April 23, 2019
Sri Lankan grave digger's grim reality: 'We will be busy for a while'
On an average day, Sri Lankan cemetery worker Piyasri Gunasena will typically dig one grave — maybe two. But that all changed Sunday. "This has been the busiest time," he...
Phillies outraged and vengeful after Met's pitch
Did the Mets, with their foot on the throat of the Phillies, wake up their rivals just before clocking out on Tuesday night? “Yeah, could be,” Rhys Hoskins said, after...
Skydiver reunited with prosthetic leg he lost at 10,000 feet
A thrill-seeker was reunited with the prosthetic leg he lost while skydiving 10,000 feet in the air, officials said this week. The $15,000 artificial limb fell off mid-flight Sunday and...
Sex offender busted for allegedly groping teen girl on subway
A sex offender was busted Tuesday after he allegedly groped a 14-year-old girl — and tried to grind on her — in plain view of cops, police sources told The...
Raptors put the Magic away, face the 76ers next
TORONTO — The Raptors turned in another dominant defensive effort, extending their playoff winning streak to a team-record four and clinching a berth in the second round. Kawhi Leonard scored...
Jack Dorsey's whirlwind day included stock surge, White House visit
Twitter Chief Executive Jack Dorsey had a whirlwind day Tuesday, with the social network’s shares surging on a strong earnings report followed by an impromptu trip to Washington to mend...
Feds detail ex-pharma CEO's shady ‘drug deals’
The former CEO of a major pharmaceutical distributor was hauled into court in handcuffs Tuesday — and faces life behind bars — on charges he illegally supplied shady pharmacies with...
Wait's almost over: Islanders about to learn second-round foe
When we last left the Islanders, Spinner Spencer was on the left with Craig Cameron in the middle and Bob Cook on the right, Jim Mair and Arnie Brown were...
Property bigs converting Garment District building to office condos
Hidrock Properties is converting one of its Garment District loft buildings into office condominiums.
S&P, Nasdaq close at new highs
The bull is back. Wall Street had a blockbuster day Tuesday as major stock indices closed at new highs on a slew of better-than-expected results from big-name companies, which helped...
J.Lo's backing not enough to save Fuse from bankruptcy
Fuse Media, the Latino-focused TV and digital company backed by Jennifer Lopez, filed for bankruptcy late Monday to cut its debt by $200 million. The pre-negotiated plan filed in Delaware...
De Blasio suggests mandatory composting, offers few details
Mayor de Blasio proposed mandatory composting during his Earth Day announcement, but in September, he temporarily shelved expansion of a pilot project to recycle food scraps due to low use.
Almost everything you thought about the famed Fall of Saigon photo isn't true
It’s one of the iconic images of the Vietnam War. Hubert van Es’ snapshot shows a military helicopter perched atop the US Embassy in Saigon as Americans stream up a...
Nets' season ends with whimper after ugly blowout loss to 76ers
PHILADELPHIA — The Nets’ season went better than even they could have hoped. Their postseason ended worse than anybody could have imagined. Brooklyn’s playoffs dreams died Tuesday, killed off by...
CBS extends contract of interim CEO Joe Ianniello for 6 months
CBS has extended the contract of interim Chief Executive Officer Joe Ianniello for six more months — suggesting the media company is still a long way off from finding a...
Trump demands New York Times apologize for Russia probe coverage
President Trump demanded Tuesday that The New York Times beg for his forgiveness for its coverage of the Russia probe. “I wonder if the New York Times will apologize to...
De Blasio is the worst mayor of all time after Green New Deal talk
By Jove, he’s done it. Mayor Putz has found a lane that could take him all the way to the finish line in the 2020 presidential sweepstakes. The worst mayor...
Zack Wheeler does it all as Mets wallop the Phillies
If the Mets are going to contend for the NL East title this season, they’ll almost certainly have to battle the Phillies for it. After the past two nights at...
Yankees give gimpy Clint Frazier the night off
ANAHEIM, Calif — Clint Frazier was limping noticeably when walking to the dugout after striking out in the 14th inning of Monday night’s Yankees victory but vowed to be in...
'Tootsie' review: New musical is no drag; it's funnier than the film
Meet Dorothy Michaels: Renowned stage actress and chanteuse. A brutally honest feminist who’s built like a Hummer, she lives in New York, and — oh, right — she’s really a...
Fashion royalty Badgley Mischka expanding to Midtown
The fashion house Badgley Mischka is in the midst of greatly expanding and moving its offices from NoMad to a newly renovated Midtown building where its name will be splashed...
Former hockey pro, children's advocate killed in double homicide
A former pro hockey player and a criminal justice advocate were found slain in a California condo in a killing now being investigated as a double homicide, according to reports....
You'll actually be able to catch a suntan in NYC this week
New Yorkers only have a couple of days to secure a golden glow before spring showers hit.
Crying toddler found alone at US-Mexico border
A toddler was found alone in a cornfield at the US-Mexico border Tuesday morning, with just his name and phone numbers written on his shoes, officials said. The 3-year-old was...
Yankees' Gio Urshela holding his own in Miguel Andujar's absence
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Everything we touch, eat, drink, buy and know comes with a shelf life. Food and wine spoil eventually, cars get too old to drive and knowledge seemingly...
Kim Jong Un takes armored train to Russia for summit with Putin
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un boarded an armored train on Wednesday and traveled to Russia for his first summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, a report said. Kim departed...
