July 30, 2019
Who's up, who's down after latest Dem debate?
The Democratic Party's two leading progressive presidential candidates — US Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren — easily won the first night of the second round of debates by dominating...
Why Yankees missed out on Bauer as desperation sets in
Two fourth-place teams a combined 11 games under .500 at the time of the transactions made the boldest moves leading into Wednesday’s trade deadline. Two days after the Mets landed...
Braves snag hard-throwing reliever from Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas — The NL East-leading Atlanta Braves have gotten some bullpen help, acquiring hard-throwing reliever Chris Martin from the Texas Rangers for former first-round draft pick Kolby Allard. Martin,...
Far-left candidates, moderates tussle with each other — and moderators
DETROIT, Mich. — The second round of the Democratic primary debates saw far-left candidates fending off skepticism from their more moderate opponents — when any of them could get a...
Video: Road rager attacks driver with machete for allegedly driving too slow
Georgia -- where driving too carefully can get you a machete to the face. Cellphone video posted online Tuesday shows a road rager from the Peach State attacking another driver...
Marianne Williamson channels 'Seinfeld' with 'yada yada yada' moment
Spiritual guru Marianne Williamson seemed to be channeling Elaine Benes during the Democratic primary debate Tuesday when she unleashed a "yada yada yada" on the crowd. The self-help book author...
Body of billionaire coffee tycoon believed to found by fisherman in India
The body of a billionaire coffee tycoon, who was last seen walking across a bridge in India, was believed to have been discovered by a fisherman near a river on...
New Age Marianne Williamson is breakout winner of Dem debate
Used to be that Republicans running for president had the monopoly on unknowns, also-rans and non-politicians who would suddenly step up and deliver standout performances in debates. It happened in...
Bodycam video shows cop shooting man inside his home
Footage from a South Carolina cop's bodycam shows him gunning down a 62-year-old man inside of his own home -- firing multiple shots through a window pane -- after the...
US monitoring Hong Kong border as Chinese forces gather en masse
The White House is closely monitoring a situation described by an administration official as a “congregation of Chinese forces on Hong Kong’s border,” according to a report Tuesday. The reason...
Yasiel Puig involved in Reds-Pirates fight right after being traded
This was quite the send-off for Yasiel Puig. Puig was involved in a brawl between the Pirates and Reds on Tuesday night only minutes after news broke that Cincinnati had...
Yankees' bats go silent in rough night
The Yankees debuted some of their “Savages” t-shirts before Tuesday’s game against the Diamondbacks. Then their bats went silent in a 4-2 loss to Arizona, and they lost Luke Voit...
Boy attending minor league team's 'Harry Potter Night' hit by stray bullet
A 10-year-old boy was reportedly shot while attending "Harry Potter Night" at a minor league baseball game in Pennsylvania. The boy was attending the promotional event for the Lehigh Valley...
Reds trade for Trevor Bauer in MLB trade deadline stunner
If the Yankees were hoping to land Trevor Bauer, they lost their chance. The controversial Cleveland Indians right-hander was traded to the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night as part of...
Suspected teen murderers were stopped at Canadian checkpoint — and let go
The accused killers at the center of a massive manhunt by Canadian authorities were stopped by safety officers when they blew through a checkpoint in Manitoba last week — but...
Twitter really can't stand CNN's debate format
One thing folks are definitely not voting for is CNN's debate format. Candidates on stage Tuesday during the 2020 Democratic presidential debate in Detroit were given 60 seconds to answer...
Giants' new receiver fill-ins showing some promise
Our daily practice report from Giants training camp: Good Recent wide receiver additions T.J. Jones and Amba Etta-Tawo look to be integrating into the team nicely. Etta-Tawo was catching low...
Real estate company Avison Young moving to Fifth Ave.
The commercial real estate company Avison Young will move its NYC headquarters to 45,000 square feet at 530 Fifth Ave., where the brokerage is also the agent for the RXR-owned...
Fine-art company Maquette signs big lease for Long Island City headquarters
Fine-art logistics company Maquette has signed a 46,860-square-foot lease in Long Island City for its headquarters and an expansion of its art-handling operations. The North River Co.-owned building at 48-49...
Nonshavers, rivals bleeding Gillette as P&G takes $8B writedown
Hey, Gillette — that’s one painful nick! The 118-year-old razor maker’s parent company, Procter & Gamble, on Tuesday revealed it will take an $8 billion writedown on the men’s grooming...
Ulta Beauty opening massive flagship store in Herald Square
Looking good just got easier. We hear Ulta Beauty is opening a 12,000-square-foot flagship at Two Herald Square, just east and next to Victoria’s Secret on West 34th Street. The...
Vice's planned takeover of Refinery29 may result in culture clash, layoffs
If Vice Media succeeds in its planned takeover of Refinery29, some media watchers are predicting a major clash of cultures and a new round of layoffs. The two companies each...
Nylon editor Gabrielle Korn exits after Bustle acquisition
There’s even more churn at Bryan Goldberg’s Bustle as Nylon Editor-in-Chief Gabrielle Korn is exiting after five years, Media Ink has learned. Bustle bought the title in June from its...
Trump has no regrets blasting Elijah Cummings: 'I'm the least racist person'
President Trump said he has no regrets in blasting Rep. Elijah Cummings and the congressman’s “corrupt” city of Baltimore because the criticism is effectively helping African Americans who have to...
Eli Manning reinventing game with help from Al Leiter
Al Leiter made the pitch. And now Eli Manning is throwing fastballs. It was Leiter who directed Manning to trainer Mickey Brueckner, who has gotten positive results for Red Sox...
