November 9, 2017
Melania Trump visits pandas at the Beijing Zoo
First Lady Melania Trump has checked out the pandas at the Beijing zoo, before being serenaded in English and in Chinese by elementary school children. Trump looked on with the...
Bannon: Trump actually won New Hampshire in 2016
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Former White House adviser Steve Bannon said Thursday he “strongly” believes Republican President Donald Trump won New Hampshire and that voter irregularities were behind his loss in...
Jeter and Marlins keep Mattingly, Stanton's future remains up in air
MIAMI — While Giancarlo Stanton's destination remains unclear, Don Mattingly will be back with the Miami Marlins next season. President of baseball operations Michael Hill confirmed Thursday that Mattingly will...
Disney announces yet another Star Wars trilogy
A long time ago, in a completely different galaxy far, far away ... Disney announced Thursday that it plans to release a brand-new Star Wars trilogy once the current saga...
How a Hell's Kitchen artists' haven transformed the neighborhood
In the 1970s, Hell’s Kitchen was one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in the city. Residents walked in the middle of the streets at night to avoid the muggers, junkies,...
Aaron Boone a candidate for Yankees' managerial job
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said he would consider someone without managerial experience in his search for Joe Girardi’s replacement and that list could include former Yankee Aaron Boone. According...
De Blasio’s Brooklyn-Queens trolley may be a pipe dream
Mayor de Blasio’s $2.5 billion plan to connect the Brooklyn and Queens waterfronts with a 16-mile streetcar line is headed nowhere, sources say. Two sources tied to the Brooklyn-Queens Connector...
Stockbroker barred for ripping off blind, elderly widow
A Long Island stockbroker with a history of ripping off clients was barred from the industry on Thursday for systematically defrauding a blind 82-year-old widow. Henry Mark Werner, a broker...
Time Inc. looks to wrap up UK unit sale, other mag sales by early 2018
Time Inc. said it is hoping to wrap up the sale of some properties it has put on the block by early next year. The properties include the British publishing...
Brian Boyle scores first goal in return, but Devils fall in OT
Brian Boyle’s first goal since being diagnosed with cancer wasn’t enough to break the Devils out of their slide. Leon Draisaitl scored with 16.3 seconds left in overtime to lift...
Hedge fund mulls throwing Weinstein Co. a $35M lifeline
The Weinstein Co. may soon be turning the page to Chapter 11. Sources close to the embattled Hollywood studio co-founded by Harvey Weinstein said Thursday that a deep-pocketed hedge fund...
Ex-officer who shot unarmed teen had history of aggression
DALLAS – A white former suburban Dallas police officer fired and charged with murder after killing an unarmed black teen has a long history of hostile and aggressive behavior, according...
Marine who urinated on Taliban has conviction tossed thanks to general's meddling
A former US Marine who was caught urinating on the corpses of dead Taliban fighters got his conviction thrown out this week thanks to the unlawful actions of a retired...
Accused pedophile falls to his death trying to escape angry parents
A Queens man was accused of molesting two kids at a children’s birthday party — and then wound up dead on the pavement hours later. Edgar Collaguazo, 44, plunged to...
The 'Trump slump' predictions that never came to be
It was the Trump slump that never was. Critics sobbed that the sky would fall following the Nov. 8, 2016, presidential election, predicting that the stock market would tank, ObamaCare...
Progressives declare 'civil war' on Dems working with GOP
The civil war among Democrats in the state Senate is escalating, with progressive activists planning to call 1,000 voters in each district of eight Democratic senators who have teamed up...
Former Wired editor recruits designer from Fast Company
Scott Dadich, the former Wired editor-in-chief who quit Condé Nast to start his own design and strategy firm, Godfrey Dadich Partners, has just poached award-winning creative designer Florian Bachleda from...
Playboy sues site for posting 'every centerfold ever'
Playboy is fuming over a website that it says is publishing its centerfolds in an eyeball-grabbing slide show without permission. Boingboing, a website that advocates for free content across the...
Success Academy hires dozens of military veterans as part of new initiative
When you’re used to bullets, spitballs won’t rattle you. As part of a new initiative, the Success Academy charter school network has hired 40 military veterans to work in a...
'Hot Bench' judge loves this Little Italy restaurant
"Hot Bench” Judge Michael Corriero shares his memories of growing up in Little Italy — and of his favorite restaurant, Forlini’s — on Sunday’s episode of “Celebrity Taste Makers” (6...
Rangers resurgence is a product of a regal goaltending return
It is one of life’s eternal mysteries, like which came first, the chicken crossing the road or the egg hatching? In this case, as it applies to the Rangers, it...
Redskins won't suffer letdown after Seahawks shocker
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. REDSKINS...
Chicago wants to hand out $500 fines for 'distracted walking'
Better watch where you're walking. Chicago is attempting to pass a law that would fine pedestrians up to $500 for "distracted walking" if they are caught staring at their cellphones...
Family of toddler who died from dairy allergy says school waited to call 911
The family of the 3-year-old boy who was served a grilled cheese sandwich by a Harlem pre-K worker — despite being severely allergic to dairy — says the center wasted...
Over/Under Rico: Week 10
Rico had a second consecutive horrible week, going 3-9-1 (1-2 Best Bets) on the Over/Unders. The season record stands at 60-69-3 (14-12-1). The selections for Week 10 are: Over: Seahawks...
Why Elizabeth Smart is narrating a movie about her abduction
The Elizabeth Smart story is one of the most famous abduction cases in recent American history, dominating news cycles in 2002 and 2003. Unlike more than half of other kidnappings,...
