March 5, 2019
Teen who defied mom to get vaccinated: She bought into online conspiracies
WASHINGTON — An Ohio teen defied his mother's anti-vaccine beliefs and started getting his shots when he turned 18 — and told Congress on Tuesday that it's crucial to counter...
Man's dying wish fulfilled with call from President Trump
WEST HAVEN, Conn. — A terminally ill Connecticut man who's a big supporter of President Donald Trump is getting a bucket list wish fulfilled, with help from his Democratic sister....
Rangers drop another close one to a playoff contender
DALLAS — David Quinn had been encouraged by the way the Rangers had competed against playoff contenders of late. But they still don’t have any wins to show for it....
Measles patient violated quarantine to go to gym: prosecutors
A Wisconsin man is facing criminal charges after he allegedly defied health officials' orders to stay away from the public because he had the measles. Jeffery Murawski, 57, was ordered by...
Edwin Diaz insists he's not miffed at Mets over contract renewal
JUPITER, Fla. — Edwin Diaz insisted he had no hard feelings regarding the Mets renewing his contract at $607,425 instead of being able to reach an agreement with his new...
How the Nets' DeMarre Carroll stood tall by taking a seat
DeMarre Carroll has fully embraced a bench role for the Nets this season after serving almost exclusively as a starter over his previous five NBA campaigns. Carroll, who has come...
Hudson Yards is finally ready to revamp Midtown West
How the West was won! Hudson Yards is here after a dozen years of planning and $16 billion of construction — and Manhattan won’t be the same. The first half...
Seton Hall not only Big East team in March Madness trouble
Has Seton Hall lost its legs? You often hear former college basketball head coaches and players say that the sure signs of “fatigue” late in a game or late in...
Baby in stroller rides the subway alone after caretaker becomes ill
A one-year-old boy in a stroller wound up riding a Manhattan train all by himself Tuesday evening when the adult with him got ill, police said. The baby's male caretaker,...
Dems will include condemnation of anti-Muslim rhetoric in resolution
The resolution being drafted by Democratic House leadership in response to freshman Rep. Ilhan Omar’s controversial statements about Israel will be updated to include a condemnation of anti-Muslim rhetoric. House...
Inside 'no-name' Keith Mitchell's incredible win at Honda Classic
ORLANDO, Fla. — You don’t know Keith Mitchell, and that’s OK. You may or may not get to know him a little bit more depending on his results going forward,...
Warriors draft first woman into NBA 2K league
NEW YORK — After over three hours of sitting, waiting and stressing, Chiquita Evans heard her name called. She stood, smiled and put on a Warriors cap, striding to the...
Dems have only themselves to blame for Ilhan Omar’s anti-Semitic comments
With zero apologies to the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, the chickens of the Democratic Party are coming home to roost. Dems are now squawking mad over the overtly anti-Semitic comments of...
NYPD towed parked cars to free up spaces for its flag-football game
The NYPD blocked off parking spaces in upper Manhattan and “relocated” about 30 civilian cars for what Police Commissioner James O’Neill on Tuesday called a “special event” — the department’s...
Jason Day could be one to beat at Arnold Palmer Invitational
The Florida Swing kicked off with some fireworks last week at the Honda Classic when Keith Mitchell drained a 15-foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole to claim his first...
Ilhan Omar will remain on the House of Foreign Affairs Committee
Rep. Ilhan Omar will keep her position on the House Foreign Affairs Committee despite demands that she step down for making remarks considered anti-Semitic. Rep. Eliot Engel (D-Bronx), the committee...
Brooklyn Dem boss says he'll oppose effort to remove Felder
Brooklyn Democratic Party chairman Frank Seddio said Tuesday he’ll oppose any move to oust rebel state Sen. Simcha Felder from the party. Felder, who represents several largely ultra-Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods...
Devils' streak of futility continues vs. Blue Jackets
The Devils dominated much of the game, but still can't find the winning formula when it comes to the Blue Jackets. Cam Atkinson and Artemi Panarin scored in a shootout...
Hedge fund can't support CEO of Victoria's Secret parent, suggests splitting roles
Les Wexner, the man behind the Victoria’s Secret Angels, is holding the beleaguered bra-maker back. That was the message of a seven-page letter to Victoria’s Secret parent company L Brands...
Dems hit Pecker with request for docs in new Trump probe
They’re in the crosshairs again. National Enquirer parent company American Media Inc., CEO David Pecker and Editorial Director Dylan Howard are among the 81 people and groups hit with a...
Greg Meeks emerges as front-runner for next chair of Queens Democratic Party
Veteran Rep. Greg Meeks has emerged as a front-runner to become the next chairman of the Queens Democratic Party, sources said Tuesday night. Meeks, the 11-term congressman first elected in...
Islanders survive but may have lost their starting goalie
For a long time, things were constantly breaking in the Islanders’ favor. No more. Not for a while now. The team is going through just about its toughest stretch of...
Out magazine owner owes more than $100K in unpaid ad commissions
Pride Media, owner of Out magazine, has a new problem to solve — unpaid advertising commissions owed to a publishing partner. That news comes even as Out appears to be...