Josh Rosen could be major player in Giants' draft-night drama
There is a way for the Giants to secure a young quarterback prospect this week without having to use either of their two first-round picks in the NFL draft. To...
Giants' NFL draft thinking pulls them away from Dwayne Haskins
Dwayne Haskins took to Twitter late last week to post “Don’t overthink it. Trust me.’’ No chance. NFL draft time is “Overthink It” time and there is more overheated analysis...
Woman allegedly murders husband after catching him watching porn
An Arkansas woman "flew into a rage" and fatally shot her husband inside his man cave after spotting a porn channel on their satellite television bill, according to prosecutors. Patricia...
Henrik Lundqvist named finalist for NHL's King Clancy Memorial Trophy
Henrik Lundqvist has had the Vezina Trophy on his mantelpiece since 2012, when he was selected by NHL general managers as the league’s best goaltender. Now, the King has been...
'MAGA bomber' Sayoc compares first Trump rally to 'new found fun drug'
The man who mailed homemade pipe bombs to media outlets and critics of President Trump said in a rambling letter to a federal judge that attending his first rally for the...
Brandon Nimmo exits Mets win with left oblique 'twinge'
Add Brandon Nimmo to the list of Mets injury concerns. Nimmo left Tuesday’s 9-0 win over the Phillies at Citi Field before the top of the fourth inning with a...
Trump complained to Twitter CEO over losing followers
President Trump griped that Twitter is deleting his followers for much of his Tuesday meeting with company CEO Jack Dorsey, according to a report. A good portion of the closed-door...
Pennsylvania woman killed by industrial meat grinder
A Pennsylvania factory worker died when she reached into a meat grinder — and either fell or was sucked into the machine, officials said.
Nuns from Colombia serenade crowd while rowing in Central Park
It was a "Sister Act" in Central Park. A group of nuns from Colombia were spotted serenading park goers in Manhattan on a sunny Tuesday afternoon during a visit to...
These 'health food' labels are actually misleading crap
Don't let the buzzwords fool you — these so-called “health foods” are total BS. From ��uncured” meat to “lightly sweetened” cereals, food companies use all kinds of fancy-sounding words to...
Mike Maccagnan's mindset for Jets ahead of the 2019 NFL draft
Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan was willing to reveal one thing about the team’s draft plan at Tuesday’s pre-draft session with reporters. “We’re obviously not going to be taking a...
Trump made the right call on how to win the 5G race
President Trump has announced that 5G, the next communications revolution, will be “private-sector-driven and private-sector-led,” while the federal bureaucracy will focus on facilitating innovation and reforming regulatory impediments. There remain...
Klobuchar explains why she fought for pizza sauce to be classified as a vegetable
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar is facing some heat over a previous stance that classified pizza sauce as a vegetable in school lunches. During a CNN town hall, Thomas...
Court papers detail creepy sex den allegedly used by Nxivm leader
Nxivm’s accused cult leader had sex with “slaves’’ in a pal’s home library — which included a bed elevated over a hot tub, according to new court papers. The creepy...
Iran is putting its hopes on a Democratic president
Observing America’s politics from Tehran must feel like sitting courtside at the US Open: Your head pivots side to side as you cheer your favorite player, hoping he’ll win the...
Adam Gase: Jets need to close 'big head start' of Patriots
C.J. Mosley revealed last week that new Jets coach Adam Gase spoke about chasing the Patriots in his first team meeting. On Tuesday, Gase got to clarify what his message...
Exec sues LVMH over harassment characterized as 'French culture'
An executive at Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton Inc. says she was harassed there for years by an ooh la louse -- but higher-ups just chalked it up to French culture....
Elizabeth Warren’s loony college-giveaway plan
Presidential contender Liz Warren’s strategy is to win the Democratic nomination by promising the most free stuff. On Monday, she upped the ante: She is offering a whopping $50,000 in...
Waitress accused of tipping herself over $3K at burger joint
A North Carolina waitress was accused of tipping herself over $3,700 at local eatery, according to ABC News 13 WLOS.
To win, Joe Biden must quit apologizing and stand up to the left
After a delay game that looked like it would never end, former Vice President Joe Biden is expected to officially launch his 2020 presidential run Thursday with an online video....
Cuomo schedules lavish fundraisers as legislature tussles over major issues
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s campaign has scheduled a series of fundraisers in coming weeks -- including two at $5,000 a ticket -- as the legislature grapples with issues from rent control...
Will the State Education Department fight for the kids?
A state Supreme Court justice last week tossed out the State Education Department’s rules to ensure that private and religious New York schools teach the basics — yet another in...
A-Rod now in the middle of Francesa-Kay feud
The promise to not talk about ratings again did not last very long. WFAN host Mike Francesa called out Alex Rodriguez for congratulating Francesa's radio rival, Michael Kay, for claiming...
De Blasio shoots at The Post even when someone else is the messenger
Yet again, Mayor Bill de Blasio is blaming the messenger — The Post — for his own bungling. But this time he can’t get his facts straight — or even...
Le'Veon Bell's huge payday didn't get him to attend Jets voluntary minicamp
The Jets offense took the field for the first time in 2019 on Tuesday, but one big piece was missing. Running back Le’Veon Bell was not at the team’s minicamp....
