August 9, 2017
It's not delivery -- it's DiGiorno pizza spilled on interstate
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Arkansas highway officials shut down westbound lanes of a cross-country interstate for four hours so crews could pick up pizza. An 18-wheeler containing DiGiorno and Tombstone frozen...
Yankees thought they had Jay Bruce — then he was gone
After being mostly shunned at the non-waiver deadline, Jay Bruce was pursued by two AL teams with playoff aspirations and more. The Yankees were not only one of those teams,...
Fox News boosts parent revenue 10 percent in 4th quarter
Twenty-First Century Fox reported on Wednesday that it rode a 10.4 percent revenue boost in its cable segment, led by Fox News, to eke out a 1.5 percent sales gain...
Altice joins talks to buy Charter Communications
Charter Communications, which just a year ago swallowed Time Warner Cable in a $60 billion deal, is now being chased by a slew of potential bidders. Altice, the European-headquartered cable...
The stock market historically dips in the fall — and nuclear threats won't help
When every retail store has back-to-school specials, that’s the cue for financial writers like me to start predicting what could cause the stock market to collapse. The reopening of schools...
Swiss National Bank now owns record $84B worth of US stocks
There’s news from Switzerland — but it’s not about chocolate. The Swiss National Bank now owns a record $84 billion worth of US stocks. That’s $4 billion more than the...
This strange app lets you rent a swimming pool
This is apparently no joke. The Asbury Park Press is reporting a new wrinkle in the so-called “sharing economy” that already includes Uber, Airbnb and many others. This one is...
Baffling 'acoustic attack' on US embassy workers in Cuba caused hearing loss
State Department workers stationed at the US Embassy in Cuba were victims of a silent "acoustic attack" — in which sonic weapons were used to induce hearing loss, officials said...
Yankees rout Blue Jays as offense bails out Tanaka
TORONTO — The loud sounds coming off the Yankees’ bats Wednesday night were certainly welcome, with runs at a premium in six of the previous seven games. And when it...
Champs Sports moves to different Times Square location
Champs Sports is changing its Times Square address. The Foot Locker-owned athletic-wear retailer has just leased a two-level store at 10 Times Sq., also known as 1441 Broadway. For nearly...
Unemployed New Yorkers are giving up on finding jobs: survey
It’s quitting time for the unemployed. More than four in 10 out-of-work adults in the Empire State have given up looking for a job, a survey out Wednesday reveals. While...
There's another feud brewing in Trump's White House
The fierce internal White House battle between two of President Trump’s top aides shows no signs of letting up. H.R. McMaster has been the target of a sustained campaign to...
Jets hope Darrelle Revis protégé can take next step forward
The 2016 version of Darrelle Revis wasn’t even a shell of his legendary self, as ineffective as he once was dominant. But some good came out of his presence with...
Newsweek global editor-in-chief taking leave of absence
Matt McAllester, the global editor-in-chief of Newsweek, surprised his staff on Wednesday by announcing he was taking a leave of absence. The move comes only two weeks after he was...
You'll never have to get up for food at the game again
Sports fans across the country might soon kiss those long lines at the concession stands buh-bye. Grubhub and other restaurant delivery companies are talking to stadium operators about launching food...
Elderly woman shoots out her window at man parked in front of her house
A 76-year-old Queens woman was arrested Wednesday after firing a gun at a man parked in front of her house, sources said. Yvonne Cosby had initially called 911 at around...
Cuomo laces up work boots to examine faulty subway wiring
Don’t worry, New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is on top of the subway crisis. The gov put on his work boots Wednesday and hunkered down over a mess of rotting...
Fast food sales are growing faster than US economy
The burger is baaack. For the first time in five quarters, the big three fast food giants — McDonald’s, Burger King and Wendy’s — posted same-store sales increases of greater...
I predicted Trump would anger a country with nuclear weapons
I don’t know whether President Trump actually called the White House a dump, as reported, or not. And I don’t know if it really is a dump since, like most...
Mets trade Jay Bruce to Indians as sell-off continues
The non-waiver trade deadline may be over, but the Mets aren’t done with their sell-off, as they sent Jay Bruce to the Indians on Wednesday. In return, the Mets received...
Armed robbers hit trendy Brooklyn bar
Two crooks were on the loose after robbing a trendy Brooklyn bar at gunpoint Wednesday morning. The two men, one carrying a handgun, entered The Meatball Shop in Williamsburg at...
Unlike de Blasio, Cuomo doesn't take naps on the job
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday he wouldn’t dream of sleeping on the job — unlike his nemesis Mayor Bill de Blasio. “I’m not a napper, really, I never have been,”...
Lionel Richie's kid is moving in at swanky One Vandam
Model Sofia Richie is moving from Los Angeles to New York — and straight into a Soho apartment at One Vandam, a k a 180 Ave. of the Americas. Richie,...
Walmart markets guns as back-to-school items
Walmart: Save money, shoot guns. Parents shopping at one of the retail giant's stores in Indiana got an eye-opening surprise on Wednesday — when they stumbled upon a back-to-school display...
Late Emmy-winner's Hamptons cottage on market for $20M
A two-bedroom cottage in Bridgehampton is currently on the market for $19.5 million. Built in 1957, the cozy home at 719 Ocean Road is 2,200 square feet and sits on...
