January 11, 2019
How Manny Pacquiao sees his boxing journey 'continuing' at 40
Manny Pacquiao turned 40 years old last month. That’s normally the age when boxers start to rethink how long they want to continue to their careers, if they’re still fighting...
Deputy accused of buying drugs from undercover cop
A Tennessee deputy faces charges after he was busted purchasing drugs from an undercover officer, authorities said. Jeffery Crossley, a deputy with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, was arrested Thursday...
Average wagerers still haven't learned from NFL favorites' falls
In sports betting terms, high-profile football matchups are typically “Pros vs. Joes” affairs — with the general public betting heavily on favorites while sharps patiently wait to bet underdogs at...
Greatest moment in Jets history made bittersweet 50 years later
It was the day and the game that impacted NFL history like no other, and stands as the one crowning achievement of a star-crossed franchise and everlasting memory to those...
Ex-NYPD cop shot romantic rival in jealous, drunken rage: suit
A former NYPD sergeant who shot a Brooklyn man in the face after a dispute over a woman — then tried to plant knives on his victim — drunkenly raged...
FDNY firefighter busted for DUI on way back from fireman's funeral
An FDNY firefighter driving home from a fellow fireman’s funeral was arrested for drunken driving after hitting a pedestrian in Brooklyn, police sources said. Matthew Wilson, 36, crashed into the...
Nets served some 'humble pie' in brutal loss to elite Raptors
TORONTO — The last time the Nets faced the Raptors, they broke an eight-game losing skid and turned their season around. This time, Toronto did the breaking. The shorthanded Nets...
These GOPers revealed the true heart of Texas
In a win for religious freedom, Republicans in a Texas county just smacked down the effort to unseat a party leader just because he’s a Muslim. The Tarrant County GOP...
De Blasio loses twice to the little guys
Home-sharing and horse carriages: One industry is strictly new-economy; the other, as old as it gets. But they’re both showing you can beat City Hall. Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Arthur...
Jayme Closs smiles with aunt, dog in first photo since she was found
A smiling image of the 13-year-old girl who was abducted three months ago after her parents were killed was posted on social media Friday night. Jayme Closs could be seen...
Knicks defenseless in blowout loss to Pacers in return to MSG
The Knicks returned home — and everything was as they had left it. Coming back from a six-game, 13-day road trip, the Knicks started the second half of the season...
Cannabis company stock soars after Thiel-backed fund says it won't sell shares
Shares of pot grower Tilray soared as much as 26 percent on Friday after a fund backed by Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel said it has no immediate plans to...
WW shares fall after JPMorgan analyst downgrades stock
New Years resolutions have been made — and WW isn’t on many people’s list. Shares of recently rebranded Weight Watchers fell 5.1 percent, to $33.30, on Friday after a JPMorgan...
Fox exits bidding for YES and other local sports networks
Fox rocked the sports world Friday by removing itself from the auction of Disney’s 22 regional sports TV networks, including the group’s “crown jewel” YES Network. The sale of the...
Report shows 90 percent of NY LGBTQ kids face discrimination at school
Most New York state LGBTQ students suffer discrimination at school — but only half report it to administrators, according to a new report. The Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network study...
Creepy cabbie accused of terrorizing 3 female riders
A sex-crazed cabby terrorized at least three female fares in lower Manhattan — groping them and exposing himself during the disturbing early-morning trips, according to prosecutors. Joshua Kellier began his...
The surprise fantasy football MVP came on strong late
Everyone loves getting awards. Alas, sorry, but you guys didn’t get any, though you can bask in the glory of having drafted some of those who did. Fantasy MVP: Christian...
US workers are winning, big time
Lost in all the headlines about the federal shutdown and the war over the wall is some hugely important news: The US economy has taken a seriously worker-friendly turn. America...
Fizdale couldn't bear to watch Porzingis' impressive workout
Kristaps Porzingis’ return date remains uncertain. That won’t change for some time. He is scheduled to be evaluated again in mid-February. His return from a torn ACL wouldn’t come before...
This is the stupidest government shutdown ever
Barring some miraculous breakthrough, on Saturday the current government shutdown will become the longest in American history. But it has already hit another historic milestone: It is, by far and...
The cardinal who knew — and said nothing
What did Donald Cardinal Weurl, Washington’s retired archbishop, know about his pervy predecessor, the ex-cardinal Theodore “Uncle Ted” McCarrick, and when did he know it? That question has agitated American...
When historians get hysterical
In the age of Donald Trump, highly accomplished and well-respected liberal voices continue to lose their collective minds — Jon Meacham, the Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential historian, seemingly among them. After...
