April 30, 2018
Mexico-California drug tunnel operator gets 10 years in prison
SAN DIEGO — A man who operated a drug tunnel that ran more than 400 yards from Mexico to California has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Manuel Gallegos-Jimenez,...
Former federal prosecutor's body pulled from river
NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. — Police in New York say they've pulled the body of a former assistant U.S. attorney from a river. For nearly three decades, George Burgasser worked as...
Wily Stitches: Super Genius
Right place, right time. An off-duty police officer helped a mother save her daughter from a wild coyote in Mount Pleasant on Sunday. The coyote was said to be moving...
Yankees offense disappears as Astros halt winning streak at nine
HOUSTON — The Yankees’ biggest problem Monday night was on the mound, but it wasn’t their struggling right-hander Sonny Gray. Instead it was the Astros’ Charlie Morton, the same pitcher...
Police commissioner kept $245K job amid hooker allegations
The police commissioner of a small Long Island village got reappointed to his cushy $245,000-a-year post amid allegations he took an all-expenses-paid trip that included hookers, court records show. Stephen...
Teen dies after prom night car crash, 3 injured
MONROE, Ohio — School officials in southwest Ohio say one of four teenagers involved in a prom night car crash has died. The teen who died was a 17-year-old girl...
Twitter to launch original programming
Twitter is about to look busier than a Times Square billboard. The social media platform is leaning into video with a slew of deals for original programming with the likes...
Mom whipped son with vacuum cord for not cleaning: police
STAMFORD, Conn. — A Connecticut woman is accused of whipping her 11-year-old son with a vacuum cleaner power cord after the boy refused to stop playing video games and help...
Mnuchin on recession possibility: 'I don't buy that at all'
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Don’t be fooled by recent market turmoil, the broader economy shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told an audience of...
LA organic eatery opening NYC outpost in Seaport's Pier 17
You’ve heard of farm-to-table restaurants — now get ready for pier-to-pier. Malibu Farm, a renowned oceanfront wharf eatery on the Pacific Coast Highway west of Los Angeles, plans to open...
This is what Robert Mueller reportedly plans to ask Trump
Special counsel Robert Mueller has put together a comprehensive series of about four dozen questions he would like to ask President Trump regarding the Russia investigation, a newly revealed copy...
Brooklyn complex faces opposition from neighbors
As the proposal for the $900 million, mixed-use Brooklyn complex known as 80 Flatbush wends its way through the city’s public-review process, it faces opposition over density, congestion and what...
NYC hotels are celebrating the royal wedding in unique ways
The Big Apple has caught royal wedding fever — with hotels offering cheeky, UK-themed goodies for those interested in celebrating Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s special day. In Manhattan, there...
Yankees learn hard way where they stand in Astros rivalry
HOUSTON — The American League pennant still runs through this newly minted baseball town. The Yankees probably didn’t need to see the Astros firsthand to know that reality. Yet this...
How will DNA testing services affect affirmative action?
A while back, I found myself wondering in this column what would happen if self-driving cars screwed up. Who’d be at fault? Pretty soon afterward an Arizona pedestrian was killed...
Scaramucci throws support behind convicted felon Grimm
Anthony Scaramucci must have some time on his hands -- and a soft spot for a convicted felon attempting a political comeback. Scaramucci -- the short-lived White House communications director...
This 7-Eleven has a unique way to stop loitering, panhandling
MODESTO, Calif. — A 7-Eleven in California has found a way to keep people from panhandling and loitering outside the store: crank up classical music. Sukhi Sandhu, who owns the...
Yankees don't want season grind catching up to Aaron Judge
HOUSTON — Pointing out that Aaron Judge had played in the first 27 games this season and the Yankees were aware Judge had left shoulder surgery in the offseason, Aaron...
White House delays tariffs on EU, Canada and Mexico
WASHINGTON — The White House said Monday it would postpone a decision on imposing tariffs on US imports of steel and aluminum from the European Union, Canada and Mexico for...
Why you should keep an eye on your bonds
Everyone tends to pay a lot of attention to the stock market and very little attention to bonds. Why? Because they don’t think they have any money invested in the...
How comic books taught America about the Holocaust
Before high schools taught about the Holocaust, before there were dedicated museums and before “Schindler’s List,” kids learned about the horrors of Hitler from comic-book superheroes. At a time when...
WhatsApp CEO bails on Facebook over privacy concerns
Facebook’s data practices are causing problems within the company, too. Jan Koum, chief executive of the popular chat app WhatsApp, which Facebook purchased for $19 billion in 2014, is leaving...
Man arrested for trying to steal an airplane
A homeless man was arrested for allegedly attempting to steal an airplane at the Crystal River Airport in Citrus County, Fla. on Saturday morning, according to authorities. Timothy Winburn, 35,...
Why 'sell in May and go away' remains true for Wall Street
Sell in May and go away. That’s an old Wall Street saying concerning the stock market that — basically — has no basis in logic except for the fact that...
Mom who left kids to die in hot car to 'teach them a lesson' gets jail
WEATHERFORD, Texas — A North Texas mother whose two toddlers died in a hot car last May has been sentenced to two 20-year prison terms to be served simultaneously. A...