Top ex-prosecutor tapped to lead case against Queens councilman
A former federal prosecutor who led the corruption case against disgraced former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has been tapped by the City Council to prosecute a Queens lawmaker accused of...
Gina Gershon's 'wild cat' role shakes up 'Riverdale'
The CW’s “Riverdale” travels far afield from the wholesome 1950s-era “Archie” comic books on which it’s based — but barely resembles. So when Gina Gershon joined the cast as Jughead’s...
How new parents can ask for help without being jerks
Philadelphia couple Jim and Alex Burns recently went viral for an eyebrow-raising crowdsourcing request. In a post on MealTrain.com, Jim, the husband, explained that he and his wife were expecting...
Sri Lanka's president vows intel shake-up over botched terror response
The Sri Lankan president on Tuesday vowed a major shakeup to the nation’s security agencies that ignored warnings ahead of the deadly Easter Sunday terror attacks — as reports emerged...
Saturn's moon has polar vortexes that can last 22 years
Even the Night King would be jealous of a winter that lasts this long. According to a new study, the polar vortex on Saturn's moon, Titan, can last "three-quarters of...
Mets pitcher on his amazin' weight loss and transformation
He's putting the flexing into Flexen. Mets pitcher Chris Flexen arrived at spring training this year 30 pounds lighter than last season, and more chiseled than ever. The 24-year-old —...
Sri Lanka bombers seen smiling, plotting attack on hotel elevator: report
Surveillance footage purportedly shows two of the Sri Lanka suicide bombers riding a hotel elevator and plotting their attack just moments before blowing themselves up at an Easter Sunday brunch,...
Coaches go to war before Knights-Sharks Game 7
That's a clown accusation, bro. Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant channeled Las Vegas native Bryce Harper while calling out San Jose counterpart Peter DeBoer ahead of Tuesday's Game 7 of...
Jets must ignore the inconveniences and draft Alabama star
There is every likelihood that Mike Maccagnan will be choosing between Best Player and Best Pass Rusher with the third pick of Thursday night’s NFL draft. And everyone from here...
Jason Kidd re-enters Lakers' coaching conversation in big way
A cast of young Lakers may soon have a Kidd leading the way. The Los Angeles Lakers' search for a new head coach made its way to Jason Kidd, with...
Corey Johnson falls off e-scooter, after voicing safety concerns
City Council Speaker Corey Johnson – who raised safety concerns about legalizing e-scooters in New York – tumbled face first Tuesday while cruising around on vacation on one of the...
NYC's sober bar scene is a 'hip' oasis for booze-free fun
Pour one out for the boozy bar scene! Sober nightlife is taking off in New York City, from posh mocktail bars to buzz-free pop-up parties. The objective: to deliver a...
Dark web drug dealers who had an NFL player client plead guilty
A pair of Texas drug dealers pleaded guilty Tuesday to peddling millions of dollars in illegal steroids and other substances on the dark web to clients including an NFL football...
'MAGA bomber's' lawyers claim steroid use affected his mental health
It’s the ’Roid Defense. Lawyers for “MAGA bomber” Cesar Sayoc — the President Trump fanatic who pleaded guilty to mailing explosive devices to well-known Democratic politicians — have had him...
Boy thrown from mall balcony has 'zero brain damage,' says pastor
The 5-year-old boy thrown from a third-floor balcony at the Mall of America this month has "zero evidence of brain damage," the family's pastor said. During his Easter service, Pastor...
Gregg Williams makes fiery first impression at Jets minicamp
The Jets opened a three-day minicamp Tuesday with some light drills and jogging through plays. The offense and defense practiced on separate fields at separate times. There were no pads,...
'Avengers: Endgame' review: This superhero battle is epic
Audiences are about to be treated to two of the most epic on-screen battles of the decade — all in one week. On Sunday comes the long-awaited Battle of Winterfell...
2nd spa worker arrested in connection to Robert Kraft prostitution case
Another spa worker was arrested Monday in connection to Robert Kraft's rub-and-tug arrest in Florida. Shen Mingbi, 58, is accused of providing sexual services for the Patriots owner when he...
Trump and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey meet and talk social media
President Trump and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey will meet Tuesday to discuss "the health of the public conversation" on the social media site, among other subjects, a report said.
Conservative group spent $32K in just one day amid quest to unseat AOC
A conservative group with the single aim of unseating Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spent $32,000 on Monday to convince New York City voters that she doesn't represent their interests. The Stop...
Fugitive turns himself in because he's sick of living in vacation spot
This jailbird chose a cell over Spain's Canary Islands. The 64-year-old man, who fled an Austrian prison over a decade ago, turned himself in to police over the weekend, saying...
Sri Lanka attacks planned, orchestrated by single 'family cell': report
Two brothers were both suicide bombers in the Sri Lanka massacre — and one of their wives later blew up herself and their two children during a police raid, according...
17 Ohio classmates earn perfect ACT scores
Seventeen students at the same Ohio high school earned perfect ACT scores, an ultra-rare accomplishment, according to a report Tuesday. Eight seniors and nine juniors at Walnut Hills High School...
Is every Democrat going to run for president? and other commentary
Political scribe: Will Every Living Dem Run for President? The Week’s Matthew Walther says that if anyone had asked him last week whether Seth Moulton, a moderate Democrat who is...
Nets vs. 76ers: There's little hope for a Brooklyn comeback
After missing an opportunity Saturday to equalize their NBA Eastern Conference first-round series with the 76ers, the Nets will now have their backs to the wall until it’s over. Betting...
