June 14, 2019
Giancarlo Stanton shows Yankees he's ready to return
CHICAGO — Barring another setback, the Yankees are looking at Tuesday as the day Giancarlo Stanton jumps off the injured list and back into their lineup. That is the second...
Teen arrested for stabbing principal during graduation rehearsal
A teen was arrested for stabbing a principal during an 8th grade graduation rehearsal in New Jersey Friday morning, local authorities said. The 14-year-old student used a folding knife to...
CC Sabathia flops as Yankees' rotation woes only get worse
CHICAGO — CC Sabathia says his recent troubles are not related to his right knee, which has landed him on the injured list twice this season. That was about the...
Jurors hear recording of suspect describing how he killed scholar from China
PEORIA, Ill. — Jurors in a federal death-penalty trial heard secretly recorded audio Friday in which a former University of Illinois doctoral student describes to his girlfriend how he killed...
Jeurys Familia implodes as Mets' bullpen nightmare grows
Prosperity can be fleeting. For the Mets, it’s often gone in an instant — especially when their flammable bullpen is involved. In the span of 24 hours, they went from...
Woman arrested in connection with death of ex-Arkansas lawmaker Linda Collins
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Authorities on Friday night said they’ve arrested an Arkansas woman in connection with the killing of a former state senator who was found dead outside her...
Dish Network boss eyes creating 4th mobile carrier
Talks to create a No. 4 US wireless carrier are quickly picking up steam — and Charlie Ergen is poised to run the prospective telecom colossus. The maverick telecom tycoon...
Dan Loeb's pitch to break up Sony lifts stock
Sony shares got a boost Friday on hopes billionaire investor Dan Loeb will persuade the conglomerate to shed one of its “crown jewels.” Loeb argued in an eight-page letter to...
Phoenix police draw gun on couple after their daughter steals doll
A Phoenix couple is reportedly suing that city for $10 million, alleging they were unlawfully arrested after their 4-year-old daughter stole a doll from a store. During the May 29...
Dozens dead amid record heatwave in India
At least 36 people have died in a heatwave in India, where temperatures this summer have reached their highest ever recorded, officials said. A month-long heatwave has gripped the nation,...
LeBron James-less Finals was a win for the NBA
LAS VEGAS — The final numbers are in, and the NBA Finals were a smashing success for Canada all the way around. The NBA said Friday that 56 percent of...
Tiger Woods fuming after failing to make a run
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — The expression on Tiger Woods’ face when his U.S. Open second round was complete Friday at Pebble Beach told you exactly how his day went. He...
Dad-son anchors Lester and Stefan Holt set for special Father's Day
Every weekday at 4 p.m., NBC “Nightly News” anchor Lester Holt and his son Stefan Holt, who is the co-anchor of NBC 4 New York’s 4 p.m. newscast, come together...
'City on a Hill' star Aldis Hodge: Show's racist 'ugliness' is vital
Aldis Hodge on scripted racism: 'It’s absolutely necessary because this is what people go through today. We cannot hide from it.'
How to answer Iran’s deadly Gulf games
It’s clear that President Trump had good reason to send the aircraft carrier USS Lincoln, flanked by destroyers and cruisers, to the Persian Gulf to protect shipping lanes from Iranian...
Trump’s Mexican-tariff move was a true victory
President Trump’s detractors are trying to play down the significance of the US-Mexico immigration deal, saying it is largely comprised of actions that Mexico had already agreed to many months...
Brandon Nimmo's rehab comes to crashing halt
It’s a pain in the neck. Brandon Nimmo was a late scratch from the lineup for Triple-A Syracuse on Friday night with neck soreness, the Mets said. He will be...
Jordan Spieth doesn't blame hit rake on his caddie
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Perhaps the golf gods got even with Jordan Spieth for trying to call out his caddie during Thursday’s opening round of the U.S. Open at Pebble...
TV has stopped showing us dads you can look up to
It was just father and son out there on the prairie, working the ranch. The town knew the dad as a model citizen, ready to step in at any hint...
11-year-old boy home alone fends off intruders with a machete
MEBANE, N.C. — Authorities say an 11-year-old armed with a machete thwarted a three-person home invasion in North Carolina. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release Friday...
Using the Central Park 5 to hit Trump and other commentary
Urban beat: Central Park 5 Film Is Aimed at Trump President Trump’s role in the prosecution of the Central Park Five looks “pivotal” in Netflix’s dramatization of the story, notes...
Knicks one of biggest losers in aftermath of painful NBA Finals
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Warriors and the Knicks lost the NBA Finals — a gruesome two-week battleground that has disfigured the face of the once-pretty 2019 free-agent class. In the...
De Blasio’s 'gift' to the subway: rising homeless woes
Mayor Bill de Blasio doesn’t run the subways, but his homeless policies are still helping gum them up. Naturally, City Hall’s response to that news was: more of the same....
Woman: Hand-licking former UN Security Council president raped me twice
A Rwandan woman says she was raped twice by a United Nations ambassador — who allegedly licked her hand and made other creepy advances before having his way with her...
