August 1, 2018
Remains of soldiers missing since Korean War finally back on US soil
They are “forgotten” no more. After 65 years, the remains of some US soldiers killed or declared missing during the 1950-53 Korean War are finally back home on American soil....
The Sam Darnold fight is on
Sam Darnold is a young man in a hurry. He knows he has an uphill battle trying to leapfrog Josh McCown and Teddy Bridgewater for the Jets starting quarterback job,...
Facebook unveils tools to fight social media addiction
Facebook wants to curb your social media usage. The social media giant unveiled tools on Wednesday designed to help users manage the amount of time they spend on Facebook and...
Casino stocks get hammered as investors rush to cash out
Casinos shares ran out of luck Wednesday. Shares of the major US-based casino operators plunged — with some extending losses into the after-hours trading— on a mix of weak results,...
Cuomo tells SUNY Purchase to accommodate student with cerebral palsy
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday told SUNY Purchase to accommodate a 19-year-old with cerebral palsy who was unable to attend the school because he was not allowed to have a...
Papa John's on all traces of founder: 'Better not'
Cue the Papa John vanishing act. Papa John’s, the embattled 5,212-unit pizza chain, has sent precise instructions to its store owners on how to remove every last image and signature...
Why Yankees are a risky bet in key road series vs. Red Sox
It’s the most important baseball series for weeks: The Yankees visit the Red Sox on Thursday night to start a four-game battle that will loom large over the pennant race...
Judge who freed pizza guy slams Trump's 'zero tolerance' policy
A Manhattan federal judge has blasted the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" policy toward illegal border crossings as "thoughtless and cruel" and a "mercurial exercise of executive power." Judge Paul Crotty...
Universities distance themselves from Les Moonves
The ice is starting to thin under the feet of Les Moonves, the embattled CBS chairman and chief executive officer, who has been accused by six women of sexual misconduct....
Tennis star James Blake slams de Blasio, NYPD over false arrest
Former Tennis pro James Blake on Wednesday criticized Mayor Bill de Blasio for leaving him in the dark about an NYPD departmental trial regarding his false arrest — and reiterated...
Yankees won't get it done vs. Chris Sale's substitute
Mailing it in today. Rich Siegelman writes, “Jose Reyes pitches worse than he hits. Martha Stewart’s ceremonial first pitch was better than all 48 he threw.”... And Don Reed believes...
Bill would grant 12 weeks’ paid bereavement leave to all New York workers
A new mandatory bereavement pay bill is awaiting Gov. Cuomo’s signature — and it would give every employee in the state 12 weeks of paid time off if they suffer...
Everything's less stressful in Texas, according to survey
Folks in Texas may be among the happiest and stress-free in the country. Sales of books in the “Anxiety” and “Seeking Happiness” categories — among the fasting-growing themes — posted...
New York preps pre-emptive strike against 3-D printed guns
Authorities are scrambling to get ahead of a potential flood of untraceable and undetectable 3-D printed guns in New York as the federal courts weigh the online release of blueprints...
Death Valley sets tentative world record for hottest month ever
LOS ANGELES — The natural furnace of California's Death Valley was on full broil in July, tentatively setting a world record for hottest month ever. The month's average temperature was...
Prisoner jumps out of NYPD cop car, is quickly caught again
A woman prisoner jumped from the window of an NYPD squad car outside Manhattan Central Booking on Wednesday and ran off — but was caught quickly after, sources said. Kylasyia...
Giants getting a different 'Snacks' in more ways than one
It was 13 months ago when Damon “Snacks’’ Harrison essentially said thanks but no thanks. The 2017 season was about to begin and the Giants had not yet announced their...
Jumaane Williams owes state $10K in taxes from old restaurant
He not only defaulted on his home mortgage, but lieutenant-governor candidate Jumaane Williams is also struggling with a five-figure state tax bill for a restaurant he owned, records show. Earth...
Dad recalls horror of finding daughter with fingers severed by escalator
SANDY, Utah — A 4-year-old Utah girl whose fingers were severed in the steps of a grocery store escalator last year is learning to color pictures again, but she could...
Worker at child immigration facility molested teen: police
PHOENIX — A worker at a nonprofit organization that houses immigrant children separated from their parents at the border has been booked on suspicion of molesting a 14-year-old girl at...
State voter mailings include plug for Cuomo
State agencies are adding a plug for Gov. Cuomo when they send notices to voters remind them to vote -- and some folks aren't happy about it. The Department of...
Congratulations to Apple as it nears $1 trillion valuation
I’ve told this story before, but I will do it again since Apple is striving this week to become the first company in history worth $1 trillion. Back in the...
Woman arrested after leaving 6 kids ‘infested with lice’ at home: cops
Florida sheriff’s deputies on Wednesday said they arrested a woman who allegedly left six children by themselves at a home whose living conditions were described by authorities as “some of...
Prosecutors: Jumaane Williams had no right to block activist's ambulance
City Councilman Jumaane Williams had no right to block an ambulance transporting an immigration-rights activist who just learned he was being deported, Manhattan prosecutors told jurors Wednesday. ”The right to...
Bookkeeper allegedly stole $180K from church, spoiled herself
A Long Island church bookkeeper was busted for stealing over $180,000 from the house of worship — spending the loot on jewelry and cars. Therese Iuzzolino, 45, is accused of...
McDonald's accidentally served pregnant woman cleaning fluid instead of latte
A woman who is 32 weeks pregnant with her third child ordered a latte from a Canadian McDonald's but was instead served cleaning fluid in a cup. Sarah Douglas said...
Cops say this woman in skimpy workout gear is a credit card thief
Cops are on the lookout for a woman who was wearing skimpy workout attire while using a stolen credit card at a CVS on Staten Island. The woman, who is...
Will Trump go two-for-two on the economy?
On Friday, we’ll see if President Trump can go two-for-two on the economy in the past two weeks. Last week, the government announced the US economy grew at an impressive...
