October 25, 2018
Trump weighing plan that would close border to migrant caravan
President Trump is considering a complete shut down of the southern US border to Central American immigrants and the deployment of 1,000 troops to the region in advance of a...
Cops busted in prostitution ring discuss plea deals with DA
Six of the NYPD cops accused of running a prostitution and gambling ring are in plea talks with prosecutors, it was revealed in court on Thursday. Last month, seven active...
David Quinn blasts Rangers for unacceptable effort in blowout
CHICAGO — David Quinn declared Thursday’s game the first of the season in which his Rangers’ effort was “just not acceptable.” So forget that the scoreboard might have shown it...
Mattel shares rise on heels of Barbie sales increase
Barbie carried the day for Mattel. Sales of the nearly 60-year-old doll soared 14 percent in North America in the third quarter — up from 12 percent in the previous...
Uber and Lyft will be trusted to self-report regarding surcharges
Come on, would Uber ever steer you wrong? New York’s taxi regulators are putting their trust in the ride-hail app — and other services, such as Lyft and regular black...
Linda Johnson Rice steps down from Ebony — again
Linda Johnson Rice, whose family sold Ebony and Jet to private equity firm CVG Group in 2016, stepped away from her chairperson role with the company once again. Johnson Rice’s...
Stocks surge as tech companies report strong earnings
Stocks boomeranged back up on Thursday after major tech companies reported better-than-expected earnings, breathing life back into Wall Street after a punishing start to the week. The Dow Jones industrial...
Firm lied to investors about shoe brand's finances: suit
A buyout firm got itself a sweet discount on Stuart Weitzman before flipping it at a fat profit — by lying to investors about the shoe brand’s financial outlook, according...
Condé Nast's latest wave of cuts hits digital side
Condé Nast on Thursday quickly moved to phase two in its reorganization. Layoffs on the digital side of operations came as it works to integrate more of its domestic and...
Where Janoris Jenkins stands in Giants' fire sale
Eli Apple is in New Orleans and Damon Harrison is with the Lions, so it’s only natural to wonder about the future of Janoris Jenkins, but the cornerback said he...
Bronx principal fined $1K for letting candidate film ad in his school
A Bronx principal has been fined $1,000 for allowing a mayoral candidate to film a campaign ad inside his school last year. The city’s Conflicts of Interest Board announced the...
Sunset's editor-in-chief exits role
Sunset’s editor-in-chief, Irene Edwards, who helped steer the sale of the magazine to a new owner in the waning days of the Time Inc. empire two years ago, has exited....
Dan Loeb sues Campbell Soup in bid to delay annual meeting
Dan Loeb is trying to delay Campbell Soup’s Nov. 29 annual meeting by suing it for running a “campaign of misinformation” to entice investors to reinstate the board. His Third...
Americans agree that America is divided
There’s at least one thing we can all agree on — we are a divided nation. The overwhelming majority of Americans believe that the US is sharply split, according to...
Caesars taps Goldman Sachs for defense from activist investors
Caesars Entertainment, looking to fend off an attack from activist investors, has enlisted Goldman Sachs to give it advice, two sources close to the situation told The Post. Goldman has...
Elaine May leads a strong ensemble in heart-wrenching 'Waverly Gallery'
Old age isn’t for sissies. And as painful as that reality is, Kenneth Lonergan faces it head-on in “The Waverly Gallery,” his affecting, funny-sad memory play about the wrenching and...
Amazon shares tank ahead of holiday sales
Amazon shares plunged in extended trading Thursday after coming up short on revenue, despite nearly doubling analysts’ profit expectations. Investors were also spooked by a weaker holiday season sales forecast,...
Devils blow three leads in OT loss
The Devils let a point slip away. Kyle Turris made a length of the ice rush and snapped a shot past Keith Kinkaid 3:35 into overtime and the Predators rallied...
'Suspicious package' found at Dianne Feinstein's office not a bomb
A suspicious package was discovered at a Los Angeles building where US Senator Dianne Feinstein's office is located — but authorities claim it was not a bomb, a report said....
Midterm elections could have strangest result in decades
Next month’s midterm elections could shatter three decades of political precedent. Democrats look poised to retake the House, but Republicans appear likely to retain control of the Senate on Nov....
Texas Tech a live underdog
Iowa State has been a great home underdog in recent years, but I’m not afraid to fade the Cyclones when installed as home chalk. The last time they were favored,...
Firm owes city $100M for flopped Yankee Stadium parking lots
The city is owed more than $100 million in unpaid rent, taxes and interest on parking lots at Yankee Stadium constructed nearly a decade ago — with no payment in...
Biden begs US to 'choose hope over hate' amid bomb scares
Former Vice President Joe Biden pleaded for the country to "choose hope over hate" Thursday in his first public statements since becoming a target of suspected explosive devices sent to...
Seton Hall facing brutal tests in rebuilding year
Kevin Willard didn’t need a reminder. The Big East coaches, in their preseason poll, gave the Seton Hall coach one anyway by predicting the Pirates will finish eighth. The seniors...
