April 19, 2019
Fallout of Terence Crawford vs. Amir Khan will be seismic
Whoever loses Saturday night’s welterweight title fight at Madison Square Garden will resume his career, make plenty more money and eventually build an admirable legacy. But make no mistake; there...
Kyrie Irving's balanced night puts Celtics in driver's seat
INDIANAPOLIS — The Boston Celtics keep following the same game plan. Three games into their first-round playoff series, it's still working. Another dominant second-half defensive performance Friday night helped the...
Jockey punished for whipping rider 'more than' horse
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — A jockey has been suspended 60 days for misusing his whip — not on a horse — but on another rider in a race at an...
Raptors regain control as emerging star lights up Magic
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Toronto Raptors think Pascal Siakam should be selected the NBA's Most Improved Player. He was their MVP on Friday night. And the East's No. 2 seed...
Feds ask for 18-month sentence for Russian spy Maria Butina
WASHINGTON — U.S. prosecutors say a Russian gun-rights activist who admitted being a secret agent for the Kremlin should serve an 18-month prison sentence. The request came in a sentencing...
6-year-old boy hospitalized after falling from apartment window
A six-year-old boy was hospitalized Friday night after falling from the third-floor window of his Bronx apartment building as his father was installing an air conditioner, police said. The window...
Ex-cops who resigned amidst bribery scandal awarded over $1M
Five high-ranking NYPD cops who were forced to resign amidst a bribery scandal in the department in 2016 were awarded more than $1 million for vacation and overtime they were...
'Ignorant' Stephen A. Smith rescinds Dwayne Haskins take
Stephen A. Smith is apologizing for this blasphemous take. The ESPN gasbag called himself "ignorant" as part of an apology to Dwayne Haskins on Friday, a few months after calling...
US arrests ex-Marine in connection to North Korea embassy raid in Spain
WASHINGTON — U.S. authorities have arrested a former U.S. Marine who is a member of a group that allegedly raided the North Korean embassy in Madrid in February and stole...
CC Sabathia finds way as Yankees whip Royals
The Yankees still have their sights set on October, but before they have a chance to get there, they have to take care of the small things. Like beating the...
Mueller report reveals extent of Russian election interference
Russian hackers and trolls stole data from the Illinois State Board of Elections, infected a Florida county with malware — and paid New Yorkers to dress in Santa outfits and...
Victoria's Secret's biggest problem may be L Brands leadership
L Brands, the owner behind the struggling Victoria’s Secret brand, needs to do more than reshuffle a few board seats to convince investors it’s ready for a comeback, critics say....
Top 10 things the media got wrong about 'collusion' and 'obstruction'
The prestige press has some explaining to do — for subjecting the nation to a long, cruel ordeal named “collusion” and “obstruction.” Almost two years and millions of column inches...
Nets mull lineup changes during desperate times
With the Nets facing a must-have first-round Game 4 on Saturday at Barclays Center — already trailing Philadelphia 2-1 — nothing is off the table. Coach Kenny Atkinson is mulling...
New York state tax revenues plummet by $3.7 billion
New York state tax revenues fell by $3.7 billion, or 4.7 percent, last year — the largest collapse since the 9/11 attacks — but officials downplayed the significance. Trying to...
Stanton optimism grows and Andujar passes another test
The Yankees have staggered out of the gate this season, thanks in part to an incredible run of injuries. And a nine-game Western swing coming up next week would figure...
Beth Behrs fangirled when she met 'Thrones' star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
The Neighborhood | Monday, 8 p.m., CBS When Beth Behrs wrapped up six seasons on CBS’ “2 Broke Girls,” she didn’t plan to sign for another show at the same...
Cartel member's tip leads Mexican police to secret mass grave
A tip from a cartel member led Mexican police to a secret site containing more than 30 graves in the state of Veracruz. Each grave may contain several people, Mexican...
Behind the 'whirlwind' that led Mike Anderson to St. John's
A tumultuous week and a meandering coaching search — replete with rejections from multiple candidates and public outcry from prominent school alumni — already had lasted more than a week...
Giants' Golden Tate learns rule No. 1 of living in New Jersey
Welcome to smelly Jersey, Golden Tate! "Wait... is it a thing for the attendants to pumped your gas in Jersey?" the newly minted Giants wide receiver tweeted Friday morning. Why...
Nets will miss Ed Davis' physical presence in Game 4 vs. 76ers
After Ed Davis’ toughness played a huge role in the Nets’ Game 1 win in Philadelphia, his absence played just as big a role in them getting bullied by the...