What the 'birth dearth' tells us about America Blue and America Red
Almost five years ago, Jonathan V. Last released his book “What to Expect When No One’s Expecting.” Spoiler alert: The consequences are not good. Ever-lower birth rates can fuel steady...
Brooklynites gang up on NYPD traffic agent trying to tow car
An angry mob of Brooklynites pounced on an NYPD Traffic Enforcement Agent when he tried to tow their friend’s car, then harassed and taunted him for doing his job, video...
Todd Bowles has a different look in his new Buccaneers life
It's a fresh start for Todd Bowles in Tampa, and he looks like a new man. The former Jets coach and new Buccaneers defensive coordinator shared a couple of laughs...
Yankees avoid arbitration with everyone, except Luis Severino
The Yankees reached agreements with all but one of their arbitration-eligible players, but they have so far been unable to strike a deal with Luis Severino. Dellin Betances, Greg Bird,...
Take a shot on under-the-radar Rams WR for DFS contests
Here are some key picks you should consider for this week’s DFS contests: Patrick Mahomes QB, Chiefs (FD $9,000/DK $7,000) He is the top-priced option for good reason. With an...
Stormy Daniels, Avenatti to attend Michael Cohen's congressional testimony
Michael Avenatti will attend the congressional testimony by President Trump's former fixer Michael Cohen along with porn actress and alleged Trump mistress Stormy Daniels. Avenatti said on Twitter that Daniels...
'Schooled' star AJ Michalka relates to role, hates on Zima
Schooled | Wednesday, 8:30 p.m., ABC If anyone can appreciate the struggles faced by Lainey, the failed singer who reluctantly returns to teach music at her old high school on...
Get your shvitz on at NYC's best bathhouses
“There’s a saying in Russia,” says Alona Krug, owner of the Brooklyn Banya (the Russian word for steam bath). “If a banya couldn’t cure you, you’re terminally ill.” It’s a...
Chiefs' road to Super Bowl first must go through surprising Colts
There is no roadblock in their way. There is nobody to fear. After 49 years, the coast seems clear. The top-seeded Chiefs and their top-ranked offense are favored to return...
Fellow 'Canarsie Bravest' gives moving eulogy for Steven Pollard
Among the eulogies for Firefighter Steven Pollard on Friday was this one, excerpted below, by Firefighter Timothy Klein, a fellow “Canarsie Bravest” from Ladder Company 170: “My name is Timmy...
LJ Figueroa confident St. John's will rebound from Villanova loss
St. John’s responded to its first defeat, the controversial buzzer-beating loss to Seton Hall, by manhandling nationally ranked Marquette. A similar response is needed after the Red Storm’s second loss,...
Sex toy company says MTA is 'sexist' for bailing on ad deal
A Brooklyn sex toy company says the MTA is a major buzzkill because it banned vibrator ads while allowing ones for erectile dysfunction. Dame Products, which sells frisky treats in...
2 people shot in New Jersey shopping mall
Two people were shot inside a Jersey City mall on Friday night in a possible gang-related shooting, authorities said. The gunman opened fire on the third floor of the Newport...
Tulsi Gabbard announces she will run for president in 2020
Hawaiian Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has announced that she will seek the Democratic nomination for president in 2020, a report said. Gabbard, an Iraqi vet who became the first Hindu member...
Kidnapper was trying to hunt Jayme Closs down after her escape: cops
Police got to kidnapped Wisconsin girl Jayme Closs before her alleged abductor could hunt her down. Jake Thomas Patterson -- who was arrested for allegedly murdering the 13-year-old's parents and...
Patrick Mahomes brings football's best show to playoffs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — He will win the awards, armfuls of them, because of the numbers by which we have measured quarterbacks for decades. Patrick Mahomes has thrown 50 touchdown...
Sandy Hook parents win legal victory over Alex Jones
Controversial radio and internet personality Alex Jones was ordered Friday to hand over emails and other documents tied to his claim that no one died in the 2012 Sandy Hook...
Ivanka Trump reportedly being considered to head World Bank
President Trump's eldest daughter and top aide, Ivanka Trump, is reportedly among a list of names submitted to the Treasury Department as a possible candidate to head the World Bank....
Pissed-off federal employees post $0 pay stubs
Federal employees furious over the partial government shutdown vented their anger Friday in social media posts that show pay stubs with zero dollars in income. Oscar Murrillo Jr. of Lancaster,...
Is anyone surprised Tituss Burgess cleans to a Pointer Sisters soundtrack?
“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” star Tituss Burgess has the whole work-life-balance thing down. Ever since the Athens, Ga., native came to New York more than a decade ago, he’s worked steadily,...
