April 26, 2018
Barkley and Darnold are linked forever — and that's a great thing
ARLINGTON, Texas — This was the moment when the conversation surrounding football in Fun City changed forever: It was 7:21 p.m., Central Time, and Roger Goodell, the most-booed man on...
Lamar Jackson finds his NFL team as last first-round pick
ARLINGTON, Texas — Lamar Jackson was one pick away from disappointment — not just the fact he wouldn’t have been a first-round pick, but he would have wasted one of...
Draft show buries real analysis beneath layer of phony niceness
Let’s use their lingo: The TV commentators on the NFL draft had the potential to be game-changers and push their networks to the next level, but they didn’t want it...
Stitches: Catch Sean, he’s falling
Every step you take, I’ll be watching you. ... With gun control at the forefront of the political landscape, (give or take a stripper or two) CBS Sports analyst Jay...
Steelers' Ryan Shazier walks on stage in emotional draft moment
The NFL Draft had 32 special moments for rookies and an incredible one for a veteran. Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier, who suffered a severe final spinal chord injury in a...
Shania Twain says she'd vote for Trump, apologizes afterwards
Canadian songbird Shania Twain got a thumbs up Thursday from President Trump — even though a day after telling a British newspaper she would have voted for him, she retreated...
Sam Darnold not backing down from challenge that awaits him
Jets fans, meet your latest savior candidate: Sam Darnold. Sam Darnold, meet the NFL’s most passionate fan base — one famished for nearly 50 years, starved for a franchise quarterback...
Behind the mystery of Babe Ruth's famed bat
It was the home run that shook The Bronx and beyond. A sweltering Yankee Stadium was abuzz in the bottom of the eighth on Sept. 30, 1927, as Babe Ruth...
A peek behind Maxim’s $1-a-vote cover model contest
Maxim’s novel idea to have a contest to choose the cover model of its January/February issue garnered it a lot of publicity — and, it appears, close to $1.5 million....
In one pick defiant Giants GM referenced 'God' and went all-in
In the eyes of Dave Gettleman, Saquon Barkley wasn’t merely the Gold Jacket Guy that every scout and general manager waits a lifetime for. He was his God Jacket Giant....
Female empowerment drives Barbie sales
Barbie’s baaaack. The 59-year-old doll, long derided for objectifying women, is enjoying renewed success after a period of droopy sales — thanks to Mattel repositioning it as a “platform for...
Ken Bone claims son was suspended over gun range photo
Ken Bone -- aka the "red sweater guy" -- claims his son was suspended from school on Thursday and is now being investigated by cops for a photo that shows...
Department of Education stifled sex harassment claims: ex-union rep
It was set up to fail. The Department of Education office that substantiated just 1.5 percent of 471 sexual harassment claims was established to keep complaints from going to the...
Latina Media continues to show signs of financial stress
Molly Ashby, the CEO of Solera Capital, the company that owns Latina Media Ventures, boasts on its homepage that she is “leading a responsible life, earning the respect of colleagues,...
Remembering when only the pope was more popular than Bill Cosby
Thirty years ago, comedian Bill Cosby was so beloved — so funny — that an admiring world threw millions in cash his way. Cosby was the highest-paid entertainer in 1987,...
WFAN forced to own up to its pathetic Mike Francesa fraud
Here we thought freak shows, long before circus elephants, were deemed socially taboo, insensitive, cruel and, finally, obsolete. But with the return to WFAN of Mike Francesa — Step right...
PepsiCo disappoints Wall Street, frustrates its delivery drivers
Indra Nooyi’s efforts at squeezing profits out of Frito-Lay are proving somewhat disappointing. Nooyi, chief executive of PepsiCo, said on Thursday that operating profits at the company’s North American snacks...
Trump playing hardball in tweet supporting US World Cup bid
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is threatening to withhold support from nations who don't back the joint bid by the United States, Canada and Mexico to host the 2026 World...
Raiders land Martavis Bryant in surprise draft trade with Steelers
The Raiders and Steelers made noise aside from their first-round picks Thursday night. The Steelers traded wide receiver Martavis Bryant to Oakland in exchange for the Raiders' third-round pick, Pittsburgh...
Big3's top investor claims league is blocking it from board seat
The largest investor in Big3 has accused the fledgling 3-on-3 basketball league of improperly blocking it out from the decision-making process — and of deceiving it into pumping a $7.5...
Trump brags about firing 'liar and leaker' James Comey
Former FBI Director James Comey came under renewed fire Thursday from President Trump. “Look, Comey is a leaker, and he’s a liar and not only on this stuff. He’s been...
Central Park Boathouse is back just in time for spring
The Central Park Boathouse is back — hipper and more water-resistant and just in time for a late spring that finally has sprung. The Instagram-worthy lakeside eatery near the park’s...
I paid $24K to elite matchmaking company for bland dates: suit
A wealthy insurance broker is suing a high-end matchmaking company, claiming he paid $24,000 to be set up on about a half-dozen dates with women who turned out to be...
Guess what grade Trump gave himself on his performance
President Trump boasted about his job performance during his first 15 months in the White House — claiming that his accomplishments were unprecedented in US history and that he deserved...
Feds want cop in bribe sting to testify at NYPD trial
Manhattan federal prosecutors have quietly called for a new witness to take the stand in their upcoming NYPD bribery trial involving two Mayor de Blasio donors, The Post has learned....
Breaking down the first-round picks in the NFL draft
The Post's Zach Braziller breaks down the first-round picks in the 2018 NFL Draft: 1. Browns Baker Mayfield QB, Oklahoma Is the undersized Heisman Trophy winner more Drew Brees or...
