March 28, 2019
Father, son didn't know they were being filmed killing hibernating bear and her cubs
The US Humane Society released a sickening surveillance video this week, showing a father and son from Alaska illegally killing a black bear and her two newborn cubs — while...
The Rangers whose stocks have risen, fallen the most this season
Regarding the Rangers, who at 2-8-4 since the deadline and with six games remaining beginning with Friday’s match at the Garden against the Blues, are rivaling the 2003-04 Stripped Down...
Kentucky will have plenty of time to make PJ Washington decision
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Big Blue Nation is holding its breath. Kentucky faithful are praying 6-foot-8 power forward PJ Washington (14.8 points per game, 7.5 rebounds) will be able to...
Bryce Harper impacts Phillies' win without even getting a hit
PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper had already struck out twice in his $330 million debut when he was set to dig his gaudy green Phanatic spikes in at the plate in...
Lawmakers challenge Brooklyn councilman's 'world's tallest politician' title
This New York City councilman may be spinning a tall tale. Towering politicians are coming out of the woodwork to claim that the Guinness World Records came up short when...
Dodgers blast MLB record eight homers in one game
LOS ANGELES — While one homer after another rocketed into the stands at Chavez Ravine, the Los Angeles Dodgers' dugout celebrations became increasingly incredulous. Five homers in the first six...
The last perfect NCAA bracket is busted
The last remaining perfect bracket is no more. Gregg Nigl, a 40-year-old neuropsychologist from Columbus, Ohio, had picked the first 49 games of this year’s NCAA Tournament correctly — after...
Islanders score two goals in final minutes to storm past Jets
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — This was unadulterated bliss, the likes of which are normally reserved for much bigger stages. But the joy inside the Islanders’ locker room after a wild 5-4...
Shamorie Ponds entering NBA draft
All along, this was the expectation. When Shamorie Ponds returned for his junior year after testing the NBA draft waters last spring and nearly going pro, the belief around the...
Drew Barrymore launches home decor line at Walmart
Drew Barrymore, who most recently played a flesh-eating zombie on Netflix’s “Santa Clarita Diet,” would now like to sell you a vintage floral dinnerware set. The “E.T.” star — in...
Digital startup Cheddar to debut on Spectrum as it looks for scale
Jon Steinberg has gone from unicorn — a digital business with a valuation of more than $1 billion — to what he calls “a little acorn” with his current venture,...
Trump to talk nukes with South Korean president
The South Korean president will meet with President Trump next month for a summit on North Korean nuclear diplomacy, the country announced Thursday. President Moon Jae-in will meet with Trump...
NASA's Cassini uncovered more than 60 moons between Saturn's rings
Nearly two years after NASA’s Cassini spacecraft concluded its mission, researchers on Thursday revealed their findings about the mini-moons the probe flew by before burning up in the ringed planet’s...
De Blasio says he will trim city fleet after adding 5,304 vehicles
Mayor de Blasio signed an order Thursday to trim the city’s vehicle fleet over the next two years — but the cut of 1,000 would barely put a dent in...
Tennessee blows lead in final seconds of regulation, falls in OT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Purdue wasn’t prepared for what was coming. The blowout losses in the past two Sweet 16s would have been better. A 19-year Elite Eight drought was in...
Norm Pearlstine's one-year deal with the LA Times replaced by 'multiyear contract'
When Norm Pearlstine was tapped as the executive of the Los Angeles Times by the paper’s new owner a year ago, he had a one-year contract and he told Media...
Mob boss who inspired other infamous turncoats dies in witness protection
The Mafia big who was the first of his generation to spill the mob’s most precious secrets about its extensive reach into legitimate businesses, labor unions and illegal rackets in...
Chaotic scene at Sydney Airport, all flights grounded due to control tower fire
All flights out of Sydney Airport were grounded on Friday afternoon, local time, due to a fire in the control tower, according to Australian officials. Service was suspended for nearly...
Gonzaga out-physicals Florida State to reach Elite Eight
ANAHEIM, Calif. — As the final seconds ticked off the clock, Gonzaga began to celebrate a job well done. Senior guard Josh Perkins hugged sophomore guard Zach Norvell and junior...
Protesters take on anti-fur bill outside City Hall
About 150 protesters gathered outside City Hall on Thursday to plead with lawmakers to fur-get about passing a bill that would ban the sale of new animal skins. Maria Reich,...
David Fizdale wasn't in a positive mood after Knicks' blowout loss
Kevin Knox returned to action for the Knicks without missing any time after spraining his ankle Sunday and Dennis Smith Jr. played for the first time in more than two...
Man on way to sex-offenders monitoring meeting accused of groping girl
A subway pervert allegedly groped a 15-year-old girl while she was headed to school — and he was on his way to a sex-offenders monitoring meeting in lower Manhattan, law-enforcement...
Alden Global Capital offers buyouts at Southern California papers
Alden Global Capital, the owner of MNG Enterprises, which is attempting a hostile takeover of Gannett, is undertaking another round of buyouts at some of its Southern California papers. Reporters...
Joseph Tsai in talks to buy Barclays Center, become majority owner of Nets
Joseph Tsai, the billionaire co-founder of Alibaba, is in talks to buy Brooklyn’s Barclays Center and the new Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale from Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov, The Post has...
Nets outgunned by Sixers as playoff hopes take another hit
PHILADELPHIA — If the playoffs had opened Thursday, the Nets would have been facing the 76ers — but if they keep this up they won’t have to worry about the...
Michigan State-LSU a matchup between premier point guards
WASHINGTON — Only Ja Morant could make the point-guard showdown Friday night more intriguing. When No. 2 Michigan State and No. 3 LSU meet in an East Regional semifinal at...
Vince McMahon sells $270M in WWE stock to fund XFL relaunch
WWE chief Vince McMahon owes his fortune to the wrestling ring — and now he’s diverted a chunk of it to the gridiron. The wrestling company revealed on Wednesday that...
Trump blasts Democrats for 'bulls--t partisan investigations'
President Trump on Thursday blasted Democrats for what he said were "bulls--t partisan investigations." Trump attempted to highlight the differences between the GOP and Democrats during his rally in Grand...
Artist seeks support to build 'cheese wall' at Mexico border
For his latest project, one artist from New York is eschewing canvas, clay or even celluloid in favor of cotija. Cosimo Cavallaro is currently using blocks of the Mexican cheese...
