August 10, 2016
Jogger’s slay rekindles anguish of eerily similar cold case
A pretty brunette is jogging through a secluded patch of park. Suddenly, she is dragged from the road by a depraved fiend, likely one of the park’s many vagrants. And...
Free-falling Mets fall in 12 innings to lowly Diamondbacks
In a season that started with visions of returning to the World Series, a winning record may be too much to expect from the defending National League champions by week’s...
Gary Sanchez makes his arrival known in eye-opening way
[mlbvideo id="1036778783" width="640" height="370" /] BOSTON — Sure, Starlin Castro’s two-run double might have been more important to the Yankees’ 9-4 comeback win over the Red Sox at Fenway Park...
Construction on One Vanderbilt under way after lawsuit yanked
The $1.13 billion lawsuit that could have blocked the eagerly awaited skyscraper One Vanderbilt has blown away in the Midtown wind — for relative pennies. Developer SL Green said Wednesday...
Syrian refugees are also getting priced out of NYC
The rent’s too damn high in New York City — even for Syrian refugees. The Big Apple may be the nation’s melting pot, but only 11 of the 10,100 Syrians...
St. John's graduate's silver medal puts US fencing on the map
RIO DE JANEIRO — The United States saw a pair of fencers put themselves in position to win unprecedented gold medals at the Rio Games. Neither came through. But simply...
Katie Ledecky dominates in relay to capture third gold
RIO DE JANEIRO — Katie Ledecky was the fastest swimmer in the pool, and she brought her American teammates along for the ride. The 19-year-old turned in another overpowering performance...
It's make-or-break time for Rex Ryan in Buffalo
PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Whether Rex Ryan already is on the firing line after a shaky, underachieving debut season with the Bills is a hot topic in football-crazy Buffalo these days....
Secret Service spoke to Trump about 2nd Amendment remark
The Secret Service has spoken to Donald Trump’s campaign about his controversial “Second Amendment” comments, CNN reported Wednesday. “There has been more than one conversation,” the network quoted one unnamed...
Top 2 US gymnasts set to battle for all-around gold
Simone Biles, already the most decorated gymnast ever, is out to become the most dominant and challenge Nadia Comaneci as the greatest of all time. Aly Raisman is out to...
Were seasonal adjustments applied fairly to July's job report?
The US economy lost 1.03 million jobs in July. That’s a fact. But John, didn’t the Labor Department announce last Friday that July had a gain of 255,000 new jobs?...
Kerri Walsh Jennings has rare scare on the beach
Americans Kerri Walsh Jennings and April Ross have finished the Olympic group stage unbeaten, but not before losing their first set of the Summer Games. The U.S. women beat Switzerland...
Judge tosses Louis Bacon's defamation suit against Peter Nygard
A Manhattan judge on Wednesday tossed hedge fund tycoon Louis Bacon’s defamation lawsuit against fashion mogul Peter Nygard, telling the investor his beef should be litigated in the Bahamas where...
A-Rod gets at-bat in big spot and ...
Apparently Yankees manager Joe Girardi was waiting for a high-pressure spot to put Alex Rodriguez into Wednesday night's game against the rival Red Sox at Fenway Park. A-Rod, whose last...
Ed Sheeran accused of stealing Marvin Gaye's lyrics
A lawsuit claims Ed Sheeran wasn’t thinking when recording mega-hit “Thinking Out Loud” — but stealing. The true inspiration for “Thinking” was Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On,” according to...
NJ Olympic wrestler's early surprise: He's a dad
An Olympic wrestler from New Jersey found out this week he would be getting something a lot more precious than a gold medal — when his wife sent him a...
Tinder is destroying men's self-esteem
When Ben Ellman, 26, moved to NYC in 2015 and fired up his Tinder and OkCupid profiles, he was expecting to meet a bevy of compatible women. Instead, the 5-foot-9...
Shake Shack expansion still a go despite rocky second quarter
Shake Shack got walloped by Wall Street for selling fewer burgers and fries than analysts thought it would, at a time when people fear that a restaurant recession might be...
Google, Facebook see ad revenue surge in second quarter
The country’s largest media companies saw ad revenue in the second quarter grow by 5.3 percent, or a total of $2.5 billion, from the year-ago period, according to a report...
