October 20, 2017
Game 7s are why we watch — and just what Yankees need
HOUSTON – Oh, yes, you remember this, right? You remember what Game 7 of the American League Championship Series feels like, looks like, tastes like, because even now it takes...
Yankees are back in their most comfortable position
HOUSTON — The Yankees are back to their comfort zone, which is to say they are in the most uncomfortable of places. Four times already this October, they have played...
Yankees can't solve Verlander, Astros force Game 7
HOUSTON — The Yankees’ improbable run toward a World Series ticket will end Saturday night in ecstasy or heartbreak. With a chance to win the ALCS on Friday night by...
Hedge funder says Puerto Rico is better off with massive debt
Expunging Puerto Rico’s massive debt load is “impractical” and will harm the island more than help it, according to one hedge fund investor. Erasing the debt will hurt not only...
Now you can buy a small house on Amazon
Need a house? Just click your mouse three times and say, "There's no place like home." A building company is selling actual houses on Amazon that anyone can purchase online...
Staffers at pair of struggling DOE schools will have to reapply for jobs
Staffers at two struggling city schools will have to reapply for their jobs next year in a drastic bid to turn the schools around, according to the Department of Education....
Why Evan Engram's potential draws tantalizing comparisons
For Eli Manning, for Ben McAdoo, and especially for general manager Jerry Reese, Evan Engram has been heaven-sent. Heaven Engram. Reese is under fire again for his ill-fated gamble on...
Why Jeremy Kerley's worst play showed Jets how special he is
Jeremy Kerley, who’s having a terrific renaissance season of sorts this year in his second stint with the Jets, probably isn’t going to like this. But you can’t help yourself...
Balanced attack sends Nets to first win without Jeremy Lin
The Nets already lost Jeremy Lin. They made sure they didn’t lose their home opener. Hours after their floor leader had season-ending knee surgery, the Nets held off the Magic...
Mom arrested for allegedly selling drugs to teens
The mother of a high school student in California was arrested last month for allegedly selling various types of drugs to underage teenagers. Kimberly Quach, 48, is believed to have...
Devils' offense goes dry, while Schneider goes on IR
Even a healthy Cory Schneider might not have made a difference for the Devils. Martin Jones made 28 saves for his first shutout of the season and 16th overall in...
Beauty product leader Amway big loser in tax-code rewrite
As lawmakers in Washington work on a plan to rewrite the tax code, Amway, a global leader in health and beauty products, is turning out to be a big loser....
Why Jeremy Lin's injury leaves Nets with a financial headache
Even as coach Kenny Atkinson tried to console Jeremy Lin — who had season-ending knee surgery Friday — it was the injured point guard that consoled his coach, pointing out...
Man accused of dealing heroin in hospital after daughter's birth
A man in Pennsylvania was arrested after he reportedly admitted to selling heroin in a hospital the day his newborn daughter was born. Greensburg police were tipped off to the...
Wall Street furious over proposal to slash 401(k) limits
Wall Street pushed back hard on Friday against a report that congressional Republicans are weighing a plan to severely limit the amount of money Americans can contribute to their 401(k)s....
Knicks' logjam at center is already a subplot to watch
After Willy Hernangomez made the All-Rookie first team last year, there were high expectations for the Knicks big man entering this season. But in a crowded frontcourt, the 23-year-old still...
'They might never invite me back': Nets anthem singer takes a knee
The national anthem singer at the Nets' home opener took a knee at the end of her performance. Justine Skye was nearing the completion of the song Friday night when...
Trump launches petition to pressure NFL players into standing for anthem
President Trump has launched a petition to pressure the NFL into ordering players to stand for the national anthem — and urged his supporters to sign it. “The president has...
Paul Ryan says tax code overhaul will include a fourth bracket
House Speaker Paul Ryan said the Republican tax overhaul will include a fourth tax bracket so the wealthiest Americans don’t get a windfall. Ryan wouldn’t get into specifics, saying lawmakers...
Meet the one behind New York's 'athletes first' fighting approach
Kim Sumbler isn’t afraid to say it. She didn’t hesitate when asked if she believes this is a new era in the sometimes turbulent history of the New York State...
Rangers can't will way out of slump no matter how hard they try
Brendan Smith not only didn’t hesitate, he couldn’t even wait for the question to end before answering. “Yes, 100 percent,” the Rangers defenseman said after practice Friday when asked if...
Jets getting a key piece back against the Dolphins
Bilal Powell is scheduled to be back in action Sunday afternoon at Miami, and the shifty running back’s return couldn’t come at a better time for the Jets’ suddenly scuffling...
Recalling a long, underrated list of Astros playoff meltdowns
HOUSTON — The thing we all overlooked, of course, is the fact that Houston’s playoff baseball history is a tortured, torturous mess. But that’s actually a part of it. When...