Surfers panic as great white shark attacks seal off coast
Surfers scrambled to the shore after an estimated 15-foot great white shark attacked a seal in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, over the weekend. A video posted by Ken Martin of Boston shows...
'Bronx bitch' who handed off baby after hit-and-run takes plea deal
A mother who crashed her car and fled the scene before passing her 1-year-old off to a stranger went on a tirade in a Queens courtroom Wednesday — moments before...
MoviePass can blame people like me for its problems
I am the reason MoviePass is having trouble. Me and people like me, that is. Pretty soon, it might have to be called MoviePast — the company that used to...
Andrew Cuomo would rather fight the press than answer to corruption
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is getting mighty touchy these days when it comes to questions about corruption in government. It seems the issue hits too close to home. It exploded in...
How the Colts could boost your bankroll
The Colts went 4-12 last season, a tour de force of underachievement. Behind Jacoby Brissett, they lost seven games they led at halftime and five games they led after three...
The secret fortune of Jeff Bezos’ parents
To have supportive parents is a great advantage in life, but so is having insanely successful children. Most parents spend their weekends driving their kids to various sporting events and...
This is the $15K ostrich coat purchased by Paul Manafort
ALEXANDRIA, Va.-- The tailor who made Paul Manafort's infamous $15,000 ostrich leather jacket confirmed to The Post Wednesday that this black, hooded garment is the one that prosecutors point to...
Ruben Diaz Sr.'s 'ethics violation' was a whole lot of nothing
City Council Councilman Ruben Diaz Sr. may have technically violated council ethics rules, but it’s hard to see any harm in his use of his official email to send out...
Google is embracing evil
Google won’t comment on the scoop by The Intercept’s Ryan Gallagher, which pretty well confirms the story: The company is rushing back into China with a search app that enforces...
Tesla stock surges as Musk looks to make good with analysts
Tesla burned through less cash than expected and beat analysts’ revenue projections, but posted a second-quarter loss larger than Wall Street anticipated. Yet the biggest surprise during Wednesday’s earnings call...
Doorman at ritzy NYC co-op accused of sending penis pics to creeped-out residents
Young women living in a Midtown co-op say they were terrorized by their own doorman, who abused his position to get their phone numbers and then texted them photos of...
Boy has huge chunk of his brain removed to treat epilepsy
The brain is the most important organ in your body. It holds everything that makes you who you are, and tampering with it is generally not a great idea unless...
Are we giving fighter jets to a friend or foe?
Is Turkey still a friend to keep close, or an enemy to keep closer? On Wednesday, the Treasury Department sanctioned Turkish officials over the country’s detention of an American pastor,...
Here's what the raging California wildfires look like from space
NASA has a whole bunch of fancy cameras floating around in Earth’s orbit and many of them are peering outwards into the depths of space, but the administration keeps a...
Woman searches for stolen necklace containing infant son's ashes
A South Windsor, Connecticut woman is asking for the public’s help to find her necklace, which contains her infant son’s ashes, after it was stolen last week. While out with...
Manafort's case proves 'the swamp' — not collusion — exists
The trial of onetime Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort has ignited a new series of tweets from the president about ending special counsel Robert Mueller’s “witch hunt.” But this trial...
What is still on the line for the Mets in this lost season
WASHINGTON — “I still say this is going to be the greatest.” — Woody Boyd, “Cheers” Woody remained optimistic through a nightmarish Thanksgiving dinner with the gang at Carla’s house....
Cop reveals 100-pound weight loss after police training
An officer with the Atlanta Police Department boasted a 100-pound weight loss while training to join the force over the past year. Officer James Cornelius now weighs 235 pounds —...
Why Trumpism beats Democratic socialism
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s primary victory in a Queens congressional race has been taken to signal a revolution in American politics, the emergence of Democratic socialism as a serious political movement. But...
Mom, son contract 'rat lungworm' after eating raw centipedes
A woman and her grown son contracted “rat lungworm” after eating raw centipedes they bought at a market in China, researchers said. Scientists with the Southern Medical University in Guangzhou,...
Woman allegedly kills roommate over texts to ex-fiancé: cops
An Oklahoma woman is accused of killing her roommate after she found text messages with her ex-fiancé, according to officials. Kristen Elizabeth Jones, 21, allegedly shot her 23-year-old roommate, Miranda...
The 2 plays that may explain Yankees coach's dugout explosion
The rain came down in build-an-ark fashion. And then the real torrent washed over the Yankees. Third-base coach Phil Nevin had watched the Yankees fall far behind the Orioles on...
Huawei sells more smartphones than Apple for first time
Apple may be taking a victory lap following Tuesday afternoon’s strong quarterly results — but the company will be playing catchup in the smartphone arena. Chinese handset maker Huawei passed...
Sonny Gray revealed the pitcher he is, and it's not a Yankee
Smilin’ Sonny Gray showed the Yankees once again why he cannot be trusted in a big game or even a small game. Here is the Yankees forecast: Not so Sonny....
‘Q’ goes from 4chan to the forefront at Trump rally
TAMPA, Fla. — Amid the "Trump 2020" placards, the "Women for Trump" signs and the "CNN SUCKS" T-shirts, the most inscrutable message that came out of Donald Trump's Tampa rally...
Teen ripped out relative's eyes with bare hands: cops
A Minnesota teen allegedly ripped out a relative's eyes from the sockets with his bare hands in a grisly assault, according to officials. Mahad Aziz, 18, is accused of completely...
Barber pranks regular customer with bloody ear gag
One Florida barber has gone viral online for a practical joke shared to YouTube, during which he pretends to cut off a 10-year-old boy’s ear during a routine haircut. Jude...
Sonny Gray deletes Twitter after questionable tweet resurfaces
Sonny Gray’s rotten Wednesday extended off the field when he was left to defend himself against anonymous Twitter trolls. The right-hander became the latest high-profile person to have to answer...
