June 19, 2018
South Korean crypto exchange loses $31 million in hack
SEOUL, South Korea — A leading South Korean cryptocurrency exchange says $31 million worth of virtual currencies have been stolen by hackers. Bithumb, South Korea's second-largest exchange, said cyberattacks from...
Maybe the Yankees won't need to get a starter
The Yankees need a starting pitcher. It has been said so often — feels like it is on endless loop at the Stadium, like the roll call or Y-M-C-A —...
Trump may be right about immigration — but pictures are worth a thousand words
In his spirited defense Tuesday of his immigration policies, President Trump was right about many things, including that America must control its borders and that Democrats have zero interest in...
Immigrant babies, toddlers separated from parents being sent to 'tender age' shelters
The Trump administration has been sending babies and toddlers to three "tender age" shelters located across South Texas after the children have been separated from their parents. The Associated Press...
Peter Thomson, 5-time British Open champ, dies at 88
Peter Thomson, a five-time winner of the British Open and the only golfer in the 20th century to win the tournament for three straight years, has died. He was 88....
Uruguay star will score against Saudi Arabia: Bet on it
If the World Cup goes to plan, the superstars of this event — Cristiano Ronaldo, Diego Costa and Luis Suarez — all will shine Wednesday. However, this is far from...
House GOPer unmasks identities of anti-Trump FBI agents
A House Republican Tuesday unmasked one of the five FBI investigators cited in the recently released inspector general’s report for expressing anti-Trump and pro-Clinton sentiment in work-related instant messages. The...
Ex-Newsweek president named F+W Media CEO
Greg Osberg, who was president of Newsweek and also ran the Philadelphia Inquirer for two years, has been tapped to be the new CEO of F+W Media. For the past...
WWE mysteriously parts ways with Big Cass
Big Cass has been released by WWE following Sunday's loss to Daniel Bryan at Money in the Bank. The 30-year-old, who is an intimidating in-ring presence at 7 feet, has...
Private equity firm celebrates $2.5B sale of Varsity Brands
Charlesbank Capital Partners gave itself a billion reasons to celebrate on Tuesday by selling Varsity Brands for $2.5 billion. The price marked a $1 billion profit over four years for...
Residents of small town keep getting strange envelopes in the mail: police
Did you get one of these packages? Several people have gotten odd envelopes in the mail, police in St. Johns, Michigan, announced this week. The St. Johns Police Department shared...
Student allegedly posted pictures of Regents exam on Facebook
Who needs a cheat sheet when you’ve got a smart device? State education officials are investigating claims that a Mount Vernon HS student posted pictures of his Regents geometry test...
New Los Angeles Times editor-in-chief: I can handle LA
Norman Pearlstine, a former executive at Time, Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal who on Monday was tapped as the new editor-in-chief of the Los Angeles Times, dismissed talk that...
Giants closer breaks pitching hand after punching door
SAN FRANCISCO — Giants closer Hunter Strickland broke his pitching hand punching a door in frustration after blowing the save and taking the loss in a 5-4 defeat to the...
City charter schools receive record number of applications
The demand for city charter schools has hit a record high with 79,000 applications for the upcoming school year. That’s up from 73,000 last year and 54,000 in 2011, according...
This sex-crazed cultist was the father of modern rocketry
On June 17, 1952, a boom rocked Pasadena, Calif., an explosion at a coach house on the old Cruikshank estate, a plot of land on Millionaires Row where a large...
Police help out 9-year-old after his lemonade stand was robbed
Officers from the Brooklyn Park Police Department saved the day after 9-year-old Minnesota boy Gracen had his lemonade stand funds stolen. Last Thursday, Gracen was taking advantage of the hot...
Protesters chase Homeland Security secretary from Mexican restaurant
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen was forced to leave a trendy Mexican restaurant in Washington, DC, Tuesday night when protesters descended on the eatery shouting "Shame!" Demonstrators occupied DXDC Cocina...
New eatery at Trump's Bronx golf course to open to public in July
Whether or not it becomes the most popular golf course in the city, the new restaurant at Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point will be a winner. Trump Organization Vice...
Top Modern Farmer editor out as magazine goes digital
Sarah Gray Miller is out as the editor of the trendy food and culture title Modern Farmer, which won two National Magazine Awards in its short five-year history and is...
Yankees young stars cool off red-hot Mariners
There are multiple ways to exit a slump, but there are no better routes than those taken by Miguel Andujar and Gleyber Torres on Tuesday night. For the first time...
Facebook will now bombard you with ads on Messenger, too
Facebook is doubling down on its plans to bombard you with ads. The social network revealed Tuesday that it will begin rolling out autoplaying video ads on Messenger — its...
Coach leads Mets' chorus: Why it's 'crazy' to trade deGrom
DENVER — Those who know him best. Those who are in the clubhouse and on the field with Jacob deGrom have the strongest feelings about the subject. Don’t even think...
Trump Jr. backs out of fundraiser over Bush immigration criticism
President Trump’s son backed out of a political fundraiser for former President George W. Bush’s nephew, over the Bush family’s harsh words about the White House’s child-separation policy, published reports...
Why soccer powers' slow starts haven't changed betting markets
Global soccer powers Argentina, Brazil and Germany will retake the field in the World Cup with something to prove after disappointing results as heavy favorites in their openers. Important to...
