July 6, 2017
Powerful Democratic duo urges lefties to move toward the center
Democrats have to move to the center if they want to return to power, according to two former party power brokers who questioned how even John F. Kennedy would be...
Rape suspect comments on police Facebook post about him
Social media reminds us yet again of its power to connect people. In this case, Facebook was able to help a suspect wanted for rape and kidnapping get in touch...
Tim Hardaway Jr. signs 4-year, $71M offer sheet with Knicks
In a move that undid one of ousted president Phil Jackson’s shakier moves, former Knicks first-round pick Tim Hardaway Jr. has signed a four-year, $71 million offer sheet with the...
Stitches: Leggo my losing skid
Wimbledon story that has legs. ... Tough watching Bethanie Mattek-Sands writhing in pain and crying for help. She was forced to retire because of a horrific leg injury, but is...
Professional runner beats pair of bears in race of his life
AUBURN, Maine — A professional runner from Kenya who was out training on a nature trail in the woods near his home in Maine says he encountered two charging black...
Federal judge denies Hawaii's motion on Trump travel ban
A federal judge on Thursday denied a motion filed by the state of Hawaii to exempt grandparents and other extended family members from President Trump's controversial travel ban on six...
There's no actual veggies in 'Veggie Straws': suit
Two snack-loving men have sued Hain Celestial Group after discovering there are no actual vegetables in the company’s popular Garden Veggie Straws. The snack food, which claims to have 30...
US soccer gets a World Cup testing ground at Gold Cup
The CONCACAF Gold Cup, which kicks off Friday, likely will lack the punch it had in years past, but it will serve as an introduction for international up-and-comers. The Gold...
Ex-employee dismisses suit against hedge fund co-CEO
Robert Mercer, co-CEO of hedge fund Renaissance Technologies, narrowly avoided a legal headache. Former Ren Tech employee David Magerman voluntarily dismissed his wrongful termination suit against Mercer, according to court...
Nets need so much work, they treat summer league like the real thing
LAS VEGAS — Most teams’ summer-league contingents are made up of rookies, hopefuls and long shots. But most teams aren’t the Nets — coming off the worst season in the...
Playboy cut partner out of logo licensing deal: suit
Playboy Enterprises and its bunny ears logo are still among the most identifiable marks around the world, but the company may have stumbled as it tries to branch out by...
Rare Aaron Judge rookie card sells for huge amount on eBay
This rare baseball card of Yankee rookie sensation Aaron Judge has sold for $14,665 on eBay. It was one of just 10 special Topps cards made of the 25-year-old phenom...
Teen girl arrested for killing 7-week-old puppy
COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. — Police say an Oregon girl faces a charge of aggravated animal abuse in the killing of a 7-week-old puppy. Cottage Grove police say the 15-year-old repeatedly...
Manny Pacquiao loss 'rescore' is mostly just for show
BRISBANE, Australia — The World Boxing Organization says it will rescore the Manny Pacquiao-Jeff Horn welterweight world title fight because of the contentious unanimous decision awarded to the Australian fighter,...
Statue of publisher riding lobster on the move to Montauk
A statue of East End publishing icon Dan Rattiner riding a 7-foot-tall red lobster is on the move this weekend from its perch just outside Southampton to Gurney’s Inn in...
Teens rescue baby from crash that killed pregnant mother
A pair of quick-thinking Illinois teens rescued a tiny tot whose pregnant mom was killed in a car crash with a drunk driver. Pals Hunter Hasenjaeger, 16, and Collin Barry,...
Hilarious animals on display in this wild photo contest
Forget the beach — these three hilarious elephant seals are ready for the opera stage. The trio — snapped by fotog Roie Galitz on South Georgia Island in the South...
Struggling Latina magazine completely scraps overdue issue
The May/June issue of Latina magazine will now be scrapped entirely as private equity owner Solera Capital continues to try to right its troubled Latina Media Ventures. The long-overdue issue...
SoundCloud's future is cloudy after news of layoffs
SoundCloud was supposed to have led a new round of industry consolidation, but the streaming service has instead committed itself to isolation. The decision to stay in control of its...
Why bullpen knowledge is so vital for fantasy owners
Though there might be a decisive line drawn in the sand between season-long and daily (DFS) fantasy baseball, players of both can come together in the long-suffering hate for MLB...
More havoc at Penn Station as another train derails
A New Jersey Transit train derailed at Penn Station on Thursday night, just days before extensive trackwork is set to begin to deal with chronic issues.
Cop-killer was a hellraiser in prison
He was a hellraiser behind bars too. Cop-killer Alexander Bonds was punished more than two dozen times while locked up for an armed robbery in Syracuse, disciplinary records show. Bonds,...
Married teacher allegedly adopted student to have sex with him
A New Jersey teacher has been accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy again and again — after she adopted him, court documents state. Rayna Culver, 43, a teacher in...
