September 27, 2017

Nets get a lesson from 'big-time' Navy admiral

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — With the Nets holding training camp at the United States Naval Academy, a visitor stopped by practice — Vice Adm. Walter E. Carter Jr., superintendent of the...

Yankees' fake press-conference celebration is as good as it gets

In the season that brought us the "Thumbs Down" celebration, the Yankees might have outdone themselves Wednesday night. Following Starlin Castro's sixth-inning home run in the Yankees' 6-1 win over the...

De Blasio's supportive housing plan is way behind schedule

Nearly two years after Mayor de Blasio announced a plan to create 15,000 units of supportive housing to deal with the homelessness crisis, just 48 units are ready and occupied,...

Pedro Martinez's son signs minor league deal with Tigers

DETROIT — The son of Hall of Fame pitcher Pedro Martinez has signed a minor league deal with the Tigers. The Tigers confirmed Wednesday that Pedro Martinez Jr., a 17-year-old...

Medicare official dumbstruck by Menendez pal's defense

A former official with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said he was so dumbstruck by arguments thrown at him by staffers for Sen. Robert Menendez — over what...

Many New Yorkers could benefit from Trump's tax proposal

Many New Yorkers could actually come out ahead under President Trump’s tax-reform proposal — despite the loss of deductions for state and local taxes — because they’ll likely end up...

Lindsey Vonn revives request to race against men skiers

GENEVA — Lindsey Vonn's request to race against men in a World Cup downhill will be studied again by the International Ski Federation (FIS) next week. The United States team...

Man uses Pokemon Go as alibi in kidnapping case

He's using the Pikachu defense. A young man who was arrested on attempted kidnapping charges in Oregon claims he was playing "Pokémon GO" at the time -- and was in...

Qatari prince sexted, forced himself on nanny: suit

A former nanny for a Qatari royal family living in Manhattan claims the prince raped and sexually harassed her in a new lawsuit. Australian native Charlie M. McKenna claims in...

Accused NSA leaker told feds she smuggled docs in pantyhose

Alleged leaker Reality Winner told feds that she stuffed a classified document into her pantyhose in a haphazard way that was not like "Edward Snowden or anything." The National Security...

Lynn Tilton beats SEC fraud charges

Lynn Tilton finally got the monkey off her back. A Securities and Exchange Commission administrative judge on Wednesday dismissed fraud charges against Tilton, aka “the diva of distressed debt,” ending...

10-year-old bass prodigy learns about more than music from reformed dad

Ten-year-old Asmar Johnson is a prodigy on the bass. He’s already played three times at Asbury Park, NJ’s famous Stone Pony nightclub. And even though Asmar is just in the...

Yankees keep winning but division hopes keep fading

They aren’t retreating and certainly not surrendering, but the Yankees have a better chance of draining the Hudson River with a thimble than they do of winning the AL East....

Nelson Peltz gets ex-Heinz board members to vouch for Procter & Gamble seat bid

Nelson Peltz, waging a bitter battle with Procter & Gamble to win a seat on its board, had five former H.J. Heinz board members write a letter vouching for his...

Collins reflects after winning likely last home game as Mets manager

The longest-tenured manager in Mets history faced his likely home finale Wednesday night, concealing any emotions that might have diverted his attention. Terry Collins was camped in the first-base dugout...

Trump's tax plan sounds great — but the devil is in the details

President Trump and the Republican political establishment are certainly talking a good game when it comes to their proposed changes to the tax codes. On paper, the new tax plan...

Dumb dealer texts officer by mistake to sell drugs: cops

WEST MELBOURNE, Fla. – Police in West Melbourne arrested a man after he texted an on-duty police officer by mistake, allegedly to set up a drug deal. Veteran Police Officer...

Giants have one option left if Mara didn't get through to Beckham

This wasn’t any social-media troll or talk-radio host calling Odell Beckham Jr. on his office carpet Wednesday. It was the owner — John Mara. Son of Wellington. Keeper of the...

Potential Chelsea 'bomber' jurors reveal hatred for ISIS

Some New Yorkers called to jury selection in the case of the Chelsea bombing suspect Ahmad Rahimi expressed doubt that they could be impartial in a case that involves ISIS....

MTA wants to fix flaw in sleep-apnea rules

MTA Chairman Joe Lhota wants the agency to fix a major flaw in its sleep-apnea rules, which allow bus and train operators suspected of having the potentially deadly condition to...

Florida Whataburger sued for 'only white' hiring policy

In a lawsuit filed this week, the federal government is alleging that Whataburger managers in Florida have been instructed to only hire employees that “sounded white.” According to the suit,...

Nike sales sag as Adidas continues to soar

The Nike-Adidas battle hasn’t been much of a fight in recent quarters. Nike, the world’s best-selling sneaker brand, has stumbled badly in North America in recent quarters as its designers...

Alabama basketball staffer resigns as school conducts internal probe

A man who once worked in NCAA enforcement may be in for a visit from his old bosses. Alabama basketball administrator Kobie Baker is the latest college staffer to get...

Drunken man asked 11-year-old son to drive him home

TRENTON, N.J. — Police say a New Jersey man asked his 11-year-old son to get behind the wheel when he became too drunk to drive. Authorities say 33-year-old Jorge Garcia...

Justin Timberlake could be returning to Super Bowl stage

Justin Timberlake may get his chance for Super Bowl redemption. The pop artist is on the verge of closing a deal to perform at halftime of the 2018 Super Bowl,...

Woman admits duct-taping her 11-year-old son to a chair

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — An Ohio woman accused of duct-taping her 11-year-old son to a chair in June before taking another child swimming has pleaded guilty to a charge of child...

Man fractures his penis during sex, notices 12 hours later

It's enough to make any man cross his legs and vow to keep his pants on for good. A 47-year-old man fractured his penis during a night of passionate sex...

Husband accused of murdering teacher allegedly took baby and bought cocaine after

A Massachusetts man accused of murdering “the world’s best mother” is now also suspected of buying drugs after the murder while his 1-year-old daughter was in the car. Andrew MacCormack, 29,...

These NYC curmudgeons are a dying breed

Attitude and New York go together like bagels and cream cheese. Brooklyn native Larry David, the king of New York churlishness, returns to HBO on Sunday with the Season 9...

