April 11, 2019
Bobby Hurley out of St. John's hunt, Tim Cluess still in forefront
Thanks, but no thanks. Bobby Hurley passed on St. John’s in the wake of Chris Mullin stepping down as head coach, agreeing to a five-year extension to stay at Arizona...
Teen arrested for trying pro wrestling move on his principal
Somewhere, Randy Orton is smiling. A Florida teenager was arrested this week after he attempted to hit the WWE superstar's signature move -- an RKO -- on his high school...
John Daly can still draw a crowd — in a Hooters parking lot
AUGUSTA, Ga. — It was little after 6 p.m. on the eve of the Masters. The players’ Wednesday practice rounds had been completed. And there was a line of fans...
Mike Conley's future up in air after Grizzlies fire coach, demote GM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Grizzlies started the offseason Thursday with plenty of questions to answer, then controlling owner Robert Pera added to the to-do list by firing coach J.B....
Hillary Clinton: Julian Assange must ‘answer for what he has done’
Newly arrested WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange needs to “answer for what he has done,” Hillary Clinton said on Thursday. The 2016 Democratic presidential nominee and former secretary of state weighed...
Pete Alonso's big blast, Amed Rosario's 4-RBI night spark Mets
ATLANTA — Amed Rosario’s strong finish to last season could be explained as a previously struggling player fattening up in garbage time. Either that or Rosario actually improved. The Mets...
Historic black hole named 'Powehi' by Hawaii professor
HILO, Hawaii — A language professor has given a Hawaiian name — Powehi — to the black hole depicted in an image produced in a landmark experiment. University of Hawaii-Hilo...
Glamorous Long Island winery hits the market at $17.9M
An upscale Long Island vineyard that was owned and operated by late Hollywood mogul Michael Lynne has been put up for sale with an asking price of $17.9 million, The...
Phil Mickelson's back-nine charge puts him in hunt
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Phil Mickelson has always said that, no matter what kind of form he’s in entering the Masters, the drive down Magnolia Lane transforms him. Mickelson, already a...
How yoga changed the life of a teen living in the projects
Growing up in the projects of Queens, Raheem Lewis was an angry young man surrounded by drugs and violence. “I was a bad individual. I was just always angry, and...
National Enquirer sale rumors swirl as potential buyers emerge
A handful of rumored suitors have emerged as possible buyers for the National Enquirer now that David Pecker’s American Media Inc. officially put it on the block under pressure from...
The Daily News is struggling to cover late-breaking sports
The Daily News seems to have a tough time getting late-breaking sports stories into the “sports final” edition of the paper as the Chicago-based Tribune Publishing seems to have imposed...
Steve Alford has another college coaching job
Nevada moved quickly to replace one big-name coach with another. Nevada hired former UCLA coach Steve Alford on Thursday, four days after Eric Musselman left for Arkansas. Nevada athletic director...
Campbell Soup nears $500M deal to sell Bolthouse Farms
Six months after it kicked off its auction to sell its Bolthouse Farms juice business, Campbell Soup is close to a sale for about $500 million, sources said. Private equity...
Another Duke star not named Zion Williamson enters NBA draft
DURHAM, N.C. — Cam Reddish is the latest Duke freshman to leave school for the NBA draft. Reddish announced his decision on his verified Instagram page Thursday, one day after...
White House to screen controversial anti-abortion film
The Trump administration will be screening an anti-abortion film at the White House on Friday, according to reports. The 2018 indie flick -- "Gosnell: The Trial of America’s Biggest Serial...
De Blasio bans city agencies from buying 'one-use' plastics
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday that he has signed an executive order requiring city agencies to stop buying “one-use” plastics, such as plates, utensils and straws, and replace them...
Rory McIlroy stumbles out of gate in career grand slam quest
AUGUSTA, Ga. — This was supposed to be the Masters when Rory McIlroy exorcised the demons remaining from his back-nine collapse in 2011 and finally won a green jacket to...
Former city employee who used stolen funds to put curse on ex pleads guilty
A former employee with the city’s Human Resources Administration accused of stealing more than $300,000 intended for needy New Yorkers -- and spending some of the money to put a...
Koepka, DeChambeau snag first-round lead at Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. — If you signed up for big names adorning the top of the Masters leaderboard in Thursday’s opening round, your wish was Augusta National’s command. By the time...
Famous slumlords collected almost $200 million to house homeless
The notorious Podolsky brothers are still collecting millions to house the homeless after selling 21 buildings to the city for $173.5 million -- $30 million over the appraised value. Records...
Red Sox pitcher's 'smoking cocaine' story adds to Dykstra-Darling controversy
Oil Can Boyd said last week he believed Ron Darling's accusations that Lenny Dykstra yelled racial epithets from the Mets' on-deck circle ahead of Game 3 of the 1986 World...
Ecuadorian president rips Julian Assange as a 'spoiled brat'
Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno derided Julian Assange as a “spoiled brat” who hit embassy guards during his stay at the nation’s consulate in London, a report said Thursday. “You can’t...
Yes, we need to probe the Russia collusion probers
Attorney General William Barr dared to use the “s” word. He said in congressional testimony that the Trump campaign had been spied on by the American government. Pressed by incredulous...
NYC tech commissioner left Atlanta job shortly before crippling cyberattack
City Hall’s bumbling tech czar previously held a similar job in Atlanta — which was crippled by a cyberattack shortly after he left for the Big Apple. Samir Saini, who’s...
Surprise: Most NYers did well by Trump’s tax cuts but very rich at risk
By midnight Monday, more than 9 million New Yorkers will have filed their income tax returns for 2018. And most will then have cause to wonder what the Great New...
