July 20, 2016
Hedge fund tied to kickback probe to liquidate 2d fund
The hedge fund caught up in a New York City municipal union kickback scandal is now liquidating two of its funds, The Post has learned. Up to now it was...
These guys are why NYC's single women are screwed
Ever since Michael Garofola, 36, moved to New York in October, his calendar has been packed with different women penciled in for dinner or drinks. As a former “Bachelorette” contestant,...
'Wolf of Wall Street' film was financed with stolen money: feds
“The Wolf of Wall Street” didn’t just tell the story of a crooked stockbroker who scammed millions of dollars that he blew on drugs and hookers — the Leonardo DiCaprio...
Carlos Beltran doing absolutely everything in Bombers' offense
A bunt and a blast. And a sacrifice fly. That sums up Carlos Beltran’s impressive offensive night for the Yankees in their 5-0 blitz of Baltimore at Yankee Stadium on...
Mike Pence accepts GOP nomination for vice president
Mike Pence accepted the GOP vice-presidential nomination Wednesday night by praising Donald Trump as “someone who just doesn’t quit,” while lambasting Hillary Clinton as “secretary of the status quo.” The...
All Trump has to do now is deliver the speech of his life
Any mention of “the speech” at a GOP convention sends memories racing back to Ronald Reagan’s surprise address in 1976. He had lost the nomination in a bitter fight with...
Joe Girardi is finally going off script — and it's saving the Yankees
Joe Girardi is holding his players more accountable and making some strategic moves with his lineup. It’s about time. There is no room for error. The Yankees cannot afford one...
Unrest in America fires up the pizza delivery business
As the news gets scarier, Americans are soothing themselves with comfort food — specifically pizza, according to a Wall Street analyst. Pie slingers like Papa John’s and Domino’s will be...
Trump considering top fracking mogul as energy secretary
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is considering nominating Oklahoma oil and gas mogul Harold Hamm as energy secretary if elected to the White House on Nov. 8, according to four...
Mark Teixeira homers after admitting he has been 'terrible'
After returning from his latest infirmary visit, Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira admitted two undeniable truths: He has been “terrible” this season, and the team needs him to find some...
Anti-cop protesters storm police union headquarters
More than two dozen anti-police protesters stormed the lower Manhattan headquarters of the NYPD’s largest union Wednesday, with some chaining themselves to the security turnstiles, officials said. “Stop murdering us!”...
Sony zaps jobs following poor results in US
After a string of lukewarm movie releases from its Hollywood studio, Sony Corp.’s Tokyo headquarters is telling its US operation to slash costs. Michael Lynton, Sony’s top man in the...
How the NBA's biggest bust plans on salvaging career
For a Nets team with precious few draft picks, taking a flier on gifted young Anthony Bennett might be like finding a free pick. For the former overall No. 1...
Gannett is back at 'Tronc' to pursue takeover deal
Gannett, whose $15-a-share unsolicited offer for Tribune Publishing was rejected in May, has met in the last two weeks with the Chicago-based publisher and discussed its continued interest in the...
Tyshawn Taylor's desperate journey to get what he lost: the NBA
PHILADELPHIA — Tyshawn Taylor glanced at the bench, patting his chest as if to say “I got this.” He stepped to the foul line and hit four shots after a...
Trump's younger brother skips out on party he sponsored
Donald Trump’s younger brother, Robert, never showed up at the party Robert hosted at the convention for the New York delegation Tuesday, but he did pick up the $5,000 check....
Boos erupt at RNC as Cruz fails to endorse Trump
The Republican convention erupted in fury Wednesday night when a defiant Ted Cruz refused to endorse Donald Trump and instead urged people to “vote their conscience.” Members of the New...
Yankees surging up standings as Pineda gets some redemption
A strong showing from Michael Pineda, a couple of home runs from the middle of the lineup and a fourth straight win. If you didn’t know any better, you might...
Ivanka was afraid to bring boyfriends home to daddy
CLEVELAND-- Ivanka Trump did not bring boyfriends home to meet her parents -- because she wanted to save them from the intense scrutiny she knew they'd face. "I was too...
