December 13, 2017
The unsettling normalcy of this Orange County homeless encampment
SANTA ANA, Calif. -- Street cleaners could be seen washing away the detritus from a homeless encampment in a surreal weekly ritual to accommodate vagrants who have taken over a...
Perv gymnastics doc to appeal prison sentence for child porn
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A Michigan sports doctor who admitted he molested gymnasts plans to appeal a 60-year federal prison sentence on child pornography charges. Larry Nassar filed a formal...
Betances on facing Yankees lineup: 'What do you do?'
Dellin Betances has faced his fair share of fearsome lineups, especially in the AL East. But he doesn’t think he’s ever seen a heart of the order like the Yankees...
The Yankees shouldn't be testing CC Sabathia
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — With all of their wheeling and dealing this offseason, constructing new plans on the fly and compelling us to recalculate their luxury-tax figure every day,...
The reign of terror when murder was king of New York in the ’80s and ’90s
The cover sheet on the clipboard hanging in the station house of Brooklyn’s blood-soaked 75th Precinct said it all: “You give us 22 minutes, we’ll give you a homicide.” Much...
Hotshot banker thankful for ‘fantastic’ decision on $17M SEC case
Guy Gentile, the hotshot banker whose angry ex-girlfriend drove his Mercedes-Benz into the pool of his Bahamas home, beat a $17 million civil fraud case brought by the federal government...
The aspect of Frank Ntilikina that blows everyone away
Knicks rookie Frank Ntilikina stood up to LeBron James, even — gasp! — shoved the King. He went up against fellow rookie Lonzo Ball, who has about three tons of...
LI town supervisor doles out raises on his way out of office
A Long Island town supervisor who touted an ethics-reform agenda while in office lost his re-election bid — and on the way out gave questionable raises and transfers to nearly...
Politician accused of impersonating cop has unpaid vehicle violations
Brooklyn state Sen. Marty Golden has three unpaid violations on his car — including one for speeding in a school zone that’s so overdue the city could sic a collection...
Cuomo rips reporter for sexual harassment question
Gov. Cuomo lost his cool Wednesday at his in-person first press conference in weeks in Albany, at one point telling a female reporter she was doing a “disservice to women”...
Why Mark-Viverito is pushing for pal to get BOE gig
Self-described reformer Melissa Mark-Viverito is trying to become a political boss — with a say over patronage and access to the ballot — in the waning days of her tenure...
Cuomo proposes taking guns from domestic abusers
Gov. Cuomo wants to take firearms from people who engage in domestic violence — the first step in a plan to address victimization of women. His proposal would close a...
Prosecutors read closing arguments in FIFA corruption case
Three former international soccer honchos lined their pockets with millions of dollars in bribes from sports-media and marketing firms, federal prosecutors alleged in closing arguments at the officials’ Brooklyn federal...
Amendment to withdraw cash from IRAs needs restrictions
Yes, Senator Inhofe, allowing Americans to dip into their retirement accounts at a reduced tax rate would help the economy and give the Treasury a windfall. But, no, that idea...
'Sunday Night Football' takes huge hit as NFL ratings continue to sink
Someone throw NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell a life preserver — the average TV audience for games through Week 14 sank even deeper behind those through the period last season. Amid...
Jets have a frightening QB mismatch on their hands
On the surface it looks like a colossal mismatch. A future Hall of Fame quarterback in Drew Brees will be going against novice Bryce Petty when the Saints play host...
City's longest-serving sanitation worker keeps on trucking
The city’s longest-serving garbage collector is about to start his 52nd year on the job — and is five years from becoming the oldest city sanitation worker in history. Seventy-five-year-old...
81 percent of inspected apartments have potential lead-paint hazard: NYCHA
After a four-year gap in inspections, NYC Housing Authority officials found potential lead-paint hazards in 81 percent of the nearly 8,900 apartments housing children under 6 that its employees inspected...
Rangers falling back into old ways with loss to lowly Senators
OTTAWA, Ont. — It shouldn’t have been so difficult, but the Rangers have made this season a study in what’s difficult. Now they’re finding out about the pace at which...
Target purchases grocery delivery service for $550M
What the truck is going on with big-box retailers? Target on Wednesday became the latest big-boxer to join the equivalent of the arms’ race for retailers — same-day delivery —...
New venue, same result: Stars pummel Islanders again
The Islanders arrived at Barclays Center seeking redemption Wednesday against the same Stars team that smacked them 5-0 in Dallas last month. Instead the Islanders received a similar punishment, just...
Joe Biden: I owe Anita Hill an apology
Former Vice President Joe Biden said he owes Anita Hill an apology for not doing more to shield her from Republican attacks during the contentious Clarence Thomas hearings back in...
Plane draws Christmas tree in the sky on festive flight
An empty Airbus plane flying out of Hamburg, Germany was feeling the Christmas spirit Wednesday afternoon as it mapped out a Christmas tree – with ornaments – in the sky....
Inside the incredible NYC house made out of shipping containers
Over two decades as a restaurateur, Joe Carroll has incorporated odds and ends from salvage yards into his Brooklyn eateries. In beloved steakhouse St. Anselm, for example, he used decorative...
Miami penthouse on sale for 33 bitcoin — cash not accepted
Attention bitcoin millionaires ready to spend your coins: here’s a very real-world purchase option -- no traditional cash required. A Miami penthouse was listed on real estate site Redfin Corp....
T-Mobile acquires internet-based TV service
The future of television is online — and T-Mobile is trying to get in on the action. In a move to take on the cable industry as well as its...
