October 30, 2017
John Kelly calls Confederate general an 'honorable man'
President Trump's chief of staff John Kelly on Monday night praised Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee and said that "both sides" in the Civil War fought in good faith. Kelly...
Manafort indictment casts doubt over Trump's tax reform plans
How can Paul Manafort hurt your wealth? President Trump’s former campaign chief was charged in a 12-count indictment that included tax fraud, money laundering and — the most interesting one...
Robert Mueller's big catch was low-level, unpaid intern
While the Russia-obsessed media self-combust, the biggest takeaway isn’t “Russia collusion,” but the revelation, buried in footnotes, that the FBI has had in its possession “high-level” Trump campaign emails since...
Consumerist site shuts down after alleged mismanagement
Consumerist.com was shuttered as a stand-alone site Monday, triggering an angry blast from one of the top editors who blamed mismanagement for the closure. The site, operated by Consumer Reports,...
Pro-ADP proxy advice irks Ackman
Bill Ackman is not happy with proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services. The hedgie behind Pershing Square said ISS relied on “non-public, inaccurate and misleading information, claims, and arguments” it...
Columbia students team up with antifa to protest Mike Cernovich
Right-wing provocateur and Pizzagate conspiracy theorist Mike Cernovich gave a speech at Columbia University on Monday night -- prompting protests from students and members of New York City's "antifa" coalition....
MiMedx CEO accuses short sellers of 'unethical accusations'
There’s at least one CEO not willing to tolerate sniping from short sellers. Parker Petit, the chief executive of MiMedx, a Georgia-based biopharmaceutical company, has accused an alleged “wolf pack”...
Walmart to dump iconic brand Danskin
Clean-up in aisle 5. Walmart will dump the 135-year-old Danskin brand from its 3,960 US stores and its Web site in 15 months, the dance and athletic brand’s parent, Iconix...
Man accused of killing cop bragged about shooting police: neighbor
A Queens man on trial for gunning down NYPD Officer Brian Moore arrogantly told a neighbor he would shoot any cops who tried to stop him tossing bricks through the...
YouTube suspends critic's ad account, then reverses course
While videos of ISIS beheadings somehow slipped past YouTube censors, the video streaming site didn’t have any problems finding a playful ad campaign by some indie musicians — and promptly...
Neighbors help rescue deer stuck in fake pumpkin
A deer in Ohio got his head stuck in a plastic pumpkin just days before Halloween — leading a band of residents to join together and help free it. The...
Lost sailors' story doesn't add up, experts say
HONOLULU — The US Coast Guard said Monday that the two Hawaii women who were lost at sea for five months had an emergency beacon aboard their sailboat that was...
Celebs, your neighbor and even cats ready for Halloween hijinks
Get your costumes ready, folks — it’s Halloween. Celebrities, city residents and even cats will be playing dress-up this year, with some pulling out all the stops to get the...
Judge upholds Ezekiel Elliott's suspension again
A Manhattan federal judge ruled Monday night that star Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott should have to serve a six- game suspension. But in coming down against Elliott, US...
Bill would ban NYPD from partnering with immigration agents
The city already makes it difficult for immigration agents to get information about illegal residents — and on Monday, the City Council took more steps to shut out the feds....
Jets GM could go down as one who missed Deshaun Watson
Next April will be the 35th anniversary of one of the darkest days in Jets history. On April 26, 1983, the Jets passed on Dan Marino with the 24th pick...
Mom charged with helping her son escape from jail
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A woman has been charged with helping her son after he escaped from a West Virginia jail. Media outlets report 62-year-old Robin Helton was arraigned Monday in...
DOE Chancellor: City's schools are getting safer
It’s been just one month since the city’s first classroom killing in 25 years — but the Department of Education is insisting that schools are getting safer. Despite teacher and...
Drivers are still paying too much for gas
Gas price-gouging isn’t as bad as it was. But drivers are still being cheated. According to the AAA, the price of regular gas is now down to an average of...
Councilman wants to stop de Blasio from removing controversial statues
A Queens legislator wants to stop Mayor Bill de Blasio from removing controversial statues from city property — four years from now. The far-fetched plan by Councilman Eric Ulrich would require...
Rising Kristaps Porzingis guides Knicks to third straight win
Enes Kanter said it’s time to talk about Kristaps Porzingis as a potential MVP — for this season. If the Knicks keep winning like this, he may be right. Porzingis...
Please leave politics out of Halloween
Rule No. 1 of public relations: Make sure there’s timeliness when you pitch to a reporter, even if it’s a stretch. “10 Trumped Up Halloween Terrors” is one such pitch...
Boehner slams Republicans in an f-bomb-filled interview
Ex-House Speaker John Boehner has dished about his Republican former pals in Congress, calling one “an idiot,” another “a terrorist” — and telling a lawmaker who was holding a 10-inch...
School-slay principal says metal detector pleas were rejected by DOE
The ousted principal of a Bronx school that was the scene of the city’s first classroom slaying in 25 years asked for a metal detector before the crime — but...
Late, dazzling goal pushes Red Bulls to the brink of elimination
Red Bulls captain Sasha Kljestan laid dejectedly on his back at his locker. Luis Robles spoke softer than usual while Bradley Wright-Phillips recounted in short sentences what went wrong Monday...
