September 12, 2017
Defendant in ‘jeweler to the stars’ case had legal interrogation: prosecutors
The statements given by a murder suspect that led to the discovery of a former Hofstra grad’s body last year were legally obtained, prosecutors argued in a Tuesday Manhattan court...
Trump's bipartisan politics only surprising because of Obama
The biggest surprise in President Trump’s willingness to work with Democrats is how much of a surprise it is to much of America. Expressions of shock are coming from all...
Robert Gsellman crashes to earth as Mets get clubbed
CHICAGO — Robert Gsellman’s recent revival took a hiatus Tuesday, with a performance that should have been bottled and tossed into Lake Michigan. Even before the fourth inning, Gsellman’s night...
Section 8 candidate who deleted pics of hubby riding yacht wins Council primary
The yacht lady wins! Carlina Rivera won the Democratic primary for a lower East City Council seat in a landslide -- despite questions raised about her residing in federally subsidized...
Man guns down his own mother in hospital ICU
An active-shooter scare at a New Hampshire hospital on Tuesday turned out to be a deadly domestic situation — with a man killing his own mother as she lay in...
Lakers retiring two Kobe Bryant numbers
LOS ANGELES — One retired jersey number just isn't enough for Kobe Bryant and the Lakers. The Lakers will retire Bryant's No. 8 and No. 24 in a ceremony Dec....
Japanese store leases prime spot near Bloomingdale's
The former Fiorucci space near Bloomingdale’s has a new tenant. Japanese store Muji has leased 13,000 square feet in the building at 127 E. 59th St. between Lexington and Park...
Trump tries wooing Democrats over tax-reform bill
President Trump continued his push for bipartisanship by dining with three Democrats who are up for re-election next year in states he won handily. On the menu: tax cuts. Trump...
Nets moving camp to Naval Academy
After three years of holding training camp at the U.S. Military Academy, the Knicks moved out of West Point. Meanwhile, the crosstown rival Nets have moved theirs to the Naval...
Scaffolding is about to get a lot less ugly
A scaffold that is more art than nuisance will soon be constructed outside a Flatiron office building and a City Hall condo. They are to be the first beneficiaries of...
The Fat Jew teams up with Tommy Hilfiger on 'cute, secret' project
Josh Ostrovsky, better known as The Fat Jew (or The Fat Jewish), didn't exactly prep for Fashion Week like a Victoria's Secret model. "I've been maintaining my Shrek bod by going...
Robbie Myers skips Fashion Week shows after announcing exit
Robbie Myers skipped the Tuesday Fashion Week shows after parent Hearst revealed that Nina Garcia, the Marie Claire creative director, will be her replacement as the editor-in-chief of Elle. Speculation...
Phillips Nizer heads to Lexington Avenue
The law firm Phillips Nizer is leaving Kushner Cos.’ 666 Fifth Ave. for space at 485 Lexington Ave. The 10-year deal is for 38,243 square feet — the entire 14th...
Rangers' young defenseman aims to meet team's high bar
The biggest change the Rangers made this offseason was to their backend, and the biggest reason they were able to make such drastic adjustments is because they believe Brady Skjei...
Time Editor-in-Chief Nancy Gibbs stepping down
After 32 years, Time’s Nancy Gibbs is calling it quits. Gibbs, who has held the editor-in-chief title at Time magazine for the past four years, will step down from the...
Chainsaw-wielding nun takes on Irma debris
Everyone is pitching in to clean up Florida after Hurricane Irma. That now includes a chainsaw-wielding nun. Sister Margaret Ann of Archbishop Coleman F. Carroll High School in southwest Miami-Dade...
Ex-con Monserrate fails in bid to win back Council seat
Buh-bye, Hiram! Ex-con City Council candidate Hiram Monserrate failed to retake the Queens Council seat he once held before doing prison time for fraud, losing out to Assemblyman Francisco Moya...
Bids on Rodale to roll in on Monday
Final bids for Rodale, publisher of Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Prevention and other titles, are due to arrive at Allen & Co. Monday. Hearst is being piped by some as...
Some Virgin Islands residents feel 'forgotten' by US
The US Virgin Islands remain in a state of chaos, with residents still reeling from the catastrophic destruction caused by Hurricane Irma. “There is no electrical power on the east...
Danica Patrick's NASCAR career may be over after sponsor snafu
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Danica Patrick, the only female driver at NASCAR's top level, is likely at the end of her driving career after a sponsorship shake-up left her without a...
Apple stock drops amid launch of new products
Apple shares, which had run up an impressive 39 percent so far this year, slipped 68 cents on Tuesday as the company announced its latest updates to the iPhone, Apple...
Yankees give Gray no support again as East hopes take big hit
There never is a good time to waste a gem from the starting pitcher. It stings in April, when the games count as much as they do at any other...
NFL gets good news — and bad news — with 'Sunday Night Football' ratings
The NFL’s kickoff “Sunday Night Football” game on NBC was a hit with the sport’s base — but Hurricane Irma’s approach toward southern Florida seemed to pull away fringe viewers...
Indians capture 20th straight win to tie AL record
CLEVELAND — Francisco Lindor skipped through the doorway and into the Indians' clubhouse, where the pulsating music was at an ear-splitting level. As many of his teammates dressed quickly with...
This 'snail and mushroom' bread was a bad idea
Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood was left a giggling wreck — after one contestant baked what looked like a penis. In tonight’s show Siberian-born Julia Chernogorova, 21, tried...
Acting Brooklyn DA Gonzalez wins Democratic primary
Acting Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez sailed through Tuesday's Democratic primary, securing 53 percent of votes with nearly 70 percent of precincts reporting. The primary victory all but assures that...
Trump planning China trip to discuss trade: report
President Trump reportedly is planning to travel to China in November to discuss a new trade relationship with President Xi Jinping. Former White House chief strategist Steven Bannon told the...
Nordstrom take-private move has 50% chance of success: source
Nordstrom’s founding family on Tuesday was close to partnering with a Los Angeles private equity firm to try to take the struggling retailer private — but the effort still faces...
Why the Cubs aren't pushing the title-defense panic button
CHICAGO — “There’s only one time to really call a team meeting,” Joe Maddon said Tuesday afternoon at Wrigley Field. “If your best pitcher is pitching the next [game] against...