Is this new red hot lipstick really perfect for everyone?
There are few beauty quests more formidable than finding the perfect red lipstick. But Maybelline promises they’ve concocted a universal shade of scarlet, created as part of their new “Made...
Columbia student recounts witnessing California cop's murder
The California police officer who was shot and killed Thursday night after responding to a three-car crash was ambushed by a bystander, according to a Columbia University graduate student who...
New York now has 5 House members leading committees
WASHINGTON – New York is in the House. For the first time in modern history, New York will have five House members in charge of committees. Since 1949, there have...
'Breaking the Silence' gives voice to untold #MeToo stories
The #Metoo movement has largely been a story of the famous — with stars including Ashley Judd, Mira Sorvino and Salma Hayek receiving much attention regarding their victimization at the...
Now's your chance to revisit James Baldwin's lasting cultural genius
The wide release this weekend of the Barry Jenkins film “If Beale Street Could Talk” makes a new exhibition at Chelsea’s David Zwirner gallery all the more relevant. “God Made...
Discover your happy place with an NYC wellness weekend
New year, new woo. From the esoteric to the energetic, there are plenty of ways to find wellness and inner peace. Find your happy place at any of these events....
How the 'Roswell' reboot made aliens new again
Reboots are a dime a dozen these days — but The CW’s “ Roswell, New Mexico ” is unique. For starters, it’s drawing more from the “Roswell High” book series...
FBI arrests woman suspected of fatally running over manicurist
FBI agents have arrested a woman caught on camera fatally running over a nail salon employee who tried to stop her from walking out without paying for a $35 manicure....
Healthy and improved Zach Britton picked Yankees' bullpen over closing
Zach Britton said he could have been a closer again. Instead, he chose to come back to the Yankees, where he’ll be a key element to a bullpen that has...
DJ LeMahieu is perfect antidote to misguided Machado dreams
You win the pool if you predicted, two months ago, the best day of the Yankees’ 2018-19 offseason would entail them bringing DJ LeMahieu aboard. Nevertheless, here we are, and...
Cops looking for teens who filmed assault on Snapchat
Cops are still on the hunt for the second teen involved in a Brooklyn gang assault against an 11-year-old girl that was posted to Snapchat, police said Friday. One of...
Man accused of fatally beating girl who spilled juice on his Xbox
An Illinois man accused of fatally beating a 4-year-old girl after she spilled juice on his Xbox last month is facing life in prison, authorities said. Prosecutors have indicted Johnathan...
Trump says he's in no rush to declare national emergency
President Trump has gone cold on the idea of declaring a national emergency to fund the contentious border wall, he said Friday — as the government shutdown headed into record-breaking...
Sen. Tim Scott slams Steve King for his comments on racism
Sen. Tim Scott ripped into fellow Republican Rep. Steve King for questioning why the terms “white nationalist” and “white supremacist” are racist -- and slammed other GOP lawmakers for staying...
Man accused of raping 12-year-old girl pleads not guilty
The monster accused of luring a 12-year-old girl into his car and raping her while posing as a police officer held back tears Friday morning in Bronx court. Carlos Medina,...
Scout leader busted for installing camera in boys bathroom
A vile former UK scout leader who coerced a likeminded perv to abuse his infant son and installed a hidden camera to film boys using the bathroom has been sent...
Enes Kanter missed practice after ridiculous burger meal
Enes Kanter loves his cheat days. Kanter missed practice on Thursday after seemingly gorging in an insane cheat day feast at a fast-food joint. Officially, the Knicks said the 26-year-old...
Lindsey Graham wants Trump to 'Build a wall NOW'
A close ally of President Trump once again called on him to declare a state of emergency and redirect money from other federal programs to build the border wall with...
Stunning over-50 models share secrets for aging beautifully
Call it a gray wave — models of a certain age are making a splash in the fashion world, bringing their timeless, mature beauty to magazine spreads, cosmetics ads and...
Democrats are choosing the wrong shutdown victims and other commentary
Political scribe: Dems Are Losing Shutdown Showdown It started out as a battle over border-wall funding, but The Week’s Damon Linker says the government shutdown is now all about “which...
Beto O'Rourke could announce 2020 run during Oprah interview
Democratic Party star Beto O’Rourke plans to sit down for a public interview with Oprah Winfrey next month -- raising the possibility that he’ll announce a 2020 bid for the...
Tutor sentenced for sexual relationship with 14-year-old
A Colorado tutor who was allegedly caught kissing a 14-year-old male student was sentenced to prison for the sexual relationship, officials said. Nathalie Gulyas, 36, was ordered Thursday in Boulder...