Ex-NYPD cop sentenced for running prostitution ring

A former Marine and ex-cop was sentenced to 5​ 1/2 years behind bars Wednesday for pimping out a bevy ​of ​hookers​ ​--​ ​one of whom was just 16-years-old. Eduardo Cornejo's...

Why Tiger Woods needs golf more than it needs him

There was a time when Tiger Woods was dominating golf like no one ever had, and the game needed him. Now it’s Woods who needs the game more than it...

Accused NYC school stabber tells reporters he was bullied

As he was being walked out of the 48th Precinct in handcuffs Wednesday, accused killer Abel Cedeno said he had been bullied before allegedly going on a deadly stabbing spree...

Yosemite rock fall at El Capitan kills 1, injures another

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. — One person was killed Wednesday and another injured in a rock fall on the granite face of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, an official...

Russians reportedly bought Black Lives Matter Facebook ads targeting Ferguson, Baltimore

Russian internet trolls bought Facebook ads promoting the Black Lives Matter movement to stir up fear and cause political chaos in Baltimore and Ferguson, Missouri, during the 2016 presidential election,...

This app claims it can correctly guess your bra size by a photo

Going to be fitted for a bra could be a thing of the past thanks to a new app. Underwear brand Curvy Kate claims that its new chatbot is able...

VR technology allows women to try on boob jobs in 3D

Virtual reality technology is being used to allow women to preview their boob jobs before going under the knife. A handful of clinics in the UK are using “boob goggles,"...

Teens caught buying dry clothes after driving stolen SUV into pond: cops

These car thieves were a little wet behind the ears. Lake County Ill. police investigating reports of a vehicle driven into a pond in Port Barrington probably didn’t expect the...

The MTA is about to bombard you with thousands of digital ads

The MTA has plans to place tens of thousands of ad screens on subway cars, stations, and platforms, making it nearly impossible for commuters to avoid being bombarded with video...

Thousands raised for clerk fired for shooting stickup suspect

Nearly $10,000 has been raised as of Tuesday night for a mother of three who lost her job at an Albuquerque, N.M., gas station after shooting an armed robbery suspect....

Russians posed as Muslim organization to sway US voters

The Russian government tried to influence the 2016 presidential election by masquerading as an authentic US Muslim organization on social media and posting incendiary memes about Hillary Clinton — while...

Wall Street fraudster pleads guilty to $3.5M scheme

A Wall Street fraudster pleaded guilty to stealing over $3.5 million from a Bronx church and Villanova University in separate schemes, the state Attorney General’s office​ announced Wednesday​. Anthony Nyame,...

Inside players' dilemma with US Soccer's anthem rule

Making a political statement during the national anthem is complicated for every athlete, but none more so than players wearing the red, white and blue. Former U.S. men's national team...

Icon Realty to pay $500K in tenant harassment case

A landlord in gentrifying areas of Manhattan and Brooklyn has agreed to pay a $500,000 fine to settle accusations of tenant harassment. Gov. Cuomo, Mayor de Blasio and Attorney General...

Donald Trump Jr. dumped Secret Service so he could go moose hunting

Donald Trump Jr. reportedly bagged a moose in Canada after ditching his Secret Service protection earlier this month. President Trump's eldest son traveled to the Yukon Territory on Sept 14...

The incredible rise and fall of Long Island kid Rick Pitino

Rick Pitino’s career may have come to a sad close Wednesday afternoon. If this was it, the Hall of Fame coach raised on Long Island wasn’t on the court barking...

If you deny the 'right to be wrong,' blood will flow

The whole idea of a free society is based on a very simple idea that’s very hard to live by: People have the right to be wrong. This idea has...

Fiance of 'womb raider' victim tearfully testifies about wedding that never was

The fiance of a pregnant woman killed on her wedding day by a “friend” who cut their unborn child out of her, took the stand Wednesday, tearfully recalling how his...

Town seal of pioneer 'choking' Native American finally changed

An upstate town has finally changed its controversial seal -- from one that appeared to show a white settler choking a Native American man, to one merely depicting pair in...

Paramedic arrested for sexual assault on woman in ambulance

A Wisconsin paramedic faces charges for sexually assaulting a female patient while en route to the hospital. Clifford Heiser, 32, resigned from his duties Tuesday as a Wausau firefighter and...

This mythical giant rat is real and weighs over 2 pounds

Stories of strange, never-before-documented creatures are pretty common around the world, and most of them are little more than legends. So, it’s not exactly surprising that tales of an illusive...

Horrific tragedy can't stop high-flying Wallendas' comeback

Most toddlers delight their parents by walking from one end of the room to the other without wiping out. Two-year-old Nik Wallenda dazzled his mom, Delilah, when he walked across...

How to avoid packing on the pounds in winter

As winter approaches it is easy to pile on a bit of weight. The cooler months tend to mean hearty meals and less exercising outdoors. Not to mention you can...

Bill mandating safety training for construction workers turns into union fight

The city’s 185,000 construction workers would have to undergo up to 55 hours of safety training under a bill approved Wednesday by the City Council – a measure labor unions...

Teacher booted from elementary school after pushing for gender-neutral pronouns

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Florida elementary school teacher who asked students to use gender-neutral pronouns in the classroom is being transferred to an adult education program. According to a Tallahassee...

Once-struggling broker joins Bravo's Ryan Serhant to sell Bed-Stuy pads

Struggling broker Noah Kaplan created a Web-based series last year called “Thousand Dollar Listing” showing what life is really like for most folks starting out in the real estate industry....

Man who boasted 'I won' after killing wife gets life in prison

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City man who declared “I won” after killing his wife has been sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole. A Clay...

Saks clerk and his psychic stole $50K from Fifth Avenue store

A Saks Fifth Avenue staffer partnered with his lovelorn psychic to rip off thousands of dollars from the flagship department store on Fifth Avenue, The Post has learned. Axel Vasquez,...

Family says they didn't know teen accused of burying newborn was pregnant

The family of an Ohio teen cheerleader accused of killing and burying her newborn says they had no idea that she was pregnant. Brooke "Skylar" Richardson, 18, shocked family members...

Man arrested for refusing to euthanize injured dog

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Thurston County officials say a man was arrested for refusing to euthanize his paralyzed dog. Thurston County Animal Control Officer Erika Johnson tells KCPQ-TV that the dog...

Uber is finally going to reveal what drivers hate about you

Ratings are a critical part of the whole Uber experience, since riders and drivers get to review each other, so they theoretically want to be on their best behavior. Neither...

