April 12, 2019
Trump tears into 'Radical Left' for opposing sanctuary city proposal
President Trump took aim at the "Radical Left" again late Friday night — asking on Twitter why "others" should be expected to take illegal immigrants into their communities when Democrats...
Yankees' mess of a day gets worse with rain-shortened loss
What a mess. On a rainy Friday night in The Bronx, the Yankees dropped their fourth straight game — but unlike when they were swept in Houston by the powerful...
Man stabs family, himself before setting apartment on fire
A Brooklyn man stabbed his wife, daughter and himself before setting his apartment ablaze Friday afternoon, cops said. The 64-year-old man and his wife, 62, were arguing when he grabbed...
Dellin Betances could be out for up to two more months
The Yankees are getting more use out of their MRI machine than they are from some from their most important regulars. Over the course of 24 hours Thursday to Friday,...
Fisher-Price recalls sleeper after dozens of infant deaths over last decade
Fisher-Price is recalling some 5 million “Rock ‘n Play sleepers after more than 30 infant suffocation or strangulation deaths over the past decade have been linked to the product rolling...
Surging Mets continue their offensive tear in win over Braves
ATLANTA — Long ball, small ball, Mickeyball, the Mets lineup is scoring runs at a historic rate — at least for this franchise — and setting an early tone that...
Islanders whip Penguins to grab commanding 2-0 series lead
There was no let-up, not after goals scored, not even after the final horn had sounded. The Islanders continued to ride this huge wave of emotion as they secured a...
This 'Jeopardy!' contestant is on a historic hot streak
He’s on a roll. The “Jeopardy!” contestant who broke the record for the highest ever single-day winnings on Tuesday is now also second on the list thanks to another dominating...
Bidding for Disney's regional sports networks may be delayed
Dirt is flying over Disney’s auction for 21 regional sports networks — leaving at least one regulatory expert wondering if Monday’s deadline for binding bids might be delayed. A former...
Hugh Hefner's son announces digital site with 'adult content'
Cooper Hefner, the youngest child of the late Hugh Hefner, is exiting Playboy Enterprises to launch his own digital site, which will also feature “adult content.” The site will be...
AOC thanks Bernie Sanders for defending Ilhan Omar
Sen. Bernie Sanders went to bat for Rep. Ilhan Omar on Friday night — calling her a "leader with strength and courage" — in a tweet that was later praised...
The climate got a little hot at Yankee Stadium
Before the Yankees lost their lead and got booed Friday night, a group of protesters drew the ire of Yankee Stadium. In the bottom of the third inning, some fans...
Les Moonves gave up $22M after being ousted for sexual misconduct
CBS’ disgraced former boss Les Moonves gave up $22 million in compensation last year after being ousted over sexual misconduct allegations, the company said Friday. Moonves, who was one of...
Tiger Woods just one behind leaders after 2nd-round charge
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Here he comes. Brace yourself, Augusta. Brace yourself, golf world. Tiger Woods, 14 years removed from his last Masters victory, is in prime position entering the weekend...
Florida man arrested after aggressively eating handfuls of pasta
A shirtless alleged drunk was arrested outside a Naples, Fla., Olive Garden last week after customers complained he was sitting on a bench and shoving handfuls of pasta into his...
Taking a (bathroom) pass on Cuomo's pay hike
Who says Albany pols are completely shameless? State lawmakers were so embarrassed at hiking Gov. Cuomo’s salary, they opted to do it in the wee hours, and one senator even...
New York's young 'reformers' still play the favor game
Well, well, well: At least one of the state Senate’s new progressive reformers seems ready to play by the old “you scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours” rules. No one...
Cy Vance keeps on disappointing
Manhattan DA Cy Vance Jr. may owe his job to the strong endorsement he got from his illustrious predecessor, but it’s been painfully obvious for some time that Vance is...
Where ever-changing St. John's coaching search stands now
St. John’s coaching search has yet to bring much clarity through three days. After Bobby Hurley, athletic director Mike Cragg’s top choice to replace Chris Mullin, passed on the job...
Sifting through wreckage of latest bad Yankees' injury news
The Yankees are getting more use out of their MRI machine than they are from some from their most important regulars. Unfortunately, it cannot bat cleanup or be their top...
The matchups that will determine Nets-76ers series
Measuring how the Nets and Sixers match up across the board ahead of their first-round NBA playoff series: Point guard D’Angelo Russell vs. Ben Simmons Russell blossoming into an All-Star...