'The New Negroes' showcases African-American stand-ups
Comedy Central has resurrected the 1920s-era Harlem Renaissance via “The New Negroes,” its combination stand-up/history series created and hosted by Baron Vaughn. In-between sets from African-American comics such as Shalewa...
Memo to NY courts: Nixing ICE arrests in courthouses threatens public safety
Now that court officials have banned ICE from making arrests in New York courtrooms absent a judicial warrant, how long before the state outlaws such collars anywhere and puts public...
2 injured after electrical fire breaks out in UES high-rise
Two people were injured when an electrical fire broke out in an under-construction Upper East Side high-rise Friday, an FDNY spokesman said. The inferno, which started around 12:45 p.m. on...
President Trump should thank the attorney general he forced out
We’ve now seen the Mueller report, and there will be a lot of finger-pointing on both sides. But what’s clear is how the last two years have degraded American politics...
Yankees’ ban of Kate Smith’s 'God Bless America' is a new PC low
The ridiculous excesses of political correctness have now stretched all the way to Yankee Stadium and Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center. Both the Yankees and the NHL Flyers have banned Kate...
Why de Blasio refuses to answer questions about his ethics probes
Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt couldn’t have run faster than Mayor de Blasio did Friday when it came to questions about Hizzoner’s ethics. And it’s clear why: The questions reveal just...
Met rooftop's Kwade exhibit dazzles with skyline views
Care for a cosmo to go with the cosmos? The Met’s serving $18 cosmopolitans — and Manhattans, martinis and a bevy of beers and soft drinks — on its roof...
This Easter, be glad for the joys of time
The furnace that consumed the roof and fabled spire of Notre Dame on Monday had not yet cooled when an architectural competition to rebuild the maimed 12th-century cathedral was announced....
Sorry, Democrats: You can’t hide your socialist stars
There was Bernie Sanders at a Fox News Channel townhall, not giving an inch in a forum every Democratic presidential candidate has shunned. His reward was a cataract of good...
Male ballet dancers fired over explicit photo scandal should get jobs back: arbitrator
Two male New York City Ballet dancers who were fired for allegedly trading explicit photos of ballerinas should be given their jobs back, an arbitrator ruled Friday. Zachary Catazaro and...
Cheating Boston Marathon runners banned for life in China
Just because someone "wins" a long-distance race, that doesn't mean they actually ran it. Take the guy who captured third place in a British marathon in 2011, then admitted he'd...
Mom outraged after son finds blue pills in Kinder Egg capsule at playground
A mom was left horrified after her eight-year-old son found a Kinder Egg capsule full of mystery pills in a playground. Stacey Thomson tipped off the police after little Kynzli...
Jack Hughes making Devils' draft choice easy
Jack Hughes is out to clear any lingering doubts. The projected No. 1 pick in the 2019 NHL draft, Hughes is ripping it up for the US at the U-18...
Painted Easter egg butts are the season's hot rear-end trend
Easter butts have risen from the dead of the Internet to save our holiday weekend. Booties, delicately painted with an Easter egg on each cheek, are back. Instagram has unearthed...
David Crosby says revealing new documentary is 'brutally honest'
David Crosby will finally make it to Asbury Park. “I hear it’s a pretty little town,” Crosby, a founding member of the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, tells The...
'Hadestown' star Patrick Page has a newfound passion: mani-pedis
He was the green meanie of Broadway’s “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” and the Green Goblin of “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark.” Now Patrick Page has gone to...
Easy, fun Easter crafts the whole family will love
Millennials are discovering something their ancestors knew well — it feels good to make something with your own hands. And there’s no better time than this weekend for kids and...
Slain Marine Robert Hendriks returns home to Long Island
Slain hero Marine Sgt. Robert Hendriks returned home to Long Island on Friday. More than 100 mourners were waiting at the Whitting Funeral Home in Glen Head, where Hendriks’s casket...
NFLPA blasts Tom Coughlin over outburst
Tom Coughlin didn't seem too happy with Jalen Ramsey and Telvin Smith this week, and the NFLPA isn't all that thrilled with Coughlin because of it. The Jacksonville Jaguars executive...
Wife of murdered KKK leader admits to fatally shooting him
The wife of a Missouri Ku Klux Klan leader confessed in court Friday to fatally shooting her husband in their bedroom three years ago. “I fired both shots that killed...
Australian pub slammed for 'disgusting' Easter post about Jesus
An Australian pub has been branded “disgusting” and “disrespectful” after posting a controversial joke about Jesus on their Facebook page. Mary’s Newtown in Sydney shared a picture of Jesus holding...
Gio Gonzalez a Mets' option with Yankees breakup imminent
Nearly forgotten amid this early season Yankees roller-coaster is the veteran Gio Gonzalez fighting to resuscitate his career in northeast Pennsylvania. But no longer, with decisions coming Saturday from the...
