October 7, 2019
3 infants die after bacterial outbreak at Pennsylvania hospital
Three infants died from infections believed to have been caused by the same waterborne bacteria outbreak in a Pennsylvania hospital. Eight other premature babies staying in the neonatal intensive care...
Sam Darnold can't wait for his doctor's visit
The Jets may learn Tuesday whether starting quarterback Sam Darnold is ready to return. Darnold, who has missed the last three games due to mononucleosis, will undergo tests Tuesday that...
Giants' Saquon Barkley long shot likely isn't happening
It looks as if the Giants will again be without Saquon Barkley and Wayne Gallman for another game, meaning there is only one running back on the roster, rookie Jon...
Barclays exec says he killed wife after she mocked his erectile dysfunction
The British Barclays bank executive who beat his wife to death with a crowbar tearfully testified Monday that he "killed the woman I love" after she taunted him about his...
De Blasio's mental health revamp should start with ThriveNYC: critics
Mayor de Blasio on Monday pledged more homeless outreach after a vagrant killed four other street people, but critics say the system needs an overhaul — starting with the first...
Letter to The Post behind Trump's mysterious 'Richard Ketay' tweets
Last Friday, President Trump fired off two tweets containing a mysterious quote that passionately denounced the Democrats’ impeachment plans. The opinion wasn’t from a powerful politician or a well-known pundit...
Immersive 'play and product' store CAMP goes to Hudson Yards
Experiential “play and product” store CAMP is coming to Related’s Hudson Yards. The family-friendly “immersive” concept will launch a 6,000-square-foot outlet on the shopping megamall’s second floor before the end...
Astros pushing Justin Verlander could be Yankees gold
ST . PETERSBURG, Fla. — There is a giant wrench in the Astros’ grand plans — the Rays. A.J. Hinch is going to use his Justin Verlander card to try...
Office building rooftops, terraces are multiplying with a vengeance
Two years after the Department of Buildings tried to ban them, office building rooftops and terraces — today’s hottest tenant amenities — are multiplying with a vengeance. The great outdoors...
Feeling sorry for Jets isn't an option
If you’re a Jets fan and you look so forward to those precious game days, what are you getting out of them right now? There’s no joy in Jetsville. Not...
Report disputes Elizabeth Warren's claim she was let go from teaching job over pregnancy
Before her transition into politics, Democratic presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren was reportedly given the green light by a New Jersey education board to continue teaching, contrary to the senator’s claims...
Kim Kardashian-backed inmate released from DC jail after 23 years
A Washington, DC, inmate whose case has been championed by Kim Kardashian was freed from prison Monday after nearly 23 years behind bars for murder. Momolu Stewart, 39, was convicted...
Max Scherzer's brilliance saves Nationals' season
WASHINGTON — Max Scherzer is 35. So is Ryan Zimmerman. The Washington Nationals would not be headed to a win-or-go-home Game 5 in their NL Division Series against the Los...
Bill Belichick's Daniel Jones dream didn't last long
The stopover was “a great visit’’ and there was a moment when Bill Belichick might have envisioned Daniel Jones as being Next In Line to wear the crown after king...
Council on Foreign Relations faces backlash over Ukraine oligarch's $12M donation
The Council on Foreign Relations is facing a storm of criticism after recently accepting a $12 million donation from Ukrainian-born oligarch Len Blavatnik, The Post has learned. In a tersely...
The two big breaks that left the Chinatown 'killer' free to roam the streets
The vagrant charged in Saturday’s Chinatown homeless massacre was roaming the streets because a nonprofit group posted his bail while he was jailed for allegedly groping a young woman, The...
Baker Mayfield is trolled in best way possible
Take that, Baker! 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa pretended to plant an imaginary flag on the field Monday night after sacking Baker Mayfield, mimicking the Browns quarterback who planted a...
Who are the Kurds? Almost 35 million people in the heart of Middle East
Up to 35 million Kurds live in the mountainous region that roughly straddles the borders of Iraq, Syria, Iran, Turkey and Armenia. The Kurds are the fourth-largest indigenous ethnic group...
Why Trump will be able to scapegoat his way out of trouble
Politics or economics: Which will be more important during next year’s presidential election? The economy is almost always the most important issue during any big election. Just ask “It’s the...
Philly professor spent nearly $200K in fed research funds at strip clubs
A university professor from Philadelphia blew nearly $200,000 of federal research dollars at strip clubs in the City of Brotherly Love — and now his former employer is stuck with...
Sexy new show latest twist in the enduring mystery of Nancy Drew
Nancy Drew is on the case! But this time, the beloved teen detective is solving mysteries while having casual sex, dating an ex-con and — perhaps the most shocking twist...
The familiar Mets face looming over huge search
Among the Mets’ internal candidates for manager, Luis Rojas might be the most well-versed on the modern demands of the job. Rojas, 38, spent last season as the team’s quality...
Sterling Shepard's pain is sad NFL reminder
We are reminded every so often, all too often, that as much as the NFL trumpets its player safety advancements and tries to do the right thing, accidents will inevitably...
Children's author ID'd as dad in suspected murder-suicide that left family of 5 dead
The dad of a family found shot dead Monday inside their Massachusetts home was "unemployed and going crazy," he wrote on Facebook. Father of three Joseph Zaccardi — a struggling...
A rookie RB climbing the fantasy football charts
Few people dive into a new profession at the top of their game. Most take a bit to adapt, regardless of how much schooling or training or practice they have...
Marcus Morris' bizarre Knicks antics could have ripple effect
WASHINGTON — Marcus Morris came, scored and got kicked out in his Knicks preseason debut. And now Morris could get suspended for the season opener in San Antonio — the...
Florida man arrested for trying to get alligator drunk
A Florida man was reportedly arrested for trying to get an alligator drunk after his pal captured the reptile. Timothy Kepke, 27, of Hobe Sound allegedly fed some beer to...
