April 18, 2018
Why this Mets win felt like Game 162
You are a Mets fan and you were thinking the worst. Four batters into the game Steven Matz had allowed a three-run homer to Ryan Zimmerman. Seven innings done and...
Senior bond traders averaged $1.3M in 2017
Last year was a good one for Wall Street bond traders — just don’t ask them about it. Senior bond traders at major banks made an average of $1.3 million...
Allie LaForce questioned for asking LeBron about Popovich's wife
LeBron James seemed caught off guard, even if he wasn't. Turner Sports' Allie LaForce informed James of Spurs coach Gregg Popovich's wife's death before asking him his thoughts on live...
Jim Dolan: Hornacek just didn't get it, but next coach will
Jim Dolan was talking about the Rangers and then he was talking about the Knicks. “Basketball is different than hockey,” the Garden executive chairman said during a conversation at his...
FDNY brags about diversity — then hires firefighter who went on racist tirade
The FDNY touted its growing racial and gender diversity as more than 300 probationary firefighters graduated on Wednesday — but that didn’t stop a bigot from joining the department. Among...
Most Americans don't understand rewards programs: study
Here is something you already knew. A new study says 54 percent of Americans find frequent-flyer programs confusing. And 44 percent say credit card rewards programs are dumbfounding, while 47...
Law enforcement group re-endorses Killian for state Senate after goof
A law enforcement group withdrew its endorsement of a Republican candidate for a state Senate in Westchester Wednesday after seeing tweets from a campaign fund-raiser slamming student survivors of the...
Syracuse frat bros in hot water over 'extremely racist' video
A series of online videos, which were filmed and posted by a fraternity at Syracuse University, has landed its members in hot water — with officials calling the clips "extremely...
These stoner dads claim to have invented the 4/20 holiday
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. — Friday is April 20, or 4/20. That's the numerical code for marijuana's high holiday, a homage to pot's enduring appeal and universal slang for smoking. Festivities...
Mick Mulvaney has no clue what he’s talking about
What the heck is Mick Mulvaney, director of the Office of Management and Budget, talking about? Mulvaney, who represents the White House, said this week that the US economy is...
Devils drop Game 4 and lose key player after controversial hit
John Hynes was asked seven questions and answered them in 54 words. The Devils coach might have an all-world poker face, but the feeling of angst, the feeling of anger...
Facebook looking to design its own semiconductors
Facebook is building a team to design its own semiconductors, adding to a trend among technology companies to supply themselves and lower their dependence on chipmakers such as Intel and...
Philly Census Bureau already pinching pennies — and it could hurt data
It is not even close to conducting its multi-billion-dollar, every-10-years, constitutionally mandated survey of all Americans, but the Census Bureau is already having money troubles. The bureau’s Philadelphia regional office...
Taylor Swift eliminates ticket fees in desperate bid to boost sales
With no sold-out shows for her “Reputation” tour — to begin in less than three weeks — will Taylor Swift be able to shake it off? Even Ticketmaster, which created...
NASA spacecraft embarks on quest to find new planets
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA's Tess spacecraft embarked Wednesday on a quest to find new worlds around neighboring stars that could support life. Tess rode a SpaceX Falcon rocket through...
DOJ close to clearing $6.6B Sinclair-Tribune merger
President Trump’s Justice Department, barring any last-minute changes, is days away from clearing the controversial $6.6 billion acquisition of Tribune Media by Sinclair Broadcasting, The Post has learned. Antitrust lawyers...
Amazon reveals there are over 100 million Prime subscribers
Amazon is bigger than ever. The e-commerce giant has more than 100 million Amazon Prime subscribers worldwide, Chief Executive Jeff Bezos divulged on Wednesday in his annual shareholders letter. It...
This vegan croissant isn't burnt, it's 'charcoal-activated'
A café in London has gotten some odd looks with its newest bakery item: a charcoal-activated vegan croissant. The croissant was introduced at Italian food chain Coco di Mama where...
$2.6M less spent on lobbying in New York from previous year
Spending on lobbyists to sway New York state and local governments went down last year — but still reached nearly a quarter of a billion dollars. Companies, unions and others...
Mets explode for nine runs in 8th to avoid sweep by Nationals
This was more than Mets magic. This was more like voodoo. It simply went beyond rational belief. For seven innings, the Mets offense could not even have been called lifeless...
Parents of slain kids respond after killer nanny found guilty
The parents whose two children were murdered by "killer nanny" Yoselyn Ortega spoke about moving forward in a "positive act of defiance" just hours after the woman was convicted in...
Miami’s hottest new restaurants for spring
Novikov The first US branch of London’s celeb-magnet Asian-fusion restaurant Novikov debuts on Biscayne Bay in Downtown Miami this month. The brainchild (and namesake) of Russian restaurateur Arkady Novikov, it...
Sports car-themed condos are just the start of Miami’s wild real-estate trends
Car-star condos Lambos, Ferraris and Bugattis: Collins Avenue may be the best stretch in the country to show off your whip(s). So it’s no surprise that prestigious auto brands are...
Three former US soldiers convicted in contract killing
NEW YORK — A former US Army sniper and two other American ex-soldiers were convicted Wednesday in the contract killing of a real estate agent in the Philippines for an...
Hero pilot who landed Southwest plane was once turned down by the Air Force
The veteran Southwest Airlines pilot hailed as a hero for safely landing her crippled 737 honed her “nerves of steel” as one of the first women to fly an F/A-18...
