September 14, 2018
Texas cop shot in head, suspect killed during bar robbery
DALLAS — A gun battle between police and group of robbery suspects outside of a Fort Worth bar early Friday left one suspect dead and an undercover officer fighting for his life,...
Colombian drug kingpin busted in massive smuggling operation
LOS ANGELES — A Colombian drug kingpin who participated in a violent ring that used planes, speedboats and submarines to smuggle hundreds of millions of dollars in cocaine faced federal...
Convicted murderer escapes from Maine prison
CHARLESTON, Maine — Maine corrections officials say a convicted murderer serving a 45-year sentence has escaped from prison. Corrections Commissioner Joseph Fitzpatrick says 65-year-old Arnold Nash was last seen Thursday...
Highest primary turnout in two decades topples IDC members
The liberal tsunami that swamped moderate, Republican-aligned Democrats in the state Senate was fueled by unprecedented voter turnout. More than 1.5 million Democrats — 27 percent of all those registered...
NYPD cops charged with protecting prostitution ring still eligible for pensions
Two of the NYPD cops charged with helping protect a prostitution racket run by a retired vice detective are eligible for hefty pensions — as long as they retire before...
New York Democrats pick some scandalous candidates
Democrats flocked to the polls for Thursday’s primaries, but look who they elected: a state Senate candidate who couldn’t stop lying about her background and a former lawmaker who slashed...
Tanaka impressive as Yankees roll in Aaron Judge's return to field
The Yankees opened their final homestand of the season in style. They got another sterling outing from Masahiro Tanaka, their lineup erupted for their most runs in nearly a month...
Writer of 'How to Murder Your Husband' indicted for murdering husband
PORTLAND, Ore. — A self-published romance writer being held in her husband's death has now been indicted on a murder charge. Multnomah County District Attorney Rod Underhill announced Friday that...
Noah Syndergaard dominates as Mets steamroll Red Sox
BOSTON — Noah Syndergaard’s trend of bad start followed by good spilled over into Fenway Park on Friday, where the merciless Red Sox were tamed by the unpredictable Mets right-hander....
Controversial former Brooklyn principal rehired by DOE
A former city principal who fled to Long Island after a troubled stint at a Brooklyn high school has been rehired by the Department of Education, The Post has learned....
Socialite sues landlord over sister's suicide plunge
A Manhattan socialite is suing her former landlord, arguing that building staff caused her sister’s suicide by allowing the unstable woman into the apartment, where she jumped from the balcony...
Massachusetts investigators probe deadly gas explosions
Investigators on Friday were trying to figure out what caused a string of deadly natural-gas explosions and fires in three Boston suburbs that left some homes charred and others totally...
Where Cuomo stands in wake of progressive wave
The jaw-dropping outcomes in many of Thursday’s primary elections has political pros and journalists trying to interpret the message voters sent in sweeping out six of the eight ex-members of...
Twitter CEO admits conservative employees 'don’t feel safe' expressing opinions
Twitter Chief Executive Jack Dorsey admits conservatives are afraid to speak their mind while working at the social network. Conservative employees “don’t feel safe to express their opinions” within the...
Wilbur Ross may be deposed about inclusion of citizenship question on 2020 census
A Manhattan federal judge suggested President Trump’s commerce secretary start clearing room in his calendar to be probed about why he wants to add a citizenship question to the 2020...
Jeff Klein spent $3M in stunning loss to newcomer Biaggi
He’s the biggest loser in Thursday’s primaries — state Sen. Jeff Klein will probably end up spending more than $3 million in his stunning loss to a 32-year-old first-time candidate....
San Francisco removes controversial Native American statue
SAN FRANCISCO — A 19th century statue near San Francisco's City Hall that some said is racist and demeaning to indigenous people was removed early Friday. A group of Native...
Homeless man arrested for beating EMT in ambulance: cops
A homeless man was arrested Friday for the drunken beatdown of an EMT worker who was attempting to treat him in Brooklyn, cops said. Hussain Maqubool, 43, was charged with...
How Tony Danza's son helped him play Josh Groban's TV dad
Tony Danza marks his return to the small screen in “The Good Cop” as Tony Caruso, an ex-cop recently released from prison who lives in Queens with his son, Tony...
Yankees hoping Judge infusion gives joyless team boost down the stretch
"You guys are still whatever, 36, 37 games over .500,” YES and ESPN broadcaster Ryan Ruocco said to CC Sabathia and Luke Voit last week, on the “R2C2” podcast hosted...
John Kerry's freelance diplomacy is an invitation to disaster
Former Secretary of State John Kerry admitted to meeting Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif “three or four times” since leaving office. Seeking to preempt criticism that his talks violated...