‘Bachelorette’ finale shocker: Did Hannah really end up alone?
It wasn't the fairy tale she expected.
Bernie snaps over 'Medicare for All' criticism: 'I wrote the damn bill!’
Some of the presidential candidates at the Democratic primary debate Tuesday questioned "Medicare For All" -- but Sen. Bernie Sanders wasn't having it, saying he knows it'll benefit workers because,...
Warren tells chuckling debate audience that ALS story 'isn't funny'
“This isn’t funny,” said Warren, directing her comments to a noisy Detroit crowd reacting with chuckles to her pivot back to the plight of Ady Barkan, who was diagnosed with...
Central Park West condo board sues NYC over bike lane plans
A Central Park West condo board is suing the city in an attempt to put the brakes on plans for a protected bike lane on their ritzy Manhattan street. The...
De Blasio stands up Michigan congresswoman ahead of Dem debates
DETROIT, Mich. -- Punctuality has never been one of Mayor Bill de Blasio's strong suits -- and he proved it yet again here on Tuesday. Hizzoner had been scheduled to...
What makes Luke Voit's injury even scarier
As Luke Voit went down swinging at a Taylor Clarke slider in the third inning of Tuesday’s game, Yankees manager Aaron Boone noticed something might be off. Maybe it was...
Trevor Bauer receives punishment for epic meltdown
CLEVELAND — Cleveland pitcher Trevor Bauer has been fined by Major League Baseball for heaving a ball from the pitcher’s mound over the center-field wall at Kansas City last weekend,...
'King of Random' YouTube star Grant Thompson dies while paragliding: report
Viral YouTuber Grant Thompson -- creator of the popular series “King of Random” -- died while paragliding in Utah on Monday night, TMZ reported. He was 38. Thompson’s brother told...
Garlic festival gunman likely acted alone: cops
Police on Tuesday said they believe it's likely that Santino William Legan acted alone when he opened fire at the annual Gilroy Garlic Festival, killing three people and wounding a...
Dems’ impeachment show badly needs a script doctor — or cancellation
The impeachment show needs to be suspended and sent back for rewrites — or better yet, canceled entirely. I use the word “show” deliberately, because that is what it has...
Zack Wheeler, Noah Syndergaard stuck in Mets purgatory
CHICAGO — Staying or going? The fact Noah Syndergaard took the ball for the Mets on Tuesday at Guaranteed Rate Field was a strong indicator the Mets were nowhere close...
Message in a bottle from Maine found 21 years later in Scotland
A message in a bottle cast out to sea off the coast of Maine in 1998 was found earlier this month on a Scottish island -- completing an epic 21-year,...
CC Sabathia knows what hat he'd wear to Cooperstown
CC Sabathia won’t have to think too hard about which hat to wear if he gets a Hall of Fame call. He would go in as a Yankee. “Being here...
Watch: Adult cyclist cited for riding without helmet -- under law meant for kids
Two Brooklyn cops ticketed a 45-year-old cyclist for riding without a helmet — erroneously citing a law that actually only applies to pedal-pushers under 14, viral video shows. "In New...
Why 'the Squad' is setting the House’s agenda
After House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had rallied her caucus to vote for more funding to deal with the border crisis in June, moderates mocked the inability of radical Democrats to...
Empty storefronts: City government is more cause than cure
The City Council, which pays lip service to “small businesses” while taxing and regulating them to death, has struck its latest blow on behalf of suffering, rent-gouged store owners. A...
Gawker postpones relaunch, lays off entire staff
A planned relaunch of snarky news and gossip website Gawker is on hold indefinitely, The Post has learned. Bustle Digital Group, which owns Gawker, laid off the website’s entire staff...
Fudging the facts on school discipline
It looks like a majority of city teachers believes that a reported drop in suspensions from their school is at least partly that — a decline in reporting what the...
Electric Lemon reinvents healthy eats for NYC fitness fanatics
Cider-soaked hay? Wild mountain cumin and sumac yogurt? Celery broth? This is new-ingredient territory for Stephen Starr, the Philadelphia-based uber-restaurateur who kicked off the summer by reopening classic French bistro...
Facing facts on facial-recognition tech
How many years will it take to get past paranoid fears about facial-recognition technology? The idea that Big Brother could abuse it is no reason to throw away a useful...
Yankees finally show off their 'Savages' shirts
Move over, Pinstripes. The Yankees flaunted their much-anticipated “Savages” T-shirt ahead of Tuesday night’s game against the Diamondbacks. Inspired by manager Aaron Boone’s epic rant after being ejected from a...
'Bucket of heads' donation center sold woman's body to US Army to be blown up
The Arizona body donation center where FBI agents found "a bucket of heads" and body parts sewn together “like Frankenstein” also sold a woman's corpse to the US Army --...
$1B in cost overruns is just a piece of MTA’s capital-spending horrors
Boy, did state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli miss the point in his audit this week on MTA construction cost overruns. DiNapoli cited $43 million in over-budget outlays on six NYC Transit...
Chicago moms who worked to stop gun violence killed in drive-by shooting
Two mothers who fought to curb gun violence in their South Side Chicago neighborhood were killed in a drive-by shooting, on the same street corner where they regularly sat to...
Ohio man dies in BASE jumping accident when wind blows him into cliff
A Ohio man died in a BASE jumping accident on a Portugal vacation when the wind blew him into a cliff, according to a report. Zeke Wilson, 35, of Rossville...
How I stay skinny eating Chipotle every day
At a Phish concert four years ago, Tyler Whitman thought he might die. He weighed 400 pounds at the time, and, as he danced, he started to feel woozy. “I...
