August 9, 2018
State senator says woman called 911 on him for opposing Trump
A Brooklyn state senator says a woman called 911 on him while he was campaigning on a street corner in Crown Heights for "dividing people" by handing out literature critical...
One dynamic run and a Giants star is born
It took exactly one handoff, the first play from scrimmage, for Saquon Barkley to bring New York to its feet and imagine the giant possibilities. It took exactly one handoff,...
Tennessee carries out first execution in nearly a decade
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee carried out the execution Thursday of a man condemned for the 1985 rape and murder of a 7-year-old girl, marking the first time the state has...
Air Force officer wants to use bombs to fight California wildfires
He wants to fight fire with firepower. An Air Force staff officer says firefighters battling blazes in California and Colorado should take a page from Sweden’s playbook and drop bombs...
NCAA rule changes could hurt smaller schools
The little guy, predictably, was forgotten. Lost amidst the hailstorm of criticism aimed at the NCAA in the wake of rule changes made to erase or at least reduce corruption...
United Talent Agency receives cash infusion from new investors
United Talent Agency got a cash infusion from two new strategic investors, it said Thursday. The investors, Investcorp and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board, took a minority stake in...
Want healthier sperm? Wear this type of underwear
If you wear boxer shorts, your sperm will pack more of a punch. That’s the gist of a new Harvard study published in the journal Human Reproduction Wednesday that found...
Tesla shares fall 5 percent amid news of expansive SEC probe
The wild ride for Elon Musk and Tesla shareholders shows no sign of slowing down. Reports that a regulatory probe was wider than previously thought cut nearly 5 percent from...
Wake Forest coach sends condolences to dead tourist's family
Wake Forest basketball coach Jamill Jones sent his condolences to the family of a tourist who died after Jones allegedly slugged him in the head during a dispute in Long...
Players kneel, raise fists during national anthem at NFL preseason games
National anthem protests returned to the NFL Thursday, as two Miami Dolphins players took a knee and one of their teammates raised a fist during "The Star Spangled Banner” ahead...
Golf equipment sales see 8 percent uptick
Golf is on an upswing — just in time for the PGA Championship. Sales of golf equipment grew by 8 percent to $2.5 billion in the 12 months ending in...
ACS ignored background check law for years: officials
The city’s child-welfare department has for years failed to conduct required criminal background checks on prospective employees — such as the convicted murderer who is now charged with assaulting a...
Roku’s stock soars to all-time high amid massive user growth
No one is loving the rapid rise of Roku’s stock more than short-seller Andrew Left. Although known more for making bets that a company’s stock price will fall, Citron Research’s...
Condé Nast chief expects several more years of losses
Condé Nast is trying to be more transparent as it grapples with what is expected to be several more years of losses at the glitzy publishing house. On Wednesday, CEO...
Queens district has city's highest rate of student fights — again
For the second consecutive year, a troubled Queens school district had the city’s highest rate of student-reported fights, according to Department of Education surveys. District 29 — which includes Hollis,...
High Times accepting cryptocurrency for IPO
Hightimes Holdings has apparently dodged a bullet as one of its key lenders is going to extend a deadline for an $11.5 million debt payment that is due on Aug....
It's becoming impossible to watch baseball in peace
This was late Saturday afternoon. I’d filed my Sunday column, now it was time to sit back, watch some baseball. As the Byrds sang, “Just relaxed and paying attention.” But...
Panhandler accused of bashing man with pipe apologized: court docs
A crazed panhandler, who smashed another straphanger in the face with a metal pipe, breaking his eye socket, apologized, according to newly released court papers. "I'm sorry," Geovannie Nieves, 35,...
Tronc shares leap on news of Donerail takeover interest
Tronc shares shot up again on Thursday with the news that the private equity firm Donerail Group is the company that is eyeing the owner of the Chicago Tribune, New...
Spotify shares jump after announcing Samsung partnership
Spotify struck a major blow in the music-streaming wars. Shares of the Stockholm-based company jumped nearly 5 percent on Thursday following the announcement that it was teaming up with Apple...
Chris Collins' daughter lost $1.3M when 'insider-trading' stock tanked
The daughter of Rep. Chris Collins lost more than a million dollars when the stock in which he’s accused of passing insider-trading information tanked, The Post has learned. Manhattan federal...
News Corp. revenue grows 29 percent, beating expectations
News Corp. reported quarterly results that surpassed Wall Street expectations — triggered by a 29 percent gain in revenue. The media company, which owns The Post, said Thursday its loss...
Saquon Barkley breaks a big run in first carry as a Giant
It was natural if he was impatient. Saquon Barkley has heard so much about what he can do for the Giants, what he can do in the NFL. And so,...
Adidas sales outpacing Nike in North America
Adidas is outpacing Nike by more than a mile. The German conglomerate’s sales in North America grew by 16 percent in the second quarter ended in June compared with Nike’s...
Bronx residents settle class-action suit over slow trials
A group of Bronx residents who claimed that the state criminal courthouse was so poorly managed they were being denied their constitutional right to a speedy trial have agreed to...
Immigrant recruits booted by the Army left facing deportation, death
Xiongzhou Zhang’s dream of becoming an American by joining the Army started to fade away with a pounding at the door of his upstate home last month. A Chinese immigrant...
Don't blame Uber for Cuomo and de Blasio failing to fix congestion
New York Democrats’ assault on Uber is many things: rent-seeking and special-interest servicing, for one; political extortion, for another; an attempted distraction from the city’s crumbling mass-transit system for one...
Yankees’ easy victory dampened by shaky Aroldis Chapman
The Yankees currently have four relievers in their bullpen with history as closers, but right now, the one guy they’re relying on to be the closer continues to look shaky....
Bloods member busted for selling killer drugs on Staten Island: DA
A Bloods gang member was arrested for selling drugs that killed one person and caused six other overdoses on Staten Island, officials announced on Thursday. Cashorn McMaster, 38, sold heroin,...