The Jim Boeheim call to sell Carmelo Anthony on Olympics
LAS VEGAS — Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim said he knew Carmelo Anthony was wavering about playing in the 2016 Olympics given all the defections and health and safety concerns in Rio....
Hondo flying high
Hondo was on the money Wednesday with Mister Fister and the ’Stros, whose near letter-perfect outing against the A’s raised the earnings to 2,547 weavers. Thursday: Mr. Aitch will wing...
Carmelo: Dwyane Wade to Knicks was closer than you think
LAS VEGAS — Not that Carmelo Anthony is pining for him, but the Knicks star thinks if the momentum for Dwyane Wade to leave Miami occurred earlier this month, the...
Pepper spray incident injures 11 corrections officers
Corrections officers got caught in the cloud of their own pepper spray in an attempt to get inmates under control at the Manhattan Detention Complex Wednesday afternoon, officials said. The...
Good news for the Hudson River Park
Construction is back on for the new Pier 55 park after a state appellate court saw reason Monday. Largely funded by media mogul Barry Diller and his fashion-queen wife, Diane...
Even the speaker smells a rat in Team de Blasio's coverup
You know City Hall has crossed the line when even City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito is squawking — as she is over Mayor Bill de Blasio’s stonewall on the Rivington...
The incestuous rulers of the city's schools
When it comes to a textbook definition of “chutzpah,” former Queens high- school principal Joan Klingsberg takes the cake. Yet she’s not the most outrageous player in this truly bizarre...
Trump is plainly the best bet for the Jews
"Eternal God, we thank you for this blessed nation that for 240 years has translated into reality the biblical command to ‘proclaim liberty throughout the land for all the inhabitants...
Taylor should've told Kanye to take a flying leap
It’s been a rough week for Taylor Swift. Caught lying about the fact that she gave permission to Kanye West to sing about her in his song “Famous,” Swift is...
Jeremy Lin's hair-raising step to reclaiming his image
Linsanity was a phenomenon, but Jeremy Lin is a man. The Nets’ new point guard said he’s not coming to Brooklyn to be a fad or a craze, but to...
Teachers who had sex at school not bad role models: judge
Cindy Mauro and Alini Brito may have thought it was a good idea to have sex on a classroom floor of their Brooklyn high school — but that doesn’t make...
Collins gives Cespedes a break with punishing outfield next
CHICAGO — Yoenis Cespedes was getting a day off whether he wanted it or not Wednesday. With the outfielder still bothered by leg discomfort and the Mets facing an important...
Ryan Fitzpatrick's 3 unhelpful words as Jets stalemate drags
STATELINE, Nev. — Only the autograph seekers and playing partners provoked conversation from unsigned Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick on the golf course Wednesday during a practice round for the American...
Girl who lost use of arms and legs lives in a plastic bucket
Meet Rahma Haruna — the teenage girl who’s forced to live her life in a plastic bucket after her arms and legs stopped growing. “I’ve spent 15 years searching for...
Dodgers mutter dreaded 'S' word with Clayton Kershaw
One day after shutting down Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw due to a setback in his rehab from a back injury, manager Dave Roberts uttered a word no one likes to...
Geffen wants 'prejudicial' language removed from neighbors' lawsuit
Lawyers for entertainment mogul David Geffen fired back at a lawsuit filed against him by his Fifth Avenue neighbors, saying it contains “scandalous and prejudicial” language — because it describes...
360 degrees of Mike Piazza: Mets, rivals, dad on life with icon
Mike Piazza, MLB’s all-time home run leader among catchers, will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on Sunday. His journey to Cooperstown started in Norristown, Pa., and took him...
New York Athletic Club's secrets could be exposed in brawl lawsuit
The first rule of New York Athletic Club is don’t talk about New York Athletic Club. The storied Central Park South club — which counts billionaire businessman George Soros and...
