October 25, 2017
Residents living out bathroom nightmare resort to tossing poop out the window
The Bronx landlord forcing tenants to share a single bathroom during renovations is doing the same thing at another property he is rehabbing — and those residents are so desperate...
I was 14, confused, and ended up as Charles Manson's lover
Dianne Lake was just 14 years old when she first met Charles Manson. Her parents were hippies who moved in the same circles as the charismatic cult leader, who would...
Veteran's speech 'resonated' with Jets after tough Dolphins loss
After the Jets got done stretching at the beginning of practice Wednesday, linebacker Demario Davis gathered the team in the middle of the field and delivered an impassioned speech, emphasizing...
Second woman claims George H.W. Bush grabbed her butt
A second woman on Wednesday came forward to claim George H.W. Bush touched her butt during a photo shoot — and said he made a creepy joke to her about...
Ex-Apollo Global exec charged with defrauding investors out of $290K
Federal regulators on Wednesday charged a former senior partner at Leon Black’s Apollo Global Management with defrauding investors out of $290,000. For 3 ¹/₂ years ended in June 2013, Ali...
Fugitive Nigerian playboy’s yacht spotted at marina in Mexico
Nigerian fugitive and New York playboy Kola Aluko, who is wanted for his role in a $1.76 billion oil scam, may be hiding in plain sight on his $80 million...
Bank of Internet was under 16-month SEC investigation
Online lender Bank of Internet was the subject of a formal 16-month Securities and Exchange Commission investigation, according to a report. The company, led by Chief Executive Greg Garrabrants, was...
Penn State better than Ohio State and you're getting points
One of the biggest games of the season has produced one of the most surprising lines. Following Penn State’s impressive 29-point win over Michigan, in which the undefeated Nittany Lions...
Facebook: We can't stop all live-stream suicides
Facebook is powerless to keep its live-streaming platform completely free of instances of self-harm and suicide, a company spokesperson said Wednesday. The sheer volume of content broadcast live on the...
Trump: My memory is better than Gold Star widow's
President Trump said Wednesday that his recollection of his phone conversation with the widow of an Army sergeant killed in Niger was more reliable than hers because he had “one...
Nets stun LeBron and Cavaliers
After building and then blowing a double-digit fourth-quarter lead the previous night, the shorthanded Nets had another Wednesday against LeBron James and the Cavaliers. This time they didn’t blow it....
Apple doesn’t want nipples or violence in its new TV shows
Apple has a long road ahead if it wants to compete with the likes of Netflix, and exclusive original content is the best way to get customers on board, but...
‘American Made’ sheds light on shady Arkansas airfield deals
There's only one mention of Bill Clinton in Tom Cruise’s new movie, “American Made,” which is about a Washington-sponsored operation in the early 1980s to send guns to rebel forces...
I rented out my womb — and they almost took my own son
Commercial surrogacy is increasingly popular in the US, though it’s only legal in some states. The most recently available reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the...
Fats Domino made even Vladimir Putin rock out
He was a pioneer of New Orleans R&B, had a major hand in the advent of rock ‘n’ roll and inspired the Beatles and Elvis Presley. But Antoine “Fats” Domino...
Imagine the NBA possibilities with legal marijuana: David Stern
David Stern has come around to a drug he used to campaign hard against. The only problem for players and medical marijuana advocates is he's three years removed from his...
Billionaire gives $1M to super PAC backing Rob Astorino
Billionaire Robert Mercer has poured $1 million into a new group backing GOP Westchester County Executive Robert Astorino. Mercer’s money, wired Monday, is all the cash raised by Win for...
Pelosi forgets about Bill Clinton's presidency
Nancy Pelosi may want to get her math straight before she starts talking about tax policy. The House minority leader took to Twitter on Wednesday evening to blast "trickle-down economics"...
Ackman loses big time as Chipotle shares plunge
Chipotle Mexican Grill once again has Bill Ackman clutching his stomach — and his wallet. The silver-haired hedgie behind Pershing Square suffered a $142 million paper loss on Wednesday after...
One Rangers line performing up to Alain Vigneault's expectations
There hasn’t been a lot of bright spots for the Rangers, as they bring a 2-6-2 record into the Garden on Thursday night to take on old pal Derek Stepan...
Mets could turn to familiar coach to solve infield issues
The Mets’ problematic infield defense has team officials considering a reunion with a displaced member of the coaching staff. According to industry sources, Tim Teufel, who was reassigned within the...
Man arrested after living with aunt’s dead body for weeks
A Georgia man was arrested Tuesday after he was accused of concealing the death of his aunt inside her apartment. Charles Peters, 37, was arrested after police found the dead...
State senator says rival's attack on skipped votes is a 'distraction'
The married Democratic lawmaker who didn’t vote on the state budget because he was reportedly overseas with a gal pal accused County Executive Rob Astorino on Wednesday of trying to...
George H.W. Bush clarifies why he touches women's butts
President George H.W. Bush explained on Wednesday why he has occasionally touched woman's butts during photo ops. A spokesman for Bush released the remarks one day after actress Heather Lind...
Troubled gun lawyer ordered to turn over star-studded client list
Self-proclaimed gun lawyer-to-the-stars John Chambers was ordered to fork over his extensive client list — opening the door to the feds probing movie stars and comedians who may have obtained...
Dorm defecator turns laundry machines into personal toilet
Laundry day is extra crappy for students at an Illinois college — where a fecal fiend has turned the school's washing machines into his own personal toilet. At least eight...
How Christian Hackenberg is handling Jets irrelevancy
On Wednesday, Christian Hackenberg did his best Matt Ryan impression. Last week, it was Jay Cutler. The week before that was Tom Brady. This is life for the second-year Jets...
Burger King wages yet another war with McDonald's
Coulrophobes should steer clear of Burger King this Halloween. The burger chain expecting lots and lots of clowns next week. The chain announced today in a video release that they...