Valedictorian allegedly stole $2M in digital currency by hacking cell phones
LOS ANGELES — A Massachusetts college student who was named his high school's valedictorian for his savvy tech skills hacked into unsuspecting investors' personal cellphones, email and social media accounts...
Celebrity chef serves up Queens specialties at UWS townhouse
Celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson previewed dishes featured on the July 31 episode of his PBS and Eater series “No Passport Required” at a Booking.com event held at an luxurious Upper...
Mystery buyer snaps up fashion photographer's Hamptons home
Fashion photographer Antoine Verglas — known for snapping nude shots of Melania Trump in 2000, before she and Donald Trump were married — has sold his Amagansett beach compound to...
Joe Torre’s lake house hits the market for $1.39M
Joe Torre, former manager of the Yankees and the Mets and now MLB’s chief baseball officer, has just listed his lakefront home upstate for $1.39 million. Torre was inducted into...
Jason Kidd finds buyer for swanky NYC condo
That Jason Kidd, the former NBA player who was fired from coaching the Milwaukee Bucks in January, is in contract to sell his apartment at the Aldyn, located at 60...
TV star eyes $4M Upper East Side co-op
Sela Ward — the former “CSI: NY” lead who will be co-starring in the new CBS series “FBI” this fall — has been house hunting on the Upper East Side. The...
Rival rappers brawl in airport, cause terminal closure
PARIS — A punch-up between two rival French rappers that descended into a mass brawl in the departure lounge of Paris’ Orly airport on Wednesday forced the brief closure of...
'This is going to ruin my life': Met staffer caught allegedly taking upskirt pics
A creepy Metropolitan Museum of Art staffer was busted for upskirting at least six women — including a teen girl on an Upper East Side subway platform. “It’s become an...
These New Yorkers live in micro-apartments, and they're totally OK with it
The top-floor hallway of a historic townhouse in Harlem has three doors. Behind one is a bathroom. Another, a closet. The third leads to a one-room apartment inhabited by Brooke...
He held baby Odell Beckham — and now he coaches him
Odell Beckham Jr. has never had a relationship with a position coach quite like this one. Tyke Tolbert, the Giants’ new wide receivers coach, knows him in a way few...
Businessman pleads guilty to drugging, raping co-worker at NYC hotel
A Japanese businessman admitted Wednesday to drugging and raping a co-worker at a Times Square hotel — and he’ll get 7 1/2 years in prison for it. Masakatsu Yukitoshi, 46,...
Breaking down Beyoncé and Jay-Z's love through their songs
Since their first collaboration in 2002, Beyoncé and Jay-Z have played their relationship out in the spotlight and in song. With their On the Run II Tour — the sequel...
'The Spy Who Dumped Me' is a secret-agent spoof that doesn't suck
Don't be fooled by its awful title. “The Spy Who Dumped Me” is the rare secret-agent spoof that doesn’t double-O-suck. You can thank the awesome fights for that. During the...
TSA may stop screening passengers at 150 airports
The TSA is considering nixing passenger screening at more than 150 airports across the country, a new report reveals. The proposal, laid out in documents by a TSA working group,...
Sam Darnold speaks: How I spent my 'great' holdout
Sam Darnold hopes his rookie season plays out as well as his holdout. While the No. 3 overall pick waited for his agent and the Jets to agree on contract...
Mueller reportedly wants to grill Trump over obstruction of justice
Special counsel Robert Mueller’s team wants to question President Trump about obstruction of justice — a development that sparked his vituperative morning tweetstorm, ABC News reported Wednesday. Trump learned within...
Fancy technology isn't helping you sleep better, doctors say
TRENTON, N.J. — Millions of people struggle to get enough sleep — and to stay alert the next day. Lots of apps, fitness trackers, smartwatches and even mattress motion sensors...
Man sues McDonald's alleging his drink was spiked with drugs
SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah man who alleges in a new lawsuit that a McDonald's employee spiked his drink with a heroin substitute said he had just seated his...
Urban Meyer placed on leave in bombshell Ohio State move
Ohio State has placed coach Urban Meyer on paid administrative leave while it investigates claims that his wife knew about allegations of domestic violence against an assistant coach years before...
Mass graves believed to be for slaves found near cemetery
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Researchers in North Carolina found more than 200 unmarked graves Tuesday near a cemetery, and it's believed they belong to slaves. The graves were found in the...
This rare nickel is worth millions and up for auction
PHILADELPHIA — A rare nickel is going up for auction in Philadelphia and officials say it could fetch $3 million to $5 million. The Eliasberg 1913 Liberty Head Nickel is...
Father reveals what triggered snowboarding star's 'suicide'
A history of mental health issues paired with the pressure of competing at the highest level may have contributed to snowboarder Ellie Soutter’s apparent suicide, her father said Tuesday. Soutter,...
Dem vying for Assembly seat knocked off ballot for failing to state she's 'female'
The Board of Elections has refused to put an Assembly candidate on the ballot for the upcoming Democratic primaries -- because she neglected to note in official paperwork she was...
Wealthy philanthropists, daughter killed in vacation-bound plane crash
A Canadian philanthropist couple and their daughter were killed in a plane crash en route to a family vacation, according to reports. The fiery plane crash claimed the lives of...
Man shouts he hates 'white motherf--kers,' punches bus rider: cops
A passenger on an MTA bus in Brooklyn punched another rider while shouting an anti-white statement in an unprovoked attack, police said. The suspect walked up to the rider on...
Local grocer wants Cuomo's illegal 'I ♥ NY' signs for his stores
A metro-area grocer wants to stock his stores with Gov. Cuomo’s controversial “I ♥ NY” highway signs, which are set for removal because they violate federal safety standards as a roadside...
Body found in truck pulled from lake tied to missing woman: FBI
BISMARCK, N.D. — The FBI has confirmed that a body has been found in the truck connected to the disappearance of a New Town woman missing since last fall from...
Politician resigns amid ex-girlfriend's 'revenge porn' allegations
A suburban Chicago state rep resigned on Wednesday after his ex-girlfriend accused him of posting nude photos of her online to initiate sexual conversations with men, according to a report....
