August 13, 2022
Bronx boy, 14, may have been playing with gun when he allegedly killed friend: cops
A 14-year-old Bronx boy was arrested for the Thursday murder of his friend, cops and sources said.
AG Merrick Garland's raid of Trump's Mar-a-Lago is a farce of law
They are not just playing with politics. They are playing with fire.
Yankees get much-needed win over rival thanks to unlikely hero
In Saturday’s 3-2 win over the Red Sox, Isiah Kiner-Falefa was the unlikely hero, with Scott Effross picking up his first save as a Yankee.
GOP wants answers on IRS' $700K ammo stockpile as Dems OK $80B for agency enforcement
Congressional Republicans want to know what the Internal Revenue Service intends to do with $700,000 worth of ammunition it added to its stockpile.
'Right down the hatch': Canadian official swallows bee during live news conference
That's one way to get a politician to stop talking.
'Speechless' widow of slain NYC cabbie expected to appear Sunday
The "devastated" widow of slain taxi driver Kutin Gyimah is expected to join a sea of cabbies at a Sunday morning news conference.
Jacob deGrom puts on pitching clinic as Mets blank Phillies
Jacob deGrom, who took the mound Saturday night for his third start this season, appears to have settled into a routine.
Playing Powell-itics as inflation target in peril
The Fed and its chair, Jerome Powell, believe the 2% inflation target is sacrosanct and will risk a recession and bear market to get there.
Pa. Dem sidelined by stroke returns to Senate campaign trail to battle Dr. Oz
“Do you think Dr. Oz can fill a room like this?” Fetterman asked the crowd.
Car plows into Pennsylvania crowd raising money for victims of fire that killed 7
A car plowed into a crowd of people in Berwick Saturday at a benefit for victims of the massive fatal fire in Nescopeck that killed seven, including three children, last...
Long Island's own now 'America's team' with trip to Little League World Series
Massapequa Coast punched its ticket to the Little League World Series in the most legendary of ways.
Where Baker Mayfield-Sam Darnold QB battle stands now
The first exhibition game did not do much to drastically change the status of the competition.
A teenager is now fastest 100-meter freestyle swimmer in world
Seventeen-year-old David Popovici of Romania became the youngest swimmer to break the world record in the men's 100-meter freestyle Saturday.
Yankee's first homer of the season comes at good time
Isiah Kiner-Falefa's first homer of the season came at a good time for the reeling Yankees.
Mets get Jeff McNeil, Eduardo Escobar injury news
The early returns on the Mets��� injuries were overwhelmingly positive.
House Dems ask for intelligence review of Trump's handling of raided docs
US intelligence should assess the national security damage caused by Donald Trump storing classified documents at his Florida resort, dems said.
Levi Strauss heir Dan Goldman uses $2M of own fortune for NY congressional race
Levi Strauss & Co. heir Dan Goldman poured $2 million from his own fortune into his campaign for a New York congressional seat, finance records show.
Bills 'Punt God' rockets 82-yard kick in preseason game
The Punt God is among us.
Two people killed as small plane crash lands in front of Illinois restaurant
The plane hit multiple buildings before sputtering to the ground and coming to a stop on a roadway next to a restaurant packed with a Saturday lunch crowd.
Charles Manson reportedly sent Sharon Tate's little sister a coded message before he died in prison
Debra Tate, Sharon Tate's little sister, says she got a coded drawing and odd letter from Charles Manson a few years before his death.
Lamar Jackson reveals timeline for critical contract talks
Lamar Jackson’s contract negotiations with the Ravens will be put on pause once the regular season begins.
Letters to the Editor — Aug. 14, 2022
New York Post readers sound off on bail baloney, NYC’s congestion crisis, Gov. Houchul’s plea to Jews, the mass teacher exodus and anti-Israel UN.
Biden's created our bad new normal, and he's loving it
If this is “working,” we’d hate to see “not working.” But we expect no less from the author of our new normal, who’s as divorced from reality on the economy...