A glimpse into Kevin Durant's long Nets recovery
While the notoriously secretive Nets have offered no updates on Kevin Durant — and probably won’t anytime soon — that doesn’t mean fans can’t get a glimpse into the superstar’s...
'Saved' from cat-astrophe: Nanny stole family's pet so it wouldn't be euthanised
It was pet-it larceny. A Long Island nanny says she stole her bosses’ cat to keep it from being put down — turning her back on her job before turning...
Head of Deadspin, The Onion facing heat from own reporters
The head of G/O Media, which owns The Onion, Jezebel and other popular websites, is going on the defensive over a planned expose on his hiring practices — to be...
Jean-George to open private restaurant in city's top building
Let them eat multicourse meals! Jean-Georges Vongerichten will operate the residents-only restaurant at 220 Central Park South, The Post has exclusively learned. Public records show permits for a 54-seat eatery...
North Korea fires unidentified projectiles, South Korean military says
North Korea fired multiple unidentified projectiles off its east coast Wednesday — less than a week after the country test fired two ballistic missiles, the South Korean military’s Joint Chiefs...
Ex-con offered to become 15-year-old-girl’s ‘sugar daddy’: cops
A creepy ex-con tried to entice a 15-year-old Arizona girl into having sex and offered to become her “sugar daddy,” arrest records show. Jonathan Wilson, 31, of Phoenix, was arrested...
Robbie Ray is accepting intensifying Yankees rumors
Until 4 p.m. Wednesday, Robbie Ray is just riding out the storm. If it ends somewhere other than the visitors' dugout at Yankee Stadium with the Diamondbacks, though, he has...
Nielsen open to selling itself in pieces as auction proves a bust
An auction to sell Nielsen Holdings appears to be a bust — but the ratings giant has not given up and is now looking to sell itself in pieces, The...
Pelosi & Co. are yearning for Obama and other commentary
From the left: Pelosi & Co. Yearn for Obama “Moderate progressive Democrats” now “mounting a sustained counter to the party’s lurch to the left” privately “would like an assist from...
Activists slam CNN for skimping on women of color debate moderators
A coalition of women's groups is attacking CNN for failing to select a single woman of color to moderate the Democratic debates. “We have the most diverse pool of presidential...
Instagram influencer Karaglanova found dead in Moscow apartment: report
A striking Russian Instagram influencer was found dead with her throat slit inside a suitcase in her Moscow apartment just days ahead of her 25th birthday, according to a report....
Two teens found dead at Splash Kingdom water parks days apart
Two teens died within days of each other at Splash Kingdom water parks, according to reports. Emmanuel Ogunfuwa, 19, was found unresponsive and pulled from a pool Sunday at the...
Yankees must take trade risk Cashman loathes the most
Trevor Bauer was described as available and more than less likely to be traded by the Indians before Wednesday’s 4 p.m. deadline, two executives told The Post. Bauer has been...
NYPD cop was sexually assaulted, harassed by fellow officers: suit
An NYPD officer is suing the city and several fellow cops, claiming she was the target of repeated sexual harassment and even an attempted sex assault — but that higher-ups...
Real reason for MTA chair Joe Lhota's resignation revealed
Joe Lhota, the former chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, stepped down from the position last year due to potential conflicts of interest with his outside gigs, a report revealed...
St. John's beefs up non-conference slate to quiet complaints
A mid-major powerhouse. The defending national champions — potentially. Three other quality high-major programs. St. John’s made significant upgrades to its non-conference schedule after so many complaints about last year’s...
Ex-Net: Russell would've gone to Saudi Arabia for max deal
D’Angelo Russell apparently would have gone to great lengths to get his max contract. “D’Angelo wanted to get the max,” said former Nets teammate Jared Dudley in an interview with...
Woman gets jail for feeding stray cats in town called Garfield Heights
The only thing the folks in this town hate more than Mondays is feeding stray cats. A 79-year-old Ohio woman is going to be spending 10 days in jail next...
Russians, not Trump campaign, to blame for DNC email hacks: judge
A federal judge has tossed out the Democratic National Committee’s suit against Russia, Trump campaign officials and Wikileaks regarding a massive email hack in the runup to the 2016 presidential...
'Four Weddings and a Funeral' updated for new 10-episode Hulu series
Nathalie Emmanuel may be the world’s most famous sidekick as Daenerys’ right-hand woman, Missandei, on “Game of Thrones” — but now the spotlight shines on her in Hulu’s “Four Weddings...
'Paperclipping' and other lousy new dating trends haunting your DMs
Time to head to Staples.
Cowboys, police accused of covering up Ezekiel Elliott car crash
A new lawsuit is alleging the Cowboys conspired with police to cover up information from a 2017 accident involving Ezekiel Elliott that may have sidelined him from a playoff game,...
Here's the 'unsavory,' legal way rich Illinois teens are getting college aid
Wealthy parents have found a new, totally legal trick to game the college admissions system — transferring guardianship of their teens to relatives or friends so the kids can cry...
Slain Ole Miss student had told friends she was pregnant with accused killer's child: report
The slain Ole Miss college student whose bullet-ridden body was discovered near a lake told friends that she was pregnant with her accused killer's child, according to a report. Alexandria...
Three more luxury retailers headed to 'Gansevoort Row'
What retail drought? Three more luxury retailers are heading to “Gansevoort Row,” a large portion of a city block in the Meatpacking District that is being redeveloped by Aurora Capital...
