August 31, 2018
FBI arrests 5 from New Mexico compound on firearms charges
SANTA FE, N.M. — The FBI on Friday arrested five former residents of a ramshackle compound in New Mexico on firearms and conspiracy charges as local prosecutors dropped charges in...
USOC chief calls for another shakeup at USA Gymnastics
DENVER — The new CEO of the U.S. Olympic Committee is calling for another shakeup in the leadership at USA Gymnastics in the wake of the Larry Nassar sex-abuse scandal....
Saudi Arabia may build border wall with Qatar over terrorism
Saudi Arabia is weighing whether to cut off Qatar — literally — by constructing a canal along its entire border, reports said Friday. The move, if pushed through, would turn...
Aaron Boone's tirade ignites Yankees to big comeback win
The kick to the stomach on Thursday night was more than still lingering on Friday evening. Something about watching Dellin Betances give up three runs and two homers in the...
NYCHA tenants flood prosecutors with cries for help
Since forging a deal that would force the city to make improvements at its beleaguered Housing Authority, Manhattan federal prosecutors have been flooded with letters by desperate tenants begging them...
Ex-postal worker 'too injured to work' allegedly seen lugging goods to flea market
A onetime postal worker who claimed that an on-the-job accident left him too injured to work has been discovered toiling away in New York City flea markets, allegedly spending his...
Sonos' pricey new speaker is a sound investment
At first glance, the new Sonos Beam doesn’t look like a bargain. It’s a new smart speaker from a company whose reputation is for making sleek home audio setups, rather...
Feds claim chiropractor brothers bilked patients out of $80M
Two chiropractors from Middletown spent years bilking taxpayers out of $80 million by recommending patients wear cumbersome back braces even when they didn’t need them — among other “fraudulent billing...
US will sign trade deal with Mexico, continue Canada talks
Team Trump will proceed with a trade deal with Mexico but continue negotiations with Canada after US and Canadian officials failed to reach an agreement on Friday — as President...
Smith & Wesson's strong quarter stuns Wall Street
Maybe there’s hope for gun companies, after all. Smith & Wesson parent American Outdoor Brands stunned Wall Street on Friday with unexpectedly strong quarterly results and a brighter financial outlook,...
Wells Fargo vows to take 'appropriate action' amid gender bias probe
Wells Fargo said it would take “any appropriate action” following a wide-ranging probe into gender bias at the bank after several female employees reportedly raised complaints about discrimination. The pledge...
Walmart rolls out shipping changes to rein in costs
Walmart will get you your online order, unless it costs too much to ship, and then it will tell you it’s out of stock, according to a Wall Street Journal...
NYCHA worker's son is one of more than 1K kids poisoned by lead
Last year, NYCHA worker Sherron Paige got the phone call that every parent dreads. A city Health Department worker told the Brooklyn woman that her then-4-year-old son had lead poisoning....
Serena blows out sister Venus to cruise into 4th round of US Open
Serena Williams kept booming big shots for winners, never allowing herself to feel sorry for the overmatched player on the other side. So what if it happened to be her...
These performers hit all the right notes at Aretha Franklin's funeral
An impressive parade of music stars — from country and pop to R&B and gospel — socked it to us with their soul as they paid respect Friday to Aretha...
Cops ID woman who fell on Queens street
An elderly woman found injured and disoriented after falling in Queens Wednesday night has been identified and reunited with her family, police said. She fell at Kissena Boulevard and Holly...
Rafael Nadal proves greatness in match-changing marathon rally
Nineteen times, the ball was hammered at Rafael Nadal, deep into the corners. Karen Khachanov was making a desperate attempt to prolong the third-set tiebreaker, and 19 times, Nadal —...
Aaron Boone squats like a catcher during epic ejection
Aaron Boone got ejected Friday night, then got his money's worth. The Yankees manager got tossed from the dugout by home plate ump Nic Lentz in the bottom of the...