Rahm Emanuel's failure is an ill omen for all Democrats
‘It’s the Lord of the Flies on LaSalle Street,” wrote columnist John Kass. In case the references are unclear, whether because high schools haven’t been assigning the William Golding novel...
Dad accused of hitting 2-month old because it wouldn't stop crying
GULFPORT, Miss. — A father told authorities he struck his 2-month-old baby several times out of anger because the infant would not stop crying. News outlets reported Friday that the...
Body of hiker who fell to death last month found below waterfall
IDLEYLD PARK, Ore. — The body of a hiker from California who fell to his death last month while take a photo above Oregon's Toketee Falls has been recovered. Hikers...
The Times' disgraceful smear of Nikki Haley
Hours after posting an online smear of Ambassador Nikki Haley, The New York Times on Friday afternoon corrected the article to make it clear she had nothing to do with...
It's up to Eli Manning to restore pride in the Giants name
There are photos of Hall of Fame Giants everywhere inside the Quest Diagnostics Center at 1925 Giants Drive, from Wellington Mara to Bill Parcells to Harry Carson to Lawrence Taylor...
Rangers likely won't name a captain, but that's not the worst thing
At a different time, there would be no better man to award the Rangers’ captaincy than Mats Zuccarello. But Zuccarello is entering the final year of his contract and is...
John Kerry needs to stop talking to Iran
Former Secretary of State John Kerry’s private meetings with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif may not be “illegal,” as President Trump claims, but they’re clearly unwise and uncalled-for. Kerry,...
Where will Thursday's wave push New York?
Cynthia Nixon, Jumaane Williams and Zephyr Teachout all fell short in Thursday’s Democratic primaries. But former members of the state Senate’s Independent Democratic Caucus got wiped out. That leaves the...
NYC's multicultural centers let you see the world like a U.N. VIP
No wonder the UN is in New York: One of the world’s most diverse cities, New York boasts 3.2 million foreign-born residents, collectively speaking more than 200 languages. When the...
Giants lineman has nothing but praise for ex-mate Sam Darnold
As he checked out the highlights of the Jets’ season-opening win at Detroit, Giants offensive tackle Chad Wheeler saw something quite familiar. He saw Sam Darnold running and throwing and...
Mom of MS-13 victim fatally struck by car at daughter's memorial site
The grieving mother of a young girl killed by MS-13 gang members on Long Island was fatally struck by a car on Friday while preparing for a candlelight vigil at...
David Wright's retirement should be cushy thanks to VitaminWater
David Wright has made a lot of spectacular plays over his 14 years as a Met, but his shrewdest may have taken place off the field. The Mets captain —...
Man catches life-threatening illness from cat
A Missouri man caught a life-threatening disease from a furry friend that left him with humongous bulges on his face and neck, according to a new report. The horrifying case...
Women are wearing absolutely nothing under their jackets
Forgot something? That’s what some bystanders were wondering when they saw fearless fashion vixens at last week’s ready-to-wear shows rocking the latest look: an open jacket worn over bare breasts....
Jailbird allegedly gouged out cellmate’s eyes, made necklace with his ear
A Florida jailbird gouged out his cellmate’s eyeballs, plopped them in a cup then strolled to the prison chow hall with the man's bloody ear dangling around his neck, according...
Woman busted allegedly disposing of body in backyard: cops
Police busted a California woman accused of killing a man as she was disposing of his body, according to reports. Officers arrested Kristen Olson, 39, on suspicion of murder Wednesday...
Kanye's latest music tease could mean he’s in comeback mode
Apparently, even Kanye knows when to let a bad thing go.
Indian-American 'I Feel Bad' star loves her 'funny, complex' role
I Feel Bad | Wednesday, 10 p.m., NBC Executive producers Amy Poehler and Assem Batra take pity on the tapped-out, people-pleasing modern mother in the new NBC comedy “I Feel...
The simple message behind hit best-selling advice book
In a publishing season that has been distinguished by political tell-alls and other heavy fare, a book written by a balloon-loving former attorney named Bob Goff has become a best...
Teacher was drunk, fleeing earlier accident when she fatally struck man: cops
A city teacher was driving drunk on a school day Friday morning when she struck and killed a man who was walking out of a Bronx hospital, officials said. Shakira...
Do not fear a fantasy football roster that looks a little weird
Weirdness gets a bad rap. People might call you weird as an insult. Well, OK, maybe they just do that to me. But weird isn’t just a bad thing. Weird...
