June 11, 2019
Kevin Durant aftershock challenging both teams
OAKLAND, Calif. — As it happened, the Raptors were more rattled by Kevin Durant’s catastrophic Achilles injury than the Warriors with the NBA championship on the line. After Durant went...
'He deserved it': Packing for vacation ends in stabbing
A woman flew into a rage and stabbed her boyfriend after he attempted to prevent her from packing too much clothes for their vacation, a report said. Lesley Bradbury, of...
'Those dumbass Raptors fans': Kevin Durant gets apology
The Toronto Raptors fan base didn't bathe itself in glory when some cheered Kevin Durant's injury during Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night. But one anonymous Raptors...
Trump and Biden trade jabs while campaigning in Iowa
President Trump and Joe Biden traded blows on Tuesday as they stumped in the key battleground state of Iowa — with the commander in chief calling the ex-veep "a dummy”...
Gulf of Mexico's catastrophic 'dead zone' could be historically huge this summer
Scientists warn that the “dead zone” wreaking havoc on marine life in the Gulf of Mexico will cover almost 9,000 square miles this summer. “A recent forecast of the size...
Suspect in David Ortiz shooting charged with 'attempted homicide'
A suspect in the shooting of former Red Sox slugger David Ortiz was charged with "attempted homicide" and "criminal association" in connection to the violence in the Dominican Republic, a...
Boy on unicorn raft drifted into ocean off North Carolina
A boy floating on a unicorn-shaped raft drifted into the ocean off the coast of North Carolina and needed to be saved, a report said. The child was visiting from...
Cop buys family groceries after finding boy 'getting snacks' for younger sibling
A Texas police officer went beyond the call of duty last week after learning that a young boy walking alone in an Austin parking lot was out “getting snacks” for...
Life Time Fitness lease shines at Retail Deal of the Year Awards
The 21st Annual Retail Deal of the Year Awards were dominated by two downtown transactions. The Real Estate Board of New York’s first prize award for the most ingenious transaction...
Pelicans hire WNBA star Swin Cash for executive position
Just a few days before the NBA draft, the Pelicans continue to stack up their front office with talent, adding former WNBA and Connecticut superstar Swin Cash as VP of...
Mets get revenge in forgettable Subway Series
After trading blows Tuesday in the Subway Series split doubleheader by each taking a game in The Bronx, the Yankees ended the day in a tie with the Rays for...
We're probably safe from a catastrophic asteroid strike -- for now
If you ever clean out the gutters on your roof, take note: The dirt you’re tossing may have come from outer space. The new book “Cosmic Impact: Understanding the Threat...
Cachet Boutique hotel to get private rooftop deck called Glass Cube
The Cachet Boutique hotel and its elegant Playboy Supper Club at 510 W. 42nd St. are being topped with a private rooftop observation deck and performance space fronted by a...
Master recordings of legendary artists lost in 2008 fire: report
The master recordings belonging to some of the greatest musicians in American history were destroyed in a fire that tore through Universal Studios Hollywood in 2008, it was revealed on...
Prehistoric wolf head found perfectly preserved in Russia
This might even be too much wolf for Jon Snow. A massive wolf’s head that’s been encased in permafrost for 40,000 years — with its fur and teeth still intact...
Strand owner fumes over landmark status: 'We're under siege'
The de Blasio administration tagged the iconic Strand Bookstore’s building with a dreaded landmark designation Tuesday — a move the owner says was a concession to locals so the mayor...
Note to de Blasio: Either run the city full-time or resign
In a television interview Monday, Mayor Bill de Blasio thanked God that “we had a helicopter hit a building in the middle of Midtown, close to Times Square, and only...
Defense attorneys slam 'Junior' Guzman-Feliz as a gang kid
Lawyers for the gangbangers accused of slaughtering an innocent teen outside a Bronx bodega last summer insisted in their closing arguments that the 15-year-old aspiring cop was a gang member....
Vornado pitching office building to replace Hotel Pennsylvania
The stunning and detailed renderings for the former 15 Penn, that would take the place of the Hotel Pennsylvania, has a new moniker: Penn15. Vornado Realty Trust is now actively...
'Sad' investors say they had no choice but to close Four Seasons
Big names in finance and real estate who invested in the Four Seasons restaurant revival are miserable they were forced to close the place after less than a year —...
Tiger Woods is talking like he can win it all
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — There are certain “tells” with Tiger Woods during big tournament weeks, specifically at major championships. In April, Woods had a confident air about him that led...
NYC makes it as hard as possible for business owners to survive
The city has problems with empty storefronts, but that doesn’t stop it from making it as hard as possible to run a business. Nancy Bass-Wyden’s grandfather founded their Strand bookstore...
Top hedgies oppose United Technologies' merger with Raytheon
United Technologies Corp.’s $120 billion aerospace merger with Raytheon is facing stiff resistance from hedge fund moguls.
Cops making 'important progress' in David Ortiz shooting probe
Red Sox legend David Ortiz underwent a second surgery in Boston, then took his first steps soon after on Tuesday — as Dominican Republic cops said they have made “important...
Daniel Jones' striking words shouldn't be forgotten
In his last comments to the media before training camp in six weeks, Pat Shurmur stirred up a possible quarterback competition. The Giants coach said Eli Manning is the starter,...
Interpreting Giants' curious QB talk: Monumental shift needed
The Giants did not embrace Eli Manning only to shove him to the side just because a shiny, new quarterback shares a room at the office with the franchise icon....
Rangers aren't shying away from buyouts this summer
Regarding the Rangers, 10 days away from Kakko or Jacko. 1. Buyouts. The initial buyout period of June 15-30 opens Saturday. There is a second, shorter window later in the...
Former Westchester exec ends fight to get back watch seized in bribery probe
The feds have finalized seizure of former Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino’s expensive Rolex Submariner watch, which was partially paid for by two former New York City political donors who...
Cuomo uses sports analogy to defend Lynton's removal from MTA board
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday defended his decision to replace new MTA board appointee Michael Lynton as a simple swapping of players. “The way a coach will shift...
MTA to hire ex-federal prosecutor to probe overtime abuse
The MTA plans to hire a former federal prosecutor to probe the agency's rampant overtime abuse issues, a source said. The agency is seeking board approval to retain Carrie Cohen,...
