March 25, 2019
Man charged with keeping mom's body wrapped in a tarp
HENDERSON, Texas — An East Texas man is jailed after sheriff's deputies said he was keeping his mother's body wrapped in a tarpaulin in their front yard. Jeremy David Cassin...
Pentagon authorizes $1B for Trump's border wall
The Pentagon has authorized a payment of $1 billion to begin building a portion of President Trump's proposed southern border wall, according to US officials. Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan...
Ex-CIA head Brennan on Trump attacks: I may have relied on 'bad information'
Former head of the CIA John Brennan admitted on Monday that he may have relied on "bad information" for his relentless attacks on President Trump. Brennan — who once warned...
Mike Maccagnan wants it to be known Jets' pick is still for sale
PHOENIX — With the NFL draft four weeks away, Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan is still advertising the No. 3 pick to interested teams. “We’re very open to potentially moving...
Mets players angry as Syracuse flight turns into bigger nightmare
SARASOTA, Fla. — Only adding to the misery of a trip to Syracuse for the Mets was their delay leaving Florida on Monday. A chartered flight that was supposed to...
Ex-Taliban hostage accused of sexually assaulting wife
One of the two people accusing former Taliban hostage Joshua Boyle of sexual assault is his wife -- it was disclosed in court Monday. A gag order was lifted as...
The Islanders never saw this level of John Tavares
TORONTO — John Tavares had the best offensive night of his career and was left wanting for more — from the defensive side of the Maple Leafs attack. Tavares had...
Lanny Davis says Michael Cohen will dish dirt on Trump
Michael Cohen's lawyer claimed on Monday that his client will soon dish dirt on President Trump. Lanny Davis said in a tweet that Trump's former fixer has plans to reveal...
Mueller report is only the first political act to shake Wall Street
There will be a second act and a third act to the Washington chaos that most people think ended with the Robert Mueller investigation. And Wall Street had better be...
Woman at UWS yoga studio says instructor groped her during class
A woman went to a yoga class on the Upper West Side and was groped by an instructor, a new lawsuit claims. Melyssa Hurley claims an instructor at Equinox’s Pure...
Trump administration backs decision to strike down ObamaCare
The Trump administration on Monday backed a judge's decision to scrap the entire Affordable Care Act, a reversal from their previous stance of supporting a piecemeal repeal of the law....
Rangers look as young as ever in latest loss to Penguins
Marc Staal was sidelined and so were Chris Kreider and Jesper Fast while Henrik Lundqvist was on the bench backing up Alexandar Georgiev. That meant Brady Skjei, 25 years old...
Reid Travis is Kentucky's most unique one-and-done
He’s an adult in a locker room full of kids. But Reid Travis isn’t a coach. He wears the same blue-and-white Kentucky uniforms his Wildcats teammates wear and his goal...
'The Handmaid's Tale' gets the graphic novel treatment
There’s one thing illustrator Renée Nault didn’t do while working on a new graphic novel based on “The Handmaid’s Tale” — watch the hit series on Hulu. Nault and author...
Hamas announces Egyptian-brokered truce with Israel
Israel and Hamas have reportedly agreed to a truce. The Egyptian-brokered ceasefire was ordered up Monday following yet another exchange of fire — which saw Hamas rockets slamming into targets...
Edition hotel in Times Square dazzles on 47th Street
It took seven years for the Times Square Edition hotel to open at the corner of Seventh Avenue and West 47th Street after the project was announced in 2012. But...
Trump signs order recognizing Golan Heights as part of Israel
President Trump officially recognized the Golan Heights as part of Israel Monday, formalizing a policy change he first announced on Twitter. “It’s a big moment, a very important moment,” Trump...
Bill Ackman's hedge fund has best-ever start this year
After four consecutive years of losses, Bill Ackman’s slimmed-down Pershing Square is feasting in 2019. The hedge fund is up 31.9 percent this year — marking its best start to...
US accuses Russia of 'reckless escalation' in Venezuela
The US accused Russia of "reckless escalation" in Venezuela on Monday as the Kremlin deployed military planes in the South American country. The State Department denounced the move taken by...
Death in Dem donor Ed Buck's home ruled meth overdose
The cause of death of a man found dead in political donor Ed Buck’s Los Angeles home was revealed to be an overdose, a report said Monday. Timothy Dean died...
Amanda Knox planning to 'face her fears' and return to Italy
Amanda Knox is planning on "facing her fears" and going back to Italy for the first time since she was convicted — and then exonerated — of her roommate's murder...
Kevin Knox's ankle injury may end Knicks rookie's promising stretch run
Kevin Knox’s game had grown this month in David Fizdale’s eyes. On most nights, Knox saw the court better, was more aggressive, assertive and not afraid to keep launching shots...
'Breaking Bad' fan-favorite beer Schraderbräu can be yours this spring
I am the one who brews. "Breaking Bad"s fictional beer Schraderbräu — home brewed by DEA agent Hank Schrader in the show — will be available this spring, according to...
Massive manhunt underway for escaped prisoners in North Carolina
Five inmates escaped from a North Carolina jail on Monday, prompting a massive manhunt by law enforcement authorities, according to local reports. The prisoners cut a hole in a fence...
Bannon predicts Trump 'to go full animal' now that Russia probe is over
Now that the Russia probe is finally over, former White House adviser Steve Bannon believes President Trump will "come off the chains" and "go full animal" on his political opponents....