Elizabeth Warren: Congress should start impeachment proceedings against Trump
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren said Friday that Congress should begin impeachment proceedings against President Trump -- making her the first Democratic candidate for the White House to do so. In...
Shirtless man with bloody hands busted near Brooklyn stabbing
A man was stabbed near Prospect Park in Brooklyn on Friday afternoon, authorities said. Two men got into a fight around 4 p.m. on President Street in Crown Heights when...
Bystander caught on video encouraging cop shooter: 'Don't give up!'
A bystander egged on the Trinitarios gangbanger who shot an NYPD cop before he was killed by officers during a wild shootout in an upper Manhattan parking lot, a cellphone...
Trump finally finishes Mueller report tweet rant over 8 hours later
It took more than eight hours, but President Trump on Friday afternoon finally finished sharing his thoughts on special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia report. “Statements are made about me by...
Subway chief Andy Byford wants Cuomo to let him do his job
He’s off the rails! Gov. Cuomo’s micromanaging of the city’s subways has left Andy Byford — the man credited with bringing the system back from the brink — sidelined and...
Jacob deGrom lands on injured list in Mets' surprise
ST. LOUIS — It turns out strep throat was the least of Jacob deGrom’s concerns. The Mets’ Cy Young winner won’t make his pushed-back start on Saturday, after all. Instead,...
How does a Central American migrant caravan form?
Costly phone calls with relatives and friends in the United States to work out the route or find the best smuggler are a thing of the past for many Central...
'Gentleman Jack' creator on why lesbians were 'invisible' in history
A female entrepreneur looking for a wife is not an unusual scenario in today’s world. But in the early 19th century that’s a whole different story — and it’s told...
Romney 'sickened' by Trump after reading Mueller report
Utah Sen. Mitt Romney said Friday he was “sickened” by President Trump and other members of his team after reviewing special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia report. “I am sickened at...
Mom left 'unrecognizable' by attack as cops hunt ex-boyfriend
A mother in England was left gravely wounded and “unrecognizable” after being beaten in bed – and cops are now on the hunt for her ex-boyfriend, according to reports. Britney...
Instagram could make 'likes' invisible, upsetting influencers
It's a sad state of affairs that so many social media users tend to base self-worth on how many "likes" their post garners, but Instagram — the platform of choice...
This woman is heels over head for her boyfriend
When a driver suddenly hit the breaks in Brasilia, Brazil, the motion sent his girlfriend in the passenger seat sliding onto the footwell of the vehicle. The hilarious fail might...
Girl died of natural causes, not school fight: report
A South Carolina fifth-grader who was thought to have suffered fatal injuries during a fight at her school actually died of natural causes, according to a report Friday. RaNiya Wright,...
Sicko who forced air hostess to wipe his butt dies on vacation
An obese American tourist who made headlines when he forced an air hostess to wipe his butt as he moaned in pleasure midair has died in Thailand. The unnamed pervert...
Mall of America 'miracle child' showing signs of recovery
The 5-year-old boy thrown from a third-floor balcony at the Mall of America last Friday is showing "real signs of recovery," a spokesman for the family said. Identified only as...
Owl raises duckling after mistaking its egg for her own
A photographer has captured an unusual picture of an owl who is raising a duckling as if it were her own. Laurie Wolf of Jupiter, Florida spotted the unlikely duo...
Man who raped teen on FaceTime call busted thanks to screenshots
A brutal rapist who attacked a teenager while she chatted to her boyfriend on FaceTime was caught thanks to him taking screengrabs of the attack. Samuel Fortes, 27, followed the...
Prosecutors want to bust more parents in admissions scandal
Prosecutors are looking to make more busts in the nationwide college admissions scam, according to a new report. Sources tell the LA Times that federal prosecutors from Boston have been...
Cop released from hospital after Washington Heights gun battle
The plainclothes cop wounded in a shootout in Washington Heights was released from the hospital Friday morning to cheers and salutes from his co-workers during a walkout procession. Bagpipes blared...
This is how far we will go to avoid working out
A cat on fire, an alien kidnapping and a stubbed pinky toe — these are all extremely creative excuses people have used in order to get out of going to...
Depressing amount of time Americans spend stuck in commuter traffic each year
The amount of time Americans spend stuck in traffic driving to work on their daily commute adds up to more time each year than how any paid vacation days the...
Trump's big Comey mistake and other commentary
Security desk: When Trump Should Have Fired Comey Perhaps the most significant picture painted by Robert Mueller’s report is that of “a president woefully out of his depth in his...
