June 1, 2017
Debut novels create a frenzy at BookExpo
A rugby-like scrum for advance copies of six debut novels at the end of the presentation on Buzz Books was so frenzied that one bookseller wondered, “Is this a fire...
New video shows Tiger Woods struggling to take breathalyzer test
A staggering, woozy Tiger Woods is seen taking a breathalyzer test in a newly released video made after his DUI arrest Monday. Woods, who is handcuffed, seems to barely understand...
Kellyanne Conway: Nothing will stop Trump from tweeting
Aide Kellyanne Conway said President Trump will never stop tweeting — even though lawyers inside his White House fear it could be used against him in legal proceedings. “He wants...
Kevin Durant goes off as Warriors thrash LeBron and Cavaliers
OAKLAND, Calif. — The offseason addition of superstar Kevin Durant to Golden State’s stable of thoroughbreds clearly made the Warriors, to many observers, the NBA’s favored choice. Favored, not invincible....
Teacher's terrible awards also included 'blending in with white people'
A Texas middle school teacher under fire last week for awarding a "most likely to become a terrorist" superlative handed out more than one offensive accolade. Anthony Aguirre Junior High...
German tabloid's front-page message to Trump: 'F--k you!'
President Trump's plan to pull out of the Paris climate accord isn't going over so well in Germany, apparently. On Thursday, a local newspaper there decided to run a headline...
Trump asks Supreme Court to reinstate travel ban
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to reinstate its ban on travelers from six mostly Muslim countries. The Justice Department filing to the high court late...
Stitches banks with Chase
Get Mr. Met on the phone! Now that we know ball boys can obstruct, block and impede play on live foul balls, I believe we may have found a new...
Teacher used hidden cam to take photos up students' skirts: cops
A New Jersey high school teacher was busted Wednesday for allegedly taking videos and photos up female students' skirts with a hidden camera. The Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office said Eric...
Michael Conforto knows why he isn't hitting
Michael Conforto knows what a slump feels like, and his current struggles don’t qualify. “I wouldn’t call it a slump,” the young outfielder said after the Mets lost their second...
Oscar López Rivera won't be honored at Puerto Rican Day parade after all
Former terror leader Oscar López Rivera will not be honored at this year’s Puerto Rican Day parade, after the ex-FALN chieftain decided to turn down the award in the face...
This touching French Open moment will steal your heart
PARIS — Juan Martin del Potro quickly went from fierce competitor to friendly consoler at the French Open, showing deep reserves of compassion for an opponent who had to stop...
Aaron Hicks and Gary Sanchez outbursts propel CC, Yankees
TORONTO — With the Yankees’ universe stressed about Masahiro Tanaka’s recent struggles and drunk on Aaron Judge’s first two months, other names have been given the backup singer treatment. On...
Stepdad arrested after teen girl found dead on side of the road
TUCSON, Ariz. — Police in Tucson have arrested the stepfather of a teenage Vail girl whose body was found a day after she was reported missing on May 10. Police...
After-school program with alleged ‘torture’ closet has history of violations
The Manhattan after- school program where a 6-year-old boy was repeatedly locked in a tiny closet racked up a staggering 54 state violations since December 2015, records show. As reported...
Millennial vinyl startup cues up success
You wouldn’t expect a couple of millennials who grew up on Napster to stake their career on vinyl — but the co-founders of Vinyl Me, Please have done just that....
Why Phil Mickelson craves this non-major above all others
DUBLIN, Ohio — Phil Mickelson hasn’t won a tournament since the 2013 British Open. But his results since then, for the most part, have been pretty positive. He has been...
Senior lenders at odds with J.Crew over debt restructuring
J.Crew is having a harder time than expected refashioning the company’s debt, The Post has learned. The once hot but recently struggling New York retailer, now led by CEO Mickey...
Anti-Trump books to take center stage at BookExpo
Given the politically charged environment, there was a surprising dearth of political offerings at BookExpo — and most of such books coming out this fall are anti-President Trump works. One...
Masahiro Tanaka's struggles can be traced to 1 missing ingredient
TORONTO — Those who believe Masahiro Tanaka, in the worst skid of his Yankees career, can be fixed by overhauling every aspect of the struggling right-hander’s game should save their...
Man sets home on fire to get girlfriend to leave: cops
That's one way to dump someone. A Mississippi man was arrested after he allegedly burned down his mobile home Saturday to get his girlfriend to leave. Aaron Augustinowicz, 62, was...
Internet troll a no-show as money manager nears court victory
Brett Hickey just inched closer to blocking an anonymous online troll. An attorney for the 38-year old New York money manager appeared before a judge in Manhattan state court Thursday...
Parents race to save toddler from 'childhood Alzheimer's'
A Massachusetts couple is in a race against time to save their 13-month-old son from an extremely rare, fatal disease often referred to as “childhood Alzheimer’s.” Last month, Purnell “Nell”...
Hungry crooks break into IHOP to grill a few burgers
Two Florida men are wanted for cooking up trouble at an IHOP. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said that the men broke into the Middle Keys greasy spoon early Sunday...
