May 13, 2019
Kevin Durant's outlook gets worse as Warriors have no clue
OAKLAND, Calif. — Kevin Durant and DeMarcus Cousins won't necessarily return from injuries in time to play for the Golden State Warriors during the Western Conference Finals against the Portland...
Trump admin hopes to shift $1.9B in Pell Grant funds to NASA
The Trump administration hopes to direct more than a billion dollars to NASA from a surplus in a federally funded college tuition program. The White House sent a budget amendment...
Knicks guide if Zion lottery turns into nightmare
CHICAGO — The reality is the Knicks are more likely to zero in on Virginia’s D’Andre Hunter and Gonzaga’s Rui Hachimura than Zion Williamson, Ja Morant and RJ Barrett once...
WhatsApp discovers spyware that infects with just a phone call
WhatsApp says a vulnerability in the popular communications app let mobile phones be infected with sophisticated spyware with a missed in-app call alone. The Facebook subsidiary says "an advanced cyber...
Democrats rally behind Rashida Tlaib after Palestine, Holocaust comments
Democratic leaders were rushing to the defense of freshman Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib on Monday after she got blasted by Republicans — including President Trump — for comments she made about...
Victim, family members of Brink's robbery want Judith Clark's release overturned
A retired detective and the son of an armored truck guard killed in the infamous 1981 Nyack Brink's heist want the state parole board's decision to release convicted murderer Judith...
Brett Brown survives 76ers' chopping block
Changes are likely coming for the Philadelphia 76ers. But a new head coach won't be among them. Brett Brown will return for his seventh season on the Philly sidelines, managing...
State Senate looks to close loopholes that helped Eric Schneiderman avoid charges
Legislators are proposing a law to close a loophole that prevented New York’s disgraced ex-Attorney General Eric Schneiderman from being prosecuted for allegedly harassing and physically abusing four women. “The...
New ‘Corner’ restaurant coming to NoMad
A big new restaurant is coming to booming NoMad. Corner Table Restaurants, the team behind four locations of popular The Smith, will launch a “new concept” venue at 1201 Broadway...
New office space will bring the chic back to the Lower East Side
A quart of sour pickles on Grand Street costs just $8. But a single square foot of newly minted, amenities-rich office space on Delancey Street will set you back a...
Women's rights group launches campaign against legalizing prostitution
Women’s rights groups launched a campaign Monday to stop New York from legalizing prostitution, an idea that is being seriously discussed for the first time in the state capital. They...
Diane von Fürstenberg realizes dream of Statue of Liberty museum
Like Lady Liberty, she knows something about flowing gowns. Wrap-dress impresario Diane von Fürstenberg led a massive fundraising effort to build a new museum dedicated to the Statue of Liberty,...
Ocasio-Cortez chides Dems over lack of Green New Deal support
WASHINGTON - Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez told a packed room of climate change activists at an event which also featured Sen. Bernie Sanders that voting Democrat isn’t enough if they want...
Why Trump will have a hard time cutting interest rates this year
The president and the financial markets are hoping and begging for an interest rate cut this year. What are the chances of that happening?
Sinclair sports deal proving a tough sell to lenders
Sinclair Broadcasting Group’s $9.6 billion deal to acquire 21 regional sports channels may be beloved by stockholders — but lenders are less enthused, The Post has learned. Since winning the...
A-list celebs help pump $300M in funding into Impossible Foods
Silicon Valley’s hottest new veggie burger startup, Impossible Foods, is beefing up its coffers with an additional $300 million in funding, including from A-list celebs like Katy Perry. Perry, Serena...
Howard Stern says he's a new man, but don't believe him
Howard Stern, now 65 and in the legacy part of his career, has a message. “I’ve evolved,” he says. To that, I ask: Has anyone listened to his show lately?
Joe Flacco channeling Eli Manning in facing new reality
Stop us if you've heard this before: “Listen, I have so many things to worry about. I’m trying to go out there and play good football," veteran quarterback says. "[Insert...
Woman dognaps a pit bull puppy from Bronx owner
A woman dognapped a pit bull puppy after it ran away from its owner on a Bronx street, police said Monday. The dog’s owner, a 42-year-old man, was taking it...
The first year of legal sports betting has been 'fantastic'
Happy First Anniversary sports betting! One year ago on Tuesday, the high court struck down a 1992 federal law that effectively banned commercial sports betting in most states. New Jersey,...
The China factor most people are missing
While everyone has been paying attention to the battle over trade going on between the US and China, there’s another major development in the relationship between the world’s two biggest...
3 dead, 3 missing, 10 injured after Alaskan floatplanes collide mid-air
Two Alaskan floatplanes collided Monday in mid-air, killing three of the estimated 16 people onboard and injuring 10 — with at least three others missing, officials said. The planes were...
'Broadway Bandit' got wrist-slap sentence due to cancer diagnosis
The bank robber known as the “Broadway Bandit” — who allegedly returned to his life of crime last week, days after getting out of the slammer with a wrist-slap sentence...
William Barr appoints US attorney to examine origins of Russia probe
Attorney General William Barr has appointed a top Connecticut prosecutor to look into the origins of the Russia probe. US Attorney John Durham was tapped to determine if the government's...
