June 7, 2019
Raptors push Warriors to brink
OAKLAND, Calif. — It may now be all up to Kevin Durant and the state of his calf strain to save the Warriors from doom. Before Friday’s Game 4 of...
Oberlin College fined $11M in bakery racial profiling case
An Ohio jury on Friday slapped Oberlin College with an $11.2 million damages penalty for siding with three black students who had claimed they were victims of racial profiling after...
‘The Good Place’ to end after fourth season
“The Good Place” will end its run after its fourth season next year, creator Mike Schur revealed on Friday at the show’s Emmy FYC panel. Speaking in front of a...
Transgender inmate found dead in Rikers Island cell
A transgender inmate was found dead in a jail cell on Rikers Island on Friday afternoon, law-enforcement sources told The Post. The inmate was found unresponsive in her cell at...
Mets don't put up much of a fight as bullpen fails Jacob deGrom
The Mets started a critical stretch of games Friday night the same way their benches-clearing clash against the Rockies ended: with a dud. There was a lot of talking and...
Detroit man charged with killing gay men, transgender woman in mass shooting
DETROIT — A man charged with fatally shooting three people and wounding two others at a Detroit home had targeted them because they were gay or transgender, prosecutors said Friday....
David Mamet’s ‘comedy’ about Harvey Weinstein is a huge disaster
LONDON — David Mamet has done it again! By which I mean that the out-of-his-mind playwright has appalled, offended and perplexed a packed house of hundreds of people — this...
Manhattan DA helps deported crack dealer get green card in exchange for testimony
Manhattan prosecutors are helping an admitted crack cocaine dealer and illegal immigrant deported in 2007 get a green card to live in the US in exchange for ear-witness testimony in...
Stock markets climb despite disappointing jobs report data
Topsy-turvy thinking is back in style on Wall Street. Bad news on Friday — that the US economy only added 75,000 jobs last month, sorely short of the 175,000 analysts...
German struggles again as Yankees fall in Gregorius' return
CLEVELAND — Even the most dedicated Pinstriped Pollyanna knew the Yankees were due to hit a pot hole at some date — and that date has arrived. Four out five...
City Council's next campaign-finance 'fix' is a huge gift to the speaker
City voters OK’d a major expansion of the public-campaign-finance system last November, but the City Council just can’t stop sweetening the pot even more. The next step could come as...
Where press freedom is really under attack
Freedom of the press is falling around the world, warns a new report from Freedom House — and other freedoms are falling along with it. The nonprofit’s annual look at...
Sorry: Boosting social-service spending doesn't cut health-care costs
In a recent New York Times op-ed, former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin and Mount Sinai Health System president Ken Davis argue that “one reason the United States spends more on...
Don't slam the First Amendment when you try to slap lobbyists
The media adores stories that bolster prevailing narratives about the virtuousness of “bipartisanship” and the nefariousness of money in politics. Last week, they got both when socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and...
Choking charities: the latest 'woke' assault
Now that her divorce is official, MacKenzie Bezos has announced that she will donate at least half her fortune to charity. She had better spend it quickly, though, before progressive...
Census figures show that Cuomo's 'Buffalo Billion' isn't working
A full three-quarters of Western New York’s cities and towns are losing population, with Buffalo the biggest loser as it shrank by an average of 51 people a day since...
Trump announces tariff-avoiding deal with Mexico
The border-security standoff between Mexico and the United States ended Friday, with an agreement that averts tariffs on vegetables, car parts, refrigerators, tequila and other imports that would have walloped...
Brooklyn woman sickened by 'bleach' at deadly Dominican resort
A Brooklyn woman says a minibar soda left her violently ill and spewing blood at the same Dominican Republic resort where three American guests recently died — and that she...
Judge allows pay raises, outside income for NY lawmakers
In a victory for lawmakers, a state judge issued a ruling Friday that upholds legislative pay hikes that took effect in January while striking down restrictions on outside income --...
Jets hire Joe Douglas as GM
At the University of Richmond Pro Day in 1999, Joe Douglas handed out a résumé to the teams there. Knowing he was not going to make it as a player,...
'Younger' star Miriam Shor on Diana's love life: It's complicated
Younger | Wednesday, 10 p.m., TV Land Love is in the air — or perhaps up in the air — as Season 6 of TV Land’s “Younger” kicks off. Last...
Uncaped crusader: Man in Batman shirt puts his leg on the line to help cops stop suspect
Sock! Bam!... Snap! A Bay Ridge man wearing a Batman T-shirt transformed into a real-life crime-fighting crusader when he chased down a suspect who was fleeing cops — breaking his...
Dunkin' Hepatitis scare mars National Doughnut Day in NJ
Customers at a Dunkin’ Donuts in New Jersey may have been exposed to Hepatitis A after a worker at the shop tested positive for the communicable disease, a report said...
MTA conductor shows mercy to cancer-stricken man who stabbed him
An MTA subway conductor who nearly died in a knife attack on a Bronx platform in April took pity Friday on his violent but gravely ill stabber, agreeing to let...
DOE failed to provide translators for non-English speaking parents: suit
The city Department of Education is failing to provide translators for the parents of disabled kids who don't speak English — leaving them in the dark on everything from medical...
