June 22, 2017
Dems give politically connected judge six-figure gig she's too obese to do
Political deals don’t get any dirtier than this. Members of the all-Democratic City Council in suburban White Plains rewarded their party’s well-connected chairwoman with a plum six-figure judicial seat —...
Body of second New Jersey teen swept out to sea found
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Authorities have recovered the body of the second teenager who was swept away by a strong current while swimming off Atlantic City. Police say a person...
Scorer who 'plays like Michael' Jordan surprised Knicks passed
Knicks fans weren’t alone in their disappointment over the team’s first-round pick. “I actually thought the Knicks would take me,” said Malik Monk, a high-scoring shooting guard out of Kentucky....
These hair products may increase your risk of breast cancer
Women go through a lot to look and feel beautiful, but it turns out some of the products you’re using on your hair might actually have a negative impact on...
Lenders ask judge to hit J.Crew with restraining order
Just when J.Crew thought it had fixed its debt mess, a group of creditors is raising a fresh ruckus in court over the retailer’s unusual deal to fix its balance...
Investor blasts Potbelly Sandwich, pushes for sale
An activist investor wants Potbelly Sandwich Works to put itself on the block. Cleveland-based investment firm Ancora Advisors sent the fast food chain’s board a letter Thursday, blasting it for...
United States halts all Brazilian meat imports
Brace yourselves, beef eaters: The US has suspended all Brazilian meat imports after a number of shipments failed to pass the proper safety checks. The USDA on Thursday said it...
Gleyber Torres teases a vow for next year after surgery
Gleyber Torres is out for the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery on his left elbow, so he already has turned his attention to 2018. The Yankees’ top prospect suffered...
Judges rule ‘Making a Murderer’ confession improperly obtained
MADISON, Wis. — The confession of a Wisconsin inmate featured in the Netflix series “Making a Murderer” was improperly obtained and he should be retried or released from prison, a...
'Dirty old Santa' arranged sex tryst with teen: prosecutors
MEDIA, Pa. — Prosecutors say a 56-year-old man who referred to himself as "dirty old Santa" traveled to a Philadelphia suburb to have a sexual tryst with a 14-year-old girl...
Board of Ed. making a comeback would be bad news for de Blasio
If mayoral control is not renewed, the Board of Education — which hasn’t existed in eight years — would be back in business on July 1. And Mayor de Blasio...
Dellin Betances implodes this time as Yankees fall again
The Yankees seemed primed for a second straight win, with Luis Severino staked to a big early lead over the Angels thanks to another Aaron Judge home run. But the...
Convicted sex offender legally moves next door to victim
An Oklahoma woman says that her step-uncle, who served 12 years for molesting her when she was 7-years-old, has moved next door. Danyelle Dyer, 21, was "extremely shocked" to learn...
Attorneys trying to block media coverage of Pharma bro's jury selection
Defense attorneys and prosecutors alike are attempting to bar media from certain aspects of Martin Shkreli's jury selection — worried that press coverage of the notorious social media troll's jury...
Restaurant workers feeling the pinch in New York
The New York restaurant industry is slowing down, adding fewer jobs and shedding eateries amidst recent hikes in the minimum wage. The Empire State lost 1,000 restaurants last year and...
Charter schools still face challenges if mayoral control ends
Even if mayoral control vanishes, charter schools would still face challenges in expanding their operations. One of the most controversial issues in education has been whether to allow charters to...
Sharpton daughter’s suit in jeopardy after lawyer skips court
A Manhattan judge is threatening to toss out Dominique Sharpton’s $5 million trip-and-fall lawsuit against the city after her lawyer was a no-show at a recent court appearance. “On May...
Tom Brady tries to take on sumo wrestler, fails miserably
TOKYO — New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady got a quick lesson in the ancient sport of sumo during a visit to Japan. Brady, who visited China and Japan this...
Knicks' draft just put Porzingis on different kind of hot seat
So the sky didn’t fall on Madison Square Garden Thursday evening, and cooler heads prevailed. The Knicks weren’t able to pull off a heist, and neither were they snookered into...
In defense of Mike Francesa, a victim of web's outrage machine
What never should have begun now won’t stop. Selective frivolous public prosecutions and persecutions of public figures continue to deprive the ecosystem of nutrients for common sense. This year began...
Nets draft a teenage Brook Lopez successor
After the Nets traded away center Brook Lopez, they spent much of Thursday exploring moving up in the NBA draft, with coach Kenny Atkinson telling The Post he wanted to...
LinkedIn CEO doesn't think Sheryl Sandberg is going anywhere
Jeff Weiner told Gayle King he doesn't believe rumors that Sheryl Sandberg will be Uber's next CEO.
NBA super-agent says ex-MSG boss tried to steal his A-list clients
Show me the money, Hank! A top NBA agent who likens himself to Jerry Maguire has sued former Madison Square Garden CEO Hank Ratner for $30 million, claiming the veteran...
Quick-thinking 8th grader saves pal's life on class trip
A quick-thinking 8th grader is being called a hero by his classmates and town after he helped to save his friend’s life while on a field trip last week. Timothy...
Your NYC Pride party guide, from silent discos to rooftop ragers
New York City has been honoring its gay citizens since the first Pride march in 1970, commemorating the previous year’s famous Stonewall riots. Nearly five decades later, there are endless...
Mets must start showing fight, or this will get really ugly
LOS ANGELES — For three straight games, the Dodgers rubbed it in the Mets’ faces. The Mets, heading into Thursday, had been humiliated in every phase of the game on...
'Younger' star Nico Tortorella talks polyamory, hallucinogens and Hollywood
Though he grew up in a traditional Italian-Catholic family in the straight-laced Chicago suburbs, actor Nico Tortorella bucked convention from the start. “Even when I was a hockey player, it...
Here are the first vicious NBA shots at Lonzo and LaVar Ball
So when do the 76ers play the Lakers? The NBA schedule is not out yet, but the matchup already is looking heated. Just minutes after Lonzo Ball officially entered the...
