January 15, 2019
Man playing hide-and-seek found dead in vacant building
DETROIT — Police are investigating the death of a 21-year-old man who apparently fell down an elevator shaft while playing hide-and-seek with friends in a vacant Detroit building. Wayne County...
Ocasio-Cortez lands a spot on this top House committee
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has secured a spot on the House Financial Services Committee, a panel chaired by fellow progressive Maxine Waters that oversees the financial services industry. Ocasio-Cortez confirmed her...
The truth about that politically charged Trevor Lawrence meme
Clemson University star quarterback Trevor Lawrence has beef with a politically charged fake meme about his hamburger dinner at the White House. The gridiron star says the meme -- which...
Emmanuel Mudiay: Why I wouldn't let NBA low points break me
Post columnist Steve Serby caught up with Knicks point guard Emmanuel Mudiay for some Q&A touching on his admiration for Muhammad Ali and growing up with a single mother in...
Jason Reitman to direct sequel to original 'Ghostbusters' movies
LOS ANGELES — Ivan Reitman is passing the "Ghostbusters" torch to his son. Four-time Oscar nominee Jason Reitman is set to direct a new installment in the "Ghostbusters" series for...
Warriors score NBA-record 51 points in 1st quarter, rip Nuggets
DENVER — Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors weren't trying to send any sort of message or make any kind of statement against a team they were chasing in...
Kristaps Porzingis not making London trip an encouraging sign
LONDON — That Kristaps Porzingis did not travel across the pond to be a Knicks ambassador on their London sojourn is a good sign for those wanting to see him...
St. John's may have to play without Shamorie Ponds again
St. John’s supporting cast may be asked to spend another night in the spotlight. Having been knocked from the polls after their first consecutive losses of the season, the Red...
Michigan's Jim Harbaugh offers scholarship to 7th-grade QB
The high school class of 2024 is already looking at colleges. Seventh-grade quarterback Isaiah Marshall was offered a scholarship to play at Michigan, according to a report. Coach Jim Harbaugh...
Son of gas station attendant run over by thief is going to be FDNY firefighter
The son of the Long Island gas station attendant who was run over and killed by a suspected thief on Monday is training to become an FDNY firefighter, family members...
Congestion pricing is just the city's next big scam
Government scams come in many guises, but few are more misleading than the boondoggle known as congestion pricing. The version threatened for Manhattan has little to do with relieving congestion...
800 6th Avenue in contract to Greystar for $240M
The 36-story luxury residential rental at 800 Sixth Ave. between West 27th and 28th streets is in contract to Greystar for $240 million. Developed in 2003 by the Adell family’s...
Jose Peralta died from cancer complications
Jose Peralta, the Queens state senator who died suddenly in November, had suffered from complications of cancer, the city medical examiner announced Tuesday. Peralta, who was just 47, died naturally...
Nets' D'Angelo Russell: I belong in the NBA All-Star Game
HOUSTON — Don’t expect to see D’Angelo Russell in next month’s All-Star Game, but he says he should be. Whether you think that’s confidence or hubris, it’s obvious Russell is...
Devils can't make it three in a row
COLUMBUS, Ohio — There was no eight-goal outburst from the Devils this time, which meant a mini two-game winning streak came to an abrupt end. Joonas Korpisalo had 29 saves,...
Steve Lacy to step down as Meredith executive chairman
Steve Lacy, the architect of Meredith’s $2.8 billion acquisition of Time Inc. a year ago, is going to step down from his position as executive chairman on March 31. Lacy...
Snap shares plummet after CFO Tim Stone quits
Snap shares plummeted after hours on Tuesday on news that chief financial officer Tim Stone would be quitting after less than a year on the job. Stone, who Snap said...
De Blasio fumbled rollout of elite high schools' admissions plan: parents
Even some backers of more diversity at the city’s specialized high schools believe Mayor Bill de Blasio badly mishandled the rollout of his plan to revamp admissions to those schools. Four...
Islanders roll thanks to Filppula's OT goal, Lehner's goaltending
The two points came harder than they had to, but the Islanders will take them just the same. Valtteri Filppula came off the bench in overtime, took a pass from...
Vice reporters are slamming Jill Abramson's new book on Twitter
Present and former Vice correspondents are kicking up a Twitter storm over what they claim is a string of inaccuracies in Jill Abramson’s soon-to-be-released book, “Merchants of Truth: The Business...
Nets looking to 'stay humble' as James Harden showdown looms
HOUSTON — The Nets don’t talk about the playoffs. But they’re all about the day-to-day grind of getting there. “I still think we have a long way to go to...
Rangers answer David Quinn's challenge by ripping Hurricanes
It’s not a good sign when the coach needs to rip into his team to get it to respond. But at least in those instances, seeing the team actually respond...
Barry Rosenstein’s Jana to shut down two of its equity funds
Barry Rosenstein’s Jana hedge fund is slimming down in the new year. Following years of lackluster returns, the fund told investors Tuesday that it was closing two of its equity...
Scaramucci's SkyBridge Capital to expand on Madison Ave.
The Mooch is moving his office, but not far. Anthony Scaramucci’s SkyBridge Capital will be relocating and expanding within 527 Madison Ave. The firm will be leaving 8,102 square feet...
Fan gives $175K to charity after Syracuse upset of Duke
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A central New York businessman says he's following through with a pledge to donate $150,000 to area Boys & Girls Clubs in the aftermath of Syracuse's upset...
