September 22, 2017
Maria expected to bring dangerous currents to US coast
Hurricane Maria is expected to soon create dangerous waves and strong rip currents along parts of the southeast U.S. coast as the Category 3 storm moves away from the Bahamas...
Principal retires, athletic director resigns in wake of cheerleaders 'forced splits' video
A Colorado high school principal has retired and the athletic director has resigned amid the ongoing fallout over a video that showed cheerleaders being forced to do painful splits. Denver...
Cuomo back after seeing 'heartbreaking' devastation in Puerto Rico
Gov. Cuomo saw Hurricane Maria’s devastation up close Puerto Rico on Friday, calling it “heartbreaking” and “much worse than appears on TV.” The governor, who distributed supplies during his day-long...
Families of missing Mexico quake victims brace for the worst
Rescue workers continued the search Friday for trapped survivors of the magnitude-7.1 quake that shook Mexico City, as worried relatives kept vigil for news of loved ones. “There are moments...
Mets beat Nationals scrubs behind Travis d'Arnaud blasts
Jeurys Familia picked up his first save since returning from surgery to remove a blood clot in May in the Mets’ 7-6 win over the Nationals on Friday at Citi...
No more triangle: Jeff Hornacek's going to 'open it up'
The triangle offense was mentioned at the Knicks’ pre-training-camp press conference Friday. But not by coach Jeff Hornacek. And it only came up in a question, as in “Is the...
Derek Jeter purges Marlins of iconic figures — and he's not even owner yet
Fourteen years later, Derek Jeter is getting his revenge. Though his part-ownership of the Marlins isn’t even official yet, Jeter already is getting to work by axing four executives, including...
Suppliers refuse to ship toys to Toys ‘R’ Us’ after bankruptcy
Cash-strapped Toys ‘R’ Us, despite obtaining $3 billion in Chapter 11 financing, is still not getting all its shipments from nervous suppliers, The Post has learned. Some lenders who finance...
City council takes aim at revenge porn
The City Council is poised to criminalize “revenge porn” locally following years of inaction by state lawmakers — who have let a similar bill languish in Albany since 2014. Under...
Carmelo Anthony gives Knicks another possible way out
Knicks officials have been optimistic all along that Carmelo Anthony eventually would expand his wish list beyond the Rockets. And now he has. A source confirmed an ESPN report that...
Nelson Peltz gets ally to back him in bid for P&G board seat
Procter & Gamble is “disappointed” that Nelson Peltz has a new ally in his bid to force his way onto the board of the consumer products giant. P&G said proxy-advisory...
Suit claims Mark Zuckerberg thinks 'young people are just smarter'
A Manhattan man claims a top Facebook executive lied to him about a job position being closed — after he discovered the man’s age. Now he’s suing the tech giant...
Masahiro Tanaka shelled as Yankees playoff pursuit stalls
TORONTO — The Yankees’ only losing record against an AL East team is to the worst one. Before an 8-1 loss to the last-place Blue Jays on Friday night in...
World leader's daughter took bizarre selfies during dad's genocide speech
Genocide? OMG! The daughter of the Azerbaijani president was caught taking surprised-face selfies during her father’s emotional speech on genocide at the United Nations. President Ilham Aliyev was giving the...
Trump on NFL player protests: Owners should get those SOBs off the field
President Trump on Friday lashed out at pro football players who don’t stand during the national anthem - and urged team owners to remove those silent protesters from the field....
This Ed Sheeran song is now Spotify's most-streamed
Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” on Friday became the most streamed song on Spotify, with 1.318 billion plays since its Jan. 6 release. “Shape of You” bumped Drake’s “One Dance”...
Barron Trump to play on pro soccer team's youth squad
This Trump wants to score goals — not political points. Barron Trump, President Trump’s 11-year-old son, was quietly added to a youth team of pro soccer’s DC United and is...
Now you can watch the Mets lose with augmented reality
The New York Mets are wrapping up a forgettable season, but that’s not keeping the franchise from trying to give its fans a good time at Citi Field. Starting Monday,...
Todd Frazier: Getting nabbed by Blue Jays trick a 'bonehead' play
TORONTO — Some may view Blue Jays shortstop Ryan Goins faking a throw to the mound and catching Todd Frazier off second base in the third inning of Friday night’s...
Lawmakers, Big Tech and the FBI all need to step up against revenge porn
Gabrielle Fonrouge’s exposé on revenge porn in Friday’s Post got one instant result: ExoClick, the Barcelona-based advertising firm, just quit using the site Anon-IB — costing the filth merchants $1,500...
Falling casino revenues are the latest sign Cuomo bet wrong for New York
New York’s newest casinos are bringing in far less cash than expected, even as they eat into revenues for older gambling dens. It’s just the disappointment we always expected from...
Trump lashes out at 'Rocket Man' Kim Jong Un during rally
President Trump once again mocked Kim Jong-un on Friday night calling the North Korean leader “little Rocket Man” during a campaign rally for Alabama Senator Luther Strange. “We can’t have...
Stand up against these terror groups to bolster the US- Egypt alliance
The Trump administration sent shock waves through Cairo last month when it denied Egypt almost $100 million in military and economic assistance. The Senate followed up by slashing military assistance...
