October 30, 2020
Paroled killer arrested in NYC subway shooting
A two-time murderer who’d been released on lifetime parole is back behind bars — after she was arrested on Friday for allegedly shooting a man in the neck during an...
Buccaneers rookie could show Giants what they passed on
It would be understandable if general manager Dave Gettleman and the Giants are dealing with buyer’s remorse. On Monday night, they will get an up-close look at what might have...
How Steve Cohen celebrated buying Mets
Steve Cohen’s first photo as Mets owner could be an encouraging one. The hedge fund billionaire’s wife, Alex, shared a photo to Twitter of her and Cohen after he officially...
Fantasy football: Look to fringe receivers for bye week help
With four teams on a bye in Week 8 and a continued rash of injuries, fantasy football owners are having a tough time patching their lineups together for this weekend....
Two New Orleans police officers ‘ambushed’ by gunman riding in pedicab
Both ambushed cops will survive, including one who now has a bullet lodged in his skull, authorities said.
Family dynasty protects a ‘killer’ Kennedy
Of course, Michael Skakel got away with the murder of Martha Moxley.
Failed Emperor: Fred Wilpon's sad Mets exit
For most of the 37 years in which he owned the Yankees, a quote George Steinbrenner issued on the day he officially put together a group to purchase his baseball...
US breaks COVID-19 case record for third straight day
The number of new U.S. COVID-19 cases continued to break records for the third day straight on Friday, when more than 100,000 infections were reported, according to Reuters. That number...
Sports power couple announces they're engaged
Two-time World Cup winner Megan Rapinoe and 11-time WNBA All-Star Sue Bird are getting hitched. The sports power couple announced their engagement with a photo posted to Bird's Instagram account...
Papa John's founder slices up ad firm’s $6M ‘extort’ attempt
Papa John’s founder John Schnatter has claimed his spectacular ouster from the pizza chain last year was orchestrated by an advertising firm that was trying to extort $6 million from...
Save 25% on this sewing machine that’s great for knitting scarves and gloves
You could get an entire MBA-style education, master Microsoft Office Suite, boost your resume, and so, so much more without even leaving your house. One hobby you have likely already...
The Met's 'About Time' exhibit proves nothing in fashion is ever quite new
Finally! The Metropolitan Museum of Art opened its latest Costume Institute show Thursday, after multiple delays — and a canceled gala — due to COVID-19. And it’s only fitting, since...
Cuomo to wait until after 2020 election before taking budget action, report says
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pushing off tough financial decisions until after the 2020 election -- and has not released blueprints for a plan B in the event federal funding doesn't...
New York State Police Superintendent announces retirement
New York State Police Superintendent Keith Corlett has announced that he will be retiring at end of November, citing “personal family reasons.” A trooper for 35 years, Corlett became the...
Trump greets throngs of fans outside Minnesota rally after state allows just 250 seats
President Trump greeted hundreds of supporters gathered outside a Minnesota rally venue Friday night after Democratic state officials limited attendance to just 250 socially distanced seats. A crowd many times...
Cuomo ready to overhaul NYC Board of Elections amid extensive polling lines
"The Board of Elections needed radical change for many, many years and New Yorkers now who have to stand online for 5 hours learned that lesson quite painfully," Cuomo said.
Jets expect Le'Veon Bell 'fun' versus Chiefs
Halloween may be over when the Jets play at Kansas City on Sunday, but they’ll still have to face the ghost of Le’Veon Bell. It has been just 18 days...
Why moon ice is a huge deal
Mankind is officially “one small step” closer to sustaining life on the moon long-term. Science has found two sources of water on the moon outside of its frigid polar zones....
France's Macron stands tall for free speech and civilization
France is under attack by “Islamist and terrorist madness,” President Emmanuel Macron warned after the country saw yet another terror attack — two men knifed to death and one woman...
Brace yourself: Why it may take weeks to settle the 2020 election
Election Day is almost upon us, but Election Night just might stretch on for weeks — making the 2000 count look like a stroll in the park. That year’s result...
Ambulance flips in multi-car crash on NYC expressway
An ambulance flipped over in a multi-vehicle crash on the Prospect Expressway in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, on Friday evening, photos and videos show. The smash-up occurred just before 5:30 p.m....
President Trump does have health-reform plan — and it’s already driving down costs
On Thursday, President Trump finalized his health-insurance price-transparency rule. Count on it to revolutionize American health care. The order requires health insurers to publish their real prices and cost-sharing information...
JPP wants to 'destroy' the Giants
The Giants will see an old friend Monday night at MetLife Stadium. It may not, however, be a very friendly visit. Not if Jason Pierre-Paul has his way. Pierre-Paul, the...
How COVID shook up TV casts, from '9-1-1: Lone Star' to 'Witcher'
Time to shuffle the deck.