PBS kids' show 'Arthur' premieres with gay wedding episode
The 22nd season of classic children's series "Arthur" premiered on Monday with a surprise gay wedding -- sending social media users into a tizzy. In the episode aired on PBS...
Rod Rosenstein slams James Comey as 'partisan pundit'
Rod Rosenstein criticized James Comey on Monday, claiming the former FBI director became a "partisan pundit" after leaving the government. Rosenstein's public rebuke comes two days after his departure from...
Yankees-Orioles' wacky postponement leaves confusion
Despite a soaking rain for the better part of two days, the weather had improved enough on Monday night in The Bronx that both the Yankees and Orioles thought their...
De Blasio misses deadline to hire NYCHA chair — again
Mayor Bill de Blasio and federal authorities will miss their self-imposed deadline to select the next top boss for the city's embattled Housing Authority for the second time, the administration...
Mom to testify against Ivy League son in husband's murder case
When the trial of alleged Ivy League murderer Thomas Gilbert Jr. opens in Manhattan this month, the prosecution’s star witness will be his own mom, who told The Post in...
Body of missing Florida mom discovered in warehouse freezer
The body of a Florida woman missing for nearly six years was discovered stuffed inside a warehouse freezer, a report said on Monday. The remains of 35-year-old Heather Lacey —...
'It will be insane': Knicks fans ready for their Zion party
CHICAGO — The drinks will start flowing at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Slattery’s Midtown Pub in Manhattan. Odds are, the tears will start flowing 65 minutes later. Or will...
Trump tweets well wishes to Jimmy Carter after hip surgery
President Trump on Monday wished former President Jimmy Carter a speedy recovery after the Georgia Democrat had to undergo surgery for a broken hip earlier in the day. Trump sent...
The next 13 games could make or break Mickey Callaway
WASHINGTON — Two off days following an abbreviated two-game sweep of the Marlins gave the Mets a chance to reset before facing the scuffling Nationals. But the fact remains the...
New Haven mosque fire was intentionally set, officials say
A fire that broke out at a Connecticut mosque over the weekend has been ruled an arson. “This was intentionally set,” said New Haven Fire Chief John Alston at a...
Cop cleared in NYPD corruption scandal sues city over early retirement
A former NYPD commander who was cleared of charges in the department's infamous bribery case has filed a lawsuit alleging that he was wrongly forced to retire early over the...
Trump vows 2020 win, promises not to use dirt from foreign powers
WASHINGTON - President Trump said Monday he'll win re-election in 2020 fair and square and pledged not to use dirt dug up from foreigners on his opponents. “Well, I never...
The truth about Georgia’s ‘heartbeat law’
Lysistrata, the character from the Aristophanes play of the same name, declared a sex strike to try to stop a devastating war in ancient Greece. Alyssa Milano, actress and political...
Corrupt execs cop plea over illegal donations to de Blasio campaign
Two corrupt brothers whose engineering firm was awarded millions of dollars in city contracts pleaded guilty Monday to illegally funneling cash to Mayor de Blasio’s 2013 election campaign. Husam Ahmad,...
Fake history: Rashida Tlaib’s grotesque distortion of the making of Israel
Everyone’s heard of Holocaust denial, but there’s a related phenomenon, Holocaust distortion, that involves taking undue credit for rescuing Jews, claims often made by nations that played a role in...
Couple awarded $2 billion after claiming Roundup weed killer caused cancer
A California couple was awarded more than $2 billion in damages on Monday after a jury agreed that the Roundup weed killer they had been using for more than three...
Harvard sacrifices dean to appease absurd protests
Harvard University just caved to absurd student complaints, axing law prof Ronald Sullivan as faculty dean of Winthrop House. The gripe: He agreed to serve as a lawyer for Harvey...
Ultimate humiliation for Park Slope progressives
Workers of Park Slope, unite: You have nothing to lose but your chains! At least, not the workers at the Park Slope Food Coop. Yep, there’s trouble in that progressive...
This Miguel Andujar blow feels different
How profound a depth test can the Yankees pass? They sure as heck don’t want to find out ... ... Oh, sorry. Had a little file shuffle there. The above...
The trouble with Cuomo’s war on LIRR ‘fraud’
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is blasting the fraud that’s fueling MTA overtime costs, especially at the Long Island Rail Road. But he’s left us worrying that he’s only going after the...
Family of missing Hawaii yoga instructor fears foul play
The family of a Hawaii yoga instructor who went missing on a hike fears foul play may be involved in her disappearance. Amanda Eller, 35, was reported missing Thursday after...
Rabbis and witches praying Knicks land Zion Williamson
On Tuesday night, the Knicks will learn their place in the NBA draft lottery. With a No. 1 pick, they’d get Duke superstar Zion Williamson, as well as a commodity...
Sex videos can't be used in Robert Kraft case, judge rules
A Florida judge on Monday forbid prosecutors from using Robert Kraft’s alleged rub-and-tug videos as evidence in his prostitution trial — dealing a major blow to their case against the...
Nxivm leader Raniere gets creepy on camera in 'sex lair'
Brooklyn jurors got a peak Monday into the sex-obsessed mind of Nxivm guru Keith Raniere -- and the lair where he allegedly bedded female slaves. "It's a man-den office," witness...
