July 10, 2017
Nets' patience looks like it will pay off in a big way
LAS VEGAS — They say good things come to those who wait. The Nets hope that applies to free agents, like Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Nets general manager Sean Marks’ patience paid...
Star search for Stitches
Starry starry night. While every other sport has turned their All-Star Games into complete jokes, baseball’s best still give the impression they’re in it to win it. Taking their talents...
At least 16 dead after Marine plane crashes into field
A Marine refueling tanker crashed into a soybean field in rural Mississippi on Monday, killing at least 16 people aboard. Local EMA Director Frank Randle confirmed to the Clarion Ledger...
Sant Ambroeus to open massive Brookfield location next year
In a year when many restaurant industry “experts” claim that New York City’s become too expensive to open new places, it’s remarkable indeed how large new restaurants just keep opening...
FBI firearm background checks plunge from record pace
FBI firearm background checks are down sharply from their record 2016 pace — although almost one in four states across the country appear to be buying guns as if Hillary...
This is what the future of Hall of Fame pitching looks like
MIAMI — Clayton Kershaw started Sunday, removing a potentially difficult, awkward decision for NL All-Star manager Joe Maddon — whether to open with the Dodgers lefty in the Midsummer Classic...
Ex-probation officer gets jail time for pressuring convicts into sex
PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania probation officer has been sentenced to jail time after being convicted of coercing women under his supervision into sex acts. Former Allegheny County probation officer Matthew...
This is what the really good June jobs report really means
The bond market isn’t waiting for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates. Traders are taking matters into their own hands. Friday’s excellent (on the surface) jobs report for June...
Local group edges closer to buying Chicago Sun-Times
A local group seeking to buy the Chicago Sun-Times said Monday it has raised the necessary cash to close the deal. The group raised more than $11 million to buy...
Vigneault doesn't mind working with man who might replace him
Alain Vigneault is way ahead of you. “Now that we have Lindy on board, I know what some fans and people in the media will say if we get off...
Boy dies in river after getting sucked into drain pipe
BRANFORD, Conn. — Authorities say a 10-year-old boy slipped while playing in a culvert with his two brothers and was swept into a pipe leading to a Connecticut river. His...
De Blasio appoints new Department of Homeless Services head
Mayor de Blasio appointed a new leader for the Department of Homeless Services on Monday, a year and a half after it lost its commissioner. Joslyn Cater, who had served...
Don't trust Bank of America when it comes to gas prices
There’s a saying: “Garbage in, garbage out.” That means if you put salt instead of sugar in a chocolate cake, don’t expect it to taste sweet. And if you base...
The Census Bureau is a mess that needs to be cleaned up
I must have told you a hundred times about the mess at the Census Bureau. And how the agency is having trouble putting together the policies and procedures for its...
Jeter's group closing in on $1.2B Marlins deal
Derek Jeter’s group has bid $1.2 billion for the Miami Marlins and appeared on Monday night to be closing in on a deal, The Post has learned. While the situation...
Teen dies from using cellphone while taking a bath
A Texas teen died Sunday morning while using her cellphone in a bathtub, according to reports. Madison Coe, 14, was electrocuted taking a bath at her father's home in Lovington,...
Teen dies from fallen bullet while playing basketball
An Indiana teen has died after he was struck by a bullet reportedly shot into the sky like a firework. Noah Inman, 13, was playing basketball with friends July 1...
White House 'confident' new health care bill will pass
President Trump tweeted Monday that Senate Republicans wouldn’t “dare” leave Washington before dealing with health care, and GOP leaders later said they could have a new bill drafted as early...
New Jersey residents curse out Christie's beach day
New Jersey residents didn't pull any punches when asked about Gov. Chris Christie's beach day during the government shutdown earlier this month — with 6 percent using some form of...
Inside the mania and appeal of the best boxing video game ever
Matt Turk began each mission with unwarranted optimism, hoping to will desire to fruition. But every time he visited his local Illinois video store, he left empty-handed, learning that Mike...
We're going to miss when the All-Star Game really had meaning
MIAMI — Here at Marlins Park, it is akin to saying you miss having the chicken pox, or that you yearn for a return of the emotions surrounding the 2008...
