May 17, 2016
Apple seeks more space in GM Building
Apple wants to take a larger bite out of the GM Building. The tech giant pioneered its iconic glass cube on the Fifth Avenue plaza of the full block tower,...
Bernie train keeps on rolling with Oregon victory
Hillary Clinton just can’t shake Bernie Sanders — getting soundly defeated by him in Oregon Tuesday night after she eked out a razor-thin victory in Kentucky. With 99 percent of...
This is what Noah Syndergaard has done his 'entire life'
Sometimes, the plot comes to you, and it’s up to you to embrace it. Re-enter Thor into the Mets’ universe, just in time. Losing streak? Injury epidemic? A mighty opponent?...
Former 'Nightly News' producer got scammed by crooked lawyer
A former Emmy Award-winning TV producer was among those scammed by a bad-news lawyer from the Upper West Side, authorities said Tuesday. Retired journalist Patricia Lynch -- an ex-investigative producer...
JetBlue pilot accused of flying drunk needs anxiety meds: lawyer
The JetBlue pilot charged with flying while drunk last year is already seeing a physician and taking anxiety meds, his lawyer said Tuesday. “It would be rare to have a...
Magic could swipe Frank Vogel as their coach hunt takes off
The Magic’s coaching search picked up steam Tuesday, when the club reportedly interviewed both Frank Vogel and Orlando assistant coach Adrian Griffin, the former Seton Hall star. According to The...
Pandora has been searching for a buyer for months: hedgie
Hedge fund mogul Keith Meister has opened a Pandora’s box. The letter his firm, Corvex Capital, sent to the streaming radio service — pressing it to pursue a sale —...
LeBron James tries to finish Raptors with one game
CLEVELAND — Still unbeaten, still undeniable. The Cavaliers are rolling through the East with ease. LeBron James hardly missed and scored 24 points in three quarters, Kyrie Irving scored 27...
Nanny charged after disappearing with child for 15 hours
A 3-year-old disappeared with her nanny on the way to school Tuesday — and only returned some 15 hours later when the woman unexpectedly brought her back after midnight. Little...
Only fitting de Blasio could be taken down by trash bags
As metaphors go, it would be hard to top this one: Garbage bags could help bring down the de Blasio administration. Yes, garbage bags. How perfectly fitting. Of the many revelations...
A gang, 17 siblings: Behind toughness that defines Steven Adams
It takes a lot to change the character of a team. It takes a lot for a habitually underachieving Oklahoma City squad reliant on Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook to...
Pataki tapped as GOP delegate — even though he denounced Trump
Former Gov. George Pataki has been tapped as one of New York’s at-large Republican delegates and is expected to back Donald Trump — even though he has denounced Trump as...
First look at explosive Hillary documentary, 'Clinton Cash'
Hillary Clinton says that when she and her husband moved out of the White House 15 years ago, they were “dead broke.” Today, they’re worth more than $150 million. In...
Sam Bradford has trade-demand scapegoat as NFL mocks him
Sam Bradford is back with the Eagles and passing the buck on his ill-fated trade demand. The veteran quarterback told reporters in Philadelphia on Tuesday that his high-powered agent, Tom...
Fredi Gonzalez learned he was fired from flight-home email
At least Fredi Gonzalez has a story to tell. The now former manager of the Braves, who was fired Tuesday morning, reportedly knew he would be dismissed before being notified...
Commuters face crippling delays after Metro-North track blaze
A heavy fire underneath elevated tracks in East Harlem has disrupted Metro-North train service into and out of Grand Central on the Hudson, Harlem and New Haven lines.
Mets draw first blood behind Noah Syndergaard's smoke
Mad Max was no match for Thor in the battle to control Citi Field. Noah Syndergaard brought his triple-digit heat — hitting 100 mph on the radar gun 13 times...
LA Times critic quits after trying to expense $5K at strip club
The Los Angeles Times was still buzzing on Tuesday over the circumstances surrounding the departure of veteran music and culture critic Sasha Frere-Jones. Frere-Jones was gone after a series of...
Eric Decker: Jets have to 'move on' from Ryan Fitzpatrick
Jets wide receiver Eric Decker is one of Ryan Fitzpatrick’s best friends and biggest supporters on the Jets, but Decker acknowledged Tuesday the players have to “move on” from Fitzpatrick....