Amy Sedaris had an awkward dinner-party disaster involving a toilet
At Home With Amy Sedaris Tuesday, 10:30 p.m., truTV Hang up your glue gun and apron, Martha Stewart — there’s a new domestic goddess in town. TruTV’s “At Home With...
Family sues natural healing center for man's death
TOLEDO, Ohio — Relatives of a man who died while being treated for pneumonia at a natural healing center in Ohio are suing the store's owner and employees. Family members...
Fearless dog reunited with owner after cruising the big city
Dog lost in the big city! A local woman got New Yorkers to band together on Friday to help find her pet pooch after he escaped her friend's clutches and...
Teacher fired for throwing dildo-filled classroom party
Students who walked into a Florida grade school classroom were greeted by a shocking scene: an X-rated party reportedly featuring dildos, penis candles and lollipop vaginas. Parents at the Mater...
Giving up on these elite receivers is a poor fantasy strategy
For a fantasy owner, the only thing more frustrating than watching one of your early round picks struggle to produce is that moment when you give up on him, park...
Teen drowned nephew in bathtub, dumped him in trash: cops
The uncle of a 6-year-old autistic boy drowned the child in a bathtub Monday, then dumped his body in a dumpster at the Seattle-area apartment complex, authorities said. Andrew Clayton...
Steve Bannon isn't as influential as he likes to think
A Washington lobbyist once told me that the first rule of rainmakers is: “If it starts to rain, dance!” In other words, if you’re hired to get something done, by...
A very strange way to woo Amazon
Does Mayor de Blasio really want Amazon to choose New York City for its second headquarters? Judging by his public comments, the answer is . . . well, we don’t really know....
Rep. Frederica Wilson misplays the race card
We’re trying to figure out what’s racist about the term “empty barrel.” Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) says it is, but Google isn’t showing us how. Nor can we see why...
How de Blasio and Cuomo made NYC a rotten suitor for Amazon
It will be more Amazin’ than the 1969 Mets if Amazon picks New York City for its huge new corporate campus. And two men would share the primary blame for...
JPP is feeling the 'juice' again and that's scary for other QBs
Barely nine minutes had passed Sunday night in Denver when Jason Pierre-Paul first took down Trevor Siemian, stripping the Broncos quarterback of the ball. Later, as the Broncos attempted to...
What Dubya missed about nationalism
Those whose life’s mission is resistance to Trump were encouraged by George W. Bush’s recent jabs at the president. Bush was primarily concerned about defending his administration’s foreign policy, and...
Porzingis' biggest fear before his headlining Broadway debut
The face of the Knicks is ready. Ready to take the big stage under the bright lights at Madison Square Garden. Ready to meet his exuberant fan base for the...
Vin Scully doesn't want the Dodgers' World Series spotlight
HOUSTON -- The Dodgers are going back to the World Series, but Vin Scully isn’t. The long-time broadcaster, who retired last year after 67 seasons with the Dodgers, said he’s...
Trump's right about plan for 'bailing out' health insurers
Democrats and some Republicans in Congress are pushing for a $10 billion a year payout to insurance companies that sell ObamaCare plans. President Trump calls it “bailing out” the insurance...
The Dow is telling the most important story about Trump
After crossing the 23,000 line this week, the Dow is up nearly 5,000 points, or about 27 percent, since Election Day. It wouldn’t be there under a President Hillary Clinton...
Pavel Buchnevich responds to demotion with game he needed
As Rangers coach Alain Vigneault shuffled his lines, talented 22-year-old Russian winger Pavel Buchnevich fell to the fourth line. That has limited Buchnevich’s ice time in each of the past...
Jenifer Lewis slaps back personal woes to keep the laughs coming
"Black-ish” star Jenifer Lewis may be proof that laughter is the best medicine. The 60-year-old stage, film and television vet says she has always spread as much cheer as possible....
Snap cuts workforce, plans to slow hiring
Snapchat’s corporate parent, Snap Inc., has laid off 18 employees from its recruiting division over the last week. The cuts come as the social network looks to slow hiring in...
WWE stars hit with viral infection, company to test everyone
A nasty viral infection has been making the rounds in the WWE locker room, with several big name stars getting sick in recent weeks -- including a pair of pay-per-view...
Hudson's Bay Co. CEO is stepping down
Just as business is stepping up for the holiday season, Hudson’s Bay Co.’s chief executive is stepping down, the company announced on Friday. Gerald Storch, who has led the Canada-based...
Why it's worth gambling on one slumping fantasy football RB
Part of being a good fantasy team owner is knowing when to swim against the tide. You want to catch the big wave early, before all the other fantasy surfers...
MTA gets ready to dump the Metrocard
The MTA is ready to roll out a new payment system to completely replace the Metrocard by 2023 -- and riders will be able to start using the system by...
