August 22, 2018
Betsy DeVos reportedly wants to use federal funds to arm teachers
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is looking to use a legal loophole to allow federal funds intended for education to instead be used to purchase firearms for teachers, a report said....
NYCFC 'very happy' with draw vs. Red Bulls
Overcoming a deficit and two red cards made Wednesday’s 1-1 draw feel like a win for New York City FC. Flushing a lead and a two-man advantage left the rival...
Vegas showing signs of skepticism toward Eagles
Interesting market developments for the Eagles and Browns, who square off Thursday night on Fox in this week’s first dress-rehearsal game of the exhibition slate. Not talking about that game...
Mollie Tibbetts murder suspect worked under false name: employer
The man accused of killing Iowa college student Mollie Tibbetts had been working at a dairy farm under a completely different name, according to his employer. Cristhian Rivera, 24, used...
Radio giant under fire after Post report on widespread harassment
A US radio giant came under pressure on Wednesday to suspend at least two of its biggest New York personalities — one day after The Post reported more troublesome occasions...
Police release video of gunshots being fired at luxury high-rise
Police released surveillance video on Wednesday of gunshots being fired at a luxury high-rise in Manhattan from about 1,400 feet away across the East River. The images of a man...
Brad Gilbert: Serena not keeping No. 1 ranking after birth is a 'joke'
ESPN analyst and former renowned coach/player Brad Gilbert ripped the WTA for being a “joke’’ in not having a kinder maternity-leave protection on rankings for returning mothers such as Serena...
Fantasy football: Inside look at team-by-team RB handcuff options
The Madman has made no secret of our disinclination to handcuffing running backs. We don’t commonly do it, it isn’t a strategy we prefer, and we only do it in...
Shady Malaysian billionaire might be hiding in China
He used to be everywhere — popping champagne with Paris Hilton in St.-Tropez, showering model Miranda Kerr with diamonds on his 300-foot yacht, funding Leonardo DiCaprio movies and snapping up...
Yankees' debacle highlights another Greg Bird dud
MIAMI — Had Lance Lynn not flushed a two-run lead in the middle innings and Chance Adams kept the score close in the late frames, perhaps the spotlight wouldn’t have...
Wall Street's massive run is officially historic
OK, now pop the champagne. The bull market in the S&P 500 that began in March 2009 — when Lady Gaga’s “Just Dance” was on many an iPod playlist —...
FIFA honcho grovels before judge, still gets 4 years
Once the most powerful man in Brazilian soccer, Jose Maria Marin was reduced to a tearful, groveling mess Wednesday as he begged a judge for his life -- but the...
Cop sued 20 times over alleged misconduct sees cases against him fall apart
He’s been sued 20 times over alleged police brutality and other misconduct — and portrayed as a prime example of everything that’s wrong with the NYPD. But following the dismissal...
Perv doc accused of putting his mouth on patient's breast during cancer screening
A New York physician was busted Wednesday for putting his mouth on a patient’s breast during a cancer-screening exam. Primary care doctor Mark Jackson, 58, allegedly performed the unorthodox act...
McNeil sets team rookie record, Mets blast 3 HRs to top Giants
There were a lot of interesting subplots for the Mets on Wednesday night. The game was a chance at redemption of sorts for Noah Syndergaard and Dominic Smith. Syndergaard sought...
Afghanistan war hero posthumously awarded Medal of Honor
President Trump on Wednesday posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor to Air Force Technical Sgt. John Chapman for his heroism during a 2002 rescue mission in the mountains of Afghanistan....
Cowboys Pro Bowl center out indefinitely with rare disorder
ARLINGTON, Texas — Cowboys center Travis Frederick said Wednesday he has been diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder that causes weakness in various parts of the body, and the four-time...
Developer looks to buy hotel portfolio from China's Anbang
A Las Vegas real estate developer and its partners have expressed interest in buying a 15-hotel portfolio from Beijing-based Anbang, The Post has learned. The portfolio includes Manhattan’s Essex House...
Painting created by AI expected to sell for $10K at auction
This unfinished portrait of a portly French gentleman in a Puritan-style frock coat and white collar is expected to fetch up to $10,000 at a Christie’s auction in October. But...
Mom fatally shot disabled son, then attempted suicide: cops
PORTLAND, Ore. — A single mother fatally shot her severely disabled 7-year-old son and then attempted suicide after years spent caring for her child, authorities and family friends in Oregon...
What to look out for when Fed chief Jerome Powell speaks
When Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks Friday at the annual Jackson Hole, Wyo., soirée, he’ll have lots of things on his mind. Some he’ll probably speak about; others he...
These states have the most serious cases of West Nile virus this year
NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana and Mississippi are leading the nation in the number of people who have become the most seriously ill from West Nile virus this year. State health...
A Samoan is on the verge of doing the impossible with Jets
Frankie Luvu’s sport of choice as a kid was soccer. His first two years of college football came primarily on special teams. Luvu, an outside linebacker from the tiny South...
Poop nearly kills man
Ah, poop. It’s a funny thing. As humans, we talk and joke about poop quite a bit — there’s even an emoji for it — but for one 24-year-old man...
Urban Meyer banned 3 games for mishandling domestic-abuse case
Urban Meyer will be back sooner than you can say slap on the wrist. Following a roughly 12-hour meeting of Ohio State’s board of trustees Wednesday, the school announced the...