United pilot accused of sharing X-rated pics of female flight attendant online
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit against United Airlines claiming the airline failed to discipline a pilot accused of sexual harassment and subjected a female flight...
Get ready for a commuter apocalypse
It’s a good thing that New York is the city that never sleeps — since it takes all day to get anywhere. A perfect storm of subway repairs, highway construction,...
Restaurant worker beat with club after confrontation over pay: police
A South Carolina restaurant manager was arrested Wednesday night after allegedly beating an employee who confronted him about not being paid for nearly 100 hours worked, Myrtle Beach Police Department...
Man convicted of sexually assaulting girl after school play dodges jail
CHESTERFIELD, Va. — A Virginia judge decided not to impose any active prison time for a 19-year-old man who prosecutors say tied up a 14-year-old girl and sexually assaulted her...
Mom sets herself on fire with daughters at home in murder-suicide
VALLEJO, Calif. — Northern California police say a woman set herself on fire inside her home last weekend, killing herself and her twin 14-year-old daughters. Vallejo police Capt. Lee Horton...
Man stalked ex-girlfriend around the world: police
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A Korean man accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend around the world has been arrested in Connecticut. Bridgeport police officers say they arrested 61-year-old Kwak Kyu Dong on...
Stephen Curry has impressive moments in Web.com Tour event
HAYWARD, Calif. — Stephen Curry rallied with three birdies to shoot a 1-over 71 on Thursday in the first round of the Web.com Tour's Ellie Mae Classic. Making his second...
Unheralded vet puts together magical round for PGA lead
ST. LOUIS — The golf course, the conditions and the environment were like a perfectly set table for Gary Woodland. So it should not have come as much of a...
KFC incident with deaf woman leads to sensitivity training
JACKSON, Miss. — The management company of 270 KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell franchises nationwide has agreed to provide sensitivity training at those outlets following a May incident at...
Accused serial arsonist faces 80 years in prison if convicted
Manhattan federal prosecutors threw the book at a Brooklyn man accused of setting Manhattan ablaze over a three-day period with more than a dozen arsons, including at busy Penn Station...
How schedule could hurt St. John's NCAA tourney chances
The good news is St. John’s should enter the Big East season with an impressive record. The bad news is, on paper at least, the victories the Red Storm accumulate...
The way the Yankees can avoid reliving elimination nightmare
The Yankees went into Thursday nine games back of the Red Sox. The wild card is staring them right in the face. That could bring Doomsday. It’s bad enough having...
How Brandon Nimmo handles slump tells Mets a lot about him
Brandon Nimmo still hasn’t completely awoken from his summer siesta, but the signs in recent days suggest at least one eye is open. If you ask the energetic Mets outfielder,...
Michael Avenatti attends Iowa event for presidential hopefuls
Michael Avenatti arrived in Iowa on Thursday to speak at a Democratic event for presidential hopefuls, a report said. The lawyer for porn star Stormy Daniels will appear at the...
Lawmakers want to fix 'penis pic' loophole amid dirty doorman scandal
New York’s cyber creeps won’t be getting off much longer. Lawmakers are working to fix the state’s archaic harassment laws after The Post revealed that a Midtown doorman who terrorized...
Meghan Markle kissed these fashion staples goodbye for royal life
These days you are most likely to see her in a respectable knee-length gown and nude tights. But there was a time, not that long ago, when Meghan Markle was...
Netflix's 'Disenchantment' is a lackluster disappointment
It was a fairly big deal in July 2017 when Netflix announced it had landed Matt Groening’s newest animated series, “Disenchantment.” After all, Groening created “The Simpsons” — the longest-running...
Painfully awkward midfield talk doesn't help Cam Newton feud
Cam Newton and Kelvin Benjamin addressed their feud in what seems to be the most awkward manner possible. Prior to Carolina's preseason game against Buffalo on Thursday, the two met...
Pilots risk making fatal mistakes in poor cockpit air quality: study
The quality of the air in a cockpit can affect the way a pilot flies a plane. If the air is stale and has higher levels of carbon dioxide, it...
What will happen to the Tonys if Les Moonves leaves CBS
Les Moonves, the embattled head of CBS, once told me: “The Tony Awards are part of this network’s heritage. The telecast is a money-loser for CBS, but there are certain...
Big-spending socialite balks at 'outrageous' $4.2M divorce bill
A Manhattan socialite was happy to blow $16.2 million a year on luxuries like a grouse-hunting estate and a 16-seat jet while married to her hedge funder husband — but...
Democrat looking to unseat Marty Golden demands anti-corruption reform
The Democrat trying to unseat longtime Brooklyn state Sen. Marty Golden said Thursday that one of the “anti-corruption” reforms required in Albany is barring lawmakers from spending campaign funds at...
Mugshot Bae's makeup career takes off after glam mugshot
This makeup artist is in demand after serving looks behind bars. Marshala Perkins, 19, said that she has received numerous requests to do makeup since her full glam mugshot went...
Rogue goat may have helped dozens of farm animals escape
Dozens of goats and sheep brought for slaughter escaped from a New Jersey livestock auction house Wednesday night — and the facility’s manager believes another goat who had bolted to...
Wife sentenced for running over husband, killing him
WALHALLA, S.C. — A South Carolina woman has been sentenced to more than a decade in prison for intentionally running over her husband. Solicitor David Wagner said 23-year-old Taylor Bright...
Manafort lied about NY properties to obtain $3.4M loan: witness
Paul Manafort lied about the status of his two properties in New York in order to fraudulently obtain a $3.4 million loan, according to testimony Thursday. Prosecutors dived into the...
Bettors should know history is not on Washington State's side
Mike Leach is a college football coach and also a part-time comedian. He likes to talk about aliens, Bigfoot and pirates. He will need that sense of humor to get...
