May 25, 2017
'Love Actually' reunion: Where the characters are today
Thursday’s “Red Nose Day Special” on NBC finally brought American viewers the long-awaited “Love Actually” reunion — and it seems many of the beloved holiday movie’s characters haven’t changed a...
NYC's best outdoor restaurants and bars
Sail into summer: New al fresco dining and drinking options beckon this holiday weekend. By the water: Garden Bar Tourists and locals alike are flocking to South Street Seaport’s newest...
Armed robbers swipe $800K in jewels and cash in rush-hour heist
Four armed robbers dressed as construction workers stole more than $800,000 in jewels and cash from a Brooklyn jeweler during a rush-hour heist on Thursday, cops said. The armed three-man...
Is 'Groundhog Day' musical in trouble?
Jujamcyn Theaters is in talks to bring the London National Theatre’s revival of “Angels in America,” starring Nathan Lane , to New York next season, sources say. But what theater...
People slashes price of Pippa Middleton wedding issue
People has taken the surprise move of slashing its cover price in half, to $2.99, for the June 5 issue now on newsstands — the one with Pippa Middleton’s wedding...
Teacher who ripped girl's hijab off surrenders to cops
The substitute teacher fired for ripping a hijab from the head of an 8-year-old Muslim girl has been arrested, police said. Oghenetega Edah turned himself in to cops at the...
LeBron breaks a Jordan record as Cavaliers roll into finals
BOSTON — The NBA Finals has its first “three-match,” courtesy of a King who passed His Airness. LeBron James scored 35 points and passed Michael Jordan to become the NBA’s...
Why you never chew gum before sex -- and other foods to avoid
Whether you’re on a hot date or planning a cozy night in with your other half, you want to make sure your breath smells fresh. But if you’re planning to...
A look back at People's Princess Diana tribute
No words could convey the world’s pain. The cover of People’s Sept. 15, 1997, issue — the one commemorating the shocking sudden death of Princess Diana — didn’t need any...
Univision latest to pull sponsorship of Puerto Rican Day Parade
Another sponsor has abandoned the Puerto Rican Day Parade: Spanish-language media giant Univision. “WXTV Univision 41, WADO 1280AM and La X 96.3 will not be sponsors of this year’s Puerto...
Dog crashes live news broadcast
One Russian news anchor had a rough day at work. Ilona Linarte was startled on camera after a black Labrador interrupted her live broadcast on Mir24 last week. In a...
Mets find another frustrating way to lose a game
Rafael Montero’s erratic spot start Thursday wasn’t even the worst part of the Mets’ night. Honorable mention belonged to Montero, but a lineup that entered play third in the major...
Teachers under fire for naming student 'most likely to become a terrorist’
Disciplinary action was taken against several Texas middle school teachers after they named a student "most likely to become a terrorist." The superlative was given to seventh-grader Lizeth Villanueva in...
Two girls go missing after funeral for dad who died violent death
Authorities are asking for the public's help to find two Kentucky sisters who went missing after their dad's violent death. Cassie Whitney, 11, and Jezzie Whitney, 13, were last seen at...
These 330-year-old shoe covers are headed to the auction block
A walk through history involves stepping over some nasty stuff. British auctioneers will be selling this set of 330-year-old footwear, designed specifically for nice shoes to survive roads covered in...
Everything you are at risk of contracting in public pools
A little over a week ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a press release warning that outbreaks of a parasite called Cryptosporidium, or Crypto, have doubled...
Bo Dietl can't even vote for himself in upcoming primaries
Long-shot mayoral candidate Bo Dietl can’t even vote for himself in the city’s primaries in September, after a judge found he failed to properly register for either party. Last month,...
Drug addiction counselors overdose at treatment facility
WEST CHESTER, Pa. — Two addiction counselors at a suburban Philadelphia halfway house died of opioid overdoses inside the facility on the same day, authorities said Wednesday. "If anybody is...
Super-Yankees give a boost to cancer-stricken kids
Five Yankee hurlers pitched in as superheroes Thursday to a group of cancer-stricken kids. Mound men Jordan Montgomery, Masahiro Tanaka, Michael Pineda, CC Sabathia and Luis Severino dressed up as...
Fleet week -- your chance to say thanks to those who keep us safe
It’s Fleet Week again, New York: Time to kiss a sailor and buy a Marine a drink. The tradition is now in its 29th year, with five Navy ships, four...