Mistrial in case of girl raped while mom smoked meth nearby
SALT LAKE CITY — A mistrial has been declared in the case of three men accused of sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl at a Utah home while her mother was...
Landing Yankees' top rotation targets may require creativity
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — According to a person who works for a club with interest in acquiring right-hander Gerrit Cole, the Pirates are thinking harder than usual about making...
Medical marijuana has no health risks: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially given the checkmark of approval to cannabidiol, a relaxing compound in medical marijuana, ruling it is not a dangerous drug. The compound, also...
Kentucky lawmaker accused of sexual assault commits suicide
A Kentucky lawmaker who was accused of sexually assaulting a former member of his church reportedly killed himself on Wednesday. State Rep. Dan Johnson, who gained infamy when he compared...
Wall St. bros get infected by flakey LA fad
Back in the good old days, Alex Hill used to drop a couple of grand a night on models and bottles at Provocateur and Top of the Standard. But now...
City official accused of taunting liberal co-worker with gun
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. — A city official in the southeastern Missouri town of Poplar Bluff faces criminal charges for allegedly pumping a shotgun to tease a liberal co-worker. Poplar Bluff...
Marijuana 'clubs' could be coming to Massachusetts
The Bay State might soon become the Baked State. Just months after Massachusetts voted to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, a state agency approved a policy Monday that would...
Former reporter sues HuffPost for $23.5M over rape accusation
A former political reporter for The Young Turks web newscast is suing the Huffington Post for $23.5 million for accusing him of being a rapist. Jordan Chariton, 31, worked for...
Town 'smells like bacon' after highway accident
A train collided with a semi-truck in Lakeland, FL, around midnight Wednesday and left the roadway littered with food and the air smelling of bacon. A CSX train was en...
Man believed to have killed his kids, then himself identified as surgeon
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — A surgeon has been identified as the 36-year-old man police believe fatally shot his two young children before killing himself in the family’s North Texas...
Whoopi makes cameo at annual fundraising bash
We hear that Whoopi Goldberg and Marc Jacobs attended the 32nd annual toys party, hosted by Corcoran’s Robby Browne and Chris Kann. The Dec. 10 event raised more than $270,000...
House-hunting Moby scopes out Connecticut
As he prepares to release his new album, “Everything Was Beautiful, And Nothing Hurt,” out on March 2, vegan musician Moby has been spotted scoping out quaint properties outside the...
Arcade Fire rocker just snagged this Brooklyn house
Grammy Award-winning indie rock band Arcade Fire member Will Butler and his wife, Jenny Shore Butler, a choreographer and dancer, recently bought a single-family home for $1.74 million in Kensington,...
Mom of ex-NFLer who killed himself sues over documentary
The mom of former college football star Lawrence Phillips — who committed suicide while in prison on a murder charge — is suing Showtime over a documentary that attributed his...
Mets miss out on potential solution at second base
One of the Mets’ top choices to play second base in 2018 came off the board Wednesday when Ian Kinsler was traded to the Angels. The Mets have other options,...
Man accused of killing roommate's girlfriend, tossing body in dumpster
A Texas man is accused of killing his roommate's girlfriend when she came over to give him a ride, according to police. Kevin Lee Roberts, 22, was arrested late Tuesday...
Grinch accused of burning town's $40K Christmas tree
MESA, Ariz. — Police in the city of Mesa near Phoenix say a man has been arrested on suspicion of arson and criminal damage for allegedly burning the city's $40,000...
Walmart workers can request to get paid earlier on special app
NEW YORK — Walmart is providing workers with an app aimed at helping them budget their money and get paid before payday. The retailer said Wednesday that it teamed up...
'GMA' anchor and 'Melrose Place' alum looking for new NYC home
“Good Morning America” anchor Amy Robach and her hubby, Andrew Shue, the former “Melrose Place” star and co-founder of the nonprofit organization Do Something, are looking for new digs in...
Live in the $55M LI mansion Brangelina once called home
A 47-acre waterfront property in the Long Island village of Lloyd Neck is on the market for a cool $55 million. The 20,000-square-foot Tudor revival-style estate, called Sassafras and built...
Cops question man suspected of gunning down bodega owner over 50 cents
Life is cheap for this killer. A Brooklyn bodega customer came up 50 cents short when he tried to buy a Corona — and he got so mad he couldn’t...
Giants rave about Davis Webb's 'wow' factor, now let him play
It is not Davis Webb’s style to shout “Give me the damn ball.” Far from it, even as the competitor within him — inactive again Sunday against the Eagles and...
Ex-Cuomo aide says Post cover will taint corruption trial
A former Gov. Cuomo aide on trial for corruption claimed on Wednesday that a recent New York Post cover story will taint the jury pool. Lawyers for Joe Percoco argued...
Broadway vet Broderick is afraid of botching 'Christmas Story Live!'
Only a few days remain until Fox’s production of “A Christmas Story Live!” premieres Sunday night and star Matthew Broderick, who plays the adult Ralphie Parker, hero of the beloved...
PBS suspends 'Tavis Smiley' amid sexual misconduct probe
PBS has suspended late-night talk show “Tavis Smiley” amid misconduct allegations against its host and namesake. “Effective today, PBS has indefinitely suspended distribution of ‘Tavis Smiley,’ produced by TS Media,...
How coach is convincing Isles to buy in to fading NHL concept
When Doug Weight brings up the term "puck management" with his players, he worries that he starts “sounding like Charlie Brown’s teacher — they’re not really listening.” Having been in...
John Mara wants Eli Manning back
John Mara wants Eli Manning to return in 2018, but a new general manager and coach will have a say in that decision, the Giants co-owner told reporters Wednesday. The...