AT&T is preparing for an epic legal battle over Time Warner merger
Get ready for an epic battle between AT&T and the Department of Justice that could land in a courtroom — and drag into next year. The DOJ is pushing AT&T...
This is what Knicks would've looked like if Phil Jackson stayed
Former Knicks president Phil Jackson had a French vision last summer with point guard George Hill in the middle of it. According to an NBA source, if Jackson wasn’t ousted,...
Monuments commission releases hearing schedule for five boroughs
City officials late Thursday released a schedule of public hearings for Mayor de Blasio's monuments review commission -- with one slated for each borough. The 10 a.m. hearings will be...
What it was like making Velvet Underground's debut record
John Cale and Lou Reed co-founded the influential Velvet Underground — discovered by Andy Warhol, who snagged a producer’s credit on the band’s first record, released in 1967. Cale plays...
Teen charged for killing foster family in triple-murder
PORTLAND, Ore. — A 16-year-old boy shot and killed his foster mother and two siblings at a home in southwest Oregon, authorities said Wednesday. The boy surrendered to deputies without...
Teen's suspected killer on the lam
Florida detectives are on the hunt for Larry Darnell Peavy, a suspect in the recent murder of a 16-year-old Lake County girl, News 6 Orlando reported. On Sunday afternoon, Tavares...
Attempted murder suspect demands judge give stiffer sentence
Forget a lighter sentence — this guy wants more time in the slammer. A Louisiana man charged with attempted murder was baffled that the state offered him a 20-year plea...
Girl bites into Halloween candy, finds sewing needle: cops
A needle was found inside Halloween candy, given to a 6-year-old Long Island girl, authorities said Thursday. The North Lindenhurst girl bit into her Twix bar and felt the 2-inch-long...
Broadway fans will be wasting away soon in 'Margaritaville'
Jimmy Buffett says he was going to be on Broadway one way or another because of his mother. “She was the Southern version of Auntie Mame,” Buffett says, “and she...
Secretly recorded video gives rare glimpse into mob induction ceremony
Newly unsealed court documents reveal a fresh peek into the closely-guarded secret that is a mob induction ceremony. As part of an international drug bust, the FBI covertly recorded audio...
Pot-smoking naked couple tried to seduce teen babysitter: cops
A Wisconsin couple who returned home drunk allegedly stripped down and tried to seduce one of their teen babysitters, officials said. Crystal and Justin Robinson, of Wind Lake, were arrested...
Why expectations are rising for St. John's this season
Excitement has been evident at St. John’s ever since Chris Mullin returned to campus. Now, for the first time, some expectations are there, too. After finishing with just one conference...
How this insane movie turned Scotch tape deadly
In the satirical new movie “Mayhem,” out Friday, a virus is unleashed in an office building and causes the employees to go bonkers, acting out their wildest and most violent...
Cops charged with attempted murder in crash victim beat-down
Four New Jersey police officers involved in a fiery crash that left an innocent man critically injured were indicted Thursday on charges that included attempted murder. The cops were charged...
Yes, it's time to tax the universities
We’re marking the 100th anniversary of the Communist takeover of the Russian government and the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Revolution. I’m not trying to say they’re similar, except in...
Why is Taylor Swift ghosting the world?
There's a blank space in the pop world, and it’s where Taylor Swift used to be. The pop starlet releases “Reputation” on Friday — her sixth album and easily this...
Sorry, GOP: There's no running away from Trump
Ed Gillespie, campaigning in a treacherous political environment defined by an unpopular president of his own party, ran the only race he reasonably could. He distanced himself from Donald Trump...
Billionaire ally of ex-Uber CEO busted on rape charge
[UPDATE: On November 14, 2017, the City of London Police announced that the police report described in this story was not a genuine police report from its department and that...
Stop subsidizing the Big Wind bullies
Last month, Anne Reynolds, executive director of the Alliance for Clean Energy New York, complained that the state is a “tough place to develop” big renewable-energy projects due to a...
The key lessons a young Jets defense can benefit from
Jets defensive end Leonard Williams admitted the repetitive questions about the team's lack of sacks was wearing on him. Week after week, Williams — one of the most accommodating players...
Teacher removed from class over student sex allegations
An Ohio substitute teacher was pulled out of class and placed under arrest for allegedly having sex with two students, according to reports. Madeline Marx, 23, was arrested Wednesday on...
Why Hollywood loves Andrew Cuomo
Mushrooming sexual-abuse scandals involving A-list figures may have rendered Hollywood toxic to most politicians, but not New York’s governor. In fact, Andrew Cuomo heads out to the West Coast next...
TSA pat-downs are still useless
All those pat-downs and all that time in all those TSA lines, and it remains just “security theater”: Transportation Security Administration screeners are still basically worthless. News out of the...
Kill the ObamaCare mandate to save the GOP tax cut
Congress is twisting itself into a pretzel to hold down the cost of tax cuts, but it’s overlooking a ready pot of gold there for the taking: ditching the ObamaCare...
Your Starbucks drink is like eating 7 doughnuts, study says
Starbucks is selling festive coffees with as much sugar as seven chocolate doughnuts. A grande Gingerbread Frappuccino with whipped cream contains 68.5 grams of sugar, or 16.3 teaspoons. That equates...
Yankees trying out earlier start times next season
Games might not be getting any shorter, but at least the Yankees are trying to get fans out of The Stadium a little earlier at the start of next season....