Trump calls Smollett case 'embarrassment to our country' at raucous rally
President Trump addressed the Jussie Smollett fiasco at his rally in Michigan on Thursday night, calling the case an “embarrassment.” Trump had tweeted about the case on Thursday morning, writing...
Nevada brothel owner Dennis Hof's cause of death revealed
Nevada brothel owner Dennis Hof died naturally of a heart attack and had THC and a Viagra-like medication in his system at the time of his passing, according to an...
Coby White seeking March Madness glory with father in his heart
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It is almost as if Coby White grows his hair so high so his father who left him much too soon can see him clearly from...
'Hot Bench' milestone: 1,000th episode serving 'comeuppance'
The 1,000th episode of “Hot Bench” airs Monday — yet another milestone for the biggest daytime success story in recent memory. TV’s only court show featuring three judges (Tanya Acker,...
Trump declares 'collusion delusion is over' at Michigan rally
President Trump took a post-Mueller probe victory lap at a raucous rally in Michigan Thursday night, declaring "the collusion delusion is over." "After three years of lies and smears and...
What Hamas really wants from its latest attacks on Israel
A rocket launch from Gaza on Monday destroyed a house north of Tel Aviv, injuring six family members, including three children as young as 18 months old. The attack triggered...
Ex-Ranger Hayes credits franchise for his maturation
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — It was the first thing Kevin Hayes said, and it was the most poignant. “My five years there, I came in a totally different human than when...
ObamaCare’s Enemy No. 1 says this is the wrong way to kill it
In a dramatic reversal, the Trump administration has asked a federal appellate court to uphold a lower-court ruling striking down all of ObamaCare as unconstitutional. You might expect me to...
Supremes halt execution of man who asked for Buddhist spiritual adviser
The US Supreme Court on Thursday night halted the execution of one of the infamous “Texas Seven” gang of escaped inmates — ruling that his request to allow his Buddhist...
E-record rules are burning out docs and killing patients
Driving while texting is so dangerous that it’s outlawed. But doctors and nurses are expected to care for patients while keeping their eyes glued to a computer screen, following prompts...
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame finally pours some sugar on Def Leppard
Since their heyday, Def Leppard has sold more than 10 million copies of 1983’s “Pyromania” and more than 12 million copies of 1987’s “Hysteria” — numbers from when people actually...
Russian spy Maria Butina to be sentenced next month
Maria Butina, the Russian national who pleaded guilty to working as a spy in an attempt to infiltrate the NRA, will be sentenced for the crime on April 26, a...
Hug a tree in memory of Henry Stern
You can’t really call the New York City Council a rubber stamp, Henry Stern once observed, “because a rubber stamp leaves an impression.” Stern, who died Thursday at 83, was...
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2019 shakes off tone-deaf history
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has made its share of rocky calls in the past. Take last year’s class: Somehow The Cars and The Moody Blues beat out...
Mets' most dominant pitcher wasn't Jacob deGrom
WASHINGTON — Seth Lugo was the Mets’ most dominant pitcher Thursday — albeit in a short burst. Summoned to pitch the seventh inning, the right-hander struck out all three batters...
Latest L-train switch again proves Cuomo doesn’t need more power over the MTA
Despite repeated promises to the contrary, the MTA is passing on having an outside review of the wisdom of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plan for L-train repairs. So much for the...
Keaton Parks looking to put attacking foot forward with NYCFC
When Keaton Parks joined New York City FC in the offseason, he looked like a sure-thing starter. His objective was clear: He joined NYCFC on loan via Benfica to get...
De Blasio’s ferries are crazy expensive
City Comptroller Scott Stringer’s recent warnings about massive waste at NYC Ferry were alarming enough. But a Citizens Budget Commission report out Thursday truly, uh, rocks the boat. For every...
'St. Louis style' food is being roasted on social media
Internet 1, St. Louis 0. Twitter user Alek Krautmann's bizarre and widely panned method of slicing bagels — as if they were loaves of bread — has been getting the...
The Greg Bird boos are here already — and he shut them up
After another spring training in which Greg Bird tantalized the Yankees with glimpses of his power and ability to get on base, the first baseman got the start on Thursday...
Kirstjen Nielsen wants authority to deport undocumented minors
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen has asked Congress for the authority to deport undocumented unaccompanied minors — calling the situation at the US southern border “dire,” a report said Thursday....
Mom lashes out in court at woman who killed daughter with botched butt injection
The shattered mother of a Harlem woman who died from a black-market butt injection blasted the fake nurse who performed the deadly procedure as “not even human” in Manhattan court....
Did Yankees quietly find the star slugger their lineup needs?
Bryce Harper and Manny Machado loom over this Yankees season. So much anticipation — years of it — accompanied their free agency. So much expectation persisted that one or the...
Judge rules New York 'gravity knife' ban unconstitutional
A federal judge ruled on Thursday that the state law that bans "gravity" knives is unconstitutional because it's too difficult to enforce. Federal District Judge Paul Crotty specifically mentioned a...
Thief who swiped wife's $30K ring after going home with hubby gets off with time served
A swindler who swiped a Manhattan actress’ $30,000 wedding ring after going home with the woman’s husband was sentenced to time served Thursday and will have no criminal record. Alma...
DA candidate raises eyebrows with fundraiser at reputed mob joint
Aren’t these the guys she’s supposed to be putting away? Queens Borough President Melinda Katz boosted her campaign for district attorney by holding a fund-raiser at a mobbed-up eatery in...
'Twilight Zone' review: Uneven homage proves Rod Serling was one of a kind
It’s a good thing, I suppose, that hot filmmakers such as Jordan Peele (“Us” and “Get Out”) acknowledge the influence that artists such as Rod Serling, creator of “The Twilight...
Prosecution and defense rest in slain jogger retrial
Both the prosecution and the defense on Thursday rested their cases in the retrial of the man accused of slaying Queens jogger Karina Vetrano. The court heard about DNA evidence...
Why Yankees may need 57 more of these drubbings to beat Red Sox
One down, 57 to go. Opening Day went swimmingly for the Yankees on Thursday afternoon. Actually, if Yankee Stadium were a restaurant, you might have called this a soft opening....
Teen dies after brain infection from eating undercooked pork
An Indian teen who ate undercooked pork died when parasitic tapeworms in the meat infected his brain, according to a new study. The 18-year-old showed up at a Faridabad hospital...
Adam Ottavino's long-awaited Yankees debut is impressive 'blur'
Number Zero put up nothing but zeroes in his relief debut for the Yankees. Brooklyn product Adam Ottavino became the first player in franchise history to wear “0” as his...
