June 20, 2018
You can legally get high in Canada starting in October
TORONTO — Marijuana will be legal nationwide in Canada starting Oct. 17 in a move that should take market share away from organized crime and protect the country's youth, Prime...
Taylor Hall named MVP; Mathew Barzal snags Rookie of Year
Mathew Barzal, Taylor Hall and Brian Boyle all put together historic seasons on the ice in the New York City area — and now have the hardware to prove it....
Teacher pleads guilty to sexually assaulting student at school
WHEATON, Ill. — A former suburban Chicago high school teacher and coach has pleaded guilty to felony criminal sexual assault of a student at the school and sentenced to eight...
Why 'Angels in America' star Nathan Stewart-Jarrett chased RuPaul down the street
London-born actor Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, 32, has wanted to play Belize in Tony Kushner’s Pulitzer Prize-winning “Angels in America” (a 7½-hour opus, about the AIDS crisis in 1980s New York) for as...
Rangers pursuing deals as NHL draft nears
DALLAS — The Rangers arrived here late Tuesday owning three of the first 28 and five of the first 48 selections in the NHL entry draft, which will begin Friday...
Park ravaged by drugs, hookers and muggings after infamous police killing
Gangbangers peddle drugs in plain sight, hustlers resell cheap booze on the street corner — 50 cents will get you a capful — and prostitutes lead johns to the boarded-up...
Beer may lack fizz in Europe amid carbon dioxide shortage
LONDON — No beer at this time of year? A British trade group says there's a shortage of carbon dioxide in Northern Europe, sparking fears that drinks may lack fizz...
Move over Wonderlic: Inside look at new exam the NBA's using
The NBA will hold its annual draft Thursday at Barclays Center, and many of the selections — including the one made by the Knicks with the ninth-overall pick — could...
Giancarlo Stanton finally has his first Yankees moment
The Yankees have the best record in baseball, so at least some of the heat has been taken off Giancarlo Stanton and Gary Sanchez, both of whom have not lived...
Tenant advocate facing $20M defamation suit over bribing accusations
A tenant advocate is facing a $20 million defamation lawsuit after accusing a leading real estate lobbying group of bribing Democratic lawmakers. The Rent Stabilization Association, which represents 25,000 New...
New library room to honor Brooke Astor
Philanthropist Brooke Astor always loved and nurtured the New York Public Library, and next month, it will thank her by starting construction on the Lenox and Astor Room on the...
Trump touts 'tough' immigration policies, slams 'elites' at raucous rally
WASHINGTON – President Trump rallied supporters in Minnesota Wednesday night by pledging to keep up his immigration crackdown despite walking back his policy to tear apart migrant families at the...
French star a safe bet to put one on the board vs. Peru
France, one of the pre-tournament favorites, was less than impressive in its win over Australia last week. The French will show their pedigree against Peru today. Les Bleus are undefeated...
Youth is served when it comes to betting on the NBA
As you watch Thursday night’s NBA draft, you’ll likely be aware that no individual player will have a strong influence on “against the spread” performances in the 2018-19 season. Very...
Bombshells 'breastaurant' is a 'crime factory': prosecutor
A Houston sports bar closed its doors for two weeks after the local prosecutor called it a “crime factory” — claiming its bartenders served drunk and underage customers. More than...
Cubs closer goes down in freak undressing incident
Brandon Morrow couldn't save himself in his own bedroom. The Cubs placed their closer on the disabled list Wednesday because of lower back tightness, after Morrow experienced spasms while taking his...
Spanish graffiti artists must pay $1,000 to avoid jail time
The last of the Spanish vandals who in April sullied the Big Apple’s subways with spray paint were sentenced Wednesday — coughing up $1,000 to avoid jail. In a plea...
The best solution to immigration crisis: Give aid to poor countries
Nearly everyone can agree: The scene at the southern border is a horror. Even those who somehow think that it isn’t a moral horror to see little kids pulled from...
Kyle O'Quinn opts out of Knicks deal, but isn't necessarily gone
As expected, Knicks backup center Kyle O’Quinn opted out of the final year of his $4.3M contract, a source confirmed. Nevertheless, that doesn’t mean the Knicks are out of the...
White power rally planned in DC on anniversary of deadly Charlottesville march
A white supremacist rally is expected to take place on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on the anniversary of another deadly race march in Charlottesville. The National Park Service...
The reason millennials might be such bad tippers
This bit of news got a lot of play this week: Millennials — Americans age 18 to 37 — are lousy tippers. In fact, they say they would prefer higher...
Trump reportedly tossed a Starburst toward Merkel during G7 summit
President Trump reportedly tossed a Starburst toward German Chancellor Angela Merkel during the G7 summit in Canada. The candy diplomacy took place during a tense exchange that was caught in...
Tax cuts were nice, but the federal deficit is still growing
Paul Ryan, the Wisconsin Republican who is speaker of the House, said yesterday that the tax law changes have already been “making things better” for “working families across America.” Ryan...
Burglar breaks family's hearts twice in 14-hour span
A Queens family thought they were unlucky when their house got burglarized — but they had insult added to injury when the same crook showed up 14 hours later and...
Instagram announces new long-form video platform
Instagram is determined to capture every last second of your free time. The Facebook-owned social network on Wednesday announced IGTV, a new long-form video platform that will allow certain users...
What the Fed's interest rate hikes mean for you
Interest rates went up again last week. And Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Wednesday they will continue to rise. But what does that really mean for you? This was...
Angry traveler breaks airport window over cancelled flights
An American Airlines passenger boiled over Monday night and smashed a window out of frustration at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport after countless flights had been canceled by the airliner. The incident...
State Senate deadlocked as legislative session nears end
The state Senate remained deadlocked on key issues late Wednesday, the final day of the 2018 legislative session. An omnibus bill to extend taxing authority to New York City and...