Slashing victim details terrifying moment a stranger cut her throat
The Ridgewood woman who was randomly slashed in the throat by a stranger in Brooklyn recalled Friday the terrifying moment she was attacked, saying it will “take some time” before...
Legoland gets backing for New York bid
Legoland is one step closer to coming to New York. A planning board in Goshen, about 60 miles north of New York City, approved a site plan Thursday to build...
The best pop culture Halloween costumes of 2017
This Halloween, make a news-splash! 2017 was a yuuuge year, with headlines coming faster and in greater numbers than Kardashian spawn. Why not take advantage of the non-stop insanity and...
Melania Trump's East Wing costs way less than Michelle Obama's
Melania Trump runs a tight East Wing ship compared to her predecessor. A Fox News analysis of White House personnel reports showed that the first lady has slashed the number...
Woman gets hospitalized for a broken heart after her dog dies
Doctors were expecting to treat a Texas woman who was mourning the death of her beloved Yorkshire terrier for a possible heart attack, only to discover that her symptoms were...
Man accused of choking woman for changing iPad passcode
SCRANTON, Pa. — Police say a Pennsylvania man choked a woman because she changed her iPad’s passcode. The Times-Tribune reports Scranton police say 34-year-old Bret Hedden attacked Arlene Vinup on...
Pelican found dead was bound with tape and rope
MOBILE, Ala. — A dead pelican has been found in Alabama with black electrical tape wrapped around its beak and a rope wrapped around one wing and its feet. WKRG-TV...
NYPD cops attack rape accuser's credibility
The two NYPD cops who admittedly had sex with a teenager while on-duty -- and are now facing potential rape charges -- are trying to avoid indictment by attacking their...
Your rich friend's high-flying lifestyle could be a complete lie
Welcome to the not-so-high life. For those itching to flaunt a fake jet-set lifestyle on social media, a Moscow-based company is letting people take Instagram-worthy photos without ever leaving the...
Claudia Schiffer: I would have failed as a model today
In the span of her 30-year career, Claudia Schiffer has appeared on more than 1,000 magazine covers, launched countless campaigns and served as muse for the likes of designer Karl...
The issue that could sink Democrats and other comments
Conservative: Mayim Bialik Was Right About Modesty National Review’s David French finds it “deeply unfortunate” that actress Mayim Bialik “felt the need to apologize” for her op-ed piece in The...
Teacher arrested for alleged sex romps with female student
A Florida teacher was arrested Friday after she was accused of having a sexual relationship with a female student last year. Jaclyn Truman, 30, allegedly had a two-month relationship with...
Walmart unwraps latest weapon in Amazon war
The latest weapon in Walmart’s arsenal against Amazon.com — a private label brand from Jet.com, its e-commerce unit — is up and running. The brand, called Uniquely J, launched on...
New York has one of the nation's lowest divorce rates
Forget Virginia, New York is for lovers! Love is alive in the Empire State, which has the country's fourth lowest divorce rate, new data reveals. And couples stuck it out...
Bandits reportedly execute largest sex toy heist in history
Germany is abuzz over a sex toy heist that’s believed to be the largest ever in history, according to a report. A team of bandits gave a vibrator company the...
Dad gets killed after teens allegedly throw rock off highway overpass
Several Michigan teens are accused of killing a construction worker on his way home from work after they tossed a huge rock from an interstate overpass that crashed through the...
Dozens of NYPD officers attend trial of alleged cop-killer
A courtroom in Queens transformed into a sea of blue Friday as the trial for accused cop killer Demetrius Blackwell got underway. At least three dozen NYPD officers crowded the...
Flushing anti-depressants down the toilet could be killing crabs
Prozac doesn't help this species of crab come out of its shell-- it kills them, according to a new study. Oregon shore crabs that get their claws on the anti-depressant's...
Groom dies snorkeling with wife on honeymoon
A large group of “grief-stricken” friends gathered yesterday to remember their newlywed pal who died snorkeling on honeymoon. Dublin groom Andrew Roddy, who celebrated turning 30 just last week, was...
Babysitter who gave tot fatal dose of Xanax gets prison
ELYRIA, Ohio — An Ohio woman has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for the death of a toddler to whom she gave the anti-anxiety drug Xanax and left...
Coach allegedly told team to taunt player for having lesbian parents
A Maine high school varsity football coach is out of a job after he allegedly told his players to taunt an opposing player for having two mothers as parents, according...
Tot is eighth child killed by faulty Ikea dresser
A 2-year-old boy in California is reportedly the eighth child to be killed by an Ikea dresser that was recalled in June 2016. The family’s lawyer told ABC News that...
Apple's iPhone X nightmare: A dire shortage of the devices
You’re going to need a whole lot of luck if you want to get your hands on an iPhone X when it comes out on Nov. 3. Apple’s top tier...
