June 21, 2019
Snipers testify that Navy SEAL shot young girl and old man in Iraq
The trial of decorated Navy SEAL Edward Gallagher continued on Friday, with DNA experts and military snipers taking the stand to talk about the evidence against him -- including how...
Man killed in LA hit-and-run was a Holocaust survivor
LOS ANGELES — Police said they are looking for a driver in a hit-and-run that killed a 91-year-old Holocaust survivor in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Police Department said Thursday...
Florida man throws feces at judge during trial, misses — and is acquitted
MIAMI — Court officials say a Florida man charged with burglary defecated during his criminal trial and tried to throw his feces at the judge. The Miami Herald reports 33-year-old...
Black bear enters Montana home, finds shelf that's just right for a nap
MISSOULA, Mont. — Authorities say a black bear somehow locked itself inside a Montana home and then nestled onto a closet shelf that wasn't too hard, wasn't too soft, but...
Body of missing journalist found in California river
SAN FRANCISCO — Authorities in Northern California say they have found a body believed to be that of a veteran automotive journalist who went missing while test-driving a motorcycle for...
Nets seen as 'front-runner' in Kevin Durant chase
“Watch. I’m telling you, this could be transformational.” That’s what a highly placed source told The Post regarding the Nets’ pursuit of free agents. It’s looking more and more possible...
Drew Brees awarded $6M in diamond-fraud lawsuit
SAN DIEGO — A jury has awarded more than $6 million to New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees in a lawsuit that claimed a San Diego County jeweler sold him...
Senator who killed Amazon deal defies Cuomo again, backs AOC's DA pick
State Sen. Michael Gianaris -- the lawmaker who helped stop Amazon from opening a new headquarters in Long Island City -- is backing public defender Tiffany Caban in the race...
Power bats keep Yankees rolling in Aaron Judge's return
The Yankees began a crucial homestand by sweeping the Rays, putting some distance between themselves and their AL East foes. And the next two nights, they banged around the AL...
This massive stash of cocaine is just a fraction of one of the largest drug busts in history
Federal officials showed off thousands of pounds of cocaine — which amounted to only a fraction of the drug seized from a ship at a Philadelphia port — inside the...
Yoga buffs brave soaking rain in Times Square
They didn’t namaste inside. Dozens of yoga buffs were drenched by heavy rain in Times Square Friday while celebrating the first day of summer. “My back got soaked, my legs...
Gawker editor exits ahead of relaunch, returning to Interview
In the latest sign of editorial turbulence, the number two editor at the yet-to-relaunch Gawker is returning to Interview, the Andy Warhol-founded magazine that only emerged from bankruptcy in September....
The major expenditures of NY's $1.26B capital-spending plan
ALBANY — In the final hours of this year’s legislative session, lawmakers passed a massive “big ugly” bill that jacks up state spending on capital projects by $1.26 billion. The...
Greg Olsen captures Panthers fan's street proposal: 'Did she say yes?'
Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen was strolling during an evening in Nashville when he happened to capture an impromptu wedding proposal. Olsen was in Nashville to deliver a keynote...
Jack Hughes, Kaapo Kakko have just reignited Rangers-Devils rivalry
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — This storyline was not lost on anyone — not the Rangers, not the Devils, and not the teenagers in the middle of it all. A new...
A crustacean investigation into the Hamptons $100/pound lobster salad
Lobster salad has hit $100 per pound at one shop in the Hamptons, a new high. What makes lobster salad $100 at one place and half of that elsewhere? Given...
NY legislature ends session without resolution on pet-selling bill
That doggie in the window isn’t going anywhere — for now. Pet store owners from Manhattan to Schenectady breathed a sigh of relief on Friday after the New York state...
4 states join effort to stop T-Mobile's acquisition of Sprint
Four more states joined an effort by state attorneys general, including NY’s Letitia James, to stop T-Mobile‘s acquisition of Sprint, it emerged Friday. Hawaii, Massachusetts, Minnesota and Nevada will be...
Trump to nominate Mark Esper to be next defense secretary
President Donald Trump says he will nominate Mark Esper to be the next US defense secretary. Esper, who is currently Army secretary, is scheduled to take over as acting defense...
Knicks' RJ Barrett welcomes Rangers' top pick Kaapo Kakko to New York
The kids are already playing nice. Moments after the Rangers picked Finnish power forward Kaapo Kakko with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 NHL draft, he was welcomed...
Cameron Maybin forced to exit early with injury
Cameron Maybin survived the roster crunch Thursday night with Aaron Judge's return. The veteran outfielder did not, however, make it through Friday completely unscathed. Maybin was removed from the game...
Stonewall vet: 'We were fighting back years of oppression'
The Stonewall Inn uprising was 50 years ago this week, but Mark Segal, 68, remembers a lot about his time there in the early hours of June 28, 1969. That...
Cabbie who allegedly drove hit men knew David Ortiz pal was intended target: report
Authorities in the Dominican Republic believe a local cab driver knew that the David Ortiz shooting was going to happen, with investigators saying he allegedly drove some of the suspected...
NYC tech agency failed to oversee wireless network: report
New York City's problem-plagued internal wireless network crashed in April in part because its telecommunications agency failed to oversee the global defense contractor hired to run the system, a report...
Sandra Bernhard: 'Pose' recalls horror of early days of AIDS
Pose | Tuesday, 10 p.m., FX There’s a good reason why Sandra Bernhard was upped to a series regular as nurse Judy Kubrak in the second season of “Pose,” the...