Michael Cohen won't make a dime on book full of his House testimony
A Michael Cohen instant book in his own words hit Tuesday — but the fixer-turned-President Trump-antagonist will reap no gain. Diversion Books said it crashed “Cohen’s House Testimony: The Complete...
Company offers new way to buy into the real estate game
An enterprising woman is investing in properties with the goal of creating a publicly traded REIT. For now, Janine Yorio, chief executive officer of Compound, says accredited investors can plunk...
Tesla will be fine without Elon Musk as CEO: shareholder
Tesla’s largest outside shareholder thinks the automaker will be just fine if the Securities and Exchange Commission decides to oust Elon Musk from his role as chief executive officer. “We...
Examining potential free-agent pass rushers for the Jets
The list of free-agent pass rushers looked so attractive just a few weeks ago. Now, it’s a lot flimsier. As teams doled out franchise tags before Tuesday’s deadline, pass rusher...
My students know they’re in charge — and there's nothing I can do
In my school, law and order have gone the way of the slide rule. I am a math teacher at a middle school in Flushing, Queens, and two months ago,...
DOJ staffers 'not impressed' with features of T-Mobile, Sprint merger
Prominent Department of Justice staffers are privately pooh-poohing aspects of T-Mobile’s $26.5 billion deal to buy rival Sprint — raising the potential it will face headwinds, The Post has learned....
Forbes list: Bezos on top, Zuckerberg tumbles and Kylie Jenner makes history
Move over, Zuck. Forbes has designated 21-year-old Kylie Jenner the “youngest self-made billionaire of all time,” despite her ties to the famous and wealthy family behind the Kardashian empire. In...
Hudson Yards' new complex is a gorgeous sight to behold
Get ready to be wowed. Related has perfected its chops since it hosted an opening gala at the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle on Feb. 4, 2004. Next week,...
Graham: Trump thinks GOP senators opposing emergency declaration are 'playing with fire'
President Trump warned that Republicans who choose to defy him on his immigration-emergency declaration are taking a big risk, according to Sen. Lindsey Graham, who met with the president Tuesday....
Zion Williamson sits again as Duke survives major upset scare
DURHAM, N.C. — No. 4 Duke again didn't have Zion Williamson. The Blue Devils also didn't have their best version of Cameron Reddish — and for a few uneasy minutes...
Men injured by tractor falling through bridge remain hospitalized
Two men were seriously injured when a snow-clearing tractor fell through a concrete footbridge and landed on top a van in New Jersey, officials said Tuesday. Hawthorne Public Works employee...
White player suspended for using slur toward mostly black school ahead of playoff game
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A North Carolina high school basketball playoff game already mired in controversy took another turn when a player for the predominantly white school was suspended for targeting...
Yankees should take serious look at status of this free agent
TAMPA — Step 1 is to stay in the loop. The Yankees’ heretofore tranquil spring training took a notable turn for the worse Tuesday afternoon when Luis Severino’s first scheduled...
21 horses have died at legendary Santa Anita track since December
ARCADIA, Calif. — A filly that suffered a catastrophic injury during training Tuesday and was euthanized was the 21st horse to die this winter at a storied Southern California racetrack...
Chris Watts' daughter pleaded for her life before being suffocated to death: attorney
"Please Daddy, don't do to me what you just did to CeCe." Those were the chilling last words of 4-year-old Bella Watts — who was suffocated to death by her...
White women called cops on man 'gardening while black': suit
A Michigan man claims three white women falsely accused him of various crimes for months to keep him away from a public park, in what he says is a case...
NYPD lieutenant accused of skirting law to help her ex's dad
An NYPD lieutenant allegedly tried to pull strings to downgrade a felony charge against her ex-boyfriend’s father, who was busted for strangling a tennis racket-wielding man in a Brooklyn road-rage...
Teen found dead of possible suicide on school campus
ALISO VIEJO, Calif. — Authorities say they've found the body of a 13-year-old boy who may have committed suicide on a Southern California school campus. The Orange County Sheriff's Department...
Giants bad stretch continues with Cameron Maybin DUI arrest
A bad week for the San Francisco Giants continues to get worse. Outfielder Cameron Maybin was arrested on a DUI charge Friday morning in Scottsdale, Arizona, where the team has...
MLB nears deal for 26-man roster in 2020, other rule tweaks
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball and the players' union are near an agreement to expand active rosters by one to 26 starting in 2020 as part of a deal...
Corey Johnson offers a serious vision for fixing the MTA
It takes a fresh approach to solve a stale problem. For more than a year, as the subway and bus system fell apart, Gov. Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio blamed...
We got our plan to open a good school ok’d — but the charter cap leaves our kids in limbo
For more than a year, a team led by East Side House Settlement, where I serve as executive director, has worked with community partners including local hospitals and labor unions,...
Aaron Hicks 'making progress' on achy back but return date iffy
TAMPA — Aaron Hicks says his back is feeling better, but he doesn’t know when he will return to the lineup. The switch-hitting center fielder missed his second straight game...
