December 17, 2018
Islanders power-play unit gives Greiss all the cushion he needs
DENVER — Goaltender Thomas Greiss bottled up Colorado’s fast-flying offense, Johnny Boychuk scored his first goal of the season and the Islanders beat the Avalanche 4-1 on Monday night. Jordan...
Why getting Sam Darnold help will be a challenge for Jets GM
Usually at this time of the year, we are asking what the Jets are going to do at quarterback for the following season. After all, they have had five different...
Caretakers fear for cats after shelter ordered taken down by health officials
Two feral cats are as good as dead this winter — because the city keeps forcing a Washington Heights landlord to tear down their shelter, the animals’ caretakers told The...
Khalil Mack trade helped Bears become Vegas overachievers
LAS VEGAS — In early September, Khalil Mack was sent from Oakland to Chicago in a trade that signaled the turning point for two teams. The Raiders sunk to somewhere...
Devin Booker waited 11 months to get his Enes Kanter revenge
Revenge is a dish best served cold — even if you’re on the Suns. Nearly a year after Knicks big man Enes Kanter taunted Phoenix’s Devin Booker on social media,...
2 Chicago cops struck and killed by train while investigating 'shots fired' call
CHICAGO — Chicago police say two officers investigating a shots-fired call on the city's far South Side have died after being struck by a train. Police spokeswoman Michelle Tannehill confirmed...
Henrik Lundqvist more than earned this rest
After that performance, Henrik Lundqvist deserved a rest. And he’s getting it. The Rangers’ 36-year-old goalie was outstanding in making 37 saves during the team’s 4-3 overtime loss to the...
Undisclosed de Blasio emails show cozy relationship with corrupt donor
City Hall withheld nearly two dozen emails that show Mayor Bill de Blasio had a much cozier relationship with Jona Rechnitz than he has admitted — even telling the crooked developer...
Goldman Sachs' legal woes could hurt business with China
Goldman Sachs could face global sanctions, tougher US regulations and hurdles to doing business in China — after Malaysian prosecutors filed criminal charges against the bank over its role in...
Google's Hudson Square expansion a boon to already hot area
Everyone went nuts Monday over Google/Alphabet’s announcement that it will expand to Hudson Square, where it plans to invest $1 billion at three different buildings — and, in contrast to...
Why it's likely the Fed will raise interest rates this week
The Federal Reserve will almost certainly raise interest rates on Wednesday despite pressure from President Trump not to do so. But what would happen if the Fed didn’t raise rates?...
How a small group of LGBTQ cops changed the NYPD forever
At a packed 1981 City Hall committee meeting over a decade-old gay- rights bill, a top officer with the NYPD’s largest union told the crowd he was not aware of...
Why teasing bowl games should remain a rare play for bettors
Should you bet teasers in college football bowl games? In terms of real value, the answer is emphatically NO! If you’re new to football betting this season, you’re going to...
Syracuse doesn't have enough to stop underdog Buffalo
Who would have predicted that in Tuesday night’s battle for the state of New York, it would be the Buffalo Bulls entering as the ranked and undefeated team against Syracuse...
Park Ave. lease gives Harry Macklowe something to smile about
Harry Macklowe’s divorce settlement with estranged wife Linda appears to be a mixed bag for both parties. But developer Harry can only cheer a gigantic, 55,000- square-foot retail-and-office lease at...
Is China playing Trump in the trade negotiations?
It’s called “pretend and extend” by people who watched decades ago the negotiations taking place between the Japanese and the US. Now, some people are wondering if that’s what the...
Giants won't hold out Odell Beckham if they can help it
Odell Beckham Jr. missed the past two games with a quad contusion and the Giants are now eliminated from playoff contention, but there are no plans or thoughts of shutting...
This is what's wrong with the US budget
The federal budget deficit is on pace to reach $1 trillion a year. And the overall federal debt is a month or two away from hitting $22 trillion. And that...
Russian trolls targeted Mueller with disinformation campaign
Russia’s disinformation campaign continued after the 2016 election and targeted special counsel Robert Mueller, spreading false narratives that he is corrupt and has ties to Islamic extremism, the Washington Post...
Success Academy touts 99 percent pass rate for Algebra Regents exam
Charter-school network Success Academy had all of its eighth-graders take the state Algebra 1 Regents exam last year — and notched a 99 percent pass rate, the network said Monday....