Judge overseeing Craig Carton trial admits she's a fan of WFAN
It’s “first time, long time” for this judge. The Manhattan federal judge overseeing the fraud trial of ex-WFAN host Craig Carton said Thursday that she’s open to jurors who are...
Google fired 48 people for sex harassment in last two years
Google revealed on Thursday that the tech giant has fired 48 employees for sexual harassment over the past two years. Google CEO Sundar Pichai disclosed the information in response to...
MTA brings back night cleaners as subway stations reek of filth
MTA officials have egg on their faces — and trash on the floor. A year after the agency cut many of its overnight cleaning shifts to save money, it's restoring...
Inside look at how to bet on hockey
New York native, Vinny Magliulo is a VSiN oddsmaker and the sports book director for Gaughan Gaming in Las Vegas. He attended St. Anthony’s High School (then in Smithtown), before...
Murder suspects allegedly ordered burgers as body lay dead in bathtub
Most people would have lost their lunch — these accused killers ordered it. After killing a young Connecticut man — who’s battered and bloody body lay in the bathtub —...
Why Janelle Monae made Brian Wilson a cassette tape
When you first meet Janelle Monáe for a chat — with her huddled under a dramatic yellow coat, black bowler hat and long, black-and-blond braids — it’s like you’re automatically...
Black teen tells Dr. Phil: 'I just know that I am white'
Dr. Phil invited a 16-year-old black girl onto his show this week who insists she is white — even going so far as to say that she's "completely and utterly"...
The moment ESPN host knew Alex Cora would be 'unique' manager
The “Baseball Tonight” seat next to Karl Ravech has featured a rotating cast of players and managers for 25 years, coming and going in various stages of their big-league pursuits....
Time Warner Center gets all clear after suspicious package evacuation
Part of the Time Warner Center was evacuated Thursday for the second time this week over suspicious packages -- which turned out to be full of toys, sources said. Two...
Saudis must face consequences for killing Khashoggi
Twenty-three days after Jamal Khashoggi vanished at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Saudi officials are finally calling it premeditated murder. Now what? The king is most unlikely to let his...
If NYCHA can't provide heat, it's time to replace the whole agency
Winter hasn’t yet arrived and the city’s public-housing agency is already struggling to provide heat and hot water to its tenants. If this keeps up, the need for radical reform...
Teen mom charged with murder after reporting newborn was kidnapped
An Arizona mom faces murder charges in the death of her newborn whom she falsely claimed was kidnapped, according to police. Jenna Folwell, 19, was arrested after her 4-week-old son...
Quit pointing fingers and focus on catching the bomber
Whoever’s behind these “pipe bombs” is maliciously twisted and plainly out to cause a media frenzy — but it’s far too soon to assume much more. Yet a lot of...
This is what's keeping Busy Philipps busy at night
Long before she published her new memoir, “This Will Only Hurt a Little,” actress Busy Philipps was already sharing her life story through another medium: Instagram. Speaking directly to her...
De Blasio’s quotas can’t give NYC students what they need
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Chancellor Richard Carranza have put school integration on the table once again in New York, approving changes to middle-school admissions in two of the city’s...
Mike Francesa is a bully afraid to take on most powerful targets
Here is the thing, Mike Francesa is a bully. He is the type of guy who sides with a billionaire like James Dolan over his WFAN teammate Maggie Gray. He...
What Canada got right about legal pot
It turns out that when you legalize marijuana, a lot of people show up to buy it. That development seemed to surprise cannabis controllers in Canada, where shortages were reported...
The bomb scare fallout depends on whether Trump keeps his cool
I was walking on West 58th Street just before 10 a.m. Tuesday when cop cars began barreling down the block the wrong way. One came within half an inch of...
Uber driver says he was attacked by passenger who accidentally ordered carpool
A Uber driver was bashed in the head with a brick when an irate passenger went on a rampage because he ordered an Uber Pool by mistake. Driver Joseph Gonzalez...
Mailed pipe bombs went through South Florida facility
A number of pipe bombs mailed to prominent Democratic figures this week had passed through a processing center in Southern Florida, a report said Thursday. Authorities believe that several of...
Bus driver who fatally struck cyclist gets 30 days in jail
The shattered widow of a CitiBike rider fatally struck by a Coach USA bus poured her heart out in court describing her family's anguish Thursday as a judge sentenced the...
Phil Simms says nothing can derail Sam Darnold's year
Former Giants quarterback and analyst on CBS’ “The NFL Today” studio show Phil Simms talks with The Post’s Justin Terranova about Eli Manning, Sam Darnold’s Meadowlands moment and the unstoppable...
Cypress Hill was tripping while finishing 'Black Sunday'
Cypress Hill members B-Real, Sen Dog and DJ Muggs are all in agreement on the most memorable part of recording their classic hip-hop album “Black Sunday,” which celebrates its 25th...
Gillibrand: I won't run for president in 2020 if re-elected to Senate
Trying to quash speculation that she’s plotting to run for president in 2020, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand pledged Thursday to serve her entire six-year term if re-elected next month. She made...