Hillary Clinton: The Republican Party is 'imploding'
Hillary Clinton said during an interview Wednesday that the Republican Party is "imploding" and she is worried the GOP is becoming captive to a far-right "cabal." "There are a lot...
Ohio State vs. Penn State: Take the favored Buckeyes
The North Star from Northcoast Sports Service joins The Post’s college and NFL bettor’s guides for 2017. Go to ncsports.com to view a sample of the Power Sweep newsletter. OHIO...
Why doesn't Hillary's 'dossier' trick count as treason?
What’s the difference between the infamous Russian dossier on Donald Trump and that random fake-news story you saw on Facebook last year? The latter was never used by America’s intelligence...
Pharmacist in deadly meningitis outbreak cleared of murder
BOSTON (AP) — A pharmacist at a facility whose tainted drugs sparked a nationwide meningitis outbreak that killed 76 people was cleared Wednesday of murder but was convicted of mail...
Puerto Rico relief effort brings ICE, National Guard together
Matthew Shook, working for ICE Homeland Security Investigations, flew to Puerto Rico in late September -- just a day after Robert Hansen did so for the New York National Guard....
Sorry, Sen. Flake: Trump is the 'new normal'
Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona on Tuesday issued an unprecedented indictment of the behavior and practices of the president of the United States, who also happens to be the leader...
Man left map to missing wife's body before killing himself
PORTAGE, Mich. — A man suspected for months in the disappearance of his wife killed himself and left a map that led police to her body in a remote hunting...
The real villain in the 'sanctuary cities' debate
Thanks to the difficulties of running as a Republican in a blue state in the age of Trump and the toxic legacy left her by Chris Christie, it’s unlikely New...
'Spiritual leader' brutally punished kids who died on farm
DENVER — A woman acting as a "spiritual leader" to a small group of people living on a Colorado farm ordered two girls kept in a car without food or...
Menendez didn't disclose gifts because of 'friendship exception': staffer
Bob Menendez didn’t disclose gifts from his wealthy doctor friend on U.S. Senate financial disclosure forms because of a “friendship exception,” a staffer to the New Jersey senator testified during...
Yankees and Girardi intrigue grows as two sides set to meet
Hal Steinbrenner, Brian Cashman and Joe Girardi have worked together for a decade that has included the building of a new Yankee Stadium, winning a World Series title and an...
How to keep sex hot in a long-term relationship
It is easy to assume our sex lives suffer in a long-term relationship. Mismatched libidos, stress and boredom can each play a part. But pleasure between the sheets doesn’t have...
Clinton's collusion: Who will investigate the new Russia scandal?
After more than a year of lying denials, Hillary Clinton’s campaign and the Democratic National Committee now stand exposed as the funders of that salacious dossier alleging years of collusion...
Wannabe model tattoos her cat to make it 'glamorous'
A stunning blonde could face criminal proceedings for tattooing her cat to make it as "glamorous" as her. Busty fitness fanatic Elena Ivanickaya, from Chernihiv in Ukraine, decided to have...
Are we seeing the last of Joc Pederson with the Dodgers?
Against righty ace Justin Verlander, the Dodgers put lefty-swinging Joc Pederson in left field over fellow lefty swinger Andre Ethier because he handles top-end fastballs better than Ethier and also...
Trump administration reportedly pushing for drone strikes in Niger
The US military is moving towards armed Reaper drones in Niger -- which would provide lethal force against terrorists -- following the recent killing of four Green Berets, a report...
Wannabe socialite busted for ripping off luxury hotel, jet company
A grifter socialite armed with an alias and a taste for the high life was busted for ripping off a string of victims — including a pal for a stay...
Don't forget: Hollywood cheered for Roman Polanski
An online petition calling on the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to eject Roman Polanski has gathered tens of thousands of signatures, and rightly so. The Academy rushed...
Mississippi students need permission slips to read 'To Kill A Mockingbird'
BILOXI, Miss. — A Mississippi school district will resume teaching "To Kill A Mockingbird" after the book was pulled from a junior high reading list. The Sun Herald reports that...
Islanders keep finding ways to not play Josh Ho-Sang
A day after Doug Weight said Josh Ho-Sang could potentially return to the lineup as soon as Thursday, the Islanders demoted the rookie to AHL Bridgeport. Winners of three straight...
Calling out town council bigotry in Jersey
Cheers to New Jersey Attorney General Christopher Porrino for taking strong legal action against Mahwah for trying to prevent Orthodox Jews from moving in or even using the township’s public...
Remains of teen soldier missing since Korean War to be buried
TRENTON, N.J. — The remains of a teenage soldier from New Jersey who went missing during the Korean War will be buried next month at Arlington National Cemetery. Officials say...
Hot gangbanger's mugshot could get her sprung
A California gang member’s mugshot has fans drooling on Facebook, with some even offering to pay to spring her from jail. Mirella Ponce, who authorities said is a Tiny Rascal...
Eli Manning: It's on me to make this offense better
Jerry Reese knew what was coming. After making no changes to the Giants’ offensive line in the offseason, the general manager finally had to explain his reasoning for bringing back...
Complaint claims Clinton, DNC broke the law by hiding dossier payments
Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign and the Democratic National Committee both broke the law by hiding payments to unearth dirt on Donald Trump, according to a complaint filed Wednesday with...
You just met the real Mickey Callaway, a baseball lifer living his 2nd dream
It wasn’t an act. It wasn’t a show. It wasn’t for the television cameras or for the large media gathering. Mickey Callaway’s introductory press conference at Citi Field — when...
School investigates photos of teens in KKK robes
Two photos on social media showing students in Ku Klux Klan robes have prompted backlash at a Virginia high school. Chesapeake Public School officials said they are investigating two controversial...