How will 'The Chi' handle actors' departures next season?
It’s a good news/bad news scenario for “The Chi” heading into Sunday night’s Season 2 finale on Showtime. The good news is that “The Chi” — a compelling drama about...
‘Junior’ Guzman-Feliz's mom thanks Jesus after gangbangers found guilty of murder
A Bronx jury on Friday convicted five Trinitario gangbangers of the mistaken identity, machete and knife murder of 15-year-old Lesandro “Junior” Guzman-Feliz in a bodega last year. The verdict left...
Doing the right thing on mandatory vaccinations
Kudos to the Legislature and Gov. Cuomo for doing the right thing on vaccines. It was touch-and-go: The bill to end the “religious exemption” from laws mandating basic public-health vaccinations...
Carranza’s friends keep cashing in
Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza insists he’s under attack because of his ethnicity and his focus on racial justice, but it increasingly looks like everything is a cover for simply packing...
DOJ backs Mnuchin's refusal to turn over Trump's taxes
The Justice Department issued a legal opinion Friday finding that Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin was right to withhold President Donald Trump's tax returns from a House committee that subpoenaed them....
A new favorite to win the NBA title in 2019-20
If the Warriors’ dynasty isn’t dead, it’s going on hiatus. Despite Kevin Durant’s potential departure and recently ruptured Achilles, Golden State had remained the consensus 2020 NBA title favorite in...
Female sheriff's deputy accused of having sex with teen boy
A California woman who works as a sheriff's deputy was arrested this week for allegedly having sex with with a 16-year-old boy, authorities said. Shauna Bishop, 44, turned herself in...
Get sun and fun with summer theater that's way off-Broadway
See quality productions at shore, lake and mountain theaters not far from NYC.
Texans-Patriots tiff over Nick Caserio quickly comes to bizarre conclusion
Talk about a quick resolution. A day after the New England Patriots filed tampering charges with the NFL over the Texans' attempt to interview director of player personnel Nick Caserio...
Pete Alonso fights back on Twitter after Mets, Diaz blow suspended game
Edwin Diaz blew it twice for the Mets — first Thursday night and then again Friday — and Pete Alonso defended himself on Twitter for lobbying to get the game...
NYC allocates $250K to help low-income women obtain abortions
The city has secured $250,000 to pay for abortion services for low-income women who do not have access to safe and affordable health care, lawmakers said on Friday. The one-time...
The best rainbow merch for Pride 2019 — and beyond
In honor of Pride Month, show some ROYGBIV love in these limited-edition capsule pieces that give back to the LGBTQ+ community.
Jurors start huddling without hearing from Nxivm leader Keith Raniere
The trial against accused sex-cult leader Keith Raniere has wrapped up — without the Svengali-like Nxivm guru taking the stand. Brooklyn federal prosecutors rested their case against Raniere, 58, around...
Woman 'horrified' by gym's body-shaming promo email to former customers
Talk about gym-timidation. One woman was left “horrified” to receive a body-shaming promotional email from a Connecticut location of Anytime Fitness gym. The offensive note urged former customers to "pinch"...
Prosecutors will retry Kellen Winslow on rape charges
VISTA, Calif. — Former pro football player Kellen Winslow Jr. will be retried after a jury convicted him of raping a homeless woman but failed to agree on eight other...
Cuomo signs rent law overhaul, toughening tenant protections
ALBANY – State lawmakers and Gov. Andrew Cuomo approved the biggest overhaul of New York’s rent laws in a generation, offering New York City tenants new protections against rent hikes...
NYC budget pact overhauls Thrive mental health program
The city’s new spending plan slashes $20 million from first lady Chirlane McCray's embattled “Thrive NYC” mental health initiative – with more than half of the money redirected to hiring...
The extreme measures Americans will take to avoid bad hair
Sitting in traffic, being in the line at the DMV, and walking around with toilet paper on their shoes are some of the things people would rather do than have...
Rays' Pham: Big-market Yankees, Red Sox get All-Star voting advantage
The current voting totals for the 2019 All-Star Game was released Monday, and Rays outfielder Tommy Pham is outraged. Pham sees a disadvantage for players on teams in smaller markets,...
Top equestrian apparently kills self after lifetime ban over misconduct
A decorated California equestrian died in an apparent suicide -- just months after he was permanently banned from the sport over allegations of child sex abuse, according to a report....
Woman known as 'The Venezuelan' among those busted in David Ortiz shooting
Dominican authorities have busted four more people in the botched hit job on former Red Sox slugger David Ortiz — including a woman and two inmates, according to police and...
Human toe cocktail is more than 'disgusting' — it's a health risk, says doc
Talk about toe-tal recoil. To drink this classic Canadian cocktail, you'll need a strong stomach — and immune system. Since 1973, the Yukon’s Downtown Hotel has been serving up the...
Brooklyn lotto winner quits job to go riding with Bible-thumping bikers
He’s heaven on wheels. A Brooklyn superintendent won a $7 million lottery and promptly quit his job to take a cross-country motorcycle trip spreading the word of God, he said...