Lawmakers want to stop schools from using standardized tests in teacher evaluations
Legislation unveiled Thursday would bar the state from requiring school districts to use student results on standardized exams to evaluate teachers. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie introduce the bill late Thursday...
De Blasio adds $386M to city budget for homeless services
Hey, big spender. Mayor de Blasio on Thursday proposed a $89.06 billion fiscal 2019 budget that adds $386 million for homeless services — and provides enough funding for a record...
9/11 hero’s daughter joins NYPD
In his final act of heroism before dying on 9/11, Officer Ramon Suarez helped a seven-months-pregnant woman escape the hellscape. Suarez’s impact continued to reverberate 16 years after his sacrifice,...
Josh Rosen puts NFL on notice: 'Nine mistakes made ahead of me'
ARLINGTON, Texas — Josh Rosen claimed on Wednesday that he didn’t care where he went in Thursday’s NFL draft. Thursday, his real feelings came out as team after team passed...
Rosario's error comes at worst time for Syndergaard, Mets
ST. LOUIS — This has been a difficult start for Jose Reyes, but one of his jobs is to keep young shortstop Amed Rosario in a positive frame of mind....
Sam Darnold the next Namath? It has a very painful meaning to Giants
ARLINGTON, Texas — This wasn’t the first time the Giants had a decision to make: can’t-miss running back or enticing quarterback. They made the same choice 53 years ago that...
Kim Jong Un meets South Korean president in historic summit
North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un made history Friday as he strolled across his country’s heavily armed border with South Korea and met with its president, President Moon Jae-in, for historic...
Bills move up in NFL draft to land Josh Allen
ARLINGTON, Texas — Josh Allen’s draft day started in a panic. It ended in contrition, relief and a newfound determination to prove he’s a changed man. As racially insensitive tweets...
Check out the hottest TV shows premiering in May
April showers bring ... well, a host of hot new shows. Gone are the days when May was just the lull between spring and summer TV seasons, a time for...
'Harry Potter' is the one to beat at this year's Tonys
The Tony Award nominators are like Regina in “Mean Girls.” And while they don’t all wear pink, their power is absolute — which is why they’ve got the theater world...
How we can address some of NYCHA’s horrors
The most remarkable facet of the uproar about the condition of New York City’s public housing isn’t the outrage at the lack of heat in winter or its failure to...
Judges who join the #Resistance are trouble for our legal system
There’s a lawlessness rampant in the land, but it isn’t emanating from the Trump administration. The source is federal judges who are making a mockery of their profession by twisting...
Mets manager facing his first moment of truth
ST. LOUIS — Now comes the true test for Mickey Callaway & Co. The Mets were on quite the roll to start the season, but they have lost seven of...
America might just need more celebrity presidents
Kanye West is back in the news cycle. Or, rather, he’s dominating the news cycle. Related: Five albums he’s involved with are due for release in the next six weeks....
Jets have quarterback of future: Draft Sam Darnold at No. 3
It turns out the Jets did not have to “Suck for Sam” to land USC quarterback Sam Darnold after all. Gang Green selected Darnold with the No. 3-overall pick on...
Man confesses to sex with horse using overturned bucket
A "homeless-looking" man in Oregon has confessed to sexually assaulting a horse after its owner found the animal “tied up in an unusual way” inside its stable, police and court...
Giants get their man: Take Saquon Barkley at No. 2
The reason the pick was not made and announced in two seconds, Dave Gettleman said, is because he was instructed by the league to wait at least five minutes, the...
Browns take a big risk with Baker Mayfield at No. 1 in NFL draft
ARLINGTON, Texas — John Dorsey is off the clock, but his pick — lightning-rod quarterback Baker Mayfield — is on it. The Browns general manager better hope the undersized Heisman...
Freak who got away can show Yankees what they're missing
During his 12 years as a Yankees baseball operations official, Billy Eppler took the time to visit Monument Park in both the old Stadium and the new one. He appreciated...
De Blasio's inconvenient truth about sexual harassment complaints
Did Mayor Bill de Blasio tell an inconvenient truth Wednesday when he griped about a “hyper-complaint dynamic” at the Department of Education? Hizzoner was aiming to deflect criticism over the...
Wife brought binoculars, wig to kill husband's lover in murder-suicide: cops
A Delaware wife was "lying in wait" with binoculars and a wig before she carried out a murder-suicide that left her husband's lover dead, police said. New details have emerged...
Surcharges would let diners know who’s to blame for high prices
Restaurant owners in the city are at a breaking point: They’re being squeezed by the high minimum wage but fear if they raise prices it will scare away customers. So...
The mayor's latest budget is a crisis in the making
"Spend it if you’ve got it." That seems to be Mayor Bill de Blasio’s motto — judging by the $89.1 billion budget plan he rolled out Thursday. Outlays would grow...
Cabaret star Marilyn Maye still a hot ticket at 90
For her 90th birthday, cabaret singer Marilyn Maye is flying high — and often. Over the past two months alone, the in-demand performer has carried her four huge suitcases to...
Rangers' next coach must find way to fix the defensive chaos
Regarding the Rangers, about to embark on their first visit to Lotteryland in Toronto on Saturday: 1. Watching Dan Girardi play a safe, sane and effective game for the Lightning...
Teen sentenced for shooting friend in prank gone wrong
A Michigan teen who shot his friend with a pellet gun in a prank gone wrong was ordered to serve time in jail, according to reports. William Caserta, 18, was...
Twins 'officially pissed off' at this Yankee Stadium deja vu
A team could get a complex. The Twins at Yankee Stadium have been a virtual lost cause. Find a way to lose, and the Twins have found it, including Thursday’s...