Tiger Woods can't just rely on intimidation despite good start
AUGUSTA, Ga. — There was once a time when seeing the name Tiger Woods on the leaderboard at Augusta National meant everyone else was playing for second. It’s not quite...
Disney reveals when streaming service will launch, what it will cost
Disney on Thursday finally unveiled how it will compete in the streaming video business now ruled by Netflix. The Mouse House gave media types and investors a first look at...
Don’t buy all those phony myths about legalizing pot
The City Council this week enacted a law prohibiting most employers from testing new employees for marijuana. While people who drive commercial vehicles, serve as police officers or take care...
DA knew Jeffrey Epstein was a dangerous pedophile when arguing for leniency
The Manhattan DA’s office had graphic and detailed evidence of pedophile billionaire Jeffrey Epstein’s depravity when a prosecutor inexplicably argued for leniency during his 2011 sex offender registry hearing, The...
'Game of Thrones' stars kept quirky souvenirs from the show
You can’t act on a TV series for 10 years, especially one with the kind of iconic costumes, fierce weapons and peculiar props seen on “Game of Thrones,” without wanting...
Kudos to the City Council for moving to ‘fix’ Blas’ failed ThriveNYC
Kudos to the City Council for looking to cut the ThriveNYC budget by 20 percent. It’s a start. The $250 million-a-year mental health program, first lady Chirlane McCray’s signature initiative,...
John Lennon dropped big bucks at House of Oldies record store
Any store would be thrilled to have a member of The Beatles browse their shelves. But when John Lennon would walk in to the West Village record store House of...
America needs to get to the bottom of RussiaGate, once and for all
Attorney General William Barr is absolutely right to look into how the Russia probe got started. The AG told lawmakers this week that he plans to review both “the genesis”...
The Yankees don’t look like a team ‘close to turning the corner’
When Yankees manager Aaron Boone said late Wednesday night after another sloppy loss that his team was really close to turning the corner, he must have taken a peek at...
Ilhan Omar’s pathetic bid to play victim after she downplayed 9/11
Democrats, Twitter and the national news media offered plenty of outrage Thursday over Rep. Ilhan Omar’s description of 9/11 as a day when “some people did something.” But they directed...
Billboard fired me over bogus claims of sexual harassment: suit
The former senior director at Billboard magazine is suing the company for giving him the boot -- over what he claims are bogus allegations that he sexually harassed British musician...
Bronx man found guilty of racist African Burial Ground vandalism
A federal judge has found a Bronx man guilty of vandalism for writing a racist message with a black marker on a signpost at the African Burial Ground National Monument...
Fiend charged with raping, killing jogger had been deported twice
The fiend busted for raping a New Jersey jogger before drowning her in a lake is an illegal immigrant from Honduras who had already been kicked out of the US...
'NCIS: LA'-bound David James Elliott dishes on 'JAG' reboot rumors
It took nearly 15 years for David James Elliott to reprise Harmon “Harm” Rabb Jr., his US Navy lawyer from CBS’ long-running drama “JAG,” which signed off in April 2005....
Devils keep Rangers guessing over pivotal NHL draft decision
The Rangers’ fates are tied directly to the neighboring Devils, and New Jersey GM Ray Shero is content playing coy. When Shero steps to the podium to make the first...
Kamala Harris says she owns gun — but still wants tougher laws
WASHINGTON - Sen. Kamala Harris revealed Thursday that she’s a gun owner - but said she still wants stricter gun laws. “I am a gun owner. And I own a...
Why Disney's Winnie the Pooh and Dumbo never hit Broadway
Disney is celebrating its 25th anniversary on Broadway this month with three hits that mint money: “Aladdin,” “Frozen” and “The Lion King.” That last, with a worldwide gross of $9...
How average office workers really feel about their jobs
A majority of office workers grade their job a B-, according to new research. Which begs the question, do Americans really love what they do? A new study exploring office...
Juror in 'Fake Heiress' trial dismissed for falling asleep
A juror in the so-called "Fake Heiress" trial has been dismissed for repeatedly falling asleep and snoring in court. Juror No. 9 was given the heave-ho on Monday, after what...
Giants add to Kyler Murray intrigue with surprise pre-NFL draft visit
Just how "dangerous" can Kyler Murray be in the Giants' backfield? It seems Big Blue brass is trying to find out. The likely No. 1 pick in this month's NFL...
Top GOP senator accuses Dem of bending to Airbnb after donations
ALBANY— The top Republican in the state Senate is calling for an investigation of Democratic Sen. James Skoufis for alleged pay-to-play politics -- which could get complicated since Skoufis chairs...
Israeli spacecraft fails to make successful moon landing
The Israeli spacecraft Beresheet reached the moon on Thursday but its planned controlled or “soft,” landing failed, the support team said. The spacecraft had a number of technical problems during...
State Dems reconsider blocking GOP bill expanding scholarships for families of veterans
ALBANY -- Democrats are having second thoughts about blocking a Republican-sponsored bill that would have expanded a scholarship program for the kids of fallen or injured vets. Gov. Andrew Cuomo...
Icky-Leaks: Ecuador says Julian Assange smeared poop on embassy walls
Ecuador’s former regime reportedly tolerated Julian Assange smearing poop on the walls of their London embassy before he was evicted by the new government, an official from the South American...
Jets find their Le'Veon Bell insurance in Green Bay
The Jets added some depth to their running back room Thursday when the team and former Packers running back Ty Montgomery agreed on a one-year deal. Montgomery will contend to...
In 'Her Smell,' Elisabeth Moss actually sings ... well, snarls
As the Courtney Love-like, grunge-rock diva in the new movie “Her Smell,” Elisabeth Moss’ singing doesn’t stink. But then again, her role as Becky Something — frontwoman of the all-girl...