Woody Allen approves of senior citizen 'Annie Hall' remake
When Alvy Singer wooed Annie Hall, Woody Allen — the movie’s Alvy, who was afraid of death — was 42 years old. Imagine Alvy at 94, the age of the...
Teen accused of fatally shooting mom asks for separate trial from ex
A Brooklyn teen accused of fatally shooting her mom plans to ask that she be tried separately from her onetime beau and alleged accomplice, her lawyer revealed Thursday. Defense attorney...
Doctors say patients request to look 'filtered' in scary surgery trend
Plastic surgeons are reporting a disturbing new trend of patients wanting to look like retouched, filtered versions of themselves that they post on Snapchat and Instagram. Boston medical researchers authored...
Meet the real detective behind 'BlacKkKlansman'
Apparently, Ron Stallworth’s first choice to play him in Spike Lee’s “BlacKkKlansman” — the new big-screen adaptation of Stallworth’s 2014 memoir about infiltrating the Ku Klux Klan as a black...
Mom arrested for bringing gun to middle school: cops
A Texas mom is accused of bringing a firearm hidden under her clothing to a middle school, according to officials. Lorraine Haas, 43, was arrested Tuesday after a gun was...
Clients let this tattoo artist ink whatever he wants on them
Most people won’t trust a stranger to buy them a shirt — let alone choose a tattoo for them. But apparently, some daredevils trust tattoo artists to make indelible markings...
The hidden reason Jets jumped to favorites against Falcons
You might be wondering why the point spread in Friday night’s Jets-Falcons game has jumped all the way from Jets -1 to -3 ¹/₂. That’s a huge move in football,...
Roofer was teased before killing co-worker with circular saw: authorities
ELLSWORTH, Wis. — Investigators allege teasing led to a roofer killing a co-worker with a circular saw in western Wisconsin. Miguel Navarro, 24, of St. Louis was charged Thursday in...
Jake Shears on Scissor Sisters' breakup: 'It was time'
With songs like “Take Your Mama,” “I Don’t Feel Like Dancin’” and “Let’s Have a Kiki,” Scissor Sisters were the ultimate downtown New York glam squad. But their fabulous frontman...
America's bishops shouldn't be investigating one of their own
Well over a decade into the Catholic Church’s abuse scandals, at least one American cardinal still doesn’t understand why the church hierarchy can’t lead an investigation of itself. Cardinal Donald...
In Saudi-Canada standoff, Riyadh should stand down
The last time Canada undertook an act of aggression was in 1999, when it declared war on the United States — in the comedic universe of “South Park,” that is....
Brooklyn imam says missing boy found dead in New Mexico compound was grandson
A controversial Brooklyn imam confirmed Thursday that the decomposing body of a young boy found in a squalid New Mexico compound is his grandson — but denied his mosque had...
Politicians still don't understand: NYCHA must change or die
New York’s political old guard plainly still doesn’t understand the extent of the city Public Housing Authority’s troubles, or it wouldn’t be griping about Team de Blasio’s tentative efforts to...
AC unit falls out of window, hits man on bench: suit
Hope it wasn’t a Commando 8. An air conditioner fell out of a Manhattan apartment window and struck a 60-year-old Bronx man who was sitting on a bench, a new...
Pat Shurmur refused to repeat this big rookie coaching mistake
The list is long, and detailed. Pat Shurmur was a first-time head coach when he got the job in Cleveland in 2011. He lasted two years with the Browns, winning...
The US must make Putin pay for his nerve agent attack
Nearly five months after Russia’s nerve-agent attack on British soil, Washington this week finally came up with a meaningful response: major new sanctions on Vladimir Putin’s regime. The pain starts...
Why the Alex Jones ban is no reason to break up Big Tech
The social-media giants — Facebook, Apple, Google — have ganged up to ban Alex Jones, and it’s gotten everyone in a tizzy. Jones is a hard-right Trump supporter. I don’t...
Dramatic rise in number of opioid-addicted women giving birth: CDC
US health officials say they found a dramatic rise in the number of women who are hooked on opioids and delivering babies in hospitals. Opioid use during pregnancy can cause...
Demolition team finds 124-year-old time capsule under school
SWAMPSCOTT, Mass. — Construction crews tearing down a former middle school in Massachusetts have found a 124-year-old time capsule. The Daily Item reports crews found the time capsule under one...
Sam Darnold isn't acting like a normal rookie on eve of debut
It has been 106 days since Sam Darnold shockingly fell to the Jets in the first round of the draft like a gift from the football gods. On Friday, they...
Judge allows release of man who confessed to 3 killings
TOLEDO, Ohio — An inmate who confessed to killing three people with his older brother during a string of murders in the 1980s will be released from prison under a...
Man arrested for tweet offering to pay 'anyone who kills an ICE agent'
BOSTON — A Massachusetts man who offered on social media to pay $500 to anyone who would kill a federal immigration officer was arrested Thursday, prosecutors said. Law enforcement officials...
How this R&B newcomer's hit became the song of the summer
When Ella Mai — the British-born singer behind the hit “Boo’d Up” — was going to high school in Queens, Times Square was her after-school hangout. “Me and my friends...
New exotic species identified in the Great Lakes
BRIDGEPORT, N.Y. — Two new exotic zooplankton species have crept into the Great Lakes, according to researchers. The US Environmental Protection Agency said Cornell University researchers confirmed the species are...
The touching canine inspiration behind 'Dog Days'
When A-listers such as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson or Tom Cruise sign on to a movie, filmmakers often tailor the script to their strengths. That was also true for the...
How Disney turned the 'Freaky Friday' reboot into a musical
Do we really need a fourth “Freaky Friday”? Disney thinks so. Airing Friday on the Disney Channel is the latest version of that mother-daughter body-swapping classic. But unlike the stars...