Thanks, Cuomo! Team Trump credits governor for easing his reelection bid
WASHINGTON – The Trump campaign Monday credited Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo for creating a smoother path for his reelection. The campaign touted election changes in 37 states that will allow...
Twins power failure strikes again in Yankees clubhouse
MINNEAPOLIS -- As it did during their visit to Target Field in July, the Yankees’ clubhouse was hit by a power failure Monday that left Aaron Boone’s office and other...
New IVF technologies are on the cutting edge of science
Over the past 40 years, medical science has gone from nascent experiments with in vitro fertilization (IVF) to being able to help millions of fertility-challenged couples and individuals conceive. “Two...
The NBA's disgraceful submission to its Chinese overlords
Little did Dr. James Naismith of Springfield, Massachusetts, know when he invented the game of basketball in 1891 that, a century hence, it would become beholden to its Chinese overlords....
One couple's trials — and triumph — over infertility
"All I’ve ever wanted is to be a mom,” says Stephanie Cartin, 35. “I was not going to let anything stop me from letting that happen.” Cartin’s determination paid off....
What Christians can learn from Jews about atonement
The blessings of Yom Kippur upon our Jewish neighbors! It may seem unusual for a Catholic cardinal-archbishop to be so mindful of this particular Jewish holy day. And yet the...
Yadier Molina does it again as Cardinals force deciding Game 5
ST. LOUIS — They all knew. Every single one of them. Paul Goldschmidt and all the St. Louis Cardinals. Ozzie Albies and the rest of the Atlanta Braves. Tough to...
A healthy pregnancy begins before conception
The moment couples start telling people that they’re trying for a baby, an onslaught of unsolicited advice begins. But between friends and family’s “foolproof” tips, alarming articles you find online...
Letting mentally ill homeless live on the streets is a false kindness
The murder of four homeless men in Chinatown over the weekend is a grim reminder of the link between untreated serious mental illness and violence. People with mild anxiety disorders...
Group Nine Media to buy digital lifestyle publisher PopSugar
Group Nine Media said Monday it was buying the women-focused digital lifestyle publisher PopSugar in an all-stock deal. Terms were not disclosed, but The Wall Street Journal said the deal...
Cops were called to Kansas City bar hours before shooting
Cops were called to the Kansas City bar where four people were gunned down hours before shots rang out — but left when the troublemaker couldn't be found, city officials...
Rangers trade Vladislav Namestnikov to Senators
Vladislav Namestnikov's time on Broadway is over. The Rangers traded the Russian forward to the Senators in exchange for AHL defenseman Nick Ebert and a fourth-round pick in 2021. The...
More homeless people in LA mentally ill than previously reported
Los Angeles County officials drastically underplayed how many of the nearly 60,000 homeless people living there suffered from mental illness or substance abuse, a new analysis found. The Los Angeles...
Surrogacy is a complicated — but ultimately joyful — path to parenthood
Back in the 1980s, when Mary Beth Whitehead battled an infertile couple for custody of the baby she had carried on their behalf, surrogacy was a little-known practice that raised...
One-time Yankee getting major shot to prove them wrong
MINNEAPOLIS — Jake Cave came up through the minor leagues hoping to play in big games like Monday night’s ALDS Game 3. The day dreaming just usually included Cave in...
Madonna injured, postpones 'Madame X' concert in Brooklyn
There are some more Xs on Madonna's 2019 "Madame X" tour calendar. The 61-year-old pop icon announced she will postpone Monday night's Brooklyn Academy of Music residency show after sustaining...
Ilhan Omar just abandoned her big denial
For months, Rep. Ilhan Omar denied that her marriage was effectively over despite The Post’s reporting that she’d been named as the “other woman” in a divorce suit. She and...
The quiet Yankees postseason legacy that can't be overlooked
MINNEAPOLIS — These are supposed to be treacherous first steps into the postseason, these best-of-five series that determine the winners of the four division series. Five-game series allow for flukes,...
New moms: We can't all just drop 100 pounds like Jessica Simpson
In late September, Jessica Simpson posted a divisive photo to Instagram. The 39-year-old, who gave birth to her third child in March, was looking slim in a form-fitting, belted black...
The US should waive immunity for Anne Sacoolas
An ancient concept honored by civilized nations for centuries, diplomatic immunity is guaranteed under the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, agreed to by virtually every country in the world....
Top-heavy Rangers in need of line shakeup
So while David Quinn has time to decide whether two games represents enough of a sample size to replace Ryan Strome with either Brett Howden or Lias Andersson as second-line...
Young women are compulsively picking their faces raw
"They seem to derive a fierce dark joy from mutilating them."
Trump's making a big mistake in betraying the Kurds
Turkish jets struck a Kurdish base near the Iraq-Syria border late Monday night, the first grim fruits of President Trump’s decision to order US forces out of the way —...
Jay Gruden's one regret over Redskins firing
Jay Gruden isn't blaming anyone else. The now-former coach of the Washington Redskins told the Washington Post he's "not bitter" after being fired at 5 a.m. on Monday, thanks to...
De Blasio's ferry subsidy is 2nd most expensive in the US: report
Mayor Bill de Blasio's hefty subsidy to run the city's beleaguered ferry service is the second highest in the nation, according to a report released Monday. Among ferry systems with...
For the love of God, get your damn flu shot
“I don't have time today.” “I never get sick.” “I got it last year and still got sick.” Listening to New Yorkers debate whether or not they are getting a...
How Joe Rogan-inspired Sober October is getting people to be healthier
Colin Dempsey often gets paid in drinks when he gigs. But for the month of October, the 42-year-old singer-guitarist from Astoria is taking a big step to reduce those post-show...
Luke Perry's 'Riverdale' tribute episode was 'cathartic' for cast, crew
The pulpy, absurdist “Riverdale” faced a challenge in Wednesday’s season premiere, a tribute to late co-star Luke Perry. “We wanted to be very respectful and honor both Luke and [his...