IHOP's name change stunt was a flop
Buzz alone does not make a cash register ring. It’s been more than a week since IHOP teased the public about its name change to IHOb — and while lots...
Yankees dispel Gleyber Torres injury fears amid cold spell
Late Monday night Gleyber Torres was spotted with an ice pack attached to his right shoulder following a 4-2 Yankees win over the Nationals. Was Torres treating a problem that...
Video shows young man kicking 'field goal' with a cat
Officials in Kansas City, Missouri, are on the hunt for a young man who was filmed kicking a cat like a football — while his friends cheered and egged...
Congressional intern shouts 'Mr. President, F--k you!' at Trump
A Congressional intern allegedly yelled "Mr. President, F--k You" as President Trump walked through the Capital rotunda on his way Tuesday night for a talk with legislators about immigration. The...
Airline may restrict alcohol sales after string of booze-fueled fights
Following a number of flights disrupted due to alcohol-related incidents, Ryanair is calling for stricter regulations on alcohol sales at airports in Ireland. The most recent instance happened on a...
Brace yourselves, bros: A PBR shortage may be looming
You may want to grab a drink before tuning into this news, beer lovers: a Pabst Blue Ribbon shortage may be on the horizon. CNBC reported this week that the...
How new pitch turned Jonathan Holder into Yankees pen force
Jonathan Holder came back to the Yankees from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on April 21 hoping his new pitch would work, but ultimately unsure. The starter-turned-reliever had never thrown a slider before,...
Police, FBI seeking Washington DC-area serial hotel rapist
WASHINGTON — In an unusual step, the US Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia has issued an indictment for the DNA profile of a still-unidentified man linked to a...
Officer arrested, charged with assaulting woman during sex
MARIETTA, Ga. — A Georgia police officer has been arrested on accusations of assaulting a woman during sex while he was off duty, authorities said Tuesday. Officer Robert Lanier New...
This python really did not want to take a selfie with a forest ranger
An Indian forest ranger was nearly strangled to death by a 90-pound python when he captured the overgrown reptile and then posed for a selfie with it. Sanjay Dutta was called...
Brandon Nimmo's believers from the start are loving this breakout
DENVER -- As recently as two-plus months ago the Mets still weren’t sure what they had in Brandon Nimmo. In need of a roster spot for an extra pitcher and...
Maloney challenger may have violated election law
The hospitality executive challenging Rep. Carolyn Maloney is playing fast and loose with election law, according to campaign records. The records show Suraj Patel has raised $1.2 million and spent...
Hello Alfred gets new downtown digs
Hello Alfred is saying Hello to 61 Broadway. The assistant service moved to the 22,327 square feet building that was formerly occupied by architect Bjarke Ingels Group, which moved to...
Showfields signs lease to take over NoHo retail building
A new retail concept, Showfields, has signed a lease to take the entire 11 Bond St. with 14,707 square-feet. The four-story retail building in NoHo, on the corner of Lafayette...
Man with gun face tattoo arrested on firearms charges
Michael Vines has his alleged crime written all over his forehead. After he was involved in a car accident, Vines allegedly tossed a loaded .38-caliber revolver into the grass, according...
Corruption retrial for Dean Skelos, son set to begin
The corruption retrial of ex-NY state Senator Dean Skelos and his son Adam will kick off Wednesday in Manhattan federal court with a jury of seven women and five men,...
Biologist insists controversial dead shark pic was done for science
A photo of a California woman grinning next to a dead great white shark sparked outrage among animal lovers — but it was taken in the name of science, says...
Men accused in 'Buffalo Billion' trial congratulated themselves before bidding even started
The men accused of corrupting Gov. Cuomo’s “Buffalo Billion” economic development program by rigging bids were congratulating themselves on their “partnership” months before the process for choosing developers even kicked...
NYC's most Instagrammable bathrooms
Ten years ago, if you had snapped a photo of yourself in a public restroom and tried to share it with your friends, you could count on a few dubious...
The bullpen Yankees' enemies are chasing is unbelievable
Giancarlo Stanton has mashed lefties this season. Which made Nationals manager Dave Martinez’s decision to stick with southpaw Sammy Solis so strange. Washington trailed 3-2 in the seventh inning Monday...
Dad sues son's day care for banning Star of David necklace
A Soviet refugee is suing his son’s former Manhattan day care for refusing to allow the boy to wear a necklace with a Star of David pendant — giving the...
Video shows 'violent' ICE escapee wandering around JFK airport
The convict who escaped ICE custody at JFK Airport in March was able to practically tour the entire international hub while on the lam, according to video footage released Tuesday....
Man, woman charged in her fiancé's killing plead not guilty
ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. — A woman and a man charged with murder in her fiancé's beating death in Kentucky have pleaded not guilty. Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Teresa Logsdon tells The News-Enterprise...
Cohen reportedly 'willing to give' information about Trump
Michael Cohen is prepared to cooperate with investigators against President Trump and has hired a former high-ranking federal prosecutor to represent him, according to reports Tuesday. Trump's longtime personal lawyer...
Tom Brady redirects retirement talk with age hint
When it comes to his retirement date, it looks like Tom Brady might be leaning toward the "later" part of "sooner rather than later." The Patriots quarterback, who turns 41...
State senator: Cuomo's parole voting plan could put sex offenders near schools
Gov. Cuomo’s order granting parolees the right to vote has incensed a Republican Long Island state Senator who says the move could place sex offenders near school children across the...