Alleged dirty doorman victim: Cops made me feel guilty
Yet another woman came forward Thursday to say she too received unwanted photos from a doorman in her Midtown building of his private parts -- but says cops made her...
'Skate Kitchen' would've been better as a documentary
Three years ago, director Crystal Moselle burst onto the indie scene with “The Wolfpack,” a wild (if, to a former colleague, rather implausible) documentary about a group of male siblings...
Judge orders plane carrying deported mom and daughter back to US
An angry federal judge on Thursday ordered a plane carrying a mother and daughter deported by the Trump administration to turn around and head back to the US because they...
Listening to this music will get you more dates
Here’s good news for guys who are a little bit country, and girls who are a little bit rock ‘n’ roll. Men who list country music as an interest on...
Trump-backed GOP candidate's primary lead drops 100 votes
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach's lead over incumbent Gov. Jeff Colyer in the Republican primary has been cut by more than half after election officials found a mistake in...
Police had no choice but to pull this car over
Drowsy driving is a major safety issue, but bringing your bed along for the ride isn’t the solution. Police in Billesley, UK, pulled over an Opel Astra convertible last week...
Ranking Hollywood's scariest — and lamest — movie sharks
The latest entry in the shark-film canon arrives in theaters Friday as Jason Statham faces off against a 75-foot prehistoric shark in “The Meg.” But how will the badass Megalodon...
Beachgoer rushed to hospital after shark attack
WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGE A Texas man was rushed to the hospital on Thursday after being bitten by a shark. The 42-year-old beachgoer was near Crystal Beach on Bolivar Island when...
Odell Beckham Jr. will not play in Giants' preseason opener
Odell Beckham Jr. got hurt last year in a preseason game against the Browns. He will not get hurt this year in a preseason game against the Browns. The Giants...
Dan Loeb confirms he's pushing Campbell family to sell company
Dan Loeb finally revealed he’s looking for a new recipe for success at Campbell Soup. The activist hedgie behind Third Point on Thursday announced in a regulatory filing a 5.7...
Eating crickets helps with gut health: study
While many people are understandably squeamish about the idea of eating insects, the health benefits might make it worthwhile. According to a new clinical trial from the University of Wisconsin,...
Airbnb scraps Great Wall of China contest after backlash
Airbnb has canceled its “Night at The Great Wall” sweepstakes following backlash over the contest, which would have granted eight tourists the chance to spend a night inside the historic...
Wake Forest basketball coach charged in deadly Queens attack on tourist
A Wake Forest basketball coach was arrested in Queens on Thursday for landing a knockout punch on a drunken Florida tourist — who later died in the hospital, sources said....
Ex-congressional candidate accused of murdering campaign treasurer
A former congressional candidate in Georgia was charged with murder in the shooting of her former campaign treasurer, according to officials. Kellie Lynn Collins, 30, surrendered to authorities Thursday in...
Kindergartner's hilarious reaction to first day of school goes viral
Summer isn't over just yet, but one youngster’s furious reaction to her first day of school has since gone viral online. Earlier this week, Twitter user @PonyGinuwinemp3, who Yahoo Lifestyle identifies...
Teen convicted of killing 5 family members gets life in prison
TULSA, Okla. — A 19-year-old Oklahoma man convicted of stabbing his parents and three siblings to death was sentenced Thursday to five life terms in prison to run consecutively, meaning...
Rickie Fowler hopes hot start makes this major quest different
ST. LOUIS — You may excuse Rickie Fowler if he wakes up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat at times wondering, When will it be my...
Bystander struck by stray bullet in gang fight dies weeks later
A 67-year-old innocent bystander has died four weeks after being shot in the face by a stray bullet -- on the same Staten Island block where she’d survived being shot...
Pumpkin Spice Latte season is reportedly upon us already
Brace yourselves, Pumpkin Spice Latte lovers. Rumors are swirling that the gourd-y good drink will make its triumphant, annual return to Starbucks menus everywhere in just a few days, on...
DC police vow to keep peace at white nationalist rally, counter-protest
Washington DC officials vowed to keep the peace during Sunday’s “Unite the Right 2” rally in the nation’s capital marking the first anniversary of the deadly riots in Charlottesville, Virginia...
Teen girl arrested after dead boy's body found hidden in home: cops
A Colorado teen girl is being held without bond after a young boy's body was found hidden inside his family's home, according to officials. The 16-year-old girl -- whose identity...
Ex-boss busted for buying iPhones with MTA funds, selling on black market
The MTA’s former chief procurement officer was busted for allegedly ordering tens of thousands of dollars in iPhones purportedly for the transit agency and instead selling them on the black...
Mueller doesn't need Trump's testimony and other comments
Ex-prosecutor: Mueller Doesn’t Need Trump Testimony For months now, says former Watergate prosecutor Jon Sale at The Hill, pundits have “propagated the myth” that special counsel Robert Mueller is entitled...
This mom is running 50 Ironman races in 50 days
By the time Ashley Horner finishes this ultra-endurance conquest, they may be calling it “Ironwoman.” The Virginia-based fitness trainer flew to Haiti Thursday morning to embark on a feat no...
Controversial Boston sports radio host was hospitalized for 'suicidal thoughts'
Boston shock-jock Kirk Minihane opened up about his recent absence from his WEEI show. “I’ve talked a lot about my issues with depression, and I’ve battled it the last three...
Football coach suspended after locker room hazing video
MOBILE, Ala. — An Alabama school system has placed a prep football coach on leave after players were videotaped beating a teammate in a locker room. The action announced Wednesday...
Video shows pastor calling cop 'cracker' after arrest
HIGHLAND PARK, Mich. — A video shows a black Detroit-area pastor calling a white police officer a “cracker” after he was handcuffed outside a church. Police in Highland Park arrested...
Dems call on ex-IDC members to return $1.4M 'slush fund' donations
A group of progressive state Senate candidates challenging former members of the disbanded Independent Democratic Conference demanded Thursday that they return more than $1.4 million in campaign donations solicited through...
