August 22, 2019
Serial killer who preyed on gay men executed in Florida
STARKE, Fla. — Gary Ray Bowles, a serial killer who preyed on older gay men during an eight-month spree that left six dead, was executed by lethal injection Thursday at...
Jeff McNeil's rehab plan takes hit due to weather
Jeff McNeil (hamstring) joined the Mets' Triple-A Syracuse team at Lehigh Valley on Thursday for a rehab assignment, though it was short-lived because of the weather. The All-Star was set...
Jets already were planning for Brandon Copeland suspension
Jets coach Adam Gase is dealing with the loss of another player after the NFL handed down a four-game suspension to linebacker Brandon Copeland this week. Gase and the team...
Prince Andrew got a foot massage from 'young Russian women' at Jeffrey Epstein's pad: report
Prince Andrew was spotted getting a foot massage from two young Russian women inside Jeffrey Epstein’s Upper East Side mansion, a report said Thursday. Literary agent John Brockman said in...
It looks like Marcus Stroman dodges a bullet
Marcus Stroman has no plans to let a tight left hamstring rob him of his next scheduled start. The energetic right-hander pitched just four innings Wednesday before exiting with the...
Howard Milstein shaking up Golf Magazine
Howard Milstein, the banking and real estate tycoon and short-time owner of the New York Islanders, is shaking up Golf Magazine and the Golf.com website, which he bought last year...
New York Times political editor in hot water over insensitive tweets
A New York Times political editor is in hot water — with at least two Republican congressmen calling for him to be fired — for a series of tweets he...
Three men arrested for threatening to shoot up Planned Parenthood this month
A Tennessee man allegedly posted online that he was going to "shoot up" a Planned Parenthood -- the third person arrested for threatening violence against the health care provider this...
Chris Evert: Winning US Open isn't best thing for Coco Gauff
ESPN analyst and six-time U.S. Open champion Chris Evert talks with The Post’s Justin Terranova about last year’s controversial final, Serena Williams’ chances this year and taking things slow with...
Ryan Kalil's 'savvy vet stuff' impressing new Jets teammates
Jets defensive lineman Leonard Williams lined up against new center Ryan Kalil this week and got a surprise. “He like snaps the ball and hits at the same exact time,”...
Panthers' Cam Newton exits game with injury
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton left Thursday night's exhibition game against New England in the first quarter with a foot injury. The team announced that he would...
George Washington Bridge temporarily shut down after report of pipe bomb
A report of a pipe bomb shut down the upper level of the George Washington Bridge in both directions for about two hours on Thursday evening before police determined it...
Top law firm Weil Gotshal botched millions in pay for bankers
Two powerful Wall Street investment bankers could be on the hook for millions of dollars in back taxes and penalties after one of the world’s most prestigious law firms botched...
Pitbull owner charged with murder after dog fatally mauls 9-year-old girl
A Detroit man's three pitbulls escaped from his yard and mauled a 9-year-old girl to death this week -- and the owner was charged with the girl's murder on Thursday,...
New York's 'red flag' gun-control measure goes into effect this weekend
New York’s “red flag” law goes into effect Saturday, making the Empire State the 17th to put the gun-control measure in place. The regulations prevent people who show signs of...
Why the photo-obsessed will love the next generation of iPhones
Apple fans will soon have three new iPhones to choose from. The Cupertino, Calif., tech giant is gearing up to unveil a trio of new models at its annual product...
How the 'no snitches’ code feeds gun violence in NYC
On Tuesday, our city reeled as four senseless shootings claimed five lives in just 24 hours. The fatalities, which spanned from Jamaica, Queens to Coney Island, Brooklyn, were a reminder...
Manufacturing slowdown, Fed mess stall market rally
Wall Street’s recent efforts to rally following last week’s recession scare were thwarted Thursday by a bevy of bad news, including the first signs of a manufacturing slowdown in 10...
Daniel Jones impresses once again
CINCINNATI — Like everyone else, Eli Manning got to learn a little more about Daniel Jones this week during the Baker Mayfield affair, as the Browns quarterback basically insinuated that...
Doctor who performed brain studies for sex cult Nxivm loses his license
The doctor who performed controversial brain studies for the sex cult Nxivm had his license revoked by the New York State Health Department, a report said Thursday. Dr. Brandon Porter,...
Widow's bid to reverse parole of cop killer Herman Bell denied
A state appellate court turned down the request of a murdered cop’s widow to reconsider parole for Herman Bell, who was convicted of killing her husband and another NYPD officer...
Cal State Fullerton suspect arrested for fatal stabbing of co-worker
A Cal State Fullerton staffer was arrested in the fatal stabbing of his co-worker after spending two days on the run, police said Thursday. Chuyen Vo, 51, was cuffed at...