NY's chief judge pushes hysteria from the bench
Janet DiFiore, the chief judge of New York, this week used her office to push the left’s politically correct talking point that President Trump is out to deport every single...
Sicko convicted of raping, murdering young nursing student
SAVANNAH, Tenn. — A Tennessee man was convicted Friday of kidnapping, raping and murdering a 20-year-old nursing student who disappeared from her home six years ago. Zachary Adams was found...
Jimmy Kimmel's medical malpractice
Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has taken to scaremongering, with well-worn Democratic Party talking points regarding health-insurance policy. Between yuks, he occasionally accuses Republicans of being would-be baby killers,...
Middle school teacher arrested for having sex with student — again
A former middle school gym teacher in Georgia was arrested for the second time this year for having sex with a student. Shawnetta D. Reece, 40, was taken into custody...
Science says: Yes, your dog really does love you
One of my favorite kinds of news stories is the report of a new scientific study that verifies the obvious. You’ve seen them. New research finds that heterosexual men are...
MLB must protect fans and make extended netting mandatory
TORONTO — Buster Posey was run over, fractured his leg and the reaction ultimately was to better protect catchers and lessen collisions with rules that limited how the plate can...
Why Bobby Moynihan left 'Saturday Night Live'
Bobby Moynihan turned 40 this year and had a child — which isn’t far from where the former “Saturday Night Live” trouper finds himself as the star of ��Me, Myself...
How a band's debut album helped NYC heal after 9/11
Almost a year after the Twin Towers were attacked on Sept. 11, 2001, New York rockers Interpol released “Turn on the Bright Lights,” their first album. Although most of it...
Scott Perry amused by Michael Beasley's boastful prediction
When asked what he thought of Michael Beasley’s prediction of a “fifth, sixth seed” for the Knicks, general manager Scott Perry broke into his lone smirk of the 34-minute press...
Creator of miles-long model railroad has never actually been on a train before
For nearly five years in the 1990s, Bruce Zaccagnino spent 19 hours each day outfitting the interior of Northlandz — the 52,000-square-foot Flemington, NJ, attraction he debuted in 1996, and...
The best of NYC theater, dance and classical music this fall
Here's everything to see and listen to on NYC's stages this fall. Theater Even in a season when The Boss comes to town — “Springsteen on Broadway” (previews Oct. 3,...
Bill Clinton's upcoming thriller novel being turned into TV series
From the network and president that brought you The Affair.... Showtime has bought the rights to "The President Is Missing" -- which former President Bill Clinton is writing with actual...
Aides warned Trump not to attack North Korea in UN speech
President Trump was repeatedly warned by aides not to personally attack the North Korean leader during his blustery "Rocket Man" speech at the UN General Assembly, a report said Friday....
College student gets trapped in cave for nearly 3 days
A 19-year-old Indiana University student said on Facebook this week that he was “safe and sound” after being left behind by a college spelunking club and spending nearly three days...
'Eyelash perms' are the new lash extensions
Thanks to the prevalence of eyelash extensions, a simple swipe of mascara is no longer enough to keep up with the lash-curling competition. Unfortunately, the maintenance of such coveted superlong...
Steph Curry thinks White House snub could 'inspire some change'
The Warriors say they are going to meet and decide as an organization if they want to visit the White House like NBA champions typically do. Several members of the...
These pampered pets have wardrobes full of designer clothes
Thirteen years ago, Ada Nieves just wanted to make her dog, Vanilla, look pretty. Little did she know that the yellow polka-dot bikini she was sewing for her pup would...
Tiger Woods reveals where he is on road to comeback
The FedEx Cup is in full swing. The Presidents Cup is on the horizon. Jordan Spieth and Dustin Johnson may be creating golf’s newest great rivalry. But there is a...
Giants hope 'good news' turns into a Janoris Jenkins return
The Giants will have to wait until Sunday morning to see if their top cornerback will suit up against the Eagles. Janoris Jenkins is in danger of missing his second...
Woman demands list of divorce lawyer's lovers in sex-coerce suit
A Manhattan woman who's suing her former divorce lawyer over their torrid affair wants a list of his sex partners for the last decade. And Atesa Pacelli is using a...
Rich couple killed their nanny, burned body in backyard: cops
A well-to-do couple were arrested for murdering then char-broiling their French nanny -- after neighbors reported a "weird barbecue" smell to cops and the au pair's scorched body was found...
Raccoon survives wild ride on cop's windshield
A raccoon miraculously survived hitching a ride on the windshield of a Colorado cop car as it raced to the scene of a crash, according to a report Friday. The...
Woman charged after posting naked photo of gal pal on Facebook
A Michigan woman faces charges for taking a nude photo of another female and sharing the image on social media. Kayla Paige Esterling, 22, was charged for distributing obscene material...
Man found dead in river wearing hospital garb
BIRDSBORO, Pa. — A coroner says a man in hospital garb found dead along a Pennsylvania river had left a hospital against the advice of doctors about a week earlier....
This artist trekked through Cuba looking for his abuelo's paintings
All his life, Brooklyn artist Joseph Milazzo heard stories about his Cuban grandfather, a prolific painter named Enrique Dominguez. But Milazzo, 43, never had the chance to meet his abuelo...
