April 9, 2019
Candace Owens defends stance on white nationalism after contentious hearing
WASHINGTON — Black conservative Candace Owens is defending her appearance Tuesday as a witness at a House Judiciary hearing on “Hate Crimes and the Rise of White Nationalism.” “I would...
Jacob deGrom surprisingly gets lit up as Mets destroyed by Twins
After 11 months of operating in his own galaxy, with another set of rules, Jacob deGrom re-entered the Earth’s atmosphere headfirst Tuesday night and ended up tasting dirt. DeGrom’s streak...
Yankees' miscues prove costly in second straight loss to Astros
HOUSTON — There is an awful and constant smell drifting through the hallways in the bowels of Minute Maid Park on a nightly basis. Where it originates isn’t clear, but...
'That's all folks': Anthony Davis' Pelicans era likely now over
NEW ORLEANS — DeMarcus Cousins had 21 points and 12 rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors defeated the Pelicans 112-103 on Tuesday night in a game that saw guard Stephen...
Marine from Long Island identified as victim of roadside bomb attack in Afghanistan
A Long Island man was identified Tuesday as one of three American Marines killed in a roadside bomb in Afghanistan on Monday, the same blast that also killed hero FDNY...
Mat Barzal's mindset ahead of his Sidney Crosby showdown
The stage is set for the Islanders, returning to the playoffs for the first time since 2016, with Game 1 of their first-round series against the Penguins set for Wednesday...
Kaapo Kakko time: Rangers' future just got a lot brighter
It took five years for the Penguins to make the playoffs after drafting Mario Lemieux first overall in 1982, it took eight years (and a trade) for Taylor Hall to...
Ex-TPG big charged in college admissions scam faces new scandal
Bill McGlashan, the private equity bigwig embroiled in the college admissions bribery scandal, has a new problem on his hands — and it involves money, cosmetics and North Korea. McGlashan...
Uber plans to sell around $10B worth of stock in IPO
Uber Technologies Inc has decided it will seek to sell around $10 billion worth of stock in its initial public offering, and will make public the registration of the offering...
Acting deputy DHS secretary was forced to resign after Nielsen exit
The acting deputy secretary of the Homeland Security Department was forced to resign on Tuesday, the latest top-ranking official to be ousted from the agency. Claire Grady stepped down from...
The Nation, The New Republic appoint new editors-in-chief
This week saw the appointment of top editors at two left-leaning thought leader publications as they gear up for the 2020 election fray. At The Nation, Katrina vanden Heuvel announced...
Prominent rabbis shown in anti-vax pamphlet aimed at Orthodox Brooklyn parents
A computerized pamphlet that bears the names of leading rabbis — and warns of decidedly non-kosher vaccine ingredients like animal organs — is being circulated among ultra-Orthodox Jewish moms in...
John Wall not sure he'll be back next year
WASHINGTON — Washington Wizards point guard John Wall says he is not sure whether he will be able to play next season as he recovers from a torn Achilles tendon....
Israel's Netanyahu appears poised for re-election, projections show
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to be heading to re-election on Wednesday local time, according to exit polls that show him edging out his primary competitor in the tight...
These Knicks can't be franchise worst — by themselves
CHICAGO — The Knicks won’t be the very worst. Point guard Dennis Smith Jr., starting in place of an ailing Mario Hezonja, scored 25 points and had five assists, while...
Salon Media cutting ties with long-standing accounting firm
Salon Media, which has not filed a public financial report since February 2018, said this week that it is severing ties with its accounting firm. As a result, BPM is...
Visitors are willing to travel quite a bit to check out Hudson Yards
It’s no surprise that, with a party for 17,000 people on March 14 and an opening ceremony with Mayor de Blasio on March 15, the first wave of visitors to...
Two major Midtown owners in talks for joint Park Avenue tower
It could be a decade away, but two major building owners are discussing a joint venture to build a new office tower on Park Avenue. Under the plan, Vornado Realty...
Apple to shutter Texture for News+ app, leave Android users out of luck
After paying at least $485 million, Apple said it will shut down Texture, its online magazine subscription service, on May 28 now that it’s being replaced with the newly unveiled...
Stephen Curry exits Warriors game early with foot injury
NEW ORLEANS — Warriors guard Stephen Curry left Tuesday night's 112-103 win over the Pelicans with what team officials say is a mild sprain of his right foot. The club...
Richard Carranza’s black and white approach is ruining city schools
You’re a racist, and so are you. All of you are racists. Why? Because you disagree with me. Thus sayeth the Lord High Richard Carranza, the chief racial bean counter...
Scandal-plagued Wells Fargo faces cap on growth: regulators
Three of the most powerful federal bank regulators said Wells Fargo hasn’t gone far enough to make whole the customers it’s harmed — and faces a cap on its growth...
Netflix wants to buy Hollywood's historic Egyptian Theatre
Netflix is looking to buy some legitimacy in Hollywood — by acquiring a historic Hollywood movie theater. The video-streaming giant — which is locked in a battle with Steven Spielberg...
'Married at First Sight' reunion bombshells, from gay rumors to baby talk
It's been three months since the four couples on Season 8 of "Married at First Sight" decided whether to stay together after their reality show social experiment, in which they...
'Jeopardy!' contestant's massive payday breaks single-day record
CULVER CITY, Calif. — A 34-year-old professional sports gambler from Las Vegas won more than $110,000 on "Jeopardy!" on Tuesday, breaking the record for single-day cash winnings. The show said...
Former SeaWorld exec pleads guilty to insider trading
A former SeaWorld Entertainment exec has admitted to using his position as a top lawyer for the Orlando theme park owner to line his own pockets — to the tune...
St. John's dominoes are falling in wake of Chris Mullin's exit
A legendary player-turned-coach walking away. Players and assistant coaches kept in the dark. Recruits backing out of commitments. It’s been chaos in Queens as St. John’s is starting over yet...
