January 9, 2021

Melania Trump's ex-aide pens scathing op-ed in wake of Capitol siege

An ex-aide of Melania Trump -- and once a good friend -- has penned a scathing op-ed about the first lady, accusing her of just standing by while the president...

NY state senator sparks outrage with tweet calling Capitol siege scarier than 9/11

A New York lawmaker from Queens is getting big blowback for tweeting that since Wednesday's Capitol riots, the 9/11 attack is no longer his most frightening memory. "Seeing the Twin...

What Nets stars' likely return means for Caris LeVert

With Kevin Durant (probable) and Kyrie Irving (questionable) on the verge of returning Sunday against Oklahoma City, Steve Nash must figure out what to do with Caris LeVert. He’s red-hot...

Steelers' 'Swiss Army knife' opens up in interview with Post

Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick covers a lot of ground in a Q&A session with Post columnist Steve Serby ahead of Sunday’s wild-card playoff clash with the Browns. Q: How hungry...

Golf star utters homophobic slur after missing putt

Justin Thomas wishes he could get a mulligan. The PGA Tour star called himself a homophobic slur Saturday during the third round of the Sentry Tournament of Champions in Kapalua,...

Trump hasn't contacted slain Capitol Police officer's family, ordered flags lowered: report

Four days after Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick was bludgeoned to death fighting rioters in the halls of Congress, President Trump still has yet to order flags to fly...

National championship coaches both made most of unexpected chances

It feels inevitable. As soon as Monday night, or as late as the near future, Nick Saban will likely win a seventh national championship, passing fellow Alabama legend Paul “Bear”...

VP Mike Pence has not ruled out invoking 25th Amendment: report

Vice President Mike Pence has not ruled out using the 25th Amendment against President Trump in case his state of mind becomes more unstable in the days leading up to...

Proud Boy leader seen smoking in Capitol during siege arrested

A leader of the far-right Proud Boys group who was photographed grinning and smoking a cigarette in the halls of Congress during Wednesday’s riot has been arrested, federal officials said....

Democrats blowing House control right off the bat with Trump vendetta: Goodwin

One of President Trump’s biggest flaws is not knowing when to stop, as his speech before the Capitol invasion demonstrated. But while he thankfully saved his worst mistake for last,...

Two Seattle cops placed on leave for allegedly attending Capitol riots

At least two Seattle police officers are under investigation after reportedly attending the violent protest in Washington, DC, this week, authorities said. The officers have been placed on administrative leave...

Iowa man seen chasing cop in Capitol riot video arrested

A 41-year-old Iowa man was arrested Saturday on charges he was part of Trump-supporting mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol building Wednesday. Doug Jensen of Des Moines appears to be...

Rams defense too much for Russell Wilson, Seahawks

If defense still wins championships in this new-world NFL that had record-setting offensive numbers this season, then the league probably should take note of the Rams in these playoffs. The...

Rangers landing Pierre-Luc Dubois could come at painful cost

Teams do not collect a stable of upper-echelon prospects under the illusion that one day, they will all be in the lineup. On the contrary, assets are collected in case...

Teen charged with murder of wealthy UK restaurateur

A 17-year-old has been charged with murder in the death of a wealthy UK restaurant owner, according to a new report.  Susan Addis, 69, was discovered with stab wounds at...

Veteran NYPD officer suspended for attacking younger female cop

A veteran NYPD cop has been suspended after she "beat up" a younger female officer in the parking lot of their stationhouse, according to a source. Footage of the altercation...

Apple, Amazon join Google in suspending Parler

Amazon joined tech giants Apple and Google in taking swift action against Parler, the social media platform favored by President Trump’s supporters, by suspending the app from being active on...

Iran is pushing for more appeasement from Joe Biden

Iran is preparing for the Biden presidency by acting out, in hopes the new administration will rush to appease it. Tehran marked the first anniversary of the US airstrike that...

Slamming landlords leaves NYC's housing on brink of disaster

New York's politicians have rushed to safeguard tenants during the pandemic and lockdowns, with multiple protections against eviction and guarantees that you don't have to pay rent — without facing...

Five hospitalized after carbon monoxide alert at NYC building

Five people were taken to the hospital for possible carbon monoxide poisoning Saturday after a CO alarm went off at an East Harlem building, officials said. The alarm sounded around...

Father-daughter coaching battle likely historic

WEST POINT, N.Y. — Maureen Magarity has family bragging rights — at least for a day. Her Holy Cross team beat her dad Dave’s Army squad 80-46 on Saturday in...