Woman convicted after making fake rape claims against 15 men
A British woman who repeatedly claimed of being sexually assaulted and raped by 15 different men – leading one to be wrongly imprisoned – is now facing jail time of...
Bartolo Colon's available, but keeping the Mets in suspense
ST. LOUIS — The Mets are open to a reunion with Bartolo Colon, but won’t know until at least Friday if the feeling is mutual. According to an industry source,...
Maine governor has plan to fight 'fake news' — create his own
Maine’s Republican governor knows how to fight media organizations that report “fake news’’ — he told a radio station Thursday he gets even by creating his own bogus stories and...
What are tennis insiders really trying to say about Novak Djokovic?
LONDON — Try as they might, the reporters grilling Novak Djokovic couldn't get the three-time Wimbledon champion to criticize John McEnroe for comparing him to Tiger Woods. McEnroe, himself a...
Cuomo orders review on Bronx hospital that released cop killer
Governor Cuomo ordered a review into a Bronx hospital Thursday after it was revealed by The Post that the medical center released cop killer Alexander Bonds just days before the...
Why airplane passengers are behaving badly
One couple appeared to join the “mile-high club” without using the restroom. Another customer berated a Ryanair employee at Brussels Airport. Add this to the latest bizarre incidents of airline...
Couple caught having sex in Domino's charged
A couple allegedly caught having sex on a surveillance camera while waiting for their pizza in Domino’s have been charged with outraging public decency. Daniella Hirst, 28 and Craig Smith,...
ISIS is close to defeat — but what comes next is a mess
The good news is that, although hard fighting remains, the Islamic State’s caliphate in Syria and Iraq has been devastated. Soon, it will be entirely destroyed. Islamist terror will continue...
Phil Mickelson's former caddie has a new job
ORLANDO, Fla. — The longtime caddie for Phil Mickelson is going to work for NBC and Golf Channel for the rest of the year. Jim "Bones" Mackay will still be...
Wife says neighbor fatally shot husband over dog poop
AUBURN, Ga. — A Georgia woman says she believes a neighbor fatally shot her husband over a dispute about dog droppings. News outlets report that Paul Wilson was walking his...
These best friends met when he robbed her
MELBOURNE, Fla. — Best friends Blake Walker and Tristen Gibson had a weird first meeting — he robbed her. Walker spent three years in prison for robbing Gibson of $198...
Malliotakis jabs de Blasio with Photoshopped tweet over Germany trip
The Assemblywoman challenging Mayor Bill de Blasio for his City Hall spot jabbed Hizzoner over his abrupt Germany trip with a Photoshopped tweet that shows him with beers and bratwurst....
These actors with disabilities are wowing theater crowds
Gregg Mozgala was born with cerebral palsy; Katy Sullivan, without lower legs. Yet there they are, delivering knockout performances in off-Broadway’s “Cost of Living.” In the play, the actors are...
Bystander caught in NYPD assassination crossfire 'can barely sleep'
The bystander who was accidentally shot following the assassination of an NYPD cop said Thursday that he "can barely sleep" -- and is "still in pain." In an exclusive interview...
News chopper spots alligator eating body of plane crash victim
A Florida plane crash scene became even more disturbing when an alligator was spotted devouring the victim's body. The wreckage was discovered Wednesday night in the Everglades four days after...
'Tales' creator flips the script on race in provocative series
Irv Gotti says he wants to “shake s- -t the f- -k up” with his new BET anthology series, “Tales.” And Gotti, who created and produces the series, did just that in...
What it will take for 'Mike and the Mad Dog' to return
Don’t rule out a “Mike and the Mad Dog” reunion. Mike Francesa isn’t, as he looks ahead to life after WFAN, where he’ll take his curtain call in December after...
Legal gambling's big winners are the politicians
New York’s 2013 decision to OK more casinos in the state is proving a wise move — for politicians. For regular New Yorkers, not so much. Take the $2 million-a-year...
McConnell has doubts GOP can pass health care bill
WASHINGTON - Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) acknowledged Thursday that Republicans may be unable to reach a consensus on health care reform when they return to Washington next week,...
Mom warns parents after baby dies in tragic blanket accident
A Washington mother whose 7-month-old son died in a tragic accident Monday has shared her grief on Facebook as a warning to others who let their young children go to...
DA who prosecuted O.J. Simpson says he'll likely make parole
The man who put O.J. Simpson behind bars predicted Thursday that The Juice will get cut loose - and deservedly so. Retired Clark County DA David Roger, who won convictions...
The soul-crushing misery of the Knicks fan
‘If it’s a boy, let’s name him Kristaps,” I half-joked to my pregnant wife. “What if the Knicks trade him?” she asked. “They would never do that,” I assured her....
New holes in Loretta Lynch's story on the Hillary probe
When former Attorney General Loretta Lynch testified last year about her decision not to prosecute Hillary Clinton for mishandling classified information, she swore she never talked to “anyone” on the...
