May 3, 2017
Houdini's old haunt is going up for auction
Harry Houdini used to chill at this fabulous Georgian estate in Ridgefield, Conn., nearly 100 years ago, when it was owned by his brother, Dr. Leopold Weiss. (Houdini’s real name...
Diane Kruger sells East Village apartment for over $1M
Actress/model Diane Kruger, who nailed it in a simple, classic white Prada gown at this week’s Met Gala, just sold her East Village apartment for $1.11 million. That’s well over...
Teen attempting suicide on Facebook Live saved by cops
A Georgia teen who attempted to take her own life on Facebook Live was saved by quick-thinking officers. Facebook and horrified viewers alerted the Bibb County Sheriff's Office around 7:30...
Uh-oh: LeBron James starting to make it look easy again
CLEVELAND — Unstoppable. Untouchable. Undefeated. Back on the playoff stage, where he's starred so many times before, LeBron James is making things look easy. James scored 39 points, hopped Kareem...
Brooklyn Flea is looking for a new home
The Brooklyn Flea is leaving East River State Park in Williamsburg and looking for a new home. The popular flea market is using too much space, along with pop-up food...
Who needs pitching? Mets pick up deGrom and hammer Braves
ATLANTA — Welcome to bizarro world for the Mets. Now it’s the suddenly productive lineup bailing out a slumping starting rotation. You know, the same lineup that couldn’t score runs...
April jobs report will test Yellen's rate plans
A little "Twilight Zone" music, please. Friday’s April jobs report could make Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen’s job extremely difficult — no matter what the number is. The Labor Department...
Lawmakers debate if schools should give grades to cafeterias
The state senator who promised legislation that would force city schools to post letter grades for cafeteria cleanliness backed off the plan following talks the Blasio administration, The Post has...
Apple launching $1B fund to boost to US jobs market
Apple CEO Tim Cook is taking a page out of President Trump's playbook — announcing Wednesday that the company would be launching a $1 billion fund to boost manufacturing jobs...
Facebook stocks fall despite profitable first quarter
Mark Zuckerberg’s Facebook soared past expectations for profit and revenue in the first quarter — but investors apparently wanted more. Shares of the social network fell as much as 2.4...
This 'lucky' hat may have saved the Rangers' season
Now this is a hat trick! The Rangers, who rallied from a cold March into the NHL’s elite eight, might owe some of their recent good fortune to team owner...
Unstoppable Aaron Judge propels Yankees to another win
Aaron Judge hit another home run, the Yankees offense erupted and they overcame another deficit. Just another night in The Bronx in 2017. This one ended with an 8-6 victory...
Elon Musk wants to 'anti-sell' the new Tesla model
Tesla is on track to start production on its new Model 3 car this July — but don’t expect a hard sell from Chief Executive Elon Musk. “We anti-sell the...
Weight Watchers' stock gets fatter thanks to Oprah
Weight Watchers’ stock continues to get fat — thanks to Oprah Winfrey. In each quarter since the media mogul bought a stake of the weight loss company in October 2015...
Toddler locks himself in car, thinks being rescued is hilarious
In what could have been no laughing matter, this baby couldn’t stop giggling. Kirsty Green was grocery shopping with her 14-month-old son, Brandon Emery, in Bude, England, last weekend. While...
My ex took my life savings while I recovered from surgery: suit
A failed actress exited stage left with her lover’s life savings while he recovered from knee surgery, a new lawsuit charges. Eugene Boshes is now suing his ex, Rebecca Barker,...
Pigeon eggs laid in woman's colander have hatched
https://www.instagram.com/p/BTQ3740j7Fy/?taken-by=adelaide_the_pigeon That’s using your noodle maker. The eggs laid by a pigeon in a kitchen colander, after Williamsburg resident Genevieve Roman left for a two-month vacation, have hatched. “Pleased to...
FBI translator who married ISIS terrorist refuses to talk about tryst
The rogue FBI translator who fell in love and married a bloodthirsty ISIS terrorist hid her face in shame and refused to discuss her treasonous affair as she scurried from...
7 bounty hunters charged with murder for shooting at wrong car
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Seven bounty hunters who descended on the wrong car outside a Wal-Mart have been indicted on first-degree murder charges in the killing of an unarmed man and...
NBA players boss rips Phil again: He tried to shame 'Melo out of the city'
Michele Roberts isn't done with her verbal assault against Knicks team president Phil Jackson. After chastising him for inappropriate comments surrounding Carmelo Anthony at the end of the season —...
Judge rejects principal's request to halt communism probe
A Manhattan federal judge late Wednesday rejected Park Slope Collegiate HS Principal Jill Bloomberg’s request to halt a probe into her political activities, saying she has no evidence it was...
Caffeinated bagels are here to rock your mornings
For sleep-deprived humans, drinking coffee has long been the preferred morning perk up method but now there’s an onslaught of caffeinated items promising to add more pep to your step....
Disney World bans medical marijuana from Orlando parks
The “Happiest Place on Earth” just got stricter. Disney World in central Florida has long banned items such as weapons, skateboards, drones and alcoholic beverages. With the legalization of medical...