Why Jon Voight is thrilled 'Ray Donovan' moved to New York
After five seasons in Los Angeles, where the Buggy Whip restaurant and Glen Capri motel were part of the seedy backdrop of “Ray Donovan,” executive producer David Hollander moved the...
Anthony Davis is the test Nets have been waiting for
NEW ORLEANS — A day after blowing out the Cavaliers, the Nets say that was just par for the course, a game they should’ve won. Friday — against superstar Anthony...
Undercover NYPD cops get parking ticket while on duty
A traffic agent can be seen writing a parking ticket for two plainclothes cops while the officers were sitting in their unmarked car in the Bronx, sources said. The traffic...
The most magnificent monsters on Broadway
Just in time for Halloween, there’s no shortage of monsters and villains lurking around Shubert Alley. My Tony for Best Baddie goes to Mr. Muldoon, the sinister IRA boss in...
This guy got a full-size Michael Jordan jersey tattoo on his body
A basketball devotee in the Dominican Republic has taken Michael Jordan obsession to the next level by getting the iconic player’s full jersey tattooed on his back.
Sick passenger opens airplane door, deploys emergency slide
A Frontier Airlines flight scheduled to leave Cancun for St. Louis was suspended on Monday after an ill passenger managed to open the cabin door as the plane was taxiing...
Satanic tweens wanted to drink blood of classmates after school slaughter: cops
The Satan-worshipping tweens who allegedly plotted to slaughter more than a dozen classmates were hoping to drink the blood and eat the flesh of their victims, according to officials.
Mom claims newborn contracted fatal herpes virus from kiss
The parents of a newborn baby who died just eight days after her May 2018 birth are warning others about the potential dangers of allowing family and friends to touch...
Rockets ready to destroy future to get Jimmy Butler right now
While Stephen Curry is off doing miraculous things with the two-time defending champion Warriors, the Rockets have not forgotten how close they came to dethroning the champs. Houston lost some...
Rowan Atkinson wants to bring back Mr. Bean at age 80
Rowan Atkinson is one of the most recognizable comic actors around. In the movie “Johnny English Strikes Again,” out Friday, he returns for a third time as the blunder-prone British...
Iconic NYC showtunes bar plans pop-up in London pub
London will soon get a taste of a New York sing-along legend. Staff members of Marie’s Crisis, the long-standing West Village piano bar with a showtunes-only playlist, are headed to...
NFL fires referee after absurd missed call
The NFL fired down judge Hugo Cruz on Thursday for inadequate performance, a person familiar with the firing tells The Associated Press. Cruz is in his fourth season as an...
Retailer removes Caitlyn Jenner-inspired costume after backlash
A Michigan retailer has decided to remove its Caitlyn Jenner-inspired costume from sale despite specifically saying the opposite just days ago. The “I Am Cait” outfit from Costume Agent, which sold...
The best cities in America for football fanatics
Football isn't a game of inches, it's a game of miles — frequent flier miles! Visitor spending associated with sports events totaled $10.47 billion in 2016, the most recent year...
Popular breakfast foods contain active ingredient in weed killer: study
At least 28 samples of popular oat-based cereals and snack bars made by popular household names — General Mills and Quaker — contained glyphosate, an active ingredient used in Monsanto’s Roundup...
'Explosive' young running back will have to impress Jets fast
The return game didn’t work out quite as quickly as the Jets would have liked it to for Trenton Cannon, but he’s about to get his shot at his natural...
Saquon Barkley has one word for this Giants disaster
In his final two seasons at Penn State, Saquon Barkley lost a total of five games. Through his first seven NFL games, Barkley has seen the Giants lose six times....
Neighborhood has Halloween early for boy set to undergo surgery
A 4-year-old boy was given the chance to celebrate his favorite holiday early this year after a neighborhood in Illinois heard that he would miss the chance to trick or...
Matthew Shepard, murdered gay student, finally laid to rest
Matthew Shepard spent the last conscious hours of his life tied to a fence on a freezing Wyoming night, slowly dying from a bludgeoning that was so severe a passerby...
'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin's kids are following in his footsteps
Robert Irwin is a typical 14-year-old teenage boy who enjoys mountain biking and photography. He also lives in a giant zoo. Robert, the son of the late “Crocodile Hunter” star...
Mets' GM hunt is down to two after surprise elimination
And then there were two. The Mets narrowed their search for a head of baseball operations to two candidates on Thursday, eliminating Brewers senior adviser Doug Melvin from consideration, an...
Proud Boys member gets makeover for court appearance
He's like a whole new man, er, Boy! One of the Proud Boy goons busted last week over a brawl with Antifa protesters outside an Upper East Side Republican club...
Kevin Durant now has his own Knicks billboard
Enes Kanter has not been shy to publicly recruit star players about coming to New York, but the Knicks center claims no responsibility for the billboard posted this week near...