Apple considers MeetMe app ban after report claims it’s riddled with prostitution
Apple is reviewing whether to boot a streaming and dating service from its app store after receiving a scathing report claiming the app is riddled with prostitution and other sexual...
Tee up, putt, repeat: Check out NYC's coolest minigolf courses
On the new ABC show “Holey Moley,” a dozen competitors putt it out on an obstacle-heavy minigolf course to win, among other prizes, $25,000. The course, whose holes include a...
With 'help' from his rivals, Joe Biden's endless gaffes are making him un-electable
Let’s get this straight: Joe Biden is leading in the polls for the Democratic presidential nomination because he’s the most “electable” candidate in the Democratic field? A guy who doesn’t...
Congress refuses to face ugly reality of modern Middle East
Regarding Iran and its Mideast foes, Congress has come to a strange conclusion: The enemy of our enemy is actually . . . the bad guy. It’s true: Even as...
Tiffany Cabán wants to become Queens DA to set the bad loose
According to data provided by the Queens County District Attorney’s Office, more than one-third of people charged in Queens with either homicide or robbery were on probation, parole or had...
New York has to take back its turf from the two-wheeled terrors
New York City’s entitled bicyclists regularly endanger pedestrians. So why does the city keep giving them more turf? A new Hunter College study looked at Manhattan cyclists, and found that...
De Blasio's latest push to make schools less safe
"Police should enforce the law — they shouldn’t enforce the law in schools as a matter of course,” says Chancellor Richard Carranza. Huh? This was Carranza’s “explanation” at a press...
Why Trump was right to not hit Iran
President Trump was right Thursday night in declining to strike Iranian assets: A military escalation serves Tehran’s interests, not America’s. The long-term game is already in Washington’s favor, as sanctions...
Tacko Fall has landed on an NBA team
Tacko Fall is getting his NBA chance after all. The 7-foot-6 University of Central Florida big man, who was sitting in the stands at Barclays Center for the NBA draft,...
How spray paint, ego and activism turned graffiti into an art form
Martha Cooper remembers the moment she started seeing graffiti as something more than “a random act of vandalism.” It was in the late ’70s, when a young boy showed Cooper...
Air Force warns about nationwide threat of 'involuntary celibates'
Air Force instructors have been warning troops about the growing threat of radicalized "incels" -- aka guys who can't find women to sleep with them, a report says. Airmen stationed...
How NYCHA's new $400K leader landed the job — and his whopping salary
He played hard to get, and it won him nearly half a million dollars a year. Newly appointed NYHCA chairman Greg Russ initially turned down the gig in February --...
Thomas Gilbert Jr. 'didn't care' after allegedly killing dad: shrink
A psychiatrist who examined accused dad killer Thomas Gilbert testified in court Friday that he was shocked the former Ivy leaguer was not more upset after the alleged slaying. Dr....
Firefighters rescue squirrel stuck in manhole months after saving rat
Just four months after saving an overweight rat trapped in a sewer grate, German firefighters have again answered the call of rodent duty, this time sedating, then liberating, a very...
Lawmakers sign off on Cuomo's MTA 'transformation director'
A new "transformation director" will be hired at the MTA to ride herd on the much-maligned regional transit agency. State lawmakers signed off on the new post -- proposed by...
The method behind Trump's madness and other commentary
From the right: A Method to Trump’s Madness Not many people would call President Trump modest, but “subtract Trump’s taste for nonstop controversy and rhetorical brinksmanship,” and you’re left with...
Out-of-control SUV injures 9 in the Bronx
Nine people were injured -- including at least two children -- when an out-of-control SUV careened onto a Bronx sidewalk on Friday, authorities said. A Honda CR-V was heading south...
Noah Hawley dishes on the end of 'Legion,' upcoming projects
We know Noah Hawley is one of the most clever writers in Hollywood but he also might be one of the busiest. In his immediate future is the final season...
When RJ Barrett and Zion Williamson will first clash
The RJ Barrett-versus-Zion Williams buddy battle for NBA Rookie of the Year starts as early as possible when the Knicks face the Pelicans to open the Las Vegas Summer League...
Wrist slap for watch 'vixen' accused of drugging, robbing men
She's gone from wristwatch to wrist slap. A woman who's been repeatedly accused of drugging men then walking off with their pricey watches won't pay a penny back or serve...
Disgruntled PATH riders finally have reason to hope
Some relief is on the way for long-suffering PATH train commuters. The Newark-to-New York City system is getting longer trains and more frequent service as part of a $1 billion...
Cuomo pumps brake on bill to legalize e-bikes, scooters
Gov. Andrew Cuomo pumped the brakes on a bill approved by the state Legislature that would legalize motorized scooters and bikes. “I have heard a number of concerns from safety...
Jeff McNeil's super day, bullpen help Mets snap skid
CHICAGO — Jeff McSuperman to the rescue. The Mets have been a disappointment on several levels this season, but their second-year super-utility scrapper is among the few players exceeding expectations....
YES considering bringing ex-Yankees manager Buck Showalter aboard
With the combination of expanding its reach and the possibility of losing Yankees analysts in the future, the YES Network is in talks with a very intriguing name: Buck Showalter....
'Siren' star Eline Powell dishes on all things mermaid
Freeform show “Siren,” which follows a small coastal town beset by dangerous mermaids, is now in its second season (Thursdays at 8 p.m.) Star Eline Powell who plays central mermaid...