The anniversary of our Afghanistan withdrawal will be a moment of lasting shame
Afghans are more oppressed than ever, al Qaeda can again plot and plan from an entire country of "safe space" — and Joe Biden has moved on to lying about...
Early voting begins for New York congressional and Senate races
This is the first time New York is holding a primary in August, which is expected to significantly reduce voter turnout and likely make absentee ballots all the more important.
FBI report confirms Alec Baldwin pulled the trigger in fatal 'Rust' set shooting
According to an FBI forensic report obtained by ABC News, the gun delivering the fatal bullet in the Oct. 21 shooting on the New Mexico set “could not be made...
Where to find best fantasy football value at QB
When you go shopping for a QB, make sure to check the menu prices before you order. You want to save some draft funds for the rest of the meal.
Migrants on Texas-to-NYC bus threaten to call cops when driver refuses to stop in Tennessee
About 40 immigrants, a majority of the passengers on the NYC-bound bus, were supposed to get off in Chattanooga, they said.
Arctic warming 4 times faster than the rest of the world, study shows
Scientists have known the Arctic is warming faster than climate models show, but a new study just put into context how much worse the problem is.
Idaho Supreme Court allows strict, near-total abortion ban to take effect
A near-total abortion ban can take effect in Idaho, the state Supreme Court has ruled.
American ranchers blame drought for higher meat prices at grocery stores
Cattle farmers have been experiencing some of the worst drought conditions ever.
Political fallout mounts over FBI's raid on Trump's Mar-a-Lago
“There is political bias within the FBI, and I think it’s legitimate to raise the question about ... the way President Trump has been treated,” Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking...
Boil water advisory affects 935,000 residents in metro Detroit area
Until the issue is fixed, residents in those affected areas shouldn’t drink the system's water without boiling it at least one minute to kill bacteria, then letting it cool down.
Firefighter burned in SI blaze expected to make 'full recovery': FDNY
The FDNY firefighter seriously injured battling a Staten Island blaze is expected to make a full recovery, officials said.
Ukraine destroys Russian supply bridges, one-fifth of ground forces
Both spans have been used by Russian forces in the occupied city of Kherson on the Black Sea to transport soldiers and war materiel.
Wyoming pipeline break spills 45,000 gallons of diesel
The line is owned by a Wyoming company that's being sued by federal prosecutors over previous spills in two other states.
Lin-Manuel Miranda: Lawyers handling unauthorized biblical 'Hamilton' in Texas
Lin-Manuel Miranda says he knows about a bizarre, unauthorized staging of his megahit musical "Hamilton" that took place at a Texas church.
Kentucky football coach isn't over John Calipari's shade
The intra-athletic department sparring between John Calipari and Mark Stoops has another -- and potentially its last -- chapter.
Carnival drops exemption request for unvaccinated guests, eases testing requirements
Carnival Cruise Line is easing its testing requirements for vaccinated passengers and allowing unvaccinated guests to travel without an exemption.
Border Patrol nabs convicted rapist, child sex offenders
Border Patrol agents apprehended four sex offenders, including a rapist and men with child sex convictions, attempting to cross the southern border.
Russia and Ukraine blame each other for shelling at Europe's largest nuke plant
"Every day the stay of the Russian contingent in the territory of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant and in the nearby areas increases the radiation threat to Europe, so much that...
Wink Martindale's 'special ability' empowering Giants
So many players will be given more opportunities to show what they can do when let loose to rush the passer. Let the empowerment begin.
R. Kelly headed back to court in sex assault of teen girl -- 14 years after shocking acquittal
Fourteen years after a jury shockingly acquitted R. Kelly in a high-profile child porn case, prosecutors will get a second crack at the singer.
Anne Heche's mom outlives four of her five kids; had sordid past of her own
The deeply religious 85-year-old mother of the late actress Anne Heche is nothing if not a survivor.
So much of Rangers' success will hinge on this group's improvement
Ironic, is it not, that just as the word “rebuild” has disappeared from the vocabulary, the Blueshirts will be more dependent than ever on their youngsters?
Chiefs make unusual choice for PAT kicker in preseason game after viral practice video
If the Chiefs ever need an emergency kicker, they'll know where to turn.
