June 5, 2018
Former Miss America wins nomination for Congress
Former Miss America Mallory Hagan of Opelika has won the Democratic nomination in an Alabama congressional race. She defeated Adia Winfrey of Talladega and will face U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers...
Former USA Gymnastics exec says she was told to keep quiet about Nassar allegations
WASHINGTON — The former president of USA Gymnastics refused to answer questions Tuesday from a Senate subcommittee about how he handled allegations of sexual abuse by former team doctor Larry...
Red Sox starter headed to the DL
BOSTON — The Red Sox placed left-handed pitcher Drew Pomeranz on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday with tendinitis in his left biceps. Pomeranz (1-3) has failed to pitch longer than...
Cops arrest suspect wanted for butchering ex-boss with hatchet
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The suspect sought in a gruesome hatchet killing this week in Tennessee has been arrested in Kentucky. Metro Nashville Police tweeted Tuesday evening that Kentucky State Police...
Hospitality exec claims rat crawled up leg in NYC Airbnb
An international hospitality executive who stayed in an Airbnb while visiting family in Manhattan says he found an unwelcome guest in his “modern, urban, chic retreat” — a rodent that...
Tim Lincecum's comeback attempt didn't work out
ARLINGTON, Texas — Tim Lincecum won't be making a major league comeback with the Rangers, who had signed the two-time NL Cy Young winner during spring training with plans for...
Soldier swipes tank-like vehicle, goes on joyride through city streets
A soldier stole an armored personnel carrier and took it for a joyride through Richmond, Virginia, on Tuesday night, leading police on a more than 60-mile chase before being arrested....
Cuomo to headline rally for Long Island Democrats
Gov. Cuomo will headline a campaign rally on Long Island Thursday to boost a slate of Democratic candidates in a bid to flip control of the state Senate from Republican...
'Trial by combat' lawyer tried to intimidate witness: prosecutors
Prosecutors are asking to revoke the bail of a Staten Island lawyer – who faces charges of extortion, fraud and kidnapping -- because he allegedly tried to intimidate a witness....
NYCFC can't wait to get monkey off their back in US Open Cup
Fourth time’s the charm? After dropping their U.S. Open Cup openers against the New York Cosmos in 2015 and ’16, and getting knocked out by the Red Bulls last year,...
Former college student who claimed rape admits it was all lies
A young Long Island woman who spent over a year insisting that she was raped by two Sacred Heart University football players officially admitted in court Tuesday that she's been...
Miss America's makeover was a century in the making
There she is, Miss America — wearing a pantsuit and sensible shoes. The nearly 100-year-old contest announced Tuesday that it’s taking the “beauty” out of “beauty pageant” by scrapping its...
Warriors just got closer to having their X-factor back
CLEVELAND — So when is “questionable” actually a cause for optimism? When it involves Andre Iguodala and his return to the Warriors. “He’s doing better. He played [Monday] some one-on-one,...
UK minister allows 21st Century Fox takeover of Sky
A UK culture minister said Tuesday that 21st Century Fox can move forward with its planned takeover bid for Sky — as long as it sells the pay-TV broadcaster’s news...
Bill Clinton and James Patterson thriller makes huge debut
A joint novel by perennial bestselling author James Patterson and former President Bill Clinton unleashed a 1-million-copy first printing to outlets on Monday. By Tuesday, “The President Is Missing” had...
3 World Trade Center to open with nearly half of tower leased
On Monday, Larry Silverstein will cut the ribbon to officially open his new 3 World Trade Center, the third office tower he has developed there since the 9/11 tragedy. At...
Rob Gronkowski explains absence as he and Brady return
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — For the most part during his NFL career, the offseason has typically been a time of relaxation and recuperation for Rob Gronkowski. This year was marked by...
Cuomo pushes 'red flag' bill to remove guns from homes of troubled students
Teachers and school administrators would have the power to petition a judge to remove guns from the homes of troubled students under a measure pushed Tuesday by Gov. Cuomo. Flanked...
Ex-managers are redirecting my web page to porn sites: suit
This isn’t revenge porn — it’s porn revenge. As if dropping him as a client wasn’t bad enough, a musician claims in a federal lawsuit that his former managers are...
Kushner sells stake in former Watchtower complex
Kushner Companies has left the buildings. The company has quietly sold its stake in two properties, including the Brooklyn Panorama complex by the East River and the 85 Jay Street...
Phil Murphy may be using sports betting bill to gain budget leverage
Will gamblers have to hold their bets longer than expected in New Jersey? The plan was for the state legislature to vote Thursday — their next day in session —...
De Blasio's plan to get rid of admissions tests faces strong opposition
Mayor de Blasio’s controversial plan to diversify the city’s top high schools by eliminating the admissions test is teetering on the edge of defeat by state lawmakers, sources told The...
Manatt Phelps & Phillips renews Times Square lease
Manatt Phelps & Phillips has renewed its lease at Times Square Tower for 80,265 square feet on the 22nd to 24th floors. Because building owners like Boston Properties are working...
De Blasio's latest bad idea will hurt city's elite schools
Under Mayor de Blasio, New Yorkers watch as their City Hall becomes a font of bad ideas. Day in, day out, the dumb and the dumber tumble forth with a...
Todd Frazier's return doesn't help as Mets' skid reaches five
Todd Frazier’s return to the lineup didn’t pay a tangible dividend Tuesday night unless the one run the Mets scored, after getting shut out the previous day, counted for something....
Ryan Kavanaugh likely made up sex harassment allegations against producer: judge
Hollywood producer Adam Fields on Tuesday was celebrating after nearly seeing his reputation ruined by #MeToo allegations. Fields was ousted from Ryan Kavanaugh’s Relativity Media in 2016 and a year...
