October 16, 2018
Man gets 105 years in prison for killing wife with frying pan
BOZEMAN, Mont. — A Montana man who hit his wife in the head with a frying pan, slit her throat and tried to dispose of the body at a landfill...
Serial killer who murdered 8 children executed in Pakistan
LAHORE, Pakistan — A serial killer of eight children has been executed at a Pakistani prison after the country's top court rejected request for his public hanging. Mohammad Imran was...
Grandma accused of stabbing toddler, burning her inside oven
JACKSON, Miss. — The death of a 20-month-old girl found stabbed and burned inside an oven of a Mississippi Delta home led to a murder charge Tuesday against the child's...
Bizarre ALCS scandal: Astros spy on Red Sox to monitor cheating
HOUSTON — In this era of baseball we see more homers, strikeouts and paranoia than ever. The concerns over spying — high tech and low brow — obsess all teams...
It doesn't make any sense how great the Red Sox are
HOUSTON — We keep waiting. But time is running out. We watch, we scrutinize. When exactly are the Red Sox going to show they are not that 108-win team? That...
2 people arrested for trafficking over 100 pounds of pot: cops
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Idaho State Police say two people were arrested after officers discovered more than 100 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop near Idaho Falls. KIFI-TV reports...
These seven New York elections could decide who controls the House
Republicans hold just nine of New York’s 27 congressional seats and at least seven are in play this Nov. 6. Democrats need 23 seats nationwide to control the House for...
Jarrett Allen will be facing a big test right away
DETROIT — After months of going against each other in the gym, the Nets are convinced they have improved individually. Wednesday, they start trying to prove they have grown as...
Judge pushes back sentencing for Pamela Harris — again
First he delayed disgraced politician Pam Harris' sentencing, but now Brooklyn federal court judge Jack Weinstein says he needs to push it back even further -- because he wants to...
Midtown eatery to join already-bustling Park Avenue corridor
Another prominent eatery is expected to be added to Park Avenue’s Midtown restaurant corridor. “In keeping with the fine dining market that dominates Park Avenue, we are working with a...
Manufacturing company went bust despite city's $5.2M investment
The city invested $5.2 million in a company that was supposed to be a game-changer in manufacturing by creating 500 jobs and supporting 200 small businesses out of the Brooklyn...
Shamorie Ponds has a backcourt running mate now
Shamorie Ponds knew about the possibilities before almost anybody else. This was in May, when the Brooklyn native was still wrestling with his future, deciding whether to go pro or...
Netflix posts huge gains as subscriber growth soars
Popular returning series like “Marvel’s Luke Cage” and an influx of new international content helped Netflix smash Wall Street’s third-quarter earnings and subscriber growth expectations. The streaming behemoth said Tuesday...
How they got rid of Roseanne on 'The Conners'
Roseanne Conner is dead. One of TV's best-known characters was killed off in an accidental opiod overdose in the series premiere of ABC's "The Conners" on Tuesday night. The new...
State panel pulls plug on UWS nursing home project
A state appeals panel has yanked the permit to build an Upper West Side nursing home, a controversial project with the mayor’s support. Neighbors of the 20-story Jewish Home Lifecare...
Shamrock Capital purchases Stargate music catalog
Shamrock Capital has acquired the publishing catalog of the Norwegian duo behind major hits for Beyoncé, Rihanna and Katy Perry. The buyer said on Tuesday that it’s placing the catalog...
Donovan defends Trump in brutal Staten Island debate
It was the slugfest on Staten Island. Republican Congressman Dan Donovan duked it out with his Democratic challenger, veteran Max Rose, on Tuesday night in an hour-long forum that featured...
Designer Isabel Marant will open first showroom in Manhattan
A French fashion designer known for her bohemian aesthetic, Isabel Marant, will open her first Manhattan showroom in a space resembling a retail store in the Chelsea Arts Building at...
Senate Majority PAC will air $3M in TV ads to boost Menendez
New Jersey Democrats have called in the big guns to defend Sen. Robert Menendez from an unexpectedly spirited Republican challenge for what was supposed to be a safe seat. The...
Kevin Shattenkirk gets some redemption in Rangers' win
This was a bit of a new look for the Rangers, who are now seemingly listening to first-year head coach David Quinn as he demands they shoot first, crash the...
Trump: I'm not responsible if GOP loses big in midterms
President Trump won't be accepting any of the blame if the Republicans lose big in the midterm elections, he said Tuesday. Trump said his campaigning and endorsements have helped Republican...
Saudis pay $6M for lobbying despite big firms cutting ties
Saudi Arabia has been under intense scrutiny for the disappearance and alleged murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, but you wouldn't know it by looking at their lobbying payroll. The Middle...
Reputed mobster facing life in prison trying to wriggle out of guilty plea
A reputed mobster is trying to wriggle out of a guilty plea by claiming he didn’t think the prosecutor would push for maximum prison time. Reputed Gambino associate Battista “Benny”...
Devils roll to 4-0 start as Kyle Palmieri scores his 7th goal
The Devils have found a perfect combination for the start of the season. Kyle Palmieri scores early and goaltender Keith Kinkaid makes the lead stand up. Palmieri scored his seventh...
Sears tries to reassure suppliers after bankruptcy filing
Sears is sweet-talking its vendors now. With the ink barely dry on its Monday bankruptcy filing, the retailer fired off a letter to its suppliers — and followed up with...