Jets' chaos is finally over: Now it's what QBs can do
After seven months of talk about the 2015 season, contract standoffs, beards, haircuts, franchise tags and draft picks, the Jets will be back on the field Thursday night. The preseason...
How Hal Steinbrenner set Girardi up for this A-Rod fiasco
BOSTON — On Day 2 of the newest Yankees production, “A-Rod: You Have Got to Be Sitting Me,” Joe Girardi finally boiled this whole silly, sloppy affair down to its...
Bernie Sanders’ third home puts a new spin on 'socialism' in America
No, Bernie Sanders is not a sellout — but it is pretty amusing that the nation’s most prominent socialist just bought a third home. There are no grounds for suspicion:...
Never mind Olympic doping: Good guys and gals can finish first
The International Olympic Committee blinked instead of saying “no” to doping — but in Rio, lots of athletes are making their anger plain, and good for them. In the run-up...
Brooklyn has a secret weapon as it eclipses Chicago's population
Brooklyn is set to eclipse Chicago in population by 2020, making it effectively the third-largest city in America — and the NYPD deserves much of the credit. New Census Bureau...
Liberal attacks on Trump are so unhinged, it might get him killed
What are liberals going to say for themselves if Donald Trump gets assassinated? That’s a question worth pondering as a new effort is under way to delegitimize The Donald in...
Enough with those corrupt, taxpayer-paid bribes to Hollywood
My town of Colorado Springs will soon be the base of operations for a new Netflix movie starring aging elitist hippies Robert Redford (estimated net worth: $170 million) and Jane...
The election is a choice between envy -- and economic growth
Donald Trump this week laid out a serious plan to jump-start the nation’s limping economy. Hillary Clinton’s unserious response proves this election is a choice between economic growth and class-warfare...
Faulty hot tub caused deadly 2015 California wildfire: officials
SAN FRANCISCO — California officials say a hot tub's faulty wiring is to blame for one of the state's most destructive wildfires, a blaze that killed four people and destroyed...
Why Odell Beckham's worst moment should make him Giants leader
He makes insane catches, is faster than a speeding bullet, can leap tall buildings at a single bound. And now, Odell Beckham Jr. is emerging as a leader, Eli Manning’s...
Cops nab homeless man who chucked a beer bottle at little boy
Police arrested a homeless man who injured a 3-year-old Brooklyn boy when he threw a beer bottle during a fight with another man that accidentally struck the child, police sources...
Why Ryan Nassib's annual spotlight means more this time
Alan Alda starred in the 1978 film “Same Time Next Year,” and if the Giants were recasting the role, Ryan Nassib could play the lead. Indeed, it is same time,...
Captain America statue dusted with comic book writer's ashes
He became one with a comic book and now he’s one with a statue – literally. Legendary Marvel Comics editor and writer Mark Gruenwald who famously had his ashes mixed...
Elderly woman says she was 'traumatized' by rough cops
An elderly Bedford-Stuyvesant woman with heart problems says she was left “traumatized” after being roughed up by NYPD cops who ransacked her apartment last year without a warrant, according to...
Exploring an A-Rod comeback: Where (and when) it would be
If he wants to keep playing baseball after the Yankees release him Friday night, Alex Rodriguez’s best chance rests not so much on a specific team as on a specific...
5 trends to add cool home design to this hot summer
August is here, and New Yorkers are wilting. If you can’t escape the city, at least make your apartment a refuge from the humidity, odors and political rancor outside. We...
Carmelo rescues Team USA from disaster in vintage show
For two games at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, the tests thrown at Team USA men’s basketball team was as tough as a third-grade arithmetic quiz for Einstein. Then...
Cowabunga! 'TMNT' promoter lists $11.8M Long Island manse
Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo and Raphael, led by mutant ninja rat Splinter, may eat pizza while living in a sewer, but the couple who made them famous has lived fabulously in...
Pop into this late artist's $1.6M Hamptons beach house
This charming farmhouse owned by Clarice Price, the second ex-wife of the late artist and musician Larry Rivers, known as the godfather of pop art, is now on the market...