Health expert rips 'oil-free' vegan restaurant
Oil-free isn’t just for moisturizers — it’s for food, too. At Bushwick restaurant Green Vegan Monsta, which opened in February, the entire menu — which includes comfort-food classics, such as...
Uber reveals it has 91M users in IPO filing
Uber on Thursday filed publicly with the Securities and Exchange Commission for its IPO, taking it a step closer to one of the largest technology stock listings of all time....
Emily Dickinson's sex life sizzles in a new Molly Shannon flick
It's Emily Dickinson as you’ve never seen her: Not as the pale, prim girl in her portrait or the reclusive spinster of legend, but as a hot-blooded woman in love...
Focus on the FBI’s leaks, not just the spying and other commentary
Security Watch: Focus on FBI Leaks, Not Just Spying Attorney General Bill Barr says he thinks US intelligence agencies spied on Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign and is now investigating the...
NYC's busted wireless network expected back online this weekend
New York City's broken wireless network is undergoing testing and is expected back online within days, the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications said Thursday afternoon. The Wi-Fi network, known...
Husband, gal pal indicted for murder of Staten Island teacher
The estranged husband of a Staten Island schoolteacher and his gal pal have been indicted in connection with the educator's grisly murder, authorities said. A grand jury handed up a...
California aims to identify wildfire-prone towns that could be next Paradise
SACRAMENTO, California — Impoverished towns in the shadow of Mount Shasta. Rustic Gold Rush cities in the Sierra Nevada foothills. High-dollar resort communities on the shores of Lake Tahoe. Ritzy...
The No. 1 reason you can't stay healthy
When it comes to wellness, the old adage is true: You are your own worst enemy. According to a new survey of 2,000 Americans, the person most likely to derail...
Waffle House shooting victim's family asks people to pray for suspect
The family of the Waffle House customer who was shot dead while paying for other patrons' meals has asked for prayers -- for the alleged killer and his loved ones....
Couple ripped on social media for 'ridiculous' travel photo
An Instagram-famous travel couple has been forced to defend themselves after what’s been criticized as a “stupid, ridiculous” photo op that some fear could have had a fatal end.
Patient claims disgraced dentist fractured her jaw: 'I started screaming'
A North Carolina dentist who had her license revoked after two patients died following procedures at her office allegedly once extracted a patient’s wisdom teeth while the victim was still...
Tesla denies report of a spending halt at Nevada plant
Tesla is disputing a Thursday report that the electric auto manufacturer is putting a freeze on its plans to expand its Nevada Gigafactory. “Both Tesla and Panasonic continue to invest...
Man allegedly killed girlfriend for staying out overnight
The Bronx man who walked into a local police precinct station house and confessed to killing his girlfriend was angry because she had stayed out overnight, police sources told The...
Who is singer Billie Eilish? 5 facts you don’t know
New teen sensation Billie Eilish scored a dream debut with “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” her album that opened at No. 1 this week. As the...
Sixth-grader says teacher nixed Trump as 'hero' for class project
A Long Island sixth-grader says her teacher barred her from picking President Trump as her hero for a class project — and then trashed the commander-in-chief in front of the...
Those who live by this simple belief are happier, according to science
Those who believe in the concept of oneness -- that all things are connected and interdependent -- are more satisfied with their lives than people who don’t share this belief,...
Inside Lou Lamoriello's master plan making Islanders noise
It’s a hard-worn phrase in the Canon of Lou Lamoriello, but it’s probably never been more true than it is with this Islanders team under the first year of his...
NYPD cop killed in motorcycle crash is dad of 3, including newborn
The NYPD cop whose life was cut short when he crashed his motorcycle on his way to work early Thursday was a married father of three, including a newborn, police...
Trump traveling to Normandy for D-Day 75th Anniversary
WASHINGTON - President Trump confirmed Thursday that he’ll make the trip to Normandy for the 75th anniversary of D-Day. “I’ll be there,” he said in the Oval Office during a...
Trump will be in 'payback mode' if he wins in 2020: Steve Bannon
America can expect "pure Trump off the chain" if the president is re-elected in 2020, says former White House strategist Steve Bannon. In a wide-ranging interview with Politico, Bannon said...
Leonard Fournette gets arrested over speeding ticket
A Jaguar has been busted for going too fast. Running back Leonard Fournette was arrested Thursday for failure to pay a speeding ticket, according to WJXT-TV in Jacksonville. Fournette reportedly...
Video shows thug pepper spraying man after brutal attack
A group of thugs beat, pepper sprayed and slashed two men waiting for an Uber in the Bronx Sunday morning, and cops have released a video of one of the...
Archaeologists plan more digs where new human species found
MANILA, Philippines — Archaeologists who discovered fossil bones and teeth of a previously unknown human species that thrived more than 50,000 years ago in the northern Philippines said Thursday they...
David Fizdale shows how Knicks can sell rookies to free agents
It didn’t end with “One Shining Moment’’ Wednesday for the Knicks three rookies: Kevin Knox, Mitchell Robinson and Allonzo Trier. In the season finale, Knox shot 3-of-12 and 0-for-6 on...
CBS fills '60 Minutes' jobs in wake of Jeff Fager's ouster
CBS is finally filling in the gaps left by long-time “60 Minutes” producer Jeff Fager, who was fired last year amid sexual misconduct allegations. The award-winning news show has elevated...
'Game of Thrones' cast: How HBO's smash hit changed our lives
Sophie Turner and Maisie Williams grew up on “Game of Thrones.” They were kids in 2010 when the HBO series began filming. Turner was 14, Williams 13. Both young women...