Rembrandt masterpiece is getting a makeover
Art lovers will be in for a treat next year when Rembrandt’s masterpiece “The Night Watch” gets a makeover under the watchful eye of the public. Restorers at the Rijksmuseum...
Council speaker gives new chancellor a temporary pass for school bus disaster
City Council Speaker Corey Johnson blasted the Department of Education for this year’s student transit disaster — but gave schools Chancellor Richard Carranza a temporary pass. Speaking at a hearing...
One answer shows risk of Knicks letting Porzingis' deal linger
Knicks general manager Scott Perry claimed he’s in a “comfortable place" with Kristaps Porzingis after it became official Monday he’s not getting his contract extension until he becomes a restricted...
NFL scores best TV ratings of the season
The NFL just scored its best TV ratings of the season as high-scoring cliffhangers kept football fans glued to their sets and the league continued to distance itself from the...
SeatGeek moving its headquarters to the Flatiron District
SeatGeek, a fan-focused ticket seller and reseller, is moving its headquarters to the Flatiron District and more than doubling its size to 72,800 square feet. In June 2019, the firm...
Yankees would have liked this version of Nathan Eovaldi
HOUSTON — Nathan Eovaldi always possessed the power, the physique, the look of an ace. He even pitched for the same high school as Nolan Ryan, for crying out loud....
Trump announces Pat Cipollone will be new White House counsel
Washington lawyer Pat Cipollone will replace Don McGahn as White House counsel, President Trump said Tuesday. The announcement comes over a month after the president announced McGahn would be leaving...
Mets moving Triple-A affiliate to Syracuse
LOS ANGELES — The Mets are about to become entrenched in upstate New York. Team officials were in Syracuse on Tuesday to announce a pending agreement that will put the...
Wife's sexts to teen nearly derail trial over kidnapping of husband's lover
The trial of a South Carolina woman accused of kidnapping her husband's lover was nearly derailed by explosive sexts she sent a male teenager. Tammy Moorer's sexually charged messages to...
It's not just Manny Machado's hustle that should scare Yankees: scout
The Yankees potentially adding Manny Machado to a lineup that already houses Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton is complicated on a lot of levels. Not the least of which is...
Possible Mets catcher target is getting exposed in the NLCS
LOS ANGELES — Yasmani Grandal’s warts have resurfaced at the worst possible time for himself and the Dodgers. A free agent after this season who could attract attention from the...
Trump: Democrats will 'eat up' Bloomberg in primaries
WASHINGTON – President Trump said Tuesday he doubts he’ll face Michael Bloomberg in 2020 because Democrats "will eat him up" in the primaries if he becomes a presidential candidate. “I...
School hearing for disabled girl turns into a screaming match
A hearing over whether or not the Department of Education should cover the schooling costs of a severely disabled 13-year-old girl devolved into a screaming match Tuesday, as her father...
Suspects ID'd in Khashoggi's disappearance reportedly have ties to Saudi crown prince
Several of the suspects identified in the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi have close ties to the Saudi Arabian Crown Prince, a new report found. The New York Times looked...
Uber driver groped sleeping rider, charged her $1K for fake ride: feds
An Uber driver kidnapped and groped a sleeping passenger in the back of his cab before kicking her to the curb on a highway in Connecticut — and charging her...
Punish the Saudis — but not by rewarding Iran
President Trump is facing his trickiest diplomatic dilemma to date: how to punish a wayward ally, Saudi Arabia, without strengthening its regional foes — particularly US enemies, like Iran. This...
Michael Avenatti made his liberal fans look like fools
Think back on a time when you did not know the name Michael Avenatti — an almost mythological age all but lost to the mists of memory. You know when...
Jeff Koons' art dealer: Paying $13M doesn't get you a rush job
Jeff Koons will not be rushed — not even if you’ve paid him $13 million. That’s the message the balloon animal-sculptor’s art dealer, Larry Gagosian, has for a hedge funder...
Trump is totally right about the dangers of Medicare for All
Sen. Bernie Sanders says that because Medicare is “the most popular, successful and cost-effective health insurance in the country” everyone should have it, regardless of age. But watch out for...
New democracy office botched its first assignment
The office run by the city’s new chief democracy officer botched its first assignment by sending out inaccurate letters warning 400,000 voters they might not be able to cast ballots...
Pal of convicted Cuomo aide going to prison for over a year
A codefendant of convicted ex-Gov. Cuomo aide Joe Percoco was sentenced to 14 months in prison on Tuesday for his involvement in a corruption scheme. Energy company exec Peter Galbraith...
4-year-old found safe after wandering away from mom at subway station
A 4-year-old boy became separated from his mother at a busy Brooklyn subway station during the Tuesday morning rush hour, and wound up all the way in lower Manhattan —...
Man rescued after clinging to capsized boat for nearly 20 hours
A man in Florida, who spent nearly 20 hours clutching to a rope on the side of a capsized boat before he was rescued, said Monday he just kept clinging...
Penske Media pressured to cut ties with Saudi fund
Pressure is building on Penske Media — the parent company of Rolling Stone and Variety — to unravel its finance deal with Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund in the wake...
Wendy's customer accuses staff of calling him 'chubby' on receipt
Wendy’s is known for its snark on Twitter, but one of the fast-food chain’s North Carolina locations took things too far when employees called a customer a mean name. Jimmy...