Hutong brings good, fancy Chinese food back to NYC
Praise the chili prawns and pass the whole red peppercorns. Midtown Manhattan finally has a wonderful high-end Chinese restaurant — as rare these days as the thousand-year egg. Big and...
Apple ekes out sales growth despite drop in iPhone revenue
Sales of the iPhone are down, profit slid and revenue grew by just 1 percent — yet Apple still managed to wow investors with its quarterly results on Tuesday. The...
Runner killed by lightning strike during race
A 44-year-old Norwegian woman was struck and killed by lightning while running a race in Italy over the weekend. The Südtirol Ultra Skyrace organizers called off the 75-mile ultramarathon due...
New York candidates can tap into campaign funds to cover child care expenses
Candidates running for state or local office in New York will now be able to use campaign funds for child care expenses, according to legislation signed into law by Gov....
Sting buys $66M pad in record-breaking Central Park building
British musician Sting just paid $65.7 million for a penthouse at 220 Central Park South, the Billionaire’s Row building in New York City where hedge-funder Ken Griffin closed on a...
Joe Biden stretches lead over Bernie Sanders, Dem field: polls
Former Vice President Joe Biden is leading Sen. Bernie Sanders by as many as 15 percentage points in two polls released Tuesday. Biden got 33% support from likely Democratic voters,...
These fast-food freaks are dangerously obsessed with greasy eats
New Yorkers are known for their sophisticated tastes in food. But to some, there’s nothing better than a Crunchwrap Supreme. “If you go to the Union Square Taco Bell, you...
Democratic committee purges staff amid lack of diversity complaints
The committee responsible for re-electing a Democratic House is reeling from a staff shake-up prompted by calls for more racial diversity in the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s top ranks. Late...
Thousands of chickens bake to death on hottest day ever in UK
Disturbing pictures show "thousands" of dead chickens which baked to death in a poultry farm on the hottest day ever in the UK. The animals were killed by lethal 102...
Understanding 'Wilpon model' and Mets' trade deadline approach
Don’t overcomplicate things. Mets ownership talked to a dozen candidates to succeed Sandy Alderson. Eleven recommended a rebuild on some level. One did not. Who do you think got the...
Urine trouble! Police pop woman who peed on potatoes in Walmart
The shamed spud soaker turned herself in.
Killer gets two life sentences in kidnap-slay of Bronx body shop owner
The family of a murdered Bronx auto body shop owner who was cooperating with authorities against drug dealers confronted his killers in court Tuesday, offering tearful statements about the impact...
Holding in your need to pee could kill you
We've all had that desperate urge to pee but not been in the most convenient place to go. However, it turns out holding it in is actually really detrimental to...
De Blasio's one-time City Hall ally is now a surrogate for debate opponent
Mayor Bill de Blasio's one-time City Hall ally, former Council speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, is now a surrogate for Hizzoner's Democratic debate opponent Julian Castro. Mark-Viverito will spin for Castro, who...
America's trust in technology companies is plummeting: study
America is unfriending Big Tech. Public trust in companies like Facebook and Google has nosedived over the past four years, with a third of all Americans saying big tech firms...
11-year-old confronts father who raped her in heartbreaking testimony
"I can honestly say that I still do love my father despite what he has done to me," she said in a calm, steady voice.
Mexico says number of migrants passing through to US has fallen
Mexico said the number of Central American migrants traveling through the country to the US border has fallen 39% since May, a report on Tuesday said. Mexican foreign relations secretary,...
MTA app getting personalized, location-based notifications
The MTA's official app is getting an upgrade: real-time service notifications personalized for individual commutes and locations. The tech from Swiss firm Axon Vibe was one of four products selected...
Woman swallows false teeth that chomped her esophagus: lawsuit
A Queens grandma swallowed four of her false teeth — and they ended up biting through her esophagus, a new lawsuit says. Eighty-three-year-old Chong Nan Woo was enjoying life, living...
Blogger who fabricated family’s Holocaust account found dead
A German historian who was stripped of a “Golden Blogger” award amid revelations that she had faked a family Holocaust history has been found dead at age 31, according to...
Jets get great news on breakout receiver
The Jets were able to exhale Tuesday after wide receiver Jamison Crowder was cleared to return to practice, one day after an injury scare. Crowder left Monday’s practice after injuring...
'The Lighthouse' trailer: Robert Pattinson, Willem Dafoe star in thriller
"Keeping secrets are you?"
Insomnia sufferers could benefit from therapy, new research suggests
The study, which analyzed 13 trials on around 1,500 adults, found that patients who had undergone four to six sessions of “talking therapy” -- known as cognitive behavioral therapy --...
Unlikely quarterback is 'really growing on' Jon Gruden
Be afraid, Raiders fans. Be very afraid. You might be one injury away from Nathan Peterman being your starting quarterback. Coach Jon Gruden seems smitten with the former Bills quarterback...
NYPD blues to dog Bill de Blasio outside Detroit Democratic debate
Hizzoner might be able to leave New York — but not his Big Apple blues. Nearly two dozen NYPD cops will give Mayor Bill de Blasio a police escort he...
Trump predicts 'sleeper' candidate will limp out of Dem field to face him
President Trump predicted on Tuesday that former Vice President Joe Biden will "limp" out of a crowded Democratic field to square off against him in 2020. "I think right now...
Can Netflix's 'Blown Away' make ancient glassblowing hot?
Netflix is blasting this old-school art form back into the mainstream. The first season of its new competition series "Blown Away" dropped in full this month, and it's got fans...