John Tavares, Islanders cool down red-hot Golden Knights
The Islanders moved Broadway to Barclays Center on Monday night and put on their own three-act show. In the first 20 minutes, their troubling early-season trend crept back when they...
Vegas massacre survivors memorialize event with tattoos
OGDEN, Utah — Four Utah women who survived a mass shooting at a Las Vegas country music festival are memorializing their experiences with matching tattoos. Laura Farthing, Shelley Burch, Lori...
Bernie Sanders endorses de Blasio's re-election bid
Senator Bernie Sanders endorsed Mayor de Blasio’s re-election bid at a campaign rally on the West Side Monday night – billing him as the antidote to a national government led...
Netflix working on 'House of Cards' spinoffs after Spacey scandal
Netflix is moving ahead with plans for a “House of Cards” spinoff. Variety has learned that the streaming service and producer Media Rights Capital are in very early stages of...
These Colin Kaepernick Halloween costumes did not go over well
Two people, including a police officer, have come under fire for impersonating Colin Kaepernick with racially insensitive Halloween costumes over the weekend. Police at the University of Nevada, Reno, are...
Thieves steal wheels from family's handicap van for disabled son
A Massachusetts family was stunned when they discovered all four tires had been stolen from their wheelchair-accessible van, Boston 25 News reported. Heecliff Delarosa said he was was devastated Sunday...
Apple fires engineer after daughter leaks iPhone X video
After his daughter's YouTube video showing off the iPhone X went viral, Apple reportedly fired one of its iPhone engineers. YouTube vlogger Brooke Amelia Peterson said in a new video...
Patriots send Jimmy Garoppolo to 49ers in NFL shocker
The Patriots have left Tom Brady on an island. New England traded backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to the 49ers Monday night in exchange for a 2018 second-round draft pick, ESPN's...
Man tells cops mutilated corpse is just a sex doll — 'made of flesh'
A Florida man was arrested after unsuccessfully trying to convince cops that a disembowled corpse was in fact a blow-up doll with human flesh, according to reports. Jerome Wright, 32,...
Twitter suspends more than 2,500 Russian troll accounts
Twitter has uncovered and suspended 2,752 accounts — many of them automated — that are linked to to Russia's Internet Research Agency. The Russian propaganda accounts issued a total of...
Penn State frats lose recognition over alcohol violations
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State says it's no longer recognizing two fraternities that have "several violations of university rules" and made alcohol available during social events that included underage...
'Road rage' cop's lawyer tries to blame victim again
A lawyer for the off-duty cop accused of fatally shooting a motorist during a road rage incident again tried to paint the dead man as an "anti-social" individual during testimony...
McDonald's changes slaughter guidelines, launches 'McVegan'
McDonald's is making changes to its menu and animal lovers are "Lovin' It." In another major effort towards animal welfare, McDonald's will sell humanely raised and slaughtered chickens by 2024,...
The hidden driver of high US child-poverty rates
Articles about America’s high levels of child poverty are a media evergreen. Here’s a typical entry, courtesy of The New York Times’ Eduardo Porter: “The percentage of children who are...
Mom, daughter killed in ex's double-murder suicide: cops
CHETEK, Wis. — A man fatally shot his ex-wife and her teenage daughter before turning the gun on himself at their Chetek home, the Barron County’s sheriff said Monday. John...
Trump's best answer to the scandal brigade: Get the economy roaring
Against the backdrop of indictment and scandal, President Trump begins what may be the most consequential week for the economy and his presidency: His appointment of the next Federal Reserve...
Just ignore Mueller's moves, Mr. President
With Robert Mueller unveiling his first indictments and plea deal in the Russia case, President Trump should do what’s hardest for him — nothing. The indictment of former Trump campaign...
How MLB's ball rules have launched a homer conspiracy
LOS ANGELES — On Sunday afternoon, talk of slicker baseballs — more hitter-friendly baseballs, ultimately — dominated the World Series. Then the Astros and Dodgers went out and combined to...
How Ben McAdoo saves his job
Giants head coach Ben McAdoo returned from a bye week and talked about flushing his team’s 1-6 disaster and starting fresh. “We need to move on to the second half,”...
Parents in buggy crash that killed 3 of their children identified
SHERIDAN, Mich. — Michigan State Police have identified the parents injured when a horse-drawn buggy and pickup truck collided, killing three of their children. They say 40-year-old buggy driver Paul...
Seabrook left money in man-purse because he was embarrassed: prosecutors
Norman Seabrook wanted to be Mr. Moneybags -- but not Mr. Manbag. The ex-jail guards' union chief left $60,000 in a black Ferragamo man-purse sitting in his department issued-car after...
Mueller's first moves aren't what Trump-haters hoped for
For those hoping that Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation will take down President Trump, Monday brought reason to . . . keep on hoping. The 12-count indictment of former Trump campaign chairman...
Man reports mom's murder, turns himself in next day
STOW, Ohio — Police say an Ohio man who reported his mother's stabbing death was questioned and released but then turned himself in the next day and was charged with...
Why can't de Blasio disprove any of those 'lies'?
Mayor de Blasio’s squirming in the face of the Jona Rechnitz testimony is a wonder to behold. De Blasio insists that Rechnitz has “lied about the integrity of my administration,...