The 'super governor' New York doesn't need
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s . . . Super-Governor. And he’s here to rescue mass transit — except he’s only playing the role on TV. Gov. Andrew Cuomo is everywhere: one...
How Obama's 'smart power' helped seed the Manchester attack
The hunt for the terror network behind the Manchester attack is now focusing on Libya, where bomber Salman Abedi’s father and brother were arrested Thursday and from which Abedi himself...
Cops put parking lot crack cocaine in ‘lost and found’
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Police in northeastern Pennsylvania say they’ve put about $1,600 worth of crack cocaine in their “lost and found box” in hopes of reuniting the drug with its...
The media are totally trolling Trump on Russia
If President Trump has acted as his own worst enemy in the Russia controversy, as everyone says, he’s been baited into it. Rush Limbaugh a couple of weeks ago said...
Manchester bombing's Libya roots: another mess Obama left for Trump
After the Manchester bombing, can President Trump keep saying America has “no role” to play in Libya? Libya keeps popping up in the investigation into the attack by British suicide...
Bully eyeglass salesman busted for harassing customers again
A Brooklyn eyeglass salesman who was sent up the river in 2012 for threatening customers who complained about his shoddy wares was picked up again Thursday and accused of pulling...
This woman is paying to stop addicts from having kids
A North Carolina woman has drug addicts across the country swapping their virility for cash. Barbara Harris, who is the founder of Project Prevention, had made it her mission to...
Trump and Melania finally decide to hold hands
When in Rome — or in this case, Sicily. Just days after the swat heard 'round the world, President Trump and first lady Melania Trump were finally spotted holding hands...
Ex-resident convicted of killing homeless shelter director
A Bronx drifter was was convicted Thursday for fatally shooting a shelter director when she escaped his rape attempt. West Spruill, 41, now faces life in prison without parole for...
Rick Pitino has the Knicks' solution at point guard
Louisville coach Rick Pitino doesn’t like to hear draft analysts downplay 6-foot-3 Donovan Mitchell as an undersize shooting guard. That won’t be his position in the NBA. “Point guard is...
ICE agents eat at restaurant — then detain the workers
ICE agents apparently love a good breakfast, and it doesn't matter who’s making it. United States Immigrations Customs and Enforcement (ICE) officers detained three members of the kitchen staff at...
FBI investigating case of newlywed mom missing at sea
The FBI has become involved in the investigation into a newlywed mom who has been missing since a boat accident near the Bahamas. The announcement comes a week after authorities...
Barry Melrose on why Predators' Stanley Cup run is great for NHL
ESPN analyst and longtime NHL player and coach Barry Melrose talks Predators, Garth Brooks and ESPN’s hockey coverage with The Post’s Justin Terranova. Q: What is the biggest reason the...
Giants players don't care Odell Beckham is a no-show again
Odell Beckham Jr. and Johnny Manziel remained in sync for the third straight day — neither practiced with an NFL team. Though it was believed the star Giants receiver might...
Convictions weren't vacated because of alleged misconduct by NYPD detective: DA
Alleged misconduct by embattled former NYPD Detective Louis Scarcella played no role in the Brooklyn DA Office's decision to agree to vacate seven convictions in cases he was involved in,...
'House of Cards' and 'Homeland' actress hits the Central Park stage
Nothing says power like a woman in a pantsuit. Look where it’s gotten Elizabeth Marvel’s characters: Heather Dunbar nearly toppled Frank Underwood in “House of Cards,” while Elizabeth Keane rules...
Jared Kushner is now a focus in the Russia probe: report
President Trump's son-in-law and top aide Jared Kushner has now become a focus in the Russia investigation, a report says. Sources told the Washington Post that the 36-year-old White House...
Teen pilot dies in plane crash that left another boy seriously injured
MILWAUKEE — A teenage pilot was killed and his passenger was seriously injured when a single-engine plane crashed into a river near a small northwestern Wisconsin community still recovering from...
Student claims professor failed her for being Muslim: lawsuit
CRANFORD, N.J. — A student is suing a New Jersey college, claiming her professor gave her an F in a course because she is Muslim. Sahna ElBanna alleged in the...
Beauty queen: I was wrongfully arrested, called a 'black b-tch'
A Texas beauty queen claims she was harassed and wrongfully arrested by a police chief who called her a "black b-tch." Carmen Ponder, who was last year's Miss Black Texas...
Looted ancient artifacts found in Midtown gallery, finally returned
Nearly $100,000 in ancient artifacts that were stolen from Italy -- and discovered in a Midtown art gallery -- have been returned to the European nation, authorities said Thursday. Last...
