November 7, 2018
How Caris LeVert has gone from project to linchpin
PHOENIX — Caris LeVert’s climb from a risky, rehabbing draft pick to the foundational piece of the Nets’ rebuilding hasn’t been easy or instant. Much of it happened away from...
How this man made Einstein a household name — and what it means about success
On April 3, 1921, a ship arrived in New York Harbor carrying a German scientist whose work was celebrated in academic circles but unknown to most Americans. His name was...
Le’Veon Bell explains what is behind his upside-down tweets
If you want the latest on Le’Veon Bell, just jump on his Twitter page -- and stand on your head. The Steelers running back, idle all season after refusing to...
Kenneth Faried just wants to get on the court vs. his old team
PHOENIX — Kenneth Faried played his entire NBA career for the Nuggets before being traded to the Nets this offseason, but he insists there’s no added motivation or extra emotion...
Dozens of dangerous private garbage trucks pulled from NYC streets
Nearly every private garbage truck inspected by the NYPD during a week-long crackdown had to be taken off the streets over dangerous infractions, officials said Wednesday. All but 10 of...
State senator wary of Amazon's potential Long Island City move
The state senator who represents Long Island City said Wednesday he would oppose giving “gobs of money” to Amazon to open a headquarters there. “There’s never been an economic deal...
Tinder has run into trouble with its paying subscribers
The company that owns Tinder just got ghosted on Wall Street. Shares of the hook-up app’s corporate owner Match Group plunged as much as 20 percent Wednesday after it gave...
Cashman: Hopefully, Gregorius will be a Yankee for 'a long time'
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Brian Cashman said on Wednesday that he can envision Didi Gregorius being a Yankee for the long-term. The Yankees general manager said of the shortstop, who can...
Ex-Albany kingmaker Simcha Felder’s reign is over
He was a kingmaker in Albany, but on Tuesday state Sen. Simcha Felder’s reign came to an abrupt end. The conservative Brooklyn Democrat was the swing vote that kept Republicans...
Marijuana stocks soar after Jeff Sessions resigns
Pot stocks were stoked on the news Attorney General Jeff Sessions was fired Wednesday. Shares of Canadian cannabis grower Tilray jumped 34 percent to close at $139.60 as marijuana tracking...
Sears suppliers are getting lowball cash offers for receivables
The Sears bankruptcy has made suppliers to the retailer skittish — and some investors are looking to make a buck off the situation. A group of distressed-debt purchasers has been...
Cashman drops inadvertent clue about Yankees' interest in Corbin
CARLSBAD, Calif. — On Monday, while addressing the media here at the general managers’ meetings, Brian Cashman said of 2018 rental J.A. Happ, “Have I talked to John Courtright, his...
NY delegates set to cash in on Democrats' House takeover
Longtime members of New York’s congressional delegation are about to cash in on the Democratic takeover of the House. Rep. Nita Lowey (Westchester) is expected to become chair of the...
Why Panthers-Steelers battle could produce true contender
A pair of dangerous NFL dark horses square off Thursday night when the Panthers (6-2) visit the Steelers (5-2-1) in a battle of overlooked thoroughbreds. Most media has focused its...
Why Democrats may be stuck with Pelosi as House speaker again
It looks like House Democrats are stuck with Nancy Pelosi as speaker — thanks to a leadership vacuum and Pelosi’s own ambitious machinations. Despite a midterm coup that saw Democrats...
How House Democrats plan to turn rhetoric into reality
Democratic resistance to President Trump is going to shift from rhetoric to reality in the wake of the midterm results. With Democrats set to take control of the House of...
GOP, Dems seek common ground on infrastructure
President Trump called for bipartisanship on Wednesday, just hours after the midterm elections left Democrats in control of the House. “We have a lot of things in common on infrastructure,” Trump...
Jim Acosta violated one of the oldest rules of journalism
By producing a split decision, the election that was supposed to end all elections turned out to be fairly predictable. But it’s the day after that was unlike any other....
Dad who beat baby daughter to death gets 25 to life
A judge sentenced a Brooklyn father to 25 years to life behind bars Wednesday for the fatal beating of his 16-month-old daughter, after describing him as a “child” because he...
Knicks' guards finally found an easy target
ATLANTA — The Knicks are unbeaten … against the hapless Hawks. The starting backcourt of slumping Frank Ntilikina and ailing Tim Hardaway Jr. teamed up to lead the Knicks past...
Thousands of subscribers flee Dish Network for Netflix, Hulu
Dish Network suffered its worst subscriber loss in history as hundreds of thousands of customers continued to flee to cheaper options like Netflix and Hulu. The satellite-TV giant’s quarterly revenue...
