June 28, 2018
Arkansas couldn't recover from its fatal blub
OMAHA, Neb. — Freshman Kevin Abel threw a two-hitter for his record fourth victory in the College World Series, and Oregon State beat Arkansas 5-0 on Thursday night for its...
How a Brooklyn widow became the Victorian era’s 'Hanoi Jane'
The new film “Woman Walks Ahead” opens with a prim Jessica Chastain — in black Victorian widow’s garb — stepping out of her horse-drawn carriage and chucking a painting of...
Kawhi Leonard may soon be in middle of longtime NBA rivalry
The Lakers and Celtics are dueling again — this time for Kawhi Leonard. The old rivals are among the teams discussing a trade with the Spurs for their All-Star forward,...
Presidents have Sir Winston’s back
“There’s something wrong mentally. I don’t care what anyone says. There’s something wrong.” Keyshawn Johnson on no, not Stitches, but Bucs QB Jameis Winston who has been suspended three games...
Perfect time to bet on Patrick Corbin and the Diamondbacks
After a torrid 21-8 start to their season and a precipitous 5-18 swoon after that, the Diamondbacks find themselves in a third act at the halfway point of 2018, having...
Victim's mom: Cops warned me to stay away from accused killer's trial
The mother of a woman slain outside a Flatiron nightclub said she was pressured Thursday not to attend the trial of her daughter’s accused killer over concerns for her safety....
Wealthy widow to be evicted from $10M Pierre Hotel pad
The wealthy widow of a Greek shipping heir is getting the heave-ho from her $10 million Pierre Hotel pad. A Manhattan Surrogate’s Court judge has ordered Tara Kulukundis, 73, evicted...
Judge spares ISIS turncoat from more prison time
An ISIS turncoat who started spilling secrets to the US government when he realized terrorism wasn’t for him was sentenced to time served on Thursday. The Staten Island native, called...
Identities of newsroom shooting victims released
Rob Hiaasen, who is the brother of novelist Carl Hiaasen, was among five dead in the newsroom shooting at The Capital Gazette in Maryland on Thursday. Rob Hiaasen was a...
Dog-walking app fires sitter who lost pup that was found later
The lost dog’s back — but the sitter’s gone for good. Wag, the “Uber for Dogs” app, says a Manhattan Chihuahua one of its sitters lost weeks ago has been...
Men with 29 wives, 160 kids sentenced to house arrest following polygamy conviction
Two leaders of a fundamentalist group who between them have 29 wives and 160 children were sentenced to house arrest on Tuesday after being convicted of polygamy. Winston Blackmore, 61,...
Heat wave will hit NYC hard through July 4 holiday
Make a beeline for the beach right now and bring your sleeping bag — a heat wave is headed for New York City and the sea breeze might be your...
Trump could pick Utah senator to fill Supreme Court seat
President Trump reportedly asked advisers their opinions about nominating Utah Sen. Mike Lee to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court. Trump thinks Lee would be easily confirmed by...
Digital buyouts at Gizmodo
Forty-four people — about 20 percent of its editorial staff — have accepted buyouts at Gizmodo Media, a part of Univision. The staffers had unionized with the Writers Guild of...
John Smoltz just learned how hard US Open golf really is
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Though John Smoltz may have felt very much alone on the wind-whipped, sun-baked Broadmoor course, he wasn't. The pitching Hall of Famer spent Day 1 at...
Spanish graffiti artists paid more than $13K in fines to avoid jail
Three Spanish graffiti vandals had to pay more than $13,000 in fines to stay out of jail for tagging city subway cars. Ignacio Dominguez-Robles, 39, Manuel Cobano-Pareja, 40, and Ricardo...
'Grid Kid killer' flips out in court after judge declines to set bail
Accused “Grid Kid Killer” John Giuca went into a rage during a hearing Thursday, speaking for the first time ever in court after a judge again declined to set bail...
Why John Tavares' silence may not be good news for Islanders
What has always been true is only getting more so — the longer it goes without John Tavares signing a new contract with the Islanders, the more likely it is...
Another top exec leaves Guggenheim Partners
Another executive at Guggenheim Partners has left the building. Patrick Walter, head of human resources, is leaving the New York investment adviser after 17 years, the company announced in a...
Newspaper covered active shooter drill days before attack
Thursday's deadly attack at the Capital Gazette in Annapolis occurred just days after the paper covered a joint active shooter drill with local police and firefighters. Video posted on the...
Former editor Jill Abramson rips New York Times coverage
Jill Abramson, the former New York Times executive editor who was ousted in 2014, blasted the Gray Lady Thursday for what she said was its cluelessness in tracking the upset...
Newsroom targeted in shooting ran story on suspect's harassment conviction
The man who is reportedly suspected of gunning down five people in the Capital Gazette newsroom in Maryland on Thursday had been convicted of harassing a former high school classmate...
Domino Media sale puts end to Condé Nast involvement
With the sale this week of Domino Media to new owner St. Louis-based digital publisher Multiply, it finally brings to an end Condé Nast’s tortured involvement with the shelter category....
Miguel Andujar having too much fun to think about trade rumors
Impressive Yankees rookie Miguel Andujar takes a swing at some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby. Q: How do you feel about your name mentioned so often in possible trade...