Gennady Golovkin is done chasing Canelo Alvarez trilogy
Gennady “GGG” Golovkin is done with Saul “Canelo” Alvarez. Done with chasing him for a third fight and done with the frustration of reliving their past two fights. “I was...
Spanish police bust pervert accused of snapping over 500 up-skirt photos
A serial perv who allegedly snapped hundreds of up-skirt photos was busted by Spanish authorities who tracked online activity to catch him in the act, a report said. The Spanish...
US Open still goes through the Big 3
Andy Roddick says he wonders sometimes if he retired too soon seven years ago at age 30. After all, he’s seen the “Big 3’’ continue their excellence well into their...
Packers, Raiders forced to play preseason game on 80-yard field
Hold all your Canadian exchange rate jokes, please. Thursday's Packers-Raiders matchup in Winnipeg, Manitoba, took place on an 80-yard field after the Raiders voiced concerns over patched goal-post holes in...
WWE stars get engaged
Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch are now a tag team for life. Lynch, whose real name is Rebecca Quin, announced the WWE superstars’ engagement on social media Thursday night. The...
Santigold on living the legend of Afropunk: 'I feel like an OG'
Santigold is back in Brooklyn to perform with her people — and her fellow punk rockers. The 14th annual Afropunk festival closes out the summer at Fort Greene’s Commodore Barry...
MLB bans players from Venezuelan league
Major League Baseball players will be barred from playing in a Venezuela’s winter league because of economic sanctions against the country. Earlier this month, President Trump issued a wide-ranging ban...
Mary J. Blige and Nas dish on 25 years of highs and lows together
When Mary J. Blige met Nas — having both risen up from the New York projects to become hip-hop heroes — it was a case of game recognizing game, real...
Yankees carry big weapon into possible World Series preview
OAKLAND, Calif. — The schedule calls for Yankees fans to start dreaming of a World Series preview. The circumstances might cause them to reflect backward, rather than forward, on an...
Football teams have reached out to Carli Lloyd after 55-yard field goal
Hey Jets, were you watching? Because Carli Lloyd is listening. Days after the USWNT star went viral for kicking field goals at a joint Eagles-Ravens practice, Lloyd said she's had...
Diocese of Brooklyn hit with wave of Child Victims Act suits
Two more alleged victims came forward on Thursday with decades-old accusations against the Diocese of Brooklyn that they suffered sexual abuse by clergy and other church employees when they were...
'Hadestown' star Reeve Carney brings musician siblings into spotlight
Clearly, the Carney family talent pool didn't stop with "Honeymooners" star Art Carney — or even with his great-nephew, “Hadestown” star Reeve Carney. The latest generation of the clan —...
8-year-old boy mauled by mountain lion while playing outside his home
A mountain lion left an 8-year-old boy with serious injuries when the beast attacked the child while he was playing outside his home in Colorado, officials said. The animal pounced...
Don’t toss our gains against ISIS down the drain
Uh-oh: ISIS is back — and it’s regaining strength in Iraq and Syria. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo acknowledged that Tuesday, following a similar report by the inspector general for...
Dying man who told cops 'F--k you' may have been targeted at weekend house party
Police are investigating whether the killing of a Brooklyn man — who told cops "f—k you, son!" as he lay dying — is connected to a shooting last week at...
The economy’s fine, so why shouldn’t Team Trump try to keep it that way?
Claims by Democrats that the economy is on the brink of disaster may be a load of wishful thinking, but that doesn’t mean the White House shouldn’t be looking at...
Jets may already have cure for their cornerback woes
For all of positive mojo emanating from this Jets training camp, with the new coaching staff headed by Adam Gase having injected instant energy to a franchise that had been...
Mets growing confident in their newfound Citi Field advantage
Welcome to the new Citi Field, where wild jersey-ripping celebrations, the home team mashing and, most importantly, wins have become the norm. As the Mets chase down a playoff spot...
NY schools bomb out again — even if officials pretend otherwise
State test results for third- through eighth-grade public school students are out, and once again, New Yorkers will be disappointed. Statewide, more than half the kids flunked yet again: Just...
Trump better hope voters don’t tire of all the drama
We are in Week Two of President Trump and Anthony Scaramucci, his communications director of six days, feuding on Twitter and cable TV. The Trump-Scaramucci smackdown has, at times, distracted...
Mary J. Blige and Nas remember losing their radio virginity
Their songs have been spun countless times on the radio over the years, but Mary J. Blige and Nas — co-headlining the Royalty tour at Barclays Center on Wednesday —...
50 Shades of Red Face: College kid accidentally reveals kinky cuffs to mom
Her face is fifty shades of red. A California college student was embarrassed beyond belief when she sent her mom a photo of her new bedroom —and forgot to remove...
Left-wing activists trying to hijack kids’ minds with ‘ethnic studies’
President Trump said last week that “we are all Americans. We all share the same home” and “the same heart.” He warned that “radical Democrats are trying to tear this...