Trump Jr. went to Russian meeting thinking Kremlin had dirt on Hillary
Donald Trump Jr. was told in an email before his meeting with a Russian lawyer — who he believed had damaging info on Hillary Clinton — that the material was...
Mom livid after son covered in poop at McDonald's playpen
A New Hampshire mom says she is horrified after her son returned from a McDonald's playpen covered in feces. Justina Whitemore said she wants an apology after she had a...
The Knicks already have their next Phil Jackson
As the David Griffin flirtation demonstrated, the Knicks already have their successor to former president Phil Jackson. According to sources debriefed on their front-office search, owner James Dolan is moving...
Aaron Judge wins Home Run Derby in jaw-dropping fashion
MIAMI — All rise. All in baseball. There’s a new sheriff in Derby Town. Aaron Judge’s magic carpet ride through 2017 continued. The Yankees rookie cruised to his first Home...
David Wright's All-Star pal has a comeback — that he can't compare
MIAMI -- Ryan Zimmerman is among the great comeback stories this year. In a steady fade in recent seasons — mainly due to a series of injuries, notably to his...
Chris Christie WFAN show would be damning of what radio is
It’s a sad day when this might pass for great radio. Chris Christie’s audition for one of the prime spots — if not the prime spot — in sports-talk radio...
De Blasio's trip was approved for 'city purpose' of bashing Trump
The city Conflicts of Interest Board gave Mayor de Blasio the green light for a free trip to Germany because it achieved a “city purpose” — of opposing President Trump,...
Gary Sanchez stuns Giancarlo Stanton in big HR Derby opening
Gary Sanchez wasn't the Yankee expected to steal the Home Run Derby spotlight. But the Yankees catcher -- whose very presence there was controversial -- got the sold-out crowd at...
Drunk driver tries to bail out friend busted for DWI, gets arrested too
Someone tell these Louisiana residents that friends don't let friends drive drunk to bail them out from jail. According to Slidell Police Department, a woman drove while intoxicated to bail...
City wants to quash discrimination suit because there's no victim
Where’s the victim? That’s what city attorneys are asking in seeking to quash a lawsuit that claims the property tax system discriminates against tens of thousands of largely minority homeowners....
Man arrested for acid attack on woman's 21st birthday
A man wanted in connection with an acid attack that left an aspiring model and her cousin with “life-changing” burns has turned himself in to police. John Tomlin, 24, has...
The Yankees are convinced this is about to turn
MIAMI — When the Yankees resume play Friday night at Fenway Park, Starlin Castro intends to be active ... for the Double-A Trenton Thunder. To the Yankees’ All-Star second baseman,...
The Knicks timing is what shocked Tim Hardaway Jr. most
When Phil Jackson got sacked days before the start of free agency, it crossed Tim Hardaway Jr.’s mind the Knicks might show interest in him. But he actually didn’t really...
Red Sox star embarrassed rival — then piloted his plane
MIAMI -- Mookie Betts took Chris Archer up, up and away twice on Sunday. Betts, leading off for the Red Sox, homered on the Rays ace’s third pitch. Then after...
Heat-death hysteria: the wrong reason to fight climate change
Politically tinged coverage of summer temperatures offers a lot of heat but not much light. “Deadly heat waves becoming more common due to climate change,” declares CNN. “Extreme heat waves...
Ethnic profiling is no way to choose a principal
If your children attend a school where barely a third of fourth-graders were proficient in reading or math and the school’s principal was retiring, what would you do? That is,...
City Hall's rush to put bad teachers back in the classroom
City Hall is getting set to force public schools to hire teachers they don’t want — even when principals think students will suffer. On Monday, the Department of Education said...
Subway watchdogs barked -- but Blas, Cuomo slept on
City Comptroller Scott Stringer’s latest report, “The Human Cost of Subway Delays,” has no big surprises: Fury at the MTA is widespread in all five boroughs. But Stringer and state...
The Post stands up for Alec Baldwin
Yes, this is the New York Post, standing up for that guy. Disabled-rights advocates are going after the star for playing a blind man in a new film, when he’s...
One Hamptons party explains what's wrong with American politics
For anyone still wondering why Middle America’s so angry, just take a look at the guest list for the annual bash thrown by Washington Post heiress Lally Weymouth, currently the...
China's not even close to replacing America as the world's leader
The world has had its delusions about China over the years, but none quite as fantastical as the notion of Beijing assuming the mantle of global leadership. Ever since Donald...