How creepy 'You' shatters the lie of rom-coms
Your first instinct will be to like Joe Goldberg. The protagonist, played by “Gossip Girl” star Penn Badgley, of Lifetime’s new TV series “You” is handsome. He’s funny. He manages...
Failing public schools should be blamed on out-of-control kids
Ask anyone who has worked in some of America’s failing public schools and nearly all of them will tell you the same thing: The biggest problem isn’t the quality of...
Initial stocks of new iPhones and Apple Watch already sold out
If you haven’t already pre-ordered a new iPhone, get ready to wait a few weeks. The tech giant saw initial stock of all versions of its iPhone XS and XS...
City may add another surcharge to help taxi, Uber drivers
The City Council's for-hire vehicle committee will hear a slew of bills aimed at helping taxi and Uber drivers Monday -- including at least one that would add yet another...
RIP contouring — here's the next eye-catching beauty trend
Contouring, you’ve met your match. “Draping,” the latest face-flattering trend to hit New York Fashion Week, melds eye shadow and blush to create an otherworldly glow — and a gorgeous...
Cops arrest man who allegedly tried to rape mom pushing baby
Police arrested the shirtless man who allegedly tried to rape a young mom as she was pushing her baby in a stroller, police officials said Friday. Cops busted Ernest Burkett,...
This art show starring two live goats is basically your life
First came goat yoga, a joyfully pointless exercise. Now, it’s goat art. For his new installation, running Saturdays through Oct. 20 at Chelsea’s Unix Gallery, artist Jonathan Paul recruited two...
This ice cream vending machine squirts out Instagram food porn
Here's something for people who love dessert and hate social interactions: a soft-serve-ice-cream vending machine. The trailblazing treat landed last week at Bar Moxy, at the Moxy Times Square. The...
Trump expected to visit areas hit by Hurricane Florence
President Trump will be visiting areas affected by Hurricane Florence next week, the White House says. At least four deaths have been reported in North Carolina and more than 720,000...
Students stunned their jazz band director tried to hire prostitute
Music students at one of the city’s top arts high schools were shocked Friday that their jazz band director had been arrested as an alleged “John” in a Harlem prostitution...
It pays to wait on your toughest fantasy football roster decisions
The key to winning your weekly fantasy football matchups is making the right lineup decisions. Which of your quarterbacks is going to pass for the most yards and throw for...
Alexa Ray Joel heals heartbreak with hotel room service
Her mother may be an “Uptown Girl,” but Alexa Ray Joel — Christie Brinkley’s daughter with Billy Joel — prefers Nolita. Nevertheless, from Sept. 25 to Oct. 6, she’ll head...
Analyst says Nike's Kaepernick ad is boosting sales
Nike’s Instagram account is exploding — and that’s a sign that business is, too, a Wall Street analyst says. The sneaker giant’s controversial Colin Kaepernick ad campaign has lured a...
Here’s what guys are saying about Madewell’s new men’s jeans
It’s been two days since Madewell rolled out its spiffy duds for dudes, and the early reviews are promising. Launched as a women’s-only line in 2004 by parent company J.Crew,...
These online soaps will steam up your screen
Online soaps? Who knew? While only four venerable network soaps still cling to life — “The Bold and the Beautiful” and “The Young and the Restless” (CBS), “Days of Our...
Roman Abramovich transfers $92M of property to ex
The Russian oligarch transferred the Upper East Side properties to ex Dasha Zhukova.
Uranus residents aren't thrilled with tiny town's newspaper title
A tiny Missouri town launched a newspaper dubbed the Uranus Examiner — and locals say the name really stinks. Uranus is the eastern town’s official name but the mayor of...
Father mowed two lawns after allegedly murdering entire family
Just hours after allegedly murdering his mother-in-law, Anthony Harvey went off to work and mowed two people’s lawns. Jim Penman, the managing director of Jim’s Mowing, said the 24-year-old Harvey was...
Man stabbed by stranger inside Tribeca subway station
A man was stabbed by a stranger inside a Tribeca subway station on Friday afternoon, police said. The victim, who was in his 30s, was standing on the C-train platform...
Aaron Judge is back — sort of
Aaron Judge is back with the Yankees, but not all the way. The right fielder, out since suffering a chip fracture in his right wrist when he was hit by...
Evacuees are using Hurricane Florence to pick up Tinder dates
As Hurricane Florence lashes the Carolinas, some locals and visitors are firing up their Tinder to find dates. Claire Tran, a 21-year-old journalist in Washington, DC, told Insider she's seen...
Director insists aliens didn't cause observatory shutdown
The mysterious shutdown of a space observatory in New Mexico that triggered an FBI investigation was not caused by an alien sighting, the director of the center insisted on Friday....
