September 5, 2019
Heartbreaking pic shows 4 presumed victims of California boat fire on vacation
This now-heartbreaking photo shows two Apple executives, their teen daughter, and the daughter's friend diving in the waters off Venezuela on a Thanksgiving family vacation last year -- just ten...
Packers top Bears in ugly NFL opener
CHICAGO — Aaron Rodgers doesn't have to lay waste to a defense to enjoy Packers football. He sure had a good time seeing what his guys on the other side...
Ezekiel Elliott contract causes another Cowboys dog-and-pony show
FRISCO, Texas — Another day around the Cowboys, another dog-and-pony show. The day after the Cowboys came to contract terms with running back Ezekiel Elliott, who spoke to reporters after...
Details emerge about man who tossed milk at NYPD cops
Details are starting to emerge about the cop-hating Bronx milk-thrower, who apparently doesn’t even live at the building where the incident took place — nor was he drinking the milk....
TSA had its 9 busiest days ever this summer
WASHINGTON — The Transportation Security Administration says the nine busiest days in its history occurred this summer as travelers jammed airports. TSA Acting Deputy Administrator Patricia Cogswell said Thursday that...
AFC West preview and predictions: Patrick Mahomes leads Chiefs' charge
Post columnist Mark Cannizzaro breaks down each team and every division in the NFC as part of our2019 NFL preview: 1. Kansas City Chiefs Coach: Andy Reid 2018 record: 12-4...
Marlins pitcher Ks younger brother in his big-league debut
Oh, brother! Marlins lefty reliever Brian Moran struck out his brother, Colin, in the pitcher’s major league debut during Thursday night’s game against the Pirates. The 30-year-old, who starred at...
Howie Rose became 'Sunday Night Baseball' escape plan
Sunday, in its most magnanimous act since it began in 1979, ESPN presented Howie Rose Appreciation Night. It began when the first inning of the Mets-Phillies game ended with Corey...
Jeffrey Katzenberg’s video startup Quibi loses Janice Min
A second top executive of Hollywood mogul Jeffrey Katzenberg’s short-form video startup has abruptly left ahead of the company’s launch next year. Janice Min, best known for turning around trade...
Support for Total Wine & More is waning in Queens
A feisty group of mom-and-pop retailers and some flip-flopping legislators are trying to thwart one of the nation’s biggest wine and liquor chains from opening in Queens, The Post has...
Mock monk slaps phone from pic-taking man’s hand in Times Square
A flimflamming monk slapped the cellphone out of the hand of a New Jersey man Thursday when he tried to snap a pic of the faux friar in Times Square,...
Nets' sudden forward shortage could open door for Carmelo
The Nets have the world’s best power forward, but when camp opens later this month that position will be by far their biggest problem — with three of their four...
Jail where Jeffrey Epstein died has egregious history of security breaches
Bombshell Justice Department documents reveal that guards at the federal prison in Manhattan where child sex fiend Jeffrey Epstein hanged himself are notorious for not watching high-risk, high-profile inmates —...
Meredith Corp. stock drops after rough Time Inc. merger
A rocky integration of the Time Inc. titles, a lack of plans to sell its TV stations and lowered expectations for the year ahead had Wall Street turning negative on...
Longtime aide in Queens DA office entitled to $319K pension
It pays to prosecute crime. A former longtime top aide in the Queens District Attorney’s Office was entitled to receive a maximum pension of $319,494, according to a new report...
How 'Friends' went from 'bad reviews' to global phenomenon
In early 1994, NBC was desperate to secure the services of an actress for its new sitcom, then called “Friends Like Us.” The actress was a 25-year old named Jennifer...
The secret behind Pete Alonso's uncanny skillset
There is a lot more working for Pete Alonso than pure polar bear strength. His balanced swing has catapulted him to the major league home run lead with 45 as...
3-year-old girl dies in mom's arms after being misdiagnosed with constipation
A 3-year-old UK girl who was repeatedly misdiagnosed with constipation died from stomach cancer, according to a report. Aoife Flanagan-Gibb of Essex passed away July 7, just days after her...
A sexy Tom Hiddleston leads Broadway's 'Betrayal'
This a pretty low-key move for Loki. Tom Hiddleston, who plays the pale Marvel villain on-screen, is making his Broadway debut in an intimate, no-fuss revival of Harold Pinter’s “Betrayal,”...
Cops searching for couple accused of vandalizing sacred Native American site
Cops are looking for this pair of jerks who scrawled a heart and other graffiti at a sacred Native American site -- and then proudly posed for a selfie with...
Fotis Dulos’ girlfriend claims she helped him clean 'coffee spill' from truck
The woman charged alongside her boyfriend in the case of missing Connecticut mom Jennifer Dulos has admitted to cops that she helped him clean a truck — but she claims she...
Saquon Barkley not giving inch to Ezekiel Elliott in 'best' RB battle
Saquon Barkley has no problem with Ezekiel Elliott saying he believes he is the best running back in the NFL. That doesn’t mean he agrees with him. “I’m happy he...
Serena Williams has history in her sights after US Open semifinal win
One step from history. One win from tennis immortality — as if Serena Williams weren’t already there. Williams is onto Saturday’s U.S. Open final — and an opportunity to match...
The Rangers' future is already here
One can look to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan the next few days to catch a glimpse of the Rangers future. The annual Traverse City Tournament is set to start...
Jaguars and Texans will battle it out in AFC South
Post columnist Mark Cannizzaro breaks down each team and every division in the NFC as part of our 2019 NFL preview: 1. Jacksonville Jaguars Coach: Doug Marrone 2018 record: 5-11...
The left's ridiculous rage at Hudson Yards
A pair of CNN “town halls” on climate change for Democratic presidential candidates went on as scheduled Wednesday night at the cable channel’s Hudson Yards studios — no thanks to...
