May 9, 2019
1 Marine killed, 6 injured in California training crash
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — One Marine is dead and six others have been injured after their light armored vehicle rolled over during training at Camp Pendleton in Southern California. Authorities...
Man arrested in 1985 killing of Hollywood TV director Barry Crane
LOS ANGELES — A man charged with bludgeoning and strangling to death a Hollywood television director more than three decades ago was arrested Thursday in North Carolina after police said...
New York power plants on track to be coal free by 2020: Cuomo
New York’s effort to go coal free at all of the state’s power plants by 2020 appears to be on track, Governor Cuomo said Thursday. The final stages to phase...
Why James Comey hopes Donald Trump doesn't get impeached
Former FBI Director James Comey said in a TV appearance Thursday that he hopes President Trump isn't impeached, he wants him voted out of office instead -- and Trump soon...
ESPN learned from last year's NBA lottery anger
Just show us the draft order. That was the general sentiment from fans last year as ESPN’s hour-long NBA draft lottery special went nearly 40 minutes before revealing a single...
Another college mascot falls prey to PC birdbrains
What happens when your exit velocity laps your launch angle on your way to the nut loaf house? A week, thus far, in three acts: 1) This Monday, the University...
Mark Sanchez has ridiculously high hopes for Jets
Maybe Mark Sanchez still feels bad about the Butt Fumble or maybe he really is buying into the Jets’ new coach and latest attempt at a franchise quarterback. The former...
Jimmy Butler pours it on as 76ers force Game 7 vs. Raptors
PHILADELPHIA — Jimmy Butler lived up to his Jimmy Buckets nickname. With "Jimmy! Butler!" chants ringing from the rafters, he helped Philadelphia force a seventh game against Toronto in the...
Jets sign their fourth-round pick
The Jets have one of their picks in the fold. Gang Green signed fourth-round pick Trevon Wesco on Thursday, a source told The Post's Brian Costello. The West Virginia tight...
Manhunt underway for teen accused of fatally shooting girlfriend, wounding her mom
Police in Wisconsin are on the hunt for a 15-year-old boy who allegedly gunned down his girlfriend and seriously wounded her mother Thursday. A manhunt was on the way Thursday...
Queens mom who fatally beat 1-year-old daughter pleads guilty
A sadistic Queens woman who beat her 1-year-old daughter to death and seriously injured her twin brother pleaded guilty to manslaughter and assault on Thursday, prosecutors said. Tina Torabi, 30,...
Rudy Giuliani plans Ukraine trip to urge investigation into Democrats
President Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani is planning a trip to Ukraine in an attempt to encourage the country to investigate actions in the country leading up to the 2016...
Tony Romo has highlight moment, but making cut is unlikely
Tony Romo is on his way to missing another PGA Tour cut, but at least this time, he will have a cool memory to go with it. Romo, playing on...
Hedge fund tries to gain support for Gannett takeover
Heath Freeman, the hedgie behind Alden Global Capital is frantically trying to shore up some votes ahead of the May 16 Gannett shareholder meeting as his $1.36 billon takeover for...
Joe Biden rakes in $750K at Hollywood fundraiser
LOS ANGELES — Joe Biden raked in over $750,000 during a fundraiser attended by Hollywood powerbrokers, a major haul that demonstrates the entertainment industry's lasting affection for the former vice...
McClatchy stock sinks after reporting $42M loss
McClatchy stock sank to a new 52-week low on Thursday after the company, which was feverishly trying to do a deal with the larger Tribune Publishing earlier this year, reported...
Fox unveils 'insanely simple' business model at Investor Day
Fox Corp. unveiled an “insanely simple” new structure at its first-ever Investor Day Thursday, saying the new company plans to focus its programming almost entirely on live events, like news...
NY state construction business has added 91K jobs since 2010
There’s no shortage of work for New York hard hats, as the state’s construction industry continues to thrive, new figures from the state comptroller show. “While the nation has yet...
Bullying in NYC schools hit unprecedented levels last year
As city schools have gone soft on discipline, students are tormenting each other more than ever — both in person and online, according to a Post analysis of teacher-generated state...
Chelsea Manning freed from jail after 62 days behind bars
Former army intelligence analyst and convicted leaker Chelsea Manning was freed from jail Thursday after spending 62 days behind bars for refusing to testify before a grand jury. The federal...
Trump welcomes Red Sox contingent to the White House
President Trump welcomed the World Series champion Boston Red Sox to the White House on Thursday — even though some players and team manager Alex Cora balked at making the...
AMC Entertainment shares tumble as CEO holds out for 'Avengers' rescue
Shares of AMC Entertainment tumbled as much as 10 percent Thursday — even as the theater chain’s CEO predicted “Avengers: Endgame” would come to the rescue. Investors sent AMC’s stock...
Trump ghostwriters slam president after report exposes losses
Two prominent ghostwriters of Donald Trump books blasted the president in recent days in the wake of the latest reports that his businesses lost $1.1 billion in the decade between...
Yankees storm into big Rays series with lots of momentum
After sending 16 players to the injured list and playing without what amounts to a borderline All-Star team, the Yankees have a chance to take over first place this weekend...
Kyler Murray's contract makes NFL decision look even better
Kyler Murray’s bank account is happy with his decision to ditch baseball for the NFL. The Cardinals signed the No. 1 overall draft pick to a fully guaranteed four-year contract...
The unlikely lead characters in Yankees-Rays first-place drama
The Yankees knew the Rays would be good, perhaps not this good. Part II of the surprise matchup for first place in the AL East, beginning Friday at the Trop,...
Albert Pujols won't get ball back for his 2,000th RBI
DETROIT — Albert Pujols turned on a fastball over the middle of the plate, sent the no-doubt shot deep into the left-field seats, flipped his bat toward celebrating teammates in...
Weak marijuana sales ding California budget
LOS ANGELES — California is paying a price for the shaky rollout of its legal marijuana market. State budget documents released Thursday show the Newsom administration is sharply scaling back...
Justice Department sends off Rod Rosenstein on a funny note
WASHINGTON - The current and former attorneys general had a laugh over contempt charges, nicknames from President Trump and being hunted by paparazzi at a send-off for Deputy Attorney General...