NY's election of Sen. Jim Buckley was key in America's Reagan-era rebirth
Fifty years ago, the nation’s political atmosphere was as charged as it is today. Protests turned to violence. Financially insecure working-class folks felt threatened by racial riots and rising crime....
The real reason Dems are so bitter about Justice Amy Coney Barrett
Nothing threatens the progressive project more than the existence of a Supreme Court that adheres to the Constitution. It’s really that simple. That’s what the tantrum over Justice Amy Coney...
NY state senator mum about sister's creepy house across the street from him
Neighbors say they've been creeped out for months by an apparent concrete and plaster "art installation" in the front yard of a Brooklyn row house owned by the sister of...
'Ugly folks': Biden gets annoyed by Trump supporters at drive-in rally
A group of rowdy Trump supporters got under Joe Biden's skin Friday when they derailed his Minnesota rally -- the frustrated Democratic nominee calling them "ugly folks" and "not very...
The Post's Twitter account gained about 190,000 followers during blackout
The Post gained about 190,000 Twitter followers while it was locked out of its primary account by the social media giant, data shows. That number represents a 10.6 percent increase...
What Steve Cohen's takeover of the Mets could look like
On Friday, the Wilpons and Katzes finalized their $2.4 billion sale of the Mets to Steve Cohen, a monumental day in the franchise’s history. How could you not have questions...
Kyle Rittenhouse ordered to be extradited to Wisconsin for Kenosha shooting
An Illinois judge Friday ordered local teen Kyle Rittenhouse – who is charged in the shooting deaths of two protesters in Kenosha, Wisc. – to be extradited across the border...
US judge blocks TikTok ban, calls security threat 'hypothetical'
TikTok got yet another reprieve on Friday after a federal judge blocked a Trump administration ban which would have effectively shut down the Chinese-owned app in the US on Nov....
NYC businesses board up windows ahead of 2020 presidential election
Manhattan business owners including Chanel and Levi's boarded up their storefronts with plywood on Friday afternoon — as the NYPD warned of potential unrest as the presidential election draws near....
Mets are now heavyweights in every way: Sherman
The new owner of the Mets has the initials S.C., and on Friday that resonated like Santa Claus as much as Steve Cohen. It was hard to tell who was...
Monitor extreme weekend weather to set your fantasy lineup
It wouldn’t be Halloween weekend in 2020 without a scary fantasy scenario unfolding. Harrowing winds could spook fantasy interests in the passing game options in Sunday’s Vikings-Packers clash in Green...
Over a dozen dead after massive earthquake hits Greece, Turkey
At least 14 people have been killed and hundreds injured as a powerful earthquake and mini-tsunami hit Turkey and Greece. Horrifying pictures show the mass devastation as rescuers desperately search...
Glenn Greenwald says mainstream media is 'desperate to see' Trump lose
Most of the mainstream news media has been “concocting excuses” to ignore The Post’s exposé about Hunter Biden’s emails — which actually justify hard questions for Joe Biden, according to...
A war to rig the election and other commentary
Media watch: A War To Rig the Election “Big Media is actively at war” with half of America, “desperately working to rig an election against them,” warns The Federalist’s Mollie...
Why wait for Black Friday? These 15 home security devices are up to 60% off
There used to be a time when the only day you could really enjoy significant discounts on tech was Black Friday. Social distancing is going to make attempting in-person shopping...
How tweet it is: Twitter backs down, unlocks Post's account
Twitter backed down Friday in its battle with The Post and unlocked its main account after a two-week stalemate over the Hunter Biden exposé. The move came after The Post...
More lines at the polls as New Yorkers endure dreary weather to vote early
New Yorkers again stood in long lines amid dreary and blustery weather Friday morning to cast their ballots in the upcoming November election, taking advantage of new extended hours for...
Man in alleged kidnap plot of Michigan gov wanted to ‘hang’ Trump, Obama, Clintons
One of the men charged in the alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer previously made threatening online comments about wanting to “hang” President Trump and his predecessors Barack...
Elon Musk's SpaceX colony on Mars won't follow Earth-based laws
The laws on Mars could be a little spacey. Elon Musk’s planned colony on the Red Planet will not be ruled by any "Earth-based government" — and will instead adhere...
Odell Beckham tormented by season-ending injury: 'F--king tough'
Odell Beckham Jr. is overwhelmed with emotion. Speaking for the first time since suffering a torn ACL in Sunday's game against the Bengals, the Browns wide receiver is struggling to...
Meet the state trooper who got transferred for dating Gov. Cuomo's daughter
The state trooper who struck up a relationship with Cuomo's daughter -- much to the governor's dismay -- is a former tennis pro with washboard abs.
Walmart brings back gun displays day after ordering them hidden
Walmart has begun returning firearms and ammo to the selling floors of its stores nationwide -- just one day after yanking them from merchandise displays for fear of imminent "civil...
