February 20, 2019
'Now it’s back to reality': Untested Nets start playoff push
All-Star Weekend was like a dream for the Nets — who were represented by an Eastern Conference-high four players. But now they have to get back to business, starting with...
St. John's suffers ugly letdown loss — and loses its cool
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Against Villanova on Sunday, St. John’s fell behind by 19 points in the first half and roared back. Against Providence on Wednesday, St. John’s fell behind by...
Fire in centuries-old part of Bangladesh's capital kills 70
DHAKA, Bangladesh — A devastating fire raced through densely packed buildings in a centuries-old shopping district in Bangladesh's capital, killing at least 70 people, officials and witnesses said Thursday. The...
NJ couple admits to stealing Sandy relief funds
A New Jersey man will spend six months in the slammer after he and his wife admitted to stealing $152,820 in Superstorm Sandy relief funds, authorities announced Wednesday. Carmine and...
Public advocate candidates mock de Blasio's presidential hopes at debate
The seven leading candidates running for public advocate took turns blasting Mayor Bill de Blasio for eyeing the White House instead of his job at City Hall — with none...
Americans arrested in Haiti claiming to be on 'government mission' return to US
The five Americans who allegedly claimed they were on "a government mission" when they were arrested driving around Haiti with a stash of guns headed back to the US Wednesday,...
David Fizdale's challenge: Solve Knicks' point-guard puzzle
Knicks coach David Fizdale has plenty of problems to sort through as he navigates through this futile season of losing. But lacking options at point guard isn’t one of them....
Trump team decides ISIS bride will not be allowed back in the US
And stay out!! The Trump administration on Wednesday dropped a bombshell in the case of Hoda Muthana — the American-born “ISIS bride” who is begging to be let back into...
Seton Hall's late charge falls short in crusher
This loss couldn't have helped Seton Hall's NCAA Tournament hopes. Naji Marshall scored a career-high 28 points with six rebounds and five assists as Xavier held on late to beat...
Black market will thrive if NJ puts $42-an-ounce tax on legal weed
The people who smoke dope aren’t necessarily dopes. I hate to poop on New Jersey’s pot party, but I have a question: Why would anyone buy legal marijuana when the...
You may soon be able to bet on anything in New Jersey
That ABC-TV show with famous people tangoing with professionals might soon have to be called “Dancing With the Spread.” The age of betting on TV competitions might soon be upon...
Hasbro launches online retail site in Toys 'R' Us' absence
Who needs Toys ‘R’ Us when you have the web? Hasbro and scores of other toy makers are trying to fill the gap left by toy giant Toys ‘R’ Us’...
Dominic Smith channels Patrick Mahomes as he eyes Mets breakthrough
PORT ST. LUCIE — Dominic Smith attended his first NFL game last fall, watching his hometown Rams in an epic shootout with the Chiefs. It was there that Smith watched...
De Blasio's NYC is loaded with cars — despite 'green' claims
The city’s fleet of vehicles is at another record high — even as Mayor Bill de Blasio boasts of how his administration is leading the nation in cutting greenhouse gas...
Zion Williamson suffers 'knee sprain' after his sneaker blew up
This wasn’t what Duke or Knicks fans wanted to see. Zion Williamson was forced to leave the floor after suffering a “mild sprain” of his right knee 36 seconds into...
NYC fudged numbers to get more Hurricane Sandy aid: feds
The city will repay the feds more than $4 million in ill-gotten Hurricane Sandy aid, it was revealed in Manhattan federal court Wednesday. After the 2012 megastorm, the city’s Department...
Turtle species thought long extinct found alive and well
A tortoise species thought to have gone extinct more than 100 years ago has been discovered in the Galapagos, authorities said Wednesday. The last time the tortoise, called Chelonoidis phantasticus,...
Petition calls for US to sell Montana to Canada for $1T to help pay off national debt
As the US national debt reaches $22 trillion, one man has an idea to bring that number down slightly. Ian Hammond has started a Change.org petition calling for the US...
Meet the new axis of oppression
Two split-screen events in one day last week displayed new global alliances ready to clash, Cold War-style. In Poland, America tried to push Mideast peace. At the same time, a...
Top Amazon enemies still back some obscene corporate subsidies
The New York politicians who scuttled the Amazon deal claim they oppose corporate subsidies in principle. Sweetheart deals are “long discredited economic-development policies,” said state Sen. Michael Gianaris, perhaps the...
Inside look at the Yankees' first-base situation
TAMPA — One day you are Gary Sanchez and Aaron Judge. You are Miguel Andujar and Gleyber Torres. You are today and tomorrow and, snap, somehow it happens so quick...