Michael Avenatti's lawyer plans to subpoena Nike ahead of extortion trial
A lawyer for firebrand attorney Michael Avenatti said Thursday that he plans to subpoena Nike ahead of his client's upcoming extortion trial — but balked when asked if his sights...
Conor McGregor owns up to viral pub punch: 'That's not who I am'
Conor McGregor expressed contrition in his first public statement since video of the MMA fighter punching a man in a pub went viral last week. "I was in the wrong,"...
Ex-Met rooting for Pete Alonso to break his homer mark
Carlos Beltran won’t be sad to see the record he shares fall. In fact, the former Mets outfielder will be thrilled when Pete Alonso sets a new franchise mark for...
Why Irv Gotti is starring in 'Growing Up Hip Hop: New York'
The idea for Murder Inc. CEO Irv Gotti to co-star on We TV’s “Growing Up Hip Hop: New York” came from his son, Jonathan “JJ” Wilson Lorenzo — who appears...
Lenny Kravitz is still ripped, rocking and 'letting love rule'
It’s been 30 years since Lenny Kravitz first introduced his flower-child rock with “Let Love Rule,” his debut album released on Sept. 6, 1989. But the New York native is...
Russia sends robot into space to test out new booster rocket
Russia has sent a humanoid robot to the International Space Station as part of tests on a new rocket that is expected to replace the current vehicle.
Our fantasy football experts debate running back options
Each week leading up to the NFL season, Fantasy Madman Drew Loftis and Roto Rage Jarad Wilk will debate which of two fantasy options is the better draft pick. This...
'Forbidden Broadway' is back to skewer Cher, Bette Midler, 'Tootsie'
Brace yourself, theater people: Gerard Alessandrini, the merry skewer-er of all that you do, is coming back with “Forbidden Broadway: The Next Generation.” A New York institution since 1982, “Forbidden...
Proud Boys leader admits rallies all about brawling, costing 'millions'
Proud Boys rallies are all about brawling with anti-fascists and wasting the public's money, the group's leader has been caught on video admitting. The video was posted by Huffpost.com on...
Movie theaters are ripping you off as much as greedy airlines
Please select your seat. Would you like more degrees of recline? How about a hot meal or early seating? Such choices were once the domain of increasingly greedy airlines, with...
St. John's lands commitment from 'electric' homegrown guard
The coaching staff changed, but Posh Alexander’s feelings towards St. John’s didn’t. The Queens school presented him with his first scholarship offer way back in eighth grade. It was the...
An obituary for 'RHONY' after Bethenny Frankel's departure
RIP: 2008-2019.
Bride vows to 'crawl down' aisle before letting brain tumor stop wedding
Their dream wedding was quickly turning into a nightmare. “I was going to crawl down that aisle before I had to use the walker,” Christina Anderson tells Today. “It was...
NYPD cop tried to collect insurance on 'stolen' BMW that was found torched
An NYPD cop tried to collect insurance money on a BMW he said was stolen -- but was busted for fraud when it turned out the car had gone up...
2020 will disappoint everyone and other commentary
Libertarian: 2020 Will Disappoint Everyone Americans are “vastly more interested” in the 2020 presidential election than we were in 2016, Nick Gillespie notes at Reason, and we are also “convinced...
Sean Spicer pumped for 'Dancing With the Stars'
Former White House spokesman Sean Spicer will approach “Dancing with the Stars” much like he did the challenge of national politics in America’s hyper-partisan environment. “We may or may not...
City expands program to get homeless off subways and into shelters
The city is expanding a program to get unruly homeless people off the subway and into shelters from Manhattan to all five boroughs, officials announced Thursday. The program, which launched...
The Royals gave up a day off to lose to the Red Sox in 12 minutes
Talk about an off day. The Kansas City Royals flew from Baltimore into Boston on Wednesday, forfeiting their day off ahead of a weekend series in Cleveland, to finish off...
I wanted to hate Popeyes' chicken sandwich, but damn it, it's good
I was ready — make that itching — to laugh off Popeyes' brand-new chicken sandwich. The Twitter war between Popeyes and its competitors over bragging rights alone was enough to...
Graphic video shows moment man crushed stepping out of elevator
One of every New Yorker’s worst nightmares played out Thursday morning when a Kips Bay man was crushed to death by an elevator in his luxury high-rise as his horrified...
President Jair Bolsonaro: Brazil can't afford to fight Amazon fires
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro says his country can't afford to fight the massive blazes raging across the Amazon rainforest. Bolsonaro, who was elected last year, has faced criticism for not...
Butt-Con: The wildest scenes at NYC's 'Holey Experience'
Nothing fell through the cracks at this event.
Cops bust man for allegedly murdering teen at Queens house party
Cops busted the man wanted in connection to the murder of an 18-year-old in Queens, who was one of the five people shot dead in a 24-hour period in New...