Francisco Lindor hyped about his Mets potential

Francisco Lindor appears ready to embrace his place in Mets history. The All-Star shortstop, who was acquired by the Amazin’s from the Indians, along with pitcher Carlos Carrasco, on Thursday,...

President-elect Joe Biden spotted at church after Capitol Hill siege

President-elect Joe Biden was photographed at church in Delaware Saturday afternoon, days after thousands of pro-Trump rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol during a violent siege that killed at least five...

London hospitals forced to prioritize younger patients amid COVID surge

Doctors at overflowing London hospitals say they are having to choose who gets life-saving critical care as a new highly contagious strain of the coronavirus ravages the UK.  “Sadly, some...

'Soho Karen' sprung after facing NYC judge

She wasn't in custody for long. Just hours after "Soho Karen" Miya Ponsetto was hauled back to the Big Apple in police custody, she made her first court appearance on...

Justice Department announces arrests of high-profile Capitol rioters

Justice Department officials announced the arrests Saturday of three of the highest-profile accused rioters from last week’s Capitol siege — including the shirtless, horn-hatted invader who went viral after turning...

Rams QB taken to hospital with neck injury after Jamal Adams hit

Former Jet Jamal Adams is still delivering hard hits — and Los Angeles Rams quarterback John Wolford found that out the hard way. Wolford was knocked out of Saturday’s wild-card...

Letters to the editor — Jan. 10, 2021

Cleveland crimeAs a resident of Cleveland, I agree with every word that your columnist Bob McManus wrote in his critique of the recent New York Times coverage of crime in...

Slain Capitol Police officer always dreamed of being a cop

When Brian Sicknick joined the U.S. Capitol Police, it was a dream come true. But the dream came to a horrifying end Thursday, when the longtime officer died from injuries...

When Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving likely will return to Nets

After playing shorthanded the last week, the Nets could get both of their superstars back Sunday against the Thunder. Kevin Durant, who has missed the past three games due to...

'Inexcusable': NY pols blast vaccine rollout amid new UK strain cases

Speeding up New York's COVID-19 vaccination rollout gained new urgency Saturday as three more cases of the highly contagious UK strain of the deadly bug were identified, and top Republican...

Tuskegee Airman dies of COVID complications days before 101st birthday

Tuskegee Airman Theodore Lumpkin Jr. -- one of the first Black pilots in the US military -- has died from complications of COVID-19. He was 100 years old.  Lumpkin Jr....

Andrew Yang's anti-circumcision stance cuts deep: Jewish leaders

He's got foreskin in the game. Andrew Yang, the failed presidential candidate who has signaled his intention to run for mayor of New York City, is a long-time opponent of...

Former Sardi's server sues iconic NYC restaurant for sexual harassment

A former Sardi's server is suing the iconic Manhattan restaurant, charging she was sexually harassed during her eight-month stint there and fired in retaliation when she complained, a federal court...

Historic Women's Republican Club facing financial woes

The Women's National Republican Club turns 100 this year, but may not make it to 101. The historic political club in midtown Manhattan has found itself in dire financial straits...

New Rochelle mayor 'regrets' jumping the line for workers' COVID-19 shots

New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson jumped the COVD-19 vaccine line last week in an aborted -- and illegal -- bid to give the coveted shots to all his city workers....

NYC woman fired after engagement reveals sexual orientation, lawsuit claims

Nurse's aide Tanya Gamble claims she was regularly promoted and given raises at Fieldson Lodge Care Center in the Bronx until May 2019, when a video of her engagement to...

Bills fans deserved this

Maybe you have to know a Buffalo sports fan to completely understand the psychoses and the neuroses at work Saturday afternoon, the eternal waiting for the sky to fall and...

Seton Hall coach picks up milestone win

CHICAGO — Jared Rhoden scored 18 points as Seton Hall beat DePaul, 76-68, on Saturday despite not making a field goal for nearly nine minutes to finish the game. The...

Sales from the crypto: 2 NYC bars could make history by selling for Bitcoin

A Big Apple bar owner is bowing out — and banking on Bitcoin with what could be the first cryptocurrency-only restaurant sale in the US. This week, Patrick Hughes put...

Penn Station renovation czar killed himself as pressure mounted for Cuomo's jewel project

In the days before he hanged himself, it was the clock that kept Michael Evans up at night. President of the public-private consortium, Moynihan Station Development Corp., Evans, 40, had...