Trump: Cohen was 'lying' about hush money payments
President Trump said Tuesday his former attorney Michael Cohen was "lying" when he testified that he coordinated with Trump to pay hush money to women before the 2016 election. In...
Trump compares Khashoggi 'murder' to Kavanaugh accusations
President Trump criticized those pointing fingers at Saudi Arabia in the case of missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi -- comparing the situation to the sexual assault allegations leveled against US Supreme...
The Giants' Eli Manning facade hasn't cracked yet
Eli Manning might not be listening, but he is the subject of rampant criticism about his ability to perform for the Giants at 37 years old. Outwardly, the Giants remain...
Do prestigious wine 'Master Sommeliers' really matter?
That's somm scandal. Last week, the Court of Master Sommeliers — the organization that conducts the exam for a master sommelier accreditation, the wine world’s most prestigious honor — yanked...
Mom terrified of Halloween posts job ad to take her kids trick-or-treating
A mom who is terrified of Halloween has posted a job ad to take her kids out trick-or-treating. The single mother, who suffers from severe social anxiety, is offering $65-an-hour...
How Snoop Dogg's joint-rolling skills made him a sushi master
If you don’t know, now you know: Snoop Dogg is a certifiable G in the kitchen. The rapper’s debut cookbook, “From Crook to Cook: Platinum Recipes From Tha Boss Dogg’s...
CDC: 'Mystery illness' leaving dozens of children paralyzed
There are now more than 125 confirmed or suspected cases of acute flaccid myelitis — the "mystery illness" that's been affecting children across the US and leaving them paralyzed. Federal...
Warren still has to answer for her ethnic identity theft
Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants to pretend she’s facing off with President Trump over her claims of Native American ancestry, but he’s not remotely her real worry. Her release of a...
Why this Rangers' trade throw-in might stick around a while
There were not a lot of people who thought Vladislav Namestnikov would still be a Ranger at this point, but he’s likely to be a Ranger through this year of...
The Saudis can't even get their Khashoggi cover story right
The Saudis are still denying any knowledge of what happened to journalist Jamal Khashoggi, widely reported killed inside their consulate in Istanbul. This, despite reports King Salman and Crown Prince...
The epic rise and modern sparkle of London Jewelers’ watch salon
Since 1926 — when Polish émigré Charles London founded his eponymous shop on School Street in Glen Cove, LI — watch mecca London Jewelers has serviced and offered the finest...
Arrest both the 'Proud Boys' idiots and Antifa goons
Both the Proud Boys and their Antifa antagonists got roughly what they wanted in their little rumbles Friday night. Happily, it looks like the NYPD is giving both sides what...
Another private equity firm looking at Tribune Publishing
A new private equity player is said to be kicking the tires at Tribune Publishing. GCM Grosvenor, headed by CEO Michael Sacks, was going over the books in recent days...
How Minka Kelly transformed from ‘Friday Night Lights’ sweetheart to ‘Titans’ superhero
Don't call Minka Kelly the girl next door. Of course, she looks it — hair all caramel, beachy waves, the strap of a white camisole falling off one tan, sculpted...
These are now the cheapest times to visit Disney World
Enter a whole new world of pricing at Walt Disney World. Today, the Orlando theme park rolled out a date-based pricing model and an online ticketing calendar that shows guests...
A$AP Rocky was bullied during his first orgy at 13 years old
He has lived to tell the tale.
Hurricane Michael death toll climbs to at least 26
PANAMA CITY, Fla. — Hurricane Michael killed at least 16 people in Florida, most of them in the coastal county that took a direct hit from the storm, state emergency...
Air fryer fanatics will love these Korean chicken wings
Urvashi Pitre, author of “Every Easy Day Air Fryer,” describes her spicy-sweet, Korean-inspired chicken wings as “little bites of heaven.” Gochujang chicken wings 2 pounds chicken wings 1 teaspoon kosher...
How to get the taste of junk food without the junk
Over the past eight months, Mary Roper’s typical dinners have included chicken-fried steak, pickle-brined fried chicken and various proteins coated with crushed pork rinds. In that same time period, the...
The strange reality that Knicks' hope is already gone
Wednesday is opening night for the Knicks, which means the regulars at Madison Square Garden will begin their 41-night routines in and around Penn Plaza, which means the City Game...
It's all 'relatives' for new Amazon anthology series 'The Romanoffs'
It's not the follow-up anyone expected. “The Romanoffs,” Matthew Weiner’s first series since the award-winning “Mad Men,” doesn’t have a magnetic-yet-enigmatic central character. But just as that show toyed with...
'Edgy' haunted house suspends actors for mock rapes
AKRON, Ohio — Complaints from visitors about being pushed onto a mattress where actors simulated raping them at an "edgy" haunted house in northeast Ohio has led to the suspension...
Bride says husband-to-be ditched her 'as she was getting ready' on wedding day
A devastated bride-to-be told how her husband-to-be ditched her on her wedding day – after she paid for everything. The woman identified as Sasha revealed what had happened on Instagram. She...
New York Times metro section braces for staff shakeout
The New York Times metro section is bracing for a shakeout. Eighty-three percent of the Grey Lady’s metro desk — that is, 44 of the 53 editors and reporters who...
Why two best teams in baseball aren't putting up classic series
HOUSTON -- This year’s ALCS showcases baseball’s two best teams of 2018. Are the Red Sox and Astros showing us their best, however? Through the first two games, both at...