Allison Mack allegedly starved 'Dynasty' star's daughter
The daughter of “Dynasty” actress Catherine Oxenberg spent a year on a 500-calorie-a-day diet while in Nxivm’s secret sex cult, a former slave testified Friday. Ex-member “Nicole” testified that “Smallville”...
Eat, drink and be airy: This summer's best outdoor dining in NYC
Now that the weather seems reliably warm, it’s time to indulge our appetites outdoors. The city’s never had as many captivating outdoor-eating-and-drinking options as it does now — many in...
Pauley Perrette accuses 'NCIS' star of attacking her in bombshell tweets
The actress says she is "terrified" of NCIS star Mark Harmon.
Trump speech hit a D-Day home run and other commentary
Conservative: Trump’s D-Day Speech Was a Home Run President Trump’s “gracious, moving” and “poetic” speech commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day may have been the best of his presidency because...
NYPD chief urges officers struggling with mental health to seek help following suicides
Following the suicides of two veteran NYPD officers in two days, one of the department's top cops on Friday urged fellow officers to speak up and seek help if they...
Whiny researchers slam dodgeball as a tool of 'oppression'
These researchers were clearly last picks. Forget famine, war and disease, the real tool of oppression, at least according to three Canadian researchers, is dodgeball. “The message is that it's...
Ex-SeaWorld trainer blasts park over whale captivity
A former SeaWorld trainer blasted the theme park over the dangers of whale captivity -- and claims the attraction often downplayed the creatures' acts of aggression. Former orca trainer, John...
AOC advocates for abortion rights — but voted to restrict funding
WASHINGTON - Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez -- who just criticized Joe Biden for waffling on abortion rights -- has herself voted for legislation that restricts government funding of abortions. Ocasio-Cortez (D-Queens/Bronx)...
Linda Fairstein dropped by publisher after 'Central Park Five' backlash
Best-selling crime novelist Linda Fairstein, the former Manhattan sex-crimes prosecutor portrayed in a new movie as having railroaded the former "Central Park Five," was dropped by her publisher, Dutton, on...
Texans fire GM Brian Gaine in 'unusual' move
The Jets aren't the only team searching for a GM ahead of training camp. The Houston Texans announced they relieved Brian Gaine of his duties on Friday afternoon, a shocking...
Monster Jam husband-and-wife duo make thrilling stunts into a family thing
This husband-and-wife duo rule their family by day and tag-team monster trucks by night. Since 1998, Jim and Dawn Creten have impressed fans with wheelies, flips and other high-flying stunts...
Magazine giant Meredith quietly axes 60 employees
Media giant Meredith — under pressure to reap cost savings from last year’s $2.8 billion acquisition of Time Inc. — quietly axed about 60 employees, or 1 percent of its...
Mariners' Mitch Haniger sidelined by testicular contusion
Fans often envy the life of Major Leaguers, wishing they could enjoy all the things that being a professional baseball player has to offer. However, few will want to swap...
Times Square terror suspect Ashiqul Alam ordered held without bail
The man accused of plotting a Times Square attack was so worried about bungling the operation and being mocked in the press that he underwent eye surgery to improve his...
Widow questions husband's agonizing death after spate of Dominican Republic mysteries
A Maryland woman said that three American tourists dying at a Dominican Republic resort has her questioning the circumstances of her husband's death in that country. Dawn McCoy said she...
The best beach accessories of summer 2019
Hit the surf in style with these breezy staff picks.
Pennsylvania lieutenant governor opens pool for kids who don't have access to one
FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s lieutenant governor is opening the pool in the official residence he doesn’t use to children who typically wouldn’t have access to one. Democratic Lt....
New York is surprisingly not the most stressed US city: survey
America’s most stressed citizens are -- perhaps surprisingly -- those who live in Los Angeles, according to new research.
Why fantasizing about killing your boss is totally healthy
Bosses, watch your backs. Not only is fantasizing about murdering your supervisor — a la "Horrible Bosses" or "9 to 5" — totally normal, it's healthy, Dr. Julia Shaw, a...
YouTube blocked teachers who were uploading Hitler archival footage
YouTube's crackdown on white supremacy and hate speech has ensnared history teachers who are trying to upload archival footage of Nazi dictator Adolph Hitler. The Google-owned platform announced a series...
Another ex-NCAA coach gets prison time in bribery scandal
A Manhattan federal judge Friday meted out another prison sentence to a former NCAA Division I assistant basketball coach who copped to taking bribes to funnel college players to certain...
Inside the Warriors' $1.4 billion pitch to keep Kevin Durant
SAN FRANCISCO — On Wednesday, with all the hullabaloo swirling over a Warriors’ part-owner shoving Toronto’s Kyle Lowry on the sidelines at Oracle Arena, Golden State executive Rick Welts was...
Jealous Nxivm leader allegedly had sex slave seduce rival
Nxivm's Keith Raniere was so jealous about a romantic rival that he instructed one of his sex slaves to seduce the younger man so the accused sex cult leader could...
The hottest swimsuit styles of 2019
Take the plunge in summer’s hottest high-splashin’ styles, from pinup glam to sporty chic. Striptease Skip tan lines in an on-trend bandeau bikini top. The strapless silhouette is best suited...
Dad of fallen West Point cadet Christopher Morgan remembers son as a 'hero'
The father of a West Point cadet who died in a tragic accident called his son a "hero" on Friday, one day after the young man's vehicle overturned and rolled...