Puerto Rico should have been ready for Maria

El Coquí, the 1-inch musical tree frog that is Puerto Rico’s cultural icon, has more common sense than the island’s public officials. When rising temperatures made the coast uninhabitable and...

The Guggenheim bows to animal-rights censorship

Time was when museums and art critics closed ranks against anyone who objected to a particular work of art or exhibition as offensive. But it turns out that some complaints...

Democrats' best hope for 2020: Oprah

On Sunday night’s “60 Minutes,” a panel of Michigan voters spent 20 minutes discussing their political differences on screen. It was a moving segment and a powerful one, but it...

Teen dubbed the 'human snake' for shedding skin finally cured

A teenager dubbed the "human snake" who shed her skin every six weeks for her entire life has been miraculously cured by European doctors in a matter of DAYS. Shalini...

Don't punish New Yorkers to try to save yellow cabs

New York City’s yellow-cab industry, its business undercut by e-hail services like Uber and Lyft, has been demanding a government bailout for some time. Thanks to the City Council, it...

Warriors blast 'terrible' Sports Illustrated cover on unity

Two of the 10 people on the cover of Sports Illustrated's most recent edition took offense with it Wednesday. Warriors star Stephen Curry and coach Steve Kerr are part of...

Nice 'framework,' Republicans — now get the tax-cut job done

Democrats rushed to denounce the Republican tax-reform framework on Wednesday — as they were bound to denounce any plan that aims to deliver the “jobs, jobs, jobs” President Trump has...

Michelle Obama bashes female Trump voters

Michelle Obama bashed female Trump voters for going "against their own voice" by failing to support Hillary Clinton in the 2016 president election, according to a report. The former first...

Man's 'tumor' turns out to be toy he swallowed 40 years ago

A 47-year-old British man got surprising news when doctors told him a suspected tumor in his lung wasn't a tumor at all. Instead, it was a Playmobil traffic cone that...

O.J. Simpson could be a free man in just a few days

OJ Simpson could be a free man as soon as Monday, as officials are planning to finally release the NFL legend in accordance with a Nevada parole board decision made...

Fans insist newly engaged Kit Harington and Rose Leslie are related

An eagle-eyed Game of Thrones fan has noticed that newly engaged Kit Harington and Rose Leslie are related. The actor — who plays Jon Snow in the hit HBO drama...

'Big Bang' star's beauty queen wife did Fashion Week show in Soho townhouse

That fashion designer Neha Kapur Nayyar, a former Miss India who is married to actor Kunal Nayyar, known for his role as Rajesh Koothrappali on “The Big Bang Theory,” has...

Famed cabaret legend Michael Feinstein lists jazzed-up UES townhouse

After a major renovation, entertainer extraordinaire and Great American Songbook archivist Michael Feinstein and hubby Terrence Flannery have relisted their legendary 18-room townhouse at 143 E. 63rd St. for $15.9...

Voodoo, art, history and spooks come together in $2M Civil War-era Brooklyn co-op

A magical apartment with an incredibly rich history, at 8 Old Fulton Road in Brooklyn Heights, is now on the market for $1.97 million. The one-bedroom, one-bathroom corner unit with...

Puerto Rico's stray dog packs all killed by hurricane

The dogs ran wild on so-called “Dead Dog Beach” in Puerto Rico — abused and then abandoned by their owners. Then the hurricane hit, and the feral dogs were washed...

The Bey area: Knowles sneakily sells Midtown pad for $10M

Since twins Sir and Rumi were born on June 13, Beyoncé and Jay-Z have kept busy buying homes. In August, the power couple plunked down a cool $88 million for...

Rent-to-own this hotel baron's $16M Soho penthouse

Hotelier Ed Scheetz is listing his posh Soho duplex penthouse as a $75,000-a-month rental. It’s also been on and off the sales market since 2016. The penthouse now asks $15.93...

For the startups disrupting home décor, less is more

In 2015, when classmates Kabeer Chopra and Stephen Kuhl moved to Philadelphia for business school at Wharton, each needed a new couch. Chopra chose a $1,200 West Elm sofa in...

Deputy mayor didn't pull strings to get kids into school: investigators

City investigators say Deputy Mayor Richard Buery didn't get special treatment getting his kids into top public schools -- even though one was enrolled before the family established city residency...

Steven Seagal: NFL players protesting the anthem are 'disgusting'

Steven Seagal weighed in on recent political events, namely Trump calling on NFL players to be fired for protesting the National Anthem, via satellite from Moscow Wednesday morning on ITV’s...

Lingerie football league says 'we stand' for national anthem

These players firmly stand at attention. The Legends Football League — which features scantily clad women competing on the gridiron — responded to the NFL protest controversy on Wednesday by...

High school under fire for leaving American flag on the floor

A Chicago high school displayed an American flag like a doormat by unfurling it across the floor as a part of an art project to address to "complexities" of free...

You're not alone if you can't pay your bills

Nearly half of Americans have a tough time paying their bills, and over one-third have faced hardships such as running out of food, not being able to afford a place...

Ax-wielding man waited outside ex's home before butchering her: cops

A Louisiana man waited outside his ex-wife's house with an ax and then ambushed her as she walked outside to go to work -- killing her on Wednesday morning, cops...

This is what the Rangers' opening roster should look like

Regarding the Rangers, who will announce their final mass cutdown Thursday after sending Gabriel Fontaine and Trevor Halverson to AHL Hartford on Wednesday: 1. My opening roster up front by...

Stoners love fast food, according to obvious study

Would you like fries with that bong? Stoners are flocking to McDonalds and Taco Bell to satisfy their munchies -- but are blowing off the comparatively healthy fare at Subway,...

The Mooch is launching his own news site

After weeks of teasing about his next venture, Anthony Scaramucci took to Twitter on Wednesday to give a little more information about Scaramucci Post — a news site he said...

Violent inmate with bloody past can't pledge he won't kill again

CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — After Casey Pigge was taken into custody last year for using a brick to kill his cellmate by repeatedly smashing his head, he made one thing clear...

Here are Presidents Cup pairings, with a deadly US duo

Let the rout, er, competition begin. The opening session of the 12th Presidents Cup begins Thursday at Liberty National, where the U.S. team is heavily favored to capture the cup...

