August 19, 2019

Indians' Carlos Carrasco pitching again after leukemia fight

AKRON, Ohio — Carlos Carrasco shook off some nerves and returned to the mound. Two months after being diagnosed with leukemia, everything felt mostly normal for the Indians right-hander. "It...

Florida man wildly swings sword at jogger in fight over trash

He's Florida's garbage guard. An Oakland Park man attacked a jogger with a sword in an attempt to protect a plastic dump cart that had been thrown out in the...

Gary Sanchez's suspect defense isn't going away

Cleveland’s Oscar Mercado stole second base twice in the Yankees’ loss on Sunday, with Gary Sanchez behind the plate. The catcher has thrown out just 19 percent of potential base-stealers...

Newark cop was in full uniform when he allegedly shot his wife dead: report

The Newark police officer accused of killing his estranged wife was in full uniform when he shot her dead in the middle of their quiet street, according to a neighbor's...

Promising Giants rookie returns amid knee scare

Eight days later, DeAndre Baker was back on the practice field. The rookie cornerback, who survived an ACL scare, returned to take part in individual drills, though he was held...

What Antonio Brown is arguing now in bizarre helmet ploy

Here we go again. Antonio Brown filed a second grievance against the NFL in an attempt to wear a helmet deemed unsafe by a league-commissioned equipment committee, according to several...

New Jersey leaning on history of resiliency after first LLWS loss

The Elmora Little League has faced this challenge before, so why not again? The team from Elizabeth, N.J., reached the Little World Series by working its way through the losers’...

Bodyguard for CNN's April Ryan charged with assault for forcibly removing journalist from event

Pot, meet kettle. CNN political analyst April Ryan -- who has repeatedly blasted President Trump for attacking and vilifying the press -- got her bodyguard to forcibly remove a journalist...

How Joe Panik turned his season around with Mets

If Joe Panik had played to his career numbers on the back of his baseball card, the Giants likely wouldn’t have released him this month. Only nine games into his...

Jets appear ready to break sad game-changing trend

It is only the preseason, so you can’t overreact, but the Jets have shown a nice trend in their first two games. Sam Darnold and Co. have marched down the...

Hillary Clinton rips Trump over new voter conspiracy theory

Hillary Clinton threw some major shade at President Trump on Monday night after he tried bashing her on Twitter earlier in the day. "Wow, Report Just Out! Google manipulated from...

Hedgie plundered own fund to avoid giving $90M bonus to employees: suit

A vengeful hedge fund manager looted his own fund to avoid paying two former employees their bonuses, according to new bombshell complaint. Paul Touradji has been moving hundreds of millions...

State office lost track of vehicles for years, audit finds

Dude, where are your cars? The state Office for Persons with Developmental Disabilities did such a lousy job keeping tabs on its fleet of vehicles that it lost track of...

Girl Gone Wild: Disgraced CBS producer’s kid busted for baring all at beach

The 28-year-old daughter of a disgraced CBS producer was arrested for allegedly stripping down naked on a public beach in front of her young child in Connecticut, according to reports....

Brazilian hotel company interested in Four Seasons restaurant

Brazil’s high-end Fasano Hotel company is hot to take over the vacant, former Four Seasons restaurant at 280 Park Ave., Realty Check has learned. Nothing’s signed and talks haven’t reached...

Savanna closes deal for $180M Lexington Avenue space

Savanna closed Monday on its planned $180 million purchase of 360 Lexington Ave. from AEW Capital Management. The deal was financed with a $126 million Barclays loan that was arranged...

Apollo Global looking to buy $2.4B Hilton time-share operator

Apollo Global Management has told time-share operator Hilton Grand Vacations it wants to buy the $2.4 billion outfit, and the company is considering its next steps, The Post has learned....

Recession is at the top of Trump haters’ wish list

Are the Trump haters trying to cause a recession in the US so the president won’t be re-elected? I’m not saying they are just hoping for a recession. It’s obvious...

California high school students caught giving Nazi salute in video

A group of California high school students gave Nazi salutes and sang a Nazi marching song at an off-campus awards ceremony, according to reports and a video of the incident....

‘Womb Raiders’ plead not guilty to murder of baby ripped from pregnant teen

The women who allegedly slaughtered a pregnant Chicago teenager and ripped the baby from her womb pleaded not guilty on Monday to the death of the newborn. The baby, Yovanny Jadiel...

Whole Foods signs lease for 63 Madison Ave.

The long-underutilized ground-level space at 63 Madison Ave. (aka 28 E. 28th St.) has landed a huge retail tenant — Whole Foods Market, which signed for 60,000 square feet. The...

New cooking show will blast mystery meals into chef's faces

A new cooking show promises to bring the heat. The upcoming streaming series "Dishmantled" will start each episode with a high-powered cannon blasting a mystery dish onto the faces of...

James O’Neill: Daniel Pantaleo could no longer be NYPD cop

In announcing the firing of Officer Daniel Pantaleo for the death of Eric Garner, Police Commissioner James O’Neill recounted the entire 2014 encounter, saying that Garner’s resisting arrest for illegally...

