March 26, 2018
City still ignoring lead paint conditions in public housing: advocates
NYCHA continues to break the law by ignoring toxic lead paint conditions, advocates charged Monday as they asked a Manhattan judge to order inspections within 90 days at units housing...
Arizona governor suspends Uber from autonomous testing
PHOENIX — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey suspended Uber's self-driving vehicle testing privileges Monday in the wake of a pedestrian fatality in a Phoenix suburb last week. Ducey said in a...
In-N-Out Burger seeks restraining order against prankster
LOS ANGELES — In-N-Out Burger is seeking a restraining order against an online prankster who posed as the company's CEO at two Los Angeles restaurants, argued with employees and in...
Jalen Brunson's March Madness won't get any easier from here
It only gets harder for Jalen Brunson. The Naismith Award finalist and Big East Player of the Year has already gone up against elite point guards Collin Sexton of Alabama,...
Giants co-owner swears the team isn't rebuilding
ORLANDO, Fla. — A report surfaced last week that the Giants are in full rebuild mode, with general manager Dave Gettleman letting it be known the Giants are “blowing up’’...
Matt Harvey leaving Mets camp with a prediction to 'shock'
PORT ST. LUCIE — Matt Harvey followed a final spring-training tune-up with a bold prediction. “I think we are going to shock a lot of people [this season] and it’s...
Cat rescued after being stuck on pole for three days
A black and white feline that captivated residents of Phoenix by getting stuck on top of a utility pole for nearly three days was finally brought to safety on Monday....
Whistleblower dishes on NYPD turning blind eye to drugs, hookers
Soon after Sgt. Steven Lee was assigned to the 109th Precinct in Queens, he realized some of the cops there were oddly protective of “the karaokes.” These gaudy nightclubs of...
South Korea watching Kim Jong Un's China trip 'very closely'
South Korea is watching things in Beijing "very closely" — and keeping "all possibilities open" — following reports of a surprise visit by Kim Jong Un. "Right now, the situation...
Judge rules key DOJ witness can testify against AT&T-Time Warner merger
WASHINGTON — Judge Richard Leon may have saved the Justice Department’s bacon on Monday when he ruled a key government witness can testify and help it block AT&T’s $85 billion...
Loyola's chance at history just one Final Four story to watch
The Final Four no one predicted has everything that college basketball could hope to have. An incredibly chaotic first four rounds of the NCAA Tournament has brought three of the...
Trump administration to reinstate census question about citizenship
The Trump administration has decided to reinstate a US Census question about citizenship to "help enforce" the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The controversial move was announced Monday night by...
Meredith reinstating publisher posts at Time Inc. magazines
Meredith Corp. said it will restore the title of publisher to each magazine acquired from Time Inc. in January. The move, which reverses the controversial move by the New York...
Russians mock US consulate closures with Twitter poll
The Russian Embassy on Monday mocked the US by asking its Twitter followers to vote on which of three US consulates in their country should be shut in retaliation for...
Rangers' prospects make noise in otherwise ugly loss to Capitals
It’s almost as if the Rangers are so focused on the future that the bright showings from two prized prospects outshone what was another dreary result. With a goal from...
China tariffs could make your shoes a lot more expensive
A proposed 25 percent tariff on consumer goods made outside this country could hit the shoe industry hard — and shoppers’ wallets harder. Consumers could see a $67 pair of...
Remington bankruptcy is latest hit for Cerberus Capital
Stephen Feinberg hasn't had a happy time playing with guns. The long-anticipated Chapter 11 filing of Remington Outdoor, owned by Feinberg’s Cerberus Capital, is just the latest bit of trouble...
51-story UWS condo tower faces last-ditch activist attack
Local residents who are trying to kill the 51-story Upper West Side apartment tower project known as 200 Amsterdam Ave. are nothing if not resourceful. Community activists grumpy over any...
Islanders' collapse is complete as slim playoff hopes dashed
That's it for the Islanders. The Islanders' slim playoff hopes were extinguished Monday night with a 3-0 loss to the Panthers, who moved closer to securing their own spot in...
Trump needs to learn from Obama's Census Bureau mistakes
One of the first things President Obama did when coming into office in January 2009 was to try to gain control over the Census Bureau. President Trump had better learn...
Man who killed girlfriend's dog gets light sentence
A man who fatally stabbed his girlfriend’s goldendoodle was slapped with 30 days in jail Monday and placed on an animal abuser registry. Zheheng Feng copped last year to knifing...
Jimmy Carter slams Trump's 'worst mistake'
Former president Jimmy Carter apparently isn't a fan of John Bolton. While speaking to multiple media outlets on Monday, Carter tore into President Trump for his decision to hire the...
Here's what those bogus Odell Beckham rumors really mean
With Odell Beckham Jr., there are always questions. Lots and lots of questions. Here are a few of the most pressing, with answers, free of charge: Q: Are the Giants...
Dow leaps up 669 points as trade war fears cool
Trade war, what trade war? After facing its worst week in two years, Wall Street came roaring back Monday, with the Dow Jones industrial average posting its third-largest point gain...
Aaron Judge already a league leader — in bobbleheads
The 2018 Major League Baseball season doesn’t begin until Thursday, but Yankee Aaron Judge is already leading the league — in the number of different bobbleheads for a player coming...
