October 16, 2019
One Ranger doesn't want to talk about rust
Alex Georgiev doesn’t like to think about any rust that might develop during long stretches when the Rangers backup goalie doesn’t play a game. But that mentality has served him...
Colorado woman tried to mail human fetuses to UK: reports
A woman in Colorado has been indicted for trying to ship three human fetuses to the UK using the United States Postal Service, reports said. The fetuses, believed to have...
Watch: Kid vandals jump for joy after kicking out subway car window
Two kids were captured on video kicking out a Manhattan subway car window — then jumping up and down while clapping their hands in joy to celebrate the vandalism, police...
Man accused of sparking Brooklyn block-party shooting busted for murder
The man accused of sparking a summertime mass shooting in Brooklyn that left one person dead and 11 others shot has been arrested for murder, police said Wednesday. Kyle Williams,...
City Council set to back de Blasio's controversial bid to close Rikers Island
The bell is about to toll for Rikers Island, as the City Council plans to vote today on Mayor de Blasio’s polarizing plan to replace the scandal-scarred complex with four...
Nets about to get first real look at Kyrie Irving
The Nets may get their first real look at Kyrie Irving in their preseason game against the Raptors on Friday. Irving, who re-aggravated a facial fracture in the first minute...
First real Kaapo Kakko-Jack Hughes battle is finally here
It is now as it was four months ago — Jack versus Kakko, and Kakko versus Jack. But finally the debate will be played out on the ice, as top-overall...
Knicks' point-guard competition goes terribly on this night
It was a rough night for the Knicks point guards Dennis Smith Jr. and Frank Ntilikina trying to shut down Atlanta’s Trae Young. Both got into foul trouble and were...
Suspicious emailer wages $10K ‘virus’ scam
The next time you are tempted to open a suspicious email from someone you don’t know, remember the horror story I am about to tell you. A simple mistake can...
Breaking down the ripple effects of Yankees-Astros rainout
On one hand, surely the Yankees should have spent another $200 million or whatever it would have cost to throw a retractable roof on their Stadium. On the other? Weather...
Closing Rikers Island will leave thousands of criminals free to roam the streets
Thursday, the New York City Council will vote on the latest proposal to close the centralized detention facilities on Rikers Island and replace them with a borough-based jail system. The...
Cop couple’s charity aims to prevent suicide
They’re looking out for their brothers and sisters in blue. An NYPD detective and his wife have started a suicide prevention nonprofit to honor the memory of their friend Nick...
Starz losing cable subscribers in costly dispute with Comcast
The premium cable channel known for shows “Power” and “Outlander” was dealt a blow Wednesday in its dispute with Comcast. Starz is losing subscribers after cable provider Comcast decided to...
Officials probing grisly mystery of man who died in Manhattan manhole
State officials are investigating how an apparently drunken man fell to his death through an open Columbus Circle manhole and managed to go undiscovered for two weeks. The manhole cover...
Meredith shutting down Family Circle magazine
After nearly 90 years of dispensing recipes and home tips to America, Family Circle magazine is being shut down by Meredith Corp. The December holiday issue will be its last...
Daniel Jones reflects on his wild Giants ride
A weekend off this time of year is welcome and rare and it gave Daniel Jones a chance, albeit briefly, to catch up on a whirlwind month as a starting...
Boxing champ Errol Spence Jr. was drunk at time of crash: cops
Boxing champion Errol Spence Jr. was drunk when he crashed his Ferrari in Texas last week, leaving him seriously injured, police said Wednesday. Dallas Police charged the undefeated welterweight fighter...
NYPD sergeant who killed himself sought help from department
Ten NYPD cops have now taken their own lives in 2019 following the latest heartbreak in Queens, and police sources said Wednesday that the latest casualty had sought help from...
Devine: William Barr explains how people who hate religion are ruining our country
Judging by the spittle-flecked hatred coming his way, Attorney General Bill Barr scored a bull's-eye on the intolerant left with his speech at Notre Dame Saturday defending religious liberty. For...
Second hero is misidentified in Iwo Jima photo, Marines admit
A new hero has been named as one of the six Marines famously photographed raising the American flag over Iwo Jima during WWII -- as the Marines Corps on Wednesday...
'Stranger Things' helps lead Netflix stock surge
Shares of Netflix popped 9% in late trading Wednesday — thanks to new seasons of hit shows like “Stranger Things” and “13 Reasons Why.” The streaming giant Wednesday said it...
Giants getting back two offensive stars
It is all systems go for Saquon Barkley and Evan Engram, as the Giants are getting two of their most explosive offensive players back in the lineup for Sunday’s game...
Yankees fan begs others to cheer in awkward ALCS scene
Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night wasn't loud enough for this hometown fan. “Everybody, we gotta get up," a man was recorded telling his nearby peers during Game 3 of the...
The Jets WR who's benefited most from Sam Darnold's return
There wasn’t a single Jets player who didn’t suffer in his own way during the three games Sam Darnold missed with mononucleosis. The return of the quarterback last week touched...
Amazon's Staten Island workers get hurt at 3 times national rate: report
Workers at Amazon’s new Staten Island warehouse are getting hurt at three times the rate of other warehouse workers nationwide, according to a report out Wednesday. Employees at the year-old,...
Nets deliver first responses after controversial China trip
The Nets had what amounted to a courtside seat for the Daryl Morey-China controversy. But they aren’t about to say what they saw. Back in the United States after an...