De Blasio's back to promoting himself and ignoring New York's needs
Mayor de Blasio couldn’t bother to show up at Thursday’s swearing-in ceremony for new police officers — just 24 hours after a city cop was gunned down in a targeted...
Joe Buck on laughing off gaffes and fixing MLB All-Star Game
FOX Sports play-by-play man Joe Buck talks the All-Star Game, changes in the booth and his U.S. Open girlfriend gaffe with The Post’s Justin Terranova. Q: Last year you discussed...
A win for charter schools -- and New York's children
Kudos to Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan: It turns out he did win something for the city’s charter schools in exchange for OK’ing a two-year renewal of mayoral control. City...
Trump is winning the argument on immigration
With his penchant for tweeted insults and GIFs, President Trump will never be mistaken for a master of the sweet art of persuasion. Yet he is clearly winning the public...
Yankees relying on backups who are totally letting them down
For those who paid attention during spring training, there were clear signs the Yankees were headed for a win total between 81 and 85 games. The rotation was drowning in...
Stockbroker sued for libelous reviews under deli meat aliases
A Long Island stock broker, ticked off when a law firm mentioned him in a blog post, sought revenge by posting nasty comments about the lawyers using aliases such as...
Steve Scalise remains in 'serious' condition after surgery
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise has undergone surgery for “the management of infection” and remains in serious condition. That’s the word Thursday from MedStar Washington Hospital Center, where the Louisiana...
Cops catch suspect in theft of baby exotic cats from petting zoo
DELAVAN, Wis. — Authorities say they have a suspect in custody in the theft of two 7-week-old Siberian lynx from a petting zoo in southeastern Wisconsin. Town of Delavan Police...
Boy dies of cardiac arrest after drinking 'alcoholic concoction'
A Michigan boy died of cardiac arrest Thursday morning after drinking an "alcoholic concoction," authorities said. Jamere Arnold, 8, was found to be unresponsive when police and medics arrived around...
Politician accused in sex assault of Uber driver
OKLAHOMA CITY — A Republican state senator from Oklahoma is accused of forcefully grabbing an Uber driver and kissing her neck while she drove him to a hotel, a law...
Bruce Springsteen shifts publishing rights to Universal Music
Bruce Springsteen is shifting his entire global publishing business to Universal Music Publishing Group, the Post has learned exclusively. The Boss — one of the most prolific and highest earnings...
Pregnant Wimbledon competitor won't be back until after delivery
LONDON — Mandy Minella wanted Wimbledon, because of its prestige, to be her final event before giving birth to a daughter in December. That's despite the doctors she consulted saying...
NYPD reinforcing vehicles after cop's killing
The NYPD is working to retrofit all vehicles with bullet-resistant windows and door panels following the cowardly murder of officer Miosotis Familia in a police van, officials said Thursday. “We’re...
Teens busted for having sex on beach while crowd cheered
Four teenagers were arrested and charged with disorderly conduct on Tuesday after three of them allegedly had sexual intercourse on a beach in Cape Cod, Mass., while the fourth teen...
Billionaire backs out of Marlins bid over power-hungry Derek Jeter
Derek Jeter’s bid for the Miami Marlins has lost one of its big billionaire backers, The Post has learned. Chicago billionaire Richard Chaifetz has recently exited Jeter’s group — potentially...
How this cult Brit band became a key part of '13 Reasons Why'
Thirty years ago, Echo and the Bunnymen frontman Ian McCulloch got a call from Joel Schumacher. The Hollywood director was working on a new vampire movie called “The Lost Boys”...
We know the cure for poverty — but not how to apply it
The Bronx, the only one of New York City's five boroughs that is on the American mainland, once had a sociological as well as geographical distinction. In the 1930s it...
Republicans want answers from private firm with access to hacked DNC server
WASHINGTON – Republicans are seeking answers about the Democratic National Committee hacked computer server and the private firm that had exclusive access to its cyber-security system. So far, only the...
Arrogant ignorance: a plague across the political spectrum
During President Trump’s speech in Warsaw, Poland, on Thursday, he memorialized Pope John Paul II’s momentous 1979 visit to the city. For many historians, the Polish-born pope’s Mass in Victory...
Parents condemn ‘Floor Is Lava’ game as kids risk their lives
Kids are risking their lives by running into the path of cars as part of YouTube craze “The Floor is Lava." Youngsters are hooked but experts fear they could get...
Another pack of gray wolves spotted in California
A female gray wolf, her mate and at least three pups are the second pack of wolves spotted in Northern California since the species went extinct in 1924, state wildlife...
Police officer's good deed gives man a new set of wheels
A Florida police officer is being praised for helping a resident after he spotted the man riding a bike with only one functioning tire. Jacksonville police officer Terrance Hightower was...
Most folks agree with 'Pence rules' and other comments
Security writer: Talks Can’t Keep Kim From Nukes Refusing to tolerate a nuclear North Korea “has been a pillar of U.S. policy since the peninsula’s first nuclear crisis in the...