The Premier League is back and less competitive than ever
A look at what to expect from the upcoming Premier League season
Uber driver dies after fight with passenger
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Police say a Kentucky Uber driver who got into a fight with a passenger has died. Louisville police spokesman Dwight Mitchell said officers responded to a report...
Ex-boyfriend charged in death of woman tied to cement blocks in lake
LA CROSSE, Wis. — Prosecutors say they plan to charge a former boyfriend with the death of a woman whose body was found in a Vernon County lake. The man,...
Submerged car may offer clue in cold case disappearance of girls
A Texas man's quest to find out what happened to his sister and two other girls who disappeared more than four decades ago may depend on what he finds at...
Teen caught incurable illness from eye-eating parasite
A teenager was left with the devastating illness Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, or ME, after a parasite burrowed in her eye. Skye Wheeler, 19, is housebound due to the incurable illness which...
Cuomo, de Blasio find something they agree on: Nixon is wrong
Mayor de Blasio and Gov. Cuomo have finally found an issue on which they can agree -- Cynthia Nixon is wrong to push for amending the Taylor Law banning strikes...
Homeowners are seriously competitive about their lawns
They say the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence, but don’t tell the four in ten American homeowners (38 percent) striving to make their yard...
Matt Lauer makes bank selling Manhattan co-op
Disgraced former “Today” host Matt Lauer has finalized the sale of his Manhattan apartment. The 11-room co-op, on the sixth floor of 133 E. 64th St., traded hands for more than...
Mystery creature with squirming tentacles washes up in Vietnam
A mysterious sea creature with hundreds of squirming tentacles is baffling locals after washing up on a Vietnamese beach. The dark brown, alien-like marine species was spotted on the shore...
Justin Verlander: How Kate Upton saved me
Upton married Verlander last November, following the Astros' World Series win. They are expecting their first child.
Bag of sex toys shuts down Berlin airport terminal
A Berlin airport terminal was shut down after security workers got bad vibes from suspicious devices picked up on X-ray – but a red-faced passenger finally revealed them to be...
Donerail Group said courting Chicago Tribune owner Tronc
Donerail Group, an investment firm led by former activist hedge fund Starboard Value executive Will Wyatt, is in talks to acquire Tronc, the publisher of Chicago Tribune, people familiar with...
I was kidnapped and sold into sex slavery
A Romanian woman who was snatched from a London street and trafficked as a sex slave has told of her horrifying ordeal — revealing she was forced to sleep with...
The moment a black man is shot dead while running away from a white officer
Newly released surveillance footage shows the moment a black man is shot dead last month in Tennessee by a white police officer as he runs away on a leafy street....
Kids flying alone get stuck in Atlanta overnight
Two unaccompanied children on a Frontier Airlines flight ended up stuck overnight in a hotel after severe weather diverted their Orlando-bound plane to Atlanta, according to reports. After visiting their...
It's the jaws of death between a jaguar and a gator
A frantic fight between a jaguar and a caiman — which is a close cousin to an alligator — went down in Brazil’s Corixo Negro River. “The sound of the...
James Dolan denies Knicks sale before debuting #MeToo song
Knicks and Rangers fans can stop dreaming. James Dolan isn’t going away. “We’re not going to sell,” Dolan said Thursday. The Madison Square Garden Company executive chairman said in June...
Video purportedly shows iPhone exploding in car
Shocking footage shows the moment a woman's cell phone explodes on her dashboard in China -- forcing the panic-stricken driver to bolt from her car. The video, obtained by Asia...
Bus matron hurt in NYC terror attack sues over injuries
The bus matron whose vehicle was hit by a rental truck allegedly driven by West Side terrorist Sayfullo Saipov in last Halloween’s bike-path attack is suing the city for $5...
Did Trump just hint at firing Mueller?
President Donald Trump on Thursday appeared to threaten to fire special counsel Robert Mueller’s team of investigators — or perhaps Mueller himself — in his latest tweet attacking the probe...
Ex-Goldman exec sues bank for $50 million, claiming cover-up
A former Goldman Sachs managing director filed a blockbuster $50 million suit against his former employer, claiming two executives at the Wall Street powerhouse tried to cover up a botched...
Europeans cope with scorching heat wave from hell
Europe is going trough a scorching heat wave that is bringing temperatures past 90 degrees Fahrenheit in most countries in the continent.
De Blasio holds rally after victory over ride-share apps
Mayor Bill de Blasio staged an unusual rally in Union Square Thursday to celebrate the city's first-in-the-nation legislation capping the number of Uber and other for-hire vehicles. The move has sparked...
Robots are getting more social, but humans may not be ready
BOSTON — Personal home robots that can socialize with people are starting to roll out of the laboratory and into our living rooms and kitchens. But are humans ready to...
Tiger Woods saves PGA round that looked headed for disaster
ST. LOUIS — Tiger Woods’ PGA Championship week looked like it was getting shorter by the moment early in Thursday’s opening round at Bellerive. Woods, with a bogey on his...
Tehran cafe run by disabled raises spirits, combats stigma
TEHRAN, Iran — Melika Aghaei’s fingers move slowly across the keys of the digital piano as she softly sings a children’s song to the delight of the cafe’s customers, while...
River Rhine dries up during European heat wave
It's so hot in Germany and Switzerland that an entire swath of the River Rhine has dried up completely, according to a new report. The water levels in a long...
Farm animals make their great escape from livestock auction
A small New Jersey town became an open pasture for about 75 sheep and goats who bolted from a livestock auction Wednesday night -- and at least a dozen of...
Voice of Red Sox was rocked by sixth cancer diagnosis
Red Sox broadcast icon Jerry Remy, who has suffered from lung cancer recurrences for the past 10 years, said his latest diagnosis has been the most difficult to accept. “It’s...