As city panders to militant cyclists, everyone else pays
Bicycling advocates crow that some 86,000 people now bike to work every day in New York City — a 50 percent jump over 10 years ago. But while our politicians...
Crooks could face harsher punishment for crimes in parks
It’s the long arm of the lawn! Crooks convicted of committing serious crimes in parks would face harsher penalties under a bill a Brooklyn Assemblyman plans on introducing in Albany...
Suspect in resort attack dead of apparent suicide: police
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine police say the suspect in the attack on a hotel and casino complex near Manila's airport has been found dead of apparent suicide. Metropolitan Manila police...
Reinforcements are coming for Mets and not a moment too soon
It remains to be determined whether it will be too late to salvage the season, but reinforcements are on the way for the Mets. Seth Lugo, pitching with a partially...
Trump is continuing the Obama administration's disturbing trend
The Trump administration has been exhaustingly eventful, but almost none of the events has involved Congress. The beginning of Donald Trump’s presidency has been an extension of the past six...
St. John's counts on ace after 'best freshman year in history'
When the St. John’s baseball season opened in mid-February, Sean Mooney was an afterthought. As the Red Storm begin the NCAA Tournament on Friday, he may hold the key to...
Jordan Spieth starting to have fun again and is in Memorial hunt
DUBLIN, Ohio — Only a couple of weeks ago, everyone in golf was asking: What is wrong with Jordan Spieth? He missed the cut at the Players Championship and then...
This teen suffers from rare 'Sleeping Beauty' syndrome
A Florida teen with dreams of becoming a doctor is suffering from a rare disorder that’s causing him to sleep through some of life’s biggest events. “When it comes to...
Disney CEO becomes second exec to bail on Trump
Disney CEO Bob Iger has also chosen to cut ties with the White House Advisory Council — making him the second chief executive to bail on President Trump after Trump...
The first crack in the US college cartel
When it comes to the cost of college, we may have reached the tipping point. According to a recent report in the New York Times, several colleges contacted applicants they...
High school apologizes for student's 'sexist' yearbook quote
A North Carolina high school principal apologized on Wednesday after a student's offensive statement was published in the school's yearbook. A senior at Panther Creek High School in Wake County...
Ray Rice's second career begins in his hometown
Ray Rice is starting from the bottom rung of the coaching ladder. Three years after his attack on then-fiancée, Janay, essentially ended his career as a player, the infamous NFL...
Hugh Jackman in a mad search for next Broadway hit
Hugh Jackman is on the hunt for a new Broadway show — and it’s not going to be a musical comedy romp like “The Boy from Oz.” Sources say Jackman,...
Bronx DA overreached with murder charge for NYPD cop
Bronx DA Darcel Clark clearly overcharged in indicting NYPD Sgt. Hugh Barry for second-degree murder. Indeed, she may wind up failing to get a conviction on the lesser chargers of...
In ditching Paris deal, Trump does right by America and the world
In quitting the Paris Accord, President Trump on Thursday did nothing to shift the course of US environmental policy — not even on carbon emissions. But he did put the...
Sugar baby says she's addicted to travel, not the sex
Meet the glamorous woman who jets all over the world on travel dates with married men and other total strangers, but insists she is not a gold digger. Heidy Pandora,...
Mom told cops kids abducted by a stranger -- not her husband
LEXINGTON, Tenn. — Police in Tennessee say a woman failed to tell them her husband, and not a stranger, had abducted her and her four young children. The Jackson Sun...
Hillary Clinton's 'excuses tour' hits a new low
Call it the most epic “defeat lap” ever: Hillary Clinton can’t stop showing the world why she lost. At a conference in California on Wednesday, she insisted her email mess...
Daily Mets sideshow distracting us from what's really wrong
You can consume yourself in the auxiliary antics du jour, if that makes you feel better, if that allows you to forget about the more pressing and depressing matters at...
How is heroin like the internet? They're addictive in the same way
A visit to the doctor may be just a click away. People who go online a lot experience significant physiological changes — including increased heart rate and blood pressure —...
William Shatner is weirdly obsessed with horses
Hay — the final frontier. William Shatner, who played Captain Kirk on “Star Trek” for three seasons and seven movies, is peeling back yet another layer of his complex personality:...
Woman busted for stealing from cemeteries to decorate home
VIENNA TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A Michigan woman is accused of stealing a handmade bench, flowers and other objects from local cemeteries that were later used to decorate her home. Lisa...
Divorcée's big mouth is costing her big money
An Upper East Side woman better learn to stop trashing her ex-husband — or she’s going to forfeit her entire divorce award. An appeals court has further slashed the $855,000...
Carl Reiner's life advice for senior citizens: 'Get off your ass’
Carl Reiner’s refreshingly humorous take on being 95 years old is reflected in his new HBO documentary, “If You’re Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast.” The doc’s title refers to...