Why Big3 won't air first season live
The Big3 is a big mystery. The 3-on-3 league debuts Monday night when FOX Sports will air the first four games. Those games will be played the day before at...
Democrats' real problem is that Nancy Pelosi is their true face
Furious at their loss in yet another Trump-era special election, Democrats are calling for the head of . . . House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. It’s understandable: Republican ads in Georgia painted...
Why Jay Bruce couldn't care less about Yasiel Puig's showboating
LOS ANGELES — For at least another night, Yasiel Puig would be Public Enemy No. 1 for the Mets. The colorful Dodgers outfielder irked several members of the Mets on...
Brooklyn DA candidate vows to root out misconduct from within
A candidate vying to be Brooklyn's next district attorney blasted the current administration Thursday for not doing enough to prevent future wrongful convictions. Ama Dwimoh vowed from the steps of...
Travis Kalanick's Father's Day post hinted at his troubles this week
Troubled Uber founder Travis Kalanick posted a series of pictures of his father – banged up from a May 26 boating accident that killed his mother – to his Facebook...
Son in Queens family coke ring sentenced to 20 years in prison
The last member of a Queens clan busted for importing $1 million worth of cocaine into the U.S. through their mom-and-pop pizzeria was sentenced to 20 years in prison Thursday....
Cuomo threatens to call special session over mayoral control
Gov. Cuomo says he’s ready to call a special session of the legislature to renew mayoral control of the city’s schools if lawmakers aren’t “assaulted” by their own constituents and...
Knicks draft intriguing French point guard Frank Ntilikina
The Knicks kept the Latvian and added a Frenchman. After failing to reach a blockbuster for Kristaps Porzingis, the Knicks selected 18-year-old point guard Frank Ntilikina with the No. 8...
Joe Girardi's contract is almost up, but he's sticking to his mantra
Joe Girardi is in his 10th year at the helm of the Yankees, a tenure that once would have been an eternity in The Bronx. But he still has a...
Carrie Preston sharpened her mani-pedi skills for 'Claws'
If “Steel Magnolias” were rewritten by Quentin Tarantino and directed by Pedro Almodovar, you’d end up with something very much like “Claws.” TNT’s eccentric drama takes a group of women...
Mom battling cancer dies days after watching youngest child graduate
A New York mother who was battling cancer in a Vermont hospital was able to see her youngest daughter graduate high school just two days before she died of breast...
Morons busted trying to steal cops' cocks
A couple of birdbrains broke into a barn housing chickens confiscated in a massive raid on an upstate cockfighting ring this week and tried to bust the roosters out of...
Trump says he's 'very supportive' of new Senate health care bill
President Trump is "very supportive" of the Senate's new health care bill -- giving it a major thumbs up on Twitter Thursday night. "I am very supportive of the Senate...
Return at mall store goes horribly wrong as customer grabs stripper pole, bites worker
A would-be thief tried to steal a stripper pole from a store -- then bit an employee who wrestled the booty-shaking booty away from her, according to reports. The dirty...
Body of teen who went missing on dog walk found in landfill
The body of a Texas teen who vanished Monday while walking her dog has been found, police said. Kaytlynn Cargill's body was discovered Wednesday by a worker at a landfill...
Trump officially taps Woody Johnson to be UK ambassador
President Trump has chosen New York Jets owner Woody Johnson to be the next ambassador to the UK. The businessman and longtime pal of the president has been formally announced...
Mom gets devastating news while planning husband's funeral
Donations are pouring in for a Minnesota family whose mother received a devastating cancer diagnosis while she was on the phone arranging the funeral of her 44-year-old husband, who had...
Timberwolves land Jimmy Butler in draft-night blockbuster
It's a blockbuster reunion in Minnesota. In a draft-night stunner, the Bulls dealt star guard Jimmy Butler to the Timberwolves, according to the Chicago Tribune. The deal reunites Butler with Tom...
Mississippi businesses can deny services to same-sex couples: court
A Mississippi law -- allowing business owners and government employees to deny services to same-sex couples on the grounds of their religious beliefs -- was upheld Thursday by a federal...
Markelle Fultz, Lonzo Ball — and then the draft-shaking trade
The top of the NBA draft went as expected Thursday as one-and-done freshmen filled the top seven slots, including Washington’s Markelle Fultz and UCLA’s Lonzo Ball, who went Nos. 1...
Devils have NHL draft guessing with no clear No. 1
As Devils general manager Ray Shero prepares to make the franchise’s first No. 1 overall selection in the NHL draft on Friday night in Chicago, here is the question that...
The 3 last hopes to fix dying Mets, including Collins' firing
LOS ANGELES — Terry Collins already tried the motivational tactic, addressing the Mets earlier this week to inform them the hole is deepening and time is shortening. But speeches by...
Does de Blasio really want to keep control the city's schools?
Will Mayor de Blasio get a special session of the Legislature to restore his control of the city’s public-school system? It depends on whether he truly wants it. On Wednesday,...
Greg Bird’s Plan B is here — and he doesn’t know Plan C
All Greg Bird and the Yankees can do now is wait. It’s something they’ve done a lot of the last two seasons. The first baseman received a cortisone shot on...
Having Lhota head the MTA is a great first step -- but only that
Gov. Andrew Cuomo took a fine first step toward fixing New York’s subways by naming Joe Lhota MTA chairman. But hold the champagne: It’s only the first of many steps...
New MTA boss admits subway woes are 'a crisis'
Returning MTA Chairman Joe Lhota admitted on Thursday the problems plaguing the subway system are a total mess that need immediate attention. "It’s a crisis, and I can’t help but...
Why the stock market keeps going up, up, up
All news is good news, apparently — at least if you judge by the stock market. US economic growth is sluggish, consumer confidence is down and President Trump’s tax reform...