Two detained after couple found strangled in Belize
Authorities in Belize have taken two people into custody in connection to the mysterious murder of a former Marine and his Canadian girlfriend, a report says. Drew DeVoursney's mother told...
A fried chicken taco shell is boosting Taco Bell's growth
Weird food is becoming a thing at fast-food restaurants. Taco Bell just sold 25 million Naked Chicken Chalupas — a taco that features a shell that is made entirely of...
MLB reviews security at all parks after Fenway racial slurs
BOSTON — Major League Baseball is reviewing its security protocols in all 30 stadiums after Orioles outfielder Adam Jones complained of fans shouting racial slurs in Boston this week and...
Lawyers for quadruple murder suspect blame low sodium levels
The lawyers for a Texas man on trial for a quadruple murder argued Tuesday that the deadly rampage was caused by his low sodium intake. Erbie Bowser, 48, is on...
Colbert stands his ground over Trump bashing
Stephen Colbert did not back down Wednesday night amid fierce backlash that was unleashed against the late-night comic after he went on a lengthy tirade against President Trump. "I had...
How the Red Sox found and banned their 'first' racist fan
BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox on Wednesday permanently banned a man from Fenway Park who they said used a racial slur, a separate confrontation from the insults directed at...
Woman caught on video faking workers' comp injury: cops
If you’re one of those “I hate my job” people, I can definitely sympathize. Having once worked for nearly a decade at a cable company, both on the phones with...
High school students fight to display pro-choice sign
CARMEL, Ind. — Students at a suburban Indiana high school who were told they couldn't hang a pro-abortion rights sign in the cafeteria are turning to the courts, arguing that...
Colbert reuniting with 'Daily Show' pals amid war with Trump
Prepare yourself, President Trump: Stephen Colbert is bringing out the big guns. The "Late Show" host will have a "Daily Show" reunion next week — with guest appearances by Jon...
Is this the strange final blow in latest Red Sox-Orioles war?
The potential last straw in the Rex Sox-Orioles revenge game might have been an accident, just like the way it started. Orioles starter Kevin Gausman was ejected immediately after hitting...
Bridezilla boots all kids from her wedding for ridiculous reason
A wedding can be a stressful time, with all the organizing, arranging and budgeting, but for some brides the quest for perfection can push them over the edge. Bride-to-be Clarissa,...
Woman who left husband to rot can return to apartment: judge
The Upper East Side real estate agent charged with leaving her longtime companion helplessly lying in his own filth with festering sores for more than a week will be permitted...
Girl who suffered from anorexia leaves devastating suicide notes
A teenage girl who suffered from anorexia killed herself just days after being released from a psychiatric hospital — but her family wasn’t warned she was a suicide risk. The...
Judge blasts USF coach Charlie Strong for behavior of players
TAMPA, Fla. — A judge presiding over the first appearance of a South Florida football player charged with sexual battery not only had harsh words for the athlete in court,...
De Blasio checks the bathroom box
Mayor de Blasio is creating a new “safe space” for city students — by installing single-stall bathrooms in every public school. Still missing is any real word on how much...
Why New York kids will soon look a lot smarter
Congratulations, parents of New York: Your kids will soon get a lot smarter — at least, that’s what you’ll be told. The State Education Department is watering down its K-12...
Jimmy Kimmel's obscene lies about kids and medical care
I feel your pain. But please use your brain. On Monday, late-night TV comedian Jimmy Kimmel delivered an emotional monologue about his newborn son. His baby was born with a...
Jim Comey calls out his pro-Hillary critics
There was a particularly significant moment Wednesday as FBI Director James Comey forcefully defended his decision to disclose, just days before the election, that he’d reopened the investigation of Hillary...
Man shoots himself as cops close in on him for prior shooting
A gunman shot and wounded another man during a dispute inside a Brooklyn building and then fatally shot himself in the head as cops tried to talk to him Wednesday...
Blue Jays' trash may lead to Yankees' playoff treasure
The Yankees didn’t win a baseball game Wednesday night as much as they survived a mud-wrestling match in The Bronx. Yet the takeaway proved obvious: The deeper the Blue Jays’...
Can owning pets make you more attractive?
Do you ever feel like Cupid has put you in the doghouse when it comes to finding love? Well, adopting a furry companion may help improve your fate. But not...
Nate Diaz rips Conor McGregor and Tony Ferguson in expletive-filled rant
It doesn’t appear Nate Diaz is any closer to booking his next fight in the UFC, but he still had plenty to say about both Conor McGregor and Tony Ferguson....
De Blasio may be the first mayor to defend public corruption
No recent New York City mayor has gotten through his years in office without a corruption scandal, and Mayor de Blasio is no exception. One critical difference, however: De Blasio...
The Senate filibuster may trigger a constitutional crisis
Since our founding we’ve had two constitutional crises, where constitutional fetters blocked necessary legislative changes. The first was the breakdown of government by the states under the Articles of Confederation,...
No, Hillary -- the main reason you lost is ... you
Denial is more than a river in Egypt: It’s Hillary Clinton’s take on why she lost the presidency. But the data are clear: She didn’t lose because of Russian interference,...
Two vital ways the captain has steadied the Rangers' ship
There is the leadership group of the Rangers that you so often hear referenced by the players. But there also is the team leader, and his name is Ryan McDonagh...