This woman's feet make her more than $70K a year
A woman has revealed how she makes over $70,000 a year by posting pictures of her feet on Instagram. Jessica Gould from Ontario, Canada, snaps photos of her feet and...
Richard Spencer supporters charged in shooting after speech
Three supporters of white supremacist Richard Spencer were arrested in connection with a shooting after the hate-monger gave a speech in Gainesville, Fla., according to reports. William Henry Fears, 30,...
Countries around the world warn citizens against traveling to safer-than-ever US
America is safer than ever — but more and more countries are warning their citizens not to travel to the US out of an inflated fear of terrorism, mass shootings...
MTA to add new Select Bus Service routes -- in 10 years
The MTA and the city will add at least 21 new Select Bus Service routes — but they will take a decade to do it, City Hall announced on Friday....
Most people wish their partners would be sweeter to them
Six in ten Americans in a relationship wish their partner was sweeter to them, according to a new study. The research from Groupon asked 2,000 people in relationships about some...
Hikers found dead in Joshua Tree were a murder-suicide, cops say
Two long-missing hikers were found with gunshot wounds in Joshua Tree National Park and are believed to have died in a murder-suicide, authorities said. Detectives said that Joseph Orbeso, 22,...
Trump's Empire State Building sketch sells for $16K
A sketch of the landmark Empire State Building drawn by President Trump sold at auction for $16,000, NBC News reported Friday. Julien’s Auctions said the 12-inch-by-9-inch sketch of the skyscraper...
How the Nets can replace Jeremy Lin
Jeremy Lin had season-ending surgery Friday morning to repair his ruptured patellar tendon, getting a post-op visit from Nets coach Kenny Atkinson and prayers from his teammates. The Nets had...
Kelly 'absolutely' stands by attack on congresswoman
The White House doubled down Friday on its claim that a Florida lawmaker bragged about herself during the dedication of an FBI building named for two slain agents — despite...
Frank Ntilikina suffers painful ankle injury at Knicks practice
Knicks practice took a turn for the worst on Friday, when rookie guard Frank Ntilikina went down with an apparent ankle injury. During a competitive game of 4-on-4, Ntilikina hobbled...
Ellen DeGeneres buys $18.6M California beach house
Ellen has new beachfront property in Carpinteria, California.
Masahiro Tanaka may be pitching himself off of Yankees
HOUSTON — Masahiro Tanaka might be the best starter in these playoffs. Which is generally terrific for the Yankees. Generally. Tanaka still might not opt out of the final three...
Kim sends 'unprecedented' letter to Australia
North Korean despot Kim Jong Un sent a rambling letter to Australia, warning that his nation is a nuclear power that will not bend to President Trump's threats to destroy...
Carmelo: No reason for Knicks fans to boo me at MSG
OKLAHOMA CITY — Carmelo Anthony said the “chapter is closed’’ on his Knicks stint with Thursday’s 105-84 victory. However, there may be one more page — Dec. 16, when Anthony and...
This bird gets jealous when its rival is a more talented singer
Sing at me, bro. Tui birds get pissed off if the bird who’s threatening them is a better singer. Birds sing for two main reasons -- to get a mate...
Twisted Sister rocker loathes your cute vintage band shirt
Think twice before taking on the vintage band T-shirt trend — at least, if you’re anywhere in the vicinity of Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider. The rocker took to Twitter earlier...
District sorry for 'disturbing' photo of white students with black classmate on leash
School officials in Massachusetts are apologizing after a classroom photo depicted two white third-grade students holding a black classmate with “leading strings,” an example of 17th-century clothing that some critics...
Bowles faces reality: It might be time to sit Wilkerson
The Jets have considered giving Muhammad Wilkerson a new title: NFL’s highest-paid cheerleader. His production has fallen off so far and he has practiced so little of late because of...
Vox Media fires editorial director over inappropriate conduct
Vox Media has fired editorial director Lockhart Steele after a former employee wrote in a blog about being sexually harassed by two company executives. Although no Vox executive was named...
Scientists are working on an injection to curb our junk food cravings
Are you constantly dieting but struggling with incessant cravings? We've got good news for you -- scientists are working on an injection that blocks your hunger for junk food. And...
Alexa Bliss on her sudden WWE rise, anorexia battle and 'Total Divas'
WWE superstar and Raw women’s champion Alexa Bliss locks up with The Post’s Joseph Staszewski for some Q&A before her match with Mickie James at the TLC pay-per-view Sunday on...
Madagascar's plague outbreak is spreading at an alarming rate
UNITED NATIONS — The number of plague cases in Madagascar has almost doubled over the last five days and medical experts project the situation will worsen, with 1,000 cases expected...
Pastor calls out killers of elderly man at funeral
The 91-year-old man killed in a horrifying home invasion was remembered at his funeral Friday as a devout family man -- and his pastor said the man's killers "can't hide...