Activist investor to sue after losing proxy fight with Taubman
Activist investor Jonathan Litt is not ready to admit defeat in its battle against mall REIT Taubman Centers. Despite months of urging from Litt’s Land and Buildings hedge fund, preliminary...
How a psychopath is made
Two "extreme" parenting styles have been linked to children becoming criminal psychopaths in later life, a study has revealed. The Norwegian University of Science and Technology interviewed high-security prisoners and...
Dad overdoses on heroin to teach his addict son a lesson
A Sheepshead Bay father was so angry when he found his heroin addict son’s stash that he shot it up himself and almost died of an overdose — just to...
Driver thwarts carjacking with genius use of key fob
DARLINGTON, S.C. — Authorities say a quick-thinking driver thwarted a car-jacking by a jail inmate in South Carolina. Arrest warrants say Ezekiel Stevenson yanked a driver from his car during...
The young Giants who are impressing at OTAs
No Odell Beckham Jr.? No problem for the Giants assembled at their OTAs. Their star receiver has thus far opted out of the voluntary workouts. A sixth OTA practice arrives...
College offers course on 'Abolition of Whiteness'
A public college in New York City is offering an undergraduate class called the "Abolition of Whiteness," adding to what critics say is a growing number of courses aimed at...
'Flaccid fiend' gets one day in jail, probation for beating girlfriend
The infamous “flaccid fiend” — who earned his nickname for chronic impotence during sex attacks on women nearly two decades ago — was sentenced to one day in jail and...
Goldman Sachs CEO's first-ever tweet slams Trump’s climate decision
Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein is hot under the collar about President Trump’s decision on Thursday to pull out of the Paris climate agreement. Blankfein, in a tweet, called the...
Glitter-bombing hipsters are coming for your Instagram feed
The Confetti Project is setting up a pop-up photo booth this weekend at Williamsburg’s Artists & Fleas market, where you can have a glitter-bombed portrait taken while answering questions about...
Mr. Met's middle finger joins long list of humiliating Mets moments
The Mets issued a public apology Wednesday night after Mr. Met was caught on video giving the finger to a fan. The incident joins a long list of Amazin’ly humiliating...
Cops save stolen yorkies after highway chase
MADISON, Ga. — Three stolen puppies are back home in Georgia after authorities chased two men fleeing with them down the interstate. The Telegraph of Macon reports the Georgia Department...
The one thing Jesus, Gandhi and Hitler all have in common
The act of “trolling” wasn’t something invented by Twitter users and Facebook commenters — John Lennon was trying to do something similar 50 years ago. This week in 1967, The...
Mom whose sister beat her son to death with belt begs judge for mercy
A woman whose 4-year-old son was beaten to death by her own sister demonstrated remarkable forgiveness Thursday when she pleaded with a judge to show her killer sibling leniency. "I'm...
Kristaps Porzingis shot down in big way by model on Instagram
Kristaps Porzingis blew off his Knicks exit interview; model Ines Nikic blew off him -- while smooching another man. The Knicks' Latvian sensation tried to play the fame (and good...
Philippine authorities deny ISIS was behind resort attack, blame lone robber
A lone gunman sparked panic — and fears of terrorism — in Manila early Friday when he opened fire inside a casino, sending terrified guests and workers fleeing. But authorities...
Meet the metal band inspired by the dorkiest 'Simpsons' character
As hard-core fans of “The Simpsons” know, Ned Flanders’ idea of rocking out is singing songs from his “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” album at an acceptable volume. But...
France, Germany and Italy say Paris climate deal 'cannot be renegotiated'
The leaders of France, Germany and Italy say the Paris climate accord cannot be renegotiated as President Donald Trump has demanded. French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and...
Golf legend who lost Masters on 'stupid' math error dead at 94
DUBLIN, Ohio -- Roberto De Vicenzo, best known for signing an incorrect scorecard at the 1968 Masters, which denied him a spot in a playoff, died Thursday in his native...
Couple charged with sex crimes after hosting boozy teen parties
A Michigan couple was hit with charges after hosting sex-filled ragers for teens where they supplied booze and drugs. John Brown, 41, and Ashley Brown, 30, were each charged with...
Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman is one fierce feminist
This Wonder Woman doesn’t just have to save humankind — she’s also tasked with rescuing the DC cinematic franchise and the reputation of female superhero movies. That’s a heavy lift...
'Captain Underpants' author writes his books in a Japanese cave
For 20 years, Dav Pilkey has been writing his “Captain Underpants” books — 12 in total — delighting kids and, sometimes, dismaying their parents. His hugely popular series is about...
Broadway musical uses real trees for touching 9/11 lesson
The tree was dead, chopped down with two dozen others for the set of Broadway’s “Come From Away.” But a few months ago, something odd happened: That tree began to...
Elon Musk quits as Trump adviser after Paris climate deal decision
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk bailed out as one of the White House’s top tech advisers Thursday after President Trump took America out of the Paris climate agreement. “Am...
Demetri Martin: 'I'm every a--hole who moved from NYC to LA'
Demetri Martin’s career path is as squiggly as one of his line drawings. A onetime NYU law student, he quit to pursue stand-up comedy, wryly riffing on language (“I think...