How to add a Middle Eastern twist to your healthy lunch
There's a lot more to Middle Eastern cuisine than what you can buy at sidewalk food trucks or in a tub, says Rawia Bishara, the co-owner of the acclaimed restaurant...
Russia did not prepare for World Cup fans drinking this much beer
MOSCOW -- Beer-guzzling soccer fans risk drinking parts of Moscow dry, with some bars and restaurants in the Russian capital saying they are running low and having to wait longer...
Why health nuts are paying $25 for this yogurt
New Yorkers are accustomed to shelling out in the name of wellness, but an up-and-coming dairy alternative is bringing it to a new level. Meet Coconut Cult: a plant-based yogurt...
Teen plotted ISIS-style school bombing to cause fear, cops say
ST. GEORGE, Utah — A Utah teenager told police that he tried to blow up a homemade device in his backpack at school because he'd been looking at Islamic State...
Stormy Daniels is launching lingerie for 'professional women' and 'moms'
UPDATE: In a statement on Twitter, Stormy Daniels writes: "Reports about me launching a lingerie line with Helen Hoey are completely false. I have no agreement with Hoey, nor do...
White House deputy chief of staff to resign
White House deputy chief of staff Joe Hagin has announced his resignation, the White House said Tuesday. Hagin, who led the advance team for President Trump’s historic summit with Kim...
Stove Factory Lofts expected to sell for $30M
On the heels of Howard Milstein’s sale of his Seaport parking lot to Howard Hughes Corp. for $180 million, as first reported by The Post’s Steve Cuozzo, two brick, multifamily...
Tony winners collaborate to provide Broadway rehearsal space
Broadway has tons of theaters, but rehearsal space? Not so much. That void will soon be filled as an ensemble of Tony winners and other White Way luminaries have joined...
Cuomo, de Blasio are high on hypocrisy over marijuana
Is that the reek of pot in the air — or hypocrisy? We ask because Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio are trying to have it both ways...
Trump administration giving nonprofit nearly $460M to house migrant kids
The Trump administration plans to award nearly half a billion dollars to a Texas nonprofit charged with caring for immigrant children detained at the border, a report said Tuesday. Southwest...
Congress missed its chance to start fixing the FBI
Left and right, the politicians who could have asked incisive questions instead made a mess of this week’s congressional hearings on the Justice Department inspector general’s report on the Clinton...
Cuomo is putting politics first with parolee-voting scheme
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has ordered state parole officers to give “high priority attention” to registering ex-cons to vote. That should resolve any remaining doubts about his penchant for heavy-handed, politically...
State lawmakers vote to finally spell 'Verrazzano' correctly
ALBANY — The bridge connecting Staten Island and Brooklyn will now be spelled Z right way. The Assembly passed a bill Tuesday to correct the spelling of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge,...
The real key to solving the family separation crisis at the border
When it comes to the debate in Washington over separating migrant children from adults, both sides are stoking the fire. President Trump’s allies thump their chest about “zero tolerance” and...
Unhappy nail salon customer drags worker across lot with BMW: cops
An Indiana nail salon customer unhappy with her manicure allegedly dragged an employee across the parking lot with her car, according to officials. Charley Fowler, 28, is accused of walking...
The takedown of Chris Hardwick shows #MeToo has gone too far
Call it The Revenge of #MeToo. It frightens me. People who tuned in Sunday night to AMC were greeted by a terse, one-sentence message on their screens: “ ‘Talking with Chris...
Trump and Nikki Haley are forcing the UN to change
All bureaucracies are slow to change, especially those most in need of such reforms. The United Nations is a case in point. Yet, despite its reluctance, the almost 73-year-old organization...
Russia on its way to improbable knockout stage run
An easy 3-1 win over Egypt means that Russia are all but assured to make it to the second round of the World Cup.
Cop in Sterling Brown arrest 'joked' about beating J.R. Smith, too
An officer in the controversial Sterling Brown arrest spread racist messages on Facebook, according to posts Brown's legal team is using as part of its defense. In light of Brown's...
Guatemalan mom sues over alleged separation from son at border
A mother from Guatemala is suing the Trump administration for allegedly taking her 7-year-old son away after they were both detained at the border — and keeping the boy from...
'Summer of Hell' begins early for commuters at Penn Station
The "Summer of Hell" started before the actual start of summer this year. The Long Island Rail Road concourse at Penn Station has been without air conditioning during this week's...
The 13 most iconic photos in World Cup history
The thirteen most iconic photos in World Cup history.
Trump just gave small businesses a big health care boost
Major health care savings and protections are on the horizon for the more than 11 million Americans who work for or own small businesses. Today, the US Department of Labor...
Harvard's secret system to avoid 'too many Asians'
The Harvard University admissions process appears to be an ongoing micro-aggression against Asian-Americans. A group called Students for Fair Admissions is suing the school for alleged racial discrimination and has...
Man falls from bridge taking selfie, gets arrested
A Texas man taking a selfie fell from a bridge and then into the hands of law enforcement, according to officials. Billy Pettice, 38, was arrested on an outstanding burglary...
MTA union wants more cameras to protect workers
Amid a spate of assaults on subway conductors, the MTA's largest union wants body or cab cameras to protect train crew members. The Transport Workers Union Local 100 made the...
