January 21, 2021
Maryland Congressman prevented from entering US House chamber with gun
A Maryland congressman was reportedly prevented from entering the US House chamber on Thursday when his firearm set off the newly installed metal detectors. Republican Rep. Andy Harris was stopped...
'Incredibly betrayed': National Guardsmen in Capitol 'banished' to parking garage: report
Thousands of National Guardsmen were “banished” to a cramped parking garage after being abruptly forced to leave parts of the US Capitol grounds Thursday, according to reports. Officers were told...
Yankees sign former Orioles pitcher to minor-league deal
The Yankees added another arm Thursday, signing right-hander Asher Wojciechowski to a minor league deal, a source confirmed. The 32-year-old was released by the Orioles following last season, after he...
Doc charged with stealing COVID vaccine doses for family, friends
A Texas doctor has been charged with stealing nine doses of the coveted COVID-19 vaccine while working at a county vaccination site, prosecutors announced Thursday. Dr. Hasan Gokal, who worked...
Jets shift power structure after hiring Robert Saleh
On the day the Jets introduced Robert Saleh as their new coach, they also said general manager Joe Douglas has more power. Saleh will now report directly to Douglas, and...
Islanders dominate Devils
Jordan Eberle scored twice, Mathew Barzal had a goal and two assists and Semyon Varlamov made 30 saves as the Islanders beat the Devils 4-1 on Thursday night at Nassau...
What Steve Nash's decisions reveal about Nets roster
Trading away four players – including three starting-caliber regulars – was always going to leave the Nets shorthanded. Just how shorthanded was driven home Wednesday, as their bench got humiliated...
The Bernie Sanders meme is now a $45 sweatshirt
Sen. Bernie Sanders is capitalizing on his viral internet meme by selling sweatshirts on his website. The $45 "Chairman Sanders Crewneck" sweatshirt features the Vermont senator wearing a parka, hand-knit...
Florida man wanted in Capitol riot busted at inauguration
A Florida man wanted for allegedly storming the US Capitol was arrested when he brainlessly returned to Washington, DC, for the presidential inauguration Wednesday, officials said. Samuel Camargo, 26 —...
Rangers coach brings up Capitals penalty in COVID protocol warning
The Rangers kick off their first road trip of the season with a pair of games in Pittsburgh, beginning Friday night, before heading to Buffalo for another two. “Obviously, when...
Georgia man allegedly scams nearly $1M from grocery store
When this enterprising teen got a job at a Georgia Kroger, he got right to work – scamming nearly $1 million from the store during the two weeks he worked...
Meet the anti-Adam Gase
He identified his mantra as “All gas, no brake,” and for a franchise that too often has been a broken-down green-and-white jalopy stranded on a highway to hell, Robert Saleh...
Toddler fatally shoots 5-year-old cousin after finding gun in home
An 18-month-old child accidentally shot and killed his 5-year-old cousin after finding a gun in a Michigan home Wednesday, police said. Officers responded to a home in Detroit on a...
Big 3 chemistry wasn't only problem in Nets' loss to Cavs
After dropping Kyrie Irving back into the mix with Kevin Durant and newcomer James Harden, Brooklyn has the potential to become an offensive juggernaut. But the other end of the...
What new Jets coach had to say about Sam Darnold
New Jets coach Robert Saleh heaped praise on quarterback Sam Darnold … to a point. Saleh made plenty of nice statements about Darnold during the coach’s introductory press conference Thursday,...
Sibling revenge: Woman allegedly kills man who murdered her brother
A Missouri woman allegedly tracked down the man who murdered her teenage brother and fatally shot him to avenge her sibling's death, according to a report Thursday. Tityana Coppage, 21,...
Kamala Harris will live at Blair House while official VP residence is repaired
Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff will temporarily reside in Blair House as repairs are made to the official vice presidential mansion at the Naval Observatory, a...
Trevor Bauer investment puzzle Mets are facing: Sherman
The Mets are weighing whether to invest in one more big item this offseason or add multiple players to deepen the quality of the overall roster. The significant piece cannot...
Joe Biden's presidential term will be one long PC struggle session
It’s an odd way to seek national unity: call a significant portion of the American public white supremacists, racists and nativists. Welcome to the Joe Biden presidency. The new president’s...
Rangers' Alexis Lafreniere already getting bigger role
As the Rangers continue to experiment with different combinations among their top six, the latest formula has Alexis Lafreniere on the top line. The 19-year-old rookie was back in his...
Cola-mander in chief: Biden appears to remove Trump's Diet Coke button
Perhaps he'd like a Pepsi? President Biden appears to have gotten rid of the Diet Coke button his predecessor, President Donald Trump, used on the resolute desk in the Oval...
The right — and wrong — way to probe the Capitol riot
Speaker Nancy Pelosi and others on the left are pushing for a “9/11-type” commission to probe the Jan. 6 storming of the Capitol. But it sounds like they really want...
Biden's COVID war plan is a dud
President Biden released his COVID war plan Thursday, promising “help is on the way.” Alas, it’s far from clear the strategy will meet the challenge. The 198-page plan vows to...
Forget 'unity': Biden's moralizing mantra is more likely to divide
Inaugural addresses are meant to be aspirational, so President Biden might as well have doubled down on his call for unity in his speech on Wednesday. Presidents have made such...
Biden's executive order unlevels the playing field for girls
Mere hours after stressing the need for “unity,” President Biden sparked a new civil war with an executive order letting transgender women compete in women’s sports. On social media, #BidenErasedWomen...