Why the Dems stay silent on the caravan and other comments
From the right: Conservatives’ Pipe Dreams National Review’s Jim Geraghty notes that “a large contingent of conservatives on Twitter really wants to believe” that whoever has been sending explosive devices...
Long Island's Sayonara Motel bursts into flames
Say Sayonara to this inn. A raging inferno erupted inside of the former Sayonara Motel on Long Island on Thursday morning. The blaze started at around 10:25 a.m. at the...
Rihanna thought Cardi B’s over-the-top gloves looked ‘ghetto’
Watch out! After months of feuding with fellow fashion queen Nicki Minaj, Cardi B might have new beef brewing. Sharp-eyed fans are pointing out that the style Cardi sports on...
Bilal Powell injury will end season, but not career
Bilal Powell's season is over. His time with the Jets may be, too. But the running back's career no longer appears in jeopardy. Just one day after Todd Bowles said...
Cops identify beer thief who resembled Ross from 'Friends'
British police say they've identified the now-famous thief who's the spitting image of "Friends" star David Schwimmer. The search for the suspect went viral earlier this week when Lancashire police...
Yankees get three Gold Glove finalists
Three Yankees were nominated Thursday as finalists for the Gold Glove award at their respective positions. Masahiro Tanaka was nominated for AL pitcher, along with Corey Kluber and Dallas Keuchel,...
Driver mows down ducks as woman tries helping them cross road
A callous driver mowed down a family of ducks scurrying across a road after a good Samaritan tried to shepherd the fowl across. Footage shows nine ducklings and their parents...
Where Odell Beckham's head is at as Giants' long rebuild begins
We are exactly one game into the A Little More Playing And A Little Less Talking Era with Odell Beckham Jr., and although you can get healthy quick in this...
Bodycam footage shows cop shooting man wielding cleaver
Graphic video from a police body camera shows Chicago cops Tasering and shooting an unhinged man wielding a cleaver earlier this year. Wen M. Chen, 31, had locked himself in...
'French Spiderman' arrested after climbing London tower
LONDON — French urban climber Alain Robert has been arrested after scaling one of London’s tallest buildings. Robert climbed the 662-foot Heron Tower without ropes or safety gear on Thursday...
Augmented reality porn stars are coming to a living room near you
It was only a matter of time: Adult entertainment studio Naughty America released one of the industry’s very first XXX-rated augmented reality (AR) apps for Android phones this week, which...
Eli Apple 'excited' to put shaky Giants chapter behind him
METAIRIE, La. — At the very least, Eli Apple didn’t have to worry about whether he’d be welcomed warmly in the corner of Saints headquarters where the defensive backs’ lockers...
Couple plunges to death at Yosemite cliff popular for proposals
A couple plunged to their death from a popular proposal cliff at Yosemite National Park also captured last week in another pair's viral engagement photo. Park rangers said the victims died...
Mom of slain Bronx teen shouts 'killer' at accused murderer in court
The mother of Lesandro “Junior” seethed "killer" at her son’s accused murderers in court Thursday. “Asesino!” Leandra Feliz shouted in Spanish at Kevin Alvarez, one of the 14 reputed Trinitarios...
Young homeless shelter worker killed by stray bullet
A recent college grad driving home from the Washington, DC, homeless shelter where he worked was fatally struck by an apparent stray bullet Wednesday evening, according to a report. Tom...
Oh man, what was this teacher even thinking?
NAACP officials in Iowa are calling on district administrators to fire an elementary school teacher who was photographed in blackface at a Halloween party. Megan Luloff, a first-grade teacher at...
Donors giving to both parties as state Senate races heat up
The race for control of the state Senate is so close in New York that some major donors aren't taking any chances about picking the wrong side — they're giving...
Trump tells migrant caravan: Go back to your country
President Trump on Thursday urged the thousands of migrants who are snaking their way through Mexico to the US to “go back to your Country” — warning that they won't...
Church fire destroys everything except a painting of Jesus
Only a painting of Jesus miraculously survived when a hellish fire ravaged a 146-year-old Massachusetts church this week. The artwork, showing Jesus in a white robe with his nail-marked hands...
WWE voice talks us through long path to Evolution
“Chasing Glory” podcast host Lilian Garcia, who will return to WWE for the Evolution pay-per-view on Sunday to reprise her role as a ring announcer, tackled some Q&A with The...
iPhone and Android users are completely different people
iPhone users are generally happier, more extroverted, more adventurous, and make more money than Android users, according to new research. A study of 1,000 iPhone owners and 1,000 Android owners...
18 US volcanoes now classified as 'very high threat'
WASHINGTON — Government scientists are classifying 18 US volcanoes as a “very high threat” because of what’s been happening inside them and how close they are to people. The US...
Mom of teen who died in viral outbreak at NJ medical facility wants answers
A grieving New Jersey mother is seeking answers as to how a viral outbreak killed her daughter and six other pediatric patients being cared for at a rehabilitation facility in...
Trump says changing Medicare drug pricing could save billions
WASHINGTON – President Trump on Thursday proposed changes to a segment of Medicare drug pricing that the White House believes would save Americans $17.2 billion over five years and cut...