Health Department closes Queens yeshiva amid measles outbreak
Health officials ordered a Queens yeshiva closed Monday as New York City struggles to contain the nation's worst measles outbreak in a generation.
China blocks access to all language editions of Wikipedia
People in China are no longer able to access any Wikipedia pages from within the country — with all language editions reportedly being blocked by the Chinese government. Internet users...
Tiger Woods sued over restaurant staffer's drunk driving death
Tiger Woods is being sued by a Florida family that alleges their bartender son was overserved booze at the famed golfer's restaurant before being killed in a drunk-driving accident, TMZ...
How 'What We Do in the Shadows' got A-list celebs to cameo
It took Tilda Swinton — and a lot of creative editing — to pull together last Wednesday’s celebrity-driven episode of “What We Do in the Shadows.” The FX mockumentary series...
How all this rain will affect a relieved PGA Championship
The good news is the timing. The bad news is Bethpage Black can’t seem to play host to a major championship without rain coming to spoil the party at least...
Pit bull shot and killed by NYPD
Cops shot and killed a pit bull in the Bronx Monday afternoon when the animal lunged at them while they were responding to a report of a burglary, according to...
Parents don't regret naming kids after 'Game of Thrones' killer Khaleesi
What happens when the inspiration for your baby's name goes from feminist powerhouse to mass murderer? On Sunday’s penultimate episode of “Game of Thrones,” the platinum-locked dragon queen Daenerys “Khaleesi”...
Twitter accidentally shared user data with advertising partner
Twitter says it "inadvertently" collected iOS location data from some of its users and shared it with one of its "trusted" advertising partners — marking the fourth time in the...
Eric Trump blasts de Blasio's 'childish' tower stunt
Eric Trump blasted Mayor Bill de Blasio's actions as "simply childish" on Monday just hours after hizzoner stormed the Trump Tower lobby to hold a press conference. "The fact that...
Top NHL prospects get taste of their Rangers-Devils futures
Eventually, Jack Hughes and Kaapo Kakko will be entrenched in the Battle of the Hudson River. For now, the two star prospects expected to be taken with the top two...
Hofstra frat suspended over dog 'keg stand' video
A fraternity at Long Island's Hofstra University has been suspended from campus activities after a video surfaced that shows two members forcing a dog to drink beer, the school said....
The Biden bump is real and other commentary
From the left: The Biden Bump Is Real “Joe Biden is getting more than a bounce from his campaign launch announcement three weeks ago,” writes Josh Marshall at Talking Points...
Joe Biden says he’s open to breaking up Facebook
HAMPTON, N.H. — Joe Biden said he would be open to breaking up Facebook, a sign of the deep skepticism among many Democratic presidential contenders about the power of massive...
Last week marked record low in NYC shootings
It was No. 1 without a bullet. Last week broke the record for the fewest number of shootings in New York City in a single week since the NYPD began...
900-pound drug suspect had hole cut in home to get to court
A 900-pound man was set to be literally cut out of his house in Virginia on Monday afternoon in a huge operation to bring him to court to face drug...
Rosenstein quotes Mueller during law school graduation address
Just-retired deputy attorney general Rod Rosenstein borrowed wisdom from presidents and philosophers during his commencement address at the University of Baltimore Law School on Monday. But one sage in particular...
Lindsey Graham tells Donald Trump Jr. to ignore GOP subpoena
Senator Lindsey Graham has some advice for President Donald Trump's eldest son: Ignore a subpoena issued by the Republican-led Senate Intelligence Committee. "If I were Donald Trump Jr.'s lawyer, I...
'White Lightning' stuns again for high school 100-meter record
"White Lightning" struck again. Last month, Houston Strake Jesuit senior Matthew Boling watched his national high school record sprint get left out of the history books because of wind aid,...
Salary transparency helps close the pay gap but there's a catch
Are you being underpaid? Sharing pay data is probably the easiest way to ensure every employee gets the same pay for the same job. But new research suggests that employers...
Most health care industry profits go to drug companies
Big Pharma eats up a lion’s share of health care industry profits, according to new first-quarter financial reports — and its dominance has implications for Americans struggling to pay for...
Chick-fil-A is starting to 'imagine' vegan menu options
Chick-fil-A may eventually have to expand their slogan to “eat mor chikin or plant-based chikin alternatives.” The fast-food chain is reportedly looking into the possibility of adding more vegan options...
Robert Kraft's pal drove him to Florida massage parlor, cops reveal
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft was driven to least one of his alleged massage-parlor romps by a pal who entered the business with him — but wisely decided not...
Ex-Interpol chief’s wife gets asylum in France
PARIS — The wife of Meng Hongwei, the former Interpol president jailed in China for what she believes are political reasons, said Monday that France has saved her life and...
What it took for Kim and Kanye to have two babies via surrogate
Last week Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcomed their fourth child (whose name has not yet been revealed) into the world. He was born via surrogate. With that, Kimye's newborn...
One of the favorites withdraws from PGA Championship
This was not the time or place to test a wrist injury. Knowing that, the No. 5-ranked player in the world, Justin Thomas, withdrew from the PGA Championship on Monday,...
Costly face tattoo removals on the rise as regret sets in
Mauricio Arias wears his past on his face: Eleven tattoos cover his skin from his eyelids to his cheeks, down to his neck. Images like a bloodied knife and brass...
