July 24, 2019
The Upper West Side's oldest buildings are posh once more
When the Gilded Age began in the 1870s, New York City was on the cusp of a new era. There were no subways, people still drove horse-drawn carriages, the Upper...
4-year-old boy sitting in his car seat injured in Indiana drive-by
A 4-year-old boy -- sitting in a car seat in his mother's vehicle -- was shot Wednesday in Gary, Indiana, during a drive-by, cops said. The child was with his...
Domino's helped deliver this kidnapped woman to safety
A New Mexico woman being held against her will by her husband was rescued after she handed a note detailing her dire situation to a Domino’s Pizza worker, according to...
Home Depot employee killed after drywall collapses on top of him
A Missouri Home Depot employee died on the job when pieces of drywall fell on on his head, police said. The 60-year-old man, who hasn't been publicly identified, was using...
Patrick Corbin is only adding to Yankees pitching pain
As Yankees starting pitchers keep getting rocked, the one that got away continues to shine. Patrick Corbin — who rejected the Yankees for a richer deal with the Nationals last...
Foodborne parasite sickens over 100 in Massachusetts; source unknown
A foodborne parasite has been wreaking havoc on people in Massachusetts -- with more than 100 cases being reported since May, according to health officials. The microscopic culprit, Cyclospora, had...
Jeffrey Epstein found nearly unconscious in NYC jail cell after possible suicide attempt
Convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein was found in his cell on Tuesday nearly unconscious with injuries to his neck after a possible suicide attempt, sources said. Epstein was discovered by guards...
Cowboys release WR they were hoping would replace Dez Bryant
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys have released Allen Hurns, cutting ties with their first notable free agent signing at receiver after dumping Dez Bryant a year ago. Hurns sustained...
Mets ruin Noah Syndergaard's night with many scouts watching
A handful of scouts for contending teams came to see Noah Syndergaard pitch Wednesday night at Citi Field. They were treated to a course on why the Mets are no...
Billionaire Chris Cline's doomed helicopter was airborn for just 1 minute
The doomed helicopter carrying coal magnate Chris Cline, his daughter and five others was in the air for only a minute before it spun out of control and crashed in...
Sterling Shepard details eventful summer with Saquon Barkley
Sterling Shepard and Saquon Barkley trained together in Los Angeles this offseason and staged a series of physical tests against each other. Shepard said he fared quite well against Barkley,...
Enes Kanter: Youth camp axed after Turkey's vicious threats
Turkish leadership’s beef with Enes Kanter is clearly still going strong, with the former Knick center saying his free basketball camp on Long Island got canceled because of strong-arm moves...
Teen suspect in Canada killings is on a 'suicide mission': father
The father of one of the two Canadian teens who were feared missing and are now wanted for murder says his son is suffering from some "very serious" mental issues...
Wells Fargo parts ways with shady broker who allegedly bilked family out of millions
Wells Fargo has parted ways with a shady Staten Island stockbroker who, The Post reported earlier this year, had allegedly bilked a New Jersey widow and mother of three out...
Thanks to our trillion-dollar deficit, inflation will hit us hard
The White House reported last week that the 2019 budget deficit will top $1 trillion. Remember when people used to care? Well, someday inflation will hit with a vengeance and...
Facebook not worried about $5 billion FTC fine
Facebook’s eye-popping $5 billion FTC fine may have set a record, but it’s a drop in the bucket for owner Mark Zuckerberg. Zuckerberg, who has a net worth of $79.8...
SEAL Team Sloshed: Platoon sent home for boozing on the job
A platoon of Navy SEALs deployed in Iraq were sent home for boozing on the job, the latest incident to mar the esteemed special operations force, according to a report....
Tesla stock stalls after reporting greater-than-expected loss
Shares of Tesla plunged more than 10 percent in late trading after Elon Musk's electric-car maker reported a greater-than-expected second-quarter loss. The loss of $1.12 per share was narrower than...
Here's how I'd keep the moon landing 'gender neutral'
The other day I wrote about my support for purging the word “man” out of the English language when it had to do with anything good. In case I was...
Bullish GDP report could make Fed's rate decision a lot harder
The Federal Reserve’s job could be a lot easier or a lot harder depending on what Friday’s report on the nation’s gross domestic product shows. The report will also show,...
Teen girl shot by stray bullet while sitting near Brooklyn park
A 13-year-old girl was shot in the shoulder by a stray bullet while she was sitting on a bench near a Brooklyn park, police said. The teen was sitting on...
Bear named 'Cheeseburger' tries to swipe Colorado pot shop's dumpster
That's not a honeypot! A Colorado black bear was caught on surveillance footage trying to break into — and then attempting to steal — a pot shop's dumpster. Footage tweeted...
Ally Kostial one of five Mississippi women killed in span of 24 hours
In the span of 24 hours, five women -- including college student Alexandria "Ally" Kostial -- were reportedly shot and killed across the state of Mississippi. The deaths were reported...
Ex-Nazi charged in Germany for Holocaust denial
An ex-Nazi soldier was charged by German prosecutors on Wednesday for blaming Holocaust victims for their own deaths and denying that six million Jews were killed in the World War...
AOC, Pelosi set meeting amid heated Democratic spat
The meeting is supposed to be a next step in bringing together a sometimes-fractured Democratic caucus, with the social media savvy “squad” splitting from Pelosi on recent votes.
North Korea fires two unidentified projectiles into the sea, South Korea says
North Korea fired two projectiles into the sea on Thursday, the first launches since last month’s historic border meeting between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un,...
Trae Young: My ex-teammate will bring a lot to Nets
The goal for Trae Young’s rebuilding Hawks is to make the playoffs and take a quantum leap forward. Basically, they want to emulate the Nets. After making the playoffs this...
There is nothing easy about Pat Shurmur's second Giants season
The last man to enter his second season as the Giants head coach was fired before it was over. This was after Ben McAdoo took the Giants to the playoffs...