Yankees must be willing to take training wheels off Montgomery
TORONTO — The new Jordan Rules: Pitch him, if necessary, until he hits his innings limit. The Yankees received good news on CC Sabathia Wednesday, though it goes down as...
Hidden camera found inside Walgreen's bathroom
A hidden camera was discovered Friday inside a women’s bathroom at an Illinois Walgreen's, police said. The camera, discovered by the store’s manager, had been placed inside an electrical outlet...
Woman sues Costco after contracting E. coli from tainted chicken
A Utah woman filed a lawsuit against Costco after she contracted E. coli from eating tainted chicken bought at the retail chain, claiming it left her with permanent health issues...
New Jersey megamansion price chopped to 'just' $30M
A new listing in Alpine, NJ, has hit the market for $29.99 million. It is the second-highest listing in the tony ’hood, following developer Richard Kurtz’s stone mansion at 18...
NYC developers hope cool graffiti can sell hot houses
Momo — a New Orleans-based artist whose murals have adorned residential and commercial facades around America and Europe — spent last week in Manhattan completing his latest commission. But this work...
Veteran accused of pouring acid on dogs, gouging their eyes out
A U.S. Navy veteran in California has been accused of soaking two dogs with acid and gouging their eyes out. David Herbert, 36, was arrested Wednesday in Oceanside after authorities...
Speakeasy-turned-townhouse rented for nearly $18K per month
We’re not quite sure what Simone de Beauvoir and other writers, like F. Scott Fitzgerald, would make of the current status of their favorite former speakeasy. After closing in 2007...
How under-the-radar US Open winner became huge Aaron Judge fan
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Despite being the reigning U.S. Open winner, Brooks Koepka knows he’s somewhat forgotten when people mention the top young players in the sport. “It doesn’t bother me,’’...
Bad weather could wreak havoc on PGA Championship
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The weather is threatening to wreak havoc on the PGA Championship this week at Quail Hollow, with poor conditions predicted for at least parts of all four...
Camping New York style: a fire concierge and artisanal s'mores
For a weekend camping trip last month, Chrissy Palmieri and Neil Kapoor packed little more than their hiking boots and a few changes of clothes. After a 4¹/₂-hour drive to...
MSG Network to tab new Knicks' radio play-by-play man
Madison Square Garden Network is expected to announce soon that 34-year-old Ed Cohen will be named the Knicks’ radio play-by-play man, replacing Mike Crispino, who recently was let go after...
10 tips from a world-famous divorce lawyer to save your marriage
To mark 50 years as New York’s most famous divorce lawyer, Raoul Lionel Felder is doling out free advice so you never become one of his clients. With a team...
Justin Theroux's neighbor escalates feud with counter-suit
His Greenwich Village neighbor filed a no-holds-barred lawsuit over the star’s $1 million apartment renovation.
Why some people have zero sense of personal space: study
Everyone knows that one person who just doesn't understand the concept of personal space or that friend who's just a little too close for comfort — and it begs the...
Meet the NJ slugger who's powering his team toward LLWS
He’s New Jersey’s newest slugger — and his swing was molded by some of the Garden State’s biggest Little League legends. When Christopher Cartnick stepped up to the plate Wednesday...
Toddler found in home with boa constrictor and carcasses dies
A toddler died shortly after she was discovered inside an Ohio home filled with more than a dozen dead animals, including 15 dead snakes, during the weekend, police said. The...
Disgraced hedge funder's house going for $13M
The East End retreat of the late hedge fund manager Sanjay Valvani is back on the market for $13.45 million — up from its asking price of $11.99 million last...
O'Dowd and Romano team up for new twist on ruthless world of 'Get Shorty'
Chris O’Dowd says he wasn’t familiar with “Get Shorty,” the 1995 John Travolta/Gene Hackman movie that shares a title (and literary roots) with his new EPIX series. “To be honest,...
Neighbor rescues man tied up by burglar in burning apartment
A Virginia man who was robbed, beaten, tied up and left to die in his burning apartment was rescued by his neighbor early Tuesday. Clarence “Skip” Kakert, 70, said a...
CC Sabathia dodges bullet but will he face the Red Sox?
TORONTO — There is no further structural damage to CC Sabathia’s right knee, according to the results of a MRI exam done Wednesday in New York. That is good news,...
Choose your Jets adventure: When should Hackenberg start?
The adage in the NFL is if you have two quarterbacks, or three quarterbacks, you don’t have any. At a time when Tom Brady recently celebrated his 40th birthday, the...
Fox Sports fends off ESPN for Charissa Thompson: report
Mike Greenberg's new partner-in-crime remains a mystery. Charissa Thompson has chosen to stay with Fox Sports, according to a Sports Illustrated report, after rumors that ESPN wanted the TV personality...
Why Mets' Jay Bruce isn't sweating recent slump
Since Jay Bruce homered in consecutive games in Colorado last week, the right fielder has gone into a funk. He went hitless again Wednesday in a 5-1 loss to the...
Police pay convicted child rapist to spy on other sex abusers
A convicted child rapist was reportedly paid nearly $13,000 by British police to spy on a network of nearly 20 people drugging and abusing young women and girls. Newcastle prosecutors...
The Mooch is headed to late night
The Mooch is back! In what is sure to be must-see TV, "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" has booked embattled former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci for its...
Westchester lawmakers' welcome mat for MS-13
When even the Legal Aid Society opposes a bill that ties cops’ hands, you can be pretty sure it’s fatally flawed. Alas, the concerns of Westchester’s LAS — and a...