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's opponent hasn't gotten a single donation yet
There’s only one person standing between newly minted Democratic congressional nominee Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and DC — a Queens Republican who hasn’t even filed the paperwork needed to raise campaign funds....
Breaking down best betting strategy for big sports weekend
When taking a sports-betting trip to New Jersey, it’s important to manage your time as well as your money. We’ll try to help with both with this Weekend Betting Guide....
Trump praises Foxconn factory during tour
President Trump flew to Wisconsin Thursday to take part in the ceremonial groundbreaking for a new $10 billion Foxconn plant that he said would be “the eighth wonder of the...
H&M will be discounting clothes all summer
Bargain hunters looking for a deal on some clothes should keep an eye on H&M this summer. The fast fashion Swedish retailer — officially Hennes & Mauritz — said on...
Starbucks' chief financial officer announces retirement
An executive drip has begun at Starbucks. The coffee giant’s 50-year-old chief financial officer, Scott Maw, is retiring on Nov. 30, after just four years in the job, the company...
Video shows 'miracle moment' of baby hearing for the first time
Parents Anna and Will Esler witnessed a truly "miracle moment" when they watched their 1-year-old daughter, Ayla, experience the joy of sound for the first time. The Texas toddler went...
Man charged with not paying for taxi ride home from jail
MELBOURNE, Fla. — Authorities say a Florida man was returned to jail shortly after his release because he couldn't pay the taxi driver that took him home from the jail....
Suspects arrested for murder after odor leads to body in motel
MOUNT MORRIS TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Two people have been charged with murder after complaints about an awful odor led to the discovery of a body stuffed under a Michigan motel...
Woman accused in murder plot sentenced for making ricin
PONCA CITY, Okla. — An Oklahoma woman accused of plotting to kill her ex-husband in Israel has apologized for manufacturing the poison ricin as a judge sentenced her to more...
Mets will get first taste of one of Derek Jeter's top prospects
Derek Jeter is about to get a hint of how bright Miami’s future may be. In Friday’s series opener against the Mets, the Marlins will give the organization’s No. 2...
This is the safest country in the world to visit
If you want to base your next vacation on where you’re going to feel safest, then Iceland might be the place to visit. It’s on top of this year’s Global...
Newsroom shooting suspect previously sued paper for defamation
Authorities have identified the suspected gunman behind Thursday's deadly shooting at the Capital Gazette in Annapolis -- which they described as a "targeted attack" on the newspaper. Local law enforcement...
Video shows moment missing toddler found in woods by police
A 2-year-old girl who was reported missing in a coastal Georgia neighborhood on Wednesday was discovered by rescue crews in a dramatic moment captured on video. The Port Wentworth Fire...
Romaine lettuce outbreak tied to tainted irrigation canal
Tainted irrigation water appears to be the source of a national food poisoning outbreak linked to romaine lettuce, health officials said Thursday. About 200 people were sickened in the E....
Rick Nash gives first hint at retirement
Veteran winger Rick Nash has not committed to playing next season and has told interested teams he won’t be signing July 1. Agent Joe Resnick told AP on Thursday that...
This entire ghost town is for sale
A real-life California ghost town has hit the market, and an authentic piece of the Wild West can be yours for a cool $925,000. Nestled in the shadow of Mount...
Woman met man on 'Farmers Only' then killed him: cops
A North Carolina woman allegedly shot and killed a man she met through dating site "Farmers Only" after their relationship ended, according to officials. Sheri Williams Jones, 57, turned herself...
Woman sues Chinese buffet for $1M over 'fried rice syndrome'
A Texas woman filed for $1 million in damages from a Chinese buffet after she allegedly suffered a terrifying bout of "fried rice syndrome." Germaine Mobley, 62, said went to...
Shohei Ohtani can start hitting again
LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani’s elbow injury has healed enough that the Angels’ two-way star can begin a hitting program immediately. General manager Billy Eppler said Thursday that Ohtani underwent...
Everyone else benefiting from baseball's best rivalry
The red-hot revival of the Red Sox-Yankees benefits fans, MLB Network, Fox and ESPN, and the Astros and Indians. All three games this weekend likely will be sold out, two...
Rangers eyeing veteran Golden Knights bruiser in free agency
The Rangers’ roster tilts heavily toward youth and finesse-oriented skaters. But head coach David Quinn���s team will require at least some measure of size and veteran toughness on the ice...
Prosecutors nearly botched 'Buffalo Billion' corruption case
Oops! The feds asked for permission to reopen their case alleging corruption in Gov. Andrew Cuomo's "Buffalo Billion" program Thursday after prosecutors realized they had failed to prove a key...
Ex-Chanel account manager accused of luxury theft spree
She’s a real “Cat” burglar, say cops. A former Chanel account manager allegedly ransacked her pal’s Upper East Side pad, taking off with thousands of dollars in jewelry from the...
Accused CIA leaker gives judge 137-page handwritten document
A CIA technician believed to be behind one of the worst leaks in CIA history appeared in Manhattan federal court Thursday armed with a 137-page, handwritten document that proclaimed his...
Adam Skelos used 'girlfriend' code for burner phone: witness
After news leaked about a federal investigation into Albany corruption, Adam Skelos told his boss at an environmental company to pretend he was having girl problems whenever he wanted to...