Mets managerial candidate is on the Aaron Boone path
Eduardo Perez’s baseball résumé isn’t as extensive as that of other Mets managerial candidates, but his communication skills and name could be enough to compensate. The ESPN analyst, whose father,...
Menthol cig ban will lead to more stop-and-frisk: Moms of Garner, Martin
The mothers of Eric Garner and Trayvon Martin want to snuff out a city proposal to outlaw menthol-flavored cigarettes, worrying that such a ban would fuel a menthol black market...
Chicago teachers to strike in nation’s 3rd-largest district
CHICAGO — Chicago parents and community groups are scrambling to prepare for a massive teachers' strike set to begin Thursday, prompting the city to preemptively cancel classes in the nation's...
Elderly woman killed by hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn
A 65-year-old woman was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while crossing the street in Southern Brooklyn on Wednesday afternoon, police said. The woman, who was not identified, was...
Trump tweets photos of Pelosi's 'unhinged meltdown'
President Trump on Wednesday claimed in a series of tweets that it was House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, not him, who suffered a “meltdown!” at an earlier White House meeting on...
Alabama student made bomb threat over botched football bet: police
A University of Alabama freshman was arrested for calling in a bomb threat during Saturday's LSU-Florida game in Baton Rouge, police said. Connor Bruce Croll, 19, admitted to making the...
Six suspected MS-13 gangbangers busted by feds in drug conspiracy
Federal authorities in Manhattan busted six suspected MS-13 gangbangers on racketeering, weapons and drug charges, according to an indictment unsealed Wednesday. The suspects — with gang nicknames such as "Smiley,"...
Unusual 'Big Dex' is Giants' bet to destroy Kyler Murray
Eli Manning did his best Kyler Murray imitation for the defense earlier this week, and you can imagine how that looked. “He pulled the ball one time Monday, tried to...
75-year-old woman leaps to her death from cruise ship balcony
A 75-year-old woman jumped to her death from an eighth-floor cruise ship balcony, a report said Wednesday. The woman, who was not immediately identified, leaped from the balcony of the...
Jeffrey Epstein victim seeks damages from his Virgin Islands estate
The Queens woman who says she was raped by Jeffrey Epstein as a teen is asking a Virgin Islands judge to ensure she can recoup damages in her New York...
New Jersey school 'improperly removed' molestation victim: suit
A former New Jersey high school student who was molested by a now-convicted teacher has filed suit against the school, charging that administrators “improperly removed” him prior to graduation instead...
Blame Cuomo for New York’s Medicaid crisis
When it comes to New York’s latest Medicaid mess, the buck stops with Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Or rather, the buck should stop with him, if only he would enforce his...
Jets defender they absolutely need is close to returning
A week after the return of their starting quarterback, the Jets are hoping for the return of their defensive quarterback. Coach Adam Gase said inside linebacker C.J. Mosley will do...
How I would fix Yankees lineup in these desperate times
The most fun part about baseball is this: Everyone can be a manager. It’s been that way forever. Sandlot kids in Parkchester and Highbridge probably debated whether Roger Maris and...
A charter school saved my child — why does the mayor want to crush them?
No wonder Mayor Bill de Blasio’s presidential campaign didn’t resonate: He took positions on education that were totally out of step with voters like me. I can’t say I’m surprised....
A dozen ex students claim years of sexual abuse at New York School for the Deaf
A dozen deaf women say they were subject to near-daily sexual abuse at the hands of a New York School for the Deaf houseparent, according to a new lawsuit. The...
Pelosi’s impeachment drive is all politics, no law
President Trump won’t budge: He refuses to comply with demands for information because the House has not formally voted to conduct an impeachment inquiry. House Democrats won’t budge: Speaker Nancy...
Couple explains shocking 'loveless marriage' intro on 'Wheel of Fortune'
A “Wheel of Fortune” contestant's viral intro — in which he railed against his “battle-ax” wife and no-good stepkids — was all in good fun, the married couple told The...
Picky eating might actually be a serious disorder
Is your kid picky — or pathological? Shocking cases of extreme picky eating have been creating a stir online recently. Earlier this week, 20-year-old Austin Davis, from Florida, turned heads...
The City Council’s clear duty: Nix the ‘close Rikers’ fantasy
Amid the mounting rush to close the Rikers Island jail, the City Council votes Thursday on a scheme to replace it with four borough-based jails with far less capacity. This...
Prosecutor urges jury to convict brother of Honduran president for drug trafficking
The brother of Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez "ravaged his country" to send nearly 200,000 kilos of cocaine into the United States, a prosecutor told jurors Wednesday during closing arguments...
Trump calls ex-Defense Secretary James Mattis 'world's most overrated general'
President Trump ripped former Defense Secretary James Mattis as "the world's most overrated general" on Wednesday during a White House sit-down on Syria with congressional leaders, sources told The Post....
Bernie Sanders’ latest burden: ‘help’ from 'The Squad'
Poor Bernie Sanders: First, plummeting polls, then a heart attack — and now "The Squad" of far-left House freshwomen is rushing to his “support.” Sorry: Democratic Socialists won’t bring many...
Some Hong Kong ‘education’
Here’s some “education” for LeBron James: Four goons just sent a Hong Kong pro-democracy leader to the hospital. On Wednesday, four days before the next mass rally, four assailants beat...
Millennials with old souls splash out on 'grandma chic' homes
Meet the millennials who prefer a nostalgic design aesthetic inspired by the quirky comfort of their grandparents’ homes and the opulence of bygone eras. Some call it grandma chic, others...