Victoria's Secret signs first size-14 model
Victoria’s Secret has tapped its first size-14 model — but the lingerie giant didn’t announce the news, and its customers learned about it on the model’s Instagram feed. The struggling...
Islanders giving ex-Ranger badly needed fresh start
There are few players in the NHL who follow the league as a whole as closely as Derick Brassard. He was always the first one who wanted to chat about...
Driver in red Camaro hits pedestrian after running light, getting in crash
A woman crossing the street in Brooklyn was hit Monday afternoon after a Camaro ran a red light, cops said. The crash happened around 2:30 p.m., when the 18-year-old woman...
New law in New York means most insurance plans will now cover IVF
The price tag for fertility treatments like in vitro fertilization (IVF) are eye-popping. According to the Center for Human Reproduction, the average cost for one cycle of IVF in the...
State regulator says Grubhub's stiff fees could be illegal
A New York regulator said third-party food-delivery companies like Grubhub and Uber Eats appear to be breaking state laws by charging restaurants stiff fees that are based on a percentage...
Opponents blast city plan to kick women out of Manhattan shelter
City Hall’s controversial decision to convert an Upper West Side shelter from housing women to men will force the current residents into outer-borough shelters, hours from their jobs and local...
Fantasy Football: Who to go after, get rid of after Week 5
The Post’s Drew Loftis evaluates all the relevant fantasy football news from Week 5 of the NFL season. Go get ‘em Le’Veon Bell RB, New York Jets Has yet to...
El Chapo gave $1M bribe to Honduran president: testimony
A former Honduran mayor and admitted mass murderer testified in Manhattan court Monday that he personally witnessed Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman deliver a $1 million bribe to...
President Trump shakes off GOP criticism of Syria pullout
President Trump on Monday defended his decision to bring back US troops from Syria, saying that America had been there long enough and that the task of writing letters to...
Trump signs trade deal with Japan he says will help US farmers
President Trump on Monday signed a limited trade agreement with Japan, a deal that he said would help America’s farmers and ranchers. The new deal, he said, was “a tremendous...
Clarence Thomas out sick as Supreme Court begins new term
US Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was out sick Monday as the nation's highest court opened its new term after a three-month break. Before the court heard its first arguments...
Jets hold players-only powwow before it really gets ugly
Several Jets veterans tried to save their season Monday by delivering speeches to the team in a players-only meeting about sticking together and finding a way out of this 0-4...
Best Halloween costumes of 2019: From Lizzo to 'Sexy Beyond Burger'
The world might have been breaking out the pumpkin spice for weeks now, but October is more than just PSLs. Halloween 2019 is fast approaching and soon the streets will...
Cops revive robbery suspect using CPR — then arrest him
A thief collapsed from cardiac arrest after robbing a Manhattan pharmacy -- only to be saved by one of the very cops sent to collar him, police said Monday. Authorities...
Patriots opt for cap space over veteran tight end
The Patriots are keeping their options open, declining to activate tight end Ben Watson to keep $2.06 million in remaining salary cap space. With Watson’s four-game PED suspension over, the...
Son of reputed Colombo mobster gets out on $1M bail
The son of reputed Colombo capo Joseph Amato Sr. was granted release on $1 million bail — four days after federal prosecutors objected to his release because he keeps dropping...
NBA commish backs Rockets GM's right to free expression
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Monday that the league supports Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey's right to express his political opinions — but admitted that Morey's pro-Hong Kong protester...
Ex-NFLer pulled gun on teens playing ding-dong ditch: cops
An ex-Buffalo Bills linebacker was arrested in Tennessee for allegedly pulling a gun on a group of teenagers playing ding-dong ditch. Jimmy Robinson Jr., 43, was arrested last week for...
Antonio Brown really isn't giving up his NFL pipe dream
Antonio Brown appears serious about getting back into the NFL, even if the odds of a team taking a chance on the disgraced superstar wide receiver remains low. Brown recorded...
Texas judge defends courtroom hug of killer cop Amber Guyger
The Texas judge who came under fire for hugging ex-Dallas cop Amber Guyger and giving her a Bible after sentencing her for killing a black neighbor said Tuesday she "could...
Lucchese mob boss ordered 2013 hit over unpaid $100K loan: prosecutors
Former acting Lucchese mob boss Matthew Madonna ordered a 2013 Bronx hit on a onetime ally after the man refused to repay a $100,000 loan, a prosecutor said Monday. The...
Rays stay alive with Astros bloodbath
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Kevin Kiermaier hit a go-ahead, three-run homer as Tampa Bay teed off on Zack Greinke, and the Rays backed another clutch playoff pitching performance by Charlie...
Best medicines and remedies for your cold, flu and cough symptoms
Feeling snot-nosed and sneezy? You’re going to need more than blessings. Cold and flu season is officially here, and if it's anything like last year's — the longest flu season...
Impeachment hearings shouldn’t be secret and other commentary
Conservative: Impeach Hearings Shouldn’t Be Secret Democrats held two straight Intelligence Committee hearings on Trump-Ukraine in secret, reports the Washington Examiner’s Byron York. Two more scheduled for this week will...
Jeff Koons' Paris sculpture mocked as 'pornographic'
A 40-foot sculpture gifted to Paris by American pop artist Jeff Koons is being mocked by some residents as bad -- and downright pornographic. The work, which was unveiled near...
Cuomo closes FDNY privacy loophole after Post exposé
ALBANY — First responders will be barred from selling patient information for marketing purposes under legislation signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday, ending a practice first exposed by The...
How woolly mammoth extinction took place on remote Arctic island
Scientists are unraveling the mystery of how the last mammoths died on a remote island in the Arctic Ocean just 4,000 years ago. Experts from the University of Helsinki, the...
These men love their sex doll wives because they won't cheat
"Silicone Soul" mates are more loyal, according to a new documentary.
Massachusetts family of 5 found dead in apparent murder-suicide
A Massachusetts family of five -- including three children -- was found dead in an apparent murder-suicide inside their home, according to a report. The bodies were discovered Monday morning...
