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'Conspiracy theorist' Max Azzarello dead after setting himself on fire across from Trump trial in NYC

Texas boy, 10, confesses to killing a stranger in 2022 — but he can't be charged under state law

The boy admitted he once killed a man and threatened to do it again.

Rep. Ilhan Omar's first remarks since 21-year-old daughter arrested at Columbia anti-Israel protest

Planes nearly collide on runway at Reagan National Airport outside DC, stopping just 400 feet apart

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House Democrat introduces bill aimed at Trump that would strip Secret Service protection from felons

April 19, 2024 | 11:25pm

Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) on Friday introduced legislation that would strip Secret Service protection from convicted felons sentenced to prison, a bill clearly aimed at former President Donald Trump.  "Unfortunately,...

'Conspiracy theorist' Max Azzarello dead after setting himself on fire across from Trump trial in NYC

April 19, 2024 | 11:21pm

The 37-year-old Florida man succumbed to the severe burns he suffered following the sickening self-immolation inside Collect Pond Park.

Trump's 'hush money' trial set for opening arguments on Monday following dramatic end to jury selection

April 19, 2024 | 10:08pm

Opening arguments are set to start in Donald Trump's hush money trial Monday after a dramatic end to jury selection.

Horrified witnesses yelled for help as 'investigative researcher' set himself on fire outside Trump trial: video

April 19, 2024 | 9:37pm

Horrified witnesses desperately called for help as Max Azzarello lit himself on fire in a park outside the Manhattan courthouse where President Donald Trump's hush money trial is taking place.

Columbia anti-Israel protest arrests include Letitia James intern, UPS exec's daughter who killed elderly couple in crash as a teen

April 19, 2024 | 8:18pm

It takes privilege to protest at Columbia.

Hochul, Adams take victory lap on smoke shops crackdown — but enforcement hasn't even started yet

April 19, 2024 | 7:53pm

Hochul said the measures will "weed out the illegitimate shops," so state and city licensed stores can "grow their budding businesses."

FBI found it 'alarming' that Fauci-funded virus research at Wuhan lab would leave no trace of 'human manipulation'

April 19, 2024 | 7:24pm

The FBI was tipped off in April 2020 to gain-of-function virus research in China, funded by the agency formerly headed by Dr. Anthony Fauci, that "would leave no signature of...

Susan Sarandon, ex-NYC prof who pulled machete on Post reporter spotted at Columbia University anti-Israel protest

April 19, 2024 | 7:21pm

Actress Susan Sarandon and Shellyne Rodriguez, the ex-professor who threatened a Post reporter with a machete, were both spotted at anti-Israel protest at Columbia University Friday.

NY farm that supplies Michelin-starred restaurant in hot water after guard dogs escape, kill neighbor's poodle

April 19, 2024 | 6:46pm

Two large-breed dogs that escaped from an elite farm in February before savagely killing a poodle and seriously injuring its owner have received a stay of euthanasia pending an appeal...

Man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial stuck tongue out in mugshot, was 'suicidal' when arrested: records

April 19, 2024 | 6:05pm

Max Azzarello was arrested in St. Augustine and booked on Aug. 21, 2023, on charges he disturbed the peace. He was let go the next day and then arrested again...

Nathan Wade's estranged wife says he has nearly $500K despite claim ex-Trump prosecutor can 'no longer' pay alimony: docs

April 19, 2024 | 5:18pm

In a motion filed in Wade's divorce case, wife Joycelyn Wade asserts "monies...totaling at least $495,000" were deposited into Wade's trust account during 2022 and 2023.

Wells Fargo accused of sexual discrimination, 'unapologetically sexist' workplace: suit

April 19, 2024 | 4:58pm

Wells Fargo (WFC.N), was accused of sex discrimination in a lawsuit by a bond saleswoman who said the fourth-largest U.S. bank denied pay and promotions available to men and tolerated an...

Ex-Fauci adviser shared 'confidential' NIH info with EcoHealth about COVID biosafety levels: docs

April 19, 2024 | 4:51pm

"Peter, the below CONFIDENTIAL email went to Tony," Morens wrote on June 5, 2021, "so that Tony will be prepared to speak to the subject of BSL," an abbreviation for...

White House scolds 'we should not make jokes' about Biden claim cannibals ate uncle

April 19, 2024 | 4:26pm

Jean-Pierre made the scolding comment during a back-and-forth with Fox News reporter Peter Doocy during her regular briefing — while New Guinea residents expressed a mix of outrage and amusement...

Woke school district doubles down on teaching students about new gender pronouns — including the phrase 'tree'

April 19, 2024 | 3:55pm

Republican running for Congress in school's district calls lesson "outrageous gender politics."

Nigerian chess whiz stays up more than 50 hours playing in Times Square to break world record

April 19, 2024 | 3:45pm

Tunde Onakoya, 29, of Lagos, is  making moves to beat the current Guinness World Record for  "longest chess marathon" at 56 hours, 9 minutes with help from a rotating cast...

Hamptonites outraged that Eric Adams' favorite NYC club is trying to come to East Hampton

April 19, 2024 | 3:43pm

"Private clubs might be OK for NYC but Hamptons is a different animal."

Who is the self-described 'investigative researcher' Max Azzarello who set self on fire outside Trump trial after spewing conspiracy theories

April 19, 2024 | 2:55pm

Azzarello, 37, of St. Augustine, arrived in New York from the Sunshine State last week, and his family had been unaware he had traveled out of state, police said.

This is the moment CNN anchors watched man set himself on fire outside Trump trial

April 19, 2024 | 2:36pm

"We can smell the air, I can smell the burning of some sort of flesh," CNN's Laura Coates said.

NYC Dem lawmaker pushes council to back Albany's proposed ban on 'cruel' migrant shelter stay limits

April 19, 2024 | 2:20pm

Manhattan Dem Gale Brewer proposed a resolution Thursday that would have the City Council back a state bill that would do away with caps on shelter stays, allowing asylum seekers...