Apple's battery replacement program cut into iPhone sales
Apple may have shot itself in the foot with its $29 iPhone battery replacement program as 10 million more users than anticipated opted to swap out their old batteries rather...
Papa John’s ordered to send confidential files to disgraced founder
A Delaware judge on Tuesday ordered Papa John’s to deliver confidential files it’s been withholding from founder John Schnatter. Schnatter has been trying to obtain the sensitive documents since October,...
DOE staffer accused of molesting teen boy in his apartment
A city Department of Education staffer who mentored dozens of Bronx teenagers was charged Friday with molesting a then-14-year-old boy in his apartment last year — and sources worry there...
Robert Mueller is getting his own action figure
Robert Mueller has a new action figure, and its as tight lipped as the real-life special counsel. The six-inch figurine was produced by FCTRY, a Brooklyn-based manufacturer that also sells...
City worker who berated breast-feeding woman faces 25-day suspension
A city worker trying to avoid his own #MeToo moment is now facing a 25-day suspension for berating a woman for breast-feeding in his office — all because he didn’t...
Seton Hall commits season-high in turnovers in loss to Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — David Duke scored 18 points and Providence cashed in on a season-high 22 Seton Hall turnovers for its first Big East Conference win, 72-63, on Tuesday night...
Gregg Williams brings infamy, but also swagger, to Jets
He carries his despicable crimes against NFL humanity with him now to Florham Park, and even seven years after Bountygate, you find yourself asking: Is Gregg Williams worth the trouble?...
Florida politician says Rep. Rashida Tlaib might 'blow up Capitol Hill'
A Florida city commissioner is under fire for saying the first Palestinian-American woman ever elected to Congress might “blow up Capitol Hill.” In the Islamophobic rant, Hallandale Beach Commissioner Annabelle...
Hammer-wielding maniac kills 1, injures 2 at Brooklyn restaurant
A crazed man wielding a hammer walked into a Brooklyn seafood buffet restaurant late Tuesday afternoon and, in an unprovoked attack, beat three men in the head, one fatally, police...
Yankees, Bryce Harper need each other — and would be perfect fit
Just this past Sunday, the Oakland Athletics met with their 2018 top draft pick, outfielder Kyler Murray, and tried to convince him to stick with baseball. The next day, Murray,...
Ex-Yankee sexually abused boy between ages 4 and 6: officials
Yankee great John Wetteland, who was MVP of the 1996 World Series as the team’s closer, was arrested this week on charges he sexually abused a male relative, officials said....
The NYC public advocate race is an election of the absurd
It’s a ridiculous race for an an absurd office: Whichever of the two dozen(!) candidates wins the Feb. 26 special election for the public advocate job will have to start...
Ex-cops accused of raping teen ask judge to order special prosecutor
Defense attorneys for the now-former cops accused of raping a woman in the back of their police van are asking a judge to order that a special prosecutor take over...
Cuomo's agenda is going to cost New Yorkers big time
Gov. Andrew Cuomo offered something for everyone in his combined State of the State and budget address Tuesday — leaving little clue about his real priorities. Yes, he singled out...
El Chapo may take the witness stand during his own trial
They might have to raise the seat. Notorious Mexican cartel kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman could take the witness stand in his own defense, it was revealed in court Tuesday....
The Brexit mess just got even messier
Britain’s House of Commons rejected Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit plan Tuesday by a thumping 432-202. This, the most crushing loss by a UK government in modern times, leaves the...
Walmart, Target pull children's game that had players defuse toy bomb
A kids' game that asked children to defuse a plastic, pretend bomb had parents exploding with anger -- and now two major retailers are pulling the controversial toy. The game,...
Man accused of raping 12-year-old girl was beat up in jail: lawyer
The postman accused of posing as a cop to lure a 12-year-old girl into his car and later rape her was beaten up in jail despite being in protective custody,...
Video shows wild shootout between gunman and FBI agent
Video released by the feds on Tuesday shows the wild shootout that erupted when a gunman tried to ambush an FBI agent in Brooklyn last month. Clips from what appear...
Ex-White Plains Hospital exec dies suddenly at retirement party
A former White Plains Hospital exec died suddenly — at his retirement party. Ossie Dahl, 64, was one week into retirement as vice president of facilities at the Westchester County...
The real reasons to fear Cuomo's L train plan
It’s no secret that Gov. Andrew Cuomo seeks greater control over the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. But Tuesday’s MTA board meeting — on his idea to cancel the long-planned shutdown of...
Andrew Cuomo's avalanche of platitudes
Andrew Cuomo stood baying at the moon in Albany Tuesday, and it was only two o’clock in the afternoon. New York’s leather-lunged governor folded his annual budget message into his...
Cat apartments are no joke amid Silicon Valley homeless crisis
California's Bay Area may have a housing crisis — but these freeloading renters are having a furball. Louise and Tina’s high-profile 425-square-foot, $1,500-a-month studio apartment in one of the most expensive housing...
Why DJ LeMahieu will be 'a perfect fit' on the Yankees
DJ LeMahieu has started more than 97 percent of his games played in the majors at second base. Now he’s with the Yankees, who already have Gleyber Torres at the...
PBA says no members were lost after Supreme Court ruling
The Patrolmen's Benevolent Association is disputing a report by the Independent Budget Office that said it lost hundreds of dues-payers after the Supreme Court ruling in June that allowed municipal workers...