Don't blame de Blasio for all those empty storefronts
When Democratic mayoral candidate Sal Albanese faces Bill de Blasio in a debate likely to be held before the Sept. 12 primary, let’s hope he’s better prepared than he was...
To win, Democrats will do anything except lay off the culture war
How much do Democrats really want to defeat President Trump? There’s no doubt that Democrats want to watch TV programs that excoriate the president. They want to give money to...
These sultry Southern film classics will make you lust for more
If Paul Newman and Elizabeth Taylor are together in a film and there’s no sexual chemistry, there’s either something wrong with that picture — or you’ve wandered into Hollywood’s “Cat...
Chainsaw attack nearly severs arm of man in love triangle
An Illinois man accused of attacking a rival with a chainsaw, nearly severing his arm, carried out the attack because the victim was seeing the suspect’s estranged wife, prosecutors said...
Rangers' schedule is a big thank-you from the NHL
The Rangers open the season at home, close the season on the road and have 11 back-to-back games, the fewest of any team in the Eastern Conference. Guess that’s what...
Woman lights cigarette after wild police chase
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles police say a woman led officers on a wild chase in a suspected stolen car that lasted a half-hour and ended when she crashed into...
A GOP suburbs disaster and other comments
Media critic: FBI’s Bizarre Statements on Scalise Shooter The Federalist’s Mollie Hemingway calls foul on the FBI’s description yesterday of the man who attacked Republicans during a baseball practice last...
Ryan Murphy to reboot 'Boys in the Band' on Broadway
Ryan Murphy, one of the most powerful producers in Hollywood, may make a run at Broadway. Murphy, the creator of “Glee” and “Feud,” has optioned “The Boys in the Band,”...
Bikini pageant contestant uses high heel to attack rival: cops
High heels helped bring a new low to bikini pageants. A bikini competition contestant faces a battery charge after the Florida pageant got so heated that she reportedly clobbered another...
Is this British musician Banksy?
Has guerrilla artist Banksy finally had his cover blown? The mysterious street painter appeared to be accidentally named in a podcast conversation between British musicians Goldie and Scroobius Pip this...
NYCFC teen such a global revelation they risk losing him
Yangel Herrera already has hit two career milestones by age 19. First, he won the Bronze Ball at the Under-20 World Cup in South Korea earlier this month, given to...
MTA head won't be working full-time to fix subway system
The man tapped to fix the failing MTA was reluctant to take the job -- and won't dedicate all of his time to the task. "Joe Lhota didn't say yes...
How to get into first class airport lounges without a first class ticket
Airport layovers when you’re flying economy suck. You’re already cranky from being cramped in cattle class, only to get off the plane, greasy and tired, to try and keep yourself...
Girls ski coach found guilty of being horrific sexual predator
SAINT-JEROME, Quebec — A Quebec judge has found a former high-performance Canadian ski coach guilty of 37 charges related to the exploitation and sexual assault of young female students, calling...
Several firefighters injured, 1 seriously, in huge Bronx blaze
Paramedics treated at least five smoke-eaters and one civilian at the scene for various injuries, FDNY officials said.
Women kicking ass is summer's hottest movie trend
Women directors kicking ass: It’s the hottest movie trend of the summer. This week, in Sofia Coppola’s Southern Gothic tale “The Beguiled,” the Civil War-era inhabitants of a mostly abandoned...
Herve Filion, the GOAT of harness racing, dead at 77
Harness racing has lost a legend. Herve Filion, arguably the best driver to ever sit in a sulky, died Thursday after battling an illness. He was 77. The native of...
Pharma bro's family may have tampered with witness
An unnamed member of “Pharma Bro” Martin Shkreli’s family may have engaged in witness tampering, authorities said Thursday. “A member of the defendant’s family has reached out to one of...
Giants owner wants ‘a dozen’ Odell Beckhams — with a caveat
As long as he doesn’t knock over any more kicking nets or punch any more holes in the walls of visiting stadiums, Odell Beckham Jr. appears to be good with...
Manson Family murderer denied parole for 14th time
A California parole board denied Manson Family murderer Patricia Krenwinkel’s bid for freedom on Thursday, rejecting claims that battered women’s syndrome playing a role in her actions. Krenwinkel, 69, is...
Meet the actress who's taking over for Helen Mirren in 'Prime Suspect'
A new breed of TV detective arrived when DCI Jane Tennison walked into London’s fictional Southampton Row station in 1991 and took charge. First of all, she was female, and...
'He’s wrong, and he can’t count': Cuomo on de Blasio over MTA
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday slapped back at Mayor Bill de Blasio for asserting that he controls the MTA -- and should be held accountable for the subway system's woes....
Family sues nursing home after gator kills grandma
A 90-year-old grandma in South Carolina was "dismembered" by an alligator after wandering out of her senior living home -- and now her family is suing the facility for more...
Fitness model's death investigated after freak whipped cream accident
PARIS — French authorities are investigating the death of a fitness blogger reportedly hit by an exploding whipped cream canister that was withdrawn from the market in 2013, officials and...
Ad giant Publicis says it will skip Cannes Lions next year
CANNES, France -- Mega-yachts, five-star hotels and private concerts with rock-and-roll legends? This ad agency has had enough. Publicis Groupe, the behemoth that owns top ad firms like Leo Burnett...
Smash stuff for the fun of it at this NYC club
A slow, creaky elevator descends to an industrial basement lair in Midtown. It opens to a sparse, cement-floored hallway lined with large rooms. One is filled with discarded electronics and...
The ultimate fidget spinner is just three cars fused together
The fidget spinner craze has swept the nation – but now there’s a car version. Created by a group of Russian petrolheads, the three-car machine isn’t for kids. Using three...
Family banishes deadly snake from house but rediscover it 3 days later
A family was shocked to discover they were living with a massive deadly snake – three days after they thought they’d got rid of it from their house. Derrick Koh...
Americans tip scales in favor of fast food over full-service dining
No wonder the line at Chick-fil-A is so long. For the first time ever, Americans are reportedly more satisfied with their fast-food dining experiences than they are at full-service casual...