Young former Mets were blindsided by Lindor trade
Professional athletes typically boast of paying no attention to trade rumors. Amed Rosario and Andres Gimenez exemplified how dramatically the absence of such rumors can jar the senses. Rosario and...
Letters to the editor — Jan. 22, 2021
The Issue: Sen. Mitch McConnell’s claim that President Donald Trump provoked the Capitol Hill rioters. Michael Goodwin is correct, and Sen. Mitch McConnell needs to either step down as a...
Bonnie Fuller buys Hollywood Life from Penske Media
Bonnie Fuller -- once one of the hottest celebrities in publishing as she jumped from Hearst to Conde Nast to Wenner Media and American Media -- is taking the plunge...
New Yorkers tell serial killer suspect to 'rot in hell!'
Handyman and alleged serial killer Kevin Gavin was blasted with insults while being escorted by detectives out of a Brownsville, Brooklyn, police station Thursday night. “You gonna rot in hell,...
Notre Dame football program on probation for one year
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Notre Dame's football program is on NCAA probation until next January after admitting to recruiting violations in 2019 in which a now-former assistant had an impermissible...
Robert Saleh already has new mantra for Jets
Robert Saleh had a message for the Jets players on Thursday: it will be pedal to the metal around his team. “Get used to the mantra: all gas, no brake,”...
Japan looking for a way out of Olympics because of COVID
Tokyo's Olympics dream likely will have to wait. The Japanese government has privately concluded that the Tokyo Olympics — originally slated for last summer — will have to be cancelled...
'High'-speed chase: Couple allegedly ate, hid pot in 'body cavity' trying to evade cops
A Georgia couple on a high-speed car chase with cops tried to hide their weed by actually eating it, authorities said. Passenger Brian Turner, 22, allegedly ate a bag of...
What NFL talking heads will never learn
Years ago I had a friend from Jamaica — the country not Queens — who, in her clipped British-Caribbean accent, would lament life with, “It’s so frustratin’ and aggravatin’!” I’ve...
Feds charge NYC sanitation worker in Capitol riot after Post story
Federal authorities charged a city Department of Sanitation worker in the Capitol riot -- after The Post identified him and revealed clear photos of him at the scene of the...
Police fatally shoot man armed with knife in the Bronx
Two plainclothes NYPD narcotics cops fatally shot a man who charged at them with a knife in the Bronx on Thursday night, police said. The shooting unfolded after a sergeant...
Salt-N-Pepa 'Push It' to the top despite traumas in Lifetime biopic
Cheryl "Salt" James and Sandra "Pepa" Denton unwrap their truths in the new “Salt-N-Pepa” biopic, which airs on Lifetime this Saturday.
The 10 most entertaining TikToks to follow
If you thought TikTok was where your 12-year-old nephew does the flossing dance, well, you'd be correct. But there's more! Much more.
How NY's COVID-19 vaccine rollout derailed — and where it stands now
More than a month after a Queens nurse became the first American to receive the coronavirus vaccine, New York's inoculation rollout has slowed to a crawl, with stockpiles of the...
Hit and run: Wild video shows Florida deputy getting plowed by stolen car
Shocking new video shows the moment a Florida sheriff's deputy is sent flying after getting slammed by a woman in a stolen car. Katarina Vanfossen, 23, is facing attempted murder...
Amazon will open 'pop-up' vaccination site to serve thousands in Seattle
Amazon will open a “pop-up” vaccination site in Seattle, Wash. over the weekend in an effort to inoculate thousands of people, Gov. Jay Inslee said Thursday. The one-day clinic will...
NYPD releases bodycam footage from fatal shooting of knife-wielding man
New video released by the NYPD Thursday shows the moment two uniformed cops fatally shot a knife-wielding man who was threatening to kill his estranged husband in a Manhattan apartment,...
McConnell seeks two-week delay for impeachment trial
WASHINGTON -- Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Thursday proposed delaying Donald Trump's impeachment trial until mid-February, giving the former president's legal team time to mount a defense. In...
College coach reveals why Corey Kluber signed with Yankees
The first time former Stetson University head baseball coach Pete Dunn heard about Corey Kluber, it was after he sent a recruiter to a showcase to look at a different...
Erika Jayne reportedly moves into $1.5M home amid Tom Girardi divorce
It's too "XXpen$ive" to be the old her.
Patrick Mahomes has 1 hurdle to clear to play in AFC title game
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was on the practice field and worked with the starting offense in a limited basis Thursday but remains in concussion protocol. Head coach Andy...
Carole Baskin says Netflix ‘betrayed’ her, 'lied' about Joe Exotic feud
She says she felt "betrayed" by the streamer's portrayal of her.
Man busted for allegedly beating DC cop with hockey stick during Capitol riot
A Michigan man accused of beating a police officer with a hockey stick during the riot at the US Capitol was arrested by the FBI Thursday. Michael Joseph Foy, 29,...
Port Authority unveils plans to replace awful NYC bus terminal
New York City's hellacious Midtown bus terminal is finally on the way out -- with a replacement terminal set to begin construction as soon as 2024, Port Authority officials said...
Knicks star's breakout has him eyeing All-Star nod
The NBA still has not announced whether there will be an All-Star Game this season due to COVID-19 restrictions. Whether or not it’s played, Knicks forward Julius Randle hopes to...
De Blasio: 'I want to be fair' but Biden COVID vaccines won't hit NYC right away
President Biden's plan to boost production of coronavirus vaccines won't solve the city's looming shortfall, Mayor Bill de Blasio admitted Thursday while dancing around questions about when more shots will...
Biden won't stop them, and neither will cops, until Portland is burned down
The nation’s capital was hard to recognize on Inauguration Day this year. In response to the Capitol Hill siege on Jan. 6, thousands of police and National Guard troops were...