USA Today editor apologizes for approving 'racist' yearbook photo
USA Today conducted a nationwide review of college yearbooks following the Gov. Ralph Northam blackface scandal and discovered more than 200 examples of "offensive or racist" material — including a...
Chris Cuomo lists stunning Hamptons home for $3M
CNN anchor Chris Cuomo (son of late governor Mario and brother of current governor Andrew) and his editor wife, Cristina, founder of wellness publication Purist, have listed their stunning home...
Indiana AD to students: 'Knock off the profane chants'
Clean it up, please. That's the message from Indiana athletic director Fred Glass after students cursed at Purdue sophomore Matt Haarms on Tuesday night. Haarms tipped in the game-winning points...
Jurors knew all about El Chapo lawyer's X-rated affair during trial
Jurors in the trial of Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman read articles about the X-rated affair between the drug lord's defense attorney and another one of his other famous clients --...
Site of famed restaurant Il Vagabondo hits market for $9M
The surviving family of the late restaurateur Ernest Vogliano — his widow Dolores and kids Ernest Jr., Robert and Marie — are selling two adjacent townhouses at 351 and 353...
Get set for the claims that Smollett’s hoax is still ‘true’
I’m wrong about a great many things. I always blow the Oscar pool, for example. But I knew from the minute I heard it that the Jussie Smollett story was...
Mom arrested after posting viral video of school fight for 'notoriety': cops
A Louisiana mom faces charges in connection to a school fistfight -- though it's unclear if she was present for the brawl, according to officials. Maegan Adkins-Barras, 32, was arrested...
Artist Eric Fischl sells Soho loft for $4.75M
Artist Eric Fischl has sold his 3,300-square-foot artist’s studio at 37 Greene St. in Soho for $4.75 million. The full-floor loft features Corinthian columns, 13-foot ceilings and oversize windows. Fischl...
Hockey star wants $18M for massive Jersey mansion
Russian-born hockey star Ilya Kovalchuk is about to list his custom-built dream mansion at 10 Frick Drive in Alpine, NJ, for $17.99 million. Kovalchuk is now with the NHL’s Los...
The New York kid whose energy will help the Cardinals cook
JUPITER, Fla. — Harrison Bader owns splash and dash. The Cardinals young center fielder, who starred at Horace Mann High School in the Bronx and the high-level travel program New...
3 creative therapies to help get you through your day
Lying on a sofa isn’t the only way to unlock a breakthrough. Here, therapists reveal three unique ways they help patients work through tricky emotional hurdles. Music therapy “Music is...
This motorcycle-riding shrink says dudes need to man up
John Kim wants to change what it means to man up. “Men are vulnerable,” the Los Angeles therapist writes in “I Used To Be a Miserable F*ck” (HarperOne). “Men express...
Family of eight hit by car outside 7-Eleven in Rockland County
A woman was killed and seven other members of her family were injured when a driver deliberately drove into them while they were standing in front of a 7-11 store...
These romantic honeymoon spots don't require plane tickets
It's the time of year when Aspen, Colo., St. Barts and Bali glides off the newlywed glitterati tongues as readily as their private jets at Teterboro. No thanks. Instead of...
Discover Europe's lesser-known romantic destinations
When it comes to a European honeymoon, it’s tempting to go for the tried and true spots for romance — Paris, Tuscany, Santorini. But do you want your honeymoon Instagram...
City murders up 55 percent from last year amid surge in northern Brooklyn
City slayings have jumped 55 percent so far this year compared to the same period in 2018 — fueled mainly by murders in northern Brooklyn, according to the latest NYPD...
Millennials are hiring consultants to raise their 'plant babies'
Nick Cutsumpas calls himself a “plant daddy.” The 26-year-old Kips Bay resident, who works for Arianna Huffington’s startup Thrive Global, has turned a passion for agriculture — he claims to...
Why couples are demanding dating prenups
When Trish Barillas’ fiancé, Charlie Sandlan, is at risk of getting on her nerves — for example, by chewing loudly, protesting girls’ night or trashing her new favorite hip-hop song...
Dems’ 2020 race is starting to look like a chutzpah contest
If nothing else, the pack of 2020 Democratic candidates is setting new records for chutzpah. Take New York’s own Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, who on Monday told a bar full of...
The insane gay backlash against Martina Navratilova
Martina Navratilova isn’t just one of the greatest tennis players ever; she also pioneered the way for all gay athletes when she came out in 1981. Yet she’s now being...
The Supremes slap down an outrageous government racket
The Supreme Court unanimously slapped some badly needed handcuffs on state and local governments Wednesday by ruling that they’re subject to the US Constitution’s ban on “excessive fines.” The justices...
Troy Tulowitzki and the Yankees fell in love with each other
TAMPA — Troy Tulowitzki had teams other than the Yankees reach out to him when the Blue Jays set him free in December, but those other teams wasted their time...