Prosecutors say NYCHA keeps dropping ball on lead
The city’s embattled Housing Authority is still violating lead-safe work practice requirements it agreed to follow as part of a multibillion dollar legal settlement, federal prosecutors charged in court papers...
Why America's farewells to John McCain are so fond
Warm remembrances of Sen. John McCain have been filling the political air since his death last weekend. They'll continue through his the memorial service in Phoenix, his funeral Saturday at...
'It's Always Sunny's funniest moments heading into Season 13
"It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia” isn’t a polite show ��� it brims with off-color jokes and characters who are objectively awful people. But for 13 seasons, it’s somehow outlasted more...
Campaign-finance laws are hopelessly confusing when it comes to hush money
Donald Trump's critics say his defense of hush payments to women who claim to have had sex with him betrays a misunderstanding of campaign finance law. If so, it is...
Cuomo's doing nothing about the burdens that drive people to flee New York
Making a case for a third term, Gov. Cuomo argued Wednesday that New York “has always been the progressive capital” of the nation and the alternative to President Trump’s conservative...
Dramatic video shows Austin bomber blowing himself up
Authorities released video on Friday showing the heartstopping moment when cops in Texas caught up to the Austin bomber -- and he detonated his very last explosive. "Van's made contact...
Suspect in 12-year-old's murder in South Carolina busted in Brooklyn
A man was arrested in Brooklyn on Friday in connection with the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old girl in South Carolina last week, police said. Michael Christian Barclay, 31, of...
For 'the whole story,' trust the tabloids more than the mayor
Mayor de Blasio was at it again Friday, telling WNYC’s Brian Lehrer, “I don’t think New Yorkers believe that every tabloid’s cover tells them the whole story.” Yes, Mr. Mayor:...
Calling out Harvard's righteous racism
‘No American should be denied admission to school” because of race, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said while filing a Justice Department statement of interest in the landmark discrimination lawsuit against...
Betsy DeVos is getting savaged for closing campus kangaroo courts
A judicial process that doesn’t allow the accused to cross-examine his accuser or reliably see the evidence against him is a civil libertarian’s nightmare. It traduces every principle of fairness...
'Mayans' star had a rough start learning to ride a Harley
Mayans MC | Tuesday, 10 p.m., FX Ezekiel “EZ” Reyes (J.D. Pardo), the protagonist of the “Sons of Anarchy” spinoff “Mayans MC,” was supposed to have an easy life. He...
Bakery owner accused in murder-for-hire plot to kill business partner
Sounds like this murder-for-hire plot was only half-baked. Officials charged a Georgia bakery owner Thursday for allegedly orchestrating a violent hit on his business partner in order to gain control...
Cuomo's latest contemptible pander
‘Workers have rights!” Gov. Cuomo thundered during Wednesday’s debate as he all but promised to create a new employee entitlement, this time for bereavement leave. The gov said he’s still...
'Billions' star's quirky hobby: watching couples fight
Actor Dan Soder might be better known as the affable finance bro Mafee on Showtime’s “Billions,” which just began filming its fourth season. But the 35-year-old Astoria resident also has...
Democratic Socialist candidate under fire for allegedly lying about her past
A state Senate candidate in Brooklyn vying to unseat an eight-term incumbent by riding the coattails of Democratic Socialist superstar Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has come under fire for allegedly embellishing stories...
Man claims to be baby who vanished 32 years ago
A man reportedly wants to prove that he's a Colorado baby who disappeared from his crib more than three decades ago -- but authorities have expressed doubts about his claims....
NYPD's first black twin-sister cops become detectives
The NYPD’s first female African-American twin cops are now both detectives. NYPD cop Michelle Jones was promoted to detective specialist during Friday's afternoon ceremony at police headquarters, where she was...
Neil Patrick Harris and Lady Bunny are pumped and primped for 'Wigstock'
Here come the sequins, stilettos and big hair — Wigstock is back! After more than a decade’s absence, the iconic counterculture drag festival returns Saturday to South Street Seaport’s Pier...
