December 29, 2020
Howard Rubenstein, famous NYC publicist, dead at 88
Howard J. Rubenstein, New York’s most influential public relations guru of the past half-century, died on Tuesday in his Manhattan home at 88. He was a power broker with grace...
Connecticut lawyer kills COVID-19-positive wife before shooting self
A well-known divorce lawyer in Connecticut killed his COVID-19-positive wife before fatally shooting himself in a murder-suicide on Christmas Day, authorities said. Cindy Liquori, 55, was dog-sitting at her mother's...
Knicks veteran continues his red-hot start
Reggie Bullock’s season started on time this season. And he’s been on the mark. Bullock, the 29-year-old veteran who has started all four games, pumped in five 3-pointers and scored...
No. 14 Rutgers nips Purdue despite missing top scorer
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Rutgers hasn't played with a complete, healthy lineup yet this year, so the 14th-ranked Scarlet Knights knew what to do when leading scorer Ron Harper Jr. was...
A funny thing happened for the Knicks on this night
It was Charles Barkley, years ago, who gave the perfect description for the first few weeks of an NBA season. “It can be tough,” Sir Charles bemoaned, “because the [lousy]...
Girlfriend of Nashville bomber warned cops about explosives last year
Nashville police were warned in 2019 that Anthony Warner was making a bomb inside his RV -- but nothing was done to stop him. Warner's girlfriend told Nashville cops on...
ESPN star announces COVID-19 diagnosis
ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit says he has tested positive for COVID-19 and will have to call the College Football Playoff semifinal between No. 2 Clemson and No. 3 Ohio State from...
Thousands in Colorado without heat after vandals attack gas system
Thousands of residents in Aspen, Colorado were left without heat during near-zero degree weather after vandals -- possibly green activists from an environmental group -- attacked the city's gas system,...
Middle East peace deals were Trump's mission impossible made possible: Goodwin
Donald Trump’s legacy, like the man himself, will be complicated, but the one certainty will be his record of achieving what conventional wisdom said couldn’t be done. His world-shocking victory...
NBA star out a while after being carried off on wheelchair
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — NBA Rookie of the Year Ja Morant will miss three to five weeks after spraining his left ankle. The Memphis Grizzlies said Tuesday that further tests revealed...
Louisiana congressman-elect dead from COVID-19 at 41
Louisiana Rep.-elect Luke Letlow died Tuesday night from complications related to the coronavirus. He was 41. A family friend confirmed to the Monroe News-Star that Letlow died in the intensive care unit at...
Long Island woman vanishes with 2-year-old daughter
A Long Island woman vanished with her 2-year-old daughter after saying the two of them were going to a doctor's appointment, police said Tuesday. Kristen Moore, 41, and her baby,...
Libel law may hinder Hunter Biden computer repairman's lawsuit
The Delaware computer repairman who revealed the contents of Hunter Biden’s laptop faces an uphill battle if he refiles his libel suit against Twitter — partly because of a law...
Julius Randle does it all as Knicks win again
The Knicks arrived in Cleveland with a pack of injured players. But Julius Randle is healthy — boy, is he ever. In his fourth straight powerful performance, Randle posted a...
Ohio State star returned for this playoff moment
Shaun Wade did his best to focus on the present, mostly talking around questions about last year’s defeat to Clemson. The Ohio State All-American cornerback and projected first-round pick had...
Nashville bomber reportedly hunted aliens, believed in 'lizard people'
Authorities are looking into evidence that Nashville RV bomber Anthony Quinn Warner spent time hunting for aliens and was interested in "lizard people," ABC News reported. Law enforcement sources told the...
Michael Cohen explains shout-out to prison pals 'Tony Meatballs' and 'Big Minty'
President Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen raised eyebrows this week when he name-dropped some new pals he made in federal lockup. In a now-viral clip from a Monday interview on...
First FDNY firefighters get coronavirus vaccine, NYPD launch delayed
FDNY firefighters began receiving coronavirus vaccines on Tuesday — but a planned rollout of the shots for the NYPD was scrapped, with a union memo citing a delay on the...
Trevor Lawrence wouldn't be denied another shot at title
One by one, Trevor Lawrence approached each teammate with the same message. “We’ll be right back here next year,” Clemson’s superstar quarterback promised them. This was after the first defeat...
Rose Bowl foes fondly recall time they were teammates
Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book and Alabama running back Najee Harris will battle on New Year’s Day for a spot in the national championship game. Nevertheless, it wasn’t long ago...
White teen pushed out of college after video of her saying N-word at 15 resurfaces
A high school cheerleader had her college “dream” shattered when a black classmate arbitrarily posted a years-old video of her saying the N-word, her lawyer said this week -- as...
