October 12, 2018
Brooklyn witches are planning to put a curse on Brett Kavanaugh
Brooklyn witches are brewing up a swirl of spells that they plan to unleash on US Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. An occult bookstore in Bushwick called Catland promises to...
49ers sorry for Kaepernick snub
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The 49ers are apologizing for initially leaving Colin Kaepernick out of a photo gallery celebrating the team's history against the Packers. The team posted dozens of...
Don't be fooled by shiny fantasy matchup for Bills skill players
Fantasy football is a game of matchups. We study offensive schemes versus defensive schemes, wide receivers versus cornerbacks, running backs versus defensive lines, you name it. We target the incongruity...
Nets guard backs up his big talk in solid win over Knicks
Maybe Spencer Dinwiddie was right. After the point guard insisted his Nets were better than the Knicks, and reiterated that claim this week, Brooklyn closed out the preseason with an...
Students unharmed after school bus drives into backyard pool
ORLANDO, Fla. — A Florida school bus plowed through a fence and into a backyard pool after a collision, but no one on board was hurt. The Orlando Sentinel reports...
'Jeweler to the stars' lover allegedly stole thousands to pay off drug debt: DA
Prosecutors offered a glimpse Friday of the damning evidence they plan to introduce at the upcoming murder trial of a “jeweler to the stars” lover accused of killing a Connecticut...
Feds crack down on e-cigarettes amid 'epidemic' of teen use
The feds are stepping up an industrywide crackdown on e-cigarettes, concerned over what they have called an “epidemic” of young nicotine addicts. The Food and Drug Administration has sent letters...
Timothy Rooney's last big race as Yonkers CEO marks end of era
The name Rooney is synonymous with sports — and, in New York specifically, harness racing. But with the sale of Yonkers Raceway to MGM Resorts, Saturday will mark the last...
Hillary Clinton's security clearance was revoked at her request
Hillary Clinton had her security clearance revoked at her own request, it was revealed on Friday. Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) released a letter that said the former secretary...
Knox struggles, Hardaway hurts wrist in Knicks' preseason finale
The Knicks finished their preseason Friday with a Garden loss to the Nets, a 3-2 record, Kevin Knox still shaky, Tim Hardaway Jr. achy and no official answer on who...
Parents outraged over sexual history survey given to 5th-graders
WINDSOR, Vt. — A survey that asked fifth-grade students in Vermont about their sexual history, preference and gender identity has drawn complaints from parents. The survey sent to Windsor Elementary...
'Cornerstore Caroline' says she's not racist, apologizes to kids
You know “Barbecue Becky” and “Permit Patty” — now meet “Cornerstore Caroline.” A wild viral video captured a white Brooklyn woman calling the cops on a 9-year-old black boy who...
Andrew Cuomo is on the verge of absolute power over New York
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s very public humiliation of the New York Working Families Party last week was a spectacular example of revenge served cold but sweet. Cuomo had been fretting about...
Elon Musk might be getting into the tequila business
Elon Musk is going from cracking pot jokes to selling tequila. The eccentric Tesla CEO — who is in the midst of settling fraud charges with the SEC that almost...
Can our modern 'house divided' remain one nation?
Debating Stephen Douglas over slavery, Abraham Lincoln said a house divided cannot stand. In 2018, we also are a house divided and must ask whether the terrible biblical saying Lincoln...
Almost 2 in 3 NYCHA complexes have broken or tampered doors
Two-thirds of the city’s public housing developments are vulnerable to intruders because so many of the doors are defective, according to a study released Friday. Investigators for Comptroller Scott Stinger...
Dean Skelos suffering from depression and a drinking problem, court docs claim
Disgraced former state Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos is struggling with depression and a drinking problem after a rift with his son and separation from his grandsons, new court documents...
A dark horse in the race for Nikki Haley's UN job
Since this week’s surprise announcement that Nikki Haley would depart by year’s end, everyone wants to know who’ll replace America’s UN ambassador — who was first dismissed, then hated, then...