Seinfeld 'Face Painter' surprises Devils fans for Game 4
The Devils could use the energy of one of their most prominent fans, whose famous TV character made a cameo appearance at the Prudential Center Wednesday night. Patrick Warburton, best...
The case for Boone's managerial approach over Girardi's
Small samples count for managers, too. So what do we know for certain about Aaron Boone so far? Understanding the folly of drawing conclusions from 16 games’ worth of tactical...
Trump: US will fight to free American, Japanese captives in North Korea
The United States would fight for the return of American and Japanese captives in North Korea, President Trump said Wednesday. “We are likewise fighting very diligently to get the three...
White House pushes Senate to nominate Pompeo
The White House doubled down on pushing Mike Pompeo as secretary of state, despite the likelihood he’ll fail his first hurdle in the Senate-confirmation process. Pompeo doesn’t appear to have...
Teen jumps to her death from Greenwich Village co-op
A 14-year-old girl jumped to her death from the 15th floor of a Greenwich Village co-op late Wednesday afternoon, police said. The teen, whose name was not immediately announced, plummeted...
'Doctor' gave rabies to child to treat behavioral issues
A 4-year-old boy named Jonah is at the center of a heated debate over the ethics of homeopathic treatment after receiving a diluted rabies solution administered by a “naturopathic physician”...
Jim Dolan breaks his silence: What Rangers need in next coach
The Rangers are clear about the qualities they are seeking in a head coach to lead them through their rebuild. “We’re looking for someone who can develop players and develop...
911 operator who hung up on emergency calls sentenced to jail
HOUSTON — Prosecutors say a former 911 operator in Houston has been found guilty of hanging up on people calling for emergency services and sentenced to 10 days in jail...
Children's hospital window washer gets 105 years for kiddie porn
A Nashville man who would dress up as Spider-Man and wash windows at a local children’s hospital was no hero behind the mask. Instead the costumed creep was sentenced to...
Senate votes to let babies in chamber, but not without grumbling
The US Senate voted unanimously on Wednesday to allow newborn babies of its members to enter the Senate chamber — despite some grumbling by male lawmakers. The change to traditional...
Live in the building made famous by 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'
Want to live like the real Marvelous Mrs. Maisel? Architect Allegra Kochman grew up in The Strathmore at 404 Riverside Drive; now her childhood apartment, 3N, is used as the...
Cops take over courtroom as shooter is sentenced to 76 years in prison
A sea of blue piled into a Bronx courtroom on Wednesday to see the man who shot two cops meet his justice — an effective life sentence of 76 years...
Strikingly modern Hamptons compound asks $21M
A Tinder exec who paid $135,000 for a monthlong rental last summer threw ragers at this oceanfront Montauk home. Now, serial real estate investor Michael Hirtenstein has listed the contemporary...
Mom's new pad is big enough for Vanessa Trump to seek solace in
As Vanessa Trump goes through divorce proceedings with Donald Trump Jr. and distances herself from the family, she’ll soon have a new place to hang out with her five kids...
‘Modern Family’ star selling Gramercy Park pad
This modern family is listing their pre-war Gramercy Park co-op for $1.49 million and moving to bigger digs downtown. Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who stars as Mitchell in ABC’s hit series...
Christie Brinkley tries to sell Hamptons mansions again
Talk about a first-world problem! Christie Brinkley has put her two Hamptons mansions back on the market — for a total of $49.5 million — and plans to live in...
NYC neighborhoods where prices are skyrocketing
Watch your wallets in these neighborhoods. Real estate data website PropertyShark calculated the median prices at which homes sold in 50 New York City neighborhoods during the first quarter of...
New York's best new buildings
Hunting season has officially begun. House hunting, that is. Thanks to a number of condo, rental and co-op buildings launching sales and leasing this spring and summer, New Yorkers on...
Delta jet makes emergency landing after smoke pours from engine
A Delta jet departing from the world's busiest airport made an emergency landing Wednesday after smoke was seen pouring from one of the plane's engines. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport tweeted...
Gregg Popovich's longtime wife passes away after illness
Legendary Spurs coach Gregg Popovich's wife, Erin, passed away Wednesday, the team announced. Gregg and Erin Popovich were married for four decades and have two children and two grandchildren. Erin...
Couple accused of killing, burning Vietnam vet in front of their kids
A California couple tortured and killed a Vietnam War veteran before burning his body earlier this month -- all while their children watched, police said Monday. Kenneth Coyle, 70, a...
This condemned house sold for $1.23M
FREMONT, Calif. — A condemned Northern California house with holes in the roof and mildew in the pipes sold last month for $1.23 million, a price tag that highlights how...
Cat walks 12 miles back to family — who then asks shelter to euthanize him
All he wanted to do was go home -- and all his family wanted to do was get rid of him. Putting one paw in front of the other, Toby...
It sounds like rising Jets star has a favorite QB in the draft
It takes one swaggerlicious player to know one. “I know Baker [Mayfield]. ... Baker definitely has the swagger and energy and confidence I definitely love,” Jets safety Jamal Adams said...
Driver strips naked, dances after wild accident
WESTLAND, Mich. — Police have arrested a motorist who stripped naked and danced in the street following a multi-vehicle crash west of Detroit. Police tell WDIV-TV that the man plowed...
Disgraced cop says Cherry King, wedding shooter got gun permits thanks to bribe lawyer
The NYPD’s gun license division was so corrupt they OK’d a pistol permit to a Brooklyn maraschino cherry manufacturer who had been arrested for domestic assault — and the businessman...