Bloomberg says he would use his own money to fund 2020 run
Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg is pushing back against liberal critics who say he shouldn't be allowed to use his multibillion-dollar fortune to self-fund a possible White House campaign and "buy...
Yankees give chance to minor-league outfielder, journeyman pitcher
The Yankees have two new faces. The Bombers signed righty pitcher Drew Hutchison and outfielder Matt Lipka to minor league contracts, the team announced on Friday. The duo will also...
Air traffic controllers sue Trump administration over government shutdown
Congress adjourned for the weekend Friday afternoon, guaranteeing the government shutdown will continue and become the longest in US history — as air traffic controllers sued the Trump administration over...
German far-right party uses 'secret' Nazi symbol as its logo
A German politician who left the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party after a racist tirade is setting up a new party that has adopted a symbol used by Austrian Nazis...
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez responds to Joe Lieberman jab: 'Who dis?'
Former vice presidential candidate Joe Lieberman said he hopes Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is “not the future” of the party -- prompting the Democratic progressive darling to slap back, “New party, who...
Jordan Spieth 'visibly has the yips'
Jordan Spieth has the yips. That’s at least according to noted swing instructor Hank Haney, who sees a loss in confidence in the 2015 Masters champion. "He's got to get...
Male gamer pretended to be female in failed 'social experiment'
Was it sexism, or a social experiment? That's the question buzzing around the gaming world this week, after a gender-bending experiment caused big problems for a major studio. It all...
Instagram account judges how bad your airline food is
Airline food isn't known for its picture-perfect plates, but a new Instagram account is letting followers judge how good -- or bad --an inflight meal is. "Airplane Foodselfie" asks users...
Toy gun sparks lockdown at New Jersey high school
A New Jersey high school was briefly locked down Friday afternoon over a scare prompted by a man carrying a plastic toy gun, cops said. Teaneck Police Deputy Chief John...
Blue Jackets goalie is most crucial player around NHL's trade deadline
Maybe this is a bias from being around Henrik Lundqvist for just about a decade, but it’s very difficult to understand how a NHL team can keep plodding along without...
Woman, two teen girls found dead in luxury Texas home
A woman and two teen girls were found dead this week inside a luxury home in a rustic Texas gated community, according to a new report. Nichol Leila Olsen, 37,...
Saudi teen who escaped abusive family is on her way to Canada
An 18-year-old Saudi asylum-seeker who fled to Thailand, saying she feared her family would kill her, was expected to leave Bangkok on Friday night and fly to Canada, the head...
Texas couple faces decades in prison after enslaving teen girl for 16 years
A Texas couple accused of forcing an African girl to work as a domestic slave for 16 years — all while repeatedly calling her a “dog” and an “idiot” —...
Jacob deGrom earns historic raise, now real talks begin
Jacob deGrom’s historic season with the Mets has wrought a payout just as special. The National League Cy Young award winner avoided arbitration with the team Friday by agreeing to...
Russell Martin traded to Dodgers, back to where it began
Russell Martin is heading back to the West Coast. The catcher, who turns 36 in February, was traded from the Toronto Blue Jays to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday...
Trump claims there's an 'invasion' at US border
Belying available evidence, President Trump claimed there was an "an invasion" underway along America's border with Mexico in a Twitter posting Friday. "Humanitarian Crisis at our Southern Border. I just...
Bud Light enlarging nutrition labels on packaging
DETROIT — Beer drinkers can’t claim blissful ignorance for much longer. Starting next month, packages of Bud Light will have prominent labels showing the beer’s calories and ingredients as well...
2,000-pound hog declared 'Pig King' ahead of Chinese New Year
A giant porker has been squealing the spotlight in China after busting the scales at 2,072 pounds. But a hambulance nearly had to be called for the brave 24 men...
Fallen FDNY firefighter Steven Pollard remembered as a hero
He was “Captain America” — a superhero with “bravery in his blood.” Steven H. Pollard, the young firefighter who fell to his death while helping crash victims on the Belt...
Corrections officer accused of seducing two inmates
A Texas corrections officer charged for sexual relations with an inmate was reportedly caught on camera having sex with another person in detention. More charges were filed Thursday against Sinead...
Bachelor sons flooded with messages after their dad places dating ad
When planning for a family trip to New Zealand, an American father wrote a classified ad in the NZ Herald for his three "unmarried, handsome sons" as a joke. But...
NYPD mourns killings of rookie cops Natalie Corona, Chateri Payne
The New York City Police Department is mourning the deaths of two 22-year-old female rookie police officers who were fatally shot in the last two days in California and Louisiana....