University backtracks on program offering 'safe space for white students'
The University of Maryland was forced to take down flyers and change the name of a counseling program that offered “safe space for white students” after sparking outrage on campus....
Mnuchin’s ‘resistance’ to Trump’s Iran policy... and other commentary
From the right: Kirsten Gillibrand’s Latest Flip-Flop Yet again, observes Becket Adams at the Washington Examiner, New York’s Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has proven that the only consistent thing about her...
Citi fined for exposing 'dark pool' clients to trading sharks
Federal regulators slapped Citigroup with a nearly $13 million fine, accusing the bank of failing to protect its stock-trading clients after charging them high prices for a “dark pool” to...
Demon dad will die in prison for torturing his kids with stun gun
A Georgia man who Tasered his own young children during a vicious attack on his ex-girlfriend and her great-grandmother will spend the rest of his life in prison, the Cobb...
Tsunami that vanished off radar in 2003 still stumps scientists
A huge tsunami was spotted in the South China Sea barreling toward Hong Kong in 2003. The vast wave was 10 times the size of the Boxing Day Indian Ocean...
Steve Bannon helping build right-wing Roman Catholic institute
Former Trump White House adviser Steve Bannon is helping to craft the curriculum for a leadership course at a right-wing Roman Catholic institute in Italy, stepping up his efforts to...
Ump who blocked Todd Frazier's celebration could be in hot water
BOSTON — Tom Hallion’s ass could be in the jackpot — again. MLB officials are expected to question the veteran umpire for his apparent attempt to show up Todd Frazier...
Cowboys stud salivating over Ereck Flowers matchup
FRISCO, Texas — A minor groin injury was not about to deprive DeMarcus Lawrence of his chance to line up against Ereck Flowers on Sunday night at AT&T Stadium. The...
Inmate tries to rape NYPD officer in court
A prisoner tried to rape a female NYPD officer inside a Brooklyn courthouse on Friday — but a hero inmate helped stop the attack, police sources told The Post. Jeriah...
Nets add low-risk, high-reward big man as camp approaches
With two spots left as training camp approaches, the Nets signed Alan Williams to a two-way deal Friday. After being battered all too often on the backboards last season, Brooklyn...
Jumaane Williams emerges as a top candidate for public advocate
The rush is on for the city’s public advocate's job now that Letitia James is expected to step down in 2019 to become state attorney general -- and one of...
'Evil game' lands stripper her second arrest of the day
A Florida stripper netted her second arrest of the day when she went from twirling on poles to whirling a hair-straightener at other dancers, according to officials. Ashley Barrett, 26,...
The Hurricane Florence looting has begun
Looters raided shops, homes and cars as Hurricane Florence slammed into North Carolina, according to a report Friday. At least four crooks were busted near Wilmington, where the powerful storm...
Swedish coffee chain Fika files for bankruptcy
Fika has fizzled. The swanky Swedish coffee shop — which has been closing stores across Manhattan over the past year following an overly ambitious growth spurt — filed for Chapter...
Convicted ex-Cuomo aide tells judge he's 'sorry' now
Joe Percoco, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s former top aide and longtime close pal, finally expressed some remorse over actions that led to his conviction in March on corruption charges. “I lay...
New York Times walks back story slamming Nikki Haley
The New York Times on Friday walked back a story slamming UN Ambassador Nikki Haley — issuing a lengthy editor's note confessing that they unfairly blamed her for blowing big...
Hurricane Florence turns deadly
Hurricane Florence has claimed the lives of at least five people, including a mother and her infant son who were crushed to death by a tree, police said. The Category...
Flight attendants: Support animals cause a lot of trouble
A searing new study reports that 61 percent of flight attendants say they have seen an emotional support animal cause a disturbance midflight within the last two years. The survey...
Janoris Jenkins returns to Giants amid mysterious family situation
The Giants again will be without their top pass-rusher Sunday night, but their top cornerback’s status isn’t in question. The Giants announced Friday that Olivier Vernon will miss his second...
Young orca's death is latest chapter in pod's slo-mo march to extinction
SEATTLE — Efforts to find a sick young orca from a critically endangered population of killer whales in the Pacific Northwest came up empty Thursday and a scientist who tracks...
Chilling footage reveals officers' tragic last moments
Newly released footage shows the harrowing moments leading up to the 2016 murder of two sheriff's deputies in Peach County, Georgia, as well as the gun battle that took place...
Domestic violence motive eyed in California shooting rampage
LOS ANGELES — Detectives on Friday were investigating a possible domestic violence motive after a gunman shot and killed his ex-wife and four others before killing himself during a nearly...