HR exec who worked under Moonves gets $6M payout from CBS
CBS’ top HR exec under former CEO Les Moonves is getting a princely $6.1 million payout, according to an SEC filing Friday. Anthony Ambrosio, the chief human resources and chief...
Ex-FDNY pension boss pleads guilty to DWI in government car
The FDNY’s former pension boss took a plea deal Friday for drunkenly crashing his government car in Midtown last May. Stephen Cassidy — who lost his job after the embarrassing...
NYCHA still hasn't really changed
Anyone moving into a city public-housing unit surely knew it meant a risk of lead poisoning or toxic mold: So argued lawyers for the New York City Housing Authority in...
The pope punts again on the abuse crisis
Pope Francis sent a decidedly mixed message Friday, accepting the resignation of Donald Cardinal Wuerl as archbishop of Washington while leaving him in place until a successor’s named — and...
A former Cuomo ally calls out his Buffalo Billion bull
Stephanie Miner’s independent run for governor may not have much chance, but at least the former Syracuse mayor is showing that not all Democrats are in denial over Gov. Andrew...
Remains of 11 babies found in ceiling of shuttered funeral home
The bodies of 11 babies were found in the ceiling of a shuttered Detroit funeral home Friday, according to reports. An anonymous letter was sent to state regulators, which led...
Pastor freed from Turkey to meet with Trump in the Oval Office
The American pastor who has been freed from Turkey after two years in detention is expected to meet with President Trump in the Oval Office on Saturday. Pastor Andrew Brunson,...
Close de Blasio ally slammed mayor's speeches as 'awful'
That droning sound you hear is the mayor speaking. One of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s closest allies called his speeches “awful” because they go on for so long that people...
Boone hints at how Yankees' first-base battle will shape up
Aaron Boone said Luke Voit will have a “leg up” on Greg Bird for the Yankees' first base job, based on how well he played after being acquired from the...
FEMA crook sobs at sentence hearing, judge balks
Disgraced former politician Pamela Harris will have to wait until next Wednesday to learn whether or not she'll see the inside of a cell. Brooklyn federal court judge Jack Weinstein...
Hundreds flock to wake for sisters killed in upstate limo tragedy
Hundreds of people gathered Friday to mourn four sisters, three of their husbands and a brother-in-law — all of whom perished in an upstate limo crash. Eight urns were placed...
Five-year-olds are now contouring like Kim Kardashian
Five-year-olds are now contouring like Kim Kardashian
'Cool Kids' star Vicki Lawrence: TV needs more rowdy seniors
The Cool Kids | Friday, 8:30 p.m., Fox Vicki Lawrence never felt she was part of the “in” crowd, despite getting her big break as a teenager on comedienne Carol...
Brian Cashman won't tip his hand on CC Sabathia's future
Didi Gregorius isn't the only Yankee who will be recovering from a surgery. In addition to the shortstop's Tommy John surgery, Cashman said CC Sabathia has had another surgery on...
Rachael Ray showcases women artists in pop-up gallery
Rachael Ray is helping empower women through an art installation called “Walls By Women.” Ray will feature works from four women artists — all New Yorkers — throughout this season...
Woman overdosed, accidentally smothered infant: cops
ACWORTH, Ga. — Authorities in Georgia say a 31-year-old woman who died from a methamphetamine overdose accidentally smothered her 8-month-old son. Cherokee County Sheriff's spokesman Jay Baker said in a...
The crazy moment defendant tries to grab cop's gun in court
NEWPORT, Ore. — Video shows a dramatic Oregon courtroom scuffle in which a defendant lunges for a police officer's gun. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports a judge had denied a request by...
Bloody ball pits, creepy clowns, haunted crypts: This is Halloween, NYC-style
Haunted! They call it “the Nightmare Machine,” and it’s an Instagrammer’s paradise — or hell. This immersive new pop-up lets you pose in bloody ball pits and alien lights. Through...
