June 18, 2019
Trump vows the US will cure cancer, eradicate AIDS
President Trump vowed to push America into new “medical frontiers” at a campaign rally on Tuesday evening, saying the US will eradicate AIDS and cure cancer. Trump made the proclamation...
Yankees come up big in clutch to take second straight from Rays
The addition of Edwin Encarnacion and the return of Giancarlo Stanton will no doubt add power to an already powerful Yankee lineup. But on Tuesday, the Yankees’ key hits were...
AOC continues to rip Liz Cheney over concentration camp remarks
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Tuesday evening continued to tear into Rep. Liz Cheney — one of many Republican House colleagues who called the New York Democrat out for equating immigrant...
New NYCHA head will be highest paid city official
The head of the city's scandal-plagued Housing Authority will make about $400,000 a year — more than any other city official, it was revealed Tuesday night. Gregory Russ, the head...
Aaron Judge looks scary good right now
Aaron Judge appears ready to rule The Bronx again. The Yankees' superstar crushed a solo home run to right field Tuesday night in his fourth rehab game for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre,...
Jets' new GM set to make three key hires
The front office staff of new Jets general manager Joe Douglas is coming into focus. ESPN reported the Jets are hiring Colts vice president of player personnel Rex Hogan as...
Sanders, Biden unload on 'unpleasant' Trump rally
WASHINGTON -- Sen. Bernie Sanders livestreamed a surly response to President Trump’s first official campaign rally of the president cycle, while other Democratic 2020 hopefuls tweeted about it. “It’s going...
Starrett-Lehigh building gets major upgrades — and new name
The Starrett-Lehigh building is getting street cred with a new entrance, retail, restaurants and food hall under the new moniker Starrett-Lehigh Depot. “Enormous and eclectic, the Depot offers an array...
Bear killed because people wouldn't stop taking selfies with him
A black bear in Oregon was killed by wildlife officials who decided the furry animal could be a serious threat to parkgoers who kept taking selfies with him, authorities said....
Jacob deGrom gives Mets what they desperately needed
ATLANTA — Mickey Callaway turned to the oldest trick in the book Tuesday in search of a motivational boost. With ace Jacob deGrom ready to take the mound, the Mets...
Celtics' dream offseason is now blowing up
No Kyrie, no AD and now, no Al. It only gets worse for the Celtics, who seem set to watch Al Horford join Kyrie Irving out the door. Horford, a...
Bear scare: Teens accused of stuffing teddy full of guns and weed
This teddy bear was packing heat. A group of five Nashville teenagers were arrested last week for allegedly stashing loaded guns and weed inside a stuffed animal, police said on...
Navy SEAL bragged about killing captive teen ISIS fighter: prosecutor
SAN DIEGO — A decorated Navy SEAL stabbed to death a wounded and captive teenage Islamic State fighter in Iraq and then bragged about it, a military prosecutor told jurors...
Plans for Tower Fifth in Midtown include Venezuela consulate
The current Venezuelan consulate on East 51st Street is supposed to be incorporated into Harry Macklowe’s proposed Tower Fifth skyscraper, and any sale seems to have escaped complications from US...
Chris Paul shoots down Rockets drama in new twist
Chris Paul and Houston general manager Daryl Morey are pushing back against the narrative that there is discord in Rockets land. Paul denied as much while commenting on an Instagram...
Cops ID suspect in Harlem stray-bullet slay
The NYPD has identified the suspect who allegedly shot and killed an innocent bystander with a rifle on a Harlem street last week. Police said Tuesday that they are looking...
BNY Mellon's Piers Murray leaving amid bond trader exodus
Murray, who joined the bank in 2016 as the COO of markets, was part of a larger group of ex-Deutsche Bank executives who have been hired at the bank in...
Forbes Media may soon be on block again as investors explore sale
The Asian investors who bought a controlling stake in Forbes Media from the Forbes family in 2014 are quietly exploring a sale of the magazine and related web properties, sources...
Pride Media sued by LGBTQ publisher over back payments
PinkNews, an LGBTQ digital publisher in London, is suing Pride Media, owner of Out and The Advocate, claiming the American publisher owes it close to $200,000 in back payments for...
Ja Morant is ready to play at Garden, however he ends up there
Ja Morant, who had never visited New York until a couple of weeks ago, was part of a panel at a Madison Avenue electronics store Tuesday, taking questions from fans....
Van’s General Store moving offices to 441 Broadway
The Van’s General Store offices will move to the penthouse of 441 Broadway from the streets of Orchard. Founded by actor Liev Schreiber and artist Scott Carlson in 2012, VGS...
Activist rips on Hudson's Bay’s $7 share offer
Activist investor Jonathan Litt isn’t done rattling cages at Saks Fifth Avenue — but he may be too late. Saks owner Hudson’s Bay Co. announced plans to go private last...
Iconic NYC costume and beauty store Ricky's is on its last legs
The New York beauty supplies retailer — a longtime destination for pink wigs, sex toys, Halloween costumes and exotic shampoos from Japan — will have shuttered all but two of...
What is the 'Rainbow Experiment' that severely burned Beacon HS student?
“The Rainbow Experiment” has long been a popular staple of high school chemistry classes because it features dramatic, colorful bursts of fire that fascinate students. But it’s also extremely dangerous,...
TheMaven may not reveal Sports Illustrated plans for another 90 days
For the moment, it looks like it will be at least 90 days before new Sports Illustrated publisher TheMaven unveils plans on how it will run the iconic media property....
Joe Biden's NYC fundraiser raked in a record-breaking amount of cash
Joe Biden's 2020 presidential campaign raked in more than $500,000 in donations during a record-breaking fundraiser at the Manhattan townhouse of billionaire hedge fund manager Jim Chanos, according to a...
Loophole in law granting illegal immigrants driver's licenses could lead to voter fraud
A loophole in the new law granting driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants could allow hundreds of thousands of people to fraudulently register to vote in New York, according to critics,...