The numbers that prove Mets stuck on fast track to mediocrity
CHICAGO — Baseball New York lately has become obsessed with the Yankees and .500, and maybe that’s understandable since the Bombers seemingly have spent the entire year either a game...
Cops fire pepper spray after fight over flag-burning outside RNC
CLEVELAND — Police arrested 17 people Wednesday after a melee broke out during a flag-burning in the streets outside the Republican National Convention. It was the most turbulent protest since...
Trump's team asked Kasich to be his running mate: report
Team Trump tried to win the support of Ohio Gov. John Kasich, a fellow Republican, by offering to make him VP -- but he turned down the offer and has...
'Lyin' Ted' wants Trump to lose in November
CLEVELAND — To chants of "2020, 2020," Republican Sen. Ted Cruz on Wednesday left open the possibility of a second White House run even as Donald Trump arrived in Cleveland...
Man behind bogus inspection of deadly building gets probation
A shady engineer who signed off on a phony inspection report that claimed an Upper West Side building facade was safe — leading to the death of an infant when...
The world's best island is a true paradise
The ultimate paradise may be in the Philippines. Palawan, an archipelago on the southern tip of the Philippines, was recently named “World’s Best Island” by Travel + Leisure magazine, first...
The chefs at this restaurant are 3-D printers
We’re now one step closer to the instant food of “Star Trek.” Food Ink, based in London, recently staked its claim as the world’s first 3-D-printing restaurant. The restaurant offers...
Clinton's VP list is down to three contenders
WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton's vice presidential search is centering on three main contenders, with an announcement expected as soon as Friday as the Democrat prepares for her party's national convention...
Secret Service investigates Trump supporter who wants Clinton shot
The Secret Service is investigating a prominent Donald Trump supporter who said Hillary Clinton should be "shot for treason." Secret Service spokesman Robert Hoback says the agency is aware of...
The day in photos: July 20, 2016
The Republican National Convention gets wild, a polar bear takes a dip and more.
Kobe's biggest regret: When others took advantage of him
There's a time of his life Kobe Bryant looks back on with regret, thinking of a younger man who made poor choices that hurt himself and the people around him....
Kasich could be a big problem for Trump in November
CLEVELAND – Donald Trump’s party in Cleveland this week is about to kick into high gear -- but unless the Republican presidential nominee can bridge the rift with Ohio Gov....
The GOP has a lot riding on tonight
CLEVELAND — Straining to shore up Republican unity, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence will vouch for Donald Trump's conservative values Wednesday night as he makes his national convention debut as Trump's...
Thief ruins stolen iPhone when he dives into river to avoid cops
A thief who had just stolen a young girl's phone in Manhattan though the was home free after successfully making off with the device -- but later jumped into the East...
Collins resigned to Bartolo Colon as Mets' pitching crumbles
CHICAGO — The whole premise of the Mets making a playoff push is predicated upon starting pitching. And right now there is legitimate concern within the organization if the Mets...
I've made millions off my world-record 102ZZZ-cup boobs
A mom of two who has the world’s largest natural breasts has revealed how her 102ZZZ-cup assets have netted her millions. Annie Hawkins-Turner, who is better known by the pseudonym...
Cops are scared, the 9/11 coverup, and other notable commentary of the day
From the right: Hillary’s Really Eyeing This Guy for Veep? Jim Geraghty at National Review is astonished that Hillary Clinton’s vice-presidential short list is said to include Agriculture Secretary Tom...
Teenage boys blow 'Star Wars' composer away with surprise concert on his lawn
After learning the "Star Wars" theme song, 13-year-old Bryce Hayashi and Michael Miller decided to play it for composer John Williams on his front lawn. The trumpeters' hard work paid...
While de Blasio's away, groundhogs will play
Maybe he’s eyeing a mayoral run in 2017. A plucky groundhog showed up at City Hall on the same day that critter-killing Mayor de Blasio left for his Italy vacation —...
4 super-simple ways to trick yourself into losing weight
Sick of chasing fad diets? Here are some lesser-known tricks to help break through that weight loss plateau and keep you shedding pounds. 1. Slicing your food It turns out...
