March 19, 2018
Jay Bruce will keep slugging but he's got some tricks up his sleeve
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Don’t worry. Jay Bruce isn’t reinventing himself with the Mets, despite the results of the past few days. On Saturday, the lefty-hitting Bruce beat a...
Severe storms spawn tornadoes, wreak havoc on Southeast US
ATLANTA — Severe storms that spawned tornadoes damaged homes and downed trees as they moved across the Southeast on Monday night. Forecasters warned that the storms could threaten more than...
Sleeping woman killed when car slams into bedroom
MORENO VALLEY, Calif. — A woman sleeping in her bedroom was killed after a car slammed into her house east of Los Angeles. KTLA-TV reports that 47-year-old Sophia Zapien was...
Aaron Boone won't let front office control his lineup card
TAMPA — Aaron Boone will talk to the people above him and absorb the information from those in the front office. Then he will make out the Yankees’ lineup card....
Villanova has look of a team ready to make a statement
The late, great Rollie Massimino might have smiled down on UMBC shocking the world and making history as the first 16-seed to beat a 1-seed, and on Loyola-Chicago advancing to...
Yoenis Cespedes gives Mets the good news they wanted to hear
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Yoenis Cespedes indicated last week he planned to play in an exhibition game Monday, and stuck to that script. The Mets slugger was 1-for-3 with...
Tesla employees claim many parts are flawed
Some employees at Tesla, which is led by CEO Elon Musk, said last week that the company is manufacturing a high ratio of flawed auto parts. The electrical car maker...
Alex Rodriguez knows toughest part of Stanton's journey
TAMPA — Alex Rodriguez works for the Yankees and hasn’t been shy about his love for the organization and how Hal Steinbrenner has treated him. He also gets paid by...
Jesper Fast gets his big Rangers chance and doesn't disappoint
It says a lot about a team when a grinder like Jesper Fast is on its top line. But it also says a lot about Fast, the fact that he...
Lawyers battle over evidence in AT&T-Time Warner suit
With the curtain rising on the Justice Department’s suit to block AT&T’s $85 billion acquisition of Time Warner, lawyers for both sides spent Monday arguing over what evidence should be...
This adviser could be to blame for Broadcom, iHeart's failures
Sometimes M&A advisers pushing an aggressive strategy can get as roughed up as their clients. Such appears to be the case with standout restructuring adviser Ken Moelis after clients Broadcom...
NFL bully victim faces 5 charges following Instagram gun threat
Jonathan Martin has been hit with five charges for the chilling Instagram post that forced a high school to close as a safety precaution last month. Martin, a former NFL...
Trump administration hurting mergers and acquisitions biz
The Trump administration is turning out to be very bad for the mergers and acquisition business. According to data from Mergermarket, there have only been 154 deals for US companies...
Tronc chairman retires hours before sex harassment claims emerge
Tronc Chairman Michael Ferro on Monday announced his retirement from the newspaper publisher — hours before a report surfaced that claimed two women had accused him of inappropriate behavior. The...
Nets find a way to put together first win streak since January
The tanking Grizzlies handed the Nets a game Monday. And despite defense so poor they nearly handed it back, the Nets pulled out a 118-115 victory — and their first...
Ethics panel still investigating de Blasio's fundraising
It ain’t over ’til the state’s top ethics watchdog panel howls. Mayor de Blasio has repeatedly boasted that federal and state prosecutors have examined his campaign fundraising practices and declined...
National debt hits $21T for first time ever
Debt owed by the US hit $21 trillion last week. That’s a $1 trillion rise since September. And the current increase doesn’t include any debt caused by the recent Republican...
Flushing Commons lands hot Chinese restaurant chain
Flushing Commons, a major mixed-use development in thriving downtown Flushing, is marketing luxury condos mainly to Asian and Asian American buyers. So it’s no huge surprise that its first big...
Here's how much time your co-workers waste on NCAA brackets
A study by employment experts Robert Half International says office workers will waste 25¹/₂ minutes per workday — or six hours in total — on the NCAA tournament. Men aged...
Man accused of beating grandma to death granted call to mother from jail
A mother's love trumps all -- even attempted murder, apparently. Would-be matricide victim Alisha Green was granted an odd request Monday, when Manhattan Judge Ericka Edwards modified an order in...
Chic hotel slated to be downtown networking hot spot
The new, 30-story Moxy Hotel opening this summer at 26 Ann St. will boast what developer Mark Gordon believes is unique: a “play space” that will morph from the “ultimate...
NYPD sued for records about treatment of disabled prisoners
A lawyer for a paraplegic murderer is suing the NYPD for records of how the department treats disabled prisoners after the city went back on a $45,000 settlement of a...
At this point, a rate hike is inevitable
The Federal Reserve has to face a big dilemma when it meets this week. It needs to pretend that the US economy is doing well when economists, even those inside...
A solution to the looming tariff problem
How about this idea on tariffs? The US should make our tariffs identical to the tariffs of other countries. For instance, if China has an average 10 percent tax on...
Black Caucus members call for action on Austin bombings
Congressional Black Caucus members want the bombings in Austin, Texas, to be classified as "terrorist attacks" — and are calling on officials to determine whether they are "ideologically or racially...