Cuomo in spat with female Assembly members over paid surrogacy law
Gov. Andrew Cuomo singled out three female Assembly members by name Tuesday for holding up a vote to legalize surrogacy contracts that pay a woman for carrying someone's child.
Pastis NYC reopening is très bon for the Meatpacking District
Break out les ballons, lovers of Keith McNally’s classic downtown bistro Pastis — its long-awaited, just-opened second coming is better-looking, more comfy and less chaotic than the original a few...
Maybe these two Yankees really aren't flukes
Midnight never comes for the Yankees. Luke Voit and Gio Urshela have not turned into pumpkins. Time has not revealed them as aberrations. The clock ticks on the season and...
NYC’s worst road menaces are often its public employees
Shocking video taken on the West Side Highway near 24th Street shows a maroon Dodge Challenger accelerate from a standstill and deliberately ram a man standing on the road holding...
Student sues Long Island school over off-campus party beating
A Long Island high school student who had his nose broken, teeth knocked out and face cut in a beating by several other classmates off campus, filed a $10 million...
Didi Gregorius trend isn't setting off Yankees alarms
Didi Gregorius welcomed himself back to Yankee Stadium on Tuesday with a double in his first at-bat. The shortstop’s defense is still trying to catch up. In his fourth game...
US allies’ sad Tehran wild-goose chase
America’s allies are lining up to mediate between Washington and the Tehran regime. But they’re jumping the gun. Witness Japan’s President Shinzo Abe, who arrives in Tehran Wednesday for a...
Hong Kong: Will Beijing send in the tanks?
Hong Kong faces a citywide shutdown Wednesday as Beijing’s pawns aim to push through a new law that lets the mainland’s commissars extradite whoever they like for “justice” in kangaroo...
Real estate magnate claims sister bilked him out of $7M
The owner of some prime real estate in Manhattan alleges in a lawsuit filed in Manhattan Supreme Court that his sister swindled his businesses out of $7 million and that...
'Do your f-----g job': Very odd Bruins, Blues war erupts
Hockey players chirp at each other all the time. Even coaches trade barbs once in a while. But a general manager... cursing out an... ice crew? Only in the Stanley...
Biden’s latest flip-flop: Now he’s a China hawk
Suddenly, Joe Biden says it’s time for us “to get tough with China” — as if that’s not exactly what President Trump has been doing. And the reverse of where...
Here's the skinny on 'wellness' beers, wine
When it comes to running, Adam Marsh is “always open to the latest and greatest,” the 46-year-old tells The Post. From donning silly-looking minimalist running shoes to ripping shots of...
Congress has a duty to help our ailing 9/11 heroes
Detective Luis Alvarez’s heart-wrenching words Tuesday ought to settle the question immediately: Congress has a clear and urgent duty to replenish the 9/11 Victims’ Compensation Fund. Gaunt and rail-thin, the...
Cruiser control: Cops caught chilling in car as guard chases shoplifter
NYPD bosses are looking into a pair of officers caught on camera apparently sitting in their cruiser as security guards from a nearby store wrestled and chased down a fleeing...
Lessons for righties doing 'The Daily Show'
If you’re a conservative commentator, and Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” comes calling, you will hear a chorus of friends implore: Don’t do it. But should you go on the...
NY AG's challenge throws T-Mobile-Sprint merger into doubt
New York State Attorney General Letitia James is leading a group of states in challenging T-Mobile’s controversial merger with Sprint — an unusual legal salvo that throws the $26 billion...
Making margaritas can leave you with more than a hangover
In summertime, margaritas can come with a dark twist: blistering burns all over your hands. That’s what happened to health-care worker Courtney Fallon, who squeezed “hundreds of limes” to make...
Two giraffes struck dead by lightning at Florida preserve
Tragedy struck when 16-foot-tall Lily and her 12-foot-tall male friend, Jioni, were hit at Lion Country Safari near West Palm Beach on May 3, officials said in a Facebook post.
Four Seasons serves up its final power lunch
The souffle has set on the Four Seasons Restaurant, with the legendary 60-year-old Manhattan institution serving its final "power lunch" on Tuesday. Diners who flocked to the famed eatery for...
Does eating at night really make you fat?
Is nighttime snacking making you fat and miserable? Health buzz would have you think so. One of the trendiest, soundbite-friendliest weight loss mandates out there right now is that eating...
'Ex-girlfriend' Adam Gase can't get enough of new Jets GM
The Jets now have their leaders. After a tumultuous month, the Jets introduced Joe Douglas as their new general manager at a Tuesday press conference. The word of the day...
Raiders bring dysfunction to 'Hard Knocks' in dream come true
It's the "Hard Knocks" we've all been hoping for. On Monday, the Oakland Raiders made it official, announcing coach Jon Gruden's misfit crew will star in the all-access HBO show....
Homeland Security chief says 90% of asylum seekers miss court dates
The acting Homeland Security secretary said on Tuesday that 90 percent of asylum seekers are missing their court dates after being released into the US. Acting Secretary Kevin McAleenan told...
This 'When They See Us' scene won star Jharrel Jerome a standing ovation
The explosive Netflix series “When They See Us” features five young actors playing the “Central Park Five,” convicted for raping Trisha Meili, aka the Central Park Jogger, in 1989. The...
Florida couple uses pet alligator to reveal 10th child's gender
Welcome to a gender reveal party with a lot of bite. Stacie Childs-Wright and husband Chad Wright let their pet alligator, Amos, show the world the sex of their unborn...
Seagram's heiress Clare Bronfman gives $14M to Nxivm defense fund
Seagram's heiress Clare Bronfman coughed up more than $14 million to fund the defense of Nxivm leader Keith Raniere, herself and other accused sex cult cohorts, Brooklyn jurors heard Tuesday....
Trump administration bars Steve King from Air Force One: report
Iowa Republican Rep. Steve King, who was stripped of his committee assignments for his pro-white nationalist statements earlier this year, was reportedly barred from Air Force One Tuesday while President...
USWNT’s incredible showing makes men’s stat look really bad
The score seemed straight from a game of football -- not fútbol -- and it proved historic. The US Women’s National Team opened the World Cup on Tuesday with a...