Clinton: Mueller would have indicted 'any other person' except Trump
Hillary Clinton said on Tuesday that "any other person" besides President Trump would have been indicted due to the actions described in Robert Mueller's report. Clinton was speaking at the...
The top worries of American small business owners
Small business owners spend 17 full days a year worrying about their business outside of work, according to new data.
One in five US kids don't drink water on any given day
Kids, teens and young adults who don’t drink water end up guzzling almost 100 extra calories a day from sugary beverages, on average, according to a new study in JAMA...
Judge reveals when Robert Kraft spa videos will be released
A Florida judge spiked the release of Robert Kraft's alleged rub-and-tug videos on Tuesday, but promised to make the footage public once a jury is sworn or the Patriots owner's...
Like 'Rodgers,' like 'Archie': Scouts go in on draft QBs Giants are scoping
They don’t know. And, often -- alarmingly so -- they get it wrong. By “they," we refer to those who get paid large sums of money from NFL teams to...
Jaws of Life used to free dog’s head from cinder block
HASTINGS, Fla. — Officials say Florida firefighters used the Jaws of Life to free a Rottweiler that got her head stuck in a cinder block. St. Johns County Fire Rescue...
Reckless police instructor slammed for jumping in front of target practice
Startling video from a police training exercise at the Superior School in Parana, Brazil, shows a shooting instructor walking in front of targets as officers fire live rounds. No injuries...
Saudi Arabia executes 37 prisoners for terrorism crimes
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia on Tuesday beheaded 37 Saudi citizens, most of them minority Shiites, in a mass execution across the country for alleged terrorism-related crimes. It...
Frank Sinatra faked it until he made it too, phony heiress' lawyer says
She’s no more of a fraud than Frank Sinatra.
Woman wakes up from coma after 27 years, calls son's name
A mom, who suffered a traumatic brain injury after a car crash, woke up from a coma 27 years later and called the name of her son who she'd saved...
Manchester United’s season implodes in pathetic fashion
Six weeks after a miraculous Champions League victory, it looks as if the Red Devil's season will end in misery.
Massive Oregon property for sale has 61 bedrooms
This spread would even fit the Duggars from "19 Kids and Counting." A 61-bedroom house is on the market in Portland, Ore. The 62,860-square-foot, brick building sits on just over...
Study finds video games more harmful to girls' social skills than boys
Video gaming does not harm social development in boys — but girls who play struggle to make friends, a study suggests. However, all kids aged 8 to 10 who find...
MTA's top earner made $344K in overtime last year
Riders get slapped with fare hikes — while these guys ride the gravy train. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s top earner last year raked in a budget-busting $344,147 in overtime —...
Facebook struggles to monitor content with flood of new languages
NAIROBI/SAN FRANCISCO - Facebook's struggles with hate speech and other types of problematic content are being hampered by the company’s inability to keep up with a flood of new languages...
China announcing rules to regulate commercial rockets
BEIJING - China’s national space agency said on Tuesday it will soon announce rules to regulate commercial rocket manufacturing, test flights and launches, state media reported, as the number of...
49ers kicker ends contract talk, demands trade that seems obvious
Placing the franchise tag on Robbie Gould could necessitate San Francisco finding another kicker. Gould, who appeared in 10 games for the Giants in 2016, has informed the 49ers that...
Deputy on leave for homophobic comment over teen’s suicide
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — An Alabama deputy has been put on administrative leave for posting a homophobic comment on a Facebook post about a gay teen who killed himself. Al.com reports...
These are the Sri Lanka Easter 'bombers,' ISIS claims
ISIS released a video Tuesday purporting to show the team of suicide bombers who killed at least 321 people on Easter in Sri Lanka. The video surfaced hours after the...
Lawmakers send ‘triggered’ abortion ban to Tennessee governor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A proposal that would effectively outlaw most abortions in Tennessee if the US Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade is headed to the governor’s desk. State lawmakers...
24-year-old Wisconsin man wins $768M Powerball jackpot
Instead of spending the rest of his life working, he’ll spend his days looking over his shoulder. A Wisconsin man who is just 24-years-old came forward as the $768 million...
Toddler's reaction to seeing Donald Duck is magical
For a toddler, this was a major celebrity sighting. Watch 2-year-old Mia’s adorable reaction to seeing Donald Duck for the first time at Disney World in Florida. Subscribe to...
Florida Senate passes bill that could arm teachers
The Florida Senate passed a “school safety” bill Tuesday that would allow teachers to voluntarily pack heat on campus if local school boards agree — a move prompted by the...
Maple Leafs vs. Bruins: Toronto ready to change its Game 7 luck
The Toronto Maple Leafs have lost two Game 7s to the Boston Bruins in the past decade (first round in 2013 and 2018). The question entering Tuesday night is simple:...
Attack on fourth Sri Lanka hotel had been planned: officials
The Sri Lanka suicide bombers had planned an attack on a fourth luxury hotel, but for some reason it never occurred, officials said Tuesday. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe revealed the...
Cuomo goes after Bernie: Americans don't want to elect a socialist
Gov. Andrew Cuomo tossed Bernie Sanders under the bus Tuesday, saying it would be "very hard" for the Vermont senator to become president because Americans are leery of electing a...
