July 19, 2018
Clint Frazier's concussion problem returns after dive
Clint Frazier left a Triple-A game Thursday evening in the second inning after diving for a ball in the first inning. It appears the outfielder suffered a similar head injury...
DHS chief won't denounce white supremacist charged with Charlottesville killing
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen refused to denounce a white supremacist who was charged with murdering a woman during protest in Charlottesville, Virginia. Nielsen was speaking to the Aspen Institute...
Ex-head of DC Comics now tackling the real, bloody history of Brooklyn
And you thought the scariest thing in Brooklyn was at the bottom of the Gowanus Canal. As the head of DC Comics, Paul Levitz worked with the biggest names in...
Mets hope Yoenis Cespedes' return begins chain reaction
The Mets’ walking wounded includes three former All-Stars, but that list should shrink by at least one to start Round 2 of the Subway Series on Friday. Yoenis Cespedes, who...
Only 264 of 2,500 migrant children reunited with families
The Trump administration said on Thursday that it has reunited just 264 of the more than 2,500 children ages 5 and older who have been separated from their families at...
Women's golf star 'loved playing with the guys' despite rough start
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. — Brittany Lincicome has a huge hole to climb out of if she hopes to make golf history. Lincicome shot a 6-over 78 in the first round of...
Market for pitching may force Mets' hand with this starter
The Mets aren’t committed to trading any of their starting pitchers, but the level of interest they have received in Zack Wheeler suggests the right-hander will belong to another team...
Major damage, several injured as tornadoes sweep through Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa — A flurry of tornadoes that formed unexpectedly swept through central Iowa Thursday, injuring at least 17 people, flattening buildings in three cities and forcing the evacuation...
Papa John's now facing 'bro' culture scandal as nightmare continues
The John Schnatter stink will be harder to clean up at Papa John’s than first expected. The chief executive and a second high-ranking executive at the pizza chain — pals...
Club shooting suspect acquitted of top murder count, found guilty of manslaughter
A Manhattan jury acquitted a party promoter of a top murder count Thursday for spraying the outside of a Flatiron club with bullets, killing a young mother and wounding two....
Daily News editor Jim Rich could be out as layoffs loom
The fast-spreading rumor inside the Daily News is that Jim Rich is out as editor, bringing to an end his short-lived return engagement at the troubled tabloid as staff-chopping is...
Children among dead after duck boat capsizes during storm
At least 11 people, including children, were reported dead Thursday after a tourist “duck boat” capsized and sank during a thunderstorm on a lake in Branson, Mo. The amphibious watercraft...
Frontrunner emerges in bid to buy Sports Illustrated
At least three potential suitors for Sports Illustrated are believed to have dropped out of the hunt, making the buyout group that includes motivational speaker and author Tony Robbins and...
Tesla stock downgraded amid Model 3 order cancellations
If Elon Musk’s outbursts suggest a distracted if not disturbed man, an analyst’s report on Thursday seems likely to leave the Tesla CEO unhinged. The ratings downgrade by Needham’s Rajvindra...
City releases thousands of documents, crime scene pics in Central Park 5 case
The city on Thursday began releasing about 100,000 pages of court, police and prosecution documents connected to the infamous “Central Park Five” case. The massive document dump has been in...
Ex-con at center of marijuana jailing debate arrested again
The heroin dealer who became the poster child of a Brooklyn judge’s policy of not tossing recently released cons back into jail for smoking pot has been busted again —...
Judge orders NYPD to look into recording all police encounters
A Manhattan federal judge has ordered the NYPD to start work on a "pilot program" to determine whether it should be recording all police encounters with civilians -- not just...
Hearst digital media chief may be frontrunner for top job
Troy Young, the president of Hearst Magazines Digital Media, is being flagged by some insiders as the front-runner to succeed incumbent David Carey, who announced plans to step down at...
Russia launches social media campaign to 'free' accused spy
The Russian foreign ministry launched a social media campaign Thursday to “free Maria Butina,” the alleged Russian spy charged with infiltrating GOP social circles to pass information back to Moscow...
Cuomo's pals — but not Cuomo — back Percoco before sentencing
Two of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s former secretaries and even one of his late father’s aides have submitted letters asking for leniency for corrupt former associate Joseph Percoco at his sentencing...
Psycho charged with murdering fellow inmate has history of terrorizing others
The mentally ill man charged with the first inmate-on-inmate murder on Rikers Island in a decade assaulted a nurse, a doctor, a correction officer and another prisoner a month before...
Elon Musk’s bizarre tweets are raising red flags on Wall Street
Tesla’s Elon Musk has been tweeting as if he’s as high as one of his SpaceX rockets. Wall Street analysts, regulators and the media have all been recent victims of...
John Paulson pushes to overhaul gold mining firm's board
Hedge fund billionaire John Paulson is stepping up his campaign against Canadian gold-miner Detour Gold. Paulson & Co. is pushing for an overhaul of Detour’s board and plans to call...
Lay's to release lobster roll chips and other outlandish flavors
Some of the most outlandish potato chip flavors are about to hit store shelves — including Deep Dish Pizza, Fried Pickles With Ranch, and New England Lobster Roll. The new...
Steve Young's private equity firm pressed by judge in fraud case
The 11-year-old private equity firm that was co-founded by NFL great Steve Young has had better weeks. The firm, HGGC, where Young is a managing director, tried at a hearing...
WFAN stands by Joe Benigno amid bombshell sex harass suit
WFAN’s Joe Benigno will be back on the air Monday, the radio station’s owner announced Thursday. Benigno, 64, on vacation this week, was accused in a bombshell lawsuit this week...
Tortilla chips that 'spontaneously combusted' caused factory fire: officials
The Austin Fire Department said they responded to a Texas factory “not once, but twice” over the course of three days after boxes of tortilla chips "spontaneously combusted" triggering blazes....
GOP rep who called women 'sluts' on old radio show: I was paid to be provocative
The US congressman who discussed calling women "sluts" said on Thursday that he was "paid to be provocative." Jason Lewis (R-Minn.) told local WCCO radio that his inflammatory rhetoric was...
