August 29, 2018
White cop convicted of murdering unarmed black teen sentenced to 15 years
DALLAS — A white former police officer was sentenced to 15 years in prison Wednesday night, after being convicted of murdering an unarmed 15-year-old boy when he fired into a...
Man allegedly beheaded girlfriend 'because she did not repent'
A man from Washington state beheaded his girlfriend in front of their 3-year-old daughter -- later telling cops he "had spoken with God" and been ordered to "strike down" the...
Michigan State coach was texting, Googling strip clubs before fatal crash: prosecutors
A Michigan State University strength and conditioning coach sparked a deadly car crash last year, which left a woman and her 5-year-old daughter dead — all because he was texting...
Inside the groundbreaking science used to identify 9/11 remains
The north tower was already billowing smoke when Mark Desire, then a 33-year-old criminalist with the city Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, made it to Ground Zero to assess...
Red Bulls' winning streak continues thanks to their bench
With a hot night complicating an already difficult schedule, Red Bulls coach Chris Armas turned to his bench. And it didn’t let the team down. Playing the penultimate game in...
BNP traders used Salt-N-Pepa lyrics as code to rig rates
Wall Street just can’t get enough of hip-hop sensation Salt-N-Pepa. For a five-year period ending in August 2012, traders at BNP Paribas at times pilfered lyrics from the all-female rap...
Michigan's new quarterback will be the difference vs. Notre Dame
VSiN’s Matt Youmans joins The Post’s College Bettor’s Guide for the 2018 season. He is the co-host of “The Edge,” weekdays 3-5 p.m. on VSiN.com and SiriusXM 204. Michigan (Pick)...
Who's paying in bitcoin at small businesses now?
I was getting my car washed the other day and there was a sign: “We accept bitcoin.” Bitcoin! For a $15 car wash! So I asked the cashier. She looked...
Knowledge is power for 1 team in Western Michigan vs. Syracuse
The Wildcat returns for his 22nd season in The Post. Including the 1997-2017 seasons in the Bettor’s Guide, Cat’s record in print stands at 595-498 (54.4 percent) against the spread....
Success Academy touts its 'voluntary diversity'
Charter-schools operator Success Academy said Wednesday that desegregating schools will come from providing better educational opportunities, not requirements from the city. While Department of Education desegregation proposals continue to roil...
Are stock market gains the result of corporate earnings?
Has the rise in corporate earnings justified the rich level of stock prices? Actually, no. In fact, the stock market’s recent ascent to new record levels has made the market...
Cuomo completely flopped in the Democratic debate
Cynthia Nixon was the clear winner of Wednesday’s Democratic gubernatorial debate, and not just because she had the easier job of offering lefty pie in the sky without the burden...
Papa John rips top execs, dishes on 'frat club' behavior
The latest dish from Papa John just got delivered with “extra sleaze.” Papa John’s founder John Schnatter is accusing a top director and senior executives of indulging in disgusting, “frat...
Dems better hope consumer confidence surveys are wrong
The Conference Board announced the other day that its Consumer Confidence Index rose in August to its highest level since October 2000. Eighteen years ago! And that means the index...
Browns cut Super Bowl champ as insider-trading scandal blows up
Browns linebacker Mychal Kendricks was released by the NFL team Wednesday night, hours after he was charged by federal prosecutors in Philadelphia with insider trading. Kendricks, who signed a one-year...
Pundits were laughably wrong about gas prices this summer
A lot happened this summer. Let me tell you about something that didn’t — gasoline prices didn’t go up. That’s important because a lot of pundits were saying the price...
Businessman headed to prison for drugging, raping co-worker at NYC hotel
A Japanese businessman was sentenced Wednesday to seven and a half years in prison for drugging and raping a co-worker at a Times Square hotel. Masakatsu Yukitoshi, a senior technology...
Yankees comatose again as they lose series to awful White Sox
A four-game sweep in Baltimore slipped further into the distance after the Yankees dropped a series in The Bronx to the White Sox, who came in 28 games under .500....
Moody's yanks credit rating of WeWork, cites lack of info
Bond-rating giant Moody’s is pulling its assessment of WeWork, saying the office space-sharing firm has given them “inadequate information” to properly evaluate their debt. The New York company, led by...
Boston College feels all signs are pointing to dream 2018 season
Steve Addazio sat at a table in the Yawkey Center on Boston College’s campus last fall after his football team had lost another ACC game to sink to 2-4 —...
Paul Singer's hedge fund values Sky at more than $34B
Billionaire investor Paul Singer’s Elliott Management believes British broadcaster Sky is worth more than $34 billion, according to a report by Britain’s takeover regulator. The valuation eclipses other bids made...
Celeb fashion house fired employee for being 'fat': suit
The founder of an Italian fashion house beloved by Taylor Swift and Gigi Hadid fired a female employee for being “fat” — while paychecks for women workers are anything but,...
Jack Nicklaus praises Tiger Woods for Trump comments
Legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus commended Tiger Woods on Wednesday for his comments about having "respect" for President Trump. “I couldn’t have agreed with Tiger more," said Nicklaus during an interview...
Roku tumbles on report of Amazon launching free video service
Roku shares sank 4.9 percent on Wednesday on a report that rival Amazon is launching a competing video service that’s free. The Seattle-based web giant is developing a free, advertising-supported...
Cop with epilepsy sues NYPD for discrimination
An epileptic cop is suing over her ouster — claiming she was discriminated against for her neurological disorder. Jessica Agosto, 40, joined the NYPD in July 2001 and had an...