How Team Trump is keeping promises on trade
Last Friday, President Trump unveiled his grand strategy for American prosperity: the 2019 Trade Policy Agenda. This forward-looking report from the US Trade Representative maps out America’s deliverance from the...
Man pleads guilty to killing wife, taking kids to dump her body
A Texas man pleaded guilty to killing his wife and then taking his kids on a road trip to dump her body, according to reports. Jonathan Allee, 31, agreed to...
This isn’t even a wrist-slap over Omar’s anti-Semitic tropes
The House of Representatives votes Wednesday on a resolution that’s billed as a slap at Rep. Ilhan Omar over her persistent anti-Semitic remarks — but it doesn’t even mention her....
Alleged wife killer also hatched plans to kill his parents, ex claims
The ex-girlfriend of accused wife killer Rod Covlin testified Tuesday that the cad hatched three separate plots to murder his parents — including donning blackface to ambush his own mother....
'Good Girls' star Retta has hope for character Ruby's marriage
NBC’s “Good Girls” has been called “Breaking Bad with Women” — so that would make series star Retta its version of “Breaking Bad” chemistry maestro Walter White. “I was pre-med...
Cops shoot man who claimed he had a gun in Harlem
Police shot a man who claimed he had a gun when they responded to a 911 call in Harlem Tuesday evening, law-enforcement sources said. The suspect -- identified by police...
NYC’s ‘progress’ in cutting school suspensions comes at the expense of education
New York City has made vast “progress” in rolling back school discipline — which is a loss for everyone except the ideologues who demanded it. To be fair, the decline...
Yeah, this looks like a border crisis
More than 76,000 migrants crossed the southern border illegally last month, the highest number in 12 years. So much for all those media “fact checks” arguing that there’s no emergency...
Nets' new backup-guard tandem will get at least one more look
Not many NBA teams boast a backup-guard tandem as versatile and talented as the one the Nets employed Monday night. In coach Kenny Atkinson’s latest lineup configuration, Caris LeVert shifted...
Dogs are slobbering all over NYC's restaurants, and diners are pissed
When Melodee Leiderman got a toy schnauzer last year, the Upper East Sider’s first bit of business was upping the number of guests when she made restaurant reservations. “I just...
Mom stabbed student after teen tasered her daughter at Harlem school: cops
A 14-year-old girl tasered a 13-year-old girl during a fight at a Harlem school Tuesday -- prompting the younger teen's mom to then stab her daughter's attacker, police sources said....
FDA chief Scott Gottlieb steps down after nearly 2 years
WASHINGTON — Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb is stepping down after nearly two years leading the agency's response to a host of public health challenges, including the opioid...
Man trying to slide down handrail dies when stunt goes wrong
A 26-year-old Texas fiancé died following a stunt in which he attempted to slide down a handrail and fell, police said. The victim, who was identified as Kyle Wolf, suffered...
Voters believe Michael Cohen more than Donald Trump: poll
American voters trust Michael Cohen more than President Trump, according to a new Quinnipiac poll. The university asked people on both sides of the aisle who was more believable in...
These foods are keeping you awake at night
We all know to avoid caffeine for a good night’s sleep — but it’s not the only dietary z’s disrupter. With daylight saving time around the corner, Dr. Neomi Shah,...
Crappy hospital food is finally getting a gourmet makeover
Doctors are always telling people to clean up their diets — so you’d think hospitals would serve some decent salads. But that’s rarely the case, says Patty Sobol, an executive...
Ocasio-Cortez refuses to immediately back Bernie Sanders for president
Don’t call them comrades. Democratic socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez refused to immediately endorse fellow lefty heartthrob Bernie Sanders’ run for president. Ocasio-Cortez told NY1’s Errol Lewis that she skipped Sanders' presidential...
This Nintendo game designer doesn't take sick days, works on IV drips
He could definitely use one of Super Mario's power-ups. Masahiro Sakurai — famous for directing Nintendo's hit Super Smash Bros. games — revealed that instead of taking sick days, he...
Where to eat the best food on a stick in NYC
We'll get right to the point: Skewer dishes, which long suffered from a lowly reputation in the Big Apple’s trend-driven food hierarchy, now carry the biggest stick in town. Skewers...
Statue of Liberty climber says she shouldn't go to jail
The immigrant rights activist convicted of climbing the Statue of Liberty last summer says she shouldn’t get any jail time. Therese “Patricia” Okoumou, who scaled the national monument in protest...
Kyler Murray backlash arrives: 'Worst' reports exec's ever heard
Kyler Murray has not yet quashed the height concerns, yet another is popping up. Though unease over Murray's 5-foot-10 frame has recently been overshadowed by his eye-popping athleticism, the Heisman...
Model claims Miami hotspot told her no 'fatties' allowed
A plus-size model says a Miami hotspot tried to ban larger women from partying -- telling her no "fatties" were allowed inside. Naomie Chaput, who is also known as Nao,...
State regulators subpoena Trump Organization's insurance broker
State regulators have subpoenaed the Trump Organization's longtime insurance broker -- and they've also started looking into past policies and claims involving President Trump's family business -- as part of...