This is how close a Russian fighter jet got to a US recon plane
This is too close for comfort. A European Command photo shows the Russian Su-27 fighter jet that flew within five feet of a US Air Force RC-135 recon aircraft over...
Breast implants have a terrifying downside
Breast implants may make it harder for doctors to detect heart problems in women, new research suggests. Women with silicone-enhanced busts could be at risk of getting false heart attack...
Men really do get fat and lazy when they get hitched
A new study published in the journal Social Sciences and Medicine throws light on men’s weight. Specifically married men’s weight, and why they are fatter than bachelors. Hey, that’s just...
This is the nerdiest gym ever
Behind a rolling garage door in a strip mall in North Hollywood, a ragtag group of misfits prepares to battle the Death Star, raid an ancient temple or take a...
Linda Cohn wants to take over the NHL when her ESPN gig is up
Linda Cohn, “SportsCenter” anchor and recent inductee into the National Sports Media Association’s Hall of Fame, talked to The Post’s Justin Terranova about her future at ESPN and her favorite...
‘Bride of Chucky’ serial killer felt 'sexual pleasure' while knifing victims
A Russian court has convicted an evil gang of murdering 15 homeless people, with a woman killer admitting she felt “sexual pleasure” from repeatedly stabbing dying victims. The five butchers...
Yellowstone 'supervolcano' hit with over 400 earthquakes
The supervolcano at Yellowstone National Park has been hit with more than 400 earthquakes since June 12. Researchers say it's nothing to be alarmed about, though. In a statement to...
I walked the subway tracks so I wouldn't lose my job
A grimy, darkened subway tunnel teeming with rats and a deadly third rail wasn’t enough to deter a Brooklyn man who was desperate to get to his new job on...
Man on stolen dirt bike killed after owner chases him down in van
Two men driving a stolen dirt bike on Long Island got into a serious accident that killed one of them when they were cut off by a minivan — apparently...
How not to blow your first orgy
So you’re going to a sex party — now what? “Don’t be the person to break up the orgy,” says Effy Blue, a sex and relationship coach living in New...
Fantasy owners need to come to grips with who Kyle Schwarber is
Sometimes the fantasy baseball community will surprise you and stick with a player through even the leanest of times, regardless of how many analysts are advocating to cut bait. He...
American Media bulks up with Men's Journal buy
American Media said it will acquire Men’s Journal from Wenner Media, marking the second magazine deal that the two companies have done in recent months. “With the acquisition of Men’s...
Bullied sanitation worker awarded $17M for being called gay
A Los Angeles jury handed out a $17.4 million award to a former sanitation worker who was relentlessly bullied for being gay – even though he isn’t. Jurors found the...
Cannibal porn star is getting married to a fellow killer
A cannibal killer is engaged to be married after falling in love with another murderer on a dating website for prisoners. Former porn star Luka Magnotta, 34, was jailed for...
Siblings chose to die with their parents in high-rise blaze
A sister and her two brothers refused to leave their parents as Grenfell Tower burned, choosing instead to die together as a family, according to a report. Husna Begum, 22,...
Colbert taunts Trump from Russia
Stephen Colbert took a shot at President Trump — all the way from Russia. Hours after Trump conceded Thursday he doesn’t have any secret tape recordings of talks with ousted...
Why brilliant 'Grey Gardens' filmmaker became obsessed with Amtrak
Long into his 80s, Albert Maysles always preferred buses and trains to taxis. “He hated spending money on cabs,” says the “Gimme Shelter” filmmaker’s daughter Rebekah Maysles. “I think he...
Boy survives second-story fall thanks to stuffed animal
Holy cow! A 2-year-old Massachusetts boy survived a fall from a second-story window after landing on a stuffed animal – a 2-foot-tall plush cow, the Boston Globe reports. The boy...
Only Trump could get away with doing this on his golf course
The drive was short, but he still hit the green. President Trump was spotted driving his golf cart all over the well-manicured green at his Bedminster, NJ, golf course earlier...
That time Patti LaBelle accidentally bought a condom instead of gum
Patti LaBelle is ready to stir it up for New York’s gay community when she headlines NYC Pride’s Pride Island concert on Friday night. The two-time Grammy winner — known...
MS-13 gang banger gets 40 years for double murder
An MS-13 gang member was sentenced to 40 years behind bars Thursday for the grisly 2012 slaying of two men on Long Island. Melvin Marquez-Sanchez, 22, slaughtered fellow MS-13 member...
The mayor wants jails that feel like a retreat in Tulum
Mayor Bill de Blasio wants to replace Rikers Island with borough-based jails that look like new-age retreats, complete with “comfortable furniture,” “calming acoustics” and “soothing colors.” Splash on some bright...
Fatal head-on crash was so horrific that first responder had a heart attack
A sister and brother were killed in a triple fatal head-on collision so gruesome that an emergency responder nearly died when he suffered a massive heart attack at the catastrophic...
Bronx man was going to pose as humanitarian to join ISIS: feds
A Bronx home health aide was arrested at JFK airport Wednesday night for plotting to "pose as a nurse" on a humanitarian mission in order to travel to Syria and...
The best workouts to do hungover
As innocent sunlit boozy brunches segue into partying all night, the tequila sunrise eventually drops the orange juice — turning into straight tequila shots. Unfortunately, there’s no morning-after pill to...
Father allegedly beat daughter after pleading guilty to abandoning her
A father was arrested for beating his young daughter in a Long Island park Wednesday night -- a year after he pleaded guilty to abandoning her in a Manhattan Subway...
Funeral crowd watches Otto Warmbier's final happy moments
WYOMING, Ohio — In what may be his final happy moments, Otto Warmbier smiles at the camera and playfully throws a chunk of Pyongyang snow. The heartbreaking video was screened...