Woman selling furniture online accidentally shares naked photo
A UK woman has become an unexpected viral sensation after a booby blunder was shared by her daughter on Twitter. Sophie Eke wasn’t going to let it rest when her...
Cuomo to host ritzy fundraiser at the St. Regis New York
He’s way ahead in the polls and has 45 times as much cash in the bank as his Republican opponent, but Gov. Cuomo is holding another fundraiser a week before...
The Kardashians have finally been overthrown — by Trump
Love, hate or tolerate them, the Kardashians changed the nature of fame forever. But that change finally may be outpacing reality TV’s most tenacious clan. When “Keeping Up With the...
Piers Morgan shames Daniel Craig for wearing baby ‘papoose’
The British TV broadcaster blasted the actor for using a “papoose.”
Watch this freaky dog-like robot twerk to 'Uptown Funk'
If you're looking for a night out on the town, there might be a chance you could go dancing with Boston Dynamics' four-legged robot. In a video titled "UpTown Spot"...
Tick-Talk: Watch buying secrets from 5 global experts
Cara Barrett, Editor at watch-focused media group Hodinkee My first watch: A Cartier Tank Française, received for my 18th birthday and unceremoniously stolen five years later. I’m still not over...
This $320K celestial watch is out of this world — literally
Calling all stargazers: Van Cleef & Arpels’ Lady Arpels Planétarium brings a jeweled slice of the solar system right to your wrist. Concentric rings of sparkly aventurine glass evoke the...
Go behind the scenes with Switzerland’s top watchmakers
True connoisseurs invest both money and time in a watch, learning as much as possible about the wearable masterpiece they’ve bought. The best way to do that, of course, is...
Thrill-seeker watches worn by free divers, daring aviators and Ryan Gosling
Keen-eyed moviegoers will spot a distinctive watch on Ryan Gosling’s wrist when he plays astronaut Neil Armstrong in the new film “First Man.” But the timepiece, an Omega Speedmaster, isn’t...
From protecting oceans to improving literacy, luxe watch brands find time to do good
For prestige watchmakers, keeping tabs on the world is almost as much of a priority as keeping time for their customers: Philanthropy is at the core of their missions. Whether...
Meet the skinniest watch in the world
Only a handful of brands possess the mastery required to take an already-svelte wristwatch and slim it down to the absolute bare-minimum size. Among them? Piaget, Bulgari and Breguet. In...
From A to Z, what keeps Patek Philippe ticking
The vaunted Swiss watchmaker perfects timepieces to the letter.
Why sports stars like Tiger Woods and Roger Federer champion luxe watch brands
Whether it’s hitting a home run, acing a serve or throwing a touchdown, athletic success is all about timing. So it’s no wonder that makers of exacting timepieces are eager...
Fall’s hottest watch trends: Chic blue streak, modern man’s noir and diamond-studded dazzlers
Feel the blues in timepieces shaded from azure to indigo Glamorous classics are always up-to-the-minute When it comes to men’s watches, black is the new black
How Rolex’s Daytona watch became an icon — with some help from Paul Newman
Every January at the Rolex 24 at Daytona endurance race, Rolex, the official timekeeper, awards the quickest driver in each division with a Daytona watch, inscribed with the word “Winner” on...
Golfer Michelle Wie tees up fall with a glitzy watch and classic kicks
Golf ace Michelle Wie has always been major. The Hawaii native hit the green when she was just 4, played in her first LPGA tour event at age 12, announced...
USA Gymnastics boss is out over Kaepernick tweet, Nassar link
That's two in two months. Mary Bono resigned from USA Gymnastics on Tuesday, four days after she was named interim CEO of the organization. She had taken the reins from...
These blinged-out diamond watches are ready for the red carpet
Dripping with diamonds and other gems, a dazzling high-jewelry watch will amp up your wrist wattage like a klieg light. High-jewelry watches represent the haute couture of horology. Extravagant and...
Islamic boarding school is refuge for Indonesian trans women
YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia — Shinta Ratri, the matron of an Indonesian Islamic boarding school, corrects the pronunciation of a group of fellow Muslims as they chant the phrase “only one God”...
Inside Dennis Hof's life on the Bunny Ranch
An inside look at the life of famous Bunny Ranch brothel owner turned politician Dennis Hof, who was found dead at the age of 72.
Did Opening Ceremony and Disney forget Minnie’s birthday?
With Mickey Mouse set to turn 90 next month, Opening Ceremony is paying tribute to the iconic cartoon rodent with a Disney capsule collection for men, women and kids that...
New dating show makes contestants have sex when they first meet
Forget dinner and a movie, this new dating show is cutting straight to the chase — and into the bedroom. "Making Love" is a new TV show where singles meet...
Giants owner's comments show fire his putrid team has lacked
John Mara is pissed off — as he should be. With his Giants team grossly underachieving with the NFL’s worst record at 1-5, the angst has been etched onto the...
Ron Duguay: Getting dumped by MSG has been 'difficult'
Ron Duguay wants the record set straight. The former Rangers center says he was left in the dark over MSG's reasoning not to bring him back as a TV analyst,...
Novelist takes dismissal deal for shoplifting at Saks Fifth Avenue
A Manhattan novelist, who has a movie project in the works, took a dismissal deal Tuesday for shoplifting from Saks Fifth Avenue. “I’m not important. I don’t know why there’s...