Boy and his dog abandoned in Ohio cemetery before Christmas
A 3-year-old boy and his dog were left abandoned in a cold cemetery in Ohio two days before Christmas, authorities said. Officers responded to Hope Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Hinkley...
Nets' backup seizing opportunity once again
The Nets lost a primary ball-handler when Spencer Dinwiddie partially tore his ACL in Sunday’s loss to the Hornets. As a result, Chris Chiozza seemed to jump ahead of both...
Local team socked with second COVID-19 pause
Once again, the novel coronavirus has wreaked havoc on Iona’s college basketball season. An Iona strength coach tested positive for COVID-19, meaning the program will be quarantined for 14 days,...
Clock ticking for Mets to strike deal with Japanese ace
Unlike the vast window that remains open for most free agents to sign, one player drawing interest from the Mets is on the clock to strike a deal. Tomoyuki Sugano,...
Louisville PD moves to fire two more cops in Breonna Taylor shooting
The Louisville Police Department on Tuesday moved to fire two more officers involved in the killing of Breonna Taylor — a black woman whose death during a botched raid sparked...
Yankees just became a big winner of the offseason
There’s a long way to go before Opening Day — or even spring training, since no one knows when that will start — but as 2020 draws to a close,...
Charged with murder, stabbing? In NYC, you're free to go
Criminal-justice “reform” in New York has turned our courts into a merry-go-round, with violent offenders free to jump off at will. The latest outrage took place in The Bronx, where...
Cuomo eyes reactivating Javits Center hospital for COVID-19 surge
New York is preparing to reactivate the Javits Center as an emergency COVID-19 hospital should another surge of the pandemic overwhelm local medical facilities, Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office said. Javits...
Note to Jets fans: You're free to root for a win in this one
There have been conflicting emotions for Jets fans watching their team this season. Somewhere during this miserable year, many fans decided it would be better to root against the Jets,...
Rushed start to season taking a toll on Knicks, NBA
The virus is at the forefront of everyone’s attention no matter what: life, school, work. For all the cynicism and skepticism that has accompanied sports’ reintegration into our lives the...
Move cancer patients to front of COVID-19 vaccine line
As COVID vaccines are being rolled out, an extremely vulnerable group is being overlooked: millions of cancer patients. Doctors are sounding the alarm that many state governments and the federal...
Cops shoot machete-wielding man in Brooklyn
Police shot and killed an 18-year-old man who charged at them while wielding a machete in Brooklyn on Tuesday night -- after he nearly chopped off a woman's thumb, sources...
Letters to the editor — Dec. 30, 2020
Issue: Reports that Hilaria Baldwin has been pretending to be Spanish, despite being from America. Thank you for exposing Hillary Baldwin for the fraud she is (“It’s all bull!” Dec....
Evaluating Dave Gettleman as huge Giants decision looms
Take all the new analytics and toss them to the side here. We are going to deal with batting average, pure and simple. How many times did he take a...
Liberals learn about violence the hard way
Liberal leaders across the country are learning the tragic price of being soft on crime. In Atlanta, a Christmas weekend shooting spree put the total for the year there at...
Dwayne Haskins is already drawing interest
NFL teams reportedly are expressing interest in quarterback Dwayne Haskins, who officially became a free agent Tuesday after flaming out in Washington. The 2019 first-round pick went unclaimed on waivers...
Why won't NYC keep violent suspects behind bars?
Just what exactly do criminals have to do to be kept behind bars in New York? After all, being arrested in connection with a murder — a murder! — wasn't...
The NYT's obscene drive to destroy a teen's life
Jimmy Galligan is an 18-year-old college freshman from Leesburg, Va. -- and cancel culture’s Count of Monte Cristo. Some months ago, Galligan, who is biracial, posted a three-second video of...
Jets activate tight end from COVID-19 list
The Jets activated tight end Ryan Griffin from the reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday. Griffin was placed on the list last Wednesday after being deemed high risk from having a close...
Heisman favorite's Alabama legend can grow even more in playoff
Tua Tagovailoa knew where he was throwing from his first step back. It was second-and-26. A teenage mistake by Tagovailoa put Alabama three downs from losing the 2018 national championship....
Raphael Warnock preached that Brexit was 'ethnocentrism and hate'
Georgia Democratic Senate candidate Raphael Warnock denounced the UK's vote to leave the European Union as "ethnocentrism and hate" in a newly resurfaced 2018 sermon. "Hate has gone viral," the...
Feds decline to charge cops in Tamir Rice case
The Justice Department announced Tuesday that it will not file any federal charges against two Cleveland cops in the controversial 2014 killing of 12-year-old Tamir Rice. Officials said Tuesday that...
Lindsey Vonn, NHL star announce breakup
Lindsey Vonn and P.K. Subban are calling it quits.