School persuaded students to volunteer for de Blasio campaign
The 3 R’s on offer at one of the city’s elite high schools are reading, writing -- and recruitment for Mayor de Blasio's campaign. Staten Island Tech, one of the...
Family reunited with stolen Shih Tzu
A Queens family was finally reunited with their pilfered pooch on Wednesday. “I’m so happy! I’m so relieved!” Doris Campos, 25, exclaimed Wednesday moments after learning that her family’s beloved...
Bipartisan healthcare bill would reduce ObamaCare premiums
WASHINGTON --- A bipartisan healthcare bill to offer a short-term fix to Obamacare would save taxpayers money and not kick patients off the insurance rolls, according to new report Wednesday....
Cops say details in 'abducted' jogger's story don't add up
Investigators are poking holes in Sherri Papini's abducted jogger story. The Shasta County Sheriff's Office released new details about her disappearance on Wednesday — saying they found numerous inconsistencies in...
NY, NJ Republicans reject tax plan over elimination of state deductions
WASHINGTON – Several Republicans in New York and New Jersey, upset at plans to eliminate state and local state deductions in the federal tax overhaul, say they will reject a...
Returning to the Garden, Derek Stepan has a plan for 'rough day'
Derek Stepan has a plan for Thursday. He’s just not sure he will follow it. He wants to keep the emotions off the ice when his new team meets his...
This X-rated, 24-hour Halloween party has in-house 'counseling'
You know what’s scarier than a gruesome Halloween costume? Facing your inner demons — and that’s exactly what the neo-club kids from House of Yes want partiers to do at...
Cam Newton's war with the media takes a new turn
It's Cam "Superman" Newton against the media world. Newton's contentious relationship with Panthers reporters continued in a new form Wednesday when the quarterback walked off the stage in the middle...
Why women are no longer standing by their man
For women married to political titans, “stand by your man” has long been the rule of thumb. Few can forget how Hillary Clinton remained loyal to husband Bill through a...
State to study cause of high cancer rates on Staten Island
Gov. Cuomo announced Wednesday that the state will conduct a health study to examine the cause of higher cancer rates on Staten Island --- after borough officials complained that Mayor...
You'll soon be able to control your dreams
Aren’t nightmares just the worst? There you are, trying to catch a few well-deserved Zs when you’re torn from your peaceful slumber and tossed into whatever hellish experience your brain...
Exec is accused of violating every HR policy ever
A male executive at a national headhunting firm preyed on his female underling — groping her breasts, saying he wanted to "suck on her boobies," and humping her office door,...
Progressives' Virginia nightmare and other comments
Political scribe: Why Dems Fear Their Own Candidate There’s a reason Democrat Ralph Northam is leading in the hotly contested Virginia gubernatorial race, says National Journal’s Josh Kraushaar. It’s because...
St. John's launches scholarship for kids of uniformed heroes
St. John’s University is launching a new scholarship program to honor America’s heroes in uniform -- by offering their children a new $2,000 annual scholarship. The St. John’s Service Scholarship...
Steelers make an example of problem WR, and it might have worked
Maybe there is a solution that ends in harmony for Martavis Bryant and the Steelers, after all. Bryant, who missed all of last season because of a suspension, has done...
Sumner Redstone's ex won't be getting his NYC penthouse
First ailing media mogul Sumner Redstone kicked his ex-girlfriend out of his Beverly Hills home, now a Manhattan judge has booted her from his New York penthouse in the Hotel...
Man accused of killing, eating ex not competent to stand trial
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — An Indiana man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend and eating parts of her body isn't mentally competent to stand trial, a judge ruled Wednesday. Clark County Circuit...
Firm that landed Puerto Rico power contract threatens San Juan mayor
The two-year-old energy company that was awarded $300 million to repair Puerto Rico's crippled power grid threatened on Wednesday to pull its 44 workers from San Juan over Mayor Carmen...
Tournament won't give winning golfer trophy since she's a girl
A Massachusetts high school golfer, who won a tournament by four shots, won’t go home with the first-place trophy -- because she’s a girl. Emily Nash, a junior at Lunenburg...
Cowboys say player's release had nothing to do with anthem protest
If Damontre Moore wants to continue to raise his fist at the conclusion of the national anthem, it won't be on the Cowboys sidelines. Moore was one of two remaining...
Patient dies after hospital botches chemo treatment
Health investigators in Minnesota are questioning at least one nurse at an assisted living facility after a deceased patient who was scheduled to receive 42 doses of chemotherapy medications in...
Biden says he's 'not going to decide not to run' for president
NEW YORK — Former Vice President Joe Biden hasn't decided to run for president in 2020. But he's decided that he's "not going to decide not to run." Got it?...
The concerns hanging over UFC's MSG return
UFC 217 at Madison Square Garden is the biggest and best that the UFC has to offer but fans aren’t rushing to the box office to get their tickets. With...
The JFK assassination files will be released on Thursday
More than 3,000 top secret files related to the murder of President John J. Kennedy will be released on Thursday. "The long anticipated release of the #JFKFiles will take place...
Man dressed up as elderly woman he killed to cash her checks: cops
An Illinois man, who was charged Monday with the two-decades old murder of a 71-year-old woman, allegedly disguised himself as the elderly victim on multiple occasions and forged her signature...
Dad abandoned 5-year-old son in woods and fled: cops
HATTIESBURG, Miss. — Authorities are searching for a Mississippi man accused of abandoning his 5-year-old son in the woods. Wayne County Sheriff Jody Ashley said they’re searching for 32-year-old Richard...
New Steelers star doesn't need porn star to get his bike back
JuJu Smith-Schuster is quickly emerging as a popular player for the Steelers as the No. 2 wide receiver behind superstar Antonio Brown. Smith-Schuster's amazing touchdown celebration and stolen bicycle earned...