Mets' solution is to wait — as their golden ticket implodes
ATLANTA — For a team so associated with dominant starting pitching, the Mets haven’t received much of it. Injuries to Noah Syndergaard, Steven Matz and Seth Lugo that have swelled...
Woman at MLB game calmly notices she's been hit by bullet
ST. LOUIS -- Police said Wednesday they were investigating after a woman attending a St. Louis Cardinals baseball game was grazed in the arm by a stray bullet that apparently...
Fight breaks out over wrong idea about man's 'sausage': cops
A Florida woman's boyfriend landed in jail after he got jealous of another man's sausage. Eddie Maldonado, 28, works with his girlfriend Nancy Miranda at Carrabba's Italian Grill in St. Augustine,...
Wilmer Flores thought it was a mosquito bite — then it got scary
ATLANTA – Wilmer Flores probably originally thought it was one heckuva big mosquito. But what Flores perceived to be a bug bite was actually a staph infection that caused swelling...
House to vote Thursday on health care bill: GOP leader
House Republicans will vote on a bill to repeal major portions of Democratic President Barack Obama's health care law. That's the word Wednesday night from Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, who...
Woman details eerie moment she found her 'lifeless' dog
The ex-fiance of a corporate lawyer on trial for beating his girlfriend’s dog Snoopy to death told jurors that three years ago her dog, Molly, died in eerily similar circumstances...
Buddy Fletcher on hook for $3M over failed discrimination suit
Struggling hedge fund manager Alphonse “Buddy” Fletcher’s failed race discrimination lawsuit against his former co-op, the famed Dakota on Central Park West, could cost him over $3 million. That’s the...
Searching for anyone who can explain Aaron Judge's crazy start
Aaron Judge couldn’t have scripted a better start to his first full season in the major leagues. The rookie outfielder didn’t consider such a beginning a possibility in spring training....
Man who slashed tourist with machete gets 12 years
The madman who used a giant machete to randomly slash a tourist in Bryant Park was sentenced Wednesday to 12 years in prison. Frederick Young, 45, previously copped to first-degree...
How Senators lineup will change after Rangers breakthrough
Changes are coming to the Senators’ lineup, after being thoroughly dominated by the Rangers in Game 3 of their second-round playoff series. Ottawa Coach Guy Boucher said he plans to...
Man may have prowled comic cons to lure teens into sex: cops
LEESBURG, Va. — Police say a 35-year-old man may have roamed comic book conventions around the country to lure teenage girls into sex. The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday...
Playboy model slammed for nude photo on 'sacred' mountain
A Playboy model has upset locals after she posed naked on a sacred Maori mountain in New Zealand. Jaylene Cook, 25, decided to strip for a photo to feel “freedom...
Giants new TE is competitive freak — who will need to be
It is not going to be easy for Evan Engram, as his college experience playing for the Rebels and Ole Miss in many ways does not translate to what he...
Billionaire's interest in Marlins 'bad news' for Jeter and Jeb
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Derek Jeter could soon face a deep-pocketed roadblock in his bid to buy the Miami Marlins, The Post has learned. Billionaire Charles Dean Metropoulos, whose buyout...
Venezuela's coming Soviet-style collapse and other notable comments
Foreign desk: Venezuela’s Coming Soviet-Style Collapse Anders Aslund at Foreign Policy notes that Venezuela “is not the first developed country to put itself on track to fall into a catastrophic...
NYPD closes investigation on judge who washed up along Hudson River
The NYPD has concluded its investigation into the death of an appeals court judge who washed up along the Hudson River — though the case is not closed yet, officials...
'That ain't our mama': Grieving family finds stranger in casket
This funeral home made a grave mistake. A Michigan woman's family gathered at Swanson Funeral Home last week to say their goodbyes, but found a stranger in her casket. “I...
Is this the most chill music festival ever?
Songs that drone on and on aren’t always a bad thing. Music lovers are increasingly gravitating toward ambient music — the atmospheric and often repetitive niche genre favored by audio...
Baby born with two heads expected to survive
A baby born with two heads is expected to survive after doctors removed the parasitic twin that was “feeding off” her blood supply. The baby girl, who is yet to...
Accused bank robber has side-gig as sexy Instagram model
https://www.instagram.com/p/8Y-pSnOa2J/?taken-by=stokes_photo Modeling with crotch rockets must not pay much these days. A tatted-up hunk from California was arrested Wednesday for a string of robberies in Greenwich — including holding up...
Lazy millennials are now attending funerals online
Can’t make it to Grandma’s funeral? You can watch it from your laptop. More and more funeral homes are livestreaming their last rites, and while many adults find the prospect...
Meth-cooking science teacher is 'Breaking Bad' in real life
A former science teacher has pleaded guilty to manufacturing methamphetamine in New Mexico, the Doña Ana County District Attorney's Office said Tuesday. John Gose, 56, pleaded guilty Monday to four...
Your guide to NYC's biggest art week
Frieze New York May 5-7, Randall’s Island See it: Expect this blockbuster British import to court headlines when it returns to New York for its sixth year, thanks to boundary-pushing...
The Rangers know if they look ahead, they're done
The Rangers understand the context of the situation, but they’re trying to block all of that context out. Because the minute they take their focus off the immediate task at...