Man arrested for allegedly strangling ex-Playboy model to death
Cops in Pittsburgh busted a man accused of strangling a former Playboy model near Philadelphia, authorities said Wednesday. Ex-con Jonathan Wesley Harris, 30, was picked up after getting off a...
Serena, Venus Williams set up early US Open sister showdown
Sibling showdown No. 30 is locked in. The matchup that everyone in the tennis world treasures — except for the two women involved — will take place Friday in Flushing...
Woman who shot boyfriend to give him 'nose job he wanted' convicted of murder
NEWPORT, Ky. — A Kentucky woman accused of killing her on-again, off-again boyfriend has been found guilty in the slaying for the second time. The Cincinnati Enquirer reports 27-year-old Shayna...
US Open heat breaks are more complicated than they sound
Don’t be late. The USTA installed its new extreme heat policy for a second straight day Wednesday, and finally revealed its harsh penalty for taking too much advantage of the...
David Price exits game after getting drilled by line drive
BOSTON — Once the Boston Red Sox were done hitting line drives all around Fenway Park, they started thinking more about one that knocked David Price out of the game....
A Yankees 'steal' might be reason to stay away from Bryce Harper
He wore a lime-green “Big Al Hits Dingers” T-shirt as the Yankees took batting practice Wednesday afternoon, and then Aaron Hicks met the inspiration himself. Forget about the usual pregame...
The stats that Dellin Betances downplays are mind-boggling
Dellin Betances doesn’t look at stats or trends or stretches. He goes out and pitches and determines how he feels. Right now, he is feeling awfully good. The Yankees reliever...
Teacher sued after having baby of student she adopted
A former high school student in Ohio is suing a teacher who allegedly groomed him for sex, adopted him and then had his baby, according to court records. The unnamed...
Cuomo has nerve to accuse others of pay-to-play schemes
With truly breathtaking chutzpah, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is accusing one of his opponents of pay-to-play politics. It’s hard to think of a better case of a pot looking to smear...
The best cheap neighborhoods in New York City
For a certain rarified class of home buyer, money is no object. For the rest of us, it’s nice to find a deal. Affordable shouldn’t mean unappealing, though. Exclusively for...
Family pleads for return of teen who allegedly ran off with coach
The family of a missing California girl who allegedly ran off with her wrestling coach is pleading for her return, according to reports. The 16-year-old student -- identified only by...
Orgies on overtime are proof NYCHA needs privatizing
A day after The Post exposed the fact that no city Housing Authority employee had been disciplined over the alleged on-the-clock orgies at the Throggs Neck Houses in The Bronx,...
Why is CNN avoiding the truth about Lanny Davis' lies?
Last Thursday, we asked how long it would take before Lanny Davis again changed his story about what his client, Michael Cohen, knows about President Trump. It turned out to...
NASA spacecraft spots next destination beyond Pluto
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A NASA spacecraft that explored Pluto has spotted its next target on the outskirts of our solar system. NASA this week revealed pictures taken by New...
Vacuum mogul Hoover's house is Chicago suburbs' priciest
Suck it up! We hear that Chicago’s Hoover estate is on the market for the first time in 90 years for $15.9 million. Its bona fides include being the Chicago...
Serial penthouse flipper Jim Payne strikes again in Soho
Angel investor Jim Payne has bought a smashing new Soho penthouse for $13.82 million, according to city property records. The 4,300-square-foot penthouse is at 52 Wooster St. — a boutique...
Dictator’s over-the-top summer home heads to auction block
A Stanford White-designed home — once owned by Philippines dictator Ferdinand Marcos and his shoe-loving wife Imelda — is going into pre-foreclosure auction with a $2.1 million opening bid. Maltz...
Dick Cavett slashes $13.5M off Hamptons estate price
Talk show legend Dick Cavett has lowered the price of his Montauk mansion by $13.5 million — a 22 percent discount. He listed Tick Hall, as the historic estate is...
Legendary ballerina selling adorable Hamptons cottage
Legendary ballet dancer Valentina Kozlova leapt to fame in 1979 when she dramatically defected to the United States while performing as a principal dancer with the Bolshoi Ballet in New...
Victoria’s Secret model could be your landlord for $5K per month
Restaurateur and model Alicia Rountree has put her Soho pad on the rental market for $5,000 a month. The one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit, on the second floor of 381 Broome St.,...
Mom arrested for fatally shooting 2-year-old daughter
A Georgia woman was charged with murder after she allegedly confessed to police that she fatally shot her 2-year-old daughter. Jennifer Bellah, 31, called authorities on Tuesday just before 6...
Mischa Barton went house hunting in the Hamptons
Actress Mischa Barton was spotted house hunting in the Hamptons with Douglas Elliman broker Aaron Curti. Patch first reported Barton's Long Island foray. The “O.C.” actress — who reportedly has homes...
Capitals players already bailing on possible White House visit
A handful of Capitals players don't need to wait for an invitation to President Trump's White House to give their RSVP. They have no interest in attending. While Trump has...
Money may really complicate a David Wright return
CHICAGO -- The Mets have dampened expectations on David Wright’s possible return, but the decision on whether to play in 2018 may ultimately belong to the former All-Star third baseman....
TV vet surprised to be juggling three big roles at once
Snaring a role in a primetime series is icing on the cake. But co-starring on three shows simultaneously? That’s a TV sugar overload for Michael Irby. The 45-year-old actor is...
