October 13, 2017
Coastal Living castoff headed back to Country Living
That didn’t take long. Only a day after Coastal Living editor-in-chief Steele Marcoux resigned from the Time Inc. title, it was revealed she is heading back to Hearst-owned Country Living,...
Yankees have no answers for Keuchel, Astros in Game 1 loss
HOUSTON — After losing Game 1 of the ALCS to the Astros on Friday night, the Yankees aren’t in an ideal position. No, they have to at least go two...
Giants limp into Denver with just one thought on their minds
Next man up is the unofficial motto of the NFL — all sports really, but especially the NFL, in which injuries fuel the need for constant replacements. Never has it...
Brooklyn recruit takes long route to chase down Division I dream
This is how the system is supposed to work. This is how a kid goes from an unranked and unknown commodity, holding only a single Division II offer, to the...
Weinstein Company's next steps in wake of Harvey scandal
The lurid downfall of Harvey Weinstein could spell the end for the Hollywood studio he co-founded.
What Giants can learn from the Jets who quit pitying themselves
There are parallels. Those who went through it see it. The timing and circumstances are not exactly the same, but they’re pretty darn close: What the 1999 Jets went through...
Accused Chelsea bomber did us a favor, didn't detonate 2nd bomb: lawyer
A lawyer for accused Chelsea bomber Ahmad Rahimi has offered a stunning new theory about an explosion that rocked New York City last year — telling a Manhattan federal jury...
Schoolchildren in Puerto Rico face uncertain future
PATILLAS, Puerto Rico — The back-to-school season has been a nightmare for Puerto Rican students in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria — and it’s unclear when many will be able...
Syracuse comes out of nowhere to stun defending-champion Clemson
SYRACUSE — Eric Dungey threw for 278 yards and three touchdowns, Cole Murphy kicked a tiebreaking field goal in the fourth quarter, and Syracuse stunned No. 2 Clemson 27-24 on...
Family held hostage by Taliban for 5 years finally home
TORONTO — U.S.-Canadian couple Caitlan Coleman and Joshua Boyle landed in Canada late Friday, five years after they were kidnapped in Afghanistan. They arrived with their three young children, who...
The reason for Burt's Bees' rise to the top? Wind
There’s a reason why Burt’s Bees has become the No. 2 lip-balm brand in the US — and it has to do with meteorological savvy. Burt’s Bees’ owner Clorox discovered...
Retailers eyeing private brand ownership as key to growth
An arms race is escalating in the retail sector — and the weapons of choice are store-owned labels. Sales of private brands at big chains like Walmart, BJ’s, Dollar General...
Facebook exec Sheryl Sandberg: Russian ads should be released
Facebook exec Sheryl Sandberg has admitted that the tech giant owes Americans “not just an apology, but determination” for the role it played in the 2016 election. The social network’s...
New York Times reporters get new Twitter rules
Think before you tweet, New York Times reporters have been told by their editors -- and lay off the partisan opinions about President Trump. “If our journalists are perceived as...
Devils no longer unbeaten
The Capitals have been the best regular-season team in the Eastern Conference the past two years, and they showed the surprising Devils why. Nicklas Backstrom had a goal and three...
Knicks’ new sharpshooter shows off skills in preseason loss
Doug McDermott had his first scoring binge in a Knicks uniform, just in time for the games to start to count. The sharpshooter, obtained from the Thunder in last month’s...
Why Republicans can't get anything done
Why can’t we have nice things? That’s the question, if not exactly the phrasing, so many conservatives are asking these days. Despite controlling the White House and both branches of...
Rangers off to worst start in years after latest lacking effort
COLUMBUS, Ohio — At some point, it stops being the exception. At some point, the Rangers are going to start being defined by turnovers and sloppy puck management and utterly...
Behind Trump's latest moves: A return to constitutional government
Do you remember how glum Barak Obama looked after last year’s election? It wasn’t because he liked Hillary Clinton. Instead, he was mourning for the last four years of his...
Don't let names blind you when it comes to hurting fantasy QBs
Every time we see a “Justice League” trailer, we get the same feeling: Oh boy, this is going to stink. We also know we’ll be there opening night. If you...
Hotshot banker says jilted lover drove his Benz into pool
A hotshot banker dumped his model girlfriend, and she got the ultimate revenge — by driving his precious Mercedes into the backyard pool, he said. Russian-born model Kristina Kuchma was...