Lawmakers split over O'Neill's decision to fire Pantaleo

The firing of Officer Daniel Pantaleo on Monday drove a wedge between city lawmakers — with Republicans slamming the decision and Mayor Bill de Blasio and fellow Democrats applauding the...

Top execs lost in Condé Nast reshuffle

A reshuffling at Condé Nast last week, which promoted top execs into bigger roles with international responsibilities, also quietly claimed two high-profile casualties. David Geithner, the chief financial officer, and...

Critics cast doubt on CEO pledge to downgrade shareholders

Corporate America’s lobbying group, the Business Roundtable, says it will no longer put shareholders first — but critics aren’t buying it. The powerful business lobbying group, led by JPMorgan Chase...

A frame-by-frame look at James O'Neill's explanation of Pantaleo firing

Police Commissioner James O’Neill explains his decision.

Old allegations against Prince Andrew surface amid Epstein scandal

Prince Andrew is trapped in a royal mess over his ties to pedophile Jeffrey Epstein — with old allegations surfacing again Monday that the British blue blood once cavorted with...

CBS-Viacom merger leads to big payouts for top execs

The merger of Viacom and CBS is shaping up to be lucrative for its top two execs. Acting CBS Chief Executive Joe Ianniello, who will be chairman and CEO of...

Mets' 82-year-old coach has curious way of inspiring them

Mets pitching coach Phil Regan believes pitching is about perspiration and inspiration. Perspiration comes in the form of hard work and the Mets pitching staff is a hard-working group, led...

After Pantaleo firing: ‘The job has been dying and today, it’s dead’

"Policing is dead,” a member of the NYPD told me Monday, after NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill decided to fire Officer Daniel Pantaleo over the death of Eric Garner. “Morale was...

Alien-hunting camera headed to Mars in hopes of finding life

Is there life on Mars, and will it like being photographed? A British-built rover is set to look for signs of life on the Red Planet, with the help of...

Evan Engram has prepared himself for this Giants moment

There is the canyon-sized hole in the Giants’ aerial attack, created by the trade of Odell Beckham Jr. There is the natural growth and maturity that comes as a player...

Trump vows not to build gold Las Vegas-style hotel in Greenland

What happens in Vegas — won't make it to Greenland. President Trump has vowed to not develop a Las Vegas-style hotel in the quaint island nation if he makes good...

NYPD's mental health emergency: What's behind the suicide numbers

The NYPD is facing a mental health emergency after its ninth officer this year died by suicide. For ex-cop and suicide survivor Chris Prochut, the crisis highlights a chronic issue...

El Paso mass shooting suspect Patrick Crusius reportedly on suicide watch

The El Paso mass shooting suspect was reportedly placed on suicide watch Monday. Patrick Crusius, 21, was put under close guard following a recommendation from medical staff, according to the...

Taj Gibson's homecoming with Knicks means everything to ailing dad

At some point this season, Wilbert Gibson, former Brooklyn carpenter and furniture mover, will make his way to the Garden and watch his son Taj play for the Knicks. It...

The antifa wars are all about machismo

Two groups of imbeciles — the so-called Proud Boys and antifa — jousted over the weekend in Portland, Ore., mostly quite feebly and indecisively, while partisans on traditional and social...

De Blasio blasts 'reprehensible' NYPD union over response to Pantaleo firing

Mayor Bill de Blasio blasted the NYPD’s top union on Monday night following the Police Benevolent Association's call for a vote of “no confidence" against him and the police commissioner. De...

The solution to NFL's nonsensical preseason

Well, if you’d like to look at this optimistically, take solace in this: Most NFL teams only play four exhibition games now. Every 15 years or so, that becomes five...

Young girl bitten by shark in knee-deep water at Florida beach

A 9-year-old girl was bitten in the leg by a shark in knee-deep water while on vacation with her family in Florida, a report said. The girl, Maggie Crum, was...

The left’s vile smear of America’s founding

Beto O’Rourke has taken the measure of America and found it wanting. “This country, though we would like to think otherwise,” he intoned last weekend, “was founded on racism, has...

FDNY fireman's widow sues city over Ed Norton movie set blaze

The widow of a firefighter who perished responding to a Harlem blaze that broke out during the filming of actor Edward Norton’s “Motherless Brooklyn” has filed suit against the city...

California governor signs law aimed at limiting police shootings

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California is changing the standards for when police can use lethal force under a law signed Monday that seeks to reduce officer-involved shootings. “We are doing something...

Susan Sarandon appears to take shot at Elizabeth Warren during Bernie Sanders event

Oscar-winning actress and activist Susan Sarandon appeared to take a shot at Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Monday during a Bernie Sanders presidential campaign event in Iowa. “He is not someone...

Hey, Mr. Mayor: Please don’t make me send my son to a rotten school

Hundreds of Queens parents have been phoning Mayor Bill de Blasio, asking him to provide classroom space for a Success Academy middle school — because without it, our kids won’t...