10 NYC Labor Day activities that are so much better than working
It’s time to pack up the beach towels and take your final sips of rosé, because Labor Day weekend has arrived, marking the unofficial end of summer. Luckily, there’s plenty...
Owners can't wait any longer to dump fantasy underperformers
The running joke in fantasy baseball, or any late-season fantasy league for that matter, is the abuse of Dan Fouts’ quote from Adam Sandler’s “The Waterboy”: “Last game of the...
Take a 'You' Turn from this millennial stalker soap
Greg Berlanti’s new series, “You,” checks off many of the stalker-drama tropes. But hey, it airs on Lifetime — which is only giving its loyal viewers what they want —...
Jets cut loose veteran linebackers as roster trim begins
The Jets began paring their roster Friday by cutting 18 players. There will be more cuts Saturday as they trim the roster to 53 players by 4 p.m. There were...
Giants are even making Davis Webb sweat out his backup job
Already, it is clear Pat Shurmur is not interested in publically evaluating his depth chart. Even what seems to be obvious is not up for discussion. All summer, Eli Manning...
7 canned cocktails to guzzle this Labor Day weekend
The best way to play bartender on this national day of leisure? Drag out the cooler and fill it with canned cocktails. Yep, they’re a thing — and quite drinkable,...
My dad is a devil worshiper
Amber Daniels is just a normal teenage girl — except her dad is a devil worshiper. The 35-year-old father runs a 15-person Satanist church out of their family home in Oklahoma City,...
Trump cuts funding for UN Palestinian refugee agency
Team Trump plans to cut nearly $300 million in funding for the UN agency that helps Palestinian refugees, ending decades of US support. The State Department announced Friday that the...
Fantasy baseball advantage can be found in most unlikely place
We’re at a point in the fantasy baseball season at which you’re looking for help in every nook and cranny of the waiver wire. You’re willing to consider picking up...
Here's how to lose weight without changing what you eat
Burning fat might not be about what you eat, but when you eat it. Eating a late breakfast and early dinner could help your body torch more fat — even...
I was made scapegoat: Ex-coach blasts Jets in blistering interview
Pepper Johnson knows who is standing in the way of the Jets — just about everyone. The former Giants/Jets linebacker, who spent two seasons (2015-16) as the Jets' defensive line...
Meteorologist attacks TV anchor who accused her of hitting on husband: cops
This newsroom feud deserves its own segment. A West Virginia weather girl attacked the station's TV news anchor — cracking her skull in a wild brawl — because the anchor...
How Barclays Center stole the spotlight in NYC's boxing world
There was plenty of head-scratching when the executives of Barclays Center announced boxing would be part of its regular programming once the arena opened in 2012. Fast forward six years...
Russia-backed separatist leader killed in Ukraine cafe bombing
MOSCOW — A blast in a war-themed cafe in eastern Ukraine on Friday killed the most prominent leader of the Russia-backed separatists who have fought Ukrainian forces since 2014, rebel...
What TV shows to watch this Labor Day
There’s nothing wrong with lounging on the couch and watching TV — especially on Labor Day, or what’s considered summer’s “last gasp.” If you’re planning on doing just that, here’s...
Cook less, party more on Labor Day with these ridiculously easy recipes
When there’s family in town and friends to feed, Labor Day can become a little too literal — a day of actual labor. This year, in hopes of dialing down...
Stud freshman QB gets the reins as Rutgers looks to break out
This was early in the spring, before Artur Sitkowski would prove worthy of becoming the first true freshman to start in Week 1 under center at Rutgers in 17 years,...
All area Amtrak trains will return to Penn Station
All aboard Amtrak -- at Penn Station again. All area Amtrak trains, some of which had been running out of Grand Central Terminal this past summer because of construction, will...
Mom allegedly killed daughters in 'unimaginable tragedy'
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A woman has been indicted on murder charges in the deaths of her two baby daughters two years apart. A Fairbanks grand jury Wednesday indicted Stephany Lafountain,...
Teacher arrested in road rage case had loaded handgun in classroom: cops
Authorities arresting a middle school teacher this week in connection with a road rage incident found a loaded handgun inside his classroom, police said. After a months-long investigation, Charles Ha...