Teens beaten outside mosque may have sexually assaulted man's girlfriend
The Brooklyn DA's office is investigating allegations that the two teens beaten to a pulp by an enraged boyfriend outside a Brooklyn Mosque were sexually assaulting his girlfriend, The Post...
Melania Trump's speechwriter is a registered Democrat
The Trump staffer who took the fall for lifting several passages of Melania Trump’s speech from an earlier address by Michelle Obama is a registered Democrat in New York, public...
Suspect in fatal hit-and-run was driving with suspended license
The Queens man wanted for a hit-and-run that killed a mother and severely injured her young daughter was nabbed by cops Tuesday morning around 8:30 a.m., sitting on his porch,...
This really happened in Arizona
https://twitter.com/chopperguyhd/status/755242101835653120 Don't panic — Phoenix, Ariz., is OK. This terrifying image is neither the aftermath of a doomsday device wreaking havoc on the southwest nor the first move of an...
Body found decomposing above hair salon 'reeked to high heaven'
It was a smell that they'll never forget. Police sources and neighbors on Wednesday both described the heinous odor wafting out of a second-floor apartment in Chinatown where a body...
Odell Beckham: Kardashian rumors didn't end well
Khloé Kardashian and Odell Beckham Jr.'s relationship went from flirty to internet-official in a matter of minutes. At least that's how he remembers it. The Giants wide receiver sets the...
Odell Beckham accuses Josh Norman of riding his coattails
A five-year, $75 million contract with more than $51 million in guaranteed money provided plenty of reason for Josh Norman to join the Washington Redskins, but Odell Beckham Jr. believes...
Drunk dad who left daughter at Subway takes plea deal
A bad dad who left his then 3-year-old daughter in a Harlem Subway shop during a drinking binge took a plea deal Wednesday in Manhattan court. Stanley Frederique, 34, copped...
Man rockets off water slide onto rocky cliff
A man in Texas was recovering Tuesday after he sailed right off an elaborate backyard water slide while his friend recorded it on video. David Salmon said he fell 10...
Why Baylor's culture problem hasn't just vanished
Former Baylor defensive end Shawn Oakman has been indicted by a Texas grand jury on a charge of sexually assaulting a woman at his apartment earlier this year. A McLennan...
Ackman's holdings plummet thanks to Valeant, Herbalife
It appears Bill Ackman doesn’t want to dwell on the negative. During Pershing Square’s second quarter call, Ackman said that year-to-date results for his various funds fell between 14 percent...
Woman used Facebook to share naked selfies with teen boys
A serial female pedophile who plied at least one of her teen victims with Nike sneakers after she had sex with him will be spending two years in the slammer, an...
Finally, cupcakes and pimples have been combined, and it's disgusting
Pimple-popping videos are surprisingly popular on the internet, despite how disgusting they are. Now some maniac has made pimple-themed cupcakes, which not only look like pimples, they can even be...
Family forced to testify about their gun-firing, flame-throwing drone hobby
A federal judge has ordered a Connecticut father and son to testify under oath at depositions and hand over documents about drones shown in YouTube videos firing a gun and...
Holly Holm's comeback is the one we should be focusing on
Holly Holm went from little-known underdog to Ronda Rousey slayer to forgotten in under four months. Now, after months of Miesha Tate bashing a mostly silent Ronda Rousey and the...
The long-term-deal gulf facing Rangers, Kreider before hearing
The last time Chris Kreider filed for arbitration, two years ago, the winger and the Rangers reached an agreement on a two-year deal worth $2.475 million per within an hour...
Stoned driver who plowed into deli is found guilty of murder
A doped-up driver who plowed into an East Village deli, killing one man and injuring three others, blubbered like a baby Wednesday as a judge pronounced him "guilty." “The court...
This guy is taking his dog on a five-year walk around the world
A New Jersey 20-something has embarked on an epic dog walk, trekking around the world with his four-legged best friend in tow. Over a year ago, Tom Turcich, 27, adopted...