Trump's executive order leaves thousands of immigrant kids in limbo
President Trump's sudden reversal on his hardline immigration policy left agencies scrambling to determine what would happen with the more than 2,000 children in detention centers. The order signed by...
Deputies discover meth worth $1M hidden in subwoofer box
Was it time to face the music? Deputies in Colorado say 113 pounds of methamphetamine valued at more than $1 million were discovered inside a subwoofer box over the weekend....
300-pound bear squeezes through couple's kitchen window
A couple in California received an unexpected visitor earlier this month when a roughly 7-foot, 300-pound black bear entered their home through the kitchen window. "I still couldn't understand how...
Millennials don't care about traditional honeymoons
When Gina Doost and Jeff Fransen planned their picture-perfect wedding in September 2016, they were dealing with two challenges — time and money. Doost, a 31-year-old travel blogger, and Fransen,...
Rachel Bilson goes from girl next door to wacky crime-fighter
Rachel Bilson has made a career out of playing “the girl-next-door types” in shows including “The O.C.” and “Hart of Dixie.” Now, she’s turning over a new leaf in ABCs...
Gleyber Torres takes Derby decision out of MLB's hands
Gleyber Torres says he’ll pass on competing in the Home Run Derby next month, and that goes down as a loss for baseball, even if everyone outside New York might...
Top NBA draft prospect goes to LeBron for fitness advice
Draft prospect Miles Bridges had the rare opportunity to seek career advice from the King of the NBA. The 6-foot-7 Michigan State forward took advantage of the fact LeBron James...
Woman claims drinking her dog's urine cleared up her acne
A stomach-churning video shows a woman drinking a cup of her dog’s fresh urine while claiming it has cured her acne. American animal lover Lynn Lew, whose face is caked...
Alleged bike-path terrorist faces additional murder charges
Manhattan federal prosecutors have added six counts of attempted murder to the eights counts of actual murder facing the alleged West Side truck terrorist Sayfullo Saipov, according to newly filed...
'Solo' box office struggles may have doomed future 'Star Wars' spinoffs
"Solo: A Star Wars Story" may be the last "Star Wars Story" that Lucasfilm ever tells. The production company has reportedly put plans for future standalone movies on hold following...
Greg Bird: Yankees haven't seen what I'm fully capable of yet
Greg Bird sealed his status as the Yankees’ first baseman of the future with a promising 46-game debut as a rookie in 2015. He unleashed a picturesque left-handed swing, seemingly...
Man bit off piece of husband's nose during argument: police
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Police say a Rhode Island man bit off a piece of his husband's nose during a heated argument. The Providence Journal reports police responded to a disturbance...
Dozens of scared kids spotted leaving Harlem foster care agency
Dozens of seemingly scared and confused kids were seen Wednesday afternoon being hustled out of the Harlem foster care agency that's looking after migrant children who've been separated from their...
NYC's elite parents call this child whisperer to deal with tantrums
The moment Dana Rosenbloom picked up her cell phone and heard the anguished voice of her client — an Upper East Side mother — she knew it was an emergency....
CEO dies after smartphone explodes, catches fire in home
Cradle Fund CEO Nazrin Hassan died a few days ago after one of his two smartphones exploded while charging in his Malaysia bedroom and it caught fire. From the available...
Leaving the UN Human Rights Council was the moral choice
So long, haters. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Ambassador Nikki Haley on Tuesday announced the United States is quitting the UN Human Rights Council — which, as Pompeo put...
De Blasio's failures are fueling the demand for charter schools
City parents’ demand for charter-school seats just hit a new high, with nearly 80,000 lottery applicants. Unfortunately, the effort to choke charters’ growth means they’re competing for just 26,900 available...
Teen who bragged about murder on Facebook gets life sentence
A Colorado teen was sentenced to life in prison for gunning down a chef and then boasting about the murder on social media, according to reports. Raheem Benson, 18, was...
Let's hope Trump's border-family order succeeds
President Trump has wisely moved to stop separating families at the border, but that won’t remotely end the immigration wars — and may not even mean a permanent end to...
Knicks are suddenly Mo Bamba possibility after trade-up talks
Coming home felt different this time. Mohamed Bamba couldn’t put his finger on it, but as his plane descended upon the city and he saw the skyline from his airplane...
White House will propose merging Education, Labor departments
President Donald Trump wants to merge the federal departments of Labor and Education in what would be the biggest bureaucratic shake-up in recent history, published reports said Wednesday. Budget director...
Police fatally shoot 17-year-old boy fleeing traffic stop
EAST PITTSBURGH, Pa. — A police officer fatally shot a 17-year-old boy just seconds after he fled from a traffic stop late Tuesday in a confrontation partly captured on video...
People actually paid $38 for 'hot dog water' at festival
Vancouver’s annual Car Free Day festival attracts thousands of people to the Canadian city’s Main Street. However, this year visitors were treated to an unusual new product among the other...
Brits are finding it's hard to leave the European Union
Britain will mark this weekend the second anniversary of its vote for Brexit, and it’s learned one thing for sure: It’s a lot easier to get into Europe than it...
Teen caught on video throwing whiskey bottle at van, hitting boy
PHILADELPHIA — A teenager has been caught on surveillance video in Philadelphia throwing a whiskey bottle at a passing van, shattering a window and hitting a 10-year-old boy in the...
The left is about to win in Mexico — and that's terrible news
Latin America’s leftist-populist movement once led by Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez is in retreat, including a major electoral loss in Colombia over the weekend. But it stands to gain just south...
‘Buffalo Billion’ defendants joked Cuomo was one of Italy's greatest exports
Two men accused of rigging bids in Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s “Buffalo Billion” economic development program once quipped that the governor was one of the greatest things to come out of...
China, not Trump, started this trade war
What can Democrat Chuck Schumer, Republican Marco Rubio and President Trump agree on? Almost nothing, but they agree China is robbing America blind and has to be stopped. When the...
