February 13, 2019
'Crisis averted:' Regina King nearly destroyed by Joel Embiid at Knicks game
Emmy award winner Regina King barely avoided a major collision with an NBA All-Star. Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid nearly knocked over King while going into the stands for a...
Woman charged for tossing chairs off high-rise
TORONTO — A 19-year-old woman turned herself in to police on Wednesday to face charges for allegedly throwing two chairs off a 45th-story balcony along a busy downtown Toronto street....
Feds don't know what caused romaine lettuce food poisoning outbreak
U.S. food regulators say they weren't able to identify a contamination source for a food poisoning outbreak that prompted them to warn people to avoid romaine lettuce this fall. The...
Dog named after Donald Trump wasn't shot over politics: sheriff
A Minnesota sheriff says a dog named Donald Trump wasn't shot and killed over a political rivalry, despite false claims circulating on social media that have spurred "violent threats" against...
Seton Hall strengthens NCAA case by blowing out Georgetown
For weeks, Seton Hall had been teetering on the edge of the NCAA Tournament bubble, clinging to impressive non-conference victories over Kentucky and Maryland as if they were life preservers....
Man pleads guilty to sexually assaulting twins in 'house of horrors'
A Minnesota man admitted Wednesday to physically and sexually abusing his developmentally disabled twin daughters over the course of several years in a case the local media dubbed a "house...
Emerging US star has shot to build on Aussie success in New York Open
Frances Tiafoe got a call last week from his agent, asking if he’d like to be a late entrant into the New York Open at Nassau Coliseum to replace injured...
D'Angelo Russell's late heroics propel Nets to triple-OT win
CLEVELAND — Ice water indeed. D’Angelo Russell reminded everybody that All-Stars aren’t always great, but they’re great when they need to be. With his Nets needing to staunch the bleeding...
How the tragic friendly-fire death of an NYPD detective unfolded
The friendly fire death of an NYPD detective in Queens came amid a flurry of 42 cop bullets fired at a masked career criminal who charged at officers with a...
One of FBI's Most Wanted gunned down by agents in hotel room
One of the FBI's Ten Most Wanted fugitives was shot dead in a hotel room by the FBI on Wednesday, officials said. Agents tracked Greg Alyn Carlson — who was...
Knicks extend streak of futility in listless loss to 76ers
This wasn’t hard to process. The Knicks extended their franchise-record single-season losing streak to 18 games after suffering a predictable setback to the 76ers, 126-111, Wednesday night at Madison Square...
Alex Jones ordered to sit for 5-hour deposition in Sandy Hook defamation case
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones will have to answer questions during a five-hour deposition in connection with a defamation case brought by families of the Sandy Hook school massacre, a judge...
The wall will get built — just in installments
President Trump will just have to build his wall on the installment plan. Congress reached a tentative budget deal that will allocate just $1.375 billion for 58 miles of barriers...
Men are fools when it comes to Valentine's Day spending
Men are fools. As one, that’s hard to admit. But this proves it. Bankrate.com says the average man plans to spend $339 on his spouse or partner for Valentine’s day....
Happy Valentine's Day! — don't sexually harass your employees
Happy Valentine’s Day! But, remember, don’t celebrate by crossing any lines — especially if you are the boss of a company and happen to be on the prowl. According to...
Mets' heightened expectations put Mickey Callaway on hot seat
PORT ST. LUCIE — On Feb. 13, 2018, Mickey Callaway commandeered the front table at First Data Field’s news-conference room and proclaimed, “If we do not do things, it’s going...
Breaking down the best way to bet the Genesis Open
The West Coast Swing concludes this week at historic Riviera Country Club. The Genesis Open assembles the best field we’ve seen in golf in 2019. The course is one of...
Knicks cancel Latvian Heritage Night after Porzingis trade
Following the trade of Kristaps Porzingis, the Knicks have canceled Latvian Heritage Night, which was scheduled to be held when they played the Spurs Feb. 24 at Madison Square Garden....
Corrupt de Blasio donor begs judge to let him attend Hong Kong jewelry show
A Mayor de Blasio donor who is out on $500,000 bail pending his sentencing for bribing cops wants a judge to allow him to travel to Hong Kong for a...
Gruesome photos of woman found dead in bathtub emerge during trial
Jurors were shown a gruesome crime scene photo of UBS banker Shele Danishefsky’s nude body on her bathroom floor — with her long blond hair soaked with blood Wednesday in...
Lyndon LaRouche, perennial presidential candidate and conspiracy theorist, dies at 96
Lyndon LaRouche Jr. — the noted conspiracy theorist who ran for president eight times, once from federal prison — died earlier this week at the age of 96. The cult-like...
Suicide bombing in Iran kills at least 27 Revolutionary Guards
A suicide bomber killed at least 27 members of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guard Wednesday in a region where security forces are battling militants from the country���s Sunni Muslim minority, Iranian...
Why this family is convinced its patriarch is the Black Dahlia killer
"This was some evil, evil stuff,” says Yvette Gentile, 51. The San Francisco resident grew up being told that her great-grandfather, George Hill Hodel, was the killer of the Hollywood...
Tiger Woods can't seem to win on course at tourney he's hosting
LOS ANGELES — Tiger Woods and his TGR Foundation took over the Genesis Open at Riviera two years ago, and now the PGA Tour is elevating it to the same...
Police shoot aspiring rapper dead after found sleeping in car
A 21-year-old aspiring rapper was shot dead by California cops who found him sleeping in his Mercedes-Benz at a Taco Bell drive-thru with a handgun laying in his lap. The...