Sterling Shepard concussion news gets worse for Giants
This is not ideal. The Giants were installed as 16-point underdogs going into Gillette Stadium for Thursday night’s game with the unbeaten Patriots, a betting line established before word came...
Trump hits up New York to boost campaign coffers
WASHINGTON -- President Trump’s reelection campaign is pouring hundreds of thousands of dollars into digital ads targeting New Yorkers, despite his home state being solidly Democratic, in a bid to...
Consumer goods giant Unilever vows to slash use of plastic
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Consumer products giant Unilever, whose brands include Dove soaps and Lipton teas, said Monday it aims to halve its use of non-recycled plastics by 2025. The...
Redskins' crushing Dwayne Haskins critique angers ESPN reporter
A bad day just keeps getting worse for the Redskins. The team fired Jay Gruden in a 5 a.m. meeting on Monday and then their criticism of Dwayne Haskins to...
How Adam Driver got Luke Kirby and Paul Sparks to run NYC Marathon
"I don't know how Lenny [Bruce] would have fared in a marathon," says Luke Kirby, the "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" actor who plays him. "He was kicked out of the Navy...
Steelers quarterback reemerges after scary injury
It was an encouraging sight for the Steelers. Mason Rudolph, who was knocked out of Sunday's 26-23 loss to the Baltimore Ravens with a concussion, was seen in the Pittsburgh...
Browns vs. 49ers Over/Under: Monday Night Football won't be high-flying affair
The Cleveland Browns entered the season with a lot of fanfare, but the glow on them wore off after a 1-2 start. The Browns looked solid in their 40-25 win...
6-year-old with cerebral palsy celebrates first steps in sweet video
Watch the inspirational moment a 6-year-old girl with cerebral palsy takes steps for the first time without her walker and braces. The brave child, named Love, can be seen breaking...
Mama June fixes up house 'in shambles,' wants $225K for it
Reality TV star June Shannon — known by fans as "Mama June" — has listed her home in Hampton, Georgia, for $225,000. TMZ reported that the home was in a...
'AEW' chants become WWE's Hell in a Cell nightmare
WWE fans chanted rival company All Elite Wrestling and called for a refund after a horrible ending at the Hell in a Cell pay-per-view between Seth Rollins and Bray Wyatt....
Samuel Little is the most prolific serial killer in US history
The FBI has confirmed that a senior citizen who has murdered at least 50 people is the most prolific serial killer in US history – and the law enforcement agency...
A.J. Green trade rumors heat up as Bengals crumble
A.J. Green hasn't played a game with the Bengals this season while recovering from an ankle injury, and he might not play for them when he's healthy. With the Bengals...
So many tears after unbelievable track blunder
China hijacked the final of the women’s 4x100m relay event on Sunday at the world championships with one of the ugliest runs ever seen on the track. The Chinese team...
Two victims of 1944 circus fire exhumed in ID attempt
WINDSOR, Conn. — Authorities exhumed the bodies Monday of two victims of the 1944 Hartford circus fire in hopes of identifying one of the last five people still listed as...
Cuomo loses latest battle against government watchdogs in federal court
It took a federal judge to reign in Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s fiercest strikes against his good government critics, ending a three-year court battle over a state law that would have...
Man tries to sneak sword past security at Newark Airport
Zorro would have been appalled. A man who apparently is not the sharpest tool in the shed took a stab at trying to board a flight to São Paulo, Brazil,...
Climate activists block roads, stop traffic around the world
BERLIN — Activists with the Extinction Rebellion movement blocked roads and staged demonstrations in big cities around the globe Monday, part of a wide-ranging series of protests demanding much more...
What China's condemnation of Rockets could mean for Joe Tsai's Nets
SHANGHAI, China -- Joe Tsai has gone from e-commerce billionaire to NBA owner. Now he’s adding peacemaker to the list. The Taiwanese-born, Hong Kong-based Tsai bought the Nets in August....
Inside the MTA's 'disturbing' boiler rooms
Think the subways are dirty? Imagine the MTA facilities you can't see. Inspections of five transit boiler rooms revealed “disturbing and extreme structural and safety concerns,” MTA Inspector General Carolyn...
French conservatives protest bill allowing IVF for lesbians
PARIS — Several thousand conservative activists of all ages marched through Paris on Sunday to protest a French bill that would give lesbian couples and single women access to in...
High school football player makes epic one-handed catch
Gotta hand it to this kid — that's one impressive play. Watch high school football player Craig Richardson Jr.'s one-handed catch during a North East High School home game in...
Canadian rockers Nickelback get boost from Trump meme
Nickelback is back -- thanks to President Trump. The Canadian pop rockers, who haven't exactly topped the Billboard charts in more than a decade, saw downloads of their 2005 song...
US denies protections for tree threatened by climate change
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — An iconic Alaska tree with roots that can freeze to death if not covered by snow was rejected Friday by a federal agency for the threatened species...
This bloody bath mat is perfect for Halloween
‘Tis the season for a good scare, y’all. With Halloween just weeks away, there’s no better time to queue up the horror flicks, put on a costume, and indulge in...
Iran unveils kit to convert artillery rockets into guided missiles
The Iranian military has unveiled what it claims is a conversion kit that converts artillery rockets into surface-to-surface missiles – technology that Israel has accused Tehran of trying to deliver...
Bronx DA names 75 NYPD members on 'naughty list' for shoddy police work
The Bronx District Attorney's Office became the first in the city on Monday to publicly release a "naughty list" of NYPD members whose credibility could lead to criminal cases being...
'Human Ken Doll' says his nose is 'sinking' after botched surgeries
A man known as “Human Ken Doll,” who has spent nearly $750,000 on surgery over the years to transform into a real-life Barbie, says his nose is “sinking” after almost...
Actor sets unofficial record by not blinking for over an hour
It may have been a lighthearted game, but this guy had his eyes on the prize -- literally. An actor, comedian and TV host in the Philippines set an unofficial...