'Very drunk' woman arrested after jumping off bridge: cops
OCEAN CITY, Md. — Police say a “very drunk” woman jumped from a drawbridge at a Maryland beach town, and was arrested. The Daily Times of Salisbury cites charging documents...
Dak Prescott under fire for not supporting anthem protest
The Cowboys continue to be at the center of the NFL’s national anthem policy craze. Quarterback Dak Prescott is embracing the social media storm he ignited after seemingly supporting Dallas...
Head of de Blasio's new PAC was convicted of voter fraud
He sure knows how to pick ‘em. The political operative Mayor Bill de Blasio tapped to lead his new “Fairness PAC” was convicted of voter fraud in the first election...
Google to launch heavily censored version in China
Google is reportedly planning to launch a highly censored — and lucrative — version of its search engine for China that will block websites and certain search terms the country's...
Terence Nance breaks down his game-changing new HBO show
Writer/filmmaker Terence Nance’s new HBO show is almost impossible to describe — so he had to pitch it in an unusual way. His executive producer, Tamir Muhammad, provided funding for...
A 106-year-old's secret to longevity: Being single
Louise Jean Signore wishes people still danced the way they used to in the 1940s, when she’d twirl around Midtown’s Roseland Ballroom every Saturday. “I always loved dancing,” says the...
Yankees do everything wrong in horrible tune-up for showdown
Forget about the Yankees heading to Boston for their biggest series of the season with any momentum. Instead of taking advantage of a downtrodden team that sold off most of...
City Councilman in ethics probe agrees to stop newsletter emails
Email-Gate it wasn't. A Bronx City Council member facing possible discipline from the Ethics Committee has agreed not to use his government account to send out his opinionated newsletters. After...
Dad ran over son twice in driveway while texting: cops
COLUMBUS, Ga. — Police in west Georgia say a father was texting when he ran over his toddler son twice in his driveway. The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer reports 24-year-old Trenton Cook...
Baseball's never seen anything like Jose Reyes' last two days
WASHINGTON -- Day after day, year after year, decade after decade, the Mets experience arguably more run-ins with wackiness than any other professional sports outfit. This week at Nationals Park,...
J.R. Smith accused of swiping, throwing fan's phone
Cops are looking to question Cleveland Cavaliers star J.R. Smith for an alleged phone-throwing incident outside a Chelsea restaurant — and he could face charges, sources said Wednesday. A young...
Obama endorses controversial rapper ahead of midterms
Former President Barack Obama on Wednesday endorsed 81 Democrats running for office around the country in November's midterm elections, including Antonio Delgado, a rapper whose racially charged lyrics from more...
Condé Nast is looking to sell Brides, Golf Digest and W
Condé Nast is quietly shopping around some of its magazine titles, The Post has learned. The owner of Vogue, Vanity Fair and GQ is looking to unload W, Brides and...
The real cost of Medicare for All and other comments
Liberal take: Where Is the Left’s Foreign Policy? Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez may have already slayed some political dragons, but when it comes to foreign policy, she’s “wielding a dull sword,” contends...
'Jurassic Park'-loving couple have crazy dinosaur-themed wedding
A couple who bonded over "Jurassic Park" brought their obsession to a new level when they made the movie the theme of their wedding. Courtney McMillion, 28, has loved the...
Tourist searches for couple he photographed getting engaged
A tourist has launched a huge hunt for a mystery couple he photographed getting engaged in Santorini. Col Stinson said he was watching the sunset on the Greek island when...
Suspect identified in fatal shooting of George H.W. Bush's cardiologist
Houston cops on Wednesday identified the suspect who allegedly shot and killed ex-President George H.W. Bush’s cardiologist — and said he may have been motivated by his own mother’s death...
Father suspended from YouTube for cruel pranks on his own kids
A father has been temporarily suspended from YouTube after videos of him playing cruel pranks on his children were labeled “child abuse” by a cyber-bullying expert. Cordero James Brady runs...
Reckless driver does burnouts right in front of cops
A reckless Australian driver was caught on video doing burnouts in front of an undercover cop. “You’ll break your neck driving like that,” a cop told the speed demon as...
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle superfan has over 1K turtles
A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles superfan has fulfilled his childhood dream by filling his home with more than a thousand turtles. Michael Butcher has converted his home and back yard...
World's largest king penguin colony has all but disappeared
A love island for sexed-up king penguins has seen its population virtually wiped out, shocked scientists have discovered. Experts are now trying to understand what has decimated the bird colony...
Jaguars star wastes no time stirring Odell Beckham rivalry
Odell Beckham Jr. may have found his new Josh Norman. Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey reported to his first practice in Jacksonville on Tuesday and immediately began talking up his Week...
Kid YouTube star gets his own Walmart toy line
A six-year-old boy whose toy reviews have drawn billions of views on YouTube will debut his own line of slime, stuffed animals and other merchandise at Walmart next month, the...
I will never forget being called fat at 4 years old
Kristan Higgins was only 4 years old the first time somebody called her fat. It was 1969 at a local children’s beauty pageant, where 12 young girls lined up to...
Town builds homes for teachers who can't afford housing prices
A school district in Arizona is building a tiny home community for cash-strapped teachers who can’t afford local housing. The small town of Vail, located about 25 miles southeast of...
Facebook blocks 'hundreds of thousands' of privacy-invading apps
Facebook has blocked a massive number of apps from accessing its data as a part of a new review process formed in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica data privacy...
Trump threatens government shutdown during Limbaugh interview
President Trump renewed his threat to shut down the government over his long-promised border wall, stating Wednesday that he sees border security as a "great campaign issue." "I happen to...
Congressman avoids becoming Sacha Baron Cohen's latest fool
WASHINGTON -- Long Island Rep. Lee Zeldin could have been the next victim of prankster Sacha Baron Cohen -- but his alert congressional staff smelled a rat. Zeldin's office got...