Fury over ban on men at 'Wonder Woman' screening
A gender-based "injustice" involving the new “Wonder Woman” flick has some DC Comics fans crying foul. Fanboys are livid they weren’t invited to a women-only screening of the superhero movie...
Royal Air Force writes 'Love from Manchester' on bomb for ISIS
The British are sending a powerful message to ISIS terrorists — in the form of a Royal Air Force bomb, which is adorned with a hand-written note that says, "Love...
Time Inc. is 'begging to be a media company': Bronfman
Time Inc. is a “magazine company begging to be a media company,” Edgar Bronfman Jr., who was part of a group that submitted an unsolicited bid for the publisher, said...
The insider's guide to Disney's crazy new Avatar theme park
When Walt Disney Parks and Resorts announced a coalition with the juggernaut that is “Avatar” — director James Cameron’s 2009 “Pocahontas”-meets-aliens epic that remains the highest-grossing movie of all time...
Gambino associate busted peddling pills outside Poly Prep
A Gambino crime-family associate has been busted for peddling pain-killers right outside posh Poly Prep Country Day School in Brooklyn, authorities said Thursday. Cops charged alleged ringleader Raymond Raimondi, Robert...
Sextuplets born to couple who tried to conceive for 17 years
RICHMOND, Va. — A Virginia hospital says its staff has successfully delivered sextuplets and the three boys and three girls are thriving. VCU Medical Center in Richmond announced the births...
Girl dragged by sea lion treated for rare 'seal finger' disease
The girl who was pulled into the water by a sea lion in Vancouver over the weekend is receiving medical treatment to stave off any potential bacterial infection that could...
College student faces felony for changing grade from F to B
ORLANDO, Fla. — A 22-year-old student is accused of sneaking into a building and illegally logging into a Florida university’s grading system to change his failing grade to a B....
British authorities lift intel ban with US following bombing leaks
The “special relationship” between Britain and the United States was strained Thursday when UK police stopped sharing intelligence about the Manchester suicide bombing, furious that American officials had leaked key...
Man throws infant during fight over Snapchat photos
A Florida man was arrested Tuesday night after he hurled a baby during an argument with a teen girl over Snapchat photos. The 17-year-old girl told authorities that she and...
ISIS video urging supporters to attack US is 'credible': officials
An ISIS propaganda video is urging supporters to attack Las Vegas -- and authorities are calling it a "credible" threat. The video also shows destinations in New York City, such...
Churros, waffles, macarons: Ice cream sandwiches get crazy
Break out the napkins. There’s a new flock of creative ice-cream sandwiches debuting this summer, and they’re sure to be a delicious, melting mess. Milk & Cookies Bakery Milk &...
The secrets behind Shake Shack's famous burger
It all started with a humble hot dog cart. In 2001, restaurateur Danny Meyer placed an “I <3 Taxi” hot dog cart in Madison Square Park as part of a...
The one 'Fear Factor' stunt Ludacris would never attempt
"Fear Factor” is back — this time on MTV — to introduce its brand of high-octane stunts and revolting eating challenges to a new generation. The game show, which originally...
Thousands of women left in agony after 'gold standard' surgery
An operation considered a no-brainer for many moms has ruined their lives. When 33-year-old Melynda Harrison Fitt visited a urogynecologist (a gynecologist who specializes in pelvic floor issues) about some...
Altice cable deal gives Viacom shares much-needed boost
Sumner Redstone just got an early 94th birthday present. Viacom, the media giant controlled by the mogul and his family, reached a deal Thursday to remain on Altice’s 2.41 million-household...
Mets won't risk losing Jacob deGrom start to wet conditions
The Mets pushed Jacob deGrom’s scheduled start back from Thursday to Friday, and Terry Collins insisted it wasn’t because of any injury, but because the manager didn’t want to lose...
New Amazon bookstore looks like airport desperation pit-stop
Amazon may have finally killed the bookstore once and for all — by opening one. The online retailer has launched New York’s first Amazon Books, a glorified airport stall located...
Teterboro pilots flew erratically moments before crash
The two pilots who died in the private plane crash near Teterboro Airport last week had been flying erratically moments before, authorities said Thursday. As they tried to land, the...
Free ride to college for brave kid who tried saving dad from fire
The fearless little boy who desperately tried to save his father from dying in a Staten Island house fire will have his future college tuition covered thanks to the Connecticut...