Jimmy Butler will throw his hat into the NBA free agency ring
Jimmy Butler is set to hit the open market. The 76ers' forward intends to decline his $19.8 million player option, becoming an unrestricted free agent, according to Yahoo Sports. The...
Virgil Abloh's latest Off-White collaboration already selling out
The "King of Collabs," a k a Virgil Abloh of Off-White, has launched his latest collaboration — just in time for Father’s Day. It’s the "Off-White c/o Vilebrequin" joint project, and...
Armed man busted outside New Jersey elementary school
A Delaware man armed with a handgun loaded with hollow-point bullets was busted Thursday outside an elementary school in New Jersey, authorities said Friday. Thomas J. Wilkie was found in...
Restaurant donates rare lobster to honor Blues' Stanley Cup win
It’s no fish tale: A Massachusetts restaurant owner found an ultra-rare blue lobster — and plans to donate it in honor of the St. Louis Blues' Stanley Cup win. Nathan...
Breaking down the College World Series field
LAS VEGAS — If you are a baseball purist who likes to wager, the College World Series is for you. “I can’t wait for the CWS to get started,” said...
Notre Dame donations coming from regular Americans, French billionaires 'haven't paid a cent'
The French billionaires who vowed to donate hundreds of millions of dollars to help rebuild the Notre Dame cathedral "haven't paid a cent," according to church officials. Instead, regular Americans...
Cop kills himself behind Staten Island precinct — the third NYPD suicide in less than 2 weeks
An NYPD cop killed himself behind a Staten Island precinct on Friday — the third member of the department to commit suicide this month, sources told The Post. Officer Mike...
Bride recalls disastrous wedding at deadly Dominican resort
A bride spent the morning of her wedding day at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Punta Cana plying her sickly groom with Gatorade and Imodium after he fell...
Alligator spotted swimming with steak knife in head
“A steak knife was sticking out of his head.” An alligator stunned Texas neighbors when it swam by their homes — with a massive knife sticking out of its noggin,...
Teen Vogue slammed for column teaching minors how to get abortions
Parents are blasting Teen Vogue for a recent "sexual health and identity" column that instructs a pregnant minor on how to end a pregnancy without telling her parents because "having access to abortion should be your right,...
Britain bans ‘harmful’ gender stereotypes in advertisements
LONDON — Hapless husbands and housework-burdened moms are being banished from British advertising, as a crackdown on gender stereotypes comes into force. From Friday, advertisements must not include “gender stereotypes...
Kid's eyesight ruined after parents let her play on phone every day for a year
A 2-year-old Chinese toddler has developed severe short-sightedness after her parents allowed her to play on a mobile every day for a year. The girl, Xiao Man, from the Jiangsu...
Stephen Curry and Drake made their amends after NBA Finals
Before leaving the Oracle Arena for perhaps the last time, Stephen Curry made a quick Facetime call. The Warriors’ Curry was seen Facetiming with rapper and Raptors superfan Drake Thursday...
ICE quarantined more than 5,000 for mumps, chicken pox exposure
More than 5,000 migrants detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement have been placed in quarantine after being exposed to mumps or chicken pox, the agency said Friday. The agency...
Dad wants to sue NYPD over son's subway station electrocution death
A father whose son died during a run-in with cops says the NYPD gave him inconsistent accounts of what happened and then refused to provide information from its probe, according...
High school grads die after being struck by lightning in park
Two high school graduates are dead after reportedly being struck by lightning Thursday in a Pennsylvania park. Brendan McGwon, 18, and Kaitlyn Rosensteel, 18, were fishing at Mammoth Park Lake...
Remains of 7-year-old suspected illegal immigrant found in Arizona desert
The body of a 7-year-old Indian girl was found in a remote desert area of Arizona on Wednesday -- the same day border agents say they were told human smugglers...
Memorial services for runner who died of rare cancer to include tribute run
Gabriele Ivy Grunewald is still encouraging others to run. Memorial services for the 32-year-old elite distance runner from Minnesota who died Tuesday following a 10-year battle against a rare and...
Woman who suffered 13 miscarriages in 10 years celebrates 'miracle' baby
A woman who suffered 13 miscarriages in 10 years finally had her miracle baby after taking steroids to strengthen her womb. Laura Worsley, 35, lost every baby she conceived, with...
Majority of Americans agree this makes sex more satisfying
Despite the complications, stresses and distractions of modern life, a majority of Americans feel their sex life is in good shape, according to new research. A poll of 2,000 sexually...
Woman stopped for driving toy truck drunk escapes DUI charge
WALHALLA, S.C. — A South Carolina woman who police say was driving drunk will not be cited with a DUI because her vehicle of choice was a toy truck. News...
Young women who watch a lot of porn less likely to enjoy sex: study
Young women who watch a lot of pornography are more likely to feel insecure during sex -- and enjoy it less as a result -- suggests a new study. Researchers...
Gutsy grandparents fight off burglar who tried to snatch 6-year-old girl
A tough-as-nails elderly couple from Indiana fought off an intruder who tried to snatch their 6-year-old granddaughter — leaving the crazed creep with a bloody mug, according to reports Friday....