Unfairly overlooked champ gets chance in Barclays spotlight
Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara will defend his WBA junior middleweight championship against unbeaten Terrell Gausha in the main event of Saturday’s PBC boxing card at Barclays Center. In reality,...
Seeking a real patch for ObamaCare's latest mess
President Trump was right to call ObamaCare “a total mess” Friday, even as he added to the immediate mess by ending illegal payouts to health insurers. The Affordable Care Act...
Turkey's war on the press goes global
Jailing dozens of reporters from his domestic media is no longer enough for Turkish tyrant Recep Tayyip Erdogan: Now he wants to start imprisoning the foreign press, too. A Turkish...
We 'toll' you so: the high price of Cuomo's bridge
Yet another independent review confirms a warning we’ve made for years: Paying the bill for the new Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge may well mean doubling the toll to $10....
Jamie Dimon is back to trashing bitcoin
Jamie Dimon can’t help himself when it comes to trashing bitcoin. Just one day after the JPMorgan Chase CEO said he wasn’t going to talk about the digital currency anymore,...
Here are the Open House New York gems you can actually get into
This weekend, hundreds of New York City buildings that are either closed to the public or rarely accessible will welcome visitors. Now in its 15th year, the weekend-long Open House...
Red Sox fan de Blasio bets beer, cannoli on Yanks to win ALCS
Mayor Bill de Blasio, a staunch Boston Red Sox fan, wagered beer and a dozen cannoli on the American League Championship series with the mayor of Houston. "If the @astros...
Bye-bye, Botox: Beauty junkies are now injecting this
When she turned 40, Margot Kessler began plumping her fine lines with injections of lab-synthesized filler and softening her forehead furrows with Botox, the popular neurotoxin that works by paralyzing...
These are the must-see artworks in Ai Weiwei's massive NYC takeover
Chinese artist and dissident Ai Weiwei is known for his enormous, ambitious works — like a hall filled with 100 million specially made porcelain sunflower seeds, or his circle of...
Twister Bi a legit contender in Yonkers International Trot
As a young man, Jerry Riordan dreamed of being in the International Trot, and for the second time in two years, the New England born, now Sweden-based trainer, has the...
'Black-ish' star scammed by con artist — and now her character will be, too
Black-ish Tuesday, 9 p.m., ABC On this week’s episode of the ABC sitcom “Black-ish,” habitually scheming matriarch Ruby (played by Jenifer Lewis) gets swindled by a scam artist targeting senior...
Crafty NYPD cops may have saved life of armed teen with tourniquet
A trio of fast-thinking NYPD officers may have saved the life of a shot and bleeding teen suspect — by improvising a tourniquet out of a broken door frame and...
Cuomo setting up reserve fund for city's public hospitals
Gov. Cuomo is setting up a reserve fund in an attempt to help save the city's public “safety net” hospitals as New York braces $1.1 billion cut in federal aid....
How one Giants fan plans to spend her Sundays now that they suck
Hey, did you hear the Giants are turrrible? Half the team had surgery this week and even the healthy ones don’t want to play. The team is 0-5 and the...
Todd Bowles on what it was like to coach after 2016 health scare
Todd Bowles erupted into a hearty laugh. He can look back at last year’s health scare fondly now. But there was nothing funny about the Jets coach finding himself in...
What Alex Trebek thinks of those 'SNL' spoofs of 'Jeopardy!'
"Jeopardy!” champ Austin Rogers rubbed a lot of people the wrong way with his irreverence — but not show host Alex Trebek. “He’s great and fun,” said Trebek, shortly before...
Dr. Ruth doesn't believe in public sex
Decades ago, Dr. Ruth Westheimer was in Playboy. “Not naked,” she says, giggling, “just the interview!” Most days you’ll find the 89-year-old sexpert in Washington Heights, her home since 1956....
Cannibal Homer and possessed Maggie will haunt 'Treehouse of Horror'
The devil is in the details. Next week’s “Treehouse of Horror” episode of “The Simpsons” is all-about “The Exorcist,” featuring the voices of Ben Daniels — who co-stars as Father...
The Boy Scouts crisis and other notable comments
Conservative: Can Dems Afford To Cut H’wood Loose? The Harvey Weinstein scandal underscores just how closely the Democrats are tied to Hollywood, which they use “as messengers to push their...
Man who shot himself in the face after allegedly killing wife charged with murder
NEWINGTON, Conn. — A Connecticut man authorities say killed his wife with a shotgun before using the same weapon to shoot himself in the face has been charged with murder....
