August 15, 2017
Dominic Smith resisted temptation for first homer
Dominic Smith was mesmerized by the right-field porch at Yankee Stadium. Finally resisting the urge to shoot for that short fence, the Mets’ lefty-swinging first baseman returned to being the...
Jacoby Ellsbury rediscovers power stroke after long drought
Jacoby Ellsbury likely will never be worth his massive contract, but the underachieving outfielder still has time to provide value for the Yankees this season. Despite being left out of...
Stitches! Stitches! Table for two!
Hello, Spotted Cheetah. … Sorry we’re fully booked. A three-day pop-up restaurant opened Tuesday in Tribeca. The Cheetos-themed eatery is a dream come true for lovers of the synthetic snack....
How Giants' Damon Harrison is planning to get more sacks
Damon “Snacks” Harrison already has declared his desire to get more sacks than the 2.5 he recorded last season, his first as the Giants’ nose tackle. But more than that,...
SF-based hedge fund gets new NoMad digs
A San Francisco-based hedge fund, Redmile Group, is moving from Midtown to NoMad. The 5,702-square-foot space consists of the full 11th floor at 45 W. 27th St. in the Kaufman...
Mitsui Sumitomo leases additional space on Madison Avenue
Mitsui Sumitomo Marine Management (USA) has leased an additional Big Apple location at 527 Madison Ave., between E. 53rd and 54th streets. The US division of a Japanese conglomerate will...
Movie Lab building transforming into science lab
The Movie Lab building at 619 W. 54th St. is morphing into wet labs and will change its moniker to the Hudson Research Center. Owners Taconic Investment Partners and Silverstein...
David Tepper says booming market still has room to grow
As the stock market continues to hover near all-time highs, billionaire hedge fund investor David Tepper sees a bit more room for growth. “I’m not saying stocks are screaming cheap,...
Crain Communications remains committed to city journals
Keith Crain, the chairman of Crain Communications, said the company remains committed to Crain’s New York Business and its other three city journals — in Chicago, Cleveland and Detroit. Last...
Aroldis Chapman problem overshadows Yankees win
A good night in The Bronx was nearly ruined again by Aroldis Chapman, and now the Yankees have a possible closer crisis to deal with, as manager Joe Girardi declined...
TJX sees revenue rise amid lackluster market for retailers
As shoppers continue to flee department stores, more often than not they are running straight into the arms — and aisles — of off-price giant TJX Companies. TJX, which runs...
Robert E. Lee memorial in Brooklyn to be taken down
The South isn't the only place where Confederate monuments still exist. New Yorkers need only look to Brooklyn — where a plaque honoring Gen. Robert E. Lee has been affixed...
Charter school foes slam Dan Loeb
Charter-school foes have pounced on Success Academy Chairman Dan Loeb’s racially insensitive criticism of a Westchester politician as a pretext to drain their resources, the school group’s CEO said in...
It costs $28.75 to visit Elvis' grave
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — For nearly four decades, fans of the late singer Elvis Presley have made a solemn procession past his grave at his Graceland mansion during the annual candlelight...
Central Park workers under fire after horrific tree incidents
A slew of horrific tree-related incidents have occurred in Central Park, and their victims have blamed parks workers for some of them. Personal-injury claims brought against the city by those...
McKinsey partner to oversee Time Inc. transition
Maybe the new name of Time Inc. will be McKinsey Media. The publisher of People, Time, Sports Illustrated and Fortune has apparently dropped plans to name an official “chief transformation...
The startling reality facing America in wake of Virginia white power rally
President Trump should have left well enough alone. His Monday denunciation of costumed sheet-wearers and Nazi wannabes could have cleared the way for Americans of all stripes to focus their...
Wells Fargo names first female chair of any major US bank
Wells Fargo named Betsy Duke, a former Federal Reserve board governor, its next chairman — making her the first woman chair of a major US bank, and ousting her predecessor...
McDonald's customer claims she found a needle in her burger
A Kentucky woman was in for quite a surprise when she bit into her McDonald’s hamburger and reportedly found a needle. Erin Spellman — who posted a photo of the...
Why workers need a corporate tax cut
Left-wing political groups are staging street protests and running television ads to defeat President Trump’s proposed corporate tax cut. If they succeed, the big losers will be anyone hoping for...
More than 500 buildings across NYC are likely vacant
A title company has used open data to map more than 500 buildings across NYC that are likely vacant. Daniel Price, founder and CEO of OneTitle National Guaranty Company, analyzed...
Mattingly wants Giancarlo Stanton to break his HR record
MIAMI -- All eyes are on Giancarlo Stanton and he keeps delivering. Baseball's $325-million man homered in his sixth consecutive game to give him a major league-leading 44, but the...
Tillerson: US 'interested' in negotiating with North Korea
The United States is still open to negotiations with North Korea over its nuclear weapons program, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Tuesday. “We continue to be interested in finding...
Ex-Billboard editorial director to head Syracuse music business program
Bill Werde, a former editorial director of Billboard, is going back to school. He’s been tapped to be the director of the Bandier Program for Music Business and Entertainment at...
Russian 'masseuse' accused of robbing men turns down plea deal
The Russian “masseuse” accused of drugging and robbing two men she lured through online dating sites turned up her nose at a plea deal Tuesday in Brooklyn Supreme Court. Prosecutors...