LiAngelo Ball clings to the one reason we'll remember him
There is no draft hype, but there is a commercial. LiAngelo Ball has managed to drum up some attention with a recent Foot Locker ad that pokes fun at his...
US leaves UN Human Rights Council over 'bias against Israel'
The US withdrew Tuesday from the UN Human Rights Council, calling it an organization “that is not worthy of its name.” Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and UN Ambassador Nikki...
FBI agent Peter Strzok escorted from headquarters
Peter Strzok, the FBI agent who promised he’d make sure Donald Trump lost the election, was escorted out of the agency’s headquarters on Tuesday. His lawyer, Aitan Goelman, confirmed a...
Jay Bruce lands on DL and Dominic Smith gets a test in left
DENVER — Jay Bruce’s barking buttocks/hip finally landed him on the disabled list. The Mets made the move Tuesday, after Bruce missed a fourth start in five games the previous...
Stormy's lawyer joins border separations fight
Celebrity lawyer Michael Avenatti -- who is representing porn star Stormy Daniels in her lawsuit against President Trump -- has now inserted himself into the border separation fight. Avenatti tweeted...
Teen arrested for shooting golf cart driver during target practice: cops
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Authorities say a 13-year-old boy who was target practicing with a firearm has been taken into custody after a woman was shot in the stomach in Tennessee....
Video shows state trooper dragging man from burning car
Police released video Tuesday of the life-saving moments a state police officer pulled a trapped driver from a burning car in New Jersey last month. The dashcam footage, posted to...
Two arrested after body found in trunk of stolen car
CHESNEE, S.C. — Two people have been arrested after a man’s body was found in the trunk of a stolen car in South Carolina. The body of 37-year-old Jamie Miller...
Goldman Sachs CEO may run for mayor
You can call him Hizzoner, but you can’t make him run. Lloyd Blankfein said he might want to trade in Goldman Sachs for Gracie Mansion. The Wall Street bank CEO...
NYCHA residents want 'seat at the table' over city's deal with feds
A group representing New York City's public-housing residents wants a "seat at the table" while a judge considers whether to approve a $1 billion-plus deal to settle the feds' suit...
Former ICE head: Separated kids may never see parents again
Migrant parents separated from their kids after crossing the border may end up losing their kids for good, according to the former head of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. "Permanent...
Fox's Alexi Lalas feared for safety after scary run-in with fan
An angry soccer fan aggressively confronted American broadcaster Alexi Lalas last weekend near his Moscow hotel, according to USA Today. The report said Lalas feared for his safety, citing an...
Draft's next 'Jayson Tatum' thinks he aced Knicks workout
CAMDEN, N.J. — During his workout 10 days ago, Kentucky freshman forward Kevin Knox believes he showed the Knicks staff plenty of reasons to draft him ninth Thursday night. He...
Cuomo: Over 70 migrant kids held in New York after separation from parents
More than 70 migrant kids who were separated from their parents at the border are being housed in New York state — at facilities in the Bronx, Long Island, and...
'Minor explosion' reported at London tube station
Police are investigating a "minor explosion" at London's Southgate railway station -- which injured several people on Tuesday, according to officials. A suspicious package was reportedly found at the scene,...
Judge rips fake heiress, says she's too focused on movie deal
Her story impressed Netflix execs — but not a Manhattan judge. A fake socialite who swindled thousands of dollars from banks, businesses and wealthy pals — and earned herself a...
McConnell: We'll work with Dems to end child separations at border
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that all GOP senators support keeping families together at the border and that Republicans would reach out to Democrats to try to reach...
Boyfriend indicted for beating girlfriend, setting her on fire
The monster who set his girlfriend on fire and bludgeoned her with a hammer has been indicted, prosecutors said Tuesday. Larry McGloster, 26, looked stonefaced during the brief appearance in...
Trump says Canadians are smuggling shoes out of the US
President Trump railed against Canada on Tuesday, again accusing our northern neighbor of unfair trading practices — and a story in The Post that said Canadians come to the US...
Trump hugs US flag after speech
President Donald Trump paused to give the American flag a hug after giving a speech to business owners on Tuesday. The president, clapping as he walked off the stage at...
UES high school graduation interrupted by bomb threat
An Upper East Side high school graduation was interrupted by a bomb threat Tuesday morning, police and witnesses said. A representative at Vanguard High School, on East 67th Street near...
Beer, hope and devastation: Waking up with a World Cup bar
It’s 6:54 a.m., and people are lined up outside. El Basurero — a Queens bar and restaurant whose name translates to “The Dump” — opens at 7. That’s three hours...
Media hysteria isn’t helping break the immigration deadlock and other commentary
From the right: Media’s Role in Immigration Deadlock The illegal-immigration issue has always been fraught with politicking, contends Ben Shapiro at National Review, and the current saturation media coverage seems...
Uber tries out new feature to lower fares – for a price
Wanna save money on your next Uber? Sorry, you have to work for the ride-hailing company to get word of the less pricey lift. Uber is experimenting with a new...
Girl with Down syndrome separated from mom at border
A 10-year-old Mexican girl with Down syndrome was separated from her mother while entering the US and put into a federal facility, Mexico's foreign minister said Tuesday while denouncing the...
Eagle-eyed fans spot swastika in Fortnite
Epic Games has been forced into changing Fortnite's building materials after a player discovered that the game created a swastika at the junction of metal flooring when laid in a...