5 US players to watch in the Gold Cup
Though the United States lineup for World Cup qualifying this fall is mostly set, there are spots on the bench up for grabs. With a strong performance in the Gold...
Alzheimer’s breakthrough could lead to new treatment
A close-up glimpse of tangled protein in the brain cells of an Alzheimer's patient could mark a turning point in treatment of the disease, scientists believe. Understanding the structure of...
Colombia attempts to recover Spanish shipwreck worth over $1 billion
Colombia is making progress in salvaging the San Jose, a centuries-old Spanish ship believed to be carrying $1 billion worth of gold, silver and gems, the country's president said Wednesday....
New cocktail bar will whip up a drink to match your mood
This Office really works. A brand-new speakeasylike spot high up in the Mandarin Oriental hotel at Columbus Circle, the Office is the brainchild of Grant Achatz, chef at the world-renowned...
Dramatic video of deadly plane crash mysteriously surfaces
Newly surfaced footage of the 2013 deadly crash of an Asiana jetliner at San Francisco International Airport shows the dramatic moment the plane went down on the tarmac and the...
The coffee diet is every caffeine fiend's wildest dream
Coffee lovers rejoice — because a new book claims your daily cup of coffee can have serious benefits for your health — and assist in reducing your waistline. In "The...
De Blasio races to Germany to protest G20 summit
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday skipped an NYPD swearing-in ceremony made somber by this week’s assassination of a cop — then hours later revealed he was busy preparing to...
Woman puts her rapist behind bars 20 years later
Trigger warning: This post may be upsetting for some readers On Friday, March 3 this year, Fiona Dodd, 43, sat in a courtroom and had "the moment" that she’d waited...
Women with bare shoulders banned from House speaker's lobby
Women may be able to vote and have their own bank accounts — but they can’t wear sleeveless dresses at the House of Representatives. Female reporters and congressional staffers are...
Mom charged after 4 children, father found fatally stabbed
A mother in Georgia was charged Thursday with several counts of murder after her four children and their father were found fatally stabbed in a suburban Atlanta home. Isabelle Martinez...
Charcoal made from human poop is surprisingly great for grilling
Human poop is being used for cooking in Nakuru, Kenya, where waste ends up clogging storm drains and polluting nearby lakes and rivers. The environmental project collects sludge from around...
Dognapper swipes pet on busy sidewalk
A quick trip to the store turned into a nightmare for a Brooklyn man when he discovered his pooch had been dognapped while tied up outside. The 31-year-old owner, who...
100% 'Made in America' isn't really possible anymore
Tony Maglica started Maglite out of a tiny garage in Los Angeles in 1960. Today it's a multimillion dollar business that's struggling because of cheap imports and a California law...
Lord, exorcisms are really bad for mental health
An exorcism "explosion" is putting people’s mental health at risk, a British report into the booming religious practice warns. The report, issued by Christian and social issues think-tank Theos, says...
'Planet of the Apes' actors undergo intense training to become more ape-like
Monkey business is harder than it looks. Before each “Planet of the Apes” film starts shooting, the actors must attend what is affectionately called “Ape Camp” for six weeks on...
Teen allowed to marry elderly lover after threatening suicide
A teenager married his 71-year-old lover after throwing an epic tantrum and threatening to kill himself if his parents didn’t let them tie the knot, according to reports. Selamet Riyadi,...
Media mogul scoops up roomy Tribeca pad for $7M
Media mogul Jason Binn, who just sold his Tribeca apartment at 92 Laight St. for $10.75 million to an LLC called Fashionably Laight Street, has just closed on a new...
How Marvel saved 'Spider-Man' from Sony's screwups
Could the real heroes of “Spider-Man: Homecoming” be ... corporate lawyers? Sure looks that way. After 2014’s critically reviled “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” underperformed at the box office, Sony, which...
The Milky Way's fastest stars are actually intruders
We’re pretty familiar with our own solar system, but the galaxy that we reside in is absolutely enormous. The Milky Way is thought to have somewhere between 100 billion and...
Man accused of fatal subway push says tragic dad started it
A homeless man accused of killing a Queens dad by pushing him in front of an oncoming Q train took the stand in his defense Thursday -- and blamed the...
Horrifying video shows helicopter crash that killed bride on her wedding day
Newly released video shows the horrifying moment a helicopter crash killed a Brazilian bride on her wedding day last year. The video, released by a Brazilian news channel, shows Rosemere...
Instagrammer brutally calls out pretentious 'glamping' pics
Certain people on Instagram and their picture-perfect lives have a way of making us feel pretty inferior about our own. It’s especially the case with holiday photos and when we...
Didi Gregorius misses All-Star vote, despite subway swipes and burrito goodwill
The final vote for the AL All-Star team ended Thursday afternoon, and though Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius' campaign campaign fell short, you can’t say he didn’t give it his all....