Port Authority sets new rules for JFK after blizzard chaos
The crews of airplanes flying into JFK Airport during major storms will have to get approval to land there or will have to go somewhere else, Port Authority officials announced...
Nets owner being sued by Russian Olympics whistleblower
Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov has been sued in New York State Court by Grigory Rodchenkov, the whistleblower who exposed Russian cheating at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. “With today’s filings,...
Maker of pet food that sickened dogs offers to pay for euthanasia costs
Just like companies who make food for human consumption, dog food makers have to be held to the highest possible standards to ensure that their products don’t cause illness or,...
Man pleads guilty to killing wife found in exploded home
MADISON, Wis. — A Wisconsin man accused of fatally shooting his wife and then blowing up his home in September to cover up the killing was sentenced to life in...
Jose Reyes comes full family circle with young Braves star
Jose Reyes was teammates with the father, and beginning Tuesday he will get to play against the son. Ronald Acuna Jr., the Braves’ stud outfield prospect, will be on display...
Vet accused of trafficking heroin inside puppies to stand trial in US
A Venezuelan veterinarian -- busted overseas for allegedly trafficking heroin inside of puppies -- has been extradited to New York, according to law enforcement sources. Accused drug runner Andres Lopez...
Man claiming to hunt Bigfoot charged with child porn
MONETT, Ark. — Authorities say an Arkansas man under investigation for claiming he tracked Bigfoot for the US government has been arrested on a child pornography charge. The Northwest Arkansas...
Israel reportedly warns it will strike Iran directly if attacked
Israeli defense and political sources have told Russia and the United States that if Iran or its proxy, Hezbollah, attack Israel from neighboring Syria, the Jewish state would strike Iran...
'Hamilton' actor criticizes crowd for using phones during show
SALT LAKE CITY — The lead actor in a production of the Tony Award-winning musical "Hamilton" has called out Salt Lake City theater-goers who pulled out their cellphones during performances...
Morgan Stanley boosting salaries for college recruits
Morgan Stanley is boosting salaries for its youngest bankers by as much as 25 percent — plunking down as much as $215,000 annually for business-school recruits after they've been at...
Pelicans attack graduates during ceremony
MALIBU, Calif. — A pair of pelicans crashed a graduation ceremony at Pepperdine University in the California beachfront community of Malibu over the weekend. The long-beaked birds flew in Saturday...
Movie theater issues dress code so people stop wearing PJs
A theater in New Zealand issued a dress code after management noticed an “increasing trend” in people wearing pajamas, onesies and bathrobes to the establishment. Hawera Cinemas, located in Hawera...
7 ways you may be fat-shaming your friends without knowing it
Thankfully, fat-shaming in our society is generally seen as unacceptable, and we are seeing more body positive and plus-size models in the mainstream media. But, fat-shaming isn’t always as obvious...
Mike Francesa is going to keep doing this as long as he wants
You thought Mike Francesa’s first retirement tour was long. Well, wait until you get a load of this next one. Francesa begins his old job with a new shift at...
The team getting in the way of Knicks' path to Budenholzer
If the Knicks’ top two coaching desires are Mike Budenholzer and David Fizdale, that doesn’t necessarily guarantee they snare either. Fizdale has interviewed with Atlanta, Charlotte and Phoenix. And Budenholzer?...
11 members of migrant 'caravan' arrested at US border
Federal authorities on Monday busted 11 members of the Central American caravan for illegally crossing into the United States, according to broadcast reports. Two Salvadorans, six Hondurans, and three Guatemalans...
Mom punched in the face in road rage attack slapped with fine
A single mom who was punched in the face in a sickening road rage attack has been hauled before judges for starting the row. Bianca Lee Sams, 22, was struck...
Pence's doctor accused Ronny Jackson of medical misconduct
Former White House doctor Ronny Jackson has been accused of medical misconduct by Vice President Mike Pence's physician, a report said Monday. Pence's doctor wrote the White House a memo...
Retired police chief 'embarrassed' he worked with Golden State Killer suspect
Suspected Golden State Killer Joseph DeAngelo put on an act for years during his time as a police officer — appearing to be "just one of the guys" — while...
Surging Yankees aren't even at peak of their offensive powers
HOUSTON — Glance at the MLB leaderboard for team hitting and the initial belief is the Yankees have several Pete Roses, a few Hank Aarons, possibly a Jose Altuve and...
Silver's ex-doctor pal dishes on first time meeting him
A once-prominent cancer doctor took the witness stand at Sheldon Silver’s corruption retrial Monday, telling jurors he was lured into a corrupt scheme by the former head of the state...
Raptors rookie is first line of defense against LeBron James
The first thing you must realize is coach Dwane Casey and the Toronto Raptors are not crazy. They know you do not stop LeBron James with one player. “It’s the...
97-year-old Paulist priest says he still has work to do
A Manhattan priest — the oldest living member of the Paulist order — says that even though he’s 97, he’s got so much work to do, there’s barely any time...
Teen called a 'closet racist' for dress she wore to prom
Keziah Daum is not apologizing for wearing what she calls a "beautiful" Chinese cheongsam dress to her high school prom, despite receiving backlash from thousands of people online calling her...