Jalen Ramsey photo is latest trade tweak of Jaguars
It’s time for some new Jalen Ramsey rumors. The Jaguars’ injured star cornerback, who has had a public trade demand for three weeks, didn’t travel with his teammates to Carolina....
Alex Trebek: 'Jeopardy!' skills have 'started to diminish' amid chemo
"I'm not afraid of dying," longtime "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek says. "I’ve lived a good life, a full life, and I’m nearing the end of that life," he tells Canadian news...
Amazon warehouse workers got fired co-workers rehired
An Amazon delivery center in California reportedly rehired two warehouse workers after their colleagues organized to demand they be reinstated. According to a report from Motherboard, managers at the delivery...
Grieving UK mom wants justice for son fatally hit by US diplomat's wife
The heartbroken mother of a British teen killed in a car crash with the wife of an American diplomat issued an emotional plea Monday for the driver to return to...
Police probe alleged assault on World War II veteran at care home
Police are investigating a series of alleged assaults at a UK nursing home -- including against a World War II veteran who was left with a skull fracture, according to...
Astronomers spot 'cosmic web' that sticks the universe together
The cosmic web responsible for "gluing" the far-flung galaxies of the universe together has been directly observed for the first time ever. Scientists using the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large...
Russian teacher in dying Siberian village only has one student left
SIBILYAKOVO, Russia - Uminur Kuchukova, 61, could have retired years ago, but she continues to teach at this dying Russian village’s once bustling school for the sake of its last...
13 women drown after migrant boat capsizes in Mediterranean
At least 13 women – some of them pregnant – drowned and at least a dozen other people were missing when an overloaded migrant boat capsized off the Sicilian island...
Dodgers vs. Nationals prediction: Take Washington in Game 4 pitching mismatch
Albuquerque International Balloon Festival drew more than 100 hot air balloons over the weekend. There hasn’t been that much hot air released at the same time since Mike Francesa’s phony...
Fears for rare humpback whale spotted in the River Thames
Fears are mounting for as whale, believed to be a rare humpback, which has appeared in the River Thames in England. There were six sightings of the massive marine mammal...
New York-based WBAI radio abruptly shuts down
WBAI FM 99.5, a listener-supported radio station in New York City that has been on the air since 1955, abruptly announced on Monday it is shutting down. The station’s California-based...
Rep. Maloney hospitalized after nearly fainting at vigil for slain homeless men
Manhattan Rep. Carolyn Maloney was hospitalized Monday after she nearly fainted at a vigil for the four homeless men who were slain in Chinatown. The 73-year-old longtime Democratic congresswoman was...
Man escapes Brooklyn booking facility in handcuffs
The crook, who was busted for robbery, was being walked into Central Booking when he took off on Atlantic Avenue and Court Street around 11:30 a.m., the NYPD confirmed.
Melania Trump, 'Breaking Bad' star warn of vaping dangers at DEA event
ARLINGTON, VA. -- First lady Melania Trump warned of the dangers of e-cigarettes and vaping during a drug-free awareness event Monday with “Breaking Bad” actor Dean Norris. “It is important...
Jeff Daniels to play James Comey, Brendan Gleeson as Trump in limited series
CBS Studios has cast two key roles in its miniseries that will be based on a book by ousted FBI Director James Comey. Jeff Daniels will play the embattled Comey...
Why Pat Shurmur's tough talk might not matter against Patriots
There was plenty of tough talk from coach Pat Shurmur after the Giants were thoroughly beaten by the Vikings, and you have to wonder if his team will ever see...
Trump allies used presidential links to push deal with Ukraine gas company: sources
KIEV, Ukraine — As Rudy Giuliani was pushing Ukrainian officials last spring to investigate one of Donald Trump’s main political rivals, a group of individuals with ties to the president...
Massive python captured in Everglades sets new size record
Step aside, "Florida man" — this "Florida snake" is grabbing headlines today. Trappers have captured a massive Burmese python in the Everglades. Jonathan Lopez and Cynthia Downer nabbed an 18-foot,...
Robert Kraft's non-existent granddaughter in middle of wild NHL rumor
https://twitter.com/SensDiehardz/status/1180515888379895808 Robert Kraft found his name attached to a different sports franchise Saturday, amid rumors the Patriots owner was interested in acquiring the Ottawa Senators. Over the weekend, a Snapchat...
Helena Bonham Carter used psychic to reach Princess Margaret for 'The Crown'
Before stepping into the role of Princess Margaret, Helena Bonham Carter asked the royal herself for some pointers — never mind that she's been dead for 17 years. The actress,...
Ex-Harlem teacher gets up to 4 years for sending sex videos to students
A former Harlem charter school teacher was sentenced Monday to 1-1/3 to four years in prison for sending sexually explicit videos to a student. Jeffery Bryant, 26, copped to disseminating...
Teacher allegedly touched two sleeping students at NJ boarding school
A 23-year-old teacher at a New Jersey prep school sneaked into two teen boys' dorm rooms and touched them as they slept, authorities say. Dominic Brown, who taught history at...
Giant black hole at center of Milky Way 'recently' exploded
The supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way exploded 3.5 million years ago, according to astronomers. This is considered to be "astonishingly recent" in galactic terms and...
Baby bears honk for help after getting locked inside a van
Watch the moment two bear cubs in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, trapped themselves inside a home security service van — and then laid on the horn for help. “I got carjacked today...
Ilhan Omar blames the media, political foes for killing her marriage
US Rep. Ilhan Omar suggested Monday that the press and her political foes are partly to blame for the demise of her marriage. "Ilhan and Ahmed have been the object...
Daniel Snyder fired the wrong man
Daniel Snyder fired the wrong guy early Monday. If the Redskins owner truly wanted what’s best for his franchise, he would have fired himself, not only his head coach Jay...