Hey, Joe, what's your sign? Biden makes Scorpio most represented presidential zodiac sign
Joe Biden, a Scorpio, was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday — making the water sign the most represented zodiac sign among US presidents.
Cuomo: NY has used up 93% of its COVID-19 vaccines, will run out Friday
New York state said Thursday it has administered 93 percent of the first dose COVID-19 vaccine shots it has received from the feds – with data showing the Big Apple...
City UFT chief says vaccine shortage will delay school reopening
A prolonged vaccine shortage could delay the reopening of New York's schools, the head of the city's teacher's union reportedly warned. United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew told The...
Chinese media reportedly blames US lab for COVID-19
A Chinese state broadcaster continued to float a conspiracy theory that the deadly coronavirus pandemic originated in a US military lab, claiming there is "something fishy" happening at Fort Detrick in...
Liverpool's incredible streak snapped in stunning fashion
The streak is over. For the first time in 1,369 days -- nearly four years — Liverpool has lost a home match in the Premier League. The 1-0 loss Thursday,...
One honest comment shows new Jets coach anything but ordinary
Perhaps you could still take the Dan Campbell approach to making a first impression. “We’re going to kick you in the teeth,” Campbell said when he was introduced as the...
Judge shoots down NRA bid to move New York AG suit to Albany
The National Rifle Association lost its bid Thursday to move the New York attorney general's civil suit against it from Manhattan to Albany. Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Joel Cohen shot...
Biden's militarized inauguration showcased Democrats' insecurity
Nothing says, “This was a perfectly normal election, and now it’s time to come together as a united nation,” like having your swearing-in behind 12-foot-high razor wire surrounded by 25,000...
NFL star blames nurse for bizarre post-op Instagram video
A.J. Brown is taking some responsibility for embarrassing the Tennessee Titans. He’s also blaming his nurse. The third-year wide receiver revealed Tuesday that he had surgery on both knees, played...
Pissed away: Man who won $5K for peeing his pants says customs seized his cash
His cash prize went down the toilet! A college student in Norway peed his pants on camera to win a wacky $5,000 contest — but the money was seized by...
Lack of NYCHA cameras blamed in Brooklyn serial killings
NYCHA allowed a serial-killing handyman to prowl a Brooklyn housing complex, allegedly stabbing, strangling and bludgeoning three elderly women after they failed to pay him, tenants and victim family members...
Obama-era gaslighting is back and other commentary
Media watch: Obama-Era Gaslighting Is Back After four years of complaints from the media that “outgoing President Donald Trump treated them as an enemy,” we are about to return to...
Record number of NYC eateries sign up for Restaurant Week
Restaurant Week will get participation from a record 571 eateries in all five boroughs of the Big Apple when it kicks off next week, according to the city’s tourism bureau. ...
Hedge-fund tycoon says investors are like frogs slowly boiling in a pot
If you start to feel warm -- with a sudden urge to hop out of the stock market -- there might be a reason for that. A prominent hedge-fund tycoon...
Snapchat's Evan Spiegel & Miranda Kerr shell out $30M on Paris mansion
Snapchat co-founder Evan Spiegel and supermodel Miranda Kerr have shelled out a whopping $30,358,000 for a sensational Paris mansion, The Post can exclusively reveal.
NYPD cop says subway crime isn't that bad amid violent shoving trend
The NYPD's top transit cop on Thursday insisted the subway isn't as dangerous as people think it is -- despite a string of recent high-profile assaults. "The fact is that...
How canceled NYC COVID-19 vax appointments will be rescheduled
The COVID-19 vaccine appointments the Big Apple was forced to cancel this week due to supply shortages will be automatically rescheduled one week from the original date, according to the...
This botched cocaine-trafficking operation is bananas
A botched drug-trafficking operation resulted in banana shipments stashed with cocaine being accidentally sent to Canadian grocery stores, authorities said. Police in Kelowna said Tuesday that 21 kilograms (46 pounds) of...
Michelle Pfeiffer cast as Betty Ford in Showtime series 'First Lady'
Ford was the first lady from 1974 to 1977 while her husband Gerald Ford was president.
Billie Eilish sings in Spanish for new song with Rosalía
Billie Eilish is making good on her promise to release new music after taking time off during the pandemic.
Amazon offers Biden vaccine assistance after months of silence with Trump
Amazon is offering to help President Biden hasten distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, inviting questions about whether the offer was ever made to the Trump administration. Amazon executive Dave Clark pitched the idea to Biden as...
NYPD caravan heading back from DC sideswiped by hit-and-run driver
A driver sideswiped an NYPD vehicle traveling back from Washington DC Thursday and then sped off -- capping off a troubled trip that also saw a COVID-19 outbreak. Video posted...
New CDC director says COVID vaccine won't be in pharmacies when promised
The coronavirus vaccine won’t be widely available in US pharmacies by late February as previously promised, the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday. “We...
Judge rules that Amazon won't be forced to host Parler
A federal judge on Thursday declined to force Amazon to bring controversial social network Parler back onto its cloud service. Parler had sued Amazon Web Services last week after the...
Can COVID-19 vaccines be mixed and matched?
Can COVID-19 vaccines be mixed and matched? Health officials say both doses should be of the same vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccines rolling out in the United States, the United Kingdom and other parts...
Bonnier scraps auction of Yachting, Sailing World, other boating mags
Bonnier, the Swedish media giant that early last year unveiled plans to sail away from most of the magazines it owns in the USA, has suddenly reversed course and plans...