Man accused of stealing meat caught with steak in pants
An Ohio man was arrested after allegedly stealing a steak by placing it in his pants and walking out of a supermarket. Teyvaun Nelson-Allen of Solon was arrested earlier this...
Cardi B transformed her post-baby bod with surgery, but is it safe?
Celebs set a high bar for how a post-baby bod should look. Cardi B recently copped to having at least two cosmetic surgeries in the year since her baby, Kulture,...
Yankees World Series MVP 'shocked' by child sex abuse charges
Former Yankees World Series MVP John Wetteland appeared in court Monday for the first time since being arrested in January on charges of continuous sexual abuse of a child, maintaining his...
Trump to meet with Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping at G20 in June
President Trump said Monday he would meet with presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Xi Jinping of China at the G20 summit in Japan this June. “We’re going to be...
Widows of Iraq's war pick up the threads of fragmented lives
MOSUL, Iraq - In a workshop in a bombed-out factory in Mosul, Najlaa Abdelrahman joins scores of other women on a production line as they sew garments and try to...
Andujar back on IL as Yankees search for answers
Aaron Boone offered an uneasy smile. He knew there was more bad news coming. The Yankees’ manager was asked if he still reacts when informed about injuries — “I do...
There's a new trend among NYC's top home sales
Manhattan's supertall glass towers are on their way out with wealthy homebuyers -- and classic limestone is in. All five of the city's top home sales in the first quarter...
Scientists who pose for selfies are more trustworthy: study
It's hardly up there with the discovery of say, radium, but scientists are finding that selfies can really boost their image. "Scientists posting self-portraits ('selfies') to Instagram from the science...
Washington to offer first ‘public option’ insurance in US
SEATTLE — Washington is set to become the first state to enter the private health insurance market with a universally available public option. A set of tiered public plans will...
Nine candidates vie to fill Jumaane Williams' seat on City Council
Voters in Central Brooklyn will head to the polls Tuesday for a special election to pick Public Advocate Jumaane Williams’ replacement on the City Council. Nine candidates are running to...
ISIS still uses Instagram to promote jihad and provoke terror attacks: study
ISIS extremists still use Instagram “to promote jihad and incite support for terror attacks on the West,” according to an investigation by British newspaper The Telegraph. However, Instagram maintains terrorists...
The moment a whale bursts through the sea near unsuspecting fisherman
This fisherman has a whale of a tale. Stunning images captured the moment a humpback whale shot up through the waves -- much to the shock of a nearby fishing...
Nxivm leader accused of 'trying to break' Allison Mack
Upstate cult leader Keith Raniere reveled in “trying to break” "Smallville" actress Allison Mack with his misogynistic sex club Nxivm, a former member testified Monday. When former follower Mark Vicente...
Canada increases protections for Pacific Northwest orcas
SEATTLE — Canada has approved measures designed to protect endangered orcas in the Pacific Northwest, with some policies going further than laws recently enacted by Washington state. The Seattle Times...
Dow Jones drops over 600 points amid US-China trade war
BEIJING — Sending Wall Street into a slide, China announced higher tariffs Monday on $60 billion worth of American goods in retaliation for President Donald Trump’s latest penalties on Chinese...
IHOP slammed for Mother’s Day social media posts showing pancake-filled womb
IHOP on Sunday received scathing backlash for tweeting a sonogram image of a stack of pancakes inside a womb in honor of Mother’s Day. In what appeared to be a...
'Project Runway' host Tim Gunn backs City Council fur ban
A prominent fashionista and television personality will testify in support of a fur ban proposed by City Council Speaker Corey Johnson, The Post has learned. Tim Gunn, who hosted the...
Islamic State remnants wage hidden war of raids, killings
IRAQ — It was a chilly January evening, and Khadija Abd and her family had just finished supper at their farm when the two men with guns burst into the...
Trump says trade deal with China was 95 percent done
President Trump said Monday that a trade deal with China was “95 percent” complete before Chinese officials pulled the plug, prompting him to double down on his trade war with...
Germany split over planned climate change law
BERLIN — Germany’s environment minister on Monday backed a European proposal to virtually eliminate man-made greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century, deepening divisions within the German government over how to tackle...
Spain's 125-foot slide forced to close day after opening due to injuries
This thrill was apparently too much to handle. A 125-foot slide that links two streets in a southern Spanish town was forced to close a day after opening on Thursday...
Moon shrinking because of seismic activity, study finds
Seismic activity on the moon is causing it to shrink and wrinkle “like a raisin,” according to an earth-shattering new study. For the first time, scientists have connected moon-quake data...
Expect Pirates-Diamondbacks slugfest versus thin bullpens
When the Pirates and Diamondbacks hooked up for a series in April, Arizona took all four games. In two of those games, the Diamondbacks scored at least 11 runs and...
NYPD arrest accused triggerman behind dramatic gang execution
The accused triggerman behind a brutal gang execution in Brooklyn has been apprehended after nearly two months on the lam, the NYPD announced Monday. Donaven McDay, who was long suspected...
Why millennials plan to shop more at small businesses this year
We may be living in the age of Amazon, but millennials are craving the personal touch of small businesses, according to new research. The fascinating revelation emerged in a new...