Cops seize poppy plants with opium value of $500M
A field of poppy plants that could be used to make opium was discovered in North Carolina and had an estimated value of $500 million, a sheriff says. Catawba County...
Truck driver arrested for ramming famed brothel
A man was arrested before dawn Thursday after he backed a tractor-trailer through the front gate of the Moonlite Bunny Ranch brothel and crashed it into the building's front door,...
Prison guard's 'unusual' penis trait leads to rape charges
A corrections lieutenant at the Brooklyn Detention Center would brag about his unusual penis as he sexually attacked female inmates — so the feds made him drop his pants to...
Frustrated Mets brass not ready to pull plug on Terry Collins — yet
The easy thing for the Mets would be to fire Terry Collins now, with the team disappointing and the front office frustrated with some of the manager’s tactics, particularly a...
We've grown too comfortable with terror, ending teacher tenure & other comments
From the right: The World’s Too Comfortable With Terror The Manchester bombing has made clear a troubling “bipartisan consensus” that few will acknowledge explicitly, says David French at National Review:...
Defense attorney busted for trying to bribe rape victim to keep quiet
A defense attorney was busted for trying to bribe a rape victim to stay silent -- and suggesting the woman's husband just beat up his client instead, according to reports....
This veterinary clinic is hiring a professional 'cat cuddler'
This is meow-nificent. A veterinary clinic in Dublin, Ireland wants to pay you to cuddle with animals. Just Cats Veterinary Clinic recently posted that they’re hiring a “cat cuddler” to...
Hooray, scientific justification for having a mocha
If you can’t stand the idea of parting with your morning — and mid-morning and post-lunch — cup of joe, you’re in luck. An analysis published in this month’s issue...
Concert bomber asked mom to forgive him hours before attack
The Manchester suicide bomber called his mom just hours before the attack, telling her to "forgive me," a Libyan anti-terror official said. Salman Abedi set off an explosive at an...
Woman raped by worker at airport massage parlor: cops
An employee at a massage parlor at Logan International Airport in Boston raped a traveler getting a last-minute rubdown before her flight on Sunday, state police say. Darnell E. Williams,...
Orlando Bloom's onscreen son is 'prepared to die' to be funny
Orlando Bloom has been revealed as the father of a grown-up son — a fictional one, that is — in “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” out...
Victor Cruz signs with Bears, keeping him off NFL scrap heap
Victor Cruz’s career isn’t over. He just had to wait awhile to find his next destination. The former Giants wide receiver has agreed to a one-year deal with the Bears,...
Concert bomber's dad praised extremist groups on Facebook
The Manchester suicide bomber's father, who was arrested in the Libyan capital this week, praised extremist groups on his Facebook page. "My greetings of peace to [Jabhat] al-Nusra. [May they...
Neighbors saw concert bomber in monk-like robe months before attack
Bizarre video emerged Thursday of Manchester suicide bomber Salman Abedi putting out his recycling bins last year while clad in a monk-like brown robe and pointy hood. The footage —...
Ex-NBAer: Dating Khloé Kardashian cost me $70 million
Rashad McCants considers his once-promising NBA career another casualty of the Kardashians. Speaking with the Charlotte Observer, McCants blamed his relationship with Khloé Kardashian for ruining his time in the league, which...
Ben McAdoo denies Victor Cruz claim of Giants conspiracy
Giants head coach Ben McAdoo denied in no uncertain terms Victor Cruz's allegations that the team conspired to keep the ball away from him last season to make it easier...
Dads pay more attention to baby girls than boys, study says
Little girls are made of sugar and spice and everything nice – as far as dads are concerned. Fathers are more responsive and attentive to their young daughters than they...
Appeals court refuses to reinstate Trump's travel ban
A federal appeals court in Virginia on Thursday upheld a freeze on President Trump's ban on immigrants from six mainly Muslim countries because it amounts to religious discrimination - a...
This shark attack victim is also a pro-shark advocate
A plan to take a bite out of shark cull campaigns has gained worldwide attention, and the support of shark attack victims determined that the majestic creatures not be hunted...
How Yankees view Gleyber Torres after promotion
With Gleyber Torres now at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, it may be only natural to wonder when the 20-year-old will make the next step to The Bronx. General manager Brian Cashman said...
Manchester bombing survivor says phone saved her life
A 45-year-old woman has her mobile phone to thank for saving her life when the suicide bomb went off in Manchester. Lisa Bridgett, 45, was talking on her phone after...