Handcuffed man makes balls-to-wall escape to safety during armed standoff
A handcuffed half-naked man could be seen climbing down a ladder to safety during an armed standoff with police in Mexico, a report said. The shooting took place in Jalisco...
Mom charged after allegedly murdering toddler son, dismembering and burning remains
A New Jersey woman who got arrested earlier this year for killing and dismembering her toddler son -- after he allegedly refused to listen to her -- has finally been...
MLB hands A's pitcher Frankie Montas 80-game ban for PEDs
The MLB has suspended Athletics’ pitcher Frankie Montas for 80 games for using a performance enhancer. The 26-year-old right-hander tested positive for Ostarine, a banned substance, and did not appeal...
What a hoppy ending! Giant bunny rescued by Queens cops
It was a hare-raising rescue. A big, fluffy bunny was spotted on the loose in Queens early Friday — so cops hopped into action and saved the cottontail. “Hey everybody,...
Block associations file suit to stop 14th Street bus plan
An attorney representing West Village and Chelsea block associations filed a lawsuit against the city Friday, charging that the city's plan to give buses priority on 14th Street will cause...
Cuomo: GOP will hammer us for illegal immigrants driver's license law
ALBANY -- Republicans will try to hammer fellow Democratic lawmakers on the ballot in 2020 for approving a controversial law to provide driver's licenses to illegal immigrants, Gov. Andrew Cuomo...
Robert Pattinson is already Batman — why let him ruin James Bond?
Robert Pattinson should stick to what he does best in movies: being a pale, kinda creepy, teen heartthrob. That’s why when Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle gushed to The Guardian Thursday...
Trump to launch mass family deportations: report
President Trump has ordered ICE to start rounding up migrant families who have already received deportation orders as early as this Sunday, an operation that could begin with predawn raids...
2019 NHL Draft: How to watch, draft order, date and time
Not even a week after history was made at the Stanley Cup Final, the NHL offseason is moving full speed ahead with the 2019 Entry Draft this Friday. With a...
Boris Johnson and younger gal pal get into wild fight: report
BoJo may need to work on his mojo. British pol Boris Johnson — the UK bookies' favorite to replace Theresa May as prime minister — got into a nasty beef...
Taylor Swift inspires other stars to bring cheer to dying Yonkers woman
A gravely sick young Westchester woman was flooded with heartfelt phone calls and videos from more than a dozen celebrities — including Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez and Steve Carrell —...
Vacations are literally good for your heart: study
This good news should travel fast. People who take more vacations have a lower risk of heart disease, according to a new study. Researchers at Syracuse University interviewed more than...
Odell Beckham can't stop throwing jabs at the Giants
Odell Beckham Jr. is still throwing jabs at his former team. In a recent, wide-ranging interview with Complex UK, Beckham commented on his trade from the Giants to the Browns,...
Social media star Christian Aaron charged with identity theft
A young social media influencer is accused of stealing a Long Island woman's identity to open up American Express credit cards, which he used to buy $19,000 worth of Chanel...
Cooking for vegans makes about half of Americans nervous: study
Summer is time to chow down at a good old-fashioned American barbecue, but what about the vegans? A new study examined how the traditional concept of barbecue season accommodates those...
Mom’s sarcastic reaction to teenager's prank goes viral
They would have gotten away with it too, if it wasn’t for that meddling Ring. A group of teenagers were caught on a Ring doorbell toilet-papering a California home —...
Man accused of double-murder livestreamed police chase on Facebook
A New Jersey man allegedly killed his ex-girlfriend's grandmother and 9-year-old brother -- then streamed his police chase live on Facebook, authorities said Friday. Terrance J. Matthews, 23, allegedly murdered...
E.coli found in Long Beach water supply, boil-water order issued by Nassau County
Nassau County officials have issued a boil-water order for residents in Long Beach after discovering E.coli in the local water supply. "The City of Long Beach Water System, in consultation...
2019 NHL draft: Full first round order and picks for all 31 teams
In a city more known for its rainy weather, it’s about to get drafty up in Vancouver. The 2019 NHL Draft kicks off with the first round on Friday, June...
Gang member charged in shooting of 11-year-old boy in Brooklyn
A gang member was arrested on Friday for the shooting of an 11-year-old boy in Brooklyn, sources said. Angel Eaddy, 27, a member of the Bloods, was charged with attempted...
Caregiver jailed for abusing 101-year-old dementia patient
An evil caregiver who was secretly filmed abusing and slapping a 101-year-old dementia patient has been jailed for eight months. Ashikiah Reid, 36, was caught on camera roughly cleaning the...
Most expensive cheese in history sells for over $16K at auction
An artisan blue cheese sold for over $16,000 at an auction in Spain, shattering the Guinness world record for the most "expensive cheese in history." In August 2018, 15 different...
Man threatened to 'kill every gay person' at St. Louis pride parade: cops
A Missouri man was busted by cops for threatening to shoot up a gay pride parade next weekend in St. Louis, according to court documents. Edward Terry of the St....
Ancient city gate from the time of King David discovered in Israel
Archaeologists in Israel’s Golan Heights have discovered an ancient city gate from the time of King David. The find was made during an excavation at the ancient city of Bethsaida....
Frozen red peppers recalled over possible listeria
Frozen organic peppers that were distributed to retailers nationwide have been recalled after a state health department found the presence of listeria during routine testing. The company, UNFI, said the...
