December 19, 2017
Disgraced ex-archbishop Cardinal Law dies at 86
Former Boston cardinal Bernard Law, who resigned in disgrace during the Catholic Church's sex abuse scandal, has died in Rome, a report said. Law, who resigned as archbishop in 2002...
Stephen Curry will miss Finals rematch against the Cavaliers
OAKLAND, Calif. — Warriors guard Stephen Curry will miss at least one more week with a sprained right ankle. Curry was evaluated by the team's training staff Tuesday. The team...
Chinese mogul buys stake in cryptocurrency stock exchange
One of China’s biggest business and entertainment moguls has bought a 27 percent stake in the Delaware Board of Trade, a company operating one of the newest stock exchanges in...
Drivers owe triple for parking tickets after broker's 3-year scam
A parking-ticket broker duped his clients for more than 3¹/₂ years by submitting phony documents to get 816 summonses dismissed — and now, the unsuspecting motorists are being socked with...
Man found dead after Queens home catches fire
One person was found dead inside a burned Queens home Tuesday night, according to police and fire department officials. The unidentified 52-year-old man was found dead inside a two-story private...
Geno Auriemma fastest to 1,000 wins in college hoops history
UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Geno Auriemma won his 1000th game as top-ranked UConn beat Oklahoma 88-64 on Tuesday night in the Hall of Fame women's Holiday Showcase. Auriemma became the fourth...
Nick Saban and other coaches not fans of early signing period
College football’s new early signing period was supposed to improve the “environment” and “culture” of recruiting, according to the mission statement at the time of the change. It was designed...
Dad doesn't know his children died in fire caused by menorah
The Brooklyn man who lost his wife and three children in a menorah-sparked house fire remained unconscious in the hospital Tuesday, as the bodies of his loved ones were flown...
Man faces $50K fine over parking ticket scam artist
A small-business owner who tried to save money by hiring a broker to challenge parking tickets now faces a $50,000 hit because the intermediary turned out to be a scam...
Architecture firm falls in love with tower it designed
The architecture firm FXFOWLE will be moving its offices to the new building it designed for JEMB Realty at One Willoughby Sq. in Brooklyn. Currently located in Chelsea, the architects...
De Blasio thinks this stupid stunt proves he can run the city in Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa — Six weeks after being re-elected to a second term, Mayor Bill de Blasio said he’ll continue traveling around the country to help reform the Democratic Party...
Ex-judge used knowledge of ticket system to cheat city out of $100K in fines
Emmanuel Amofah used his intimate knowledge of the Parking Violations Bureau to cheat the city out of more than $100,000 in fines, officials said. Amofah was a one-time administrative law...
Tears, anger, Marlins Man: Derek Jeter's town hall was a debacle
Derek Jeter's coming-out party with his Marlins fanbase Tuesday night was more like an intervention. The new co-owner met with a group of mainly disgruntled fans for a town hall-style...
Ex-model crushed by scaffolding sues building owner for $50M
A former model who was crushed under collapsed scaffolding in Soho last month is suing for $50 million over her injuries. Katy Beal-Lefavre, 33, was walking by 568 Broadway on...
This could be the last time Vince Carter plays in Brooklyn
Vince Carter, the 40-year-old who impacted the NBA with his acrobatic moves and dunks that were deemed dangerous to human health by the American Chiropractic Association, could be playing at...
YouTube signs deal with UMG, Sony over streaming policies
It seems like its all systems go for YouTube’s expected subscription music service. The Google-owned streamer on Tuesday reached a multiyear licensing deal with Universal Music Group, the world’s largest...
This serial killer left a trail of dead black men from Buffalo to New York City
He didn’t immediately realize that he was bleeding. Several moments passed from when the man struck 25-year-old John Adams in the chest until Adams fell to the ground. His attacker,...
Woman claims hotel charged her $350 for a bad review
A woman in Indiana said she was stunned after she posted a negative review about her bad experience at a hotel — and promptly got an extra $350 charge and...
Islanders' goalie problem rears its ugly head in loss to Red Wings
The first day of the rest of the Islanders’ short life at Barclays Center began Tuesday night, but they couldn’t get a win to cap off the celebration. In a...
Jewish family pulls off a 'Toys for Tots' Christmas miracle
A Jewish family from Connecticut has pulled off a Christmas miracle for 2,200 needy kids in New York City. The family sprang into action when Toys for Tots was overwhelmed...
Lundqvist and fourth-liner carry Rangers to third straight victory
Marc Staal took a moment to find exactly the right word, and he did. “I think the last couple years the expectations — I wouldn’t say low — but they...