Bitcoin proving to be nothing more than a con
Bitcoin was trading at about $8,380 on Monday — less than half its highest price. That means there is only $8,380 more to go before bitcoin is fairly priced at...
Jets pick up LB who plays to make NFL grandfather proud
On a busy Monday, the Jets signed linebacker Brandon Copeland, a four-year NFL veteran who missed the entire 2017 season with a torn pectoral muscle. Copeland, 26, was with the...
Knicks sorry not sorry for winning Tank Bowl
Remember this night come May 15. If the Knicks finish behind the Bulls in the NBA draft lottery and lose out on a coveted player as a result, it could...
KB Toys planning comeback after demise of Toys 'R' Us
The defunct KB Toys brand is planning a comeback — after nearly a decade in mothballs. Hoping to capitalize on the apparent demise of Toys 'R' Us, the California company...
Top MTA official says agency is fine with corrupt contractors
The MTA is fine with hiring contractors with histories of corruption — because the transit agency wants to help them mend their ways, a top official claimed Monday. “New York...
Doorbell DNA leads deputies to suspected burglar
Deputies in Florida were able to nab a suspect in a months-old robbery case after his DNA was found on the front doorbell of the house he allegedly robbed. Jason...
March Madness' best Cinderella story a symbol of sports' magical intrigue
We have officially arrived at a new realm, those of us who watch sports, those of us who care about sports, those of us who have chosen to invest such...
The most 'ingenious' real estate deals in New York City
Each spring, commercial real estate pros vie for the Real Estate Board of New York’s Most Ingenious Deal of the Year Awards. For the 73rd annual contest, the industry’s most...
Harlem car fire looks like a scene straight out of Hollywood
Flames spewed from a car on the FDR Drive early Monday morning, treating rubberneckers in East Harlem to a scene worthy of a Hollywood film set. The driver of the...
NYC to start off spring with another round of snow
A powerful winter storm is barreling toward the Big Apple, bringing below-average temperatures to the region for the start of spring. New Yorkers will celebrate the changing of the seasons...
Couple on trial allegedly burned French nanny's body in garden
LONDON — A London couple murdered their French nanny and burnt her body in their garden after holding her captive and accusing her of crimes she had not committed, a...
Missing toddler dies hours after being found with Amber Alert
A Colorado toddler, who was the subject of an Amber Alert, died hours after he was found, police said Sunday. Nain Dominguez, 2, was discovered at around 7:18 a.m. and...
Dismembered animals in 'sacrifice ritual' discovered when cops raid home
Dead and dismembered goats, chickens and other animals were found in a San Antonio-area home Friday night after police responded to calls of a suspected animal sacrifice ritual, authorities said....
Attendees at Charles Manson's funeral sang Beach Boys songs
LOS ANGELES — Charles Manson was cremated and his ashes scattered following a brief, private funeral four months after the death of the man who gained worldwide infamy for the...
Butcher accused of giving black deliveryman noose may have charges dropped
The Bleeker Street butcher accused of handing a noose to a black deliveryman is off the chopping block -- so long as he stays out of trouble. Joseph Ottomanelli, who...
Ex-teacher who wanted to have sex with teen while her dad watched pleads guilty
WILMINGTON, Del. — A former Delaware teacher has pleaded guilty to attempting to entice a minor into engaging in sexual activity. U.S. Attorney David C. Weiss announced Monday that 37-year-old...
Inside the Yankees-Red Sox London debut MLB really wants
TAMPA — Big Ben is about to get some big baseball company in big Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and a regular-season series between the Yankees and their biggest rival, the...
Wife of man who told kids 'incest was normal' files for divorce
The wife of an Indiana man accused of telling their kids that "incest was normal" reportedly wants a divorce as they both face child molestation charges. Sheila Johnson, 44, filed for...
Nikolas Cruz's brother arrested for trespassing at Stoneman Douglas
The brother of confessed Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz was caught trespassing at Marjory Stoneman Douglas on Monday, according to police. Zachary Cruz, 18, had been warned to stay away...
Cops accused of raping teen want case tossed, claim victim lied
The disgraced NYPD cops accused of raping a handcuffed teenager in their van in Brooklyn are demanding a judge toss the case, saying prosecutors withheld evidence about discrepancies in the...
Millennials ditch the pill for high-tech pull & pray
Michelle Cady, founder of wellness consultancy FitVista, had been on the pill since she was 17. So she was shocked when, about four years ago, she went to lunch with...
Boy shot nail into 7-year-old brother's chest: cops
LINCOLN, Neb. — Lincoln police say a 12-year-old boy shot a nail from a BB gun into the chest of his younger brother. The Lincoln Journal Star reports that the...
Witness: Mangano called to thank me for wife's no-show job
A crooked restaurateur testified Monday that then-Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano phoned him to express gratitude for the $100,000-a-year, no-show job lavished on his wife, Linda. Harendra Singh told jurors...
Your partner may be secretly making you fat
Being in a relationship makes us pile on the pounds as we feel happy and secure in a loved-up couple, research shows. Having a long-term partner is something most people...