Disastrous Phil Jackson trade could lead to Frank Ntilikina draft night deal
It was a minor, nothing-with-nothing trade at the time. But it now goes down as another Phil Jackson blunder. Usually a bonus to finishing with the NBA’s worst record –...
Judge frees gang member, orders him to write report on gun violence
He’s getting to write his wrong. A Brooklyn gangbanger got busted with a loaded, stolen revolver in a caught-on-video incident — but a softie judge cut him loose with little...
Trump's approval rating plummets to lowest level of the year
The number of Americans who approve of President Trump dropped 3 percentage points — to the lowest level of the year — following the release of a special counsel report...
ISIS resurgence reportedly gains momentum in Syria and Iraq
Despite losing its caliphate to US-backed forces last month, ISIS’ resurgence continues to gain momentum across Iraq and Syria, a new report said Friday. “ISIS is expanding its support zones...
Girl finds megalodon shark tooth buried in sand at beach
A middle school girl stumbled upon a buried treasure while spending her spring break on a beach in North Carolina. Avery Fauth and her family love to scour the sand...
BBQ truck removes 'LGBTQ' t-shirts after backlash
A Kentucky barbecue joint is facing serious blowback after some of their merchandise has been deemed inappropriate and offensive to the LGBTQ community. Belle's Smokin BBQ, which operates out of...
Man arrested for wife's murder 38 years after she went missing
A 76-year-old man who allegedly asked investigators earlier this year "Did you find the body?" was busted this week in the 1981 cold case slaying of his wife in Pennsylvania....
Take a shot on Carlos Rodon and the Tigers
The Detroit Tigers were able to take the first game of their series with the Chicago White Sox on Thursday, but the Southsiders send out their ace Friday to try...
Gale Brewer sues De Blasio, NYCHA to block UES high-rise
Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer is suing Mayor Bill De Blasio and NYCHA to try to block a controversial planned Upper East Side high-rise. Brewer says in the Manhattan Supreme...
Islanders veteran getting chance after Johnny Boychuk injury
There was a conversation between two good friends after Game 4 in Pittsburgh when Thomas Hickey knew his chance was coming to get into the Islanders' lineup and make his...
Man chops off finger after voting for wrong party in India
A man in India chopped off his own finger -- to punish himself for voting for the wrong party in the country's general election. In a now-viral video, Pawan Kumar...
Elderly couple kill themselves so they don't have to live without each other
A devoted elderly couple in Wales decided to take their own lives after learning that the terminally ill husband had only a short time to live, according to a report....
More than half of Americans 'are friends' with their cars
Americans spend an average of 18 full days in their car every year, according to new research. The mind-bending new statistic emerged in a study of 2,000 American car owners,...
Huckabee Sanders insists it was just a 'slip of the tongue' as she's grilled on exposed lie
White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Friday tried to defend her false assertion to the media that President Trump dumped top G-man James Comey after “countless” FBI agents had...
Census estimates show Baltimore's population continues to plummet
BALTIMORE — New annual estimates from the US Census Bureau show that Baltimore is continuing to shed inhabitants, bringing the overall population of Maryland's biggest city down to what it...
Food, medicine shortages hit Cuba, raising fears of new economic crisis
CUBA — Just after 8 a.m., Pura Castell got in line behind about 100 other people waiting for a chance to buy frozen chicken legs. For two hours she leaned...
The time of day you exercise may affect your results: study
A review of two studies looking into body clocks and physical activity has concluded that exercising in the evening may be more productive.
Mets won't get it done vs. a hot Adam Wainwright
“There’s a lot riding on this call, Tony. Not only for this season but for 2020, as well.” ... “Absolutely Jim, but the rule states you need indisputable evidence to...
Egg-dorable hairstyle will get you in the Easter spirit
Looking for a festive hairstyle for your Easter celebration? Try this Easter basket hairstyle this San Marcos, California, mom created for her daughter Quinn. Follow the step-by-step instructions to turn...
Couple expecting first kid wants free meals, therapy from donors
This outrageous crowdsourcing request is leaving a bad taste in the mouth of Twitter readers. Most people ask for meal donations out of need — but a Philadelphia man has...
It wasn't bat flip that got Tim Anderson suspended: 'Weak-ass f--king ... '
Suspended for a bat flip? MLB has its own side to the story. The league announced a one-game suspension for White Sox infielder Tim Anderson after his bat flip on...
Brothers charged in sex abuse of siblings as father blamed 'raging hormones': cops
Three brothers in Milwaukee sexually assaulted their younger siblings — in some cases for up to a decade — while their father did nothing to stop them, police said. The...