Hillary Clinton pushes back at Trump's Russia tweet
Hillary Clinton responded to a deceptively edited video tweeted by President Trump that showed her claiming that a "strong, competent, prosperous, stable Russia" is in the best interest of the...
Idaho man hurls slurs, profanity at church group eating at McDonald's
An Idaho man was arrested and charged with a hate crime after he was caught on camera hurling racial and homophobic slurs at a group of high schoolers eating ice...
Dad contracts flesh-eating bacteria while crabbing
A New Jersey father who contracted a flesh-eating bacteria while crabbing at Matt’s Landing in Maurice River in early July will reportedly need to have his fingers and some toes...
SNY analyst on why the bar has been set for Jacob deGrom deal
SNY studio analyst and former Mets pitcher Nelson Figueroa talks with The Post’s Justin Terranova about Jacob deGrom trade possibilities and how to salvage the second half. Q: What would...
The Mets' one last chance at dignity is here
You are a Mets fan and you are embarrassed. Again. Same goes for the Mets players. Embarrassed. Again. Another season down the drain with 68 games left to play. Meaningful...
Judge trolls mobster in court: You're no Michael Corleone
Michael Corleone? Fugheddaboutit! A Manhattan federal judge quoted from “The Godfather: Part III” in court Thursday while balking at a reputed Genovese crime-family capo’s assertion that he only returned to...
Man accused of dragging dog behind car as punishment: cops
A Maryland man was arrested and later charged with animal cruelty after he dragged his dog behind his car, authorities said. The man, identified as Herbert Sensibaugh, 53, allegedly dragged...
Widow of slain NYPD cop offers reward for family's missing dog
The widow of NYPD cop Rafael Ramos — who was gunned down in cold blood alongside his partner, Wenjian Liu, in 2014 — needs the public's help. After her husband's...
Star wrestler loses scholarship after making anti-gay slur during protest
A star wrestler in California lost his college scholarship after a video surfaced of him making an anti-gay slur at an immigration protest, according to reports. Bronson Harmon, 18, was...
Bettors looking for value can find clue in Subway Series offenses
Round 2 of the annual home-and-home rivalry showcase featuring the Yankees and Mets begins Friday night at the Stadium. It’s a great opportunity for us to recap the first few...
Under looks like the way to go in AL West rivalry matchup
The Astros and Angels renew their AL West rivalry Friday night in Anaheim. Bettors could expect a low-scoring game, as William-Hill has it posted at eight with even juice on...
How 'Mamma Mia!' star cloned Christine Baranski
Growing up, Jessica Keenan Wynn didn’t know much about ABBA beyond “Dancing Queen.” But, like many Americans, she became an instant fan of the Swedish pop group after seeing a...
How Denzel Washington boosted rising 'Moonlight' star's confidence
In October 2016, a little movie shot on a budget of just $1.5 million opened in four theaters. Four months later, that movie — “Moonlight” — took home the Academy...
Woman being treated for rabies after being attacked by bat
SUN CITY CENTER, Fla. — A Florida woman who was helping a friend into a car at a large retirement community felt something hit her arm but thought nothing of...
Parents claim daughter locked in basement was possessed by demon: cops
Two parents in Illinois are accused of keeping their 10-year-old daughter captive in the basement because they thought she was possessed by evil spirits, according to authorities. Randy Swopes, 48,...
Everything Britney did, Taylor does better
In an embarrassment of midsummer manna from the pop gods, both Taylor Swift and Britney Spears will be gracing the New York area for five glorious days starting Friday. First...
Craig Carton defends WFAN amid frat-house lawsuit
Sports-radio personality and alleged fraudster Craig Carton defended his old haunt, WFAN, on Thursday, saying that he never witnessed the frat-boy shenanigans described in a shocking new lawsuit -- and...
Inside ‘Chicago’ actor’s final rehearsal before suicide
How bad was the rehearsal that some say caused Jeff Loeffelholz, the longtime standby at “Chicago,” to kill himself? The actor’s handwritten notes, which friends spearheading a “Justice for Jeff”...
Alleged spy once asked Trump about Russia, was a regular at GOP events
Accused sexy Russian spy Maria Butina tried to cozy up to GOP presidential hopefuls -- including Donald Trump -- as a supposed gun-rights activist before the last US presidential election,...
Yankees are getting the right-handed power bat they needed
The Yankees didn’t land Manny Machado, but they are hoping to add a very dangerous right-handed bat to the lineup Friday night against the Mets. That’s when Gary Sanchez returns...
Tables could turn on British Open's harshest commentator
Brandel Chamblee long has been known as one of the most provocative commentators in golf. Now, he’s going back into the game and opening himself up to the ridicule he...
Cuomo is playing 'Chicken Little' over abortion rights
Another Supreme Court nomination by a Republican president, another attempt to use cynical scare tactics by the Empire State’s own version of Chicken Little. An executive order signed last week...
Stop funding UN agencies that welcome the PLO
Last month, two UN agencies, whose membership is limited to sovereign countries, gave a “member state” seat to the Palestinian Liberation Organization. Under a law passed with overwhelming and bipartisan...
What's the best way to get back at Russian hackers? Lawsuits
The recent indictments of 12 Russian intelligence officers raise two questions that ought to be asked of special counsel Robert Mueller: Why now? And what can we do about it?...
How to win a scholarship – and become a Cuomo stooge
Students who got Gov. Cuomo’s Excelsior Scholarships may have an easier time paying their college bills, but who knew there’d be political strings attached? Turns out the scholarship kids have...
Don't let lowered math standards become a trend
This is worrisome: CUNY seems to have adopted Team de Blasio’s fondness for dropping standards in schools. As The Post reported this week, City University officials scrapped the requirement for...
Vaping pilots who caused flight to plunge 21,000 feet lose licenses
Two Air China pilots have lost their aviation licenses and been fired just days after vaping midflight, causing the aircraft to suddenly drop 21,000 feet and triggering the deployment of...