Cheer coach seduced student at booze-fueled party: cops
An Indiana cheerleading coach allegedly had sex with a student at a booze-fueled party -- and was left with "huge hickies," according to police. Morgan Judy, 23, was arrested Friday...
These buildings have the most insane perks
City living is a blast, no doubt, but in a metropolis of 8 million, having fun can sometimes be a grind. Want to grab a cocktail? Buy some vegetables? Get...
Trust-funder who wrote grisly novel convicted of killing model girlfriend
LOS ANGELES — A Canadian real estate tycoon's son who wrote a graphic novel that features gruesome killings was convicted in Southern California Wednesday of the torture and mutilation of...
'RHONY's Ramona Singer mulls move downtown
“The Real Housewives of New York City” star and Upper East Sider Ramona Singer would like to try a new neighborhood — either Flatiron or elsewhere downtown — for a...
The draft sleepers Nets are eyeing if trade-up goes bust
A year ago -- just before the NBA draft -- the Nets completed a shocking trade for D’Angelo Russell. With this year’s draft Thursday night at Barclays Center, they pulled...
Ford's top models partied at this summer estate
Top models like Lauren Hutton and Beverly Johnson used to hang out at an on-the-market Quogue estate known as Belle Mead because it was once owned by the late Eileen...
Personal finance guru David Bach lists $6M condo
Finance expert David Bach, a New York Times best-selling author and television personality, and his wife, Alatia Bradley Bach, a Corcoran broker, are listing their home at 2 River Terrace...
Scarlett Johansson joining celebs in secret NYC suburb
Scarlett Johansson, the “Avengers” and “Lost in Translation” star who portrays Ivanka Trump on “Saturday Night Live,” might be ditching the East End for Snedens Landing, NY, a low-profile enclave...
NYPD cop who paralyzed teen during chase resigns to take Florida job
The cop who slipped on a rain-slicked Brooklyn street and landed on the teen he was chasing — leaving the boy paralyzed — has resigned from the NYPD to take...
Hampton Jitney owner lists $5.8M waterfront estate
Hampton Jitney buses are ubiquitous across the city, transporting hordes of folks to and from vacation homes all summer long. Now the owner of the company, Missy Lynch, is selling...
Upper East Side mansion with gorgeous carvings hits market
The Parge House, a 20-foot-wide mixed-use building, is on the market for $12 million. The ornately carved property, which stands on the corner of East 65th Street and Lexington Avenue,...
Thief tried paying waitress with her own stolen card: police
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Authorities say an Arkansas thief got his just deserts when he tried to pay for a meal using the waitress's stolen credit card. Police spokesman Lt....
Opera singer who went nude for role gets probation for child porn
A tenor, who famously appeared naked in a Vivaldi opera, was sentenced to 10 years probation for his child porn habit, The Post has learned. Zachary Stains, 47, copped to...
US to require more screening of powders in carry-on baggage
US security officials will require more screening of powdered substances in carry-on bags on international flights headed to the United States starting June 30. A Transportation Security Administration spokesman said...
The temptations lurking who would jolt this Knicks draft
The cord is officially cut Thursday night. For real, and for good, the lasting stain of Phil Jackson will be removed from the Knicks. It was two days shy of...
'Making a Murderer' teen asks Supreme Court to take case
WASHINGTON — The teenager in the video sits slouched on a loveseat wearing a black long-sleeved shirt, cargo pants and white sneakers, his hands folded but fidgeting in his lap....
Poisonous caterpillar sends teen to emergency room
A Florida teen is recovering from a terrifying health scare involving a venomous caterpillar, according to reports. Logan Pergola was doing yard work Saturday outside his Land O' Lakes home...
School resource officer fired over 'offensive' Facebook posts
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A Florida city fired a school resource officer for social media posts the police department deemed “offensive, insulting, and derogatory.” The Gainesville Sun reports Jason King is...
Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal is World Cup's best one-man team
The forward has scored all four of his teams' goals through the first two games of the World Cup.
Queens man admits he tried to join ISIS
A Queens man caught attempting to sneak into Syria admitted Wednesday he was attempting to join ISIS. Parveg Ahmed, 23, pleaded guilty in Brooklyn federal court to charges of attempting...
Amputated limbs of Civil War soldiers found in mass grave
McLEAN, Va. — Researchers have discovered the remains of two Civil War soldiers buried among a batch of severed limbs on a northern Virginia battlefield. The National Park Service on...
Cambridge professor complains 'racist' staffers won't call her 'doctor'
A Cambridge professor is refusing to teach her classes -- because she says “racist” staffers have refused to call her “doctor.” Priyamvada Gopal, who specializes in postcolonial literature at King’s...
Girl who escaped 'horror house' recalls abuse in chilling 911 call
RIVERSIDE, Calif. — A 17-year-old girl who had just escaped her home of horrors called police dispatchers and revealed in a high-pitched voice the abuse that had gone on for...
Fashion brand under fire for using images of migrants in ads
Fashion brand United Colors of Benetton is coming under fire for its latest ad campaign – which features real images of African migrants rescued at sea and then turned away...
The whispering critics have followed Trae Young everywhere
Over-the-top praise was followed by biting criticism. There were Stephen Curry comparisons and bust talk. He was the story of college basketball over the season’s first few months, but limped...
Trump calls out 'Fake ABC News' for false Manafort conviction
President Trump has taken to Twitter to call out "fake ABC News" for its accidental conviction of Paul Manafort. "Look what Fake ABC News put out," Trump tweeted on Wednesday afternoon,...
Child who washed ashore identified, mom and girlfriend arrested
DALLAS — Texas authorities have identified the body of a child found washed ashore in Southeast Texas last year, and accused his mother and her girlfriend of dumping his body....
CEOs blast Trump's policy of separating immigrant families
Top corporate executives chastised President Trump on Wednesday for his policy of separating immigrant families from their children — the latest foray by corporate America into testy political waters. President...