Rising stars making their mark in Netflix cyberthriller
Bryan Elsley says Tallulah Haddon and Simona Brown, the stars of his new series “Kiss Me First,” are “ones to watch.” Coming from the co-creator of “Skins,” those words hold...
Councilman sent $130K in taxpayer funds to nonprofit he's affiliated with
A Bronx councilman steered $130,000 in taxpayer funds to a nonprofit group serving Albanian-Americans with which he'd been closely affiliated for years. Councilman Mark Gjonaj earmarked $55,000 for the Albanian-American...
Meet the guy who makes Nathan Lane look so dapper
At the Tony Awards this month, when Nathan Lane collected his third statuette, he gave an emotional shoutout to Andrew Garfield, his “Angels in America” co-star, to Devlin Elliott, his...
Why neither top team wanted to win this World Cup group
Neither side wanted to win Thursday's group stage finale.
Mom claims she's going blind after using 20-year-old makeup
An Australian mom is warning others about the dangers of old cosmetics as she suffers the dire consequences of using 20-year-old eye makeup. Shirley Potter, who was declared legally blind...
Nearly naked teen charged for jumping on wing of airplane
The teenager that jumped onto the wing of an airplane at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport — while dressed in only his underwear — was charged with a host of offenses....
Suspect in newsroom shooting ID'd with facial recognition technology
The man who blasted his way into the offices of a Maryland newspaper Thursday, killing five people, was identified by cops using sophisticated facial recognition technology. Law enforcement sources told...
Netflix under fire for film critics say contains child pornography
Netflix has come under fire for a movie streaming on its site that some viewers say contains a scene that is child pornography. The opening scene of the Argentinian film...
Shocking video shows lightning strike behind police officer
APOPKA, Fla. — A Florida police officer loading up his vehicle got quite a shock when lightning struck in the parking lot behind him. Surveillance video released by the Apopka...
Enes Kanter sets decision time with Knicks opt-in still likely
With signs pointing toward Enes Kanter opting into his contract, the Knicks center stated in a text message to The Post his final decision won’t be rendered until Friday night....
Exercise and obesity are somehow both rising
It may seem like a contradiction, but more adults in the US say they are exercising at the same time more of them are becoming obese. About 24 percent of...
Woman rides paddleboard from Cuba to Florida Keys
KEY WEST, Fla. — A Florida woman has completed a more than 100-mile voyage from Cuba to the Florida Keys on a standup paddleboard. Victoria Burgess arrived in Key West...
Teacher accused of snorting pills in class pleads not guilty
A Kentucky elementary school teacher accused of snorting pills crushed on her classroom desk pleaded not guilty to drug charges, according to officials. Cherish Rednour, 41, appeared in Menifee County...
Several banks stumble in Fed's latest round of stress tests
Some of Wall Street’s biggest firms slipped in their preparedness for a deep recession, with Deutsche Bank failing outright due to “material weakness,” the Federal Reserve announced Thursday. Goldman Sachs...
Missing cheerleader's body found behind her house: cops
The body of a Virginia cheerleader who disappeared heading to practice was found behind her home, authorities said. The discovery came three days after 17-year-old Ke'Asia Adkins failed to show...
These new museum shows are surprisingly erotic
They had a way with the ladies and a genius for depicting them, nude or otherwise. Although born nearly 30 years apart, Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele had much in...
Ex-cop accused of rape was almost served with court papers during proceeding
A process server attempted to slap an ex-cop accused of sex assault with court papers during his Brooklyn Supreme Court proceeding Thursday, but was tossed from the courtroom. The unnamed...
Bill could protect New Yorkers from bogus ticket sellers
A bill that would protect sports and entertainment fans from websites that dupe them into paying high prices for live events is on Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s desk, awaiting his signature...
John Kelly expected to leave White House this summer
President Trump's chief of staff John Kelly is expected to leave his post at The White House as early as this week, a report said Thursday. Trump is consulting his...
Knicks GM reveals two-year free agency plan with Porzingis 'magnet'
Knicks president Steve Mills said formerly disgruntled Kristaps Porzingis is thrilled at the team’s direction. He expects Porzingis to draw a marquee free agent in 2019 like "a magnet," as the...
Ranking Drake's biggest hits
With temperatures heating up, so is Drake. The rapper (and sometime singer) is set to make his claim on the summer yet again with his new album “Scorpion,” out Friday....
Gracie Mansion cop who blamed failed drug test on weave is fired
An NYPD sergeant who tested positive for smoking pot while she was assigned to oversee security at Gracie Mansion in 2017 was fired, sources said on Thursday. Sgt. Tracy Gittens...
Rep. Maloney calls out House's policy barring funds for tampons
WASHINGTON - Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-N.Y.) dramatically signed a check for $37 to pay for tampons for the women in his office, blasting a policy he claims won't allow...
Cardi B, the Carters and Calvin Harris battle for song of the summer
It's summertime, and the grooving is easy. But which songs are going to rule from the barbecue to the beach? We assembled a panel of music experts: Lori Majewski, co-host...
Scientists growing Neanderthal brains to compare to human's
Scientists in California are growing tiny Neanderthal brains in Petri dishes that they plan on putting inside crab-like bots -- then pitting them against human-brained robots, according to new reports....