Team de Blasio caught stiffing Harlem's schoolchildren
Mayor Bill de Blasio promises public-school parents “equity and excellence.” Does his Department of Education think that doesn’t apply to Harlem? For over a year, DOE educrats have stonewalled a...
Here's how to take out North Korea's nukes
Should North Korea’s nuclear antics compel us to launch a self-defense attack, success would require far more than pinpoint strikes. The choice would come down to this: Do we kill...
Cynthia Nixon's ignorant challenge to Cuomo
"Sex and the City” actress Cynthia Nixon is the new flavor of the month as the hard left searches for a challenger to Gov. Andrew Cuomo. “There are a lot...
Why Sessions' anti-pot crusade went up in smoke
Attorney General Jeff Sessions has moved swiftly to encourage the use of mandatory minimum sentences and civil asset forfeiture, two major weapons of a war on drugs he seems bent...
Inside one Met's desperate search for career-saving results
Every time he walks onto a pitcher’s mound now is one more opportunity — and, eventually, one final opportunity — for the click that will finally make everything right for...
Cockroach lands on reporter's boobs before live broadcast
A television news reporter screams in terror as a cockroach lands on her chest seconds before a live broadcast. Mary Beth McDade shouts “Aaargh Jesus. Oh god,” as the critter...
Nobel Prize-winning scientist says he never endorsed bra promising bigger boobs
A Chinese company that claims its bra uses graphene to make your boobs bigger has been rumbled by a Nobel Prize-winning scientist. Jinan Shengquan Group says it uses graphene —...
Debbie Wasserman Schultz is a threat to national security
Many voters rejected Hillary Clinton because they thought she couldn’t be trusted with national secrets after her reckless handling of sensitive State Department emails. Florida voters ought to dispatch Rep....
Disney is spying on your kids through gaming apps: suit
Disney doesn't need to create a villain for their latest story. A class-action lawsuit claims the Walt Disney Company has been collecting and sharing personal data from children without parental...
Derek Jeter has one less competitor in Marlins bid
The bidding group led by Yankees legend Derek Jeter has moved into the lead in the battle to buy the Miami Marlins, two sources told The Post. Marlins owner Jeffrey...
Boy Scout leader accused of sexually abusing boy 'hundreds of times'
A former New Jersey Boy Scout came forward to accuse his scoutmaster of abusing him “hundreds of times,” in the 1990s, NJ.com reported. “Every interaction he had with me and...
Your vagina may be depressed
From sexually transmitted infections to childbirth and unpleasant infections, surely your lady garden has enough to face? But the idea of having a "depressed" va-jay-jay isn't just something you see...
A new Geno Smith (in his mind) is playing for more than this job
Geno Smith will take the field Friday night for the first time in nearly 10 months, playing for the first time since suffering a torn ACL. Smith will step on...
North Korea sets mid-August deadline for attacking Guam
The North Korean military is "awaiting orders" to unleash four missiles at military bases near Guam — because officials believe President Trump is too "bereft of reason" for negotiations, the...
Baby deer has to live in captivity after being pulled from the wild
PHOENIX — A 3-day-old baby deer is being sent to a wildlife reserve after somebody thought they were helping the fawn by removing it from a desert area in Arizona....
Ken Thompson's widow relinquishes rights to estate
Amid a battle with her late husband's mother and sister, the widow of ex-Brooklyn District Attorney Ken Thompson has suddenly relinquished all rights to his estate, The Post has learned....
Babysitters from hell put infant in fridge for Snapchat, get arrested
Two young babysitters from Massachusetts face charges after they allegedly posted a Snapchat of them putting a baby in a refrigerator. The juvenile girls, whose names were not released, were...
Trump administration 'singing from the same hymn book' on North Korea: State Dept.
The State Department spokeswoman said Wednesday the Trump administration is "singing from the same hymn book" in its reaction to North Korea's continued threats to unleash a nuclear attack on...
Cops find man with hands nailed to tree in shocking video
A shocking video shows first responders rescue a New Mexico man whose hands were nailed to a tree in the woods in an act of revenge. The victim, Jose Duran,...
Reports of gunshots near EPA offices cause brief scare
Police are investigating reports of gunshots at the EPA’s offices in Washington D.C., cops there confirmed to The Post. Cops received reports of shots fired near 12th Avenue and Pennsylvania...
Scientists name nasty prehistoric croc after late Motörhead frontman
LONDON — Scientists have named a prehistoric crocodile described as "one of the nastiest sea creatures to have ever inhabited the earth" after late Motörhead frontman and British heavy metal...
How Mets are spinning Amed Rosario's slump as a positive
Before Amed Rosario drove an eighth-inning single to center Wednesday, he was wallowing in a dismal 0-of-13 slump. So Mets manager Terry Collins saw the overwhelming good in the hit....
Turns out drinking beer could help you think clearly
Drinking beer boosts your creativity by inspiring more “Eureka” moments, a study found. Researchers say “mild intoxication” helped drinkers relax and cleared mental blocks. This increased their problem-solving abilities by...
Plan to have a roster handy for Giants preseason kickoff
Planning to watch the Giants’ preseason opener Friday against the Steelers? Well, don’t plan on seeing either team’s top stars on the field. After resting Eli Manning and Odell Beckham...