Eric Garner's mom Gwen Carr cheers firing of Daniel Pantaleo

"Pantaleo, you may have lost your job, but I lost a son," Gwen Carr said outside NYPD headquarters. "You can get another job... maybe at Burger King."

Team Blas’ idea of parking trash trucks on a city street is utter garbage

Just where did city officials get the idea that it’s OK to line up city garbage trucks on a residential street, even when it means destroying the neighborhood? For nearly...

After Pantaleo’s dismissal, a chance to move past cop-hating

As expected, Police Commissioner James O’Neill fired Officer Daniel Pantaleo on Monday for his role in the 2014 death of Eric Garner. It was what Mayor Bill de Blasio wanted;...

This terrifying hand sculpture is the stuff of nightmares

This is hands-down the scariest sculpture they've ever seen. A 16-foot sculpture of a hand with a scowling face on it was installed on the roof of a New Zealand...

Rabbi jumps into lake to save kids, ends up drowning

A New York rabbi -- pontoon boating with his family at an Orange County lake -- died over the weekend while trying to save two kids from drowning, cops said....

Marianne Williamson to create 'Department of Peace' if elected

Democratic presidential hopeful Marianne Williamson said Monday that she will create a "Department of Peace" if she's elected to the highest office in the country. Williamson, a self-help guru turned...

Where Yankees stand on their war with umpires

The Yankees begin a nine-game West Coast trip in Oakland on Tuesday in firm control of the AL East and in contention for the best record in the majors. So...

Patriots star returns, though massive issue remains

Just in time for the regular season, the Patriots' offense has some familiar faces back. Wide receiver Julian Edelman practiced on Monday for the first time since fracturing his thumb...

Chris Sale's season ends in worsening Red Sox nightmare

If the long-shot Red Sox are to make the playoffs, they'll have to do so without their ace. Chris Sale will sit the rest of the season due to left...

Why NYC is staring down a West Nile epidemic

You thought the germs on the subway pole were NYC's biggest health threat? Nope — turns out the entire design of the city can affect your well-being, for better or...

Proud Boys convicted for UES brawl with antifa

A jury found John Kinsman and Maxwell Hare guilty of attempted gang assault, attempted assault and riot stemming from the confrontation near the Metropolitan Republican Club following a speech by...

Accused cop-attacker asks for job amid sweet no-bail deal

What, staying out of the clink wasn't enough? The teen charged with head-butting a cop during the weekend’s melee at a Brooklyn housing project was given a sweetheart deal that...

LIRR train slams into car driving on tracks in Nassau County

Service on the LIRR's Long Beach branch was suspended for about an hour as a result of the incident, but has resumed, the agency said on Twitter.

WWE's NXT set to get new home as war with AEW heats up

The Wednesday Night Wars may soon begin. WWE’s NXT brand is expected to begin airing shows Wednesday nights from 8-10 p.m. ET on USA Network beginning Sept. 18, according to...

Watch thief gets no-jail time for drugging and robbing man

A Rolex vixen who’s been repeatedly accused of drugging men then swiping their pricey watches in Manhattan was sentenced Monday to a conditional discharge. Ocsetta Tinsley, 23, served just seven...

Tlaib tears up talking about family, treatment of Palestinians

Rep. Rashida Tlaib on Monday decried Israel’s decision to ban her and fellow Rep. Ilhan Omar from visiting the Jewish State — tearfully recalling her family’s treatment in the occupied...

'This Way Up' review: Sitcom is well-cast but not must-watch

The old saying: “It looks good on paper, but . . .” definitely applies to “This Way Up,” a new six-episode sitcom premiering Wednesday on Hulu after debuting last month...

LaGuardia Airport traffic grinds to 'near standstill'

Traffic near LaGuardia Airport ground to a halt Monday evening on one of the airport's busiest days — with many travelers opting to walk into and out of the transit...

Tommy the tortoise, world's oldest living pet, turns 121

It's time to shell-ebrate! A tortoise named Tommy has become the world's oldest living pet after celebrating her 121st birthday this week — and boy, has she seen a thing...

USWNT's equal-pay battle takes huge major forward

While the US Women's National Team makes its final preparations for the 2020 Olympics, it will finally get its date in court. A trial date for the team's gender discrimination...

Vladimir Putin gives French first lady Brigitte Macron bouquet of roses

Vladimir Putin is living la vie en roses. The Russian president on Monday met with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on the Côte d'Azur -- and he didn't come empty-handed....

Video shows 'Bagel Boss' guy getting into heated fight at casino

"These girls called me up 2:30am begging me to come to the casino to hang out just to play f--king mind games and have their uncle try to start s--t...

Team Trump eyes payroll tax cut to spur economy: report

Team Trump is considering a temporary payroll tax cut to stimulate the economy and avoid a slowdown — or even a recession, a new report said Monday. The plans reveal...