Beloved 17-year-old lion falls victim to scorching heat wave
A beloved lioness overheated and died in North Carolina last week as a blistering heatwave gripped much of the nation. Staff at the Carolina Tiger Rescue sanctuary said they worked...
Mentally disabled girl beat on camera may have been sexually assaulted: cops
A 15-year-old girl with "special needs" -- who was attacked and beaten by a group of her "so-called friends" in a sickening cellphone video -- may have also been sexually...
Global warming is worse than any climate change in the last 2,000 years
LONDON — Earth’s rapid warming in the late 20th century was far more widespread than any temperature variations during the previous 2,000 years, according to a study published Wednesday that...
The new faces who will have to back Giants leader's defensive boasts
Saturday was the anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. It appears the Giants’ defense has skipped over Neil Armstrong’s “one small step” sentiment, instead skipping directly to his “one...
How the new rent laws will slam NYC’s housing market
New York’s new rent regulation law makes dramatic changes to housing rules — limiting rent increases after owners make major improvements and even after units become vacant and the rents...
Robinson Cano overcame 'rough times' before Mets outburst
Robinson Cano has surpassed many milestones in his 14-year professional career. His three homers in the Mets’ 5-2 win over the Padres on Tuesday night were another accolade to add...
France may extend fertilization rights to lesbians, singles
PARIS — Lesbians and single women in France may soon have access to medically assisted reproduction for the first time. President Emmanuel Macron’s government presented a draft law Wednesday on...
Trump vetoes resolutions to end arms deals with Saudi Arabia
President Trump on Wednesday vetoed three resolutions that would end US arms deals with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates amid rising tensions between the US and Iran. The...
Even when he loses to Trump, Nadler can still do plenty of damage
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Jerrold Nadler won’t likely bring down President Trump, despite his threats and blustering. But beware the collateral damage Nadler might inflict if Trump prevails. There’s...
Bed & Breakfast hopes cuddling cows will put you in a better moooood
An upstate New York bed and breakfast is offering a quirky way to unwind -- by cuddling cows. The owner of Mountain Horse Farm in Naples, New York developed the...
Victoria's Secret board opens probe into Jeffrey Epstein's role with company
The board of Victoria's Secret owner L Brands Inc. has hired an outside law firm to conduct a review of financier Jeffrey Epstein’s role at the retail chain following reports...
A win for victims of revenge porn after Cuomo signs law
By signing New York’s new revenge-porn law Tuesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is finally allowing victims of these heinous online assaults a chance to stand up for their rights. But the...
Rashida Tlaib doesn’t love free speech, she hates Israel
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) made her views crystal-clear on the House floor Tuesday when she rose to oppose a resolution condemning the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement: She hates Israel...
Burlesque star’s old Gramercy Park co-op is for sale
This Gramercy Park co-op was once home to the late burlesque star Sherry Britton, born Edith Zack, who performed in the 1930s and early 1940s. At 5-foot-3, she had an...
Producer Jason Blum shells out $10M for Brooklyn townhouse
The widow of late hedge funder Sanjay Valvani, Harjot Sandhu, has sold her Brooklyn Heights townhouse at 16 Sidney Place for $9.8 million. Last asking $10.2 million, the townhouse first...
Celebrity-packed Tribeca building has an $8.5M opening
Toy moguls Laura and Judd Zebersky have listed their 3,022-square-foot, three-bedroom home at star-studded 443 Greenwich St. for $8.5 million. As the founders of toy company Jazwares, the Zeberskys are...
How Mets can salvage this Edwin Diaz mess
Who’s up for a half-off sale of Edwin Diaz? The Mets should be. Now, to be clear: The Mets paid $2 on the dollar for the young, impressive closer last...
Belarusian diplomat shot by neighbor in Turkey over personal dispute
ANKARA/MINSK - A Belarusian diplomat was shot and wounded by his neighbor in the Turkish capital Ankara late on Wednesday, Ankara’s governor said, adding that the shooter had later committed...
Someone finally bought Maya Angelou’s Harlem brownstone
There’s a certain poetry to this multi-family Harlem brownstone, which formerly belonged to the late poet and activist Maya Angelou. This townhouse she owned, at 29 E. 129th St., was...
'It's a miracle': Orthodox rabbi transitions to woman in harrowing journey
After Shabbat dinner, a guest asked to speak to Yaakov Smith in private before leaving. “That was an amazing act you performed for us tonight,” the man said, cryptically. “Take...
Online dating is hell on earth for middle-aged and senior singles
Long Island grandma Maria Rodriguez had just had the worst blind date of her life. “He was all over me — no respect,” Rodriguez, 54, tells The Post. The county...
Dating experts offer tips for lovelorn singles over 50
Over 50, single and ready to mingle? Here are some online dating tips, profile pointers and meetup guidelines from experts who know how to get seniors back into the matchmaking...
Pelosi still not interested in pursuing Trump impeachment proceedings
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is still resisting impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump, despite a growing expectation for action from her progressive caucus — including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — following...
Even lefties see GOP has a point about Mueller and other commentary
From the left: On Mueller, the Republicans Have a Point At Slate, Ben Mathis-Lilley doesn’t quite buy the GOP claim that the Mueller investigation was “pointless” because “guidelines made it...
'Shark Week' takes a bite out of summer
If you haven’t been to the beach this summer, you may never get there after watching “Shark Week.” The Discovery Channel franchise is back with deep dives into shark history,...
DA shows jury gruesome photos of brutally beaten dad at son's trial
Manhattan jurors were shown gruesome photos Wednesday of a man bludgeoned within an inch of his life at the attempted-murder trial of his Columbia-grad son, who prosecutors say beat and...
Homeland Security agent shoots himself in leg at gun range
A Homeland Security agent shot himself in the leg Wednesday while letting off some rounds at a gun range in The Bronx, cops said. The agent was at the Rodman's...
Air pollution may have killed 30K Americans in a single year: study
Air pollution has been linked to more than 30,000 deaths in the United States in a single year — with low income areas the hardest hit, a new study suggests....