Japan's Kit Kat obsession created some wacky flavors
Japan's crazy obsession with Kit Kat chocolate bars has reached new heights. Already the world leader, Japan’s first Nestle factory in 26 years is opening in the country to cater...
Giant inflatable Trump-like chicken graces the White House
A huge inflatable chicken with orange hair and wings in the shape of President Trump's hands was looming near the White House on Wednesday afternoon. The 23-foot-tall poultry prop is...
Mom stops son raping ex, says she didn't raise him 'like that': cops
A Florida man's attempt to rape his ex-girlfriend was thwarted when his mom came to her rescue, saying she didn't raise him "like that," according to police. Brandon Jermain Halstead,...
Cop transforms into real-life superhero for ailing kids
When he's not serving and protecting the citizens of Fort Worth, Texas, this real-life superhero is making sick kids around the country smile. For the last several years, Police Officer...
The NBA is finally fixing its rest problem
Eager fans tuned in to a March nationally televised game between the Clippers and the Cavaliers only to find that stars LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love were sitting...
Most hated man in US soccer accused of ties to drug kingpin
Rafael "Rafa" Marquez – who played for the NY Red Bulls before becoming captain of Mexico’s National Team – has been secretly acting as a frontman for a Mexican drug...
NYT's climate-change 'scoop' was actually 7 months old
The New York Times was forced on Wednesday to run an embarrassing correction to its front-page story on a US government report on global warming, which it initially claimed was...
Kylie Jenner's cosmetics line could be a $1B business
The only thing plumping faster than Kylie Jenner’s lips is sales of her cosmetics line. Kylie Cosmetics, officially launched in February 2016, did $420 million in sales over the last...
Shirtless McDonald’s customer punches worker over wait for fries
A fight between a local McDonald’s employee and a customer is going viral on social media. Now, we are hearing from the witness who caught it on camera. Alfredo Sanchez...
Did crystals cause Jennifer Lawrence's house to flood? Rock expert weighs in
In hindsight, her mistake was crystal clear. In Vogue’s September cover story, Jennifer Lawrence admits that she may have underestimated the popular gems’ mystical powers — and that her house...
Boeing wants to fly their planes like geese to save fuel
Boeing is looking to their partners in flight in an attempt to save on fuel. Flying planes in the same V formation that geese use when they migrate has the...
Newark’s Whole Foods horror and other comments
Security desk: Why US Kept Bluffing on NoKo Threats President Trump “has inherited a mess” on North Korea, largely caused by the failure of his three immediate predecessors to take...
Irish media blast ESPN writer for 'lazy stereotyping bulls--t'
It's not easy to upset an entire country, but one ESPN writer may have managed to accomplish the feat. Wright Thompson, an award-winning storyteller and respected journalist for ESPN.com, wrote...
These are the most bizarre homes you've ever seen
These houses are worth writing home about. Oregon resident Bruce Campbell made headlines when he decided to renovate a retired Boeing 727 and turn it into his home. But he’s...
Man drinks beer full of dead geckos: suit
A California man filed a stomach-turning lawsuit against Heineken beer and Kroger supermarket -- claiming he sipped suds loaded with dead, canned geckos. George Toubbeh said he got violently ill...
Orangutan dubbed 'the ape who went to college' dies at 39
Chantek, an orangutan who became one of the first apes to communicate with researchers using sign-language, died Monday at an Atlanta Zoo. He was 39. Zoo Atlanta announced the orangutan’s...
Lawyer finds loophole to spring teacher accused of rape from jail
A former high school teacher who admitted to having sex with a student was sprung from jail Wednesday, thanks to a state loophole reducing her charge. Sarah Lewis was accused...
New dinosaur species makes T-Rex look like a munchkin
We’re gonna need a bigger museum. One hundred million years ago, a colossal creature the size of a 737 thundered through the forests of South America, picking trees clean with...
Explore this village of abandoned UFO houses
There isn’t life on Mars, but you can explore a village of space age houses in Taiwan. Inspired by the designs of Finnish architect Matti Suuronen, these retro-futuristic vacation homes...
Travelers are paying to spend a night in 'jail'
Ever wonder what it’s like to spend a night behind bars? There’s a hotel for that. Tourists are flocking to Sook Station in Bangkok, a put-on penitentiary, the Daily Mail...
Rafael Montero may not have even been worst part of Mets loss
The focus these days at Citi Field, understandably, is on 2018. That’s what happens when a team once thought to be a contender is instead 11 games under .500, as...
Man tries to board bus with severed human arms
A man tried to smuggle real severed human arms through customs at a Chinese bus station before being stopped by stunned security guards – who were then left speechless by...
MBAs are snubbing Wall Street to work at consulting firms
It’s official: McKinsey & Co. is sexier than Goldman Sachs. The most sought-after jobs for MBAs are no longer on Wall Street, as more business students than ever before are...
Yoko Ono's former $8.3M penthouse comes with toxic mold: suit
Imagine this — Yoko Ono's former West Village penthouse is an $8.3 million wreck, with warped beams, toxic mold and a rotted roof deck. Ono sold the fourth-floor pad at...
Sisters accused of using roof as a farm, toilet for dog-sitting biz
A pair of Manhattan sisters turned their Lower East Side apartment building’s roof into their own personal fiefdom, a landlord claims. Real estate agent Hana McGrath and her sibling Rachel...