Catholic-haters have just convicted an innocent cardinal
By a 2-to-1 vote, an Australian appellate court this week dismissed George Cardinal Pell’s appeal of his conviction on five counts of “historic” child sexual abuse. For Pell’s supporters, the...
Michael Jackson's former publicist says singer is the real victim and 'deserves better'
“I don’t think any of us has been a greater victim than Michael Jackson,” publicist Raymone Bain said at a press conference in a glitzy DC hotel ballroom that bellowed with the...
Dykstra ready to schmear the floor with Bagel Guy in insane press conference
That's a low blow! Tempers boiled over Thursday in Philadelphia when troubled Mets great Lenny Dykstra met his future boxing opponent -- woman-hating "Bagel Boss" guy Chris Morgan. The pint-sized...
10-year-old girl honored for organ donations that will save six lives
A heroic little girl received the first-ever honor walk at Valley Children’s Hospital in Madera, California. Ten-year-old Francine Salazar died after injuries suffered from a car accident in her family’s...
Theater legend Hal Prince leaves behind at least $5.2 million
Harold “Hal” Prince, the famed American theater producer and director who passed away July 31, left behind at least $5.2 million to a trust, according to his newly revealed will....
Missing Cipriani Dolci chef found dead in Queens hostel
The missing head chef at the ritzy Cipriani Dolci restaurant has been found dead in a Queens rooming house, police said Thursday. Andrea Zamperoni, 33, was found at the Kamway...
Los Angeles toddler rescued after parents' murder-suicide: cops
A 2-year-old girl was found unharmed in her Los Angeles home after her parents died in an apparent murder-suicide, police said. The toddler was inside the Sun Valley home Monday...
How we can make up for the Naomi Osaka injustice at US Open
As a sporting city, we almost always get this stuff right. When we gather in one of our buildings, old or new, we know how to rock its walls and...
South Korea to scrap North Korea intelligence-sharing pact with Japan
The arrangement was designed to share information on the threat posed by North Korea and its missile and nuclear activities.
Ruben Tejada DFA'd as Mets return lasts all of a week
Ruben Tejada's Mets return lasted about a week. The team announced Thursday it designated Tejada for assignment, eight days after it called him up and he played his first game...
Walmart to renovate and reopen El Paso store with mass shooting memorial
The El Paso Walmart where 22 people were gunned down earlier this month is set to reopen after a renovation that will include the installation of a memorial for the...
Environmental groups sue to block Trump Endangered Species Act rollback
More than half a dozen environmental groups filed a lawsuit this week against the Trump administration for its purported attempt to weaken the Endangered Species Act.
USTA accused of cheating city out of $300K ahead of US Open
What a racket! The United States Tennis Association cheated the city out of more than $300,000 in rent by under-reporting its revenues by at least $31 million, according to a...
Giants draft risk is running out of time to prove himself
CINCINNATI – There is an old saying around NFL teams that you cannot make the club from the tub. The roster survival rate for players that spend more time getting...
Doing housework could substantially lower risk of 'early death,' study says
Doing light physical activity such as cooking or washing dishes each day is enough to substantially lower the risk of early death, a study suggests. Researchers say people can raise...
'Crazy cat ladies' are a catty fake stereotype and I'm living proof
There's nothing wrong with my purrsonality.
Purple Rolls-Royce hits and kills pedestrian in London
A 66-year-old pedestrian reportedly was struck and killed by a purple Rolls-Royce in central London early Thursday. The man was hit around 3 a.m. by the Rolls-Royce Wraith in Westminster...
Elderly man reports own murder-suicide to cops
An elderly man called 911 to report that he'd killed his wife — before taking his own life in an apparent murder-suicide in Suffolk County on Thursday, police and law...
NJ murder victim was stabbed multiple times by co-worker: court docs
A New Jersey accountant has been charged in the fatal stabbing of his co-worker — after asking colleagues questions about whether people get arrested based on “circumstantial evidence,” according to...
Brooklyn teacher gets 4 years for sexually abusing 14-year-old student
A Brooklyn middle school teacher, who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a 14-year-old student multiple times on school grounds, was sentenced to four years behind bars Thursday.
AOC slammed for calling the Electoral College a racist 'scam'
Republicans have ripped Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for calling the Electoral College a racist “scam” that favors mostly white and rural states at the expense of those with large minority populations....
Ex-porn star Jenni Lee found living homeless in Las Vegas tunnel
A down-on-her-luck porn star has been found living in a massive tunnel that stretches for miles underneath the Las Vegas Strip. The filthy, gaunt-looking woman -- identified in reports as...
Mets' Noah Syndergaard will stay hot: Take the Under
The Cleveland Indians and New York Mets are two of just four teams in the majors that entered Wednesday with at least 24 wins since the All-Star break, and they...