John Mara explains why Giants' plan makes perfect sense
PHOENIX — Some see disconnect between what the Giants seem to be doing and how they are going about doing it. John Mara sees a plan that makes complete sense....
Cop's lawyer's office shot up after acquittal in shooting of unarmed black teen
The defense attorney of former police officer Michael Rosfeld, who was just acquitted in the shooting death of an unarmed black teen, had gunshots fired at his Pennsylvania office overnight...
My boss farted on me and bullied me at work: lawsuit
An Australian engineer who claims his colleague repeatedly farted nearby and “thrusted his bum” at him, is hoping his bullying claim is successful on appeal. David Hingst, 56, from Melbourne,...
First ever all-female spacewalk won't happen this week after all
Houston, the spacesuits don't fit. The first ever all-female spacewalk won't be happening this week after all -- because of an issue with spacesuit sizing, NASA announced on Monday. The...
CBS, Viacom reignite merger talks, centering on who will be CEO
CBS and Viacom are gearing up to resume merger talks — and settle once and for all who will be CEO of the combined company, The Post has learned. On...
MTA says one in five bus riders skip out on fares
It’s not fare! MTA officials promised new action Monday to crack down on farebeating New Yorkers after revealing that one in every five bus riders avoid paying for their ride....
Noah Syndergaard isn't only Mets player questioning Syracuse trip
SARASOTA, Fla. — At least one Mets player privately applauded Noah Syndergaard for “taking one for the team” with his recent comments about the club’s upcoming visit to Syracuse, but...
The media took it as a sign of guilt when Trump acted like an innocent man
The release of Robert Mueller’s finding that Donald Trump didn’t collude with Russia should settle a question his critics — and, quietly, some of his allies — have asked repeatedly...
Melting Greenland glacier appears to be growing again
WASHINGTON — A major Greenland glacier that was one of the fastest shrinking ice and snow masses on Earth is growing again, a new NASA study finds. The Jakobshavn glacier...
In wake of Mueller report, the left will now target Attorney General Barr
After two years of looking forward to the moment the report of special counsel Robert Mueller would be released, the conclusion of his probe was a bitter disappointment for President...
These are the slang words Americans love to use — and hate
If you ever call your partner ‘bae’ or complain that you’re ‘hangry’ you’re officially using some of America’s most annoying slang, according to new research. A new study examining the...
Why Trump should call off the EPA’s latest assault on NYC
Give Gotham credit: Whatever its other failings, the city understands that without high-quality drinking water, we have nothing. Now, President Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency is forcing Big Apple residents to...
Mueller Madness: The media pundits who got it most wrong
Special counsel Robert Mueller has definitively put to rest the collusion theory of President Trump’s election. That’s not a little embarrassing for the many journalists, talking heads, celebrities and instant...
Harlem open-air drug market is a sign of serious policing problems
On Monday, the NYPD was out enforcing the law on Lenox Avenue between West 111th and West 112th streets — finally. But it took a story in Monday’s Post to...
Oh, Noah! Mets' Syracuse flight delayed
Noah-stradamus had a premonition. Noah Syndergaard expressed anger over the weekend about the Mets’ end-of-spring-training travel schedule, notably that the team had to cross Florida to play in Sarasota on...
Avenatti couldn't scrounge up lawyers to represent him in extortion case
Michael Avenatti apparently couldn't find a lawyer to represent him on extortion charges following his stunning arrest -- and wound up with a pair of court-appointed federal defenders at his...
Votes are there to pass congestion pricing: Heastie
ALBANY -- All lights appear to be green for congestion pricing. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie announced Monday that he has the votes to approve congestion pricing -- clearing a major...
What Brooklyn Tech tells you about de Blasio’s ‘massive segregation’ claim
Mayor Bill de Blasio is now claiming the city’s elite public high schools practice “massive segregation,” on the grounds that so few black and Hispanic kids pass the race-blind entrance...
Avenatti’s fall is only the latest sign of media anti-Trump madness
Monday’s arrest of Michael Avenatti for extortion brings an end to his gig as an anti-Trump talking head. But don’t expect any apologies from CNN or the other cable outlets...
Rangers face uneasy tipping point as playoff-less drought continues
From 2012 through 2015, four consecutive springtimes in which the Rangers advanced through the first round of the playoffs, the Blueshirts went 2-0 against the Penguins and 3-0 against the...
Parents took 14 hours to realize they left tot at park: cops
The parents of a little girl allegedly left her behind at a Florida park and didn't realize she was missing for 14 hours, according to officials. Jolanda Alexandre, 27, and...
Harvard-trained doc accused of killing pregnant mistress's baby
A married Harvard-trained cardiologist killed his Brooklyn mistress’s baby in a jealous rage after she got pregnant by another man, authorities say. Dr. Vignendra Ariyarajah, who is set to appear...
Are $49 flights to Europe too good to be true?
“Fares from $49!” (Or any suspiciously low eye-catching price.) We’ve all seen airline sales that appear too good to be true. Are they? Cheap seats are like any scarce commodity:...
5 surprisingly awesome spring break destinations
Sure, you could go for one last-ditch jaunt to the mountains before ski resorts shutter for the season. Or you could load up your beach tote and head to just...
NJ man recalls chaotic voyage aboard Viking Sky cruise from hell
A New Jersey doctor and his wife were among the passengers on a cruise ship that was stranded off the coast of Norway when its engine died this weekend, according...
Family behind Krispy Kreme, Panera Bread admits to Nazi ties
The German family behind Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Panera Bread, Pret a Manger and Einstein Bros. Bagels has finally come clean about their reported connection to the Nazis. “It is all...