China to explore asteroid, comet in ambitious new mission
China's space program is hoping to explore the near-Earth asteroid, known as 2016 HO3, as well as a main asteroid belt comet, known as 133P by 2022.
Trump campaign rakes in $1 million after Mueller report release
WASHINGTON - The Mueller report put another $1 million in President Trump’s campaign coffers. “The release of the full Mueller report directly led to the campaign raising more than $1...
Brands are rolling with 4/20 as pot legalization grows
LOS ANGELES — Potheads have for decades celebrated their love of marijuana on April 20, but the once counterculture celebration that was all about getting stoned now is so mainstream,...
Swearing is good for you, according to science
Stub your toe or knock your funny bone and you might automatically go to swear. And with good reason: swearing soothes the pain. No, really. Experts have found that swearing...
'Game of Thrones': The Night King explained; what the spiral message means
After nearly a decade of feuding families, backstabbing siblings, mystical runes and gruesome massacres, "Game of Thrones" has secured its place in history as one of the most complex mythologies...
Florida man accused of threatening to kill Democratic lawmakers
A Florida man was busted Friday for allegedly leaving voicemails threatening to kill three Democratic lawmakers -- and expressing his hatred to each for freshman Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar. The...
Rare 200-year-old wooden home in Manhattan is for sale
One of the oldest wood-framed homes still standing in the West Village is on the market for $12 million. The first two floors of 17 Grove St. were built in...
Rikers inmate gets another call to de Blasio on-air
A Rikers inmate got a direct line to Mayor Bill de Blasio for the second time in two months Friday — but was cut off halfway through because of time...
Dog owners are four times more likely to meet their fitness goals
Dog owners are fitter than other people, a study suggests. They tend to walk longer and more often than non-owners and are four times more likely to meet exercise guidelines...
US awards $350M in research funds to fight opioid epidemic
WASHINGTON — US health officials are giving $350 million to researchers in four states hit hardest by the deadly opioid epidemic. The study announced Thursday aims to cut overdose deaths...
Mike Anderson's St. John's introduction included two important guests
The guest list at Friday’s press conference for new St. John’s coach Mike Anderson featured a couple of important names that fans of the basketball squad had to be encouraged...
Pope: Anyone who 'discards' gay people 'doesn't have a human heart'
Pope Francis has said anyone who "discards" gay people "doesn't have a human heart." The pontiff's surprise comments - which go against the beliefs of many Catholics - were made...
FTC eyes personal punishment for Mark Zuckerberg over privacy
The Federal Trade Commission is mulling ways to hold Mark Zuckerberg personally responsible for Facebook’s privacy lapses, including fines that would ding the CEO's own wallet, according to a new...
Genetic testing can predict risk of middle-aged obesity
NEW YORK — Can a genetic test identify newborns at risk of becoming severely obese by middle age? Researchers say they have come up with one and that it might...
'Horror House' parents get life in prison for abusing their 12 kids
The depraved couple who tortured and starved their 12 children in a California “Horror House” were sentenced to life behind bars Friday. David and Louise Turpin — who kept the...
Robot anchor in Russia sparks 'propaganda' controversy
A Russian news channel has reportedly started using a robot to anchor some of its newscast — but not everyone is impressed. "Alex," has started reporting stories on Rossiya 24...
Can't hardly Kate: Flyers follow Yankees' lead, remove statue of Smith
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Flyers are covering a statue of singer Kate Smith outside their arena, following the Yankees in cutting ties and looking into allegations of racism against the...
Grateful Dead's origin story inspires graphic novel
It's shipping on 4/20. A forthcoming graphic novel is taking an in-depth, illustrated look at the birth of the Grateful Dead. "Grateful Dead Origins," publishing in April 2020, will explore...
Jon Gruden banishes Raiders scouts days before NFL Draft
The Raiders' future is built around this month's draft, and it may not be going too well. According to an NFL Network report, coach Jon Gruden and general manager Mike...
Men charged with setting $500K foreclosed mansion on fire
The owner of a mansion in Georgia that burned down in a massive blaze after the residence went into foreclosure is now facing felony arson charges, authorities said. Stanley Edward...
Armed robber demands condoms and money
A hot-and-bothered gunman walked into a Queens pharmacy demanding condoms and money, then opened fire when the store worker balked, police and law-enforcement sources said Friday. "Where are the condoms?...
Seagram's heiress Clare Bronfman to plead guilty in Nxivm sex cult case
It's unclear what charges the liquor scion will be pleading guilty to.
'Drunk' correction officer rams into 11 cars, soils himself
A drunk, off-duty city correction officer was busted early Friday morning after drunkenly crashing into 11 cars -- injuring seven people -- and soiling himself, police said. Brandon Dauo, 28,...