Saquon Barkley has support of ex-Giant who has been there
It’s no surprise one of the Giants’ last franchise running backs loves the Saquon Barkley pick. Brandon Jacobs sees Barkley as a player the Giants can build a Super Bowl...
Body of 4-year-old boy swept out to sea found days after tragedy
KITTY HAWK, N.C. — The body of a 4-year-old New Hampshire boy swept out to sea while walking with his mother on a North Carolina beach has been recovered. Authorities...
Lawyer for trust claims $457M Powerball ticket
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A lawyer working for a trust is claiming a $457 million Powerball ticket sold at a Pennsylvania convenience store, leaving state lottery officials with no details about...
Man claims comic buyer stiffed him through PayPal loophole
A Canadian man exploited a PayPal loophole to steal a Rockland County man’s rare and pricey comic book, according to a new lawsuit filed in Manhattan Civil court Monday. James...
Series captures Serena Williams through life, marriage and health scare
Shortly after Serena Williams gave birth to daughter Olympia in September, she sat in her hospital bed doing her makeup so she could take pictures with her beautiful newborn. But...
Woman who found slain cop in her yard helped raise suspect
The woman who discovered the body of a slain cop in Maine later learned that she helped raise the man accused of killing him, according to reports. Kimberly Sirois reportedly discovered...
Michelle Wolf doubles down on controversial performance
Flame-throwing comic Michelle Wolf won’t back down from her controversial White House Correspondents’ Association performance, defiantly saying Monday she was never sought to “cater to the room.” Wolf stunned the...
'Genius' star sheds light on Picasso's tormented lover
Loving Pablo Picasso (Antonio Banderas) was sometimes a bruising job. The playboy painter juggled lovers, using them as inspiration while letting them know that they had to share him if...
Black bear climbs up New Jersey tree, takes a nap
A young black bear made itself at home in a treetop in a residential New Jersey neighborhood Monday, snoozing the day away while cops waited it out. The 200-pound bear...
Taxpayers have paid over $15M for Chris Christie's legal fees
Taxpayers have paid more than $15 million for former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's legal response to the George Washington Bridge scandal, according to records reviewed by the Associated Press,...
41-year-old ballet star keeps younger dancers on their toes
Wine may not be the only thing that improves with age. New York City Ballet’s Maria Kowroski says dancing can too. On Wednesday, she’ll perform in Balanchine’s “Agon,” and on...
Facebook investigating claim employee used job to stalk women online
A security engineer who is employed at Facebook has been accused of using their "privileged access" to personal data to stalk women online. The allegation was made on Sunday night...
Trump should keep pressure on North Korea to achieve peace
Who would have guessed that a Trump crowd 15 months into his presidency would be chanting, “Nobel! Nobel! Nobel!” As in Alfred Nobel, the Swedish inventor and philanthropist who created...
NBA playoffs loss now a legally acceptable excuse in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — A Salt Lake City lawyer asked a federal judge for a deadline extension after he says a 107-99 Jazz playoff loss prevented him from finishing his...
More New Yorkers would vote if elections were on a weekend
New York could dramatically boost voter participation by holding elections on weekends, according to a new survey. About 930 voters interviewed in a field survey by state Senate Democrats were...
Dodgers star done for the year in NL shocker
It was the last thing the reeling Dodgers wanted to hear. One of the team's brightest young stars, shortstop Corey Seager, will miss the rest of the season after undergoing...
Man sues cops and lifeguard who saved him from drowning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iv5luuG-SWo&feature=youtu.be FAIRFAX, Va. — A man who reportedly suffered a bipolar episode and tried to drown himself in a pool is suing the police officers and lifeguard who pulled him...
Boy dies in tumble dryer during game of hide-and-seek
HOUSTON — Police say a 10-year-old Houston boy died after he climbed into a tumble dryer during a game of hide-and-seek. The Harris County medical examiner’s office said Monday that...
AWOL marine charged in grandmother's murder
A marine who went AWOL was charged with murder on Saturday after his missing grandmother was found dead in North Carolina, police said. The body of Sallie Copeland Evans, 74,...
American Airlines passenger: Cops were called on me for flying 'fat and black'
An American Airlines passenger claims the cops were called on her for traveling while "fat and black." Amber Philips, 28, took to social media after a Thursday incident involving another...
Meet the Giants' intriguing new QB, and the coach he tortured
Lightning does not strike twice in the same place, but Kyle Lauletta does. “He did it twice in two years," Greg Gattuso, the head football coach at the University at...
The next push to soften parole: don't make them show up
If a parolee is late for an appointment with his parole officer, or if he looks like he violated the conditions of his release, he risks being sent to the...
NRA members won't be allowed to bring guns into Trump speech
They’ll have to lay down their arms for the president. National Rifle Association members must leave their guns at the door if they want to see President Trump and Vice...
Taxpayers will be footing the bill for Cuomo's gift to unions
When Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently signed a bill making it harder for government workers to escape labor unions, he said it was just “the first step of the resistance.” Translation:...
50 girls in four states mailed creepy packages at school
Creepy, unsolicited packages sent to two girls at an Alabama elementary school have prompted a probe to find out who's behind more than 50 similar packages ordered for underage girls...
