April 20, 2018
Clintons felt Jeb Bush was biggest GOP threat, new book says
Hillary Clinton lamented that "they were never going to let me be president" on election night in 2016, a new book detailing her White House bids claims. The Daily Beast...
Cespedes' clutch hit, Gsellman's heroics propel Mets to win in 12
ATLANTA — Robert Gsellman’s rubber arm and baggy shirt were a perfect combination for the Mets in extra innings Friday night. After pitching the 10th and 11th, the right-hander remained...
LeBron can't save Cavaliers from double-digit collapse in Game 3 crusher
INDIANAPOLIS — The Pacers kept insisting this team was different. Anyone who doubted them coming into the playoffs understands now. On Friday, the one-year anniversary of a historic playoff collapse...
It's about time the Emmys add a Foreign Language category
When “Narcos” premiered in 2015 — telling the fascinating and boldly executed true story of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar — it was the first Netflix series to use mostly...
Kite bombs hit Israel from Gaza City thanks to heavy winds
Palestinian terrorists flew kites attached with firebombs into Israel on Friday. The kites — each with Molotov-cocktail-like bombs tied to their tails — were floated over border fences from Gaza...
Sonny Gray awful again as Yankees fall to Blue Jays
Sonny Gray certainly deserves most of the blame for Friday night’s debacle at Yankee Stadium against the Blue Jays, but he was far from the only Yankee to perform poorly....
Ex-teacher avoids jail time after admitting to sex romps with students
A former substitute teacher must register as a sex offender, but she avoided prison time after being sentenced Thursday on charges involving sexual contact with students. Madeline Marx, 24, did...
Weepy City Council wannabe gets off easy for trying to swindle city out of $20K
A City Council-member wannabe got wrist-slapped with a no-prison sentence Friday for trying to swindle the city out of almost $20,000 in candidate matching funds — after sobbing her way...
'Aaron Burr House' in Greenwich Village sells for $4.8M
He was demonized in the hit play “Hamilton,” but Aaron Burr’s name still sells New York real estate. Burr, who infamously killed Alexander Hamilton — the nation’s first Treasury secretary...
Trump slams OPEC for 'artificially' high oil prices
President Trump slammed OPEC on Friday, accusing the bloc of 14 oil-producing nations of inflating oil prices when gas prices in the US are already the highest in nearly three...
What the car ban means for travel in Central Park
The world’s most famous green space is about to get a lot greener. All private vehicles will be banned from Central Park starting on June 27, Mayor Bill de Blasio...
'Canadian Warren Buffet' makes $237M bid to acquire Toys 'R' Us
Billionaires are dueling over Geoffrey the Giraffe. Prem Watsa, the “Canadian Warren Buffet,” has filed a stalking-horse bid, to acquire the Canadian Toys ‘R’ Us unit for $237 million. The...
Harvey asks judge to force Weinstein Co. to hand over files
Harvey Weinstein wants to “exonerate himself.” The pervy producer asked a bankruptcy court judge on Friday to order the Weinstein Co. to hand over personal emails and files so he...
Quarterly iPhone sales may dip thanks to weak demand in China
The weather may be getting warmer, but iPhone sales are cooling off. Sales of Apple’s popular smartphone will fall roughly 15 percent in the current quarter — thanks to weaker...
How big-name concerts forced the NFL to juggle its schedule
The NFL is the world’s most powerful entertainment machine, but even it can’t mess with stars like Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift or Beyoncé. Thirteen superstar concerts at NFL stadiums this...
Father-in-law of longtime Post employee dies at 82
The father-in-law of a longtime manager who oversees the daily production of the New York Post at its Bronx printing plant has passed away. He was 82. John “Jack” Mullins...
Cynthia Nixon makes 2050 renewable energy vow
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Cynthia Nixon said Friday she would make New York 100 percent reliant on renewable energy by 2050. “It’s time to treat the Earth as our shared home...
Giants get the special teams upgrade they needed
The Giants were not going to go into the season without upgrading their kicking game, and now they won’t have to. They acquired punter Riley Dixon in a trade Friday...
CDC warns people to avoid 'all types of romaine lettuce' amid E. coli outbreak
Following an E. coli outbreak in 16 states, officials are expanding their warning, advising people to avoid buying “all types of romaine lettuce” grown in Arizona. The Centers for Disease...