'We're really going to jail for this?': Teens busted for cake prank
LONDON, Ky. — Two Kentucky teens have landed felony charges after stealing an ice cream cake for a prank broadcast on social media. News outlets report a news release from...
That other free-agent QB wants your attention already
Colin Kaepernick gets the attention. Jay Cutler gets the job. And Robert Griffin III gets to work out furiously, apparently, preparing for a job that hasn't begun to formulate. The...
Migrants are hiding under freight trains in Germany
According to reports, the number of migrants attempting to travel through Germany by hiding under freight trains is drastically rising. The trip is actually quite treacherous, with the trains traveling...
Mom faked son's cancer, lied about being a doctor: lawyer
CINCINNATI — Prosecutors are accusing a woman of child abuse and other crimes, saying her preschool-age son was treated by a hospital with opioids and received unnecessary medical care after...
Maryland flies flags at half-staff for sailor killed on USS Fitzgerald
Flags in Maryland are flying at half-staff for a sailor who died in June when the U.S. Navy destroyer he was on collided with a container ship off the coast...
Woman stabs dog in the face for biting her kid
A Long Island woman repeatedly stabbed her sister’s Siberian husky -- because the pooch bit her toddler, police said Wednesday. Stephanie Penado, 26, drove a knife into the dog face...
Senator: Brain tumor might be why McCain voted against skinny repeal
A GOP senator from Wisconsin said his colleague John McCain’s brain cancer may explain his vote against repealing ObamaCare — drawing an angry rebuke from McCain’s camp, which called the...
The Nets' two-game trip to Mexico is official
The NBA finally made the Nets’ long-rumored trip to Mexico official, announcing they will play Oklahoma City on Dec. 7 and face Miami two days later. Both games will be...
Van driver for special needs patients run over by own vehicle
A van driver for children with special needs was tragically killed Wednesday in the Bronx when she was run over by her own vehicle that she thought was in park,...
Why I did nothing when a stranger put his hand up my skirt
The other day I was driving on a busy freeway when I noticed a car near me trying to get my attention. We were driving fast and this driver seemed...
Mattis to North Korea: Stand down or we will destroy you
Defense Secretary James Mattis on Wednesday warned North Korea that its people would be destroyed in a nuclear war with the US — an escalation of rhetoric as other administration...
10-year-old kills teen brother during game of 'cops and robbers'
A 14-year-old boy in Wisconsin died after his 10-year-old brother shot him during a game of “cops and robbers” with a rifle he didn’t know was loaded, authorities said. Sauk...
Horndog CEO is back on the loose: 'This is a good day for America'
Watch out, ladies! Wall Street CEO Ben Wey -- ordered to fork over millions for sexually harassing his former Swedish intern -- is officially on the loose. After two years...
The 10 best nicknames from Yankees and Mets jersey reveal
The Yankees will let loose and the Mets will give their fans more (fun) to laugh about. For the weekend of Aug. 25-27, the Yankees, Mets and all of baseball...
Beloved Red Sox voice Jerry Remy updates battle with cancer
Jerry Remy is still fighting. In June, Remy announced cancer had returned to his lungs after he had battled the disease in 2008-09. The Red Sox television analyst provided an...
Baby abandoned by teen mom survived 3 days in a plastic bag
ELMIRA, NY — An 8-month-old baby found alive in a plastic bag outside an upstate New York home had been abandoned there three days earlier by her 17-year-old mother, who...
New York vacates hundreds of thousands of summonses
Roughly 644,500 summons warrants over a decade old were officially dismissed Wednesday morning across the Big Apple. The mass dismissal was for older cases involving low-level offenses, like riding a...
Mom marries boyfriend, then he's charged with killing her child
Five months after she married her boyfriend, a Utah woman found out he's being accused of killing her daughter. Jake Jensen, 29, was charged Monday in Salt Lake City with...
Gym posts sign that reads 'no f--king cops'
https://www.instagram.com/p/BXFu6FQlyIo/?taken-by=eavbarbell This Atlanta gym owner is an anti-cop dumbbell. Jim Chambers, owner of the EAV Barbell Club, has come under fire for posting a sign barring cops from his gym,...
Suspect arrested after woman posts Snapchat video of rape
MARBLEHEAD, Ohio — Authorities in Ohio say a woman posted Snapchat video of herself being raped, and a friend who saw it alerted police. Ottawa County Prosecutor James VanEerten says...
NFL busts still fighting about that USC-Notre Dame contentious play
Now that their underwhelming NFL careers are safely in the rear-view mirror, two former college stars took to Twitter to rekindle an old rivalry and reminisce on their undergraduate glory...
Trump blasts McConnell over ObamaCare repeal criticism
Republican finger-pointing over the party’s failure to keep its campaign promises continued apace on Wednesday, with President Trump firing back at the Senate majority leader’s criticism of his administration. “Senator...
Dope arrested after trying to deposit '$1M bill'
SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Authorities say a man who tried to deposit what he presented as a $1 million bill has been charged with drug possession in Iowa. A criminal...
Thief swipes de Blasio aide's phone on subway
A top aide to Mayor Bill de Blasio had his iPhone swiped from his hand as he rode a Manhattan subway this week, police sources said Wednesday. Mahen Gunaratna, 30,...
Jordan Spieth isn't blinking in the face of history
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Jordan Spieth is well aware of the anticipation and expectation that will follow him like a pesky gnat. But he'll have none of it. The 24-year-old Spieth,...