Man who was denied gun license kills young son in murder-suicide
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — A man who had recently been denied a gun license fatally shot his 6-year-old son before taking his own life, a Massachusetts prosecutor said Friday. Police responding...
Man gets life in prison for sexually abusing day care kids
WAXAHACHIE, Texas — Prosecutors south of Dallas say a 58-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing five children over a two-year period at his wife’s...
Three arrested in funeral home burglary after video shows suspect wearing dead man's suit
LEITCHFIELD, Ky. — Three people have been arrested in connection to a break-in at a funeral home in Kentucky where several items were taken from a man whose body was...
Miss Turkey stripped of title over controversial tweet
ANKARA, Turkey — Organizers have stripped Miss Turkey 2017 of her crown over a social media posting that was deemed insulting to the memory of the 250 people killed while...
Where in NYC you can donate to Puerto Rico hurricane victims
Eighteen city firehouse and emergency medical service stations across the five boroughs will serve as drop-off sites for New Yorkers who want to donate medical supplies, baby food and other...
Being single could help you live longer
Stop worrying about being single – it could actually help you live longer. You’ve probably lost track of the number of times someone has asked “so when are you going...
Feds alert 21 states to election system hacking by Russians
The crucial swing state of Wisconsin and 20 others were alerted on Friday that they were targeted by Russian hackers in the 2016 presidential election. Wisconsin was informed by Homeland...
Matt Damon's school-choice hypocrisy and other comments
Criminologist: Garner Case Cop Was Doing His Job Police “should not be afraid to carry out their duties,” says Barry Latzer at City Journal. But the still-unresolved case against NYPD...
The most delicious chicken wings in America
In America, we’re blessed with a truly impressive selection of great drinking food, from the best pizza in America to the best burgers in America to the best BBQ restaurants...
Kids are actually getting better at the 'marshmallow test'
Despite the idea that modern technology is turning kid’s brains into that of a heroin addict, a new study actually proves the opposite. John Protzko, a researcher at the University...
Apple TV's 4K video comes with a big catch
When Tim Cook announced that the new Apple TV would support 4K video, he followed up by saying iTunes customers who had already purchased movies would receive a free upgrade...
London subway terrorist bought bomb parts on Amazon
A teenage Iraqi refugee who was taken in by British foster parents was charged Friday with attempted murder in the bombing of a crowded London subway train last week. Ahmed...
More than a third of Americans in relationships are sexually unsatisfied
Over a third of Americans in a relationship are not satisfied with their sex life, according to a new study. The study of 1,000 American relationships saw 34 percent of...
Your inner child deserves Blue Ivy's new light-up sneakers
Sneakerheads will line up around the block for kicks designed by a big-shot basketball player or superstar rapper. But if you’re on the hunt for the latest daring pair, look...
Man who predicted world will end on Sept. 23 says nevermind
The end is still nigh -- just not as nigh as it was earlier this week, a Doomsday writer says. David Meade, who claimed the world is ending Saturday when...
Joining a fraternity makes you dumber — but richer
Don’t underestimate the value of social connections in a frat house. Being a member of a fraternity in college lowers a student GPA by approximately 0.25 points on the traditional...
Male scientist confirms what women have been telling men all along
This just in, from the land of laboratories: Women want more clitoral stimulation during sex, new research finds. You don’t say! This “no s - - t, Sherlock” study was conducted by the...
Some plant-eating dinosaurs were actually pescetarians
WASHINGTON - Some plant-eating dinosaurs apparently liked a side order of crabs to go with their usual salad. Scientists said on Thursday fossilized dung thought to have come from herbivorous...
Markle's ex working on show inspired by real-life royal hookup
What a drama queen! The ex-husband of Prince Harry's girlfriend Meghan Markle is working on a new TV comedy with a royally petty premise: it's about a man whose wife...
You can spend a night in one of the UK's most haunted prisons
If you consider yourself a bit of a brave heart, see how well you fare after a night in one of UK’s most haunted prisons. Fans of the supernatural are...
Hedge fund legend predicts nearly half of all jobs will be replaced by AI
Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio said Friday that almost half of the jobs in the next two decades will be replaced by artificial intelligence. “By in large, the world is...
Tyke accidentally shoots uncle inside SUV
A man’s 3-year-old nephew accidentally shot him while inside a car parked near Philadelphia’s City Hall, according to reports. The youngster was in the back seat of an SUV parked...
These are the craziest ways to charge your iPhone
You’ll get charged up by these options. Pleny of people were excited about the new iPhone, announced this month and one of its features: its wireless charging option. But plenty...
Carmelo Anthony wants to raise $1 million for Puerto Rico
Carmelo Anthony desperately wants to help hurricane victims in Puerto Rico, and he'd like you to help him do that. Anthony, whose father was from Puerto Rico, started a YouCaring...
NYC author likes to look for his own books at the bookstore
Best-selling author Nelson DeMille lives in Garden City, LI, and makes a monthly trip to NYC for a weekend with his wife, Sandy, and their 10-year-old son, James. DeMille, who...