Boy Scouts discriminated against my son with Down syndrome: suit
PAYSON, Utah — The father of a boy who has Down syndrome is suing the Boy Scouts of America for blocking his son from becoming an Eagle scout and revoking...
Mets ready to unleash rotation dream that seemed dead
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The unit was once the Mets’ Fab Five, a collection of arms with seemingly unlimited potential that would lift the organization to new heights. But...
5-year-old dies trying to touch waterfall foam: cops
SIOUS FALLS, S.D. — Sioux Falls police say a 5-year-old Iowa girl who drowned in a river in a Sioux Falls park had reached out to touch the foam near...
Police officer shot while serving arrest warrant
TAMPA, Fla. — A Florida police officer has been shot and wounded while serving an arrest warrant at the home of a man facing charges for making violent threats to...
Facebook exec denies rumors of impending resignation
Facebook's chief security officer will leave the social media company after battling with executives over their transparency about the extent of Russian disinformation on the website, a report said Monday....
Giants land another piece for new 'shoot-first' defense
Monday turned out to be a busy day for the Giants, who added players to fill slots on the depth chart. In addition to landing wide receiver Cody Latimer, they...
Cheer on Syracuse's incredible NCAA run
After yet another upset, the last team to enter the NCAA hoops tourney is now in the Sweet Sixteen. How far can the Syracuse University Orange go? This tough, gritty...
Germany's shameless power play against Israel
Remember when the new Germany was keen to put its historical baggage behind it and be Israel’s best friend in Europe? That was then. Now Berlin is set to block...
How de Blasio's 'equity' push is driving up jail violence
Beginning in December 2014, Mayor de Blasio placed significant restrictions on how New York City correction officers can penalize and restrain violent criminals in city jails, ostensibly to ensure the...
How to wipe the smirk off Putin's face
Moscow is still claiming it’s not behind the poisoning attack on former Russian spy/British double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter, Yulia — and, anyway, no one can prove it....
Firing Mueller would be a gift to Trump's enemies
Unsurprisingly for the former host of “The Apprentice,” President Trump has given us every variety of firing. There have been necessary firings (at three weeks, the ouster of Michael Flynn...
Is Governor Cuomo losing it?
Is Gov. Cuomo really that worried by Cynthia Nixon — or has he just lost it? Even before the “Sex and the City” star announced Monday that she’ll primary him...
Mobster who ratted on cousin in 'Goodfellas' heist gets probation
Aging Bonanno capo Vinny Asaro got a walk for his role in the infamous 1978 Lufthansa air cargo heist when a Brooklyn jury acquitted him in 2015 -- and Monday...
NYPD's new top spokesman is former de Blasio aide
A former top aide to Mayor Bill de Blasio is taking over the NYPD press office -- and a police union boss accused Hizzoner of using the department as a...
Sit in this spot on an airplane to avoid the flu while flying
Worried about catching a cold or the flu on an airplane? Get a window seat, and don't leave it until the flight is over. That's what some experts have been...
Loophole could protect self-driving car companies from lawsuits
People who get badly injured while riding in self-driving cars may one day be prohibited from filing a lawsuit against the manufacturer, should legislation under consideration in the Senate get...
Woman gets 120 years for killing her 2 children
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. — A judge has sentenced a central Indiana woman to 120 years in prison for fatally stabbing her young children hours after her husband filed for divorce. Thirty-one-year-old...
New Amazon series was too sad for 'This Is Us' network NBC
"The Dangerous Book for Boys” is set in Akron, Ohio — but its foundation was built in New Mexico during the run of “Breaking Bad,” shot in Albuquerque with star...
Video shows Assad calmly driving himself to site of civil war
BEIRUT — Smoothly and confidently, Syrian President Bashar Assad merged into traffic at a large roundabout in Damascus before driving himself to the suburbs where his forces are battling rebels....
UConn on the verge of swiping star coach Dan Hurley
Another top college basketball program could soon have a Hurley leading the way. The University of Connecticut is homing in on Rhode Island coach Dan Hurley, according to multiple local...
Twin gets life-saving transplant while it's too late for brother
Twin brothers in Texas are faced with dramatically different life paths -- after only one received a life-saving liver from a transplant list. Devin Coats, 18, is forced to prepare...
Amed Rosario's biggest flaw is still a problem
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — For several years after the Mets signed him as a 16-year-old out of the Dominican Republic, Amed Rosario was viewed as the next big thing...
Scholarship for female financiers honors trailblazer
Bonnie Baha, the portfolio manager at Jeffrey Gundlach’s DoubleLine Capital who died tragically in 2016, is being honored with a scholarship for women pursuing careers in finance. In its inaugural...
'Curvy' Instagrammer won't apologize for hot husband
This wedding photographer is fighting off trolls who say her husband is too handsome for her. Jenna Kutcher, 29 and based in Fort Atkinson, Wis., has been documenting her journey...
Chances missed to save boy encased in concrete: ex-official
WICHITA, Kan. — Multiple chances were missed to save a 3-year-old Wichita boy before he was found encased in concrete, a former Kansas welfare official said. Dianne Keech, the Department...
Will low-nicotine cigarettes actually help smokers quit?