New video shows Parkland students running for their lives
The Broward County Sheriff's Office released surveillance video on Wednesday showing the chaotic moment that students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School realized there was a gunman on campus —...
Grocery store clerk gets new car after kind act goes viral
BATON ROUGE, La. — A grocery store clerk whose act of kindness toward an autistic 17-year-old went viral has been given a new car. Jordan Taylor was given the car...
Rutgers football players facing charges in alleged $11K credit-card scam
Wednesday was payback day for eight Rutgers football players accused in an $11,000 credit-card fraud scheme, according to a published report. The eight -- four of whom have already left...
Yankees' plan for holding the fort while Aroldis Chapman's out
MIAMI — Aaron Boone is confident there are enough quality arms in the Yankees’ bullpen to cover for losing Aroldis Chapman to the disabled list. With Dellin Betances, Zach Britton,...
Mobster says he has given up the mafia life for religion
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A member of the New England Mafia says he has left his life of crime for religion. WPRI-TV reports Robert "Bobby" DeLuca sent a letter to a...
Neanderthal 'love child' discovery shows prehistoric interbreeding
BERLIN — Scientists say they've found the remains of a prehistoric female whose mother was a Neanderthal and whose father belonged to another extinct group of human relatives known as...
Socialite debuts newly built Hamptons party palace
Building a dream home can take a long time. But in the Hamptons, where funds flow more freely, progress can be unusually swift. Socialite philanthropist Jean Shafiroff and her husband,...
Trump calls for immigration reform in wake of Mollie Tibbetts murder
President Trump used the death of Mollie Tibbetts on Wednesday to call for a change in immigration laws and justify his separation of illegal immigrants from their children at the...
The last spots to find affordable homes in New York
Isn’t that rich? In most popular New York City neighborhoods, it’s impossible to find an apartment for less than $500 per square foot. The only ZIP code in Manhattan where...
Man charged with aiding girlfriend in alleged plot to poison baby girl
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — An Indiana man has been charged with conspiring with his girlfriend to try to poison her infant niece by adding crushed painkillers to a bottle of...
Phil Mickelson-Tiger Woods 'mic'd up' money grab is on
On a day Phil Mickelson joined Twitter, details of the ballyhooed Thanksgiving weekend match between him and Tiger Woods emerged. Mickelson launched a Twitter account shortly before teeing off in...
This rare STD can ‘rot’ your genitals away
There's a nasty sexually transmitted disease that can cause your genitals to rot away – but you’ve probably never heard of it. The super-rare bug, donovanosis, is usually found in...
Body language expert shares what signs to watch out for
The secret spot that reveals your inner feelings? It’s your eyes, your neck, your hands, your chest — and, well, just about every other body-part. In his newly published book,...
'Happytime Murders' is the most miserable puppet show ever
Rescue me, Elmo! That’s what you’ll shout if you’re trapped in a movie theater playing “The Happytime Murders,” the wretched puppets-behaving-badly comedy directed by Brian Henson. The son of Muppets...
Waffle House shooting suspect ordered to enter mental facility
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Tennessee judge has ordered the suspect in a deadly Waffle House shooting be placed in a mental facility to treat his schizophrenia in hopes that he...
Woman poses as deputy to help boyfriend escape from jail: cops
An Arkansas woman who posed as a California deputy to help her boyfriend escape a county jail was arrested Friday, officials said. Maxine Feldstein, 30, identified herself at the Washington...
Furniture mogul ditches $30K per month West Village pad
This stylish West Village apartment — owned by Barlas Baylar, the owner and main designer of furniture and lighting company Hudson Furniture — is on the market as a $29,500-a-month...
Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez have secret NYC apartment
Jennifer Lopez and boyfriend Alex Rodriguez have been quietly renting a one-bedroom apartment at 15 Central Park West for the past year, Gimme Shelter has learned. In advance of their...
Logo designer’s home is an affordable midcentury gem
The late Paul Rand, born Peretz Rosenbaum in Brooklyn in 1914, was known as the master of logos — the brains behind the insignias for IBM, UPS, Enron and other...
Townhouse Billy Joel bought for cheap now on market for $20M
An Upper East Side townhouse that Billy Joel bought for his first wife, Elizabeth Weber, for $4 million in the 1980s, is back on the market for $20 million. The...
Daughter heroically jumps on subway tracks to rescue mom
ATLANTA — The husband of a woman who was pushed in front of an oncoming train in Atlanta says his wife would be dead if his daughter had not jumped...
Players Theatre owner buys Hudson Square condo
Michael Sgouros, owner of the Players Theatre off-Broadway — which also houses the historic Cafe Wha?, where legendary talents from Jimi Hendrix to Bruce Springsteen performed in their early days...
Guy Pearce's new series melds psychology with sci-fi
The jury is out regarding which role has cemented Guy Pearce’s status as a show business celebrity. “It depends on the person who stops me in the street,” says Pearce,...
How Alec Ogletree's veteran voice is driving Giants defense
Alec Ogletree is new to the Giants defense, but that doesn’t mean he will stay quiet. The inside linebacker will be heard from plenty on a unit that hopes to...
Cohen made $50K payment for 'tech services' to unknown company during campaign
Michael Cohen paid $50,000 in "election-related" expenses to an unknown company for "tech services" during the 2016 presidential election, court documents said. The payment by President Trump's ex-personal lawyer was...
