May 30, 2019
Former MLBer turns NYIT into College World Series team
About three weeks ago, before any tournament games and before the idea things could go this far took hold, Jimmy Goelz tossed out an offhand remark about preparing for the...
Bronx man wanted by NYPD discovered locked in trunk of car
A Bronx man wanted by the NYPD was arrested in Pennsylvania on Wednesday after he was found locked in the trunk of a car, a report said. Leon Cyheime Parks,...
Subway creep accused of rubbing on teen girl is held on $3,500 bail
A suspected creep who allegedly rubbed himself on a 15-year-old girl’s face and arm while she slept on a subway train was held on $3,500 bail at his arraignment in...
Warriors didn't look the same without Kevin Durant
TORONTO — No Kevin Durant. Problem. The Warriors’ air of invincibility got crushed in Canada in the first-ever NBA Finals game north of the border, as the Raptors gritted their...
What Adam Silver thinks about Drake's sideline antics
TORONTO — NBA commissioner Adam Silver addressed his concern with Drake’s eccentric sideline theatrics and the league’s recent discussion with the Raptors about the team’s superfan. Silver revealed the league...
Louisiana's Democratic governor signs abortion ban into law
BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana's Democratic governor signed a ban on abortion as early as six weeks of pregnancy Thursday, a move that puts him squarely in line with the...
Alabama executes man for Christmastime slaying of pastor
ATMORE, Ala. — A man convicted of killing a country preacher during a 1991 robbery was put to death by lethal injection in Alabama on Thursday, weeks after he avoided...
'Automatic' habits ruining baseball
One can almost hear Vin Scully: “Down to their final out of the 1986 World Series, the Mets will have Robinson Cano bat for Mookie Wilson.” I was unaware that...
MLB's attendance problem is getting worse
NEW YORK — The Tampa Bay Rays and Miami Marlins drew 12,653 Wednesday night — combined. Baltimore, Cincinnati, Minnesota and Tampa Bay set stadium lows this year. Kansas City had...
Blues forward suspended one game for vicious hit
ST. LOUIS — Blues forward Oskar Sundqvist has been suspended for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final for delivering an elbow to the head of Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk....
Japanese fans aren't getting Ohtani-Kikuchi matchup
SEATTLE — Brad Ausmus disappointed countless Japanese baseball fans Thursday with one decision. "Japanese baseball fans don't like me right now. Tell them I'm sorry," Ausmus said jokingly. The first-year...
Kin of missing Connecticut mom blocks estranged hubby from seeing kids
The estranged husband of a missing Connecticut woman tried to visit their five kids at his mother-in-law’s Upper East Side apartment Wednesday night — but was turned away by security...
How this mob boss orchestrated a bloodless coup from prison
The leadership of one of New York’s Five Families, the Lucheses, changed hands thanks to a bloodless coup orchestrated from prison, mob-trial testimony revealed this week. Imprisoned-for-life Mafia boss Vittorio...
Trump denies knowing about directive to hide USS McCain
President Trump insisted on Thursday that he had no knowledge of a White House directive to keep the warship USS John S. McCain “out of sight” during his state visit...
Real estate broker Robert Futterman says he won't sit idly by after firing
Robert K. Futterman doesn’t need rehab, he needs a hug. As The Post reported Wednesday, the star broker was fired “for cause” on Tuesday because he had been behaving “erratically,”...
$90M lawsuit aims to nail Carranza for false denials of anti-white bias
Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza’s denials of anti-white bias at the Department of Education will be “proven to be lies,” said the lawyer representing three executives in a $90 million suit....
Mike D'Antoni halts contract extension talks with Rockets
Rockets head coach Mike D'Antoni ended talks geared toward a new contract, ESPN and the Houston Chronicle reported Thursday. D'Antoni remains under contract for next season, which will be his...
Navy SEAL accused of killing ISIS prisoner released ahead of trial
A Navy SEAL accused of killing an Islamic State prisoner in Iraq in 2017 was released from custody Thursday ahead of his murder trial. Military judge Aaron Rugh freed Special...
#MeToo tomes front and center at BookExpo
Captain Underpants author Dav Pilkey, comedian-actress Jenny Slate and Jennifer Weiner were all drawing long lines as the BookExpo moved into high gear at the Javits Convention Center Thursday. Pilkey’s...
Inside Enterprise Operations -- NYPD’s secret, sprawling Rap Unit
Remy Ma thrilled the hundreds of fans who packed Irving Plaza last year for a concert that featured surprise cameo appearances by more than a half-dozen other New York rappers....
Haney suspended for 'insensitive comments' about women's golf
NEW YORK — Swing coach Hank Haney has been suspended from the SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio channel because of saying on his show that a Korean would probably win the...
Edwin Diaz's struggles have Mets bullpen in crisis mode
LOS ANGELES — It is not yet panic time, but it’s getting closer for Edwin Diaz and the Mets. Brodie Van Wagenen mortgaged a part of the team’s future to...
Gannett holds merger talks with Gatehouse Media
USA Today publisher Gannett held merger talks with Gatehouse Media, according to a report, which sent stocks of both newspaper companies surging on Thursday. Gannett closed at $7.75, up 1.6...
Warner Chappell Music acquires Gene Autry Music Group
Warner Chappell Music announced on Thursday that it has acquired the 1,500-plus songs of the Gene Autry Music Group. The “Singing Cowboy’s” catalogue includes the holiday standard “Here Comes Santa...
Man trapped to neck in wet soybeans rescued from grain silo
An Ohio man on Thursday was trapped up to his chin in a silo filled with wet soybeans for nearly three hours before being rescued by authorities. The man became...