Yankees rally around 10-year-old bullying victim in moving video
The Yankees want 10-year-old Cassidy Slater to know she's not alone, as she described in painstaking detail in a selfie video posted to Facebook about her experience as a victim...
Florida school shooting survivors to publish book, '#NeverAgain'
David Hogg has signed his first book deal. The Parkland shooting survivor-turned-gun activist will be partnering up with Random House for a June 5 release. He will be writing the...
'Scandal' series finale marks the end for Pope and her gladiators
“Scandal” ends its run Thursday night at 10 on ABC after seven seasons and 124 episodes. Its finale, “Over the Cliff,” wraps the soapy saga of powerful DC fixer Olivia...
College student labeled N-word on dining hall receipt
A black student at a Texas college says she found a racial slur on her receipt from a campus restaurant, according to reports. Chelsea Shaw took to social media Tuesday...
Cops nab burglar accused of crawling into teen's bed
Cops nabbed a burglar who crawled into bed with a teenage girl in Brooklyn before fleeing without his underwear, law enforcement sources said Wednesday. The man was being held at...
Cause of death revealed for victim on Southwest flight
The woman who perished during a terrifying Southwest Airlines flight on Tuesday died of blunt impact trauma. A coroner’s report released Wednesday said that mother-of-two Jennifer Riordan’s cause of death...
Couple says doctor didn't treat their newborn because they're lesbians
A lesbian couple from Michigan is speaking out about how their newborn was denied care over their sexual orientation — and it was legal. Jami and Krista Contreras said they...
Former Chipwich exec sues ex for $25M over sex-for-visitation claim
The former Chipwich exec whose estranged wife accused him of demanding sex in order to see their son is hitting back — claiming in a new $25 million libel suit...
Deadbeat dad looking to cash in on ex's tragic death
He sees big bucks in his little girl’s eyes. The deadbeat ex of a Crown Heights woman — who was strangled to death after cops blew off a 911 call...
Brain cancer made this neuroscientist lose her mind
In June 2015, in the midst of immunotherapy treatment for brain cancer, neuroscientist Barbara Lipska was convinced the takeout pizza she’d recently eaten had been made out of plastic. “They...
Sex tips from Pamela Anderson and an Orthodox rabbi
It didn’t take long after meeting infamous Playboy Playmate Pamela Anderson for Rabbi Shmuley Boteach to broach the subject of pornography. “She doesn’t believe that Playboy is pornographic — she...
How cyberstalking can ruin women's lives
In 2012, Tina finally broke up with her boyfriend, and, she says, he quickly turned vengeful. “I told him, ‘This isn’t going to work. We’re not meant for each other,’...
Brooklyn pimp who sold girls for sex hit with trafficking charges
An ageing pimp who allegedly sold underage girls for sex out of his Brooklyn apartment -- threatening to kill and starve his victims if they didn't comply -- was hit...
Ex-playmate Karen McDougal freed from contract restrictions
The former Playboy playmate who claims she had an affair with President Trump has entered into a settlement that enables her to become a covergirl, it was revealed Wednesday. A...
It's not just ownership that's keeping Jose Reyes a Met
Jose Reyes is a Met mainly because he loves being here and ownership loves him and — in theory — he came cheap. That was enough to get him re-signed...
The Post endorses Julie Killian for state Senate
Westchester has the chance to send a clear message in Tuesday’s special election for state Senate District 37: Say no to Albany business-as-usual by voting for Rye City Councilwoman Julie...
Getting religion on the 'Renewal' school sham
Hallelujah: City Comptroller Scott Stringer has gotten religion on the sham that is Mayor Bill de Blasio’s bloated Renewal schools program. In an April 5 letter, Stringer demands that new...
Will the North Korea deal be yet another US surrender?
Is the generation that rallied to JFK’s vow to bear any burden in the cause of liberty going to give it away in Korea? That’s the question as President Trump...
Budding Giants star envisioning a lineup with Saquon Barkley
Evan Engram can imagine the possibilities: Saquon Barkley in the backfield, Odell Beckham Jr. — and Sterling Shepard and Engram — running routes for Eli Manning. “When you got those...
What makes Israel most remarkable at 70
Israel turns 70 today, according to the Hebrew calendar, and the Jewish state is celebrating this milestone with multimedia ceremonies worthy of the Olympics. It’s a rightful celebration of Israel’s...
'Roseanne' hasn't changed, but it's now radical in a profoundly different way
Millions of Americans tuned in on Tuesday for the fifth episode of ABC’s “Roseanne,” the popular reboot of the beloved ’90s sitcom starring comedian Roseanne Barr as a working-class mom,...
What we all should learn from Barbara Bush
Barbara Pierce Bush was the last of her kind. I don’t just mean the last of the moderate Republicans, or the last of the WASP aristocrats, or the last of...
'You forced my hand': Man blames gym encounter for revenge porn
A jilted ex-boyfriend allegedly retaliated against a former flame whom he ran into with another man at the gym by posting revenge porn on social media, police said. Alfred Kluge,...
Inside the chaos after woman partially sucked out plane window
Passengers aboard the nightmare Southwest Airlines flight spent a harrowing 22 minutes in the air after the engine exploded, investigators said Wednesday. The plane banked hard and vibrated violently following...
University suspends frats, sororities over blackface photos
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — A California state university has indefinitely suspended fraternities and sororities after photos surfaced showing a fraternity member in blackface and others dressed up as gang...
The best Giants RB ever has a Saquon Barkley message for them
Tiki Barber sits atop the Giants’ career rushing list, and there is no debate he is the best running back in franchise history. Barber, though, realizes his lofty perch would...