Yale boots student whose parents allegedly paid $1.2 million bribe
Yale University has booted a student whose parents allegedly paid a $1.2 million bribe to get her in — the first expulsion in the nationwide college admissions scandal. The student...
Sean Payton renews ref battle and calls out NFL owners
Sean Payton won’t sit quietly by. The Saints coach renewed his criticism of the NFL, how it handles its referees and the league’s lack of action to improve its replay...
Iran flash floods leave at least 17 dead, dozens injured
TEHRAN, Iran — Flash floods in southern Iran have killed at least 17 people and injured 74, Iranian state TV reported on Monday. Heavy rains outside the city of Shiraz...
Passengers left befuddled after Germany-bound plane lands in Scotland
British Airways passengers bound for Germany were stunned when their flight landed and the pilot told them, "Welcome to Edinburgh." The pilots of BA3271 were handed the wrong flight plans...
Whatever it takes: Boone aiming higher in Year 2 with Yankees
WASHINGTON — A year earlier, the ballpark was in Atlanta and the road was completely unforged. The Monday before Opening Day, Aaron Boone had hopped onto a bench in the...
Video shows man firing gun at crowd on Brooklyn street
Police released video Monday of a young man firing a weapon into a crowd across a Brooklyn street earlier this month. The video shows the man walking and then stopping...
Avenatti name-dropped Trump, R. Kelly during Nike extortion scheme
Lawyer Michael Avenatti was caught on camera name-dropping his two most famous adversaries -- President Trump and singer R. Kelly -- while trying to squeeze more than $20 million from...
Ex-Hong Kong official gets 3 years in US prison for bribery
A former Hong Kong minister, who was convicted of bribing foreign officials to gain business advantages for a Chinese energy conglomerate for which he served as secretary general, was sentenced...
Diabetes medication may protect your brain from Alzheimer's disease: study
Need more impetus to remember your diabetes meds? New research suggests that those pills do more than manage your blood sugar: They could protect your brain, too. The study, which...
'What We Do in the Shadows' gives 'lazy' vampires a home in Staten Island
When you think vampires, you think horror and mystery — OK, even sexy sometimes a la “True Blood.” “What We Do In the Shadows” shows what a group of vampires...
Trio allegedly set fire to libertarian activist's Tulane dorm room
A trio was arrested for allegedly setting ablaze the door of a Tulane University dorm room assigned to a libertarian student activist, police said. Robert Money, 21, David Shelton, 20,...
Lawyer for Michael Jackson, Jussie Smollett named as Avenatti co-conspirator
One of the alleged co-conspirators in the Michael Avenatti extortion case is a California lawyer and longtime CNN analyst "known for representation of celebrity and public figure clients" — including...
Republicans want 'collusion hoax' to hurt Democrats in 2020
It’s a ready-made re-election platform. Republicans are calling on voters to punish Democrats at the polls in 2020 now that no collusion was found between President Trump's 2016 presidential campaign...
Pete Alonso is ready for the good kind of crying
SARASOTA, Fla. — Pete Alonso already has a good idea what the celebration could be like if he is placed on the Mets roster this week, as expected. “I might...
Ocasio-Cortez too busy for Pelosi's emergency Mueller report call
WASHINGTON - Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez skipped House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s emergency call on the Mueller report for Democratic House members Saturday. Her spokesman confirmed her absence, saying the New York...
Male birth control pill has major breakthrough — but still 10 years from market
Scientists have taken a major step towards releasing a safe birth control pill for men, researchers said Monday. Guys who popped a new hormone-suppressing capsule during a monthlong study saw...
'Pick my cotton': Frat suspended after racist video goes viral
A fraternity at the University of Georgia was suspended in connection to a racist video, which showed a student pretending to be a slave master, according to reports. The video,...
McConnell blocks Schumer's first effort to get full Mueller report
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Monday blocked an effort by Sen. Chuck Schumer to make the special counsel’s report on Russian election meddling public. The Kentucky Republican — a...
Scandal is tanking Big Baller Brand, and LaVar Ball's in trouble
Big Baller Brand is going down, which presents the question: Is LaVar Ball crashing down with it? Lakers guard Lonzo Ball is severing ties with a co-founder of the sneaker...
This tight end quit the NFL to become a crystal healer
Former NFL player Devon Cajuste is trading the ultraphysical for the metaphysical. Cajuste, a Seaford, LI, native, who walked away from the game in January, has spent the first few...
NFL receiver announces retirement at wife's baby shower
Rob Gronkowski isn't the only NFLer hanging up his cleats for good. Over the weekend, wide receiver Jeremy Maclin announced his retirement during wife Adia's baby shower. "[The reason] we're...
Apple's Hulu-like news app gives access to WSJ, 300 magazines
Apple on Monday unveiled a news subscription service that will give access to digital editions of 300 magazines as well as a curated list of stories from the Wall Street...
Teen whom tennis star ripped as 'drama queen' sure looks hurt
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Indian Wells champion Bianca Andreescu retired from her fourth-round match at the Miami Open while trailing Anett Kontaveit 6-1, 2-0 Monday. Andreescu called a medical timeout...
Avenatti is actually the fraud, con man he accused Trump of being
Before Beto or Booker or AOC, so many Dems regarded Michael Avenatti as their star, their savior, the one who would finally take down President Trump. Now Avenatti’s been revealed...