Hollywood legend Audrey Hepburn was a WWII resistance spy
She was one of Hollywood’s most celebrated actresses. But Audrey Hepburn had a role that few knew about: spy. And unlike the characters that she portrayed on screen, playing this...
Ad watchdog targets Mercedes over made-in-America claims
Mercedes-Benz just put a dent in its fancy reputation. The German luxury car maker is backtracking on a $16 million marketing campaign claiming that its 2019 Sprinter cargo vans are...
Man paralyzed by MTA accident awarded over $100M
A wheelchair-bound man who sued the New York City Transit Authority after construction workers dropped a railroad tie on him — paralyzing him from the waist down — was awarded...
Red Sox get World Series rings, then plummet into last place
BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox blanketed Fenway Park with pieces of the city's championship past to welcome the newest members of their World Series title club. It wasn't enough...
Magic Johnson drops Lakers bombshell out of nowhere
LOS ANGELES — Magic Johnson abruptly quit as the Los Angeles Lakers' president of basketball operations Tuesday night, citing his desire to return to the simpler life he enjoyed as...
Ocasio-Cortez blames migrant crisis on climate change
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez blamed the migrant crisis on climate change Tuesday night, just hours after suggesting that the US would "have blood on our hands" if climate legislation — like...
Rangers and Devils are the big winners of NHL draft lottery
The Devils have won the Jack Hughes sweepstakes. New Jersey took home the top pick at the 2019 NHL draft lottery on Tuesday, getting the chance to draft the American...
Bodies found in search for couple who disappeared in Dominican Republic
Police in the Dominican Republican said they recovered two bodies from a car crash who resemble a missing New York couple who vanished on vacation there, a report said Tuesday....
Miguel Andujar catch session could be key to Yankees return
HOUSTON — Standing in front of his locker Tuesday afternoon, Miguel Andujar held a bat in his right hand despite not being cleared to test his ailing right shoulder by...
Nets hit playoffs with dangerous Caris LeVert all the way back
When Caris LeVert went down in a heap on Nov. 12, everybody who saw his nasty foot injury was just worried about his career. Those concerns are in the past....
Trump tweets campaign-style video pitting him against celebs, rivals
President Trump on Tuesday shared a tweet with a campaign-style video touting his political achievements and the Mueller report findings and blasting his Hollywood critics, including Rosie O'Donnell and Amy...
Case closed: Charter schools deliver more education ‘bang’ for the buck
Polls show that most Americans think our public schools deserve more funding. Meanwhile, each year, states and school districts make choices about how to spend the education funds that they...
The demented drive to extend rent control
Albany Democrats have set out to right what they call a grievous injustice being endured by New York’s upstate counties. No, not the right to revive their moribund economies by...
AOC blasts Kirstjen Nielsen, says she doesn't deserve a new job
If it were up to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, outgoing Homeland Security chief Kirstjen Nielsen wouldn't ever find work again. The freshman congresswoman tore into Nielsen on Twitter Tuesday night —...
Williamsburg residents could face 'forcible vaccinations' amid measles outbreak
Health officials may forcibly inject residents of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, who flout a mandatory vaccination order, a City Hall spokeswoman confirmed Tuesday. "We will consider [forcible vaccinations] on a case-by-case basis,"...
The war on Chick-fil-A is chicken McCarthyism
The fast-food chain Chick-fil-A is wanted on suspicion of aiding and abetting Christian organizations. The home of the “original chicken sandwich” was banned from its second airport in two weeks...
Luis Severino likely to miss three months with lat strain
HOUSTON — Aaron Boone can unearth a sliver of good in almost anything. So it wasn’t surprising for the Yankees’ manager to put a positive spin on the disheartening news...
The Dalai Lama hospitalized with chest infection
The Dalai Lama was rushed to a hospital Tuesday with a chest infection. The 83-year-old Tibetan spiritual leader was in stable condition but will need to remain in the hospital...
Masters could be right stage to fix Jordan Spieth's nosedive
AUGUSTA, Ga. — While Tiger Woods was in and out of the Masters due to injuries, Jordan Spieth became the new king of Augusta National, leading from wire to wire...
You’ve never seen this before: Behind the first-ever images of a black hole
Astronomers are set to give the world something entirely new Wednesday: the first-ever images of actual black holes. Or, rather, of everything around Sagittarius A* and another black hole at...
'Best bartender in the world': I was fired for being too old
A mixologist who says her boss once described her to John Travolta as "the best bartender in the world," says she got the boot from two big Manhattan music venues...
Israel’s vote remains tight between Netanyahu and Gantz
Both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his chief opponent, former Army Chief of Staff Benny Gantz, were quick to claim victory Tuesday night in Israel’s national election. In fact, the...
Chef Marcus Samuelsson scores with junk-food loving soccer stars
He’s having a field day. Celeb chef Marcus Samuelsson is joining NYC’s Major League Soccer team, the New York City Football Club — but not as a player. His turf...
NYC’s schools chancellor is a total pathetic twit
Give Chancellor Richard Carranza credit for honesty, but his recent sit-down with The Post should remove all doubt: He’s woefully unfit to head the city’s schools. Start with his obscene...
Tourists desecrate Chinese parks during somber holiday
China's Qing Ming festival -- the tomb-sweeping holiday or, literally, “pure brightness” in English -- is a time of renewal and reflection. The 2,500-year-old rite of passage marks the coming...
Actor helped crew shake down Brooklyn pizzeria owner: feds
This guy took method acting to a whole new level. The wannabe movie star admitted to using his craft to play the role of mobbed-up “muscle” in order to shake...
5 Asian noodle bowls to try if you're sick of ramen
Scooch over, ramen. NYC’s swimming with delicious, new Asian noodle dishes. Here are five to try in Manhattan: If you like it spicy The heat is audible with the Sizzling...
