July 12, 2018
Trump: Immigration has 'changed the fabric' of Europe
President Trump on Thursday bemoaned the impact of immigration on Europe, saying it’s “changed the fabric” of the continent. "I think you are losing your culture. Look around. You go...
Nets complete buyouts to secure their top two draft picks
LAS VEGAS — The Nets have finally completed buyouts for both their European draft picks — first-rounder Dzanan Musa and second-rounder Rodions Kurucs. The club Thursday announced the signing of...
Shocking video shows attempted hit on son of Bonanno crime family associate
Cops released dramatic video footage of an attempted hit on the son of a reputed Bonanno crime family associate in the Bronx, sources said. Shooting victim Salvatore Zottola, 41, can...
Fence full of holes lets smugglers sneak weapons, drugs and women into shelter
A sprawling homeless complex on Wards Island that houses gang members, parolees and sex offenders has gaping holes in the perimeter fence that are being used to sneak in weapons,...
Will reopened case finally lead to justice for murder of Emmett Till?
It was a hot and sticky night in Money, Miss., and the air smelled of honeysuckle. Fourteen-year-old Emmett Till was sound asleep when two white men dragged him out of...
Yankees must pull out all of the stops for Manny Machado
CLEVELAND — Whatever it takes. The Yankees need to do what they have to do to acquire Manny Machado. If they happen to get stuck in a one-game wild-card playoff,...
Pastor charged with trying to rape 12-year-old girl
PALMER, Tenn. — A Tennessee pastor accused of trying to rape a 12-year-old girl has been indicted. District Attorney Mike Taylor tells WRCB-TV that a Grundy County jury indicted 48-year-old...
Yankees bash three homers to bail out mediocre Luis Severino
CLEVELAND — Luis Severino and Corey Kluber shared the mound at Progressive Field on Thursday night, which set off the hype machine for two of the best pitchers in baseball...
Brooklyn borough president sides with charter school
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams has backed Success Academy in its increasingly bitter brawl with City Hall over a proposed Bedford-Stuyvesant location. After initially signing off on the conversion of...
Bryce Harper wrecks struggling reliever in another Mets loss
Of all the Mets with expiring contracts, Jerry Blevins is probably the most likely to stay — simply because it might take a microscope to determine his trade value. The...
CDC's stern warning: 'Do not eat this cereal'
ATLANTA — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says a popular Kellogg's cereal has been linked to a salmonella outbreak that has infected 100 people in 33 states. The...
Man arrested for attacking wife with a chainsaw in front of kids
Authorities have arrested a man they say attacked his wife with a chain saw in front of their three children at their Los Angeles-area home. Authorities on Thursday arrested 32-year-old...
Woman returns to minivan to find bear eating her lunch
ATLANTA — Bears don't usually pack a lunch, but they'll be happy to eat whatever someone else has prepared. WSB-TV reports that Carrie Watts of Rabun County, Georgia, found a...
Top firms change up outings to avoid boozy disasters
Booze is out and ax-throwing is in. At the country’s most prestigious law firms, the wining, dining and over-the-top wooing of summer associates this year includes a lot less alcohol...
Woman claims she was denied manicure over lupus scars
A California woman claims she was denied a manicure at a local nail salon due to the inflamed skin on her hands and arms, a symptom of lupus. Jeniffer Dreyer...
Some hurdles to the Yoenis Cespedes first-base experiment
The Mets are still trying to figure out whether their potential experimentation with Yoenis Cespedes at first base will come during the season or wait until spring training. Cespedes was...
Victoria's Secret sales are still sagging
June was another ugly month at Victoria’s Secret. The embattled lingerie chain, which in its heyday made household names of models like Alessandra Ambrosio, on Thursday reported sagging same-store sales...
Robots testing human poop to battle town's opioid epidemic
A small town in North Carolina has found a novel way fight the war on opioids: by using robots to test people’s poop. The approach aims to help the city...
Teen stranded in ocean for hours recalls survival on hellish trip
A Louisiana teenager visiting St. Simon Island, Georgia, miraculously survived spending nearly 10 hours alone in the ocean after he likely got caught in a rip current and dragged out...
Innocent bystander shot twice on same street 20 years apart
The innocent bystander who was shot in the face following Tuesday’s deadly explosion of violence near a Staten Island courthouse has been struck by a stray bullet before — and...
Kellen Winslow Jr. suddenly charged with another rape
Kellen Winslow Jr. — while in court Thursday for a preliminary hearing on multiple counts of kidnapping, rape, indecent exposure and burglary — was also arraigned on a rape charge for...
Democratic socialists fly 'No Mo Cuomo' banner over fundraiser for governor
The Democratic Socialists of America reached for the sky in a bid to crash Billy Joel’s house fundraiser Thursday night for Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s re-election campaign. As part of the...
Lawmaker sorry for bragging about driving 140 mph in video
PHOENIX — An Arizona state lawmaker was seen telling a sheriff's deputy he sometimes drives as fast as 130 or 140 mph after he was pulled over for speeding, and...
There's 1 Blockbuster left in the US and its owner refuses to close
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska's last two Blockbuster video stores are calling it quits, leaving just one store open in the U.S. The stores in Anchorage and Fairbanks will close for...
Racist LIRR rider threatens photographer before taking plea deal
An LIRR rider who went on a racist rant against a black woman went off on a Post photographer before taking a plea deal Thursday. “Keep flicking that camera. Do...
Jeff Bezos may soon be able to blast you into space for as little as $200K
Amateur explorers could soon be shot into space for just $200,000. The rocket company started by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is planning to start launching its space vehicles — charging...
Count on Eskimos to bounce back against CFL foes
The Eskimos and Argonauts meet for the second time in six days, and Edmonton is in good shape to avenge the 20-17 loss it suffered in Toronto. In that game,...