Weight-loss study wants to pay participants to eat avocados
Get ready to guac out, avocado fans. People who sign up for a weight-loss study looking at avocado consumption can get paid for their efforts, Loma Linda University in California...
Trump reportedly promised Kim Jong Un official declaration to end Korean War
President Trump promised North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that he'd sign a declaration to officially end the Korean War during their June summit in Singapore, according to a new...
Science proves component in weed actually helps fight psychosis
LONDON — British scientists have unraveled how a non-intoxicating component of cannabis acts in key brain areas to reduce abnormal activity in patients at risk of psychosis, suggesting the ingredient...
My personality disorder nearly ruined me — but I survived
Maggy van Eijk was a successful journalist in her 20s when mental illness threatened her life, prompting multiple visits to the ER and nearly destroying her career. Now 28 and...
Boy swept in sewer sticks finger out of manhole and is saved
MADISON, Wis. — An 11-year-old boy sucked into a flooded Wisconsin storm sewer was saved when an eagle-eyed firefighter saw the boy's fingers pop through an opening in a manhole...
November's battle between right and left will be a preview of 2020
In this week’s gubernatorial primaries in Florida and last month’s in Georgia, both Republicans and Democrats picked certain losers. Or so would’ve gone the conventional wisdom in previous years. In...
Man tries to strangle woman who rejected him, bites off other guy's finger: cops
A man viciously attacked a woman who rejected him, bit off part of another man’s finger before assaulting a deputy taking him into custody Saturday while high on several drugs...
Americans mourn the passing of Senator John McCain
Sen. John McCain will lie in State at the Arizona State Capitol before being transported to Washington D.C. where he will be buried at the U.S. Naval Academy Cemetery in...
Woman gets extra time for trying to feed husband's ex to alligators
A North Carolina woman was found guilty after trying to feed the remains of her husband's ex-girlfriend to alligators, according to officials. Amanda Perry Hayes, who was previously convicted of...
Now PETA is targeting the late Queen of Soul
Drunk on its own delusions of power, PETA is lashing out. The animal-rights group — which recently broke hearts by declaring victory in the battle to shutter the 146-year-old Ringling...
Don’t waste your money donating to political fundraisers
If you were feeling philanthropic, where would you invest your cash? If you’re a thoughtful, well-adjusted person, your answer might be your local animal rescue, a food bank, a homeless...
Cops ID body parts found in bags in Bronx parks
The identity of a woman who was beaten to death and had her remains wrapped in plastic bags and dumped at two Bronx parks was released by police on Wednesday....
Mom killed in car crash after boyfriend cut brake lines to make crack pipe: cops
Police said a Pennsylvania mother of five was killed in a deadly car crash last week after her boyfriend cut her brake lines to fashion a crack pipe. Tammy Fox,...
Convicted FIFA boss's lawyer compares him to John McCain
The former president of Paraguay's soccer federation was sentenced Wednesday to 9 years behind bars -- the harshest penalty yet for the soccer officials swept up in the widespread FIFA...
Snapchat video of tots smoking blunt gets women arrested: cops
Two women in North Carolina were busted after a Snapchat video emerged in which they were allegedly passing a blunt to toddlers, according to officials. Michaela Pearson, 21, and Candice...
The 53 Jets who will make the team — and the surprise cuts
Wide receiver has been a position of weakness on the Jets for much of this decade. There were a few years of Santonio Holmes and Braylon Edwards or Brandon Marshall...
The last remaining Blockbuster will have its own beer
Unless you live in Bend, Ore., chances are you won’t be visiting a Blockbuster ever again. The small town is home to the last remaining location of the video-rental chain...
This Giants team is acing Pat Shurmur's chemistry exam
General manager Dave Gettleman and head coach Pat Shurmur inherited a Giants team that won three games in 2017 and lacked in many, many areas, including team chemistry. There was...
These badass grandmas are getting inked after 70
Like any person who just got their first tattoo, Paula Booth-Ellis feels proud to show off her ink. But unlike most tattoo newbies, Booth-Ellis isn’t a rebellious teen or a...
HBO kills off Cinemax's racy programming
With titillating shows such as “Taxicab Confessions” and “Cathouse,” Cinemax was once the best place for channel-surfing horndogs to get a late-night nudity fix. No longer. With ratings deflated by...
College allows freshmen to opt out of anti-stress program if too stressed
A Florida university is allowing incoming freshman to waive a required program that is aimed at lowering stress on campus if they are already too stressed, according to reports. Florida...
Primary debate between Cuomo and Nixon gets heated
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and challenger Cynthia Nixon squared off in their first and probably only Democratic primary debate — a contest as fiery as the scorching weather outside Hofstra University,...
Why you should ditch your on-again, off-again relationship
On-again, off-again relationships: good fun on TV, not so great for your mental health. People who experience “relationship cycling,” or repeatedly breaking up and getting back together with the same...
Cops say this is the suspected Billionaires’ Row burglar
This is the suspected burglar who leaped from the roof of a proposed Billionaires’ Row homeless shelter to the penthouse of a Paul Manafort-linked banker and ransacked the pad —...
Todd Frazier is becoming Mets' least bad free-agent signing
CHICAGO — Among the free agents signed by the Mets last offseason, Todd Frazier has come the closest to attaining respectability. A class that also included Jay Bruce, Anthony Swarzak,...
City Council approves bill to reactivate school speed cameras
The City Council approved legislation Wednesday to reactivate 140 speed cameras in Big Apple school zones before classes begin next week. The bill – which Mayor de Blasio plans to...