The lucky 1,694 residents of this US town gifted land in Scotland
SCOTLAND, Conn. — Residents of the rural town of Scotland, Connecticut, are becoming lords and ladies in the United Kingdom country of the same name. The Scottish land preservation company...
Carlos Slim sells off half of New York Times shares for $240M
Adios, amigos. Carlos Slim, the Mexican telecommunications mogul, has sold half of his shares of common stock and warrants in the New York Times Co., valued at just under $240...
Hearst magazine employees get $500 Christmas bonuses
Ho, Ho, Ho. The magazine division of Hearst, one of the surviving Big Three legacy magazine publishers, late last week doled out $500 Christmas bonuses to all of its rank-and-file...
Mets have reached out to Adrian Gonzalez
The Mets have reached out to free-agent first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, according to a published report. The former All-Star was released by the Braves on Monday following a salary-dump trade...
Fast Company in for big changes amid executive turnover
Eric Schurenberg , the editor-in-chief and president of Inc. Media, is being elevated to CEO of the parent company Mansueto Ventures, Media Ink has learned. The news comes as Bob...
Trump's biggest enemy isn't the media — it's himself
Speaking as Congress neared final approval of the historic tax bill, White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders hailed the culmination of a year of major accomplishments. She cited the defeat...
Parents upset over Ivanka's surprise visit to high school
NORWALK, Conn. — Parents of students at a Connecticut high school say they were upset when Ivanka Trump made an unannounced visit. Some parents pulled their children from class on...
Superintendent resigns after failing to report sexual assault of teen football player
TULSA, Okla. — An Oklahoma superintendent resigned Tuesday amid an investigation of accusations that several school administrators failed to promptly report the sexual assault of a 16-year-old football player by...
The concern with letting Mike Maccagnan run $80M spending spree
In the span of 12 days in the summer of 2016, Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan handed out two big contracts. On July 15, he signed Muhammad Wilkerson to a...
Why Sam Darnold would thrive with Giants: ex-USC teammate
A California quarterback coming cross-country to become the new face of the franchise — can you see it? Chad Wheeler sure can, and the thought of his USC buddy Sam...
What the tax bill really means for New York
You don’t have to be a fan of the federal tax deal to realize its impact on states like New York has been misrepresented by most of its leading political...
Trump Tower makes play for boutique companies
The Trump Organization has finally divided an office floor at Trump Tower into pre-built spaces with views and some terraces — and plenty of security. The company being run by...
Texas restaurant is hiring jobless Hurricane Harvey victims
A new seafood restaurant in Humble, TX, is trying to help those down on their luck. Georgia’s Catfish Kitchen has been open less than a week, but the restaurant has...
'Slender Man' stabbing victim slept with scissors, mother says
WAUKESHA, Wis. — The mother of a Wisconsin girl who survived a stabbing by her classmates aiming to please the fictional horror character Slender Man says her daughter slept with...
This Santa Claus does more than pose for pictures
SAN FRANCISCO — Santa Claus doesn't just sit at shopping malls in snow-challenged San Francisco: He also goes scuba diving. The California Academy of Sciences launched its annual Scuba Santa...
The global media's deranged 'Jerusalem syndrome'
Jerusalem Syndrome is a phenomenon in which people become psychotic, usually on a religious or messianic theme, upon visiting the holy city. There seemed to be another kind of Jerusalem...
De Blasio's broken school-turnaround promise
Back in 2014, Mayor de Blasio vowed that his Renewal Schools program would “shake the foundations of New York City education.” Count that as one more broken promise. The original...
Let's hope Trump supports his new national-security strategy
The Trump administration’s just-released National Security Strategy is a useful compilation of common sense, self-contradiction, clear analysis and political compromise. Of the many questions it raises, foremost is: “Does President...
What the Belmont Park decision means for John Tavares' future
John Tavares was driving to Barclays Center on Tuesday afternoon when he heard the Islanders had won the bid to develop a new arena at Belmont Park, as confirmed by...
If politicians don't get their act together, commuters may wind up swimming to work
Five years after Superstorm Sandy severely damaged the Hudson River’s only passenger-rail tunnel, there’s still no firm plan for a replacement. Commuters should pray they won’t have to swim to...
Negro League female icon Mamie 'Peanut' Johnson dead at 82
The first woman pitcher to appear in the Negro Leagues, Mamie “Peanut” Johnson, died Tuesday. She was 82. In 1953, as an ambitious 18-year-old, Johnson attempted to try out for...
Landon Collins is the only Giants player to make the Pro Bowl
Landon Collins put together a breakout 2016 season and was voted into his first Pro Bowl, in only his second year in the NFL. The Giants were 11-5 and made...