Bad Company drummer looks to snare Dakota pad
Bad Company’s Simon Kirke would have none-too-shabby neighbors at the legendary Dakota. The English rock band’s drummer just checked out a $1.69 million, one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at the storied apartment...
Snatch up famed burlesque dancer's home for $1.69M
That a Colonial Revival-style home once owned by Gypsy Rose Lee, the famed American burlesque performer and a subject of the iconic American musical, “Gypsy,” is currently on the market...
Sting and Trudie buying and selling big along Central Park
Sting and Trudie Styler are in talks to move on up to a new corner of Central Park — from Robert A.M. Stern-designed 15 Central Park West to Robert A.M....
Mets have 'open mind' on Carlos Gomez, year after trade drama
After nearly reacquiring Carlos Gomez just over a year ago, the Mets may have another opportunity to bring the outfielder back to New York. The two-time All-Star, who had been...
Contractor found guilty in WTC rebuild fraud
A Manhattan federal jury found contractor Larry Davis guilty of defrauding the Port Authority into giving him almost $1 billion to rebuild the area destroyed by the 9/11 terrorist attacks...
Fisherman catches one helluva halibut
PETERSBURG, Alaska — It wasn't a record breaker, but it was still a helluva halibut. Petersburg radio station KFSK reports that fishermen Brian Mattson and Doug Corl hauled in the...
The day in photos: Aug. 10, 2016
A lotus blooms, Vladimir Putin has an awkward moment and more.
Teen accused of beating elderly man for dissing his girlfriend
A teen thug viciously beat a 75-year-old unconscious because he thought the elderly man disrespected his gal pal, authorities said Wednesday in court. Deangelo Coleman and Brianna Crusade, both 19,...
Calling a pantsuit a pantsuit isn't sexist
Is the word “pantsuit” sexist? An article on Quartz asks, “Why is a suit only a ‘pantsuit’ when a woman wears one?,” revealing the surprising scandal behind the sartorial moniker....
Mysterious gunk is growing on the Jefferson Memorial
WASHINGTON — What's darkening the formerly white rotunda of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial? Is it dirt? Is it mold? No, it's biofilm! The National Park Service said in a news...
This girl's hair is so long that she can wear it as a shirt
A teenager who hasn’t cut her hair for five years has locks so long she can now "wear it" instead of clothes. Sara Beygi, 19, who is known as "Madame...
Science proves Clint Eastwood right: this generation really is weaker
Think you’d beat your dad in an arm wrestling competition when he was your age? Bad news: He’d probably kick your ass. Men today are weaker than they were 30...
Yankees demote Luis Severino in curious shake-up
BOSTON — Luis Severino’s return to the rotation — and the Yankees — didn’t last long. The right-hander, who had pitched well out of the bullpen following a stint with...
Remembering 1996 Yankees: the title that seems impossible
Understand who the Braves were halfway through Game 4 of the 1996 World Series. Atlanta was in its fourth Fall Classic in the past six years. The Braves had won...
Extremely rare two-headed baby born in Indonesia
Conjoined twins are already rare, but two heads being born on the same body is one of the most unusual occurrences. An unnamed baby girl in Indonesia was born with...
Giants linebacker's obstacles: 3 years away and a new position
The last time Ishaq Williams played in a real game was the 2013 Pinstripe Bowl, when Notre Dame played Rutgers at Yankee Stadium. That was quite a long time ago,...
Human fly plucked from Trump Tower
A fearless Trump supporter used giant suction cups to climb the side of The Donald’s flagship Midtown high-rise Wednesday — playing cat-and-mouse with NYPD cops as he slowly scaled up...
Be a lottery winner, not a broke loser
The majority of people who win big money in the lottery end up broke, mostly because they don't know how to handle such a large influx of cash. Here's a...
New York's newest millionaires hit the jackpot
These five New Yorkers had a very lucky summer! Two Brooklynites, a Queens woman and a couple from Long Island won a total of $24 million on various lottery games,...
Man killed his friend over beer: prosecutors
WINCHENDON, Mass. — Authorities in Massachusetts say a dispute over a beer led to a fistfight between two friends that ended with one of them dead and the other facing...