The 'not-line' sums up how de Blasio really rolls
The hotline that proved to be a “not-line” pretty much sums up Mayor Bill de Blasio’s approach to governing: all show, no attention to delivery. Last year, first lady Chirlane...
Little Rocket Man blinks
North Korea announced late Friday that it’s stopping all nuke tests and ICBM launches. Is Pyongyang really getting ready to fold? The move followed word from South Korea that Kim...
Don't make the Bull follow the Girl
It looks like Wall Street’s two opposing statuary icons, “Charging Bull” and “Fearless Girl,” are going to remain a matched pair at a new location — simply because Mayor Bill...
Just how bad is America, really?
I don’t normally watch the GLAAD Media Awards. Not that there’s anything wrong with them. But I did see a video of Britney Spears’ acceptance of GLAAD’s Vanguard Award last...
Yes, taxpayer money is going to fund WFP activism
After the Working Families Party endorsed Cynthia Nixon, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is said to have threatened the funding of nonprofit groups allied with his political enemy. According to WFP leader...
Sessions told White House he'd probably walk if Rosenstein is axed: report
Jeff Sessions reportedly told the White House that he would find it difficult to remain as attorney general -- and would likely walk -- if President Trump were to fire...
Teen who says he keeps pythons to protect his cash arrested
This Florida teen's snakes protect his money -- but can't keep him out of jail. Christopher Hungria, 19, was busted after skipping a court appearance Wednesday on charges for having...
Mets not quite sure what to do with Matt Harvey
ATLANTA — Matt Harvey may still believe he is starting-rotation material, but his manager holds the only vote that counts, with input from the Mets’ staff and front office. And...
Judge accused of lying during murder investigation
BELLEVILLE, Ill. — A state judicial board has filed a complaint accusing a judge in southwestern Illinois of lying to investigators when they questioned him about a suspect in a...
Mets prospect getting out of his own head, and it's paying off
He can point to a lot of sources in diagnosing his lost season. He was thinking too much, living inside his head. He was craning his neck to the future,...
Putin's pen sells for $77,170 at auction
Putin finally proved he can do the write thing! A crystal-encrusted pen that Russian President Vladimir Putin used to ink political deals sold at an auction for a cold hard...
Get ready to pounce on your fantasy opponents' impatience
It has been said before, and it will be said again (at least a million more times): It is too early to panic over players, especially star players, getting off...
Where fantasy baseball owners can take a swipe at waiver steals
As you prepared for your fantasy baseball drafts this season, speed once again was at a premium, and special attention to the category was necessary. Some suggested a burner such...
'Hi, Mom? I broke my penis'
His story is part cautionary tale, part punchline. Four years ago, Ross Asdourian hooked up with a girl he knew from college. As is sometimes customary with casual hookups, he...
Team USA gig won't hurt coach's strong Rangers candidacy
Boston University’s David Quinn has been named the head coach for Team USA in the 2019 World Junior Championships, but he nevertheless remains a strong candidate for the Rangers’ job,...
North Korea announces it will suspend nuclear, missile tests
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un made the surprise announcement Friday that the country will suspend all nuclear and missile tests — in advance of an anticipated summit with President...
Knicks to interview Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer
The Knicks plan to meet with Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer, an NBA source confirmed. Both sides appear ready to move on as Atlanta embarks on its massive rebuilding process. According...
Over 1,300 sexual harassment complaints filed against NYC workers
New York City agencies fielded 1,312 complaints of sexual harassment by municipal workers against their colleagues from July 2013 through 2017, substantiating 221 of them, new data released Friday reveals....
Try cricket noodles and bird embryos at this NYC food fair
You don’t need a plane ticket to taste your way around the globe. Simply grab your MetroCard and head to the Queens Night Market, the weekly food festival in Flushing...
People pay hundreds for a bottle of this hot sauce
For true hot sauce lovers, no condiment is too hot — or too expensive. Take the fans of Mad Dog 357 Plutonium hot sauce. Lovers of that wacky tabasco pay...
FBI busts cop for allegedly dealing drugs out of his cruiser
A New Jersey police officer was busted by FBI agents Friday for allegedly dealing crack and heroin — sometimes right out of his cop car, according to federal authorities. Ruben...