Muhammad Wilkerson dishes Week 1 vow to go with his $86M
Jets defensive lineman Muhammad Wilkerson expressed relief Wednesday at the last-minute contract extension he received last week that put a sudden stop to what at times had been a testy...
Donald Trump Jr. accuses Lewandowski of 'sabotage'
CLEVELAND — Donald Trump Jr. on Wednesday accused former campaign manager Corey Lewandowski of being "bitter" and trying to "sabotage" Donald Trump Sr.'s presidential campaign. The sharp words come in...
Coach K: How this Plumlee will help the Knicks
LAS VEGAS — You can excuse Duke and US Olympic Team coach Mike Krzyzewski for mixing up his Plumlees. After all, he’s had three of them. Now all the Plumlee brothers are...
Cubs' Jason Hammel eats potato chips for his health
When Cubs pitcher Jason Hammel had to leave a July 7 game after five innings due to hand cramps, the team doctor suggested a crunchy, salty solution: potato chips. Hammel...
Raccoons terrorizing ex-mayoral candidate's neighborhood
Former mayoral candidate and city comptroller Bill Thompson has faced his share of political sharks in his career, but he is now facing an unexpected menace in his own backyard...
This dude 'Pokemon Go'ed right into a police car
Seeing people walk into trees while playing Pokémon Go is becoming a quotidian occurrence, but it's not every day you see someone drive into another car while playing. What makes...
Seinfeld's ex-girlfriend says bandits made her feel 'beyond violated'
The fashion designer ex-girlfriend of Jerry Seinfeld said Wednesday it was “beyond violation” that her apartment was looted of $1.5 million in jewels — along with passports and Social Security cards....
Melania Trump's speechwriter admits mistake
A Trump Organization staff writer claims she helped Melania Trump with her controversial GOP convention speech and has offered to resign, according to a statement released by the Trump campaign...
Oklahoma bus ride turns into horrific shooting
Footage has been released of the Oklahoma police shooting Miguel Angel Chavez-Angles. After he boarded a bus, his erratic behavior led to a violent confrontation with the police, during which...
The connection between mental illness, extremism and mass violence
PARIS — After family members of the driver who slammed a truck into a holiday crowd in the French city of Nice said he suffered from depression, questions have been...
How Kevin Durant ducked the avalanche of traitor criticism
Kevin Durant rented a house in the Hamptons over the July 4 weekend for the final round of NBA suitors to woo him. And then he holed up there after the bombshell...
Donald Trump Jr. could be NYC's next mayor
CLEVELAND — Get ready for the Trump dynasty. Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of Donald Trump and a top campaign surrogate, is focusing on his career now — but...
Trump campaign chief refuses to acknowledge plagiarism claims
Donald Trump campaign chief Paul Manafort and CNN’s Chris Cuomo squared off in a testy exchange Wednesday over the campaign’s refusal to acknowledge Melania Trump’s potential plagiarism and other missteps....
Why your gyno loves your leggings
Comfort is king, so it should come as no surprise that athleisure wear is all the rage right now. Leggings and yoga pants in particular have become sheer staples of...
Trophy lawns destroyed this Hamptons pond with poison
When power players like Steven Spielberg and billionaire Ronald Perelman want to relax and entertain, they retreat to their massive estates on Georgica Pond, a 190-acre coastal lagoon in East...
Rams cheerleader leaves 'love' graffiti at Klay Thompson's home
It seems Klay Thompson had himself an interesting nighttime visitor. While the Golden State Warriors sharpshooter is in Las Vegas with Team USA preparing for the Rio Olympics next month, a Rams cheerleader...
Cops weren't targets of Brooklyn gunfire: officials
Police were not the intended target of a gunman who opened fire in Flatbush, authorities said Wednesday. The cops were on foot near Ditmas and Flatbush avenues when a Nissan...
Dale Earnhardt drifts into cloudy future with superstar fill-in
INDIANAPOLIS — Dale Earnhardt Jr. will miss two more races as he recovers from concussion-like symptoms and retired NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon will replace him at Indianapolis and Pocono. The...