David Dinkins settles hit-and-run lawsuit
Former Mayor David Dinkins has settled a hit-and-run lawsuit filed against him by a bicycle deliveryman. Cyclist Rodrigo Garcia claimed that Dinkins, 89, slammed into him with his Cadillac on...
This woman is one unlikely Mormon
Allegra Cole grew up in the Mormon faith, but now the 47-year-old beauty has a new passion: showing the world her gargantuan breasts. The glamour model earns up to $100,000...
Trump just shoved a NATO leader out of his way
President Trump apparently thinks lines are for losers. The leader of the free world was in no mood to be left in the back of the pack Thursday during a...
Stalker lived in ex-girlfriend's attic before attacking her: police
A Louisiana man hid in his ex-girlfriend's attic -- storing water and food, and peeing in empty bottles -- before attacking her in her home, authorities said. Taylor Broussard, 21, faces...
Nobody knows how these EMTs were exposed to deadly opioids
A Maryland sheriff’s deputy and two emergency medical technicians needed medical treatment after they were unwittingly exposed to opioids while responding to a drug overdose late Friday. The deputy and...
Getting less than six hours of sleep could lead to early death
Getting less than six hours’ sleep a night doubles the chance of dying from a heart attack or stroke in at-risk people. A study shows those with metabolic syndrome —...
Devils face backlash for firing radio legend
The Devils needed a change, so they started by axing a pioneer. The team did not renew the contract of radio broadcaster Sherry Ross after 10 years as the color...
Your fitness watch is lying to you
Apple Watch, FitBit and other leading fitness trackers can’t measure how many calories are burned -- despite touting it as one of their main features, according to a new study....
Remembering the victims of the Manchester terror attack
Here are portraits of the 22 people -- many of them children -- killed in a terror attack by 22-year-old suicide bomber Salman Abedi as they were leaving an Ariana Grande concert in...
Tangled squirrels nearly become cat's dinner
A tangle of young squirrels escaped the giant Oak tree in the sky when they were freed moments before a hungry house cat could pounce. Andrew Day, 41, saw something...
Black bear gives bow hunter wild scare
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsCqmotxyME&t=20s A Canadian man is lucky to be alive after a black bear charged him while on a recent hunt in Ontario, surviving the attack with only a “bruised elbow...
This man gave up everything to live alone on a mountain
A 58-year-old former surveying technician from Belgium has taken up his new post as the official hermit of Saalfelden, living in a hut-sized chapel built into a cliff in the...
This 70-year-old runs one of the world's oldest brothels
Carmel is a woman of indeterminate age, an impeccable received pronunciation accent and sensible pressed slacks. She never has a hair out of place. And she's also the proprietress and...
Behold, the most ridiculous-looking beauty trend
https://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/6d0ryr/so_there_is_this_new_face_mask_out_on_the_market/ The internet has its head in the clouds. First came “cloud eggs,” where breakfast connoisseurs whipped egg whites into pillowy puffs. Now, beauty fans are going nuts for cloud...
This woman married a train station
She choo-choo-chose a train station to be her life partner. Carol Santa Fe, a self-identified objectum sexual, says she’s been in love with San Diego’s historic Santa Fe train depot...
Fewer couples are getting married before they take this huge step
The key ring is the new wedding ring. It used to be that you fell in love, got married, and then bought a home together. Now, many people are skipping...
Italian air traffic controllers plan strike near G-7 summit in Sicily
ROME — Italian air traffic controllers and some Alitalia staff plan to strike for several hours Sunday, with delays and cancellations expected the day after a Group of Seven summit...
Trump orders probe into concert bombing leaks
President Trump on Thursday ordered the Justice Department to launch a full investigation into leaks of US intelligence about the Manchester suicide bombing provided by Britain. He vowed to bring...
NBA giant's cat really pissed off the landlord
JaVale McGee, the misfit backup center for the NBA title favorite Golden State Warriors, reportedly is trying to resolve a legal dispute with his previous landlord in the Dallas area....
Trump tells stunned NATO leaders they need to pay up
President Trump scolded stunned NATO members on Thursday, saying they must "pay what they owe" to support the global alliance because "it is not fair to the taxpayers of the...
Creep attacks woman on subway, demands sex
A 63-year-old woman told cops she was attacked while riding a Manhattan subway Wednesday afternoon by a man who crept up behind her, covered her face with a rag and...