Justice Department to probe shooting of Air Force vet in Capitol siege

The Justice Department is opening an investigation into the shooting death of an Air Force veteran during the Capitol riot on Wednesday. Ashli Babbitt, 35, died in the melee after...

Russian dissident Alexei Navalny blasts Twitter for Trump ban

Russian dissident Alexei Navalny offered a lengthy denunciation of Twitter's decision to permanently ban President Trump saying that it appeared to be "based on emotions and personal political preferences." Navalny,...

Rangers' defensive shuffle doesn't include this pair

While the Rangers continue to practice trial and error with their defensive pairings, there appears to be one tandem the team is sure about. K’Andre Miller did not participate in...

Worried sick: Staff concerned after NYC botches teacher COVID testing

Staff at a Bronx elementary school are worried sick since the city told a teacher last week that she had tested positive for COVID-19 in random testing at her school....

Donald Trump Jr.: 'We are living Orwell’s 1984' after dad outed from Twitter

"Free-speech no longer exists in America. It died with big tech and what’s left is only there for a chosen few. This is absolute insanity!" he tweeted in response to...

Yankees showed 'some interest' in signing star slugger

Kyle Schwarber had conversations with the Yankees early in the free-agency process, but those talks never advanced before the former Cubs outfielder signed Saturday with the Washington Nationals. Schwarber, who...

This is a nightmare for the Washington Football Team

Alex Smith’s remarkable comeback tale with the Washington Football Team will not be capped with Saturday night’s playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Smith, who missed two games late...

Alarming Knicks setback sets stage for 'big game'

The end of the Knicks’ winning streak Friday night delivered a reminder of what they need to bring on a nightly basis to have a shot, even when their shots...

FDNY finds dead man on board while battling boat blaze

Firefighters called to extinguish a boat fire in Brooklyn were shocked to find a dead man onboard, officials said. The episode unfolded at 6:15 a.m. Saturday when cops and firefighters...

High crime: Rioter seen smoking pot in Capitol Rotunda amid siege

"We made history guys!" the seemingly hyperventilating green party member pants after panning his camera up briefly to show the Rotunda's dome.

Impeach Trump movement picks up steam in wake of Capitol siege

As the outcry grew louder Saturday to remove President Trump over his role in inciting Wednesday's Capitol invasion, the Senate made clear it would take no action on House Democrats’...

Under fire: FBI asks FDNY to ID active or retired firefighters at Capitol siege

The FBI is investigating whether active or retired FDNY firefighters took part in the siege at the US Capitol, The Post has learned. The department issued a statement Saturday in...

Bills' first playoff win in 25 years was a thriller

A quarter-century of playoff futility is over for the Bills. A career’s worth of heartbreak continues for Philip Rivers — unless he decides this is his finish line, too. Josh...

NYPD Zoom meeting with assemblywoman bombed by pornographic photos

Pornographic pictures splashed across screens while a state assemblywoman spoke during a  Zoom meeting last week with the NYPD’s 102nd Precinct Community Council. An array of eight X-rated photos appeared...

Who is Jack Ma? Where the Chinese billionaire came from and disappeared to

China's Jeff Bezos has disappeared and his rockstar ways could be to blame.

The case for the Washington Football Team

The Wildcat returns for his 24th season in The Post. Including the 1997-2019 seasons in the Bettor’s Guide, Cat’s record in print stands at 636-537 (54.2 percent) against the spread. ...

New York's all-time best trades may soon have a new member

We have no way of knowing, this moment, if the Francisco Lindor trade will put the Mets over the top, or even if it will make them as good as...

Pedestrian critically injured after being hit by car in Queens

A woman crossing the road in Queens is in critical condition after being struck by a car late Friday, police said. About 11:40 p.m., cops responding to 911 call for...

Stunning look at the Tiger Woods we knew so little about

For a man who first appeared on television when he was 2, showing Bob Hope how he could already swat golf balls, the public actually knows little about Tiger Woods....

This won't be an easy spot for Tom Brady, Buccaneers

Dave Tuley, senior reporter at VSiN.com, is in his third season with the Post’s Bettor’s Guide. His handicapping pieces appear in VSiN’s online magazine, Point Spread Weekly.  WASHINGTON (+8.5) over...