These badass pro athletes are real-life Wonder Women
If it’s a beach holiday you’re looking for, the island of Themyscira is not the place for you. Wonder Woman’s mystical homeland is populated by a godlike race of warrior...
Dems' problem is with the working class and other notable comments
Dem pollster: Party’s Woes Reach Into Voter Base It’s been widely noted that Democrats won’t start winning until they can reconnect with white working-class voters. But Stanley Greenberg at The...
Terry Collins tossed as Mets show little life in loss
At least manager Terry Collins didn’t give a Mr. Met-inspired salute after getting ejected. On a day that featured the latest in a string of weird occurrences involving his ballclub,...
College closed due to 'direct threat to campus safety'
A college in Washington state was closed Thursday in response to a “direct threat” to campus safety, university officials said. A message posted on The Evergreen State College's website said...
Long-haired girl meets hotel pool filter in worst way possible
A 6-year-old girl nearly drowned in a hotel swimming pool when her hair got sucked into the filter while she was vacationing on an island in the Canaries, her mother...
The weirdest sex laws from around the world
If you’re going abroad with your other half or even considering getting lucky with a holiday romance this summer, you might want to brush up on your local laws before...
How rogue passengers are still evading airport security
Aviation security forces are locked in a cat-and-mouse game with would-be attackers as they fight to prevent hijacking attempts like the one seen on a flight out of Melbourne, Australia...
Inside Saddam Hussein's final days in US captivity
They hadn’t signed up for this. The squad from the 551st Military Police Company was a dusty dozen who’d enlisted out of a combination of patriotism, a steady paycheck, or...
Two huge black holes are merging into one monster black hole
Two black holes have been spotted merging to form a gigantic space monster so huge it could swallow up our entire planet and then snack on the rest of the...
Astronomers detect more of Einstein's ripples in space
Ripples in space from black holes that collided billions of light years from Earth have been detected for the third time, researchers said Thursday. The ripples – called gravitational waves...
Knicks in trade talks for first-round pick, Blazers forward
The Knicks reportedly have asked about trading for one of the capped-out Trail Blazers’ three first-round picks in the NBA Draft. The Trail Blazers are open to deals for some...
Wanna sell your house? Paint your bathroom this color
Some homeowners have reason to celebrate feeling “blue.” Homes with blue bathrooms — specifically light shades like powder blue or periwinkle — fetched $5,400 more than expected when sold, according...
Trump pulls US out of Paris climate deal
President Trump announced Thursday that the US will pull out of the Paris global climate pact — fulfilling a campaign promise but alarming other world leaders and even going against...
YES' Meredith Marakovits on why these Yankees feel different
YES Network reporter Meredith Marakovits talks with The Post’s Justin Terranova about the Yankees’ revival, Aaron Judge’s demeanor and her favorite broadcasting moment. Q: How would you define the atmosphere...
Walmart is asking workers to deliver packages after their shifts
The largest US retailer is looking a lot like a mom-and-pop operation. Instead of buying vans or hiring professional delivery workers, Walmart has started asking its sales associates, stock clerks...
What makes Mike Breen the lasting voice of the NBA Finals
“Who is that?” “Who?” “Who are you talking about again?” The instinctive answer to a question about Mike Breen by those who work next to him is universal: Bust his...
Dreamed you didn't graduate college? It came true for these students
A university in Scotland sent its student body into a panic Thursday when it erroneously fired off an email telling them they wouldn't be graduating, according to reports. Horrified students...
Ex-Morgan Stanley trader barred for hiding Venezuela bond buys
One Wall Street bank that wasn’t buying controversial Venezuelan bonds was Morgan Stanley — or so it thought. A broker watchdog banned ex-bond trader John Batista Bocchino on Thursday for...
Your body is begging you to take a vacation
Ever feel guilty for using your vacation days — even when you’ve earned them? You’re not alone. “People assume this is the way Americans have always been, like it’s just...
Cops hunting for dad who took infant son on motorcycle ride
A Texas man is facing felony charges after riding his motorcycle with his infant son atop its gas tank, authorities said. Anthony Braddick Welsh, 30, is being sought by deputies...
Mets victimized by other team's ball boy in wild blooper
The Mets have been battling self-inflicted wounds for years. But even for them, this was different. A foul popup with the bases loaded and one out fell to the ground...
Ethiopia turns off entire internet so students can't cheat on exams
Ethiopia has cut off internet access nationwide until at least June 8 to try to stop cheats from posting high school exam papers on social media, a government official said...
Thick, black smoke billows near Vatican in Rome
Clouds of thick, black smoke billowed over the Vatican Thursday following a fire that broke out in a neighboring district, according to reports. Worried residents tweeted pictures of the heavy...
High-achieving rich kids pay dearly in mental health
New research reveals high school students from affluent communities are more likely to battle drug or alcohol addiction in their 20s. The research, carried out by Colombia University, found that...
