March 20, 2019
Video shows man slug random woman on Brooklyn street
Cops are looking for a man who confronted a random woman on the street in Brooklyn and socked her in the head, cops said. The man went up to the...
Nets' D’Angelo Russell returning to LA with his star never brighter
LOS ANGELES — D’Angelo Russell got traded away by the Lakers, who were chasing stars. He’ll come back to face them Friday as just that. The All-Star guard has the...
St. John's can't even get out of the First Four
DAYTON, Ohio — St. John’s has said all the right things for weeks, giving all the clichés about a fresh start and unlocking its potential. March, the team said, could...
Bobcat that survived California wildfire dies after being hit by car
LOS ANGELES — Authorities say a bobcat that survived a Southern California wildfire has been hit and killed by a car. The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area tweeted Monday...
Villanova and its two seniors are flying under the radar
HARTFORD — Phil Booth and Eric Paschall have been moonlighting. They are senior starters on Villanova’s basketball team, but they have also spent a good portion of the year lending...
Mom admits plotting girl's death: 'I wanted her to go away'
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. — The mother of a girl who was raped, murdered and dismembered testified Wednesday that she helped plot the attack and carry it out, telling her daughter before...
Florida State won't sneak up on anyone this time
HARTFORD — As a No. 9 seed last year, Florida State busted brackets but still left the NCAA Tournament feeling sick. The Seminoles are back — with a fuel in...
Man brings steer to Petco in test of ‘all leashed pets are welcome’ policy
Don’t have a cow, man — unless it's at Petco. A man and woman from Texas couldn’t help but laugh as they recently walked their leashed steer into a Houston-area Petco to...
New Zealand bans sale of semi-automatic, assault rifles after mosque attacks
New Zealand banned the sale of semi-automatic and assault rifles Thursday after 50 people were killed at two mosques in the country with the weapons. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced...
Trump wants Kraft to celebrate SB win at White House despite prostitution bust
President Trump wants New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft to be at the White House next month when the team comes to celebrate its Super Bowl win, despite his rub-and-tug...
Abilene Christian might not have to face Kentucky star
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — News circulated Wednesday in advance of Thursday’s NCAA Tournament Midwest Region first-round game between No. 2 seed Kentucky and Abilene Christian, a No. 15 seed playing in...
The absence that could make LSU vulnerable to NCAA upset
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — LSU arrived to the NCAA Tournament with its first SEC title in 10 years, with its highest seed in nearly four decades — and without its head...
Schwarzenegger says Trump should terminate McCain attacks
Arnold Schwarzenegger thinks President Trump should terminate his attacks on late-Sen. John McCain, according to a report. "The Terminator" star and former California governor on Wednesday blasted Trump's recent swipes...
Ja Morant's trek from unknown to potential top-3 NBA draft pick
HARTFORD — The question seems outlandish now to those who have seen him play, from the NBA executives who hope to draft him with a top pick come June to...
Donovan Mitchell lights up Knicks as Ntilikina sits again
Frank Ntilikina, the Knicks’ 2017 lottery pick, was held out again while the Westchester County product the franchise bypassed that draft year, Donovan Mitchell, got a chance to be a...
Border Patrol turns to catch and release after flood of migrants
So many asylum seekers have recently crossed the Mexican border into Texas that the Border Patrol has started releasing those it catches. One local official said there were 2,000 more...
The ultimate giant-slayer has some NCAA advice for Iona
He was the best player on the floor that night he will remember forever, the night UMBC shocked the world and made March Madness history as the first 16 seed...
Rape, Bible reading and selfies: Disturbing details revealed about Boston bar abduction
The Massachusetts man charged with abducting a young woman as she left a Boston bar made her read passages of the Bible to him and pose for selfies as he...
Apple emphasizes celebs over gadgets with latest rollouts
Key details of Apple’s big video-streaming launch next week are still under wraps, but one thing has become clear: Hollywood stars are in at the company — and gadgets are...
Trump may cut school funding for military kids to fund border wall
The Trump administration has put forth a plan that, if approved, would take away money from youth education programs and schools attended by the children of US service members —...
Martha Stewart looks to expand brand into new markets
Martha Stewart is putting her fingers in more pies. The domestic diva, once known for signing exclusive deals to sell her home goods at select retailers, is testing out a...
Man trying to break into dental office gets stuck in air conditioning vent
A Long Island man got stuck in an air conditioning vent on Wednesday morning while attempting to break into a dental office, cops said. Sean Maranzino, 32, was discovered by...
Newsweek's Mueller piece highlights the stupidity of news
There’s fake news. And then there is stupid news. This is stupid Newsweek. The magazine, once a well-respected publication, carried a bizarre story last week that had this ridiculous headline:...
What is Fed chair Jerome Powell really worried about?
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is scared. But about what? The Fed wore its emotions on its sleeve Wednesday when it indicated that it won’t push borrowing costs up any...
AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson gets robocall during interview
It was a perfectly staged robocall. AT&T Chief Executive Randall Stephenson was in the middle of a live interview at Washington, DC’s, Economic Club Wednesday when he was dinged mid-sentence...
Epic Games CEO offering $100M in grants for video game creators
This billionaire says the world needs more video games — and he’s putting his money where his mouth is. Tim Sweeney, founder of “Fortnite” developer Epic Games, is offering $100...
US citizen fatally stabs wife at a Japanese divorce court
An American citizen was arrested in Japan Wednesday for allegedly stabbing his wife to death in the lobby of a divorce court. Armed with three knives, the man, identified by...