Surprising friendships aren't limited to politics
In what seemed like the longest debate in history, one light moment during Tuesday's three-hour Democratic debate left everyone talking. Following the recent backlash over Ellen DeGeneres' unlikely friendship with...
Ezekiel Elliot's dad investigated over exotic cat shot dead by cops
Ezekiel Elliott’s dad could be in a pawful lot of trouble. An African wild cat believed to be owned by the Cowboys star’s father terrorized his Ohio neighborhood before it...
These dominatrixes double as therapists
Five years in, traditional therapy wasn't cutting it for David. “I was thinking too much,” the 45-year-old, who suffers from depression, works in film and declined to share his last...
US prosecutor murdered on Yap island had 'dangerous job': sister
The American prosecutor gunned down outside her home on a tiny Pacific island had a "dangerous job," her sister told The Post when asked if anyone wanted her dead. Wisconsin...
GM and union table talks over closed Lordstown, Ohio plant
A tentative deal between General Motors and the United Auto Workers doesn’t include a full agreement on bringing manufacturing back to Lordstown, Ohio, a city that’s been a focus of...
How Nationals did it: Bryce Harper's downfall, Mets epiphany
WASHINGTON — Like everything in the Nationals' recent history, this year revolved around Bryce Harper. Harper signed that 13-year, $330 million deal with the Phillies. He did not take the...
Boxer dies after going into post-fight coma
Boxer Patrick Day died Wednesday from injuries suffered in a fight over the weekend, his manager said. Day was taken out of the ring on a stretcher and rushed to...
'I'm afraid': 911 call of woman locked in bus luggage compartment
A woman called 911 from the luggage compartment of a Peter Pan bus -- to say she'd been locked there by the driver, it was revealed Wednesday. The caller began...
How 'Watchmen' evolved into a cable series
Damon Lindelof never intended to make a “Watchmen” TV series. “It’s one of my favorite pieces of storytelling ever,” says Lindelof, 46, of the 1986-87 comic books. “So when it...
Browns' star punched by 'fan' in bizarre episode
Myles Garrett's latest fan interaction didn't go as expected. The Cleveland Browns' defensive end tweeted on Tuesday that a "fan" asked for photo and punched him in the face instead....
Yankees are very angry over Astros' sketchy whistling
According to a person familiar with the situation, the Yankees’ coaches were upset with a whistle coming from the Houston dugout in Game 1 of the ALCS and believed it...
Feds want to seize 12 human skulls of members of Indonesian tribe
What a bonehead. An art dealer was busted allegedly sneaking 12 ancient human skulls into the country — and the feds now want to get their hands on the spooky...
Elizabeth Warren gets frontrunner treatment and other commentary
2020 watch: Warren Gets Frontrunner Treatment Elizabeth Warren got the frontrunner treatment at Tuesday’s Democratic debate, reports Politico’s Ryan Lizza, from getting “pilloried for not detailing how she would pay...
House passes resolution to condemn Trump's Syria troop pullout
WASHINGTON – The House overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan resolution Wednesday rebuking President Trump for his pullout of troops in Syria that paved the way for a Turkish offensive against US...
Brock Osweiler retires in the middle of 'Brocktober'
Brocktober officially is over. Brock Osweiler, who parlayed a brief stint in relief of Peyton Manning with the Broncos into a $72 million free-agent contract, announced his retirement Wednesday from...
'Emotionally spent' NYPD cops need 'cutting-edge' intervention: expert
What is killing our cops? And what can be done about it? It is alarming that the NYPD — with 10 officers taking their own lives this year alone —...
Carrie Underwood checks out $12M Gramercy Park townhouse
The country singer's house hunt took her to 315 E. 18th St., which has six bedrooms over 5,788 square feet.
Yankees in denial over Gary Sanchez misery
Aaron Boone has backed Gary Sanchez since he was hired as manager nearly two years ago. And that hasn’t changed even as the catcher’s prolonged slump has extended well into...
Justin Pugh's emotions as he prepares for first game against Giants
When he arrived, Justin Pugh figured he could develop and acclimate and learn, surrounded by proven, experienced players with pedigree on the offensive line. Pugh, as the Giants’ 2013 first-round...
Trump warns Turkish president over Syria: 'Don't be a fool!'
President Trump warned his Turkish counterpart in a letter that the world would "look upon you forever as the devil" if he didn't find a peaceful resolution to tensions with...
Perv pushed woman's head toward his crotch in Brooklyn apartment lobby: cops
Cops are searching for an unknown creep who pushed a woman's head toward his crotch in the lobby of a Brooklyn apartment building, police said Wednesday. The perv allegedly walked...
Dog walker finds infant alive in plastic bag near road: police
Indiana police are investigating after a pedestrian walking a dog on Tuesday afternoon found an infant – still alive – inside a plastic bag along a road. Officers with the...
Dems bolt from Syria meeting after Trump calls Pelosi 'third rate'
Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Chuck Schumer stormed out of a White House sitdown on Syria with President Trump after he called Pelosi “ a third-rate politician” and a Communist...
'That's not very nice!': Girl swears off meat after learning where it comes from
Little Erin may have been excited for dinner, but her hunger quickly faded after asking her dad how her sausages were made. "We turn the pigs into sausages — the...
MoMA's $450M redo makes it easy to get blissfully lost
Size matters, at least as far as the Museum of Modern Art is concerned. The MoMA that reopens Monday after a $450 million redo is bigger, brighter, better — reasons...
Queens teen suing Lyft after recording video of driver masturbating
The brave Queens teen who recorded a video of her Lyft driver masturbating is suing the ride-share company — claiming the company failed to properly vet its drivers. The 14-year-old...