Vietnam seizes 7.5 tons of elephant ivory, pangolin scales
HANOI, Vietnam — Authorities have seized 7.5 tons of elephant ivory and pangolin scales in one of Vietnam’s biggest wildlife trafficking cases. The 3.5 tons of ivory and 4 tons...
Ireland is soliciting New Yorkers to live on stunning Arranmore Island
A small island off the northwest coast of Ireland has launched an unusual campaign to lure new residents there to bolster its population and make its community “sustainable.” Arranmore Island...
Jordan Spieth hits a rake — and somehow his caddie survived
This time, Jordan Spieth had a right to be angry. Spieth’s second round at the US Open was nearly derailed Friday when he hit a rake trying to come out...
Vincent Parco sentenced to 1 to 3 years for secret filming of sex romp
Ex-TV gumshoe Vincent Parco landed one to three years behind bars Friday for a blackmail plot involving a secretly recorded threesome. Brooklyn Supreme Court Judge Donald Leo admitted at sentencing...
Jury convicts all five defendants of murder in 'Junior' Guzman-Feliz bodega slay trial
A Bronx jury on Friday convicted five gangbangers of the mistaken identity murder of Lesandro "Junior" Guzman-Feliz in a bodega last year. The defendants were found guilty of all four...
Trump says his UK visit was the most fun Queen had in 25 years
President Trump insisted Friday that Queen Elizabeth II had more yucks with him during his state visit to the UK than she’s had in more than two decades. “I have...
Premature migrant baby found at Texas Border Patrol facility
The teenage girl with pigtail braids was hunched over in a wheelchair and holding a bunched sweatshirt when an immigrant advocate met her at a crowded Border Patrol facility in...
Lost at sea: Thai vets nurture baby sea mammal separated from mother
BANGKOK — A baby dugong, a large ocean mammal, that has developed an attachment to humans after being separated from its mother and getting lost off southern Thailand is being...
NYC's scandal-plagued tech czar resigns in wake of network crash
Mayor Bill de Blasio's tech czar resigned Friday following a damning Post report that he allowed the city's official wireless network to crash in April despite federal warnings about a...
Bill de Blasio, Corey Johnson reach deal on $92.8B budget
Mayor Bill de Blasio and City Council Speaker Corey Johnson hugged and shook hands Friday after cutting a deal on a $92.8 billion budget for fiscal year 2020 – leaving...
Boy who was slashed in the throat by mom dies while standing in lunch line at school
A 6-year-old boy whose throat was slashed by his mother in April collapsed while standing in line for lunch at his Bronx school Friday and died, police and sources said....
Craig Carton says 'I believe in redemption' before starting prison term
Disgraced radio host Craig Carton released a statement on Friday — just days before he heads to the slammer — saying he believes in "redemption and earning second chances." "I...
Emotional moment cop rescues suicidal man with a hug
When Officer Aaron Little of the Chandler Police Department in Arizona approached a 26-year-old suicidal male on the edge of a pedestrian bridge, he handled the situation in a way...
Yankees won't get it done vs. most profitable pitcher in MLB
If you had placed a $100 bet on every starting pitcher in every start they have made this season, Lucas Giolito would enter Friday as the most profitable pitcher in...
Giants sign their other two first-round picks
The Giants are slowly but surely getting contracts finalized with their 2019 draft class, which was a large one, with 10 players taken this year. On Friday, they signed two...
Twins' thrilling season is turning Torii Hunter into a believer
You can forgive experienced baseball observers, whether they live in Minnesota or elsewhere, if they want to wait and see more from this year’s so-far-dynamic version of the Twins. Yet...
Kevin Durant's Warriors clue: Talks 'unfinished business' with Klay Thompson
OAKLAND, Calif. — The first hint Kevin Durant’s Achilles tendon rupture will lead him to stay in Golden State has arrived. When Klay Thompson was back in the locker room...
White House tweets photo of Trump hugging Old Glory for Flag Day
The White House celebrated Flag Day on Friday by tweeting out a photo of a grinning President Trump giving Old Glory a bearhug. Along with the photo of the president,...
Keanu Reeves is a gentleman who knows how to keep his hands off women
C'mon, Keanu. Just give us a little somethin'. The "John Wick 3" actor has been heaped with praise on social media thanks to a series of images that have surfaced...
So many people are pulling out of Dominican Republic trips after mystery deaths
New Yorkers are getting cold feet when it comes to vacationing in the Dominican Republic -- in light of a growing number of tourist deaths there, travel agents told The...
Cuomo says he's a 'laid back, cool dude in a loose mood'
ALBANY — Gov. Cuomo said Friday he's just a mellow, happy-go-lucky guy. Cuomo, who has a well-earned reputation as a political gladiator and arm-twister, said on WAMC's the Roundtable, "I...
Aaron Judge just behind Giancarlo Stanton after big rehab step
CHICAGO — Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge are scheduled to take big steps forward in their comebacks from injuries on Friday night when they will be in the lineup for...