'Frankie and Johnny' review: More than skin is bared in tender revival
His-and-her nudity is front and center in “Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune” — but this rom-dram’s success isn’t measured in flesh alone. Audra McDonald and Michael Shannon...
NYC to have more early polling sites for upcoming elections
ALBANY-- The New York City Board of Elections agreed to dramatically increase the number of early polling sites across the five boroughs preceding the Nov. 5 election -- heeding complaints...
UFC women’s champion carjacked in Brazil
UFC women’s strawweight champion Jessica Andrade was carjacked at gunpoint in Brazil, according ESPN. Andrade, who was driving with her wife, Fernanda Gomes, early Thursday morning also posted about it...
2 adults, teen found dead in home in 'suspicious' incident
Two adults and one teenager were found dead in a Virginia home Wednesday morning and investigators are now calling the mysterious incident “suspicious.” The Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office said it...
Kim Jong Un reportedly executed officials after failed US summit
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un carried out a deadly purge following a failed February summit with President Trump in Vietnam, executing five people, including the country’s special envoy to...
Tiger Woods' comeback not as amazing as this PGA Tour pro's
DUBLIN, Ohio — Nobody in the Memorial field this week — not Tiger Woods, not anyone — has come further from a harrowing journey in the past year than Bud...
E-sports team co-owned by Drake wants to raise $25M in new funding round
The Toronto Raptors isn’t the only team rapper Drake is cheering for right now. Drake’s competitive gaming team, 100 Thieves, is also going for the gold by raising a fresh...
Indiana’s abortion law was a moderate move
There is a lot of talk about red-state abortion extremism these days, but Indiana’s most recent attempt to honor and protect prenatal children was actually quite modest. Under a law...
'Ain't Too Proud' star Derrick Baskin made up résumé to get auditions
Fake it till you make it. And Derrick Baskin ain’t too proud to admit he did just that: submitting a résumé of nonexistent theater credits two decades before landing the...
Nxivm captive created her own newspaper while stuck in room for two years
A member of the Nxivm cult who was allegedly held captive in a room with only a pad of paper and a pen for two years became so desperate that...
Drake begins trolling of Warriors in a Dell Curry Raptors jersey
It didn't take long for Drake to make his presence known at the NBA Finals. The Toronto Raptors superfan and rapper got right down to his trolling ways by showing...
Kevin Durant forecast for NBA Finals just got dimmer
TORONTO — Kevin Durant has flown 2,300 miles apparently just to watch. Durant must practice before he plays in the NBA Finals. Warriors coach Steve Kerr revealed at Thursday’s morning...
De Blasio’s bail reform bid for ‘woke’ cred puts you at risk
Mayor Bill de Blasio recently announced a plan to triple the number of teen defendants released without bail in a move likely aimed at one-upping his archrival, Gov. Andrew Cuomo,...
What to do and how to visit Disney's Galaxy's Edge
Disney's new "Star Wars"-themed land will blow your mind into a galaxy far, far away. Galaxy's Edge goes live at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., on Friday, May 31. The salivating...
Kansas senator suffers ankle injury while hiking in Arizona
PHOENIX — Kansas Sen. Jerry Moran's office says the 65-year-old has suffered an ankle injury while hiking on a mountain in Phoenix. Moran spokeswoman Morgan Said said the Republican injured...
Why Netanyahu’s troubles won’t derail Team Trump’s peace push
As Israel gears up to a surprise election, the US-led peace plan touted as the “Deal of the Century” seemed to suffer a major blow. But don’t write off the...
Yankees' Didi Gregorius return scenario still has hurdle to clear
Didi Gregorius may want to find his passport. Seven and a half months removed from Tommy John surgery, Gregorius could be back in pinstripes as soon as next week’s road...
A fitting tribute to the 9/11 rescue and recovery workers
On May 30, 2002, the cleanup of Ground Zero finally ended, nearly nine months after the terrorists struck. Thursday, 17 years later, brought the dedication of a memorial to those...
Trump announces escalating tariffs on Mexico over migrant surge
President Trump said Thursday that his administration will impose tariffs on Mexico until the country somehow stops the flow of migrants coming across the US-Mexico border. Trump said on Twitter...
De Blasio’s never-ending racket
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s drive to sell City Hall was even more naked than you knew. Kudos to The City for forcing disclosure of fresh and damning details from the...
Record season puts Fordham on college baseball's biggest stage
Kevin Leighton knew reaching the NCAA Tournament was big. But he didn’t know just how significant it was to Fordham until he finished dinner Saturday night and picked up his...
Flame-throwing is no way to lead the schools
Bad enough that a lawsuit from three former city Department of Education officials paints Chancellor Richard Carranza as racially biased. Worse yet, Carranza’s own words seem to confirm it. As...
Tony Awards favorites: 'Ain’t Too Proud' could pull off upset win
Broadway’s roaring into the homestretch with the Tonys next weekend, and I’ve never seen so many nervous people in Shubert Alley. Many races are up in the air, which should...
Meet the NYPD's badass bee cops
The NYPD's bee whisperers are making quite the buzz. One member of the two-man-led bee unit shocked the public when he sucked up a swarm with a hose in the...
Student at elite school smeared as racist over Instagram post: suit
A Manhattan couple is suing the elite Spence School, saying the Upper East Side all-girls academy bought into a "Mean Girls"-like scheme by a pair of classmates to brand their...
Cuomo signs bill lifting ban on 'gravity knives'
ALBANY — Gov. Cuomo signed a new law Thursday living the ban on the possession of “gravity knives” — or pocket knives. The ban had been in place since 1958....