Point spreads still catching up to Nets, but bettors beware
The Brooklyn Nets begin phase two of the 2018-19 NBA season Thursday night at Barclays Center against the Portland Trail Blazers. That ignites an eight-games-in-14 days stretch that will set...
Extremist Coast Guard officer planned mass terror attack: feds
A US Coast Guard lieutenant and self-proclaimed white-nationalist with a small arsenal plotted to kill a slew of journalists and democrats -- including Sen. Chuck Schumer, Freshman New York Rep....
AOC blasts critics who claim she didn't understand Amazon deal
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez went on a Twitter tear accusing people of undermining her intelligence over statements she made about Amazon's failed move to the Big Apple. "Frankly, the knee-jerk reaction assuming...
Spy games laid bare in 'The Enemy Within'
"The Americans” might be over — but espionage is still alive and well on TV. “The Enemy Within,” a new NBC drama series premiering Monday (10 p.m.), follows Erica Shepherd...
Fox 5 reporter revisits unsolved tri-state murders
On “The Tape Room With Dan Bowens,” premiering Thursday (10:30 p.m./Ch. 5) Fox 5 reporter Dan Bowens digs into tri-state cold cases that remain unsolved to this day. Here, Bowens...
Couple charged after boy tortured with hot pepper on genitals: cops
A South Carolina mom and her boyfriend face charges after her kids were allegedly tortured with hot sauce and spices, according to officials. Sabrina Irene Emerick, 25, and her boyfriend...
Legionnaires' breakout from NYCHA water leaves 2 sick
An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease left two people sick and officials battling to clean toxic bacteria out of the water system at NYCHA's Bronx River Houses. The Health Department disclosed...
ISIS bride's lawyer says he has proof she's still US citizen
Get ready for a legal battle between "ISIS bride" Hoda Muthana -- and the government that doesn't want her back. The Trump administration on Wednesday declared that the Alabama woman...
Police union slams lawyer of suspect in NYPD friendly-fire death
NYPD Detective Brian Simonsen’s union fired back Wednesday at a lawyer representing one of the cop’s alleged murderers for claiming that the fallen hero would have wanted his accused killer...
'Frozen' at the center of bizarre new Disney conspiracy
Conspiracy theorists just won't let it go. In a bizarre new theory from Screen Rant, Disney fans are claiming that the studio chose to name its 2013 smash-hit movie "Frozen"...
Bronx apartment fire leaves 8 people injured
Several children were among eight people injured in a Bronx apartment fire Wednesday -- and cops are looking into whether the kids were home alone, authorities said. The blaze broke...
Number of hate groups in US hits all-time high and Trump to blame: watchdog
WASHINGTON - The number of hate groups operating in the United States rose 7 percent to an all-time high in 2018, reflecting an increasingly divisive debate on immigration and demographic...
Mets' juicy matchup of powers can bode well for Peter Alonso
PORT ST. LUCIE — You first noticed the impending heavyweight bout not on a ballpark’s marquee, but rather among the minutiae of the daily workout itinerary Wednesday morning, here at...
What Jets' surprise 3-4 defense means for NFL draft, Leonard Williams
Many things about the Jets defense will change under new coordinator Gregg Williams, but one thing is surprisingly remaining the same. Contrary to speculation, the Jets will still operate out...
Pope Francis calls Catholic church critics 'friends of the devil'
Pope Francis said that people who constantly criticize the Catholic church are "friends of the devil" — on the eve of the Vatican summit on dealing with the sex abuse...
Woman assaults cops, EMT after losing money to pinball machine
What a pinhead! A dangerously drunk Monroe woman assaulted police officers and an EMT after she lost money to a pinball machine at a Pennsylvania bowling alley. Kilee Nicole Cunningham,...
Trump vows to keep ISIS bride out of the country
President Trump has ordered his administration to refuse “ISIS bride” Hoda Muthana reentry into the United States. “I have instructed Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and he fully agrees, not...
Sean Spicer talks movies with Mike Pompeo for new 'Extra' gig
Sean Spicer has a new gig as a "special" Washington correspondent for “Extra” — and his first assignment was chatting up Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about the Oscars. The...
Kamala Harris' dad says her pot use story was 'identity politics'
The Jamaican father of Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris blasted her for saying she smoked marijuana and supports it becoming legalized, claiming she's playing "identity politics." Donald Harris, an...
Noah Syndergaard steals show as Mets pitchers go fishing
If you believe in omens, you can expect Thor to be in for a monster season. Noah Syndergaard was one of three Mets pitchers to go big-game fishing on the...