JonBenet Ramsey docuseries uncovers fresh theories in notorious case
It’s been 22 years since child beauty pageant star JonBenet Ramsey was found dead at age 6 in the basement of her family’s home in Boulder, Colo. — and now...
'Little' is a body-swapping flick that 'predictably' channels 'Big'
“Little” is the opposite of 1988’s “Big” in three ways. One, the main character, a powerful app developer named Jordan (Regina Hall), is turned into a kid, rather than a...
Tiger Woods is off to a very nice start at The Masters
Tiger Woods is in solid position after his first round at The Masters. The four-time champ at Augusta finished at 2-under par after briefly spending some time tied atop the...
Parents accused in college admissions scandal want more favorable judge: prosecutor
The deep-pocketed parents charged in the sweeping nationwide college admissions scam are now being accused of trying to beat the system in another way. Some of their attorneys are pushing...
Amazon workers pressure company on growing ties to oil industry
NEW YORK — Amazon is getting cozy with the oil industry — and some employees aren’t happy about it. The online shopping giant, which already works with BP and Shell,...
Woman sets boyfriend’s home ablaze after threesome: cops
Authorities say a woman set fire to her boyfriend’s home several hours after they had a consensual sexual encounter there with another woman.
Chinese scientists put human brain genes into monkeys
Chinese scientists have "gene hacked" a group of monkeys to make them smarter -- in an experiment branded "reckless" by experts. The experiment involved exposing monkeys to human genes that...
De Blasio can't explain why he ignored computer bug warning from the feds
Mayor Bill de Blasio couldn't explain Thursday why his administration ignored a warning from the feds a year ago about a bug that disrupted the city's in-house wireless network last...
Danilo Gallinari's career-best season a tough Knicks reminder
Carmelo Anthony resurfaced as a spectator at Dwyane Wade’s farewell game Wednesday night in Brooklyn, but the career of the key player the Knicks traded for him nine years ago...
OECD report reveals depressing reality of being a millennial in America
Just 60 percent of millennials in developed countries earn enough to be considered middle class, the report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development revealed, compared to 70 percent...
Julian Assange's legal battle against extradition could last years
Julian Assange's legal fight against extradition to the United States could take years, according to legal experts. The US Department of Justice unsealed computer hacking charges against the 47-year-old Australian...
Mariners' home run insanity now breaking MLB records
Just call them the Seattle Bombers. Thanks to Dee Gordon's home run Thursday in a 7-6 comeback win over the Royals, the Mariners have launched home runs in an MLB-record...
Facebook says it's ramping up efforts to combat fake news
MENLO PARK, Calif. — Facebook said Wednesday it is rolling out a wide range of updates aimed at combatting the spread of false and harmful information on the social media...
Trump hails progress in North Korea negotiations – but may accept partial nuke deal
President Trump on Thursday hailed what he called great progress in his quest to get North Korea to abandon its nukes — but also suggested that he might be willing...
How K-pop group Blackpink scored the biggest YouTube debut ever
Move over, BTS: After the Stateside success of the South Korean boy band, it’s now time for K-pop girl group Blackpink to stage their US takeover. Their new “Kill This...
Throwback Thursday: Photos of today in history
Historical photos from today, April 11
Deputy's son accused in church fires may have been influenced by 'black metal'
The white son of a Louisiana sheriff's deputy accused of torching historically black churches may have been motivated by "black metal" music, according to reports. Holden Matthews — son of...
Meet the unknown golfer who is leading the Masters
Meet Justin Harding. The South African is a surprise leader on Day 1 at Augusta after shooting 3-under 69 in the opening round on Thursday. The 33-year-old started hot, draining...
India's election voting begins with deadly violence
NEW DELHI — At least four people were killed in clashes Thursday on the first day of polling in India’s general elections, a six-week process that’s seen as a referendum...
NYPD cop found guilty of pistol-whipping man, stealing his pants
An NYPD officer was found guilty in a bizarre May 2016 robbery in which he pistol-whipped the victim with his service weapon — and then stole his pants. A Brooklyn...
Patrick Ewing hints at being 'secret' weapon for Knicks at draft lottery
There’s no longer a chance for any “frozen envelope” conspiracies, but perhaps the Knicks will call on Patrick Ewing as their good luck charm at the upcoming NBA draft lottery....
Dad figures out unique way to hush crying newborn baby
This baby’s puzzled look says it all. When a dad in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was frustrated with his crying 1-month-old son, Azio, he found a unique way to soothe the infant:...
Tom DiNapoli joins Catholic group's mission to Central America
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli is joining a group led by Catholic Charities of the New York Archdiocese on a mission to Central America’s so-called “Northern Triangle” to see firsthand why...
Disney CEO Bob Iger: Hitler 'would have loved social media'
Disney boss Bob Iger is no fan of social media — because he thinks Hitler would be. “Hitler would have loved social media,” Iger said Wednesday night as he accepted...
Michael Avenatti ripped off paraplegic client, evaded taxes: feds
Michael Avenatti ripped off five clients — one a paraplegic — and scammed bank loans, evaded taxes and lied during bankruptcy proceedings to prop up “his financial house of cards,”...
Father, son accused of selling body parts on black market
A Chicago-area father and son face federal charges in Michigan for allegedly selling diseased body parts on the black market. Donald Greene Sr. and Donald Greene Jr., who were behind...
Big3 league accuses Charter of manipulating Disney auction
Big3 Basketball — the pickup league co-founded by rapper Ice Cube — accused cable giant Charter Communications of playing dirty tricks in an auction of Disney’s regional sports networks. Big3...