Why Wild fired GM Paul Fenton at oddly timed moment
The Minnesota Wild have fired general manager Paul Fenton after one season with the franchise, the team announced Tuesday. The decision came after a Wild season that began with high...
Bronx locals set up giant pool on street corner for kids
Summer in The Bronx is going swimmingly. A group of Fordham Manor residents came up with a do-it-yourself plan to keep cool last weekend when they installed giant portable swimming...
Gangster John Dillinger's body to be exhumed — but no one knows why
It could be his greatest escape yet. The body of John Dillinger — the infamous bank robber who twice escaped from jail — will be exhumed from an Indianapolis grave,...
The Astros badly want to trade for one of these pitchers
Two years ago, the Astros pulled off the coup of the trade season by landing Justin Verlander moments before the old Aug. 31 deadline. Now, they may be hoping to...
Suspected killer of K-Pop singer Samuel's dad arrested
The man suspected of killing K-Pop star Samuel's father Jose Arredondo was busted in Mexico on Monday night, authorities said. The suspect was only identified as Roberto N. as per...
Brazilian prisoners seen playing soccer with rivals' severed heads
Shocking video has emerged of prisoners in Brazil playing soccer with the decapitated heads of rivals in the aftermath of a massive riot that killed at least 57 inmates, according...
Mystery woman vandalizes Australian neighborhood with messages to 'Chris'
A pregnant woman in Australia put her baby daddy on blast by spray-painting messages for him in public spaces in a desperate plea that's since gone viral. The unidentified vandal...
Who is alleged Capital One hacker Paige Thompson?
Capital One hacking suspect Paige Thompson presented herself on social media as a cat-loving software engineer, who found it hard to make friends and was open about her struggles as...
Ripped 'boyfriend speakers' hug you from behind
Embrace the day!
Cops seize $1M in massive meth bust in quiet NJ neighborhood
New Jersey cops seized nearly $1 million in meth during a bust of a "major" drug ring that was run out of a quiet, suburban neighborhood, authorities said Tuesday. Authorities...
Woman put hit on ex-mother-in-law, stepdaughter: prosecutors
A Long Island woman plotted a hit on her former mother-in-law and her ex-husband's 5-year-old stepdaughter in a bizarre bid to get back together with him, Suffolk County prosecutors said...
Trump heckled by Virginia delegate while discussing 'horrors of slavery'
President Donald Trump talked about the “horrors of slavery” but was interrupted by a Virginia delegate who shouted “you can’t send us back” at an event marking the 400th anniversary...
Fox Sports host rips LeBron James, compares fame-chasing to cocaine
As if the world didn't have enough LeBron James takes. Fox Sports commentator Jason Whitlock offered yet another, comparing James’ “thirst for fame” to a drug addiction on Monday while...
Corey Johnson: Cars shouldn't be the 'king of the road' in NYC
City Council Speaker Corey Johnson continued to wage his war against motorists Tuesday — declaring that cars should no longer be "king of the road." Responding to the death of...
Sad lieutenant: Good Samaritans help cop who got hand stuck in cruiser's trunk
A group of good Samaritans can be seen in a video that has gone viral online helping a desperate police officer free his middle finger after it got stuck in...
Mob son accused of hiring hit man to whack father faces brother in court
The mob scion accused of shelling out more than $200,000 to have his own father whacked in a McDonald's drive-thru appeared in court Tuesday for the first time -- as...
Good Samaritans safely guide monkey back to shore
In this heart-pounding rescue, a monkey struggling to swim in a river in Mato Grosso, Brazil, was rescued by two brave fishermen. Watch as they make several attempts to throw...
Global Citizen Festival 2019 headliners revealed: Queen + Adam Lambert, Carole King and more
Entertainment royalty is coming to Central Park. Acts including Queen & Adam Lambert, Pharrell Williams and Alicia Keys will headline the 2019 Global Citizen Festival, on Sept. 28 at the...
'Zoey 101' cast has reunion amid reboot rumors
Fans are flipping out. Over a decade after Nickelodeon's hit dramedy "Zoey 101" went off the air, the stars reunited for a dinner in Los Angeles on Monday -- although...
Two New Jersey troopers hurt after highway crash involving dump truck and ambulance
A dump truck barreled into a crash scene on the side of a New Jersey highway, smashing into a fire truck, an ambulance and a police SUV Tuesday morning —...
Jill Ellis quitting as USWNT coach after World Cup triumph
Jill Ellis is going out on top. Ellis is stepping down as coach of the United States women's national team after winning a second consecutive World Cup title earlier this...
Mets start backup plan in case they trade away another pitcher
The Mets are getting ready for their next trade. Ervin Santana was scratched from his Triple-A start for the Mets on Tuesday with MLB's trade deadline coming at 4 p.m....
Ohio students almost kill teacher with reckless 'prank'
A group of middle-schoolers in Ohio sent their art teacher with a deadly banana allergy to the hospital after intentionally smearing banana peels on her door and doorknob.
Seesaws built on US-Mexico border let kids from both sides play
Children on either side of the US-Mexico border played together despite a fence dividing them -- thanks to three pink seesaws erected by a pair of California professors. The teeter-totters...
Cardinals, Adam Wainwright have advantage over Cubs
The Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals enter Tuesday’s matchup at Busch Stadium tied for the NL Central lead. Both teams will pitch veterans attempting to rectify their issues with...
Russian tour guide’s inspiring personal story becomes the tourist attraction
Vyacheslav Rasner’s tours mainly cover the detailed history of St. Petersburg's main avenue, Nevsky Prospekt -- but many tourists are mainly excited about his personal story.