Epic World Series game crushes NFL in ratings
For one night, at least, baseball was king. The Astros’ wild 13-12 victory over the Dodgers in 10 innings on Sunday in Game 5 of the World Series, which spilled...
New York wins a new park — with an ugly asterisk
Pier 55, the gorgeous $250 million park and performing-arts center proposed and mostly funded by media mogul Barry Diller, is back on — with an ugly asterisk. The resurrection came...
This plus-size model is redefining what a runner's body looks like
When model Candice Huffine started running two years ago on a whim, she didn’t set out to challenge the fitness industry. But Huffine — a model who’s appeared on runways...
Man killed by girlfriend's dad in murder-suicide: cops
A man left a Texas movie theater and was shot dead by his girlfriend’s father who then ran them both over with his vehicle, drove off and then killed himself,...
Masahiro Tanaka's complicated $67M decision is closing in
The Yankees’ dugout won’t be the only thing that looks different next season. While the fact they will have a new manager in 2018 is no small thing, clues about...
Nori Aoki's Mets stint was short
Nori Aoki doesn't fit into the Mets' plans for next season. The veteran outfielder, who is arbitration eligible, was released by the Mets on Monday, after a respectable September stint...
13 cemeteries to see before you die
From historic art and architecture to the famous figures buried six feet under, discover some of the world's most hauntingly memorable cemeteries.
Citizens Union won't endorse de Blasio for mayor
In a stunning slap at Mayor de Blasio, one of the city’s leading civic groups announced Monday that it is not making an endorsement in the mayor’s race for the...
Check into the real-life hotel of horrors that inspired 'The Shining'
Happy Halloween! Is there any better place to go ghostbusting than the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colo. (from $189)? Believers in the paranormal say there are more spirits hanging...
Tour the Germany of Luther's Reformation 500 years later
On Oct. 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed his now world-famous 95 theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. Luther’s complaints about the Roman Catholic practice of...
Le Coucou snubbed again by Michelin
Mort à Michelin. Vive Le Coucou! In its most infuriating, rubber-spewing blowout yet, the tire company’s New York City 2018 Michelin Guide for the second year in a row gave...
Analyzing tight end matchups to find your fantasy answer
Consistency in scoring is one of the most important aspects of a successfully constructed fantasy football roster. Bye weeks and injuries notwithstanding, your goal is to make as few changes...
Dad wants to take back guilty plea in rape, murder of daughter
A California father who pleaded guilty in the rape and murder of his 14-year-old daughter now wants to take back the plea, according to a report. Mark Mesiti, 49, pleaded...
Facebook says Russia-backed content reached 126M people
Facebook now says 126 million American users were served content from Russia-linked propaganda sites during the 2016 presidential campaign. Facebook's general counsel told the Senate Judiciary Committee that 29 million...
Apple's stock hits all-time high on iPhone X euphoria
Apple’s stock just hit another all-time high — and you can chalk it up to the iPhone. A Wall Street analyst on Monday raised eyebrows with a prediction that as...
These futuristic treatments may help you run faster
Carbo-loading with pasta? So passe. Runners are seeking new ways to prepare for the race — and heal their bodies after — with these futuristic, alternative treatments. Salt solution Stop...
Trump, Melania hand out candy to White House trick-or-treaters
President Trump put his troubles momentarily aside Monday evening so he and the first lady could hand out candy to school kids at the White House. Standing behind a rope...
Man arrested in stabbing death of brother
MARION, Ohio — Police say a man has been arrested in the death of his brother, who was found stabbed in the neck at a home in Ohio. Forty-nine-year-old Marvin...
Commuters are fed up with homeless man's stinky trash
A homeless man has been camped out at an entrance to the Jay Street/MetroTech station for about a month, hoarding a stinking pile of trash that the MTA and building...
These are the cutest costume-wearing dogs in NYC
Who says only humans can dress up for Halloween? Some of the city’s best-dressed masqueraders have four legs and a tail. Check out these paw-perfect getups, most of which bowed...
How last year's playoff disaster forced NYCFC to shift mindset
Ahead of his second playoff go-around, New York City FC head coach Patrick Vieira has learned from the mistakes made during the team’s 7-0 aggregate embarrassment to Toronto FC last...
Crystal meth found in Halloween trick-or-treat candy
KESHENA, Wis. — Menominee Tribal Police say a parent on the reservation in northeastern Wisconsin found a packet of methamphetamine among her child's trick-or-treat Halloween candy. The parent turned the...
Judge denies mistrial bid in Menendez case
A judge Monday refused to toss out the corruption case against New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, as the defense rested its case. “The motion for a mistrial is denied and...
HS refs who walked off over anthem protest have racist Facebook posts
The officials who refused to work a New Jersey high school football game over the weekend after players kneeled for the national anthem have a history of making racist comments...
The fun trade destinations that Eli Manning would nix
The NFL trade deadline is set for 4 p.m. Tuesday, and Eli Manning is not sweating it out one bit. Not that Manning sweats much, but in this case, he...
Taylor Swift drops $18M on Tribeca townhouse
Pop star Taylor Swift appears to have plunked down $18 million for a notorious Tribeca townhouse, according to city property records. The home at 153 Franklin St. is where disgraced French...