Women should be tested for breast cancer at age 30, experts say
A mammogram at 40 may no longer be enough to combat breast cancer. The American College of Radiology and the Society of Breast Imaging are now recommending that women as...
Cynthia Nixon has already caved under pressure
Cynthia Nixon has caved on the one issue where she’d been a truly pleasant surprise: New York’s obscene subsidies for Hollywood film and TV production. Soon after announcing her left-wing...
Driver shoots at motorist in road rage incident
A road-rage incident turned violent in Queens on Monday when a driver shot up another motorist's car, cops say. A 36-year-old man was driving his white SUV on Cross Bay...
Teachers union head slams de Blasio over 'gender bias'
Teachers union president Michael Mulgrew took shots at the de Blasio administration on Monday for the second time in two weeks -- this time charging city leaders with gender bias...
Sheldon Silver's 'distasteful' defense
Opening arguments in the retrial of former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver laid it all out Monday. The prosecution said, “He abused his power for personal gain” — and the facts...
Siri has a potty mouth
Apple's virtual assistant Siri is under fire after it came to light that it has a surprising definition for the word "mother." On a Mac or iPhone, users can ask...
Student who confused New Jersey with British island namesake gets free trip
BOSTON — An American college student who didn't know the difference between the US state of New Jersey and the British Channel Island of Jersey is clear about the distinction...
Netanyahu's bombshell should finish off the Iran nuclear deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu just dropped his own bombshell on the Iran nuclear deal, citing a secret archive obtained by the Mossad that he says proves conclusively “Iran lied...
How to tell when online medical advice is bogus
Dr. Nina Shapiro has some thoughts about your WebMD habit. “Now, I like it when patients challenge me,” the pediatric head-and-neck surgeon tells The Post. “But it’s a little bit...
Ex-cop who killed Alton Sterling faces unrelated battery charge
BATON ROUGE, La. — A former Baton Rouge police officer who fatally shot a black man nearly two years ago, setting off widespread protests and clashes with police, now faces...
John McCain: I'm retiring — so now I can speak my mind
Cancer-stricken Sen. John McCain wrote in his new book that his current term would be his last so he believed he could speak his mind about the current political climate....
John Kelly reportedly called Trump an idiot
White House chief of staff John Kelly has reportedly told aides that President Trump is an "idiot" and that Kelly alone is the one "saving the country" from catastrophe. Kelly...
Iran's past lies are very important now
Critics of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s “Iran Lied” presentation on Monday quickly opined that it contained nothing new and, since it didn’t point to violations since the 2015 Iran...
Behind the joy of a Mets fan favorite, who brings more than energy
Brandon Nimmo sprinted to first base and pointed skyward to celebrate. He had merely drawn a walk in a pinch-hitting appearance in a recent tie game in the seventh inning...
America's air isn't getting cleaner as fast as it used to
DENVER — For decades America's air was getting cleaner as levels of a key smog ingredient steadily dropped. That changed about seven years ago when pollution reductions leveled off, a...
Man admits killing parents, sister, gets 3 life sentences
DES MOINES, Iowa — A central Iowa man has been given three life sentences after admitting in court that he fatally shot his parents and sister. Twenty-two-year-old Chase Nicholson pleaded...
Doctors save baby before pregnant mom dies after car crash
FLINT, Mich. — Authorities say doctors were able to deliver a pregnant woman's baby before she died following a car crash in Michigan. The crash happened early Saturday in Flint...
Schools chief partially apologizes for tweeting 'racism' story
City schools Chancellor Richard Carranza offered a semi-apology Monday for tweeting a story that cast Upper West Side parents opposed to a school desegregation plan as little more than wealthy...
Young Jets star is pumped to own this new Bills quarterback
Bills fans aren’t the only ones excited about the Josh Allen era. So is Jets safety Jamal Adams. Twitter user @actionjack69 posted a video of Allen, the Bills’ first-round pick...
Police arrest teen after 40-mile highway chase
GUILFORD, Conn. — Connecticut State Police have arrested an 18-year-old man they say led officers on a 40-mile, high-speed pursuit with three juveniles in his stolen car. Police say the...
Mike Myers dumps Soho penthouse for $13.2M
Funnyman Mike Myers' Soho penthouse just sold for $13.2 million, almost $3 million less than its original 2015 asking price, according to city property records. Myers, who recently revived his...
Brother of slain Cuomo aide recalls harrowing shooting
The half-brother of slain ex-Gov. Cuomo aide Carey Gabay on Monday recalled the harrowing moment he saw his brother with a bullet wound in his head -- and how they...
Roy Moore to sue accusers for 'political conspiracy'
Disgraced senate candidate Roy Moore said Monday that he is filing a lawsuit against three women who have accused the Alabama Republican of sexual misconduct. Moore said at a press...
Apple is rumored to be interested in Condé Nast
A fresh round of rumors about Condé Nast was ignited over the weekend — this time by a report that Apple could be eyeing all or part of the glitzy publisher...
White sorority sisters saying N-word in video face backlash
Warning: Footage contains offensive language Two white sorority sisters from different universities are reportedly under fire for videos in which they repeatedly used racial slurs. Footage posted on social media shows...