Bronx man arrested for fatally stabbing his wife's lover
A Bronx man was busted for killing his wife's lover and dumping the body in Yonkers, police said. Christopher Myrie, 49, was arrested Thursday afternoon in connection with the November...
Ken Griffin's Citadel fund loses its star stock picker
Ken Griffin is about to lose his star stock picker. Jack Woodruff — a portfolio manager at Griffin’s hedge fund Citadel whom some insiders describe as “legendary” despite the fact...
Ex-con used stun gun over unpaid $10 football bet: cops
Alabama’s Crimson Tide weren’t the only ones shocked after Monday’s blowout loss to the Clemson Tigers, according to police in Florida. An ex-con who became enraged after an unpaid $10...
Women have a higher pain threshold than men: study
Women can handle pain better than men, a new study suggests. And it all comes down to how the sexes remember their past agony differently. Scientists in Canada were stunned...
De Blasio praises 'very responsive' Ben Carson
Mayor Bill de Blasio appears to finally have found a friend in the Trump administration — federal housing chief Ben Carson. Hizzoner told Hot 97 radio’s “Ebro in the Morning”...
Lawyer who cops say led double life as sex predator whines that his life is over
The Park Avenue lawyer who is accused of being a serial sex fiend whined in a jailhouse interview Friday that he is the real victim — and that he’s never...
Pregnant FDNY worker to de Blasio: Why don't I get maternity leave?
A day after Mayor de Blasio spent more than half his State of the City speech touting his great accomplishments on behalf of New Yorkers, a pregnant FDNY worker called...
Jets moving to hire face of Bountygate as defensive coordinator
Adam Gase officially became the Jets head coach Friday and he already appears to be targeting his first big hire. Gregg Williams is a strong possibility to be Gase’s defensive...
US approved thousands of child bride requests over last 10 years
WASHINGTON — Thousands of requests by men to bring in child and adolescent brides to live in the United States were approved over the past decade, according to government data...
Professional gamers caught cheating in a bid to win $2M prize
One of the world's biggest e-sports competitions has been thrown into chaos after more than a dozen professional gamers were caught cheating in a bid to win the top prize...
De Blasio: Amazon HQ2 will help pay for new health care plan
Mayor Bill de Blasio, who's positioning himself as a national progressive leader, came up with a new rationale Friday for supporting the nearly $3 billion in subsidies to lure Amazon...
What this mom discovered on her nanny cam made her sick
A mother in Castle Rock, Colorado, was horrified when she checked her home security footage and saw the nanny hitting her children. Shalin Cruz showed the footage to local authorities, although...
Father convicted of raping daughter on his own wedding night
A Danish man raped his daughter on his own wedding night after claiming he thought she was his wife. He has recently been found guilty of rape. The horrific incident...
Mom scoops up her own intestines after C-section scar splits
A new mom was left cradling her own intestines after her C-section scar burst open five days following birth. First-time mom Mel Bremner, 38, bent down to pick up the...
Fashion student faces backlash for bikini that 'fetishizes Asian women'
A black fashion student is being accused of "fetishizing" Asian women after designing a "Chinoiserie" bikini. On Saturday, NYC-based brand Palais Du Dèsir uploaded a video promoting their "Chinoiserie" reversible...
'Dirty John’ victim recalls daughter screaming she had killed con man
When Debra Newell first spotted John Meehan on a dating website in 2014, she was instantly smitten — but the mother of four couldn’t have predicted that her whirlwind romance...
'Bachelor' Colton Underwood wants us to know he's not wearing underwear
He might be America's most famous virgin — but Colton Underwood is still free-balling. "I don't wear socks and I don't wear underwear," the 26-year-old star of ABC's "The Bachelor" brags to Footwear...
Maggots to be deployed to treat wounded soldiers in Syria
"Paging Dr. Maggot to the ER ..." Scientists in the UK announced Thursday that they’ll be deploying armies of maggots to aid wounded soldiers in war-torn countries such as Syria,...
Ruth Bader Ginsburg is cancer-free
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is cancer-free and her recovery from surgery is "on track" -- but she will miss a second week of oral arguments next week, the...
Yankees signing DJ LeMahieu as Manny Machado hopes fade
TThe Yankees added another infielder on Friday. And once again, it wasn’t Manny Machado. The team agreed to a two-year deal worth $24 million with DJ LeMahieu, who can play...
Congressman says he's shutting terrorism subcommittee to focus on Trump
The newly minted chair of the House Foreign Relations Committee is closing a terrorism subcommittee to focus on a new panel to investigate President Trump's ties with international leaders and...
Hunt is on for fist-flinging goon accused of attacking lesbian fans at Seahawks game
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptmAGaRr8Ag&has_verified=1 An arrest warrant has been issued for a man who harassed and assaulted a lesbian couple and cold-cocked another man at a Seattle Seahawks football game last month —...