Knicks made the Suns not look like the worst team in basketball
No wonder owner James Dolan would consider selling the Knicks one day. The Knicks embarrassed themselves and Garden stockholders by getting crushed by the Suns, the NBA’s worst team, 128-110....
Jack in the Box seeking 'financing alternatives' amid struggles
Jack in the Box, struggling in the very competitive burger market, is now hoping a buyer will pop up. The 67-year-old fast-food chain has been talking to potential acquirers as...
Chick-fil-A on track to become No. 3 fast-food chain in US
Chick-fil-A is on fire. The fast-growing chicken-sandwich franchise is poised to become the third-largest fast-food chain in the country next year by sales, replacing Subway, according to Kalinowski Equity Research....
Yankees' Manny Machado sit-down should be turned on its head
If I were Brian Cashman, here’s how Wednesday’s meeting with Manny Machado would go down: BC: Have a seat, Manny. Would you like some tap water? MM: Actually, do you...
The lesson fantasy owners can take into championship week
Whether it is said as a joke or an actual motivator, the “Dumb and Dumber” mantra “So you’re saying there’s a chance?” echoes throughout the fantasy football community. Week 15...
RFK bail recipient busted for stealing toys from donation box
She’s the jailbird who stole Christmas. A career criminal who was bailed out by the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights charity allegedly broke into a state assemblyman’s Bronx office, got...
This group has seen the biggest quality of life increase since 2008
Most Americans are better off today than they were a decade ago. But for some, the improvements to their well-being have been especially notable. Latina women and Latino men experienced...
Sam Darnold ready to get the Aaron Rodgers experience
Sam Darnold is like most football fans when it comes to watching Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers play. The Jets rookie studies Rodgers and walks away awed by some of the...
Mueller releases memo detailing Flynn's interview with FBI
Michael Flynn said “I don’t remember” when asked by FBI agents about discussing sanctions with a Russian diplomat during Trump’s transition to office, according to a memo filed by Special...
NJ Democrats prove both parties are happy to undermine democracy
Lately we’ve heard a lot from Democrats about GOP dirty tricks. Topping their complaints is the claim that Republicans have weaponized the drawing of electoral districts to their advantage. But...
Why Western elites now can't resist conspiracy theories
I was born into a nation of conspiracy-mongers. For all their many admirable qualities, Iranians have a penchant for explaining the world through conspiracy theories, a talent for discovering a...
Trump is totally unbowed by the weight of the presidency
The office of the president of the United States is known for wearing down the mere mortals who hold it. At the very least, it prematurely ages its occupants. Often,...
El Chapo's wife no-shows at trial, leaves courtroom puzzled
El Chapo's Brooklyn federal trial threatened to turn into an episode of "The Real Housewives of the Sinaloa Cartel'' on Monday when the wife of the accused Mexican drug lord...
Tell Erdogan he can keep waiting for Gulen extradition
President Trump has apparently told Turkish despot Recep Tayyip Erdogan that he’s “working on” extraditing Fethullah Gulen. We expect that’s merely Trump’s version of a diplomatic “sorry, no,” because extradition...
Google exposes the big mistake of New York's Amazon deal
In yet more proof that tech jobs will come to New York City without massive special subsidies, Google on Monday announced plans to double its presence here, to 14,000 jobs....
Behind Andrew Cuomo's sharp left turn
Gov. Cuomo issued a “Declaration of Independence” Monday to sever New York from Washington’s “extreme conservative values.” In other words, he wants to lead his party’s already well-underway march to...
Teen who dragged cop with stolen car dodges attempted murder charges
Jurors Monday convicted a teen of assault charges -- but cleared him of attempted murder -- for dragging an NYPD detective for blocks with a stolen vehicle last year. Justin...
LeBron James the test surging Nets have been waiting for
On the heels of his worst game of the season, LeBron James will be in Brooklyn on Tuesday night to face the suddenly scorching Nets. With LeBron and the improved...
'Bleed Out' examines the harsh reality of medical errors
It was just a partial hip replacement. Steve Burrows wasn’t too worried about the routine surgery his 69-year-old mother, Judie, was receiving. But a few short months later, Judie was...