Whoopi Goldberg is launching a new size-inclusive fashion line
The EGOT is taking the leap from New York Fashion Week front row regular to fashion entrepreneur.
Yankees place another starter on IL, call up Chance Adams
On the day the Yankees finally got Aaron Hicks back into the lineup, they lost Jonathan Loaisiga to a right shoulder strain. The right-hander was scheduled to start Monday, but...
The underrated players behind Yankees survival
Ten on my mind: 1. No single reason explains how the Yankees survived a quarter of a season associated more with MRIs than RBIs. One that has received little consideration...
Amazon to help employees start package delivery business
Amazon, which is racing to deliver packages faster, is turning to its employees with a proposition: Quit your job and we’ll help you start a business delivering Amazon packages. The...
Top NBA draft pick arrested after VIP denial, fleeing cops at concert
The Suns can only hope they spend this year's lottery pick better than they did in 2017. Phoenix forward Josh Jackson, 22, was arrested this weekend at the Rolling Loud...
Man made fake 911 calls to see cops respond: prosecutors
A Chicago man admitted making at least 10 calls to emergency dispatchers to falsely report shootings of police officers so he could watch the frantic law enforcement response, prosecutors said....
Hospital staff honors family of teen who died from 'choking' challenge
Hospital staff in Evansville, Indiana, honored the family of a teen whose organs were donated after he was critically injured doing the viral “choking” challenge. Joann Jackson Bogard revealed on...
Men also have a 'biological clock' that poses serious health risks: study
The battle of the sexes just got a lot more equalized.
Grandmother charged with dumping son's baby at firehouse
A Chicago grandmother claimed she discovered a crying newborn abandoned in the trash — but her story unraveled when it was revealed the baby actually belonged to her teenage son,...
Cryptocurrency scammer's victim gets record $75.8 million judgment
In January 2018, tech entrepreneur Michael Terpin got scammed out of $23.8 million in cryptocurrency. On Monday, May 13, it was announced that the 62-year-old Nevada resident is getting payback:...
Volleyball team celebrates title by posing naked with trophy
A women's volleyball team celebrated winning a title last week by posing naked with the trophy. Italian side Imoco Volley Conegliano stripped down after securing their third Serie A triumph...
NYPD brass tied to bribery scandal were forced to take fall: suit
Four former high-ranking NYPD cops who were forced to retire amid a bribery scandal filed a federal lawsuit Monday alleging they were denied due process to protect Mayor Bill de...
Eric Garner's sister breaks down after seeing video at cop's trial
Eric Garner’s sister became hysterical and fled an NYPD courtroom on Monday as video of her brother’s fatal arrest nearly five years ago played during the first day of the...
Bill de Blasio says decision about his 2020 bid coming 'this week'
Mayor Bill de Blasio finally committed to providing a decision about his much-teased presidential ambitions “this week,” as speculation continues to mount despite sagging poll numbers and rough headlines in...
Seal pups rescued from China traffickers released into sea
BEIJING — Animal rights groups on Saturday cheered the release of 37 spotted seal pups rescued from traffickers into the wild in northern China in a small victory for efforts...
Giants lock up two draft picks, still have big ones to go
The Giants have signed fifth-round draft picks linebacker Ryan Connelly and wide receiver Darius Slayton and re-signed defensive tackle John Jenkins. Still unsigned are No. 1 draft picks quarterback Daniel...
Man allegedly killed, mutilated cats and kittens he got online
A Missouri man killed at least 12 cats or kittens he acquired as pets on Craigslist, some of which he tortured or dismembered while they were still alive, prosecutors said....
Pilot safely lands passenger jet on its nose after front wheels fail
YANGON — A Myanmar pilot safely landed a passenger jet without its front wheels Sunday, after landing gear on the Myanmar National Airlines plane failed to deploy, the airline and...
Maryland murder victim was reportedly married to two men at once
A woman who was shot and killed in Maryland was married to two men at the same time — one a famous Ghanaian actor and the other a major Baltimore...
Yankees vs. Orioles: Loaisiga will get better of spot-starter battle
Those in the White House, top to bottom, have never been good spellers (see covfefe). On Thursday they welcomed the champion Boston Red Socks. Among the many no-shows was manager...
Yankees choose the odd man out as Aaron Hicks returns
Mike Tauchman still has options, making the Yankees' options easier to sort through. The outfielder was moved to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Monday as a precursor to activating Aaron Hicks from...
De Blasio holds press conference at Trump Tower — and gets heckled
Donald Trump’s gotten under his skin. Mayor Bill de Blasio grew hoarse shouting over the cranked-up crooning of Frank Sinatra tunes playing in the Trump Tower lobby as he tried...
Burglars flee amid wild shootout with homeowner
Police in Bowling Green, Kentucky, have released surveillance footage of a homeowner exchanging gunfire with a group of burglars. Four people were seen kicking in a door at a home...
De Blasio donor sentenced to 4 years for bribery scandal
A former City Hall fundraiser who was convicted of taking part in a massive bribery scheme in which NYPD officers were given lavish gifts that included a private junket to...
Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins confirm relationship rumors with one photo
It looks like WWE star Becky Lynch is off the market. On Sunday, the four-time women's champion appeared to confirm her relationship with wrestler Seth Rollins, following a Twitter exchange...