Star's fall from World Series hero to stunning bankruptcy
As Miami is assuming the spotlight for this week's All-Star festivities, one of its most beloved alumni is making headlines for non-celebratory reasons. Former starting pitcher Livan Hernandez, who helped...
Woman munches on random diner's arm at steakhouse
What, the steak wasn't good enough? A woman eating lunch at Peter Luger Steakhouse in Brooklyn took a bite out of another diner's arm Sunday, cops said. The incident unfolded...
72-year-old woman hit by car fighting for her life
A 72-year-old female pedestrian is clinging to life after being struck by a car in The Bronx on Monday, cops said. The victim was crossing the street on Broadway and...
The morning fixes that could revolutionize your health
We chatted with nutritionists, personal trainers, and yoga teachers about their top morning habits that set a healthy tone for the day. Give these five easy tips a try to...
This is the All-Star Game from Mets hell
MIAMI — As if the Mets did not endure enough injury in the first half, the All-Star Game felt assembled to specifically insult them. Most of their talent went M-I-A...
It's a battle to save the world from killer asteroid in ‘Salvation’
Husband-and-wife showrunners Craig Shapiro and Liz Kruger (“Extant”) had 12 days to create a TV show. So, tasked by former CBS entertainment chief Glenn Geller with turning an existing script...
New York's cult of fitness may have gone too far
I was in a cab shooting uptown after a FlyBarre class in the Flatiron District with a fashion editor friend when I remarked on how clear and smooth her skin...
US soldier arrested for alleged connections to ISIS
An active-duty US soldier has been arrested by the FBI in Hawaii on charges of trying to send military documents and training to ISIS, authorities said Monday. Officials identified the...
Dive into America's best cities for water sports
For fun in the sun, there’s no need to escape cities. Instead, wander beyond the crowded concrete sidewalks and tall buildings of America’s urban jungles to their deep blue harbors...
Jerk accused of using cane to beat elderly man pleads not guilty
The deranged teen who bludgeoned a 91-year-old stranger with a cane on an Inwood sidewalk was arraigned Monday in Manhattan court. Saul Nunez, 19, pleaded not guilty to two counts...
The Knicks screwed up their own party and made it a ghost town
The Knicks sure have a funny way of firing up their fan base. Maybe you think $71 million is a gross overpay for Tim Hardaway Jr. Maybe you fret there...
Cop who fatally shot Philando Castile leaves police department
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota police officer who was acquitted in last year's fatal shooting of black motorist Philando Castile has left the suburban police department where he served under a...
YouTube star slammed for lying about donating her 'hair' to charity
A social media superstar is facing backlash from some of her 18 million followers after bending the truth about donating her hair to charity. YouTuber LeLe Pons, 21, came under...
Food company busted for selling phony 'kosher' cheese to kids
A Canadian food company was ordered to pay more than $19,000 for selling cheese falsely labeled kosher to Jewish youth campers, authorities said Monday. Creation Foods Company in Woodbridge, Ontario...
How the bar fight started that left an American dead in Greece
An American college grad and a pal put their drinks down on the wrong table — triggering a savage beatdown that ended in the young man’s death, according to published reports....
'Intensely focused' Shkreli reminded me of 'Rain Man': investor
A deep-pocketed investor told jurors Monday that Martin Shkreli reminded him of "Rain Man" in his first meeting with the self-described "genius." Under questioning from defense attorney Ben Brafman, Rosewood...
Tots dead from ‘asthma attacks’ investigated as homicide: cops
Two sibling tots died a short time apart Monday morning after they were found not breathing in their Bronx home — and police have opened a homicide investigation, law-enforcement sources...
Student who went missing after party found dead in pond
LANCASTER, S.C. — The body of a South Carolina college student who was reported missing has been found. Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Doug Barfield says the body of 22-year-old...
Man rescued from car dangling off coastal cliff
Police say a man has been hospitalized after his car went flying off a cliff on the Massachusetts coast. The car went off the road Sunday in Plymouth, about 40...
The heartbreaking aftermath of the Mosul victory
After eight months of urban warfare, the Iraqi armed forces declared victory over the Islamic State. But at what cost? The city of Mosul was left in ruins, thousands of...