Fire marshal: FDNY rigged probe into deadly blaze to protect Ed Norton
The fire marshal who led the investigation into a Harlem building blaze that took the life of a firefighter claims the probe was rigged to protect the production company of...
Charles Woodson: Tom Brady is 'starting to feel all the hits'
On the heels of Tom Brady's very un-Brady-like performance Sunday, Charles Woodson had some theories about the Patriots quarterback. “I just think the NFL is catching up to Tom Brady,”...
Chris Kreider playing by instinct and hoping Rangers will follow
Sometimes, Chris Kreider’s active mind inhibits his natural ability. And just like his Rangers teammates, when Kreider simplifies things, he is at his best. So that is how the 27-year-old...
Hells Angels are turning this Long Island church into a local headquarters
Lord hear our prayer -- and our revving engines.
Bon voyage, germs! How to stay healthy on a cruise
Seasickness is one thing. But recent cruise ship outbreaks of norovirus — a contagious gastrointestinal illness known to rip through crowded spaces — have led to pretty crappy experiences for...
How Santa and his helpers fend off germy, snot-nosed kids
No one gets up close to as many coughing, sneezing children than a Santa during the holidays. Between lap sittings, picture posing and earfuls of whispered Christmas wishes, the jolly...
How streaming has saved 'The Good Place' from certain death
It’s one of prime time’s biggest mysteries: Why does afterlife sitcom “The Good Place” keep getting renewed — despite dismal weekly ratings? NBC recently rewarded the series — starring Kristen...
Federal court declares New York ban on nunchucks unconstitutional
NEW YORK — A federal court says New York's ban on nunchucks, the martial arts weapon made famous by Bruce Lee but prohibited in the state for decades, is unconstitutional...
UPS Store jokes about shredding kids' letters to Santa
This joke didn’t “sleigh” them. The UPS Store deleted a meant-to-be-funny tweet about destroying letters to Santa after critics slammed it as too dark, according to a report Monday. "If...
Woman slashed stranger on bus who tried petting her dog: cops
A woman slashed a stranger who tried petting her dog aboard a city bus in the Bronx — then turned the blade on a good Samaritan who intervened, police said....
The Giants are making a commitment to quarterback hell
The Giants will be led by a bridge quarterback next season, and if they choose to ride across the Eli Manning Bridge, they should recognize that there is little or...
I was beat up in McDonald's — and the employees just watched: suit
She went in for a cheeseburger and fries and ended up McPummeled at a Manhattan fast-food joint owned by polo-playing scion Bruce Colley. Elizabeth Storelli says in a new lawsuit...
There's still a lot of money missing after armored truck crash
A handful of do-gooders have returned a fraction of the $500,000 that spilled onto a New Jersey highway when an armored truck crashed last week, according to police. Cops in...
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slams lawmakers profiting off stocks, gift rules
Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Monday slammed lawmakers who are allowed to make fortunes trading stocks whose value could be affected by legislation they vote on — while other laws prevent...
Protester who climbed Statue of Liberty found guilty on all counts
A woman who took the Statue of Liberty hostage on the Fourth of July to protest the separation of families at the Mexican border has been convicted on all counts...
Radio station plays 'Baby, It's Cold Outside' nonstop amid controversy
A Kentucky radio station certainly made its opinion on the controversial 1940s song "Baby, It's Cold Outside" known this weekend, by playing it on repeat during a two-hour marathon on...
Kenyan Drake is not the fantasy running back pickup you need
There’s a great scene in the underrated movie “Mean Girls.” Gretchen, a member of the elite clique “The “Plastics,” keeps trying to get the phrase “That is so fetch” to...
Judge was wrong to strike down ObamaCare and other commentary
From the right: ObamaCare Judge Fumbled the Law ObamaCare was a bad law, “yet we cannot applaud Judge Reed O’Connor’s decision” striking it down, argue the editors of National Review,...
CC Sabathia laughs last after plunking and 'bitch' blowup
CC Sabathia was ready to give up a $500,000 bonus to back up his teammate. In the end, he didn’t have to, as the Yankees wound up paying him, anyway....
Russian trolls tried to discourage black voters to get Trump elected
WASHINGTON — Russia’s sweeping political disinformation campaign on US social media was more far-reaching than originally thought, with troll farms working to discourage black voters and “blur the lines between...