A fortuitous break helped spur Darnell Edge to FDU stardom
DAYTON, Ohio — Darnell Edge was resigned to his fate. He was going to prep school — not because of grades, but out of necessity. He didn’t have a single...
North Dakota State earns date with Duke after First Four win over N.C. Central
DAYTON, Ohio — Tyson Ward scored 23 points, and North Dakota State advanced to the NCAA Tournament round of 64 with a 78-74 win over North Carolina Central in a...
Man checks under house, finds dozens of rattlesnakes slithering around
A snake removal company in Texas pulled dozens of rattlesnakes from underneath a house in the city of Albany after the homeowner reported seeing just a few of them. The...
Carl Icahn may partner up with Tilman Fertitta for Caesars bid
Billionaire Tilman Fertitta, the owner of the Houston Rockets and Golden Nugget Casino, is gearing up to make a second run at Caesars Entertainment — and he may get help...
It’s been a bumpy 200-year ride for NYC’s historically hated bikes
It was in 1819, 200 years ago, that bicycles first arrived in Manhattan. That means two centuries of brutal battles over what proper physical and social space they deserve. Whether...
Robert Kraft fighting to keep alleged spa tapes from leaking to public
Lawyers have filed jointly for a protective order to prevent law enforcement and prosecutors from releasing any evidence gathered in the investigation
Yankees' Luis Severino 'fine' after test of achy shoulder
Twenty-five tosses from 60 feet on flat ground by the staff ace isn’t much to get excited about, but when Yankees right-hander Luis Severino completed that mundane exercise Wednesday, it...
Giants re-sign special teams ace
The Giants on Wednesday re-signed Nate Stupar, a linebacker who made an impact on special teams in 2018. Stupar, 31, finished last season tied for second among all Giants in...
Panhandler accused of bashing man with pipe gets seven years in prison
A deranged panhandler pleaded guilty Wednesday in Manhattan court for hitting a straphanger in the face with a metal pipe when the man refused to give him money. Geovannie Nieves,...
How breast implants have destroyed women's health: 'It felt like I was poisoned'
Some deflating news: Breast implants are being tied to a rise in autoimmune disorders and other illnesses, prompting a conference next week by the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA...
Survivor of shooter with awful aim speaks out: 'I was in shock'
A Brooklyn man who survived a brazen, broad daylight shooting last week -- thanks to the suspect's awful aiming -- couldn’t believe what was happening when the bullets started flying....
State progressives want Heastie to act on campaign finance now
ALBANY -- Progressive lawmakers called on Democratic leaders Wednesday to stop stalling on taxpayer-funded campaign financing. “We need big money out, and small donors in,” said state Sen. Zellnor Myrie...
Mexico��s new prez has it on Venezuela’s path to doom
In his first 100 days in office, Mexico’s new president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, seems intent on steering the country toward an idealistic, but ultimately ruinous, future. Known as AMLO,...
The drive to change elite-school admissions is all about killing the messenger
My husband graduated from Stuyvesant High School in 1985. Our oldest son graduated in 2017, and our younger son is a freshman there. My husband and our sons are African-American....
It's been a rocky road for longest-linked 'Married at First Sight' couple
Jamie and Doug are celebrating their five-year anniversary.
Le'Veon Bell claims Steelers 'don't treat you like you're human'
Le'Veon Bell isn't done spilling tea on his former team. Speaking with Jennie Vrentas in an interview with Sports Illustrated, the former Steelers running back, who recently inked a four-year,...
Gannett shares jump on hedge fund's confidence in takeover deal
Gannett’s stock popped Wednesday after controversial newspaper conglomerate MNG Enterprises said that hedge fund Oaktree Capital is “highly confident” that MNG can finance a $1.7 billion, hostile takeover of the...
Wife of principal charged with attempting to kill husband
The wife of a California school principal was charged with attempted murder after an incident that left her spouse on life support, officials said. Maria Vides, 39, faces a charge...
City Hall’s bid to save ThriveNYC only made it look even worse
"I have to get back to you” was the answer de Blasio aide David Greenberg kept falling back on at Tuesday’s press conference, which City Hall plainly hoped would resolve...
Albany’s lobbyist love
With March not even over, state lawmakers and Gov. Andrew Cuomo have managed to hold 125 campaign fundraisers in Albany this year, the Times Union reports. The New York Times...
The hidden upside to so many Yankees going down with injuries
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Jacoby Ellsbury is contagious. The player who never plays joined Yankees camp in the past week, and instantly the number of those who will not...
Creeps put 'spy cams' in hotel rooms, livestreamed video online: cops
A pair of creeps were arrested Wednesday in a "spy camera" scheme that recorded 1,600 hotel guests across South Korea -- and livestreamed the footage to online subscribers. The suspects...
Just say No to congestion pricing
Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants new tolls in Manhattan in the name of raising cash for mass transit. But New Yorkers are already overtaxed, overtolled and overburdened. Lawmakers should say “enough”...
Teen steals cab for joyride to Six Flags, gets caught napping
A teenager stole a taxi in New York on Wednesday morning and attempted to drive to Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey — but was captured by cops when...
Florida pet owners could be charged for leaving dogs behind during disasters
Pet owners in Florida could be criminally charged under a proposed bill in the state if they leave their dogs tied to a tree while they evacuate their homes, a...