Retailers hit hard as gun sales dwindle
Gun retailers took another shot to the gut Tuesday. Two national retailers dependent on hunters reported second-quarter results that were dinged by a noticeable dropoff in gun sales. Dick’s Sporting...
The Jets actually opening up a fan Hall of Fame
Are you the ultimate Jets fan? Then it’s time to go to online and nominate yourself or someone worthy of becoming part of the new Fan Hall of Fame. The...
Bon Jovi's clothing line reaches agreement with PETA, ditches leather
It turns out that Jon Bon Jovi’s apparel line was giving leather a bad name. The New Jersey rocker, who launched his Hart N Dagger clothing line in November, reached...
MLB veteran's umpire feud gets personal: He's ruining baseball
Ian Kinsler wishes he could do the ejecting on umpire Angel Hernandez. The Tigers second baseman unloaded on Hernandez a day after the officiating veteran threw him, and Tigers manager...
Mom accused of recording child molestation, selling videos
An Arizona mother has been accused of taking videos of herself molesting two children and selling them online. Court documents show that Keri Harwood, 28, has been accused of recording...
Mom critically injured while saving kids from falling tree
A brave Manhattan mom was critically injured trying to shield her infant and two tots from a massive tree that suddenly crashed down on them during a stroll through Central...
Mets starter: 'I don't care' what Sandy Alderson thinks
Seth Lugo is back where his season started — on the disabled list. The Mets right-hander has been diagnosed with a shoulder impingement and was placed on the DL on...
Prokhorov pressuring Islanders to play at Nassau Coliseum
Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov, looking to protect a $165 million investment in the Nassau Coliseum, is pressuring the New York Islanders to play a significant number of games at the...
Sisters file $3M suit over Charlottesville attack
Two sisters filed a $3 million suit Tuesday over injuries they suffered in the fatal ramming of a car into a crowd of anti-racist protesters in Charlottesville, Va. Tadrint Washington...
Keep telling the horrific truth about North Korea
Equating President Trump’s tough North Korea talk with Kim Jong-un’s bluster, as the president’s critics have done over the past week, is dumb — not least because it’s clear Trump’s...
Man drives himself to hospital after shooting nail into his heart
MILWAUKEE — A Wisconsin man who doctors say came perilously close to death after accidentally shooting a nail into his heart while working on his house calmly drove himself to...
The tragic road safety took to his long shot Jets' chance
If you want something badly enough, you can triumph over sorrow and tragedy. Shamarko Thomas is living proof. Thomas is a 5-foot-8 free-agent safety and long shot to continue an...
Woman sues city, says de Blasio broke promise to help with eviction case
A furious 74-year-old Queens woman has filed a negligence suit against the city, claiming Mayor de Blasio’s office broke a promise to help her fight an eviction case. Cecilia Gullas...
Video shows before and after 'The Deuce' doctor's OD
Disturbing surveillance videos made public Tuesday show a Long Island dermatologist raring to party as she heads to a drug dealer's Chelsea apartment -- and an HBO producer slinking away...
Feds want to block city plan for calorie labels at supermarkets
Food fight! Federal regulators have filed legal papers seeking to block New York City from going rogue and enforcing new national calorie labeling requirements in restaurants, convenience and grocery stores...
Boyfriend arrested in death of woman found in trash can
STOCKTON, Calif. — A man has been arrested in the death of a woman whose body was found in a garbage can in Stockton. The Sacramento Bee reports Daniel Winkler,...
How Amed Rosario quietly won over the Mets' clubhouse
One thing stands out, especially, for manager Terry Collins about Amed Rosario in the Mets’ clubhouse: Amed Rosario doesn’t stand out. The heralded rookie shortstop is more old school than...
Wife accused of cold-case murder used insurance payout for lavish trips
She collected a cool $1.4 million insurance payout and made regular jaunts to the Turks and Caicos Islands after killing her coffee-bar-owning husband in Manhattan in 1996, authorities say. But...
Pathetic gimmicks and shuttered faves make August the worst month to dine out
Gag, choke, barf! We are living through maybe the worst month in New York restaurant history. Savvy restaurant-goers dread August. It’s the cruelest month when chefs, managers and waiters flee...
A troubling way to 'eradicate' a disorder
Sigh: CBS News just profiled Iceland’s tremendous success in “eradicating Down syndrome births” — via abortion. “Since prenatal screening tests were introduced in Iceland in the early 2000s, the vast...
De Blasio's bogus health savings cost the public billions
Sadly, Mayor de Blasio’s vacuuming up of taxpayer funds for his campaign is only a fraction of what he’s sending to his union allies — and he’s even more outrageous...
Woman born without vagina raising money so she can have sex
The family of a woman born without a vagina has launched a crowdfunding campaign for surgery that would allow her to experience intimacy and live a more normal life. Kaylee...
Subway rider accidentally bumps into man, gets slashed
A straphanger was slashed Tuesday on his forehead and wrist by a man he accidentally bumped into, cops said. The incident happened at the Canal St. subway station at around...
Offensive line doubts lead five takeaways from Giants camp
Twenty days after they reported, the Giants officially broke camp Tuesday after working for two hours on a cloudy day, with intermittent light rain bringing a slight chill to the...
Bird to begin rehab stint: Will he be Yankees' 1B when he returns?