De Blasio cruises to victory in Democratic mayoral primary
The incumbent mayor trounced little-known former City Council member Sal Albanese and other long-shot hopefuls in a race that was never competitive.
Finally some good news for regular coffee drinkers
A regular coffee slashes the risk of having a repeat heart attack, a study has revealed. Patients who have two to four cups a day were a third less likely...
Denny's new mascot looks crappy
Denny’s has released a new mascot, and it’s getting a crappy reception. The nationwide diner revealed its newest addition to the Denny’s team – a smiling breakfast sausage link with...
Nearly 25 percent of homes in Florida Keys feared to be obliterated
LOWER MATECUMBE KEY, Fla. — With 25 percent of the homes in the Florida Keys feared destroyed, emergency workers Tuesday rushed to find Hurricane Irma's victims — dead or alive...
Clint Frazier's back and what it means for the Yankees
The Yankees finally got a fourth outfielder back when Clint Frazier was activated from the disabled list Monday, and on Tuesday, the left fielder made his first appearance since being...
Hubby accused of murdering wife could be done in by dry clothes
A backgammon whiz accused of murdering his estranged banker wife told cops he pulled her body out of the bathtub and tried to resuscitate her — but his clothes were...
Mets 2018 schedule: Fenway trip and more Subway Series games
The Mets’ appearance at Fenway Park for the first time since 2009 is among the novelties of the team’s schedule for next season, which was released Tuesday. But facing the...
Why is 'Three Billboards' — a mostly great film — so ridiculously mean?
I’m of two minds about “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.” On the one hand, this drama is the best yet from playwright and filmmaker Martin McDonagh (“In Bruges,” “Seven Psychopaths”),...
Delta pays woman $4K to give up her seat for college football fan
Delta is trying to salvage the bad reputation airlines have been building recently – like when United dragged a bloodied doctor down the aisle, or when JetBlue was accused of...
Yankees 2018 schedule: Jeter's Marlins and Harper making a visit
The Yankees hope to be playing deep into October this year, but they already know they will open next season in March. They will start the year in Toronto on...
Ex-Giants lineman unloads: What did they think would happen?
It all went terribly wrong, but not shockingly so. The way the offensive line malfunctioned in the season opener was an alarming sight for the Giants but hardly a stunning...
Sex offender sentenced for murder of young sisters 40 years later
BEDFORD, Va. — It was an innocent time in a safe place, where parents didn't think twice about letting their kids walk to the local shopping mall. All that changed...
Teens who tried to elope electrocuted to death in 'honor killing'
Two Pakistani teenagers who tried to elope were brutally murdered by relatives with electric shocks last month as an "honor killing" in the southern port city of Karachi, police confirmed....
Kristaps Porzingis and 'dirty' ex-Knick face off in fiery Euro exit
Kristaps Porzingis was delivered his ticket to Tarrytown on Tuesday, courtesy of a Slovenian stud who Knicks fans can only hope will make the same trek in the future. Next...
Tripling down on ObamaCare is Dems' new litmus test
Practically the entire pack of 2020 Democratic presidential wannabes has now jumped aboard the push for “single payer” health care — but none of them is talking about the cost....
Florida is disgusting, sweaty mess — with little hope in sight
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In a state built on air conditioning, millions of Florida residents now want to know one thing: When will the power be back on? Hurricane Irma's march...
Mary Jo Buttafuoco smiles again thanks to nerve surgery
It’s been more than two decades since Mary Jo Buttafuoco took a bullet to the face from Amy Fisher and lost her ability to smile. Now, thanks to a stunning...
Cardio dance queen Paula Abdul is launching an athleisure line
Looks like Paula Abdul is conducting market research at Fashion Week. The dancer, singer, choreographer and television personality is planning to launch her own fashion line. “I’m going to be...
Hate crime killer sentenced to 25 years in prison
A homeless schizophrenic who fatally slugged a retired train engineer and punched two other strangers in Union Square because they were white was sentenced Tuesday to 25 years in prison....
No, gentrification isn't making NYC less diverse
New York is losing its diversity cred. Affluent Starbucks-swilling, kale-grazing white people are taking over the city’s multiracial ecosystem. At least that’s what the sophisticates tell us. The truth is...
Supreme Court allows Trump's travel ban to remain for most refugees
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to maintain its restrictive policy on refugees. The justices on Tuesday agreed to an administration request to block a lower...
Hillary's book shows why she lost — but not in the way she thinks
After all the pre-publication hype and carefully selective leaking of excerpts, Hillary Clinton’s campaign memoir has hit bookstores — with a thud. The New York Times isn’t exaggerating in calling...
To move North Korea, Team Trump will have to cross China
Washington got as much as possible out of the UN Security Council with Monday’s unanimous vote to impose new sanctions on North Korea — but it’s not enough. To avoid...
The 'very difficult' road NFL castoffs take to top of broadcasting world
The football season is now in full swing, and for two ex-football players — Charles Davis and Mike Mayock — it’s been a long climb from the gridiron to the...
The next step on North Korea isn't negotiation — it's adding even more pressure
An America-led resolution toughening sanctions on North Korea was adopted unanimously by the UN Security Council on Monday. Now policymakers just have to make sure not to learn the wrong...
New iPhone excitement won't stop some people from buying flip phones
Jim Thatcher, an assistant professor of urban studies at the University of Washington, Tacoma, didn’t replace his smartphone when it broke. Instead, and only because his spouse and daughter’s school...
Russian interference won't doom our democracy — that's on us
A week before Hillary Clinton published her campaign memoir, Facebook seemed to validate her complaint that Vladimir Putin helped Donald Trump defeat her. But the social-media platform’s announcement about suspicious...
Mom who saved kids from falling tree may never walk again: attorney
The Manhattan mom who shielded her children when a tree came crashing down on them in Central Park last month may never walk again and is planning to sue the...
Zookeeper accused of secretly videotaping female co-workers
He took care of wild animals at the Prospect Park Zoo — but he acted like a pig to his female co-workers, a new lawsuit charges. Brooklyn zookeeper Atu Marshall...