'Jeopardy!' champ James Holzhauer cruises to 31st straight win
The seemingly unbeatable "Jeopardy!" champion pulled off yet another win. James Holzhauer emerged victorious once again during Thursday night's episode of the storied game show. The professional sports gambler from...
Jordan Spieth's maddening fight to resurrect golf career
DUBLIN, Ohio — Despite the questions that persist as he’s been mired in the worst slump of his young career, Jordan Spieth is not washed up. Even though he’s won...
Funk master George Clinton's retirement plans: A trip to space
But first he'll hit Central Park Summerstage for the “One Nation Under a Groove” farewell tour on Tuesday.
Ray Shero hopes Devils' draft choice reinvigorates Rangers rivalry
BUFFALO — He might be at the front of the line with the No. 1-overall pick at the NHL draft on June 21, but rest assured Devils general manager Ray...
‘Kai the Hitchhiker’ gets 57 years for New Jersey lawyer's murder
One-time Internet sensation "Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker" was sentenced Thursday to 57 years in prison for beating a prominent New Jersey lawyer to death in 2013. Caleb “Kai” McGillivary, 30,...
City Council members call for pulling license of trash hauler linked to murder
Two top city councilmen are demanding the agency that regulates the private trash hauling business to shut down the operation owned by William Formica, the Staten Island power player implicated...
Yankees have taken culture of next man up to ridiculous level
Imagine removing Kevin Durant, perhaps the best basketball player in the world, and having a team good enough to keep on winning. Imagine removing Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, two...
Model's bathroom selfie goes viral for all the wrong reasons
A woman's cheeky bathroom selfie has gone viral for all the wrong reasons — after her followers spotted something unusual in the mirror. Model Paula Sophia posed in a PrettyLittleThing...
Hillary Clinton will give keynote speech at cyber defense summit
Former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton will serve as a keynote speaker at the Cyber Defense Summit 2019, the cybersecurity company FireEye announced on Thursday. "We are pleased to announce...
'Tootsie' star Santino Fontana's style muse was Bernadette Peters
Santino Fontana is no stranger to competition. He’s been up for plenty of awards, including a Tony this year for his starring role in “Tootsie.” But he didn’t expect his...
Ocasio-Cortez and Ted Cruz actually agree on lobbying reform
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez offered to "make a deal" with Texas senator Ted Cruz on Thursday after the diametrically opposed politicians actually agreed with each other on lobbying reform. The Democratic socialist...
De Blasio's Brooklyn-Queens streetcar plan faces funding woes
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s $2.7 billion streetcar plan to connect the Brooklyn and Queens waterfronts appears headed on a road to nowhere. Reps from the city’s Department of Transportation and...
John T. Earnest pleads not guilty to new charges in synagogue shooting
SAN DIEGO — The sole suspect in a fatal shooting at a Southern California synagogue pleaded not guilty to federal hate crimes and other charges Tuesday. John T. Earnest entered...
Pirates broadcaster says Derek Dietrich's grandfather is 'rolling in his grave'
Cincinnati Reds infielder Derek Dietrich is on an incredible hot streak, and Pittsburgh Pirates broadcaster John Wehner doesn't appreciate the way he's handling it. Wehner invoked Dietrich's dead grandfather, longtime...
Gorsuch stands up for civil liberties and other commentary
Libertarian: Gorsuch Proves His Independence Critics paint him as an enemy of individual freedom, but Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch proved Tuesday that “he is unusually sensitive to abuses of...
More than half of Americans say they've had a 'taboo' crush
Does knowing you can’t be with someone make them more desirable? One in four Americans are currently crushing on somebody who is completely “off-limits”, according to new research. Additionally, seven...
US military researching whether fish can serve as underwater spies
Who better to know if something fishy is going on? The federal Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is conducting research to determine whether various forms of sea life —...
The Rangers' rebuild is reaching its most hectic chapter
BUFFALO — The next four weeks might prove to be some of the most important in recent Rangers history, and the club knows it. The front office was all up...
Yankees-Red Sox postponed due to gloomy forecast
The Yankees and Red Sox will have to wait to resume their rivalry. Thursday night's game in The Bronx was cancelled in the late afternoon due to a gloomy forecast,...
All the angles to consider in Warriors-Raptors series
Finally! The 2019 NBA Finals begin Thursday night with heavy series favorite Golden State visiting surprise entry Toronto (ABC, 9 p.m.). Bettors have had plenty of time to make their...
Mom gives birth in front seat of her car, son gets it all on camera
A Nevada woman gave birth in the front seat of her car while driving to the hospital -- and her 11-year-old son caught the whole thing on his cellphone. Rudy...
City Council pledges overhaul of public cemetery on Hart Island
Often abandoned by their families and disdained by society, scores of New Yorkers stricken with HIV/AIDS found their final resting place in mass graves on a barren dot in the...
Ultra-processed food linked to early death, health problems: scientists
A poor diet could have grave consequences. People who consume a large amount of heavily-processed foods are at risk for early death and a greater chance of having a heart...
Video shows over 1,000 asylum seekers come over Texas border
More than 1,000 migrants were taken into custody after illegally crossing the border near El Paso, Texas, early Wednesday — a new record for a single group of asylum seekers,...
Mike Anderson adds another Queens native to St. John's staff
Mike Anderson’s staff is now complete, and it is heavy on experience. The new St. John’s coach made his last assistant coach hire by bringing aboard Steve DeMeo on Thursday,...
Bernie Taupin: 'Rocket Man' lyrics aren't a David Bowie rip-off
Bernie Taupin is the ultimate songwriting wingman, penning the words that Elton John would set to music for such golden-era gems as “Honky Cat,” “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” and “Don’t...