NYPD captain faces charges for showing up late to emergencies
He’s New York’s Finest slacker. An NYPD captain is accused of blowing off emergency calls, using his department car for personal errands and failing to submit basic precinct paperwork “in...
Mets sign Rajai Davis to add speed and outfield depth
Even Brodie Van Wagenen’s minor league signings carry brand identity. OK, maybe Rajai Davis isn’t a household name along the lines of Manny Machado or Bryce Harper. Yet the veteran...
The frightening story behind new Mets catcher's kidnapping
Any turmoil the Mets have gone through in their history pales in comparison to the peril new catcher Wilson Ramos faced and survived early in his major league career. The...
Failed Lasik surgery is rare, but these are the potential risks
There’s a dark side to the common Lasik (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) eye surgery. Detroit TV meteorologist Jessica Starr died by suicide last week, and although there were likely many...
Wall Street plunge continues as Dow drops 500 points
Santa Claus delivered more coal to Wall Street on Monday, with the Dow Jones industrial average shedding more than 500 points and the S&P 500 closing at its lowest level...
Comey slams Republicans: 'Stand up and speak the truth'
Former FBI director James Comey came out swinging after another closed-door session with GOP lawmakers, calling President Trump a liar and slamming Republicans for being too afraid to stand up...
Jesuits publish list of predatory priests accused of abusing children
The Maryland Province Jesuits released on Monday a list of several priests who have been “credibly accused” of sexual abuse of children dating to 1950. The Catholic order, which is...
Saks Fifth Avenue closing women's store in downtown Manhattan
Saks Fifth Avenue’s women’s store in lower Manhattan will shutter on Jan. 5 just two years after opening its doors, the company said. The swanky department store chain recently posted...
Feds ask court to stop anti-corruption lawsuit against Trump
The Justice Department on Monday asked a federal appeals court to step in and stop a lawsuit accusing President Trump of violating anti-corruption provisions in the Constitution by raking in...
What to watch while Hollywood is on holiday this week
If you’re looking for original shows this week, you can mostly forget it. TV is trapped in an end-of-the-year vortex of reruns — but the networks have filled their lineups...
London police to test out facial recognition technology
Tourists and Christmas shoppers in central London could come face-to-face with facial recognition scanners as police are set to trial the controversial technology. This will be the seventh test by...
Driver ignores 'lane ending' sign and causes horrifying accident
A driver apparently didn't notice signs warning that the left lane was ending on a highway near Lake Station, Indiana, and ending up being pinned in by a truck. This...
Cannibal trio sentenced for killing women, stuffing flesh into pastries
A Brazilian man — dubbed the “Sweeney Todd” cannibal — his wife and his mistress were each sentenced to several decades in prison after they were convicted of murdering women...
It was a miserable weekend for Bill Belichick proteges
Week 15 was a rough one for former and present Bill Belichick trusted lieutenants. While New England offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels’ game plan fell flat in a loss to Pittsburgh,...
Tourist stuck in Thailand hospital after insurance won't cover treatment for broken neck
A British backpacker stranded in Thailand “may never walk again” after breaking her neck while diving into a pool. Family and friends of Sophie Wilson, 24, are desperately trying to...
The average ‘quickie’ for parents lasts 2 minutes, 15 seconds
A shocking three-fourths of parents have less sex after kids, according to a survey by the online community Channel Mum. Of the 1,776 moms and dads polled, 71 percent said...
Former Jets receiver's ex-girlfriends in ugly social media feud
Terrelle Pryor's personal life has taken an interesting and public turn this season. The former Jets receiver, who was cut by both the Jets and Bills this fall, is allegedly...
Man charged with child abuse after slapping teen during dodge ball game
Playing dodge ball with this Florida man will necessitate more than sidestepping rubber projectiles, police said. Halid Dedic, 22, of St. Petersburg, was taken into custody late Friday after a...
Teens are vaping in record numbers as drug use drops
As local and federal legislators contemplate cracking down on e-cigarette flavors, a new study confirms what many have already observed: Teens are vaping at alarming rates. The director of the...
NYPD cop recalls risky rescue of protester who climbed Statue of Liberty
A 20-year NYPD veteran testified Monday how he risked life and limb to rescue a woman who climbed up the base of the Statue of Liberty on July 4 in...