Eagles fan upset over loss shoved dog in microwave: cops
First the Philadelphia Eagles lost the game, then this fan lost her temper Police said Kirsten Gaskins, 31, shoved her dog in a hotel microwave Sunday in Philadelphia after she...
'Butt chewed out': Quitting Nick Saban was a nightmare
This was one morning Josh Gattis won’t forget. It began with him thinking he was headed to Maryland, was followed by getting reamed out for his plans to leave Nick...
Giants' Kyle Lauletta pleads guilty to disorderly persons rap
Giants rookie quarterback Kyle Lauletta pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a disorderly persons offense stemming from an October incident, ESPN reported. During a proceeding at Hudson County Court in Jersey...
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is entering the 2020 race for president
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand jumped into the 2020 presidential race Tuesday by announcing on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" that she's forming an exploratory committee for a White House run....
Attacking Trump over his fast food feast is just ridiculous
Trump's fast food feast wasn't an affront to anything — it was fun. Spot-on as always, Trump haters. What every robust young college football player wants after winning the national...
Accused sex trafficker: 'They should probably shoot me'
Florida resident Curtis Gruwell "f--ked up" — and he knows it. The 34-year-old was interviewed Tuesday not long after being arrested on human trafficking charges and asked what he'd say...
Jayme Closs' alleged kidnapper was obsessed with roadkill: ex
Before he allegedly kidnapped Jayme Closs and killed her parents, Jake Thomas Patterson was already showing signs that he was deeply disturbed — including killing a dog and collecting dead...
Cuomo unveils $178B budget in State of the State address
Emboldened by Democratic control of both houses of the Legislature, Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday unveiled a new $178.8 billion budget long on his progressive agenda aspirations but often short...
OB-GYN lawmaker challenged by man he delivered as a baby
A Tennessee lawmaker who is also a physician will face a challenge in 2020 from a Democrat — who says the Republican incumbent delivered him as a baby. The Nashville...
Retired Michigan professor accused of sexually harassing students
A former Michigan State University professor sexually harassed two of his students, according to an explosive new investigative report by the school. William Jacoby, a retired political science professor, sexually...
Woman posing with rifle for Snapchat mistakenly kills boyfriend: cops
A Texas woman claims she was posing with a rifle for a Snapchat photo when she accidentally shot and killed her boyfriend, officials said. Autumn King, 20, was arrested Monday...
Reggie Bush blasts Trump's Clemson fast food party: 'Slap in the face'
Former NFL player Reggie Bush said Monday he thought President Trump’s “American fast food” spread in celebration of the Clemson Tigers was a disservice to what the team had accomplished....
The time the Warriors almost traded Stephen Curry to the Bucks
It would've been a bucking good deal. Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry said the team "killed" a trade with the Warriors that would have swapped Stephen Curry for Andrew Bogut...
Cuomo's L Train plan could still get derailed by MTA board
Not so fast! Gov. Cuomo’s last-ditch L train shutdown-aversion plan may be headed toward a derailment -- as MTA board members spent Tuesday afternoon picking it apart. The 17-member panel...
How Benedict Wong prepped for assassin school in 'Deadly Class'
Syfy’s new show “Deadly Class” is set in the 1980s, but it doesn’t have over-the-top retro hairstyles that typically accompany nostalgia pieces about the decade. Instead of mullets and perms,...
Debunking the trendy gluten, coconut oil and sugar diets
Dieters are constantly getting tripped up by so-called magic bullets — think coconut oil or the latest gluten-free alternative — and it’s “paralyzing” their health journey, registered dietitian Jaclyn London...
Experts are rolling their eyes at the celery juice diet craze
Last September, Sara Joy Madsen started drinking 16 ounces of fresh, pure celery juice every morning — and “it changed my life,” the 39-year-old life coach tells The Post. In...
Baby giraffe born in front of Disney World guests
It’s the circle of life! Guests got more than the price of admission after witnessing Masai the giraffe give birth in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The magical moment unfolded on the...
The Gregg Williams debate: Is Bountygate coach good for Jets?
The Jets got their man, landing Gregg Williams to lead new coach Adam Gase’s defense. Williams has a checkered past, however. Here are three positive and three negatives from his...
This burger is about to put Hudson Yards on the map
With the grand opening of Hudson Yards’ Shops & Restaurants mega-complex just two months away, many of the half-dozen major eateries are still shrouded in secrecy, but not Hudson Yards...
Man takes Ambien and accidentally proposes to his girlfriend
This bachelor literally found the woman of his dreams. An unidentified man recently confessed on Reddit that he accidentally proposed to his girlfriend after taking Ambien. He said that he...
Apple loses appeal of $440M VirnetX patent judgment
A US appeals court on Tuesday upheld a judgment worth $440 million that was won by intellectual property licensing firm VirnetX against Apple in a patent infringement case. The US...
NJ teacher accused of sexually assaulting teen for months
A New Jersey teacher and basketball coach has been busted for allegedly sexually assaulting a teenager over the course of several months, authorities said. William O’Neill, 53, of Jackson, was...
Man kills mom-in-law he believed caused marital issues: cops
A Florida man allegedly shot and killed his mother-in-law because he thought she was causing his marital problems -- then turned the gun on himself, according to officials. Steven Kasimow,...