Celebs are giving skinny jeans the boot
Is it time to finally say sayonara to your skinny jeans? Yes, if you want to fit in with fashion mavens Meghan Markle, Gisele Bündchen and Cindy Crawford. All three...
A progressive push for more gun violence
Who ever thought the progressive position on gun violence would be to encourage more of it? Yet that’s the paradox in Philadelphia, where on Thursday the city council will consider...
Parenting in the age of political activism
It was Charlotte Cormack’s fifth birthday, and the kindergartener excitedly answered the door to greet guests. But when one proffered a brightly wrapped present, Charlotte’s smile turned to a frown....
Lame ducks aim to boost food trucks
Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito is pushing the City Council to pass a last-minute bill boosting the number of street food vendors. There’s a case to be made for the change —...
Team Trump is still torn on how to handle North Korea
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Tuesday he’ll continue to push for negotiations with Kim Jong-un “until the first bomb drops.” Negotiations? About what? Jeffrey Feltman’s visit to North Korea...
A terrorist complains of bias
Onetime domestic terrorist Judith Clark is suing to overturn the state Board of Parole’s decision keeping her behind bars for her role in the deadly 1981 Rockland County Brink’s heist....
De Blasio's policing betrayal
Just weeks after winning re-election, Mayor de Blasio is set to give criminals a big boost. Hizzoner says he’s now OK with the Right to Know Act, a pair of...
The State Department is boycotting Trump's Jerusalem policy
Now that President Trump has recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, what will the State Department do? It resents Israel and has been fighting the Jewish state for years....
Perv busted for allegedly trying to trade chicken alfredo for sex with minor
He was caught sending "noods" to an impasta. A Youngstown State University student was busted this week after allegedly trying to have sex with an undercover officer posing as a...
Teens caught in video sucker-punching disabled student
A group of Atlanta teens face suspension from school after they were caught on camera beating a disabled classmate, according to reports. Student Jaqueline Flournoy, who is hearing-impaired, said she...
Why hurting Enes Kanter won't stop: the season of heartbreak
Enes Kanter is barely over 50 percent healthy with a sore back and hip. Yet the Knicks center wants to keep playing. Why? The 2014-15 season. He finished that season...
Voicemail from bullies nearly pushed teen to suicide: parents
Parents of a middle school student say their daughter nearly took her own life after she received a disturbing voicemail from bullies. Antonia and Marcos, who declined to use their...
Seahawks rookie blasts 'n---a,' 'b---h' cops in post-club arrest video
The Seahawks' 2017 second-round pick has gotten his name in the police blotter before the stat sheet. Malik McDowell, a defensive end drafted 35th overall out of Michigan State who...
Mom arrested for subjecting son to hundreds of hospital visits
A Texas mother is in jail after hospital staff sounded alarm over a boy who had been seen 323 times at various medical centers and undergone 13 major surgeries in...
Mom who 'blacked out' during baby's death gets 13 years
BELFAST, Maine — A woman who drank multiple shots of liquor and smoked marijuana on the night of her infant son's death was ordered Wednesday to serve 13 years in...
School district apologizes to cancer survivor for punishment
WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa — A school district in southeast Iowa has apologized after disciplining a student for dress-code violations when she covered her head after losing her hair during cancer...
Woman in critical condition after getting blood poisoning from stray cat
A British woman is fighting for her life in Australia after being struck down with a rare form of blood poisoning from a stray kitten. Scarlet Goodrich faces spending Christmas...
High school suspends teacher caught on video tackling student
CANTON, Ohio — School authorities in northeast Ohio say a high school teacher has been suspended with pay and is under investigation after a cellphone video surfaced showing him tackling...
Transgender man gives birth — again
A transgender man has given birth to his second child four years after transitioning – following a seven day labor. Kaci Sullivan is believed to be the first person in...
These states are more expensive to raise children
Paying someone to care for your children is more expensive than putting a roof over your head in most states. The average cost of sending two children to day care...
Woman sentenced for killing toddler who refused to eat
JOPLIN, Mo. — A Missouri woman has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for killing her fiancé's 2-year-old daughter by repeatedly slamming the girl’s head on a floor when...
Struggling Subway is now facing a franchisee revolt
Subway is staring down at a menu of scary problems that’s way more than a foot long. The struggling sandwich chain has seen customer traffic plummet a whopping 25 percent...
McCain's brain cancer battle lands him back in hospital
Sen. John McCain is back in the hospital getting treatment for side effects from his treatment for brain cancer, his office confirmed Wednesday. “As ever, he remains grateful to his...
Michael Conforto lowers Mets fans' Opening Day expectations
Michael Conforto doesn’t know if he’ll be ready for Opening Day, and that likely won’t change for a while as he continues his rehab from the dislocated shoulder that ended...
California holds a prom-themed gala for stoners
At most high school proms, smoking pot will get you suspended. At California’s Ganja Goddess Gala — a prom redo for adults — pot-smoking was half the point. Held earlier...
A real Giants leader arises out of this Eli Apple mess
A leader is not always identified by a “C” sewed onto the front of his uniform. There is no such official designation signifying Landon Collins as a captain, but sometimes...
Teacher accused of sex with 2 students seeks insanity plea
An Ohio substitute teacher who was kicked out of school over student-sex allegations plans to plead not guilty to sexual battery by reason of insanity. Madeline Marx, 23, appeared in...
Student found dead in dorm after complaining of headaches, vomiting
A Florida teen who was complaining of headaches and vomiting was found dead in her dorm room by her mother and sister on Tuesday. Alyssa Michelle Lewis, 19, was in...