Alex Rodriguez: I'm 'the jackass' who gave up millions for PEDs
Alex Rodriguez isn't done apologizing for his use of steroids during an impressive 23-year MLB career. Jumping from the Fox Sports booth, where he works as a baseball analyst, to...
Some under-the-radar receivers who can fill fantasy roster gaps
With injuries abundant and the bye weeks upon us, fantasy football owners are continuously shuffling through waiver-wire options in search of under-the-radar players capable of making an impact — even...
People are furious about Party City's 'Wall' costume
Halloween is on the horizon, which means that the early contenders for offensive costumes are hitting the stores. Party City has become the latest retailer to come under fire after...
Priebus interviewed by Mueller's investigative team
Former White House chief of staff Reince Priebus was interviewed Friday by special counsel Robert Mueller’s team of investigators, according to multiple reports. “Mr. Priebus was voluntarily interviewed by Special...
Panthers fan arrested for brutally sucker-punching older fan
A Panthers fan who turned violent during Carolina's 28-23 loss to the Eagles was caught on camera Thursday night, and on Friday by the authorities. Kyle Adam Maraghy was arrested...
Americans are passing on pro football: poll
Americans are taking a knee on following football. The number of pigskin fans in the US plummeted from 67 percent in 2012 to 57 percent this year, according to a...
Hey Houston — Kate Upton is definitely a Yankees fan
Look who loves the Yankees! Just in time for the Yanks to take on the Astros in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series, the New York Post has...
Two prison employees killed in violent inmate escape attempt
RALEIGH, N.C. — Inmates at a North Carolina prison plotted an escape bid knowing they would have to hurt some prison employees, ultimately leaving two dead and a dozen other...
Americans fear US politicians more than Kim Jong Un: poll
These days, Dorothy’s classic phrase from “The Wizard of Oz” would go something like this: “Politicians and pollution and World War III, oh my!” Nearly three in four Americans (74...
'You are my slave': Elementary school 'Civil War Day' has mom furious
KENNESAW, Ga. — A new battle line has formed in the national debate over Civil War flags and symbols — this time at a Georgia school not far from a...
'What's the big deal': Man arrested for leaving kid in hot car
A Florida man allegedly left a young child in a hot car unattended while he ate lunch and then asked cops: “What’s the big deal?” Dillon Roberts, 20, reportedly went...
Sharp-eyed hospital workers help cops catch violent suspect
Keen-eyed Brooklyn hospital staff helped cops nab a man suspected in a Queens crime spree that included assaulting one victim with a wooden club and another with a stick, police...
Larry Flynt offers $10M in quest to impeach Trump
Porn king Larry Flynt is offering a $10 million reward for dirt on President Trump if the info gets him booted from the Oval Office, a new report said Friday....
New Yorker gets thrown under corporate silo at Condé Nast
The New Yorker just got tossed under an umbrella at Condé Nast. The highbrow weekly, whose management had survived a companywide restructuring in January, will now become part of what...
The story behind Columbia's incredible rise from doormat to contender
Senior defensive back Landon Baty will admit it. Three years ago, walking around campus in a Columbia football shirt was “not the move.” Those 2014 Lions went 0-10 for the...
New mom who lost all her limbs after giving birth sues hospital
For this new mom, what were supposed to be the happiest days of her life quickly descended into a terrifying ordeal that left her as a quadruple amputee. Lindsey Hubley,...
Man dies after leg severed by boat propeller
FENTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Authorities say a 57-year-old man has died after his leg was severed by a boat propeller while trying to remove the boat from a lake in...
Puppy dies after being found beaten, stabbed in suitcase
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — A pit bull puppy that was beaten, stabbed and stuffed into a suitcase in Florida has died. The Hollywood Police Department said Friday on Twitter that the...
'I got two overdoses and two babies in the back': officer
Two young mothers in Florida were found passed out in a parked SUV after apparently overdosing on $60 worth of heroin. First responders found the women's infant children, one just...
Amusement park visitor charged after exposing self in line
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. — A man has been charged with performing a lewd sex act while waiting in line behind a 13-year-old girl at a Pittsburgh-area amusement park. West Mifflin...
Black man beaten in Charlottesville turns himself in
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — A black man who was beaten at a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, has turned himself in to police after being charged in the confrontation. Charlottesville...
The struggles of maintaining your job and cancer treatment
After fighting for their lives, many cancer survivors are left fighting for their livelihoods. Erika, 29, from Los Angeles has been battling cancer and dealing with treatment side effects off...