De Blasio: I wish I could stop Russian oligarchs from buying up real estate
Mayor de Blasio said Friday that he’s troubled by shady Russian oligarchs snapping up multi-million-dollar properties in the city -- but can't figure out how to stop them. “I see...
Men don't care about emotional cheating — but they should
Men think that emotional infidelity — sharing a romantic connection with another person without having sex — isn’t that big of a deal. A new study from the Norwegian University...
This pizza is made from a 1,000-year-old recipe
The best pizza in Italy? It’s in New York City, of course. Well, officially, it’s in Southern Italy — either in pizza king Naples or in Tramonti, a tiny coastal...
Why KFC only follows 11 people on Twitter
With more than a million Twitter followers, KFC appears extremely picky when it comes to following back. But its list of 11 followed accounts reveals a surprising pattern: six guys...
Mets near manager decision with Long, Acta front-runners
Dusty Baker was told he would not be back as the Nationals manager, but he almost certainly will not become part of the Mets’ process for a new skipper. The...
Congresswoman bashes John Kelly for using 'racist term'
A Florida congresswoman fought back on Friday against White House Chief of Staff John Kelly’s attack on her, calling him a liar and claiming an insult he lobbed her way...
Forget getting dressed — just roll out of bed and call it a day
They woke up like this. The comfy-cozy pajama-dressing look is having a moment right now — great for a night in, better for a night out on the town. This...
Lawmaker says she was sexually harassed 'almost immediately' after taking office
A veteran state lawmaker said was she sexually harassed by her male counterparts “almost immediately” after joining the Arizona legislature — and that colleagues retaliated against her when she spoke...
San Juan mayor says Trump lives in a 'fantasy world'
The mayor of San Juan took another shot at President Trump Friday, saying his claim that he deserved a 10 for his efforts to help the island recover from a...
Gun-wielding killers steal minivan from woman and baby
This is the terrifying moment a woman and baby were carjacked by a gang of killers. The dramatic crime was caught on security footage, which shows the four armed crooks...
Makeup artist's stunning and surreal designs will haunt you
Stunning shots show one makeup artist's creations as her face appears to melting away like a candle, mice peek out from burrowed holes in her head and a toothbrush has...
Frank Ntilikina is Knicks' only hope at point guard
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Knicks point-guard dilemma looked as bad as advertised in the season opener, a 105-84 loss to the Thunder and Carmelo Anthony. Neither Ramon Sessions, Ron Baker nor...
Widow of fallen soldier releases phone call with Trump
This Gold Star widow gave President Trump a gold star for kindness. Natasha De Alencar, whose husband was killed in Afghanistan, released audio of her own call with the consoler-in-chief...
Why you don't need peace and quiet to dream up great ideas
Working from the comfort of your local coffee shop could be more productive than your office. The ideal work environment for creativity comes with a little background noise from people...
Dusty Baker out as Nationals manager
WASHINGTON — Dusty Baker's time as the manager of the Washington Nationals is over after two seasons, two NL East titles and zero playoff series victories. The Nationals announced Friday...
How Lindsay Czarniak got past her surprising ESPN split
When Lindsay Czarniak left ESPN over the summer after six years with the network, the "SportsCenter" personality realized embracing the unknown was a blessing in disguise. "It actually is the...
Sbarro heir sells lavish Southampton home
Pizza prince Anthony Sbarro's Southampton estate has sold for $26.95 million. The news was first reported by by Curbed. The nine-bedroom home, at 101 Pheasant Lane, had asked $32 million...
Harvey Weinstein’s Hamptons home yanked off the market
Movie mogul Harvey Weinstein’s continuing fall from grace, following multiple accusations of sexual harassment and rape, has now impacted his real estate. In July, Weinstein and estranged wife Georgina Chapman...
A solution to the NHL's advanced stats problem
During a recent casual conversation with someone who has been intimately involved in the NHL for decades, he jokingly said this: “You ever think that all of these off-ice officials...
Looks like Taylor Swift's back to singing about her boyfriends
As we all know, Taylor Swift gets what Taylor Swift wants. That scenario plays out in her new song, “Gorgeous,” which dropped Friday. The minimal, electro-pop track (produced by Max...
Middle school probes racist locker room videos showing simulated sex acts
Police and school officials in Virginia are investigating repugnant Snapchat videos showing middle school football players simulating sex acts with black students while shouting racist remarks. The disturbing videos show...
Weddings are getting smaller, simpler and less expensive
Crafting the dream wedding isn’t exactly cheap. From the dress down to the table settings, it can add up quicker than a bar tab. According to The Knot’s 2016 Real...
Putin: Americans don't give Trump enough respect
A major world leader has come to the defense of President Trump — Vladimir Putin. The Russian leader is urging Americans to show respect for Trump “even if you do...