Manfred's one word should have Red Sox sweating for cheating
The Red Sox should know soon what the price will be for using an Apple Watch to steal signs from the Yankees last month in Fenway Park. Asked by The...
ESPN's 'nonsense' rankings made Carmelo Anthony angry
Carmelo Anthony seems to have a habit of pushing his personal drama into the public eye. From taking subtle shots at Phil Jackson on Instagram to tweeting cryptic photos of...
Man slashed with box cutter in subway station
A 27-year-old man was slashed in the face with a box cutter inside a Brooklyn subway station Tuesday afternoon, police said. The victim got into an with a 31-year-old man...
Demi Moore cheers on badass daughters at Alice + Olivia
Demi Moore fangirled her way through daughter Scout Willis’ set at Alice + Olivia's New York Fashion Week presentation on Tuesday. The proud mama swayed to the music and gazed adoringly as...
People are furious over this Princess Diana memorial
A British town’s floral tribute to Princess Diana has been absolutely panned on social media after people said the “horrific” design looked more like a scary children’s character than the...
UWS track fire causes delays during rush hour
Reports of a track fire at the 72nd Street station is creating chaos for evening commuters who take the 1,2,3, and 5 trains. The FDNY responded to calls of a...
'Pharma Bro' apologizes as judge weighs locking him up for Clinton trolling
Pharma felon Martin Shkreli apologized Tuesday for his "poor judgement" and "awkward attempt at humor" over a Facebook post in which he offered $5,000 for a strand of longtime rival...
Charter CEO says cable giant isn't interested in being acquired
It’s just as well that speculation about who might buy Charter Communications has dried up. The country’s second-largest cable company made it clear on Tuesday that prospective acquirers — which...
Hamilton's Lin-Manuel Miranda receives Capitol honor
WASHINGTON – Lin-Manuel Miranda can add one more distinction to his growing resume: congressional honoree. The Hamilton actor and playwright who made the Founding Father a pop-culture phenomenon received the...
How prima ballerinas' gorgeous costumes get made
What's a night at the ballet without the glorious costumes? On Sept. 28, the New York City Ballet will fête both at its annual Fall Fashion Gala, hosting the global...
Want to use the new Apple Watch as a cellphone? It will cost you
The new Apple Watch has a cellular connection that will allow it to work without an iPhone, but that freedom will come with a monthly cost. At a Tuesday event,...
Court throws book at admitted MS-13 murderer
An MS-13 gang member who admitted to taking part in the murders of suspected rivals was sentenced Tuesday to 45 years in prison. La Mara Salvatrucha gang member Anibel Rondolpho...
Pricey revivals are driving Broadway producers crazy
Prospective backers for the upcoming revivals of “Angels in America” and “M. Butterfly” are getting sticker shock when they see the price tags. These are big, bold and potentially thrilling...
Where 'damning' Craig Carton case goes from here
While the Craig Carton saga is just getting underway, it may be only the start of a long haul toward a resolution. The WFAN morning radio co-host, who was arrested...
Jean-Georges' Public Kitchen is a tasty, if predictable, crowd-pleaser
Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Public Kitchen at Ian Schrager’s teeming new Public Hotel on Chrystie Street promises “the best of ‘New York’ food,” “world food” for “all tastes and diets” and “international...
Georges St-Pierre returns to a UFC that's just like the one he hated
Georges St-Pierre was in his prime when he retired from the UFC in 2013. He was just 32 at the time, reigned supreme over a stacked welterweight division, and was...
Teen accused of 'Slender Man' stabbing was delusional: defense
MADISON, Wis. — A Wisconsin girl who told investigators she helped stab a classmate was convinced the crime would protect her and her family from a horror character called Slender...
Geno Smith surfaces to shred Craig Carton
The irony isn’t lost on Geno Smith. The former Jets quarterback and current Giants backup took to Twitter on Tuesday to deliver a shot at WFAN host Craig Carton, who...
Patrick Ewing's first Georgetown schedule is a joke
The expectations were already basement-level low at Georgetown. The nonconference schedule, released on Tuesday, somehow lowers them. Patrick Ewing’s first season as a college head coach will feature a schedule...
Reindeer hunter stumbles upon 1,100-year-old Viking sword
The incredibly well-preserved Viking sword was found by a reindeer hunter on a remote mountain in Southern Norway. The Glacier Archaeology Program at Oppland County Council was recently notified about...
Top chefs share school lunch ideas kids will actually like
When packing lunches for kids, it’s easy to fall into a PB&J rut. But you don’t have to be a famous chef to make your kids the envy of the...
Bus driver caught reading newspaper behind the wheel
A Metro bus driver has been suspended after video surfaced of him reading a newspaper while operating the bus, according to officials. Video posted to Twitter by Myles Hill shows...
Man drops $3K diamond ring into pond during proposal
A Missouri man hoping to spend the rest of his life with his girlfriend ended up swimming in an algae-filled pond to desperately search for a $3,000 diamond ring he...
Trash the Patriots at your own peril
It didn’t take long for the talk to begin, and it’s picking up steam. It’s all part of the NFL's annual Week 1 overreaction. The sky is falling in Foxborough,...
Hillary Clinton's book signing was as insufferable as you'd expect
Among the enduring criticisms of Hillary Clinton: Her sense of entitlement is limitless. She’s tone-deaf and doesn’t understand the average American — nor does she care to. Her greed is...
Bobbi Kristina estate joins Bobby Brown in $2M suit over biopic
The estate of Bobbi Kristina Brown has joined a $2 million lawsuit filed last week by the tragic music scion's dad, Bobby Brown, seeking to block TV One from airing...
Coyote miraculously survives 20-mile ride in car's grill
Lucky dog! A coyote miraculously survived a wild 20-mile ride at high speed — while lodged in the grill of a car that struck it. The driver, Georgie Knox, said...
ESPN anchor blasts Trump as 'white supremacist'
Jemele Hill is the newest face of ESPN controversy. The "SportsCenter" co-host went on a Twitter rant against President Trump that included calling him a "white supremacist" — forcing the...
Deadly street stabbing caught on video
Video released by the NYPD on Tuesday shows the moment a killer plunged a knife into a man's neck on a Bronx street before running off. In the pixelated surveillance...