Germany tells Trump to stop lying about its crime rate
Saying something often doesn't make it true. That's the message that German politicians and newspaper editors delivered to President Donald Trump on Tuesday after he wrongly claimed once again that...
Mom targeted son in drive-by shooting: police
A mother determined to get her cellphone back from her 46-year-old son shot at him as he rode on a bicycle in Florida, police said. Priscilla Ann Ethridge, 66 —...
More kids than ever are taking alternative medicines
Children and teens are turning to alternative medicines in soaring numbers. Children’s use of herbal products and nutritional supplements nearly doubled between 2003 and 2014, a study published Monday by...
George Takei: Trump border policy worse than Japanese internment camps
Actor George Takei says the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" border policy that is separating migrant kids from their parents is worse than his experience in a Japanese internment camp. "At...
NBA prospect Luka Doncic has sights set on Jennifer Aniston
Luka Doncic won't know his NBA landing spot until Thursday night, but he's got his short-term future already mapped out. The 19-year-old Slovenian star, projected to be a top 5...
Man falls to his death taking waterfall selfie
The horrifying moment a man plunged to his death while taking a selfie has been caught on camera. Ramjan Usman Kagji was picnicking at the famous Gokak Waterfall in the...
Family of bullied girl who killed self sues school district
The family of a 12-year-old New Jersey cheerleader is taking legal action against her school district, claiming not enough was done to prevent the relentless cyber-bullying that led to her...
Titanic postcard with eerie message written by maid goes up for auction
A postcard written by a maid on the Titanic to a friend which said “wish you were here” is expected to fetch more than $26,000 at auction. Sarah Daniels wrote...
This salad helped a 'Top Chef' drop 45 pounds
When Chris Shea found a diet that actually worked, he was excited to share it with the world. So the chef put his secrets to weight-loss success — including the...
Carmelo has two poorly coded words for the haters
Looks like Carmelo Anthony has a taste for wine -- and for whine. The Oklahoma City Thunder forward continues to fire back at haters on social media, most recently on...
Journalist groped, kissed during live broadcast at World Cup
A gross creep brazenly groped and smooched a TV journalist as she reported on the World Cup from Russia. Julieth Gonzalez Theran, a reporter for German TV news channel Deutsche...
Lawmakers blocked from touring child migrant facility in Florida
Two lawmakers were blocked from a tour of a controversial federal immigrant detention center that houses young children Tuesday. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) and US Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.)...
Yankees down to one player who would start All-Star Game
Gary Sanchez’s extended slump may have played a part in the Rays’ Wilson Ramos passing Sanchez in the AL All-Star voting. Sanchez, who was on top of the catcher’s race...
Macron rips sassy teen for calling him by nickname: 'You should behave'
French President Emmanuel Macron ripped a teenager for calling him by a nickname — instead of “Mr. President.” The shaggy-haired high schooler was waiting to meet Macron during an official...
Shinnecock Hills is undeniably great, has competition
This was not a flawless US Open, but honestly, who would want that? Yet the thing that was made clear as a Southampton sky was that the greatness of Shinnecock...
Teen shot in head stuns EMTs when he starts breathing under sheet
A Chicago teenager who was shot in the head several times stunned paramedics when he began breathing and moving underneath the sheet they placed on his body, according to reports....
Debi Mazar slams '13 Reasons' for 'romanticizing suicide'
The “Younger” star took to social media this week to rail against the Netflix show, which she says her 12-year-old watched without her permission.
Circus bear attacks trainer mid-performance
A Russian circus performance turned into chaos when a skateboarding bear attacked one of its handlers mid-performance. Luckily, it appears that the trainer escaped without sustaining any serious injuries.
Americans own nearly half the world's civilian firearms
UNITED NATIONS — There are over 1 billion firearms in the world today, including 857 million in civilian hands — with American men and women the dominant owners, according to a...
US plans to withdraw from UN Human Rights Council
The US plans to announce its withdrawal from the UN Human Rights Council on Tuesday because of its perceived anti-Israel bias, according to a report. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo...
'Crazy' subway passenger sucker-punches conductor
A deranged straphanger sucker-punched a subway conductor in Brooklyn on Tuesday — the latest in a recent string of assaults on MTA workers. The unidentified man socked a Q train...
Judge blasts city lawyers over NYCHA lead paint scandal
A judge tore into lawyers for New York City and its troubled public housing agency as they tried Tuesday to weasel out of a class-action suit over lead paint in...
Trump: Dems want illegal immigrants to 'infest' US
An irate President Trump on Tuesday defied mounting bipartisan pressure to end his zero-tolerance policy of taking migrant children away from their parents — and charged that Democrats want “illegal...
Trump's campaign manager says it's time to fire Sessions
President Donald Trump's 2020 campaign manager tweeted Tuesday that the president should fire Attorney General Jeff Sessions and end special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe. "Time to fire Sessions....
Teen hiker 'lost her footing' and fell 100 feet to her death
A 16-year-old girl in Utah died Monday after she fell about 100 feet at a waterfall during a hike with a friend, the Deseret News reported. Kaylee Marvin reportedly “lost...
Dennis Rodman heaps praise upon 'friend for life' Kim Jong Un
Dennis Rodman and his "friend for life" Kim Jong Un love to jet ski and belt out James Brown at karaoke whenever they're together, the former NBA star divulged Tuesday....