Fast food worker who put body fluids on burger sentenced
COLUMBUS, Miss. — A former fast food worker in Mississippi has been sentenced to a year in prison for wiping bodily fluids onto food she served a customer. The Commercial...
Trump adviser Stephen Miller interviewed in Mueller probe
President Trump's top foreign policy adviser, Stephen Miller, has reportedly been interviewed by Special Counsel Robert Mueller. Miller, the highest-level administration officials to speak with investigators, talked about his role...
Bizarre X-ray shows woman has pieces of gold in her hands
A woman's hands glowed with gold fragments in X-rays, according to a new study in the New England Journal of Medicine. But she was not some kind of medical marvel...
Another potential building block for Jets defense is emerging
When the Jets’ defense spontaneously broke into dance during a 34-21 win over the Bills last Thursday night, only one player wasn’t in on the act. “I didn’t think the...
Dismissed juror in Menendez trial predicts hung jury
A juror in the bribery trial of Sen. Robert Menendez said that the government is "railroading" the New Jersey Democrat with its high-profile corruption case -- and she predicted a...
The Louis C.K. movie you can't see is worse than you can imagine
Two months ago, Louis C.K. told the New York Times his forthcoming film “I Love You, Daddy” was “just kind of a sweet movie about the twilight of childhood and...
Girardi's lieutenant to Yankees: I wouldn't be more of the same
Among the reasons general manager Brian Cashman gave for not bringing back Joe Girardi was that he believed it was time for “a new voice and a fresh voice” in...
The unlikely friendship between Foxy Brown and Mrs. Brady
She played the “meanest chick in town” in 1974’s “Foxy Brown,” but the real Pam Grier is more of a John Wayne type. A longtime resident of Douglas County, Colo.,...
Party drug 'hippie crack' causes record number of deaths
Party drug "hippie crack" caused a record number of deaths last year, according to official figures. Fatalities doubled in 12 months among users of nitrous oxide, also known as laughing...
Janoris Jenkins talks without saying a word about his ban
Janoris Jenkins took a page out of the Mark McGwire playbook. He wasn’t here to talk about the past. The Giants cornerback met the media Thursday for the first time...
Parents plead not guilty in death of maggot-infested baby
ALTA VISTA, Iowa — The Iowa parents of a 4-month-old baby whose maggot-infested body was found in a swing in his family's home have pleaded not guilty to murder charges....
Minnesota state senator accused of sexual harassment
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A Democratic state senator from Minnesota is facing calls from his own party to resign amid allegations that he sexually harassed several women involved in state...
Elton John has a surprising amount of indie cred
He's been churning out the hits for nearly 50 years, but these days, Elton John is just as concerned with helping to shape the hits of the next 50 years....
Texas killer allegedly shot dogs for practice, idolized Dylann Roof
Texas church killer Devin Kelley once told a former Air Force colleague that he bought dogs on Craigslist to use as “target practice,” according to a report. Jessika Edwards, who...
Man killed by avalanche of corn
An Iowa country supervisor died on Tuesday after being buried underneath a pile of corn, reported The Daily Nonpareil. Russ Kurth, 63, was checking on a faulty door that was...
Sorry, Christmas music might be bad for your health
Stressing before Christmas? Listening to the cheerful, jolly music will not help you relax, a British psychologist said. In fact, listening to Christmas music could harm a person’s mental health,...
Drake has been amassing Birkin bags for his future wife and people are disturbed
How thoughtful! Drake has been collecting Hermès Birkin bags for his future flame, per the Hollywood Reporter — and now, the rapper’s taking heat from Twitter critics for his unsolicited...
Tyler Perry will quit Madea if this happens
Tyler Perry’s Glock-wieldin’ granny, Madea, has been cracking up audiences since 1999, but in Perry’s new book, Madea barely gets a mention. That’s because “Higher Is Waiting” isn’t a celebrity...
Written-off tight end could be latest Patriots steal
Did the Patriots just pull off another LeGarrette Blount-style heist? Tight end Martellus Bennett, a former Patriots star who was released Wednesday by the Packers, was claimed by New England...
What it's like to see your high school life on the big screen
Many are seeing themselves in “Lady Bird” (out now), Greta Gerwig’s solo directorial debut about a Catholic high-school girl (Saoirse Ronan) who dreams of leaving her humble hometown for New...
Ben McAdoo and Giants players want names of 'coward' leakers
Ben McAdoo still has his players’ support — when they are attributing their names to their words. The day after two unnamed players hammered the embattled head coach anonymously, claiming...
New York Times accuses woman of pretending to be reporter
The Gray Lady is seeing red over a colorful Manhattan woman who's masquerading as a New York Times reporter, saying she is sullying its reputation as the newspaper of record....
Man found guilty of killing ex-girlfriend in quadruple-murder
OCALA, Fla. — A Florida man has been convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend, her mother and two children. The Ocala Star-Banner reports that 37-year-old James Edward Bannister was found guilty...
School secretary arrested for threat that canceled classes
A Kansas elementary school secretary was arrested in connection with a bomb threat that forced the district to cancel classes, officials said. Claudia Rodriguez-Oviedo, 32, was charged for making threats...
Missing sailor was reportedly part of kinky dominatrix group
One of the two women who spent five months in a sailboat adrift in the Pacific was an incompetent sailor who once worked as a professional dominatrix, joining a local...
Man found guilty in death of girl locked in box
PHOENIX — A Phoenix man was convicted of first-degree murder Wednesday in the 2011 death of a 10-year-old girl who was locked in a storage box in sweltering summer heat....