Putin's coming August surprise, Hillary's cop problem, and other notable commentary
Foreign desk: Putin’s August Surprise in Ukraine? Noah Rothman at Commentary suggests Vladimir Putin may be preparing something with serious implications for the US presidential election: “a provocation requiring broader...
Pharma bro Martin Shkreli thinks Hillary Clinton has Parkinson's
Leave it to "the Most Hated Man in America" to inject himself into the political race. Ex-Turing CEO Martin Shkreli took to Periscope to share his thoughts on Democratic presidential...
'Pimp' ex-cop busted again on prostitution charges
A “big pimpin’” ex-NYPD cop was thrown in jail Wednesday on accusations he’s still hustling hookers — and bragging about it on Instagram — while out on $200,000 bail for...
J.R. Smith celebrates marriage with bizarre victory lap
https://www.instagram.com/p/BI6Gn-FggYX/ J.R. Smith won the NBA championship with the Cavaliers in June, and his ensuing celebration became a study in how to eat up every precious moment atop the world:...
Angela Merkel's party supports burqa ban proposal
Conservative party leaders in Germany are proposing a ban on burqas and other restrictions on Muslims living in their country, in a bid they say will increase safety. The proposal,...
Meet Michael Phelps' fiancée, who gave swimmer another chance
Phelps and fiancée Nicole Johnson got engaged in February 2015.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange says DNC staffer's death was a murder
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is feeding conspiracy theorists' interest in the recent murder of DNC staffer Seth Rich, who was shot dead, reportedly as the result of a robbery. WikiLeaks is offering...
'Grim Sleeper' serial killer sentenced to death
LOS ANGELES — A serial killer known as the "Grim Sleeper" was sentenced to death Wednesday for the murders of nine women and a teenage girl that went unsolved for...
Superfan brings hideous 'Star Wars' monster to life
Cosplay has seemingly taken the world by storm, but it's usually either just some out-of-shape guy wearing a skin-tight superhero costume, or a hot girl wearing a skimpy outfit. This...
NYPD fires 'stomp' cop
An NYPD cop who stomped on the head of a handcuffed suspect has been fired, police officials announced Wednesday. Police officer Joel Edouard was terminated from the department after being...
Victor Cruz says little, plays less after injury scare
Victor Cruz did not update his health status on Wednesday after he was forced out of Tuesday’s training camp practice with tightness in his groin, other than to say, “Doing...
Bus backs into 'no parking' sign, hits woman
A woman was injured when a school bus trying to park in front of a Lower Manhattan school rammed into a street sign Monday morning, causing it to fall and...
Pregnant woman brutally mugged outside subway station
A pregnant woman was brutally attacked and robbed outside the Roosevelt Avenue 7 train in Queens on Monday evening by her boyfriend’s friend, police said. The 26-year-old victim was exiting...
Bros exploring a cave discover lost little girl hiding in the darkness
A group of friends were exploring some caves in Oregon when they came across a scared young child all by herself. She had become separated from her parents, but luckily...
Plane lands safely at Brussels airport after bomb threats
Bomb threats were reported on two airplanes landing at Brussels airport in Zaventem, but one plane landed safely, Belgian state broadcaster VRT reported on Wednesday evening. However, an airport police...
Woman sexually assaulted after missing her train
A woman was sexually assaulted by a man who forced himself on her after she missed the train at a Manhattan subway station over the weekend, authorities said. The 32-year-old...
Unrealistic singles don’t want to date anybody with student debt
Many millennials who are looking for love say student debt is a deal breaker. A new survey by IonTuition.com found that 75 percent of recent college grads consider student-loan debt...
The moment scout knew Tim Tebow could play baseball
Maybe Tim Tebow’s attempt at playing professional baseball isn’t a Hail Mary after all. While Tebow hasn’t played competitive baseball since high school, current Gulf Coast League Red Sox manager...
'Bachelor in Paradise' has become Dating for Dummies
Desperation knows no bounds on the new season of “Bachelor in Paradise.” Two weeks into the cheese-tastic “Bachelor” spinoff, it’s apparent that the cast of (mostly) gorgeous 20- and 30-somethings...