Last week, the FDA announced an initiative to lower nicotine in cigarettes to “minimally or non-addictive levels,” in an effort to keep new smokers from getting hooked and wean current...
Trump campaign consultants allegedly caught bragging about crooked tactics
The data-analysis company that did work for Donald Trump’s presidential campaign bragged about going to crooked lengths — including using Ukrainian sex workers, cash bribes and fake IDs — to...
Sister of ‘killer nanny’ blames parents for own kids’ murders
The parents are to blame. That’s the outrageous claim of accused killer Yoslyn Ortega’s older sister, who took the stand Monday to say Marina and Kevin Krim should have noticed...
Car crashes in sheriff's office substation
PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. — Florida deputies didn't have far to travel when responding to a car crash because it crashed into a sheriff's office substation. A Broward Sheriff's Office news...
This Jane Fonda-era fitness trick will give you killer abs
Forget CrossFit, Spartan races and electronic stimulation — New York’s hardest workouts come courtesy of the humble “glider.” The discs, made of fabric, plastic or foam and used to slide...
Syracuse’s star is living up to his name — because he has to
DETROIT -- For the man leading the country in minutes per game, there was no time for tired legs. Syracuse was hanging onto a newfound one-point lead in the final...
Eagles' new sack threat calls out Eli Manning
Eli Manning is sport for one of the newest members of the Super Bowl champions. Michael Bennett called out Manning first among the NFC East quarterbacks during a press conference...
Male birth control pill showing promise in early trials
Early clinical trials show that a birth control pill for men may soon be a reality. According to US News and World Report, the new pill, called DMAU, is a...
These leggings are designed to make you look sexy
For a slimming workout look, basic black leggings can’t be beat. Now, designers are trying to encourage ladies to branch out by using innovative digital technology to create more flattering...
Suspected church shooter indicted on 43 counts
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The man accused of fatally shooting a woman and wounding six people at a Tennessee church in September faces a 43-count indictment, including first-degree murder, attempted murder...
McCabe didn't lose his whole pension and other comments
Finance expert: No, McCabe Isn’t Losing His Pension Media coverage of Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe’s firing played up the angle that he was supposedly losing his pension by being...
Miracle cat impaled on two metal fence posts returns home
A lucky feline, dubbed the “miracle cat,” who survived being impaled on two metal fence posts in London got a happy ending after being returned home to his owner. Skittles...
Teacher arrested for threatening to 'blow everyone up' at school: cops
A Florida woman has been arrested for posting on Facebook she was “going to blow everyone up” during an elementary school teacher planning day, police said. Christina Marie Maddox, 33,...
Body of missing college rugby player found in Bermuda
HAMILTON, Bermuda — Bermuda police confirm they have found the body of missing US student Mark Dombroski, no cause of death announced. Authorities and members of Dombroski's family had been...
Kristin Davis endorses Cynthia Nixon for governor
Charlotte is backing Miranda. Former "Sex and the City'' actress Kristin Davis tweeted her support of ex-co-star Cynthia Nixon, who announced her candidacy for New York governor Monday. "I am...
Park Slope will host controversial NRA fundraiser
They’ll make the NRA’s dreams come true! The Grand Prospect Hall in Park Slope -- known for its ubiquitous commercials on NY1 with the tag line, "We'll make your dreams...
Helicopter had 'off-the-shelf,' unapproved harnesses: report
The five passengers who died aboard a sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the East River last Sunday were trapped in store-bought construction harnesses -- which weren't approved by the Federal...
Freemasons are the secret society that hides in plain view
For centuries, the secrets of the Freemasons were known only to members. But that’s about to change after the BBC were given unprecedented access to several Scottish lodges (the Freemason...
Michael Kay's show wins this round
ESPN New York’s “Michael Kay Show” rallied in the month of February to beat Mike Francesa’s WFAN replacements, “Carlin, Maggie and Bart,” which is a troubling result for the fledgling...
These spring breakers won't let jail ruin their fun
These spring breakers in Florida won't let a trip to the slammer stand in the way of their fun. The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office said more than a dozen partying...
The horrifying moment a paraglider plummets to death
Dramatic video shows the horrifying moment a paraglider collides midair with another glider -- and plunges 50 feet to her death on a beach in Mexico. Tourist Ursula Hernandez was...
Stampede of commuters barely makes it off a burning bus
A bus burst into flames in Harbin City, China, after one of the tires caught on fire. More than 50 passengers rushed to evacuate, causing a stampede.
4-year-old found wandering after teacher leaves him alone to buy pot: cops
An elementary school teacher in Florida left a 4-year-old boy at home alone while she went to buy marijuana, authorities said. Marsha Dolce, 26, was arrested Saturday after the child...
Brandon Marshall in danger after Giants sign big receiver
At one time, the Broncos had big hopes for Cody Latimer, making him their 2014 second-round draft pick out of Indiana. Four years and not much impact on the field...
Daughter accused of gouging out mom's eyeballs: 'I need help'
With her mom's gouged-out eyeballs nearby in a box, a distressed Florida woman allegedly confessed to authorities that she was a "murderer" and needed help, officials said. Camille Balla, 32,...