Ethics panel rebukes judge accused of trying get cop to let fender-bender 'slide'
A state ethics panel on Friday rebuked a Bronx judge who urged a cop to "let it slide" after she rear-ended a police van. Bronx Supreme Criminal Court Justice Shari...
Jilted woman convicted in fatal stabbing of ex-boyfriend over breakup
A 22-year-old woman in Palm Beach County, Florida, is facing life in prison after being found guilty of stabbing her ex-boyfriend to death in Florida after he broke up with her, according...
China broadcasts photos from 'dark' side of the moon
BEIJING — China on Friday broadcast pictures taken by its rover and lander on the moon’s far side, in what its space program hailed as another triumph for the groundbreaking...
NYPD commissioner defends cops in baton beatdown video
The NYPD's top cop stood by the officers filmed clubbing two Washington Heights men, demanding on Friday that the Manhattan district attorney get tough with the suspects — and take...
Chili Davis pushes Mets to old-school approach: It didn't cost me Cubs job
Chili Davis will be just fine with the Mets swinging for the fences less frequently this season. The veteran hitting coach, hired last month by the Mets as part of...
Dental mogul’s house with own cell tower is Boca Raton’s priciest
This over-the-top South Florida mansion will make you open your mouth and say “ahh.” David Willens, CEO and founder of Sage Dental — a national chain of dentist offices —...
Employees at Amazon's Ring have been spying on customers
If you own a Ring doorbell camera system, we’ve got some bad news. The smart home company owned by Amazon, which the internet retail giant shelled out more than $1...
Widely cited study of fake news retracted by researchers
Last year, a study was published in the Journal of Human Behavior, explaining why fake news goes viral on social media. The study itself went viral, being covered by dozens...
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Bloodsucking leech pulled from woman's throat after 3 months
When a woman in the Ha Giang Province of Vietnam went to the doctor complaining about persistent migraines, it turned out that a leech had clamped onto her throat. Apparently...
Elizabeth Smart 'thrilled' after kidnapped teen Jayme Closs found alive
Elizabeth Smart, the Utah woman who was abducted when she was 14 and held captive for nine months, on Friday said she was “thrilled” that Wisconsin teen Jayme Closs has...
Antonio Brown's cryptic response to owner's trade hint
Antonio Brown has some words — and a picture — for Art Rooney II. After the Steelers’ owner told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette it would be “hard to envision” the Pro Bowl...
Matt Rhule's side of Jets saga: I wouldn't accept 'arranged marriage'
After a confusing conclusion to Matt Rhule’s Jets coaching candidacy, he is providing answers. Speaking to KRZI-AM 1660 Waco on Thursday, the Baylor head coach confirmed he and the Jets...
Fox says it won't bid for sports networks Disney may sell
Twenty-First Century Fox said on Friday it does not plan to bid for any of the regional sports networks that Walt Disney Co. may need to sell to win Justice...
Suspect charged with kidnapping Wisconsin teen, killing her parents
A 21-year-old Wisconsin man has been charged in the kidnapping of 13-year-old Jayme Closs and the murders of her parents, authorities announced Friday, a day after the girl turned up...
Judge resigns after referring to colleague as 'the little Mexican'
An appeals court judge in Colorado who admitted referring to a fellow jurist as “the little Mexican” has resigned from the bench. Judge Laurie A. Booras has agreed to step...
This man is too big for this horse
When a group of friends decided to go horseback riding in Pernambuco, Brazil, one of them learned the hard way that horses have a weight limit. As this video shows, everyone...
Prada makes a stylish sitcom debut on 'The Simpsons'
Leave it to “The Simpsons” to make something cool again. The infamous Prada Marfa art installation— the West Texas brainchild of Scandinavian artists Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset —has been...
Sleeping straphanger stabbed in head with screwdriver: cops
A snoozing straphanger woke up to a nightmare aboard a Brooklyn subway train this week when a stranger stabbed him in the head with a screwdriver, then robbed him, police...
Former Rangers star Rick Nash forced to retire early
Rick Nash has been forced to retire from the NHL due to concussion worries. The former Rangers forward suffered his latest concussion in March with the Bruins, and despite playing...
Kids' average allowance rose faster than salaries in 2018
Your child may be expecting a raise soon. Children between the ages of 4 and 14 years old got an average of $471 a year or $9.06 per week in...
Bus driver saves toddler wandering alone on freeway overpass
A Milwaukee bus driver stopped in the middle of her route to save a shivering tot who was wandering alone on a freeway overpass after his mom abandoned him, authorities...