CNN blares Biden's bid to disembowel Trump and other commentary
TV critic: CNN Announces Biden Plot To Disembowel Trump CNN’s “New Day” show ran an alarming on-screen chyron Tuesday: “Biden to Eviscerate Trump Today in Iowa Speech.” Luckily, “eviscerate” was...
Joe Biden flips on China threat, now says it's 'serious'
WASHINGTON -- Former Vice President Joe Biden toughened up his language on China Tuesday, saying the Asian nation represented a “serious challenge” and sometimes a “real threat” to the United...
Queens man allegedly drugged by Rolex thief afraid to go out now
"I don’t want to go out. I don’t want to meet people," the 26-year-old — who spoke on the condition of anonymity — told The Post Tuesday.
Don Jr. will meet with Senate Intelligence Committee behind closed doors
Donald Trump Jr. is set to meet with members of the Senate Intelligence Committee in a closed-door session on Wednesday. The appearance by the president's son follows a subpoena by...
Beyond Meat stock drops 25% after analyst's comment
Beyond Meat lost some of its sizzle after a Wall Street analyst said the veggie-burger maker’s surging stock price has finally gotten ahead of itself. The company’s shares — which...
House gives committees green light to sue Trump administration officials
WASHINGTON - The House passed a resolution Tuesday that gave congressional committees the green light to take Trump administration officials to court. The measure passed 229 to 191. The resolution...
Dad gets KO'd by cop for failing to 'back up'
Bodycam footage from police in Columbus, Ohio, shows an officer brutally punching 25-year-old Jonathan Robinson in the face. Police were investigating a shots-fired incident in the area when Robinson approached...
This many Americans still sleep with childhood 'comfort objects'
A third of Americans sleep with a “comfort object” from childhood, according to new research. From a special pillow, a blanket or a stuffed animal held over from when they...
Baby mama threatened to kill me before murdering her beau: witness
“She said that she would kill the baby, she would kill me and that no one was going to have him if it wasn’t her,” recalled Elizabeth Matos, who was...
Your office job might be making you fat
The average American office worker says they gained 12 pounds while working at their desk job, according to new research. Not only that, but a whopping nine in 10 who...
Extraterrestrial life could be scarcer than first thought: study
The search for extraterrestrial life has fascinated humanity for generations, with all sorts of theories about where it could exist, if it exists at all. For all those hoping to...
Delta saves 41 stranded students with a private flight after American Airlines cancels trip
A group of fifth graders from Oklahoma arrived at their Washington, DC, field trip in style, touching down in the nation’s capital on a private Delta Air Lines flight after...
Blunt-smoking son of college admissions cheats spent week in Rikers
Now he can bust rhymes about the big house. The rich kid-rapper son of two Upper East Side residents who pleaded guilty in the college admission scandal spent more than...
David Ortiz shooting suspect couldn't have shot him because he's a fan: mom
The man in custody for the shooting of David Ortiz couldn’t have been involved in the attack — because he’s a fan of the baseball legend, the suspect’s mom said...
Jennifer Dulos' estranged husband released on bail
The real estate developer charged in the disappearance of his estranged wife Jennifer Dulos is a free man. Fotis Dulos, 51, posted $500,000 bail just before 4 p.m. Tuesday and...
Queens cop adopts kitten after rescuing it from drainage system
An animal-loving Queens cop has a new addition to the family after rescuing a quartet of kittens while on the job — and taking one home with him as a...
Joanna Gaines has a new cookbook in the works with her 11-month-old
HGTV star Joanna Gaines revealed her latest culinary tome is cooking -- and fans are already champing at the bit to get their hands on the book. “After months of...
Dellin Betances' injury saga gets worse
The mysterious lat setback has hit the Yankees again. A Tuesday morning MRI exam revealed Dellin Betances has a low-grade lat strain, manager Aaron Boone said, and the reliever will...
Court officers injured in scuffle with visitor at Manhattan Supreme Court
Two court officers were injured Tuesday during a skirmish with a visitor at Manhattan Supreme Court, authorities and sources told the Post. Corey Marrant walked into the courthouse on Centre...
Alex Morgan never stopped scoring in US' World Cup opener
The US Women's National Team, it turns out, is pretty good at this soccer thing. Good enough to cover the spread ... of an American football game. The Americans decimated...
Warming oceans may kill 17% of all sea life by end of century
WASHINGTON — The world's oceans will likely lose about one-sixth of their fish and other marine life by the end of the century if climate change continues on its current...
Appeals court OKs 'Billionaires' Row' homeless shelter
The city has every right to open a homeless shelter in Manhattan's ritzy "Billionaires' Row" neighborhood, an appellate court ruled Tuesday. A community group, the West 58th Street Coalition, had...
Albany leaders strike deal to strengthen rent protections for tenants
State lawmakers struck a deal Tuesday to toughen the laws that set the rents in nearly 1 million New York City apartments on Tuesday, backing changes that would make it...
New measles cases down amid vaccine push
The city is gaining ground in its battle against the measles outbreak gripping Brooklyn’s Orthodox Jewish community, health officials said Tuesday — as they announced the closure of a tenth...
Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to block construction of Obama center
A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit that sought to prevent the construction of the Obama Presidential Center in lakeside Jackson Park — dealing a blow to environmentalists who...
Supreme Court rejects case to remove 'In God We Trust' from US currency
Show me the motto. The Supreme Court rejected an atheist case Monday to remove "In God We Trust," the national motto, from all coins and currency from the Department of...
Identical twins graduate high school as co-valedictorians
The 18-year-old sisters were named co-valedictorians of Lindblom Math and Science Academy's class of 2019, according to Good Morning America.
Blind woman drugged, raped at interview for foot fetish website: cops
A blind woman went to a Manhattan hotel to interview for a job at a foot fetish Web site — and was instead allegedly raped by her interviewer, authorities said...
David Ortiz up and walking after being shot in Dominican Republic
“Big Papi’’ has taken his first steps since being seriously wounded over the weekend. A rep for David Ortiz said the former Red Sox superstar walked a short distance, with...
Medical pot laws no answer for US opioid deaths, study finds
A new study shoots down the notion that medical marijuana laws can prevent opioid overdose deaths, challenging a favorite talking point of legal pot advocates. Researchers repeated an analysis that...