3-D-printed robotic arm translates words into sign language
Scientists have created a robotic arm to translate spoken words into sign language gestures so that deaf people can understand what is being said. The robot is called ASLAN and...
It was a mistake for Bob Uecker to ignore this spider bite
A brown recluse spider took Bob Uecker juuuuuuuuuust a bit outside his comfort zone -- and nearly out of the broadcast booth. The 84-year-old -- getting ready for his 48th season...
Car crash victim takes steel bar through his face
A passenger in survived a car crash even though his skull was pierced by the steal headrest, which went through his forehead and out his ear. Ullas Kumar, 29, from...
A big March Madness surprise shouldn't have been
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — To watch the way Texas A&M dismantled North Carolina on Sunday, it’s hard to believe this is the same team that lost five straight games and seven...
Trump doubles down on call for death penalty for drug dealers
President Trump on Monday railed against drug dealers responsible for the deadly opioid epidemic that has devastated the United States — vowing “tough action,” including the death penalty for some...
2 for-hire drivers assaulted day after attack on cabbie
A pair of for-hire drivers were assaulted Sunday morning in The Bronx and Brooklyn - one of them stabbed and the other punched by a passenger - just a day...
John Oliver's gay version of Mike Pence's rabbit book doing better than the real thing
Mike Pence just can't get out of second place. The vice president's family on Monday released a children's book about their real-life pet rabbit, Marlon Bundo -- but it's already...
Time's Up calls for Cuomo to probe DA over failed Weinstein case
Time's Up for Cy Vance. The anti-sexual harassment group founded by Hollywood A-listers is demanding Gov . Andrew Cuomo investigate the Manhattan district attorney for failing to prosecute Harvey Weinstein...
Cuffed woman managed to grab cop's crotch at police station
She shouldn’t have copped this feel. A woman got a little too frisky with a Bronx police officer when she squeezed his crotch with both hands — while cuffed from...
Shoppers would rather deal with technology than humans
Most buyers prefer to be left alone as they shop in store for items like apparel and prefer to use in-store technology for customer service over personalized attention from store...
City Council investigating Kushner firms' alleged false filings
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Jared Kushner’s real estate firms may “have a problem on their hands” if they falsified records with the city Buildings Department. “It’s not acceptable to...
Mueller is here to stay — for now
The White House said Monday that despite President Trump's "frustration" with Robert Mueller's probe into Russian influence during the 2016 election, there have been "no conversations" about removing the special...
College rugby player on team trip disappears in Bermuda
Authorities on the British island territory of Bermuda are searching for a 19-year-old college student from Pennsylvania who was last seen at a bar around midnight Sunday. Mark Dombroski was...
Mom of man accused of abandoning baby insists he's a 'great father'
The dad accused of leaving his baby daughter behind on a subway platform is “a great father,’’ his mom insisted on Monday. “My son is a good man and a...
Stephen Hawking pondered parallel universes in final paper
Stephen Hawking pushed off this mortal coil last week, but the world-famous physicist was pondering some of humanity’s most puzzling questions right up until the end. Hawking spent decades of...
E-cigarettes breed more smokers than quitters
Vaping has led more people to start smoking real cigarettes than to stop, according to a study. A lung-busting 168,000 American young adults who had never smoked took up the...
'Killer nanny' had weird habits in weeks before brutal murders: friend
A friend of the Upper West Side nanny on trial for butchering two little kids testified Monday that the woman had been acting oddly — collapsing into crying fits and...
Mark Gastineau's ex-wife mocks his dementia: 'It's karma'
Mark and Lisa Gastineau wed in 1979. They finalized their divorce in 1991.
Dow sheds 400 points as tech stocks crash on Facebook news
US stocks sank about 2 percent on Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average shedding nearly 400 points, as Facebook led a selloff in technology stocks on reports that the...
Trump adds another lawyer to defend him in Russia probe
President Trump has decided to add another attorney to the legal team defending him in the Russia probe — a lawyer who charges that the FBI and Justice Department have...
Taxpayers spent $14.5 million on legal bills for de Blasio and aides
It cost taxpayers $14.5 million to defend Mayor de Blasio and his aides in federal and state investigations of his shady fundraising practices, it was revealed on Monday. Corporation Counsel...
Merrill Lynch whistleblowers get $83 million
Snitches get riches. A $415 million settlement from Merrill Lynch over billions in misused customer funds is the source of the largest-ever whistleblower award against a Wall Street company. Three...
Bridge collapse survivor files first lawsuit
A bicyclist who was badly hurt in the deadly collapse of a pedestrian bridge at Florida International University filed the first civil lawsuit Monday in the tragedy, according to a...
What an ex-CIA agent says you should never do while traveling
What do you look for in a hotel room -- close to the pool? Great view from the window? Well, it turns out the most important thing is that it...
Cynthia Nixon announces bid for governor
Former “Sex and the City” star Cynthia Nixon made it official on Monday — she will take on Gov. Cuomo in September’s Democratic primary. The lefty actress, who had been...
I didn’t just beat my best time running on a keto diet — I crushed it
Maybe that carbo-load is really full of bull. I was pretty confident that a low-carb diet would help me to a fast finish at the United NYC Half Marathon on...