Hiram Monserrate gets a clear path back into politics
Queens City Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras-Copeland, a front-runner to become the next speaker, has suddenly dropped her re-election run. The only contender in the race for her Corona district seat is...
State GOP leader needles de Blasio with new demand for school funding transparency
State Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan has sent a second letter demanding that Mayor de Blasio and his Department of Education submit detailed financial data before the Legislature extends mayoral...
This gooey grilled cheese is a perfect National Doughnut Day treat
“The Flamin’ Hot Doughnut Grilled Cheese” has arrived. This savory snack is the collaboration of The Doughnut Project bakery and Clinton Hall, a trendy bar located in New York’s Financial...
ISIS claims responsibility for Manila resort attack
A shooting erupted at a popular hotel and leisure complex in Manila early Friday, sending terrified guests and workers fleeing from an attack claimed by ISIS, according to reports. Police,...
North Korea's answer to the iPad is straight out of 2010
North Korea likes Apple products so much, it's released out a homegrown version of the iPad. But its new tablet is so similar to Steve Jobs’ creation its makers haven’t...
Dozens of Libya-bound migrants die of thirst in Sahara Desert
At least 44 Libya-bound migrants — including babies — died of thirst in the scorching Sahara Desert after their truck broke down in northern Niger, according to officials. Six surviving...
US joins short list of countries if Trump pulls out of Paris climate deal
If President Trump backs out of the Paris climate accord, he would align the US with only two other United Nations members that have not supported the pact - Syria...
Stable says this carriage horse's stall is not animal abuse
What a load of horse hockey! A worried city building inspector snapped a photo of a carriage horse inside her "filthy" stall on Manhattan’s West Side -- but the stable...
Humans are killing the planet and all its inhabitants
We’re our own worst enemy. Humans -- rather than a giant meteor or a super-volcano -- will be behind Earth's next mass extinction, researchers predict in a special edition of...
Second suspect arrested for quadruple homicide during bad coke deal
The feds have busted a second suspect in a quadruple homicide probe that has already snagged a Westchester County police officer -- and led an ex-NYPD cop to fatally shoot...
Creep pleads guilty to recording sex with drugged women
A Milwaukee man accused of exploiting drug-addicted prostitutes by paying them for sex and secretly recording the trysts after injecting them with heroin pleaded guilty to just a fraction of...
Fan says Mr. Met showered with profane heckles before bird-flip
Say what you want about Mr. Met — but you better not insult his momma. The ball-headed Mets mascot flipped off fans at Wednesday night’s game after he was forced...
Ivanka shoe factory disavows any knowledge of missing activists
A Chinese company that makes shoes for Ivanka Trump's brand on Thursday said it didn't know the whereabouts of three activists who were detained or have gone missing while investigating...
Feds probe meeting between Russian envoy, Trump aides
The feds and congressional investigators are scrutinizing an event at a DC hotel April 2016 at which then-candidate Donald Trump, Jeff Sessions and Jared Kushner may have met privately with...
Harvard students can now study 'Game of Thrones'
Incoming freshmen, take note: You can now study “Game of Thrones” at college — at least at Harvard University, which is set to offer a Westeros-themed class this fall. The...
'I'm going to die': Slain Uber driver sought help after machete attack
The doomed Uber driver attacked by a machete-wielding teenage girl desperately sought help after the "heinous" and unprovoked attack, prosecutors said this week in court. “Help me, help me! I’m...
Vampire bats are terrorizing Brazilians as they sleep
Vampire bats are the stuff of nightmares in northeast Brazil, where locals are waking up to blood-soaked sheets and bite marks on their toes, heels and elbows. An unprecedented rise in...
Find the naked people in these works of art
An innovative artist has camouflaged nude bodies by painting them into the worlds most expensive artworks. New York body artist, Trina Merry picked the 20 top dearest paintings, then photographed...
Comey will go public about Russian interference next week
WASHINGTON – Ousted FBI Director James Comey will testify Thursday in public about Russian interference in the US election. The Senate Intelligence Committee announced that Comey will appear at 10...
Your nightmares might be a dementia warning sign
Thrashing and screaming in your sleep might be an early sign of a neurological disorder. Scientists have discovered that patients who suffer from REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) are more...
Will Kevin Durant really give up millions for Warriors plot?
Kevin Durant has talked about wanting to stay with the Warriors long term, and he’s reportedly willing to put his money where his mouth is and take a lesser contract...
Marathon-running granny is in better shape than you
This 94-year-old granny is the oldest female marathon runner in the world — and she’s not slowing down. On Sunday, Harriette Thompson will be running her 17th race at the...
Tennis hothead's latest meltdown: Racket smash, beer order
https://twitter.com/morunien/status/870293988237914112 It's not a good day for a Perrier. Australian tennis bad boy Nick Kyrgios lost his cool during his frustrating second-round match Thursday at the French Open against Kevin...
How the zen of J.R. Smith applies to Carmelo Anthony
OAKLAND, Calif. – It has been a year of near unfathomable highs and lows for the Cavaliers' J.R. Smith. He experienced the exhilaration of winning an NBA championship. But he...