Crawford-Benavidez Jr. WBO battle first step to unified belt
The goal is for boxing’s welterweight division to have an undisputed champion sometime in the not-so-distant future. But there are plenty of stepping stones that must be reached before an...
Mom sues prep school for $2M, claims 'hysterical' parents ruined her kid's rep
A teenage boy’s typical angst over a breakup led his pricey Manhattan prep school to suspend him — because other students and their “hysterical" parents claimed he might kill his...
Mets nominated Jose Reyes for Man of the Year — seriously
Jose Reyes may have had his issues away from baseball and another brutal year on the field, but his fellow players seem willing to look past all that. The MLB...
Homeless advocate who confronted de Blasio at the gym gets meeting
The homeless advocate who interrupted Mayor Bill de Blasio's gym routine last week couldn't get an answer out of him -- but she did land a meeting at City Hall....
NYPD considers adding Batman-like lasso gun to arsenal
The NYPD is weighing whether to take a page out of Batman’s playbook and equip its cops with the “BolaWrap” lasso gun that’s been making headlines lately. Department officials held...
Got a spare $2M? Marie Antoinette's baubles are up for auction
In March 1791, Marie Antoinette — then France’s capricious and controversial monarch — spent an evening packing up her jewels with her lady-in-waiting. With the French Revolution underway, the queen...
Stage star Angelica Page gets smacked with leaves at Turkish baths
“I grew up with my legendary parents in the Chelsea brownstone that had ‘Torn Page’ as the nameplate on our buzzer,” says Angelica Page. These days, the 54-year-old actress daughter...
Nathan Fillion's 'The Rookie' can't cop a plea
“The Rookie” premieres Tuesday night, several weeks into the new fall season — ostensibly giving ABC time to build anticipation for ex-“Castle” star Nathan Fillion’s return to prime time on...
Dow jumps 287 points after steep two-day selloff
After a wild week, Wall Street is wondering if the bubble has burst. The Dow Jones industrial average swung an eye-popping 1,434 points during one of the most volatile weeks...
In-N-Out boss is 36 years old, a billionaire and beloved by her employees
In-N-Out Burger president Lynsi Snyder is the youngest woman on the latest Forbes 400 list of the richest Americans. The 36-year-old is not only worth a fortune at $3 billion, but...
The surprising fantasy QB you can take a bye-week chance on
There are some players who just don’t inspire. Putting them in your fantasy lineup is the equivalent of a peanut butter-and-jelly sandwich for lunch — sure, it’s fine and gets...
Rooting for one GM to throw NHL free agency into chaos
There is potential for such drama up in Toronto that it’s almost hard not to root for a renegade general manager to really throw a wrench into the mix. There...
Chef accused of harassment wants to atone with dunk tank
A sleazy California chef who was accused of sexual harassment by more than 30 employees has announced a bizarre plan to atone for his slime-ball behavior -- by subjecting himself...
Here's the plan for Yankees to test the Manny Machado waters
Word has circulated throughout baseball this season that Manny Machado wants to be a Yankee. He idolized fellow Miami native Alex Rodriguez growing up and would love -- like A-Rod...
From crotchless panties to sheer stockings, how lingerie got so sexy
Lingerie has come a long way since the 1920s, when the shorter skirts preferred by the flappers required underwear to get a major makeover: Before mini hemlines were en vogue,...
NYPD widow asks parole board to keep Herman Bell accomplice behind bars
The widow of an NYPD officer who was murdered by Herman Bell and other Black Revolutionary Army members in the 1970s gave an impassioned plea Friday to keep one of...
Charlotte Flair's second great WWE feud is the opposite of first
Charlotte Flair found something she never thought she would in Becky Lynch — an opponent for a lifetime. “I feel like we’re gonna fight forever,” Flair said in a phone...
White House may renew effort to separate families at border
Team Trump wants to launch a new version of its much-maligned policy of separating families crossing the southern border to stem a record 38 percent surge in August in the...