Italy may be forced to import olive oil after wild winter
Italy may soon have to do the unthinkable -- import olive oil because of a crop-killing frost. There was a 57 percent production plunge in the culinary must-have this past...
Inconsistent Josh Ho-Sang gets latest Islanders second chance
It took a stark bit of candor from Barry Trotz to put the next chapter in the saga of Josh Ho-Sang into perspective. “To stay in the league — not...
City student suspensions drop 50 percent: report
City school suspensions have plunged 50 percent in the past six years, a new study shows — and critics say it’s proof that the Education Department has gone soft on...
Men convicted in NCAA corruption scandal get less than a year in prison
Three men convicted of corrupting the NCAA by paying young basketball players to attend Adidas-sponsored colleges, were all sentenced to under a year in prison Tuesday. Ex-Adidas exec James Gatto...
Jets target Trey Flowers will join Landon Collins in free agency
Landon Collins is headed to the free-agent market. The soon-to-be ex-Giants safety was not hit with a franchise tag by Tuesday's 4 p.m. deadline, and he'll join some big-name free...
Who will be Giants' Landon Collins replacement?
The Giants need a new strong safety, with Landon Collins — their starter the past four seasons — set to become a free agent. There is no one on the...
4-year-old boy playing with neighbor's dog gets arm ripped off
Authorities in Utah say a husky attacked a 4-year-old boy, ripped off his arm and presumably swallowed the now-missing limb, according to reports. The child, whose identity hasn't been released,...
Hot cocoa can help reduce MS fatigue: study
A cup of cocoa is not just a sweet treat. Apparently it can even help people who suffer from multiple sclerosis, according to a new study. The study from Oxford...
It's Speaker Ocasio-Cortez now and other commentary
Conservative: Anti-Semitism Resolution an Outright Joke The Federalist’s David Harsanyi charges that the Democratic resolution condemning anti-Semitism, to be voted on Wednesday, is just “a useless and transparent attempt to...
Little girl cries over her best friend, a squash
A 3-year-old girl from Fresno, California, made "friends" with a squash, unaware that her parents had bought it to be served with dinner. Fortunately, the family decided to spare the...
Goldman Sachs is easing its historically formal dress code
Goldman Sachs is loosening up. The Wall Street behemoth issued a company-wide memo to its 36,000 employees Tuesday saying it will be relaxing its historically uptight, business-formal dress code, reports...
Man who killed DJ Jinx Paul in hit-and-run won't get jail time
The man accused in the hit-and-run death of popular Brooklyn radio host DJ Jinx has pleaded guilty in a deal that will not require him to do any jail time,...
Trump on Dems' extensive probe of his life: 'It's a disgrace'
President Trump on Tuesday afternoon continued his assault on House Democrats' efforts to investigate virtually every aspect of his political, professional and personal life. "They want to [investigate me] instead...
Michael Bloomberg says he won't run for president in 2020 but could beat Trump
Mike Bloomberg said Tuesday he would not run for the White House in an opinion piece in which he ripped President Trump as “a con” whose first term will be...
Ocasio-Cortez calls US war in Afghanistan 'disastrous + wrong'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is calling the US invasion of Afghanistan “disastrous+wrong” -- even though it came in response to the terror attacks on 9/11. "I remember a time when it...
These airlines are the worst for the environment
The world's top airlines are doing too little in the fight against global warming, a study has found, and these airlines are the worst culprits.
Men and women reveal the financial costs of their affairs
Kit, 49, an English professor from Minnesota, who married in 1996, says staying married makes more financial sense. However, he also says he has grown bored in his marriage. He...
FDNY inspector filed false violations: officials
A former FDNY inspector was arrested Tuesday for filing false reports after officials said he issued summonses to properties that he never visited. The Department of Investigation said cellphone records...
Teen charged in broad-daylight gang shooting can't outrun The Post
The teen charged in a broad-daylight shooting that sent bullets whizzing past a terrified little girl on a Bronx sidewalk was able to dodge jail — but he couldn’t escape...
Bryce Harper disregards tampering, sends loud message to Mike Trout
Bryce Harper made sure he signed the largest contract in baseball history. Soon, he hopes he won't even be the highest-paid player in the Phillies outfield. As the newest superstar...
Passengers frantically escape from plane after fire alarm goes off
Dramatic video captured a mad scramble to safety by passengers aboard an Air China flight from Beijing to Los Angeles after it made an emergency landing in Russia over fears...
Accused subway slasher threatened to cut out eyes of Walgreens worker
A razor blade is apparently his weapon of choice. A man accused of yelling “you white bitch!” as he slashed a random woman’s cheek with a razor blade on a...
Teenage girls do more homework and household chores than boys: study
A new study found that when it comes to raising teenagers, girls spend more time on homework and household chores than boys. The Pew Research Center combed through data from...
Facebook bans foreign ads ahead of Indonesia election
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Facebook says it will not allow foreign-funded advertisements for upcoming presidential and legislative elections in Indonesia, the world’s third-largest democracy, hoping to allay concerns that its platform...