School staffer received threatening email demanding nudes: cops
A staffer at a Brooklyn charter school received an e-mail demanding she send nude photos and pornographic video of herself -- or else students would be harmed, police said Tuesday....
High-profile lawyer identified as Hamptons plane crash victim
The third victim killed in the Hamptons plane crash was identified as a high-profile Connecticut lawyer of an embattled Bravo TV star, authorities said Tuesday. Richard Terbrusch, 53, represented Thomas...
Man says muggers stole $150K worth of jewelry outside strip club
A New Jersey man told cops he was stripped of nearly $150,000 worth of jewelry after he left a Queens jiggle joint, police sources said Tuesday. Henry Wong, 30, was...
Manny Machado warns Yankees and everyone: I don't hustle
The Yankees can't say they weren't warned. Manny Machado admitted he is not a "Johnny Hustle" type of player, not the style who would go all-out down the first-base line,...
Amsterdam is sick of bachelor parties
A Dutch politician has called for “drunk and puking stag (bachelor) parties” to be banned from Amsterdam in the latest attempt to crack down on the so-called “Disneyfication” of the...
US sanctions Iranian network recruiting child soldiers
The Treasury Department slapped sanctions Tuesday on the financial network behind an Iranian paramilitary group that recruits child soldiers to fight in regional conflicts in the Middle East. The network,...
Stringer wants LIRR and Metro-North to lower fare prices
City Comptroller Scott Stringer called on the MTA on Tuesday to lower all LIRR and Metro-North fares for stops within the five boroughs to the base $2.75 price of a...
Media organization sues Trump for trying to 'punish and stifle' news
A noted media association is suing President Trump, claiming he’s violating the First Amendment by using his seat to “punish and stifle” news organizations. Free speech activist group PEN America...
Spotted Pig chef knew 'rape room' had a dicey reputation
The chef and business partner to accused restaurant-perv Ken Friedman says she knew he was up to no good on the third floor of their celeb hot spot Spotted Pig...
Job hunting is at least a 5-month slog
Modern-day job hunters take five months on average to finally land a position, according to new research. A study into the job-hunting experiences of 2,000 Americans examined exactly what people...
Gay teen asks straight football team captain to homecoming
A 17-year-old gay student went viral on social media after asking his straight friend, who is the captain of their high school football team in California, to homecoming. Alexander Duarte,...
Felder's chief of staff placed on leave after groping claim
The chief of staff to Brooklyn state Sen. Simcha Felder has been placed on administrative leave after a female lobbyist accused him of groping her at a fundraiser. “These are...
Brothel owner-turned-politician Dennis Hof found dead at Love Ranch
Legal pimp and GOP Nevada legislature hopeful Dennis Hof died at his own brothel Tuesday, following a campaign rally whose guests included conservative kingmaker Grover Norquist and aging porn star...
Trump says Saudi crown prince denies any knowledge of missing journalist's fate
President Donald Trump says Saudi Arabia's crown prince is denying knowledge of what happened to a Saudi journalist who went missing after visiting the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, saying answers...
Model suddenly dies just months after mom loses cancer battle
A 21-year-old top model has died just months after losing her mom to cancer. Mairead O'Neill graduated from college in August and had the "world at her feet," according to...
Giants can barely even quibble with John Mara's harsh words
Guilty as charged. On Tuesday, Giants co-owner John Mara did not dance around the sad state of his team, saying he is “embarrassed by 1-5." The descriptions most often used...
How NYCFC helped Alex Ring evolve into MLS' top midfielder
At 27, Alex Ring should be at a crossroads in his career. Most players entering their prime might see their next steps take them abroad or to a new challenge....
Guy caps off epic bender by skinny-dipping in shark tank
This suspect is already swimming with the fishes. Police in Toronto are searching for a man who went skinny-dipping with sharks and other aquatic creatures at Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada...
Gigantic goon beats a woman over a 'stolen' parking spot
Surveillance footage shows the moment a brutal fight broke out over a parking spot dispute. Anjelica Lozano and her mother were involved in a violent altercation with a large man,...
Forward's surprise surgery is most alarming of Nets' injuries
DETROIT -- The Nets could be sans three starters for Wednesday’s season opener in Detroit -- including DeMarre Carroll, who, in surprise news, underwent arthroscopic surgery Tuesday on his right...
Robert Durst's wife feared he might hurt her before she vanished: witness
The wife of killer real estate heir Robert Durst was worried he might “hurt her,” she told a pal a few weeks before she went missing in the 1980s, according...
Opossum spotted on top of bread pile in bodega
What a loafer! A 'kneady' opossum was spotted living like a king atop a mountain of bread at a Queens bodega. A keen-eyed shutterbug barely got a rise out of...
Dow soars more than 500 points on bank earnings, tech rebound
What Wall Street worries? The Dow Jones industrial average soared 547.87 points — or 2.2 percent — to 25,798.42 Tuesday as big Wall Street banks reported surprisingly strong earnings and...
Cosmonaut shrugs off emergency landing after failed launch attempt
MOSCOW — Russian cosmonaut Alexei Ovchinin shrugged off on Tuesday his emergency landing last week, saying there had been no time to worry as his capsule plunged back to Earth....
Kevin Knox won't be a Knicks starter in stunning reveal
The Knicks open their season Wednesday against the Hawks, and their shiny new rookie lottery pick, forward Kevin Knox, will open it from the bench. In a startling turnaround, coach...
