January 6, 2021
NYPD cops shoot man driving toward them in stolen van
Police opened fire on a man driving towards them in a stolen van in Brooklyn Wednesday night, according to the NYPD and sources. The man was struck in the leg...
Knicks' thrilling victory missing just one thing
It didn’t take much imagination to summon what those final two minutes of the third quarter would have felt like, sounded like, looked like, been like. If you remember what...
Washington DC mayor extends public emergency for 15 days
The mayor of Washington, D.C. extended the city's public emergency for 15 more days on Wednesday night in response to the chaotic pro-Trump protests that erupted inside the U.S. Capitol...
Neo-Nazis among protesters who stormed US Capitol
The throng of protesters who stormed the US Capitol on Wednesday included some neo-Nazis -- including one man pictured wearing a "Camp Auschwitz" shirt. The unidentified man was pictured among...
Dave Gettleman's last chance is here
When another season ends, when they bravely face the music, the power brokers who see the world through Big Blue-colored glasses perform the same song and dance. They talk about...
Pelosi resumes House session after Capitol siege
WASHINGTON -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said lawmakers would not be intimidated as she reconvened the House of Representatives after a day of violence rocked the US Capitol and...
St. John's melts down late in loss to Xavier
The game was right there, begging to be taken. Xavier couldn’t shoot straight. The Musketeers’ two stars, Paul Scruggs and Zach Freemantle, were struggling. The Red Storm held a four-point...
Senate and House reject challenge to Joe Biden’s Arizona victory
WASHINGTON — Congress on Wednesday rejected a challenge to President-elect Joe Biden’s Arizona victory after a day of violence rocked the US Capitol. The objection to Arizona’s electoral votes — brought...
Romney slams Trump as 'selfish man,' praises Republicans who dropped objections
Sen. Mitt Romney on Wednesday applauded four Republican senators who dropped plans to object to President-elect Joe Biden's victory after a mob of President Trump's supporters stormed the US Capitol...
Austin Rivers' insane 3-point spurt propels red-hot Knicks
Austin Rivers is becoming the Knicks’ Mariano Rivera — an elite closer with ice water in his veins. No lead is safe against these Knicks. And Rivers. Two days after...
Pro-Trump rioters storm US Capitol, break Nancy Pelosi's name plate in new video
Pro-Trump rioters can be seen running rampant through the US Capitol Wednesday -- and even storming House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office -- in new dramatic video footage. The protestors can...
Sens. Loeffler, Lankford drop election objections after Capitol chaos
At least four Republican Senators are dropping their plans to object to President-elect Joe Biden's Electoral College victory after the US Capitol was stormed by President Trump's supporters. Sen. Kelly...
Video shows Capitol Police opening barricades for Trump protesters
Capitol Police were overwhelmed and seemingly unprepared for the crush of protesters who stormed the US Capitol Wednesday -- infuriating the lawmakers they are tasked with protecting. "The breach today at...
Keith Poole to take helm at the New York Post
The deputy editor-in-chief of the Sun is crossing the Atlantic in March to head the New York Post Group as the paper grows its digital presence. Keith Poole is the...
Video shows moment woman was fatally shot in Capitol
New video shows the moment a woman was fatally shot as protesters stormed the Capitol on Wednesday. The minute-long clip posted to YouTube begins by showing a group of four...
Ohio State star pumped for matchup vs. DeVonta Smith
Shaun Wade smiled upon hearing the question — Who do you want to be matched up with? — and didn’t hesitate. “You already know who I want to go up...
Listen to Episode 3 of 'Fullcourt on Flatbush': Nets' Point Guard Wizardry feat. Kenny Anderson
Kyrie Irving is a magician on the court and with Kevin Durant out, Irving carried the show for the Nets on Tuesday night in a blowout win over the Jazz....
Cuomo deploys 1,000 NY National Guard to DC
ALBANY -- New York will deploy 1,000 members of the state’s National Guards to Washington, D.C. in the aftermath of Wednesday’s US Capitol riot. "At the request of United States...
Man seen lounging in Pelosi's office swiped letter for Missouri rep
A man seen in a viral photo lounging at a desk inside House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s suite of offices amid Wednesday’s chaos at the Capitol allegedly swiped a letter meant...
World leaders condemn violent DC protests, call on Trump to concede
World leaders condemned supporters of President Trump after they stormed and vandalized the US Capitol Wednesday -- and called on the president to concede. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called...
Steve Nash still figuring out how to fill Nets' Durant-sized hole
After shaking up the lineup for Tuesday’s win over the Jazz, Nets coach Steve Nash promised to continue experimenting. But it’s “possible,” Nash said, he will ride the same starting...
NBA teams nearly postpone game after Capitol chaos
Heat and Celtics players discussed postponing their game Wednesday night, just hours after a violent mob of President Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol building in Washington and forced the...
Rangers expect star to be ready for opener
Mika Zibanejad missed his third consecutive day of camp, but David Quinn does not seem to believe that No. 93 is in jeopardy of missing the Jan. 14 season opener...
What MLB hot stove season has shown us thus far
In one way, the way that most tries its customers’ patience, this Hot Stove season has proven utterly predictable. The 2020 economic bludgeoning and the 2021 economic uncertainty virtually guaranteed...
Obama says DC riots will be remembered as a 'shame for our nation'
Former President Barack Obama on Wednesday night blamed the day’s chaos at the US Capitol on President Trump, saying it will be marked in history “as a moment of great...
Protester killed in Capitol was Air Force vet from California
The President Trump supporter killed in the Capitol building Wednesday was an Air Force vet from California who tweeted a day earlier how "nothing will stop us" and "the storm is here." ...