Airline no longer requiring female flight attendants to wear makeup
You’ve got to admit, the last state you want to be in on a long haul flight is wearing full coverage foundation with your hair pulled back in a migraine-inducing...
Conforto over Harper? Why Bryce doesn't fit usual Mets narrative
PORT ST. LUCIE -- The answer is not always that they are cheap. The miserly caricature of the Wilpons is the easy trope whenever the Mets fail to acquire a...
Adorable kid dances on treadmill to lose weight
Who says exercise can’t be fun? Watch as this dance-happy kid in Buenos Aires, Argentina, gets groovy on a treadmill. “I recorded my son doing exercises to lose weight,” his...
Scientists explain 'mysterious tracks' on floor of Belize's Great Blue Hole
A giant underwater sinkhole located off the coast of Belize has grown in popularity over the years — for its size, deep blue colors and the mysteries that lie hundreds...
'Blood everywhere': Cruise ship rocked by extreme wind gust
The Norwegian Cruise Line is blaming a strong, sudden gust of wind for tilting the Norwegian Escape on Sunday night, an incident reportedly responsible for injuring multiple passengers. “Just before...
Over 700 dogs rescued from 'extreme hoarding' conditions at puppy mill
More than 700 dogs were rescued after being discovered in abysmal conditions at a puppy mill south of Atlanta, Georgia according to local animal groups. Rescue teams were reportedly on...
Asylum seekers, migrant crossings surged at Mexico border
A stunning 76,103 asylum seekers were nabbed at the southern border in February, more than double the 36,751 held the same month a year earlier and a number on pace...
AI trained to identify lung cancer is now as smart as a pathologist
As AI continues to permeate just about every aspect of our lives, we’re now beginning to see some serious advances in the ability of computer systems to diagnose various diseases....
Sisters lost in woods for 44 hours left home to seek 'adventure'
Two young sisters who went missing from their Northern California home — surviving 44 hours in a cold and rainy forest — said in an interview broadcast Tuesday that they...
Pacman Jones made a run for it in wild, crude casino arrest
Adam "Pacman" Jones is still putting up impressive numbers. Last week, he registered more criminal charges (eight) than games played (seven) this past season. In the latest run-in for the...
Giant asteroids are way harder to blow up than we think: scientists
Giant asteroids hurling their way towards Earth are harder to destroy than scientists --or Hollywood screenwriters -- previously thought, according to new research. John Hopkins researchers found that asteroids couldn’t...
How social-media influencers are making your kids fat
Limiting your children’s Instagram time could help keep them healthier. Social-media “influencers” can drive kids to consume unhealthy foods, according to a new study in the peer-reviewed journal Pediatrics. But...
Knicks try new strategy to break Kevin Knox out of funk
PHOENIX — It was a night Kevin Knox found some efficiency as coach David Fizdale embarked on a new plan to get him more post-ups. On the game’s first possession...
Record number of Americans died from alcohol, drugs and suicide in 2017
More than 150,000 Americans – a record number -- died due to alcohol, drugs and suicide in 2017, according to a troubling new analysis. The figure, 151,845, is more than...
Athletic women likely to have more sexual partners
Sporty women notch up many more lovers than couch potatoes, research says. They are 73 percent more likely to have slept with at least 10 partners than those who shun...
Death toll rises in Alabama tornadoes' wake
The 23 people — ranging in age from 6 to 89 — who lost their lives in a series of tornadoes that ripped though Alabama included seven members of an...
Nearly 30K pounds of beef recalled over 'extraneous materials'
A beef company has recalled about 30,000 pounds of meat shipped nationwide over concerns that it may be contaminated with “extraneous materials.” Washington Beef LLC issued the recall on Saturday,...
'Like I was his boyfriend': Mats Zuccarello reveals adorable Rangers love
DALLAS — Once the trade finally happened, Mats Zuccarello was looking forward to this day, when he would get to see his old teammates again and even play against them...
House Democrats poised to request Trump's tax returns
President Trump railed about “PRESIDENTIAL HARASSMENT!” on Twitter Tuesday, but his anger did not deter Democratic lawmakers, who were poised to ask the Treasury Department for a decade of the...
Carrying multiple handbags is high fashion now
The fashion industry is doubling down on double-bagging. For the past few seasons, the late legend Karl Lagerfeld styled his Chanel catwalkers with two handbags instead of one. (His final...
'My skin was burning': Mom has severe allergic reaction to vaping
A mom who was left with painful burn-like rashes all over her body after a serious allergic reaction to vaping for the first time is now calling for tougher regulations.
Heroes save nearly 30 whales stranded near beach
The residents of Stewart Island, New Zealand, jumped into action when nearly 30 whales became stranded in the shallow waters at one of their beaches. Fortunately, they were able to...
Woman cyclist stopped during race — because she caught up to the men
Let the lady pass, gents. A champion female cyclist was forced to stop during a prestigious race in Belgium — because she caught up to the male competition that started...