Plane passenger caught picking skin on foot, flicking onto floor
Video of an AirAsia passenger playing with his bare feet on a crowded plane has gone viral online. Jade Thomas and her boyfriend Trong Nguyen were traveling from Kuala Lumpur,...
Fox Sports hasn't missed the US during 'most exciting' World Cup
What would this World Cup be without one more viewing obstacle? Thanks, England. The event seemingly has captured fan interest in the U.S., despite the fact it has been dealt...
Rat chews cable at ballet performance, causes blackout
A rat plunged a performance of the ballet “Sleeping Beauty” into darkness after chewing through a power cable. The hungry rodent brought a premature end to the Australian Ballet’s performance...
Jared Kushner still lacks high-level security clearance
Jared Kushner, the son-in-law and top adviser to President Trump, reportedly does not have a security clearance to view the nation's most closely guarded secrets. Kushner, who is married to...
What we can all learn from the trapped Thailand soccer kids
This week, the world watched with bated breath as 12 boys, members of The Wild Boars soccer team, and their coach were rescued from deep inside an underwater cave in...
Greg Bird soon could move up to where Yankees imagined him
CLEVELAND — When Aaron Boone tinkered with lineups late in spring training, his mindset was to use the left-handed hitting Greg Bird in the third spot between right-handed sluggers Aaron...
New York's future depends on the subways
Mayor Bill de Blasio finally met with subways chief Andy Byford on Tuesday after Byford had spent half a year on the job. It’s true the mayor doesn’t run the...
Man in Minion costume beaten by stranger is blind: police
A Florida man was arrested after attacking a blind, mentally handicapped man dressed in a Minion costume who was standing on a popular boardwalk Sunday, officials said. Daytona Beach Police...
The Left wants a Supreme Court that's even less democratic
In an era of partisan polarization, it is rare to get agreement on anything, but about this there should be a consensus: The Supreme Court is an undemocratic institution whose...
Girl tried to poison stepbrother, thought mom loved him more: officials
OAK GROVE, Ky. — Officials say a 12-year-old Kentucky girl tried to kill her 4-year-old stepbrother because she believed her mother loved the boy more. News outlets report that a...
Sacha Baron Cohen delivers in-character response to 'duped' Sarah Palin
TV prankster Sacha Baron Cohen has fired a return salvo in his war of words with Sarah Palin. The comedian drew ire from the former Alaska governor by posing as...
Jim Bowden on why Mets must consider trading an ace
Sirius XM analyst and former Reds and Nationals GM Jim Bowden talks with The Post’s Justin Terranova about the Mets’ trade dilemma, Manny Machado and a dream Yankees scenario. Q:...
Peter Strzok is absolutely shameless
FBI agent Peter Strzok was full of indignant outrage Thursday as he testified before Congress, and all sides reacted accordingly. Heck, The New York Times didn’t even wait for him...
Will politicians let the NYPD stop the Bronx homicide wave?
An 8 percent jump in homicides citywide is troubling; more worrisome is that it’s driven by a nearly 65 percent spike in the Bronx. We trust the NYPD to turn...
Nearly $4.7B awarded in suit linking cancer, Johnson & Johnson baby powder
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis jury on Thursday awarded nearly $4.7 billion in total damages to 22 women and their families after they claimed asbestos in Johnson & Johnson...
Trump blames Theresa May for Brexit debacle in explosive interview
President Trump on Thursday pointed the finger at Prime Minister Theresa May for the UK’s Brexit debacle, saying she ignored his advice on negotiating her nation’s departure from the European...
Add another case to Andrew Cuomo's cloud of corruption
The cloud of corruption hanging over Gov. Andrew Cuomo just got darker still: A federal court jury Thursday convicted all defendants on all charges in a bid-rigging scheme involving the...
How a family trip inspired 'Hotel Transylvania 3'
Genndy Tartakovsky, director of the first two “Hotel Transylvania” flicks, really didn’t want to helm another. “I was burned out and done and said there is no way,” he tells...
Rob Reiner didn't want to star in his own movie
When director Rob Reiner (“When Harry Met Sally,” “A Few Good Men”) began shooting his drama “Shock and Awe” — about the lead-up to the 2003 Iraq invasion and two...
Villanova campus ministry official charged with child porn
VILLANOVA, Pa. — The FBI says a Villanova University campus ministry official used an instant messaging app to send pornographic images of a toddler to others. In a criminal complaint...
The time Hailee Steinfeld's mom got mistaken for Jerry Seinfeld
Her “True Grit” performance nabbed her a Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination in 2011 when she was just 14, but more recently, Hailee Steinfeld has been winning in the music...
The cast of the new 'Fiddler' had to learn Yiddish from scratch
Imagine doing a big, beloved Broadway musical ... in Yiddish. Sounds crazy, no? Not when that show is “Fiddler on the Roof.” Since its 1964 debut, the story of Tevye...
Mom charged for allegedly losing baby found dead in woods
A North Dakota mom faces charges after she allegedly lost her baby boy who was found dead in the woods, according to officials. Maxine Lange, 25, was charged with manslaughter...
Fired Giants coach thinks Odell Beckham decision is easy
Ben McAdoo lived life with Odell Beckham Jr. as the centerpiece of the offense. McAdoo lived life without Beckham on the field. He knows the difference. “Try scoring points without...
Backstage drama won't stop Armie Hammer's Broadway debut
What in the world is going on with Broadway’s “Straight White Men?” Young Jean Lee’s dark comedy, opening this month at Second Stage’s Hayes Theater, lost two of its leading...
Madonna's first hit 'Holiday' almost never happened
It’s hard to imagine Madonna’s namesake debut album — which came out 35 years ago, on July 27, 1983 — without “Holiday,” the classic party anthem that became her first...
