February 16, 2018
Teen trying to sell sneakers stabbed in subway station
A 17-year-old was slashed inside an East Harlem subway station on Friday during a sneaker deal gone bad, authorities said. The teen thought he was going to sell his kicks...
Indictment details how 'Putin's chef' spent millions on election meddling
The feds dropped a bombshell on the White House Friday, revealing the indictments of 13 Russians — one a close pal of Vladimir Putin — for sabotaging the presidential election...
Woman files $3M suit against ex for allegedly giving her herpes
When Adrienne Vanterpool Canton promised to love her husband in sickness and in health, she never imagined that meant sharing his STD. The Harlem woman is suing estranged spouse Lionel...
Islanders move into playoff spot after another big goalie outing
RALEIGH, N.C. — After allowing 19 goals in his previous four games, Thomas Greiss finally had the breakthrough night he and the Islanders were looking for. Greiss stopped 45 shots...
Waymo moves one step closer to officially launching
The race to launch America’s first autonomous ride-hailing service is heating up under the desert sun. Waymo put the heat on Uber and other rivals last month when it got...
Lindsey Vonn flops in super-G as unlikely winner captures gold
First was Mikaela Shiffrin, vomiting moments before her first run in the women’s slalom, and failing to medal in the event she has dominated. Next was Lindsey Vonn, skidding near...
De Blasio: Cuomo is all talk when it comes to public housing
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is all talk when it comes to supporting residents of the city’s public housing system, Mayor Bill de Blasio charged Friday. “This is a pattern we’ve seen...
Second alarm spurred hero teacher into action during Florida shooting
A math teacher at the Florida high school knew something just didn’t add up when the second fire alarm of the day sounded. So instead of sending her students into...
Accuser in Point72 sex discrimination suit says firm fears bad publicity
Lawyers for a female executive who claims billionaire investor Steve Cohen’s Point72 Asset Management is a “boys’ club” that discriminates against women are pushing back against the firm’s attempt to...
Percoco’s wife was paid big bucks by company seeking state contract: testimony
The wife of a top aide to Gov. Cuomo got paid three times as much as a co-worker — and as much as their boss — by an energy company...
City nixes 'booze cruises' after complaints from neighbors
The party’s over in Sheepshead Bay. Owners of “booze cruise” party boats that have long operated from the Brooklyn bay’s piers were informed Friday that the city is putting an...
Russians staged pro-Trump, anti-Clinton rallies across US
Russian trolls staged pro-Trump and anti-Clinton rallies across the country in an effort to disrupt the 2016 election, Friday’s federal indictment charged. The indictment prepared by special counsel Robert Mueller...
Russian indictments prove Trump won fair and square
After 18 months of Russia, Russia, Russia, we finally meet a cast of real Russians. But par for the convoluted course, they were pretending to be Americans. The indictments obtained...
Nathan Chen makes history in free skate, admits pressure got to him
GANGNEUNG, South Korea — Nathan Chen finally admitted the pressure of being the face of American figure skating got to him, winding him up so tight for his short program...
New York state gun laws allow 16-year-olds to own rifles
The complex web of federal and state gun laws has produced a hodgepodge of regulations across the country — and even in New York state. Federal law bars licensed gun...
SEC takes aim at cryptocurrency firms run by ex-NFLer
Another red flag was raised on Friday over the thinly regulated cryptocurrency markets. In the latest clampdown, trading in three penny stocks was shut down for 10 days while regulators...
NYC city schools hit with barrage of 'copycat' threats after Florida shooting
Schools scrambled to secure their grounds this week after 17 people were slaughtered by a deranged gunman in Florida Wednesday. Officials across the country — and in New York City...
New York City set to get a blast of snow this weekend
Those spring-like temperatures couldn’t last forever. A snowstorm beginning Saturday evening is expected to dump up to 3 inches on the Big Apple. “After this warm-up we’ve had, it’s kind...
Man who accused ex-Seattle mayor of sex abuse found dead
SEATTLE — A 47-year-old man who sued former Seattle Mayor Ed Murray over sexual abuse claims that effectively ended Murray's political career was found dead Friday in a motel room....
Tiger Woods will play Honda after missing cut in Genesis Open
PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. — The feel-good journey that is Tiger Woods’ comeback has hit its first pothole. Woods, playing in his second full-field tournament in the past year, missed the...