Michael Schumacher's condition a mystery, four years after accident
As Formula One drivers prepare for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix next weekend, Michael Schumacher continues a very different fight far away. There remains huge respect for the seven-time F1...
Aaron Hernandez lawyer and ex say he struggled with being gay
Aaron Hernandez is no longer around to explain himself, but figures from his past are trying to separate the fact from the fiction in the life of the former Patriots...
Self-driving Uber kills pedestrian
A self-driving Uber car hit and killed a woman in Arizona on Sunday night in what appears to be the first fatal accident involving an autonomous vehicle, according to reports....
Premier League is designed to keep things interesting
Everything pointed to a terrible week of Premier League action. Liverpool was the only top six team with a game because the rest were either playing in the FA Cup...
The craziest looks from Beyoncé's mom's Wakanda-themed party
Tina Knowles (aka Beyoncé’s mom) hosted her second annual Wearable Arts Gala in Los Angeles to benefit the WACO (Where Art Can Occur) Theatre Center. The dress code for the...
Cops demand Google phone data for anyone who came near crime scenes
It's a drag 'net. Cops in North Carolina have served Google with at least five sweeping search warrants demanding the cell phone data for every single person who happened to...
Woman munches on raw meat outside a train station
A woman was seen eating a pound of raw meat outside a train station in central London. The person filming the gruesome sight gasped when she bit into the uncooked...
The former US congressional intern behind Venezuela's cryptocurrency
CARACAS, Venezuela -- A chief strategist of Venezuela's government-backed cryptocurrency is a former US congressional intern who once organized protests against the same socialist administration he's now helping to circumvent...
Horses seized from farm after dozens found dead, starving
QUANTICO, Md. — Authorities in Maryland are seizing the horses that remain alive on a Maryland farm where dozens of horses were found dead or malnourished. Wicomico County Sheriff Mike...
Thief pats elderly victim on the shoulder as he's robbing her
A brazen thief patted his elderly victim on the shoulder before fleeing her home after he broke in and stole hundreds of pounds in jewelry. The 90-year-old lady, who suffers...
'Handmaid's Tale' taking human misery to new heights in Season 2
With Season 2 of "The Handmaid's Tale" just around the corner, the cast and crew are out there beating the promotional pavement. Deadline Hollywood reported select members of the Emmy-sweeping...
Seychelles' coral reefs are being threatened by climate change
BEAU VALLON, Seychelles — Beneath the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean island nation of the Seychelles, a fight is growing to save the coral reefs that shelter a range...
Teen dies after brother allegedly shoots her over video game fight
A 14-year-old girl in Mississippi who was shot in the head by her 9-year-old brother over a video game controller has died, authorities said. Monroe County Sheriff Cecil Cantrell said...
Fighter pilot blamed by Russia for downing Malaysian Airlines plane found dead
A Ukrainian fighter pilot blamed by the Kremlin in the downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 has committed suicide, according to reports. Capt. Vladyslav Voloshyn, 29, who had claimed to...
Newell Brands will let Carl Icahn name four board members
Newell Brands has cut a deal with Carl Icahn to ease the pressure on its board. The embattled maker of Rubbermaid storage containers, Elmer’s glue and Sharpie pens said Monday...
Rise of 'fake news’ producing more journalism majors
Zoe Ginsberg, an 18-year-old freshman journalism major at USC’s Annenberg School, said she and her classmates have many discussions about the way media is viewed in recent years. “With so...
HQ Trivia goes missing on app store
HQ Trivia — the popular app that has become as famous for its technical malfunctions as it has for its cash prizes — briefly disappeared from Apple’s App Store on...
John Kelly names Kushner's pal as his new deputy
President Trump’s Chief of Staff John Kelly on Monday named a close pal of senior adviser Jared Kushner to serve as his new deputy. Chris Liddell, a senior White House...
Saquon Barkley's girlfriend reveals they're having a baby
Saquon Barkley's life is about to change in more ways than one. Projected to be one of the top selections in next month's NFL draft, Penn State's star running back...
Austin police say they're hunting for a 'serial bomber'
A “serial bomber” is likely responsible for four explosions that have killed two and caused a state of panic in Austin, Texas, authorities said Monday, as hundreds of federal investigators...
Jupiter's Great Red Spot may be slowly disappearing
Jupiter’s Great Red Spot is perhaps the most iconic feature of any planet in our Solar System. It’s instantly recognizable and the massive cyclone has been swirling for so long...
House of Horror kids are enjoying their freedom after hospital release
Some of the 13 siblings who were found starving and shackled in a California horror house experienced their first taste of freedom last week when they were released from the...
Jets bring in Terrelle Pryor, desperate for bounce-back season
The Jets are making all sorts of signings and moves to secure their quarterback for the present and find one for their future, but they have not done much this...
Father dies trying to save kids from burning building
A father who escaped a burning apartment building in Massachusetts was killed after he doubled back into the blaze to rescue his young son and daughter — both of whom...