This app lets hot models trade their looks for free stuff
As if being hot wasn’t already unfair for the rest of the population — now the beautiful people can trade their looks for free restaurant meals, concerts, fitness classes and...
Ancient Greek shipwreck will be open to public for first time
Near the northern Greek island of Alonissos lies a remarkable ancient shipwreck: the remains of a massive cargo ship that changed archaeologists’ understanding of shipbuilding in antiquity. Now it will...
Michael J. Fox eats a 'flexitarian' diet to stay healthy
Tracy Pollan is all about "Family Ties." Not only did she marry Michael J. Fox, her co-star in the ’80s sitcom, but she teamed up with her sisters and mother...
When Giants may pounce in NFL draft after all this quarterback scouting
If you saw the way the Giants flocked to see Dwayne Haskins, it would be logical to expect him to be chosen to succeed Eli Manning as the next franchise...
Doctors find bees in woman's eye, feeding on her tears
A Taiwanese woman being treated for an eye infection found out she actually had four bees living under her eyelid and feeding on her tear ducts, local reports said. The...
Queensyard serves up stellar bites and sights at Hudson Yards
Queensyard bolted out of the gate at Hudson Yards with breakaway speed and stiff-upper-lip resolve. Just 3 weeks old, the modern British-American restaurant offers something for everyone, from an affordable...
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's baby may be good for Uncle Sam
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's bundle of joy may be a windfall for one "uncle" in particular. Unless the California-born Duchess of Sussex gives up her status as American, the...
Islanders-Penguins: How they match up in first round of NHL playoffs
This is a perennial power against an upstart. The Penguins have won three Stanley Cups over the past decade, and they surprised this season by struggling to gain any traction...
Man allegedly shot in face by ex-NYPD cop is felon with gang ties
The Brooklyn man who claims he was ambushed and shot in the face by an ex-NYPD Sgt. is a convicted felon with possible links to the Crips street gang, according...
NHL playoffs preview: How can Lightning fall short of history?
Everybody wants to be the person to find the fatal flaw in the Lightning that will prevent the historically dominant Tampa Bay team from winning the Cup, and hey, maybe...
NYCHA strikes new deal with maintenance staff for weekend work
The city's embattled Housing Authority struck a new contract with its maintenance staff Tuesday that will allow tenants to get weekend repairs for the first time in recent history. The...
Man accused of hiding daughter's remains in suitcase faces up to 20 years
The Virginia dad accused of dumping his daughter's decomposing body near a set of train tracks in New Jersey last year — months after the toddler died — was convicted...
In a neck-and-neck Israeli election, does Netanyahu have enough allies to survive?
Both sides declared victory Tuesday night as Israelis voted in what looked like a placeholder election, but by early morning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seemed to emerge on top. “There...
Dominican Republic cops say no evidence NY couple was kidnapped
Dominican Republic cops said Tuesday that they have no evidence the Westchester County couple who vanished on vacation there were kidnapped. National Police spokesman Col. Felix Duran Mejia said the...
Capitalism has been kind to prominent socialist Bernie Sanders
America’s most famous socialist is now a millionaire. Sen. Bernie Sanders said Tuesday that he would release 10 years of his tax returns by Tax Day on Monday — and...
Anthony Davis appears to say bye to Pelicans with shirt
At least Anthony Davis is providing fair warning -- in case anybody had forgotten. The Unibrow showed up to the Pelicans' final game of the year Tuesday wearing a T-shirt...
Uber left us vulnerable to rape by impostor drivers: lawsuit
Three women from California -- who say they were raped by fake Uber drivers -- have filed a lawsuit against the rideshare company, claiming it left them "as vulnerable sitting...
Murder trial for 'Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker' underway
The man who shot to viral fame as "Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker" finally got his day in court --- nearly six years after a sexual encounter allegedly turned fatal. Caleb...
'Special' creator Ryan O'Connell: 'There's such ignorance around disability'
Actor/writer Ryan O’Connell, who has cerebral palsy, wants to change the way we talk about disabilities — and he’s hoping to do that with “Special,” his new Netflix sitcom premiering...
Joe Biden’s needless, hurtful lie and other commentary
From the right: Joe Biden’s Unnecessary Lie For all the #MeToo hoopla over Joe Biden’s personal-space invasions, National Review’s Jack Fowler contends there’s something missing about his behavior: “a deeply...
ABC News posts touching tribute to producer who died suddenly at 27
ABC News on Tuesday released a touching tribute to Alexa Valiente, the 27-year-old producer who died suddenly Friday. The video obituary, posted on Twitter by "Nightline" and "20/20," starts by...
Video shows car smashing through gym, hitting man on treadmill
Shocking video footage shows an SUV crashing through a California fitness club and hitting a man on a treadmill, KTLA Los Angeles reported. Miraculously, the freak accident left Samuel Kiwasz...
Hero principal dies after bone marrow procedure for teen
A selfless New Jersey principal died trying to help save the life of a 14-year-old boy he never met, his family said on Tuesday. Derrick Nelson, the 44-year-old principal of...
This is the Chinese woman who allegedly snuck into Mar-a-Lago
Here’s the first look at the Chinese woman accused of infiltrating President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort and triggering a federal probe into whether she’s a spy. Passport and visa photos of...
Paralyzed veteran reunited with service dog after it vanished from shelter
A paralyzed veteran and his fiancée have had an emotional reunion with their service dog two weeks after the Great Dane disappeared from a shady animal rescue, which was supposed...
Jets preseason schedule: Why Giants battle strangely leads off
The Jets preseason schedule was released on Tuesday, but exact dates have not been set. Here is the schedule: Week 1 -- at Giants (Aug. 8-11) Week 2 -- at...
Over 100K immigrants apprehended at US border in March
The feds on Tuesday revealed that 103,492 asylum seekers and other undocumented immigrants were apprehended at the southern border in March — more than double the number last March and...