Woman accused in husband's death pleads guilty to tax fraud
The Manhattan woman accused of murdering her husband 21 years ago for an insurance payout pleaded guilty to tax fraud Tuesday. Roslyn Pilmar copped to charges of fourth-degree tax fraud...
Knicks' Kyle O'Quinn moonlights as a 'Bar Mitzvah Man'
When he's not tearing up the court at Madison Square Garden, Knicks player Kyle O'Quinn spends his Saturday nights tearing up the dance floor with tweenagers. The 27-year-old Queens native...
Justice for a cop-killer
Judge Gregory Lasak just did right by Demetrius Blackwell: He sentenced him to life in prison. In May 2015, Blackwell ruthlessly killed NYPD Detective Brian Moore — and tried to...
'The Band's Visit' is already a Tony favorite
Broadway musicals are getting more expensive every season, but there’s still plenty of money to be made on a shoestring budget. One of the biggest hits so far this season...
Ex-Brooklyn prosecutor shines spotlight on unsung courtroom heroes
Anna-Sigga Nicolazzi never lost a case in her 21 years as a prosecutor for the Brooklyn DA — so it’s no surprise that her 35-0 courtroom conviction record factors into...
Yankees get their hefty luxury tax bill for 2017 season
At this time next year, the Yankees promise they won’t have to pay the luxury tax. But the Yankees, who came within nine innings of returning to the World Series...
Moms are sharing breast milk online against expert advice
Thousands of moms are sharing their own breast milk via social media in a bid to help those who can't breastfeed, an investigation has revealed. But the trend is putting...
Aaron Boone's hardest MLB moment shows how much players love him
If the players gravitate to the newest Yankees manager in the same fashion Aaron Boone’s final band of big league teammates did nine years ago this coming March, the transition...
Volcano may be forming under New England, scientists warn
If you’re looking for a volcano there’s a number of places you’d probably check first, like Hawaii or even Yellowstone National Park, but new data suggests you might want to...
Apollo's Qdoba move is latest in CEO's junk-food buyouts
Apollo Management CEO Leon Black has a taste for junk food — and his employee Lance Milken appears to have a taste for junk bonds. The private-equity powerhouse — whose...
Teacher who used Chuck E. Cheese to traffic girls gets prison
A twisted Queens music-school director was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for sex-trafficking girls as young as 8 -- using a Chuck E. Cheese as a cover,...
These crazy croissants are the ultimate dessert
What a flaky thing to do! There’s a far-out new bakery in town peddling quirky croissants in fantastic flavors such as pecan pie and banana-split sundae. Supermoon Bakehouse opened on...
Cops saw dogs 'eating ribcage' of suspected mauling victim
Deputies found a Virginia woman in the woods and saw her two pit bull dogs “eating [her] rib cage,” the sheriff said on Monday about the “grisly” mauling of the...
Why we should fear space aliens, Christmas in Iraq and other notable commentary
Cynic: Why We Should Hide From the Space Aliens The recent New York Times blockbuster investigation into government spending on UFO research has Slate’s Jacob Brogan wondering: Why why trouble...
Apple's stock dips on iPhone X worries
Apple shares dipped more than 1 percent on worries that sales of the iPhone X won’t meet Wall Street’s lofty expectations. Nomura analyst Jeffrey Kvaal cut his rating on the...
Giants bring back young pass-rusher for a two-game look
Perhaps Romeo Okwara in the final two games can salvage something from a lost 2017 season. Okwara on Tuesday was activated from the reserve/injured; designated for return list. He has...
Jets signal they may be finished with Muhammad Wilkerson already
If Muhammad Wilkerson has played his last game as Jet, we should find out Wednesday. Jets coach Todd Bowles was noncommittal on Monday when asked about Wilkerson’s future, but the...
NYC's iconic 2nd Ave Deli gets a boozy upgrade
The area between First and Second avenues that is my Upper East Side stomping ground is rich in globe-spanning cafes from Austrian to Cambodian, with some party-time booze pits as...
These are the worst passwords of 2017
Guessing the worst computer password of 2017 is as easy as 123456. Roughly 150,000 unimaginative Americans made the simple six-digit password their key to unlocking their computer or cellphone —...
Priest comes out as gay in front of Sunday parishioners
MILWAUKEE — A Roman Catholic priest in Milwaukee has come out as gay, writing that he will no longer live in the shadows of secrecy and plans to be authentic...
Grinchy Beyoncé sends cease and desist to NYC holiday pop-up
Who run the world? Beyoncé — and her legal team. Last week, Bey’s lawyers went after Brooklyn-based beer company Lineup Brewing for their latest tribute ale, titled “Bieryoncé.” Now, she’s...
Man who murdered lover, 4-year-old child gets 25 to life in prison
The cold-blooded monster who fatally strangled his teacher-turned-lover and their 4-year-old child was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison Tuesday. Isaac Duran Infante, 24, declined to speak before...