Bizarre video shows woman snatching, bagging birds at park
PHILADELPHIA — A US park ranger confronted a woman seen snatching birds at a historic square in Philadelphia and placing them alive in plastic bags, and she claimed she released...
Conservative group sues pension fund for not releasing info on NYPD retirees
A fiscally conservative government watchdog is suing the city's police pension fund for failing to release info on NYPD retirees. The Empire Center has filed a petition in state Supreme...
The cool Chinese inspiration behind the 'Skyscraper' tower
Tasked with envisioning the architectural wonder at the center of the Hong Kong-set “Skyscraper,” production designer Jim Bissell and his team researched local myths for inspiration and came upon a...
This mountain-climbing Paralympian taught The Rock to be a badass
Jeff Glasbrenner was thrilled about his luck: He’d scored a seat in the roomy exit row on his flight. Maybe, he thought, the airline had heard he was flying back...
Mom drowns 2 kids then hangs self: cops
A mother who may have suffered from depression drowned her two young children in a bathtub and killed herself in central California, police said Wednesday. The husband of Vera Lucia...
Mobster admits he used prison mail system to send death threat
A reputed Gambino associate admitted Thursday that he used the prison mailing system to threaten to behead his former lawyer's son -- but blamed it on a heart condition. "I...
Mom, daughter killed by giant boulder that fell off truck
An 800-pound boulder fell off a dump truck, killing two women on a MInnesota road and leading to the trucker’s arrest after leaving the scene, police said Thursday. Karen Christiansen,...
Universal Basic Income would cost taxpayers $3.8T per year: study
Well, the money has to come from somewhere! Doling out a Universal Basic Income of $12,000 a year to every American citizen would cost taxpayers $3.8 trillion, according to a...
Roy Moore admits Sacha Baron Cohen tricked him too
Failed GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore claimed he was tricked into appearing on Sacha Baron Cohen's Showtime television series and threatened to sue the comedian and the network. Moore, who...
Deadly water slide that claimed boy's life getting torn down
The Schlitterbahn water slide in Kansas City that claimed the life of a 10-year-old boy in 2016 will finally be torn down this summer, according to park officials. Its deconstruction...
New Jersey has already raked in $16.4M from sports gamblers
It's been a great month for New Jersey sports betting. The Garden State has raked in over $16.4 million in bets since June 14 -- and approximately $3.5 million in...
Ben McAdoo breaks his silence on a Giants team he's loving
From afar, Ben McAdoo nodded in approval as his former team went about the process of rebuilding after the 3-13 disaster of a season that cost McAdoo his coveted job...
Mitchell Robinson breaks out for Knicks as Kevin Knox falters
LAS VEGAS — Kyrie Irving didn’t see the summer-best of Knicks lottery pick Kevin Knox on Thursday at Thomas & Mack Center, but at least Mitchell Robinson made up for...
Rangers bring back muscle-bound enforcer for toughness
As new Rangers coach David Quinn thinks about wanting his team to be harder to play against, the team signed muscle-bound winger Cody McLeod to a one-year, $750,000 deal Thursday....
Teen babysitters accused of tormenting baby with Taser
Three teen babysitters are accused of tormenting a baby girl in their care with a Taser in videos posted to Snapchat, according to reports. Police in Conway, Arkansas, said the...
Thailand may grant citizenship to 'stateless' boys, coach rescued from cave
Thailand is considering granting citizenship to the coach and three stateless young members of the soccer team that was trapped inside a flooded cave complex for more than two weeks —...
New Macbook Pro getting major upgrades, Apple says
Apple’s priciest laptops have been given a major upgrade. The company announced that it will be refreshing its high-end Macbook Pros on Thursday, with new versions of the computers featuring...
Mnuchin assailed by House members of both parties over tariffs
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin discovered Thursday one of the few things that could unite Republicans and Democrats: trade war fears. Mnuchin, getting grilled by members of the House Financial Services...
Massive fuel tank explosion rocks Cairo airport
A fuel tank exploded at the Cairo International Airport on Thursday, causing a massive fireball to erupt into the air. Images on social media showed a tremendous cloud of fire...
Suspects in Buffalo Billion corruption case found guilty
Four men accused of rigging bids in Gov. Andrew Cuomo's "Buffalo Billion" program to revitalize upstate New York were convicted of all charges against them, including the Albany scientist Cuomo...
Melania channels her inner Disney princess in London
She's the Belle of the ball. Melania Trump's fashion sense has once again grabbed headlines during a ceremony during the first couple's state visit to the UK. The former model...
Race for lieutenant governor turns nasty over abortion
The gloves are off in the race for New York lieutenant governor. Incumbent Kathy Hochul slammed Democratic primary rival Jumaane Williams for having “not consistently supported “ abortion rights in...
I lost 200 pounds — and it ruined my love life
Hannah Hails, 42, was excited to start dating again after losing more than 200 pounds in a year. But she didn't expect that her weight loss would make it harder...
LeSean McCoy's ex in disturbing 911 call: 'My face is demolished'
LeSean McCoy's ex-girlfriend describes her face in a 911 call as being "demolished" by the home intruder who left her bloodied early Tuesday morning, according to the audio released on...
Giants exchange backup offensive linemen before training camp
The Giants made a move with backup offensive linemen two weeks before their first training camp practice. They signed veteran guard Zac Kerin and waived Ethan Cooper, who was on...
There's a Knicks battle and bet over the World Cup final
LAS VEGAS -- It's France vs. Croatia on Sunday. And Frank Ntilikina vs. Mario Hezonja. Ntilikina told The Post he plans to make a wager with his new Croatian teammate...
City considering long-term deal with controversial pet center
The city is considering cementing a more than three-decade partnership with the Animal Care Centers of New York -- something advocates say is "outright irresponsible" since it would halt any...