YouTube boss promises to better police offensive content
CANNES — YouTube boss Susan Wojcicki gave a quick mea culpa to the ad community — again. The chief executive spent a few minutes addressing the controversy surrounding offensive content...
Instagram models outstay their welcome at hotels in paradise
There might not be a more “Instagrammable” location than the Maldives. The group of coral islands in the Indian Ocean showcases crystal clear waters, white sandy beaches and luxury accommodation...
Cop allegedly lied about income to avoid higher child support payments
An NYPD officer is facing criminal charges and could lose his job because he lied about his income in order to avoid paying higher child support, officials said Tuesday. Officer...
ESPN host delivers powerful speech after losing a child
Tony Reali returned to "Around the Horn" with a heavy heart. The ESPN host was back on the show weeks after he and his wife lost one of their twin boys...
Live mouse found crawling in a bag of Wendy's buns
A mouse was found at a Wendy’s restaurant in Catoosa, Oklahoma, crawling inside a bag of burger buns. When the video went viral, the fast-food chain famous for its square...
Teen clinging to life after stabbing on Bronx River Parkway
A teenager suffered life-threatening injuries when he was chased onto the Bronx River Parkway and stabbed by a group of men, police said. The 14-year-old was swimming in the Bronx...
Horny couple joins Mile High Club in full view of passengers
Fasten your seatbelts, this flight will get frisky! Two amorous passengers were apparently so desperate to join the Mile High Club, they did so in the comfort of their seats,...
Most public pot smokers in NYC will only get a summons
Most New Yorkers caught smoking pot in public will be issued summonses rather than arrested starting on Sept. 1, Mayor Bill de Blasio and Police Commissioner James O’Neill announced Tuesday....
How YES Network is trying to change Ken Singleton's mind
YES Network president of production and programming John Filippelli is trying to convince Yankees analyst Ken Singleton to un-retire, sources told The Post. Singleton, 71, has been involved in Major...
Dating a polyamorous man completely changed my life
I have PTSD. I’m a naturally anxious person. At night, while some count sheep, I count the many ways in which things can go wrong. When I started dating a...
White House downplays China trade tensions as 'dispute'
The Trump administration tried Tuesday to minimize the intensifying trade war between the US and China — but Wall Street wasn’t listening. White House trade adviser Peter Navarro called the...
Inspector general: FBI didn't let anti-Trump views affect probe
WASHINGTON — The inspector general of the Justice Department said Tuesday it’s “clear” that leading FBI officials wanted to stop Donald Trump from becoming president, but he insisted it didn't...
Sterling Brown is suing Milwaukee over stun gun arrest
Milwaukee Bucks guard Sterling Brown is suing the city and its police department because officers used a stun gun on him during his arrest for a parking violation in January....
Burglars swipe $100K in Apple products from Best Buy without touching floor
Burglars are wanted for swiping $100,000 in Apple products from a Best Buy in Georgia – all without touching the ground in the stunning "Mission: Impossible"-like heist, police said. Police...
Men are wearing miniskirts now
2018 has seen a lot of men in skirts. Now, it seems the trend is on the, ahem, rise. During Milan Fashion Week, Prada sent dudes down the catwalk Sunday in...
Illegal guns are being melted down into fancy watches
This watch is seriously killer. The new Humanium Metal wristwatch, by Swedish company Triwa, is made from melted-down illegal firearms, confiscated by police in El Salvador. The watch, which launched...
Trae Young sees the Knicks upside of a draft slip
Point guard Trae Young said falling to nine in Thursday’s draft can still be “a great situation" because he would wind up a Knick and playing for new coach David...
This place is 'far more psychopathic' than any state in the country
Connecticut has more psychopaths than any other state -- but Washington D.C. is "by far" the most psychopathic place in the nation, according to a new study. The Nutmeg State...
Tween calls 911 after parents serve him salad
This kid really hates salad. A 12-year-old boy from Halifax, Nova Scotia, was so unhappy when his parents served him up a leafy dinner last week that he made his...
Nate Robinson: Larry Brown bullied me to tears
Most Knicks have positive memories of Nate Robinson, the diminutive point guard who spent five seasons with the team until departing for the Celtics. But it seems Robinson doesn’t view...
Virtual reality ‘Sex and the City’ porn parody is appropriately bananas
Happy 20th birthday, "Sex and the City!" This is what the world got you: A four-episode porn spoof featuring four girlfriends trying to find a man in the big smoke....
Ex-Fed chief warns of 'subterfuge' to protect banks
Paul Volcker was out in force Tuesday defending the rule named after him. As one of the primary architects of Obama-era Wall Street regulations, Volcker warned that the Trump administration...
Parents in crazed brawl at youth softball tournament
A bizarre brawl broke out between parents of two rival softball teams at a youth tournament in Kingsport, Tenn. Cellphone footage of the incident posted on Facebook shows a gaggle...
Parking spot fight turns medieval when driver pulls out sword
A squabble over a parking spot turned downright medieval, when an edgy driver attacked a man with a sword in New Jersey, according to a report. The violence erupted last...
Neymar limps off and sets off Brazil alarms
Brazil is hoping to avoid a repeat of the 2014 World Cup, as Neymar suffered another injury during practice Thursday. The injury, which appeared to be on his right foot...