Judge tosses bond-rigging suit against big banks
A Manhattan federal judge gave a big win to Wall Street on Wednesday when it tossed out a class-action lawsuit against nine banks for rigging prices in a $9 trillion...
Employees at Waffle House filmed brawling over dirty dishes
It’s official: People really, really hate doing dishes. Employees at a Memphis Waffle House were filmed fighting behind the counter during Sunday’s breakfast rush after one of the workers reportedly...
Pair find heart-wrenching message in a bottle in river
A dad and son are looking for the author of a mysterious message in a bottle found in the River Thames in UK. James Herring and son Jack were on...
North America is about to get a 24-hour sex doll brothel
Should sex with dummies be illegal? Residents of Toronto are pondering that question as they prepare for the debut of Aura Dolls, billed as North America’s first brothel for knocking...
Cops arrest boy over shooting near middle school
DENVER — Police have arrested a boy in a shooting that critically injured a teenage boy outside of a Denver middle school. Police said Wednesday that the suspect is being...
Marines use 3-D printing to build concrete barracks in 40 hours
Marines have used a specialized 3D concrete printer to print a 500-square-foot barracks room in just 40 hours. The innovative project created the world’s first continuous 3D-printed concrete barracks, according...
Trump: We did 'fantastic' job with hurricane relief in Puerto Rico
President Trump said Wednesday he believes his administration "did a fantastic job" responding to Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico -- a day after the island's governor raised the disaster's death...
Alleged NYCHA orgy hostess is daughter of public housing exec
The NYCHA worker at the center of the agency's on-the-clock orgy scandal is the daughter of a prominent public-housing executive, according to sources. Assistant Resident Buildings Superintendent Brianne Pawson was...
Man loses arm after catching flesh-eating bacteria from raw fish
A 71-year-old man in South Korea had his left forearm amputated after he developed a fever and excruciating pain in his hand hours after eating raw fish. The unnamed patient,...
Kim Kardashian wannabe spent $550K to look bootylicious
Six pints of fat and half a million dollars later, this Kim Kardashian lookalike is done with surgery. “This minute for me is the most scary one,” the 26-year-old Jennifer...
Education department has failed special needs kids: judge
The city is systematically failing its most medically fragile kids, a judge said Wednesday in blasting the Department of Education. Special needs children are forced to stay home for much...
Sushi break helps Sloane Stephens survive US Open scare
It sounds fishy. Defending U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens survived a major second-round scare Wednesday against unknown qualifier Anhelena Kalinina -- aided by a mid-match snack of sushi. On another...
Virginia cop charged in death of 6-month-old daughter
A Virginia police officer turned himself into Maryland police on Tuesday and was charged with multiple counts of child abuse in the death of his 6-month-old daughter. Jason Colley, 38,...
It's too soon for #MeToo comebacks and other comments
From the right: The Reagan Right’s Summer of Sorrow This has been “an especially cruel season” for Reagan conservatives with the deaths of Charles Krauthammer and John McCain, laments The...
Disgraced Ohio State coach rips wife, reporters in wild Twitter tirade
Zach Smith could no longer stay silent. The disgraced former Ohio State assistant coach took to social media Wednesday and went off on a series of tirades, in which Smith...
The 53 Giants who are likely to survive new regime's final cuts
The practices during training camp are all important. The preseason games are more important, which is why Thursday night’s finale against the Patriots at MetLife Stadium is the last chance...
4-year-old girl dies in go-kart crash
DETROIT — Police say a 4-year-old girl was killed in a late-night go-kart crash when her father lost control on a Detroit street. Officials say the crash happened about 3...
Nurse fired after posting info about boy with measles online
HOUSTON — Texas Children’s Hospital officials say they’ve fired a nurse after she posted information on social media about a boy who’s suspected to have measles. The nurse working at...
Cancer-stricken teen wins battle with high school over blue wig
A Texas high school’s policy had everyone wigging out — for good reason. McKinney High School withdrew its request this week for a cancer-stricken student to leave her wig at...
Caretaker charged with dumping elderly woman out of wheelchair
HARTFORD, Conn. — A Connecticut woman is facing several charges for allegedly dumping an 83-year-old woman she was hired to care for out of her wheelchair. Christine Christensen posted $50,000...
There's still time for Yankees to add an outfield bat
Three quick thoughts: 1. The Yankees believe they will get Gary Sanchez and Didi Gregorius back soon, but enough uncertainty lingers with Aaron Judge’s wrist that it is possible they...
Oyster Bay sues former town lawyer for corruption
A Long Island community is suing a former town lawyer for negligence and malpractice, claiming he let a crooked businessman get away with a fraud scheme that cost it millions....
Produce-loving snake manages to hitch a ride in grocery store cart
Freakout in aisle 4! A customer at an upstate New York Wegmans was stunned to find that a snake had slithered into her shopping cart while she was picking out...
Woman in 'mock wedding' tricked into marrying stranger
A woman claims she was deceived into marrying a stranger in a “mock” wedding in China. The 21-year-old unidentified woman, from Hong Kong, said she was asked to play a...
Bow hunter mauled by wounded bear he shot and approached
BANNING, Calif. — Authorities say a bow hunter was mauled by a 300-pound black bear after he shot it with an arrow in the Southern California mountains. California Department of...
Fossil evidence shows ancient 'alien' wasp laid eggs in flies
It sounds like something out of the "Alien" movie series, but wasps that lived during the age of dinosaurs laid eggs inside fly pupae, with the wasps eating the flies...