Here's another reason why the L train shutdown will suck
Great news for clowns — terrible news for cabbies. Cars will be required to have three or more passengers to drive over the Williamsburg Bridge in rush hours during the...
The top Google searches of 2017 were super depressing
America’s top Google searches have one thing in common: bad news. Hurricane Irma, Matt Lauer and the late singer Tom Petty were the top three lookups that caused the most...
New Year's 2018 is already off to a rough start
2018 is already off to a bad start — and it’s still two weeks away. Workers testing out the giant “18” that will light up after the ball drops in...
2017's top 5 videos that will move you to tears
These tearjerker moments prove there is nothing but love around.
Sleep is just as important for weight loss as dieting, study says
If you are trying to lose weight, you may want to focus more on getting a good night’s sleep and less on what you are eating. People who have regular...
Children of man killed by carjacker slam judge for 'light' prison sentence
A carjacker who fatally ran over a Brooklyn dad while attempting to steal his truck was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison Wednesday -- as the dead man's...
Cuomo defends hiring practices, blasts reporter amid FBI probe
ALBANY -- Gov. Cuomo defended his administration's hiring practices Wednesday amid an FBI probe and lashed out at a reporter who questioned why so many Democratic campaign veterans were landing...
Warren Sapp's awkward harassment denial includes vibrator pics
NFL Hall of Fame defensive tackle Warren Sapp has played better defense. The former NFL Network analyst implicated in the lawsuit filed by a former wardrobe stylist at the network...
Doctor found dead at home in apparent heroin overdose
A Manhattan doctor died of an apparent heroin overdose at his Park Avenue home, police said. Dr. Ravindra Rajmane, 50, was found lying on his bed inside the Park Avenue...
The GOP dodged a bullet with Moore’s loss and other comments
Conservative: Alabama and the Folly of Angry Populism What’s the obvious lesson of Roy Moore’s defeat in the Alabama Senate election? According to Robert Tracinski at The Federalist, it’s that...
Roger Goodell: I'll be gone after this $200 million payday
IRVING, Texas — Commissioner Roger Goodell views the agreement reached on an extension last week as his final contract overseeing the NFL, a league spokesman said Wednesday. Goodell's extension through...
11-year-old pleads 'No!' repeatedly as police handcuff and hold her at gunpoint
Police officers in Michigan are facing an investigation into their actions after they handcuffed a preteen while looking for her much older aunt. Bodycam footage has been released showing the...
LiAngelo Ball: UCLA made me thank Trump
LiAngelo Ball said he wouldn’t have apologized to President Trump if UCLA didn’t make him do so. After Ball and teammates Cody Riley and Jalen Hill were arrested and released...
The most dramatic police encounters in 2017
These run-ins with police escalated to dramatic heights.
Mike Francesa takes parting shot at Michael Kay
Mike Francesa used his third-to-last day on the WFAN airwaves to remind New York sports radio listeners who's boss. Francesa, when asked by a Brooklyn caller Wednesday whether ESPN Radio...
The one physical trait women find irresistible
You hear it time and time again, but now science has proven it to be true – women really do prefer men with big muscles. Strong-looking men with burly shoulders,...
Port Authority bombing suspect makes first appearance before judge
Accused Port Authority bomber Akayed Ullah looked emotionless on Wednesday as he made his first appearance before a judge over Monday's botched suicide attack -- appearing via a video feed...
Yankees accidentally helped Todd Frazier's market value
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- When the Yankees acquired Todd Frazier in July, they made him the third baseman over Chase Headley because they thought he was the better overall...
City commissioner resigns over graphic urinal videos
A newly elected 23-year-old city commissioner in Michigan resigned Wednesday after being charged with "possessing child sexually abusive material" – a series of graphic videos showing “male individuals using a...
Mattingly knows what's awaiting Giancarlo Stanton and Yankees
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Don Mattingly knows Giancarlo Stanton well from having managed him the past two years with the Marlins. He is intimate with all that goes on...
This woman designs sex toys for a living
Bonny Hall had never even seen a sex toy before she met adult website Lovehoney's co-founders, Neal and Richard, when she was 21. She had befriended the pair on her...
'Art of Fielding' plagiarism accuser urges judge not to toss case
A Texas man has asked a judge not to toss his plagiarism case against Chad Harbach, claiming the author’s “The Art of Fielding” is uniquely similar to an unpublished work...
Man chops off wife’s hands with an ax over supposed affair
A jealous husband cut off both his wife’s hands with an ax after accusing her of having a secret lover. The savage, medieval-style attack has appalled Russian doctors who have...
Pilot's quirky hobby turned him into an Instagram star
Pilot Bill Young has become an overnight celebrity on Instagram -- all because he likes to document the carpets in the hotels he stays in. From Rotterdam to Los Angeles...
Chinese 'virtue schools' teach women to be obedient housewives
A chain of schools in China is designed for men to send their wives to learn "women's virtues" — daily tasks such as household chores and the value of obedience. The original...
Family claims Target potty training seat nearly ripped off tot's penis
A California family who says a Target potty trainer nearly ripped off their 3-year-old son's penis is taking legal action against the company. The boy's parents and grandparents filed a...
Serial bride threatened with jail after showing up late for court again
A Bronx judge threatened to toss the borough’s notorious serial bride behind bars Wednesday — for her serial lateness. Liana Barrientos appeared apathetic as she was chastised by an irate...
Dem lawmaker: Women's clothing can be 'invitation' to harassment
A 71-year-old Democratic congresswoman stunned fellow lawmakers Wednesday when she called cleavage-revealing clothing that some members and staffers wear an ”invitation” to sexual misconduct. Ohio Rep. Marcy Kaptur made the...