Man accused of using suicidal photos to coerce girls into 'harem'
A Colorado man is accused of using twisted tactics, including sending suicidal images, to coerce girls into an online "harem." Zachary Myers, 23, appeared in court Tuesday after reportedly pressuring...
The first sign 76ers will keep Joel Embiid pissed off
The 76ers don't sound ready to unveil the mask, as much as its owner is itching to put it to use. Philadelphia ruled All-Star center Joel Embiid doubtful for Game...
Guardian Angels founder has been smoking pot medicinally
Guardian Angels founder and WABC radio personality Curtis Sliwa says he’s been treating his chronic Crohn's disease by smoking pot, and he's going to make it legal on 4/20 --...
Man convicted of killing student gets death sentence
WAUSEON, Ohio — An Ohio man convicted of killing a college student who disappeared while bicycling has been sentenced to death. A Fulton County judge on Wednesday upheld a jury's...
Yale's secret Skull and Bones society may have an impostor
HARTFORD, Conn. — Skull and Bones, the secret society at Yale University, is warning of an impostor who has called some students purporting to recruit them and then asking them...
Gleyber Torres insider to Yankees fans: He's worth the wait
The Yankees had an off day on Wednesday, but a significant part of their future was back on the field in Gwinnett, Ga., where Gleyber Torres returned to action after...
Rob Gronkowski's new hobby involves Gronkowski the horse
Rob Gronkowski has been called a beast and an animal. Now he’s buying his namesake, a racehorse who is literally a beast and an animal. Homo sapien Gronk -- a...
Alex Jones whines he's being defamed in Sandy Hook suit
Conspiracy monger Alex Jones has hit back at the families of Sandy Hook victims who sued him for defamation this week -- claiming he is the one who's been defamed....
Schneiderman wants to amend law protecting Trump associates
New York's attorney general on Wednesday urged Gov. Cuomo and other lawmakers to amend a law he says would bar state charges against any associates of President Trump who get...
LA Fitness fires three employees over viral racial profiling incident
LA Fitness has reportedly fired a manager and two employees from a New Jersey gym where two black men claim they were “racially profiled” after an online video of the...
Alabama finally pushes out NYC poop trains
Oh what a relief it is! The 10 million pounds of putrid New York City poop that created a “nightmare” stench for months in a small Alabama town has finally...
Indians-Twins game in Puerto Rico still on despite massive power outage
Never mind the island-wide power outage in Puerto Rico, the ballgame between the Cleveland Indians and Minnesota Twins will go on as planned Wednesday night, officials said. "All emergency systems...
'Killer nanny' found guilty of slaughtering two kids in her care
Jurors didn’t buy the insanity defense of Killer Nanny Yoselyn Ortega, instead finding her guilty Wednesday on all four counts of murder in the grisly butchering of two Upper West...
Professor under investigation after cursing out student
A New Jersey community college professor is under investigation for berating a conservative student in a profanity-laced tirade that was caught on camera. Brookdale Community College sociology professor Howard Finkelstein...
6 ways to get a legal high on 4/20
For potheads the world over, April 20 — aka "420" — is the prime day to spark up. But those who don’t indulge needn’t be left out. According to “The...
What if Sam Darnold slips? A Giants and Jets chess match
After all the preseason talk of organizational tanking, after all the recent rumblings that Broadway Baker Mayfield and the Jets were a match made in fire-and-brimstone heaven, there is every...
Democrats' Comey dilemma, Trump is a lot like Bill Clinton and other comments
Political scribe: Democrats Have a Comey Dilemma President Trump isn’t the only one upset by fired FBI Director James Comey’s book tour. As Real Clear Politics’ Caitlin Huey-Burns reports, “it’s...
Amy Schumer deals another blow to feminism with 'I Feel Pretty'
Here’s the premise of Amy Schumer’s new movie: This woman is so demented she actually thinks she’s beautiful. Per usual, Schumer’s character is a horrible person, the kind of entitled...
Teen found 'happy and thriving' after disappearing 2 years ago
GRIFFIN, Ga. — A Georgia boy who was 15 when he walked out of his high school and disappeared two years ago has been found, and a sheriff says “all...
Cops search for jerk who killed puppy by slamming it on floor
Authorities in San Francisco are searching for a man who killed a puppy on Saturday in a violent attack that was captured on surveillance camera. The San Francisco Police Department...
Superfan bursts into tears over John Cena's WWE takedown
A 6-year-old John Cena superfan would not stop crying after he witnessed his 250-pound hero get body-slammed at a WWE performance in Dallas, Texas. The humorous video was captured by...
Time Warner CEO blasts government's case against AT&T merger
Uncle Sam is “ridiculous” if he thinks AT&T will employ its $85 billion acquisition of Time Warner to use its newly gotten valuable programming as a cudgel against rivals, a...
Wife of slain Cuomo aide pregnant with his child years later
The widow of the Gov. Andrew Cuomo aide killed by a stray bullet at a Brooklyn parade is pregnant with the man’s child — three years after he died. A...
Ex-EMT gets prison for having sex with teen at fire station
CLAYCOMO, Mo. — A former Missouri emergency medical technician has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for arranging to have an Uber bring a 15-year-old girl to a fire...
Roku shares slammed by Amazon, Best Buy's smart-TV deal
Roku’s stock plummeted after Amazon and Best Buy said they are teaming up to sell smart TVs. Amazon and Best Buy revealed Wednesday that they have entered an exclusive partnership...