Matt Forte's Jets potential is unlimited — if he has anything left
As the Jets get close to training camp, I am going to examine the roster and give you my top 25 players. Each weekday, we will reveal another person on...
RNC souvenirs are getting very weird
Souvenir hawkers at the Republican National Convention are hoping to make a quick buck from people who think Donald Trump will make America great — or is just a total...
City council speaker blasts mayor's office for impeding nursing home probe
City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, a close ally of Mayor Bill de Blasio, said Wednesday it's "very troubling" that the mayor's office impeded a city investigation of a botched Lower...
Protesters chain themselves to police union building
Around 30 protesters stormed the police union's headquarters Wednesday, with several chaining themselves to the building's security turnstiles, officials said. Protesters from a group called Black Youth Project 100, some...
Cops probing suspected killer of renowned pizzeria owner
Police are homing in on a suspect in the murder of the co-owner of Brooklyn pizzeria L&B Spumoni Gardens after identifying him in damning video footage recorded near the crime...
Europol warns that the ISIS threat is only going to get worse
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The number of people killed in attacks by extremists throughout Europe soared in 2015 from a year earlier, the European Union police agency reported Wednesday as...
Paul Ryan is doing everything he can to undermine Trump
US House Speaker Paul Ryan offered his strongest support yet for Donald Trump's White House bid on Tuesday at the Republican National Convention, saying the New York businessman whom he...
Genie Bouchard turns on Taylor Swift in bizarre tennis takedown
Tennis star Eugenie Bouchard has scolded Taylor Swift, declaring she supports Kim Kardashian and Kanye West in the public war of words between the celebrities. Speaking after she was knocked...
Saudi Arabia renews fatwa against Pokémon franchise
Catch Squirtle at your own risk — at least in Saudi Arabia. The kingdom renewed its 2001 fatwa against the cute cartoon creatures on Wednesday, saying the viral cellphone game...
Brazilian terror group pledges allegiance to ISIS before Olympics
A group calling itself “The Brazil Caliphate” has pledged allegiance to Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the self-proclaimed leader of the Islamic State, sparking fresh concerns about the nation's ability to safeguard...
Family of toddler killed by gator at Disney won't sue
Loved ones of the little boy killed by an alligator at a Florida resort said Wednesday they won’t file a lawsuit against Disney in connection with the tragedy. Matt Graves,...
Jerusalem mayor blasted for skipping city's gay pride parade
Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat is coming under fire Wednesday after announcing he'll skip the city’s gay pride parade – because it rankles right-wingers and the ultra-Orthodox. "I won't march because...
Feds seek to seize properties linked to Malaysia scandal
The US Department of Justice filed lawsuits on Wednesday seeking to seize dozens of properties tied to Malaysian state fund 1Malaysia Development fund (1MDB), saying that over $3.5 billion was...
NYPD fires cop who killed MIT student in 'drunken' crash
The NYPD has fired the rookie cop charged with killing an MIT student while driving drunk as investigators try to reconstruct the boozy night the officer spent with two colleagues...
Porn star dies after falling from window during drug-fueled party
A porn star who appeared on Great Britain's version of "Jersey Shore" has died after she was allegedly pushed from a first-floor flat at a drug-fueled party. Heartbroken pals of...
Pharma Bro Wu-Tang Clan album fiasco makes it to Off-Broadway
Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli was never this popular in real life. Shkreli, who became one of the most hated men in the US when it was learned he bought pharmaceutical...
Donald Trump Jr. nearly sparked another Speechgate at the RNC
Social media erupted for the second consecutive night of the Republican National Convention with claims that a Trump plagiarized part of their speech. Donald Trump Jr. spoke of the dwindling...
HSBC banker arrested at JFK
FBI agents arrested a 50-year-old HSBC executive at JFK Airport as he was about to board a flight to London — charging him with masterminding a $3.5 billion foreign-currency scam....