Former St. John's coach is living the dream with Kansas
Twenty-seven years and five Elite Eights later, Norm Roberts is finally going to experience the sport’s premier event firsthand. After coaching at seven different schools, and attending the event virtually...
Sponsored partnerships give HQ Trivia its biggest prizes yet
The price was finally right for HQ Trivia. The popular live trivia app has landed its first two sponsored partnerships — with Warner Bros. and with Nike. The Warner Bros....
Heineken slammed for 'terribly racist' light beer commercial
Heineken has removed a controversial commercial after several commenters online called the advertisement “terribly racist.” In the 30-second commercial, a bartender slides a beer down the bar, and past several...
Trey Burke did everything but it wasn't enough in Knicks loss
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Trey Burke notched a career-high 42 points and 12 assists to lead a Knicks comeback from 17 points down before they fell 137-128 to the Hornets in...
US: Russian Consulate in Seattle was base for spies
In ordering its closure on Monday, the US singled out the Russian Consulate in Seattle as a hotbed of espionage activity because of its location near a huge US nuclear...
Michigan State official who oversaw Nassar arrested amid probe
LANSING, Mich. — A Michigan State University official who oversaw Larry Nassar was arrested Monday amid an investigation into the handling of complaints against the now-imprisoned former sports doctor. William...
White House investigating $500M worth of Kushner loan deals
White House lawyers are looking into questions surrounding $500 million worth of loans that Jared Kushner’s family business received after the president’s aide and son-in-law held meetings with those companies....
The expensive hotel trend sweeping southern Florida
Drive up the Boca Raton Resort and Club’s long, lush entrance and attendants jump to attention, grabbing your bags and leading you to the front desk for check-in. But by...
What keeps these Italian island dwellers so long-lived? Great food
Giovanni Scanu starts his days among chickens, goats, banana sage and zucchini, tending the vibrant 11,000 square foot vegetable garden at Cala di Volpe. It's a storied luxury resort on...
This island paradise has the craziest attractions
Heaven is indeed a place on Earth — and it’s in the Maldives. Dotted with dreamy lagoons and ridiculously lavish resorts, these Indian Ocean islands spoil visitors with private butlers,...
Yankees have lived this Greg Bird nightmare once before
ATLANTA — This was a hot spring day in 2009, at the Mets’ spring-training complex in Port St. Lucie. Nick Johnson had a crowd around him on the field because...
Teacher accused of molesting single student 36 times
CORYDON, Ind. — A southern Indiana elementary school teacher faces three dozen counts of child molestation that occurred over a three-year period, authorities said Monday. A not-guilty plea was entered...
Why the Rangers would fire Alain Vigneault
We’re nearing the end for the 2017-18 Rangers, one point away from playoff extinction with six games to go following Monday’s 4-2 Garden defeat to the Capitals. But the promotions...
Man arrested for DUI accused of grabbing officer's genitals
STAUNTON, Va. — A Virginia man arrested on a DUI charge is accused of grabbing an officer's genitals at the police department. The News Leader reports that 35-year-old Dustin M....
Creep pleads guilty to terrorizing girlfriend, her sorority after breakup
A 23-year-old man pleaded guilty to relentlessly harassing an ex-girlfriend and terrorizing her sorority in upstate New York with threatening messages. Thomas Traficante, of Seaford, entered a plea deal Thursday...
Duo arrested for stealing mementos from Stoneman Douglas memorial
A New York woman was arrested over the weekend, along with a man from Florida, for swiping mementos — including teddy bears, plaques and pinwheels — from a memorial site...
Feds investigating suspicious packages sent to military addresses
Federal authorities are reportedly investigating a number of suspicious packages with explosive components that were sent to military addresses on Monday. The FBI responded to multiple military installations in the...
Trump reportedly looking to bring back Rob Porter
President Trump is reportedly looking to re-hire former White House staff secretary Rob Porter — who left in February amid a domestic abuse scandal. Trump has been in constant contact...
Water park co-owner arrested over boy's decapitation on water slide
TOPEKA, Kan. — A water park company's co-owner was arrested Monday in Texas in connection with a Kansas criminal case arising from a 10-year-old boy's death on what was promoted...
Nets are shaken after watching NBA hopeful's tragedy firsthand
The Nets’ Milton Doyle, James Webb III and Isaiah Whitehead were all playing against Zeke Upshaw when the Grand Rapids standout collapsed on the court over the weekend. And with...
Lawyer faked client's drug abuse history to get him out of jail quicker: feds
A criminal defense lawyer lied to prison officials that his client was eligible for a drug rehab program in a bid to get him out of jail a year early,...
Mom accused of taking shots, firing off gun with kids in the car
A New Mexico mom is accused of taking shots before getting behind the wheel and firing off shots with her kids in the car, officials said. Davona Chavez, 21, told...
Man facing weapons charges claims he was on classified mission
TEWKSBURY, Mass. — A man who faces weapons charges says he was on a classified government mission. The Lowell Sun reports 59-year-old Francho Bradley of Frisco, Texas, told investigators this...