Famed handbag designer, husband of 72 years die hours apart
Famed handbag designer Judith Leiber, known for her whimsical bejeweled creations coveted by the rich and famous, died at her Long Island home over the weekend -- just hours after...
Man stabs wife with screwdriver inside Manhattan barbershop
Chilling video shows a man repeatedly stabbing his wife with a screwdriver while she sat in a Manhattan barbershop, cops said Monday. The dramatic security footage first shows the man...
New York Times Metro editor resigns after 'investigation'
The New York Times’ Metro editor resigned Monday following an “investigation” involving several women, according to sources. Wendell Jamieson is quitting “after an investigation,” Executive Editor Dean Baquet and Managing...
Two more GOP state senators may bow out
Republican efforts to keep control of the state Senate took another hit Monday when two popular GOP senators refused to say if they would run for re-election this fall. Long...
Hassan Whiteside and the Heat are officially at war
Hassan Whiteside told his side of the story, and now Pat Riley is telling his. The Heat president criticized his center on Monday after a season of discontent that ended...
China-based HNA drops deal to buy Skybridge Capital
The Mooch is out of luck, again. A group of Chinese investors is dropping its bid for Anthony Scaramucci’s SkyBridge Capital — leaving the one-time White House communications chief out...
What Lou Lamoriello's step back in Toronto means for Islanders
It’s unlikely to happen soon, but that doesn’t mean it won’t happen at all. The possibility of Lou Lamoriello leaving Toronto to save the Islanders is now even more relevant...
Facebook wants you to get notifications through your skin
Many believe social media is already too intrusive, but Facebook is planning to take things one step further — with a device that allows users to feel messages through their...
5 happy rainbow accessories for spring
Brighten up your look this season with one of these fun rainbow finds.
Animal hoarder given pet ban after animal cruelty conviction
A Queens animal hoarder convicted of 108 counts of animal cruelty dodged jail time at her sentencing Monday but was banned from owning pets for 10 years and was also...
Paddle boarder gets taken out by dolphin in Australia
A paddle boarder experienced a much meaner side to dolphins than we're used to. Footage shows a man named Andrew paddling off the coast of Western Australia when a pod...
Vicious attack leaves woman unconscious in stairwell
A woman was violently attacked in Kew Gardens Hills in Queens on Monday morning, police said. The 52-year-old victim was found unconscious at the bottom of an outdoor stairwell near...
Acting ICE director to step down
Thomas Homan, President Trump’s nominee to be director of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, will retire by June, a new report said Monday. Homan, a longtime officer with the...
The Cuomo-de Blasio war is costing taxpayers and other comments
Neoconservative: Can Germany Protect Its Jews? Understandably, says The Atlantic’s James Kirchick, Europeans “are much more comfortable condemning the familiar anti-Semitism of the far right than the sort expressed by...
Sheldon Silver's lawyer uses blunt tactic as corruption retrial begins
Sheldon Silver's attorney agrees that it was "distasteful" of the former Assembly speaker to get rich off people who stood to benefit from the power of his office — but,...
Southampton begin their push towards the great escape
A dramatic victory means Southampton still have hope of staying up in the Premier League.
Trump campaign reportedly spent over $225K on Cohen's legal fees
The Trump campaign spent more than $225,000 on legal expenses for President Trump's personal lawyer Michael Cohen, a possible violation of campaign finance laws, according to a report on Monday....
Ancient massacre site is straight out of 'Game of Thrones'
Archaeologists have unearthed details of a gruesome fifth-century massacre that has drawn comparisons with HBO's hit television series “Game of Thrones.” The mysterious site, long thought to be “cursed,” is...
Trump won't apologize for harsh rhetoric aimed at Muslims
President Trump on Monday declined to apologize for his incendiary comments about Muslims and calls for a Muslim immigration ban, arguing that it wouldn’t make any difference as a lawsuit...
You may be seeing your co-workers through 'coffee goggles'
Heed the warning of your co-worker’s “Don’t talk to me until I’ve had my coffee” mug. Drinking coffee before having a conversation with someone helps you focus and feel better...
Pesticide linked to cancer is in nearly every US food: report
A widely used weed killer that’s been linked to cancer has turned up in nearly every common food in the US, according to a new report. Scientists with the Food...
DOJ says AT&T is hiding Time Warner deal's hit to customers
AT&T sought to hide the high cost to consumers of its $85 billion deal to buy movie and TV producer Time Warner, the Justice Department said in its closing arguments...
What it's really like partying in a $10K-a-day club in paradise
Every year, thousands of Aussies flock to Bali, Indonesia’s, day clubs, all in the name of treating themselves to cocktails and listening to chilled-out tunes. And of course, the elusive,...
‘Cannibal’ performance artist to critics: Bite me
The crazed performance artist who sliced flesh from the bodies of two assistants before frying it in a pan and feeding it to them has hit back at critics of...
Football coach: I was fired because team had too many black players
A winning South Jersey high school football coach is claiming school officials are trying to force him out because he has too many black players on his team. Camden Catholic’s...
Olympian opens up about her brutal eating disorder
From the outside, Jana Pittman was a picture of health: a world-class athlete composed of 6 feet of strong, lean muscle mass and barely an inch of fat on her...