Man thinking its Sunday threatens construction worker, gets arrested
MILFORD, Conn. — Police in Connecticut say a man who mixed up Tuesday with Sunday has been arrested after threatening a construction worker with a knife. Milford Police say 48-year-old...
Dems still need a message and other comments
Conservative: Va. Election Really Tells Us Very Little Despite “much wishful thinking from liberals,” Tuesday’s big Republican losses in Virginia do not prove the contention that Donald Trump is obliterating...
This new energy drink promises to turn you into a superhuman
San Francisco-based start-up HVMN (pronounced “human”) has developed a drink made of pure ketone ester – a supplement that some scientists are calling the fourth type of fuel, alongside carbs,...
Senate tax plan nixes state and local deductions, delays corporate tax cut
The Senate’s GOP tax-reform bill would wipe out federal deductions for all state and local taxes — including the property tax, it was disclosed Thursday. It’s a deduction heavily used...
Ezekiel Elliott's suspension is back on
A Manhattan federal appeals court has denied a request to delay a six-game suspension for Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott — taking him out of at least the Cowboys'...
Ancient wolf-sized otter ruled swamps with an iron jaw
A wolf-sized otter weighing close to 110 pounds which once roamed the Earth's ancient swamps was a top predator thanks to its powerful bite, a new study revealed. The ancient...
New prosthetics are 'smart' enough to adapt to their user
If you or someone you know is an amputee, then you know prostheses are invaluable for leading a more active life. However, traditional prostheses can often be painful to wear,...
Cop-killer found guilty of first-degree murder
A Queens man has been found guilty of first-degree murder for the May 2015 slaying of NYPD Officer Brian Moore. Jurors took about seven hours to convict Demetrius Blackwell of...
MTA takes political correctness to ridiculous heights
Stand clear of gender designations, please! The MTA is taking political correctness to new heights -- with a directive to all subway personnel to no longer address riders as "Ladies...
FBI supervisor wakes to find handgun, Rolex swiped by 'exotic dancer'
An FBI counterterrorism supervisor had his gun and pricey watch stolen by an “exotic dancer,” after a boozy night at a North Carolina hotel, according to a new report. FBI...
Russia helped discredit scandalous Trump news before election
Russian agents used phony Twitter accounts to discredit scandalous news about Donald Trump just weeks before the election — and tried to refocus media criticism on Hillary Clinton, according to...
Russian offered to send prostitutes to Trump's hotel room
A Russian involved in the 2013 Miss Universe Pageant in Moscow offered to "send five women" to Donald Trump's hotel, an offer that was immediately rejected, the president's longtime bodyguard...
Man gets attacked by kangaroo who was in 'a bad mood'
A kangaroo has turned on a NSW south coast man, attacking the 80-year-old who regularly feeds the local marsupials from his Bendalong property. NSW Ambulance paramedics were called to the...
World's fanciest McDonald's is full of leather, gold and marble
With its glass floor-to-ceiling windows and grand spiral staircase, you'd be forgiven for assuming this building is a modern art gallery or a museum. But, in fact, it's not a swanky...
Funerals planned for some Texas church shooting victims
Funeral information has been released for some of the victims from the Texas church massacre. Visitation for Joann Lookingbill Ward, 30, and her daughters Brooke Bryanne, 5, and Emily Garcia,...
Stolen $160M de Kooning painting was sold to antique shop for $2K
New details have emerged about how a $160 million Willem de Kooning painting stolen from a museum wound up hanging in a dusty antique shop in New Mexico. Ron Roseman...
The best time of day to get the most out of your workout
Once you factor in washing your hair, finding a clean sports bra and you know, actually sweating, squeezing a workout into your already packed schedule is only half the battle...
America has a massive digital hoarding problem
America is a nation of "digital hoarders" with two in every five respondents in a recent survey failing to rid themselves of a host of digital stuff, according to new...
'Drunk' OJ Simpson kicked out of Las Vegas hotel
The Juice got loose at a Las Vegas hotel — getting booted after a scuffle at the bar late Wednesday, according to a report. TMZ reports that O.J. Simpson got...
Looming ESPN layoffs worse than originally thought
The cords keep getting cut, and the axes keep swinging. ESPN will lay off more than 100 employees after Thanksgiving, according to a Sports Illustrated report Thursday, affecting talent all...
Daughter pleads guilty to marrying mom, who was once married to son
An Oklahoma woman who tied the knot with her mom pleaded guilty to committing incest. Misty Spann, 26, was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years in prison -- the maximum penalty...
The 'Stranger Things' stars are kids — let's respect that
With Nielsen reporting nearly 16 million viewers for the second season of “Stranger Things,” the Netflix hit has never been bigger — and the same is true for the show’s...
Escort says she shot client because he was bad at oral sex
An escort in Washington state says she shot her client twice in the head — because he was lousy at oral sex, according to reports. Marissa Wallen, 21, then allegedly...
Hero dad stops attempted kidnapping of daughter: police
A father in Florida is being credited with thwarting an attempted kidnapping of his 17-year-old daughter, firing shots as four teen suspects tried to break into his garage, police said....
Cops probe white substance mailed to New York Times
An envelope containing a white powdery substance was found at the New York Times building Thursday afternoon, officials said. The mysterious letter was discovered in a basement mail room around...
Halladay comments expose Boston sports radio's race to the bottom
Michael Felger's insensitive rant Wednesday about Roy Halladay...
Famed tattoo artist left jarred fetus in safe deposit box
A famed Big Apple tattoo artist whose clients include Johnny Depp left a jarred fetus in a Greenwich Village safe deposit box — and was shocked to get a call...