Here are some of the goofiest federal laws still on the books
Woe unto him who makes an unsanctioned visit to his quarantined llama. He could soon find himself up to his neck in federal charges. In America’s early days, the law...
Yankees stars hit runway to bring smiles, style to kids with cancer
The Yankees were a hit on the runway Tuesday, when several members of the team and front office participated in a fashion show at Kleinfeld Bridal in Chelsea for Runway...
De Blasio seeks City Council support for Carranza amid racial divide
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s staffers scrambled this week to drum up support for his embattled Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza in response to several Big Apple lawmakers signing on to a...
Photos appear to show sharks 'lurking' feet away from unsuspecting beachgoers
A group of people at South Carolina's Myrtle Beach was caught on camera swimming just a few feet away from some sharks -- and "not one person had an idea...
Inmate takes on disgraced detective Louis Scarcella in bid for freedom
State inmate Eliseo DeLeon is seizing on recent overturned convictions linked to Scarcella in the hopes of getting his own prison sentence of 25 years to life tossed.
2020 vision: Trump officially kicks off reelection campaign
“Together we stared down a corrupt and broken political establishment and restored government by and for the people,” Trump told the crowd of 20,000 at the Amway Center in Orlando.
The Yankees' plan for hyped-up Stanton
The Yankees entered Tuesday fifth in the American League in runs scored and fourth in homers, and that’s with almost no production from Giancarlo Stanton, who was finally back in...
Chris Paul can no longer co-exist with James Harden on Rockets
The Chris Paul-James Harden saga has reached the ultimatum stage. The relationship between the two Rockets guards is “unsalvageable,” according to a report by Yahoo Sports. They reportedly went nearly...
There's so much more to Peru than Machu Picchu
For a good time, head south for the summer — way south. It’s the driest time of year to visit Peru, a country with lush jungles, staggering mountains and citified...
Catch the summer breeze on this hidden Caribbean island
If you and your partner are trying to plan an easy breezy honeymoon, the small, unpsoilt island of Nevis is a great choice — quite literally. Nevis is the smaller...
The MTA’s dysfunction starts at the top
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority moves 8.6 million passengers daily across 736 stations. It employs 74,087 workers and spends $16.7 billion annually. Yet nobody is in charge. As the MTA prepares...
Max Scherzer breaks nose in bunting catastrophe
Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer broke his nose during a bunting drill on Tuesday. A ball deflected off Scherzer's bat and into his face during pitchers' batting practice, sending him...
2020 Democrats’ hope-killing anti-poverty promises
Nine Democratic presidential hopefuls, including frontrunners Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders and Liz Warren, flocked to the Poor People’s Moral Action Congress on Monday, each trying to out-pander rivals and promise...
Key West brings back barefoot elegance after Hurricane Irma
It’s an ill wind that blows nobody any good, and for all the havoc that hurricane Irma wreaked on the Florida Keys in September 2017, there was indeed a silver...
Another suspect arrested in connection to David Ortiz shooting
An 11th suspect in the shooting of Red Sox slugger David Ortiz was apprehended by authorities in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday. Franklin Junior Meran was busted for allegedly renting...
Hong Kong’s protesters win — for now
Hong Kong’s protesters have won — for now. But the sword of the Chinese Communist Party still hangs above all 7 million people of the city. On Sunday, 2 million...
Canadian man gets 26 years for aiding in murder of US troops in Iraq
A Canadian man who aided in the 2009 murder of five American soldiers in Iraq was sentenced to 26 years in jail by a Brooklyn federal judge Tuesday — despite...
Goalie 'obviously' wants Islanders to keep him
Robin Lehner is due a raise this summer, and he wants it to come from the Islanders. The pending free-agent goalie starred in his first season with the Isles, posting...
Blooming brides get creative with floral crowns
Brides have been accessorizing with floral embellishments since the 1960s, inspired by Elizabeth Taylor’s shiny mane completely entwined with sweet-orange blossoms for her wedding to Richard Burton in 1964. Floral...
A bogus climate-change law from New York’s cynical leaders
New York’s leaders seem determined to make this year’s end-of-session legislating the ugliest ever. The latest example: The Climate and Community Protection Act. The act sets ambitious goals for eliminating...
Florida cop found guilty of negligence after shooting autistic man, caretaker
MIAMI — A Florida police officer has been convicted of a misdemeanor but acquitted of attempted manslaughter for shooting at a severely autistic man and wounding the man’s caretaker. A...
De Blasio finally names new NYCHA boss
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio named the head of Minneapolis’ tiny public housing agency, Gregory Russ, as the new top boss of the city’s massive and scandal-rocked Housing...
Student injured in science class recalls 'hopelessly burning alive'
“I saw flashes of blue and orange. I heard my classmates go, ‘Whoa!’ and scream," said Alonzo Yanes — appearing publicly for the first time since the horror.
XFL's Rod 'He Hate Me' Smart found safe in South Carolina
Rod Smart — aka "He Hate Me" — has been "found safe" in South Carolina, according to police. The former XFLer and NFL running back had been missing for nearly...
Man nearly severs his own finger while stabbing victim in back repeatedly
Shocking video shows a man lunging at another guy with a knife during a fight in the Bronx Tuesday, stabbing him repeatedly in the back -- and nearly severing his...
Inside the culinary black market for wealthy, elite Americans
Foie gras may soon be illegal in New York City, as the fight to eliminate the liver of force-fed geese from menus here heats up in the chambers of City...
Long Island woman calls 911, tells cops she killed her mom: police
A Long Island woman was arrested for murder Tuesday -- after she called the cops to report that she'd strangled her 76-year-old mother to death, police said. Sharon Easter, 57,...
Kaapo Kakko is made for Rangers' spotlight
To get to this point, of course there had to be passion. But the way Kaapo Kakko feels about hockey seems to go well beyond the regular definition. The 18-year-old...