Greg Bird will begin a rehab stint Wednesday with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and if all goes well, he believes he will be able to meet the Yankees next week in Detroit....
Noah Syndergaard making routine and fastball change
Noah Syndergaard wants to save a little extra for special occasions. In an effort to reduce the stress on his body, the Mets right-hander said he likely will keep his...
Your gift to the mayor lets him 'fight' by going on vacation
Miami, Hamburg, Boston and now Rhode Island — four trips in little over a month. As Rich Calder noted in Tuesday’s Post, Mayor de Blasio took off for a Rhode...
Parenting expert compares hitting children to breastfeeding
A parenting expert has been slammed by Good Morning Britain viewers after comparing smacking children to breastfeeding. Kate Ivens, from the Campaign for Real Education, appeared on Tuesday’s show and...
Highest ranking Marine says there is 'no place' for racism
The highest ranking US Marine said Tuesday night that there was "no place" for racism — just hours after President Trump refused to denounce neo-Nazis and the KKK. "No place...
Woman hit with felony charges for toppling Confederate statue
A woman who took part in the toppling of a Confederate statue in Durham, NC, has been arrested and slapped with felony charges, cops said Tuesday. Takiya Thompson, 22, has...
Bullied 13-year-old ODs from two of the deadliest drugs
The death of a New Jersey middle school student earlier this summer was ruled an overdose of two of the deadliest drugs. An autopsy released Monday revealed that 13-year-old Vincent...
This eatery is recycling its waste into muffins
Compost ... or confection? Joe & the Juice, a coffee shop and juice bar chain, has just added a new item to its menu that may gladden the hearts of...
Trump's horrifying 'take three' on Charlottesville
On Tuesday afternoon, we learned yet again that the president of the United States is against neo-Nazis, which is nice. They’re “very rough,” he said at an impromptu Trump Tower...
Manchester bombing 'hero' stole credit card of grandma injured in attack: cops
A homeless man who was labelled a “hero” for helping Manchester bombing victims has been charged with stealing a credit card off a woman injured in the attack. Greater Manchester...
This Yankees season still has disaster potential
Athletes embrace the notion of being equated to warriors. But not Warriors. In 2017, the capital-letter version evoked by both Yankees general manager Brian Cashman and Red Sox head of...
New Yorkers are going to crazy lengths to catch the eclipse
Nothing will stand in the way of John Garvey witnessing next week’s total solar eclipse — not even a chance at game-show stardom. Garvey, a 32-year-old Bronx-based school teacher, is...
College girl charged for false rape claim on campus
A Michigan college student was charged Monday after she falsely reported to campus police that she was attacked and raped. Mary Zolkowski, 21, faces felony charges after she told authorities...
Budget gimmicks undermine city's cost-saving claims
More than $1.9 billion of the $3.4 billion the city claims to be saving in healthcare spending on municipal workers over four years is coming from budgetary gimmicks, new documents...
Man accused of threatening to rape Mark-Viverito, kill her family
A Bronx man was busted Monday for threatening to repeatedly rape and murder City Council speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, The Post has learned. Daniel Silvera, 26, allegedly sent Mark-Viverito an email...
'Broadchurch' finale offers a bittersweet, if convoluted, end
"Broadchurch,” one of the best British imports in recent memory, ends its three-season run Wednesday night on BBC America — in both bittersweet and (slightly) disappointing fashion. Bittersweet in the...
Hamptons 'DUI' dirtbag takes plea deal, says sorry
The real estate developer charged with leaving his pal to die after drunkenly crashing his Porsche in Sag Harbor took a plea deal Tuesday in a Long Island courtroom —...
Thrifty thieves spotted stealing coupons out of newspapers
A band of thieves went coupon-clipping — swiping bundles of newspapers from stores around Staten Island and then taking the discount vouchers out of them, police said Tuesday. The group...
Narrowing down where Mets could trade Curtis Granderson
I am still not exactly sure why the Brewers didn’t work harder to get Curtis Granderson in their trade with the Mets for Neil Walker. His lefty bat and veteran...
Robert Durst asks judge to toss $100M lawsuit
Oddball real estate scion Robert Durst is asking a judge to toss a $100 million lawsuit filed by his late wife's family over her 1982 disappearance — calling the claim...
LeBron James has hit his Donald Trump breaking point
LeBron James has not had a lot to say on Twitter about the President of the United States in the past six months. That has changed in the past four...
This sounds like a new Brandon Marshall
It might have only been a slight geographical move for Brandon Marshall, going from the Jets to the Giants this offseason. But for Big Blue’s new wide receiver, it seems...
'Groundhog Day' is the latest casualty on Broadway
Bill Murray popped up at “Groundhog Day” last week, triggering some fun publicity and boosting ticket sales. Alas, the boost was too little, too late. Despite its seven Tony nominations,...
Power ballad fans will love this hilarious solar eclipse trend
A solar eclipse is always a feast for the eyes. In recent years, it’s also become a treat for the ears.
Trump ending ObamaCare subsidies would send premiums soaring: CBO
ObamaCare premiums could soar by 25 percent and boost federal budget deficits by $194 billion over the next decade if President Trump ends subsidies to insurance companies to help cover...