Janet Yellen just gave Trump a bag of coal for Christmas
Janet Yellen gave President Trump a parting Christmas “gift” — of the bag of coal variety — in her final action as head of the Federal Reserve: a quarter-point interest...
Red meat could eventually be taxed like cigarettes
Your steak dinner may become more expensive soon. A tax on red meat is becoming increasingly likely in many countries, according to a report from Farm Animal Investment and Risk...
Meet the 'swinger couple' a model partied with before her death
The identities of the "swingers" who partied with a Dutch model before she died in a plunge from their ritzy 20th-floor pad in Malaysia have been revealed, according to a...
Behold, this season's most pathetic Christmas trees
Why bother with an over-the-top Christmas tree this holiday season? If you don’t have the space, the money or the energy to deal with one, all you really need is...
‘Man flu’ may make men more helpless when they get sick
Is “man flu” real? A new study in the British Medical Journal suggests men are biologically less equipped to fight off the common cold or influenza than their female counterparts....
Interest in the 'Flat Earth' conspiracy theory is skyrocketing
Support for the Flat Earth movement has been exploding in popularity, with millions believing NASA is trying to dupe us about the shape of our planet. Google Trends data reveals...
London's Royal Court Theatre scraps play over sex harassment themes
LONDON — With allegations of sexual misconduct shaking Britain's entertainment industry, London's Royal Court Theatre has canceled a production that features "themes of grooming and abuses of power on young...
NYCFC start rebuilding defense with Swedish international
After gutting much of their defense from last season, New York City FC have started the rebuild. The club announced Wednesday that it signed Swedish international right back Anton Tinnerholm...
Sick surgeon etched his initials into patients' livers
A twisted British surgeon literally left his mark on two patients – using a laser beam to carve his initials onto their livers during transplant operations, according to reports. Dr....
Cop gets prison for tipping off buddy to drug raid
An ex-cop in Chicago whom prosecutors said violated a “circle of trust” by leaking details of an undercover narcotics sting to a friend from high school was sentenced to five...
Marlins' selloff nearly complete after Marcell Ozuna deal
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- The deconstruction of what had been the best outfield in the majors continued Wednesday, when the Marlins traded Marcell Ozuna to the Cardinals, pending physicals....
Seeding other planets with life from Earth isn't as crazy as it sounds
As a species, we’ve always been marked by curiosity. Our desire to explore the unknown took us from settlements on long journeys across the continents and oceans into the deepest...
Fed hikes rates by a quarter point
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday, as anticipated, but left its rate outlook for the coming years unchanged even as policymakers...
What new Mets regime sees in Matt Harvey for last ride
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- At what mile marker of a marathon are you finishing no matter what? Aches. Cramps. Heck, maybe even broken bones. Twenty miles? Twenty-two? Twenty-three? This...
Banking mogul buys Time Inc.'s Golf magazine
Banking and real estate mogul Howard Milstein, expanding his golf-related holdings, has purchased Time Inc.’s Golf magazine and golf.com website. While Time Inc. has not yet announced the deal, staffers...
Worthless human fatally shoots 80-year-old bodega owner over 50 cents
A heartless gunman shot an 80-year-old Brooklyn bodega owner in the chest Tuesday night -- killing him over a mere 50 cents, police sources told The Post. The gunman, who...
Fan suing Saints over national anthem protests
The protests during the national anthem have turned a fan into a plaintiff and a team into defendants. A supporter of the New Orleans Saints is taking the team to...
Pop star jailed for sexily eating banana
An Egyptian pop star is headed to jail because she appeared in a music video wearing her underwear and suggestively eating a banana, reports said. Shaimaa Ahmed, 25, known as...
Woman's crazy plot to cover up husband's murder involved acid and plastic surgery
An Indian woman murdered her husband, then hatched an insane plot to pour acid on her lover's face and pass him off as her not-so-dearly departed, according to a new...
8-year-old who killed herself may have been inspired by Facebook story
An 8-year-old New Jersey girl who committed suicide may have been inspired by a story she read on Facebook. Investigators in Essex County are probing whether Imani McCray, who died...
For a lot of Americans, 'tis the season to give to yourself
You liked it so much, you decided to buy it for yourself. How many times has that happened? Quite a lot, it seems. Nearly one quarter (22 percent) of Americans...
Giant, muscle-bound penguin ruled prehistoric bird world
WASHINGTON -- Scientists have unearthed in New Zealand fossil bones of what might be the heavyweight champion of the penguin world, a bird nearly 6 feet tall that thrived 55...
'Miracle' baby survives being born with heart outside her chest
Vanellope Hope is a true Christmas miracle. Doctors told new parents Naomi Findley and Dean Wilkins their baby Vanellope had almost no chance of survival because of an extremely rare...
Pete King blasts 'disheveled drunk' Steve Bannon
Republican Rep. Pete King unleashed a blistering attack on alt-right hero Steve Bannon on Wednesday, branding him a “phony” and a “disheveled drunk” who does not deserve a role in...
These savings hacks will make you richer in 2018
This may save 2018 for you. Millions of Americans make financial New Year’s resolutions every year and this year, saving more looks to be a popular one. In a survey...
Behind the stunning rise of Victor Oladipo
At 8:02 p.m. on June 30, 2017, the Oklahoma City police department confirmed that a “legal and very savvy” theft had just occurred. The alleged crime: The Thunder had stolen...
National Geographic picks the best nature photos of 2017
The year's best landscape, aerial, wildlife and underwater photography.