Dem wins House seat after Republican claims premature victory
New Mexico Attorney Xochitl Torres Small defeated her Republican opponent Yvette Herrell to flip yet another seat in the House for Democrats, a report said. Torres Small was declared the...
Mom continues fight against son's court-ordered chemo
The Long Island mom whose son is receiving court-ordered chemotherapy despite being in remission from leukemia continued her fight Wednesday to control his medical treatment. Nick Gundersen, 13, “wants to...
Restaurateur Vittorio Antonini buys Hamptons weekend home
Greenwich Village restaurateur turned documentary film producer Vittorio Antonini has just bought a Shinnecock Bay-fronting property for a slight tick over its $1.8 million asking price. The stylish residence, at...
Expelled frat bro says he was too drunk to rape student: suit
A Columbia University fraternity brother is suing over his expulsion from the Ivy League school amid accusations he raped a female student — claiming he shouldn’t be held accountable because...
Bar owner is selling massive $11M Bushwick party palace
Charlie Kaim, the owner of Williamsburg’s Maracuja Bar, is listing an 8,000-square-foot Bushwick building at 428 Troutman St. for $10.9 million. He bought it for $900,000 in 2011. The property...
Violinist Isaac Stern’s penthouse hits market for first time
A sprawling duplex penthouse, whose footprint includes the former home of late violinist Isaac Stern is about to hit the market for $15.9 million. The 19th- and 20th-floor combination of...
Anthony Bourdain’s Upper East Side apartment cuts price
An uptown Manhattan condo owned by late chef and television personality Anthony Bourdain and his wife Ottavia Busia — the two would later become estranged — is now a bit...
Late photog Charles Harbutt’s Brooklyn townhouse asks $5M
A Cobble Hill townhouse that was once home to the late photojournalist Charles Harbutt and his then-wife, Alberta, has hit the market for $4.99 million. Harbutt, 79, died of emphysema...
The origins of New York City's mysterious fractional addresses
For years, every walking tour I have led in Greenwich Village has taken visitors past 75½ Bedford St., the former of home of poet Edna St. Vincent Millay, long known...
Scott Boras' relationship with Mets may be even worse now
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Scott Boras’ relationship with the Mets in recent years has been strained at best, but those feelings may have turned downright frosty with the team’s hiring of...
Mentally ill man cut dead mom's body to see if she was real: cops
A mentally ill Brooklyn man who had been living with the body of his 91-year-old dead mother sliced her with a knife because he thought she was a mannequin made...
Teen girl allegedly shot by her mom while sleeping has died
A 16-year-old Oklahoma girl who was allegedly shot in her sleep by her mother has died from her injuries, officials said. Kloee Toliver was wounded in the head Nov. 1...
Gary Sanchez set to have left shoulder surgery
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Gary Sanchez will be a dreaded “rehabilitation player” in spring training, although the Yankees hope to have their everyday catcher behind the plate for Opening Day. Brian...
White House suspends press access for CNN's Jim Acosta
The White House suspended press access for Jim Acosta on Wednesday after the CNN reporter had a tense exchange with President Trump during a press conference. Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee...
Craig Carton's sad fall: A radio genius done in by his demons
We care about Craig Carton because of his talent. Carton’s ability to run a radio program was immense. It is a skill that takes instincts, humor and knowing what buttons...
Amazon's new NYC jobs can't replace all the ones lost to the online-retail revolution
Let’s root for Amazon to set up a 25,000-worker “campus” in Long Island City. The prospective deal — which can’t be taken for granted until it’s officially announced — would...
How a Democratic House can help finish the Trump agenda
So what happens next? We have two recent models for what presidents do when they lose the Congress or a branch of it. One model was Barack Obama in 2010...
The Sessions firing is no constitutional crisis — just more 'Survivor: White House'
President Trump’s firing of Attorney General Jeff Sessions and installation of Matthew Whitaker as acting AG with direct authority over special counsel Robert Mueller has the left going nuts. Relax,...
With Pelosi making nice, the White House press corps tries to lead The Resistance
Both House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi and President Trump offered a surprising amount of conciliation and sweet talk (albeit with some veiled warnings) the day after the split-decision midterms. Maybe...
Dan Loeb steamed over Campbell's executive pay packages
Activist investor Dan Loeb is hot and bothered over Campbell’s executive pay packages and he wants shareholders to be too. “No one minds paying fairly for a CEO who benefits...
Why won't companies hire military spouses?
When Aspen Bergmann was being interviewed for a job as a secretary, she felt confident the position was hers for the taking. The 36-year-old clinical laboratory researcher was more than...
Why Democratic swell puts Wall Street at ease
Gridlock is good. That’s the word on Wall Street after Democrats took control of the House of Representatives, setting the stage for a stalemate with the Republican-controlled Senate that investors...