‘My Lottery Dream Home’ finds comfy digs for big prize winners
You’ve just won the lottery — literally — and want to upgrade your living situation with the help of an expert. Enter “My Lottery Dream Home.” The HGTV series, in...
Family mourns 'unimaginable' death of Florida shooting victim
"You killed my kid!” the father of Florida school shooting victim Meadow Jade Pollack, 18, railed during her funeral Friday. “This is just unimaginable to think I will never see my...
How JK Simmons acts opposite himself in ‘Counterpart’
You might imagine it’s a logistical nightmare filming a series like “Counterpart,” in which JK Simmons frequently acts opposite himself in the same scene — in the very same frame....
Though not a Knick, Jazz rookie displays New York City swagger
LOS ANGELES — Jazz rookie point guard Donovan Mitchell isn’t a Knick, but he admits he carries that New York bravado with him on the court. And, yes, part of...
Teacher busted half-naked with student in car: cops
A South Carolina teacher faces charges after she was busted half-naked in public with a student, officials said. Elizabeth Heaton Taylor, a Greer High School educator, was arrested Thursday evening...
Facebook ignores criticism, moves ahead with chat app for kids
Facebook is forging ahead with its messaging app for kids, despite child experts who have pressed the company to shut it down and others who question Facebook's financial support of...
Adam Rippon wants to look 'slutty' when he skates
Adam Rippon is Team USA's most outspoken competitor — and he channels that brazenness in his skating costumes, too. When it comes to fashion, “Adam is interested in a lot...
Powerful earthquake shakes up southern Mexico
MEXICO CITY - A 7.5 magnitude quake shook southern Mexico on Friday, a prolonged rumble that rocked buildings across the capital, Mexico City. The epicenter was close to the Pacific...
Trump visits victims, thanks medical staff in wake of Florida shooting
President Donald Trump arrived at Broward Health North Hospital in Florida on Friday night to thank medical staff who assisted injured students in the Florida school shooting. Trump and first...
Getting tough on guns -- going back to 1980
The front-page Post editorial got a lot of notice . . . and led to passage of a tough new gun law. No, we’re not talking about Friday’s editorial calling...
Democrats’ endangered dreams of a 2018 wave
It turns out that, with apologies to Nancy Pelosi, Republicans really did have to pass the tax bill so people could find out what’s in it. The GOP has made...
Mitt Romney announces bid for Utah Senate seat
SALT LAKE CITY — Former presidential hopeful Mitt Romney is running for a Utah Senate seat, officially launching his political comeback attempt Friday by praising his adopted home state as...
The surprising engineering behind Olympic skaters’ costumes
This past Tuesday, US figure skater Mirai Nagasu made history. So did a woman named Pat Pearsall. You might already be familiar with Nagasu: The American skater’s unprecedented triple axel...
Martha Plimpton's quirky Presidents Day plans
Martha Plimpton isn’t letting Presidents Day go by quietly. Monday at 7 p.m., the star of film, TV and theater (“Goonies,” “The Good Wife,” “A Delicate Balance”) will salute our...
Huge Lego sculptures are taking over NYC
Luke Skywalker is a man of many parts: about 20,000 of them. That’s how many Lego pieces it took to make a life-size sculpture of the weary Jedi, one of...
The best fireplaces to get cozy in NYC
Working fireplaces are a luxury for most apartment dwellers — which is why some New York City restaurants keep their fires burning all season long. Call ahead, and you just...
Veterans Affairs chief of staff resigns over doctored emails
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs says the agency's chief of staff has stepped down after an investigation found she had doctored emails to justify Secretary David Shulkin's wife...
State Dems call for Jeff Klein sexual misconduct probe
In a stinging slap at a key state legislator, the New York State Democratic Party on Friday called for an independent investigation of a sexual misconduct claim leveled against Bronx...
Find out if you're cut out for the CIA at this exhibit
Think you could be James Bond? At Spyscape, a new museum opening in Hell’s Kitchen this weekend, you can actually see how you’d measure up to 007. New York City’s...
Ballboy: Ryan Harrison didn't make racist comment to Donald Young
One witness close to the action didn't hear the racist comment Donald Young accused opponent Ryan Harrison of during a New York Open match this week. Ballboy Michael Bruno gave...
Nurse kept crash pad in college dorm for decades: suit
A 67-year-old man has been crashing in a Hunter College dorm room — among comely coeds — for nearly four decades, according to a new lawsuit by the university. Derek...