This Scandinavian sci-fi thriller is dark as hell, in the best way
From “Carrie” to “Stranger Things,” young women with burgeoning supernatural powers are a formidable (and metaphor-laden) sci-fi sisterhood. The latest entry in the group is “Thelma,” in which a timid...
Donald Crump accused of choking customer over cold fries
The owner of a Tennessee hot wings joint with a presidential-sounding name is accused of choking a customer who complained that her French fries were cold, according to reports. The...
GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore accused of sexually assaulting teen
An Alabama woman accused Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore of sexually assaulting her decades ago when she was a teenager and he was in his 30s, the Washington Post reported Thursday....
North Korea's version of the web is predictably weird and crappy
PYONGYANG, North Korea — Ever so cautiously, North Korea is going online. Doctors can consult via live, online video conferencing, and lectures at prestigious Kim Il Sung University are streamed...
Christopher Plummer on reshooting Kevin Spacey's scenes: 'It’s awfully sad'
Christopher Plummer wasn’t expecting to go to Europe next week, but he will — when he reshoots Kevin Spacey’s scenes in “All the Money in the World.” The Ridley Scott...
Principal ousted after failing to report student's sex assault claim
A 14-year-old boy said he was sexually assaulted by a group of upperclassmen inside the locker room of a Brooklyn public school – and its principal has been ousted because...
Aaron Hernandez's brain was in bad shape
BOSTON — Former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez suffered severe damage to parts of the brain that play an important role in memory, impulse control and behavior, a researcher...
Remembering the victims of the Texas church shooting
The Texas Department of Public Safety released the names of the deceased victims, who were killed in the Sutherland Springs shooting at the First Baptist Church November 5. A total...
Wife gets husband busted for posting revenge porn of his ex-girlfriend
A man was arrested for posting revenge porn of his ex-girlfriend after his own wife alerted the woman to her hubby's bad deed. San Antonio cops nabbed Jorge Luis Latorre...
Barefoot diner ruins lunch
An angry mom had her lunch spoiled by a fellow customer who ate with his bare feet resting on a stool. Saffron Snow, 31, took a photograph of the man's...
Anthony Weiner looking for pen pals while in prison
Anthony Weiner is still seeking someone to chat with. The disgraced pol, who began a 21-month sentence Monday in a Massachusetts federal prison for sexting a minor, wants to make...
Newborn crawls out of mom's womb
Incredible footage shows a baby crawling out of his mom's womb. The little boy was born via a natural C-section, often called a gentle C-section, where doctors guide a baby...
Cop probed over claims he let domestic violence suspect walk for being black
A sergeant with a history of accusing the department of racist policing is now under internal NYPD investigation -- for allegedly giving a domestic violence suspect a slide for being...
Margot Robbie wore Melania's state dinner dress first
She’s the first lady — but she’s not the first to wear this dress. For last night’s state dinner hosted by President Xi Jinping in Beijing, Melania Trump wore a...
Explaining Eric Hosmer to the Red Sox and 29 other free-agent decisions
Free agency is upon us, and I’d be surprised if we got through next week’s general managers’ and owners’ meetings without some significant signings. After what transpired last January —...
Star-studded adaptation kills this Agatha Christie classic
“Murder on the Orient Express” has been . . . murdered! Which of you could have killed this cold and limp new adaptation of Agatha Christie’s whodunit, in which a wealthy criminal...
This Turkish teen excels inside and outside the ring
"Hafiz" Zeynep Gul Caylar, a 17-year-old student and female boxer, wants to be the champion of Turkey after winning the Ankara boxing championship. She is also accomplished in training to...
This Manhattan penthouse comes with a ‘beach house’
Look, up in the sky! It’s a bird . . . it’s a plane . . . it’s a beach house? A duplex penthouse at 24 Horatio St. in the West Village, which was...
Tiger Woods admits 'trashed' knee behind his new swing
The swing that produced Tiger Woods' dominance also ensured his peak would be cut short. Because of the violent swing he utilized early in his career, Woods won eight majors...
Runner jailed for wearing 'Bin Laden' shirt
A French runner with a large collection of terrorist-themed soccer jerseys has been jailed for jogging around town wearing a “Bin Laden” shirt. Chakib Limane, 34, was first arrested in...
Cameras catch 96-year-old driver barreling over parked car
Grant Fisher had just finished visiting with a friend in the hospital in Australia when he discovered that his car had been crushed in its parking spot. An elderly driver...
Country star Sturgill Simpson trolls CMAs
https://www.facebook.com/sturgillsimpsonmusic/videos/1752669641432663/ The star of the 51st Country Music Association Awards wasn’t even in the building. Sturgill Simpson trolled country music’s cronies by busking outside Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday night....
Jets are getting first taste of a very different Bucs team
Let’s take a closer look at the Jets opponent this week: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Record: 2-6 Head coach: Dirk Koetter (second season); Offensive coordinator: Todd Monken; Defensive coordinator: Mike Smith Overview: The...
Texas church shooter was a troubled student
As a high-schooler, Texas mass murderer Devin Kelley was perpetually in trouble and finished at the bottom of his class, according to a new report. Kelley, who Sunday opened fire...
House Judiciary chairman joins growing list of GOP congressmen set to retire
Republican Rep. Bob Goodlatte, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, said Thursday he will not seek re-election, the fifth GOP congressman to announce his retirement in the past week....