Adam Silver wants half of the new NBA referees to be women
WASHINGTON — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver wants half of all new referees joining the league to be women — and he would like to see teams hire female coaches, too....
Trump nominates Patrick Shanahan to be Defense Secretary
WASHINGTON - President Trump has made it official and will nominate Patrick Shanahan to be his administration’s second Secretary of Defense. White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said in...
Lakers moving to new coaching target after Tyronn Lue mess
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers are trying to quickly rebound in their head coaching search after failing to land Tyronn Lue. A person familiar with the search said...
Ex-Getty mistress owns LA mansion where over 1,000 guns were seized
The Los Angeles mansion where authorities uncovered more than a thousand guns after getting an anonymous tip belongs to oil heir Gordon Getty's ex-mistress, according to a report Thursday. It's...
Florida student hacks into school, announces 'Mandatory Penis Inspection'
A Florida high school student managed to hack into his school's computer system and deliver an email about a "Mandatory Penis Inspection" to all faculty, staff, and students, a report...
With ‘collusion’ dead, it’s time to face the real Russian menace
Endlessly obsessed with Russia’s interference in the last election, one half of Washington — the Democrats — all but ignore Russia’s current nefarious deeds around the globe. Secretary of State...
Aaron Hicks postpones return to Yankees
Aaron Hicks was back at Yankee Stadium on Thursday, but the team will have to wait a bit longer for its center fielder to make his long-awaited season debut after...
'Thousands' in deathtrap NYC buildings face same risk as Harlem fire family
The Harlem public housing apartment where six family members died in a massive blaze was a death trap that could never be built today — and thousands of Big Apple...
FBI investigates Trump donation linked to Florida spa owner
The FBI has opened an investigation into Cindy Yang, the owner of seedy massage parlors in Florida, for allegedly making an illegal donation to the Trump re-election campaign, a report...
Pope Francis’ move on abuse leaves out the vital role of lay Catholics
Pope Francis on Thursday introduced the Catholic Church’s most comprehensive plan yet for dealing with bishops accused of sexual abuse or negligence. While the plan is a step forward, it...
MLB won't address Mariners pitcher's mystery substance
Whatever was smeared under the hat of Seattle pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, it hasn't turned into a sticky situation for the Mariners, Yankees or Major League Baseball. A day after a...
Break up Facebook? Teddy Roosevelt would cheer
It’s time to break up Facebook. This is the stunning argument made in a recent op-ed by Chris Hughes, who roomed with Mark Zuckerberg at Harvard and co-founded Facebook. Hughes...
NASA’s take on #DeBlasiosNewYork
OK, it was just a simulation, but still: NASA just destroyed New York City. In a responsible (?) session to explore disaster preparedness, “planetary defense” experts designed a scenario to...
Jed Lowrie's Mets debut will have to wait
Mets officials have decided against removing Jed Lowrie from the IL to play against the Marlins on Friday. Lowrie will remain at Triple-A Syracuse at least through the weekend to...
The pope’s first step on ending the abuse crisis
Pope Francis moved the Catholic Church massively forward Thursday, promulgating new clerical law requiring the reporting of abuse. But it’s closer to the first step than the final one in...
Boy must resume chemotherapy despite parents' wishes: judge
TAMPA, Fla. — A judge has ruled that a 3-year-old Florida boy must resume his cancer treatment, despite his parents' wishes. The Tampa Bay Times reports that Hillsborough County Circuit...
Landon Collins plans to take heartbreak out on Giants for years
Landon Collins leaves the Giants with a broken heart and some extra incentive. “I’ve got a lot of motivation for the next six years,” Collins, who signed a six-year, $84...
Judge rules Daniel Pantaleo must face CCRB trial over Eric Garner death
A judge Thursday ruled that NYPD cop Daniel Pantaleo must face an administrative trial prosecuted by the Civilian Complaint Review Board for his involvement in the 2014 alleged chokehold death...
Ending the LIRR gravy train
Days after Gov. Andrew Cuomo slammed the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s soaring overtime costs, his man on the MTA board Wednesday demanded an emergency meeting on the problem. Gee, maybe the...
'Rabid' real estate mogul bit ex-business partner's calf: suit
This mogul was a real wolf of Wall Street — chomping down on his ex-business partner’s finger and leg “like a rabid dog,” a new lawsuit alleges. During an all-out...
Inmates are taking full advantage of city's $8M free phone call policy
New York City jailbirds are now talking up a storm thanks to a new law providing free phone privileges at a cost of $8 million yearly to taxpayers. Department of...
Why I'll vote for Robinson Cano for Hall of Fame, despite PED stain
Assuming I’m still around, assuming the Baseball Hall of Fame still relies primarily on writers to determine its honorees and assuming this planet still revolves reliably around the sun, I’ll...
After de Blasio scandal Conflicts of Interest Board passes new rule
It’s the de Blasio rule. The city's Conflicts of Interest Board has passed a new regulation for fundraising by politicians in response to the controversy over Mayor Bill de Blasio's...
Yankees hope rebuilding Miguel Andujar starts with infield return
Miguel Andujar’s return to the field will likely be short-lived. Following a left knee contusion suffered by Gio Urshela Wednesday night, Andujar made just his second start at third base...
Florida man arrested over ‘I eat a--’ sticker gets charges dropped
A Florida man who was arrested for refusing to remove a sticker on his car that read 'I eat a--' had all charges dropped against him on Thursday, officials said....
Billionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein illegally building Virgin Islands compound
Billionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein has gotten himself into a new tangle with the law — running afoul of Virgin Islands environmental regulations with construction on his island compound despite a...
Man found guilty of killing ex-Playboy model Christina Carlin-Kraft
A Pennsylvania man was convicted Thursday of killing a former Playboy model when she refused to pay for an ounce of cocaine. Jonathan Wesley Harris, 31, was found guilty of...
Superstorm Sandy recovery funds going unspent by city: audit
The de Blasio administration still hasn’t spent $8.1 billion in federal funds for Hurricane Sandy recovery six years after the storm — including $1.8 billion for NYCHA, according to a...