GOP senators avoid talk about Manafort, Cohen
WASHINGTON – Two of President Trump’s former top aides are facing serious jail time, but Senate Republicans largely ignored the monumental legal developments that hit the White House this week....
United Airlines will charge more for economy seats near front of plane
Depending on how you look at it, United Airlines has big news — or maybe disappointing news — for travelers who are selective with their seating assignments: The carrier has...
The true perils of betting on impeachment
None too soon to think about the prospect of impeachment. It’s in the headlines, after all, in the wake of the guilty verdicts against Paul Manafort and the guilty pleas...
TLC demands Michael Cohen return taxicab medallions
In yet another blow to Michael Cohen, the city's Taxi and Limousine Commission has given him less than two weeks to transfer all his yellow cab medallions — under threat...
De Blasio & co. have turned the streets against the NYPD
Mayor Bill de Blasio and the rest of our city’s political establishment say they’re shocked and disgusted by the recent videos of abuse directed at police officers. That leaves most...
Fire captain who vanished on way to gym killed himself: cops
The death of a Los Angeles County Fire Department captain whose body was found after he disappeared heading to the gym was a suicide, officials said. The body of Capt....
Ex-officials actually use security clearances to get rich
Former CIA Director John Brennan’s temper tantrum over the revocation of his security clearance has inadvertently pointed a spotlight at one of the Swamp’s favorite get-rich-quick tricks: the national intelligence...
Motorcyclist risks disaster by steering bike with his feet
A Florida woman was driving northbound on I-95 in Jacksonville over the weekend when she spotted a relaxed motorcycle driver leaning back in his vehicle as he steered with his...
Charlie Hunnam is too darn hot for 'Papillon'
"Papillon” is a French term meaning “Charlie Hunnam’s unchanging beard.” OK, not really. But in this new adaptation of Henri Charrière’s 1969 autobiography about his imprisonment in French Guiana —...
Why Bob Menendez is in the political fight of his life
New Jersey’s US Senate election has turned into an honest-to-goodness horse race — and rightly so. A new Quinnipiac Poll shows scandal-scarred Democratic incumbent Bob Menendez leading GOP challenger Bob...
Legal experts split on whether Trump will pardon Manafort
Legal experts are split on whether President Trump will pardon his former campaign chairman-turned-convicted felon Paul Manafort — but they agree that the optimal time for one would be ahead...
PETA's ridiculous quest to free the animal crackers
PETA just sprang animals across America from cages — imaginary animals, on Nabisco animal-crackers boxes. Hurray? The brand remains Barnum’s Animals Crackers — a tribute to P.T. Barnum, which is...
An insider is the wrong pick to clean up NYCHA
It’s not the timing, it’s the choice: City Housing Authority Chairman Stanley Brezenoff tapped a total insider to be NYCHA’s new compliance chief. Critics such as Bronx City Councilman Ritchie...
Lawyer for Anthony Bourdain's daughter was charged with theft
The lawyer appointed to protect the $1.2 million inheritance of Anthony Bourdain’s 11-year-old daughter’s was charged with theft earlier this year for allegedly swiping a cash-filled bag at Newark Airport....
Even teens now admit we’re too addicted to our phones
We could be seeing the first rumbling of a tidal shift in smartphone usage in the US, as well as a change in attitudes toward tech in general, if the...
A loss at age 8 still eats at FedEx champ Justin Thomas
Justin Thomas carries the look of a somewhat milquetoast country-club kid who might be lacking in killer instinct. He's also Exhibit A on why you should never judge a book...
Lawyer admits to cyberstalking woman he met online
A Big Apple lawyer admitted in Manhattan federal court on Wednesday to cyberstalking a woman he met through an online dating site. David Waldman dated the woman for just four...
Family sues lollipop maker over son's alleged choking incident
A Pennsylvania family is suing a popular candy company after they claim their son nearly choked to death while sucking on a defective lollipop. The alleged July 2017 incident involved...
Mom arrested after forcing child to walk to sheriff for 'misbehaving'
A Florida mom faces charges for allegedly forcing her 9-year-old daughter to walk to the sheriff's office for "misbehaving." Marshell Williams, 30, was charged with child abuse and neglect Friday...
Vigilante convicted of killing child rape suspect gets new trial
An upstate vigilante convicted of killing an accused child rapist will get a new trial, an appeals court has ruled. David Carlson was found guilty of first-degree manslaughter by an...
Teens caught on video insulting cops busted for robberies
Two of the teens caught on video hurling a barrage of insults at NYPD officers in a Bronx apartment building were busted for separate robberies, police sources said. Twin brothers...
The criteria for Todd Bowles to keep Jets job
It is etched in stone that Sam Darnold will be the Jets quarterback next season, and the evidence is mounting that he will be the Jets quarterback this season. What...
Daredevil granny celebrates 90th birthday by skydiving
One Michigan woman recently celebrated a milestone birthday by leaping out of a plane at 14,000 feet. When Dottie Sambiagio turned 90, she was inspired to follow in George H....
Millennial couples are going to therapy before moving in together
After two years of doing a New York City “long distance” relationship — between Bushwick and the East Village — happy couple Darlene, 29, and Philip, 31, decided to move...
Family sickened from eating wild 'vomiter' mushrooms
ANNANDALE, Va. — Members of a family in northern Virginia fell ill and needed hospital attention after eating a meal containing wild mushrooms picked near their apartment complex. The Washington...