'Trying' review: Apple TV+ comedy offers plenty of charm
Esther Smith and Rafe Spall make a winning team in the British dramedy.
70-year-old subway worker was pushed onto tracks on Christmas Eve
A 70-year-old subway station attendant says he suffered multiple injuries when he was shoved onto the tracks by a turnstile jumper on Christmas Eve -- and was just "inches" from...
2020's 10 most buried stories and other commentary
Media watch: 2020’s 10 Most Buried Stories At RealClearPolitics, retired editor Frank Miele — who used to help choose AP’s top 10 stories of the year — is so fed...
Kansas counties drop mask rules; arena hosts COVID-19 shots
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Two northeastern Kansas counties are backing off mask mandates they imposed last month as coronavirus cases surged, and officials set up a clinic in an arena...
Lucky KY residents skip line, get 'extra' COVID-19 doses at Walgreens
Some lucky Kentucky residents were able to skip the line and get COVID-19 vaccines — because their local Walgreens had extra doses. Louisville restaurant owner Andrew Masterson told the Courier-Journal...
No-loha! Hawaiian sweet rolls aren't Hawaiian, lawsuit claims
King's Hawaiian sweet rolls are not Hawaiian enough, a new lawsuit charges. The class-action suit, filed Friday in Manhattan federal court, accuses the maker of the popular baked products of...
Man freed without bail for waving gun — gets busted again with pistol
A Brooklyn man accused of flashing a silver gun at a rival and threatening to shoot him was cut loose without bail — only to get busted three weeks later...
Breaking down Knicks star's transformation
Break up the Knicks! On Sunday, they shocked the basketball world, upsetting the Bucks at The Garden for their first win of the season, and doing it in blowout fashion....
Giants are in crazy NFL Draft limbo
The Giants are in something of NFL draft limbo entering Week 17. They can get as high as the No. 3-overall pick in the 2021 draft — that is highly...
Joe Biden inauguration luncheon canceled over COVID-19 concerns: report
WASHINGTON -- Welcome back to Washington, Joe. The congressional committee planning Joe Biden's inauguration festivities have canceled a traditional luncheon for the new president, citing concerns over COVID-19. According to...
Suspect kills accomplice in bungled Queens ambush
A gang member fatally blasted his pal during a bungled ambush earlier this month, Queens prosecutors said Tuesday. Nazieer Basir, 22, his accomplice, Royhessny Sintjago, and two other men approached...
Sudden Adam Gase to Patriots buzz is ignoring big issue
Adam Gase will be looking for a job next week after the Jets fire him, which is a near certainty. There has been some buzz out of Boston that the...
KCRW Berlin signs off: report
Auf wiedersehen, KCRW Berlin. The American presence on Berlin's airways since 1945 that carried English-language news and music ended this month when the last US radio station in the German...
NFL players facing off for first time since helmet brawl
Mason Rudolph and Myles Garrett are meeting again. More than a year after Garrett ripped off Rudolph's helmet and swung it at him in the final second of a Steelers-Browns...
First case of UK COVID-19 mutation found in US
The contagious new COVID-19 mutation from the UK has officially made it to the United States, Colorado health officials said Tuesday. The COVID-19 variant that UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has...
COVID-19 bill started a 180-day countdown for UFO disclosures
President Trump's signature Sunday on the $2.3 trillion COVID-19 relief and government funding bill started a 180-day countdown for the Pentagon and spy agencies to say what they know about...
Texas man fatally shoots attempted burglar holding his family at gunpoint
A Texas man shot and killed an attempted burglar holding his family at gunpoint, authorities said. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. Sunday when three armed men broke into a...
Petula Clark felt 'shock and disbelief' Nashville bomber used her song before blast
British singer Petula Clark said she felt "shock and disbelief" that Nashville bomber Anthony Quinn Warner used her hit song "Downtown" to blast from his RV before the explosion. "I...
Joe Biden refers to Kamala Harris as 'president-elect'
Come on, man! Joe Biden raised eyebrows Tuesday when he accidentally referred to Kamala Harris as "president-elect." The real president-elect was delivering remarks on the COVID-19 crisis in Wilmington, Del.,...
NBA legend's son thriving amid Larsa Pippen dating drama
Scotty Pippen Jr. is living up to his namesake. The son of the Bulls Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen has been a dominant force in his sophomore season at Vanderbilt,...
'We weren't leery': Passengers unfazed on 1st Boeing 737 MAX flight after crashes
Boeing's troubled 737 MAX plane has returned to US skies after nearly two years -- with an American Airlines flight touching down safely at LaGuardia Airport on Tuesday afternoon. While...