Uber driver fatally shot man in self-defense: cops
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — An Uber driver in Florida claimed self-defense after he fatally shot a man who trailed his car and tried run him off the road, authorities said...
Police officer accused of leaving young sons in hot car
CROSS LANES, W.Va. — A West Virginia police officer has been accused of leaving his two children in a car while the temperature outside was around 84 degrees. News outlets...
Pilot performs 'Kiki Challenge' next to moving plane
A pilot has filmed the Kiki dance challenge to end all others — next to her moving plane. Alejandra Manriquez Pérez is filmed in the cockpit before jumping out onto...
Body of teen killed by MS-13 found a year later
The body of a teenage boy murdered last year by MS-13 gang members was found in Long Island Wednesday afternoon, officials said. The victim's corpse was discovered buried in a...
Man pleads not guilty in death of pregnant girlfriend
PUEBLO, Colo. — A Colorado man charged in the death of his pregnant girlfriend has pleaded not guilty. Donthe Lucas pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in court in Pueblo...
Don McGahn reportedly blindsided by Trump tweet on his departure
White House Counsel Don McGahn was reportedly blindsided by a tweet from President Trump Wednesday morning that he was out the door this fall. McGahn was not aware that Trump...
Goats prefer happy people who smile at them, study says
Don’t get bleat — we mean bleak — around a goat. Goats, just like dogs, prefer smiling friends over scowling jerks, according to a new study. Researchers in the UK...
McCain's widow, daughter bid tearful farewells at memorial service
John McCain’s widow, Cindy, daughter, Meghan, and other family members bade emotional farewells to the late senator on Wednesday as they stood at his flag-draped coffin during the first of...
Jets trade Teddy Bridgewater to Saints, get third-round pick
Teddy Time did not last very long in New York. The Jets traded quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to the Saints on Wednesday, the team announced. They also sent the Saints a...
Graham says Trump complimented his McCain speech
WASHINGTON - Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) revealed that he received a call from President Trump Tuesday complimenting the heartfelt speech he gave about his best friend in the Senate, the...
Giuliani slams Romania's effort to fight corruption
President Trump’s lawyer Rudy Giuliani sent a letter to Romanian President Klaus Iohannis slamming the notoriously crooked country’s new efforts to fight corruption, a new report said Wednesday. The letter,...
It's time to finally change the stupidest rule in all of sports
It is that time of year once again, in which I rail against the worst rule in sports. Sorry for the repetitiveness, but until this changes, as Sept. 1 approaches,...
Canadian transit cops choke man for trying to use girlfriend's card
Video footage has surfaced showing transit security officers aggressively subduing a man while a woman desperately tries to help him. According to witnesses, the man had attempted to use his...
Cuomo digs up old clips of Nixon praising him for new ad
Videotape never forgets. Just hours before Gov. Andrew Cuomo and challenger Cynthia Nixon face off in their first — and likely only — Democratic primary debate, the two-term incumbent's campaign...
ITC eliminates US tariffs on Canadian paper mills
The International Trade Commission on Wednesday nixed US tariffs that had been slapped on the Canadian paper mills earlier this year — a win for domestic newspapers that have lately...
Dennis Shields' cause of death ruled 'undetermined'
The cause of death of Bethenny Frankel’s boyfriend Dennis Shields has been ruled “undetermined” – because an autopsy wasn’t performed, officials said Wednesday. The city’s Chief Medical Examiner Barbara Sampson...
Archbishop who called on Pope to resign says he's 'at peace'
The archbishop who called on Pope Francis to resign for allegedly covering up claims of sexual abuse broke his silence on Wednesday -- saying he isn’t acting out of revenge...
Feds probe whether fugitive financier paid Chris Christie with laundered funds
The Malaysian playboy financier who's on the lam after being charged for his alleged role in a multibillion-dollar embezzlement scheme may have laundered tens of millions of dollars to pay...
NYPD cop accused of beating up homeless teen, lying about attack
An NYPD cop was busted Wednesday for allegedly beating up a handcuffed homeless teen in Chelsea then lying about the attack in paperwork and to his supervisors, officials said. Officer...
NYPD detective could lose weeks of vacation for challenging cop to fight
An embattled NYPD detective faces the loss of 25 vacation days and a year on departmental probation for misconduct that included challenging a fellow cop to fight him at a...
The Packers are paying Aaron Rodgers $80M — in the next 6 months
The Packers traded Brett Hundley, their backup quarterback, to the Seahawks on Wednesday morning. They then worked on cementing their starter for quite a long while. Green Bay and Aaron...
Jumaane Williams blasts Kathy Hochul as a 'rubber stamp' for Cuomo
In the lone televised Democratic primary debate for lieutenant governor, challenger Jumaane Williams attacked incumbent Kathy Hochul as a “rubber stamp” and ceremonial ribbon-cutter for Gov. Cuomo. “I believe the...
Paulina Gretzky, CBS Sports star clap back at online haters
"Our joint statement on a recent meme: Hi Haters 😏."
Cave diver prepares to sue Elon Musk over 'pedo' claim
Elon Musk’s bizarre Twitter feud with a rescue diver in Thailand may soon land him in court. British frogman Vern Unsworth — who was branded a “pedo guy” by Musk...
Farewell memorials begin for John McCain
Grieving family, friends and constituents gathered Wednesday at Arizona’s Capitol to pay their respects to the late Sen. John McCain, the first of two days of services before he leaves...