Trump admin won't let politicians travel to storm-ravaged islands

Lawmakers hoping to visit Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands are marooned on the mainland -- because the government is restricting its planes for actually helping the storm-battered islands, according...

Woman busted for luring teen into sex slavery with babysitting job

A New Jersey woman has admitted to luring a teenage girl to a motel for a babysitting job and then holding her hostage for more than a week -- forcing...

Woman arrested for poisoning breast milk to kill niece

Police say an Indiana woman wanted on an arrest warrant plotted to kill her brother's baby using poisonous breast milk. Sarai Rodriguez-Miranda, of Fort Wayne, was charged Monday for attempted...

How Morgan Freeman became public enemy No. 1 in Russia

Like every Hollywood actor, Morgan Freeman has endured his share of bad reviews. But he couldn’t have predicted the international flak he’d catch from a two-minute video he made for...

Jerk who pulled a zoo switcheroo to blame for missing wallaby

Baffled keepers were confused to find a pesky prankster had broken into a petting zoo and swapped the animals around. Workers at the Old Hurst farm in Huntingdon, England, were...

Hells Angels biker charged in shooting dies of aneurysm

The Hells Angels biker charged with shooting a man who dared to move a parking cone outside the infamous gang’s East Village headquarters died of an aneurysm, his lawyer said....

Messing hopes 'Will & Grace' fans will 'pee a little bit' from laughter

Our appetite for nostalgia may persuade people to watch “Will & Grace” — but star Eric McCormack, whose easygoing portrayal of lawyer Will Truman helped make gay characters acceptable on...

Teen arrested after girlfriend's baby dies in his care

A Louisiana teen faces charges after his girlfriend's baby died in his care, police said. Vincent Earl Cummings, 17, was charged Monday with cruelty to a juvenile and second-degree murder...

Man arrested after his brother was found dead under truck

BATON ROUGE, La. — Authorities say a Louisiana man whose brother’s body was found underneath his truck has been arrested. East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Casey Rayborn Hicks says...

Puerto Ricans are less healthy than other Hispanic groups: study

A first-ever city study analyzing the health of the Big Apple’s Latino population found Puerto Ricans are worse off than other Hispanic residents. The Health Department report released Wednesday also...

City declares victory in war against giant 'monster' goldfish

This invasive species may finally be sleeping with the fishes. The third time appears to be the charm for determined officials on one Canadian city who waged war again this...

These dogs love their treats a little too much

An animal-loving photographer has captured a hilarious set of pictures showing dogs leaping for treats with their eyes and mouths wide open. The ingenious snaps were taken using a technique...

Coat maker claims Vince Camuto ruined its business

A New York-based coat maker claims Vince Camuto has left it in the cold as the fashion label cozies up with its new owner. Outerwear manufacturer Fleet Street Ltd. has...

Inside the mysterious mission of the Knights Templar

The Knights Templar feature prominently in Dan Brown’s bestseller “The Da Vinci Code” and video game “Assassins Creed,” but now British historian Dan Jones gives them standalone treatment in his...

Tiger Woods breaks silence, and has no idea what's next

Tiger Woods, in his first public comments since his Memorial Day arrest in Florida for driving under the influence, on Tuesday spoke with a degree of uncertainty about the future...

Priest caregiver tied up elderly residents in retirement home

ROME — Italian police have removed a priest who ran a home for the elderly after residents were found with their arms and legs bound to chairs, beds and sofas...

Video shows shark latching onto swimmer's stomach

This “Jaws” is a small nurse shark, not a great white — but its shocking attack evokes horrific scenes from the 1975 flick. Stomach-churning video shows the predator latched onto...

Rick Pitino wanted it all — and it cost him everything

The stories were as plentiful as they were legendary, and it helped that most of them were true. No matter whom you talked to, the people in and around Rick...

Evaporating water could power up to 70 percent of the US

A potential new source of renewable energy has been pulled out of thin air – literally. Evaporating water could provide the US with 70 percent of its electricity, according to...

Woman beaten to death while housesitting: cops

WOODBURY, N.J. — Authorities say a woman found dead inside a New Jersey home where she was housesitting was beaten to death. Gloucester County prosecutors say Shawneeq Carter’s body was...

Trumpism without Trump and other comments

Political scribe: Trumpism Doesn’t Actually Need Trump President Trump may have been backing Sen. Luther Strange in the Alabama primary runoff, but winner Roy Moore “was clearly the Trumpier of...

Sibling alien hunters discover America's 'UFO highway'

A brother and sister alien-hunting team have discovered a “UFO highway” across America along which hundreds of unexplained events have taken place from cattle mutilations to alien abductions. Chuck Zukowski...

Sex robot 'heavily soiled' by 'barbarians' at tech fair

A sex robot needs a little downtime after receiving a bit too much attention from randy "barbarians" at an Austrian electronics fair. The ersatz lover -- an interactive silicone doll...

Woman stranded overnight at airport films viral dance video

Next time you find yourself stuck in an airport, instead of getting upset, take a cue from YouTuber Mahshid Mazooji and start a dance party instead. After missing her connecting...

What happens when an elephant doesn't want a selfie with you

Taking selfies with wild animals isn’t cute, it’s dangerous. That’s what this couple visiting Khao Yai National Park in central Thailand, about 123 miles northeast of Bangkok, quickly discovered when...

Frank Ntilikina looks like a 'young Kyrie Irving': Knicks mentor

Knicks veteran point guard Ramon Sessions is here as rookie Frank Ntilikina’s mentor and is already raising the stakes on the 19-year-old's potential. Sessions already sees some Kyrie Irving in...

Hitler may have been close to building an atomic bomb

A pensioner in Brandenberg, Germany, was casting about with his metal detector last week when it gave an unusual "bleep." According to German media, it’s cause was what first appeared...

Kids can now dress up as Harriet Tubman or Susan B. Anthony for Halloween

A Harriet Tubman-slash-Susan B. Anthony combination costume for kids exists, so, happy Halloween. The costume — available for purchase on several websites, including Amazon — allows kids to trick-or-treat as...

Spotify is now valued at $16B

Private trades in Spotify shares are valuing the music streaming company at about $16 billion, according to people familiar with the deals, raising the prospect of a bumper flotation next...

One third of young people consider themselves gay or bisexual: study

A third of young people describe themselves as gay or bisexual, a new survey has revealed. Whereas just seven percent of baby boomers are equally attracted to both sexes or...