Bullock's road to Knicks could be worse than imagined
Reggie Bullock may not see the basketball court until next year. According to a leading orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports back injuries, the “cervical disk herniation” surgery Bullock underwent...
Puerto Rico begins impeachment against Gov. Ricardo Rosselló
Puerto Rico's legislature has begun an impeachment process against embattled Governor Ricardo Rosselló, a senior lawmaker said Wednesday. This comes after a probe into leaked Telegram app chat messages between...
Joe Biden, Cory Booker slam each other's record on criminal justice
Joe Biden and Cory Booker are locked in a war of words over who is more responsible for putting too many black and brown Americans behind bars. On Wednesday at...
Young NBA star has some advice for RJ Barrett
Knicks fans went into the draft lottery this spring pining for Zion Williamson and came out of the draft instead with his Duke teammate, R.J. Barrett, who is going to...
Nanny reunited with lost diamond ring thanks to good Samaritan family
A nanny who lost her diamond ring in a Tribeca playground has been reunited with the bling two days later thanks to a family of quick-thinking good Samaritans. Joyce Bermuda,...
Suit over life-support mix-up at St. Barnabas hospital moving forward
A judge didn’t buy a hospital’s argument that it can’t be sued over a mix-up that ended in a woman taking a brain-dead stranger she was led to believe was...
That's all, folks! Mueller disaster ends Trump impeachment talk
Among his talents, Donald Trump has a special gift for driving his detractors so crazy that they do really stupid stuff. The decision by Democrats to force Robert Mueller to...
Dunkin' joins meatless craze with Beyond Meat sausages
Dunkin’ Brands Group Inc said on Wednesday it would add vegan burger maker Beyond Meat Inc’s plant-based sausages to its breakfast menu at stores in Manhattan. The donut and coffee...
The Snoo is yuppie parents' latest obsession — but does it work?
Like many parents to be, physician Tania Elliott was worried about being sleep-deprived once her baby arrived. So the Long Island City resident and her husband invested in a high-tech...
Feds arrest owner of ritzy Westchester restaurant for fraud
C’est la vie. The owner of a ritzy upstate French restaurant whose upscale clientele has included Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Regis Philbin, Tom Brokaw and Mick Jagger is facing federal charges...
Conned Ed: State Legislature to hold hearing on Con Ed amid NYC blackouts
“The hearing will examine Con Edison’s preparedness and response to the blackouts that have left tens of thousands of New Yorkers in the dark this summer as well as consider...
Hitchhiker picked up wearing bloody clothes turns out to be murder suspect
A California man thought he was doing a good deed when he picked up a hitchhiker outside his home on Monday -- that is, until he saw all the blood...
FBI agent brother to cop accused of murder-for-hire plot, dead by suicide: sources
The FBI agent brother of an NYPD cop accused in a murder-for-hire plot killed himself while out of town with other agents, law-enforcement sources told The Post on Wednesday. Salvatore...
Bestselling author scrubs Putin's lies from book's Russian edition
A bestselling author came under fire Wednesday after the Russian edition of his book on disinformation and "fake news" scrapped all references to lies President Vladimir Putin has told. The...
Trump: Mueller's testimony proves Russia probe a 'witch hunt,' 'hoax'
President Trump took a victory lap on Wednesday after Robert Mueller’s hours of testimony before Congress — saying the hearings proved the Russia probe was a “hoax” and a “witch...
Mueller: Questioning Trump in court would have taken too long
Former special counsel Robert Mueller said his team decided against going to court to compel President Trump to testify because it would have resulted in a prolonged legal battle that...
Video emerges of third water-bucket attack on NYPD cops
Video emerged Wednesday of a third water-bucket dousing of uniformed NYPD cops, this time in the Bronx. The minute-long clip begins with about a dozen young men and women —...
Kawhi Leonard finally speaks after Clippers' heist
Steve Ballmer stepped to the podium with prepared notes, but didn’t need them. He let his excitement do the talking, furiously clapping his hands and shouting “pretty cool, pretty damn...
Derek Jeter's unanimous Hall of Fame quest gains steam
If Mariano Rivera’s unanimous election to the Hall of Fame opened the floodgates, it’s only logical Derek Jeter would be next. The legendary Yankee shortstop, up for election next year,...
NJ man who died in February 'eerily' similar to Dominican Republic deaths
A vacationing New Jersey man died in the Dominican Republic after he was discovered in his hotel room incapacitated -- and his family says his case was "eerily" similar to...
Brooklyn activist claims NYPD cop dousing was 'fun that went too far'
A Brooklyn community activist said the gangbanger who was arrested Wednesday for the caught-on-camera water-soaking of cops in the borough had “no malicious intent.” “It was a little fun that...
MTA board approves controversial reorganization plan
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s board on Wednesday approved a reorganization plan for the beleaguered agency -- despite members' concerns that the plan remains unfinished and could strip power from popular...
Barneys is scrambling to find a buyer to avoid bankruptcy: sources
Barneys boss Daniella Vitale is scrambling to avoid a bankruptcy filing — by finding a fashion-minded investor who’s willing to buy the iconic luxury chain, The Post has learned. Last...
Park Slope residents say de Blasio making them targets after bomb scare
Park Slopers are fretting that Mayor Bill de Blasio’s frequent jaunts to the gym have put them in danger. Brooklynites who frequent the Prospect Park YMCA on Ninth Street --...
Mystery of the In-N-Out burger on a Queens street has been solved
Meat mystery solved. The New York man who recently told The Post about finding a pristine In-N-Out cheeseburger sitting on a Queens street claims he's figured out how the double-double...
Indiana man falls into dormant volcano on honeymoon, survives
An Indiana man plunged about 50 feet into a dormant volcano on the Caribbean Island of St. Kitts during his honeymoon — and lived to tell the tale, according to...
Robert Mueller breaks his silence --- and still has nothing
So . . . this was Robert Mueller? This? This stumbling, confused, halting fellow — this was the man who would save us from President Trump? I’m not sure the man we...