This Justin Turner story shows Don Mattingly's Dodgers impact
LOS ANGELES -- Don Mattingly watched Game 1 of the World Series and felt pride. Not regret about another chance at finally being part of the Fall Classic. Pride. Mattingly...
Barry Diller revives $250M plan to build floating park at Pier 55
Barry Diller is not giving in to pier pressure after all! The billionaire announced Wednesday that he’s reviving a $250 million plan to transform a rotting Hudson River pier into...
Girlfriend of man killed by off-duty cop breaks down recalling shooting
The girlfriend of a Brooklyn man shot dead by an off-duty cop sobbed on the stand Wednesday as she recounted the final moments of his life. "He was face down,...
Teen accused of killing parents told 911 dispatcher he 'snapped'
AUGUSTA, Maine — Court testimony revealed on Wednesday that a teenager charged with killing his parents told a police dispatcher he “snapped” on the night of the stabbings. Andrew Balcer...
Celebrity hair collecting is a bizarre and expensive hobby
A hair-raising collector’s item can fetch as much as $300,000 from crazed superfans across the globe. Paul Fraser, a British celebrity hair supplier from Bristol, sells bunches as well as...
Pervy publisher is the Harvey Weinstein of the art world: suit
A prominent Manhattan publisher has been accused of very Harvey Weinstein-like behavior in a new lawsuit by a former employer who says she was punished professionally for reporting his perverted...
Teacher who told students to 'speak American' is back
A New Jersey teacher who sparked protests after telling students to “speak American” has returned to the classroom and delivered an apology, according to a report. English teacher Laura Amico,...
$600-a-meal sushi joint has been serving unsanitary tuna
Something is fishy at New York's most expensive sushi restaurant. Manhattan's three Michelin-starred Masa -- where a meal costs a minimum of $595 per person -- has been serving unsanitary...
Man who dismembered wife gets 40 years in prison
WELCH, W.Va. — A man who pleaded guilty to shooting his wife and dismembering her body last year has been sentenced to up to 40 years in prison. The Bluefield...
Kellogg's called out for 'racist' cartoon on cereal box
Kellogg's was served up several spoonfuls of shame Tuesday for a cereal box cartoon that featured a bunch of light-colored Corn Pops hanging out in a mall — while a...
UK's notorious cat killer may be behind latest gruesome slaying
Britain’s most prolific cat-killer may have gotten his paws yet another helpless feline. The “Croydon cat killer” — a sadist who has slaughtered more than 250 felines — is believed...
Mom went to cops over son bragging about murder: lawyers
CLEVELAND — The mother of a man charged with killing a teenage girl he’d recruited to rob a bank contacted police after learning he had bragged about the slaying, a...
First hint at how Nets will handle the D'Angelo Russell worries
LeBron James and his Cavaliers are a daunting enough task under any circumstances. But now the Nets are likely to face Cleveland on Wednesday night without D’Angelo Russell, their leading...
Man charged with killing pregnant girlfriend, unborn child
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Authorities say a pregnant woman found dead in South Carolina was killed by her boyfriend in North Carolina before being left on the side of a road....
'Thank You for Your Service' digs into the horror of military PTSD
The messy reality of military post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is at the heart of “Thank You for Your Service,” a thoughtful drama which sags when it tries to shoehorn its...
Man charged for encouraging friend's suicide pleads not guilty
SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah man accused of encouraging a high school friend to hang herself and filming the act has pleaded not guilty to a murder charge. Court...
It's time to change the Eric Bledsoe narrative
Now that Eric Bledsoe is on his way out, the Suns have to figure out how to maximize the return for the frustrated guard. ESPN.com reported on Tuesday that Phoenix...
Nurse discovers brain tumor because her nipples leaked
When Kirsty Lane noticed her nipples were leaking and she was suffering headaches, mood swings and irregular periods, she put it down to stress. But a general practitioner told the...
The Japanese subway is truly terrifying on Halloween
Halloween is no longer for Westerners only. It’s now a billion-dollar industry in Japan, where Tokyo’s enthusiastic revelers turn their subway system into a rolling pagan party. As the Daily...
The universe shouldn't exist, according to science
Our existence is one giant, inexplicable head scratch. The universe shouldn’t technically exist, according to top scientists who have spent their careers trying to figure out how the beginning of...
Brooklyn family builds spooky pumpkin display
For the 9th year, an amazing Halloween pumpkin display takes over the front lawn of a Boerum Hill home in Brooklyn, featuring more than 35 pumpkins total.
Kids today aren't huge fans Halloween candy after all
Stocking up for Halloween this year? You might want to go easy on the candy. New research indicates American children may be becoming more health conscious – with more than...
NYC mayoral candidate once tried to hijack an airplane
A vote for him isn’t politics as usual. New York City’s newest mayoral candidate once hijacked an airplane with a handgun and demanded it be flown to Antarctica or Argentina...
This ancient Turkish town is about to disappear forever
A part of the world’s history is about to disappear forever. The ancient Turkish city of Hasankeyf, which lies in south-east Turkey’s Batman province, is 12,000-years-old. The Romans, Byzantines, Turkic...
Porn star wants to replace exploded fake butt with 'glass' implants
Transexual glamor model Mia Maffia became one of the first British women to have butt implants, and nearly died when they exploded – but now she is back for more....
Disturbing video shows teens attack woman holding baby
One person was arrested after a group of teens attacked a mom holding a 6-month-old baby in a violent assault caught on video. Police took a teen girl into custody...
This artificial intelligence may start tracking you soon
It’s already 1984 in China. For the last year, the people of Hangzhou, China – a city of more than nine million – have had every moment of their lives...
Clooney's clunky 'Suburbicon' is a real missed opportunity
George Clooney adapting and directing a Coen brothers screenplay seems like a natural move: He’s been reliably great in their films, even lesser ones like “Hail, Caesar!” But “Suburbicon” is...