Vietnam imprisoning more political activists in online crackdown: report
HANOI — Vietnam has stepped up its imprisonment of political activists, Amnesty International said in a report on Monday, intensifying a crackdown that has seen the number of prisoners of...
Nxivm benefactor funneled illegal donations to win Clinton's favor: ex-cult member
Seagram's heiress and accused Nxivm benefactor Clare Bronfman tried to buy influence for the alleged sex cult by illegally raising money for Hillary Clinton’s 2008 presidential campaign, a former group...
Mike Francesa grabs early lead in next battle with Michael Kay
WFAN’s Mike Francesa had the edge over ESPN New York’s "Michael Kay Show" in the first month of the spring ratings book. Francesa was No. 1 overall in the market...
Iran sentences woman to 10 years in prison for spying for Britain
LONDON — Iran said Monday it had sentenced an Iranian woman to 10 years in prison for spying for Britain, as tension rises between Tehran and some Western countries over...
Satellites could save Americans $30 billion on internet bills
Upcoming satellite technology could lower prices for internet services, a new report predicts. Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites from Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starlink project and Jeff Bezos’ Project Kuiper could...
Gorillas hilariously try to avoid rain at South Carolina zoo
A viral video from a South Carolina zoo showed a group of gorillas behaving just like humans as they tried to take shelter from the rain. The primates at the...
Armed gang posed as single women on Tinder to lure men
Swipe right with caution. Police in San Jose, California, arrested five people for allegedly staging a series of armed robberies, assaults and carjackings by asking unsuspecting men to meet “Victoria”...
Joel Embiid immediately begins recruiting stars for 76ers
If Kawhi Leonard's already legendary buzzer-beater takes a different bounce on any of its collisions with the rim, the 76ers could be in the Eastern Conference Finals for the first...
Mike Pompeo: 'Crazy talk' to suggest Trump is soft on Russia
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said it was “crazy talk” to suggest that President Trump was going soft on Russia compared to China, North Korea and Iran — particularly in...
The main Tiger Woods worry does not look legit in PGA Championship tuneup
Tiger Woods slogged his way around rain-soaked Bethpage Black’s front nine Monday morning for his first practice session of the week in advance of the PGA Championship, which begins with...
How to see the full blue moon set to rise this weekend
On Saturday, May 18, you can see a blue moon — but don't expect it to actually be blue. The name is just what scientists call an "extra" full moon....
'Snarling' Burger King customer allegedly hid 7 syringes in vagina
You can't "have it your way" by stashing seven syringes in your vagina. A Burger King customer who caused a commotion inside the fast-food joint was arrested Tuesday in Florida...
Kacey Musgraves to fan: 'I'm not f--king drinking out of your shoe'
There once was a woman who didn’t want to drink out of a shoe. But she had so many fans, she didn’t know what to do! Kacey Musgraves risked insulting...
Pompeo: Iran is a 'major destabilizing force' in Middle East
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has called Iran a “major destabilizing force in the Middle East” and warned Tehran’s hardline mullahs that the US would do what it takes to...
Rep. Engel: New, 'ultra-left' Democrats like Ocasio-Cortez 'not my cup of tea'
Rep. Eliot Engel (D-Bronx) said leftist extremists are not his “cup of tea” during a discussion of Israel -- which have some interpreted as a jab at the freshman members...
Uber's IPO nightmare gets worse as stock tanks again
Uber’s stock went off the road on its first day of trading — and on the second day it headed off a cliff. Shares of the San Francisco-based ride-sharing app...
Man tells cops he fatally shot wife for being 'disrespectful'
A Florida man fatally shot his "disrespectful" wife at point-blank range as she sat on a couch — because she wouldn't shut up, police said. Fernando Leopoldo De Baere, 73,...
The strange Lakers 'shadow president' really calling shots
Frank Vogel wasn't the Lakers' first choice. But he was the "shadow president's." One month after the Lakers parted ways with Luke Walton, the beleaguered franchise finally ended its disastrous...
'Game of Thrones' fans unleash fury after ESPN anchor spoils episode
Warning: Spoilers from "Game of Thrones" Season 8, Episode 5 are below: Not everyone learned the fate of several "Game of Thrones" characters in real time Sunday night. While recapping...
Rugby player booted off plane for allegedly sexually harassing flight attendant
A "disgusting" rugby player delayed a 55-minute flight for over 90 minutes before being hauled off the plane for allegedly sexually harassing a stewardess. The easyJet flight, bound for Belfast,...
Author may lose book deal after shaming black transit worker
An author and self-described “social media maven” is being dropped by a publishing house after she tweeted a photo of a black transit worker eating on a train in Washington,...
How Fox's '9-1-1' filmed a fiery explosion for its season finale
The explosion of a real fire engine is the centerpiece of the season finale of Fox’s “9-1-1” (Monday, 8 p.m.). Make no mistake: CGI was not used to achieve this...
Loving son explains why his mom will never leave New York City
New York City moms know that they live in the greatest city in the world. In this Mother’s Day video, comedian Petey DeAbreu explains why his mom will never leave...
The ballpark is forgotten part of baseball-betting equation
In recent weeks, VSiN has focused on key stats for evaluating offenses (team on-base percentage), and starting pitchers (innings pitched per start, K-Rates, and home run rates at the expense...