I invited a stranger to my sister's wedding, now he's my husband
A single woman who put out a plea for a date to her sister’s wedding ended up snaring a husband of her own. Three years ago Llia Apostolou was about...
You can afford a meal at this Michelin-starred restaurant
A taste of this Michelin-star restaurant won’t cost you a mint. Eleven Madison Park — the posh New York City establishment where Foie gras-filled tasting menus are spoon-fed to the...
Mom disfigured by fire, then abandoned by husband
A Georgia mom faces $2 million in medical debt with no income after her husband abandoned her and her daughter following a campfire accident that left the mother with severe...
Scientists cracked the code to ancient Rome’s indestructible concrete
The Roman Empire may be long gone, but its architecture has stood the test of time — most notably, its insanely durable concrete, which has been hailed as the world’s...
Keyshawn Johnson overreacts in big way to son caught with pot
Keyshawn Johnson doesn’t want his son to get the damn ball. Keyshawn Johnson Jr. was planning to start his college career as a wide receiver at Nebraska this year, but...
De Blasio releases details of side deal on charter schools
A week after getting mayoral control of schools extended in Albany, the de Blasio administration on Thursday finally released the terms of its side-deal on charter schools. The agreement says...
Man takes great offense to snack, contacts police
This man was so "appalled" by one Twitter user's "criminal" choice of snack that he contacted the police. Jack Young, from Scotland, was very disturbed by Houda's decision to slather...
Plane passenger attacks three feds with karate kick
A plane passenger arriving at JFK Airport attacked three Customs officers for no apparent reason, toppling one of them with a roundhouse karate kick before getting tackled to the ground...
Hershey School workers showed gay conversion tape to student
House parents at the nation’s richest private school showed at least one student a video designed to convert them from homosexuality, attorneys for the scandal-plagued school now admit in court...
This prosthetic thumb is completely unnecessary but so cool
This deserves three thumbs up. Dani Clode, a graduate student at London’s Royal College of Art, designed a 3D-printed, wearable, prosthetic thumb that can comfortably grip playing cards, reach difficult...
Damyean Dotson seizing opportunity with barren Knicks backcourt
At least there was one shred of good news for the Knicks out of Orlando. With Justin Holiday allowed to rejoin the Bulls, Dion Waiters re-signing with the Heat and...
Meet the brave Syrian citizens documenting ISIS horrors
The ISIS-occupied Syrian city of Raqqa may be in the news this week, but for years one of the only sources of information about it came from a group of...
Federal ethics chief who clashed with Trump resigns
WASHINGTON – Walter Shaub, director of the Office of Government Ethics and a frequent critic of President Trump, announced Thursday that he will resign from the watchdog agency six months...
Protesters wreak havoc ahead of G20 summit in Germany
Police and protesters clashed ahead of the G20 summit in Germany Thursday, with riot gear-clad cops swarming the streets to block the 10,000-strong crowd with water cannons. Demonstrators vowing to...
Cops arrest man suspected of threatening to kill nun in church
Police have arrested the man they believe walked into a Brooklyn church and threatened to kill a nun who was inside praying, police sources said. Derrick Gadson, 45, was arrested...
Casey Affleck dons a sheet in 'Ghost Story' — and it's actually good
I’ve heard of an actor losing himself in a role, but I’ve never seen one so literally and figuratively lost on-screen, to moving effect. For most of “A Ghost Story,”...
NYPD commissioner says slain cop's work 'is not finished'
Police Commissioner James O’ Neill told more than 500 new police recruits Thursday that the work of slain officer Miosotis Familia, “is not finished.” Speaking a day after Familia’s tragic...
I changed my life with the push of a button
My phone is the first thing I check in the morning, the last thing I check before closing my eyes and pretty much every five minutes in between. In a...
Abortion could soon be fully covered by insurance in Oregon
SALEM, Ore. -- Insurance companies in Oregon would be required to cover abortions and other reproductive services at no cost to the patient regardless of income, citizenship status or gender...
Malliotakis: NYC should comply with all federal requests to hand over immigrants
Presumptive GOP mayoral nominee Nicole Malliotakis said the city should comply with all federal detainer requests for immigrants who have committed any crime -- not just those on a selective...
I tried to become a female pro wrestler and it was awesome
If someone mentioned the words female pro wrestling to me in the past, I would have probably laughed and said some smug comment about the sexualization of women in sports...
How the 'Mike & Mad Dog' 30-for-30 got made
Daniel Forer was worried. The two subjects of his “Mike and the Mad Dog” 30-for-30 were sitting a row in front of him at the premiere at the Tribeca Film...
You can thank millennials for saving these industries
Say what you will about millennials – they spend. Millennials have been accused of killing everything from marriage to car sales and even the Olympics. But with every generation comes...
Venus Williams gets court order against family suing her for fatal crash
Venus Williams obtained an emergency court order against the Florida family that’s suing her over a car crash that left a 78-year-old man dead, according to a report Thursday. The...