Sorority girl brags about slapping pledge for kissing black man
A University of Florida sorority girl can be heard bragging about slapping a pledge for kissing a black man in a damning audio clip. The recording, which was leaked by...
Apple engineer's daughter leaks video of iPhone X
The daughter of an Apple engineer has filmed herself exploring the hotly anticipated iPhone X and uploaded the video to YouTube, weeks before its launch. Dad’s bosses clearly weren’t impressed...
Roomba maker's shares tumble on fears of a price war
Wall Street is worried that the Roomba is about to get dust kicked in its face. Shares of iRobot, the company that makes the floor-crawling vacuum, plunged as much as...
401(k)s still on the table despite Trump's vow to keep limits
President Trump on Wednesday backed away from his pledge to totally protect the annual cap on 401(k) plans — saying a plan by congressional Republicans to lower the limit could...
Woman says surgeons mistakenly removed her breasts and uterus
An Oregon woman is suing surgeons who left her irreparably damaged when they unnecessarily removed her breasts and uterus, she said. Elisha Cooke-Moore, 36, had a recommended double mastectomy and...
Stalkers are using 'commercial spyware' to track their victims
Creepy smartphone apps which can trace your every move and access your camera and microphone are being used by stalkers. Police use “commercial spyware” to track down crooks, suspicious lovers...
Doctors perform incredible surgery on baby inside womb
A baby boy diagnosed with a spine deformity has undergone life-changing surgery while still inside the womb. His mom was 24 weeks pregnant when doctors lifted her womb out of...
Chiropractors are hiding a deadly secret
More than half of patients treated by chiropractors suffer side-effects and at least 26 in the UK are feared to have died, a Sun investigation reveals. There are now more...
Garbage truck crashes into store called A Beautiful Mess
HENRIETTA, NY — A runaway garbage truck has slammed into the front of a New York gift shop named A Beautiful Mess, causing extensive damage. Owner Jeri Flack says he...
City on the hook for $95B in retiree health benefits
The city's liability to cover future costs of health benefits to its retirees now stands at $95 billion -- and is growing at a rate of $5 billion annually, according...
Why Steve Wozniak won't buy the iPhone X
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak said in an interview this week that he has no plans to upgrade to the iPhone X as...
Inside the Islamic State's 'prison of death'
The walls of the torture chamber bear the most devastating reminders of what this place once was. The prisoners writing on these walls knew their fate: They were going to...
Trump brags about his Ivy League education
President Trump on Wednesday blamed the media for making him look bad — and boasted about his intelligence and Ivy League pedigree. “You know people don’t understand, I went to...
How to stop stressing over money once and for all
If you have been stressing about money, you are not alone. So, what do you do about it? One of the things that I notice is the more that I...
New data proves subway waits are as long as you thought
Straphangers lost a combined 35,000 hours every weekday for an entire year during the morning rush because of delayed subway trains — and the wait times are getting increasingly worse,...
The curious case of Dodgers' $22M star shunning the World Series
The Dodgers are paying a lot of money to players who are not on the World Series roster, but one guy was oddly missing from the clubhouse who could still...
Massachusetts might adopt a new time zone
Massachusetts is considering whether to leap ahead into the Atlantic Time Zone – eliminating the practice of setting clocks forward and back. Darkness arrives early in New England, which sits...
Trump campaign's data firm asked Assange for help on Clinton emails
The head of a data firm that worked on Donald Trump's presidential campaign approached Wikileaks founder Julian Assange for help in finding the 33,000 missing emails from Hillary Clinton's private...
Trump says uranium deal probe is the new Watergate
President Trump called the investigation into a uranium deal with Russia that is linked to Hillary Clinton "Watergate: modern age." "The uranium sale to Russia and the way it was...
Brave or foolish man grabs 100 balloons, floats into the sky
It’s the real-life “Up,” but without all the sad parts! On Monday, British traveler Tom Morgan strapped himself to a chair tied to 100 helium balloons, and floated for 15.5...
The face of the Red Sox won't be seen for a long time
A painful 2017 season will spill into 2018 for Dustin Pedroia. The Red Sox stalwart second baseman, a fringe Hall of Fame candidate, will miss at least the first couple...
DA charged with covering up police chief's sex-toy beatdown
Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota and his chief of investigations were charged with helping cover up the brutal assault of a man who stole a stash of porn and...
Pentagon sent elite forces to Niger to search for missing soldier
The Pentagon quickly dispatched elite warriors to Africa after a Special Forces unit had been ambushed by terrorist-affiliated militants, fearing that a missing soldier could have been captured by the...
Trump says 'willing to negotiate' on 401(k) limits
President Trump said he “may be willing to negotiate” with Congressional Republicans on lowering how much Americans can contribute to their 401(k) retirement accounts — just two days after promising...
Teen arrested in Columbia grad's murder
Panamanian authorities have arrested a teenager for allegedly killing a Columbia University graduate earlier this year, according to reports out of Central America on Tuesday. The 17-year-old suspect was linked...
Ex-Navy SEAL tears up recalling dog killed on Bergdahl hunt
A ex-Navy SEAL broke down and cried on the witness stand Wednesday as he testified about a military dog killed on a mission to find Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who...
Vegas killer's laptop is missing its hard drive
A laptop found in Las Vegas mass killer Stephen Paddock’s hotel room was missing its hard drive – depriving officials of possible clues on why he unleashed his attack, ABC...
MTA will ban all alcohol advertisements from stations
The MTA board voted Wednesday to ban all alcohol advertisements from its properties starting in the New Year. The MTA will no longer accept ads for alcohol, including beer, wine...
Knicks whispers are growing about Jeff Hornacek's offense
The triangle is gone, but the Knicks still can’t seem to grasp Jeff Hornacek’s high-tempo offense. And that’s an awful sign for a Knicks coach hired by ousted Phil Jackson....