Mary J. Blige and Nas team for 'Thriving' anthem, 'Royalty' tour
While the anticipation builds for another all-star duet — the Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber collaboration “I Don’t Care” — that drops Friday, there’s another new joint that we really...
Kyrie Irving's playoff flop should be red flag for Knicks
On the surface, the Celtics’ second-round flameout to Milwaukee is good news for the Knicks, paving the way for Kyrie Irving to bail on a dysfunctional situation. However, Irving’s nosedive...
The original 'Tales of the City' was a gay rights trailblazer
When the original “Tales of the City” mini-series (as they were called back in the day) premiered in January 1994 on PBS, NBC’s “Must See TV” (“Friends,” “Seinfeld” and “ER”)...
Maximum Security owners aren't done complaining about Kentucky Derby DQ
The owners of disqualified Kentucky Derby winner Maximum Security are evaluating their legal options after an appeal of the decision was denied by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission. Gary and...
'Biggest Little Farm' review: Riveting nature film is a pig deal
Like many farm-to-table foodies, filmmaker John Chester and his chef wife Molly talked about the dream of living off the land. But this idealistic couple actually took the next step...
Biden's no better than the other Dems and other commentary
Economist: America’s Real Trust Deficit It’s a truism that Americans don’t trust government. But Tyler Cowen at Bloomberg View says the real problem is our “growing mistrust of each other.”...
Mom walks out of court in Bronx bodega slay trial over bloody footage
Calling it mental abuse, the mother of an innocent teen who was chased down and hacked to death with machetes by a pack of gangbangers at a Bronx bodega walked...
Broadway's bloody 'Gary' is par for the corpse for this designer
Never mind where the bodies are buried: Let’s talk about the mountain of corpses onstage these days at the Booth Theatre. As soon as that blood-red curtain parts and theatergoers...
Mom whose 6-year-old died in Canarsie crash says brakes failed: police
The Brooklyn woman whose 6-year-old son died when she crashed her car while driving the wrong way down a street claims she lost control of her vehicle because her brakes...
Energy drink addiction left mom with pacemaker at 32
A British mom is speaking out about the dangers of energy drinks after developing an addiction "worse than that of heroin" that left her on the verge of diabetes and...
Jeff Bezos unveils his 'Blue Moon' lunar lander
Fly me to the moon? You don’t have to ask Jeff Bezos twice. The billionaire tycoon unveiled a lunar lander from his secretive space company Blue Origin for the first...
Australian woman stabs man with stiletto in drunken assault
A brawling brunette celebrating her 21st birthday sent an innocent man to the hospital when she stabbed him in the head with her stiletto. Birthday girl Jazzmin Fry and her...
Star leaving Florida after being forced to live with alleged sexual assaulter
Chris Steele, a five-star recruit who was supposed to be part of the future at Florida, is leaving the program. And, according to GatorSports.com, the situation could have been easily...
Judge temporarily blocks 'Billionaire's Row' homeless shelter
An appeals judge has temporarily blocked the city from opening a controversial homeless shelter along Manhattan’s Billionaires Row. Appellate Division Justice David Friedman granted an interim stay of a ruling...
Catfight erupts among theater critics over 'Hadestown'
Critics are always sniping at something, but the real fun begins when they start sniping at one another. The members of the New York Drama Critics’ Circle got into a...
Seahawks release two stars in jarring end to era
The Seattle Seahawks officially severed ties with two longtime standouts who are expected to retire due to health concerns, waiving wideout Doug Baldwin and safety Kam Chancellor with failed physical...
Subway perv strikes again while on probation for same crime
A chronic sex offender who is on probation for a long history of transit sex crimes was caught committing yet another lewd act on the subway, police said Wednesday. Jermaine...
Jim Fowler, longtime 'Wild Kingdom' host, dead at 87
Jim Fowler, the longtime host of TV's "Wild Kingdom," who wrangled beasts and braved crocodile-infested waters for audiences across the nation, has died, his family announced Thursday. He was 87....
Queens of comedy let loose on the juice in 'Wine Country'
The pitch, it’s easy to image, was “Sideways” meets “Girls Trip.” Amy Poehler’s directorial debut never really leaves its Eileen Fisher-clad comfort zone, but it’ll probably be a hit regardless...
Charging electric unicycle sparks Greenwich Village fire
It was one wheely bad fire. A two-alarm fire that broke out in a Greenwich Village building Wednesday was caused by an electric unicycle that was charging at the scene,...
Why the average American hasn't made a new friend in 5 years
Forty-five percent of adults say they find it difficult to make new friends, according to new research.
School mourns 3 students killed in Harlem NYCHA apartment fire
Families at the elementary school attended by the young kids killed when their Harlem apartment went up in flames mourned their lost classmates Thursday. Brook-Lynn Pollidore, 6, Andre Pollidore, 8,...
Thumping dance classes giving New York theater the jitters: lawsuit
All the jumping and banging from high-impact aerobics classes are leaving the staff at an off-Broadway theater in Tribeca “terrified” that their ceiling will come down, a new lawsuit alleges....
Accused synagogue killer John Earnest hit with 109 hate crime charges
Accused San Diego synagogue-shooter John Earnest on Thursday was slapped with 109 hate crime charges and civil rights violations -- paving the way for him to face the death penalty....
St. John's lands 'bruiser' forward, and a pattern is forming
A pattern is developing. New St. John’s coach Mike Anderson’s first two recruits have similarities: They're both hard-nosed players who defend and can be described as gritty. They fit his...
Trump asks Congress to end shock of surprise medical bills
President Trump on Thursday called for a bipartisan congressional effort to pass legislation that would protect Americans from getting surprise medical bills that leave patients suffering from sticker shock. Saying...
Mortgage crisis 'villain' Angelo Mozilo: 'I don't care' anymore
Angelo Mozilo is done being the villain. Speaking at an exclusive hedge fund conference in Las Vegas this week, the disgraced former head of Countrywide Financial said he doesn’t care...
108 abused lions found with mange, nerve damage on South African farm
Animal activists have discovered 108 captive lions with mange and neurological problems at Pienika Farm, a breeding site in South Africa. Shockingly, their caretaker was supposedly a member of a...
Mets place Steven Matz on injured list a bit too late
Steven Matz played catch Thursday, after which it was decided he could use extra time to prepare for his next start. So the Mets placed the left-hander on the injured...