Teen charged for fatally shooting dad after pal first took blame
An Indiana teen has been arrested for shooting and killing his father --- after his pal first took the blame for the man's death, authorities said. James Beau Burkhart, 16,...
Unusual political alliance forms in support of $2,000 COVID-19 checks
WASHINGTON -- An unlikely band of lawmakers are backing President Trump's last-minute push to increase stimulus payments from $600 to $2,000 as the Senate reaches a stalemate on a vote....
Why Giants remain bullish on Daniel Jones despite troubling evidence
When the robot character in the old sci-fi TV series “Lost in Space’’ — named, simply, “Robot’’ — was presented with something illogical, he would flail his accordion-styled arms and...
TikTok is obsessing over NYX's $12 no-smudge Shine Loud liquid lipstick
If it's going viral on TikTok, you know it's a new must-have product. This time, the product in question is a liquid lipstick with a promise: No smudging or budging...
Asian child labor tied to production of Girl Scout Cookies
Child labor in parts of Asia fuels the palm oil industry and the corporate products that depend on it -- including some varieties of Girl Scout Cookies, according to the...
How to see tonight's Cold Moon, the last full moon of 2020
The end of a truly terrible 2020 isn't the only thing to be over the moon about this week. Tonight, intergalactic gawkers can catch a glimpse of the Cold Moon...
Man admits to killing missing autistic woman, tells cops where to find her body
A man admitted killing a missing autistic Pennsylvania woman with a hammer and a knife -- and told cops where to find her body while being questioned by investigators at...
Poisoned Putin critic Alexei Navalny accused of fraud by Russia
Russian authorities on Tuesday launched a fraud investigation into leading government critic Alexei Navalny, alleging that he spent nearly $5 million in donations to his various organizations on himself, according...
'Superman & Lois' trailer paints duo as stressed-out parents
Even Superman has trouble raising a kid. In a minute-long teaser for the CW’s upcoming series, “Superman & Lois,” a philosophical Man of Steel, played by Tyler Hoechlin (“Teen Wolf”),...
Booger McFarland doubles down on controversial Dwayne Haskins comments
Booger McFarland isn't backing down. After catching heat for his rant on ESPN's "Monday Night Countdown" about the Dwayne Haskins situation and how it related to young African American players...
Arkansas family found dead on Christmas Day killed in murder-suicide
The five family members whose bodies were found at their Arkansas home on Christmas Day were killed in a murder-suicide, authorities said Tuesday. Patricia Patrick, 61, and Jaquita Chase, 31,...
Black teen feared for his life during encounter with accuser
The black teen wrongly accused of swiping a woman's cellphone at a Manhattan hotel said Tuesday he feared for his life during the attack that left him "shellshocked." "For me,...
Spain will reportedly make list of residents who refuse COVID-19 vaccine
Spain is setting up a registry of people who refuse to have a COVID-19 vaccine — and will share it with its European neighbors. Health Minister Salvador Illa made the...
GOP Gaetz compares Eric Swalwell to Anthony Weiner
Rep. Matt Gaetz compared allowing Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell to remain on the House Intelligence Committee to putting disgraced former Congressman Anthony Weiner, who was sentenced to 21 months in...
Georgia Sens. Loeffler, Perdue back Trump's $2,000 stimulus check push
The Republicans running in the two critical Georgia runoffs that will decide control of the Senate have come out in support of President Trump's push to increase stimulus checks from $600 to $2,000,...
Soccer star faces ban for exposing penis after scoring goal
Ex-Borussia Monchengladbach and Augsburg striker Raul Bobadilla caused controversy while playing for Guarani in his homeland, Paraguay. The 33-year-old Paraguay international hit a dramatic late goal to give the Asuncion...
Paul McCartney lands first No. 1 album in 31 years
Sir Paul McCartney is doing a happy dance after his new album topped the Billboard charts -- and landed him his first No. 1 in his native Britain for the...
Bubble standout seizes latest opportunity for shorthanded Nets
Losing Spencer Dinwiddie to a torn ACL just three games into the season has provided the Nets’ reserves with an early opportunity to prove the team is as deep as...
Uniqlo discounts sale items as low as $3.90 for end-of-season event
The year may be coming to a close, but the 2020 deals aren't over just yet.If you're a fan of Uniqlo's trendy apparel and accessories, then you're going to love...
NYC hits another grim COVID milestone
New York City has surpassed more than 25,000 deaths linked to the coronavirus, officials announced Monday. The city Health Department reports that 25,008 deaths were confirmed or likely cases of...
NHL star out indefinitely with illness: 'Drained and lethargic'
CHICAGO — Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews will miss the start of training camp because of an illness, and there is no timetable for his return. The 32-year-old Toews said...