'The water wasn't there': Italy's biggest lake plunges to record-low levels
Northern Italy hasn’t seen significant rainfall for months.
'Bullet Train' speeds through box office again this weekend
The Brad Pitt-led flick is projected to bring in over $13.1 million this weekend, according to Forbes, after opening on Aug. 5.
Seeking justice: $15K reward offered in connection to killing of NYC taxi driver
Taxi driver Kutin Gyimah died early Saturday after a group of passengers tried to rob and assault him in Queens.
Fantasy baseball: This rookie is finally becoming 'Nightmare' for pitchers
The Royals’ Vinnie Pasquantino entered August hitting .219 with three homers, five RBIs, nine runs and .646 OPS.
This classic is perfect remedy to restore Super Bowl halftime show's class
It would, at least for one Sunday evening, provide a chance to prove the league hasn’t totally abandoned what it seems to have too easily surrendered: class.
Hop on the road team in this AL showdown
The Mariners will beat the host Rangers on Saturday night, Stitches predicts.
East Village lost 300 local businesses, study finds
East Village residents blamed the business decline on pandemic shutdowns, rising advertising costs, rents going up, and difficulties in finding skilled workers.
Russia admits it's in talks for Brittney Griner prisoner exchange: diplomat
The diplomat's comments marked the first time Russia said it was in talks to exchange Brittney Griner for notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout.
City councilman Robert Holden calls for collapsed carriage horse to go to sanctuary
Ryder, a 14-year-old carriage horse, collapsed on West 38th Street Wednesday.
Salman Rushdie said his life was 'relatively normal' in recent interview
The controversial author was stabbed on stage on Friday.
Taliban violently disperses protests from Afghan women
“Justice! Justice! We’re fed up with ignorance,” women chanted outside Afghanistan's Education Ministry. “Bread, work and freedom”
NFL rookies deliver shirtless Backstreet Boys rendition in front of entire team
Aidan Hutchinson has some competition.
Pedophile dies after drinking mystery liquid as sex abuse verdict is read
Edward Leclair was on trial in Denton, Texas, for five counts of sexual abuse and had been free on bond until the verdict Thursday.
Drought forces France to say 'bon voyage' to 2,000-year-old cheese
The production of Salers cheese has been halted in France because of Europe's scorching heat wave, The Guardian reported.
Mets infielder talks legendary beard, creative fielding, unfair criticism
Amazin’ infielder Luis Guillorme takes a swing at some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby.
'Woke' NYC Starbucks now a haven for junkies, drunks and homeless
Customers have complained about the storefront's rank smell and crowded seats.
Brink's disputes value of gems in 'Ocean 11' style jewel heist: lawsuit
Brink's contends multiple jewel companies undervalued the gems ripped off last month on its watch during the California heist, according to a Manhattan Federal Court lawsuit.
'They can handle a few hundred': Texas mayor chides Adams on migrant buses
McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos had choice words for Eric Adams's reaction to Texas's push to bus asylum seekers to New York.
That's one for the books! 75-year-old library book finally returned in NJ
Bob Jablonski, who grew up in Jersey City, New Jersey checked out “Hitler,” by Oden Rudolph at his high school library in 1947, at age 14.
British Open winner ready to 'cop some heat' over LIV Golf drama
Cam Smith is ready for whatever comes his way as questions over his golf future abound.
NYC overnight shootings leave one dead, 4 injured
One Bronx man shot his wife and then himself.
How Twitter employees ratted out user identities to Saudi Arabia
How Twitter employees ratted out dissidents’ identities to Saudi Arabia and aides to controversial crown prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Panthers give first hint in ongoing quarterback drama
The next domino in the Panthers' quarterback battle has fallen.
Socialist NY Senate hopeful missed nearly half of community board meetings
Democratic socialist Kristen Gonzalez rarely attended Community Board 4 meetings during her 2018-2022 tenure.
Three fights to target for UFC San Diego today
UFC San Diego begins at 4 PM ET on ESPN. See all three bets for today's fights, including one big underdog.