Live online TV isn't a bargain deal anymore
If you signed up to stream live TV in hopes of saving money over traditional cable, you may be in for a rude surprise. Live online-TV providers like YouTube TV,...
Bat-wielding trio of naked women spark police chase in Florida
Three naked teenage women led Florida police on a wild car chase that ended with them tased and in cuffs after they allegedly tried to attack the officers with their...
Josh Rosen's trade market just got a lot murkier
Perhaps the Redskins aren’t as interested in Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen as previously thought. With the NFL draft looming in two weeks, NFL Network reports Washington is not “actively chasing”...
Gross new dating trend 'cloaking' is like 'ghosting' -- but much worse
Thought the world of modern dating couldn't get any worse? That's cute. A nasty new dating trend dubbed "cloaking" is taking the already well-known, cowardly trend of "ghosting" — when...
Julian Assange rape accuser wants case reopened
The Swedish woman who accused Julian Assange of rape wants her case reopened — and to see the WikiLeaks founder extradited to her country to face prosecution. A lawyer for...
Ocasio-Cortez defends Omar over 9/11 comments, rips Post cover
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who represents New York City in Congress, rushed to the defense of her fellow freshman Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar on Thursday over her comments trivializing the 9/11...
Switzerland is getting rid of its emergency stockpile of coffee
ZURICH - Switzerland on Wednesday announced plans to abolish the nation’s emergency stockpile of coffee, in place for decades, after declaring the beans not vital for human survival, though opposition...
Billionaire Ron Burkle isn't buying National Enquirer: spokesman
News that David Pecker’s American Media Inc. has put the National Enquirer on the block has triggered a furious guessing game as to who might step out of the shadows...
Why Bruins will beat the Maple Leafs in seven games
The Bruins knocked off the Maple Leafs in seven games in the first round of the playoffs last season. The Leafs will be looking for redemption this time around. Toronto’s...
Georgetown students to vote on slavery reparations fund
WASHINGTON — Georgetown University students are considering a fee benefiting the descendants of enslaved people sold to pay off the school’s debts, an effort that would create one of the...
What humanity learned from the first-ever image of a black hole
WASHINGTON — Black holes are cosmic prisons, where nothing escapes, not light or even data. But lots did come out of Wednesday’s first image of the shadowy edge of a...
American Airlines flight loses chunk of wing after hitting sign before takeoff
An American Airlines flight barely made it into the air before it was forced to turn back to the gate after hitting a sign — meant to direct planes on...
Gas explosion wrecks world-class Porsche collection
One of the top Porsche collections in the world was severely damaged in the North Carolina gas explosion that left one person dead and 17 injured, according to a new...
Hodor is hosting a 'Game of Thrones' rave this weekend
On “Game of Thrones,” he heroically held back a throng of killer zombies so his young charges could escape. But in his other career, musician and actor Kristian Nairn —...
Rep. Matt Gaetz trolls Adam Schiff with 'PENCIL' Act
Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz filed a motion -- with a nod to the president -- that seeks to remove Rep. Adam Schiff from the House Intelligence Committee and revoke his...
NFL draft mailbag: Would Giants pass on quarterback at No. 6?
The NFL draft is fast approaching. Before Giants GM Dave Gettleman, Jets GM Mike Maccagnan and the rest of the NFL front offices take the stage for the first round...
Mexico's soaring violence takes toll on national economy
The cost of violence in Mexico increased by 10 percent last year to the equivalent of $268 billion — while the country’s “peacefulness” score sank about 5 percent, according to...
Biggest star yet set to transfer out of St. John's
St. John’s better hurry up and hire a new coach. It’s losing players by the day, and the latest defection would be a costly one. Sophomore wing LJ Figueroa, arguably...
Julian Assange after arrest: 'I told you so'
Julian Assange has a message for his supporters after being arrested at the Ecuadorian embassy in London Thursday: "I told you so." The WikiLeaks founder's lawyer Jennifer Robinson passed on...
Feds ask judge to delay Nxivm 'sex cult' trial
A Brooklyn federal court judge has postponed opening arguments in the long-awaited case against the remaining members of accused upstate sex cult, Nxivm. The decision came following a letter filed...
Trump says he knew 'nothing' about WikiLeaks — years after calling it 'a treasure trove'
President Trump said Thursday he “absolutely” believed that there was “illegal” and “unprecedented” spying on his campaign — and insisted that he knew “nothing” about WikiLeaks. “It’s hard to believe...
Edward Snowden calls Assange's arrest a 'dark moment' for journalism
Edward Snowden slammed the arrest of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Thursday as a “dark moment for press freedom.” The NSA whistleblower, who is under political asylum himself in Russia...
MLB's home run nightmare worsens with no end in sight
It was cold, 46 degrees at first pitch and chillier as the night progressed. It was damp, beginning with a 25-minute delay at the start due to rain. It was...
3D laser imaging shines new light on 'Last Supper' site
JERUSALEM -- The arched stone-built hall in Jerusalem venerated by Christians as the site of Jesus’ Last Supper has been digitally recreated by archaeologists using laser scanners and advanced photography....
De Blasio offers condolences after NYPD cop killed in motorcycle crash
Mayor Bill de Blasio called the death of a veteran NYPD officer killed early Thursday when he crashed his motorcycle on his way to work “a very, very painful moment...
South Korea's high court rules abortion ban is unconstitutional
SEOUL, South Korea — In a major reversal, South Korea’s Constitutional Court on Thursday ordered the easing of the country’s decades-old ban on most abortions, one of the strictest in...