Activist investor Dan Loeb urges Intel to explore deal options
Activist hedge fund Third Point is pushing Intel to explore strategic alternatives, including whether it should remain an integrated device manufacturer, according to a letter it sent to the chipmaker’s...
Witnesses afraid to come forward in baby's stray-bullet death, NYPD commish says
Witnesses to the stray-bullet slaying of Brooklyn baby Davell Gardner may be afraid to come forward for fear of retribution by those involved, NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea said Tuesday. Department...
'Righteous release': Deputy who killed black man once used faith to defend use of force
An Ohio sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot a black man carrying sandwiches used the Christian faith to defend using force once — describing it as "righteous release." Franklin County Sheriff’s...
Quaint home for sale has spacious kitchen, updated appliances — and horrifying basement jail
This one's for buyers who want to be put under "house arrest."
Wall Street gives up gains after record-setting rally
Wall Street’s main indexes eased from record highs in volatile trading on Tuesday as investors worried the Senate may not quickly pass the additional pandemic aid checks to help jobless...
This was Google's code name for its 'unlawful agreement' with Facebook
New details have emerged about the deal Google and Facebook allegedly worked out to rig the lucrative online advertising market. The two tech titans dubbed their contract "Jedi Blue," according...
Army colonel allegedly beat wife, threatens suicide in standoff with cops
A US Army colonel in Washington state has been charged with assaulting his wife in front of their kids, repeatedly kicking her with his boots, authorities said. Owen G. Ray,...
Antifa launches soccer league in Portland
Antifa is taking a break from its usual goal of combating fascism on the long-suffering streets of Portland -- to instead tackle each other in its very own soccer league....
NFL star's TikTok controversy led to 'death threats' against mom
JuJu Smith-Schuster's pregame dance routine did more than anger opponents. It sadly led to death threats against his mother on social media. The Steelers wideout had made a habit of...
Rays trade another pitcher in three-team trade with Phillies, Dodgers
The Tampa Bay Rays aren't done dealing. Two days after trading Blake Snell to the San Diego Padres in an MLB blockbuster, the Rays are sending left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado...
Frozen humpback whale buried on New Jersey beach
It was a whale of a problem. A 31-foot-long, 15-ton humpback whale washed ashore on a New Jersey beach on Christmas Day -- but authorities couldn't cart away or cut...
Deadly 6.3 magnitude earthquake rocks Croatia
PETRINJA, Croatia — A strong earthquake hit central Croatia on Tuesday, destroying buildings and sending panicked people fleeing into rubble-covered streets in a town southeast of the capital. Authorities said...
How to change your look at home: 12 best manicures, hair dyes, tattoos
Don't know where to start with a new you for the new year?
Oh, Alec, you must know more than you're letting on
Alec Baldwin, love of my life, obsession of my soul. My super-size, gelatinous hunk of Soft Serve non-dairy product. Failed impersonator of President Donald J. Trump. Duped husband of an...
Here's your chance to own gold-plated AirPods Max — for $108K
A Russian luxury goods brand has made the AirPods Max's $550 price tag look like a bargain. Caviar, which specializes in taking mainstream products and putting an extravagant spin on...
Knicks guard explains his wardrobe malfunction
One of the lone lighthearted moments of the Knicks' disappointing home opener against the Sixers on Saturday was Reggie Bullock’s wardrobe malfunction. With the Knicks wearing for the first time...
Coronavirus 'long haulers' experiencing fishy, sulfur smells
While researchers continue to study lasting, long-term effects following infection from the novel coronavirus, new reports reiterate the so-called "long haulers" experiencing a distorted sense of smell, catching odd, unpleasant fishy, sulfur and burning odors. Professor Nirmal Kumar,...
Omni Hotels workers unpaid despite $76M PPP loan, union claims
Luxury hotel chain Omni Hotels pocketed $76 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds -- but has failed to use the bulk of the cash to pay its struggling workers, a...
Despite pandemic, 60 new print magazines launched in 2020
The number of new print magazines launched in the US dropped by more than half in 2020 to 60, compared to 139 a year earlier. But in a surprise move,...
Sumo wrestler once dubbed 'world's strongest kid' dead at 21
A Russian sumo wrestler once dubbed “the world’s strongest kid,” who weighed 210 pounds when he was just 6 years old, has died at the age of 21, according to...
2020's most overrated and over-hated figures in baseball
We have nearly finished our hellish journey through the epically craptastic year that has been 2020. But first, we must render who and what in baseball (and a few other...
Man reportedly dies of heart attack hours after COVID vaccine in horrible case of bad luck
A 75-year-old man was lucky enough to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Israel, only to die a few hours later from a heart attack that officials believe is unrelated to...