NY state barely cracks top 20 for jobs, NYC is even worse
As if you needed another reason to leave New York City. The US has seen notable job growth recently, with over 263,000 new jobs in April alone and the lowest...
Ariana Grande's sudden 'tomato allergy' is actually very common
Your favorite food may soon turn on you. Superstar Ariana Grande cancelled two shows this week when she “had an unfortunate allergic reaction to tomatoes and my throat pretty much...
Dad reaches historic paid leave settlement with JPMorgan Chase
JPMorgan Chase on Thursday agreed to pay a bombshell $5 million to hundreds of men who claimed they weren't given the same paid leave as women when they became parents....
Uber posts $1B loss in its first quarter as a public company
Ride-hail giant Uber lost more than $1 billion in its first quarter as a public company. Though the eye-popping figure had been expected by investors, the company also confirmed Wall...
Man caught on camera beating Lyft driver surrenders to cops
The man who was caught in a now-viral video viciously attacking his Lyft driver after demanding that the cabbie drive faster on the way to a Queens hospital has turned...
Researchers have found new way to bring oxygen to Mars
One of the biggest issues with putting astronauts on Mars for any length of time is the planet's weak atmosphere and the lack of oxygen needed to sustain life. Astronauts...
Boy plummets 30 feet from roller coaster at theme park
A mom "screamed hysterically" as her 6-year-old son dangled from a roller coaster Thursday before falling 30 feet to the ground. Stunned eyewitnesses reported seeing the boy fall from the...
'Junior' Guzman-Feliz's blood-soaked clothes shown in trial
Bronx jurors got a glimpse on Thursday of the blood-soaked clothes Lesandro "Junior" Guzman-Feliz was wearing when he was hacked to death by knives and a machete last June --...
Comedian Jim Gaffigan gives up Hot Pockets for drama roles
For three decades, stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan has worked hard for the funny. But a string of dramatic movie roles are taking his career down a different path. He plays...
Who will win Finals MVP? Take a look at these four players
With the NBA Finals set to begin on Thursday night in Toronto, here are the best bets to win the series MVP award (odds courtesy of Westgate SuperBook in Las...
Filipino bill would require students to plant 10 trees to graduate
A new bill passed by lawmakers in the Philippines' House of Representatives would require students to plant 10 trees each — or risk not graduating. The legislation, called "Graduation Legacy...
Late run saves Tiger Woods' opening round at the Memorial
DUBLIN, Ohio — Tiger Woods wanted more out of his opening round at the Memorial on Thursday, but he still posted a respectable 2-under 70 in his first competitive round...
Trump hails Air Force Academy's Class of 2019 at graduation
President Trump on Thursday told the US Air Force Academy’s graduating Class of 2019 that thanks to their training and education they would always be ready to defend America and...
US officials to put off oil leases near sacred tribal land
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — US Interior Secretary David Bernhardt has agreed to put off oil and gas leasing for a year on land that Native Americans consider sacred surrounding Chaco Culture...
Police K-9 adopted after losing leg, job to cancer
A former Massachusetts police K-9 forced into retirement after losing its leg to cancer has found a new home, officials said Wednesday. The three-legged Bloodhound, Blue, was diagnosed in April...
MLB examining netting policy after Cubs fan hospitalized by foul ball
HOUSTON — Major League Baseball said Thursday it will keep examining its policy on protective netting at stadiums a day after a young fan was struck by a foul ball...
The stressful lives of whales can be measured by their mouths
PORTLAND, Maine — Whale researchers in New England believe they’ve found a new way to measure the amount of stress felt by whales when they experience traumas such as entanglements...
Ocasio-Cortez slams ex-Congress members who take lobbyist jobs
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Thursday took an apparent shot at Joe Crowley, the former congressman who took a job with a high-profile Washington lobbying firm after she defeated him in...
Google has more temp, contract workers than actual employees
Welcome to 2019, the era of the “shadow workforce.” A wide array of temps, contractors and contingent workers are playing an increasingly large role in offices across the globe. As...
Cuomo, de Blasio blow off somber 9/11 ceremony for the Glade memorial
They couldn’t be bothered. Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio blew off a solemn dedication ceremony Thursday for a memorial to those who died from toxic exposure to...
Browns officially begging Odell Beckham: 'I just want to see him'
Disclaimer: Odell Beckham is within his rights to skip voluntary OTAs. So the Browns can't punish him for doing exactly that. They can only beg that he eventually show up,...
Couple adopts 6 siblings who spent nearly 5 years in foster care
A Pennsylvania couple adopted a group of six siblings who had spent nearly five years in foster care. Steve and Rob Anderson-McLean of Pittsburgh said they were inspired to take...
Man shows wife's severed head as he turns himself in for her murder
A husband astonished cops by turning himself in for killing his “cheating” wife — and then taking her decapitated head out of his bag. When Abhijit Das surrendered himself in...
Bullying increases chances of adult obesity, study says
We know that adolescent bullying can have long-lasting effects on a child psychologically, but a new study in the journal Pediatric Obesity reveals that it can also negatively impact their...
Rangers and Mike Minor will handle woeful Royals
Dazed and confused ... Mayor de Blasio’s fight against “toxic whiteness” in city schools is confusing America’s heartland. Greg Guelcher, vice chair, Democratic club: “For Iowans, you say ‘toxic whiteness’...
Warriors guard has unique view of Kevin Durant-Kyrie Irving free agency
TORONTO — Quinn Cook, the Warriors' backup point guard out of Duke, can’t confirm where his two buddies, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, will land this summer, but he can...