Star witness: I funneled illegal campaign cash to de Blasio
A crooked restaurateur testified Monday that he funneled illegal campaign cash to Mayor Bill de Blasio — in addition to bribing him. Harendra Singh told jurors at the corruption trial...
In response to Putin, Team Trump is going 'multilateral' without the United Nations
Monday’s coordinated Euro-American action against Russia may signal the end of an era: Goodbye, empty UN blather, hello again, coalitions of the willing. And welcome to John Bolton, President Trump’s...
The Odell Beckham trade buzz is off
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Giants are not looking to trade Odell Beckham Jr. On Sunday, Giants co-owner John Mara said his team is not looking to part ways with Beckham....
Mangano trial: Scenes from the death of a GOP machine
Days after then-Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano took the oath of office in 2010, he whined to Long Island restaurateur Harendra Singh — according to evidence presented by federal corruption...
Yvette Clarke will donate $2K to offset contribution from crooked restaurateur
US Rep. Yvette Clarke will donate $2,000 in campaign funds to charity to offset a contribution from a crooked restaurateur who claims Mayor Bill de Blasio encouraged him to secretly...
March for Our Lives: Don't forget how past 'youth revolutions' failed to deliver
Students — especially those from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. — were front and center in the “March for Our Lives” against gun violence on Saturday. They...
A good day's work in making Putin pay
Kudos to Team Trump for expelling 60 Russian “diplomats” as Washington’s part of a 21-nation response to Moscow’s chemical attack on British soil. The US move, ousting 12 Russians posted...
New York lawmakers' best bet to prevent gun violence
All five of the city’s district attorneys came together last weekend to back a bill meant to keep guns away from dangerous people. Who could oppose that? Especially after hundreds...
How to avoid becoming part of America's obesity epidemic
The obesity epidemic in America is only getting worse. Nearly 40 percent of American adults were obese in 2015 and 2016 — a substantial increase compared with 10 years ago,...
Why the Jets targeted No. 3 for their draft blockbuster
ORLANDO, Fla. — A month before the NFL draft, Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan feels good about where the team is positioned. Maccagnan said Monday at the NFL owners’ meetings...
Student at center of 'Brown' school segregation ruling dies
TOPEKA, Kansas — Linda Brown, the Kansas girl at the center of the 1954 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down racial segregation in schools, has died at age 76....
Looking for ways to overturn Herman Bell's parole
Credit Mayor Bill de Blasio for doing what Gov. Andrew Cuomo won’t — officially writing the state parole board to urge it to reverse its outrageous decision to parole serial...
Man told woman he was poisoned, needed sex to live: cops
A New Zealand man tricked a woman into having sex with him by claiming he was forced to drink poison and that he would die if she did not consent...
'Baskets' star says playing a mom opened his eyes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ap4iSflYAhg Tuesday night’s Season 3 finale of “Baskets” (10 p.m. on FX) holds several surprises — but whether the series will return for Season 4 remains to be seen. “I...
Rams swoop in on Ndamukong Suh and make huge splash
It's unclear if the Jets got scared off by Ndamukong Suh, but the Rams got scary. The hulking defensive tackle signed a one-year, $14 million deal with the Rams on...
'Dynasty' star on Alexis' return: 'The bitch is back'
Alexis Carrington returned to “Dynasty” last Friday night by crashing a funeral and telling stunned onlookers that “traffic was a bitch.” Of course she did. The iconic, over-the-top Alexis, immortalized...
The shocking ways space travel wrecks the human body
There are many good reasons to contemplate leaving Earth. Global warming. The threat of nuclear war. The promise of a sequel to “Justice League.” But surviving out in space is...
Spooky 'Dexter' ad didn't cause woman's fall: judge
A Manhattan judge wasn’t buying a Bronx woman’s claims that an ad painted on the Grand Central Terminal stairs for the Showtime serial killer series “Dexter” spooked her so much...
Yes, older women get eating disorders too
When Diane Butrym first showed up with her husband at an eating-disorders clinic 15 years ago at the age of 42, the receptionist began by asking them where their daughter...
Cult leader arrested for allegedly branding women, keeping them as 'slaves'
The leader of a secretive cult in upstate New York has been arrested in Mexico on charges of sex trafficking and forced labor for allegedly keeping women as “slaves” and...
A big bright spot of Mets camp finally looks ready to bloom
PORT ST. LUCIE -- Brandon Nimmo can hold a joint celebration Tuesday denoting his 25th birthday and best audition yet with the Mets. Near the top of any list of...
76ers finally ready to put Markelle Fultz on display
Markelle Fultz and his enigmatic shot are coming out of hiding. The No. 1 pick of last year's draft will come off the bench Monday night for the 76ers, the...
Parents found guilty in prayer-healing death of 2-year-old girl
READING, Pa. — The parents of a 2-year-old Pennsylvania girl who died of pneumonia have been convicted of involuntary manslaughter after prosecutors said they declined to seek medical care for...
Discovery of body in trash bag leads to murder charges
Michigan authorities have arrested a suspect for murder after hunters discovered a man's body inside a trash bag earlier this month. Joseph Robert Zoran, of Gaylord, faces open murder charges...
State senator's aide compared student protester to Hitler
A longtime aide to Brooklyn state Sen. Marty Golden is under fire for comparing students protesting gun violence to Adolf Hitler in a Facebook posting. Anthony Testaverde posted a photo...