Steve Cohen is plowing into fintech
Billionaire Steve Cohen is on a fintech buying spree. Point72 Ventures, the venture-capital arm of Cohen’s hedge fund Point72, just invested in Imperative Execution, a New York-based startup with plans...
Cop says 'divine intervention' saved him when house exploded
A Texas cop was nearly blown away when a gas-filled home exploded just as he walked toward the front door, dramatic video shows. Hurst Police Officer Travis Hiser was responding...
Teen gives his mom the prom she never had
An 18-year-old Texas student took an unexpected date to one of high school's biggest nights of the year: the senior prom. Joe Moreno of Corpus Christi took his mother, Vanessa,...
Boyfriend arrested after pregnant student found dead in suitcase
A 27-year-old man in Milwaukee was arrested after his pregnant girlfriend's body was found stuffed in a suitcase, authorities said. Homicide charges were filed Sunday against Quentin Neal in the...
Shark attacks force World Surf League to cancel competition
Two separate shark attacks on surfers over the last two days forced the World Surf League to cancel one of its major competitions in Western Australia, the organization announced Tuesday....
'Ecoanxiety' is the new thing ruining your sex life
Here’s one way to trash your sex life. Littering is the biggest turnoff for environmentally-conscious singles, according to a new Zoosk survey released ahead of Earth Day. The dating site...
Curious bear trapped in car rescued by police
Turns out he wasn't smarter than the average bear. A curious bear ended up needing help from police in Colorado on Monday after breaking into a vehicle and getting locked...
Kids' dream apartment comes with a slide
When pediatrician Dr. Beth Worley and her four children moved to Manhattan from Silicon Valley in 2012, the family spent the flight brainstorming how they could make their new home...
Man sheds beer belly, drops 42 pounds in this epic weight-loss transformation
Hunter Hobbs, an Oklahoma man, did the nearly impossible — lose a bunch of weight in January. He cataloged his 12-week body transformation and 42-pound weight loss. Hobbs documented his epic...
Remembering the Formidable Matriarch, Barbara Bush
I first came to her attention after a 1982 event in Minneapolis at which George H.W. Bush, then vice president, delivered a speech I had written. Aboard Air Force II,...
Teen charged in death of elderly woman found in closet
WADSWORTH, Ohio — A 17-year-old boy has been charged in juvenile court with aggravated murder in the death of a 98-year-old woman found by police inside a closet at her...
EU warns about green tea supplements
BRUSSELS - Taking high doses of supplements containing green tea extracts may be associated with liver damage, according to new research from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). Tea infusions,...
Cohen to get copies of seized documents by next month
President Trump's personal lawyer Michael Cohen will get copies of materials seized in FBI raids last week by May 11, Manhattan federal prosecutors said Wednesday. In a letter to Judge...
Bloody Marys and risky skiing stunts don't mix
An ill-advised, inebriated jump over a crowd of spectators at a ski competition in Colorado has led to a criminal investigation after two people were injured, authorities said. The Summit...
Another sign Eric Holder might run for president
Ex-Attorney General Eric Holder will speak at the annual New Hampshire “Politics & Eggs” breakfast hosted by Saint Anselm College and the New England Council, according to a report Wednesday....
Southwest flight makes emergency landing after bird strike
A Southwest Airlines jet was forced to make an emergency landing in Tennessee on Wednesday after being struck by a bird, according to reports. Flight 577 from Nashville to Phoenix...
Toddler accidentally shoots pregnant mom after dad leaves loaded gun in car
MERRILLVILLE, Ind. — Police say a 3-year-old girl accidentally shot and wounded her pregnant mother in a car parked outside a northwestern Indiana thrift store. The shooting happened Tuesday afternoon...
This pregnant horse is the new April the Giraffe
Move over, April the Giraffe. There’s a new pregnant beast that’s captivating the Internet. Colerful Bride is an expectant mare living out her gestation in a posh stable near Lexington,...
Pharma Bro serving time at low-security federal prison
He'd better hope they don’t jack up the price of shower shoes. “Pharma Bro” Martin Shkreli is serving out his seven years for fraud at the Federal Correctional Institution in...
Designer babies will likely be possible in the near future
Parents -- including perhaps even same-sex couples -- may soon be able to select their ideal embryo from several dozen potential candidates created using their cells, experts say. The possibility,...
De Blasio fundraiser accused of using employees in campaign finance scheme
A Mayor Bill de Blasio fundraiser -- whose engineering firms have been awarded millions of dollars in city contracts -- has been charged with enlisting his employees to donate to...
'Flower boobs' are glitter boobs for hippies
Move over, glitter boobs. This festival season, Instagram models are pasting flowers on their breasts. Accessory designer Hanna Webb unwittingly started the sustainable trend by selling petals that stick to...
Excavator causes island-wide blackout on Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico was hit by an island-wide blackout Wednesday when an excavator removing a collapsed tower hit a power line, according to a report. Justo González, head of Puerto Rico's...
Denmark wants UNESCO to give 'hygge' World Heritage status
COPENHAGEN - Denmark will ask the United Nations cultural agency UNESCO to recognize officially the concept of "hygge" - a reason, Danes argue, why their country is among the happiest...
Missing sub rumored to have brought Nazis to South America discovered
A missing German submarine said to have taken the defeated Nazi leadership to South America has been discovered after being lost at sea for nearly 73 years. The U-3523 was...