Yankees demolish Mets in familiar Subway Series theme
The Yankees were coming off an ugly road trip, while the Mets finished their recent homestand by winning four of five. Then the two teams met in The Bronx on...
The thin evidence against a jailed Venezuela opposition official
CARACAS - At about 2 a.m. on March 21, eight Venezuelan intelligence agents drove to the home of the top advisor to opposition leader Juan Guaido and broke down the...
Colorado Christian cakeshop sued for discrimination again
The owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop -- which won a case before the US Supreme Court recently -- was sued for a third time this week. Jack Phillips, the Lakewood, Colo.,...
The future MLB star the Yankees were forced to miss
If the Yankees missed out on baseball's next wunderkind, they have the international signing rules to blame. The Yankees were set to sign Wander Franco, one of baseball's top prospects,...
Newborn found alive in plastic bag left in wooded area
Authorities in Georgia are searching for the mother of a newborn baby who was found alive in a plastic bag last week. The baby girl, who has been temporarily named...
Patriots' options to replace Gronk getting bleaker by the week
The Patriots have consistently, and seamlessly, replaced stars since the Bill Belichick-Tom Brady dynasty began, but replacing Rob Gronkowski may be the team's toughest task yet. New England's best hope...
Indian court orders release of journalist arrested for tweet
NEW DELHI - India’s top court on Monday ordered the release of a journalist arrested for a social media post about a Hindu nationalist state chief minister, in a case...
Global carbon emissions rose at the fastest rate in seven years: report
Global carbon emissions skyrocketed last year at the fastest rate in seven years -- prompted by a weather-related spike in energy demand, according to a newly released report from BP....
Oklahoma man's gay-pride sign about 'country boys' goes viral
An Oklahoma "country boy" who plastered a rainbow on his pickup truck in honor of Gay Pride Month is receiving a lot of love on the Internet. Cody Barlow, who...
‘Undoing Whiteness’ yoga class aims to dismantle white supremacy
A white Seattle yoga instructor is holding a class geared exclusively towards white people to teach how white supremacy is prevalent in their “body, mind and heart.”
Parolee busted for scooter-based robberies
A parolee has been busted for a pair of robberies in which he allegedly rode up to victims on a scooter and snatched their belongs -- in one case, dragging...
After rape conviction, Kellen Winslow Jr. gets mistrial on other charges
VISTA, Calif. — A California jury that convicted former NFL player Kellen Winslow Jr. of raping a 58-year-old homeless woman was unable to break a deadlock on eight other counts...
State trooper accused of sex with prostitutes turned in by wife: court docs
The wife of a Pennsylvania state trooper accused of paying prostitutes for sex and creating fake profiles on social media tipped off police to the sordid allegations, court documents show....
Biden called Barr 'one of the best' attorneys general — 24 years ago
Joe Biden praised Attorney General William Barr 24 years ago, calling him “one of the best” attorneys general he’d ever worked with in his long congressional career. Biden complimented Barr...
Drake hugs it out with Eugenie Bouchard during NBA Finals
Drake wasn't the only Raptors fan turning heads during Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Before settling into her seat at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on Monday, Canadian tennis star...
Couple recounts 'horrible' illness at embattled Dominican resort
A Philadelphia couple says they fell ill after being exposed to a strange smell at the embattled Dominican Republic resort where three tourists died -- and now they want to...
Bronx man convicted of pimping out minors as young as 8
A Bronx man was convicted in Manhattan federal court of pimping out at least four minors for sex — including one victim who was just 8 years old. Claudius English,...
CAR FOOL: Woman has to be cut free after she's stuck in toy vehicle
This was not her ticket to ride. A woman in Scotland ended up having to be cut out of a children's toy car with a bread knife on Friday after...
Kevin Durant is only one safe from free-agency chaos injury created
Plans haven’t changed. They’ve just become more complicated. Despite Kevin Durant likely suffering a torn Achilles in Game 5 of the NBA Finals in Toronto on Monday night, the Warriors...
Chopper pilot wasn't licensed to fly in bad weather before fatal crash
The helicopter pilot who fatally crash-landed atop a Midtown skyscraper was not qualified to fly in the dismal weather over the city at the time, officials said Tuesday as federal...
Obese man leaves $200K to only cab driver who would drive him to pub
A taxi driver who inherited a passenger’s entire estate has been slapped with a huge legal bill after the will was overturned after a bitter legal battle. The bizarre story...
'WTF': Fans trash beauty blogger's 'lumpy' new lipstick line
A YouTube beauty guru is trying to survive lumpy-lipstick-gate. Jaclyn Hill launched her cosmetic line, Jaclyn Cosmetics, about two weeks ago. But while fans were initially anxious to get their...
Pete Buttigieg would cut some US aid if Israel annexes West Bank
Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg said on Tuesday that if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu carries out his plan to annex settlements in the West Bank he would if elected ensure...
The UN wants to get everyone in the world connected
UNITED NATIONS — An independent UN panel called Monday for much greater cooperation to bring digital technology to roughly half the world’s people and a senior Google executive said mobile...
Pregnant women are basically endurance athletes: study
Cranky pregnant moms, prepare for vindication. Researchers studying the limits of human endurance have determined that the physical intensity of pregnancy is basically like running a 40-week marathon. "Pregnancy is...
Maine gov signs bill allowing non-doctors to perform abortions
Maine's Democratic governor signed a bill into law this week that allows medical professionals other than doctors to perform abortions. The bill was introduced by Gov. Janet Mills and signed...
Kevin Durant's injury may have saved the Knicks' future
We are conditioned to believe that a dark cloud sits permanently over Penn Plaza, even on the sunniest of summer days. Two decades of lousy, unwatchable basketball will do that...
Stunning Monet unseen for 87 years could fetch $44M at auction
One month after Claude Monet's "Meules" sold for a whopping $110.7 million at Sotheby's New York, a beautiful painting of waterlilies that's been in a private collection for 87 years...
‘She had both of them out’: Breastfeeding mom booted from public pool
A breastfeeding mom was ejected from a pool in Texas City, Texas, after refusing to cover up. Misty Daugereaux reportedly “cussed out” the lifeguards while she nursed her 10-month-old poolside....