Sanders denounces media hecklers at Trump rally – then slams the media
The White House on Wednesday said that President Trump does not support the raging hecklers who confronted a CNN reporter at a raucous rally in Florida Tuesday night — but...
People are spending more time than ever staring at screens
Swipe. Click. Binge. Repeat. Americans spend more time than ever watching videos, browsing social media and swiping their lives away on their tablets and smartphones. American adults spend more than...
Judge orders chatty convict's mouth taped shut during sentencing
This Ohio judge issued a strict gag order. Cuyahoga County Judge John Russo instructed a crook's mouth be shut using a strip of red duct tape when the talkative thief...
Yankees coach appears to rip into sloppy players
When sudden rain showers put the brakes on the Orioles stacking runs in the Bronx, Yankees third base coach Phil Nevin seemed to have some choice words about the team’s...
'Worst passenger ever' jailed for punching flight attendant in groin
A raging mom branded the "worst passenger ever" punched a flight attendant in the privates after downing half a bottle of wine and two vodkas at an airport bar. Helen...
Judge: Stop saying 'oligarch' in Manafort trial
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia — Prosecutors and defense lawyers were told Tuesday to stop using the word “oligarch” to refer to the wealthy, pro-Russia politicians who employed President Donald Trump's former campaign...
Lung cancer deaths in women set to skyrocket by 2030
Lung cancer deaths in women are set to soar by almost half in just 12 years, experts have warned. Deaths from the disease will rise 43 percent by 2030, data...
Boyfriend says missing college student probably didn't lock doors
The college student missing from her rural Iowa town was probably staying in a home with unlocked doors, her boyfriend said in an interview Wednesday. "It's Brooklyn. You don't lock...
Fed maintains interest rates, calls economy strong
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged on Wednesday but characterized the economy as strong, keeping the central bank on track to increase borrowing costs in September. The Fed said...
Russian journalists killed while probing mercenaries linked to Putin's 'chef'
A trio of Russian journalists who were murdered in the Central African Republic were investigating a gang of mercenaries linked to a Vladimir Putin ally who the feds said meddled...
Mets improve by 19 runs, still lose
WASHINGTON — Noah Syndergaard’s return Wednesday brought a sense of stability to a whiplashed pitching staff, at least allowing the Mets to lose with dignity. The worst loss in franchise...
Chaos erupts on plane after phone charger catches fire
A Ryanair flight from Barcelona to Ibiza was forced to evacuate when a phone charger ignited, sparking a fire in the cabin. Fortunately, the flames were quickly doused and no...
American couple killed in terror attack were on dream trip around the world
The American couple murdered in an ISIS-claimed car attack in Tajikistan quit their office jobs last year and were in the midst of pursuing their lifelong dream of cycling around...
UFC fighter posts video of him getting jumped in Queens
UFC lightweight fighter Jared Gordon lost to underdog Carlos Diego Ferreira in February, but there is a pretty good reason behind it. Gordon told BloodyElbow.com that he was not 100...
State Senate candidate wishes she could drag her opponent by the hair
The insurgent running against Staten Island state Sen. Diane Savino told supporters that she wants to grab her rival "by the hair real good" and drag her away because she's...
Weather expert faints during live TV report on heatwave
This is the shocking moment a weather expert fainted during a live TV broadcast. Scientist Mark McCarthy was chatting with host Annita McVeigh when he dramatically passed out live on...
Atlanta Fed projects robust 5 percent growth in 3rd quarter
The US economy is growing at a 5.0 percent annualized rate in the third quarter following the latest data on construction spending and manufacturing activity, the Atlanta Federal Reserve’s GDPNow...
Trump sides with judge who blocked release of 3-D printed gun blueprints
The White House on Wednesday said President Trump agreed with a judge’s decision to block the release of 3-D printed gun blueprints. “The president is glad this was given more...
She went on four dates with him — he harassed her for 13 years
Lindsey Goldrick Dean went on just four dates with a man she met online. But that was all it took to prompt the 13-year harassment campaign that followed. Talking to...
The moment a gunman opens fire on two teens in broad daylight
Dramatic video shows the moment a man pulled a gun and opened fire, striking two teens this week in broad daylight in Harlem. In the 17-second cellphone video — which...
Mom explains why she pulled gun during daughter's brawl
A mom in Houston caught on video pointing a gun at another girl fighting her teenage daughter says she was only protecting her family — and claims it was a...
Travel service identifies Jerusalem as 'Israeli settlement'
A Dutch travel reservation service called Jerusalem an “Israeli settlement” — before a Belgian Jewish newspaper sounded the alarm and set it straight. “I thought it was a hoax until...
This is the right dose of exercise to add 10 years to your life
When it comes to exercise, one of the most common questions asked is, “Am I doing enough?” There is no denying that regular exercise paired with a good diet can...
10-year-old 'Superman' just broke a Michael Phelps record
Water is not his Kryptonite. A 10-year-old swimmer named Clark Kent Apuada on Sunday broke a swimming record that Olympic legend Michael Phelps set 23 years ago. Apuada, who also...
Video captures fear and chaos as Aeromexico plane crashed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qAeZRhuM-s Horrifying video shot by a passenger aboard the ill-fated Aeroméxico flight captured the view of the wing as the aircraft races down the rain-soaked runway -- as well as...
This is every paddleboarder's worst nightmare
Chilling drone photos show an oblivious paddleboarder having a much-too-close encounter with a great white shark in waters near Cape Cod. "I'm still processing it," Roger Freeman told the Cape...
Wells Fargo to pay $2 billion for role in financial crisis
Wells Fargo agreed to pay $2.09 billion in penalties to resolve a nearly 10-year-old investigation into the bank’s loans that contributed to the financial crisis, the Justice Department said Wednesday....
Scientists believe they've solved the mystery of Bermuda Triangle
British scientists believe 100-foot "rogue" waves could be the reason why so many boats have sunk in the mysterious Bermuda Triangle. The infamous body of water in the western part...