Italian airport bends flight security rules for pesto sauce
An Italian airport is allowing passengers to turn up the volume -- making an exception to its liquid limit on airplanes, provided the item is pesto sauce. Over 500 jars...
The whirlwind 24 hours for Knicks' French draft target
French point guard and potential Knicks draft pick Frank Ntilikina was up at 7 a.m. Thursday morning doing basketball drills at the gym Carmelo Anthony owns at the apartment complex...
Phil Jackson fell asleep at my workout: top NBA Draft pick
Phil Jackson has made some baffling moves since taking over as president of the Knicks in 2014. As recently as this week, the Zen Master confirmed he would consider trading...
Some GOP senators expected to oppose health care proposal
At least four GOP senators said Thursday they were opposed to the Senate bill that aimed to repeal and replace ObamaCare. Sens. Rand Paul of Kentucky, Ted Cruz of Texas,...
'Look at those legs': Aly Raisman's creepy NHL Awards moment
Aly Raisman found herself in an uncomfortable situation during Wednesday night's NHL Awards when an aging hockey great made a leering comment about her legs. Raisman, the 23-year-old gymnastics star,...
Teen accused of pulling gun on Jack in the Box employees over missing nugget
Sometimes, you really want that last chicken nugget. Three teenagers in Puyallup, Wash., were arrested Monday after they became enraged that a Jack in the Box shorted their order and...
Raise a glass of milk to this breastfeeding senator
Australian Senator Larissa Waters made headlines when she breastfed her child while introducing a motion on black lung disease. Last month, her daughter, Alia, made history as the first baby...
Identical twin gives sister's name when pulled over by police
An identical twin gave her sister’s details after she was pulled over by police for driving without insurance – a court heard. Shannon Taylor, 22, allegedly pretended to be her...
Eric Garner's daughter calls out Obama for slow investigation
The daughter of police chokehold victim Eric Garner divulged details from her family's meeting Wednesday with the Department of Justice — and panned former President Barack Obama for “passing the...
Florida bar gets robbed and customers just keep drinking
You know you're at a hopping bar when a couple of armed gunmen rob the place and nobody really notices. Two alleged robbers stormed into the Memories Lounge in Sarasota,...
Bali prison escapees found at luxury resort 700 miles away
Indian national Sayed Muhammad Said, who is serving a 14-year sentence on drug smuggling charges and Bulgarian Dimitir Nikolon Ilev, serving seven years for ATM fraud, were tracked down at...
Trump: I didn't want 'a poor person' in my cabinet
President Trump said he stacked his cabinet with a slew of billionaires because he "just doesn't want a poor person." "I love all people — rich or poor — but...
'The Real Housewives' taught me everything I know about money
At least the life lessons are real. Say what you want about “The Real Housewives” — the cult hit television franchise on Bravo — they’ve taught me all I need...
This $1,100 shopping bag has already sold out
You’ll be the most fashionable bag lady in town! Balenciaga, the French luxury fashion house known for its four-figure traditional leather handbags, just unveiled its limited edition $1,100 “shopping bag”...
Chelsea bomb suspect's bid to knock down charges is denied
The accused Chelsea bomber failed in his effort to knock down charges that could lead to a mandatory life sentence. A Manhattan federal judge on Thursday upheld an eight-count indictment...
Water tornado looms off the Florida coast at bone-snapping speeds
A tornadic waterspout appeared over the Santa Rosa Sound in Pensacola, Florida, amid Tropical Storm Cindy. The rare weather pattern was caught on camera by Virginia resident Clint Whitley from...
Hard to believe it's come to this for Cubs slugging phenom
The Chicago Cubs are sending struggling Kyle Schwarber to Triple-A, according to multiple reports, in hopes he will rediscover the stroke that made him one of the majors’ most promising...
Coal tycoon sues HBO and John Oliver for defamation
A coal company is suing HBO and its "Last Week Tonight" host John Oliver, claiming the comedian and political commentator defamed them on air. Coal titan Murray Energy called last...
Luxury resort offers spa days, horseback riding and prostitutes
A brothel in Colombia is branching out into the luxury travel market, with its own “holiday sex resort.” The Good Girls Sex Resort in Cali, Colombia, provides the typical vacation...
Al Sharpton takes the strangest gym selfies
The Rev. Al Sharpton, who shed over 170 pounds several years ago, is still svelte — and he’s flexing his fitness routine on social media. Though the civil-rights activist is...
Trump doesn't have tapes of conversations with Comey
There are no recordings of President Trump's conversations with ousted FBI Director James Comey, the president announced Thursday. "With all of the recently reported electronic surveillance, intercepts, unmasking and illegal...
Lawmakers may call session to renew de Blasio's control of schools
Facing a firestorm of criticism for inaction, New York State lawmakers may go back into session as soon as Friday to renew Mayor de Blasio’s authority to run the nation’s...
Teens are running $20,000-per-year businesses out of their parents' houses
Smartphone screens crack all the time, and the iPhone is no exception. No matter how well it’s built, the iPhone won’t survive everything you throw at it, and some drops...
Mountain lions hate news pundits
Don’t count mountain lions as faithful listeners of Glenn Beck, Rush Limbaugh and Rachel Maddow. In fact, when the big cats were exposed to recordings of the talking heads, the...
Defense Secretary Mattis: Weapons we gave to Kurds are just loaners
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish officials said Thursday that U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has written to his Turkish counterpart, reassuring him that arms provided to Syrian Kurdish fighters would be...
Indonesian police arrest dozens after suicide bombings
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesian police announced Thursday they have arrested 41 suspected militants following last month's twin suicide bombings in the capital that killed three policemen. Nine among them have...
Jeffrey Katzenberg wants TV shows to get a lot shorter
CANNES, France — Jeffrey Katzenberg has seen the future of TV, and shows are going to be a lot shorter than they used to be. The Hollywood mogul, who has...
Islanders swing big trade for proven Oilers scorer
The first return is back, and it's a good one. Islanders general manager Garth Snow traded away a ton to the Vegas Golden Knights at Wednesday's expansion draft, all to...