McKayla Maroney reveals her Larry Nassar horror: 'Hundreds' of times
Olympic gold medalist McKayla Maroney says she was molested hundreds of times by former team doctor Larry Nassar. Nassar, who worked as an osteopathic physician for USA Gymnastics and was...
Rape suspect fat shames victim: '300 pounds, no exaggeration'
A Northern California man representing himself in his rape trial told the judge Thursday he wouldn't have pursued the alleged victim, saying he's a "good-looking guy" and his accuser weighs...
Jenn Sterger is still fighting to be 'not the Brett Favre girl'
Jenn Sterger's name may be synonymous with a Jets controversy, but as the newlywed explained in a recent sit-down with USA Today, she simply isn't the girl who was once...
David Hogg calls for boycotts of top investment firms
David Hogg, one of the student leaders to emerge from the school shooting in Parkland, Fla., is calling on investors to boycott BlackRock and The Vanguard Group, the nation’s two...
The terrifying science behind getting sucked out a plane window
During a terrifying Southwest flight that suffered a midair engine explosion Tuesday, a passenger was “partially sucked out” of the airplane’s window after a piece of shrapnel reportedly broke through,...
Woman tries to get into CIA building with $100K, loaded gun
A crazed woman tried to get into CIA headquarters armed with a loaded gun and carrying a passport and $100,000 in cash, law enforcement officials said. Beth Huth had her...
Target runs are about to become a lazy person's dream
MIAMI — Target stores in Florida and Texas are now offering drive-up service. The retail chain announced Tuesday customers can buy items without leaving their car. The service began last...
Cowboy, firefighter stopped woman from getting sucked out of Southwest plane
A cowboy and a firefighter were among the heroes who pulled a New Mexico mom back into their airplane after an explosion tore a hole in the cabin and sucked...
This college professor is happy 'racist' Barbara Bush is dead
A California college professor on Wednesday trashed the late Barbara Bush as an “amazing racist,” added that she was “happy the witch is dead” — and then crowed that because...
What the @#$%! Americans can't get through the day without cursing
The average American utters their first curse word of the day at 10:54 am, according to new data. A study into the everyday stress and frustration of 2,000 Americans aimed...
Saquon Barkley-to-Giants hype takes biggest leap yet
At first, it was possible. Now, it looks as if it is probable the Giants take running back Saquon Barkley with the No. 2 pick in the draft. Is there...
Pod of killer whales cruise through crystal clear water
A photographer in San Diego, Calif., searching for blue whales came across a pod of killer whales instead. On Saturday morning, Domenic Biagini and his friend visiting from Chicago were...
Cuomo grants parolees the right to vote
Appealing to his left flank, Gov. Cuomo announced Wednesday that he’s signed an executive order to give convicted felons on parole the right to vote. "In this state, when you’re...
Suspect fatally shot after fleeing into home with 3 kids inside
Police in Utah recently released bodycam footage of the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Elijah James Smith. He had been suspected of stealing from a nearby cellphone store and had attempted...
Woman killed on Southwest flight was 'bedrock' of her family
The 43-year-old New Mexico woman who died after being partially sucked out of a crippled Southwest airliner was remembered as the “bedrock” of her family and a “loved and respected”...
WWE legend Bruno Sammartino dead at 82
PITTSBURGH — Bruno Sammartino, professional wrestling's "Living Legend" and one of its longest-reigning champions, has died. Sammartino was 82. Family friend and former wrestling announcer Christopher Cruise said Sammartino died...
How to know when you're overindulging your kids
Too much stuff, too much help, too little structure — it’s a trap that leads well-intentioned parents into making life as a grownup hard for their kids. Jean Illsley Clarke,...
Retired MTA bus driver found fatally stabbed: cops
A retired MTA bus driver who was left confined to a wheelchair after a 2016 shooting was found stabbed to death in his Brooklyn home, authorities said. Otis James, 46,...
Your royal wedding obsession could turn into a mental health problem
Fans of the British royals have been awash in glittering titillation over the upcoming nuptials of Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle, but counselors warn there is a dark...
Queen Elizabeth hit 'extremely hard' by last corgi's death
The Queen of England was hit “extremely hard” after putting her last remaining corgi, Willow, to sleep over the weekend, according to a report. The beloved Pembroke Welsh corgi was...
Rob Gronkowski reunites with SI model as Patriots decision looms
As Rob Gronkowski keeps the Patriots at bay, he'll still continue to play. On Tuesday, the tight end reunited with former flame and Sports Illustrated swimsuit stunner Camille Kostek, as they...
Juul-loving teens have no idea how dangerous their e-cig is
The Juul, a slim, USB-chargeable e-cigarette that comes in flavors like “crème brulée” and “cool cucumber,” has quickly become one of the most popular such products among teens and young...
Serial 'potty peeper' admits to being a total pervert
A Michigan man has admitted being a serial “potty peeper” after pleading guilty to looking at a young woman inside a supermarket bathroom stall last fall. Robert James Bell, 56,...
Supreme Court hears arguments on internet tax
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared hesitant to let states force out-of-state online retailers to collect sales taxes on purchases, with some of the justices saying Congress would be...
Weed investigation into Florida State QB ends up in smoke
The quarterback of the Florida State Seminoles was slinging more than footballs from his apartment, a tipster told Tallahassee police, prompting a two-month drug probe. Deondre Francois, a redshirt junior...
Jabari Parker's jealous Bucks end could be nearing
Jabari Parker is sinking the Bucks on the court — and that may not even be the team's biggest hangup. Beyond Parker's disastrous start to the playoffs, the Bucks seem...