Manafort whines about news coverage, wants trial moved
Paul Manafort wants his upcoming trial moved out of Washington, DC, claiming he won’t get a fair trial due to the “unrelenting news coverage” – including one of President Trump’s...
These photos capture the craziness of Burning Man
Every year, thousands gather in the Nevada desert for Burning Man, the free-spirited bacchanalia where people prance around in outlandish costumes, build massive art installations, watch fantastical performances and generally...
Dog shockingly survives being dragged 600 feet by car
CCTV footage shows a small dog being struck and dragged by a car in the United Kingdom. Amazingly, despite being dragged for 600 feet, the small animal survived with only...
Man claims he had affair with dad accused of killing wife, kids
A man is claiming he had a 10-month-long affair with the Colorado dad accused of slaying his pregnant wife and their two toddler daughters. The anonymous man from Loveland, Colorado,...
Yankees may have just caught huge wild-card break
The Yankees' chances of hosting and winning a potential wild-card game just improved. In the span of two days, the Oakland A's have placed starting pitchers Sean Manaea and Brett...
Deputies arrested for taking guns into Mexico for safety on vacation
Two married Georgia deputies were arrested in Mexico for bringing their guns across the border for their safety, officials said Monday. Crisp County sheriff’s Deputies Martelle Davis, 36, and Shawana...
Scientists shocked by stingray's spectacular virgin birth
In a shocking scientific discovery, a female eagle ray has given birth without having contact with a male for nine years. We repeat, nine years. That’s not a typo. Sea...
US soccer legend Clint Dempsey is done
SEATTLE — Former U.S. national team captain and Seattle Sounders striker Clint Dempsey has announced his retirement, effective immediately. In a statement issued Wednesday by the Sounders, the 35-year-old Dempsey...
29-year-old mom dies during botched Brazilian butt lift
A British mom-of-three died after a cosmetic butt lift surgery at a Turkish clinic. Leah Cambridge, 29, collapsed shortly after the start of the $4,000 operation. The clinic in Turkey...
From Brady to Rodgers to Darnold: Biggest hype yet for Jets QB
Sam Darnold has a fan in Tony Romo -- a big fan. Romo, the former Cowboys quarterback, who is now CBS’ lead analyst, believes that the Jets rookie could be...
NYCHA suspends employees over alleged workplace orgies
NYCHA officials suspended two employees tied to the alleged on-the-clock sex parties at a Bronx housing project, sources tell The Post. The two have been sent home without pay for...
Bloomberg to headline Democratic fundraiser in Pennsylvania
Former Mayor Mike Bloomberg will headline a Democratic Party fundraiser in Pennsylvania in October – as the anti-Trump billionaire mulls a presidential run in 2020, according to a report. Bloomberg,...
Nearly all Native American women in Seattle have been raped, coerced into sex: survey
A shocking new report revealed a disturbing number of Native American and Alaska Native women in Seattle who say they’ve been raped or experienced sexual violence. The survey, conducted by...
Google Maps names Senate building after McCain
Who needs Congress? The Russell Senate Office Building has already been named for Sen. John McCain -- on Google Maps. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer proposed the name change after...
Florida primary winner says voting for black opponent would 'monkey this up'
Florida GOP Rep. Ron DeSantis — the Republican nominee for governor backed by President Trump — warned voters Wednesday not to “monkey this up” by electing Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum,...
Lions mysteriously cut ex-Giant a day after signing him
One of the shortest tenures in NFL history ranks among its most mysterious. Robert Ayers was signed by the Lions late Monday morning, and took part in that day's practice,...
Journalist handcuffed and told to 'act like a lady' for filming incident
Last month, police detained Susan Greene, a reporter and editor for The Colorado Independent, for taking pictures while they attended to a nearly naked man on the sidewalk. She was...
Weed beer is near, and it’s gonna be weird
Would you drink marijuana-infused beer? Beer companies think so, but they are going to have to navigate a hazy path of rules and regulations to find out. Two Roots Brewing...
Man dead, woman injured when Jet Ski crashes in the Bronx
One man is dead and a woman injured after a late night watercraft accident in The Bronx on Tuesday, officials said. A 30-year-old man was driving his Jet Ski with...
Dad pleads guilty to killing his 6-week-old infant son
A Missouri man pleaded guilty this week to killing his infant son by shoving his fingers down the baby's throat. Robert James Burnette, 21, claimed he was trying to stop...
Charges dropped against woman who sparked brawl over botched eyebrow job
Brooklyn prosecutors on Wednesday dropped assault charges against the woman whose botched eyebrow wax sparked a racially-charged brawl at a nail salon earlier this month. After interviewing witnesses and watching...
Dropping an F-bomb on this beach could cost you $500
A dirty mouth at this one South Carolina beach city could cost you more than just a slap on the wrist. Those who use profanity while cruising Myrtle Beach may...
Peter Thiel wades into midterms with six-figure donation to RNC
Billionaire Republican Peter Thiel has forked over his first six-figure donation in the 2018 midterm election cycle, according to new Federal Election Commission records. Thiel, a venture capitalist and philanthropist,...
Super Bowl champ charged in $1.2M insider-trading scheme
PHILADELPHIA — Cleveland Browns linebacker Mychal Kendricks has been charged with using insider trading tips from an acquaintance to make about $1.2 million in illegal profits on four major trading...
Yahoo is still reading some of your emails
It’s not unheard of for email service providers to read users’ emails to target them with better-tailored ads that would help the company make more money. Google did it for...