The smarter way to sell Trump's immigration policies
It’s no secret that the immigration issue is a massive driver of voting patterns and electoral outcomes in our country. No matter where you stand on the issue, you probably...
New York's fattest cat needs a stroller to get around town
He’s pussy galore. Barsik the cat, who was left at a Manhattan animal shelter, could be the world’s heaviest house kitty. The 40-pound, flabby feline — who ironically is a...
A deadly infection is sweeping some NY hospitals — but health officials won’t say where
A killer germ is raging through some New York hospitals and nursing homes. But public health officials are deliberately keeping the public in the dark about it. New York state...
'There She Goes' a 'cathartic' but frank look at a child's disorder
Shaun Pye says his new slice-of-life series, “There She Goes,” wasn’t intended as an exercise in self-analysis. “It wasn’t meant to be cathartic, originally, but it became quite cathartic as...
The truth about the 'global white extremist threat'
Last week, The New York Times featured an illustrated timeline of “white extremist” killings over the last nine years. According to the Times, the record shows “an informal global network...
FDNY widow posts poignant photo of war-slain husband with daughters
He was our humble hero, the widow of Marine and FDNY firefighter Christopher Slutman said in a poignant Instagram post Friday. Shannon Slutman’s post includes a moving black and white...
Manhattan DA files class-action lawsuit to seal pot convictions
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance has filed a class-action lawsuit against the state Office of Court Administration to seal the records of 366 people who have old low-level marijuana convictions....
Yankees historically have found a way, but this year may be different
In the Yankees’ ongoing game of injury survivor, Greg Bird — of all people — just might be their healthiest player. Such is the bizarro nature of the season to...
Trump goes after Ilhan Omar with 9/11 attack montage video
President Trump on Friday released a video montage of the 9/11 attacks interwoven with controversial Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar's comments that trivialized the acts of terror. “WE WILL NEVER FORGET!,”...
Brooklyn judge orders prosecutor to cell for delay request
A Brooklyn supreme court judge jailed a prosecutor for 10 minutes Friday when she requested he delay the sentencing of a convicted murderer until the sister of the victim got...
Security guard nearly knocks Tiger Woods out of the Masters
Augusta security is supposed to protect Tiger Woods, not knock him out of the Masters. Moments after Woods hit an incredible recovery shot from the woods on the 14th hole...
Wells Fargo shares new details on CEO search in earnings call
Wells Fargo provided new details about its CEO search on Friday without disclosing whether it will follow Warren Buffett’s advice to avoid Wall Street candidates. In a conference call to...
'Bless This Mess' star Lake Bell: Cows get super friendly between scenes
She has thoughts about cow tongues.
Vikings reward Adam Thielen's greatness with multi-year contract extension
On the heels of a career-best season, Adam Thielen is getting paid. The Vikings agreed to a multi-year extension with the receiver worth $64 million over four years -- up...
Behind the Jets' decision to overpay for C.J. Mosley
C.J. Mosley has been a Pro Bowler four times. Mosley has been second-team All Pro four times. He has 597 tackles, 8½ sacks, nine interceptions, six forced fumbles and five...
The craziest ways to blow cash at Coachella
Flower crowns are the least of it. In addition to the actual cost of attending Coachella — $429 for a general admission weekend ticket, or $999 for a VIP pass...
Cops in Dominican Republic retrieve wreckage from NY couple's fatal crash
Police in the Dominican Republic have retrieved the mangled, almost unrecognizable car that was driven by New York couple Orlando Moore and Portia Ravenelle when they suffered their fatal crash...
Former cop busted after violating ex-girlfriend's protection order
A former NYPD detective who poured urine on her ex-girlfriend’s door has been arrested again — for violating an order of protection in the case, police said Friday. Police Officer...
Man charged with throwing child from balcony at Mall of America
A man has been charged with attempted homicide for allegedly pushing or throwing a 5-year-old boy from a third-floor balcony at the Mall of America in Minnesota Friday morning. The...
College admissions scam test-taker pleads guilty
The Harvard-educated test proctor who was busted in the nationwide college admissions scandal on Friday pleaded guilty to helping actress Felicity Huffman and other rich parents cheat on their kids'...
Teen accused of killing his own mom on the loose after escape from juvenile detention center
A teenage boy accused of murdering his mother escaped from a California detention center early Friday morning — and is still on the loose, according to cops. Ike Souzer, 15,...
Disney's streaming service sends stock to new heights
Walt Disney Co.’s new video streaming service is a dream come true — for investors. The entertainment company’s stock surged to new heights Friday after Disney released details of its...