How a wine-soaked meeting in London sparked the Mueller probe
Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s exhaustive report on Russian election meddling confirmed that the 23-month probe was sparked by a wine-soaked tête-à-tête between a low-level Trump aide and an Australian diplomat....
Lil’ gymnast with prosthetic leg makes it look easy
This tiny tumbler went viral for her amazing gymnastics moves — all on a prosthetic leg. Ten-year-old JaMiyah Robinson, of Columbia, South Carolina, was born with a rare condition called...
Southern California is hit by a tiny earthquake every 3 minutes
WASHINGTON — There’s a whole lot of shakin’ going on in Southern California — 10 times more than seismologists had thought. But most of those earthquakes are so tiny that...
Jerrie Cobb, first female astronaut candidate, dead at 88
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — America’s first female astronaut candidate, pilot Jerrie Cobb, who pushed for equality in space but never reached its heights, has died. Cobb died in Florida at...
Yankees signing slugging first baseman, who called their fans 'stupid'
With Greg Bird likely out at least a month with a left plantar fascia tear, the Yankees signed Logan Morrison to a minor league deal Friday as a possible lefty-hitting...
Trump deregulations coming for frozen cherry pies
President Donald Trump may soon be able to claim a sweet victory for his deregulation push, with officials preparing to get rid of the decades-old rules for frozen cherry pies....
Father had no idea motorcycle was on fire while riding with wife and kid
A motorcyclist and his family were saved from a potentially disastrous situation as they cruised down the highway oblivious that the bike they were on was in flames. Video captured...
Someone hacked The Weather Channel yesterday
Early yesterday morning The Weather Channel was forced to default to a taped recording of one of its programs instead of its typical morning show broadcast after a “malicious software...
Rangers all-in on John Davidson gamble that now must work
So now it appears as if it is down to one…one candidate to succeed Glen Sather as Rangers president in the wake of Steve Yzerman’s decision to return to Detroit...
San Francisco sees ‘brownout’ amid spike in public pooping
The number of reported instances of human fecal matter on city streets has risen more than fivefold since 2011, to over 28,000 reported cases. The so-called Bay Area “brownout” has...
Carbon monoxide sickens nearly a dozen people in Yonkers
Two Yonkers families were nearly wiped out Friday morning when they were poisoned by a carbon monoxide leak, authorities said. A total of 11 people -- six youths and five...
Video shows guards left inmate to die outside prison, family says
Disturbing video shows guards at a South Carolina prison apparently ignoring a dying inmate as he writhes on the ground outside the facility, the dead man's family contends. Allen Jerome...
Almost a third of foods labeled 'gluten-free' contain gluten, study finds
A newly released study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology has reportedly found gluten in 32 percent of restaurant foods marked gluten-free. The biggest culprit? Pizza.
Brutal mugging left student in coma for weeks
Police in Marylebone, West London, have released harrowing footage of a vicious attack on a 23-year-old student. The student was punched from behind by a hooded man who then robbed...
Rare footage of ‘genius’ dolphins reveals how they 'talk'
Dolphins can use hundreds of different sounds to "talk" to each other, experts have found. Rare footage obtained by biologists reveals how "genius" dolphins have more than 230 noises for...
2019 NFL draft prop bets: Why oddsmakers aren't loving the lines
LAS VEGAS — When the smoke clears, the New York Giants figure to emerge from the 2019 NFL draft with a quarterback. But that is no guarantee, and whether that...
De Blasio still ducking ethics violations questions
For the second day in a row, Mayor Bill de Blasio on Friday ducked and weaved on questions about his fundraising practices, refusing to even acknowledge an ongoing state probe...
Dad saves toddler from jaws of wild dingo
A heroic dad rescued his toddler son from a dingo’s jaws after the child was dragged from his family’s camper in Australia by a group of the wild dogs and...
Attention-hungry people are faking vacations on Instagram
Looking to live the glamorous, well-traveled life — and stir envy among your Instagram followers — but can’t afford it? Well, now you can have a photo of yourself digitally...
State trooper accused of sharing child porn with victim's own mother
A New Jersey state trooper has been accused of responding to an offer to sexually assault a 5-year-old girl – from the child’s own mother, according to a report. Jeffrey...
Roman Reigns a problem, A.J. Styles a solution in WWE Superstar Shake-up
WWE's Superstar Shake-up felt more like a shuffle that outside for AJ Styles moving to Raw was underwhelming overall. Having a shakeup without defined general managers also took away from...