Mike Francesa: Parents should've protected girl from foul ball
Mike Francesa passionately assumed the role of devil's advocate in the wake of the foul-ball incident Wednesday at Yankee Stadium. The opinionated radio host blamed the young girl's family members...
Mayoral candidate, bouncy house scion accused of masturbating on Uber ride
A Democratic candidate for mayor in New Orleans allegedly masturbated during an Uber ride in California earlier this year, authorities said. A female driver allegedly caught Frank Scurlock, who has...
Trio charged in killing of teen found sexually mutilated, burned
Three people have been charged in the murder of a Missouri teen whose body was found burned and sexually mutilated. Police charged a man and two women Thursday in the...
Teen who punched principal in face gets sweet deal from judge
A hot-headed teen got a slap on the wrist Friday for slugging a Manhattan principal who told him to turn down his music. Judge Edwina Richardson-Mendelson granted Luis Penzo, 19,...
Melania holds first event in garden planted by Michelle Obama
First Lady Melania Trump ditched her stilettos and dug up some dirt at the White House on Friday. She barely broke a sweat on an 83-degree day while clad in...
Todd Frazier: I'm calling hurt fan's dad every day, she's 'doing good'
TORONTO — Todd Frazier spoke on Thursday to the father of the young girl injured Wednesday at Yankee Stadium when a foul ball off Frazier’s bat struck her. “I talked...
NASA spacecraft swings by Earth on way to asteroid
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA’s asteroid-chasing spacecraft is swinging by Earth on Friday on its way to a space rock. Launched a year ago, Osiris-Rex was on track to pass...
Revenge porn site loses all revenue after exposé
The offshore website that hosts hordes of "revenge porn" — including illegal shots of underage girls — lost its sole source of revenue Friday following a Post expose of its...
This won't feel like a home game for NYCFC
On New York City FC’s schedule, it appears as a “home game” but there’s nothing homely about playing a game in Connecticut. Thanks to a scheduling fiasco with the Yankees,...
Looks like new Met AJ Ramos is using fame to score a swanky pad
Here’s a deal that puts the home in home run. Following his July trade to the Mets, pitcher A.J. Ramos scored a one-bedroom pad inside Sky, the towering 1,175-unit rental...
Dam fails in Puerto Rico, causes flash flooding
The Guajataca Dam in Puerto Rico failed Friday afternoon, causing flash flooding in the area, the National Weather Service reported. "This is an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION," the NWS in San...
Protesters shout over Comey's speech at Howard University
Noisy protesters shouted and chanted over James Comey on Friday as he attempted to deliver a convocation address at Howard University, forcing him to delay his remarks and then practically...
Daughter takes disrespectful selfies during father's UN speech
While the president of Azerbaijan talked to the UN about a possible genocide that occurred during the early '90s, his daughter had a surprising reaction. She was caught on camera...
Classic Trix will return after consumers rebel against 'natural' recipe
These cereal killers are sorry. General Mills is reviving original Trix in all its colorful, artificial-flavored glory after consumers revolted against the company’s "natural" version of the classic kids' cereal....
Kate Upton helped push Justin Verlander to Astros
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZMiV2IHOfH/?taken-by=kateupton Add this to the list of why Justin Verlander is grateful to call Kate Upton his fiancée. During a Thursday appearance on ESPN's "Pardon the Interruption," the Astros' newest...
Malliotakis gets much-needed boost in fundraising
The campaign of GOP mayoral nominee Nicole Malliotakis on Friday said the Staten Island Assemblywoman hit a vital fundraising mark that could provide her with a much-needed boost of $1.6...
Halloween 'prank' is freaking out this neighborhood
Joseph Lovergive's Tennessee neighbors finally thought he lost his head-- for real-- when they came across this grisly sight. “There’s a guy laying in his driveway, with two big bloody...
Rutgers gets slap on the wrist for score of NCAA violations
NEWARK, N.J. — The NCAA has placed Rutgers on two-year probation and publicly reprimanded and censured the university for failing to monitor its football program over a five-year period between...
Babies probably learn to be slackers from their parents
NEW YORK — If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Especially if a baby is watching. Children around 15 months old can become more persistent in pursuing a...
Civilian drone crashes into Army helicopter
It was nearly Black Hawk down over Staten Island — when an Army chopper was struck by an illegally flying drone over a residential neighborhood, authorities said Friday. The UA60...
'Poopman' strikes pair of car washes
https://www.facebook.com/soaknwetcw/videos/vb.134370199953584/1555393934517863/?type=3&theater It’s a real poo-dunit. The owners of a car-washing business in Kentucky are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who turned two of their locations into...
Bottled water is now more popular than soda -- but you should avoid both
Is bottled water the best drink? Not if you account for the environmental impact. Case in point: Nestlé makes billions bottling water it pays nearly nothing for, Bloomberg reported Thursday....
DeVos revokes Obama-era campus sex assault policies
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Friday scrapped Obama administration rules on how colleges should deal with accusations of sexual assault and issued new interim guidelines on the hot-button issue. Earlier...
Jeff Hornacek won't touch radioactive Porzingis reports
Jeff Hornacek said any notion he and Kristaps Porzingis are on the outs is false. According to a source, the Porzingis-Hornacek dynamic last season was radioactive. Former Post columnist Peter...