Kentucky governor admits to intentionally infecting his kids with chickenpox
The governor of Kentucky admitted intentionally infecting his kids with chickenpox -- a move that medical experts warn could have deadly results. In an interview with radio station WKCT, Gov....
Millennials care more about date's politics than good sex: survey
Nobody's sleeping with the enemy these days. “If I see somebody who’s like, ‘I’m moderate or conservative,’ I keep swiping,” Bronx resident Nadine Anglesey tells The Post. The 33-year-old art...
Oklahoma woman wrongly spent 2 weeks in jail due to an error
OKLAHOMA CITY — A court-ordered inspection of every inmate in the Oklahoma County jail found that a 20-year-old woman had been wrongly incarcerated for two weeks on a warrant that...
Comptroller blocks de Blasio's $84.5M East River ferry buyout
The de Blasio administration wants to sink another $84.5 million into the heavily subsidized East River ferry service by buying the fleet of boats from operator Hornblower -- but the...
Syracuse star and Williamson 'tripper' suspended over drug test
Frank Howard, the Syracuse guard who made headlines last week for allegedly trying to trip Duke star Zion Williamson during an ACC quarterfinal game, has been suspended and won't play...
Frozen Lake Michigan shatters into stunning ice shards
Lake Michigan was covered with a blanket of ice shards this week as the spring thaw in the Midwest shattered the frozen water into a million pieces. Captivating images of...
The world's first HD video game lost for decades has been found
Over 25 years ago, the future of gaming was born. The first known example of a high-definition video game thought lost to time has been found. Former executive Takahashi Meijin...
How I survived losing my home in a devastating fire
Last January, I was walking home from the subway, talking to my mom on the phone, when I saw body bags. They were empty, laid out in the snow on...
'Jesus: His Life' dispels beliefs about Christ and biblical history
With Easter Sunday a month away, it’s not surprising that a cable network is giving us another series about Jesus Christ. What more can you say, though? In “Jesus: His...
Ex-Florida spa owner denies selling access to Trump
The former owner of a Florida spa mired in a prostitution scandal — a frequent visitor to Mar-a-Lago and GOP donor — denied reports that she sold access to Donald...
Undercover cops nab subway perv who assaulted teen girl: NYPD
Police arrested a 36-year-old subway rider after he was accused of groping a 15-year-old girl on a No. 6 train in Manhattan Wednesday morning. Authorities say undercover cops were patrolling...
More than half of Americans fear First Amendment protections are under threat
The survey found that 57 percent of respondents expressed concern that the five freedoms protected by the First Amendment to the US Constitution — part of the Bill of Rights...
Dwayne Haskins puts on Pro Day show in front of Giants
COLUMBUS, Ohio — It looked — well, let the coach explain how it looked as Dwayne Haskins took the field Wednesday and threw the football in front of a hoard...
This bar fight video could land Cowboys captain in NFL trouble
Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Tyrone Crawford could be in trouble with the NFL, which reportedly is investigating his role in a fight in a Florida bar, according to TMZ. Crawford...
Eleanor Roosevelt’s old house, now for sale, hosts fashion show
Fashion designer Yulia Yanina of Yanina Couture held a trunk show at 211 E. 62nd St., the townhouse where First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt lived from 1953 to 1958. The designer...
FBI joins probe into Boeing 737 MAX certification process
The FBI is now probing Boeing and its controversial 737 MAX certification process, along with federal aviation investigators, a report says. Sources told The Seattle Times on Wednesday that agents...
Evil Twin Brewing founder selling $1.39M estate upstate
Craft beer guru Jeppe Jarnit-Bjergsø — founder of Evil Twin Brewing — is selling his nearly 6-acre property in Millerton, NY, for $1.39 million. The boldly designed Dutchess County spread...
Richemont exec selling Tribeca loft he bought for daughter
Alain Li comes from one of Hong Kong’s top horse-racing families, but he’s made his own name as head of the Asia-Pacific region for Richemont — the luxury goods group...
Perry Como’s Long Island lair returns with $1M price cut
Late singer and television personality Perry Como’s Long Island home is back on the market for $2.9 million — down from its $3.9 million asking price in 2017. The home,...
‘Walking Dead’ director wants $2M for East Side co-op
Award-winning television and film director Tricia Brock, whose credits include “The Walking Dead” and “30 Rock,” has listed her Upper East Side co-op for $1.9 million. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom property...
NY prosecutors shred the Constitution and other commentary
Law prof: Manafort’s NY Prosecutors Shred Constitution Manhattan DA Cy Vance and New York Attorney General Tish James are like Bialystock and Bloom of “The Producers,” suggests Jonathan Turley at...
Councilman wants school principals to evaluate school safety agents
The chairman of the City Council's Education Committee has ignited a fight with the union representing school safety agents by suggesting principals evaluate the performance of the agents. City Councilman...
Striking ultraviolet portraits reveal skin imperfections invisible to human eye
Shot with special camera equipment, the portraits show the marks and spots on the skin caused by UV radiation that are invisible to the human eye. The photographer behind the...
JetBlue pilots drugged, raped three female airline workers: suit
A pair of JetBlue pilots raped two female airline workers during a layover in Puerto Rico -- and left one of the victims with an STD, a new Brooklyn lawsuit...
'Funky' Porzingis situation forced my son off Knicks: Tim Hardaway Sr.
Hall of Fame finalist Tim Hardaway Sr. realizes his son likely would still be a Knick if Kristaps Porzingis had wanted part of David Fizdale’s program. The Jan. 29 trade...