Salmonella outbreak linked to kratom supplements
It was just last week that a multi-state salmonella outbreak was traced to tainted chicken salad, resulting in hundreds of sick consumers and a widespread recall. Now, yet another completely...
Giants bring back defensive end, who's surviving the overhaul
The Giants are interested in overhauling their roster, but they are not turning their backs on all of their own unrestricted free agents. They are re-signing defensive end Kerry Wynn...
Cop gets wrestled to the ground and hit with car before suspect's arrest
A routine traffic stop turned into a high-speed chase in Georgia, after a driver wrestled a deputy to the ground and escaped arrest. The suspect eventually was driven off the...
Cuomo's approval rating hasn't changed since former aide's corruption conviction
Gov. Cuomo's approval rating hasn't suffered since the corruption conviction of his former top aide -- and he'd trounce Cynthia Nixon if the left-leaning actress challenges him in a primary,...
Pedestrian fatally crushed between cars in hit-and-run
A pedestrian was fatally crushed and another was injured in a hit-and-run accident in the Bronx early Monday, cops said. The 28-year-old man, whom police have not yet identified, was...
Tyronn Lue leaving Cavaliers amid mystery illness
The Cavaliers announced Monday morning that head coach Tyronn Lue would step down as coach for the time being. Lue has missed at least parts of the past three games...
DC lawmaker blames Jews for bad weather
A DC lawmaker blamed a late-winter snowfall on a family of Jewish bankers -- accusing them of controlling the climate and orchestrating natural disasters. Council member Trayon White Sr. apologized...
Boxer dies 10 months after brutal fight
Canadian boxing star David Whittom passed away from a brain bleed after spending 10 months in a coma. Whittom had been in the hospital since May 2017 after suffering a traumatic...
Patrick Reed was so upset over ruling, he mocked Jordan Spieth
The Arnold Palmer Invitational had just about everything, including some joking deception. Beyond Tiger's Sunday roar and Rory McIlroy winning his first tournament in nearly a year and a half,...
Gorilla walks upright to avoid getting his hands dirty
PHILADELPHIA — A male gorilla at the Philadelphia Zoo is taking a stand against dirty hands by opting to walk on two legs. Apparently, 18-year-old Louis is a clean freak....
Point72 president resigns as hedge fund faces lawsuits
Douglas Haynes has resigned as president of Point72 Asset Management, a spokeswoman for billionaire Steven Cohen’s investment firm said Sunday, as the company and Haynes face a lawsuit claiming women...
Most Americans think Big Brother is spying on them
If you think Big Brother is watching you, you’re not alone. An astonishing 82 percent of Americans believe the United States has become an Orwellian dystopia in which the government...
The rise of Roy Halladay's son reached dad's stomping grounds
For the first time since 2009, a Halladay was on the mound in a Blue Jays game. And though Roy Halladay's Toronto farewell was emotional, there were more tears shed...
Martina Navratilova furious over John McEnroe's salary
Wimbledon commentator and former champ Martina Navratilova blasted the BBC for paying her “at least 10 times less” than fellow pundit John McEnroe. Navratilova, 61, revealed she is paid $21,000...
Nerve agent used to poison ex-spy, daughter circulated through vents of his car
The Russian nerve agent used to poison ex-spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter was circulated through the vents of his BMW, intelligence sources said in a new report. Skripal, 66,...
FDNY firefighters' remains returned home after fatal chopper crash
The remains of two FDNY firefighters who were among seven killed in a military helicopter crash in Iraq were returned to the US on Sunday night. The caskets of Master...
Pickle-juice slushies are here to ruin your summer
Move over rosé slushies — there's a new frozen drink in town. Fast-food spot Sonic will debut a new, unusual flavor of "slush" this summer: pickle. According to Food &...
Helicopter carrying Jared and Ivanka experiences engine failure
A helicopter carrying first daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner, had to be rerouted after one of its engines failed, law enforcement officials told CNN. The senior White...
Ex-judge allegedly tried to cover up sex with defendants
A judge in Tennessee already accused of trading legal favors for sex is now facing new charges after he tried to cover up the crime, according to federal prosecutors. Cason...
Sydney Esiason engaged to hockey star her dad has accepted
Now that he's put a ring on longtime girlfriend Sydney Esiason, Maple Leafs winger Matt Martin is hopeful to score one of his own as the Stanley Cup playoffs approach....
Facebook shares get hammered on Cambridge Analytica reports
Facebook may find it very difficult to remove this latest stain to its fading reputation. Shares of Mark Zuckerberg’s social network on Monday fell nearly 7 percent as investors got...
Adding heartbreak to an already painful March Madness moment
https://twitter.com/MattGKSNT/status/975235353480257536 Devin Davis' college career had just ended, and he was already back on the court. Houston's fifth-year senior forward was back on the floor 45 minutes after the Cougars'...
James Comey's book a bestseller weeks before it's even published
Former FBI Director James Comey's memoir was knocked from atop Amazon's best-seller list on Monday when a book lampooning Vice President Pence family's pet rabbit as gay bounded past it....
British official calls Moscow's attempts to deny ex-spy poisoning 'absurd'
The British foreign secretary on Monday called Moscow's continuing denials that it used a deadly nerve agent to poison a former Russian spy on English soil "absurd" as the European...