USA 101: College creates mandatory patriotism class
POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. — An evangelical Christian college in Missouri is now requiring freshmen to take a class aimed at encouraging patriotism. The College of the Ozarks has unveiled a...
The NFL wants to hear from Colin Kaepernick
When two dozen NFL representatives and players met last week to discuss the issues behind a league-wide protest during the national anthem, it was strange that the guy who started...
Melissa Leo is a terrifying Mother Superior in 'Novitiate'
Holy moly, Melissa Leo makes a scary Mother Superior. In “Novitiate,” a coming-of-age drama set in an American convent during the 1960s, she plays one hell of a sadistic nun,...
Slain Vegas cop's mom dies of broken heart after son's funeral
The mother of a Las Vegas police officer killed during the mass shooting on Route 91 suffered a heart attack hours after her son's funeral, and died two days later....
DeMarcus Cousins has just one Kings regret
Pelicans star DeMarcus Cousins finally got his wish last season when the Kings traded him. His only regret? Not getting out sooner. In an interview with ESPN's Marc J. Spears,...
State Police dog killed by friendly fire during raid
A hero police dog was accidentally killed by friendly fire when a pit bull attacked him during a raid on a house in upstate New York, the state police said....
Campus shocked by former student's arrest for anti-black graffiti
Students at Eastern Michigan University said they were shocked to learn that a man charged in connection to anti-black graffiti on the campus is a former black student at the...
Sallie Krawcheck delivers thinly veiled jab at Harvey Weinstein
Sallie Krawcheck has a few choice words when it comes to the subject of Harvey Weinstein. “Don’t molest your employees,” the financial pro declared in a thinly veiled reference to...
Slain cop's dad breaks down seeing grisly autopsy photos
The father of slain NYPD Officer Brian Moore broke down in tears while looking at gruesome autopsy photos of his son's gunshot wounds during the accused cop killer's trial in...
Vile details surface about alleged sex-trafficking kingpin
A Florida man who allegedly lured women into a sex-trafficking ring kept them captive amid a “climate of fear,” including one victim who told investigators she was forced to have...
Trump asked about changing Denali's name back to Mt. McKinley
President Trump was so determined to reverse his predecessor’s legacy that he asked Alaska’s two senators if he should change the name of the US’ largest mountain back to Mt....
The Barstool-ESPN marriage was doomed from the start
Sam Ponder's tweets were the face of the downfall of "Barstool Van Talk," but the destruction went much deeper than that. Dan "Big Cat" Katz and PFT Commenter opened up...
Firewalker falls face-first into burning coals
A woman in India stumbled while walking across burning coals, falling face-first in the extremely hot pit. Luckily, people in the crowd reacted quickly and pulled her to safety before...
Tony Romo: This is why I am great at broadcasting
He has been immersed in the NFL since 2004, studying each week how defenses would plot their attack. So nothing has changed this fall now that he's analyzing how swarming...
Vegas shooter's brother busted on child porn charges
The brother of Las Vegas mass killer Stephen Paddock has been arrested on child porn charges, according to a report. Bruce Paddock, who has a lengthy criminal history, was busted...
Woman asks 'Sperminator' for help conceiving on 'Maury'
It’s not easy to shock Maury Povich. But Ari Nagel, the Brooklyn-based sperm donor extraordinaire better known as “The Sperminator,” managed to do just that on the “Maury” show on...
Dad allegedly fathered 8 kids by daughter he kept as sex slave
An Argentinian sicko fathered eight children with his own daughter — whom he kept as a sex slave for more than 20 years, according to reports. Domingo Bulacio, 56, began...
Blood transfusions from pregnant women may be risky for men
The Red Cross won’t tell men if their blood transfusion came from a pregnant woman even though new research has found the blood of a once pregnant woman can kill...
Ryan says Justice Department is 'stonewalling' requests for dossier info
House Speaker Paul Ryan on Wednesday accused The Trump administration’s Justice Department of “stonewalling“ lawmakers’ requests for documents that spell out who paid for a dossier on Donald Trump. “We’ve...
This bill could protect models from sexual harassment
A soon-to-debut New York amendment seeks to declaw the catwalk. Assemblywoman Nily Rozic this week will introduce the Models’ Harassment Protection Act, an amendment to state law that aims to...
Teen's dad says she will not 'live in fear' after splash attack
The father of the teen splashed in the face with rubbing alcohol and called a “white b—ch” said his daughter “is not going to be afraid” as a result of...
Government can now spy on US citizens it deems 'homegrown violent extremists'
The government updated its interpretation of which US citizens can be subjected to physical or digital surveillance to include "homegrown violent extremists" following mass killings in California and Florida by...
Lawmaker embarrassed by Cub Scout blames boy's mom, 'mainstream media'
A Colorado state lawmaker is blaming the “mainstream media” and the mother of a Cub Scout for “reviving the controversy” behind comments she made in 2013 that seemingly linked higher...
Slime from this 300 million-year-old creature could create bulletproof body armor
Older than the dinosaurs, slime from a primitive creature could be used for future bulletproof body armor. The hagfish is more than 300 million years old and it lives out...
The devastating moment ESPN's Chris Mortensen told wife about his cancer
Chris Mortensen was told he looks good. "As long as you can see me, things are good," Mortensen replied. Mortensen is learning being a cancer survivor is a lifetime job,...
These inventions wouldn't exist if we had never traveled to space
When you think of NASA, you probably think of astronauts and space shuttles. What’s less known is that since its inception in 1958, the US space agency has gone well...
63-year-old badass takes down armed robber with his bare hands
Pennsylvania police have arrested 38-year-old John Ryall for robbery, assault and terroristic threats after he allegedly attempted to rob a bank. Luckily, Robert Sakosky was at the bank at the...
Plastic surgery is the newest way to score a promotion
Getting work done could help you get more work. Marie, a 27-year-old fashion and lifestyle blogger in Los Angeles [who declined to give her last name], has seen her web...