How NYC's styrofoam ban is destroying a beloved bar tradition
The ’foam's gone flat over at Farrell’s Bar & Grill. The Windsor Terrace watering hole is retiring its famous 32-ounce beer cup before the city’s ban on single-use Styrofoam products...
Tennis pros bust out insane soccer skills in Wimbledon warm-up match
The cross-sports spectacular unfolded during the second round of the Noventi Open in an all-French affair between Benoit Paire and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.
Joe Biden visits Stonewall ahead of 50th anniversary of uprising
Joe Biden paid a visit to the historic Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village on Tuesday, ahead of the 50th anniversary of an uprising that helped spark the gay rights movement....
Drug dealer peddled heroin, fentanyl and coke at Manhattan fast food spots
Want some oxy with those fries? A Manhattan drug dealer peddled heroin, fentanyl and cocaine in broad daylight at popular fast food spots — like McDonald’s, Chipotle and Au Bon...
Actress Alyssa Milano holds off on 2020 presidential endorsement
WASHINGTON - Actress and activist Alyssa Milano said she’s “playing the field” when it comes to 2020 Democratic candidates and isn’t ready to settle down and endorse anyone - despite...
‘Attack squirrel’ hopped up on meth rescued during drug bust
Rocky's got nothing on this flying squirrel. An "attack squirrel" in a cage in Alabama was hopped up on methamphetamine so it would stay aggressive, authorities said. Limestone County Sheriff's...
This famed city will limit tourists over fears of becoming 'Disneyland'
Another city has fallen victim to the scourge of tourism. This time, it’s the popular Belgian pitstop of Bruges, an UNESCO World Heritage city known for its medieval buildings and...
Arizona man beheaded roommate's dog as she moved out: police
A woman moving out of a home in Arizona made a horrifying discovery over the weekend when she opened a box and discovered her mutilated and headless dog inside, officials...
Pompeo ignores experts, keeps Saudis off US child soldiers list
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has decided to keep Saudi Arabia off the US list of countries using child soldiers, despite recommendations from State Department experts -- who reportedly wanted...
Georgia personal injury lawyer gets bitten by shark
"It scared me, but I feel really lucky," Gene Brooks told the Savannah Morning News about the attack. "It didn't hit muscle, bone or blood vessels, so I'm good to...
Queens man gets 6 months for killing girlfriend's Shih Tzu
A Queens man who intentionally killed his girlfriend's dog was sentenced to six months in jail on Tuesday. Brando Henriquez was handed the sentence following his guilty plea last week to charges...
Huge shark stuns NJ fishermen with real-life 'Jaws' moment
Jeff Crilly was out on his boat the "Big Nutz Required II" with some pals Monday when a great white shark swam up to the stem of the boat and...
J.Lo and A-Rod find buyer for condo owned less than a year
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have found a buyer for their luxe home at 432 Park Ave. in Midtown. The $17.5 million spread, which the engaged pair bought for $15.31...
Niecy Nash dishes on her TV dominance with 'Claws' and 'When They See Us'
It's a good time to be Niecy Nash right now. The veteran actress currently stars in two buzzy shows airing simultaneously: Netflix’s “When They See Us,” helmed by powerhouse Ava...
AOC's latest: Only Nazis oppose open borders
It’s open borders or Nazis, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez explained Tuesday, as she placed full blame for the mess at the southern US border on “fascist” President Trump. In a Q&A...
Mets shake up roster after bad injury news for Familia, Nimmo
ATLANTA — Shake it up, baby. In what might be the equivalent of giving the Titanic’s anchor a paint job, the Mets made two bullpen moves Tuesday and unveiled plans...
Uncertain 'legal pot' bill still smoldering in Albany
Long-stalled efforts to legalize marijuana in New York state gained new life Tuesday as state Senators signaled progress towards a tentative agreement — despite less-than-stellar assessments from those close to...
State Senate won't back de Blasio plan to overhaul high school admissions
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s controversial plan to scrap the single admissions test that determines entry into the city’s specialized high schools is dead this year, a key state senator said...
Trump says Central Park Five 'admitted guilt,' won't apologize
President Trump on Tuesday refused to apologize to the Central Park Five — asserting that “they admitted their guilt” and that there are “people on both sides” of the question...
Lenny Dykstra goes dumpster-diving to find missing dentures
Lenny Dykstra went dumpster-diving to get his bite back. The former Mets outfielder lost his dentures at a Jersey Mike's Subs shop over the weekend, but went all out to...
Veggie-forward Le Jardinier isn't as healthy as it looks
"Eat your vegetables” seems to be the mantra at beautiful, bustling Le Jardinier — the best new restaurant East Midtown has seen in a long, long time. But is it...
Hero cops stop teen from shooting himself at last possible moment
When the officers turned the corner in the stairwell on the third floor, the 19-year-old was sitting on the stairs with a shotgun barrel to his chin and his finger...
Reynolds Wrap wants to pay you $10K to eat BBQ all summer long
Greatest summer job ever? For the second year in a row, Reynolds Wrap is looking to hire a "Chief Grilling Officer" -- tasked with traveling across the country in search...
No, Brett Favre isn't returning to the NFL
Brett Favre isn't returning this time around. The legendary quarterback blamed a hack for a short-lived Instagram post on his official account that indicated he would be returning to the...
De Blasio nominates new commissioner to head TLC
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday nominated the deputy commissioner for the city's Department of Veterans' Services to head the Taxi and Limousine Commission. The mayor said in a statement...
Goose lovers, farmers face off at City Hall foie gras ban hearing
Dozens of goose boosters rallied at City Hall Tuesday in support of a bill that would ban foie gras — as upstate farmers squawked that they stand to lose the big...
Man accused of funding David Ortiz shooting is drug trafficker: reports
The man who allegedly footed the $7,800 bill for the failed hit on Red Sox slugger David Ortiz is a convicted drug trafficker, according to local media reports. Alberto Miguel...
Woman spends Dominican Republic honeymoon in hospital due to mystery illness
A woman from Virginia traveled to the Dominican Republic for her honeymoon but instead became the latest US tourist to become "violently ill" from a mystery illness in the Caribbean...