Suspected Coachella puppy tosser had 38 more dogs in her home: officials
The heartless woman suspected of dumping a bag of days-old puppies in Coachella, California, had dozens of pooches seized from her home. Deborah Culwell, 54, was arrested Monday after seven...
Girl suffers horrific burns after candle lit sofa on fire
A 6-year-old Indiana girl suffered horrific burns and was forced to have her fingers and toes amputated after an unattended candle set an apartment ablaze.
High school football star swept out to sea, presumed dead
A high school football player who had earned a full athletic scholarship is presumed to have drowned last week in Northern California when he was knocked off his boogie board...
Ex-tennis star pays Wimbledon price as scary Halloween attack case ends
Wimbledon will ghost Justin Gimelstob after the former tennis star pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor assault for attacking a former friend in Los Angeles on Halloween 2017. Gimelstob, 42,...
Living on the wrong side of a time zone can damage your health
Sleep. It's the one thing of which everyone wants more, but consistently fails to get enough. Though a recent study proves there's a factor keeping us from getting more shuteye...
Will a Ukrainian comedian be any match for Vladimir Putin?
KIEV, Ukraine — Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s landslide victory in Ukraine’s presidential election has thrust a comedian and political novice into the middle of the most dangerous flashpoint between Moscow and the...
Myanmar court rejects final appeal of jailed reporters
NAYPYITAW, Myanmar — Myanmar’s Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected the final appeal of two Reuters journalists and upheld seven-year prison sentences for their reporting on the military’s brutal crackdown on...
Security cam catches robber pistol-whipping helpless 79-year-old
Police in St. Louis, Missouri, released disturbing footage of an elderly man being beaten by a robber in his own home. The 79-year-old victim was sitting on his porch when...
K-9 gets a face full of porcupine quills while chasing suspect
An Oregon police dog pursuing a suspect had a run-in with a porcupine that left him with more than 200 quills, mainly in the face. The Coos County Sheriff’s Office...
White House bars aides from attending Correspondents' Dinner
WASHINGTON — The White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday won't have any White House aides. Sources said Cabinet Secretary Bill McGinley announced Tuesday morning that administration aides are being barred...
Cuomo explains why he hasn't spoken to transit chief in months
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo insists the reason he hasn’t talked in months to subways chief Andy Byford is because he deals with higher-ups, not a "division chief." ���Why haven’t...
Man whose dying wife wrote him viral dating profile finds joy again
His terminally ill wife famously wrote a dating profile for him just days before she died, and now, two years later, Jason Rosenthal says he’s finally found "joy'' again. “I do...
Rabbit's rap sheet: 'Beater Cottontail' is no stranger to the police
A man captured in a viral video unleashing a comically wild beatdown while dressed as the Easter bunny is wanted on burglary charges in New Jersey. Warning: Explicit language Antoine...
Alabama lineman talks draft, Tua scouting report and Jets visit
Alabama offensive tackle Jonah Williams is projected to be an early selection in Thursday’s NFL draft. Before he kicks off his NFL career, he blocked out some time for a...
Cardinals will shock with No. 1 draft pick: ex-NFL receiver
So many football people claim to be insiders when it comes to the NFL draft, including retired receivers. Former NFL wideout Antonio Bryant, for instance, has tweeted multiple times this...
Coach who got Lori Loughlin's daughter into college to plead guilty
A University of Southern California coach accused of helping Lori Loughlin's social media-star daughter get into the school as a bogus athletic recruit as part of the nationwide college admissions...
Suburban couple sentenced for forcing girl to work as slave for 16 years
A suburban Texas couple was sentenced to prison for forcing a young African girl whom they referred to as a "dog" to work for them for 16 years as a...
Love and Kate: NJ mayor vows to keep playing Smith despite racist uproar
The tradition of hearing Kate Smith perform “God Bless America” won’t end in one popular New Jersey beach town, despite moves by the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Yankees to...
Rising sea levels could destroy Hawaii's famed Waikiki Beach
Predicting Honolulu will start experiencing frequent flooding within the next 15 to 20 years, state lawmakers are trying to pass legislation that would spend millions for a coastline protection program.
Strong pitching will push Orioles to rare victory
Joe Biden rumored to officially declare he’s a candidate for president. Latest poll shows he has a 26 percent chance of winning, with a “real feel” of 47. ... Cause...
Opioid distributor charged with drug trafficking in unprecedented move
In an unprecedented move, federal prosecutors in New York have charged execs of a prescription pill distributor with felony drug-trafficking charges in their war against opiods. The US Attorney’s Office...
LAPD accidentally runs over sunbathing woman at the beach
A sunbather in California found out there’s no SPF strong enough to protect against cars after a police cruiser accidentally ran her over. The incident occurred near the boardwalk at...
Adorable video shows giraffes seeing bubbles for the 'first time'
Zookeepers at Werribee Open Range Zoo in the province of Victoria, Australia introduced their male giraffes to bubbles for what they said was the “first time.”
Jacqui Saburido, face of anti-DWI campaigns, dies at 40
A woman whose face became synonymous with numerous campaigns against drunken driving after she was severely burned in a Texas crash 20 years ago has died at the age of...
Couple weds at airport baggage claim where they first met
This couple doesn’t mind bringing a little baggage to their wedding day.
Mom of violent killer says Vetrano family 'broke my heart' during court statement
Even the mother of convicted Queens killer Chanel Lewis was moved by the statement from his victim's mom in court Tuesday. While insisting her son is innocent of jogger Karina...