McConnell blasts pro-Trump 'thugs' who stormed Capitol in 'failed insurrection'
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday night blasted the "thugs" who broke into the US Capitol in an attempt to prevent Congress from accepting President-elect Joe Biden's win in...
Pence declares, 'Let's get back to work' as session resumes after Capitol siege
WASHINGTON -- An unbowed Vice President Mike Pence declared "Let's get back to work" as Congress reconvened to certify Joe Biden's election win on Wednesday evening after a day of...
Dramatic photo shows lawmaker comforting congresswoman during DC riots
A Colorado congressman went into full protective mode when he was caught in a dramatic photo comforting another House member as a mob of Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol...
Stephanie Grisham, other White House staffers resign amid Capitol chaos
Several White House staffers have resigned in the wake of the violent protests in Washington, D.C. as Congress resumed to count the Electoral College votes Wednesday evening. First lady Melania...
From the Senate to Mike Pence, Trump destroys the party on the way out the door: Devine
The storming of the US Capitol yesterday by a group of fired-up Trump supporters was a tragedy for the Republican party, for conservatives and populist nationalists, and for Donald Trump...
NYC congresswoman trapped for 5 hours during Capitol building chaos
Queens Rep. Grace Meng was trapped inside an unspecified room in the US Capitol building for five hours Wednesday, using chairs to barricade her door as a mob breached the...
Man stabbed outside Trump Hotel in DC: reports
A man has been stabbed outside the Trump Hotel, NBC is reporting. The victim was "conscious and breathing" as he was transported to the hospital, the report said. No arrests...
NY county leaders want Cuomo to let them help with COVID-19 vaccine distribution
ALBANY -- New York county government leaders say Gov. Cuomo ignored their own years-in-the-making mass vaccination plans -- and is now stonewalling their ability to get the shots out fast. ...
Manny Pacquiao knew tragic Filipino flight attendant, offers $10k reward
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has revealed he was family friends with the Filipino flight attendant who died after allegedly being raped at a New Year's Eve party -- and called...
UPS driver reportedly fired after racist rant on Latino family's porch
Hugo Aviles, a police officer, was sleeping when he got a notification from his security camera showing the UPS driver spewing the racist remarks on his porch on Dec. 17,...
NYC shootings and homicides soared in 2020, crime data shows
The number of shootings soared 97% from 777 in 2019 to 1,531 in 2020 and murders jumped by 44% from 319 to 462, according to the NYPD.
In Florida, we're still seeing a flood of New York refugees
"Cuomo and de Blasio are destroying the city,” cried a local restaurateur in a recent radio ad calling on people to visit his homey Italian eatery, where they can “fuhgettaboutit.”...
Giants 'antsy' about Jason Garrett's future
Just as Dave Gettleman remains as the general manager, there is no hue and cry (inside the building, anyway) to replace Jason Garrett as the offensive coordinator. Garrett has attracted...
At least 13 people arrested, 5 weapons recovered amid Capitol chaos
Thirteen people have been arrested and five weapons recovered so far amid the chaos on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, authorities said. The charges against those arrested were not immediately clear....
Cuomo stops NYC's attempt to get NYPD into first COVID vaccine group
NYC's second bid to provide the NYPD with thousands of COVID vaccinations was in tatters Wednesday after the governor shut down City Hall's attempt to move cops up in line...
Nets big man will have hands full with old playoff nemesis
Jarrett Allen wanted to prove himself against the highest-paid center in the NBA on Tuesday night and succeeded. Next up? Joel Embiid. Allen will get his shot at the center...
The boot comes down in Hong Kong
Beijing just put the boot down hard in Hong Kong, ordering the arrest of 50-plus elected pro-democracy officials and activists Wednesday morning. The Chinese Communist Party will no longer brook...
Bye, bye, birdie: Twitter removes tweets from President Trump, locks his account
Twitter took the unprecedented step of removing three of President Trump’s tweets and locking his account for at least 12 hours following a day of chaos at the Capitol Building on Wednesday. Facebook also deleted a video...
Madness storms Capitol Hill: It's time for America's center to stand strong
The mob that stormed Capitol Hill on Wednesday afternoon handed a huge gift to the very forces it claims to oppose. And while the roots of this madness were many,...
Trump is responsible for this day of infamy in America: Goodwin
The late Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, a man wise in many ways, observed that a “bullet has no friends once it leaves the gun.” If only President Trump had thought...
Letters to the editor — Jan. 7, 2021
The Issue: A man armed with a bat who allegedly attacked 10 people Saturday night. Mayor de Blasio and Gov. Cuomo have a duty to protect this state’s residents (“Bat...
US Capitol building invaded for first time since War of 1812
Violent protesters storming the US Capitol on Wednesday marked the first time that the building had been breached since the War of 1812. On Aug. 24, 1814, the British invaded...
Stocks close higher as Wall Street shrugs off 'very bad day' in DC
The Dow Jones industrial average closed at an all-time high on Wednesday as investors brushed off the madness unfolding in DC to focus instead on the prospect of more stimulus...
Rangers may bring back fan favorite
Regarding the Rangers, who have only five days of practice scheduled before the Jan. 14 season opener at the Garden against the Islanders: There may be a deficiency in the...
Congress returns to Capitol for Electoral College certification tonight
WASHINGTON — Determined lawmakers returned to the US Capitol on Wednesday night after a mob of the president’s supporters stormed the building in a bid to derail a vote to confirm President-elect Joe Biden’s...
Disturbing video shows latest attack by alleged Brooklyn subway puncher
Disturbing new video captures the brutal beating Monday of a 27-year-old woman who was one of the alleged victims of a homeless man suspected in at least nine attacks on...