Man injured as subway station ceiling falls apart
A straphanger was injured Wednesday afternoon when a chunk of the ceiling collapsed onto the Borough Hall subway station platform in Brooklyn. The plaster rained down on the Manhattan-bound 4-and-5...
Giants shake up staff under Dave Gettleman
There were sure to be changes after Dave Gettleman took over as the Giants’ general manager, and the team on Wednesday announced a series of moves in its front office,...
Video shows headless rattlesnake attacking man
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — An Alabama man who shot a rattlesnake got a surprise when the headless reptile tried to bite him long after he thought it should be dead. Billy...
De Blasio: City will give teachers six weeks of paid parental leave
The city will provide six weeks of paid parental leave to all public school teachers, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday. The deal with the city’s teachers union not only...
Badass female jogger fights off man trying to kidnap her
A 37-year-old jogger in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, was sexually assaulted by a man attempting to kidnap her and drag her to his car. The horrifying moment was captured on CCTV.
The candidate who would rock Home Run Derby: Ichiro
More players seem to be shying away from the Home Run Derby every year. Scott Servais believes he has the perfect wild-card entry. The Mariners manager is starting a campaign...
Yankees prospect who was shot gets another tough break
Thairo Estrada, the highly regarded Yankees prospect who returned from a gunshot wound this year, will likely miss the rest of the season after suffering a back injury. Estrada was...
Obama speaks out about separated families at border
Former President Obama on Wednesday lamented the broken families "whose plights we see and heart-rending cries we hear" and questioned what their cruel treatment says about where America is heading....
New York fines Deutsche Bank $205M for money manipulation
New York regulators are slapping a $205 million fine on Deutsche Bank, following allegations that its traders manipulated the foreign exchange market for years. Deutsche Bank is the latest Wall...
Hey perverts, stop staring at Elastigirl's butt
For a superhero movie, “Incredibles 2” is extraordinarily feminist. The sequel to 2004’s animated hit “Incredibles,” about a family with superpowers, puts a woman — supermom Elastigirl — in the...
Eric Decker makes his pitch to Patriots
Eric Decker wants a winner. The former Jets wide receiver, currently without a job for 2018, pitched himself to the Patriots on Wednesday. "I think the Patriots would be a...
Protester yells 'fascist' at Stephen Miller dining in Mexican restaurant
Maybe grab a burger next time. White House adviser Stephen Miller was accosted at a Mexican restaurant by a patron calling him a "fascist" -- two nights before Homeland Security...
Southwest passengers sue over deadly engine explosion
Eight passengers aboard the deadly Southwest flight in April have sued the airline over the plane’s engine failure that caused a fellow passenger to be sucked out through a window....
Kellyanne Conway liked tweet by Mika Brzezinski blasting Trump
Top White House spinmeister Kellyanne Conway liked a tweet from an NBC News personality blasting President Trump's "zero tolerance" border policy, which has separated more than 2,300 migrant children from...
Katie Couric scores $7.78M for Upper East Side co-op
News personality Katie Couric has sold her Upper East Side home for $7.78 million, according to city property records. The co-op at 1155 Park Ave. was last asking $7.99 million....
Google battling against New York's anti-'revenge porn' bill
Google mounted an 11th-hour campaign to kill New York’s revenge-porn bill — and even the sponsor was questioning the proposal as the Senate slogged through the final scheduled day of...
Ex-archbishop booted from ministry over sex abuse claims
The former archbishop of Washington was booted from the ministry over “credible” allegations that he sexually abused a teenager while serving as a priest in New York nearly 50 years...
Self-described 'sexual deviant' BFFs accused of sex with teens
Two best friends who are self-described "sexual deviants" were busted for allegedly luring and having sex with teen boys, according to officials. Talia Sisco, 24, and Tina Pourani, 23, were...
Punk dad doesn't care if you don't like his princess tea parties
Nick Hentsch went from “Anarchy in the UK” to dirty diapers in Sheepshead Bay. But Hentsch, a stay-at-home-dad with 6-inch-high mohawk spikes who was snapped in a @NYCDadsGroup on Instagram...
Man who stabbed his sister to death sentenced
A deranged man who admitted to stabbing his sister to death in their Chinatown apartment was sentenced Wednesday to 19 years to life. “Chuen Lau brutally murdered his own sister...
The Mets starter the Yankees might actually be able to acquire
If I ran the Yankees -- and their fans will be thankful I don’t once they hear my full proposal -- I would call the Mets and say: “You can’t...
Cohen quits RNC gig, slams Trump's immigration policy
Michael Cohen, President Trump’s former personal lawyer, has resigned from the Republican National Committee’s Finance Committee — and took a shot at the administration’s immigration policy, according to a report....
Naked woman dies trying to escape closet from hell
A retired British police officer died of hypothermia after becoming trapped naked inside a closet, where she tried to claw her way out for several days while on a vacation,...
It takes this long for parents to go nuts during summer break
Stressed-out parents want summer to end after just 13 days, according to new research. A study of 2,000 parents examined how they cope with the school summer break and found...
The migrant crisis is also about the cartels and other commentary
From the right: Migrant Crisis About More Than Just Kids For all the uproar over the separation of families at the border, notes Ben Domenech at The Federalist, it’s important...
People are taking out loans just to go on vacation
Denise Phillips, a military veteran and mom who has three sons in the service, wanted to book a trip to Hawaii to spend Thanksgiving with one of her children. But...
ICE officers were getting coffee when detainee escaped
What a bunch of lamebrains. Three bungling immigration officers let a routine deportation turn into Three Stooges-style farce when they allowed an un-handcuffed detainee give them the slip during a...
Former prosecutor charged with sex crime makes deal to avoid jail
The former Brooklyn sex crimes prosecutor charged with a sex crime struck a deal Wednesday, avoiding retrial. Chrismy Sagaille now just has to stay out of trouble for six months,...