Slain jogger Karina Vetrano's smile was 'perfect,' dad says in emotional testimony
Before her murder, her smile was “perfect,” the father of tragic jogger Karina Vetrano told jurors in poignant testimony at her accused killer’s retrial Wednesday. “She took extremely, extremely great...
Passenger who broke pelvis on Royal Caribbean attraction sues
A 25-year-old man is taking legal action against Royal Caribbean because he hasn't bounced back from an injury suffered aboard one of its cruise ships, according to reports. The passenger,...
Le'Veon Bell: I can be even more dangerous with Jets
Le’Veon Bell believes he has not yet played his best. The new Jets running back believes he can be even better than he was with the Steelers now that he...
City, state working to bar repeat sex crime offenders from subways: de Blasio
City Hall and Albany are working hand-in-hand to find a way to bar sex crime recidivists from subways, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday. “I’ve spoken to the police commissioner...
Raising McCain: Trump says no one thanked him for late senator's funeral in new gripe
President Trump escalated his attacks on the late John McCain Wednesday, saying he approved the senator’s full dress funeral service at the Washington National Cathedral — but didn’t get a...
Ex-Marine who blew up Bronx neighbor's car gets 10 years
A former Marine who once provided security for Gen. James “Mad Dog" Mattis landed 10 years behind bars Wednesday on charges that included blowing up his Bronx neighbor’s car as...
Fake heiress even ripped off law firms for over $250K: court docs
The socialite grifter who posed as a German heiress to scam banks and friends out of thousands of dollars also ripped off several white-shoe law firms, court papers say. Anna...
The St. John's betting dilemma in NCAA First Four
Wednesday’s First Four game in the 2019 NCAA Tournament matching No. 11 seeds St. John’s and Arizona State (truTV, 9:10 p.m.) presents quite a handicapping challenge for bettors. VSiN has...
Shocking video captures tourist pummeled by massive wave while posing for photo
A tourist in Bali has appears to have miraculously escaped serious injury after being struck by a massive wave while posing for a photo along the rocky coast of the...
The moment ex-Broncos QB is chased from home by man with vacuum cleaner
Newly revealed video shows former Broncos quarterback Chad Kelly being chased out of the Colorado home he broke into by a man carrying a vacuum cleaner tube. Kelly, who faced...
Apple's AirPods 2 come with a wireless charging case, other new features
H1, anyone? While not quite swine flu, AirPods seem to be contagious: almost everyone walking down a busy Manhattan street is wearing the ubiquitous white, wireless headphones. Apple unveiled the...
Jets have a new backup quarterback
The Jets have a new backup quarterback for Sam Darnold. The team and free agent Trevor Siemian agreed to a deal, his agent announced on Twitter. A source said it...
Boy forced to spend night in airport alone after flight diverted
A 9-year-old boy unaccompanied on a Virgin Airlines flight was forced to sleep in an airport lounge overnight when his plane was diverted, according to reports. The boy, John Meredith,...
Unsafe water is biggest environmental threat, not climate change, says new EPA boss
The Environmental Protection Agency’s new administrator said climate change is “an important issue” but most of the threats it poses are “50 to 75 years out” and it’s “unreasonable” for...
Woman fights back during sexual assault, suspect's eye swollen shut: cops
A Florida woman left an attacker — who reportedly mistook her for a prostitute and sexually assaulted her —with a fat black eye that appeared to be swollen shut, police...
What Mets' roster crunch looks like as spring training winds down
PORT ST. LUCIE — Two first basemen? Three catchers? Seven or eight relievers? These are just some of the roster questions Mets officials are contemplating in these final days of...
Epic fail as bikini babe climbs flagpole on Spring Break
A flagpole toppled over after a woman climbed it during a spring break party in South Padre Island, Texas. Fortunately, she escaped without any serious injuries, although she may think...
'Game of Thrones' creators might reinvent 'Star Wars' this year
Two of the biggest pop culture juggernauts — "Game of Thrones" and "Star Wars" — are joining forces. Well, sort of. After “Game of Thrones” ends with its six-episode eighth...
McDonald's giving away La-Z-Boy couch with McFlurry cooler
McDonald’s has your back -- literally. The fast food chain has revealed it wants to keep you at home and ordering food by partnering up with La-Z-Boy furniture and UberEats,...
Police chief's daughter kills self, 2 kids in murder-suicide
The daughter of a Minnesota tribal police chief allegedly killed her two kids before taking her own life, officials said. Police said 28-year-old Emma LaRoque and her two children were...
Ex-Waverly Inn waiter invokes Trump in Graydon Carter suit
A former top server at The Waverly Inn is suing owner and ex-Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter and the eatery's other proprietors, accusing them of skimping on wages and allowing...
The snakes under this house would rattle anyone
These 45 rattlesnakes turned a home in Albany, Texas, into their cozy nest. The residents told Big Country Snake Removal that they only see a “few” snakes each year. This...
Arrest made in hit-and-run death of elementary school teacher
A New Jersey auto mechanic fatally mowed down an elementary school teacher and sped off — to the body shop where he worked, quietly patching up his Jeep before he...
Politician against mandatory vaccinations hospitalized with chickenpox
In a stunning display of irony, an Italian politician who has spent a portion of his political career as an anti-vaccination advocate has just spent four days in hospital after...
Why I’m no longer betting St. John’s vs. Arizona State
I need to fill out a new bracket. I made a mistake. Arizona State (-1½) over St. John’s: When you’ve watched a team as talented and inconsistent and indifferent and...