'Mrs. Wilson': How actress Ruth's grandmother was conned by a bigamist
Ruth Wilson plays her grandmother in the PBS series.
Councilman doubles down on Palestine denial in Omar feud
A Brooklyn lawmaker doubled down on his denial of Palestine's existence on Thursday – even as he faced being bounced from a City Council committee. “There is no state by...
Alarming statistic highlights 'escalating' impact of climate change
The United Nations’ weather agency says extreme weather last year hit 62 million people worldwide and forced 2 million people to relocate, as man-made climate change worsened.
Puerto Rico governor to Trump admin: 'If the bully gets close, I'll punch the bully'
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló continued to fire shots at President Trump on Thursday — warning that "if the bully gets close, I'll punch the bully in the mouth" —...
The Mets and Jeurys Familia are just so happy with each other
WASHINGTON — Everything felt familiar to Jeurys Familia, even if his job has changed. Wearing his old gray uniform, No. 27. Warming up in the visitor’s bullpen at Nationals Park....
Clare Bronfman says she fired Avenatti, found Geragos instead online for Nxivm trial
Seagram’s heiress and alleged Nxivm sex-cult money launderer Clare Bronfman has drawn the line at Michael Avenatti — axing the indicted-on-both-coasts attorney after briefly retaining him, her lawyer revealed Thursday....
It wasn't the Robinson Cano home run that left Mets slack-jawed
WASHINGTON — It was Wilson Ramos who had the best view of it all, a front-row seat to the splendid intersection of skill and experience and baseball intelligence. The Mets’...
Yankees World Series closer indicted on child-sex charges
Nearly two months after being arrested, former Yankee pitcher John Wetteland was indicted Thursday on charges of aggravated sexual assault of a child. Wetteland, 52, who was the 1996 World...
Sports reporter who was forcibly kissed by boxer says she was also groped
Bulgarian heavyweight champion Kubrat Pulev didn't just forcefully kiss a female sports journalist on the lips, he also grabbed her backside -- and then laughed, she told reporters Thursday. Vegas...
'Be More Chill' is a backstage 'viper's nest' that needs more chill
There's tumult behind the scenes this week at “Be More Chill,” the social media phenomenon that’s become a Broadway musical. Concerned that their show isn’t gaining traction in the Tony...
Driver allegedly high on erotic 'whippets' when he killed lawyer
Prosecutors say a Florida driver mowed down a family on a sidewalk -- killing a real estate lawyer -- all while high on erotic-themed "whippets." Joesph Franco, 27, appeared in...
Dems, Trump both better off if Mueller report stays sealed and other commentary
Political scribe: Keep the Mueller Report Sealed The Beltway is itching to read special counsel Robert Mueller’s report into Russian inference in the 2016 election, but The Week’s Matthew Walther...
'Diane' star Mary Kay Place: Making 'Big Chill' was a 'total blast'
Life's been hard on Diane: A widow with a drug-addicted son and ailing friends, she seems to take care of everyone but herself. Opening Friday, the film “Diane” would be...
Pope Francis explains reluctant ring kiss: Fear of spreading germs
Pope Francis on Thursday said that fear of germs was the reason he was seen earlier this week yanking his hand away from worshipers so they couldn't kiss his ring....
Trump pledges to restore Special Olympics funding
After days of mounting pressure on Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, President Trump said Thursday funding for the Special Olympics won't be cut after all. “The Special Olympics will be funded,...
New York on verge of banning plastic bags
It’s in the bag. Albany lawmakers have struck a deal to outlaw plastic bags statewide and charge a 5-cent fee on paper ones, legislators said on Thursday. Legislators were hashing...
Trump claims he's cared for, funded Puerto Rico more than 'anyone ever'
President Trump on Thursday lavishly praised his rescue efforts in Puerto Rico following the devastation of Hurricane Maria — claiming that no one alive could have done a better job....
MLB star picks 'Baby Shark' as walk-up song — and threatens to keep it forever
Elvis Andrus has started his 11th season for the Texas Rangers with a catchy new walk-up song — and by lining a single to left field. "Baby shark, doo doo...
City passes bill to remove abusive doctors' names from birth certificates
Parents in New York City can now remove the names of doctors from the birth certificates of their children if the physician's medical license is yanked for pervy behavior or...
City ferry system pays $10.73 subsidy per passenger: watchdog
The city’s ferry system is taking taxpayers for a ride, with each individual trip costing $10.73 more than passengers pay, according to a government watchdog. In a report titled "Swimming...
Surveillance footage shows moments leading to brutal gang killing: cops
Dramatic pieced-together surveillance footage released by cops on Thursday shows 10 thugs chase down a man through Brooklyn streets before fatally shooting him in what authorities are calling a brutal...
Cops locate missing mom of newborn found dead in car
Authorities say they located the missing Michigan mom whose newborn daughter was found dead in her car. Ashley Shade, 35, was arrested Wednesday in Lansing nearly a week after the...
Arcade Fire's 'Baby Mine' cover for 'Dumbo' has a bizarre twist
Arcade Fire singer Win Butler has a unique connection to the original animated movie.
Greg Schiano abruptly and bizarrely resigns from Patriots
Greg Schiano has resigned as DC of the NEP. In a move reminiscent of his now-former boss Bill Belichick, Schiano announced he was stepping down as the Patriots' defensive coordinator,...
Oregon vs. Virginia: Over/Under line too low for this Sweet 16 matchup
Though No. 1 Virginia and No. 12 Oregon both rank in the bottom 45 in the country in pace of play, with Virginia having the fewest possessions per game of...
Brits fuming over government buying $16M NYC penthouse
Brexit has Brits fuming, but so does the UK government’s recent purchase of a pricey New York penthouse. Last week, according to city finance records, a buyer whose name included...
This Tiger Woods bush shot is absurd
It might be called showing off if Tiger Woods hadn't hit the ball into the bush to make it necessary in the first place. But Woods did save par Thursday...
'Barry' star Henry Winkler has a crazy connection to Steve McQueen
The two actors shared the same set of wheels on film.
'Barry' star Henry Winkler on 'elusive' Emmy win 40 years after Fonzie
Ever since Henry Winkler won his first Primetime Emmy last fall, walking through the airport just hasn’t been the same. “I’ll tell you where the validation comes,” he tells The...
'Jewish' cult planned to abduct Brooklyn kids again
They were plotting to kidnap these kids again -- and vowed to fight their mom “to the death” to get them. Even from jail, members of the Guatemala-based extremist Jewish...