Man convicted again for killing guy who answered ad for sex with pregnant wife
An Illinois man was convicted for first-degree murder – again – for shooting dead a man who allegedly went to his house to pay for sex with his then-pregnant wife....
'Willy Wonka,' four others busted in massive ATM theft ring
SALEM, Mass. — Massachusetts authorities say they have shut down a multistate ATM and vehicle theft ring run by a career criminal known as Willy Wonka or “the Chocolate Man.”...
Theresa May's awkward dancing rivals Elaine's 'Seinfeld' moves
British Prime Minister Theresa May busted out some cringe-inducing dance moves while visiting Africa — prompting the internet to collectively groan Friday. The rhythm-challenged politician was visiting Nairobi, Kenya on...
Deputy accused of soliciting sex from woman he arrested
ATLANTA — A county sheriff’s deputy has been arrested and fired for allegedly soliciting sex from a woman he arrested. Local media report Monroe County sheriff’s deputy Bill Miller was...
Tiger Woods chasing early Dell leader in search of redemption
NORTON, Mass. — Keegan Bradley managed to forget about the way he played last week and started a new FedEx Cup playoff event Friday with high hopes. Tiger Woods switched...
Teen threatened school in Instagram selfies: cops
LAKELAND, Fla. — Authorities in Florida say a 16-year-old boy posted selfies online with captions that threatened his high school. News outlets report the Kathleen High School student was arrested...
Trump Jr. blames Dems for Mollie Tibbetts' death
Ignoring her family’s request that her death -- allegedly at the hands of an illegal Mexican immigrant -- not be politicized, Donald Trump Jr. penned a fire-breathing anti-immigrant screed for...
Bill Clinton remembers Aretha Franklin as the 'voice of a generation'
DETROIT – Former President Bill Clinton gushed about how he and Hillary were “Aretha groupies” long before ever taking office as he paid tribute to the Queen of Soul at...
NYPD names third black female assistant chief in its history
Top NYPD cop Donna Jones was all smiles Friday as she was named the third female African-American assistant chief in department history. "I'm on top of the world," she exclaimed...
The malware that conquered the world has reinvented itself
The RIG Exploit kit that infected 1.3 million devices a few years ago is back and it’s up to no good again. The RIG Exploit kit was responsible for infecting...
Brothers from NYPD family promoted on same day
It was a doubleheader for one family of NYPD cops -- two brothers were promoted together Friday. John and Joseph Cappelmann -- the youngest and oldest siblings in their family...
Philippines president cracks rape joke, outrage ensues
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was criticized by women’s rights groups after he allegedly made a joke linking the high rape crime rate in the southern city of Davao to the...
Swastikas found on FDNY firehouse, ambulances
Swastikas were found scrawled on a Manhattan firehouse and several ambulances Friday morning -- just days after the suspected vandal graffitied the hateful symbol at the same locations, police said....
Victims of deadly Bronx fire suing city for $100 million
The victims of the deadliest fire the city has seen in the last 25 years have filed a $100 million lawsuit against the city and others for negligence that they...
Cop put on leave for tattoo linked to antigovernment group
A police officer in North Carolina has been put on paid leave after being photographed with a tattoo associated with a national antigovernment group, throwing his ability to “function effectively”...
Sloane Stephens keeps it rolling into US Open Round of 16
Sloane Stephens might have complained about the brand new, $150 million Louis Armstrong Stadium earlier in the week, but she seemed right at home on the grand stage of Arthur...
Obamas praise Aretha Franklin as 'truly one of a kind'
DETROIT -- The Obamas praised Aretha Franklin as "truly one of a kind" who inspired millions through her music in a letter read by the Rev. Al Sharpton at the...
Couple built drive-thru window into mobile home to sell drugs: cops
A Florida couple was arrested last week after they were caught allegedly selling drugs out of a drive-thru window they constructed out of the side of their mobile home. William...