The New York Times owes Americans a big, fat apology
Now that President Trump has been vindicated and the Fat Lady is singing, it’s high time we hear from another matriarch-- the Gray Lady. The New York Times should apologize...
My 'tailored' DNA profile said to eat vegetables, avoid fast food
NEW YORK — Avoid fast food, eat vegetables and exercise. It sounds like generic health advice, but they’re tips supposedly tailored to my DNA profile. The suggestions come from 23andme,...
Generation X might be the most lost generation
They’re dazed and confused — about their careers. Forty-three-year-old Josh Zepess spent nearly 20 years, most recently as a design engineer, at a semiconductor company — with lots of success,...
Fast Takes special — a roundup of commentary on the Mueller findings
Conservative take: Mueller’s Good News for America Special Counsel Bob Mueller’s report that he found no evidence of Team Trump collusion with Russia “is unambiguously good news,” notes National Review’s...
McCray's 'ThriveNYC' had little effect on mental health in the city
The director of First Lady Chirlane McCray's “ThriveNYC” initiative admits that the program hasn't made enough of an impact to affect mental health citywide -- 3 1/2 years after its...
Mets quickly replacing Mesoraco with familiar face
The Mets on Monday were close to completing a minor league deal with Rene Rivera, who previously served as a backup catcher with the club, according to a source. Rivera,...
Why Lupita Nyong'o's creepy 'Us' voice is inciting online outrage
In Jordan Peele’s new horror film, “Us,” Lupita Nyong’o plays Adelaide, a mom on vacation with her family, and Red, a demon who is essentially Adelaide’s evil doppelganger. Red’s eyes...
Subway riders decline even as service improves: MTA records
Subway service is improving, but ridership is declining, according to records released Monday.
Cops nab man rolling luggage around with loaded rifle sticking out
This gives new meaning to “packing heat.” A Brooklyn man was nabbed by the NYPD for strolling through Bedford-Stuyvesant with a loaded AR-15 style rifle that was sticking out of...
Violent events can have a contagion effect, may revive trauma: expert
A renowned expert on PTSD said Monday that people who had been traumatized by a violent event, such as the Sandy Hook parent who was killed in an apparent suicide...
MTA asks Chicago for help stopping falling elevated track debris
Hello, Chicago? It’s the MTA on the phone. MTA officials told New Yorkers they reached out to the Windy City to find new ways to safeguard the city’s elevated subway...
Stranger repeatedly gropes woman as she fights back with her umbrella
Surveillance video released by police Monday shows a woman being chased and repeatedly groped by a man as she uses her umbrella to try to fight him off, authorities said....
Huckabee Sanders: Mueller probe accusations 'equal to treason'
White House spokesman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Monday that media figures and Democrats who accused President Trump of working with Russia were guilty of treason — and could face the...
Road-raging drivers get into heated screaming match at gas station
A bizarre fight was caught on camera at a gas station just outside Detroit, Michigan. A man and woman were seen yelling and and spewing hateful words at a woman...
These are the signs you're ready to label your relationship
It takes six weeks from on average for new couples to 'have the talk' and finally put a label on the relationship, according to new research. The new statistic emerged...
Einstein's 'Hitler-insanity' letters going up for auction
A series of letters from Albert Einstein will be auctioned later this week, with the messages touching on a number of topics, including his thoughts on Jewish people’s rights to...
Lavish destination wedding held in Venezuela amid crisis
VENEZUELA — It was the sort of celebration that’s become rare in troubled Venezuela: a lavish destination wedding of two young entrepreneurs at a dude ranch on the country’s vast...
Doctors warn parents about the dangers of chickenpox parties
Itching to host a chickenpox party instead of vaccinating your child? You may be putting your child in danger, according to doctors. Chickenpox parties, gatherings organized by parents between at...
Accused 'granny-kicker's' co-workers set him up for arrest
Staffers at the highly acclaimed restaurant Frenchette knew they had the accused subway kicker in their midst — they just had to figure out how to keep him 'til cops...
Huge crocodile steals fish off hook: ‘He’s swallowing it!’
"The whole thing’s gone down his gob!” cried Dac Craig after witnessing a giant saltwater crocodile swallow a fish off his friend’s fishing line. The terrifying animal encounter was recorded...
Tennis star who blasted 'drama queen' now being mocked
Angelique Kerber is now trying to play nice, but the tennis world isn’t letting her get off so easily. After she lost to Bianca Andreescu for the second time in...
World's biggest T-rex found by Canadian paleontologists
That's one gigantic dinosaur. Paleontologists at the University of Alberta recently reported the world's largest Tyrannosaurus rex, and the biggest dinosaur skeleton ever found in Canada. The enormous dinosaur, which...
This woman takes spin class to an outrageous new level
Give it up, "artistic" swimming — because there's a hot new synchronized sport coming to snatch your Olympic glory. Cycling instructor Olena Sheremet is going viral with her wacky, high-kicking...
MTA staffer sentenced to 6 months for hustling iPhones on the black market
Former MTA chief procurement officer Angel Barbosa was sentenced Monday to six months behind bars for pilfering tens of thousands of dollars in iPhones from the transit agency.
Harlem 'flea market for drugs' block gets a temporary fix
A Harlem open-air drug market became one of the safest streets in the city a day after The Post revealed how rampant drug dealing and consumption made the location hell...
Hawaii, New Jersey propose toughest plastic bans in the country
NEW JERSEY -- Legislators in Hawaii and New Jersey are considering the toughest statewide plastic and Styrofoam bans in the country, in moves that could usher in a wave of...