Google employee who organized walkout quits, alleging retaliation
One of the organizers of a worldwide Google employee walkout in November has quit the company, citing retaliation from her superiors. Claire Stapleton, who worked as a marketing manager at...
Boom in electric scooters leads to more injuries, fatalities
Andrew Hardy was crossing the street on an electric scooter in downtown Los Angeles when a car struck him at 50 miles per hour and flung him 15 feet in...
Spain's Sagrada Familia gets building permit after 137 years
Better late than never. One of the world’s most well-known Roman Catholic churches — a tourist magnet built by famed architect Antoni Gaudi in Spain — finally scored a building...
Man buys painting for $300 that could be worth millions
Philip Stapleton was perusing a thrift sale in the UK when he came across a painting he liked so much, he spent nearly $300 on it, even though he assumed...
Boy's letter to mom about missing school bus goes viral
One Missouri boy’s honest letter to his mother confessing that he missed the bus to school – and why that wasn’t such a bad thing – has left the internet...
Mom reveals how cheap granny panties ‘saved’ her life
Who doesn’t love a good Kmart hack? Single mom Belinda Greer definitely does and she’s boldly crediting her trusty $10 undies from the budget superstore with saving her life. The...
Dad claims he caught Uber driver raping his daughter
A father claims he caught an Uber driver raping his daughter after he tracked her on a new app when she didn't come home. The horrified dad allegedly found his...
Alaska Airlines investigating video of worker throwing bags from plane
Alaska Airlines is looking into a May incident after video footage was shared of a worker carelessly throwing luggage from the airplane onto a cart below. The video, which was...
Little girl's terrifying 'The Nun'-themed birthday party a social media hit
One little girl is being praised on social media for conjuring up a spooky theme for her birthday party: “The Nun.” Three-year-old Lucia celebrated her birthday in Monterrey, Mexico, on...
A quarter of pet parents lie to bosses about this
Nearly a quarter of pet parents have lied to their boss about taking their pet to the vet, according to new research. The new poll of 2,000 pet parents found...
Gabe Kapler gets heated in argument over Phillies' injury
Philadelphia Phillies manager Gabe Kapler found himself embroiled in a heated argument Friday morning. Angelo Cataldi, who hosts a morning show on SportsRadio 94WIP, invited the Phillies skipper to join...
University of Alabama trustees vote to refund $26M gift over abortion ban controversy
The University of Alabama gave back a philanthropist's $26.5 million donation and took his name off the law school Friday, a week after he called on students to boycott the...
FDA targets vaping 'influencers' over online promotions
WASHINGTON — US regulators moved to discipline vaping companies for inappropriately promoting their flavored nicotine formulas through so-called influencers on Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites. The Food and...
Facebook suspends app pre-installs on Huawei phones
SAN FRANCISCO - Facebook is no longer allowing pre-installation of its apps on Huawei phones, the latest blow for the Chinese tech giant as it struggles to keep its business...
Authorities identify 3 bodies linked to suspected killer
CONCORD, N.H. — For nearly two decades, four suspected victims of serial killer Terry Peder Rasmussen remained unidentified — only decomposed bodies found in two barrels. But on Thursday, authorities...
New president of El Salvador fires officials via Twitter
SAN SALVADOR - As Nayib Bukele waged an underdog bid for the presidency of El Salvador, savvy use of social media helped propel his rise. Now, in his first week...
Attempted St. Patrick's Cathedral arsonist calls Notre Dame blaze 'pathetic'
The fire-loving college philosophy teacher who allegedly planned to set St. Patrick’s Cathedral ablaze called the Notre Dame fire in Paris “pathetic," according to newly released court papers. Just two...
Prominent investigative journalist detained in Russia
MOSCOW — A prominent Russian investigative journalist has been charged with drug dealing after four grams of a synthetic drug called mephedrone were found in his backpack, Moscow police said...
Cuomo threatens to hold lawmakers hostage to finish state business
ALBANY -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo threatened to hold state lawmakers hostage in Albany this summer if they can’t agree to pass rent reform before the end of the legislative session...
Bumble hiring person to travel the world and go on dates for a year
Dating app Bumble is looking for a singleton to travel the world going on dates. The app is hiring a "Global Connector Bee" to test out its matchmaking service across...
Sudanese vow to keep up protests after crackdown
KHARTOUM, Sudan — Sudan’s pro-democracy movement vowed Thursday to press its campaign of civil disobedience until the ruling military council is ousted and killers of protesters are brought to justice,...
Phoenix Zoo flying high over 3-week-old baby pygmy owls
PHOENIX — Conservation specialists at the Phoenix Zoo say they are flying high over the arrival of four big-eyed baby pygmy owls. The cactus ferruginous pygmy owls hatched three weeks...
Toddler found dead inside dryer at Georgia trailer park: deputies
A 2-year-old Georgia girl was found dead after climbing inside a dryer, authorities said. Officials from the Brantley County Sheriff’s Office told WTLV that the unidentified toddler was discovered Sunday...
Mets and Jacob deGrom won't get it done vs. Rockies
North Korea ain’t the kind of place to raise your kids. ... Movie “Rocketman” has been met with mixed reviews and is struggling at the box office. President Trump is...