It's time for Mets to pivot offseason plan with short-term signings
Brodie Van Wagenen has used the early weeks of his administration to make the Mets far more interesting and probably a good deal better (at least for 2019). What lingers...
Nuclear-powered 'bot' could search for life on Jupiter's moon
NASA scientists have designed a nuclear-powered “tunnelbot” that could land on one of Jupiter’s moons and drill through its ice shell in search of alien life. Experts believe that Europa,...
Nick Foles injects hope into Eagles' playoff chase
Well, look who’s back for a December playoff run. The question is whether Nick Foles might be a week or two too late to save the Eagles the way he...
Why this bikini model had her breast implants removed
Nearly eight years ago, Sia Cooper couldn’t wait to become a better version of herself, thanks to her new 32DDD breast implants. “It gave me confidence,” the 29-year-old fitness trainer...
Convicted deer poacher sentenced to monthly screenings of ‘Bambi’
He was sentenced to hard time -- and a hard-to-watch Disney film. A Missouri poacher who was convicted of illegally killing and beheading hundreds of deer has been ordered to...
Jamaican resorts' troubling history of covering up sexual assault
Jamaican resorts have a disturbing history of offering cash and confidentiality agreements to silence sexual assault victims, according to a stunning new investigation that found one victim was even told...
Mom of teen found dead in freezer targets upscale hotel in $50M lawsuit
The mother of a Chicago teen found dead in a walk-in freezer last year is suing a hotel, a security firm and a restaurant for $50 million, claiming the entities...
Security guard accused of raping 3-year-old girl in India
NEW DELHI -- A New Delhi security guard is suspected of raping a 3-year-old girl after luring her with sweets, police said, as the Indian capital marks the sixth anniversary...
Another GOP senator announces he won't seek re-election
Republican Lamar Alexander of Tennessee said he will not seek a fourth term in the Senate and will retire after his current term is up in 2020. “I will not...
Holland Tunnel's OCD-friendly Christmas decorations revealed
Merry Christmas, obsessive-compulsive drivers of the world! Motorists hung up on the Holland Tunnel’s OCD-aggravating holiday decorations got an early present Monday when the Port Authority revealed the public's choice...
Witches are offended by Trump calling Russia probe a 'witch hunt'
It's a real curse word. Witchcraft practitioners are fuming over President Trump’s repeated use of the phrase "witch hunt" to describe special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian meddling in...
This obnoxious dating trend could ruin the holidays for you
Has your relationship been on the rocks during the holiday season? It could be because your partner is cheap. 'Scrooging' is the latest dating trend that's ruining Christmas. The term,...
When and how to request a police wellness check
It’s the visit that can save a friend’s life. A wellness check, or welfare check, is an in-person call from local law enforcement to someone whose behavior has become suspicious...
Giants can't quit Eli Manning: He has 'years' left as starter
The Giants do not want to look ahead just yet, but that does not mean the outside world will stay in the moment. Another losing season is nearing an end,...
Hungry elephant searches tourists' cars for food
Visitors at the Khao Yai National Park in Thailand filmed an unusual encounter with a large elephant. The seemingly hungry beast rummaged through several cars, likely looking for food.
Gandhi's 'racist' words lead to removal of statue in Ghana
After a wave of opposition and a petition drive that cited views deemed racist and offensive against Africans, a statue of Indian independence leader Mohandas K. Gandhi was removed this week from a...
Cuomo calls for legalizing marijuana 'once and for all' in New York
New York may soon go up in smoke. Gov. Cuomo on Monday said it’s time to legalize marijuana “once and for all” during a speech previewing his major policy initiatives...
Trump's 'Space Command' comes one step closer to existence
With a government shutdown looming and multiple investigations targeting the White House, President Trump will turn his attention to the cosmos this week by creating a new “Space Command.” Vice...
Protesters interrupt Cuomo's speech to rip Amazon
Protesters opposed to the deal bringing Amazon to New York City disrupted Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s speech outlining his 2019 agenda in Midtown on Monday. "Hey, hey, ho, ho. Amazon has...
Four Seasons fires famed co-owner Julian Niccolini
Randy restaurateur Julian “Naughty” Niccolini just served his last “power lunch.” The legendary Four Seasons front man, who gave “hands-on” management a new meaning, was axed on Monday from the...