Construction boss suspects $40,000 cash grab from his Jeep was an 'inside job’
A Staten Island construction boss’ backpack stuffed with $40,000 in cash was snatched from his car while he was at a Brooklyn business meeting — and he thinks it may...
Half of Americans believe Donald Trump is a racist: poll
Half of Americans believe President Trump is a racist -- a point of view shared by a large majority of blacks and a majority of Hispanics, according to a new...
Golf star's travel gaffe leaves almost 40 players without clubs
Never forget your passport. LPGA star Lexi Thompson’s travel mistake led to approximately 40 golfers missing out on a practice round Monday at Woburn Golf Club, the site of the...
Roger Goodell ordered to testify over Rams-Saints no-call
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana judge ordered that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and three officials from January's NFC title game be questioned under oath in September about the infamous "no-call"...
Lonely model gives up on dating, marries her golden retriever
She had to kiss a lot of frogs before finding her ... dog.
Wounded Gilroy garlic festival survivor: I'm a 'walking miracle'
A survivor of the California garlic festival shooting has revealed that he was hit at least five times, saying, "I'm a walking miracle." Justin Bates, 24, told ABC News that...
Officials release image of knife that Americans allegedly used to kill Italian officer
Here is the leather-bound combat knife that Italian cops say an American teen used to fatally stab a police officer in Rome last week. Police released a photo Tuesday of...
Cuomo signs laws to ban 3D-printed guns
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed two more gun safety measures into law Tuesday, one banning the manufacture and sale of 3D-printed guns and the other requiring safe storage of firearms when...
Gun shop buys 'racist' billboard attacking the 'Squad'
A new billboard in North Carolina shows four minority congresswomen smiling down on the small town of Murphy, their faces at odds with the apocalyptic phrase slapped above them: The...
Teen bitten by shark in Florida, second attack at same beach in 3 days
A teenager was bitten by a shark while surfing in Florida, the sixth such attack this year at a Volusia County beach that's known as the "shark bite capital of...
Noah Syndergaard's deadline audition will go well
YES! ... NO! ... Be careful what you wish for, because you just might get it. “New York is the mecca ... I love the excitement, I love the bright...
Everything you need to know about tonight's Democratic debate
The crowded field of 20 Democrats hoping to take on President Trump in the 2020 election will face off in a series of televised debates Tuesday and Wednesday night. Here's...
Organizations failed to protect Olympic gymnasts from abuse: report
Organizations that should have protected female athletes from sexual abuse by Olympics gymnastic doctor Larry Nassar dropped the ball, leading a congressional examination to describe the failure as a "cover-up,"...
Training camp signs Jets could have their best offense in years
The Jets have their first day off in training camp Tuesday after five straight days of practice. Here are some thoughts and observations one week into Jets camp: 1. This...
Fitzpatrick vs. Rosen: Dolphins QB competition off to surprising start
Fitzmagic or Fitztragic? It depends which Dolphins quarterback you are asking. Ryan Fitzpatrick, the journeyman of all journeymen, is the early leader in the Dolphins’ quarterback competition, according to first-year...
Minigolf course in UK cathedral blasted as 'sacrilege'
Visitors to England’s second-oldest cathedral can now score a hole in-one on holy ground. The inside of the Rochester Cathedral in the county of Kent has temporarily been converted into...
Flight attendant takes her break in the weirdest spot
This flight attendant would rather be taking a nap than passing out snacks. A passenger at Nashville International Airport in Tennessee was left speechless when she saw the Southwest Airlines...
Billionaire coffee tycoon vanishes in India
A billionaire Indian coffee tycoon went missing Monday after he was last seen walking across a bridge, according to reports. VG Siddhartha, who made his fortune as the owner of...
Voters still 'motivated' to watch Democratic debates: poll
Interest in the second round of Democratic presidential debates has remained strong -- with 73 percent of voters who will participate in a Democratic primary or caucus saying they are...
'Pink Lady Bandit' busted with accomplice in North Carolina
A suspected serial bank robber dubbed the “Pink Lady Bandit” due to a distinctive pink purse she carried during some of the heists has been busted, FBI officials said. Circe...
36 different nurses from same hospital having babies this year
For nurses at a Missouri children's hospital, babies are a true labor of love. Thirty-six staffers at the Neonatal Intensive Care Nursery (NICU) at Children's Mercy are due to either...
Ezekiel Elliott spotted in Mexico as Cowboys sign running back threat
Jerry Jones isn't playing around. On Monday, the Cowboys announced the signing of veteran running back Alfred Morris, hours after Jones sent a scathing message to prized player Ezekiel Elliott,...
Cops say man found behind Brooklyn Home Depot was murdered
The man found dead behind a Brooklyn Home Depot was murdered and suffered a deep cut to his head and a stab wound to his shoulder, police announced Tuesday. A...
Haunting footage shows nurse and friends moments before deadly crash
A 22-year-old Nepal nurse shared haunting footage of a doomed road trip in Australia before the vehicle's driver lost control, killing the nurse and another passenger, according to reports. Samikshya...
Why the Mets are now a better bet than the Yankees
Not long ago, VSiN discussed potential “reversals of fortune” in betting-market terms for the Mets and Yankees. Since the All-Star break, that’s exactly what’s happened for the Mets, with the...
Trump blasts Cummings over 'stolen' money from Baltimore
President Trump on Tuesday said Baltimore and other Democrat-controlled cities have been corruptly run and suggested local US Rep. Elijah Cummings use his House committee to investigate where the billions...
The Clint Frazier trade noise is getting harder to ignore
Are Clint Frazier’s days as a Yankee coming to a close? It could be trending that way, with multiple reports suggesting he’s on the trading block, to go along with...