Couples reveal what really happens at swingers parties
A group of swingers have given a rare and honest insight into the inner workings of the taboo lifestyle, revealing the truth behind people’s common misconceptions. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation's...
Permit approved for white power rally in DC a year after deadly protest
The white nationalist who organized the deadly “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, last summer got a permit Thursday to stage another protest on Sunday in Washington, DC, to...
Melania Trump's parents get US citizenship
First lady Melania Trump’s parents are now US citizens. A lawyer for Viktor and Amalija Knavs said that the first lady’s Slovenian mom and dad took the citizenship oath on...
NYCFC grab local midfielder after successful trial run
Domenec Torrent's first two New York City FC signings came from around the world. His latest comes from around the corner. NYCFC announced they have signed Queens midfielder Danny Bedoya...
'I’ll break your f--king fingers' man's response to neighbor offended by his American flag
A resident of Montana was shocked to discover an anonymous note left on his door complaining about the America flag he had hanging nearby. The note threatened that if he...
Dak Prescott's anthem backer won't stop the backlash
Not everyone is pleased with Dak Prescott after he refused to support protests during the national anthem. However, that group does not include Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who Wednesday night...
'Right now' has arrived for desperate Jets
Todd Bowles was kidding, of course, that spring day when he slammed a fist on the press room podium and bellowed: “I WANT HIM TO PLAY RIGHT NOW!” Jets fans...
Lance Armstrong shares bloody selfie after bike crash
Armstrong posted the bloody selfie Wednesday, after crashing on the Tom Blake Trail in Snowmass Village, Colo.
New evidence connects couple to de Kooning painting heist
New evidence links a former New York City couple to the heist of a $160 million Willem de Kooning painting that was discovered hanging in their bedroom by a nephew...
Judge apologizes to Manafort prosecutors for yelling at them
The judge presiding over Paul Manafort’s bank and tax fraud trial apologized Thursday for flipping out on prosecutors in front of jurors during testimony of an expert witness the day...
Crocs stranded in West Bank spark fears of 'international incident'
Hundreds of crocodiles are left stranded on a West Bank settlement after an Israeli businessman's plans went awry -- leaving officials fearing an "international incident," according to a new report....
Ranch uses 'donkey love' as de-stressing technique
ULSTER PARK, NY — In most of the world, donkeys are beasts of burden, but the only job of the long-eared denizens of Donkey Park is to nuzzle, bray and...
The second life of Brian Scalabrine, an NBA folk hero
Brian Scalabrine ended his NBA career in 2012 on the foot of an NBA bench, a cult hero known more for his everyman persona than his play. Six years later,...
Fired NFL Network analyst goes all-out in harassment denial
Fired NFL Network analyst Heath Evans believes he was unjustly let go and is using social media to try to clear his name. In a series of Twitter posts, the...
Facebook blocks site hosting blueprints for 3-D printed guns
Facebook is blocking a site that hosts the schematics for 3D-printed guns from its network amid a larger review of its policies on the controversial technology. The social media titan...
Homeless wear barcodes to receive pocket change via app
Homeless people in the UK are wearing barcodes around their necks to try to encourage more donations. A charity has created wearable QR codes -- like those used on online...
Thailand grants citizenship to cave survivors from stateless region
Thailand has granted citizenship to three young soccer players and their coach who were dramatically rescued with other teammates after spending almost three weeks stuck inside a flooded cave. During...
Manafort prosecutors say judge's harsh words hurt their case
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Prosecutors in Paul Manafort's financial fraud trial said Thursday that the judge presiding over the former Trump campaign chairman's case incorrectly admonished them in front of the...
These students built a car that runs on air
CAIRO - A group of Egyptian students has designed a vehicle they say will battle rising energy prices and promote clean energy by running on nothing but air. The undergraduate...
Amateur fossil hunter stumbles upon rare teeth from ancient mega-shark
Fossilized teeth from an ancient mega-shark, considered a close cousin to the megalodon, have been discovered on an Australian beach and are set to be unveiled Thursday, Museums Victoria announced....
Iranian president warns North Korea: Don't trust Trump
Iran's president cautioned North Korea not to trust President Trump during negotiations with the United States over its nuclear weapons arsenal, according to a report Thursday. “The U.S. administration performance...
At least 9 dead after eating contaminated food at funeral
At least nine people have died in Peru after eating contaminated food following a funeral ceremony on Monday. Some 50 people fell ill after eating food following a funeral in...
Pence says US has never needed a 'Space Force' more
Vice President Mike Pence said Thursday that the Trump administration wants a new “Space Force” ready for battle by the year 2020 — charging that Russia, China, North Korea and...
NASA has created the coldest spot ever
Just a few months after launching the Cold Atom Lab, designed to create the coldest spot in the known universe, 10 billion times colder than the depths of space, NASA...
Inside Facebook's 'severe' traffic decline
Four billion. That, according to a new study shared with CNBC by market research firm SimilarWeb, is how many monthly page visits Facebook has shed in a slow-drip, but nevertheless huge,...
The Oscars' new 'popular film' award proves it's out of touch and elitist
The Oscars are finally acknowledging that their Best Picture picks have been obtuse and lame. (“The Shape of Water,” “Birdman” . . . I mean, they’re not wrong.) So to rectify their...
Cop-rape accuser's lawyer goes after foul-mouthed process server
The lawyer for a young woman who's accused two ex-NYPD cops of rape says he's filing a complaint with authorities, following a Wednesday incident in which a process server for...
Accused child abuser ordered kiddie-size prison uniforms
More details emerged Wednesday about a Missouri couple accused of child abuse for allegedly housing four children in specially constructed windowless rooms, with no lighting, that were kept shut with...
Some voting machines may have already been hacked by Russia: senator
Voting machines in at least one US state already may have been compromised by Russian operatives ahead of the midterm elections, a Florida Democratic senator warned. Sen. Bill Nelson claims...