McCain deals potential death blow to GOP health bill
Sen. John McCain said Friday he would not vote for the GOP’s latest plan to repeal and replace much of ObamaCare — dealing the effort a potentially fatal blow. The...
IPhone X's Face ID might not be as secure as you think
Everyone is still coming to grips with the implications of iPhone X users having to rely on their face to unlock the device once Apple’s new top-of-the-line model starts shipping...
Cousins allegedly killed delivery guy and then ate his pizza
A pair of cousins allegedly shot and killed a pizza deliveryman in Wisconsin — and then gobbled down the pie, according to a report. Mekael Kennedy, 17, and his cousin...
Meet the Labrador retriever searching for survivors in Mexico City
There is indeed a Frida in Mexico City, but she is not a girl trapped under a flattened school – but rather a furry, four-legged, national hero. Frida, a member...
This granny blings out rappers from the Wu-Tang Clan to Macklemore
Chinatown granny Eva Sam is a real gem in the eyes of her rapper customers. For nearly three decades, the Macau native has been selling custom bling to hip-hop’s biggest...
Jets mailbag: Josh McCown isn't terrible and now what?
As the 0-2 Jets prepare for their home opener against the Dolphins, let’s dip into the Jets mailbag: Calvin (@shadytext) If McCown continues to minimize mistakes, how do you go...
NYC goes crazy for the iPhone 8
Apple lovers in Asia and Australia were less than impressed with the iPhone 8 when it hit stores Friday morning but New Yorkers turned out with the usual fanfare, complete...
Rat runs up diner's pants in the middle of crowded restaurant
A restaurant customer in China received the worst kind of special when a rat crawled up his pants in the middle of his meal. While he, along with some restaurant...
'Modern-day lynching': Lawyer rips case against Noerdlinger's son
Lawyers for the son of a former top de Blasio administration aide doubled down on accusations that both a prosecutor and a detective "lynched" their client, lying to make manslaughter...
Walmart's delivery service wants to put eggs right in your fridge
Walmart wants access to your refrigerator. The discount giant, battling Amazon in the grocery home-delivery game, is testing a program that won’t just get your milk and eggs and non-perishables...
Hope Solo's first step back toward US women's soccer team
Hope Solo is taking measures to be let out of U.S. Soccer's cage and back into the goal cage. The most decorated goalkeeper in U.S. women's national team history has...
Bill Belichick sidesteps CTE talk after Aaron Hernandez diagnosis
Bill Belichick wasn't interested in discussing the latest revelation about CTE's impact on football, even if the subject was his former employee. One day after a lawyer for former Patriots...
Girl hit by Yankees' foul ball has 'long' recovery ahead: relative
The little girl hit with a foul ball Wednesday at Yankee Stadium faces an extended road to recovery, a relative said Friday. “She’s stable,” the family member, who declined to...
Hundreds of exotic animals found locked up in woman's home
Leapin’ lizards — it’s the petting zoo from hell! Hundreds of animals, many of them exotic snakes and lizards, were found crammed in an upstate woman’s house, according to a...
Rand Paul 'won't be bribed or bullied' into backing new health care bill
GOP Sen. Rand Paul said Friday that he “won’t be bribed or bullied” into backing his party’s latest attempt to repeal and replace much of Obamacare. “Calling a bill that...
White giraffes captured on video for first time ever
Two rare white giraffes have been filmed for the first time ever. The mother and baby were spotted near Kenya's Ishaqbini Hirola Conservancy in May, but the footage has just...
Father and sons struck by lightning in horrifying footage
Christopher Lovera was out with his two kids at a park in California when the day took a tragic turn. While taking shelter during a rainstorm, the family was caught...
Trump revises travel ban restrictions
The Trump administration’s travel ban for six majority-Muslim countries will be replaced with narrower restrictions on who can visit the US that will differ by country, according to a new...
Lawmaker accused of showing up to work high on morphine
Texas prosecutors targeting a state representative for corruption charges announced this week the lawmaker shelled out over $51,000 of her own dough on an online psychic, and showed up to...
Charlotte Flair offers WWE warning for Rousey, 'Cyborg'
Charlotte Flair thinks Ronda Rousey and Cris “Cyborg” Justino’s interest in WWE is good for business — even if neither ever has a match. And if they ever do, fans...
Death toll from Maria rises in Puerto Rico
The death toll from Hurricane Maria jumped to at least 13 in Puerto Rico, where almost 700 people were rescued from rising floodwaters, officials said Friday. Among the victims were...
Creep refuses to wear pants on the subway
A creep in camouflage has been giving fellow straphangers PTSD — by riding the subway without any pants or underwear and showing off his “artillery” without warning, according to police....
The NHL's shortsighted greed kept them out of the Olympics
The NHL playing preseason games in China is a bittersweet reminder that the most international league of the four major sports and its biggest growth sector resides overseas. But it’s...
The best basketball player you've never heard of is 13 years old
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Emoni Bates walks out a front door of Clague Middle School with just inches to spare. A wide smile tops his 6-foot-7, extra-lean frame. He’s holding...