Gabourey Sidibe was fat-shamed by Vogue
When Gabourey Sidibe writes a memoir, she does not mess around. In “This Is Just My Face (Try Not To Stare)” (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, out now), the 33-year-old actress sounds...
Penn Station's newest feature is this gross waterfall
As if Penn Station wasn't bad enough. Smelly water has been raining onto the Long Island Rail Road concourse at Penn Station on Wednesday, disgusting riders as they wait...
Texas politicians fanboy over Tony Romo in odd ceremony
It was only a matter of time before Texas lawmakers invited Tony Romo for a photo op and some palm-pressing with the popular former Dallas Cowboys quarterback. Romo was honored...
Nanny to the super-rich tells all
What does it take to raise happy children? Not money, insists Chicago nanny Elena Mincheva. The 35-year-old native of Russia, who is married and hopes to soon have children of...
There are very good reasons for all the seemingly pointless flying rules
Flight attendants have a hard job – on top of the difficulty of looking after 200-plus people in a tiny little cabin, they also have to smile as grumpy passengers...
Don't fall for this 'Google Docs' scam
A dangerous email phishing scam is making the rounds today. Employees at multiple organizations that use Google for email, as well as thousands of personal Gmail customers, are all reporting...
Comey: Lynch meeting Bill Clinton on tarmac tainted probe
Former Attorney General Loretta Lynch’s surprise meeting with Bill Clinton on an airport tarmac last year convinced FBI Director James Comey there was no way the Justice Department could conduct...
How Josh McCown is approaching Jets' QB competition
Jets quarterback Josh McCown knows he is the veteran competing against the upstarts, but the 37-year-old plans on winning the starting job and keeping it. “That's the goal," McCown said...
The hidden spot where flight attendants sleep on long trips
Imagine toiling through a 15-hour nonstop flight on a regular basis. That’s the exhausting reality for some crew members on Virgin Australia, who routinely face “ultra-long-haul” shifts. Fortunately, they’ve got...
This is the best city for dating in America (it's definitely not NYC)
Want to improve your dating prospects? Move to North Carolina. Real-estate website Apartment List surveyed over 13,000 renters across the US to find the top 10 cities for dating in...
Nobody can find El Chapo's fortune
Authorities in the US haven’t been able to track down a single dollar of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzman’s multibillion-dollar drug empire, a Mexico’s attorney general said Wednesday. “As of today,...
House approves government spending bill, Senate to vote next
The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a $1.2 trillion spending bill to fund the government through September and avoid federal agency shutdowns on Saturday when existing money is...
School officials warn parents about Netflix's '13 Reasons Why'
The city Department of Education is urging principals to warn parents about the Netflix series “13 Reasons Why,” which focuses on a student who leaves behind 13 audio tapes before...
The Undertaker goes straight from WWE to the hospital
WWE star The Undertaker has been seen entering a New York hospital with his wife, Michelle McCool. The Wrestling legend — real name Mark William Calaway — was visiting the...
Cyber-crime ring used photos of sexy women to lure recruits: officials
Authorities busted a multimillion-dollar cyber-crime ring that lured accomplices with photos of scantily clad women, flashy sports cars and cash stacks on social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook, officials...
Cops in shooting death of Alton Sterling aren't off the hook yet
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry has decided to weigh criminal charges against the two white cops involved in the fatal shooting of Alton Sterling. "This matter now needs to be...
I was a victim of 'stealthing'
When Cindy, 30, went on a first date with a guy she met on Tinder in June, she was expecting a fun summer fling. But instead, when they went back...
Gluten-free diets are a dangerous sham
Gluten-free diets don’t just ruin dinner parties — they can be bad for your health, too. According to a new study from Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital, published this...
Mark Ruffalo sells Brooklyn townhouse at a loss
The actor sold his home for $3.125 million.
Being addicted to social media is hereditary
Can’t stop checking Facebook, posting on Snapchat and drooling over Instagram? You probably get it from your parents. A recent study suggests that a person’s genetic makeup determines their social...
City raked in nearly $1 billion in fines last year
The city raked in close to $1 billion in fines last year -- a record high, according to new data released Wednesday by the city Comptroller. Total fines collected in...
Drunk driving suspect tells cops she's Hillary Clinton
CHALKHILL, Pa. — Authorities say a drunken driving suspect who was chased by police from Maryland into Pennsylvania identified herself as Hillary Clinton. Pennsylvania State Trooper Robert Politowski says the...
Organic milk is utter hogwash
Next time you’re in the grocery store trying to decide whether to splurge on organic milk or stick with milk from conventionally raised cows, consider that the two products may...
Breaking down the prayers and realities of Knicks' draft board
The Draft Lottery isn’t until May 16, so Knicks president Phil Jackson still can dream of making a choice between Lonzo Ball and Markelle Fultz. The Pac-12 point guards are...
Trump to sign executive order on religious liberty
WASHINGTON -- President Trump is expected to mark Thursday’s National Day of Prayer by signing of an executive order on religious liberty, meeting a campaign promise to Christian conservative groups who...