Vandal carves swastikas into wet cement in Jewish neighborhood
A hateful vandal etched nearly 30 swastikas into wet cement in a predominantly Jewish neighborhood in Brooklyn, authorities said Monday. Surveillance video shows the suspect using his finger to carve...
Trump Jr. lawyers up after sketchy Russia meeting exposed
Donald Trump Jr. on Monday defended his meeting with a Kremlin-connected attorney who was looking to dish dirt on Hillary Clinton — then hours later hired a high-powered lawyer. The...
The real-life anorexia story behind summer's most controversial film
When writer and director Marti Noxon met her “To the Bone” star Lily Collins, they bonded over a dark shared past: Both suffered and recovered from devastating eating disorders. “She...
The one exercise routine you can take on vacation
Jump-rope exercises are among the best full-body workouts to tone muscle and burn calories, says fitness instructor Amanda Kloots, whose popular Bandier Studio B class in the Flatiron District, “The...
Elderly woman robbed, shoved to ground in Union Square
A 75-year-old woman was robbed and shoved to the ground by a female thief on a Manhattan train last week, cops said. The elderly victim was on a southbound No....
Amelia Earhart mystery continues with claims of her grave
Days after a photo surfaced suggesting that legendary aviator Amelia Earhart may have survived a crash landing in the Marshall Islands 80 years ago, a group of researchers with a...
Congress' dress code isn't sexist, so shut up and put on a sweater
Wearing what you want is a privilege, not a right — and lately, people have been abusing it. Last week, guards barred a reporter from entering the Speaker’s Lobby, a...
'Fat ass' Chris Christie throws down with a WFAN caller
Chris Christie may not have gotten any sun on Monday, but some callers did try to burn him. A week after the New Jersey governor's infamous trip to a beach...
The bogus 'ostracism' of Trump and other comments
View from abroad: Why Does Europe Hate Trump? America, chortle the elite media, was “ostracized” by G20 leaders, led by Germany’s Angela Merkel, on immigration and other issues, notes Irwin...
Why the Queen doesn't need to own a passport
The Queen may have been to 116 countries around the world - but one thing she never has to pack is her passport. While everyone else has to stand in...
Researchers looking for alien life just got some bad news
By using Earth and our sun as a reference, scientists have spent decades honing in on the conditions required for a planet to support life. The identification of the so-called...
Officials kill bear suspected of chomping on camp staffer's head
WARD, Colo. — A bear believed to be the one that attacked a Colorado camp staffer, biting him on the head, has been trapped and killed by wildlife officers. The...
Malliotakis demands de Blasio come clean on cost of Germany trip
Mayor Bill de Blasio's presumptive Republican challenger demanded Monday that he "come clean with the taxpayers" about the cost of bringing his NYPD bodyguards to Germany for his big speech...
First robots came for our jobs, now they're coming for our kids
Does your child have a question? There’s a smart toy for that. Welcome to the Internet of toys — an age that promises a cute animatronic to take on even...
Tim Hardaway Jr. wants Carmelo around for next Knicks chapter
Newcomer Tim Hardaway Jr. is already lobbying for Carmelo Anthony to stick. Hardaway said he has yet to hear from his buddy since he officially rejoined the Knicks on Saturday,...
Perv gymnastics doctor to plead guilty for child porn
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A plea deal could be in the works for a former doctor at Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics charged in federal court with obtaining and...
This is what happens when you donate your body to science
The use of body donation for medical science has been around for over 200 years and is most often used to train new surgeons. But how relevant is it today?...
Unapologetic 'Murder Babes' are instant celebrities in Thailand
They are the most seemingly unapologetic killers in the world. Despite the gruesome story behind their alleged slaughter of a young woman, these three brash Thai suspects have become overnight...
Naked Instagram model unleashes 'towel whip and mule kick' on cops
Instagram has a notorious no-nudity policy, but that didn't stop a model in love with the social media network from going on an au naturel stroll through a Florida beachfront hotel....
100-year-old woman says wine is the secret to a long life
BANGOR, Maine – A Maine resident celebrating her 100th birthday says wine is the secret to her longevity. WCSH-TV reports Florence Bearse, of Bangor, turned 100 on Thursday. The Massachusetts...