Lawmaker who posted video of himself storming Capitol resigns

The West Virginia lawmaker who recorded himself storming the US Capitol resigned Saturday — a day after his arrest for taking part in the siege. Derrick Evans, 35, a freshman...

Here's what could happen if Trump is impeached again

The unprecedented impeachment effort that congressional Democrats are mounting against President Trump -- as he enters his final 10 days in office -- is one for the record books. If...

NFL Mock Draft 1.0: Jets take QB, Giants add stud receiver

The Serby 2021 NFL Mock 1.0, the first of many, examines the early possibilities for the first 11 picks, which include a quarterback to replace Sam Darnold for the Jets,...

US reports more than 4,000 COVID-19 deaths in one day — a new record

The US shattered the record for new daily coronavirus deaths Friday, as the number of national cases crosses the 300,000 mark, according to a report. On Thursday, the daily death...

Pope Francis books COVID-19 shot, calls it everyone's moral duty

Pope Francis said Saturday he will get a COVID-19 vaccination and declared it everyone's moral obligation to get one. "I believe that ethically everyone should take the vaccine,” the pontiff...

Iran to expel nuclear weapons inspectors if US doesn't lift sanctions

If US sanctions against Iran aren't lifted by Feb. 21, the country will expel United Nations nuclear watchdog inspectors, a lawmaker said on Saturday. Iran's parliament passed a law in...

Most Americans want Trump removed from office immediately: poll

A majority of Americans want President Trump immediately removed from office after inciting a deadly riot inside the US Capitol, according to a new poll. The Reuters/Ipsos survey found 57%...

Twitter showers 101-year-old recovering from COVID with birthday wishes

When she turned 101 Friday, a speech pathologist named Lynda Gale tweeted out a birthday announcement and asked others to celebrate Sue's big day.

Dwayne Haskins moving closer to NFL return

Dwayne Haskins’ former team will play a postseason game on Saturday, but the recently released Washington quarterback is attracting interest from another NFL organization. Haskins will meet with the Carolina...

This St. John's loss is concerning

St. John’s should’ve caught a big break Saturday. Seventh-ranked Creighton’s best player, Big East Preseason Player of the Year Marcus Zegarowski, was ruled out shortly before tip-off in Omaha, Neb.,...

Chilling text messages reveal how teen love story led to murder

Matthew Mason, 19, was found guilty last week of killing his 15-year-old lover Alex Rodda after Rodda exposed their relationship to Mason's girlfriend, according to a report in The Sun.

Pence says to 'hold your heads high' in emotional meeting with staffers

Vice President Mike Pence told staffers to "hold your heads high" at an emotional meeting where he praised their work -- and condemned the mob that besieged them at the...

Kim Jong Un threatens to build more nukes

North Korea's Kim Jong Un plans to beef up the country's nuclear weapons arsenal and warned that the United States better tone down its "hostile policy," state media reported Saturday....

Four people killed after massive snowstorm pummels Spain

A woman died trapped in her car when a river burst its banks near the southern Spanish city of Malaga, and a homeless person froze to death in Calatayud, in...

'Act like you've got it': COVID ads in UK urge people to stay home

A new coronavirus ad campaign in the UK is urging Britons to "act like you've got it" and remain at home, as COVID cases and deaths in the country climb.

NYPD seeks public's help identifying 'strong-arm' robbery suspect

A mugger has been targeting older victims in Harlem and The Bronx, the NYPD said.

Jets interview rising coaching star

A few days after interviewing an older candidate in 62-year-old Marvin Lewis, the Jets went in the opposite direction Saturday, interviewing 31-year-old Joe Brady for their head coaching opening. Brady...

New Yorkers will play outsized role in Congress, Joe Biden administration

New Yorkers will be storming the halls of power in 2021 in both Congress and the Biden administration. At Biden's right hand will be Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The...

These three new thrillers set in ski resorts will chill you to the bone

As we head into the new year (yay) and the dead of winter (oy), there’s something delicious about a thriller that’s set in a ski resort or a mountain village....

DOE school probed for attendance of 'phantom student,' grade fraud

Cobble Hill School of American Studies kept a 14-year-old "phantom student" on its roster for nearly three months despite teachers telling administrators back in October that he never showed up...

Woman discovers shocking truth of maternity home where she gave birth

Fifty years after she was forced to give up her son, Margaret Katz discovered the brutal truth of the maternity home where she gave birth.

Rangers star deletes Twitter 'disgrace' after Trump ban

Star Rangers defenseman Tony DeAngelo deleted his Twitter account, calling the social media platform a "disgrace" after the president was permanently banned from it two days following the Capitol riots....