House votes to rebuke Rep. Steve King for white supremacy comments
The House has approved a Democratic measure disapproving of Republican Rep. Steve King's comments about white supremacy. The nine-term Iowa congressman was among those supporting the measure, which was approved,...
Inside El Chapo’s messy mansion in Cabo, Mexico
When the FBI raided Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman’s home in 2012, they found a pair of “tighty whities” and other revealing items. Here's a look inside the cartel leader’s former...
Rangers need young players to be more than just prospects
Another one of the prospects derived from the Purge of ’18 has arrived on Broadway. Ryan Lindgren, the 20-year-old defenseman acquired from Boston in the Rick Nash deal, joined 20-year-old...
911 call reveals the tense moments after Jayme Closs was found: 'You gotta help me!'
Gripping 911 audio reveals the moments right after 13-year-old Jayme Closs was found — and how the people with her were terrified that her abductor would track her down again....
Man accused of helping Jewish 'cult' kidnap kids released on bail
A Brooklyn man accused of helping members of a Jewish "cult" kidnap two kids who had escaped the religious sect with their frightened mother will be released from prison pending...
The GOP's losing the shutdown blame game . . . and other commentary
Political scribe: GOP’s Losing Shutdown Blame Game Republicans “are losing the messaging war surrounding this longest government shutdown ever — and losing it badly,” as President Trump “hunkers down deeper”...
Ex-FBI lawyer James Baker under investigation for possible leaks
Ex-FBI top lawyer James Baker is under criminal investigation for possible leaks to the media, according to a pair of pro-President Trump Republicans on the House Oversight Committee. Reps. Mark...
'Miracle on the Hudson' 10 years later
The 10th anniversary of Captain "Sully" Sullenberger's heroic water landing in the Hudson River, after losing power in both engines on US Airways Flight 1549 following a bird strike, shortly...
State lawmakers pass bill extending protections to transgender people
The state Legislature on Tuesday passed a bill to extend legal protections to transgender New Yorkers. The Democratic-run Assembly and state Senate overwhelmingly approved the Gender Expression and Non-Discrimination Act....
El Chapo paid $100M bribe to ex-Mexican president: secretary
Drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman paid a $100 million bribe to former Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto in 2012, his former secretary alleged in explosive testimony Tuesday. "You gave...
Gotti Jr. shows up to defend MMA fighter accused of robbing bank
Guilty? Fughedaboutit. John Gotti Jr. showed up at the Queens trial of an MMA fighter-turned-accused bank robber Tuesday, saying his son has trained with the suspect — and the man...
Assistant principal to be reinstated after harassing transgender student
A West Virginia high school assistant principal suspended for allegedly cornering a transgender student in a bathroom and challenging him to use a urinal to "prove that he was a...
Man still 'in love' with ex after she slashed him with samurai sword
First she stuck by the man who attacked her with a broken wine glass -- now the man she hacked up with a samurai sword is standing by Karla Barba....
'Suicide' scare, Nationals firing: John Wetteland’s troubled post-MLB career
John Wetteland’s arrest on charges of child sex abuse is the worst turn for the former star Yankees and Rangers closer, who has faced troubles since retiring after the 2000 season....
Google workers push tech giants to end forced arbitration
In a sign of what 2019 may have in store for big tech, Google workers on Tuesday kicked off a campaign demanding a complete end to the practice of forced...
Inside Moscow's exclusive $65K-per-year sex club
A notorious sex club has celebrated its upcoming return to Moscow with the release of footage from its previous Russian party. The founder of US-based Snctm -- which originated as...
Fraternity suspended after college student's death
A Southern California college student has been found dead at an off-campus home, which led to the suspension of his fraternity, according to reports. Noah Domingo, 18, was discovered unresponsive...
Man's excessive sweating linked to undetected seizures
The curious case of a man’s excessive sweating problem was finally solved after three years when he suffered through an episode while talking to his doctor. The unidentified 60-year-old man,...
'Superstar' DEA agent made millions off cocaine traffickers: report
A "superstar" DEA agent secretly fueled a lavish lifestyle by skimming cash from Colombian cocaine traffickers through a multimillion-dollar scam that officials say is turning into one of the worst...
Student's legendary reaction to missed flight
One frighteningly optimistic traveler passing through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport broke out in all the right moves after she missed her flight and found out she had four hours to...
Wanted man leads police on wild chase through NYC
A man wanted by police plowed his Mercedes into multiple cars in Midtown and led cops on a chase that ended on Randall’s Island Monday afternoon, law enforcement sources said....
Instagram influencer cancels tour after followers called it a 'scam'
Instagram influencer Caroline Calloway is facing fierce backlash after cancelling her $165 "Creativity Workshop" seminars. Followers said that her tour was a "scam," comparing it to 2017's disastrous Fyre Festival....
Cuomo wants to make it a felony to assault journalists
Assaulting on-the-job journalists would become a felony in New York state under a proposal put forth by Gov. Andrew Cuomo during his State of the State address on Tuesday. Cuomo...
Man suspected of being serial public masturbator finally caught
A Minnesota man who was arrested in Florida earlier this month for allegedly masturbating in public was bailed out of jail and arrested three days later for allegedly masturbating in another...
Tired Knicks arrive in London, where NBA spotlight wearily awaits
LONDON -- It was only appropriate, on their first day in London, the Knicks visited Big Ben on Tuesday. Both institutions are under a massive reconstruction project and nearly unrecognizable....