Some people still somehow believe that the world is flat
There is a growing conspiracy about the map of Australia and it has nothing do with the fact it looks like Scooby Doo. According to a bizarre online movement, the...
Employee behind Mr. Met middle finger will stay in organization
Mr. Met is not out of a job. The Mets employee who flipped a bird at fans while wearing the mascot costume after Wednesday’s 7-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers...
These 2017 stats will make you question your baseball sanity
Did you notice over the first two months of the season that... -- Freddie Freeman (1.209) and Mike Trout (1.203) ranked 1-2 in OPS. But both will soon fall out...
Why 'Wonder Woman' is less American than ever
The long-awaited “Wonder Woman” has generated more buzz than any movie this year, and rightly so. She’s the most beloved and iconic female superhero ever, yet it’s taken decades —...
Navratilova leads tennis revolt against lesbian-hating legend
Martina Navratilova has written an emotional open letter to the arena named after Margaret Court in the wake of Court’s recent comments about homosexuality. There were calls for Melbourne Park’s...
Nigel Farage is 'person of interest' in Russia probe
Far-right Brit pol Nigel Farage is a “person of interest” in the feds’ probe of possible collusion between the Kremlin and President Trump’s campaign, a new report said Thursday. Farage,...
More politicians pull out of Puerto Rican Day Parade
Key members of the New York City’s congressional delegation are skipping the Puerto Rican Day Parade as the furor mounts over its plan to honor convicted terrorist leader Oscar Lopez...
Trump's public golf course blames bad weather for sad revenues
Revenues at President Trump’s public golf course in the Bronx dropped 12.7 percent in its second year of operations, which his reps are blaming on Mother Nature. Trump Golf Links...
Doctors warn women against putting wasp nests in their vaginas
Women are being warned against trying a bizarre new trend that suggests using ground-up wasp nests to tighten and rejuvenate their vaginas. Some online retailers have been selling oak galls,...
Follow this cliff diver's advice for facing your fears
Most of us use the phrase "I would rather jump off a cliff" when referring to running into an ex-boyfriend in sweatpants at the supermarket, but Rhiannon Iffland calls that...
Giants sign rookie receiver, son of college hoops legend
The Giants on Thursday signed Jerome Lane Jr., a rookie receiver from Akron whose father, Jerome Lane, was the definition of an impact player as a backboard-shattering basketball star at...
Giraffe dies during dental operation at zoo
An 11-year-old giraffe died of complications from a dental procedure it had at a New Jersey zoo, officials said. Hodari, an 18-foot-tall Masai giraffe at Turtle Back Zoo in West...
Ken Jennings beefs with Trump Jr. after mocking Barron
A best-selling children’s book author and “Jeopardy!” champion is under fire for mocking President Trump’s 11-year-old son, Barron, over the grisly photo of Kathy Griffin holding a faux severed head...
Man dies after fight with husband of sheriff's deputy
A young father died after a fight with the husband of a sheriff’s deputy in Texas, authorities said – and the victim's wife claims she won't see justice served. Johnny...
Hundreds of terminally ill Californians got life-ending meds
SAN DIEGO -- At least 504 terminally ill Californians have requested a prescription for life-ending drugs since a state law allowing physician-assisted deaths went into effect in June 2016, marking...
Bounty hunters spark deadly shootout in a Texas car dealership
Violence erupted in a car dealership in Texas when two bounty hunters confronted a man wanted for failing to appear on first-degree charges in Minnesota. The bounty hunters, Fidel Garcia Jr....
This feud between NBA backups is getting out of control
Forget LeBron vs. Durant, this is the feud the NBA needs. Glen "Big Baby" Davis has been critical of his former coach Doc Rivers, calling the Clippers' coach/president "overrated." That...
Obamas buy $8.1 million DC mansion
Barack and Michelle Obama have snapped up the 1920s brick house they were renting in the posh Washington, DC, neighborhood of Kalorama for $8.1 million. The former president and his...
Team Trump holds off on moving embassy to Jerusalem
President Trump has renewed a waiver that delays the relocation of the US Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem for six months. The president has said he was...
Burger King bows to Belgian monarch, pulls ad stunt
Burger King has ditched an overseas ad campaign that asked Belgian burger hounds to “crown” the fast-food giant as the true ruler of the European country — a stunt that...
The Stanley Cup is breaking Carrie Underwood
No one is more frustrated with the referees in the Stanley Cup Finals than Carrie Underwood. Underwood, who is married to Nashville Predators captain Mike Fisher, went on an anguished...
'It needs a leash': Mom finds giant spider in son's bedroom
A mom in Michigan got the scare of her life when she spotted one of the largest spiders in the world crawling in her son’s bedroom — an arachnid so...
Men say lesbians are all about them
An academic has provoked a firestorm of rage after claiming lesbians evolved because men are turned on by ladies who have sex with each other. Menelaos Apostolou, a brave professor...