Mets put Edwin Diaz back on trade market, eye huge return
Edwin Diaz has been through this before, and recently, too, so he hardly budged Wednesday when he heard his name brought up as a potential trade candidate. But less than...
Family sues hospital after hero principal dies donating bone marrow
The family of a beloved New Jersey principal who died while donating bone marrow to save a boy's life has filed suit against the hospital where he underwent the failed...
Rangers re-sign forward with heavy lifting still to come
The Rangers still have some major maneuvering to do, but on Wednesday they handled a small piece of business. The club announced it re-signed restricted free agent Vinni Lettieri to...
Mourners bid farewell to labor leader Héctor Figueroa
Thousands of mourners packed Riverside Church on Wednesday to remember Héctor Figueroa, the firebrand labor leader who gave a voice to the voiceless – the more than 175,000 service workers...
Red Sox protest gutting loss to Rays after substitution chaos
Sometimes, the charms of baseball's rules mean that you get one pitch in 21 minutes because the umpires are quibbling over whether a substitution is legal. Here's what the Rays...
This is the No. 1 thing 64,000 women want from a lover: survey
Countless books, websites, articles and movies have been dedicated to the quest to understand life's greatest mystery: What do women want? The answer, as it turns out, is simply to...
Netflix documentary explores Facebook-Cambridge Analytica data scandal
The new documentary “The Great Hack” captures how Facebook’s cavalier handling of user data in the Cambridge Analytica scandal posed a threat to democracy.
Eating spicy foods could lead to dementia, study finds
Spicy foods might be good for weight loss. Peppery palates are also thought to be hungrier for sex, too. But a new long-term study has revealed a possible significant downside...
Hue Jackson keeps Baker Mayfield feud alive
Hue Jackson isn’t planning on extending an olive branch, he’s waiting on Baker Mayfield to make the first move. Appearing on CBS Sports Radio, the former Browns coach addressed the...
Village pad where famed ’50s actress lived is on the market
A Greenwich Village apartment that was once home to the late Oscar-winning actress Judy Holliday has hit the market for $3.18 million. Holliday, of “Born Yesterday” and “Bells Are Ringing,”...
Mueller: Russian interference happening now, will continue in 2020 election
“it wasn't a single attempt. They’re doing it as we sit here and they expect to do it during the next campaign,” Mueller said.
Faye Dunaway fired from Broadway-bound play for slapping crew member
The actress — best remembered for her over-the-top portrayal of screen icon Joan Crawford in the 1981 movie "Mommie Dearest" — is accused of creating a "hostile" work environment that...
Schiff says Trump 'disloyal' to country during Mueller hearing
Rep. Adam Schiff, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, said former special counsel Robert Mueller may not have found President Trump committed a crime during the 2016 election, but Trump's...
Inside the high-stakes deadline bidding on Syndergaard, Bauer
The wild cards in the starting pitching market are Noah Syndergaard and Trevor Bauer. The Mets and Indians have set high prices on the talented righties and are gauging how...
Eli Manning addresses his Giants mortality
No Giants player ever has worn the uniform for 16 seasons. This is the legacy of durability Eli Manning has achieved and the unprecedented loyalty the franchise has bestowed upon...
Two Australians die after listeria infection from smoked salmon
Two Aussies were killed and a third sickened by listeria infections -- apparently caused by smoked salmon they had eaten, according to a new report. One of those who died...
Devin Nunes mocks Dems' 'last gasp' at Mueller conspiracy
Rep. Devin Nunes on Wednesday mocked Democrats for having former special counsel Robert Mueller testify about his investigation into Russian election interference in 2016 as a "last gasp of the...
Stammering, stuttering Mueller accused of being ‘lost’ during testimony
It was testimony the whole country waited for — but former special counsel Robert Mueller could barely be heard at times on Wednesday, stammering through certain responses while asking lawmakers...
Startling yearbook photo shows Ole Miss student Ally Kostial with her alleged killer
The Ole Miss college student whose bullet-riddled body was found by cops on routine patrol was pictured in a pair of chilling Facebook photos with the man who authorities say...
Teenager breaks Michael Phelps' world record in 200m butterfly
One year out from the Olympics, the replacement for Michael Phelps may have arrived. Kristof Milak, a 19-year old Hungarian, ran right past Phelps' world record in the 200-meter butterfly...
Woman arrested for pouring liquor down Taco Bell employee's mouth
An intoxicated Oregon motorist was nabbed after she allegedly poured liquor down the mouth of a Taco Bell employee while going through the drive-thru -- in what authorities called the...
Xander Schauffele's anger makes him intriguing FedEx St. bet
After the wild ride of the condensed major championship season, the players must regroup quickly for the FedEx St. Jude in Memphis, the third of the four annual World Golf...
Jets hoping oft-injured Marcus Maye can be ready for Week 1
The Jets hoped that safety Marcus Maye would be ready for training camp, but the third-year player is opening camp on the physically unable to perform list. Jets coach Adam...
Majority of parents consider back-to-school season the most stressful time of the year
It’s not only students who are stressed about school: Six in 10 parents are so worried about their child that they’ve lost sleep in the back-to-school season.
Dwight Gooden's ex-wife says troubled Mets icon 'tired' of his demons
Former Mets great Dwight Gooden has admitted for the first time that he needs help battling the drug and alcohol addictions that have gotten the better of him for decades,...
Yankees instant classic fits in perfectly with magical season
MINNEAPOLIS – Epic. Even that word doesn’t put the Tuesday night/Wednesday morning happenings at Target Field into perspective. Let’s turn it up a notch: Homeric. In what is becoming a...
Chicago still faces segregation 100 years after 'Red Summer' race riots
The terror of the 'Red Summer' race riots 100 years ago still reverberates in a city that continues to grapple with segregation, housing discrimination and deep tension between residents and...
Boris Johnson vows to lead Britain out of EU with 'no ifs or buts'
Britain ushered in a new era Wednesday when Boris Johnson replaced Theresa May as prime minister with a vow to lead the country out of the European Union by Oct....