The Circus of Horrors: Britain's neverending nightmare
The UK's Circus Of Horrors, a Gothic and steampunk circus influenced by burlesque and Victorian freak shows, was first performed at the Glastonbury Festival in 1995. Its latest show is...
This is the happiest place to live in America
Boulderites are high on happiness. Where you live may have a big impact on how happy you are. According to a new Gallup poll that surveyed half a million Americans...
General Electric misses big on earnings
General Electric Co.’s third-quarter profit missed Wall Street estimates by a wide margin Friday and the industrial conglomerate slashed its earnings forecast, sending the year’s worst-performing Dow stock down another...
Jets mailbag: When will we see the last of McCown and Wilkerson?
The Jets face the Dolphins on Sunday, trying to get back over .500. Let’s take a look at some questions you have in the Jets mailbag: JM (@akivamyson) Do you...
I'm a grown-ass woman, and I support Jessica Simpson's pigtails
Leave Jessica Simpson alone! Haters are spewing their bile onto the singer-turned-business woman, who last week posted a sexy Instagram picture of herself sporting pigtails. The caption read, “Channeling my...
Suspect nabbed in home invasion that killed 91-year-old man
A suspect has been taken into police custody for the Brooklyn home invasion that left a 91-year-old man dead, sources said. The suspect, who was caught on surveillance video, was...
Can Abercrombie & Fitch make millennials fall back in love with them?
Sex no longer sells. With its heavily perfumed boutiques and attractive, barely clothed adolescent sales staff, Abercrombie & Fitch ruled the aughts. But the Ohio-based apparel brand has struggled recently...
Olivier Vernon isn't ready for Giants return
The Giants will be shorthanded again. Defensive end Olivier Vernon (ankle) is listed as out for Sunday’s game against the Seahawks, along with center Weston Richburg (concussion), linebacker Jonathan Casillas...
Troops laugh as they tase their squad leader
After a weekend of drill, a National Guard squad leader came up with a unique way to help his troops relieve stress. He volunteered to let them tase him, and...
74-year-old man walks miles a day trying to find his wife a kidney
A 74-year-old man has taken to the streets in a desperate search to find a kidney donor for his wife. Every day, Wayne Winters puts on a sandwich board advertisement...
Wild video of Clemson football 'fight club' surfaces
https://www.instagram.com/p/BaaV-lonK6p/?taken-by=5thyear The new first rule of fight club: Don't post highlights on Instagram. Video recently surfaced on the social media site, from user "5thyear," that appears to show two Clemson...
Flying insect populations are declining at an apocalyptic rate
Bees, moths and other flying insects can be a bit of a nuisance when you’re trying to enjoy a nice sunny day outside, but they’re still incredibly vital links in...
Texas town says: You want flood aid? Forget the First Amendment
A Texas town is offering residents relief grants for damage sustained by Hurricane Harvey -- but applicants must first promise not to boycott Israel. A website for the city of...
The internet doesn't know how to feel about these sexy goldfish costumes
This year’s Halloween season kicked off with some pretty strange get-ups – from sexy fake news to sexy pregnant Kylie Jenner, there are racy costumes to fit any need. The...
Restaurant removes skirt-lifting bathroom sign after backlash
The owners of a southwest Colorado pizza restaurant said they will take down bathroom signs that shows a man lifting a woman’s skirt, the Durango Herald reports. HomeSlice Pizza owners...
Trump's 'Renoir' painting is a fake: museum
President Trump insists he owns a real Renoir painting — but a Chicago museum says the version he has isn't the real deal. The Art Institute of Chicago said it...
Stewardess claims first-class passengers pay flight attendants for sex
An air hostess from a British airline has lifted the lid on the mile-high bonks, romps with pilots and celebrity affairs that go on among the glamorous crew. The stewardess,...
British politicians slam Trump for UK terror tweet
President Trump tweeted Friday about rising crime rates in the UK “amid spread of Radical Islam terror” – drawing sharp rebuke from one of America’s closest allies. “Just out report:...
Woman slashed in throat by stranger in Brooklyn: cops
A Queens woman was slashed in the throat by a complete stranger in Gowanus on Thursday night, police said. "Don't scream," said Luis Perez, 37, before slicing the woman's neck...
Shirtless creep groped woman at subway station: cops
Police are looking for a shirtless creep who groped a woman as she was leaving a Queens subway station — and punched her in the face when she fought back,...
US-backed militias declare 'total liberation' of Raqqa from ISIS
After a four-month battle, US-backed militias Friday declared the "total liberation" of Raqqa, the de facto capital of ISIS in Northern Syria. Talal Silo, spokesman for the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic...
Gegard Mousasi left the UFC because he saw his future in his past
Gegard Mousasi has the perspective the of an old man even though he’s only 32-years-old. That’s because he has 50 professional mixed martial arts fights under his belt. He’ll make...