Target hires new chief merchandising officer
Target is going full price with a new hire. The discount chain, hoping to beef up its private label offerings, filched Nordstrom executive Mark Tritton to be its chief merchandising...
Firm says moving is the top reason for cord-cutting
For Americans on the move, reconnecting to cable TV isn’t even worth a phone call. That’s the word from one influential Wall Street analyst who has tracked moving patterns and...
76ers on the clock: Ben Simmons or Brandon Ingram?
The 76ers had just 10 wins during the regular season, but they picked up their biggest win Tuesday night by earning the No. 1 overall draft pick. The last time the...
What it looks like to be a refugee mother
A group of Yemeni women stand on the balcony of their hotel in Athens, waiting with hope for their asylum assignments to be approved. The owner of a family-run hotel in Lesvos,...
Man who bashed gay couple with chair at Dallas BBQ is also gay, lawyer says
A Bronx man bashed a gay couple over the head with a chair inside a Chelsea BBQ joint after one of the men smacked him in the face with his...
Fantasy sports means new jobs for New York -- unless lawmakers fumble
For once, can New York lawmakers get it together to tell a growing industry they’d like it to stay? The Legislature needs to pass a law to OK (and regulate)...
The TSA is so bad, they're calling in clowns to help out
You’re stuck in an airport security line that’s just not moving, seemingly a mile from the scanners, worrying whether you’ll make your flight and if you have any hope of...
There's no excuse for classifying Iran's abuse of US sailors
If the American people knew the full — still classified — details of how Iran treated the US sailors it took captive last January, they’d be shocked. So says a...
Why it's a smear to say Beyoncé is running 'sweatshops'
Pop superstar and fashion icon Beyoncé is facing accusations of promoting sweatshops and slavery in Sri Lanka, where her Ivy Park line of gym gear is made. “Poverty-stricken seamstresses . . ....
As Venezuela burns, socialism's paying big for its corrupt rulers
Venezuela’s descent into socialist hell continues apace — even as top officials live high off the hog. “There’s very little food on the shelves, almost no medicine, and electricity is...
No, cracking down on painkillers won't save lives
Last week, the House of Representatives approved what The New York Times described as ‘‘a mountain of bills addressing the nation’s opioid abuse crisis.” The 18 bills passed ‘‘by huge...
Daniel Murphy greeted at Citi Field with cheers and tributes
Daniel Murphy was home, regardless of what colors he was wearing. He was home, no matter how long it had been since he had been back in Queens. Tuesday night,...
Proposed MMA clause would 'end boxing in NY as we know it'
Broadway Boxing has been a staple of New York’s boxing scene for 12 years, offering a grass roots platform for prospects to groom into champions. Star Boxing offers the same...
Lead investigator reveals 'suspect' in unsolved murder of famed restaurateur
The prime suspect in the 1984 unsolved murder of legendary former Manhattan chef Masa Kobayashi is a drifter who was accused of molesting the victim's relative, The Post has learned....
Maroon 5 bassist takes plea for giving coke to Ivanka Trump's ex
A Maroon 5 band member took a plea deal Tuesday for allegedly passing Ivanka Trump’s ex-boyfriend a vial of cocaine in the East Village. Grammy-winning bassist Michael “Mickey” Madden, 36,...
The day in photos: May 17, 2016
Marmosets get rescued, the world celebrates the rainbow flag and more.
Organic Avenue is back, and there's more than just juice
Lovers desperate for their chocolate avocado pudding fix since Organic Avenue shut its doors can now rest easy. Denise Mari has resuscitated the high-end juice joint she founded in 2006...
Couple found shot dead in apparent murder-suicide
A couple was found dead in an apparent murder-suicide in a Bronx home Tuesday afternoon, police source said. The 39-year-old man and his 29-year-old girlfriend were discovered by the woman’s...
Cop's motive for suicide unclear as mourners pay respects
The NYPD commander who killed himself amid a sprawling corruption probe was mourned Tuesday by about 100 uniformed cops who joined his grieving family at a wake on Long Island....
Kids are being inundated with booze ads, study finds
Kids as young as 11-years-old are being bombarded with booze ads every day – increasing the risk of underage drinking, according to a disturbing new study. The study, published in...