Yankees' new normal opens possibility for early Severino, Judge deals
TAMPA — Luis Severino was curious. “What did he get?” the Yankees ace asked when I told him Aaron Nola had signed a four-year extension Wednesday with the Phillies. The...
At least 2 Americans killed in Kenya plane crash
A small plane crash in Kenya on Wednesday has left at least two Americans dead, according to reports. The Cessna aircraft was heading from the Maasai Mara nature reserve to...
Petty art dealer chiseled socialite wife out of $10M in real estate deals: suit
There’s hating your ex — and then there’s this guy. An art dealer unloaded three multimillion-dollar Manhattan pads — for a total of $30 — just to keep his ex-wife...
Bronx teacher says she's still haunted by rape at sentencing hearing
The Bronx teacher who was raped last April by a criminal — who had been free after being released on bail — spoke on Wednesday about the horrific experience and...
Judge tells cops she's 'so intoxicated' amid drunk driving arrest
This Ohio judge may want to strike this from the record. Portage County Common Pleas Judge Becky Doherty admitted to officers she was "absolutely out of her mind" when busted...
Mom of Parkland shooting victim writes daughter heartbreaking letter on anniversary
The mother of a teenage girl killed in the Parkland school shooting wrote a heartbreaking letter to her slain daughter ahead of the massacre's one-year anniversary on Valentine's Day. "It’s...
An amendment to turn the state into Sue York
If the drive to write “environmental rights” into New York’s Constitution succeeds, you can rename the state Sue York. A bill to start the constitutional-change process calls for an amendment...
Broadway producers find buyer for $30M East Side mansion
A townhouse owned by Broadway producers Janet and Howard Kagan is in contract. It was last asking $29.5 million — down from its 2017 asking price of $44 million. The...
AAF odds will get reality check after Week 1 over/under madness
Sports bettors had a rare opportunity last weekend to witness the birth of a market. Oddsmakers and bettors were mostly flying blind into Week 1 action in the Alliance of...
‘Let’s be real’: California just proved that high-speed rail is a dead end
"Let’s be real,” California’s impeccably progressive new governor said as he delivered a huge kick in the teeth to one of the Green New Deal’s centerpieces: a national high-speed rail...
How Kyler Murray elevation could help Jets get big draft haul
A year after trading up to get their quarterback, the Jets might be able to trade down this year and get a haul in the draft. Sitting with the No....
RIP, Detective Brian Simonsen
New York lost another hero Tuesday night, killed in friendly fire as he and fellow police officers responded to a robbery in Queens. It was a hostage situation: The would-be...
How couples in tiny homes keep the love alive
In New York, it’s a rare thing to be both lucky in love and in square footage. In and around the Big Apple, couples can and do build loving homes...
Matt Harvey opens up on 'tough part' of troubling Mets end
Matt Harvey is still trying to escape his Gotham past. Now across the country in an Angels uniform, the former Dark Knight is grappling with the end of his time...
A Republican with a real chance to win an NYC-wide office
Not a single Republican represents New York City in Washington. Only three Republicans serve in the 51-seat City Council. Only one borough president is a Republican. A special election coming...
How a sex fast can fix your love life
When Nina Burns broke up with her boyfriend of four years, the 24-year-old model swore off sex. “It was a really bad relationship,” the East Villager tells The Post. She...
High taxes are driving away the tri-state golden geese
"This is the flip side [of] tax the rich, tax the rich, tax the rich. The rich leave, and now what do you do?” Gov. Andrew Cuomo asked this month,...
These abortion laws aren’t what ‘pro-choice’ is supposed to mean
Democrats are fighting to expand a woman’s “right to choose,” no matter how far along her pregnancy. They claim that late-term abortions are rare and done only when the mother’s...
'Donnybrook' thinks it's deep but it's not a knockout
If you’re looking for a poverty-porn fix, “Donnybrook” ought to hit the spot. If not, you’ll likely find this a pointless exercise in gratuitous violence that imagines itself deep because...
Robbery suspect involved in NYPD detective's death charged with murder
The robbery suspect who touched off a police shooting that took the life of an NYPD detective was hit with charges including murder and manslaughter on Wednesday. Christopher Ransom, a...
Amy Klobuchar reportedly threw office supplies at employees during outbursts
WASHINGTON – In the latest allegations of staff mistreatment against Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a new report says she tried to exact revenge on employees who sought new...
'Manifest' creator weighs a long-term flight plan for show
"Manifest" has charted a slow and steady course as it nears its Season 1 landing on NBC (Monday night at 10). The freshman drama about an airline flight that mysteriously...
Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle step out at Fashion Week
Welcome home, Donald! Donald Trump Jr. made a return to the NYC cool-crowd scene to sit front row at Chinese designer Zang Toi's fashion show on Wednesday alongside his girlfriend,...
Apple pressured to remove Saudi app that allows oppression of women
Apple CEO Tim Cook is facing mounting pressure to boot from the App Store a program that lets Saudi men track their wives and daughters and block them from traveling...
Reality show exposes all that's bad about dating in NYC
Think dating in New York is the worst? A new reality show, “Dating Around,” is here to validate you. Each episode of the Netflix series (out today) follows a different...
Judge voids Paul Manafort's plea deal for 'intentionally' lying to Mueller
Paul Manafort lied to Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s office and a federal grand jury while being questioned about the Trump 2016 presidential campaign’s alleged ties to Russia, a judge ruled...
Fairfax accuser to speak with prosecutor after he threatens to file criminal complaint
The woman who accused Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax of sexually assaulting her in Boston 15 years ago says she will now share her allegations with the local district attorney...