The many faces of Victorian England's sex workers
The harrowing stories behind Britain's earliest convicted sex workers have been revealed in a collection of police mugshots taken more than 100 years ago. The black-and-white shots were unearthed in...
Getting my bike stolen was the best thing that ever happened to me
It took nearly four months and international media attention, but this Brooklynite — whose stolen bike inspired a chain reaction of human kindness — is finally back on two wheels....
Trump signs executive order to keep families together at border
Facing an avalanche of outrage, President Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order to stop more migrant children from being separated from their parents at the southern border. “We’re signing...
Tyler Perry on why his two 'alter egos' ditched Oprah
CANNES — Hollywood powerhouse Tyler Perry is actually two people — often battling two voices in his head. “This guy is cool…the other guy here is a straight thug,” Perry...
Bloomberg commits $80M to rid Congress of Republicans
Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire former mayor of New York City, will pour at least $80 million into Democratic campaigns for the midterm elections in an attempt to drive Republicans out...
Where Knicks are leaning on eve of NBA draft
On the eve of Thursday’s NBA draft, Villanova junior Mikal Bridges, a Philadelphia native, called New York his “second home.” General manager Scott Perry, running his first draft for the...
Trump to meet with Queen Elizabeth during UK visit
President Donald Trump will meet with Queen Elizabeth when he visits Britain next month, according to a report on Wednesday. Trump will see the Queen when he visits Great Britain...
WWE star Vader dies at 63
WWE star Vader, who made a name for himself in the ring and later in films and TV shows such as "Boy Meets World," has died at the age of...
Warriors wild card says 'everybody needs to do cocaine'
Young won his first-ever NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors earlier this month.
ABC News falsely convicts Paul Manafort of manslaughter
ABC News accidentally convicted an indicted former top Trump aide of crimes he was never charged with in an onscreen graphic that aired Wednesday.
Tesla sues ex-employee, charging theft of trade secrets
Tesla is suing a former employee at its Nevada battery factory, alleging that he hacked into the manufacturing computers and disclosed trade secrets. The federal lawsuit filed Wednesday contends that...
Goodwill sued for hiring sex offender who allegedly filmed coworkers in bathroom
A Goodwill store in Indiana failed to protect employees by hiring a registered sex offender who allegedly recorded 14 coworkers using the bathroom, a lawsuit alleges. Goodwill of Central and...
Hundreds more migrant kids from border headed to NYC
Three hundred migrant kids are headed to New York City in the coming weeks, according to a federal source. Some were separated from their parents at the border under the...
FDA reconsiders 'added sugar' label for maple syrup
The Food and Drug Administration is reconsidering its plan to label pure maple syrup and honey as containing added sugars. Maple syrup producers had rallied against the plan, saying FDA’s...
Site of tragic Christmas blaze listed for $850K
The site of the horrific Christmas Day 2011 house fire that claimed the lives of three young girls and their grandparents in Connecticut is up for sale. The 0.34-acre Stamford...
Tiny house with huge price tag tests limits of Silicon Valley market
What one tiny house in Silicon Valley lacks in size, it more than makes up for in price. An 897-square-foot bungalow in Palo Alto, Calif., has been listed for $2.6...
Airlines to Trump: Don't put separated migrant kids on our flights
“Not on our planes,” was the message of major US airlines to the Trump administration Wednesday. American Airlines and others do not want the US government using their fleets to...
Burger King regrets bribing Russians for sex with World Cup players
MOSCOW — Burger King says it's sorry for offering a lifetime supply of Whoppers to Russian women who get pregnant from World Cup players. Critics assailed the offer, announced on...
Lhota calls racism on MTA boss who wore blackface at costume party
A highly paid MTA boss won a promotion even after his colleagues reported photos of him in blackface — and now the agency’s chair is red-faced with embarrassment and outrage....
Family sues government after child sprayed by cyanide trap
BOISE, Idaho — An Idaho couple has sued the US government, saying their teenage son still suffers headaches after a predator-killing trap that federal workers mistakenly placed near their home...
AMC sets subscription service to compete with MoviePass
Grab some popcorn, because this fight might get ugly. AMC Theatres, the world’s largest cinema chain, unveiled Wednesday a $20-a-month subscription plan to take on MoviePass. The new program, which...
ICE has 'unwillingness' to give bond to locked-up immigrants
Along with detaining migrants who illegally cross the border and separating them from their children, ICE has locked up thousands of other non-citizens with deep roots in their communities under...
Nobel panel member blasts Trump for separating families
A member of the Norwegian Nobel Peace Prize committee blasted President Trump for his "zero tolerance" immigration policy, saying he is "no longer the moral leader of his country or...
Dean Skelos 'strong-armed' people to get son job: prosecutors
Dean Skelos used his powerful position in Albany to “strong-arm” people into giving his son, Adam, lucrative no-show jobs and cash, prosecutors said Wednesday as the father and son’s corruption...
Tour guide busted for luxury cruises featuring 'anything goes' hooker orgies
A tattooed tour guide has been arrested in Thailand for allegedly running booze-fueled orgies on yachts using local hookers. Stephen Allan Carpenter is said to have boasted to customers that...
Corey Lewandowski not sorry for 'Wah, wah' remark
President Donald Trump’s former campaign manager Corey Lewandowski refused to apologize Wednesday for mocking a 10-year-old girl with Down syndrome who was separated from her family. He continued to fan...
Poll reveals what voters think about Trump-Kim summit
A majority of American voters think President Trump tamped down the possibility of nuclear war during his summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un but believe by a 66 to...
How Braun Strowman solves WWE's Reigns-Lesnar mess
Braun Strowman had to win the Money in the Bank ladder match to remedy the biggest creative issues on “Monday Night Raw.” Strowman is now the savior of the messy...