Women gave birth on back-to-back days at this Burger King
This Burger King served up a pair of real princes. Two healthy baby boys were born – on consecutive days – in the parking lot of a Burger King in...
Netflix will keep spending big despite mounting losses
Netflix is expected to lose more than $2 billion this year — and its financial chief is totally OK with that. Despite the company's debt load of more than $20...
Seattle mayor steps down amid claims of child sex abuse
The mayor of Seattle resigned Tuesday amid a slew of child-sex-abuse allegations — including one involving a younger cousin on Long Island. Mayor Ed Murray stepped down only hours after...
Comcast CEO defends TV bundles amid cord cutting
At a media conference filled with disruptors, Comcast CEO Brian Roberts adamantly defended that old standby -- the pay-TV bundle. “The bundle is where you get the best value,” Roberts...
The 'Andy Warhol of Instagram' throws star-studded Fashion Week party
Donald Robertson has come a long way since he was asked to leave art school. These days, he’s a fashion-world darling. The artist, who’s also a creative director for Estée...
Americans are incredibly lazy after they move
Do you still have sealed boxes in your home? Americans take 182 days to finally unpack their last box after moving into a new home, according to a new study....
Huckabee Sanders suggests DOJ should investigate Comey
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders suggested Tuesday that federal prosecutors should investigate ousted FBI Director James Comey, saying it's something that "should be looked at." She said it's...
Trump to survey Hurricane Irma damage in Florida
President Trump will travel to Florida on Thursday with the first lady to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Irma, a spokesperson says. Melania Trump's communications director, Stephanie Grisham, confirmed...
Apple fanboy already camping on sidewalk for new iPhone
The 10th anniversary iPhone hasn’t even gone on sale, yet there are already people camped outside Apple’s George Street store in Sydney, Australia to ensure they are the first to...
Laid-off ESPNer gets bitter watching 'Monday Night Football'
A man who spent 13 seasons throwing NFL passes isn't giving ESPN a pass. Trent Dilfer watched the dimes dropping in front of him Monday night and no longer had...
9/11 didn’t bring us closer and other comments
From the right: In the End, 9/11 Didn’t Bring Us Closer Remember the chants of “USA! USA!” by first responders at Ground Zero as President George W. Bush greeted them...
Dartmouth hospital on lockdown amid active shooter scare
New Hampshire's largest hospital was placed on lockdown Tuesday after cops received reports of an active shooter. At least one person was taken into custody in connection to the incident...
Trump praises scandal-scarred Malaysian prime minister
President Trump lavished praise Tuesday on scandal-scarred Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, who has set up camp at the Trump International Hotel, according to a report. During a face-to-face at...
NASA to 'slingshot' around Earth in movie-like mission
A crack team of astronomers, researchers and amateur star gazers are preparing to track the historic flight of a NASA spacecraft as it skims over Australia later this month. The...
Hillary opens up about the 'damn' emails, concession in new book
Hillary Clinton tackles topics both big (the election and its crushing aftermath) and small (her love of hot sauce) in her much-anticipated memoir, “What Happened” (Simon & Schuster, out now.)...
St. John's won't be getting much love from the Garden this season
St. John’s considers Madison Square Garden it’s second home. It’s more like a vacation spot this year. The Red Storm will have just three Big East games at the Garden...
Doctor sued for leaving gauze inside woman after vaginal surgery
A gynecologist in Utah failed to remove a piece of gauze from a woman’s vagina after surgery to remove her cervix -- and left the material inside of her for...
John Cena, Roman Reigns talk their way into senseless WWE story
WWE obviously learned nothing from the Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor world tour. Arguably the two biggest draws in combat sports spent four straight days in four different cities talking smack and...
Reddit's ban on bigots was successful, study shows
Banning bigoted and hateful threads on Reddit successfully reduced the amount of hate speech on the platform, according to a new study. Researchers at the Georgia Institute of technology analyzed...
Researchers face backlash from LGBTQ groups over AI study
A viral study that revealed artificial intelligence could accurately guess whether a person is gay or straight based on their face is receiving harsh backlash from LGBTQ rights groups. The...
Survivor of deadly Amtrak crash heard 'big bang' before waking up in woods
A passenger in the deadly, 2015 Amtrak crash testified on Tuesday the train was "going way too fast" when she was knocked unconscious -- and she woke up in the...
Apple unveils new iPhone X
Apple’s new iPhone X will have an “edge-to-edge” screen, wireless charging, can be unlocked simply by looking at it — and comes with a $1,000 price tag. The “ten” —...
Dog likely high on crack when it fatally mauled man during TV interview
A dog that fatally mauled its owner during an interview with a TV crew working on a story about drugs had probably gobbled crack cocaine before the grisly attack, according...
This tiny country may solve gigantic nuclear waste problem
The conundrum of what to do with nuclear waste is not easily solved. Seven decades into the age of nuclear power, the major world powers who ushered in the nuclear...
Amtrak engineer cleared of criminal charges in deadly derailment
A judge Tuesday dismissed all criminal charges against the Amtrak engineer blamed in a train crash that killed eight outside Philadelphia in 2015. The ruling was delivered after a preliminary...
This country pays women more when they take maternity leave
Some high-earning women may be hesitant to put their careers on hold to have a baby, but financial incentives may get them over that hurdle. In Germany, some women are...
Pokemon Go mocked for awkward Irma notification
It might come as a surprise to you, but some people are still playing Pokemon Go. The number of daily users on the app has plummeted since its peak last...
Man fatally shoots ex-wife, then kills himself in front of their son
FORT WORTH, Texas — Fort Worth police say a man fatally shot his ex-wife in front of their 9-year-old son in a library parking lot before killing himself. Police say...
Sex offender accused of raping 11-year-old girl in hospital room
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A registered sex offender has been charged with sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl in a Springfield hospital while she was visiting a woman who had delivered twins....
JPMorgan CEO warns trading revenue is set to drop
Jamie Dimon to Wall Street: Curb your enthusiasm. The JPMorgan Chase CEO tempered the most optimistic expectations for banks, warning that Congress won’t pass laws to deregulate the industry this...
Model dodges deportation for spending spree on stranger's credit card
She won't have to catwalk her way out of the country. A former "Project Runway” Canada contestant was thrilled Tuesday to find out she avoided deportation for racking up $3,400...