Man faces hate crime charges over racist Puerto Rico shirt rant
A Chicago man who was caught on video unleashing a racist tirade against a woman wearing a Puerto Rico shirt was hit with felony hate crime charges on Thursday. Timothy...
The World Cup's unforgettable fans
The best pictures of unforgettable fans from the 2018 World Cup.
Build-a-Bear 'Pay Your Age' promotion turns into total chaos
They bearly survived. Throngs of frustrated, tot-toting parents stood for hours in long lines at Build-A-Bear workshops in New York City and throughout the US, Britain and Canada on Thursday...
Justice Department appeals approval of AT&T-Time Warner merger
WASHINGTON - The US Justice Department said on Thursday it would appeal a federal judge’s approval of AT&T Inc’s $85.4 billion acquisition of Time Warner, raising the prospect that the...
New underwear ads showcase models with disabilities
The internet is buzzing about underwear brand Aerie’s new ads. The campaign, titled Aerie Bras Make You Feel Real Good, features women of diverse sizes, ages and backgrounds — as...
Construction worker dies after being struck by falling beam
A construction worker was fatally struck by falling debris while at a Manhattan high-rise work site, authorities said. The hardhat was within the courtyard of the 13-story International House at...
Suspect in Bronx teen's killing threw urine at Rikers jail guard
Two suspects in the slaying of Lesandro “Junior” Guzman waged war on correction officers in Rikers Island this week -- with one throwing urine in a correction officer’s face and...
The shockers and snubs of the 2018 Emmy nominations
The 2018 Emmy nominations, out Thursday, reveal how times have changed in the TV industry — as streaming giant Netflix garnered a winning 112 nods — the first time in...
Cuomo demands de Blasio pay $18B for subway fixes
Just a few months after Gov. Andrew Cuomo forced the city to foot half the cost of emergency subway repairs, he is now demanding that Mayor Bill de Blasio cough...
Trump wants a patriotic makeover for Air Force One
President Trump wants to scrap Air Force One's signature baby blue and white paint job -- for something that "looks more American," according to reports Thursday. Trump thinks the blue...
African activist: Climate change is fueling conflict, extremism
UNITED NATIONS — An African woman whose people are nomads constantly searching for food and water told Security Council members Wednesday they must consider climate change as a security risk...
Icelandic hunters accused of slaughtering endangered whale
Icelandic hunters have been accused of harpooning an endangered blue whale in the first such killing in 50 years. Harrowing photos showed fisherman from the Hvalur firm dragging the gigantic...
You won't hear Terrell Owens' name at his HOF induction
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is giving Terrell Owens the silent treatment. Owens won't be individually mentioned next month at the Hall of Fame ceremony he decided not to...
Heat wave caused students to take tests slower: study
Summer swelters cause mental slowdowns. Students living in buildings without air-conditioning in the midst of a brutal Boston heatwave were 13 percent slower on mental tests their air-conditioned peers, a...
Senators want to nix Trump deal to help China’s ZTE
Republican and Democratic senators said on Thursday they want the government to reinstate penalties on China’s ZTE, despite a Trump administration agreement paving the way for an end of a...
Mom who attacked elderly woman with cane takes plea deal
The mean mom who attacked an elderly woman for scoffing at her parenting skills dodged jail and a criminal record Thursday. Breonna Turk copped to a harassment violation, which is...
LeSean McCoy's ex-girlfriend thought he 'set her up'
An incident log released Thursday by the Milton, Ga., police department reveals Delicia Cordon believed ex-boyfriend LeSean McCoy might have set up the home invasion that resulted in Cordon being...
Fashion brand highlights models with self-harm scars
A fashion brand has been praised for using models with self-harm scars but others fear it could promote cutting. Brand Goodbye Bread says it is “a community of the coolest...
Court rules parents can access dead teen's Facebook account
Relatives should have the right to access their dead loved ones' Facebook accounts, a German court ruled Thursday. Germany's Federal Court of Justice granted the parents of an unnamed 15-year-old...
Macy's data breach exposed customers' credit card information
Retail giant Macy’s informed some online customers this week that sensitive personal data, including credit card information, had been exposed in a data breach. Customers with profiles on Macys.com or...
Gawkers snap selfies as crash victims lay dying in the street
As the victims of a horrific car crash lay dying on a road, a group of bystanders gathered around — but instead of helping they started taking videos and selfies...
Woman's tingling feet turned out to be a parasite in her spine
A woman who kept falling over and felt tingling in her legs was shocked to discover the cause. The 35-year-old ended up in the hospital where medics scanned her spine...
Trump greeted with protests during first UK visit
President Trump on Thursday arrived on his first visit to Great Britain, where thousands were expected to take to the streets to protest his policies and Prime Minister Theresa May...
Dems are losing their minds over Kavanaugh and other comments
From the right: Dems Sacrificing Sanity on Kavanaugh Now that Democrats, through their own lack of foresight, can no longer block President Trump’s “overqualified” Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, by...
Virtual reality could cure your fear of heights
Fear of heights can be beaten by using virtual reality to simulate being perched on a 10th-floor balcony, a study claims. Psychiatrists at Oxford University tested the therapy on 100...
Meghan Markle swears by a simple and free beauty hack
Actress, humanitarian and new member of the royal family, Meghan Markle is a beautiful person both inside and out. But while she’s clearly genetically blessed, the Duchess of Sussex also...
Parents accused of beating, caging man with disabilities
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The mother and stepfather of a 21-year-old man with a genetic disability that prevents him from speaking are accused of beating, binding and caging him. News outlets...
Tech-savvy toddler may have saved dad's life using FaceTime
A tech-savvy toddler might have saved her dad's life when she made the split-second decision to FaceTime her mom -- as her father was in the midst of having a...
Feds award JPMorgan Chase whistleblower a record $30M
Call him the $78 million man. A Florida financial investigator is getting a cool $30 million from a federal commodities regulator for blowing the whistle on a conflict of interest...