The reasons to believe a Rafael Montero revival is still coming
Frank Viola has been too busy trying to get Rafael Montero back into form at Triple-A Las Vegas to spend a lot of time paying attention to Matt Harvey’s recent...
Rougned Odor appropriately fighting MLB's 8-game ban
A number of players will be disciplined for their actions in Sunday night's violent eighth-inning brawl between the Texas Rangers and Toronto Blue Jays. Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor will...
Melania Trump responds to Chris Matthews' on-air ogling
Melania Trump addressed a wide range of topics -- from Chris Matthews ogling her on-air to the time Michael Jackson asked her for a kiss -- in a new interview....
Cop assigned to clean up NYPD gun-licensing division abruptly quits
The top cop who was brought in by Police Commissioner Bill Bratton to clean up the scandal-riddled NYPD License Division just two weeks ago has abruptly quit, police sources said...
Woman trademarks hate group's name to troll them with glitter and unicorns
A Finnish woman is using two of the world's most powerful forces -- unicorns and glitter -- to stop a racist right-wing hate group. Riikka Yrttiaho trademarked the group’s name,...
Sandy Alderson regaining full strength after cancer surgery
Sandy Alderson disclosed Tuesday that he underwent a “pre-planned” surgical procedure on May 11 to combat the cancer that he has been battling since last year. The Mets general manager,...
Hillary hoping to halt Sanders' momentum in Kentucky, Oregon
WASHINGTON — Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton sought to avoid primary losses in Kentucky and Oregon on Tuesday, aiming to blunt the momentum of challenger Bernie Sanders ahead of a...
David Wright, Lucas Duda out of lineup against Nationals
An already slumping Mets lineup became even slimmer Tuesday night. Lucas Duda was absent from manager Terry Collins’ lineup because of back soreness and David Wright became a late scratch,...
Packed airports bring in ponies and clowns to ease traveler fury
Airports are putting on a dog and pony show -- quite literally -- to help keep passengers’ tempers in check as they face interminable security checkpoint lines. The Transportation Security...
3-year-old girl can solve Rubik's Cube faster than you
Rubik's Cube contests happen all the time, but there aren't many where a 3-year-old bests the competition. This little girl in Brazil solved her Rubik's Cube in less than a minute.
Cop's trip to the barbershop takes a dramatic turn
He just wanted a haircut -- but ended up catching a thief. NYPD Detective Ralph Gaglioti, 54, was off duty and about to get a haircut in Brooklyn at about...
Megyn Kelly: 'I shoved my hands up in Trump's hair'
Donald Trump’s ‘do is the real deal — and Fox News host Megyn Kelly says she has first-hand proof after a personal investigation. “It’s not a wig and it’s not...
7 Things You’ll Always Miss About New York City
Congratulations on escaping New York! Surely you’re happy with your new life as an ex-pat, what with all the space and parking and extra money spilling out of your pockets....
Millennials tie Baby Boomers as US' biggest voter-eligible age group
Millennials now have equal say as their Baby Boomer grandparents at the ballot box, according to new research. There are now 69.2 million Americans between 18 and 35, which is...
You’re killing your cats with human food
Want to extend your cat’s nine lives? Stop feeding her human food and get her moving. A recent study of 9,000 British pets by pet insurer Animal Friends discovered that...
Brazil's defense minister: Olympics are huge security risk
Brazil's own interim defense minister has ripped the security preparations for the Rio Olympics, which begin in less than three months. "There's been a lack of federal attention up until...
Trump University lawsuit goes to state's top court
The state's highest court will hear Donald Trump's challenge to a $40 million fraud lawsuit filed by New York's attorney general over his shuttered real estate school. On Tuesday, Trump...
Disgraced official's ex-lover seeks probation reprieve for Jamaica trip
The former Chief of Staff and lover of ex-pol William Boyland, who was sentenced to five years of probation Friday for her role in the convicted former Assemblyman's corruption scheme,...
A thousand musicians take over a Berlin mall for a magical concert
The German Symphonic Orchestra, led by Ken Nagano, performed several classics in the middle of a Berlin mall for shoppers to enjoy. The orchestra is composed of musicians of all...