The GOP’s desperate embrace of Kanye West and other commentary
Conservative: GOP Embracing Kanye Seems Desperate Republicans “have always had a celebrity problem,” observes Kimberly Ross at the Washington Examiner, since any entertainer who doesn’t “hold fast to a leftist...
Video shows man sucker-punching woman in Brooklyn
A shameless brute was caught on surveillance video sucker-punching a Brooklyn woman on the sidewalk in an unprovoked broad-daylight attack, then calmly sauntering away, police said Friday. The 19-year-old victim...
Crowley plans his comeback after Ocasio-Cortez defeat
Veteran Rep. Joseph Crowley, defeated by newcomer Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in a primary election that shocked the political world, is laying the groundwork for a comeback. Crowley has formed a state...
Pilot pulls off 'adrenaline-rushing' maneuver through skyline
Citizens in Brisbane, Australia, were able to witness a breathtaking sight when a massive C17A Globemaster performed a low flyby over the city. The stunt was part of the Royal Australian...
Americans don't see their close family anymore
One in four Americans have a close family member they haven’t seen in over ten years, according to new research. A new study of 2,000 people delved into the tradition...
Gubernatorial candidate threatens to 'stomp all over' opponent
A Republican running for governor in Pennsylvania posted a bizarre video on Facebook Friday in which he angrily threatened to “stomp all over” the incumbent’s “face with golf spikes.” The...
College student says she was raped hours after #MeToo rally
A Missouri college student says she was raped hours after she attended a #MeToo rally supporting sexual assault survivors, according to a new report. The 22-year-old woman, who attends Missouri...
Biosphere 2 evolves from societal experiment into science utopia
ORACLE, Ariz. — They lived for two years and 20 minutes under the glass of a miniature Earth, complete with an ocean, rain forest, desert, grasslands and mangroves. Their air...
ACS accused of ignoring safety concerns of foster kids
The city’s child-welfare agency ignored evidence that foster-care contractors weren’t safeguarding kids — despite more than 1,000 cases of neglect and abuse over the past two years, according to a...
MSNBC's Nicole Wallace told Jeb Bush to sucker-punch Trump
MSNBC "Deadline: White House" host Nicole Wallace admitted Thursday that she once encouraged Jeb Bush to physically attack then-candidate Donald Trump after a heated debate during the 2016 Republican primary...
Giants aren't calling it quits on the Eli Manning era just yet
Through 15 years, there have been rough times for Eli Manning. Plenty of them. Accolades sure, but more recently, growing doubt on the outside, and perhaps even a little bit...
Family plans to sue Applebee's after toddler scalded by hot water
A toddler was severely burned by scalding hot water at a Queens Applebee’s — and the family plans to sue because they claim employees waited 20 minutes to call for...
Parents are giving up on public schools to home-school their kids
Taty Sena of Park Slope only recently felt comfortable admitting that she home-schools her 6-year-old daughter. “I was a closeted home-schooler for a while,” she says. “I needed to fully...
Satanic serial killers arrested for performing human sacrifices
A horrifying scene was uncovered in Iguatu, Brazil, where authorities uncovered a site used for human sacrifices. A trio of Satanists allegedly lured several people to the property and then tortured...
Ereck Flowers pulled off scrap heap by familiar face
Being released by the Giants might have been the best thing for Ereck Flowers. The Giants finally gave up on the draft bust Tuesday after failing to find a trade...
Joe Girardi expands search for next managing job
Joe Girardi is making the interviewing rounds. A week after speaking with the Reds about their managing job, Girardi did the same with the Rangers on Friday, the Dallas Morning News...
Ted Cruz challenger raising record-breaking amounts of cash
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz��s Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke raised more than $38 million in the third quarter — all from individual contributions — shattering the previous quarterly record for a...
Browns get bandwagon warning after Snoop Dogg visit
The Browns' bandwagon was so empty for years that now coach Hue Jackson is warning his players about it getting too crowded — even if it includes Snoop Dogg. Welcome...