Planned Parenthood warns of 'public health crisis' after forced withdrawal from Title X
“We believe there will be a public health crisis created by this denial of care,” said Sarah Stoesz, the Minnesota-based president of Planned Parenthood North Central States. “It’s a very...
ESPN International hit with layoffs amid shifting resources
ESPN is undergoing layoffs in its international division, sources have told The Post. The layoffs and reorganization are expected to impact more than 30 employees, the majority of whom are...
Track star and model found dead on roadside after she went for a jog
Russian athlete Margarita Plavunova has been found dead on the side of the road while out jogging during a training session. The champion hurdler, 25, was discovered in the Morshansky...
Over half of NYC kids can't handle basic English, math on state tests
More than half of city school kids still can't handle basic math or English, even though this year's state exams scores ticked up slightly, according to state data released Thursday....
Hunter’s bones turned to 'mush' after alligator attacked him
Justin Perchalski was taking part in a night hunt at a swamp near his home in Palm Bay, Florida, when an alligator tried to drag him out of his boat...
8-year-old takes parents' car for 87-mph joyride on the Autobahn
He should have stuck to his Hot Wheels. An 8-year-old German boy took his parents' Volkswagen Golf on a late-night joyride on the Autobahn, hitting speeds of 87 miles per...
Why you'll no longer find 'convicted felons' in San Francisco
"Convicted felons" may be getting a makeover in San Francisco. Under a new resolution by the city's Board of Supervisors -- which voted to use "person-first" language in the criminal...
Justin Verlander orders Astros to bar Detroit reporter over grudge
At Justin Verlander’s request, the Astros blocked a Detroit Free Press reporter from his post-game media session Wednesday night. On Thursday, Verlander explained why, labeling past behavior of the reporter,...
Even against the Bengals, the Giants can't get respect
What do the New York Giants have to do to earn market respect? Despite opening the 2019 preseason a perfect 2-0 straight up and against the spread (beating the Jets...
'It's nothing, you just ride 650 miles': 70-year-old wins Mongol Derby
This 70-year-old retiree, Bob Long, spent months training for the Mongol Derby. He studied and practiced with previous years’ winners before attempting the grueling horse race, which takes place over...
Former cheerleader accused of killing her newborn will face trial next month
Brooke Skylar Richardson, 20, will face trial Sept. 3 on murder charges in the death of her baby.
The fat in the cat: This huge 'CHONK' of a feline is looking for a new home
An enormously fat cat who could pass for a mini-tiger needs a home — and he ain’t lion! BeeJay — who at 26 pounds weighs more than some bobcats —...
Drunken woman says 'YOLO' after demolishing beau's truck with bat: cops
A soused Indiana woman demolished her boyfriend’s truck with a softball bat, threatened to burn down his home — and then laughed on the way to jail, saying “YOLO,” deputies...
Shocking Serena Williams twist in US Open draw
Serena Williams’ first U.S. Open match since her infamous meltdown in the 2018 final will be against a familiar rival – Maria Sharapova. Williams, the No. 8 seed, is coming...
'Ouch, f--k': Ronda Rousey shares how she nearly lost finger
No one should ever doubt Ronda Rousey's toughness. The UFC and WWE star revealed the details of how she nearly lost her left middle finger in a crazy accident while...
Beloved bus driver laid to rest in school bus casket
Devoted school bus driver David Wright left this world in the vehicle he was committed to driving while alive. On Sunday, the 76-year-old was buried in a bright yellow custom...
20 jail workers subpoenaed in Jeffrey Epstein suicide probe
The investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s death has intensified, with as many as 20 correctional staffers getting slapped with grand-jury subpoenas, according to a report. Among the jailers called on the...
Totino's epic new snack mix packs in pizza rolls, tots and garlic bites
Chex Mix is cancelled.
38 former students sue Yeshiva University over alleged sex abuse
After years of failed attempts to sue Yeshiva University, 38 former students who say they were sexually abused by three rabbis and other school staff decades ago can now seek...
Cops search for Bronx pastor accused of kissing 11-year-old girl
Cops are searching for a Bronx pastor who is accused of kissing an 11-year-old girl during a music lesson, police and law enforcement sources said Thursday. The clergyman — who...
Trump honors Celtics legend Bob Cousy at White House
President Trump awarded Boston Celtics legend and native New Yorker Bob Cousy the Presidential Medal of Freedom Thursday afternoon at the White House — the nation’s highest civilian honor. The...
All passengers make it out of fiery plane crash alive
All 10 people aboard a small jet plane that went up in flames when it crashed just off the runway at a California airport made it out alive, reports said....
Iconic Marilyn Monroe outfits expected to fetch up to $80K on auction block
The auction will feature some of Marilyn Monroe's most dazzling pieces from such films as 1953's “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,” 1954's "River of No Return" and 1955's “There’s No Business Like...