Man tells cops he was carjacked, kidnapped and stabbed
A 22-year-old man told cops he was carjacked in a Wendy’s parking lot in Queens on Tuesday morning, stabbed and then dumped in the street bleeding, police sources said. Ahmad...
NYPD crushes illegal dirt bikes as a message to 'knuckleheads'
https://twitter.com/NYPDnews/status/732628652949639168 It was demolition-derby time for Police Commissioner Bill Bratton on Tuesday. The city’s top cop made good on his promise to destroy dozens of ATVs and dirt bikes seized...
Mom fighting for her life after teen mowed her down in stolen SUV
A Brooklyn teen who ran down two women with strollers while fleeing police in a stolen car was held on $50,000 bail Tuesday, as one of the moms continued to...
The 16 best dim sum restaurants in America
Okay, we’re wading into dangerous territory here: Declaring the best dim sum restaurants in America is a task sure to excite the same level of furious disagreement that we faced...
Hillary's 'Bill will fix the economy' plea is pathetic
So Hillary Clinton, once she wins the White House, means to put hubby Bill “in charge of revitalizing the economy.” What does that leave for the actual elected president to...
Man lifted off ground in triple-digit winds
Two men working at the Mount Washington Observatory decided to show just how crazy the wind speeds were getting. They walked outside, where one jumped up and let himself get...
Rival firms in opposing buildings wage Post-it note war
Rival Manhattan ad agencies are sticking it to each other in a colorful Post-it note war. Mad-men and women working in at least seven firms in two opposing Tribeca buildings...
Why Tim Lincecum could be the next Bartolo Colon
Bartolo Colon won the Cy Young Award in 2005, and then for the next four years he was one of the most injured (47 combined starts) and ineffective (14-21, 5.18...
What do you do if your kids catch you having sex?
The worst noise you can hear during sex is probably the sound of a rifle being loaded by your jilted ex. But the dreaded bedroom door creak is a close...
Why Ben Simmons is rooting for Lakers to win NBA lottery
Ben Simmons now has even more riding on Tuesday night’s NBA Draft lottery. The former LSU star -- and possible No. 1 pick in this year’s draft -- was expected...
Comic Con trying out new ticket system to curb scalpers
New York Comic Con’s producers are introducing a new ticketing process that it hopes will eliminate a team of villains more sinister than Hydra — ticket scalpers. ReedPOP, the event...
There's a new 'new Coke' in town and people are pissed
Sierra Mist has undergone some major changes in the past few months. And fans aren’t too happy about it. In 2010, Sierra Mist replaced high fructose corn syrup with a...
Marco Rubio mocks Washington Post in Twitter rant
Donald Trump isn’t the only Republican with a late-night Twitter habit. Former presidential candidate Marco Rubio went off on a social media rant Monday night, mocking Washington Post stories that...
This artist gets really freaky with fruit
The internet is full of pornography of all varieties. For example, here's a website that shows erotic photos of fruit.
Longtime Post copy editor Peter Blake dies at 84
Peter Blake, a longtime Post copy editor and veteran newspaperman whose eclectic interests included fishing, gardening and beer-drinking, died Thursday of complications from triple-bypass surgery, according to his daughter, Rebecca...
Cervelli makes McCann look like a Yankees over-pay
The Yankees turned Francisco Cervelli into Justin Wilson, who pitched well for them last year before being turned into Luis Cessa and Chad Green. There is a still-to-be-determined outcome to...
Ronda Rousey's UFC return a complete mystery to everyone
Ronda Rousey's return to the Octagon will be one of the most highly anticipated moments in recent UFC history, but when that will happen is still a mystery. Over the...
An express F train 'screws over' Brooklynites
A section of the F train will run express for the first time in nearly three decades — causing a rift between commuters in southern Brooklyn who will save time...
Divided NTSB agrees to blame engineer for fatal Amtrak wreck
National Transportation Safety Board members clashed Tuesday over what caused last year’s fatal Amtrak derailment near Philadelphia, before the split body pinned blame on the speeding engineer. The board voted,...
Vote on Cuomo's SolarCity plan delayed for a week amid 'Buffalo Billion' probe
ALBANY – Funding for Gov. Cuomo’s SolarCity project, which was supposed to be approved tomorrow, has been delayed for a week. The state’s Public Authorities Control Board was set to...