Fox's plan without Cutler; CBS' plans with Romo
It'll be almost as if Jay Cutler never left, except for the fact he'll be roaming the field in uniform instead of manning the booth in a suit. Fox Sports...
Judge in Chelsea Bomber case gets disturbing voicemail
The Manhattan judge overseeing the case of the accused Chelsea Bomber played a disturbing voicemail during a hearing Tuesday in which a shaky female voice claimed to be the true...
Trump: 'We'll see what happens' with Steve Bannon
President Trump left Steve Bannon twisting in the wind Tuesday, saying “we’ll see what happens” when asked whether his top strategist will remain in the White House. “I like Mr....
KKK leader 'glad' woman died in Charlottesville attack: report
A Ku Klux Klan leader said he was "glad" a woman was killed while protesting a racist rally in Charlottesville, Va., according to a report Tuesday. Justin Moore, the "grand...
Uber settles federal probe over 'God View' spy software
Uber will submit to 20 years of third-party audits of its privacy practices following a 2014 scandal over its “God View” spy software. The Tuesday truce settles a complaint from...
Democratic mayoral debate will only feature two candidates
Only two candidates will be on stage in the first debate of the mayoral race -- thanks to new rules Mayor de Blasio signed into law in December excluding the...
Mattis drops the P-word while thanking Navy crew
Secretary of Defense James “Mad Dog” Mattis sure wasn’t pussyfooting around. The secretary of defense channeled his gruff inner Marine with a few choice words to a group of sailors...
Ric Flair remains in critical condition after colon surgery
Ric Flair remained in critical condition on Tuesday as details emerged about the nature of his surgery. The wrestling legend was placed into a medically induced coma early Monday before...
Lucky Whitehead gets more bad news and Jets lose another WR
The Jets may be in the market for a return specialist. Lucky Whitehead, who was expected to handle those duties, suffered a broken foot in practice Monday, coach Todd Bowles...
America's drinking problem has gotten much worse
One in eight American adults now meet the criteria for alcoholism, according to a new study. That means alcohol use disorder now affects 12.7 percent of the US population —...
Armed man in Confederate gear sparks outrage in Charlottesville
A man wearing Confederate military gear brought a rebel flag and a rifle into a Charlottesville, Va., park Tuesday -- prompting outrage and anger from residents still reeling from Saturday's...
Four arrested in India for leaking 'Game of Thrones' episode
NEW DELHI — Indian police have arrested four people on suspicion of leaking an unaired episode of HBO's hit series "Game of Thrones," police in the city of Mumbai said...
White nationalist bro won't be expelled from school or lose job
RENO, Nev. — The president of the University of Nevada, Reno says a UNR student who gained notoriety for rallying with white nationalists in Virginia will not be expelled or...
Trump condemns 'alt-left' for violence at Virginia white power rally
An unapologetic President Trump doubled down Tuesday on his assertion that “both sides” were to blame for the deadly unrest in Charlottesville — condemning “the alt-left” and defending some who...
Dad ‘undressed daughter and laid her on Catholic altar’
A man laid his naked daughter on a church altar where pedophile priest Gerald Francis Ridsdale sexually assaulted her, a court has heard. Australia’s worst pedophile priest has pleaded guilty...
Fifth grade teacher charged for letting kids do acid in home
An Ohio elementary school teacher faces charges after she let kids trip on acid inside her home, according to officials. Amy Panzeca, 48, of Springboro, entered a not guilty plea...
Scientists use 'molecular scissors' to create world’s first mutant ants
It may sound like a script for a science fiction movie, but scientists have created the world’s first mutant ants. Two independent research teams have harnessed the gene editing technology...
Semen-tossing cop gets 20 days in jail
Prosecutors revealed Tuesday that a perverted ex-police sergeant convicted of flinging semen on a coworker's leg at NYPD headquarters had done it several times before, as a judge sentenced him...
Here's how Victoria's Secret models dress for winter
Wanted: Someone to keep the Victoria’s Secret Angels warm this winter. They’ll need it, if their scantily clad photo shoot for the VS holiday catalog is any indication. The gorgeous...
Odell Beckham stunned at ESPN draft sketch where white people auction him
ESPN offered an apology on Tuesday; Odell Beckham Jr. had no words to offer. The Worldwide Leader apologized for airing a skit the previous day, on ESPN2, in which predominantly...
Klepto couple steals more than $260K of online merchandise
A south New Jersey couple went on an online theft spree, pilfering nearly $260,000 of merchandise - including $2,500 of Victoria’s Secret underwear, authorities said Tuesday. All the goods allegedly...
'Healthy' and 'unhealthy' food look exactly the same
London-based fitness blogger, Lucy Mountain, is on a social media mission to prove that healthy eating all the time may not actually be healthy. On her much loved Instagram account,...
MMA fighter dies three days after getting TKO'd
A 26-year-old amateur MMA fighter died three days after he was knocked out during a fight in Massachusetts. Rondel Clark was TKO'd by Ryan Dunn in the third round of their...
Charlottesville violence was avoidable and other comments
Conservative: Honest Conversation on Race Not Allowed Everyone seems to want “an honest conversation about race,” says Gary Abernathy at The Washington Post, but such conversations inevitably devolve into “accusations...
ATV rider accused of biting cop to avoid arrest
A man bit a cop who tried to stop him from tearing down a Manhattan sidewalk on an ATV, authorities said Tuesday. The rotund suspect was cruising down the sidewalk...