Sexual harassment victims give heart-wrenching testimony in Albany
Former legislative staffers who were harassed by their bosses testified at a riveting Albany hearing Wednesday that their abusers were protected by the system while they were cast aside. “I...
Rent Michael Shannon’s Brooklyn loft for $6,500/month
Actor couple Michael Shannon and Kate Arrington — and their two adorable kids, Sylvie and Marion — have called Red Hook home for about a decade. Now the loft they...
School district reeling from string of teen suicides
A tight-knit community in northwestern Michigan is reeling after a string of student suicides, according to reports. The village of Kingsley, which is home to 1,600 people, is looking for...
1stdibs founder selling Hamptons manse for a loss
Michael Bruno, founder of high-end online for art and antiques marketplace 1stdibs, and his partner Alexander Jakowec have listed their massive Southampton spread at 199 Coopers Neck Lane. It’s asking...
Yankees are considering an unconventional leadoff hitter
TAMPA — Aaron Boone is thinking switch-hitting Aaron Hicks could be the Yankees’ leadoff hitter against lefties and righties, but the manager kept the door open to using him lower...
I spent $68K to transform myself into a sex goddess
About seven years ago, Laurel Sturt realized she was tired of sharing her sofa with Ben and Jerry. After 22 years of ice cream and loneliness, she wanted a real,...
Nearly 200 pervert priests named by New Jersey dioceses
New Jersey's five Roman Catholic dioceses on Wednesday released the names of nearly 200 priests and deacons accused of sexually abusing children — including the former archbishop of Newark. “In...
Man selling NYC pad where he got married 39 years ago
Actress Sandy Duncan and her husband, Halstead’s Don Correia, got married on the grand terrace of this Upper East Side penthouse, at 139 E. 79th St., in June 1980. They...
Corey Johnson tears up, apologizes for giving Diaz Sr. chair position
Corey Johnson, the openly-gay speaker of the City Council, became teary-eyed during a hearing Wednesday, where he apologized for "having a blind spot" in promoting a lawmaker who now claims...
Aaron Boone is liking what he's seeing from Cashman's moves
TAMPA — Manny Machado and Bryce Harper aren’t likely to enter the Yankees’ universe via free agency, but second-year manager Aaron Boone is hoping the 2019 version of the Yankees...
Robbery suspect involved in cop death is an online prankster
The robbery suspect behind Tuesday's fatal police shooting in Queens is a “thrill seeking” social media prankster who once filmed a video in which he got police to draw their...
NASA ends Mars Rover Opportunity's 15-year exploration
NASA has ended Mars Rover Opportunity's 15-year exploration after the space agency lost contact with Earth in June 2018 following a dust storm.
Ilhan Omar clashes with Trump's Venezuela envoy at hearing
Embattled Rep. Ilhan Omar got into a ridiculous back and forth on Wednesday with the US special envoy to Venezuela -- asking the diplomat a question and then blatantly ignoring...
Mexican restaurant fires back after customer leaves racist 'tip'
The owner of a Mexican restaurant put a customer on blast after the man left a racist note on the receipt. Instead of leaving a tip, the man who dined...
Elliman scion Michael Lorber drops $4M on Park Ave. pad
Douglas Elliman broker Michael Lorber, a former star of Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing New York,” has bought an apartment at 565 Park Ave. for $4.02 million. It was last asking...
Giannis Antetokounmpo twists knife in Knicks fans: Didn't even scout me
No dagger was needed to further crush the Knicks during their 10-46 season, but here's one. As a teenage Giannis Antetokounmpo began to rise onto the scene in Greece as...
Restaurants actually hate Valentine's Day
Add restaurateurs to the list of curmudgeons who don’t love Valentine’s Day. Anxious lovebirds scrambling to book a table this week might guess that fancy eateries are gaga over Feb....
Move over El Chapo — this lawyer claims he’s got ‘most unusual’ drug case
Someone hasn't been paying attention. Just a day after the sensational trial of Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman wrapped with a guilty verdict, yet another lawyer in the same Brooklyn federal...
School nurse allegedly performed oral sex on several students
A school nurse in Maryland faces charges after she allegedly admitted to performing oral sex on several students, according to officials. Samantha Marsh, who works at Crisfield High School &...
'Poop' Johnson scooped up by Canadian Football League
The Toronto Argonauts made a pretty big splash on Wednesday, when they announced the signing of defensive tackle Poop Johnson. Johnson, whose real first name is Cory, goes by the...
Mexican president on El Chapo conviction: 'Money doesn't buy true happiness'
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador says his takeaway from the conviction of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is that "money doesn't buy true happiness." "I would like that those who...
House cat watches lion film in horror
It can be hard to get a reaction out of a cat, but a woman in Guangzhou City, China, found the perfect way: Show them what their larger, wild cousins are...
Judge rules in favor of de Blasio to keep horse carriages inside park
Whoa, Billy! Mayor de Blasio won a legal battle Wednesday in his bid to corral hansom cabs inside Central Park over the objection of a horse owner who sued to keep...
A new Luis Severino is dreading this showdown with Yankees
TAMPA -- Luis Severino is not looking forward to his first visit to the salary arbitration process. Scheduled for a hearing on Friday in St. Petersburg, the Yankees’ best starter...
What women really want on Valentine's Day
When it comes to the season of romance, a new survey found that one in four women will be adopting an unconventional approach to Valentine’s Day this year.
Robbery suspect in NYPD friendly-fire death was likely trying suicide by cop
The career criminal who held up a Queens cellphone store — prompting a massive NYPD response that ended with a detective shot dead by friendly fire — rushed at officers...
