, according to surveillance footage released by the NYPD. The scuffle went down around 8:30 a.m....
Now 50% off, this Bluetooth turntable lets you jam out retro-style
When it comes to music consumption, vinyl records have finally turned the tables on CDs. As a matter of fact, record sales are on track to surpass CD sales for...
First-ever map of Saturn moon makes it a strong candidate for alien life
WASHINGTON -- Scientists on Monday unveiled the first global geological map of Saturn’s moon Titan, including vast plains and dunes of frozen organic material and lakes of liquid methane, illuminating...
Scott Stringer's brother arrested for punching man at sushi restaurant
The brother of city Comptroller Scott Stringer was busted for allegedly punching a patron at an Upper East Side sushi restaurant last week, according to police and sources. The brawl...
Kevin Hart sets docuseries ‘Don’t F--k This Up’ at Netflix
Stand-up comedian and actor Kevin Hart is set to give a behind-the-scenes look at his life in the forthcoming six-part Netflix documentary series "Don’t F--k This Up." The series will...
Inside star outfielder's analytics-based free-agency pitch
Too often, as analytics have carved out an increasingly important place in player valuation and game-planning, the players themselves and their leadership have sounded as resistant to this revolution as...
Philip Rivers' Chargers future is getting really complicated
Eli Manning is on the bench with the Giants. Ben Roethlisberger has been out most of the season in Pittsburgh with an elbow injury. And Philip Rivers only looks like...
Senior State Department official resigns over claims she embellished resumé
A senior State Department official has resigned amid reports that she embellished her résumé with bogus academic accomplishments and created a fake Time magazine cover with her face on it....
Jewish gravestones used as cobblestones to be returned to Old Jewish Cemetery
Pieces of Jewish gravestones unearthed during excavation work in Prague will be returned to the Czech capital's Old Jewish Cemetery. The agreement was reached between the city and its Jewish...
AirPod wearers trolled by fakes they keep trying to pick up
Pablo Rochat designed and printed realistic two-dimensional stickers that look like AirPods and watched to see if unsuspecting people picked them up.
Sweden drops investigation into alleged Julian Assange rape
Sweden dropped a preliminary investigation Tuesday into an alleged rape by WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Deputy Chief Prosecutor Eva-Marie Persson made the announcement as she gave an update on the...
Man confesses in court to killing girlfriend's husband with ax
A Michigan man confessed in court to butchering his girlfriend’s husband with an ax -- but insisted he at first only meant to frighten his romantic rival with the weapon,...
Is Prince Andrew's secretary to blame for ill-fated BBC interview?
Sarah Ferguson believes the “buck stops” with her ex-husband Prince Andrew’s private secretary -- who should have steered him away from his “car crash” of an interview with the BBC,...
Two jail guards soon to be arrested over Epstein suicide
Two corrections officers tasked with guarding Jeffrey Epstein at the time of his suicide are expected to be taken into custody Tuesday, according to sources familiar with the investigation. The...
Kanye West, Dr. Dre announce 'Jesus Is King Part II' album
"Jesus" is being resurrected -- just three weeks after its first incarnation.
Day 3 of public testimony in the Trump impeachment hearings
Kurt Volker, the former US special envoy to Ukraine, and former National Security Council Russia expert Tim Morrison were set to testify Tuesday afternoon during the day’s second public hearing...
Don't toot the messenger: Congressman denies he supplied apparent TV fart
Here's one act he had no problem passing. A congressman from California became the butt of everyone's joke for appearing to fart on live television Monday night. Rep. Eric Swalwell...
Dating app The League to pair users on video speed dates
There’s a new speed-dating service in town, and you’re probably not invited. The League — the super snobby dating app that claims to only accept people from top schools with...
Hacked Disney+ accounts sold for cheap on dark web
Hackers are selling thousands of Disney+ accounts on the black market following the streaming service's error-plagued launch. Hacked accounts have appeared on the dark web for as little as $3...
What you need to know about today's Trump impeachment hearings
Four witnesses are set to testify Tuesday in the third week of public hearings on the impeachment probe into President Trump, including three who listened in on his July 25...
British university panel calls for Prince Andrew to step down as chancellor
A panel at a British university voted unanimously this week for Prince Andrew to step down as the chancellor -- days after the embattled duke defended his relationship with Jeffrey...