Woman's hilarious mansplaining guide goes viral
Pretty much every woman knows what it feels like to be mansplained. For the uninitiated, mansplaining is when a man explains something to a woman in a condescending or patronizing...
LIRR train derails in Queens
A Long Island Rail Road train carrying about 500 passengers derailed in Queens on Wednesday afternoon, officials said. The 12:19 p.m. train from Penn Station to Port Washington derailed just...
Yelp adds 'open to all' feature after gay wedding cake snub
Yelp is adding yet another feature to help people make more informed decisions about where to eat. A week after announcing the brand was going to add health inspection scores,...
Jets linebacker pleads guilty to drunk driving in wrong-way tunnel crash
Jets outside linebacker Dylan Donahue has pleaded guilty to drunk driving after his wrong-way smash-up in the Lincoln Tunnel, where his Dodge Charger Hellcat collided with a bus in February,...
Trump: Paul Manafort is being treated worse than Al Capone
After earlier distancing himself from his onetime campaign chief, President Donald Trump defended Paul Manafort by claiming Manafort is being treated worse by federal prosecutors than Al Capone. "Looking back...
Musk taunts Einhorn on Twitter after Tesla-bashing letter
Talk about rubbing salt in a wound. Hedgie David Einhorn on Wednesday had to endure Twitter taunts from Tesla founder Elon Musk — one day after telling investors in his...
Shots fired near busy Brooklyn subway station
Shots were fired near a busy Brooklyn subway station Wednesday morning, police said. No one was reported injured in the mayhem around 11:10 a.m. outside the Jay St - MetroTech...
Drug makers want to kill lethal injections
Lethal injection, which became the death penalty method of choice after the electric chair was deemed too cruel, is now falling out of favor. Drug companies are rebelling against it....
Homeless man who handed out resumes gets a hotel room
The homeless web developer whose job hunt went viral when he handed out resumes along a busy freeway finally has a roof over his head — at least for now....
Man promised to donate $2,500 for teen's topless photo: feds
An Illinois man allegedly extorted young girls – one as young as 9 or 10 years old -- online into sending him nude photos, federal authorities allege. Joshua P. Breckel,...
Girls who play soccer run a dangerously high brain damage risk
A new study from The Albert Einstein College of Medicine found that women's brains are five times more vulnerable than men's to injury from heading soccer balls. Researchers performed MRI...
Pistol-packing rape survivor teaches her kids to shoot
Anna Taylor is more than just a mother of seven and the CEO of her own women's gun wear company. She's also a survivor, and she's making sure her children...
These cut scenes from 'Monty Python' aren't what you'd expect
Bring out yer deleted scenes! A trove of unused material from the 1975 comedy film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” has been discovered by the British Library, the Times...
Coach's ex-wife's abuse texts put Urban Meyer in crosshairs
Urban Meyer has some explaining to do. The Ohio State football coach said last week he had no knowledge about a pair of alleged domestic violence incidents involving his former...
Troopers jump onto moving boat to save unconscious man
New Jersey state troopers joined an off-duty nurse to save the life of an unconscious man in a daring seaborne rescue mission, officials said. Dramatic video shows one of the...
This oyster might be largest ever found in the Hudson River
It's shucking enormous! A massive 8.5-inch oyster was plucked from below a pier in Manhattan -- and it could be the biggest bivalve ever found in the Hudson River. A...
Sort of a 'sucker punch': Details of Tristan-Draymond fracas emerge
The NBA stars allegedly got into an altercation at an ESPYs afterparty in July,
Molson Coors to develop pot drink for Canada
Molson Coors will attempt to sell pot-infused drinks in Canada, where consumable marijuana will become legal next year. Molson Coors Brewing Co. is based in Colorado, which along with Washington,...
Serial killer exposes racial rift in Toronto's gay community
It was freezing out. January in Toronto — even at its best — is unforgiving. In the city’s suburbs, there’s very little that protects you from the frigid wind that...
The world’s oldest tattoo parlor is shutting down
It painted the town red — and blue and green and yellow — for 134 years. But now, the world’s oldest tattoo parlor is in jeopardy of closing. Tattoo Ole...
Men think unsolicited penis portraiture is sexy
A new survey has proved what single women across the country already know -- Australian men love sending unsolicited d--k pics. For the past year, the Australian Broadcasting Company's youth...
Tiger Woods is treating his golf friends differently now
Tiger Woods isn't dishing out advice like he used to — he's keeping it all for himself. Jason Day said the 14-time major winner has cut back on tips since...
Han Solo jacket could fetch more than $1 million at auction
The jacket Harrison Ford wore as Han Solo in “Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back” will go under the hammer in London in September. Aficionados may find...
NASA says bombing Mars is not a good idea
Mars is the most Earth-like planet in our solar system. It’s rocky, it’s not too big or too small and its temperature isn’t that far off from what we experience...
Mets' SNY booth handled the misery perfectly
The Mets have definitely seen better seasons. And the Mets broadcasters decided that amid Tuesday night’s eventual 25-4 loss to the Nationals, it was a good time to relive those...
Angry tourist slaps immigration officer over $4K fine
Auj-e Taqaddas reportedly overstayed her visitor visa in Indonesia, costing her $25 for each day she overstayed. Since her visa had expired 160 days prior, the total came to roughly...
Woman needed firefighters to rescue her from worst first date ever
The notorious Mount Tibrogargan, part of Queensland, Australia's Glass House Mountains, has claimed another victim. Sarah Wylie was hiking back down the mountain on Friday with a male she’d been...
Cracking-down Nationals traded pitcher they thought was leaker
Snitches didn’t get stitches, but he did get a new team. The Nationals stayed away from any major deals by Tuesday’s deadline, but they did trade away reliever Brandon Kintzler,...
Anthony Bourdain will make one final TV appearance
Globe-trotting celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain tragically took his own life in June — but he’ll live on in new footage from his show, “Parts Unknown.” Prior to his suicide in...