Ackman letter reassures fund investors after steady losses
Bill Ackman is not having much luck digging himself out of a very deep hole. After noting that returns of his hedge fund, Pershing Square Capital, have been “particularly unsatisfactory”...
Driver arrested for leaving child locked inside school bus
A school bus driver was arrested after leaving a child inside a locked bus in Brooklyn Monday, officials said. The 58-year-old driver finished his route and parked the bus on...
Spotify sees revenue growth ahead of April IPO
Just a week before its initial public offering, Spotify on Monday said it expected revenues this year to grow 20 percent to 30 percent — while its paid subscriber base...
Girl takes a leap of faith out of blazing building
A 10-year-old girl in Beersheba, Israel, escaped a raging fire by jumping off the seventh-floor balcony and into a rescue sheet. Firefighters pulled a 30-year-old woman and three more children...
Stormy Daniels sues Trump’s lawyer for defamation
WASHINGTON — Adult film star Stormy Daniels is suing President Donald Trump’s lawyer Michael Cohen for defamation after he called into question her claim that she had a sexual encounter...
Jets now want to see more of Josh Allen
ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Jets’ quarterback search will continue next week, when they return to Wyoming for a private workout of Josh Allen. Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan said Monday...
Take a peek at China's 'naked skiing' carnival
Men stripped to the waist and women wearing swim suits attended the Naked Pig Skiing Carnival at the Yabuli Ski Resort in Harbin of Heilongjiang Province, northeast China. The colorful...
Florida massacre survivors perform on song about gun control
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre survivors are continuing to lend their voices to the push for gun-control legislation — this time, in song. Several Parkland, Fla. students-turned-activists perform on...
Poisoned ex-spy and daughter 'may never recover fully'
The former Russian spy and his daughter who were poisoned in a nerve gas attack “may never recover fully,” Prime Minister Theresa May said Monday. Sergei Skripal, 66, and his...
Charles the robot was created to mimic human expressions
An extremely lifelike robot has been built that can mimic human facial expressions. The robot, named Charles, is part of research to apply human body language to machines to see...
Machete-wielding man tried to kidnap kids from Walmart: cops
KENNER, La. — Police in Louisiana say a stranger with a machete tried to snatch two children from their mothers inside a Walmart. Kenner police describe the case in a...
Investigation chief: Moving Rikers inmates won't stop jail violence
Moving inmates from Rikers Island to borough jails won't stem the violence plaguing the system, Investigation Commissioner Mark Peters said Monday in a stinging rebuke to Mayor Bill de Blasio....
Cosplayers take over Anaheim for Wonder Con 2018
Superheroes, villains and more descend onto Anaheim, California every year for WonderCon. The slightly less popular cousin of San Diego and New York Comic Con, Wonder Con always features some...
Mom crashes car into pole to prove to kids God is real: cops
A Georgia mom accelerated and crashed her vehicle into a pole while driving with her kids to prove to them that God is real, officials said. Bakari Warren, 25, told...
Christina Aguilera is hardly recognizable in new photo shoot
Xtina is baring it all. Christina Aguilera, who’s gone through a series of makeovers throughout her career, sported a stripped-down look on the cover of Paper Magazine’s latest issue. “I’m...
Rangers' prized prospects are even more excited than you are
It’s already been a year of huge adjustments for two of the Rangers' brightest prospects, but this was the biggest jump of all. The rebuilding Blueshirts were getting a glimpse...
Woman hit with baseball bat in road rage attack
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A Florida woman says she suffered a broken nose when she was attacked by two sisters with a baseball bat during a road rage incident. Mikaela...
Greg Bird's 'upsetting' injury will cost him significant time
ATLANTA — When it comes to Greg Bird’s health, the same old news is bad news. Monday delivered a dose of that same old news to the Yankees. The injury-prone...
Woman faces charges after boyfriend who clung to moving SUV dies
CRANBERRY, Pa. — A Pennsylvania woman who allegedly was driving drunk with her boyfriend clinging to the luggage rack of her SUV will face more serious charges following his death...
This volcano is slipping into the Mediterranean Sea
Mount Etna - Europe's tallest active volcano - is sliding toward the sea, which could have "devastating consequences," scientists have warned. A team of British experts has discovered the giant...
Scientists develop brain scanner in a helmet
British scientists have developed a lightweight and highly sensitive brain-imaging device that can be worn as a helmet, allowing the patient to move about naturally. Results from tests of the...
Ikea is very proud of its new mealworm meatballs
Ikea has created a new version of its iconic meatballs — made from insects. The Crispy Bug Balls, made of mealworms, carrots, parsnips and beetroot, are part of a new...
Dad dies rescuing 3-year-old from car in pond
INDIANAPOLIS — Authorities say a 24-year-old father has died while rescuing his 3-year-old daughter after their car rolled into an Indianapolis retention pond. The fire department says witnesses reported Anthony...
Swedish House Mafia plays surprise reunion show
After weeks of rumors, Swedish House Mafia reunited at Ultra Music Festival in Miami Sunday night. It was the first time in five years that superstar DJs Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso...