North Korea's 'stressed' nuclear test mountain on verge of collapse
North Korea’s nuclear tests are not only raising fears around the world, they are causing the peak under which the bombs are being detonated to suffer “tired mountain syndrome." Analysts...
Archaeologists baffled by these 'gates of hell' in Saudi Arabia
When researchers are searching for remnants of structures and settlements constructed by ancient peoples, they typically focus on areas that are hospitable to human life. A new discovery in Saudi...
Dimwit arrested after leaving wallet at crime scene
FAIR LAWN, N.J. — Police in New Jersey have arrested a robbery suspect who they say left his wallet behind at the scene of the crime. Officials responded to an...
Top tennis starlets feuding over coach swipe: She's 'zero' to me
Game, set, stab in the back? At least that's what Czech tennis star Barbora Strycova is alleging after 2016 US Open finalist Karolina Pliskova recruited away her coach of two...
Mother and young son lose limbs while crawling under freight train
A mother and her 1-year-old son lost limbs while trying to crawl beneath a freight train on their walk home, police said. Kate Brown, 28, lost her leg and her...
State police chief loses pay for post on NFL 'degenerates'
DETROIT — The director of the Michigan State Police will lose five days of pay for sharing a Facebook post that called NFL players who kneel during the national anthem...
NASA tests rocket designed to get humans to Mars
NASA has test-fired an astonishingly powerful engine which will one day propel a manned mission all the way to Mars. The American space agency tested the RS-25 rocket engine at...
Congresswoman still thinks Trump did wrong by call to Gold Star widow
Democratic Rep. Frederica S. Wilson on Friday again criticized President Trump over his call to a Gold Star widow -- saying his comments were “not a good message to say...
'Weak motherf-----r': This is the target Lonzo Ball faces all season
Patrick Beverley epitomizes Lonzo Ball's NBA challenge. Beverley, the Clippers point guard, had been tweeting about shutting down the No. 2 pick over a month ago. Beverley was outside the Lakers...
Transgender woman convicted of sexually assaulting girl
A transgender woman in Wyoming has been convicted of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl inside the bathroom of a local home — and now faces up to 70 years in...
Trump bashes 'wacky' pol who criticized call to Gold Star family
President Trump followed up White House chief of staff John Kelly’s defense of his phone call to a Gold Star widow by once again attacking the Florida lawmaker who listened in...
Sexy cam girls help you get over the hump of learning a language
If you’re hot for teacher, these online linguistics courses may be for you. Webcam models are now teaching language lessons on the porn platform CamSoda. The private tutorials cover basic...
Church handyman's operatic voice is worthy of The Met
This church painter surprised everyone with his incredible operatic voice. John Pierce, 34, was working at Maldon United Reformed Chuch in Essex, UK, when the scheduled performer was rushed to...
Severino's not going to give the Yankees a reason to take him out
HOUSTON — Luis Severino isn’t going to even raise an eyebrow on the mound Friday night in Game 6 of the ALCS against the Astros. When Severino moved his valuable...
Why Yankees believed Didi Gregorius had big-game DNA
HOUSTON — Even before this unexpected October run by the Yankees, Didi Gregorius had exceeded almost all expectations since being tabbed as Derek Jeter’s replacement at shortstop. In three seasons...
No guarantee Jeremy Lin will fully recover: doctor
In the wake of Jeremy Lin rupturing his right patellar tendon during Wednesday’s season opener, a specialist told The Post it’s reasonable to think the Nets point guard could be...
Jim Leyland: Yankees are going to see Verlander 'at his best'
HOUSTON — Houston manager A.J. Hinch is about to find out what it’s like to have Justin Verlander on the mound with his team facing elimination. Jim Leyland already knows....
Tommy Kahnle cleared one hurdle and is a Yankees' force
HOUSTON — Tommy Kahnle didn’t pitch two innings in any of his 69 appearances during the regular season, split between the White Sox and Yankees. But after throwing two more...
Measuring the Giants' offensive rebuild under new play-caller
Sunday was a different kind of game day for Mike Sullivan, a more rewarding game day than most — not only did his team win, but he had a tangible...
If Yankees advance, they'll have to deal with Dodgers juggernaut
CHICAGO — The World Series finally loves L.A. again. If the Yankees are able to finish off the Astros, they will be facing another monster challenge in a coast-to-coast battle...
Christopher Johnson meets with some Jets to talk social issues
Jets CEO Christopher Johnson met with a few of his team’s veteran players Thursday to continue a dialogue for making an impact on the social issues that led to protests...
Jaroslav Halak continues to dominate Rangers
Jaroslav Halak might not have been perfect, but the Islanders goalie continued to find a way to beat the Rangers. Halak stopped 2-of-3 attempts in the shootout and backstopped his...