How the NYPD marked National Donut Day
New York's Finest embraced their reputation as donut lovers Friday — when the NYPD tweeted out photos of cops enjoying the delicious fried treats for National Donut Day. Even health-conscious...
FedEx to end Amazon's contract for plane service
FedEx said on Friday it has decided to not renew its contract with Amazon for US cargo delivery through FedEx Express, the unit that delivers packages on planes. The move...
Cops looking for tattooed suspect in Staten Island attempted rape
Cops are hunting for a tattooed man who tried to rape a woman in Staten Island — then fled when she fought him off. The creep followed the 30-year-old victim...
The US Open complaints at Pebble Beach are starting early
The US Open doesn’t tee off until next Thursday, but there are already complaints over the Pebble Beach course. Patrick Cantlay posted a video on Instagram Thursday, showing a plethora...
'Minnesota Nice' is saving Kirk Cousins
Following his first season as quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings, Kirk Cousins has explored his new Midwest community more, gradually becoming more familiar with his new neighbors. “They call it...
Wells Fargo to pay at least $385 million to settle scam allegations
Wells Fargo agreed to pay at least $385 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that it allegedly scammed millions of auto-loan customers into buying insurance they didn’t need. The settlement...
Auburn gymnast might have new viral moment after gruesome injury
Sam Cerio’s wedding was transformed from to a groundbreaking step towards her eventual recovery. The former Auburn gymnast achieved her goal of walking down the aisle without assistance after dislocating...
Climbers rescued from Mount Rainier summit after three-day ordeal
Four climbers -- including two from New York -- were rescued near the summit of Washington’s Mount Rainier after being stranded for three days on the 14,410-foot peak, officials said....
Dogs can feel their owner's stress, research suggests
When dog owners go through a stressful period, they’re not alone in feeling the pressure — their dogs feel it too, a new study suggests.
Criminal investigation of Chiefs' Tyreek Hill now inactive
OLATHE, Kan. — A criminal investigation into allegations that Kansas City Chiefs receiver Tyreek Hill's son was abused is no longer active. Johnson County District Attorney Steve Howe told The...
Kay Jewelers fires manager for turning away deputy over his service weapon
A jewelry chain in North Carolina refused to allow a sheriff’s deputy to come into the store and pick up an engagement ring -- because he was wearing his service...
Teens save 90-year-old woman from burning Oklahoma home
Four high school football players made the play of their life -- saving a 90-year-old woman whose home was on fire in Oklahoma, according to new reports. Catherine Ritchie, who...
Rangers vs. A's: Take the Under
The Texas Rangers had allowed four runs or fewer in nine of their past 14 games entering Thursday night, and have one of their more trustworthy starters going in Lance...
China accused of stealing Australian students' data to blackmail them
China has been accused of stealing the personal data of 200,000 university students and staff in Australia to blackmail them into becoming spies. Senior intelligence officials strongly suspect China of...
Ilhan Omar to join new black-Jewish congressional caucus
Rep. Ilhan Omar plans to join a black-Jewish congressional caucus that formed this week. The first-term Minnesota Democrat has taken heat in the past for controversial comments about Israel as...
Over a dozen lions break free from national park in South Africa
Total cat-astrophe! More than a dozen lions broke free from a world-famous national park in South Africa — in what may be the largest escape of its kind ever in...
Nursing home didn't need to tell residents that sex offender had a room
New York state law does not require nursing homes to tell elderly or recuperating residents whether a convicted sex offender is bunking down in the next room. The loophole was...
Trump rips NASA, demands mission to Mars
President Trump on Friday scolded NASA for focusing on a return trip to the moon and insisted that Mars was a better destination. “For all of the money we are...
De Blasio tangles with student activist over school diversity efforts
An irritated Mayor Bill de Blasio pointedly defended his school diversity efforts on WNYC Friday after a teen caller questioned his sense of urgency. Phoning in to the Brian Lehrer...
Colleen Ballinger in 'Waitress': 'Miranda Sings' books Broadway debut
Miranda is preparing to deliver her songs with a slice of pie. Colleen Ballinger — aka YouTube sensation "Miranda Sings" — will make her Broadway debut in "Waitress." She's bouncing...
Putin, Xi gang up on Trump over trade wars
Presidents Xi Jinping of China and Vladimir Putin of Russia bonded in an authoritarian bromance Friday to rip the US over its trade policies — and accuse the Trump administration...
Times Square suspect feared being called 'Looney Tunes terrorist'
The terror suspect accused of plotting to shoot up Times Square underwent Lasik eye surgery to improve his vision prior to the planned attack, court records showed Friday. Ashiqul Alam,...
Why Michigan State is banning its own mascot from parades
Due to safety concerns, Michigan State University officials have ruled beloved mascot Sparty the Spartan will no longer be permitted to participate in parades. “Participating in parades increases the risk...
Nearly 1 in 3 side hustlers need the money just to pay bills
Jobs are more plentiful and the overall economy has been on an upswing, yet almost one-third of Americans with a side job say they need the income to pay their...
Try not to cringe at this guy being friend zoned on camera
In what may be the world’s most awkward video, a guy leans in for a kiss and quickly gets denied...all while his friend watches. According to the buddy who filmed...
Nxivm 'slave' recalls being strapped naked to table for oral sex
An alleged Nxivm sex slave sobbed Friday as she recalled being strapped to a table naked while another woman forcibly performed oral sex on her. The victim, only known as...