Ex-college soccer player threatened to kill 45 athletes over gambling losses: feds
A former Massachusetts college soccer player who was a prolific gambler sent death threats to 45 professional and amateur athletes he blamed for his losses — including some that included...
Marco Rubio: Don't let China's spies near the NYC subway
If you asked New Yorkers how they would feel about riding in subway cars made in China, I’m sure they would be as enthusiastic as they are about the New...
Cardinals putting Patrick Mahomes hype on Kyler Murray
It was an almost inevitable rite of passage for Kyler Murray, and it happened even before OTAs finished. The Patrick Mahomes comparisons are here. Both quarterbacks have noted arm strength...
'Big Little Lies' Season 2: Meryl Streep is on to these ladies
The action in HBO's "Big Little Lies" Season 2 picks up nine months after the murder of Perry Wright (Alexander Skarsgard). Here's a sneak peek at what to expect: As...
Death row inmate convicted of killing pastor set to be executed
An Alabama inmate whose life was extended by a court battle over his death warrant is set to be executed by lethal injection. Christopher Lee Price, who was sentenced to...
New York school district launching nation's first facial recognition program
A western New York school district will become the first in the country to launch a facial recognition system that it says will keep kids safe in the wake of...
Cosmonauts take spacewalk outside International Space Station
MOSCOW — Two Russian crewmembers on the International Space Station ventured into open space Wednesday to conduct scientific research and help maintain the orbiting outpost. Oleg Kononenko and Alexey Ovchinin...
Ocasio-Cortez tells Trump to 'cough up' financial records
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called on President Trump to "cough up the receipts" of his financial dealings in response to a tweet from the president declaring that special counsel Robert Mueller's...
Was this cough at Tampa City Council meeting really a vulgar insult?
What we do know for sure: There was a cough. What we don't know for sure is whether there was a little something extra at the end of it. A...
'Awful:' Greek basketball fans driving Rick Pitino crazy
ATHENS, Greece — Panathinaikos coach Rick Pitino has criticized fans of the Greek club for smoking and lighting flares during games, saying they are showing a lack of respect for...
'Rambo: Last Blood' trailer: Is Stallone's iconic action hero dying?
Sure, the new trailer for "Rambo: Last Blood" starts with Sylvester Stallone in a rocking chair — but the 72-year-old is not done battling bad guys just yet. A moody...
Former Sen. Thad Cochran of Mississippi dead at 81
JACKSON, Miss. — Former US Sen. Thad Cochran, who served 45 years in Washington and used seniority to steer billions of dollars to his home state of Mississippi, has died....
Why millennials are flocking to astrology
Of the many things millennials are blamed for — trigger warnings, micro-aggressions, safe spaces, and the so-called “Coddling of the American Mind” — comes a natural outgrowth: a major resurgence...
NYPD cop tried to cover tracks in murder-for-hire plot by smashing iPhones: court docs
The NYPD cop who allegedly hired a hit man to knock off her estranged husband and her boyfriend’s daughter has been indicted. Disgraced cop Valerie Cincinelli was hit with two...
Meghan McCain blasts Trump over USS John S. McCain scandal
Meghan McCain on Thursday accused President Trump of creating an atmosphere in the military in which service members are afraid to display the name of her late father, Republican Sen....
Teacher guilty of classroom sex with teen is sprung from prison
A former Ohio middle school teacher convicted of having sex with a 14-year-old inside a locked classroom is out of prison — after trying twice unsuccessfully to be sprung early,...
Soccer team's stripper party got a little weird
Seventh-division Spanish soccer celebrations are just as odd as you might think. After winning on Saturday to earn promotion to the sixth tier of Spanish soccer, Esportiu Llanca decided to...
'Rocketman' star Taron Egerton: I'm not just copying Elton John
As Taron Egerton embarked on the timeless flight of musical fantasy that is “Rocketman,” Elton John encouraged the actor playing him to find his own voice. “He told me very...
John Calipari's son may want out of Kentucky
This could get awkward. John Calipari's son, Brad, may be leaving Kentucky after entering the NCAA transfer portal on Thursday, according to ESPN. The younger Calipari, a junior walk-on guard,...
D'Angelo Russell spotted in Vegas with WNBA star Kelsey Plum
D'Angelo Russell's summer is off to a hot start. The Nets point guard, who is a restricted free agent this July, is said to be dating WNBA star Kelsey Plum,...
Storm chaser proposes to boyfriend in front of massive tornado
Their love can weather any storm. A meteorologist found the perfect, if not perilous, backdrop to propose to his boyfriend on Tuesday -- popping the question in front of a...
Subway brake bandit indicted for stalling 700 commutes
Accused subway saboteur Isaiah Thompson — who authorities say caused more than 700 commute-crushing subway delays — has been indicted for yanking the emergency brake of a subway car. The...
Tony Robbins' book shelved after sex harassment claims
It may be the end of the road for "The Path." Self-help guru Tony Robbins' forthcoming book has been shelved amid allegations he sexually harassed fans and staffers, according to...
10-month-old dies at daycare after choking on pine cone
A 10-month-old boy choked to death on a pine cone at a North Carolina daycare, according to reports. Areon Ellington was dropped off at the A Hug A Day Daycare,...
Parker Posey just spent $1.5M on a cute walk-up apartment
Unlike her character Darla Marks in the 1993 cult classic film “Dazed and Confused” -- a rising high school senior who bullies and hazes a group of soon-to-be freshman girls...
School aide busted with loaded gun, drugs during home raid: cops
A Harlem school aide was busted with a loaded gun, ammo and drugs when authorities raided his home as part of a larger investigation, police said. Nicholas Banks, 26, who...