Marijuana legalization has boosted chip, cookie and ice cream sales
Here’s something getting a nice high from recreational marijuana: snack food sales. Potato chip, cookie and ice cream sales all increased in Colorado, Oregon and Washington as recreational marijuana became...
Just how badly did Dave Gettleman blow the Landon Collins exit?
Dave Gettleman has a plan. He has to have a plan, right? Exactly what is that plan? Chasing a Super Bowl with a 38-year-old Eli Manning, who counts $23.2 million...
Video shows Alabama high school students using n-word, anti-Semitic slurs
White Alabama high school students were caught using racist and anti-Semitic slurs in a disturbing video that has sparked an investigation by school officials. "Without the Holocaust, what would the...
Rob Gronkowski gets handsy with girlfriend on vacation
Rob Gronkowski and Camille Kostek are having the time of their lives in Cabo.
Deadly tornadoes rip through Alabama
Multiple tornadoes touchdown in Alabama, killing at least 23 people, including three children.
Ariana Grande has a new love: Starbucks' Cloud Macchiato
Ariana Grande is crushing hard — and as the powerhouse pop star is wont to do, she's hyping her latest hookup on Twitter. Relax, Arianators, it's not a tall drink...
Luis Severino to miss opener — and now Yankees cross fingers
TAMPA — Luis Severino was stuffed into the Carl Pavano Memorial MRI tube before he could make his first exhibition start on Tuesday, and thanks to inflammation in his right...
NYC Council Speaker proposes breaking up the MTA
He wants to take a “BAT” to the MTA. City Council Speaker Corey Johnson on Tuesday proposed breaking up the state-run Metropolitan Transportation Authority and transferring city trains and buses...
Giants let Landon Collins know they're done with him
The Giants have moved on from Landon Collins, depriving their roster of one of its most forceful defensive players. General manager Dave Gettleman declined to use the franchise tag on...
The UK is about to make it harder to watch porn
Free porn fans in Britain are about to get carded. Beginning early next month, X-rated sites like PornHub and YouPorn will be required to obtain birthday information from UK residents...
Golfer gets accused of cheating, head-butts rival through window
https://twitter.com/Darren20041950/status/1102496709568008192 Mike won on the 19th hole, too. A South African golf tournament turned ugly when one competitor accused the presumed winner, named Mike, of cheating at the bar afterward....
Suspect arrested in mistaken-identity slaying of Brooklyn teen
Cops have busted the man wanted for the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old Brooklyn boy -- and say they have new evidence that points to a motive in the slaying....
Clintons accused of nepotism by former adviser in new tell-all
A Democratic foreign policy adviser wrote in a new book that Bill and Hillary Clinton were guilty of nepotism, dishonesty and vindictiveness nearly two decades ago when she served as...
Can you spot the dog in this burning log?
Is this is a sign from above? The face of a dog appeared in a burning log at a temple in the Kalkaji area of New Delhi, India. Local worshipers...
Explosives found in packages at major London transit hubs
UK police have launched a terror investigation after bombs were sent to three London-area transit hubs. Officials found packages containing explosives at Heathrow Airport, London City Airport and the Waterloo...
Sonny Gray: Yankees insisted on 's--tty' pitch that ruined me
Sonny Gray is starting a new chapter of his career in Cincinnati, searching for the All-Star form he held in Oakland. And if it wasn't for a season-and-a-half pit stop...
Vince McMahon is sabotaging WWE's recent promise
It's been more than a month since the McMahon family promised they would bring change to WWE — and that the fans would become The Authority. Sure, there have been...
HBO releases trailer for final season of 'Game of Thrones'
The official trailer for the final season of “Game of Thrones” was released Tuesday — and it promised a dragon-packed climax to the popular HBO fantasy series. The 2-minute clip...
Professor's incredible act of kindness for student
When Wayne Hayer couldn’t find a babysitter for his 5-month-old daughter Assata, he remembered a promise his Morehouse College professor had made him. Mathematics professor Nathan Alexander, at the Atlanta-based...
Karl Lagerfeld’s final Chanel show filled with stars, emotion
In the most emotional and highly anticipated event of fashion month, the Chanel show took place in Paris this morning at its traditional time and venue, but without its iconic...
Teen charged after playing dangerous 'prank' on stepfather
A Wisconsin teenager reportedly admitted putting cow tranquilizers in his stepfather’s energy drinks because he thought it would be funny.
The Celtics' fall off a cliff reaches the 'toxic' level
The additions of a healthy Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward to a young Celtics core allowed Boston to envision another duck boat parade. Now, it's hard to imagine the NBA's...
Israeli spacecraft snaps out-of-this-world selfie during moon voyage
Shalom from space! An Israeli spacecraft snapped a photo of itself from 23,000 miles above Earth on Tuesday as it orbits the planet ahead of its planned trip to the...
Mollie Tibbetts' accused killer wants trial moved to less-white area
The undocumented immigrant charged with the murder of University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts wants to have his trial moved to a county where there’s more minority representation. Attorneys for...