Kiwi, kidney beans and Kindles: Amazon to sell at Whole Foods
NEW YORK — You may see more of Amazon inside Whole Foods soon: The online retailer, which has been already been selling its voice-activated Echos at Whole Foods, will start...
World's most popular porn site will soon know exactly who you are
New laws in the UK that will force viewers to verify their age before watching porn online could put them at risk of blackmail, open rights campaigners and pornographers have...
Hero recounts how he put ‘well-placed shots’ in church killer
With hands trembling and voice quivering, Stephen Willeford recounts in newly released video how he “put some well-placed shots” on the Texas mass killer in the moments before the madman...
Your children are seeing murder, suicide and porn on YouTube Kids
Parents may be shocked to find violent and sexual content popping up on the YouTube Kids app. Disturbing videos featuring beloved characters such as Mickey Mouse, Elsa from “Frozen,” and...
'Married male baseball writer' outed as catfishing, 'abusive' woman
A baseball writer has been terminated from two websites after allegedly harassing women online under the identity of "Ryan Schultz," Awful Announcing reports. On Wednesday evening, a woman named Erin, using...
Target insists lead-laced fidget spinners found in toy aisle aren't intended for kids
Target is hawking fidget spinners that contain dangerous amounts of lead, according to a consumer advocacy group. The three-pronged toys designed to relieve stress and improve focus quickly became one...
In the future, we'll have superpowered brains and very romantic porn
From your job to home and sex life, technology will drastically change the way we live in the next decade. This week, some of the world’s top engineers and policymakers...
Two dead after massive fire erupts in Brooklyn building
Two people died in a massive fire at a Brooklyn building Thursday morning that appears to be suspicious, sources said. The blaze started around 7:30 a.m. inside a three story...
British mom of two found stabbed to death in Gibraltar
A mother of two was stabbed to death on Gibraltar -- the first murder in over two years on the tiny British territory. Royal Gibraltar Police discovered the woman, along...
Middle school student's mom, sister allegedly stabbed classmate at bus stop
An argument at a bus stop in Atlanta turned into a violent family affair, leaving one student stabbed and another sought by police, along with his mother and sister, authorities...
Nurse might have killed more than 100 patients
A nurse who is already serving a life sentence for two murders may have killed more than 100 patients over several years at two hospitals in northwestern Germany, prosecutors said...
Dow plunges more than 200 points on tax overhaul jitters
Stocks tumbled more than 250 points before recovering some ground at session’s end after a Republican senator revealed details of tax plan that would push back cuts for corporate America...
Teens charged as adults in gang rape of girls inside garage
Two Wisconsin teens are being charged as adults in the alleged gang rape of two girls inside a garage, where one victim said she was forced to perform oral sex...
Sean Parker on Facebook: We created a monster
Sean Parker, who played a pivotal role in turning Facebook into a money-minting juggernaut, admits that he is now “something of a conscientious objector” to the social networking giant. Facebook...
The Knicks' first point guard hope could be first to go
ORLANDO, Fla. — In the second quarter Wednesday at Amway Center, Jeff Hornacek motioned to the bench. Point guard Ramon Sessions popped up, started taking off his warm-up top. It...
LiAngelo Ball's punishment could be 20 days in luxury hotel
The punishment for three UCLA players, who are accused of shoplifting in China, is starting to become clearer. The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports that LiAngelo Ball, Jalen Hill and Cody...
India clears out panhandlers ahead of Ivanka's visit
Indian officials are making sure the citizens they hope will greet Ivanka Trump with open arms during her upcoming visit to Hyderabad don’t include panhandlers. The first daughter and presidential...
Cancer cluster at top NYC school near Ground Zero, grad says
Firefighters and other first-responders who worked at Ground Zero aren’t the only ones suffering 16 years later from exposure to toxic debris. Local school kids who are now young adults...
More than 200 arrested in Saudi Arabia's 'corruption' crackdown
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia announced Thursday it has detained 201 people as part of a sweeping probe, estimating that at least $100 billion has been misused through embezzlement...
Diner under fire over 'kid gratuity'
A New Jersey diner is tacking on an 18 percent gratuity on meals ordered by kids because it says youngsters don't tip — a move that's prompted a boycott by...
Psychedelic shaman potion could cure mental illness
An Amazonian shamanic psychedelic brew is a safe psychiatric medicine to treat depression and alcoholism, a British study suggested. Ayahuasca, a drink traditionally used by South American indigenous tribes, was...
Trying to decipher 49ers' NFL-changing Jimmy Garoppolo plan
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Coach Kyle Shanahan doesn't even need to leave his own house to hear about how excited people are to see whether Jimmy Garoppolo can be the...
Roger Goodell 'furious' at Jerry Jones' plans for his contract
If Jerry Jones can't overthrow Roger Goodell, he wants to make him bleed for his money. The Cowboys owner is part of a group of NFL owners who want Goodell's...
Trump-Putin meeting thrown in doubt
President Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, are expected to meet on the sidelines of a summit meeting in Vietnam on Friday, but US officials are still questioning whether...
'Lookism' affects 73 percent of hiring decisions
It's called "Lookism." That's the name for what happens in the job interview process when the way a candidate looks and presents themselves significantly affects whether they get the job....
One rogue programmer could end the human race
The idea of small groups of humans having control over some of the most powerful weapons ever to be built is scary, but it’s the reality we live in. In...
Notorious cat killer might have moved on to new prey
Britain’s notorious cat killer has started hunting down other furry pets -- according to one distraught mom who made a hare-raising discovery this week. Heather Mitchell, 32, believes the “Croydon...