ISIS wannabe who stabbed FBI agent gets 17 years
An ISIS wannabe was sentenced Thursday to 17 years in prison for attempting to aid ISIS and trying to kill an FBI agent. Fareed Mumuni, 23, repeatedly stabbed special agent...
'Karate Kid' rivals are real-life best buddies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCwwxNbtK6Y Fans of “The Karate Kid” might be shocked to learn that Ralph Macchio, who played bullied new kid Daniel LaRusso in the 1984 classic, is real-life pals with William...
Killer nurse charged with 98th alleged murder ahead of trial
BERLIN — German prosecutors have attributed one more murder to a former nurse accused of killing dozens of patients at two hospitals, bringing to 98 the number of slayings he...
How cops used genealogy sites to find the Golden State Killer
After years of evading capture, cops were finally able to nab the Golden State Killer this week thanks to some ingenious police work — which involved running DNA found at...
Rachel Bloom has big plans after ‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chuxE5XezOc&has_verified=1 Rachel Bloom belted her way to fame chasing a former flame in TV’s musical rom-com “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” but in her new movie, she’s the one being chased. Luckily, she...
Ex-UFC fighter arrested for alleged sex abuse of minor
EUGENE, Ore. — Oregon authorities arrested a mixed martial arts fighter, previously convicted of killing a man in a road rage incident, for allegedly sexually abusing a minor. The Register-Guard...
Driver accused of intentionally plowing into newlyweds pleads not guilty
NAMPA, Idaho — A driver accused of intentionally hitting and killing young Idaho newlyweds holding hands on a sidewalk has pleaded not guilty. The Idaho Press-Tribune reports 37-year-old Jason Verwer...
This is how Yankees make teams pay for their mistakes
The opening came this way: Miguel Sano, more nose tackle than nimble, was for some reason moved from first to third base for the final two innings Thursday and stumbled...
Father-daughter duo get prison for human smuggling ring
MCALLEN, Texas — A father and daughter are going to prison for leading a South Texas human smuggling ring that prosecutors say charged up to $2,600 per immigrant for transport...
Enes Kanter hints at Knicks opt-out in nostalgic Thunder cameo
Knicks center Enes Kanter was back in Oklahoma City on Wednesday night, sitting in the stands at Chesapeake Energy Arena, watching the Thunder stay alive after rallying from 25 points down. Who...
Woman can't sue hubby's secretary over topless pics in sex-harassment case: judge
What a buncha boobs! Back in happier times, Sandra Piedrabuena posed topless for her husband, hedge funder Russel Abrams, on their 2008 honeymoon along Italy’s Mediterranean coast. Now a Manhattan...
The other Dellin Betances appears, and it's beautiful
When last we saw Dellin Betances — Tuesday at Yankee Stadium to be precise — he was forging a performance that made some observers believe he was better suited for...
How Air Jordans changed the world
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p79nXVeyj4s Dexton Deboree wasn’t prepared for all the emotions that poured forth when he started making a film about a sneaker. The Air Jordan 1 — the red and black,...
Behind-the-scenes secrets from Bowie’s cult classic 'Labyrinth'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSnI-P1kE0g Jim Henson die-hards are still dancing the magic dance — 32 years later. The cult classic “Labyrinth” is headed back to select theaters on Sunday. And the film, which...
Black men say they were 'humiliated' when cops called to gym
SECAUCUS, N.J. — Two black men said they were humiliated when staffers at their New Jersey gym twice called police on them and wrongly accused them of not paying, despite one of...
Parents, grandparents put dead newborn in plastic tub: cops
DEFIANCE, Ohio — Authorities say the Ohio parents and paternal grandparents of a newborn whose body was placed in a plastic tub after his death have been indicted. The Defiance...
Vacationing man stops burglar in his home with app
It was a feeling that New Jersey resident Verej Nazarian will never forget. The man had been on vacation in Miami -- hundreds of miles away from his home --...
NTSB investigates dragging death of man on LIRR platform
The feds are investigating the death of a man who was dragged by a Long Island Rail Road train earlier this month, officials said. Karl Aarseth Jr., 65, was standing...
Alia Shawkat coached co-star through lesbian sex scenes
Hot off a one-night stand, two women hit on the ultimate relationship test: They’ll spend 24 hours together, spilling secrets and making love every hour on the hour, to see...
Teen romance ends in 'shocking' murder-suicide
A teen romance ended in a murder-suicide when a high school football player in Texas killed his ex-girlfriend before taking his own life, police said. Louis Nickerson, 19, was allegedly...
Documentary exposes horrific elephant torture in Cambodia
It's tough out there for Babar. In the new documentary “Love & Bananas: An Elephant Story,” out Friday, American filmmaker Ashley Bell flies to Cambodia to discover the scary plight...
FBI reportedly warned White House about Rob Porter
The FBI informed White House counsel Donald McGahn about allegations of wife beating against Rob Porter in March 2017 — casting doubt on the Trump administration’s explanation of the timeline,...
Pit bull's owner blames victim for subway attack
The cur collared for assault after his service-dog pit bull chomped down on a subway straphanger blamed the victim as he was led out of a police station Thursday. “She...
NBA admits it botched play that led to LeBron James' heroics
While Cleveland basks in the glow of LeBron James’ latest heroic play, the Pacers now get the satisfaction of knowing it could have gone differently -- and knowing there’s nothing...
Meet the formerly skinny top prospect about to land fat NFL deal
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Marcus Davenport had a problem that most people would love to have: He couldn’t gain weight. He was a 198-pound defensive end coming out of high school,...