Manafort must respond to latest Mueller allegations within days
A federal judge on Tuesday gave former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort until Friday to respond to allegations by special counsel Robert Mueller that he and an associate “repeatedly” contacted...
Miguel Andujar's first grand slam, Sabathia gem fuel Yankees
TORONTO — One is a big-league neophyte taking advantage of a huge break early in the season. The other has been around forever and seen almost all there is to...
Brooklyn Army Terminal to celebrate 100th birthday
The Brooklyn Army Terminal is celebrating its 100th birthday, and the city-owned complex is turning into a thriving light manufacturing and food hub. The 4-million-square-foot development on the southwestern end...
New Yorker writer's new book takes aim at ad industry
Guests at New Yorker writer Ken Auletta’s book party for “Frenemies” were treated to an added bonus as they exited from downtown hot spot The Standard — Manhattanhenge bathing the...
Contractor arrested at White House on attempted murder charge
A man working as a contractor at the White House was arrested by the Secret Service on Tuesday after the agency said it learned of a warrant out for his...
Man who used slur, burnt black man's car didn't commit hate crime: cops
A white man in Florida allegedly called his black neighbor a racial slur and set his car ablaze — but police say he won't be charged with a hate crime. Joseph...
American Airlines apologizes to passenger for 'shredded' suitcase
An American Airlines passenger was in for quite a shock when she arrived at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport on Sunday after a weekend getaway in Florida. Kristen Horabin and her husband...
Facebook reportedly shared data with Chinese companies
Facebook reportedly shared user data with a Chinese manufacturing company which has been cited by US government as a national security threat. The social media giant said on Tuesday that...
'Damn cameras': LeBron defends reaction to J.R. Smith gaffe
CLEVELAND — On the eve of a must-have NBA Finals Game 3 against Golden State, LeBron James was asked about the video that has gone viral. No, not the one...
Breaking down early contenders for Islanders' coaching job
A look at potential candidates for the Islanders’ head-coaching vacancy after Lou Lamoriello on Tuesday fired coach Doug Weight and GM Garth Snow: Alain Vigneault: Having just been fired by...
This trick ensures your luggage will come off the plane first
There's nothing worse than waiting for ages at the luggage carousel while all the other passengers grab their bags and head out into the sun. But it turns out that...
Islanders 'culture change' begins as Lou Lamoriello axes hierarchy
It took Lou Lamoriello exactly two weeks to figure out what most have known for close to a decade. The legendary team builder who took control of the Islanders' front...
Watch your wallet until the Legislature goes home
As a 19th-century Manhattan politician once observed, “no man’s life, liberty or property are safe while the Legislature is in session.” Some things never change. On balance, New Yorkers would...
Europe turns away from the US — and bites the hand that feeds
President Trump’s tariff war with Europe is wrongheaded, but hardly the only issue separating “our closest allies” from America, the country too many on the continent love to hate. Well...
Man on LSD thought he was playing 'Grand Theft Auto' during police chase
An Oregon man on drugs stole a car in front of deputies and thought he was in a real-life version of the video game “Grand Theft Auto” when he led...
Man struck and killed by train after falling onto subway tracks
A man fell onto the subway tracks and was struck and killed by a train in Queens early Tuesday evening, officials said. The victim was hit at about 6:40 p.m....
Jets' Leonard Williams is not worried about contract situation
The Jets have had some high-profile contract situations with defensive linemen in recent years. What to do with Muhammad Wilkerson, Sheldon Richardson and Damon Harrison were all big decisions for...
Drunk woman 'napping' in road nearly run over in dashcam video
A woman who was believed to be intoxicated narrowly escaped death early Saturday morning after she was caught on video sleeping on a Texas road as a vehicle swerved to...
Cops in Jersey Shore beatdown won't face criminal charges
The New Jersey cops involved in the Memorial Day weekend beatdown of a young female beachgoer — who was violently arrested in front of her 18-month-old daughter — will not...
Former Miss NY says pageant ditching swimsuits is a mistake
You can't take "beauty" out of "beauty pageant." A former Miss New York disagrees with the Miss America Organization's plans to scrap its swimsuit contest and stop judging contestants on...
Rushing to OK sports betting is a giant gamble
With sports betting offering a huge cash windfall to states that legalize it, much of the Legislature is in a late-session rush to get it done this year. Possibly too...
New York can't afford to lose many more tax refugees
New York’s politicians refuse to face the way the state’s tax burden is prompting a growing rush of refugees. Bloomberg reports that ex-Morgan Stanley dealmakers Sadek Wahba and Adil Rahmathulla...
Video shows police repeatedly punching man
SALEM, Ore. — Civil rights groups in Oregon are calling for an investigation after a video showed police punching a prone man in the head at least 16 times. The...
The push for 'prevailing wages' is just a giveaway to Big Labor
State lawmakers are looking to make a bad law even worse by expanding the “prevailing wage” mandate. The burden now hits only public-development projects, essentially forcing union wages and union...
Burglar caught on camera pooping in driveway
Police in New Jersey are searching for a suspected car burglar who left something behind. But he wasn’t being generous. The alleged crook was caught on a security camera defecating...
Justify's biggest upset fear lies in hands of Triple Crown legend
Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas enjoyed one of the most remarkable stretches in racing history when he rattled off six consecutive Triple Crown victories, beginning with Tabasco Cat...
'Harry Potter' star was once kicked out of school
Most theatergoers come for Harry, Hermione and Ron, only to end up cheering for ... Scorpius Malfoy? That’s what happens at “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.” Set 19 years...
Brian Cashman's hunt for starting help just got tougher
TORONTO -- The part we can too easily overlook -- and will too easily overlook, even in this column -- is the human factor in the equation. That is easily...