Woman left at Penn Station 40 years ago reunited with family
A woman who was left at Penn Station when she was 4 years old has been reunited with her family — more than 40 years later. Linette Wright Smith Cheesman,...
9/11 hero firefighter who wrote about health risks dies of cancer
Before dying from 9/11-related cancer Saturday, hero firefighter Chief Ronald R. Spadafora penned an article about the health risks endured by members of the department, in which he wrote, "I...
NBA star Kyrie Irving: Acting is harder than hoops
At more than 7 feet tall, and over 300 pounds, it’s safe to assume that Shaquille O’Neal is someone you don’t want to irritate. But that’s exactly what Boston Celtics...
Stepmom who led cops to boy's body commits suicide
WICHITA, Kan. — An autopsy on a 5-year-old Wichita boy whose decomposing body was found months after he was reported missing couldn’t determine how he died, leaving behind few answers...
Serial killer's ex-wife says he was her own 'personal terrorist'
The former wife of an Arizona man suspected of killing six people said he was her “own personal terrorist.” Connie, the ex-wife of Dwight Lamon Jones, 56, told “Dateline” in...
Sisters get $1M settlement after bouncers handcuffed them to wall
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. — Two sisters have reached a $1 million settlement in a lawsuit that alleged they were handcuffed to the wall of a Kansas City bar and battered...
Paul Rudd and Steve Coogan make an awesome couple
As a snarky, stylish Santa Fe couple, Paul Rudd and Steve Coogan deploy a wit drier than the sprawling landscape surrounding their desert mansion. If you enjoy your comedies devoid...
Chastain's latest has some off-putting 'white savior' themes
Like the painter at the center of her true story, director Susanna White is drawn to the raw beauty of the American plains. In “Woman Walks Ahead,” Jessica Chastain plays...
Toddler saved after falling 12 feet down ventilation shaft
A toddler in Connecticut was rescued after falling 12 feet down a ventilation shaft and getting lodged inside on Tuesday, officials said. The Waterford Fire Department said in a Facebook...
Yankees talk with Mets about their aces — but stare at another
If the Yankees don’t defy the odds and acquire Jacob deGrom or Noah Syndergaard from the Mets, it won’t be from a lack of inter-borough dialogue. But their better chance...
Cops bust thug who knocked out victim, returned to take picture
Police have arrested a thug suspected of knocking out a man with a sucker punch on a Bronx street corner — and then returning to take a souvenir cellphone photo...
Tesla won't reach Musk's production target, workers say
Elon Musk spent his 47th birthday on Thursday in Tesla’s California plant, prodding workers to hit his production target of 5,000 Model 3 autos this week. While the CEO has...
Woman who allegedly led cops on chase flips off mugshot
A woman who was arrested in California after allegedly leading police on a chase and later fighting with them made her feelings clear in her mugshot, in which she's seen...
How Justice Kennedy's retirement vindicates Trump voters and other commentary
From the right: Trump Voters Have Just Been Vindicated Marc Thiessen at The Washington Post salutes conservatives who voted for Donald Trump solely because of the Supreme Court. Trump’s nomination...
This American-mocking Twitter account is winning the World Cup
The US men’s soccer team didn’t make the cut for this World Cup, but the USA’s most famous pundit is winning on Twitter. The parody account @USASoccerGuy — which has...
Professor drove nearly 600 miles for underage sex: feds
A professor at Miami University in Ohio traveled nearly 600 miles from his home to have sex with a 14-year-old girl — who was actually an undercover FBI investigator, federal...
Yankees hold just one edge over Red Sox as rivalry resumes
With the season having just passed the halfway mark, the Yankees and Red Sox have established themselves as two of the top teams in the majors, so it’s a good...
2 men charged in plot to kill ex-girlfriend’s dad
IMPERIAL, Mo. — Authorities say two men broke into the suburban St. Louis home of an ex-girlfriend’s father as part of a plot to kill him but instead stole his...
$65K per month got us rodents, sewage and mold in our swanky pad: suit
Here's what $65,000-a-month gets you in one Upper East Side townhouse -- rodents, raw sewage and toxic mold. That's what real estate developer Joseph Chetrit and his wife Nancy say...
New data breach may have exposed info on every US citizen
A little-known Florida company may have exposed the personal data of nearly every American adult, according to a new report. Wired reported Wednesday that Exactis, a Palm Coast, Fla.-based marketing...
Saturn's moon could be harboring alien life
BERLIN - Complex organic molecules have been discovered originating from one of Saturn’s moons, Enceladus, adding to its potential to support life, researchers said on Wednesday. The Cassini spacecraft first...
Upper West Side apartment building sells for $66 million
A double apartment building on the southeast corner of Broadway and West 97th Street has been sold for $66 million. The buyers are Dalan Management and Elion Partners, while the...
Footage shows cops waiting in hallway during Las Vegas massacre
Newly released body camera footage shows Las Vegas police officers pausing for several minutes in the hallway of the Mandalay Bay hotel — as mass shooter Stephen Paddock guns down...
Producer died after brawl with Janoris Jenkins' brother: report
The hip-hop music producer whose body was found at the New Jersey home of Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins died after a brawl with the football star’s older ex-con brother, according...
Employees expect more perks from their companies
Imagine getting an offer for your dream job and then finding out that the company has limited health care benefits and vacation time. Would you take the job anyway? And...