Moschino, H&M collaboration proves that safe sex is in style
Designer Jeremy Scott, known for his irreverent, pop-damaged looks as creative director of Moschino, has never been one to play it safe. Until now, that is. Thanks to a host...
Republican club on Upper East Side vandalized
An Upper East Side Republican club was vandalized overnight — with a brick thrown through its window, two anarchy symbols scrawled on its front door and the locks glued, authorities...
Former Cuomo aide wants to stay out of prison while he appeals conviction
A convicted former top aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to stay out of prison while he appeals his case. Joseph Percoco — once Cuomo’s right-hand-man — was convicted on corruption...
Teacher who smiled for mugshot pleads guilty to sex with student
The married Texas teacher who famously flashed a broad smile in her mugshot after being accused of romping with a 17-year-old student pleaded guilty this week to the crime. Sarah...
El Chapo's lawyer won't be sanctioned for possibly endangering witness
Drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman's lawyer will not be sanctioned for potentially endangering a witness who is expected to testify against the kingpin at his upcoming trial, a Brooklyn...
Yankees can't get rid of Sonny Gray fast enough
Brian Cashman confirmed what many had already believed: Sonny Gray’s time with the Yankees should be over. “It hasn’t worked out thus far,’’ Cashman said at a press conference at...
Facebook hackers stole info from 29 million accounts
Facebook revealed Friday that it had determined the major security breach it discovered late last month impacted the accounts of 30 million users. The company wrote in a blog post...
New York Times scrambles to defuse a full-blown staff rebellion
The New York Times is scrambling to quell a staff rebellion at its metro desk after the section’s editor, Cliff Levy, unleashed a blistering email to staffers last week, saying...
'Cornerstore Caroline' oughta be mortified right about now
Surveillance footage from inside a Brooklyn bodega where a white woman called the cops on a 9-year-old boy, claiming he grabbed her butt, shows the kid didn't lay a hand...
Nets guard: Why wouldn't we be better than the Knicks?
After Spencer Dinwiddie had already stirred the pot with his assertion that he should’ve won last year’s Most Improved Player award, the Brooklyn guard continued to stoke the fires of...
Gay penguins set to raise their first chick
A gay penguin couple has started a family after it was decided to let them have an egg to nurture. Sphen and Magic have become so inseparable, they have been...
Boone regrets Severino call — and so does Hal Steinbrenner
Aaron Boone had a relatively smooth rookie season in the Yankees’ dugout — until Game 3 of the ALDS. That’s when the manager watched as Luis Severino was hit all...
Lenders reportedly willing to prop up Sears through holidays
Fake Christmas trees and holiday lights could be the last items Sears ever sells. The 125-year-old retailer is being nudged into liquidation by its lenders, which are willing to pony...
Vaping might be more dangerous than smoking
Vaping may be worse for you than traditional smoking, a new study claims. Greek researchers found that flavorings in e-cigarettes harm the lungs by causing inflammation. Experiments, conducted on mice,...
Apparent killing of journalist causes chaos for defense contractors dealing with Saudis
Major defense contractors are freaking out over the chance that lawmakers could cancel deals with the Saudis over accusations that they murdered a US-based journalist — a move that could...
Giants are reaching the final stage of grief over lost season
There we have it. The first one of the season. “Every man just looking in the mirror and doing the things they say they wanted to do," linebacker Alec Ogletree...
Saudi Arabian delegation arrives in Turkey over Khashoggi disappearance
A Saudi Arabian delegation arrived in Ankara on Friday as part of a joint probe with Turkish authorities into the disappearance of prominent journalist Jamal Khashoggi, according to reports. Two...
Didi Gregorius needs Tommy John surgery in Yankees downer
Didi Gregorius will undergo Tommy John surgery, potentially dealing the Yankees a huge blow to their 2019 season. Aaron Boone said the shortstop likely suffered the injury at Fenway Park...
This $9M Harlem penthouse could break a record
This new-to-market Harlem penthouse doesn’t just stand out for its bonkers features, which include a 4,000-square-foot private roof terrace. Its $8.97 million asking price also makes it the most expensive...