Woman must turn over embryo for estranged hubby to destroy: judges
An appeals court has taken away a Manhattan woman’s frozen embryo — and given it to her estranged husband to destroy. In April 2017, Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Deborah Kaplan...
White men are more likely to get a raise when they ask: study
Salary negotiation isn’t colorblind, a new report suggests. White men are significantly more likely than people of color to have gotten a raise after asking for one, according to a...
How to avoid New York's noisiest restaurants
One recent night at Cote, an upscale Korean steakhouse in the Flatiron District that opened to acclaim last year, the din from diners imbibing potent cocktails reverberated against the concrete...
Trendy new cocktails make your mouth numb
If you like your food and drink with a mouth-popping side of drama, the Sichuan button is for you. That small nubby blossom — official name, Acmella oleracea — packs...
Brothers face decades in jail after failed drug test sparks wild police chase
Two brothers are facing decades behind bars for leading FBI agents in a dangerous Westchester car chase that had them crashing into law enforcement vehicles, running red lights and driving...
How 'Fauda' takes on the Arab-Israeli conflict
"Fauda” is one of those hidden gems in the seemingly infinite stream of Netflix television series. The Israeli political thriller, back for its second season, focuses on the endless, bloody...
Bob Baffert will 'just deal with' Justify's tough Belmont draw
Heavily raced Justify received another hurdle Tuesday in his bid to become the 13th Triple Crown champion when he drew the unenviable rail as part of a 10-horse field for...
Ex-prosecutor accused of sex crime says encounter was consensual
The former Brooklyn sex crimes prosecutor accused of sexually assaulting a Daily News reporter testified Tuesday that the encounter was consensual. "I asked to kiss her, she smiled at me...
Doctors once prescribed ice cream
There's drama in dairy. In his new book, “Milk! A 10,000-Year Food Fracas” (Bloomsbury), Mark Kurlansky covers the rich history of the food group — from the way milk transformed...
Trump reportedly 'obsessed' with pardons, considering Kardashian's request
President Trump has become "obsessed" with pardons — and is now strongly considering Kim Kardashian's request to grant clemency to Alice Marie Johnson, a report says. The president has been...
White House aide who mocked McCain reportedly loses job
The Trump administration communications aide who made a cruel comment about ailing Arizona GOP Sen. John McCain’s health last month is out of a job, CNN reported Tuesday. The aide,...
Don't be surprised if Dave Gettleman kicks cancer's ass
You can hear it now. Dave Gettleman, walking in for his first cancer treatment after Tuesday's stunning news that he has been diagnosed with lymphoma, looks at the doctor in...
Reckless drivers could soon have cars impounded
Car owners who speed or run red lights might soon face having their vehicles impounded until they take a class on the horrors of reckless driving, officials said on Tuesday....
Todd Bowles shrugs at Jets' mounting arrests: Not our fault
Todd Bowles does not believe his team has a problem, despite Jets players having two drunken-driving incidents in the past five months and seven Jets getting arrested in the past...
Aunt accused of stabbing nephew to death was his lover
A Texas woman on trial for the grisly 2016 slaying of her nephew admitted that they were involved in a years-long secret affair, according to reports. Andira Abdelaziz, 37, said...
How Kate Spade's handbags took over the world
Kate Spade’s “Sam” handbag made its debut in 1993 and was immediately catapulted to “it” status. It was simple in design: small and black, complete with a zipper closure and...
School safety commission won't look into gun violence: DeVos
The school safety commission set up by Team Trump after a deadly Florida school shooting will not explore the role guns play in school violence, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos said...
Judge in mobster's ping-pong injury case wants settlement
She wants an offer no one can refuse. The judge who will rule on jailed mobster Thomas “Tommy Shots” Gioeli’s $10 million case against the feds for a prison rec-room...
Caretakers charged in death of disabled man found entombed in concrete
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — More than a year after a developmentally disabled Missouri man's body was found encased in concrete, two people who are accused in a lawsuit of making...
FDNY will honor responders to bike path terror attack
As their truck rumbled down West Street on Halloween 2017, six members of FDNY Squad 18 thought that they were on their way to a school bus crash at Chambers...
Teen pleads not guilty in slaying of 98-year-old woman
MEDINA, Ohio — A 17-year-old Ohio boy accused of strangling a 98-year-old neighbor has pleaded not guilty to adult aggravated murder charges. The Medina Gazette reports Gavon Ramsay also pleaded...
De Blasio: I need legal fund to pay back defense lawyers
It could be a while before Mayor Bill de Blasio's criminal defense lawyers get the $300,000 he owes them. Hizzoner on Tuesday put the onus on the City Council when...
Sam Darnold's 21st birthday plans are blessedly boring
There is a price to pay for throwing an ill-advised interception, even on the day you turn 21. Happy Birthday, Sam Darnold. "Man, I had to get him," Jamal Adams...
Myrtle Beach officials warn of venomous creatures in the sand
If you visit Myrtle Beach in South Carolina, beware: Portuguese Man-O-Wars have been spotted along the shore, officials say. In a Facebook post, the Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue warned beachgoers...
Plane carrying 10 reported missing in western Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya's aviation regulator says an airplane carrying 10 passengers that was scheduled to arrive in Nairobi has been missing for seven hours. The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority...
Trump struggles with lyrics to 'God Bless America'
President Trump appeared to fumble the lyrics of "God Bless America" during a White House ceremony he specifically held to showcase his patriotism and encourage people to "stand for our...
Mom who starved autistic son sentenced to 11 years in prison
HARTFORD, Conn. — A Connecticut mother who withheld food from her autistic teenage son until he died weighing just 84 pounds was sentenced Tuesday to 11 years in prison. Katiria...
No charges for teacher who accidentally fired gun in class
SEASIDE, Calif. — Prosecutors say a teacher who accidentally fired a gun inside a Northern California classroom while teaching firearm safety will not face charges. The Monterey County District Attorney's...