Runner with broken leg crawls to finish line on bleeding knees
An amateur runner broke her leg during a relay race this weekend and crawled to her partner. The startling scene was recorded at the Princess Ekiden All-Japan Inter-Company Women's qualifying...
Could Orson Welles win an Oscar 33 years after he died?
“Kane” he pull it off? Director Orson Welles’ final film, “The Other Side of the Wind,” begins streaming on Netflix Nov. 2, months after making the rounds at film festivals...
Mets' top prospect gets Tommy John surgery in surprise blow
The bad news for the Mets did not end when the season did. Franklyn Kilome, their fifth-best prospect and second-best pitching prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, had Tommy John surgery...
Trump used charity money to buy his own portrait because no one else would: lawyers
Donald Trump had no choice but to blow $10,000 in charity money on a giant painting of himself — because no one else wanted it, his lawyers claimed in court...
Netflix's 'Sabrina' reboot wrongly silences Salem the cat
The buzzy new “Sabrina” reboot has a lot going for it: It’s stylish, slick, and stars Kiernan Shipka, who played Don Draper’s hell-raising daughter on “Mad Men.” Unfortunately, however, the...
First child dies from flu this season in NYC
A child has died from the flu – marking the first flu-related pediatric death this season in the city, officials said Thursday. The city’s Health Department did not release the...
Soccer coach calls cops on parents yelling 'Speak English' at players
A New Jersey soccer coach called the cops on parents shouting "Speak English!" and "This is America!" at Spanish-speaking boys during a junior varsity game. The comments were made during...
Pipe bomb mailer could be in Florida
The investigation into suspicious packages sent to Democratic figures, prominent party supporters and CNN this week is focusing on Florida, law enforcement sources told The Post on Thursday. At least...
Paul George: Russell Westbrook is the right kind of ‘a–hole’
It turns out all the Thunder needed to keep a superstar around was for Russell Westbrook to grow up. After an unsuccessful first season in Oklahoma City – the team...
Google reportedly paid Android creator millions after sex misconduct claim
Google is about to pay Andy Rubin, the creator of Android, the last installment of his $90 million exit package — a golden parachute he received despite his being credibly...
Clayton Kershaw's $65M question is getting complicated and urgent
LOS ANGELES -- One of the most important questions of the offseason will be answered quickly. Will he or won’t he? Clayton Kershaw must alert the Dodgers within 72 hours...
Michael Avenatti faces probe over client's claims against Kavanaugh
Lawyer Michael Avenatti faces a potential criminal probe over a client's claims against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. US Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) said Thursday that he...
Jamal Khashoggi's son heads to the United States
Jamal Khashoggi's son and his family have been allowed to leave Saudi Arabia and are en route to the US, human rights advocates said Thursday. The journalist's eldest son, Salah,...
WWE isn't canceling Saudi event despite Khashoggi killing
WWE has decided not to ax its Crown Jewel pay-per-view event in Saudi Arabia despite political and fan pressure. Calls to stop the event have been made following the death...
'Gold digging’ dog pretends to be stray for McDonald’s burgers
This princess got fast food-shamed. A woman in Oklahoma recently went on a hilarious Facebook rant asking customers at a nearby McDonald’s to stop feeding her “gold diggin” dog because...
‘F--k you both!’: Woman flips out over a 25-mph speed limit
This rant is worse than getting a speeding ticket. Watch as a potty-mouthed woman in San Diego, California, drops more than a dozen f-bombs on a couple driving less than...
High-ranking cop dropped from NYPD corruption case
A high-ranking NYPD cop has been dropped from the feds' list of "unindicted co-conspirators" in a hooker-fueled police corruption case set for trial next month. In a letter to the...
Dad pummels teacher accused of sexually assaulting daughter
A furious dad in Argentina battered a teacher accused of sexually abusing his teenage daughter. CCTV captured the dad as he threw some 22 punches in 15 seconds at the...
Retired firefighter gets prison for hanging doll by noose outside black family's home
A retired firefighter in Texas will spend a year in prison after leaving a baby doll with a noose tied around its neck in front of his black neighbors’ apartment,...
Man's $10K designer watch swiped by woman he met on OKCupid: cops
Watch out for those dating apps! A man’s pricey watch was stolen by a date he met on OKCupid, cops said Thursday. The 58-year-old Manhattan man dined with the mystery...
The shocking moment father and son are struck by a car in Brooklyn
Surveillance footage captured the shocking moment a father and his son were struck by a car in a Brooklyn crosswalk Thursday morning — which they somehow survived with minor injuries....
Bride claims man posing as wedding officiant stole her credit card info
Achieving “happily ever after” is going to take a second try for one Massachusetts couple, who were shocked to discover that their wedding officiant was an unlicensed fraud with a...
Hospital chained up patients who couldn't pay bills
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Kenyatta National Hospital is east Africa's biggest medical institution, home to more than a dozen donor-funded projects with international partners — a "Center of Excellence," says...