Knicks end is near for Joakim Noah
The short, rocky marriage between Joakim Noah and the Knicks may be coming to an end sooner rather than later. The team is likely to cut ties with the oft-injured...
We only eat fruit, and haven't brushed our teeth in two years
This woman claims she has eaten almost nothing but fruit for five years and says her extreme diet makes her "feel high." Interior architect Tina Stoklosa, who's originally from Warsaw,...
Serena's US Open meltdown was 'bulls--t': rival
A WTA Tour star has called out Serena Williams over her “bulls--t” US Open final meltdown. Williams called chair umpire Carlos Ramos a “thief’ and a “liar” for charging her...
Florence couldn't stop this couple from getting married
A Texas couple whose destination wedding in Charleston, SC, was upended by Hurricane Florence still managed to have their nuptials — with a little help from Mavericks owner Mark Cuban...
Police shut down sex robot brothel two weeks after it opened
A sex robot brothel in Italy has been shut down by police less than two weeks after it opened. Lumidolls' latest bordello in Turin was closed after alleged infringements of...
This is the grossest thing to happen on anybody's commute home last night
An NJ Transit rider apparently mistook a train car for his own bathroom — as he applied a thick lather and shaved his face in front of stunned commuters. A...
Florence is a '1,000-year rain event' that could wipe out communities: governor
Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday said parts of North Carolina could experience once-in-a-millennium flooding as slow-moving Hurricane Florence dumps rain on his state for several days. "The storm is wreaking...
5 fierce Fashion Week trends that’ll be everywhere next season
Daring denim The fabric is a runway staple, but never has it felt more varied and relevant. Telfar’s unisex collection was not inspired by but “dedicated to” America, offering a...
Jazz band leader busted for trying to pay for oral sex
A celebrated trumpet player who directs the jazz band at the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School in Queens was arrested Thursday night for allegedly trying to pay...
Linebacker gets chance week after insider trading guilty plea
RENTON, Wash. — The Seahawks are expected to sign linebacker Mychal Kendricks to a one-year contract despite his recent guilty plea on insider trading charges. Two people with knowledge of...
Let the Ryder Cup smack talk begin: 'Americans can't drink'
Thomas Pieters won’t have to worry about flying under the radar the next time he plays in a Ryder Cup on this side of the Atlantic. The Belgian golfer, who...
Art school doctored ad to make white students look black
An art school in France was caught altering an image of students — manipulating some of their faces to make the group appear more diverse — ahead of a branch...
'Fortnite' is destroying marriages
"Fortnite" is causing some couples to say "Game over" in their marriages. UK-based website Divorce Online found that since January 2018, they received 200 divorce petitions blaming "Fortnite," the addictive...
Working Families Party rejects deal to back Cuomo in general election
Leaders of the Working Families Party rejected a potential deal to back Gov. Andrew Cuomo in November's general election after the two-term incumbent trounced their candidate, Cynthia Nixon, in the...
Astronaut snaps picture of Hurricane Florence as it makes landfall
Astronaut Ricky Arnold, who has been keeping a close eye on Hurricane Florence from the International Space Station, shared a majestic view of the giant spiral early Friday. “#HurricaneFlorence makes...
Pedestrian killed by car walking out of Bronx hospital
A man who had just gotten out of a detox program at Jacobi Medical Center on Friday morning was fatally struck by a suspected drunk driver as he crossed the...
Exonerated man sent back to prison
A Brooklyn judge ordered a freed man back into custody Friday, following an appeals court decision earlier this week that reinstated his 1998 murder conviction. Tasker Spruill was freed 14...
Your Instagram is more secure than State Department emails
Do you have two-factor authentication enabled on your Instagram account? Then you may have better cybersecurity than nearly 90 percent of State Department officials. Like many apps, Instagram allows users...
Cruise ship doctor's mistake ends in worker's arm amputation
It's a story that’s so shocking it strains belief and has resulted in a man being awarded $3.3 million in compensation. Ilija Loncar was employed as a waiter on board...
Elon Musk's SpaceX signs first paying customer for trip to the moon
SpaceX is set to announce the first private passenger to fly around the moon on one of its spacecraft, the company tweeted Thursday. "SpaceX has signed the world’s first private...
ESPN host fumes as engagement announcement is read on air
Don't be so quick to congratulate ESPN host Dan Le Batard on his engagement because he wasn't ready for the world to know about it. The Miami-based radio and television...
Home and studio of late music legend Leon Russell is for sale
This house is alive with the sound of music. The Tennessee home of late songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Leon Russell is on the market for $1.39 million, according to a Zillow...