Veteran risk? Draft chance? Giants' options to replace Eli
Six games in and the Giants might as well already be back on the clock for the NFL draft. After passing on a potential franchise quarterback last April and going...
Cops grill hotel workers about African billionaire's kidnapping
Tanzanian cops are grilling a dozen people they say may have information about the kidnapping of Africa's youngest billionaire by an armed gang this week, according to a new report....
De Blasio takes stand against confronting politicians in public
Mayor Bill de Blasio went to bat for a political foe on Friday, saying the protesters who accosted Republican Sen. Ted Cruz in a Washington, DC, restaurant last month overstepped...
Good Samaritans rescue pregnant woman from subway tracks
A pregnant woman was rescued by fellow commuters after she tumbled onto subway tracks Friday morning in Midtown, witnesses said. The woman was standing on the center platform of the...
Mom acts as human shield for infant daughter during monster hailstorm
An Aussie mom took a beating from a monster hailstorm during a desperate attempt to shield her infant daughter — and she said she'd do it again in a heartbeat....
Raccoon battles iguana in gory fight to the death
A man taking a smoke break in Boca Raton, Florida, witnessed one of nature's most violent encounters. A raccoon chased down and fought an iguana. The gory incident ends as...
JPMorgan's Dimon warns of threats to US economy
JPMorgan Chase boss Jamie Dimon warned on Friday that global risks including trade wars and rising interest rates could “derail” the US economy. “So far, we have a strong economy...
'Robin Hood bank robber' explains how he gave stolen money to the poor
A convicted bank robber recently released from a US prison and deported to Australia has boasted about a heist he pulled off in which he “humiliated those who hate the...
Geno Smith kicks Giants when they're down
Geno Smith should not hold his breath. Smith and then-head coach Ben McAdoo were part of one of the more ignominious moments in Giants history last season when McAdoo clumsily and...
Michelle Obama and Melania Trump share the same secret to a happy marriage
Michelle Obama and Melania Trump share the same secret to a happy marriage: separate bathrooms. Former first lady Obama, who was promoting the launch of her new initiative Global Girls...
Woman fishing with kids snatched and killed by crocodile
A woman has been killed by a crocodile while out fishing with her family in the Northern Territory in Australia. It took police three hours to get to the lake...
Tech stocks push Wall Street to rebound after two-day plunge
Wall Street climbed more than 1 percent on Friday following its worst two-day slide in eight months, with technology and other high-growth stocks leading a fight back. Ten of the...
Video shows genesis of McGregor-Khabib brawl
New footage has emerged that shows exactly how the shocking Conor McGregor-Khabib Nurmagomedov post-fight brawl really started. And it looks like it was the president of Nurmagomedov's management agency who...
Turkish court frees American pastor
A US pastor who has been held in Turkey on what the Trump administration said were bogus terror and espionage charges was sprung free Friday after being convicted and sentenced...
Tesla says there's still time to get $7,500 tax credit
Tesla says buyers must order cars by Monday to get the full federal electric vehicle tax credit of $7,500. The company says on its website that cars ordered by Oct....
White woman calls cops on black child she says touched her butt
A white woman was captured on video calling the cops on a 9-year-old black child who she claimed grabbed her butt in a Brooklyn bodega, an accusation that outraged locals...
Homeless man accused of molesting girl at Hurricane Michael shelter
A homeless man was busted for sexually molesting a 6-year-old girl at an emergency Hurricane Michael shelter in Florida, local police said. John Stapleton, 60, inappropriately touched the girl Thursday...
Usain Bolt's first pro soccer start was amazing
Usain Bolt got off the schneid in his new professional soccer career, scoring two goals for the Australian A-League’s Central Coast Mariners. Making his first start for the Mariners in...
Wells Fargo misses profit estimates on mortgage slump
Wells Fargo posted a quarterly profit that fell short of analysts’ estimates on Friday, as a $13 billion drop in new mortgage borrowing offset the bank’s efforts to cut costs....