Gannett to 'stay the course' in face of widening losses, proxy battle
Gannett, the troubled publisher of USA Today, said it will “stay the course” amid widening losses — even as it faced another round of criticism from a major shareholder and...
Meet the woman helping out fellow wives of white-collar criminals
After her husband was jailed for embezzlement, Lisa Lawler lost everything — and more. So she started writing. Now her blog, White-Collar Wives, helps the families of white-collar criminals around...
Customs intercepts nearly $13M worth of meth at border
PHARR, Texas — Customs and Border Protection agents intercepted nearly $13 million worth of methamphetamine inside a truck carrying frozen strawberries that crossed into the US from Mexico. The agency...
British ISIS bride names newborn son after jihadi warlord
British ISIS bride Shamima Begum has named her newborn son Jarrah after her first son, who died in infancy -- and in honor of a jihadi warlord who slaughtered Jews,...
Diabetics who eat nuts are less likely to develop heart disease
People with diabetes who regularly eat nuts may be less likely to develop heart disease than their counterparts who rarely if ever, consume nuts, a US study suggests. Diabetics who...
Young cancer patients in Gaza find hope through soccer
GAZA - Fourteen-year-old Moatasem al-Nabeeh suffers from a brain tumor. A new youth soccer team set up in Gaza for young Palestinian cancer patients has given him new hope. “I...
Where to live if you want to live longer
Researchers at Stanford University analyzed US population data and discovered that people who live closer to a primary care physician can expect longer life expectancy.
Bernie's moment has come and gone and other commentary
Conservative: Why McCabe’s Account Is So Unbelievable Former acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe is having his moment in the sun, trying to sell a book with explosive allegations. But Quin...
Wedding detail couples most likely to argue over
The average engaged person spends 12 hours a week over 11 months planning their wedding, according to a new survey. And this is the detail most likely to cause a...
Security guard at JFK Airport killed in elevator accident
A security guard was fatally crushed by an elevator at JFK Airport, law enforcement sources said Wednesday. Dillon Jobe, 40, was working at a Lufthansa cargo building at the Queens...
Rarest US bills in existence set for multimillion-dollar auction
Three exceedingly rare 19th century US currency notes are expected to sell for a combined $7 million when they are auctioned off next week. One of the unique bills being...
Being in a relationship can help fight the cold: study
Looking to fend off sickness? Perhaps try falling in love. A new study found that women who were in relationships were more likely to have antiviral genes, which could help...
Amazon driver steals family's dog
An Amazon driver stole a family's $1,046 pet schnauzer as he delivered dog food to their home. Levi Pislea, 22, snatched Wilma the puppy when he visited Richard Guttfield's house...
Kyrie Irving is enjoying the chaos he can sow
Kyrie Irving keeps calling rumors about his free agency a "distraction," but he doesn't seem to completely hate the attention. While the Celtics star guard will be connected to the...
'F--k yeah': White Sox infielder thrilled Manny Machado saga over
Fans aren't the only ones glad the Manny Machado sweepstakes are over. So, too, is the White Sox shortstop whose job Machado may have taken had he picked Chicago. Asked...
Teen's quest for ultimate selfie nearly cost him his life
A Texas teen's pursuit to get "likes" with the ultimate selfie nearly cost him his life. Four months later, Triston Bailey says he feels lucky to be alive after he...
Samsung's new foldable phone costs a whopping $1,980
SAN FRANCISCO —Samsung’s long-awaited foldable phone is finally here — and it costs $1,980, or more than the price of a MacBook Pro. The South Korean tech giant unveiled the...
Man returns home to find stranger, kids moved into house: cops
A South Carolina man says he returned home to find strangers inside wearing his family's clothes and eating their food, according to reports. "Can I help you?" the female intruder...
Remains found of teen who went missing after witnessing murder
The "fully skeletonized" remains were discovered of a Florida teen who went missing in 2017 after he allegedly witnessed a brutal killing, officials said. Sarasota police said 14-year-old Jabez Spann...
Trump: It's up to William Barr to release Mueller report
President Trump said Wednesday new Attorney General William Barr will decide if and when special counsel Robert Mueller’s report on Russia’s election meddling would be released. “That’s up to the...
Trump tweets out video of wall being built along border
President Trump on Wednesday tweeted out a video showing construction vehicles hoisting segments of a wall on the New Mexico border. "We have just built this powerful Wall in New...
Move over, Fudgie the Beer, Cookie Puss is Carvel's new brew
Carvel's iconic Cookie Puss ice cream cake —made famous by the Beastie Boys song — and its Irish cousin, Cookie O’Puss, are getting their own beers to celebrate both St...
Another ISIS bride pleading to come home to US or Canada
A dual citizen of the US and Canada, who left the Great White North four years ago to join ISIS, is holed up in a refugee camp in Syria with...