NYC man busted for allegedly filing bogus tax return, scoring $7M refund
Federal prosecutors allege that Jameen Walker, 46, hatched his illicit get-rich-quick scheme by falsely claiming that a corporation he controlled paid him $16 million in income in 2018.
Gov. Cuomo approves reopening schools in NYC's COVID-19 hotspots
Schools in the state's red zones were ordered closed four weeks ago to protect against flareups while those in yellow regions had to increase testing.
Counterfeit Juul e-cigarette manufacturer busted in China
Juul Labs helped Chinese authorities take down a manufacturer that allegedly ripped off its vapes and sold the fakes overseas, the company said Friday. The operation was one of the...
Noah Syndergaard's Steve Cohen welcoming is a dig at the Wilpons
Mets fans aren't the only ones ready to see the Wilpons leave Queens. As Steve Cohen received the necessary votes to be approved as the new Mets owner, pitcher Noah...
Joe Biden muddles middle-class tax policy, slams nation's 'trillionaires'
During a 25-minute stump speech in Des Moines, Iowa, the Democratic nominee repeated his campaign pledge that Americans earning less than $400,000 a year would not see their taxes raised...
Animal rescue group flies hundreds of pets from Hawaii to mainland US
Maybe a vacation to Hawaii isn’t going to happen for you anytime soon, but how about a pet from the Aloha State? An animal rescue group flew more than 600...
Apple warns regulation of App Store could 'materially' hit its results
Apple's lucrative App Store fees could be slashed by regulators to the tune of billions of dollars a year, the company warned investors Friday. The iPhone maker said in its...
Philly cops took black toddler from SUV, claimed he was 'lost' in Facebook post: report
A police union allegedly lied in a pro-cop Facebook post that a “lost” black toddler was rescued by Philadelphia cops — when officers had actually smashed in his mother’s SUV...
Amazon takes up to 70% off Echo devices and more for Alexa birthday deals
In celebration of Alexa's birthday, Amazon is dropping the prices on a wide range of Alexa-enabled devices. For a limited time, you can save up to 70% off a variety...
US passes 9 million COVID-19 cases
The US surpassed 9 million cases of COVID-19 on Friday -- with more than half a million of the infections tallied in just the past week. The milestone came 282...
How to host a DIY drive-in movie screening: Horror flicks to election streams
It's the hottest go-to for socially distanced gatherings.
Pizza to the Polls: How to get free food when voting in-person
One slice of patriotism, please. Pizza to the Polls wants no voter to go hungry, having already delivered over 13,800 pizzas to 748 polling places in 36 states this year....
Steve Cohen teases 'free agency' in first statement as Mets owner
Steve Cohen isn't wasting any time. Shortly after MLB approved Cohen on Friday as the Mets' new owner, the hedge-fund billionaire released a statement expressing his excitement and hope for...
Kamala Harris target of more misinformation than Mike Pence, data shows
CHICAGO — Long before Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden announced her as his running mate, Kamala Harris was the target of widespread online misinformation. Social media posts included racist claims...
Kim Kardashian's $1M birthday bash mocked by art-world meme
She is being painted as a fool.
New Zealand votes to legalize euthanasia but not marijuana
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealanders voted to legalize euthanasia in a binding referendum, but preliminary results released Friday showed they likely would not legalize recreational marijuana use. With about...
Trump rips Biden as 'diehard globalist' in Midwest rallies
President Trump on Friday slammed Democratic challenger Joe Biden as a “diehard globalist” during Midwest campaign stops, pinning trade policies that caused outsourcing on the 36-year senator. “He destroyed your...
'They're too far gone': Don Lemon doesn't have time for Trump supporters
CNN host Don Lemon went off the rails during his show's opening Thursday night, saying he's had to cut his President Trump-supporting friends out of his life, comparing them to...
Giancarlo Stanton makes easy call, putting Yankees in hard spot
Giancarlo Stanton will not opt out of the final seven years of his contract to become a free agent. Still owed $218 million over the course of the 13-year, $325...
'UFO' spotted over Hawaii was likely a spent rocket, expert says
A UFO spotted over Hawaii on Oct. 24 was likely a spent rocket, according to experts. Professor Richard Wainscoat, a professor at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Institute for...
Maryland, Taulia Tagovailoa will lose big in this Big Ten clash
Howie Kussoy picks his winner for the Friday night matchup between Minnesota and Maryland (7:30 p.m., ESPN.) Home team in CAPS. Minnesota (-19.5) over MARYLAND The hype of Taulia Tagovailoa...
Jittery Wall Street banks brace for election-fueled uncertainty
Large Wall Street banks have been running "war game" drills in their trading businesses and preparing clients for unexpected scenarios around next week's elections, hoping to avoid liquidity crunches or...
Queens councilman resigning to take job with Cuomo administration
Queens Councilman Rory Lancman will resign from his position next week to take a job overseeing the state's energy utilities for Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration, officials announced Friday. Lancman, a...