Boyfriend kills himself as police search for missing aspiring actress
An aspiring actress who mysteriously disappeared from her Hollywood apartment last month is believed to be dead, and the man she was romantically involved with committed suicide Thursday after a...
Four trade possibilities for Odell Beckham
Could Odell Beckham Jr. really be on his way out? Giants co-owner John Mara said Sunday there were no "untouchables," and the star wide receiver, entering the final year of...
Albert Belle shook his penis at my teenage daughter: accuser
Former MLB slugger Albert Belle urinated in the parking lot of a soccer stadium in Arizona, where he was arrested after exposing himself to up to four people, including a...
Over 140 psychiatric patients tortured and killed in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG — During a regular visit, Sophie Mangena was shocked to find that her mother with dementia had been transferred from the psychiatric facility without so much as a phone...
Bolton can finally kill the Iran deal and other comments
Security writer: Bolton’s Chance To Kill Iran Nuke Deal Incoming National Security Adviser John Bolton’s lobbying last year to kill the nuclear deal with Iran “tells us a lot” about...
Why Jets pulled their one-year offer to Ndamukong Suh
ORLANDO, Fla. — A day after Jets CEO Christopher Johnson revealed the team pulled its offer for free-agent defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh, general manager Mike Maccagnan added some clarity to...
Pilot of doomed helicopter says he tried to save passenger
The pilot of the helicopter that crashed into the East River, killing five, claims he tried to save one of his passengers — before bailing out of the sinking chopper...
Tractor-trailer smashes into school bus carrying kids
Dramatic video shows the moment a tractor-trailer smashes into a school bus carrying special-needs students in South Carolina. The frightening footage, released by the Greenville County school district, shows the...
Family finds pet cat two days after thinking they'd buried him
A grieving family who buried what they thought were the remains of their cherished pet cat were stunned -- when it turned up fit and well two days later. The...
NASA: Recent Arctic sea ice levels at record lows
NASA spends a lot of its time gazing into the depths of the cosmos, but one of the great things about having high-powered cameras orbiting our planet is that you...
Neighbor of slain tots says 'killer nanny' isn't insane
This witness did not do well for an accused killer nanny's defense. A Manhattan woman who was the last to see little Lucia and Leo Krim alive before they were...
The real fear behind this Greg Bird crusher
Another season, another significant injury for Greg Bird. And according to Mark Teixeira, Bird’s predecessor at first base for the Yankees, the team should be “very concerned” about Bird’s inability...
Nixon blasts Cuomo for 'mansplaining' sexual harassment
Cynthia Nixon blasted Gov. Cuomo on Monday for “mansplaining” about sexual harassment and for enlisting a lawmaker accused of forcibly kissing a female staffer to combat misconduct against women. The...
Off-White's Virgil Abloh goes to Louis Vuitton
Virgil Abloh once called his longtime collaborator Kanye West “our generation’s Yves Saint Laurent", but Abloh was being modest about his own gifts: The first-generation Ghanaian-American was just named men’s...
White House says Trump 'consistently' denies Stormy Daniels claims
President Trump "consistently" denied allegations made by a porn star that she had a sexual relationship with him in 2006, the White House said on Monday. "With respect to interview,...
Woman 'marries' 100-year-old tree so it won't be cut down
The bride wore white and the groom wore bark. A Florida woman had her heart set on saving a beloved, century-old tree in danger of being cut down — so...
Execs who appeared in 'Trainwreck' at war in dog custody battle
First they were in a rom-com — now they’re starring in a court room drama! A pair of New York thespian exes who appeared in Amy Schumer’s “Trainwreck” together are...
Here's who should play Stormy Daniels
The intense interest in and likely high ratings from Sunday night’s “60 Minutes” interview with Stormy Daniels -- some 21 million viewers were glued to their screens -- has us...
Giants will know if it's time to trade Odell Beckham: co-owner
ORLANDO, Fla. — Not yet. The Giants have not yet had enough of Odell Beckham Jr., but they do not have infinite patience with all the noise and talk and...
Millie Bobby Brown's shirt is covered with Parkland victims' names
Instead of taking to the streets with a handmade sign for the March for Our Lives rally, “Stranger Things” star Millie Bobby Brown wore her support on her sleeves, so...
Derek Jeter is losing the face of Marlins fans, too
Derek Jeter has stripped down the Marlins, and now he's shunning one of their most famous fans. Marlins Man, whose real name is Laurence Leavy, wrote out a $200,000 check...
Inventor wondered if he was a 'psychopath' on day of journalist's alleged murder
The Danish submarine builder who admitted to dismembering a journalist wondered if he could be a “psychopath” the day of her alleged murder, according to testimony Monday. Peter Madsen made...
NBA hopeful dies after on-court collapse
The NBA G-League player who collapsed in the regular-season finale Saturday night has died, the Grand Rapids Drive announced Monday. Zeke Upshaw, a 26-year-old forward out of Hofstra, had been...
Woman used $400 hair dryer to make roast chicken
A food writer has wowed Twitter with her unusual — and expensive — approach to achieving perfectly crispy skin on a roast chicken. Helen Rosner, a food writer for the...
Man busted with SWAT gear stolen from NYPD and loaded gun
Some bungling NYPD members left a load of tactical equipment unattended in a parked patrol car in Hell’s Kitchen — and the gear was stolen and brought all the way...