NYC's Earth Day events: Party with Mother Nature all month
Earth Day is nearly here — but why wait until April 22 to get in touch with Mother Nature? From this weekend on, here are several ways to celebrate spring....
Man angry about virginity pleads guilty to threatening mass shooting
A 27-year-old has pleaded guilty to a felony terroristic threat charge after authorities said he threatened to target women in a mass shooting because he couldn’t get a girlfriend.
Smorgasburg, Queens Night Market return with tasty global treats
New York City is home to 3 million immigrants from more than 150 different countries. And you can find restaurants serving food from these countries spread out over all five...
Driver crashes after spotting spider inside car
A driver totaled her car in upstate New York this week -- after spotting a spider and freaking out, local authorities said. The woman was driving on Silver Spur Road...
Yankees' injured list reaches absurdity
Maybe it's time to put the drive for No. 28 on hold. Every day it seems another Yankee is taking a trip to the injured list -- or one already...
Trump announces plans to expand 5G networks
President Trump announced plans Friday to expand 5G networks, opening up a record amount of new radio frequencies and keeping the US abreast of tech rivals like China. “We want...
Possible graves found near shuttered Florida reform school where nearly 100 boys died
Workers preparing for a pollution cleanup near the site of a shuttered Florida reform school have discovered evidence of 27 possible “clandestine” graves -- that may belong to some of...
Assange may have won already and other commentary
Media critic: Julian Assange May Already Have Won Supporters of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange say his arrest on US charges of conspiracy to commit computer intrusion constitutes a dangerous crackdown...
3 injured after NYPD patrol car collides with SUV in Queens
Two cops and a third person were injured in a multi-car crash in Queens on Friday afternoon, authorities said. The officers were heading to a call with their lights on...
Reuben Foster learns his NFL punishment
The Redskins won't have to wait for Reuben Foster join their lineup. The linebacker will be docked two game checks -- but no game time -- in coming off the...
Jeff Bezos shopping for swanky apartment in NYC
Jeff Bezos may have ditched Long Island City as Amazon's landing spot, but he is still in love with New York. The newly single Amazon chief was spotted house hunting...
Accomplice blasted by victim's father in ‘jeweler to the stars’ case
An admitted accomplice in the grisly 2016 murder of a Hofstra University graduate was sentenced to six months in jail Friday -- right after the dead man's father ripped him...
Politicians question NYPD's DNA database of innocent citizens
The NYPD has collected a vast database of innocent people's DNA over the past few years, and now several City Council members are demanding more information about it. In a...
This country is dealing with a dangerous penis enlargement epidemic
The rise in botched penis enlargement procedures in Papua New Guinea has become so concerning that it has prompted doctors to warn of a "nationwide problem." Men in the southwestern...
Robbers steal deliveryman's bike, crash it into parked car
Two doofus robbers swiped a restaurant deliveryman's food and electric bike in Brooklyn -- then promptly crashed the bicycle into a parked car, video shows. The crooks -- among a...
Female firefighters' health needs often unaddressed: study
Women firefighters, particularly in North America, are less likely to have access to female-specific personal protective equipment and appropriate strength training and conditioning support, according to a new study. In...
Lakers, Luke Walton finalize divorce everyone saw coming
Luke Walton outlasted Magic Johnson -- by three days. The Lakers on Friday finally divorced their head coach, as had largely been expected following a messy, playoff-less season in Hollywood....
Prosecutors concede no human trafficking in Kraft spa case
Prosecutors in Robert Kraft's day spa prostitution case on Friday admitted they don't have any evidence to prove there was human trafficking at the massage parlor. Police busted the New...
Only a heckler can improve an evening with the money-grabbing Clintons
Now that they’ve been dismissed, defanged and declawed by their own party, Bill and Hillary Clinton are doing what comes naturally: Hitting people up for money. Thursday night marked the...
White House on lockdown after man sets himself on fire
A man in a motorized wheelchair lit his coat on fire outside the White House on Friday, triggering a frenzied response from the Secret Service and a security lockdown. “A...
Groom denies hitting on teen at nuptials, points to happy marriage
A New Jersey groom accused of groping a teen waitress at his own wedding in Philadelphia claims the allegations can't be true -- because his marriage is still intact. Matthew...
'Holy Stairs' leading to Jesus' crucifixion open for first time in 300 years
Just in time for Holy Week, a holy staircase believed to be "stained with Christ's blood" from the crucifixion is open to Christian pilgrims after 300 years of being closed off....