Step inside LA's most bonkers bachelor pad
This home really puts the “man” in mansion. A sprawling eight-story, 7,500-square-foot Los Angeles property has hit the market for an even $10 million — and its over-the-top inclusions just...
MTA gives workers painfully obvious directions for greeting riders
The MTA has quietly decided to change the term subway "ambassadors" to "Wayfinders" -- and released a bulletin with painfully obvious and specific instructions on how they are to address...
House will have to vote on GOP tax bill again
House Republicans will need a do-over on Wednesday to pass their tax reform plan after Democrats discovered that several provisions in the bill passed Tuesday by GOP lawmakers would violate...
Tim Hardaway Jr. gets another week in injury purgatory
The Knicks still have no definitive timetable on Tim Hardaway Jr.’s complicated “stress injury” after his “reevaluation.’’ The club announced that “based on his progress,” Hardaway will step up his...
Mother files lawsuit against police for fatally shooting son
SAN FRANCISCO — A Northern California mother filed a civil rights lawsuit Tuesday alleging a San Francisco police rookie wrongfully shot and killed her unarmed son as he fled from...
Colin Kaepernick, Diddy show they're serious about buying Panthers
Sean Combs is serious about trying to buy the Carolina Panthers, and he's talked to Colin Kaepernick about helping him out. Combs, a hip-hop mogul also known at various points...
Two train buffs among those killed in Washington derailment
Two passengers killed when a speeding Amtrak train derailed in Washington state were transit-buff pals who’d been eager to ride the new Seattle-to-Portland route, a longtime friend told The Post...
Driver in deadly school bus crash was on phone: prosecutor
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The driver in a Tennessee school bus crash that killed six elementary school students took a cell phone call at the time of the crash, a prosecutor...
Teacher allegedly sent nudes to teen she met through Xbox
A Central Florida science teacher was arrested Sunday for sending sexually explicit messages to a 15-year-old Texas boy she met through Xbox One, officials said Tuesday. Robin Dunlap, 27, continued...
Mystery buyer shells out $91M for massive duplex in the sky
An unnamed — and unbelievably wealthy — Chinese buyer has shelled out a cool $91.12 million for a three-unit condo combination at Midtown Manhattan’s super-tall 432 Park Ave., according to public records...
Man tried to pass off bags of weed as Christmas gifts: cops
This is one for the naughty list. Upstate cops busted a man for speeding, only to discover he was hiding baggies of weed in his car – which he brazenly...
I wasn't hired because I wear a headscarf: lawsuit
A Bronx check-cashing firm refused to hire a Muslim woman because she wore a headscarf to a job interview, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday. Fatima Sidib says she applied...
Woman accused of stabbing roommate in fight over candy
READING, Pa. — Authorities say a woman stabbed her roommate during a dispute over candy, injuring victim’s leg. Reading police say charges against 54-year-old Tracy Mitchell include aggravated assault and...
Dog is sole survivor in deadly Kansas plane crash
A dog is the sole survivor of a fiery plane crash in Kansas that killed three people on board and another dog, officials said. The single-engine plane was flying from...
American tourists among injured in deadly Mexican bus crash
At least a dozen people died and several others, including Americans, were injured when a bus ferrying cruise ship passengers to Mayan ruins in Mexico flipped over on a highway,...
Yankees' eyes on star-studded 2018 is complicating this offseason
The absence of the Yankees and Dodgers from the high-end bidding has been instrumental in a slow-moving free-agent market, as has the presence of Manny Machado in trade discussions. Without...
Earliest surviving Alfa Romeo set to fetch $1 million at auction
The earliest surviving Alfa Romeo sports car is set to sell for more than $1 million at auction. Despite being almost 100 years old, the 1921 Alfa Romeo G1 is...
Landlord wanted sex with tenants in exchange for rent: suit
A creepy Kansas landlord repeatedly groped and badgered female tenants for sex in exchange for rent – evicting them when they didn’t comply, a federal lawsuit alleges. The lawsuit, filed...
Mom botches suicide after fatally shooting 2-year-old son: cops
BUCKEYE, Ariz. — Court documents show a Buckeye woman who police said shot her 2-year-old son to death tried to kill herself with the same gun but the next bullet...
Mom's controversial ban on husband bathing daughters: 'I just don't feel comfortable'
A mother has sparked outrage online after she explained that she wasn't comfortable with her husband bathing their daughters because they "have different body parts." The Australian woman, whose identity...
Scientists studying brains to learn how music aids healing
WASHINGTON — Like a friendly Pied Piper, the violinist keeps up a toe-tapping beat as dancers weave through busy hospital hallways and into the chemotherapy unit, patients looking up in...