The stud sluggers who are just out of Yankees' trade reach
If it gets to the point at which the Yankees believe they are better moving players instead of acquiring them, they will be ready after heavily scouting the minor league...
Twitter bans Breitbart editor after racist abuse of ‘Ghostbusters’ star
Twitter Inc. said Tuesday it had moved to permanently suspend a number of user accounts for abuse and harassment after "Ghostbusters" actor Leslie Jones on Monday drew renewed attention to...
Afghan teen who attacked passengers on German train acted alone
The 17-year-old refugee who went on a hack-and-slash rampage aboard a German train apparently acted alone after becoming radicalized by watching online propaganda, the country’s top security official said Wednesday....
This bag will change the way you travel
Going on vacation has its perks — new sights, flavors and cultures among them — but nothing sucks more than schlepping around lots of luggage every step of the way....
Pokémon Go player shot to death
A teen was gunned down while playing Pokémon Go -- in what could be the first fatality linked to the wildly popular mobile game app. There were conflicting reports Wednesday about...
Johnny Manziel allegedly threw punches at pal's wedding
The NFL flameout was attending a friend's wedding in Hawaii over the weekend.
Sunscreen gets a much-needed high-tech upgrade
There's nothing worse than missing a spot when applying sunscreen. There's a new device being promoted on Kickstarter that will make it much easier to see where you missed, therefore...
Journalist killed in Kiev car bombing
MOSCOW — A prominent journalist was killed in a car bombing in Ukraine's capital, Kiev, on Wednesday, sending shockwaves through the Ukrainian journalist community that was shaped by the gruesome...
American gets life sentence abroad for murdering relatives
BRNO, Czech Republic - A Czech court sentenced U.S. citizen Kevin Dahlgren to life in prison on Wednesday for stabbing to death a family of four of his relatives whom...
If you're obsessing about the 'right' food, you don't really enjoy eating
If I have one regret in my current life, it’s that I have not yet managed to get my hands on the new Burger King Mac n’ Cheetos sticks. I...
Ben Carson tied Hillary Clinton to Lucifer
At least Chris Christie only wanted to throw Hillary Clinton in jail. Ben Carson livened up his usual soft-spoken demeanor Thursday night to speculate about the Democratic candidates' ties to...
Meet the bagel shop owner who had to give up gluten
Danny Gejerman is the Sam Malone of the bakery world. But instead of a bartender who can’t drink beer, like Ted Danson’s character on “Cheers,” Gejerman is a bagel-shop owner...
Larry King really wanted to be a standup comedian
The 2016 News and Documentary Emmy Award nominations are out on Thursday — and it don’t be surprised if Larry King is among the nominees. “Larry King Now” has earned...
Food porn is 500 years old
Stop sneering at those foodies taking Snapchats of their meals: Artists have been painting food porn for the past 500 years. After analyzing 750 European and American art pieces from...
JFK Airport removes 9/11 artifacts from hangar
The largest remaining artifacts from the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks were removed from a hangar at Kennedy Airport on Tuesday as the building is prepared for aviation use again....
Thieves steal $1M in jewels from Jerry Seinfeld's ex-girlfriend
Gruss, who dated Jerry Seinfeld from 1993 to 1997, returned home from vacation on Tuesday and discovered a closet door open and a safe broken into.
Alleged mobsters indicted in $15M marijuana ring
Nearly two dozen defendants - including reputed mobsters - were indicted for their involvement in a $15 million bicoastal marijuana trafficking ring and an online gambling scheme, authorities said. The...
Trump team shifts blame to speechwriters for Melania controversy
There was lots of finger-pointing over Melania Trump’s convention address, as Donald Trump Jr. blamed the writers for including passages that copied a Michelle Obama speech nearly verbatim. “Those people...
Forget Nathan's, this is NYC's best hot dog
The city’s new hot-dog champ is as slender as a supermodel, comfortable in its skin, and dressed up in ways you never dreamed of. Copenhagen, Denmark-based superchef Claus Meyer’s sausages,...