Alleged school shooter reportedly wants to plead guilty to avoid execution
He doesn't want to die. The Florida school shooting suspect says he'll plead guilty -- so long as prosecutors promise not to seek the death penalty, according to a report....
Food cart vendor found not guilty of assaulting rival
A pushy food cart vendor, whose punch landed his rival chicken rice peddler in a coma last year, got down on his knees and wept outside the Manhattan criminal courtroom...
Man convicted of killing tot, tossing body in river
COLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio man has been convicted of beating a 14-month-old boy to death and tossing his body into a creek with the help of the child’s mother....
Pair accused of starving kids until they ate paint off walls
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Pennsylvania couple has pleaded guilty in a case in which prosecutors say three children were so starved for food they peeled paint off the walls to...
Teen basketball player 'fighting for her life' after Florida shooting
A student basketball player at the Florida high school where this week's deadly shooting occurred is "fighting for her life," loved ones said on social media. Maddy Wilford, a junior...
Rescue dog show salutes best underbite and 'wiggle butt'
2018 American Rescue Dog Show Monday, 8 p.m., Hallmark Channel The mutts of the “2018 American Rescue Dog Show” may not have the panache of a Westminster Kennel Club winner,...
What can be learned from Giancarlo Stanton's first day
TAMPA — My favorite was July 29, 1995. David Cone, a day after being acquired by the Yankees from the Blue Jays, reached the Metrodome about two hours before actually...
GM: How we'll decide if prized rookies come up to Rangers
Prioritizing the future over the present isn’t only about making moves leading into the trade deadline. It means protecting the contract status of 2017 first-round draft selections Lias Andersson and...
Student suspended for threats to kill immigrants
A President Trump-loving Michigan college student was suspended after a video showed him on campus in a Trump T-shirt brandishing a knife and threatening to kill undocumented immigrants. The incident...
Day care owner pleads guilty to hanging tot from noose
MINNEAPOLIS — A Minneapolis day care owner has pleaded guilty to trying to kill a toddler in her home. Forty-three-year-old Nataliia Karia entered the plea to attempted murder and third-degree...
Man exonerated for murder he didn't commit is finally free
A Brooklyn man is "ecstatic" to finally get his name cleared after almost 20 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit. "It feels great!" newly exonerated Sundhe Moses...
Red Bulls land their biggest signing of the offseason
#KaKuWatch is finally over. After nearly two months of rumors, including a spotting at JFK Airport, the Red Bulls finally made its biggest splash of the offseason, announcing they had...
Probe shuts down mom who claims bullies caused son's suicide
THOMPSON, Conn. — A law firm’s investigation has found no evidence that bullying played a role in the suicide of a student who attended a private Connecticut school — a...
Boy lights self on fire after dad encourages suicide: cops
CLAREMORE, Okla. — Authorities have arrested an Oklahoma man for allegedly giving his 12-year-old son advice on how to kill himself. Authorities said Friday that the boy suffered minor burns...
Man arrested after head found near walking trail
FORT WORTH, Texas — Authorities say a Fort Worth man arrested after a severed head was found near a walking trail is suspected in the death of a second person....
Trump: Indictment of Russians proves 'no collusion'
President Trump took to Twitter Friday to claim that the indictment of 13 Russians charged with interfering with the presidential election in his favor actually vindicated him. “Russia started their anti-US...
Mom missing since Super Bowl vanished taking dog for walk
Authorities are searching for a missing California mom who reportedly vanished taking her dog for a walk. Ashley Holloway, 30, has not been seen since she left a Super Bowl...
Schumer can’t win on immigration, why Romney's running and other comments
Security desk: Russia Attacked US Troops in Syria If you’ve “been listening just to the Kremlin and the Pentagon,” observes Bloomberg’s Eli Lake, you probably don’t realize “that Russia attacked...
Dog rescued after getting loose in subway tunnel
A lucky dog was rescued from a subway tunnel in Brooklyn after it darted onto the tracks, causing delays on some train lines, MTA officials said Friday. Little Dakota got...
Mom pleads guilty to torturing, killing son she thought was gay
A California mom pleaded guilty to torturing to death her 8-year-old son because she thought he was gay. Pearl Sinthia Fernandez, 34, agreed to a plea deal Thursday for first-degree...
These NYFW vagina wigs speak for themselves
This year's New York Fashion Week has been awash with fresh and flirty florals, statement hosiery, and quirky, unexpected hair accessories. But we're not just talking about hair up there....