Gun used to shoot NYPD detective traced to heroin addicts: cops
The gun used to shoot an NYPD detective last year has been traced back to a group of heroin addicts in New England who stole it from a Vietnam vet...
Tiger Woods is healthy again, and so is his Masters buzz
AUGUSTA, Ga. — When you’ve won 80 tournaments, 14 of them major championships and four of those Masters green jackets, you’re not likely lying awake in bed at night lamenting...
Conditions in America's subsidized housing are making kids sick
NATCHEZ, Miss. — In this city known for pre-Civil War mansions, a young mother shared a government-funded apartment with her three small children and a legion of cockroaches. They lurked...
Astros mascot 'took aim,' fired T-shirt cannon and wrecked me: lawsuit
Signs warn fans of flying bats and balls, but T-shirts? A Houston woman is suing the Astros for more than $1 million after their mascot, Orbit, allegedly used a T-shirt...
Historic Faberge tiara is heading to auction
LONDON - Auction house Christie’s is to sell a tiara by Faberge, jeweler to the Russian tsars, made of aquamarines and diamonds and with a presale estimate of $230,000-340,000. The...
These 'Goth Crocs' are here to spike up your summer
Punk croc isn't dead. Crocs, the OG ugly shoe brand beloved by grandmothers and gardeners alike, has gained an unlikely gang of hardcore fans: goths. New York-based Instagram user @garbage_b0y...
Cuomo rips Twitter as 'elitist bulletin board,' says he doesn't check it
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo — who has two Twitter accounts with more than 863,000 followers -- called the popular social media site an “elitist bulletin board” Tuesday and said...
Study reveals shocking detail about woolly mammoths
Extinct for thousands of years, the woolly mammoth continues to fascinate humanity, as the prospect of eventually reviving the species is pondered among the scientific community. Now, a new study...
Republican who lost to Gillibrand is running for Congress again
Republican Chele Farley is launching another bid for public office -- this time for a congressional seat in Hudson Valley to take on incumbent Sean Patrick Maloney and the Democratic...
Rent the Runway wants to outfit your kids in designer threads
Subscription services have their eye on your kids. Designer clothes and niche meal-plan delivery services are becoming increasingly available to the pint-sized crowd for parents with deep pockets. Rent the...
Children at ‘Peppa Pig’ movie in tears following trailers for horror films
Children eagerly waiting to see the new film “Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun” began their theater experience in tears after trailers for horror movies featuring blood and violence were played...
This new 'Slutbot' is designed to pump up your sexting game
For a good time text (415) 650-0395. A new “SMS experience” — co-created by erotic writers and sex educators — allows users to text a number and receive lessons in...
'Extremely emotional decision:' Chris Mullin's time at St. John's is officially over
The rumblings were proven true, and Chris Mullin is officially out. St. John's on Tuesday afternoon announced Mullin has officially stepped down as head coach, just a day after rumors...
Ex-mobster busted for harassing disabled woman over money: cops
An ex-mobster turned filmmaker was arrested twice in the last two weeks for harassing a disabled former girlfriend, police said. Danny Provenzano, 55, was charged on Tuesday with criminal contempt...
Baby makes history after world's first womb transplant performed by robot
A mom has become the first in the world to give birth to a baby after a womb transplant performed by a robot, doctors have revealed. The unnamed woman, from...
Israel's election polls show Netanyahu and opponents too close to call
Contradictory Israeli exit polls showed Tuesday that Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu's Likud and the rival Blue and White party were deadlocked in a race that was too close to call....
Expect a very different Kevin Knox in sophomore Knicks campaign
CHICAGO — Knicks brass believe next season will be different for Kevin Knox. He could have some marquee veterans by his side, and a new responsibility to help the Knicks...
Extreme space weather is making Jupiter even hotter
No, that's not a faraway alien world you're looking at. That's an infrared image of Jupiter and its poles, courtesy of NASA. NASA's JPL has released images of the gas...
Ex-Kings defenseman suspended for entire NHL season for domestic abuse
Slava Voynov could be back in the NHL as early as 2020, the league announced Tuesday via press release. Voynov has been suspended the entirety of next season stemming from...
Big league sue: Dykstra files lawsuit against Darling over new book
And you thought Bill Buckner’s fielding was the ugliest thing to come out of the ‘86 World Series. Former Met Lenny Dykstra took a legal bat to ex-teammate Ron Darling...
Israel election down to wire as Netanyahu fights for fifth term
Fighting for his political life, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday tried to galvanize supporters into voting in the hotly contested parliamentary election by playing up the prospects of...
Immigrants from 50 countries illegally entering US: Border Patrol official
Illegal immigrants from 50 different countries — including China, Bangladesh, Turkey, Egypt and Romania — have been caught crossing into the US from Mexico, a top Border Patrol official testified...
Democrats press William Barr on DOJ's legal position against Obamacare
Democrats on a House panel challenged Attorney General William Barr on Tuesday over the Justice Department's legal position against ObamaCare, arguing that if the health care plan was struck down...
Toxic Rick Pitino campaigns for St. John's job with a NY demand
MINNEAPOLIS -- Rick Pitino, the Hall of Fame coach from Long Island ensnared by off-court issues, would have interest in the St. John’s coaching position, but only if he was...
Why this lawmaker wants off City Council's immigration committee
A Democratic lawmaker from Queens quit the City Council committee overseeing immigration because it is so far to the left that members wouldn’t meet with federal officials. “I’ve been asking...
Sorority sister dies after collapsing while drinking at frat party: cops
A 20-year-old sorority sister died in South Carolina after collapsing while drinking at a fraternity event, authorities said. Caroline Smith, a Furman University student, complained she felt sick late Friday...
YouTube stream for hearing on white nationalism flooded with hateful comments
YouTube on Tuesday pulled the plug on comments during a livestream of a House committee hearing about festering white nationalism — after chats on the video quickly filled up with...