De Blasio proposes 'robot tax' in bid to boost failing 2020 campaign
Mayor Bill de Blasio hopes to inject new life into his sputtering 2020 presidential bid -- with a new "robot tax" he says can save American jobs. The plan, laid...
Britain's biggest danger isn't Brexit, it's a Jeremy Corbyn win
Tory Prime Minister Boris Johnson has, to his credit, seized the initiative in the battle over whether Britain will truly exit the EU, and on what terms. But no one...
Judge wants ‘mini trial’ in Dov Hikind’s Twitter block suit against AOC
The federal judge presiding over ex-Assemblyman Dov Hikind’s lawsuit against Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez -- for blocking him from her Twitter account -- wants lawyers in the case to duke it...
What AOC & co. get horribly wrong about Dorian and climate change
With Hurricane Dorian striking the Bahamas and the East Coast, the climate blame game is now in full swing again: Global-warming activists, newspaper columnists, TV commentators and politicians are drawing...
Brooklyn man who assaulted Rikers guard gets 25 to life for 2016 double homicide
A Brooklyn man who pleaded guilty to killing two men in Brownsville -- and who previously made headlines when he viciously assaulted a correction officer at Rikers Island for the...
Georgetown coach in college admissions scandal took side bribes
A former Georgetown University tennis coach accused of taking kickbacks in the college admissions scandal also accepted bribes independent of the scheme's ringleader, prosecutors charged Thursday. Gordon Ernst, who has...
Knicks fan David Stern has special Hall of Fame task
He is allowed to be a fan again, which makes David Stern’s sacred task Friday night so enjoyable. Always, hidden beneath the professional veneer and the formal burden of the...
Lester Holt spends 3 days locked inside 'notorious' prison for story
Lester Holt spends Friday’s hourlong “Dateline” episode (10 p.m. on NBC) locked up in a Louisiana prison with some of the country’s most dangerous inmates. Holt’s “incarceration” is part and...
30 charged in scheme to bribe Bay Area doctors for Medicare referrals
SAN FRANCISCO — Thirty people have been charged with a multimillion-dollar scheme that allegedly bribed doctors and others to steer Medicare patients to the largest home health care provider in...
'Ghost Ship' rave organizers found not guilty for deadly fire
The two men accused of turning an Oakland, California, warehouse into a death trap where 36 people died during a 2016 rave escaped criminal punishment on Thursday. Jurors deliberating since...
Pensions New York taxpayers can't afford
Another day, another shocking Empire Center revelation. Announcing the latest update to its SeeThroughNY database of New York public employee pensions, the watchdog flagged the city government retirees now scoring...
Why would Bill de Blasio ever come back to work?
No kid wants summer vacation to end, but New York’s children went back to school Thursday. The city’s biggest child, however, has decided to keep his summer fun going for...
Trump needs to take lead on universal background checks
Declared mentally unfit by the courts, Seth Ator couldn’t pass the background check to buy a gun. But he still managed to buy an assault-style rifle — and use it...
Jets can't afford another Trumaine Johnson nightmare
The Jets have to hope Trumaine Johnson’s return from injury goes better than the last time. Johnson is expected to play in Sunday’s season opener against the Bills after missing...
Ex-chief judge booed at council hearing over plan to close Rikers
The former chief state judge who chaired the independent commission that helped convince Mayor Bill de Blasio to push for the closure of the scandal-scarred Rikers Island jail complex got...
Mayor Pete Buttigieg talks politics and pizza in city tour with The Post
This is why he's New York's favorite mayor. Presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg, the mayor of South Bend, Ind., waxed poetic Thursday about the Big Apple as he joined The Post...
Vegan activist 'covered in blood' after being attacked by angry farmers
Being a vegan activist is apparently tough and dangerous work. Video posted on Instagram shows a woman -- who goes by the name "Mythical Mia" -- claiming to be "covered...
Trump honors NBA legend Jerry West with Medal of Freedom
President Trump on Thursday awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West during a ceremony in the Oval Office. The president, in his welcoming remarks,...
Possible motive revealed for teen accused of gunning down family
The Alabama teenager accused of gunning down his family of five had recently found out that his mother wasn't biologically related to him, his cousin said. Learning the family secret...
Senator demands NFL and Commish Roger Goodell get tough on domestic violence
Sen. Richard Blumenthal took a shot at the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell on Thursday, demanding that the league take a tougher stance on players charged with domestic violence. “The...
Jets primed for leap forward in AFC East
Post columnist Mark Cannizzaro breaks down each team and every division in the NFC as part of our 2019 NFL preview: 1. New England Patriots Coach: Bill Belichick 2018 record:...
Eli Manning finally has tools to show he's not the problem
“As soon as he got in the locker room, we realized he wasn’t a diva, he was very good at just wanting to be just one of the guys. He...
City councilman won't stop bad behavior despite charges, officials say
Councilman Andy King continued to retaliate against his staff and violate ethics rules following his indictment by the City Council's ethics committee, officials alleged Thursday. "It has come to our...
Staten Island lawyer went from cover of The Post to criminal
He went from the front page to the crime blotter. A Staten Island lawyer reached a career high when he starred on the cover of The Post for challenging another...
Ex-Cleveland Browns owner sued for chopping down protected LI trees
The former owner of the Cleveland Browns must cough up some serious green for hacking down roughly 100 trees on protected Long Island land, according to a lawsuit. The Peconic...
Whale of a tale: New 'beaked' whale species found off Japan coast
Pleasure to meet you, Berardius minimus. A strange-looking new species of whale has been discovered off the coast of Japan. Though it's similar to a previously known kind of whale...