Cops find car reported stolen during abduction of 4-year-old Maleah Davis
A car reported stolen during the abduction of a 4-year-old Houston girl has been found, police said Thursday -- as the toddler's mother collapsed outside the cops' press conference and...
Generic version of HIV prevention drug on way after activist campaign
Gilead Sciences, makers of HIV prevention drug Truvada, have announced that a generic version will be available as early as September 2020. Truvada, also called PrEP, is a daily pill...
Jaguars star abruptly announces he's taking year off
Telvin Smith needs time. The standout Jaguars linebacker announced Thursday he will sit out the 2019 NFL season for his own health. "It was said to me from a great...
Woman charged with murdering motorist to stop him leaving fender bender
A woman who allegedly shot and killed an elderly motorist to stop him from leaving a fender bender has been charged with murder without malice, a report said. Hannah Payne,...
Staggering amount of money Americans spend on smartphone video games
The average American video gamer is 33 years old, prefers to play on their smartphone and is spending big on content — 85 percent more than in 2015, according to...
Samsung to make a decision on its troubled $2K phone in 'days'
Samsung is still deciding when — and perhaps whether — to launch its troubled $2,000 folding phone. Samsung’s chief executive says the Korean electronics giant will soon decide when to...
Parkinson's is 3 times more likely if you have appendix removed: study
The true purpose of the seemingly inert human appendix continues to elude modern medicine, but a new study suggests that those who have the organ removed due to appendicitis are...
Top 10 celebrities Americans want to play their mom in a movie
If people could create a movie about the life and history of their mom, who would play her on the big screen?
Kevin Durant injury news better for Knicks than Warriors
The exhale is louder in New York than it is in California. Kevin Durant has a mild strain of his right calf, ESPN first reported Thursday, after the alarms-ringing non-contact...
Attacks on Ebola clinics escalate as outbreak intensifies
Attacks by armed militiamen and locals -- who maintain that the virus is a scheme brought in from the outside -- on Ebola clinics have only escalated as the spread...
Fashion-loving fake heiress gets 4-12 years for high-society scam
She won’t be wearing designer labels for a while. Fake heiress Anna Sorokin, who scammed her way into New York society, was sentenced Thursday to four to 12 years in...
Boston sports host hangs up on reporter for his Southern accent
The Eastern Conference finals won’t just be a showdown on the ice. The seven-game series already has a rivalry off of it, between media members of the Bruins and Hurricanes....
Famous chef stopped at LA airport with 40 frozen piranhas
A famous South American chef says he was stopped as he brought 40 piranhas in a duffel bag through Los Angeles International Airport.
How AI could help with early detection of breast cancer
Artificial intelligence can help patients at risk of breast cancer make smarter health decisions, new research suggests. A deep-learning model developed by a team of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute...
NBA playoffs: Sharps employ this winning formula
Thursday night’s NBA doubleheader on ESPN (Toronto at Philadelphia at 7 p.m. ET followed by Denver at Portland at 9:30) features three key players whom sharps pay a lot of...
'The Hustle' review: Gender-swap remake is a rotten con job
They’re a couple of dirty, rotten … ladies? The latest comedy to receive a needless gender-switch is the 1988 film “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” which itself was a remake of 1964’s...
Nxivm leader was paranoid he was being spied on: witness
Accused sex cult leader Keith Raniere was a paranoid nutcase convinced that he was being spied on by authorities, a former high-ranking Nxivm member testified Thursday. Raniere, also known to...
De Blasio plans 'Green New Deal' rally outside Trump Tower
Mayor Bill de Blasio, who is mulling a run for president, is planning a rally outside Trump Tower on Monday to promote his Green New Deal, The Post has learned....
Trump says China deal is possible, but higher tariffs are still an option
President Trump said Thursday he still wants to go to the negotiating table with China amid growing fears of a trade war — but that he's willing to wield higher...
Kyrie Irving gets revealing defense as he quietly slips out Celtics door: 'That's bulls--t'
The strongest defense of Kyrie Irving came after he likely left for good. Irving did not speak to reporters after his exit meeting Thursday, but several teammates came to his...
Jeff Bezos to announce Blue Origin's mission to the moon
Jeff Bezos is expected to announce plans Thursday of his space company Blue Origin's mission to the moon, according to a new report. The world's richest man and Amazon founder...
Mats Zuccarello sounds like he's happy away from Rangers
Depending on your outlook, this could be good news or bad news for the Rangers. Mats Zuccarello sounds like he wants to remain in Dallas, which -- provided the Stars,...
H.E.R. out to prove she earned her Grammys with new concert
When the alt-R&B artist known as H.E.R. rocked the Grammy stage in February with a custom-made Fender Stratocaster guitar that was as transparent as she is mysterious, she knew that...
Broccoli may help fight off schizophrenia: study
Broccoli, for years hailed as a cancer-fighter and a great source of vitamin C, calcium and B vitamins, is now being seen as a safer way to manage schizophrenia. Johns...
US officials seize North Korean freighter for defying sanctions
The U.S. has seized a North Korean shipping freighter for defying economic sanctions while hauling supplies in and out of the Hermit Kingdom, authorities announced Thursday. Officials with the Southern...
'Charlie Says' captures mind of Manson through music
While watching the new film “Charlie Says,” audiences will find themselves bobbing their heads along to the offbeat psychedelia of ’60s bands such as Love, only to suddenly be confronted...
Trump now says William Barr should decide if Mueller testifies
President Trump said Thursday he will leave the decision on allowing special counsel Robert Mueller to testify to a House panel about his Russia report up to Attorney General William...
Twitter suspends more than 160K accounts for terrorism content
Twitter suspended 166,153 accounts between July and December last year for promoting terrorism, a 19 percent drop from the 205,156 accounts suspended in the previous six months.
Girl allergic to water gets painful ‘itch’ from one drop of rain
Can a person be allergic to water? Niah Selway, a 21-year-old in Hastings, UK, suffers from aquagenic pruritus, an extremely rare condition that causes intense pain after contact with water,...