Soccer Mommy is the next big indie rock darling
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ouem6cFXJvA She's a young, buzzy, up-and-coming indie musician, but Sophie Allison performs under a decidedly unhip name: Soccer Mommy. The 20-year-old isn’t actually a mom, but as a kid growing...
Mets waste Noah Syndergaard's gem in all-around disaster
ST. LOUIS — Noah Syndergaard was at his best Thursday afternoon, but the positive portion of the narrative ends there. Shoddy defense, missed opportunities to score and Jeurys Familia’s latest...
Why Danny DeVito is heading home to Asbury Park
There's an arts explosion happening down the Jersey Shore. Running through Sunday, the fourth annual Asbury Park Music + Film Festival boasts 29 films along with musical performances by Garden...
Cuomo touts $1.4B in new Brooklyn projects
Heading into his re-election, Gov. Cuomo on Thursday boasted that he's set aside $1.4 billion on projects in Brooklyn. “This is not a dream or a hope or an aspiration....
Ex-Panthers employee: Here are harassment details NFL won't listen to
A former employee of the Carolina Panthers -- who says she was a victim of sexual harassment by outgoing team owner Jerry Richardson for “many years” -- has come forward...
Amazon stock surges as quarterly profits double
Main Street may under-stand Amazon better than Wall Street. While analysts forecast first-quarter profits at Jeff Bezos’ e-commerce juggernaut would fall under the weight of skyrocketing investments, Amazon on Thursday...
Senate ethics panel scolds Menendez over gift scandal
The Senate Ethics Committee on Thursday formally admonished Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey over his relationship with fat-cat pal and donor Dr. Salomon Melgen. In a letter, the...
Colin Jost and Michael Che won't save the Emmys
It doesn’t matter that “Saturday Night Live” cast members and “Weekend Update” anchors Michael Che and Colin Jost have been named to host the 2018 Emmy Awards on Sept. 17....
Tyler Austin finally gets a (shorter) brawl suspension
Tyler Austin will miss the next four games after MLB ruled on his appeal Thursday following the first baseman’s role in the April 11 brawl in Boston, where he charged...
Former HSBC exec gets 2 years in prison for currency scam
A British trader accused of bragging that ripping off a client was like “f—ing Christmas” was sentenced to two years in prison on Thursday amid a global crackdown on currency...
Feds seized more than a dozen of Michael Cohen's phones
Manhattan federal prosecutors seized as many as 16 cell phones when the FBI raided the home, office and hotel room of President Trump's personal lawyer Michael Cohen. Prosecutor Thomas McKay...
Otto Warmbier's parents sue North Korea over son's death
The parents of Otto Warmbier are accusing North Korea of murdering their son and torturing him during his 18 months in captivity in the reclusive regime in a federal lawsuit...
Here’s proof that teens really just need a nap
That kid dozing in the back of class may be smarter than you think. Researchers at the University of Delaware and University of Pennsylvania found that teens who napped routinely...
Photos show 'secret' Pompeo meeting with Kim Jong Un
The White House has released photos from CIA Director Mike Pompeo's "secret" trip to Pyongyang — which show the new secretary of state chatting and shaking hands with North Korean...
Gary Sanchez crushes walkoff homer for Yankees sweep
After three straight games in which the Yankees pounded the Twins into submission, it seemed Minnesota might finally have turned the tables. A brilliant performance from right-hander Kyle Gibson helped...
Delta-obsessed couple has airline-themed wedding
Love was seriously in the air for two Delta Air Lines superfans, who recently tied the knot in a Delta-themed wedding. As Memphis, Tenn. couple Bess Wohlner and Jeremy Simons...
Formerly paralyzed ESPN star: 'I was locked in my own body'
Victoria Arlen is the picture of confidence. Truly: Right now, the 23-year-old ESPN personality is gracing giant billboards in Times Square, striking yoga poses in sporty Jockey’s underwear. It’s difficult...
Stormy Daniels thinks Cohen may have her confidential info
Stormy Daniels' former lawyer shared confidential information about her with President Trump's personal attorney Michael Cohen — and now she wants to keep the commander-in-chief from getting his hands on...
Good girl Rachel McAdams gets steamy in 'Disobedience'
“Disobedience” opens with an ailing Orthodox Jewish rabbi (Anton Lesser) giving what will be his last sermon, on the nature of free will, a divine gift given only to humans....
Eddie Olczyk loving hockey, Derby grind after cancer fight
There were dates and goals that one by one Eddie Olczyk crossed off: the Breeders’ Cup, his daughter’s December graduation from Alabama, returning to the Blackhawks booth and finally Feb....
Alexa will now try to teach your kids some manners
Alexa’s new missions: encourage kids to ask questions more politely and get them to bed on time. The voice assistant that lives inside Amazon’s Echo speakers will soon thank kids...
Cops bust owner of pit bull that attacked subway rider
The owner of a pit bull who chomped down on a subway rider's shoe has been arrested and charged with assault and reckless endangerment. Cops nabbed Ruben Roncallo of Brooklyn...
Chinese start-ups hire attractive women to ‘motivate’ male coders
It might sound like something that belongs in an episode of HBO’s "Silicon Valley," which spoofs the eccentricities of US start-up culture, but this is real. Start-up tech companies in...
Japan unveils Transformers-style robot
TOKYO - A Transformers-style, humanoid robot that can shapeshift into a sports car in about 60 seconds was unveiled in Japan on Wednesday. The “J-deite RIDE” robot is the brainchild...