Colts owner Jim Irsay spent a whole lot of money on guitars
Jim Irsay really knows how to pull some strings. During the David Gilmour Guitar Collection auction at Christie's New York on Thursday, Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay picked up a...
Free agency landscape could lead Knicks to bigger Kawhi push
The Knicks believe they fared excellently in Thursday’s NBA draft, but they are headed into the next step of free agency on June 30 with more caution and recasting expectations....
Judge batting leadoff in long-awaited Yankees return
Aaron Judge will make his much-anticipated Yankees return in a spot Yankees fans won’t recognize. Judge is batting leadoff as he makes his return from the injured list, his first...
Wife puts sex toys in man’s suitcase in this airport security prank
Strap in for this hilarious prank. When security searched this man's suitcase at Luton Airport in London, UK, they found two embarrassing objects tied to a water bottle: a gimp...
International Yoga Day celebrated around the world
International Yoga Day celebrated around the World
Dad's tattoo matches son's life-saving heart surgery scar
A father’s love landed him in the tattoo parlor, where he requested a 3.5-inch scar to be inked on his chest so that he could match his 6-year-old son's, who...
Bill de Blasio says 11-year-old Brooklyn shooting victim is 'stable'
The 11-year-old boy who was struck in the crossfire of a Brooklyn shooting Thursday night is in stable condition, said Mayor Bill de Blasio, who promised an increased police presence...
Redskins' Alex Smith learning to run again after horrific injury
All hope is not lost for Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith after the devastating leg injury that ended his 2018 season. There were questions as to whether Smith ever would...
Rory Lancman drops out of Queens DA race, endorses rival Melinda Katz
In a stunning move mere days before the election, Rory Lancman announced Friday that he’s dropping out of the Queens district attorney race to endorse rival Melinda Katz. The decision...
2019 NHL draft: Devils make Jack Hughes the No. 1 pick
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — After months of speculation, the Devils went stock. And they likely couldn’t be happier. General manager Ray Shero chose 18-year-old American center Jack Hughes with the...
Iran released 2017 image of falling drone claiming it to be latest attack: report
An image posted by Iran’s official news agency purporting to show the US drone falling out of the sky after being hit by a missile actually shows another US drone...
Summer solstice: Revelers welcome first day of new season
Revelers welcome the first day of Summer.
Lawyer busted for smuggling contraband to client in jail
This lawyer is going to need a lawyer. A Manhattan criminal defense attorney was busted Friday for smuggling contraband to his inmate client, authorities said. Justin Levine, 60, of the...
2019 NHL draft: Islanders snag Simon Holmstrom with No. 23 pick
With the 23rd overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, the New York Islanders took right-winger Simon Holmstrom Friday night in Vancouver. A natural goal scorer, the 6-foot-1 lefty is...
Burned high school student: I take my glasses off to hide from the stares
The Beacon High School student who was horrifically burned in a class chemistry experiment gone awry in 2014 testified Friday that he takes off his glasses to avoid seeing strangers'...
Aaron Nola makes the Under the play
Aaron Nola of the Philadelphia Phillies enters Friday’s showdown with the Miami Marlins with numbers that typically do not translate to a 6-1 record. Nola has a 4.89 ERA, has...
Reason Chinese tourists are flocking to this lake
DALI, China — Chinese tourists are flocking to a lake in southwest Yunnan province to recreate photos that have gone viral on social media, the country’s latest selfie craze. Visitors...
New York City teacher arrested for slamming student to ground
Cops arrested a city schoolteacher for slamming a West Village middle school student to the ground during a fight, authorities said Friday. Andrew Adler, 47, was busted Thursday on charges...
Ex-cop details moment he pulled gun during showdown with subway maniac
A showdown between an armed former NYPD cop and a baseball bat-wielding homeless man on the subway generated a viral video and headlines — but fellow straphangers barely noticed the...
Florida man says he killed mom, dog because YouTube videos made him paranoid
A deranged Florida man said he fatally shot both his mom and his dog this week — because YouTube videos he was watching made him paranoid that she was about...
Woman inspired by 'Wedding Crashers' tried to poison fiancé with eye drops: cops
A North Carolina mom inspired by the movie "Wedding Crashers" allegedly tried to poison her fiancé with eye drops in order to "incapacitate" him, officials said. Jaymee Cruz, 31, faces...
Pelicans GM: Zion Williamson isn't our savior
After agreeing to trade franchise star Anthony Davis to the Lakers last week, Zion Williamson became the clear heir apparent to take the reins as the Pelicans’ new hero. After...
Kevin Durant isn't a package deal with Kyrie Irving
That package deal everyone has talked about for months doesn’t seem so likely. If it does happen, it may just be by coincidence. Kevin Durant isn’t worrying about where fellow...
Woman says rat fell from ceiling onto table at Buffalo Wild Wings
That’s wild — but that’s not a wing! A Houston woman says her Los Angeles vacation got off to a sickening start when a live rat fell from the ceiling...
Filmmaker drowns while shooting video for US Senate candidate
A filmmaker drowned in a Montana lake while shooting a video for a prospective US Senate candidate, authorities said. Jesse Hubbell, 40, and wannabe lawmaker John Mues were scuba diving...
Astronomers are hunting for the mysterious Planet Nine
Astronomers across the globe are searching for an enormous undiscovered world dubbed Planet Nine, which could change everything we think we know about the solar system. They know it’s out...
Supreme Court throws out conviction of Mississippi death row inmate
The US Supreme Court on Friday threw out the 2010 murder conviction of a black Mississippi death row inmate who was tried six times for the same crime by the...