Ex-Yale soccer coach pleads guilty in admissions scam
A former Yale women's soccer coach pleaded guilty Thursday to pocketing $400,000 to recruit an unqualified athlete to the Ivy League college as part of a nationwide admissions scam that...
Wells Fargo CEO Tim Sloan is out
Tim Sloan, Wells Fargo’s chief executive, stepped down from his position on Thursday, the bank announced — less than three years after he took the helm at the company amid...
Fan whose wife was killed by foul ball refuses Dodgers' olive branch
A moment of silence won't be good enough for a Dodgers fan who is now a widower. Erwin Goldbloom was at a game at Dodger Stadium last August with his...
Purdue vs. Tennessee prediction: Take Vols against the spread in Sweet 16
Chalk has held to form in the bottom half of the NCAA Tournament's South Region as Purdue and Tennessee will battle it out in the Sweet 16 on Thursday (7:29...
De Blasio admits he failed outreach to Asians before plan to diversify schools
Mayor de Blasio conceded Thursday that he fumbled outreach to the Asian community before unveiling a plan to diversify the city's specialized high schools. "I have to say, I wish...
Six in ten Americans struggle to keep up with day-to-day tasks
Got a crucial task on your to-do list that you just can’t seem to find time for? You’re not alone. The average American is currently putting off 14 things on...
New bill would ban soda as default drink in kids' meals
Kids who enjoy soda with their happy meals might not be too sweet about a new bill approved by the City Council on Thursday. The legislation drafted by Councilman Ben...
Yankees look like a monster in Opening Day beatdown
Miguel Andujar was on his way out of the Yankees’ clubhouse and Luke Voit was headed to the interview room when they met at the far end of the room....
Red Sox fan de Blasio skips Yankees opening day — again
Mayor de Blasio, a die-hard Red Sox fan, said he skipped opening day at Yankee Stadium on Thursday because "it wouldn't be a good experience for anyone involved." He made...
The problem with the rise of family video blogs
Family video blogs are a multimillion-dollar industry that has allowed some parents to quit their jobs as they document their daily lives. But the popularity of the videos has come...
Real estate mogul pleads guilty to scam a decade after last scheme
A real estate mogul once known as the “Wharton Whiz Kid” admitted Thursday in court to swindling at least two victims out of tens of thousands of dollars — nearly...
Cash-advance app Earnin gets subpoenaed by NY regulator: source
New York regulators have launched an investigation into Earnin, a Silicon Valley-backed cash-advance app, over concerns that it may be skirting state lending laws, The Post has learned. The probe...
Romanians spin burning tires to ward off evil spirits before Lent
People spin burning tires for a ritual marking the upcoming Clean Monday, the beginning of the Great Lent, 40 days ahead of Orthodox Easter, on the hills surrounding the village...
You'll now be able to buy CBD at SoulCycle
It’s in coffee, cocktails and dog treats — and now it’s at the gym. Fitness studios are peddling CBD products as a way for gym members to alleviate sore muscles...
March Madness: Will the NCAA Sweet 16 finally give us an upset?
Who will be the first favorite to fall? Last Saturday and Sunday were historic in the 2019 NCAA Tournament. Betting favorites went a perfect 16-0 straight up. The only “seed...
Teacher accidentally played porn during history class: district
A substitute teacher in Michigan showed pornography for at least 30 seconds during a middle school history class, district officials said. The unidentified teacher at O.L. Smith Middle School in...
These twins with Down syndrome are the cutest thing on the internet right now
Brothers Charlie and Milo McConnel, 3, have 21,000 followers on Instagram and another 9,000 on Facebook, but they aren't just any set of twin-fluencers. Their mother, Julie McConnel, created a...
Jacob deGrom is the filthier ace in dream Mets Opening Day
WASHINGTON — Cy Young and Not So Young conspired to turn Thursday afternoon into another celebratory Mets opener. There was reigning NL Cy Young award winner Jacob deGrom, and his...
How Kate Beckinsale and Pete Davidson crushed the 'cougar' stereotype
Here’s to you, Mrs. Robinson: you’re officially a vestige of a deeply misogynistic past. The new older woman/younger guy romance looks less like the tortured Bancroft-Hoffman pairing and a lot...
Microsoft bans company from pulling April Fools' Day pranks
It seems like a lifetime ago, but there was actually a time where April Fools��� Day pranks from tech companies were novel, creative and actually entertaining. More than a decade...
Conor McGregor doesn't look like he's a retired fighter
That is not the look of retirement. Conor McGregor claimed he was retiring from mixed martial arts in an early Tuesday morning tweet, but a day later, he was spotted...
Bullying caused school fight that killed fifth-grade girl, mom says
The mom of a South Carolina fifth-grader says bullying is to blame for a violent classroom fight that led to the girl's death, according to reports. While administrators remain tight-lipped...
Fake heiress Anna Sorokin taps a celebrity stylist for her trial
She may be as phony as a Times Square knockoff — but at least her clothes are the real deal. Fake German heiress Anna Sorokin has been turning her Manhattan...
Nationals fans go all-out to show Bryce Harper hatred
Bryce Harper got his $330 million in Philadelphia, but Nationals fans only needed a few homemade arts and crafts to bid him a cold adieu. On the first Opening Day...
Living in heavily polluted areas increases risk of mental illness in children
Kids exposed to filthy air were up to 72 percent more likely to report having a psychotic experience, according to new research from King’s College London.
Why are we so obsessed with the scams pulled off by shameless celebs?
Three months into 2019, it’s clear: This is the year of the fraud. The college scam of two weeks back was a bombshell, to be sure, as is the saga...
Pa. lawmaker begs Jesus' forgiveness before Muslim is sworn in
Rep. Stephanie Borowicz of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives led the chamber in a controversial opening prayer before the first female Muslim member of the house was sworn in. The...
Twitter considering labeling Trump tweets that violate rules
The next time President Trump tweets something that's in violation of Twitter's standards but still newsworthy, the 280-character message might have a note attached to it.
Fed-up parents are sending their teens to 'adulting' class
Parents were so fed up with their teens' lack of everyday skills that they sent them to an "adulting" class. High school students from Kentucky learned how to pay their...
Tony Romo's golf round is absolute disaster
If only Tony Romo could have seen this coming. The quarterback-turned-star commentator finished dead last Thursday in the first round of the PGA Tour's Corales Puntacana Resort and Club Championship,...