Dad admits to shaking 2-month-old daughter to death in emotional confession
A Brooklyn man on trial for allegedly shaking his baby daughter to death broke down and tearfully admitted to the incident in a videotaped confession, which was revealed for the...
Driver charged in deadly hit-and-run in Queens
A man was arrested Tuesday for a hit-and-run accident that killed a Queens mom. Jairam Budhu, 58, was charged with manslaughter and leaving the scene of an accident in connection...
Eat these fats if you want to live longer
For years consumers have been told to avoid fats at all costs, but that’s not actually the whole story. In fact, a new study done at Harvard revealed that consuming...
Shots narrowly miss cops targeted in Brooklyn drive-by
A man fired a gun from a moving vehicle at two police officers in Brooklyn late Tuesday, law enforcement sources said. The cops were on foot patrol at Flatbush and...
Nationals mega-prospect could be key to Yankees bullpen trade
The Yankees were in attendance Tuesday night in Washington, where Nationals pitching prospect Reynaldo Lopez made his major league debut against the Dodgers. With the Nationals in the market for...
What's Wilmer Flores got to do to get some starts around here?
Despite the fact Wilmer Flores has been among the Mets’ most productive hitters over the last six weeks, a regular spot in the lineup continues to elude his grasp. On...
Chances are you got a call from de Blasio asking for money
Mayor de Blasio set aside a huge part of his schedule in May — 38 hours — to focus on fund-raising pleas to donors as his polls hit rock bottom....
Donald Trump Jr. delivers the speech his dad never could
It’s no secret I’m not a Donald Trump fan. Except it turns out after Tuesday night I am. Only it’s Donald Trump . . . Jr. The nominee’s son delivered the speech...
This developer wants to demolish the Diamond District
The man who launched Billionaire’s Row is about to fundamentally transform the city’s Diamond District. With characteristic wealth and stealth, developer Gary Barnett, a former diamond dealer, has quietly spent...
Noah Syndergaard’s arm isn't dead anymore
CHICAGO — Noah Syndergaard’s arm was just fine Tuesday night, but his usual crispness was missing. Even so, the Mets ace was satisfied with the manner in which he scrapped...
One hitch in the great Yankees fire sale: They keep winning
All right. Here we go. Welcome to the Yankees’ last last chance. OK, maybe their next-to-last last chance. We interrupt your daily trade-deadline updates and musings to bring you a...
Islamic group is trying to relieve RNC 'Islamophobia' with gum
The Council on American Islamic Relations is handing out its own brand of gum, labeled “Islamophobin," at the convention. It comes with a not-so-subtle message offering “multi-symptom relief for chronic...
Congressman can't talk his way into RNC after-party
Members of Congress typically strut through security at the Capitol and some of the most secure buildings in Washington. But Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.) learned the congressional pin on his...
Mets resemble pennant winners when things look their bleakest
CHICAGO — They have learned to believe here, where Waveland meets Clark, where Sheffield meets Addison. After 107 years of mostly waiting for other spikes to drop and for skies...
Trump could try to pass law purging government of Obama appointees
If he wins the presidency, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump would seek to purge the federal government of officials appointed by Democratic President Barack Obama and could ask Congress to...
Daily Blotter
Brooklyn Police are looking to Get Shorty. A 5-foot man tried to rob a Bedford-Stuyvesant bank Monday, cops said. The would-be robber walked into the Chase bank on Fulton Street near...
Pigeons are saving our lives
Saving lives, one flying rat at a time! Researchers at the University of California at Davis are using pigeons from the Big Apple to monitor lead pollution in urban areas....
Yankees can point trade partners to Eovaldi's first five innings
Nathan Eovaldi gave up just two singles through five innings in the Yankees' 7-1 win over the Orioles on Tuesday night in The Bronx. Maybe, if the Yankees were lucky,...
Pet bear plays hide and seek during family camping trip
A Russian family had a roaring good time playing hide and seek with their 300-pound pet in the great outdoors. The real-life teddy bear — who was adopted by the...