This second-grader is a baller
When she was just 6, this basketball prodigy was already shooting her way to stardom. Jaliyah Manuel, from New Orleans, Louisiana, has been honing her skills since she four years...
Duterte claims his rape joke was just sarcasm
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has denounced Chelsea Clinton in an expletive-laden speech for the second straight day after she criticized a comment he made about rapes committed...
Paint merger that Paul Singer was pushing is dead - for now
Pittsburgh-based paint giant PPG Industries has dropped its attempt to buy Dutch rival Akzo Nobel in a $29.5 billion deal, stung by repeated rejections from the company, legal defeats and...
China and EU reaffirm their commitment to Paris climate deal
As President Trump was poised to announce whether America would remain in the Paris climate accord, China and the European Union stepped forward to reaffirm their commitment to the global...
Playboy centerfold on fat-shaming photo: 'I chose wrong'
The Playboy centerfold who body-shamed an elderly woman at the gym tearfully recalled having her "privacy taken away after I took someone else’s” in a new interview. Dani Mathers, 30,...
Reckless driver injures four while trying to flee cops
A reckless driver T-boned another car while fleeing cops early Thursday in the Bronx, sending four people to the hospital, police said. An unmarked police car observed the driver of...
White House grants more than a dozen ethics waivers to staff
WASHINGTON — The White House has granted 14 ethics waivers to ex-lobbyists and others who have joined the government. The move comes after a tussle between the Office of Government...
Jets give up on Calvin Pryor in trade that brings back linebacker
Another Jets first-round pick bites the dust. The team traded safety Calvin Pryor, their 2014 first-round pick, to the Browns on Thursday for former Jets linebacker Demario Davis. For the...
Mexican businessman takes swipe at Trump
A Mexican businessman is taking a swipe at President Trump's plan for a border wall and other "insults" to his countrymen -- with a new brand of toilet paper named...
Injured mom just found out daughter died in concert attack
The injured mother of the youngest victim to be killed in the Manchester suicide bombing regained consciousness over the weekend -- and has finally been told that her daughter was...
Multiple burn victims after Wisconsin plant explosion
A massive explosion was reported late Wednesday at an ethanol plant in central Wisconsin, officials said. There were multiple burn injuries reported at the Didion Milling plant in Cambria, officials...
Trump says 'big story' isn't Russia probe
President Trump went on Twitter to turn the tables on the Russia probes by saying the "big story" is the "unmasking" of people who were caught on surveillance during the...
Convicted Auschwitz guard dies at 95
BERLIN — Reinhold Hanning, a former SS sergeant convicted of 170,000 counts of accessory to murder last year for serving as an Auschwitz guard, has died. He was 95. His...
Passengers stop crazed man from rushing the cockpit during flight
A crazed man threatened to detonate a bomb aboard a Malaysia Airlines plane, and tried to enter the cockpit — but was thwarted by a group of "heroic" passengers, officials...
This real-life car accident is the perfect seat belt PSA
You may want to watch these videos with one eye open. This car crash from China is the perfect example of why everyone should wear their seat belts. When a car...
Overlooked Bayonne, NJ, finally gets its building boom
When Jason Tsay and Michael Suchocki left artsy Chelsea for sleepy Bayonne, they thought the New Jersey city was on the cusp of a real estate renaissance. Turns out they...
Biden's latest move signals possible presidential bid
Former Vice President Joe Biden plans to launch a new political action committee Thursday – signaling a possible run for president in 2020, according to reports. Declaring “it’s time for...
Putin admits possibility of 'patriotic' hackers
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday insisted that his government would never engage in hacking elections, but acknowledged that some "patriotic" hackers could have carried out their own attacks to...
Another one in the basket for this 6-year-old basketball prodigy
As a 6-year-old, this basketball phenom was already shooting her way to stardom. Jaliyah Manuel, from New Orleans, Louisiana, has been honing her skills since she was 4 with the...
Baseball's biggest homer retiring from broadcast booth
CHICAGO — White Sox broadcaster Ken "Hawk" Harrelson, a colorful character known for his folksy sayings and unbridled enthusiasm for his longtime team, will retire after working 20 games next...
Austin Romine's injury may leave Yankees with a catcher problem
BALTIMORE — Austin Romine had an X-ray on his left shin after fouling a ball off it in the second inning of the Yankees' 10-4 loss to the Orioles on...
Curtis Granderson's big push to avoid getting benched
Not so fast. Curtis Granderson is stating his case to avoid the bench when Yoenis Cespedes returns from his hamstring and quad ailments. The notorious slow starter continued his recent...
Brooklyn townhouse is the perfect fit for this textile titan
Stephen Maharam, the COO of textile company Maharam Fabric Corp. — which sold to Herman Miller in 2013 for $156 million — and wife Camila Pastor just bought a townhouse at 323...
China says it will continue with climate pact even if US pulls out
BEIJING — China says it will work with the European Union to uphold the international agreement on climate change even if the U.S. pulls out. President Donald Trump is expected...