Gunman arrested in slaying of 16-year-old boy outside Bronx deli
A gunman was arrested Monday and charged with the caught-on-camera killing of 16-year-old James Solano outside a Bronx deli — even admitting to cops that he had the murder weapon...
The curious timing of Dwayne Haskins' release
Dwayne Haskins survived a maskless stripper party, but not another predictably woeful performance. Washington released the disappointing quarterback on Monday with one week to go in the season – and...
US military begins vaccinating troops in South Korea
The US military launched a coronavirus vaccine operation for personnel stationed in South Korea on Tuesday as health officials in Seoul reported the country's highest daily death toll since the...
Statue of slave kneeling before Lincoln is removed in Boston
A statue of Abraham Lincoln with a freed slave appearing to kneel at his feet — optics that drew objections amid a national reckoning with racial injustice — has been...
Congressional staffers next to receive COVID-19 vaccine
More than a thousand “critical” Capitol Hill staffers will get priority access to the coronavirus vaccine while seniors and first responders across the country continue an agonizing wait, according to...
Patriots' QB situation a complete mess one year after Tom Brady
The Patriots' future at quarterback remains unsettled. Cam Newton wasn't the answer. Bill Belichick doesn't seem to be in a hurry to look at Jarrett Stidham. New England isn't going...
Mitch McConnell blocks unanimous passage of $2,000 COVID-19 checks
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday blocked unanimous passage of the $2,000 COVID-19 stimulus checks requested by President Trump. McConnell (R-Ky.) objected after Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY)...
Swan in mourning brings German trains to a halt for nearly an hour
It was a cygnet failure. A broken-hearted swan mourning its dead mate recently brought trains to a halt for almost an hour on a high-speed rail line in central Germany,...
Ex-boyfriend charged with killing mom, girl, 2, on Christmas Day
A Missouri man killed his ex-girlfriend — the mother of his two children — and her 2-year-old daughter on Christmas Day after threatening that if he could not be with...
NYPD cops face delayed COVID vaccine rollout over supply chain issues
NYPD cops will not begin receiving the coronavirus vaccine on Tuesday as previously scheduled, according to Commissioner Dermot Shea — with a detectives’ union memo citing issues with the state...
'SNL' fans wonder if the show will cover Hilaria Baldwin's fake accent
Fans of the iconic sketch comedy show are beginning to wonder if Baldwin, the 36-year-old wife of frequent Trump impersonator Alec Baldwin, will get an adequate ribbing for her controversial...
Steve Cohen shares Mets 'news flash' after Padres' splashy trades
Not every team is waiting for the holidays to end to get aggressive. New Mets owner Steve Cohen continued to share his Twitter commentary on the MLB offseason Monday night...
The power shift and trade fallout from MLB blockbuster deals: Sherman
The Dodgers finished the season as the majors’ best team. Nothing has changed that this offseason. Is it possible the Padres have traded their way to the second best? Are...
NYPD to upgrade charges against woman who falsely accused Keyon Harrold Jr. of phone theft
The NYPD said Tuesday it plans to upgrade charges it will bring against a woman who falsely accused a 14-year-old black boy of stealing her cellphone, then allegedly attacked him...
Cop reportedly threatened to 'shoot' mayor if she defunded department
A veteran Phoenix cop threatened to put the city's mayor in his cross hairs if she defunded its police department, a recently released police report shows. The officer, Steven Poulos,...
Germany alarmed by threat posed by coronavirus deniers
BERLIN - Germany is facing a growing threat of attacks by right-wing militants who deny the existence of the coronavirus pandemic and its health risks, a senior security official said...
Healthy teen dies after COVID 'ate her through,' family says
A healthy high school senior from Chicago contracted COVID-19 just before Christmas — and was dead within days as the virus “ate her through,” her family says. “She called me...
This common sleep aid may prevent coronavirus
Melatonin, a dietary supplement often used by insomnia sufferers, could be used to possibly help prevent or treat COVID-19, according to researchers at the Cleveland Clinic. The hormone — which...
This discounted Rubbermaid storage containers set is perfect for meal prepping
Getting a head start on those meal prep goals for 2021 will be so easy when you snag Amazon's latest Rubbermaid deal. For a limited time, you can save more...
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, husband receive COVID vaccine
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and husband Doug Emhoff both received their first coronavirus vaccine shot on Tuesday in another public vaccination designed to ease concerns about the wonder drug's safety....
Novavax COVID vaccine enters Phase 3 trial
Novavax will begin final-stage trial of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate, enrolling around 30,000 participants in the US and Mexico, federal health officials said. The Maryland-based company will test the shot, known...