City EMT who is a Hells Angel busted for slashing tires: sources
A city EMT decided to take parking woes into his own hands in front of the Hells Angels East Village clubhouse by slashing the tires of a double-parked vehicle, police...
Pelosi is living in her own little Democratic bubble
WASHINGTON — House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi on Thursday offered a bewildering assessment of the party's loss in Georgia’s special congressional election, saying the outcome was "good." Pelosi praised Democratic...
NYC women contracted infections from cosmetic surgeries in Dominican Republic
Eight women from New York City who had cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic contracted infections, the city's Health Department reported Thursday. The procedures included liposuction, abdominoplasty and breast lifts....
De Blasio to legislature: Extend my control of schools
Mayor de Blasio on Thursday called on the state legislature to reconvene before June 30 to extend mayoral control of the schools -- but at the same time reaffirmed that...
BuzzFeed is dealing with a bedbug infestation
Don’t let the bedbugs bite, BuzzFeeders! Staffers at the Big Apple-based news and entertainment site buzzed off from work Thursday to steer clear of the hungry blood-sucking critters crawling around...
Married teacher gets lifetime school ban for having sex with student
A married British educator has been banned for life from teaching for having sex with a 17-year-old student and plying him with X-rated images of herself, according to reports. Amena...
Phil Jackson's pal makes it personal with Kristaps Porzingis
Charley Rosen, Phil Jackson’s longtime confidant, offered a counter-argument in his column before Thursday’s draft on why Kristaps Porzingis may need to be traded. Rosen, a former assistant coach with...
Preet Bharara scores $1M book deal for debut
Fired Manhattan US Attorney Preet Bharara has gotten a million-dollar book deal, The Post has learned. Alfred A. Knopf, a division of Penguin Random House, found Bharara’s proposal “long enough...
De Blasio: Blame Cuomo for horrible subway system
Mayor Bill de Blasio pointed the finger squarely at Albany for the many problems plaguing the city subway system, saying the buck stops with Gov. Andrew Cuomo. "The MTA is...
Judge tosses lawyers in jail for courtroom fistfight
Talk about putting up a fight for your client. A child custody hearing in Georgia took an unexpected turn on Wednesday when two attorneys got into a fistfight before being...
Bald eagle pulls off the perfect fishy robbery
A man fishing in British Columbia Friday managed to capture a slow-motion video of an eagle swooping down and taking the bait he was about to use to catch fish....
Intel officials say Trump wanted them to deny Russia collusion claims
Two top intelligence officials told investigators with Special Counsel Robert Mueller and the Senate that President Trump suggested they publicly shoot down claims that his campaign colluded with the Russians...
Turkish man caught on camera hitting a woman for wearing shorts during Ramadan
Authorities in Turkey issued a warrant Wednesday for a man who was caught on camera punching a woman -- because she was wearing shorts on Ramadan. The aggressor, Ercan Kizilates,...
This bathing suit might be worse than the Kim Jong Un bro romper
A bizarre one-piece bathing suit emblazoned with President Trump's face is making waves on social media. The “Shocked-Trump One-Piece Swimsuit,” features an image taken at a 2015 campaign event in...
City mosque receives letter threatening a massive massacre
A Manhattan mosque received a letter threatening a terrifying massacre this summer "on a scale never seen," police sources said Thursday. An official at Masjid Manhattan Mosque told cops he...
Flying might be slowly killing you
Racking up airline miles might be good for your status, but it’s not so good for your health. There’s a clear link between exposure to air contaminated by engine oil...
Stephen Hawking says we have to start planning moon colonies
Renowned astrophysicist Stephen Hawking has been extremely vocal in recent months about his feelings that humanity needs to get off of Earth as soon as possible. With a troubled climate,...
It's only a 'matter of time' before an asteroid destroys us all: scientist
A devastating asteroid impact that could potentially wipe out human civilization is “only a matter of time," a leading astrophysicist has warned. Unlike in the film Armageddon, Dr. Alan Fitzsimmons...
Gingrich thinks Trump was just bluffing about taping Comey conversations
President Trump was expected this week to reveal tapes he had of conversations with fired FBI Director James Comey, but former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said it's all a big...
This is the most redneck gender reveal in history
A pregnant couple in Oklahoma decided to hold a unique gender reveal party. They tied a pink ribbon around a catfish and had their friends try to catch it with...
Prince Harry says no one in the royal family wants the crown
It’s a lofty title, but no one in the royal family actually aspires to become king or queen, Prince Harry revealed in a new interview. “We are involved in modernizing...
Terror victim who fell ill moments before attack is identified
The man being helped by Muslim worshipers before a terror attack outside a London mosque was identified Thursday as a 51-year-old Bangladeshi native who died of multiple injuries. Makram Ali...
Sears Canada files for bankruptcy protection
Sears Canada filed for bankruptcy protection on Thursday, saying 44 of its 200-plus store locations will shutter and nearly 3,000 employees will be laid off at the stores and at...
US test to shoot down a ballistic missile fails
Amid the threat of North Korea possibly launching a missile, the latest U.S. effort to test its shoot-down capability failed on Thursday.
Even Kim Jong Un's ears get Photoshopped
North Korea really loves to Photoshop their pictures. It can make everyday life look normal, their missiles look real and Kim Jong Un’s ears look nicer. "Over the past few...
What's a worse way to lose a no-hitter?
What's a more cruel way to lose a no-hitter? On a harmless-looking grounder from a .189 hitter that ticks off your glove, or on an annoying little drag bunt that...
Mylan board gets re-elected despite EpiPen scandal
Mylan shareholders re-elected the generic drugmaker’s board at its annual meeting on Thursday, despite a shareholder campaign to vote down most of the directors in the wake of a scandal...
Senate GOP unveils new health care bill
The Senate unveiled its plan to repeal and replace ObamaCare on Thursday, a bill that would cut Medicaid, eliminate penalties for people who don’t buy insurance and cut tax hikes...