Three more cases of highly contagious UK COVID-19 strain found in New York

Two of the cases were related to a Saratoga Springs jewelry store, where the first case was found in the state earlier this month.

Pope Francis 'astonished' by siege at US Capitol

Pope Francis said Saturday he was “astonished” by the attack on the U.S. Capitol and denounced the violence as an assault on democracy. “I was astonished because they are people...

Devils goalie abruptly retires

Devils goalie Corey Crawford announced his retirement from the NHL on Saturday, one day after being granted an indefinite leave of absence from the team due to personal reasons. The...

Rioter in horned helmet who sat in Pence’s chair amid Capitol siege busted

Federal agents have arrested the rioter seen wearing a horned-headress and holding a spear during Wednesday's rampage through the Capitol. Arizona resident Jacob Anthony Chansley, 33, also known as Jake...

Mercedes-Burnz: Man critically injured in mystery Brooklyn car fire

A man was found critically burned inside a Mercedes-Benz following a mysterious car fire in Brooklyn, police said. Cops responding to West 25th Street, between Surf and Mermaid avenues in...

'Karens' like Miya Ponsetto should be NYC's last worry amid rising crime

The day after Christmas, in the lobby of a tony lower Manhattan hotel, a 22-year-old woman misplaced her cellphone. Somewhat intemperately, she accused a 14-year-old boy standing nearby of having...

Only 5 women have been federally executed — and Lisa Montgomery could be next

Only five women have been federally executed — and Lisa Montgomery could be next.

NYC Reps demand Trump's impeachment in wake of Capitol riots

Seven members of New York City's congressional delegation, led by Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, joined Mayor Bill de Blasio Saturday to demand President Trump be impeached in the wake of Wednesday's...

9 things you can do to save NYC's restaurants from COVID closures

New York City restaurants have never known such terrible times. Many have closed, like Bistro Le Steak on the Upper East Side. The 24-year-old neighborhood institution, a favorite haunt of...

With Democrat-controlled Senate, expect Biden to fold to radicals

If the Democrats don’t have to fight Republicans, they’ll fight each other. And you know who’s going to lose that ugly Democrat-on-Democrat fight? Conservatives. After blowing their Senate majority with...

Mike Francesa's Twitter nemesis calls out another radio star

I was born and raised in the Smokey Blue Ridge Mountains of Staten Island, where my pappy years ago taught me that you don’t keep your best huntin’ dog chained...

With reckless DC riots, Trump betrayed his base — and his political future

After a reckless riot, Trump supporters feel betrayed by their president.

Identical twins struggle with homelessness, schizophrenia on NYC streets

Laurie and Melissa Pittari grew up in a tight-knit family in New Orleans — both gifted students in high school, cellists in the city's youth orchestra, with free rides to...

Mathew Barzal finally signs extension with Islanders

The Islanders and Mathew Barzal agreed to a three-year deal Saturday that will keep the team’s top scorer on Long Island through 2023. Terms of the contract weren’t disclosed, but...

Woman trampled to death in Capitol riot quit drugs only to spiral into QAnon

But she changed in other ways, too. She turned conservative. She bought into the conspiracy cult QAnon and she refused to believe Joe Biden defeated President Trump.

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones claims he funded rally that led to Capitol chaos

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones claims he put up nearly $500,000 to mount President Trump's disastrous speech Wednesday in Washington D.C. -- and was asked by the White House to lead...

CDC refutes report of new highly contagious COVID-19 strain in US

There is no highly contagious new variant of the coronavirus in the US despite reports that a new strain of the deadly bug was circulating here. Officials said reports that...

Mayor of Arkansas town says resident charged in Capitol riot 'not who we are'

“It’s a shame something like this is what puts you in the public eye,” Mayor Kurt Maddox told local Fox24. “This is not the city of Gravette, this one person...

Twitter allows 'Hang Mike Pence' to trend hours after Trump ban

Twitter allowed public calls to hang Vice President Mike Pence to trend on its platform Saturday morning just hours after the account for President Trump was permanently suspended for inciting...

Mike Tyson podcast descends into chaos: 'I would’ve killed him'

Mike Tyson's podcast with Ryan Garcia descended into chaos after he FaceTimed Gervonta Davis live on the show -- prompting a war of words. Garcia, who recently knocked out Britain's...