Backlash over Zambia's controversial hunting proposal
The Zambian government stands to make millions by resurrecting a proposal to let trophy hunters slaughter thousands of hippos along the Luangwa River, a charity has claimed.
Enes Kanter finds his new NBA home
Enes Kanter wasn’t deemed worthy of playing for the NBA’s worst team. Now, the former Knicks center will get a chance to contribute for a contender. Kanter, who was released...
NASA's Opportunity rover is dead after 15 years on Mars
NASA's indomitable Mars rover Opportunity -- which was built to operate for just three months but managed to explore the Red Planet for years and make momentous discoveries, such as...
Trump's wedding cake sold to provocative artist known for dunking crucifix in urine
A provocative artist is the proud new owner of a wedding cake favor from the January 2005 nuptials of President Trump and first lady Melania. Artist and photographer Andres Serrano was...
Ex-Air Force officer accused of spying slammed US for Islam 'propaganda'
The former Air Force counterintelligence agent charged with spying for Iran once condemned the US for not tolerating her choice to convert to Islam. Monica Witt spoke about her religious...
High number of workers took on side hustle during shutdown
Over one in ten government workers turned to a side hustle to get by during the shutdown, according to new research. The shocking new statistic emerged in a new survey...
Jacob deGrom's teammates have loud message for Mets
PORT ST. LUCIE -- Pay the man. Todd Frazier will be the first to admit he’s got loyalties in the matter, but he also views Jacob deGrom as baseball’s best...
Fake doctor claimed to have the cure for diabetes: cops
A Florida man who posed as a doctor claimed he could cure diabetes through a dubious procedure transferring the patient's own blood back into them, according to officials. Onelio Hipolit-Gonzalez,...
Women fear being asked for sex in exchange for Ebola vaccine: charity
Women and girls in the Democratic Republic of the Congo fear they may be asked to perform sexual favors in exchange for receiving the Ebola vaccine and other services, according...
Guys, stop giving roses on Valentine's Day
It’s the war of the roses. Give or receive a bouquet of the crimson flower this Valentine’s Day — and prepare to be disparaged by professionals. Red roses have become...
FEMA head Brock Long announces resignation
Federal Emergency Management Agency administrator Brock Long said he is stepping down from the department he has headed up the past two years. "While this has been the opportunity of...
Omar’s apology not accepted and other commentary
From the right: Ilhan Omar’s Apology Unaccepted What’s the point, wonders Commentary’s Abe Greenwald, of “asking anti-Semites — or any bigots — to apologize for their bigotry?” After once again...
'Peppa Pig' is causing American kids to speak with British accents
American parents say their child's obsession with popular UK children's show "Peppa Pig" is causing their kids to adopt posh British accents.
Why some men need to poop completely naked
Desperate for the toilet, Matt locks the bathroom door and begins taking off all of his clothes, knowing as soon as he's naked he'll be able to do his business....
Ackman's bets on fast food fuel 25 percent surge in 2019
Billionaire Bill Ackman’s appetite for fast food is starting to pay off. After four years of bruising losses, Ackman’s Pershing Square is up 24.7 percent, buoyed in part by investments...
Ydanis Rodriguez dodges questions about Diaz Sr.'s anti-gay comments
City Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez fled a press conference at City Hall Wednesday after a reporter tried to ask about his embattled colleague, Ruben Diaz Sr. "I'm sorry this is [about]...
More people are meeting online than through friends and family
Millions of Americans never have to leave the house to find love (or sex). About four in 10 heterosexual couples (39 percent) and six in 10 same-sex couples (65 percent)...
DMV stalker anonymously sent pizzas to staff for months: cops
Truly, madly, deep-dish pizza? Police say a stalker in Missouri tried to win over employees at the DMV office for months by having pizzas anonymously delivered to them. Timothy Howe,...
Slain cop remembered as 'one of the best' by former partner
NYPD Detective Brian Simonsen was remembered Wednesday by his former partner as the “most generous, pure person” he had ever known. "Brian brought joy and happiness and light to the...
Lovesick singles are the biggest target for scam artists
Roses are red, violets are blue — your Valentine’s date may be scamming you. Romance-related scams are now the most costly form of online fraud, the Federal Trade Commission warned...
Women over 30 are having the most babies for first time ever
Whoa, baby. For the first time, women over 30 are having more children than those in their teens and 20s. In 2016, the demographic with the highest birth rate in...
Troubled ex-Cowboys running back accused of rape: 'She never said no'
Ex-Cowboys running back Joseph Randle denied he raped a woman in September, insisting in court Tuesday that "She never said no." Randle was arrested in Kansas last fall on 11...
Cows now have their own dating app
Called "Tudder" — a mix of Tinder and udder — it helps farmers match up potential partners for their cattle.
Mats Zuccarello should be the exception to Rangers' fire sale
Regarding the Rangers, before they become something else on or about Feb. 25. 1. The season, we all have been told even more times than Alex Georgiev stopped the puck...
How sleep can help fight off your cold
Turns out, getting a good night's sleep may help fight off that nasty cold. A new study found that sleep strengthens your immune system to target and attack cells that...
Copenhagen has a quirky way of dealing with its garbage
In a bid to become the world's first carbon-neutral capital, Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, has come up with a creative way of making waste-management fun for its residents.
'Alita: Battle Angel' is as hollow as its heroine's eyes
At the start of “Alita: Battle Angel,” a scientist fishes a robot head out of a trash heap, slaps on a body and treats it like a daughter. By the...