Anti-Trump media's pivot from Russia to racism and other commentary

Election Watch: From Russia to Racism The Democrats don’t need to spend even “a dime” on the 2020 presidential election, snarks Frank Miele in RealClearPolitics. “They have almost the entire...

Fickle Josh Ho-Sang returns to Islanders on one-year deal

The Islanders agreed to terms with restricted free agent Josh Ho-Sang on a one-year deal, the team announced Monday. The 23-year-old forward, a first-round pick by the Isles in 2014,...

Eli Manning's impressive Giants practice summed up in one play

Our daily Giants practice report: Something Good Eli Manning was sharp, delivering accurate passes down the field. His most impressive throw was an on-target 30-yard strike to running back Saquon...

PBA chief calls for vote of 'no confidence' in de Blasio, O'Neill

NYPD cops erupted in fury at Police Commissioner James O’Neill on Monday for firing embattled Officer Daniel Pantaleo over his fatal arrest of Eric Garner five years ago. O’Neill announced...

A Yankees postseason plan to combat their huge concern

The more effectively the Yankees answer the bulk of their great concerns, the more egregiously their lone remaining problem stands. Too many strikeouts on offense? They rank far better in...

Motorcycle rider sets headstand record at 76 mph

And he wasn’t even looking where he was going. Stunt rider Marco George set the unofficial world record for fastest headstand on a motorcycle on Saturday when he hit 76...

Hong Kong anti-extradition bill protest movement enters 11th week

Thousands of peaceful protesters took to the streets in Hong Kong over the weekend in an attempt to walk back from violent demonstrations and regain popular support.

July was Alaska's hottest month ever

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska has been America’s canary in the coal mine for climate warming and the yellow bird is swooning. July was Alaska’s warmest month ever, according to the...

Yemen's war cut a father's route to work, now his toddler starves

HAJJAH PROVINCE, Yemen - Before Yemen’s war broke out four years ago Ali Muhammad used to cross the border into Saudi Arabia to work, joining thousands of other Yemenis from...

Al Jackson, an original Met, dead at 83

Al Jackson was remembered Monday for his fierce competitiveness on the mound and affable nature away from it. The former Mets pitcher and longtime instructor within the organization died at...

Why 'Handcuffing' RBs in fantasy football is so risky

Insurance policies can be useful, at least for those things you think need insurance. But do you insure every item you own? What if your policy is unclear and you...

Michael Avenatti claims alleged Nike extortion was free speech

Lightning-rod lawyer Michael Avenatti was merely exercising his First Amendment rights when he demanded $22.5 million from Nike — not extorting them, his attorneys argue in new court papers. "Mr....

Schools deserted in Indian Kashmir as parents fear more unrest

SRINAGAR, India - Schools reopened in Indian Kashmir’s main city on Monday but most classrooms were empty as parents kept their children home, fearing unrest over the government’s decision two...

Florida’s palm trees under attack by deadly disease

DAVIE, Fla. — Florida’s iconic palm trees are under attack from a fatal disease that turns them to dried crisps in months, with no chance for recovery once they become...

Mayor Bill de Blasio says 'justice was done' with Pantaleo firing

Mayor Bill de Blasio said "justice was done" with the firing of Police Officer Daniel Pantaleo for the death of Eric Garner -- and insisted that rank-and-file cops won't revolt...

Suicide for French police outnumber deaths in line of duty

PARIS — Three riot police officers, a police commander, a police academy teacher — all are among eight French police officers who have killed themselves recently. That makes 64 so...

Cal State Fullerton staffer killed in stabbing on campus

A staffer at Cal State Fullerton was stabbed to death on campus Monday, the first day of the school year — and his attacker is still at large, police said....

Beer recalled due to 'risk of explosion'

A Wisconsin brewery recalled one of its beers because it was “at risk for explosion.” The brewery took to social media to announce that anyone with bottles of the beer...

Rescuers use explosives to search for trapped cavers in Poland

WARSAW, Poland — Dozens of rescuers have been working around the clock in southern Poland to find two missing spelunkers trapped by rising water in a cave, using explosives to...

Wildlife flourishing at former weapons testing sites

DENVER — From a tiny Pacific island to a leafy Indiana forest, a handful of sites where the United States manufactured and tested some of the most lethal weapons known...

Doctors say new immigration rules will mean sicker migrants

CHICAGO — Diabetics skipping regular checkups. Young asthmatics not getting preventive care. A surge in expensive emergency room visits. Doctors and public health experts warn of poor health and rising...

Teen alive and well after car landed on top of him

A teen in Williamsburg, Virginia, was involved in a near-fatal car crash where the car landed on his body — and then his head. According to CBN News, Juan Spence...

Lead scrubbed from Paris streets as Notre Dame work resumes

PARIS — Specialists shoring up fire-damaged Notre Dame Cathedral returned Monday to the Paris site for the first time in nearly a month, this time wearing disposable suits and other...

Both far-right and antifa groups claim victory in Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. — With both the left and the right declaring victory following a long-hyped rally that had Portland, Oregon, on edge it seems the liberal city will continue to...