Bar patron under fire after allegedly ordering 'Trayvon Martini'
A Missouri bar patron is under fire after allegedly ordering a "Trayvon Martini" from a black bartender, according to reports. Michael Dargy Jr. lost his job as a security guard...
Former tennis phenom launches improbable comeback at US Open
Gail Brodsky is looking fierce on a practice court at the US Open, sending one blistering backhand after another past her opponent. The last time the former Brooklynite played on...
GOP billionaire businessman backs Cuomo for re-election
Billionaire GOP businessman Ken Langone said he’s backing Gov. Andrew Cuomo for re-election even though he's upset with his comment that America “was never that great.” “I’m disappointed with the...
Man misdiagnosed with cancer sues after planning funeral
LEAWOOD, Kan. — A Missouri man is suing after he was mistakenly diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer and began planning his funeral. The Kansas City Star reports that...
Jeb Bush sure seems pleased with The Post
Jeb Bush didn't win the presidency -- but he just scored the top Post! The man President Trump labeled "Low Energy Jeb" had plenty of pep in his step while...
Boy accused of stabbing girl on first day of school wanted relationship: cops
LUTHER, Okla. — Police say a 14-year-old Oklahoma boy accused of repeatedly stabbing a female classmate during a school assembly wanted a romantic relationship with the girl. Luther Police Chief...
Why Trump's supporters won't care about Cohen and Manafort's convictions
ZANESVILLE, OH — Last week, a woman in her mid-40s who lives in a tidy suburban enclave just outside of Columbus, Ohio, summed up her continued support for President Donald...
Uber driver told passengers they were 'all going to die': cops
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Authorities in Northern California say an Uber driver was arrested on kidnapping charges after he refused to let three women out of his car. Sacramento County Sheriff’s...
Aroldis Chapman hits DL as Yankees give prospect another shot
A New York baseball team has been hit with the injury bug -- and it's not the Mets. The Yankees placed closer Aroldis Chapman on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday...
Michael Cohen's lawyer: Trump committed a felony
Michael Cohen’s lawyer Lanny Davis on Wednesday accused President Trump of committing a felony for his alleged role in a porn-star hush-money scandal. Trump has claimed he didn’t know at...
Saquon Barkley's return comes with Shurmur joy, Week 1 question
Minutes into Wednesday’s Giants practice, Pat Shurmur had an announcement. “In case you missed it,” he said, walking over to a group of reporters on the sideline, “26 is doing...
Nixon slams Cuomo for not returning old Trump donations
Cynthia Nixon seized on the convictions of two aides to President Trump to slam Gov. Andrew Cuomo again for not returning Trump's donations dating back a decade or more. Nixon...
Tyler Austin ends his dad's crusade against Greg Bird
Tyler Austin is having his greatest major league success since being traded to the Twins, but the former Yankees first baseman's father is making him feel like countless Little Leaguers....
Trump launches petition for 'spineless' ESPN to show national anthem
President Trump took a shot at Gov. Andrew Cuomo as he launched a petition to force "SPINELESS" ESPN to air the playing of the national anthem on "Monday Night Football"...
White House rejects Schumer's call to delay Supreme Court nominee hearing
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Schumer on Wednesday called for a delay in the confirmation hearings for President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee following the guilty plea of ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen...
Porn company will put your face in XXX deepfake scenes
When a flood of fake celebrity pornography generated by artificial intelligence technology surfaced on the internet earlier this year, most tech platforms were quick to ban these so-called deepfake clips....
Sarah Huckabee Sanders insists Trump 'did nothing wrong'
White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders repeatedly said Wednesday that President Trump "did nothing wrong" and that there were "no charges against him." "As the president said, we stated many...
Flip in Earth’s magnetic field could cause trillions in damage
A new study of previous reversals of Earth’s magnetic field has found a rapid shift occurred within two centuries — a discovery that has prompted researchers to warn of a...
Amazon's Alexa turning brothel customers into porn stars
A legal brothel in Nevada has built a "fully automated" sex tape room powered by the Amazon Echo. Nevada's notorious Sheri's Ranch has fitted out the room with smart home...
The American Dream may be dead
The “American Dream” is starting to look a lot different. Gone are the days when Americans aspired to own a house with a white picket fence. Some 82 percent of...
Cohen's lawyer gives out wrong address for donation page
Lanny Davis, the attorney for Michael Cohen, hit the morning news shows Wednesday to pitch a GoFundMe page for his client, but the domain name to the site redirected users...
Flight attendant suspended over fetish stocking-sniffing video
A British Airways flight attendant has been grounded after a bizarre video of her peeling off and smelling her uniform's tights and shoes has surfaced online. The female stewardess, who...
Scientists accidentally discover drug that curbs weight gain
A pill to prevent obesity is looming on the horizon after the discovery of a protein that makes people fat. It would be the “holy grail” of modern medicine -...
Zynga shares surge as it lands 'Star Wars' deal with Disney
The Force is strong with this deal. Shares of mobile video game-maker Zynga jumped as much as 10 percent on Wednesday after it announced a partnership with Disney to make...
Lawyer: Mollie Tibbetts murder suspect is not an illegal immigrant
A judge on Wednesday ordered the accused murderer of 20-year-old Iowa college student Mollie Tibbetts held in lieu of $5 million bail — as his lawyer claimed, without evidence, that...