‘Joy Luck Club’ author has a badass body
Amy Tan: Best-selling author and fitness buff? In an unlikely story of transformation, the writer of “The Joy Luck Club” recently revealed her newly toned body in a Facebook post....
The FBI has been secretly hacking Americans for nearly two decades
Countless Snowden leaks have detailed the highly sophisticated tools used by the NSA to collect data in bulk from unsuspecting people, including American citizens. But the NSA isn’t the only...
National police group works to reconnect with public amid rise in cop killings
The National Fraternal Order of Police Foundations is launching a new campaign to reconnect to the public amid a disturbing rise in fatal shootings of cops across the country. The...
Senate approves 9/11 bill despite threats from Saudi Arabia
WASHINGTON — The Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would allow families of Sept. 11 victims to sue the government of Saudi Arabia, rejecting the fierce objections of a U.S. ally...
NYC comptroller urges MTA to fix Access-A-Ride program
MTA's Access-A-Ride service left elderly and disabled passengers stranded more than 31,000 times last year, according to an audit by Comptroller Scott Stringer. The MTA didn't heavily monitor the service...
The next Braves manager will have it much easier
Even with his job in peril, Fredi Gonzalez was hoping to hold on, even beyond the obvious reason: that no one wants to be fired. The Braves manager saw the...
Self-making bed will enhance your lazy lifestyle
The OHEA smart bed can make itself in under one minute. It isn't for sale yet, since there's only one prototype, but when it's available to the public, it will...
Husband wants divorce after wife spends wedding night texting
A Saudi Arabian bride spent her wedding night texting her pals instead of consummating her marriage — so her husband filed for a divorce just hours after they were hitched....
Woman jumps into river near Pepsi sign in Queens
Firefighters rescued a woman who jumped into the East River near the iconic Pepsi-Cola sign in Long Island City on Tuesday, officials and witnesses said. First responders fished the unidentified...
This bus is a total a-hole and keeps ramming a car
An incredibly aggressive bus driver from China was caught on camera allegedly bumping into another car on purpose. It wasn't just one bump, as the video shows the bus "pushing"...
College coach's wife has been airing his affair for months
The head coach of Fordham University’s men’s basketball team was outed on Twitter as a philanderer — apparently by his own wife. “Breaking the silence. Never thought Fordham HC Jeff...
This earpiece will translate any language for you
Language barriers could soon be a thing of the past thanks to a new in-ear translator. New York City-based company Waverly Labs say they've developed the world's first smart earpiece...
This fearless window washer defies gravity with just two straps
Charles Jones has been washing windows around New York City for over 20 years, but he doesn't need any metal scaffolding to get the job done. This video captures him on...
Pit bull breaks loose, kills Chihuahua
An elderly man watched in horror Tuesday as his beloved long-haired Chihuahua was attacked and killed by a pit bull on Staten Island. “He was one in a million,’’ Eugene...
Politician posts screengrab of his porn tabs
Reminder to politicians everywhere: Always check your browser tabs before posting a screenshot. A Virginia congressional candidate learned that the hard way, after posting a screengrab on Facebook that happened...
Police found our missing son, but they won't tell us where he is
A man who disappeared six years ago has been found alive in Spain — but cops won't tell his desperate parents exactly where he is because of data protection. Matthew...
Vernon Davis' fiancée blasts him for cheating with 20-year-old
Vernon Davis will soon have a Super Bowl ring, but he may not be getting a wedding ring. The former Broncos tight end, who signed a one-year deal with the...
Cops accused of pistol-whipping unarmed teen go to trial
Two cops accused of pistol-whipping a teen in an assault caught on video are headed to trial, almost two years after they were originally indicted by the Brooklyn District Attorney's...
GOP blocks provision requiring women to register for draft
WASHINGTON — Buckling under conservative pressure, the Republican-led House Rules Committee pulled a legislative sleight of hand and stripped a provision from the annual defense policy bill that would have...
This is the last thing you want to see at the airport
Glacial delays at airports finally took their toll on this poor schlub — who was seen wheeled through an X-ray machine at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. The frightful corpse was just...