Overstock CEO resigns after admitting ties to Clinton probe, Russian spy
An outspoken CEO known for rocking the boat resigned Thursday after the fallout from his romantic relationship with a Russian spy proved too much for investors to bear. Patrick Byrne,...
Famed Brooklyn pizzeria Di Fara is back open for business
The dough is flying again at Di Fara — thanks to a guy who knows a little something about dough. The iconic Brooklyn pizza joint reopened Thursday after the owners of...
Jim Harbaugh takes 'cheaters' dig at SEC
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh is at it again, making no friends with his comments. In his upcoming book, “Overtime: Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines at the Crossroads of College...
Brooks Koepka: The 'funny' story behind sexy snap with Jena Sims
There's more to the story behind Brooks Koepka's sexy beach snap with girlfriend Jena Sims.
Jerry Jones' son fires new shot in scorching Zeke feud
The jabs continue as Ezekiel Elliott's holdout drags on. One day, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is taking a shot at Elliott, the next Elliott's agent is returning fire, and now...
Ex-teammate tries to untangle LeBron from Carmelo exile talk
LeBron James has only so much power. He’s not the Lakers general manager. He can’t force the team to sign Carmelo Anthony. And according to former NBA player and James...
US olympic track hopeful stops showing up for drug tests
Two people familiar with the case tell The Associated Press that gold-medal sprint contender Christian Coleman’s Olympic prospects could be in jeopardy after three missed drug tests. The case is...
Co-worker arrested for murder of woman during her lunch break
A New Jersey man has been arrested in the murder of his 26-year-old co-worker, more than two months after she was found dead in her apartment, prosecutors said Thursday. Kenneth...
Patriots star safety faces cocaine indictment
New England Patriots safety Patrick Chung faces felony charges of possessing cocaine, the Belknap County Attorney's office confirmed Thursday. Chung, 32, was not arrested at the time of the June...
Sarah Huckabee Sanders is joining Fox News
Ex-White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders will join Fox News as a contributor focusing on political commentary and analysis for assorted shows on the cable network. Sanders, who left the...
'50 Shades of Orange' star says he was denied mortgage for buying illegal tanning drugs
A British tanning addict who once appeared in a TV documentary claimed that he’s been denied a mortgage -- because he injects himself with an illegal drug to look like...
Meet the young GOP congressional hopeful who calls herself the anti-AOC
A conservative young Latina from Illinois is running for Congress as the anti-AOC. Republican Catalina Lauf, 26, who is hoping to snag a Democratic-held seat outside Chicago, supports President Trump’s...
The Obamas are buying this $15M Martha's Vineyard estate
Barack and Michelle Obama are close to buying a massive Martha's Vineyard estate. TMZ reports that the former president and first lady are in escrow -- aka in contract to...
Authorities ban single-use plastics from Mount Everest
There's no great future in plastics -- at least atop Mount Everest, Nepalese authorities said Thursday. Soft drink bottles and other single-use plastics less than 0.03 millimeters thick won’t be...
Suspect in Ole Miss student slaying requests psych evaluation
The man accused of gunning down Ole Miss student Ally Kostial has requested a psychological evaluation. Brandon Theesfeld, 22, of Texas, appeared in court Thursday on murder charges in the...
'I-95 Killer' set to be executed in Florida
A Florida serial killer who targeted older, gay men in a months-long killing rampage 25 years ago is set to be executed. Gary Ray Bowles, 57, is scheduled to die...
One Eli Manning gift that will be hard for Daniel Jones to replicate
CINCINNATI — The boobirds on draft night didn’t faze him. The two fumbles in the second preseason game didn’t faze him. Baker Mayfield volunteering that he couldn’t believe that Daniel...
Conservative radio host Joe Walsh may run against Trump
Joe Walsh, a conservative radio host who served one term as an Illinois congressman, is inching toward challenging President Trump in a Republican primary. "I'm strongly, strongly considering it. That's...
What a 20 million-year-old monkey skull reveals about the evolution of human brains
A rare, palm-size, 20 million-year-old fossil skull from an extinct monkey that was discovered high in the Andes Mountains is helping researchers learn more about the evolution of the human...
America's pumpkin spice obsession is insane
The vast majority of Americans love pumpkin spice so much that they'd be willing to sign a petition to allow the flavor to be available throughout the year, according to...
'Queer Eye' fans trash Karamo for calling Sean Spicer a 'sweet guy'
The controversial choice of former White House press secretary Sean Spicer for this season of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” already caused longtime host Tom Bergeron to speak out, calling...
Spain issues international health alert for listeria outbreak from pork
Spain has issued international health alerts in light of a widening outbreak of listeria from pork meat that has affected 150 people and killed one person.