Mariano Rivera opens up about David Ortiz shooting: 'He has a great heart'
Yankee great Mariano Rivera opened up to The Post on Tuesday about the shooting of David Ortiz, saying, “It’s hard to see that happen to a guy like him.” “He...
Trump waves paper around as 'proof' of secret Mexico immigration deal
President Trump on Tuesday doubled down on his claim that he had cut a secret deal with Mexico to stem illegal immigration — even waving a piece of paper he...
Charles Barkley knows exactly whom to blame for Kevin Durant's injury
As the internet descends on the Warriors for playing Kevin Durant in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, a decision that resulted in an Achilles injury, Charles Barkley has joined...
New Yorkers divided on Mueller report, impeachment
New York voters are divided on what to do with Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report, a new survey released Tuesday reveals. Half of voters want to close the doors on...
Farmhouse that's a century older than America is for sale in Ohio
Finding a well-preserved home for sale that was built before the Revolutionary War is a rarity. Finding one in the middle of Ohio — a state founded in 1870, almost...
Father's Day gift ideas for rad dads everywhere
Step up your gifting game with these practical yet cool picks for all the dads in your life. Reminder: Father's Day is Sunday, June 16 this year!
South Sudan jails economist over interviews with foreign media
JUBA — A South Sudanese court sentenced a prominent economist to two years in prison on Tuesday for disturbing the peace because he gave interviews to foreign media after he...
Beyond Meat launches 'meatier' plant-based burger
It’s grilling season and Beyond Meat wants you to take a bigger, juicier bite out of plants. The vegetarian protein company has released a new version of its industry-upsetting burger,...
Steven Spielberg writing horror series you can only stream after midnight
For someone who’s been criticizing streaming platforms, Steven Spielberg is surely adapting fast to the best entertainment format available right now. Not only is the Hollywood veteran working on a...
Homeless people are causing subway chaos, data shows
The city’s homelessness crisis is grinding the subways to a halt — and now transit and police officials are considering a summons-diversion program to get vagrants above ground and into...
Trump calls Biden a 'loser' before dueling Iowa speeches
President Trump unleashed a furious attack on Democratic frontrunner Joe Biden on Tuesday — hours before they were scheduled to deliver dueling speeches in the key battleground state of Iowa....
Ron Goldman's sister praises 'hero' brother in first interview since OJ trial
A quarter-century after her brother Ron Goldman and his friend Nicole Brown Simpson were slashed to death, Kim Goldman hailed him as a hero in a new interview in which...
Allison Mack said sex with cult leader would 'heal' molestation trauma: ex-Nxivm 'slave'
Actress Allison Mack told a Nxivm slave who was molested as a child that the best way to “heal" was to have sex with their creepy leader, the woman testified...
'Tiger Mom's' daughter to clerk for Kavanaugh after claiming she wouldn't
The daughter of "Tiger Mom" may have protested too much. Sophia Chua-Rubenfeld, daughter of Yale Law School professor Amy Chua, will clerk for Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh — a...
Ex-Yankee gives Tigers great chance to top Royals
To say the Tigers’ pitching is full of peaks and valleys would be generous, but on Tuesday they will turn the mound over to one of their most reliable starters,...
Doctor finds 100 bubble tea pearls in girl's abdomen: reports
This might burst your affinity for bubble tea. A 14-year-old girl in China who was constipated for nearly a week had an abdominal blockage caused by undigested bubble tea pearls,...
Trump says he got a 'beautiful' letter from Kim Jong Un
President Trump said he received a "beautiful" and "very warm" letter from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and suggested they could meet for their third summit. “We have a...
North Carolina officials cast spotlight on ‘zombie snakes’
Parks officials in North Carolina are alerting the public about a “zombie snake,” a mild-mannered critter indigenous to the state that often plays dead to defend itself from predators. The...
Woman who blamed alien cult for boyfriend's murder sentenced
The Pennsylvania woman who fatally shot her boyfriend and blamed an apocalyptic alien cult for his death was sentenced to prison this week. Barbara Rogers, 44, was ordered to serve...
DeMarcus Cousins is now Warriors' most intriguing player: 'F--k them'
If nothing else, DeMarcus Cousins is direct. "F--k them," he told reporters about those who were critical of the time it took Kevin Durant to come back from a calf...
Great-grandfather takes Burger King obsession to his grave
He’s headed to the great fast food joint in the sky. A great-grandfather from England was so obsessed with Burger King that his dying wish was to be buried with...
Newly renovated subway station has already sprung a leak
The downtown platform at the MTA’s freshly renovated 72nd Street subway station on the B and C line flooded during Monday and Tuesday’s torrential rainstorms, photos and video show. It...
Woman swiped Rolex after drugging man at nightclub: cops
A raven-haired Rolex thief allegedly drugged a Queens man in a Manhattan nightclub then swiped his $11,000 watch, police said. The 26-year-old man met the woman in the wee hours...
White House calls Biden's planned remarks on Trump 'laughable'
The White House on Tuesday dismissed as "laughable" Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden's expected remarks in a speech in Iowa labeling President Trump an "existential threat to America." “The idea...
NYPD cops respond to Bronx call — only to have their tires slashed
A man slashed the tires of an NYPD radio car while officers were responding to a call in the Bronx, police said Tuesday. Cops showed up to an address on...
Livid Jon Stewart tears into no-show lawmakers at 9/11 fund hearing
WASHINGTON - Former "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart shamed members of a House panel Tuesday when only five lawmakers were seated in the rostrum to hear survivors of the...
First look: Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington stoke 'Little Fires'
Cue the fire emojis: Reese Witherspoon isn't satisfied just telling "Big Little Lies." The star and executive producer of HBO's hit series dropped the first look Tuesday of her next...
Pelosi says she's 'done' with Trump after latest insults
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she's "done" with President Trump's insults after he referred to her as "nervous Nancy" in an interview while in Normandy for the 75th anniversary of...
NFL cornerback gunned down: 'Do not believe it was random'
A former NFL cornerback was gunned down by an intruder inside his Florida home over the weekend — and investigators are still looking for a suspect, police said Tuesday. Eric...