The world's most eligible bachelor is 25, a billionaire, and a duke
Party-loving aristocrat and royal pal Hugh Grosvenor has just become the world’s most eligible bachelor — after inheriting his father the Duke of Westminster’s $11.7 billion fortune at the age...
Everything's going wrong for Rex Ryan
It is Aug. 10, and the first preseason game hasn't been played. But the early signs coming out of Bills camp paint a gloomy picture for Rex Ryan. The former...
Cops won't rule out link between jogger murders
Officials in New York and Massachusetts are not ruling out a connection between the gut-wrenching, unsolved murders of a Queens jogger and a Google employee who was found naked and...
Who's the best fantasy football tight end in last rounds?
At some point late in your fantasy football draft, you might have trouble deciding which backup tight end to select (assuming you want a backup TE on your roster). Post...
NRA ad campaign: Hillary Clinton wants to leave you 'defenseless'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wxqx5CjfrgE The big guns are coming out against Hillary Clinton. The National Rifle Assocation is launching a $3.5 million anti-Clinton ad campaign accusing the Democratic candidate of wanting to leave...
TV anchor loses his mind over NBC's Olympics stranglehold
https://youtu.be/6j7uesqPmQ8 NBC, the network that paid $1.2 billion to broadcast the Olympics, is holding on to every last dollar of that investment for dear life — and one anchor is not...
Selling sex has never been so lucrative
There was a time when every romance novel was referred to as a “Harlequin,” and the field was reserved for megastars like Nora Roberts and Danielle Steele, churning out endless...
Father of slain jogger asks for $100K bounty on killer's head
The reward for information about the rape and murder of Queens jogger Karina Vetrano soared past $145,000 following a Wednesday appeal by her grieving dad to increase the bounty on...
Baltimore cops fired as DOJ report finds excessive force
BALTIMORE — The Justice Department and Baltimore police agreed to negotiate reforms that can be enforced by the courts after a scathing federal report released Wednesday criticized officers for using...
Facebook messages added to Obama's daily reading material
EDGARTOWN, Mass. — People hoping to send a note to President Barack Obama can now contact the White House using Facebook Messenger, just as they would communicate with their friends....
The world's longest aircraft looks like a big ol' butt
The Airlander 10 is a modern marvel, and seeing it in motion is a truly magnificent sight. Unless it's seen from behind, because the back of the plane is shaped...
Rickie Fowler loving the Olympics — and is letting the dropouts hear it
RIO DE JANEIRO — Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler planned to be roommates in Rio for the Olympics, right up until the final day to commit and Spieth decided to...
These stunning model triplets truly live identical lives
These Irish stunners are model triplets in every way! Laura, Nicola and Alison Crimmins, 29, do everything together, including working out, getting their long blond hair cut at the same...
ESPN stalwart John Saunders dead at 61
John Saunders, one of ESPN’s most prominent on-air broadcasters for the past nearly 30 years, has died at age 61, the network announced. No cause of death was given. Saunders...
Hedge funds double down on bets against oil
Oil bears are betting the recent rally is over. Hedge funds nearly doubled their bets against West Texas Intermediate crude oil over the last month as prices pulled back from...
Bikini-clad surfer finds herself inches from boiling-hot lava
Alison Teal has been traveling the world and performing the craziest life-threatening stunts she can find. Recently, she was filmed surfing around an actively erupting volcano, which was spewing hot...
Two Russians killed in 'foiled terrorist attacks' in Crimea
MOSCOW — The Russian intelligence agency FSB said on Wednesday that one of its employees and a soldier were killed in separate incidents in Crimea described as foiled terrorist attacks....
Malia Obama appears to be smoking pot at Lollapalooza
Malia Obama won’t be able to roll her way out of this one. The 18-year-old first kid was caught smoking what looks like a joint at a concert in a...
Apollo's strange 'self-dealing' in Caesars bankruptcy battle
The reorganization of Caesars casino has taken an odd turn as owner Apollo Global Management on Tuesday essentially sued itself for “self-dealing.” The strange legal maneuver occurred when the bankrupt...