Putin's goons must never be allowed to question US citizens
President Trump did the right thing by finally rejecting Vladimir Putin’s outrageous proposal to let his intelligence goons question US citizens, including a former ambassador to Moscow. Let’s hope he...
Couple accused of locking boy in enclosure for months
ACKLEY, Iowa — Police say an Iowa man and his girlfriend tortured the man's 8-year-old son for months by locking him in a basement enclosure, withholding food and making him...
Daveed Diggs 'doesn't remember a time' when he didn't worry about racial profiling
Hard to believe that it’s been two years since Daveed Diggs pulled off his “Hamilton” boots and headed for Hollywood. Now, several commercials, albums, voice-overs and TV series later —...
Sheriff who backed Roy Moore allegedly had sex with teen girl
The Alabama sheriff who threw his support behind accused jailbait-chaser Roy Moore’s failed Senate bid is now under investigation for allegedly having sex with an underage girl. Mary Elizabeth Cross,...
Go-Go's musical has some of the wackiest dancing on Broadway
It was the late 1990s, and Spencer Liff was living a double life. By day, he practiced his jetés and soft-shoe at the American Ballet Theatre and the Steps on...
3 top FBI cybersecurity officials are reportedly retiring
Three cybersecurity officials are reportedly leaving their posts at the FBI amid concerns about cyber attacks from abroad and relentless disagreements with President Trump. The three officials join others who...
Saratoga meet opens with buzz despite no Triple Crown winner
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The popularity of the prestigious 40-day summer meet that opens Friday at Saratoga Race Course rolls on despite the anticipated absence of Triple Crown champion Justify. The...
Teen's body, car found in pond after week-long search
The body of Georgia teen who went missing last week was discovered in a pond along with her car, according to officials. Julie Ann Mosier, 18, was found dead inside...
Maybe LaVar Ball shouldn't have spoken up about violent coach
LaVar Ball wasn't going to stay quiet for long. The world's most overbearing basketball dad has finally spoken up about a coach in the Junior Basketball Association, which he founded,...
Judge throws out de Blasio's climate change lawsuit against oil companies
A lawsuit targeting five of the world's biggest oil companies over climate change that Mayor Bill de Blasio announced with much fanfare in January was tossed Thursday by a Manhattan...
K2 zombies are now wreaking havoc in DC
A batch of synthetic marijuana responsible for putting users into a zombie-like state may be tied to at least four deaths and more than 140 cases of illness in the...
One Madison Ave. will get total face-lift in 2021
The squat office building at One Madison Ave. will be entirely redeveloped starting in 2021, its owner said Thursday. The updated look of the building, opposite Madison Square Park in...
Intel director stunned that Trump invited Putin to White House
National Intelligence Director Dan Coats said Thursday he had no clue what happened in the one-on-one meeting in Helsinki between President Trump and Vladimir Putin — and was stunned to...
Bloody mugshot result of head-on crash while fleeing: police
A convicted felon in Florida appeared bloodied and bruised in her mugshot Tuesday after she reportedly caused a head-on collision on an interstate while attempting to flee deputies. Jacqueline Burge,...
Bronx bust uncovers packaging mill with $7.5M in drugs: authorities
Authorities have uncovered a massive narcotics mill in the Bronx — and seized $7.5 million in heroin and fentanyl, including some labeled "Death'' and "Kill.'' Investigators found the haul during...
Remembering the Gary Sanchez Yankees would love to get back
This was another Subway Series at Yankee Stadium, and it was less than two years ago, although sometimes it feels much, much further in the distance than that. The Yankees...
Boy Scout leader drowns after rescuing boy in pond
SALT LAKE CITY — A 22-year-old Boy Scout leader drowned after saving a boy who was struggling as he practiced swimming in a Utah pond to advance in the scouting...
How Carrie Fisher inspired this Grammy nominee
They say you never forget your first. And for Courtney Barnett — the Grammy-nominated indie rocker from Down Under — that means New York City will always hold a special...
Woman accused of putting dead newborn in freezer
MARIETTA, Ga. — A Georgia woman is in jail after putting the body of her newborn son in a freezer. Results of an autopsy to determine whether the boy was...
Why Parker Posey actually likes working with Woody Allen
You've just buckled up when Parker Posey plops down beside you. And boy, is she chatty! There you have “You’re on an Airplane.” Out Tuesday, this first book by the...
John Gotti's grandson busted for allegedly running illegal scrapyard
He’s grown up Gotti, all right. One of late Mafioso John Gotti’s grandsons was just busted for running an illegal scrapyard in Queens, according to court records. Carmine Gotti Agnello...
New Jersey woman vows to pop 'Baby Trump' balloon
A President Trump-loving New Jersey woman vowed to pop the unflattering “Baby Trump” blimp when it takes to the skies near the president’s gold course in Bedminster. Kathie Kitt Conklin...
NBA star Marc Gasol helps save migrant woman lost at sea
Memphis big man Marc Gasol has had an unconventional offseason. The three-time NBA All-Star has spent the past week volunteering aboard the Open Arms Proactiva, a migrant-rescue vessel dispatched in...
Police ID robbery suspect thanks to selfies on stolen phone
SHREVEPORT, La. — A robbery suspect used a stolen cellphone to snap a selfie and, in the process, gave authorities his identity. That's according to police in Shreveport, Louisiana. The...
Black man says white business owner spit on him during dispute
DETROIT — A parking dispute at a social justice gathering in Detroit ended with a white business owner spitting on a black security guard, who captured the altercation on video...
That time Shaq came face-to-face with a shark
Talk about big shoes to fill ... NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, all 7-foot-1 of him, tries to conquer his fear of sharks in “Shaq Does Shark Week,” airing Sunday (9...
Man arrested after 5-year-old found asleep with loaded gun: cops
MANCHESTER, N.H. — New Hampshire police investigating a report of shots fired in an apartment found a 5-year-old girl sleeping with a loaded handgun on her chest, court documents said...