'Sovereign citizen' dad had sex with teen babysitter he hired for his daughter: cops
A father in Arizona had sex with a 15-year-old girl he had hired to babysit his 10-year-old daughter, police said. Joseph Peter Sisemore, 41, was arrested on Monday in the...
Browns ripping up ESPN deal in wild payback to explosive report
The Browns are fighting back against ESPN through back channels -- and, more importantly, their wallet. Weeks after ESPN.com ran a story detailing the Browns' inner dysfunction under the management...
Newly discovered tarantula has a 'horn' on its back
Maybe this tarantula also needs to go to "Dr. Pimple Popper." A new species of tarantula has been discovered, one that has a "horn" sticking out of its back, a...
Google to spend $13B on expansions in 14 states
Alphabet Inc.’s Google said Wednesday it plans to spend more than $13 billion on data centers and offices in the United States this year. “These new investments will give us...
The horrifying reality of energy drinks
A 21-year-old student has dropped out of college and never leaves the house after he says a crippling energy drink addiction dissolved his teeth. Now he is warning others to...
Christian Hackenberg will somehow get another AAF start
Christian Hackenberg's AAF debut left a lot to be desired, but Memphis Express coach Mike Singletary isn't ready to give up on his quarterback just yet. The former Penn State...
Senate passes conservation bill in rare display of bipartisanship
WASHINGTON - In a rare show of bipartisanship, the Senate has passed the most sweeping conservation bill in a decade, protecting 1.3 million acres of wilderness and establishing four new...
Justin Fairfax's accuser gets standing ovation at #MeToo event
The college professor who accused Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax of sexual assault spoke at a #MeToo symposium Tuesday night — where she was greeted with a standing ovation. Vanessa...
Juror's 'LMAO' Facebook post throws murder trial into chaos
A New Jersey murder trial has been thrown into chaos thanks to a juror who posted “Sitting on the jury LMAO” on Facebook — prompting a judge to boot her...
Broncos planning to make one more QB trade after Joe Flacco deal
One of the top free-agent quarterbacks from last year's class is now available again. With Joe Flacco set to become their starting quarterback when his trade from the Ravens becomes...
Yankees start camp with worrisome top-prospect injury
Yankees camp is starting with some old injuries and a worrisome new one. On the same day it was revealed Jacoby Ellsbury will begin his spring training late because of...
CUNY taps Queens College's Felix Matos Rodriguez to be chancellor
The City University named its first Hispanic educator as chancellor of the sprawling system on Wednesday. Felix Matos Rodriguez, a historian who currently serves as president of CUNY’s Queens College,...
Could these creepy sketches reveal more victims of serial killer?
A senior citizen who may be one of the most prolific serial killers in America painstakingly sketched women believed to be his victims -- and now authorities are hoping the...
Jacoby Ellsbury's spring training is off to a predictable start
TAMPA — Spring training has barely begun, and Jacoby Ellsbury is already hurt. The injury-prone outfielder is out with plantar fasciitis and won’t report to Yankees camp until next month,...
Imbecile blocks traffic to do doughnuts in the middle of the highway
Traffic was backed up for miles on I-24 in Nashville, Tennessee, when a driver blocked the road to show off and spin doughnuts. It's unclear how much of an impact...
Top prosecutor offers to investigate Justin Fairfax sex assault allegations
Boston's top prosecutor has offered to investigate allegations that Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax sexually assaulted a woman at the 2004 Democratic National Convention. Suffolk District Attorney Rachael Rollins says...
Porn stars are raking in cash thanks to raunchy social media
Before Valentina Marie was a social media star, she worked at a tanning salon in Rome, NY, making less than $200 a week. Now, the 27-year-old says, she rakes in...
'Dr. Evil' tattoo artist admits to slicing off man's nipple
In a landmark body modification case, a UK tattoo artist has plead guilty to grievous bodily harm by performing body modification procedures without any medical qualifications, despite clients consenting to...
Fisherman reveals the bait he used to catch gargantuan 'goldfish'
Talk about a big fish in a small pond! Hunter Anderson, of Danville, Kentucky, says he reeled in a 20-pound koi fish — which resembles an oversize goldfish — when...
Ocasio-Cortez's face painted onto Lower East Side fence
AOC is getting turned into B.I.G. A giant mural of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s face was painted on a Lower East Side fence, though not everyone in the area thought the...
Marco Rubio says he'll introduce bill to curb share buybacks
The fracas in Washington over corporate stock buybacks just got a little scarier for Wall Street. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) came out swinging against tax breaks for companies buying back...
College dodgeball team suspended for anti-Semitic T-shirts
Two of the players from the squad sparked outrage after they were spotted sporting vile messages such as "the Jews deserved it" on their T-shirts during a night out.
MTA scraps plan to turn 14th Street into busway during L train repairs
The MTA will not transform 14th Street in Manhattan into a car-free busway during L train construction, agency officials said Wednesday — angering transit advocates who had been hoping to...
Ilhan Omar responds to Trump slamming her over 'anti-Semitic' tweets
Rep. Ilhan Omar responded Wednesday to President Trump’s call for her to resign over tweets many deemed anti-Semitic — accusing him of failing to apologize for what she called his...
Suspect in friendly-fire cop killing once said 'not all cops are bad'
The career criminal suspected of a Queens cellphone store holdup that ended with an NYPD detective getting killed by friendly fire once wrote on Facebook that he was a fan...
Family of Valerie Reyes, woman found dead in suitcase, 'want justice'
The Westchester woman found dead last week in a suitcase in Connecticut was laid to rest Wednesday — as authorities revealed that her suspected killer was in the United States...