How Yoenis Cespedes' eventual return will ripple through Mets
The Mets moved closer to whole Tuesday, when they activated Todd Frazier and Anthony Swarzak from the disabled list. The next move, though, will be most fascinating and revelatory about...
Fake heiress could take plea in exchange for less prison time
The faux German heiress busted for bilking hotels and pals out of hundreds of thousands of dollars is willing to cop a plea, her attorney said Tuesday — but only...
Medicare, Social Security running out of money faster than expected
Medicare and Social Security are running out of money more quickly than expected, officials said Tuesday. Government trustees reported that a combination of rising costs and an aging population cut...
Blagojevich officially asks Trump for clemency
Rod Blagojevich has officially filed for clemency. His request comes just days after President Trump said he was thinking about commuting the former Illinois governor's prison sentence. Blagojevich has been...
Putin says he talks to Trump regularly
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he and President Trump “regularly talk over the phone” — and that they make a good team in the fight against terrorism. Speaking to...
Jogger dies after being struck by falling tree branch
INDIANAPOLIS — Authorities say a woman has died after apparently being struck by a falling tree branch while jogging at a park in Indianapolis. WXIN-TV reports 42-year-old Kathryne McCammon was...
'Fashion is evil' — the cruel industry where Kate Spade worked
It’s too soon to know what led Kate Spade to take her life — if we’ll ever really know — but one thing’s clear: Aside from Hollywood, no business is...
Australian army is looking for 'Xena warrior women'
Ladies, the Australian Army wants you: the Amazonian, leather-clad, warrior-women of Australia. Army chiefs are reportedly being urged to find "Xena warrior-women" to form all-women combat units, inspired by the...
Charges dropped in hockey player's fatal beatdown of Uber driver
Manhattan prosecutors have dropped charges against an amateur hockey player accused of beating to death an Uber driver with his stick -- saying the victim's underlying health problems led to...
Mom says hacker used baby cam to watch 'intimate' moments
A South Carolina mom claims a hacker used their home baby monitor to watch her breastfeed her newborn. Jamie Summitt, 24, said she was in her newborn son's bedroom when...
Eagles leader speaks out against White House 'lie'
Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins on Tuesday accused the White House of being caught in a "lie" after its depiction of him and his teammates in Monday's statement canceling the Super...
'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' is good, toothy fun
Root, root, root for the raptors! Yes, during “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom,” you’ll find yourself whooping it up for the same dastardly dinos that once hunted Sam Neill and Laura...
Yankees win battle with ESPN over late-game telecast
The Yankees have put up another win this season, as MLB and ESPN have decided not to make them play the Blue Jays on "Sunday Night Baseball" on July 8....
White House accuses Eagles of pulling 'political stunt'
The White House on Tuesday accused the Philadelphia Eagles of pulling a "political stunt" by committing to a Super Bowl celebration and then reducing the number of attendees "in the...
Gerard Baker steps down as editor-in-chief of Wall Street Journal
Gerard Baker, the editor-in-chief of The Wall Street Journal for five and a half years, is stepping down from the post effective June 11, the newspaper said Tuesday. Matt Murray,...
Son named suspect in mom's murder after odd TV interview
A Pennsylvania man reportedly gave an interview to news crews feigning shock about a body discovered near a creek — then hours later, the victim was revealed as his mother...
Dennis Rodman will be in Singapore for Trump-Kim summit
NBA star turned Kim Jong Un soulmate Dennis Rodman will be in Singapore during President Trump’s summit with the North Korean dictator next week, The Post has learned. “The Worm”...
Fourth-grader reportedly caught with loaded gun at school
A New Jersey fourth-grader was caught with a loaded gun as he walked into school Tuesday morning, according to reports. The 9-year-old student at Oak Street School in Lakewood had...
Yankees lose Jordan Montgomery to Tommy John surgery
TORONTO — When Jordan Montgomery completed a throwing session in the Camden Yards outfield Saturday, the Yankees believed he was making progress on the way back from a strained left...
Cops solve mystery shooting, identify suspect as home's oven
WARREN, Ohio — Police say they’ve solved a shooting in Ohio that left a man wounded. The oven did it. The Vindicator in Youngstown reports 44-year-old Robin Garlock received wounds...
Man busted for trying to order hit on roommate, poison him
A North Carolina man was arrested after attempting to hire a hit man and trying to buy ricin to kill his roommate, officials said Sunday. Bryant Riyanto Budi, 26, of...
Sanders gets in heated exchange with reporter over anthem protests
White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Tuesday had a heated exchange with a reporter who flatly told her that NFL players who kneel during the national anthem were not...
Spiegelman exits Cushman to become Ripco partner
Amid the changing retail landscape, the head of Cushman & Wakefield’s North American store group is jumping to Ripco Real Estate, a growing tri-state player, The Post has learned. Gene...
Man accused of buying girlfriend's boob job with grandfather's money
A grandson swindled his own 92-year-old grandfather out of his $4,000 life savings to pay for his girlfriend’s boob job, a court heard. Luke Quatrini, 34, used Clifford Bartlett’s bank...
Puerto Rico to release storm death data after court ruling
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico’s government said Tuesday it will comply with a court ruling that orders officials to release all death certificates issued after Hurricane Maria hit...
3-year-old girl dies in hot car after trip to church
ANDERSON, Ind. — A coroner says the parents of a 3-year-old girl who died in a hot car in central Indiana thought she was asleep inside their home. Madison County...
Dad who kicked baby to death charged with murder: cops
COLUMBIA, Mo. — A Columbia man who told authorities he accidentally kicked his 6-month-old daughter to death has been indicted on a second-degree murder charge. The Columbia Daily Tribune reports that...