30 minutes of housework can slash your risk of early death
Doing just 30 minutes of housework five days a week can slash the risk of early death by a third. Researchers tracked 130,000 adults in 17 countries in the largest...
'Dotard': A full explainer
SEOUL, South Korea — Famous for using bombastic, derogatory and often-awkward English slams against enemies, North Korean state media sent people scrambling for dictionaries Friday with a dispatch that quotes...
Real estate investors look to cash in on Harvey-ravaged Houston
Some real estate executives in Texas are hoping to get rich quick with homes damaged by Hurricane Harvey. Longtime investor Ray Sasser detailed the strategy at a real estate conference...
GOP bill to roll back ObamaCare comes at high price for 31 states
WASHINGTON — Initial government estimates for the latest bill to unravel ObamaCare show that 31 states will suffer substantial health care funding losses, with New York among the states hardest hit...
I faced 'N-word,' death threats after Porzingis scuffle: ex-Knick
Anthony Randolph briefly became Enemy No. 1 for Knicks fans after he tangled with Kristaps Porzingis during a 2017 EuroBasket quarterfinal contest. He didn't realize how far some demented fans...
Millennials are bringing small boobs back in a big way
With their ecstasy pills, Priuses and acid wash denim, Gens X and Y would tell anyone who’d unplug their iPods long enough how different they were from their Boomer predecessors....
Shop owner fires warning shot to get stolen beer back from thief
COCOA, Fla. — Police say a Florida gas station owner chased a man and fired a warning shot, forcing him to return some stolen beer. Orlando television station WESH reports...
Store worker charged with murder for fatally stabbing man who threatened him earlier
A man threatened to shoot up a Harlem bodega Friday and was fatally stabbed by a store worker, according to police sources and witnesses. The bodega worker, 22-year-old Ahmed Hafeed,...
Kevin Durant's worst Twitter fears are coming true
Ask and you shall receive. Kevin Durant is hearing it from the NBA community, just as he expected he would, after he slammed his former Thunder coach and teammates on...
Sprint and T-Mobile inch closer to merger deal
T-Mobile US is close to agreeing to tentative terms on a deal to merge with Sprint, people familiar with the matter said on Friday. The deal, if finalized, would be...
Ohio finally prosecutes somebody for sex with a dog
An Ohio man who spent more than 12 years in prison for sex crimes targeting kids is now facing charges that he had sex with a dog — and is...
Janitors chase 300 bats out of high school
SALT LAKE CITY — A bat infestation prompted a Salt Lake City high school to cancel its after-school programs so school workers could root out the flying mammals. Janitors at...
Knicks, Carmelo can't avoid weird training camp collision
The broken marriage limps on. While Knicks GM Scott Perry said the club is keeping an “open mind’’ on Carmelo Anthony’s future, team brass stated he’ll be at Monday’s training...
We're getting our pets addicted to junk food
People are gluttons for spoiling their pets. Sales of dog and cat treats have raced past sales of actual pet food over the past five years, according to new Mintel...
New twist in Kathy Griffin's fight with CEO neighbor
Kathy Griffin has filed for a restraining order against her neighbor, the CEO of KB Homes, in the wake of the hot-tempered exec’s profanity-laced tirade against her, according to a...
ISIS now using Instagram stories to recruit members
As the Islamic State continues to search for new methods to recruit members and share its propaganda, it's increasingly turned to social networks, such as Facebook and Twitter. But as...
Teacher takes a pounding trying to break up student fight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaYcMVAnrzI Disturbing cell phone video has emerged showing a Georgia teacher getting pummeled when she tries to get in the middle of two brawling students. The video posted to YouTube...
Parents save more for college for their sons than daughters
These parents need to get schooled. Not only are parents of boys more likely to have saved for college (50 percent of parents with all sons have some college savings,...
Canelo Alvarez skips holiday to help Mexico earthquake victims
Canelo Alvarez has put his controversial draw with Gennady Golovkin in the back of his mind by helping the people devastated by the recent earthquake in Mexico. The middleweight title...
Moby Dick is definitely real
An ultra-rare white humpback whale known as the holy grail of whale watching has been spotted off Australias east coast. Infamous humpback Migaloo graced Sydney on Thursday afternoon as he...
CC Sabathia: I can handle Yankees' boozy celebration
The Yankees' wild-card clinch seems inevitable now and CC Sabathia said he can handle the champagne-soaked celebration that will come with it. "I'll be fine," Sabathia, a recovering alcoholic, told...
Scientists testing bones found in search for Natalee Holloway
Scientists are testing bone fragments found in Aruba to see if they match those of missing Alabama teen Natalee Holloway, giving hope that the 12-year search for her remains may...
Snake throws up smaller snake after swallowing it whole
This gruesome video of a snake vomiting another snake whole is certain to put you off your dinner. The incredible footage was captured in India and has gone viral. In...
Time Inc. admits it's looking to sell several assets
Time Inc. finally came clean on an expanded list of assets it’s seeking to sell. The publishing giant will try to unload its 700-person Time Customer Service unit and its...