Cedric Benson drove at 'high rate of speed' before fatal crash

AUSTIN, Texas — Police said Monday they are still investigating the weekend motorcycle crash that killed former Texas Longhorns running back and NFL player Cedric Benson and a woman passenger....

Judge shoots down NRA's second bid to sit in on Oliver North's deposition

Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Melissa Crane said Monday the risk of damaging the investigation by allowing NRA lawyers into the deposition slated for Tuesday outweighed concerns raised by the gun...

Jeffrey Epstein was sent 12-year-old French girls as 'birthday gift'

Jeffrey Epstein once had three 12-year-old girls from poor families flown in from France as a sick birthday present for himself, according to newly unearthed court documents.

Big mis-steak: Man arrested after allegedly shoving steaks down his pants

Plenty of people complain about a meal going straight to their waistline, but one Florida man allegedly took things a bit too literally. Michael Owens, 61, was arrested after police...

Development-focused Knicks add ex-Westchester coach Mike Miller to staff

The Knicks have rounded out their coaching staff for next season with former Westchester coach Mike Miller. Miller -- not to be confused with the sharpshooting former NBA champ with...

Ezekiel Elliott angry at Jerry Jones over 'Zeke who?' quip

Jerry Jones laughed. Ezekiel Elliott and his agent did not. After Jones was asked a question Saturday night about Elliott -- to which he responded "Zeke who?" with a straight...

Jeffrey Epstein signed will just two days before suicide

Jeffrey Epstein signed his will just two days before he hanged himself in his Manhattan jail cell — leaving behind a nearly $600 million fortune, according to court papers exclusively...

Elizabeth Warren scrubs website of Cherokee ancestry claims

Elizabeth Warren’s team removed the parts of her campaign website that included her controversial claims of having Native American heritage, including DNA test results that showed she had only minuscule...

Mexico City assesses monument damage after anti-rape march

MEXICO CITY — Workers erected a wooden wall around Mexico City’s iconic Angel of Independence monument Saturday after feminists defaced it with graffiti during a raucous protest over a string...

Sister of teen who died taking single ecstasy pill shares heartbreaking life-support pic

The sister of a “vulnerable” UK teenager who died after taking a single ecstasy pill has shared a heartbreaking photo of him shortly before he died. James Yates, 19, swallowed...

Scientists discover trove of 'super-deep' diamonds

Scientists have found a trove of "super-deep" diamonds from hundreds of miles below the Earth’s surface. The diamonds were found in the Juina area of Brazil and likely came from...

US bans North Korea visits for another year

Team Trump on Monday extended a ban on Americans traveling to North Korea by forbidding the use of US passports to gain entry to the hermit kingdom for another year....

Ryan Lochte gets candid about considering death after Olympics scandal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxc8vBCAMtA&feature=youtu.be Ryan Lochte may be focused on his comeback story, but the emotional scars stemming from the 2016 Olympics remain. Appearing on HBO's "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel," airing Tuesday...

Children cheer as bull dies a slow death at bullfighting school

Shocking video shows a bull slowly being killed in front of cheering children as young as 6 at a bullfighting school. European animal rights group One Voice infiltrated a French...

Irish bar denounces Conor McGregor by flushing his whiskey down the toilet

An Irish bar in Florida poured all of its Proper No. Twelve whiskey down the toilet after Conor McGregor punched an old man in the face at a Dublin pub....

NBA rookies have surprising pick for classmate with best future

Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett stole plenty of headlines leading up to and after the 2019 NBA Draft, but it was the third member of the famed Duke freshman trio...

Fired NYPD cop Daniel Pantaleo to sue commissioner to get his job back

Fired cop Daniel Pantaleo will sue the NYPD and Commissioner James O’Neill in a bid to win back his job, his lawyer said Monday. Pantaleo will file a suit under...

'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Season 3 trailer reveals air date, details

Debbie did Dallas and this December, Midge will do Miami. Midge is, or course, Midge Maisel, the stand-up comic heroine of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," the award-winning Amazon comedy with...

Kevin Smith is bringing 'Masters of the Universe' series to Netflix

By the power of Grayskull — bring back He-Man!

New Yorkers get a chance to weigh in on new state license plate

Now that's a vanity plate. New York State is redesigning its official license plate — and residents are being asked to vote on the new look, Gov. Cuomo announced Monday....

Officer texting behind the wheel isn't sending a good 'message'

This officer needs a reminder that the rules apply to her too. A cop from Killeen, Texas, was caught texting while driving. As if being distracted behind the wheel of...

Lamar Odom says he's giving up porn: 'Trying to be better'

The former NBA star has also cut out candy from his life, too.

Mom believes baby was slashed with scalpel during C-section

A British mom claims her newborn was slashed in the face with a scalpel during a Caesarean section, leaving her scarred for life. Amber Woollard, 23, claims baby Valenci needed...

The second-half blueprint Mets can ride to playoffs

When the Mets play well in the second half, they generally make the playoffs. The Mets have reached the postseason nine times, never producing worse than a .588 winning percentage...