Study suggests there's a 'smell test' for Parkinson's disease
A breakthrough test to sniff out Parkinson’s disease in patients is on the way thanks in part to a woman who is a "super smeller," according to a new study...
Alleged sexual abuse victims at Yeshiva University prepare lawsuit
A slew of men who claim they were sexually abused at Yeshiva University’s all-boys high school from the 1960s to the '90s are preparing to sue the school — thanks...
Cuomo calls on city to fix 'obnoxious problem' in high school admissions
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday that it's up to the city to come up with a new admissions policy for the specialized high schools — even while calling...
Oregon man convicted in racially motivated murder of black teen
A jury in Oregon on Tuesday convicted a white man of murdering a black teen while wearing a hat with white supremacist symbols, striking the victim with his Jeep after...
Alien-hunting scientists are developing ‘space drones’ to explore Mars caves
An institute aimed at tracking down extraterrestrial life managed to successfully map a cave using a Nasa-backed drone with Lidar technology -- and said the mission could be reproduced on...
Woman sues Harvard to get back slave photos of her family
In 1850, a Harvard professor with a twisted theory of white superiority had research photographs taken of two slaves from South Carolina -- a father and daughter, stripped to the...
California pulls National Guard from border to protect towns from fires
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California is calling in the National Guard for the first time next month to help protect communities from devastating fires like the one that largely destroyed the...
China says it's cloned the 'Sherlock Holmes' of police dogs
Scientists in southwest China have cloned what they called the “Sherlock Holmes of police dogs” in a program they hope will help cut training times and costs for police dogs,...
Driver protesting migration policies hijacks school bus, sets it ablaze
A crazed school bus driver with a criminal record hijacked a school bus full of children in Italy, threatened to kill them and set the vehicle on fire – all...
Scientists create hot sauce that 'mimics bite of a venomous spider'
The British scientists say the burn and tingling sensation from the sauce mimics the effect of being bitten by the Trinidad chevron spider.
Pantsless man arrested trying to flee from scene of assault
He ran from cops and got caught with his pants off. Police called to investigate a possible assault in a NYCHA housing complex in Brooklyn on Wednesday morning found a...
Scientists have found a way to levitate objects with light
Turns out the key to making things lighter than air is...light! California scientists think they’ve found a way to make objects levitate using concentrated light — a theory that could...
Homophobic boxer Adrien Broner threatens to punch Andrew Caldwell
This is one messy fight. Professional boxer Adrien Broner unleashed a homophobic rant on social media, threatening violence against any man who touches him. The former world champion's slur-filled video...
Texas family says dog laid down his life to save theirs in birthday party shooting
A Texas family says their beloved pooch saved their lives when he attacked a gunman who opened fire at a 13-year-old's birthday party. Laura Martinez was hosting the bash for...
Facebook says it will overhaul ad tech to stop discrimination
Facebook is overhauling its ad-targeting systems to tackle discrimination in housing, credit and employment ads, the tech giant announced Tuesday. The move is part of a legal settlement with plaintiffs...
Trump says ISIS will be 'gone by tonight'
President Trump on Wednesday unveiled a new map that showed ISIS-controlled territory in Syria had been retaken on his watch as commander-in-chief and said its remaining stronghold would be freed...
Fed holds rates steady; signals end to increases for 2019
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday and its policymakers abandoned projections for further rate hikes this year as the US central bank flagged an expected slowdown in...
ESPN's Peyton Manning Hail Mary is hanging by a thread
ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro is going to have to do his best John Calipari recruiting impersonation to have any shot at landing Peyton Manning for "Monday Night Football." And, even...
Trump blasts special counsel report because Mueller wasn't elected
President Trump repeatedly suggested Wednesday that Robert Mueller’s report would be illegitimate — because Trump was voted into office and the special counsel was not. Mueller, he said, was only...
Breast implants under federal review after reported illnesses
Thinking about getting those breast implants? Not so fast. A rise in reported illnesses linked to implants has prompted federal review. Decades after the implant boom in the 1960s —...
Unvaccinated teen files lawsuit after he's banned from school in chickenpox outbreak
As a practicing Catholic, the Kentucky teenager says he cannot get the vaccine because it is "derived from aborted fetal cells" which he considers "immoral, Illegal and sinful," according to...
Restaurant patrons keep stealing eco-friendly metal straws
Mugs, cups, silverware, hot sauce — you name it: If it’s in a restaurant, people will steal it, owners say. But in NYC, patron pilfering has taken a new, environmentally...
Ocasio-Cortez booted from board of Justice Democrats PAC
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her chief of staff have been removed from the board of the Justice Democrats PAC, according to a report. The Democrat from New York and Saikat...
Anti-Semitic vandals deface gravestones at Jewish cemetery
Dozens of gravestones at a Jewish cemetery in Massachusetts have been defaced with anti-Semitic messages and swastikas — including references to Adolf Hitler, according to reports. A groundskeeper at the...
Theresa May asks European Union to delay Brexit until June 30
LONDON — Exactly 1,000 days after Britain voted to leave the European Union, and nine days before it is scheduled to walk out the door, Prime Minister Theresa May hit...
Pat Shurmur opens up about Odell Beckham trade: 'It was business'
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Just as no move is made in a vacuum — or in a silo, as Dave Gettleman is wont to say — so too is no decision...