Robert Kraft's lawyer says spa video is 'basically porn'
Robert Kraft's lawyers on Friday argued that footage of him at a Florida spa is "basically pornography" and shouldn't be released publicly. “There’s no need to see the video unless...
Chelsea restaurant serves up menu for 'dieting' dogs
Who’s a calorie-counting boy? A Manhattan restaurant is taking pooch pampering to absurd new heights with a menu catering to “dieting” doggies, complete with a $26 pan-seared salmon dish and...
'Oh s--t:' This is the most embarrassing Masters moment
It's a rarity in your Sunday foursome, let alone the Friday of The Masters. But there was Zach Johnson on the 13th tee on Friday, preparing to hit his tee...
Captive teen brides trapped between ISIS and its victors
Many Islamic State teen brides were married off by conservative Muslim families in Syria, Iraq and Lebanon -- and had no choice. Now, they are detained alongside its die-hard adherents...
Buzz Aldrin offers condolences after Israel's failed moon landing
It was one small message for Israel. Israel, which failed in its bid to land its spacecraft softly on the moon, got a shoutout from someone who fared much better...
Israeli Beresheet spacecraft snaps picture moments before crashing into moon
Israel’s Beresheet spacecraft snapped a stunning picture of the moon moments before it crashed into the lunar surface Thursday. The spacecraft experienced an engine problem seconds before it was expected...
The AAF is barring its players from going to the CFL
Hold on guys, the AAF isn't done with you yet. Despite having suspended all operations earlier this month, the startup Alliance of American Football isn't going to lets it's soon-to-be...
Victor Cruz reveals which QB he wants Giants to draft
Victor Cruz has spoken. Will the Giants listen? Asked about his favorite quarterback in this month's draft, the former Giants receiver told The Post on Thursday night that Oklahoma's Kyler...
Penguins-Islanders: A reminder that NHL betting not for faint of heart
After defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins, 4-3, in overtime Wednesday night in their NHL Eastern Conference series opener, the New York Islanders are now betting favorites to advance to the second...
Winners of the 2019 World Press Photo Contest
This year's World Press Photo winners from 78,801 images entered by 4,738 photographers from 25 countries.
The exclusive Coachella bash you can't bribe your way into
Are you on the list? Impeccably dressed, tanned revelers at this year’s Coachella face an unexpected hurdle in proving that they had a Very Good Time at the weekend of...
Joel Embiid has 'no idea' what's going on with injury
Joel Embiid still has “no idea” if he will be able to play in Game 1 of the 76ers first-round playoff series against the Nets. The All-Star center's status was...
Pope kisses shoes of Sudanese leaders in plea for peace
Pope Francis pleaded with South Sudanese government officials and opposition leaders Thursday to encourage the continuation of their fragile peace by getting on his hands and knees in a dramatic...
Cops pull over golden Porsche for being too shiny
German authorities have ordered a blinged-out golden Porsche off the road for being too shiny -- as it could pose a danger to other drivers.
DNA from coffee cup leads to arrest in 1972 cold case murder
Authorities in Washington state said a 1972 rape and homicide cold case is one step closer to being solved after DNA evidence from a coffee cup led to the arrest...
Man in custody after child thrown from balcony at Mall of America: cops
A 5-year-old boy was either thrown or pushed off a balcony at the Mall of America in Minnesota on Friday and a man has been taken into custody by cops,...
Comedian dies on stage – and audience thinks it’s part of the act
A veteran stand-up comedian in the UK died suddenly in the middle of his set this week — and his rapt audience thought it was all a joke, according to...
US to transfer northern border agents south to Mexico
The feds will transfer at least 100 agents from Canadian crossings to the southwest border to try to ease long wait times for truckers and others trying to cross the...
Suicides in Texas prisons hit a 10-year high, alarming advocates
The number of suicide attempts among Texas inmates logged by authorities has nearly tripled in the last decade, climbing from less than 700 in 2009 to nearly 2,000 in 2018...
'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' trailer recap and analysis
There's no Jedi mind trick to get the tight-lipped "Star Wars" crew to blab. Fans of the epic film franchise were treated to the first trailer of "Episode IX" at...
Scientists warn of nuclear ‘time bomb’ from melting glaciers
Researchers have found evidence of nuclear fallout lurking in glaciers across the globe -- frozen, but at risk of being released. They examined the presence of this radioactive material across...
Americans are prioritizing their teeth over other health concerns
Americans worry more about their teeth than any other part of their appearance, according to new research. A study examining the health approaches and priorities of 2,000 Americans saw teeth...