Never order this item from McDonald's, warn ex-workers
Reddit users who claim to be McDonald's past and present employees have revealed the menu item you should never order from the fast food restaurant and why. The fast food...
Tiger Woods announces his golf return
First came the strategically timed videos chronicling the progress of his health and his swing. In a walk-before-you-run sequence, Tiger Woods posted video of himself hitting a wedge shot, then...
How not to hate running in 4 easy steps
Have marathon ambitions — and zero running experience? Get started with these tips from coach Christy Vachal, who teaching classes at indoor running studio Mile High Run Club. Walk away...
US forces catch suspect in deadly 2012 Benghazi attack
A militant believed to have played a key role in the deadly 2012 attack on the US Embassy in Benghazi, Libya, was captured by US forces, it was revealed Monday....
Idiot wears 'ISIS' Halloween costume with toy rifle in packed mall
A man wearing what some believed was an ISIS-inspired Halloween costume, complete with a toy rifle, sparked panic in a Nebraska mall on Friday — though he insists it was...
Wall Street bankers are getting bigger bonuses again
Time for that second home in the Hamptons. The average banker bonus in 2017 is poised to get fatter for the second straight year, as hopes for deregulation have led...
J.R. Smith-Stephen A. feud boils over with 'Uncle Tom' rip
A public feud that Stephen A. Smith engineered blew up in his face. The Smith-on-Smith drama -- Stephen A. vs. J.R. -- got personal Monday, when the Cavaliers guard called...
Here’s how much being unhealthy will cost you
Being in poor health can cost you big. People who are unhealthy earn lower incomes, put away fewer dollars in savings, and accumulate less wealth over the years compared to...
City Council will repeal NYC's infamous dancing ban
You can dance if you want to. A 91-year-old law that prevents dancing in most city establishments without a hard-to-get permit is being repealed by the City Council on Tuesday....
Middle school coach on trial in kidnap, rape, killing of girl
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A defense attorney doesn't dispute that a middle-school football coach abducted a 10-year-old Missouri girl in broad daylight in front of witnesses, then raped and killed her....
Tragic accident can't stop woman from running this year's marathon
About this time last year, Rosie Butera was breezing through a 3-mile jog on her last training run, just four days before the New York City Marathon. “I was having...
Felon donor bought Caribbean hotel room for top de Blasio aide
He suite-end the deal! Shady Bill de Blasio donor Jona Rechnitz once bought a Caribbean hotel stay for the mayor’s top fundraising aide, the felon testified Monday. “When he was...
Cops find truck in hit-and-run of NYPD cadet
Police have located the truck that struck and dragged an NYPD recruit on her way to the police academy Monday morning and are questioning its driver, who claimed he was...
Dad won't be charged in son's shooting death
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Police say a Tennessee man will not be charged in the shooting death of his 18-year-old son. News outlets report Kobe Hoyle was fatally shot outside his...
Man dressed as Santa Claus arrested for deadly Halloween party shooting
A "highly intoxicated" man dressed as Santa Claus shot four people, one fatally, at a Halloween party he was hosting in Texas after he was told to call it a...
iPhone X demand is 'off the charts'
The iPhone X is killing it. Just three days after Apple started taking pre-orders for its most high-tech smartphone, demand is off the charts — with as many as 50...
Wanted man jumps out of a pile of laundry, stabs cop, is shot dead
A convicted sex offender in Muldrow, Oklahoma, was fatally shot after lunging at an arresting officer. The suspect, 30-year-old Phillip Joel Trammel, was hiding in a pile of laundry before...
Too much of the Premier League is stuck in mediocrity
The top of the table already looks depressingly familiar
Bergdahl apologizes to troops wounded while searching for him
An emotional Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl on Monday apologized to members of the military who were wounded searching for him after he deserted his post, and described the nightmares he...
Drunk clown found asleep in stranger's bedroom: cops
It wasn't the time or place to clown around. A creepy clown in Vermont was arrested around 3 a.m. Saturday after a teen reportedly found the stranger asleep in his...
'Friends' revelations that will even shock die-hard fans
Die-hard "Friends" fans know their stuff — they went on a break, pivoted and always saved room for Jell-O. But these little-known facts about the popular series will surprise even...
Chronic acetaminophen use during pregnancy nearly doubles risk of ADHD: study
Taking acetaminophen during pregnancy might increase the risk of your child developing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, according to a controversial new study. “Long-term” use of the drug --...
Parents just learn missing daughter found dead, buried years ago
DETROIT — A couple is struggling to understand how their daughter was found dead years ago in Detroit and buried in an unmarked grave without their knowledge. The parents of...
School sets record for number of people dressed like penguins
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — An Ohio university has apparently set a world record for the number of people dressed in penguin costumes. The Vindicator reports 972 Youngstown State University students, alumni...
Spacey's problematic reveal and other comments
From the right: The Myth of Steve Bannon Steve Bannon may have made Donald Trump “a better candidate,” says The Weekly Standard’s Fred Barnes, but “he wasn’t responsible for pulling...
Researchers find cave art in uninhabited Caribbean island
Humans were creating astonishing cave paintings in the Caribbean thousands of years before the arrival of Christopher Columbus, reveals new research. The study sheds new light on etchings found on...