LGBTQ rights movement 50 years since Stonewall riots
June 28th marks the 50th anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall Inn riots in Greenwich Village by members of the LGBT community against police raids.
Trump now says he never gave final approval on nixed Iran strike
President Trump said Friday that he never gave final approval for a military strike against Iran — apparently softening his earlier statement that the US was “cocked and loaded” and...
ICE claims more illegals were deported under Obama than Trump
Since he announced his candidacy, President Trump has repeatedly vowed to deport illegal aliens — including a promise last week to kick millions more out of the US — and...
NBA draft grades: Team-by-team breakdown
The NBA draft featured plenty of trades, a few big surprises and its usual array of entertaining suits. The Post’s Zach Braziller was there to take it all in and...
Could rabbit poop revolutionize air travel?
A Japanese airline could soon power their aircraft with the help of rabbit poo. All Nippon Airways (ANA), partnered with LanzaTech, are hoping to introduce the greener fuel choice by...
Locals mourn 'wonderful' bodega worker who was fatally stabbed
The upper Manhattan bodega worker who was fatally stabbed in the chest after he tried to disperse a group of men outside his store this week was a beloved community...
These seals are trained to sing the 'Star Wars' theme
While some officials use marine animals for espionage, these Scottish researchers are teaching gray seals a much more relevant skill — how to sing John Williams' iconic "Star Wars" theme....
How Vegas is looking at rotations of Yankees and Astros
As the much-anticipated Houston Astros-New York Yankees series continues this weekend at the Stadium, bettors should already be thinking about starting pitching outlooks for the postseason. Houston and New York...
A third of women only date men because of the free food: study
The results are in: she only wanted to try that hot new restaurant. A new study published Friday in the Society for Personality and Social Psychology journal found that a...
Sotheby's could get offers from rival investors despite $2.66B deal
The bidding war for Sotheby’s may not be over, after all. The 275-year-old auction house — which agreed this week to sell itself for $2.66 billion to French telecom tycoon...
Queens mom latest fatality reported at Dominican Republic resort
A “vibrant” Queens mom of four died at a Dominican Republic resort within hours of coming down with a mystery stomach illness, her family told The Post on Friday. Donette...
Doctors remove 'forgotten' two-inch nail from man's head
Some moments in your life are unforgettable. Having a nail driven through your skull is, apparently, not one of them.
Would you try this hot dog gelato?
Fabios Gelato in Hertfordshire, England, is known for its 500-plus wild gelato creations. Their newest flavor is pigs in a blanket, which combines bacon-wrapped hot dogs, crispy bacon and maple...
Rockets give Shamorie Ponds an NBA opportunity
Shamorie Ponds is getting his NBA shot. He just didn’t get a chance to hear his name called. The day after the Brooklyn native went undrafted, the former St. John’s...
NBA's weird trade rules lead to draft hat confusion
The conversation was about what the players were wearing on Thursday night, but for wrong reasons. Several players picked during the 2019 NBA Draft were seen wearing hats of a...
Hundreds of endangered vultures mysteriously poisoned in Botswana
More than 500 vultures in Botswana have been poisoned after elephant carcasses were laced with chemicals. In a Facebook post on Thursday, the Botswanan government confirmed that the poisoning took...
Body of half-naked woman found along Long Island beach
The body of a woman wearing only underwear was found on a Long Island beach early Friday, authorities said. An early-morning jogger tipped off police around 5:30 a.m. after spotting...
Cruise ship worker jumps into sea to rescue passenger who fell overboard
A cruise ship crew member dove into the water to rescue a passenger who had fallen overboard in Italy. The Irish woman, who has not been identified, reportedly fell from...
Song of one of world's rarest whales recorded for first time
Marine biologists have for the first time recorded the “song” of the rare eastern North Pacific right whale, of which fewer than 30 remain on the planet. Researchers with the...
Mom left paralyzed after pregnancy complication triggers stroke at 29 weeks
A new mom was left paralyzed but is lucky to be alive after she developed preeclampsia and suffered a stroke 29 weeks into her pregnancy. Claire Winnett, 24, said it...
Is Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes' 'Senorita' duet hot or not?
Summer is officially on, thanks to Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello. Combining their considerable pop powers, the “In My Blood” singer-songwriter and the former Fifth Harmony member dropped their summer-ready...
Trump threatens to toss Time journalist in jail during interview
President Trump threatened to throw a Time journalist in jail for taking a picture of a letter from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in the Oval Office despite being...
Pitino leaving Greece with NBA hopes
Rick Pitino is eyeing a return to the NBA. The Hall of Fame coach intends to pursue a job in the NBA, according to ESPN, whether it be coaching, player...
Mysterious figure filmed floating in the night sky
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's ... Jesus? A mysterious human-shaped figure was filmed hovering over houses in Burbank, California. While the shadowy object was probably a cluster of...
Popular Greek island accused of covering up tourist-related animal abuse
ΑTHENS — Animal rights group PETA has accused Greek authorities of covering up what it called the “cruel” treatment of donkeys on the popular island of Santorini and blocking its...
Prosecutors won't drop charges against Navy SEAL despite bombshell twist
Prosecutors reportedly won't drop murder charges against a decorated Navy SEAL, after a fellow SEAL unexpectedly confessed in court Thursday to being the person who really killed a teen ISIS...