Pride Month celebrations around the world
LGBTQ Pride Month marches and celebrations are going on all this month.
How our desk jobs and smartphone addictions are warping our skeletons
Modern life has us working longer hours than ever and staring at our phones 24/7 -- which has dire consequences for our brains and bodies. From crooked teeth to narrower...
Chernobyl tourists are going ‘nuclear’ after HBO series
Since "Chernobyl" — the hit HBO miniseries chronicling the 1986 nuclear power plant disaster — tourism to the Ukrainian site has increased up to 40%. Chernobyl today feels more like...
Suspect with man bun caught on camera stomping cyclist at bus stop
A thug with a man bun stomped a 65-year-old cyclist unconscious -- and then stole his bike during a heinous, caught-on-video attack in California. Bus dashcam video released by local...
Why the Indians are the play vs. Tigers
Transactions you may have missed: Dodgers’ Corey Seager was placed on the 10-day IL. White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders is leaving the Trump administration. And goalie Sukanya Chor...
Chewy shares skyrocket in stock market debut
Wall Street lapped up Chewy shares as they made their Friday debut on the New York Stock Exchange. The web-based pet food and supplies seller saw its stock jump as...
Gun that likely killed Vincent van Gogh goes on auction
Bidders, lend them your ear! The gun Vincent van Gogh is believed to have killed himself with will hit the auction block in Paris next week, according to reports. The...
NYC man dies during liposuction at Dominican Republic clinic
A New York City restaurant worker died while undergoing liposuction at a clinic in the Dominican Republic -- and his mom is calling on US authorities to investigate his death ...
Twitter is turning Taylor Swift’s ‘Calm Down’ anthem into a gay joke
Taylor Swift released her new single “You Need to Calm Down” -- a nearly three-minute bop that gives a big nod to Pride Month -- at midnight Friday, and it...
Goldman CEO to DJ at decadent music festival
Goldman Sachs honcho David Solomon has scored a slot to DJ at Tomorrowland — a decadent European dance-music festival known for its undulating throngs of naked, sweaty, drug-fueled revelers. Solomon...
Australian World Cup star Sam Kerr exposes homophobic troll
Australia’s captain Sam Kerr wasn’t about to let social media trolls bring her down after her team’s 3-2 comeback victory against Brazil. Friday morning, Kerr exposed one of the vile...
De Blasio will join first night of 2020 Democratic debates
Mayor Bill de Blasio will join the first night of Democratic presidential primary debates in Miami on June 26 — along with front-runner Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren — but not...
Ed Harris is replacing Jeff Daniels in 'To Kill a Mockingbird'
Broadway’s next Atticus Finch has blue eyes. Ed Harris, a four-time Oscar nominee and star of TV’s “Westworld,” will take over from Jeff Daniels in Broadway’s “To Kill a Mockingbird”...
Eskimos will cover big number vs. Alouettes
It was another terrible year for the Montreal Alouettes, who went 5-13 in 2018. And the turmoil has carried over to the start of this season as the team, in...
US extradition case against Julian Assange set for next year
LONDON — A British court has set a date early next year for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to face a US extradition attempt over his role in revealing classified government...
Teacher gives student shoes off his own feet moments before graduation
A Virginia teacher gave the shoes off his own feet to a graduating fifth grader -- whose own footwear busted just as he was about to walk across the stage,...
American detained at Cairo airport for carrying Yemeni dagger
CAIRO — Egyptian officials say a Yemeni American was detained at the Cairo airport for carrying a traditional Yemeni dagger in his luggage. Customs officials say the man, a dual...
9-year-old girl set herself on fire while playing with lighter: officials
A 9-year-old Florida girl accidentally set herself on fire while playing with a lighter and a bottle of rubbing alcohol, authorities said. The Fort Lauderdale girl had second-degree burns on...
US farmers experimenting with hemp as China trade war drags on
HAYSVILLE, Kansas - A growing number of U.S. farmers battered by low grain prices and the threat of a prolonged trade war with China are seeking salvation in a plant...
Islanders bring back one of their big free agents with five-year deal
It always seemed like Jordan Eberle was the last priority. No longer. The Islanders locked up the high-scoring winger Friday with a five-year, $27.5 million deal that carries an annual...
Man hurls subway rider's phone onto tracks for recording his anti-Semitic slurs
A hateful straphanger snatched a man's phone and hurled it at an oncoming train because he was being recorded spewing anti-Semitic slurs, police said Friday. The 33-year-old victim was on...
Firepit fail as skater falls face-first into flames
No one puts Baby in a corner, but this guy almost put his "Dirty Dancing" partner in the hospital. This episode of "They Had It Coming" features their cringeworthy dance...
Nxivm leader taught disciples that women enjoyed rape: witness
The accused sex cult leader of Nxivm taught his disciples that women enjoyed being raped and child abuse wasn't a crime, a witness testified Friday. Keith Raniere's disturbing lessons were...
De Blasio calls for ban on helicopters flying over Manhattan
Mayor Bill de Blasio called for a prohibition against helicopters flying over Manhattan in the wake of Monday’s deadly chopper crash in Midtown. “I think we need a full ban...