Kevin Spacey is another 'everyone knew' — who else does Hollywood know about?
As with Harvey Weinstein, it seems plenty in Hollywood knew all about Kevin Spacey. And even though they kept their mouths shut — ensuring nothing but more entitlement, more boldness,...
The potential trades Giants could make before deadline
When Jonathan Casillas was reminded that Tuesday is the NFL trading deadline, and that the events of this sorry season, more than most, could trigger the Giants to make a...
Judge orders man to write 144 nice things about ex
WAILUKU, Hawaii — A judge on the Hawaiian island of Maui has handed down an unorthodox sentence to a man who pleaded no contest to violating a protection order preventing...
This AI came up with some hilarious Halloween costumes
Boring Halloween costume? This artificial intelligence system can fix that. Research scientist Janelle Shane trained a neural network to generate new costume ideas -- and the results are both creative...
Psychopaths can sometimes help the greater good
At last, a practical use for your inner Patrick Bateman. People with psychopathic tendencies — including callousness and impulsivity — could harness their powers for good, according to a recent...
Why pain can feel so good
For many people, the act of enduring pain is in fact quite pleasurable. Think of those guys you see at the gym who are wrestling with heavy weights as veins...
Jewelry store targeted in recent hate crimes
An Upper East Side jewelry store was the target of two recent hate crimes, police and the owner say. Travers Jewelers on Madison Avenue near 76th Street received a letter...
Jailed anti-vax mom fights ex to keep her son from getting vaccines
PONTIAC, Mich. — A suburban Detroit mother who served jail time for violating a court order to have her son vaccinated is asking a judge to prevent any future vaccinations....
Democratic candidate accused of exposing himself to politician
A Democratic candidate for a Miami Beach City Commission seat was accused of exposing himself to another politician while she took him for a ride in her car. Miami Beach...
MLB's anthem kneeler's arrest: alcohol on his breath, yelled at cops
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Police say Oakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell showed signs of intoxication when he was arrested following accusations that he pointed a handgun at the head of a...
Bernie Sanders gets stuck waiting for a train with de Blasio
Sen. Bernie Sanders took a subway ride with Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday — but only after waiting 10 minutes for a downtown A train. The progressive bosom buddies...
Ex-college basketball player allegedly raped woman in dorm
A former college basketball player is accused of raping a woman in his dorm room after bringing her home from an off-campus party in Pittsburgh, court records show. Nick Washington,...
Mom pleads guilt to smothering 1-year-old son in burger joint
As her trial was set to begin Monday, a deranged mom pleaded guilty to smothering her 1-year-old son in a Midtown burger joint. Latisha Fisher, 38, copped to one count...
Tony Podesta steps down from lobbying firm after Manafort indictment
Democratic lobbyist Tony Podesta stepped down from his firm, the Podesta Group, after he became part of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, Politico...
Peyton Manning accuser speaks out: He lies, had 'predator' eyes
The new wave of sexual assault and harassment allegations has inspired Peyton Manning's accuser to again speak out. Jamie Naughright, who was an athletic trainer at the University of Tennessee...
Dating apps could be leading to more interracial marriages
Ah, Tinder: smashing racial barriers through . . . smashing. Online dating could be contributing to the rise in interracial marriages, says a new study. Researchers from the National Academy...
JuJu Smith-Schuster has completely changed the Steelers
It was not that long ago that the stories around the Steelers were Antonio Brown throwing tantrums, Ben Roethlisberger throwing interceptions and Martavis Bryant throwing shade. Enter JuJu Smith-Schuster. The rookie...
Manafort pleads not guilty to conspiracy and money laundering charges
Paul Manafort and his business partner Rick Gates pleaded not guilty Monday to a 12-count indictment charging them with making tens of millions of dollars while secretly working for the...
Sexual harassment consultants are suddenly a hot commodity
They’re an organization’s first line of defense against chauvinism. As a seemingly ceaseless line of workplace harassment survivors speak out about their harrowing experiences, America is engaged in some soul-searching....
White House: Arrests in Mueller probe have nothing to do with us
The White House on Monday scrambled to distance President Trump from the criminal charges leveled against three former campaign aides, including his ex-campaign manager Paul Manafort. “Look, today’s announcement has...
New York legislator has epic meltdown over a speeding ticket
Jennifer Schwartz Berky, a New York county legislator, was filmed by police cameras as she freaked out over getting a speeding ticket in Kingston, NY. She claimed to have PTSD...
Couple who survived Vegas shooting perish in car crash
A couple who survived the massacre at the Las Vegas music festival were killed in a fiery traffic accident two weeks later, according to a report. Dennis and Lorraine Carver...
FBI probes shady Puerto Rico power contract
The FBI has launched an investigation into the $300 million contract awarded to a tiny Montana company to help rebuild Puerto Rico’s power grid, it was reported Monday. Agents with the...
I got Botox injected into my vagina so I could have a baby
Karen was one of the first women in Australia to have Botox injected into the vaginal muscles in an attempt to confront violent pelvic pain that prevented her and her...
Outsourcing sets its sights on cushy white collar jobs
American workers are increasingly embracing the freelancing lifestyle at a time when increased competition around the world threatens to depress wages in the US. Americans are drawn to freelancing —...