Anchor delivers the news while porn plays behind her
The nightly news turned into the nightly nude when a British TV network aired racy footage of a woman baring her breasts during its evening broadcast, according to a new...
Ex-Yankees pitcher gets sold for $1 in twist to weird year
It has been a roller-coaster MLB journey for pitcher Ernesto Frieri -- one that took another surprising turn earlier this week. The right-hander first joined the Yankees in March --...
Senator quits over rampant corruption in Albany
State Sen. Dan Squadron unexpectedly announced Wednesday that he’s quitting in two days, saying he fed up with the “cynical political deals” and corruption in Albany. “The status quo has...
Dwyane Wade kicks off the big-time Tim Hardaway hype
Another young Knicks player is putting in work with one of the NBA’s all-time greats, and is apparently impressing. Last week in Los Angeles, newly acquired Knicks guard Tim Hardaway...
Naked man with a gun gets shot down by police in front of a church
Las Vegas police released helicopter and bodycam footage of a shooting incident involving a naked man in front of a church. Jason David Funke was shot after seemingly making an...
Five dogs killed in 'pet resort' fire
VALRICO, Fla. — Five dogs have died in a fire at a Florida “pet resort.” Hillsborough County Fire Rescue officials said in a news release that firefighters found the dogs...
Mom of 'kidnapped' model defends daughter's story
The mom of the British model whose account of being abducted by a sex-slave ring has come under scrutiny defended her daughter on Wednesday, vowing that the 20-year-old will "speak...
Evangelical adviser says Trump has God's authority to take out Kim Jong Un
An evangelical adviser to President Trump said the commander-in-chief has God's authority to take out North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. “When it comes to how we should deal with...
Couple in big trouble for having sex at the state fair
The couple who got arrested for having sex at the Wisconsin State Fair have been identified as a part-time wrestler and his ex-wife, according to reports. Desiree Anderson and Robert...
Amar'e Stoudemire's affair with Miami beauty exposed
Six-time NBA All-Star Amar'e Stoudemire has been slapped with a lawsuit by Miami-based beauty Quynn Lovett, who alleges he fathered her daughter last year, the Daily Mail first reported Wednesday....
Is Fox Sports star going to be Mike Greenberg's new 'Mike'?
If this is the new "Mike," she looks nothing like the old one. The rumors of Charissa Thompson-to-ESPN are picking up steam after the Fox Sports personality announced Monday she...
Here's what the Curiosity rover has seen in 5 years on Mars
The Curiosity rover has been traveling around Mars for five years, and NASA decided to celebrate by creating a time-lapse of the footage that it's collected. While it's an exciting...
I watched a surgeon perform vaginal cosmetic surgery
Among many of his celebrity clientele and in the media, he's known as the "Vagina Whisperer," or the "Designer Vagina Doctor." But his colleagues and close friends like to playfully...
3-year-old died after being left all day in hot van outside day care
Heartbroken relatives of a 3-year-old boy who died after being left in a hot van outside a day care facility in Florida say his death is simply “not right” —...
The day my sisters and I escaped a polygamist cult in Mexico
She still remembers running. Running for her life, running for her freedom, running for her siblings’ safety. Escaping life in a cult. A life where she was sexually assaulted, abused...
Jon Jones: Conor McGregor has shown me the blueprint
Jon Jones has seen the future of UFC, thanks to Conor McGregor. Jones immediately called out Brock Lesnar, despite the significant weight difference between the two, after his impressive win...
Incredible time lapse video shows 5 years of the Curiosity rover's travels
NASA’s Curiosity rover just celebrated its five year anniversary on Mars, which is one mighty impressive milestone for a vehicle whose primary mission was initially slated for just 687 days....
Mother and son charged in murder-for-hire plot to kill his ex-wife
She gives mothers-in-laws an even worse name. New Hampshire mom, Pauline Chase and her son, Maurice Temple are accused of orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot to kill his ex-wife, the Union...
Dem official to Cuomo: You don't 'see' me because I'm a black woman
State Senate Democratic leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins accused Gov. Cuomo in a closed-door meeting of not recognizing her political abilities because she’s “a woman” and has “black skin,” sources told The...
Disney shares slide after company says it's splitting with Netflix
Walt Disney’s shares fell 5 percent on Wednesday as Wall Street doubted whether the Mouse House can succeed with a plan to ditch its relationship with Netflix as it launches...
How being your own biggest fan can get you ahead at work
Being your biggest fan can pay off at work. Ivanka Trump is the latest to publicly fan girl over herself by following 38 Instagram accounts devoted to praising her life...
Salmonella outbreak traced to Mexican papayas
DES MOINES, Iowa -- An increasing number of people have been sickened by eating papaya now traced to a farm located in southern Mexico, US public health officials said in...
Tribune Media gets hit by surging TV programming costs
US broadcaster Tribune Media, which agreed to be bought by Sinclair Broadcast Group, reported a lower-than-expected quarterly profit, hurt by higher programming costs. Total programming costs rose 27.9 percent to...
Singapore investigates 60-year-old for crime of sticking toothpicks in a bus seat
SINGAPORE - A 60-year-old Singaporean man is under investigation for inserting toothpicks into a seat on a public bus, a suspected case of "mischief" that could put him behind bars...
More Americans are perfectly fine with a solitary existence
Is it okay to go to the movies or hang out at a bar alone? The votes are in… Millions of Americans are now happy to live a solitary existence,...