Israel's annual flex-off
Just short of 80 contestants participated in 14 categories at this year's Israel's National Amateur Body Builders' Association competition in Tel Aviv last week. Backstage, the mood was one of camaraderie....
Tiny flying robots can carry loads 40 times their weight
A remarkable video released by Stanford University shows tiny flying robots that have been modified to move loads up to 40 times their weight. By perching and using powerful winches,...
It's somehow so much worse than expected for the Cavaliers
Like all empires that lose their king, the Cleveland Cavaliers have fallen, and they've fallen hard. In the first four games since LeBron James left for the Lakers, the Cavaliers...
Dad convicted of beating baby daughter to death
A Brooklyn man has been convicted of beating to death his 16-month-old daughter during a Father's Day visit. Jurors late Wednesday found Shaquan Taylor guilty of second-degree murder for the...
The guard at risk over Damyean Dotson's stunning Knicks rise
Five observations from the Knicks' 110-87 South Beach smackdown, dropping the club to 1-4. 1. With a four-game losing streak, coach David Fizdale sounded certain he’s looking to “move it...
Comcast nets big earnings thanks more internet subscribers
Comcast’s quarterly profit and revenue topped Wall Street estimates on Thursday as it attracted more customers to its high-speed internet connections, offsetting a drop in cable TV subscribers that was...
Uber now offers carpooling discounts in outer NYC boroughs
Uber has a plan to make rides more affordable in the outer boroughs — if you’re willing to walk a couple of extra blocks, that is. Beginning on Thursday at...
Kindergartners sign 'Happy Birthday' for hearing-impaired janitor
A longtime janitor at a Tennessee elementary school received the sweetest birthday surprise from one of the kindergarten class. James Anthony was floored when he entered a classroom on Tuesday...
Cops nab man accused of dumping dirty diapers along roadways
New Jersey cops finally nabbed their Public Enemy No. 2 — a man accused of dumping dirty diapers along several area roadways for the past year. The alleged serial diaper-dumper,...
Couple wins $1.5M prize for making water out of thin air
LOS ANGELES — It started out modestly enough: David Hertz, having learned that under the right conditions you really can make your own water out of thin air, put a...
This is the one thing all Americans can agree on
At least there’s one thing we can all agree on — the nation is divided. The overwhelming majority of Americans believe that the US is sharply split, according to a...
Taking a hot bath is better than exercise for easing depression
A good, relaxing soak in the tub could be even better for soothing depression than exercise, a new study claims. Scientists now believe that a hot bath can help to...
This is a horrible solution to ghosting
Your date last weekend seemed great, but after days of dead air, you suspect a blowoff. Who you gonna call? Badoo. The dating app is touting a new built-in ghosting...
Louisville tight end played days after rape accusation
A tight end at the University of Louisville played in a game just four days after being accused of raping a 20-year-old student in his apartment, according to a report....
Grizzly bear takes shotgun blast at point-blank range and keeps charging
When a Canadian family noticed a group of bears on their property, the father attempted to scare them off by firing a warning shot into the air. Unfortunately, this provoked...
GM candidate drops possible hint over Mets' chances
Chaim Bloom is taking a pass on speaking publicly about his interest in the Mets’ opening for a head of baseball operations. The Rays senior VP of baseball operations issued...
Twitter shares hit biggest one-day gain as ad sales surge
Twitter shares jumped more than 15 percent after the social network delivered better-than-expected profits for the third quarter — despite user numbers that tanked as it cracked down on millions...
Dead women found duct-taped may have been lovers in suicide pact
The NYPD asked for the public’s help Thursday in solving the mystery behind two young women whose bodies, duct- taped belly-to-belly, washed up in an Upper West Side park. Cops...
Mattis to send troops to Mexico border over migrant caravan
Defense Secretary James Mattis plans to sign an order sending at least 800 troops to the southern border in response to the caravan of thousands of migrants headed for the...
Bride-to-be says she wants wedding dress made with dead mother’s hair
A bride-to-be in England is having a difficult time finding a dressmaker willing to create her dream wedding dress that she'd like to be festooned with locks of her dead...
Curt Schilling angry over few 'weak men' behind Red Sox snub
They were all there -- David Ortiz, Pedro Martinez, Kevin Millar, Tim Wakefield, Jason Varitek, Keith Foulke and Alan Embree. The 2004 World Series, curse-breaking champs were there to toss...
Some meat alternatives are saltier than seawater
Heads up, vegetarians: Some processed meat alternatives may not be as healthy as you once thought — at least when it comes to sodium levels. A study conducted by Action on...
'Professional huntress' gets death threats over trophy pics of slain 'farm animals'
A "professional huntress" who once interned as an accountant in the Big Apple is receiving death threats after triumphantly sharing photos of "farm animals" she killed on a hunting trip...
Eight knife-wielding thugs tried to rob the wrong MMA fighter
A group of eight knife-wielding thugs was forced to flee when they unknowingly attempted to rob a martial arts instructor. Louis Nicholson, 22, was alone walking down a street in...