Political violence must be denounced by the right — and the left
Unless you had something harsh to say when they looted Macy’s Herald Square last June, you don’t have much standing for speaking harshly about what happened Wednesday at the US...
Trump says his supporters will 'remember this day forever'
President Trump followed up the video message he released urging his supporters to "go home in peace" with another posting telling the "great patriots" to "Remember this day forever!" "These...
Trump supporters protest outside several State Capitols across the US
Supporters of President Trump protested outside several State Capitols across the nation amid the ongoing chaos in Washington, D.C. as Congress began to certify President-elect Joe Biden's election victory Wednesday....
Trashed the House: Protesters leave trail of damage throughout US Capitol building
Images and video from the Capitol show a trail of vandalism and destruction after the building was stormed by an angry mob of President Trump supporters on Wednesday. One photo...
The Giants finally got this right
Twice since the last time they got it right, the Giants got it wrong. Very wrong. This time, with Joe Judge as their head coach, it has felt right. For...
Woman shot during chaotic protests in US Capitol has died
The female protester shot inside the Capitol on Wednesday has died. Sources said the woman succumbed to her injuries. Law enforcement sources told The Post that the woman apparently was...
Michael Chiklis says 'Coyote' is about humanity, not politics
"It's an interesting way to take a very hot-button political topic and humanize it," he says.
Capitol building now secure: House law enforcement
The chief law-enforcement officer for the US House of Representatives said Wednesday evening that the Capitol building is now secure. The Hill's Sergeant At Arms, who is responsible for maintaining...
Fashion mogul Peter Nygard pleads for bail citing allergy to sugar
Fashion mogul Peter Nygard says he has to get out of prison — to maintain his svelte physique and sugar-free diet, according to newly released court papers. Nygard, 79, has...
Florida woman, boyfriend found dead after disappearing before New Years
Tiffany Church, 35, and her boyfriend, Trodarius Rainey, 26, were reported missing on Dec. 31 after their rented car was found with at least one bullet hole in a parking...
Antibody drugs may not be as effective toward South African COVID-19 strain
The former Food and Drug Administration chief is warning Americans that getting the COVID-19 shot is extremely necessary, especially since it appears antibody drugs might not be as effective against...
Why NFL experts think Jets have worst coaching vacancy
The Jets are one of six NFL teams now searching for a new head coach. All of the jobs have appeal, and all have warts. There are only 32 of...
The price of defunding police and other commentary
From the right: The Price of Defunding Police Democrats who rushed to join the #DefundThePolice drive now realize “that their spineless pandering to the woke mob might for once come...
Democrats seize back control of Senate with twin wins in Georgia runoffs
Democrats will have undivided control of Washington after they triumphed in two critical Senate runoff races in Georgia -- potentially clearing the way for President-elect Joe Biden's left-leaning legislative agenda....
America and the GOP reap the bitter fruits of Trump's obscene sore-loserism
Just after noon on Jan. 20, 2017, Republicans had control of the White House, the House of Representatives and the Senate. On Jan. 20, 2021, Democrats will control all three....
Giants owner makes intriguing Saquon Barkley comment
Saquon Barkley has one year remaining on his contract. In 2022, the Giants can secure him with the fifth-year option and then, if need be, apply the franchise tag for...
Secret recordings revealed in court in 'Doomsday' cult couple case
An Idaho prosecutor was secretly recorded saying that he would not be "shy" about filing charges against "Doomsday" cult couple Lori Vallow-Daybell and Chad Daybell. The recordings were played Wednesday...
Walmart's fitness deals will help you reach your New Year's health goals
2021 is the perfect year to accomplish your fitness goals.And you won't have to worry about spending too much on the tools to reach them thanks to Walmart's latest New...
Mike Pence speaks out after Capitol Hill attack
"The violence and destruction taking place at the US Capitol Must Stop and it Must Stop Now. Anyone involved must respect Law Enforcement officers and immediately leave the building," the...
NYC man says he stormed US Capitol to fight 'stolen election'
WASHINGTON -- A Brooklyn man who stormed the US Capital with a wild mob — forcing the building into lockdown Wednesday — told The Post he did it because “the election...
Capitol protesters loot, vandalize Nancy Pelosi's office
WASHINGTON -- Rioters vandalized House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's suite of offices in the US Capitol on Wednesday, flipping tables and rummaging through desks after a large mob of President Trump...
Model Erin Wasson is unloading her $2.6M designer penthouse
Top model and Lucchese designer, Erin Wasson and her hubby, French chef and restaurateur Barth Tassy, are listing their Lower East Side penthouse for $2.65 million. Wasson bought the prewar...
Giants GM promising big things this offseason
The co-owner, John Mara, and the general manager, Dave Gettleman, doubled down on what Joe Judge, the first-year head coach, stressed down the stretch of the season: Daniel Jones is...
Trump tells his supporters to go 'home in peace'
President Trump told his supporters who stormed the US Capitol on Wednesday that he "knows their pain" but that they must "go home in peace." The clip has been flagged...
NYC Restaurant Week is back — with a take-out only menu
New York City's Restaurant Week is back -- but this time no reservations are required. The popular, decades-old promotion that lets people try out fancy restaurants at a moderate cost...
Biden calls storming of Capitol an 'unprecedented assault' on democracy
President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday denounced the storming of the US Capitol by supporters of President Trump and called on them to immediately "pull back." “At this hour our democracy...