Woman calls 911 to report 'nasty' gyro
An Ohio woman deemed her dodgy gyro so criminal she wanted to get the authorities involved, audio from her unusual 911 call reveals.
How I found a key piece of evidence the cops missed in the Jussie Smollett case
While investigating the site where Jussie Smollett claimed he became the victim of a hate crime, New York Post correspondent Gabrielle Fonrouge discovered an empty hot sauce bottle. This is...
Robert Kraft's lawyers file motion to suppress videos, evidence
Robert Kraft’s legal team filed a motion Thursday seeking to suppress videos and traffic stop evidence in his Florida prostitution case, claiming they were obtained illegally, according to a report....
Ocasio-Cortez is rubbing voters the wrong way: poll
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez appears to be rubbing voters the wrong way — if they've heard of her at all — with 36 percent of respondents in a new poll saying...
De Blasio won't commit to picking new NYCHA head by deadline
Mayor Bill de Blasio would not commit Thursday to appoint a new chair of the city’s embattled Housing Authority by a federally imposed deadline. The position has been open for...
Jon Bon Jovi is hosting a cruise from Miami to the Bahamas
Dreams of running away? This upcoming Jon Bon Jovi sea cruise might give you a shot through the heart. The Jersey-bred rock star will be there for you — if...
Mariano Rivera opens Yankees season with World Series prediction
Mariano Rivera is still the last pitcher to close out a World Series championship for the Yankees, a decade after they last won a title in 2009. The Hall of...
Anti-vax parents reluctantly get kids vaccinated after NY county declared emergency
NEW CITY, NY — Some parents who had resisted having their children vaccinated reluctantly brought them in for a measles shot Wednesday as a state of emergency took effect in...
Jared Kushner testifies again before Senate Intelligence Committee
First son-in-law Jared Kushner was back before the Senate Intelligence Committee during a closed-door meeting Thursday as part of the panel’s ongoing investigation into Russian election meddling. Kushner was spotted...
The forgotten point-guard draft stud Knicks duo rave about
Knicks reserves John Jenkins and Luke Kornet haven’t had much to brag about regarding their alma mater, Vanderbilt, this season. The Commodores became the first SEC team since 1954 to...
How to get in a good mood in just 12 minutes
Maybe that whole "self-care movement" was just a bunch of empty hype. When we're feeling blue, wellness gurus so often advise doing "something for yourself" — like taking a relaxing...
Father charged with murder, torture of missing 8-year-old son
The father of a missing 8-year-old boy in California has been charged with murdering his son after trace evidence was found, leaving no doubt he was killed, police said. Corona...
'Avengers: Endgame' will take up too much of your time
“Holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night,” Bonnie Tyler sang back in 1981. Oh, how prophetic those words turned out to be, for the end of...
New York advocate protects 2 illegal immigrants from ICE arrest
An upstate New York advocate protected two undocumented immigrants in the car with him from being arrested by the feds – sending the agents packing by telling them their warrants...
Russia says cosmonaut Valery Bykovsky is dead at 84
MOSCOW — Russia’s space agency says pioneering Soviet-era cosmonaut Valery Bykovsky, who made the first of his three flights to space in 1963, has died at age 84. Roscosmos said...
Bride allegedly embezzled $93K to pay for wedding, butt lift
Here comes the bride — and her embezzlement charges! Police say a Virginia bride allegedly swiped more than $93,000 from her employer so she could pay for wedding expenses and...
Tribes urge US to put off oil, gas leases near sacred sites
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Tribal leaders are calling on US land managers to put off an upcoming oil and gas lease sale, the latest in an ongoing battle over energy development...
Cowboys trade for star, get scarier for Eli Manning
The Cowboys are making life a little more miserable for Eli Manning. After sacking the Giants quarterback seven times last year -- including six in one game at AT&T Stadium...
'Extremely rare' Coca-Cola bottle to enter auction at $150K
An “extremely rare and important” 104-year-old Coca-Cola bottle is about to go under the hammer for a starting bid of $150,000. The 1915 bottle was one of many prototypes for...
First Democratic primary debates to be in Miami in June
WASHINGTON — The first Democratic presidential debate will take place in Miami in June, it was announced Thursday. Because of the huge number of candidates, there will be two debates...
World's longest salt cave discovered in Israel
MOUNT SODOM, ISRAEL — Israeli researchers said Thursday they have surveyed what they now believe to be the world’s longest salt cave, a network of twisting passageways at the southern...
De Blasio blasts Stringer for questioning ThriveNYC
Mayor de Blasio went to war with Comptroller Scott Stringer Thursday for questioning the effectiveness of the costly mental-health program run by Hizzoner’s wife. “First of all, with respect to...
Olivia Wilde's abuse thriller 'A Vigilante' doesn't play it safe
Olivia Wilde is a domestic abuse survivor who devises an off-the-grid method of helping other women escape their tormentors in the taut indie "A Vigilante." First-time feature director Sarah Daggar-Nickson...
Henry Stern, longtime city parks commisioner, dead at 83
Henry Stern, who served as the city's parks commissioner longer than anyone except Robert Moses, has died. Stern was 83. He ran the park system under two mayors — Ed...
Yankees Opening Day starts perfectly
The legend of Luke Voit survived the offseason. After the Yankees first baseman thrived in The Bronx following an unheralded midseason trade, Voit picked up where he left off and...
March Madness predictions, lines: Bet Florida State, Oregon in Sweet 16
I feel I have been left with no choice but to divulge that I haven’t bought Nike sneakers since my last pair wound up with a ripped shoelace, and holes...
Robinson Cano starts Mets Opening Day with a bang
Robbie Cano, don'tcha know that was Max Scherzer? The new Mets second baseman shrugged off the Nationals ace and made a strong first impression Thursday, belting a home run in...
Supreme Court won't stop federal ban on bump stocks
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to stop the Trump administration from enforcing its ban on bump stock devices, which allow semi-automatic weapons to fire like machine guns....
March Madness prediction: Oregon best bet in NCAA Sweet 16 among top seeds
LAS VEGAS — In one shining moment, Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett rescued Duke from disaster. The favorite to win the NCAA Tournament suddenly faced unfavorable odds and the specter...
Stranded flyers pissed over Wow Air's sudden shutdown
Flyers left in the lurch by suddenly-defunct Wow Air blasted the airline Thursday for stranding them across the globe. The airline, which informed passengers in a Thursday statement on its...
Teacher accused of sex with student while his baby napped
A teacher at a Florida private school is accused of having sex with a student at his home after putting his baby down for a nap. Aaron Zuniga, 28, was...