Lil Dicky's new song features almost every top pop star on 'Earth'
Just about everyone can get behind Earth Day's mission — and one song has the supergroup to prove it. Rapper-comedian Lil Dicky, whose real name is David Andrew Burd, is...
MLB Over/Under betting has changed — take this advice
When the New York Mets begin their three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night, fans and bettors will be looking at two of the best “Over” bets...
'Computer glitch' likely started Notre Dame cathedral fire, rector says
PARIS — A "computer glitch" may have been behind the fast-spreading fire that ravaged Notre Dame, the cathedral's rector said Friday, as architects and construction workers tried to figure out...
Flying ladder crashes into driver’s windshield
A driver in Las Vegas filmed a loose ladder smashing into their car windshield. The driver was heading down the freeway when the ladder suddenly became airborne and hurtled toward...
New York Times hits new low with mortifying Notre Dame correction
Just in time for Easter, The New York Times has been forced to run yet another correction that speaks to the paper’s profound ignorance regarding the basic beliefs of Christianity....
MMA fighter: I left beach photo shoot to attack man pleasuring himself
Female MMA star Joyce Vieira was seen punching an alleged pervert who reportedly exposed himself in front of her. The 27-year-old was taking part in a swimwear photo shoot where...
Family claims son was expelled from school over conservative views
A Connecticut couple says their 16-year-old son was booted from his ritzy liberal prep school because he expressed conservative political views. Theodore and Sonia Mancini of West Hartford told The...
More than a dozen dead after church collapses in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG — Local media in South Africa report that at least 13 people are dead after part of a church collapsed. Broadcaster News24 cites KwaZulu-Natal emergency medical services spokesman Robert...
Cops Taser naked man apparently high on K2 on Bronx street
A naked man hopped up on K2 was Tasered in the middle of a Bronx street after throwing a cellphone at a police officer, according to cops and disturbing video...
Friends, colleagues pay tribute to slain journalist Lyra McKee
The journalist who was shot dead in Northern Ireland in what authorities are calling a "terrorist act" was remembered Friday in heartfelt tributes that poured in on social media. Lyra...
Red Sox star makes doomsday warning to Mookie Betts, J.D. Martinez
It's getting that bad in David Price's eyes. The Red Sox starter had a warning for his teammates — his best teammates — with Boston off to a dreadful 6-13...
Chrissy Metz drama 'Breakthrough' just can't be saved
The new Christian drama “Breakthrough” is blessed with a tremendous true story. In 2015, a St. Louis teen fell through an icy lake, remained underwater for a deadly 15 minutes...
Jerry Nadler subpoenas Justice Department for full Mueller report
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler on Friday subpoenaed the Justice Department for the full, unredacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation – as well as the underlying evidence...
Mueller probed rumored existence of 'compromising tapes' against Trump
The rumored existence of compromising tapes the Kremlin had of President Trump – including the infamous alleged “pee tape” – was cited in a single footnote in the redacted version...
Stalker accused of sending 159K text messages doesn't get why she's in jail
The woman accused of sending a man more than 159,000 text messages after a single date — including death threats and her desire to bathe in his blood — says...
Trump slams Mueller report as 'total bulls--t'
President Trump lashed out at the “Crazy Mueller Report” early Friday, apparently taking aim at former White House counsel Don McGahn, and suggesting that parts of it were “fabricated” and...
Mountain climbers feared dead after avalanche on Canadian peak
Three elite mountain climbers -- including one from the US -- are feared dead after a massive avalanche at a Canadian national park this week, according to a new report....
'Hillary and Clinton' review: Laurie Metcalf, John Lithgow lose this race
Not even two of the brightest stage stars — Laurie Metcalf and John Lithgow — can make “Hillary and Clinton” more than a wispy exercise. The barbed comedy that opened...
NFL Mock Draft 5.0: Giants trade up for rising QB, Jets land Josh Allen
Steve Serby's Mock Draft 5.0 is our penultimate draft projection, with 6.0 dropping in the hours leading into draft night next Thursday. Josh Rosen will, for the second straight mock,...
Pete Buttigieg would love to have Phish play at inauguration
Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg didn’t miss a beat when asked if he’d like to have the rock group Phish perform at his theoretical inaugural ball. “If you could get...
Sarah Huckabee Sanders explains her lie exposed in Mueller report
White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday night explained her false assertion to the media that President Trump dumped top G-man James Comey after “countless” FBI agents had lost...
Meow-sical cat nails its part in 'If You’re Happy and You Know It'
A cute video shows a cat helping its owners sing “If You’re Happy and You Know It.” As two Norwegians drove with their cat Oscar, they noticed the meow-sical feline...