Holocaust survivor looks back on the night her life shattered
"The whole city smelled like burning wood."
Lyft refused to give cops name of driver accused of masturbating during ride with teen
They are giving their drivers a Lyft — above the law. The ride-share giant refused to give the NYPD the name of a Big Apple hack caught on camera pleasuring...
'SNL' actor reveals horrific child abuse
In his new documentary "Cracked Up," "Saturday Night Live" actor Darrell Hammond reflects on his traumatic childhood.
Keith Richards takes financial hit selling New York apartment
Keith Richards took a hit on this rock star apartment. The wrinkly rock royal and his wife, Patti Hansen, just sold their posh downtown digs for $9 million, according to...
Rangers changing soft rep that defined (and still irks) old-timers
Regarding the Rangers, the most pleasantly surprising pro sports team in the area: 1. Tuesday it was Neal Pionk riding to the rescue of Filip Chytil, a couple of weeks...
The legend of Zion Williamson begins: NBA is drooling and speechless
The reports were accurate. The hype was real. We’ve never seen a basketball player quite like Zion Williamson — no one with his size, strength, athleticism and skill in one...
Anti-Semitic attacks on the rise as other crime declines: NYPD
Anti-Semitic attacks are increasing even as other crime in New York City continues to drop, police said Wednesday. Reports of anti-Semitic incidents increased 22 percent this year, with 159 cases...
Mike Francesa angrily lashes out at another WFAN show: 'Boomer & Gio'
The Sports Pope is going after his self-perceived underlings at WFAN again. A few weeks after he sided with Garden chairman James Dolan over FAN teammate Maggie Gray, Mike Francesa on...
Dad found guilty in case of dead baby left rotting in swing
The Iowa dad of a 3-month-old baby whose body was found rotting in a swing was convicted for murder and child endangerment, according to reports. Zachary Koehn, 29, was found...
Star Dolphins safety who quit on team: I didn't quit
Reshad Jones, the Pro Bowl safety for the Dolphins who refused to go back into Sunday’s win over the Jets, declined to shed much light on the situation, though he...
'Lion King' staffer who 3-D printed gun says it's just a prop
Guess Simba was supposed to be packin' heat. A lawyer for a former “The Lion King” staffer accused of trying to 3-D print a gun said Wednesday, “It was a...
Retailer trends on Twitter for showing off size diversity
Here’s a step in the right direction for body positivity. An online retailer is trending on Twitter Wednesday for showing models of different sizes in its latest campaign. British e-tailer...
Another legend visits Knicks, with Kevin Knox bond in mind
ATLANTA — Add another name to the list of Knicks Hall of Famers to address the club: Bernard King. Knicks coach David Fizdale continued his campaign promise in bringing in...
Republicans lost the House, but Trump won the election and other commentary
Conservative: Trump Lost House, But Won the Election It may take a few days to process the full meaning of the midterms, says Ed Rogers at The Washington Post, “but...
Sports broadcaster busted on indecent exposure charges
This Nevada newsman allegedly needed to work on his coverage. Sports broadcaster Randy Howe -- who appears on news station KSNV -- was busted Tuesday in North Las Vegas for...
Jail officers union demands probe into bailed guard-beater
The city’s correction officer union is demanding an investigation into the teenage Rikers inmate who was caught on camera wailing on a guard and then bailed out just a week...
Saquon Barkley eager for intel from former Todd Gurley blocker
Todd Gurley is the gold standard when it comes to modern NFL running backs. He is a leading candidate for MVP honors and, through seven weeks, had 14 touchdowns, outscoring...
Democrats say Sessions firing could spark 'constitutional crisis'
Congressional Democrats warned Wednesday of a "constitutional crisis" if President Trump's ouster of Attorney General Jeff Sessions in any way affects the Russia probe being conducted by Special Counsel Robert...
There's a creepy orange 'airglow' around the Earth
No, you're not looking at a strange alien planet or the Earth through an Instagram filter – this orange glow is known as an airglow, courtesy of NASA. According to the space...
Do we really need to start carding teens for coffee?
God save the . . . teen? London-based Costa Coffee, the second-largest cafe chain in the world, can now refuse to serve caffeinated bevvies to kids under the age of 16. Although the new...
Pornhub will blow your leaves for free
Pornhub is offering free leaf blowing services for residents in Upstate New York, the company announced this week. "Pornhub wants to blow you for free!! Well, your lawn actually. If...
Therapist allegedly asked ex-gangster patient to find her a hit man
A New Jersey therapist ripped a page straight out of "The Sopranos" playbook by allegedly using her mobbed-up patient to hire a goon to carry out a vicious assault --...
Bookies already gearing up for 2020 election
The midterm elections are barely over, but UK bookmakers are already setting their sights on the 2020 US presidential election with projections for a showdown between President Trump and Kamala...