New York Times cuts political cartoons amid anti-Semitism backlash
The New York Times is yanking daily political cartoons from its international edition after it stirred controversy by publishing a drawing deemed anti-Semitic. The Times released a statement that said...
Disgusting live shellfish try to make a run for it
A trio of shellfish at a restaurant in Maizuru, Japan, shocked diners when two of the clams opened up and revealed their slithery feet. Watch the stomach-turning video here. ...
Giants coach happily stirs Jones and Eli quarterback drama
Pat Shurmur did not rule out a quarterback competition this summer between incumbent Eli Manning and rookie Daniel Jones for the starting job, but the Giants head coach did not...
Rookie will pitch Orioles to rare Camden Yards win
Alec Baldwin says he’s sooo done with his impersonation of President Trump. “I can’t imagine I would do it again. I just can’t.” Sure, Alec, and Kawhi Leonard is going...
Couple struck by bricks falling from scaffolding
A couple walking on the sidewalk in Midtown Tuesday morning was hit by bricks that fell from scaffolding, officials said. At about 9:10 a.m., two bricks fell from the 18th...
'Grid Kid killer's murder conviction reinstated by appeals court
The 2005 murder conviction of "Grid Kid killer" John Giuca was reinstated Tuesday by the state Court of Appeals after previously having been overturned amid allegations that Brooklyn prosecutors framed...
Dominic Thiem adds doubles joke to Serena Williams feud
Dominic Thiem wants to put his dispute with Serena Williams behind them, and he's got just the way to do it. On Tuesday, Thiem jokingly offered to play mixed doubles...
Ancient asteroid crater found off the coast of Scotland
The spot where an ancient asteroid hit the United Kingdom some 1.2 billion years ago has been tracked to a location under the sea between mainland Scotland and the Western...
Bolton says potential third US-North Korea summit in Kim's hands
National security adviser John Bolton on Tuesday said a possible third summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is in Pyongyang's hands. “We’re ready when they...
'Free Willy' bill bans dolphin and whale captivity in Canada
Canada's parliament just passed a whale of a bill. On Monday, the Canadian House of Commons made it illegal to keep a whale, dolphin or porpoise captive. The "Free Willy"...
The Strand's been granted landmark status — and the owner has major beef
The Strand has a new place in history books. City officials granted landmark status to the Manhattan tome-slinger’s flagship Broadway store on Tuesday — despite the shop’s objections. “The Strand...
Hong Kong braces for mass protests over controversial extradition bill
HONG KONG — Opponents of legislation in Hong Kong that would allow criminal suspects to be extradited to mainland China are planning more protests and labor strikes in an attempt...
AOC may challenge Schumer, Gillibrand for a New York Senate seat: report
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez may challenge one of New York’s incumbent Democratic senators in a primary, according to the political talkfest “Axios on HBO.” Democrats suggested that the freshman New York...
Butt-grabbing creep gets body-slammed by waitress and more moronic moments
In this episode of "They Had It Coming," a creep gets his butt kicked after grabbing a waitress’ bum, a mini Chewbacca at a Walmart gets punched by his own...
Woman suffers from rare 'sex headaches': 'I thought I was dying'
Mind-blowing sex may sound like your ideal night, but for some, the phrase has more painful connotations. These blinding headaches, caused by orgasms or sexual excitement, are absolutely excruciatingly -...
Trump is more popular than de Blasio in New York: poll
More New Yorkers like President Trump than like Mayor Bill de Blasio, according to a poll by Sienna College. The embarrassing survey showed that statewide, only 29 percent of voters...
Florida woman squeezed boyfriend’s genitals ‘until they bled’: cops
A Florida woman was arrested last week on allegations that she squeezed her boyfriend’s testicles until they bled, police said. The alleged incident occurred on June 4 in Indian Harbour Beach,...
Golfers the 'Tiger bettors' will ignore
LAS VEGAS — Life is not all fairways and greens. Sand traps, trees and water hazards sometimes get in the way of a good time. Tiger Woods knows all about...
Your desk job could be giving you 'sloppy bottom': fitness trainer
A fitness expert has warned that sitting down for too long will leave you with a ‘sloppy bottom’ – as she revealed how to prevent a sagging behind. Belinda Norton,...
Drake's Kevin Durant emotion didn't end on the court
As far as Drake's concerned, Kevin Durant's well-being is greater than any game. Taking to Instagram, the Raptors superfan, who consoled the Warriors forward after he went down with an...
Waking up early can make you happier and healthier
Late sleepers can reset their internal body clocks to bounce out of bed earlier with a few practical life hacks — which can indeed make them healthy, wealthy and wise....
Estranged husband's DNA found mixed with blood of Jennifer Dulos: prosecutors
DNA belonging to the estranged husband of missing Connecticut mom Jennifer Dulos was found mixed with her blood in her New Canaan home, prosecutors said in court Tuesday. The revelation...
David Ortiz to remain in ICU after successful second surgery
Former Red Sox great David Ortiz underwent a second surgery in Boston overnight — and later “flashed a smile’’ when talking with his family, a report said Tuesday. Ortiz —...
Coach explains the timeout that might've cost Raptors an NBA title
Nick Nurse had just five seconds left to use a timeout, and he wasn't going to lose it. In retrospect, that might have been the wrong decision. There was 3:05...
Journalist's fiancée reveals his last texts to her before he vanished
The fiancée of a missing California automotive journalist says he texted her about his treacherous journey test-driving a motorcycle in the mountains before he vanished, according to a report. David...
Facebook is building a massive solar farm in Texas
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Facebook is building a massive solar farm in West Texas that’s believed to be one of the largest solar projects in the nation and the social media...
David Ortiz's teen son posts heartfelt message on Instagram
Among the many tributes and well-wishes pouring in for David Ortiz was one from his own son, 14-year-old D’Angelo, who wrote, “Pops I Love u.” “There is nobody stronger then...
'Substantial' lock of Beethoven's hair goes up for auction
LONDON — British auction house Sotheby’s plans to sell on Tuesday what it says is a “substantial” lock of Ludwig van Beethoven’s hair that the German composer himself cut off...
Jon Stewart to testify on behalf of 9/11 victims fund to Congress
Jon Stewart and a number of first responders will testify before the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday to push lawmakers to fund the 9/11 victims compensation fund. The House is expected...