This is how much a long-distance relationship costs
Love has a price. Especially when you’re in a long-distance relationship. An estimated 14 million couples date from far away and even more are open to it, with 58 percent...
This weird psychological trick could help boost your savings
Memories equal more money. Thinking about why you saved old items like stuffed animals, baby blankets and grandma’s precious pearl necklace could give you more of an emotional incentive to...
GOP staffer killed in his sleep, bloody roommate answers door: cops
Authorities say a former GOP staffer and campaign worker was found shot to death in bed -- and his roommate is in custody in connection to the murder. Nick Corvino,...
Rohingya refugees' desperate struggle
More than half a million Rohingya refugees have flooded into Bangladesh to flee an offensive by Myanmar's military that the United Nations has called 'a textbook example of ethnic cleansing'....
Man's love of energy drinks leads to brain hemorrhage
A woman is claiming that her husband's habit of "excessive energy drink consumption" caused him to suffer the brain hemorrhage that ultimately cost him part of his skull. Brianna, who...
We're living in the age of the 'insta-poet'
Rupi Kaur sits front row at fashion week and wears The Row and Mansur Gavriel. She has 1.6 million Instagram followers. Her hair - glossy and sleek - is as...
Former middle school teacher charged with raping student
A former Bronx middle school teacher has been charged with rape after an underage student reported their relationship to police, sources said. The unidentified student, now 17, alleges that she...
This British city just got serious about cutting pollution
LONDON - The university city of Oxford has unveiled plans to ban petrol and diesel cars from its center as part of the most radical set of proposals so far...
The face of beauty is getting older and less white
Here’s evidence that society’s standard of beauty is finally growing up. Researchers from Boston University compared People magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful List” from 2017 with its inaugural 1990 rankings –...
Cubs-Dodgers: The champs are here, but they're not the favorites
The Cubs and Dodgers will decide the National League pennant for the second straight year, but the roles are reversed. In 2016 the Cubs were the clear team to beat...
Child bride uses Facebook to get marriage annulled
Facebook posts helped a former child bride in India convince a court to annul her illegal marriage. Sushila Bishnoi, 19, was struggling to get the court to dissolve her marriage...
Yankees give Matt Holliday his chance at DH
HOUSTON — Matt Holliday’s playoff exile is coming to an end. The DH, who didn’t get an at-bat in the Yankees’ ALDS win over the Indians, is starting against Houston...
Iran to Trump: Our ballistic missile program will grow, no matter what
Iran will remain committed to a multinational nuclear deal as long as it serves the country’s national interests — and its ballistic missile program will expand despite pressure from the...
Slain student's ex was out on bail on rape charge
The brutal murder of a University of Pittsburgh student “could have been prevented” with better communication between counties and changes to the state’s bail system, according to a victim advocate...
Bella Thorne rocks porn-covered outfit on red carpet
By now, it’s clear that Bella Thorne isn’t afraid to embrace racy looks, from her Instagram posts to her latest GQ Mexico editorial. More recently, the 20-year-old actress even managed...
California smolders in wake of deadly fires
These stunning images show the devastation from a series of wildfires that have wreaked havoc in California's wine country.
The 'cliff' that separates how Yankees, others got here
HOUSTON — The last teams standing — MLB’s Final Four — represent two distinct ways to chase championships. The Astros and Cubs went the total teardown route — gut payroll,...
Trump's sketch of Empire State Building up for auction
A simple sketch of the Empire State Building drawn by President Trump is going up for bid at a Los Angeles auction house Thursday Julien’s Auctions says the 12-inch-by-9-inch black-marker...
Sheriff tearfully praises cops wounded in Vegas shooting
Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo clarified the disputed timelines of the Las Vegas massacre Friday -- and later broke down in tears as he praised hero cops. Officer Brady Cook,...
Chinese museum yanks racist exhibit
A Chinese museum was forced to yank an exhibit comparing Africans to animals -- when critics pointed out how "astonishingly offensive" it was, according to reports Friday. The tone-deaf photo...
Long-lost Rodin bust of Napoleon found in New Jersey
A multi-million-dollar Rodin bust of Napoleon was discovered hiding in plain sight — inside a New Jersey borough hall, officials said Friday. The 1908 sculpture by the French artist Auguste...
Teen boasted about doing 'crimes' before cops shot him
The BB gun-wielding teenager who police shot and wounded in Brooklyn Thursday proclaimed in a Facebook live video about two hours earlier: “we about to do crimes.” Naeem Graham, 19,...