Civil servant skipped work for a decade and nobody noticed
A Spanish public servant who skipped work for a decade without anyone noticing spent his free time running a male brothel and drawing erotic comics. Carles Recio, who was paid...
Paris Metro ditching tickets for electronic system
PARIS — They’ve been in use since 1900 when the Paris Metro opened for business, but soon the city’s familiar rectangular tickets will become a thing of the past, replaced...
SpaceX, Boeing both losing commercial space race
NASA would love to stop having to rely on Russia to send its astronauts into space, but realizing that dream means that someone needs to step up to the plate...
This ancient 'iceman' had a very well-balanced final meal
Talk about a paleo diet. Scientists have uncovered the last meal of a frozen hunter who died 5,300 years ago in the Alps. The stomach contents of the corpse, widely...
Victim's brother blasts wrong-way driver in fatal Belt Parkway crash
The brother of the man killed in a horrific wrong-way crash on the Belt Parkway Thursday blasted the drunken driver who plowed head-on into the car his sibling was riding...
Michael Kay signs up for millions and more Francesa challenges
Michael Kay will have plenty of chances to finally beat Mike Francesa in the ratings. Kay has inked a new, five-year guaranteed deal with 98.7 ESPN New York, sources told...
Broadcom's market value plunges $19 billion after CA bid
Chipmaker Broadcom’s surprise bid to buy software company CA for $18.9 billion wiped off the same amount from its market value on Thursday, with investors and analysts struggling to find...
Cuomo challenger wants to ban New York's 'pay-to-play' loophole
GOP gubernatorial candidate Marc Molinaro is willing to do something his fellow Republicans in the state Legislature won't: ban the “pay-to-play” loophole in state law that allows corporate titans to...
The LeBron mural battle is over, and no one wins
What was supposed to be a welcoming tribute to LeBron James quickly turned into an outlet for the city of Los Angeles. Muralist Jonas Never created the mural of James...
Dad smothered baby, tried to revive her with shock from extension cord: cops
A young father in Arkansas smothered his infant daughter to stop her from crying — and then tried to revive the girl by shocking her with an electrified extension cord,...
Ex-FBI lawyer next to face grilling over anti-Trump texts
WASHINGTON -- Lisa Page will head to Capitol Hill Friday for a closed-door grilling about her anti-Donald Trump text messages with FBI agent Peter Strzok, her ex-lover. Judiciary Committee Chairman...
College grad accused of raping student, posting clip of attack to Snapchat
A New Jersey college student claims a graduate from her school raped her and posted a video of the attack on Snapchat-- yet was never charged with sexual assault, according...
Cynthia Nixon filed over 65k petitions for spot on primary ballot
Cynthia Nixon filed 65,000 signatures -- more than four times the 15,000 required -- on Thursday to demonstrate strength in her Democratic primary challenge to Gov. Cuomo. Her fellow insurgent,...
Wife of Rangers legend Brian Leetch tried to pull rank at arrest: prosecutors
Get these girls some sticks! The gorgeous wife of famed Ranger Brian Leetch tried to pull rank when she was busted for attacking staffers at a Manhattan gay bar on...
Billion-dollar products that are complete rip-offs
Every time you eat a Big Mac or play with Lego, you’re supporting theft. In fact, many of the world’s best known and most financially successful products were actually copied...
Gawker bought by Bustle founder for just $1.35M at auction
The gossip website Gawker -- which was worth an estimated $100 million before former pro wrestler Hulk Hogan won a $140 million verdict against the company for publishing his unauthorized...
Inside a Mexican Mafia revenge murder
A Texas-based drug dealer and former member of the so-called Mexican Mafia testified Wednesday about murdering an associate in 2016. James Chapa, 53, told a court in San Antonio that...
Yankees won't blink first in Manny Machado sweepstakes
When Oakland’s Billy Beane and San Francisco’s Brian Sabean moved on to more senior, advisory positions in the past few years, Brian Cashman became the longest-tenured executive running day-to-day baseball...
Woman allegedly sets roommate on fire at homeless shelter
A resident of a women’s homeless shelter in Queens was set on fire by her crazed roommate at the facility and left critically injured from the vicious attack, police said....
McConnell accuses Dems of trying to 'bork' Kavanaugh
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday accused Democrats of trying to "bork" Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump's nominee to the Supreme Court. "We have a word for blatantly misrepresenting the...
Kim hopes for 'improvement of relations' with US in letter to Trump
President Donald Trump shared a "nice note" from North Korea's Kim Jong Un that said their summit last month started them on a "meaningful journey" and expressed hope that their...
Suits piling up against NFLer accused of spreading STD, sexual assault
Jaguars defensive tackle Marcell Dareus is facing two separate lawsuits accusing him of sexual assault. One, according to the civil suit filed in a Florida court, accuses Dareus of knowingly...
School security guard sexually assaulted 13-year-old girl: cops
A school security guard and behavioral specialist in North Carolina has been charged with sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl on multiple occasions, police said. Mario McIlwain, 26, of Rock Hill,...
The every-down question will follow Isaiah Crowell to Jets
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...
Facebook used 'treason' as a tag for users' interests
COPENHAGEN - Facebook has removed “treason” as a keyword to identify its users’ interests for advertisers, it said on Wednesday after Danish state broadcaster DR revealed its existence. In an...
This is Paul Manafort behind bars
A mug shot of Paul Manafort, President Trump's former campaign manager, was released Thursday after he was transferred to another holding facility, according to a report. A federal judge ordered...
Tesla delivers 200,000 cars, leading to lower US tax credit
Tesla has delivered 200,000 electric cars to buyers in the US, a spokesperson said on Thursday, meaning tax credits will now begin to be lowered, while rivals such as Mercedes-Benz,...