Shawn Michaels: Triple H will bring WWE back to its roots
Triple H is going to bring WWE back to its roots, according to Shawn Michaels.
Why all kids should take the SAT: Student’s defense of standardized testing
It was less than five years ago that I spent a beautiful August afternoon in a poorly ventilated gymnasium full of hundreds of sweaty, nervous teenagers penciling in bubbles for...
China 'overreacted' to Pelosi's visit: US expert
US Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell believes China freaked out with week-long military drills as an "intensified pressure campaign" against Taiwan.
Jets get encouraging Zach Wilson injury news, avoid nightmare scenario
The Zach Wilson news was not as bad as the Jets feared.
Suspect in Rushdie stabbing pleads not guilty to attempted murder, assault
The suspect in the upstate stabbing of writer Salman Rushdie was charged with attempted murder and assault and is being held without bail, according to the Chautauqua County District Attorney.
NY court clerk does 'laughter yoga' with Nazi-like marching, cop says
The awkward video shows Katherine Thompson, a chief clerk, conducting the lunch hour exercise while walking stiff legged and, after each salute, extending her right arm in the air like...
Philadelphia school district mandates masks for first 10 days of class
Philadelphia public school students, teachers and administrators will have to wear masks for the first 10 days of the school year.
French Bulldog taken at gunpoint found dead
The 14-month old pup named Bruno was kidnapped in April.
Mom of Bronx 'Law and Order' murder victim wants justice
Marisol Sanchez, the mother of victim Jayquan Lewis who was gunned down at a Bronx Deli, speaks out for her slain son and demands justice.
Being 'nice' on illegal immigration is actually not 'kind'
Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s theatrical project to highlight the influx of illegal immigrants into his state—he is putting them on buses bound for New York’s Port Authority Bus Terminal along...
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NYC yellow taxi driver beaten to death in Queens
The deadly assault on a taxi driver took place around 6:30 a.m. Saturday at Beach 54th Street and Avenue Boulevard in Queens, authorities said.
Play caller, water boy: Star NFL QB does it all while sitting out preseason opener
Kyler Murray didn't play in the Cardinals' preseason opener, but he did do just about everything else.
This borough is burning: The Bronx accounts for nearly one-third of all NYC murders
The Bronx accounts for 32% of all slayings in the city.
Meet Putin's inner circle of evil, from Nikolai Patrushev to Ramzan Kadyrov
A look at the power players who form the Russian leader's inner circle, including his former hockey bros turned oligarch henchmen.
911 calls reveal fear of Rep. Lauren Boebert's neighbors in dispute with husband
Newly released 911 calls of an Aug. 4 incident obtained by the Denver Post show just how freaked out neighbors were over their confrontation with a hotheaded Jayson Boebert.
This double agent CIA and KGB spy was also a famous swinger
Long before Austin Powers was a randy spy, there was Karel Koecher.
Gunman killed after FBI attack once had top security clearance: report
Ricky Shiffer, 42, who had been under FBI investigation for months, was killed in a shootout not long after he tried to make his way into the Ohio bureau with...
Like with drug addiction and violent crime, young men fuel traffic deaths
Since the arrival of COVID in March 2020, traffic deaths in New York City have skyrocketed thanks to young male drivers.
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Isles star shouts out Massapequa squad after LLWS berth: 'Can't wait to watch'
The Massapequa Little Leaguers have grabbed the attention of the Islanders.
Liz Cheney's husband is a partner at the law firm defending Hunter Biden
Philip Perry, Rep. Liz Cheney's husband, has worked at Latham & Watkins since 2007, and focuses on white collar cases, commercial and Supreme Court litigation, according to his company biography.
Parent leaders 'school' Banks on ramifications of new HS admission rules
City Schools Chancellor David Banks appeared stunned this week when parent leaders gave him a lesson on how the new lottery-admissions system -- which ignores good grades.
Officials ban Post and AP from arraignment of suspect in Rushdie attack
Authorities in upstate New York are barring press from attending the arraignment of Hadi Matar.
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82 teachers accused of using fake vax cards ordered back on city payroll
The teachers are believed to have skirted the city’s vaccine mandate.