Disney is banning smoking, vaping at all its theme parks
The wonderful worlds of Disney are now officially smoke-free. Smoking — and vaping — are both banned starting May 1, the company unceremoniously announced Thursday in a blog post. The...
New England sees huge spike in beached sea turtles
QUINCY, Mass. — At a sea turtle hospital housed at an old New England shipyard, a biologist leans over a table and uses a needle to draw blood from a...
Shocking moment plane lands in the wrong country: ‘Holy schmoley!’
“Holy schmoly!” a baffled airline worker says over the loudspeaker when a plane departing London lands in the wrong country. The British Airways flight's destination was supposed to be Düsseldorf,...
Many in Ebola outbreak don’t believe virus is real: study
SENEGAL — One out of four people interviewed in eastern Congo last year believed Ebola wasn’t real, according to a new study, underscoring the enormous challenges health care workers are...
Entire 20th century has been wiped out from Major League Baseball
Four-man outfields. High-tech anti-spying rules. A starting pitcher facing just one batter in a playoff game. But beyond all the shifts, analytics and social media outreach, here’s the best way...
Sports reporter who was forcibly kissed by boxer lawyers up
The female sports reporter who was kissed on the lips by Bulgarian heavyweight champion Kubrat Pulev has lawyered up, hiring Gloria Allred over the on-air debacle. A press conference will...
Michael Grimm says he was victim of witch hunt, will run again
Former Rep. Michael Grimm, who went to jail for tax fraud, says he’s ”90 percent” likely to run again for his old Staten Island seat because he was the victim...
NASA captures ‘space butterfly’ giving birth to new stars
Our sun is one of the big reasons we’re all here today. It provides much of the energy needed for life to exist and without it, I wouldn’t be writing...
Eagles used to be afraid of a possible Giants QB plan
Whether the Giants ever had a real interest in Nick Foles, they at least stoked a bit of fear into the Eagles. As executive vice president of football operations Howie...
UK's oldest cop chases down man 45 years his junior
The UK's oldest cop proved he is still as fleet-footed as a rookie this week when he chased down and arrested a man 45 years his junior, authorities said. Paul...
Customers freaking out over ghostly rumors at supermarket
Shoppers at a Massachusetts supermarket were so spooked by rumors of ghost sightings there that the store had to publicly debunk the eerie tale this week, reports said. Wilmington residents...
Trump trashes media's ratings after Mueller report: 'Fake News never wins'
Psst! President Trump's got a secret on how he deals with fake news outlets — but he's not sharing it yet. The president, in a pair of tweets Thursday, trolled...
Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road' not 'country' enough for Billboard charts
They gave this cowboy the boot. Singer Lil Nas X is embroiled in a genre feud — and claims of discrimination — this week after his viral hit, “Old Town...
Celeb attorney slams CNN over extortion plot report
Celebrity attorney Mark Geragos raged against CNN and threatened to tell all after the network dropped him in light of his alleged involvement in the Nike extortion plot. On Tuesday,...
How Pete Alonso learned he made Mets: 'Not cool' but funny prank
WASHINGTON — Pete Alonso discovered he had cracked the Mets’ Opening Day roster as part of a gag by his manager. Mickey Callaway convened all the players who were awaiting...
Rammstein accused of trivializing Holocaust in new music video
German hard rock band Rammstein sparked outrage Thursday among Jewish groups and politicians with a video promoting its new single “Deutschland” – featuring its members dressed as concentration camp prisoners...
Scottish woman feels no pain thanks to mutation
An elderly woman in Scotland has lived an almost pain-free life thanks to a gene mutation that's given her superhero-like powers -- including enhanced wound healing, a new study revealed....
March Madness schedule: Thursday’s Sweet 16 game times, TV channels
The 2019 March Madness matchups get a bit sweeter with high seeds filling the Sweet 16 bracket for Thursday’s and Friday’s games. No. 4 Florida State will kick off Thursday’s...
Man allegedly fondled woman on Brooklyn subway
A sicko straphanger fondled a woman as they rode a rush-hour train through Brooklyn — then suddenly became sheepish when she started recording him on her cellphone, cops said. The...
Aaron Boone explains his 'deeper' Yankees Opening Day lineup
Aaron Boone has offered some insight into the thinking behind his lineup plans for the Yankees this season, beginning with Thursday’s opener against Baltimore. Boone listed designated hitter Luke Voit...
Adam Schiff fires back after GOP calls for his resignation
Rep. Adam Schiff, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, offered an impassioned defense for continuing to lead the panel after its Republican members called on him to step down over...
Mueller's report may be hundreds of pages long
Special counsel Robert Mueller’s full report on his Russia probe — which so far has only been summarized in a four-page letter released by the attorney general — will be...
Fire hose misses blaze, blasting firefighters instead
While a fire was being battled in Yonkers, New York, a powerful stream of water was accidentally directed at a crew of firefighters. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported from...
Unexpected reason Miami spring breaker went viral
Joshua Caraway, 19, a freshman at the University of West Georgia, went against the grain last week by picking up after hundreds of rowdy fellow college students -- and the...
First-time homebuyers have to save up way longer in NYC
Real estate is so pricy in New York City you might end up in the old folks’ home before you can afford your first piece of property. The average wait...
The question that shook the big tech companies at Silicon Valley's artificial intelligence summit
Technology executives were put on the spot when they were each faced with a simple question growing out of increased public scrutiny: "When have you put ethics before your business...
Woman attacks elderly visitor at Upper East Side church
A woman attacked an elderly parishioner inside an Upper East Side church, officials said. The 70-year-old woman was inside Church of St. Monica on East 79th Street around 9:50 a.m....
How Yankees are honoring Mel Stottlemyre this season
The Yankees will honor former ace and longtime pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre this season with a black armband on the left sleeves of their uniforms, beginning with Opening Day against...
Dog chills in baby swing at the playground
Hilarious footage shows a dog strapped into a baby swing at a crowded park in Buenos Aires, Argentina. While the dog might look out of place, it clearly is enjoying...
AG Letitia James announces suit against billionaire family behind OxyContin
New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday announced a lawsuit against the billionaire family behind OxyContin — alleging that drugmaker Purdue Pharma sparked the national opioid crisis by seeking...
Pregnant woman, beau attacked by throng of motorcycle, ATV riders
A pregnant woman and her boyfriend were attacked in Florida by a large group of motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle riders, many of whom were wearing masks, police said. A man...