Chill out: 'Displaced' polar vortex could bring freezing temps, storms to NYC
Rising temperatures in the stratosphere are sparking a “displacement” of the polar vortex -- which could bring frigid temperatures and stormy weather to the Big Apple in the coming weeks,...
Multiple explosive devices found in DC amid Capitol chaos
One bomb was found at the Beltway headquarters of the Republican National Committee, The New York Times reported, citing sources briefed on the matter.
3-legged dog reunited with owner 10 months after disappearing
A three-legged dog that went missing in early 2020 was reunited with her owner just in time to start the new year. Last month, Dylan Summers, from Bourbon, Mo., had finally given up...
Maryland congressman tweets photos showing him flee Capitol in gas mask
US Rep. David Trone, a Democrat, shot selfies of himself in the protective gear inside the House chamber and in a hallway.
More garbage than water: Serbia promises clean-up of hydro reservoir
POTPECKO LAKE, Serbia - Almost as far as the eye can see, trash spreads out over Serbia’s Potpecko Lake, lapping against the dam that crosses it. Built up over many...
Live coverage of the Capitol protests: Latest photos, video and social media updates
The US Capitol went on lockdown Wednesday, after supporters of President Trump stormed the building, leading to an armed standoff with police and at least one person shot. Stay tuned to...
NJ cops issue alert on carjacking ring involving young 'kids'
A brazen group of carjacking suspects -- including some described by victims as young “kids” -- are preying on motorists in three states, New Jersey police said. All of the...
New York falling short on Uber and Lyft jobless benefits, drivers say
In documents filed in Brooklyn federal court Tuesday, the New York Taxi Worker Alliance said at least 497 of its members had yet to receive unemployment payments the state claims...
This is the moment a woman was fatally shot amid US Capitol chaos
Disturbing video captures the moment a woman was fatally shot in the chest inside the US Capitol building Wednesday, as President Trump supporters intent on disrupting the certification of the...
Roku tops 50 million subscribers as streaming surges amid pandemic
Streaming stick-maker Roku said Wednesday that it had a booming fourth-quarter, ending the year with 51 million new accounts, putting it neck-and-neck with Amazon Fire TV. Shares of Roku rose...
Eagles star hits back at Giants over reaction to QB controversy
One Eagles star has a message for the Giants: Look in the mirror. Super Bowl LII playmaker Brandon Graham responded to all the criticism directed at his team for the...
Raffensbperger evacuated as armed militia members protest outside Georgia Capitol
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and his staff were evacuated from the state Capitol on Wednesday as armed militia members were gathered outside, according to a local report The...
Trump deploys National Guard for Capitol protests
WASHINGTON -- President Trump has directed the National Guard to be deployed to Washington, DC, after hundreds of his supporters stormed the US Capitol and created unprecedented scenes of chaos....
Yankees add speedy outfielder in trade with Padres
The Yankees added some outfield depth by trading for outfielder Greg Allen, a source confirmed. The speedy Allen, a switch-hitter, was designated for assignment by the Padres earlier in the...
Shocking photos show US Capitol overrun by Trump supporters
President Trump supporters stormed the Capitol building during a joint session to certify President-elect Joe Biden's electoral college victory.
Perdue, Loeffler fell short of Trump's totals in November
Incumbent Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler, the Republican candidates in the Senate runoff races in Georgia, got a slightly larger percentage of the vote than President Trump did overall...
Video shows DoorDash driver stealing a family's new puppy
Dog and dash! A DoorDash driver in Michigan took off with a customer's new puppy after dropping off their order, video shows. The female driver was caught on surveillance footage...
'Desperate' mountain lion spotted in California town could be dangerous
A "sick" and "desperate" mountain lion has been spotted in a small Southern California town, leaving officials unsure why it has become weakened. The massive mammal was spotted on film in Newell Creek, Calif.,...
Mega Millions jackpot surges to nearly half a billion dollars
The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to nearly half a billion dollars. The prize is currently at a whopping $490 million – with a lump-sum payment cash option of $372.3 million –...
Gov. Cuomo backs mobile sports betting in bid to close state's budget gap
ALBANY -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo is backing the legalization of mobile sports betting in New York in a push to close the state’s $15 billion budget gap looming in this...
Cop calls woman 'ghetto girl' in heated exchange during man's arrest
A white Pennsylvania police officer called a woman a “ghetto girl” as she and other witnesses questioned why a burglary suspect had to be aggressively detained, video shows. The footage...
'You've got the look': Jordache founder revealed as buyer of Nelson Rockefeller's UES spread
Ralph Nakash has got the look! The co-founder of the Jordache Enterprises empire that began with jeans, is the secret buyer of the late Vice President Nelson Rockefeller's Upper East...
Russian divers hunt for ancient bones in frozen river
Ancient shark teeth, bones of woolly rhinoceros, mammoths and other extinct animals - those are rare artifacts which attract Russian paleontologists to the ice-covered Tobol river some 1,242 miles east...
Patriot Prayer member allegedly attacked 6 cops at Oregon anti-mask rally
The man who was with a Patriot Prayer member when he was shot dead in Portland last summer has been charged with assaulting six cops during a recent anti-mask rally...
There's no way Giants fans are buying this
By the time John Mara and Dave Gettleman were done spinning Wednesday morning it seemed their first announcement of the postseason would be this: whenever the 2021 season commences at...
More than a dozen charged in massive Brooklyn gang takedown
Prosecutors have charged 19 alleged Brooklyn gang members in connection with "senseless" shootings and "execution-style" homicides — that earned the shooters NBA nicknames, including "Shaq" and "Curry," authorities said Wednesday....
China slams US order banning transactions with 8 Chinese apps
China's government on Wednesday accused Washington of misusing national security as an excuse to hurt commercial competitors after President Trump signed an order banning transactions with payment services Alipay and...