Baby boomer thinks millennial spinsters should cover up
This baby boomer thinks millennials should date like it was the ’60s. Dennie Smith, a 56-year-old British salon owner, and aspiring dating expert, recently started the website “Old Style Dating”...
Lawyers spar over Stormy Daniels interview
The lawyer for a porn star and President Trump's personal attorney on Monday sparred over Stormy Daniels' claims she had a sexual relationship with the president and was threatened with...
Tim Tebow is starting the season with a promotion
PORT ST. LUCIE — Tebow Time will soon hit the Northeast. The Mets plan to announce that Tim Tebow, who spent part of this spring in major league camp within...
NFL cheerleader fights back after she's fired for posting swimsuit photo
A New Orleans Saints cheerleader who was fired for posting a swimsuit picture is accusing the NFL of gender discrimination, according to a new report. Bailey Davis was booted from...
Woman raped at gunpoint in Queens
A woman was raped at gunpoint in Queens Sunday night, officials said. The 21-year-old victim was walking on Jamaica Avenue near 163rd Street around 9 p.m. when a man came...
Man wrongfully convicted of rape and murder returns to White Sox job
A Chicago White Sox groundskeeper who served 23 years in prison for a rape and murder he didn’t commit got another swing at life Monday — when the team gave...
Runner aims to race the world’s fastest marathon – backwards
BOSTON — Loren Zitomersky has gotten used to the jokes: “Hey, you’re running the wrong way!” Slamming straight into trees he didn’t see behind him? Not so much. Also, ouch....
Mets can turn catching doubts into part of MLB's revolution
The unquestioned No. 1 catcher is going the way of the featured running back. In 2003, for example, if you had a Shaun Alexander, Edgerrin James or Jamal Lewis, you...
Jury looks at wounds on 'killer nanny' after murder of two kids
Horrified jurors seated on the trial of the Upper West Side nanny who butchered two tots were forced to look at more graphic images Monday , this time of the...
Russian ambassador: Trump made 'grave mistake' expelling diplomats
Russia’s ambassador to the US said Monday that Team Trump’s decision to oust 60 Russian diplomats over the poisoning of an ex-Russian spy in the UK will destroy what’s left...
The perfect John Cena-Undertaker setup WWE won't consider
The Undertaker shouldn't answer John Cena's challenge — until WrestleMania. That's right, milk it and create a moment. Two weeks ago, Cena cut a promo saying he is either going...
NYC sees largest increase in tuberculosis cases in 26 years
The number of tuberculosis cases in New York City suddenly jumped by 10 percent last year — the largest increase since 1992, according to the Health Department. TB is a...
Dad threatens to send an AR-15-armed uncle to deal with son's bullies
An Illinois dad threatened to send his brother armed with an AR-15 to an elementary school to teach his son’s bullies a lesson, authorities said. Paul Chapman, 43, wrote in...
NYPD saves suicidal man from jumping off Triborough Bridge
The NYPD released footage of an officer grabbing a man who had reportedly threatened to jump off the Triborough Bridge. An officer was finally able to pull the man away...
Vegas-bound bachelor party gets plane grounded after brawling
Five British passengers heading to a Las Vegas bachelor party were dragged off a plane for brawling and lighting up a cigarette, according to reports. Thomas Cook Airlines Flight 2924...
Nipple stickers are the new glitter boobs
Would you be brave enough to try out this nipple trend? Accessorizing used to mean wearing an eye-catching necklace or carrying a statement handbag — but now, it seems, our nips...
Kim Jong Un makes surprise visit to China
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has made a surprise visit to China in what is believed to be his first international foray since taking power in 2011, according to...
Wall Street bonuses got a big bump last year
Wall Street fat cats are walking a little taller these days — at least, if they’re stepping on their wallets. Average bonuses for the pinstriped crew jumped 17 percent in...
Burglars strike scene after firefighter killed in movie set blaze
Just days after a firefighter was killed in a Harlem inferno, heartless thieves looted more than $36,000 in cash, jewelry and pricey clothes from apartments of tenants injured in the...
NYPD union protesters greet de Blasio before his morning workout
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s security detail got a workout Monday as they fended off police union protesters during his stroll from his favorite Park Slope coffee shop to the neighborhood...
Pulse nightclub shooter's dad revealed as longtime FBI informant
Lawyers for the widow of the Pulse nightclub shooter in Florida called for a mistrial Monday because they were just told that the attacker's father was an FBI informant for...
UFOs spotted speeding past rescue helicopter
Bizarre footage shows two "UFOs" speeding past a helicopter before hovering over a crash site where survivors were being rescued. The silver disc-shaped objects were captured on video flying behind the...
Man plummets to death from Manhattan high-rise
A man plummeted to his death from a Midtown high-rise on Monday morning, authorities said. The 30-year-old man jumped around 9 a.m. from the 9th floor window of 36-story Carnegie...
Enes Kanter to switch agents with Knicks decision looming
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — This doesn’t mean Knicks center Enes Kanter is opting out, but he’s ready to sign with a new agent — the highly regarded Mark Bartelstein, who runs...