Johnny Manziel breaks silence on split from Bre Tiesi
Just as his career got a lifeline in the Alliance of American Football, Johnny Manziel's life off the field took a hit. The Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback confirmed his split with...
Mars once had giant river beds bigger than anything on Earth
Mars was once crisscrossed with rivers twice as wide as any on Earth, according to a new study, and some were filled with water as "recently" as 1 billion years...
White people's diets are killing the environment: study
White people are already accused of hogging the majority of jobs, film roles, and housing — and now they're getting blamed for eating up Earth's natural resources, too. Caucasian populations...
The fans who disgust Eli Manning the most won't surprise you
Eli Manning is back for more, but not because he enjoys his trips to Philadelphia so much. The Giants' veteran quarterback has played 16 games in the City of Brotherly...
Amtrak worker goes off the rails, shoots colleague before turning gun on self
An Amtrak employee shot a co-worker Thursday — then fatally shot himself — following an early-morning squabble in Queens, police said. Rickey Howell, 48, of Queens, shot his 53-year-old co-worker...
Robert Kraft's lawyers go on the offensive against sheriff in prostitution case
An attorney for Robert Kraft is blitzing a Florida sheriff connected to the New England Patriots owner's solicitation of prostitution case, branding him a "liar." In a blistering interview, Kraft...
Japan's big plan to send robots to explore the moon
Beaming into space-based robot bodies from Earth could soon be a reality for International Space Station (ISS) workers as Japan plans to send telepresence robots to space -- and potentially...
US negotiators arrive in China for another round of trade talks
BEIJING — US trade negotiators arrived in Beijing on Thursday to start a new round of talks aimed at ending a tariff war over China's technology ambitions as officials hint...
Star boxer defends himself after forcing kiss on reporter 'friend'
Bulgarian heavyweight boxer Kubrat Pulev went viral after he kissed reporter Jenny SuShe at the conclusion of a post-fight interview. The interview came after he remained near the top of...
Avenatti makes Twitter account private, blaming 'dirtbags'
Michael Avenatti switched his Twitter account to private Thursday morning, blaming "the dirtbags" who've trolled his supporters in wake of charges that he tried to shake down Nike for $20...
Trump threatens to shut down US-Mexico border
President Trump threatened on Thursday to shut down the southern border, claiming Mexico and Central American countries have failed to halt migrants from heading to the United States. “Mexico is...
Former Yale coach expected to admit he pocketed $800K in admissions scam
BOSTON, Mass. — The former coach of Yale University’s women’s soccer team who is at the center of the nationwide admissions scandal is due Thursday in Boston federal court, where...
Get ready for Jordan Peele's 'Twilight Zone' reboot with this fan guide
Cue that iconic, spine-tingling theme music. Fans of "The Twilight Zone" are counting down the days until "Us" director Jordan Peele's buzzy reboot premieres next Monday. Artist Jordan Monsell, on...
Bryce Harper responds after players vote him 'most overrated'
Phillies slugger Bryce Harper was left speechless after learning he had been voted the most overrated player in baseball. The Athletic surveyed players around MLB on numerous subjects, and Harper,...
Woman gets preventive double mastectomy, learns DNA test was wrong
Maureen Boesen made a tough decision to save her own life — but the DNA test failed her. Almost a decade after her preventive double mastectomy, the Missouri woman has...
Chapecoense plane crash survivor dies after playing soccer
SAO PAULO — A journalist who was one of the six survivors of the Chapecoense soccer team air crash died Tuesday night after a heart attack. Rafael Henzel, 45, died...
LSU running back accused of raping 'blacked out' woman
A running back at LSU is facing rape charges for sexually assaulting a “blacked out" woman in his campus apartment after she asked to use his bathroom, university police said....
Trump demands Adam Schiff be forced to resign
President Trump on Thursday called for Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff, who continues beating the drum on collusion, to be tossed from Congress. "Congressman Adam Schiff, who spent two years knowingly...
Woman gives birth to surprise twins one month after son's birth
This is not what you’d expect when you’re expecting. One month after delivering her baby boy, a Bangladeshi woman was rushed to the hospital to deliver two more babies: Doctors...
Red Sox announce they have no answer for their biggest flaw
The Boston Red Sox gave out all the information needed on who will start the season opener Thursday at Seattle, but they would not commit to somebody that would potentially...
Traveling tot adorably introduces himself to entire flight
"What's your name?" Three-year-old Oliver may be the friendliest flier you'll ever meet. The lil' cutie spread smiles as he introduced himself to each and every passenger on the Southwest...
Facebook charged with housing discrimination by feds
The federal government charged Facebook on Thursday with violating the Fair Housing Act by “encouraging, enabling and causing” housing discrimination in advertising on its platforms. The charges by the Department...
BBC will pay damages to Ukrainian president over false reporting
The BBC has agreed to pay damages to Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko for an erroneous report that Kiev had paid $400,000 to secure a meeting with President Trump in 2017....
Several dead, dozens injured after fire rips through Bangladesh high-rise building
DHAKA — A fire broke out at a 22-story building in the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka, on Thursday, killing at least five people, injuring 60 and trapping many, officials said. Many...
Cops keep arresting truck drivers after mistaking hemp for marijuana
PORTLAND, Ore. — Federal legalization of hemp arrived in the U.S. late last year and expanded an industry already booming because of the skyrocketing popularity of CBDs, a compound in...
Passengers stranded after budget airline suddenly shuts down
REYKJAVIK, Iceland — Icelandic budget airline WOW Air ceased operations on Thursday, stranding passengers across two continents. In a statement on its website, the airline, which had earlier suspended all...
Trump confirms FBI, DOJ will probe 'outrageous' Jussie Smollett case
President Trump said Thursday that the FBI and the Justice Department will probe Chicago prosecutors’ handling of the Jussie Smollett case. “FBI & DOJ to review the outrageous Jussie Smollett...
I have 56 swastika tattoos but I'm not racist
His T-shirt says “F RACISM,” but Thomas Engelmann was once a high-ranking member of the Aryan Brotherhood. The former white supremacist joined the gang in prison, where he covered his...
18 dead after truck slams into crowd on highway in Guatemala
GUATEMALA CITY — A large truck slammed into a crowd gathered on a dark highway in western Guatemala, killing 18 people and leaving bodies scattered on the roadway, firefighters said....
Job application leads police to suspect in 1998 murder case
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. — A job application that required a Florida man to undergo a background check and submit his fingerprints has led to a break in a 1998 slaying...