New York City to begin pre-registering seniors for COVID-19 vaccines
Senior citizens in New York will soon be allowed to pre-register for COVID-19 vaccines in a bid to speed up the process -- once state officials OK the jabs for...
Connecticut private school staffers get COVID-19 vaccine due to CDC error
A Connecticut private school gave its staff coronavirus vaccines meant for health care workers and other vulnerable groups after it was mistakenly provided the shots, according to a report. The...
Trump urges Capitol protesters to 'stay peaceful'
"Please support our Capitol Police and Law Enforcement. They are truly on the side of our Country. Stay peaceful!" the president tweeted.
UnitedHealth to buy Change Healthcare for $8B to boost tech services
Health insurer UnitedHealth Group on Wednesday agreed to buy Change Healthcare for $7.84 billion in an all-cash deal, as it looks to expand its fast-growing healthcare technology business. UnitedHealth will pay $25.75 per...
McConnell blasts efforts to 'overrule' Biden's election
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday denounced efforts to "overrule the voters" and their selection of President-elect Joe Biden in a race that he said wasn't even "unusually close."...
Austin Rivers has never seen anything like Knicks rookie
The Knicks newly formed backcourt backup pair of veteran Austin Rivers and rookie Immanuel Quickley have been so diligent in helping the Knicks to victories in the last two games...
Reawakened Yellowstone geyser won’t predict the volcanic 'big one'
The famous Steamboat geyser in Yellowstone National Park won’t foretell a major volcanic eruption, according to scientists. The geyser in the Norris Geyser basin shoots water more than 300 feet into the air during...
California cops could have their social media, phones checked for racial bias
A California advisory board comprised of law enforcement and public officials has called for police agencies in the state to regularly check officers’ department-issued cellphones, computers and social media activity for any racist or...
Katie Couric to host 'Jeopardy!' after Alex Trebek's final episodes
The longtime network television powerhouse will guest host the game show for a week.
Fauci says he'd be 'surprised' if UK COVID strain was not more widespread
Dr. Anthony Fauci said it's likely that the highly contagious new strain of COVID-19 has already become more widespread throughout the country than currently known. The director of the National...
Alabama could get even scarier with stud receiver near return
Shield your eyes, Ohio State fans. Alabama’s second-ranked scoring offense might be getting even better, a scary yet possible development. Dynamic wide receiver Jaylen Waddle returned to practice on Tuesday...
Jets kick off coaching interviews with Chiefs coordinator
The Jets announced they have completed their interview with Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy for their head-coach opening. Bieniemy is the first person known to have interviewed for the job....
Mom on maternity leave wins $12K after not being invited to Christmas drinks
A new mom in the UK is getting up to $12,000 in damages -- for not getting invited to Christmas drinks while she was on maternity leave, according to UK...
Hospital offers workers $500 bonus — to get COVID vaccine
At this hospital, it pays to get vaccinated.
US private payrolls post first decline in 8 months as COVID-19 soars
US private companies shed workers in December for the first time in eight months as out-of-control COVID-19 infections unleashed a fresh wave of business restrictions, setting the tone for what...
Kindle books discounted to $1.99 for Amazon New Year's sale
There's no better way to celebrate the new year than with some amazing reads.And Amazon is making adding to your reading list easy with its New Year, New You sale...
Facebook removes 'likes' feature from public pages
Facebook has removed one of its most iconic features from pages used by public personas and companies. The social network has dropped the "likes" tally from public pages used by...
Austin Rivers' girlfriend may be the only one not loving his hot Knicks start
Austin Rivers is earning some adoration from Knicks fans, though that may not extend to the homefront. The guard posted a hilarious video on Instagram of him explaining to his...
Saints coach pitched plan to have 50K fans at playoff games
Sean Payton has gone from pitching an NFL playoff bubble to filling the Superdome with fans. Give the coach of the New Orleans Saints credit for creative thinking. Payton said...
Model says face products ruined her skin, halted career: suit
A Guinean beauty pageant winner and model says a line of Swiss skin care products ruined her career by leaving breakout scars all over her face, new court papers allege....
Police seize 162 pounds of smuggled gold at South African airport
This loot is worth its weight in gold. Police in South Africa are investigating a possible international gold smuggling ring after seizing 162 pounds of gold bars worth about $4.1...
Players' commitment allowing St. John's to navigate COVID-19 chaos
St. John's had a game canceled at halftime and another postponed an hour prior to tip-off. So far, however, COVID-19 has yet to force the program to enter into a...
Gov. Cuomo pushes to legalize recreational marijuana in NY for third time
Gov. Cuomo is again pushing to get recreational marijuana legalized in New York -- as the state faces a budget crunch made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. The renewed effort...
Congressman Kevin Brady tests positive for COVID-19 between vaccine doses
The 65-year-old Republican is quarantining and plans to begin treatment Wednesday after getting the jab on Dec. 18, Brady announced on Twitter Tuesday night.
Parents are thrilled to see 'little brat' TV show 'Caillou' canceled
“Caillou's reign of terror is over!!”
Fashion mogul appears at bail hearing in sex assault case
Fashion mogul Peter Nygard — who's facing charges of sexually assaulting dozens of girls and women — was ordered to remain locked up in a Canadian jail Monday as he...
CHAOS ON CAPITOL HILL: Washington DC on lockdown as Trump supporters breach building
Congress’ efforts to certify the results of November’s presidential election devolved into utter chaos Wednesday, with supporters of President Trump overrunning police and storming the US Capitol building, explosive devices...