Giants land veteran ex-Dolphins safety, an anthem-kneeler
There is an ongoing search by the Giants to find a capable free safety to start alongside Landon Collins. That search resulted in the signing of Michael Thomas, a veteran...
This is the weirdest sex act you'll see today
Anglerfish are one of the more well-known curiosities of the deep. They look incredibly odd compared to the fish we’re used to seeing closer to the surface and their glowing...
Indian 'cow protectors' get life in prison for killing meat merchant
Several of India’s “cow protectors” will spend the rest of their lives in prison for killing a Muslim meat merchant. The 11 self-appointed cow keepers were convicted of pulling 55-year-old...
The worst of Carmelo Anthony was supposed to be gone by now
On the brink of finally getting back to the NBA playoffs, Carmelo Anthony is running out of time to turn the worst season of his career around. The former Knick...
Stormy Daniels gave big boost to '60 Minutes' ratings
Porn star Stormy Daniels helped “60 Minutes” score its highest-rated episode in a decade Sunday night when she described her alleged 2006 fling with Donald Trump. The CBS newsmagazine averaged...
MMA fighter: Why I front-flipped off knocked-out foe
Drew Chatman skipped right over fame and went straight to infamy in his professional MMA debut Saturday night, when his bonkers knockout of Irvins Ayala was instantly annulled by Chatman's own stupidity....
Facebook stock tumbles after FTC confirms probe
So who doesn’t want to get in the face of Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg? By the close of business on Monday, federal regulators said they had opened a probe...
Everything you know about dieting is wrong
Diets don’t work for everyone. They’re often restrictive — denying yourself foods you love — which means you’ll inevitably fail. But being determined to improve your health is a goal...
Firefighter killed in movie set blaze died of smoke inhalation
The hero firefighter who lost his life while battling a blaze in Harlem was killed by smoke inhalation, the city's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled Monday. Lt. Michael...
Trey Burke is taking his first NBA steps to resembling his idol
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Trey Burke won’t admit the braided hair is a tribute to his idol, Hall of Famer Allen Iverson. The Knicks’ new starting point guard does admit, though,...
Amazon wants you to shout at delivery drones to stop them from crashing
Amazon's unmanned delivery drones could one day respond when you call to them or wave. The gestures the drones could recognize are detailed in the company's latest patent and include...
Teacher allegedly performed oral sex on 13-year-old in school
A sixth-grade teacher in Arizona accused of having sex with a 13-year-old student performed oral sex on him in a classroom — and told the teen she wanted him “every...
Disgraced Panthers owner gets the least shocking defense ever
The Carolina Panthers owner who had to sell his team amid allegations of workplace misconduct was an "outstanding" person who was probably just joking with his advances on his female...
Secrets revealed in King Tut's armor
Tutankhamun was a battle-hardened warrior and not merely a sickly boy-king, new research suggests. Specialized photography uncovered signs of battle scars on the 18-year-old pharaoh's 3,000-year-old leather war armor. A...
Bizarre orange snow blankets Europe, Russia
We all know to avoid yellow snow. But locals and holiday-makers in Eastern Europe have been baffled by a phenomenon that appears to be turning snow orange. People have taken...
Facebook reportedly pulled contacts, texts from Android users
On the same day Facebook bought ads in US and British newspapers to apologize for the Cambridge Analytica scandal, the social media site faced new questions about collecting phone numbers...
Mount Holyoke wants to stop calling students 'women'
An all-women’s college in Massachusetts is asking its professors to stop calling students “women.” Mount Holyoke College’s web page suggests professors refer to the student body as "Mount Holyoke students"...
Christian Siriano spent $92,000 dressing celebs for awards season
Gifting clothes to celebrities comes at a price. Designer Christian Siriano, known for his red-carpet ballgowns that look great on a diverse array of body types, tells Sirius Radio host...
Ex-MLB star Albert Belle busted for DUI, indecent exposure
Former MLB slugger Albert Belle was arrested in Arizona on charges of indecent exposure and driving under the influence, according to police and jail records. Belle, 51, was arrested Sunday...
Fired waiter says I'm not rude, I'm just French
A waiter fired for being aggressive and disrespectful claims he’s not rude -- he’s just French. Guillaume Rey is suing a Vancouver restaurant in British Columbia’s Human Rights Tribunal for...
Trump: Fake news has never been more 'voluminous'
President Trump went on Twitter on Monday to proclaim "so much Fake News" without mentioning Stormy Daniels' allegations that they had sex and that she was physically threatened to keep...
Leaving the Patriots cost Danny Amendola a swimsuit model
Danny Amendola is taking his talents to South Beach, but not his girlfriend. The former New England Patriots wide receiver and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Olivia Culpo have called it...
Several killed after speeding truck slams into roadside party
Twenty-three people — many of them teenagers — were killed when a speeding pickup truck slammed into a roadside party early Sunday in Mozambique, according to reports out of the...
Python tries to kill snake charmer
At first, people thought it was part of an act as a deadly python coiled around the neck of its owner and snake charmer during a live show in Uttar...
Five ridiculous spring trends
Fashion loves to play with exaggerated shapes and styles — and sometimes these experiments lead to groundbreaking designs. Yet occasionally designers go too far, pushing ridiculous, unflattering fads that nobody,...