Jerks accused of stealing man's ID and going skydiving
These two skydivers just landed in jail. A Brooklyn couple vying for a spot on “World’s Dumbest Criminals” stole a credit card and used it to pay for a thrill-seeking...
House, Senate reach deal on tax overhaul
Congressional Republicans reached a deal Wednesday on a sweeping overhaul of the nation’s tax laws, paving the way for final votes next week on a bill that slashes taxes for...
Alabama lawmaker says losing Senate race likely saved his life
An Alabama congressman who ran in Alabama’s special Senate election says losing may have saved his life. Rep. Mo Brooks — who vied in the GOP primary to fill the...
A flare tossed in the recycling bin nearly kills this worker
A marine flare went off at a recycling plant in Waterbeach, England, ricocheting around the sorting room. Luckily, an employee there was not seriously injured. The recycling firm, Amey, issued...
Model staged kidnapping for fame, suspect claims
The man accused of kidnapping model Chloe Ayling claims she plotted the whole ordeal in a desperate bid for fame, according to a report. Lukasz Herba, 30 — who is...
'Just shoot me': Suspects in teacher's murder asked cops to end it all
Two suspects charged in the murder of an elementary school teacher impulsively asked cops to end their lives, saying, “Just shoot me, I deserve this,” court documents show. Neither Stephen...
Instagram model takes Porzingis pursuit to courtside
He shoots, he scores? After Kristaps Porzingis started following fitness model Jen Selter on Instagram, the Knicks' beloved unicorn made his presence known by doling out a handful of likes...
Traffic agent pleads guilty to drunken crash that killed friend
An NYPD traffic agent who downed eight shots of vodka before hopping behind the wheel of his car — and killing a friend celebrating her 21st birthday — pleaded guilty...
Time capsules, YouTube: How former NFL star lives with 'CTE'
Larry Johnson was once one of the most feared running backs in the NFL, but portions of his career are now a complete blank for him. The two-time Pro Bowl...
Deputy AG says there's no good cause to fire Mueller
WASHINGTON – Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein Wednesday defended the Justice Department against charges of political bias and said there’s no good cause to fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller. “I...
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Tina Smith named as Franken replacement
The governor of Minnesota on Wednesday named Lt. Gov. Tina Smith to fill the Senate seat that Democratic Sen. Al Franken said he would give up after he was accused...
Mets sign breakout reliever Anthony Swarzak
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Mets won’t be leaving the Winter Meetings empty-handed. After missing on relievers Bryan Shaw and Tommy Hunter, general manager Sandy Alderson netted a power...
These Type A personality traits could help you live a very long life
The stubborn survive -- and thrive. New research links some Type A personality traits, like having a strong work ethic and being stubborn, with good mental health well into your...
Navy destroyers in collisions had let training credentials lapse
The two Navy destroyers that crashed in separate incidents this year — killing a total 17 sailors — were woefully behind on training certifications, according to a new report. Crews...
What it's like to watch the life, death of Billy Martin — with his son
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — OK, so maybe it wasn’t quite like watching “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” with Mark Hamill. But this was more emotional. On Sunday night, here...
'I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas' singer gets her wish, 60 years later
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City native Gayla Peevey has welcomed another hippopotamus to the city’s zoo, more than 60 years after her song about wanting one for Christmas helped the...
'Free' Starbucks Wi-Fi caught mining for bitcoin
Did you know that when you’re logging into the Wi-Fi at Starbucks, you could have code installed on your laptop that is used to mine for bitcoin? This is what...
T-Mobile plans to launch its own TV service next year
T-Mobile US will launch a new television service in 2018 and acquire television technology company Layer3 TV for an undisclosed amount as part of its plans, it said on Wednesday....
Guy crashes car, goes on naked rampage
Motorists along a Virginia highway got an eyeful Tuesday afternoon when a man who crashed his car stripped naked and went on a rampage, according to a report. The unidentified...
Where the Lakers are drawing the line with LaVar Ball
Trump? Fine. Women? Attack away. UCLA, Chino Hills High? Go for it. But the Lakers are trying to clamp LaVar Ball's mouth when Luke Walton is involved. The Los Angeles...
Two companies will suck up half of tech's profits in 2018
On the whole, tech giants are poised to deliver “stable” revenue and profit in 2018, but Apple and Microsoft are expected to be the main reasons for continued earnings growth....
JetBlue 'biter' forces plane to make emergency landing
A JetBlue passenger who wouldn’t stop biting people aboard his flight forced his plane to make an emergency landing — so that cops could sink their teeth into him. The...
Schumer: Alabama election proves need to delay tax reform
Democrat Doug Jones’ upset victory over Republican Roy Moore in Tuesday’s special Senate election in Alabama was a “referendum” on congressional Republicans’ leadership and proves they must delay tax reform,...
How to hide your holiday hangover from your boss
There’s nothing joyous about facing up to work after a few too many festive bubblies. But just because you feel hungover, doesn’t mean you need to look it. We asked...
Idiot no match for hulking jail guard after alleged break-in
A man apparently hopped up on drugs “simply picked the wrong house to burglarize” after breaking into the home of a 330-pound corrections officer, authorities said. Anthony Jones, 35, of...
It really does take longer for men to recover from viruses, colds
The so-called “man flu” has been a punchline for decades, but according to one expert it may be time to stop taking it lightly. Dr. Kyle Sue, a Canadian doctor...
Teen saves family bakery from closing with viral tweet
A viral tweet has managed to save a Houston-area bakery from shutting its doors. Trinidad Garza has been baking since he was 12 years old, he told ABC13. But after...
WWE's Paige reveals the horror behind sex tape release
WWE superstar Paige went bald and considered suicide after a leaked sex tape and drug ban made her life almost unbearable. The English star has just returned from a controversial...