Hundreds still missing in California wildfires
Seventeen deadly wildfires were still raging across California wine country Friday morning, as exhausted residents remained in limbo, worried about the fate of their loved ones and homes. “It wears...
Wells Fargo CEO says it 'feels like forever' since he took helm
Welcome to hell, Tim. Wells Fargo CEO Tim Sloan bemoaned his lot in life on Friday during a disappointing earnings call with analysts, less than two weeks after US Sen....
True stories from a veteran Yankee Stadium beer man
Like most boys who grew up in The Bronx in the 1960s and ’70s, Steve Lazarus dreamed of one day suiting up at Yankee Stadium. But it wasn’t the pinstripe...
Jets mailbag: When will they release Mo Wilkerson?
With the Jets at 3-2, heading into a first-place showdown Sunday against the Patriots, let’s take another look at your questions in the Jets’ mailbag: Ian Damon (@IanDamon3) Do you...
36 baby pandas make their public debut
This year, a historic number of baby pandas were born in China, which is great news for the vulnerable species. Recently, 36 cubs were introduced to the public, which is...
Couple films escape from California wildfire 'hellscape'
A California couple trying to escape their wildfire-ravaged community captured video of the apocalyptic scene as they fled "the hellscape" this week. Neighbors woke Andre Epstein and Neda Monshat, of...
NYPD suspends lieutenant who went home early after cops were shot
An NYPD lieutenant who had been demoted for leaving work early instead of going to a Brooklyn hospital after two cops were shot has been suspended without pay, sources told...
Golden Knights reminded us why sports can matter so much
COLUMUBUS, Ohio — Here is something Jon Ledecky has said repeatedly since he and co-owner Scott Malkin bought the majority stake in the Islanders two years ago, reiterating it on...
Cop went to shopping center for sex with child: police
A Georgia cop was tossed behind bars after he traveled to a local shopping center to have sex with a 14-year-old girl, authorities said. Abraham Flores Galvan, a part-time police...
Sports world gets its first crossover porn star
Mia Khalifa blew up the porn industry in a whirlwind of religious controversy and sexual dynamism. With her caramel skin and gigantic smile, Khalifa stood out from the porn star...
Trump decertifies Iran nuke deal, but won't withdraw
In a sharp but expected departure from US policy, President Trump said Friday he would decertify the deal on Iran’s nuclear program and kick it back to Congress so lawmakers...
Trump tells religious group that US will return to Christian values
President Trump on Friday told conservative Christians that he would defend religious organizations, promising a return to traditional American values while again fanning the flames of controversy over NFL players...
Buffalo sauce lattes disgust their brave first tasters
That’s a-latte hot air! Canadian coffee and doughnut giant Tim Hortons released a Buffalo-sauce-flavored cup of Joe on Thursday that’s as spicy as the comments it’s whipping up on social...
People are selling Tesla 3 reservations for huge profits
Those who are desperate to own a Tesla Model 3 and have the deep pockets to match may look no further than Craigslist for a chance, albeit a risky one,...
Susan Collins thinks her time is better served in the Senate
Sen. Susan Collins will remain a thorn in President Trump’s side in Washington – after announcing Friday that she will stay out of the Maine governor’s race. “I am a...
Injured players reeling in monster fish is NHL controversy
Two players on the Winnipeg Jets might be injured enough to miss hockey games, but that didn't limit their ability to reel in a massive, prehistoric-looking fish. Dustin Byfuglien and...
Giants will soon 'revisit' Rodgers-Cromartie's indefinite ban
The drama continues for the 0-5 Giants. Coach Ben McAdoo said Friday morning that he will “revisit” the suspension of cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie at the beginning of next week. McAdoo...
Model-turned-drug mule hired by former Vice editor gets prison
Four drug couriers, including a former New York-based model, were sentenced Friday to jail for importing cocaine into Australia in a trip organized by a former Vice Media editor. The...
NFL: We won't make players stand for anthem
The NFL said on Friday it has no plans to mandate players stand for the US national anthem, but will rather present a possible solution for how to end the...
This billboard will ring every time a child finishes cancer treatment
A giant billboard over Interstate 44 will now help children mark the end of their chemotherapy treatment at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. The 12-foot metal bell was installed on Wednesday,...
The iPhone X successor could be part flip phone
The iPhone X has the biggest screen-to-front ratio ever seen in an iPhone, but Apple isn’t done enlarging the display. A report earlier this week said Apple is already working...