Scientists discover big storms can create ‘stormquakes’
WASHINGTON — Scientists have discovered a mash-up of two feared disasters — hurricanes and earthquakes — and they’re calling them “stormquakes.” The shaking of the sea floor during hurricanes and...
Joe Biden's campaign blew $924K on private jets
Joe Biden burned through campaign funds at a fast clip over the past three months, ending the final quarter in 2019 with less than $9 million — after his team...
Joe Girardi makes telling move with managerial race heating up
Joe Girardi appears confident he will receive one of the seven remaining managing jobs. The former Yankee skipper stepped down Wednesday as manager with USA Baseball for the upcoming World...
Stan Van Gundy: Knicks now a step up from 'unwatchable'
Don’t expect the Knicks to be in a playoff race this season. That is according to TNT's Stan Van Gundy and Reggie Miller. But the new TNT voice, Van Gundy,...
Judge scolds gang member for cursing out prosecutor in court
The reputed gang member who cursed out a Brooklyn prosecutor in court got scolded on Wednesday for his vulgar tantrum. Tony Johnson, 17, nodded as acting state Supreme Court Justice...
'Tarzan' actor Ron Ely's wife stabbed to death by son: police
The wife of the 1960s actor who played “Tarzan” was allegedly stabbed to death at the couple’s California home by their son — who was then fatally gunned down by...
California Lyft driver pulled over so cops can arrest passenger
A California Lyft driver was completing a trip on Saturday night when police officers pulled her over and descended on her vehicle. It was then that Mariza Ruelas realized she...
The lousy trend that's ruining Disney movies
Hey Disney, you don’t look so good. Maybe you should lie down, or get a new art director. Like the face of a fainting victim, a spate of live-action films...
Elizabeth Warren had best debate performance: poll
Democratic voters gave Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders and Mayor Pete Buttigieg got the top grades for their performances at Tuesday night’s debate in Ohio. FiveThirtyEight.com and Ipsos polled...
Trump blames Boris Johnson for surprising dead teen's parents
President Trump on Wednesday defended surprising the grieving parents of a British crash victim with the American woman accused of killing their son -- but blamed UK Prime Minister Boris...
Model spends $25K on surgery to increase breast size to N cup
For Amber Alena, bigger is better. The 24-year-old cam model and adult film actress says she increased her breast size from a B cup to a whopping N cup and...
Cop saves unconscious man second before train slams into car
A heroic Utah Trooper ignored a train bearing down on him to pull an unconscious driver from a car on the tracks early Wednesday -- getting him free just one...
France OKs bill legalizing IVF for lesbians, single women
PARIS — France’s lower house of parliament on Tuesday overwhelmingly passed a bill that aims to give single women and lesbian couples legal access to in vitro fertilization, egg freezing...
Soho pad once occupied by theater legend's son lists for $5M
The late theater director and producer James Hammerstein — the son of Oscar Hammerstein II, of Rogers and Hammerstein fame — lived in the unit at 100 Prince St.
Masahiro Tanaka's chance to save Yankees is here early
Masahiro Tanaka has been mostly brilliant in the postseason since joining the Yankees. They will need the right-hander to live up to his lofty standards again in Game 4 on...
Dad of Sandy Hook victim wins $450K suit against conspiracy theorist
The father of a boy killed in the Sandy Hook school shooting has been awarded $450,000 in a lawsuit against a conspiracy theorist who claimed the massacre never happened. Leonard...
Scandal-ridden Uber is getting its own TV series
Showtime is hitching a ride with Uber. The network is developing a limited series about the ride-sharing company's rocky road to success and its hard-partying ex-CEO Travis Kalanick, who was ousted...
Man's testicles swell to basketball size due to rare condition
He's got some real cojones — and not in a good way. A Panama man shocked medical professionals after he showed up at the hospital with testicles as large as...
Cindy Crawford tours $14M condo with hubby Rande Gerber
The married supermodel and hospitality entrepreneur checked out the most expensive listing still on the market at 152 Elizabeth St., the seven-unit building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning starchitect Tadao Ando.
Fox stuns marmot in 2019's best wildlife photo
What the fox! A photo capturing the instant an unsuspecting marmot is startled by a hungry fox just inches away has won a top prize. For its Wildlife Photographer of...
Elizabeth Warren deletes infamous Native American DNA tweet
Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren has deleted an infamous, year-old post from her social media in which she boasted of a DNA test proving her Native American ancestry — dating...
Yankees are no closer to Giancarlo Stanton answers
At some point the Yankees need to decide if waiting for Giancarlo Stanton’s right quadriceps injury to heal enough for him to contribute in some role during the ALCS against...
Trump trades barbs with Graham over Syria decision
President Trump on Wednesday hit back against Sen. Lindsey Graham for criticizing him over pulling US troops out of Syria, claiming the Republican lawmaker would have Americans fighting in the...
Chinese snooping tech spreads to nations vulnerable to abuse
BELGRADE, Serbia — When hundreds of video cameras with the power to identify and track individuals started appearing in the streets of Belgrade as part of a major surveillance project,...
Woman bit off ex's fingertip, posted videos on Facebook
A Connecticut woman bit off the tip of her ex’s middle finger -- and posted videos on Facebook boasting of the gruesome assault, police said. Anna Lindo, 34, of Bloomfield,...