5-year-old boy pens his own obit: 'See ya later, suckas!'
A cancer-stricken 5-year-old boy penned his own obituary before losing his battle with cancer — recalling how much he hated “dirty stupid cancer” and signing off with “See ya later,...
The real reason men sexually harass women at work
Scientists say they’ve figured out the real reason men sexually harass in the workplace: fragile male egos. According to a report published in Springer's journal Sex Roles, the behavior that...
Teen bullied for wearing a MAGA hat gets one signed by Trump
The Texas teen who had his “Make America Great Again” hat stolen inside a Whataburger restaurant in San Antonio last week was gifted a new cap signed by President Trump,...
PC police come after University of Wyoming's 'cowboy' slogan
"The world needs more cowboys," the University of Wyoming says in a new marketing slogan. But apparently, not everyone agrees. The slogan has drawn backlash from critics, including faculty members...
What happened when I scheduled sex with my friend-with-benefits
Joe* re-entered my life at a time where I was having casual sex that was both mind-numbingly boring, physically unsatisfying and with people I wasn’t that into. It was the...
Underwear mask fails to hide thief's face
Security camera footage from a landscaping store in Texas shows a masked man enter the premises before he allegedly stole the company's cash box. Interestingly, it appears that the suspect...
Charges against Stormy Daniels dropped after strip club arrest
She got off. Ohio prosecutors on Thursday threw out charges against porn star Stormy Daniels, a day after she was arrested for allegedly rubbing undercover cops' faces into her breasts...
Crazy pocket-aces hand sets up final table at WSOP
The best hand you can have beats a pair of the second best hands you can have. Nicolas Manion was dealt pocket aces Wednesday night late in the main draw...
McCain rips Trump for 'disappointing' behavior at NATO summit
GOP Sen. John McCain blasted President Trump for his "disappointing" behavior at the NATO summit but assured the alliance that despite the president's blistering comments, the United States stands solidly...
Your Twitter followers are about to plunge
If you’ve got a huge Twitter follower count like a certain White House occupant or other high-profile power users of the platform, you might see that number drop starting Thursday...
Famed Coffee Shop in Union Square to close after 28 years
A Big Apple foodie icon is biting the dust. The Coffee Shop in Union Square — a beloved staple made famous for its turns on HBO’s “Sex and the City”...
Strzok says Trump's attacks on Gold Star family prompted texts
Embattled FBI agent Peter Strzok said he wrote an anti-Trump email after the future president insulted the Muslim Gold Star parents of a 27-year-old Army captain who was killed by...
Brielle Biermann's White Sox ex rebounds with 'Riverdale' star
Biermann and Kopech split earlier this year after nearly two years together.
Ocasio-Cortez: Crowley refuses to take himself off ballot
The unity deal between Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rep. Joe Crowley, the man she defeated in a stunning Democratic primary upset, is showing signs of severe strain. Ocasio-Cortez took to Twitter...
Jeff Fisher will be mocked for at least one Fox NFL game
Former NFL coach Jeff Fisher will be part of Fox’s NFL coverage, but it will not be a big role -- at least initially. Right now, Fisher is scheduled to...
Hotel gets to bottom of N-word note found in black millionaire's room
A racist note found inside a Florida hotel room by a black millionaire and his Manhattan consultant son was left behind by a previous guest and wasn’t directed toward the...
Neighbors spend thousands to have nicest house on the block
They say to “love thy neighbor,” but apparently some didn’t get that message, as one in five Americans admits to doing a home improvement project just to one-up those next...
Man has 22 objects removed from his ear
An ear wax removal specialist was shocked to find 22 tiny plastic items buried deep in a patient's ear canal. The objects were identified as ear wax filters for a...
Trump admin claims it reunited all migrant kids under 5 with parents
The Trump administration said it had reunited all eligible migrant children under 5 with their parents by Thursday, but dozens remain separated because of safety concerns. Of the 103 children...
Creep wanted for trying to touch 10-year-old girl
Cops are looking for a man they say tried to forcibly touch a 10-year-old girl on the Upper West Side. The girl was walking alone to school on 83rd Street...
Stephen Curry sends a message to LeBron and rest of NBA
Right now, the state of the NBA can be distilled into one sentence. Even after the Lakers signed LeBron James, with a potential Kawhi Leonard trade hanging over everything, with...
Ads highlight domestic abuse spike during World Cup
Warning: graphic images As World Cup fans gather to cheer on their teams, powerful ads are targeting soccer aficionados to bring their attention to a huge issue surrounding the tournament...
Elderly man asks God to forgive woman who bashed him with brick
The elderly Hispanic man who was bashed with a brick by a woman who reportedly told him "go back to your country" doesn't resent his attacker, according to a report....
Inside look at NYCFC's stunning international makeover
In New York City FC’s 4-0 win against Real Salt Lake earlier this year, the lopsided scoreline wasn’t the main talking point from the night. The focus was on Patrick...
We're starting to see why LeBron had to leave Cleveland
LA-Bron is in full force. Nearly two weeks after agreeing to sign with the Lakers, LeBron James is soaking in the Los Angeles lifestyle — the type that couldn't exist...
GOP lawmaker threatens Strzok with contempt for dodging questions on Russia probe
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte on Thursday threatened FBI agent Peter Strzok with a contempt citation if he didn’t answer GOP lawmakers’ questions after Strzok said he couldn’t comment...
Students demanding debt relief after for-profit college collapses
As a young high school graduate, Joseph Schettler had dreams of working for the FBI or becoming a forensic psychologist. He took steps to make those dreams a reality. Schettler...
Cave where boys were trapped is going to be a museum
The cave where 12 young Thai soccer players and their coach were trapped for over two weeks -- is set to become a museum, forever preserving the incredible mission to...