Family members arrested after teen found starving in barn
CHANDLER, Okla. — Authorities say a malnourished 15-year-old Oklahoma boy who survived by eating sticks, leaves and grass has been found living in a barn, and four members of his...
Boyfriend charged after woman's body found in shallow grave
DULUTH, Minn. — Burned items in a fire pit eventually led investigators to a shallow grave in northern Minnesota containing the wrapped and bound body of a missing Indiana woman,...
Government witness in corruption cases should be freed from jail: judge
A Manhattan federal judge Thursday paved the way for corrupt lobbyist and ex-Cuomo associate Todd Howe to be sprung from jail -- saying she doesn't understand why the disgraced government...
Dolphins' anthem protesters can get 4-game bans: leaked policy
Players for the Miami Dolphins could be suspended for up to four games if they participate in national anthem protests under a new team policy. The decree was issued in...
Newest Bull shuts down team's request: Not paid to play defense
Well, good luck with that. Barely a day after Bulls vice president of basketball operations John Paxson went on Chicago radio station 670 The Score to say the team's newly...
Ex-Playboy model: 'I've had Twitter sex with 12 Russian hackers'
From Russia, with heart emojis. A 63-year-old former Playboy model claims she had a steamy online romance with the Twitter user Guccifer 2.0 -- and was shocked last week when...
De Blasio blames feds for delays in Garner probe
Mayor de Blasio on Thursday continued to blame the feds for the city’s four-year delay in NYPD disciplinary hearings into the police chokehold death of Eric Garner. The mayor said...
Not even Denzel Washington can save 'The Equalizer'
"The Equalizer” should be locked in a room with “The Terminator.” Then this lousy series would finally be killed off. Denzel Washington is back in the sequel to his 2014...
Carmelo Anthony traded and dumped and nearly free
Carmelo Anthony was granted his wish. He’s headed to free agency, able to pick the team of his choosing. Hopefully for him, it winds up better than the last time...
Perverted peace officer's victim slams him during sentencing
A Manhattan woman who was handcuffed and sexually assaulted by a deviant peace officer inside a government building blasted him in court as he was sentenced to five years in...
Another NYPD cop sues over Legionnaires’ disease
A second NYPD cop is suing the city after contracting Legionnaires’ disease at the East Harlem station house where he worked. Officer Clarck Desire was working at the 23rd Precinct...
FCC says Sinclair may have misrepresented Tribune plan
The FCC on Thursday all but killed Sinclair Broadcasting’s $6.6 billion deal to buy Tribune Media. The regulator, strongly questioning the character of the management of Sinclair, a right-leaning broadcast...
Trump invites Putin to visit Washington for summit this fall
President Trump invited Russian leader Vladimir Putin to Washington for a summit in the fall, the administration said Thursday. “In Helsinki, @POTUS agreed to ongoing working level dialogue between the...
Foster care runaway accused of murder denies killing dancer
AUSTIN, Texas — A 20-year-old man on trial in the slaying of a University of Texas freshman on campus in 2016 has taken the stand and denied killing her. Defense...
Elite webcam girl makes $1,300 a day from her bedroom
A cash-flush Brit says she can make “up to $1,300 a day” getting naked live on her webcam. Amber Kelly, 30, works as an “elite camgirl,” charging huge fees for...
Noah Syndergaard has a trade-deadline plea for Mets
Noah Syndergaard knows that he will be getting the ball in The Bronx for the first time in his career Friday night. His and the Mets’ future beyond that is...
Carnival workers arrested in deaths of fair vendors
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Three carnival workers have been arrested in the deaths of two vendors who disappeared from a fair in Kansas and whose bodies were found days later...
Airbus' Beluga XL 'whale in the sky' takes flight for first time
There's still no word on whether pigs can fly but you aren't going crazy if you spot a whale soaring past your window anytime soon. That's because Airbus's Beluga XL...
City ferry service stopped at Greenpoint over pier damage
The city ferry service abruptly stopped running to Greenpoint on Thursday because of damage to a pier that partially collapsed in 2014. City officials sent out an alert Thursday afternoon...
Americans will try anything to improve their mood
What makes Americans’ days better? Finding money in your pocket, sleeping in without setting an alarm and lying in bed listening to the rain are the nation’s top three “mood...
Burberry burned $36.5M of unsold clothes last year
Designer fashion label Burberry burned more than $36.5 million worth of clothes in 2017, it has been reported. The upmarket clothing line, famous for its checked design, has destroyed $65...
Tourist jailed for collecting conch seashells from beach
KEY WEST, Fla. — A Texas woman has been sentenced to 15 days in jail for taking 40 queen conchs in the Florida Keys. The Miami Herald reports that 30-year-old...
Austrian pol wants to make Jews register to buy kosher meat
An Austrian far-right politician has said he wants to register Jews, in a chilling echo of Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany. The disturbing plan was unveiled by Gottfried Waldhausl, the...
Archenemies Starbucks and McDonald's team up on sustainable cup
While the two multibillion-dollar companies are usually at odds with each other, they are pairing up for the sake of the environment. Starbucks and McDonald's are joining forces to create...
Zuckerberg's wacky defense of Holocaust deniers and other comments
Bill Browder: Putin’s Big Mistake in Trying To Get Me Vladmir Putin offered to let US investigators question the 12 Russian intelligence agents just indicted by Special Counsel Robert Mueller...
Park ranger employee allegedly touched, flashed underage girls
A seasonal park ranger employee in Oregon allegedly touched a girl inappropriately at a state park and exposed himself to two other girls at a lake, authorities said. David Paul...
Young star might be devouring a planet
WASHINGTON — Astronomers may have caught a relatively nearby star munching on a planet or mini-planets. A NASA space telescope noticed that the star suddenly started looking a bit strange...
Accused cheater couldn't stay quiet long at British Open
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland -- Sung Kang played himself into early British Open contention Thursday, when he posted a 2-under 69. By some accounts, though, Kang shouldn’t even be in the field...