Here's how to get tickets to 'Springsteen on Broadway'
How long will it take for more than 38,000 seats to disappear? We’ll find out Aug. 30 — the first day tickets go on sale for Bruce Springsteen's solo show...
UK kids as young as 5 booted from school over sexual misconduct: report
More than 700 children in the UK – some as young as 5 years old – have been kicked out of schools for sexual misconduct, according to a disturbing new...
US stocks slip as North Korea tensions mount
US stocks were lower on Wednesday afternoon as investors rushed to safe-haven assets after President Donald Trump's "fire and fury" warning to North Korea escalated tensions with the nuclear-armed nation....
Sicko accused of sex acts with dogs leaves judge speechless
This sicko's depravity even left a judge speechless. Stephen Matthew Taylor, 31, was convicted of two counts of animal cruelty in Henrico County, Virginia, on Tuesday after admitting to police...
Disney settles 'pink slime' suit against ABC News for $177 million
Walt Disney paid $177 million, in addition to insurance recoveries, to settle the closely watched “pink slime” defamation case against its ABC network by Beef Products Inc., a quarterly financial...
Trump is finally coming back to New York City
President Trump will return to his Manhattan high-rise for the first time since he entered the White House in January for three days next week, according to a report on...
Papa John's tells gluten intolerant customers to steer clear of new gluten-free crust
Papa John’s is sending mixed messages about its new gluten-free pizza crusts. The pizza chain officially announced the debut of its new Ancient Grains Gluten-Free Crusts in a press release...
New diet plan: Eat more salt for better health
Pick up the salt shaker before your fork? Then listen up. According to scientist James DiNicolantonio, the World Health Organization has got it wrong with their advice to cut down...
Knicks erasing another facet of Phil Jackson's master plan
Phil Jackson’s triangle no longer will be associated with the Knicks and now, neither will West Point. The Knicks have ditched the United States Military Academy as their training-camp site,...
New Jersey town targets 'beach spreading'
A Jersey Shore town is declaring war on inconsiderate sunbathers who set up massive tents on the beach. The popular town of Belmar is seeking to put an end to...
Irish veterinarian fails English speaking test for visa
A computer program put the kibosh on a bid for an Australian visa by an Irish veterinarian with two college degrees, determining she just didn't have the English skills needed...
The FBI raided Paul Manafort's house
The FBI raided the home of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort in July and seized documents and other materials as part of the probe into Russian meddling in the...
Giants add offensive line depth with small-school project
The Giants have a new offensive lineman, as they signed Corin Brooks, who went undrafted out of University of Texas of the Permian Basin and had a short stay this...
11-year-old girl severely burned in sick 'hot water challenge' prank
An 11-year-old girl was severely burned when her friends poured scalding hot water on her as part of a cruel social media stunt in The Bronx, police said. The girl,...
Heisman winner calls out rival coach for 'anonymous' trashing
Lamar Jackson says he knows which coach talked trash about him, and he isn't worried one bit. "Yeah, I heard Wake Forest. I heard [it was] the Wake Forest coach...
North Korea frees imprisoned Canadian pastor
North Korea on Wednesday freed a Canadian pastor imprisoned for more than two years on "sick bail," according to a report. The Rev. Lim Hyeon-soo was released for "humanitarian" reasons...
Porn star's ridiculous plea to change John Wall's NBA rating
Just when you think Mia Khalifa has grown tired of pestering the sporting world, she pops up one more time. The former porn star, notorious for ridiculing sports stars on...
'Bleeding' veggie 'Impossible Burger' doesn't get FDA approval
The “Impossible Burger” — also known as the veggie burger that bleeds — has been drumming up interest in chefs, investors (like Bill Gates) and consumers since Impossible Foods announced...
Man fatally stabs mom's tenant inside home: cops
A man fatally stabbed his mother’s tenant in front of her Wednesday, splattering a Brooklyn apartment — and his own mom — with the victim’s blood, police said. Michael Dunne,...
'Teacher of the Year' who hosted teen sex parties goes to prison
A former high school teacher who hosted sex parties for teenage boys — including a “bros night” that featured a front-door sign urging them to get naked — has been...
More than 60 women may sue Google for gender discrimination
More than 60 women who are current or former employees of Google say they may take legal action against the tech giant over alleged sexism and pay disparities with their...
Instagram model's photo opens up basketball boyfriend intrigue
Social media sensation Abigail Ratchford isn't hiding her affection for a certain member of Klay Thompson's family. On Monday, the Instagram bombshell, who boasts nearly 8 million followers, posted a...
'Kidnapped' model says she escaped by promising intimacy with captor
The British model who claims she was abducted by a sex-slave ring told police she fended off lewd advances by one of her captors by promising to be more "intimate"...
Tiger Woods a no-show for his DUI hearing
Tiger Woods was a no-show in court Wednesday — but has agreed to enter into a DUI program stemming from his Memorial Day bust in Florida. The golf superstar will...
Parents blame 'treacherous' school for bullied son's suicide
The parents of an 8-year-old boy who hanged himself blame a "treacherous school environment," alleging in a federal lawsuit filed Monday that school officials allowed and covered up bullying. The...
Trump: 'Hopefully' we never need our nuclear arsenal
President Trump took credit for modernizing the US' "nuclear arsenal" in a tweet on Wednesday, but said he hopes "we will never have to use this power." "My first order...