Ice skater 'lucky' to be alive after falling into frosty Maine lake
An ice skater is "lucky" to be alive after he was plunging into a frigid lake in Maine, authorities said. Mark Simpson, 56, was skating on the north end of...
COVID-19 scuttles Glastonbury Festival for second straight year
LONDON — Britain’s Glastonbury music festival has fallen victim to the coronavirus pandemic for the second year in a row. Organizers Michael Eavis and Emily Eavis said Thursday that “In...
DOE internship program forced to go remote — but kids find silver lining
Determined city kids in a Department of Education internship program found a small silver lining amid the coronavirus chaos. Sponsored by Bank of America, the DOE's Career and Technical Education...
Bomb threat briefly shuts down Florida Capitol Thursday
A Florida man was arrested for threatening to blow up the Sunshine State's capitol building, forcing authorities to lock down the statehouse for nearly an hour early Thursday, police said....
Polar bear cubs get TLC from human foster moms
This pair of "snowballs" will melt your heart. Two polar bears cubs — abandoned by their mother in captivity — are being raised by a team of four women at...
'Gimme a break, man!': Biden growls at White House reporter over COVID
President Biden displayed his notoriously thin skin while rolling out his COVID-19 plan Thursday, blowing his stack when a reporter questioned whether his target of inoculating 100 million people in...
Man killed in NYC blaze lived alone with dog, who survived: neighbors
The man who died in a Queens house fire Wednesday lived alone with his dog -- who was rescued during the late-night blaze, according to neighbors. The 56-year-old man --...
‘Game of Thrones’ prequel ‘Tales of Dunk and Egg’ in the works at HBO
The prequel is finally being adapted, long after fans began asking for it.
Inaugural poet's books shoot to the top of Amazon's bestseller list
Poet Amanda Gorman's historic Inauguration Day recital sparked such demand for her work that two of her books shot to the top of Amazon's bestseller list -- eight months before...
'We have been fooled': QAnon in crisis after Biden's inauguration
They're rebels without a Qause. The QAnon movement was thrown into crisis this week when President Biden peacefully entered the White House -- rather than be crushed by a long-promised...
Biden plans temporary halt of oil activity in Arctic refuge
JUNEAU, Alaska — President Joe Biden’s administration announced plans Wednesday for a temporary moratorium on oil and gas leasing in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge after the Trump administration issued...
Rangers-Islanders rivalry through the lens of a Hall of Famer
The Rangers split the first two games of the season against the rival Islanders, before falling to the Devils on Tuesday. It's been an up-and-down start, but it's still so...
Packers' Super Bowl architect dead at 68
Former Packers general manager Ted Thompson died Wednesday night, coach Matt LaFleur confirmed. He was 68. Thompson spent 21 of his 26 years in an NFL front office with the...
Biden says COVID will get 'worse before it gets better,'
WASHINGTON -- President Biden unveiled a broad, 198-page plan to combat the COVID-19 crisis Thursday in an executive order-signing event at the White House, where he assured Americans that help...
Basketball player surprised with scholarship during Walmart shift
This Oklahoma State University student was blown away when his basketball coach surprised him with the news that he got a scholarship. "It was breathtaking. It felt like I was...
NYPD didn't realize 'serial killer handyman's' first victim was murdered
A savvy Brooklyn funeral director found what the NYPD initially missed -- a small stab wound in an elderly woman's neck that officials say helped link her death to an...
Woman who allegedly stole Pelosi's laptop blames ex for charges
The Pennsylvania woman accused of stealing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's laptop during the US Capitol siege is blaming the claims on a vindictive ex-boyfriend. Riley June Williams, 22, was arrested...
NYPD facing lawsuit over tactics during George Floyd protests
A coalition of attorneys filed a lawsuit against the NYPD on Thursday over the department's handling of the George Floyd protests -- in an attempt to change the "violent protest...
Jets host to sue network over 'white guys' race dispute
Recently let go, longtime SNY sportscaster Jonas Schwartz plans to file a multi-million dollar retaliation and race discrimination lawsuit against his former network in Southern District Federal Court next week,...
Iowa airport to conduct mandatory COVID screenings for all departing passengers
Airports will be able to administer COVID-19 health screenings for passengers and airline personnel, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced. An airport in Iowa will become one of the first to do so when...
Teacher allegedly groped former student at Indiana house party
A former Indiana teacher has been charged with groping a 17-year-old girl at a house party — where she claims he also smoked pot and guzzled six beers, authorities said....
Two US soldiers dead in Kuwait
Two US soldiers have died in Kuwait within nine days of each other, it was revealed Thursday. On Wednesday, a soldier was found unresponsive at Camp Arifjan, Army Central Command...
New studies clarify which genes may raise the risk of breast cancer
Two large studies give a much sharper picture of which inherited mutations raise the risk of breast cancer for women without a family history of the disease, and how common...
Conor McGregor reportedly hit with two injury suits seeking millions
The two suits were filed in Dublin's High Court on Monday by a woman who has known the UFC fighter for many years and her mother, according to a report...
LIRR worker dubbed a 'jackass' amid probe he was at Capitol riot
A Long Island Rail Road worker has been sidelined — and branded a “jackass” by MTA Chairman Pat Foye — pending a probe into his alleged role in the deadly...
He's back! Woody Johnson returning to US to take charge of Jets
Woody’s back in town. Jets owner Woody Johnson on Wednesday completed his four-year term as Donald Trump’s U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom and flew back to New Jersey on...
'Our Friend' review: A moving, subtle testament to kindness
"Fifty Shades of Grey" alum Dakota Johnson proves she is an actress worthy of real challenges.