Mystery 'noxious' odor is tormenting this Maryland town
There's a smell so strange wafting over this Maryland town — that it's keeping people awake. The mystery "noxious" odor permeating Cheverly since Tuesday evening has been so strong at...
Americans have become children — demanding, dependent and needy
As a population, it's exotic to the point of extinction, vanishing in plain sight: the American adult. As a trend, this has been gestating for at least the past decade,...
Anthony Mason and Sandy Kenyon have been BFFs since birth
CBS newsman Anthony Mason has worked for the network since 1986. His assignments often took him away from his native New York City — as London correspondent and Moscow bureau...
Booksellers blast Amazon's apology for early release of 'The Handmaid's Tale' sequel
Amazon on Thursday apologized for mailing copies of Margaret Atwood’s hotly anticipated sequel to “The Handmaid’s Tale” ahead of schedule — but independent booksellers are still crying foul. One book-selling...
Brooklyn BP has a new secret weapon in rat war
Rats all, folks. Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams on Thursday unveiled what he hopes will be the city's new secret weapon in the war on rats — plus the furry...
Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard whizzes through NYC traffic on Bird electric scooter
Star Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard took the future of the franchise into his hands Thursday -- whizzing through the streets of Manhattan on a Bird electric scooter with just his...
Fall music preview: Madonna, Global Citizen Festival and more
The boroughs are alive with the sound of music in the coming months. Here are The Post's picks for concerts and album releases to check out this fall: Madonna "Madame...
This is the Frank Ntilikina the Knicks want to see
Frank Ntilikina is finally fulfilling his potential. Of course, it’s just in China at the FIBA World Cup with the French national team against the likes of Germany, Jordan and...
More than a million New York City kids head back to school
More than a million city kids groggily pivoted from the beach back to books Thursday, as the nation's largest school system roared to life. Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools...
How Hollywood reinvented horror movies into hits
Horror? I barely know her! Since the release of Jordan Peele’s “Get Out” in 2017, the formerly niche, often schlocky genre has captivated mainstream audiences, garnering awards and acclaim in...
Charming Irish musical 'Sing Street' is on the road to Broadway
The theater world’s buzzing about two off-the-grid musicals that could make the leap to Broadway in the spring. The other week I reported on “The Wrong Man,” by singer-songwriter Ross...
Ranking the Yankees' preferred postseason matchups
If not for the meritocracy that rightly determines home-field advantage for baseball’s postseason, I’d take Aaron Boone aside early Friday afternoon and offer him some free advice: “Take the weekend...
Gov. Cuomo calls for lifetime ban on subway perverts
Gov. Andrew Cuomo called on the MTA to impose lifetime bans on serial subway sex offenders Thursday -- while praising the NYPD for busting a recidivist robber and pervert. Cuomo...
DOE still can't figure out how to get special needs girl to school
Thursday's start of the school year was another troubled one for an autistic Brooklyn girl, who last year missed the first full week of classes when the Department of Education...
How ESPN is trying to reboot Katie Nolan
Katie Nolan is receiving a reboot at ESPN. In its continuing effort to find the right fit for Nolan, who was a multimillion dollar signing in 2017, her weekly show...
ICE arrests 6 alleged illegal immigrants in sweeps across New York area
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in New York last week arrested six alleged illegal immigrants suspected of committing human rights violations, officials said Thursday. Between Aug. 27 and Aug....
Touching 'Toy Story'-themed back-to-school photo goes viral
This back-to-school photo will melt the hearts of '90s kids everywhere. A mom’s “Toy Story”-themed snap of her 2-year-old daughter Hanna’s first day of preschool has gone viral. In the...
Biden’s record is dogging him and other commentary
From the left: Biden’s Record Is Dogging Him Joe Biden “got some good news” with a major poll showing him “trouncing” President Trump by “a staggering 12 points,” yet he...
Fantasy football guide to Packers-Bears opener
The long football winter is over. We finally get real NFL action Thursday night when the Packers visit the Bears. Yet for fantasy purposes, this is a ho-hum matchup. If...
Nets continue to shake up the front office
The Brooklyn Nets’ G League affiliate in Long Island on Thursday made a pair of crucial, in-house appointments, officially naming Matt Riccardi as general manager and Shaun Fein as coach....
MTA IG receives record number of complaints after publicizing results
Sunlight is the best disinfectant. The number of complaints filed to the MTA's new inspector general has soared since the office began publicly releasing the results of its investigations earlier...
11 more women accuse opera legend Plácido Domingo of sex assault
Eleven more women have accused opera legend Plácido Domingo of sexual assault — about a month after an explosive report emerged in which several others claimed the married 78-year-old tenor...
Ohio TV weatherman charged with pandering child pornography
An Ohio TV weatherman was tossed in jail Thursday for allegedly having kiddie porn, according to a report. Mike Davis — a longtime meteorologist for the local news station WBNS-10TV...
China introduces first cloned kitten
A Chinese businessman who couldn't bear the loss of his beloved cat, Garlic, is now the proud pet parent of Garlic II, a clone of his late furry friend. Huang...
Virginia Giuffre's lawyers slam Prince Andrew's 'hurtful' denials
Lawyers for Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre slammed Prince Andrew’s "hurtful" claims that a now-infamous photo showing her and the royal is fake. In a letter dated Sept. 3...
Starbucks' trendy tortoiseshell cup sells out, spawns nail art craze
Pumpkin Spice Latte, meet your match. Everyone is trying to get their hands on Starbucks’ Tortoise Cold Cup. Problem is, the reusable tortoiseshell-pattern cup is tough to come by. The...
Underdog Packers will cover vs. Bears
The NFL kicks off its 100th-year anniversary this week in a classic matchup at Soldier Field. Oddsmakers have made the Chicago Bears 3-point favorites over the Green Bay Packers. I...