Kangaroo killed by tourists tossing bricks to make it hop
A kangaroo was killed at a zoo in China and another injured after being pelted by tourists with bricks — in a bid to see them hop, a report says....
Morgan Freeman had affair with step-granddaughter: alleged murderer
Before she was murdered, Morgan Freeman's step-granddaughter told her boyfriend-turned-killer that the actor had been secretly sleeping with her — confirming years-old claims about the illicit affair, according to defense...
NFL draft prospect's suspicious interview story could hurt him
An investigation into NFL teams' bizarre questioning of prospects during the Combine has now turned on the player who launched it. Former LSU running back Derrius Guice is one of...
Adrien Broner's bizarre press conference before career-saving fight
Adrien Broner was in his own world. Ahead of Saturday's welterweight fight against Jessie Vargas at Barclays Center, a main event that could help get his boxing career back on...
How 'The 100' pulls off that crazy time jump
It’s always risky using a time jump as a plot device — but the new season of The CW’s “The 100” pulls it off. “We take a lot of chances,...
'Wonder Years' dad: LA's bagels are bogus
“I don’t do plays by dead guys,” Dan Lauria says with a laugh, and he’s not joking: These days, the actor, who famously played the father in TV’s “The Wonder...
Minors? Trade? The tough decisions for Matt Harvey, Mets
Matt Harvey is fighting for his spot in the Mets' rotation after three straight lackluster starts, as Jason Vargas nears a potential return from the disabled list. The former Mets...
Dems’ Stormy Daniels problem and other comments
Political scribe: Dems’ Stormy Daniels Problem James Comey, Stormy Daniels and Michael Cohen “represent an inescapable threat to Republicans” come November’s midterm elections, suggests Ronald Brownstein at The Atlantic. But...
The heartbreaking story behind Disney’s 'Aladdin'
Once upon a time, Disney handed Howard Ashman and Alan Menken an amazing — and terrifying — opportunity. “We were hired basically to help reinvent animation,” Menken tells The Post...
Bombshell beauty school dropout is full-time plumber
Aimee Stanton isn't what most people picture when they think of a plumber. The 24-year-old is Australia's "hottest plumber," and defies stereotypes by looking good while getting dirty doing her...
The Met museum rooftop has been invaded by aliens
The aliens have landed. Well, one of them has — and it’s on the Met’s roof. Huma Bhabha’s installation, “We Come in Peace,” is this year’s museum-topper. If that title...
4 plead not guilty in drinking death of frat pledge after hazing ritual
BATON ROUGE, La. — Four young men pleaded not guilty Friday to criminal charges in the drinking death of a Louisiana State University fraternity pledge. Matthew Alexander Naquin, 20, of...
Man convicted of killing girlfriend, stuffing body in closet
SYCAMORE, Ill. — A northern Illinois judge has convicted a DeKalb man of beating and stabbing his girlfriend to death and then hiding her body in a closet. DeKalb County...
Parents outraged after preschool bans use of 'best friend'
GEORGETOWN, Mass. — A Massachusetts family is looking for a new preschool for their 4-year-old daughter because her current school has barred use of the term “best friend.” Christine Hartwell...
Inmate hangs himself hours after being linked to decades-old cold case
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — Prison officials in Maryland say an inmate hanged himself in his cell hours after he was publicly linked to a decades-old disappearance. Fifty-one-year-old Fernando Asturizaga was declared...
Pilot who was hauled off plane is charged with trying to fly drunk
A British Airways pilot allegedly four times over the drink-fly limit has been charged after he was hauled off a plane. Julian Monaghan, 49, was arrested in January and led...
Thandie Newton kicks butt on Season 2 of 'Westworld'
Last year’s exciting, brutal “Westworld” season finale featured Maeve Millay’s (Thandie Newton) escape from the theme park. Viewers thrilled to the prospect of Maeve, a “host” who figured out how...
YouTube ran ads for big firms on Nazi, pedophilia channels
YouTube has been accused of showing ads from multinational companies on channels promoting extremism, Nazis and even pedophilia. The likes of Adidas, Amazon, Facebook, Netflix and Under Armour are among...