The stupid mistake that led to Capital One hacker's capture
The software engineer allegedly behind one of the largest bank data breaches in history boasted about her hacking prowess online while obtaining personal information from more than 100 million Capital...
Holiday Inn is ditching mini shampoos to save the ocean
The owner of Holiday Inn and InterContinental Hotels said Tuesday that its nearly 843,000 guest rooms are switching to bulk-size bathroom amenities as part of an effort to cut waste....
Gilroy mayor: 'We cannot let the bastard that did this tear us down'
The mayor of Gilroy, California, held nothing back at an emotional candlelight vigil Monday night for the three victims slaughtered at the city's annual garlic festival. “We cannot let the...
Ben Folds: A new memoir, 'The Sing-Off' and orchestrating change
Ben Folds will be in town this week for two events: a book signing on Wednesday — with Sara Bareilles — and a concert, along with the Violent Femmes, on...
Why Randy Orton is the ideal SummerSlam challenger for Kofi Kingston
Randy Orton is exactly the SummerSlam opponent Kofi Kingston needs right now. Yes, Orton being thrown back into the main-event picture can feel like WWE just giving opportunities to the...
Carmelo Anthony has one NBA wish left
Time is ticking for Carmelo Anthony as he hopes to pursue his final year in the NBA, and the hunt for a contract remains ongoing. The former Knicks star's trainer,...
'Blatantly unfair': Transgender weightlifter’s gold medal sparks fierce debate
Transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard’s gold medal-winning performance at the Pacific Games continues to reverberate long after the event, with a New Zealand women’s group demanding sports authorities put a stop...
Grubhub's profits plunge 96% as it grapples with fake-fee outcry
Grubhub scrambled to fend off allegations that it’s been charging bogus fees to restaurants and setting up fake Web sites to take orders, even as it reported a 96-percent profit...
New York AG opens probe into Capital One breach
New York Attorney General Letitia James said Tuesday she will open a probe into the massive Capital One credit card breach. About 100 million Americans had their personal information --...
Weather reporter stands neck-deep in deadly flood
Even with floods in his area of Kot Chatta, Pakistan, reaching dangerously high levels, reporter Azadar Hussain was determined to bring locals their weather update. His controversial decision to stand...
Judge berates British tourist accused of making up gang rape
A British tourist who confessed to falsely reporting that she was gang-raped in Cyprus was lambasted Monday in court by a judge who told her that "because of your lie,...
Woman buys out closing Payless store, donates shoes to kids in need
A big-hearted Arkansas woman bought out a closing Payless shoe store -- containing 1,500 shoes worth nearly $21,000 -- so she could donate the footwear to children in need, according...
Little girl with incurable brain cancer attends prom a decade early
They're doing the most with the time she has left.
Buccaneers rookie heartbroken over death of horse
Buccaneers linebacker Devin White enters his first training camp with a heavy heart following the death of his beloved horse, Daisy Mae. On July 21, the same day rookies reported...
NFL bettors can cash in on preseason with these tips
LAS VEGAS — When handicapping the NFL preseason, angles are far more important than analytics. Strange games are played in August, when the motivation for coaches is the biggest question...
Widow's 'healing' trip to Hawaii turns tragic when she falls off cliff
A Kentucky widow died on what was supposed to be a "healing vacation" to Hawaii after her husband's death, according to reports. Jamie "Nicole" Redmond Baker, 37, of Louisville fell...
Herd of 75 bison on the lam after escaping upstate farm
Where's the beef? A herd of about 75 bison is on the lam in upstate New York -- and they're terrorizing local farmers by chewing through their tasty crops. The...
How to protect yourself after the Capital One breach
Capital One is the latest financial giant to get slammed by a massive data breach, compromising the personal information of more than 100 million of its customers in the US...
'Eggless' eggs land major fast food deal
Fast food is taking a crack at faux eggs as more restaurants invest in plant-based proteins as an alternative to animal products.
Girl in Hulk mask crashes newlyweds' first dance
Your first dance together as a married couple should be a romantic occasion. Unfortunately for these newlyweds, a little girl wearing a Hulk mask stole the show. Watch the incredibly...
Women pay higher bank fees than men, analysis finds
So-called "pink tax" is taking over women's finances on a whole other level.
Speeding ticket friends have something weirder for Sam Darnold to sign next
It all started on Interstate 287. Jets quarterback Sam Darnold got one of the strangest autograph requests of his young career Sunday after practice at training camp – a speeding...
Two cyclists mugged in separate Hell's Kitchen incidents
A Citi Bike rider and a fellow cyclist were beaten and robbed in separate attacks within the span of an hour in a West Side bike path by what’s believed...
Chicago dad charged after 3-year-old son fatally shoots himself
A Chicago dad was arrested after his 3-year-old son fatally shot himself in the face, according to authorities. Little Mikah Davis was alone in a room with a loaded gun...
Nearly 40 percent of Generation Z are sexting: study
Start spreading the nudes! When it comes to sending intimate photos, Gen Z is leading the charge, with nearly 40 percent of youngsters ages 18 to 22 sending off a...
Deputy who was bailiff on courtroom TV show charged in wife's death
A Texas sheriff’s deputy who also appeared on a courtroom TV show was busted for allegedly fatally shooting his wife over the weekend, according to a new report. Deputy Renard...
NASA discovers distant planet with three red suns
The exoplanet LTT 1445Ab orbits one of the three suns and is about a third larger than Earth.