The aces who could hit trading block to jolt MLB offseason
HOUSTON — The debate at this time last year was Jake Arrieta vs. Yu Darvish, Darvish vs. Arrieta. Who was the best starter available, and where was he going? Turns...
Student allegedly baked grandparent's ashes into cookies for class
It was an old family recipe. California police are investigating reports that a high school kid baked the ashes of one of their grandparents into sugar cookies and passed them...
Women take drastic measures in states with restricted abortion access
The newly conservative-majority Supreme Court could put abortion rights further in jeopardy, according to the authors of a new study in the journal Sexuality Research and Social Policy. Researchers Advancing...
Why the hell is this naked man punching a police car?
A buck-naked man went buck wild on a police cruiser — repeatedly pummeling the car with his bare hands, according to video making its rounds on social media. A 6-second...
WHO calls emergency meeting on Congo’s Ebola outbreak
JOHANNESBURG — The World Health Organization says it's convening a meeting on Wednesday to determine whether Congo’s latest Ebola outbreak constitutes a public health emergency of international concern. Aid organizations...
900-year-old 'grand lady' uncovered in Chinese tomb
Archaeologists in China have uncovered the tomb of a 900-year-old preserved skeleton nicknamed the "Grand Lady." The remains of the body were uncovered in a water-filled coffin within a tomb...
Teacher accused of having sex with teen student during pep rally
A substitute teacher in Louisiana allegedly had sex with a 16-year-old student during a pep rally — and the teen recorded the illicit encounter to later share it with his...
Mom paralyzed after being 'catapulted' from bed during sex
A woman who was left paralyzed after being “catapulted” from her super-king bed during sex is suing the bed suppliers for $1.3 million. Claire Busby suffered a serious spinal injury...
Nomura to pay US $480M over 'fraudulent' securities
Nomura Holdings has agreed to pay $480 million to resolve civil claims by the government that it misled investors in marketing residential mortgage-backed securities, US authorities said on Tuesday. Nomura...
Facebook to ban fake voting stories ahead of midterms
MENLO PARK, Calif. — Facebook will ban false information about voting requirements and fact-check fake reports of violence or long lines at polling stations ahead of next month’s US midterm...
The Marcoses want power back in the Philippines
The Marcoses are making waves again in the Philippines. Congresswoman Imelda Marcos, 89, the shopaholic, shoe-obsessed wife of deposed President Ferdinand Marcos, is running for governor of the Ilocos Norte...
Marilyn Monroe's Jewish prayer book up for auction
Bidders may not have a prayer of snagging Marilyn Monroe’s 1956 Ford Thunderbird in an LA auction next month – but they might be able to own her siddur on...
Man posts ad asking to trade private island for rare Porsche
If you ever reach the point the where you have a private island just sitting around unused, there’s a good chance you’re already pretty satisfied with your life. However, one...
New York appeals court boots two bad judges from the bench
The state’s highest court has given two bad judges the boot — including one who was collecting her $175,000-a-year tax payer-funded salary from jail. Rochester City Court Judge Leticia Astacio...
Artist to send huge 'diamond' sculpture into space
If the purpose of art is to expand our minds, how does that change when the artwork is 350 miles away in low Earth orbit? That's a question at the...
Chris Collins' re-election bid alive despite insider trading charges
Upstate Rep. Chris Collins is locked in a dead heat in his re-election bid — even though he's running while under indictment for insider trading, according to a poll released...
Climate change could 're-awaken' the Black Death
Climate change could re-awaken ancient diseases and even the Black Death, according to an Oxford University professor. Higher global temperatures would melt ice sheets that store long-buried bacteria, which could...
Ohio State star starts NFL exodus by leaving school
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa's college football career is over. The injured All-American intends to withdraw from school to spend time rehabilitating and training for an...
Fake Yankees' World Series ring among items stolen from Long Island home
Thieves ripped off about $50,000 worth of jewelry from a Long Island home -- but if they thought they scored a genuine 1998 Yankees World Series ring, they should think...
Giants add veteran receiver, swap corners in roster shakeup
The Giants came off their mini-break and made a series of roster moves Tuesday, none of which will shake the core of a team that is 1-5. They signed one...
Carl Icahn has taken a stake in Dollar Tree
Carl Icahn is looking for deals at dollar stores again. The billionaire investor is building a significant stake in Dollar Tree, the nation’s biggest dollar-store chain, sources told The Post....
Box truck slams into protective pillars at 9/11 memorial site
A box truck slammed into the protective pillars surrounding the Ground Zero memorial site in Lower Manhattan during a fender-bender with another commercial truck Tuesday, authorities said. The vehicles collided...
Not even Joe Flacco's wife can convince him to try at receiver
Joe Flacco can't escape criticism, even from the comforts of home. The Ravens quarterback said last week he received pushback from wife Dana for showing a lack of enthusiasm when...
Apple fixes pathetic bagel emoji to meet New York standards
The bagel emoji is finally getting a creamy schmear — and a Big Apple stamp of approval. Earlier this month, Apple debuted a dry, sad-looking bagel emoji that many New...
Python late to staff meeting drops in from ceiling
It's raining cats and ... pythons? A slithering snake found its way into the ceiling of a bank in China and spooked staffers during their meeting when it suddenly fell...