These high-tech jeans will contour your butt
The intersection of fashion and technology doesn’t often make headlines, but when it does, it might be a game-changer. But unlike calorie-counting watches and fitness-tracking workout apparel, one new collection...
Cops release footage of suspect in fatal shooting near Barclays Center
Police have released surveillance footage of the man they say gunned down a 47-year-old victim near the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The killer reportedly approached Staten Island resident Steven Vargas...
'Super drunk' driver ran from crash that killed girlfriend: cops
A Minnesota man accused of being “super drunk” when he caused a car crash that killed his 20-year-old girlfriend was also charged with running away from the scene of the...
Harry Styles slammed over charging more for plus-size tour T-shirts
Harry Styles’ solo tour launch got off to a rocky start when the 23-year-old pop star was called out over the pricing of his merchandise. In a tweet, which has...
Manchester United star asks fans to stop singing about his penis
Romelu Lukaku has spoken out over the “racist” song row — insisting Manchester United fans “mean well” but must show respect.
Police chief: Fatal shooting of deaf man raises 'a lot of concerns'
OKLAHOMA CITY — The police chief of Oklahoma City said Thursday the fatal shooting of a deaf man has raised “a lot of concerns” about training for officer interaction with...
Couple found guilty in raunchy Domino's romp
The British couple who got busted getting saucy inside a Domino’s pizza shop have been found guilty of public indecency — and could now be headed for the slammer, reports...
'Ronda Rousey's coach is trying to get her slaughtered'
Long-time Ronda Rousey rival Miesha Tate has slammed the former UFC star’s coach Edmond Tarverdyan for talking up a comeback fight against Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino. Rousey has effectively retired after...
Irma toppled NASA tree that orbited moon
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Winds from Hurricane Irma have toppled a tiny tree that orbited the moon and later grew at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. Florida...
Gas station clerk suspended for shooting armed robber
A New Mexico gas station clerk is mad as hell after being suspended from her job for shooting an armed robber this week, according to a report. Jennifer Wertz, an...
Video shows child care workers taunting, abusing autistic boy
Two child care workers in Florida surrendered to authorities after they were identified on video taunting an 8-year-old autistic student — hitting the boy with a backpack and tripping him...
UFC foe uses Conor McGregor's mom for amazing revenge
It was one of the most brutal takedowns in UFC history — an insult that spawned countless memes and even a T-shirt line. Conor McGregor’s “who the f--k is that...
Ric Flair reveals the insane drinking habits that nearly killed him
For recovering wrestling legend Ric Flair, drinking was a way of life. Phoning in to ESPN's "Dan Le Batard Show" Thursday, the 68-year-old WWE Hall of Famer, who was placed...
Pet pig found dead after it was abducted in home invasion
A pink and brown pet pig snatched from a Cleveland family's home last week has been found dead, the grief-stricken family said. The 1-year-old miniature pig, named Spam, was taken...
Trump and Kremlin think political Facebook ads are just a hoax
President Trump on Friday labeled reports about political ads on Facebook bought by Kremlin-linked groups as part of a “Russia hoax” – after the social media giant announced it would...
China: Trump's claim about bank bans 'not consistent with the facts'
BEIJING — U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement that Beijing told its banks to stop dealing with North Korea is "not consistent with the facts," a Chinese foreign ministry spokesman said...
Here's what will happen to the 500K cars flooded by Harvey
Open the car door and the stench is enough to knock you off your feet. Mold has started to bloom on the doors and there is still water in the...
This is what a $30,000 playhouse looks like
While most playhouses are fairly basic, Adam Boyd from Michigan took the concept to a whole new level. Using the skills he's learned as a contractor, Boyd built one of...
Amazing rescue of family from boat capsized by Hurricane Maria
Dramatic video shows a chopper rescuing a woman and two children stranded on a boat that capsized off the coast of Puerto Rico after the island was slammed by Hurricane...
Tony Abbott: I was head-butted by gay rights advocate
CANBERRA, Australia — Australia's prime minister on Friday urged restraint in the nation's same-sex marriage debate after his predecessor, Tony Abbott, said he was head-butted by a gay rights advocate...
Trump: Madman Kim Jong Un will be tested like never before
President Trump lashed back early Friday at North Korean despot Kim Jong Un, who called him a “mentally deranged US dotard” in an escalation of the war of words between...
Wife stumps her husband with this epic brainteaser
Did this Kentucky woman stump her husband? The answer is Y-E-S. Heather Partin went viral after filming her spouse, Chris, unable to figure out a brainteaser. Their Facebook video has...
Uber loses license to operate in London
LONDON — London's transport authority said Friday it won't renew Uber's license to operate in the British capital, arguing that it demonstrates a lack of corporate responsibility with implications in...
Hurricane Maria churns toward Turks and Caicos
Two days after devastating Puerto Rico, Hurricane Maria was approaching the Turks and Caicos early Friday. The Category 3 storm with maximum sustained winds of almost 125 mph was centered...
Ex-death row inmate insists teen protege didn't shoot clubgoers
HONOLULU — A former Delaware death-row inmate who brought an 18-year-old Delaware man to Hawaii to get a fresh start says the teen has been falsely accused of a deadly...