Gucci's creepy couture masks haunt the runway in Milan
Call it Hannibal Lecter chic. Gucci responded to criticism of its $900 balaclava winter sweater/mask design that resembled blackface — which the brand apologized for and quickly pulled from stores...
Which country has the world's fastest internet?
The country with the fastest internet in the world boasts average download speeds of 185.25 Mbps — and it might not be where you'd expect.
Burning Man founder wants 'Instagram culture' snuffed out
The country’s hautest festival may be losing steam — and the very soul of Burning Man may be at stake. Earlier this month, big changes were announced for Burning Man,...
Granny survives horrific fence impalement
Benja Khamkha was cleaning on a second-story ledge when she fell and landed on a metal fence. Despite being impaled multiple times through the chest, she survived, although she did...
Franchise tag looms, and Giants' Landon Collins is not happy
All is not wrong with Landon Collins and the Giants, but all is not copacetic, either. There remains a solid chance he is back with the team that drafted him...
'I'm raising my dogs vegan'
Lea McBride, 48, is the picture of glowing good health, as are her two golden retrievers Darcy, 10, and Emilie, 8. Like Lea, both dogs are strictly vegan.
Le'Veon Bell will get his free agency wish from Steelers
General managers, start your bidding. Le'Veon Bell will indeed get to the free-agent market without any hindrance from the Steelers as general manager Kevin Colbert said Wednesday they will not...
How mining sites are tainting drinking water sources in the US West
RIMINI, Mont. — Every day many millions of gallons of water loaded with arsenic, lead and other toxic metals flow from some of the most contaminated mining sites in the...
Boy born 'without brain' defies odds to live
A British boy born with just 2 percent of his brain defied the odds and is now a happy 6-year-old — after it "grew back."
Councilmen planning bailout for taxi drivers after medallion prices plummet
Two City Council members are working on a bailout plan for taxi-medallion owners who say their livelihoods have been destroyed by ride-share apps. Ydanis Rodriguez — who heads the council’s...
James Beard Foundation scraps annual bash in the Hamptons
The shocking cancellation of the James Beard Foundation’s Chefs & Champagne summer charity gala — revealed by sources and first reported on nypost.com on Wednesday — stunned and saddened leading...
US to ISIS bride: You are not a citizen and deserve nothing
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday said "ISIS bride" Hoda Muthana is not a US citizen and will not be allowed back into America. "Ms. Hoda Muthana is not...
Elderly woman slaughtered by mystery creature while on a morning walk
An elderly North Carolina teacher was attacked and killed by an animal while taking an early morning walk this week, and officials are scrambling to identify the killer creature, officials...
British ISIS bride's baby will still be allowed into UK, official says
The baby of the British teenager whose citizenship was stripped after she ran off to join ISIS in 2015 could still be allowed into the UK, despite his mother being...
Child custody case reassigned after judge accepted woman's Facebook friend request
MADISON, Wis. — A Wisconsin judge's decision to become Facebook friends with a woman whose child custody case he was hearing created at least the appearance of bias, a state...
How genetically modified mosquitoes could be used to fight malaria
Genetically engineered mosquitoes may one day be able to wipe out malaria -- by infecting their own kind with a debilitating genetic mutation. Scientists in Terni, Italy, have released a...
Detective accused of sexually assaulting and threatening male witnesses
A former Philadelphia homicide detective has been accused of sexually assaulting male witnesses during criminal probes and then intimidating them to keep them silent, according to a report. Philip Nordo,...
Mets' worry over Jed Lowrie's knee is growing
PORT ST. LUCIE -- The Mets’ first precautionary MRI exam of spring training will occur even before the team plays a Grapefruit League game. Jed Lowrie has been bothered by...
Michael Cohen gets prison sentence postponed over shoulder surgery
President Donald Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen will get two more months of freedom to deal with a shoulder injury before he has to turn himself in for prison, a...
Naomi Osaka not loving life on top of tennis world
Welcome to the world No. 1 ranking. Coming off back-to-back grand slam titles and rising to the top spot in the WTA, Naomi Osaka lost her first match Tuesday since...
Melissa Mark-Viverito: de Blasio 'seems to lack focus' running the city
The former City Council speaker, who was hand-picked by Mayor Bill de Blasio, now says he's running the city on autopilot and "seems to lack focus." “The bone of contention...
NY Times responds to Trump calling them 'enemy of the people'
President Trump's tweet calling the New York Times the "ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE" brought a blistering response from the Gray Lady's publisher, who said the phrase "isn't just false, it's...
Much hand-wringing over new nail salon's unsubtle name
An Ohio salon owner thinks she hit the nail on the head with her business name — even though some residents don't agree. Dawn Moon, owner of Hand Jobs Nails...