Yellow cab flips over in Midtown
A yellow cab overturned in Midtown Wednesday afternoon in a chain reaction crash that began when the driver sideswiped another taxi, cops said. The taxi driver was heading south on...
Cuomo doesn't want free college to turn into 'Animal House'
Toga, Toga! Food Fight! Gov. Cuomo cited the classic college frat film "Animal House" on Wednesday to defend his requirement that college students graduate in four years with good grades...
The worst embarrassment for a historic NBA Draft bust
What began with a head-turning draft selection in New York could be ending 5,000 miles away, in Turkey, without much of the world knowing. Anthony Bennett, the No. 1-overall draft pick...
Two dead in apparent murder-suicide at Dallas college
Two people are dead in an apparent murder-suicide at a Texas community college, cops said. Students ran for cover at North Lake College in Irving when shots rang out around...
Former Bloods member accused of brutally beating 4-year-old stepson
A 4-year-old boy suffered critical injuries at his Bronx home and his stepfather — a former member of the Bloods who’s on probation for robbery — was charged with brutally...
'Million Dollar Listing' star shells out millions for new pad
Douglas Elliman broker Fredrik Eklund, star of “Million Dollar Listing New York, just bought himself a new home. Eklund’s latest purchase is a 46th-floor duplex at 1 Seaport in the Financial...
There's a one-in-four chance your drinking water isn't safe
Flint isn’t the city in America facing a clean water crisis. One-third of the country’s 52,000 community drinking water systems were in violation of the Safe Drinking Water Act in...
This is an effortless, foolproof way to lose weight
Want to lose weight without having to cut back your meals? It turns out you can trick your body into feeling full for longer simply by using a square-shaped bowl,...
Apple wants to control the birth, death and rebirth of your iPhone
Despite a proven record of being largely coy about its inner-workings, Apple has opened up about one future plan for all of its products and it’s pretty amazing. Apple’s 2017...
Not even God could stop this woman from smashing this windshield
Smashing video footage shows an Alabama woman busting up a man's car windshield because she was miffed about a love triangle gone bad, according to reports. Barbara Emily Lowery, who...
Ivanka's new book is getting awful reviews online
The readers have spoken — and they're telling author Ivanka Trump: "You're fired!" Trump’s “Women Who Work: Rewriting the Rules for Success” debuted Tuesday and has earned a whole two...
Comey: FBI investigating possible internal leak to Giuliani
FBI Director James Comey confirmed Wednesday that the FBI is conducting an internal investigation into whether agents leaked information to former Mayor Rudy Giuliani and others about the probe into...
The plan to turn this heavyweight into boxing's first billionaire
Heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua can rake in up to $65 million per fight if he spreads his superstar status into the United States, claims promoter Eddie Hearn. Joshua took home...
Huma won't be charged for Hillary's emails on Anthony Weiner's laptop
FBI Director James Comey on Wednesday said top Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin was not criminally charged even though she sent classified emails to now-estranged husband Anthony Weiner. Comey said...
Austrian political party wants women to pee standing up
An Austrian political party hopes to make a big splash at an upcoming women’s breakfast -- by teaching them how to urinate standing up. An expert on female pelvic exercises will...
Sanctuary had 'no other option' but to kill lions, tigers and bears
The owners of an animal sanctuary in Colorado that recently euthanized all of its animals claim they were forced to do so by the government. Owners of the Lion’s Gate...
Mary J. Blige says ex-husband threatened to 'destroy' her
Anyone searching for the 411 on Mary J. Blige’s divorce from her husband and manager Martin “Kendu” Isaacs won’t need to dig too hard. The soul legend’s emotional wounds are...
This guy's job stinks way worse than yours
If you think you're down in the dumps, just be thankful you're not this guy. A sewer cleaner of Dhaka City Corp. in the Bangladeshi capital was pictured submerging himself in...
The artist who risked death to paint life under ISIS rule
HAMAM AL-ALIL, Iraq -- After the Islamic State group swept into his town nearly three years ago, Mustafa al-Taee resolved to bear witness to the militants' brutal rule by secretly...
Trump and Abbas vow Middle East peace in 'historic deal'
President Trump and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday vowed to work together to strike a peace deal with Israel that would bring stability to the Middle East. “We will...
Americans wrongly think Russians look miserable: study
Why so serious, comrade? Russians aren't less happy -- they just look that way to Americans, according to a recent study. Cultural norms leave Russians unable to express their allegedly...
Sting selling $56M penthouse in world's 'most powerful' building
Gordon Sumner — otherwise known as Sting, one of the world's best-selling musicians — and his wife, producer Trudie Styler, have listed their penthouse apartment at 15 Central Park West for $56...
Special needs student sexually assaulted on school bus: lawsuit
A special needs girl in New Jersey was sexually assaulted on a school bus by another student -- who filmed the entire ordeal, her family charged in a recent lawsuit....
Cops search for boyfriend in killing of MTA conductor
The off-duty MTA conductor slain in Brooklyn this week was killed by her boyfriend, authorities said Wednesday. Zire King, 44, is being sought by police for fatally shooting girlfriend Jacqueline...
Meet the Instagram kid who's famous for destroying the Mets
If you think you're frustrated with the Mets' early fall from grace, 12-year-old superfan Dylan "The Mets Maniac" has just what the doctor ordered. The kid with the fiery Instagram...