'F--k everything': Ronda Rousey has no idea on WWE future after baby plans
Mom will hopefully be the word soon for Ronda Rousey. After announcing she and husband Travis Browne were going on an "#impregnationvacation" earlier this month, the WWE star got candid...
Luke Walton's lawyer quickly goes after sexual assault accuser: 'Opportunist'
An attorney representing Sacramento Kings coach Luke Walton, who is being sued for allegedly sexually assaulting a sports reporter, strongly denied the allegations against his client. “Luke Walton retained me...
Man breaks into Louisiana governor's mansion, falls asleep on couch
The Louisiana State Police on Monday revealed an extraordinary security breach at the Governor’s Mansion, saying they had arrested a man last week who trespassed into the building and damaged...
Biden to announce presidential bid this week: reports
Joe Biden will announce his 2020 presidential candidacy Thursday morning with an online video, reports from NBC News and other outlets said Tuesday. Biden will then appear in Pittsburgh on...
Scott Disick set to 'Flip' houses for new E! summer series
The father of Kourtney Kardashian’s children is taking on a new televised challenge: house flipping. Scott Disick — baby daddy to Kardashian kids Mason, 9, Reign, 4, and Penelope, 6...
Seahawks, Chiefs blow up draft with blockbuster trade
The Seattle Seahawks just shook up the first round of Thursday’s NFL draft. Defensive end Frank Clark is headed to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for the 29th-overall pick...
NFL Draft TV: ESPN's turn is paying off now
ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro has apparently shored up the network's relationship with the NFL. A year ago, ESPN and the NFL had a reconciliation after the departure of John Skipper...
Sorority sister sues cops over 'violent takedown' that exposed her butt
A sorority sister whose caught-on-camera arrest outside a Colorado bar went viral claims she was publicly humiliated because cops didn't pull down her mini dress -- leaving her "lower buttocks"...
How a shy 59-year-old mom became a sexy lingerie model
Twenty years ago, Nicola Griffin didn't even like stripping down to her bathing suit at the beach. Now, the 59-year-old UK "Glam Mum" does it for a living. The silver-haired...
Construction guy nails Trump impression
Look out, Alec Baldwin — you’ve got a rival for the best presidential impersonator. In a hilarious video, a construction company owner performs a spot-on impression of President Trump overseeing...
Inside TV's Dwyane Wade fight: ESPN studio concerns, TNT's life after Barkley
Dwyane Wade is the biggest free agent in NBA broadcasting, and he could be the top target for a potential ABC/ESPN "NBA Countdown" shakeup. What is already certain is both...
Brazen perp strong-arms 4 cops, uses their own Taser against them and runs off
The suspect in a string of cellphone robberies turned the tables on a quartet of Brooklyn cops who tried to take him into custody — getting hold of one of...
Kushner claims Mueller probe was 'more harmful' than Russian hacking
Jared Kushner claimed Tuesday that the investigations into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential race were “far more harmful” to the country than Vladimir Putin’s effort to disrupt the election....
Study proves blind people really do have much better hearing
Blind people's brains rewire themselves to track moving objects just like the Marvel hero Daredevil, a startling study claims.
United Airlines employee allegedly called actress a 'shining monkey'
A United Airlines employee repeatedly shouted racial slurs at an actress in view of other customers, calling her a “shining monkey,” according to the woman’s attorneys and court documents. The...
These incredibly lifelike robots are scaring the internet
They're not quite the humanoid killers seen in the Terminator films, but these unsettling machines have got the internet up in arms. Scientists have created tiny machines that can eat,...
Benjamin Netanyahu wants to name Israeli town after Trump
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants to name a town in the Golan Heights after President Trump — proposing that the community in the disputed territory be dubbed Kiryat Trump or...
Mom blames teachers for bullying son to brink of suicide
A Chicago special education student suffered permanent brain damage in a suicide attempt — and his mom blames the classmates and teachers who bullied him, according to a new lawsuit....
Iran says US making 'bad mistake' with oil crackdown
Iran accused President Trump of weaponizing oil after the White House said it would stop granting waivers for countries that import oil from the Islamic Republic, a report said Tuesday....
Michigan star is becoming NFL draft's first free-faller
Rashan Gary went from Michigan Man to NFL draft mystery man in a hurry. Some say the athletic defensive lineman is a destined top-10 pick, while others speculate he'll be...
NFL mock drafts are challenging, 'useless' and our unstoppable obsession
We’re less than a week away from the NFL draft, which means every publication is currently flooded with sports media’s favorite exercises in futility: mock drafts. Even the most casual...
Earthquake turns skyscraper pool into a terrifying waterfall
As a 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked the Philippines, water from a penthouse swimming pool atop Anchor Skysuites — a luxury skyscraper in Manila — came cascading down. Subscribe to...
Suns' surprise coaching fire is a direct threat to Lakers
One season was not enough for Igor Kokoskov to convince the Phoenix Suns that he was the man to lead the franchise into the future. The Suns fired Kokoskov on...
Former Yankees phenom has finally found new life
The shine has long faded, the next-big-thing label removed. But at long last, Manny Banuelos is looking like a major league pitcher. A decade after he was a top Yankees...