Police officer holds back tears on his last day
A veteran officer in Florida got choked up during his final shift as a member of the Sarasota Police Department. In the emotional video posted to Facebook, Andre Jenkins delivered...
Stormy Daniels hits Trump with defamation suit
Stormy Daniels filed a defamation lawsuit Monday against President Trump for his claim in a tweet that she lied about a man she says threatened her to stay quiet about...
Man wielding metal bar breaks into Trump International Hotel
A kook wielding a metal bar broke into the basement of Trump International Hotel in Manhattan on Sunday — possibly looking for President Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner — and spent...
Off-duty cop saves 5-year-old girl from crazed coyote
A coyote attacked a 5-year-old girl at a Westchester County playground — prompting a fearless off-duty cop to tackle and wrestle with the beast to save the child. “It was...
Trucker's wrong turn turns into four-day, 14-mile hike for survival
PORTLAND, Ore. — An Oregon trucker who spent days trying to hike out of a forest after taking a wrong turn says he was determined to make it home to...
Pregnant widow of slain Cuomo aide weeps at murder trial
The pregnant widow of the former Gov. Cuomo aide who was killed in a Brooklyn gang shootout wept as prosecutors described his violent death in the opening of his alleged...
Kourtney and Kylie celebrate beauty collab with sultry selfies
Products from Kourtney Kardashian and little sister Kylie Jenner’s new beauty collaboration Kourt x Kylie are flying off shelves. The collab, which launched on April 24, includes three mini eye...
People actually want to buy a Rolex with a Domino's logo
Call it a Rolex with a rare pie-degree. Next Tuesday, Christie’s is auctioning off a 1989 stainless steel Air-King with an unusual touch on its dial: a Domino’s Pizza logo....
Man accused of waterboarding wife while holding her captive
A California man is facing up to life in prison after allegedly waterboarding his wife while holding her captive for six hours inside their home, court records show. Richard David...
'Die Hard' producer: Jeff Koons and art dealer swindled me too
Welcome to the party, pal! "Die Hard" producer Joel Silver is now the second big-money art investor to charge in court that he was swindled out of millions by renowned...
A-Rod to be on Mike Francesa's return show in puzzling decision
Alex Rodriguez was once labeled a “24-plus-one” player, because he was thought to be more about himself than the team. Now, A-Rod has entered the Mike Francesa comeback tour and,...
Netanyahu: Iran 'brazenly lied' about secret nuke program
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday accused Iran of violating the international agreement that aimed to prevent the Islamic republic from building nuclear weapons. Just days before President Trump...
Hoping, and waiting, at the US border
More than 300 immigrants, the remnants of a caravan of Central Americans that journeyed across Mexico to ask for asylum in the United States, have reached the border to apply...
Workers would rather have their dream job than equal pay
People put passion over their paychecks. Most workers are more interested in doing a job they love than closing the gender pay gap, according to new data from mobile banking...
Who is the biggest threat to Mets' surprising start?
The Marlins are who we thought they were (footnote to Dennis Green). The rest of the NL East -- not so much. Even with two straight series wins to end...
De Blasio to hold public hearing on sexual harassment
Mayor de Blasio on Monday crowed about a new package of bills targeting sexual harassment — while his own administration refuses to explain how it’s dealing with the same sleazy...
Raiders issues pile up as star accused of domestic violence
Jon Gruden dismissed one troubled player after a domestic violence case and retained a coach despite repeated domestic violence allegations, so it will be interesting to see what the Raiders...
How to tell if your partner is a lying sack of crap
There are two ways to tell if a man isn’t telling the truth, goes the old joke. His eyes are open and his lips are moving. For a fair percentage...
Cable prices have been too damn high for nearly 20 years
Cable TV is undeniably expensive. With the average bundle sitting around $105, it costs substantially more than a cell plan and some people’s electricity. But it hasn’t always been this...
The Giants aren't finished with Ereck Flowers
The Giants are not dumping Ereck Flowers. Not yet, anyway. Of course they are not happy Flowers has chosen to accent the “voluntary’’ description of the offseason workouts and last...
Toxic, vomit-inducing caterpillars are invading London
LONDON — Residents in London are being told to beware the white-haired caterpillars that can cause rashes, vomiting and asthma attacks. The British Forestry Commission says caterpillars that become oak...
Golden State Killer suspected in double murder that put innocent man away for 40 years
Accused Golden State Killer Joseph DeAngelo is being eyed in an old California double murder that sent an innocent man to prison for nearly 40 years, according to reports Monday....
The one memory Alzheimer’s can’t take away
Catchy songs really get stuck in your head — some, deeply enough to evade Alzheimer's disease. New research from the University of Utah Health shows that playing a familiar piece...
The royal wedding has an extremely strict dress code
One of the most exciting aspects of any wedding, especially a royal one, is the fashion. Watching what people wear, ooh-ing and ahh-ng over the hats is almost as good...
Strippers are getting into the political lobbying game
Strippers and strip club owners in San Diego are calling on city officials to lower their annual permit fees, claiming they are unjustified and much higher than in other cities....
Jets fire an opening shot at 'vulnerable' Patriots
The Jets haven’t made the Super Bowl since Lyndon Johnson’s final days in office and have one winning season in the past seven years. But Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa...