Multiple dead after SUV speeds through crowded auto auction
Two women and a man were killed and several others injured – two critically – Wednesday when a Jeep plowed into a crowd and smashed through a wall at a...
Survivor: Chechen police instruct parents to kill their gay kids
Chechnya's police have instructed parents to kill their own gay children or “we’ll do it for you,” according to a horrific account told by a survivor. The survivor, who managed...
$8 billion amendment injects new optimism for GOP health bill
A key Republican holdout reached a deal with President Trump on Wednesday to repeal ObamaCare, leaving the House GOP feeling confident about passing a new health-care plan. Rep. Fred Upton...
Goldman Sachs win streak is focus of Treasury-rigging probe
The Justice Department’s investigation into Wall Street’s rigging of the $14 trillion Treasury market is zeroing in on Goldman Sachs — just as the bank’s former employees have taken over...
12 things you should never reveal about yourself at work
If the existence of trust falls tell us anything it’s that bonding with your colleagues is an important part of building a successful career. Anyone who has ever participated in...
Sex crimes prosecutor accused of committing a sex crime
A Brooklyn prosecutor trusted by sex-crime victims to handle their sensitive cases couldn’t control his own urges — and sexually assaulted a woman in her car, law-enforcement sources said. Chrismy...
The Tim Tebow baseball showcase was rigged
Baseball teams and scouts and media and gawkers were given a first glimpse at Tim Tebow The Baseball Player on Aug. 30, the clean-slate, open-eyes peek into whether the Heisman Trophy...
Arguing with your partner literally makes you lose your mind
Regularly arguing with you husband or wife significantly increases your risk of dementia, experts have warned. Getting along at home, and having a good relationship with your kids, protects against...
This one-armed teenager is dominating baseball
Jim Abbott, move over. An eighth-grader has already proven everyone wrong who doubted him, and now he’s doing it on the baseball diamond – with one arm. Luke Terry, 14, had...
Successful people really love taking baths
I am confused. Is there something that no-one has told me about baths? Because in a new interview Emma Watson has revealed that she takes a bath every. Single. Day....
Comey 'nauseous' over notion FBI may have influenced election
FBI Director James Comey on Wednesday it makes him "mildly nauseous" to think he may have swayed the presidential election as he defended his decision to inform Congress that he...
Family settles suit over deadly Christmas Day blaze
The family of the three little girls killed in a 2011 Christmas Day fire in Connecticut has settled a lawsuit with the city of Stamford over the tragedy for an...
Trump helps boost ratings for Time Warner's TV comics
Time Warner’s comedy shows are reaping a bundle on the Trump presidency. The New York-based media giant reported first-quarter earnings on Wednesday, noting higher ratings at CNN, as well as...
Melania did not intend to troll her husband on Twitter
WASHINGTON — Melania Trump didn't know that her personal Twitter account liked a tweet about a wall being "built" between her and the president, the White House said Wednesday. "The...
Piece of Antarctic ice shelf 'hanging by a thread'
An Antarctic ice mass a quarter of the size of Wales is set to break off, according to scientists. Over 21,000 square feet of the Larsen C Antarctic shelf is...
This party drug could help treat depression
A drug previously known primarily for its illicit use on the party scene may also alleviate depression. Ketamine — a pain medication — decreased incidence of depression by 50 percent...
Craze for Aaron Hernandez's 'infamous' SUV too much for eBay
The “infamous” SUV that prosecutors say former NFL star Aaron Hernandez was in when they allege he killed two men in 2012 has been pulled off eBay after getting bids...
Stray dog takes rescuers on trek to find her puppies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo33wvDEwow A "real-life Lassie" led her rescuers on a two-mile trek to find her puppies in an abandoned barn, new video shows. The stray dog, named Betty Boop, became a...
Spacecraft beams back eerie whistling noise from Saturn
The sound collected by a spacecraft passing between Saturn and its rings has been beamed back to Earth – and it’s left scientists perplexed. NASA’s Cassini spacecraft dived between Saturn...
Multi-millionaire reveals the true secret to happiness
Generous people are happier people. That’s something Allen Wong, the founder of Rego Apps, seems to get, telling readers in a Reddit AMA (“Ask Me Anything”): “My upbringing [he grew...
Lawmakers tack $8B to latest GOP health care package
WASHINGTON – A key Republican holdout reached a deal with President Trump on Wednesday to add $8 billion to the House GOP's healthcare bill so that premiums won't zoom for...
Why it'll take Noah Syndergaard 3 months to pitch again
Noah Syndergaard was scheduled to see Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles on Thursday for a second opinion on a torn lat that initial impressions indicated would likely keep him...
Facebook to hire thousands to stop murder and suicide videos
Facebook said on Wednesday that it would hire another 3,000 people to review videos of crime and suicides -- after a recent string of postings that included a murder on...
Marine involved in plane brawl thinks opponent has PTSD
A US Marine who battled a fellow passenger aboard a Japanese airliner said his opponent may have been suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, according to a report. Ryan Humphreys was...
Slow and steady is all that's required to land this job
https://www.instagram.com/p/BRD-4cEAyPx/?taken-by=thenotortoisebig It’s one shell of a job! A 17-year-old African tortoise named Henry needs someone to walk him — slowly — in Central Park this summer. And so far, 100...