Clippers are really obvious about their Kawhi Leonard fantasy
The Kawhi Leonard sweepstakes have jumped the shark a full month before even starting. Even as Leonard has led the Raptors to the NBA Finals, other teams still seem to...
The Little Murder-Maid: Killer Disney princess denies slay role in newly revealed tape
Newly obtained interrogation tapes show an ex-Disneyland princess denying she had any connection to her then-fiancé's twisted double murder plot to pay for their wedding. “The truth is, I did...
Records reveal alleged family killer's obsession with Bulgarian camgirl
A Florida man accused of killing his family after stealing $200,000 to fund a depraved online relationship with a Bulgarian camgirl sent her sex toys and clothing that she wore...
France moves forward with bill to restore Notre Dame to original glory
The roof of the fire-ravaged Notre Dame Cathedral may not be converted into a swimming pool or a greenhouse after all: Government officials this week okayed a bill mandating that...
People are spending less time on Facebook, more on Instagram: report
Are Americans spending less time on Facebook? Although active user counts continue to rise on CEO Mark Zuckerberg's popular platform, a new eMarketer report shows that average time spent on...
SummerStage concert series to debut new and improved Central Park venue
If you're heading to Central Park for a concert this summer, you'll notice some changes at Rumsey Playfield. The City Parks Foundation's SummerStage series — which will open Saturday with...
China will stop buying American soybeans as trade talks stall
China will stop buying American soybeans as the trade war between the world’s two largest economies escalates — potentially dealing another blow to beleaguered US farmers. China, the world’s largest...
South African president's new cabinet is 50 percent women
JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s president on Wednesday named a trimmed-down cabinet that is 50 percent women, making the country one of the few in the world to be “gender-balanced.” President...
Malaysia leader: Wealthy countries dumping trash here is ‘grossly unfair’
TOKYO — The practice of advanced countries such as the US, Canada and Japan sending their non-recyclable waste to poorer countries is “grossly unfair” and should stop, Malaysian Prime Minister...
The microbes in your body might predict your future health
We share our bodies with trillions of microbes that are critical to staying healthy, but now scientists are getting a much-needed close look at how those bugs can get out...
Man attacked worker over sawdust left on Porsche: cops
A Connecticut hothead caused quite a dust-up when he discovered sawdust on his prized Porsche, police said. When Francisco Hidalgo, 35, of Norwalk, went to move his ride on Tuesday,...
Social media mourns death of Leo, the 'Pet Sematary' cat
Leo, the poster boy for the horror flick “Pet Sematary,” has died. His passing was noted Thursday on his Instagram account, which, started by his owner Kirk Jarrett’s 12-year-old daughter,...
Bronx middle school teacher charged with raping 13-year-old student
A Bronx middle school teacher who allegedly forced himself on a 13-year-old student has been charged with rape, police said Thursday. Jonathan Pol, 28, a teacher at the Mott Hall...
Ailing woman wants kidney transplant to outlive pedophile who killed daughter
An ailing great-grandmother says she’s desperately in need of a kidney transplant — because she’s determined to outlive the pedophile who killed her daughter in Michigan 52 years ago, according...
Ramen noodles could put handymen out of a job
Add this to the list of coolest party tricks. A repairman from Qingdao, China, went viral after sharing his unique method for fixing household items. From sinks to bowls, there’s...
Rep. Steve King stirs controversy again with latest remarks about 'civilization'
Rep. Steve King, who has been rebuked by the House for comments about white supremacists, said assuming all cultures are equal devalues the Founding Fathers. "If we presume that every...
WWE star: I chased down drunk driver after hit-and-run
WWE star Rachael Evers revealed how she was the victim of a hit and run by a drunk driver while traveling home from work. The 26-year-old is one of the...
Home Depot heroes build walker for toddler with muscle condition
Home Depot offered more than building supplies to Logan Moore. The 2-year-old has a condition called hypotonia, which weakens his muscles and leaves him unable to walk on his own....
Google Maps now shows speed limits in more than 40 countries
Almost six years after Google’s purchase of the Waze navigation app, one of the features previously exclusive to the latter now appears to be a staple of Google Maps in...
Substance abuse among veterans is getting worse
More US military veterans are struggling with substance abuse and half of returning service members who need mental health treatment don't seek out care, according to newly released data. According...
Butcher knife-wielding robber attempted to flee on jitney bus: cops
Police arrested a New Jersey woman as she attempted to flee on a jitney-style bus from holding a clothing store up with a butcher knife. Nicole Travers, 32, allegedly tried...
Vegan blogger eating meat after diet caused 'early menopause'
A former vegan who lived off a gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, meat-free and refined sugar-free diet has ditched the plant-based regime and started eating burgers. Virpi Mikkonen, 38, claims her vegan...
Scripps National Spelling Bee 2019: How to livestream tonight
Bee there. The 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee buzzes to a close Thursday night. Young spellers have been competing since Monday for the privilege of taking part in today's final...
World Health Organization will no longer categorize transgender as mental disorder
The World Health Organization will no longer categorize transgender people as having a mental disorder, according to reports. “Gender Identity Disorder” was removed from the organization’s classification of diseases as...
Terrifying tornado crosses directly in front of car
Why did the tornado cross the road? To get to the other side — of Kansas. Watch the intense moment a driver in Lawrence, Kansas, experiences a storm head-on as...
Acting defense secretary denies he hid USS McCain during Trump visit
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan torpedoed a report that he was aware of a directive to US Navy officials that the White House wanted the USS John S. McCain "out...
Google Assistant contractors slam company as 'white-collar sweatshop'
Google's use of artificial intelligence to power many of its products, including its Google Assistant, inspires awe and praise. Although the Assistant can book a restaurant reservation and translate live...