What Biden and Dems can and can't do with control of Congress

President Joe Biden will have both houses of Congress in his corner — by some of the narrowest margins in history — but that is not a free pass, experts...

Mets avoid big trade mistake that haunted last regime: Sherman

It was a trade. But it also was free agency. The Mets acquired Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco from the Indians in exchange for four players. But they also bought...

Guy who swiped Pelosi's podium in Capitol riots busted in Florida

Adam Christian Johnson, 36, of Parrish, Florida, is being held in Pinellas County Jail on a federal warrant after U.S. marshals picked him up, ABC News reported.

Thousands in FDNY reject COVID-19 vaccine — while NYPD waits for shots

Nearly two-thirds of FDNY firefighters and paramedics have refused, or not signed up for, the COVID-19 vaccine, The Post has learned. The department began vaccinating personnel more than two weeks...

'Goodbye Twitter': Trump fans exit en masse after president's suspension

Just hours after President Trump was permanently banned from Twitter, his diehards on the platform vowed they would move on as well.

Jamal Adams' playoff rise makes disgraced Jets coach look even worse

Remember when then Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams predicted Jamal Adams would grow “bored’’ in the Seahawks’ defensive scheme after the disgruntled safety was dealt to Seattle in August? “He...

Ohio State's success as an Underdog won't help it upset Alabama

For A program drenched in football triumphs and accolades, Ohio State knows what it’s like to be an underdog in a big spot. It hasn’t happened often. Since Urban Meyer...

Twitter removes 'misleading' tweet from Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei

Twitter moved to block a tweet from Iran's Supreme Leader after he cast doubt on the efficacy of the coronavirus vaccines and called US- and UK-made vaccines "completely untrustworthy" "It's...

Air Force vet shot dead in Capitol chaos believed Trump was 'worth dying for'

A friend of the Air Force vet shot and killed during Wednesday's riot at the US Capitol labeled her death "an execution," but said the California woman believed President Trump's...

Mike Piazza's touching tribute to Tommy Lasorda: 'Believed in me'

Mike Piazza fondly recalled his biggest believer Friday. The Hall of Fame catcher expressed his sorrow following the death of Tommy Lasorda, his first MLB manager and a close family...

Joe Biden to unveil COVID-19 economic relief plan worth 'trillions'

Joe Biden is poised to launch a COVID-19 economic relief plan worth "trillions" of dollars, the president-elect announced Friday. The relief plan will target state and local governments as well...

Seven firefighters hurt in massive blaze at Queens beauty salon

A massive fire broke out in a Queens beauty salon overnight, leaving seven firefighters hurt. The blaze at 136-15 37th Ave., near Main Street in Flushing, has gone to seven...

Jets' next head coach may not come from the NFL

The Jets’ head coaching candidates that we know so far all have lengthy NFL résumés, either as assistant coaches or, in the case of Marvin Lewis, as a former head...

Recall effort against California Gov. Newsom passes 1M signatures

A grassroots recall effort against controversial California Gov. Gavin Newsom has collected more than 1 million signatures. Just nine weeks remain to get the final 500,000 signatures needed to force...

How to bet the Over/Under in SEC hoops showdown

While much of the SEC has gone up-tempo, Tennessee and Texas A&M have been mold breakers, and will both put their defenses on display Saturday in College Station, Texas. Both...

Senate won't take up Trump impeachment until after he leaves office, McConnell says

The Senate will take no action on House Democrats' effort to re-impeach President Trump until after he is out of office — making next week's possible vote on the question...

Betting angles to know for Saturday's NFL wild-card triple-header

VSiN’s NFL expert dives into betting angles for the three Saturday NFL playoff games. Indianapolis Colts at Buffalo Bills (-6.5, 51.5) It’s always easier to make an argument for the...

Capitol rioter texted pals he wanted to shoot or run over Nancy Pelosi

A man who fantasized about shooting or running over House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is among those facing federal charges after the Capitol riot on Wednesday. Cleveland Grover Meredith Jr. allegedly...

Handicapping Saturday's three wild-card games

It doesn't take a lot to be considered New York’s Finest in the NFL. The Buffalo Bills enjoy that distinction, and not just by default as the only team that...

She's baaack! 'Soho Karen' returns to NYC to face the music

Miya Ponsetto’s whirlwind Saturday included a cross-country flight from the West Coast to the Big Apple followed by a police escort — to Manhattan Criminal Court. Ponsetto, a k a...