Creepy security footage has people wondering if Dobby is real
Dobby is ... free? Last week, Facebook user Vivian Gomez of La Junta, CO posted home security footage of someone or something who looks uncannily similar to Dobby, the skittish,...
'Central Park Five' prosecutor: Netflix series is an 'outright fabrication'
Linda Fairstein, the Manhattan prosecutor who oversaw the "Central Park Five" case, slammed director Ava DuVernay's Netflix series as "so full of distortions and falsehoods as to be an outright...
Suspect sought after off-duty deputy shot inside Jack in the Box
An off-duty Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy was shot in the head as he waited in line at a California Jack in the Box — and authorities are now probing...
More millennials subscribe to video games than traditional paid TV
NEW YORK - More American millennials now subscribe to a video game service than to a traditional paid television service, according to a survey on Monday, as consumers favor new...
How to get a leg up wagering lopsided World Cup matchups
Oh say, can you see … on the sports betting schedule … the United States Women’s National Team will finally take the pitch in the 2019 World Cup. Unfortunately for...
Genetically enhanced fungus kills mosquitoes with spider venom
A new weapon in the war against malaria-carrying mosquitoes has arrived just in time for summer. Researchers from the University of Maryland and the Research Institute of Health Sciences in...
Venezuelans turn to reusing, repairing old items to survive economic crisis
CARACAS, Venezuela — In Venezuela, the financial hopes of Eliset González are riding on a niche trade. Each day, González sits at a market kiosk in Caracas and repairs broken...
Woman suspects sister's Dominican Republic death is linked to latest fatalities
The family of a Pennsylvania bride-to-be who died under circumstances similar to those of guests at the Grand Bahía Príncipe resort in the Dominican Republic says it's "impossible" that her...
Hero driver jumps out of car to stop sex assault, subdue attacker
A New Jersey man turned a detour on the way home from work to pick up chemicals for his pool into a heroic struggle with a would-be rapist who had...
Botswana becomes latest African nation to decriminalize gay sex
The southern African nation of Botswana became the latest country to decriminalize gay sex when a high court on Tuesday rejected as unconstitutional sections of the penal code with roots...
Kawhi push? Waiting for Durant? Knicks' alternatives after KD's crushing injury
TORONTO — The Knicks’ best laid plans may have gone up in smoke in one tragic moment Monday night. The Knicks woke up Tuesday to the news of Kevin Durant’s...
You can own a private island just outside NYC for $13 million
A private island just 30 minutes from Manhattan has hit the market for $13 million. Columbia Island is located just off of New Rochelle in Westchester, surrounded by the waters...
Maxim names Olivia Culpo the hottest woman in the world
Meet the planet's sexiest woman — at least for this year. The top spot on the 2019 Maxim Hot 100 ranking belongs to Rhode Island native Olivia Culpo. "I've always...
Girlfriend of Jennifer Dulos' estranged husband smiles in court
The girlfriend of the Connecticut man charged in the disappearance of Jennifer Dulos flashed a smile as she entered the courtroom Tuesday for a scheduled hearing. Michelle Troconis, 44, looked...
Moderators for first Democratic primary debate announced
NBC News announced on Tuesday that "Nightly News" anchor Lester Holt and MSNBC host Rachel Maddow will be among the moderators for the first Democratic primary debate later this month....
Human rights group claims to locate North Korean execution sites
SEOUL, South Korea — A human rights group said Tuesday it has identified hundreds of spots where witnesses claim North Korea carried out public executions and extrajudicial state killings as...
Class mom arrested after confronting son's bullies in school
A South Carolina mom faces charges after she went to her son's class to take his bullying issues into her own hands — but says she couldn't "get the message...
Killer whale peacefully swims with a pod of porpoises
A killer whale was spotted swimming with a pod of porpoises off Cape Cod near Chatham, Massachusetts. Later identified as Old Thom, the orca reportedly swam alongside the boat for...
Florida man caught with cocaine on nose told cops it wasn't his
A Florida man caught with cocaine on his schnoz during a traffic stop tried to convince the cops that the white powdery substance around his nostrils did not belong to...
High school removes girls' lacrosse coach for 'excessively' texting players
A girls’ lacrosse coach in Massachusetts has been removed from her post for “excessively” sending texts to her players that may have been inappropriate, school officials said. Some of the...
The lineup combination Mets never saw coming
Jed Lowrie remains stashed in Florida, perhaps in the witness protection program under the name Ivan, which appropriately enough would give him the initials “IL.” The Mets signed the veteran...
Biden will claim Trump is unfit for office in Iowa speech
Joe Biden will go directly after President Trump in a speech in Iowa later Tuesday, claiming the commander-in-chief is unfit for the White House and hitting him over his relationship...
USA vs Thailand: How to watch, livestream 2019 Women’s World Cup match
The United States Women’s National Team kicks off their 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign against Thailand on Tuesday afternoon. The United States, who won the tournament in 2015, will...
17-year-old cheerleader dies after collapsing on high school track
A high school cheerleading captain in Georgia died after collapsing on a track during a dance team workout session, her devastated relatives and school officials said. Elyse Purefoy, 17, died...
Teen bitten by shark while surfing in North Carolina
A shark chomped down on a teen surfer as he rode the waves in North Carolina this week, according to new reports. Austin Reed, 19, was hurt around 2 p.m....
'It's bulls--t': Warriors stars fuming at Raptors fans who cheered Durant injury
As the Warriors continue to process Kevin Durant's devastating Achilles injury from Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night, most of the players are still in disbelief over...
Corey Johnson questions safety of Uber Copter after fatal helicopter crash
City Council Speaker Corey Johnson questioned the necessity of Uber Copter — an in-the-works helicopter link between Manhattan and JFK Airport — in light of Monday's fatal chopper crash in...
Pence defends barring rainbow flag at US embassies during pride month
Vice President Mike Pence said it was “the right decision” by the Trump administration to deny requests to fly rainbow flags during gay pride month, according to a new report....
Iran releases US resident accused of spying
A Lebanese businessman with permanent US residency who was imprisoned in Iran for several years for alleged anti-state activity was released Tuesday, his lawyer said. Nizar Zakka, 52, who had...