Cuomo: Dozens more migrant kids sent to NY after border separations
One hundred migrant kids who were separated from their parents at the border are now being housed in New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday — upping his previous figure...
Texas billboard has a very special message for liberals
A billboard in Texas made waves on social media Tuesday after its message was posted online. "Liberals," the billboard reads. "Please continue on I-40 until you have left our GREAT...
Cuomo to sue federal government over 'zero tolerance' policy at border
ALBANY -- New York State will sue the federal government for ripping immigrant children away from their families as more than 70 of the kids are being held in private...
Scientists explain ‘alien ship’ formations on Mars
An incredibly bizarre feature on Mars that conspiracy theorists believe is clear evidence of alien life is actually just a really, really weird rock formation, according to a new study...
Geraldo calls Republicans 'the party of child abuse'
Fox News' Geraldo Rivera wondered when Republicans became the "party of child abuse" as outrage continues to grow over President Donald Trump's "zero tolerance" immigration policy that is ripping children...
Chimps and orangutans could be extinct soon, scientists warn
Chimpanzees and orangutans are on the brink of extinction, a top scientist has warned. Brazil, Madagascar, Indonesia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo alone harbor two-thirds of all primate species...
Bon Jovi rocks for media moguls at Cannes Lions
CANNES — “Hello, hello, hello!,” shouted Jon Bon Jovi over a crowded room of media execs at the restaurant inside the ultra-swanky Hotel du Cap Eden Roc, in Antibes, on...
DOE sets controversial plan to desegregate middle schools
Mayor de Blasio’s campaign to diversify high-performing schools with low-performing students took another step forward Wednesday with the unveiling of a plan for the Upper West Side and southern Harlem....
Yankees' pitching whisperer Billy Connors dead at 76
Billy Connors, a former Yankee executive and pitching coach — who also pitched for the Mets — died Monday. He was 76. Connors had three stints as Yankees pitching coach...
Sexpert reveals the best time to have sex, according to science
Everybody knows that the key to spicing up your sex life is booking a romantic date night and maybe even treating yourself to some nice new lingerie, right? Well, a...
Plumber gets surprise blast of raw sewage
While switching a sewage relay, a plumber in Sweden got a surprise blast of raw sewage directly in his face. Luckily, he seems to have a sense of humor about...
Man gets life for setting girlfriend on fire in front of kids, killing her
A Colorado man was sentenced to life in prison for dousing his girlfriend with gasoline and setting her on fire in front of her children at a campsite. John Vasquez,...
Foul balls and beers don't always mix
He didn't get the ball and he lost the beer. A pop-up behind home plate at a Pirates game on Tuesday night came crashing down behind the dugout. One fan...
Ivanka under fire for silence on separating migrant families
Ivanka Trump, a self-proclaimed advocate for women and children, has remained publicly silent about her father’s policy of taking migrant children away from their parents — but has lobbied him...
Neil Walker endorses a Yankees trade for the other Mets ace
If the Yankees can't land Jacob deGrom, Noah Syndergaard would be just fine in pinstripes, too, according to Neil Walker. Days after endorsing deGrom to the Yankees, Walker — their...
Mark Kelly: Trump's 'Space Force' proposal is a 'dumb idea'
Retired NASA astronaut Mark Kelly slammed President Trump’s directive to create a “Space Force” -- calling it a “dumb idea” as a sixth branch of the military. “This is a...
10-year-old boy presumed dead after disappearing while swimming
The massive search for the 10-year-old boy who vanished while swimming in the waters off Long Beach, LI, was suspended Wednesday as authorities found no sign of him, officials said....
Homeless person reads manifesto, then sets themselves on fire
A person lit themselves on fire at a park in Portland on Tuesday afternoon after reading from a paper on mental health and homelessness, The Oregonian reported. Scot Baughman, a...
Ayesha Curry may have picked wrong place to open restaurant
Rockets fans are not taking their shortened postseason lightly. After being eliminated by the Warriors in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals last month, Houston faithful is hoping to...
Man burglarized home, then went back to steal car: cops
A man burglarized a woman’s home in Queens and then added insult to injury when he returned hours later to drive off in her car too. The man was caught...
House Dems call for Trump to end 'psychological torture' of immigration policy
Top House Democrats called on President Trump on Wednesday to end his “zero tolerance” immigration policy and blamed Republicans in Congress for allowing his administration to commit "psychological torture" by...
Living like a French girl isn't all it's cracked up to be
The best thing about living in Paris is that for the rest of your life you get to start sentences with, “When I was living in Paris ….” The worst...
Sneaky driver covers license plate when going through tolls
Here’s one way to avoid paying tolls. A minivan in Miami, Florida, was spotted using a device that automatically covers the vehicle's license plate when driving through tolls. The Florida...
Behind Dwight Howard's sad plummet to a salary dump
Both the Nets and Dwight Howard have come a long, unfortunate way from his 2012 demand to be traded to Brooklyn. Howard, then in his sixth straight All-Star campaign, was at...
What happens to your Facebook donation for kids separated at the border
Charlotte and Dave Willner, moved to action by a photo of a young girl about to be separated from her mom at the border, set out Saturday morning to raise...
Cost of detaining migrant kids higher than keeping them with families
The cost of holding migrant children who have been separated from their parents in “tent cities” is $775 per person per night — far more expensive than keeping kids with...
Kids taken from parents at border brought to NYC foster agency
More than 350 migrant kids -- as young as 9 months old -- have been sent to a single Harlem foster care provider since the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" policy...
Ryan says House close to voting on bill to keep immigrant families together
Speaker Paul Ryan said Wednesday that the House will vote Thursday on legislation to keep immigrant families together. "Under this bill, when people are being prosecuted for illegally crossing the...
Atul Gawande to head Berkshire, Amazon, JPMorgan health care company
Berkshire Hathaway, Amazon and JPMorgan Chase on Wednesday named Atul Gawande, a prominent medical professor who has criticized his industry’s practices, to lead their joint health care company. The venture...