Audrey Hepburn’s granddaughter is the anti-Kardashian
For years, Emma Ferrer wasn’t on social media. The granddaughter of Audrey Hepburn had never tweeted or posted a duck-faced selfie to Instagram — an anomaly for a 20-something celebuspawn....
This simple face massage makes you look younger in 90 seconds
More than a decade ago, exercise physiologist Sue Hitzmann developed a quick self-massage series on the face and neck to help clients with chronic jaw tightness. It came with an...
White House aide Dan Scavino's wife files for divorce
The wife of White House social media chief Dan Scavino Jr. has filed for divorce after 18 years of marriage, according to a report. Jennifer Scavino filed papers on Jan....
The sex scandals that plagued these political careers
Sex scandals are common, especially in politics. In the wake of President Trump's alleged affair with porn star Stormy Daniels, here's a look at the most shocking sex scandals and...
Four injured after trains collide in Kentucky
GEORGETOWN, Ky. — Four people were injured after two trains collided and derailed late Sunday night in Georgetown, Kentucky, officials said. A call came in at 11:14 p.m. to report...
Police say man who allegedly stabbed two at Salvation Army building was drunk
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Two men were fatally stabbed at a Salvation Army apartment building in Minnesota, and police arrested a suspect who tried to leave through a rear stairway. The...
Cuomo's budget would scrap audits protecting doctors from being overworked
Gov. Cuomo’s budget plan scraps rigorous state audits of hospitals that help make sure resident doctor-interns aren’t severely overworked and exhausted on the job — and critics worry that could...
Congressman suggests Second Amendment as means of opposing Trump
A Democratic congressman from Long Island implied that Americans should grab weapons and oppose President Trump by force, if the commander-in-chief doesn’t follow the Constitution. Rep. Tom Suozzi made the...
Ralph Lauren interns get next to nothing after winning lawsuit
Hundreds of Ralph Lauren interns have been left too cash-strapped to afford one of the designer’s outfits — even after winning a lawsuit settlement against the fashion house. The large...
Syracuse was forced to find its most unlikely hero
DETROIT — Braedon Bayer was surprised over winter break when Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim told him he had been put on scholarship. After spending two years at Division III...
Mother of FDNY lieutenant tried to talk son out of doomed chopper ride
The mom of doomed FDNY Lt. Christopher Raguso pleaded with her son not to go on what was supposed to be his final tour of duty in Iraq — a...
March Madness dreamers will meet their match in Sweet 16
Where to begin? Madness falls short of encapsulating the first four days of this NCAA Tournament. Finally, in the 136th meeting, a No. 16 seed (UMBC) finally beat a No....
Giancarlo Stanton prediction from someone who knows best
TAMPA — Donnie Baseball knows what it takes to be a star in New York, and he managed the star Giancarlo Stanton the two previous years with the Marlins. Yes,...
Giants getting visit from perfect piece to their new defensive look
It is not a pipeline, but there is a connection between the Cardinals and Giants now that James Bettcher came from Arizona and is the new Giants defensive coordinator. Already,...
Seton Hall's future belongs to the young guys now
WICHITA, Kan. — The cement has been poured down and dried. The foundation is set. Now comes the hard part for Seton Hall: Building upon the past three years without...
Twitter falls in love with Marshall senior rocking a dad bod
Marshall got buried by No. 5 West Virginia 94-71 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, and it was never particularly close. But in a game with...
There is a massive Frito-Lay shortage in NYC bodegas
Scores of Big Apple convenience stores have run out of Doritos, Cheetos and other Frito-Lay products — and snack fans can blame PepsiCo chief executive Indra Nooyi for their less...
Aaron Boone hopes he finally gets through to Brett Gardner
It got to the point that former manager Joe Girardi was wasting his breath telling Brett Gardner that diving head-first into first base wasn’t a wise move. Gardner would listen,...
Rangers finally getting a chance to test out teenage draft picks
The most interesting time of the second half of the Rangers’ season is drawing near. That would be when both first-round picks from the most recent draft — center Lias...
Mets might not have to choose between two catching options
SARASOTA, Fla. — If the Mets do indeed use a platoon catching system, manager Mickey Callaway is confident he’ll be comfortable choosing between Travis d’Arnaud or Kevin Plawecki on any...
Latest Austin bombing may have been triggered by tripwire
Another explosion was reported in Austin on Sunday night — just hours after cops issued an urgent public plea, asking the "person or persons" behind the city's deadly string of...
Henrik Stenson has felt this particular heartache before
ORLANDO, Fla. — One of these days, maybe Henrik Stenson will win the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill. Because he’s done everything but win the tournament. This was Stenson’s...
Facebook may face federal probe for turning user data over to Trump campaign
Facebook may face multiple government investigations — and trillions of dollars in fines — over revelations that it didn’t do enough to protect user data used by the Trump campaign...
Nets got everything they wanted from DeMarre Carroll
It’s a testament to DeMarre Carroll’s versatility that when the Nets’ frontcourt suffered injuries, the 6-foot-8, 215-pounder started at power forward and even helped at center. It’s a testament to...