Devotees nailed to crosses, flogged on Good Friday in the Philippines
SAN PEDRO CUTUD, Philippines — Several Roman Catholic devotees have been nailed to wooden crosses in a gory Good Friday ritual in the Philippines, and others flogged themselves or took...
Car smashes into pedestrians in Tokyo, killing 2 on bicycle
TOKYO — A car driven by an 87-year-old man smashed into pedestrians at a Tokyo intersection on Friday, killing a woman and a girl on a bicycle and overturning a...
Yankees rookie has a sour ending to MLB debut
Mike Ford, a non-drafted free agent from Princeton University and Belle Mead, NJ, made his major league debut Thursday night when he was the designated hitter for the Yankees. Outside...
Aaron Judge set to face pitcher who forced him to miss 45 games
Aaron Judge was aware who the Royals’ starting pitcher is Friday night, but it had nothing to do with him looking to get revenge. “[Jakob] Junis,’’ Judge said of the...
Journalist killed in believed 'terrorist act' in Northern Ireland
LONDON — Police in Northern Ireland said Friday the dissident republican group the New IRA was probably responsible for the fatal shooting of a journalist during overnight rioting in the...
Nets lit up by the one player they couldn't afford to let go off
Star big man Joel Embiid was a shocking late scratch for the 76ers against the Nets for Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at Barclays Center. As it turned...
UNC women's hoop coach resigns after 'racially insensitive' comments
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina women’s basketball coach Sylvia Hatchell resigned Thursday after an external review found she had made “racially insensitive” comments and applied “undue influence” regarding players’ ability...
Fire breaks out at Brooklyn synagogue
Flames broke out in the basement of an orthodox synagogue in Brooklyn early Friday, the FDNY said. The fire erupted in a storage area in the basement of the Satmar...
Kevin Durant turns it up as Warriors rout Clippers
LOS ANGELES — He's Kevin Durant, and the Los Angeles Clippers got reminded of it. Durant scored 38 points, Stephen Curry added 21 playing with five fouls, and the Golden...
Ben Simmons teaches talkative Nets a lesson in Playoffs 101
There is a lot for these young Nets to learn during this playoff series with the Sixers. The lesson they learned in Game 3 Thursday night at Barclays Center was...
Girl dies after severe allergic reaction to toothpaste ingredient
A heartbroken California mother is stressing the importance of reading ingredient labels after her 7-year-old daughter suffered a fatal allergic reaction triggered by her new prescription toothpaste. Monique Altamirano said...
St. John's bumbling search ends with a question-mark hire
This was a lifetime ago, at the Paradise Valley Golf Course in Fayetteville, Ark. I was sitting in a golf cart with Nolan Richardson, and he was in a chatty...
Remains of twin fetuses found at San Diego treatment plant
SAN DIEGO — Authorities say the remains of twin human fetuses have been found at a San Diego wastewater treatment plant and police are trying to find the mother. Police...
Student in Bangladesh burned to death for reporting sexual abuse
A young woman in Bangladesh was burned alive for reporting that her principal molested her. Nusrat Jahan Rafi, 19, was lured to the roof of her madrasa, or Islamic school,...
Yankees' injuries aren't an excuse for these disasters
So what exactly is the deal with these 2019 Yankees? They can’t beat any bad teams besides the Red Sox? In the wake of tremendous April drama, Yankee Stadium turned...
Derrick White pours in 36 points to lead Spurs past Nuggets
SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio point guard Derrick White was screaming, flexing and stomping around the court after almost every basket against Denver. It was completely out of character for...
Trump plans trip to Japan to meet nation's new emperor
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump will visit Japan at the end of May to meet the nation’s new emperor. Crown Prince Naruhito will take the throne of Japan...
Barry Trotz lauds how Islanders kept their cool in first round
Pittsburgh is in the rear-view mirror, which … nah, too easy, no cheap shots here. Even as the Islanders look forward to Round 2 of the playoffs, coach Barry Trotz...
Music program founder probed over semen-tainted flutes charged with committing lewd acts
SANTA ANA, Calif. — The founder of a nonprofit group that was investigated over allegations it gave flutes possibly tainted with semen to schoolchildren has been charged with committing lewd...
Cancer-causing chemical found in water where California wildfires occurred
PARADISE, Calif. — The drinking water in Paradise, California, where 85 people died last year in the nation's worst wildfire in a century, is contaminated with the cancer-causing chemical benzene,...
Rece Davis saw everything he needed to from Kyler Murray
Rece Davis will host alternate coverage of the NFL draft with the “College Gameday” crew on ABC. He talks with The Post’s Justin Terranova about sleeper picks, the knock on...