Browns have their first Odell Beckham worry
Here's something Giants fans won't find surprising: Odell Beckham is hurt again. With just three days until Beckham is set to make his debut for the Browns in their Week...
Morticians go viral with tattooed human skin memorials
Ashes in an urn are so 2000 and late.
Boris Johnson says he'd 'rather be dead in a ditch' than ask for Brexit delay
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday put aside his recent defeats to again call for a general election — insisting he would "rather be dead in a ditch" than...
Jokesters set up concession stage for de Blasio at Brooklyn YMCA
"I'm dropping out- Bill de Blasio," read a large poster festooned with red, white and blue balloons next to a microphone.
FDNY will add 22 names of those who died from 9/11 illnesses to memorial
The FDNY will add 22 more names to a memorial for first responders who died of 9/11-related illnesses Friday — a somber reflection on the terror attacks' ongoing impact as...
Hurricane Dorian death toll continues to rise in Bahamas
The death toll in the Hurricane Dorian-ravaged Bahamas reached at least 30 Thursday, as search-and-rescue crews began pulling bodies and survivors alike from the wreckage of the Caribbean archipelago. Bahamian...
Wisconsin teacher accused of enslaving Filipino woman, her son
A Wisconsin high school teacher lured a Filipino woman and her son to the US with promises of a better life — but instead forced them to work as his...
Mets interested in failed Brewers All-Star for bullpen help
The Mets’ search for bullpen options includes a former All-Star who recently became a free agent. Jeremy Jeffress, who was released by the Brewers on Sunday, is on the Mets’...
This is the worst airport in the US for delayed flights
Newark airport ranked as the worst in the US for having the highest share of flights that were delayed for over 15 minutes or canceled, according to a report from...
Ex-staffer drops lawsuit alleging Trump forcibly kissed her, but stands by claim
A former campaign staffer for then-presidential candidate Donald Trump who accused him of forcibly kissing her during a 2016 campaign rally has decided to drop her lawsuit, according to a...
Australia now faces its own opioid crisis, despite warnings
BLACK RIVER, Australia — The coroner’s sense of futility was clear, as he investigated the death of yet another Australian killed by prescription opioids. Coroners nationwide have long urged officials...
Red Sox will pound Twins' struggling starter
The NFL season kicks off this evening. Many of you wrote Stitches about how The Post, last Sunday, mangled the top 100 all-time Giants and Jets. LT and Broadway Joe...
The Post's NFL expert predicts 2020 playoffs, Super Bowl winner
Post columnist Steve Serby looks into his crystal ball and reveals his playoff and Super Bowl 2020 predictions as part of our 2019 NFL preview: AFC Playoffs Wild Card Browns...
A third of parents prefer their pets over their kids
Using a panel of 2,000 pet owners, results found that 34 percent of parents prefer their furry friends to their own flesh and blood.
Tech companies meet with US intelligence on 2020 election
US technology companies including Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Twitter met with US intelligence agencies on Wednesday to discuss security strategies ahead of the November 2020 election. The companies’ security teams...
Less is more for the Steelers in tough AFC North
Post columnist Mark Cannizzaro breaks down each team and every division in the NFC as part of our 2019 NFL preview: 1. Pittsburgh Steelers Coach: Mike Tomlin 2018 Record: 9-6-1...
Late author's stolen book collection found after hitting auction block: suit
Upper West Sider Richard Dannay claims 33 of his dad’s signed books were stolen by his step-mom Rose, passed to her son Terry Koppel and eventually given to Sotheby’s for...
Hurricane Dorian has caused 4 fatalities in the US
A Florida landscaper was electrocuted while trimming trees at a local hotel, a medical examiner said Thursday -- bringing to four the number of storm-related deaths in the US. The...
Steelers fans are loving Antonio Brown's implosion
The Antonio Brown saga took a turn for the worse on Thursday, when news broke that the star wide receiver is expected to be suspended after an argument with Raiders...
Squirrels listen to birds' chitchat to gauge if trouble's afoot: study
Squirrels are totally nuts for gossipy tweets. The furry critters have been found to eavesdrop on songbirds’ chatter as a way to get the inside scoop on whether a dangerous...
Mystery swirls around missing underwater observatory after divers find shredded cable
A sophisticated underwater observatory has disappeared from the Baltic seabed, baffling scientists. The observatory, which was in a restricted area at the entrance to Eckernförde Bay off the German coast,...
BJ Penn's embarrassing brawls cost him final UFC chance
UFC President Dana White has had enough of MMA legend BJ Penn. The UFC was planning a fight between Penn and Nik Lentz for November but that has been shelved...
California becomes first state to ban fur trapping
The bill, which was signed into law on Wednesday, makes it illegal to trap animals for the purposes of recreation or to sell their fur.
Fotis Dulos' girlfriend rearrested on new charges in Jennifer Dulos case
The woman charged alongside her boyfriend in the case of missing Connecticut mom Jennifer Dulos has been rearrested on fresh charges, according to reports. Michelle Troconis turned herself in on...
T-Rex had a built-in 'air con' in its head
The most fearsome predator to ever walk the Earth, Tyrannosaurus rex, had something similar to an "air conditioner" in its head, allowing it to stay cool, according to a new...
Bathroom bandit pleads guilty to thefts, spared extra time in jail
A bathroom bandit pleaded guilty on Thursday to swiping pricey plumbing materials from fast-food joints in Queens -- and it's a deal that'll spare him extra time in the can....
Shares of Trojan condoms maker Church & Dwight fall on hedge fund report
The CEO of the maker of Trojan condoms has “rigged” the company’s financials using acquisitions in order to line his own pockets, a new report from a hedge fund short...