11-month-old boy smashed in the eye by foul ball
An 11-month-old boy was smacked in the eye by a foul ball at the minor league Sussex County Miners baseball game in New Jersey, officials said Thursday. The tot was...
Here's what a $10 million wedding looks like
As far as over-the-top weddings go, we thought we’d seen it all when the Swarovski family threw a three-day extravaganza in Italy, where the bride wore a $1 million dress....
How salary dumps could bring fireworks to MLB trade deadline
The Nets and creative strategy go together like onions and strawberry ice cream. Yet, as the major league baseball trade deadline approaches, did the Brooklyn Nets — of all franchises —...
The kilogram is a lie, according to federal scientists
It's a weighty issue! Federal scientists are trying to “revolutionize” the global system of mass, claiming the kilogram is based off of insufficient, antiquated standards, according to a new report....
Trump and Merkel finally shake hands
Give him a hand! President Trump finally shook German Chancellor Angela Merkel's hand this morning, several months after he was slammed for snubbing her attempts to touch palms at the...
There are real zombies in this small town in Indonesia
A tribe known as the Toraja, who live on an island in Indonesia, have a very unique ritual when it comes to handling the dead. This involves an annual "walking"...
Why A-list pop stars are fleeing from social media
At the start of the decade, Twitter was the place to be for musicians. Previously, artists had relied on traditional media (hi!) to communicate with fans. But there, they ran...
Welfare 'scam' deepens as six more couples are arrested
Six more couples were busted for alleged welfare fraud in Lakewood, NJ, officials said Thursday, adding to a growing list of suspected cheats from that shore town. FBI agents and...
400-year-old sharks might hold the secret to long life
Sharks that live up to 392 years are being studied for the secret to long life. Researchers are analyzing the DNA from fin clippings of 100 Greenland sharks — the...
Slain NYPD cop's grieving twins emerge from family home
Two of slain NYPD cop Miosotis Familia's grieving kids emerged from their Bronx home Thursday morning amid preparations to bury their hero mom. An unidentified woman escorted 12-year-old fraternal twins...
Tillerson could be grilled in ExxonMobil probe
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson may be grilled as part of a New York State probe into whether ExxonMobil duped investors and regulators about its knowledge of global warming,...
Vanity costs American women nearly a quarter of a million dollars
New research reveals American women spend nearly a quarter of a million dollars on their appearance in their lifetime. Groupon’s study celebrated the official start of summer by asking 2,000...
Mystery 'stigmata' condition causes toddler to cry blood
A toddler has baffled doctors and terrified her parents with a mysterious condition that causes her to cry tears of blood. Little Ahana Afzal, 3, started bleeding from her nose...
Judge tosses suit by ex-cop who got fired for tossing semen on co-worker
An NYPD cop fired over accusations he threw semen on a civilian co-worker’s leg just lost his bid to sue the city for discrimination. Manhattan federal judge Lorna Schofield dismissed...
Statues fly business class, enjoy plenty of leg room
Well, you wouldn’t stick divinity in coach. On Saturday, statues of three Chinese deities flew business class from Putian, China, to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photos of the sacred travelers have...
Twitter just can't keep 'Pharma Bro' away
"Pharma bro" Martin Shkreli has been banned from Twitter -- again! The former pharma exec was originally kicked off Twitter earlier this year after creeping on a female journalist, but...
QVC buys HSN in bid to keep up with online retail giants
The two home shopping network giants are betting that it’s better to battle Amazon and other online retailers together rather than alone. Liberty Media-owned QVC will acquire the 62 percent...
The Rock and Stone Cold's fierce rivalry went beyond the ring
Steve Austin was unimpressed by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's impressive People's Eyebrow.
The sun is getting quiet and that could be bad news for Earth
The sun might soon batter us with a shower of deep space rays so intense, it could cause part of our atmosphere to collapse. Space scientists reckon we are on...
Horrifying cries for help as Wimbledon contender collapses
American player Bethanie Mattek-Sands suffered a devastating injury Thursday at Wimbledon, collapsing in a heap on the court and sending shouts of anguish echoing across the grounds. Mattek-Sands was charging...
What really happened in that video of a model falling off a cliff
Anyone who has seen the video would struggle to forget it. The video in question featured a woman getting ready to jump off a huge cliff in the Spanish island...
This rookie hadn't been to a pro sports game until he joined Yankees
On June 24, Tyler Webb made his major league debut for the Yankees, throwing 1 1/3 shutout innings against the Rangers. He will of course cherish the memory, as did...
Do you have resting rich face?
Does your household earn a comfortable living? If so, you may have resting rich face. A new study from the University of Toronto, published in the Journal of Personality and...
Trump says US, Europe preserving 'our way of life'
President Trump on Thursday said the West is engaged in an all-out fight for its survival but held up the lasting values of the US and Europe as shining examples...