Knicks' first starting lineup has one small surprise
WASHINGTON — If there was a surprise in Knicks coach David Fizdale’s starting lineup preseason opener, it was a small one — but telling nevertheless. Marcus Morris, who signed a...
You can experience 'life on Mars' in a Spanish cave for $6,700
Aspiring astronauts can now fork out nearly £5,000 ($6,700) to experience life on Mars for a whole month. Holiday website Tripadvisor has created a program where daredevils can isolate themselves...
Homeless man who was beaten to death remembered as 'gentle'
One of the four homeless men who were bludgeoned to death over the weekend by a homicidal maniac was remembered Monday as a “hardworking” and “gentle man.” “We are here...
Businesswoman refuses to deny affair with Boris Johnson
The American businesswoman being investigated over her ties to British leader Boris Johnson went on live TV -- & played coy over reports of their alleged affair. Jennifer Arcuri, 34,...
NBA's statement on Daryl Morey was much harsher in Chinese translation
The Chinese translation of the NBA's response to Daryl Morey's pro-Hong Kong tweet was far more antagonistic than the original English statement, eagle-eyed observers noticed. The Chinese-language statement, issued Monday,...
Princess Madeleine's children stripped of royal titles
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry started a trend with baby Archie.
Dozens arrested after they 'gored' Charging Bull statue during climate protest
Mess with the bull, you get the cuffs. Dozens of protesters were arrested Monday morning for dousing lower Manhattan’s “Charging Bull” statue with fake blood as part of a climate-change...
Top Republicans rip Trump's decision to pull troops from Syria
A handful of top Republicans — including former US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley — on Monday criticized President Trump’s decision to remove US troops from Syria as a...
'The Irishman' movie is coming to Broadway's Belasco Theatre
And at $15, it's the cheapest ticket on the Great White Way.
Giancarlo Stanton is the exception to philosophy that carried Yankees
MINNEAPOLIS — The reactions when the Yankees signed Brett Gardner and DJ LeMahieu and traded for Edwin Encarnacion were quite similar. “Why?” Or: “Where is (fill-in-the-blank) going to play and/or...
Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Turkey's economy over Syria
President Trump on Monday threatened to "obliterate" Turkey's economy should the NATO ally do anything "off limits" in Syria. “As I have stated strongly before, and just to reiterate, if...
Adam Gase's QB mistake had nothing to do with Luke Falk practicing
The Jets dropped to 0-4 Sunday with their 31-6 loss to the Eagles in Philadelphia. Here are some thoughts and observations from the game: 1. The Jets have plenty of...
Dad charged with murder 16 years after disabled son disappears
A Missouri father and former bounty hunter has been charged in his 9-year-old son’s death -- some 16 years after the disabled boy disappeared, according to reports. Dawan Ferguson, 46,...
Giant asteroid strike may have wiped out life 12,800 years ago
Nearly two-thirds of all Americans want the government to focus on monitoring asteroids in the event of a catastrophic strike. That concern may be deep-rooted in nature's history, according to...
GE to freeze, pre-pay pensions to save up to $8 billion
General Electric said on Monday it would freeze pensions for about 20,000 salaried US employees and make other related moves to help the ailing conglomerate cut debt and reduce its...
City will increase homeless outreach efforts after Chinatown rampage, de Blasio says
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday that the city is beefing up homeless outreach efforts in Chinatown in the wake of a deranged maniac’s homicidal spree that left four vagrants...
'Miracle' dog found alive in debris a month after Hurricane Dorian hit Bahamas
A "miracle dog" has been found alive in the rubble in the Bahamas -- one month after Hurricane Dorian slammed into the islands and trapped the pooch, according to news reports....
Larry Kudlow: I don't know if Trump was joking about asking China to investigate Bidens
WASHINGTON -- White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said he didn’t know if President Trump was joking when he said that China should investigate Joe and Hunter Biden. “I don’t...
Teen crushed to death at out-of-control house party
A New Zealand college student fell down the stairs and was trampled to death at an out-of-control house party, according to a report. Sophia Crestani, 19, was fatally crushed Saturday...
Teen dies saving girlfriend after car plunges into canal, killing his brothers and cousin
An 18-year-old driver whose car plunged into a Delaware canal over the weekend saved his girlfriend before dying in a heroic bid to help his cousin and younger brothers, according...
French modeling scout and accused Jeffrey Epstein associate is not on the lam: lawyer
Jean-Luc Brunel, founder of Karin Models and MC2 Model Management, "is not on the run" and "firmly contests the allegations circulated by the press," his lawyer Corinne Dreyfus-Schmidt said in...
Goats are munching this Greek island into environmental crisis
SAMOTHRAKI, Greece — With oak and chestnut forests, waterfalls and rugged coastline, Samothraki has a wild beauty and a remoteness that sets it apart from other Greek islands. There are...
Painting zebra stripes on cows can keep flies away
A team of researchers painted Japanese black cows with black-and-white stripes as part of the experiment based on the observation that the stripes on zebras seem to confuse flies and...
Photographer captures adorable squirrel photos after years of gaining trust
Talk about squirrelly situations! Swedish wildlife photographer Geert Weggen has spent six years buddying up to bushy-eared red squirrels around his mountain home in order to catch them in cute...
Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen slash price of Boston mansion
The superstar couple has doubled down on efforts to sell their lavish refuge near Boston, chopping the price by more than $5 million.
Flight attendants arrested for allegedly trafficking $3M of cocaine
Two flight attendants employed by South African Airways (SAA) were arrested last week for allegedly attempting to smuggle about $3 million worth of cocaine into Hong Kong International Airport, in...
How Redskins made Jay Gruden's firing extra painful
It is never fun to get fired, and that appears to be especially true if it is by the Redskins. According to the Washington Post, Jay Gruden was called into...
'Little darling:' Jerry Jones thinks NFL ref is too sensitive
Jason Garrett admitted his mistake, taking ownership of his unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for abusive language. His team's owner, Jerry Jones, didn’t seem to mind the flag when told the reason...
