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Mom murdered beside 5-year-old son -- and boyfriend texted suspect's name as she lay dying: cops

The dying hairdresser texted "Jaco" -- the nickname of Jacorian Deshawn McGregor, the man now charged with capital murder for the triple slaying, cops said.

New York family claims they cremated 'missing' sister -- only to find out they'd grieved the wrong person

An upstate New York family thought they laid their missing sister to rest years ago -- cremating her remains and even mixing them with the ashes of their beloved mom....

New England deaths spark serial killer fears as body count reaches 7 across 3 states, expert says

"Whether it's coincidental or not, I think it merits review and investigation."

NJ private eye sentenced to six months for espionage, while Chinese spy got probation

Michael McMahon, who was convicted of spying for China, says he will appeal his sentence

Mom's eerie text to her dad days before she allegedly killed National Guardsman's husband: report

A Utah mom allegedly texted her dad saying she needed significant financial help days before she allegedly shot and killed her husband as he slept.

Last living photo of P'Nut the Squirrel shows his final moments before New York state agents brutally beheaded the happy critter

New York environmental agents snapped the last photo of P’Nut, who can be seen perched on his hind legs inside a cage – wide-eyed, innocent, and completely oblivious to his...

Fired NY Philharmonic trumpeter sues for $25M, says romantic fling from 16 years ago was consensual

Now Muckey, 40, is seeking a big payout from the Philharmonic and the law firm whose investigation allegedly led to his termination, according to newly filed legal papers.

USA Fencing responds to federal investigation over transgender competitor incident

USA Fencing has acknowledged a forthcoming federal investigation into an incident that occurred at one of its events where a women's fencer was punished for refusing to face a transgender competitor.

State troopers shoot and kill gun-toting maniac who opened fire on NY police barracks

Police have not determined why a 69-year-old upstate man opened fire on a state police barracks with a "hunting-style" rifle on Wednesday before he was shot dead.

Execs on NYC's Roosevelt Island spent $170K in taxpayer cash to launch anti-tourist smear campaign: probe

Roosevelt Island officials launched a smear campaign to blame tourists -- and not mismanagement -- for repeated problems with the island's famed Tramway, a scathing state report reveals.

Costa Rica 'investigating what happened' at luxury resort where ex-Yankee Brett Gardner's 14-year-old son died from carbon monoxide

A spokesperson for the hotel denied initial reports by police that there were high levels of carbon monoxide in Miller's room before he died in his bed.

Hunt for missing Midwest news anchor focuses on fight over unsealing evidence in cold case

Huisentruit, a native of Long Prairie, Minn., was on her way to work as a morning anchor at KIMT-TV in Mason City, Iowa, when she disappeared in the early morning of...

Congress to grill reclusive White House doctor on Biden's mental decline as Republicans probe 'shadow presidency'

Former White House doctor Kevin O'Connor will be among those grilled by House Republicans for hiding President Biden's cognitive decline from the American public, Rep. Jackson (R-Texas) told The Post.

Multiple nurses get brain tumors in the same hospital unit — but investigation finds 'no environmental risks'

An investigation by Mass General Brigham's Newton-Wellesley Hospital found "no environmental risks" at the facility to explain the cluster of brain tumors among employees — but not everyone is buying...

Ohio driver dropped his doughnut -- and caused devastating 3-car crash that flattened 1 vehicle

The distracted motorist dropped his doughnut while reaching for his coffee.

Gene Hackman's publicist reveals the desperate measures actor, wife took to avoid the spotlight

The two-time Oscar winner, 95, his wife Betsy Arakawa, 65, and one of their three dogs were found dead at their Santa Fe, New Mexico home on February 26.

Costa Rica tourist industry takes a hit after death of former Yankee Brett Gardner's 14-year-old son: reports

The death of 14-year-old Miller Gardner has sparked hotel cancellations at the upscale Costa Rican resort where the family was vacationing, according to reports.

US launches probe into 2.2M Honda vehicles over reports that engines fail to restart

Complaints allege the car’s engine fails to restart on its own after a complete stop at a traffic light or intersection when the Auto Idle Stop feature is engaged.

US probes nearly 1.3 million Ford F-150 pickup trucks over faulty gear change

On Friday, the safety agency opened an investigation into more than 1 million Ford trucks after receiving more than 130 consumer complaints.

NYC staffer who worked with abused kids quits after sexting with client's abuse-suspected mom

Daniel Cespedes first starting working for the ACS back in 2016, and in 2019, was paid a total of $90,203.