Amanda Knox's return to Italy is 'inappropriate,' Kercher family lawyer says
Amanda Knox's return to Italy was slammed as "inappropriate" by a lawyer representing the family of Meredith Kercher — who was slain in the apartment she shared with the American...
Trump says he hasn't decided who will replace Sarah Huckabee Sanders
Don’t plan on seeing The Mooch behind the White House press room lectern anytime soon. President Trump on Friday said he has not decided who will replace Sarah Huckabee Sanders...
Everything you know about Instagram's wholesome 'Construction Guy' is a lie
In the end, everyone's new favorite Instagrammer was just as phony as the rest of 'em. A construction worker from Texas became a social media sensation this week for a...
Raptors president Masai Ujiri 'pushed, struck deputy in face' during title celebration: police
Hold the celebrations. The Alameda County Sheriff’s office is pursuing a misdemeanor charge against Raptors general manager Masai Ujiri for simple battery of a police officer, a spokesman for the...
Joe Biden rips Trump over claim he'd accept foreign dirt on foes
Joe Biden on Friday released a new campaign video in which he castigates President Trump for his comments on welcoming foreign dirt on his political foes — and includes a...
NASA’s Spitzer telescope refuses to die
NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope is finally nearing the end of an absolutely incredible journey. The spacecraft has been peering deep into space for well over a decade and a half,...
Rangers bring rugged winger back to franchise as Davidson's vision takes shape
The reorganization of the Rangers' developmental structure has begun in earnest, as the team hired former rugged winger Tanner Glass to work in player personnel. Glass, 35, spent parts of...
Florida man tricks suspected burglar into thinking iPhone was gun until cops arrived
A Miami homeowner was able to get a suspected car burglar to lie down on the ground with his hands behind his back by holding his iPhone like a gun...
Baker Mayfield's blunt leadership is causing Browns problems
Trouble in paradise. Several Browns players confronted Baker Mayfield and voiced their displeasure with the second-year quarterback after he criticized Duke Johnson’s trade demands earlier this month, according to NFL.com....
Trump stops short of endorsing Pence for possible 2024 bid
President Trump on Friday declined to say whether he would endorse Mike Pence — perhaps his most ardent supporter outside of his family — should he run for the White...
Cameron Diaz's former West Village pad hits market for $4M
Actress Cameron Diaz made a killing on this West Village condo, which she bought for $2.95 million in 2008 and sold for $4.25 million in 2016. But the buyer, Noel...
Pope warns oil execs of need for 'radical' energy transition
Pope Francis warned oil executives on Friday that a “radical energy transition” to clean, low-carbon power sources is needed to stave off global warming as he pressed his environmental message...
Unexplainable UFO sighting leaves stargazers in awe
It's not a bird, and it's certainly not a plane, so what is this object hovering over Lake Superior? While traveling through Paradise, Michigan, Erik Rintamaki noticed two golden orbs...
Video shows tornado ripping through New Jersey backyard
A tornado touched down in a South New Jersey town late Thursday — wreaking havoc on one family’s backyard, new video shows. Alex Ranra, of Mullica Hill — just over...
Woman charged with raping female roommate at Susquehanna University
A Bronx co-ed has been charged with raping her female roommate at Susquehanna University, police said. Pratigya Thakur, a 19-year-old sophomore, was arrested Monday on charges of rape, indecent assault...
Trump says 'Melania T' is the new Jackie O
President Trump said Friday that his own wife had taken over the mantle of former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis — declaring that “We have our own Jackie O, it’s...
Court lifts city’s ban on burkini swimsuits
A German court has lifted a city’s ban on the burkini, an all-encompassing swimsuit used by some Muslim women, after they were forbidden at the beginning of this year in...
Trump says he won't fire Kellyanne Conway for Hatch Act violations
President Trump on Friday said he will not fire White House counselor Kellyanne Conway after a federal watchdog recommended that she be removed for repeatedly violating the Hatch Act by...
What minor-leaguers can take away from Pete Alonso's Mets beginnings
Before he was breaking rookie records, anchoring the Mets lineup and captivating the fan base, Pete Alonso was a raw slugger with the Brooklyn Cyclones. The rookie phenom’s professional journey...
This sassy monkey is sick of tourists -- and isn't afraid to show it
A photobombing monkey gave the one-finger salute to ruin a family holiday snap in a Bali forest which is a popular tourist spot.
Angry pig nearly chomps of girl's hand
It's safe to assume that Phillipa Hendy, 16, won't be petting the pigs on her farm again anytime soon. The girl from Somerset, England, nearly had her hand bitten off...
The best way to bet the US Open
Though the fickle game of golf doesn’t always bounce true, this weekend’s U.S. Open at Pebble Beach could be the biggest betting event in the sport’s history. Golf is well-positioned...
Trump slams Iran as 'nation of terror,' blames it for oil tanker attacks
President Trump on Friday called Iran a “nation of terror” as he rejected the Islamic Republic’s denials that it was behind the attacks on a pair of oil tankers near...