Twitter launches feature to easily post 'tweetstorms'
Twitter plans to allow users to publish multiple tweets at once. The new feature, introduced Tuesday, will enable users to more easily create “tweetstorms,” or longer messages published in multiple...
Michael Pineda gets another $10 million chance
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The most famously overhyped, yet most underwhelming trade in recent Yankees history came to an official close Wednesday when Michael Pineda accepted a two-year, $10...
Yankees engage Diamondbacks on ideal infield fit
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Yankees have spoken to the Diamondbacks about Patrick Corbin. But not just Patrick Corbin. They also have had talks involving Brandon Drury, who could...
Baby boy’s stomach ‘tumor’ turns out to be parasitic twin
Medics operating to remove a "tumor" from a baby were astonished to discover it was actually the child's twin inside his tummy. The 3-month-old baby was admitted to the hospital...
Apple spends $390 million to build iPhone chip plant in Texas
Apple said on Wednesday it would invest $390 million in Finisar, which it will use to build out a plant in Texas to make chips that power popular iPhone features...
Instagram is really upping its hashtag game
You know all those hashtags you’ve been adding to your Instagram posts in the hope that more people with similar interests will find your content and you’ll turn them into...
Paul Ryan: Congress will stop using taxpayer funds to settle sex harassment suits
House Speaker Paul Ryan announced Wednesday that Congress will no longer use taxpayer dollars to settle sexual harassment claims against lawmakers. “That’s among the things we’re working on right now”...
Gillibrand fires back at Trump after 'sexist smear'
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand lashed out at President Trump on Wednesday, calling him a “bully” after he tweeted a “sexist smear” that she “would do anything” for campaign contributions. "He's a...
Omarosa fired, 'physically dragged' from the White House
Former “Apprentice” star Omarosa Manigault Newman had to be dragged kicking and screaming from the White House on Tuesday night after she refused to believe Donald Trump had fired her,...
Port Authority 'bomber' tried brainwashing his wife: officials
Port Authority bomber Akayed Ullah was influenced by the sermons and writings of a radical Muslim preacher — and tried to have his wife brainwashed by them as well, Bangladeshi...
This new island could help scientists understand life on Mars
It’s not often that a whole new chunk of land just comes jutting out of the ocean, but that’s just what happened with a new island in the South Pacific....
High schooler helps collapsing marathoner cross finish line
Experienced marathon runner, Chandler Self, was nearing the finish line when the unexpected happened. Self had been keeping a steady pace throughout the entire BMW Dallas Marathon on Saturday. The...
Mets will have to convince Ian Kinsler to accept trade
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- The Mets’ first choice at second base may be Ian Kinsler, but all that matters if a trade can be completed with the Tigers is...
Ancient ticks found full of dinosaur blood
Researchers working with ancient amber thought to be nearly 100 million years old have discovered something that sounds like the beginning of a new chapter in the Jurassic Park franchise:...
'Panicked' herd of deer take fatal plunge off bridge
A herd of deer leaped to their deaths from a highway bridge in Iowa, leaving horrified drivers in shock after watching the “panicked” animals perish. Catherine Veerhusen and her husband...
NFL Network nightmare: Exec asked if I planned to get 'knocked up'
As disturbing allegations of sexual misconduct mount against several NFL Network employees, Tuesday on Instagram broadcaster Lindsay McCormick detailed her experience with a network executive. "I've been quiet about this...
More than one-third of US soccer fans are homophobic: study
At least a third of American soccer fans are homophobic — more than Mexico and the United Kingdom, according to a study released Tuesday. Only 63 percent of U.S. soccer...
Elizabeth Warren gets another turn as comic book hero
BOSTON — All comic book heroes need a sequel — even U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren. The Massachusetts Democrat was the focus last year of a 22-page comic titled "Female Force:...
Luke Walton: Phil Jackson deserved better from Knicks
Lakers coach Luke Walton won’t use the triangle with the Lakers but wished it had worked in New York and wasn’t “in favor’’ of Phil Jackson’s termination last June. Walton,...
Cops hunt for suspect pooping on neighborhood lawns
This New York suburb is getting crappier by the day. Orchard Park residents have a “Mad Pooper” on their hands. One woman has called cops about a delinquent defecator stinking...
Iran calls on Muslim nations to defend Palestinians after Trump move
ISTANBUL - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday all Muslim nations should work together to defend the rights of Palestinians following Donald Trump’s decision last week to recognize Jerusalem...
Crazy Russian billionaire believes cigar-shaped comet is alien spacecraft
Oumuamua is a comet with an unusual, cigar-like shape. Or maybe it's an alien spaceship. Russian billionaire Yuri Milner is leading a group of scientists as they attempt to scan the object...
Palestinian leader says Trump's 'crime' over Jerusalem prevents US peace role
ISTANBUL — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas told Muslim leaders Wednesday that a US decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital was a crime that showed that Washington should no longer play...
Trump: 'Deck was stacked against' Roy Moore
President Trump on Wednesday sought to turn the defeat of Republican Roy Moore in Alabama’s special election into his own personal victory — saying he was right in predicting the...
Bon Jovi finally gets into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Whoahhhhh, they’re all the way there. Bon Jovi is finally being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The New Jersey rockers will take their place with music...
Woman nearly drowns in the ocean trying to save her dog
A woman trying to save her dog was knocked around by powerful waves, before a bystander pulled the bedraggled animal out of the surf. The dramatic rescue took place just...