Teens take selfie on bridge moments before it collapses
Three young women – including two teenagers – suffered multiple fractures after falling more than 30 feet off a rundown bridge as they posed for selfies. The horror accident happened...
America's troubled fighter jet has a 'top secret' problem
The United States has just finished the first operational deployment of the controversial F-35 stealth fighter. We don’t know how it went. And we won't know how it went. The...
Protesters say alleged Pamplona gang rapists got off easy
MADRID — Women's rights groups protested Thursday after a court in northern Spain sentenced five men to nine years each in prison for the lesser crime of sexual abuse in...
Gov. Andrew 'Nixon' Cuomo, Trump's Saudi gamble and other comments
Policy wonk: Cynthia Nixon Has Already Won Democrats took a big step toward “total control in Albany” and “a progressive transformation of New York” when the state Senate’s Independent Democratic...
Even GM behind Budenholzer split gives strong endorsement
Hawks general manager Travis Schlenk said at a news conference in Atlanta on Thursday the team’s official divorce from Mike Budenholzer was “harmonious” and “was as mutual as a parting...
'Fake' $5 coin turns out to be worth millions
When a coin collector was told his mysterious $5 discovery was a fake by numerous experts, he began to believe it himself. But he is now on course to becoming...
Paul Ryan forces out House priest
US House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan forced out the Jesuit priest who had served as House chaplain since 2011, in an apparent partisan squabble, a new report said Thursday....
One-handed linebacker not picked yet but save the pity
ARLINGTON, Texas — If you spend time feeling sorry for Shaquem Griffin, he’s going to beat you. “Don’t have no pity, don’t take it easy on me, because I’m going...
'I am Jack the Ripper' postcard to be auctioned
A postcard believed to have been penned by notorious serial killer Jack the Ripper will go up for auction next week in the UK. The chilling postcard -- which taunts...
This could be why knife crime is rising in England
Knife crime in England and Wales rose by nearly a quarter last year -- and critics say that a drop in stop-and-frisk tactics is to blame. Local police recorded 39,598...
City doubles security barriers to protect pedestrians from terror attacks
The city plans to add 3,000 new security barriers — twice the number proposed in January — on sidewalks and plazas to protect pedestrians from terrorists trying to run them...
Facebook exec grilled by UK Parliament over data leaks
A top Facebook executive got grilled Thursday by British lawmakers, who angrily demanded answers about the company’s data leak scandal. At a hearing before Parliament’s Digital, Culture, Media and Sport...
Developer Michael Shvo settles art sales tax case for $3.5 million
Michael Shvo, the luxury broker turned developer, has settled his ongoing art sales criminal tax case for roughly $3.5 million, including penalties, The Post has learned. “We are pleased that...
The chilling moment a 'Cops' sound man was killed during shootout
A judge in Omaha, Nebraska, ordered the release of footage that shows the fatal shooting of a "Cops" sound technician. Bryce Dion was caught in the crossfire at a Wendy's...
'Atlanta' star loves Beyoncé just as much as the rest of us
“It’s been so long since I had a weekend,” says Brian Tyree Henry, the “Atlanta” star who’s currently playing to sold-out Broadway audiences in Kenneth Lonergan’s “Lobby Hero,” alongside Chris...
What Giant who played with Rosen and Darnold thinks about draft
All the NFL draft analysts and scouts seeking to uncover the secret to this quarterback class should have paid a visit to Damien Mama, a young guard trying to impress...
How Josh Allen is trying to save reputation after offensive tweets
Josh Allen's apology tour continues. The former Wyoming quarterback phoned ESPN's Stephen A. Smith after 2 a.m. on Thursday morning, apologizing for racially insensitive tweets that surfaced online hours before...
NJ has one of the highest arrest rates for marijuana
Despite being closer to legalizing marijuana than ever before, New Jersey has the highest arrest rate for pot of all other US states — except Wyoming, a recent study shows....
Dad charged in toddler death went to jail for son's drowning
A man charged in the death of his toddler daughter -- found in a suitcase near New Jersey train tracks this month -- went to jail in connection with his...
Suspected subway shover in 'MAGA' hat arrested
Cop have busted the “Make America Great Again” hat-wearing thug who allegedly shoved a Hispanic man onto the subway tracks at Union Square, police sources said. Willie Ames was nabbed on...
Instagram will finally let you download all your pictures
One of the features users have been clamoring for from Instagram is finally available, albeit only in the web version of the app for the time being. You can now...
'Degrading' breastaurant chain accused of rating servers on looks
A group of servers at a Twin Peaks in Illinois were graded on their bodies before shifts and were forced to wear lingerie so revealing that police issued citations for...
America’s $1 trillion student debt problem heads into its sixth year
Student debt has been a $1 trillion problem for at least six years. Six years ago, on April 25, 2012, activists took to the streets to mark the country’s outstanding...
Joy Reid apparently fat-shamed Rosie, praised Trump in old posts
MSNBC’s Joy Reid may be a star of the #Resistance movement, but she reportedly sided with “kick-ass funny" Donald Trump and fat-shamed Rosie O'Donnell over a decade ago at the...
Odell Beckham takes a 'terrific' step back from injury
Any football activity this time of year involving Odell Beckham Jr. is worth noting, given that he is coming off surgery to repair a fractured left ankle. And so, the...
Cowboys star to Giants: Please keep Eli Manning
ARLINGTON, Texas — Dave Gettleman had at least one big fan in Dallas as he passed on drafting a quarterback Thursday night by taking Saquon Barkley with the No. 2...
James Harden's rumored new girlfriend is not a Kardashian
The Houston Rockets point guard was first linked to Ashanti earlier this month.