Biden's decades-old letters to racist senator are coming back to haunt him
Joe Biden’s history of dubious stances on racially charged issues came back to haunt him again Friday with the disclosure of old letters he wrote to a racist Southern senator...
Louis Vuitton invites you to go fly a kite with new men's collection
The Louis Vuitton Men’s Spring 2020 show was definitely one that every LV and Virgil Abloh (the designer behind the label) fan was waiting for this season — and like...
Woman who fell face-first into patrol car sues Texas cops for excessive force
A woman who needed 60 stitches after falling face-first into a police cruiser is suing the two Texas officers who busted her. Breanna Williams, 41, said she and a pal...
Sewage testing shows marijuana use has doubled in this state
The proof is in the pee.
Damian Lillard, Marvin Bagley III upstage draft with diss tracks
NBA Draft night was upstaged by rap battles. As the picks were unfolding Thursday night, Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard and Kings youngster Marvin Bagley III were going back-and-forth in...
Scientists stumped by unusual whale skull finally find answers
Using DNA analysis of an unusual, decades-old whale skull, scientists were finally able to identify the animal as a rare hybrid of a beluga whale and a narwhal, it has...
Heavy rain turns Brooklyn park steps into a waterfall
There’s one upside to the Big Apple’s summer solstice rainstorm: a temporary waterfall in Mt. Prospect Park! Heavy rain caused a stream several inches deep to gush down a staircase...
Grieving widow wins right to use dead husband's sperm to have second child
A British mom living in Australia has been given the right to use sperm extracted from her dead husband's body to have a second child. Jennifer Gaffney, 35, had been...
Man sends 'white powder' and 'blood-like substance' to OkCupid after site banned him
A Massachusetts man pleaded guilty Thursday to sending threatening letters -- one of which included white powder -- to the Dallas office of the popular dating service OkCupid in 2017....
Assault reported at Dominican resort where woman says she was attacked
A Pennsylvania man claims a pair of would-be robbers savagely attacked him at the same Dominican Republic resort where a Delaware mom claims she was savagely beaten. Robert Walker of...
250 young migrants living in atrocious conditions at Texas border facility: report
About 250 migrant children and teens are being held in inhumane conditions at a Texas Border Patrol station — some walking around without diapers and going weeks without bathing, according...
Rihanna went on day-drinking 'prom date' with Seth Meyers
Cheers to the freakin’ weekend! Rihanna trades in “Work” for a little day-drinking with Seth Meyers. The pop mogul and “Late Night” talk-show host trade shots and advice during a...
Stephen A. Smith goes full fanboy after Knicks' Barrett pick
Stephen A. Smith is in full fanboy mode. Smith, an outspoken Knicks fan who was previously distraught about the results of the draft lottery, raved in typically loud fashion Thursday...
De Blasio blasted for bumping NYCHA head's salary to $400K
Mayor Bill de Blasio "single-handedly" decided to make new NYCHA boss Greg Russ the highest-paid city official, federal housing honcho Lynne Patton claimed Friday, as she blasted Russ' $400,000 salary...
Home security system set off by dancing cuties
When a Connecticut man traveling to Columbus, Georgia, on business was alerted by his home security system, he expected an intruder. Instead, he saw video of his girlfriend and his...
YouTube star Etika vanishes after posting cryptic 'suicidal' video
A popular YouTube star from Brooklyn has gone missing — after posting a cryptic video claiming he was suicidal and apologizing for leaving behind “such a stained legacy.” Desmond Amofah,...
Wedding standoff: Two women show up in white -- but only one is the bride
This mother of the groom made the mother of all faux pas. “I got ready at the church in this little room, and it’s almost burned in my memory,” Amy...
Genetically modified salmon could be hitting restaurant tables next year
NEW YORK — Inside an Indiana aquafarming complex, thousands of salmon eggs genetically modified to grow faster than normal are hatching into tiny fish. After growing to roughly 10 pounds...
How much to read into Ty Montgomery's impressive Jets spring
As the Jets get close to training camp, I am going to examine the roster and give you my top 25 players. Each weekday, we will reveal another person on...
Retired corrections officer charged with helping cancer-stricken wife kill herself
A retired Connecticut corrections lieutenant is facing manslaughter charges because he helped his cancer-stricken wife kill herself by holding a gun to her head as she pulled the trigger, state...
Saks Fifth Avenue taps top designers for LGBTQ fundraising capsule
Love, acceptance and rainbow sequins are always in style, especially at Saks Fifth Avenue. In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots and WorldPride in NYC, the iconic department...
Two more Americans reported dead after DR vacations
Two more Americans — a man from Kansas and a woman from Pennsylvania — died during vacations in the Dominican Republic, amid a recent spate of tourist deaths in the...
Bloomingdale's debuts 'Pride for All' rainbow pop-up shop
Get ready to ride the rainbow. The latest iteration of the Carousel — Bloomingdale's fanciful rotating pop-up shop — is dubbed “Pride for All” and was curated by Out magazine...
UK politician caught on video 'assaulting' protester at black-tie event
A British politician is under investigation for manhandling a Greenpeace activist during a black-tie event in London, according to reports. Mark Field, a Foreign Office minister, has been suspended for...
Model stranded in Bali because of 'water mark' on passport
A former Miss Universe Australia has been blocked from boarding a flight home from Bali because her passport had a wet mark in the corner.
Arsenic found in bottled water sold at Whole Foods, Walmart, Target
When you pay premium prices, you expect a premium product — but that’s not necessarily the case with bottled water. California nonprofit Center for Environmental Health has revealed that water...