Apple's new video streaming service is here — sort of
Apple unveiled its much anticipated video-streaming service Monday at an event that was high on star power but low on details. The iPhone-maker revealed its new Apple TV Plus video-streaming...
Rep. José Serrano reveals he has Parkinson's Disease
Rep. José Serrano revealed Monday that the has Parkinson's Disease — as he announced he won't seek another term in 2020. “Although the disease has not affected my work in...
Cal Ramsey, Knicks and NYC hoops legend, passes away at 81
When Marv Albert made the transition from Knicks radio to TV in the late 1970’s, there was Cal Ramsey in the booth to make it easy and enjoyable. “Wonderful to...
Israel responds 'forcefully' to rocket attack from Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that his country responded “forcefully” to a rocket attack from Gaza that wounded seven people, including three children, near Tel Aviv. "As we...
New Jersey lawmakers call off vote to legalize marijuana
The plan to legalize weed in New Jersey went up in smoke Monday. Lawmakers canceled a vote to allow adults in the Garden State to buy recreational marijuana, saying there...
Do blue-light-blocking glasses really work?
These geeky-looking specs are taking over the wellness world — but do they really work? Blue-light-blocking glasses promise to filter out the brain-stimulating blue rays emitting from your laptop, phone...
Drunk passenger urinated on fellow traveler's luggage during American flight
A passenger flying with American Airlines was met by police upon arrival in Charlotte, NC, after reportedly urinating on a female traveler’s luggage during the flight. The passenger, who was...
You can now tour 'Mars on Earth' on Google Maps
If you've ever wanted to know what it's like to live on Mars, Google will take you there for free. Google Street View has added images of Devon Island, the...
Bryce Harper accidentally scared Mike Trout back to Angels
Bryce Harper finally signed with the Phillies in late February after a drawn-out free agency and quickly began recruiting Mike Trout. But the one star outfielder’s long winter, along with...
Ousted Republican launches re-election campaign by attacking Ocasio-Cortez, Omar
WASHINGTON — A Georgia Republican who lost her House race last year is going after "celebrity" Democrats as she tries to win back her seat. Former Rep. Karen Handel launched...
Utah college football player dies after injuring leg at practice
A college football player in Utah died from an "unexpected illness" days after he suffered a leg injury at practice, according to reports. Abraham Reinhardt, a linebacker for Dixie State...
Pilot deliberately crashed into baby shower in attempt to kill wife: reports
A pilot slammed a small plane kamikaze-style into a Botswana clubhouse in a deranged bid to kill his wife, who was attending a baby shower there, according to reports. South...
Cuomo criticizes Democrats for anti-Trump agenda
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday criticized fellow Democrats — including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — saying they're spending too much time attacking President Trump and not enough time explaining...
Lawyer describes unraveling of accused mob boss killer
The 24-year-old nobody who is accused of gunning down a mob boss on Staten Island had his mind warped by things he read online -- leading him to believe in...
Disappointing freshman figuring it out at perfect time for North Carolina
COLUMBUS, Ohio — When you’re the Most Valuable Player in the McDonald’s All-American Game and co-MVP of the Jordan Brand Classic, expectations are for instant stardom on the college level....
Cops looking for man in connection to possible Brooklyn hate crime
Police have released new images of the person of interest wanted in connection to a possible hate crime against a Muslim woman in Brooklyn, authorities said. The man, who is...
Jets re-sign their outside linebacker revelation
PHOENIX -- The Jets bolstered their pass rush on Monday by re-signing outside linebacker Brandon Copeland. Copeland was one of the most pleasant surprises for the Jets in 2018. He...
Jets boss welcomes practices that are about to get 'spicy'
PHOENIX -- Jets CEO Christopher Johnson expects some spirited practices when training camp begins this summer. New coach Adam Gase and defensive coordinator Gregg Williams both have reputations for doing...
Stormy Daniels 'not shocked' by Avenatti arrest
Porn star Stormy Daniels said Monday that she's "saddened but not shocked" by the charges filed today against lawyer Michael Avenatti, who helped make her a household name over claims...
Naked man tries to board flight, claiming nudity is more ‘aerodynamic’
Well, at least there was some logic behind it. A traveler passing through Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport reportedly claimed to be more “aerodynamic” while nude, shortly after stripping off his clothes...
Bre Tiesi hits strip club amid Johnny Manziel drama
That's one way to move on.
Trump wants unnamed enemies investigated for treason
A day after being cleared of collusion by special counsel Robert Mueller, President Trump declared on Monday that his enemies would have to answer for “many evil things” — including...
Robert Sweet, federal judge who presided over Harvey Weinstein case, dead at 96
Manhattan Federal Judge Robert Sweet who spent more than 40 years on the bench and who most recently presided over cases against fallen movie mogul Harvey Weinstein and billionaire Jeffrey...
A 20-year-old US underground nuclear waste dump, explained
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — It wasn’t long after the atomic bomb was dropped on Japan and World War II ended that the United States began to realize it had to do...
Goldman Sachs gender pay gap shows small improvement in UK
LONDON — Goldman Sachs’ British business on average paid women 51 percent less than men per hour in 2018, the investment bank said Monday, down from 56 percent the year...
De Blasio says it was a mistake for Democrats to skip AIPAC
WASHINGTON - Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday that it was a “mistake” for the Democratic presidential contenders to skip the annual meeting of the leading pro-Israel lobbying group in...