Sumo husband-wife coaching duo fired for sexually harassing students
A husband and wife who coached a top high school sumo wrestling club in Japan have been fired for sexually harassing students, according to a report Friday. The wife allegedly...
Son of single mom killed in van attack 'knows his mother is gone'
A 7-year-old boy learned this week that his mom — among the 10 people killed by the Toronto van killer — wouldn't be coming home ever again Renuka Amarasingha, a single...
Mike Pompeo confirmed as secretary of state
The Senate on Thursday voted to confirm defense hardliner Mike Pompeo as secretary of state to replace Rex Tillerson, who vacated the position after a stream of criticism from President...
Is this Roger Goodell's plan to avoid chorus of NFL Draft boos?
ARLINGTON, Texas — Roger Goodell may have found a foolproof way to not get booed for a night. The commissioner will kick off the NFL draft Thursday at AT&T Stadium...
Iranians urged to use new app with 'Death to America' emoji
Iran is encouraging its citizens to download a new messaging app that features a “Death to America” emoji, according to reports. The domestically-produced app, called Soroush, features a series of...
Woman's death in pill-strewn bathroom ruled a homicide
A Queens woman found dead in a tub last year with prescription medications "all over the place" in the bathroom did not die of an overdose — and had suffered...
Pro-Trump social media duo appear to lie under oath
Diamond and Silk, the Trump-loving video-blogging sisters the president hailed as “warriors” on Thursday, later testified under oath that they had never been paid by the Trump campaign — although...
Special master appointed to review Cohen documents seized in raid
Just hours after President Trump declared that his personal lawyer Michael Cohen only does a “tiny, tiny little fraction” of his legal work, a judge appointed an independent arbiter to...
Mike Breen: Mark Jackson hire would be good for Knicks, tough for me
ESPN play-by-play man Mike Breen talks with The Post’s Justin Terranova about Mark Jackson’s chances with the Knicks, the rise of the 76ers and the return of Rajon Rondo. Q:...
Chris Russo is making himself a marked man at WFAN
Is it possible that, at WFAN, the lesser-hated member of "Mike & the Mad Dog" is the one returning? As Mike Francesa controversially makes his way back, Chris Russo is...
Trump will visit United Kingdom to meet with Theresa May
President Trump will visit the United Kingdom to meet with Prime Minister Theresa May this summer, the British government announced on Thursday. “Delighted that President @realDonaldTrump will visit the UK...
Economists are freaking out over this checking account trend
How much money is in your checking account? Here’s why it matters -- and what it might say about you. Markets are experiencing another period of volatility this week and...
Fossils reveal ancient face-off between humans and giant sloth
BOURNEMOUTH, England - Scientists have uncovered evidence of ancient humans engaged in a deadly face-off with a giant sloth, showing for the first time how our ancestors might have tackled...
College adds 'Cry Closet' for stressed-out students
Students at the University of Utah will have the opportunity to relieve stress during finals week by locking themselves in the school’s Cry Closet for a short period of time....
Sculpture of Roman emperor found in unusual locale
Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered an extremely rare marble head depicting the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. The head, which shows the emperor with wavy hair and a beard, was discovered...
Kim Jong Un's sister to join him for historic South Korea summit
The historic inter-Korea summit will be a family affair. Kim Jong Un will be accompanied by his sister Kim Yo Jong as he meets with South Korean President Moon Jae-in...
The question every woman asks early in a romance
It’s a question that all women have asked during stints of singledom: Are you actually dating someone, or are you just friends who have sex and see each other three...
Domino's worker gets big dough for being crushed by 400 pounds of cheese
This former pizza worker has a little slice of the good life coming to him. A onetime Domino’s Pizza employee is $180,000 richer after winning a settlement earlier this month...
Trump's 'Fox & Friends' interview being used against Cohen
Manhattan federal prosecutors have already seized on President Trump's comments on "Fox & Friends" Thursday morning to discredit statements made by his personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, who's under criminal investigation...
There's a reason why runners seem so happy
People who run regularly are probably already well aware of this, but now there's concrete data to prove that running actually makes you happier. According to a new university study,...
Senate committee passes bill that would protect Mueller
A key Senate committee on Thursday passed a bill that would protect special counsel Robert Mueller — whom President Trump has repeatedly criticized over the Russia investigation. Republicans said the...
How to figure out the bill no matter who you're with
Check, please. Settling the bill can be awkward, especially when you’re out on a first date, with friends or even distant family. Apps like Foodivide and Splitwise can help do...
Congress grills EPA chief over allegations of ethics violations
WASHINGTON — A defiant Scott Pruitt dismissed the ethics investigations into his leadership of the Environmental Protection Agency as “half-truths” and falsehoods generated by critics who want to damage the...
Mexican rapper admits to dissolving students' bodies in acid
A Mexican rapper and YouTube star confessed this week to dissolving the bodies of three missing film students in acid — at the behest of a drug cartel, according to...
Ronda Rousey still can't talk UFC demise without breaking down
The tears flowed Wednesday night as Ronda Rousey opened up about the two devastating losses that ended her UFC career. “I did a whole lot of crying, isolating myself,” a...
Fisherman catches 120-pound ‘granddaddy of all catfish'
A Florida fisherman recently caught a 120-pound blue catfish in the state’s panhandle, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) announced on Monday. While fishing on the Choctawhatchee River, Joel...
Trump details Pompeo's 'very secret' meeting with Kim
President Trump on Thursday said CIA Director Mike Pompeo had “a great meeting” with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un when the two had a secret sit-down over Easter weekend....