Humpback whales are saving the ocean from killer whale attacks
They're the biggest heroes of the ocean. Humpback whales have protected other species from killer whales, or orcas, for decades — and a new study suggests it's simply because of their...
Arkansas police officer fatally shot, suspect in custody
HACKETT, Ark. -- An Arkansas deputy died Wednesday after being shot while responding to a call at a house, the sheriff said. Sebastian County Deputy Bill Cooper was pronounced dead...
Yasiel Puig has the Dodgers' attention — in the worst way
Yasiel Puig was sent to Oklahoma City obscurity and found a way to burst onto the Dodgers' radar -- but not the way they wanted. A day after the unpredictable...
From Mets to Browns boss: How trailblazer brings 'Moneyball' to NFL
BEREA, Ohio — Part of Paul DePodesta still feels like he should be back at Citi Field these days instead of here conducting one of the most unusual experiments in...
Westfield sets official open time for WTC shopping center
After more than a decade in the making, the massive shopping center in the new World Trade Center complex will finally open to the public starting at noon on Tuesday....
Delta still can't get their system together 3 days later
NEW YORK — Delta fliers faced delays, cancellations and more headaches Wednesday as the Atlanta-based airline struggled with its computer systems for a third straight day. More than 150 flights...
Rams cut receiver for bringing woman to training camp dorm
HBO's "Hard Knocks" painted a much clearer picture of why the Rams cut wide receiver Deon Long in late July. As shown on Tuesday's season premiere, after violating head coach...
Chris Christie 'flat out lied' about Bridgegate: aide
Embattled New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie “flat out lied” when he publicly denied that his top aides were involved in the Bridgegate scandal, a blockbuster court filing revealed Wednesday. The...
Katie Ledecky chased Olympic greats — as a 3-year-old
On Tuesday night Katie Ledecky won her second gold medal at this year's Olympics and a short time later Michael Phelps picked up two golds of his own. It was...
Jeff Hornacek's daughter scores broadcasting gig
Jeff Hornacek isn't the only member of his family who nabbed a hot new job this year. Digital-first sports platform 120 Sports announced Wednesday Abby Hornacek, Jeff's daughter, would be joining...
Cubs in strange staredown: Demoted hitter threatens retirement
CHICAGO — Cubs infielder Tommy La Stella has refused to report to Triple-A Iowa after being optioned to the minors nearly two weeks ago, and Chicago placed him on the...
Man survives plane crash, hits lotto six days later
This guy's lucky streak is just "plane" nuts! An Indian man hit a lottery jackpot of $1 million – just six days after surviving an airplane crash at Dubai’s main...
It's going to be a while before all of Clinton's emails are released
It is unknown when the State Department might release the “several thousand” Hillary Clinton work-related emails it received from the FBI — raising the specter they may be held until...
Michael Kors offers more evidence that malls are over
Michael Kors Holdings reported a bigger-than-expected drop in quarterly comparable store sales as fewer shoppers visit malls and a strong dollar discourages tourists from spending on its handbags and accessories....
The five teams best equipped to win the Premier League title
Here are the teams that have a legitimate shot at Premier League glory.
Big Valeant investors dished out advice over dinner with Ackman
Six weeks before Valeant Pharmaceuticals revealed plans to reorganize and pay down debt, similar ideas to improve the drugmaker’s fortunes were discussed at a private shareholder dinner attended by top...
Judge caught with $150K bribe in money jar
https://twitter.com/Rus_Eng_News/status/763290449650061312 Don't forget to tip your judge. A Ukrainian lawmaker is accused of blatantly palming a $150,000 bribe and stashing it in a glass jar -- a picture of which...
They're with her, now: More Republicans endorse Clinton
Hillary Clinton's campaign rolled out a slew of endorsements from Republicans on Wednesday — another blow to Donald Trump’s efforts to unify the GOP around his presidential campaign. The new...
Young homeless man found dead in Central Park
A homeless man was found dead inside Central Park Tuesday night, authorities said. The corpse was found lying behind a wall near Central Park South and Seventh Avenue around 11...
Former NBA announcer busted for taking 'inappropriate' photos in church
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The man who was the Memphis Grizzlies' public address announcer for about the past decade was arrested Tuesday on charges of taking "inappropriate" photos of people at...