Verizon screwed over firefighters battling deadly wildfire
Although calling out wireless carriers is a frequent pastime here at BGR, sometimes a story comes along that sounds so cartoonishly villainous that you assume something in the story is wrong....
Bill Ackman's bet on Lowe's is paying off
Lowe’s has been helping Bill Ackman rebuild his investment portfolio. Shares of the home-improvement retailer soared nearly 6 percent to $105.55 Wednesday on strong quarterly earnings. The jump was gravy...
MLB pitcher too embarrassed to reveal injury cause until now
TORONTO — Add Blue Jays right-hander Aaron Sanchez to the list of big leaguers to suffer suitcase-related injuries this season. Sanchez acknowledged Wednesday that the bruised right index finger that...
What Cohen's plea and Manafort's conviction really mean and other comments
Ex-prosecutor: What Cohen/Manafort Really Means Who would’ve thought the conviction of his former campaign manager, Paul Manafort, would be the good news for President Trump? As National Review’s Andrew McCarthy...
Passengers are getting freaky in-flight more than you think
These skies are really friendly. A new study by flight cost-comparison site Jetcost found that 26 percent of 4,664 American adults surveyed — about 1,213 people — have shagged while...
State investigators subpoena Cohen in Trump Foundation probe
State investigators have subpoenaed Michael Cohen as part of their criminal probe into his old boss President Trump’s nonprofit Trump Foundation. The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance...
The starting pitchers who will make or break title contenders
Orlando Hernandez started Game 4. Much should be celebrated and remembered about the 1998 Yankees — as it was during the 20th anniversary festivities last weekend at Yankee Stadium —...
Trump: Cohen's hush-money payouts didn't break campaign finance laws
President Trump on Wednesday insisted there was no violation of campaign finance laws when his longtime lawyer paid a porn star and Playboy centerfold hush money — and blamed his...
Texans' cheerleading coach steps down amid bullying claims
The longtime director of the Houston Texans' cheerleading squad resigned this week in the face of allegations from former members that she routinely body-shamed them — allegedly calling them "crack...
Menendez's lead over GOP challenger shrinks in latest poll
New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez beat corruption charges last year but he's now locked in a tight race for re-election, according to a poll released Wednesday. Menendez, a two-term Democrat,...
Superintendent used racial slurs, threatened to kill black workers: suit
A school superintendent in Georgia repeatedly used racial slurs during recorded conversations and once threatened to kill black workers at a construction site, a lawsuit claims. The lawsuit, filed on...
The rom-com needs to make a comeback
What do we want? Rom-coms! When do we want ’em? As we’re sobbing over our pathetic love lives! That’s what the people are shouting — with their wallets. Last weekend,...
It's zero fun living like Victoria Beckham
It probably wasn’t a great idea to mimic the lifestyle of Victoria Beckham on the week my period was due. I know that now. But when you hear about the...
Mollie Tibbetts' family: 'Our hearts are broken'
“Our hearts are broken,” says the family of Mollie Tibbetts, the 20-year-old college student allegedly murdered by an illegal immigrant in Iowa. “On behalf of Mollie’s entire family, we thank...
Kid-safe Alexa dodges questions on Santa, Stormy Daniels
NEW YORK — A version of Alexa won’t tell kids where babies come from or spill the beans about Santa. It also won’t explain some things kids might have heard...
Traded outfielder gives Yankees glimpse of what they're missing
J.A. Happ has been a much-needed addition to the Yankees rotation, but they might be missing one of the pieces they sent to Toronto for the lefty. Outfielder Billy McKinney...
Woman pulled building's fire alarm because her phone died
A woman pulled a Florida building’s fire alarm to get someone’s attention because her cellphone battery died, according to a report. Dequaisia Taylor, 20, was in Martin County earlier this...
ESPN turns to football experts for 'Get Up!' boost
ESPN’s morning talk show “Get Up!” will add football analysts during the fall season — and a majority of them have a New York connection. The network is expected to...
Slain Bronx teen honored at NYPD Explorer graduation
The family of murdered Bronx teen Lesandro “Junior” Guzman-Feliz sat front-row at the Wednesday ceremony of those who graduated from the Law Enforcement Exploring Academy – a commencement service in...
DNC says hackers tried breaking into voter database
Hackers unsuccessfully tried to break into the Democratic National Committee’s voter database two years after Russians hacked the party’s computers and released thousands of internal emails in the run-up to...
Parents clap back at being told to dress their baby ‘like a girl’
A couple is showing off their sense of humor in a response to a Denmark daycare that told them they should dress their baby daughter “more like a girl.” Steve...
The moment UFC fighter confronted 'meth head' intruder
Dean Lister has had more intimidating opponents. The longtime MMA and UFC fighter posted a video on YouTube on Saturday after what he said was a confrontation with a man...
Men can be 'too smart' to date
Which is more important: brains or beauty? For women looking for a man, it's the latter — being too smart actually puts women off. At least, that's according to a...
Mollie Tibbetts' aunt speaks out: Evil comes in every color
The aunt of an Iowa college student who authorities say was murdered by an illegal immigrant is imploring people not to make assumptions based on the alleged killer's nationality. "Please...