How Marlins starter went from brewery to MLB in a year
A little more than a year after working at the MillerCoors brewery, Trevor Richards will go to work Friday night at Miller Park to face the Brewers. The Marlins pitcher...
African king changes his country's name
JOHANNESBURG — Breathe easy, Switzerland: The tiny African kingdom of Swaziland is changing its name. King Mswati III announced it during celebrations of the 50th anniversary of independence and his...
Mickey Mantle baseball card sells for $2.8 million at auction
A mint-condition Mickey Mantle baseball card sold for $2.88 million — the heftiest price ever paid at auction for a post-World War II card and the second-most paid for any...
Royal Navy tails Russian warship amid rising tensions
A Russian frigate Yaroslav Mudry sailed through the English Channel on Friday — where it was closely followed by the Royal Navy in another sign of heightened tensions between the...
Man says he was beaten by cops after asking clerk for refund
A black man in California says he was brutally beaten last month by more than one officer who responded to a convenience store over a disagreement with a clerk, adding...
Teen dies after taking 'Netflix and Chill' ecstasy pills
A 15-year-old died after she took ecstasy pills dubbed "Netflix and Chill" at an end of school term party, an inquest heard. Tragic Leah Kerry had been to visit her grandmother...
DOJ watchdog reviews leaked Comey memos over classified information
The Justice Department’s inspector general is “reviewing” at least two of the memos that ex-FBI director James Comey gave to a pal to leak to the press, a new report...
Crowd cheers as unwed couples, alleged prostitutes get caned
Several unmarried couples and two women were publicly caned in front of an enthusiastic audience in Indonesia on Friday for violating Islamic law. In Aceh -- a deeply conservative province...
This 'geode cake' sure looks like a vagina
Abby Jimenez, owner of bakery Nadia Cakes, couldn’t wait to show off her geode cake — on social media. She designed the sweet treat to look like a gemstone, with...
Cop-killer Herman Bell's parole is back on schedule
Former Black Liberation Army terrorist and three-time cop-killer Herman Bell is eligible for parole, an Albany judge decided Friday, rejecting a police widow’s request for a do-over parole hearing. State...
Mom who ditched kids for European vacation won't serve time
The Iowa mother who was accused of leaving her four children home alone while she took a trip to Germany last year was sentenced to probation Thursday on child endangerment...
Creep wanted for sexually assaulting teen at knifepoint
Cops are hunting a knife-wielding sicko who they say sexually assaulted a teen at knifepoint inside a Brooklyn playground this week. The unidentified 18-year old victim was walking out of...
How 'Homeland' got its groove back
In the beginning, “Homeland” was an easy show to love. There was so much happening: So many explosions, evil plots and assassinations via pacemaker! So many intriguing characters, the trustworthiness...
MS-13 a bunch of cowards for ordering hit on cop: union boss
MS-13's call for members to kill a cop in the New York area shows they are total "cowards," the head of a Long Island police union said Friday. Nassau Police...
Most relationships start with terrible or awkward sex
Six in 10 Americans admit to starting a relationship off with terrible sex — a new study suggests. Research looking at the sexual confidence of 2,000 Americans found that, when...
Clean the air in your home with these NASA-approved plants
In the UK, a heatwave has brought toxic air pollution – but indoors you can breathe easy thanks to some cheap houseplants. With soaring temperatures making this is the warmest...
Pat Shurmur planning to bring back Giants preseason tactic
The Giants will face the Lions on Aug. 17 in preseason game No. 2 for both teams, but it is likely they will see plenty of each other before kickoff....
Fraud case linked to Eli Manning will go to trial next month
The fraud case centering on Eli Manning's alleged phony game-worn gear scheme will go to trial next month, a New Jersey Superior Court judge has ruled. Judge James DeLuca issued...
Justice Department split over charges for cop in Eric Garner's death
Some federal prosecutors have recommended that charges be leveled against the NYPD “chokehold” cop in the 2014 death of Eric Garner, but top Justice Department officials have expressed strong doubts,...
Humans killed off most of Earth's massive animals
This is why we can’t have nice things. Most of Earth’s largest mammals have long been extinct and humans are to blame, according to a new study. Giant woolly mammoths,...