Scientists stunned after spotting record-shattering supernova

Scientists have a pretty good handle on the life cycle of various stars. They know the types of stars that are likely to die in fiery supernova blasts and they...

Michael Kay is terrified his Yankees return won't last

For the past six weeks, Michael Kay has been trapped in his own mind, fighting his thoughts. Silenced following surgery, the TV voice of the Yankees and the host of...

William Barr replaces Bureau of Prisons head after Jeffrey Epstein suicide

The head of the federal Bureau of Prisons was yanked from his post Monday -- a little over a week after the controversial death of wealthy pedophile Jeffrey Epstein in...

Elizabeth Warren admits to 'mistakes' regarding Native American ancestry claims

Elizabeth Warren admitted Monday that she had “made mistakes” regarding her claims of Native American ancestry — which led to President Trump dubbing her “Pocahontas.” “Like anyone who’s been honest...

'The Hunt' director breaks silence on controversial film

The filmmaker behind "The Hunt," a shelved "satire" about a group of bloodthirsty "liberal elites" who set out to slay so-called "deplorables," is attempting to set the record straight about...

Video shows man gored to death at running of the bulls

A father of three was gored to death after he tripped and fell during a running of the bulls in Spain, according to a report. The 59-year-old man, who was...

Canadian woman sues after tip of son’s penis cut off in circumcision

A Canadian mom has filed a lawsuit alleging negligence after the tip of her 9-day-old son’s penis was chopped off during a circumcision -- and she has kept the severed...

Hero dog saves fisherman owner who was bitten by shark

This dog really is man’s best friend. A California fisherman was saved by his pit bull named Darby after a 6-foot shark chomped on the man’s leg, prompting the fearless...

Joe Ross will keep the Nationals rolling

Senator Elizabeth Warren, better known as “Pocahontas” around the Trump family dinner table, will be speaking Monday in Sioux City, Iowa, at a conference for Native American rights. Warren’s DNA...

Chinese pop stars publicly back Beijing on Hong Kong

HONG KONG — At least eight pop stars from mainland China and one each from Taiwan and Hong Kong are publicly stating their support for Beijing’s one-China policy, eliciting a...

Major thunderstorms could make NYC a rainy hell this week

Major thunderstorms like those that battered New York Sunday night are expected to hit the Big Apple just in time for the commute home on Monday — then linger around,...

NYPD fires Officer Daniel Pantaleo in 'chokehold' death of Eric Garner

NYPD cop Daniel Panatelo has been fired for causing the death of Eric Garner, Police Commissioner James O'Neill announced Monday. “The unintended consequence of Mr. Garner’s death must have a...

Former Cavs coach David Blatt diagnosed with multiple sclerosis

David Blatt has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, the former Cavaliers coach revealed Monday. Blatt, 60, is currently coaching the Greek club Olympiacos in the EuroLeague and plans to continue...

90-year-old South Carolina man fatally shoots 83-year-old wife: cops

A 90-year-old man shot and killed his 83-year-old wife in South Carolina over the weekend, authorities said. Edwin Nelson gunned down spouse Sarah Nelson around 5:20 a.m. Saturday in their...

British man fighting for his life after outdoor sex goes horribly wrong

A British man and a Canadian woman plunged 12 feet to the ground when a balcony collapsed from under them as the two were in the heat of a "passionate"...

Defending champ Clemson opens as AP preseason No. 1 for first time

Cross off another milestone for Clemson, college football's newest superpower. For the first time, the defending national champion Tigers are No. 1 in The Associated Press preseason Top 25 presented...

Missing hiker found dead in California after 5-day search

An experienced hiker likely fell to his death in Northern California days after he vanished during an excursion in the Trinity Alps mountain range, according to authorities. Daniel Komins, 34,...

Ghislaine Maxwell's sister spotted packing bags near socialite's rumored home

The sister of Jeffrey Epstein's gal pal Ghislaine Maxwell was spotted packing up bags near the Massachusetts mansion where the socialite had been rumored to be staying. Christine Maxwell, who...

Man Vs Shark -- Shark Wins

No fisherman likes to lose a prize catch. But when the hooked swimmer is being snatched up by a hungry hammerhead shark, well, it's hard to say no. Such was...

Juul raises $325 million for global expansion amid US crackdown

US e-cigarette maker Juul Labs Inc has raised $325 million in an equity and debt offering to speed up its global expansion as US lawmakers seek to crackdown on the...

Fan signed by A's after viral pitch dominates in pro debut

If his first outing is any indication, the Oakland Athletics' Nathan Patterson signing wasn't just a publicity stunt. The 23-year-old fan who earned a contract after hitting 96 mph during...

Internet goes wild for subway rider's sultry selfie shoot

She's the subway sexpot getting seen by millions. A minute-long video of a woman in a tight black dress repeatedly posing for selfies on the city subway has become a...

'The Morning Show' trailer: Aniston and Witherspoon's workplace catfight

Apple TV has released the long-delayed trailer for "The Morning Show," a backstage exposé of the politics of a TV show much like "Today" or "Good Morning America." In the...