Cohen corruption case is latest involving pricey handbag
It's in the bag. In New York City, designer accessories made by Europe’s noted fashion houses have taken star turns in three recent high profile corruption cases. Michael Cohen, President...
'Pixelated' hair will transform your style into the future
Cristina Vigna is an artist who turns pixelated art designs into hairstyles. The 31-year-old hairstylist is becoming a local celebrity in her home in Italy for her elaborate and beautiful...
Papa John's founder to employees: 'I miss you'
The embattled founder of Papa John’s has a message for the pizza chain’s employees: He misses them. John Schnatter — who resigned from the board last month following a report he...
Someone dumped coolers of fish heads near school in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Anchorage police are looking for a man who dumped fish heads in woods near an elementary school. The perpetrator won’t have to clean up. A grizzly bear...
What you can do now to avoid dementia later
Adopting four healthy lifestyle habits might slash your chances of developing dementia, new research suggests. Senior citizens can lower their chances of developing the condition by 10 percent for each...
Driver charged for trying to rape woman who got into wrong car
The driver who allegedly beat and tried to rape a woman in Brooklyn earlier this month after she confused his car for a cab has been arrested, cops said. David...
Teacher allegedly had trysts with two boys at school
A veteran high school teacher in North Carolina is accused of engaging in sexual activity with two male students, including one she had sex with, police said. Rebecca Carol Swinson,...
'Hard Knocks' breakout star is not who you'd expect
Baker Mayfield may be poised for greatness in Believe-land, but the real star of the Browns isn't this year's first-overall draft pick. Bob Wylie, Cleveland's offensive line coach, has become...
Alleged killer dad's pals regret letting him into their home
Close friends of the Colorado man accused of slaying his family are horrified that they defended him and welcomed him into their home. "That's something I'll never forget, that we,...
Tourist mugged, sexually assaulted at subway station
An Italian woman was mugged and sexually assaulted after exiting a subway station in Brooklyn, cops said Wednesday. The 38-year-old was walking up the station stairs at the Bergen Street...
Massive alligator devours one of its own
This is the moment an alligator swiftly devoured one of its own without thinking twice. Horrifying photographs shows the baby reptile desperately wiggling for freedom at Brazos Bend State Park...
Why everyone is freaking out about this Netflix rom-com
This week, the world has been collectively freaking out about a new Netflix romantic-comedy called “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.” You might have seen Twitter posts about it...
Cohen deletes tweet predicting Clinton would go to jail
A day after pleading guilty to a swarm of criminal charges that will land him behind bars, President Trump’s longtime lawyer deleted a gloating 2015 tweet predicting that Hillary Clinton...
No end to the bloodshed: Mexico experiences its most violent month ever
Mexico is deadlier than ever. That’s according to the number of homicide investigations opened by prosecutors in July, when 2,599 such cases were tallied — an average of 84 per...
Accident leaves 5-year-old girl trapped on out-of-control motorcycle
When a motorcycle collided with another vehicle, the driver and a passenger were knocked from the motorcycle. The bike continued to drive down the road with a 5-year-old girl still...
De Blasio heads to Wisconsin to campaign for 'IronStache'
He's on the road again and he's gonna have a gouda time. Mayor Bill de Blasio is traveling to Wisconsin on Friday to campaign for Democratic congressional hopeful Randy Bryce....
Yoga isn't the cure-all it's cracked up to be
Yoga is often hailed as the cure-all for aches and pains. But all that downward dogging may, in fact, be making your aching back worse. At least, that's what a...
This may be last sad step to making Spurs unrecognizable
Soon, Gregg Popovich may have no one left from one of the greatest runs in NBA history. Having lost Tim Duncan to retirement in 2016, and Tony Parker to free...
Cohen would reject pardon from 'corrupt' Trump: lawyer
The lawyer for convicted hush-money hustler Michael Cohen says his client will never accept a pardon from “dangerous” and “corrupt” President Trump. "I know that Mr. Cohen would never accept...
Racial slur appears to end career of Colts 'legend'
Bob Lamey isn't exactly easing into retirement. The longtime voice of the Indianapolis Colts released a statement Tuesday night that he used an "inappropriate word," following a report that accused...
Body found floating in East River
A man's body was discovered floating in the East River off Manhattan on Wednesday morning, police said. The body was found near Pier 6 and South Street in the Financial...
'Cursed' Egyptian sarcophagus reveals its grisly secrets
Archaeologists in Egypt have unlocked the secrets of a mysterious ancient "cursed" black granite sarcophagus. The massive coffin, which was recently excavated in the city of Alexandria, was found to...
Google's incognito mode isn't as private as you thought
Google's Incognito Mode is a great way to hide your online antics — but there's a big hole that could leave you exposed. A new study from Vanderbilt University reveals...
Dating apps are ever-expanding pits of desirous despair
Ask anyone about joining a dating site in the '90s and most of the world would think you’re, well ... a little sad. Fast forward to 2018, and your next...
NC town declares Bigfoot their official animal
Nestled at the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains, tiny Marion, NC has a population of just over 7,800. But it's the town's grand gesture that is making headlines. The...
Elderly man squatting in street was fatally struck by car
A man who was squatting in the middle of a Brooklyn street was fatally struck by a driver with a suspended license Wednesday morning, police said. The 75-year-old pedestrian was...
Couple shot intruder who blew past 'Smith & Wesson' poster
An elderly Utah couple whose home sports a warning sign reading "Smith & Wesson spoken here" shot an intruder who either missed or ignored the reference to the famous gun...