Prominent dentist accused of strangling mom to death
A prominent Los Angeles dentist is accused of choking his mom to death in a ruthless bid to sink his teeth into a fortune, according to reports. Daniel Simon Yacobi,...
Bulletproof backpack sales rise in wake of mass school shooting
Parents terrified by the deadly school shooting in South Florida are spending big bucks on bulletproof backpacks for their kids, according to reports. Massachusetts-based Bullet Blocker -- which sells the...
Sports world takes on TV host who told LeBron to 'shut up and dribble'
The "stick to sports" mantra has returned with a vengeance. Athletes from two pro sports leagues fired back at Fox News host Laura Ingraham after she belittled LeBron James' recent...
Shoplifting suspect hurled poop at officer to evade arrest: cops
A quick-thinking shoplifting suspect in Indianapolis apparently gave a crap about her freedom, using her own poop to evade arrest at a hardware store, police said. A loss-prevention officer at...
Apple may completely do away with iPhone home button
Apple may be plotting to kill off the home button for good. The iPhone maker informed developers Thursday that starting in April, all new apps submitted to the App Store...
Roger Federer sneaks into tournament, breaks Andre Agassi record
Roger Federer is the world's oldest No. 1 player with a wildcard. In an unexpected move, Federer decided to enter the Rotterdam Open as a wildcard last week after many...
Rick Scott calls for FBI director to resign after shooter tip was missed
Florida Gov. Rick Scott is demanding FBI Director Christopher Wray resign — after his agency admitted Friday that it ignored a tip about school shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz just a...
How you can become a pilot just by playing video games
Since 2016, the fastest-growing sport on ESPN has attracted 55 million broadcast viewers — but its competitors barely broke a sweat. The Drone Racing League is part of a relatively...
Mom who took in suspected Florida shooter gets emotional
PARKLAND, Fla. — The family that was housing alleged school shooter Nikolas Cruz has virtually gone into hiding in the wake of Wednesday's massacre, refusing to speak about the ticking...
Shoe legend's Hamptons estate sells for massive discount
The sprawling 15-acre Hamptons estate owned by late Nine West co-founder Vince Camuto, which originally asked $100 million in 2008, has sold for about $49 million, according to the Wall...
Snowboarder ditching porn for another shot at Olympic glory
A former Olympic snowboarder, who gave up the sport to become a porn star, has now revealed she wants to become queen of the slopes again. Melo Imai gave up...
Top Yankees prospect was shot during botched robbery
TAMPA — One of the Yankees’ top prospects, Thairo Estrada, was shot in his right hip late last month in his native Venezuela, and although Estrada remains sidelined, Aaron Boone...
Falling debris from Soho fire escape causes injuries
Two pedestrians strolling on a Soho street suffered “life-threatening injuries’’ Friday when they were struck by a metal fire-escape step that fell seven stories, authorities said. The victims — a...
Another sexual misconduct scandal as Michigan State maintains status quo
A Michigan State basketball player is facing an accusation of sexual assault — a new complaint on top of all the past incidents that were recently reported that rocked the...
Giant 'Hogzilla' invades Hong Kong
Footage of a gigantic hog rummaging through a dumpster in Sha Tin, an area in downtown Hong Kong, has gone viral, earning the star of the footage the nickname "Hogzilla."...
This photo will make you appreciate your significant other
A Texas woman shared a heartbreaking photo on Valentine’s Day that apparently shows a man dining at a restaurant seated across from his late wife’s ashes. The unidentified man is...
Vice mayor of Broward County calls Trump a hypocrite
The vice mayor of Florida’s Broward County assailed President Trump as a “hypocrite” Friday for planning to visit with families of the school shooting victims, according to a report. "Him...
Doctors are mystified by bizarre 'health attacks' in Cuba
Doctors have released the first detailed medical reports about the concussion-like symptoms US diplomats reportedly suffered during suspected "health attacks" in Cuba — but still cannot explain what triggered the...
Twitter is getting into livestreaming breaking news
Twitter is partnering with local news stations to livestream broadcasts during major breaking news stories, a report said Wednesday. The new initiative has already rolled out, with streaming of WSVN-TV...
Funerals begin for Florida high school shooting victims
NORTH LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The devastated mother of the young Queens native who was among the 17 victims killed in the Florida high school mass shooting told hundreds of mourners...