Owner of junk-filled Queens home cleans up act
The owner of a Queens home that has become a towering trash dump finally began hauling away debris Thursday -- after The Post's front-page story sparked action from city officials....
Meet Zawe Ashton, Tom Hiddleston's sexy 'Betrayal' co-star
Midway through Broadway’s “Betrayal,” Zawe Ashton has her eye on Tom Hiddleston’s melon. The “Avengers” star plays Robert, a man who’s just discovered that his best friend, Jerry (Charlie Cox),...
British PM Boris Johnson talks trade, 'chlorinated chicken' with Pence
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson offered Vice President Mike Pence some dietary suggestions Thursday as the two talked about possible trade deals post-Brexit. "We’re not too keen on that chlorinated...
Sex worker offers 'close encounters' during 'Storm Area 51' festival
Alienstock is getting kinky.
Rumors of tennis love triangle emerging at the US Open
This year's U.S. Open served up a curious match. On Monday, Croatian-Australian tennis star Ajla Tomljanović was spotted in the box of Italy's Matteo Berrettini, who defeated Russia's Andrey Rublev...
Hurricane Dorian causes $7B in property damage to Bahamas
Hurricane Dorian inflicted as much as $7 billion in property damage to the Bahamas when it struck the island chain with staggering 225-mph wind gusts, according to bean-counters. The estimate,...
MIT Media Lab co-founder's surprise defense of Jeffrey Epstein donation
A bigwig at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology defended the decision to accept Jeffrey Epstein's $525,000 donation, saying that it was a move he'd support even today. Nicholas Negroponte, who...
Bystander hurls milk at NYPD cop on scene of Bronx fire
A short 20-second video posted to Instagram, with the word art "F--- the [police emoji]," shows the man toss the carton at the cops.
MSU hit with record $4.5M fine over Nassar sex abuse cover-up
Michigan State University was slapped with a record $4.5 million US Department of Education fine for keeping sexual predator Larry Nassar on the payroll while he was abusing gymnasts under...
NFL Picks 2019: Super Bowl, MVP, Rookies and Coach of the Year
The Post's NFL experts give their picks for Super Bowl 2020 and predictions for MVP, Coach of the Year and other awards as part of our 2019 NFL preview: Dave...
Reputed mobster pleads guilty to selling $40K of cocaine in gelato shop
Would you like some coke with your gelato? A reputed associate of the Bonanno crime family copped a plea Thursday in a narcotics-trafficking scheme that involved the sale of $40,000...
Senator presses Pence for details on stay at Trump's resort in Ireland
A Democratic Michigan senator wants more information from Vice President Mike Pence about his stay at President Trump’s golf club in Ireland — more than 180 miles from his Dublin...
Vegans have a higher risk of stroke, lower risk of heart disease: study
So-called "healthy" herbivores are damned if they do, and damned if they don't. New research has found that some health nuts who eat only vegan foods are less likely to...
Liam Gallagher shows 'more chill' side in new documentary
He was banned from an airline in 1998 for smoking and swearing and lost several teeth in a punch-up with German police in 2002. So has Liam Gallagher, notorious frontman...
The emptiest place on earth: Dorian turns Disney World into a 'ghost town'
The normally bustling Disney World turned into a ghost town after the Florida attraction was forced to close earlier this week ahead of Hurricane Dorian’s expected arrival. Haunting photos captured...
3 in 10 Americans would rather watch paint dry than be put on hold
Having to stay on hold for too long, being transferred multiple times and dealing with grumpy employees are just some of the poor customer service experiences Americans deal with, according...
Lyft is in the midst of a 'sexual predator crisis': riders' lawsuit
Lyft has a “sexual predator crisis” on its hands -- and has failed to adequately address rape and sexual assault complaints against its drivers, according to a new lawsuit. The...
This 'boobs'-loving cop makes Quagmire look like a gentleman
A police corporal in Denver has been suspended for making a crude comment about a woman’s breasts – and trying to set up a date with her daughter, city documents...
Bahamas survivors face Hurricane Dorian devastation: 'Everything's gone'
Residents of the Abaco Islands in the Bahamas are struggling to come to grips with the devastation left behind by Hurricane Dorian -- with one local explaining, “Everything’s gone.” Nearly...
Bruce Dern on meeting 'fragile' Marilyn Monroe and why he won't retire
If actors were cattle, said Alfred Hitchcock, then Bruce Dern was “the golden calf.” And while Dern’s yet to win an Oscar — he came close with “Coming Home” and...
Melvin Gordon's first whiff of trade interest is running back swap
Just a few days after the Chargers granted Melvin Gordon permission to seek a trade, the Eagles have already shown some interest. Sports Illustrated reported that the Eagles inquired about...
Teen hospitalized for 'vaping-induced' injury has warning for young users
An Illinois teen issued a stern warning to youngsters from his hospital bed to stop vaping -- saying the habit has left his lungs looking like those of a man...
Giants bust wonders why he's so disliked
Ereck Flowers doesn't like how his time with the Giants went either. But Flowers -- the much-maligned offensive lineman who was released in October 2018 after three-plus disastrous seasons --...
Badass 82-year-old shopkeeper ‘sticks’ it to this robber
"Cane" I help you? Watch this 82-year-old shopkeeper fight off a robber with her aluminum walking stick at a newsstand in Hanley, England. The suspect — caught on security camera...
Activists pushing for federal facial recognition ban
A coalition of activist groups representing more than 15 million combined members is pushing for a federal ban on law enforcement's use of facial recognition technology. The groups, which are...
Rockland County GOP leader vows to re-air 'anti-Semitic' attack ad
The head of the Rockland County Republican Party intends to re-show the inflammatory “A Storm Is Coming” video that was taken down last week after critics called it anti-Semitic for...