Landlord surrenders after allegedly shooting tenant over unpaid rent
A Bronx landlord who allegedly shot one of his tenants over unpaid rent turned himself in to authorities Tuesday, police said. Robert Grant, 43, walked into the 47th Precinct where...
Jersey City mayor roasts Christie's beach day in campaign ad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SRNenu07Lw&sns=tw Gov. Chris Christie is getting burned – again – over his infamous day at the beach. Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop mocked the Republican’s family seaside outing in a...
Journalist recalls moment when Trump allegedly kissed her
An NBC correspondent is claiming that then-candidate Donald Trump forced a smooch on her cheek that was so unwelcome, her entire body froze. Katy Tur was covering Trump on the...
Texas-born al Qaeda bomber 'turned his back' on US: prosecutors
A Texas-born man on trial for his role in the 2009 al Qaeda-orchestrated bombing of a U.S. base in Afghanistan "turned his back on this country" to "murder Americans," prosecutors...
Irma helps inmates escape from Caribbean prison
It's turning into Hell Island in the Caribbean. Forty "high risk" inmates escaped from a prison on the British Virgin Islands and were on the run after Hurricane Irma caused...
Girlfriend of Menendez's doctor pal reveals how she got her visa
NEWARK, N.J. -- Federal prosecutors trotted out two young girlfriends of the rich, married doctor- pal of Robert Menendez to have them explain at the corruption trial how the politician...
Staffer worried Menendez was 'degrading' himself over visas
NEWARK, N.J. -- A former senior staffer for Robert Menendez was worried that the politician was “degrading” himself by helping his wealthy pal get visas for his foreign girlfriends, it...
Darryl Strawberry lashes out at Mets for 'turning back' on us
As if this season could not get any more dreary for the Mets, Darryl Strawberry is disowning them. Strawberry ripped the organization he started his baseball career with while fondly...
Escaped tick carrying killer disease sparks panic at news event
A blood-sucking tick has sparked panic after it vanished at a news conference aimed at warning of the deadly disease it carries. Officials from the Miyazaki Prefectural Government brought the...
Apple TV 4K promises highest picture quality on the market
Apple execs are promising “the highest picture quality ever” on their new Apple TV digital media player. The Apple TV 4K will be compatible with the highest-resolution TVs on the...
Porn star was too busy with Irma to notice Ted Cruz attention
The porn star featured in the X-rated clip “liked” by Sen. Ted Cruz’s Twitter account learned of her newfound celebrity status while dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. “So...
Goldman Sachs unveils plan to reverse trading slump
Goldman Sachs has a plan to fix its slumping trading business — just give it three years. That was the clunker of a pitch Tuesday from a top Goldman exec,...
Hearst names Nina Garcia as new editor-in-chief of Elle
One day after announcing that the longtime editor of Elle magazine was leaving, Hearst on Tuesday tapped Nina Garcia to take over the 32-year-old title. Garcia, who served as the...
Women's health group is funding abortions for Harvey victims
A women’s health organization that is battling the state of Texas over proposed abortion legislation is offering fully paid procedures for Hurricane Harvey victims — and 15 women have signed...
Apple Watch finally breaks free from iPhone
Get ready to feel like a super-spy. The new Apple Watch Series 3 will have a cellular antenna that will let users make calls, browse apps, and listen to music...
Subway slasher gets five years for attack on woman
The unhinged man who slashed a 71-year-old woman’s face on a Manhattan subway train last year was sentenced Tuesday to five years in prison. Damon Knowles, 22, previously copped to...
Feds says Tesla lacked 'safeguards' in autopilot crash
The chairman of the US National Transportation Safety Board said on Tuesday “operational limitations” in the Tesla Model S played a “major role” in a May 2016 crash that killed...
MLB to start sooner than ever next year as schedule is revealed
CHICAGO -- Don’t book your spring break travel too late on the 2018 calendar -- unless you’re all right missing Opening Day. Major League Baseball on Tuesday announced its schedule...
Remote Amazon tribe allegedly massacred by gold miners
Members of an uncontacted tribe said to include women and children have allegedly been massacred by gold miners in a remote part of the Brazilian Amazon. Federal prosecutors in Brazil...
Apple promises better 'cervix' instead of service
No, there is not an app for that. Before Apple could unveil its new iPhone and Apple Watch, it set netizens abuzz when a company leader promised a “relaxed cervix...
Appeals court slashes record verdict awarded to families of crane collapse victims
A Manhattan appeals court has slashed a record-breaking $95 million jury award to $35 million against construction magnate James Lomma over the 2008 crane collapse that killed two workers on...
JJ Abrams will direct next 'Star Wars' movie
Get ready for "Star Wars: Return of the Director." J.J. Abrams, who inspired a modern era of “Star Wars” films will hop back in the director's chair for “Star Wars:...
Online trolls send death threats to porn star nearly killed by War Machine
The porn star left for dead after a savage beating by MMA fighter War Machine gets death threats every day from trolls who wished her brutal ex "had finished the...
Julian Robertson loves the tech sector despite caution on stocks
Julian Robertson loves to Netflix and chill. The hedge-fund billionaire said Tuesday he sees opportunity in the tech space, despite his warnings of bubbles looming in the broader stock market...
Stephon Marbury is launching unthinkable NBA comeback
Did Stephon Marbury find a fountain of youth in China? The 40-year-old guard is planning a comeback to the NBA, he announced Tuesday on Twitter, nearly eight and a half...
Russia and China back UN sanctions against North Korea
Russia and China backed another round of United Nations sanctions against North Korea as punishment for the regime's nuclear weapons program but warned the United States on Tuesday that it...
Schwarzman opposed breakup of White House CEO panel
Billionaire Stephen Schwarzman said he was opposed to last month’s breakup of a high-profile CEO panel that was advising President Trump. CEOs who comprised the Strategic and Policy Forum —...
The secret to predicting the next pop hit
To get to the top of Billboard's Hot 100, you need to be different but not too different, according to a new study. Researchers at Columbia Business School and INSEAD...
500-pound diva opens her own beauty salon for curvy ladies
This Nevada salon caters exclusively to plus-size women. Jamie Lopez opened Babydoll Beauty Couture after a chair broke under her at another salon. “I knew I wasn’t the only one...