Vandals scrawl 'F--k law' on Lincoln Memorial
Vandals defaced the Lincoln Memorial on Tuesday -- scrawling “F--k law” in red paint on a pillar at the monument, according to the National Park Service. The desecration was found...
Giants' cornerback is trying to make beard beads happen
The early front-runner for the NFL’s best beard is the Giants’ Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. In his quest for the nonexistent Vince Lombeardi trophy, the veteran cornerback has taken facial grooming to...
Teen cheerleader accused of burying baby gave birth after prom
The Ohio teen cheerleader charged in her newborn's death gave birth just days after prom, according to prosecutors. Brooke "Skylar" Richardson, 18, appeared in court Tuesday on charges of allegedly burning...
Armed robbers threaten to shoot 7-year-old boy
Two armed thugs broke into a Queens home and threatened to shoot a 7-year-old boy and his mother before stealing cash and a car, police said Tuesday. Police released surveillance...
Teen convicted of fatally punching high school football player
CARLYLE, Ill. — A 17-year-old boy has been convicted of fatally punching a southern Illinois high school senior during a party last spring. A Clinton County judge announced the verdict...
Key member of Trump's diversity council wants Bannon fired
A key member of the White House National Diversity Council is calling on President Trump to fire top strategist Steve Bannon following the belated, clumsy response to Saturday’s deadly hate-fest...
Loved ones mourn teen killed during football practice
A Long Island community came out in force Tuesday to remember a popular 16-year-old football player who was killed in a freak accident during a preseason drill involving a 12-foot-long...
Deputies accused in stun gun hazing of colleague
Seven deputies in Texas are on administrative leave after being accused in a hazing incident that included handcuffs, shackles, a stun gun -- and even allowed involvement from a 4-year-old...
Ugly turns in Ezekiel Elliott case: phone harassment, police audio
The nasty he-said, she-said between Ezekiel Elliott and his accuser is being played out in public, more than a year after the incident and as Elliott's suspension appeal is set...
Hotel asks Jewish guests to shower before swimming
A Swiss hotel singled out Jewish guests and told them they had to shower before stepping into the pool — prompting outcry from Israel and Jewish advocacy groups Tuesday. "To...
HBO producer gets prison in doctor pal's fatal overdose
An HBO producer will spend at least 10 months behind bars for leaving a married Long Island doctor pal to die outside his drug dealer's Greenwich Village apartment building when...
Adam Schefter relives the time he and ESPN got 'dunked on'
It has become a sports reporter's worst nightmare. For Adam Schefter and the "NFL Live" crew at ESPN, it became a very embarrassing reality. Fake social media accounts that look...
Jets new OC hints at Christian Hackenberg's wasted year
Despite the progress Christian Hackenberg has made in training camp, he remains behind. How far? He could be fair game to be carrying equipment or getting taped to a goalpost....
Toyota is working on a 'Star Trek'-style 'cloaking device' for cars
Did Toyota hire any aliens recently? Strong evidence supporting that ridiculous notion comes in the form of a patent application the automaker has filed for a "cloaking device" — the...
The $60 million story behind an Obama family photo
It’s a low-key, black-and-white photo of the Obama family circa 2007, but it was the reason the future president raised an extra $60 million for his campaign. The picture was...
Super principal gets nearly all of his inner-city students into college
A principal who gave up his six-figure lawyer salary for an inner city classroom is on the brink of sending 95 percent of his pupils to the best universities in...
'This is Nazi America': Woman confronts man flying swastika flag
When Page Braswell found out that someone near her North Carolina home was flying a Nazi flag in front of their house, she decided to confront the person. The homeowner,...
Women like the smell of men with healthy diets, science says
An apple a day keeps the bad B.O. away. Men who eat fruits and vegetables smell better — and are more attractive to women — than those that load up...
Alleged robber leaves resumé at the scene of the crime
A bungling armed robber who hit a gambling den was easily caught by police because he left his resumé behind at the scene. Dopey Umar Mirza, 26, decided to rob...
Woman accused of setting boyfriend on fire, dumping pee on him found dead
TARENTUM, Pa. — A Pennsylvania woman accused of setting her sleeping boyfriend on fire and throwing buckets of urine on him to extinguish the flames has died of an apparent...
Middle school PE teacher arrested for sex with student
A former middle school gym teacher was arrested Monday for a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Monday. Shawnetta D. Reece, 40, of Blairsville,...
The world's horniest turtle finds love
An endangered green sea turtle from the Manchester Sea Life Centre Aquarium has finally been provided with a mate. Ernie had become notorious among the aquarium's staff for humping a...
Felon gets prison for firing gun during strip club selfie
A Florida gangbanger has been put away for accidentally firing a gun while taking a selfie in a strip club bathroom, according to a report. “It was an accident, man....
Cops crack 21-year-old murder case
The Coffee Bar Case — cold for 21 years — has finally been solved, authorities said Tuesday. The case involved Manhattan businessman Howard Pilmar, who started the city’s first office-supply...
Even Google is refusing to host neo-Nazi site
Neo-Nazi website the Daily Stormer went offline on Tuesday, after its domain registration was revoked by GoDaddy and Google, which said the site that helped organize the violent weekend rally...