CDC: 29 COVID-19 vaccine recipients suffered serious allergic reactions
Twenty-nine COVID-19 vaccine recipients in the United States have suffered serious allergic reactions after receiving the shot, health officials said Wednesday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that anaphylaxis,...
28-year-old Polish climber aims to defy critics with K2 bid
WARSAW - Scaling the world’s second-highest peak, K2, in winter is one of the last great feats in mountaineering -- and despite what some see as a lack of experience,...
Border Patrol chief says migrant arrivals have skyrocketed post-Biden win
The rate of migrants arriving at the US-Mexico border has skyrocketed in the months since President-elect Joe Biden's 2020 victory, the outgoing Border Patrol chief warned. Speaking during a call...
Amazon to spend $2 billion on affordable housing in three regions
Amazon on Wednesday pledged to spend more than $2 billion on affordable housing efforts in three regions where big chunks of its workforce live. The e-commerce colossus said it will...
Pence says he can't overturn election as Congress meets to certify Electoral College results
Vice President Mike Pence said he doesn’t have unilateral power to block congressional certification of Joe Biden’s victory in the presidential election. “I do not believe that the founders of...
Former substitute teacher charged with raping eighth-grader in Kentucky
Alexandria Allen, a 25-year-old onetime sub at Royal Spring Middle School, was arrested Monday by Georgetown police on three counts of third-degree rape, WLEX reported.
Footage captures flight attendant's final moments before grim death
Chilling CCTV footage shows flight attendant Christine Angelica Dacera kissing a man in the hallway of a luxury Philippines hotel -- before she was found dead in the empty bathtub...
Over 2 million people displaced by conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region
NAIROBI - About 2.2 million people have been displaced within Ethiopia’s Tigray region since fighting erupted there in November with about half fleeing after their homes were burned down, a...
Neil Young sells half the rights to his entire song catalog
For a man who famously says he’ll never going to retire, Neil Young just built himself a nice little nest egg The singer-songwriter behind hits such as "Heart Of Gold"...
Two detectives fired in connection to Breonna Taylor death
Two more detectives involved in the botched raid that left Breonna Taylor dead in her Louisville apartment were officially fired this week, according to a new report.
John Mara: Why I didn't fire Giants GM
There was no proclamation, because there was no wringing of hands deciding what to do with general manager Dave Gettleman, as far as the possibility of relieving of him of...
Indonesia Islamic council hopes for halal ruling before vaccinations
JAKARTA - Indonesia’s highest Muslim clerical council hopes to issue a ruling on whether a COVID-19 vaccine is halal, or permissible under Islam before the country is due to start...
Gov. Cuomo backs out of Bills playoff game after fan outrage
Gov. Andrew Cuomo will be skipping the Buffalo Bills' playoff game this weekend after all -- following uproar and a 40,000-signature online petition over his planned attendance. Instead, Cuomo said...
Price of Jeffrey Epstein's NYC townhouse reportedly drops by millions
The price of Jeffrey Epstein's Manhattan townhouse has dropped from $88 million to $65 million, according to a report. The dead pedophile's property at 9 E. 71st St., a 28,000-square-foot...
Burglar gets stuck under roof while breaking into bar, video shows
Now he could really use a drink. A clumsy crook got stuck in a crevice under the roof of a pub in Australia while breaking in — forcing cops to...
'Bridgerton' spoon stirs fans into a sexy Instagram frenzy
Fans have catapulted the Duke of Hastings’ spoon into social media superstardom.
Biden reportedly picks Garland for attorney general
President-elect Joe Biden will nominate Judge Merrick Garland as his attorney general. Biden is picking Garland over former Democratic Sen. Doug Jones of Alabama and former deputy attorney general Sally...
Thailand scrambles to contain outbreak, secure vaccines
BANGKOK — For much of 2020, Thailand had the coronavirus under control. After a strict nationwide lockdown in April and May, the number of new local infections dropped to zero,...
Laid-off Rhode Island man threatened to go to mayor's house with guns: cops
Michael Roy, 33, of Woonsocket, was arraigned Tuesday on a felony count of threatening a public official for calling a city police dispatcher on Dec. 23.
LeBron James wants to buy WNBA team from Kelly Loeffler after Senate loss
Kelly Loeffler lost her Georgia Senate runoff on Tuesday -- and now LeBron James wants to take away her WNBA team, too. Loeffler, who lost the special election to Rev....
Bruce Arians hypes up Washington: 'We’re not playing Dwayne Haskins'
Bruce Arians doesn't think playing Washington will be a first-round bye for the Buccaneers. The Tampa Bay head coach was adamant that the NFC East winners are better than their...
NYSE flipflops yet again on plan to delist China telecom stocks
Shares of China telecom companies dropped on Wednesday after the New York Stock Exchange reversed course -- yet again -- on its controversial plan to delist them. Wednesday's reversal marks...
Timeshare operator buys Travel + Leisure for $100M
Wyndham Destinations, an Orlando, Fla.-based timeshare resort company, has acquired Travel + Leisure from publishing giant Meredith in a $100 million deal. The resort company owns 230 timeshare resorts and...
David Hasselhoff is auctioning off his 'Knight Rider' car
Here's a Hoffer you can't refuse.
Chicago push to reopen city schools becomes more contentious
CHICAGO — Only half of Chicago Public Schools teachers expected in schools ahead of preschool students’ anticipated return next week showed up, district officials said Tuesday in an increasingly contentious...
Trump addresses supporters at DC rally ahead of Congress vote certification
President Trump addressed throngs of supporters at a rally in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, attributing his election loss to “explosions of b-------” and calling on Vice President Mike Pence to...