Staten Island Yankees, LGBTQ community in Chick-fil-A feud
A chicken sandwich is the fuel behind a feud between the Staten Island Pride Center and its hometown Baby Bombers. The Staten Island Yankees, the Short-Season A affiliate of the...
Nationals will bust out vs. the Pirates
Julian who? Assange, Mr. President. The Patriot? No that’s Edelman. ... WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange was arrested in London after parking himself in an Ecuadoran Embassy for seven years. This just...
Man charged with shooting wife's lover in the shower
A Texas man allegedly shot and killed his employee in the shower — after he found out that the worker had been having an affair with his wife, according to...
Weightlifter suffers gruesome injury in livestreamed horror
The European Weightlifting Championships have been left stunned by the horrific moment Gaelle Nayo Ketchanke suffered multiple breaks of her arm and a dislocated elbow in one sickening lift. The...
Jordan Eberle can play his way right out of Islanders' future
There is a lot of money to be earned or lost for Jordan Eberle as the second postseason of his career is underway, his Islanders preparing for Game 2 of...
France could offer Julian Assange political asylum
France's government might consider offering Julian Assange political asylum — but he'll have to ask first. The country's secretary of state for European affairs, Amelie de Montchalin, told local radio...
SpaceX successfully launches world’s most powerful rocket for paying customer
SpaceX successfully launched its new and improved Falcon Heavy rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Thursday for a paying customer -- more than a year after sending up a "red...
Trump: Illegal immigrants in sanctuary cities would make 'Radical Left' happy
President Trump said Friday that the US would begin dumping illegal immigrants in sanctuary cities across the US — adding that the move would make the “Radical Left ... very...
Mysterious bowls of mashed potatoes pop up in Mississippi neighborhood
MISSISSIPPI — Residents of a neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi, are confused by the bowls of mashed potatoes they’re finding on their cars, porches and mailboxes. Resident Jordan Lewis described the...
Woman's Jeffree Star lipstick stays on during car crash
This is no smear campaign. During her morning commute near Chicago, Taryn Elise totaled her Mini Cooper when she slammed into a car that abruptly stopped as she was changing...
Woman outside Walmart calls 911 on man: 'He looks illegal'
A woman called the cops on a Spanish-speaking city worker in Glendora, California. According to the angry customer, the innocent man "looks illegal," and she demanded the dispatcher send officers...
'It snowballed': Wife says she faked cancer to save her marriage
A North Carolina woman admitted she faked having cancer — and even launched a campaign for donations for non-existent medical bills — in a desperate bid to save her marriage....
Trump's ban on transgender troops takes effect
President Trump’s controversial ban on most transgender people from serving in the armed forces took effect Friday amid protests by advocacy groups. The Trump administration has argued that there is...
Julian Assange being held in UK's most overcrowded prison
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has gone from hiding out in tiny quarters at the Ecuadorian embassy to cooling his heels in the most overcrowded clink in the UK. Assange was...
Yankees' injury nightmare just claimed its 12th player
Make it an even dozen. The Yankees’ incredible injury woes worsened Friday, when the team placed Gary Sanchez on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain, replacing him...
Ilhan Omar drags George W. Bush into 9/11 controversy
Rep. Ilhan Omar on Friday refused to let the controversy die over remarks she made that critics said trivialized 9/11, tweeting out a partial comment that President George W. Bush...
Delta is about to making flying even worse
Starting April 13, it might be tougher for certain Delta passengers to reach snoozing altitude at cruising altitude: Their seats won't recline as far back. The Atlanta-based airline has announced...
Hungry pink bugs gang up on an alligator in creepy deep-sea video
Not all monsters of the deep involve sharp teeth and bone crushing jaws. In a creepy video recorded one-and-a-quarter miles deep in the Gulf of Mexico, a gang of football-sized,...
Moschino taps 'The Sims' for Coachella's big fashion moment
Coachella is full of fashion and lavish parties to showcase it. The standout of both this season is sure to be Jeremy Scott's Moschino x The Sims capsule collection, which...
Lakers rival already eyeing Luke Walton if he is fired
Luke Walton would not have to wait long for a coaching opportunity if the Lakers decide to fire him. Walton would be the favorite for the Kings job, according to...
Cops surprise 20-year-old raising her five younger siblings with new car
Samantha Rodriguez, the eldest of five, had become a parental figure and primary caregiver to her younger siblings after they tragically lost both parents to cancer within years of each...
Supreme Court could get an ear full of F-bombs in upcoming free speech case
The Supreme Court may need a bleep button next to the gavel for this case. F-bombs could drop in the hallowed halls of justice next week, when the high court...