This lucky guy won nine lotteries in one week
Luck was certainly on the side of this Massachusetts man -- who won nine separate $100,000 grand prizes from a single lottery drawing this week with the same numbers he's...
Tesla whistleblower says Elon Musk is lying to investors
The saga involving Tesla and a former employee named Martin Tripp shows no signs of slowing down. Just a few weeks ago, you may recall that Tesla sued Tripp for...
Fiat workers livid over Juventus' blockbuster deal with Ronaldo
Fiat workers plan to strike over Juventus’ $131 million signing of Cristiano Ronaldo – saying the car company should be investing in its employees “rather than enriching only one,” according...
Man wanted for killing lottery-winning uncle busted for woman's fatal stabbing
A Bronx man wanted for the murder of his two-time lottery winning uncle was busted for fatally stabbing a woman with a screwdriver, police said. Idris Abdul-Muhaymin was nabbed by...
British divers who rescued kids from Thai cave don't want to be knighted
Two volunteer British divers who led the rescue of the boys' soccer team trapped inside a Thailand cave this week downplayed their heroic efforts and brushed off suggestions that they...
Man who killed black bear fined $10,000
A Louisiana man was found guilty of killing a female black bear and was ordered to pay more than $10,000 in civil restitution, the state’s Department of Wildlife and Fisheries...
Papa John's stock soars after founder resigns as chairman
Apparently the “better ingredients” at Papa John’s means a lot less Papa John. Hours after the pizza chain’s John Schnatter stepped down as chairman of the company he founded in...
14-year-old boy arrested for trying to rape jogger in park
Police charged a 14-year-old boy with trying to rape a jogger in a Bronx park, authorities said Thursday. The teen, whose identity was not released by the NYPD due to...
Is boring Mets-Nationals a sad glimpse at the future?
A series that looked potentially important when these two NL East rivals last convened in April has been reduced almost to “so what?” status. The Mets are roadkill, and the...
Government error identifies thousands of HIV patients
The identities of thousands of Tennessee citizens with HIV was listed on a server that could be accessed by hundreds of employees due to an error by the government, a...
Wrong-way driver causes fatal accident on Belt Parkway
A drunken wrong-way driver slammed into a livery vehicle early Thursday on the Belt Parkway, killing one man and leaving three others hospitalized, police said. The collision occurred at around...
Cardinals manager perfectly fine with rookie's year-long hazing
The Cardinals, and specifically Bud Norris, are carrying out some baseball traditions that may be better left on the scrap heap. Norris, the team's closer, has been calling out rookie...
Teacher accused of kissing boy in class, sending nudes gets fired
A high school teacher in New Jersey accused of kissing a 17-year-old boy in her classroom — and sending him nude photos and racy text messages — is officially out of...
NASA accidentally burned 'life on Mars' evidence decades ago
Evidence of life on Mars was torched to ash during NASA's first touchdown mission on the Red Planet more than 40 years ago, scientists claim. The space agency's Viking Landers,...
Punching self in face first step toward rock bottom for Astros reliever
Punching himself in the face was apparently not the lowest point for Ken Giles. The Astros demoted the reliever to Triple-A Fresno on Wednesday, a day after he appeared to...
Thai teens cave ordeal riveted the world -- but not Baby Jessica
Jessica McClure Morales — once known to the world as Baby Jessica, the toddler who famously tumbled down a well and remained wedged there for close to 60 hours in...
NJ cop, friend indicted for assaulting Lindsay Lohan's cousin
A New Jersey police officer and his pal have been indicted on assault charges in the pizza-shop beatdown of actress Lindsay Lohan's cousin in Boston, according to authorities. A grand...
Kellen Winslow Jr.'s rape case takes odd lawyer twist
One of two women who prosecutors allege was raped by former Jets tight end Kellen Winslow Jr. identified Winslow's lawyer as her attacker Wednesday in a strange court scene. The 54-year-old...
Trump-hating FBI agent says his work was never tainted by politics
WASHINGTON – FBI lovebird Peter Strzok blasted the House committee where he was testifying Thursday, calling it “another victory notch in Putin’s belt.” Strzok, who slammed then-candidate Donald Trump in...
Trump to Sessions: Take care of 'corruption' as Page refuses to testify
Taking a break from squabbling with NATO leaders during a two-day summit in Brussels, President Trump on Thursday urged Attorney General Jeff Sessions to take action over a former FBI...
Trump plans to bring up election meddling during Putin meeting
President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would raise Russia's meddling in the 2016 election when he sits down with President Vladimir Putin next week but suggested not much will...
UK clears 21st Century Fox to buy satellite pay-TV giant Sky
British satellite-TV provider Sky is shaping up to be the new battleground in the two-front war waging between Comcast and Disney with 21st Century Fox as a highly interested third...
Charles Oakley arrested for allegedly cheating at casino
Another bad turn for Charles Oakley. The Knicks icon was arrested at a Las Vegas casino on Sunday, TMZ Sports reported, for allegedly trying to cheat while gambling. Oakley "was suspected...
Jacked 8-year-old is the next Bruce Lee
This kid packs a mean punch. Martial arts prodigy Ryusei Imai has idolized Bruce Lee since he was a wee tot. “I’ve watched his movies since I was 1 year...
Former UCLA star charged with child sex abuse before suicide
The former UCLA basketball star who was found dead Sunday in Phoenix after posting a heartbreaking video on YouTube was arrested last month for child sexual abuse and molestation, police...
Stormy Daniels freed from jail after jiggle joint arrest
Stormy Daniels was released from jail early Thursday following her arrest at a strip club in Ohio and plans to plead not guilty to misdemeanor charges, her lawyer said. Daniels,...
Schumer's war on Kavanaugh confirmation courts disaster for Dems
Poor Chuck Schumer. Those are not words I ever expected to write. The leader of the Senate Democrats is a smart cookie (perfect SAT score: just ask him!) from Brooklyn...