Bison stampede terrorizes family trapped in car
A buffalo stampede terrified this family vacationing in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. Watch as one buffalo hits the rental car windshield with its horn. "I can’t believe we didn’t...
Ms. Nevada: I was stripped of beauty crown because I support Trump
The pro-Trump winner of Ms. Nevada 2019 claims she was stripped of her title -- and kicked out of the upcoming Ms. America pageant -- for supporting conservative views in...
Luis Castillo's lawyer demands to know 'next step' after drug accusation
A lawyer for ex-Mets infielder Luis Castillo has demanded his client receive an apology from authorities in the Dominican Republic after he was implicated in a massive, international drug-trafficking ring....
What's the story with that bizarre cleaning alert on new Apple Card?
It's a delicate snowflake.
New Jersey McDonald's worker burned by smoldering dollar bill
A McDonald’s worker in New Jersey was reportedly injured when she was handed a smoldering dollar bill from a drive-thru customer.
Judge: I wish I could 'castrate' perv who recorded kids with secret cameras
If the law allowed, an Oklahoma judge would "castrate" a perv accused of secretly recording a "staggering" number of victims -- including children and teens -- in their homes, she...
Man fights off subway attacker in wild video as bystanders watch
A little help here? A man was sucker-punched by a stranger on a busy Brooklyn subway platform — and fellow straphangers just whipped out their phones to record the melee...
California gun traffickers used Snapchat to sell illegal firearms
A 22-year-old man allegedly used Snapchat to market illegal firearms from Nevada to potential customers in California’s Bay Area -- but was caught when one of his ads reached an...
Larsa Pippen denies Ben Simmons rumors: 'He dated my BFF's sister'
Pippen took to Instagram to address a report about her and Kendall Jenner's ex, Ben Simmons.
Critics say 'It Chapter 2' starring Bill Hader deserves an Oscar
It isn't often that critics go nuts over a sequel — or a sequel to a horror movie, for that matter. But early praise for "It Chapter 2," which will...
Fantasy football: Where you should be drafting Josh Gordon
The penultimate week of the NFL preseason is here. With only two weeks to go before the Packers and Bears kickoff, mock drafts are quickly becoming real drafts. Keep an...
Kevin Durant tweetstorm is latest twist in absurd NBA controversy
The NBA never ceases to amaze. Even in the dog days of summer, social media can be buzzing about the silliest of things, and the latest controversy is centered on...
Man crushed to death when elevator in NYC building suddenly falls
A man was crushed to death by a malfunctioning elevator at a Manhattan luxury high-rise rental building Thursday morning, authorities and law enforcement sources said. The freak incident occurred just...
New Zealand Parliament speaker holds, feeds lawmaker's baby at debate
New Zealand’s Parliament speaker cradled and bottle-fed another lawmaker’s infant son as he presided over a debate this week -- warming hearts in the room and on social media when...
A Yellowstone supervolcano eruption could 'lead to human extinction'
The eruption of a “supervolcano” underneath Yellowstone National Park would be like nothing humanity has ever seen, according to an op-ed from The New York Times. There are 20 supervolcanoes...
Cubs vs. Giants: Playing at Wrigley makes Chicago the play
Enough! Jill Biden wants Democrats to stand behind the best man for the job. “This is about winning back the Oval Office. Maybe you have to swallow a little bit...
NYPD commish fires back at union boss over Pantaleo firing backlash
The NYPD's top cop spoke publicly Thursday for the first time since announcing his decision to terminate embattled Officer Daniel Pantaleo -- firing back at a police union boss who...
Grisly details emerge in cannibalistic killing of woman after she broke up with beau
An Indiana madman accused of killing his ex-girlfriend and eating parts of her body -- including her heart and brain -- savagely mutilated the woman after she ended their relationship...
Bears dragged nine innocent kickers into their ongoing nightmare
The Bears are apparently re-living one nightmare play over and over again — and took prospective kickers down with them. Sports Illustrated detailed the Bears' bizarre search for a kicker...
Jeffrey Epstein reportedly ordered more marriages to keep women in sex ring
Jeffrey Epstein directed at least three separate marriages between women in his sex trafficking operation -- as part of an attempt to keep non-citizen members of his entourage working for...
Fotis Dulos wants teen sons to have their own attorneys
The estranged husband of missing Connecticut mom Jennifer Dulos wants their two oldest sons to have their own attorneys, according to a new report. Fotis Dulos asked for legal representation...
Iceland prime minister won't be there during Pence's visit
Icelandic Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir said that she won’t be around when Vice President Mike Pence visits the country next month. The leader of the Nordic nation has planned for...
Officials let Jeffrey Epstein spend time at Palm Beach mansion during jail sentence
Jeffrey Epstein's controversial plea deal in Florida was even more lenient than initially believed -- thanks to sheriff's officials who allowed the convicted sex offender to return to his Palm...