Bodies recovered from sunken Danube tour boat in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Several bodies were recovered from the wreckage of a tour boat that sank in the Danube River as it was lifted out of the river Tuesday morning...
New 'Frozen 2' trailer is shockingly dark and scary
What is this? “Frozen 2: The Return of the Queen”? The first full trailer for Disney’s “Frozen 2” dropped Tuesday morning, and from this early glimpse of the film, it...
David Ortiz's legacy and 'aura' through the eyes of one shaken Hall of Famer
Hall of Famer John Smoltz, who knows from auras, sat in a Yankee Stadium broadcast booth Monday afternoon and thought back to the first time he witnessed Big Papi in...
Pedro Martinez breaks down during interview about David Ortiz
Hall of Fame pitcher Pedro Martinez broke down in tears Monday as he paid tribute to former Red Sox teammate David Ortiz, who is recovering from wounds suffered in a...
Billionaire's $279M ranch comes with car museum, dinosaur fossil
When a mansion hits the market, you might find high-end amenities such as an infinity pool, a home theater and a guest house. But to sweeten the deal of his...
Millennials are actually having better sex than you
Over the past few years, a slew of headlines have proclaimed that millennials aren’t having all that much sex. One 2018 story in the Atlantic put a name to the...
'Nasty' worm found in Chewy granola bar
This snack will make you squirm. A woman in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, found what appeared to be a grub worm inside a Quaker Oats brand Big Chewy granola bar. ...
Woman facing felony charges in Bezos protest to be freed from jail
A judge in Las Vegas says a California animal rights activist can be freed from jail without bail pending her next court date on felony charges for approaching Amazon founder...
Court to review Led Zeppelin 'Stairway to Heaven' rip-off decision
A federal appeals court on Monday agreed to review its latest decision on whether or not Led Zeppelin ripped off the opening guitar riff of to their legendary rock hit...
First-round pick chooses Yankees in 'hardest decision'
It all still seemed like a dream for Anthony Volpe: Finally deciding to go pro after a few sleepless nights, hearing his name called in the MLB draft by the...
'Reason to doubt' estranged hubby was at Jennifer Dulos' house when she vanished: lawyer
The new lawyer for the estranged husband of missing Connecticut woman Jennifer Dulos claimed on Monday that there was "powerful reason to doubt" his client was at Dulos’s home the...
This is the Subway Series' most glaring mismatch
The back end of the Yankees bullpen features one reliever after another with closer stuff. When a significant portion of the Mets bullpen enters, it usually means the game is...
Justin Thomas is out to find old magic with injuries behind him
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — It doesn’t matter how old you are, when you’re a golfer in the prime of your career, are in good form and you’re forced to take...
US women scoff at dynasty talk with different World Cup glory in mind
The U.S. Women’s National Team isn’t a dynasty. But it will settle for being dominant — and repeating as World Cup champions. Golden State is a dynasty, with nightly brilliance...
Justin Amash leaves House Freedom Caucus after 'impeachable' comments
Michigan Repubican Rep. Justin Amash announced Monday evening he was leaving the influential conservative House Freedom Caucus, just weeks after he attracted the ire of his colleagues by arguing in Twitter...
Fluids from decomposing body upstairs force restaurant closure
WINDSOR, Conn. — Fluids leaking from a decomposing body upstairs have forced health officials to close a Connecticut restaurant. WFSB-TV reports Windsor police were called to the Siam Corner Thai...
US Amateur champ’s sacrifice adds hurdle to pro career
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Viktor Hovland is not one of the favorites to win the U.S. Open this week at Pebble Beach, but he does have the distinction of winning...
Knicks are living Kevin Durant's nightmare
For now, the concern has to be for the player, even here, even in Manhattan, where so much hope — real, imaginary, virtual — has been tied up in the...
Mary Max, wife of famed artist Peter Max, kills herself in UWS pad
Mary Max, the wife of world-renowned psychedelic artist Peter Max, killed herself in her Upper West Side apartment over the weekend, police said Monday. Mary Max, 52, died of nitrogen...
Automotive writer goes missing while test-driving motorcycle
SAN FRANCISCO — Authorities using boats and drones searched a Northern California river Monday for a veteran automotive journalist who went missing while test-driving a motorcycle for a story. Calaveras...
Teacher, son die in apparent murder-suicide
MARYVILLE, Tenn. — Police say the deaths of a school teacher and his son are being investigated as an apparent murder-suicide after the pair were found shot in the burning...
Yankees reveal roadmaps for Judge, Stanton returns
Giancarlo Stanton has played just three games this season, sidelined first with a left biceps strain, followed by a strained left shoulder and finally a strained left calf suffered during...
'I'm hurting deep': Kevin Durant's first words after Achilles injury
The Warriors’ win eased a small portion of Kevin Durant’s injury pain. Durant wasn’t on the ScotiaBank Arena floor to witness Golden State hold on to beat the Raptors 106-105...
120 whoopie pies are missing after fairground booth break-in
SKOWHEGAN, Maine — Apparently hungry and thirsty vandals have trashed a fairgrounds booth in Maine, stealing 120 whoopie pies and drinking half a gallon of iced tea. John Youney, a...
'Blame me': Kevin Durant has Achilles injury as GM bares soul
TORONTO — Kevin Durant’s gutty return for Game 5 lasted less than 15 minutes and ended when he suffered what could be a potentially devastating Achilles tear in the second...
Truck carrying more than 130 million bees crashes in Montana
A truck carrying about 133 million bees crashed off the side of a road in Montana on Monday, sending swarms of buzzers into the air as rescue crews arrived, a...
Cheerleader Rickie Fowler needs to get his US Open priorities straight
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — We’ve seen Rickie Fowler celebrating at the end of major championships, wearing a wide smile and offering handshakes. But so far, he has been the one...
New survey suggests MBAs might not be worth the cost
Only 55% of students poised to earn MBAs from the nation’s top 25 business schools said they had received job offers with salaries of $100,000 or more — down from...
Nasty political drama reaches third act in Washington
The financial markets are nervous about lots of things right now — trade wars, the condition of the economy, what the Federal Reserve is thinking. And the biggest of all...