Fix the Board of Elections before trying to change how New York votes
It was another Election Day of horrors at polling places across the city, with thousands forced to wait in hours-long lines after ballot-scanning machines broke down. What will it take...
Cuomo vows to pass quick reforms blocked by Republicans
With Democrats taking control of the state Senate next year, Gov. Andrew Cuomo vowed Wednesday to move quickly to pass reforms blocked by Republicans: tighter ethics laws, early voting, the...
The Giants' only bright spot isn't happy with his play
Everyone associated with the Giants is pumped up about all things Saquon Barkley, as a player and a person. Barkley put up some resounding numbers in his first eight NFL...
Pentagon to stop calling border mission 'Operation Faithful Patriot'
A day after the midterm elections, the Pentagon said it would stop calling a military deployment on the border to stop a caravan of migrants "Operation Faithful Patriot," according to...
Jordan Spieth reveals how he is getting ready for marriage
Spieth proposed to girlfriend Annie Verret over the holidays last year.
This is what having a nut allergy on an airplane looks like
An Australian woman has shared the shocking reality of what it’s like to fly with an airborne allergy as she calls on passengers to stop supporting the sale of nut...
Reform New York's elections now
Voting in New York City has been far too hard for far too long. Tuesday’s midterm election was the last straw. New Yorkers did their jobs. They turned out in...
Scott Boras: Why a $300 million Bryce Harper offer wasn't close
CARLSBAD, Calif. -- Scott Boras described Bryce Harper as “a generational player” and termed the Nationals’ 10-year, $300 million proposal prior to free agency an "olive branch” to emphasize interest...
Rod Rosenstein no longer overseeing Russia probe
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is no longer overseeing special counsel Robert Mueller’s probe into Russian election meddling — following the resignation of Jeff Sessions. Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker...
Acting attorney general wrote op-ed critical of Mueller probe
Matthew Whitaker, named acting attorney general in the wake of Jeff Sessions’s abrupt firing Wednesday, in 2017 called for special counsel Robert Mueller to “limit the scope of his investigation”...
Samsung gives first look at foldable smartphone
SAN FRANCISCO — The smartphone industry has been searching for a breakthrough to revive a market mired in an innovation lull and a sales slump. A potential catalyst is coming...
Couple spends $10K pampering pet squirrel
After being abandoned by its mother over two years ago, a squirrel named Thumbelina was taken in by a loving couple. Since then, they've spent $10,000 on the tiny animal,...
Alabama fan dead after bar fight with LSU fans
A postgame bar brawl has cost one fan his life. A 46-year-old Alabama fan was beaten in Ponchatoula, La., early Sunday morning and died Tuesday after being placed on life...
Your date is probably judging you for where you live
Location, location, location: In love as in real estate, it turns out that geography matters — a lot. Living on the “wrong side of the tracks” can cost you your...
Craig Carton found guilty on all fraud charges, faces 45 years in prison
A Manhattan federal jury has convicted sports radio personality Craig Carton of fraud -- setting the fallen “Boomer and Carton” co-host up for some hard prison time when he is...
Jeff Sessions out as attorney general
Attorney General Jeff Sessions was finally thrown overboard by President Trump on Wednesday after months of acrimonious attacks from the commander-in-chief, who was furious that Sessions had recused himself from...
Man spots 'submerged plane' while browsing Google Earth
A shocked dad in England couldn't believe his eyes after spotting a submerged plane on Google Earth. Robert Morton, 55, found the incredible image under the sea near Edinburgh. The...
El Chapo says all he wants is a hug from his wife
Notoriously lonely Mexican cartel kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman just wants a hug. Guzman, who's been in solitary confinement and unable to touch anyone since he was shipped to a...
Floyd Mayweather appears to back out of fight in strange twist
That didn’t last long. Floyd Mayweather Jr. is staying retired after all and alleging that he was misled about the Sunday night press conference in Japan to announce his fight...
Scientists confirm Earth has 'dust bunnies'
Talk about dust bunnies you can't get rid of. A new study may finally confirm the reality of dust clouds that have circled the Earth after scientists have had heated...
How the 1% votes in Los Angeles’ richest polling district
“Democracy is stressful” was the motto of the day for voters at the Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel. The unique polling site in Los Angeles, California, provided Bel-Air’s most patriotic with...
Mom gives birth to 12.6-pound baby with no pain relief
A newborn “gorgeous, chunky boy” has broken records – and hearts – in Australia after weighing in at 12 pounds 6 ounces. Sydney mom Nikki Bell, 28, gave birth to...
Dad of slain jogger breaks down in court
The retired-firefighter father of slain Queens jogger Karina Vetrano testified through tears Wednesday about discovering his “baby” lifeless among weeds — her shorts pulled half-off — after she didn’t come...