University of Missouri cop fired over Flavor Flav blackface photo
A white University of Missouri police officer is public enemy No. 1 after a photo emerged of him in blackface as rapper Flavor Flav, campus officials said. Officer Marcus Collins...
The upcoming 'Bill & Ted' sequel is excellent news
Dudes, get this: William S. Preston ESQ. and Theodore Logan are gearing up for another adventure. After almost three decades, the iconic slacker duo is all grown up and ready...
Woman arrested after elderly dad found living with hundreds of rats
CALIFORNIA — A Southern California woman is in custody after deputies discovered her 96-year-old father and multiple pets living in a home stinking of feces and infested with up to...
Le'Veon Bell throws gas on Roethlisberger controversy: 'Tough to play with'
Le’Veon Bell is a Jet, but he’s not done taking shots at his former quarterback in Pittsburgh, Ben Roethlisberger — much like another former teammate, Antonio Brown. While Bell, who...
Baby delivered after mother was fatally shot has died
A Kentucky coroner says a newborn girl delivered following the fatal shooting of her pregnant mother has died after just four days.
Labrador retriever is America's top dog breed for record 28th year
NEW YORK -- The loyal and dependable Labrador retriever hung on for the 28th year in a row to the title of America’s most popular dog in 2018, the American...
Democrats want to change the rules because they aren’t winning anymore
In recent days, Democrats have been trampling all over each other to get to a microphone to trumpet massive structural changes to American public life. First, several presidential candidates are...
Cops catch children tossed from burning building
Police officers in Des Moines, Iowa, are being hailed as heroes after saving the lives of several children trapped on the third floor of a burning building. With the exits...
This video game helps stroke victims regain movement
Most people play video games for their entertainment value or simply to kill a bit of time, but games have also proven useful in a variety of medical contexts. Customized...
Shooter caught on video firing into jeep — and missing target
She's the hood who couldn't shoot straight. A brazen gunslinger -- who police believe is a woman -- pumped at least four bullets into a Jeep parked on a Brooklyn...
Nancy Pelosi smacks down de Blasio's 2020 bid
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi offered a searing response Wednesday when asked about Mayor de Blasio’s flirtation with a run for the White House. “I always say when somebody is serious about...
Naomi Osaka in middle of 'absurd' $2 million coaching lawsuit
Australian Open champion and women’s World No. 1 tennis player Naomi Osaka is again at the center of a coaching storm, but this time it’s about more than firing the...
Trump says Benjamin Netanyahu will pay the White House a visit
Team Trump announced Wednesday that embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would pay a short visit to the White House next week prior to elections in Israel early next month....
Carcass of monster fish washes up along river
This fish is off the scales! The carcass of the giant ocean sunfish -- known as Mola mola – was spotted at the mouth of the Murray River in South...
The North Korean guidebook publisher is warning tourists about
A French publisher has produced a rare guide to North Korea, highlighting its history, cultural wealth and beautiful landscapes but advising tourists not to take the politically sensitive book with...
Luck runs out for Las Vegas robber during failed escape attempt
An armed suspect reportedly robbed the poker room at the Bellagio casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, but was fatally shot while attempting to escape. He had attempted to steal two...
Steve King couldn't answer question about 'white society' being 'superior'
Iowa GOP Rep. Steve King — who has a history of making racially inflammatory comments — couldn’t come up with an answer when asked whether “a white society is superior...
Man confessed to strangling girlfriend, said he 'couldn't stop': affidavit
A Maine man confessed to killing his longtime girlfriend during phone calls to his daughter and ex-wife, telling them he started strangling the woman and just “couldn’t stop,” police said....
Norway opens Europe's first underwater restaurant and it looks incredible
Europe’s first underwater restaurant opens in Norway this week with more than 7,000 customers booked in to eat among the fish.
More than a third of New Yorkers say they can't afford to live here
At least it’ll be easier to find a seat on the subway. More than a third of all city residents say they can’t afford to live anywhere in the state...
Mookie Betts plans to make Red Sox sweat over huge contract
Mike Trout ended his free agency speculation early, as the Angels outfielder is on the verge of signing a 12-year, $430 million deal to stay with Anaheim. Don’t expect a...
'Flat Earthers' planning bizarre Antarctica trip to prove conspiracy theory
The plan is to sail to Antarctica to find the frozen barrier Flat Earthers believe marks the edge of our world. The supposed "ice wall" is said to be a...
Scientists are trying to make ISS bathroom less disgusting
In a new paper published in Frontiers in Microbiology, researchers describe the testing of a new coating made of silver and ruthenium, a platinum derivative. Elements like silver have been...
This is what Nebraska's record-setting floods look like from space
Many of NASA’s satellites spend their entire lives pointed deep into the cosmos, but the space agency also has plenty of lenses pointed back down toward Earth. NASA tracks all...
The terrifying moment skiers are swept away by avalanche
This is the moment a group of skiers was swallowed up by an avalanche in the Austrian Alps. Miraculously, no one was injured when the skiers were suddenly enveloped by...
The story behind the sports photo that has rocked an entire country
An Australian broadcaster is apologizing for “sending the wrong message” after deleting a photograph of a female football player that prompted a deluge of sexist and misogynist comments online. “Here’s...
Passengers shamed for drying bathing suits on airplane seats
One passenger decided to air their dirty laundry while on a flight — literally. A passenger was caught using the back of three seats to dry three different swimsuits while...
Ex-inmate used T-shirt launcher to send drugs over prison fence: cops
It was a real trick up the sleeve. A just-released inmate is accused of sending a care package filled with drugs, cellphones and headphones flying into an Oklahoma prison yard...