Cops arrest suspect in fatal Hell's Kitchen beating, robbery
Cops arrested a man suspected of fatally beating and robbing a Hell's Kitchen man in his own apartment, police said Friday. Rodney Brown, 49, was arrested for assaulting victim Antonio...
WWE legend's frightening Facebook rant: 'Drinking and f--king'
WWE legend Marty Jannetty has claimed he bedded his sex addiction counselor and has been on a 60-day bender in an online “cry for help.” The 59-year-old, who was one...
NBA raid on Nets coaching staff continues
The Minnesota Timberwolves came back for more. The team picked off a member of the Nets staff for the second time this offseason, nabbing Pablo Prigioni as an assistant coach....
Audit finds appalling conditions in NYC preschool classrooms
Mayor de Blasio’s signature universal pre-K program includes facilities rife with hazardous conditions — from peeling lead paint to missing window guards and barbed-wire fences, a scathing audit said Friday....
Man killed by masked gunman who used anti-gay slur: cops
A Georgia man was fatally shot and robbed by a gunman who called him an anti-gay slur while demanding his bag, police and witnesses said. Ronald Trey Peters, 28, of...
Trophy hunter whose giraffe photo sparked outrage says he was 'delicious'
The Kentucky hunter who ignited widespread outrage with photos posing with the body of a rare black giraffe says she's "proud" of her trophy kill — which by the way,...
NBA Finals 2019: Odds will go as Kevin Durant goes
Though Kevin Durant will remain on the sideline, Klay Thompson is expected to return Friday for Game 4 of the NBA Finals matching the Golden State Warriors and Toronto Raptors...
Hilarious mom giving Kim Kardashian ‘Psalm’ real competition
Isabel Garza has something to say to all the people out there who thought Kim Kardashian was the first to name her son Psalm. The funny mom from Edinburg, Texas,...
If you thought 'Baby Shark' was going away anytime soon, think again
Just when we thought we'd reached peak Baby Shark, it turns out the viral YouTube video is being turned into an animated series for Nickelodeon. Yep, a series — that's...
Breastfeeding moms may soon be able to delay jury duty in New York
New York moms who are breastfeeding may soon be exempt from jury duty, thanks to a new bill passed by the state legislature. The proposal would allow nursing women to...
Revolting phone call catches pedophile’s sick confession
A pedophile was caught on camera admitting his behavior when group Secret Whispers UK put him under citizens’ arrest. Malcolm Barnard, 49, was filmed telling his boss about his actions,...
3,000-year-old 'Cheerios' found buried at Bronze Age site
Archaeologists discovered the remains of these cereal shaped rings, which look a bit like Cheerios, at a burial site in Austria -- and it could provide insight into what people...
How HPV and a taboo sex act can lead to anal cancer
Actress Marcia Cross ("Desperate Housewives") and her doctors revealed Wednesday that they believe her battle with anal cancer was caused by the same human papillomavirus (HPV) that led to her...
Ex-cop who fatally shot unarmed bride-to-be gets 12 year in prison
The former Minnesota cop convicted of fatally shooting an unarmed Australian bride-to-be was sentenced to 12.5 years in prison on Friday. Mohamed Noor, 33, was convicted in July on charges...
Queens residents shocked 'quiet' neighbor charged in Times Square terror plot
The Queens man charged with hatching a disturbing plot to shoot up Times Square is a "quiet" guy whom neighbors barely knew, they said on Friday. Residents of the predominately...
I was kicked out of US Open qualifier for going to the bathroom
A trip to the bathroom has caused some golfing controversy. Skyler Fox was disqualified from the US Open sectional qualifier at Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, Maryland, Monday afternoon. The...
Yankees minor leaguer getting death threats over bunt
A New York Yankees minor leaguer has received death threats for a controversial at-bat, according to NJ.com. Matt Lipka, who plays for the Yankees’ Double-A affiliate Trenton Thunder, bunted in...
IBM is laying off 1,700 employees
IBM confirmed Friday that it is laying off 1,700 employees. The layoffs, which affect one half of 1 percent of IBM’s 340,000 strong workforce — were confirmed by the tech...
Congress maneuvering for its first pay raise since 2009
Congress members want to give themselves pay raises that would boost their salaries for the first time since 2009. House leaders are negotiating a deal that would end a freeze...
West Point cadet killed in military vehicle accident identified as NJ man
The West Point cadet killed when a military vehicle overturned at the New York military academy was identified on Friday as a 22-year-old man from West Orange, New Jersey. Christopher...
Man fatally struck by train on Upper West Side
A man in a subway tunnel was fatally struck by a 2 train Friday morning on the Upper West Side, police said. The man, who police said appeared to have...
Fired Texas deputy indicted for raping woman while on duty
A former Texas deputy has been indicted for raping a woman in her home while he was on duty, prosecutors said. Richard Cornejo, 37, was arrested Thursday on sexual assault...
Jets giving familiar running back workout chance
A very different Jets backfield will be welcoming back a familiar face. The Jets agreed to terms with running back Bilal Powell after working him out on Friday. Powell, 30,...
Dirk Nowitzki's retirement is a food and travel bonanza
From what it sounds like, the life of retirement is treating Dirk Nowitzki like a king. Nowitzki’s time with the Mavericks came to a close in April with the German...