US white supremacists spread propaganda at 'record-setting rate' last year
NEW YORK — White supremacist groups in the US tried to spread their propaganda at a record-setting rate last year, increasingly picking targets beyond college campuses, a Jewish civil rights...
Twitter critics: Will Smith's skin is too light for this biopic
Will Smith can play a blue-skinned genie in “Aladdin,” but don’t ask him to play somebody “too black.” The Oscar-nominated actor has faced backlash after Deadline reported that he will...
English town's cheeky claim to fame
One English town was hit with plenty of full moons last weekend after a group of nearly 200 British naturalists gathered to beat the record for most naked people on...
Archaeologists discover sealed Mayan cave of ancient offerings
MEXICO CITY — Mexican archaeologists said Monday they have found a cave at the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza with offerings of about 200 ceramic vessels in nearly untouched condition....
Blaze rips through 3-story homes in the Bronx
A towering fire ripped through two Bronx homes Tuesday morning, an FDNY spokesman said. The fire broke out shortly after 5:30 a.m. and affected two three-story homes — 1074 Boston...
Ex-Jets star accused of lewd conduct by 77-year-old while out on bail
The spiraling tale of Kellen Winslow Jr. is only getting worse. The 10-year NFL pro and former Jets tight end is facing more charges, these for lewd conduct, for incidents...
Kenny Atkinson is buzzing around NBA: 'Elite, fabulous'
Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle, who has won both an NBA title and an NBA Coach of the Year Award, gushed over the job Nets coach Kenny Atkinson has done rehabilitating...
Ocasio-Cortez questions Congress' planned rebuke of Omar's remarks
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Tuesday questioned the Democratic leadership of the House for planning a public rebuke of Rep. Ilhan Omar's anti-Semitic statements, saying no such action was taken when...
ISIS fighters, civilians surrender in Syria
The capture of Baghouz would mark the end of IS territorial control in the region and deal a death blow to the "caliphate", which once covered huge swathes of Syria...
Man pays to release impounded car, then throws Molotov cocktails at it
A Florida hothead allegedly hurled Molotov cocktails at his own impounded car — after forking over the $300 to get the vehicle out of the lot, according to reports. Ayub...
Jessica Mendoza: ESPN helped push me to take Mets job
Brodie Van Wagenen isn’t just changing the Mets on the field, the new general manager is also revamping the front office. A day after the team announced it hired Al...
LeBron James' viral moments coming for all the wrong reasons
The Lakers' season is unraveling, and LeBron James seems to have one eye on the wine list. Two weeks, two wins and five losses since James announced he was activating...
Luka Dončić sinks half-court shot against the Brooklyn Nets
Rookie Luka Dončić hit an impressive 3-pointer from the half-court line during the Dallas Mavericks versus the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Unfortunately, the Mavericks still lost the...
Trump calls Democrats 'stone cold CRAZY' as probes pile up
President Trump on Tuesday called top House Democrats "stone cold CRAZY" for requesting documents from 81 people as part of sprawling investigations into his administration, campaign and finances. "Now that...
Reporter revels in 'freedom' to wear braids on-air for first time
Natural hair? It’s time we all care. Longtime television journalist AJ Walker recently switched up her on-camera look, swapping her short, straightened mane for long braids. The investigative reporter for...
Queens toddler's death ruled a homicide
The death of a 1-year-old Queens girl was classified as a homicide on Tuesday — just over five months after the child was discovered "with severe body trauma" inside her...
Ocasio-Cortez aide accused of funneling $1M into private accounts
A conservative government watchdog group filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission accusing Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's top aide of funneling $1 million in donations into his private accounts in...
Man charged with setting fire to Planned Parenthood clinic in Missouri
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A 42-year-old Columbia, Missouri, man has been charged with trying to burn down a local Planned Parenthood clinic last month, federal prosecutors said Monday. Wesley Brian...
Two of NFL's most maddening quarterbacks headed to uncertain limbo
They were both top-10 picks and both teased their respective franchises enough to create expectations neither could live up to. And now Blake Bortles and Ryan Tannehill seem both headed...
Ocasio-Cortez is a 'pompous little twit': ex-Greenpeace president
The former president of Greenpeace Canada slammed Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as a “pompous little twit” for advocating the so-called Green New Deal. Patrick Moore, who left Greenpeace after 15 years...
Cohen's lawyer asked Team Trump about possible pardon after FBI raid
Michael Cohen's lawyer talked about a potential pardon with attorneys for President Trump last spring -- and now the discussions are part of a sweeping investigation by House Democrats, according...
'Captain Marvel' review: An aimless superhero slog
The latest instance of Marvel Studios wringing out every last drop of ink they can is “Captain Marvel.” Never heard of her? That’s because this is the character’s first appearance...
8-year-old boy punched by stranger inside subway station: cops
An 8-year-old boy was punched in the head by a violent stranger with "blotchy" skin and an injured eye inside a Financial District train station, police said Tuesday. The Brooklyn...
Ex-truck driver repeatedly dumped toxic waste near national park
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A former truck driver has pleaded guilty to illegally dumping tankers of toxic waste near South Carolina's only national park. The State reports 44-year-old Michael Greene admitted...