'Maga bomber' trends on Twitter after string of bomb scares
The #MAGABomber is exploding on Twitter. The disturbing hashtag that riffs off President Trump’s signature slogan — “Make America Great Again” — has been trending after multiple explosive devices were...
Lawyer who took down Gawker sets his sights on Yelp
A high-profile lawyer whose clients have included wrestler Hulk Hogan, as well as President Trump, wants the US Supreme Court to agree to hear a case against Yelp over the...
This is the package sent to Robert De Niro
This is the suspicious package sent to Robert De Niro — bearing the same return address of Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz that was included on the series of bomb-containing parcels....
Amazon met with ICE over face-recognition tech to identify immigrants
Amazon pitched its facial recognition system to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials this summer as a way for the agency to target or identify immigrants, according to newly disclosed...
Stabbed toddler was still breathing when put in oven
A 20-month-old girl found stabbed inside an oven in a Mississippi home was alive when she was allegedly placed inside by her grandmother, according to a coroner’s report. The autopsy...
Red Sox infielder ups Taco Bell war with Chipotle endorsement
Brock Holt will forever say no thanks to Taco Bell. Following Red Sox's 8-4 Game 1 victory over the Dodgers on Tuesday night, Holt responded to the fast-food chain's free...
Collapsing sidewalk swallows two women whole
A sidewalk in Diyarbakir, Turkey, suddenly collapsed as two women walked over it. Nearby witnesses quickly rushed to help, pulling the women out of the hole. Fortunately, only minor injuries...
Trump calls migrant caravan a 'national emergency'
The caravan of thousands of Central American migrants that’s been making the slow trek for the United States is a “national emergency” that “will be stopped,” President Trump vowed Thursday....
Jim Boeheim mocks LeBron over recruit, immediately regrets it
Syracuse legend Jim Boeheim is still bitter about losing his top recruit. Just days after former recruit Darius Bazley announced his $1 million shoe internship with New Balance, Boeheim bizarrely...
Big East coaches are buying the St. John's hype
The most anticipated St. John’s season in years had more hype added to it Thursday morning. Two weeks before Chris Mullin’s pivotal fourth season coaching his alma mater begins, Big...
Tall people are more likely to develop cancer
There are a lot of things we all know we can do to curb our risk of getting cancer. Avoiding tobacco products is high on the list, as is doing...
Trump denies Chinese, Russians are listening in on his phone calls
President Trump on Thursday denied a "long and boring" news report that Chinese and Russian spies are listening to his personal phone conversations, saying it's "soooo wrong" and that he...
Saudis now admit Jamal Khashoggi's killing was planned
The killing of Jamal Khashoggi was planned ahead of time, Saudi Arabian officials said Thursday in the latest flip-flop on the journalist’s mysterious death. The statement from Saudi prosecutors reverses...
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square buys Hilton stake
Bill Ackman is checking into the Hilton again. The hedge-fund tycoon disclosed a 3.7 percent stake in Hilton Worldwide on Thursday — less than a year and a half after...
Joe Biden becomes latest bomb target
Two suspicious packages addressed to former Vice President Joe Biden were intercepted Thursday at separate postal facilities in Delaware, according to reports. One package was found about 6 a.m. at...
North, South Korea withdraw troops at border village
SEOUL, South Korea — The rival Koreas and the US-led UN Command completed withdrawing firearms and troops from a jointly controlled area at a border village on Thursday, as part...
Japanese journalist returns to Tokyo after he's freed from Syria
TOKYO — A Japanese journalist returned to Tokyo on Thursday after being freed from more than three years of captivity in Syria. Jumpei Yasuda was released on Tuesday and taken...
Trump blames media for 'anger' in wake of bomb scares
A day after CNN and several prominent Democrats were targeted with explosive devices, President Trump blamed the media for the angry political climate. “A very big part of the Anger...
The world's tallest outdoor elevator stretches over a thousand feet in the air
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in China is home to one of the world's most impressive elevators. It runs 1,070 feet up a cliff, and takes about a minute to make...
Turkish probe of Khashoggi killing turns to garden well
ISTANBUL — Turkey has been focusing on a well in the garden of Saudi Arabia's consulate as part of its investigation into the killing by Saudi officials of writer Jamal...
Subway Wizard of New York adds a little magic to commuters' hell
Meet the Subway Wizard of New York City. Several times a week, Devin Person dons a pointy hat and matching robe and hits the tunnels. The 32-year-old beard-o grants straphangers...
Suspicious package sent to Robert De Niro
The parcel to the Tribeca Grill on Greenwich Street was "the same" as the explosive devices mailed to top Democrats the day before, sources said.
Arrest made in rape case that has gone unsolved for 35 years
ORLANDO, Fla. — A man has been arrested in a rape case that sat unsolved for nearly four decades until the case's DNA evidence was tested last year. The Orlando...
'I was shocked': Giants players swallow the Damon Harrison trade
Don’t tell the Giants about the white flag raised outside their building. After trading away their second defensive starter in as many days, the 1-6 Giants don’t believe their front...