Poker superstar is a $10 million cheat: court
LONDON — He's long been a winner at cards, but American poker star Phil Ivey's good fortune does not extend to Britain's Supreme Court — he lost a major case...
How I picked an all-time NBA Draft bust at No. 1
When the Cavaliers drafted UNLV stud Anthony Bennett first overall in the 2013 draft, mostly everyone was stunned by a reach selection in an utterly weak draft class. What's even...
Invisible solar panels could eventually power your home
Solar energy has the potential to totally destroy our reliance on fossil fuels, so why aren’t we all running on power from the sun? Solar panels aren’t as bulky and...
Amazon tightens its death grip on retail
Amazon has tightened its stranglehold on the e-commerce business. New research shows that Amazon will control 44 percent of all online sales in the US this year, according to eMarketer...
The story behind Michael Bisping's gym controversy
UFC star Michael Bisping is being sued for alleged assault after arguing with another gym-goer over a set of weights, before allegedly grabbing him by the throat. Bisping, 28, is...
Couple's grisly Halloween gag prompts visit from cops
Neighbors of one New Jersey couple think their Halloween display is so offensive, it ought to be a crime. The grisly holiday scene shows a bloodied Toyota Supra pinning a...
Scientists accidentally created better, healthier bacon
Bacon is love, bacon is life and now scientists want to make it even better (?). New research using the groundbreaking CRISPR gene editing process has led to pigs which...
Apple working to improve battery life on iOS 11
iOS 11 brings over a variety of new features and improvements for both iPhone and iPad. But the new software release, now installed on nearly 60 percent of compatible devices,...
Dow retreats from its record high on lackluster earnings
Wall Street was slightly lower Wednesday after a barrage of lackluster earnings reports from companies, including AT&T, and Dow component Boeing weighed after revealing a surprise charge in the latest...
14 arrests made for bribery scheme involving NYC building inspectors
Fourteen people – including two city inspectors and a certified asbestos investigator – were busted Wednesday in three bribery schemes that resulted in shady inspections and construction work at properties...
What does Willy Hernangomez have to do to crack Knicks rotation?
BOSTON — In case Jeff Hornacek didn’t notice, Juancho Hernangomez, the younger brother of Willy who plays for the Nuggets, tweeted out the numbers. With the club down 18 late...
Coke is winning the battle against Pepsi
Coca-Cola Co.’s quarterly profit and revenue topped analysts’ estimates, helped by a 3 percent rise in North American sales as it gains market share over archrival PepsiCo. The company sold...
This scientist thinks he knows why we haven't found aliens yet
We know our galaxy is huge and that there’s an untold number of other galaxies out there in the unimaginably large universe. We also know that there’s bound to be...
Toys 'R' Us vendors are shipping again, lawyer says
Vendors to Toys "R" Us have resumed shipping top products, a bankruptcy lawyer said Tuesday, allowing the retailer to stock its shelves ahead of the all-important holiday season. “Inventory is...
This wasp tore a bee in half and flew away with its torso
This is the moment a wasp pounced on a fuzzy bumble bee and gnawed it clean in half, before flying away with its still moving torso. In a disturbing display...
Amazon wants the keys to your front door
https://youtu.be/wn7DBdaUNLA Amazon has plans to drop off packages directly into shoppers’ homes. The world’s largest online retailer on Wednesday announced Amazon Key, a lock and camera system that users control...
Man hiding from cops calls 911 after getting stuck
SALT LAKE CITY — Authorities say a Utah man who was hiding from police and fled arrest had to call 911 to be rescued after getting stuck in his hiding...
Einstein self-help advice sold at auction for $1.3 million
Self-help advice from Albert Einstein doesn't come cheap: A note he wrote on how to lead a happy life has been sold at auction for $1.3 million. The Nobel Prize winner’s...
US ambassador probed over remarks at Peace Corps event
US Ambassador to New Zealand Scott Brown admitted on Wednesday that he is being investigated by the State Department for telling some guests at a Peace Corps event that they...
Carlyle Group's founders step back for new leaders in shakeup
After leading the Carlyle Group for 30 years, David Rubenstein is stepping down from day-to-day management of the private equity powerhouse he co-founded in 1987. But the 68-year old executive...
Mom kidnapped by Taliban speaks out for first time
The Pennsylvania woman kidnapped by Taliban-linked militants said the terrorists forced her to have an abortion — because her husband refused to join them. “They were very angry because Joshua...
Apple is struggling ahead of iPhone X launch
Apple has been cutting corners as it scrambles to crank out more iPhone X’s ahead of their launch next week, according to a report. The Cupertino, Calif., tech giant recently...
US passports have weakened under Trump
Making America great again hasn’t translated well to passport bragging rights. Singapore was named the country with the most powerful passport in the world — while the US travel document...
Ex-cop on trial for rape kills himself after SWAT team standoff
An ex-cop-turned-fugitive who cut off his GPS ankle monitor ahead of his rape trial killed himself with a high-powered rifle Tuesday, ending a six-hour standoff with police. Tommie Griffin, a...
Man flipped golf cart while driving drunk: cops
LAS CRUCES, N.M. — A New Mexico man is facing charges after authorities say he drove a golf cart while drunk and crashed it into a fence. The Dona Ana...
Dognapper steals Shih Tzu from family's front yard
This is the moment a brazen dognapper steals a Queens family's beloved Shih Tzu from their front yard, police said. The 2-year-old pooch named Chula was unleashed in the fenced...
Russian cybersecurity company admits taking NSA code
SAN FRANCISCO — Moscow-based Kaspersky Lab on Wednesday acknowledged that its security software had taken source code for a secret American hacking tool from a personal computer in the United...