Daily marijuana use linked with higher risk of psychosis: study
As New York and many other states are heading down the path toward marijuana legalization, public health officials, scientists and parents alike are pushing for expedited research on its dangers....
Gio Gonzalez makes case for immediate Yankees chance
TAMPA — Gio Gonzalez has a career record of 127-97, a reputation of being healthy, throws with his left arm, is 33 years old and has averaged 31 starts across...
'Momager' pepper-sprayed kids, forced them to perform on YouTube: cops
A suburban Arizona mom with seven adopted kids portrayed a loving home life on the popular YouTube channel "Fantastic Adventures" -- but behind the scenes, she was an abusive "momager"...
Nude mannequins used for revenge after neighbors' fence dispute
A California man who was forced to shorten his fence over a neighbor's complaints got the perfect revenge — by setting up a garden party of nude mannequins that is...
'Stranger Things' Season 3 trailer teases a hair-metal mall battle
New episodes of "Stranger Things" won't be gallantly streaming until the Fourth of July — but Netflix released the official Season 3 trailer Wednesday morning. The clip starts with the...
High-profile lawyer's office manager busted for embezzlement
The office manager for lawyer Joe Tacopina surrendered to police Wednesday on charges she embezzled more than $1 million from him. Jane Anderson, 35, turned herself in to the 17th...
Vontaze Burfict, Antonio Brown are now Raiders teammates after brutal past
No bad blood here. After being released by the Bengals after seven seasons in Cincinnati, linebacker Vontaze Burfict became the Raiders' latest free-agent acquisition, agreeing to a one-year deal Tuesday....
Posh couple paid daughter's way into UCLA — with Facebook stock
Who said print is dead? A rich California dad used a truckload of Facebook stock to bribe his daughter’s way into UCLA — and onto its elite soccer team —...
How Meghan McCain clapped back at Trump's latest attack on her dad
Meghan McCain, the daughter of late Sen. John McCain, who's been the object of President Trump's ire over the last several days, said Wednesday that her father would think it's...
The baseball season started while you were sleeping
TOKYO — Ichiro Suzuki drew the loudest ovation back home in Japan and Domingo Santana delivered the biggest hit, launching a grand slam that led the Seattle Mariners over the...
Tarantino's 'Once Upon a Time' trailer is not what you expected
Charles Manson is not the star of Quentin Tarantino's new movie. The trailer for "Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood" dropped Wednesday morning, setting the record straight on a film...
Sleazy Florida realtor repeatedly raped house hunter from China: cops
A real estate agent in Florida repeatedly raped a woman who traveled from China to look at houses last year – and told her authorities would believe his word as...
Trio of thieves sucker-punch man in brutal Queens robbery
Newly released surveillance video shows an attack on a Queens man who was beaten and robbed by a trio of thieves. Police believe the men began their crime spree shortly...
Kobe Bryant wouldn't think twice about trading Lakers youngsters
Legend Kobe Bryant broke down the Lakers’ failed attempt to pry Pelicans stud Anthony Davis at the trade deadline in February, sayings the Lakers' young trio — Brandon Ingram, Kyle...
Celebrating the colorful Holi Festival
Holi Festival of India is one of the biggest Holi celebration in India as many Tourists and Devotees gather to attend this colorful celebration.
Giants break out the big guns for Dwayne Haskins dinner
The Giants turned out for Dwayne Haskins. A contingent of their top decision-makers arrived in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday in advance of the Ohio State Pro Day and took Haskins...
Explosive online feud between Trump and George Conway intensifies
The online feud between President Trump and the spouse of top White House aide Kellyanne Conway continued into a second day Wednesday, with Trump calling George Conway the "husband from...
The electric game that brought Shamorie Ponds and Chris Mullin together
DAYTON, Ohio — The player didn’t have to sell himself. The coach had already fallen hard for him, watched him excel on the AAU circuit, seen enough that he’d gotten...
Surgeon breaks down recalling moment mosque victims flooded hospital
A Kuwaiti-born surgeon and father of four broke down in tears as he recounted how he worked to save a 4-year-old girl wounded in the mosque attacks — saying, "It...
High school official apologizes for calling Hitler a 'good leader'
The head of a New Jersey school district has apologized after a guest speaker dubbed Adolf Hitler a “good leader” and displayed the Nazi dictator’s photo alongside civil rights icon...
US man arrested for stabbing wife to death in Japanese court
TOKYO — Media reports say Japanese police have arrested an American man on suspicion of fatally stabbing his Japanese wife at a court where they were to settle a divorce....
EU fines Google $1.69B for blocking rival advertisers
BRUSSELS – EU antitrust regulators handed down a 1.49 billion euro ($1.69 billion) fine to Alphabet unit Google on Wednesday for blocking rival online search advertisers, marking the company’s third...
Owner of Nazi-themed business charged with sharing video of mosque massacre
A man who owns a Nazi-themed insulation company has been charged with sharing the horrific livestream video of the mass shooting at a New Zealand mosque. Philip Arps, 44, appeared...
High-end men's brands are flocking to Hudson Yards
Several of the top men’s brands in the world have just opened their doors at Hudson Yards — betting that the mega shopping and residential development is the future of...
From cymbals to blenders, chef Jamie Oliver's ingredients for life
Jamie Oliver got his start in the kitchen at age 8, cooking in his parents’ pub in Essex, England — which is where his “Naked Chef” nickname may have first...