Mets shut down Nimmo as Conforto experiment now looms
Brandon Nimmo is down for the count. The Mets center fielder has been shut down from baseball activities for the next month, manager Mickey Callaway announced Tuesday in Atlanta. The...
Instagram model Kina Tavarozi busted for punching baby daddy
An Instagram model who bills herself a "blonde bombshell with a brain" was busted for slugging the father of her child last week, according to new court papers. Kina Tavary,...
Trash piles up as residents in this city protest 'hazardous' landfill
SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina — Uncollected trash is piling up on the streets of the southern Bosnian city of Mostar — one of the Balkan nation’s main tourist destinations — since residents...
Mom accuses Dominican authorities of 'lying' about son's hiking death
The heartbroken mother of a Bronx teacher who died on a hike in the Dominican Republic suspects foul play was involved — despite authorities claiming the cause was a heart...
UN reports migrant deaths on the rise among Central Americans
GENEVA - At least 380 Latin American migrants have died on their journeys this year, many of them Venezuelans drowning in the Caribbean or Central Americans perishing while trying to...
How Frank Ntilikina is spending potential final days with Knicks
It’s fitting Frank Ntilikina’s final days as a Knick may be spent holed up in Dallas, where he could have started his NBA career. With Thursday’s draft night approaching, Ntilikina...
MTA to overhaul subway exit gates after installing easy-to-hop model
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and transit officials this week revealed plans to redesign subway emergency exit gates as part of a larger effort to crack down on fare-beaters – after recently...
Carmelo Anthony video conveniently appears after Anthony Davis trade
As the Lakers look to build the rest of their team following the blockbuster trade that landed them Anthony Davis, a certain exiled forward may want to throw his hat...
Mastercard will allow transgender people to use chosen name
Mastercard will allow transgender people to use their chosen names on credit cards in an effort to combat discrimination at the cash register.
AD's advice for Zion after blockbuster
Anthony Davis is headed to Los Angeles to team up with LeBron James, but he has some advice for the man likely to replace him in New Orleans. While speaking...
School chancellor Richard Carranza brings racial divide to City Hall
New York City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza has brought his agency’s culture of racial divisiveness to the steps City Hall, critics charged Tuesday "I don't know why any elected official,...
Younger generation driving environmentally-friendly changes: study
The younger generation is driving the change for “eco-households,” according to new research. While parents have a duty to educate their children on respecting the Earth, results found 76 percent...
Wizards star is now the NBA's most interesting trade target
All eyes are on the NBA's loaded class of free agents this summer. But some have started to wander toward Bradley Beal. The Wizards shooting guard is under contract through...
Why so many Democrats are glad to see Bernie falling and other commentary
From the left: Bye-Bye, Comrade Sanders Bernie Sanders’ bid for the Democratic presidential nomination is “fading big-time,” writes syndicated columnist Froma Harrop, and Democrats aren’t exactly mourning. Many in the...
Young girl playing in puddles dies after falling into manhole
A 3-year-old Chinese girl died while playfully jumping in puddles -- and accidentally falling into a rain-filled manhole, according to reports. The girl fell into the open sewer on June...
Eddie Murphy takes surprise ride on 'Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee'
"Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" is revving up for its 11th season, and among its guests is someone surprising: Eddie Murphy. The former "Saturday Night Live" and “Beverly Hills Cop”...
Robocalls put hospital patients' lives in danger: report
Imagine this: During a major public health crisis, such as an outbreak – when doctors, administrators and health care field workers need to be in contact – a hospital's phone...
Man nabbed for Bronx rape allegedly said she 'deserved it' for 'slavery'
A black parolee arrested for raping and bashing a white woman on the roof of his Bronx apartment building allegedly told a witness that she "deserved" the brutal attack because...
Taco Bell employees praised for helping stranded elderly customer
Three Taco Bell employees are being praised for stepping up to help someone in need. The workers at a Sugar Creek, Mo., Taco Bell reportedly went out of their way...
Blow and behold: Cops recover $1B worth of cocaine in huge bust
Federal authorities discovered 16.5 tons of cocaine on a ship in a Philadelphia port and arrested members of the crew in one of the largest drug busts in the area's...
Alligator had to have jaw pried open after chomping on cop
An alligator about 5 feet long clamped down on a Louisiana deputy's arm Monday, forcing other officers to pry the beast’s jaw open to free the deputy, reports said. St....
Sale of ATM maker NCR hits a wall: sources
ATM maker NCR may soon need to remove the “for sale” sign from its lawn, two sources close to the situation said. The $3.8 billion Atlanta company, which also makes...
Paul Manafort in solitary confinement in Manhattan prison
Paul Manafort is holed up in solitary confinement at a Manhattan prison — and he's expected to remain at the lockup as his mortgage-fraud case plays out, his lawyer and...
Thief cuts sleeping man's pockets, robs him on Brooklyn subway
The footage released by authorities late Monday shows the 28-year-old victim fast asleep aboard a northbound L train around 2:15 a.m. Sunday, cops said.
Diamondbacks will overwhelm Rockies' Antonio Senzatela
The Arizona Diamondbacks enter their series with the Colorado Rockies as the second-best team in the National League over their past 11 games, going 8-3 in that stretch. The Rockies...
MTA is biased against sex toy advertisements: lawsuit
You won't see ads for this Toy Story sequel in the subways. Women’s sex-toy company Dame Products is suing the MTA for refusing to run its sexy train ads while...
The real meaning behind those Daniel Jones 'boos'
The first instinct is to tell Daniel Jones: Relax, kid, you’ve joined a long and distinguished line of people who got themselves good and booed at Yankee Stadium. Babe Ruth...
Joe Biden is in New York to fundraise for his 2020 campaign
Joe Biden on Tuesday hit up the law firm that paid disgraced Assembly speaker Shelly Silver loads of cash for steering clients their way — a day after one of...