Serial rapist terrorized one victim with a boa constrictor
A serial rapist who attacked a woman with a 9-foot-long snake during a 17-year reign of terror has been jailed for 14 years. John Dickson, 38, used his pet boa...
Thugs jump, pepper spray sanitation workers for blocking street
Three Brooklyn sanitation workers were jumped and maced by a pack of thugs who flew into a rage that they could not drive around their garbage truck, police said. The...
The Village Voice is no more
The storied New York tabloid the Village Voice -- already down to around two dozen employees -- is now officially dead, its owner announced Friday. Half of the staff will...
NYCFC coach sees promise in youngster struggling for minutes
Jonathan Lewis might not be a 90-minute player yet, according to his coach. When asked if the 21-year-old was not yet ready to play a full game so far in...
New Jersey college offering minor in marijuana
A New Jersey college is taking “higher” education to a whole new level — by offering a minor in marijuana. In the ultimate undergrad course, students at Stockton University in...
DOJ lawyer says he was told that Russia had Trump 'over a barrel'
A senior Justice Department lawyer -- whom the president has called on to be fired -- says a former British spook told him two years ago that Russian intelligence believed...
Boyfriend found dead as police ID woman seen running in restraints
A woman who was seen in surveillance video ringing doorbells in Texas, told police she was a victim of sexual assault and had broken free from bondage handcuffs used to...
Trump's 'insulting' remarks jeopardize US-Canada trade talks
Prospects for a quick trade deal with Canada took a potentially lethal hit Friday morning after the revelation that President Trump said he would not make any concessions to America’s...
Ex-Enron CEO Jeff Skilling released from Alabama 'prison camp'
Financial fraudster Jeff Skilling, whose shenanigans fueled the 2001 collapse of Enron, was released from a minimum-security “prison camp” in Alabama on Thursday and will spend the next six months...
Teacher allegedly raped teen relative at family wedding
An elementary school teacher who was wanted on sexual assault charges in Canada for allegedly raping a teen relative at a family wedding outside Toronto has been arrested at his...
New Jersey billboard calling Trump 'the idiot' removed
A controversial billboard in New Jersey that dubbed President Trump an “idiot” has been taken down, according to a report. The billboard was promoting a documentary about the POTUS when...
Al Sharpton takes shot at Trump at Aretha Franklin's funeral
DETROIT -- The Rev. Al Sharpton took a jab at President Trump on Friday -- saying he needs a lesson in respect after referring to Aretha Franklin as someone "who...
This martial arts school teaches special needs children to kick butt
Adaptive Martial Arts is a school in the UK that teaches disabled children self-defense techniques. The students have a variety of conditions, ranging from physical disabilities to social disorders.
Rams just set bar for Khalil Mack market with record deal
We have a number and may be that much closer to answering one of the biggest questions of the NFL preseason. The Rams agreed to a record six-year, $135 million...
Bull on the loose after escaping from farm linked to famed eatery
A bull has bolted from a Westchester County farm connected to the world-famous Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture, according to reports. "This isn't a joke," police said to...
Scientists 'can't rule out' alien life on Jupiter after shocking discovery
In a stunning scientific discovery, researchers have found water clouds inside Jupiter's Great Red Spot, raising the prospect that life may exist on the planet. Jupiter's Great Red Spot, a...
Man broke into funeral home to steal mother-in-law's body
A man busted into a UK funeral home to steal back his mother-in-law's body -- taking matters into his own hands after he had not heard from the undertaker, according...
Lawsuit blasts legendary NYC comedy club as rat-infested dump
The Manhattan comedy club where Eddie Murphy, Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock launched their careers is now a rat-infested dump that's being run into the ground financially, a new lawsuit...
Manafort associate charged with acting as foreign agent
An associate of Paul Manafort on Friday pleaded guilty to illegally acting as a foreign agent for a pro-Russia Ukrainian political party in the US -- and agreed to cooperate...
Chainsaw-wielding maniac attacks mom in street
This is the terrifying moment a mom is attacked with a chainsaw after brawling with her neighbors in the middle of the street. Jessica Appleby, 28, screams with terror as...