Man confronted over swastika flag: 'This is Nazi f---ing America'
A North Carolina man confronted for flying the Nazi flag outside his home said he proudly flew the racist symbol because, “This is Nazi f****** America.” Page Braswell drove up...
Another CEO quits Trump's manufacturing council
A fourth CEO quit President Trump’s Manufacturing Jobs Initiative on Tuesday — just minutes after the president trashed the first three defectors on Twitter. “I'm resigning from the Manufacturing Jobs...
Pataki says Kid Rock is just what the Senate needs
Former New York Gov. George Pataki is urging fellow Republican Kid Rock to run for the U.S. Senate in Michigan. “Kid Rock is exactly the kind of candidate the GOP...
Behind Ultimate Warrior's WWE exit: Betrayal, jealousy and $500K
This week WWE hosts the 30th edition of SummerSlam, the second biggest pay-per-view after WrestleMania. One of the most controversial moments in the history of the event came in 1991,...
Your brain is why expensive wine tastes so good
Everyone has expensive taste. When a bottle of wine costs more, our brains will actually trick us into liking it more, according to a new study from the University of...
New report claims DNC hack was an inside job — not Russia
A group of former US intelligence officials contend that the hack of the Democratic National Committee’s computers in 2016 was an inside job. The group, which calls itself the Veteran...
Dad allegedly torched apartment with three young kids inside
A father in Florida is being held without bond after allegedly setting an apartment on fire with his three children inside before escaping through a window, authorities say. Velmando Jahvon...
Bride too busy for wedding pics — so groom's bro steps in
When a groom’s bride-to-be skipped out on their pre-wedding photo shoot, a groomsman stepped in — and snuggled, and gazed adoringly — to save the day. Alistair Yeo and Devon...
Hillary Clinton’s pastor plagiarized prayer in new book
Hillary Clinton’s pastor has ‘fessed up to cribbing a part of the prayer he sent her the day after she lost the presidential election, a devotional that is at the...
Iran threatens to rev up nuclear program
Iran on Tuesday warned that it could rev up its nuclear program if the US continues "threats and sanctions" against the country -- and threatened to bail on the nuke...
Officers choke, wrestle Uber driver in disturbing airport arrest
A new video shows a squad of plainclothes Taxi and Limousine Commission officers choking and wrestling an Uber driver at JFK as they try to arrest him. The video of...
My coach bullied me with benching, and now he'll pay
Is benching bullying? A California court will have to decide. A former Los Altos High School student is suing the school district and his former varsity baseball coach because the...
US Open gives Maria Sharapova a chance — now can she use it?
Maria Sharapova will get her chance to salvage her 2017 season at Flushing Meadows. The USTA announced on Tuesday that Sharapova would get a wild card into the US Open,...
We've finally learned how to avoid getting struck by lightning
WASHINGTON -- Lightning - once one of nature's biggest killers - is claiming far fewer lives in the United States, mostly because we've learned to get out of the way....
Woman goes all in on epic face tattoo movie tribute
Last month, a New Zealand man made headlines around the world after he said that he was having a hard time finding work because of the large “Devast8” tattoo he...
Mom, kid threatened with knife after busting couple having sex in parking lot
A registered sex offender allegedly pulled a knife on a mother and her 12-year-old son after they caught him having sex with a woman in the parking lot of a...
Small snakebite melts man's finger off
This is the stuff of nightmares. Horrific photos of a snakebite show just what happens when a victim doesn’t receive adequate treatment following an attack. The images, which were posted...
Mutant pig with two bodies and eight legs born in China
Waking up to news of rogue nations arming themselves with long-range nuclear missiles, nazis marching in the United States and global warming altering the world’s most vital foods should be...
Get a massage, science says you need one
Sure it rhymes, but why are we saving up all that self-care for Sundays? Whether it's vegging out on the lounge with a face mask on or a full-blown mane-to-mani...
Vaginas absolutely need sex or they'll waste away: study
It's a painful condition that can leave you itching, even burning down there — and no, it's not a sexually transmitted infection! Just when you thought you had enough to...
Burned investors congratulated 'Pharma Bro' after fraud trial
Loudmouth felon Martin Shkreli says he received messages of congratulation from the very same investors who took the stand against him at trial. "Some of those investors emailed me, and...
Dogs are turning blue in India
A number of stray dogs with blue coloring have been spotted in India. It believed that pollution from nearby factories is behind the unnatural color.
Uber flouts regulatory ban in the Philippines
Uber is itching to break the rules again — even with Travis Kalanick out as CEO. The ride-hailing giant briefly blew off an order by a Philippines transport regulator to...
Shaq doesn't even know who's on the NBA team he owns
Now who's Shaqtin' a Fool? Shaquille O'Neal, who has made a second career out of mocking the gaffes of JaVale McGee and occasionally the rest of the NBA on TNT's...
Now you can buy beauty products from your Uber driver
First Uber gave us cheap rides, then they delivered our favorite foods to our doors with UberEATS and now they are helping with our beauty regime. For those extremely time-poor...
Charlottesville suspect showed a different side when cops pulled him over
New video emerged of accused racist Virginia killer James Alex Fields Jr. being pulled over by cops in Ohio three months ago — and he was completely cooperative and contrite....