IHOP announces mysterious name change
Flip the pancakes. IHOP says it’s changing its name to IHOb, and it will explain why on Monday. The 60-year-old franchise’s coy announcement was made on Twitter on Tuesday. “For...
‘World’s hottest grandmother’ is not ready to give up her title
A woman who was recently deemed the “world’s hottest grandmother” is having to defend her title from a 36-year-old kickboxing enthusiast who just became a grandma herself. Gina Stewart, 47,...
Ex-NFL player charged with assaulting police officer
DUBLIN, Ohio — A former Ohio State and Chicago Bears offensive lineman has been charged with felony assault of a police officer. Charges against 33-year-old Kirk Barton were filed after...
McDonald's is making a big bet on cashier-less stores
McDonald’s is planning to expand the number of restaurants with self-service kiosks, adding them to 1,000 of its restaurants each quarter for the next two years, Chief Executive Steve Easterbrook...
Morgue worker dealt heroin from coroner's van: cops
A van driver for a coroner’s office in Louisiana was fired after admitting to buying and selling heroin from a city-owned vehicle, federal court records show. Rodney Robinson, a former...
Women-hating 'incels' now have their own dating site
It's the dating website to end all dating websites — a matchmaker for men who hate women. California-based #DateAnIncel.com, which aims to help members of a toxic online masculine subculture...
Yankees' Sonny Gray trade isn't working out for A's so far
The Yankees had agreed to two prospects needed to obtain Sonny Gray last July, but GM Brian Cashman was hesitant on the third. James Kaprielian was the 16th-overall pick in...
Firefighter charged with bigamy after bride learns he's married
A Houston couple's honeymoon phase was cut short when the bride reportedly learned her firefighter husband was already married to several women. Nathaniel Joseph D'Amato, 46, was charged Monday with...
Burger King closes after rodents spotted scurrying in burger buns
A Burger King in Wilmington, Delaware, was temporarily shuttered by public health inspectors after a woman spotted rodents running amok among the restaurant’s stash of burger buns. Footage of the...
The top-secret story behind the discovery of the Titanic
It took 73 years to find the wreckage of the Titanic at the bottom of the sea — but it might never have been discovered if it wasn’t for a...
Winning the lottery won't make you feel like a million bucks
Winning the lottery is an obvious boost for your bank balance, but for overall well-being and happiness? Not so much. Lottery winners find improved life satisfaction after a $100,000 cash...
Pro wrestler fatally shot wife before killing himself: cops
WEST GOSHEN, Pa. — Authorities say a pro wrestler fatally shot his wife inside their Pennsylvania home last week and then turned the gun on himself. West Goshen police say...
Why Harvey Weinstein gets special treatment and other commentary
Foreign desk: How Trump Has Changed US-NK Relations Even if his summit with Kim Jong Un is postponed again, President Trump’s “force of personality, and the transparency of his character...
Only few dead from Guatemala's volcano have been identified
EL RODEO, Guatemala — People of the villages skirting Guatemala's Volcano of Fire began mourning the few dead who could be identified after an eruption killed dozens by engulfing them...
Man dies after cutting self during home invasion
PETOSKEY, Mich. — Authorities say a man has died after apparently cutting himself on shattered window glass after breaking into a home in northern Michigan. WPBN-TV reports authorities on Monday...
State Senate overrides Cuomo's veto of full-day kindergarten bill
In a rare action, the state Senate voted 61-0 Tuesday to override Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s veto of a bill requiring full-day kindergarten around the state. It was the first such...
Middle school students gifted bulletproof shields at graduation
An entire graduating class of eighth-graders at a Pennsylvania school received bulletproof shields for their backpacks to prepare them for high school — even though the devices would likely be...
Trump wants to fight ruling that he can't block Twitter critics
President Donald Trump wants to fight for his right to block critics on Twitter. Lawyers for the president sent a notice of appeal to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals...
Women deal with embarrassing bladder leakages at all ages
Bladder leakage is increasingly common among women ages 18 and up, according to new research. A new study of 2,000 women of all ages found as many as 61 percent...
Introducing pants with a 'penis pocket'
These pants aren’t d - - king around. Japanese fast fashion retailer Gu — the same company that owns Uniqlo — just debuted what the internet is calling a “penis pocket pant.” It’s...
Former NFL player arrested after drunkenly slamming cop's hand
Former Chicago Bears offensive lineman Kirk Barton is facing charges after slamming a van door shut on a police officer's hand. The cops were attempting to remove the seemingly intoxicated...
The Pentagon has a secret AI program to find nuclear missiles
WASHINGTON - The US military is increasing spending on a secret research effort to use artificial intelligence to help anticipate the launch of a nuclear-capable missile, as well as track...
EPA chief had aide help wife pursue Chick-fil-A franchise
EPA chief Scott Pruitt had a top aide reach out to the head of the Chick-fil-A company to ask about “a potential business opportunity” — a franchise for his wife,...
Giants add a punter from Pat Shurmur's past
With only one punter on the roster and many, many kicks to get in at next week’s three-day mandatory minicamp and on into training camp later this summer, the Giants...
Henrik Lundqvist breaks silence on new Rangers regime, health
The way Henrik Lundqvist sees it, David Quinn is not a “college coach.” Rather, he is the coach of the Rangers. “I’m excited to see what he can bring to...
'I'm not the first': Ex-Man City star accuses coach of race bias
Ex-Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has accused manager Pep Guardiola of racially motivated treatment of him in their two seasons together. Toure served as a key player for most of...
Mystery dinosaur skeleton sells for over $2 million at auction
PARIS - The 30-foot long skeleton of an unidentified type of dinosaur, believed to be that of a new species, fetched more than $2.3 million at an auction staged on...