Steve Cohen's hedge fund sued over use of another fund's name
Billionaire Steven Cohen’s hedge fund was sued on Wednesday by a San Francisco money manager seeking to stop it from using its name on a new investing project. Aperio Group...
Southwest says deadly engine disaster is hurting business
Southwest Airlines on Thursday warned that fallout from a fatal midair explosion last week will weigh on second-quarter bookings, as investigators continued to probe the events that led to the...
Teacher on leave for showing teen girls 'highly offensive' sex ed videos
A high school gym teacher in Virginia was yanked out of the classroom after showing two “highly offensive” sex education videos produced by a frank-talking YouTube personality. Frank Lawson, head...
The moment thief holds 65-year-old victim at gunpoint
Surveillance video shows the terrifying moment a hooded thief points a gun at a Queens man's head before beating and robbing him. The 65-year-old resident was walking to his Floral...
Pete Carroll fires back at ex-Seahawks Sherman and Bennett
Pete Carroll isn't backing down from the dismantled Legion of Boom. After former Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman chastised Carroll's coaching methods in the offseason, Seattle's head coach responded Monday in...
Trump too 'busy' to get Melania a gift for her birthday
President Trump admitted in a phone interview by "Fox & Friends" on Thursday — his wife Melania’s birthday — that he didn’t have time to get her a gift. When...
You can play out your fairytale dreams in the castle that inspired 'Sleeping Beauty'
If you’ve ever dreamed of being a Disney prince or princess then you’ll be pleased to know that there’s not far to travel to reach a fairytale castle. Neuschwanstein Castle...
Royal fanatics can now buy royal wedding-themed sex toys
Passionate royalists can get a buzz ahead of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding — with limited-edition sex toys celebrating the occasion. The mini vibrators are being sold for $14...
Trump begins distancing himself from Cohen after FBI raid
President Trump has admitted for the first time that his personal lawyer Michael Cohen represented him in the “crazy Stormy Daniels deal,” despite previously denying that he knew about the...
Trump praises Kanye for his 'great taste'
The bromance between President Trump and Kanye West continued Thursday, with the commander-in-chief commending the rapper's smarts and "good taste."
Woman raped by alleged Golden State Killer 'thrilled' he's caught
The youngest victim of the Golden State Killer — who was just 13 when the monster raped her in 1977 — called his arrest “the greatest thing ever." Margaret Wardlow,...
There is a 'tsunami' of match-fixing infiltrating tennis
An independent review of corruption in tennis found that the sport "faces a serious integrity problem" at its lower levels — a "tsunami," according to one person interviewed — but...
Tesla's head of Autopilot is leaving company
Tesla said Jim Keller, who had been in charge of the electric car maker’s controversial Autopilot software, has left the company. Keller will be replaced by Pete Bannon, who has...
Browns' Baker Mayfield momentum: Real or massive smokescreen?
The mystery around the No. 1 pick is only getting juicier as the hours tick down to draft night. For so long, USC's Sam Darnold was the presumed selection. In...
12-year-old girl abducted on walk home from school: police
A 12-year-old developmentally delayed girl was abducted as she walked home from school in Colorado, authorities said. Raeanna Rosencrans was last seen at about 3 p.m. Wednesday near D ½...
Inside America's new lynching memorial
The National Memorial for Peace and Justice, a new monument in Montgomery, Alabama, honors the thousands of people killed in racist lynchings.
South Korea hits pause to soak in historic summit
SEOUL - With a giant TV screen in its capital, and a break from classes for students to watch live coverage, much of South Korea will hit the pause button...
10 UN aid workers missing in South Sudan
JUBA - Ten aid workers have gone missing in South Sudan’s Yei town in unclear circumstances, the U.N. Humanitarian Coordinator for South Sudan said on Thursday. Alain Noudehou said in...
Ugly Josh Allen tweets emerge at the worst time
Josh Allen is kicking off his pre-draft festivities with an apology tour. After racially insensitive tweets from his high school days surfaced online, the former Wyoming quarterback apologized Wednesday night,...
Israel threatens Iran amid surge in confrontations in Syria
RIYADH - Israel would retaliate against any Iranian attack on Tel Aviv by striking Tehran, Israel’s defense minister said in remarks published on Thursday, as the arch-foes faced off over...
Portland tennis director pleads guilty to child porn
PORTLAND, Ore. — The former director of Portland's city tennis program has pleaded guilty to child pornography charges. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports that 44-year-old Thomas Zachary Rouse entered his plea on...
China touts new 'Guam killer' missile
BEIJING — China confirmed Thursday it had put into service a new missile that Chinese media have dubbed the “Guam killer” for its ability to hit the US Pacific Ocean...
Ronny Jackson withdraws as VA secretary nominee
President Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs withdrew from consideration Thursday, saying the “false allegations” against him have become a “distraction.” Dr. Ronny Jackson, the White House...
Norovirus confirmed after 50 college students fall ill in New York
CLINTON, N.Y. — Officials at an upstate New York college have confirmed that norovirus sickened over 50 students. Hamilton College said Wednesday that testing confirmed norovirus. The highly contagious bug...
'Four sambucas!': Drunk girl tries to order drinks at DJ booth
DJs normally don’t serve drinks, but that didn't stop this hilariously drunk British woman from trying to order four sambucas at the DJ booth in Manchester. “The bar’s over there,...
Pruitt faces grilling on Capitol Hill over spending, ethics scandals
WASHINGTON — Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt faces potentially make-or-break hearings Thursday on Capitol Hill, where he is expected to be peppered with questions about spending and ethics scandals...
New Yorkers shame line-cutter back where he belongs
The only thing worse than waiting in a long line is watching some jerk try to sneak their way past everyone and jump to the front. In New York City,...