Walmart launches 3-D virtual online shopping
Walmart said late Wednesday it's introducing a 3-D virtual shopping tour on its website that would help customers browse and choose items for their homes. The new feature would enable...
Multiple dead in Annapolis newsroom shooting
A lone gunman walked into the Capital Gazette in Annapolis on Thursday with a shotgun and killed at least five people, police said. The mayhem happened around 2:30 p.m. inside...
Google is set to unleash its eerie AI upon the world
Google is getting closer to introducing its new Duplex AI into the real world, Duplex being the assistive AI that Google built to talk like a human — complete with...
Planning for Trump's military parade finally begins
President Donald Trump directed the Defense Department to organize a big military parade in the nation’s capital four months ago — but the Pentagon has only just begun planning for...
My 6-year-old son has Alzheimer's
Little Carter Sarker loves penguins, pirates and dancing around the kitchen with his 8-year-old sister Sophia - especially to "Shake it Off" by Taylor Swift. But while Carter may sound...
Most voters stayed home for stunning Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez win
Here’s what you get when you hold primary elections in June: A tiny percentage of party voters determine the congressional candidates. Even in the most competitive races Tuesday, more than...
House passes resolution calling for DOJ to show Russia probe documents
The House passed a resolution on Thursday demanding the Department of Justice turn over all documents about the Russian investigation during the 2016 election. The 226-183 vote fell along party...
Ocasio-Cortez comes to Crowley's defense against Trump attacks
Surprise Queens congressional candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Thursday defended her defeated opponent, Rep. Joseph Crowley, after President Trump launched a personal attack on the veteran lawmaker. “It is unacceptable to...
Fans' guide to going to Giants' training camp
Fans will have nine opportunities to see the Giants up close during training camp, the team announced Thursday. Starting July 26, select sessions will be open to the public at...
Elon Musk feuds with artist over farting unicorn graphic
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has fallen in love with a graphic of a farting unicorn -- but refuses to give a whiff of credit to the artist who drew it,...
Subway rider gets surprise in backpack: a gun
In a bizarre subway episode Wednesday night, an unsuspecting straphanger suddenly found himself in possession of a handgun. The 33-year-old man was standing on the L train platform at 14th...
Passengers booted from flight over 'airplane mode' dispute
A SkyWest flight attendant booted five passengers — including a child — from a flight after a dispute over whether one woman’s phone was in airplane mode. Robyn Rodgers detailed...
Melania's controversial coat is going for big bucks on eBay
Turns out shoppers still do care about Melania’s outerwear. The first lady’s now-infamous “I really don’t care do u” jacket, worn on her trip to and from a shelter with...
Not enough people showed up to the 'world's largest orgy'
Earlier this month, events group Menage Life's sex festival fell short of its lofty, sweaty goal: to have the world's largest orgy. While there's no official world record, a Menage...
Students raise $2,000 to send 'jolly' janitor on vacation
This is the moment a cleaner at a British university broke down in tears after students raised $2,063 to send him and his wife to Jamaica on vacation to see...
CIM Group lands $600 million loan for Dumbo project
CIM Group has closed on a construction loan of more than $600 million for its mixed-use 85 Jay St. project in Dumbo, where prep work has already started. CIM Group...
Farming nonprofit helps vets overcome PTSD in civilian life
An average of 20 veterans commit suicide each day — a statistic that weighs on the mind of Rich Murphy. Murphy, 38, is executive director of Veterans to Farmers, an...
Pro golfer losing his vision as cancer battle takes bad turn
PGA golfer Jarrod Lyle’s battle with cancer has taken an unfortunate turn. The 36-year-old recently lost his vision, and doctors aren't sure why. This is Lyle’s third run-in with cancer...
How family separation can affect kids’ brains
CHICAGO — Doctors have long known that separating families and other traumatic events can damage children’s well-being. More recent research has shed some light on how that may happen: Severe...
Man who can't swim dies a hero after saving drowning boy
A California man who didn’t know how to swim sacrificed his life to save a drowning 5-year-old relative, who miraculously survived, a report said. Victor Mozqueda, 22, set off for...
Jameis Winston doesn't deny sexual assault as NFL ban comes down
Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston has been suspended for three games as a result of a 2016 incident in which he is alleged to have sexually assaulted an Uber driver. The suspension...
When should you make your kid get a summer job?
School’s out — which is the perfect time for kids to get to work. Yet as the summer job season hits full swing, fewer teens are finding employment. Just one-third...
De Blasio readies for family vacation in Canada
With budget negotiations behind him, Mayor Bill de Blasio is leaving for a family vacation on Monday that will feature stops in Ontario and Quebec, Canada, as well as Vermont,...
Ex-senator pleads guilty after offering hush money to staffer he sexually harassed
Another Albany pol has admitted sexually harassing a staffer and trying to make the complaint go away by offering her cash and a job. Former state Sen. Marc Panepinto, a...
Flip Gordon is trying to break the wrestling mold in Ring of Honor
Making an impression comes naturally to Flip Gordon, both in the wrestling ring and during his time in the Army National Guard. “In the military I was always trying to...
Facebook now lets you block spoilers and your crazy uncle
There are plenty of reasons members of the general public have begun to sour on Facebook. It’s not cool. Instagram is simpler. Privacy issues. That crazy uncle who won’t stop...