Should middle-seat airplane passengers have both armrests?
The internet is up in arms over this airplane etiquette question: "Does the person sitting in the middle seat on the airplane get both armrests?" Twitter users are offered two...
College warns students about creep posting pics to porn site
A campus creep secretly shot dozens of videos of women from behind at Oregon State University and posted them on a porn website, according to a report Friday. School officials...
De Blasio defends skipping Puerto Rican Day Parade to campaign in Iowa
Mayor Bill de Blasio defended his decision to put his presidential aspirations ahead of his mayoral duties by stumping in Iowa Sunday instead of marching in National Puerto Rican Day...
School officials consider tearing down, rebuilding Columbine High School
Colorado public education officials are mulling a plan to tear down and replace Columbine High School -- saying the site remains “a source of inspiration” for potential gun violence, 20...
Trump prepares to slap tariffs on Mexico
US and Mexican negotiators resumed migration talks Friday as Team Trump ramped up the pressure by preparing to submit a legal notification saying that it planned to slap tariffs on...
High price of being in a wedding party is ruining friendships
Avocado toast may not be to blame for millennials' home-buying troubles after all, according to a new study that found at least 30% of bridesmaids and groomsmen polled have gone...
Warriors star wants 'benefit of the doubt' for part-owner after shove
Klay Thompson has chimed in on the Mark Stevens shove. Thompson did not share the same sentiment as others calling for the Warriors' minority owner to receive a lifetime ban...
AOC touts 'super bizarre' Ted Cruz alliance while bashing Biden on 'progressive' cred
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called her potential alliance with Sen. Ted Cruz “super bizarre, really weird” and blasted Joe Biden's progressive cred. Staff for Ocasio-Cortez and Cruz are discussing a potential...
Get ready for the FIFA Women's World Cup
Take a look back at the exciting moments of past FIFA Women's World Cup matches.
‘It’s under me!’: Rat causes panic on crowded subway
Move over, pizza rat — there’s a new subway rodent in town. Manhattan commuters started their morning off on the wrong foot after encountering a rat prancing along the car....
Swimmer says he drowned German shepherd in self-defense
BERLIN — Authorities say a swimmer at a Bavarian lake drowned a dog in self-defense after the animal bit his arm and wouldn't let go. Police said Friday the 83-year-old...
Tom Brady enters the NFL quarterback beer-chugging contest
Tom Brady can chug with the best of them, too. The Patriots quarterback took some time off from trying to answer for his "Tom Terrific" trademark attempt to celebrate his...
How the Google Maps update could save your life
Google has announced that its SOS Alerts are being updated to include real-time visual information and a navigation warning system during hurricanes, earthquakes and floods to help users stay safe.
Bills rookie's girlfriend in jarring 911 call: 'He hit me across my face'
Buffalo Bills rookie linebacker Tyrel Dodson assaulted his girlfriend in Arizona after she confronted him about vomiting on her bedroom carpet, the woman told police during a frantic 911 call....
More than 4 million Venezuelans have left the country in recent years: UN
The UN said Friday that the number of Venezuelans who have fled their strife-torn country in recent years has topped 4 million as the government of strongman Nicolás Maduro struggles...
NASA to allow tourists to visit International Space Station from 2020
A cash-strapped NASA is turning the International Space Station into the universe’s most expensive Airbnb. Beginning next year, deep-pocketed tourists will be allowed to visit the orbiting hub and experience...
Russia to create its own Chernobyl series that blames CIA for disaster
Russian TV is offering its own patriotic take on the 1986 Chernobyl disaster -- one that features a heroic effort to thwart an American spy who has infiltrated the doomed...
Sparks from rancher's hammer ignited California's largest wildfire
Sparks from a metal hammer used by a rancher trying to plug a wasp's nest were responsible for igniting the largest wildfire in California history, officials said. The fire was...
Lesbian couple beaten on London bus after refusing to kiss for men
A lesbian couple was viciously beaten on a London bus when they refused to kiss each other to entertain a gang of men -- and authorities have made arrests in...
Couple vomited for hours before dying of mystery virus in Fiji
The young Texas couple that died on a dream vacation to Fiji sent messages to their relatives complaining of numb hands and throwing up for eight hours straight -- but...
More than 1 million people are diagnosed with an STI every day
Each year, there are more than 376 million new cases of the four most common infections -- chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis and syphilis -- meaning that more than 1 million people...
Millennials are going nuts over Vans' Harry Potter shoes
A-Vans-a kedavra! Sneaker company Vans dropped its hotly anticipated Harry Potter line on Friday. Vans is known for its pop-culture collabs, including one with Led Zeppelin earlier this year. But...
Historic New Jersey oak tree dead at 600
A beloved New Jersey tree dating back to the area’s first English settlement has come crashing down. The Salem Oak stood proudly for nearly 600 years before it collapsed Thursday...
Woman busted for leaving newborn son to die in the woods in 1993
An Ohio woman who 26 years ago allegedly dumped her newborn son in a trash bag and left him in the woods -- where he was mauled to death by...
German circus replaces real animals with 3-D holograms
Ah, the circus. It’s a time-honored tradition, but the practice of training animals to do silly things for the amusement of youngsters is definitely old-fashioned and there are many reasons...