Disney to cut 200 jobs at ABC and cable networks
Walt Disney plans to cut about 200 jobs at unit ABC and other cable networks, according to a source familiar with the matter. The largest number of layoffs will be...
Only two chicks survived this penguin colony's breeding season
A colony of about 40,000 Adélie penguins in Antarctica suffered a “catastrophic breeding event” after French scientists discovered only two chicks survived at the start of the year -- the...
Wells Fargo profits tank as it sets aside $1B for legal costs
Wells Fargo reported a 19 percent profit decline on Friday and weaker revenue than Wall Street had expected for the fourth consecutive quarter due to mortgage issues, sending its shares...
NFLer and brother of fallen Marine: What would make me quit NFL
NFL owners will meet next week and potential new protocols for the national anthem are expected to be discussed. One NFL player says if the league mandates that players stand...
US stokes tensions at NAFTA talks after call for 'sunset clause'
ARLINGTON, Va. — Washington has dramatically increased tensions in talks to renew the North American Free Trade Agreement by proposing that the lifespan of any new deal be limited to...
Chicago named among safest cities in the world
Despite Chicago’s alarming, if select, murder statistics and routine singling out by President Donald Trump for gun violence, this lakeside metropolis was just ranked one of the safest cities in...
Brace your heart, then look at this zoo's 36 new panda cubs
A breeding program has led to a panda baby boom in China after it was revealed 36 giant panda cubs were born this year. The cute and fluffy little ones...
US soccer coach done after World Cup disaster
Bruce Arena resigned as manager of the US men's national team on Friday after failing to qualify the squad for the World Cup finals in Russia next year. The soccer...
Now you can order food on Facebook
The next phrase out of Mark Zuckerberg may be, “You want fries with that?” as Facebook rolls out a feature that will allow you to order food from local restaurants....
The last Flight 666 to HEL took off on Friday the 13th
One of the most unfortunately named flights is coming to an end, on what might be the perfect date. The final Flight 666 to HEL (Helsinki, Finland) took off on...
Goldman Sachs weighing options for its stake in Weinstein Co.
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. said Friday it was exploring options for the stake it holds in The Weinstein Company following allegations of sexual harassment against fired co-chairman Harvey Weinstein. “There...
Texas inmate executed for killing prison guard over peanut butter sandwich
HUNTSVILLE, Texas — A Texas inmate convicted in the death of a prison guard was executed Thursday after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected his lawyers' attempts to halt the punishment....
Trump calls ObamaCare a 'broken mess'
President Trump lashed out at ObamaCare early Friday — calling it a “broken mess” and asking Democrats to help fix it. "ObamaCare is a broken mess. Piece by piece we...
It took three years for NCAA to find nothing on North Carolina
North Carolina has avoided major penalties after an NCAA infractions committee panel "could not conclude" there were academic violations in the multi-year case focused on irregular courses. In a report...
Plane passengers tried hiding 13 pounds of cocaine in their neck pillows
More than 13 pounds of cocaine has been discovered sewn into travel neck pillows at Newark Liberty International Airport Thursday, according to officials. Authorities said Rafael Francisco Bautista Perdomo and...
Cuomo Bridge tolls could double to pay for construction
Tolls on the new Mario Cuomo Bridge may double in price to pay for the span's construction, a watchdog group warned Friday in a new report. The price to cross...
Panthers fan cold-cocks older fan, runs away
Warning: Video contains violence A Panthers fan took his aggression too far Thursday night during the team's 28-23 loss to the Eagles, sucker-punching another fan in the stands. According to...
China's runaway space station is headed for a crash landing into Earth
A Chinese space station will crash into Earth in a matter of months — and it could kill anyone who is standing beneath. The 9.3-ton Tiangong-1, or “Heavenly Palace,” satellite...
Cops suspect $60K iPhone heist was inside job
A chrome-domed crook ripped off $60,000 worth of iPhones from a Chelsea Apple Store, where cops believe the thief may have an insider tip him off to the store's operations....
Scientists create shape-shifting skin inspired by octopuses
Humans might think that we have a pretty good handle on camouflage, but in the grand scheme of things, we’re really just amateurs. A sniper in a ghillie suit might...
Three skydivers die after mid-air collision
Three people were killed in a horrific skydiving incident in Australia Friday when the trio apparently suffered a mid-air collision, local police said. The tragedy unfolded shortly after 3 p.m....