Man admits to killing realtor ex-wife before Harvey: cops
BAYTOWN, Texas — A sheriff says a southeast Texas man accused of killing his ex-wife on the eve of Hurricane Harvey gave a tearful confession under questioning. But Chambers County...
Ted Cruz jokes about his X-rated Twitter like
Sen. Ted Cruz yukked up his porn-video “like” on Twitter, joking Tuesday that the publicity could've given him a boost on the campaign trail. “Perhaps we should have done something...
Clinton shows she's still out of touch at her own book signing
Hillary Clinton fans who lined up by the hundreds to grab a copy of her new book “What Happened” wondered what happened indeed when she was late for the event....
Check out the 'extreme' fare at Apple's swank iPhone event
https://www.instagram.com/p/BY8i53lhVKo/ Let them eat quail. The fancy spread at Apple’s swank new spaceship-like headquarters in Cupertino, Calif., where the company is set to unveil its latest product -- a $1,000-plus...
Utility companies can violate clean air and water laws for Irma repairs
Florida utilities struggling to repair infrastructure and restore electricity in the Irma-ravaged state have been given the green light to violate clean air and water standards for two weeks. The...
This state has more than 2,400 untested rape kits that involve possible child victims
More than 2,400 rape kits that involve possible juvenile sexual assault victims never made it to state crime labs for testing, according to a new report Tuesday.
'Star Wars' fan builds a giant walker on his lawn
A "Star Wars" fan in England built a 20-foot-high AT-AT Walker in his yard to compete in a local scarecrow-making contest. The mastermind behind the stunt, 54-year-old Ian Mockett, raised...
Mike Francesa open to saving WFAN from Carton disaster
So you're saying there's a chance? In the wake of WFAN morning co-host Craig Carton's arrest and subsequent suspension last week, Mike Francesa, who is set to leave the station...
Alleged robbers run right into police station while trying to flee cops
The long arm of the law didn't have to reach far when a trio of alleged armed robbers ran straight into an Illinois police station, according to a report. Chicagoans...
Craig Carton couldn't stand to be silent anymore
Benched WFAN host Craig Carton broke his silence Tuesday about his arrest in an alleged $5.6 million Ponzi scheme — predicting that he'll be vindicated in court and return "stronger...
This bride ditched her flowers for doughnuts
Paige Kirk is our new Queen. All other Queens have been canceled. The 23-year-old Sydney bride decided to ditch her wedding bouquet for a bunch of delicious doughnuts instead. "Me...
Petland probed for bacterial outbreak spread through dog feces
Federal officials are investigating an outbreak of bacterial infections traced to puppies sold at Petland that has sickened nearly 40 people. Pet owners, as well as a dozen Petland workers,...
Garage sale jewelry turns out to be worth $30,000
A piece of jewelry bought at a garage sale for $8 is set to sell for $30,000 after it turned out to be a diamond, emerald and ruby brooch. The...
Is a sneaker feud the only way to stop the Warriors?
The NBA offseason has provided plenty of drama without a single game being played. Consider a Kevin Durant-Stephen Curry snafu over sneakers just part of the act. After Durant went...
Family in tatters after all three brothers commit suicide
A family in Ireland has been torn apart after three sons killed themselves within a few years of each other. Stephen Ferrin, a dad of one, died over the weekend,...
Hudson Yards is in talks to host New York Fashion Week
Hudson Yards developer Kenneth Himmel is lobbying for his luxury shopping mecca to be the permanent home of New York Fashion Week. The chief executive of Related Urban, which has...
Kmart renames plus-size clothing section as 'fabulously-sized'
Fashions that extend past a size 14-16 are typically branded “plus-size” – a term many find problematic, especially in 2017 when the average woman wears a size 16-18. Now, in...
Teacher found unresponsive in classroom dies
SOPHIA, W.Va. — A West Virginia high school teacher who was found unresponsive in her classroom has been pronounced dead. The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports the Independence High School teacher was...
Woman shoots homeless man who asked her to move Porsche: cops
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A woman has been charged with attempted murder in the shooting of a homeless man in Nashville last month. News outlets report 26-year-old Katie Quackenbush was charged...
Kremlin used Facebook to promote political protests in US
Russian agents used Facebook during the 2016 presidential election to promote political protests, including an anti-immigrant rally in Idaho, according to a report on Tuesday. A spokesperson for Facebook, which...
How a threesome spurred the birth of Wonder Woman
Well, now we know how she got that golden lasso. “Professor Marston and the Wonder Women” digs up the real-life roots of the comic-book Amazon who took this summer’s box...
AT&T CEO says Time Warner merger is all about ads
AT&T’s acquisition of Time Warner is all about making ads more effective and profitable, AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson said Tuesday. What’s truly promising about the $85.4 billion mega-deal announced last...
National Guardsman accused of threatening to kill Pence
A 22-year-old National Guardsman from Pennsylvania was accused of threatening to kill Vice President Mike Pence, officials said. William Dunbar, of Berlin, Pa., was on duty at the Army National...
The Indians are unstoppable and about to get a lot better
Pick your extreme. Which do you focus upon daily? They are both historic. The fall of the Dodgers or the rise of the Indians? To say I am stunned by...
Elderly pilot walks away unscathed after crashing plane into tree
An 80-year-old pilot proved the adage that any landing you can walk away from is a good one – even one in which the plane crashes into a tree. Dramatic...
Charles Oakley says James Dolan humiliated him on live TV
Charles Oakley's public feud with Knicks owner James Dolan has hit the courts. The Knicks legend filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday claiming Dolan has "constantly disrespected" him and that his...
Ray Dalio: It would be 'terrible' if Gary Cohn leaves White House
Hedge-fund billionaire Ray Dalio said it would be “terrible” if former Wall Street exec Gary Cohn left his White House adviser position, and would be “bad” for the markets. “Gary...
Teen tried to kill woman during escape from youth prison: cops
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — A teenager who escaped from an Oregon youth prison has been arrested after police say he tried to kill a woman. Court records filed Monday show...