Bryson DeChambeau: Brooks Koepka's jabs have gone 'too far' in rivalry
For a feud that began over slow play, the Bryson DeChambeau-Brooks Koepka rivalry sure has a long shelf life. Since it seemingly began in January of 2019, when Koepka lamented...
Rays decline star pitcher's option in free-agency shakeup
Just days after the Rays saved Charlie Morton to start a potential Game 7 of the World Series, Tampa Bay is letting the two-time All-Star hit the open market. The...
Drudge Report traffic plunges as content turns against Trump
The Drudge Report posted a 45 percent decline in web traffic in September as the site alienated its core readers by turning against President Trump ahead of the 2020 presidential...
Trump has over a dozen more rallies planned before Election Day
President Trump will host five campaign rallies Sunday and another five Monday in his final blitz through swing states ahead of Tuesday's election. Trump also will host four campaign rallies...
Ohio State's Justin Fields ready to take the college football spotlight
Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields have been competing since they were high school stars in Georgia, sharing a quarterback coach. They battled each other until the final minute of last...
Homeless man dies after being set on fire during argument
A homeless man died more than a month after he was set on fire during a squabble over a scooter in Brooklyn, cops said Friday. Patrick Winkler, 46, who lived...
Body of missing mountain climber found in crevasse
The body of an accomplished Oregon mountain climber who was reported missing on Mount Hood was found in a crevasse about 9,400 feet up the state’s tallest peak, authorities said....
Trump will introduce middle-class tax cut if re-elected, Kudlow says
Kudlow touted Trump's economic record in an interview with Axios, saying Trump had delivered an economic boom for the middle and working class before the coronavirus pandemic.
Russian police kill teen who stabbed cop, called them 'enemies of Allah'
Authorities in Russia on Friday shot and killed a teen after he allegedly hurled Molotov cocktails at a police station and stabbed an officer -- while calling police officers "enemies...
Professor of African American history accused of faking Mexican heritage
An assistant professor of African American history resigned from her post after she was outed for allegedly passing herself off as Mexican — in yet another instance of someone faking...
Here's where Trump is planning on spending election night
WASHINGTON -- President Trump said Friday he could very well spend election night at the White House -- a sign of the ongoing pandemic and a contrast with the raucous...
Bizarre squid caught on film in natural habitat for first time ever
A bizarre squid has been caught on camera in the wild for the first time and scientists are very excited. The ram's horn squid has never been officially recorded in...
Taiwanese indigenous drag queens fight stigma one wig at a time
TAIPEI - At a rowdy gay bar in Taipei, 28-year old Vilian ends a Friday night drag show by putting on a traditional tribal tunic over his white silk negligee...
Dogs are humans' oldest animal companion, DNA study reveals
The domestication of pooches has been traced by scientists back 11,000 years to the Ice Age — confirming pups were domesticated long before any other species, according to a study...
Stephen Amell injures back on set of Starz series 'Heels'
The "Arrow" alum faced yet another takedown after COVID-19.
Trump says Minnesota capped rallies at 250 people because Biden 'can't draw flies'
President Trump on Friday said Minnesota imposed a new 250-person cap on outdoor rallies because Democratic candidate Joe Biden "can't draw flies" — as both candidates head there for campaign...
NYC crane's 'headache ball' smashed into building, causing debris to fall
The heavy metallic ball, which was attached to the end of the crane's cable, swung into the under-construction building on West 57th Street near Sixth Avenue.
Man who spent 29 years behind bars for Brooklyn slaying gets conviction tossed
A man who spent 29 years behind bars for murder had his conviction overturned Friday — after the Brooklyn DA’s Office admitted a prosecutor withheld key information from his defense....
Florida man arrested in high-speed crash that killed NFL star's dad
Daniel Tucker Chamblin surrendered Thursday and was charged with vehicular homicide, reckless driving and speeding in connection to the Sept. 20 crash that killed 59-year-old Tyrone White, authorities said.
Justin Fields, Myjai Sanders: College football prospects Jets, Giants fans should scout
After another week of losses for the Giants and Jets -- and before they can drop two more with daunting matchups against the Chiefs and Buccaneers in Week 8 --...
Staten Island leads New York state in early voting turnout
More than one in five eligible voters in Richmond County -- 21.58 percent -- has already cast a ballot during the first six days of in-person early voting.
Scaled-back Thanksgiving plans leave turkey farmers in limbo
For the turkey industry, this Thanksgiving is a guessing game. Millions of Americans are expected to have scaled-down celebrations amid the pandemic, heeding official warnings against travel and large indoor...
France increases security after church attack as some Muslim countries protest
France deployed thousands of soldiers across the country and to its diplomatic posts abroad after a suspected Islamist terrorist killed three people at a Nice church Thursday -- while massive anti-French...