Twitter launches 'transparency center' for political ads
Twitter on Thursday made it easier for users to identify political campaign ads and know who paid for them after a threat of government regulation over the lack of disclosure...
Rosenstein spars with Jim Jordan over 'personal' attack
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein shot back at a Republican congressman during a tense exchange Thursday at a House committee meeting about turning information over to Congress, saying a personal...
Melania heads back to border — without controversial jacket
Maybe Melania Trump does care this time. A week after wearing a jacket featuring a cryptic "I really don't care, do u?" on the back, the first lady boarded her...
Man finds baby's 18th-century headstone while cleaning out garage
This Brooklyn man may not have a skeleton in the closet, but he does have a 225-year-old gravestone in his garage. Richard Schilling decided to clean out the hoard of...
Student pilot in crash that killed six had cocaine in his system
A student pilot was on cocaine and sitting in the front of the plane that crashed into an Arizona golf course, killing everyone aboard — including an Instagram model, according to...
Baby swan saved by hero bystander
A baby swan nearly died in a fountain in Annecy, France. Thankfully, one onlooker waded into the danger zone and rescued the swanling in front of its protective parents.
NYPD cops probed for not helping slain Bronx teen
The NYPD is probing why two cops didn’t render any apparent aid to Lesandro “Junior” Guzman-Feliz as he bled to death on a sidewalk last week following a vicious gang...
AT&T is making bank on hidden wireless fees
The gratuitous imposition of “administration fees” that have no resemblance to reality is one of the many things that make Americans hate their internet companies, but according to one new...
Half of LGBT Americans are still in the closet at work
When Christine, a 25-year-old student who identifies as queer began to do rounds at local health clinics where she attends medical school in Missouri, she felt she had to keep...
What could Lakers and Celtics give up for Kawhi Leonard?
The Kawhi Leonard sweepstakes are heating up as free agency nears. Leonard demanded a trade from San Antonio, and it seems right now that his two possible destinations are the...
Millennials are ditching credit cards for layaway payment plans
Buy now, pay later. That’s what URBN-owned clothing stores Anthropologie, Free People and Urban Outfitters are encouraging shoppers to do with their new online layaway payment plan, which allows customers...
Ocasio-Cortez scraps plan to join immigration protest in DC
WASHINGTON — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's campaign has refuted reports that she canceled a planned appearance Thursday with women activists protesting President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. "She was invited, but never once...
Jets' secondary survivor is back where he belongs
As the Jets get close to training camp, I am going to examine the roster and give you my top 25 players. Each weekday, we will reveal another person on...
Oprah's sleep doctor reveals the one hack everyone should know
We all know how renewed we feel after a good night’s sleep. But many of us aren’t getting nearly enough quality sleep -- a bad mattress, pathetic pillow, too much...
Trump eyeing a Supreme Court pick to serve for decades
President Donald Trump says he wants the next Supreme Court justice he will nominate to serve for up to 45 years — and a handful of potential picks to replace...
Rite Aids are blasting Barry Manilow tunes to deter vagrants
He writes the songs that make people run. Some Rite Aid stores in California have taken to blasting Barry Manilow tunes as part of a plan to make loiterers scramble....
This 74-year-old triathlete can run, swim and bike faster than you
When retired Navy captain Ken Weinberg ran his first triathlon in 2015, at the age of 71, his wife had some concerns. “I am married to the greatest woman on...
Why I drove 70 mph with my ex-boyfriend on the hood
Don’t get between a mother and her child. A Florida woman said she drove off with her ex-boyfriend atop her Mercedes-Benz because he didn’t want her to leave their Lauderhill...
Mom's beau arrested in death of boy who may have come out as gay
Police have arrested a woman’s boyfriend in connection with the death of her 10-year-old son who may have come out as gay shortly before he was found dead, reports said....
MTA chairman under fire over high-paying side jobs
MTA Chairman Joe Lhota is violating state ethics law — and public trust — by claiming he's not an agency employee while he continues to make big bucks at other...
Klay Thompson's China tour goes from fun to 'f--king' furious
Turns out that NBA players touring China isn't always fun and games. Klay Thompson found that out the hard way, when a friend of his was fouled hard driving to...
Corey Johnson endorses challengers to turncoat Democrats
City Council Speaker Corey Johnson ignored a truce engineered by Gov. Cuomo and endorsed four progressive challengers to incumbents in the state Senate on Thursday, in another Democratic Party upheaval....
Sometimes you need to skip a workout to lose weight
Plenty of animals take it down a gear or two over winter. Some mammals just go to bed permanently for a whole season, others, go halfway around the world just...
Woman takes a leak in public with no shame
There's nothing worse than having to use the bathroom when there isn't one nearby. Still, there's no excuse for what this woman in London was caught on camera doing.
Collins: I may oppose judge who wants to overturn Roe v. Wade
GOP Maine Sen. Susan Collins says she believes Roe v. Wade is settled law and that judges should respect such precedents — possibly signaling that she could oppose a replacement...
Mayor arms police with slingshots after guns were taken away
The mayor of a troubled Mexican city issued slingshots to his police after the state stripped them of their guns because they were deemed unfit for service, according to reports....