'F--k you', veiled strike threat: Baseball is going to blow
Spring training is beginning, but baseball anger is in midseason form. It's Feb. 13, and Bryce Harper, Manny Machado and triple-digit free agents are still unsigned, the latest evidence of...
SEC accuses former Apple lawyer of insider trading
A former senior lawyer at Apple Inc. was accused by the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday of insider trading ahead of the iPhone maker’s quarterly earnings announcements. The...
It's going to be really sad if Machado doesn't pick White Sox
The White Sox are ready for the big arrival. Or a crushing letdown. As spring training began, the team left a locker empty between Yonder Alonso and Jon Jay, hoping...
Led Zeppelin teams up with Vans sneakers for 50th anniversary
Led Zeppelin wants to take you over the hills and far away with new snowboard and sneaker creations honoring their 50th anniversary. The classic rock group has teamed up with...
Meet Winky the bichon frise, Westminster's breakout star
A stone-cold wire fox took the top prize — but a platinum blond bombshell is the true breakout star of the 2019 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Winky the sassy...
Instagram influencer getting death threats amid accusations of fitness scam
Health and fitness influencer Brittany Dawn has come under fire for peddling a wellness program which customers claim has scammed hundreds of women through lies and fraud.
Former Air Force officer accused of spying for Iran
A former US Air Force intelligence officer is accused of spying for Iran as part of an operation that carried out cyber attacks, the Department of Justice announced Wednesday. Monica...
White supremacist gets life for killing black man during sword attack
A virulent Maryland racist who murdered a black man with a sword in Manhattan nearly two years ago was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison — as the district attorney...
Trump installed room-size 'golf simulator' in the White House
President Trump recently had a room-size “golf simulator” game installed at the White House — a gizmo that will let him play virtual rounds at courses spanning the globe by...
Transit cop calls disabled man 'dumb-dumb,' drags him out of station: video
Transit officials in Philadelphia are condemning an officer’s response to a disabled man who was dragged out of a commuter rail station after being called a “dumb-dumb” by the cop,...
The best (and worst) cities for dating in the US
Turns out dating in New York is nothing like the fabulous adventures of "Sex and City."
Corey Johnson is not high on Health Department's CBD ban
The leader of the City Council said Wednesday that he’s considering legislation to overturn the Health Department ban that prevents restaurants from adding CBD to their food and drinks. “I...
Vicious Vikings fans instantly pounce on Kirk Cousins' kind tweet
Kirk Cousins had to see it coming. The Vikings quarterback tried to offer up some goodwill Tuesday by asking in a tweet what Vikings fans wanted him to give away....
DeMarcus Cousins is working out just how Warriors planned
As if the Warriors needed another dimension of dangerousness. DeMarcus Cousins had not played in nearly a year, but he had plenty of time to study his new teammates while...
Wisconsin GOP pulls Colin Kaepernick from Black History Month honors
Colin Kaepernick’s name was yanked from a resolution honoring Black History Month in Wisconsin following an outcry from Republican lawmakers. GOPers in the state Assembly refused to pass the legislation...
El Chapo's hometown in Mexico laments his conviction
CULIACAN, Mexico -- News of the conviction of Mexico’s legendary crime boss Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman traveled quickly on Tuesday to his rugged home state, where people said they felt pain...
Photo shows Valerie Reyes with her suspected killer
Meet beauty and the beast. A newly uncovered photo shows the Westchester woman whose body was found stuffed in a suitcase out on the town with her alleged killer months...
WWE legend passes away at 76
WWE Hall of Famer and first-ever "Triple Crown" champion Pedro Morales has died at 76, WWE reported late Tuesday. Born in Puerto Rico, Morales began his wrestling career at 17,...
Suspect at center of cop death has 25 priors, including impersonating an officer
The suspected robber who allegedly held up a Queens T-Mobile store, leading to the death of an NYPD detective, is a career criminal who once was busted for impersonating a cop,...
Limbo queen slides under 9 inches
Shemika Campbell holds the world record for lowest limbo at only 8.5 inches off the ground. While visiting a deli in Trinidad and Tobago, she decided to show off her moves...
Mars One claims the mission lives on, despite being broke
Hey, remember that terrible Mars mission startup that just officially died because it totally ran out of money and it wasn’t even close to doing anything meaningful? Well, good(?) news!...
Ocasio-Cortez rips Howard Schultz over calling tax plan 'punitive'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slapped back at former Starbucks CEO and billionaire Howard Schultz for calling her proposed 70 percent marginal tax rate for the country's wealthiest "punitive." "Reminder that their...
'Sex button' inventor responds to going viral, hater backlash
When Ryan and Jenn Cmich unveiled their latest invention via Kickstarter, they really, truly thought they were about to make the world a better place. Their “LoveSync” is a button...
Teacher quits after telling kids Martin Luther King Jr. killed himself
A North Carolina substitute teacher resigned after she allegedly told several elementary school students that Martin Luther King Jr. wasn't assassinated and had died by suicide, the school district said....
Passenger 'slut-shamed' by airline
A young traveler says she was left feeling "embarrassed and shocked" when a flight attendant told her what she was wearing was "inappropriate."
NYPD use fake package to catch serial parcel thief
Police arrested a serial parcel snatcher who was preying on one Upper West Side apartment building — by using a package stuffed with law enforcement magazines as bait. Carlos Maisonet,...
NASA makes final attempt to contact Opportunity rover on Mars
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA is trying one last time to contact its record-setting Mars rover Opportunity, before calling it quits. The rover has been silent for eight months, the...