Cop-killer flips the bird as he's given lethal injection
ATMORE, Ala. — A convicted cop killer who sued Alabama over its lethal injection method was put to death Thursday night, but not before he cursed at the state and...
Dodgers injured star expected to return for World Series
CHICAGO — The absence of their best everyday player barely registered for the Dodgers in the NLCS. But Corey Seager’s back has improved in recent days, according to manager Dave...
South Korea tries to convince the world the Olympics will be safe
South Korea is hosting officials and executives from around 120 embassies and companies Friday to assure them that February's Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang will be safe -- despite nuclear threats...
Darian Thompson is out of his own head and impressing Giants again
Steve Spagnuolo still looks at Darian Thompson like he’s a rookie, even if the second-year safety finally doesn’t resemble one anymore. Thompson, who missed all but two games last season...
Explosive devices, weapons arsenal found in child porn raid
DUNEDIN, Fla. — Authorities say they found three explosive devices and other weapons during a child porn raid at a Florida home. A Pinellas County Sheriff's Office news release says...
Unpaid $7 Waffle House bill uncovers intricate ID theft ring
PEARL RIVER, La. — Police in Louisiana have uncovered a sophisticated, Los Angeles-based identity theft ring, thanks to two men who skipped out on their $7 Waffle House bill, authorities...
Infant dead, 2 hospitalized after found covered in white powder
LOS ANGELES — An infant died and a young girl and a woman were hospitalized after they were found naked, unconscious and covered with a white powder Thursday in a...
Yankees fear schedule may kill their momentum
HOUSTON — A break in the postseason schedule has been a friend to the Yankees twice this October. Now, it might hurt their chances of getting to the World Series...
A glimpse at what the Porzingis era will look like for Knicks
OKLAHOMA CITY — At the ripe old grizzled age of 22, Kristaps Porzingis already has played — endured? — two Knicks seasons in New York. He became many things to...
Ex-Florida QB gives up teaching license after allegedly asking student to touch his penis
A former University of Florida quarterback lost his teaching gig after asking an under-aged female student to inappropriately touch him, reports said. Chris Leak voluntary gave up his Florida Educator’s...
This wasn't the debut Lonzo Ball had in mind
LOS ANGELES — Patrick Beverley crowded chest-to-chest with Lonzo Ball before an inbounds pass in the first quarter while they were 94 feet from the basket. Moments later at midcourt,...
Animal control rescues alligator that outgrew home bathtub
WASILLA, Alaska — It was an odd day for one Alaska animal control officer who took a call about an alligator outgrowing its bathtub. KTUU-TV reports that a Wasilla resident...
Trucker arrested for California bus crash that killed 13
INDIO, Calif. — A trucker charged with killing 13 people after a Southern California tour bus rear-ended his big-rig on a freeway last year was arrested Thursday in Georgia. Bruce...
Stitches: Minute Maid juices Houston
Mr. President your slip is showing. ... New, updated list of richest Americans released by Forbes this week shows Trump’s worth dropped $600 million. Considerable loss saw him slide from...
'No more Knicks talk': Carmelo gets closure with emphatic 'W'
OKLAHOMA CITY — Less than one game-time minute had passed and Carmelo Anthony accepted a Russell Westbrook pass on the right side and launched an open 3-pointer. The Thunder were...
Woman caught stealing credit card from man having seizure
A woman in Utah turned herself in to police after she was caught on video going through a man’s wallet -- and taking his credit card -- while he was...
Sharks' Staten Island native set for hockey homecoming
Kevin Labanc is ready for a homecoming tour. The Staten Island native is coming back to his roots this weekend with the Sharks to play three games in four days...
Why Willy Hernangomez was odd man out of Knicks' rotation
OKLAHOMA CITY — Center Willy Hernangomez, the young building block who was a first-team All-Rookie selection, found himself out of the rotation in the season opener Thursday versus the Thunder....
Judge rules gallery assistant to inherit photographer's fortune
A decades-younger gallery assistant will inherit late photographer Saul Leiter’s $5 million fortune after a judge found that he disinherited his Orthodox Jewish family members because they didn’t approve of...
Rangers 'are digging a hole that can't get much bigger'
Rick Nash shook his head, maybe visualized one of the handful of point-blank opportunities he could not covert in this one or the bushel of point-blank chances on which he...
De Blasio to be featured in upcoming 'Simpsons' mockumentary
He doesn’t have Homer’s Wonderbat, but Mayor de Blasio is also playing for the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant softball team. De Blasio will be featured in a special mockumentary airing Sunday...
Paul Ryan unleashes barrage of Trump jokes at Al Smith dinner
House Speaker Paul Ryan lampooned President Trump at a charity dinner Thursday night, mocking his Twitter habits, his former top adviser Steve Bannon and his Big Apple roots. Ryan, who...