Giants preseason schedule: The Jets matchup comes early
Area football fans will not have to wait long to get a glimpse of their teams in action against each other, as the Giants face the Jets in a rare...
Cardinals pick awkward time for Kyler Murray flirtation
Josh Rosen may have been the first one in the building Monday, but Tuesday, the Cardinals brought in the next No. 1. Kyler Murray and his agent are in Arizona...
Doc dragged off United flight says he cried when he saw video
The Kentucky doctor who became a poster boy for airline policies gone awry when video captured him being bloodied and dragged off a United flight says he “cried’’ when he...
The quarterback rumblings that will decide if Jets trade pick
Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan has made it known he would love to trade back from No. 3 in the NFL draft for the right package. But will that right...
Subway sicko followed women, masturbated during rush hour
An NYPD sergeant's daughter turned the tables on a subway sicko Tuesday morning in Brooklyn, recording a video of the perv as he masturbated in front of stunned straphangers on...
Toddler accidentally locks dad's iPad for nearly half a century
A DC-based journalist has apparently been locked out of his iPad for more than 25 million minutes – or, nearly half a century – after his 3-year-old son tried to...
Ocasio-Cortez: GOP shouldn't dismiss Green New Deal as 'socialism'
WASHINGTON -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized Republicans for labeling everything they don’t like in her Green New Deal “socialism” at a congressional hearing Tuesday. “While I am incredibly flattered that...
Suspects arrested in Uganda kidnapping of US tourist
Authorities said Tuesday that arrests have been made in the abduction of a US tourist and a local guide in Uganda. The suspects busted in connection to the kidnapping of Kimberly...
Dustin Pedroia finally returns to ailing Red Sox
The Red Sox are hoping for a boost from the longtime face of their ball club. After nearly a year on the injured list, Dustin Pedroia (knee) was penciled into...
Orthodox moms blast city officials for enforcing measles vaccinations
Two Brooklyn moms whose kids all had measles blasted city officials for ordering mandatory vaccinations against the disease on Tuesday. "I was glad that they got it the way God...
Flamingo's leisurely stroll on airport runway holds up plane
A flamingo was spotted strutting its stuff down the airport runway — much to the frustration of the EasyJet plane behind it. An EasyJet flight landed at Palma Airport in...
Why Oregon grandmother astonished the medical world after her death at 99
When Rose Marie Bentley passed away at 99-years-old in late 2017, the Oregon grandmother seemed to have lived a normal life. At least on the outside.
The inside scoop on this 'gelato burger' mashup
Don’t let the bun fool you. The Italian gelato chain Amorino is offering customers at its Upper West Side location a wicked mashup: a frozen dessert that looks like a...
Putin says Mueller report proves there was no Russian collusion
Vladimir Putin says that Moscow knew from the start that special counsel Robert Mueller wouldn’t find any connections between Russia and the 2016 presidential election — echoing President Trump’s own...
Cuomo calls on Democrats to release their own tax returns
ALBANY -- Gov. Cuomo on Tuesday called on fellow Democrats eager to get their hands on President Trump’s tax returns to release their own. “You want to talk about transparency...
'Game of Thrones' album with Travis Scott, The Weeknd, A$AP Rocky drops in April
Winter is coming again — at least "Game of Thrones" fans will have something decent to listen to this time around. A new album inspired by the epic HBO series...
Armed creep forced teen to touch him during break-in: cops
A sicko broke into a Bronx apartment and stood over a sleeping teenager -- then told her he had a gun as he forced her to touch his groin, police...
Customer attacks and shaves barber over a bad haircut
A hairdresser was forcibly shaved by a dissatisfied customer at a salon in Chongqing, China. Security cameras caught the disturbing scene from March 31st in which a suspect is seen...
Gunman reportedly killed in brazen Albanian airport heist
Gunmen broke into Albania’s international airport on Tuesday, swiped bags of cash from a bank van and sped off – triggering a police chase and shootout in which one of...
Fallen FDNY firefighter was 'excited' to come home soon
The tragic FDNY firefighter who was on active duty with the US Marine Corp when he was killed in Afghanistan Monday was “excited” to be coming home soon, a fellow...
Dogs can sniff out cancer in blood with astonishing accuracy: study
As if we needed another reason to call dogs “man’s best friend.” A new study presented this week at the 2019 Experimental Biology conference in Orlando, Fla., reveals that blood-sniffing...
80-year-old busted for 1973 cold-case slayings in Virginia Beach
A nearly half-century-old cold-case murder of two young women in Virginia has finally been cracked with the arrest of an 80-year-old man in New York, police said Tuesday. Ernest Broadnax...
Video shows Mexican soap star fatally punch driver in road-rage incident
A Mexican soap opera star who ran nine steps to punch a 63-year-old man during an alleged road rage attack in Miami did so to protect his family, his lawyers...
Nearly 30% expect to pay more taxes under Trump cuts: poll
Only 17% of Americans think they'll pay less under President Trump's tax cuts -- while 28% expect to pay more, according to a new poll. Some 27% said they expected...
NBA peers agree: Kevin Durant is coming to the Knicks
A noteworthy majority of NBA players polled agree Kevin Durant will soon be a member of the Knicks. In an extensive survey carried out by The Athletic over the last...
Feds break up $1.2B Medicare scam targeting seniors
WASHINGTON — Federal authorities say they've broken up a $1.2 billion Medicare scam that peddled unneeded orthopedic braces to hundreds of thousands of seniors via foreign call centers. The Justice...
What we know about Chris Mullin's status as St. John's coach
MINNEAPOLIS -- The day after the stunning news that Chris Mullin was stepping down as head coach after four seasons at his alma mater, St. John’s had still yet to...
Trump: No plans to bring back family separations at border
President Trump said Tuesday he would not relaunch his much-maligned policy of separating children from their families at the southern border. “We’re not looking to do that now. But when...