Apple, Google under fire for Saudi app that lets men track women
Apple and Google are facing heat over a controversial Saudi Arabian app that allows men to track and restrict the movements of their wives and daughters. Apple CEO Tim Cook...
Mesmerizing bookstore looks like a real-life M.C. Escher painting
The Zhongshuge chain of bookstores is famous for giving each of their locations a completely unique look. They just opened a new branch in Chongqing City, China, and its huge mirrors...
Ravens trading Joe Flacco to Broncos
The end of an era that may or may not have been elite. The Ravens have agreed to trade Joe Flacco to the Broncos, ESPN first reported Wednesday, after 11...
Woman shaves legs while riding motorcycle
The busy modern lifestyle often means cramming in daily chores whenever you can. But this woman from Florida took it to the next level.
Sri Lanka looking for executioners as death penalty reinstated
Sri Lanka is looking for a few good hangmen. Prison officials in the Indian Ocean island nation placed an ad in the state-run Daily News for two executioners after President...
De Blasio postpones trip to test presidential waters after NYPD cop killed
A day after a cop was killed in Queens in a tragic case of friendly fire, Mayor Bill de Blasio's office announced Wednesday he was postponing a planned trip to...
Jes Staley is poaching talent from JPMorgan again
Barclays CEO Jes Staley is poaching talent from Jamie Dimon again. Staley has hired Fater Belbachir, one of JPMorgan’s global heads in stock trading, two people familiar with the move...
Red Sox acquire brawling broadcaster
After his broadcast booth turned into a fight club, Mario Impemba landed a promotion in the baseball world. The former Tigers play-by-play announcer, who was fired after getting into a...
Disney teases 'Frozen 2' official trailer with Queen Elsa and Anna
Well, Disney just couldn't let it go. The first trailer for "Frozen 2" dropped Tuesday and it has fans going wild in the comments section of YouTube. The manic montage...
Digital boyfriends are better than humans, gamer gals say
Technology has contributed to making everything from taxi-cabs to bookstores to snail-mail all but outmoded. Joining innovations that include Uber, Amazon and email is a China-based mobile game called “Love...
Man in dog costume filmed himself having sex with Siberian husky: deputies
A Florida man has admitted recording himself performing sex acts on his Siberian husky while wearing a dog costume — and posting the revolting footage online, authorities said. Christian Stewart Oscar...
Eddie Lampert hints Sears could eventually go public again
Sears Holdings Corp. will sell or sublease some of the 425 stores of the retail chain and open smaller stores with more focus on tools and appliances than on apparel,...
L train with swastikas removed during morning rush into Manhattan
The MTA took two L trains — including one during the morning rush hour — out of service on Wednesday when someone at the agency finally noticed anti-swastika stickers that...
NBA's creepiest mascot in middle of movie controversy
The movie stole my look, the creator of the Pelicans' King Cake Baby character alleges in a new lawsuit. Jonathan Bertuccelli, who created the New Orleans mascot, says the creepy...
This beagle mama is raising a baby possum after losing pups
Here’s a story of interspecies love so sweet, you might want to check your blood sugar levels after reading. Molly, a beagle who lives with owners Elle and Sara Moyle...
Levi Strauss files for IPO
Jeans maker Levi Strauss & Co on Wednesday filed documents to list itself on the New York Stock Exchange, seeking to return to public markets after more than three decades....
What El Chapo has to say about that guilty verdict
He knew he never had a chance. Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman "fully expected" to be convicted of running a sprawling drug-trafficking empire, his attorney said Wednesday. "I think he fully...
Family of killed baseball player is still waiting on $20M
More than two years after Yordano Ventura's death, his estate is still waiting on his money. The Royals pitcher, who was 25, had three years and $20.25 million left on...
Steelers won't consider this Antonio Brown nightmare trade
The Steelers might be mad, but they are not stupid. After months of offseason discord, Antonio Brown made his trade request to the Steelers official Tuesday. The team seems likely...
Woman mistakenly lit explosives instead of candle during power outage: suit
A Connecticut woman was severely hurt when she lit a quarter stick of dynamite that she believed was a candle during a power outage in her home — and is...
Police radio captures moment NYPD detective is killed by friendly fire
Police radio captured the dramatic moments an NYPD detective was fatally shot and a fellow officer wounded in a hail of friendly fire at the scene of a robbery in...
White drunk driving suspect tells black officer the KKK will find him
A white woman suspected of driving drunk in Florida threatened a black deputy during a traffic stop — telling the officer he "f--ked with the wrong white people" and that...
End of shutdown lifted Trump's approval rating by 7 points: poll
President Trump's job approval rating grew by 7 points to 44 percent after the end of the longest government shutdown in history, a poll released Wednesday found. A Gallup Poll,...
76ers star Joel Embiid to NBA: 'The referees f--king suck'
Joel Embiid has had enough with referees. The 76ers suffered another brutal loss at the hands of the Celtics, 112-109, and Embiid evaluated the refs based on their performances in...
Pope Francis says he can't help with Venezuela's political crisis
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has reportedly written to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro indicating conditions aren't ripe for the Vatican to step in and help mediate in the country's political...
Iran: Negotiations with US will bring 'material and spiritual harm'
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's supreme leader said Wednesday that negotiations with the US "will bring nothing but material and spiritual harm" in remarks just ahead of an American-led meeting on...
How celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito made his stunning comeback
It took Rocco DiSpirito 15 years to go from “The Restaurant” reality-TV fiasco to a real restaurant. The 10-year-old but new-seeming Standard Grill, which he quietly took over as head...