Trump: Flake and Corker had no chance of getting re-elected
President Trump shot back at two retiring Republican senators who slammed him in blistering attacks on Tuesday, saying they're leaving the Senate because they had "zero chance of being elected."...
Cops say man splashed liquid in girl's face, called her 'white b--ch'
A man splashed an unknown liquid in a girl's face and called her a "white b--ch" as she was getting off a school bus in Queens, officials said. The 13-year-old...
Son who raped his mom gets 11 years in prison
A Cincinnati man charged with raping his 63-year-old mother has pleaded guilty and will serve more than a decade in prison. The 46-year-old man was sentenced to 11 years in prison...
Trump responds to dossier revelation: I'm the victim here
President Trump weighed in on a news report that revealed Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign paid a company to dig up dirt on Trump that ended up in a controversial...
NYC elections board admits to purging voters from rolls
The New York City Board of Elections reportedly admitted violating election laws by purging 200,000 voters from its rolls before last year’s presidential primary. The board agreed with the activist...
Woman forced to marry her rapist at 11 pushes for marriage law change
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Sherry Johnson was 11 years old when she was forced to marry her 20-year-old rapist through a loophole in a Florida law that doesn't set a minimum...
ISIS is on the verge of losing Iraq
BAGHDAD — Iraqi forces were about to launch an offensive to recapture the last patch of Iraqi territory still in the hands of Islamic State, the military said Wednesday. "Your...
This creepy unsolved mystery has been haunting TV audiences for 30 years
On a Sunday night in 1987, Max Headroom became conspiracy theory fodder, when a person wearing a mask of the iconic ‘80s character interrupted two TV broadcasts in Chicago. “I...
NAACP warns black travelers about flying American Airlines
The NAACP is warning African-Americans to be careful when flying on American Airlines — citing a “pattern of disturbing incidents” over several months. “In light of these confrontations, we have...
Two students fatally shot at Grambling State University
GRAMBLING, La. — A sheriff's spokesman says a student and his friend were fatally shot at Grambling State University after an altercation that began in a dorm room, and the...
Betances more enthused about Girardi's Yankees future than his own
After a rocky season that left him with a decreased role in the playoffs, Dellin Betances still would like to see Joe Girardi back as manager in 2018. “I don’t...
World Series-winning pitching coach on the Mets' radar
In a robust market for big-name pitching coaches the Mets will have plenty of sexy options, but also could promote from within. Mickey Callaway, named Mets manager this week, has...
Yasiel Puig takes love of 'Dodger Blue' to whole new level
LOS ANGELES — Leave it to Yasiel Puig for a hair-raising World Series experience. The Dodgers right fielder showed up at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday for Game 1 of the...
Henrik Lundqvist: Leg tweak the 'least of my concern'
It was a bit alarming when Henrik Lundqvist did not practice Tuesday, as the franchise goaltender had said he “twisted” his leg late in the second period of his team’s...
How Islanders' Casey Cizikas got job done with no stick and 1 glove
A man with no stick and one glove helped give life to the Islanders on Tuesday night. Already trailing the Coyotes 1-0 in the first period, the Islanders were handed...
Woman sues Wawa after slipping on 'hoagie guts'
DOVER, Del. — A Delaware judge says a woman who says she slipped on the remnants of a sandwich can continue her lawsuit against a popular convenience store chain. Lisa...
US considers steep increase in national park entry fees
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The National Park Service is considering a steep increase in entrance fees at 17 of its most popular parks, mostly in the West, to address a backlog...
Kershaw delivers in the biggest moment of his career
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to The Club, Clayton Kershaw. Your trial membership has been approved. Just don’t mess up your next assignment — or even better, have your team complete...
Why Nets are having so much trouble against 'shooting bigs'
ORLANDO, Fla. — Stretch bigs are wearing the Nets out. Tuesday was no different. After the Magic’s Nikola Vucevic poured in a career-high 41 points in the Nets’ home-opening win...
Political party to pay big bucks for Eminem rip-off
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — In a case that pitted Eminem's publisher against New Zealand's main conservative political party, a judge said the party breached copyright by using a song similar...
Kyrie Irving: There was a 'reason' why Knicks were attractive
BOSTON — Kyrie Irving explained for the first time why he put the Knicks on his August wish list, though did so with reservations, feeling more would be made of...
School bus driver charged with DUI
CENTREVILLE, Md. — Maryland State Police say a school bus driver has been charged with driving under the influence. Authorities say 54-year-old Dale Clark Jr. of Chester was charged with...
David Einhorn beginning to question his investment strategy
David Einhorn has a problem. After his Greenlight Capital has gotten walloped by the S&P 500 for years, the hedgie told his investors that he may have been investing via...
Dodgers get big contributions from two former castoffs
LOS ANGELES — The team that has run the largest payrolls in history the past few years won Game 1 of the World Series, in part, by dumpster diving. OK,...
New timeline in Las Vegas massacre may offer new insights
The New York Times has formed its own timeline of the Las Vegas massacre, which places the shooting of Mandalay Bay security guard Jesus Campos about one minute into the...
De Blasio spending over $3M a year to keep repeat offenders out of jail
He’s improving the quality of life — for low-level criminals. Mayor de Blasio is spending $3.5 million a year to spare thousands of repeat offenders a trip to Rikers Island —...
Definition 6 agency moving to the Garment Center
The digital and content agency Definition 6 is moving from the Flatiron to the Garment Center. The Atlanta firm has leased a prebuilt of 13,750 square feet taking up the...
Actress alleges George H.W. Bush groped her in since-deleted Instagram post
An actress claimed Tuesday that George H.W. Bush groped her during a photo shoot — with Barbara Bush just feet away — and the former president later apologized, calling it...
Stitches gets rich with Rich Hill
“Bring it on down to second chance-ville”... It’s official. Fourteen years after nipplegate, Justin Timberlake will bring his talents to Minnesota and provide the halftime entertainment for Super Bowl LII....