Aly & AJ blast bum boyfriend in explicit 'Potential Breakup Song' remix
Reimagining their 2007 track after its recent TikTok resurgence, the former Disney Channel actresses are swapping out their child-star charm for some serious grown-up talk.
eBay offers 'Authenticity Guarantee' on watches to prevent fakes
Testing it out for yourself is a whole lot easier now too, with up to 30% off on Rolex and up to 60% off on other brands like Citizen, Bulova...
This affordable standing desk can help you stay productive in 2021
True to their name, standing desks allow you to remain upright while typing. These science-backed designs are thought to boost productivity and help prevent the slew of health concerns associated...
Lifestyles of the rich and infected: Nantucket is tearing itself apart over COVID outbreak
A COVID-19 outbreak in Nantucket has its wealthy residents turning against each other — with some resorting to trying to "rat" out those defying public health rules. The attempts to...
Mom-to-be conceives a third baby — while pregnant with twins
Oh, baby, baby — oops, she did it again!
This Theragun Mini alternative is on sale for under $85
Remote work definitely takes a toll mentally, but have you stopped to consider how bad it is for your body? All that time slumped over a computer and seated for...
Trump blasts 'weak and tired' GOP for overriding veto of defense bill
President Trump ripped top Republicans for allowing a vote in Congress to override his veto of the $740 billion defense spending bill. "Weak and tired Republican 'leadership' will allow the bad...
Targeted killings of journalists surged in 2020
PARIS — More journalists are being killed outside of war zones and the overwhelming majority of this year’s grim total of at least 50 dead were deliberately targeted, many of...
Russia admits COVID death toll is three times higher than reported
Russia has admitted its COVID-19 death toll is three times higher than previously reported — making it the country with the third-largest number of fatalities from the pandemic. Experts have...
Canadian man receives his own severed leg for Christmas
A Canadian man has received the ultimate Christmas stocking stuffer – the articulated bones of the leg he lost in a motorcycle accident, according to a report. Justin Fernandes, 24,...
Hospitals in Los Angeles County are treating COVID-19 patients in gift shops
LOS ANGELES — Hospitals in Los Angeles County are reporting a surge in COVID-19 patients and some have been forced to temporarily cease ambulance arrivals and use gift shops as makeshift...
Washington prosecutor resigns over 'racially motivated attacks'
A Washington state prosecutor says he's being forced out of office over "racially motivated attacks" from critics who claim he's too soft on crime. Okanogan County Prosecutor Arian Noma, a...
Trump backs Sanders' effort to force Senate vote on $2,000 checks
President Trump is backing Sen. Bernie Sanders' bid to force a vote in the Senate on the $2,000 coronavirus stimulus payment by threatening to filibuster an override of Trump's veto...
Ex-state Senate candidate says she was 'gagged, bound, tortured' in attack
A former Texas state Senate candidate claims she was "gagged, bound [and] tortured" in a hotel -- and three people have been arrested in connection with the assault. Vanessa Tijerina,...
Rams bringing back QB draft bust in playoff desperation
The Los Angeles Rams look like they'll be without starting QB Jared Goff for Week 17, a game they could need to win if they want to secure a spot...
Pixar's 'Soul' blasted for Tina Fey's 'middle-aged white woman' savior
The casting was racially insensitive, critics said.
Poker pro loses chance at $1.5 million over COVID-19: 'Absolute s--t show'
Upeshka De Silva is dealing with a COVID bad beat. The poker pro was disqualified from the World Series of Poker this week after he tested positive for the coronavirus....
NFL player becomes first major athlete to be paid in bitcoin
Bitcoin is going pro. Carolina Panthers tackle Russell Okung has agreed to receive half of his $13 million salary in the form of the volatile cryptocurrency, a payments startup announced...
Kangaroo captured on video punching Australian man in the face
It was a case of roo rage. A kangaroo was caught on video punching an Australian man in the face as he tried to protect his kids from the hopping...
Marco Rubio backs push for $2,000 stimulus checks
Sen. Marco Rubio will support increasing the value of direct payments to eligible Americans from $600 to $2,000, he announced. Rubio (R-Fla.) revealed his new position in a statement Monday, saying,...
Trump tops list of most admired men of 2020
President Trump tops the list of the most admired man for 2020, according to a Gallup poll released Tuesday. The annual survey asked respondents which man and woman living anywhere...
Lizzo gives herself a sexy round of applause with 'thunder' thighs
There’s no stealing Lizzo’s thunder — even the singer’s thighs are giving her a standing ovation.
WHO warns an even worse pandemic could be looming
Despite the severe global toll of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization has warned that the outbreak is “not necessarily the big one” -- and is urging the world...
Pierre Cardin, iconic Space Age fashion designer, dead at 98
During the '70s and '80s, the Cardin name was embossed on thousands of products, including watches and bedsheets, and sold at over 100,000 stores across the world.