This new airline was designed specifically for millennials

C’est pas possible! Earlier this year, Air France announced that it would be launching Joon, a sister airline that targets millennial flyers. Now, the French carrier has released details of...

Feds eyeing Nike's youth basketball program in NCAA corruption probe

Federal authorities subpoenaed records and testimony from Nike employees in a widening of the corruption case rocking the NCAA, according to a report Wednesday. Sources said the FBI was scrutinizing...

Odell meets with John Mara, but isn't sorry for pee celebration

Odell is sorry … for the penalty. As for getting down on all fours, lifting his leg and pretending he was urinating like a dog, well, not so much. In...

Amazon's Alexa will soon power Big Mouth Billy Bass

Amazon’s Alexa is primed to make a big splash in living rooms nationwide — inside a talking fish. At a Wednesday event at the e-commerce giant’s Seattle headquarters, Amazon revealed...

Lindsay Lohan is quietly building a fashion portfolio

Actingwise, Lindsay Lohan almost definitely peaked with “Mean Girls.” But the camera still loves her. LiLo — who is reportedly launching a jewelry line — recently graced the cover of...

Wanted man arrested after he tried to vote drunk

BERLIN — A drunk German man who insisted on voting in Sunday’s election despite lacking the necessary documents has landed in jail — after police discovered he was wanted for...

The flu shot works better when you're in a good mood

You must be in the mood for you flu shot. Being in a good mood for your flu shot can boost how well it works, according to a study released...

Losing weight gives you a fat wallet

Shedding pounds could help pad your bank account. Adult weight loss yields savings at any age, a new study from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health suggests. The cost...

These are the best and worst places for coffee in the US

In the United States of Americano, no two cities are equal. Seattle — the birthplace of Starbucks — is the No. 1 US city for coffee, according to a new...

This flawless diamond is the largest ever to go up for auction

A 163-carat D flawless diamond, described as the largest ever put up for auction, will be unveiled in Hong Kong on Thursday. "D" graded diamonds are colorless. The diamond, which...

It only gets worse for Louisville as top recruits begin ditching

The future of the Louisville basketball program has been thrust into turmoil by an FBI investigation, and the Cardinals just lost the beginning of an elite recruiting class in a...

Trump to allow people to buy insurance across state lines

President Trump said Wednesday that he will sign an executive order allowing people to buy health insurance across state lines — a move that would expand consumers’ options and possibly...

Chris Berman relives the moment he learned his wife died

Chris Berman was surrounded by family for the worst day of his life. The longtime ESPN broadcaster relived the day his wife died, opening up about the moment he learned...

Trump says shipping industry opposed to waiver for Puerto Rico

President Trump says he's reluctant to lift shipping restrictions to get more aid to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico -- because mariners don't want him to. “We're thinking about that,” Trump said...

Scorching ‘Lucifer’ heatwaves set to melt Europe

Sizzling "Lucifer" heatwaves where temperatures soar above 104 degrees Fahrenheit will become normal over the next 30 years, experts have claimed. Climate change means the fiery heat is at least...

Mayoral hopeful threatens to knock out male opponent who called her 'sweetie'

https://twitter.com/CBCEdmonton/status/912789151224881152 A mayoral race in Canada took an unexpected turn when a female candidate threatened to knock out a male challenger who called her “sweetie,” video shows. Just a few...

20 smart home products you can control from your phone

What makes a smart home product? Generally, they're defined by their ability to connect wirelessly, allowing users to interact with them from their smartphones. We've rounded up 20 cool, diverse...

TV networks skipped one crucial part of NFL protests

Television networks uncharacteristically showed the national anthem before NFL games this weekend, but at least one staffer says that coverage may have come with certain restrictions. A "behind-the-scenes staffer" told...

Terry Collins: I'm not retiring after Mets season

The Mets are done with Terry Collins, but Terry Collins isn't done. Collins insisted Tuesday in an interview with NorthJersey.com that he has no plans to retire after this season....

Say goodbye to NYC toll booths this weekend

Toll booths will vanish from all MTA bridges and tunnels this weekend. Cashless tolling will be in place at the last two New York City-area crossings that don't have them...

Derek Jeter is officially back in baseball

MIAMI — The Marlins are Derek Jeter’s problem now. Major league owners on Wednesday unanimously approved the sale of the woebegone franchise by Jeffrey Loria to an investment group led...

Outrage after French court rules that 11-year-old girl consented to sex with grown man

A shocking court decision that declared an 11-year-old girl consented to sex with a man, 28, has sparked outrage in France. Prosecutors deemed the child had engaged in a consensual...

Olive Garden says $1 price hike on soup drove away customers

Olive Garden parent Darden Restaurants Inc. says traffic suffered after the chain raised the price on a popular meal deal during the fiscal first quarter. Darden reported a year-over-year sales...

Trump 'not happy' with Tom Price's use of private jets

President Trump said he's "not happy" with Tom Price, the head of the Department of Health and Human Services, over his use of costly private charter flights and wouldn't rule...

Michael Beasley has a solution for NCAA corruption scandal

In criticizing the NCAA for being hypocritical, Michael Beasley said there would be no scandals such as the current one enveloping college basketball if the legislative body did the right...

A solution that'd get Yankees out of do-or-die scenario

The likeliest scenario for next week has the Yankees and Diamondbacks hosting wild cards, having proven over 162 games that they are far superior to their opponents, yet at risk...

Accused NYC school stabber was bullied to the breaking point, friend says

The 18-year-old accused of stabbing his Bronx classmate to death and seriously injuring another snapped because he was being bullied for his “flamboyant” personality, according to a friend and former...

Johnny Manziel can't even get on a Canadian football team

TORONTO — Johnny Manziel won't be kick-starting his pro football career in the CFL this season. The league announced Wednesday it won't approve a contract for the 2012 Heisman Trophy...

Pervert lured underage girls on Instagram with fake job offers: prosecutors

A Bronx man has been trolling Instagram for pretty, underage girls then luring them into sex traps by posing as a hiring manager for retail giants like Zara and Levi...

School forfeits football season over players' opioid use

An upstate New York high school has forfeited its remaining varsity football games after several players were dismissed from the team for taking prescription painkillers provided by another player. The...

Supreme Court delays man's execution over racial bias

The US Supreme Court put off the execution of a Georgia man at the eleventh hour, when his defense attorneys successfully argued his death sentence was tainted by racial bias....