'Motherf--ker': The reason why Jimmy Butler trade talks imploded
Just as trade talks between the Timberwolves and Heat broke down, Pat Riley had some parting words for Tom Thibodeau. The Heat president reportedly called Thibodeau a "motherf--ker" and hung...
China says it's in 'communication' with US amid report of Trump-Xi meet
BEIJING — China said Friday it is in contact with the United States amid reports of a planned meeting between President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump next month following...
Citigroup profit jumps thanks to bond trading growth
Citigroup reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit on Friday, helped by higher bond trading revenue and strength in its consumer banking business in Mexico. The Wall Street bank’s shares rose 2.82...
Higher interest rates help stoke JPMorgan’s profits
JPMorgan Chase reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit on Friday as gains from higher interest rates and growth in loans helped the bank offset weakness in bond trading revenue. The largest...
Okinawa governor wants Americans to help move Marine base
TOKYO — The new governor of Okinawa said Friday he wants Americans to know that the US and Japanese governments are forcing a relocation of a US Marine base that...
Hurricane Michael's death toll rises after five killed in Virginia
The death toll from Hurricane Michael climbed to 13 Friday as officials in Virginia reported five fatalities tied to the storm that struck the Florida Panhandle before cutting a path...
Mnuchin still going to Saudi Arabia despite journalist's disappearance
Despite mounting outrage over the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Turkey, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin still plans to attend an investment conference in Riyadh. “We are concerned about...
Astronauts to fly again after botched blastoff
MOSCOW — A US astronaut and his Russian crewmate arrived Friday at the Russian space center for medical checks following a failed launch that led to an emergency landing in...
Couple fails to pull off the 'Dirty Dancing' move in the most painful way possible
One of the most iconic dance scenes in Hollywood history is Patrick Swayze lifting Jennifer Grey over his head during the finale of the 1987 film "Dirty Dancing." A couple...
Melania discusses Trump's alleged infidelities
Melania Trump has more pressing matters on her mind than allegations of infidelity by her husband, she insisted in a no-holds-barred interview that airs Friday. "I'm a mother and a...
Pope accepts resignation of American cardinal in sex abuse scandal
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis accepted the resignation Friday of Washington Cardinal Donald Wuerl after he became entangled in two major sexual abuse and cover-up scandals and lost the support...
Teen believes her purity belongs to her dad
The Purity Movement teaches young people to abstain from all sexual activity before getting married. Hannah Lee Powers and her father allowed cameras to follow them as they prepared for,...
Jamal Khashoggi's apparent killing will create a major Saudi crisis
The reported killing of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi will have many victims, starting with his family and fiancée. But unless the Saudi government speaks and acts quickly and honestly...
Giants offensive line can't blame Ereck Flowers for this debacle
Well, no one can blame Ereck Flowers for this one. Giants fans don’t have Flowers to kick around anymore following his merciful release on Tuesday after three-plus miserably unproductive seasons...
Yankees expected to stay the course with Boone's coaches
One year after the Yankees’ coaching staff underwent a big face-lift, all of manager Aaron Boone’s coaches are expected to return for the 2019 season. Reggie Willits (first base), Phil...
Recovering coordinator not far from the Jets' minds
When Todd Bowles was looking to put together a coaching staff after being named Jets head coach in 2015, he chose Kacy Rodgers to be his defensive coordinator. Rodgers had...
Giants see first-hand how good the Eagles still could be
The Giants’ Damon Harrison watched five games of film, and couldn’t pinpoint why the Super Bowl champion Eagles were stumbling at the start of their title defense. Maybe it was...
Why the Jets will be able to handle prosperity this week
Everyone knows the Jets’ history of following up rousing wins with unconscionable flat performances. You have to go back only as far as Week 2 of this season to find...
Baker Mayfield will lead the Browns to their third win
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....