There's a cheap pattern developing with the Cavaliers
There might be two million reasons why Chauncey Billups rejected an offer to run the Cavaliers' front office. Days after the former All-Star point guard withdrew his name from consideration...
Say hello to the world's hottest soldier
A sexy Israeli soldier is making Instagram users hot under the collar with her scantily clad selfies. Kim Mellibovsky has become a social media sensation with her series of saucy...
NASA's going to crash a satellite into an asteroid
If you’re someone who lies awake at night in a cold sweat, holding your breath, worrying that an asteroid is going to hit the Earth and wipe out the world...
Wimbledon's prize money is so good, players show up just to get 'hurt'
Bernard Tomic’s clumsy press conference made him the face of Wimbledon’s payday loophole crackdown, but he’s just the tip of the iceberg. The unseeded Aussie was fined $15,000 on Thursday for...
Male model butchered by Iraqi militants for being too stylish
A male model was tortured and hacked to death in Iraq — for being too pretty and wearing tight clothes, according to a report. Karar Nushi's mutilated body was found...
Trump brags in Poland about how rich the US is becoming
President Trump bragged about the soaring US economy during an address in Poland on Thursday and lamented that "everyone else is getting rich." "So when I say that the stock...
Theme park shuts down water ride after woman 'almost drowned'
A water ride at a popular amusement park in Virginia has been shut down after a woman struck her head, lost consciousness and “almost drowned,” her husband says. Christina Orebaugh,...
Why Steve McLendon's Jets fate is out of his hands
As the Jets get close to training camp, I am going to examine the roster and give you my top 25 players. Each weekday, we will reveal another person on...
Nick Kyrgios parties with two tennis teens after Wimbledon exit
A British teen tennis starlet has been revealed as the mystery girl seen partying with tennis bad boy Nick Kyrgios until 3 a.m. just hours after he crashed out of...
Senate panel alarmed by frequency of White House leaks
WASHINGTON – Unauthorized disclosures of sensitive information are occurring “at the rate of one a day” under the Trump administration, a Senate panel said Thursday, warning that such frequent leaks...
'Burn in hell': Cop-killer's Facebook page littered with angry comments
People fuming over the senseless slaying of NYPD Officer Miosotis Familia have found an outlet to vent their anger — her dead killer's Facebook page. "Burn in hell," wrote Damon...
This 40-year-old 'f---ing beast' stands in the way of UFC glory
New Zealand-born and Australian-trained UFC star Robert Whittaker is in for the fight of his lifetime this Saturday at UFC 213 in Las Vegas. The 26-year-old middleweight, who is undefeated...
A dog's life is worth more than your car's window
Police in Florida released footage of an officer smashing a car window in order to free a pit bull they found locked in a parked car on an extremely hot...
Freed ex-con accused of killing pen pal, her boyfriend
An Ohio ex-convict murdered his prison pen-pal and her boyfriend less than a month after he was released from prison -- then lived in their home while their bodies rotted,...
Gordon Hayward's wife fires back at Jazz fans in nicest way possible
As Gordon Hayward continues to face the wrath of Utah Jazz fans following his decision to defect to the Boston Celtics in free agency, his wife is speaking out on...
Mom in custody after 4 kids, father found dead in 'horrendous' stabbing
https://twitter.com/GwinnettPd/status/882925713497706496 A woman apparently depressed about her father’s death was detained early Thursday after her husband and four children were found fatally stabbed inside a suburban Atlanta home, police and...
Trump brings his crusade against CNN to Europe
President Trump continued his feud with CNN during a visit to Poland on Thursday by saying the cable network's attacks on him have been "unfortunate for them." "I think what...
Dad busted for failing to report abuse: Stepson 'is not my responsibility'
A Florida man who was arrested after investigators found his 5-year-old stepson severely malnourished and still in diapers told authorities the boy was not his “responsibility” since he comes from...
Philippine president threatens to eat livers of Islamic terrorists
He’ll eat their livers with salt and vinegar. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday threatened to eat the Islamic terrorists responsible for beheading two Vietnamese sailors, after their remains were...
Shirtless maniac threatens to kill praying nun inside church
A hulking, shirtless felon barged into a Brooklyn church and terrified a nun, demanding she renounce her faith and telling her, “I am going to kill you.” “I thought, this...
Christie hit with ethics complaint for his exclusive beach day
There was “Bridgegate” — and now there’s “Beachgate.” A New Jersey lawyer has filed an ethics complaint against Gov. Chris Christie for his exclusive family trip to the beach last...
Over 100,000 protesters vow 'hell' ahead of G20 summit
"Welcome to Hell." That's the greeting for US President Donald Trump and other world leaders from anti-capitalist protesters in Hamburg, who have vowed to disrupt the G20 summit in the...
Trump praises Poland for their financial commitment to NATO
President Trump on Thursday praised Poland for meeting its financial commitments to NATO -- and warned other European nations that they still have to cough up the cash. "Europe must...