Robert Mueller might finally be wrapping up his Russia probe
Attorney General Bill Barr plans to announce as early as next week the completion of Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian election meddling and possible collusion with the Trump campaign, according...
New video game already crushing 'Fortnite' download records
Published by Electronic Arts, "Apex Legends" had 25 million downloads in its first week, smashing the "Fortnite" mark of 10 million over its first two weeks after launching in 2017.
This is a big step in stopping the aging process, study says
Efforts to slow down the aging process aren’t just about wrinkles. Getting older is also the leading risk factor for devastating diseases such as cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s and dementia....
Police surprise 80-year-old theft victim with new bike
When Bob Wingate of Cape Coral, Florida, reported his bike stolen, two officers decided to go the extra mile for this victim. They went to a nearby Walmart and bought...
DJ LeMahieu is up for Yankees' ambitious plan for him
TAMPA — DJ LeMahieu’s stat page speaks for itself, but he also brings an unselfishness that will likely serve him well when the Yankees move him around the infield in...
Steve Stricker is best one to save Americans from another Ryder Cup implosion
It took only an introductory question to Steve Stricker before he was fighting back tears. In the worst-kept secret not just in golf but in all of sports, Stricker on...
ISIS bride begging to return to US says therapy is good punishment
Hoda Muthana, the Alabama woman who spent four years as an ISIS bride, said she hopes Americans will have sympathy for her – and suggested in her first TV interview...
Warriors already considering absurd Kevin Durant backup plan
As far as backup plans go, this would be winning the lottery. If Kevin Durant leaves Golden State this summer for a free-agent destination, the Warriors could make a run...
Taylor Swift sues Long Island man claiming she stole company name for her app
They've got bad blood.
Man attacks attorney after he's slapped with 47-year sentence: video
An Ohio man sucker-punched his attorney Tuesday after he was sentenced to 47 years in prison, shocking courtroom video shows. A 31-second video obtained by WJW shows David Chislton, 42,...
Bad breakup? There's an app for that
New York City-based startup Onward is a post-breakup concierge service that promises to help you find a new place, pack, move out and move on.
Loft in JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s building asks $4M
A fourth-floor unit in the Tribeca building where the late John Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette lived for the three years before their deaths has hit the market for $3.97...
This is one damn sexy koala
Here’s loungin’ at you, kid. This koala bear with a come-hither stare has captured netizens’ hearts, going viral on social media. Australian photographer Ross Long snapped the supine marsupial lounging...
Jordy Nelson is trying to get over Aaron Rodgers, but it's not easy
Aaron Rodgers wasn't the only one irked by Jordy Nelson's move to the Raiders. Speaking to ESPN Wisconsin, Nelson, 33, who was released by the Packers last March after nine...
Girl crashes through dealership window while testing new car
A young woman in Gutkar, India, crashed through the window of a car dealership while testing out a car on the showroom floor. She reportedly started the car and then...
Man's awkward tattoo fail
It was supposed to be a thoughtful tribute to NASA's Opportunity rover, who has been officially declared dead after a dust storm on Mars. But he made a huge mistake.
Juror dishes on tensions and bending the rules behind the scenes of El Chapo trial
Jurors in the Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman trial regularly flouted court rules, were terrified by some of the witnesses and even feared each other so much they went by code...
Heartwarming video of boy in wheelchair goes viral
Four-year-old Wyatt has spina bifida and uses a wheelchair. But that doesn't stop him from living his best life — even though his mom didn't think it was possible.
Miranda Lambert's NYPD hubby is taken off patrol
The move was not punitive, and he still has his gun and shield, sources added.
Rob Gronkowski retirement decision coming: 'Giving it a lot of thought'
Rob Gronkowski's future is on the clock. The tight end's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, revealed on "NFL Live" this week Gronkowski will decide whether he will hang up his cleats for...
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Cops hunting for men who robbed hotels, then went shoe shopping
Cops are hunting two men who pulled off a string of push-in robberies at Manhattan hotels — then went shoe shopping at Saks, authorities said. The suspects have robbed guests...
Sea of blue packs funeral for slain NYPD Detective Brian Simonsen
The grief-stricken partner of fallen NYPD Detective Brian Simonsen told a weeping crowd Wednesday just how loyal the hero cop was. Simonsen could have repeatedly left their Queens precinct for...
FDA confirms that injecting yourself with 'young blood' is pointless
We’d all love to find the fountain of youth but such a thing just doesn’t seem to exist. We’re born, we grow old (if we’re lucky) and then we die...
High school under fire for 'Big Boobie, Big Booty' cheerleading awards
A high school in Wisconsin will no longer give out awards to cheerleaders based on physical attributes, including recognition for having the largest backside and biggest breasts, district officials said....