Palestinian rockets, Israeli airstrikes heat up at Gaza border
GAZA/JERUSALEM — Several dozen rockets and mortar bombs launched at Israel by Palestinians in Gaza, and Israeli airstrikes on the enclave’s dominant Hamas militant group, raised the heat along the...
Knicks' London return comes with Porzingis question
Will the Latvian be good for London? The Knicks will make their third trip to London since the 2012-13 season when they face the Wizards on Jan. 17, the NBA...
Ex-Cowboys star's son arrested in double murder
The son of ex-Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowler Erik Williams has been arrested for a double murder in a drug deal gone bad in Texas. Cassius Shakembe Williams, 20, was busted...
Mike Pompeo says US will help refugees
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo marked World Refugee Day on Wednesday by saying that the US “will continue to help the world’s most vulnerable refugees, reflecting the deeply held values...
Trump to sign ‘something’ soon to end child separations at border
After insisting for a week that only Congress could put an end to his “zero tolerance” policy of taking migrant children from their parents, President Trump on Wednesday caved to...
Mind-reading robots will exist much sooner than you think
Robots are here to stay, and they’re only getting smarter. But it’ll be a while until they respond to our every verbal command, so until then we’ll have to use...
Things are getting nasty at the Reformation sample sale
Would you wake up at the crack of dawn for the perfect sundress? At the crack of dawn yesterday, shoppers flocked to SoHo for a sample sale at Reformation —...
Lionel Messi is tortured after World Cup failure: his mom
Sometimes even the world's best player needs a little encouragement from mom. Lionel Messi's mother, Celia Cuccittini, said he has "suffered and cried" over criticism about his play in an...
GOP lawmaker rips 'zero tolerance' policy at Mexico border
Republican Rep. John Faso said President Donald Trump should stop the highly contentious "zero tolerance" immigration policy that is resulting in children being removed from their parents at the border....
'Fake it to make it' really does help your career
Confidence really is the key to professional success, according to a new study. Whether you “fake it to make it” or dress for the job you want to have, using...
Japan and Senegal fans clean stadiums after World Cup matches
It’s a sweep. After Japan and Senegal won their respective 2018 World Cup matches Tuesday, their fans stayed behind to clean up the stadiums. Photos and videos posted on social...
First responders probed after wounded teen was left for dead
It was unacceptable for Chicago paramedics to leave a teenager who had been shot in the head unattended while they treated other gunshot victims, according to the city’s fire department...
Phil Mickelson finally admits truth behind US Open explosion
It’s been four days since Phil Mickelson’s stunning meltdown on the 13th hole of his US Open third round at Shinnecock Hills — and on Wednesday, after some soul-searching, Mickelson...
Couple's fundraiser for separated families becomes Facebook's largest ever
In less than a week, a Silicon Valley couple has raised more than $8.9 million toward reuniting separated immigrant families — with donations at one point pouring in at $4,000...
'I am terrified': Wife of ex-NFL QB thinks he wants to kill her
The wife of former NFL quarterback Erik Kramer told police she’s fearing for her life after a domestic assault at their California home last week, leaving her “terrified” of what...
Married perv admits convincing dozens of young girls to send him sex videos
A married father in Ohio admitted convincing more than 25 girls — some as young as 8 years old — from around the world to send him sexually explicit videos...
Melania blasted for 'tone-deaf' tweet on kids amid border outrage
First lady Melania Trump is getting slammed for a cringe-worthy tweet in which she said she and the king and queen of Spain talked over tea about how they can...
City officials seek nominations for monument honoring women
New Yorkers are getting a chance to correct a historical disparity by nominating women to be honored with statues around the city — 90 percent of which are now dedicated...
Musk eyes Germany as site for Tesla's European Gigafactory
Electric carmaker Tesla favors Germany as the location for its first European Gigafactory, chief executive Elon Musk said. “Germany is a leading choice for Europe. Perhaps on the German-French border...
Doctor group warns of 'great harm' from Trump border policy
The American Medical Association on Wednesday condemned the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" immigration policy that is tearing children from their families at the border, referring to the separations as "inhumane...
Nets trading for Dwight Howard in NBA stunner
For the second straight year, the Nets pulled off a blockbuster right before the draft. And this one finally brings Dwight Howard to Brooklyn — along with a bonanza of...
Venus Williams and ex-Giant get flirty on-air
The pair appeared on "Access Hollywood Live" on Tuesday.
New tell-all details Trump's creepy relationship with Ivanka
Donald Trump pressured his daughter Ivanka to get breast implants to enhance her looks while she pursued a modeling career, according to new claims in a book on the first...
Giuliani tells Trump campaign manager to 'keep quiet' after Sessions rant
Rudy Giuliani said President Trump's 2020 campaign manager should "keep quiet" after he said it was time to fire Attorney General Jeff Sessions and close down special counsel Robert Mueller's...
Samantha Barry: I'm a story-teller for new generation
CANNES — Glamour Editor-in-Chief Samantha Barry bills herself as a “newer type of editor” for Condé Nast. The 35-year-old flame-haired editor, who picked up the mantle for longtime Glamour chief...
Disney increases bid for Fox, topping Comcast offer
Your move, Brian. Much of Wall Street anticipated Wednesday’s increased bid by Disney Chief Executive Bob Iger for most of Fox — just as it now expects a counter-offer from...
Man arrested in London subway explosion
LONDON — A man has been arrested over a small explosion at a London underground station Tuesday that police said was likely to have been caused by a battery malfunction....
Martin Sorrell expected to address controversial WPP exit
CANNES — Sir Martin Sorrell is trying to clear his name. The ex-WPP boss, who is set to be interviewed Friday by Ken Auletta on stage here at the Cannes...