China continues to deny mass detentions of Muslims
GENEVA — China on Tuesday once again rejected criticism of its treatment of ethnic Muslims, telling the United Nations that accusations of rights abuses from some countries were “politically driven.”...
Kevin Knox noticed Duke's stars, and let Knicks' dreaming begin
ATLANTA — Playing its first game since Kevin Knox left for the NBA draft, Kentucky got overwhelmed Tuesday by Duke’s freshman power trio — one of whom could be Knox’s...
China set to overtake France as world’s top travel destination
We’ll always have Paris — but China is poised to be the hottest vacation spot in the world. Leading travel research firm Euromonitor International predicts there will be 1.4 billion...
Until the boss forces you to drink pee, maybe don't complain
We all have our share of bad boss stories. But it’s tough to outdo the Chinese sad sacks who endured untold abuse and humiliation from sadistic overlords — all in...
De Blasio celebrates as Dems take control of state government
Break out the bubbly! Mayor Bill de Blasio was in a celebratory mood Wednesday over the Democratic takeover of the state Senate — saying he expects "a whole new ballgame"...
Man dies after injecting silicone in genitals, mom blames sex 'cult' master
A Washington kink enthusiast died last month after silicone injections in his genitals led to fatal bleeding, but his mom believes a gay sex “cult” is to blame. Jack Chapman,...
Democratic Sen. Jon Tester wins third term in Montana
Democratic Sen. Jon Tester won a third term in Montana, besting Republican challenger Matt Rosendale, according to a report. Tester defeated Rosendale, the state auditor, by a 49 to 48.1...
How a dead guy won in Nevada
How did a dead man win an election in Nevada? A whopping 68 percent of voters elected Dennis Hof — the recently deceased owner of The Moonlite Bunny Ranch and...
Democrats pick up more seats after taking control of House
Democrats regained control of the House in Tuesday's midterm elections but slightly more than a dozen races remain undecided. Democratic candidates won 221 seats, three more than the 218 they...
How porn star's life has changed since Jimmy Garoppolo date
Kiara Mia was wined and dined by the 49ers quarterback over the summer.
I love my man boobs and so should you
This British man has embraced his body rolls and man boobs, and is showing them off. For years, Stevie Grice-Hart struggled with his weight and fluctuated between 252 pounds and...
Surprise Sam Darnold foot injury puts him on the bench
It looks like the people who thought Sam Darnold needed to watch a game from the bench are going to get their wish. The Jets rookie quarterback suffered a sprained...
Manolo Blahnik launches new ‘Sex and the City’ Hangisi shoe collection
It’s the shoe that transformed single girl Carrie Bradshaw into Mrs. Big. In the first “Sex and the City” movie, Carrie stepped into her satin “something blue” pumps — also...
The behind-the-scenes problems and on-field brilliance of Manny Machado
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Buck Showalter measured his words. He was trying to find the balance between lauding Manny Machado’s talent while not ignoring that managing this star comes with challenges....
Elections boss spreads blame around for midterms chaos
Board of Elections boss Michael Ryan resumed his post-election spin Wednesday, blaming widespread reports of malfunctioning ballot scanners on a massive paper logjam and antiquated technology. "In four out of...
Suicide note from driver charged with mowing down two kids: 'I can't do this anymore'
The seizure-prone Staten Island woman who had been charged with fatally mowing down two Park Slope kids in a crosswalk left behind a suicide note saying she couldn’t “do this...
Hue Jackson's paranoid last days as Browns coach
In the final weeks of his failed tenure, Hue Jackson grew paranoid, and resorted to trying things that might make himself look better in the eyes of his bosses, according...
Juror sobs after being picked for El Chapo's trial
Seven women and five men were officially selected Wednesday to sit as jurors on the upcoming case of notorious Sinaloa cartel head Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman -- reducing one of...
Everyone thinks they're an entrepreneurial genius
In this golden age of entrepreneurship, one in seven Americans thinks they already have the next “game-changing” business idea. New research of 8,000 Americans examining their business ideas, dreams and...
Surfer used surfboard to fend off shark
SYDNEY — A man used his surfboard to fend off a shark that bit him on his calf off an Australian beach two days after a fatal attack on the...
Fans hire stripper to liven up minor league soccer game
Dutch fans boosted their country's reputation for "sexy football" by hiring a busty stripper to invade the pitch during their team's game. Hardcore fans of third-tier side Rijnsburgse Boys paid...
Trump rails against 'rude' media in heated press conference
A combative President Trump on Wednesday got into an angry confrontation with reporters at a White House news conference Wednesday. After CNN’s Jim Acosta pressed him on why he characterized...