This US city has the most billionaires per capita in the world
Billionaires like views of the Pacific Ocean. San Francisco has more billionaires per inhabitant in the world — with one billionaire for approximately every 11,600 residents, according to data released...
Set of HBO series starring Mark Ruffalo, Rosie O'Donnell leveled by fire
A massive fire on Thursday destroyed the upstate New York set of a new HBO series starring Mark Ruffalo and Rosie O'Donnell. The upcoming "I Know This Much Is True,"...
Salt could be the future of renewable energy
A Swedish power company is testing the use of salt — though not quite the common table variety — to store heat, which accounts for more than half the power...
Accused mob boss killer worried his 'family is marked,' prosecutor says
The man accused of gunning down a Mafia kingpin on Staten Island was ordered held without bail Thursday after a prosecutor revealed that he knew how much trouble he faced...
Camille Kostek didn't share SI Swimsuit photos with Rob Gronkowski
Not even Gronk got a sneak preview.
Yankees and Mariners will be a slugfest: Take the Over
The Yankees appear to be getting healthy at just the right time and are streaking while the Mariners are cooling off from a hot start. Before Wednesday's 10-1 Seattle victory...
Man attacked in Brooklyn's second suspected hate crime in 3 days
An Orthodox Jewish man was punched in the head by a stranger in Brooklyn in the second suspected hate crime attack in three days, police said Thursday. The 39-year-old victim,...
Trump accuses John Kerry of violating federal law with Iran dealings
WASHINGTON — President Trump accused former Secretary of State John Kerry of violating federal law by siding with Iran over US interests — and said he should be prosecuted for...
McDonald's bringing its biggest international hits to the US
Forget fries — anyone up for a McDonald's Stroopwafel? America's fast-food giant will soon spice up its usual menu with some international flavors. Starting June 5, participating U.S. branches will...
Bus passenger wanted for punching driver over fare dispute
Cops are hunting for a guy who they say punched an MTA bus driver in Queens because he didn't want to pay his fare. The encounter happened on the Q88...
Trump 'very surprised' by Senate subpoena for his son
President Trump on Thursday said he was "very surprised" to hear that the GOP-led Senate Intelligence Committee subpoenaed his oldest son after special counsel Robert Mueller cleared Donald Jr. in...
Bill de Blasio slams Ruben Diaz Sr. for refusing to 'rat' on sex harassers
Mayor Bill de Blasio rapped Ruben Diaz Sr. on Twitter Thursday morning over the Bronx councilman's refusal to "rat" if he witnessed sexual harassment in the workplace. "Disgraceful and dangerous...
NASA is designing flexible robots that could go to Mars
Robots and space exploration go hand-in-hand, so it’s no surprise that NASA is on the forefront of experimental new robotics technologies that could be used during missions to other planets....
Inside the disturbing Twitter posts of second Colorado shooter
Online postings apparently made by the younger suspect in the Colorado charter school shooting paint a conflicting picture — one of an average teen who likes hanging out with his...
Judge seals videos of Robert Kraft and other johns in prostitution bust
The secretly recorded videos of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and other accused johns at a Florida day spa will be kept under wraps — at least for now....
Facebook auto-generates videos celebrating extremist images
WASHINGTON — The animated video begins with a photo of the black flags of jihad. Seconds later, it flashes highlights of a year of social media posts: plaques of anti-Semitic...
This half-gallon iced coffee is free fuel for moms on Mother's Day
This is a 52-oz super-sized gas tank of coffee. That's almost a half-gallon of fuel to keep mama zooming.
Nxivm whistleblower bursts into tears in court, calls alleged sex cult 'horrible evil'
“This thing is evil.” With those four words, a former member summed up the alleged sex cult Nxivm for Brooklyn federal jurors, breaking down in tears Thursday while denouncing the...
Heinous 'Poms' cheerleader movie is a bad joke
Anjelica Huston was in hot water after a recent interview in which the actress said she only wants to make movies “that aren’t apologetically humble or humiliating, like ‘Band of...
Men who killed mountain lion at Yellowstone given worldwide hunting ban
Three men in Montana have been sentenced for illegally hunting a mountain lion at Yellowstone National Park.
Treats immigrants 'like s--t': David Ortiz blasts Trump upon Red Sox visit
If David Ortiz were still on the Red Sox, he would side with manager Alex Cora. He wouldn’t be at the White House today to meet President Trump, either. “Alex...
Marshawn Lynch paid $5K in quarters for useless AAF interview
Here's hoping Marshawn Lynch has an extra large piggy bank. While supporting his cousin at the now-defunct Alliance of American Football's quarterback draft last November, the former Raiders running back...
Cops who fired 76 rounds in a residential neighborhood get off scot-free
The Anaheim Police Department in California released police bodycam video of a fatal 2018 shooting in which officers fired 76 shots in a residential neighborhood. The Orange County District Attorney’s...
How an uprooted oak tree cost California couple $600K
That’s a lot of green. A California couple was ordered to pay nearly $600,000 for uprooting -- and killing -- a 180-year-old oak tree that sat on protected property during...
Joe Tsai breaks silence as he waits for full Nets control — and more
In his first comments to the New York media about the Nets since buying a minority share of the team, Joe Tsai told The Post he’s perfectly fine waiting until...
Security guard may have wounded student during Colorado school shooting
A private security guard may have fired at an officer racing to the Colorado school shooting — and even wounded one of the students, according to a local report citing...
Giants' running back shuffle has a casualty
A day after signing former Ezekiel Elliott backup Rod Smith, the Giants released former undrafted free agent Rutgers running back Robert Martin. Martin opened eyes at last year’s training camp...
Child welfare agency CEO allegedly choked child on couch
The head of a child welfare agency in Missouri has been arrested for allegedly choking a 12-year-old seated on a couch, a report said. Vincent Hillyer, president and CEO of...
Ex-Adidas consultant, agent found guilty in NCAA bribery scandal
Former Adidas consultant Merl Code and aspiring sports agent Christian Dawkins were found guilty Wednesday of conspiring to bribe NCAA college basketball coaches to steer standout players to a sports...
Wrong-way driver smashes into Uber inside Queens-Midtown Tunnel
Harrowing dashcam video shows the moment an unlicensed driver speeding in his daddy's car slammed into a vehicle inside the Queens-Midtown Tunnel, seriously injuring two people, according to authorities and...