Missing surfer's family hopes Dominican Republic cases will renew interest
The family of a Florida surfer who vanished in the Dominican Republic three years ago hopes the recent spate of mysterious incidents out of the country might draw renewed interest...
Louise Linton insists she's no villain, blames everyone else for her mistakes
Louise Linton -- the wife of Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin who drew comparisons to Cruella de Vil for a series of tone-deaf gaffes -- claims she’s just a “regular girl”...
Man tries to break world record by watching 'Avengers: Endgame' 114 times — and counting
An "Avengers: Endgame" superfan in Florida is trying to break a world record by watching the Marvel blockbuster 114 times — and counting. Agustin Alanis, 30, of Riverview, posts a...
Trump now says he would report dirt from foreign countries to the FBI
President Trump on Friday said he would “absolutely” report political dirt provided by a foreign country to the FBI -- but only if it’s “incorrect or badly stated.” "Of course...
Trump names former ICE chief Thomas Homan as 'border czar'
President Trump on Friday announced that Thomas Homan, the former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, will return to his administration as the new “border czar.” “He'll be a...
Klay Thompson's stunning words to Steve Kerr after tearing ACL
Klay Thompson wasn't acting or talking like he had just suffered a devastating injury. The Warriors star tore his ACL after an awkward landing with 2:22 left in the third...
Popular Russian poker player electrocuted in freak hair dryer accident
A Russian poker star was killed when she accidentally electrocuted herself with a hair dryer while taking a bath. Lilya Novikova — who was known as Lia on the online...
'Slow down:' How Luke Voit is prospering where Yankees need it the most
CHICAGO — There are times in a tight game, Luke Voit acknowledged Thursday, when he’ll gaze from home plate back to his superiors for reminders and reassurance. “I’ll look over...
Baby boy dies after being cut from slain mother’s womb
The baby boy cut from his murdered mother's womb in Chicago died on Friday, a family spokesperson said. The newborn, named Yovanny Yadiel Lopez, was on life support since the...
Sanitation worker injured when gas tank explodes during trash collection
A city sanitation worker was injured Friday morning when a gas tank exploded during garbage collection in Brooklyn, sources said. The Department of Sanitation crew was hauling trash in front...
Now de Blasio is calling for Donald Trump's impeachment
Mayor Bill de Blasio flip-flopped on Friday on whether President Trump should be impeached, a week after saying that Democrats are too focused on the topic. "What happened the other...
Volleyball world shocked after star jumps to death from Atlantic City casino
Professional volleyball player Eric Zaun jumped to his death from the 29th floor of an Atlantic City casino earlier this week, police said. Eric Zaun, 25, of Cherry Hill, New...
85 percent of Americans say they won't throw this out
More than eight in ten Americans consider themselves to be people who hold on to keepsakes, with 38 percent of even admitting to having kept a keepsake for over 20...
NBA mock draft 2.0: What happens after Knicks pick RJ Barrett
Believe it or not, there is intrigue in next Thursday’s NBA draft beyond Zion Williamson. Will the Knicks take RJ Barrett, as expected, or Jarrett Culver? Will they even make...
Family reveals another tourist's mystery death in Dominican Republic
The sudden death of yet another American tourist at a resort in the Dominican Republic is being called into question, some five months after he died. Jerry Curran, 78, passed...
New Jersey woman killed in her home while taking a lunch break
A 26-year-old New Jersey woman was found dead in her apartment — after neighbors recalled hearing faint screams and furniture moving, according to reports. Carolyn Byington had left work to...
Teen shot dead in front of dad as thugs try to rob him of Xbox
An Indiana teenager was shot dead in front of his dad when a pair of men tried to rob him of the Xbox he was trying to sell, according to...
Trump says it 'doesn't matter' what former White House counsel told Mueller
President Trump disputed in an interview the account by former White House counsel Don McGahn to Robert Mueller that the president instructed him to remove the special counsel. McGahn “may...
Talking dog says 'Hello' like Adele
Most pups greet their owners with a friendly kiss or tail wag, but this cute guy takes his excitement one step further. George, a 6-year-old Staffy, has mastered the art...
Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge's returns are on horizon
CHICAGO — Considering how many injuries the Yankees have suffered and the number of setbacks their players have incurred while working back to the big leagues, it is never safe...
After mass shooting, Virginia governor to host gun control talks
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is announcing a series of public talks his administration will host in the run up to a July 9 special session on gun...
Tiger Woods grinds it out to remain in the hunt
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Nineteen years ago, Tiger Woods made golf look easy when the U.S. Open was played at Pebble Beach. On Thursday, it was a grind as Woods...
Michael Conforto becoming a Mets' force again
Michael Conforto returned from the injured list on May 26. Finally, he may truly be back. After initially struggling in his return from a concussion, Conforto has reached base in...
USGA may have gotten it right this time, but it's just Day 1
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Apparently, they listened. At least for one day. From the look of the rampant run of red numbers on the U.S. Open scoreboard — 39 of...