'Oh, my God!' Fireball stuns Maine police officer
PORTLAND, Maine — A Maine police sergeant looking for speeders captured a fireball streaking across the sky on his dashboard camera. The bright flash visible from several states early Tuesday...
Thunder's Steven Adams: Not how I meant 'little monkeys'
OAKLAND, Calif. — Oklahoma City center Steven Adams has apologized for describing Golden State's guards as "quick little monkeys" in an interview following the Thunder's 108-102 win over the Warriors...
Twitter might make a major change to 140-character limit
After years of deliberation, it appears that Twitter is finally going to stop counting links and photos toward its 140-character limit in tweets. A person familiar with the matter tells...
The International Space Station might be the key to curing cancer
The nano age and space age have converged in a partnership that could usher in a new era of hope for cancer patients. Like the advent of modern anesthesia and...
Fat clots kill woman after Brazilian butt-lift
HIALEAH, Fla. — The Miami-Dade Medical Examiner's Office says fat clots clogged the arteries of a 29-year-old West Virginia woman who died following cosmetic surgery at a Hialeah clinic. The...
'Leap of faith': How this insane softball slide came to be
https://twitter.com/foxandfriends/status/732542760029315072 The internet hasn't stopped talking about the Army softball player who leaped over the catcher, onto home plate and into becoming a viral hit. "I’m a little bit smaller, so...
The Warriors finally lost their swag, and couldn't get it back
OAKLAND, Calif. — With just over 2½ minutes remaining in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, Stephen Curry caught Dion Waiters off guard and drove into a thicket of...
America is having a cheese crisis
America is awash in guns, debt — and cheese. The nation’s cheese backlog is so bad that every man, woman and child would need to eat an extra three pounds...
Driverless big rigs are going to take over America's highways
With 80,000 pounds of cargo, 18 wheels and no driver — what could possibly go wrong? To some, an autonomous semi-trailer might conjure images of a rampaging truck from Stephen...
Thief walks out of pet store with Yorkie puppy
A salesman snatched a tiny 2-month-old puppy from a Bronx pet shop because a clerk wouldn’t buy his fish supplies, police and workers said Tuesday. The teacup Yorkshire terrier, who...
Train safety recommendations mark year anniversary of killer Amtrak crash
The National Transportation Safety Board will call into question on Tuesday the lack of safety equipment and staffing levels aboard the nation’s trains, as the agency marks the one year...
Bill Bratton ramps up war of words with union boss Ed Mullins
Police Commissioner Bill Bratton unloaded on the head of the NYPD sergeants union for a second day in a row on Tuesday, saying Ed Mullins deserved an even worse nickname...
Amazon now wants to deliver you dinner
Amazon is finally moving into the jam-packed restaurant-delivery business in Manhattan, with 350 local eateries taking orders on its “Prime Now” service beginning Tuesday. The new service is charging participating...
Tigers manager's shirt-tossing, curse-filled ejection has it all
https://youtu.be/XhatZPqGQ8E DETROIT — Hours after admitting he knows he's in a tough situation due to his team's disappointing play, Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus provided a memorable moment on a...
Please let this hilarious nun perform at the Tonys
Internet campaigns are mostly annoying and useless, with a few notable exceptions — like #PutSimardOn. That hashtag is the battle cry of a movement — led by blogger Andrew Briedis,...
OIympics putting drug cheaters on notice by testing old pee
LONDON — Thirty-one athletes from six sports could be banned from this year's Rio de Janeiro Olympics after 454 doping samples from the 2008 Beijing Olympics were re-tested, the International Olympic Committee said...
Jets' Bryce Petty: Video games prove I'm getting better
Jets second-year quarterback Bryce Petty is not just seeing progress on the field, but also on his monitor. When the Jets drafted Petty in the fourth round of the 2015...
CIA 'mistakenly' deleted its only copy of Senate 'torture report'
The CIA’s internal watchdog claims it accidentally deleted its only copy of the controversial “torture report” outlining the agency's use of enhanced interrogations techniques, the latest wrinkle in the saga...
Redstone's daughter is winning Game of Thrones at Viacom
Sumner Redstone has the power to remove Viacom Chief Executive Philippe Dauman, but not his daughter Shari, from the trust that will control his $40 billion media empire after his...