You may need a 'COVID-19 passport' to travel or gather in 2021
Companies are developing "passport" apps that can vouch for a person's coronavirus vaccine and test statuses.
Upside-down house is head-spinning fun
Look up! At the Upside Down House — an art museum and café in Vung Tau, Vietnam — furniture is attached to the ceiling. See the optical illusions for yourself...
Don't expect Apple Car before 2028, top analyst says
A prominent Wall Street analyst says investors shouldn't hold their breath for an Apple car any time soon. Ming-Chi Kuo said in a research note this week that the market...
What caused Bill Belichick's phone-smashing sideline meltdown
It has been a rough year for Bill Belichick's New England Patriots, who in their first season without Tom Brady are going to miss the playoffs for the first time...
Wrestler appeared to be set on fire in WWE's latest dark turn
WWE fans were left horrified after Randy Orton appeared to set Alexa Bliss on fire live on "Monday Night Raw." The final episode of the red brand ended in controversial...
White House drops $44K on carpet cleaning ahead of inauguration: report
The White House will spend a little over $44,000 to deep-clean its carpets before President-elect Joe Biden moves in amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report. According to federal...
Fired Tyson manager calls COVID betting pool 'simply something fun'
A manager at Tyson Foods who was fired for participating in an office betting pool on how many co-workers would contract COVID-19 said it was meant as a "morale boost"...
Tesla will reportedly soon add support for Apple, Amazon Music
Tesla, whose high-tech vehicle software already supports Spotify integration, is reportedly working to add both Apple Music and Amazon Music to its roster. Unlike other cars, which mirror the contents...
AOC slams Dem, GOP lawmakers who oppose $2,000 checks
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is calling out lawmakers from both parties who have spoken out against tweaking the COVID stimulus bill to raise the value of direct payments to eligible...
Boeing 737 MAX set to resume flights for American Airlines after crashes
The Boeing 737 MAX plane involved in back-to-back crashes that killed 346 people resumed its first commercial flight in the US on Tuesday. The closely watched American Airlines flight --...
Death of 4-month-old baby in Brooklyn ruled a homicide
A 4-month-old baby girl has died after suffering head trauma inside her Brooklyn apartment — and her death has been ruled a homicide, police said Tuesday. Cops responding to a...
Nashville RV bomber was a cop-hating 'hippie,' former co-worker says
Nashville RV bomber Anthony Quinn Warner was a weed-loving flower child with a "'Magnum, P.I.' mustache" -- who hated cops, a former co-worker has claimed. "He was kind of a...
Wuhan's COVID-19 cases may have been 10 times higher, study shows
Almost 500,000 residents in Wuhan, where the coronavirus pandemic originated, may have been infected with the deadly bug -- nearly 10 times the recorded tally, according to the Chinese Center...
Joe Judge's unprompted Daniel Jones praise is telling
When a coach is directly asked about a player’s future, he sometimes feels no choice but to dance around the truth with lip service. Take what 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan...
Couple vacations in Florida without daughter after flight drama over masks
A couple whose plans to visit the Big Apple were dashed when they were kicked off a United Airlines flight because their 2-year-old daughter refused to wear a face mask...
Kayaker pulls off mind-blowing stunts
The sport of kayaking is "rapid"-ly changing. Check out Bennett Smith's high-flying stunts in this jaw-dropping montage video. The Tennessee-based outdoorsman, 24, is a member of the US freestyle kayaking...
Virginia sheriff's deputy fired over 'disturbing' posts on Parler
A sheriff's deputy in Virginia was fired over social media posts on the website Parler that authorities have called "disturbing." The sheriff’s office in Prince William County announced the firing...
A lot can change in NFL Power Rankings
Seven spots remain available in the NFL’s expanded 14-team postseason field entering the final Sunday of the season, including one division title in each conference. The top six teams are...
Sicko threatens 19-year-old woman with knife and rapes her in Brooklyn
A sicko raped a 19-year-old woman after threatening her with a knife on a Brooklyn street and dragging her into a nearby apartment building early Monday, police said. The woman...
Special ed teacher charged with rape for allegedly sleeping with student
A former special education teacher from Oklahoma was charged with rape after being accused of sleeping with a 16-year-old student. Andee Lantz, 26, was arrested on Dec. 18 and allegedly...
Nets stars sitting wasn't a package deal
The Nets’ depth got put to the test Monday, with not only Spencer Dinwiddie out with a partially torn right ACL, but stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving sitting the...
Lil Pump banned from flying JetBlue after refusing to wear mask
Lil Pump has been banned from flying on JetBlue after refusing to wear a mask on a flight and becoming "verbally abusive" with crew members, a report said on Thursday....