Jeurys Familia was so desperate for this Mets reunion
For Jeurys Familia, where trumped when. The Mets’ closer-turned-setup-man, with an Oakland layover separating the two roles, said Monday, in a conference call, that he prioritized a return to his...
'Vice' biopic turns Dick Cheney's public life into a dark comedy
Can someone please put Adam McKay in charge of all the biopics? Instead of the typical, dutiful slog through a life, the “Big Short” director has a ball with his...
Trucker saves dogs thrown out of moving vehicle onto highway
A pair of beagle mixes are on the mend after authorities say someone threw them out of a moving vehicle on a snowy New York highway. The dogs were rescued...
Miners find 552-carat yellow diamond — the largest ever in North America
Just in time before you send your list to Santa, miners in the far reaches of Canada announced that they found a rough 552-carat yellow diamond, which is the largest...
Rams star confronts heckler in stands: 'Talk that s--t now'
Marcus Peters finished with five tackles, but may have wanted a sixth. The Rams defensive back let a heckler get under his skin Sunday, during Los Angeles' 30-23 loss to...
Having a second child does damage to parents' mental health: study
When it comes to raising kids, having more may not make you merrier. A new study from Australia found that having a second child worsens parents' mental health. Researchers from the...
Yankees check in on veteran lefty as they try to build bullpen
With Zach Britton and David Robertson free agents out of the bullpen, the Yankees have checked in on 30-year-old lefty Aaron Loup, according to an industry source. Loup split last...
Earth's water supply is dwindling as 'drought-like conditions become the new normal'
Climate change is producing more rain, but the world's water supply is shrinking – and now scientists know why. Scientists have warned that global warming is drying out the planet's...
TLC is latest proof Becky Lynch, women have taken over WWE
The women’s evolution in WWE has entered its next phase: solidifying itself as main-event level. There has been no drop-off since Evolution in August, and TLC was even more evidence...
Bees can now sport tiny 'backpacks' in the name of science
Wearables are all the rage for us humans, delivering all kinds of useful information about our bodies and surroundings. Now, scientists from the University of Washington have developed a wearable...
Union demands de Blasio reinstate officers who ripped baby from mom's arms
The head of the union that represents two Human Resources Administration officers suspended after the video-recorded wrestling of a baby from its mother demanded on Monday that Mayor Bill de...
Port Authority to change 'nightmare' holiday decorations over Holland Tunnel
The Port Authority will change the holiday decorations over the Holland Tunnel that drivers complained was a Christmastime nightmare for people with OCD — following a public vote, sources told...
Merriam-Webster Dictionary's word of the year is 'justice'
The scales have tipped in favor of Merriam-Webster’s word of the year -- “justice.” The multi-use noun was the most looked-up word on the dictionary publisher’s website in 2018, the...
John Elway's spoiled plan to bring Mike Shanahan back to Broncos
John Elway is dreaming of better times. The Hall of Fame quarterback and Denver general manager had secret meetings with former coach Mike Shanahan about possibly replacing struggling coach Vance...
Yankees don't get first crack at Manny Machado as hunt starts
Manny Machado’s free agency tour started Monday when one of the highest-profile free agents in years visited the White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. It was the first of what...
Frat body-slammed pledges, put hot sauce in their eyes: University of Iowa
The University of Iowa banned four fraternities after a two-month investigation uncovered hazing and alcohol-related violations, according to officials. Fraternities Delta Chi, Sigma Nu, Sigma Alpha Epsilon and the UI...
Indonesian volcano erupts twice in one morning
A volcano in Indonesia has erupted, blasting columns of thick ash 24,000 feet into the sky. Mount Soputan, on the northern part of Sulawesi Island, erupted twice Monday morning, said...
James Dolan: Phil Jackson's yes men doomed him with Knicks
Live by the triangle, die by the triangle. That essentially is how James Dolan describes Phil Jackson’s failed tenure as team president of the Knicks, according to a wide-ranging ESPN...
Liverpool’s win over Man United shows how far apart the teams are
The gap between the two historic rivals is growing.
Thief has a ton of trouble trying to steal huge TV from front porch
A clumsy crook was caught on camera swiping an enormous TV off someone’s porch — but not before tripping over it and desperately trying to jam it into a getaway...
Text messages reveal how teacher allegedly lured teen student into sex
A former middle school teacher in Arizona accused of having sex with a 13-year-old student enticed him into sexual assaults after texting him during days she wasn’t in school, newly...