Snake covered in 511 ticks had 'all the blood sucked out of him'
A tick-covered carpet python was almost unrecognizable last week after a snake catcher rescued it from a pool in Coolangatta, Australia. Tiny blobs, which almost looked like small pebbles upon...
Temperatures in NYC could hit zero this weekend
"Game of Thrones" may not return until April, but winter is coming to New York City this weekend — with up to half a foot of snow expected and temperatures tumbling...
Americans support Ocasio-Cortez's 70 percent tax on rich: poll
Republicans and even some Democrats swooned when Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez pitched a 70 percent tax rate on the rich — but a new poll out Tuesday showed that most Americans...
72-year-old grandma marries teen she met at her son's funeral
A grandmother who found love with a teenager 53 years younger than her has told how “every day is a whirlwind." Almeda and Gary Hardwick married in 2016, two weeks...
Those beastly 'goat shoes' are going mainstream in 2019
This designer isn’t hoofing around. Avant-garde tastemaker Maison Margiela's Tabi boots — an iconic women’s leather shoe with a split-toe detailing — are officially back en vogue. Unsurprisingly, hype-loving millennials...
Prosecutors seek 18-year sentence for Jason Van Dyke in murder of Laquan McDonald
A white ex-cop in Chicago convicted of murdering a black teen in 2014 could receive a prison sentence of 18 years on Friday if a judge agrees with the recommendation...
Drive-thru hero gives free car to McDonald’s employee
This free car comes with a side of love. A big-hearted McDonald’s customer gave his favorite employee a new set of wheels. Watch the emotional surprise, in Hutchinson, Kansas, that...
Jayme Closs' alleged kidnapper is moved to another jail
Jayme Closs’ accused kidnapper had to be transferred out of his Wisconsin jail Monday night — because one of the teen’s distraught relatives works there. “I will not deal with him....
Burger King trolls Trump: 'We're all out of hamberders'
Burger King trolled President Trump Tuesday — joking about the commander-in-chief’s tweet that he had sprung for “1,000 hamberders” for Clemson’s national champion football team. “Due to a large order...
William Barr says he wouldn't fire Robert Mueller without 'good cause'
Attorney General nominee William Barr said he "would not carry out" an order from President Trump to fire special counsel Robert Mueller without "good cause." Sen. Chris Coons said he was...
Jets near deal with controversial coordinator Gregg Williams
One day after that bland introductory press conference to officially present Adam Gase as the new head coach, the Jets added some spice on Tuesday when they closed in on...
Shocking bias in junk food ads revealed in study
Junk food companies spent billions of advertising dollars in 2017 targeting black and Hispanic kids, a new study has revealed. Television ads for fast food, sugary drinks and fatty or...
British lawmakers reject Theresa May’s Brexit deal
British lawmakers defeated Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal by an overwhelming margin Tuesday, sparking political chaos that could lead to a chaotic exit from the EU, a reversal of...
Eagles give Nick Foles the bad news that gives Giants a chance
Nick Foles seems headed elsewhere, and the Giants could join the line for his services. Eagles coach Doug Pederson ended any type of quarterback-controversy talk Tuesday by saying Carson Wentz...
Obnoxious subway gate alarms are coming back
Alarming news! Obnoxiously loud subway-gate alarms are returning to some stations as part of a pilot program to stop farebeaters, according to transit officials. The ear-splitting emergency-exit sirens — which...
Home of killer dad Chris Watts goes up for auction
A Colorado home where a man murdered his pregnant wife and two toddler daughters is up for auction. The five-bedroom, four-bath home in the town of Frederick will be sold...
Feds can't force people to unlock biometric tech, judge rules
A judge in California ruled Thursday that US authorities cannot force people to unlock technology via fingerprint or facial recognition, even with a search warrant. Magistrate Judge Kandis Westmore, of...
Scientist snatched, eaten alive by giant crocodile during feeding
A scientist was eaten alive by a 17-foot long crocodile after being dragged into its enclosure while she fed it on Friday. Deasy Tuwo, 44, was feeding the croc named...
Only Republicans show for working lunch with Trump during shutdown
WASHINGTON - No progress was made toward ending the partial government shutdown Tuesday as only Republicans showed up to a White House lunch with President Trump. The House Republicans who...
Jerry Jones might be delusional about Jason Garrett
Jerry Jones believes he has a hot commodity in Jason Garrett. Seriously. "If Jason Garrett had been out on the market two weeks ago, he would’ve had five offers for...
Police taser machete-wielding man in horrifying video
Intense footage has surfaced of police at the Tulse Hill railway station in London tasing a man carrying a machete. Police responded to a report of a knife-wielding man on...
How this heroic soldier saved a life with a hoodie and ballpoint pen
A 20-year-old Army hero is being credited with saving the life of a Texas man after he crafted a makeshift medical device out of a ballpoint pen to perform a...
Holocaust survivor badly beaten by stranger in unprovoked attack
An elderly Holocaust survivor was badly beaten last November in the back of a public transport vehicle, according to a report. Montreal resident Hanka Fogelman, 92, called for a cab...
Banco Santander drops plan for replacement CEO
This money man cost too much. Banco Santander, the Spanish bank, has abruptly dropped its plans to name a top dealmaker from a Swiss rival as its next CEO —...