Teen acquitted of murder in J'Ouvert festival shooting
A Brooklyn jury acquitted a teen accused of murder and manslaughter in the shooting death of a promising 22-year old St. John's University student during the J’Ouvert festival in 2016....
Homeless vet at center of GoFundMe scam avoids jail time
The homeless veteran who has admitted conspiring with a New Jersey couple in a $400,000 GoFundMe scam was sentenced to five years' probation as part of a plea deal with...
Yiddish newspaper publishes editorial to support vaccinations amid measles outbreak
A Brooklyn Yiddish-language newspaper on Friday published a strong editorial written by community leaders in Williamsburg against anti-vaxxers — and took the very rare step of translating it into English....
Chris Hogan curiously ditches Tom Brady for Panthers
Leaving the Patriots and Tom Brady might not be the wisest career move, but apparently Hogan knows best. Chris Hogan left the Pats to sign a one-year deal with Carolina,...
These 'eco-cigarettes' pollute your body — but not the earth
There's no "butts" about it: These cigarettes are still bad for your body, but they're A-OK for the planet. South African company Smokey Treats is claiming to be the first...
Rise in Congo Ebola cases sparks new fears of epidemic
GENEVA -- A top Red Cross official said Friday he’s “more concerned than I have ever been” about the possible regional spread of the Ebola virus after a new spike...
De Blasio calls Brazil's president a 'dangerous human being'
Mayor de Blasio is calling on the American Museum of Natural History to cancel an event where the guest of honor is far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. “I believe in...
The best pictures of the week
The best pictures of the week for April 12, 2019.
Terrified commuters flee from man punching through train doors
Next time your commute is miserable, just remember it's not as bad as what this train in Saint Petersburg, Russia, endured. A strange scene was captured on video when a...
The harmful truth about teeth whitening strips
The active ingredient in over-the-counter teeth whitening products could damage the protein-rich dentin tissue found beneath the tooth's protective enamel, according to new research.
'Don't mess it up:' Jon Gruden putting the NFL draft heat on GM
Jon Gruden’s trades of Khalil Mack and Amari Cooper netted two extra first-round picks for the Raiders later this month, and he’s bluntly letting first-year GM Mike Mayock know that...
Penn State police investigate 'inappropriate touching' in football building
The scene of former Penn State football assistant coach Jerry Sandusky's heinous child sex abuse scandal is at the center of another investigation — though this time a student is...
NASA twins study shows astronauts returned to normal after space toll
WASHINGTON — From his eyes to his immune system, astronaut Scott Kelly’s body sometimes reacted strangely to nearly a year in orbit, at least compared to his Earth-bound identical twin...
NBA playoff preview: Who can take advantage if Warriors implode?
Legend claims that after the British army surrendered to George Washington, it left Yorktown to the ballad, “The World Turned Upside Down.” It was unthinkable, the most powerful nation on...
White House reportedly proposed releasing migrants in sanctuary cities
The White House tried to push immigration authorities to release detained immigrants onto the streets of “sanctuary cities” to retaliate against President Trump’s political adversaries, according to reports. The sources...
Couple upset over noise allegedly gave protesters laxative cookies
Two fed-up residents in Ohio incensed by striking school workers hatched a half-baked plan to deliver the group laxative-laden sugar cookies, according to reports. Bo Cosens, 29, and Rachel Sharrock,...
Disturbing video shows officer brutally drag teen down school stairs
Surveillance footage from a high school in Chicago, Illinois, shows police officers dragging 16-year-old student Dnigma Howard down a flight of stairs by her leg. The teen refused to put...
Death row inmate's execution postponed at 11th hour
As the clock inched closer to the midnight deadline, an Alabama inmate was spared from lethal injection Thursday night after the state failed to lift an 11th-hour stay of his...
Americans want to fight climate change but don't know how: survey
Climate change will soon reach a catastrophic tipping point and unfortunately, only 55 percent of Americans believe they’re doing enough to stop it, according to new research. Results from the...
Heartbreaking moment Derrick Rose learned of Knicks trade
Before he beamed about being a Knick, before he went AWOL and before he severed ties with the franchise after one messy season, came the stunning but seemingly expected phone...
'Star Wars: Episode IX' trailer: How to stream it live Friday
The wait is over: The first full trailer for "Star Wars: Episode IX" dropped Friday at a first-look screening at the 2019 Star Wars Celebration. A live-streamed panel discussion revealed...