Rome tests recycling bottles for transit cash
The city of Rome unveiled three test machines Tuesday around metro stations where passengers can drop plastic water bottles, receiving five cents apiece through a scan on their phones.
Explorer who found the Titanic wants to solve Amelia Earhart's disappearance
Robert Ballard, the oceanographer who found the Titanic in 1985, will begin to search for signs of Amelia Earhart, the pilot who disappeared from her attempted around-the-world flight more than...
Reddit's new 'community awards' honor people who aren't trolls
These days, folks need a merit badge for good behavior.
Trump to sign 9/11 victims fund bill Friday at White House
President Donald Trump will hold a bill-signing ceremony Friday for a new law guaranteeing financial support to 9/11 first responders and other victims of the terrorist attacks, sources said Wednesday....
California deli blasted for Trump-inspired 'Send her back' special
One deli owner in California has sparked outcry for recently offering a free side dish to customers who said “send her back” while ordering.
Bernie Madoff asks Trump to reduce his sentence
The world's worst Ponzi schemer is hoping for a big break from President Trump. Bernie Madoff has filed a petition for commutation of the 150-year prison sentence he's serving for...
Heat wave poses new threat to Notre Dame Cathedral
The chief architect of France’s historic monuments says he’s afraid that the heatwave sweeping Europe could cause the vaulted ceilings of fire-ravaged Notre Dame Cathedral to collapse.
Giuliani: Dems using Mueller hearing to get soundbites for 2020
President Trump’s lawyer Rudy Giuliani delivered a mocking impersonation of Robert Mueller during an appearance “Fox & Friends” before the former special counsel’s testimony before Congress Wednesday. “The Democrats are...
Roller coaster breaks down, leaving passengers dangling 100 feet in the air
Thrill-seekers on Alton Towers' The Smiler roller coaster in England were left trapped 100 feet in the air for 20 minutes after the ride broke down.
Anti-police rant posted on city corrections captain's Facebook page
A city correction officer was suspended Wednesday when a disturbing rant calling for “cop killers” to “stand up” came to light on a Facebook account she shares with her husband...
'Twilight' fanatics can now rent Bella Swan's house on Airbnb
If "Twilight" tourism is your teenage dream, get ready to sparkle. Charlie and Bella Swan’s home from Stephenie Meyer’s saga is now available on Airbnb for the first time. Known...
Bet on Noah Syndergaard to give Padres an electric audition
A fisherman took 40 minutes to reel in a 6-foot shark on the beaches near Martha’s Vineyard on Sunday. But after repeated chants of “Send her back, send her back,”...
100 million apple bacteria actually keep the doctor away: study
Here's a reason to splurge on organic. An apple not treated with pesticides contains more than 100 million diverse bacteria could make them better for our health than conventional apples,...
Yasiel Puig suddenly an intriguing trade deadline wild card
The Reds' chances of playoff contention are slipping away, and their chances of selling off assets in the next week are slowly rising. Including Yasiel Puig. Though president of baseball...
Ebola vaccine undermined by deep distrust in Congo
Deep distrust — along with political instability and deadly violence — has severely undermined efforts by public health authorities in Congo to curb the outbreak by tracing and vaccinating those...
Masturbating 'perverts' are destroying our park: nudists
Clothing is optional — but creeps are not permitted. A nearly 2-acre zone of Paris' Bois de Vincennes park is designated for nudity — but a few sickos are screwing...
Boogie boarders help man with dementia catch one last wave
In a highly moving moment, a group of vacationers in Duck, North Carolina, helped a man with FTD, or Pick’s disease, and Alzheimer’s accomplish his dream of riding the waves...
Weiner becomes harder to avoid, moves down the hall from estranged wife
It’s Anthony Weiner’s homecoming. The disgraced former congressman and registered sex offender is hanging his hat in new Manhattan digs — right down the hall from his estranged wife. Weiner...
Dwight Howard's sad fall: 'Quickest trade I ever made'
Dwight Howard has three Defensive Player of the Year awards. He’s been selected to eight All-Star games. But he’s become radioactive in the twilight of his career. Just consider what...
Satellite images show Myanmar has made 'minimal' preparations for Rohingya return
More than 700,000 Rohingya were forced to flee northern Rakhine state in western Myanmar during a 2017 military-led crackdown the UN has said included mass killings and gang-rapes executed with...
'Got the spider!': Couple's joke on demolished house goes viral
The photo of a demolished house in South Dakota with the words “Got the Spider” spray-painted on the roof has gone viral online.
Two Iowa teachers mysteriously found dead in swimming pool
Two teachers from Iowa were found dead in an apparent drowning in a swimming pool, officials said. Police discovered the bodies of Kenneth Anderson, 57, and Mark Anderson, 60, in...
Lakers keeping roster spot free with Andre Iguodala in limbo
The Los Angeles Lakers are keeping their final roster spot open, patiently awaiting the fate of Andre Iguodala. If the rebuilding Grizzlies buy Iguodala out after acquiring him from Golden...
White professor sues Alabama university claiming race, age discrimination
The 73-year-old says he gets an associate professor’s salary despite being a full professor since 1980 and asking for a raise at least 12 times.
Wrong man busted in shooting of innocent 11-year-old boy in Harlem
Cops collared a man they thought shot an innocent 11-year-old boy in Harlem over the weekend -- but he was the wrong guy. The man, 27, was in custody Wednesday...
Allergan Inc. recalls breast implants due to cancer risk
Breast implant maker Allergan Inc. on Wednesday issued a worldwide recall of its Biocell textured breast implants and tissue expanders due to the risk of a rare type of cancer....
Dramatic lightning storm traps plane in the sky for 30 minutes
This man had a front-row seat for a rare lightning storm while flying on an airplane. The gigantic bolts can be seen illuminating the sky as John Vaccaro's plane was...