NYC sees surge in Zika babies
At least 32 Big Apple babies were born with Zika-like birth defects or tested positive for the virus, the city revealed Thursday -- a dramatic increase from just six months...
These robotic turtles could save your life
Landmines are extremely hazardous anywhere they’re deployed, and often times the dangerous weapons remain buried long after military conflicts are resolved or the front lines are pushed in a different...
Brad Pitt's new military movie is at war with itself
The new Netflix movie “War Machine” is half dark, deliciously topical political satire and half somber portrait of a flailing counterinsurgency effort. The two don’t mesh well, and given the...
Girl searching porn at school was looking for what relative did to her
A Texas man was arrested after a 9-year-old relative was caught at school searching pornography to learn about what the creep had been doing to her, court documents reveal. Anthony...
The sand on this beach is so fine, it's 'sacrilegious' to walk on it
SIESTA KEY, Fla. — The sand on Siesta Beach on Florida's Gulf Coast is as fine as powdered sugar, a pure, sparkling white and soft as a kitten's fur —...
Odell Beckham still a no-show at Giants practice
Odell Beckham Jr. was conspicuous by his continued absence at the start of the Giants' voluntary OTA session Thursday. Beckham had been expected to rejoin his teammates in the fieldhouse...
If your kid is throwing tantrums, it's probably your fault
If you're a parent reading this on your iPhone while your kids are playing, you might want to put it down and pay them some attention. Academics have said that...
A painful handshake is felt on both sides of the Atlantic
President Trump and France's newly elected leader Emmanuel Macron kicked off their first face-to-face meeting Thursday with a handshake so intense, their knuckles turned white. The two presidents gripped each...
Victor Cruz torches Giants: They sabotaged my career
Victor Cruz believes the Giants planned to cut him well before last season ended and says his paltry numbers are proof. "Halfway through the year, you're like, 'OK, I'm balling,'...
NASA plans mission to explore an asteroid so valuable, it could crash the economy
NASA has set the date for a trip to an asteroid that could be worth “quadrillions” of dollars. The Discovery Mission will launch in summer 2022, with a planned arrival...
Newlyweds blame hotel for getting dozens of guests sick on their big day
The happiest day of their lives turned out to be one they wish they could forget. Newlyweds from Atlanta are suing a Marriott hotel after they and dozens of their...
Unruly passenger in Trump hat gets booted from flight
An unruly passenger wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat was booted from a Newark-bound United Airlines flight in Shanghai, China — as a crowd chanted “Lock him up!,” according...
Richard Sherman's grudges are tearing Seahawks apart
Two seasons have not erased one play. The Seahawks locker room has been in a civil war since their last-minute Super Bowl XLIX loss to the Patriots with the franchise's...
LaVar Ball ready to profit off sexist rant
LaVar Ball's Big Baller Brand is expanding — at the expense of Fox Sports' Kristine Leahy. The controversy-magnet father of top NBA prospect Lonzo Ball recently launched a series of T-shirts...
Famous NBA daughter won't take Bill Simmons' arrogance
The internet doesn't forget. Former ESPN personality Bill Simmons got burned badly by the daughter of an NBA owner, who went deep into the archives to spotlight his fall from sports-media...
Philippine soldiers attack ISIS-linked militants in besieged city
MARAWI, Philippines — Philippine government forces launched "precision attacks" Thursday to clear militants linked to the Islamic State group from a southern city that has been under siege since a...
Cocky skier survives 60-foot drop into a crevasse
A skier in Switzerland named Jamie Mullner tumbled 60 feet into a crevasse, despite being warned about the deep hole. Fortunately for him, his friends witnessed the fall, and the...
China slams US for sending Navy destroyer into disputed waters
BEIJING — China protested a U.S. Navy patrol that sent a guided missile destroyer near a group of man-made islands in the South China Sea on Thursday in the first...
Man and stepdaughter among final victims identified at scene of bombing
The last of the unidentified dead from the Manchester terror bombing were identified on Thursday, with a man and his teenage stepdaughter, a 14-year-old girl, and a mom added to...
Miami Marlins owner will have to cut price to sell team
Miami Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria, unable to attract a bid at his already reduced $1.3 billion asking price, may soon face a tough choice — cut the price a second...
Sears sees first quarterly profit in two years
Sears Holdings reported its first quarterly profit in nearly two years, as the retailer benefited from the sale of its Craftsman brand and a program to cut $1.25 billion in...