Ghost hunters reportedly find spirit of 'Tiger King' star's late husband
The star of the TV show “Ghost Adventures” says he investigated Joe Exotic’s former zoo — and found the restless ghost of his tragic late husband, according to a report.
New Yorkers brave weather and long lines to vote early: The Post's week in photos
New Yorkers wait in lines for hours and brave rainy weather to vote early for the 2020 Presidential election.
London cathedral holds funeral service for beloved resident cat
A beloved cat who spent 12 years living at a London cathedral after starting as a stray received a funeral service worthy of royalty, according to reports. Doorkins Magnificat, who...
Done deal: Steve Cohen is Mets new owner after MLB, de Blasio approve
Halloween, New Year’s Eve and an official end to Groundhog Day were all rolled into one Friday for the Mets. Steve Cohen went from hedge-fund billionaire to the richest owner...
Homeless man charged with killing taco shop worker who fed him 'every day'
A homeless man is accused of fatally stabbing a Las Vegas taco shop worker who befriended him and regularly gave him food, police and relatives said. Ciro Vasquez, a 31-year-old...
LaMelo Ball draft drama starts with interview rumor
LaMelo Ball knew teams would have questions about him. Now it's a matter of deciphering whether his answers to them are raising legitimate concerns or if teams are just trying...
Future of America's wolves up to voters this election
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. — The saucer-sized footprints in the mud around the bloody, disemboweled bison carcass were unmistakable: wolves. A pack of 35 named after a nearby snow-dusted promontory,...
Protests against Poland's new abortion law go global
WARSAW - Thousands of protesters in cities around the world have gathered over the past days in support of Poles who have taken to the streets after a court ruling...
Inside the 'neglectful' conditions at NYC's embattled Animal Care Centers
Dogs at the Brooklyn arm of the Big Apple pound live in squalid and “neglectful” conditions — including filthy cages filled with urine and feces, no water bowls, and a...
Subway window smashings continue months after MTA offers $12.5K reward
Records show 156 broken glass incidents on subway trains, or 1.7 per day, during the two month period between Aug. 26 and Oct. 26.
Sony reportedly buying anime streaming platform Crunchyroll for nearly $1B
Sony, the Tokyo-based electronics and entertainment giant, is reportedly closing in on a deal to buy anime streaming service, Crunchyroll, for nearly $1 billion. Sony could end up spending more...
Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel won't face second trial in 1975 murder
Michael Skakel, the Kennedy cousin charged in the 1975 murder of teenage neighbor Martha Moxley, will not face a second trial, Connecticut prosecutors announced Friday -- exactly 45 years to...
President Trump’s diversity training order faces lawsuit
NEW YORK — Three civil rights groups filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging President Trump’s executive order that prohibits federal agencies, contractors and grant recipients from offering certain diversity training that...
Attacker spits in Queens straphanger's face, repeatedly punches her
An unhinged assailant spat in a Queens straphanger’s face in an unprovoked attack this week -- and then pummeled her when she tried to chase after him, authorities said. The...
Dem congressman sends Tony Bobulinski email of support
A prominent Democratic congressman on Friday sent an email of support to Hunter Biden's ex-business partner Tony Bobulinski, telling him he would defend him against slander in the media.
Two same-sex couples marry in military ceremony for first time in Taiwan
TAOYUAN, Taiwan — Two lesbian couples tied the knot in a mass wedding held by Taiwan’s military on Friday in a historic celebration with their peers. Taiwan is the only...
Gorilla-size creature causes panic in Texas
What has five legs, moves like a sloth and is the size of a gorilla? That's what police in Arlington, Texas, wanted to know after getting a barrage of calls...
Republican activist steals cat — and GOP comes to the rescue
It was a less than purr-fect heist.
Sephora Holiday Savings Event: Everything to know about the sale
Sephora's Holiday Savings Event is finally here! The highly anticipated sale features deals of up to 20% off all your favorite beauty brands. That means you can stock up on...
'Hot doc' who regularly posts bikini pics told she's 'too pretty to work in medical field'
“It’s sexist, hurtful and shows the double standard regarding the appearance of men and women.”
Facebook's Oculus Quest 2 was preordered five times more than predecessor
Facebook's virtual reality ambitions are finally catching on with consumers. The company's latest VR headset, the Oculus Quest 2, has received five times as many preorders as its 2019 predecessor,...
Singapore has a 'cursed' town -- and this man is hunting the dead
A spiritual construction worker has dedicated his life to uncovering a "cursed" town in Singapore that's known for sinister happenings including cat killings. Charles Goh is on a mission to...
Popular sports radio host fired for 'racist' comments
Chad Dukes, a popular Washington, DC, radio host, was fired from 106.7 The Fan on Thursday after the station learned of "racist and other inappropriate comments" he made on his...
Jets' tall task vs. Chiefs gets harder with top two receivers out
As if things couldn’t get worse from their 0-7 start, the Jets are likely to be without two of their top three receivers Sunday against the defending Super Bowl champions....