Black high school hoops star taunted with N-word, monkey noises: mom
A black high school basketball player in New Jersey had racial slurs -- including the N-word and monkey noises -- hurled at him during a recent game, according to his...
Tesla's top lawyer leaves after Elon Musk's misleading tweet
Elon Musk’s new babysitter at Tesla has already quit. The electric-car maker’s top lawyer announced Wednesday he was aleaving after two months on the job — just hours after Musk...
Mom of slain journalist James Foley wants ISIS bride 'brought to justice'
The mother of slain American photojournalist James Foley — who was beheaded by Islamic State barbarians — says that the Alabama “ISIS bride” now begging to come home should be...
French TV channel forced to cut Facebook broadcast over anti-Semitic comments
PARIS — A French TV channel said Wednesday it had been forced to cut short a live Facebook broadcast from a desecrated Jewish cemetery in eastern France because of an...
Genius cat rescues owner after she gets locked out of house
After getting locked out of her house in Austin, Texas, Gabriella Tropea filmed her cat, Boko, moving a wooden stick that was wedging the back door shut. Somehow, the pet...
Supreme Court rules constitutional ban on high fines applies to states
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Wednesday that the Constitution’s ban on excessive fines applies to the states — a decision that could slow the NYPD’s seizures of vehicles and other...
This type of furniture could be making your family sick
You’d probably never think that something as innocent as a sofa could pose a risk to you or your family, but a new study out of Duke University raises that...
Pink releases new song ‘Walk Me Home’ ahead of April album drop
Fresh off her Hollywood Walk of Fame unveiling and slashing her hubby's tires, Pink found time Wednesday to release “Walk Me Home." The three-time Grammy winner co-wrote her drum-driven new...
Racist diner tells Mexican restaurant manager 'get the f--k out of my country'
A woman was booted from a Mexican restaurant in West Virginia after she unleashed a racist tirade at workers — telling them to "get the f--k out of my country,"...
Broncos star receiver shakes up NFL free agency with one tweet
Emmanuel Sanders may be following the Antonio Brown Twitter playbook. The Broncos star receiver responded "🧐 it ain’t happening.. no way Jose.. ✌🏾" to a tweet Tuesday wondering whether the team...
Kamala Harris set for Thursday lunch with Al Sharpton
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Kamala Harris will trek to Harlem on Thursday for a lunch meeting with the Rev. Al Sharpton, the civil rights activist’s National Action Network announced Wednesday....
Knicks heading to point guard mess with two possible odd men out
As the Knicks regrouped for practice Wednesday and host Minnesota in their first post-All-Star break contest Friday, here are five items that bear watching in the season’s unofficial second half....
UN report details widespread torture, rape and killing in South Sudan
UN investigators have identified perpetrators of pervasive rape and killings and torture in secret safe houses in South Sudan, and believe oil revenues have driven much of the violence in...
Field of screams: Softball coach wanted for attacking grandmother
https://www.facebook.com/donna.edwards.948/videos/vb.100000203829757/2590319837651452/?type=2&video_source=user_video_tab A softball coach in Texas is wanted by police after allegedly attacking a grandmother who started recording a teenager she claims was cursing and disrupting the game, authorities said....
Former Columbia University dean dies from injuries after being hit by car
A Columbia University professor and former dean died from injuries he suffered when an SUV slammed into him while he was walking home from campus, police said Wednesday. Peter Awn,...
We finally know why Todd Gurley disappeared in the Super Bowl
It's not Malcolm Butler being benched, but one Super Bowl mystery may be solved. Todd Gurley, whose usage and productivity evaporated in the playoffs to the point the MVP candidate...
Winter storm to make NYC a 'treacherous' mess for evening commute
The messy winter storm headed for the Big Apple on Wednesday will arrive just in time for lunch, and turn the evening commute "treacherous," forecasters warned. “We’re straddling that noon...
It took two games for John Jenkins to earn longer Knicks chance
Off two games with the Knicks, sharpshooter John Jenkins is on the verge of signing a two-year contract for the league minimum, according to a source. The deal calls for...
Eugenie Bouchard gets mid-match proposal, and rival wasn't happy
Eugenie Bouchard takes notice on Instagram of the support she gets from her fans. So it's not a surprise one tried for the ultimate acknowledgment. According to WTA Insider reporter...
Blue Jackets coach dismisses star's trade rumors: He 's--t' himself
Artemi Panarin pooped himself. The Columbus Blue Jackets star -- and the NHL's hottest trade candidate-- was mysteriously scratched from Tuesday's 3-2 loss against the Canadiens due to an undisclosed...
Kim Jong Un's travel plans for upcoming US-North Korea summit revealed
HANOI — Vietnam is preparing for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to arrive by train for his summit in Hanoi next week with US President Donald Trump, two sources...