Porsche employees probed over possible emissions manipulation
FRANKFURT - German prosecutors are investigating current and former employees of Volkswagen-owned sports car maker Porsche, including a management board member, as part of their inquiries into emissions manipulations, they...
British regulator opens probes into Russia's RT news channel
LONDON — Britain’s media regulator has opened seven investigations into whether Russian news channel RT broke impartiality rules in broadcasts made since a Russian double agent was poisoned in the...
Deputy fatally shoots man who stabbed him in sheriff’s office
DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. — Authorities say a deputy fatally shot a man who stabbed him with a knife early Wednesday inside the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. News outlets report that the...
How to avoid breaking up over money
Money is one of the sore topics in many relationships. It begins during the first few dates, deciding who should pay for what and steadily escalates from there. And new...
Retired nurse tried to save woman killed on Southwest flight
A retired nurse aboard Southwest Airlines’ nightmare flight tried frantically to save the life of the woman who was partially sucked out a window at 32,000 feet. Peggy Phillips, one...
Cambridge Analytica was planning a coin offering before scandal
Cambridge Analytica was planning to raise money by issuing a new type of digital currency before it became embroiled in a scandal surrounding the misuse of Facebook personal data, sources...
Aaron Rodgers is trying to kill the angry narrative he started
Aaron Rodgers and the Packers are choosing "click bait" over "fake news," appearing to deny the team's disharmony in degree rather than substance. Green Bay first responded directly to a...
Students almost got away with the 'Ocean's 11' of cheating scandals
Students cheating on exams has been around for as long as there've been exams. But while most individual-level cheating involves a few scribbled notes and surreptitious trips to the bathroom,...
Male college student says he was slipped date-rape drug and assaulted
A male University of Michigan student claims he was sexually assaulted after he was unknowingly slipped a “benzo" date-rape drug at a party, according to a report. The victim told...
'It smells like death': Alabama has had enough of NYC's poop train
PARRISH, Ala. — A stinking trainload of human waste from New York City is stranded in a tiny Alabama town, spreading a stench like a giant backed-up toilet — and...
Teen sentenced to 65 years asks new trial after insulting judge
He’s not laughing now. A teen who snickered and told a judge he didn’t “have time for this” — before being sentenced to 65 years behind bars for felony murder...
City issues ban on doors-off helicopter tour flights
The city has banned doors-off helicopter tours that operate out of the Downtown Manhattan Heliport in response to last month’s deadly crash in the East River, it was announced Wednesday....
Feeding frenzy! The food-hall craze hits Miami
After consuming New York and Los Angeles, food-hall mania is now sweeping Miami. At least 10 such smorgasbords have recently debuted (or are planning 2018 openings) in Magic City. Will...
Tesla will be working 'around the clock' on the Model 3
Tesla is aiming to ramp up production to 6,000 Model 3 cars per week by the end of June to reach its weekly goal of 5,000 and allow for a...
Why Pink always deserved to be People's ‘Most Beautiful’
Raise your glass to Pink, who in a surprising move will grace the cover of People magazine's "The Beautiful" issue. Don't take that statement the wrong way. The rebel rocker...
Victoria's Secret model Lais Ribeiro makes waves in Miami
Last fall, when she was chosen to model the Victoria Secret’s diamond-and sapphire-encrusted “Champagne Nights Fantasy Bra” at the lingerie brand’s fashion show in Shanghai, Lais Ribeiro became one of...
Your dog probably can't predict earthquakes
Can animals predict natural disasters? Lots of anecdotal evidence exists to suggest they can, with plenty of people claiming that their dogs or cats behaved erratically just prior to an...
Designer Alexis Barbara Isaias shares best spots in Miami to shop, nosh and hide out
With Cuban roots, an Ecuadorian husband, Hollywood fans (including Beyoncé and the Kardashians) and a sense of wanderlust, Alexis Barbara Isaias could have settled anywhere in the world. Instead, the...
New study reveals what happens to your muscles on Mars
The atmosphere on Mars poses a significant risk to the human body, claims a new study that simulated the Red Planet's environment. Add to that the long period of inactivity...
‘Despacito’ singer Luis Fonsi on the 12 things that keep him in the fast lane
Perhaps ironically, Luis Fonsi has never lived life despacito. The Puerto Rican pop star, who now calls Miami home, is a self-described adrenaline junky. He loves big cars, fast boats...
Brandon Marshall doesn't want Dez Bryant on the Giants
There's only room for one former star wide receiver on the Giants roster, at least according to Brandon Marshall. After the recently cut Dez Bryant said he wanted to play...
Sheriff to re-evaluate woman's suicide after jury said boyfriend's brother did it
A sheriff in California said he’ll take a “fresh review” of the 2011 death of a woman found hanging inside a mansion after a civil jury ruled earlier this month...
ZTE's phones may get blocked from using Android
Chinese smartphone maker ZTE’s US woes deepened on Tuesday, as regulators proposed new rules that could cut into its sales, while a supply ban means it may not be able...
Even Beyoncé can't stop Coachella from sucking
If your social media feed was abuzz with snaps from the annual Coachella festival this weekend, it probably looked like an idyllic gathering of the world's most beautiful people, all...
Cohen wants a Giuliani guy to review seized docs
President Trump's personal lawyer Michael Cohen wants Rudy Giuliani's former criminal division chief to be in charge of reviewing sensitive documents seized by the feds last week, according to new...
Morgan Stanley's profit surges amid trade war fears
Turns out trade wars — or, at least, the fear of trade wars — have an upside on Wall Street. Morgan Stanley shares rallied on Wednesday after the bank reported...