Kanye West wears jumbo shoes after he's mocked for tiny sandals
Kanye West is setting footwear trends in a huge way — literally.
De Blasio refuses to admit city low-balled NYCHA lead poisoning numbers
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Friday refused to admit that his administration has been repeatedly low-balling the number of kids living in New York City Housing Authority apartments with elevated...
Cops trying to identify woman who fell on Queens street
Police are trying to identify a woman who fell over while walking in Queens and wasn’t able to tell cops her identity. The woman tumbled over while walking near the...
USTA backpedals over Open umpire blunder but won't fire him
Nick Kyrgios and the umpire whose bizarre "pep talk" was credited by some for propelling the volatile Aussie into the third round of the U.S. Open are back to work....
Yankees officially get Andrew McCutchen for two minor-leaguers
Outfield help is on the way for the Yankees. The Yankees' trade with the Giants for veteran Andrew McCutchen became official Friday, after it was reported Thursday night the sides...
Cops can't find man's severed arm after motorcycle crash
A New Jersey man lost his right arm after a motorcycle crash hurled him more than 300 feet down the road this week -- and cops are asking the public...
Two lawyers leave Robert Mueller's office
Two of the lawyers working for special counsel Robert Mueller – a group President Trump has repeatedly slammed as “17 angry Democrats” – have left his office, according to a...
Man walks into police station, says he chopped off girlfriend's head
A man strolled into a Tribeca police station house this week and said, “I have to make a confession” — then admitted to chopping off his girlfriend’s head four years...
$40K worth of rare insects and reptiles stolen from insectarium
PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia police say current or former employees at an insectarium stole over $40,000 worth of rare insects and reptiles. Authorities say the suspects stole about 90 percent of...
Deadly toxin forces Washington to ban some shellfish harvesting
Washington state has banned shellfish harvesting in the waterway between Vashon and Maury island after high levels of biotoxins were discovered in the shellfish. The Washington state Department of Health...
Papa John's founder sues board to stop 'irreparable harm'
The founder and largest shareholder of Papa John’s sued the pizza chain’s board and chief executive late on Thursday to stop what he described as “the irreparable harm” they are...
'Belligerent' man arrested after giving girlfriend a 'wet willy': cops
A man in Florida was jailed earlier this month after giving his girlfriend a “wet willy,” according to an arrest affidavit. Joseph Sireci, 47, was arrested on Aug. 15 after...
Teddy Bridgewater's been loving this Saints offense for a while
Teddy Bridgewater doesn't mind sitting behind Drew Brees because he's just excited to study this Saints offense from the inside. Bridgewater, just over a day into his stint with the...
J.R. Smith turns himself in to NYPD for allegedly tossing fan's phone
Cleveland Cavaliers player J.R. Smith turned himself in to the NYPD Friday morning to face allegations he chucked a fan’s cellphone into a construction site outside a popular Chelsea nightspot...
McCain's casket arrives at US Capitol Rotunda
Washington — with one glaring exception — came together Friday to bid farewell to John McCain, including top pols from both parties, Hollywood glitterati and the senator’s family, including his...
This is the woman most likely to get promoted, according to science
Admittedly, women have made great strides towards equality when it comes to where we stand (or sit) in the workplace. For the first time in history, the gender pay gap...
Family watches in horror as live moth forces its way out of frog's mouth
Nature can be both beautiful and incredibly horrifying. A family in Florida was unable to look away as they witnessed a live moth fight its way out of a frog's...
Ex-producer slams NBC News over Ronan Farrow controversy
A former longtime producer for NBC News ripped the network for its “massive breach of journalistic integrity” for refusing to run Ronan Farrow’s bombshell Harvey Weinstein story -- an order...
'Disturbing' serial cat killer's victim count rises to at least 13
A sicko serial cat killer has been terrorizing parts of Washington State – carving up at least 13 felines and leaving their mutilated bodies in public places. Many of the...