Man burns religious books on bus owned by Jewish school
A man set fire to several religious texts inside a bus belonging to a Jewish school in Brooklyn, authorities said. The bus was parked near the corner of Division and...
Butcher accused of giving noose to black deliveryman surrenders
A well-known West Village butcher surrendered to police Wednesday morning for allegedly giving a black deliveryman a noose and telling him, “Here’s your present.” Joe Ottomanelli, of Ottomanelli & Sons...
Taco Bell sales stronger than expected as KFC cuts costs
Yum Brands posted a better-than-expected quarterly profit, helped by lower taxes, vigorous sales of Taco Bell’s Naked Chicken Chalupas and lower costs at KFC restaurants. Sales rose 8 percent at...
Astronomer: We haven't found aliens because we're just not looking hard enough
Finding existing extraterrestrial life would undoubtedly be one of the crowning achievements of the human race, but with so much talk of the potential for life on exoplanets many light-years...
US test-fires ballistic missile as tensions mount over N. Korea
VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — An unarmed missile capable of sending a nuclear bomb across the world was launched Wednesday from California amid rising tensions between the U.S. and...
US contractor in Iraq accused of ignoring alcohol smuggling, sex trafficking and security risks
WASHINGTON — An American company that was paid nearly $700 million to secure an Iraqi base for F-16 fighter jets turned a blind eye to alcohol smuggling, theft, security violations,...
Uber's self-driving cars are at risk in US court hearing
Uber goes before a US judge on Wednesday to fight for the right to continue work on its self-driving car program, the latest phase in a courtroom battle over trade...
Theo Epstein showing off Cubs trophy goes wrong
The Cubs won the World Series for the first time in 108 years, so you can't expect them to act like they've been there before. The holy grails from both...
Tree service employee tried to push co-worker into wood chipper: cops
A tree service company employee is facing charges after allegedly trying to push a co-worker head-first into a wood chipper, police said. In a scene reminiscent of the 1996 Coen...
This fascinating new subway art is based on real New Yorkers
To tell the story of how artist Vik Muniz and his exquisite murals came to bedeck the walls of the Second Avenue Subway’s newly opened 72nd Street station, you must...
Bannon's secret to-do list accidentally tweeted out by rabbi
Top White House strategist Steve Bannon's secret to-do list has been revealed — in a tweet. Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, a Jewish writer, visited the White House on Tuesday to celebrate...
Turns out Michelle wasn't Barack's first lady
Before Barack Obama ever met his wife, Michelle, at her Chicago law firm, the future 44th president of the United States asked another woman to marry him in 1986 —...
Hillary Clinton is ready for her comeback tour
Ending a five-month exile after her election loss, Hillary Clinton is returning to the public stage with plans to hit the paid speakers circuit, launch a political action committee and...
Ex-NBA star shot while shielding kids from gunfire
Former Portland Trail Blazers star Brandon Roy was shot at an outside gathering that took place in Southern California over the weekend, according to multiple reports. Roy was treated at...
House to vote on government-wide spending bill
WASHINGTON — A government-wide spending bill that President Donald Trump seemed to criticize Tuesday morning but now calls "a clear win for the American people" is headed for a House...
NYCFC star David Villa signs contract extension
David Villa isn’t going anywhere. There was speculation that Villa would retire after his three-year contract expired at the end of this season, but New York City FC silenced those...
Family of Texas teen shot by cop wants charges filed
Police in suburban Dallas fired the officer who shot and killed a black 15-year-old boy riding in a vehicle leaving a party, and family members of the teenager said they...
China wants everyone in Korean standoff to 'stop irritating' one another
China on Wednesday called on all parties in the Korean standoff to stay calm and "stop irritating each other" a day after North Korea said the United States was pushing...
US, China want harsher UN response to North Korea's nuke threats
The United States is negotiating with China on a possible stronger UN Security Council response — such as sanctions — to North Korea's repeated ballistic missile launches, which the 15-member...
Man arrested for breaking into home, making sandwich
YORK, S.C. — Deputies in South Carolina have arrested a man who they say broke into his neighbor's house and made a sandwich. The Rock Hill Herald reports the York...
Teen girl mugged in Central Park
A 15-year-old girl was robbed in Central Park on Tuesday evening, police sources said. The girl was walking along West Dr. near W. 106th St. in the North Woods section...
Witnesses still think pool party shooting was a hate crime
Chilling video from the San Diego shooting rampage shows the moment two cops killed the gunman, who is then seen crumpled in a poolside corner. The footage, taken by residents...
Passengers beat incredible odds when plane crashes
A small plane came down over a busy street in Washington state and was caught in dramatic dashcam video as it clipped power lines and left balls of flame behind...
The Aaron Judge legend grows
Aaron Judge is the greatest show on baseball earth. “Each at-bat is must-see TV,’’ Brett Gardner told The Post. “He’s a beast,’’ said Dellin Betances — who, at 6-foot-8, is...
ISIS claims responsibility for attack on NATO convoy in Kabul
Islamic State claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing in the Afghan capital, Kabul, on Wednesday that killed eight civilians in an attack on a convoy of NATO armored personnel vehicles....