Trivago pitchman arrested for driving while intoxicated
He should've booked a room instead! The pitchman for the discount travel website Trivago was arrested Wednesday afternoon in Houston for allegedly driving while intoxicated, the Houston Chronicle reported. Tim...
Bronx woman says sicko called her 'mine,' tried to rape her after date
A woman who brought a date back to her Bronx apartment was nearly raped by the brute as he snarled, "You're going to be mine," police said Thursday. The 33-year-old...
Trump explains why he wanted Ivanka to lead World Bank
President Trump considered nominating his elder daughter, Ivanka, to lead the World Bank — because “she’s very good with numbers” — and said she would be “very, very hard to...
SUV drives under closing train gate and gets smashed
Disturbing footage shows an SUV drive under a closing railroad gate in Orlando, Florida, before being rammed by a passing train. The driver was taken to a nearby hospital and...
Auburn gymnast's gruesome injury video is haunting her on social media
Samantha Cerio has seen it enough. The video that shows the ending of the Auburn gymnast's career has been thrown back in her face on social media. “Those of you...
Former Notre Dame star charged with murder in 5-year-old's death
Former Notre Dame and NFL running back Cierre Wood faces a charge of first-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend's 5-year-old daughter, Las Vegas police said Thursday. Wood, 28,...
Software engineer 'close' to Julian Assange arrested while trying to leave Ecuador
A Swedish software engineer with close ties to Julian Assange was arrested while trying to leave Ecuador as authorities investigate the WikiLeaks founder’s alleged efforts to fight his eviction from...
90-year-old lottery winner sues son for mismanaging her $278M jackpot
A 90-year-old Florida woman who became the largest sole lottery winner in US history six years ago is now suing her son and his financial adviser, claiming they poorly managed...
Georgetown students endorse slavery reparations fund in vote
WASHINGTON — Georgetown University undergraduates have voted in favor of a referendum seeking the establishment of a fund benefiting the descendants of enslaved people sold to pay off the school’s...
Cuban doctors abducted by suspected al-Shabaab militants in Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya — Suspected Islamist militants abducted two Cuban doctors in an ambush that killed a police bodyguard in northern Kenya near the Somali border, officials said Friday. It was...
Julian Assange's mom slams Theresa May over 'unlawful' arrest
Julian Assange’s mother lashed out at Theresa May, accusing the British prime minister of using her son’s “thuggish, brutal, unlawful” arrest to divert attention from “her Brexit dog’s breakfast." In...
Suicide bombing at open-air market in Pakistan kills 20
QUETTA, Pakistan — A suicide bomber targeted an open-air market in the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta on Friday, killing at least 20 people and wounding dozens of others, police...
Toddler found dead in car, cause not reported
PENSACOLA, Fla. — Authorities say a toddler has been found dead inside a vehicle near a Florida apartment complex. The Pensacola News Journal reports that the 2-year-old child was discovered...
The biggest busts behind Yankees' mediocre start
A dozen games is not an accurate measuring tool for what lies ahead for the Yankees, who have a truckload of their best players on the injured list. Yet even...
German students develop algorithm to predict 'Game of Thrones' deaths
BERLIN — Spoiler alert: Computer science students at the Technical University of Munich have developed an application that scours the internet for data on the popular Game of Thrones series,...
Scott Van Pelt's surreal Tiger Woods moment at his first Masters
ESPN host Scott Van Pelt talks with The Post’s Justin Terranova about the privilege of covering the Masters, a favorite Tiger Woods story and why he is in disbelief of...
Woman survives stab to the head, leads police to suspect
WESTOVER, W.Va. — A West Virginia woman had a knife sticking out of the back of her head when she told authorities that she was stabbed by her daughter's boyfriend....
This is the Gleyber Torres versatility the Yankees imagined
While coming through the Cubs’ system, Gleyber Torres was praised for his bat and his work at shortstop. When he arrived in the big leagues with the Yankees last season,...
Breaking down what the future could look like for current Knicks
Team president Steve Mills and general manager Scott Perry were holding exit interviews with Knicks players Thursday and Friday to discuss each player’s uncertain future. Coach David Fizdale expects “a...
Robert Gsellman skates into and out of trouble
ATLANTA — Robert Gsellman was on the verge of disaster in the seventh inning Thursday, but somehow stayed in the game long enough to sanitize his own mess. The Mets’...
Why Sarah Kustok thinks the best is yet to come for the Nets
Hidden behind the NBA’s laughingstock is one of its best-kept secrets. At least that’s what the Nets are right now. Nevertheless, that has a chance to change in the coming...