Federal court bars Trump from changing military policy on transgender people
WASHINGTON — A federal court in Washington is barring President Donald Trump from changing the government's policy on military service by transgender people. Trump announced in an August memo that...
Monster pig terrorizes Alabama town
Residents of Phenix, Alabama, were shocked when a gigantic hog was spotted roaming the streets. It is not clear where it came from, or if it's been captured, meaning this...
WNBA star comes forward: I was molested, too
If not for her own good then for others, Breanna Stewart said it: "I was molested for years." The star for the WNBA's Seattle Storm and former UConn forward came...
Your bad habits could actually boost your career
Your bad habits could work to your benefit on the job. Procrastinating, gum chewing and complaining are all glaring faux pas at the office, but they could be signs that...
Gun permits may soon come with a health warning
Gun ownership in New York City could soon come with a warning -- it's dangerous to your health. The City Council Public Safety Committee voted 6-1 Monday to require the...
Mark Halperin accuser says his rise to fame only made her life worse
https://youtu.be/OmXZqOUaJRg A former CNN producer who has accused disgraced journalist Mark Halperin of sexually harassing her said Monday that the “most painful part” of the aftermath was seeing his career...
With Spacey now disgraced, Netflix should cancel 'House of Cards'
Netflix just passed the buck — taking the too-easy way out of the growing Kevin Spacey sex scandal vis a vis its franchise series, “House of Cards.” The streaming giant...
NYPD cops plead not guilty to rape charges
Two NYPD cops were hauled into court Monday to face charges of raping a cuffed 18-year-old female suspect in a police van -- allegedly telling their victim they were "freaks.''...
Mayoral challenger calls for special prosecutor to probe de Blasio
Reform Party mayoral candidate Sal Albanese demanded Monday that Gov. Cuomo appoint a special prosecutor to probe alleged corruption in Mayor de Blasio's administration. “This mayor, who once promised a...
RG3 can't stop obsessing over Redskins downfall
Not once did Robert Griffin III mention "Kirk Cousins" or "Jay Gruden." But in a series of tweets Sunday night, the former Redskins wunderkind rehashed his stunning undoing in Washington,...
The first crack in Jets' locker room was planted years ago
The Jets dropped their third straight game Sunday, a 25-20 loss to the Falcons. Here are some thoughts and observations on the game: 1. A tiny crack on Team Unity...
Corrections officer dies after collapsing at Grand Central
A female city Corrections Department worker died at Grand Central Terminal on Monday after suffering a "medical episode'' on the stairs and falling, officials said. The 56-year-old worker was on...
Jeff Hornacek made hard decisions narrowing Knicks rotation
CLEVELAND — In this season of supposed development, Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek has admitted to the tough task of figuring out a rotation with a roster made up of comparable...
Schumer fires warning shots at Trump over Russia probe
Sen. Chuck Schumer on Monday warned President Trump not to "interfere" with special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election after Paul Manafort, his former campaign...
World Series will be decided by last-arm-standing desperation
HOUSTON – The lineup card sat on A.J. Hinch’s desk 90 minutes after a World Series Game 5 that might take 90 years to fully put in perspective. It was...
The hidden story behind those massive, stadium-size American flags
Freedom isn't free -- it costs about $7,500. That's the price for one of the giant American flags that take center-stage at sporting events around the country, a constant symbol...
Elderly man accused of choking 23-year-old woman he met on dating site
A first date involving a 77-year-old Virginia man turned into a nightmare when he allegedly choked a 23-year-old woman he met an online dating website, according to reports. Alan Schmitt...
Schumer endorses de Blasio, says he's doing an 'outstanding job' as mayor
Senator Chuck Schumer endorsed Mayor de Blasio for a second term on Monday, saying he's done an "outstanding job" despite allegations he was running a pay-to-play administration. “I judge how...
Malls of the future will know your weight and favorite underwear
The Mallrats of tomorrow will wear Lululemon and Louis Vuitton. And the mall store owners of tomorrow will know a scary amount about them — from what color underwear they...
Wolf kills cow in California for the first time in more than a century
A wolf killed a cow in California for the first time in more than one hundred years, the Sacramento Bee reports. A wolf killed a heifer on private property in...
These hacks could save you hundreds of dollars a week on groceries
Jody Allen's bestselling book "The $50 Weekly Shop" has helped women around Australia shave hundreds from their grocery bills. Here, she shares how you can try her revolutionary budgeting technique,...
Saudi Arabia will let women enter sports stadiums
DUBAI -- Saudi Arabia will for the first time allow women to attend sports events, preparing special sections in three selected stadiums from early next year in another step toward...
An unpaid sabbatical could help you find a job you love
Taking a break from a job could eventually boost your career. An impromptu, unpaid sabbatical is necessary for some workers who feel stuck or want to work on a passion...
Manafort lived the high life off millions allegedly hidden in offshore accounts
Paul Manafort raked in tens of millions of dollars by secretly working for the Ukrainian government — and blew more than $12 million on shopping sprees, antiques, Range Rovers and...
NBC terminates Mark Halperin's contract over harassment claims
NBC News and MSNBC have cut ties with disgraced journalist Mark Halperin amid sexual harassment allegations against him, according to a report. Halperin was suspended by NBC last week, and...