Raiders suspending Antonio Brown after blowup with GM
The Antonio Brown drama has hit a breaking point. The Raiders are planning to suspend Brown, the star wide receiver they acquired from the Steelers, after he got into an...
Here's some bad news for Loch Ness Monster lovers
Itadakimasu, and bring on the sushi! Researchers now believe that the mythic monster Loch Ness may not be a prehistoric vestige, but giant, meaty, delicious eels. Scientists from New Zealand...
Stocks surge as US and China set trade talks
Global stocks soared Thursday amid renewed optimism that the United States and China would resume talks on resolving the escalating trade war between the world’s two largest economies. Chinese Vice...
North Korea orders UN to cut aid staff in their country
North Korea has told the United Nations to cut the number of international staff it deploys in the country because the world body’s programs have failed "due to the politicization...
Hurricane Dorian is spawning tornadoes in the Carolinas
Hurricane Dorian is having babies. The monster Category 2 storm spawned tornadoes as it slammed into the Carolina coastline Thursday, according to weather watchers. The National Weather Center posted a...
J.Lo's 'Hustlers' co-star is an FDNY firefighter by day
The highly anticipated stripper flick “Hustlers” boasts several boldface names — Jennifer Lopez, Constance Wu, Julia Stiles, Cardi B — along with one of New York’s bravest. That would be...
Sex cult leader's defense lawyer now wants to be a prosecutor
One of the lawyers who has been defending Nxivm sex cult leader Keith Raniere now wants to switch sides -- to become a federal prosecutor. The US Attorney's Office revealed...
Hallmark Christmas movies 2019: Full list and schedule
It’s Christmas — in September. Hallmark just released its jampacked schedule of 2019 holiday movies and the Yuletide cheer starts early this year. The Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies &...
NJ woman admits to fatally stabbing identical twin in drunken rage
A New Jersey woman admitted Thursday to slaying her identical twin in a drunken brawl, according to a report. Amanda Ramirez, 27, stabbed her twin, Anna, at an apartment in...
Iceland can barely believe Pence's security detail
KEFLAVIK AIRPORT, Iceland — US Vice President Mike Pence’s arrival in Iceland with military jets and armed personnel set eyes popping Wednesday in a nation consistently ranked as the world’s...
Tanzania seizes ivory tusks equivalent to killing 117 elephants
The elephant population in Tanzania, famed for its wildlife reserves, shrank from 110,000 in 2009 to barely 43,000 in 2014, according to a 2015 census, with conservation groups blaming rampant...
Lil’ gymnast sticks the landing despite falling on her face
Watch the adorable moment a little gymnast in Denver, Colorado, poses as if she hadn’t fallen during a gymnastics class. “She may not always have a perfect dismount,” wrote her...
Dorian causes bricks of cocaine to wash up on beaches
Who knew Hurricane Dorian would bring snow? The storm's waves churned up more than a dozen bricks of cocaine on two of the Florida's beaches, according to new reports. Most...
Lawsuit over NYCHA heat failures may have new life
Lawyers representing tenants who live in the city's public housing projects are appealing a judge's ruling tossing their lawsuit for back rent from the New York City Housing Authority for...
Clottin’ eye Joe: Biden’s eye fills with blood during CNN town hall
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden's left eye filled with blood during an appearance on a CNN town hall Wednesday. As he answered a question about climate change, the former vice...
Injury updates on these key Jets ahead of clash with Bills
The Jets look healthy for Sunday’s opener against the Bills. Jets coach Adam Gase said both wide receiver Robby Anderson (calf) and cornerback Trumaine Johnson (hamstring) are on track to...
Fantasy football: How much should you trust Melvin Gordon's backup?
A chaotic end to the preseason involved countless roster cuts, continued holdouts, some contract signings, and a confusing "running back carousel." Owners are scrambling to keep track of who to...
Lone tomato plant spotted growing on wooden pillar in the East River
The East River is getting a bit saucy. A lone tomato was spotted this week growing on a wooden pillar in the waters off of Brooklyn Bridge Park, between Pier...
Woman illegally adopted baby she tried to smuggle in her luggage: authorities
An American woman is facing life in prison for brokering an illegal adoption online with a teenage girl from the Philippines and trying to smuggle the 6-day-old boy out of...
Irate man calls police, claims cops 'stole' his marijuana: audio
Sergeant, where’s my weed?! A dazed and confused Ohio man called cops in Sharonville to complain that two officers “stole” a small amount of potent marijuana -- and then angrily...
British traveler flies plane to Spain after airline pilot doesn't show up
Well, that was easy. A British traveler, frustrated when the pilot didn't show up for his Spain-bound easyJet flight, ended up taking the controls himself, according to a report. He...
Missing Spanish Olympic skier found dead
The body of a missing Olympic skier from Spain has been found in a mountainous region near Madrid, authorities said. Blanca Fernández Ochoa, a 56-year-old alpine skier, was discovered Wednesday...
Adolf Hitler's 'last living relative' convicted of pedophilia
A man claiming to be Adolf Hitler’s last living relative has been convicted of pedophilia for kissing a 13-year-old girl, according to a report. Romano-Luka Hitler, 69, who lives in...
Coast Guard saves lives in Bahamas hurricane survivor search
The US Coast Guard is assisting in search-and-rescue operations in the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian battered the islands. Video released by the USCG shows victims being airlifted out of danger...
WeWork slashes its valuation ahead of IPO
WeWork owner The We Company is considering slashing the valuation it will seek in an initial public offering (IPO) to a little over $20 billion, less than half the $47...
Majority of Americans get down and dirty to this type of music when cleaning
A survey of 2,000 Americans found that 66 percent listen to music while they clean -- with top genres found to be hip-hop/rap (58 percent), blues (51 percent) and rock...