Not everyone is buying the Vic Fangio Broncos hype

There’s an interesting “debate” this summer between many in the mainstream media and the NFL betting market involving new Broncos head coach Vic Fangio. (Denver hosts San Francisco Monday at...

Ryan Murphy's 'The Politician' details: Bloody backstabbing with Ben Platt

The trailer for Ryan Murphy’s splashy new Netflix show is gunning for viewers' votes Monday. "The Politician" follows posh-named young man Payton Hobart (Tony-winning "Dear Evan Hansen" star Ben Platt,...

Man gets first haircut in 15 years so he can serve his country

He was ready to serve in his heart — but first, he needed to get his head straight. Reynaldo Arroyo, 23, just got his first haircut in 15 years. The...

Andrew Cuomo finally addresses his brother's 'Fredo' meltdown

Gov. Andrew Cuomo went all Sonny Corleone on a reporter Monday who dared criticize him and his brother over what the writer called their misconceptions of Italian stereotypes. Cuomo —...

Man nearly zapped by lightning in extremely close call

Romulus McNeill from Conway, South Carolina, was walking home when he stepped right into the path of a terrifying lightning strike. The dangerous bolt was caught on surveillance camera, which...

Woman finds frog in packaged salad mix: 'It's literally alive!'

Karlie Allen isn't feeling froggy — but she did leap. The Wisconsinite was preparing dinner with her family when she found a shocking surprise in her box of Simple Truth...

De Blasio fundraises off his dad's suicide after 'Daily Show' interview

Mayor Bill de Blasio is using the suicide of his World War II veteran dad to attract donor dollars for his struggling 2020 campaign. "Did you see Bill on the...

Seahawks QB in concussion protocol after vicious headshot

Holton Hill will be hearing from the NFL again. He may want to start saving some money to pay a fine, too. The Vikings cornerback delivered a vicious helmet-to-helmet hit...

Police identify pilot and resident killed in upstate plane crash

The pilot of the plane that crashed into a Dutchess County home has been identified as 61-year-old Francisco Knipping-Diaz of Woodmere, Long Island, who was killed along with a resident,...

My doctor told me I was fat — but it turns out I actually had cancer

Jen Curran’s doctor told her she needed to lose weight. It turned out, she had bone marrow cancer. “It was just too unbelievable, too insane to be believed — that...

Even Bruce Arians can't save the Buccaneers this season

Coach Bruce Arians has been the quarterback whisperer for young players — see Ben Roethlisberger and Andrew Luck — and has shown he can revitalize a veteran’s career like he...

Woman sleeps with knife after Stephen King creation lands in backyard

It’s a nightmare come true. A creepy clown doll mysteriously flew into a New Jersey mom’s backyard — prompting the freaked-out woman to call the police, torch the toy and...

SUV of El Paso shooting victim's widower is stolen after he buries wife

The husband of an El Paso massacre victim had his SUV stolen and wrecked just hours after burying his slain wife. Antonio Basco, 61, made headlines after thousands from around...

Video shows couple robbed at gunpoint in East Williamsburg

A couple was robbed at gunpoint in East Williamsburg in an early morning encounter caught on video. The man and woman, both 25, were walking into a building on Kingsland...

Antonio Brown refuses to end his helmet crusade

Antonio Brown is trying for the Helmetgate Hail Mary. The Raiders wide receiver is continuing his bizarre fight over which helmet he uses, despite the NFL and NFLPA shutting down...

Biker cheats death after being thrown from motorcycle at 110 mph

A regular day at the racing track in Lincolnshire, England, turned into a heart-pounding accident that could have left British Superbike star Luke Mossey seriously injured or dead. Miraculously, the...

Diver finds GoPro camera containing final moments of man who drowned

A treasure-hunting scuba diver in Tennessee found a GoPro camera -- allowing him to share with grieving parents the final joy-filled moments of their son who had drowned two years...

Canada slams UK for stripping ISIS jihadist of British citizenship

Canada is accusing the UK of shirking its responsibilities in counterterrorism by stripping the British citizenship from an ISIS fighter known as Jihadi Jack, who also has Canadian citizenship. Jack...

Commerce Department gives Huawei 90-day extension to buy from US suppliers

US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said Monday the US government will extend a reprieve given to Huawei Technologies that permits the Chinese firm to buy supplies from US companies so...

George RR Martin: 'Game of Thrones' series wasn't good for me

"The stress was enormous."

How to become a data whiz — and rake in that big paycheck

Data has become an increasingly important part of our lives. It drives everything from your Instagram feed and Google Maps to Netflix recommendations and self-driving cars. So, it’s not hard...

Alaska man finds 50-year-old message in a bottle written by Russian sailor

An Alaska man found a piece of history along a local shoreline -- a 50-year-old message in a bottle written by a Cold War Russian sailor, according to a new...