Alabama has a student-teacher sex problem
A third Alabama schoolteacher has been arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with students, according to a report. Taylor Brooks Boyles, 27, a Moulton Middle School teacher, was charged with being...
Young man helps elderly man on escalator, and internet goes crazy
This random act of kindness turned out to be an internet sensation. Paula Accorsi Picard was at the Holyoke Mall in Massachusetts last Thursday with a friend when she spotted...
Trump: Jeh Johnson testimony proves no collusion with Russia
President Trump in a tweet Thursday singled out former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson's testimony before a House panel investigating Russia as proof "no grand scheme" existed between him and...
Mom was allegedly on Facebook while baby drowned in tub
A mother in Texas was on Facebook for nearly 20 minutes as her infant daughter drowned in a bathtub, authorities say. Cheyenne Summer Stuckey, 21, told investigators she put 6-month-old...
Hundreds gather for Otto Warmbier's funeral
WYOMING, Ohio — North Korea killed him, and on Thursday morning, his hometown mourned and buried him. Otto Warmbier — the 22-year-old University of Virginia student who was fatally injured...
One bite from this tick could turn you into a vegetarian
While getting bitten by a tick is never a good thing, a bite from a lone star tick comes with a unique set of consequences. Victims can end up developing...
Michael Vick's dad charged in massive heroin ring
The father of ex-Jets quarterback Michael Vick was among 12 people busted in a massive drug ring in North Carolina, according to an indictment that was unsealed Wednesday. Michael Boddie,...
How these AI dolls can read your child's emotions
Talking dolls are so yesterday. Researchers are working on a new doll that can recognize eight emotions – like surprise and happiness – thanks to a chip and battery that...
Gym assault victim wants tips sent to cops, not her
The New Hampshire teen who was brutally beat down in an unprovoked attack outside a gym is pleading with people to flood investigators with tips – instead of messaging her....
Cablevision owner Altice USA raises $1.9B in IPO
Altice USA, the cable operator that Netherlands-based Altice formed by acquiring Cablevision and Suddenlink Communications, said on Wednesday it had raised $1.9 billion in an initial public offering. Taking Altice...
Ron Jaworski in 'limbo,' still not sure if ESPN is firing him
There were those at ESPN who kept their jobs, those who got new deals and those who got laid off. Then there's Ron Jaworski. The NFL broadcast analyst, a former...
American Airlines says Qatar Airways wants a 10-percent stake
American Airlines said on Thursday that Qatar Airways, the Gulf country's state-owned airline, had expressed interest in buying a 10 percent stake worth at least $808 million in the No.1...
Manson family member is up for parole after 47 years behind bars
Manson family murderer Patricia Krenwinkel will be up for parole consideration on Thursday. Krenwinkel, 69, a Charles Manson follower who is the longest-serving female inmate in the California prison system,...
Have more sex if you want to stay sharp in old age
The key to staying sharp when you’re older is as simple as slipping between the sheets, according to a new study. Researchers found that older people who had sex more...
Record-breaking sniper kills ISIS terrorist with two-mile shot
A hero sniper took out an ISIS fanatic with an incredible 11,300-foot shot — which is more than 2 miles — the longest confirmed kill ever. A member of Canada’s...
British boys protest school uniforms by wearing skirts
These British schoolboys are literally skirting the rules. On Wednesday, a group of male students at Isca Academy in Exeter, UK, weren’t allowed to wear shorts despite the heat wave...
Sycamore Partners is in advance talks to buy Staples
Private equity firm Sycamore Partners is in advanced talks to acquire Staples following an auction for the US office supplies retailer, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, in...
Bucks owner's daughter recruits Porzingis with strong Twitter game
The Kristaps Porzingis trade talk has not escaped Mallory Edens. Following Knicks president Phil Jackson's shocking admission Wednesday, confirming the team is listening to offers ahead of Thursday night's NBA...
DeMario Jackson not returning to 'Bachelor in Paradise'
ABC confirmed Tuesday the reality series will resume filming, airing later this summer.
Special ed teacher accused of sex with student complained of stale love life
A married high school teacher in Connecticut accused of having sex with an 18-year-old special education student told another student that she wasn’t getting any action at home after the...
How not to blow your first orgy
So you’re going to a sex party — now what? "Don't be the person to break up the orgy," says Effy Blue, a sex and relationship coach living in New...
Yet another subway delay to start your morning
Another day, another delay. A busted switch at the Lexington Avenue-59th Street subway station caused Thursday morning delays on the F, Q and R lines. Northbound R trains briefly ran...
Facebook refuses to reveal data on its political 'dark ads'
Facebook said it would not disclose information about political campaign advertising or related data such as how many users click on ads and if advertising messages are consistent across demographics,...
Woman slashed while riding the subway
A maniac slashed a 53-year-old woman over a seat on a crowded Bronx subway train Thursday morning — the latest random attack as violence continues to rise in the subway...
Church of England admits it helped hide sexual abuse by bishop
LONDON — The head of the Church of England has said that the institution "colluded" with and helped to hide the long-term sexual abuse of young men by one of...
Other UK buildings have flammable cladding like burned high-rise
Safety tests conducted on about 600 high-rise buildings in England have so far found that seven contain flammable external cladding similar to that used on London’s Grenfell Tower, officials said....
Baby found dead in family's apartment
A 4-month-old baby boy was found dead at his family's Bronx apartment early Thursday, police said. The child's mother told cops she found her son, Urijah Murray, lying unconscious on...
Fourth of July will be traffic hell
DALLAS — Americans are expected to put down the TV remote and hit the road in record numbers for the July 4th weekend. Auto club AAA said Thursday that it...
Prince Philip discharged from London hospital
LONDON — Prince Philip was discharged Thursday from a London hospital after he was treated for an infection, Buckingham Palace said. Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, was admitted...