American dad forced to choose which child to save in Sri Lanka, but both die
A former New York banker had to make the heart-wrenching decision over which of his two injured children to help during the Sri Lanka terror attacks — only for them...
Violent fiend gets life without parole for savage killing of Karina Vetrano
Queens jogger Karina Vetrano's killer was slammed with life without parole at his sentencing Tuesday — after the victim's mom held up a pair of her daughter's sneakers during a...
Trump vows to protect Harley-Davidson after earnings beat expectations
Harley-Davidson Inc. surged past expectations for first-quarter profit on Tuesday and drew a change of tack from US President Donald Trump, who vowed to protect the motorcycle maker from European...
Twitter shares surge as company purges fake and abusive accounts
Troll hunting is helping Twitter’s bottomline. The social networking company’s shares soared on Tuesday after Twitter said its campaign to clean up fake and abusive accounts has been attracting users...
Woman claims burglars stole mom's ashes, peed on her bed
One of two men who broke into a Houston woman's home, swiping an urn containing the ashes of her mother and peeing on a bed, has been arrested, officials said....
Teen injured when gun goes off while taking selfie
A Texas teen trying to take a selfie while holding a gun ended up in the hospital after it went off, sending pieces of glass and metal into his face...
Babysitter stabbed mom of two during argument over pay: cops
A Bronx family's babysitter was busted for flying into a fit of rage and stabbing her employer in front of the kids during an argument over payment, police said Tuesday....
Ariana Grande, Jim Carrey bond over depression battles
What do Coachella headliner Ariana Grande and politically embattled comedian Jim Carrey have in common? The two celebrities have been very open recently about their private battles with mental illness....
Chilling footage shows Sri Lanka bomb suspect patting girl's head just before blast
Chilling video shows a suspected Sri Lanka suicide bomber calmly patting a young girl's head on his way into church — seconds before a blast killed at least 122 worshipers....
Boy Scouts naming 200 leaders accused of sex abuse in NY and NJ
The names of close to 200 Boy Scout leaders in New York and New Jersey accused of sexually abusing kids will be released Tuesday. The leaders worked in both states...
'Jeopardy!' whiz James Holzhauer nears $1M in winnings
James Holzhauer is one big “Jeopardy!” win away from becoming the game show’s newest million-dollar man — and his rapid-fire buzzer finger shows no signs of slowing down. With his...
Jon Gruden purged Raiders scouts to keep draft-day 'surprise'
The Raiders' draft-day game plan is shrouded in more secrecy than the plot of "Avengers: Endgame." On Monday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, who first reported Friday that head coach Jon...
Gary Sanchez may not have taken his rehab game seriously
Gary Sanchez got through his rehab game without apparent incident. Mission completed. Even if the means for surviving that game were comical. Low-A Charleston welcomed the on-the-mend Yankee on Monday,...
Cuomo says felons shouldn't be allowed to vote while incarcerated
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday he does not believe felons should be allowed to vote while incarcerated, disagreeing with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, who told a town hall that he...
NFL's Week 1 lines should be looked at like an investment
LAS VEGAS — The NFL released its 2019 schedule last week and sports books were quick to post Week 1 lines. You might have seen an article already about betting...
'Avengers: Endgame' cast puts superhero twist on Billy Joel classic
It's a superhero sing-along. Headliners of the Marvel Cinematic Universe took a break Monday from hyping "Avengers: Endgame" to crank out some karaoke on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon."...
ISIS claims responsibility for Sri Lanka bombings
ISIS claimed responsibility Tuesday for the Easter Sunday attacks in Sri Lanka that killed at least 321 people, as an image emerged of three men said to be among the...
Trump accuses Twitter of censoring him, other Republicans
President Trump took to Twitter on Tuesday to accuse the messaging platform of failing to give him and other Republicans a fair shake. Trump quoted Fox Business Network guest Daniel...
Monster NYC hoops prospect makes college decision
For years, Cole Anthony was billed as The One. The latest, after a hiatus, in a long list of elite New York City point guards. He had the pedigree and...
British reality star: Don't pray for Christians killed in Sri Lanka
A British reality TV star sparked outrage by urging people not to send "prayers" to victims of the Sri Lanka terror attacks — instead attacking Christian missionaries in the devastated...
Trump to make first state visit to UK in June
President Trump is going across the pond to meet with Queen Elizabeth. The White House and Buckingham Palace announced Tuesday that Trump and first lady Melania Trump accepted the Queen's...
Radical Islamic cleric named as Sri Lanka bombings mastermind
A radical Islamic cleric who uses the burning Twin Towers as a backdrop to fiery online sermons has been named the mastermind behind the devastating Sri Lanka terror attacks, it...
Descendant of former NYC mayor among dead in Texas plane crash
The 54-year-old great-granddaughter of former New York City Mayor William Jay Gaynor was among the six people who perished in the crash of a small plane in Texas. Angela Webb...
Sri Lanka on high alert for vehicles possibly containing explosives
Sri Lankan police were searching Tuesday for a truck and van feared to be packed with explosives, just days after suicide bombers killed hundreds in the capital city, according to...
'He pooped!' Orangutan thrills zoo visitors with high-wire mess
Visitors at the Smithsonian Zoo, in Washington, DC, got a surprise when an orangutan stopped to take a poop while crossing a high wire. A family kept filming and offered...
AG, victims warn of sex trafficking ahead of Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear, prosecutors and victim advocates are calling for heightened awareness of human trafficking as Louisville prepares for the Kentucky Derby. Law enforcement officials...