The new Maria from Steven Spielberg's 'West Side Story' shows off her pipes
“West Side Story” director Steven Spielberg finally found his Maria — on the very far west side of Manhattan. Make that New Jersey. Rachel Zegler, a 17-year-old high school student...
Striking LA teachers turn to social media to shame substitutes
Some striking Los Angeles teachers are trying to teach picket-line crossers a lesson — by posting their names on social media. "These subs crossed our picket line," Deanna Cambell posted...
Volkswagen, Ford team up and are mulling electric, self-driving vehicles
Volkswagen and Ford said on Tuesday they will join forces on commercial vans and pickups and are exploring joint development of electric and self-driving technology, actions meant to save the...
Trevor Lawrence was a big fan of Trump's fast food feast
Clemson star quarterback Trevor Lawrence was lovin’ President Trump’s fast food spread — and wants to go back for seconds. "It was awesome," Lawrence told TMZ after chowing down at...
Rick Gates cooperating with Mueller probe a year after guilty plea
One-time Trump campaign aide Rick Gates is continuing to cooperate with federal prosecutors on multiple “ongoing investigations” nearly a year after pleading guilty in connection with the probe of the...
Lawyers for Jayme Closs' alleged kidnapper have checkered pasts
The two public defenders representing Jayme Closs' accused kidnapper have had issues with either the law or state regulators themselves. Lawyer Charles Glynn once landed four months behind bars —...
Chris Christie accuses Jared Kushner of political 'hit job'
Chris Christie, in his new tell-all about working on Donald Trump’s campaign, paints a scathing portrait of first son-in-law Jared Kushner — depicting him as a vengeful, underhanded dullard ill...
The forgotten NFC coach is pushing every bold button
Sean Payton, at 55 years old, one Super Bowl victory on the résumé and, perhaps, a second merely a few weeks away, does not have a coaching tree. Yet his...
William Barr says he has no part in Rod Rosenstein's decision to leave
Attorney General nominee William Barr denied he was involved in the decision by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein to leave the Justice Department, saying he actually asked him to remain...
Unnerving truth behind Thai cave rescue
It was the story that gripped the world: twelve boys from a Thai soccer team and their coach were trapped in a flooded cave so deep underground a rescue was...
El Chapo actually wanted to kill the messenger: testimony
Do kill the messenger. Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman once tried to bribe Mexican military brass with $10 million to avoid arrest — then ordered his go-between killed when the general...
The gross 'health' trend sweeping Facebook
People are drinking their own urine to "eliminate disease" in a bizarre new Facebook craze. Fans of the trend are joining "urine therapy" groups on the social network, which also...
Yankees World Series closer arrested on child sex abuse charges
John Wetteland, the former Yankees and Rangers closer, was arrested Monday on child sex abuse charges, the Dallas Morning News reported. The 52-year-old Wetteland is being accused of abusing a...
High-ranking Republican says Steve King should leave Congress
A top House Republican on Tuesday urged embattled GOP Rep. Steve King to step down over his remarks in defense of white supremacy. “I think he should find another line...
Several people, companies charged in SEC hacking scheme
US authorities on Tuesday charged several individuals and companies in a scheme to trade on information in nonpublic corporate press releases by hacking into a Securities and Exchange Commission database....
Yasmani Grandal: Why I turned down Mets' $60 million offer
Yasmani Grandal considered it a $60 million insult. Yes, the Mets were potentially offering him more years than other teams, but the then-free agent catcher felt the average money per...
Shocking video shows car seat flying from vehicle
Harrowing dashcam footage has surfaced of a 2-year-old girl strapped in a car seat flying out of a moving vehicle in Mankato, Minnesota. Chad Cheddar Mock captured the video of...
Iran launches satellite despite US warning
TEHRAN, Iran — An Iranian satellite-carrying rocket blasted off into space on Tuesday, but scientists failed to put the device into orbit in a launch previously criticized by the United...
Mom of Jayme Closs' alleged kidnapper is 'totally distraught'
BARRON, Wisc. — The mom of Jayme Closs' accused kidnapper is devastated by her son's alleged crimes, the woman's neighbor told The Post on Tuesday. "She is totally distraught," said...
Jayme Closs 'took the power away' from kidnapper by escaping: family
The family of kidnapping victim Jayme Closs says she "took the power away" from her abductor by bravely escaping his clutches. "The thing I wanted to express to her immediately...
Bob Costas and NBC are quietly and officially broken up
Bob Costas’ legendary career at NBC is now officially over. “It’s all settled quietly and happily for all concerned,” Costas told The Post. Costas, 66, will continue on the MLB...
William Barr told Trump that Mueller is a 'straight shooter'
Attorney General nominee William Barr said he told President Trump that Robert Mueller is a "straight shooter" when the president once quizzed him about the special counsel's integrity. Barr, testifying...
9-year-old girl shot by brother remembered as a 'little angel'
A 12-year-old boy in New Orleans is facing negligent homicide charges after fatally shooting his 9-year-old sister, police and neighbors said. The girl, who was identified by a coroner's office...
Google slammed over 'pray away the gay' app
Google has been blasted for continuing to feature an app that encourages LGBTQ people to have “dangerous” conversion therapy. Living Hope Ministries, the creator of the app, refers to transgender...
William Barr won't commit to recusing himself from Mueller probe
President Trump's nominee for attorney general, William Barr, wouldn't commit to recusing himself from the special counsel's probe after writing a memo that was critical of Robert Mueller's investigation. Sen....