Manhattan DA temporarily barred from enforcing subpoena for Trump's tax returns
Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance Jr. won a victory in court Monday in his battle to look at President Trump’s tax returns — but it was short-lived. The day started with...
Trump to present Medal of Freedom to Reagan Attorney General Edwin Meese
President Trump will award the Medal of Freedom to Edwin Meese, who served as attorney general in the Reagan administration, in a ceremony on Tuesday, the White House said in...
China bans 'South Park' after episode skewers censorship
China has a message for "South Park": You will respect their authoritah! After Comedy Central aired an episode of the animated series that chided Hollywood for fearing Chinese censors, that...
Chinese businesses cut ties with Rockets after Daryl Morey's Hong Kong tweet
Several Chinese businesses are in a fast break to sever ties with the Houston Rockets, whose general manager has expressed support for Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protesters, according to a report....
Yankees are set up perfectly to sweep Twins
The Yankees dominated the first two games of the series, outscoring the Twins 18-6 in The Bronx. The series now heads to Minnesota on Monday night with Luis Severino matched...
Study finds aspirin could lessen impact of air pollution on lungs
Aspirin may lessen the negative effects of air pollution, an intriguing new study concludes. Researchers from Columbia, Harvard and Boston Universities analyzed a subset of data collected from 2,280 male...
Assistant principal allegedly had sex with student for months
An assistant principal at a North Carolina high school had sex with a student six times over a four-month span, police said. Lisa Rothwell, a 34-year-old educator at Stuart Cramer...
Band members injured by collapsing stage during performance
Two members of an Argentinian band were injured when the stage collapsed during the closing act of a festival, according to a report. Folk group Los Criollos was giving a...
Boris Johnson urges US diplomat's wife to return after fatal crash
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday urged the wife of a US diplomat to return to the UK to face justice for allegedly fatally striking a 19-year-old motorcyclist. “I...
Trump defends pulling US troops out of Syria
President Trump on Monday defended his administration's decision to pull American troops out of northern Syria, declaring that the US will fight "WHERE IT IS TO OUR BENEFIT." In a...
Hong Kong journalist hit by Molotov cocktail during protests
A journalist covering demonstrations in Hong Kong was recovering Monday after being hit by a Molotov cocktail, which disturbing video shows left part of his head in flames. The man,...
NASA sets first all-female spacewalk after suit flap mishap in spring
The first all-female spacewalk is back on, six months after a suit-sizing flap led to an embarrassing cancellation.
Dying teacher pens own obit to ease pain for her family
A Pennsylvania teacher who died of cancer last month used the time she had left in life to ease the pain of her death for those she'd leave behind. She...
70-year-old cyclist conquers Bolivia’s ‘Death Road’
LA PAZ - Bolivia´s “Death Road” might seem an odd place for a septuagenarian grandmother on two wheels. The world´s most dangerous road spirals skyward nearly 11,000 feet, from the...
This elite hair dryer can make every day a good hair day
When it comes to achieving silky smooth hair, not all blow dryers are created equal. And whether you’re the king or queen of blowouts or more of a rough-dry and...
Now Trump says Nancy Pelosi should be impeached
President Trump alleged that House Speaker "Nervous Nancy" Pelosi, who is leading the impeachment inquiry against him, has committed "treason" and should be removed from office. "Nancy Pelosi knew of...
The Joe Maddon-Angels reunion is getting closer to reality
Momentum continues to build toward a reunion between Joe Maddon and the Angels. Maddon, who spent the past five seasons with the Cubs, is scheduled to interview for the Angels'...
Adorable giant dog comforts tiny rescue kitten at bath time
This big mama has a soft touch.
How 'Joker' could make a fortune for a pedophile rock star
A pivotal scene in the Joaquin Phoenix movie features two-minutes of Glitter's 1972 glam rock track "Rock and Roll Part 2." That means the 75-year-old singer, a convicted pedophile serving...
Slain witness in killer cop case was going to testify in lawsuit against Dallas police
The Dallas man who was murdered shortly after providing key testimony in the trial against killer cop Amber Guyger was set to take the stand in a civil lawsuit against...
Talks between UAW and GM take 'turn for the worse': union official
Talks for a new four-year labor contract between General Motors and its striking workers took a “turn for the worse” on Sunday after the United Auto Workers rejected the largest...
Scientists can't explain these mysterious fireballs in Chile
When we Earthlings spot something tearing through the sky in a blaze of glory, there’s almost always a totally reasonable explanation. More often than not, tiny chunks of space rock...
Ilhan Omar files for divorce from husband amid affair allegations
Rep. Ilhan Omar has filed for divorce from the father of her three kids, claiming the marriage is "irretrievable" -- amid allegations that she had an affair with DC-based political...
Nevada desperately trying to keep 'zombie deer' out of state
It may be October, but these “zombie deer” have nothing to do with Halloween. Officials in Nevada are desperately trying to keep all deer with a highly contagious, fatal condition...
Three Kansas City bar shooting victims identified by family, friends
Alfredo Calderon, Everado Meza and Francisco Garcia Anaya were fatally struck inside the Tequila KC Bar at 1:30 a.m. Sunday.
Woman dragged off flight after boarding without ID, ticket
A woman somehow managed to get on a Delta flight without identification or a boarding pass, causing a three-hour delay in Florida over the weekend, officials said. The airline apologized...
Travis Kelce shoves Chiefs coach in heated sideline confrontation
It appears there was more tension on the Chiefs' sideline Sunday than on the field. Tight end Travis Kelce was spotted shoving Kansas City offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy during the...
Judge tosses Trump's lawsuit trying to block release of his tax returns
A federal judge in Manhattan on Monday threw out President Trump’s lawsuit attempting to block the Manhattan DA’s Office from getting its hands on years of his financial records -- meaning...
Disney Skyliner gondola trapped passengers in sky for hours
The most magical place on Earth stalled over the weekend.