Cheap Valentine's Day jewelry for her: High-quality, low-cost gift ideas
Showing your love shouldn't have to break the bank, but can definitely look like it did.
City of London to remove statues linked to slavery trade
LONDON - The City of London on Thursday approved the removal from its ceremonial Guildhall home of statues of two figures that symbolize the financial sector’s historic role in slavery....
Bronx lawmaker accused of domestic violence proposes bill against animal cruelty
Bronx state Sen. Luis Sepúlveda, recently accused of assaulting his wife, has introduced legislation to combat animal cruelty. Albany insiders argued that Sepúlveda is not the best messenger right now...
Mobile labs ensure COVID vaccine studies include diverse neighborhoods
NEW YORK — Lani Muller doesn’t have to visit a doctor’s office to help test an experimental COVID-19 vaccine — she just climbs into a bloodmobile-like van that parks on...
Nepal to turn Everest trash into art to highlight how much trash there is on Everest
KATHMANDU - Trash collected from Mount Everest is set to be transformed into art and displayed in a nearby gallery, to highlight the need to save the world’s tallest mountain...
Dwayne Haskins signs with new team as he seeks NFL redemption
Dwayne Haskins has found his second NFL chance. The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing Haskins to a one-year deal, the team announced. Haskins, 23, met with Steelers coaches early Thursday afternoon....
Only one team left on NFL coaching carousel after Eagles hire
There's only one team left on the NFL's coaching carousel. The Eagles are hiring Colts offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni as their next head coach, according to multiple reports. The Eagles...
Biden sparks TERF war with gender discrimination order
WASHINGTON -- President Biden set off a heated identity politics debate less than 24 hours into his presidency when he signed a gender discrimination order that has drawn heat from...
Video shows gunmen shooting Brooklyn man inside car in broad daylight
Two gunmen opened fire on a man as he sat in his car during a caught-on-video broad daylight attack in Brooklyn this week, cops said. The 39-year-old victim was inside...
The best Valentine's Day tech gifts to buy for your sweetheart
When it comes to Valentine's Day gifts, you probably already have an idea of what you're shopping for since you know your loved one so well. And sure, jewelry, chocolate,...
Russian women in the driver's seat as ban on some professions lifted
MOSCOW - Muscovite Sofia Dorofeyeva had always been drawn to the trains traveling across the vast expanses of her native Russia but until this year she and her female compatriots...
Brooklyn's hipster paradise is facing a developing problem
"Mallification" of Williamsburg displaced bohemian heart of neighborhood.
Facebook defends Trump block, oversight board to rule on permanent ban
Facebook on Thursday defended its decision to suspend then-President Donald Trump's account in the wake of the deadly US Capitol riot, but said it was referring to its independent Oversight...
NYPD busts handyman in serial killings of elderly women in Brooklyn
A man known for running errands for the elderly in his Brooklyn housing project had a dark secret for years, police said Thursday: If they didn't pay him, he'd murder...
Pitcher's low profile kept Astros scandal from getting unearthed earlier
What if the 2017 postseason had begun with everyone on highest alert about the 2017 Astros’ chicanery? What if, to push it further, that October kicked off with, say, Houston’s...
McCarthy slams Biden for 'virtue signal' orders, 'appeasing' WHO
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Thursday slammed President Biden's first-day executive orders that reversed major Trump administration policies. The California Republican faulted Biden orders axing a permit for the...
California family offers $50,000 reward for locating boy swept out to sea
A 12-year-old boy was swept out to sea this week in California, and his desperate family is offering a $50,000 reward for his recovery.
Grounded by COVID restrictions, skiers are embracing the snow shoe
ANNECY, France - No one relishes the COVID-19 epidemic and the death it has brought, but Philippe Gallay, boss of one of the world’s biggest snowshoe manufacturers, acknowledges it has...
Sanders breaks silence after mittens 'Bern' up the internet
Sen. Bernie Sanders is standing by his viral outfit choice at Wednesday's inauguration as photos of his look continue to coat the internet. Speaking to CBS Wednesday, Sanders (I-Vt.) discussed...
The New Yorker's editorial union workers stage one-day walkout
Roughly 100 staffers of The New Yorker magazine walked off their jobs on Thursday in protest of pay disparities. The walkout started at 6 a.m. Thursday and included copywriters, web...
New NFL coach has wild introduction: 'Bite a kneecap off'
Don’t get into a fight with Dan Campbell. The new head coach of the Detroit Lions wasn’t short on incredible soundbites Thursday during his introductory news conference. It’s commonplace for...
Behind those dancing robots, scientists had to bust a move
WALTHAM, Mass. — The man who designed some of the world’s most advanced dynamic robots was on a daunting mission: programming his creations to dance to the beat with a...
Beloved Louisiana news anchor Donna Britt dead at 62
A longtime Louisiana news anchor has died following a battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease, her former employer said Thursday.
Dr. Fauci makes surprise appearance at MTA board meeting
Dr. Anthony Fauci wants everyone on board. The director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases made an unexpected appearance at the MTA's board meeting on Thursday --...
Biden will keep Wray as FBI director
Christopher Wray still has six years remaining on his 10-year term but since the FBI heads serve at the pleasure of the president his tenure had come into question.
Kamala Harris' husband makes history with his new Twitter account
The California lawyer became the nation's first second gentleman as his wife, Kamala Harris, was sworn in as America's first woman Vice President -- and he even got his own...
These are the best gifts to give yourself — just because
Have yourself a happy little Valentine's Day with these gift ideas.
Launch your music career with help from these innovative tools at amazing prices
The music industry remains a thriving arena with dedication, imagination, and talent, but it takes effort and understanding to chart out a successful career considering a high level of competition....