How to bet on sports online
On June 14, 2018, New Jersey became the third state in the nation to take legal sports bets, trailing only Nevada and Delaware. Almost five months later, four more states...
NJ Sports Betting: Where and how to place bets
On June 14, 2018, New Jersey became the third state in the country after Nevada and Delaware to offer legalized sports betting, almost a month after the Supreme Court overturned...
What's left to be salvaged in final games of lost Giants season
We now come to the juncture of the Giants’ schedule called Playing for Pride, and it is not a place they want to be. It is the neighborhood reserved for...
Michael Flynn's business partners charged with illegal lobbying for Turkey
Two former business associates of President Trump's ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn have been charged with illegally lobbying the US to extradite an enemy of the Turkish government, according to...
Pedestrian fatally run over in parking lot near his home
A pedestrian was fatally run over by an SUV in a parking lot near his home in the Bronx on Sunday night, police said. Yaw Acheampong, 55, was hit by...
Brawl in a doughnut shop erupts over racial slur
A brawl between customers and employees broke out at Best Donuts in Killeen, Texas. Cellphone video captures the moment the angry students jumped the counter and allegedly punched the employees.
Packers great turns on Aaron Rodgers with 'Trubisky' taunt
Not everyone considers Aaron Rodgers a top-tier quarterback. As the Packers fell to the Bears on Sunday, 24-17, with Chicago wrapping up the NFC North in the process, former Green...
Nine-year-old boy loses an eye after being shot with a Nerf gun
A 9-year-old boy who was hit in the eye by a toy arrow six years ago has had to have the organ removed after his friend shot a Nerf gun...
Police hunt for jerk who left starving kitten in bucket
Eight lives left. A starving kitty was left for dead in a sealed-off bucket near an animal shelter in Manhattan — and cops are on the prowl to find the...
Vladimir Putin calendar is outselling other celebs in Japan
For Vladimir Putin, 2019 is shaping up to be a banner year. Calendars featuring the Russian strongman president taking a shirtless dip in a hot tub and flexing his muscles...
What set James Dolan off in bitter feud against Maggie Gray, WFAN
It was what happened after Maggie Gray's furious rant that appears to have set James Dolan off. The Knicks and Rangers owner gave a rare interview with ESPN recently, where...
Burglar wanted for stealing Christmas gifts and family dog
There’s a Texas-size Grinch on the loose in Dallas, according to police and one shaken homeowner. A burglar busted into a home in the northwest section of the city sometime...
How much it'd take for James Dolan to think about selling Knicks
It would take one hell of a GoFundMe. James Dolan did not rule out selling the Knicks in an ESPN feature published online Monday, saying he has gotten “feelers” from...
The best gifts for people who love to travel
Does your best friend spend every paycheck on plane tickets? Got a retired aunt and uncle who traverse the globe on cruises and group tours? How about the colleague you...
Teacher arrested after professing love for 13-year-old boy: cops
A Florida teacher was arrested after professing her love for a 13-year-old boy — whom she tried to kiss a year earlier, police said. Andrea Jimenez, 47, a former science...
US airstrikes wipe out dozens of al-Shabaab militants in Somalia
The US military killed 62 al-Shabaab militants during six weekend airstrikes in Somalia, officials said Monday. Four strikes near Gandarshe, in Somalia's south-central Banaadir province, were carried out Saturday, killing...
How Brexit can save Britain from EU's sinking ship
British Prime Minister Theresa May has survived, but her drive for Brexit may not. That would be bad for Britain. Whatever challenges Brexit poses for the UK, they pale in...
Alex Smith's wife exhales after quarterback's 'difficult ride'
Nothing beats home sweet home for Alex Smith. On Sunday, Smith's wife, Elizabeth, gave fans an update as the Redskins quarterback rested comfortably under a team blanket following his release...
One of the first crypto millionaires says bitcoin is 'dead'
When it comes to bitcoin investor burnout, it takes one to know one. Erik Finman, who gained renown after becoming one of the earliest crypto millionaires, told MarketWatch in an...
Now Google is bringing a new $1B campus to New York City
Google is investing more than $1 billion in a new campus along the Hudson River in Manhattan – a major expansion that could double its Big Apple workforce to 14,000...