Leaked NSA documents reveal secretive agency's inner workings
WASHINGTON — In-house newsletters from the clandestine National Security Agency have been released by an online news site — part of the mountain of documents leaked by former NSA contractor...
Republicans trust Donald Trump more than Paul Ryan
Nearly three-fifths of Republicans said they trust Donald Trump more than House Speaker Paul Ryan to lead their party, according to a new poll released Tuesday. When NBC News/Survey Monkey...
Russians build an army base in Palmyra
BEIRUT — An American heritage organization says the Russian military is constructing a new army base in the central Syrian town of Palmyra, within the protected zone that holds the...
Iran's morality police are shaming models for their Instagram selfies
Eight Iranian Instagram models have been arrested and interrogated by Islamic police because their glamorous pictures were too "Western." Iran’s feared morality police — the Basij — have targeted nearly...
Here's a drug delivery service with a twist
New York City has a drug problem. Despite a Duane Reade seemingly on every corner, a new pharmacy startup, called Capsule, believes there is a better, faster and cheaper way...
Newborn bison had to die because of these dumb tourists
Yellowstone National Park managers on Monday warned visitors to leave wildlife alone after two tourists put a newborn bison calf in their car, touching off a string of events that...
Baby-sitter arrested for using kids in bank robbery
A Colorado baby-sitter has been arrested on suspicion of robbing a drive-through bank by falsely claiming that a man in her car threatened to harm the two children in her...
Why Rougned Odor has no Jose Bautista punching regrets
OAKLAND, Calif. — Rangers infielder Rougned Odor said he expected to be suspended for punching Toronto's Jose Bautista during Sunday's game in Arlington. Odor said he doesn't regret it. He...
This two-legged goat is an absolute champ
A goat in China was born missing its two hind legs. Within days, however, it had learned to walk, and even run, proving that nothing is impossible.
Why US companies have started fleeing China
For a long time, it looked as if Apple had found the key to unlock the Chinese market. A world-famous brand, extensive factories in China and cooperation with the government’s...
The secret of New Amsterdam lies in old Amsterdam
Examples of New York’s rich Dutch colonial history can be hard to find in 2016 — mostly neighborhood names and street signs here or there. But what about on the...
The hidden perils of over-the-counter pain meds
The new finding that acetaminophen — found in Tylenol — may dull empathy is alarming, but may not be as cut-and-dried as it seems. “This particular study should have no...
The best airport bars to get wasted before takeoff
A flight delay can be an enjoyable experience — if there’s a good bar near your gate. And thanks to hospitality giants like OTG and Westfield, dreary terminals at JFK, LaGuardia...
This 63-year-old man is a rising tennis star
Growing up in New Jersey as “the shortest, skinniest kid” on whatever team he was on, Gerald Marzorati never expected to be playing nationally competitive tennis in his 60s —...
This workout studio makes Victoria's Secret models even hotter
Model Ebonee Davis has posed for Elle and bared (almost) all for Sports Illustrated’s 2016 swimsuit issue. Still, the 5-foot-9 beauty says she was nervous that first time, a year...
Brothers who beat down immigrant in Trump's honor headed to prison
BOSTON — Two Boston brothers who claimed to be inspired in part by Donald Trump's views on immigrants were sentenced to state prison after admitting they beat a homeless Mexican...
How not to lose your lunch on a bumpy flight
May has been a big month for turbulence. This month alone, eight passengers were sent to the hospital following an extremely bumpy San Juan-Orlando JetBlue flight; then a few days...
Forget celebs — here’s what pregnant bellies really look like
Pregnant celebrities from supermodel Bar Refaeli to actress Blake Lively and yoga instructor Hilaria Baldwin have been heating up Instagram and the red carpet with pictures of their ultra-pert baby...
Big names couldn't save these 7 shows from cancellation
With the 2016 fall TV schedule starting to take shape, it’s do-or-die time for veteran and rookie shows alike as networks make room for the new by pushing out the...
Colombians seize 8 tons of US-bound cocaine
BOGOTA, Colombia — Colombian authorities say they've made the biggest cocaine seizure in the history of a country long plagued by traffic in the drug. The National Police agency said...
Details of Iran's capture of US sailors will shock nation: congressman
The nation will be shocked to learn secret details behind the capture of American sailors in Iranian waters earlier this year, a congressman said in an interview Monday. “I think...