Kevin Durant 'at peace with himself' despite fierce critics
The funny part, looking back, is how quickly so much of the basketball public wanted not only to embrace Kevin Durant, but canonize him. This was July 2010, and LeBron...
Tiger ‘didn’t even look like the same person’: PGA Tour pros react
When they play in Thursday’s opening round in the Memorial Tournament at Jack Nicklaus’ Muirfield Village Golf Club, some of golf’s biggest names and brightest stars will be featured in...
Nets could have second chance at Trail Blazers marksman
While the Nets could use their vast cap space to sign free agents this summer, they could also take on a bloated contract in somebody else’s salary dump. If general...
Cavaliers vs. Warriors III: Legacies on the line
OAKLAND, Calif. — So little time remains before the opening tip of Act III of the Warriors-Cavaliers athletic armageddon known as the NBA Finals. So that gives you until Thursday...
Literary legend's West Side writer's studio on market for $1.42M
The novelist, essayist and critic Elizabeth Hardwick once lived in a grand Upper West Side duplex at 15 W. 67th St, with her then-husband, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Robert Lowell. In...
$3M West Village condo tempts 'Oz' star over and over again
Actor Dean Winters — known for his roles in HBO’s dark prison drama “Oz” and his appearances on “30 Rock” and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” — has been...
United accused of flying potentially unsafe plane 23 times
United Airlines may face a $435,000 fine after flying a Boeing 787 that may have been unsafe nearly two dozen times on domestic and international flights in 2014, the Federal...
It took 3 minutes for Penguins to grab control of Stanley Cup final
PITTSBURGH — By coach Peter Laviolette's math, the Nashville Predators have been pretty good for all but 10 minutes of the Stanley Cup Final. It's not much. Unless you're playing...
NBA star selling his tricked-out Florida mansion for $3.25M
We hear that NBA player Charlie Villanueva, who last played for the Dallas Mavericks, has listed his home in Davie, Fla., at 11091 Northstar St., for $3.25 million. The amenity-packed...
Fox Sports anchor selling $2M Connecticut man cave
Former professional basketball player and Fox Sports commentator Doug Gottlieb has listed his classic — yet tricked-out — Colonial home in Westport, Conn., for $1.94 million. This five-bedroom, 4½-bathroom pad,...
Cops release jarring bodycam video from Orlando nightclub massacre
ORLANDO, Fla. — Newly-released video from bodycams on officers responding to a mass shooting at a Florida gay nightclub shows shattered glass inside the club, the sounds of automatic gunfire...
Why the Mets still can believe: A weak National League
Evidence mounts that this will not be the Mets’ year. Onto that ever-growing pile goes Wednesday night’s game when their most reliable starter, Jacob deGrom, delivered a dud and the...
Man accused of 'sexual contact with minor' during Arlington ceremony
The FBI said Wednesday it is looking for a man wanted for alleged "illicit sexual contact with minor" during the Wreath Laying Ceremony on Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery....
CCRB moves to substantiate excessive force claim against Eric Garner chokehold cop
The city’s Civilian Complaint Review Board moved Wednesday to substantiate an excessive-force claim against the “chokehold” cop involved in the 2014 death of Eric Garner on Staten Island, a source...
Philippine airstrike targeting extremists kills, wounds soldiers
MARAWI, Philippines — A Philippine air force plane dropping bombs on Islamic extremists killed 11 soldiers and wounded seven others in “friendly fire” as government forces were struggling to rout...
Doughnuts delivered by drones proof our future will be awesome
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sJA7AclABE DENVER — Doughnuts were delivered Wednesday by drone to Denver’s mayor and the city’s police and fire departments in an event that provided a glimpse into what companies hope...
'The Most Interesting Man in the World': I 'f--ked them all'
In 1987, journeyman actor Jonathan Goldsmith was cast in an episode of the short-lived CBS crime drama “The Law & Harry McGraw” as a Broadway star who winds up dead....
Philadelphia councilman stabbed during attempted robbery
PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia city councilman was stabbed during an attempted robbery near his home, police said. Republican Councilman David Oh was getting out of his car late Wednesday night...
Uber's head of finance leaves as quarterly losses hit $708M
Uber said its head of finance is leaving, and the privately held ride-hailing company also said that its first-quarter loss narrowed substantially from the prior quarter, putting it on a...
Council speaker mum on whether she will house convicted terrorist
City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito ducked questions Wednesday about whether she plans to house convicted terrorist Oscar López Rivera at her East Harlem home for the Puerto Rican Day Parade....
The Puerto Rican Day Parade has a history of politicization
As we argue over honoring independentista militant Oscar López Rivera as a “National Freedom Hero,” we should remember the history — and ongoing problem — of the politicization of the...
Lucy in the Sky with Stitches
It was 50 years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. “We were always being told, ‘You’re gonna lose all your fans with this one,’ ” said Paul...
May's jobs report poised to be a success — but the truth is in the details
It’s great weather for climbing a tree. So let me find a great big one, get up high and shimmy out onto a limb and say that the May employment...