We're a step closer to making real-life lightsabers
Scientists have brought lightsabers one step closer to reality, by creating a new type of "interactive" light. Normally, light beams simply pass through each other, but researchers have found a...
Trump to host Netanyahu at White House next month
WASHINGTON -- President Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House next month. White House spokesman Raj Shah confirmed that Netanyahu will meet with the president...
'Cruise from hell' descends into anarchy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1c2s0dQD3g A cruise in Australia descended into a "bloodbath" Friday when a wild brawl erupted after someone stepped on another passenger's flip-flop. Dramatic video obtained by Australian radio station 3AW...
Celeb spawn have taken over fashion week
New York Fashion Week typically fills its front rows with celebrities, but this season, many of the stars’ sons and daughters tagged along or went solo to catch a glimpse...
Worldwide AI consciousness may replace human speech
In just 32 years, humans won't speak to each other and will instead communicate through a worldwide consciousness instead – using just our brains — new research shows. According to artificial...
Winning Olympic medal nearly drove me to suicide
Reaching the peak of his athletic career sent Nick Goepper to the depths of despair. The skier, competing in his second Olympics after capturing a bronze medal in 2014 as...
Shareholder sues GE for hiding liabilities, SEC probe
General Electric was sued on Friday by a shareholder who accused the conglomerate of concealing mounting insurance liabilities and a Securities and Exchange Commission probe, costing shareholders tens of billions...
Perv tutor tried to hook up with 13-year-old girl by wearing this shirt
A portly Long Island perv thought he had the perfect Valentine's Day gift for the "13-year-old girl" he was trying to hook up with — himself stuffed into a bright...
These mechanical 'cockroaches' could be the future of robotics
A cockroach might be the key to a scientific breakthrough in robot technology. Researchers at UC Berkeley developed a small-sized robot based on the unique movements and capabilities of the...
New film proves liberal hypocrisy is always hilarious
In writer-director Sally Potter’s “The Party,” what’s served is ice-cold loathing from the reigning kings of spite: affluent liberals. The black-and-white British film starts off unremarkably. Seven obnoxious, highfalutin' friends...
Mueller charges Russian nationals for meddling in US election
The Justice Department on Friday announced the indictment of 13 Russian nationals for meddling in the 2016 presidential election to help Donald Trump get elected. “Defendants operations included supporting the...
Olympic skier shades Mike Pence after breaking thumb
For Gus Kenworthy, there is a silver lining to breaking his thumb at the Olympics. After sustaining the injury during Wednesday's practice, the 26-year-old freeskier confirmed Thursday he would still...
Giancarlo Stanton's first step into turbulent Yankees universe
TAMPA -- Minutes after freezing what everybody else in the Yankees’ clubhouse doing by simply walking through the door, Giancarlo Stanton said the upcoming season shouldn’t be viewed as “Two...
FBI admits it didn't investigate tip on alleged school shooter last month
The FBI was warned last month that Nikolas Cruz was an armed psycho who might shoot up a school — but it didn't bother investigating, the agency admitted Friday. "A...
Nearly 100 Earth-like 'exoplanets' found outside our solar system
Scientists have discovered nearly 100 new "exoplanets" in the search for Earth-like planets that could support life. It's a major breakthrough that reveals new planets that range in size from...
Teen with cancer dies on Valentine's Day after getting married two days earlier
A teen battling kidney cancer died on Valentine’s Day in her husband’s arms -- just two days after the young couple fulfilled her dying wish by tying the knot, according to...
Mother and son survive shootings one year apart
The Florida high school massacre dredged up nightmarish memories for the mother of one of the surviving students — who cheated death herself during another mass shooting only a year...
Student journalist's eerie tweets from inside massacre
As a deranged school shooter gunned down students and staffers, one budding journalist in Florida took cover under his desk and provided the world with a real-time glimpse of the horror....
De Blasio: Mentally ill woman killed by cop should never have died
Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Friday that the schizophrenic Bronx woman shot dead by a police sergeant while she was wielding a baseball bat "should never have died." Speaking...
Some Knicks optimism from a most unlikely source
LOS ANGELES — Charles Barkley won’t kick the Knicks when they’re down. The legendary TNT mouthpiece believes “you people in New York’’ need more patience with Kristaps Porzingis as well...
Apple workers keep bumping into glass walls at new HQ
Silicon Valley is known for moving fast and breaking things, but Apple may want its employees to slow down in order to not break themselves or the company’s new $5...