Alice + Olivia founder Stacey Bendet shares chic spring shopping list
Stacey Bendet has always lived a wildly colorful life. The mastermind behind Alice + Olivia launched her line in 2002, not long after a fashion buyer spotted her on the...
It girl Alexandra Richards — daughter of Keith Richards and Patti Hansen — is rocking NYC
It's Fashion Week in New York City, and the see-and-be-seen café La Mercerie is lit. Every table is packed with beautiful people. Out front, on the corner of Howard and...
Trump to Covington teen suing Washington Post: 'Go get them'
President Trump on Wednesday spurred on the Kentucky high school teen suing the Washington Post for $250 million over its reporting of a confrontation he was involved in on the...
Minivan hilariously outmaneuvers police during low-speed chase
A driver in Garland, Texas, watched as a minivan slowly used a parking lot to lose a cop who was chasing him. Fortunately, another police car was nearby and was...
Vladimir Putin warns US of new Russian weapons
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday warned the United States that if it deploys new missiles in Europe he will retaliate quickly not only by targeting where the rockets are...
Putin focuses on social issues in state-of-the-nation speech
MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin says in a state-of-the-nation address that Russia needs to focus on raising living standards. Speaking on Wednesday before lawmakers and top officials, Putin said the...
Troy Tulowitzki can't wait to crush his last, terrible baseball memory
TAMPA — Troy Tulowitzki looked good enough during a December workout that the Yankees signed him and gave him a no-trade clause. And the 34-year-old has impressed the team in...
Michael Beasley's basketball career taking another turn
Michael Beasley is heading back to China for the third time. Beasley is finalizing a deal with Guangdong of the Chinese Basketball Association, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski tweeted. The tweet also...
Keon Broxton never expected to land with the Mets
PORT ST. LUCIE — Keon Broxton half expected the Brewers to trade him, but in surveying the scene never considered the Mets would be his next team. “I was surprised...
St. John's looks to clear 'mental' block against mediocre foe
St. John’s has proven able to beat the Big East’s best. In four games against the conference’s top two teams — No. 11 Marquette and No. 17 Villanova — the...
Stephen Curry joins Obama at My Brother's Keeper event
OAKLAND, Calif. — Former President Barack Obama and Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry told a roomful of minority boys on Tuesday that they matter and urged them to make...
Man loses gun license after being shot by own dog
BERLIN — A German court has ruled that a dog owner isn't fit to carry a firearms license after his dog shot him with a rifle. The Munich administrative court...
Thomas could rebound right away from Riviera meltdown
The West Coast swing on the 2019 PGA Tour schedule is complete and prior to kicking off the Florida swing, we take a trip down to Mexico City and Club...
Creep says 'sorry' after groping woman in Chelsea deli: cops
A man grabbed a woman’s rear end in a Manhattan deli -- and then apologized for groping her when she started yelling at him, police said. The suspect went up...
Afghanistan set to 'host' first home test in India vs. Ireland
For Afghan cricket the series against Ireland includes a debut "home" test match, despite it being on Indian soil in the foothills of the Himalayas. From where the game was...
Microsoft: Russian hackers are trying to infiltrate European think tanks
Microsoft said Wednesday they identified an online campaign by a group affiliated with the Russian military to interfere with European think tanks that have been critical of the Kremlin. The...
Former NBA player avoids jail time in marijuana bust
ABERDEEN, Md. — Former NBA player Glen “Big Baby” Davis has agreed to pay $15,000 to avoid jail time on drug charges. News outlets report the forward had faced up...
The danger in thinking a fast pace means an automatic Over
It’s safe to assume Wednesday night’s much-anticipated showdown featuring No. 8 North Carolina at No. 1 Duke (ESPN, 9 p.m.) is going to be played at a very fast pace....
Man who acted out twisted fantasy with adoptive mom pleads guilty to murdering teen
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. — A Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty on Tuesday in the rape, murder and dismemberment of a 14-year-old girl, and the victim's adoptive mother has agreed to plead guilty...
PGA Tour contemplating changing the cut line
MEXICO CITY — The PGA Tour again is taking a close look at changing the size of its cuts, and this time the idea appears to have some legs. One...
Authorities probe multi-car crash that left 3 dead in New Jersey
WAYNE, N.J. — Authorities in Passaic County are investigating a multi-vehicle crash that left three people dead. The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office says the crash occurred shortly before 9 a.m....
Neal Pionk survives scary high-stick scare
RALEIGH, N.C. — The Rangers and Neal Pionk both felt lucky the defenseman wasn’t more seriously injured on Sunday afternoon in Pittsburgh, when he took a stick to the right...