This is how much people hate their cable providers
I am sure that this will come as a tremendous shock to the five people who have had pleasant interactions with their cable provider in the past, but according to Consumer...
Pharmacy intern staged his suicide to look like murder: cops
A pharmacy intern from Georgia is believed to have staged his own suicide to make it seem like he was murdered, police said. University of Georgia graduate Alvin Ahmed vanished...
Over 2,000 evacuated in Poland after discovery of WWII bomb
WARSAW, Poland — Polish police say they are evacuating more than 2,000 people after the discovery of an unexploded World War II-era bomb weighing some 250 kilograms (550 pounds). The...
Buffalo Wild Wings eyes move into gambling world
Buffalo Wild Wings wants to add another item to its menu: gambling. The sports bar chain says it is exploring opportunities to allow customers to bet on games, according to...
Cop fired after claiming a group of black men 'don't belong in my city'
Demarcus Bunch shared footage of police officer Mike Moore telling him that he and his friends don't belong in "his" city. Moore was fired from the department in England, Arkansas,...
These ancient creatures looked like huge plastic plants
Fossil hunting isn’t quite as cut-and-dry as you might think it is. Finding the leftovers of a creature that lived a hundred million years ago is exciting and while dinosaurs...
Dale Earnhardt Jr. on NASCAR pressure, the future of the sport and move to TV
NASCAR legend and NBC Sports analyst Dale Earnhardt Jr. talks with The Post’s Justin Terranova about life after driving, the future of NASCAR and his Super Bowl experience. Earnhardt, battling...
Missing Korean War medic's sons receive dad's dog tag
For two brothers, a single dog tag belonging to a man they never knew brought a flood of unexpected emotions when it was returned last week by North Korea. Charles...
Ken Singleton changes mind, back for another Yankees season
All those who thought Ken Singleton is retiring: Look out. The YES Network announcer is close to officially returning for another season, reversing his preseason announcement that this year would...
Puerto Rico finally admits Hurricane Maria killed more than 1,400 people
Nearly a year after Hurricane Maria devastated the Caribbean island, Puerto Rico finally acknowledged that more than 1,400 people were killed in the storm — not the 64 it had...
Hackers take over PGA files with a vague Bitcoin ransom
The PGA of America has been hijacked. PGA officials have been locked out of important files involving the PGA Championship at Bellerive and the upcoming Ryder Cup following a cyberattack...
Giuliani: Mueller colluding with Democrats in 'illegitimate' probe
President Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani said there is collusion going on — by special counsel Robert Mueller — and it's "going to blow up on them." "The reality is,...
Teen seriously hurt after getting shoved off bridge
A 16-year-old girl was lucky to be alive after getting pushed off a three-story bridge at a park in Washington state, relatives said. In a jarring 9-second clip, Jordan Holgerson...
Meteorite contains mineral never found on Earth
Humans have been on Earth for long enough that we have a pretty darn good idea of what our planet is made of. Scientists have discovered, analyzed and categorized countless...
Margin between candidates narrows in Ohio special election
The already neck-and-neck race between two House candidates in Ohio got even tighter after election officials found 588 uncounted votes, a report said. The find in a suburb of Columbus...
High school principal busted for child porn
A South Jersey high school principal has been arrested on child-porn charges, multiple reports said. Edward Bonek, 48, the principal of Pleasantville High School outside Atlantic City, was arrested Wednesday...
Dinosaurs loved smelling flowers long before humans
You don’t normally think of dinosaurs doing the kinds of things that modern animals might do — like taking a nap in a grassy field or playing with each other...
Man found beaten to death with mouth full of dirt
A man was found fatally beaten with a mouth full of dirt in Queens and police are looking at his ex's boyfriend in connection with the death. The 48-year-old victim...
Gunman caught on video shooting at people on the street
Newly released surveillance video shows the moment a man casually shoots at two people in the Bronx. The suspect is seen firing several shots as he walks across the street...
Facebook bug adds festive balloons to Indonesia earthquake posts
Facebook says it "regrets" an algorithm blunder that caused balloons and confetti to appear in posts about the deadly earthquake in Indonesia. Following the killer quake on the island of...
The wrong Tommy Fleetwood got massive British Open check
Tommy Fleetwood's British Open prize money of $154,480 was paid into the bank account of an American PGA professional with the same name. The blunder was noticed when a friend...
Man says he may have been last to see missing college student
An Iowa man says he may have been the last person to see missing University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts before her mysterious disappearance weeks ago from a rural state...
Megachurch leadership stepping down amid sex harassment claims
SOUTH BARRINGTON, Ill. — The leadership of a massive Chicago-area evangelical church is stepping down and has apologized to women who accused the megachurch’s founder of sexual harassment. The Board...
'Hard Knocks' speech reignites Dez Bryant-to-Browns talk
Antonio Brown isn't the only NFL receiver lobbying for Dez Bryant's services. After the Steelers wideout pitched the Cowboys castoff to Pittsburgh last week, Browns receiver Jarvis Landry took to...
Kawhi Leonard finally breaks silence with Spurs goodbye
More than three weeks later, Kawhi Leonard has spoken, and he really only needed to say two words. "I have been going back and forth the last few weeks trying...
Knife-wielding mugger targeting women in Queens: cops
A knife-wielding mugger has been targeting women in Astoria — and police have released a video of the creep wearing an “I Love NY” shirt in hopes of getting help...
Viacom shares spike after promising profits report
Viacom shares spiked 6 percent on Thursday after the entertainment company reported better-than-expected second-quarter profits — and sustained ratings growth for its flagship brands. The results prove Viacom’s long-awaited turnaround...
Police chief's son arrested in brutal attack on elderly Sikh man
The 18-year-old son of a police chief in California’s Bay Area was arrested Wednesday in connection with an attack on a 71-year-old Sikh man who was out taking his daily...