Usain Bolt on receiving end of TV host's 'clumsy' slavery joke
An Australia TV host left his co-hosts visibly stunned on-air on Tuesday morning, when he made a “clumsy” reference to slavery during a news item about Jamaican-born athlete Usain Bolt....
Trump rips 'horseface' Stormy Daniels after judge tosses suit
He called her “horseface.” She took a shot at his manhood. It may sound like a schoolyard row, but these insults were hurled by President Trump and his tit-for-tat tormentor,...
Record number of open jobs posted in August
US employers posted the most jobs in two decades in August, and hiring also reached a record high, fresh evidence that companies are desperate to staff up amid solid economic...
Sex doll rental company will make a replica of your dead lover
A mom is offering one of the UK's first sex doll rental services and offers to make bespoke dolls for those seeking comfort after losing a partner by matching their...
Most Americans have 'toxic' boss horror stories
Some bosses are mentors; others are monsters. One West Coast writer who wished to remain anonymous told Moneyish that when she worked for a travel website a few years ago,...
DUI suspect shot dead after grabbing gun hidden in bush
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department released bodycam footage showing the fatal shooting of Kenneth Ryan Busse Jr. The suspect had been involved in a car accident, and the responding officers...
Decorated cop charged with raping woman during traffic stop
A decorated police officer in Maryland was charged with raping a woman inside her car after a traffic stop, cops said. Ryan Macklin, a six-year veteran of the Prince George’s...
John Mara shreds Odell Beckham over ESPN interview
John Mara is fed up with Odell Beckham Jr. at the start of what appears to be an ugly season. It's 2017 all over again. A year after the Giants owner...
The MTA continues its miserable track record
It was a commuter nightmare on the rails Tuesday morning. Service on the B line was briefly suspended in both directions after a train’s brakes were automatically activated at the...
Accusations flying between married MLS star and transgender model
Los Angeles FC star Carlos Vela has issued an angry denial after being accused of propositioning a transgender model. The Mexico striker, 29, has played for some of Europe's biggest...
Democratic Party official claims he was forced to resign over flag comments
A US Marine veteran claims he was forced to resign as a Democratic Party official in Pennsylvania because of two posts on Facebook – including one captioned: “I stand for...
Trump warns Honduras over migrants heading toward US border
President Trump warned Honduras on Tuesday that his administration will cease all aid to the country unless it stops a large caravan of migrants making its way to the United...
Judge OKs Tesla and Elon Musk's settlement with SEC
Tesla CEO? More like Teflon CEO. Elon Musk and his electric car maker escaped yet another disaster on Tuesday as a US judge approved their settlement with the Securities and...
Dodgers diagnose their big weakness: Dodgers fans
The Dodgers had a pretty brutal showing in their NLDS Game 3 loss to the Brewers on Monday. In front of their home fans, Los Angeles was shut out 4-0,...
Transgender cyclist slams 'bigots' after winning world championship
Cycling's first transgender world champion has fired back at heated criticism surrounding her breakthrough victory at the 2018 UCI Masters track championships. Rachel McKinnon, a Canadian philosophy professor at the...
Very good Customs dog sniffs out roasted pig in airport luggage
A roasted pig was discovered by a beagle from the US Customs and Border Protection’s K-9 unit on Thursday at Atlanta’s airport, reports said. Hardy, an upstanding member of the...
Melania's spokeswoman: Boycott T.I. video of lookalike stripping
While her husband was trading Twitter insults with a porn star, Melania Trump’s team on Tuesday went to war with a rapper over his video of a first lady lookalike...
It was really awkward being Aaron Hernandez's teammate
Late NFL star Aaron Hernandez threatened to “f--k up” a teammate, exposed his genitals to fellow Patriots while he spoke about "gay sex" and displayed erratic behavior on the field...
Missing girl possibly spotted in Miami after parents found dead
A 13-year-old girl who went missing after her parents were found dead in their Wisconsin home may have been spotted at a gas station in Miami, police said. Authorities have...
What's crawling inside your walls could give you 'hives'
A gigantic beehive was found behind the walls of a house in Queensland, Australia. Footage of workers removing panels has been released, revealing the massive colony underneath. Fortunately, the queen...
More details emerge in fatal stabbing of college golf star
Police have recovered three knives in the stabbing murder of Iowa State University golf star Celia Barquin Arozamena — whose alleged killer is set to go on trial in January....
Family offers massive reward for whereabouts of missing billionaire
The family of Africa's youngest billionaire, who was kidnapped last week, is offering nearly half a million dollars for any information on his whereabouts. "To increase efforts in getting our...
Lloyd Blankfein's last quarter at Goldman was mixed
Lloyd Blankfein left Goldman Sachs with a mixed bag. The banking powerhouse on Tuesday reported a surprisingly strong profit increase of 19 percent in the third quarter, driven by tax...
Teacher identified as victim in Long Island plane crash
A Georgia teacher has been identified as the second person killed over the weekend when a small plane crashed in the ocean off the Hamptons. Dr. Jennifer Landrum, a special...
It took 4 days for stars to shred USA Gymnastics' new hire to bits
Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman is the latest to slam the recent hiring of former Congresswoman Mary Bono as the interim head of USA Gymnastics, highlighting her connection to a...
Uber could be valued at $120B in IPO next year
Start your engines: The race between Uber and Lyft to go public is off to a roaring start. Uber received valuation proposals from Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley — with...