'It's not a miracle': Expert weighs in on passengers' survival during Mexico jet crash
The survival of all 103 people aboard an Aeroméxico plane that crashed and burned during a blustery storm has been described as a miracle — but a safety expert cited...
Teens charged after minor accident turns into road-rage murder
A pair of teens were arrested in Missouri after a minor traffic accident turned into a road-rage encounter that ended with a father of two shot to death in the...
Ancient blue crystals reveal the sun was a wild young star
The sun is the oldest body in our solar system — and since everything in our system revolves around it, that obviously makes perfect sense — springing to life somewhere...
Durst's lawyer accused of intimidating missing wife's family to drop lawsuit
Robert Durst's lawyer is trying to intimidate Kathie Durst's sisters out of pursuing their $100 million wrongful death case against the killer scion, according to new court filings. Family attorney...
Steven Matz now going to doctor as Mets alarms go off
WASHINGTON — Steven Matz’s physical issues could extend beyond a routine “dead arm” phase. Before Wednesday’s 5-3 loss to the Nationals and a day after the Mets left-hander was hammered...
Missing python found after California fire evacuation
REDDING, Calif. — Residents of a Northern California neighborhood can breathe a sigh of relief now that a 14-foot python that went missing after a pet store was evacuated during...
USDA gives a great excuse to skip the salad
WASHINGTON — Federal authorities have issued a public health alert about more than two dozen beef, pork and poultry salad and wrap products as a precaution due to possible parasite...
This is the worst thing your boss can do
Where’s the boss? Having an MIA manager might seem like the dream: You can be productive in peace without being micromanaged and it’s no big deal if you come in...
Nationals release quality reliever after bizarre Mets meltdown
The Mets suffered a historic 25-4 loss Tuesday night against the Nationals, but strangely, the most visible suffering came from a Washington reliever. Who, after the blowup, is no longer...
Parents paying $20-per-hour ‘Fortnite’ tutors to train their kids
Parents are taking their children to “Fortnite” coaches to improve their chances of securing a Battle Royale win, the Wall Street Journal reports. Parents are paying up to $20 per...
Couple seeks videographer for wedding-night sex tape
A British couple has made headlines by advertising for a professional videographer to film their wedding night sex tape. The man and woman — who have wisely opted to remain...
De Blasio surprisingly arrives early for jury duty
Notoriously tardy Mayor Bill de Blasio actually showed up early for jury duty at Manhattan Criminal Court on Wednesday. The mayor, who postponed a previous jury notice six months ago,...
Trump agrees to let insurers sell cheaper health plans than ObamaCare
The Trump administration on Wednesday said it will allow insurers to sell short-term health care plans as a cheaper alternative to ObamaCare, but the policies will not cover maternity care,...
Tennis star throws all-time racket-smashing tantrum
Notorious tennis hothead Benoit Paire is back on the rage train. The French star said just two months ago he’d had a light-bulb moment of clarity surrounding his trademark hissy...
Lawyer rips duck boats as 'sinking coffins' after Missouri tragedy
Two lawsuits have been filed in the tragic duck boat accident in Missouri that left 17 sightseers dead — including nine members of one family — as an attorney ripped...
Long Island wineries are fed up with rowdy bachelorette parties
Some Long Island wineries are serving up a giant buzzkill for bachelorette parties — by banning bridezillas and their minions from their premises. Owners of the businesses along the North...
Why I bet my basketball future on LaVar Ball
Under the microscope of basketball’s biggest helicopter dad, Jerry Vargas is pursuing his pro basketball dreams. The Brooklyn native spurned college opportunities to join LaVar Ball’s Junior Basketball Association. And...
Missing college student planned to attend destination wedding
The Iowa college student who vanished from her rural town two weeks ago had plans to attend a destination wedding in the Dominican Republic this week, the groom said. Mollie...
Johnny Manziel's Canadian debut isn't without controversy
Alouettes quarterback Vernon Adams is apologizing for harsh comments directed against Montreal fans following the team's 44-23 loss to Edmonton on Thursday, when cheers for second-stringer Johnny Manziel erupted in...
Teacher acquitted of sex with student speaks out
A married former teacher who was acquitted last week of sexually assaulting a student in a small Maine town said she was prepared for the worst: leaving her family behind...
California sees an endless summer of wildfires
UPPER LAKE, Calif. — Days after wildfires left a deadly swath of destruction in Northern California rural counties, new blazes exploded into life and threatened more homes in what has...
Sprint beats estimates thanks to surprise subscriber growth
Sprint on Wednesday topped analysts’ estimates for quarterly profit, helped by surprise growth in wireless subscribers in a competitive US wireless market. The fourth-largest US wireless carrier is working to...
Trump urges Jeff Sessions to end Russia probe 'right now'
President Trump called on Attorney General Jeff Sessions to "stop this Rigged Witch Hunt right now" as his former campaign chair Paul Manafort entered the second day of his federal...
NYPD employee killed when bouncing tire crashes into windshield
A civilian NYPD employee died in a freak accident Wednesday when a tire flew off a private sanitation truck and slammed into his car, police said. Robert Martinez, 64, of...
Stranger shoved man onto train tracks after accidental run-in: cops
A straphanger was pushed onto the subway tracks following an accidental run-in with a stranger inside Grand Central Station, police said Wednesday. The 47-year-old was ascending the stairs to the...
US added 219,000 jobs in July, payroll service says
US businesses added 219,000 jobs in July, a private survey found, a robust total that suggests employers are still able to find the workers they need despite the low unemployment...
The most stunning swimming pools from around the world
The coolest swimming pools -- featuring shark tanks, giant slides, amazing vistas, waterfalls, volcanic rock and more -- are destinations in and of themselves. Ready to go a little overboard?
Japanese journalist who was taken hostage in Syria surfaces in video
A Japanese freelance journalist being held by jihadists in Syria has surfaced, with a video apparently showing the man pleading for help after three years in captivity, according to reports....