Mom describes vacation-from-hell after savage beating at luxury resort
A Delaware mother’s Dominican Republic getaway with her husband and best friends turned into a hellish nightmare when she was beaten unconscious during an eight-hour-long “savage attack” at a resort...
DeMar DeRozan is the tragic hero of Raptors' greatest triumph
By nearly any stat you can think of, DeMar DeRozan is one of the best players in Raptors franchise history. He's the all-time leader in games and minutes played, points...
World Trade Center contractors indicted for 'pay-to-play' scheme
A trio of crooked contractors was busted for a “pay-to-play” bribery scheme involving the construction of the World Trade Center, authorities said. James Luckie, 58, the former Cushman & Wakefield...
Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson's ESPN reign has no end in sight
If only NBA executives felt as strongly about Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson as the two feel about each other. The two are widely respected for the work they...
Zion Williamson makes first real NBA decision
The deadline for prospects to spurn the NBA draft came and went without a Zion Willamson surprise. Now, the future New Orleans Pelican is busy setting up his future in...
Knife, spoons and screwdrivers removed from man's stomach
This one's hard to stomach. A man in India was rushed into surgery after doctors discovered practically a whole utensil drawer's worth of items in his stomach -- and a...
Jennifer Dulos' family vows to bring missing Connecticut mom home
The family of missing Connecticut mom Jennifer Dulos says her five kids miss her "terribly" -- and they're vowing to bring her "home safely" after she vanished last week amid...
Woman claims to find missing puppy dead days after getting loose on subway tracks
The 8-month-old cocker spaniel that got loose on the Midtown subway tracks was found dead nearly a week after running off on a platform. The grieving owner of the beloved...
Bar owner threatened online after calling out water drinkers
A bar owner in England came under fire for complaining about people who just drink water. Sam Espensen, owner of Bristol Spirit in Bristol, took to Twitter to complain about...
J.K. Rowling is releasing four new Harry Potter books online
Welcome to another year at Hogwarts! "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling announced Thursday that she's releasing four brand new stories in the magical series These new eBook editions to the...
Pelicans' best shot with Anthony Davis may have just come and gone
Anthony Davis' future is in flux, and now he may no longer have a seat at the table. The New Orleans Pelicans superstar, with super-agent Rich Paul in tow, met...
Some prosecutors are refusing to enforce new state abortion laws
ATLANTA — New state abortion laws likely to become bogged down in legal challenges face another potential obstacle: prosecutors who refuse to enforce them. The Associated Press reached out to...
Ex-WWE star torches Vince McMahon, disgusting cancer script that pushed him out
Jon Moxley — former WWE superstar Dean Ambrose — set the wrestling world alight this past weekend with a surprise debut at AEW’s Double or Nothing pay-per-view. Now Moxley has...
'Pole Dancing Rat' steals the show on NYC subway train
Step aside, Chinese Takeout Rat — there's a new rodent superstar taking the subway by storm. The Instagram account @SubwayCreatures shared a video Thursday of a rat bumping and grinding...
70-year-old Florida man accused of impregnating girl
A perverted 70-year-old Florida man was arrested for allegedly impregnating a 13-year-old girl — who showed up at the hospital saying she thought she was constipated, according to a new...
Trump blasts Mueller after statement, saying he was in cahoots with Comey
President Trump on Thursday ripped Robert Mueller a day after the special counsel declared that he could not clear the commander-in-chief of obstruction of justice. “I think he’s totally conflicted...
'Evil' suicide forum encouraged woman to kill herself, relatives say
A young Pennsylvania woman with severe depression and anxiety killed herself after allegedly getting detailed instructions on a site that bills itself as a “pro-choice” suicide forum. Shawn Shatto, 25,...
UFOs pose 'vital national security issue': ex-defense official
A former top US defense official believes UFOs pose a “vital national security issue” — and says America isn’t the only country that’s been grappling with unexplained sightings. Christopher Mellon,...
Julian Assange is too sick to make court appearance using video link: lawyer
Julian Assange was too sick to appear at an extradition hearing Thursday, his lawyer said in court. Attorney Gareth Pierce said the WikiLeaks founder was “not very well” and couldn’t...
Trump rails against Russia probe after Mueller won't clear him
President Trump continued to rail against the Russia investigation Thursday, claiming that there were no charges to bring against him even though special counsel Robert Mueller said charging the president...
Driver killed when storm blows shop's roof onto car in Kentucky
A Kentucky driver was killed when a pawn shop's roof crashed on top of his car during a severe thunderstorm, according to new reports. The roof blew off Wednesday afternoon...
Argumentative husky would make a great lawyer
This dog threw a husky-size temper tantrum. When a pet owner in Atlanta, Georgia, found her dog, Blu, had gotten into the trash and spread the mess all over the...
Man who set himself on fire near White House dies of injuries
A man who set himself on fire near the White House has died of his injuries, authorities confirmed Thursday. Arnav Gupta, of Bethesda, Md., erupted into a bright orange fireball...
Shark wrangler jumps in with live great whites
Brett McBride is the world’s premier great white shark wrangler. Scientists board his boat, the MV Ocearch, to study the deadly endangered species up close and personal. When a 4,000-pound...
Taiwan's military trains for a Chinese invasion on the beach
FANGSHAN, Taiwan — Taiwanese tanks and soldiers fired at simulated Chinese forces and assault helicopters launched missiles in an anti-invasion drill Thursday on a beach on the island's southern coast....
Strong earthquake hits off coast of El Salvador, tsunami possible
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — A strong earthquake hit off the coast of El Salvador early Thursday, sending frightened residents running out of their homes in the predawn hours. Authorities...