Mets finally trust Wilson Ramos to catch Jacob deGrom
Wilson Ramos’ training wheels have been removed. The veteran catcher was behind the plate Thursday for a second straight Jacob deGrom start. It signifies that Mets officials and deGrom are...
How Johnny Miller helped Rory McIlroy get off to a quick start
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Rory McIlroy took Johnny Miller’s advice to heart. Miller, speaking to McIlroy at a Tuesday night dinner gathering of former U.S. Open champions, emphasized the importance...
What Todd Zeile feared most subbing for Ron Darling
These are the quiet times for Todd Zeile. Zeile sits in SNY’s World Trade Center studio watching the first game of the Subway Series doubleheader on Tuesday in the green...
Fortunes 'shift' in worst way possible for Mets' ace
Jacob deGrom charged into the dugout after getting the final out of the third inning Thursday one upset Cy Young winner. The Mets were in a shift, with St. Louis’...
Sergio Garcia feels 'horrible' despite strong start
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — The mind games Sergio Garcia plays with himself never cease, and that’s what makes him one of the most compelling figures in golf. Garcia, who has...
Brooks Koepka will have to win a dogfight to make history
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — The 2019 PGA Championship was pretty much over after the opening round, when Brooks Koepka shot a course-record 63 and began his domination of Bethpage Black....
Searching for one positive sign from faltering Yankees rotation
CHICAGO — The question that popped into one slightly jet-lagged mind (we sat on the tarmac for a while) as the Yankees slogged through a 5-4 loss to the White...
ESPN analyst talks NBA draft, Ja Morant's talent and Dwight Howard regret
ESPN college hoops analyst Jay Bilas talks with The Post’s Justin Terranova about Ja Morant’s rise, the mystery after No. 3 and a Dwight Howard mistake. Q: What were your...
Dominican authorities bust three more in David Ortiz shooting
Authorities in the Dominican Republic now have nine suspects connected to the shooting of Red Sox slugger David Ortiz in custody, including a woman, it was revealed Thursday. Among the...
Japanese operator: Sailors saw 'flying objects' before oil tanker attack
The Japanese ship operator says sailors on board the Kokuka Courageous, one of the vessels attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, saw "flying objects" just before the attack, suggesting the...
Kawhi Leonard's future hangs over glorious Raptors run
OAKLAND, Calif. — After the on-court championship celebration, Kawhi Leonard carried the Finals MVP trophy off the court and into the locker room with a big smile. And Leonard rarely...
David Ortiz’s daughter: My dad hasn't 'complained once' since shooting
David Ortiz’s daughter thanked his fans in a social media post and said her father “hasn’t complained once” since he was shot in the Dominican Republic on Sunday. Alexandria Ortiz...
Man who participated in caging, abusing autistic relative gets 10 years
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in the physical and psychological abuse of a young autistic woman who told him...
Uncle charged after 5-year-old shoots toddler in the head
GRAY, Ga. — Authorities say a 5-year-old shot a 2-year-old sibling at a Georgia home while playing with a gun and now the children's uncle has been charged. News outlets...
Son of woman who died in DR says he was told country's toxicology machines are broken
The son of the Staten Island woman who died of an apparent heart attack in the Dominican Republic told The Post early Friday that the country has not done a...
Wizards ready to offer Raptors president their world
The Toronto Raptors are champions now, but they may want to lock up their top executive quickly. The Washington Wizards are prepared to make a run at Masai Ujiri, Toronto's...
Drake uses Raptors' NBA title to push new songs
The "Drake Curse" is over and the rapper was basking in the glory of the Raptors first NBA champions. Drake, who watch Toronto’s 114-110 series-clinching win over the depleted Warriors...
Jeremy Lin is an NBA champion now
The age of Linsanity may be over, but Jeremy Lin is now an NBA champion. Lin, who played just one minute (Game 3) in the NBA Finals, will get a...
Two busted in stray-bullet shooting of 7-year-old in The Bronx
Two people were busted for the stray-bullet shooting of a 7-year-old outside of a Bronx housing project, police said Thursday. Manuel Colon, 31, and Keyshawn Williams, 21, were arrested for...
25 years later: How an off-day sparked Rangers to close out a Stanley Cup
If the game had been on June 13 instead of June 14, then the past 25 years might have been completely different. But a quarter-century later, the Rangers and their...
'Come give me that hug:' Cop saves suicidal man with warm embrace
Take notes, officers. An Arizona cop was caught on camera rescuing a 26-year-old man who had tried to commit suicide by jumping off a bridge, but it's what he did...
Justin Rose leads US Open as players roll over Pebble Beach
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — After weeks of hand-wringing and barbs from players in anticipation of the USGA wrecking another U.S. Open with yet another questionable course setup, the best players...
US says video shows Iran removing unexploded mine from oil tanker
The US military has released video it says shows Iran's Revolutionary Guard removing an unexploded mine from one of the oil tankers attacked Thursday near the Strait of Hormuz. The...
Photos show US sailors treating crew after attack on oil tankers
New photos show US Navy sailors treating crewmembers rescued from one of the oil tankers attacked in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday. Some of the 21 crewmembers who'd been...