Posh Alexander adds to history of homegrown St. John's talent
Monday night, highly regarded point guard Posh Alexander from Brooklyn signed a National Letter of Intent with St. John’s, becoming the latest big-name prospect from the city to stay home....
A surfer takes on a 100-foot wave and more death-defying moments
In a race against time, a hero cop saves a lost toddler wandering past speeding cars on a highway, a surfer hangs ten on a 100-foot wave and a train...
NFL Power Rankings for Week 11: Ravens rise in drastic shakeup
The time has come for the first true drastic shakeup atop The Post’s weekly NFL Power Rankings. Lamar Jackson and the Ravens already had ripped apart two other top-5 teams...
Michael McDonald reuniting with Doobie Brothers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees The Doobie Brothers are joining with singer and songwriter Michael McDonald for a 50th anniversary tour next year. McDonald, who...
Councilwoman wants new agency to aid charities with city's flawed contract system
The bill, introduced by Councilwoman Farah Louis (D-Brooklyn), would require Mayor Bill de Blasio to create an Office of Not-For-Profit Services that would include its own director, budget and staff.
Fantasy football: Top pick-ups and drops after Week 11
The Post’s Drew Loftis evaluates all the relevant fantasy football news from Week 10 of the NFL season. Looking up Baker Mayfield QB, Browns Combined averages of defenses he has...
Hostage swap: Taliban say they freed US, Australian prisoners
The Taliban said they freed on Tuesday an American, Kevin King and Australian Timothy Weeks, in exchange for three top Taliban figures.
Teen chased by police breaks both legs with airport terminal leap
Authorities say a teenager broke both his legs after leaping from an Oklahoma City airport terminal roof while being chased by officers.
White House releases statement on surprise Trump visit to Walter Reed
The White House released a statement from Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington, DC, on Monday that said President Trump's visit there over the weekend was a "routine" checkup. The...
Obama mail bomber busted due to cat hair gets 10 years behind bars
Julia Poff, who sent former President Barack Obama an explosive package — only to be tracked down because of a cat hair on the parcel — was sentenced to 10...
Battery up: Florida man arrested for punching little league umpire
A 22-year-old Florida man was arrested on Friday for allegedly slugging an umpire in the face at his nephew's little league baseball game.
Knicks afterthought suddenly getting valuable guard minutes
Slowly but surely, Damyean Dotson has emerged to grab the Knicks backup shooting guard slot from Wayne Ellington and Allonzo Trier. It wasn’t long ago Dotson was a complete afterthought...
Nic Claxton has found new Nets role
Nic Claxton hadn’t given Nets coach Kenny Atkinson any reason to keep him out of the rotation. And when the 20-year-old rookie was an early sub — before veteran big-man...
This QB trend simplifies filing your fantasy football roster
Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen a number of changes at the quarterback position. Jeff Driskell is subbing in for Matthew Stafford and his fractured back in Detroit. Nick...
Upstate man who shot wife dead while cleaning gun avoids jail time
Lake George teacher Eric Rosenbrock, 36, was slapped with five years probation as part of a plea deal that saw him cop to criminally negligent homicide in September for the...
De Blasio: Bloomberg has lots more to apologize for
De Blasio told NY1 that he believes his billionaire predecessor “really missed the boat” on assisting New Yorkers affected by the “Great Recession” of 2008 and addressing the “income inequality...
Xy Lee, popular Hmong singer, identified as victim of Fresno shooting
Xy Lee, a well-known musician in the Southeast Asian Hmong community with more than 90,000 subscribers on his professional YouTube channel, was remembered as handsome with a "wonderful voice."
St. John's point guard of the future nearly gave it all up
When Posh Alexander looked at his phone, motivation followed. His lock screen was of the national rankings that had dropped him from among the top-100 players in the country. When...
MTA negligence led to 2018 Borough Hall ceiling collapse, audit shows
The MTA knew about a key flaw in its station inspection procedures for nearly a decade that could have prevented the dramatic roof collapse at Brooklyn’s Borough Hall station last...
Man who threatened to kill Ilhan Omar pleads guilty
Patrick Carlineo, 55, now faces up to 10 years in prison for the March 21 threat, in which he called Rep. Ilhan Omar's office and threatened to shoot her after...