Deputy shoots, kills police dog that bit him instead of suspect
A Georgia deputy shot and killed a police dog that inadvertently bit him instead of the man whom authorities had been chasing, the county sheriff’s department said this week. Deputies,...
The Mueller hearings were a waste of everyone's time
Democrats hoped that dragging in former special counsel Bob Mueller for hearings would jump-start their drive to get going on impeachment. Oops: It turned out to be a total waste...
7-Eleven gives college fund to baby born on 7/11 at 7:11pm weighing 7 lbs. 11 oz.
This baby is trading Slurpees for textbooks.
This just feels like the right duo to bury haunting Jets moniker
The mission is a daunting one, and many who have adopted or studied this franchise through the decades will undoubtedly consider it impossible. Same Old Jets has been a haunting,...
MTA creating task force to deal with subway homeless crisis
The MTA is launching a task force dedicated to combating the growing homeless crisis in the city's subways, the agency announced Wednesday. The task force, expected to be created in...
Majority of voters say ‘send her back’ chants were racist: poll
A majority of Americans believe that the “Send her back!” chants directed at Rep. Ilhan Omar that erupted during President Trump’s rally in North Carolina last week were racist, according...
Paris on alert for record-breaking temperatures as heat wave grips Europe
Paris will see a "spectacular increase" in temperature on Thursday, with the mercury expected to hit a sizzling 107.6 degrees Fahrenheit.
Cops fatally shoot man while responding to call at New Jersey inn
A man was fatally shot by police in New Jersey, authorities said. The person was shot by cops around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, while officers were responding to a call for...
AEW unveils plans for its weekly TV show
There is a new day to watch professional wrestling on cable in primetime. TNT announced Wednesday that All Elite Wrestling’s yet-to-be-named, two-hour weekly television show will begin on Oct. 2....
Doctor allegedly posed as patient to pick up prescription drugs
A Missouri doctor posed as a patient to pick up pain pills she prescribed for other people, federal prosecutors said. Dr. Angela K. Williams, 34, of Florissant, was indicted Thursday...
Woman's genius fix for a red wine spill on her all-white outfit
A quick-thinking 19-year-old created a fashionable new style for herself — on the fly — after spilling red wine all over her white jumpsuit at the races.
Subway creep chased 20-year-old stranger, rubbed his genitals on her: cops
A perv masturbated in front of a 20-year-old woman on the subway in Union Square and followed her onto the platform to put his privates on her, cops said Wednesday....
Meek Mill partners with Jay-Z's Roc Nation to launch Dream Chasers label
"We look at the big picture — this is way beyond signing artists and having hot records."
How the Jets can carefully get the most out of Le'Veon Bell
As the Jets get close to training camp, I am examining the roster and giving you my top 25 players. Each weekday, we will reveal another person on the list,...
The Milky Way swallowed another galaxy billions of years ago, study says
A new study suggests that the Milky Way slammed into a smaller “dwarf” galaxy long ago, swallowing up a huge amount of mass and using it as fuel to churn...
Quinnen Williams only Jets absence at training camp
First-round pick Quinnen Williams was the only player missing Wednesday when the Jets reported for training camp. Williams and the Jets are engaged in a contract standoff. They are haggling...
GOP lawmakers can't get Mueller to discuss Steele dossier, probe's origins
Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday pressed Robert Mueller about the origins of the Russia probe — and whether he ever tried to determine if the author of...
Stephen A. Smith is an admirer of Travis Kelce's girlfriend
Travis Kelce's love life has Stephen A. Smith's stamp of approval.
Giants coach can't quite understand why Odell Beckham is so mad
Odell Beckham Jr. laid it all out there in the GQ Magazine cover story, and of all the Giants cast of characters who had a hand in his expulsion, the...
Adam Gase makes bold declaration as Jets open training camp
The Jets have spent the past three seasons playing out the string to end the year. They have not made the playoffs in the past eight seasons. They have not...
Gary Sanchez's injury was worse than he thought
MINNEAPOLIS -- After the Yankees outlasted the Twins on Tuesday night, Gary Sanchez didn’t want to concede a trip to the injured list would await him on Wednesday due to...
Activists form human chain after ICE officials try to take man, young son into custody
Several Tennesseans formed a human chain to help their neighbor get back into his home after federal immigration agents tried to take him into custody, according to a new report....
Didi Gregorius was the forgotten hero in Yankees' wild win
The Yankees' dramatic come-from-behind 14-12 win over the Twins was the kind of game where things get lost in the shuffle. Among them, an all-time great Yankee performance. Didi Gregorius...
You can stay in a giant avocado camper for $70 a night
Put down the toast and move into the avocado condo
Firefighter set up cameras to spy on female roommate: authorities
A Florida firefighter has been arrested for allegedly setting up secret cameras inside air vents to watch his female roommate in her bedroom and bathroom, according to reports. Steven Brandenberger,...
This kitten jump is the most adorable fail on the internet
This lil' guy has some practicing to do. Watch the sweet moment a brave kitty from Durban, South Africa, makes a giant leap in an attempt to reach his owner's...
Former Yankee John Wetteland gets trial date in child sex abuse case
Former Yankees pitcher John Wetteland will return to court in March to face trial for alleged aggravated sexual assault of a child, court records show. The 52-year-old former reliever and...
From Princeton to war hero: A look at Robert Mueller's personal history
The former special counsel in the hot seat Tuesday at a pair of contentious House hearings over his probe into Russian election meddling has a history of keeping cool under...
Rep. Jordan grills Mueller on origins of Russia probe
Rep. Jim Jordan grilled Robert Mueller about the beginning of the counterintelligence investigation into then-candidate Donald Trump's connection to the Russians and why the former special counsel didn't pursue the...
Not even a bomb threat can keep de Blasio from his Brooklyn gym
Nothing can deter Mayor Bill de Blasio from his near-daily excursion to Park Slope. Hizzoner insisted on getting in his morning workout Wednesday even after the Park Slope YMCA received...