A glitch in your brain is costing you thousands
Would you rather have $200 to spend right now or $3,000 in five years’ time? If you’re like most humans, the temptation to grab the money and run is likely...
How AI could fight sexual harassment at the workplace
“Your email was blocked, we’ve contacted an HR representative.” This message could go a long way towards weeding out some of the sexual explicit messaging in the workplace, most recently...
The embarrassing reason Floyd Mayweather needs this fight
"Money" Mayweather, who has made more than you'll ever see, needs more. Floyd Mayweather, who has made more than $700 million in the ring, according to Forbes, is asking the IRS...
Why men take selfies from below and women from above
With millions of dating profiles out there, it's important to select the right photo so you stand out from the crowd. And new research shows that both men and women...
Starbucks almost had a very 'terrible' name
Coffee chain Starbucks was nearly named something a lot less catchy. Co-founder Gordon Bowker has admitted that it may have been catastrophic if they had kept the branding the same....
Japan's population is shrinking because no one is having sex
There's a somewhat delicate problem in Japan. How can we put this? There’s not enough naughty in Nagasaki or coupling in Kyoto. In Tokyo, two aren’t becoming one as much...
Corrupt New York politicians just got some really bad news
New York's growing list of convicted politicians -- including ex-Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos -- just received some very bad news about their efforts...
Newlywed convicted of hiring hitman who killed husband
A newlywed accused of soliciting her firefighter husband's killing to collect $100,000 in insurance money has been convicted of aggravated murder in a scheme that was flawed from the start:...
New technology aims to thwart online dating fraud
Be wary of whom you swipe right on in the world of online dating — it may cost you. A woman came across a man on dating app Tinder claiming...
High school football star dies after jump from waterfall
A former high school football star died after jumping from a rock atop a 35-foot waterfall into an Alabama creek, authorities say. Mason Tompkins, 18, died Saturday after the wild...
Man on verge of death saves himself by jumping into safe
The hand of God reached down Monday to a Brooklyn yeshiva, where a worker miraculously escaped being crushed to death by a massive safe meant to hold sacred Torahs, witnesses...
This pasta was invented to kill Catholic priests
Pasta might be one of the most delicious foods on the planet, but be careful if you order strozzapreti. The weird looking, twisted handmade pasta shaped like a hangman’s knot...
Human Ken doll's nose could turn black and fall off if he doesn't stop getting surgery
A week after showing off his surgery scars and the most plastic of eight-packs on vacation in Spain, human Ken doll Rodrigo Alves has been told that if he has...
Woman faces probation after in-flight groping of female passenger
An Oregon woman will likely receive three years of probation after smuggling booze aboard a commercial flight last year and licking and groping a fellow passenger, according to court documents....
Man narrowly escapes a towering inferno on a crane hook
As thick smoke engulfed a six-story building in Denmark, a fast-acting crane operator named John Pedersen came to the rescue, steering the lifting hook toward a trapped man and lowering...
More Giants want to skip OTAs
Another Giant has come to the defense of Odell Beckham Jr. over his absence during the team's “useless” organized team activities. Defensive tackle Damon Harrison made the case Monday, saying...
You can now rent a room in one of Pablo Escobar's mansions
Attention, "Narcos" fans: You can now stay in one of Pablo Escobar’s personal houses, which has been turned into a 35-room luxury hotel. For over a decade, the drug lord’s...
Residents hate Chris Christie even more after beach day
Gov. Christie’s approval rating is sleeping with the fishes – at Island Beach State Park. A staggering 80 percent of New Jersey residents disapprove of the job the unapologetic Republican...
Investor says 'Pharma Bro' tried to buy him off with 'worthless stock'
A former investor in Martin Shkreli’s pharmaceutical company griped to jurors Monday that the "Pharma Bro" tried to buy him off with "worthless stock" after stringing him along for months...
Insufferable mommy blogger shames parents for using hotel 'kids clubs' on vacation
Have you ever sipped a poolside cocktail on vacation while your offspring enjoyed some supervised fingerpainting with pals? Or perhaps you’ve sneaked back to your hotel room for some “afternoon...
Student scores 45-minute interview after Mattis' number accidentally exposed
WASHINGTON — A high school sophomore in Washington state landed a 45-minute interview with Defense Secretary James Mattis after noticing a document in a newspaper photo that had his phone...