Feds reopen investigation into Emmett Till slaying
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The federal government has reopened its investigation into the slaying of Emmett Till, the black teenager whose brutal killing in Mississippi shocked the world and helped inspire...
Macron denies reports that Trump threatened NATO withdrawal
French President Emmanuel Macron has denied reports that U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to withdraw the United States from the NATO military alliance in a dispute over funding. “President Trump...
Kremlin: Trump trying to bully Europe into buying US energy
MOSCOW — The Kremlin on Thursday rejected US President Donald Trump’s description of Germany as a “captive” of Russia due to its energy reliance, saying his statement was part of...
Trump dubs himself 'stable genius' for getting NATO allies to pay up
President Donald Trump took a victory lap Thursday before leaving the NATO summit, referring to himself as a "stable genius" and taking credit for securing a commitment from allies to...
Trump says US commitment to NATO remains strong
US President Donald Trump said the US commitment to NATO "remains very strong" despite reports that he threatened to pull out in a dispute over defense spending. Trump said at...
This is the Tyler Wade breakout Yankees have been expecting
BALTIMORE — The Yankees are barely more than a .500 team when Gleyber Torres hasn’t played this season. Aaron Boone cautioned about making too much of a small sample size,...
Brandon Nimmo was really pumped up after walk-off blast
Before Wednesday’s matchup with the Phillies, Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo said he feels close to getting back to normal. His 10th-inning homer that delivered the Mets a 3-0 walk-off win...
Bernie Williams compares these Yankees to dynasty teams
TRENTON, N.J. — Bernie Williams sees similarities between this current Yankees and the championship clubs he played for that won four World Series titles — with one exception. “Definitely it...
Aaron Boone keeping close tabs on banged-up Yankees closer
BALTIMORE — Aaron Boone grabbed a seat next to Aroldis Chapman’s locker in the clubhouse before the game and chatted with his All-Star closer, who is battling tendinitis in his...
Jason Vargas' return to the Mets' rotation coming into focus
Jason Vargas’ return to the Mets’ rotation won’t come until after the All-Star break. The veteran lefty, who is rehabbing from a strained calf, is scheduled to pitch a second...
A peek at this Greg Bird should make the rest of baseball shiver
BALTIMORE — The way things have gone for Greg Bird this year, from the bum foot to the rough start, he was taking no chances. He wasn’t exactly Carlton Fisk...
Trump kicks off second day of NATO summit with series of 1-on-1 meetings
President Donald Trump will be meeting with the leaders of Azerbaijan, Romania, Ukraine and Georgia as he kicks off his second day at the NATO summit in Brussels. The president...
How Jacob deGrom is excelling his way toward infamy
The last time the Mets tried to name a day of the week after a starting pitcher, it didn’t really work out all that well, did it, Matt Harvey? Still,...
Police search home of nurse suspected of poisoning at least 2 patients
TOKYO — Japanese authorities have raided the apartment of a nurse who's in custody on suspicion of fatally poisoning at least two elderly patients at a terminal care hospital. Kanagawa...
Manny Machado 'likes' Yankees without saying a word
BALTIMORE — Manny Machado declined to address trade rumors involving the Yankees when he was asked during the three-day series at Camden Yards, but he may have made his boldest...
Stormy Daniels arrested during strip club performance, lawyer says
Porn actress Stormy Daniels was arrested at an Ohio strip club and is accused of letting patrons touch her in violation of a state law, her attorney said early Thursday....
Teacher fired for allegedly sending student inappropriate photos
EWING, N.J. — A New Jersey school district has fired a high school teacher who is accused of sending inappropriate photos to a male student. NJ.com reports the Ewing Township...
Brett Kavanaugh joins volunteers giving food to the homeless
Less than 48 hours after being nominated to the supreme court, Judge Brett Kavanaugh quietly joined a group of volunteers on Wednesday to hand out food to Washington D.C. homeless....
Mom tailed daughter's armed kidnapper until cops arrived: police
A Mississippi woman watched an armed man kidnap her daughter and tailed him until police arrived, authorities said Monday. The victim’s mother called authorities and said Chad Edward Fuller had...
Ex-model pleads guilty in murder-for-hire plot
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — A former model accused of trying to hire a hit man to kill the mother of her two stepdaughters has pleaded guilty in Ohio to conspiracy to...
Bryce Harper will battle NL East foe in Home Run Derby
Nationals slugger Bryce Harper will take on Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman in an all-NL East matchup in the first round of the Home Run Derby on Monday night. The...
Cops on hunt for burglar spotted wearing boxers on his head
Police in Texas are looking for a man who broke into an office while wearing underwear on his head. The suspect — donning a blue pair of boxer briefs on...
Woman feared dead is rescued from submerged car in dramatic video
A man who captured the moment firefighters freed an Arizona woman, presumed to be dead, from her car after it plunged into a canal is calling the rescue a “miracle.”...
Nephew suspected of fatally stabbing lottery winner is wanted in second slay
Cops in the Bronx are on the hunt for a man they believe is behind two fatal stabbings — more recently, the Wednesday killing of a woman inside a Bronx...
Five arrested in deadly gang melee outside Staten Island courthouse
Cops have busted five people connected to this week’s deadly melee that played out on the streets of Staten Island, officials said Wednesday. Prince Edmonds, 19, was charged with manslaughter,...
Woman unleashes anti-Muslim tirade on NYC bus
A woman was captured on video unleashing an anti-Muslim tirade on a city bus traveling from Brooklyn to Staten Island — mocking another woman wearing a headscarf and telling her...
A drunken car crash left this artist partially paralyzed -- and it may have saved his life
John Callahan, the darkly humorous cartoonist who is the subject of Gus Van Sant’s movie “Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot,” which opens Friday, spent July 22, 1972,...