Trump: No one would understand my tax returns anyway
President Trump on Wednesday repeated his claim that he can’t release his income tax returns because they are under audit — adding that they were so complicated, no one would...
Duke's explosive freshmen may send NBA tanking into overdrive
NBA GMs who watched Duke's season opener Tuesday night may come to work with a message to their teams: don't win any more games. The Blue Devils' highly touted freshman...
Trump: Those that stood by me in midterms won
Hours after his party lost the House, President Trump on Wednesday spun the defeat as a big victory, boasting that the GOP candidates who backed him the most won while...
Female paramedics say they were forced to watch porn, give sexual favors
Female paramedics were forced to watch porn and give sexual favors at an ambulance service where women were called "fresh meat," according to a damning report on bullying. An independent...
Trump attacks Mueller again over Russia probe
Hours after his party lost the House, President Trump launched a fresh attack on special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian election meddling and possible collusion by the Trump campaign....
11-year-old leads police on high-speed chase after mom takes PlayStation
A 11-year-old boy in Brooklyn, Ohio, reportedly stole his mother's car and took it for a ride after she took his PlayStation away. Police attempted to chase the junior suspect,...
Nationals' offer to Bryce Harper was a $300 million ploy
CARLSBAD, Calif. — It’s $300 million, so since most people who read this sentence — and certainly the guy writing it — will never see that much, the last thing...
Bill Nelson calls for a recount in Florida Senate race
Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson said he'll seek a recount in the too-close-to-call Florida race because his challenger's margin of victory was too small. "We are proceeding to a recount," Nelson...
GOP locks down the Senate – but extent of control remains unclear
Republicans have locked up their control of the Senate in the midterm elections, but it's still unclear how many seats they'll gain overall because three races in Arizona, Florida and...
Dez Bryant's patience pays off with perfect landing spot
Dez Bryant's wait has gone better than Le'Veon Bell's. The free-agent wide receiver has signed with the Saints, according to the Times-Picayune, a day after working out with perhaps the...
Too much screen time for kids may lead to serious health woes as adults: study
Children who spend too much time browsing smartphones and tablets are at risk for a lifetime of health issues, including cancer-causing obesity and eyesight problems, according to new studies. A...
Russian billionaire detained in Monaco over influence peddling
Russian billionaire Dmitri Rybolovlev — who bought President Trump’s Palm Beach estate for $95 million in 2008 — has been detained for questioning in Monaco for influence peddling in a...
Pastor admits stealing $500K from his church for 'compulsive behaviors'
The longtime pastor of a New Jersey Catholic church has stepped down after officials say he “borrowed” $500,000 from his church’s coffers to fund "compulsive behaviors," according to reports. The...
Markelle Fultz and Ben Simmons are ruining each other
Ben Simmons has regressed in his second NBA season and his new starting teammate Markelle Fultz is a key reason why. Following a pitiful defeat to the Brooklyn Nets on...
Wounded veteran brushes off Pete Davidson after election win
Wounded war veteran Dan Crenshaw brushed off “Saturday Night Live” funnyman's Pete Davidson's digs after winning his GOP congressional race in Texas. The retired Navy SEAL, who wears an eye...
Bryce Harper already turned down a jaw-dropping mega-deal
Three hundred million dollars isn't cool. You know what's cool? Well, we'll soon find out. Bryce Harper, who has been waiting for this offseason since he was a teenager, turned...
The Museum of Pizza calls itself 'fine art'
There is now a museum for pizza lovers everywhere that's popped-up in arguably America's pizza capital, New York City. The Museum of Pizza is dedicated to all things cheese and...
Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show even makes models feel insecure
For the past two months, New Zealand model Georgia Fowler has been preparing to be seen in her underwear by 1.4 billion people. That’s about how many viewers around the...
Wells Fargo execs knew about auto insurance overcharges for years: suit
Wells Fargo executives were warned that an auto insurance plan could be overcharging customers four years before the bank scrapped the program, according to a complaint released by a judge...
Artificial intelligence can spot Alzheimer's way earlier than doctors
Artificial intelligence can be used to spot Alzheimer's six years before a patient would normally be diagnosed, a study shows. Doctors used the self-learning computer to detect changes in brain...
Rare Hemingway letter about 500-pound marlin catch up for auction
A rare 1935 letter written by Ernest Hemingway about a 500-pound Atlantic blue marlin caught in the Bahamas is up for auction in Los Angeles this week. The catch is...
Duncan Hines recalls cake mix over salmonella contamination
CHICAGO — Duncan Hines is recalling 2.4 million boxes of cake mix because of a link to salmonella. The recall affects Classic White, Classic Butter Golden, Signature Confetti and Classic...