Pete Alonso already Mets' difference maker thanks to Van Wagenen
ATLANTA — Imagine if the Mets reported to SunTrust Park Friday afternoon and welcomed Pete Alonso, just recalled from Triple-A Syracuse, while wishing him good luck in his major league...
It was a forgettable day for Jordan Spieth and Justin Rose
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Two players expected to be in the mix at this Masters got off to miserable starts in Thursday’s opening round. Jordan Spieth, who has won a green...
Remains of slain FDNY Marine Christopher Slutman return to US
Tragic FDNY firefighter and US Marine Staff Sgt. Christopher Slutman has returned home. The body of the 43-year-old hero, who was killed when a Taliban roadside bomb went off in...
Man convicted of murdering wife in front of 12-year-old son
A California man was found guilty on Wednesday of killing his wife in front of the couple's 12-year-old son, officials said. Aurelio Terán, 40, of Sherman Oaks, committed the gruesome...
Former Jets WR arrested in gun bust
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Former Jets and Alabama receiver Ardarius Stewart has been arrested and charged with carrying a pistol without a license. Tuscaloosa police say the 25-year-old Stewart was pulled...
Nets not buying the Joel Embiid-won't-play talk
Elton Brand, the 76ers’ general manager, said there’s a chance All-Star big man Joel Embiid will miss Game 1 of their playoff series against the Nets on Saturday in Philadelphia....
Jason Day battles through balky back to get into contention
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Beware of the ailing golfer. Jason Day — who was given treatment for an injured back early in his round, limped around Augusta National, often having trouble...
Ohio governor signs 'one heartbeat' abortion ban
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A bill imposing one of the most stringent abortion restrictions in the nation was signed into law in Ohio on Thursday, banning abortions after a detectable heartbeat...
Man who scammed elderly woman out of $500K in cancer scam gets 6 years
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A Connecticut man who bilked an elderly woman out of more than $500,000 by claiming to have leukemia has been sentenced to six years in prison....
Lehner making Islanders' two-goalie system harder to stick to
There were a handful of postseason debuts on the Islanders roster for Game 1 Wednesday night at the Coliseum, but likely the most impressive one during that 4-3 overtime victory...
America's young kids are swallowing small objects at a record rate
CHICAGO — The number of young kids who went to US emergency rooms because they swallowed toys, coins, batteries and other objects has more than doubled, a new study says....
Islanders not patting themselves on the back for Game 1 win
They’re over it. It was a raucous scene at the Coliseum on Wednesday night, when the Islanders took Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Penguins with a...
De Blasio's school plan slammed by parents at Queens rally
More than 100 parents rallied at Queens Borough Hall on Thursday night against Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plans to eliminate the single-test requirement for admission into the city’s top high...
Toddler miraculously survives 60-foot fall from apartment
REDMOND, Wash. — A 20-month-old boy survived a six-story fall from a suburban Seattle apartment window after the toddler landed on the roof of a parked car that cushioned the...
Judge's comments played up to crowd and down to Carton's level
Score the basketball! At last I’m a winner! Now that we reside in a world stuffed with You Can’t Make This Stuff Up stuff, I no longer have to fabricate...
Nets trusted a very different process than tanking 76ers
Less then 100 miles separate the Nets and 76ers, but though they are close geographically, they couldn’t be further apart philosophically. Trust the process versus build the culture. Tank or...
Dalai Lama says he feels 'almost normal' as he leaves hospital
NEW DELHI — The Dalai Lama said he felt "normal, almost normal" as he left the New Delhi hospital where he had been treated for a chest infection. The 83-year-old...
Hit-and-run driver who allegedly slammed into teen says she fled to avoid jail
The Staten Island woman accused of a shocking, caught-on-video accident that sent a 14-year-old girl flying into a Brooklyn intersection has admitted to cops she fled the scene because she...
'That's assault in 63 states': Noah Syndergaard has new mascot feud
Noah Syndergaard’s “War of the Macots” has a new target. The Mets righty has had a long-standing feud with Mr. Met and expressed his ire for his fellow mascots back...
Red Sox finally give their fans something to cheer about
BOSTON (AP) — Rafael Devers' game-winning hit in the ninth inning that gave the Boston Red Sox their first home victory of the season was never in doubt. The same...
Yankees call up catcher, fueling concern about Sanchez's health
MOOSIC, Pa. — The Yankees are preparing as if the injury plague that has hounded their season is about to get worse. The Yankees called up catcher Kyle Higashioka on...