Texas coach 'happy' to talk about strip club visit with Zach Smith
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas football coach Tom Herman said Thursday he's willing to talk to the NCAA about a 2014 visit to a Florida strip club with Zach Smith when...
Fourth-grader killed in crash heading to first day of school
A 9-year-old girl was killed in a Texas car crash just minutes after she posed for a first-day-of-school photo, according to a local report. Payton Crustner, who was just beginning...
BlackRock funds voted to replace Musk as Tesla chairman
Funds run by BlackRock voted in favor of a recent shareholder proposal that would have required Tesla to replace Elon Musk with an independent chairman. BlackRock-managed funds voted for a...
Chicken roosts on snake like it’s no big deal
A hen in Hull, Texas was rather “clucky” when a massive snake decided to rest near the animal rather than make the chicken its next meal. Sara Allison went to...
Half of Americans favor launching impeachment proceedings: poll
President Trump’s disapproval has hit a new high, at 60 percent, while half of Americans favor launching impeachment proceedings against him amid broad support for the special counsel’s Russia probe,...
Suspect in violent rape may have more male victims: cops
A man in Ohio allegedly raped another man who was found naked and bloodied while armed with a knife – and investigators believe there could be more victims. John David...
Climate change doomed Neanderthals, study says
The amount of information we have about the human family tree is steadily growing, but there are still plenty of unanswered questions. One of the biggest mysteries is why our...
Lyft is racing to beat Uber to an IPO
Lyft is reportedly racing to beat Uber to the public markets, targeting an initial public offering for next spring. The ride-hailing app has hired IPO adviser Class V Group to...
Aussie filmmaker convicted of spying gets six years in Cambodian prison
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — An Australian filmmaker arrested after flying a drone to photograph a Cambodian opposition party rally last year was convicted of spying and sentenced to six years...
AJ McCarron's shining NFL moment leaves Bills job in limbo
CHICAGO -- AJ McCarron couldn't remember having this much fun at any level of football. Trailing by five in the closing minutes, he told his teammates they were going to...
Trump insists he properly honored McCain
President Donald Trump defended his muted and widely criticized response to Sen. John McCain’s death, insisting that he properly honored the war hero he once slammed for being a POW,...
Kremlin hints at Trump-Putin talks during upcoming summits
MOSCOW - Kremlin said on Friday it did not rule out the possibility that Russian President Vladimir Putin could hold talks with President Trump at three summits due to take...
GI-killing Iranian pawn is a growing power in Iraq
A decade ago, a captive Iraqi terrorist leader told his US interrogators all about how Shiite militias worked with Iran, Hezbollah and one another to attack American soldiers in Iraq....
Hero rescues 94-year-old woman driving the wrong way
“Hey! You’re going the wrong way,” yelled this good Samaritan as he tried to stop a 94-year-old woman in Texas from barreling toward oncoming traffic. “I see many wild things...
Funeral set for West Virginia victim of Madden shooting
PETERSTOWN, W.Va. — Weekend services are set for a West Virginia man who was fatally shot in Florida at an esports tournament.
Two people found dead in Kauai home following police standoff
LIHUE, Hawaii — Police say a man and a woman were found dead inside a Kauai home following a standoff that began when the man called police reporting gunshots. The...
South Korean envoy to travel to North for pre-summit talks
SEOUL, South Korea — President Moon Jae-in will send an envoy to North Korea next week for talks on a nuclear standoff and to set up a summit planned for...
Stanton won't let ugly loss dampen joy of his 300th homer
Luke Voit’s two-run homer in the seventh inning Thursday put the Yankees in position to win on the night Giancarlo Stanton slugged the 300th home run of his career. Nevertheless,...
This wasn't the J.A. Happ the Yankees were used to seeing
Aaron Boone was asked to describe his comfort level when J.A. Happ toes the rubber. “It’s one of those days you look forward to,” the first-year manager said before Thursday...
Kick off your betting weekend with Colorado State
Welcome to a special holiday edition of the Weekend Betting Guide, as yours truly tries to help you manage your time as well as your betting bankroll. Friday We don’t...