Scientists just pinpointed link between red meat and cancer
Eating red meat has long been linked to cancer, and researchers now understand why. Scientists at the University of Nevada, Reno, have identified a gene in certain animals — including...
Ta-Nehisi Coates deletes Twitter after spat with Cornel West
Best-selling and National Book Award winning author Ta-Nehisi Coates has deleted his Twitter account after an internet spat with philosopher Dr. Cornel West. West published a critical short essay in...
Artist claims he's fathered dozens of alien babies, paints his ET romps
A married sandwich shop worker claims to have fathered dozens of extraterrestrial babies after bedding an alien in his teens -- and has painted all of his raunchy encounters. UFO...
Gift giving gets more difficult with age
Struggling with the holiday shopping this year? The bad news is that knowing what to buy gets harder with age. A study of the gift-giving abilities of 2,000 Americans found...
Flight attendant busted for smuggling money through security
A flight attendant smuggled suitcases full of cash from airports in New York City to Los Angeles using access to a special employee security lane, authorities said Tuesday. Scott McKinney...
This baby is 24 years old
A Tennessee mom just gave birth to a girl who’s almost as old as she is. The baby miraculously developed from an embryo frozen 24 years ago — the oldest...
Elderly Nazi guard says jail sentence violates his 'right to life'
A 96-year-old ex-Nazi SS guard known as the Bookkeeper of Auschwitz has challenged his four-year jail sentence — arguing that imprisonment would violate his “right to life.” In one of...
Scumbag convicted in cancer scam is arrested for robbery
A man convicted of fraudulently collecting thousands in donations for a cancer-stricken child and then using the money to buy drugs has been arrested for robbing a woman in Brooklyn,...
Can this Italian pizza master cut it in NYC?
On a brisk night in late November, top pizza makers from around the country, members of the food media and even Mayor de Blasio gathered at a new pizzeria on...
This week shocked NFL gamblers
It was a wild and weird Week 15 in the NFL, with every underdog on the Las Vegas betting lines losing. When the Falcons beat the Bucs on Monday night,...
Woman pleads guilty to killing boyfriend in botched YouTube prank
HALSTAD, Minn. — A Minnesota woman has pleaded guilty to fatally shooting her boyfriend in a videotaped stunt they planned to post on YouTube. The Star Tribune reports that 20-year-old...
Palestinian protester wears Santa suit while throwing rocks
‘Tis the season for West Bank violence. A Palestinian man apparently put President Trump on the naughty list for recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital – donning a Santa suit to...
'Jumanji' reboot is an excruciating jungle tour
Sorry, nostalgia junkies. “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” the sequel to the popular 1995 movie about a mystical board game, rolls snake eyes. In the original, which starred a perfect...
A Ronda Rousey splash at Royal Rumble comes with risks
It's happening. Now, how big of an event will it be? General manager Stephanie McMahon closed the Monday episode of "Raw" by announcing WWE will hold its first women’s Royal...
Parents accused of trying to sell kids for drugs
LANCASTER, Calif. — Los Angeles County authorities say two parents have been arrested on suspicion of trying to sell their two sons for drugs. Sheriff’s officials said Monday that deputies...
Women brawl in front of kids party at Chuck E. Cheese's
A family night at Chuck E. Cheese's turned violent when two women started fighting, pulling each other’s hair and throwing fists as children celebrated a birthday nearby, video shows. The...
Amazon's Prime Video app breaks records on Apple TV
Amazon’s Prime Video app has hit the ground running in its first week on Apple TV. The Seattle-based web giant’s popular streaming app — long available on rival boxes like...
Mom goes missing after home found ransacked, car abandoned
Police are looking for a Colorado mom whose home was found ransacked and her car abandoned in a parking garage, according to reports. Massage therapist Kimberlee Graves, a 41-year-old mother...
Mark-Viverito violated state laws, constitution: judge
A Manhattan judge Tuesday issued a stunning rebuke to City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito — finding that she flouted two laws and even the state constitution in a behind-the-scenes power...
This is the Islanders' best day in 34 years
You are an Islanders fan, and this is your best day since Denis Potvin hoisted the Cup back for the fourth straight year on May 17, 1983, following the sweep...
Crime-fighting robot gets thrown off the case in San Francisco
A crime-fighting robot dubbed “K9" — which patrolled a homeless encampment in San Francisco — was "fired" after locals knocked it over and smeared it with feces. Residents raged against...
Former DC transit cop convicted on terrorism charges
A former Washington, DC, transit cop arrested on terrorism-related charges has been convicted following a sting operation, officials announced. Nicholas Young, 38, faces 60 years in the slammer after a...