Blind elephants treated to Christmas performance
They may be blind, but these elephants seem to like Christmas music. Several times a week, British pianist Paul Barton plays soothing music — including “Silent Night” and “Jingle Bells”...
Saudis condemn US Senate for blaming Khashoggi murder on crown prince
Saudi Arabia on Monday condemned a US Senate resolution blaming Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, saying it was based on unsubstantiated claims and...
The most beautiful rooms in New York City
When Wendy Moonan was growing up in Westport, Conn., during the 1960s, no one she knew hired a decorator. It was considered déclassé, Moonan says, to hire a professional when...
Police puppy's first mission is learning to walk down stairs
Quinn is still in training with the Queensland Police in Brisbane, Australia, but he has one major hurdle to conquer. The young puppy hasn't mastered walking down the stairs yet,...
Goldman Sachs to face criminal charges in multibillion-dollar fraud scheme
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia filed criminal charges against Goldman Sachs and two former executives Monday for their role in the alleged multibillion-dollar ransacking of state investment fund 1MDB. Attorney...
Police officer injured rescuing people from Harlem fire
A Police officer suffered serious injuries while helping to rescue people from a fire in Harlem early Monday morning, cops said. The blaze struck at 114 East 116th Street at...
Amazon workers strike in Germany, Christmas deliveries at risk
BERLIN — Workers at two Amazon distribution centers in Germany have gone on strike as part of a push for improved work conditions, leading to fears that Christmas orders may...
Don't trust the government to make Big Tech behave
The social-media wars are heating up. Congress has grilled Google’s CEO, and the British Parliament wants to hear from Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg. Across the political spectrum, there are calls for...
Tom Brady and the Patriots never look like this in December
Back-to-back losses in December? That’s not The Patriots Way. Fourteen penalties? Three drops? A few Patriots aren’t doing their jobs. Tom Brady threw a costly interception in the fourth quarter,...
Consumer confidence may take a hit thanks to turbulent Wall Street
Get ready for a holiday hangover. Consumer confidence, which is seen as driving higher-than-expected holiday spending, could be headed for a crash of sorts — or at least a serious...
MLB eyes giving teams streaming rights challenging pay-TV model
Baseball may be big on tradition — but that could change. Major League Baseball is discovering the upside of streaming and moving away from a pay-TV-focused model, according to some...
Double-double machine Kanter knows most important number
INDIANAPOLIS — Enes Kanter posted his 20th double-double this season — a 20-point, 15-rebound outing in Sunday’s 110-99 loss to the Pacers. Kanter, a traditional low-post center, even bagged a...
D'Angelo Russell earns high praise for showcasing other skill
D’Angelo Russell has always been able to score, but his improvement as a facilitator is helping spur the Nets’ five-game win streak. “He was just spry. Spry. He was aggressive,...
Bowles explains why he didn't use best weapon in biggest spot
With the game on the line Saturday, the Jets’ $72.5 million cornerback was mostly on the opposite side of the field from one of the most dangerous receivers in the...
First transgender Miss Universe contestant doesn't win, doesn't care
Angela Ponce, Spain's Miss Universe hopeful and the pageant's first-ever transgender contestant, was unable to capture the crown on Sunday night — and she couldn't have cared less. "I don't...
It's time to figure out who the Saints really are
Did the Saints peak too soon? That’s a critical question to answer before Monday night’s road battle with the Panthers (ESPN, 8:20 p.m.), and if you’re betting the NFC or...
Lawsuit: CVS pushing out employee over cerebral palsy 'burden'
A longtime CVS employee with cerebral palsy is being forced out of her job by a new manager who told her she’s a “burden” to the company, according to a...
The mismatch Washington State will exploit against Rider
How fitting is that one of the nation’s top 10 teams in 3-pointers made per game plays in a city called Pullman against an opponent by the name of Rider...
Miss Philippines, Catriona Gray, crowned new Miss Universe
BANGKOK — The Philippines' Catriona Gray was named Miss Universe 2018 in a competition concluding Monday in Bangkok, besting contestants from 93 other countries and delighting her home country. The...
Kevin Knox paying off Knicks' draft belief even as new issue arises
INDIANAPOLIS — Across the past seven games, Kevin Knox has come on offensively, even if his free-throw shooting is a puzzling mess. Knox regained his starting slot the past four...