Lawmaker's campaign website overrun with Japanese prostitution ads
Politics really does make some strange bedfellows — especially on this campaign website. A state assemblyman from western New York had his campaign website hijacked by someone posting Japanese prostitution...
US taps Lockheed for nearly $1B hypersonic weapon project
The US Air Force has tapped defense giant Lockheed Martin to develop a hypersonic weapon, in a deal reportedly worth $928 million. The contract comes one month after Russia said...
Tribe of 'fish people' boast extra-big spleens for deep sea diving
A tribe of Indonesian "fish people" have evolved extra-large spleens that enable them to free dive to incredible depths. The genetic change discovered in the Bajau tribe is the first...
Arsenal a threat to hire NYCFC's manager after Wenger's exit
Patrick Vieira has New York City FC atop the MLS standings with the best team in the league. But could he jump ship to take over one of the biggest...
Andrew McCabe planning several lawsuits over his firing
Ex-FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe plans to file lawsuits for defamation, wrongful termination and other claims, his lawyer said Friday. Attorney Michael Bromwich said McCabe’s legal team was still working...
Daycare operator chugged more than 10 beers before infant died in her care: cops
An Iowa daycare operator was arrested Wednesday, about six months after allegedly neglecting a 7-month-old infant in her care after the worker drank at least 10 beers, authorities said. The...
Good Samaritans spotted 'killer granny' boozing in Texas
The Minnesota granny who spent weeks on the run after allegedly killing her husband and a doppelgänger was finally found by some eagle-eyed good Samaritans — who tipped off authorities...
Charges dropped against ex-con suspected of shaking baby son
Police have dropped the charges against an ex-con who was suspected of shaking his 6-month-old son so forcefully that the tot was left brain-dead, cops said. Statwaun Gilmore, 24, was...
There's an inevitable sadness to these Stanley Cup playoffs
Somehow, the early part of this year’s NHL playoffs feels way too much like the NBA. What has made hockey’s postseason so intriguing over the years is its intensity, and...
Giants don't have room for two 'alpha' egos: Carl Banks
The Giants suddenly have room for Dez Bryant after cutting Brandon Marshall; and when asked about the All-Pro receiver, GM Dave Gettleman replied “we're interested in everybody.” But at least...
'Fifty Shades of Grey' makes list of America’s most-loved books
The “Fifty Shades of Grey” erotic romance novel series by E.L. James made a PBS list of America’s 100 “most-loved” books — alongside acclaimed literary masterpieces like “1984” and “The...
Teens allegedly gang-raped mentally disabled girl at party
A mentally disabled girl was raped by three teenagers at a birthday party in Georgia last month, police said. Chris Shon Da Vell Carter, an 18-year-old student at Duluth High...
Widow files $40M suit over 'suicide magnet' GW Bridge
The widow of a prominent Freedom Tower architect who jumped to his death from the George Washington Bridge is suing the Port Authority for $40 million, calling the structure a...
This is what the 76ers-Heat bloodbath has sunk to
The 76ers and Heat have hit peak pettiness in their first-round playoff series. After Joel Embiid’s return sparked the 76ers to a 2-1 series lead Thursday night, the teams traded...
ESPN's Jon Gruden wish is granted by NFL
"Monday Night Football" just can’t quit Jon Gruden. ESPN executives lobbied the NFL schedule-makers and successfully landed Gruden’s return as head coach of the Raiders for their game against the...
NYC students join walkouts on anniversary of Columbine
Big Apple high school students took part in a nationwide walkout in a demonstration against gun violence on Friday — the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School massacre. Hundreds...
Bus driver fired after scary video surfaces
A bus driver was caught on camera watching more than the road — viewing clips of classics like "Mrs. Doubtfire" and browsing YouTube while barreling down a New York highway...
De Blasio hails historic ban on cars in Central Park
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Friday called the city’s decision to ban cars permanently from the internal streets of Central Park a “sea change” for the landmark’s estimated 42 million...
Rare elements worth $500 billion found on tiny island
The discovery of vast reserves of rare-earth elements on a tiny Japanese island, that can be used in everything from iPhones to missile systems to electric vehicles, has been described...
Tree trimmer nearly plummets to his death
The Tucson fire department rescued a tree trimmer trapped sky-high under the branches of a palm tree. Fortunately, firefighters had trained for this exact situation, using equipment funded by a...