Suspect wanted for sexually assaulting girls on their way to school
A twisted pervert sexually abused at least three young girls on their way to school in the Bronx -- over the course of a single hour, police said. All of...
Airline workers and passenger in a knock-down, drag-out brawl
A shocking video showing airline staff manhandling a passenger in a runway brawl has gone viral. The footage shows two IndiGo runway staff blocking the passenger's attempts to board the...
Antonio Cromartie: Why vasectomy hasn't stopped me from having kids
After welcoming his 14th child overall this past summer, former Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie swears he and wife Terricka are now focused on raising their family, not expanding it. "That...
Time Inc.'s online ads fail to offset print decline
Magazine publisher Time Inc’s revenue fell short of analysts’ forecasts for the third quarter, as an uptick in online advertising failed to offset a decline in print ads. The New...
The stunning discovery that could rewrite the history of art
The discovery of a Bronze Age warrior’s tomb amid an olive grove in Pylos, Greece, in 2015 was exciting. It was intact. It held a well-preserved skeleton of a 3,500-year-old...
Saudi Arabia orders citizens out of Lebanon amid rising tensions
Saudi Arabia has ordered its citizens out of Lebanon amid skyrocketing tensions between their two governments. A brief statement carried by the state-run Saudi Press Agency called on all Saudis...
Rand Paul suggests assault wasn't over 'landscaping dispute'
Sen. Rand Paul in a pair of tweets questioned a news report that claims a turf war led his neighbor to tackle him outside his Kentucky home in an attack...
Massive wave destroys surfer
A British pro went from surfboard to spinal board after breaking his back riding a monster wave. Video footage shows Andrew Cotton getting completely swallowed up by the giant swell...
These two babies are uncle and niece
A newborn baby has become an uncle at just 36-hours-old after his niece was born in the next room. Little Callum Scrimshaw was given the extra responsibility as his mom...
Macy's profits more than double despite a lukewarm fall
Macy’s shares surged 11 percent on Thursday after the retailer delivered better-than-expected profits despite an unusually warm quarter that has tanked demand for fall fashions. The department-store giant said its...
Suspect surrenders in hit-and-run that killed DJ Jinx Paul
A Manhattan man has surrendered for the hit-and-run killing of DJ Jinx Paul in Brooklyn last year, law-enforcement sources said. Kevin Ozoria, 28, of Hudson Heights, turned himself over to...
Michigan's GOP-led Senate OKs concealed guns in schools, churches, bars
LANSING, Mich. — Licensed gun owners with extra training could legally carry inside schools, churches, bars and other pistol-free zones under hotly contested legislation that was approved Wednesday by the...
Even one drink a day puts you at peril for cancer, doctors warn
You may want to stick to water this Thirsty Thursday. A group of the country’s top cancer doctors are taking an unprecedented stance against alcohol, saying that its ties to...
Something is boiling beneath Antarctica's ice sheets
Antarctica is a weird place. Scientists have long studied the behavior of its massive ice sheets and the land underneath them in the hopes of understanding the unique geological quirks...
Robots could eventually make decisions against our will
Robots could soon be able to make their own decisions and act in ways which could harm society. Terrifying new research reveals that the one thing that we once believe...
Suspected drunk driver turns out to 7-year-old boy on joyride
The driver behind the wheel of a car that led police on a miles-long chase in Indiana wasn't a drunk person as police suspected -- but a 7-year-old boy on...
This real-life Iron Man just smashed a world record
A real-life Iron Man shattered a world record on Thursday for fastest speed in a body-controlled jet engine suit. British inventor Richard Browning achieved a speed of 32.02 mph on...
Biden has some regrets not running for president
Former Vice President Joe Biden said he regrets that he is not the president but said the decision not to run was right for his family. "I regret that I...
Billionaire's Row penthouse in foreclosure sells for $36M
A penthouse at the ultra-luxury One57 tower was sold for $36 million Wednesday, in the most expensive foreclosure auction in New York City history. Unit No. 79 atop 157 W....
Pope Francis bans sale of cigarettes to Vatican employees
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is saying "Just say no" to cigarettes. The Vatican announced Thursday that it would no longer sell cigarettes to employees in its duty-free shop and...
Man poured boiling water on caged dog, cops say
What a mutt. A southern California man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly pouring scalding hot water on a caged dog, The San Francisco Chronicle reported. Enping Qu, 22, allegedly poured...
Pope Francis wants to save the world from nuclear crisis
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is seeking to defuse rising nuclear tensions on the Korean peninsula and to boost support for disarmament with a Vatican conference that will bring together...
Giant Christmas tree begins journey to Rockefeller Center
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — It will soon begin to look a lot like Christmas in New York City thanks to a tree from Pennsylvania. Workers on Thursday will cut down...
Marine Corps instructor accused of calling Muslim recruits 'terrorists'
A Marine Corps drill instructor was a “bully” who abused recruits – focusing his venom on three Muslims whom he labeled “terrorists,” a military prosecutor said during his court-martial. "He...
Legendary Carnegie Deli finds new life online
Carnegie Deli, the Big Apple legend that closed its doors nearly a year ago, will soon be serving up its gut-busting sandwiches again — this time on the internet. The...
Drunk dude drives straight into a lake during car chase
A man reportedly tried to elude cops in Texas by driving into Arlington Lake. Dashcam footage shows a vehicle whipping through a residential area, before crashing head-first into the water....