Bruce Willis downsizes to a multimillion-dollar NYC apartment
Like most baby boomers, Bruce Willis is downsizing. Just weeks after finding a buyer for his 6,000-square-foot Central Park West duplex, the 62-year-old actor best known for his roles in...
Rooms in the world's tallest hotel are surprisingly cheap
When the Gevora Hotel opened in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Monday, it became the world’s tallest hotel. Standing 1,170 feet tall, it just edged out the neighboring JW Marriott...
Intel slapped with dozens of lawsuits over security flaws
Intel Corp. said on Friday shareholders and customers had filed 32 class-action lawsuits against the company in connection with recently disclosed security flaws in its microchips. Most of the lawsuits...
NBA tanking season: Here come the Knicks
The Warriors and Rockets look poised to stage an epic battle for the best record in the NBA. It looks like six teams in the Western Conference will battle for...
Lindsey Vonn is a 'caged bull' waiting for her Olympics return
"I feel like I've been a caged bull for the last week and a half and all I wanna do is be set free so I can get my energy...
What got an Arizona cheerleader booted from rivalry game
https://twitter.com/azcsports/status/964342718280318978 A University of Arizona cheerleader was ejected from a basketball game after repeatedly yelling at an Arizona State player despite being “asked to please stop,” according to a referee....
Why serial public poopers might be unstoppable
Just when you thought the news couldn’t get any crappier, "serial poopers" seem to be popping up everywhere, from Colorado to a college dorm in Illinois. “It’s the ultimate F.U....
Millennials are an amazingly patient bunch
Millennials are the most patient generation of all, according to surprising new research. A study examining the customer service experiences and expectations of 2,000 people found millennials are prepared to...
Who is Karen McDougal?
Former Playmate of the Year Karen McDougal is the subject of a new report that claims she was paid to stay quiet about an alleged affair with Donald Trump.
China celebrates new year with 'shameful' blackface skit
A skit on China’s widely-watched Lunar New Year gala featuring a Chinese actress made up to appear African has sparked accusations of racism.
North Korea accuses US of 'defamation' at Winter Olympics
North Korea has accused the US of waging a “defamation campaign” against Pyongyang for sending the father of former prisoner Otto Warmbier to the Winter Olympics. Fred Warmbier’s 22-year-old son,...
The ancient beards shaping the face of modern Jerusalem
JERUSALEM -- Facial hair is trendy worldwide these days, but in Jerusalem beards have never gone out of style, projecting religious mysticism, nationalism and ideals of masculinity. For men of...
Police transcripts reveal frantic search for Florida gunman
Newly released transcripts of the police calls made from the time the Florida school shooter carried out mass carnage to about an hour later reveal how a phalanx of officers...
Mets land a 2017 All-Star to bolster rotation depth
PORT ST. LUCIE -- The Mets’ fragile starting rotation became deeper Friday, if not better, with a Back to the Future type acquisition. Jason Vargas, who pitched for the Mets...
Campbell Soup's sales drop, fewer Walmart orders cited
Campbell Soup on Friday reported a 2 percent drop in organic net sales in its second quarter as a key customer in North America placed fewer orders for its canned...
Remains of maid found stuffed in freezer returned to family
MANILA, Philippines -- The body of a Filipino housemaid found stuffed in a freezer in an abandoned apartment in Kuwait was flown home to her grieving family Friday, as attention...
Man accused of trying to kill elderly roommate over utility bill
An Oregon man upset over steep utility bills allegedly tried to kill his roommate with plastic wrap – an attack the elderly victim survived by playing dead and using her...
'Not normal': Caroline Wozniacki in ugly grunting feud with rival
Caroline Wozniacki accused Monica Niculescu of cheating during their third-round clash at the Qatar Open and the war of words continued after the match. Australian Open champion Wozniacki won the...
Trump to visit the families of Florida massacre victims
President Trump said he will travel to South Florida on Friday to meet with the families of the victims of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. “I...
School enacts 'no bag' policy in wake of shooting
In the wake of the mass killing in South Florida, a Michigan school has launched a “no bag” policy for its students, according to reports. Starting Feb. 26, students at...
Walmart in talks to buy stake in India's Flipkart
Walmart is in talks to buy a stake of more than 40 percent in Indian e-commerce firm Flipkart, a direct challenge to Amazon in Asia’s third-largest economy, two sources familiar...