Gunshot to the stomach doesn't faze suspect
Police in East Cleveland released bodycam footage of an incident that involved a violent suspect continuing to fight officers after getting shot in the stomach. Two officers were injured during...
Man crushed to death by mom's coffin during funeral
A grieving man was crushed to death by his own mother's coffin during her funeral procession. Samen Kondorura, 40, was carrying his mom Berta's coffin during a service in Indonesia's...
New Yorker fact-checker under fire after mistaking ICE worker's tattoo for Nazi symbol
A Harvard-educated fact-checker for the New Yorker is being excoriated by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency for “baselessly slandering” a Marine veteran — by falsely accusing him of having...
'Star Wars' lead Thandie Newton serious about diversity
CANNES — Thandie Newton was on a tear Tuesday morning. Newton, who is the first black female lead in a “Star Wars” film, said she faced “traumatic” racism and sexism...
Music teacher who gave girl foot rubs gets off with no prison time
A private music teacher in New York admitted giving a young girl foot massages for years to please himself sexually — but will dodge jail after pleading guilty to the...
Enes Kanter has an ironic LeBron plan
Enes Kanter is pleading for a reason to take a pay cut. The center knows it's a pipe dream, but it's a pipe dream he's exploring in attempting to lure...
A tent city in Texas for migrant children
Images released by the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Health and Human Services show the area and conditions in which migrant parents and children are held after...
Americans spend nearly a year of their lives dreaming about vacation
Americans spend the equivalent of 284 days of their life dreaming about being on vacation, according to new research. A new study into the travel habits of 2,000 Americans looked...
Falcons worried over Julio Jones-Terrell Owens friendship
The Falcons' front office isn't thrilled with Julio Jones' offseason activities. The explosive receiver, who curiously scrubbed his social media feeds of Atlanta-related content earlier this year, has been working...
Man who tried to seduce teen with pasta gets a week in jail
An Ohio man accused of trying to seduce a teenage boy with chicken Alfredo was served a seven-day jail sentence this week. Albert Maruna, 23, of Austintown, will also have...
Boyfriend charged in stabbing death of burlesque dancer
An upstate burlesque dancer was stabbed to death — and police have charged her boyfriend with murder after nabbing him across the country, according to reports. Robert Norry was arrested...
Markets dive in wake of Trump's latest China tariff threat
Global stock markets fell Tuesday after President Donald Trump threatened to put tariffs on another $200 billion in imports from China, and the Chinese government said it would retaliate. The...
Woman finds missing father's ashes in unexpected place
A New Zealand man’s ashes stored in a heart pendant disappeared — and were found weeks later in the cottage cheese aisle of a local supermarket. Chelsea Campbell’s 8-year-old daughter...
Missing Walmart worker murdered by daughter, son-in-law: cops
A missing Kentucky Walmart employee was murdered by her daughter and son-in-law — who later tried to cover up the crime, police said. Sherry Rose, of London, was reported missing...
Senators trade away player after fiancée accused of twisted tweets
The Senators have broken up the sordid drama surrounding two of their players' significant others. The team announced Tuesday that it was trading Mike Hoffman to the Sharks for prospects...
GOP candidates distance themselves from 'cruel' immigration policy
Republicans running for office are distancing themselves from the Trump administration's controversial immigration policy that is separating children from their parents at the border. Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who's challenging...
Police impostor wanted for raping woman during stop
Texas authorities are searching for a fake cop wearing tactical gear who they say raped a woman after pulling her over. Police in Grand Prairie said the woman was driving...
Amazon's Alexa to play concierge for Marriott hotels
Alexa has a new job: hotel concierge. Amazon has launched a version of Alexa for hotels that lets guests order room service through the voice assistant, ask for more towels...
CVS to roll out home prescription delivery nationwide
CVS Health will make prescription deliveries nationwide to accommodate the heightened expectations of convenience from consumers. The nation’s second-largest drugstore chain says it also will make home deliveries of other...
Artist emerges from tomb after being buried alive for three days
The 73-year-old buried alive in a steel container under a busy street in Tasmania, Australia silently emerged after three days. A crowd of hundreds watched on a drizzly Sunday night...
England fan crashes through roof after crazy goal celebration
England soccer fans were through the roof -- literally -- after Harry Kane's game-winning goal in stoppage time of the team's 2-1 victory against Tunisia on Monday. A musician on...
Australia fines Apple $6.7M for disabling iPhones fixed by third parties
An Australian court fined electronics giant Apple $9 million Australian ($6.7 million US) on Tuesday after a regulator accused it of using a software update to disable iPhones that had...
Elon Musk tells Tesla staff about employee's alleged 'sabotage'
SAN FRANCISCO — Tesla chief executive Elon Musk said Monday in an email to staff that an unnamed Tesla employee had conducted “extensive and damaging sabotage” to the company’s operations,...
Undocumented immigrant confesses to killing prostitutes, dumping bodies in street: cops
An undocumented immigrant from Honduras has confessed to killing two prostitutes and dumping their bodies on the streets of Miami, police said. Juan Carlos Hernandez-Caseres, 37, is facing two first-degree...
Sessions' own church accuses him of child abuse over immigration policy
Among the critics of the Trump administration policy that is separating children from their parents are 600 members of the United Methodist Church — the same congregation where Attorney General...