Two men indicted for allegedly raping baby, filming the attack
Two Tennessee men accused of raping a 9-month-old girl and filming the attack were indicted Tuesday on multiple charges. Isiah Dequan Hayes, 19, and Daireus Jumare Ice, 22, are both...
Brewers looking to ride unique pitching scheme to World Series
MILWAUKEE — From Kenosha to Sheboygan, they are ready for the Brew Crew to finally get back to the World Series. The Brewers have made it to only one World...
China trade surplus with US widens to record $34.1B
BEIJING — China's trade surplus with the United States widened to a record $34.1 billion in September as exports to the American market rose by 13 percent over a year...
The Odell Beckham drama just never stops
Odell Beckham Jr. was supposed to be better than this. He promised he was going to be better than this. More maturity, he vowed. Less drama, he insisted. And yet...
Wife claims she fatally stabbed husband after slipping on dog poop
A Florida woman arrested on murder charges Wednesday claimed the fatal stabbing of her husband was an accident because she had slipped on dog feces, authorities said. But they added...
2 men banned from Texas gun range after selfie with firearm
HOUSTON — Two men have been banned from a Houston gun range for life after one pointed an unloaded gun at the other while taking a picture. Top Gun Range...
Thousands of young US children get no vaccines, survey finds
A small but growing proportion of the youngest children in the U.S. have not been vaccinated against any disease, worrying health officials. An estimated 100,000 young children have not had...
Bet on Dodgers ace to build off NLDS success
Make yourself at home. Movie extras were locked in a subway car during the filming of “Joker.” With nowhere to turn, nature called and they were forced to relieve themselves....
Pentagon grounds F-35 fighter jet flights in wake of crash
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon on Thursday ordered a temporary pause in all F-35 fighter jet flights in order to inspect the fleet in the wake of a crash last month...
Kevin Shattenkirk's Rangers exile will be brief
Kevin Shattenkirk’s benching was set to last just one game, no matter what happened. That was the message from Rangers coach David Quinn as he made the first boldfaced move...
Rangers' reaction to first win proves expectations are different
The old warhorse Tom McVie can rest easy. More to the point, so can new kid on the block David Quinn. For after coming up empty his first three tries...
Giants report card: This was a team-wide failure
Grades from the Giants’ 34-13 loss to the Eagles on Thursday: Offense When actually converting a third down is cause for celebration, something is very wrong. Saquon Barkley (13-130, 1...
Student becomes 1st athlete with cerebral palsy to sign contract with Nike
A junior at the University of Oregon became the first athlete with cerebral palsy to sign a contract with Nike. Justin Gallegos, a member of the school's running club, posted...
Colin Kaepernick receives prestigious black history award at Harvard
Colin Kaepernick was recognized for his contribution to black history at Harvard University, where the former NFL quarterback declared that "love is at the root of our resistance." Kaepernick, comedian...
Saquon Barkley's career-best night couldn't save Giants
One day, the Giants may end up regretting passing on a quarterback with this year’s second-overall pick, but it seems impossible for them to have landed a greater talent. Despite...
Eli Manning playing like an old QB who's past his prime
Saquon Barkley tried to save Eli Manning from himself, tried to single-handedly save the Giants season. On a night when Barkley showed you all the electrifying moves and again proved...
Writer sues creator of 'Shi--y Media Men' list
A writer whose name appeared on an online list of “Sh--ty Media Men” accused of sexual misconduct is seeking $1.5 million damages from the creators, claiming libel and emotional distress....
Several dead, multiple missing after collapse of under construction mall
MONTERREY, Mexico — A shopping mall under construction in the Mexican city of Monterrey collapsed Thursday, killing at least seven people and leaving another nine missing, officials said. Local council...
Two arrested in deaths of couple found burned
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans police have arrested two people in connection with the deaths of a man and woman whose burned bodies were found over the summer. Several news...
Giants are a sick organization right now
It took about 15 minutes for the Mets to reveal themselves as a one-trick pony this year. Every fifth day you could sit in front of a television, or make...