At least 8 jail staffers told not to leave Epstein alone in cell — but did anyway
At least eight jail staffers were aware that strict instructions had been given not to leave Jeffrey Epstein alone in his cell — but the order apparently was ignored in...
5 sporty ways to win the weekend
Swing into a pop-up parkour event on a Manhattan rooftop. The 15,000-square-foot obstacle course is just one of five sporty ways to win the weekend of Aug. 23-25. Host Maria...
British consulate staffer held in China for soliciting prostitute: report
A staffer at the British Consulate General in Hong Kong has been detained in China for “solicitation of prostitution,” according to a state-backed newspaper. The Chinese Foreign Ministry confirmed Wednesday...
Prevent prying eyes from stealing your info by getting a VPN
You don’t go around spilling your private information in the real world, so why would you let it happen in the virtual world?
Why it could take years to sort out Jeffrey Epstein's will
It could take years to pry open disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein’s will and dole out damages among his dozens of accusers, experts say. Epstein’s will, with its newly created, $577...
Investigators still haven't raided Jeffrey Epstein's New Mexico ranch
Jeffrey Epstein's multimillion-dollar Zorro Ranch in New Mexico -- where he's alleged to have sexually abused multiple victims -- still hasn't been searched by investigators, a new report said. The...
Attorney general tries to tamp down Epstein suicide conspiracy theories
Attorney General William Barr said Wednesday that he has seen no evidence to contradict the determination that Jeffrey Epstein died of suicide by hanging -- despite “irregularities” at the jail...
The disturbing loophole that got Jeffrey Epstein dropped from New Mexico sex offender registry
Jeffrey Epstein was removed from the sex offender registry in New Mexico, thanks to a loophole, according to a new report. The multimillionaire pedophile registered as a sex offender in...
89-year-old dance teacher not afraid to ream out his pupils
“Sometimes I say I’m too honest. I hurt people’s feelings,” Ned Williams Jr. admitted. But that hasn’t stopped the 89-year-old dance instructor from telling it like it is. He’ll curse...
The position battles to watch in Giants-Bengals game
Three things to watch when the Giants take on the Bengals in their third preseason game Thursday night: Running with a purpose Running backs Paul Perkins and Rod Smith are...
It's amazing how far J.D. Davis has come from Astros afterthought
Early in spring training, there was some thought J.D. Davis could begin the year at Triple-A Syracuse. Now, it’s hard to envision the Mets without him. The converted outfielder was...
Cardinals' Kyler Murray has another big weapon now
The Arizona Cardinals have another potential big-play threat to their new-look offense. The team announced on Wednesday night it had signed veteran receiver Michael Crabtree to a one-year contract, adding...
J.A. Happ not leaving the Yankees with many options
“I haven’t seen anything like this since the Anita Bryant concert.” — Dr. Rumack, “Airplane!” OAKLAND, Calif. — What to do now with J.A. Happ, in the wake of his...
Where Mets' Jeff McNeil stands regarding hamstring injury
Jeff McNeil had another active day Wednesday, taking batting practice with the first group of hitters, fielding ground balls at second base and shagging fly balls in center field. “It...
Drugged-up man busted after trying to use gauze, Band-Aids to fix flat tires: cops
It's gonna take more than a Band-Aid to patch up this mess. A man under the influence of drugs in California tried to use gauze and Band-Aids to patch up...
Daniel Jones ready to take his show on the road
CINCINNATI — There are plenty of new experiences for any rookie going through the preseason for the first time. For Daniel Jones, a charter flight on the team plane for...
Spacewalking NASA astronauts add parking spot to space station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Spacewalking astronauts added another parking spot to the International Space Station on Wednesday. NASA astronauts Nick Hague and Andrew Morgan successfully installed a docking port delivered...
Yankees fail in all the big spots in another loss to A's
OAKLAND, Calif. — They had not come all the way back from an early ditch that J.A. Happ and Chad Green had lowered them into. Yet the Yankees had runners...
Why Yankees' Brett Gardner had to sit out again
OAKLAND, Calif. — Brett Gardner was out of the lineup for a second straight game Wednesday night because of an in-grown toenail on his right big toe. “Better,’’ Gardner said...
Defendant sucker-punches his attorney in Arizona courtroom
A defendant standing trial on allegations of attacking a corrections officer sucker-punched his attorney in an Arizona courtroom after the judge ordered him to leave, according to a report. The...
Former youth swim team photographer charged with child molestation
MENLO PARK, Calif. — A former youth swim team photographer arrested last month on suspicion of molesting boys has been charged with sexual assault in Northern California after authorities say...
German city offers $1.1M to whoever proves it doesn't exist
BERLIN — A German city that's been the subject of a long-running online light-hearted conspiracy theory claiming it doesn't really exist is offering big bucks to whoever proves that's true....