Teen pens emotional letter to sister who died during band practice
The sister of a teen who died suddenly in front of about 90 of her fellow students at a Long Island high school penned an emotional tribute to her late...
Fired building superintendent accused of killing his replacement
A fired Brooklyn building superintendent was so angry over getting the boot that he strangled the man who replaced him — then buried the body in his grandmother's back yard,...
Frozen strawberries infect 13 with hepatitis A in Sweden
Health officials have warned that 13 people were infected with hepatitis A after eating frozen strawberries. The outbreak in Sweden is linked to fruit imported from a Polish company, officials...
Cuomo tries again to distance himself from corruption scandal
It's not me, just everyone around me. Gov. Andrew Cuomo once again tried to distance himself from the corruption scandal that has consumed his flagship upstate economic development project and...
Evidence against Manafort includes emails to Bernie's top strategist
Special counsel Robert Mueller has released a list of 500 potential exhibits for Paul Manafort's upcoming trial, including photos of his homes, cars, a pricey watch — and emails between...
Fire destroys giant pyramid tourist attraction
WADSWORTH, Ill. — Authorities say fire severely damaged a giant pyramid home that doubles as a tourist attraction in northern Illinois. Gurnee Fire Department firefighters responded to a report that...
Suddenly the Knicks' Kevin Knox pick looks even better
Knicks fans should be thrilled the organization’s higher-ups didn’t listen to them. On draft night, they were chanting for the Knicks to draft Michael Porter Jr., who was at one...
Girl suffers chemical burns after making homemade slime
A mom is warning that slime could kill after her daughter was left with chemical burns from making the goo at home. Layla Fisher, 10, burned her skin leaving nasty...
Trump gripes about Fed in rare rebuke by sitting president
President Donald Trump trashed the Federal Reserve on Thursday for raising interest rates — moves that he said could damage America’s ongoing economic recovery from the Great Recession. “I’m not...
Sweden is being burned to a crisp by raging wildfires
HELSINKI — Sweden says it has mobilized all available resources to put out dozens of wildfires raging across the country. The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency said Wednesday that two Canadair CL-415...
Asbestos spewed into air after steam-pipe explosion
A steam-pipe explosion sent asbestos spewing from a crater in Manhattan's Flatiron District, Mayor Bill de Blasio revealed Thursday afternoon. Testing found the potentially deadly carcinogen near the scene of...
Gang member convicted in killing of Cuomo aide
A Brooklyn man was convicted of manslaughter Thursday for his role in the gang fight that killed a former aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Kenny Bazille was found guilty of...
White House says it won't allow Russia to grill ex-diplomat
Facing mounting bipartisan pressure, the White House said Thursday it would not allow Russian authorities to grill ex-US Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul and other Americans. “It is a proposal...
The government has no idea how many gig workers there are
Antoinette Kunda wasn’t always rushing to make deliveries for strangers and pick up riders. Prior to the Great Recession, she worked as an executive administrative assistant at American Express where...
The Great Barrier Reef isn't coming back from the dead
Australia's iconic Great Barrier Reef could be in more trouble than we thought. New research carried out by scientists at the University of Queensland and the Australian Institute of Marine...
This $440,000 jet suit lets you hover like 'Iron Man'
LONDON - Ever dream of being “Iron Man”? Now you can. A jet suit created by a British former commodities trader has gone on sale in a London department store...
Teen accused of killing 15-year-old held without bail
A Brooklyn teen accused of fatally shooting a 15-year-old boy and wounding a man has been held without bail. Elijah Harris, 19, allegedly opened fire in the bustling courtyard of...
Wife of Italian gangster sold out mafia members for revenge
The wife of a high-ranking member of Italy's notorious Casamonica mafia ratted on him and dozens of his gang members -- to get revenge for years of mistreatment from the...
Trump says it would be a 'dream' to run against Biden in 2020
President Trump says it would be "a dream" to run against former Vice President Joe Biden in 2020. In an interview that aired Thursday on CBS, Trump was asked who'd...
Millennial homeowners are making a big mistake
This is one point financial experts want to drive home. More millennials are buying homes as the economy rebounds. Now, more than 37 percent of millennials ages 25 to 34...
Rapper gets longer prison term for bragging about gang violence online
A remorseful rapper who boasted online about deadly gang violence on Dallas streets will now take the rap for his social media posts that prosecutors said mirrored real-life violence. Nykees...
Danny Amendola sounds so happy to be done with Belichick
Danny Amendola shouldn’t be looking for a tribute video in his return to Foxborough. For the second time since leaving the Patriots, the veteran wide receiver took a bit of...
Monster fish swallows shark whole
There's a reason goliath groupers are called the garbage disposals of the sea — they eat everything in sight, including sharks apparently. A group of fishermen were able to witness...
Remains found of African-Americans forced into labor
The bodies of nearly 100 people found at a school construction site in Sugar Land, Texas, have been determined to be the possible remains of African-American laborers, officials said. Officials...
De Blasio: I didn't go to pipe explosion scene because it wasn't serious
Mayor Bill de Blasio said he steered clear of Thursday morning's steam-pipe blast and asbestos scare in Manhattan's Flatiron District because the terrifying incident wasn't "serious" enough for him to...
Sharks pulled from water at Fire Island beach after attacks
Anglers hauled in two sharks off of Fire Island on Thursday, but returned the creatures to the sea — an act of kindness applauded by one of the two young...
Motorcycle passenger killed in wrong-way crash: cops
A wrong-way motorcyclist killed his passenger when he hit a speed bump and flung the woman nearly 30 feet down the road early Thursday in East Harlem, police said. Antwane...
This wedding cake is made for meat lovers
Wedding cakes are sweet and all, but one baker from Philadelphia couldn’t help but wonder, where’s the beef? Sam Jacobson, chef and owner of Stargazy British bakery, is becoming famous...
State GOP still owes Skelos $50K — but there's a catch
Republicans in the state Senate are in a jam: They owe $50,000 to former Majority Leader Dean Skelos, but if they pay it back, they'll be accused of aiding a...