Yankees' Luke Voit was thinking triple all the way
The ball dropped, and Luke Voit immediately thought triple, he said. He didn’t know when — or if — the chance would come again. “I saw he hadn’t gotten to...
Sons of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade will be on same team
Like fathers, like sons. LeBron James' sons will be attending Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth, Calif., according to ESPN. Also, Bronny — James' oldest son — will be playing with...
Mega Millions ticket worth $2 million sold in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Mega Millions ticket worth $2 million has been sold in West Virginia. The West Virginia Lottery says in a news release the ticket for Tuesday's drawing...
Mozambique seeks $3.2 billion to recover from cyclones
JOHANNESBURG — Mozambique says it needs $3.2 billion to recover from a pair of powerful tropical cyclones that ripped into the southern African nation earlier this year and left hundreds...
Yankees' rotation not completely set for Red Sox series
Aaron Boone said he hopes CC Sabathia will be able to face the Red Sox on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium in his first start back from the injured list....
Man sent to prison for urinating in Memphis cereal factory
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Tennessee man has been sentenced to 10 months in prison for urinating on a Kellogg's cereal conveyor belt at a Memphis facility. The US Attorney's Office...
How Yankees may be configured once Didi Gregorius comes back
Asked if Luke Voit would see more time at designated hitter, with DJ LeMahieu playing some first base, when Didi Gregorius returns from the IL and Gleyber Torres moves from...
UPS sued for workers' role in $100M timber Ponzi scheme
MADISON, Miss. — A UPS store in Madison, Mississippi, is being sued for its workers' role in a Ponzi scheme that cost investors about $100 million. The Clarion Ledger reports...
Todd Frazier finally heating up
LOS ANGELES — Todd Frazier was incredulous it took until his latest blast, earlier this week, for somebody to ask about his tradition of pretending to check his watch during...
Kawhi Leonard will get his shot to end Warriors' dynasty
TORONTO — It’s “The Canadian Klaw” versus “The Dynasty.” Canada is all about basketball this week as it hosts its first NBA Finals game Thursday at Scotiabank Arena. Kawhi Leonard’s...
OTA skirmish proves Jets taking on personality of their coaches
The calendar hasn’t turned to June, yet there were the Jets on Wednesday, pulling and pushing each other trying to a break up a fight during a team practice at...
Florida man gets 40 years for fatally shooting wife
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A Florida man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for killing his wife, whose death was filmed by a security camera at the...
Edwin Diaz latest Mets pitcher to wilt under Dodgers' power
LOS ANGELES — Crushed and mystified. That is how the Mets left Dodger Stadium on Wednesday night after an Edwin Diaz meltdown in the ninth inning allowed the Dodgers to...
More than 20 dead, 30 injured after tour bus crash in Mexico
XALAPA, Mexico — A tour bus and a semi-trailer collided Wednesday on a mountain road in the Mexican state of Veracruz, and the bus rolled over and caught fire, killing...
AOC blasts 'misogynist' critics who call her dumb
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez blasted “misogynist” critics on Twitter Wednesday for trying to paint her as dumb, saying they would rip her intelligence whatever she did. “I could win a Nobel...
Tiger Woods, Peyton Manning have mastered their second acts
DUBLIN, Ohio — Peyton Manning knows a thing or three about second acts to careers that already were defined by brilliance in Act 1. Perhaps that’s why Manning and Tiger...
Edwin Diaz implodes in ninth as Mets suffer worst loss of season
LOS ANGELES — The most current definition of “eureka” was the flow of manager Mickey Callaway’s pen scribbling the names Pete Alonso and Dominic Smith into the same starting lineup...
Los Angeles police officer treated for typhoid fever
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles police officer is being treated for typhoid fever and another employee has typhus-like symptoms. The LAPD reported the illnesses Wednesday involving employees of its...
Cops find loaded Uzi, dozen other guns while responding to domestic disturbance
Police in Queens recovered a loaded Uzi and 12 other guns when they responded to a domestic disturbance at a house in Jamaica, law-enforcement sources told The Post. Police responded...
Nancy Pelosi blasts Facebook for keeping up doctored video
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi blasted Facebook Wednesday for keeping up a phony video on the social media website that appeared to show her drunk. “I think they have proven —...
Wu-Tang rapper RZA backs fur ban in letter to City Council
The city's proposed fur ban got a high profile backer Wednesday -- legendary Wu-Tang Clan rapper RZA. The New York native collaborated with animal rights group PETA to write an...
Brass knuckles, clubs: New Texas law expands limits of open carry
Coming this fall, it will be legal in Texas to carry brass knuckles, clubs and self-defense keychains, according to reports. It will be an extension of open carry laws that...
Missing hiker found dead days after Amanda Eller found alive
The body of hiker Noah “Kekai” Mina was discovered Wednesday, nine days after he was last seen, authorities in Hawaii said Wednesday. Helicopter rescuers spotted Mina's body Wednesday morning about...
Mom furious after teacher writes 'WTF is this?' on son's homework
A Florida teacher didn't mince words when grading a student's homework assignment — telling him, "WTF is this?" in a note at the top of his paper. "Absolutely no credit,"...
Next Jets GM will have to figure out Leonard Williams contract
One of the big decisions the new Jets general manager is going to have to make is what he wants to do with defensive end Leonard Williams. The 24-year-old defensive...
St. John's sends message with local star commit
Pop the Champagnie. St. John’s coach Mike Anderson has his first local recruit. Bishop Loughlin wing Julian Champagnie announced his commitment to the Queens school Wednesday night, picking the Red...