Twins president's Yankees confidence looks ridiculous right now
MINNEAPOLIS — Emboldened by his lineup’s ability to hit more home runs than any other team in baseball history, Dave St. Peter figured it was time for the Twins to...
Giants rookie starting to show off his tantalizing talent
Five games into the season — with rookie receiver Darius Slayton healthy and active only for the past three — the Giants’ fifth-round pick in this year’s draft started showing...
HSBC planning up to 10,000 job cuts to slash costs
HSBC is planning to cut up to 10,000 jobs, more than 4 percent of its workforce, as interim chief executive officer Noel Quinn seeks to reduce costs across the banking...
Woman catches her fiancee robbing bank on day before wedding to pay for ring
A Texas man’s walk down the aisle took a wrong turn when he decided to rob a bank the day before his wedding so he could pay for his fiancee’s...
These QBs will lead NFL into life after Tom Brady and Drew Brees
Several certain Hall of Fame quarterbacks are approaching the end of their NFL careers. Which younger arms are ready to take over and lead the league into the next decade?...
Bombay Bicycle Club gets back on the bus
Bombay Bicycle Club's first tour since 2014 has been "pretty seamless" so far, says guitarist Jamie MacColl. Besides the British indie band's ride. "The wheels did fall of our bus...
Jimmy Carter appears at charity event with black eye and stitches
Former President Jimmy Carter didn't let a black eye and 14 stitches stop him from rallying volunteers for a Habitat for Humanity project in Nashville on Sunday. Carter, who turned...
Nets owner weighs in on growing Daryl Morey controversy
Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai says the damage from Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey’s tweet showing support for pro-democracy demonstrators in Hong Kong “will take a long time to repair.”...
New Yorkers support ban on sale of flavored e-cigarettes: poll
ALBANY — State health officials seeking to curb the rising vaping epidemic by banning the sale of all flavored e-cigarettes got a big thumbs up from New Yorkers, according to...
Venezuelan ambassador to Japan says Trump sanctions froze his bank accounts
TOKYO — The Venezuelan ambassador to Tokyo says his bank account has become inaccessible in Japan in what he said was apparently a consequence of President Trump's decision to freeze...
Kansas City bar shooting suspect arrested, another still at large
Police have arrested one of the suspects in the Kansas City bar slaughter that left four dead and five injured -- with a second still on the loose and deemed...
The first NFL coach of the season gets fired
The NFL is down to one Gruden. The Redskins fired head coach Jay Gruden early Monday after starting the season 0-5. Washington lost 33-7 to the Patriots on Sunday. Gruden...
Bernie Sanders releases major campaign finance plan as he recuperates
Sen. Bernie Sanders, who is recovering at home from a heart attack that temporarily sidelined his presidential run, is pitching a campaign finance plan that would dramatically ban corporate donations...
American troops pull out ahead of Turkey's planned invasion of Syria
US troops on Monday began pulling out of positions along the border in northeast Syria ahead of an expected invasion by Turkey, according to US-allied Kurdish forces. The Kurdish militia...
Baby and pup have a barkin' good time playing with robotic dog
A puppy, a baby, and a baby puppy — the trifecta of cuteness. Watch as 18-month-old Charlie and his puppy, Lola, joyfully play with a robotic dog toy in their...
Mother stopped possible school massacre by turning in her own son
A Washington state mom turned her 17-year-old son in to police upon finding plans in his journal to carry out a school shooting on the anniversary of the Columbine High...
Edwin Encarnacion is making Yankees impact at perfect time
MINNEAPOLIS — When the Yankees didn’t make any major additions prior to the trade deadline in July, general manager Brian Cashman pointed out that he had already made a significant...
Twins take Nelson Cruz's message to heart in dire spot
MINNEAPOLIS — When Nelson Cruz speaks, the Twins listen. So after they fell into a 2-0 hole in the ALDS on Saturday night at Yankee Stadium, they heard from their...
Jets offensive line saga somehow reaches new low
PHILADELPHIA — Sam Darnold’s spleen saved the rest of his body. Despite facing an Eagles pass rush which had recorded a league-low three sacks through its first four games, the...
White House says Turkey will 'soon' invade northern Syria
The White House announced Sunday night that Turkey will soon invade northern Syria while US troops remain on the sidelines. The development raises questions about the future of the region’s...
A bunch of Knicks just shrank
The Knicks got shorter — on paper. In compliance with an NBA mandate to become more accurate with listed heights in an attempt at full disclosure, the Knicks released their...
Jason Garrett's Cowboys are shrinking from the challenge
A dominant performance by an Aaron led Green Bay to a massive road victory Sunday in Dallas. It wasn’t Aaron Rodgers, though, who did the dominating. It was running back...
Pope Francis considers lifting celibacy requirement for priests
Pope Francis on Sunday opened a three-week meeting of bishops that is expected to include a contentious debate on ordaining married men to ease the Amazon region’s priest shortage. The...
Desperate Twins counting on Jake Odorizzi to save them
MINNEAPOLIS — Jake Odorizzi, the Twins turn their desperate eyes to you. With their season on the line Monday night in Game 3 of the ALDS, the Twins will give...
‘Zombie' Angelina Jolie reportedly arrested for blasphemy in Iran
An Iranian Instagram star known worldwide for her creepy transformation into a zombie Angelina Jolie was arrested for "encouraging youth corruption," according to a report Sunday. Sahar Tabar, 22, was...
J.A. Happ is stuck in Yankees' postseason purgatory
MINNEAPOLIS — J.A. Happ still is trying to get used to his new role as a reliever — who also might start — in the playoffs. “Since I don’t really...
Never-before-seen J.D. Salinger collection to hit Manhattan library
More than 200 items related to reclusive author J.D. Salinger — and never before seen in public — will go on display at the New York Public Library’s main branch...
The Dodgers take command in the NLDS
WASHINGTON — With all of that October experience, no wonder Justin Turner and the rest of the Los Angeles Dodgers managed to produce a postseason inning unlike any other: seven...