AI researchers pledge to never develop killer robots
Over 160 companies working in artificial intelligence have signed a pledge not to develop lethal autonomous weapons. The pledge, which was signed by 2,400 individuals including representatives from Google DeepMind,...
Massive fissure opens atop Yellowstone supervolcano
Expanding cracks and fissures at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming have prompted officials to close certain areas to tourists. Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point are now closed to tourists...
The British Open round from hell started in a different country
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland — Jhonattan Vegas took “Planes, Trains and Automobiles’’ to the extreme en route to his 10:31 a.m. (Scotland time) opening-round tee time of the British Open on Thursday...
Kids' play place boss set up peepholes, filmed dressing rooms
The millionaire owner of a kids’ play place company was exposed yesterday as a peeping Tom with crimes stretching back 12 years. Darren Johnson, 51, set up a network of...
Teen hiker's arm partially severed by boulder
A California teen’s arm was partly severed after he spent nearly an hour trapped under a “cooler-size” boulder that fell on top of him, reports said. Emergency responders descended on...
Internet balloons will float access over Kenya
NAIROBI - Alphabet Inc’s Loon said on Thursday it would deploy its system of balloons to beam high-speed internet access with Telkom Kenya from next year to cover rural and...
Town adopts Bigfoot as its official animal
Leave it to a small town in upstate New York to adopt an urban legend as its "official animal." The village of Whitehall, population 2,556, has adopted Bigfoot as its...
Authorities open 2,000-year-old sarcophagus, apparently avoid curse
A mysterious 2,000-year-old black sarcophagus recently unearthed in Egypt was opened Thursday, revealing three decomposed mummies. Discovered in the Egyptian city of Alexandria next to an alabaster statue of a man's...
Ivy Leaguer faces trial in Vietnam for 'causing trouble' during protest
An Ivy Leaguer from Texas faces up to seven years in jail in Vietnam for allegedly "causing trouble" at a mass protest. William Nguyen will go on trial Friday for...
Turtle researcher stripped of award after 'skimpy swimsuit' presentation
Go ahead and file this in the “WTF?” news pile: Dick Vogt, a veteran scientist who studies Brazilian turtles and is apparently good enough at it to win awards from...
Stephen A. Smith is not happy with ESPN over his simulcast
The Stephen A. Smith radio show will soon be simulcast on TV, but Stephen A., quite frankly, is not thrilled about it. Beginning next month, Smith’s show is scheduled to...
Brady, Rodgers not fans of Tony Romo's Super Bowl prediction
Tony Romo left the Patriots out of a Super Bowl prediction last week, and Tom Brady noticed. The former Cowboys quarterback picked the Packers and Jaguars to face off in...
Can Jets' other safety make leap to needed ballhawk?
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...
Road-rage incident turns ugly when car sends guy flying in the air
Shocking footage filmed at a gas station in Florida shows the moment two men attempted to pull the driver out of a BMW. Apparently sparked by a road-rage incident, the...
Wells Fargo said to be refunding charges for add-on products
Wells Fargo is in the process of refunding millions of dollars to customers for adding services to their accounts without their full understanding, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday,...
Activists suing NYPD for unedited video in fatal shooting
The NYPD for the first time released footage from one of its officers' bodycams last year — and now it needs to fork over the rest of it, according to...
Researchers find link between ADHD and digital media
A study released Tuesday by the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests a direct relationship between computer screen time among teens and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The two-year...
Train worker harasses female passengers with bizarre tampon comments
Hostilities abounded on a Utah commuter train Tuesday evening when a Utah Transit Authority employee allegedly confronted several female passengers for sharing the restroom, called them "porn stars" and asked...
Tiny Montenegro says size doesn't matter after Trump's diss
Montenegro on Thursday fired back at President Trump’s claim that defending the tiny European country could trigger World War III. “In today’s world, it does not matter how big or...
Jimmy Garoppolo wines and dines porn star
The 49ers quarterback dined with Kiara Mia on Wednesday night in Beverly Hills.
Poll reveals how GOP voters felt about Trump-Putin summit
A clear majority of Americans disapproved of President Donald Trump’s summit with Vladimir Putin — but an overwhelming number of Republicans disagreed and hailed the much-maligned sitdown, according to a...
DeMarcus Cousins doesn't give a 'f--k' about what you think
DeMarcus Cousins responded to the critics just as you would expect he would: with a few choice words not suitable for publication. The All-Star forward’s decision to sign with the...
Knife attacks and murders spike in the UK
Knife attacks and homicides have soared in parts of the UK — as the number of police officers has dropped, according to new statistics out Thursday. The total number of...
The terrifying moment a plane catches fire and crashes, killing two
Terrifying mobile phone footage has emerged from inside a doomed vintage plane that crashed in South Africa last week, killing two people and leaving two Australian pilots critically injured. The...
Woman killed mom, grandma before fleeing to NYC: police
A New Jersey woman bludgeoned her mother and grandmother to death, then went on the lam to Manhattan, where she was arrested, police sources told The Post. Heather Barbera, 42,...
Son accused of killing mom wants to put Harvard law degree to use
A Connecticut man charged with killing his mother apparently has the legal requirements necessary to act as his own attorney: a degree from Harvard Law School. Kyle Tucker, 34, of...
Google silently adds awesome feature to Google Maps
Google Maps is a must-have app on any smartphone, whether it’s an iPhone or Android device. But let’s not forget that Google Maps was available initially on the web, where...
Waitress body-slams creep who grabbed her butt in restaurant
A pervert who pawed at a waitress' backside "got what he deserved" when she swiftly body-slammed him for the grope and shamed him in front of other customers as he...
Trump blasted for not squashing Putin's request to grill ex-diplomat
Sen. Chuck Schumer and a trio of his Democratic colleagues on Thursday introduced a resolution opposing any effort by President Trump to let Russian authorities grill ex-US ambassador to Russia...