Nunes secretly recorded at fundraiser: We have to protect Trump from Mueller
GOP Rep. Devin Nunes was secretly recorded telling supporters that the Republicans have to keep control of the House to protect President Trump in special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe,...
Inside the escalating Saudi Arabia-Canada feud
A look at the escalating diplomatic dispute between Canada and Saudi Arabia: How it started The dispute is centered on two Canadian government tweets that called on Saudi Arabia to...
Tribune Media sues Sinclair after terminating merger deal
Sinclair Broadcast Group went to war with President Trump’s regulators, botching its deal with Tribune Media, according to an explosive lawsuit filed Thursday. Tribune not only terminated its $3.9 billion...
Dr. Penis’ $25K injections can increase a man’s girth by two inches
It’s the girth that counts, according to this Park Avenue plastic surgeon. Dr. Norman Rowe, aka “Dr. Penis,” provides penile fillers for his male patients that last up to two...
Satanist convicted of disrupting government meeting
PENSACOLA, Fla. — A Florida religious freedom activist and self-proclaimed Satanist who objects to prayers before government meetings has been convicted of disrupting a meeting. The Pensacola News Journal reports...
Don't expect to see Odell Beckham Jr.
Eli Manning and Odell Beckham Jr. have played in 47 regular-season games and one playoff game together. They’ve shared a field for countless practices. Beckham, though, is coming off surgery...
Three things Giants fans should watch for in preseason opener
Three things to watch when the Giants play host to the Browns on Thursday night: Saquon If you do not immediately know who this is referring to, please turn in...
Jets coach playing coy regarding opener plan for quarterbacks
Todd Bowles played coy Wednesday when asked what his deployment plan for his quarterbacks would be in Friday’s preseason opener against the Falcons. “Everybody on that field dressed better be...
Giants could help bettors snag preseason point-spread covers
Offense will be the obvious point of emphasis this month as the Giants transition to new head coach Pat Shurmur. The G-men begin their 2018 exhibition slate Thursday at home...
Student with cerebral palsy will get to live out college dream after all
With a little help from Gov. Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio, a Park Slope teen with cerebral palsy will be attending college after all. SUNY Purchase initially refused to offer...
Why Ravens will cover vs. Rams
If you read Matt Youmans’ piece last week on the Do’s and Don’ts of betting preseason football, you know Baltimore’s John Harbaugh is among the NFL coaches who take preseason...
Border Patrol seizes 174 pounds of marijuana from trunk of car
https://twitter.com/CBPArizona/status/1027323833286504448 TUCSON, Ariz. — The U.S. Border Patrol says its agents in Nogales, Arizona have seized nearly 174 pounds of marijuana from the trunk of a car. The agency said...
Death-row inmate tired of postponements: 'Just get it done'
LAS VEGAS — A Nevada death-row inmate whose execution has been postponed twice said a legal fight over his fate is taking a tortuous toll on him and his family...
The most unlikely and inspiring Jet is done being a bouncer
Nathan Shepherd has carried the words with him every step of the way, from J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate secondary school to Simon Fraser University to Fort Hays State to now,...
Giancarlo Stanton is having his moment at right time for Yankees
CHICAGO — The accurate image wouldn’t be Giancarlo Stanton putting this Yankees team on his back and carrying it to safety. Think of it more like Stanton, the last tank...
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza Strip kill pregnant woman, her 1-year-old daughter
RAMALLAH, West Bank — The Gaza Health Ministry says a pregnant woman, her 1-year-old daughter and a Hamas fighter have been killed in Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip. The...
2 dead, 4 injured after drive-by shooting in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia police are investigating a drive-by shooting that left two people dead and four others injured. Police say the shooting happened around 10 p.m. Wednesday. Authorities say a...
Army stops discharges of immigrant recruits — for now
The U.S. Army has stopped discharging immigrant recruits who enlisted seeking a path to citizenship — at least temporarily. A memo shared with The Associated Press on Wednesday and dated...
MS-13 gang members get prison time for 'taking turns' shooting suspected rival
Three MS-13 gang members have been convicted of murder after they “took turns shooting” a suspected rival gang member in the head and stomach almost three years ago, officials said....
Russian submarine threat largest since Cold War: top US Navy admiral
Pentagon and NATO brass have issued fresh warnings about increased Russian naval activity in the North Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea, with the top U.S. Navy admiral saying this week Russian...
Giants fans finally will get first look at Saquon Barkley
This is supposed to be the era of professional football when the running back isn’t all that important. From the West Coast offense to the Spread, the need for a...
Take it to the bank: J.A. Happ and the Yankees will roll
In a retirement tour that may take longer than Mike Francesa’s, Alex Trebek said he may be leaving the game show “Jeopardy” in 2020. The 78-year-old has been hosting since...
Mom found wandering naked accused of abandoning her 3 kids on highway
PAYSON, Ariz. — Authorities say a woman is undergoing a medical evaluation after allegedly abandoning her three young children along a north-central Arizona highway and later being found wandering naked....
Derek Jeter gives state-of-the-Marlins address during game
MIAMI — The Marlins were 21 games under .500 and playing before another small crowd as Derek Jeter spoke during the fifth inning of his team's 7-1 loss to the...
ACS worker accused of assaulting child says he 'threw him into blankets'
The ACS counselor hired despite being a convicted murderer -- and who is now accused of violently hurling a 6-year-old boy into a filing cabinet -- walked out of jail...
Woman allegedly raped by cops called a 'stupid bitch' while being served subpoena papers
The woman who was allegedly raped by two NYPD detectives while handcuffed in the back of a police van in Brooklyn last year was called a "stupid bitch" by a...
Umpire pulls moth out of his ear during Yankees game
The Yankees’ 7-3 win over the White Sox on Wednesday night in Chicago was routine, but what happened to umpire Bruce Dreckman was anything but. The second-base umpire went to...