Remote Scottish island reports first serious crime in 20 years
Residents of Gigha, a remote island off the coast of Scotland, are reeling after about $2,600 was stolen from a local hotel — the first serious crime there in about...
North Carolina governor says Hurricane Florence is 'uninvited brute'
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper described Hurricane Florence, which slammed into his state early Friday, as “an uninvited brute who doesn’t want to leave." "We know we're in for a...
Weatherman forced to bail during live Hurricane Florence coverage
A North Carolina meteorologist reporting on Hurricane Florence was forced to abandon his live broadcast mid-sentence -- just as his building began to flood, video shows. The Category 1 hurricane...
J.R. Smith takes Kyrie Irving-to-Knicks chances to 'high' level
Knicks fans will be hoping J.R. Smith wasn't "high" when he made this comment. An Instagram photo posted by NiceKicks asked: "Kyrie Irving is the Knicks' top target in 2019....
Facebook is using AI to police offensive memes
Policing hate speech and offensive content on a platform as large as Facebook is a big challenge. Filtering for nasty words and phrases is simple enough, but in the age...
Heads of Sistine Chapel Choir eyed in theft of group's funds
Two heads of the Sistine Chapel Choir are accused of the most ungodly behavior — stealing funds meant for the world-renowned group and funneling them into their own coffers. The...
Brett Kavanaugh letter's contents are revealed
The woman who wrote a letter to lawmakers accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct claimed he held her down and tried to force himself on her during...
Google employees are quitting over its plan to re-enter China
Seven Google employees have reportedly quit their jobs over the lack of accountability and transparency at the search giant over its controversial China search engine effort, code-named Project Dragonfly. The...
Paul Manafort cooperating with investigators in Mueller probe
Paul Manafort cut a deal to cooperate with special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation Friday — weeks after President Trump praised the former campaign chairman for refusing to flip. The...
This lady's butt is Bed, Bath & Beyond inappropriate
A shopper at a Bed, Bath & Beyond in Swainsboro, Georgia was shocked when she saw a women wandering the store in an outfit that was clearly meant to be...
War Machine grovels for forgiveness
Nearly 18 months after being convicted of sexually assaulting and kidnapping his former porn star girlfriend, War Machine wants forgiveness from Christy Mack. The former mixed martial arts standout —...
Woman punched, sexually assaulted near Manhattan pier
A stranger sexually assaulted a woman by a Manhattan pier early Friday, officials said. The 36-year-old victim had just gotten off work around 3:30 a.m. near Pier 62 and West...
Ex-Disneyland princess found guilty of lying to cops for murderous ex-fiancé
An ex-Disneyland princess and former fiancée of a California actor who murdered two men in twisted plot to steal their money to pay for his wedding has been convicted of...
Apple's bigger-screen iPhones are slammed for being 'sexist'
When Apple released its iPhone XS line, with screens that range from 5.8 inches to 6.5 inches, they became the company's largest phones yet. But the big screens have triggered...
Jimmy Buffett went surfing just before Hurricane Florence
Jimmy Buffett shrugged off the danger posed by the approaching Hurricane Florence this week and went surfing on South Carolina’s Folly Beach. “I ain’t afraid of dying I got no...
Teacher plans to wear same dress for 100 days to teach sustainability
An eco-conscious New Jersey art teacher is giving her students a valuable lesson – by wearing the same dress for 100 school days, according to a report. Julia Mooney wants...
Soccer star nearly kills ref with kick to the skull
An indoor soccer star has been arrested after a brutal attack left a referee in hospital. Alcione Marcelino, 34, headbutted the official and kicked him in the face as he...
Junkie mom arrested for stealing drugs from dying daughter
A drug-addicted Missouri mom was busted this week for swiping pain medication from her terminally ill daughter — and taking it herself, cops said. Carol Ballweg, 46, was the primary...
Ric Flair's wedding was predictably insane
Ric Flair cheated death last year and now he's celebrating getting married for a fifth time after tying the knot with partner Wendy Barlow. And "The Nature Boy" made quite...
Man tried to blame someone else for shooting himself in the genitals: cops
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Authorities say a Missouri man who shot himself in the genitals lied to investigators and said someone else shot him. The Columbia Daily Tribune reports that 19-year-old Taylor...
Naomi Osaka's week gets better thanks to Michael B. Jordan
Naomi Osaka can add her celebrity crush, Michael B. Jordan, to her growing fanbase. Ellen DeGeneres offered to play matchmaker for the 20-year-old tennis phenom after she reluctantly revealed she...