Oregon begins killing sea lions to protect local fish
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon wildlife officials have started killing California sea lions that threaten a fragile and unique type of trout in the Willamette River, a body of water that’s...
Armenian gang behind massive tennis match-fixing scandal
Spanish police have linked 28 professional tennis players to an Armenian criminal gang accused of fixing matches, including one who competed at the 2018 US Open. Fifteen people have been...
Endangered whale found on beach had plastic bag in its throat
A plastic bag was reportedly discovered in the throat of a roughly 17-foot, endangered sei whale that recently washed up on a North Carolina beach. The whale was found on...
Trump says massive visa overhaul could lead to US citizenship
President Trump said Friday that he is planning an overhaul to H-1B visas -- which allow foreigners to work in the US temporarily in specialty occupations -- that could lead...
BBC weather forecaster dead after battle with cancer
One of the BBC's longest-serving weather forecasters died suddenly this week after a battle with cancer, according to a new report. Dianne Oxberry, 51, died at the Christie Hospital in...
This is how fast a giant black hole spins as it swallows a star
Black holes are some of the most interesting features of our universe, but they’re also not very well understood. Studying distant black holes in any great detail is very difficult...
GM raises its 2018 forecast, predicts stronger 2019 earnings
General Motors is off to a roaring start in 2019 — although thousands of its workers won’t be enjoying the ride. Shares of the Detroit auto giant surged more than...
Married teacher charged with having sex with two students
A young, married teacher in Michigan who was fired earlier this week amid allegations of having sex with two students — including one illicit romp inside a car — is now...
Ex-teammate rips Tom Brady for brain comment: 'Made me throw up in my mouth'
One of Tom Brady's former teammates is disgusted by the quarterback's "irresponsible" opinion on concussions. Linebacker Ted Johnson, who won three Super Bowls with the Patriots, said Brady's claim that...
Government shutdown is now tied for the longest in history
The partial government shutdown reached its 21st day Friday, equaling the record set during the Clinton administration in 1995-96 — as many of the 800,000 federal employees who have been...
Fellow Democrats are trying to rein in Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Just one week into her congressional tenure, freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is ruffling feathers within her own party — which is now mounting a behind-the-scenes effort to rein in the...
Slack to bypass traditional IPO when going public
Slack Technologies is planning to go public through a direct listing, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Slack, which operates a popular workplace instant-messaging...
Costco sells out of ridiculous 27-pound tub of mac-and-cheese
Your comfort food prayers are answered, mac and cheese lovers. Costco has blessed us with a 27-pound "Storage Bucket" containing 180 servings of the ooey-gooey good stuff. This gluttonous golden...
Apple to launch 3 iPhones in wake of disappointing XR: report
Apple has kicked off this year with a major iPhone problem. Now, it looks like that problem could drag well into next year. The California tech giant plans to unveil...
FedEx worker delivers packages and prayers
A FedEx employee in Charlotte, North Carolina, shared her emotional story of praying with a customer whose husband has cancer. “My heart’s pounding. I do probably 20 more stops and...
Ex-WWE star planned 'funny' tampon stunt for months
Priscilla Kelly admits she did not expect the huge backlash to her tampon stunt but believes it won’t affect her chances of returning to the WWE. The wrestler went viral...
Homeowner recalls shocking moment missing teen opened his front door
When 13-year-old Jayme Closs — who went missing since her parents were murdered in their Wisconsin home three months ago — showed up at Peter Kasinskas' doorstep, he thought he "was...
Celtics stars' frustration erupts into bench altercation
Two Celtics players had to be separated after getting into a heated altercation during a timeout in Thursday’s 115-99 blowout loss to the Heat. Former lottery pick Jaylen Brown and...
Pompeo to Mideast: We're not abandoning you as we leave Syria
CAIRO — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo brought the Trump administration's anti-Iran message to Gulf Arab states on Friday, arriving in Bahrain to continue a nine-nation tour of the...
'Green Book' screenwriter apologizes for anti-Muslim tweet
Nick Vallelonga, the screenwriter of the new film “Green Book,” apologized Thursday for a 2015 anti-Muslim tweet that recently resurfaced. “I want to apologize. I spent my life trying to...
Mystery of animal that looks like a walking corn dog is solved
Guy Shlomi shared footage of a bizarre creature he discovered while backpacking in Lake Bolac, Australia. After footage of the animal was posted online, the mystery eventually was solved.
Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston's fun bromance saves 'The Upside'
"The Upside” has a downside: We’ve seen it a million times before. Onstage and on-screen, crotchety rich people are changed forever by fun-but-flawed poor people. It’s become a genre, and...