New meds might let your dog enjoy 4th of July fireworks
Fido and Spot may not have to cower under the bed this summer when fireworks and thunderstorms hit. The first prescription veterinary medicine for treating anxiety over loud noises —...
Mark Teixeira trying everything to fix a wrecked swing
PHOENIX — Mark Teixeira is not a regular participant when the Yankees hold early batting practice. He works in the cages, but rarely ventures onto the field for an exercise...
Atlantic City's Boardwalk might get a whole lot boozier
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Atlantic City is considering a policy that would allow booze on the Boardwalk. The city council plans to vote Wednesday on an ordinance that would allow...
Columbia student found safe; decided to start new life
A missing Columbia University student who put her family in a panic after she vanished on May 5 has been found in Williamsburg — where she just randomly decided to...
Tanaka's alarming rest trend is last thing Yankees needed
PHOENIX — CC Sabathia has been on the disabled list since his best start of the season. Luis Severino pitched poorly and then joined Sabathia on the shelf. Ivan Nova...
Everything about this business' dealings with the city stinks — literally
The city’s new trash bags are meant to repulse rats — but they’re repelling Parks Department workers instead. “That’s some harsh smell,” said one Bronx-based staffer, who began using the...
What Nationals keep warning Max Scherzer of Mets' lineup
WASHINGTON — The Mets have lost four straight and five of six games. The offense that routinely turned all pitchers into mush suddenly is flawed. What could be worse? How...
Celeb chef seeks plea deal for having sex with boy in parking lot
Upper West Side restaurateur Matthew Tivy is resigned to spending at least five years in jail for having sex with a boy in a Bronx Best Buy parking lot, The...
Airhead teacher interrogates students like criminals over ‘stolen’ cellphone
Administrators at a Queens charter school turned a substitute teacher’s lost cellphone into a lockdown situation — searching stunned fifth-graders and subjecting them to the kind of interrogations police reserve...
Changes coming for Yankees after wide-eyed rookie is blasted
PHOENIX — Line change straight ahead. In the wake of the Yankees getting drubbed, 12-2, by the Diamondbacks on Monday night in front of 32,718 at Chase Field, you can...
Parents fear 'predatory' kids will take advantage of trans bathroom policy
Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña says accommodating transgender students in school bathrooms isn’t a “major” issue — but worried parents fear any new policy on the matter will go too far...
Church wants its stolen painting back from hobbling crook
A painting that was snatched from a Manhattan church by an old man with a cane is a much-loved gold-leafed portrait of a Mediterranean saint — and church leaders want...
Why tiptoeing around Bryce Harper stops at Noah Syndergaard
Bryce Harper has walked 24 times in his last 45 plate appearances, beginning with a series against the Cubs when the Nationals right fielder was issued six free passes in...
Boutique owner to the stars suing over faulty email service
A Manhattan boutique owner who dresses stars such as the Kardashians and Katy Perry is suing her e-mail provider — for making her high-end clients think she’s been ignoring them....
Hondo shows National pride
Berrios apparently isn’t interested in earning a stall in Hondo’s Stable of Stalwarts. His latest failure, Monday night against the Tigers, slashed the earnings to 474 reardons. Tuesday night: Since...
My lesbian boss fired my boyfriend out of jealousy
A Staten Island couple who worked for the same health-care company are suing the employer, saying the boyfriend was fired because their lesbian boss was jealous of him and wanted...
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The Bronx Two burglars stole $100 from a Planet Fitness gym in Fordham Manor, authorities said. The men stole the money from cash registers at the facility on East Kingsbridge...
Mets-Nationals Game 1: Introducing Daniel Murphy, the enemy
Grudge-match baseball, anyone? In the six weeks since the season began, every possible NL East matchup has occurred except one. That will change Tuesday night, when the Nationals and Mets...
Don't stray into the bike lane unless you want a ticket
More than 1,500 cops and traffic-enforcement agents will be handing out summonses to drivers citywide this week to get people to respect bike lanes. “We are going to be targeting...
Just try taking your eyes off Bryce Harper
There will be plenty of things to keep all of us occupied the next couple of days, of course, when the Nationals and the Mets renew hostilities at Citi Field....