Sears issues another 'going concern' warning as loss widens
Sears Holdings reported a smaller decline in quarterly same-store sales Thursday, but warned again that there is doubt about the company’s continued operation as it awaits approval to sell some...
Hurricane Florence storm surge damage may not be covered by insurance
A little-known insurance clause could spell trouble for many residents in North and South Carolina, where a storm surge of up to 14 feet is expected as Hurricane Florence sweeps...
Steve Smith's feud with Michael Irvin spills onto live TV
Steve Smith still isn’t laughing at Michael Irvin. The ongoing feud between NFL Networks analysts took another weird turn Thursday night during the Ravens and Bengals broadcast after Irvin questioned...
Historic criminal charges brought against Air Force Academy cadets
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Two U.S. Air Force Academy cadets face charges stemming from a hazing incident involving the Colorado school’s swim team. The Gazette reports that the criminal charges...
5-year-old girl killed, mom wounded in shooting at Detroit home
DETROIT — Police said a 5-year-old girl was killed and her mother wounded in a shooting at a home in Detroit. Detroit police Commander Elaine Bryant told reporters that the...
Hurricane Florence storms the East Coast
Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina Friday morning. As the storm lashes the Tarheel State, residents are battling ferocious winds and rains, and rising waters.
Police, fire recruits are getting asked risqué questions about their sex lives
It’s getting hot in here! Police and fire department recruits in Cincinnati are asked to divulge their darkest, deepest carnal desires in pre-employment questionnaires that can later become accessible to...
Henri Bendel is closing after 123 years
Say goodbye, Bendel girls. Henri Bendel — the iconic department store known for bringing Coco Chanel to the US and catering to generations of so-called “Bendel Girls” — is shutting...
Jeff Bezos says Trump shouldn't 'demonize the media'
Amazon chief executive Jeff Bezos said Thursday the company would announce a decision on where it will build a second headquarters before the end of the year, and also said...
Manafort makes deal with Mueller to avoid another trial
President Trump’s former campaign chairman Paul Manafort has copped a plea deal with federal prosecutors, nixing his trial later this month, according to a report Friday. It’s unclear whether Manafort...
Super Typhoon Mangkhut barrels toward Philippines
TUGUEGARAO, Philippines — Typhoon Mangkhut retained its ferocious strength and shifted slightly toward more densely populated coastal provinces on Friday as it barreled closer to the northeastern Philippines, where a...
Here's Hurricane Florence's threat by the numbers
MIAMI — It's about the water, not the wind, with Hurricane Florence making an extended stay along the North Carolina coast. Forecasters say "it cannot be emphasized enough that the...
Former Mafia boss 'Cadillac Frank' sentenced to life in prison
BOSTON — Former New England Mafia boss Francis "Cadillac Frank" Salemme was unrepentant Thursday as he was sentenced to life in prison for the 1993 killing of a nightclub owner,...
Off-duty correction officer fatally shot in possible road-rage attack
An off-duty city correction officer who aspired to join the NYPD was shot and killed in a possible road rage incident in Queens early Friday morning, police and family members...
Hurricane Florence makes landfall as torrential rains batter coast
Hurricane Florence made landfall Friday morning just east of Wilmington, North Carolina, where it brought a life-threatening storm surge that pushed water inland for miles, pounding rains and powerful winds...
Roach makes a home inside woman's ear
Footage from Vietnam shows a live cockroach being removed from a woman's ear canal. Shockingly, this isn't actually all that uncommon, as it turns out that the human ear is...
Teens wearing 'Scream' masks rob woman at gunpoint: police
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee police say a woman was robbed at gunpoint by several people who sounded like teens and were wearing "Scream" masks. WTVF-TV reports the woman was about...
Country star Alan Jackson's son-in-law dies after fall at boat dock
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The son-in-law of country music star Alan Jackson has died in a fall in Florida. Citing a Davidson County District's Attorney's Office release, news outlets report 28-year-old...
Saquon Barkley returning to place where he first became a Giant
The memory is recent, but will always remain vivid. Commissioner Roger Goodell spoke. Giants fans erupted. Saquon Barkley stood and was embraced by loved ones. The running back walked up...
Jets loving life without a huge star
Even the most ardent Jets fan had to wonder and worry before the season began: — Who’s going to be the No. 1 receiver? — Who’s going to be the No. 1...
Jose Reyes hopes to be next to David Wright in his finale
Before David Wright announced he would return and start one last game in his Mets career, on Sept. 29, he found Jose Reyes in the clubhouse Thursday and shared the...