Artist paints Cellino & Barnes jingle without knowing who they are
It must've been immaculate conception because she's a jingle virgin. Artist Valeri Larko hasn't heard the catchy "Don't wait, call 8" slogan that personal-injury lawyers Ross Cellino and Steve Barnes...
Brian Cashman's pitching gamble is at a dangerous crossroads
You remember starting pitching, right? Those are the guys before the relievers. Well, they are back in this postseason. The Nationals have advanced to the World Series behind the strength...
Jona Rechnitz deserves light sentence for corruption probe cooperation: prosecutors
Manhattan federal prosecutors Wednesday showered praise on Mayor Bill de Blasio donor-turned-cooperator Jona Rechnitz, telling a judge that the businessman deserved the utmost leniency at his upcoming sentencing. "Since making...
Women still face critical 'broken rung' on corporate ladder
The latest gender-parity report from LeanIn.org and McKinsey & Co. reveals a mixed bag for women in the workplace — including an early “broken rung” that hamstrings women as they...
CJ Cup at Nine Bridges: Take a serious look at 3 long shots
The PGA Tour begins a three-week Asian swing at the CJ Cup at Nine Bridges in South Korea. This tournament is just three years old and features a smaller field...
Space damned: Sequel to classic film may be why LeBron is so hated
LeBron James' dream of Hollywood stardom — and box office riches — may be behind his controversial decision to speak out against supporting pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong, experts said...
Biden ducks question about son's Ukraine work
Joe Biden on Wednesday flatly refused to answer a question about whether he should have stopped his son Hunter from doing business in Ukraine in a field in which he...
Firm behind Panama Papers sues Netflix for libel over 'The Laundromat'
Partners at the law firm caught in the middle of the Panama Papers are suing Netflix over its new movie “The Laundromat,” saying the flick wrongly paints them as villains...
Reality show 'Meat the Family' makes contestants eat their pets
A sadistic new reality show poses a predicament that would make any animal lover wince. Britain's "Meat the Family" is asking carnivorous families to adopt and raise animals that might...
Video: Hundreds of birds dead after crashing into NASCAR Hall of Fame
Crashes occur regularly at NASCAR races, but this collision story is for the birds. More than 300 migrating chimney swifts flew into closed windows at the NASCAR Hall of Fame...
City Council will vote on de Blasio's plan to close Rikers Island
A City Council committee Wednesday voted to green-light Mayor Bill de Blasio's $8.7 billion plan to build four new borough-based jails as part of his larger effort to shutter Rikers Island by...
Inside the 7 'sugar daddy' relationship types, from the lurid to the wholesome
When it comes to having a sugar daddy, a new study finds that things are far more complex than a little tit for tat. The arrangements, which often involve a...
Black kids more likely to be suspended than white kids over same behavior
African-American students are nearly four times as likely to be suspended from school as Caucasians, researchers say. And a new study may help explain why. It alleges to have uncovered...
This bus was converted into something that's simply too pool for school
Most broken-down vehicles end up in a junkyard — not this retro French bus. It's getting a second life as a quirky swimming pool. Artist Benedetto Bufalino, whose work often...
SpaceX wants to launch 30,000 more satellites into space
SpaceX wants to add 30,000 Starlink broadband satellites to the 12,000 it already plans to put into orbit, despite concerns being raised about "space junk" trapping us on Earth. Elon...
Workers air out manhole where rat-gnawed body was found
This is the Columbus Circle manhole where a decomposed body was found by utility workers Tuesday — two weeks after the apparently drunken man was caught on video stumbling into...
Houston teen kills herself after rescue from sex trafficking ring
A 15-year-old Houston girl killed herself after she was rescued from a sex trafficking ring, according to a report. Leticia "Letty" Serrano took her own life Saturday two years after...
San Francisco resident builds wall to keep homeless out of alley
In the latest effort to combat the growing homelessness crisis in San Francisco, a city resident recently blocked with a plywood wall an alleyway known to be used for drug...
Broadway producer wants $5.6M for Chelsea loft
The Tony winner — of "Angels in America," "Hairspray," "Gypsy" and mindbenders like "The Encounter" — and his partner, artist Asher Remy-Toledo, have put their five-bedroom duplex at 131 W....
Congressman notorious for vaping on job admits he still smokes e-cigs
Safety concerns over vaping are "massively overblown" -- according to the California congressman who once turned heads when he puffed away during a House committee hearing, a report said. Rep....
Scrutiny of vaccine exemptions banishes some from schools
BUFFALO, NY — Carl and Kerri Schwartz say they have good medical reason for not vaccinating their disabled 11-year-old son, Thorn and until recently his local public school went along...
Tech company will pay $130K to put your face on a line of robots
Here's your chance to be the literal face of a robotics company. A tech firm is looking for the right person to lend their likeness to a new line of...
Virginia Giuffre can move forward with suit against Alan Dershowitz: judge
Self-proclaimed "sex slave" Virginia Roberts Giuffre can move forward with her defamation lawsuit against lawyer Alan Dershowitz -- but she'll have to find new representation, a Manhattan federal judge ruled...
Comic Maria Bamford thrives on her anxiety — and maybe yours
Maria Bamford has made clinical anxiety a staple of her absurdist comedy for years, but it's never been more resonant than right now. Even her therapists are actually relating to...
Astros move up aces against Yankees after rainout
Heavy rain fell Wednesday and washed away the Astros’ plan for a bullpen day. Zack Greinke and Justin Verlander are the thunder and lightning to follow. After Game 4 of...
Air pollution caused 400,000 premature deaths in Europe
BRUSSELS - Poor air quality caused about 400,000 premature deaths in Europe in 2016, the most recent year data is available and almost every city-dwelling European is exposed to pollution...