Anti-stall system likely activated during Ethiopian crash: Boeing CEO
An anti-stall system that investigators believe led to the fatal crash of a Boeing 737 MAX 8 in October had been activated on the Ethiopian Airlines plane that plummeted under...
Man allegedly slipped LSD into co-workers' drinks to counter 'negative energy'
A Missouri car-rental worker took his co-workers on a different kind of trip when he dosed them with LSD in a half-baked scheme to counteract their “negative energy," according to...
Rapper Tech N9ne's rumored death sparks social media panic
Tech N9ne wants you to know he's alive and well. Rumors of the 47-year-old Missouri-born rapper's death were greatly exaggerated after he took to Twitter Monday to mourn the death...
Woman suffers stroke after tearing artery during yoga pose
A Maryland woman who suffered a massive stroke after reportedly tearing an artery while attempting a yoga handstand pose said she is still suffering from memory loss and severe headaches...
Man shot in front of girlfriend during botched robbery dies from wounds
A Bronx man who was shot in front of his girlfriend during a botched robbery died of his injuries over the weekend, police said Monday. Jensy Amparo, 26, died Saturday...
Women will headline WrestleMania for first time
WrestleMania 35 will be headlined by "The Man," not the men. WWE made its main event for its biggest pay-per-view of the year official Monday morning, announcing in a press...
Migrants fleeing to Europe routinely fall prey to rape, sexual torture: study
PARIS — Migrants trying to reach Europe face routine rape and sexual torture throughout their journey — and especially in Libya — with men facing abuse nearly as routinely as...
Blade launches helicopter 'taxi' service to JFK Airport
Flying taxis have finally come to the Big Apple — and they want to take you to JFK and back. Blade, the short-distance aviation company known for its helicopter flights...
March Madness coach taunts rival player: 'Queen'
It’s one thing to try it, it’s another to admit it was part of your game plan all along — after it was wildly unsuccessful. During Sunday’s NCAA Tournament second-round...
Michael Avenatti charged with trying to extort $20M from Nike
Lawyer Michael Avenatti is facing coast-to-coast charges in separate extortion and fraud schemes, the feds announced Monday. Avenatti — who shot to fame representing porn star Stormy Daniels over her...
Synagogue opens doors to Muslim worshipers after mosque fire
A Manhattan synagogue opened its doors to hundreds of worshipers from a nearby mosque ravaged by fire — a move that brought people to tears. “Their Imam said this was...
Trump now says Mueller acted honorably during Russia probe
President Trump — who has spent two years lambasting Robert Mueller and the Russia probe — changed his tune Monday and said the special counsel acted honorably. The president, appearing...
Ohio man arrested for attacking teen whom he accused of raping a 5-year-old
An Ohio man was arrested last week for attacking a teen who he said was raping a 5-year-old, police said. Richard Adams, 20, walked into a room of his Eastlake,...
Criminals are using dead rats to smuggle drugs, phones and cash into UK prison
LONDON — Suspected organized criminals have been stuffing the bodies of dead rats with drugs, phones and cash, and throwing them over the walls of a British prison to get...
Patriots' first try at replacing Rob Gronkowski already went bust
The Patriots have already struck out on their first Rob Gronkowski backup plan. Free-agent tight end Jared Cook chose to sign with the Saints last week, but not before the...
Orphans of disaster: Children face a perilous existence after Cyclone Idai
MOZAMBIQUE — Her name is Chuva, which in Portuguese means rain. For four days that was all she saw as she clung to her rooftop in the cyclone’s aftermath and...
Don't dare a snake to bite your tongue
Footage from Makassar, Indonesia, shows a young boy taunting a snake by sticking his tongue out at it while his friend holds the creature close to his face. Not surprisingly,...
Jason Kidd emerges as Lakers answer — if he can wait
Jason Kidd appears destined to return to coaching by next season in California. It's just a matter of whether the former point guard wants to patrol the sideline at his...
Kanye and Kim launch Yeezy lemonade stands for mental health charity
As the saying goes, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. But, if you’re Kanye West when life gives you lemons — you sell Yeezys. And that’s exactly what the...
Russia claims to be vindicated by Mueller report, too
They’re Russian to judgment. The Kremlin on Monday claimed it too was vindicated by the much-ballyhooed report finding that President Trump did not collude with Russia on election meddling —...
Unvaccinated US kids in Costa Rica test positive for measles
Costa Rica’s Ministry of Health confirmed on Thursday positive measles cases in two of four American children who fell ill earlier this month. The ministry tested four children between the...
Rudy Giuliani: Mueller probe was 'bad' for the country
President Trump’s attorney Rudy Giuliani said in media appearances Monday that Robert Mueller’s sweeping probe was “bad” for the country -- and cryptically warned that whoever persuaded the feds to...
FDA to review breast implant safety as debate rages on
WASHINGTON -- U.S. health officials are taking another look at the safety of breast implants, the latest review in a decades-long debate. At a two-day meeting that starts Monday, a...
Father of Sandy Hook shooting victim dead of apparent suicide
The father of one of the 20 kids massacred in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in December 2012 in Newtown, Conn., was found dead Monday in an apparent suicide,...
'Party time': Rob Gronkowski's friends predict post-retirement plans
The NFL community and beyond has nothing but love for Rob Gronkowski. Shortly after the Patriots tight end announced his retirement Sunday with an Instagram post, dozens of players and...
'This Is Us' finale rumor: Are Randall and Beth breaking up?