The Apollo missions and moon landing were one big PR stunt for JFK

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy stood on a stage at Rice University and said that America must go to the moon, and that mankind cannot be deterred “in his...

How to watch Saturday's 2021 NFL Wild-Card playoff games

It's NFL playoff season, once again! Wild Card Weekend kicks off on Saturday, with three games on the docket: Colts-Bills, Rams-Seahawks, and Buccaneers-Washington.  It's a day full of football --...

Get an unlocked iPhone 11 Pro for $900 with this limited-time sale

In the era of the coronavirus, a reliable phone that keeps you connected to your loved ones is more important than ever before. If you are spending a lot more...

These gloves will keep your hands toasty and functional in the cold

You’re waiting for the express bus and your fingers are freezing, but you have to finish this email to your boss. Keep your fingers warm and protected from the elements...

Indonesian passenger jet with 62 people on board goes missing

The Indonesian Navy has found the site where a plane crashed into the sea shortly after taking off from the capital Jakarta Saturday. The Sriwijaya Air passenger jet was carrying...

Ten babies killed in a fire at Indian hospital

Ten newborns were killed on Saturday in a massive fire at a hospital in Maharashtra, India’s richest state, a doctor said, as leading politicians expressed grief at the loss of...

This is everything Tom Brady dreamed of when leaving Patriots

This is the day, this is the moment Tom Brady imagined in his dreams when he came to the conclusion it was time for him to chase his seventh Super...

Clearing up why the NBA’s COVID-19 protocols allowed Nets to play

On the one hand, the Nets are without Kevin Durant and Tyler Johnson due to NBA-mandated quarantines, even though both players have tested negative for COVID-19. On the other hand,...

Bills won't run away with this one

Colts (+6.5) over BILLS/UNDER 50.5 There’s not a lot you can do about it, under current circumstances … but one of the (few!) unfortunate aspects of the NFL’s postseason is...

How Alabama LB has overcome frustrating comeback from knee injury

Last year was frustrating. This year was maddening. It was one thing to be sidelined with a major injury. It was another to be back, but not be his old...

How Ohio St. RB turned corner for insane late-season surge

Most of the season, Ohio State’s Trey Sermon was a J.A.G. — just another guy, as Bill Parcells described nondescript players. Then December came. Suddenly, the Oklahoma transfer became an...

The mega-deal Francisco Lindor may ask for to stay with Mets

Francisco Lindor has arrived at the party. Now, how do the Mets get him to stay? The star shortstop — the centerpiece of a blockbuster trade this week that also...

MS-13 gang member caught on video killing ex-girlfriend in front of daughter: cops

California authorities are searching for an armed and dangerous MS-13 gang member who was caught on surveillance video fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend in front of her 3-year-old daughter, police said....

Suspect had loaded gun inside Brooklyn court: sources

A suspect who was arrested earlier this week was still carrying his loaded gun when he was taken to a Brooklyn court, law enforcement sources told The Post. The suspect...

US judge blocks Trump administration’s sweeping asylum rules

PHOENIX — A U.S. judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration’s most sweeping set of asylum restrictions less than two weeks before President-elect Joe Biden takes office. The rules had...

Air Force vet identified as rioter with zip ties during Capitol siege

A rioter filmed wearing military gear and carrying zip-tie handcuffs on the Senate floor has been identified as a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel. Larry Rendall Brock, Jr., an Air...

Bills have chace to end 25 years of postseason pain

Josh Allen was 221 days old when the Bills last hosted a playoff game. He was 143 days away from birth when they last won a playoff game. And, as...

California jogger arrested after allegedly spitting on maskless people

A California jogger who allegedly spat on random people for not wearing face masks has been arrested, police said Friday. James Howard, 38, was arrested on Dec. 30 after police...

How the first Ball brothers NBA meeting went down

NEW ORLEANS — Gordon Hayward scored 22 of his 26 points in the second half and the Charlotte Hornets methodically came back from an 18-point, second-quarter deficit to beat the...

Tom Thibodeau thrilled by return of 'invaluable' Knick

Tom Thibodeau endorsed Taj Gibson’s return to the Knicks, even though their third stint together won’t begin until the 12-year NBA veteran clears COVID-19 protocols, likely in the next several...

Washington state activates National Guard ahead of protests

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has called in the National Guard to protect residents, government employees and buildings when demonstrators protest at the state's Capitol starting Sunday. Inslee announced Friday he's...