'F--k the Dodgers': Why fan stole Yasiel Puig's homer ball
https://twitter.com/WillBrinson/status/924862702924828672 An Astros fan who had a home run ball ripped out of her hands -- and thrown back onto the field by another fan -- said only one thing...
'This is years ago': Trump dismisses Manafort charges
President Trump dismissed the charges against Paul Manafort, his former campaign manager, saying they represent actions taken "years ago" and questioned why "Crooked Hillary" wasn't being investigated by special counsel...
Former Trump campaign aide pleads guilty to lying to FBI agents
A foreign policy adviser for President Trump's campaign pleaded guilty to making "false statements" during an interview with FBI agents about a Russia-connected "overseas professor" who offered "dirt" on Hillary...
Is David Price to blame for John Farrell's firing?
The Red Sox have not provided the exact reasoning behind the firing of manager John Farrell after winning the AL East title, but one source offered an explanation to The...
Manly men go to spas, too
John DeVore hadn’t given much thought to spas until he found himself in Las Vegas with a friend who suggested they get a few treatments at their hotel. “He was...
Opioid maker's ex-CEO leaves board after his arrest
The billionaire founder of Insys Therapeutics, John Kapoor, has resigned from the company’s board of directors, Insys said in a statement Sunday. Kapoor was arrested Thursday on US charges he...
Portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots found beneath another portrait
Experts have discovered a secret portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots, that has been hidden for centuries — beneath another painting. X-ray technology was used to reveal the ghostly unfinished...
US regulator wants to loosen leash on Wells Fargo: source
A leading US regulator wants to make it easier for Wells Fargo to pay employees when they leave, loosening a restriction in place since a phony-accounts scandal hit the bank...
Sunscreen falls like snow on this bizarre planet
The little we already know about exoplanets — that is, planets we’ve spotted or detected outside of our own solar system — paints many of them in a very strange...
Tree falls onto bus carrying special-needs kids in Queens
A tree fell on a bus carrying special-needs children in Queens, but no one was hurt, officials said. The bus was rolling along Woodhaven Boulevard near 67th Avenue in Rego...
Beer giant gets in bed with marijuana business
The brewer of Corona beer has bought a 10 percent stake in a Canadian cannabis producer. Constellation brands, which also distills Svedka vodka, shelled out $191 million for its stake...
Eugenie Bouchard channels her inner 'Baywatch' for Halloween
Eugenie Bouchard was the ultimate Lady in Red as she donned the classic "Baywatch" swimsuit for Halloween. The Canadian tennis beauty took the chance during a break from competition to...
Malliotakis: De Blasio is playing New Yorkers for fools
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s claim that average New Yorkers don’t care about pay-to-play allegations against City Hall is “so insulting to the people of New York City,” GOP mayoral candidate...
John Gotti's grandson shows killer instinct in MMA debut
The grandson of infamous mob boss John Gotti made a stunning start to his career as an MMA fighter over the weekend. On what would have been his grandfather’s 77th...
Trump bashes Obama camp for alleged role in dossier
President Trump on Monday tweeted out recent reports that the Obama campaign had paid nearly a million dollars to a law firm that hired Fusion GPS, the company behind a...
Google CEO: I will 'drop everything' to fix burger emoji
How cheesy. On Sunday, the internet got into an intense debate about burger emojis. It all started when writer Thomas Baekdal tweeted a photo of two hamburger emojis with an...
Bears tight end fights to keep leg after sickening injury
It was somehow even worse than it looked. According to an ESPN report, Bears tight end Zach Miller required urgent surgery Sunday night to repair damage to his arteries that...
Submarine owner admits dismembering body of journalist
A Danish inventor admitted dismembering a Swedish journalist, whose body parts were found at sea after she went missing Aug. 10 — but he denied killing her. Peter Madsen also...
NYPD recruit struck, dragged by garbage truck
An NYPD recruit was struck and dragged by a sanitation truck in Queens early Monday as she was walking to the police academy about a block away, officials said. The...
Carbon dioxide levels reach 1 million-year record
GENEVA — The amount of carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere grew at a record rate in 2016 to a level not seen for millions of years, potentially fueling a...
New Republic publisher accused of sexual harassment
Hamilton Fish V, publisher of The New Republic, has taken a leave of absence as the company investigates sexual harassment allegations by female employees against him, according to a report....
Women rescued after spending 5 months lost at sea plan their next trip
The two women who were rescued after spending five months in a sailboat adrift in the Pacific set foot on terra firma Monday — and promptly said they would like...
Manafort first to fall in Russia probe
Paul Manafort, President Trump's former campaign manager, and his former business partner surrendered to federal authorities Monday and face a 12-count indictment as part of special counsel Robert Mueller's probe...
Undertaker, WWE stars coming to NYC for Raw's 25th anniversary
“Monday Night Raw” is returning to its roots and will welcome back some familiar faces to celebrate its 25th anniversary. WWE’s flagship television show will ring in the quarter-century mark...
Shark-attack prank knocks victim off his feet
While visiting the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC, Gregory Heinzman decided to check out what looked like a shark tank. Instead, he fell victim to one of the museum's...