Nervous Guamanians shaken by accidental emergency alerts
Horrified residents of Guam were awoken early Tuesday to emergency alerts of an imminent threat – only to find out the warnings were sent out by accident. Two of the...
5 weird superstitions people have about solar eclipses
On August 21, skywatchers in the US will gather to observe a total solar eclipse, a memorable event in which the Moon will gradually cover 100 percent of the Sun....
Stocks stabilize as North Korea blinks on Guam
US stocks opened flat on Tuesday after North Korea’s leader delayed a decision on firing missiles towards Guam, pointing to receding tensions between the United States and North Korea. Pyongyang’s...
Woman lost in woods survived on 'berries and mushrooms' for a month
A woman who said she ran into the woods to escape two men who were burglarizing a hunting lodge survived the Alabama wilderness alone for nearly a month, surviving only...
Amazon rolling out 'Instant Pickup' for fast-selling goods
Amazon is rolling out pickup points in the United States where shoppers can retrieve items immediately after ordering them, shortening delivery times from hours to minutes, the company said on...
Children hit by falling tree in Central Park
A woman and her three children were struck by a massive tree that toppled in Central Park on Tuesday -- leaving her unconscious briefly before she awoke and asked about...
Family dog mauls would-be burglar
A Virginia family's dog mauled a would-be burglar, leaving his blood smeared on walls and floors while the owners were out, according to a report. “I walked in with my...
Car veers into oncoming traffic, causes deadly crash
Three people were killed and four others were injured, including two children, in a horrific Long Island crash, police said. The head-on collision happened when Dominick Lopez, 20, lost control...
'Pickled woman' can fit her body into two-foot-tall plastic jar
This woman's career is quite the pickle -- literally. Stephanie Mercury, 22, is a contortionist with the Circus of Horrors, a long-running freak show in the UK. As part of her...
NBA execs waiting for Knicks to crack on Porzingis-Irving talks
The Kristaps Porzingis trade rumors didn't leave with Phil Jackson. Around the NBA, there are questions about how long the Knicks will refuse dealing their 7-foot-3 rising star, with Cleveland's...
Conor McGregor screwed himself by mocking me
Paulie Malignaggi may be landing his hardest punches on Conor McGregor through the media. The retired boxer and scorned former sparring partner of McGregor continued his media blitz against the...
NASA's Cassini spacecraft just began its death dive into Saturn
NASA’s incredibly successful Cassini probe has delivered a wealth of information about Saturn and its many moons during its 13+ years hanging around the planet, but all good things must...
Laura Ingraham reportedly in talks to anchor Fox News show
Fox News Channel is in discussions with the conservative radio host Laura Ingraham that could result in her coming to the 21st Century Fox-owned cable news network, a person familiar...
Man outing white nationalists on Twitter is getting death threats
The North Carolina man behind the now popular Twitter account “Yes, You’re Racist” has been getting death threats for outing those involved in Virginia's violent white power demonstration. “I have...
Phone allegedly falls from plane, records its 1,000-foot plummet
Meet the James Bond of smartphones. A Samsung G5 allegedly fell 1,000 feet from a private plane, and lived to tell the tale — and tell it did, thanks to...
First Lady of Zimbabwe accused of beating model with extension cord
The First Lady of Zimbabwe turned herself in to police for allegedly whacking a model in the face with an extension cord when she caught the stunner partying with her...
Rockies' cancer survivor: How I fought way through emotional return
DENVER — Chad Bettis had trouble controlling his emotions as he took the mound for the first time since cancer treatment. He had no trouble controlling the Atlanta Braves' lineup....
Mannequins in department store appear to give Nazi salutes
A North Carolina department store is trying to figure out how several mannequins were posed to look as if they were making Nazi salutes – just one day after the...
Teen charged with choking mom's abusive ex-boyfriend to death
An 18-year-old high school football player has been charged with killing his mother's abusive ex-boyfriend, police said. Luis Moux fatally choked his mother's 43-year-old attacker, Stanley Washington, when he showed...
Fundraiser for Charlottesville victim hits $225K
An online fundraiser for the family of the woman killed at an anti-racism counter-protest in Charlottesville has exceeded its original goal four times over, collecting $224,975. “Heather Heyer was murdered...
WWII vet returns flag to slain Japanese soldier's family
HIGASHISHIRAKAWA, Japan — Tatsuya Yasue buried his face in the flag and smelled it. Then he held the 93-year-old hands that brought this treasure home, and kissed them. Marvin Strombo,...
Trump retweets post maybe calling him a fascist, then deletes it
President Trump on Tuesday retweeted a post that appeared to refer to him or a former Arizona sheriff as a "fascist” — and then deleted the tweet. Trump began the...
Charlotte Flair breaks silence following dad Ric's surgery
The morning after Ric Flair was placed in a medically induced coma before undergoing surgery, daughter Charlotte, 31, issued a statement on Instagram. "Hi guys, On behalf of my family...
Taiwan on high alert after Chinese air force drills
TAIPEI - Taiwan's military is on a high state of alert following three straight days of drills by the Chinese air force near to the self-ruled island which Beijing claims...
Journalist mysteriously vanishes after boarding submarine
A mystery surrounds the disappearance of an intrepid freelance journalist who was last seen alive boarding a submarine — which authorities now believe was sunk on purpose by the man...