New Jersey cop allegedly sent 'sexual' messages to woman after her arrest
A creepy New Jersey cop sent sexually explicit text messages to an 18-year-old woman just hours after arresting her, saying she was “cute” and that he wanted to “pay” her...
Monkey business: Here's who's selling coconut milk allegedly made with monkey labor
Major retailers across the U.S. are choosing to stock Thai-made coconut products even after an investigation alleged they were made with forced monkey labor.
Deaf, mute boy unable to call for help before fatal mauling by dog
A South Africa boy, 3, was fatally mauled by a neighbor’s pit bull – and was unable to scream for help because he was deaf and mute, a report says.
Giants avoid COVID-19 crisis with offensive lineman back
Crisis averted — for now. The Giants received the best possible news for a change. It turns out they will not have to scramble to field enough offensive linemen to...
Bangladeshi floating hospital treats flood-ravaged community
DHAKA, Bangladesh — In late July, volunteers from a Bangladeshi charity started getting calls seeking support from people from the country’s vast coastal region that had been flooded for months...
Scaled-back Thanksgiving plans leave turkey farmers in limbo
For the turkey industry, this Thanksgiving is a guessing game. Millions of Americans are expected to have scaled-down celebrations amid the pandemic, heeding official warnings against travel and large indoor...
Teen smashes FDNY truck's windshield, pulls knife on firefighters
The encounter unfolded just after 10:15 a.m. on Thursday near Boston Road and Pelham Parkway South in Allerton where the 16-year-old hurled a rock at the ladder truck.
2 more ex-eBay employees admit to roles in harassment scheme
Two more former eBay employees have admitted to their roles in a campaign to terrorize a Massachusetts couple with threatening social media messages and disturbing deliveries of things like live...
US gun sales reach record highs in 2020 amid COVID-19, civil unrest
So far in 2020 -- a year marred by the global coronavirus pandemic and widespread civil unrest -- Americans have bought more guns than ever before, according to new research....
Ex-Wirecard executive was reportedly an Austrian spy informant
An ex-Wirecard executive who went on the lam amid the German payment firm's $2 billion accounting scandal was reportedly a mole for Austrian spies. German authorities have evidence that Jan...
Washington Post wrongly claims Trump officials said Billie Eilish is 'destroying our country'
A Washington Post story wrongly claimed the Trump administration accused Billie Eilish of "destroying our country" — then spread like wildfire among the entertainment industry. The article on Thursday —...
Quibi rival demands asset freeze in patent-infringement claim
Eko -- a tech startup that has accused Jeffrey Katzenberg's ill-fated video-streaming app Quibi of infringing on its patented technology -- is asking the court to freeze Quibi's assets.
Three shot, one fatally, as NYC gun violence continues
Three people were shot — one fatally — in two separate incidents on Thursday, with no shootings reported early Friday as steady rain kept gunplay at bay. In the most...
Mike D'Antoni is latest piece for impressive Nets staff
As a rookie head coach — heck, a rookie coach period — Steve Nash planned to surround himself with a deep, experienced staff. Mission accomplished, with the Nets confirming an...
Son of a gun: Mom caught with firearm outside Disney World blamed 6-year-old
A Georgia mom was caught with a loaded gun outside Disney’s Magic Kingdom -- and blamed her 6-year-old son for hiding the weapon, authorities said. Marcia Shantel Temple, 27, of...
Ticked-off public demands an end to daylight saving time
This Sunday we "fall back" — but can our bodies handle it during the pandemic?
McDonald's McRib is coming back: Here's when you can get it in 2020
The mythical meat returns.
Ex-girlfriend accuses tennis star of choking her with pillow during US Open fight
Tennis star Alexander Zverev has denied allegations made by his ex-girlfriend that he tried to strangle her and hit her head against a wall at the 2019 US Open. Olya...
Study says grocery workers likely a 'significant transmission source' for COVID-19
Grocery store workers -- particularly those who interact with customers -- are at serious risk of infection by the coronavirus, according to a new study in the journal Occupational and...
'Extraterrestrial organic compounds' found in 2018 Michigan 'fireball'
In 2018, a meteorite fell to Earth, causing a fireball that streaked across the sky in Michigan. Now, researchers have discovered the space rock contains "extraterrestrial organic compounds." The study,...
Starbucks gave us the pumpkin-spiced comfort we needed this fall
Starbucks is staging a fall comeback from the coronavirus -- and it's pumpkin-flavored. Sales of Starbucks' trendy pumpkin beverages hit a new high in the last quarter after the coffee...
Sacha Baron Cohen gives $100K to 'Borat' baby-sitter's community
Fans, including the "Borat" creator, have now raised over $240,000 in Jeanise Jones' name.