Comey memos reveal Trump was furious Flynn didn't tell him Putin called
President Trump flipped his lid after ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn delayed telling him about a call from Russian strongman Vladimir Putin after his inauguration. Trump’s displeasure with the now-disgraced...
Howie Rose's daughter joins the Mets in social media role
Like father, like daughter. Alyssa Rose, daughter of Mets radio play-by-play fixture Howie Rose, will be joining the Amazin's as the club's social media correspondent. Alyssa confirmed the news on...
Wells Fargo will pay $1B fine to end mortgage, auto loan probes
Wells Fargo on Friday agreed to pay a $1 billion fine to end a federal probe into whether it systematically ripped off mortgage and auto loan customers going back to...
Suspended Syracuse frat says racist video was 'satirical sketch'
SYRACUSE, NY — A fraternity suspended at Syracuse University over an offensive video said in an apologetic statement on Friday that the activities were intended as a "satirical sketch" depicting...
DNC sues Russia, Trump campaign and WikiLeaks for conspiracy
The Democratic National Committee on Friday filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Russia, the Trump campaign and WikiLeaks that alleges a massive conspiracy to swing the 2016 election in favor of...
Schumer announces plan to decriminalize marijuana
Sen. Chuck Schumer channeled his inner Peter Tosh on Friday — aka 420, a day weed lovers get wasted to celebrate pot — and called on Congress to “Legalize it,...
Indonesia is struggling to unclog this plastic-filled river
Shocking photos have emerged showing a river in Indonesia clogged with tons of plastic. Rivers and canals in the city of Bandung, West Java, can be seen filled with masses...
Army developing 'nano-satellites' for space warfare
Small "nano-satellites" could soon play a big role in US Army plans to win ground wars, a top US Army official said Thursday. Lt. Gen. Jim Dickinson, head of the...
Singles say people with these jobs are the sexiest
Singles love someone who’s good with their hands. People with hands-on jobs such as chefs, hairdressers and nurses are considered the most attractive partners, according to a new study by...
The surprising engineering behind 'gender-neutral' clothing
Katie Cooper could never find a button-down she liked that actually fit. Women's shirts were too feminine for her tastes, while men's shirts made her 5-foot-3-inch frame look like a...
Water scooter gunmen shoot up beach in Cancun's tourist zone
CANCUN, Mexico — Gunmen on water scooters shot at a roving vendor on a beach in Cancun's glittering hotel zone Thursday, an incident believed to be unprecedented for the Caribbean...
Hubble marks 28 years with shot of wild stellar nursery
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA is marking the 28th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope’s launch with a peek into a wild stellar nursery. Scientists released the picture Thursday in...
Red Sox can't let go of their Tyler Austin hate
Revenge is a dish best served cold. Following the Red Sox's bench-clearing melee with the Yankees at Fenway last week, Boston's Triple-A Pawtucket team announced a unique promotion Thursday, ahead...
Neopets was apparently run by Scientologists because nothing is sacred
Hands up if you raced home after school to jump on the computer and play Neopets. Hands up if you truly, honestly believe that the website taught you everything you...
Southwest gives passengers $5K after nearly killing them
Southwest Airlines has sent passengers of Flight 1380 letters of apology — and checks for $5,000 — in a bid to restore their confidence in the airline after an engine...
Largest airplane ever built set to take first flight
The largest plane ever built — the mighty Stratolaunch — is scheduled to take to the skies within the next few months. The colossal aircraft, backed by Microsoft co-founder Paul...
Wrestler investigated for throwing coffee at Jake 'The Snake' Roberts
Son of wrestling legend the British Bulldog and former WWE star Davey Boy Smith Jr. is “wanted for battery” by cops after an incident with Jake “The Snake” Roberts. The...
Elementary school students arrested for nude Snapchat pics
Two elementary school students in Louisiana were arrested after a girl sent nude photos of herself to a boy who then shared them on Snapchat, police said. The students at...
Trump defends fired Flynn after release of Comey memos
President Trump on Friday defended his fired national security adviser Michael Flynn, saying his life was “totally destroyed” while former FBI chief James Comey capitalizes on his “third rate book.”...