Trump orders Pompeo to consider banning Antifa members from entering US
President Trump has signed an executive order asking Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to determine if the far-left group Antifa can be classified a terrorist organization — and to bar...
Focal point of Eagles QB controversy reveals surprising twist
Someone is finally coming to Nate Sudfeld’s defense. Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce published a note on Instagram that represents his first comments since coach Doug Pederson benched Jalen Hurts...
Three men charged in grisly killing of flight attendant released
The three men arrested for the hotel death of a flight attendant in the Philippines were released from custody Wednesday -- as prosecutors slammed the lack of proof that she had been...
NYPD cops, correction officers now eligible for COVID vaccine
Mayor Bill de Blasio says New York City will start to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine to the NYPD this week — despite the governor saying they don't qualify for the vaccine yet....
American lawyer among 53 arrested in Hong Kong under new law
American human rights lawyer John Clancey was among 53 people busted in Hong Kong on Wednesday for allegedly violating the new national security law. The group of former lawmakers and...
Ted Cruz leads challenge to Biden’s Electoral College certification
Sen. Ted Cruz on Wednesday joined, and then largely led the charge on, an objection to the congressional counting of Arizona's 11 Electoral College votes for President-elect Joe Biden -- touching...
Missing man found dead in car crash after 'slight argument'
An Indiana man has been found dead in a car crash after his wife said he went missing following a "slight argument" at a mystery location. Anthony Benedict, 26, was...
Two firefighters hurt in massive Manhattan electrical blaze
Two firefighters were hurt in a massive electrical blaze inside an Upper Manhattan apartment building late Tuesday, the FDNY said. The fire broke out at 7 p.m. in an apartment...
Troubled UFC fighter's bloody video leaves fans worried
UFC welterweight Mike Perry has fans fearing for his health after posting a video of himself covered in blood with a smashed window in the background. The controversial fighter uploaded...
Trevor Lawrence is officially entering the NFL Draft
Goodbye Clemson, hello Jacksonville. Trevor Lawrence didn't utter the words "NFL" or "draft," but he didn't need to in a farewell-to-Clemson video he posted on Twitter Wednesday morning. He made...
Improve your oral health with 20 percent off this portable water flosser
Most people could do a better job of taking a proactive approach toward oral health (recent research regarding Millennials provided a particularly unpleasant update on this topic) and since decaying...
McConnell to GOP: You each must make Electoral College decision yourselves
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has reportedly told his Republican members that they must each make the decision for themselves on whether to object to certifying Electoral College results, and...
NYPD officer arrested for harassing someone on the phone: cops
An NYPD officer was arrested in the Bronx early Wednesday for harassing someone on the phone, authorities said. Michael Mercurio, 36, lashed out at a representative from an office he...
Tatcha gives away $200 of free products for Japanese New Year
A new year means another Lucky Bag Event at Tatcha that’s packed with some exciting finds from the Japanese-inspired skincare brand.The annual event pays homage to the Japanese New Year...
Tim Cook pockets hefty $10.7 million cash bonus in 2020
Apple's strong showing in the stock market in 2020 has lined the pockets of its top executives. CEO Tim Cook saw his cash bonus grow 40 percent to $10.7 million...
Life's a beach: Mexico's COVID czar blasted for maskless vacation
Life's a beach. The health official leading Mexico's COVID-19 response was snapped on a maskless seaside vacation ignoring his own advice to "stay home" during the pandemic. Dr. Hugo López-Gatell, deputy...
Bitcoin hits new record above $35,000 following massive drop
Bitcoin surged to a new record high late Tuesday less than two days after suffering its biggest single-day drop in months. The price of the world's largest cryptocurrency rose to...
Dolphins split with offensive coordinator – for real this time
Chan Gailey is leaving the Miami Dolphins – for real this time. The Dolphins announced their 69-year-old offensive coordinator’s resignation on Wednesday morning, ending his second tenure with the Dolphins...
Danish cartoon about man with superlong penis enrages parents
Critics say the show advances "locker room culture."
'Tiger King' star's dad reportedly dead from coronavirus
Joe Exotic's father has died of complications from COVID-19, according to the "Tiger King" star and reports. The imprisoned Netflix star -- whose lawyers plan a last-minute push for a...
Dentists in California can now administer COVID-19 vaccine
In an effort to speed California’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout, dentists in the state have been given the green light to administer the jab. On Monday, the California Department of Consumer Affairs approved...
Woman admits threatening Catholic school over same-sex wedding announcements
Sonia Tabizada, 36, left two menacing voicemails with the Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School in Washington, DC, in May 2019 after learning of the announcements.
Channel your inner 'Queen’s Gambit' with this chess mastery training
Not since 1972, when American chess prodigy Bobby Fischer defeated defending champion Boris Spassky in the World Chess Championship, has there been such a fascination in this board game of...
Ohio State COVID conspiracy completely backfires for Nick Saban's daughter
Kristen Saban Setas is taking a break from Twitter conspiracy theories. Nick Saban's daughter deleted her social media accounts on Tuesday night, hours after accusing Ohio State of making up...
Catholic deacon punched in random NYC subway attack
A man who said he “just felt like punching someone” did just that, randomly slugging a Catholic deacon in the face inside a Bronx subway station this week, cops said.
Mahjong company ripped on Twitter for 'culturally appropriated' sets
A Texas-based mahjong company founded by three white women is being accused of cultural appropriation for its "refresh" of the traditionally Chinese game. The Mahjong Line swapped out the Chinese...
Why some taxpayers won't get COVID stimulus checks right away
Some Americans will have to jump through extra hoops to collect their second stimulus checks. The Internal Revenue Service says it moved so quickly to distribute the $600 payments that...