Screaming 7-year-old scares off would-be robbers in the Bronx
Five would-be robbers who busted into a Bronx apartment were scared off by the screams of a brave 7-year-old girl, who kept hollering even as they held her at gunpoint,...
Two women hospitalized for trying to end period with vacuum
Two women were hospitalized after using a vacuum to make their menstrual periods end sooner, according to new reports. A Seattle nurse claimed the desperate women, ages 19 and 23,...
De Blasio, Gillibrand might just squeak into first Democratic presidential debate
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand appear to have squeaked in to participate in the first Democratic presidential primary debates later this month. A Politico analysis has the...
Tourist's lucky guess cracks safe that'd been locked for 40 years
A tourist visiting a small museum in Canada stunned onlookers recently when he managed to crack a safe that no one had been able to unlock for decades. The Vermilion...
Belmont betting guide: Field, odds and the winner is …
An inside look at how the 2019 Belmont Stakes will shape up: Joevia (30-1) Trainer: Gregg Sacco Jockey: Jose Lezcano Current Form: Dialed back to 1 1/16 miles and won...
Bernie Taupin: 'Rocketman' is my platonic love story with Elton John
Bernie Taupin is finally getting his close-up as Elton John’s longtime songwriting partner in the hit movie musical “Rocketman.” The 69-year-old lyricist, who is played by British actor Jamie Bell...
Body found in home confirmed to be missing Mouseketeer
A body found at the Oregon home of an original member of Disney’s “The Mickey Mouse Club” has been confirmed to be former Mouseketeer Dennis Day, state police and relatives...
Rafael Nadal is just way too good for Roger Federer at French Open
PARIS — Rafael Nadal made quick work of Roger Federer in their first French Open meeting since 2011, beating his rival 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 Friday in strong wind to reach...
US, Russia blame each other as warships nearly collide
The US and Russia are blaming each other in a near-collision of naval ships in the East China Sea on Friday. Both countries claim the near miss forced them to...
Bruins rip referees after latest 'black eye' call decides Game 5
In a Stanley Cup Playoffs filled with officiating miscues, what's one more on the NHL's biggest stage? The St. Louis Blues took a 3-2 series lead over the Boston Bruins...
12-year-old girl took Uber alone to jump to her death, family says
A 12-year-old Florida girl called an Uber to bring her to a parking garage to kill herself, and her family blamed the the company this week for her death, according...
Walmart to start delivering groceries straight to shoppers' fridges
Walmart will restart a service that offers the delivery of groceries directly to shoppers’ refrigerators - part of its attempts to find unconventional ways to offer cheap and rapid delivery...
The thriving WWE storylines — and ones that need to be killed immediately
Jon Moxley’s interview with Chris Jericho has put WWE’s creative process under even more scrutiny heading into Friday's Super ShowDown and then the Stomping Ground pay-per-view. Here is a look...
Tourist who died at Dominican Republic resort had a heart attack
The Pennsylvania tourist found dead at a Dominican Republic resort succumbed to a heart attack -- and her symptoms were strikingly similar to those of the Maryland couple who died...
Barnes & Noble bought by Elliott Management in $683 million deal
Barnes & Noble is finally going private — and Len Riggio is finally leaving the corner office. The 78-year-old bookseller baron has agreed to sell the chain for $475 million...
US hiring slows as employers added only 75,000 jobs in May
US hiring slowed in May as employers added just 75,000 jobs, a sign that businesses may have become more cautious in the face of slowing global growth, trade fights and...
Ex-NFLer used golf club to attack wife, sister in front of son: police
PAGO PAGO, American Samoa — Former Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Jonathan Fanene faces charges he used a pipe, golf club and broom handle to assault his wife and his sister...
Times Square terror plot suspect is lone wolf from Queens
A Queens man is facing federal charges for allegedly plotting to shoot up Times Square -- and wanted to target politicians in New York and Washington, DC, sources told The...
ISIS plotted to send terrorists through US-Mexico border
ISIS plotted to smuggle English-speaking terrorists through the Mexican border to carry out a financial attack that would “cripple” the US economy, according to a new report. Details of the...
Cheeky monkey pulls down tourist's dress
Posing for pictures with a monkey went horribly wrong for this tourist. New Zealand native Sarah Wijohn, 21, was on vacation with her family when a seemingly innocent photoshoot turned...
Jonas Brothers launch 'Happiness Begins' album with Spotify carnival
For the Jonas Brothers, “Happiness Begins” with a carnival. The JoBros launched their reunion album, “Happiness Begins,” with just that: a Spotify-sponsored carnival held at a secret location in Greenpoint,...
McDonald's beatdown starts with a flying milkshake and more dumb moments
In this episode of "They Had It Coming," a McDonald's employee pummels a customer after she tosses a milkshake over the counter. Plus, a thief accidentally locks himself inside the...
25 injured in Swedish blast that hit 2 apartment buildings
STOCKHOLM — A powerful explosion ripped through two adjacent apartment buildings in a southern Swedish city on Friday, slightly injuring 25 people, officials said. The cause of the blast wasn't...
Aaron Judge putting the brakes on Yankees' return date talk
TORONTO — Aaron Judge is attempting to stay on an even keel regarding when he might return from the injured list. Judge started hitting on the field Thursday in Tampa,...