Trump expels Russian diplomats over attack on ex-spy in UK
WASHINGTON – The Trump Administration Monday expelled 60 Russians and closed the Russian consulate in Seattle as the United States and European countries retaliated against Moscow for its role in...
Drunk pilot leaves over 100 passengers stranded for three days
TAP Air Portugal has apologized for leaving over 100 passengers stranded at Stuttgart Airport in southwestern Germany after canceling a flight at the last minute because the co-pilot was intoxicated....
4-year-old boy mauled to death by family dog
A 4-year-old boy in Texas is dead after being bitten on the neck and shaken by the family dog in his own back yard, according to reports. The tragic incident...
Suspect wanted for punching a 5-year-old boy
Police are seeking the public's help in capturing a thug who punched a 5-year-old boy and taunted him in a subway train in Brooklyn this weekend. Ramon Thomas, 25, is...
Odell Beckham sounds ready for ugly Giants standoff
ORLANDO, Fla. -- This annual gathering of the top wheelers and dealers in the NFL, commonly known as the owners’ meetings, is a four-day convention for getting things done throughout...
Trump lawyer demands Stormy Daniels retract claim she was threatened
A lawyer for President Trump's personal attorney is demanding that porn star Stormy Daniels retract her claim made in a "60 Minutes" interview that a man physically threatened her and...
Remington files for bankruptcy
Remington, America’s oldest gun maker, has filed for bankruptcy protection — after years of declining sales and lawsuits tied to the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre. The more than 200-year-old...
In America in 2018, the girl next door could get married off at any age
Child marriage is legal almost everywhere in the United States, with exceptions state by state. Florida just passed a bill banning children under the age of 17 from walking down...
Unsuspecting woman knocked out by falling tree
A pedestrian was knocked unconscious by a falling tree in Bulacan, the Philippines. Footage of the incident shows a truck striking the tree as it tries to pass through the narrow...
Movie-themed eatery reopens in Queens
The original Paramount Pictures commissary space in Queens is back in business — as an eatery that pays homage to the silver-screen stars who once dined here. George’s, in Astoria,...
The Highline is finally getting a reasonably priced bar
The high priced Highline is finally getting a reasonably priced cocktail bar with a 1960s feel. The Woodstock, from James Morrissey, is banking on a young crowd with old-fashioned tastes,...
Flat earther launches himself into sky with homemade rocket
LOS ANGELES — He finally went up — just like the self-taught rocket scientist always pledged he would. He came back down in one piece, too — a little dinged...
Here's how home decor magazines are tackling spring
Spring has finally arrived. So does that mean it’s safe to go frolicking in the park or catch an afternoon Mets game? Of course not. It means it’s time to...
Parkland massacre survivors vow to continue fight for gun control
“This is not the end. This was just the beginning.” Florida student-turned-activist Emma Gonzalez made that vow Sunday as she and four fellow survivors of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS...
Cuomo's budget includes plan to create CUNY school focused on unions
Gov. Cuomo stuffed a $1.5 million line item into his election-year budget to create a new “School of Urban and Labor Studies” at the City University of New York that...
Dozens dead after fire rips through Russian shopping mall
At least 64 people, including several children, were killed when a fire tore through a crowded Russian shopping center where witnesses said the fire alarms did not go off, according...
Parkland families prepare for first Easter, Passover after massacre
This year’s Passover and Easter services will be particularly emotional for the families of the Parkland shooting victims, their shattered kin told The Post on Sunday. Vicki Alhadeff, 69, said...
Credit union is driving cabbies to brink of suicide: advocate
A credit lender’s aggressive tactics toward taxi-medallion owners are so extreme that they are driving cabbies to the brink of suicide, an advocacy group claims. The taxi advocates are begging...
Councilman takes notorious anti-Semite's name off street
A Brooklyn councilman has backed the renaming of a borough street honoring a notorious anti-Semite and rechristening it with a more deserving namesake. Corbin Place in Brighton Beach was named...
Schumer calls himself NRA's 'Public Enemy No. 1' in plea to congress
Proudly calling himself the National Rifle Association’s “Public Enemy No. 1,” Sen. Chuck Schumer urged congressional Republican leaders Sunday to listen to the “millions and millions” of March for Our...
Sophomore guard put Kansas on his back and became a hero
OMAHA, Neb. — He came to Kansas, by way of Jackson, Miss. and Mississippi State, for a moment like this. One Shining Moment on the biggest and brightest stage of...
Movie theaters are being bullied into offering handicap discounts
New York City movie theaters are starring in a high-stakes drama as they face pressure to offer discounts to disabled patrons. Activist Adrian Edwards-Smith, 57, who suffers from a neurological...
Time to find out if Yankees can live up to the hype
TAMPA — The beauty of sports is it doesn’t wait for perfection, right? You don’t get 20 takes per scene like the movies, or operate the recording studio just like...
Jets players will be forgiven for transgressions -- with a catch
ORLANDO, Fla. — After a recent rash of arrests for Jets players, the team’s owner said he is standing by the players. Jets CEO and chairman Christopher Johnson said Sunday...
Bandits are dressing up as postal workers to steal mail
Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night might keep them from their appointed rounds — but these thieves will. Manhattan postal workers are being terrorized by brazen...