David Fizdale and Erik Spoelstra share laugh about Miami 'rat trap'
MIAMI — When he bolted for the Heat via a faxed resignation to the Knicks, Pat Riley’s nickname in New York became “Pat The Rat.’’ Seems like the Heat president...
Man chasing after commuter bus crushed under its back tire
BROOKHAVEN, Ga. — Georgia State Police say a man chasing after a commuter bus got caught under its rear tire and died. WAGA-TV reports troopers say the man ran across...
Dalvin Tomlinson has to fill huge hole 'Snacks' leaves behind
Damon “Snacks” Harrison is off to Detroit, but not before brushing off on his fellow defensive lineman Dalvin Tomlinson. “Snacks is a great guy. I obviously learned a lot from...
Matt Nagy has a longtime connection with Todd Bowles
Bears coach Matt Nagy goes way back with Jets coach Todd Bowles … like back to the cradle. Nagy’s father, Bill, was the defensive line coach at Elizabeth (N.J.) High...
An ex-Yankee has become the weapon Red Sox can't resist
BOSTON — Before the Red Sox copped a 2-0 World Series lead over the Dodgers on Wednesday night at Fenway Park, Alex Cora was asked how starter Nathan Eovaldi’s emergence...
Georgia will get put to the test vs. rival Florida
It could be a very quiet week. There shouldn’t be many surprises — if any — when the College Football Playoff selection committee releases its first batch of pointless, made-for-TV...
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Shabazz Napier provide a big lift
CLEVELAND — Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Shabazz Napier made their season debuts in the Nets' 102-86 win over the Cavaliers on Wednesday night. And even though Hollis-Jefferson came off the bench...
How one game changed everything for David Price
BOSTON — Light makes right. We’re beyond David Price having discovered a cure for his Octoberphobia. One more outing like this and he’s going to start making house calls: The...
This is the Jets' chance to be the new Giants
Who thought they’d ever see the day when the Giants and their fans would be envious of the Jets and theirs? This is the New York football world in which...
Newborn found dead in apartment after mom claimed abduction
Within hours of a reported abduction, a 4-week-old baby was found dead inside the mother’s Arizona apartment on Wednesday, authorities said. The 19-year-old mother, who reported that her baby had...
This is the risk that comes with the Knicks rebuild
MIAMI — David Fizdale wasn’t happy with Heat coach Erik Spoelstra. They started their coaching careers by breaking down video together for Pat Riley way back when. They chased rats...
CIA Director Haspel reportedly heard audio of Khashoggi killing
CIA Director Gina Haspel has heard the audio that purportedly captured the torture and killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the hands of Saudi officials, according to a report published...
Stephen Curry pours in 51 points as Warriors whip Wizards
OAKLAND, Calif. — Stephen Curry pulled one from Michael Jordan's old celebratory playbook and shrugged like no big deal whatsoever. Nah, not at all. Just another 3-pointer from way downtown....
Authorities offer $25K reward for info on missing Wisconsin girl Jayme Closs
MADISON, Wis. — Authorities offered a $25,000 reward Wednesday for any information leading to the location of a Wisconsin girl who disappeared last week after her parents were gunned down...
Paul Allen's sister to oversee his estate
SEATTLE — Paul Allen's sister, Jody Allen, has been appointed to oversee the late billionaire's estate and carry out the terms of his will. The Microsoft co-founder died Oct. 15...
Dodgers manager leaving the Red Sox too many openings
BOSTON — Simplest explanation: The Red Sox are much better. Those 117 wins (and counting) were not delivered by elves, but by excellence. So perhaps even perfect managing against them...
How Costco plans to keep up with $5 rotisserie chicken demand
In an effort to continue selling quality goods at the lowest prices possible, specifically its $5 rotisserie chicken, Costco is building its own production system to supply the warehouse retailer...
This is the 'significant' character 'Modern Family' killed off
"Modern Family" on Wednesday night finally killed off the "significant character" writers had been hyping since last month — and it wasn't the dog. Spoilers below DeDe Pritchett — mother of...
Lakers pick up their first victory with LeBron James
PHOENIX — In his fourth game, LeBron James finally got his first victory as a Laker. James flirted with what would have been his 74th career triple-double, finishing with 19...
The value is with the Rangers
Though a 3-5-1 start is not exactly a cause for Rangers fans to celebrate, it’s probably about what they expected heading into Year 1 (officially) of the rebuild. Some fans...
Didn't win Mega Millions? Powerball jackpot up to $620M
DES MOINES, Iowa — Never has the sixth-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history seemed so small. Wednesday night's $620 million Powerball jackpot looks sort of puny given all the attention...
Iowa will stay within a touchdown
VSiN’s Matt Youmans co-hosts “The Edge,” weekdays 3-5 p.m. on VSiN.com, fuboTV and SiriusXM 204. Iowa (+6½) over PENN STATE: The blue-collar Hawkeyes are flying under the radar. Iowa is...