New bill could close loophole that let Skelos, Silver walk

It may take an act of Congress to clean up Albany. Rep. Thomas Suozzi (D-L.I.) announced legislation on Wednesday to close a loophole that led to the overturning of several...

McCain: US should scrap shipping restrictions on storm-ravaged Puerto Rico

Sen. John McCain is sending out an SOS to save Puerto Rico. The Arizona Republican is urging the Trump administration to lift an "archaic" restriction on foreign ships delivering goods...

Baby found along highway in car seat stuffed with cash

A church group returning from an amusement park found a 1-month-old baby inside a car seat stuffed with $5,500 in cash — just feet away from a busy highway in...

NYC's craziest rent-controlled apartments need a new landlord

A West Village townhouse has just hit the market for $11.25 million — and it comes with two rent-regulated tenants who have some of the cheapest rents in town. One...

One Giants linebacker returns, but another sits

It looks as if the Giants have regained the services of a starting linebacker, as B.J. Goodson was on the field Wednesday and likely will be listed as a limited...

Woman dragged off Southwest flight over 'life-threatening' dog allergy

It was a ruff flight. Shocking footage shows cops dragging a woman off a Southwest plane after she reported a life-threatening allergy to two dogs on board. The woman, identified...

77-year-old Harvey victim dies from flesh-eating bacteria

A 77-year-old Houston woman who broke and cut her arm when she fell into floodwaters from Hurricane Harvey has died from flesh-eating bacteria. Nancy Reed died Sept. 15 of necrotizing...

Inside the 3 defining plays behind Jets' first win

Here are three plays from the Jets’ 20-6 victory over the Dolphins on Sunday that we took a closer look at on the coaches’ tape: Second quarter, 1:51 left: Jets...

Weightlifter bench-presses two women at the same time

Weightlifter Jan Michalov wanted to challenge himself, so he decided to lift something other than weights. Instead, he placed belts around two women's waists and bench-pressed them, throwing off the...

How Presidents Cup put its best hole in middle of the action

Liberty National has been set up for this week’s Presidents Cup, which begins with Thursday’s opening session of alternate shot matches, for fireworks and more dramatic TV viewing. The course,...

House probes cabinet members' use of government jets

House investigators are probing top Trump Administrators officials who flew on government planes and expensive private chartered jets as they traveled across the country on government and personal business. The...

Murdered trans teen had eyes gouged out, but sherif says it's not a hate crime

HOUSTON, Mo. — Some of Ally Lee Steinfeld's burned remains were found in a bag in a rural southern Missouri chicken coop. Authorities say both of the transgender teen's eyes...

Maria, a hurricane once more, lashes North Carolina

Maria's back with a vengeance. The wild weather that devastated Puerto Rico has regained its hurricane-level winds as it lashes North Carolina's coast, the National Hurricane Center announced Wednesday. Maria...

Carbonated milk could be the new sparkling water

Got sparkling milk? That’s the million dollar question one dairy company launching a fizzy fruit beverage made from cow’s milk is asking. The UK’s biggest milk producer Arla, owned by...

Millennials spend nearly 20 percent of their year stressed out

Millennials spend the equivalent of 63 full days a year stressed out and worried, according to new research. The study, which examined 2,000 millennials, determined the most common worries plaguing...

Teen stabbed to death in NYC high school

A Bronx student stabbed a classmate to death with a switchblade and seriously injured another in front of more than a dozen classmates inside their high school Wednesday morning —...

Ray Lewis' anthem kneel starts heated Shannon Sharpe feud

Ray Lewis once told Colin Kaepernick to stick to sports and keep his social activism off the field. It's a take that's been echoed even before President Trump's bewildering comments...

Incredible video shows the Northern Lights from space

Anyone lucky enough to have seen an aurora in person can tell you that it’s a breathtaking sight, but even the stunning, swirling green stripes we can enjoy here on...

Rick Pitino out at Louisville

It appears Rick Pitino found the scandal he couldn't survive. The Louisville coach, as well as athletic director Tom Jurich, was put on administrative leave, effective immediately, Wednesday, one day...

Netflix working with airlines to improve Wi-Fi streaming on flights

Netflix is taking a 40,000-foot view in its next strategic initiative to expand access to the streaming service. Starting in 2018, the company will extend bandwidth-efficient technology built for mobile...

US expected to lift shipping restrictions for Puerto Rico hurricane relief

Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló said Wednesday he expected the federal government to waive the Jones Act, which would lift restrictions on ships that can provide aid to the island...

Slain cop's widow blames alleged gunman's parents

The parents of a gunman who shot and killed a Pennsylvania trooper engaged in "psychological manipulation" of their son and should be held responsible for the deadly ambush at a...

Uber's secret moneymaker: your lunch

Despite its seemingly successful business model and cultural ubiquity, Uber has yet to make a profit. But there is one part of the company that’s making money thanks to hungry...

Victor Cruz found a job, but not the one he wants

Victor Cruz found a job with the NFL (Network). The former Giants star wide receiver said he is not retiring, but is taking a job at the TV network to...

Fire chief resigns after calling Mike Tomlin the N-word

A volunteer fire chief in Pennsylvania is out of a job after calling Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin a “no good” N-word — but he insists he’s not the “racist...

IPhone X faces delays due to parts called 'Romeo and Juliet'

The iPhone X’s supply chain woes now have the making of a Shakespearean tragedy. Early Wednesday, The Wall Street Journal reported (paywall) that the components of the iPhone X giving...

Jared Kushner voted as a woman

UPDATE: The New York Board of Elections says Kushner never registered as a woman, and was listed as a female as a result of a database error. Jared Kushner, President...

Kidnap victim filmed being snatched from a public sidewalk

The LAPD is looking for information on a possible kidnapping that was caught on camera. A man can be seen exiting a car and forcefully carrying a woman into the...

Why the people we like don't always like us back

We’ve all been there. You meet someone and go on a first date. Said date is perfect. Sparks fly. No one spends the night talking about their ex or hitting...

Is this a Lacoste fashion show or 'Napoleon Dynamite'?

Lacoste — the sporty French brand, of the famous crocodile polos — has been showing in New York Fashion Week for the past 14 years. But in the lead up...

Trump tax plan eliminates big perk for high-tax states

WASHINGTON — President Trump will release a sweeping plan Wednesday to cut taxes and simplify the tax code that will eliminate the deduction for state and local taxes — a...