Couple gets E. coli on trip to Dominican Republic
A Florida couple warns that the Dominican Republic is a "dangerous place to go" after contracting E. coli during a recent visit. Larry and Ronnie Adelman booked a trip this...
Girl, 12, with rare disorder creates teddy bears that hide IV bags
Going to the hospital can be overwhelming for anyone. Between all of the machines, needles and being in an unfamiliar environment, it can be a scary experience — especially for...
Dad dons booty shorts to teach his rebel daughter a lesson
Her Daisy Dukes didn’t pass the dad test. A Florida father sought to teach his daughter a lesson about revealing outfits when he sported barely-there short shorts, shaming her for...
Why Yankees may favor these pitchers over Madison Bumgarner
Cole Hamels pitched well for the also-ran Rangers against the Yankees in late May 2018, initiating an expectant wave that the outing was akin to an audition and soon Hamels...
Nxivm was all about sex — why else was there a sex toy dungeon?: feds
If the Nxivm cult wasn’t about sex, then why was its leader building a dungeon featuring cages, rubber-spiked paddles and “puppy trainer’’ dog collars to use on female members? a...
Mobster's son behind dad's murder at McDonald's drive-thru: feds
A wiseguy’s son paid more than $200,000 to have his dad whacked in a McDonald’s drive-thru in The Bronx — and also ordered a botched hit on his own brother,...
Pakistani police target traffickers selling brides to China
FAISALABAD, Pakistan — At first, in her desperate calls home to her mother in Pakistan, Natasha Masih couldn’t bring herself to say what they were doing to her. All the...
New twist in Sebastian Telfair case helps him dodge sentencing
Former NBA star Sebastian Telfair dodged sentencing in his gun possession case on Tuesday, as his lawyer claimed there is new evidence that exonerates him. Attorney Richard Southard said new...
Race played role in shooting of off-duty cop by fellow officer, lawsuit claims
An off-duty St. Louis cop who was shot by a fellow officer is suing the city, alleging he would’ve been treated differently by department officials in the wake of the...
Football coach born without limbs to receive Jimmy V Award
Rob Mendez never played football, and never could. He taught himself with Madden, playing by tucking a controller under his chin. Mendez was born without arms or legs, a result...
Just plane sick: Tourist says flight from the DR was full of ill passengers
A Mississippi woman who went on a mother-daughter trip to the Dominican Republic says she fell ill — and, adding insult to injury, was stuck on a miserable return flight...
MLB umpires going to war with Manny Machado over suspension
The umpires aren't having Manny Machado's excuses. After the San Diego Padres third baseman said he'd appeal his one-game suspension, citing a lack of precedent for a suspension over arguing...
This bikini makes it look like you're giving yourself a hand
This sexy bikini is quite the tease. Brazilian designer Adriana Degreas sells a swimsuit style that grabs more than one's attention. Dubbed the "Hands Strapless Bikini," the playful design features...
YouPorn offers 'truly unique' chance to propose on their site
Their parents will be so proud! YouPorn, the adult entertainment website, is hoping to give one lucky lovebird the “truly unique” opportunity to propose to a significant other on the...
Concern grows for XFL legend 'He Hate Me,' who's been missing for days
A former NFL running back best known for his XFL nickname has been missing for nearly a week, South Carolina authorities said Tuesday. Rod Smart, better known as “He Hate...
Ebola's spread shows how science needs societies to succeed: experts
LONDON - The persistence of Congo’s Ebola outbreak and its deadly spread to Uganda in recent days show how societal issues are as crucial as scientific advances in controlling disease...
Investigation uncovers suicide crisis in US jails
The last time Tanna Jo Fillmore talked with her mother, she was in a Utah jail, angry, pleading and desperate. She’d called every day that past week, begging for help....
Pompeo walks back Trump's comments threatening war with Iran
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday said the US will maintain its pressure on Iran — but that President Trump does not want war. "We have been engaged in...
Heavy metal band Slipknot now has its own branded whiskies
Heavy metal band Slipknot is expanding into the liquor industry. The insanely popular group, known for its aggressive style of music, high-energy concerts and scary masks, is set to launch...
Christian hymn becomes unlikely anthem of Hong Kong protests
HONG KONG — The Christian hymn “Sing Hallelujah to the Lord” has emerged as the unlikely anthem of Hong Kong’s protests against an extradition bill that have drawn millions of...
Carranza protégé takes 'personal time' after prior scandals exposed
The California man tapped by DOE Chancellor Richard Carranza to improve the city's struggling schools has taken “personal time” after The Post reported his disciplinary history and resignation from a...
Vivid volcano eruption looks like real-life painting
What a view! Passengers on a flight to Mexico City were treated to a spectacular sight when they saw the Popocatépetl volcano erupting as they passed over the state of...
David Price will benefit from Red Sox's road prowess
“I think I’m sort of a laid-back, cool dude in a loose mood,” said Governor Cuomo, fooling no one. Cool Dude added New Yorkers won’t tolerate “getting ripped off by...
How fiancee's career led Jacob Trouba to Rangers
This was as much a life decision as it was a hockey decision, and the Rangers ended up being the beneficiary — and might be for a long time. The...
New Jersey drug ring had a 'drive-through window': feds
Authorities have busted 25 people — several connected to the Bloods — for running a massive drug ring in New Jersey where they allegedly pedaled heroin and crack out of...
'Flesh-eating' bacteria may be spreading to beach waters, seafood
With beach vacation season underway, scientists are sounding the alarm on a horrifying infection spreading throughout US coastlines. Doctors from the Cooper University Hospital in Camden, NJ, are warning swimmers...
Trump threatens war with Iran if it tries to get nukes
President Trump shrugged off attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman as "minor" but said he would wage war if Iran tried to obtain a nuclear arsenal. "I...
Missing marathon swimmer's body recovered from Hudson River
The body of the marathon swimmer who disappeared during a 120-mile race in the Hudson River last week was found Tuesday, police said. Dr. Charles Van Der Horst's body — still wearing...