Aaron Judge's long BP homer destroyed a flatscreen TV
Yankees phenom Aaron Judge has been doing plenty of damage to opponents’ pitching this season. But that’s not the only thing he’s damaging. The 6-foot-7 slugger shattered a flatscreen when...
This is the J.T. Miller the Rangers have been waiting for
The Rangers were already in complete command of the game they positively had to have, up 3-0 late in the second period. But still, the highlight-reel play of their 4-1...
Jay Bruce right at home in Braves' new homer haven
ATLANTA — Seven combined home runs in two games. “I heard the ball jumps here and I was a little surprised at how much it carries,” Mets manager Terry Collins...
Masahiro Tanaka diagnoses his step back from dominance
Masahiro Tanaka wasn’t close Tuesday night to the form he flashed last week in Boston when he fired a three-hit shutout at the Red Sox. Tanaka, however, picked the right...
Jets owner's plan leaves Eric Decker in a weird spot
Woody Johnson didn’t use the “R” word — rebuilding — but he may as well have been saying wins and losses don’t matter next season. The Jets are starting over,...
Rangers get big-time lift from gritty veteran's return to lineup
As there was a lineup change that turned the tide of the first round, so Rangers coach Alain Vigneault hoped it would work again in the second round. Vigneault inserted...
6 things you shouldn't do if you need to fall back asleep fast
You already know that you need plenty of sleep, but when you’re tossing and turning all night, watching the hours pass by on your alarm clock and willing yourself to...
Travis d'Arnaud latest Met to exit a game with an injury
ATLANTA — Travis d’Arnaud insisted he is not worried. Manager Terry Collins seemed to feel the same. But these are the Mets and this was an injury, so worry is...
North Korea reportedly detains American for committing 'hostile acts'
North Korea said on Wednesday an American man it had detained in late April, the third US citizen being held by the isolated country, was intercepted because he was attempting...
Knicks enamored with 18-year-old French point guard
The last time the Knicks went French in the draft, it was a disaster, but times have changed since 1999. According to an NBA source, Knicks general manager Steve Mills...
Derek Jeter and A-Rod involved in the most awkward interview
Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez thought they were going to be talking about a charity event during a CNBC interview on Tuesday, but instead, they were thrown a few unexpected...
A's minor leaguer dies unexpectedly at 24
PHOENIX — Oakland Athletics 2016 draft pick Casey Thomas has died. He was 24. The A's said Tuesday that Thomas died unexpectedly in Phoenix. Executive vice president of baseball operations...
This guy is flushing his friend's remains down ballpark toilets
A New York City man is on a mission to flush the cremated remains of his lifelong friend — a plumber — down ballpark toilets around the country. Tom McDonald...
Anti-Semitic incidents surge nearly 90 percent in 2017
Anti-Semitic incidents in the United States surged during the first three months of this year by 86 percent compared to the first three months of last year, the Anti-Defamation League...
Senators knew this Rangers onslaught was coming
The Senators learned Tuesday night that you cannot manufacture desperation, you cannot buy it at the corner store or online. Even in the vast space of the worldwide web, there’s...
Several dead after suicide bombing on NATO convoy in Kabul
A suicide bombing in the Afghan capital Kabul on Wednesday killed eight people and wounded at least 28, officials said, in an attack on a convoy of armored personnel carriers...
Prostitution still thriving on Backpage.com
The body of Ashley Mays – a 20-year-old woman who was nine-months pregnant -- was found strangled to death inside a suburban Atlanta hotel room with zip ties binding her...
Crafty drug dealers posed as Uber drivers to avoid detection: cops
Drug dealers in the Bronx and Manhattan have been disguising themselves as Uber drivers — complete with fake logos and stickers — so they won't look suspicious while waiting for...
Is Michael Conforto the Mets' leadoff hitter now?
ATLANTA — Michael Conforto was in the leadoff spot for the Mets on Tuesday night, the 11th time he has done that this season. After the Mets were dumped, 9-7,...
Plan a summer trip to one of the world's wildest hotel pools
During the summer months, hotel pools cease to be just amenities — they become necessities for overheated overnights. But not all pools are created equal. Yes, taking a dip in...
De Blasio shows up late for Democratic candidates' forum
Mayor de Blasio took the stage 25 minutes late for a Democratic candidates’ forum Tuesday night where long-shot rivals criticized him on everything from his handling of homelessness to schools...
Sanchez dominates rehab game as Romine exits with injury
It didn’t take long for Gary Sanchez to show off his power in his first rehab game since straining his right biceps just a week into the regular season. The...
Officers shot and wounded were targeted: police
CHICAGO — Two Chicago police officers were shot and wounded late Tuesday when two vehicles pulled up alongside their car and someone started firing indiscriminately in what authorities believe was...
NYC's mad scientists could literally change our world
The Big Apple is hiding a colony of mad scientists furiously working on futuristic experiments that could one day offer you everything from odor-free socks to drug-detecting straws. More and...
Stitches: New York, New York
All aboard! Ha-ha-ha! Riding the locals this evening. CC Sabathia has been as reliable lately as the city’s new ferry service. City-wide tug fell in line with the rest of...