The risks behind Giants' QB transition: 'The franchise was ruptured'
No one knows when it will happen. No one knows when Eli Manning takes a seat and Daniel Jones gets his shot. Not Dave Gettleman, the general manager who stuck...
Yellowstone's tallest active geyser breaks yearly eruption record
According to the US Geologic Survey, the world's tallest active geyser had erupted 34 times as of Tuesday, the largest number ever recorded in a year.
Migraine sufferers may have higher risk of developing dementia, study says
The findings found that older women with dementia were three times more likely to have experienced migraines than those without dementia.
Eddie Murphy confirms return to stand-up comedy
The grand Eddie Murphy comeback is underway. The famously reclusive comedian, 58, rarely does interviews and has avoided the spotlight for years, but he’s been returning in leaps and bounds:...
Facebook launches US dating platform; Tinder owner's shares sink
Mark Zuckerberg wants to find you a date — and he promises to be discreet about your taste for red wine, trashy sitcoms and long walks by the ocean. Facebook...
AOC fires back at Steve King over video of him drinking from toilet fountain
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shot back at GOP Rep. Steve King after he posted a video of himself drinking water from a fountain attached to a toilet at a migrant detention...
The betting math sports wagerers must come to accept
Yes, the laws of sports-betting math apply to you, too. Probably the toughest reality for squares to accept is that a 54 percent to 55 percent success rate is the...
Blackberry Smoke talks Big Apple Breakdown, a live album — and Kid Rock
It would make sense for Southern rockers Blackberry Smoke to tailor its performances to the situation -- playing for its own diehard fans or opening up for the likes of...
Serial church burglar wanted by police has banked nearly $5K
Someone needs to go to confession. A man is wanted for breaking into at least six churches and three other commercial buildings in less than a month, making off with...
Lonzo Ball comes clean on Big Baller Brand's 'exploding' sneakers
Even Lonzo Ball knew the Big Baller Brand was a sinking ship when he sported the $500-per-pair sneakers during his time with the Lakers in 2017. While appearing on Josh...
Here's one way to protect your car from Dorian's wrath
A Florida man came up with a “smart” idea as Hurricane Dorian threatened to roll into the region. Patrick Eldridge, of Jacksonville, told CBS News he parked his Smart car...
Corrections officer killed in road-rage shooting while teaching son to drive
A sergeant with the Milwaukee Department of Corrections was killed in a road-rage shooting in front of her teenage son -- whom she was teaching how to drive, authorities said....
What DJ Flume has to say about that Burning Man sex act performance
He's back with a metaphorical booty. After days of silence, DJ Flume has publicly commented on the viral video of him performing an X-rated sex act live on stage at...
Cat 'detained' by police after being mistaken for burglar
While responding to reports of a possible “burglary in progress” in Florida, police officers made a furry discovery. A small cat had gotten loose and wandered into a house while...
6-year-old uses Disney trip money to feed Hurricane Dorian evacuees
He's not going to Disney World — and he's fine with that.
Inside look at the relationship that Jets bet their whole future on
One weekend morning this spring, Sam Darnold was in a New York City hotel room after a night out with friends when his phone rang with a FaceTime call. It...
Vase bought for $1 at thrift shop could be worth $100,000
When a bargain hunter in England listed a small vase purchased at a local thrift shop on eBay, they couldn’t possibly have expected their $1.23 investment to turn into almost...
Rare two-headed rattlesnake found in New Jersey
This two-headed oddity is certain to rattle some nerves. A rare, double-headed timber rattlesnake has been found in New Jersey -— thought to be the first of its kind ever...
NYC goes ‘whole hog’ with food fun this weekend
Boost your foodie cred with these five tasty events around New York City. From the Pig Island cookout in Brooklyn to the Ferragosto Festival in Bronx Little Italy, host Maria...
Stick a fork in that BBQ near home of vegan who complained about smelly meats
The revenge cookout that was planned to protest an Australian vegan who took her neighbors to court over the smell of meat wafting from their BBQ has been canceled. The...
This award-winning coffee maker is on sale
It basically goes without saying at this point, but coffee pods and capsules aren’t as great as everyone makes them out to be. Sure, they’re convenient as heck, feeding the...
Teacher busted for stealing over $8K worth of school supplies in Queens
Worst first day of school ever. A middle school teacher was busted swiping more than $8,200 worth of cutting-edge supplies from the Queens public school where she works — on...
Wine and hype: How Danica Patrick is prepping for Aaron Rodgers' season
Danica Patrick is ready to see boyfriend Aaron Rodgers back in action.
Why replay could make NFL pass interference calls even messier
This could get messy. The NFL’s goal was to avoid embarrassments like the one it experienced when the Saints were robbed of a trip to the Super Bowl because of...
Man threatening mass shooting had arsenal that would scare Rambo
A Maryland man busted for threatening a mass shooting at his workplace had 146 guns stashed at home, including an AK-47, according to authorities. Mark Rutkowski, 54, terrorized staff at...
Bumbling thieves hold up Little Caesars, steal a pizza order
A pair of hangry Labor Day crooks held up a Bronx Little Caesars at knifepoint -- and made off with someone's pizza order, police said late Wednesday. The two unidentified...
ESPN facing NFL season of scrutiny in booth and studio
The major NFL TV story of 2019-2020 is centered around a couple of numbers — $8 million and 100. CBS’ Tony Romo is due to possibly top John Madden’s all-time...
Motorcyclist and driver team up to save kitten from certain death
Two good Samaritans took action when they saw a kitten stranded in the middle of a road in Mons, Belgium. A motorcyclist and driver rushed to stop oncoming cars before...