Missing tourists from US were warned about being mugged before vanishing
The Westchester couple who vanished while vacationing in the Dominican Republic was warned about being mugged by locals, according to a tourist who may be one of the last people...
You can now adopt one of the world's fattest cats
A cat so fat it is approaching a Guinness World Record was dropped off at a Big Apple animal shelter and is now up for adoption. Barsik and all 41...
White House advising Treasury Department on release of Trump tax returns
Treasury Department lawyers huddled with the White House general counsel’s office about the release of President Trump’s tax returns even before House Democrats asked for the records, Treasury Secretary Steve...
How an Australian rugby star just became Jets' wild card
The Jets are going international in their search for talent. In return, an Australian rugby star is risking millions of dollars for a shot at the NFL. Valentine Holmes was...
'Drunk' woman twerks, flashes passengers in Spirit Airlines meltdown
An apparently drunk woman made an ass of herself aboard a Spirit Airlines flight from Orlando to Newark, throwing a tantrum when told to turn off her phone – and...
The 22-year-old fighting cultural taboos with her voice
PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Twenty-year-old Sana Tajik managed to convince her parents to allow her to follow her childhood dreams and become a singer -- but she realizes the dangers of...
Father of fallen FDNY firefighter: 'He was fearless'
The father of fallen FDNY firefighter and US Marine Christopher Slutman on Tuesday recalled the heartbreaking moment he learned his son was killed overseas. Two military sergeants knocked on Fletcher...
UFC champ chokes out fan, and it gets briefly terrifying
UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones made one fan's wish come true — by choking him out. The MMA fan begged the 31-year-old to put him in a rear-naked choke when...
Lost 'holy grail' video of The Beatles unearthed in Mexico
Previously lost footage of the Beatles performing live on BBC's "Top of the Pops" is allowing fans to see a "day in the life" of the Fab Four. A collector...
Massive amounts of pollen turn North Carolina sky yellow
It’s a pollen-pocalypse. Stunning aerial photos show a haze of pollen so thick over Durham, North Carolina, it turned the sky yellow this week — as doctors in the region...
Bernie Sanders to update Medicare for All plan
Sen. Bernie Sanders is expected to update his Medicare for All plan Wednesday, tacking on coverage for long-term care, a report said. Sanders proposed the first draft of the bill,...
Cuomo questions legality of enforced vaccinations in Brooklyn
ALBANY-- Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday it's "legally questionable" whether people can be forced to get vaccinated if it violates their religious beliefs -- even as Mayor Bill de Blasio...
Burger King pulls controversial ad after backlash from Chinese consumers
Burger King was forced to pull a promotional video in New Zealand showing customers trying to eat burgers with chopsticks after it sparked an outcry in China and demands for...
The high-paying jobs which don't require a four-year degree
New data from millions of users and job listings from career networking site LinkedIn shows that many top companies including Google, Airbnb, Facebook, Oracle and others all have high-paying, in-demand...
Your sex drought will probably stick around for this long
If you’re in the throes of a string of bad dates and an unlucky season for love, perhaps you’ll find comfort in knowing you aren’t alone: one in four Americans...
'No women admitted': Cubs forced to act after sign outrage
A female reporter was greeted by an unwelcoming sign in the Cubs' press box before the team's home opener Monday, drawing rage from perplexed onlookers and a curious explanation from...
Parkland shooter wrote that he wants to name his kids after guns
Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz wrote love letters sprinkled with stick-figure drawings to a woman in which he asked her to marry him, saying he wanted at least three kids --...
Scientists discover type of matter that could rewrite the textbooks
A bizarre new form of matter has been discovered by physicists and it's not a solid, liquid or gas. Researchers in Scotland used artificial intelligence to confirm the new substance,...
Barr brushes off question on whether Trump saw Mueller report
Attorney General William Barr brushed off a question during a House hearing on Tuesday about whether the White House has seen or was briefed on special counsel Robert Mueller's report....
Hot meat-stuffed sandwiches recalled over possible plastic contamination
Approximately 56,578 pounds of stuffed sandwiches have been recalled because they are reportedly contaminated by semi-transparent plastic, according to the FSIS.
Man fatally shot Waffle House customer who paid for others' meals: cops
A big-hearted man was fatally shot in the head at a Florida Waffle House over the weekend after he picked up the tabs of other customers and handed out cash,...
Out-of-control Spirit Airlines passenger moons plane and curses out cabin
A reportedly intoxicated Spirit Airlines passenger in Orlando, Florida, lifted her dress and twerked as she was booted off a flight to Newark, New Jersey. The expletive-filled outburst came just...
Tiger Woods is done giving Masters secrets out
Justin Thomas is still trying to figure out the secrets of the Masters, but he’s going to have to look past Tiger Woods for help. Thomas was paired with Woods...
Nigerian town can't figure out why it has so many twins
Igbo Ora, a farming town in southwest Nigeria, has one of the highest rates of twin births in the world. But no-one can agree on what causes the phenomenon.
Fallen FDNY firefighter Christopher Slutman is an 'American hero': de Blasio
Mayor Bill de Blasio held a moment of silence Tuesday morning as he honored slain FDNY firefighter Christopher Slutman as an "American hero." Slutman, who was a staff sergeant in...
Airline quality is actually the best it's been in decades
Maybe the skies are getting a little friendlier. Last year, major airlines in America received the best score ever in the 29-year history of an annual study that tracks consumer...
Indians vs. Tigers prediction: Take Kluber over Zimmermann
Sure, LeBron James’ Lakers didn’t make the playoffs, but things got considerably worse this week. Word that King James is having trouble recruiting Hollywood as well as NBA talent for...