Brain scans may reveal concussion damage in living athletes
Researchers may be closing in on a way to check athletes while they're alive for signs of a degenerative brain disease that's been linked to frequent head blows. Experimental scans...
Ben Roethlisberger labeled 'racist' as Steelers clash explodes
The messy breakup of the Steelers somehow is getting worse. Former Pittsburgh running back Rashard Mendenhall defended traded wide receiver Antonio Brown in his ongoing feud with the franchise Thursday...
Take Dodgers over Cardinals in this spot
Measles outbreak in Brooklyn. Opportunistic Mayor de Blasio has given residents three choices: vaccinate, pay a $1,000 fine, or be sentenced to 24 hours of listening to the Mayor’s WNYC...
Kings coach becomes victim of Vlade Divac's power grab
The Kings' coaching carousel goes on and on. Shortly after receiving a four-year extension on Thursday, GM Vlade Divac will axe Dave Joerger, according to ESPN.com. This despite an uptick...
Trump inspires new 'museum' by controversial artist
This exhibition, it’s going to be yuge! Provocative New York artist Andres Serrano is showing off hundreds of examples of Donald Trump memorabilia in a new installation devoted to the...
Citigroup's heir apparent says he will retire in surprise move
In a surprise move, one of Wall Street’s biggest bankers and Citigroup CEO’s heir apparent announced he’s retiring by the end of the summer. Jamie Forese, Citigroup’s president and head...
The greatest F-bombs in New York broadcasting history
The NBC weatherman who dropped an F-bomb on air Thursday morning joins a long line of Big Apple broadcasters who have made similar gaffes. In the F-bomb heard 'round the...
Footprints lead to missing hikers lost for five days in wilderness
Two missing hikers who spent nearly five days lost in the California wilderness have been found alive after rescuers followed their footprints, authorities said. Eric Desplinter, 33, and Gabrielle Wallace,...
Cyclist in critical condition after getting struck by dump truck
A 32-year-old bicyclist was in critical condition Thursday after being hit by a dump truck during morning rush hour in Queens, cops said. The incident happened just after 6:30 a.m....
Shocking footage shows men firing shots on Brooklyn street
Shocking footage released by police shows two men brandish handguns and one squeeze off five shots on a Brooklyn sidewalk. The gunmen were walking on Nostrand Avenue near Gates Avenue...
Julian Assange's lawyer says he'll fight extradition to United States
A lawyer for Julian Assange said Thursday he would fight any attempts to extradite the WikiLeaks founder to face trial in the US. “We will be contesting and fighting extradition....
Google's drone delivery service launches in Australia
The air delivery developer Wing, a subsidiary of Google’s parent company Alphabet, began flying fresh food, coffee, over-the-counter medications and other products to select customers as part of its first...
Woman gives birth to ‘three-parent’ baby using controversial IVF technique
A woman has made medical history after giving birth to the world's second "three-parent baby." The 32-year-old Greek woman had been struggling with fertility issues, having had four failed rounds...
Russia takes another step toward government control of the internet
MOSCOW — Russian lawmakers on Thursday approved a bill that would expand government control over the internet and that opponents fear heralds a new era of widespread censorship. The bill...
Suspect shot in the neck after exchanging pepper spray with cop
A suspect in Flagstaff, Arizona, was shot in the neck after pepper-spraying a police officer in the face (although the officer had sprayed him first when he resisted arrest). Matthew...
City Council wants to slash Chirlane McCray's ThriveNYC budget
The City Council wants to apply some fiscal therapy to First Lady Chirlane McCray’s widely-criticized ThriveNYC mental-health initiative — in the form of a hefty 20 percent budget cut. A...
Storm chaser captures rare upside-down lightning
Rare upside-down lightning has been captured in slow-motion footage by a storm chaser. Freak weather in Texas produced the backward lightning flashes, which lasted about half a second in real...
Florida Republican finds common ground with AOC over 'Green New Deal'
WASHINGTON — A Florida Republican congressman who introduced a "Green Real Deal" to counter Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's "Green New Deal" says he actually found common ground on many issues with the...
Sorority sister's desperate final moments at frat party revealed in 911 calls
More details about the night a sorority sister collapsed and died in South Carolina were revealed in 911 calls released from the fraternity event, according to reports. “There’s a party...
Aaron Rodgers won't answer telling Mike McCarthy question
Aaron Rodgers is keeping mum about where he stands with his former coach. After the Packers quarterback was asked Wednesday about last week's detailed Bleacher Report story, which highlights the...
Virginia star subtly sticks it to a scrambling Mike Francesa
Sixteen points in the NCAA Tournament championship wasn't enough — Ty Jerome had one last score to settle. The Virginia star, two days after leading the Cavaliers to an 85-77...
Teen savagely kills mom after she catches him, pal stealing from her: cops
A Texas teen beat his mom to death with a baseball bat and slit her throat when the woman walked in on him and a pal burglarizing her home, according...
National Guard general demoted for affair with married subordinate
The former head of Oklahoma’s National Guard has been demoted after an investigation found he had an affair with a married subordinate, according to a report Thursday. Brig. Gen. Robbie...
Jeff Bezos challenges Amazon rivals to hike minimum wages
Amazon boss Jeff Bezos, the world’s richest man, taunted the likes of Wal-Mart and Target Thursday by calling on them to raise their pay for workers. “I challenge our top...
Was this Carmelo Anthony's sad NBA goodbye?
The ball trickled to Carmelo Anthony, daring him to shoot, and for a few seconds it seemed he might. Clad in a white hoodie and navy hat emblazoned with his...
What might happen if you fall into a black hole
First, your insides are strung out like hot mozzarella, before you're yanked into an all-encompassing darkness that swallows you whole.