WWE legend asks Facebook if it's OK to have sex with his 'daughter'

WWE legend Shawn Michaels’ former tag-team partner has caused a stir by appearing to ask wrestling fans if it’s OK to have sex with his “daughter” after discovering she was...

Trump, GOP tax plan cuts rates and nearly doubles deduction

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans are proposing a far-reaching plan to cut taxes for individuals and corporations, simplify the tax system and nearly double the standard deduction...

Soccer fans have the same mentality as terrorists, study claims

Violent soccer fans and vicious ISIS terrorists share similar psychological traits, Oxford University researchers have claimed. The mindset of hooligans who physically fight rival club's supporters echoes terrorist networks that...

Steve Scalise to recount baseball practice shooting on '60 Minutes'

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, who was critically wounded in a shooting at a congressional baseball practice, will recount the attack and his grueling recovery Sunday on CBS’ “60 Minutes.”...

Teacher at posh school banned for sex with student

A drama teacher at a posh British boarding school was banned from teaching for life after a panel found that he had a sexual relationship with a former pupil, whom...

Rick Pitino promises 'bare-knuckle fight' amid Louisville firing report

Rick Pitino may not survive the day. According to a report from ESPN "SportsCenter" anchor Michael Eaves, Louisville plans to fire Pitino a day after the university was linked to...

Trump says Facebook is 'anti-Trump'

President Trump suggested in a tweet on Wednesday that Facebook ​was in cahoots with the ​news ​media to push "fake news" about him during the 2016 presidential election. "Facebook was...

Trump blames national anthem protests on Roger Goodell

President Trump told a gathering of the Republican Party's richest donors at a Manhattan fundraiser that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell could have stopped players' protests during the national anthem by...

Reports of sluggish iPhone 8 demand 'excessively negative'

Reports of the iPhone 8’s death are greatly exaggerated. That’s according to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who said in a note to investors late Tuesday that disappointment over Apple’s...

Dad killed trying to save son from gangbangers

A dad defending his son from a pair of gangbangers paid for his bravery with his life, when one of the men opened fire and killed him, police said. Pedro...

Puerto Ricans still waiting for aid after Maria devastates island

MONTEBELLO, Puerto Rico — Relatives helped Maribel Valentin Espino find shelter when Hurricane Maria roared through her community in northern Puerto Rico. Neighbors formed volunteer brigades to cut fallen trees...

Eagles' 61-yard field goal could cost Carson Wentz $31K

https://twitter.com/eagles/status/912748028884332544 Eagles kicker Jake Elliott could be five-figures richer should quarterback Carson Wentz make good on his word. Before the 22-year-old rookie kicked what would be the game-winning field goal...

'Cannibal couple' tried pushing human meat pies

The twisted wife of a Russian cannibal suspected of skinning and eating up to 30 people helped her man hunt for victims on dating websites, and tried to peddle pies...

Dad finds Airbnb guest naked next to young daughter: police

A man renting a room as an Airbnb guest allegedly tried to sexually assault a 7-year-old girl at a home in Minnesota, where the girl’s father found the creep lying...

Ravens national anthem singer resigns because of fans

Baltimore Ravens national anthem singer Joey Odoms resigned Tuesday night following three years with the team. "Dear Ravens Flock," Odoms posted on social media. "I am resigning as the Official...

ESPN's Jemele Hill: The one place I went wrong in Trump rant

Jemele Hill, who speaks for a living, is careful with her words. No where in her summation of her week in the middle of a nation-wide, President Trump-inflamed firestorm does...

Ford partners with Lyft on self-driving cars

Ford Motor Co. said on Wednesday it will collaborate with Lyft to deploy Ford self-driving vehicles on the ride services company’s network in large numbers by 2021. Ford and Lyft...

Homeland Security now says Wisconsin elections not targeted

MADISON, Wis. — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security reversed course Tuesday and told Wisconsin officials that the Russian government did not scan the state’s voter registration system, then later...

Stranded family paints 'HELP' on their roof after Hurricane Maria

A family stranded by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico issued a low-tech distress call — painting “HELP” on the roof of their crumbling home to attract rescuers. Footage emerged of...

Trump tries to erase all history of endorsing losing candidate

​Luther Strange? Never heard of him. ​As results showed Strange heading for defeat in a Republican Senate election in Alabama, President Trump deleted all tweets endorsing him and wrote in...

Google yanks YouTube from Amazon's Echo Show devices

In a rare public feud between large technology companies, Amazon said on Tuesday its Echo Show devices could no longer play videos from YouTube because the site’s parent, Google, stopped...

New STD cases hit a record high in the US

Health officials are reporting another record increase in infections from three sexually transmitted diseases. More than 2 million new cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis were reported in the United...

Mattis was the target of Afghanistan rocket attack

US Defense Secretary James Mattis was targeted in a rocket attack that left at least five civilians wounded at an Afghan airport Wednesday hours after he arrived to pledge support...

Trump claims Jerry Jones will get players to stop kneeling

President Trump wrote on Twitter Wednesday that he talked to Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, "who knows how to get things done" and will stand for "Country"​ during the national...

British editor in UAE allegedly bashed wife to death with hammer

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The British editor-at-large of a prominent English-language newspaper in Dubai pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a premeditated murder charge over his wife's killing, as prosecutors...

Ex-Thai leader sentenced to 5 years in prison

BANGKOK — A Thai court on Wednesday sentenced former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, whose government was ousted in a 2014 military coup, to five years in prison in absentia for...

Woman finds monstrous swarm of bees hiding in her walls

Megan Sutherland of Australia was horrified when she heard a loud buzzing and discovered a "cloud" of bees outside her house. It was eventually revealed that the bees had made...

Poodle steals a scooter from a toddler

A toddler in China was trying to use an electric scooter when a small dog ran up, jumped on the toy and slowly rode away. Luckily, the thief was caught...

UK banker will appeal conviction for murdering sex workers

HONG KONG — A British banker serving a life sentence in Hong Kong for murdering two Indonesian women, including one he spent days torturing while on cocaine, is seeking to...

Interpol will include 'State of Palestine' as agency member

PARIS — International police agency Interpol has voted to include the “State of Palestine” as a member, in a new boost to Palestinian efforts for international recognition. Interpol announced the...

Why is the FBI trying to enforce NCAA rules?