Indonesia says 180 could be dead after tourist boat sinks
TIGARAS, Indonesia - The death toll from an Indonesian ferry disaster could top 180, as authorities raised an estimate of the number of people missing two days after the wooden...
Mom says principal 'humiliated' 12-year-old daughter before suicide
For an entire school year, a 12-year-old girl endured merciless bullying online and in the hallways by cruel classmates whose taunts included, ��When are you going to kill yourself?” Mallory...
North Korea: Kim promised Xi to work toward 'true peace' in region
SEOUL/BEIJING — North Korea's Kim Jong Un and Chinese President Xi Jinping came to an understanding on issues discussed at a summit of the two leaders, including denuclearization of the...
Maddow breaks down reading report on child separations at border
MSNBC host Rachel Maddow broke out in tears Tuesday night while reporting on young children being separated from their parents and sent to “tender age” shelters along the border with...
An exclusive look inside the 'Deadbeat son's' Airbnb
Michael Rotundo, aka “The Deadbeat Son,” made national news after a New York judge ordered him to move out of his parents’ house. Now the unemployed 30-year-old is building fences...
Pope Francis criticizes policy of migrant family separation
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has criticized the Trump administration’s policy of separating migrant families at the Mexican border, saying populism is not the answer to the world’s immigration problems....
Giancarlo Stanton's breakout can't stop stance questions
The focus on where Giancarlo Stanton puts his feet may change as long as he keeps sending the ball far away from them. A night after going 4-for-5 against the...
The Aaron Hicks bust-out is here
Aaron Hicks and Aaron Boone were in agreement that the Yankees outfielder’s right-handed power stroke has been there all season. Now they are beginning to see it through tangible results....
Brett Gardner's return is near
If Brett Gardner’s right knee responded to treatment and didn’t bother him hitting in the cage before Tuesday night’s game, there was a chance Aaron Boone could have used the...
Nets might have to trade up if they want this Michigan star
Two years ago, when Michigan’s Caris LeVert was projected as a second-round pick, the Nets took a chance on him in the first round and he has exceeded all their...
Seton Hall stars looking to make leap into NBA
Angel Delgado, Khadeen Carrington and Desi Rodriguez arrived in South Orange, N.J., around this time four years ago, all with similar goals. The plan was to make Seton Hall a...
Track Palin gets slap on the wrist for assaulting his dad
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Track Palin was formally accepted into a diversion court program Tuesday after assaulting his father, the former first gentleman of the state of Alaska, so severely it...
Man trying to kill snake with gasoline sets house on fire
HELSINKI — An improvised method of getting rid of a snake in a garden by spraying it with gasoline kicked off a chain reaction that ended up with a house...
Bear euthanized after breaking into house for loaf of bread
TORRINGTON, Conn. — An 18-year-old who went to investigate a loud noise in his kitchen says he came face-to-face with a bear. Carlos Novicky says he found the bear in...
'No pets left behind' bill one step closer to becoming a law
A bill to ensure that no pets are left behind during an eviction has passed the state legislature and is headed to the governor’s desk to be signed into law....
Gregg Popovich's meeting with Kawhi Leonard was a failure
Gregg Popovich and Kawhi Leonard met Tuesday, but it’s not expected to lead to a long-term reconciliation, according to an ESPN report. Sources told the website that Popovich traveled to...
5 workers at UES eatery JoJo sickened by carbon monoxide leak
A carbon monoxide leak sickened five employees at a tony Upper East Side restaurant owned by famous chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten Tuesday night and firefighters had to briefly evacuate the building,...
With the 9th pick, Knicks choose ...
Sen. Ted Cruz defeated ABC late-night comedy host Jimmy Kimmel in a game of one-on-one b-ball. Game was played for charity after Kimmel tweeted Cruz “looked like a blobfish” while...
Canadian Senate passes bill to legalize marijuana
TORONTO — Canada's Senate gave final passage Tuesday to the federal government's bill to legalize cannabis, though Canadians will have to wait at least a couple of months to legally...
Jason Vargas never gave the Mets a chance
DENVER — The very hittable Jason Vargas pitching at Coors Field had a combustibility factor Tuesday night that might have rivaled the Hindenburg’s. Vargas previously had given the Mets three...
Man runs from police, abandons daughter at Dairy Queen
PITTSBURGH — Police say a Pennsylvania man suspected of public intoxication abandoned his daughter at an ice cream shop, and then fought with officers in an attic where he was...
Lewandowski on girl with Down syndrome being separated from family: 'Wah, wah'
The immigration debate reached a boiling point Tuesday night when President Trump’s former campaign manager Corey Lewandowski mocked a 10-year-old girl with Down syndrome. During a Fox News Channel panel,...
NY court tosses attempt to loosen teaching requirements
An attempt to loosen requirements for teacher certifications was thrown out of court, dealing a blow to charter schools and a victory to those who insisted on traditional qualifications. The...
Cops searching for man in hospital gown who swiped SUV
Police in New Orleans are searching for a man who stole an SUV while wearing a hospital gown. The suspect was caught on surveillance footage around 4:50 p.m. Friday in...
College student who lied about campus rape sentenced to jail
A Michigan woman who lied about being raped on her college campus was sentenced to jail time on Monday. Mary Zolkowski, 21, was sentenced to 45 days in jail after...
Ex-teacher gets jail time for having sex with 3 students
CANTON, Ohio — A former high school physical education teacher in Ohio has been sentenced to 30 days in jail for having sex with three students. The Canton Repository reports...
Grimm compares kids crying at border to daycare drop-off
Staten Island Republican congressional candidate Michael Grimm said Tuesday that the cries of children being taken away from their parents at the border are no worse than the sobs of...
Teen says school failed to protect her from boy accused of sexually assaulting her
A 14-year-old girl from Virginia claims her high school failed to prevent unwanted encounters between the teen and a boy who was arrested for sexually assaulting her — despite a...