Awkward kiss with reporter has changed athlete's life
This is the awkward moment a cyclist accidentally kissed a female reporter on the lips after she went to give him a peck on the cheek. Belgian rider Stijn Steels...
Trampoline flies away in out-of-control windstorm
A family in Port St. Lucie, Florida, watched as their backyard trampoline was sent flying during a heavy windstorm. Fortunately, the storm passed quickly, although it did leave the trampoline...
High school athlete bound, dragged across field in hazing ritual: officials
A high school baseball player in New Jersey was allegedly gagged, bound and dragged across the field as part of a sick hazing ritual, officials said. The West New York...
How to see Childish Gambino and Rihanna's new movie for free
You don't have to be at Coachella this week to catch what will likely be its hottest act: the much-buzzed about unveiling of Childish Gambino and Rihanna's indie film "Guava Island."...
Michael Avenatti faces 36-count federal indictment
High-profile celebrity lawyer Michael Avenatti will be charged in a 36-count indictment Thursday by federal prosecutors in Los Angeles, according to a report. US Attorney Nick Hanna and agents with...
Former Notre Dame star arrested after girlfriend's daughter dies
Former NFL and Notre Dame running back Cierre Wood was arrested in Las Vegas on Wednesday in connection with the death of his girlfriend’s 5-year-old daughter, authorities said. Wood, 28,...
DNA breakthrough could replace chemotherapy: scientists
When surgery or localized radiation isn't an option, many cancer patients are left with chemotherapy as their only hope to attack cancer cells. Problem is, this type of drug treatment...
Don Jr. slams Ilhan Omar as 'disgrace' over 9/11 remarks
Donald Trump Jr. slammed Rep. Ilhan Omar for her comments referring to the 9/11 terrorist attacks as "somebody did something" — and her Democratic colleagues for not calling her out...
Elizabeth Warren proposes new tax on companies with profits over $100 million
WASHINGTON — Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren is proposing a new tax on corporate profits that's designed to prevent business giants from taking advantage of the existing tax code to...
Off-duty NYPD cop on way to work dies in Queens motorcycle crash
An off-duty police officer on his way to work died Thursday morning when he lost control and crashed his motorcycle in Queens, police said. The 42-year-old officer was traveling to...
Fox is moving in on NBC territory: horse racing
Fox is getting into horse racing, The Post has learned. The historic Travers Grade 1, $1.25 million race is moving from its longtime home of NBC to Fox for the...
NYC weatherman drops F-bomb on live TV
He must have had his head in the clouds. An NBC-New York weatherman dropped an F-bomb on live TV Thursday morning. Morning meteorologist Chris Cimino didn't realize his mic was...
Julian Assange indicted on computer hacking charges
Julian Assange has been indicted on charges that he conspired with Chelsea Manning to hack into a classified government computer, the US Department of Justice announced Thursday. The court documents...
Odell Beckham Jr. hints at New York return in Week 1
Sunday, Sept. 8, is already circled on Odell Beckham Jr.'s calendar. On Wednesday night, the new Browns receiver tweeted he had seen the 2019 NFL schedule, teasing a surprise to...
When Mets can offer value for alert wagerers
As the New York Mets embark on a 10-game road trip Thursday in Atlanta, it’s important for baseball bettors to remember that this offense has a chance to be very...
Former Vikings part-owner was 'upbeat' days before murder-suicide
The former Minnesota Vikings part-owner, who was found dead Wednesday, appeared "upbeat" days before he allegedly killed himself in a murder-suicide, according to reports. Authorities believe millionaire Irwin Jacobs shot...
St. John's coaching job is coming down to two-man race
Two days after Chris Mullin stepped down, St. John’s has focused its attention on two potential targets to replace him: Iona College’s Tim Cluess and Arizona State’s Bobby Hurley. St....
Wanted woman busted after taunting cops on Facebook
Well, that backfired. A Pennsylvania woman who wound up on a local police department’s “Top Ten Most Wanted List” was busted this week after she taunted cops in a Facebook...
Hit-and-run driver accused of striking 14-year-old girl arrested
Cops busted a Staten Island ex-con who they say struck a 14-year-old pedestrian in Brooklyn and then drove away after briefly feigning concern for the girl. Julia Litmonovich, 49, was...
Al Capone's Chicago house sold
CHICAGO — After being on the market for years, a red brick two-flat on Chicago's South Side that once belonged to gangster Al Capone has been sold. Listing agent Ryan...
Human remains found on Arkansas high school campus
An Arkansas high school student found decaying human remains on the school's campus this week -- and authorities believe they had been there for years, according to a new report....
Invasive bugs could wreak havoc in Maine
ORONO, Maine — A scientist with the University of Maine says the Pine Tree State's trouble with a moth that defoliates trees and irritates people is likely to be bad...
Julian Assange mocked for 'David Letterman' beard
The Twittersphere was quick to opine on Julian Assange’s appearance -- after he was dragged out of the Ecuador embassy on Thursday sporting a shaggy, near-white beard and matching hair....
Sharks star scores playoff goal off his face, loses teeth
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Joe Pavelski lost a couple of teeth, had stitches in his lip and his mouth was still bloody long after taking Brent Burns' point shot right...
Giant Nike car is a shoo-in for weirdest vehicle ever
Pedestrians in Paris, France, were stunned when they saw a man driving a giant, motorized Nike shoe around the city. This may be the weirdest example of somebody taking the...
The popular, the expensive and the bargains: The celebs you can hire on Cameo
From $2,500 for a message from Caitlyn Jenner to just $150 for a personalized Gilbert Gottfried joke, there are more than 10,000 stars available for rent on the app Cameo....