Fireable social media posts don't have to be career enders
A social media post doesn’t have to sink your career. Former New Yorker fact-checker Talia Lavin is the latest person to exit her job after a controversial tweet, after her...
Visa, Mastercard said to be near swipe-fee settlement
Visa and Mastercard are close to settling a long-running antitrust lawsuit with merchants over the fees they pay while they accept card payments, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday, citing...
Man claims he paid $10K in extortion money to save his cat
An elderly Florida man was forced to cough up $10,000 to save his beloved cat after an acquaintance threatened to kill it unless he handed over the cash, reports said....
Former 'Bachelorette' getting shot on ESPN's 'First Take'
Another "Bachelorette" star is heading to ESPN. Rachel Lindsay is set to guest host ESPN's "First Take" next week, as NBA free agency begins. Taking over the regular 10 a.m.-to-noon...
There's a surprising perk to teenage narcissism
Teens’ selfie obsessions may actually help them do better in school. Young people with a narcissistic streak may be more mentally tough and high-achieving, according to a new study published...
Rosenstein: 'Wrongdoers' in Hillary email probe must be punished
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein on Thursday said the Department of Justice needs to hold "wrongdoers" accountable in testimony about an inspector general's report that faulted the investigation into Hillary...
Man who died in Braves' cooler was beer-obsessed inventor
The man found dead inside a walk-in beer cooler at Atlanta’s SunTrust Park died while installing his "passion" project: beer-tap technology designed to drastically reduce pour times, relatives and team...
Hodor really hated Ed Sheerhan's 'Game of Thrones' cameo
Last year, singer Ed Sheeran's cameo on the Season 7 premiere of "Game of Thrones" was roundly derided on social media. Now, one of the series' own actors is chiming in....
Mom of slain Bronx teen thanks New Yorkers for support
The grieving mother of the innocent Bronx teenager who was slaughtered in a horrific case of mistaken identity thanked New Yorkers on Thursday for the outpouring of love and support...
Women ask for raises as often as men, they just don't get them
By now, we’re all well aware that the gender pay gap exists. The exact gap itself is hard to pinpoint but labor economists put it at around 10-20 percent --...
What your sexual fantasies say about your personality
Even if you're not kinky IRL, there's a good chance your brain might be: Whether we admit it in the daylight or not, most of us — as in 97...
Eugenie Bouchard made it to Wimbledon the hard way
Struggling tennis star Eugenie Bouchard might finally be hitting her stride. The Canadian won three straight matches at Roehampton to secure a spot in Wimbledon's main draw, just one month...
Second ex-Equifax executive charged with insider trading
The pressure may be mounting on Equifax. Federal prosecutors on Thursday charged a second Equifax executive with insider trading — part of an ongoing probe into the massive data breach...
How Kentucky tried building Kevin Knox into next Durant
Rookie Kevin Knox will make his Knicks debut July 7 at the Las Vegas summer league against the Hawks. Knox, 18, will either look like the next Kevin Durant or...
Mistakes delay NASA’s new telescope yet again
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA’s next-generation space telescope has been delayed yet again at a staggering cost of $1 million a day. For the third time in less than a...
Glenda Jackson's playing a man on Broadway
If you missed her as a woman, you can catch her as a man: Glenda Jackson, hot off a Tony Award for “Three Tall Women,” will return to Broadway next...
Loved ones are a dieter's worst enemy
One in four Americans has failed a diet because their partner led them astray, according to new research. A survey examining how and why our attempts to eat healthily and...
Worker probed in 21 deaths after he's caught poisoning colleague's lunch
A German man was caught on camera poisoning his co-worker's lunch -- and police are investigating whether he's responsible for 21 deaths over the past 18 years at the metal...
Mom's painkiller patch kills co-sleeping baby
A baby died after a pain relief patch became attached to her skin while she slept with her mother, an inquest heard. Amelia Cooper was just 15 months old when...
This speed-dating event proves size does matter
Sorry, boys — size really does matter. A speed-dating event in New York City, called "Hung Night," caters to women looking for well-endowed suitors. "I wear my heart on my...
Paul George opts out, and the Lakers' all-out push is here
The wheels are in motion for the Lakers to sign LeBron James in free agency. Of course, that doesn't mean that they will. But chips seem to be falling Los Angeles'...
Deontay Wilder's insane Anthony Joshua rant: 'coward ass b---h'
Deontay Wilder has blasted Anthony Joshua and his promoter, Eddie Hearn, as the fallout from their collapsed fight continues. It was revealed Tuesday that Joshua will face mandatory WBA challenger...
ICE lawyer facing 4 years in prison for stealing immigrants' identities
The former chief attorney for Immigration and Customs Enforcement is expected to be sentenced to four years in prison Thursday for stealing the identities of the immigrants he was entrusted...
Chase rolls out digital bank accounts for smartphones nationwide
JPMorgan Chase said on Thursday that it is now offering a digital bank account for smartphones nationally after testing and refining the app in St. Louis since October. The account,...
IRS nominee owns rental properties at Trump building in Hawaii
President Trump's choice to run the IRS disclosed that he owns rental properties in Hawaii — but not that they are in the Trump International Hotel Waikiki and Tower, according...
Dennis Hof was accused of raping prostitute in 2005
Nevada Assembly candidate Dennis Hof was accused of raping a prostitute at one of his brothels in 2005, according to a newly released sheriff’s report. The report, obtained by the...