Coca-Cola to buy Costa coffee chain for $5.1 billion
LONDON — Coca-Cola is to plug a gap in its portfolio with the acquisition of the Costa coffee brand from British firm Whitbread for $5.1 billion in cash. The deal...
Hackenberg reminds Jets again how lucky they are to have Darnold
PHILADELPHIA — It was about this time a year ago the Jets decided Christian Hackenberg wouldn’t be part of their future as a starting quarterback. The Eagles likely came to...
Couple who raised $400K for homeless hero ordered to hand over remaining funds
A New Jersey couple must hand over what remains of the $400,000 they raised for a homeless Philadelphia man, a report said. Katie McClure and her boyfriend, Mark D'Amico, had...
Trump threatens to 'get involved' with DOJ, FBI
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Casting the midterms as a referendum on his agenda, President Donald Trump urged Indiana voters to unseat Democratic Sen. Joe Donnelly, saying the vulnerable Democrat is "not...
The 20 best experiences college football has to offer
Another fall means another chance to cross more items off the ultimate college football bucket list. Between tailgating, pregame entrances, traditions and rivalries, there are plenty of attractions across the...
Pitching matchup makes Marlins the pick against Blue Jays
With ticket prices for the U.S. Open ranging somewhere between expensive and “are you sure?” one would think the city would provide easy access in and out of the National...
MLB has no winners when nobody knows how to play
Forgive the indelicate analogy, but I can do no better. To watch big league baseball has become like watching a poor soul who has contracted some mysterious affliction that diminishes...
Father charged with murder in son's shooting death
HATTIESBURG, Miss. — A Mississippi man is accused of shooting his 20-year-old son to death. News outlets report 45-year-old Joel Chad Graves was charged Wednesday with second-degree murder in the...
Cynthia Nixon jumps behind the bar, mixes drinks for supporters
Spritz in the city. Cynthia Nixon spent her Thursday night hustling for votes and pouring drinks in Queens. The “Sex and the City” actress and gubernatorial candidate was attending a...
Brother's heroic act of love let Arthur Ashe make tennis history
Venus and Serena Williams share a close bond despite their ongoing tennis rivalry. Students of the Arthur Ashe legacy, the sisters can still learn something from the mighty brotherly gesture...
US military video appears to show arms smuggling off Yemen
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Video released by the U.S. military purports to show small ships in the Gulf of Aden smuggling weapons amid the ongoing war in Yemen. A...
Yankees are playing like a one-and-done playoff team right now
Dellin Betances blew a game in the ninth inning Thursday night, yielding as many runs (three) as he had over his previous 39 outings dating to mid-May. But the Yankees...
Eminem drops surprise new album ‘Kamikaze’
Eminem has debuted the follow-up to 2017’s “Revival.” The rapper surprise dropped his latest album, “Kamikaze,” on Thursday night. With album art featuring the tail end of a fighter plane...
Catholics in Australia won't make priests report confessions of sex abuse
CANBERRA, Australia — The Catholic Church in Australia on Friday rejected a recommendation by a government inquiry that priests be required to report evidence of child sex abuse disclosed in...
3 arrested in protest over toppling of Confederate monument
Three people have been arrested following a protest over the toppling of a Confederate monument at the University of North Carolina. The arrests occurred Thursday night as about 300 people...
Caroline Wozniacki's US Open comes to an abrupt end
No. 2 seed Caroline Wozniacki began 2018 in historic fashion winning her first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open. She ended it at the new jinxed Armstrong Stadium. The...
Peter Alonso: I'm disappointed but don't have a beef with Mets
LAS VEGAS — Peter Alonso will pack his belongings and leave town next week, eventually landing in New York — albeit not for the kind of Citi Field engagement he...
Nine suspects sought in brutal beatdown of woman and her dad in Brooklyn
Nine people are being sought for the brutal beatdown of a 24-year-old woman and her father in Brooklyn, police said Thursday. The woman and her 48-year-old dad were assaulted in...