One Paige VanZant photo reveals how scary UFC's weight cutting is
UFC star Paige VanZant has shared painful pictures of the worrying weight cuts she went through to fight at 115 pounds. The MMA fighter used to sweat down to 115...
Social Security benefits going up by 2 percent in 2018
WASHINGTON — Millions of Social Security recipients and other retirees will get a 2 percent increase in benefits next year. It’s the largest increase since 2012 but comes to only...
Man killed for making pass at imaginary girlfriend
A mentally ill man in Florida who died after a gunfight with cops had just gunned down his mother’s friend for making a move on his imaginary girlfriend, authorities said....
Carson Wentz is for real and the Eagles are thriving
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carson Wentz said he saw some things from the Carolina Panthers he hadn't seen on film leading to three first-half sacks and plenty of pressure. It didn't...
How Joe Girardi decided on Yankees' ALCS rotation
HOUSTON — Joe Girardi didn’t need anybody to tell him the raw and rank numbers that his starting pitchers accumulated in seven games against the Astros this season. In those...
Couple busted for sex in Porta-Potty after romping in bar
These two were flush with passion. A boozed-up 26-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman were caught having sex in a Tennessee bar bathroom — so they moved their steamy sexcapade...
Trump tries to reassure Puerto Rico after threatening to cut disaster relief
A day after warning Puerto Rico that the federal response on the hurricane-ravaged island won’t last “forever,” President Trump on Friday tweeted a message of reassurance to its residents. “The...
Parents warned of drone trying to lure kids away from playground
A drone in Ohio is reportedly attempting to lure young children away from an elementary school playground -- and towards an unknown destination. The drone was first spotted by a...
Teen sexually assaulted three separate times in one hour
A 17-year-old girl was sexually assaulted three times in one hour as she walked home from a night out in London last month, local police said Friday. The terrifying trio...
Detained Samsung scion's wealth just topped $2 billion
SEOUL - Jay Y. Lee, the billionaire heir to South Korea’s Samsung Group, should find some comfort that its crown jewel Samsung Electronics Co Ltd has reported record profit every...
Joe Scarborough officially leaves Republican Party
MSNBC host and former Republican Congressman Joe Scarborough has made his departure from the GOP official. The "Morning Joe" anchor said on Twitter on Thursday that he became an independent...
Uber appeals London license ban
LONDON - Uber submitted a court appeal on Friday to overturn a decision by London’s transport regulator that stripped the taxi app of its operating license in one of its...
Awesome guy creates tiny worlds using everyday objects
This 28-year-old artist from Hungary is creating captivating tableaus using miniature figurines. His latest series, “Tiny Wasteland,” stages tiny people up against everyday objects, from sunflower seeds to a dead...
Desperate Victor Cruz makes public plea to re-join Giants
Victor Cruz wants to come back to the Giants and cannot fathom why it did not happen. “I’ve been literally thinking to myself of reasons why they wouldn’t and I...
Teen's hilarious rant on 'things that suck'
Jaxon Fairbairn and his brother make silly movies from their home in Australia. This video about everything that sucks struck a nerve, becoming a viral hit.
Backpacking family freed from Taliban have left Pakistan
Pakistani officials say an American woman, her Canadian husband and their children have left Pakistan after being rescued from the Taliban, who held them for five years. The two Pakistani...
Yankees hitting coach: Judge's struggles 'a mental thing'
HOUSTON — After what the Yankees just accomplished the last week, a natural follow-up emerges: What can they accomplish when Aaron Judge isn’t striking out two out of every three...
The Post’s experts predict Yankees-Astros
Here are The Post’s baseball experts predictions on the Yankees-Astros ALCS series: Ken Davidoff: Yankees in 5 I’m not betting against them anymore. These guys are rolling collectively, and count...
Ken Singleton didn't think the Yankees would be here
Ken Singleton had witnessed the Yankees’ resilience all season long and yet, as he did the YES Network’s postgame show on Wednesday night from Cleveland, he had only one thought....
'Stay tuned': Girardi strongly hints at a new DH for Game 1
HOUSTON — With his DHs hitless in 20 at-bats during the ALDS, the Yankees’ Joe Girardi sounded like a manager contemplating adding a third wheel to the picture. Asked about...
How 'Siamese twin' helped transform Gregorius into fearsome hitter
HOUSTON — During Didi Gregorius’ first spring training with the Yankees in 2015, general manager Brian Cashman had a question for hitting coach Jeff Pentland. “He asked me, ‘When is...