Trump touts 'great, beautiful wall' in border security deal
A defiant President Trump on Wednesday insisted that “a great, powerful wall” was being built on the Mexican border — despite reports that he will grudgingly sign a bill that...
Explosion injures at least 25 students inside Kashmir classroom
SRINAGAR, India — At least 25 high school students were injured by an explosion in their classroom in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Wednesday, police and medics said. The blast occurred in...
Endangered Florida panther killed by another panther
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES, Fla. — An endangered Florida panther appears to have been killed by another panther. It's the third death reported this year. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation...
Hungry python swallows wallaby whole
This python had wallaby for dinner. Watch the incredible moment a 13-foot scrub python in Flying Fish Point, Australia, devoured an unlucky marsupial whole. Subscribe to New York Post on...
Newspaper sports editor accused of sexually assaulting minor
COLUMBUS, Miss. — The sports editor of a Mississippi newspaper is accused of sexually assaulting a minor. The Commercial Dispatch reports 47-year-old employee Ronald Scott Walters was arrested Tuesday by...
Short circuit likely caused deadly India hotel fire: cops
NEW DELHI — Police say a fire at a budget hotel in India's capital that killed 17 people was likely caused by a short circuit. New Delhi Police Commissioner Amit...
Masahiro Tanaka hypes Yankees: We're even better now
TAMPA — Like Lennon & McCartney, Bonnie & Clyde and Romeo & Juliet, you can’t avoid Pitchers & Catchers when it comes to baseball lingo at this time of the...
Mika Zibanejad's goal-scoring streak reaches a new level
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — When the Rangers return home for a pit stop at Wednesday’s Casino Night, the folks attending are advised to queue at the table of dealer Mika Zibanejad,...
Garcia hoping latest apology will put green-damage fiasco to rest
Sergio Garcia is in full-fledged damage control mode — and we're not talking what he did to the greens during a tournament in Saudia Arabia a couple of weeks ago....
Alabama coal firm to pay $775K in air pollution penalties
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — One of Alabama's largest coal companies has agreed to pay $775,000 in penalties related to air pollution violations near Birmingham. Al.com reported Tuesday that the proposed Drummond...
St. John's getting a real feel for survive-and-advance games
The funny thing is this: The more interesting St. John’s makes this quest for a slot in the NCAA Tournament’s brackets, the better prepared the Red Storm may be to...
Ex-KFC worker awarded more than $1.5M in breastfeeding case
WILMINGTON, Del. — A jury has ruled that a Kentucky Fried Chicken franchisee must pay over $1.5 million to a former Delaware employee who said she was demoted because she...
Anthony Davis on loss: Pelicans weren't 'interested in playing'
NEW ORLEANS — Anthony Davis doesn't want to play for New Orleans anymore. In a blowout loss Tuesday night, he noticed his teammates may have felt the same way. "We...
Cops find 2 malnourished kids in dog cage, 2 others covered in feces at Texas home
DECATUR, Texas — Deputies on Tuesday discovered two malnourished children crammed into a locked dog cage and two more smeared with feces and urine in a barn in North Texas,...
Daisuke Matsuzaka suffers freak injury from overzealous fan
TOKYO — Daisuke Matsuzaka has dealt with numerous arm injuries during his career as a pitcher in Major League Baseball and Japan but none quite like this. The Chunichi Dragons...
Warriors know they have to get better despite another win
OAKLAND, Calif. — Golden State wasn't as crisp offensively as it usually is, and the two-time defending NBA champs certainly know they'll need to get better coming out of the...
Krzyzewski: 'No knowledge' of alleged assault by ex-player
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski reiterated that he has "no knowledge" of a woman's allegation that she was sexually assaulted by a former Blue Devils basketball player and...
LeBron hears 'Kobe's better' chants during Lakers' loss
ATLANTA — It was a rough night for the Lakers — and LeBron James. Rookie Trae Young, who was pumped to face James, had 22 points and 14 assists, John...
Man accused of stabbing DC jogger to death found not competent
WASHINGTON — A man accused of stabbing a runner to death in Washington has been deemed temporarily not competent to move forward with court proceedings. A U.S. Attorney's Office spokesman...
Man suspected of faking death to avoid rape charges
MOSS POINT, Miss. — Authorities said they are searching for a 42-year-old man suspected of faking his death to avoid charges in Mississippi, where he is accused of raping and...
Husband charged in wife's hot tub drowning death
WHEELING, Ill. — A suburban Chicago man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the hot tub drowning death of his wife. Eric Huska of Wheeling is accused of closing...
Jordan: Six NBA titles tougher than Harden, Westbrook streaks
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Michael Jordan says James Harden’s streak of 30 straight 30-point games and Russell Westbrook’s 10 straight triple-doubles are both impressive and tough to accomplish. But the Charlotte...
Ex-AG Eric Holder to decide on 2020 bid 'in the next month or so'
DES MOINES, Iowa — Former Attorney Gen. Eric Holder said Tuesday he is in the final stages of deciding whether to seek the 2020 Democratic nomination for president and plans...
Newest Knick 'pretty shocked' Fizdale trusted him down stretch
John Jenkins played for three NBA teams from 2012-17, logging 148 games. It wasn’t enough for the 27-year-old shooting guard. Jenkins, known for his 3-point touch, took the offbeat path...
Inside the wacky world of the El Chapo trial
The multibillion-dollar drug-smuggling ring was just the beginning. The trial of Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman featured torrid love triangles, a bizarre cast of characters and more sketchy plastic surgery than...