Texas A&M cancels white supremacist rally
Texas A&M University late Monday called off a planned white supremacist rally on its campus next month, citing concerns of a "major security risk" following the demonstrations that turned deadly...
Two electrocuted by downed power lines in Brooklyn
A Brooklyn mom and her teenage daughter ran out of their home early Tuesday when they heard the boom of a nearby transformer exploding — and were promptly zapped by...
Activist jailed for offending Thailand king on social media
BANGKOK - A Thai student activist was jailed for two and a half years on Tuesday for posting on Facebook a BBC article deemed offensive to Thailand's king, his lawyer...
Scaramucci says Trump should give Bannon the boot
Anthony Scaramucci thinks President Trump’s chief strategist, Steve Bannon, should be fired. During an interview on CBS’ “Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on Monday, the host asked the short-lived White...
Car plummets 7 stories off of parking garage, narrowly missing driver below
A car in a parking garage in Austin, Texas dropped 7 stories when the driver, Christi Bowmer, allegedly lost control of her vehicle. Miraculously, the driver in the SUV below,...
Kangaroo gives kid a knuckle sandwich
When attempting to feed some animals at a wildlife park in Australia, a young boy was punched in the face by a kangaroo. The incident was caught on camera. The...
My father and the dysfunctional, broken VA
In 2014, after it was revealed that at least 75 US veterans had died while waiting to get appointments at their VA hospitals — with more than 120,000 never tended...
Venture firm defends surprise lawsuit against Uber, Kalanick
Uber’s biggest investor on Monday pushed back against three board members — saying it waited a month before filing a lawsuit seeking to keep ousted Chief Executive Travis Kalanick from...
This sex position is most likely to make women orgasm
A sexpert has revealed the one position that is guaranteed to make a woman orgasm. Men often worry when it comes to pleasing their partner — but it turns out...
Man's name struck from petition over spelling error: suit
There are shades of Tammany Hall-style politics in Westchester County, a new lawsuit alleges. Mark Elliott, a Manhattan litigator, is suing White Plains Democratic Party bosses for striking his name...
A beer a day could keep heart disease away
A daily pint of beer or glass of wine can slash the risk of dying young by up to a quarter, a study found. Women who downed between three and...
Officials respond after mob tears down confederate statue
Hours after an angry mob pulled down a statue honoring “Confederate Soldiers” at a court house in Durham, NC, officials in the county declined to criticize the protesters. In a...
De Blasio negotiates for city funds, then goes on vacation
Just days after convincing the Campaign Finance Board to award him an extra $1.6 million in public matching funds for what he called a tough re-election race, Mayor de Blasio headed...
There was an important difference to this Aaron Judge homer
Aaron Judge and Gary Sanchez have both gone through stretches when they’ve been among the most dominant hitters in the game — and they’ve also suffered through maddening periods when...
NYPD stops every bus on Fifth Avenue during Trump's stay
The NYPD on Monday took the extraordinary step of stopping and boarding every city bus that traveled down Fifth Avenue near Trump Tower during the president’s visit. Police are also...
North Korea backs away from threats to nuke Guam
SEOUL/WASHINGTON — North Korea's leader has delayed a decision on firing missiles toward Guam while he waits to see what the United States does next, the North's state media said...
Jeurys Familia's first rehab appearance has a date
Jeurys Familia and Noah Syndergaard remain in the Mets’ plans for this season and are moving forward in their respective rehabs, according to manager Terry Collins. Of the two, Familia...
How Chad Green became 'biggest weapon' in Yankees' bullpen
Chad Green believes he and Adam Warren, especially, are really in this Yankees bullpen picture together. Green picks the brains of all the relievers, including Dellin Betances and David Robertson....
Jets babying Hackenberg could lead to worst-case scenario
Early in Monday’s Jets practice, Christian Hackenberg uncorked a beautiful, 45-yard pass that landed right in Robby Anderson’s hands and gave the small crowd of fans something to cheer about....
Curtis Granderson ready to listen if Derek Jeter calls with a job
If Curtis Granderson decides to retire after the season, he intends to explore a variety of options for life after baseball. And the Mets’ outfielder says he would certainly listen...
Trump retweets alt-right troll following Charlottesville rally
Only hours after finally comdemning racists, President Trump on Monday night retweeted a post by an infamous alt-right provocateur with ties to white nationalist Richard Spencer. “Meanwhile: 39 shootings in...
The time has come for CC Sabathia to test his injured knee
Playing catch didn’t bother CC Sabathia’s right knee, but there is a difference between tossing on flat ground and off a bullpen mound, which the veteran lefty did Monday to...
Rafael Montero wasn't himself and Mets couldn't be happier
Beleaguered Rafael Montero facing the Yankees in the home-run haven that is Yankee Stadium screamed “bloodbath” Monday night, but the undependable right-hander had a surprise for everybody. In his best...
Stuntwoman identified in fatal crash on 'Deadpool 2' set
A Brooklyn stuntwoman was killed in a motorcycle accident Monday on the set of “Deadpool 2” in Vancouver, officials said. Professional motorcycle racer Joi “SJ” Harris was performing a stunt...
How injured Luis Cessa knew it would be an early night
Luis Cessa felt it most of the night. And then in the fifth inning against the Mets, he really felt it in his upper back. So Yankees manager Joe Girardi,...