Kraft Heinz profit, sales miss Wall Street estimates
Kraft Heinz’s quarterly profit and sales missed analysts’ estimates on Friday, hurt by lower shipments for nuts, natural cheese and cold cuts in the US. Shares of the company, which...
Teen blames himself for not saving best friend during high school massacre
A teen credited with saving two classmates from maniacal Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz is blaming himself for the fact that his best friend was among the 17 dead. Shay...
Olympic skating duo compete in honor of Florida shooting victims
When the U.S. figure skating pair Alexa Scimeca Knierim and Chris Knierim took to the Olympic ice this week, they performed for much more than just a score. After their...
Inside high-stakes, two-network pursuit of Peyton Manning
In an NFL offseason in which ESPN has already considered a total reboot of "Monday Night Football" and Fox added the Thursday night package for billions, Peyton Manning’s decision to...
Wynn Resorts says Steve Wynn won't get a severance package
Wynn Resorts said on Friday that former chief executive Steve Wynn was not entitled to severance payments or any other compensation. Wynn, 76, resigned as CEO of the company earlier...
Jail officials livid after inmates applaud alleged cop-killer
Several inmates applauded a suspected cop-killer as he was escorted from his first court hearing in Chicago — and jail officials now want the “despicable” behavior to be considered by...
Katherine Webb has been waiting for this NFL moment
Katherine Webb has been yearning for a new beginning for quite some time. Weeks before husband AJ McCarron won his grievance against Cincinnati, thus allowing the backup quarterback to enter...
Coca-Cola sales surprise as its water, coffee gain popularity
Coca-Cola reported better-than-expected quarterly profit and sales on Friday as it sold more teas, coffees and vitamin water, sending its shares up 2.4 percent. Organic sales, which exclude the impact...
Store owners are 'scared' after selling rifle to alleged gunman
The owners of the Florida gun shop where deranged alleged school shooter Nikolas Cruz purchased the AR-15 used to carry out one of the deadliest school massacres in US history...
Oxfam director says sex abuse claims will stain charity for years
LONDON — The head of Oxfam International says claims that staff members sexually exploited people in crisis zones are "a stain" that shames the charity. Executive director Winnie Byanyima says...
911 calls reveal horror during fatal mountain climbing disaster
PORTLAND, Ore. — The first thing that Braton Jurasevich noticed as he clambered down Mount Hood toward his fallen fellow mountain climber was the blood — a lot of it....
Yearbook photo might spark mission to locate missing WWII plane
ALBANY, N.Y. — A 75-year-old yearbook photo of four New York high school classmates serving during World War II is spurring an effort to locate the lost airplane flown by...
Suspected school shooter says attack was instructed by 'demons'
The deranged gunman who allegedly killed 17 people at his former South Florida school told investigators that “demons” told him how to unleash the massacre, according to a report. Law...
School recommended 'threat assessment' of alleged Florida gunman
Officials at the South Florida high school where former student Nikolas Cruz allegedly gunned down 17 people recommended over a year ago conducting a “threat assessment” on him, according to a...
Deputies called to suspected shooter's home 39 times over seven years
Before Nikolas Cruz carried out his mass killing at a Florida high school this week, police responded to his home 39 times over a seven-year period, according to disturbing new...
Cow rams two kids playing outside their house
A white cow in India took its horns to two siblings, a toddler and an 8-year-old, while they were playing outside in the small village of Navilgona. An older family...
Border Patrol agents find injured woman who fell from wall
TUCSON, Ariz. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials say their agents administered medical aid to a 25-year-old Mexican woman who fell from the wall along the international boundary while...
Teen arrested for threatening mass shooting at high school
FAIR HAVEN, Vt. — Police in Vermont say they've arrested an 18-year-old high school student who said he wanted to cause "mass casualties" at a high school in Fair Haven....
Puppy rescued after being trapped in a sub-zero hole for over three days
Workers in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, spent over three days drilling and chipping through rock trying to rescue a small dog. Luckily, they were able to reach the dog before it was harmed...
Bombshell report emerges of alleged Trump affair with Playboy model
Donald Trump had an affair with former Playmate of the Year Karen McDougal — whom he met at a party for “The Apprentice” in 2006 while married to his current...
Cubs star offers support at vigil in Florida in wake of shooting
Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo left spring training in Mesa, Ariz., for his home in Parkland, Fla., where he gave an emotional speech in the wake of the deadly shooting...