Tillerson insists North Korea doesn't pose 'imminent threat'
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said President Trump was sending a "strong message" to catch the attention of the North Korean leader when he said any threats by the rogue...
Brewing company cashes in on 'Summer of Hell'
Hops aboard! With the “Summer of Hell��� raging, New Yorkers can blow off steam with a new beer that riffs on their travel travails with the apropos name of Delayed....
World's dumbest burglar shows his face to security camera before covering up
A thief in Germany didn't realize he was being filmed by a home security camera until he looked directly into the lens. Despite his cover already being blown, the inept...
Badass employees stop an armed robbery with their fists
Two employees fought off an armed robbery at a cellphone store in Arlington, Texas. The brave duo defended themselves with their bare fists before the suspects fled the scene. “It...
Floyd Mayweather wants you to know Conor McGregor can beat him
Floyd Mayweather must have been getting tired of all of the Conor McGregor headlines. In an interview with ESPN's Stephen A. Smith, the fighter known as "Money" Mayweather said he's...
Gary Sanchez just can't catch a break
TORONTO — After being the designated hitter Saturday and sitting Sunday in Cleveland, Gary Sanchez returned to the Yankees’ lineup Tuesday night behind the plate. Eight innings later, he was...
Aaron Hicks 'perfectly healthy': When is his Yankees return?
TORONTO — According to a person who saw Aaron Hicks play for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this past weekend and for Double-A Trenton at Hartford on Tuesday night, the switch-hitting outfielder hasn’t...
Driver 'deliberately' slams car into soldiers in Paris suburb, injures six
LEVALLOIS-PERRET, France — French police are searching for a driver who slammed his BMW into a group of soldiers in a Paris suburb Wednesday, injuring six of them in what...
Jordan Montgomery's Yankees exile could be brief
TORONTO — Manager Joe Girardi said the Yankees were concerned that if Jordan Montgomery surpasses 180 innings it might lead to future problems, and that played into the decision to...
Mets lay down gauntlet for 'mediocre' Travis d'Arnaud: Now or never
This is the test for the rest of this Mets season: Get an idea for tomorrow with what’s happening today. So, whether it’s Matt Harvey getting back on the Citi...
Jets coach tired of Sheldon Richardson's 'B.S.' Marshall feud
Todd Bowles is so done with this Sheldon Richardson-Brandon Marshall feud. The Jets coach called it “B.S.,” told Richardson so on Monday and threatened to walk out of a media...
Yankees' season has reached a tipping point
TORONTO — The best way to put it about CC Sabathia’s right knee is this: It hasn’t felt this bad in nearly two years, the big lefty said Tuesday night,...
Top golfer will end major drought and win PGA Championship
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Mark Cannizzaro's top five selections in this year's PGA Championship: Rory McIlroy: It seems almost too obvious. He’s won two PGAs already, has won twice at Quail...
Guam residents fear attack after North Korea issues threat
HAGATNA, Guam — Residents of the US territory Guam say they’re afraid after being caught in the middle of rising tensions between President Donald Trump and North Korea, but Gov....
AJ Ramos picks up first save as Mets closer
Mets fans, meet your new closer. AJ Ramos, who was acquired July 28 from the Marlins for two minor leaguers, earned his first save in a Mets uniform Tuesday night...
Jerry Blevins gives the Mets just what they need
Five up, five down. That was what the Mets hoped to get from Jerry Blevins out of the bullpen Tuesday. “That’s what we needed. We needed that. That’s where we’ve...
Meatpacking Business Improvement District showcases 3-D tour video
To show what the busy office, retail and restaurant area will look like after some 13 projects are completed, the Meatpacking Business Improvement District has created a new 3-D video....
Firms moving to One Vanderbilt worry about observation deck
Some of the financial firms eyeing a move to the $3.1 billion One Vanderbilt may be having mixed emotions over the impact of the observation deck planned for floors close...
PR specialist for city billionaires will launch her own agency
Chris Taylor, who has spent two decades as a public relations specialist for two NYC billionaires — Ronald Perelman and Mike Bloomberg — is planning to hang out her own...
Daily News deputy transitions to Cuomo team
Don Kaplan, the deputy head of content/features at the Daily News for the past five years, has jumped to the press office of Gov. Andy Cuomo. Earlier, Kaplan worked at...
Tiger Woods pleading not guilty to DUI
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Tiger Woods will not attend his arraignment Wednesday on a driving under the influence charge, his attorney said, meaning under court rules the superstar golfer will...
Sweden-based multinational conglomerate eyeing Rodale
Speculation is swirling around Rodale, now that first-round bids landed at Allen & Co. on Aug. 3. Axel Johnson, the Sweden-based multinational conglomerate, is still in the hunt, one source...
Stitches: Clueless in East Meadow
The Tool in the Pool is back. Ryan “Blame it on Rio” Lochte successfully returned from his 10-month suspension by winning the 200-meter medley in record time Sunday at the...
Disgraced detective's victims struggle to adjust to life outside prison
When Shabaka Shakur was released from prison after 27½ years behind bars for a double murder he didn’t commit, he struggled to make sense of life outside a cell. There...
Rivals Phil Mickelson and Ernie Els share a piece of greatness
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — So often in sports, we’re numbed by the numbers. We take them for granted and, with society’s scant attention span, we mindlessly move onto the next thing....