Calls for fetal murder charge against alleged killer dad
Thousands of people are demanding that an additional murder charge be slapped on the Colorado dad accused of slaying his family — for the death of the fetus his wife...
3-year-old boy found dead inside dryer in his home
Virginia police are investigating the death of a boy found inside a dryer earlier this month, just a day after his third birthday. Around 5 p.m. Aug. 7, Chet Lloyd...
Mollie Tibbetts' murder adds fuel to immigration debate
The arrest of an illegal immigrant for the abduction and murder of beloved Iowa college student Mollie Tibbetts has made her case a lightning rod in the immigration debate as...
Vandal scrawls 'hate speech' on Tom Colicchio's property
Celebrity chef Tom Colicchio’s Long Island home was vandalized after he displayed a yard sign for a Democrat running for Congress.
Fox Sports NFL reporter: I was given five years to live
It was the summer of 2016 when Fox Sports reporter Jen Hale's life would change forever. Sharing her story with Women's Health, the 38-year-old broadcaster revealed she had been diagnosed...
Mad Dog predicts Benigno's WFAN return before new accusation emerges
Chris Russo is a better source than most for the goings-on at WFAN. And the Mad Dog — at least before more allegations were reported — believed the sports radio...
'Batman' gets pulled over because police wanted a photo
A man dressed as Batman got pulled over by police in Canada, much to the delight of other drivers. According to the man behind the cowl, Stephen Lawrence, the officer was...
Could this be tantalizing first look at LeBron's Lakers Big 3?
LeBron James might have his Big 3 soon enough in Los Angeles. James, who just signed a multi-year deal with the Lakers, worked out with Warriors star Kevin Durant and...
Russian weapons company unveils 13-foot 'gold killer robot'
A well-known Russian weapons manufacturing company has unveiled a 13-foot golden walking killer robot that looks like something out of "RoboCop." Kalashnikov Concern presented a large, strange-looking bulletproof robot that’s...
Father charged in boat crash that killed young daughter, fiancée
A father in Pennsylvania who crashed his boat into a dam while allegedly high on marijuana -- killing his fiancée and young daughter in May -- is facing homicide and...
'Ring of Fire' hit with 70 earthquakes in just 48 hours
Fears are mounting that the catastrophic "Big One" earthquake could rip through California, killing thousands, after 70 quakes rocked the deadly Ring of Fire in just 48 hours. A cluster...
Cohen's lawyer pleads for donations for 'truth fund'
Pleas from Lanny Davis, the lawyer for Michael Cohen, for donations so his client can continue to tell the truth in the investigation into President Trump were met with laughter...
Pedro Martinez: Injuries are not Yankees' real problem
Pedro Martinez has put himself back in the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry. The former Boston ace called out the Yankees on Tuesday night as they slogged to a 2-1, 12-inning win...
Trump weighs in on Manafort and Cohen cases
President Trump praised Paul Manafort for not breaking under "tremendous pressure" - unlike his longtime lawyer Michael Cohen who flipped on him - after he was convicted of evading millions...
Target posts its strongest sales gains in a decade
You go, shoppers! Target on Wednesday joined a growing list of brick-and-mortar retailers reporting flush second-quarter results — on the backs of a rejuvenated consumer base. The cheap chic retailer’s...
Cops disciplined for snoozing in police vehicle
https://www.facebook.com/Jaymalgreen/photos/a.1295313767178949/1940409522669367/?type=3&theater CHICAGO — Chicago police say disciplinary action is being taken against two officers after photographs of them sleeping inside a police vehicle spread on social media. The department denied...
Ravens star suspended for 'emotionally abusing' ex
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith has been suspended for four games without pay for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy. The suspension, announced Tuesday, stems from...
Jimbo Fisher's ex-player levels a ton of accusations at Texas A&M
Texas A&M says it is reviewing allegations of possible NCAA violations by football coaches made by a former player who transferred to Arizona. Santino Marchiol, a linebacker who signed with...
Tech giants scrub accounts linked to Iran
Facebook, Twitter and Alphabet collectively removed hundreds of accounts tied to an alleged Iranian propaganda operation on Tuesday, while Facebook took down a second campaign it said was linked to...
Dad charged with capital murder in stabbing of 16-month-old son
DALLAS — A father was charged with capital murder Tuesday after police said he stabbed his 16-month-old son at a Dallas-area apartment complex. Blair Ness, 27, is charged in the...
Vietnamese-Americans get 14 years in prison in terror attacks
HANOI — A Vietnamese court found two Vietnamese-Americans guilty of terrorism on Wednesday and sentenced them to 14 years in prison for masterminding a series of bomb plots earlier this...
Pastor's lawyer plans appeal to Turkish constitutional court
ISTANBUL — The lawyer for the American Christian pastor on trial for terrorism charges in Turkey said Wednesday he planned to appeal to the constitutional court to seek Andrew Brunson’s...
Merkel eyes Azeri gas after Trump attack on Russia ties
BERLIN — Castigated by US President Donald Trump as relying too much on Russian gas supplies, German Chancellor Angela Merkel heads to Azerbaijan this week to discuss the development of...