The downsides of sex robots include STIs and pedophilia
Sex robots may do more harm than good, leading medics claim. They warn that rising use of “sexbots” could spread sexually-transmitted infections, worsen impotence and normalize “sexual deviancy.” Fans of...
Tepper pushing to separate Allergan's chairman and CEO roles
Billionaire hedge funder David Tepper is growing impatient with Allergan. Tepper — fresh off of purchasing the Carolina Panthers — is calling on the Botox-maker to split up its chairman...
MIT creates an AI-powered psychopath named Norman
Talk about a pessimistic worldview. "Norman," a new algorithm created by scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, sees the negative — to the extreme — as compared to “normal”...
Man living out of car at Port Authority busted with small arsenal: cops
A Georgia man was busted Monday for keeping a small arsenal in a car parked in the Port Authority Bus Terminal parking garage, according to Port Authority police. PA cops...
Russian state TV Photoshops smile onto Kim Jong Un
A Russian TV station appears to have Photoshopped a smile onto North Korean tyrant Kim Jong Un in a news report. The dictator met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov...
United Airlines is trying to make boarding less of a nightmare
Airlines are working to get passengers onto the plane faster. The perennial struggle is familiar to most air travelers: The gate agent announces it’s time to board, and dozens of...
This 106-year-old woman is all the fitspo you'll ever need
If you want to live to see 100, put down the Bikini Body Guide PDF and protein shaker — and pick up half a banana and some hand weights. At...
Lou Lamoriello cleans house, and Islanders need a coach
That didn’t take long. Roughly two weeks after Lou Lamoriello took over the Islanders, he has cleaned house, firing coach Doug Weight and general manager Garth Snow, the team announced....
Religious cult probed for child labor after factory exposé
An investigation has been launched into an upstate religious cult that allegedly forced children to work in a factory that produced goods that were then sold by Amazon, Wal-Mart and...
Barbershops are now offering 'brotox' injections
I’ll admit, I haven’t spent much time in barbershops (being female and all) but after a quick survey of male friends, barbershops have come a long way from sitting down...
Mitch McConnell cancels Senate's August recess
WASHINGTON – Senators have to scrap their summer break plans. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced Tuesday that he’s canceling most of the August recess to push President Trump’s nominees through...
How a postage stamp helped fund a key breast cancer study
CHICAGO — Countless breast cancer patients in the future will be spared millions of dollars of chemotherapy thanks in part to something that millions of Americans did that cost them...
There she is, Miss America, through the years
The 97-year-old Miss America pageant has evolved over the years, starting out as a "bathing beauty" competition in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The organizers, seeking to keep up with shifting...
LeBron James speaks for NBA: No one's visiting White House
There may be no love lost between Golden State and Cleveland, but LeBron James thinks the teams can agree on one thing: not visiting the White House anytime soon. “I...
Infant kidnapped by sex offender-father found safe: cops
Authorities say a 7-month-old Virginia infant who had been kidnapped by her sex offender father has been found safe. The Danville Police Department in Virginia says in a Tuesday news...
Elderly man dies trying to sneak out of nursing home
An 87-year-old upstate nursing home resident fell to his death while trying to sneak out of a third-floor window with a makeshift rope, according to reports Tuesday. William Strasner plunged...
XFL makes splash in landing Andrew Luck's dad
The XFL was searching for luck when it announced it would reboot a league that had collapsed in 2001, after just one season. League creator Vince McMahon hopes he found...
White House claims Eagles have abandoned their fans
The White House blasted the Philadelphia Eagles for abandoning "their fans" on Tuesday, saying the Super Bowl champs first tried to reschedule a White House event to celebrate their victory...
City Council sweetens deal for lucky buyers of 'affordable' Brooklyn homes
A City Council subcommittee on Tuesday made a sweet deal even sweeter for 10 lucky families who got to buy "affordable" two-family homes in Bedford-Stuyvesant for $407,000 to $623,000 --...
Trump again blames Dems for splitting immigrant kids from parents
President Donald Trump for the second time in two weeks falsely claimed Tuesday that it was Democrats’ fault that hundreds of immigrant children were being separated from their parents at...
Doctor tracks down 'Bargain Hunter' after spotting cancer on TV
An eagle-eyed New York doctor spotted a cancerous lump on a woman’s throat as she appeared on a TV show — and may have saved her life by tracking her...
Teacher says school's transgender name policy clashes with religious beliefs
A high school teacher in Indiana claims district officials violated his First Amendment rights by forcing him to resign over a requirement that teachers address transgender students by their preferred...
Bail reform 'poster child' arrested for driving with suspended license
A Bronx teen who became a poster child for bail reform after spending a year on Rikers Island in connection with a 2015 bodega shooting has been arrested on a...
Giants GM Dave Gettleman diagnosed with lymphoma
Dave Gettleman, the Giants’ new general manager, revealed Tuesday he has been diagnosed with lymphoma and will begin treatment “in the very near future.’’ Gettleman, 67, in a statement released...
Millions of Americans may be taking the wrong pills for heart disease
You might want to put down that aspirin. Millions of Americans are told to take that pill daily — or similar medications, such as statins or blood-pressure regulators — to...
Terror plot to assassinate Netanyahu, Jerusalem mayor foiled
Israel's Shin Bet security service on Tuesday said it has uncovered a plot by a terror cell to assassinate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat. Muhammad Jamal...
Parkland parents blast disgraced deputy after 'pathetic' interview
The disgraced Florida sheriff's deputy who stayed outside as 17 people were slaughtered inside Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School maintained Tuesday that he was “never” a coward — as parents...
Issa Rae's N-word belt sparks controversy
Talk about a statement piece. “Insecure” creator and star Issa Rae gave disco-queen vibes at Monday night’s Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards, which she hosted. Rae — who...