Beltran, McCann discuss what they think about their old team
HOUSTON — The Yankees traded Carlos Beltran and Brian McCann in 2016 to get younger and make room for other players. The Astros acquired each veteran to add some leadership...
Jets receiver set to return after serving suspension
The wait for Jalin Marshall may be over. The Jets’ second-year receiver is likely to appear in his first game of the season Sunday against the Patriots. He served a...
Why Knicks rookie couldn't help but be a Yankees fan
Knicks rookie center Luke Kornet couldn’t help but being a diehard Yankees fan his entire life — despite growing up in Arizona and Texas. His father, Frank Kornet, was best...
Stitches wears Pinstripes
Cover me. C’mon baby, cover me. ... “The notion that we would try to cover for a powerful person is deeply offensive to all of us.” Noah Oppenheim, president of...
Steven Seagal achieves peak Steven Seagal
MANILA — US actor Steven Seagal, famous for playing action roles like a vice squad detective in “Above the Law,” met Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte while on a location scouting...
Baker's future up in air after another Nationals flameout
WASHINGTON — And once again, the Nationals head into their offseason without a victorious postseason series. “Got to take that next step and do the best we can,” Bryce Harper...
Trump will not impose sanctions that threaten Iran nuclear deal
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump plans to deliver a broad and harsh critique of Iran in a speech Friday declaring that the landmark Iran nuclear deal is not in America's...
Dallas Keuchel reveals why he has been a Yankees killer
HOUSTON — The Yankees have seen Dallas Keuchel in the postseason before, and it wasn’t something they’d like to remember. And it wasn’t just that wild-card outing in The Bronx...
High-profile stars vow to boycott Twitter over McGowan's suspension
Rose McGowan's Twitter account temporarily suspended Rose McGowan's Twitter account temporarily suspended A slew of high-profile women — including New York First Lady Chirlane McCray — vowed to boycott Twitter...
Man who led cops on pursuit says car chase was on his bucket list
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa State Patrol says a man pulled over in Des Moines after a car pursuit told state troopers that he wanted to be chased because...
Man allegedly used meat cleaver to kill wife, injure mother-in-law
A Burlington, Vt., man was in custody Thursday after allegedly killing his wife with a meat cleaver and critically injuring his mother-in-law, police said. Aita Gurung, 34, returned home Thursday...
Yankees banking on the better Tanaka in Game 1 vs. Astros
HOUSTON — With positive vibrations oozing out of every pore in the Yankees’ clubhouse, Masahiro Tanaka put up a wall to keep the slightest drop of negativity out of his...
Mom charged after 3-year-old son's deadly overdose
VERNON, Conn. — A Connecticut woman charged in connection with her 3-year-old son's methadone overdose death has been held on $500,000 bail. Jessica York, of Stafford, was arraigned Wednesday on...
Cubs keep repeat dream alive with Game 5 win over Nationals
WASHINGTON — As long as the wondrous tradition of old timers lifting grandkids onto their knee to relate tales of extraordinary deeds exists, Game 5 of this NL Division Series...
Florida nursing home where 14 patients died cut from Medicare
MIAMI — Federal health officials are dropping a Florida nursing home from the Medicare program after 14 patients died after the facility lost air conditioning during Hurricane Irma. On Sept....
Man accused of killing pregnant girlfriend reportedly indicted for murder
The boyfriend of a slain pregnant high school teacher in Maryland was reportedly indicted Thursday on one count of murder. Tyler Tessier, 32, was indicted by a grand jury after...
Carlos Beltran: If Puerto Rico doesn't get help, 'people are gonna die'
HOUSTON — While Carlos Beltran gets ready to play in the ALCS again, the Astros designated hitter is somewhat preoccupied by the destruction left by Hurricane Maria in his native...
Michael Jordan: NBA super teams are hurting the league
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hornets owner Michael Jordan says that NBA stars ganging up and playing for super teams will hurt competitive balance. Last year, Kevin Durant left the Thunder to...
Giants coach 'wouldn't call' not starting Eli Apple a benching
If it looks like a benching and sounds like a benching, is it a benching? No, according to Steve Spagnuolo. Cornerback Eli Apple was pulled from the starting lineup against...
Astros' MVP candidate makes you forget most obvious quality
HOUSTON — Of course the height strikes you first. It’s the price you pay for being a 5-foot-6 professional athlete in a sport that is not horse racing. The more...