Angels rookie's chance in majors ends with agonizing pain
Angels reliever Jake Jewell's third major league appearance ended painfully Wednesday. The right-hander sustained a gruesome right leg/ankle injury while covering home plate on an eighth-inning wild pitch at Fenway...
Amazon to acquire PillPack online pharmacy
Jeff Bezos is proving to be a tough pill to swallow for the nation’s largest drug distributors. Bezos’ Amazon on Thursday announced its long-awaited dive into the health-care industry —...
Thug took pics of victim after knocking him out: cops
Police released sickening video of a man being sucker-punched and left unconscious with a fractured skull in the Bronx — before a group of people pick his pockets and the...
Chick-fil-A employee saves the life of a choking customer
Fast food worker Hunter Harris is a hero after performing the Heimlich maneuver on a choking customer. Surveillance footage captured the life-saving moment at a Chick-fil-A in Southpark Meadows, Texas.
Woman found dismembered in park was strangled
A Brooklyn woman whose dismembered body was discovered in Canarsie Park earlier this year was strangled, officials announced Thursday. Brandy Odom's body parts were first found April 9 in various...
'Bored' teen hacker found guilty in thousands of bomb hoaxes
An American-Israeli teen hacker was convicted of making thousands of bomb threats to airports, schools and Jewish community centers across the globe. The 19-year-old, identified by multiple outlets as Michael...
Trump and Putin to hold summit in Finland
President Trump will meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin next month in Helsinki, the White House confirmed on Thursday. "The two leaders will discuss relations between the United States and...
Six dead after chartered plane crashes in Mumbai
MUMBAI, India — A small chartered plane crashed Thursday in a busy area of Mumbai, India’s financial and entertainment capital, killing at least six people including two on the ground,...
Airstrike on shelter kills 17 in Syria, activist group says
BEIRUT — A barrage of airstrikes hit rebel-held areas in southwestern Syria on Thursday, killing at least 17 civilians hiding in an underground shelter as government forces pressed their offensive...
Rookie cop charged in fatal shooting of black man
KINGSLAND, Ga. — A Georgia police officer was in jail on Thursday, charged with voluntary manslaughter and violating his oath of office, after state investigators said he fatally shot a...
‘Hung Night’ is speed dating for men with big penises
“Size matters” at this special speed dating event for well-endowed men and the women who love them. The New York Post went inside Hung Night — where the minimum penis...
15 dead, dozens injured in Kenyan capital after market fire
NAIROBI — Fifteen people died and dozens were injured when fire swept through a market in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, in the early hours of Thursday, an official said. Emergency...
Aaron Boone knows it's a Yankees-Red Sox race now
PHILADELPHIA — Aaron Boone’s focus typically points toward the daily challenges of managing a big league team and revolves around taking care of today and not borrowing trouble from tomorrow....
Yankees have a first-base problem
PHILADELPHIA — The Yankees’ first-base situation isn’t getting any better. Greg Bird didn’t start Wednesday’s 3-0 loss to the Phillies. It was somewhat surprising Bird did not start, considering he...
Yankees catcher's hitless streak reaching epic proportions
PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Higashioka went 0-for-2 in his first start filling in for Austin Romine and is now hitless in his first 20 at-bats over the past two seasons with...
Mets' top draft pick gets first taste of big-league experience
Jarred Kelenic is ready for New York. The newest Met, taken sixth overall in this year’s draft, was formally introduced at a press conference Wednesday before taking batting practice with...
Michael Conforto will be seeing less time in center field
Michael Conforto wasn’t ever supposed to be the Mets’ center fielder. But since first being thrown into the unfamiliar position on July 24, 2016, Conforto has made 106 appearances in...
US, UK join search for soccer team trapped in flooded cave
MAE SAI, Thailand — A US military team and British cave experts joined the rescue effort in northern Thailand for 12 boys and their soccer coach missing for five days...
Mets wasted the surest sign yet of Zack Wheeler's resurgence
Hidden amid the Mets’ 46th loss of the season Wednesday night was one of Zack Wheeler’s finest starts of 2018. Before Jeurys Familia blew a potential save and Anthony Swarzak...
Equifax to boost security under new agreement with 8 states
Equifax Inc. has reached an agreement with eight states that will require the credit reporting agency to put stronger security measures in place to prevent future data breaches. About 147.9...
Amazon begins delivery van program for entrepreneurs
SEATTLE — Your Amazon packages, which usually show up in a UPS truck, an unmarked vehicle or in the hands of a mail carrier, may soon be delivered from an...
Brett Gardner gives Yankees deja vu after scary crash into wall
PHILADELPHIA — The Yankees already have seen outfielder Clint Frazier go down with a concussion earlier this season, but they believe Brett Gardner won’t join that list, even after a...
De Blasio to look at how 'screened' high schools admit students
Mayor Bill de Blasio revealed Wednesday night that he plans to take a serious look at how the city's "screened" high schools admit students. “Clearly the screened schools are an...
Dirty cop admits to drug dealing, stealing evidence and attacking hospital patient
If there's ever a sequel to "Training Day," it should be about this guy. A former police officer from New Jersey admitted in federal court Wednesday that he dealt drugs,...