College admissions scandal is getting the TV treatment
It’s a part Lori Loughlin was born to play. The widespread college admissions scandal is getting the small-screen treatment from one of the writers of “The People v. OJ Simpson,”...
Fiancé of 911 caller fatally shot by cop reveals their final conversation
The fiancé of the Australian woman fatally shot by a Minneapolis police officer opened up about his final phone conversation with the love of his life, moments before her July...
All-Star pitcher gets millions for surgery that ruined career
Bobby Jenks, a former White Sox closer and Red Sox pitcher, has received a $5.1 million settlement in a medical malpractice case that allegedly led to his career being cut...
Endangered African penguins hatched at San Diego Zoo
African penguins are an endangered species. Their numbers have dropped by more than 60 percent in the past three decades and only 23,000 breeding pairs are known to exist.
Pelosi says Trump has created a 'constitutional crisis'
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she agrees with Rep. Jerrold Nadler's assessment that the US is facing a "constitutional crisis" after the White House defied subpoenas for administration officials to...
Harry's razor startup sold to Schick owner for $1.37 billion
Schick razor owner Edgewell Personal Care said on Thursday it would buy shaving startup Harry’s Inc. in a $1.37 billion cash-and-stock deal to expand in a fast-growing US grooming market....
Cockroach looks right at home on Phillippines prez's shoulder
President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines was interrupted by a cockroach that crawled up his arm during a live televised campaign rally. An aide brushed off the bug, and Duterte...
Different strokes: Study reveals how Americans like to masturbate
A whopping 84 percent of Americans are feeling themselves. That's according to a new global study of masturbation and "self-care" trends from sex toy company Tenga. Researchers surveyed 10,000 adults...
Lacey Evans survived parents' addiction, depression to reach WWE title shot
Lacey Evans is free, finally living life out from under the burdens that shaped her growing up. Evans, who will face Becky Lynch for the Raw women’s championship on May...
Scientists create bizarre form of hot 'superionic ice' using powerful lasers
Hot ice that can remain frozen at thousands of degrees of heat has been created by scientists. One of the most powerful lasers on the planet was used to make...
How Chris Hughes and Facebook co-founders were cast in 'Social Network'
Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes writes in his new op-ed for the New York Times that Facebook has become a "threat" to democracy. Wait, who is Chris Hughes? Until this week, the...
TV anchor fired for suggesting Baltimore needs a change from black female mayors
A Baltimore TV anchor has been fired after suggesting the city needed a "different kind" of mayor after three black women had held the post. Mary Bubala, 49, was fired...
Iran reportedly told proxy forces to target Americans in region
President Trump boosted the US' military presence in the Middle East after learning that Iran told some of its proxy forces that they can target Americans in the region, according...
Newest Yankees pitcher thought first MLB chance was his last
There is a bright side to all the Yankees’ injuries. It has created opportunity long-shot minor leaguers wouldn’t have had, providing dream-come-true scenarios. Nestor Cortes is the latest such story,...
UN chief warns of 'total disaster' if global warming not stopped
UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations secretary-general said the world must dramatically change the way it fuels factories, vehicles and homes to limit future warming to a level scientists call...
Chirlane McCray defends ThriveNYC mental health program as questions mount
City First Lady Chirlane McCray admitted Thursday her mental-health program, ThriveNYC, is a bureaucratic labyrinth whose progress is difficult to track. “Thrive is spread over many agencies, so it can...
Ex-CIA spy Valerie Plame is running for Congress
Ex-CIA spy Valerie Plame is running for an open House seat in New Mexico. Plame, rumored to run, made it official Wednesday when she filed paperwork with the Federal Election...
3-year-old girl locked in flaming car died from smoke inhalation, burns
The 3-year-old girl who was allegedly left by her monstrous dad to burn alive inside a chained-shut car in Queens died as a result of smoke inhalation and thermal injuries, the...
Teen at center of vaccination lawsuit catches chickenpox
The Kentucky high school senior at the center of a vaccination lawsuit has reportedly come down with the chicken pox. The teen’s lawyer told the Cincinnati Enquirer that his client...
Meghan McCain's husband slams Seth Meyers over testy Ilhan Omar exchange
"Late Night" was no laughing matter this week when Meghan McCain — and her hubby — laced into Seth Meyers for defending Rep. Ilhan Omar. The on-air spat on Tuesday’s...
McConnell's re-election campaign is selling 'Cocaine Mitch' shirts
"Cocaine Mitch" has a line on a new revenue stream. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's re-election campaign is slinging T-shirts that play on the Kentucky Republican's druggy moniker. "A year...
Ex-teacher with Parkland ties helped students fleeing Colorado school shooting
About 30 students who fled from the Colorado school during the armed attack ran to a nearby brewery where they were met by a bartender with ties to last year’s...
Ex-Playboy model's final moments of torture recalled at trial
The Philadelphia monster on trial in the slaying of a former Playboy model admitted that he left her so battered, even he could not look at her slaughtered body, according...
Starbucks may have gotten billions in free advertising from 'Game of Thrones' gaffe
Their cup runneth over. The "Game of Thrones” coffee cup gaffe may have given Starbucks $2.3 billion in free advertising — even though it didn't belong to the java giant....
Man opens grill and gets opossum surprise
Dillon M. Cozzi of North Carolina opened a drawer on his grill and found a family of opossums living inside. Cozzi’s mother alerted him to the furry invaders, and when...
New Aussie $50 bills printed with embarrassing typo
The Reserve Bank of Australia may want to use SpellCheck. An eagle-eyed observer spotted an embarrassing typo — "responsibility" misspelled as "responsibilty" — in about 46 million of the “new...
Dow tumbles again ahead of high-stakes US-China trade meeting
US stocks tumbled on Thursday, with focus on a high-stakes meeting between the United States and China that could decide the fate of a long-awaited trade deal, even as additional...
Ezekiel Elliott to pay for funeral of football phenom killed at party
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott will pay for the funeral of a 14-year-old football star who was killed at a party in Illinois after a middle school dance, according...