Woman accused of stealing Nancy Pelosi's laptop released from jail
A Pennsylvania woman charged with helping to steal House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's laptop during the US Capitol siege was released from jail, according to reports. Riley June Williams, 22, was...
Pelosi offers update on Trump impeachment trial timeline
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday said she expects former President Trump's Senate trial to begin "soon" so that Trump won't receive a "get out of jail card" because he's...
Tombow Brush Pen Art Markers discounted by 28 percent for Amazon deal
If you love drawing, journaling or even hand lettering, there's no better tool than Brush Pen Markers.
Tom Brady's boast chips away at Patriots myth
The New England Patriots didn’t do everything well every year that Tom Brady was there. It only seemed that way. But there were years the Patriots struggled to win on...
'The White Tiger' review: An eviscerating comedy about Indian castes
“The White Tiger," based on Aravind Adiga's novel and starring Adarsh Gourav and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, takes our heart, stomps on it and then maniacally laughs.
Success Academy to stay fully remote for rest of school year
The city's largest charter school operator has thrown in the towel on classroom learning for the remainder of the academic year due to the coronavirus, officials announced Thursday. Success Academy...
Madewell takes up to 70 percent off apparel for Secret Stock Sale
You'll find major markdowns on its trendiest apparel, shoes and accessories.
NYPD scaling back security around Trump Tower
The NYPD's security presence at Trump Tower is going to be significantly scaled-back now that its namesake has turned over the role of commander-in-chief to President Biden, Mayor Bill de...
Don't miss these discounted accessories for PS5, XBOX, and Nintendo Switch
Since we’re all being encouraged to stay at home so often these days, you might as well make the most of it. Gaming has provided plenty of us with a...
The secret message behind Jill Biden's inauguration concert outfit
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden wore a custom ivory coat and matching embroidered dress by Uruguayan-American designer Gabriela Hearst.
No kidding: Tween's rant at MTA board meeting steals the show
A 12-year-old kid stole the show with his testimony at Thursday’s MTA board meeting — Zooming in to complain about LIRR station parking fees, chide the agency for releasing its board documents...
Biden, Harris attend virtual national prayer service
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, their spouses and some family members on Thursday virtually attended the traditional national inaugural prayer service from the White House, while socially distanced...
'Cruel' blowback after Bill Belichick's girlfriend commented on Tom Brady
Linda Holliday has left the chat. The girlfriend of Patriots coach Bill Belichick made her Instagram account private following messages received from online "trolls" over comments she made about Tom...
Daylight Ravings: Seniors waiting for COVID vax mistaken for 'illegal rave'
Party on, geezers. Cops rushed to a venue in England to break up what they thought was an illegal rave — only to discover it was a crowd of elderly...
Trio attacks woman with glass bottle, steals iPhone in Manhattan
A trio of thugs struck a woman in the head with a glass bottle in Greenwich Village this week before swiping her cell phone, authorities said. The 40-year-old victim was...
Remember the 'Amazon Coat'? Orolay down jacket is 65% off today only
The viral "Amazon Coat" that took the internet by storm in 2019 is back and at the lowest price ever in a one-day-only sale on Amazon.
Feds bust 'Monkey Whisperer' for allegedly selling endangered primates
A Florida man who calls himself the "Monkey Whisperer" has been charged with conspiracy and trafficking for allegedly shipping primates to clients all over the country, federal prosecutors said.
Man charged in hit-and-run of college dean, allegedly tried to blame girlfriend
A Milwaukee man was driving without a license when he fatally struck a pedestrian crossing the street -- and then tried to make his girlfriend take the blame, prosecutors said.
Eagles' coaching search takes hit with top target's rejection
The Philadelphia Eagles are reinforcing a good rule of thumb: Don’t fire a championship-winning coach unless you have a successor lined up in secrecy. Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley was the...
Joe Biden's daughter Ashley turns heads in tuxedo on inauguration night
First Daughter Ashley Biden dialed up the fashion by rocking a tuxedo at Wednesday's virtual inaugural concert.
World leaders laud US return to climate fight under Biden
BERLIN — World leaders breathed an audible sigh of relief that the United States under President Joe Biden is rejoining the global effort to curb climate change, a cause that...
Top cop faces removal over botched probe of flight attendant's gruesome death
A police chief in the Philippines is facing an order for his removal over the botched probe into the alleged rape and murder of a flight attendant -- after three...
Feds offer $75K reward for info on Capitol riot pipe bomb suspect
The FBI and the ATF are offering a $75,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the people suspected of planting pipe bombs at the Washington, DC,...
Miami penthouse owned by celeb stylist Oribe on market for $2.1M
The Cuban-born stylist helped create the world's first batch of supermodels: Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Christy Turlington and Linda Evangelista.
Biden ditches mask at Lincoln Memorial — hours after mandating them
President Biden was spotted going maskless at the Lincoln Memorial on Wednesday night — hours after signing an executive order mandating the usage of masks on federal land to battle...
Mike Pence fights back tears, thanks Trump in farewell speech
Former Vice President Mike Pence held back tears as he bade an emotional farewell to his previous office and re-entered private life after arriving back home in Indiana. Speaking at...
'Toddlers in Tiaras' special gives update on beauty queens 10 years later
You may expect a child forced to wear caked-on makeup, fake teeth and scratchy, sequined cupcake dresses to rebel against her pageant mom, but that hasn't been the case for...
Soho townhouse with celeb pedigree finds buyer with $13M ask
The brick and steel home first went on the market in 2018.