Nets' help is finally on the way
PHOENIX — DeMarre Carroll’s season debut seems to have moved from looming to imminent, likely as soon as Friday in Denver. “Hopeful is a good word,” Nets coach Kenny Atkinson...
This is why you can't use Alexa to call 911
Amazon’s hardware products that are powered by its virtual assistant Alexa are used for everything from playing music to controlling different aspects of a user’s connected home, telling the weather...
Can bigfoot Andrew Cuomo survive the new all-blue Albany?
Bigfoot won. Big time. Andrew Cuomo, buoyed by millions in vendor-donated campaign cash, effectively unopposed in New York’s two-party-in-name-only corruptocracy and unencumbered by anything approaching common civility, was elected governor...
Democrat Ned Lamont wins Connecticut race for governor
Democrat Ned Lamont eked out a slim victory Wednesday in the Connecticut governor’s race and immediately made a plea for unity. “Labor and business, Republicans and Democrats, we’re all in...
World's stinkiest fruit causes flight delay
An Indonesian airliner was delayed for an hour after passengers complained of an overpowering stench released from a load of the notorious thorny fruit durian, according to reports. About 2...
Teacher commits suicide in classroom during school hours: officials
A Texas middle school teacher committed suicide in his classroom Monday while school was in session, officials said. A staff member at Wessendorff Middle School in Rosenberg found fine arts...
Bill Belichick had some harsh criticism for Aaron Rodgers
Tell us how you really feel, Bill. Patriots coach Bill Belichick showered Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers with praise leading up to the Packers-Patriots Sunday night matchup, calling Rodgers "one of...
Driver fought roommate over wheel before deadly Girl Scout crash
A driver who fatally struck three Girl Scouts and a mother along a Wisconsin highway fought his roommate for control of his black Ford F-150 pickup truck just before crashing...
Trump to Dems threatening investigation: 'Two can play that game!'
A defiant President Trump vowed to go after Democrats who said they would launch a number of investigations against him after gaining control of the House in the midterm elections,...
Celebs think Beto O'Rourke has a shot at the White House
Beto O'Rourke may have lost his Senate race in Texas against Republican Ted Cruz, but his celebrity supporters have already shrugged it off and are setting their sights on the...
Stacey Abrams believes mail-in ballots will get her Georgia governor's seat
Democratic candidate Stacey Abrams is counting on mail-in ballots to give her the edge she needs over Republican Brian Kemp to win the race for Georgia governor, according to her...
San Francisco votes to tax big business to fund homeless services
San Francisco residents opted on Tuesday to slap a tax on the city's big businesses to fund services for the homeless. Voters passed a ballot measure called Proposition C that...
Pompeo meeting with North Korean envoy delayed
SEOUL, South Korea — A meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and a senior North Korean envoy has been delayed, throwing stalemated diplomacy over the North's nuclear weapons...
Trump touts 'big victory' in midterm elections
Facing a drastically altered political landscape, President Trump declared “Big Victory” in the midterm elections Wednesday morning -- even though the Democrats regained control of the House of Representatives for...
Democrats now have total control of New York government
It’s as blue as can be. Every branch of state government came under Democratic control for the first time in a decade after Republicans lost their narrow state Senate majority...
Sticky notes greet students after suicide attempt rocks school
“There is a light at the end of the tunnel,” wrote one high school student in Westerville, Ohio, after a classmate attempted suicide. Hundreds of positive messages were left on...
Man breaks into crocodile enclosure, and things go as you would expect
ST. AUGSTINE, Fla. — Authorities say a man was found injured after breaking into a Florida zoo and jumping into a crocodile enclosure.
Suspicious suitcase halts train service in 2 major Spanish cities
MADRID — Rail services in Spain's two main cities suffered disruptions Wednesday after a suspicious suitcase triggered alarms for possible explosives and prompted station evacuations before police declared it a...
With the election done, expect Mueller to make his move
When the smoke from the midterm election clears, one thing is certain: You will be seeing the name of Robert Mueller a lot more than you have for the past...
Dem Tony Evers defeats Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker
MADISON, Wis. — Democrat Tony Evers ousted Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker on Tuesday, denying the polarizing Republican and one-time presidential candidate a third term and succeeding where his party had...
‘Blue Wave’ turns out to be more like a ripple
Americans stampeded to the polls Tuesday in a midterm election that was as much a referendum on President Trump’s policies and personality as it was about control of Congress. While...
Democrats take control of NY state Senate for first time in a decade
Democrats swept elections for the state Senate Tuesday night, giving the party full control of the Empire State’s government for the first time in a decade. The victories exceeded the...
Pundits could have easily predicted these midterm results 2 years ago
The three-plus years since Donald Trump came down that escalator and changed American politics forever have been so melodramatic that everybody expected the first midterm election of the Trump presidency...