House passes largest tax overhaul in three decades
The House on Tuesday passed a sweeping overhaul of the US tax system that will give huge breaks to big business and the rich while providing more modest savings to...
Police veteran fired after ordering rookie to tase a woman
Kenneth Pierce, a police sergeant in Fort Worth, Texas, was fired for allegedly ordering a rookie to tase a woman during an incident in August 2017. Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald...
Columbia frat bro posts flyers looking for a formal date — and lands a model
A frat bro posted flyers around Manhattan seeking the perfect formal date — and ended up meeting a model. It all started two weeks ago when Ned, a 28-year-old Columbia...
Carolyn Maloney's alleged stalker dodges jail
A man accused of stalking Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney of Manhattan has landed a no-jail deal after copping a plea this week. Matthew Shepler dodged up to a year behind bars...
World's oldest fossils show life began more than 3.5 billion years ago
The world’s oldest fossils — smaller than the human eye can see — appear to show life on Earth began in modern-day Australia, scientists have claimed. The 3.5 billion-year-old microscopic...
NBA star confronts fans who slurred him
Damian Lillard plays shutdown defense off the court. The Portland star point guard confronted fans who hurled an anti-gay slur at him Monday after the Trail Blazers' 108-107 loss in...
Nest of endangered giant softshell turtle spotted in one of the few breeding grounds left
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Conservationists have found a nest of the endangered Asian giant softshell turtle on a Mekong River sandbar in northeastern Cambodia, while 115 new species of various...
Jemele Hill on suspension: Twitter creates 'cheap, easy headlines'
Now that a couple of months have passed since ESPN suspended "SportsCenter" host Jemele Hill for two weeks, she took some time to reflect on the situation. Hill was dinged...
Bulls' punch victim is now the face of redemption
It's Nikola Mirotic's Bulls now. The Serbian has been the unlikely redemption story of the season after teammate Bobby Portis punched Mirotic in the face, resulting in multiple facial fractures...
Times Square murder victim was shot by jealous partygoer
A father-of-three attending at a Times Square Christmas party early Monday was fatally shot by a fellow reveler in a jealous rage on the sidewalk outside, law enforcement sources told...
Scientists hope AI-enhanced 'robo-cats' will help the elderly
PROVIDENCE, RI — Imagine a cat that can keep a person company, doesn’t need a litter box and can remind an aging relative to take her medicine or help find...
NYPD probing new lead in Durst wife's death
The NYPD says it is investigating a new lead in the nearly 36-year-old death of real estate scion Robert Durst's wife — but a lawyer for her family says the...
No offense, but this is literally the most annoying word ever
The shoulder-shrugging reply “Whatever” continues to annoy Americans more than other words or phrases, but “fake news” is coming on strong. The annual Marist College poll of most annoying words...
Trump rips WaPo report on Gorsuch as 'fake news'
President Trump renewed his war on the media Tuesday, trashing a report that he angrily considered quashing the nomination of Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch for being insufficiently grateful. “A...
Boy who lost mom in house fire sings to her in heartbreaking video
Heartbreaking video shows a Brooklyn boy who lost his mother and three siblings in a house fire Monday -- singing angelically about how he can't live without her. Avraham Azan,...
Firefighter dies while responding to bank alarm
A Rockland County, NY, volunteer firefighter tragically died after collapsing on the job, authorities said. David Jahnes, a 16-year veteran of the Nyack fire department was responding to an alarm...
Dissecting Knicks' road woes, which they can no longer run from
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Five thoughts on Monday’s queasy 109-91 Knicks loss in the Queen City: 1. The Knicks' home-road statistical differentials are staggering, so it’s no surprise the records are...
Boy, 5, calls 911 to stop the Grinch from stealing Christmas
A little boy from Mississippi is on Santa’s nice list this year after tipping off police to the Grinch's plot to steal Christmas. “I just want to tell you something....
Restaurant apologizes over Don Jr.'s pic with Obama cookie
The owner of a Dallas restaurant where Donald Trump Jr. had a photo taken of him and Sen. Ted Cruz holding a cake bearing a cartoonish image of Barack Obama...
FBI joins probe into power outage at Atlanta airport
The FBI has joined the probe of a fire that knocked out power at the Atlanta airport — but the agency said Tuesday there is no sign it was related...
Judge gives 'coward' life in prison for killing NYPD cop
Queens cop-killer Demetrius Blackwell was slammed Tuesday with the maximum prison sentence — life without parole — for the first-degree murder of NYPD Detective Brian Moore. Blackwell, 37, was convicted...
Drug suspect tells cop his new scooter came packed with meth, coke
A Florida man arrested while driving a scooter packed with meth and coke claimed the drugs were left behind by the vehicle's previous owner, telling a deputy he “didn’t know...