Take five: Dave Brubeck's jazzy digs sell for $2.5M
The late great jazz pianist Dave Brubeck's midcentury dream home has sold for $2.5 million, down from its original $2.75 million asking price in October. He built the secluded estate...
There's a secret message on the new White House website
A Microsoft employee discovered the surprise job listing.
NHL star Mats Zuccarello loses on NYC condo deal
He just chopped the price of his Meatpacking District condo to $2.88 million — less than the $3.15 million he paid for it in 2015 and well below its original...
How to live like a Broadway star — for less
Tony nominee's BK co-op down from original pre-pandemic ask of $2.75M.
'Bridgerton' gets Season 2 renewal on Netflix
The steamy historical romance has been a worldwide hit since it dropped on Christmas.
New Mexico zoo sends endangered wolf pack to Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — A pair of endangered Mexican gray wolves and their seven pups have been sent from a zoo in New Mexico’s largest city to Mexico as part of...
Bitcoin falls more than 10 percent on fears of US crackdown
The price of bitcoin plunged more than 10 percent on Thursday amid fears of a US regulatory crackdown on the controversial cryptocurrency. Janet Yellen, President Biden’s pick to head the Treasury,...
Which masks are most effective against new COVID-19 strain? Experts weigh in
French health honchos are urging citizens to say au revoir to cotton masks because they simply aren't effective enough against new, potentially more contagious variants of COVID-19. Instead, France's health...
London buses reportedly turned into ambulances amid COVID-19 outbreak
Some London buses are reportedly being converted into ambulances as the city grapples with a devastating COVID-19 outbreak. The Guardian reported Thursday that bus company Go-Ahead loaned the vehicles to the National Health Service and will provide...
LA superspreader task force breaks up 'stripper parties'
As COVID-19 cases skyrocket in California, the Los Angeles County superspreader task force is cracking down on underground parties featuring booze, strippers and hundreds of revelers. Last Thursday night, the task force broke up...
Very ghoul: Inside 'Bling Empire' star's $16M 'haunted' house
"Bling Empire" star Anna Shay, 60, says her $16 million Beverly Hills mansion isn’t haunted — it just has spirits.
United Airlines stock tumbles after massive COVID-fueled losses
United Airlines' stock price plunged Thursday after the coronavirus pandemic drove the carrier to its fourth consecutive quarterly loss. United shares dropped as much as 6.1 percent to $42.41 following...
Tragic ‘Glee’ star’s home fetches $2.69M after just nine days
It sold only nine days after it hit the market.
Clyburn says Bush called him 'the savior' for Biden endorsement
Former President George W. Bush called House Majority Whip James Clyburn "the savior" for his endorsement of Joe Biden in last year's presidential primary, the Democratic lawmaker revealed.
Jarring video shows four muggers pummel Bronx man
Four muggers pummeled a man in the Bronx before swiping his wallet, new video released by cops shows. The victim, a 40-year-old male, was on Burke Avenue near Wallace Avenue...
Aaron Rodgers' shock has turned into a 'beautiful mystery'
Aaron Rodgers has proven what critics of the Green Bay Packers’ 2020 NFL Draft decisions thought all along. Rodgers delivered an MVP-caliber season and is about to play in his...
Shirtless man charged in Capitol riot said he'd be there with 'ex NYPD'
A New York man photographed shirtless outside the US Capitol has been charged in the deadly siege after telling friends on Facebook he’d be there with “ex NYPD” and members...
Neil Patrick Harris says it's 'sexy' for straight actors to play gay
"If they're willing to invest a lot into it," the actor says, bucking a major Hollywood trend.
Experts say it'll take 15 more days to reach trapped mine workers in China
BEIJING — It will take at least 15 more days to get through a massive amount of debris and reach miners already trapped for 11 days since an explosion in...
Twitter sued for allegedly refusing to remove child porn
Twitter refused to take down widely shared pornographic images and videos of a teenage sex trafficking victim because an investigation “didn’t find a violation” of the company’s “policies,” a scathing...
Hands off: Bernie Sanders' must-have mittens are not for sale
As teacher Jen Ellis, 42, said she was "flattered that Bernie wore them to the inauguration," she also delivered crushing news to fashion fans. "Sadly, I have no more mittens...
Probe into mysterious death of 'doomsday' mom's third husband reveals how he died
The probe into the mysterious death of "Doomsday" cult mom's third husband has determined that he died of natural causes, authorities said.
Google reaches agreement to pay French publishers for content
Google has reached a first-of-its-kind agreement to pay French publishers for web content. The search giant and French publishers' lobby's deal will pave the way for individual licensing agreements for...
Married teacher allegedly had sex with 15-year-old student in her driveway
A married UK teacher had sex with a 15-year-old student in the driveway of her family home, a court has heard. Kandice Barber, 35, is accused of having sex with...
Inside Kendall and Kylie Jenner's 'Castle' villa rental
Kylie and Kendall Jenner know how to vacation luxuriously. Mere weeks after renting a $450,000-per-month manse in Aspen, the siblings have decided it's time for some fun in the sun...
Deadly suicide attack rocks central Baghdad, first in 3 years
Shocking video captured the moment one of two men blew himself up in a Baghdad market Thursday – a twin suicide bombing that killed at least 32 people and wounded...
Pete Buttigieg will press infrastructure plan during Senate hearing
Pete Buttigieg, President Biden's nominee for Transportation secretary, will press the need for Congress to get behind an infrastructure package to help revitalize a US economy devastated by the effects...
Twitter locks Chinese embassy's account over tweet
Twitter froze the account of China's US embassy after it posted a tweet about Uighur Muslims that violated the platform's policy against "dehumanization." In the Jan. 7 tweet, the embassy...