Suicidal man blows up home, walks out without a scratch
A New York man who blew up his home in an apparent suicide attempt walked out of the blaze unscathed — but now faces arson charges in the terrifying ordeal,...
Granny wanted for murders was casually sipping cocktails before bust
The gambling-addicted Minnesota granny accused of fatally shooting her husband and her doppelgänger was "cool as a cucumber" as she sipped a cocktail at a Texas resort -- just before...
New species of 'exploding ant' kills itself to save colony
Fifteen new species of “exploding ants” – including one entirely new to science – have been discovered in Southeast Asia, Gizmodo reported, citing the results of a survey published Thursday...
Theater-goers get free admission to Hitler play by wearing swastikas
BERLIN — A theater in southern Germany is proceeding with plans to open a satirical play Friday about Adolf Hitler's youth in which some patrons will be wearing swastika armbands,...
Interpol helps NYPD catch subway graffiti artists
The NYPD’s search for some subway vandals turned into an international investigation this week when cops realized the tags were scrawled by a globe-trotting gang of Spanish graffiti artists. And...
'Rescuers' busted extorting Hawaii flood victims for cash
Authorities in Hawaii are investigating multiple complaints from people who say they were rescued when heavy rains battered Kauai — by scammers who then tried to extort them for cash....
Dez Bryant trains with Odell Beckham in Giants desperation
Dez Bryant isn't giving up his Giants pursuit. Less than 24 hours after Big Blue cut veteran receiver Brandon Marshall, the former Cowboy posted a workout video to Instagram, training...
Department of Defense employee admits sexually abusing sleeping co-worker
A Department of Defense civilian employee has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a co-worker as she slept while stationed in Japan, federal authorities said. Michael S. Cerera, 36, pleaded guilty...
James Comey feels sorry for Donald Trump
Former top G-man James Comey said he doesn’t dislike President Trump, who sacked him unceremoniously in May – but that he feels sorry for him, according to a report. Comey,...
Berlin neighborhood evacuated for WWII bomb disposal
BERLIN — Berlin police were evacuating thousands of people from a central area of the German capital Friday and shutting down the main train station in preparation for the removal...
China's ZTE claims US ban on company jeopardizes its survival
HONG KONG — China’s ZTE Corp said Friday that a US ban on the sale of parts and software to the company was unfair and threatens its survival, and vowed...
Bush-bashing professor has Fresno State scrambling to keep its donors
A Fresno State professor who called the late Barbara Bush “racist” soon after her death Tuesday, and said she was glad “the witch is dead,” continues to face fallout as...
Alleged Parkland shooter 'vomited clear fluid' after he was identified
Alleged Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz heaved and “vomited clear fluid” as a witness was about to identify him moments after he was arrested for the mass killing, according to...
The Human Cutting Board uses his body to chop veggies
Brad Beyer, aka the Human Cutting Board, uses his body to slice cucumbers without drawing a drop of blood. The machete-wielding daredevil from Pullman, Washington, demonstrated the nail-biting talent on...
Russia says Trump invited Putin to White House during phone call
MOSCOW — US President Donald Trump invited his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to the United States during a phone call, and said he would be glad to see Putin in...
Schools brace for walkouts on anniversary of Columbine shooting
Another wave of student walkouts is expected to disrupt classes Friday at hundreds of schools across the US as young activists press for tougher gun laws. The protests were chosen...
Idiot thieves' attempt at stealing an ATM is an epic fail
Texas police have released CCTV footage of a robbery gone wrong. A pair of wannabe thieves crashed a truck through a government building and connected a line to an ATM...
Notice where Jim Comey doesn't care about the truth
James Comey’s new book has occasioned a good deal of discussion about truth and lies and integrity. Although “A Higher Loyalty” is a brisk read with much to recommend it,...
Koreas set up hotline between leaders ahead of summit
SEOUL, South Korea — North and South Korea installed a telephone hotline between their leaders Friday as they prepare for a rare summit next week aimed at resolving the nuclear...
Yankees will take any Giancarlo Stanton positive they can get
The combination of Aaron Judge hitting second and Giancarlo Stanton third had not resulted in the offense anyone expected, so Aaron Boone made a change Thursday. The Yankees manager moved...