Cops descend on David Hogg's home after hostage hoax
Police surrounded the Florida home of Parkland shooting survivor and anti-gun activist David Hogg Tuesday, because someone placed a phony 911 call in a prank called “swatting.” The hoaxster told...
Why Trae Young chose the Knicks for hyped workout
The Knicks became the first — and lowest-in-the-draft — team that electric Oklahoma point guard Trae Young will work out for. After going through his Knicks workout Tuesday in Tarrytown,...
Sex on the beach is way less sexy than it sounds
There’s one particular scene in "Gilmore Girls" that I think forever changed the way I fantasized about sex. Rory’s best friend Lane has just returned from her honeymoon and is...
Kids write spiteful obituary for deadbeat mom who ran away with their uncle
They got the last word. A Minnesota brother and sister railed against their deadbeat mom — in her obituary — for abandoning their family and running away with their uncle...
Driver plows into huge piece of furniture on highway
A driver in Texas was caught by surprise when a car in front of him suddenly swerved to the side, revealing a bookcase sitting in the middle of the busy...
New laptop integrates display panel with touch pad
Asus is giving a whole new definition to the term “touch screen.” The Taiwanese computer-maker revealed Tuesday a laptop with a display panel — called the “ScreenPad” — built directly...
Steven Adams forced to explain 'liking' post bashing Carmelo
A simple “like” on Instagram from Thunder center Steven Adams has put him at the forefront of a PR nightmare. The post, featuring four Thunder players -- Adams, Carmelo Anthony,...
Melania plans to skip 'Celebration of America' event
The Philadelphia Eagles aren't the only ones ditching a White House celebration on Tuesday — first lady Melania Trump is also sending her regrets, according to a report. Melania Trump,...
Hudson's Bay to close Lord & Taylor's flagship NYC store
The Lord & Taylor flagship was supposed to shrink to 150,000 square feet next year — but now the oldest department store company in the US is disappearing entirely from...
Increasing diversity at specialized schools is a 'moral obligation': DOE chief
Department of Education chief Richard Carranza said Tuesday the current enrollment system at the city's specialized high schools has created racial monopolies — and implementing changes is a "moral" issue....
Surgeons save construction worker's nearly detached hand
A laborer had a lucky escape after his hand was mangled beyond recognition in a cement crusher. Ibrahim Khan, 36, was rushed to a nearby hospital after suffering horrific injuries...
Trump must sit for deposition in Zervos defamation case: judge
President Trump must sit for seven hours of questioning in the defamation case filed by a former contestant on his reality TV show, a judge ruled Tuesday — but it’s...
My ex married a woman who looks just like me
As told to LJ Charleston Daniel and I had been married for 10 years when I finally left him. After two years of emotional abuse and controlling behavior, I finally...
Agent blasts top Yankees prospect: 'Stabbed me in the back'
According to the person who advised Justus Sheffield when he was an amateur, the Yankees' top-rated pitching prospect, by MLB Pipeline's ranking, is a “bastard” with “no backbone, no integrity...
Teacher busted in classroom romp used 'off-duty' excuse: principal
A teacher who was caught having sex with a colleague in a Florida classroom before school didn’t understand why she was in trouble when interrupted mid-act by the principal, telling...
Family keeps rescued two-headed snake as a pet
Extraordinary videos show a two-headed snake which is being raised by a family after it was discovered in a backyard. Wildlife educator Tanee Janusz, 39, adopted the western rat snake...
NASA chief says he's talking to companies about taking over the ISS
NASA is holding discussions with several international companies about creating a consortium to run the International Space Station as a commercial space lab, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said in a...
David Koch says he's retiring with health in decline
Billionaire conservative icon David Koch is stepping down from the Koch brothers’ network of business and political activities. The 78-year-old New York resident is suffering from deteriorating health, according to...
Days will become longer as moon moves away from Earth
Days on Earth are getting longer as the moon moves further away, scientists have confirmed. But don’t worry just yet about how to spend the extra time -- it will...
MLB draft's most intriguing prospect may be Baker Mayfield's heir
With the ninth pick in the MLB draft, the Oakland A's selected Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray. Yes, quarterback. Murray, who doubles as a center fielder, now has a decision on...
Citi, Deutsche bankers charged with 'cartel offenses' over $2.3B share sale
SYDNEY — Australian authorities have charged the former local bosses of Citigroup and Deutsche Bank with “criminal cartel offenses” over a $2.3 billion stock issue, one of the country’s biggest...
Airline CEO says job too 'challenging' for a woman
SYDNEY — Promises by the global airline industry to do more to promote gender equality veered off course when one of its top executives suggested his CEO role was too...
Isaiah Thomas surfaces to troll the Cavaliers
Isaiah Thomas is trying to get the last laugh with his former team in the Finals. While competing against the other Isiah Thomas — the NBA legend and former Knicks...
Mom unleashes profane, racist tirade in subway seat fight
A hot-headed mother went on a racist, expletive-laced tirade against an Asian woman aboard a packed city subway — knocking her to the floor over a seat, disturbing video of...
Man critical after he's shot in the face during robbery: cops
A Queens man was critically injured when two thieves shot him in the face while he was returning home from work early Tuesday morning, police said. Richard Eng had just...
Eagles are now angry with Fox News over anthem pictures
After their White House visit was canceled unceremoniously by President Trump, the Philadelphia Eagles are unhappy with Fox News over the network's coverage of the story, which Fox apologized for....
Goalkeeper 'fakes' injury so team can break Ramadan fast
Tunisian goalkeeper Mouez Hassen reportedly faked an injury so his teammates could break their Ramadan fast. In the 49th minute of Tunisia’s World Cup warm-up game against Turkey, Hassen stayed down...