Human organs to be grown in animals after ban controversially lifted
A controversial experiment to create "human-animal hybrids" using gene-manipulation science has been approved in Japan. It attempts to solve a major healthcare problem: the short supply of human organs for...
Tony Stewart puts the scar in NASCAR as he slugs heckler
Tony Stewart completely snapped. The former NASCAR star was signing autographs at a dirt track in Jackson, Minnesota, over the weekend when he ran toward a heckler and socked him...
Ridiculous bunt proves Diamondbacks should be trade deadline sellers
Baseball’s simplest play? Not in the Diamondbacks' hands. During the second inning of their game against the Marlins on Monday night, pitcher Caleb Smith’s bunt led to a unique sequence...
David Ortiz thanks medical team, promises to 'be back soon'
Retired Boston Red Sox icon David Ortiz has vowed “Big Papi will be back soon” following a bungled assassination attempt in his native Dominican Republic. Ortiz, 43, also known as...
Bird flies into girl's face during roller coaster ride
One way to make a roller coaster more exciting is to have birds fly directly at the passengers during the ride. Footage uploaded to Facebook shows a young girl in...
At least two dead in shooting at Mississippi Walmart
A disgruntled former Walmart employee allegedly went on a shooting rampage at his former Mississippi store early Tuesday, killing two employees and wounding a cop, according to authorities. Martez Abram,...
Marcus Stroman will be fueled by Mets hate: 'Chip on his shoulder'
It all comes full circle. The Mets acquiring Marcus Stroman surprised many — at six games out of the wild card as of Monday night, the Mets were expected to...
Paramedic reveals the life-or-death details of her job
This paramedic loves what she does. Erika Smith’s typical work day involves saving lives in the back of an ambulance. How does she cope with the pressure? And who gets...
Rand Paul offers to buy Ilhan Omar a ticket to Somalia
GOP Sen. Rand Paul offered to buy Rep. Ilhan Omar a ticket to Somalia so she could learn to "appreciate America more." “While I’m not saying we forcibly send her...
Motorcyclist fatally struck by drunk, unlicensed driver in Queens: cops
A motorcyclist was struck and killed by a drunk, unlicensed driver on the Long Island Expressway in Queens -- just a month after the reckless motorist was busted for driving...
Garlic festival gunman's first targets played dead to survive
The first targets of the California garlic festival gunman say he calmly asked them, "Are you all right?" after gunning them down -- but the couple survived by playing dead...
Bird caught on power line causes devastating fire
A massive California grass fire that scorched 156 acres of land -- damaging a multimillion-dollar home -- erupted when a “large bird” caught fire on a power line, officials announced....
Epstein tried to expand his estate amid plea deal talks with feds
Jeffrey Epstein was seeking to triple the size of his estate on his private Caribbean island while his legal team was secretly trying to strike a sweetheart plea deal with...
Broncos bust, new Raider one of many fantasy football sleepers
A lot can change between now and when the NFL season kicks off. But not every fantasy league waits until just before the start of the season to draft. So...
4-year-old with cerebral palsy inspires the world one step at a time
Saharsha Bekkers, 4, is proving what determination and hard work can accomplish. The adorable little girl from the Netherlands was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of 1. Although...
Coast Guard rescues stranded boaters off Alabama coast
MOBILE, Ala. — The U.S. Coast Guard says it has found four people who were stranded when their boat's battery died off the coast of Alabama. An agency statement says...
Maryland woman accused of punching lifeguards during fight
OCEAN CITY, Md. — A Maryland woman is accused of punching two lifeguards as they tried to stop a fight. The Daily Times of Salisbury reports 23-year-old Jennifer Cameron is...
Florida day care raided, man arrested in child porn probe
MIAMI — Law enforcement officials have raided a Florida day care center and arrested one man during a child pornography investigation. Homeland Security Investigations spokesman Nestor Iglesias says the Monday...
Lawsuits stemming from gas explosions settled for $143M
LAWRENCE, Mass. — A series of class-action lawsuits stemming from the natural gas explosions in Massachusetts have been settled for $143 million, the utility blamed for the disaster and lawyers...
Abandoned dog comes with note: 'Please help'
NORWALK, Conn. — Police say a dog found abandoned and tied to a tree had a note attached to its collar that read in part "please help." The Hour reported...
37-year-old man believes baby found in mother's freezer is his sister
A St. Louis man cleaning out his dead mom’s freezer assumed he was opening up a decades-old wedding cake -- but it turned out to be a dead baby, according...
Dad dies after rescuing drowning son in ocean off Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Authorities say a father died while rescuing his son who was struggling in the ocean off Atlantic City. Emergency responders went to the beach around 9:30...
Teacher finds 2.12-carat diamond in Arkansas state park
A 36-year-old school teacher made a sparkling discovery when he found a diamond that weighed more than 2 carats at an Arkansas State Park. Josh Lanik, from Nebraska, was on...
Slay suspect told gaming pals he didn't want family to know he was a 'pathetic subhuman': report
A 23-year-old Canadian man who is accused of murdering four people allegedly sent messages to his online gaming buddies before the massacre -- saying he "slaughtered" his entire family "so...
Yankees' concerns go way past starting pitching
You want to gripe about the recent run of deplorable starts by Yankee pitchers, howl your lungs out. The numbers are ugly to the point where Domingo German’s 5 ¹/₃-inning...
Woman dragged to death in Long Island hit-and-run, delivery driver arrested
A Long Island AutoZone delivery driver was arrested Monday for a hit-and-run that left a 38-year-old woman dead, police said. Donnell Hicks, 26, of Queens, was driving a 2017 Dodge...