North Dakota teen’s runaway car speeds up to 120 mph before trooper’s daring rescue in ‘last-ditch’ plan to avoid horrifying disaster
Sam Dutcher had just finished an errand when his 18-year-old Honda Pilot suddenly started accelerating, even though he wasn't pressing the gas pedal. With no brakes and no way to shift into neutral, the out-of-control SUV sped into the western Minnesota countryside with no way to stop. “I floored the brakes,” Dutcher said Thursday, but […]
No WNBA team has ever come back from an 0-2 deficit. Here’s what the Aces need to do to avoid it.
brooklyn — The New York Liberty will host the Las Vegas Aces in Game 2. WNBA Tuesday night's semifinal, a rematch of last year's final. This is one of two series remaining in this year's playoffs, and it's a pivotal game that will determine whether Las Vegas can settle it before returning home. Last time […]
Critical battles loom as Congress looks to avoid crippling ‘shutdown crisis’ for next president
The Capitol will be empty for the next six weeks as lawmakers prepare for a much different situation in Washington and possibly the United States when they return after Election Day. The House and Senate will be in recess until November 11th. The break will give vulnerable lawmakers enough time to campaign before voters head […]
Lawmakers race to avoid farm bill disaster
A stopgap farm bill is set to expire next week, but the Congressional coalition that the massive bill has relied on for half a century is on the verge of collapse. Now, negotiators in Congress are fighting hard, through long odds, to minimize the damage before benefits run out at the end of the year. […]
Wash clothes before wearing, avoid fabric softener, dye detergents: doctor
When you buy through our links, The New York Post may earn compensation and receive an affiliate commission. He's airing your dirty laundry. Dr. Charles Puza, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City, shares three laundry mistakes that can harm your skin. He advises against wearing unwashed clothes, using fabric softener, and buying detergents that […]
Andrew Benintendi’s big hit helps White Sox avoid 121st loss
CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 on Wednesday night on Andrew Benintendi's single in the bottom of the 10th inning, avoiding a record-breaking 121st loss for the second straight game. Chicago is tied with the 1962 New York Mets for the most losses in a season in the modern […]
White Sox avoid MLB-worst team ever ignominy for one more day
CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox, tying the 1962 New York Mets for the modern major league record of 120 losses in a season, rallied for three runs in the eighth inning to beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 on Tuesday night. Andrew Benintendi singled to tie the game with two outs, helping the White […]
Two United Airlines passengers injured after plane to San Francisco tried to avoid collision
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation after two United Airlines passengers were injured last week when a pilot responded to an in-flight alarm. The FAA said United Airlines Flight 2428, originating from New Jersey, was descending into San Francisco International Airport on Thursday when the pilot was notified “of another aircraft in […]
Johnson to sidestep GOP rebels on government funding, seek Dem support to avoid shutdown
House Republican leaders are poised to fend off GOP opposition to a federal funding plan as they race against the clock to prepare for a partial government shutdown. “There are a lot of people out there who really think a government shutdown is a good idea, or at least don't want to take responsibility for […]
Traffickers pose as parents, drug children to ‘avoid detection’ while smuggling minors into US: Border Patrol
Customs and Border Protection officials reported two recent cases of children being rescued who had been given drugs by traffickers attempting to smuggle them into the United States. Diane Sabatino, executive assistant director for the Office of Field Operations, posted a video to social media on Thursday announcing that Border Patrol agents in San Luis, […]