Sizing up the Giants' GM search, featuring 'Belichick’s puppet'
There is no favorite. There are only assumptions. The Giants have not talked to anyone about their vacancy at general manager, other than Ernie Accorsi, the man who held that...
The Jets got a reminder of how fortunate they've been
Josh McCown’s broken left hand ends a remarkable run of good health for the Jets in 2017. One of the overlooked keys to the Jets winning five games this season...
Gary Sanchez is shrinking
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Gary Sanchez’s first step toward improving defensively has been to work on his body. Matt Krause, the Yankees’ strength and conditioning director, is in the...
Nets coach Kenny Atkinson has a new reclamation project
Nets coach Kenny Atkinson has a reputation as a guard whisperer. First he had to convince Joe Harris he could be an elite shooter. Then, when they added Spencer Dinwiddie,...
Jahlil Okafor can relish his first chance to be an underdog
From being the top prospect in high school to being a national champion in college to being one of the top rookies in the NBA, Jahlil Okafor had been the...
3 cops treated for possible fentanyl exposure
LAWRENCE, Mass. — Three Massachusetts police officers were taken to a hospital after being exposed to a substance believed to be the powerful opioid fentanyl. The Lawrence officers were searching...
Japanese boy injured after window falls off US Marine chopper
TOKYO — Japanese officials say a boy was injured in Okinawa when a metal window frame fell from a U.S. military helicopter, escalating anti-American sentiments on the southern island. Officials...
Mark Jackson has seen the Jarrett Jack transformation before
The Knicks were winless throughout the preseason and the first three games of the regular season. Even the most diehard Knicks fans were checking when pitchers and catchers reported, while...
Israeli military strikes Hamas in Gaza in response to rocket fire
The Israeli military says it has carried out airstrikes in Gaza in response to rocket fire toward southern Israel. The military says it struck a Hamas military compound in southern...
GOPers say they have a deal to preserve some state, local tax benefits
Congressional Republicans claimed they had a deal Tuesday to save at least some federal deductions for state and local taxes. The so-called SALT deduction are crucial to residents of high-tax...
The Islanders are finally making progress in their weakest area
While the Islanders recorded a 3-1 win over the Capitals on Monday night, the victory may have been even bigger because they did not allow a goal on the penalty...
Police officer dies unexpectedly while pursuing suspect
A police officer in Arizona died of a seizure Tuesday while pursuing a suspect, the police chief told ABC 15. Officer Paul Lazinsky, 58, of the El Mirage Police Department,...
Rangers get some much-needed good news on Mika Zibanejad
Last year, the Rangers were the NHL’s best team on the road. The sample size is still small this season, but so far the Rangers have the fewest road points...
Seton Hall leans on stingy defense to keep rolling
After his team played solid defense in a win over Virginia Commonwealth on Saturday, Seton Hall coach Kevin Willard knew his No. 15 Pirates had to keep up the pressure...
Americans air out political frustrations with Boston Tea Party re-enactment
BOSTON — Americans are venting their frustrations with the current political climate by chucking tea into Boston Harbor. Sound familiar? The Boston Tea Party Museum has been encouraging Americans to...
Michael Beasley stuck around — and it saved the Knicks
In his previous game, Michael Beasley received a standing ovation from the Garden crowd. For fouling out in 9:49, which really takes some doing. But Tuesday, Beasley had the Garden...
Pedophile stopped at Sydney Airport by anti-sex tourism law
CANBERRA, Australia — A convicted child molester was prevented from flying overseas from Sydney Airport on Wednesday under new laws aimed at keeping Australian pedophiles from traveling to Southeast Asia...
Ever-improving Ntilikina went toe to toe with Lonzo Ball
Lonzo Ball was the rookie point guard whom the masses flocked to the Garden to eyeball Tuesday. The young Lakers stud did not disappoint. But neither did the Knicks’ guy,...
Infamous wild turkey undergoes surgery after being hit by car
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfTbjoiFcWQ#action=share CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio — A wild turkey that's become semi-famous for chasing pedestrians and bicyclists in Ohio has undergone surgery for a broken leg after being struck by a...
Schumer goes to police about bogus sexual harassment complaint
Sen. Charles Schumer said Tuesday he’s gone to the Capitol Police about a bogus sexual-harassment complaint that has been circulated to the media in an apparent attempt to smear him....
Bros caught on video 'torturing' shark charged with animal cruelty
Three Florida boaters seen in a viral video dragging a shark at a “high speed” through the water — prompting outcries of “animal lynching” from some activists — were charged...
New Nets ownership partner 'will help the NBA': Prokhorov
After NBA commissioner Adam Silver confirmed Joe Tsai’s deal to buy 49 percent of the Nets, team owner Mikhail Prokhorov said the e-commerce billionaire will be a fantastic partner and...
MRI raises serious concerns about Shohei Ohtani
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Did the Yankees dodge a bullet by whiffing on Shohei Ohtani? At the least, they avoided adding another pitcher — another Japanese pitcher, come to...
SpaceX delays International Space Station delivery
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX has delayed its latest grocery run for the International Space Station by at least another few days. The company now aims to launch its first...
CC Sabathia is lining up other options while Yankees wait
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — CC Sabathia’s desire to remain a Yankee has been alive for a long time, but the veteran lefty is exploring other options. Sabathia, a free...
Roy Moore unwilling to concede: 'It's not over'
GOP Alabama Senate Candidate Roy Moore refused to concede on Tuesday night and insisted more votes could still swing the race and save him from a stunning defeat to an...
Democrats had no business winning in Alabama
America dodged a bullet in Alabama last night. A man who was twice removed from his state’s Supreme Court for defying judicial orders, who said Muslims should not be allowed...