San Francisco may ban police, city agencies from using facial recognition
SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco is on track to become the first US city to ban the use of facial recognition by police and other city agencies, reflecting a growing...
Biker gang turns bullied boy into cool kid
It’s not easy being the new kid. When a boy named Zeke was bullied for being “different” at his new school in Irwin, Pennsylvania, K-Dogs Kidz came to the rescue....
Tenured teacher accused of calling students the n-word
A New Jersey school district is fighting to fire a tenured teacher accused of calling students the n-word in class, according to a report. Bruce Bassetti was teaching seventh-grade science...
Charles Barkley adds to Joel Embiid's misery: 'Kiss my a--'
He got the last Chuckle. Charles Barkley provided one more indignity to a despairing night for Joel Embiid on Sunday, when the tears came down for the distraught 7-footer. The...
Supreme Court rules against Apple in App Store monopoly suit
Hey, Siri — get my lawyer on the phone. The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a group of iPhone owners are free to pursue an antitrust lawsuit against Apple that...
Protesters block FDR Drive traffic on first day of Eric Garner trial
A small group of demonstrators snarled Monday morning rush-hour traffic on the FDR Drive to protest Eric Garner's chokehold death — as Officer Daniel Pantaleo's administrative trial got underway at...
Geno Smith in sad backup QB battle after finding new team
Geno Smith is getting another chance to be a backup. The former Jets, Giants and Chargers No. 2 will sign with the Seahawks, ESPN.com reported Monday. Smith will compete with...
French village offering reward for deciphering 'mystery' rock
Calling all history buffs: A French village is offering a reward to anyone who can decipher an unusual inscription on a centuries-old rock located on a nearby beach. Officials in...
North, South Korean musicians hold rare joint performance
SHANGHAI — South Korean violinist Won Hyung Joon took the stage, nodded once to his North Korean soprano partner, and placed his instrument on his shoulder. With a flick of...
Doctors may be required to get patient consent for pelvic exams during surgery
Savanah Harshbarger estimates she performed as many as 10 pelvic exams last year on patients before gynecologic surgeries, feeling for fibroid tumors or other abnormalities. The Duke University medical student...
Dog disease found in Iowa that can infect people
"Multiple cases" of a bacterial disease that can be spread from dogs to humans have been confirmed in Iowa, according to health officials. The disease, canine brucellosis, stemmed from "a...
Hasidic yeshiva student may have set himself on fire inside parked car
A Hasidic yeshiva student appears to have committed suicide by setting himself on fire inside a parked car early Monday in Brooklyn, authorities and police sources said. When firefighters quashed...
Rapist attacked victim again after hospital leaked her information: suit
A sex assault victim is suing a Kansas hospital for allegedly leaking her private health information to her alleged rapist — allowing him to attack her again. The federal lawsuit...
Kentucky Derby keeps piling on Maximum Security humiliation
Luis Saez lost again. The Maximum Security jockey, who watched a Kentucky Derby crown get stripped from him after his apparent winning horse was disqualified for causing interference at the...
Reporter who refused to identify source is handcuffed as cops raid home
A California journalist is accusing cops of raiding his home and shackling him after he published information from a confidential police report. Freelance reporter Bryan Carmody said officers descended Friday...
Tiny laser-powered spacecraft could reach nearby star system in 20 years
A spacecraft so small it could fit in the palm of your hand may be the first to reach another star system in less than 20 years. Scientists have created...
Domino's launches revolting 'Hawaiian Spaghetti Pizza'
Spaghetti — oh, no. Domino's has teamed up with food manufacturer Wattie's to launch a bizarre new limited-edition "Hawaiian Spaghetti Pizza." The canned pasta and pineapple chunk pie no self-respecting...
Man arrested in deadly machete attack on Appalachian Trail
A Massachusetts man attacked two hikers with a machete in a "senseless and brutal" attack on the Appalachian Trail, killing one and severely injuring another, federal authorities said. James L....
John Daly will be an embarrassing sideshow at PGA Championship
This week, there will be a legitimate major championship at Bethpage Black. We'll also get a ridiculous sideshow, at least for the first couple of days. John Daly will rip...
Dow plunges 700 points as China hikes tariffs on US goods
An escalating trade war between the US and China threw the stock market into chaos on Monday. The Dow Jones industrial average plunged more than 700 points after China said...
Elderly woman dragged by purse thief on electric scooter
Shocking video shows an elderly woman being dragged along an Upper East Side sidewalk by a purse thief on an electric scooter in one of a pair of incidents reported...
'Game of Thrones' fans have caught another mistake
Just as "Coffeegate" was about to simmer down, "Game of Thrones" is serving up another hot screwup. Fresh off the anachronistic appearance of a modern-day java cup in Episode 4,...
Animals and golf don’t mix
What’s more relaxing than a round of golf? Some golfers have found their leisurely games interrupted by furry (and slimy) members of the animal kingdom. Check out what happens when...
'Gas leak' that forced evacuation turned out to be a stinky durian fruit
Students were forced to evacuate at an Australian university because of a suspected gas leak that turned out to be a discarded durian. Emergency crews cleared 550 people from the...