'F--k Pop:' Who was cursing out Spurs coach during Raptors parade?
Raptors guard Fred VanVleet captured the Raptors' 2019 celebration parade by going live on Instagram. He may have captured something he did not intend. Just before the camera was turned...
Shanahan drops bid to lead Pentagon amid domestic dispute report
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan on Tuesday withdrew his nomination to lead the department as a report says the FBI is investigating a domestic violence dispute from nine years ago...
Teen who lost leg in shark attack begged God to let her live
The North Carolina teen who lost her leg and two fingers in a brutal shark attack recalled every moment of the horrifying incident -- and her desperate prayers for her...
Giant wolf’s head found in permafrost may have been cut off by ancient hunters
Scientists are investigating whether a giant, 40,000-year-old wolf’s head found perfectly preserved beneath Siberian permafrost could have been chopped off by hunters. The severed head was found above the Arctic...
Domino’s Pizza will test driverless delivery cars
In the near future, a driverless, autonomous vehicle might be responsible for your next pizza delivery. On Monday, Domino’s Pizza announced that it’s teamed up with robotics company Nuro to...
Cannibalistic crabs eat their own kind
Two spider crabs resorted to cannibalism in Port Phillip Bay, Australia. Watch the haunting video as the live crabs use their pincers to pull apart the remains of another crab....
Study finds loads of drivers ignore their check engine lights
One in seven motorists is driving around with a potentially serious issue in their vehicle, according to new research. From mysterious rattles to burnt-out headlights and fluid leaks – it’s...
Man charged with killing his dad during Father's Day argument
A Miami ex-con allegedly killed his dad on Father’s Day, authorities said. Marcus Sakers, 32, was charged with second-degree murder after cops said he shot his 60-year-old father, Fedel Ezekiel...
Police apologize for Father's Day tweet that asked followers to turn in bad dads
A Kansas police department has apologized for a tweet it put out on Father’s Day that encouraged parents to turn in dads with any outstanding warrants -- sparking a backlash....
How to avoid becoming the victim of a 'sextortion' scheme
Sexual extortion is thriving in the digital age. Electronic blackmail complaints spiked 242 percent last year, with 51,146 incidents — most of them sexual, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaints Center...
Blues forward throws up during Stanley Cup parade
Zach Sanford made the Blues' victory parade on Saturday one St. Louis will never forget. While celebrating his team's first-ever Stanley Cup championship, the 24-year-old forward was filmed throwing up...
Scientists can predict medical conditions off your Facebook posts
In a world of digital addicts, oversharing on social media is often seen as a character flaw — but a new study reveals it might actually be good for your...
Parking lot weirdo 'assaults' stranger's car
"Are you hungry?" asked a driver after seeing a man rub his mouth all over a car window in a parking lot in Tacoma, Washington. Video shows the agitated man...
AOC clashes with House GOP over concentration camp remarks
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sparred with her Republican House colleagues on Tuesday after the New York Democrat compared housing conditions for immigrants at the border to concentration camps. "Please @AOC do...
LaMelo Ball's next risky move comes with NBA draft confidence
There is plenty of confidence to go around the Ball family. Days after his brother Lonzo made headlines as part of the blockbuster Anthony Davis trade, LaMelo Ball broke his...
Mother of burned student told daughter he looked like 'Frankenstein'
The mother of the Beacon High School student severely burned in a botched chemistry experiment testified that her son looked like "a monster" as he emerged in public for the...
Belgian monks turn to the internet to sell prized beer
WESTVLETEREN, Belgium - Belgian Trappist monks who brew one of the world’s most coveted beers are turning to online sales to ensure their limited supply goes directly to beer lovers...
Power couple who sold DC home to Obamas buys $9M Brooklyn townhouse
Political power couple Joe Lockhart and Giovanna Gray Lockhart have presidential taste when it comes to homes. After selling their Washington, DC, home to the Obamas for $8.1 million in...
Teen neo-Nazi jailed for threatening 'race traitor' Prince Harry
A teenage neo-Nazi who suggested Prince Harry should be shot as a "race traitor" for marrying Meghan Markle was jailed for more than four years on Tuesday. British university student...
Irate New Jersey mom bites cop outside child's school: police
A New Jersey mom attacked two police officers — and bit one of them three times — in front of her child’s school after she refused to comply with new...
Why women are timing their pregnancies to give birth in spring
US moms who are educated and married are more likely to have tried for a spring birth for their first baby, according to a new study published in the Journal...
Nxivm leader's lawyer says 'disgusting lifestyles' aren't criminal
Keith Raniere’s own lawyer acknowledged Tuesday that there is a mountain of “repulsive, disgusting and offensive” evidence against the accused sex-cult leader — but claimed none of it can be...
This road trip means everything to how Mets will be viewed
Beginning a road trip that features visits to Atlanta, Chicago and Philadelphia, the New York Mets clearly are at the crossroads of their 2019 season. Betting-market followers have been skeptical...
'Fatal Attraction' killer Carolyn Warmus released from prison
“Fatal Attraction” killer Carolyn Warmus -- a Westchester County schoolteacher who infamously murdered her lover’s wife in 1989 -- has been released from prison this week and is headed to...
Rick Scott becomes latest senator to support 9/11 victim fund
WASHINGTON — Sen. Rick Scott, the former Florida governor, is the latest lawmaker to co-sponsor the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund bill, The Post has learned. Scott will become the Senate...
New York bartenders claim Long Island Iced Tea contest was 'rigged'
New York bartenders are reportedly calling for an investigation after the state lost to Tennessee in a Long Island Iced Tea contest earlier this month.
Snail-inspired reversible superglue can hold weight of a human
Scientists have demonstrated how the super strong product can hold the weight of an average male with only two postage stamp-sized squares of the substance.
Why Michelle Beadle's ESPN future is in peril
Michelle Beadle’s ESPN career is in peril mostly because of things no one sees on the air, according to sources. Beadle makes $5 million per year, but refuses to take...