Be careful with this NFL bet
With the sports betting calendar fairly limited in late July, you’re now hearing a lot of predictions for the coming pro football season. Be careful placing too much weight on...
Uber opera singer gave his passenger goosebumps
When Kim Davey learned her Uber driver in Durban, South Africa, is an opera singer, she asked him to perform for her. Watch as Menzi Mngoma shows off his incredible...
The fill-in who is easing Yankees' Brett Gardner pain
Brett Gardner’s sore left knee wasn’t healed enough for him to be in the starting lineup on Tuesday night but had progressed. “I am available [Tuesday night]," said Gardner, who...
Apple files patent for mixed reality headset with face tracking
Apple has filed a patent for a mixed reality headset that could include sensors to track users' facial features, eyes and hands.
Why Zion took less money to join Jordan Brand
The power of Jordan is, to state the obvious, greater than the power of Zion. The latter, however, is nothing to sneeze at. Williamson announced Tuesday he would sign with...
Conservative Polish magazine issues 'LGBT-free zone' stickers
WARSAW — A conservative magazine in Poland distributed “LGBT-free zone” stickers with its weekly edition Wednesday, amid a mounting backlash against gay rights in Central Europe’s largest nation ahead of...
There may be more water on the moon than we thought, study finds
The study, conducted by researchers from the University of California, determined that many of the shadowed craters on the moon are likely to hold millions of tons of ice, which...
Forever 21’s 'Fake News' shorts spark Twitter debate
Forever 21’s “Fake News” bike shorts have sparked mixed reviews on Twitter – with many praising and criticizing the brand’s move. The graphic shorts play on the controversial catchphrase, which...
Mueller says he had no conflicts of interest, refuting Trump's accusations
Robert Mueller denied that he had any conflicts of interest that would have prevented him from ethically conducting an investigation into President Trump — refuting a charge the president has...
Cheez-It box-wine pairing is a boozy picnic lover's dream combo
Sure, you could enjoy a classic pairing of fine artisanal cheese and wine at a picnic or party, but where's the irony in that? For all you tongue-in-cheek winos out...
Mayweather and Pacquiao again teasing a rematch
Here we go again. Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao have begun another song and dance teasing a potential rematch of their 2015 fight, which ended with Mayweather winning by unanimous...
Multiple suspects in custody for dousing NYPD cops with water
The NYPD has busted three men, including a reputed Crips gang member on probation, in connection with the caught-on-video water-dousing of cops in Harlem and Brooklyn, law enforcement sources told...
Toddler's viral birthday cake fail didn't make her a 'Loser'
It should've been a piece of cake. But when Melin Jones, 27, picked up a Walmart cake for daughter Elizabeth's second birthday party, she was in a rush to get...
Flight attendant needs stitches after bite by emotional support dog
A flight attendant for Envoy Air was bitten by an emotional support dog aboard a flight from Texas to North Carolina, requiring the victim to get stitches, officials said. The...
Bigot surrenders to cops for hate crime attack on transgender woman
A bigot wanted for a hate crime against a transgender woman has surrendered to police to face charges for the attack, authorities said Wednesday. David Gonzalez, 34, turned himself in...
Pregnant mom saves drowning boy's life
We already know pregnant women are basically pro athletes, but one mother-to-be has proven herself a true hero — by saving a boy from drowning. Stephanie Swedberg, who is 33...
Redskins ripped for late cut of defensive leader
The Washington Redskins made a curiously timed roster move, releasing Mason Foster, their leading tackler from a season ago. The move frees up $4 million in cap space for the...
Florida woman arrested for grabbing husband's penis too forcefully
She’s a real ball-breaker. A sex-hungry Florida woman was busted for allegedly grabbing her husband’s genitals “with such force that the victim crumpled over and had trouble walking,” police said,...
Mueller explains why he continued to investigate Trump
Former special counsel Robert Mueller said he continued to investigate whether President Trump colluded with the Russians during the 2016 election even though Justice Department policy said the president couldn't...
Giants waive converted Syracuse quarterback
Eric Dungey's long-shot attempt to make the Giants is over before he could even get on the field at training camp. The former Syracuse quarterback who was given a look...
Dunkin' Beyond Meat taste test puts 'sausage' on trial
Dunkin' is going beyond breakfast. The doughnut-and-coffee chain has teamed up with animal-friendly Beyond Meat to launch a Beyond Sausage egg sandwich — available now in Manhattan. Watch as New...
Iron Maiden's 'Legacy of the Beast' tour is 'the biggest production we've ever had'
Playing heavy metal at breakneck speeds and ear-splitting volume is challenging enough. But how about doing it while surrounded by flamethrowers, a swooping fighter jet and a giant, ghoulish mascot...
Struggling Deutsche Bank suffers $3.5 billion loss
Deutsche Bank reported a bigger-than-forecast quarterly loss of 3.15 billion euros ($3.5 billion), underlining the challenges it faces as it attempts to turn around its struggling business. Deutsche Bank had...
NYPD union rips lawmakers after cops doused with water
In the wake of recently circulated videos showing uniformed NYPD officers being drenched with water while on the job, an NYPD union boss is slamming lawmakers and their "criminal protection...
Ruth Bader Ginsburg says she is 'very much alive'
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is reminding critics that she's not dead yet. "There was a senator, I think it was after my pancreatic cancer, who announced, with great...
Kid Rock's Detroit mansion hits market for $2.2 million
It comes with "state-of-the-art entertainment system" that's ideal for cranking "Bawitdaba" at maximum volume.
Jaguars star's outlandish arrival is a Tom Coughlin nightmare
Jalen Ramsey may now have Tom Coughlin's attention. On Wednesday, the Jaguars' star cornerback arrived for the first day of training camp in an armored truck filled with money bags,...
Robert Mueller insists his testimony is limited to special counsel's report
Rep. Jerrold Nadler on Wednesday grilled Robert Mueller before the House Judiciary Committee on whether the special counsel's report cleared President Trump of obstructing his investigation. "That is not what...