FBI investigating assassination threat against Rep. Ilhan Omar
The FBI is investigating an assassination threat against Rep. Ilhan Omar found scrawled on a bathroom stall in Minnesota, according to a report. An image posted on Instagram last month...
King Kong Bundy, legendary WWE heel, dead at 61
King Kong Bundy — the 6-foot-4, 458-pound pro-wrestling bad guy who smothered his opponents with his signature “avalanche splash” finisher — has died. He was 61. Bundy was born Christopher...
Papa John's reaches settlement with Papa John
Papa John’s International has reached a settlement agreement with its founder, John Schnatter, a filing on Tuesday showed, signaling an end to the acrimonious battle between the pizza chain and...
Japan court grants bail for former Nissan boss
TOKYO — The Tokyo District Court approved the release of former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn on $8.9 million bail on Tuesday, although the end of his four months of detention...
DJ Tiësto wants to turn your next workout into a dance party
Tiësto’s in the house! The superstar DJ — and recent investor in cardio-dance sensation 305 Fitness — has composed his first original mix for the brand’s new, full-length home-workout video,...
Pit bull teaches himself to sled
This dog from Chicopee, Massachusetts, knows how to have a good time in the snow. Harley, a 3-year-old pit bull, reportedly taught himself to sled using a trash can lid....
Thief stole Remy Martin liquor bottle worth $4K: cops
SEEKONK, Mass. — Police are searching for a thief with expensive taste in Massachusetts. Chris Gasbarro's Fine Wine and Spirits in Seekonk says someone stole a $4,000 bottle of the...
KFC launches restaurant to honor Communist hero in China
BEIJING — Fast-food chain KFC is memorializing a popular Chinese Communist hero with restaurant decor extolling his deeds, in a rare matching of an iconic American brand with Communist propaganda....
Protest over Stephon Clark shooting ends with 80 arrests
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Police said a protest over the shooting of an unarmed black man by Sacramento police ended with at least 80 arrests, including of clergy and a reporter....
Jose Canseco: I can make Tim Tebow a home-run machine
Jose Canseco wants to help Tim Tebow transform into a true power hitter — just not in the way you might think. Canseco, a self-proclaimed steroid user during his major...
Footprints in snow led police from stolen car right to suspect
HACKENSACK, N.J. — Police in New Jersey say footprints in the snow led them from a crashed stolen car to the man suspected of stealing the car. Hackensack Police Capt....
Man with unlicensed gun accidentally shoots self in genitals: cops
An Indiana man was hospitalized last week after accidentally shooting himself in the penis with an unlicensed handgun, police said in a press release. Mark Anthony Jones, 46, told authorities...
The one stat that will help you pick any conference tournament
On Monday, we alerted you to this week’s start of college basketball conference tournament action. While all the major TV conferences still have one more week of regular-season action left,...
The Lakers aren't even best team in LA as free fall continues
LOS ANGELES — Danilo Gallinari scored 23 points, Lou Williams added 21 and the Clippers dealt another blow to the Lakers' fading playoff hopes with a 113-105 victory Monday night....
Yankees executive takes unlikely path from police to pinstripes
TAMPA — The biggest save of Dan Giese’s professional life occurred in San Diego, although not at PETCO Park. “I was on patrol at 4 in the morning,” Giese recalled...
Notorious 1970s serial killer 'The Machete Murderer' dead at 85
LOS ANGELES — Juan Corona, who gained the nickname "The Machete Murderer" for hacking to death dozens of migrant farm laborers in California in the early 1970s, has died. He...
Trump blasts latest Ilhan Omar comments: 'A dark day for Israel!'
President Trump on Monday blasted Rep. Ilhan Omar’s latest controversial statement about Israel, calling it a “dark day” for the country. “Representative Ilhan Omar is again under fire for her...
High school kids turn Newport Beach home into anti-Semitic 'Animal House'
A group of high school students in California turned a Newport Beach residence into the anti-Semitic "Animal House" — adorning it with a giant swastika made out of red solo...
The Knicks are again the worst team in the NBA
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Knicks didn’t play horribly Monday, but they became the NBA’s worst team again nevertheless. The Knicks dropped a 115-108 decision to the resurgent Kings at Golden...
Ocasio-Cortez defends Ilhan Omar's tweets about Israel
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took to Twitter on Monday night to once again defend Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar over the comments she keeps making about Israel — which have been deemed...
Rising Texas A&M will avenge loss to struggling SEC foe
Texas A&M and South Carolina (SECN, 7 p.m. ET) are teams going in completely opposite directions. The Aggies have covered six of their past eight games, going 5-3 straight up...
Man facing 24 rape charges may have faked death at California beach
MONTEREY, Calif. — Northern California authorities say a Scottish man facing rape charges at home may have faked his death last week off the Carmel coast. The Los Angeles Times...
Parents of dead West Point cadet allowed to retrieve his sperm
WEST POINT, N.Y. — The parents of a 21-year-old West Point cadet fatally injured in a skiing accident raced the clock to get a judge's permission to retrieve his sperm...