Man dies after being struck by truck in the Bronx
A man was killed when he was struck by a box truck in the Bronx Tuesday, authorities said. The man was trying to cross Webster Ave. near E. 193rd St....
More than half of Florida is still in the dark
Much of the Sunshine State remains in the dark. More than 5.6 million homes and businesses in Florida — about 54 percent of the state — were without electricity Tuesday...
Mnuchin: US mulling sanctions against China over North Korea
The Trump administration isn’t done putting the screws on China to get to North Korea. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said Tuesday the White House won’t hesitate to impose potentially devastating...
German court ends Auschwitz trial, cites defendant's health
BERLIN — A German court has ended the trial of former SS medic who served at the Auschwitz death camp after experts determined the 96-year-old is unfit for trial. Prosecutors...
Royal Air Force pilot 'draws' 34-mile-long penis in the sky
Plane spotters were shocked to see an unusual sight on radars thanks to a cheeky fighter pilot’s handiwork. The Royal Air Force pilot traced a 34-mile long penis in the...
American household income last year topped 1999 peak
WASHINGTON — The median U.S. household's income finally topped pre-recession levels last year and has reached an all-time high after years of sluggish growth. The Census Bureau says the median...
Craig Carton duped Barclays Center ops in Ponzi scheme, feds say
WFAN morning radio host Craig Carton allegedly duped the operator of Barclays Center in Brooklyn into wiring him $2 million that was stolen from a prominent hedge fund, according to...
Man arrested after woman found dead in her driveway
MEDFORD, Ore. — A 38-year-old California man is being held on suspicion of murder in the killing of a woman from east Medford, Oregon. The Mail Tribune reports Medford police...
Plane misses runway, crashes in parking lot
The pilot of a small plane abruptly veered off course while landing, smacking into a tree and crashing in a parking lot. The 80-year-old pilot, who was the only person...
Noah Syndergaard reminds us he's still dating a bombshell
Noah Syndergaard and Alexandra Cooper are still going strong. After making their courtside debut at a Knicks game in April, the Mets pitcher and his blond bombshell have been regularly...
Kid and parents killed after they try to save him in volcanic field
MILAN — Police in Italy say an 11-year-old boy and his parents died in a steamy volcanic field near Naples that is popular with tourists. Police said the parents tried...
Hijab-wearing model went from refugee camp to runway
NEW YORK - Roughly one year ago, Denise Wallace, executive co-director of the Miss Minnesota USA pageant, received a phone call from 19-year-old Halima Aden asking if she could compete...
Rex Ryan is a surprising ESPN disaster
If the instantly viral awkwardness of Sergio Dipp were designed to distract from the anticipated Rex Ryan debut, ESPN outdid itself. The longtime media darling, built up as the idyllic...
That time Dennis Eckersley got tanked at Studio 54
While the Red Sox were in the middle of blowing out the Rays 9-0 on Saturday, Red Sox broadcasters Jerry Remy and Dennis Eckersley decided to take the audience on...
Ted Cruz's team tries to erase his 'like' of raunchy porn post
Sen. Ted Cruz’s “like” of an X-rated porn post has been scrubbed from the internet and reported to Twitter, his spokeswoman said early Tuesday. “The offensive tweet posted on @tedcruz...
Landlord accused of shooting tenant in the chest
A Bronx landlord shot his tenant in the chest in the midst of a heated argument, police said. The two men were squabbling at then building on Amundson Ave. in...
Steve Mnuchin signals higher taxes for hedge funds
Steve Mnuchin to Wall Street: Time to pay up. The Trump administration is seriously considering an effective tax-rate hike on most hedge funds and some accounting firms as part of...
You have a very short window to make money off your old iPhone
Be smart about selling your old smartphone. The new iPhone 8 is expected to be unveiled Tuesday, but before you even consider buying Apple’s most expensive phone yet for a...
Flight canceled after scorpion found on plane
An American Airlines flight from Sacramento to Chicago was canceled Sunday due to a small but unwelcome passenger on board. After a scorpion was seen on the Boeing 737, crew...
US allies welcome new sanctions on North Korea as regime vows retaliation
UNITED NATIONS/SEOUL -- Major US allies in Asia on Tuesday welcomed the UN Security Council’s unanimous vote to step up sanctions on North Korea, with its profitable textile exports now...
Jets' savior rankings: Baker Mayfield enters the conversation
With the Jets appearing destined to be at the top of the 2018 NFL Draft, all eyes are on the college quarterbacks for Jets fans. We will give you our...
How a young jazz musician went on a murderous rampage inside home
BOSTON — A recent college graduate accused of killing his mother, grandparents and a caregiver was described Monday as a good friend and talented jazz musician who showed no signs...
Forcing coral to have sex could save the Great Barrier Reef
If there's one animal in the world that’s notorious for being terrible at sex, it’s coral. Not only are they at the mercy of everything from waves to currents, the...
Belgian mayor allegedly killed by teen avenging father's death
A Belgian mayor was found murdered in a graveyard with his throat slashed by a vengeful teen -- who blamed the politician for his own dad’s death, according to reports...
Starbucks sued for killing customer's dog
Starbucks is in hot water with a Colorado customer, who claims tea she purchased at one of the chain coffee houses scalded and killed her dog. Deanna Salas-Solano, 58, filed a...
De Blasio defends candidate who lives in low-income housing despite wealthy family
Mayor de Blasio on Tuesday defended Lower East Side City Council candidate Carlina Rivera, who lives in low-income housing -- even though her hubby owns an apartment and spends his...
High school parents irate over quiz on abortions, drug use
SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah high school teacher has been placed on administrative leave for assigning students a questionnaire that asked about their sex lives, whether they’d used drugs...
Trump really liked Bannon's '60 Minutes' interview
President Trump tuned in to Steve Bannon's interview on "60 Minutes" and thought his former top strategist gave a "forceful defense of him," it was revealed in a report. “He...
Trump: 'Fake news' people penning books about me have 'zero access'
President Trump went on Twitter Tuesday to criticize as "FAKE NEWS" people who write books about him even though they have "zero access." "Fascinating to watch people writing books and...
De Blasio heckled while voting for himself in Dem primary
Mayor de Blasio’s biggest Primary Day challenge was trying to tune out a barrage of hecklers — including one of his own city employees in a Housing Authority van. “Yo,...