Dad of Texas church shooter: 'Our family is grieving'
The father of Texas church gunman Devin Kelley has broken his silence in the wake of the massacre, saying his family is in mourning, according to a report. "We are...
ISIS retreats from its last stronghold in Syria
BEIRUT — A Syrian war monitor says Islamic State militants have withdrawn from their last stronghold following a government offensive. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says government forces...
Team Trump still in talks for meeting with Putin
MOSCOW -- The Kremlin said on Thursday that a possible meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump in Vietnam this week was still under discussion, but...
Woman who claims to cure cancer charges $180 for 90 minutes
This woman says she’s seen the light of God, after an out-of-body experience in 1994. “When I returned, I was given the ability to heal people miracley,” proclaims Donna McGrath,...
Lonzo Ball addresses brother's arrest in China
BOSTON — Lonzo Ball is in a shooting slump, and he thinks he knows where the problem is. And no, it doesn't have to do with the troubles of his...
Seferian-Jenkins returns to place he hit rock-bottom a changed man
Any story of redemption follows a story of personal hell, of tormenting demons, of life tackling you in the backfield, and every day you wake up it’s fourth-and-long and you...
Eli Apple's alibi for the play that set Giants fans aflame
It sure looked as if Eli Apple did not want anything to do with engaging in physical contact Sunday, as a third-and-33 play that will live in Giants infamy took...
Henrik Lundqvist undefeated with his new mask
Henrik Lundqvist debuted his new mask with the shiny silver cage on Halloween, what turned out to be a game when the Rangers goalie backstopped his team to a victory...
Giants already have scouted one of the top college QBs
The Giants scout the top college quarterbacks every year, but will do so more intently this fall and winter, with a high draft pick awaiting them in the 2018 draft....
China's 'Great Firewall' no match for Trump's Twitter
BEIJING — US President Donald Trump went around and over the “Great Firewall” of China in a late-night tweet in Beijing as he thanked his hosts for a rare tour...
Man charged with DUI after going to vote a day early
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Police in Pennsylvania say they've arrested a man who showed up to an elementary school intoxicated and hoping to vote — on the wrong day. Authorities charged...
Five predictions for New York City-area college hoop teams
Here are five predictions for the New York-area college basketball teams this upcoming season: Seton Hall becomes first local to win a tournament game in 13 years The drought ends...
Boeing signs $37B in commercial deals with China
BEIJING — Boeing signed $37 billion in commercial deals in China as part of a trade mission traveling with United States President Donald Trump during his state visit to Beijing,...
The Rangers have a star growing before their eyes
So , how about we start a list of the Rangers’ elite skill guys over the last decade? “Rick and Gabby, obviously,” Marc Staal said, referring to Rick Nash and...
Victim's family curses out murderer moments before his execution
STARKE, Fla. — A man convicted of killing two people in 1991 became the third inmate executed in Florida since the state resumed carrying out the death penalty after a...
Experimental skin transplant gives critically ill boy new lease on life
LONDON — Doctors treating a critically ill boy with a devastating skin disease used experimental gene therapy to create an entirely new skin for most of his body in a...
Jets cornerback: Penalty problem doesn't 'bother me'
Buster Skrine is tied for the second-most penalties in the NFL with eight accepted flags. But the Jets cornerback is not worried about it. “My whole career, I’ve had penalties,”...
Ben McAdoo looking an awful lot like this Giants coaching failure
Once upon a time, there was a man who coached the Giants named Ray Handley, and he was terrible at his job. This doesn’t make him unique in the NFL,...
This 'zombie star' refuses to die
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Death definitely becomes this star. Astronomers reported Wednesday on a massive, distant star that exploded in 2014 — and also, apparently back in 1954. This is...
Deported 'Dreamer' arrested for trying to re-enter US
CALEXICO, Calif. — An immigrant who had been shielded from deportation but was sent back to Mexico has been arrested for returning to the United States for the second time...
Teen charged with murder for allegedly suffocating her baby with a rock
DENVER — Prosecutors have charged a 16-year-old girl with first-degree murder for allegedly suffocating her newborn baby with a rock. KUSA-TV reports the girl was arrested in September, two days...
Knicks GM Scott Perry won't rule out trade as Noah return nears
ORLANDO, Fla. — Knicks general manager Scott Perry admits he has a big roster decision “looming’’ as center Joakim Noah returns Monday after his 12-game drug suspension is over, indicating...
Toddler allergic to dairy dies after pre-school serves him grilled cheese
A 3-year-old boy, severely allergic to dairy, died after he was fed a grilled cheese sandwich, a report said. Elijah Silvera went into anaphylactic shock at the Seventh Avenue Center...
LiAngelo Ball, 2 UCLA teammates could be in China for months
The three UCLA men's basketball players arrested in China for allegedly shoplifting a day before US President Donald Trump's visit cannot leave their hotel until the end of the legal...
Steve Bannon on Gillespie campaign: 'You can't fake Trump agenda'
WARREN, Mich. — President Donald Trump's former chief strategist Steve Bannon said Wednesday that Republican candidates cannot "fake" it and must double down on Trump's agenda despite fresh GOP election...
De Blasio's Renewal schools far from reaching graduation benchmarks
Just 25 percent of high schools in Mayor de Blasio’s cash-guzzling Renewal program are hitting their graduation-rate benchmarks, city data show. In an October interview, schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña said...
New Zealand prime minister's 6-toed cat runs out of 9 lives
WELLINGTON - Paddles, the New Zealand prime minister's ginger cat, may have had six toes and a wide social media following but she has run out of lives. Jacinda Ardern,...