US track star tries to clear name after coach caught on damning PED tape
LONDON — World 100-meter champion Justin Gatlin fired coach Dennis Mitchell following an undercover investigation reported Tuesday that appeared to show people linked to the sprinter offering to supply performance-enhancing...
Man cheats death after being flattened by bus
Shocking video surfaced from India showing a cyclist fall under a moving bus and get run over. Miraculously, the cyclist not only survived, but reportedly suffered only minor injuries to...
Craig Carton is pursuing a logical home for redemption
Humor & Carton? Craig Carton is in talks with comedy and sports website Barstool Sports, according to Sporting News, as the former WFAN host looks for employment even as his...
Islanders get Belmont Park site
The New York Islanders will soon be putting their failed Brooklyn hockey experiment on ice — as state officials have approved a new arena at Belmont Park that will let...
Kobe Bryant's last game saved my life
Kobe Bryant helped inspire some truly astonishing feats in his 21-year career, but none are anything like Chris Huerta. The Lakers super fan was down on himself, had stopped exercising...
Eerie video shows Amtrak train moments before deadly crash
Video shot inside one of the Amtrak train cars that derailed in Washington state Monday shows seated passengers just before the wreck that killed at least three. Alex Rozier, a...
This is the reason you're still so tired all the time
You aim to clock up eight hours, skip the second coffee and make sure your bedroom resembles a plush sleep zone, so why are you still so damn tired? Well,...
Trump administration scraps organic food regulations
The Trump administration has stuck a fork in new regulations requiring that “certified organic” cows and chickens have enough room to spread their wings and hooves. The Obama-era rules required...
SEC cracks down on bitcoin-based firm after surge
Beware of companies looking to profit in bitcoin’s wake. As the value of the cryptocurrency has soared nearly 18-fold this year, regulators are moving to clamp down on some of...
Cigarette butts link prison guard to serial rapist
A state prison guard accused of being a serial rapist was arrested after DNA on tossed cigarette butts matched with sperm found during sex assault exams of two victims, investigators...
Public transit employee among dead in Amtrak derailment
An employee of a public transit company was identified Tuesday as one of the three people killed when a speeding Amtrak train derailed in Washington state. “Rail aficionado” Zack Willhoite,...
The rich have some insane Christmas demands for their private jets
They’ve got some high-flying requests. Renting a private jet, even for a few hours, can easily cost you upwards of $25,000. Indeed, costs often range from about $1,200 an hour...
Amtrak train was speeding 50 mph over limit when it derailed
The Amtrak train that derailed in Washington state, killing at least three people on board, was speeding at 80 miles per hour on a curved stretch of the track, federal...
Cannabis-infused wine promises a hangover-free buzz
This wine will give you a buzz, but not a hangover. A California-based winery created a bottle of wine infused with cannabis and no alcohol that could get you high...
Why the injury crisis is only getting worse
Maybe it was always like this. After all, Joe Namath once missed 30 out of 56 starts in a four-season stretch between 1970 and ’73. Frank Gifford was a glamorous,...
Patriots surprise Texas Tech safety with scholarship
https://twitter.com/TTUKingsbury/status/942879981557952513 It'll be a happy holiday for Texas Tech safety Justus Parker. On Monday, Red Raiders head coach Kliff Kingsbury surprised the walk-on by putting him on scholarship. But instead...
Relics from ‘18th century Starbucks’ found in old cellar
Relics from an "18th century Starbucks" have been discovered in a deserted cellar at Cambridge University. More than 500 artifacts included drinking vessels for tea, coffee and chocolate, serving dishes,...
Former head of secret UFO-hunting program thinks aliens are real
He wants to believe. The former head of the Pentagon’s secret, $22 million UFO-hunting program says aliens may have visited Earth. "My personal belief is that there is very compelling...
Trump's approval rating just dropped to an all-time low
President Trump’s approval rating has sunk to an all-time low as Americans fret over his signature tax-code overhaul, which they believe will enrich Trump and the wealthy while hurting the...
Pediatrician meets family of teen organ donor who saved her life
A Texas pediatrician connected with a grieving grandmother on Sunday to celebrate the 15-year-old teen who saved her life through organ donation. Dr. Susie Gerik, of Santa Fe, traveled to...
Why I took my wife's last name
When Grant met Jade at a Blockbuster Video in Brisbane, Australia, in 2006, he never would have believed that just a few years later they’d be married and he’d be...
UPS buying largest order yet of Tesla's electric semi-trucks
UPS said Tuesday it is buying 125 Tesla all-electric semi-trucks, the largest order for the big rig so far, as the package delivery company expands its fleet of alternative-fuel vehicles....