Your avocado obsession is Mexico's deforestation problem
MEXICO CITY — Americans' love for avocados and rising prices for the highly exportable fruit are fueling the deforestation of central Mexico's pine forests as farmers rapidly expand their orchards...
Baltimore cops routinely target blacks: DOJ report
BALTIMORE — Baltimore police officers routinely discriminate against blacks, repeatedly use excessive force and are not adequately held accountable for misconduct, according to a harshly critical Justice Department report being...
Rio authorities step up security after bus comes under 'gunfire'
RIO DE JANEIRO — Military police in Rio de Janeiro are stepping up security after projectiles struck a bus carrying journalists to the main Olympic Park, the organizing committee for...
Julian Assange suggests DNC staffer was shot dead for being a 'source'
WikiLeaks editor Julian Assange suggested that the Democratic National Committee staffer shot dead last month in Washington, DC, was killed because he was a "source." “Whistleblowers go to significant efforts...
Poll shows Trump gaining on Clinton
Hillary Clinton’s lead over Donald Trump is shrinking, with a new poll released Wednesday showing her margin down to 4 points. Clinton notched 44 percent to Trump's 40 percent in...
Girl left brain-damaged after falling from Ferris wheel
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Investigators have not yet determined how a Ferris wheel seat flipped over at a Tennessee county fair, sending three children plummeting 30 to 45 feet to the...
This guy lost 25 pounds playing Pokémon Go
Roberto Vazquez, a photographer from Toronto, Canada, not only caught all 142 Pokémon available in North America, he lost 25 pounds while doing it. The Pokémon Master talks about his...
Dutch gymnast sent home for boozing after prelims
And the gold medal for partying goes to...the Netherlands! One of the country's Olympic gymnasts was sent home from Rio on Monday after he admitted to getting wasted. Yuri van...
Fire at Baghdad hospital kills 12 newborn babies
BAGHDAD — A fire ripped through a maternity ward at a Baghdad hospital overnight, killing 12 newborn babies, government officials said Wednesday, a deadly blaze that was likely caused by...
'Hollywood Medium' says his abilities give him a dating advantage
Clairvoyant abilities have a way of thinning the herd when it comes to dating. Just ask 20-year-old “Hollywood Medium” star Tyler Henry, whose E! reality show — which kicks off...
The unlikely new power lunch spot catering to NYC's A-list
When Condé Nast moved its headquarters from Times Square to One World Trade Center in November 2014, employees whined about the dearth of suitable lunch options. But editors, creative types...
Judge in Gawker case: 'Must be true if it’s on Page Six'
“Must be true if it’s on Page Six” — and that’s straight out of the mouth of a Manhattan judge! Bankruptcy Judge Stuart Bernstein gave the ringing endorsement of The...
Steven Matz throws career-high in pitches and still can't win
Terry Collins let Steven Matz hang around too long and still ended up not having the southpaw long enough. Brought back for the sixth inning after throwing 97 pitches, Matz...
Michael Phelps' 21 gold medals: A race-by-race breakdown
Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, won his 20th and 21st gold medals Tuesday night. Here’s a look at his march to history: Olympics: Athens, 2004 1...
The surprising way restaurants discriminate against old people
You're hungry. Who ya gonna call? Not a restaurant. These days, some don’t even have a phone, let alone a human being to field reservations. At trendy Bergen Hill in...
How the Yankees' youth movement is coming together
BOSTON — Gary Sanchez was behind the plate again Tuesday night and Aaron Judge and Tyler Austin don’t figure to be far behind at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. As owner Hal Steinbrenner...
Eddy Curry leads ex-Knicks in chance at hoops redemption
Eddy Curry is coming back to New York! Behind a star-studded front office, including president and Knicks legend Walt “Clyde” Frazier and general manager and NBA Hall of Famer Earl...
80-year-old woman accused of drugging, robbing suitors during 'romantic' meals
Seeking wealthy man who enjoys having fun, must love getting robbed. An 80-year-old woman in Poland drugged and stole from a string of suitors she met through dating ads in...