Sunday's PaleyFest panel in Hollywood fueled more speculation that NBC’s “This Is Us” golden couple, Beth (Susan Kelechi Watson) and Randall (Sterling K. Brown) Pearson, are headed for splitsville. Randall’s...
California grower recalls avocados over possible listeria contamination
ESCONDIDO, Calif. — A Southern California company is voluntarily recalling whole avocados over possible listeria contamination. Henry Avocado, a grower and distributor based near San Diego, said Saturday that the...
Woman mortified as companion booted for Nick Kyrgios shouting match
I'm not with him. Nick Kyrgios continued his wild ride in Miami with some amazing displays of self-confidence mixed with outbursts at a fan during his third-round match against Dusan...
Banning of mosque shooting suspect's manifesto raises free speech debate in New Zealand
NEW ZEALAND — New Zealanders are debating the limits of free speech after their chief censor banned the 74-page manifesto written and released by the man accused of slaughtering 50...
A desperate Tom Brady could lure Gronk out of retirement: agent
Rob Gronkowski hasn’t even been retired for 24 hours, and the speculation over his return has already begun. The Patriots tight end announced his exit from the NFL on Sunday...
Houston police sergeant accused of fatally shooting wife
A Houston police sergeant was charged with murder after allegedly gunning down his wife, a popular school librarian -- because he believed she had been flirting with a family friend,...
'Sick of it a little bit': Johnny Manziel has message for fans after AAF debut
It was Johnny Football or bust. Johnny Manziel made his AAF debut off the bench Sunday, much to the delight of the home crowd in Memphis, who cheered for his...
Muslim advocacy group sues Facebook, YouTube over New Zealand shooting livestream
A French-Muslim advocacy group is suing Facebook and YouTube for broadcasting live the New Zealand mass murder that left 50 mosque-goers dead. The French Council of the Muslim Faith is...
School bus driver accused of pulling over, kissing teen student
A Long Island school bus driver allegedly asked a teenage passenger for a hug — then kissed her when she offered him a handshake, police said. Joel Cedeno, 62, was...
Outrage after 'blown' calls help Duke beat UCF
To get it out of the way: Yes, a prominent late-game call went against Duke. It happened. With a little over two minutes left in a two-point game, Central Florida's...
Bingo and bongs: More seniors turn to pot for age-related aches
CALIFORNIA — The group of white-haired folks — some pushing walkers, others using canes — arrive right on time at the gates of Laguna Woods Village, an upscale retirement community...
Trump's lawyer doesn't want president's responses to Mueller questions released
President Trump’s attorney Jay Sekulow said Monday that he would not release his client’s written answers to questions posed by special counsel Robert Mueller, calling them “confidential.” “I would fight...
Senior dog gets 'seeing-eye puppy' after losing eyesight
Best friends fur-ever! Two golden retrievers in North Carolina have taken social media by storm for their uniquely pawesome bond. Earlier this year, Chelsea and Adam Stipe adopted Maverick, a...
Mystery parent in admissions scam paid $6.5M to get kids into college
The parent who plunked down a whopping $6.5 million as part of the nationwide college admissions scandal remains a mystery nearly two weeks after prosecutors indicted 50 people in connection...
Cops charge man who attempted suicide-by-cop
Authorities have charged the suicidal man who was shot several times after he set his vehicle on fire outside a Queens police station, lunged at cops with a knife and...
Aztec war sacrifices found in Mexico may point to elusive royal tomb
MEXICO CITY - A trove of Aztec sacrifices, including a richly adorned jaguar dressed as a warrior and recently discovered in downtown Mexico City, could lead archaeologists to the most...
Kenyan teacher who gave earnings to poor wins $1M prize
A Kenyan educator's lesson in selflessness has just earned him the title of the best teacher in the world. Peter Tabichi -- who teaches at a school with just one...
Dog owner plans to keep cloning her pooch 'so it never dies'
A dog owner has vowed to continuously clone her beloved pet in a bid to keep it alive forever. Mom of four Amy Vangemert, 55, recently shelled out over $50,000...
Bloody boxer forces kiss on 'embarrassed' reporter
The last man to be knocked out by Wladimir Klitschko raised eyebrows by forcefully kissing a reporter after a post-fight interview. Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev remained near the top of the...
New scented ink turns body art into 'visual fragrance'
It's a perfume you can see. AMKIRI, a new beauty brand that just launched last Thursday (aka International Fragrance Day), infuses unisex scents into ink that you can apply to...
Stalker blamed for repeatedly sending unwanted people to family’s home
SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah family has become the victim of extreme stalking involving unwanted service providers repeatedly being sent to their home, according to the homeowner and police....
American Airlines canceling 90 flights a day over Boeing 737 MAX 8 ban
American Airlines is nixing up to 90 flights a day into late April in the wake of the federally mandated grounding of all Boeing 737 MAX 8s. The world’s largest...
LeBron James is ironically fearful of 'game gods' now
LeBron James isn't going to risk a karmic blowback. The Lakers star told Spectrum after the Lakers' 111-106 win over the Kings on Sunday that he still has to perform...
Trump takes victory lap after Mueller probe finds no collusion
President Trump took a victory lap Monday — after a report issued Sunday said he did not collude with Russia to influence the 2016 election — by retweeting news coverage...
Sutton Foster to star with Hugh Jackman in Broadway's 'Music Man'
Hugh Jackman has his next leading lady: Sutton Foster. The two-time Tony winner will star as Marian Paroo opposite Jackman's Harold Hill in the upcoming revival of "The Music Man"...