Rodarte unveils 'size-inclusive' fashion line with Universal Standard
Red-carpet mainstay label Rodarte is getting more inclusive. The high-fashion brand just launched a "size-inclusive" collaboration with Universal Standard. Since it was founded in 2005 by sisters Kate and Laura...
Public health emergency declared amid Brooklyn measles outbreak
Mayor de Blasio on Tuesday declared a public health emergency over an outbreak of measles in Williamsburg and ordered mandatory vaccinations in the Brooklyn neighborhood under the threat of $1,000...
UCLA's awful coach search ends with fourth target
It took four tries for one of the most prestigious college basketball programs in the country to find a coach to take its money. UCLA announced Tuesday it is hiring...
Paralyzed teen track star Tre Lawson gets back on his feet in inspiring video
During his lifetime, Tre Lawson has taken many trips around the track — but his latest one might be the most important yet. Lawson was a rising track star recruited...
Barr: Justice Department had inkling of what Mueller report would say
Attorney General William Barr said he and top officials at the Justice Department had an "inkling" of what the special counsel's report would contain because they had been meeting with...
Florida man rich enough to buy private island busted for shoplifting
A wealthy Florida Keys man found the dough for an $8 million island off Key West --but was apparently too cheap to cough up the cash for household items he...
The love story that came with Virginia's amazing title run
Count 2019 as the best year ever for Virginia guard Kyle Guy and his fiancée, Alexa Jenkins. Set to wed in Hawaii this summer, the soon-to-be newlyweds shared a sweet...
NASA calms fears after 'strange blue lights' frighten Scandinavians
NASA has quelled fears of an alien invasion after strange pulsating lights were spotted over the Arctic. Mesmerizing videos show glowing clouds shimmering over northern Sweden that some online commenters...
Dak Prescott and the Cowboys are on a contract collision course
There seems to be a disconnect. The Cowboys continued their posturing on Monday with quarterback Dak Prescott and the extension talks that are hanging over their offseason. "At the same...
UK bank hit with $1B in fines for helping Iran launder money
UK banking giant Standard Chartered got slammed with more than $1 billion in fines and settlements on Tuesday for helping launder money from Iran, Sudan and other sanctioned countries through...
Barr says he'll release redacted Mueller report 'within a week'
Attorney General William Barr told House lawmakers on Tuesday that he believes he will be able to meet his deadline of mid-April to release a redacted version of special counsel...
China weighs ban on bitcoin mining
SHANGHAI/HONG KONG -- China’s state planner wants to eliminate bitcoin mining in the country, according to a draft list of industrial activities the agency is seeking to stop in a...
Religious people have expensive taste in porn: survey
The Bible advises that humans go forth and multiply. But what happens when religious adherents are riding solo? Even God's most observant children turn to the internet for sessions of...
Trump announces US will slap $11B in tariffs on EU goods
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the United States would impose tariffs on $11 billion of products from the European Union, a day after US trade officials proposed a list...
How the Yankees successfully unlocked Clint Frazier
HOUSTON — Clint Frazier believes this is just the beginning of his success after a breakthrough, homer-filled weekend in Baltimore. Frazier passed another major test Monday night, recording his second...
Trump takes aim at Rep. Nadler over decades-old real-estate battle
President Trump in a Tweet on Tuesday knocked Rep. Jerrold Nadler, who's leading an investigation into White House, for opposing a development project Trump wanted to build years ago in...
Track fire fills Union Square subway station with smoke
A small track fire at the Union Square subway station filled the transit hub with dense clouds of smoke early Tuesday, as it briefly snarled the morning commute, officials said....
Virginia fans couldn't rattle Patrick Mahomes with 'Andrew Luck'
Patrick Mahomes got one laugh in before Virginia fans got the last one. As his beloved Texas Tech faced Virginia in the NCAA Championship on Monday night, the Chiefs quarterback...
Christopher Slutman, FDNY firefighter killed in Afghanistan, also volunteered for local department
The FDNY firefighter killed while on duty in Afghanistan loved his job as a smoke-eater so much, he also volunteered as one. Christopher Slutman, 43, was a life member of...
Barr faces House committee after Mueller report summary
Attorney General William Barr on Tuesday is appearing before a House subcommittee where he is expected to be grilled by Democrats over his four-page summary of special counsel Robert Mueller's...
Bill banning 'sanctuary cities' fails in Arkansas legislature
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A proposal to prohibit Arkansas cities from refusing to cooperate with federal immigration authorities failed before a House committee on Monday after the state's Republican governor...
Hong Kong court convicts pro-democracy demonstrators
HONG KONG — A Hong Kong court found nine leaders of 2014 pro-democracy demonstrations guilty Tuesday on public nuisance and other charges, a verdict that activists say likely presages more...
Iranian lawmakers chant 'Death to America' at parliament session
TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian lawmakers dressed in paramilitary uniforms chanted "Death to America" as they convened Tuesday for an open session of parliament after the White House designated Iran's Revolutionary...
Netanyahu calls voting a 'sacred act' as Israel casts ballots
JERUSALEM — Israeli voters were deciding Tuesday whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains in office after a decade in power as they cast ballots in a national election that has...
Award-winning ABC News producer dead at 27
Alexa Valiente, an ABC News producer who won an Emmy last year for her network’s coverage of the Las Vegas mass shooting in 2017, died suddenly at age 27. Valiente...
Drunk driver runs red light and plows into police car
An alleged drunk driver ran a red light in Chicago, Illinois, and slammed his vehicle into a police car as it passed through an intersection. A tweet by the police...
Benito Mussolini's great-grandson is running for office
MILAN — A third descendant of Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini is entering the political arena. Caio Giulio Cesare Mussolini — Mussolini's great-grandson, whose name is taken from one of...
US moves to put new tariffs on billions' worth of EU imports
LONDON — The United States is considering putting tariffs on $11 billion in EU goods per year to offset what it says are unfair European subsidies for planemaker Airbus. While...