Why Damon Harrison won't make Giants-Jets comparisons
Damon “Snacks” Harrison wasn’t surprised when he learned former teammates Darrelle Revis and Brandon Marshall got into a heated argument at Jets training camp last week. Harrison knows both players...
How to eat at work and not get fat
With busy schedules, tempting fast-food choices and way too many e-mails to sort through, we often fall prey to quick, convenient non-nutritious lunches that do little for one’s mood, energy...
Six untold A-Rod tales from reporters who covered him best
Post writers who have covered Alex Rodriguez share their personal stories: A home run few saw By Brian Costello When covering Alex Rodriguez, it was easy to forget how immensely...
This Olympic marathoner refuses to count calories
Marathon runner Shalane Flanagan competes in a sport that’s all about numbers: the amount of miles logged each day and week, splits along the marathon course, world records and personal...
Mets send down Brandon Nimmo, call up a third baseman
Brandon Nimmo was optioned back to Triple-A Las Vegas after the Mets' 5-3 loss to the Diamonbacks on Tuesday night at Citi Field. The Mets did not announce a corresponding...
Buddy Fletcher lawyer walks after non-payment
Disgraced hedge fund investor Alphonse “Buddy” Fletcher has another court date Wednesday against the famed Dakota co-op — but it’s not clear who’ll represent him. His lawyer dropped Fletcher after...
Cop accidentally shoots, kills woman during training exercise
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — A woman was fatally shot by an officer while participating in a "shoot-don't shoot" exercise during a two-hour citizens academy hosted by the Punta Gorda Police...
Trump supporter flaunts even bigger sign after original was torched
A Donald Trump fan on Staten Island rebuilt a “yuge” sign on his lawn that pays homage to the billionaire mogul Tuesday afternoon — just days after vandals burned his...
Gunfire breaks out after car hits protester at Michael Brown event
FERGUSON, Mo. — Gunfire broke out during a demonstration in Ferguson, Missouri, on the second anniversary of Michael Brown's death, disrupting what had been a peaceful gathering Tuesday night but...
How Brazil men's soccer woes mirror the country's struggles
“I love my country, but right now nothing works.’’ — Brazilian-born Red Bulls midfielder Felipe on the 2016 Rio Olympics Brazil is a hot mess right now, from economics to...
Cuomo blames state legislature for chasing businesses out of NY
ALBANY – Gov. Andrew Cuomo blamed the state legislature for chasing businesses out of New York and giving the state a bad reputation for business — after pointing out that...
Welcome to the club: A-Rod's harsh reality check
BOSTON — News flash: You are not going to feel sorry for Alex Rodriguez. Even if you like him, pity is probably not something you feel for him, have ever...
Man accused of making bomb threat to stop girlfriend from seeing ex
A Queens man was willing to do anything for love — including even calling in a bomb threat to JFK Airport to thwart his girlfriend from seeing her ex-hubby, authorities...
Convicted killer nabbed $1.2M from woman's life savings: feds
A convicted Long Island killer swiped $1.2 million from the estate of an elderly woman after his release from prison, a federal indictment charges. John Derounian, 51, started ripping off...
Coach doesn't want department stores cheapening its image
It’s going to get harder to find Coach bags at department stores — and the luxury-goods maker thinks that’s a real plus. The New York company said Tuesday it is...
Subway staffer accused of spiking cop's drink with meth, THC
SALT LAKE CITY – A Utah sandwich shop employee has been arrested on accusations he put methamphetamine and THC into the drink of a uniformed police officer. Authorities said Tuesday...
Why these US gymnastics girls are the best ever
Shannon Miller, a seven-time Olympic medalist in gymnastics and member of the gold medal-winning “Magnificent Seven” team at the 1996 Atlanta games, has filed this look at the performance of...
Hondo on the O-ffensive
Hondo, whose winning streak was snapped at eight Monday night, bounced back Tuesday night when the D’backs slithered to victory in the big Citi to expand the wad to 3,636...
Daily Blotter
Manhattan Two thugs robbed a man near Central Park Tuesday, authorities said.The 32-year-old victim was lying on a bench at East 89th Street and Fifth Avenue near the Guggenheim Museum...