North Korea calls Trump a 'psychopath'
North Korea on Thursday lashed out at President Trump as a “psychopath” as a war of words escalates after the death of American student Otto Warmbier. The 22-year-old was returned...
Mountain goat gives it his all, but still becomes wolf meat
A young mountain goat navigated a cliff surprisingly well while being chased by a hungry wolf. The amazing hunt was filmed at the Ein Gedi nature reserve in Israel.
This model doesn't care about keeping it right and tight
This aspiring model with excessively saggy skin is hoping to break into the business. Minneapolis resident Sara Geurts has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a rare condition that makes her appear decades older...
Joel Embiid can't resist torching Knicks over Porzingis drama
Joel Embiid apparently heard Phil Jackson and the Knicks are listening to offers for Kristaps Porzingis, so he made his own personal pitch Wednesday night for the 7-foot-3 big man...
'We've got to get him back on track': Tyler Clippard still a mess
The Yankees managed to end their worst stretch of the season on Wednesday, but Tyler Clippard remains a mess. After getting votes of confidence from both manager Joe Girardi and...
The crazy talented big men Nets can target with No. 22 pick
Nets general manager Sean Marks has talked about being strategic in Brooklyn’s rebuild and flexible going into Thursday’s draft. He was both in Tuesday’s shrewd trade, and will have to...
US Air Force drone crashes near Mt. Whitney, starts small wildfire
BISHOP, Calif. — A US Air Force drone the size of a small airliner crashed in a remote section of California near Mt. Whitney. Edwards Air Force Base said in...
Senate leader wants to name Tappan Zee after Mario Cuomo
Republican Sen. Majority Leader John Flanagan has proposed naming the new Tappan Zee Bridge after Democratic Gov. Cuomo’s father. Flanagan’s surprise bill was introduced at the last minute Wednesday night...
Islanders pay a ransom to Vegas to protect their future
Garth Snow has pulled the arrow back, and where it lands will be a determining factor not just for this year’s Islanders, but for the future of the franchise. The...
Austin Romine provides a 'bonus' for Yankees
When Austin Romine fills in for Gary Sanchez behind the plate, his concern is his starting pitcher. “Anytime I do something with the bat,” the Yankees backup catcher said, “it’s...
Vegas makes a killing in NHL expansion draft
Here’s the thing that maybe wasn’t clear from the beginning: Not only were the Vegas Golden Knights getting to poach one player off every roster, they were also getting compensation...
US questioned detainees in prisons rife with extreme torture
MUKALLA, Yemen — Hundreds of men swept up in the hunt for al Qaeda militants have disappeared into a secret network of prisons in southern Yemen where abuse is routine...
Gleyber Torres knows how to behave in a Tommy John photo
Gleyber Torres' one-finger salute was only to signal No. 1. Unlike Matt Harvey, who flipped the bird in a picture he took right before his Tommy John surgery (and posted...
State Assembly speaker blasts GOP over mayoral control
The speaker of the state Assembly blasted Republicans for "acting irresponsibly" by not extending mayoral control of the city's school system. "It is unconscionable that the Senate departed, leaving our...
De Blasio holds out hope he'll retain control over city schools
Mayor de Blasio says he's holding out hope that he can maintain his control over city schools before it expires at the end of this month -- but he sure...
Naked hikers ignore cops' ticket threats, hit trails in the buff
Colorado’s prudent Parks and Wildlife department has already warned residents against celebrating Nude Hiking Day, but that hasn’t kept the state’s most freewheelin’ wilderness buffs from stripping down and heading...
Legislature leaves Albany without agreeing on essential taxes
State lawmakers left the Capitol before midnight on Wednesday without coming to agreement on local taxes necessary to keep government functioning. Not only did they fail to renew mayoral control,...
Mets turn their frustration on showboating Yasiel Puig
LOS ANGELES — Yasiel Puig got under the Mets’ skin Wednesday night, maybe the first evidence in this series that anybody wearing a visiting uniform still has a pulse. But...
Bill for more speed cameras stops in Senate
The city’s speed camera program hit a bump in Albany late Wednesday. The Assembly voted to nearly double the city’s speed camera program from 140 to 290 — most in...
Mom busted for breastfeeding while drunk during bar party
A mom and dad from Alabama were arrested after allegedly taking their infant daughter to party at an Indiana bar -- as witnesses said the mother drank and smoked while...
Good Samaritans save officer from maniac's highway assault
A former linebacker and a motorcycle mechanic are being praised as heroes for coming to the rescue of a California Highway Patrol officer who was being attacked by an aggressive...
Lazy Hazy Crazy days of Stitches
Summer predictions Part II ... Mike Pence takes in Julius Caesar and gets an earful from the cast. ... No service delays on the No. 7 train during the U.S....
Here's another reason for dads to spend more time with their kids
Fathers who get more involved in raising their children may be helping to lower their kids’ risk of obesity, a U.S. study suggests. For the study, researchers examined how often...
Students injured in Times Square crash graduate from high school
DUNELLEN, N.J. — Two New Jersey high school students who were mowed down by a driver in Times Square and were seriously injured have graduated even though one of them...
Democrats' hunt for dirt on Trump could backfire in a major way
Do we feel lucky? The Democrats should be asking themselves just that — in the same way that Clint Eastwood’s Detective Harry Callahan character posed the question to a street...
Knicks eyeing point guard of the future with the No. 8 pick
French point guard Frank Ntilikina met with team president Phil Jackson, general manager Steve Mills and coach Jeff Hornacek at a restaurant next to the Garden on Wednesday morning. Later,...
The Supreme Court just gave scam artists a free pass
Attention all scam artists: The US Supreme Court has given you a way to ensure a comfortable retirement. Everyone with a pension knows the term “vesting.” You work for a...
DNC shrugged off help from authorities over email hack
Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson told a congressional panel on Wednesday he wasn’t informed for months that Russian hackers had broken into computer systems at the Democratic National Committee...