Al Franken hasn't ruled out running for office again
Al Franken, who resigned from the Senate in January after more than a half-dozen women claimed he sexually harassed them, said he hasn't ruled out running for office. "I don’t...
Mother of protester killed at white power rally keeps her memory alive
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Every few weeks, Susan Bro walks down 4th Street in downtown Charlottesville, Virginia, until she gets to a brick wall covered in chalked messages like "Love over...
Presumed US war remains begin journey home from South Korea
The 55 boxes given to the US by North Korea last week appear to contain the remains of Americans killed during the Korean War according to an initial forensic analysis,...
Driver falls asleep at the wheel for almost a full minute, miraculously survives
A dashcam in China recorded a driver sleeping for almost an entire minute while speeding down the road. He didn't wake up until the vehicle seemingly hit something on the...
New Zealand girl gets sexist road signs changed
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Seven-year-old Zoe Carew knew it wasn't right when she saw people working on power lines near the road and a warning sign that read "LINEMEN." Her...
Yankees' plan for Clint Frazier after trade-deadline survival
A right-handed bat to fill in for Aaron Judge while he is out with a fractured right wrist would have been nice for the Yankees prior to Tuesday’s 4 p.m....
Orioles pitcher defends plunking Giancarlo Stanton didn't like
Giancarlo Stanton shook his head after getting drilled in the side by a 90 mph fastball from Yefry Ramirez to lead off the bottom of the fifth, but the Baltimore...
Mets insist they're on the same page with Jacob deGrom
WASHINGTON — It was here at Nationals Park, just a couple of weeks ago, that Jacob deGrom rattled the Mets’ cage, issuing his desire from the All-Star Game to either...
Under-the-radar WRs confident they can be a force for Jets
While all of the focus in Jets training camp remains on the quarterbacks, the most intriguing position group on the team may be the one those quarterbacks are throwing to...
Why Mets' pitchers shouldn't exhale yet after trade deadline
WASHINGTON — The Mets’ talented and deep pitching rotation remained intact through Tuesday’s non-waiver trade deadline, but that doesn’t ensure the unit will stay together for 2019. In what could...
Ex-Patriot lighter, healthier and ready to make impact for Jets
Last season, Antonio Garcia got to go to Super Bowl LII with the Patriots. Except, he was attending as a member of the non-football injury reserve list after blood clots...
Bettors should keep their eyes on Bears and their new coach
Bettors and handicappers should prepare for the likelihood that the 2018 Bears are going to strongly resemble Andy Reid-coached teams in Philadelphia and Kansas City. New Bears head coach Matt...
Rare 'Star Wars' poster sells for over $26K
DALLAS — A rare draft poster for the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" has sold at auction for $26,400. Heritage Auctions says a long-time pop culture collector who...
Mets not giving up on the Jay Bruce first-base experiment
WASHINGTON — Jay Bruce may have to dust off his first baseman’s mitt for the Mets when he returns from the disabled list. The veteran outfielder is expected to increase...
Mosquitoes in Westchester test positive for West Nile
YONKERS, N.Y. — Health officials in Westchester County say mosquitoes in the area have tested positive for West Nile virus. The Journal News reports the Westchester County Health Department confirmed...
Two arrested for leaving pit bull puppy in hot car
PENSACOLA, Fla. — Authorities say two people have been arrested after leaving a pit bull puppy in a car at a Florida beach. The Pensacola News Journal reports that 21-year-olds...
Former Giant will help the Cardinals reach the Over
It’s tough to find a more-hyped division in football than the NFC West. Some sports books in Vegas have the Rams at 7/1 to win the Super Bowl, others have...
Indians will show Twins why they're the best in AL Central
Ahhh the long, lazy, dog days of August ... Remember enjoying the whole month off with school in recess? Remember playing Little League and Wiffle Ball? Remember going to the...
Dem who resigned over masturbation allegation may be plotting comeback
A California Democrat who resigned last year amid sexual misconduct allegations -- including that he allegedly masturbated in front of a female lobbyist -- has transferred more than $1 million...
The Yankees' trade deadline did not go according to plan
A big splash would have been nice. You expect that from the Yankees. Yes, they are a better team, now that the non-waiver trade deadline has passed — especially with...
Serena Williams just suffered the worst loss in her career
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Serena Williams walked off the court offering waves to a supportive Bay Area crowd that certainly didn't expect to see the 23-time Grand Slam champion's early...
Woman in wheelchair crossing street struck, killed: cops
LANCASTER, N.H. — New Hampshire State Police say a 76-year-old woman crossing the street in a motorized wheelchair has been struck and killed. WMUR-TV reports Pauline Clark was crossing route...
Video shows bloodied home health aide staggering through hallway after being stabbed
A home health aide can be seen on video staggering through a Bronx hallway while bleeding in a desperate attempt to get help after being attacked, a report said Tuesday....
Do-nothing Mets need elite GM to save franchise from Wilpons
WASHINGTON — Add it to the all-time “That’s so #Mets” files. Of course, hours after sticking with their roller-coaster starting rotation at the non-waivers trade deadline, the Mets suffered the...
Pizza delivery guy asks to play family's piano, leaves everyone stunned
An 18-year-old pizza deliveryman is going viral after wowing his customers with his piano skills. Bryce Dudal was delivering a Hungry Howie’s pepperoni pizza to the Varchetti family outside Detroit...
Man gunned down in front of Buddhist temple in the Bronx
A 27 year-old male was gunned down in front of a Buddhist temple in the Bronx Tuesday night, according to cops. The unidentified victim was found by police in front...
Jose Reyes has some pitching fun — and a 54.00 ERA
WASHINGTON — Jose Reyes pitched about as effectively as he has hit and fielded this year. A historic 25-4 loss to the Nationals for the Mets on Tuesday night —...
Nazi flag found flying in park
LARAMIE, Wyo. — An investigation is under way after someone replaced an American flag with a Nazi flag at a park in southeastern Wyoming. The Laramie Boomerang reports police found...