Former FBI chief McCabe to talk Trump at Duke University
DURHAM, N.C. — The fired FBI acting director promoting a new book highly critical of President Donald Trump will discuss the threats facing the United States during an appearance in...
Virginia's future NBA lottery pick comes up big when it matters
MINNEAPOLIS — So that’s what all the hype was about? Through 5 ¹/₂ NCAA Tournament games, De’Andre Hunter had been mostly potential, little production. His shot was off. His aggressiveness...
Chris Mullin proves sometimes you can't go home again
This wasn’t how any of this was supposed to go, of course. The introductory press conference four years ago was less celebration than coronation. Alumni Hall was electric with life...
The possible playoff opponent Nets are 'dangerous' matchup for
Now that the Nets have clinched their first postseason berth in four years, the next step is finding out who and where they’ll play when they get there. The Nets...
One Knick gives potential pick Ja Morant his stamp of approval
CHICAGO — It hurt Henry Ellenson to watch Ja Morant in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, but the Knicks forward wouldn’t mind the Murray State point guard as...
Mets fans get first taste of deGrom at Citi Field
After two electric starts on the road to begin the season, Jacob deGrom will finally get to entertain the home crowd. The pertinent numbers as the Mets ace prepares to...
How one qualifier made his Masters fairy tale come true
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Fairy tales come in all shapes and sizes. This one comes by way of Canada. Straight to Augusta. Via San Antonio. Fairy tales are based on improbability,...
The Barry Trotz problem Islanders face with Penguins
Barry Trotz had to laugh when he thought about how many playoff games he has coached against the Penguins in each of the past three seasons. And he had to...
Kenny Atkinson pays D'Angelo Russell the ultimate compliment
Nobody ever doubted D’Angelo Russell’s ability to score. Or to pass. But could he lead? Could he win? Guiding the rebuilding Nets into the playoffs for the first time since...
Yankees figuring out when exactly CC Sabathia will return
HOUSTON — Since CC Sabathia came out of a Single-A minor league game on Sunday with no issues, look for the veteran lefty at Yankee Stadium this weekend. “He is...
The candidates St. John's could hire to replace Chris Mullin
If Chris Mullin is indeed out at St. John’s, here’s a look at several possible candidates to replace him: Bobby Hurley The two-time NCAA champion and former first-round pick knows...
2 arrested for vandalizing UNC monument to black workers
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Police at North Carolina's flagship public university say they've arrested two people accused of vandalizing a monument to enslaved and free black workers who built the...
No one can question this Virginia group ever again
MINNEAPOLIS — The clutch kid who fought to free himself from the clutches of anxiety. The savvy kid from New Rochelle. The lottery pick from Philadelphia who sat helplessly with...
Teen pleads guilty to plotting mall terror attack
DALLAS — A suburban Dallas teenager has pleaded guilty to plotting an Islamic State group-inspired mass shooting at a North Texas mall. A state judge sentenced Matin Azizi-Yarand to 20...
Police won’t charge 'Egg Boy,' Australian senator over spat
SYDNEY — Police say they will not charge an Australian teenager or a senator for a spat in which the boy cracked an egg on the politician’s head and the...
Ilhan Omar calls White House adviser Stephen Miller a 'white nationalist'
Freshman Rep. Ilhan Omar called White House adviser Stephen Miller a “white nationalist” in a tweet on Monday afternoon. Omar, a Democrat from Minnesota and one of the first Muslim...
How Islanders transformed their goalies into a major strength
First came Barry Trotz being hired as the Islanders head coach on June 21. Just over a month later, team president Lou Lamoriello brought in up-and-coming goalie coach Piero Greco...
Woman charged with fatally shooting her husband in his sleep
SEATTLE — A Washington woman has been charged with the shooting death of her husband while he slept. KOMO News reported Monday that Julie Iannicello pleaded not guilty to first-degree...
Mets have a member of baseball royalty on their bench in Luis Rojas
Luis Rojas’ baseball bloodlines are shrouded by his name and playing record, but the Mets quality control/outfield coach isn’t hiding anything. The 37-year-old native of the Dominican Republic has a...
Trump blasts judge's decision on immigration policy as 'unfair'
A federal judge on Monday blocked a recently-enacted Trump administration policy of returning U.S. asylum seekers to Mexico while they wait for their cases to be heard in immigration court...
Justin Rose is getting important piece back in time for Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Justin Rose not only took over as the No. 1-ranked player in the world this week, but he’s whole again. At this week’s Masters, Rose will have...
The Yankees have a new house of horrors to deal with
HOUSTON — Somehow, some way the Yankees are going to have to solve this Astros problem they have encountered. Minute Maid Park can be a house of Houston horrors for...
FDNY firefighter among Americans killed in Afghanistan
A decorated FDNY firefighter was among four Americans killed by a roadside bomb near the main U.S. base in Afghanistan on Monday, sources told The Post. Christopher Slutman, a married...
Poll shows Biden isn't losing support from female Democrats
WASHINGTON - Former Vice President Joe Biden isn’t getting a thumbs down yet from female Democratic primary voters for his being-too-handsy scandal. Numbers from a new Morning Consult poll show...
Baseball field doused in 25 gallons of gas and set on fire in idea gone wrong
RIDGEFIELD, Conn. — Authorities say it could cost over $50,000 to repair a Connecticut baseball diamond where somebody dumped gasoline and set it on fire to dry out the infield....
Thieves keep stealing wheels from capital city's police cars
JACKSON, Miss. — Somebody slowed the police's roll: Thieves keep stealing the wheels off of the patrol cars in Mississippi's capital city. Jackson police spokesman Sgt. Roderick Holmes tells local...
Chance to pick Jack Hughes the ultimate prize at NHL Draft lottery
The NHL season is over, and for the Rangers, that means turning their eyes to the NHL Draft. Before getting to make their first pick on June 21 in Vancouver,...