Girls' basketball coach arrested on suspicion of sex with a minor
TUCSON, Ariz. — Pima County Sheriff's officials say an assistant girls' basketball coach at Tucson's Cienega High School has been arrested on suspicion of sexual conduct with a minor. They...
Australia's top leaders rip into each other over inner-office affair
CANBERRA, Australia — Australia's prime minister and his deputy have criticized each other in an open and hostile rift over politically damaging revelations that the deputy is expecting a baby...
Low-risk signing could have inside track on Gleyber Torres' spot
TAMPA — It’s clear even after Gleyber Torres missed much of last season with a torn ligament in his left elbow that the 21-year-old is the Yankees’ second baseman of...
Sabathia 'would be panicking' if he were still a free agent
TAMPA — If CC Sabathia were a high-end free agent these days he would be swallowing Xanax. Fortunately, he doesn’t have to worry about the slow market, because he signed...
Amtrak: We'll stop service on tracks lacking speed controls
Amtrak is considering suspending service on tracks that don't have sophisticated speed controls by a Dec. 31 deadline, the railroad's top executive said Thursday, threatening to disrupt operations across the...
One NBC-promoted Olympic star wilts under the pressure
Chloe Kim, Mikaela Shiffrin, Nathan Chen. Those were the three names that were going to dominate NBC’s Olympic coverage over these two-plus weeks. Kim made the most of her moment,...
Powerball winner demanding anonymity will get her $559M prize
NASHUA, N.H. — A woman who won a $559.7 million Powerball jackpot will get her money as a legal fight over releasing her identity plays out in court. In a...
New Jersey town cancels school amid threatening Instagram video
Public schools will be closed in Nutley, New Jersey, on Friday after a threatening video was posted on Instagram, officials said. Detectives have interviewed people who posted the footage and...
Fugitive on FBI's 10 most wanted list captured in Mexico
LAS VEGAS — A fugitive on the FBI's 10 most wanted list has been arrested in Mexico and returned to the United States to face charges in the 2008 killing...
US hockey team picks up key win thanks to college stars
GANGNEUNG, South Korea — Ryan Donato scored two power-play goals and Troy Terry dominated with his speed as college players led the United States to an important 2-1 victory over...
Nathan Chen's Olympic nightmare just got a lot worse
GANGNEUNG, South Korea — Somewhere in the midst of hundreds of cascading Winnie The Pooh dolls stood Yuzuru Hanyu. Oh yeah, there he was, at center ice, bowing to a...
Noah Syndergaard misses old coach, but new guy is 'amazing'
PORT ST. LUCIE — Noah Syndergaard lobbied for the incumbent pitching coach to return to the Mets last offseason, but quickly has come to respect the new one. As Dan...
The killer move that could put Astros in rare World Series air
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Yankees are 0-for-2 in their pursuit of Gerrit Cole. Come October that could haunt them. Consider this: At the All-Star break last season, the...
Jaroslav Halak's 50 saves propel Islanders to an elusive feat
At long last, the Islanders have their shutout. Jaroslav Halak stonewalled the Rangers, making 50 saves on another standout night and this time finished with the goose egg to show...
Mikaela Shiffrin fails to medal, may not have been sick after all
If Mikaela Shiffrin wasn’t sick before, she is now. Looking to claim her second gold medal in as many days, and become the first woman to win gold in back-to-back...
Lindsey Jacobellis upbeat after another Olympic flameout
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea — In many ways, Lindsey Jacobellis walked away from these Olympics the same as she has from all the previous ones. She is still the best-known figure...
Spared student says alleged shooter warned him: 'Things are gonna start getting messy'
A ninth-grader says he came face-to-face with suspected killer Nikolas Cruz -- and was miraculously spared from bloodshed. Chris McKenna, 15, was on his way to a second-floor bathroom at...
NTSB: LIRR safety lapses had role in train foreman's death
Long Island Rail Road management doesn’t encourage its workers to follow safety rules, and that contributed to the death of a train foreman last summer, federal investigators said on Thursday....
Aggravatingly pointless blather standard for Olympic coverage
Here we thought that after half-a-century we’d finally made noteworthy progress. Even my pet, Peeve, wagged his tail. NBC had broken a senseless all-networks, all-NFL telecasts habit by showing the...
Long Island luger just misses out on a medal
A celebration had started. Long Islander Matt Mortensen, and doubles partner Jayson Terdiman, had just completed the last leg of luge relay, and the members of Team USA were screaming,...