Yankees-Orioles projected Opening Day lineups
Here are the projected lineups for Thursday's Opening Day game between the Yankees and the Orioles in the Bronx. Stats are from 2018: Yankees Player ...
Mets-Nationals projected Opening Day lineups
Here are the projected lineups for Thursday's Opening Day game between the Mets and the Nationals in Washington. Stats are from 2018: Mets Player ...
Pete Alonso's priceless reaction to Mets news he was waiting for
ARLINGTON, Va. — The day belonged to Jacob deGrom and his five-year $137.5 million contract extension. It was a pretty good Wednesday, though, for rookie first baseman Pete Alonso, who...
Aaron Judge itching for the Yankees to finish the job
For all Aaron Judge’s accomplishments during his first two full seasons in the majors, both years have ended the same way: in playoff defeat. That’s something the right fielder hopes...
Aaron Boone vowing to find some at-bats for DJ LeMahieu
The Yankees’ spring-long battle for first base pretty much ended in a dead heat, with both Luke Voit and Greg Bird making the team, in part due to injuries. And...
Sheriff's deputy arrested on child porn charges
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A sheriff's deputy in Alabama has been arrested on child porn charges. Al.com reports 56-year-old Phillip Humphries, of Trussville, was taken into custody Wednesday on a charge...
Mets to the world: Bring it on
ARLINGTON, Va. — Brodie Van Wagenen was given a last chance Wednesday to run and hide from his offseason comments that placed his Mets as the team to beat in...
Cardinals ace will dominate Brewers again
Breaking! Mueller report is in. No evidence of collusion or obstruction after picking all five World Series games correctly, landing in the black, then going on to finish first in...
Jacob deGrom is worth every penny — and the Mets know it
ARLINGTON, Va. — You can’t put a price tag on talent combined with competitiveness. You either have it or you don’t. Jacob deGrom has it, times 10. For the Mets,...
St. John's transfer has found a home at Texas Tech
ANAHEIM, Calif. — When Tariq Owens decided to transfer from St. John’s to Texas Tech, he was looking to improve as a player and have a more meaningful impact than...
Mets' 25-man roster is set, d'Arnaud starts season on IL
ARLINGTON, Va. — Travis d’Arnaud’s fate appeared sealed when he didn’t leave Florida with the Mets this week, and on Wednesday it became official that the veteran catcher will begin...
How Islanders are trying to recharge power play
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Devon Toews hardly has the biggest shot on the team, but maybe the young defenseman’s ability to get his shot through to the net is part of...
Rachel Maddow's ratings plummet since conclusion of Mueller probe
Rachel Maddow’s audience plummeted 19 percent since the Justice Department announced the special counsel investigation turned up no evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia. The MSNBC host...
Florida State playing with heavy hearts after death of Cofer’s father
ANAHEIM, Calif. — All of his years of coaching never prepared Florida State’s Leonard Hamilton for something like this, when triumph turns to tragedy in an instant, and young men...
Steve Bannon: Mueller probe as thorough as a 'proctology exam'
Steve Bannon said there will not be any political bombshells in the Mueller report because the investigation was as thorough as a “proctology exam.” The former adviser to President Trump...
Lawmakers blast 'hypocrite' Cuomo over $25K-a-plate fundraiser
A trio of state lawmakers called Gov. Andrew Cuomo a hypocrite on Wednesday for holding a $25,000-per-plate fundraiser while refusing to act on campaign financing. The legislators bashed the gov...
Kevin Durant has best shooting night ever
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Kevin Durant had the best shooting night of his career to help the Golden State Warriors take the outright Western Conference lead. Durant and Stephen Curry each...
Mets fans have reasons to buy into Van Wagenen's optimism
ARLINGTON, Va. — Look, you can go searching for dark clouds all you want. You can play the woe-is-me game until well past closing time. You can wait anxiously for...
Winning $768M Powerball ticket sold in Wisconsin
DES MOINES, Iowa — A single ticket sold in Wisconsin matched all six numbers in the Wednesday night Powerball drawing to win the third-largest jackpot in US lottery history. Due...
'Even better' Yankees have every reason to start hot
A bevy of injuries to some of their best players isn’t stopping the Yankees from expecting to erase the sour taste of losing to the hated Red Sox in the...
Pope Francis lets the faithful kiss his ring after video controversy
Pope Francis on Wednesday allowed visitors to kiss his ring during his weekly audience in St. Peter’s Square — days after video of him yanking his hand away from the...
Adam Ottavino has appeared at Yankee Stadium before — as a heckler
As a kid from Brooklyn, Adam Ottavino made many trips to Yankee Stadium for Opening Day. The one he remembers best was the 1997 Yankees’ home opener and includes a...
Silicon Valley venture capitalist ousted over ties to college admissions scam
A top Silicon Valley venture capitalist was forced out of his own firm this week after he confessed to using William "Rick" Singer — the alleged ringleader of the celebrity...
AAF could be disbanded after this weekend
The Alliance of American Football has been in danger of not having a Year 2. Now, it might be disbanded after this weekend. The 10-week league will play its Week...
Man who blamed cancer on Roundup weed killer awarded $80M
SAN FRANCISCO — A U.S. jury on Wednesday awarded more than $80 million in damages to a California man who blamed Roundup weed killer for his cancer, in a case...
Bus driver shot on the job manages to drive passengers to safety
A bus driver in Seattle was shot and severely injured while on the job Wednesday — but still managed to speed away and get his passengers to safety. The brave...
Mistrial declared in case where defendant thought victim was a werewolf
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A jury has deadlocked and a mistrial has been declared in a northern Virginia murder case in which the defendant said he thought his victim was a...
Sword-wielding man fatally shot by cops at Church of Scientology in California
A man with a sword was shot and killed by police at a Church of Scientology in California on Wednesday, authorities said. The suspect was inside the Inglewood church wielding...
Asian country's 'vicious' new laws include stoning to death for gay sex
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Amnesty International on Wednesday slammed plans by Brunei to implement what the rights group called "vicious" Islamic criminal laws such as stoning to death for gay...
Why Oregon thinks its 'surreal' NCAA journey can continue
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — You can’t be Cinderella when swooshes are emblazoned on your glass slippers, when you’re two years removed from the Final Four, when you begin a season ranked...
Trump vows to release FISA docs that sparked Mueller probe
President Trump blasted the "treason" of the Mueller investigation on Wednesday night and vowed to release the unredacted FISA warrants that sparked the probe. Trump said during an interview with...