One quarter of undergraduate women say they've been sexually assaulted, study finds
About one quarter of undergraduate women say they’ve been sexually assaulted, according to a disturbing new national survey, which found that at one school, the University of North Carolina at...
Cuomo signs law closing 'double jeopardy loophole' for presidential pardons
New York state prosecutors may now bring charges against individuals who get presidential pardons from a president they are closely connected to, thanks to legislation signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo...
Daryl Morey's Hong Kong tweet set off a Chinese 'troll mob'
Daryl Morey's tweet supporting Hong Kong protesters set off a pro-China "troll mob" on Twitter that resulted in notifications flooding his phone at nearly two per second, according to a...
Chelsea Clinton addresses rumors about 2020 congressional bid
Chelsea Clinton on Wednesday ended speculation about her potential run for Congress -- at least for now. "I'm not considering running for Congresswoman [Nita] Lowey's seat," the former first daughter...
How LIRR foremen scored OT pay for hours they didn't work
Some Long Island Rail Road foremen earned thousands of dollars in overtime pay for hours they did not work by billing travel time as OT, the MTA inspector general revealed...
Feds nab last Giuliani crony in campaign finance case
The feds arrested the final Rudy Giuliani crony charged with violating campaign finance laws -- nabbing the man early Wednesday at JFK Airport, according to law enforcement sources. David Correia's...
The final maneuvers that got Jalen Ramsey trade done
Jalen Ramsey is now with the Los Angeles Rams, and here’s how the blockbuster trade with Jacksonville went down Tuesday night for the star cornerback: The Rams facilitated the deal...
Approaching rainstorm may become 'bomb cyclone'
The heavy rainstorm expected to pound the Big Apple and a swath of the Northeast on Wednesday — and which canceled the Yankees-Astros playoff game — could reach “bomb cyclone”...
AOC's unfavorability rating now rivals Trump and Pelosi levels
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has nearly as high an unfavorable rating during her short time in office as more seasoned politicians such as President Trump, Nancy Pelosi, Mitch McConnell and Joe...
NJ teacher allegedly sent racy photos, texts to student
A New Jersey high school teacher texted and sent explicit photos of himself to a student with the hope of sparking a sexual relationship, authorities said. Sean DiGiovanna, a 50-year-old...
Dangerous driver seen doing 'Whip Its' at the wheel
This is the wrong time to "whip it, whip it good." A driver in San Francisco, California, was filmed seemingly taking hits from something resembling a whipped cream dispenser, which...
Juul hit with wrongful death suit by mom of teen vaper who died in sleep
Juul was hit with its first wrongful death lawsuit Tuesday, filed by a Florida woman who is blaming the vape company after her 18-year-old son died in his sleep. Lisa...
'Throat punched in:' Packers nudged refs before controversial calls
It appears referee Jeff Rice heard the gripes of Packers left tackle David Bakhtiari loud and clear during Monday's controversial victory over the Lions. Before Green Bay sealed its fifth...
Trump says Kurds are 'no angels' and fighting in Syria is 'not our problem'
President Trump on Wednesday defended his decision to withdraw US troops from Syria, saying the Kurds, who fought alongside US troops against the Islamic State, are "no angels." “All American...
Homeless man arrested for attacking plainclothes NYPD captain
A Manhattan judge set bail for the homeless man who attacked an on-duty NYPD captain in Midtown. The officer, Captain Stephen Spataro, was assigned to patrol the Midtown area when...
Police on hunt for gang member suspected in Bronx shooting
Police are looking for a gang member they say shot and killed a man in the Bronx. Dane Richardson, 36, allegedly shot and killed an innocent bystander multiple times in...
He got blame: Ted Cruz slams LeBron for 'kissing up to Chinese communists and tyrants'
Sen. Ted Cruz slammed LeBron James for “kissing up to Chinese communists and tyrants” — amid the backlash the Lakers superstar faces for his recent comments on Hong Kong’s pro-democracy...
An AOC action figure is in the works
She's getting action.
Robot hand teaches itself how to solve a Rubik's cube
There are a number of very impressive examples of how artificial intelligence can accomplish things that humans simply can’t, but nothing is cooler than seeing AI married to robotics. OpenAI,...
'Mrs. Doubtfire' musical headed to Broadway
Robin Williams' shoes will be hard to fill.
Customer tells deliveryman to 'hide' packages from husband
A Texas postal worker has conspired with one customer to hide an obsessive shopping habit from her husband. Ebony Freeman, who estimates she receives about a package a day from...
Annoying kids song is now part of the World Series
The St. Louis Blues rode Laura Branigan’s ‘80s hit “Gloria” to a Stanley Cup championship, but the World Series-bound Washington Nationals’ adopted theme song has even more bite. The popular...
MLB makes rain decision on Yankees-Astros
Major League Baseball has postponed Wednesday’s scheduled Game 4 of the ALCS between the Yankees and Astros with the forecast calling for heavy rain in the New York area. The...
Dutch farmers protest unfair treatment in efforts to cut emissions
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Dutch farmers drove their tractors in slow-moving convoys to a massive demonstration Wednesday to protest their treatment by the government as it seeks to rein in...
GM, UAW reach tentative deal to end 31-day strike
General Motors and its main workers union have reached a tentative deal to end a strike that has halted manufacturing across the US and put thousands of people out of...