Hole-y moly: Terry Gilliam makes odd observation about Bruce Willis' mouth
The "Monty Python" director dropped the bizarre observation while giving a revealing oral — or should we say, anal — history about his 1996 sci-fi classic "12 Monkeys."
Pro-police march turns into chaos after cops confront protesters
Pro-police protesters quickly turned on cops when they were confronted during a protest in Oregon -- ending with a Thin Blue Line American flag being stamped on amid cries of...
Yankees icon is a COVID-19 denier as he fights virus from hospital
Former MLB pitcher Tommy John has contracted COVID-19, but is minimizing the threat of the virus from a hospital bed in California. The 77-year-old left-hander who played 26 seasons for...
Browns players cited for drag racing as playoff week nightmare continues
For a team that hasn't made the playoffs since 2002, one would expect the ship to be a little tighter in Cleveland. Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins and rookie offensive...
Singer calls Danny Amendola 'boyfriend' despite split rumors
New year, same love for Danny Amendola.
Big tech stocks tumble as Wall Street braces for Democratic Senate
Big tech stocks fell sharply Wednesday as Democratic gains in Georgia stoked fears that the feds could tighten regulations on the industry's dominant players. Futures contracts linked to the tech-heavy...
NYPD seeks second man in connection to Queens mall bomb hoax
Investigators are seeking a second person in connection to the Tesla bomb hoax that evacuated the Queens Place Mall Monday, cops confirmed Wednesday morning. The NYPD did not provide any...
Kim Jong Un admits economic plan failed 'tremendously'
Kim Jong Un admitted Wednesday that his five-year economic plan failed "tremendously" on nearly every front, state media reported. The North Korean leader made the comments at a rare days-long...
Ossoff declares victory in Georgia runoff that has yet to be called
Democrat Jon Ossoff declared victory over GOP incumbent Sen. David Perdue Wednesday morning in the second of the Senate runoff races in Georgia — despite the election not yet being...
Pelosi taps Schiff, Raskin to lead Dems in Electoral College certification
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has chosen Reps. Adam Schiff and Jamie Raskin to deliver arguments in the expected challenges to Congress certifying the Electoral College results, she announced ahead of...
Ryan Reynolds: Doing 'Jeopardy!' with Alex Trebek was 'heartbreaking'
Reynolds joined fellow Canuck Trebek to deliver a clue under the category “Movies."
Feds have delivered two-thirds of COVID stimulus check money
The feds reportedly doled about two-thirds of the money set aside for the second round of coronavirus stimulus checks in just one week.
Wikileaks founder' Julian Assange denied bail amid US appeal to extradite him
Suicidal Wikileaks founder Julian Assange was denied bail Wednesday as the US continues its bid to extradite him on espionage charges. District Judge Vanessa Baraitser noted the 49-year-old Australian's seven...
Watch live: Congress convenes to certify Electoral College vote count
The 2020 presidential election is finally coming to a close Wednesday, as Congress meets to certify President-elect Joe Biden's Electoral College victory. Long viewed as a routine legislative affair, this...
'Soho Karen' 'lost her mind for a minute' before tackling black teen: lawyer
"Soho Karen" Miya Ponsetto wasn't being racist when she tackled a black teen over her missing iPhone — she was merely "a scared girl" having an anxiety attack, her lawyer...
Vanilla Ice? Man eats ice cream in freezing lake
"Ice" to meet you? Watch as Sergey Trifonov, 41, chomps on slabs of raw ice, eats an ice cream cone and more bone-chilling stunts while submerged in this freezing-cold lake...
Impossible Foods slashes prices again as it seeks to 'undercut' beef
Impossible Foods is chopping its wholesale prices for the second time in less than a year as demand soars and it seeks to "undercut" beef, the company said. The latest...
Democrat Raphael Warnock defeats Sen. Kelly Loeffler in Georgia runoff
Democrat Raphael Warnock was declared the victor in one of Georgia’s two Senate runoff elections, defeating incumbent Sen. Kelly Loeffler. Warnock, a pastor at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church where...
About 50 Hong Kong activists arrested under new security law
Hong Kong police arrested about 50 former lawmakers and pro-democracy activists Wednesday for allegedly violating the new national security law by participating in unofficial election primaries for the territory’s legislature...
US tennis star defends escape from Russia
American Sam Querrey, who was sanctioned by the ATP for breaching COVID-19 protocols at the St Petersburg Open in October, has defended his actions, saying he did what he felt...
Last known Civil War widow dies at 101
America's last known Civil War widow has died at age 101. Helen Viola Jackson, who had been living in Webco Manor Nursing Home in Marshfield, Missouri, died on Dec. 16,...
Warnock declares victory in Georgia Senate runoff, Loeffler vows to fight on
Rev. Raphael Warnock declared victory Wednesday morning in Georgia’s Senate runoff election as his Republican opponent Sen. Kelly Loeffler vowed to fight on. Warnock celebrated his apparent win in the...
Sen. Mitt Romney mocked by Trump supporters at airport
Supporters of President Trump mocked Sen. Mitt Romney at a Utah airport for not supporting the president ahead of Congress certifying the Electoral College results. In a video posted to...
Man busted for series of attacks on women in Brooklyn subway station
A man suspected in a string of random assaults on women at a Brooklyn subway station was arrested Tuesday and charged with a slew of hate crimes, authorities said. Khari...
LeBron and AD come up big late for Lakers
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Anthony Davis and LeBron James each scored 26 points, rallying the Los Angeles Lakers to a 94-92 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. James added...