'Selma' star David Oyelowo brings a song-less 'Les Mis' to TV
Twelve years ago, a vaguely known British actor with an unusual surname decided — like thousands of hopefuls before him — to take a gamble on moving to Hollywood. Except...
Blaze extinguished at Texas petrochemicals facility
HOUSTON — Crews have extinguished a fire that's burned for days at a Houston-area petrochemicals storage facility. International Terminals Company says the blaze in Deer Park was extinguished as of...
Brave woman grabs knife from would-be robber's hand
A knife-wielding man attempted to rob a convenience store in Trumpington, England, but was thwarted when a quick-acting employee disarmed him. The suspect eventually turned himself in to authorities and...
Michigan man shot by police awaits sentencing after pleas
PORT HURON, Mich. — A Michigan man shot by police after officers say he charged at them with a knife in January is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty in the...
Inside the Jeter-Cashman feud that festered for years before Stanton heist
An exclusive excerpt from the new book “Inside the Empire: The True Power Behind the New York Yankees” (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, out March 26). The General Manager Meetings each fall...
Moderate earthquake hits Turkey; 3 people injured
ANKARA, Turkey — A moderately strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 hit southwestern Turkey on Wednesday, Turkish authorities said. At least three people sustained minor injuries but there...
Woman gets 15 years for fatal DUI crash
OCALA, Fla. — A Florida woman has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for fatally striking a pedestrian with her car while she was high on drugs. The Ocala...
Clinic accused of 'liberally' prescribing unneeded opioids
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A pain management clinic with facilities in Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina is accused of "liberally" prescribing unnecessary opioid painkillers. News outlets report the U.S. Department...
Sheriff's deputy killed, officer injured during traffic stop
BADGER POCKET, Wash. — A sheriff's deputy was killed and a police officer was injured after an exchange of gunfire during an attempted traffic stop. The Kittitas Sheriff's Department said...
Disney closes $71B deal for Fox entertainment assets
Disney has closed its $71 billion acquisition of Fox's entertainment business, putting "Cinderella," ''The Simpsons," ''Star Wars" and "Dr. Strange" under one corporate roof. The deal is likely to shake...
Video of black teen's killing shown at white officer's trial
PITTSBURGH — Video that showed a white police officer shooting to death an unarmed black teenager is among the evidence presented during the first day of the former cop's criminal...
How the bench saved the Nets’ season and their playoff dreams
SACRAMENTO — The Nets’ bench saved their starters. They may have saved their chances at making the playoffs, too, leading a miracle 123-121 win over the Kings. Reserves Rondae Hollis-Jefferson,...
Publishers sue Peloton for using songs by Katy Perry, Rihanna, others
Publishers representing the writers of songs by Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Carrie Underwood and hundreds of other artists sued Peloton Interactive Inc. on Tuesday, accusing the maker...
Broncos castoff is Jets' first look at replacing Josh McCown
The Jets have begun their search for a new backup quarterback. With Josh McCown undecided about his future, the Jets are looking for someone else to back up Sam Darnold....
Suddenly the Islanders are short a few bodies
This could be a problem. The injury bug is hitting the Islanders at a difficult time. They lost forwards Valtteri Filppula and Cal Clutterbuck to upper-body injuries during a 5-0...
Suspect breaks into dance routine after police chase
A police chase in California had a twist ending on Tuesday night when the suspect broke into a dance routine on Laurel Canyon Boulevard while police had their guns drawn....
Yankees kick the tires on Chad Green maybe serving as 'opener'
TAMPA — With Masahiro Tanaka, James Paxton and J.A. Happ scripted to start the first three games of the season, the Yankees won’t be using a reliever as the starter...
Yankees put upbeat spin on injuries, but it's not too soon to worry
TAMPA — Welcome to CSI Camp Concern. Spring training continues to go from bad to worse for the Yankees. Is this an omen? The Yankees put another building-block pitcher on...
John Gilmour brought up to get one last look with Rangers
The Rangers left themselves the final 10 games of the season in which to evaluate John Gilmour before the 25-year-old defenseman can opt to become a free agent on July...
Mom accused of abusing seven adopted kids, locking them in a closet
MARICOPA, Ariz. — Authorities say a woman in a city south of Phoenix is accused of abusing seven adopted children, including using pepper spray on them and locking them in...
Duo busted trying to steal Al Capone statue in Arkansas
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — It was a caper Scarface might have sanctioned ... until they dropped him and got collared. Authorities say two Missouri men snatched a statue of Al...
Nets come back from unbelievable deficit to beat Kings
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In a breakthrough season of improbable comebacks, this was an impossible one. If the Nets hang on to make the playoffs, they’ll look back at Tuesday’s 123-121...
'Serial stowaway' pleads guilty to sneaking aboard international flight
CHICAGO — A woman who's been dubbed a serial stowaway was sentenced Tuesday to 18 months of probation after pleading guilty to sneaking past Chicago airport security last year, boarding...
Trump defends electoral college after Warren, O’Rourke call to abolish it
President Trump defended the electoral college on Tuesday following calls by presidential hopefuls Elizabeth Warren and Beto O'Rourke to abolish the system. "The brilliance of the Electoral College is that...
Kale added to 2019 'Dirty Dozen' list and consumers should 'be alarmed'
It's an epic kale. After years as clean eating’s poster child, kale is now on the Dirty Dozen 2019, an annual list of the most pesticide-ridden fruits and vegetables, released...