These 5 types of monster bosses can make life intolerable
Some bosses won’t need to dress up in scary costumes this Halloween. Instead, they wear their monster personas to work every day, causing everyone’s skin to crawl. There’s the control...
These mags will whip you into shape in time for the marathon
If you don’t sleep through the New York City Marathon this Sunday, you might find yourself caught in traffic snarls. A third possibility, we’d like to think, is that you’ll...
East Pole restaurant opens up new fish bar
The East Pole is opening an outpost, the East Pole Fish Bar, this Thursday at 964 Lexington Ave. between 70th and 71st Streets. The restaurant, from Tom and Anthony Martignetti,...
Is it illegal to forbid employees from taking breaks?
My son works at a gas station. He had to sign an agreement that he would not take a break during his shift. If he has to use the restroom,...
Wounded soldier's wife will testify against Bowe Bergdahl
FORT BRAGG, N.C. — Emotional testimony is expected Monday when the wife of a seriously wounded soldier takes the stand during the sentencing hearing for Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl. Prosecutors...
Instant-classic Game 5 had absolutely everything
HOUSTON — When it was all over — after home-plate ump Bill Miller had called his last ball a strike, after Clayton Kershaw had opened anew questions about his October...
Escaped inmate busted trying to cross border into Mexico
An inmate who busted out of jail in West Virginia Wednesday was caught about 4 a.m. Sunday — trying to cross from Texas into Mexico, investigators said. U.S. Border Patrol...
Investigation involving 'trial by combat' lawyer going nowhere
The criminal investigation involving wacky “trial by combat” lawyer Richard Luthmann is moving at a snail’s pace, one alleged victim complains. An attorney for Janine Materna complains that the victims...
We've never seen anything like Deshaun Watson
The Texans’ day began with many of them kneeling for the national anthem in Seattle in protest of owner Robert McNair’s comments likening NFL players to “inmates running the prison.”...
Altuve, Correa cement status as baseball's greatest duo
HOUSTON — Ruth and Gehrig. Mantle and Maris. Ramirez and Ortiz. Altuve and Correa? Maybe it’s just the fatigue kicking in after a crazy-long and just plain crazy night at...
The questions about a QB switch finally hit the Jets
We got to the eighth game of the season before Jets coach Todd Bowles was asked about making a quarterback change. Who had the over? With the Jets dropping to...
Hundreds of thousands without power as storm batters East Coast
Wind-swept storms walloped the Northeast on Monday, leaving hundreds of thousands without power. The coastal storm with wind gusts up to 70 mph also forced the closure of hundreds of...
And now the end is near Stitches
Note to self. If you want to enjoy your Sunday morning at home, never, ever back the Brownies. Immediate agita. To paraphrase Charlie Brown, who I believe the team was...
Astros shock Dodgers in wild, record-setting World Series win
HOUSTON — The World Series morphed into a video game Sunday night at Minute Maid Park. It was a classic heavyweight battle, one haymaker after another. The Astros showed from...
D'Angelo Russell explains struggles since tweaking knee
D’Angelo Russell and Nets coach Kenny Atkinson insist the young point guard is completely healthy in the wake of his sprained knee. But both also admit that Russell is still...
Giants end bye week in search of any hopeful sign amid disaster
When asked what he planned to be doing during the bye week, running back Shane Vereen offered a quick response: “Not thinking about football,” he said. Smart guy. The less...
Knife-wielding robbers thwarted by plastic stand, alcohol bottles
Two would-be robbers armed with large knives in the United Kingdom were warded off on Thursday by a store employee who threw random items at them. Police continue to search...
MTA creating new division to handle weather issues
On the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, the MTA said Sunday it is creating a new division to tackle weather issues, while the city repeated its pledge to give the...
Jets' depleted secondary suffers another brutal hit
The Jets’ top three healthy cornerbacks at the moment consist of a journeyman (Robert Nelson), a struggling second-year, fourth-round pick (Juston Burris), and a former seventh-round pick already cut once...
Why Yankees should consider Raul Ibanez as next manager
HOUSTON — We’ve arrived at a strange juncture in baseball’s evolution, where, if the Yankees actually did hire someone with any managing experience — even minor league, let alone major...
How Penn State's dream season quickly became a nightmare
There should be no finger pointing this year. No woe-is-us complaints. No bemoaning misfortune, bad luck or bias. Penn State’s College Football Playoff hopes were all but squashed Saturday night...
Red Bulls can't stop talking about impressive playoff foe
Describing what it’ll take for the Red Bulls to grab the early hand against Toronto FC in the first leg of the Eastern Conference semifinal, head coach Jesse Marsch made...
Jets receiver the lone bright spot on dark, rainy afternoon
Wide receiver Robby Anderson may have been one of the only players who felt comfortable on the field Sunday, and it showed. It poured throughout the Jets’ 25-20 loss to...
Late-night World Series games prove MLB cares about money, not fans
A question for MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and his merry band of team owners: It’s 10:30, Friday night. Game 3 of the World Series is in the fifth inning. What...
Feds discovered de Blasio donor's NYPD hooker romp by reading The Post
Feds investigating Mayor Bill de Blasio donor and pal Jona Rechnitz had to read The Post to find out that he treated NYPD brass to a 2014 flight with a...