When exactly did the FBI decide that NCAA regulations were the law of the land? When did it conclude that, in addition to hunting down terrorists and investigating insider trading,...

Breaking down Girardi's likely playoff rotation strategy

As if Joe Girardi and his lieutenants didn’t have enough variables to juggle as they prepare for next week and beyond, the Yankees have gone and made the American League...

Rockets explode at airport hours after Mattis arrives in Kabul

KABUL - U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis arrived in the Afghan capital on an unannounced visit on Wednesday, hours before several small rockets exploded in and around Kabul airport, police...

Yankees fan ejected for trying to tip pitches for Gary Sanchez

The Yankees-Rays game was stopped briefly in the bottom of the eighth after a fan behind home plate was shouting out the location of where Tampa Bay catcher Wilson Ramos...

Giants vets support Beckham despite Mara's unhappiness

Giants co-owner John Mara is “very unhappy” with Odell Beckham Jr.’s over-the-top celebratory antics. His teammates, however, remain firmly in his corner, passing on the opportunity to follow Mara and...

Aaron Hicks returns with a game-saving catch

Aaron Hicks deemed his left oblique ready to go Tuesday when he was activated from the disabled list and returned to the Yankees’ starting lineup. “When you know, you know,”...

Adam Warren one step away from rejoining Yankees

Adam Warren threw a two-inning simulated game Tuesday, and if he doesn’t report any issues on Wednesday, he figures to be back in the Yankees’ bullpen soon. The Yankees would...

Mets expected to let Dan Warthen go: sources

In addition to searching for a manager to replace Terry Collins for next season, the Mets likely will be in the market for a new pitching coach. According to multiple...

Drivers fume after Alaska highway painted with crooked stripes

KETCHIKAN, Alaska — New yellow painted highway lines in the Alaska's Panhandle city of Ketchikan are crooked and the paint that's been used by state transportation officials has stained cars,...

Davis Love III: Trump's anthem stance is right

U.S. Presidents Cup assistant captain Davis Love III on Tuesday took a swipe at the NFL players who protested President Trump’s controversial barbs attacking league players by kneeling during the...

Teen stole uncle's police uniform, gun and patrol car to impress girl: cops

OCALA, Fla. — A Florida teen who wanted to impress his girlfriend stole his uncle's deputy uniform, gun and patrol car, picked up a friend, pulled over a speeder and...

Parents charged after baby nearly dies of heroin overdose

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A Florida couple is facing felony charges after deputies say their 1-year-old girl nearly died from a heroin overdose. Palm Beach County sheriff's investigators say...

Multiple arrested after fight inside Berkeley's 'empathy tent'

So much for empathy. Members of opposing political groups clashed Tuesday inside a so-called "empathy tent" on the campus of the University of California, Berkeley. At least four people were...

Rangers face a tough decision regarding their top pick

PHILADELPHIA — Lias Andersson didn’t get another chance to impress the Rangers’ front office — but it’s uncertain what that means for him and the team. The No. 7-overall pick...

Presidents Cup may need an International win, but US doesn't want to hear it

The numbers don’t lie. This week’s Presidents Cup, being played at Liberty National in Jersey City, marks the 12th edition of the team competition that began in 1994, and the...

Watergate reporters object to new film's focus on 'Deep Throat'

More than four decades after Hal Holbrook stood smoking in a darkened parking lot, urging Robert Redford’s Bob Woodward to “follow the money,” the famed Watergate source “Deep Throat” is,...

Will Russell and Crabbe buy into Nets' defense-first philosophy?

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The key to the Nets’ second-half improvement last season was a quantum leap on defense. Since then they traded away all-time blocks leader Brook Lopez, and added...

Trump could block release of secret JFK assassination papers

BOSTON — The anticipated release of thousands of never-before-seen government documents related to President John F. Kennedy’s assassination has scholars and armchair detectives buzzing. Now, they’re waiting to see whether...

Mexicans stranded from quake: 'This is like a horror story'

MEXICO CITY — Inside the Francisco Kino Elementary School a miniature city has emerged at the site of a shelter for people who lost their homes in last week’s deadly...

Struggling NYCFC look to avoid losing their first-round bye

With help from Atlanta United on Sunday, New York City FC clinched their second consecutive Eastern Conference playoff berth. Now that the hard part finally is done, they need to...

Stitches: Football is Family

Knee-jerk reaction from the NFL players/coaches/owners made for great tragicomedy. Let’s review: Ravens in London kneeled during the national anthem, rose for “God Save the Queen,” then got back on...

Trump raises $5M at New York fundraiser

President Donald Trump raised an estimated $5 million at a fundraiser in New York on Tuesday night — money that will benefit the Republican Party and his 2020 re-election campaign....

Justin Thomas is $10M richer but admits he's tired after 'whirlwind'

Justin Thomas, who’s won five tournaments this year and is fresh off winning the $10 million bonus for wining the FedExCup, conceded on Tuesday to being tired entering this week....

Restaurant robbed by gun-wielding thief in Coca-Cola costume

A man in Kentucky is wanted by police after he dressed up in a Coca-Cola bottle costume and robbed a fast-food restaurant, reports said. The suspect showed up to the...

Trump: Even Usain Bolt 'showed respect' for our national anthem

President Trump again put out a tweet calling for athletes to stand during the national anthem - and even dragged all-time great sprinter Usain Bolt into the fray Tuesday night....

Nets coach wants team to see what Navy experience 'is all about'

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Nets don’t leave the state of New York during the preseason, but they opted to hold training camp at the U.S. Naval Academy. And they’re hoping...

Woman arrested in 'killer clown' cold case

A woman accused of dressing up like a clown and fatally shooting the wife of her future husband 27 years ago has been arrested, Florida authorities said Tuesday. Sheila Keen...

Teen 'kidnapped' by teacher doesn't regret it

The 15-year-old girl who became the center of a nationwide manhunt after she vanished — allegedly abducted by her 50-year-old teacher — has opened up about the case, saying: “I...

Parole board didn't consider O.J. Simpson's spousal abuse case

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Nevada's parole board didn't consider O.J. Simpson's 1989 conviction for misdemeanor spousal abuse when it granted him parole in July because the case wasn't listed in...

Real estate investment firm moves into Axa Equitable

One of the most unusual office floors in Midtown has been rented to the real estate investment firm GTIS Partners. Now at nearby 45 Rockefeller Plaza, the company will move...