Walmart warns of an e-commerce slowdown
Walmart slashed its financial forecast, warning that a big acquisition in India will weigh on profits and that e-commerce growth is facing a slowdown next year. The Arkansas-based discounter said...
Tyreek Hill seeks legal revenge against beer-spraying Pats fan
https://twitter.com/JClarkNBCS/status/1051674229798854656 Tyreek Hill isn't letting the unruly Patriots fan off the hook that easily. Following Sunday's game, in which the Chiefs receiver received an alcohol shower after scoring a touchdown...
Trump calls Warren's DNA test a 'fraud' against Americans
President Trump on Tuesday said Sen. Elizabeth Warren should apologize for carrying out a "fraud against the American people" after she released DNA testing findings that showed she has Native...
'Vampire' discovered buried in ancient Italian Cemetery of Children
The remains of a 10-year-old biting on a stone have been unearthed by archaeologists in a fifth-century Italian cemetery, evidence suggesting a “vampire burial” to prevent the child’s return from...
Wildlife official resigns over photos of him with slain family of baboons
SALMON, Idaho - An Idaho wildlife official was forced to resign on Monday after photographs of him posing with a family of baboons and other wild creatures he killed in...
This man's hair is stronger than most people
This man's 4-foot-long hair isn't just amazingly straight, it's also strong enough to hold his entire body weight. This video, taken in Changyuan County, China, demonstrates his amazing ability to...
Turkey finds 'toxic materials' during probe into Khashoggi disappearance
Turkish police are investigating toxic materials found inside the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul, where dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi vanished two weeks ago, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday. Speaking...
Idiot almost gets tongue clawed off trying to impress his friends
A man in Tamil Nadu, India, learned that it's not always worth it to impress your friends. Rama Rao was holding a live crab up to his face and sticking his tongue...
Man convicted of helping 9/11 terrorists is all smiles after early release
That’s a real killer smile. A Moroccan man convicted of helping the 9/11 terrorists carry out their plot flashed a huge grin as he flew home a free man on...
The lesson of Sears' fall: Even giants don't last
After Bloomberg News reported that Sears was preparing to file for bankruptcy, I decided to visit a Sears store. There’s still one left in Flatbush. As I approached, I was...
One dead, 2 injured after motorcycle crash on the UES
One person is dead and at least two others were injured after a motorcycle collided with an NYPD Emergency Services Unit truck Monday night, police and fire department officials said....
Pompeo meets with Saudi king over Khashoggi case
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with the Saudi king and his son on Tuesday to discuss the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi who hasn't been seen since entering the...
Ben Stiller premiers miniseries about 'Shawskank' prison escape
CANNES — Showtime’s limited series “Escape at Dannemora” marks a departure for Ben Stiller as a director, by design as he tackled eight hours of the stranger-than-fiction story of the...
Google’s AI may be better than doctors at spotting breast cancer
Cancer researchers are constantly advancing the technology that doctors use to screen for, detect, and treat all kinds of cancers, and the survivability prospects have greatly improved over the past...
Trump assures Mattis he is '100 percent' safe in his job
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Tuesday that President Trump has assured him he is "100 percent" safe in his job. Speaking to reporters on a 20-hour flight from Washington to...
Mega Millions' $654M prize is fourth-largest in US history
DES MOINES, Iowa — The fourth-largest lottery prize in U.S. history will be on the line as numbers are drawn for the Mega Millions game's $654 million jackpot. The grand...
Carter Page suing DNC for defamation over Steele dossier
Former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page is suing the Democratic National Committee for defamation over the Christopher Steele dossier. Page claims in a lawsuit filed in Oklahoma federal court on...
Mom: 'Cornerstore Caroline' placed fear in my son's heart
The Brooklyn mom whose son was targeted by "Cornerstore Caroline" last week said at a rally Monday the hardest part of the incident was having to explain to her 9-year-old...
Dodgers catcher is doing everything to scare Mets off
LOS ANGELES — On the 30th anniversary of Kirk Gibson’s miraculous home run, the Dodgers could find no magic and not one single clutch hit. The hard reality is that...
How sweet it will be for Jets to shut up classless Kirk Cousins
Is there a Jets fan alive who doesn’t crave seeing the Jets defense dismantle Kirk Cousins and the Vikings on Sunday at MetLife Stadium and then ask the Minnesota quarterback...
Aaron Rodgers did it again
GREEN BAY, Wis. — A pick, a penalty and a game-winning kick. Quite a final minute for the Packers. Mason Crosby kicked a 27-yard field goal as time expired to...
Dating site owner to repay $1M to customers
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — The company that owns Christian Mingle, Jdate and other online dating sites will pay a $500,000 fine and nearly $1 million in restitution to customers whose...
Cops to file criminal complaint over dead babies found in funeral home ceiling
DETROIT — Police in Detroit said they would file a criminal complaint against the owners after the remains of 10 fetuses and one infant were found hidden in a former...
NBA desperate for Celtics to challenge Warriors' dominance
The reloaded Celtics are vying to hang their 18th NBA championship banner. In Judaic tradition, No. 18 is the symbol for life. If Adam Silver’s NBA ever needed more life,...
This 'Halloween' sequel is actually good
Finally, Hollywood has made a good “Halloween” sequel. It took them only 40 years. After John Carpenter’s original ushered in the modern slasher flick in 1978, eight awful follow-ups were...