European leaders head to the Caribbean after Irma
Amid accusations of poor preparation and slow response to Hurricane Irma, a trio of European leaders are visiting hard-hit Caribbean territories Tuesday. British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson will spend “the...
Christopher Columbus statue defaced in Central Park
A vandal defiled a larger-than-life statue of Christopher Columbus in Central Park on Tuesday, leaving "blood"-red paint on the explorer's hands and scrawling "Hate will not be tolerated" on its...
Hoarder found dead in home overflowing with trash
A 46-year-old man was found dead inside a Pittsburgh home so packed with trash that emergency responders had to dig out a path to reach his body, authorities said. Police...
Chargers' misery will follow them anywhere
Ever wonder what's more fun — being a Chargers fan or actually getting hit by lightning? "Same wine, different bottle," wrote Midtown Bolt on the fan forum at Chargers.com after...
ESPN reporter explains 'Monday Night Football' debacle
https://twitter.com/SergioADippW/status/907560822301270017 Less than 12 hours after Sergio Dipp's cringeworthy "Monday Night Football" debut, the sideline reporter addressed the now-viral broadcast Tuesday morning on Twitter. "It's been a couple of hours...
Hope Hicks named White House communications director
Hope Hicks, a longtime aide to President Trump, has been named the permanent White House communications director, according to a report on Tuesday. Hicks, who was named interim communications director...
Clinton is convinced Trump campaign colluded with Russia
Hillary Clinton said she's "convinced" that Trump campaign associates cooperated with Russia to meddle in the 2016 presidential election, according to a report. "There certainly was communication and there certainly...
Florida allows residents to return to portions of ravaged Keys
Portions of the Florida Keys ravaged by Hurricane Irma will allow residents to return to survey damage from the monster storm, whose US death toll rose to 11 on Tuesday....
Bumbling driver can't park tiny car in giant spot
One of the features of driving a small car is that they're supposed to be easy to park. That apparently wasn't the case for a driver in Belgium, who was...
Where are the '86 Mets now?
Three decades later, the 1986 Mets are still making headlines. Actress Lena Dunham was recently hit on by 54-year-old former centerfielder Lenny Dykstra via Twitter. Meanwhile, other members of the...
ISIS is still stealing, spilling and smuggling oil in Iraq
Despite being recently defeated from their major strongholds of Mosul and Tel Afar in Iraq, more than two years after Iraqi forces specifically sought to retake oil-rich areas from the...
Harvey floodwaters trigger largest gasoline spill to date
Hurricane Harvey's floodwaters triggered a spill of almost a half-million gallons of gasoline from two storage tanks along the Houston Ship Channel, marking the largest spill reported to date from...
Make North Korea feel pain — no matter how much China squeals
The time has come for the United States to acknowledge that its policy of trying to induce North Korea’s friends to rein in Pyongyang has failed. The best option for...
Engineer in deadly Amtrak crash wants criminal case tossed
PHILADELPHIA — The engineer in a deadly Amtrak derailment is due in court for a preliminary hearing to determine if he’ll face trial on criminal charges that were filed only...
Green Bay removes deteriorating 9/11 memorial
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The city of Green Bay has dismantled a deteriorating 9/11 memorial on the 16th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. Law officers, firefighters and community members attended...
Suit settled over 'selfie monkey' photo copyright
SAN FRANCISCO — Attorneys announced a settlement Monday in a lawsuit over who owns the copyright to selfie photographs taken by a monkey before a federal appeals court could answer...
Thieves steal U-Haul trailer with casket, dead body inside
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Police say thieves have stolen an SUV and an attached U-Haul trailer — with a casket inside — outside an Albuquerque motel. Albuquerque police say the heist...
Two killed while test-driving muscle car on airport runway
Two men have been killed while using the runway at a small Colorado airport to test drive a 2016 Dodge Challenger Hellcat. The sky blue muscle car crashed after rocketing...
Ted Cruz likes X-rated porn video on Twitter
Things got unexpectedly steamy for Sen. Ted Cruz on Monday, when his official Twitter account was caught "liking" an X-rated porn video. In the clip posted by a porn-video account...
ESPN sideline reporter melts down on 'Monday Night Football'
Sergio Dipp wasn’t ready for some football. The debut of ESPN’s newest "Monday Night Football" sideline reporter lit up social media as he nervously stumbled and bumbled his way through...
What it's like playing a home game in enemy territory
The Rays knew they would pretty much be in enemy territory when they agreed to play the Yankees at Citi Field after a series scheduled to be played at Tropicana...
How Eli Manning knew Odell Beckham wasn't going to play
Eli Manning saw his star receiver on the field, but for the past 18 days, it was from afar, not on the same field, working with the Giants on offense...
Yankees left with questions after late Greg Bird scratch
Fifty-five minutes before the start of Monday night’s 5-1 Yankees win over the Rays at Citi Field, Greg Bird was removed from the Yankees’ starting lineup. When the injury-plagued first...
Man allegedly pees on officer while being arrested for drugs
A California man was arrested on drug charges after he was seen loitering and acting strangely in a nearby nature reserve. Steven Holley, 55, was loitering in the Miners Ravine...
CC Sabathia: Why Yankees were right to pull me
Not even CC Sabathia could argue with Joe Girardi this time. Sabathia is normally visibly upset whenever Girardi comes to get him during an inning, but the lefty didn’t put...
Charles Oakley to file civil suit against Madison Square Garden
Charles Oakley’s battle with his former employer and current nemesis is not over yet. Oakley is preparing to file a civil law suit stemming from the February incident in which...
US aids mass evacuation of devastated Caribbean islands
Lush island paradises in the Caribbean were obliterated by Hurricane Irma, leaving thousands of residents battling against everything from lack of food and water to rampant lawlessness. The United States...
Todd Bowles sees no reason for Jets to be more aggressive
Jets fans may not be happy with Todd Bowles’ decision to punt late in the fourth quarter Sunday, but the Jets head coach does not have any second thoughts. “None...
Yankees turned David Robertson into a devastating wild card
This was walking into a familiar house, but with all the furniture rearranged — something so recognizable, yet so different. The Yankees and Rays played two games in Tokyo in...