Don't be afraid to take the favored Jets
Jets fans right now are feeling a little like Chevy Chase in “Vacation” when he was deciding whether to go skinny dipping with Christie Brinkley at the motel pool with...
Bettors must respect the SEC
A week ago, we looked at the great start to the 2018 college football season by the SEC. Instead of cooling off, the league impressed again. Other conferences are going...
Steelers will bounce back and cover as the favorite
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....
Elizabeth Smart: Released kidnapper is still dangerous
SALT LAKE CITY — Elizabeth Smart says a woman who helped kidnap her when she was 14 and stood by as she was sexually assaulted should be committed to a...
Browns a good bet to give the Saints fits
Dave Tuley, senior reporter at VSiN, joins the Post’s Bettor’s Guide for the 2018 NFL season. His handicapping pieces appear in VSiN’s online magazine, Point Spread Weekly. Browns (+8¹/₂) over...
David Quinn's challenge: Keep Rangers relevant during rebuild
The Rangers probably aren’t going to be as young as you might expect, for much — if not most — of the rebuild will take place off-Broadway in places like...
Ezekiel Elliott knew Saquon Barkley was 'the truth' long ago
FRISCO, Texas — Ohio State was No. 1 in the country and fighting to defend its national title, but during a “Blackout” game on a Saturday night in October 2015,...
Mets did right by David Wright
In the end, David Wright’s grand farewell came down to just a little more money than the Mets are paying Michael Conforto for the entire 2018 season. The fourth-year outfielder...
Teen killed by falling chimney during Massachusetts gas explosions
Authorities identified the 18-year-old killed when a series of gas explosions rocked a string of Boston suburbs on Thursday. Leonel Rondon, from Lawrence, Mass., was sitting inside a car when...
David Wright's retirement unlikely to include these jobs
David Wright appears in no hurry to chart a post-baseball career after his Citi Field finale. Though the Mets captain will certainly have plenty of options following his final game...
Mike Francesa: This might be the worst 90-win Yankees team ever
The Yankees have been struggling lately, and one fan who hosts his own radio show has had enough. In a classic rant, Mike Francesa tore into the Bombers during a...
Progressives down GOP-allied Democrats in primaries across the city
The progressive wave crashed into the state Senate Thursday as Democratic primary voters across the city elected a slate of liberal insurgents who challenged a caucus of moderates once allied...
Stunning season opener has set bar very high for Jets defense
For an opener, the Jets drew rave reviews. The encore? Their defense believes a return home will bring even stronger performances against the Dolphins in Week 2. “Our mission this...
Terrible NFL announcing sadly remains a sure thing on Sundays
A week into this season, the NFL’s and mass media’s message is clear: If you don’t have a bet — or six, or 20 — on games and/or the players,...
Progressive under fire for wildly exaggerated bio trounces longtime Brooklyn senator
Progressive Julia Salazar trounced longtime Brooklyn state Sen. Martin Dilan on Thursday, despite a storm of controversy over her wildly exaggerated biography. “This was a brutal race because they knew...
Democrats really had no good reason to oust Cuomo
Take your pick: Andrew Cuomo is either the worst great politician or the best bad politician in America. He is a master of the backroom deal and knows how to...
Man gets 30 years in prison for incest
BUTTE, Mont. — A 44-year-old man has been sentenced to 30 years in the Montana State Prison for having sex with a 15-year-old stepdaughter. The Montana Standard reports that District...
Man arrested for shooting sheriff's deputy with a compound bow
SAUK CENTRE, Minn. — Authorities say a man who shot a Minnesota sheriff's deputy with a compound bow also was shot and wounded by law officers firing their guns. Stearns...
Gunman in California shooting rampage thought wife had cheated on him
The California gunman who shot and killed his ex-wife and four others before turning the weapon on himself had filed for divorce last year because he believed she had cheated...
Terry Collins: David Wright good as any Hall of Famers I managed
It would be inaccurate to proclaim that David Wright got along with every last person with whom he shared the Mets’ clubhouse. He’s only human, after all. Yet those who...
State Department spent over $52K on curtains
UPDATE: The New York Times on Friday walked back a story slamming UN Ambassador Nikki Haley — issuing a lengthy editors note conceding that the paper unfairly blamed her for...
Rangers hoping Lundqvist can still be elite as they're rebuilding
The rebuild continues. The Rangers remain steadfast in their mission to make themselves new again, which was declared to the fans in the infamous letter sent by team president Glen...
Andy Dalton finds a way to light up the Ravens this time
CINCINNATI — Andy Dalton kept the Ravens out of the playoffs last year by throwing a long touchdown pass. He sent them to another loss on Thursday night by throwing...