Maddy Freking compared to Noah Syndergaard at LLWS

Maddy Freking is making a Thor-like impression at the Little League World Series. During her Minnesota team's game Sunday in Williamsport, Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle compared Freking, the 19th...

Backstreet Boys show canceled due to storms, soaked fans freak out

They do not want it that way.

Shopper finds dead man in her pickup truck as she loads groceries

The jeweler to '80s pop royalty is making a comeback

In the 1980s and early ’90s, Richard Minadeo created jewels for rock royalty. Fans of his chunky gold pieces — studded with rhinestones, sharp-carved beads and religious imagery — included...

Cops find naked, hours-old infant abandoned in the woods

A passerby was walking around 5 p.m. Friday when he heard noise coming from a wooded area, Maryland police said.

Why teens are obsessed with the so-so YA drama 'After'

The teens have chosen. The 21st annual Teen Choice Awards were held last week, and in the past the ceremony honoring the favorite things of 13- to 18-year-olds has been...

Megan Rapinoe reveals her dad voted for Trump

US women's soccer team co-captain Megan Rapinoe revealed that her father voted for President Trump in the 2016 election -- despite her once referring to herself as a "walking protest"...

Cops suspect murder-suicide in deaths of married Manhattan couple

Police are investigating the deaths of a married couple in Manhattan as a murder-suicide -- after the husband allegedly stabbed his wife to death and then jumped out a window,...

Booking WWE's King of the Ring: Must-see wrestlers get their due

WWE last week released the bracket for the latest, and very welcome, incarnation of the King of the Ring tournament. The 16-man field is split between "Monday Night Raw" and...

Women proudly model bikinis after body-changing battles

Sporting a bikini is a symbol of all they’ve conquered.

Tlaib, Omar share cartoon by artist accused of anti-Semitic imagery

Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib continued their attack against President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by posting a cartoon drawn by an artist who has created anti-Semitic...

Death toll from tainted liquor in Costa Rica reaches 25, officials say

The death toll from tainted liquor in Costa Rica has reached 25, with nearly 60 people hospitalized, officials in the Central American country said. Costa Rica's Ministry of Health confirmed...

Meditation can help prevent Alzheimer's disease: study

Mindfulness is more than good for the soul. According to a new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, it can also help prevent those with mild cognitive impairment...

Florida mom crashes into tanker in failed attempt to kill herself, sons: cops

A Florida woman allegedly slammed her car into a tanker truck in a failed attempt to kill herself and her two young sons -- claiming that it was all “God’s...

Iceland holds funeral for glacier lost to climate change

Mourners in Iceland have gathered to commemorate Okjokull, a 700-year-old glacier that was declared dead five years ago and has shriveled to a small patch of ice atop a volcano....

Police make disturbing discovery during raid in child sex case

New Jersey police raiding the house of a man accused of sexually assaulting a young girl made a horrifying discovery -- mummified human remains and an “altar to an unknown...

Uber driver gives Tim Hortons worker a drive-thru surprise

When a fast food worker named Diane shared her financial struggles with an Uber driver, she didn't expect to ever see the woman again. Later that day, however, 30-year-old Lamiyah...

72-year-old man jumps to his death, wife found murdered inside apartment: police

A 72-year-old man jumped to his death late Sunday night from his Manhattan apartment, where cops later found his 78-year-old wife -- dead on a living room sofa with multiple...

'Side chick' torches man's house after he calls her for sex and then falls asleep: cops

Nobody likes to get stood up -- especially when you're the alleged "side chick." That's the lesson cops learned in Woodbury, New Jersey, last week -- when a 29-year-old woman...

What's still keeping Ryan Kalil from fully assimilating with Jets

Prior to Sunday night’s Green and White practice — the last public practice of the season — Jets center Ryan Kalil couldn’t contain his excitement. It was Kalil’s first practice...

Four tons of marijuana hidden underneath jalapeños seized at border

That's some spicy pot. Border patrol officers at a port of entry in San Diego discovered nearly four tons of marijuana hidden beneath a shipment of jalapeños, officials said. Officers...

Manhattan jogger appears to give sneakers to homeless man, walks off barefoot

He's a good 'sole.' Heart-warming video shows a jogger in the Financial District gifting his socks and sneakers to a man sitting on a sidewalk grate on Sunday morning. The...

Yankees' pitching staff could be revamped in many ways

In addition to Luis Severino facing batters for the first time before Sunday’s 8-4 loss to Cleveland as he comes back from the lat strain that has sidetracked his season,...

J.D. Davis dismisses possible Mets concern

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — J.D. Davis said his right calf wasn’t bothering him, but his motions on the bases after delivering a pinch-hit, game-tying single for the Mets in the...

New Jersey keeping faith amid tough LLWS circumstances

The rain and a six-run deficit didn’t wash away any of the Elmora Little League’s belief. The team from Elizabeth, N.J. saw its second-round Little League World Series game suspended...

Backup Giants RB sending message to this regime

The current Giants regime didn’t draft Paul Perkins. It wasn’t around when he became the team’s starting running back two years ago or flashed potential as a rookie the season...