Jersey town divided over billboard calling Trump 'the idiot'
New Jersey residents are up in arms over a billboard for a documentary about President Trump – titled “Our Leader the Idiot.” The man behind the ad in Union Township...
First edition of 'Pride and Prejudice' is going up for auction
A first edition of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" is expected to fetch up to $23,390 at auction. The classic novel, which consistently appears near the top of lists of...
NATO considers naming new headquarters after John McCain
NATO is considering naming the alliance’s new headquarters in Brussels after the late Sen. John McCain, according to CNN. Tom Tugendhat, a member of the Conservative party in the UK...
Guy who cut off nose, ears to look like living skull says he 'shouldn't be judged'
A Colombian man sliced off his nose and mutilated his face to look like a skeleton. Eric Yeiner Hincapié Ramírez, 22, has renamed himself Kalaca Skull, after two years worth...
US Open punishes female player for flashing sports bra on court
French tennis star Alize Cornet took her shirt off for about three seconds in the middle of her first-round match at the US Open on Tuesday — and got penalized...
Odell Beckham tells LeBron he feels like a 'zoo animal' with fame
Odell Beckham has seen life change before his very eyes over the last four years, specifically as an athlete living in the digital age with 3.71 million Twitter followers. Appearing...
Dog owner who used pet-sitting service finds shirtless men, lube in living room
A dog owner in Colorado claims that when he used a dog-sitting service to care for his dog while he was away, he came home to find shirtless men, a...
Newlywed couple killed on way to honeymoon
A newlywed couple from Utah was killed in a tragic car crash while on the way to their honeymoon after the new bride apparently dozed off at the wheel, according...
Dick's Sporting Goods takes hit from tighter gun controls
Dick’s Sporting Goods reported a bigger-than-expected drop in quarterly same-store sales and forecast further declines this year due to tighter controls on gun sales, sending its shares down 8 percent....
Top prospect takes on Mets, WFAN host after big-league denial
Typical for a big slugger, if Peter Alonso is going down, he's going down swinging. The Mets' No. 2 prospect and most major league-ready power hitter will not get the call...
Scientists may have found a 'ghost' black hole from another universe
It’s common knowledge that, because of the speed at which light travels, we can see things in space that aren’t even there anymore. If we peer at a distant galaxy...
The Devils and Martin Brodeur are back together
Martin Brodeur is coming home. The legendary Devils goalie, who is going to get inducted in the Hockey Hall of Fame in a few months, is returning to New Jersey...
Pope Francis: Church didn't do enough to stop pedophile priests
Pope Francis lamented on Wednesday how church officials in Ireland didn’t do enough to stop predator priests from abusing children -- in his first public appearance since the bombshell accusation...
Queens man wanted for stabbing mother of his children
A Queens man stabbed the mother of his children in an early morning attack Tuesday, cops said. Juan Portoviejo, 33, is wanted for stabbing his ex-girlfriend multiple times in the...
Young girls groped by pack of men at water park: cops
Four young girls were allegedly groped by a pack of men at a popular Long Island water park, authorities said this week. The group of men “subjected female juveniles to...
White House counsel Don McGahn to exit role
White House counsel Don McGahn — who threatened to quit earlier this year if President Trump fired special counsel Robert Mueller — will exit the administration this autumn. “White House...
China is withholding samples of deadly new flu virus
Diseases can spread incredibly rapidly throughout a population and as past outbreaks of infectious diseases have demonstrated it’s incredibly important that scientists have time to prepare for new strains so...
Homeless vet sues couple who raised $400K for him on GoFundMe
The homeless veteran who helped a stranded motorist has filed a lawsuit against the woman and her boyfriend to stop them from spending what remains from a $400,000 GoFundMe campaign...
Trump claims China hacked Clinton's emails without proof
President Donald Trump claimed, without offering evidence, early Wednesday that China hacked Hillary Clinton’s emails – warning that the Justice Department must take action or risk losing credibility. “Hillary Clinton’s...
Johnny Manziel reveals how he really felt about the Browns
Johnny Manziel may have told the Browns on draft night he wanted to "wreck this league" with them, but upon arriving in Cleveland four years ago, the former first-round draft...
Fire breaks out on Greek passenger ferry
ATHENS, Greece — A fire broke out on a ferry sailing to the island of Crete from mainland Greece early Wednesday, forcing hundreds of passengers to don life vests and...
The Americas lead in worldwide gun deaths: study
CHICAGO — Gun deaths worldwide total about 250,000 yearly and the United States is among just six countries that make up half of those fatalities, a study found. The results...
My 'big break' in porn was a nightmare
Jenny Blighe’s first professional porn film will be her last. What was supposed to be her “big break” in the adult film industry turned into a nightmare for Blighe, who...
US military says airstrike in Somalia killed three al Shabaab militants
NAIROBI - United States forces conducted an air strike in coordination with Somalia’s army that killed three al Shabaab fighters, the U.S. military said on Wednesday. “We currently assess no...
Workers die in scaffolding collapse at hotel near Disney World
ORLANDO, Fla. — Two construction workers fell to their deaths when scaffolding collapsed above the sixth floor of a hotel under construction near Disney World early Wednesday. A third worker...
Crusty 10-year-old cotton swab removed from patient's ear
A doctor shared footage of an unusual ear-cleaning procedure. According to the patient, a cotton swab had been stuck in their ear for 10 years and had been causing pain...