Sri Lanka: Bombings were 'retaliation' for New Zealand mosque attack
The terror attacks that killed at least 321 people in Sri Lanka were "retaliation" for the mosque shootings in New Zealand, officials said Tuesday. “The initial investigation has revealed that...
Iranian parliament labels entire US military as terrorist
TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian media say the parliament has approved a bill that labels all U.S. military forces as terrorist. The legislation is a step further after Iranian lawmakers last...
Jonathan Loaisiga moves to bullpen in late Yankees rotation change
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Before Monday night’s 4-3 win over the Angels in 14 innings at Angel Stadium, Aaron Boone said Jonathan Loaisiga would start Tuesday evening in order to give...
Aaron Boone has proven up to a very different Yankees challenge
ANAHEIM, Calif. — It really doesn’t matter how many times you see the makeshift, patchwork lineups posted to the wall of the Yankees clubhouse; it’s still jarring. Every time. That...
Giants will have no shortage of defensive studs to choose from
No chance. Zero. That is Dave Gettleman’s estimation when it comes to the Giants missing out on a stud defensive player with the No. 6 pick Thursday night in the...
The draft sleepers who could be NFL's next breakout stars
Sleepers in the NFL draft are the jewels every year. They’re the most fun players to unearth, as difficult as it may be to do so with as thorough and...
Critics blast Ilhan Omar over old 'Black Hawk Down' tweet
Freshman US Rep. Ilhan Omar came under fire once again on Monday for allegedly exaggerating the number of Somalis killed during the 1993 military operation that inspired the film “Black...
Unlikely hero keeps makeshift Yankees rolling with 14-inning win
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The smile on Jonathan Holder’s face told you everything about what the Yankees accomplished Monday night at Angel Stadium. As the reliever walked from the first base...
Biden accuser: Tone-deaf jokes 'incredibly disrespectful'
The one-time Nevada lawmaker who accused Joe Biden of inappropriately touching her blasted the former vice president on Monday night for joking about the matter. Lucy Flores called Biden’s behavior...
Islanders' Cup conviction grows with each NHL playoff game
The Islanders had come to a conclusion well before Monday night that they were going to have a real, bona fide chance to win the Stanley Cup. Over the past...
Woman accused of dumping bag of puppies near dumpster arrested
California authorities on Monday arrested the woman who was caught on camera allegedly tossing a bag of newborn puppies next to a dumpster behind an auto parts store. Deborah Sue...
Ex-Yankee is perfect Jason Vargas replacement
First game back home, trying to avoid a return to .500, and Mickey Callaway performed his tribute to the “Nothing to see here! Please disperse!” sequence in “The Naked Gun,”...
Attorney allegedly used 'shoe camera' to look up girl’s dress at Apple store
A 66-year-old licensed Bay Area lawyer was arrested Sunday after he allegedly taped a camera to his shoe and then “moved his shoe so that the camera was under a female...
Phillies veteran calls out Bryce Harper for losing his cool
In a rather blasé ballgame on an uncomfortable night, one explosive moment stood out by far among the rest. Will that moment remain memorable for the duration of this National...
The Nets' playoff fate could hinge on a Joe Harris turnaround
PHILADELPHIA — The hottest shooter in the league has gone ice cold. And the Nets’ playoff hopes in a do-or-die Game 5 versus the Sixers may hinge on getting Joe...
40 suspects now in custody for Sri Lanka Easter attacks
Authorities have now arrested 40 people in connection with Sunday’s coordinated terror attacks in Sri Lanka, officials announced Tuesday — as sources revealed one of the people in custody is...
Odell Beckham Jr. unleashes Giants frustration in epic Twitter rant
Odell Beckham Jr. chose to speak very little about his time with the Giants during his introductory press conference with the Browns last month. Instead he chose the late-night Twitter...
Victim of Texas plane crash identified as philanthropist, humanitarian
A philanthropist who regularly volunteered to transport people in need of medical care was at the controls of a small plane that crashed in Texas early Monday, killing everyone on...
Three killed in Miami Beach boat crash
Three people, including the parents of a teenager, were killed in a boat crash off the Florida coast, authorities said Monday. Christopher Colgan, 56, and his wife of 17 years...
Mom not cooperating in search for missing 5-year-old: police
A 5-year-old boy went missing in Illinois and cops said Monday that the mother of the child was not cooperating with the investigation. Andrew "AJ" Freund was reported missing from...
Man pleads guilty to filming underage girls, women aboard his boat 'Yachts O’ Trouble'
A North Carolina man spent years secretly filming underage girls and adult women as they showered and changed clothes on his private boat — which he dubbed, "Yachts O' Trouble,"...
Nets out to prove Embiid's Shake Shack proclamation wrong
PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid says his Sixers’ first-round playoff series is already won, the Nets already done and dusted. It’s the Nets’ job to prove him wrong. And they’ll have...
Med Review renews, expands lease at 199 Water St.
Jack Resnick & Sons is on a leasing roll at 199 Water St. Two new deals and an expansion brought the year’s total leasing at the 1.1-million-square-foot tower to nearly...
Maccagnan facing last chance to bolster case for his Jets future
Mike Maccagnan will conduct his annual pre-draft press conference Tuesday. It is always one of the silliest exercises on the calendar as teams try to reveal nothing about their draft...