Police dogs adorably stumble around in new winter boots
The Portland, Maine, Police Department released some of the most adorable training footage ever: two of their K-9 officers trying out their new winter boots. The department got the footwear...
US official says troop withdrawal from Syria has started
BAGHDAD — The US-led military coalition in Syria has begun the process of withdrawing troops from Syria, a US military official said Friday, declining to comment on specific timetables or...
Poland arrests Chinese Huawei exec on spying charges
WARSAW — Poland has arrested a Chinese employee of Huawei and a Polish national involved in cyber business on allegations of spying, Polish media reported Friday, deepening the controversy over...
Ex-Nissan chair Ghosn indicted for alleged breach of trust
TOKYO — Nissan's ex-chairman Carlos Ghosn was charged Friday with breach of trust, according to the Tokyo District Court, making the star executive's release unlikely for months. Ghosn, arrested Nov....
Funeral home director accused of leaving human remains in shed
METTER, Ga. — A Georgia funeral home director is accused of leaving human remains in a shed behind his Metter business. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports the state Bureau of Investigation...
Reuters journalists lose appeal of 7-year sentence in Myanmar
A court in Myanmar rejected the appeals of two Reuters journalists who have been sentenced to a harsh seven-year jail term for violating a state secrets act. Wa Lone, 32,...
Adam Gase's old boss has seen the magic he's bringing to Jets
Adam Gase’s former boss says the Jets got a good one. “I think they’re getting a heck of an offensive-minded guy,” former Panthers, Broncos and Bears coach John Fox said...
Frank Ntilikina doesn't think he's quite ready to return
Frank Ntilikina was one of the last players on the court Thursday at Knicks practice, and appeared to be running and cutting with ease as he moved through drills. But...
Plenty of Kyler Murray doubts as Giants search for quarterback answer
He can see it now. Danny Kanell, former regular-size NFL quarterback, can envision Kyler Murray standing in a T-shirt and shorts with the other players at his position at the...
Suspect dies from self-inflicted gunshot after fatally shooting California officer
DAVIS, Calif. — Authorities say a police officer who'd only been on the job a few weeks has died after being shot in Northern California by a suspect who later...
The Chiefs won't let this one get away
Off to a nice 6-1-1 start against the spread in the postseason after riding the underdog wave and getting a miraculous push (at +2 in our Bettor’s Guide) and Over...
Judge upholds suspensions of Syracuse frat bros in racist video
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A judge has upheld the suspensions of several fraternity members at Syracuse University who were captured on video using racial slurs and simulating sexual assault. Syracuse.com reported...
Barry Trotz went with his muscle, and it paid off
Out came the skill and in went the muscle. And it seemed to work. Islanders coach Barry Trotz decided to scratch talented rookie Michael Dal Colle and dress the monstrous...
Man accused of using alligator in kidnapping pleads guilty
A Texas extortionist pleaded guilty to holding a 21-year-old Connecticut man for ransom — using an alligator as a weapon, according to a report. Isaias Garcia, 30, of Garland, demanded...
Chargers have the better team and are the pick over Patriots
Dave Tuley, senior reporter at VSiN, joined the Post’s Bettor’s Guide for the 2018 NFL season. His handicapping pieces appear in VSiN’s online magazine, Point Spread Weekly. Chargers (+4) over...
12-year-old boy arrested in death of 92-year-old woman
CRESWELL, Ore. — A 12-year-old Oregon boy is being held in juvenile detention on suspicion of killing a 92-year-old woman. The Register Guard reports that Emma Burnell was found dead...
Army veteran fatally shot while with his daughter outside Wawa
A US military officer was fatally shot at a convenience store in Virginia on Tuesday in what police believe might be a random act of violence. Robert Gooch, 34, was...
Former Yankees right-hander reaches deal with Blue Jays
Right-hander David Phelps and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a $2.5 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press. The person spoke on...
Chick-fil-A's top-selling menu item isn't chicken
Can you guess what it is? America’s favorite fast food chain has revealed its most popular item of the past year — and it’s not the Chicken Biscuit, which clocked...
Phillies hire Manny Machado mentor
The White Sox aren’t the only ones who are hiring Manny Machado’s friends in hopes of luring the free-agent infielder to their team. The Phillies have hired Bobby Dickerson as...
US border agent pleads not guilty to killing 4 women
LAREDO, Texas — A U.S. Border Patrol agent in Texas has pleaded not guilty to capital murder and other charges in the September killings of four women who prosecutors say...
Paranormal occurrences: 4 out-of-this-world tales
Do aliens exist? Are ghosts real? Read on for several stories from the Post archives that say…maybe.