Kudlow hosted publisher of white nationalist site at birthday party
President Trump’s top economic adviser, Larry Kudlow, hosted the publisher of a white nationalist, anti-immigration publication at his birthday bash, according to a report. Peter Brimelow, 70, who founded Vdare.com...
Woman rescues baby kangaroo from its dead mother's pouch
A motorist in Australia discovered that a dead kangaroo on the side of the road held a startling secret: a living joey tucked in its pouch. The woman pulled the...
Mickey Callaway has seen the light — and can't be the only one
For most of the season, Mickey Callaway and pitching coach Dave Eiland have been quietly waging a fight within the organization to upgrade the Mets’ defense. It has been an...
Stanton emotional after warm welcome in Miami return
MIAMI — Giancarlo Stanton delighted in his moment. He walked slowly to the batter’s box in the top of the first inning and let the crescendo build. There were 26,275...
Add David Robertson to huge list of Yankees worries
MIAMI — David Robertson said if he was needed he could have pitched during the Yankees' 2-1, 12-inning over the Marlins Tuesday night. But when Aaron Boone called for A.J....
Giants success on defense could hinge on these two linebackers
B.J. Goodson has yet to finish a season how he envisioned. His rookie season ended with him tallying just nine tackles in 15 games and primarily being utilized on special...
This is what Quincy Enunwa has been waiting for
Quincy Enunwa can hardly wait for Friday night, but it won’t be because of MetLife Stadium bragging rights. For the first time in 19 months, Enunwa is expected to play...
The first sign Giancarlo Stanton can solve Yankees' jam
MIAMI — In a perfect world Giancarlo Stanton’s return to right field on Tuesday evening doesn’t end when the Yankees resume playing games in which the DH will be used....
Mets rookie dominates in return to bullpen
The Mets have a decent rotation in their bullpen. Robert Gsellman, Seth Lugo — two guys who saved the rotation in past seasons — and now Corey Oswalt are combining...
Yankees see a role this season for Justus Sheffield
Justus Sheffield has been moved from the Triple-A rotation to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre bullpen with an eye on the left-hander helping the Yankees in September after the rosters expand. “Hopefully he...
Beware of betting on Manny Machado and the Dodgers
Manny Machado … impact player. Just not the way everyone expected! When the Dodgers acquired Machado in mid-July, it was presumed the 26-year-old star shortstop would help put the defending...
Cops find 17 dogs, 11 skulls while busting alleged dog-fighting ring
Alabama police on Sunday uncovered what appeared to be a dog-fighting ring. Around 11:30 a.m., authorities responded to a complaint of dogs fighting in the Mulga area of Jefferson County,...
Jets coach explains the mystery behind his QB decision
Todd Bowles insists he’s not looking for a competitive edge in the preseason and he isn’t trying to keep a secret. The Jets coach merely waits until the night before...
Massage Envy faces new suit alleging it enabled employees' sexual misconduct
Six California women this week sued Massage Envy, the nation's largest massage franchise, for allegedly protecting employees who are accused of sexually assaulting clients, a report said Tuesday. A San...
Who's next? There's a daunting feeling around these Yankees
MIAMI — Common sense tells you there is no relationship to any of this, ache to pain to strain to train. This isn’t the flu, you know? There is no...
Suspect in Mollie Tibbetts' murder worked on farm owned by Iowa GOP family
The illegal immigrant who allegedly killed college student Mollie Tibbetts had worked for years at a farm owned by a prominent Iowa Republican family, a report said Tuesday night. Cristhian...
Dominic Smith wants to become a Mets solution
Dominic Smith wants to pressure the Mets. He wants to make it hard for them to not want him. Smith, whose Major League career resides somewhere between “disappointing” and “real...
Ex-prison nurse who had sex with inmate gets probation
NEW LONDON, Conn. — A former Connecticut prison nurse who had a sexual relationship with an inmate has been sentenced to two years of probation after pleading guilty to misdemeanor...
Breaking down betting options for 1st leg of FedEx Cup Playoffs
The FedEx Cup Playoffs begin Thursday at Ridgewood Country Club with 125 golfers beginning the four-tournament sprint to the $10 million top prize. Here are seven players suited to capture...
Priest accused of groping teen girl, sending nude pics of himself
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A Catholic priest who prosecutors said groped a 17-year-old girl from his Allentown, Pennsylvania, parish was arrested Tuesday and charged with assault and corruption of a minor,...
Low-numbered license plate sells for $410K at auction
REHOBOTH, Del. — Low-numbered Delaware license plates are in demand. Someone paid $410,000 for the plate bearing the number 20 when it went up for auction Sunday at the Rehoboth...
Taking a shot on the worst team in baseball
Pop star Ariana Grande’s new album “Sweetener” has a track titled “Pete Davidson,” a love song she wrote for her fiancé. The one-minute, 14-second ditty has the overjoyed Grande using...
Notorious baby-killer released after 30 years behind bars
ALBANY, N.Y. — A New York woman convicted of killing her infant daughter in the 1980s and suspected of killing seven of her eight other children has been released from...
Callaway on Wheeler dig: He could've overridden the shift call
After Zack Wheeler made his pitch Monday and got what he wanted, a soft-contact pop to left, he was pumped. But that excitement lasted about as long as it takes...
Ex-football player found not guilty in rape case
VERMILLION, S.D. — A former University of South Dakota football player has been found not guilty of attempted rape. The Argus Leader reports Clay County jurors announced the verdict Tuesday...