Chick-fil-A breaks its own rules for stranded Atlanta travelers
If anything good came out of Sunday’s mass cancellations at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson airport, it was probably the free Chick-fil-A. The chicken chain, which is normally closed on Sundays, broke tradition...
House with shark on roof may become protected landmark
In a scene straight out of "Sharknado," a house with a 25-foot great white shark diving into its roof may become a national landmark in Britain. The Oxford city council...
Insane Clown Posse loses bid to scrap 'gang' label for fans
A federal appeals court dismissed a lawsuit filed by rap duo Insane Clown Posse and their fans against the Department of Justice for labeling them a “loosely-organized hybrid gang,” dealing...
The Eli Apple-Landon Collins fight isn't over
Eli Apple's return to the field wasn't his return to his Giants teammates' good graces. Apple played for the first time in four weeks on Sunday, but the feud between...
Iggy Azalea goes scorched earth over report about dining with NBA ex
Azalea and Young ended their engagement in early 2016.
NY and Mass. probe MetLife over unpaid pensions
Regulators in Massachusetts and New York state are probing MetLife after the insurance giant revealed it had failed to pay pensions to potentially thousands of people. MetLife said Friday that...
Transit workers wage war against de Blasio in Iowa
The transit workers union thinks Mayor Bill de Blasio is as phony as a $3 bill — and they want Iowa residents to know it. The Transport Workers Union took...
The fall of net neutrality could ruin free porn
The FCC’s decision on Thursday to kill net neutrality rules that provide for equal access online to all types of content will likely reshape the multibillion-dollar porn industry in the...
UN says airstrikes killed at least 115 in Yemen over 11 days
GENEVA — The U.N. human rights office said Tuesday it has verified the killings of 115 Yemeni civilians and other non-combatants in airstrikes carried out over 11 days this month...
Russia, China knock Trump’s national security strategy as throwback to Cold War
Russia slammed President Trump’s new national security strategy on Tuesday as “imperialist” while China decried it for fostering an American “Cold War Mentality.” The Trump’s administration a day earlier unveiled...
Lakers celebrate Kobe Bryant, who didn't stick around for OT
Kobe Bryant's celebratory night was not supposed to include overtime. Bryant and his family exited the Staples Center seconds after Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's potential game-winner flew wide right, sending the game...
Cuomo deploys 'hundreds' of cops over the holiday to watch for terror
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is deploying “hundreds” of additional state police, National Guard troops and MTA and Port Authority cops to patrol the city’s transits hubs and crossings during the holiday...
Trump administration blames North Korea for 'WannaCry' cyber attack
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration is publicly blaming North Korea for a ransomware attack that infected hundreds of thousands of computers worldwide in May and crippled parts of Britain’s...
Trump predicts jump in stock market ahead of tax bill vote
On the verge of scoring a major legislative accomplishment, President Trump on Tuesday hailed the performance of the stock market – predicting an even higher jump with a GOP tax-reform...
This bar is giving fans the ultimate 'Star Wars' experience
A bar in Hollywood is becoming the go-to place for sci-fi fans and cosplayers. “The Scum & Villainy Cantina” is a "Star Wars"-themed bar that encourages fans to dress up like...
Man murdered outside Times Square bar
A manhunt is underway after a 32-year-old man was fatally shot in the head in front of a Times Square bar early Tuesday, authorities said. The murder happened about 3:50...
Attorney arrested for filming sex with inmate in women's jail
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Authorities say a Florida attorney used his position to gain access to a women's jail and film himself having sex with a female inmate. A Pinellas...
Former 'Shark Tank' contestant arrested in cocaine ring bust
FREEHOLD, N.J. — A former contestant on ABC's "Shark Tank" is facing charges that he belonged to a New Jersey cocaine-distribution ring. John DePaola was among nine defendants arrested Sunday....
Woman accused of spitting in Houston police chief's face
HOUSTON — A woman is being accused of spitting in the face of Houston's police chief while he arrested her for allegedly stealing items from a drugstore. KPRC-TV reports 40-year-old...
Man who doused wife with lye in jealous rage dies
MONTPELIER, Vt. — A Vermont man who in a jealous rage doused his estranged wife with industrial-strength lye and burned her so badly she needed a face transplant has died...
Jets boxed themselves into impossible corner with Todd Bowles
There was a distinct tone in Todd Bowles’ voice in the aftermath of the Jets 31-19 loss to the Saints on Sunday in New Orleans that made it sound as...
Senate probing Jill Stein for possible collusion with Russia
The Senate is reportedly probing former presidential candidate Jill Stein for possible collusion with Russia. The head of the Senate Intelligence Committee said Monday that the Stein probe was one...