Gary Sanchez's passed-ball problem is back
Gary Sanchez didn’t commit a passed ball in his first 10 games behind the plate this season before one got by him on Tuesday — and he allowed two more...
Keith Hernandez explains the origins of his growing Twitter love
Mets great and SNY analyst Keith Hernandez talks with The Post’s Justin Terranova about his burgeoning Twitter account, the one troll he has encountered and his relationship with Mickey Callaway....
CC Sabathia deserved better in first start back from DL
CC Sabathia wasn’t going to offer much in his first start off the 10-day disabled list. And with his 37-year-old starter throwing in what felt like 31-degree weather, Aaron Boone...
The NFL Draft will look a lot different this year
It is perhaps the most anticipated draft around these parts in some time. The Giants and Jets are slotted to pick at Nos. 2 and 3, respectively, with both needing...
Yankees must stop delaying: Call up Gleyber Torres now
Have faith in all the kids. That is the next step for these Yankees. Once again Aaron Judge came through in a huge way for the Yankees on Thursday night...
Chris Christie's official portrait will reportedly cost taxpayers $85K
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie reportedly spent more on his official portrait than the state’s three previous governors combined, NorthJersey.com reported. Christie reportedly commissioned a famous Australian artist who once...
It's the beginning of an ugly end for Matt Harvey and the Mets
ATLANTA — The prospect of an amicable divorce between Matt Harvey and the Mets, a graceful exit? It diminishes each time the right-hander takes the mound. Sure, get the fallen...
Japanese volcano erupts for 1st time in 250 years
TOKYO — A volcano in southern Japan has erupted for the first time in 250 years, and the authorities have set up a no-go zone around the mountain. The Meteorological...
Ernie Johnson, Barkley and Shaq give Kenny Smith advice for Knicks interview
The TNT crew is trying to help out Kenny Smith’s bid to become the Knicks’ next head coach. After being teased on the air by his colleagues late Thursday night...
De Blasio to announce ban on cars from parts of Central Park
Mayor Bill de Blasio is set to announce on Friday a plan to ban cars completely from certain roads in Central Park, which already has limited vehicle restrictions. The mayor...
Man arrested for swiping beer truck, leading police on highway chase
A homeless man dressed only in American flag shorts was arrested Thursday after allegedly stealing a truck full of beer and leading police on a highway chase, authorities in Northern...
Dave Gettleman can't let Barkley love cost him a franchise QB
Saquon Barkley is a thoroughbred. He could be a 233-pound Marshall Faulk. Could be the face of a franchise. Could be a gold-jacket guy. And boy, would he help Eli...
Man gets life sentence for killing girlfriend's teen daughter
ORLANDO, Fla. — A Florida man will be sentenced to life in prison for killing the teenage daughter of his longtime girlfriend. The Orlando Sentinel reports that Orange County jurors...
Police capture fugitive grandma accused of killing two
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas — A Minnesota woman suspected of killing her husband and then a woman in southwest Florida was captured Thursday night at a South Texas resort. A...
Thunder give in to misplaced outrage at announcer
Common sense is the complete stranger from whom we’ve grown apart. This week, perhaps the same as you, I learned something I never before considered, let alone gave a first...
Town considers installing cameras to catch doggy-doo offenders
NEW CANAAN, Conn. — A Connecticut town is considering installing cameras at a park to catch dog owners who don't clean up after their pets relieve themselves. New Canaan Parks...
Tractors worth $50,000 stolen from Scottie Pippen's farm
HAMBURG, Ark. — Authorities in rural Arkansas are investigating the theft of more than $50,000 worth of equipment from a farm owned by former NBA star Scottie Pippen. Investigator Mark...
Stitches: Keystone State of Mind
Be careful what you wish for. In a move Republicans are calling an “outrageous power grab,” Gov. Cuomo signed an order that will allow some 35,000 paroled felons the right...
Trump: Comey memos clearly show there was no collusion
President Donald Trump is claiming vindication after the release of memos from former FBI Director James Comey about their interactions together. Trump says the memos "show clearly that there was...
Longtime Patriots broadcaster Gil Santos dies on 80th birthday
BOSTON — Gil Santos, the New England Patriots' longtime radio voice, died Thursday on his 80th birthday and 57th wedding anniversary. Son Mark Santos confirmed the death to The Boston...