Michigan city worker fired for anti-Muslim post about SI swimsuit model
A Michigan city worker was fired over an anti-Muslim Facebook post about a Sports Illustrated model that he tried to cover up, insisting he was hacked. Bill Larion, 58, was...
Facebook co-founder says Zuckerberg has officially gone too far
Et tu, roommate? Chris Hughes, who helped launch Facebook with Mark Zuckerberg in a Harvard dorm room 15 years ago, on Thursday called for the company to be broken up,...
Teen who charged school shooter says he 'didn't know what the hell hit him'
Brendan Bialy, the aspiring Marine who jumped into action during the Colorado school shooting, said he desperately pumped the chest of his fallen friend after they tackled one of the...
'Rarest Beatles record in the world' hits the auction block
Lady Gaga was not the first superstar to rock raw meat. The Fab Four's "Yesterday and Today" album, often referred to by musicologists as the "rarest Beatles record in the...
The wrong Celtics point guard exploded
The Celtics point guard wants you to know he put his entire heart into this run, letting his teammates be the stars and fostering a culture that at least gave...
Kobe Bryant comparison sparked a full-on Kevin Durant panic
Kevin Durant limped, and NBA Twitter panicked. The star forward's non-contact injury immediately reminded TNT analyst Reggie Miller of Kobe Bryant's ruptured Achilles from 2013. "He thought someone hit him...
How AOC, Bernie Sanders are planning to take on credit card industry
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders will propose legislation Thursday to cap credit card interest at 15 percent. Sanders, a Democratic presidential candidate, said a decade after taxpayers bailed...
A's vs. Reds: Take Chris Bassitt and Oakland in this spot
It’s a boy! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have a son. After days of consideration, the proud parents revealed their new addition will be royally named Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. ......
Bucks fan buys Danica Patrick and friend drinks right in front of Aaron Rodgers
Danica Patrick made a new friend on Wednesday night.
The best celebrity engagement rings from 2019
Leave it to Jennifer Lopez to mark her engagement with a diamond fit for an actual queen. “That’s a pretty one,” says London Jewelers’ vice president Scott Udell of J.Lo’s...
A guide to the world’s most stunning gems
Sapphire The most famous sapphire engagement ring in recent history was given by Prince Charles to Lady Diana. Nearly three decades later, their son Prince William used the same ring...
Our Cause for Paws jewelry helps rescue dogs in peril
Apart from running one of America’s top gem meccas, London Jewelers, Candy Udell has a pet project: helping pups stay alive, healthy and happy. “I rescue dogs from all over...
'Golden Barbie' Jasmine Sanders on the jewels, gels and mists that give her that glow
When cover girl and social-media personality Jasmine Sanders was tapped for the 2019 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, she cried tears of joy. After all, landing in its pages is one...
Supermodel Paulina Porizkova bares her soul — and her body — at 54
Back in the ’80s, when Paulina Porizkova was one of the world’s highest-paid supermodels, it wasn’t unusual for her to be photographed in skimpy bikinis or down-to-there bustiers. Since announcing...
The hottest jewelry trends for summer — from amethysts to zen bracelets
Amethyst: Purple reigns on de Grisogono’s knockout hoops set with chunky violet rocks. Beads: Grazia & Marica Vozza’s multi-colored necklace proves the allure of string theory. Choker: Get haute under...
Van Cleef & Arpels collabs with artist Arthur Hoffner for eye-popping installation
What happens when a young, blowtorch-wielding artist meets the CEO of one of Europe’s great luxury jewelry houses? A kind of whimsical, insouciant alchemy, as revealed last month in Van...
Tour the world’s most glittering jewelry cities
Rome Bulgari Dress Code: Elizabeth Taylor dripping in chunky emeralds, out on the town with one of her lovers. Must-see Jewels: The Peter Marino-designed flagship (pictured) displays heritage pieces and...
Jewelry style hacks straight from the red carpet
These days, every celebrity (and her stylist) dreams of a gasp-worthy red carpet moment almost as much as a win at the awards show that follows. The canniest, most reliable...
From rainbow rocks to romantic rubies — the 2019 jewelry trends you need to try
Rare form Clockwise from top: Bulgari 18-k pink-gold necklace with mother-of-pearl and diamonds, $62,000; Paolo Costagli 18-k yellow-gold ring with diamonds, $16,000; Vhernier “Calla” 18-k rose-gold earrings, $5,900; David Webb...
BBC host Danny Baker fired after comparing royal baby to a chimp
One of Britain's best-known broadcasters was fired by the BBC on Thursday for a tweet he wrote comparing the new royal baby to a chimp. Danny Baker, 61, tweeted out...
Mom allegedly shot dead by son, 9, feared she was raising 'next serial killer'
A Michigan mom allegedly shot dead by her 9-year-old adopted son feared she was raising "the next serial killer," her family said. Pauline Randol, 51, was shot dead in her...
Social media superstars share their jewelry shopping advice
Levi Higgs As the archivist and social media manager for David Webb New York, Higgs upholds the legacy of glorious, important ornaments. Instagram followers: 59,000 Formative jewelry memory: Seeing the...
London Jewelers experts on spring baubles, wedding ring trends and must-have watches
London Jewelers vice president Randi Udell Alper on selecting and styling your bijoux for spring: Mix 'n' match shades “We always recommend piling on color, no matter the season! Our...
How to get started investing in jewelry
With Mother’s Day brunches, graduation celebrations and peak wedding season just around the corner, there’s no better time to give your loved ones a gift that keeps on giving. Bestowing...
Gabrielle Union celebrates daughter Kaavia with adorable baby clothing line
Last fall, Gabrielle Union and NBA legend Dwyane Wade welcomed their baby girl, Kaavia James — and the “LA’s Finest” actress has been obsessing about her tot’s clothes ever since. “It’s...
Four arrested in probe of slain journalist Lyra McKee
LONDON — Police investigating the killing of journalist Lyra McKee, who was shot dead by paramilitary gunfire in Northern Ireland last month, have made four arrests. The Police Service of...
Why the 'Game of Thrones' coffee gaffe was the last straw
I have been a die-hard “Game of Thrones” viewer since the beginning — or at least since water cooler buzz made the show must-binge TV on the level of “Breaking...