Mystery meat in Chef Boyardee ravioli may be ‘bugs’
Thank goodness for Chef Boyardee? This mom in Enterprise, Alabama, was disgusted to allegedly find insects inside a can of mini ravioli. Thankfully, she caught the questionable meat before feeding...
Saudi teen who fled abusive family adjusts to life in Canada
A Saudi teenager who fled her oppressive family and was granted asylum in Canada says she is slowly adjusting to her new life — and hopes her story will be...
Saquon Barkley endorses Kyler Murray as Giants decision awaits
Saquon Barkley wouldn’t mind seeing Kyler Murray, the two-sport phenom and Heisman Trophy winner, who declared for the NFL draft Monday, in blue. "I got to personally play with him...
Tappan Zee Bridge is blown away over Hudson River
After spanning the Hudson River for more than six decades, a big chunk of the old Tappan Zee Bridge was toppled in a controlled blast Tuesday to the delight of...
Gillette's new ad sparks heated debate
Days after the American Psychological Association (APA) announced that “traditional masculinity” is “harmful” to society and can lead to homophobia and sexual harassment, razor brand Gillette released a new ad...
Texas man charged in fatal crash sparked by egg-throwing prank
A Texas man is being charged for his role in a fatal New Year's Day crash after he allegedly flashed his gun and chased a 14-year-old driver who egged his...
Laundromat worker choked unconscious during robbery
A laundromat employee was attacked and choked unconscious during an early morning robbery in Queens, cops said. The 50-year-old woman was working at Family Laundry on Jamaica Avenue in Woodhaven...
Long-lost Jane Austen family photo album discovered on eBay
A long-lost photo album containing extremely rare pictures of Jane Austen’s family has surfaced on eBay, where it was bought for $1,000. Karen Ievers bought the Victorian photo album expecting...
Colts let Giants, NFL know what it'd take to pry Jacoby Brissett away
The Giants have a lot of quarterback options this offseason, very few of which would exactly blow away their fans. But they may have to blow away Indianapolis to land...
Federal judge blocks Trump admin's question in 2020 census
A Manhattan federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from adding a question about citizenship in the 2020 census, saying an attempt to do so by Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross...
Facebook is going to invest $300 million in local news
Facebook says it is investing $300 million over the next three years in local news programs, partnerships and other initiatives. The money will go toward reporting grants for local newsrooms,...
Wells Fargo to stay under Fed scrutiny at least until 2020
Beleaguered bank Wells Fargo is expected to remain under the thumb of the Federal Reserve until at least 2020 — more than six months longer than expected, the bank’s CEO...
Video surfaces of soccer star 'masturbating in the street'
Police are set to probe professional soccer player Gavin Whyte after footage emerged of him apparently masturbating in the street. The shocking video shows the Northern Ireland international and a...
Teacher charged with kidnapping student after racy messages found
A high school teacher in Nevada was arrested Monday on kidnapping charges after “inappropriate messages” between her and a student were found, police said. Breanna K. Hernandez, a 27-year-old teacher...
Luke Walton running out of time to win with LeBron-less Lakers
Luke Walton is learning the hard way that bad things happen to a team that loses LeBron James. No one knows that better than the Cleveland Cavaliers, who hold the...
UK lawmaker Tulip Siddiq delays son's birth for Brexit vote
A pregnant UK lawmaker said she's postponing her Cesarean section against her doctor's advice in order to cast her ballot on Theresa May's Brexit deal. Tulip Siddiq, 36, who was...
Adam Moss stepping down at New York magazine
Adam Moss, the award-winning editor-in-chief of New York magazine, announced he is stepping down after 15 years at the helm. Moss took over shortly after financier Bruce Wasserstein beat out...
Hawk duo has sent more than a dozen hotel guests to the hospital
It’s a real-life version of Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds.” An attacking pair of hawks hiding out in the parking lot of a Florida hotel have sent more than a dozen...
Hulu scoops Netflix with rival Fyre Fest scam documentary
Two streaming giants are fighting fyre with fyre. Both Netflix and Hulu have had their own projects in the works about Fyre Festival, the disastrous Bahamas-based music fest that left...
JPMorgan's Dimon warns of shutdown fallout as bank reports earnings miss
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned on Tuesday that a prolonged government shutdown could completely stop economic growth in the US. "Someone estimated that if it goes on for the...
Sean McVay gets special shoutout on girlfriend's T-shirt
Expect Sean McVay's good-luck charm to be present Sunday, when the Rams take on the Saints in New Orleans. Following Los Angeles' 30-22 victory over Dallas on Saturday night, McVay's...
'Miracle on the Hudson' survivor recalls splash-landing 10 years later
The dad of the two youngest survivors of US Airways Flight 1549’s incredible ditching in the Hudson River said the death-defying experience “brought out the best in humanity.” Martin Sosa...
Terrifying reality of global warming
WASHINGTON — Antarctica is melting more than six times faster than it did in the 1980s, a new study shows. Scientists used aerial photographs, satellite measurements and computer models to...
Several killed at Kenyan hotel in suspected terror attack
At least seven people were killed Tuesday when gunmen – including a suicide bomber -- stormed an upscale hotel complex in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, in a suspected terror attack that...