Knicks pursuing Celtics' defensive-minded guard in trade
Salary-cap space can be used in different ways — not just on free agents. And the Knicks continue to explore trade options to fill in their cap room, as the...
Fisherman arrested after wife's body washes ashore tied to anchor
A body washed up in an upstate New York lake tied to an anchor and with a gunshot wound to the head — and cops say it's a missing Pennsylvania...
Bear breaks into house as family sleeps, hangs out for hours
Move over, Goldilocks! A man who thought burglars had ransacked his house overnight Tuesday discovered the situation was actually way worse after checking his security camera: A giant bear had...
Earthquake strikes Montana, sending tremors 30 miles away
A 5.8-magnitude earthquake rocked western Montana just after midnight Thursday, sending tremors to areas more than 30 miles away from its epicenter. The earthquake hit about six miles southeast of...
Woman has epic fall trying to dance on bar
A group of gal pals didn't get the night they expected when a pair climbed onto the bar in what seemed like "Coyote Ugly"-style dancing. One woman fell right behind...
Philippines shook by 6.5 magnitude earthquake
MANILA, Philippines — A strong, shallow earthquake shook the central Philippines on Thursday, sending panicked residents running from their homes and schools, officials said. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and...
Trump warns North Korea of 'severe' consequences
President Trump warned North Korea of "severe" consequences after it launched an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of hitting Alaska, and took a shot at his White House predecessor by saying...
Trump says Russia, maybe 'other' countries, meddled in US election
A day before his first face-to-face meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, President Trump agreed that Moscow meddled in the 2016 election but also claimed "other people" could have interfered...
South Korea fires missiles during drills as standoff with North intensifies
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean warplanes and navy ships have fired a barrage of missiles into the waters during one-day drills aimed at boosting readiness against possible North Korean...
Rash of shootings, homicides cap off Chicago's July 4 weekend
CHICAGO — Chicago police say an eruption of gun violence after the official end of the July Fourth weekend left nearly as many people dead in a few hours as...
Hospital worker accused of sexually abusing patients caught after 11 years
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles say police say a hospital worker charged with sexually abusing patients has been captured in his native Guatemala after more than a decade on the...
Suspect arrested for killing pair sitting in SUV near nightclub
An alleged gunman was arrested Wednesday in a double homicide near a Brooklyn nightclub, cops said. Gary Martin, 33, allegedly shot Devon Hannibal, 27, of East New York, and Christina...
Councilman can't believe city spent $2M on this tiny park bathroom
A Brooklyn councilman is accusing the city of flushing $2 million down the toilet while building a public restroom at a local park. Democrat David Greenfield told WCBS-TV on Wednesday...
Two-sport champion dies at age 86
BOSTON — Gene Conley, one of the only players in history to win championships in two major professional sports, has died. He was 86. The Boston Red Sox, for whom...
Man killed in apparent dispute over designer eyeglasses: police
HARTFORD, Conn. — Police in Hartford say a man was shot and killed during an apparent dispute over designer eyeglasses. Deputy Police Chief Brian Foley says 25-year-old Victor Millan was...
Dad accused of leaving son in hot car to teach him a lesson
STRATFORD, Conn. — Police say a man has been arrested for leaving his 7-year-old son in a hot car with the windows rolled up while he went shopping. Thirty-eight-year-old David...
SpaceX launches Intelsat satellite on third attempt
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX has launched a communication satellite on the third try. The unmanned Falcon rocket blasted off Wednesday evening from Florida's Kennedy Space Center. It successfully hoisted...
Missing lynx kittens returned to petting zoo
DELAVAN, Wis. — Authorities in Wisconsin say two 7-week-old Siberian lynx that were missing from a petting zoo have been returned. Town of Delavan police Chief Raymond Clark said in...
Trump's presidential salary will fund Antietam restoration
SHARPSBURG, Md. — President Donald Trump's salary, which he promised to give away, will go toward two restoration projects at Antietam National Battlefield in Maryland. Secretary of the Interior Ryan...
Puppy with heartbreaking note found abandoned in Vegas airport
A 3-month-old puppy was abandoned in a Las Vegas airport with a heartbreaking note explaining how the owner had "no other option" but to leave the miniature Chihuahua behind. Chewy...
Politically fueled cop hatred has taken another innocent officer's life
Politically fueled cop hatred has taken another victim. Convicted felon Alexander Bonds, who had already assaulted an officer with brass knuckles, wrote on Facebook last September, “Police is f----ts, and...
Soccer player in critical condition after being pulled from Lake Tahoe
A player for the San Jose Earthquakes soccer team is in critical condition after being pulled from Lake Tahoe on the Fourth of the July, team officials said Tuesday. Matheus...
The eatery that destroyed ‘French dining’ in New York City
It’s French Restaurant Week in New York City. A pre-Bastille Day celebration on East 60th Street is set for July 9. But the stuffy, snooty Le’s and La’s of legend...