Kim Jong Un briefs officials in Beijing on Trump summit
BEIJING/SEOUL — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday arrived in Beijing, where he will likely brief Chinese President Xi Jinping on his summit with US President Donald Trump...
Danny Meyer plans to ban cash at more of his restaurants
Danny Meyer plans to ban cash at more of his eateries. The celebrity restaurateur and co-founder of Shake Shack said the no-cash policy that was recently implemented at four of...
Cops seize massive arsenal from convicted felon
Los Angeles authorities have seized a staggering stash of more than 500 firearms – all from a single convicted felon, according to a report. LA County investigators raided the Agua...
Glasgow building remains 'structurally solid' after blaze
LONDON — The head of the Glasgow City Council says the remains of the city’s fire-ravaged art school appear to be structurally solid and it’s hoped the facade of the...
Woodchuck blamed for swiping flags from veterans' graves
ADAMS, Mass. — Authorities say furry critters, not vandals, are likely to blame for American flags that disappeared from veterans' graves in Massachusetts. The flags at Bellevue Cemetery, in Adams,...
Twin brothers reunited 74 years after World War II deaths
COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, France — For decades, he was known only as Unknown X-9352 at a World War II American cemetery in Belgium where he was interred. On Tuesday, the soldier would...
Trump signed secret pledge to protect Israel's nukes: report
President Trump signed a secret letter last year pledging not to pressure Israel to give up its nukes after a contentious White House meeting with the Israeli ambassador, according to...
Horrifying moment a roof collapses, leaving multiple tourists injured
A roof collapse injured nine people at the Mount Hua visitor center in northern China. Dramatic video shows the moment debris came crashing down on a crowd of people riding...
Phil Mickelson invests in futuristic frozen yogurt chain
Pro golfing great Phil Mickelson and his business partner Steve Loy have just inked a deal to open 30 Reis & Irvy’s frozen yogurt locations in San Diego. The chain’s...
Don't put all your anti-climate-change eggs in the electric-car basket
Erich Sixt, chairman and chief executive officer of the Pullach, Germany-based global car-rental company that bears his family’s name, recently described electric cars as a “costly political error” given their...
Driver with head full of racist tattoos gets into car accident with deliveryman on bike
A man with a head full of racist tattoos — including one that reads “AM A PSYCHOTIC NEO NAZI SERIAL KILLER SKIN HEAD FOREVER FOREVER” — got into a car...
Child scales 'un-climbable' pool ladder in viral video
ATTLEBORO, Mass. — A Massachusetts family has captured a viral video of their toddler climbing what is supposed to be a gate to stop children from getting into a pool....
Jogger fights off man who sexually assaulted her, suspect arrested: cops
BRIDGEWATER, Mass. — Police say a Massachusetts woman fought off a man who sexually assaulted her and tried to drag her into his car while she was out for a...
Smoking in the US is at an all-time low
Smoking in the US has hit another all-time low. About 14 percent of US adults were smokers last year, down from about 16 percent the year before, government figures show....
CIA programmer charged with leaking classified info
Manhattan federal prosecutors on Monday slapped a former CIA software engineer -- who was already in prison on child porn charges -- with a slew of new charges accusing him...
A trade isn't the big move Mets should make with Jacob deGrom
DENVER — Forget about trading Jacob deGrom. If the Mets really want to make a splash, they should extend deGrom as soon as possible and have him for the next...
More than 100 Nassar victims urge Michigan State board to fire interim president
LANSING, Mich. — A letter signed by at least 120 victims of sexual abuse by former sports doctor Larry Nassar on Tuesday urged Michigan State University’s governing board to oust...
Bartolo Colon etches his name deeper into the history books
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Bartolo Colon has reached one goal he set for himself this season and is within two wins of another. Colon earned his 244th victory, passing Hall...
FBI: Ex-sheriff extorted nearly $100K from dealers, others
TOLEDO, Ohio — The FBI says a former Ohio sheriff accused of taking nearly $100,000 in bribes from drug dealers and others while in office has been indicted on federal...
Army officially splits with West Point 'commie cadet'
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — The images Spenser Rapone posted on Twitter from his West Point graduation were intentionally shocking: In one, the smirking cadet opens his dress uniform to expose a...
Giancarlo Stanton insists he hasn't changed a thing
WASHINGTON — The Yankees spent just one day in a 10-day span outside The Bronx. And while the brief trip to the nation’s capital may have seemed a nuisance to...
This series will show just how crucial AL East is to Yankees
WASHINGTON — Exactly how high are the stakes for the Yankees in this regular season? They’ll be able to file a first-person account by Thursday night. The Mariners are coming...
NCAA basketball referee pleads guilty to molesting teen boy
MARIETTA, Ga. — A NCAA women's basketball referee has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for molesting a 14-year-old at a Georgia hotel. The Marietta Daily Journal reports 58-year-old...
Brandon Nimmo leads barrage as Mets bats break out in big way
DENVER — Nimm-sanity has arrived to the Mets. If Brandon Nimmo’s go-ahead homer in the ninth inning to help win Sunday’s game in Arizona wasn’t exhilarating enough for the Mets,...
China blasts Trump's new tariff threat as 'blackmail'
BEIJING — China's government has denounced President Donald Trump's threat of tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods as blackmail and warned it would respond with "strong countermeasures." The Commerce...