Mets won't have enough to take down Yu Darvish and Cubs
Mayor de Blasio, who is never here, has hired Gregory Russ to be the new NYCHA chief. Russ, who will make $402,000 yearly, will be spending his weekends in Minnesota...
Le'Veon Bell: I left suspected jewelry thieves naked in bed
When Le'Veon Bell left his home in Hollywood, Fla., on May 25, the two women suspected of stealing more than half a million dollars worth of his property were in...
Alan Cumming and other LGBTQ stars on their game-changing roles
Alan Cumming: “Instinct” (CBS) If you want to see how far the pendulum has swung for LGBTQ representation, try the CBS crime procedural “Instinct,” based on a popular series of...
Alexa Bliss was 'very worried' WWE career was over before title-picture return
The fear of her wrestling career being over was real for Alexa Bliss. The WWE superstar had suffered multiple concussions and battled their effects since last fall, causing her to...
David Gilmour's guitar auction nets $21M for climate change charity
Pink Floyd frontman isn't satisfied being "Comfortably Numb" when it comes to the planet.
'Stranger Things' Season 3 looks bigger and crazier than ever
These kids just can’t catch a break. The final trailer for Season 3 of Netflix’s “Stranger Things” dropped Thursday night, and once again the children of Hawkins, Indiana, are getting...
Stonewall 50: A look at the history — and future — of the movement that changed the world
How do we recall an event for which only the vaguest of records exists, with most of the central actors dead and gone? The Stonewall riots of 1969, which gave...
Trump says he halted strike on Iran because 150 people would be killed
President Trump confirmed Friday that the US was “cocked & loaded” to launch a retaliatory strike against Iran shooting down a drone -- but canceled it with 10 minutes to...
Two city workers suffer the consequences for wild brawl at youth baseball game
A pair of Denver municipal employees have been benched for their alleged involvement in an ugly, bench-clearing brawl at a youth baseball game, officials said. The two Denver Public Works...
Trump warns Iran of retaliation, but says he's against war: official
Tehran received a message from President Trump warning that a retaliatory attack was imminent after Iran shot down a US drone — but saying he was against war and wanted...
The best Pride 2019 events in New York City
The main events This is no ordinary Pride month in New York. The city is hosting WorldPride 2019 — the first US edition of the global celebration of LGBTQ rights...
Knicks sign UCLA's Kris Wilkes after NBA Draft
The Knicks stayed busy once the NBA Draft ended. They signed UCLA standout Kris Wilkes to a two-way deal at the conclusion of the second round Thursday night, according to...
'We could have shot it down': Iran says it almost blew up US plane
Iran refrained from blowing up an American plane with 35 people on board that was accompanying the unmanned drone the Revolutionary Guard Corps shot down, an Iranian commander said Friday....
Racket toss, 'suck my d--k:' Tennis brat's biggest blowup yet
Nick Kyrgios had a rough day at the office at the Wimbledon warmup at Queen's Club in England, arguing with officials and cursing out fans in the stands. After exploding...
This dog is a better waiter than most humans
Rush the pup from Vasto, Italy, can balance just about anything. The talented cutie has incredible self-control — instead of gobbling up fresh croissants like most dogs would do, he...
'Boys in the Band' star Matt Bomer's favorite books, shades and swim trunks
They say clothes make the man. But Matt Bomer has found success in everything from expensive suits (on the series “White Collar”) to barely- there G-strings (in the “Magic Mike”...
Ex-employee of famed comic shop accused of swiping $50K in merchandise
Nearly $50,000 in comic books were ripped off from Colorado's famed Mile High Comics shop — in what prosecutors determined was an inside job. Francisco Ysidro Ruiz, 39, was charged...
'Pose' star Mj Rodriguez talks about fighting for transgender rights
On a picture-perfect Saturday morning — just days after the red-carpet premiere of the second season of “Pose” and a few weeks following her Met Gala debut — actress Mj...
Alaska officials walk out of session after speaker declares, 'Hail Satan'
A Satanic Temple member who won the right to deliver an invocation at an Alaska government meeting prompted a walkout by a dozen attendees and borough officials when she declared,...
Baby's reaction to feeling a fan for the first time is priceless
This 3-month-old baby in Florida couldn't believe her eyes when she experienced a fan for the first time. Watch her adorable reaction to feeling the air blown from an electric...
Iran releases first photos of downed US drone
Iranian state TV on Friday released images of what the Islamic Republic’s Revolutionary Guard Corps says are pieces of the US drone it shot down 10 minutes after issuing a...
AOC urges White House to 'put down its saber' amid Iran tensions
As bellicose rhetoric between the US and Iran mounts, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez urged Team Trump to “put down its saber.” “This administration needs to put down its saber and pick...
Video shows chaos in Philly after massive explosion at oil refinery
This is the moment a massive fireball erupted from a 150-year-old oil refinery in south Philadelphia when a vat of butane exploded early Friday — in a spectacle that could...
Furry feline takes 'cat'-nap in baby rocker
Watch the adorable moment Juniper the cat relaxes in a high-tech baby rocker. Tacoma, Washington, resident Taylor Cryder and his wife were testing out the gadget — gifted to them...
Trump sets limited disaster aid for 8 Mississippi counties
JACKSON, Miss. — President Donald Trump is issuing a federal disaster declaration authorizing aid to eight Mississippi counties following storms and flooding in April. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency says...