Get ready for the summer of high gas price hell
LOS ANGELES — Get ready for a little bit more pain at the pump this summer. Crude oil prices are at the highest level in more than three years and...
Teen surprises prom date by walking for first time in 10 months
This is the emotional moment a teenage girl surprised her prom date by walking for the first time in 10 months. Twitter user Morgan (@aeonianlife), from Utah, has been in...
North Korea turns back clocks to align with South Korea
North Korea will set the clocks back 30 minutes to align its time zone with South Korea’s starting Saturday “as a first practical step for national reconciliation and unity,” the...
Dennis Rodman credits hoops diplomacy for Trump-Kim meeting
Former NBA star Dennis Rodman is worming his way into taking some of the credit for getting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to meet with President Trump over the...
'8-year-old crush': Josh Allen's girlfriend celebrates draft
Watch out AJ McCarron and Katherine Webb, there's a new NFL power couple coming to western New York. The Bills decided Josh Allen's years-old tweets weren't a dealbreaker, selecting the former...
Taking a leak in NYC just got a whole lot easier
You can pee freely in these New York City public restrooms. Pop into The Met on Fifth Avenue, the downstairs food court at The Plaza Hotel, or the world-famous Waldorf...
WWII vet will graduate 68 years after leaving college
TOLEDO, Ohio — Like so many American soldiers returning home from World War II, Bob Barger started working a new job and going to college. Once he settled into his...
John Wall takes some interesting Wizards shots on the way out
John Wall left a trail of criticism on his way out for the summer, questioning some of his teammates, putting the onus on the front office to add an athletic...
Security guards allegedly stole $100K from church
Two security guards have been accused of stealing as much as $100,000 in cash collections from Holy Name Church in Chicago, according to reports. Jarrell Patterson, 22, and Artemio Calderon,...
Deer survives arrow to the face
A state trooper in Oregon made a “very rare and unusual” find last week — two deer still alive despite arrows protruding from their bodies, including one to the head,...
Cops hit by taxi while responding to car accident
Three NYPD cops responding to the scene of an overturned bakery truck on the Upper East Side early Monday were injured when a taxi struck two of them and then...
How did this surfer not die?
Cowabunga, dude! A Brazilian surfer has set a new world record by riding a mammoth wave — the biggest ever surfed, according to the World Surf League. Incredible footage shows...
Don't expect the UFC to punish Conor McGregor any time soon
UFC president Dana White is in no rush to punish Conor McGregor for his now-infamous bus attack. "He's gotta be punished by the law first," White told TMZ. "Let's see what...
T-Mobile and Sprint claim their merger will create US jobs
More jobs, lower prices and wrapping it all in the U.S. flag: That’s how T-Mobile Chief Executive John Legere and Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure portrayed their latest merger proposal. While...
Cynthia Nixon scores breakthrough Hispanic endorsement
Cynthia Nixon has landed her first endorsement by a Democratic elected official. Brooklyn City Council member Carlos Menchaca announced his support for Nixon’s insurgent bid against Gov. Cuomo during a...
Bosses read workers' minds: It's not the future, it's now
Chinese companies are picking their employees’ brains — literally — with mind-reading devices designed to improve efficiency and performance, according to a new report. Workers are being outfitted with safety...
College evacuated after fruit smell mistaken for gas leak
MELBOURNE, Australia — The pungent smell of the rotten durian fruit at an Australian university library has been mistaken for a gas leak, prompting an evacuation of the building. Specialist...
EPA grants financial hardship waiver to Icahn's oil refinery
The Environmental Protection Agency has granted a financial hardship waiver to an oil refinery owned by billionaire Carl Icahn, a former adviser to President Trump, exempting the Oklahoma facility from...
Hawaii to pay New Yorkers to work in paradise for a week
If you think working from home sounds like heaven, picture working from Hawaii. Hawaii Tourism United States (HTUSA) is inviting six millennials who live and work in and around NYC...
Cops arrest suspect in teen's stabbing death on Bronx sidewalk
Police arrested the boy who allegedly fatally stabbed another teen over the weekend in the Bronx, authorities said Monday. Mohammed Fadika, 16, was busted in the murder of Alijay Morgan, who...
Mom: My 'miracle' boy is lucky to be alive after 8-minute underwater ordeal
The mother of a Michigan boy who became trapped underwater for almost eight minutes at a resort pool in South Carolina said it is a “miracle” the 12-year-old survived the...
AT&T's court fight with Justice Department heads to closing arguments
Lawyers for the US Justice Department and AT&T will give closing arguments on Monday in a trial to determine if the wireless giant, owner of pay TV provider DirecTV, will...
Chick-fil-A employee surprised with $25,000 check at work
A North Carolina Chick-fil-A worker had quite a shock while she was working at the fast food chain last week. Jacqueline Murphy was working the drive-thru last Thursday at a...
NASA wants to bring dirt from Mars back to Earth
We’ve all seen it in the plot of cheesy sci-fi flicks: Scientists find something in space that seems harmless so they decide to bring it back to a space station,...
Shaquem Griffin's adjusted combine time led to draft slide
There's no question Shaquem Griffin became the feel-good story from this year's NFL draft, even if his selection came later than some expected. Just why he slid may now be...