Woman dies from snakebite during ancient menstruation ritual
It's an ancient ritual that sees Nepalese women shunned from their families every month while they are menstruating. Deemed impure, they are sent to outlying huts or sheds while they...
Pop star's publicist says he set up meeting between Trump Jr. and Russian lawyer
A music publicist confirmed he set up a meeting between a Kremlin-connected lawyer and Donald Trump's eldest son on behalf of a Russian pop singer -- who once starred in...
UK artists are selling their work in a vending machine
A group of artists in the southern English coastal town of Brighton are taking their works off the gallery wall and offering them to the public via an unusual channel,...
Hamptons’ largest home hits the market for $35M
The largest home being sold in the Hamptons, a 23,000-square-foot estate, hit the market Thursday for $34.95 million. The newly built home in Southampton, located at 6 Olde Town, is...
What it's like to job hunt when you're homeless
Until recently, Lily Grays was homeless — and even after dozens of interviews, she still can’t find steady work. But she’s hoping her past experience and people skills can help...
The latest overpriced wellness trend: a good night's sleep
NEW YORK -- Pillows that track your snoozing patterns? A bed that adjusts based on how much you twist and turn? Companies are adding more technology into their products, hoping...
Gunfire and explosions erupt while Iraqi PM declares victory over ISIS
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Monday declared victory over ISIS in Mosul, as only a handful of stragglers remained fighting in the city that was the capital of their...
Back from Germany, de Blasio visits family of murdered cop
Mayor Bill de Blasio — fresh off his trip to Germany — visited the grieving family of slain cop Miosotis Familia on Monday. Hizzoner paid his respects at Familia’s Bronx...
The 28 best BBQ restaurants in America
Few native food traditions are as robust as America’s obsession with barbecue: highly seasoned, long-smoked meats that arrive on the plate tender, juicy and irresistible. BBQ has its roots in...
Homeowner slams cop for shooting tail-wagging dog
A Minneapolis homeowner demanded to know why a cop responding to a burglary call shot her two dogs at point-blank range — after one approached wagging his tail. Surveillance video...
Cash is faster than your dumb high-tech register
There's nothing worse than when a company tries to show off some new piece of technology, which barely works, replacing a reliable old item that never caused any problems. The...
Money can totally buy happiness, here's how
If I ever have trouble sleeping at night, I close my eyes and think of Clash, my dog who was named after the rock band. Giving him a home was...
Army soldier killed wife before gunning down state trooper: cops
THERESA, N.Y. — A U.S. Army soldier killed his wife and a state police trooper who had responded to reports of shots fired at the couple's rural upstate property, authorities...
Ronda Rousey and her fiancé are fading UFC losers
The relationship between UFC fighters Ronda Rousey and Travis Browne seems to be going great. It's their results in the octagon that are a disaster. At UFC 213 on Saturday...
Man dies from gunshot wound -- 59 years later
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A Florida man died of a gunshot wound nearly 60 years after the bullet was fired, a medical examiner says. The Palm Beach Post reported...
Here's proof that Americans are really bad at tipping
Here’s a tip: Stop being a cheapskate. Americans have a tipping problem. One in five people who go to a sit-down restaurant say they at least occasionally completely stiff the...
Abercrombie calls off sale, shares dive 20 percent
Abercrombie & Fitch shares got the stitching knocked out of them on Monday. The apparel retailer’s stock fell 21 percent after the company said it ended talks with potential acquirers....
Mom describes terrifying feeling of actually being struck by lightning
A New Mexico mom who survived being hit by lightning has opened up about her traumatic ordeal. After recovering from a medically-induced coma and a three-month stint in a hospital...
Pittsburgh fans have another reason to hate Tom Brady
Troll Brady. New England Patriots star quarterback Tom Brady sent social media into a frenzy when a photo emerged of Brady touching sports' greatest trophy, the Stanley Cup. Philip Pritchard...
Alexa calls cops on man allegedly beating his girlfriend
A New Mexico man was arrested for allegedly beating his girlfriend and threatening to kill her — after Amazon's Alexa called police, authorities said. Eduardo Barros, 28, became angered with...
Trump Jr. tries to explain away shady Russia meeting
Donald Trump Jr. on Monday denied that he changed his story about why he had a sitdown with a shady Russian lawyer who was dishing dirt on Hillary Clinton. “No...