Hunter Biden met with dad immediately after Romanian business meetings
The timing of the meetings between the then-vice president and his son have raised questions.
Paige VanZant 'craves' husband in sexy shoot before Bare Knuckle fight
Paige VanZant and husband Austin Vanderford are bringing the PDA to the Instagram once again.
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Trump lawyer calls out judge who approved Mar-a-Lago search warrant for Clinton case
"They needed a little drama, so they throw this out there," Alina Habba said Friday evening.
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Health con-scious: Plant-based diet is not so virtuous—or healthy, says new book
A new book unravels the virtue-signaling idea that a plant-based diet will save your health and the planet.
Modern family: What it's like to learn your dad is a sperm donor — and meet your 35 siblings
Chrysta Bilton thought growing up as the kid of a cult member made her unusual — and then she found out she had dozens of siblings.
50 Cent’s birth chart: How the rapper honed his 'Power' to earn millions
50 Cent is a strong-willed Cancer Sun zodiac sign harnesses an intelligent Gemini Moon. Tremendously original and inventive, his Venus, the planet of art, links to Uranus, the planet of...
Easy abortion access has created a 'black apocalypse'
But how can abortion access benefit black females when it so starkly impacts black babies – half of them girls?
Behind-the-scenes secret to the Mets' 2022 success
Swinging, pitching and running have been pretty important to the Mets’ rise to first place this year, but talking has played a part, too.
79% off a MacBook Air that gives to children's charity? Yes, please
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2022 NFL betting preview: Tennessee Titans
After an offseason of sweeping moves, how should you bet on Derrick Henry and the Tennessee Titans?
Three expert picks for the Arlington Million
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FEC asked to probe Long Island Congressional candidate over affiliation with billionaire couple
Robert Zimmerman's letter to the FEC cited last week's story in the Post.
New video of Salman Rushdie attack shows audience pandemonium
New footage shows the chaos in the auditorium of the Chautauqua Institute, where author Salman Rushdie was attacked and stabbed in the neck.
Red-handed legacy: Dorrian's Bumble happy hours spark conversation about its dark past
The infamous Upper East Side bar where Robert Chambers courted his victim is getting a refresh from a new generation.
Kvetching: 'Save Maimonides' group gets 1,000 complaints about hospital care
The Save Maimonides campaign is a grassroots effort begun last month to counter what it contends is neglect and mismanagement at the hospital.
Take a shot on the underdog in this Premier League clash
A loss to Brentford on Saturday and Manchester United could be in crisis.
Cops keeping watch on 'love shacks' after Post exposé on sex dens
Video taken on Wednesday shows brazen homeless men sacked out in two empty dining structures, one fast asleep on top of flattened cardboard boxes.
Olivia Newton-John lost these sparklers at Studio 54 'Grease' premiere party
All eyes were on the 'Grease' actress on June 13, 1978.
Afghan father whose teen fell from US cargo plane: 'I blame the Americans'
Zabi Rezayee, 17, was one of the desperate civilians who clung to a US Air Force C-17 and fell to his death, his father told the Sunday Times of London.
Legendary WWE group's rebellious legacy explored in new doc: 'All of it was real'
Pro wrestling is at its best when it blurs the lines between reality and what you see on TV. D-Generation X did that as well as anyone.
Baker Mayfield's wife gives peek at new life in Carolina after trade
Emily Mayfield, the wife of new Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield, is acclimating quite well to her new home in North Carolina.
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Las Vegas flood: 2 dead amid 'restless' downpour as hotels, casinos suffer water damage
Sin City was hit with torrential downpours that resulted in major water damage to some iconic hotels and casinos.
Idaho school yearbook highlights guns, crime weeks after Uvalde massacre
On a yearbook page, students are asked to imagine why they’d be arrested, inspiring answers like “armed robbery” and “revenge murder.”
Little Leaguers with big dreams: Moments from Massapequa's hunt for the LLWS
Just some kids from Long Island. Massapequa Coast Little League has clinched its first-ever Little League World Series berth.