Why celebrities are signing up to sell video 'shout-outs' on Cameo
For just $80, actor Ernie Hudson will put on his iconic “Ghostbusters” jumpsuit, unearth his vintage Slimer puppet and record a personalized birthday video — filled with some of his...
Julian Assange arrested after he’s evicted from embassy
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was dragged out of the Ecuadorian embassy kicking and screaming Thursday as British police arrested him on both UK and US warrants. “Julian Assange, 47, has...
Tennessee man charged with killing couple, burning apartment
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 19-year-old Tennessee man has been charged with fatally shooting a husband and wife whose bodies were found in a burned apartment. The Shelby County district attorney's...
Yankees' Gary Sanchez injury concerns are back
HOUSTON — Gary Sanchez came off the bench to pinch hit in the eighth inning of the Yankees' 8-6 loss to the Astros on Wednesday after sitting because of tightness...
'Bulldog' Yankees reliever dazzles as he finally gets chance
HOUSTON — Following Tuesday night’s loss, the Yankees optioned right-handed starter Jonathan Loaisiga to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and replaced him Wednesday with right-handed reliever Joe Harvey. With his parents watching from...
Cherokee tribal writing inside Alabama cave finally decoded
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Archaeologists and Cherokee scholars have finally interpreted Cherokee tribal inscriptions written in an Alabama cave hundreds of years ago. News outlets report the inscriptions inside Manitou...
Barry Trotz turns to ex-Penguin, and it pays off for Islanders
It was a lineup decision made for a specific situation, and turned out to be more than that. Islanders coach Barry Trotz dressed veteran Tom Kuhnhackl against the winger’s former...
Parents sue N. Carolina city, police for black man's death
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The city of Greensboro, North Carolina, some of its police officers and several others are being sued by the parents of a black man who was hogtied...
Mets must answer challenge vs. NL elite over next few weeks
They say nothing is handed to you in this game … and, well, the Minnesota Twins were nice enough to spend the entirety of the fifth inning disproving this theory....
New Zealand's new gun laws get final assent to take effect
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand's governor general on Thursday formally signed into effect sweeping gun laws outlawing military style weapons, less than a month after a man used such...
Yankees' offseason risk is coming back to burn them right now
HOUSTON — James Paxton really needs to get to work. The Yankees will see early how Paxton deals with adversity. The lefty who came over in a trade from the...
The moment wasn't too big for Mat Barzal and the Islanders
You know, there was this absurd rumor going around town that this marked Mat Barzal’s playoff debut. As if anyone could believe that. As if anyone could believe that this...
Mets offense 'erupts' in bizarre fifth inning: Six walks and a HBP
After the Mets hit four homers on Tuesday against Minnesota and lost, they took a different approach in Wednesday’s win over the Twins. “Keep on taking, don’t swing,’’ manager Mickey...
'Brothers' LeBron, Carmelo and Chris Paul on hand for Wade's farewell
Dwyane Wade’s team was eliminated, and he was sore and getting treatment, unsure if he could play. But with droves of Heat fans and the Who’s Who of the NBA...
NBA playoff schedule is set: Rockets have a tough draw
MIAMI — The last spot in the NBA playoffs went to the Detroit Pistons. Their reward: A series against MVP candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. The drama of...
Man gets 60 days in jail for sexually assaulting dog that had to be euthanized
An Oregon man was sentenced Wednesday to 60 days in jail for sexually assaulting a dog who had to be euthanized due to extensive injuries. Fidel Lopez, 52, was given...
Ilhan Omar stays mum on 9/11 comments, complains of double standard on 'Colbert'
Freshman Rep. Ilhan Omar stayed mum on her comments about 9/11 during an appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" as she complained of being held to a double...
Duke star RJ Barrett is entering the NBA draft
DURHAM, N.C. — RJ Barrett is leaving Duke after one season to enter the NBA draft. Barrett announced his decision Wednesday in a video posted on social media. He said...
Former Vikings part-owner, wife found dead in apparent murder-suicide
A wealthy Minnesota businessman who once owned a share of the Minnesota Vikings was found dead Wednesday in an apparent murder-suicide, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Irwin Jacobs and his...
Amazon employees are listening to you through Alexa devices
Amazon is listening to customers through Alexa devices — with employees recording thousands of clips including a woman singing in the shower and a sex assault, it emerged last night....
Trump calls Jeb's son, George, 'the only Bush that likes me'
President Donald Trump in Texas on Wednesday referred to the son of his former foe Jeb Bush as “the only Bush that likes me,” according to reports. Trump made the...
Metta World Peace to St. John’s: Hire me
A new St. John’s head coaching candidate has emerged … and it’s a very familiar name. Metta World Peace — known in his St. John’s days as Ron Artest —...
Patrick Reed on defending Masters after a 'long year'
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Patrick Reed’s Masters defense begins with Thursday’s 10:31 a.m. opening round alongside Webb Simpson and amateur Viktor Hovland. All of Reed’s struggles with his game since his...
April 'bomb cyclone' hammers central US
Blizzard warnings were posted from Colorado to Minnesota on Wednesday and wildfires were a concern in New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma as the second so-called "bomb cyclone" storm in less...
Feds seize Michael Avenatti's $4.5M plane amid tax scandal
LOS ANGELES – Embattled lawyer Michael Avenatti was the subject of a federal warrant Wednesday that resulted in the seizure of his private jet, worth about $4.5 million. A U.S....
Knicks' Kevin Durant confidence is spreading everywhere
The season ended fittingly Wednesday in a 115-89 blowout Garden loss to Detroit. The Knicks finished with the worst record in the NBA and equaled the worst season in their...