Road rager broke woman's arm in 'horrifying' attack: cops
An imposing 245-pound man broke a woman’s arm with his bare hands before knocking out her fiancée in an “absolutely horrifying” road-rage attack in Oregon, police and the shaken victims...
Miss America competition is getting a major makeover
There she is, Miss America … fully clothed. Miss America is scrapping its swimsuit competition and will no longer judge contestants based on their looks, the organization announced Tuesday. "We’ve...
Dozens of migrants missing after Tunisian ship sinks off coast
TUNIS/GENEVA -- The death toll from a ship packed with migrants that sank off Tunisia on Sunday has risen to at least 60, the United Nations migration agency said. The...
LaVar Ball's basketball league is not going well
In what should come a surprise to no one, LaVar Ball is struggling to find an audience with his newly launched Junior Basketball Association. With the first series set for...
Senator turned away at facility holding immigrant children
A US senator said Monday he tried to enter a federal facility in Texas where immigrant children are being held, but police were called and he was told to leave....
Trump: Sessions 'ruined lives' by recusing himself from probe
President Trump once again expressed his regret for making Jeff Sessions his attorney general and blamed him for creating the special counsel's "Russian Witch Hunt" after he recused himself from...
Swimmer starts 5,000-mile course across Pacific Ocean
TOKYO — Professional distance swimmer Ben Lecomte set off from Japan to San Francisco on Tuesday in an attempt to become the first person to swim across the Pacific Ocean....
Trump taunts NFL players after nixing Eagles' White House visit
President Trump continued to blitz the Philadelphia Eagles on Tuesday hours after he canceled a White House ceremony with the Super Bowl champions and taunted NFL players by saying there'll...
Fired worker at large after killing ex-boss with hatchet: cops
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A man remained at large Monday after using a hatchet to kill his former boss, who was leading a workout routine at his fitness center, Tennessee authorities...
Trump questions 'numerous delays' in release of report on Clinton probe
President Trump on Tuesday questioned the delay with a Justice Department report about the FBI’s probe into Hillary Clinton’s private email server — saying he hopes it is not being...
More than 100 homes destroyed by lava in Hawaii
HONOLULU — Lava from Hawaii’s erupting Kilauea volcano has destroyed more than 100 homes in a rural Big Island district. As of Monday, lava burned down 117 homes, said Hawaii...
Crayfish chops its own claw off to escape boiling pot
Footage has surfaced from a restaurant in eastern China showing a crayfish cutting off one of its claws that was stuck in a pot of boiling water. After its dramatic escape,...
Mom carrying baby shoved from behind, suffers life-threatening injuries
Authorities in San Francisco are trying to find the person who violently shoved a 37-year-old mother from behind while she was carrying her 6-month-old at a street corner. The San...
Man set kitchen on fire to force roommate to move out: officials
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Maine authorities say a South Portland man set his kitchen on fire in an attempt to force his roommate to move out. City and state officials...
Man gets 2 years for exporting military equipment to Russia
MIAMI — A Florida man has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for conspiring to illegally export military-grade equipment to Russia. A U.S. Attorney's Office news release...
High school athletes suspended from playoffs for smoking cigars after graduation
SAUGUS, Mass. — Seven athletes at a Massachusetts high school have been suspended from postseason for smoking a cigar after graduation. The Daily Item reports six members of the Saugus...
Six Flags ride abruptly stops, leaves passengers stranded in the air
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A spinning gondola ride at a New Jersey amusement park abruptly stopped spinning over the weekend, leaving 32 passengers trapped up in the air. NJ.com reports...
Carvel, New York brewery team to create 'Fudgie the Beer'
ELMSFORD, N.Y. — A brewing company in New York has teamed with Carvel to create "Fudgie the Whale" cake-themed beer. The stout beer is brewed with the ice cream cake...
Nearly half of California's Bay Area residents say they want to leave
A whopping 46 percent of California Bay Area residents fed up with the region’s high cost of living and soaring home prices are planning to pack their bags and move...
It's time for a radical change to how Mets bat
Home is where the offense isn’t. There is a good reason Citi Field has become Citi Morgue, where the Mets’ offense is DOA. Yes, there are so many places where...
Clinton defends response to Lewinsky questions: 'I got hot under the collar'
Former President Bill Clinton defended himself on Monday night, saying he got “hot under the collar” when he claimed he didn’t owe Monica Lewinsky any apology in an earlier TV...
Austin Romine added another skill that has Yankees excited
DETROIT — Austin Romine has hit four homers since May 20. If you’re scoring at home, that’s four more than Gary Sanchez has hit in the same stretch. Romine’s most...
Landon Collins can't wait to hit someone
Landon Collins is getting close to a full recovery from a fractured left forearm and, for now, is being kept out of all contact drills during practice. He is wearing...
Rodent infestation cited in closure of Burger King
WILMINGTON, Del. — A Delaware Burger King where video apparently shows rodents scurrying among hamburger buns has been closed because of rodent infestation and gross, unsanitary conditions. The News Journal...
Justice Department to appeal ruling that Trump can't block Twitter users
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Justice Department said on Monday it would appeal against a federal judge’s ruling that President Donald Trump may not legally block Twitter users from his account...
No one has ever had the 'terrible day' Aaron Judge just had
DETROIT — Aaron Boone has a favorite word for Aaron Judge: “Unflappable.” It is a signature part of Judge’s baseball DNA, and that will be a good thing going forward...
Cuomo has little faith in de Blasio’s elite-HS admission plan
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday all but dismissed Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan to get rid of the admissions exam for the city’s eight elite public high schools as a...
US Open qualifier refused to be thrown off his game
Stress is a big part of competitive golf, particularly when a U.S. Open berth is hanging in the balance. Of the five players who advanced into next week’s U.S. Open...