NYPD to immediately launch internal trial for Eric Garner cops
The NYPD will immediately launch its internal disciplinary proceedings for the officers involved in Eric Garner's 2014 chokehold death, a department spokesman confirmed Thursday. The department "will immediately begin" the...
Vigilante shot undercover cop after he pulled over to pee: police
A warped vigilante shot at a man he imagined was having sex with a hooker — but actually fired at an undercover cop leaving his car to pee, according to...
Marlins celebrate not being a pathetic mess at All-Star break
MIAMI — By one reading of the Derek Jeter meter, not much has changed with the Miami Marlins since he took over. They have by far the worst run differential...
Jeff Zucker to take six-week heart surgery leave from CNN
CNN boss Jeff Zucker will take a six-week leave from the company to deal with heart surgery. CNN confirmed the details provided by Brian Stelter, the network’s media correspondent, who...
Ford recalls half a million potential roll-away vehicles
Ford said Wednesday it’s recalling approximately 550,000 sedans and SUVs in North America, saying a problem with the gear shifter could cause the vehicles to roll away. The recall includes...
AL rival swipes relieving help away from Yankees
The Yankees will need to look deeper for bullpen help. The Indians and Padres agreed to a deal for lefty closer Brad Hand and righty reliever Adam Cimber on Wednesday,...
Employees use chair, broom and fists to take down attempted robber
An attempted robbery in Arizona was prevented by the brave actions of several employees of a Mexican restaurant. Two of them received minor injuries, but they were able to subdue...
'Brady Bunch' house hits the market — and it's as '70s as you'd imagine
The iconic Studio City, Calif., home used for exterior shots on ABC's "The Brady Bunch" is up for sale, Deadline Hollywood reports. The beloved Florence Henderson sitcom aired from September...
Creepy company hopes 'Inception' method will get your wife in the mood
A British company is offering men a creepy ad-targeting service that promises to convince your partner to hop into bed with you. Here's how it works: You fork over $30...
WWE's black superstars not convinced reinstated Hulk Hogan has changed
Days after the WWE reinstated Hulk Hogan back into its Hall of Fame, some of the wrestling world's top black athletes have spoken out. WWE's "New Day," comprised of Kofi...
Kevin Kisner is a surprise early leader at the British Open
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland — The sample size is not large, but Kevin Kisner has not exactly devoured British Open courses. Entering this week’s 147th Open at Carnoustie, Kisner had a missed...
Ex-con allegedly killed former cellmate, stole his car and cash
An ex-con killed his former cellmate, stole his car, and then went on a shopping spree -- with the corpse stashed somewhere in the victim's car, according to testimony. Anthony...
The International Space Station just spit out a baby satellite
You might think of satellites as large, imposing spacecraft that cruise through Earth’s orbit like hulking beasts, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. Many modern satellites are tiny...
Burglars filmed swiping massive fridge from Queens home
These two crooks really wanted to chill out. Surveillance footage released by police late Wednesday captured the moment two burglars hauled a refrigerator out of a Queens home in an...
If someone says Mr. Bean died, close the tab
Online rumors that Rowan Atkinson is dead are a hoax -- to trick you into downloading a virus. The actor is alive and well, but a dangerous scam is circulating...
Old WFAN voices reject parts of bombshell lawsuit
They wouldn't speak to the specifics. But former WFAN voices Sid Rosenberg and Bernie McGuirk are taking issue with the "frat house" culture that is alleged to have existed at the...
Bus driver fired after mooning man in front of kids
A cheeky bus driver dropped his pants and mooned a man who complained Thursday about a blocked driveway on a residential street in New Jersey. Moments before the bus driver...
Olympic medalist stabbed to death over car mirrors
Denis Ten, a Kazakh Olympic medal-winning figure skater, was stabbed to death Thursday in Almaty, the country's largest city. He was 25. Ten was stabbed in the right thigh by...
I'm penpals with 30 prisoners and one of them is my best friend
As told to Beth Young. I could almost feel the killer’s breath, hot on my neck, as he whispered in my ear. His words, brutal in black and white, had...
Accidental Masters champ takes major step out of 'dark place'
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland — Remember Danny Willett? He was the accidental-tourist winner of the 2016 Masters, which was known more for Jordan Spieth blowing a five-shot lead with nine holes to...
Trump: Dems pushing to abolish ICE are digging their own graves
Democrats pushing to abolish US Immigration and Customs Enforcement are digging their own graves, President Trump said Thursday. “The Democrats have a death wish, in more ways than one -...
Giancarlo Stanton enjoys All-Star break with model
Stanton and model Chase Carter are said to have met at CC Sabathia's celebrity softball game last month.
FCC action roils prospects of Sinclair’s merger with Tribune
There will be no quick fix for Sinclair Broadcast Group’s proposed $6.6 billion acquisition of Tribune Media. The FCC on Wednesday evening voted unanimously to either send the case to...
Man sues cop for anal probe on sidewalk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=zXILS80IyyU A man in Washington, DC, is suing a police officer for probing his anus and grabbing his genitals in an invasive body search during a stop-and-frisk last year. A...
Trump thanks major pharma companies for not raising prices
President Donald Trump on Thursday thanked two major pharmaceutical companies for not raising their prices, adding that his administration was making ”a big push” to slash prescription drug prices. "Thank...
Injuries reported in blast at Pennsylvania Army depot
LETTERKENNY, Pa. — Authorities say an explosion at an Army depot in Pennsylvania has left some workers injured. Letterkenny Army Depot officials say the blast occurred around 7:15 a.m. Thursday....
Rescued soccer kids pray for safety while visiting Buddhist temple
The youth soccer team and their coach rescued from a flooded cave in Thailand prayed at a Buddhist temple on Thursday in a ceremony meant to shield them from life's...
Comcast drops out of Fox bidding war, will focus on Sky
Comcast is giving up on its pursuit to buy Twenty-First Century Fox’s film and television assets, clearing the path for competing bidder Walt Disney. The cable giant said Thursday that...
Stomach-turning moment when girl chows down on raw ground beef
Humans have known for centuries that raw meat needs to be cooked before being consumed. Apparently, this woman in Virginia needed a refresher course on all the ways raw meat...