The new 'Spider-Man: Far From Home' trailer is super romantic
No, this is not a 1990s rom-com starring the unlikely duo of Marisa Tomei and Jon Favreau — it's the new Spidey movie. The trailer for "Spider-Man: Far From Home"...
Video shows stranger slapping 13-year-old girl in random attack
Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a brute who grabbed a 13-year-old girl by the neck and slapped her in a seemingly unprovoked attack in Brooklyn. Video of...
Netflix raising prices to offset programming costs, debt
Consumers will have to shell out a little more dough if they want to Netflix and chill. The streaming giant is raising its US prices by 13 percent to 18...
Mavericks desperately trying to trade once highly touted rookie
It wasn't long ago teams — let's face it, mostly the Knicks — were being mocked for passing on Dennis Smith Jr. in the 2017 draft. Now, Smith has become...
William Barr says Mueller's probe is not a 'witch hunt'
Attorney General nominee William Barr on Tuesday said he doesn't believe special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation is a "witch hunt" — a position that directly conflicts with President Trump's...
Brute arrested for punching 11-year-old girl in the face
A burly, 250-pound North Carolina man was arrested after video showed him punching an 11-year-old girl in the face, sending her to the ground with a brutal left hook, video...
The 'struggle' behind Victoria Azarenka's Australian Open meltdown
MELBOURNE, Australia — Victoria Azarenka cried, pausing for a minute, trying to reflect on the differences between her past and present experiences of the Australian Open. A back-to-back champion in...
Ex-Knick tried to bust into rival's locker room for confrontation
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Kings guard Iman Shumpert was stopped from going into Portland's locker room by arena and Trail Blazers security after Sacramento's 115-107 victory Monday night. Shumpert apparently was...
Trump turns White House into a fast food dining hall
Donald Trump purchased fast food for a ceremony honoring the 2018 College Football Playoff National Champions, Clemson Tigers.
Trump privately said he wants to withdraw US from NATO: report
President Trump privately said multiple times last year that he wanted to withdraw the United States from NATO, according to a report. Trump raised the possibility last summer around the...
McDonald’s employee fired after calling customer the N-word
“You’re getting fired!” customer Zacch Barnes yelled through a McDonald’s drive-through window in Spring Hill, Florida, after a worker called him a “n****r.” Watch the heated exchange that led to...
Chinese scientists germinate first seed on far side of the moon
In an out-of-this-world first, green-thumbed Chinese scientists have managed to sprout a plant on the far side of the moon, officials said Tuesday. "This is the first time humans have...
Baby cow is dog's best friend
After being rescued from the slaughterhouse, Calvin the calf ended up living at the Black Goat Farm and Sanctuary in Ontario, Canada. Since moving there, he's become best friends with...
FDA resuming some food inspections halted by shutdown
The Food and Drug Administration said it will resume inspections of some of the riskiest foods such as cheeses, produce and infant formula as early as Tuesday. The routine inspections...
Justice Department opinion could threaten online gambling
LAS VEGAS — A legal opinion from the US Department of Justice made public Monday could threaten the viability of online gambling that crosses state lines such as poker. The...
Mom pleads not guilty after baby found dead in freezer
DOTHAN, Ala. — A woman has pleaded not guilty to charges related to the death of her 6-month-old son, whose body was found last summer in an Alabama motel room...
Woman accused of leading cops on bra- and panty-filled high-speed chase
A high-speed chase on an Indiana highway on Wednesday featured a trail of stolen women's underwear, according to police. Holly Sansone, 34, was originally stopped on suspicion of shoplifting from a Kohl’s store in...
Truck spills 3,500 gallons of chocolate across highway
Flagstaff, Arizona, turned into Willy Wonka's chocolate factory Monday when a tanker truck spilled 3,500 gallons of it across Interstate 40. The "river of chocolate" flowed onto the highway's westbound...
Only 2 percent of voters were swayed by Trump's Oval Office address: poll
A new poll showed that only 2 percent of voters changed their mind about building a wall across the Mexican border after watching President Trump's Oval Office address last week....
Up to 30 dogs killed in fire at suburban Chicago kennel
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — As many as 30 dogs have died in a fire at a suburban Chicago kennel. About two dozen dogs were rescued. Authorities say a sheriff's deputy...
Forget that one bad game and judge Virginia by its cover
Why will nobody bet a team that was built to cover college basketball regular-season games?! The Virginia Cavaliers are 12-3 against the spread this season, an 80 percent cover rate....
Toddler escapes home, is found dead in freezing temperatures
NEWPORT, N.H. — A New Hampshire toddler, barefoot and clad only in a nightgown, was found dead early Monday in bitter cold weather just feet from her front door after...
Man who confessed to killing, dismembering mom gets 30 years
HONOLULU — A man who admitted to killing and dismembering his mother during an argument in their Honolulu apartment has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. Yu Wei Gong...
The NBA has taken notice of Kenny Atkinson's good work
The Nets’ record will likely keep Kenny Atkinson out of any NBA Coach of the Year conversation. But the rest of the league is taking notice of what he’s doing...
Woman drives drunk to 'teach son lesson,' gets arrested instead
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A Kentucky woman charged with drunken driving told police she did it "to teach her son a lesson." News outlets report 48-year-old Sunita Jairam was arrested early...
Adam Gase has more important things to focus on than defense
Job No. 1 for Adam Gase now that he is officially the Jets head coach is putting together a coaching staff. The biggest hire for Gase, an offensive-minded coach, will...