Public, US employees in Tijuana warned to shelter-in-place as chaos, violence erupt
Violence and chaos erupt across Baja California, causing the U.S. Consulate to issue a shelter in place for all government employees in the area.
Music festival stage collapse in Spain kills one, injures dozens
Of the injured, three suffered serious trauma injuries and 14 had more minor injuries, regional emergency services tweeted. Regional health authorities said later that 40 people were attended to.
Yankees star doesn't appear close to a return to lineup
Giancarlo Stanton hasn’t played, due to left Achilles tendinitis, since July 23. As of Friday, there’s no telling when he might be back.
Three non-Zach Wilson takeaways from Jets' first preseason game
Three non-Zach Wilson takeaways from the Jets' 24-21 preseason win over the Eagles on Friday night in Philadelphia:
Iran's hardline newspapers praise Salman Rushdie's attacker
There was no official reaction yet in Iran to the attack on Rushdie, who was stabbed in the neck and torso on Friday while onstage at a lecture in New...
Aaron Judge's season now firmly in this elite Yankees company
His new domination has lasted for nearly 70 percent of the season. If it lasts ’til the end, he’ll be right there with Willie, Mickey and the Babe.
Mets' unexpected third baseman steps in nicely: 'Oh, thank God'
Mark Canha had limited experience playing third base, but that was enough to make him the Mets’ best candidate Friday.
Why Bill Belichick is annoyed with the Giants
Patriots' Bill Belichick didn’t sound happy Friday that the Giants blitzed more often than the unwritten rules of the vanilla NFL preseason dictate.
'What kind of asshat stabs a writer?': Celebs, world leaders react to Salman Rushdie's stabbing
Celebrities and world leaders voiced their shock over the attack on social media.
New Yankee 'excited' to get first taste of rivalry vs. Red Sox
Frankie Montas will get his first dose of the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry when he starts on Saturday at Fenway Park, and he’s confident he’s ready for it.
Jets' season already in peril after Zach Wilson's injury
A Jets season that already carried with it more questions than an SAT exam is in peril.
Longest-tenured Met not looking ahead to playoffs — yet
October can wait. Nimmo and his teammates have to finish August and September.
Deshaun Watson booed after ugly outing in return to field
Deshaun Watson apologized before his preseason debut with the Cleveland Browns and then got an earful from opposing fans.
MLB star offers ridiculous lie as sad excuse for being a cheat
In effect, Tatis was busted again. You don’t have to be an internet sleuth to disprove his unbelievable story.
Seven Rangers prospects playing in World Junior Championships
Set to run until Aug. 20, the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship features 10 teams, with seven Rangers prospects sprinkled throughout.
Cornerback's struggles source of concern for Giants
Maybe the NFL officials who threw penalty flags on Giants cornerback Aaron Robinson just wanted in on the party started by Patriots QB Brian Hoyer.
Legendary NFL quarterback in hospice care
Len Dawson, the 87-year-old Hall of Fame QB who led the Kansas City Chiefs to their first Super Bowl title, has entered hospice care in Kansas City.
Man shot dead in Brooklyn: NYPD
NYPD officers found a man with multiple gunshot wounds in his torso in front of 3405 Newkirk Avenue in Brooklyn.
'Egregiously awful' late hit enrages Eagles and Jets
The Jets only can hope that linebacker Quincy Williams got his boneheaded moment of the season out of the way early.
Crook steals Parks Department truck, crashes it into occupied NYPD cop car
A man stole an NYC Parks Department truck, then crashed it into an occupied NYPD cop car in Manhattan.
Giants show off veteran receiver for trade market
An entry-level salesperson working in corporate America could see through the strategy the Giants employed with wide receiver Darius Slayton.
Firefighter seriously injured battling Staten Island blaze
The fire broke out on the second floor of a three story home on Gary Court in Bulls Head just before 10:30 p.m., the FDNY said.
Mexico's president draws ire after navy helicopter flies in baseball mascot
"Take me out to the ball game," by helicopter? President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador faces criticism after a mascot flew to an All-star game on a military aircraft.