Aaron Rodgers explains 'Game of Thrones' cameo: 'I'll always be thankful'
Aaron Rodgers of House Green Bay made an appearance on Sunday's episode of "Game of Thrones"
Trump takes credit for Red Sox success after White House visit
President Trump on Monday gave a shoutout to the Boston Red Sox in the midst of their five-game winning streak, for which he is apparently taking some credit after inviting...
John Beilein hired by Cavaliers in stunning NBA move
The NBA drama continued the day after two spellbinding Game 7s. John Beilein has agreed to a five-year contract to become the next coach of the Cavaliers, ESPN.com reports. Beilein...
Cops arrest Michigan man in the middle of 'killing spree'
A Michigan man was pulled over while he was in the middle of a "killing spree" — and even showed officers photos of his victims, according to police. The 26-year-old...
Pete Alonso takes step to superstardom by following Aaron Judge's lead
Fan favorite Pete Alonso is a true Mets Fanatic now. Alonso, the rookie slugging first baseman, signed an exclusive deal this weekend with Fanatics, which bills itself as the global...
Trump warns China not to retaliate against US trade tariffs
President Trump warned China on Monday not to retaliate against the hike in tariffs he imposed last week, saying it would be “hurt very badly” if a deal is not...
China raising tariffs on $60 billion in US goods as trade tensions escalate
China announced Monday it will impose tariffs on $60 billion worth of American products starting June 1 — an apparent retaliation for President Trump’s decision to hike duties on goods...
Sri Lanka expands curfew amid growing backlash against Muslims
KINIYAMA, Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka widened a curfew on Monday after attacks on mosques and Muslim-owned businesses in the worst unrest since Easter bombings by Islamist militants and blocked...
Man stabbed 9-year-old boy with machete in Kentucky park: cops
COVINGTON, Ky. — A Kentucky man is accused of chasing three children from a Covington park and then stabbing a 9-year-old boy who fell behind. The Courier Journal reports 35-year-old...
Small bird causes beer bro to take a dive
A man in Irvine, California, filmed a funny moment when a bird wouldn’t stop flying at his friend. The real-life “Angry Bird” was so persistent, the man’s friend fell and...
How sexy college influencers are cashing in on Instagram like Olivia Jade
Olivia Jade Giannulli infamously said that she didn’t “really care about school” — though she certainly used her college experience as a marketing tool. Before becoming the poster child for...
Poodle crunches and munches his way to doggie stardom
Teemo the toy poodle has become a viral star for the way he chows down on various foods. Videos of the 4-year-old pooch snacking on broccoli, watermelon, eggs and other...
FDNY Special Operations Command Task Force run dual terror attack drill
A terrorist’s bomb has just reverberated through a Brooklyn commuter tunnel at the height of the Wednesday morning rush, clouding the already dark passage with smoke and wounding several. With...
Swedish prosecutors reopen rape case against Julian Assange
Swedish prosecutors announced on Monday that they are reopening the rape case against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange -- sparking a likely showdown with the US over who gets to try...
Saudi Arabia says 2 oil tankers damaged in 'sabotage attack'
Two Saudi oil tankers — one of which was bound for the US — were targeted early Monday in a "sabotage attack" off the coast of the United Arab Emirates,...
Ex-pastor who raped adopted daughter receives 12 years
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A former pastor who repeatedly raped his adopted teenage daughter has been given an effective 12 year prison sentence. The Knoxville News Sentinel reports prosecutors sought the...
Boy calls 911 while locked in hot car with 6 other children
WALDORF, Md. — A boy called 911 to report that he and six other children had been left in a car in Maryland with the windows rolled up and the...
Embiid's heartbreak: Tears, gal pal embrace and 'damn' The Process
There stood Joel Embiid, crouched over, his hands gripping his hair trying to fathom the shock. Then the tears began rolling down the 7-foot behemoth's stone-cold face as he left...
Rashida Tlaib criticized over 'twisted' comments on Palestine, Holocaust
Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib was criticized over the weekend by House Republicans for comments she made about Jews moving into Palestine after the Holocaust. Speaking on the Yahoo News podcast...
Relive the Knicks' unforgiving draft lottery history
It was the worst time to equal the worst mark in franchise history. Following a 13-year stretch in which the team with the NBA’s worst record held a 25 percent...
Mets prospect's long-awaited rise is finally here
For so long, the light has been stuck on red for Anthony Kay and the Mets. First in 2013, when they chose the pitcher from Long Island’s Ward Melville High...
'Like a brother': The loyal soldier behind Tiger's rebound
The very essence of who Joe LaCava is can be captured in the 15 frenetic seconds of Tiger Woods’ celebration that immediately followed his fifth career Masters victory in April....
The Mets heat is on more than just Mickey Callaway
Reset and refocus. And not just Mickey Callaway. One of the pluses of the Friday meeting with COO Jeff Wilpon, GM Brodie Van Wagenen and manager Mickey Callaway is that...
5-year-old girl falls into fire pit, suffers severe burns to face and arms
A 5-year-old girl was hospitalized over the weekend after she "accidentally tripped and fell" into a fire pit at her New Jersey home, according to officials. The child suffered second-and...
Trump continues to flip Manhattan federal courts conservative
President Trump may get the chance to turn the federal courts in Manhattan conservative. Last week, he added two more judges to the 13-judge US Court of Appeals for the...