Cop shoves teen off roof as partner shouts, 'Push him off!': video
Shocking bodycam footage shows a Florida cop pushing an 18-year-old off a roof as his colleague shouts, "Push him off!" The unidentified teen, accused of taking his girlfriend's car without...
Marine killed while helping motorists involved in highway crash
A young Marine corporal was struck and killed by a car in South Carolina as she tried to help motorists involved in an earlier crash, according to officials. Erin Rachel...
NASA unveils new spacesuits for astronauts to wear on the moon
WASHINGTON - NASA on Tuesday showed off two new spacesuits tailored for future moonwalking astronauts, signaling development of a crucial component to the space agency’s accelerated drive to return to...
The first MLB managing domino of offseason falls
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Joe Maddon is back under the halo. Maddon agreed to a three-year deal to become the Angels’ manager on Wednesday, reuniting the World Series-winning former boss of...
Pope talks paradox of hunger, obesity on World Food Day
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is calling for lifestyle and dietary changes to address the paradox of a world in which people suffer from malnutrition in some areas and obesity...
Video shows students high-fiving after nightclub rape
Newly released surveillance footage shows the revolting moment two college students high-fived each other and hugged after raping an intoxicated woman at a London nightclub. The CCTV footage, released by...
Home-field advantage has vanished in NFL for now
Has home-field advantage in the NFL disappeared? It sure feels that way. And, it’s been mathematically true six weeks into the 2019 season. If you throw out the two neutral-site...
Cyclist T-boned by truck is lucky to be alive
Watch as a truck driver mows down a man on his bike on a busy street in Burbank, Illinois. Shockingly, the driver of the vehicle kept going, unaware that he...
Guns illegal on Pacific island where American prosecutor was shot dead
Guns are illegal on the remote Pacific island where American prosecutor Rachelle Bergeron was shot dead returning from an evening jog. Bergeron -- a 33-year-old acting attorney general -- was...
High school suspends teens over warning notes about rapist
PORTLAND, Maine — A 15-year-old girl was suspended for bullying after trying to draw attention to what she believed was an unaddressed problem of sexual assaults involving students at her...
Florida man, 94, killed wife in failed murder-suicide: police
A 94-year-old Florida man fatally shot his dementia-stricken wife and intended to turn the gun on himself -- but the firearm malfunctioned, police said. Wayne S. Juhlin, of Venice, called...
Ride 'em, Kim-boy! Dictator's horseback jaunt looks like the world's worst romance novel cover
He reins supreme in the Hermit Kingdom. North Korea’s diminutive despot Kim Jong Un got on his high horse Wednesday to ride up the sacred Mount Paektu — stirring up...
Thief strolls out of San Francisco gallery with Salvador Dalí etching worth $20K
A thief walked into a San Francisco art gallery and casually strolled out with a $20,000 Salvador Dalí etching in tow, according to new reports. The suspect swiped the famed...
Fantasy football Week 7 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: Hunter Henry, Tom Brady
With the Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers on bye in Week 7 of the NFL season, there are still plenty of good matchups you can...
Kid hilariously beats up Halloween decoration that spooked him
Don't try and trick this tiny tough guy.
Former Nazi bunker being turned into luxury hotel
A new hotel in Germany has some very dark history attached to it. During World War II, the Nazis built the St Pauli bunker in Hamburg to provide air defense....
Tasmanian tiger allegedly spotted 80 years after being declared extinct
A large marsupial known as a Tasmanian tiger has allegedly been spotted several times in Australia over the last three years -- more than 80 years after the striped animal...
Pennsylvania man charged in 1993 rape after cops link his DNA to victim
A Pennsylvania man has been charged in connection with a 1993 sexual assault after investigators linked his DNA to the victim using a public genealogy website, authorities said. Jeffrey King,...
Hackers are 'jackpotting' ATMs to make them spit out cash
The bank employee in the city of Freiburg, Germany, who noticed a bank ATM acting screwy one morning was greeted with a bizarre message on the control panel: “Ho-ho-ho! Let’s...
Teacher fired for telling Jewish pupils they would be sent to 'gas chambers'
A British teacher has been fired for telling a class with young Jewish pupils that she would "ship them off to the gas chambers" if they didn't finish their work,...
Unlock your dog’s genetic secrets with these DNA test kits on sale
If you’re one of those people who treats your pup like a person, you probably want to learn as much about them as possible. And thanks to DNA testing, it’s...
NFL quarterback bust sees some scary Baker Mayfield similarities
It's what Baker Mayfield is saying after the poor games that is starting to worry Ryan Leaf. Mayfield, who has thrown 11 interceptions with five touchdowns in six games, trashed...
Ex-NYC lawyer talked to dad about moving home hours before she was shot dead
The slain American prosecutor who was shot dead on a tiny Pacific island spoke to her dad the night before she died about her plans to move back stateside, according...
US carried out secret cyber strike on Iran in wake of Saudi oil attack: report
The US has carried out a secret cyber operation against Iran, targeting its ability to disseminate propaganda in the wake of last month’s attacks on two Saudi oil facilities —...
Erdogan reverses on Syria cease-fire talks, now says he'll meet with Pence and Pompeo
Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan backed off his refusal to meet with a delegation sent by President Trump to try to stem the bloodshed in Turkey, confirming later Wednesday that...
Twitter to restrict users from retweeting world leaders who violate rules
Twitter will restrict how users can interact with tweets from world leaders who violate its rules. The social media company led by CEO Jack Dorsey said in a Tuesday blog...
Parents of teen killed in crash refuse to meet US diplomat's wife at White House
The parents of a British biker allegedly killed by a US diplomat’s wife driving on the wrong side of the road refused to meet the woman during a visit with...