Yankees have had their eyes on Anthony Volpe for a long time
TORONTO — Damon Oppenheimer made it clear what he was hearing about the Yankees’ first-round pick Anthony Volpe came from others — but what the team’s scouting director heard was...
Tim Tebow could be a Triple-A All-Star — in the fans' eyes
Fans who believe players All-Star games should be more about performance than star power will be disappointed by this bit of news. But for the fans who argue All-Star games...
Police say Oman-Dubai bus crashes, killing 17 in UAE
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Police in Dubai say 17 people were killed when a bus from Oman crashed in the United Arab Emirates. Dubai police announced the death toll...
Giants' rookie CB can't wait to show what he actually can do
It’s usually the bigger guys, the linemen or the linebackers, who are giddy to put the pads on and get more physical in practice. Yet one of the Giants’ smaller...
Zack Wheeler perplexed by all the home runs
Zack Wheeler gave up just three hits in seven innings in the Mets’ 7-3 win over the Giants on Thursday, but two of them left the park. The right-hander has...
Don't tell Pat Shurmur the Giants are rebuilding
Coach Pat Shurmur and the Giants see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil. A turbulent offseason, the underwhelming blockbuster trade of Odell Beckham Jr., the ill-fated decision to...
Pop fly bounces off shortstop's head, caught by teammate
This is taking the term heads-up play to a whole new level. Shortstop Bon-Ki of the South Korean baseball team Lotte Giants struggled to corral a fly ball hit to...
Man busted for Times Squre bomb plot
A man plotting to detonate explosives in Times Square was busted by federal authorities in a sting operation, a report said Thursday. The suspect, who was not identified, was trying...
Why US women's soccer team isn't a lock to win World Cup
The most women’s soccer talent in history will be on display over the next month at the World Cup in France. That is great news for the sport, but a...
Knife-wielding maniac goes berserk on MTA bus
Warning: Video contains graphic language An unhinged man armed with a utility knife attacked an MTA bus in the East Village Thursday night — but was brought down by the...
Kangaroo goes missing from elementary school — in Mississippi
GULFPORT, Miss. — It isn't Australia but residents of a Mississippi town might be feeling like they're down under. News outlets report that Jojo the kangaroo went missing from an...
Pat Shurmur heaps revealing praise on Daniel Jones
Giants coach Pat Shurmur continues to heap praise on Daniel Jones, the rookie quarterback taken with the No. 6 pick in the draft. This time, it was not Jones’ physical...
Some Knicks are actually going to the NBA Finals
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals. In making good on his campaign promise, Knicks coach David Fizdale has dispatched top assistant Keith Smart to Oracle...
Tom Brady, Patriots flaunt 'greatest' Super Bowl ring ever
The Patriots want you to know just how good they are. The six-time world champions hosted their ring banquet at owner Robert Kraft's home where team members were presented with...
Joe Buck: Fox has voices you just don't hear in the golf world
Fox play-by-play man Joe Buck talks with The Post’s Justin Terranova about the network’s U.S. Open coverage as it enters its fifth year broadcasting the event. Q: There was a...
Ilhan Omar fined for campaign finance violations
Freshman Rep. Ilhan Omar has been ordered to reimburse her campaign account about $3,500 and to pay a fine of $500 after an investigation found she illegally used campaign funds...
New York Cosmos owner adds Italian team to portfolio
New York Cosmos owner Rocco B. Commisso just added another soccer team to his portfolio, buying Italian side Fiorentina on Thursday. The 69-year-old Commisso — president and CEO of Mediacom...
Disgraced Parkland deputy Scot Peterson out of jail on reduced bail
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A former Florida deputy charged with 11 criminal counts after failing to confront the gunman in the Parkland school massacre was released from jail Thursday after...
What Yankees' Plan B may be now that Keuchel's off the board
TORONTO — Max Scherzer. Justin Verlander. Gerrit Cole. Patrick Corbin. And now Dallas Keuchel. That quintet shares a bond beyond the obvious of being highly accomplished starting pitchers. All five...
No more babies: April the Giraffe is going on birth control
HARPURSVILLE, N.Y. — There will be no more babies for April, the giraffe that enthralled viewers worldwide with two livestreamed pregnancies and births. Jordan Patch of Animal Adventure Park in...
'All Out Crazy': GOP hopeful planning a move to AOC's district to unseat her rips her policies
A Republican from New Jersey who plans to move to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s district to run against her in the 2020 election blasted the congresswoman’s policies as “misguided” in an...
Jeff McNeil's 'D or C swing' was all the Mets needed
Even on a day he wasn’t in the starting lineup, Jeff McNeil managed to deliver one of the most important hits of the afternoon. With the Mets trailing by a...
What's next for American Pharoah and Justify
With no Triple Crown on the line in the 151st Belmont Stakes on Saturday at Belmont Park, racing fans are looking to the progeny of American Pharoah and Justify to...
2019 Women's World Cup: Which teams pose biggest U.S. threat
The Post's Brian Lewis breaks down the teams, players and games to watch for in the 2019 women's World Cup. Five Favorites United States: The Americans’ three Women’s World Cups...
Bloomberg donates $500M in bid to close all coal plants in US
Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg is donating half a billion dollars to a new environmental campaign to close all of the coal plants in the US by 2030, he announced Thursday....