Trump being kept away from cable news during foreign trip
White House officials are keeping President Trump on a tight rein during his first foreign trip, limiting the amount of time he watches television and allowing only one app on...
Reporter says GOP candidate lied about 'body slam' incident
The reporter who claims he was "body-slammed" by a Montana GOP congressional candidate rebutted the politician’s account of the incident, saying he never laid a finger on him. "The only...
Family has no idea why principal killed himself in school parking lot
Relatives of a high school principal in Texas are struggling to understand why he killed himself just minutes after handing in his resignation on Tuesday — saying the educator gave no signs...
Best Buy shares surge 15 percent on strong sales, cost cuts
Best Buy reported an unexpected rise in first-quarter comparable sales, and the No. 1 US electronics retailer said it planned to save $600 million in costs by the end of...
The ultimate guide to dining out in the Hamptons
The founder of NYC Wine & Food Fest, Lee Brian Schrager, dishes on the Hamptons' hottest restaurants. Sag Harbor Grindstone Coffee & Donuts Bring a bag of Grindstone’s pad-Thai-inspired doughnuts, complete...
EU official says issues remain 'open' after meeting with Trump
European Union official after meeting with President Trump on Thursday said the two leaders do not see eye-to-eye on several key issues - including Russia. "My feeling is that we...
Cops arrest teen for stabbing four students outside school
Police have arrested and charged the teen who stabbed four fellow students in front of their Manhattan school. Juan Gomez, 16, turned himself in to police at the Midtown North...
How this rock star's cross-dressing past helped his Broadway career
On a recent afternoon at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in Midtown Manhattan, Brendon Urie of Panic! at the Disco is on the verge of collapse. It’s not because of any...
Pilot refuses to fly because of 'Jihadist' WiFi built by passenger
A pilot refused to fly a packed plane after a passenger labeled his personal WiFi Jihadist Cell London 1. A tourist spotted the disturbing WiFi hotspot title as he boarded...
Fearless driver clings to hood, stops carjackers
This Milwaukee woman gave a high-octane performance in stopping carjackers from stealing her SUV at a gas station. Melissa Smith, 28, was filling up at a BP station downtown Tuesday...
Rocket Lab launches test rocket into space from New Zealand
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — California-based company Rocket Lab said Thursday it had launched a test rocket into space from its New Zealand launch pad, although the rocket didn't reach orbit...
5 things that can cause hair loss for teenage girls
If you’re an aging adult, you've probably come to terms with and have started to accept that you’re slowly losing your hair. On the other hand, what if you are...
Queen visits children wounded in concert attack
Britain's Queen Elizabeth visited the hospitalized child victims of the Manchester terror attack on Thursday. The 90-year-old monarch traveled to the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, where several kids wounded during...
Mystery surrounds report of dead climbers on Mount Everest
KATHMANDU, Nepal — Nepalese officials are casting doubt on the reported discovery of four bodies at the highest camp on Mount Everest. Officials said Wednesday that a team of Sherpa...
Man hit by train in possible suicide bid
A man was seriously injured Thursday morning when he was struck by a subway train in Queens, officials said. The man was hit by the 7 train as it was...
Officer was with family at Ariana Grande concert when killed
The off-duty police officer killed in the attack at the Manchester Arena was identified Thursday as Elaine McIver, whose husband was critically injured in the blast. “Elaine was a much...
Park Avenue divorcees pay this woman big bucks for their revenge makeovers
Divorce doesn't have to be ugly — if you've got the budget. "My tagline is, 'There's no ugly women, just lazy ones,' which is also Coco Chanel's quote," New York...
British authorities stop sharing bombing intel amid leaks
British authorities have stopped sharing information on the Manchester suicide bomb attack with the US, arguing that investigation leaks are hindering their probe. In particular, officials are furious that photos...
Bomb making material found in UK linked to terror network
British authorities have found bomb-making materials that could be primed for attacks, reinforcing their suspicion that a local terror network had been created, according to a report. One suspicious device...
Concert bomber spotted buying backpack days before attack
Surveillance images that police believe show the Manchester suicide bomber just days before the terror attack were released Thursday night. The images allegedly show bomber Salman Abedi walking through the...
Obama gets rock-star welcome in Berlin
Former President Obama, who received a rock-star welcome in Germany during an appearance with Chancellor Angela Merkel, urged world leaders not to give into isolationism, saying "we can't hide behind...