Tom Brady is keeping the Patriots in suspense
TB12 is better than TB Nothing. ESPN.com reports that Tom Brady has yet to commit to playing the 2018 season, though those close to him expect him to in fact...
Chemical weapons watchdog chief: UN team shot at in Syria
THE HAGUE — The head of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons said Wednesday that a UN security team doing reconnaissance in Douma, Syria, came under gunfire a...
Trump: Brown creating 'breeding concept' in sanctuary cities
President Trump on Wednesday attacked California Gov. Jerry Brown over sanctuary laws, accusing him of not protecting the border with Mexico and saying “there is a Revolution going on in...
52 places New Yorkers swear by across all five boroughs
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Blown engine in Southwest plane showed signs of 'metal fatigue'
The engine that exploded on a Southwest Airlines jet 32,000 feet in the air showed evidence of “metal fatigue,” according to a preliminary investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board....
Waltons help last-ditch effort to keep Republicans in control of state Senate
The billionaire heirs to the Walmart fortune have thrown in $1 million to help embattled Republicans keep control of the New York state Senate, new campaign filings show. Alice and...
Duterte says he ordered investigation of nun for 'disorderly conduct'
MANILA — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Wednesday he ordered the investigation into a 71-year-old Australian nun for “disorderly conduct,” justifying it as a legal move against “undesirable” foreigners. Sister...
Trump accuses Stormy Daniels of 'total con job'
President Trump on Wednesday accused porn star Stormy Daniels of a “con job” for releasing a composite sketch of a man she claimed threatened her over her alleged affair with...
Trump confirms Pompeo met with Kim Jong Un
President Donald Trump confirmed via Twitter early Wednesday that his CIA chief secretly met with North Korean despot Kim Jong Un — and formed "a good relationship" heading into the...
Angry tourist tackles a cab driver in a fit of airport rage
Flight delays may have been the cause for this airport rage attack. Rodney Phillips, an American tourist in Thailand, was arrested after tackling a random cab driver and slamming his...
Jose Reyes has never been so 'lost'
Here was the perfect spot for Jose Reyes. The Mets trailed by one run in the sixth. They had runners on first and third, one out. Reyes, 0-for-2018, was summoned...
We've seen this Masahiro Tanaka before
A night after the Marlins looked lost against Luis Severino, Masahiro Tanaka gave them life. The Yankees starter got beat up for a second straight start, this time in a...
Jason Vargas takes another big step toward his Mets return
Jason Vargas has one more hurdle to clear before joining the Mets rotation. The Mets lefty is expected to pitch in a minor league rehab game Sunday in his first...
Breaking down Mickey Callaway's curious move that burned Mets
In the space of 24 hours, Mickey Callaway got a good, hard look at the two kinds of losses he’s going to absorb, right at the start of what he...
Teen arrested on 5th stolen car charge in a year
HARTFORD, Conn. — Police in Connecticut say a 15-year-old has been arrested for stealing a car for the fifth time in a year. The Hartford Courant reports the boy was...
Giancarlo Stanton might have a Yankee Stadium problem
This was predictable. What, you thought Giancarlo Stanton wouldn’t face a defining moment early in his Yankees tenure? No one would identify the reigning National League Most Valuable Player as...
George H.W. Bush was at Barbara's side until the very end
Until her dying breath, President George H.W. Bush held his wife's Barbara's hand, a family spokesperson said. “He held her hand all day today and was at her side when...
Comey slams Trump on 'Colbert': I’m like the breakup he can’t get over
Former FBI Director James Comey called the Trump presidency “a forest fire” and defended his handling of the FBI’s investigation into Hillary Clinton’s email during his appearance Tuesday night on...
What Zack Wheeler did without 'best stuff' impressed Mets
Even without his best stuff in his second start of the season, Zack Wheeler gave the Mets what they needed. He kept them in the game. He went six innings,...
'Cocaine Babe' weeps as she's sentenced to 8 years in prison
Glamorous cruise ship cocaine importer Melina Roberge has been sentenced to eight years in prison by a female judge in Australia who delivered a blistering attack on “vacuous” and “negative”...
Woman hurt in deadly Ohio fair accident gets $1.8M
NEWARK, Ohio — A woman who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a thrill ride accident at last year's Ohio State Fair will receive $1.8 million. A judge this week...
The internet can't get enough of this love letter George H.W. Bush sent to Barbara
Historians and journalists on Tuesday tweeted out the hand-written love letter that future President George H.W. Bush sent to his then-fiancée, Barbara Pierce, on Dec. 12, 1943. Michael Beschloss, a...
Extortion, Warriors chaos: Behind Knicks' Mark Jackson red flags
If Knicks brass has read “Betaball,’’ there are enough red flags about coaching candidate Mark Jackson to stop a NASCAR race. The recently released book detailing the making of the...
Rescue crews airlift hundreds stranded after Hawaii storm
HONOLULU – Hundreds of people have been airlifted out of dangerous floodwaters on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, but authorities said Tuesday that others are still stranded at evacuation centers....
Mom gets probation, parenting classes after sibling accidentally killed daughter
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis woman was sentenced to two years' probation and parenting classes after her 6-year-old daughter was accidentally shot to death by one of the girl's...
Suspect arrested for kidnapping woman refuses to give her location
Authorities on Tuesday continued the desperate search for a Tennessee woman, even after the man accused of attacking and kidnapping her was taken into custody hours earlier. Eric Wells, 43,...