How to bet on Cardinals-Cubs
Ugly night for Brewers relief pitcher Josh Hader got uglier once the All-Star Game concluded. Hader saw three runs score on his watch, recording one out. Then racist/homophobic tweets the...
Trump: 'Fake News Media' wants US to go to 'war' with Russia
An embattled President Trump on Thursday once again declared his widely criticized summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin a “great success, except with the real enemy of the people, the...
Israel passes contentious Jewish nation-state law
JERUSALEM — Israel's parliament approved a controversial piece of legislation on Thursday that defines the country as the nation-state of the Jewish people but which critics warn sidelines minorities. The...
Japan looking to combat sweltering heat ahead of 2020 Olympics
TOKYO — A jacket with built-in fans, a road coating to rein in heat and factory mist sprayers were on offer at a trade fair in the Japanese capital Thursday...
Putin calls first summit with Trump 'successful'
Echoing President Trump’s assessment, Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Thursday described their Helsinki summit as a success – and slammed “forces” in the US of undermining progress they made on...
Steam pipe explodes in Flatiron District, spews toxins
An aging steam pipe exploded and spewed cancer-causing asbestos in Manhattan’s Flatiron District on Thursday morning, shutting down several blocks of Fifth Avenue and forcing the evacuation of nearly 50...
This toymaker crafts robot arms for orphans
When toy designer Guillermo Martínez started using a 3D printer, he discovered a new calling — making prosthetic arms for people without elbows. His creation, the Ayudame 3D (the name...
22 people injured in tent collapse at military base
FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. — A helicopter blew down at a Central California military base Wednesday night, injuring 22 soldiers — but the injuries were mostly minor, a spokeswoman said....
The next phase in America’s War on Poverty
"Based on historical standards of material well-being and the terms of engagement, our War on Poverty is largely over and a success.” That’s from a new report by the White...
'You can't call her a slut?': GOP rep complained about PC culture in unearthed audio
A congressman from Minnesota once said on a radio show that political correctness has unfairly hindered him from calling women “sluts,” according to a report on Wednesday. Rep. Jason Lewis,...
Autopsy reveals grisly details of missing 3-year-old's death
An autopsy report released Wednesday provided grisly details about the death of Mariah Woods, a 3-year-old North Carolina girl whose body was found in a creek in December, days after...
California Supreme Court won't allow vote on splitting up state
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A measure that would divide California into three parts won't appear on the November ballot, the state Supreme Court decided Wednesday, marking the latest defeat for a...
Man busted in fatal Brooklyn shooting
Cops busted a 19-year-old Brooklyn man in connection to a fatal shooting earlier this week at the Bushwick Houses, authorities said Wednesday. Elijah Harris, who lives less than a mile...
More than 100 Nassar victims take stage in emotional ESPYs moment
More than 100 sexual-abuse victims of USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar took the stage Wednesday night during an emotional, heart-wrenching ceremony at the ESPY awards in Los Angeles. Actress Jennifer...
Not even the commissioner can lure Mike Trout into 'petty' feud
Nice try, Rob Manfred. The MLB commissioner said Tuesday that Angels superstar Mike Trout would be an even bigger star if he would spend more time marketing himself. But it...
Police reportedly ID 'Russians' behind nerve agent attack in England
Police have reportedly identified "several Russians" who allegedly perpetrated a nerve agent attack on a former Russian spy and his daughter in England. Authorities made the announcement four months after...
How Knicks unleashed the Kevin Knox we didn't see at Kentucky
Kevin Knox planned to attend the ESPYs in Los Angeles on Wednesday, but a star was born in Las Vegas last week. And it didn’t surprise his father, Kevin Knox...
Mom charged with kidnapping her 3 kids at gunpoint
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — An Alabama mother is accused of kidnapping her children from their guardian at gunpoint. Citing a release from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, news outlets report that...
Danica Patrick's ESPYs monologue was cringeworthy
LOS ANGELES — Danica Patrick's monologue to open the ESPYs went over like, well, a flat tire at the Indianapolis 500. The newly retired racecar driver was the first woman...
Man arrested in gang-related shooting of 16-year-old
A 24-year-old man was arrested for the fatal gang-related attack on a teenager in Brooklyn, cops said Wednesday night. Ralief Bradford, an alleged member of the Bloods street gang, was...
State reportedly opens tax law probe into Trump Foundation
The state has opened a tax law investigation into the Donald J. Trump Foundation, a probe which could end in criminal prosecution, a report said on Wednesday night. The New...
Hawaii police cancel vacations to hunt for suspected cop-killer
HONOLULU — Hawaii's entire Big Island police force was on alert Wednesday for a suspect wanted in the killing of an officer during a traffic stop, including off-duty officers and...
Newborn baby found dead in Queens hotel room
A newborn baby died on Wednesday night after being found unconscious in a Queens hotel room, sources said. The infant child was discovered by cops inside a Days Inn in...
Take the Under on Browns' win total
One of the most popular bets in the NFL season win totals market has been the Browns Over. The global markets initially posted Cleveland’s win total at 4¹/₂ and most...
Watch how Cardinals respond post-Mike Matheny
Baseball is back Thursday, with the Cardinals visiting the Cubs in a rivalry showdown that will be nationally televised by ESPN. That matchup got a lot more interesting when Cardinals...
Springsteen surprises audience at Billy Joel's 100th MSG show
Bruce Springsteen propped himself on top of Billy Joel's piano to sing a duet with The Piano Man, who was celebrating his 100th concert at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday...
The team most likely to end New York's longest trophy drought
May 5 passed without ceremony a few months back, passed without pause, and that was probably for the best. The Yankees beat the Indians that day, and the Mets lost...
Child abuser stabs himself moments after receiving guilty verdict
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Authorities say a central Illinois man stabbed himself shortly after a jury found him guilty of predatory criminal sexual assault. The Pantagraph reports 78-year-old Johnny Icard was...