Iran's president says country will 'strengthen' missile capabilities
LONDON — Iran will strengthen its missile capabilities and will not seek any country’s permission, President Hassan Rouhani said Friday in a snub to demands from US President Donald Trump....
Why doesn't the Committee to Investigate Russia have any Russia experts?
There’s a lot to unpack about the new Committee to Investigate Russia, which aims to “help Americans recognize and understand the gravity of Russia’s continuing attacks on our democracy.” Perhaps...
Suspect arrested in connection to Barcelona terror attack
MADRID — A man was arrested Friday for alleged links to the extremist cell in last month's attacks in Barcelona and a nearby town that killed 16 people, Spain's Interior...
London subway attack 'could have been so much worse': police chief
LONDON - A home-made bomb which injured 30 when it partially detonated on a packed London train a week ago had the potential to cause much more damage, the head...
No one cares about the iPhone 8
SYDNEY/TOKYO — Apple Inc.’s launch of the iPhone 8 kicked off in a less lively mood in Asia, versus previous debuts, as fans held out for the premium iPhone X...
An in-depth diagnosis of Aaron Judge's September resurgence
On Sept. 2, the Yankees had just a one-game lead over the Twins for the top wild-card spot and were ahead of the Angels by only 2½ games for the...
One Yankees reliever starting to get Mariano Rivera comparisons
As Dellin Betances continues to struggle for a second straight September, Chad Green could become even more important to the Yankees’ bullpen. The right-hander, who began the season as a...
Giants coordinator: I know what's wrong with offense, and it's not McAdoo
Earlier this week, coach Ben McAdoo said he would “look at and talk about” relinquishing play-calling duties, but offensive coordinator Mike Sullivan doesn’t believe a switch would greatly impact the...
Inmate sues Kansas prison for 'imposing Christian beliefs'
A female convicted murderer in Kansas filed a lawsuit this week, alleging that prison officials have been “imposing Christian beliefs” on her and other inmates. The plaintiff, Shari Webber-Dunn, is...
Jets have found their perfect transition quarterback
Claude Pelon, a defensive lineman on the Jets practice squad, was trash-talking fellow defensive lineman Mike Pennel about whether Pelon’s USC Trojans would whip Cal in a battle of unbeaten...
Yankees must join other MLB teams and extend netting
The Yankees have run out of excuses. Extend the netting. The Reds, Mariners, Padres and Rockies all announced Thursday they plan to extend the protective netting at their ballparks for...
Carson Wentz is a danger to continue troubling Giants' trend
Carson Wentz no longer looks like a rookie. Two games into his second season, the Eagles quarterback even is being confused with a future Hall of Famer. “At times, he...
Barkley tears into new schedule: NBA 'caved in' to 'poor babies'
Charles Barkley is at it again. The Hall of Famer and current TNT analyst swore he wasn’t an old guy telling current NBA players to get off his lawn Wednesday,...
Mets rookie follows father's advice, and it's paying off
The advice that would come to serve Brandon Nimmo the best in his baseball career was delivered by his father, Ron, over the years, during their frequent visits to the...
France to skip 2018 Olympics in South Korea if security not 'assured'
PARIS/SEOUL - France’s Winter Olympics team will not travel to the 2018 Games in South Korea if its security cannot be guaranteed, France’s sports minister said on Thursday, the first...
Beckham set to face ex-LSU mate looking to shut him down
PHILADELPHIA — Sunday afternoon won’t just be an NFC East showdown between bitter I-95 rivals. It won’t merely be a golden opportunity for the Eagles to bury the winless Giants....
Rangers' enforcer has a fighting dilemma
If it was surprising to see Matt Puempel getting into a fight in his first preseason game Wednesday night, it wasn’t surprising for him. The Rangers forward has made the...
Why it won't get any easier for the Giants' offensive line
PHILADELPHIA — On paper, it is a mismatch, an area of strength against a significant weakness. No, not the formidable Eagles defensive line against the porous Giants offensive front —...
Jermaine Kearse filling two vital roles for Jets
Through two games, the Jets have scored just three touchdowns. Wide receiver Jermaine Kearse has two of them. They have gained 485 total net yards. Kearse is responsible for more...
Sotomayor hasn't heard from family in Puerto Rico after Maria
Bronx native and Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor said Thursday she's incredibly worried about loved ones - who she hasn't been able to reach - in storm-ravaged Puerto Rico. "I...
Autumn leaves Stitches hopeful
Autumn in New York. With both local football clubs facing elimination this week it may be time to turn our attention to our equally disastrous NBA squads. Carmelo Anthony, who...
Inside the twisted revenge porn site that's ruining women's lives
Lisa M. can’t walk around her hometown without wondering who has seen her naked. The 28-year-old from Gardner, Mass., was only 17 when her then-boyfriend snapped a couple of topless...
Airport soap dispenser filled with 'very disgusting' fluid
Visitors to the Detroit Metro Airport found themselves in a sticky situation when they tried to use a soap dispenser and a "bodily fluid" leaked out instead. Crews were working...
Mexican officials now say trapped girl never existed
The world waited with bated breath for the rescue of a 12-year-old girl believed to be trapped beneath the rubble of a collapsed school in earthquake-ravaged Mexico City — but...