Man claims he woke up with knife sticking out of his leg: cops
A homeless man sleeping on the bench of a Manhattan subway station woke up Monday morning to find he had been stabbed in the leg, police said. The 22-year-old man...
Nikki Bella announces shocking WWE retirement: 'Too old'
Nikki Bella announced her shocking retirement from WWE. Bella, 35, revealed she is "too old for the travel" as she ended her career in the ring after 12 incredible years....
Huckabee Sanders: Trump doesn't have 'any problem' releasing Mueller report
White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Monday that President Trump doesn’t have “any problem” with special counsel Robert Mueller’s full report being released — but stressed that the decision...
Accused Gambino boss killer formally charged
The 24-year-old nobody who cops say gunned down the boss of the Gambino crime family was hauled into a New York City court for the first time Monday to face...
Pressure grows for Theresa May to resign amid Brexit impasse
LONDON — British Prime Minister Theresa May was under intense pressure Monday to resign as the price of breaking the country’s Brexit impasse and winning support for her unloved EU...
Ethiopian Airlines chief still believes in Boeing after deadly crash
The head of Ethiopian Airlines said Monday that the carrier “believes in” Boeing despite the crash of its 737 MAX 8 jetliner that killed all 157 people aboard and led...
Israel sends reinforcements to Gaza border after rocket attack
The Israeli military deployed armored forces and additional troops to the border with Gaza on Monday hours after seven Israelis were wounded in a rocket attack that it blamed on...
Toddler runs in terror from adorable puppy
A 3-year-old in Moreland, Georgia, is not a fan of dogs, no matter how small and adorable they are. Unfortunately for him, the Shih Tzu/Yorkshire terrier didn't understand and ended...
Co-op wants woman and the cats she cares for to scram
The fur is flying at a Long Island co-op complex where an animal-loving resident is caring for a colony of stray cats living on the grounds. Maryann Hamilton — who’s...
Gay Trump supporter calls out LGBT Center of NY, claiming 'fascism'
Political correctness prompted the LGBT Center of New York City to refuse to host a panel discussion on why so many gays and lesbians support Democrats, claims a gay supporter...
Parents suing campground, police in child molestation case
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The parents of a boy allegedly molested by a reserve sheriff's deputy at a southern Indiana campground are suing the campground, police and their reserve program. The...
We still may not have seen the best of Florida State
Even before Saturday night, Florida State already boasted some of the best length, athleticism and depth of any NCAA Tournament team. But if the Seminoles can continue shooting the 3...
Dawkins family shows character that grew from Coach K lesson
COLUMBIA , S.C. — It was all right there for Aubrey Dawkins. B.J. Taylor drove from the right side and missed a floater, and Dawkins came flying in for the...
Norfolk State's defense will allow it to cover versus Colorado
Norfolk State is fresh off winning outright as an 18-point underdog against Alabama and will look to keep its momentum going when it heads to Boulder to face Colorado (9...
Yankees not letting spring injuries dampen expectations
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Yankees didn’t require a medivac to get them out of Florida, but they weren’t an advertisement of perfect health. Prior to the start of games...
Doing what's best for D'Angelo Russell may shake up Nets' lineup
PORTLAND, Ore. — Kenny Atkinson juggled his lineup against the Lakers, giving DeMarre Carroll his first start of the season instead of Caris LeVert. It might not be a one-off....
'He's always with us': The fallen teammate watching over LSU
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — LSU knows that Will Wade is watching. The team believes that Wayde Sims is, too. When “44” hits the scoreboard, the Tigers flash Sims’ number with their...
What Chris Kreider injury likely means for Brendan Lemieux
Brendan Lemieux figures to get at least one more spin with the Rangers’ top line. Chris Kreider will miss his second straight game with a lower-body injury Monday night against...
Lackluster weekend means best of NCAA Tournament is to come
The best four sports days of the year are over. The opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament came and went, delivering a few wild moments, but few upsets. Chalk prevailed....
7 injured as Gaza rocket strikes home in central Israel
A rocket that was reportedly fired from the Gaza Strip slammed into a house in central Israel early Monday morning — injuring at least seven people, including three children. A...
The money-line strategies to find favorable point spreads
As you get deeper into the challenges and joys of sports betting, it will dawn on you that it’s helpful to develop an instinct for money-line prices. Even if you...
John Mara lashes out over Eli Manning loyalty talk
PHOENIX — John Mara admits he has a soft spot in his heart for Eli Manning, and not only because of the two newest Lombardi Trophies behind glass at the...
Things are about to get harder for Nets with playoffs in sight
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Nets got the wins they needed on this nasty seven-game trip. Now comes the greedy part: The bonus round against the Trail Blazers. With three ex-Blazers...
The pressure is off and Virginia looks like a No. 1 seed again
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The psychological shackles are gone now, and the Virginia Cavaliers play freely again, fully liberated from the haunting self-doubt that they might never again be who they...
Vietnam veteran, lawmaker finally presented with Bronze Star
VILLAGE OF MILAN, N.M. — A New Mexico state lawmaker has finally received his medals for his service during the Vietnam War. The Gallup Independent reports Democratic Rep. Eliseo "Lee"...
Duke's stars show March spotlight was 'made' for them
COLUMBIA, S.C. — How sweet it was for Zion Williamson, soaking up unrequited love from his home state all weekend and playing with those precocious Duke brothers he loves, his...