Man arrested after allegedly strangling stepfather, taking selfie with corpse
A Maryland man arrested in the strangulation of his stepfather allegedly took selfies next to the body and posted the photos online before he was taken into custody, according to...
Japanese formula for happiness and long life seems kind of obvious
Many of us can spend our whole lives searching for happiness. We tell ourselves we’ll be happy "when" "if" or "one day." We read books about it and watch movies...
J.K. Rowling has an unpublished story hanging in her closet
J.K. Rowling has written another fairytale. Yes, we repeat another fairytale. But before Harry Potter fans go into meltdown and start dreaming of the next adventure to fill the boy...
Venus Williams' emotional Wimbledon saga continues
First there was a fatal car crash, then came the lawsuit, then an emotional breakdown during a Day 1 press conference, then the police reversing course, and this Saturday, perhaps,...
Woman streams the car crash that killed her on Facebook Live
This is the chilling moment a young woman livestreamed her own death when a car she was traveling in crashed into a barrier. The haunting footage of the horrific last...
Beauty queen visits orphans with HIV, but makes sure to wear gloves
Well, she’s not being handled with kid gloves. Miss South Africa wore gloves to meet orphans with HIV in Johannesburg — and the Internet is disgusted with her. On Wednesday,...
Fit mom turns raising kids into a literal workout
A 28-year-old mother of two from Florida has developed a workout routine that includes and utilizes her children. Charity LeBlanc has always kept herself in shape, and wasn't going to...
Man claims stun gun doesn't hurt, zaps wife's three kids: cops
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Missouri couple has been charged after the man admitted he uses a stun gun to discipline his wife's three toddlers. According to a probable cause statement,...
Prospect Park bans cars for the entire summer
Cars will not be allowed to drive through Prospect Park at all this summer, city officials announced Monday. Brooklyn's Backyard will be completely car-free at all hours of the day...
Scientists plan mission to find out why Mercury is shrinking
Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and even Uranus are getting lots of attention these days, with probes and rovers getting up close and personal with our planetary neighbors, but if we look...
Commuters get their first taste of MTA's 'Summer of Hell'
“The morning rush hour is going according to plan,” MTA chairman Joe Lhota said.
The one food that can destroy your mood and screw up your life
Fact: There are certain foods that mess with your mood. The biggie: sugar! The tricky thing about sugar is that it’s hidden in things that you think are healthy, so...
Airbnb host from hell shoves guest down flight of stairs
A video showing a man pushing a woman down a flight of stairs during a heated argument was allegedly the result of an argument between an Airbnb host and one...
Chelsea Clinton and Donald Trump's heated Twitter exchange
President Trump got into a Twitter war with Chelsea Clinton on Monday by citing her ininhis defense of his daughter’s behavior at the G-20 economic summit in Germany. Ivanka Trump...
Best Buy takes a hit after Amazon reveals its own 'Geek Squad'
Shares of Best Buy were down 3.7 percent in pre-market trading on Monday in the wake of a report that Amazon is forming its own “Geek Squad” to support its...
Siblings die minutes apart after suffering apparent asthma attacks
An asthmatic 2-year-old girl and her 3-year-old brother died minutes apart Monday after they were found gasping for air in their Bronx home -- and police sources said both tots...
Parents charged after infant dies in hot car, 2 other kids show signs of neglect
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A Tennessee couple has been charged in the death of their 11-month-old daughter, who authorities say died after being left in a hot car. Chattanooga police arrested...
Jets' No. 2 receiver could lose that spot as suddenly as he got it
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...
Central Park mugger left shirtless after messing with wrong woman
He picked the wrong woman to mess with. A tough-as-nails jogger ripped the shirt clean off the back of a mugger who robbed her as she ran through Central Park...
Man says dozens of monkeys keep swarming his property, swiping food
OCALA, Fla. — A Florida man says he's got a monkey problem. News outlets report that Brian Pritchard of Ocala says troops of rhesus monkeys swarm his property two times...
Elderly woman becomes latest victim in string of gator attacks
A 71-year-old woman miraculously survived after being attacked by a 10-foot-long alligator inside a gated community in southwest Florida — the third gator attack in the area in as many...