The imploding Sonny Gray somehow went home happy
Sonny Gray looked first and foremost at the bottom line. And the bottom line contained a Yankees victory, 7-4 over Minnesota at the Stadium Wednesday. On the journey down to...
Where the Giants could turn if they don't snag Saquon Barkley
For the Giants, most draft roads — but not all — lead to Saquon Barkley. Anyone convinced the franchise’s highest draft pick in 37 years must be used to secure...
Gleyber Torres is getting better with each game
Gleyber Torres played his fourth straight game at second base after being called up from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. He doubled and scored in the Yankees' 7-4 win over the Twins Wednesday night...
Stanford coach: I'd pick Sam Darnold over Josh Rosen
ARLINGTON, Texas — David Shaw didn’t hesitate. He didn’t second-guess himself. Or ride both sides of the fence. If the Stanford coach was picking between the two quarterback prospects from...
A visit to Saquon Barkley's tiny hometown reveals who he really is
COPLAY, Pa. — Here in this close-knit little town of 3,500 people, they are counting down the hours until the native son they call Sa Sa (pronounced: Say Say) is...
Senate committee expected to vote on bill to protect Mueller
WASHINGTON — The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to vote on a bill to protect special counsel Robert Mueller's job — legislation that has split Republicans as President Donald Trump...
Yankees' under-the-radar reliever saves the day
A layman would call what Chasen Shreve found before him in the seventh inning a real fixer-upper. Yeah, the Yankees lefty reliever inherited a mess. The Twins already had put...
Larry Brown bullish on Mudiay if he gets in 'unbelievable' shape
Former Knicks coach Larry Brown, who was close to a commitment from Emmanuel Mudiay to play at SMU, said the only thing standing in the 22-year-old point guard’s way to...
Two LTs say Saquon Barkley can be a Gold Jacket guy
Dave Gettleman was the football coach at Spackenkill High in Poughkeepsie when then-Giants general manager George Young changed the fortunes of the franchise forever by drafting a Hall of Fame...
Brandon Drury passes first rehab game with flying colors
Brandon Drury went 2-for-4 for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday in his first rehab game since being sidelined with blurred vision and migraines on April 7. He played seven innings at...
De Blasio's Charter Revision Commission holds first public meeting
Mayor de Blasio's handpicked Charter Revision Commission held its first public hearing Wednesday with little fanfare as a only nine people testified. Although de Blasio asked the commission to concentrate...
The key to fixing Steven Matz: It's all in his head
ST . LOUIS — Paging Dr. Callaway. Paging Dr. Eiland. Not only do Mickey Callaway and pitching coach Dave Eiland have to have advanced degrees in pitching mechanics for the...
Hillary went on 'f--k-laced' rant against 'disgusting' Trump during debate prep, book claims
Hillary Clinton went on a “f--k-laced fusillade” against “disgusting” Donald Trump during a 2016 debate preparation session amid her frustration at appearing inauthentic to voters, a new book about the...
Tyler Austin has made Greg Bird's injury a virtual non-issue
Is Tyler Austin a guy now? Has the fifth time proven a charm for the feisty first baseman-outfielder? It might be too early to render an official judgment. No need...
Officials: 3-year-old girl killed in fire was home alone
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Authorities say a 3-year-old girl killed in a house fire in Pennsylvania was home alone when the flames broke out. Police tell PennLive.com that Willow Williams' mother...
TV reporter charged in ballpark punch no longer with the station
MILWAUKEE — A Milwaukee television reporter charged with a felony for allegedly hitting another reporter at a Brewers baseball game is no longer with the station. WITI-TV reported in a...
Suburb: Half-car divorce joke an 'eyesore' and must go
EDGERTON, Kan. — A Kansas City suburb is pressuring the owner of a cut-in-half car adorned with a sign reading, "Divorced. She got ½," to junk the junker. The Kansas...
Scientists release most detailed star chart of the Milky Way
BERLIN — The European Space Agency released the most accurate census yet of stars in the Milky Way and neighboring galaxies Wednesday, providing astronomers with a wealth of new data...
School district votes to allow teachers, staff to carry weapons
HAMILTON, Ohio — A school board at a southwest Ohio district where a student shot and wounded two classmates has voted to allow teachers and staff to carry weapons. WLWT-TV...
Drafty Stitches still on the board
Get a load of Harvey! Sorehead gave up the go-ahead run Tuesday before the Mets bailed him out. As reporters circled he told them “No chance, I have nothing to...
'Cocaine cowboy' gets 11 years in prison after 26 years on the run
MIAMI — A quarter-century after fleeing from the law, a man dubbed the last of Miami's "cocaine cowboys" was sentenced Wednesday to 11 years in prison for playing a key...
Ex-substitute teacher outpitches Kershaw in Marlins' win
LOS ANGELES — Trevor Richards has worked as a substitute teacher and in a brewery, just trying to make ends meet while he chased a major league career. He outworked...
Larry Nassar's ex-boss allegedly paid students $100 an hour for nude medical exams
The former boss of convicted USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar would often pay medical students up to $100 an hour for nude modeling sessions and invasive practice exams —...
Mayfield recreates Brett Favre's iconic 1991 draft-day photo
Let it not be said Baker Mayfield doesn't know his NFL draft history. In the 1991 NFL Draft, Brett Favre took the call advising him that the Falcons had made...
12 kids dead after train crashes into school bus in India
LUCKNOW, India — Police say at least 12 children were killed when a train crashed into their school bus at an unmanned railroad crossing in northern India. Top police officer...