Divisive Dems may be own undoing with kinder, gentler Trump
In his last interview before voters had their turn, President Trump said he regretted using a harsh tone during much of his first two years. “I would like to have...
Democrats flip one Senate seat in Nevada
Nevada democrat Jacky Rosen won a Senate seat against Republican incumbent Dean Heller — flipping the only Senate seat of the night for Democrats. Rosen, a political newcomer, held more...
Kyle Lauletta now has two huge things to prove to Giants
Kyle Lauletta deserves a second chance to prove if he can be a starting quarterback in the NFL. It won’t come Monday night against the 49ers. But should Eli Manning...
Connecticut says thousands of ballots are so wet, they have to be hand-counted
The Connecticut secretary of state said late Tuesday that thousands of ballots need to be hand-counted because they got wet. “We are in the back room still counting numbers because...
Long Island Rep. Peter King hangs on to House seat — barely
Longtime Long Island Congressman Pete King got the challenge of his political life Tuesday — but hung on for a narrow victory. The 13-term Republican lawmaker beat Democrat Liuba Grechen...
The days of grading St. John's on a curve are over
The feel-good portion of the Chris Mullin Welcome Home Program ended a long time ago. The benefits of the doubt have all been exhausted. For the first time in years,...
Voters choose dead pimp over Democratic opponent
Deceased brothel owner Dennis Hof managed to win an election for a Nevada state assembly seat in Tuesday's election. Hof, who died last month at his Love Ranch cathouse, garnered...
Stacey Abrams not conceding Georgia governor's race
Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams — running to be the country’s first female black governor — said early Wednesday that she wasn’t going to concede the tight race to Republican Brian...
How to form a winning strategy for betting the Knicks
Time to update our estimated “market” power ratings for the NBA. The composite intelligence of the most influential factors still considers the Knicks to be in the bottom five, with...
The blue wave fell short
Overall, the blue wave fell well short of expectations Tuesday. Democrats took the House, but only gained about the 35 seats to be expected from the party opposing a president...
Pick Cam Newton and the Panthers while the getting's good
The Panthers (6-2 straight up, 5-3 against the spread) visit the Steelers (5-2-1 SU, 5-3 ATS) on Thursday night. It looks to be a coin-flip game when you look at...
After conceding defeat, Chris Collins' opponent now asking for recount
Democrat Nate McMurray is now asking for a recount in the race for New York's 27th Congressional District -- less than two hours after conceding. The request came early Monday...
Trump calls Pelosi to congratulate her on House takeover
President Trump called House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi late Tuesday to congratulate her on the Democratic takeover of the House of Representatives. “He acknowledged the Leader’s call for bipartisanship in...
Andrew Cuomo's empty victory
New York state saw a major blue wave Tuesday, enough to easily hand Gov. Andrew Cuomo a third term over feisty but underfunded challenger Marc Molinaro. But what will he...
LGBT Native American Sharice Davids makes history with Kansas House win
Kansas Democrat Sharice Davids made history on Tuesday by becoming not only the state's first openly gay woman of Congress but also the first Native American person elected on Tuesday....
Longtime Texas Rep. Pete Sessions loses to ex-NFL player
Longtime Texas Rep. Pete Sessions lost his congressional seat on Tuesday to a lawyer and former NFL player. Sessions, a Republican who served in Congress since 1997, lost to the...
Massachusetts officially elects its first black woman to Congress
Massachusetts Democrat Ayanna Pressley made history Tuesday by becoming the state's first black woman elected to Congress. The Boston city councilwoman ran uncontested for the 7th District seat following a...
House longshot turns Oklahoma City blue for first time in decades
Democratic longshot Kendra Horn carried Oklahoma’s 5th Congressional District on Tuesday, turning the Oklahoma City House seat blue for the first time in nearly a half-century. Horn, a lawyer, upended...
Cashman reveals the big name he kept in nixing Chris Sale deal
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Two offseasons ago, the Yankees passed on a trade for the White Sox’s Chris Sale. “Thank God I didn’t do that, actually,” Yankees GM Brian Cashman said...
Zion Williamson and Duke are even better than you imagined
INDIANAPOLIS — RJ Barrett scored 33 points and Zion Williamson added 28 in an explosive debut by Duke's touted freshmen, and the fourth-ranked Blue Devils beat No. 2 Kentucky 118-84...
Agent lays it out: How Bryce Harper becomes a Yankee
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Brian Cashman wouldn’t bite. That doesn’t mean that Scott Boras won’t stop fishing. The super-agent, in an interview with MLB Network Radio on Tuesday, floated the notion...
Nets throw around their weight and get off to best start in years
PHOENIX — Slowly but surely, the young Nets are growing up. With games against the two best teams in the Western Conference looming, the Nets played a winnable game Tuesday...