Netanyahu: Iran's cheating on nukes and I can prove it
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will deliver a speech Monday accusing Iran of violating the international agreement that aimed to prevent the Islamic republic from building nuclear weapons. The speech,...
Phillies legend stumbles through sexist 'dishwasher' joke
Mike Schmidt struck out 1,883 times in his career, and the whiffs have followed him to the broadcast booth. The Phillies Hall of Famer today serves as an analyst for Philadelphia...
McDonald's sales sizzle on demand for 'gourmet' burgers
The good news for McDonald’s is that customers are spending more at its 37,000-plus eateries — but the fast-food giant is still struggling to win new customers in the US....
Man charged with girlfriend's murder after cops find him covered in blood
A Bronx man was charged in the gruesome death of his new girlfriend after he emerged covered in blood from his bedroom, where cops found her battered body, police said...
Experts issue warning over Amazon Echo for Kids
Child safety experts in the UK have issued a warning over a new Amazon smart speaker aimed at children. The voice-controlled Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition was announced only a...
Not even cancer risk stops millennials from outdoor tanning
Millennials are flying too close to the sun. Many college-aged millennials are still tanning outdoors despite the risk of skin cancer and are under-informed when it comes to proper sun...
Bucs launch probe after GM threatened with murder-scene tweet
Some fans take the NFL draft a bit too seriously — just ask the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ front office. Team security officials are investigating a threatening tweet directed at general...
Trump wants to meet Kim Jong Un at the Peace House
President Trump used his Twitter account on Monday to suggest he should meet North Korean President Kim Jong Un at the Peace House on the border separating the Koreas rather...
Trump to meet with Southwest crew after fatal engine failure
President Trump will meet Tuesday with the crew of the Southwest Airlines flight that made an emergency landing after a deadly engine failure en route from New York City to...
Lindsey Vonn watches P.K. Subban star in Predators win
The Olympian was first linked to the Predators defenseman earlier this spring.
Pizza Rat returns for another slice of the subway life
Pizza Rat is back! A subway rodent was once again spotted with a full slice of cheese pizza at a Manhattan train station, online video of the occurrence showed. Footage...
South Korean president thinks Trump should win a Nobel Peace Prize
South Korea's leader said President Trump deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to get North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons program and bring peace to the...
Trump keeps up attacks on 'filthy' Michelle Wolf
President Trump on Monday continued to slam Saturday night’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner — calling it a “total disaster” that is “DEAD as we know it.” “This was a total...
Dog stuck in mud for days couldn't walk to save itself
A dog named Ginger was rescued in Ulysses, Kentucky, after being stuck for days in a slippery riverbank. When Darrell Perkins heard his sister’s dog howling, he called the dog...
Creep sent unsolicited packages to girls at elementary school: prosecutor
ANDALUSIA, Ala. — Prosecutors say unsolicited packages have been sent to two Alabama girls that were addressed to them in care of their elementary school. The Covington County District Attorney's...
Missile attack in Syria kills 26 pro-government fighters
BEIRUT — A missile attack in Syria's northern region has killed 26 pro-government fighters, mostly Iranians, a Syria war monitoring group said Monday. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights...
Man busted trying to sneak knife on plane in shampoo bottle
A Florida man tried to bring a knife on a plane by hiding it in a shampoo bottle in his carry-on bag, authorities say. Gonzalo Gonzalez was flying out of...
The statistics behind Success Academy's rapid expansion
Founded in 2006 by former city Councilwoman Eva Moskowitz, Success Academy has expanded from a single Harlem charter school to a network of 46 sites in Brooklyn, The Bronx, Queens...
Billionaire Dan Loeb stepping down as Success Academy chair
Billionaire Dan Loeb is stepping down as chairman of Success Academy, the city’s largest charter-school operator — and will be replaced by an equally monied but less controversial chief, The...
Sheldon Silver scrambling to distance himself from doctor pal
Former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver earned himself a clean slate when his corruption conviction was overturned on appeal, winning a new trial and fresh presumption of innocence. The same could...
Tesla driver banned from road after dangerous highway stunt
A British man who turned on his Tesla's autopilot and moved into the car's passenger seat — while the car was cruising down a highway — has been temporarily banned...
Red-hot Yankees ready to take another shot at the champs
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The last time the Yankees saw the Astros they had a very strong chance to make an improbable World Series appearance. After losing consecutive 2-1 decisions in...
Journalists among dead after suicide bombings strike Kabul
KABUL, Afghanistan — A coordinated double suicide bombing by the Islamic State group hit central Kabul on Monday morning, killing at least 25 people, including eight journalists, officials said. An...
Dog park reopens to the public after being hijacked by residents
It was a love-in for pooches at a Tribeca pup park Sunday, two days after it was reopened to the public after being hijacked by residents for 10 years. An...
Duane Reade has a major security problem
Lax security at Duane Reade stores on the Upper West Side has led to a surge in thefts — and an influx of criminals far more dangerous than petty shoplifters,...
Hotel company allegedly doesn't own luxury villa where sexual assault happened
A US-based luxury hotel company has been duping tourists about its slack oversight of a five-star Mexican resort where a woman reported a sexual assault a year and a half...