Paul Manafort argues double jeopardy, wants state charges tossed
Lawyers for Paul Manafort want the state mortgage fraud case against him dismissed, arguing the charges are the same as those he faced in federal court and violate double jeopardy...
Boris Johnson's brother resigns from Parliament in latest defeat
Oh, brother! British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who has been stymied by Parliament over his goal to pull the United Kingdom out of the European Union with or without an...
Officials used 'rapid DNA' tech to identify California boat fire victims
Officials are using a state-of-the-art military technology known as “rapid DNA” to identify the dozens of victims killed in the California boat fire, according to a new report. Grieving relatives...
US, China agree to new round of trade talks following escalating tariffs
China and the United States agreed on Thursday to begin a new round of trade talks next month following retaliatory tariffs imposed earlier this week by Beijing and Washington. Chinese...
Newly strengthened Dorian batters South Carolina
A newly strengthened Hurricane Dorian has begun battering South Carolina, where Charleston was already experiencing flooding as the Category 3 storm churned up the coast some 80 miles south-southeast of...
British actress 'distraught' over link to Epstein's inner circle
A British actress accused of being in Jeffrey Epstein’s inner circle is “distraught” over the "shocking" allegations against her, according to her family. Prosecutors in the US reportedly want to...
'Fat runner' isn't trying to lose weight
Martinus Evans isn't running to lose weight. The self-proclaimed "fat runner," based in the Bay Area of California, has competed in multiple marathons and amassed a big social media following,...
Aaron Judge reminds he's much more than just a power hitter
It has come to point where the Yankees actually root for opponents to go for an extra base when Aaron Judge fields a ball in right field. That’s because, more...
The 'winning football' the Giants need to be chasing
Giants head coach Pat Shurmur didn’t want to be pinned down to how many wins his team needs to achieve this season to show the kind of progress that will...
Giancarlo Stanton must clear these hurdles to play in October
The next step in Giancarlo Stanton’s recovery from a sprained right knee will be a trip to Tampa. Stanton is expected to take plenty of live at-bats there in an...
What Giants think about Ezekiel Elliott's huge contract extension
Players view counterparts on other teams as opponents but also as part of the same business partnership, which is why when a mega-contract is signed, usually everyone within the NFL...
Rivalry doesn’t eclipse Sam Darnold-Josh Allen friendship
Bills quarterback Josh Allen and his Jets counterpart, Sam Darnold, could face off for years in the AFC East if things go according to plan. The two second-year quarterbacks are...
Jordan Montgomery's strike out statement as Yankees return nears
Jordan Montgomery, coming back from Tommy John surgery and not certain to be a factor in the majors this season, allowed two runs and struck out five in three innings...
Mets could use more days like this from Robinson Cano
WASHINGTON — What do you know, Robinson Cano gave the Mets’ offense the lift it needed in Wednesday’s much-needed win over the Nationals. Cano was on base in all four...
Giants' starting O-lineman sits due to illness, back issue
The Giants’ five-man starting offensive line made it intact through training camp and the entire preseason, but there was a starter on the sideline during the first day of heavy...
Jets' new kicker confident struggles are a thing of the past
A week ago, Kaare Vedvik thought he would be kicking for the Vikings this season. On Wednesday, he stood in the middle of the Jets’ locker room and spoke about...
Giants' locker room doubles as a game room
There are game rooms in Catskills resorts not as well-appointed as the Giants’ locker room at their team practice and training facility. The distinctive sound of a paddle hitting a...
Wilson Ramos was so close to extending impressive hit streak
WASHINGTON — Wilson Ramos received a final opportunity to extend his hitting streak Wednesday and made the attempt memorable. In a nine-pitch at-bat against Sean Doolittle in the ninth inning,...
Giants might be sorry wishing to face Ezekiel Elliott
FRISCO, Texas — Giants linebacker Alec Ogletree was asked Monday after practice about the possibility of Cowboys star running back Ezekiel Elliott ending his contract holdout in time to play...
Thief breaks into Subway sandwich shop, fixes himself chicken hero
A hungry crook broke into a Subway sandwich shop in Washington DC and fixed himself a midnight snack, police said. The suspect, wearing a collared shirt and khaki shorts, broke...
Rafael Nadal keeps on rolling
Unlike his arch rival Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal is into the Flushing Final Four. Nadal advanced to his eighth U.S. Open semifinal after repelling gritty Argentine Diego Schwartzman 6-4, 7-5,...
Joe Biden may pull out of fundraiser hosted by fossil fuel exec
WASHINGTON -- Joe Biden said he’d turn down a planned New York City fundraiser Thursday if the co-host turns out to be a fossil fuel executive. “If that turns out...
Man charged with murdering his elderly roommate in fatal Queens fire
A man was charged Wednesday night with setting the blaze that killed his elderly Queens roommate, police said. Rampersaud Persaud, 49, is facing murder and arson charges for allegedly killing...
Dorian strengthens again as it churns up East Coast
Hurricane Dorian is once again a Category 3 storm -- with wind gusts roaring at more than 110 mph -- after weakening earlier in the week. The National Hurricane Center...
Jets draft flop Jachai Polite gets surprising review from new team
So far, Jachai Polite isn’t giving the Seahawks the same fits that led to the Jets cutting him just months into his professional career. “He’s been quiet. He’s been focused....
Kamala Harris and Trump campaign spar over plastic straws
WASHINGTON – Sen. Kamala Harris came out in favor of banning plastic straws Wednesday -- a position the Trump campaign promptly pounced on. “We do need to ban the plastic,”...
Jennifer Dulos’ body was in truck used by estranged husband, his girlfriend says
The estranged husband of missing Connecticut mom Jennifer Dulos allegedly had her body in a pickup truck, his girlfriend claimed -- leading to his arrest Wednesday on a new tampering...