This divorcee hired a consultant for her $20K revenge makeover
Divorce doesn't have to be ugly — if you've got the budget. "My tagline is, 'There's no ugly women, just lazy ones,' which is also Coco Chanel's quote," New York...
Why terrorists love to target concerts
When a suicide bomber detonated explosives in the Manchester Arena in the United Kingdom, killing concertgoers as they filed out of pop star Ariana Grande’s show, he joined a particularly...
NATO chief says alliance will join anti-'Islamic State' coalition
BRUSSELS — NATO’s chief has affirmed that the alliance will join the international coalition fighting the Islamic State group but will not wage war against the extremists, as U.S. President...
Mark Zuckerberg will give Harvard graduation speech
NEW YORK — Mark Zuckerberg is giving a commencement address at Harvard, where he dropped out 12 years ago to focus on Facebook. Zuckerberg, 33, follows another famous Harvard dropout,...
Two more arrests made in relation to UK concert bombing
MANCHESTER, England — Police have arrested two more people and are searching a new site in Manchester suspected of links to the bombing that killed 22 people at a pop...
Masahiro Tanaka mystery: Is this the start he gets back on track?
Masahiro Tanaka said he feels fine physically and he has been working with pitching coach Larry Rothschild about fixing what’s gone so horribly wrong for much of this season —...
Why Terry Collins pulled Robert Gsellman after just 84 pitches
The slider was good, the sinker even better. And the pitch count for Mets starter Robert Gsellman was better yet. The young right-hander, holding a 5-3 lead, was at 84...
Chapman who? Dellin Betances dominating in closer's absence
It would be easy for Dellin Betances to look at the month — at least — that he’s stepping into the Yankees closer role as an opportunity to redeem himself...
Newly appointed head of complaint board was subject of workplace complaints
The city’s newly appointed Civilian Complaint Review Board head was once the subject of workplace complaints, himself — including claims that he joked about giving his children “black names” and...
Hamidou Diallo won't become an NBA none-and-done after all
Hamidou Diallo stayed true to his word. It just took the ultra-talented Queens wing nearly until the midnight deadline for college basketball players to withdraw from the NBA Draft to...
Why Jacoby Ellsbury injury won't bring up Clint Frazier
It’s the next test they didn’t want, but were destined to get. The Yankees have faced injury adversity this season with their catching, their infield and their bullpen, plus a...
The moment this dog realizes she's been left at a shelter will break your heart
Electra is a beautiful dog who has had a tough life. The 4-year-old pit bull mix was surrendered to a dog shelter by her family. There is nothing new about...
Boy at Yankee Stadium struck in head by Chris Carter broken bat
A young boy was struck in the head by Chris Carter’s broken bat and carried out of Yankee Stadium in the seventh inning of Wednesday night’s 3-0 win over the...
Ben Carson says poverty is a 'state of mind'
WASHINGTON — Housing Secretary Ben Carson says poverty is a "state of mind." In a radio interview Wednesday, the former neurosurgeon said parents need to instill in their children the...
Stitches just wants to have Fun
Fun, fun, fun, here it comes. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has eased regulations on TD celebrations for the coming season. You may use the ball as a prop, but anything...
Arrest warrant issued for Bikram yoga founder
LOS ANGELES — A California judge on Wednesday issued an arrest warrant for the founder of Bikram yoga, who's been ordered to hand over proceeds from his global fitness business...
Out-of-control prison brawl sends multiple guards, inmates to the hospital
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A fight between two California prisoners quickly raged out of control Wednesday and forced correctional officers to open fire to stop a melee that sent eight guards...
Terry Collins is miserable with two questions haunting him
Perhaps the only issue Terry Collins wanted to discuss less than injuries in his pregame media gathering Wednesday was bullpen management. And because those were the subjects of the day...
Passengers reportedly warned workers about unruly man on AA flight
HONOLULU — Before a flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu took off carrying a passenger whose in-flight behavior prompted bomb-threat procedures and military fighter jets to escort the plane, passengers...
Lou Piniella will always wonder 'what if' when it comes to A-Rod
In March 1976, Yankees owner George Steinbrenner and manager Billy Martin instituted a rule forbidding players from having beards, mustaches or long hair. When outfielder Lou “Sweet Lou” Piniella arrived...
Hollywood's summer movie season is off to a rough start
Tinseltown’s hopes for a $5 billion summer are already fizzling, with a couple of flicks crashing out of the gate. Warner Bros.’ “King Arthur” and Fox’s “Alien: Covenant” both disappointed...