Floyd Mayweather's secret romance escalated quickly
Floyd Mayweather is engaged to his stripper girlfriend Anna Monroe, a source told the Sun. The boxing champ, 43, has proposed to Monroe, 29 — head stripper at his Las Vegas...
Did 'The Bachelor' Matt James just spoil his season's winner?
Spoiler alert: He might have leaked the winner.
A latte nerve: Antifa militants smash up historic Starbucks during anti-Biden protest
They really don't want Joe. Antifa militants chanted "f—k" President Biden during a rampage through Seattle after the inauguration — and smashed up the historic site of the very first...
This track & field comeback is unbelievable — except to the freshman behind it
This is how you make a debut. Michigan freshman Ziyah Holman raced past her competition on Saturday in the 4x400 relay in her first-ever college meet and is now a...
Did 'The Simpsons' just nail another presidential prediction?
The cartoon oracles have struck again.
World leaders express hope for new Biden administration
World leaders, both friends and foes, hailed President Biden on his inauguration on Wednesday, with some hoping to repair frayed relations with the US and others praising him for taking...
Woman likely strangled inside NYC apartment, cops question husband
The woman was discovered inside the home on East 87th Street near Park Avenue just after 10 p.m. Wednesday with abrasions on her neck, cops said.
Priest suspended after attending pro-Trump rally at US Capitol
An Ohio priest says he was unfairly suspended for attending the “Stop the Steal” rally ahead of the US Capitol siege — but church officials are pushing back on that claim. Archpriest Mark...
Biden reveals national plan to tackle COVID-19, starting with executive orders
President Biden has unveiled his national strategy to tackle the coronavirus pandemic ahead of two days of executive orders, with an added focus on advancing "equity." Over the course of...
Kremlin critic exposes Instagram of Putin's alleged love child
Poisoned Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny continues to be a thorn in the side of Russian President Vladimir Putin after unearthing the Instagram account of the strongman’s purported 17-year-old love child,...
Workers file 900K new jobless claims as pandemic total tops 75M
Americans filed 900,000 applications for unemployment benefits last week, a signal that layoffs are still going strong as the coronavirus hammers businesses and workers alike.
Man steals $200K from armored truck worker in broad daylight
A thief snatched $200,000 from a Brink’s worker who was unloading the cash from his armored truck in the Bronx this week, police said.
Casetify teams up with Disney for Mickey Mouse Club collection
Their latest collab debuted overnight — and it's selling out fast.
Why Chiefs star shoved coach in awkward playoff moment
Tyreek Hill raised eyebrows Sunday when he was seen shoving assistant coach Greg Lewis during the Kansas City Chiefs’ playoff win against the Cleveland Browns. There was no escalation after...
Tesla Model 3 car reportedly explodes in China
A Tesla Model 3 sedan exploded this week in a Chinese parking garage, according to local media reports. The car blew up Tuesday evening in an underground parking garage in...
Massive blaze breaks out at world's largest vaccine manufacturer
A large fire broke out Thursday inside the sprawling complex of the Serum Institute of India, the world's biggest vaccine manufacturer. Images from Reuters partner ANI showed smoke billowing out...
Fauci lays out US support for WHO under Biden administration
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Thursday announced renewed US support for the World Health Organization -- as he thanked the UN agency for its global efforts to combat the pandemic. “I...
This guy is ‘nuts’ for his pet squirrel
On Squirrel Appreciation Day 2021 — an annual tradition that falls on January 21 — it's time celebrate the "acorn"-y friendship between a man and his rodent. See how Decan...
Scenes from Inauguration Day 2021
Photos from President Joe Biden's inauguration in Washington, DC.
Winning $730M Powerball ticket sold in Maryland
DES MOINES, Iowa — There has been a jackpot winner in the $730 million Powerball, the first to get the top prize in months. Thanks to math and bad luck,...
Man dies in Queens house fire
A man died in a Queens house fire on Wednesday night, police said. The victim, believed to be in his 50s, was declared dead on scene after flames tore through...
One of UK's oldest identical twins dead at 96 of COVID-19
One of Britain's oldest identical twins died of COVID-19 complications earlier this month, just days after both she and her sister tested positive for the virus. Doris Hobday and her...
Long Island police lieutenant dead at 60 from COVID-19
A Suffolk County police lieutenant died of coronavirus on Wednesday -- the department’s first active member to succumb to the illness, officials said. Robert Van Zeyl, 60, tested positive for...
It looks like Kristaps Porzingis is completely back
INDIANAPOLIS — Kristaps Porzingis looks as if he's rounding into form. The timing couldn't be better for Dallas. On Wednesday, the All-Star forward scored 27 points and grabbed 12 rebounds,...
Georgia man who appeared on TLC's '90 Day Fiancé' charged with murder
A Georgia man who appeared on TLC's "90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days" was arrested for murder in early January. Douglas Wooten turned himself in to authorities on Jan....
California says batch of Moderna vaccines are safe following reports of illness
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California on Wednesday said it’s safe to resume using a batch of Moderna coronavirus vaccine after some people fell ill and a halt to injections was recommended....
Subway perv arrested for masturbating on train — and it's not his first time
A subway perv who allegedly masturbated in front of a woman aboard a Queens train was arrested last week, police announced Wednesday. Fnu Kamruzzaman, 30, allegedly touched himself on a...
Gabrielle Union dishes to Jalen Rose about therapy, marriage
Gabrielle Union is one feisty woman. She is not afraid to be a trailblazer, and to speak her mind, even if it makes people uncomfortable. As my guest on this...