This is sadly what qualifies as Greg Bird progress
By comparison, the quest for the Holy Grail was child’s play compared to Greg Bird’s search for consistency during the 2018 Yankees season. The discovery didn’t come Tuesday. Bird started...
Yankees' 'premium player' came up big before Walker's heroics
The question to Yankees manager Aaron Boone was simple. Did you ever think Aaron Hicks, he of the 43 career homers entering 2018, was capable of 22 home runs in...
The eternally mocked Jets actually got something right
Reams of newspaper print space, as well as TV and radio air time, have been dedicated to criticism of the Jets over the years. If we’re being honest, they often...
Maria Sharapova struggles but finds a way to beat old nemesis
If there ever was a year Maria Sharapova could stumble at night in Flushing, it was Wednesday at the new Louis Armstrong Stadium. Sharapova, suffering through an injury-prone year, came...
This is just the beginning of Ohio State's turmoil
The wide receivers coach has been fired. The head coach is serving a three-game suspension and, aside from one meeting, hasn’t been allowed around the team for nearly a month....
Wisconsin and the Over is the right bet
Wisconsin opens Friday as a huge, 36¹/₂-point favorite at home vs. Western Kentucky. But the Badgers’ win total is a far-more-manageable 9¹/₂, which many bettors are jumping on to the...
How an ice bath in the nude helped Novak Djokovic advance
Tennis etiquette dictates showing your opponent new balls during the match. Novak Djokovic is nothing if not polite. Djokovic, the No. 6 seed and U.S. Open favorite, looking woozy in...
The NFL preseason is a sham
If you’re a Giants or Jets fan and you’re poised to hang out on the couch Thursday night to watch their respective preseason finales, you know exactly what you’re going...
It's make-or-break time for Michigan and Jim Harbaugh
Michigan was back. Favorite son Jim Harbaugh had returned. An on-campus coronation followed. Only championships could be next. “There are no turnarounds at Michigan,” Harbaugh, the former NFL quarterback and...
Yankees are living on the edge
Life as a Yankee must feel often like occupying a mansion perched on the edge of a cliff: You get every amenity you could possibly want, and you’re never far...
California sets goal of 100 percent clean energy by 2045
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California would accelerate its efforts to generate most of the state's energy from carbon-free sources and set a goal of phasing out fossil fuels entirely by 2045...
In-depth look at why NFL scoring may be in for a fall
Dress rehearsals in the NFL preseason may be a thing of the past. Many coaches decided against exposing their most important weapons to serious injury last week. Sports bettors, particularly...
30 years later, classmates can't find buried time capsule
COLOMA, Mich. — Ex-classmates in Michigan reunited to uncover a time capsule they buried 30 years ago only to be unable to find it. The Herald-Palladium reports the seven classmates...
Frances Tiafoe gets his US Open breakthrough
Frances Tiafoe fought to his first-ever singles victory at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Tuesday. One gets the feeling it won’t be the last for the rising...
Martha McSally wins GOP nomination for Arizona's US Senate seat
PHOENIX — Rep. Martha McSally won the Republican nomination for Arizona's US Senate seat on Tuesday, setting up a November contest with Democratic Rep. Kyrsten Sinema. Republicans picked the candidate...
Cops seeking woman accused of setting fires inside Midtown hotel
A woman set three small blazes inside a Midtown hotel on Tuesday, authorities said. The suspect lit a fire inside a room of the Staybridge Suites at 340 W. 40th...
Jacob deGrom does everything but still can't get a win
CHICAGO — Jacob deGrom’s one-man show was impressive Tuesday night, but predictably, it didn’t end with a “W” next to the ace right-hander’s name. Actually, it didn’t end with a...
Astros veteran will get his revenge on the A's
Debating whether or not to watch the debate? In the latest discussion of the issues that will change not one voter’s mind, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and primary rival Cynthia “Sex...
Nets coach will be focusing in on fixing one important weakness
The Nets made the second-biggest jump in the NBA’s Eastern Conference last season, but coach Kenny Atkinson knows it could’ve been much bigger if they hadn’t given away so many...
US soldier to plead guilty to trying to help ISIS
HONOLULU — A soldier based in Hawaii who is accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State group and fixating on videos of beheadings and suicide bombings planned to plead...
MS-13 gang member arrested after re-entering US illegally
A previously deported member of the dangerous MS-13 gang was arrested Saturday in Arizona when border agents caught him after he illegally crossed the border, officials said. Reyes Guzman-Umanzor, 35,...
Woman accused of stealing $13K from inmate's bank account
WEST MONROE, La. — A Louisiana woman is accused of obtaining an inmate's power of attorney and taking more than $13,000 out of his bank account. The News-Star reported Monday...
Eating cheese and red meat is actually good for you
Grill up that steak and roll out a wheel of cheddar — because red meat and cheese are back on the menu for healthy living. Researchers at McMaster University in...
New scan can predict risk of heart attacks five years in advance
A new scan can predict heart attack risks five years in advance. Experts say the “game-changing” advance spots problems in one in ten patients currently getting the all-clear. It scours...
Bag of body parts found in second Bronx park in less than a week
A garbage bag containing a human foot was found in a Bronx park on Tuesday — not far from a similarly gruesome find last week, sources said. A bag with...
Eugenie Bouchard rolls despite being hidden on a back court
The USTA didn’t give Eugenie Bouchard a wild card last week, making her fight her way into the main draw via last week’s qualifiers. Then it placed the 24-year-old Montreal...