How climate change affects violent crime
Researchers found that days with a high of more than 85 degrees spurred a 2.2 percent rise in general crime and a 5.7 percent increase in violent crime, on average.
Mountain lion struck by car, miraculously walks away
Watch out for falling cougars! A driver caught the incredible moment a mountain lion was hit by a car and flipped through the air in Boulder Canyon, Colorado. While this...
Trump kicks off 2020 campaign with $7 million fundraising blitz
President Trump launched a fundraising blitz to collect $7 million for the kickoff of his re-election campaign Tuesday evening in Orlando. "Tonight I’m officially launching my Second Term Presidential Run...
Huge earthquake strikes Japan, triggers tsunami warning
A massive earthquake struck northwestern Japan, prompting officials to issue a warning of a tsunami that could reach heights of more than 3 feet along parts of the coast. The...
AOC: Trump admin is putting 'concentration camps' on border
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accused the Trump administration of housing immigrants in concentration camps on the Mexican border and used the phrase "never again" that is associated with the Holocaust. "The...
Sizing up the Zack Wheeler market as trade whispers grow
ATLANTA — Zack Wheeler, anyone? That question will become more pertinent if the Mets slide further in the standings — perhaps by the end of this road trip — as...
Dad of Sandy Hook victim wins suit against conspiracy theorists
The dad of a Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victim won a defamation lawsuit this week against conspiracy theorists who wrote a book claiming the 2012 shooting — in which...
Pillsbury recalls 185,000 pounds of flour over possible E. coli risk
The company says that the product was distributed across a total of 10 states, including New York.
Gym teacher caught on video touching dozens of first-grade girls: prosecutor
A former gym teacher at an Ohio elementary school allegedly touched 28 first-grade girls inappropriately, often grabbing their backsides or positioning them to straddle him, a prosecutor said. John Austin...
Dad finds out he's a grandpa with sweet teddy bear surprise
Father's Day turned into Grandfather's Day for this dad in Wesley Chapel, Florida, who found out his daughter was pregnant in the most adorable way. Cassandra Napier gifted her dad,...
The NBA odds one sportsbook may regret posting
LAS VEGAS — In most industries, being the first to market gives companies an edge over their competitors. In the sports-betting industry, a rush to be first with certain wagers...
NASA's atomic clock to navigate future deep space missions
As NASA and other organizations begin to lay the groundwork for crewed missions to places other than an orbiting space station or even the moon, they’re beginning to better understand...
Scouting the international prospects who add mystery to the NBA draft
International prospects are the closest thing we have to a mystery in the NBA draft. For college players, there's a library of games, a litany of nationally televised appearances, competition...
Ants invade United Airlines flight from Italy to Newark
Passengers aboard a United Airlines flight from Italy to New Jersey were left bugging out -- thanks to an invasion of ants in the cabin. The six-legged insects spilled out...
Stunning photo shows dogs 'walking on water' amid Greenland ice crisis
Danish meteorologist Steffen Olsen and his band of sled dogs are walking on thin ice -- across a frozen sea that has become flooded with melted glacial waters. Olsen was...
Video shows alleged shoplifting that sparked Phoenix police confrontation
Phoenix police have released surveillance footage of the alleged shoplifting incident that led to a dramatic on-camera confrontation between officers and a local black couple and their kids. The CCTV...
New Jersey mom charged in death of toddler left in hot car for hours
A New Jersey mom has been charged in the death of her toddler, who was left in a hot car for 2½ hours, according to prosecutors. Police had been called...
Mom and daughter were slain inside Bronx apartment: cops
Police on Tuesday officially announced that the pre-teen girl and her mother found dead in the Bronx over the weekend were slain. Linda Manigault, 34, and 10-year-old Heaven Ross were...
Depraved stranger posed as millionaire to trick teens into murdering friend: court docs
Five Alaska teens have been charged with murdering one of their best friends — after being catfished by a stranger from Indiana who promised them $9 million to film the...
The rising manager in Yankees system you've heard of before
The ferries whisk by every 25 minutes, the seagulls are still shrieking above and the ballpark still overlooks the postcard-perfect Manhattan skyline on a cloudy day. The scene screams déjà...
Man's $10K quest to find mom a mate gets an online dating boost
Some dating app users can cash in on swiping right. An Upper East Side man — who recently offered a $10,000 reward to whoever can find his mother a match...
Germany’s Angela Merkel blames dehydration for scary moment in Berlin
German Chancellor Angela Merkel had a few shaky moments Tuesday while standing with the new Ukrainian leader in the hot Berlin sun — and later blamed dehydration for her tremors....
Brian Cashman knows the next Yankees upgrade he wants to make
Brian Cashman made no guarantees, but the Yankees general manager acknowledged Monday the team’s starting pitching remains a “worry." The sentiment was expressed during a press conference at Yankee Stadium...
X Ambassadors on 'Orion' and working with 'incredible' Lizzo
If you think that the color combo on the cover of X Ambassadors’ new LP, “Orion,” was inspired by Wiz Khalifa’s 2010 No. 1 hit “Black and Yellow,” think again....
School district to randomly test some students for nicotine
A Nebraska school district will test students for nicotine, amid a growing “epidemic” of e-cigarettes in one of its schools. Fairbury Public Schools, a three-school district of roughly 930 students...
Facebook announces plan to create its own currency
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has a severe case of crypto fever. Zuckerberg’s $538 billion social network on Tuesday announced plans to create a new digital currency and financial system that...
Hello, Dolly! ‘Dead baby’ found in Queens park turns out to be fake
They were dead wrong. Cops and medics were so duped by a diapered doll made to look like a baby’s decomposing body near a Queens park on Tuesday that they...
Malaysian prime minister: My Jewish friends are ‘not like other Jews'
The Malaysian prime minister has been condemned for saying that while he has some Jewish friends, “they are not like the other Jews, that’s why they are my friends” –...