Lucky teen wins lottery twice in one week
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A California teen is celebrating two big lottery wins in a week. The California Lottery says 19-year-old Rosa Dominguez won $555,555 on a $5 scratch-off ticket purchased...
Woman caring for child in backseat killed after being sideswiped on highway
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Connecticut State Police say a New York woman who left her vehicle to tend to a child in the backseat on Interstate 95 was fatally struck by...
Mom's roommates accused of killing toddler for drinking milk from a jug
ORLANDO, Fla. — Authorities say a 3-year-old Florida boy died after he was beaten with a plastic rod because he drank milk from a jug. Orange County sheriff's investigators say...
Trump expects Congress to pass 'beautiful new' health care bill before summer break
President Trump tweeted Monday that he expects Congress to approve a “beautiful new” health care bill before taking off for summer recess. “I cannot imagine that Congress would dare to...
Trump: Ivanka sitting in for me at G20 was a 'very standard' move
President Trump on Monday defended having his daughter fill his seat at a G20 summit over the weekend, calling the move “very standard” -- and saying Hillary Clinton's family would've...
Drugged-up naked guy arrested after strolling through Walmart
An Arizona man naked and on drugs has been arrested wandering near a Walmart store in Tempe. Robert Kanoff, 49, was taken in by local authorities just before 11 p.m...
Kremlin denies knowledge of Trump Jr.'s meeting with lawyer
MOSCOW — The spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin says the Kremlin is unaware of a meeting between Donald Trump's senior staff and a Russian lawyer during the 2016 campaign...
Trump: Comey leaked classified information to the media
President Trump on Monday accused James Comey of leaking classified information to the media — on the heels of an explosive new report that reveals memos the former FBI chief...
Hospital says jailed Nobel Peace laureate is in critical condition
BEIJING — The hospital treating imprisoned Chinese Nobel Peace Prize laureate Liu Xiaobo said Monday his condition is now critical and doctors are in "active rescue" mode for China's best-known...
NoMad gets new upscale eatery featuring local ingredients
NoMad has a new dining destination: Rose Hill, an upscale American eatery that features small plates meant to be shared and local, seasonal ingredients from Chef Keith Geter, who was...
Chef of popular Filipino taqueria to open second location
Up and coming celebrity chef Jordan Andino is opening a second 2nd City — the popular West Village Filipino Taqueria — this fall at 1752 Second Avenue, between East 91st...
Judge releases 'mentally ill' man who allegedly tried stealing cop's gun
A deranged man allegedly stormed into a Brooklyn police station house and attempted to steal a cop’s firearm over the weekend — and was then let back on the street...
Two injured on day 4 of Pamplona’s running of the bulls
PAMPLONA, Spain — Officials in Spain say that at least two people have been injured but no one has been gored in the fourth running of the bulls at Pamplona's...
Climate-change activist says Ed Cox defamed him over Exxon probe
A billionaire climate-change activist has accused New York GOP Chairman Ed Cox of making “false and defamatory” statements about him while discussing a state probe of Exxon, The Post has...
Brad Pitt 'drama' the only thing keeping these mags afloat
The celebrity gossip business is slow so far this summer — which means the glossy weeklies have to work extra hard to manufacture eye-catching news. Which brings us to this...
Sal Albanese claims car towed by cops was parked legally
It turns out Sal Albanese’s car wasn’t stolen after all. The NYPD said Sunday that it towed the Democratic mayoral candidate’s ride from a Queens neighborhood street fair around the...
Key witness in NYPD bribery probe leaves town
The feds’ key witness in the NYPD bribery probe has high-tailed it out of New York — a month after it surfaced that he allegedly lured some deep-pocketed pals into...
There's just one thing everyone wants to see in Home Run Derby
This year, the All-Star Game doesn’t count. Home-field advantage isn’t on the line, and nobody seems to mind. After all, almost everyone’s attention is fixated on Monday night’s activities at...
Nets confident DeMarre Carroll has what they 'really, really need'
LAS VEGAS — On the spreadsheet, newly acquired DeMarre Carroll — like Timofey Mozgov a month ago — is a salary dump for his previous team and a means to...
Senate secures $4M to bulletproof NYPD cop cars
The Republican-led state Senate has secured $4 million in this year’s budget to help retrofit NYPD patrol cars and command vehicles with bulletproof windows and door panels. “It’s definitely going...