Where RJ Barrett's love of Knicks first came from
These stories don’t get much better than this: The late maternal grandfather came from Jamaica to Brooklyn and cheered for Patrick Ewing and … well let his son-in-law tell it....
Gleyber Torres can't be stopped — not even by pouring rain
It was just over a year ago when general manager Brian Cashman was discussing the possibility of trading for a starting pitcher and he was asked if he might entertain...
What could be next for Tacko Fall after draft snub
Tacko Fall, who caught the nation's attention when he gave Zion Williamson all he could handle in the second round of the NCAA Tournament this past season, did not get...
Yankees were right not to risk losing this valuable veteran
How replaceable is Cameron Maybin? It came down to that question on Thursday night. The verdict: not particularly replaceable. The Yankees rightly recognized that sometimes, analytics principles must be sacrificed...
NYC-area stars and former AAU teammates get drafted
The New York City area joined the party late in the first round of the NBA draft. Ty Jerome, the New Rochelle native who played a critical role in Virginia’s...
Why Yankees decided to give struggling Aaron Hicks a day off
Aaron Hicks wasn’t in Yankees manager Aaron Boone’s lineup Thursday night, but it had nothing to do with a physical problem for the switch-hitting center fielder who has been off...
Yankees reveal roster casualty now that Aaron Judge is back
The Yankees had several options when it came to clearing roster space for Friday night’s anticipated return of Aaron Judge, but in the end they did what most expected —...
World Cup champ on USWNT's celebration, Hopo Solo's choice
Two-time World Cup winner and Fox Sports studio analyst Christie Pearce Rampone talks with The Post’s Justin Terranova about the U.S. women’s team as it heads to the knockout stage...
One silver lining for Mets after a rough day
CHICAGO — Wilmer Font wasn’t much in his auditions as a starter for the Mets, but in the bullpen, he can’t go wrong. The right-hander continued his dominant relief work...
ESPN interviewer made Zion cry, and it was excellent TV
The interview with a crying Zion Williamson following his selection as the first-overall pick was the best TV moment of the NBA draft. It was pure and spontaneous. Considering Williamson’s...
Woman arrested for sexually torturing unconscious man
A Tuscaloosa County woman has been charged for sexually torturing a man who was unconscious from a date rape drug after police in Alabama uncovered explicit videos on her phone,...
The picks who fit Islanders' big-picture approach to NHL draft
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — With only two picks in the first four rounds — for now — it seems as if the Islanders’ focus going into the NHL draft Friday...
Mickey Callaway would be next to go
CHICAGO — Hey Mickey, you’re next. If the Mets continue to sink in the standings, Mickey Callaway has no more sacrificial lambs between him and Doubling Down Brodie Van Wagenen....
Hofstra star only New York City player to get drafted
From nondescript High School for Construction in Queens to hardly playing as a freshman at Hofstra to the NBA, Justin Wright-Foreman’s career has run the gamut. It reached a crescendo...
2019 NHL draft: Rangers scoop up Kaapo Kakko with No. 2 pick
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — It seems like Rangers general manager Jeff Gorton spent most of this week walking on air. At least when it came to deciding on who to...
Hughes vs. Kakko: No debating what Rangers and Devils will get
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Jack or Kakko? Kakko or Jack? The debate has raged on in earnest for at least the past few months regarding whom the Devils should take...
Man who won $30M lottery while in middle of divorce ordered to share winnings
PONTIAC, Mich. — A suburban Detroit man who was in the middle of a divorce when he won more than $30 million must share the lottery windfall with his ex-wife....
Nets deal their way closer to dream free-agency scenario
The Nets hosted the NBA draft Thursday, but general manager Sean Marks’ moves sure looked like he had an eye toward free agency as well, clearing space for a run...
The West Coast is running out of space to put dead whales
PORTLAND, Ore. — So many gray whales are washing up on the U.S. West Coast that the federal agency that deals with the rotting carcasses is running out of places...
FAA bars US planes from flying over Mideast areas amid tensions
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The US Federal Aviation Administration says it has barred US-registered aircraft from operating over parts of the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman amid...
Legal weed bid fails in Albany, but decriminalization bill pushes through
With the legislative session drawing to a close, legalized marijuana remained a pipe dream Thursday night, but state lawmakers did pass a bill decriminalizing possession of less than two ounces...
Celtics' busy NBA draft night: Lots of trades, two interesting guards
Danny Ainge had another busy draft night. The Celtics general manager continued his near-annual tradition of stockpiling picks, while making a pair of trades, and three of the first 33...
Dissension within Biden camp over segregationist comments: report
There is dissension within the Joe Biden campaign over the comments he made about working with segregationists — with some aides claiming he "misspoke" and others saying he should've just...
When the Knicks knew they were going to draft RJ Barrett
General manager Scott Perry knew RJ Barrett eventually would be a Knick when he visited their Tarrytown campus June 10 and wowed them. “He came in and won our building...
Man arrested in death of transgender woman found in lake
DALLAS — A 22-year-old man has been arrested on a murder charge in the death of a transgender woman whose body was found in a Dallas lake. Dallas police said...
Knicks move up in draft to pick Michigan sharpshooter
The Knicks made a draft-night trade and moved up in the second round, but it was not to unload Frank Ntilikina. The Knicks swapped picks for cash considerations with Sacramento,...
Williamson relishes challenge of leading Pelicans into new era
Zion Williamson has described this year as a movie. Thursday night was like a fairy tale — it felt to good to be true for the Duke phenom who is...