Gang of teens beat up mentally disabled girl in disturbing video
A mentally disabled girl was ruthlessly beaten by a group of teens in Chicago as bystanders cruelly laughed and recorded the assault, disturbing video shows. A 42-second clip posted to...
Facebook's $5 billion settlement blasted as insufficient by FTC's own chiefs
Facebook’s record-breaking $5 billion settlement with Uncle Sam is already being slammed as a slap on the wrist for Mark Zuckerberg — by leaders of the very government agency that...
Suspect in Ally Kostial murder had bloody clothes, weapon in truck
The man accused of killing Ole Miss student Ally Kostial -- shooting her eight times -- was wearing bloody clothes and keeping a weapon inside his truck when cops tracked...
WeWork could go public as early as September
Shared office space manager WeWork is looking to go public as soon as September, earlier than previously expected, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday. The company...
Trump lashes out at Mueller ahead of congressional testimony
President Trump unleashed a tweetstorm hours before Robert Mueller was to testify before Congress – slamming the former special counsel’s request to have one of his top deputies appear alongside...
Nadler vows 'integrity' during opening remarks at Mueller hearing
Rep. Jerrold Nadler, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, praised Robert Mueller as a "model of responsibility" and vowed to conduct Wednesday's hearing into the former special counsel's Russia investigation...
Boris Johnson takes over for Theresa May as Britain's PM
The UK is ushering in a new era Wednesday as Boris Johnson enters 10 Downing St. with a promise to deliver Brexit by Oct. 31 with a government touted as...
Robert Mueller testifies before Congress over Russia probe
Robert Mueller arrived on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to begin a marathon day of testifying before two House panels about the report on his two-year investigation into Russian interference in...
Father of accused Ole Miss killer: 'I know my son is innocent'
The father of the man who allegedly gunned down Ole Miss student Ally Kostial is insisting on his son’s innocence, according to a new report. Brandon Theesfeld, 22, of Texas,...
Puerto Rican governor Ricardo Rosselló expected to resign
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló is expected to resign Wednesday after nearly two weeks of widespread protests sparked by the publication of offensive chat messages with advisers, several of whom...
Kids' cliffside campout is taking sightseeing to new heights
Most people try their best to avoid cliffs; these folks just happen to camp on them. Mountaineering instructor Kevin Roet, 39, invented Rise and Summit, a once-in-a-lifetime experience that involves...
Death island: Inside the dozens of tourist deaths, illnesses consuming DR
There's fear surrounding the Dominican Republic these days. In just the past few months, the beach oasis has been battered by a steady stream of disturbing reports about tourist deaths,...
Officer uses pepper spray on knife-wielding kids, 8 and 9
DES MOINES, Iowa — Police say an officer used pepper spray on a 9-year-old and his 8-year-old brother who were carrying butcher knives on the north side of Des Moines....
ICE releases teen US citizen wrongfully detained for over 3 weeks
HOUSTON — A U.S.-born 18-year-old was released from immigration custody Tuesday after wrongfully being detained for more than three weeks. Francisco Erwin Galicia left a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement...
26-year-old man admits to posing as teen basketball player, groping girl
DALLAS — A 26-year-old man was sentenced to probation Tuesday after pleading guilty to posing as a 17-year-old student so he could play basketball at a Dallas high school and...
Judge temporarily blocks new Arkansas anti-abortion laws
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A federal judge blocked three new abortion restrictions from taking effect Wednesday in Arkansas, including a measure that opponents say would likely force the state's only...
Cyclist clinging to life after being struck by car in Queens
A bicyclist is clinging to life after being struck by a car in Queens early Wednesday morning, cops said. The unidentified cyclist was struck soon after 1 a.m. on Woodhaven...
Marianne Williamson: 'I am not a cult leader'
Spiritual guru and 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful Marianne Williamson clarified on Twitter Tuesday that she is not "a cult leader" and claimed she does not question vaccine science. The 66-year-old...
Teens terrorize family of undocumented immigrants with BB guns: report
A family of Honduran immigrants living in Oklahoma City were shot by teens with BB guns on Monday, but they didn’t report the incident to police because of their undocumented...
Insane catch seals wild Yankees' win
MINNEAPOLIS — Devon White won seven Gold Gloves playing center field in the big leagues and gave Aaron Hicks some tips on playing in the middle of the outfield. In...
Miss America pageant leaving Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — There she is. Here she isn’t. Miss America is leaving Atlantic City for the second time, trading one casino town for another in a move that...
Tokyo Olympics unveil gold, silver, bronze medals 1 year ahead of games
TOKYO — Gold, silver, and bronze Olympic medals were to get their first public viewing on Wednesday as Tokyo organizers marked exactly a year until the games open. Fans, sponsors...
What Zack Wheeler thinks of his mysterious Mets future
The command was pinpoint. The breaks were sharp. The radar gun expressed no concern. Zack Wheeler threw 30 pitches Tuesday afternoon, and walked off the Citi Field mound, ready to...
Climate change protesters arrested after super-gluing themselves to US Capitol
Seventeen climate change protesters were reportedly arrested Tuesday night in a demonstration where members of their activist group superglued themselves to an underground entrance of the US Capitol. At least...
Mets pitcher is doing wonders for his trade value
If the Mets are looking to shop Jason Vargas, now might be the best time. Through six innings against the Padres on Tuesday, Vargas allowed just one hit and recorded...
Man with over 70 convictions throws coffee on baby days after release from jail: cops
A Seattle man was arrested over the weekend and accused of throwing coffee on a baby -- just two days after he'd been released from jail after serving eight months...
'Inspirational': Teen boy with no arms lands 20-inch box jump
For some, doing a box jump is hard enough as it is. Now imagine having no arms, and being asked to nail one on camera. That's exactly what 14-year-old Tim,...
Everything is going wrong for Gary Sanchez
MINNEAPOLIS — Tuesday night’s scintillating victory over the Twins could have extracted a price from the Yankees who might lose All-Star catcher Gary Sanchez to the injured list. Sanchez left...