Trump rips GOP ex-Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder after Biden endorsement
Snyder, who served as governor from 2011 to 2019 before being succeeded by Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, announced Thursday that he was "proud Republican" who had voted for Biden.
Disneyland Paris closes amid second COVID-19 lockdown in France
Disneyland Paris is temporarily closing again as France enters a second nationwide lockdown to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The closure, which took hold at the end of the...
Amazon says COVID-related expenses will cost $4B this quarter
Amazon said during its Thursday earnings report that it expects to spend around $4 billion battling the virus, on top of the $7.5 billion in costs it has already rung...
Apple's iPhone 12 delay knocks more than $100 billion off market cap
Apple's decision to not give any iPhone 12 sales guidance during its Thursday earnings call cost it $100 billion. Shares of Apple are down more than 5 percent since it...
Michael Moore says Trump vote is 'always being undercounted'
Filmmaker Michael Moore warned against underestimating President Trump in the election -- saying in a new interview that the chief executive's "vote is always being undercounted." The left-wing documentarist --...
Louisville cop shot during Breonna Taylor raid files suit against her boyfriend
A Louisville police officer who was shot during the botched raid that killed Breonna Taylor is suing her boyfriend — claiming Kenneth Walker caused him “severe trauma," according to reports....
Patriots trade rumors swirl with 'almost anyone' available
Bill Belichick has never been afraid to dive into the trade market, but the Patriots could be sellers this deadline instead of buyers. In their first season without Tom Brady,...
Outdoor dining bubbles aren't as safe as you'd think, doctors say
Doctors are bursting the bubble on outdoor dining pop-up pods. The coronavirus dining trend of inflatable plastic bubbles that keep diners enclosed while eating outside as the mercury drops may...
Shocking video captures cop body-slamming woman in handcuffs
Shocking video has emerged of a Canadian cop body-slamming a woman in a judo-like move that sent her face-first onto the floor at a Calgary police station — and landing...
Leon Black admits business ties to Jeffrey Epstein — despite denial last year
Leon Black has some more explaining to do. The billionaire buyout king said Thursday that he had employed Jeffrey Epstein for “professional services” for six years after the sex pervert...
Hamsters and dolphins can get COVID-19 tests now
These furballs are getting better medical treatment than many Americans. Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, US medical professionals have been swabbing a wide swath of animal species for...
Not ghouling around: South Korea puts out scary PSA on Halloween
The South Korean government issued a dead serious public service announcement urging people to stay at home this Halloween weekend. The video, reported by CBS News, features four thrill-seekers sporting...
France sees 400-mile traffic jam as country enters new COVID lockdown
A 430-mile traffic jam clogged up Paris Thursday night just hours before the city was placed under a new lockdown amid a fresh wave of COVID-19 cases. The second nationwide...
Stocks drop as COVID-19 fears lead to Wall Street's worst week in months
US stocks tumbled again Friday as renewed fears about the coronavirus pandemic put Wall Street on pace for its worst week in months. The Dow Jones industrial average sank as...
Deadly earthquake rocks Turkey, Greece, triggering tsunami
A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake in the Aegean Sea rocked Turkey and Greece on Friday -- unleashing a tsunami, leveling buildings and killing at least 14 people, officials said. A minor...
NBA guard charged with pulling rifle on family during homes parade
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley is facing felony charges for threatening a family with an assault rifle as they looked at homes in his neighborhood, prosecutors said. Beasley, 23, was...
White Sox made signature mistake after Tony La Russa hire
AJ Hinch may still end up managing in the AL Central, just not for the team whose graphics staff was preparing for him. When the White Sox announced Thursday that...
Smiley terror suspect seen in new photo as more details emerge on attack
Nice terror suspect Brahim Aouissaoui is seen smiling in a photo taken in the Italian port city of Bari, where he arrived three weeks before his alleged attack at a...
Trump rails against Supreme Court for extending ballot deadlines
President Trump took to Twitter to blast the Supreme Court following its decision this week to allow Pennsylvania and North Carolina to count mail-in ballots after Election Day.
Alphabet stock surges as Google ad revenues roar back
Google parent Alphabet's stock price surged early Friday as the search giant's advertising revenues recovered from a coronavirus-fueled collapse.
McConnell: Barrett confirmation was 'birthday present' for Clinton
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation to the Supreme Court was a "wonderful birthday present" for Hillary Clinton. The wry remark about the former presidential candidate,...
Jonas Brothers ready for the holidays with new song 'I Need You Christmas'
Christmas came early for Jo Bro fans.
April the giraffe's beloved baby calf, Azizi, has died unexpectedly
More than 300,000 watched mom April give birth to Azizi last year.
Falcons-Panthers fantasy football takeaways: Calvin Ridley, Teddy Bridgewater
Week 8 of Thursday Night Football was a wet and windy NFC South showdown that fell short of its high-scoring expectations. Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater looked strong out of the...