Plane passengers panic, climb onto wings after emergency landing
Passengers on an Aer Lingus plane that made an emergency landing opened emergency exits and climbed out onto the wings after the pilot told them to disembark quickly — mistakenly...
The best rice pudding in New York is made by this chef's mom
There's nothing like mom’s cooking — not even when you have an award-winning culinary team in your kitchen like chef Akshay Bhardwaj does. Akshay, head chef at the Michelin-starred Flatiron...
Maya McKinney, second Colorado shooting suspect, identifies as male named Alec
The second suspect in the Colorado school shooting, Maya McKinney, was listed in court records as a 16-year-old female, but identifies as a male and prefers to be called Alec....
Extreme breast milk donor has been pumping 4 years straight
This breast-feeding Portland mom has only two kids of her own, but she’s breaking records for feeding hundreds more. Along with her two daughters, Isabella, 4 and Sophia, 2, Elisabeth...
Extreme breast milk donor has been pumping four years straight
This woman’s milk production is a cut above the “breast.” Meet Elisabeth Anderson-Sierra, an extreme breast milk donor outside Portland, Oregon, who has shared over 200,000 ounces of her “liquid...
Pope issues new law requiring priests, nuns to report abuse to church
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has issued a new law requiring all Catholic priests and nuns around the world to report clergy sexual abuse and cover-ups by their superiors to...
North Korea launches another unidentified projectile: South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea on Thursday fired at least one unidentified projectile from the country's western area, South Korea's military said, the second such launch in the last...
Yankees about to get Aaron Hicks back
Aaron Hicks might be back from the lower-back injury that has sidelined him since spring training by this weekend, according to Yankees manager Aaron Boone. “I would say there’s a...
Woeful reliever's 'minor adjustments' inches him towards Yankees return
Chad Green made another start for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday night and the Yankees are eyeing him to potentially rejoin the bullpen soon. Green gave up two runs in 2¹/₃...
Yankees get reality check, finally look like a team full of backups
Truth be told, there should have been a lot more games like Wednesday night’s blowout loss to the Mariners this year for the Yankees. The Yankees have played above their...
Matters of politics, race follow Red Sox to White House
WASHINGTON — For decades, championship teams have visited the White House in a moment of ritual and tradition. Athletic excellence is celebrated, lame jokes are told and the president is...
Nets lose key assistant coach to Bulls
Nets assistant Chris Fleming is bolting Brooklyn for Chicago — and a promotion. Fleming, The Post confirmed, has reached an agreement to become the lead assistant to Bulls head coach...
Yankees may have dodged this injury bullet
Now the Yankees’ backups are getting hurt. A night after crushing a ninth-inning home run to spark a comeback win, Gio Urshela didn’t make it through Wednesday’s 10-1 loss to...
Two men shot in Soho after late-night fight
A gunman blasted two men after a fight in front of a Soho nightclub Thursday morning, police said. The suspect opened fire at about 1:40 a.m. in front of SOB's...
Steve Kerr says his Warriors were 'f--king giants'
It looks like Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr is taking a page from Liverpool manager Jurgen Kloop's playbook. After the Warriors grinded out a 104-99 victory over the Rockets...
Walmart raises minimum age to buy tobacco to 21
Walmart said Wednesday that it will raise the minimum age to buy tobacco products and e-cigarettes at its U.S. stores to 21 amid growing pressure from regulators to cut tobacco...
Students storm out of Colorado school shooting vigil in protest of politicians
Survivors of a Colorado school shooting walked out of a vigil for their slain classmate Wednesday night in protest of politicians and other groups using it as a platform for...
Amanda Knox to return to Italy for first time since acquittal
ROME — Amanda Knox is returning to Italy for the first time since she was convicted and imprisoned, but ultimately acquitted, in the murder and sexual assault of her British...
New fossil unearths dinosaur with bat-like wings
WASHINGTON -- A fossil unearthed in northeastern China of a feathered dinosaur a bit bigger than a blue jay that possessed bat-like wings represents a remarkable but short-lived detour in...
Army veteran marries girlfriend just hours before dying from cancer
A 20-year-old Army veteran from Iowa married his girlfriend five hours being dying from liver cancer. Tristin Laue, of Waverly, proposed to his then-girlfriend Tianna on Easter and married her...
Newcomer gives Mets what they need in spot start
SAN DIEGO — Wilmer Font’s mission in his spot start Wednesday was to give the Mets a few innings and keep the team competitive. To that end, the right-hander succeeded,...
AOC teases 'radical' policy proposal on Twitter
Freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez teased a “radical” policy proposal on Twitter Wednesday night, promising that she’d unveil the plan on Wednesday. “New policy proposal dropping tomorrow with a special Senate...
Newborn girl found alive in trash bin
BOCA RATON, Fla. — Florida sheriff's deputies say a newborn girl has been found alive inside a trash bin. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office says two people walking at...
Kevin Durant exits Warriors win in scary scene
Warriors (and Knicks) fans are holding their breaths. Superstar impending free agent Kevin Durant exited Game 5 of the Golden State Warriors-Houston Rockets second-round series early with a right calf...
Man in $400K GoFundMe scam indicted on six charges
The New Jersey man who allegedly conspired with his girlfriend and a homeless veteran to scam GoFundMe donors out of hundreds of thousands of dollars was indicted for the ruse...
North Korea says missile test was defensive, criticizes Seoul
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea on Thursday described its firing of rocket artillery and an apparent short-range ballistic missile over the weekend as a regular and defensive military exercise...
A Tiger Woods slam would set up controversial bettor for life
James Adducci is on the prowl for another payoff. After turning his first sports bet into an astounding $1.275 million following The Masters, the 39-year-old Wisconsin daytrader is doubling down...
Iconic NYC radio station WPLJ to leave airwaves at end of May
After nearly 50 years on the radio, iconic station WPLJ will soon be off the airwaves. “The rumors you’ve been hearing are true,” 95.5 PLJ revealed on Twitter Wednesday morning....
Shooting at Mexican protest kills 2 union leaders, injures others
MEXICO CITY — A union official accompanying protesting street vendors was shot to death Wednesday during the demonstration outside city hall in the south-central Mexico city of Cuernavaca, and another...