Former NFL pro accused of striking daughter
A former NFL running back was arrested for smacking his 11-year-old daughter during a scuffle earlier this month in Texas, authorities said. Aaron Brown, 31, who was a member of...
Hong Kong's leader shelves extradition bill but won't resign
Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday she would shelve a controversial extradition bill that sparked days of protests by millions of people, but defied calls to step down....
How African officials are trying to keep Ebola from spreading across continent
The current outbreak in eastern Congo has become the second worst, after the West Africa outbreak of 2013-2016 in which more than 11,000 people died. Despite new anti-Ebola vaccines, the...
Iranian president says country isn't seeking war
A day after the US announced the deployment of an additional 1,000 troops to the Middle East, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Tuesday that the Islamic Republic is not seeking...
Florida woman arrested for 'stomping' on sea turtle's nest
A Michigan woman was busted by police over the weekend for “stomping all over” a sea turtle’s nest in Miami Beach, authorities said. Yaqun Lu, 41, was spotted by cops...
Dominican officials accused of pressuring tourist's widow to cremate his body
A Maryland woman claims officials in the Dominican Republic repeatedly urged her to cremate her husband following his sudden death at a resort. David Harrison died in July 2018 during...
Baby whale just wanted to be pet
When these whale-watchers headed out into Mexico’s San Ignacio Lagoon, they never expected this. A baby gray whale calf and her mother calmly approached the boat, getting up close and...
Boaty McBoatface makes major climate change discovery
Boaty McBoatface has made more of a name for itself. In its maiden mission, the yellow submarine aboard the research vessel RRS Sir David Attenborough made a major discovery about...
Injuries reported in Coney Island high-rise fire
At least two people were hurt when a fire erupted inside a Brooklyn high-rise Tuesday morning, fire officials said. Firefighters responded shortly before 4:30 a.m. to 444 Neptune Ave. in...
Your mom couldn't get her own credit card before 1974
Less than 50 years ago, women needed a man to sign up for a credit card. Many of the basic rights that women have today came about in the 1970s...
Longtime Hearst CEO scores deal to write memoir
A taciturn 86-year-old man seen as the bridge between the world of Hearst founder William Randolph Hearst and the modern multimedia giant it is today has a memoir slated to...
'Puppy dog eyes' were developed to appeal to humans: study
NEW YORK — What's behind those hard-to-resist puppy dog eyes? New research suggests that over thousands of years of dog domestication, people preferred pups that could pull off that appealing,...
Oregon House approves progressive climate policy
The Oregon House has approved an economywide cap-and trade-program. The program would put an overall limit on greenhouse gas emissions and auction off pollution "allowances" for each ton of carbon...
State Department finds 30 security incidents regarding handling of Hillary's emails
The State Department said in a letter on Monday that they’ve identified 30 security incidents regarding the handling of Hillary Clinton’s emails, a report said. The letter, sent from an...
Cameron Maybin gives Yankees something to think about
If Cameron Maybin’s Yankees days are numbered, he’s going out with a bang. The journeyman outfielder, who may be cast aside when Aaron Judge returns from the injured list, homered...
Man pleads guilty to decapitating Montana casino patron
BILLINGS, Mont. — One of two men charged with decapitating a casino patron has pleaded guilty. The Billings Gazette reports that 34-year-old Jeffery Glen Haverty pleaded guilty Monday. Haverty and...
Winged Foot's US Open history means plenty of 2020 intrigue
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Tickets are already on sale for the 2020 U.S. Open at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, and they probably won’t last long. By the time...
Man arrested after human torso found in crashed car
A human torso reportedly turned up in a Tennessee man's crashed car after an attempted traffic stop on Sunday. Now, Dorrae Debrice Johnson of Knoxville faces several charges including vehicular homicide....
The ideal Henrik Lundqvist trade scenario
The Sharks are in the midst of one of the longer runs as one of the league’s upper-echelon teams not to win a Stanley Cup. Emile’s Rangers had about seven...
A Mets selloff looks inevitable — but is it in the right hands?
ATLANTA — The Mets’ Now or Never Tour got off to a pathetic start. No surprise there. These Mets don’t deserve to be on the same field as the Braves....
Joe Biden says his campaign has raised nearly $20M
Former Vice President Joe Biden said at a Manhattan fundraiser on Monday that his campaign has raised nearly $20 million — mostly from small donors. Biden made the statement during...
LI cops rescue injured egret stranded on front lawn
Feathers flew on Long Island Monday, when cops with a pool skimmer rescued an injured egret that was stranded on a front lawn. The egret -- white with a long,...
Good Noah Syndergaard news means Mets may turn to fill-in
ATLANTA — Noah Syndergaard’s strained right hamstring was classified as “low-grade” on Monday, leaving the Mets hopeful the right-hander’s absence from the rotation will be limited to one or two...
Streaming service VidAngel ordered to pay $62.4M for pirating movies
A federal jury in Los Angeles on Monday ordered movie streaming service VidAngel -- known for removing the curses and nudity from films -- to pay $62.4 million to Disney,...
The only thing that separates Ja Morant from RJ Barrett
The Knicks may get themselves a potential All-Star on Thursday just by waiting for Memphis to select. According to Ryan Blake, draft consultant to the NBA, the Knicks can’t go...
YouTuber buys town of Hell, Michigan, renames it 'Gay Hell'
A musician bought the town of Hell, Michigan -- and renamed it "Gay Hell," according to a report. Elijah Daniel, who is also a popular YouTube user known for his...
Man flying to Dominican Republic found with smoke grenades in bag
A man flying from Newark Airport to the Dominican Republic was stopped by TSA agents from bringing several smoke grenades onto the flight Sunday, authorities said. TSA agents at an...
Masahiro Tanaka delivered sign of hope Yankees have waited for
Masahiro Tanaka was bathed in a noise as he took the mound in the ninth inning Monday night that had greeted Edwin Encarnacion’s first Yankees at-bat. And with each strike...