Cabbie busted in two sexual assaults in NYC
A yellow cab driver was busted this week for allegedly sexually assaulting two women in Manhattan, one of them inside his taxi — and police say he may have other...
Long Island soccer coach charged in rape of teen player
Sean Johnsen, 35, of Valley Stream, who coaches a Nassau County soccer club team, had "inappropriate contact" with the 16-year-old girl in August.
Walter Wallace police shooting video will be released next week
Video from police body-cameras in the fatal shooting of Walter Wallace as witnesses yelled about his mental health condition is expected to be released sometime next week.
Liam Payne drops new Christmas song with Dixie D'Amelio, 'Naughty List'
Naughty or nice, it's Christmas come early for Liam Payne fans.
Details of France terror suspect's actions before attack revealed
France’s anti-terrorist prosecutor Jean-Francois Ricard said Brahim Aouissaoui, 21, a Tunisian migrant who entered the country illegally via Italy, was unknown to security services.
Twitter shares plummet after user growth falls short
Twitter's stock price plunged in premarket trading Friday as the social network added far fewer users than Wall Street expected in the third quarter. The San Francisco-based tech giant's shares...
Moderna will have 20M COVID-19 vaccines ready by year's end
Biotech firm Moderna expects to have about 20 million doses of its experimental coronavirus vaccine ready to ship in the US by the end of the year. The Massachusetts-based drug...
50-foot pirate ship with pyrotechnics wows Halloween fans
This pirate ship is "sailing" into Halloween history. Behold the 50-foot "Pirates of the Caribbean"-inspired decoration created by Tony DeMatteo. The massive project took one year to complete and emits...
Brazilian woman killed in France attack asked for her kids to be told 'I love them'
One of the three victims in the attack at a French church has been identified as a 44-year-old Brazilian woman who managed to express her love for her three children...
MMA veteran regains middleweight title in Bellator 250
Gegard Mousasi has added another mixed martial arts title to his legacy. The 35-year-old Mousasi, who has been an MMA fighter for 17 years, regained his Bellator MMA middleweight title...
Ex-BU hockey player, paralyzed in his very first game, dies at 45
BOSTON — Travis Roy, the Boston University hockey player who was paralyzed 11 seconds into his first college shift and went on to become an advocate for spinal cord injury...
Ex-US Embassy staffer drugged, sexually assaulted 23 women on video: feds
A former staff member at the US Embassy in Mexico allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted at least 23 women over the past decade, federal investigators say. Brian Jeffrey Raymond, 44,...
Three Maine children given flu shots at school without parental consent
Three children in Maine were given flu shots in school without the consent of their parents, a report said. The students, who are enrolled in the Sanford School Department, received...
Timberwolves meet with potential No. 1 pick LaMelo Ball
With the NBA Draft less than three weeks away, the Minnesota Timberwolves — who own the top overall pick — recently met with LaMelo Ball, ESPN reported Thursday. A source...
Facebook admits 'technical problems' blocked some political ads
Facebook said in a statement on Thursday night that some political ads were "improperly" restricted due to a technical error. The company explained in a blog post that the glitch...
Two men charged after van filled with explosives is discovered in Philadelphia
Two men in Philadelphia were charged on Thursday with possessing explosives that were found in a van in the heart of the city, prosecutors said. Brian Larue and Eric Murra...
Longtime Brewer could retire after team declines $15M option
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers have declined to exercise a $15 million mutual 2021 option on veteran outfielder Ryan Braun as the franchise’s career home run leader ponders whether to...
Potential Knicks draft target dazzles in televised workout
Tyrese Maxey, Kentucky’s electric combo guard and a Knicks potential trade-back draft target, returned to national television Thursday night. A Rich Paul-inspired Pro Day was televised by ESPN2 featuring Maxey...
Legendary WWE figure getting big budget Netflix docuseries
Vince McMahon is coming to Netflix. New Chief Revenue Officer Nick Khan announced on WWE’s third-quarter earnings call Thursday that the company had sold a “groundbreaking” deal with Netflix for...
78-year-old NYC man critically injured after being struck by MTA bus
A 78-year-old man was struck and critically injured by an MTA bus in the Bronx on Thursday night, police said. The victim was crossing Morris Park Avenue at Radcliff Avenue...
MTA time clock smasher caught, forced to repay $2,500 for damage
MTA investigators have caught the vandal who smashed a time clock at New York City Transit headquarters last October, the agency's watchdog said Friday. The employee -- who was not...
Falcons finally win a close one
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — This time, the Atlanta Falcons finished. Matt Ryan threw for 281 yards and ran for a touchdown, Younghoe Koo made four field goals and the Atlanta Falcons...
Thousands flock to Halloween parade in the place where coronavirus began
What a fright! Halloween revelers flocked to an amusement park in Wuhan, China, to celebrate the spooky holiday less than a year after the deadly coronavirus began infecting people in...