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April 23, 2024 | 1:19pm

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US government agrees to $138.7M settlement over FBI's botching of Larry Nassar assault allegations

April 23, 2024 | 1:16pm

The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement Tuesday with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar in...

RFK Jr. says Anthony Fauci 'not in jail because Joe Biden is president'

April 23, 2024 | 1:03pm

Former chief White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci steamrolled Donald Trump at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic and has only avoided prison time because of Joe Biden's election in...

Swiss Air jet almost collides with four other planes in near-catastrophe on JFK runway

April 23, 2024 | 1:00pm

A Swiss Air jet nearly crashed into four other planes at JFK Airport after a communications error put them on the runway at the same time. The Zurich-bound Swiss Air...

Coast Guard intercepts migrant boat with fugitive gangbangers from Puerto Rico onboard

April 23, 2024 | 12:41pm

Three reputed gang members wanted for a 2020 shooting that left four people dead in Puerto Rico were taken into custody after the US Coast Guard intercepted a migrant ship.

Columbia alums pull funding over arrests - make no mention of antisemitism

April 23, 2024 | 12:27pm

The graduates "unequivocally condemn" the decision to invite NYPD officers onto the Morningside Heights campus Thursday/

NYC jogger films hair-raising encounter with 'giant' coyote prowling Central Park

April 23, 2024 | 12:15pm

"We have no reason to believe this particular coyote is unhealthy or poses a threat to human safety," a NYC Parks spokesperson told The Post. "However, we advise everyone to...

Trump defends House Speaker Mike Johnson amid ouster threat: 'Trying very hard'

April 23, 2024 | 11:56am

Former President Donald Trump has again backed House Speaker Mike Johnson following the weekend passage of $95 billion in aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. "Look, we have a majority...

Trump rips Biden over 'disgrace' of Columbia anti-Israel protests: 'All his fault'

April 23, 2024 | 11:41am

Former President Donald Trump faulted his successor for the havoc unfolding at campuses across the country, including Columbia University.

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April 23, 2024 | 11:16am

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12 suspended Columbia students reinstated just days after anti-Israel protest, as lawyer vows to take 'fascist' school to NY Supreme Court

April 23, 2024 | 10:46am

The lawyer claimed he got the suspensions thrown out -- though the Columbia Daily Spectator previously reported that only six students were suspended, two of whom were quickly reinstated.

Biden campaign says talking abortion restrictions is Republican 'trap'

April 23, 2024 | 10:27am

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Sen. Ernst demands federal student aid probe after botched FAFSA overhaul, Biden bailout

April 23, 2024 | 10:00am

Sen. Joni Ernst and Rep. Julia Letlow are demanding a review of how funds were spent at the Office of Federal Student Aid and whether any of that money was...

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April 23, 2024 | 9:29am

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Softball-size hail smashes windows, destroys homes in southeast US: 'All hail broke loose'

April 23, 2024 | 9:07am

"The combination of high winds and very large hail resulted in wind-driven hail that further exacerbated damage to structures, vehicles and trees," according to the survey summary.

Boy, 10, finds bodies of family, including 3 brothers, who died 'violently' in at-home murder-suicide

April 23, 2024 | 9:06am

A dad gunned down his wife and three of their sons inside their suburban Oklahoma City home before turning the gun on himself, cops say.

Wild video shows Fla. authorities wrangle massive gator that wandered onto Air Force Base tarmac

April 23, 2024 | 8:58am

Pictures and video posted to Facebook by MacDill Air Force Base officials show the nearly 10-foot-long alligator lounging near the wheels of an airplane parked on the tarmac.

Trans sex offender busted allegedly trying to abduct child playing outside elementary school

April 23, 2024 | 7:43am

A transgender registered sex offender has been snapped in a creepy mugshot after he was busted allegedly trying to snatch a child from a Colorado elementary school. Solomon Galligan, 33,...

Chilling video shows screaming woman begging for help at stranger's house before she was kidnapped

April 23, 2024 | 7:12am

A terrified woman was captured on a doorbell camera begging for help just moments before a bearded man suddenly came up behind and kidnapped her, police said.