London Jewelers on the top watch trends of 2019
More than almost any other luxury craft, watchmaking is special, says London Jewelers vice president Zachary Udell. “Watchmaking is tradition,” says Udell, who oversees the independent retailer’s timepiece category. “Watchmaking...
Huawei's revenue jumps 27 percent as smartphone sales surge
Chinese smartphone maker Huawei's third-quarter revenue jumped 27 percent, driven by a surge in shipments of smartphones launched before a trade blacklisting by the United States expected to hammer its...
Cops release sketch of potential witness in Dulce Maria Alavez disappearance
Authorities have released a sketch of a potential witness in the disappearance of 5-year-old Dulce Maria Alavez, who vanished from a New Jersey playground exactly a month ago. A witness...
MGM to sell Bellagio, Circus Circus resorts for more than $5 billion
MGM Resorts International said Tuesday it would sell its Bellagio and Circus Circus resorts in Las Vegas in separate deals valued at about $5 billion, as the US casino operator...
Uber, Lyft CEOs decline to appear before Congress
Uber and Lyft have declined to appear at a US House of Representatives hearing Wednesday on issues relating to the ride-hailing industry, the Washington Post reported, citing company and congressional...
Patek Philippe launches new women's watch and exclusive auction piece
Milan, the fashion capital of Italy, served as a fitting backdrop for the fall 2018 unveiling of Patek Philippe’s latest women’s watch collection, the Twenty~4 Automatic. Patek followed up this...
Audemars Piguet's biggest watch launch in 50 years
When François-Henry Bennahmias introduced the new CODE 11.59 by Audemars Piguet collection in January at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie in Geneva, he proclaimed it to be “the...
Patrick Dempsey's favorite gear for the fast lane
Patrick Dempsey may be best known for his 11 seasons as heartthrob Derek “McDreamy” Shepherd on “Grey’s Anatomy.” But the 53-year-old father of three — with his wife, celebrity makeup...
Suspect killed after opening fire on NYPD was just-released Bloods gang member
The suspect who opened fire on police in Brooklyn Tuesday night was a known Bloods gang member who was released on parole less than a week ago, law enforcement sources...
From Roger Federer to Tiger Woods, Rolex keeps sports stars ticking
In October 1927, a 26-year-old secretary named Mercedes Gleitze became the first British woman to swim across the English Channel. After being accused of cheating, Gleitze mounted a “vindication swim,”...
Ghislaine Maxwell may be hiding out in Brazil with Epstein's 'scout'
Jeffrey Epstein's alleged madam Ghislaine Maxwell has been hiding in Brazil -- along with the French modeling scout accused of recruiting girls for the late pedophile, according to a report....
Hong Kong leader shouted down as she attempts to deliver address
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam was heckled Wednesday by pro-democracy lawmakers, causing her to abandon her annual address, in which she was expected to withdraw the extradition bill that has...
FBI should grill Prince Andrew under oath, Allred says on behalf of Epstein accusers
Prince Andrew should be questioned by the FBI under oath to clear his name as allegations swirl over his relationship with convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, according to a lawyer for...
'Not afraid of burning in hell': Interest in atheist group spikes after debate ad
Ron Reagan crashed the Democratic presidential primary debate Tuesday night with a plug for an atheist group that turned his name into the top trending search on Google -- as...
Florida man accused of sexually abusing young girl he met on Snapchat
LAND O' LAKES, Fla. — A Florida man is accused of sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl he met on Snapchat. News outlets report 22-year-old Austin Wyatt Altman was arrested Saturday...
Bulgaria detains four soccer fans accused of racism
SOFIA, Bulgaria — The Bulgarian government says it has detained four soccer fans linked to making racist gestures, including Nazi salutes, during a European Championship qualifying match against England. Bulgarian...
Woman found dead, suspect killed at home of ‘Tarzan’ actor
An elderly woman was found dead at "Tarzan" star Ron Ely's California home -- and a suspect on the actor's property was gunned down by cops, according to reports.
Man under influence of synthetic marijuana chased strangers with knives: cops
DOVER, Del. — Police in Delaware say a man armed with knives chased people around a store while he was allegedly under the influence of synthetic marijuana. News outlets report...
Georgia man accused of dragging officer with car
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — A Georgia man accused of dragging a police officer with his car during a traffic stop has surrendered to authorities. In a Facebook post on Monday, Lawrenceville...
Wildebeest bests crocodile in epic nature showdown
This is one lucky beast. Watch as a wildebeest dodges the jaws of a hungry Nile crocodile while crossing a river in Maasai Mara National Park, Kenya. Each September, herds...
Gary Sanchez struggling in more than one area
Boos rained down on Gary Sanchez as he took the lonely walk back to the dugout in the sixth inning Tuesday night. The Yankees catcher had just struck out for...
How Adam Ottavino is handling latest playoff failure
The Yankees’ Adam Ottavino problem is not going away. The reliever’s playoff struggles continued Tuesday in Game 3 of the ALCS, failing to record an out for the third time...
Nationals manager's year of adversity ending on a high
WASHINGTON — Dave Martinez is a survivor. He managed to survive the Nationals’ 19-31 start and a heart procedure in mid-September. After the Nationals came away with a 7-4 win...
Aaron Hicks didn't miss a beat
Aaron Hicks didn’t look like someone who hadn’t started a game since early August. After missing more than two months with a strained flexor strain near his right elbow (suffered...
The next big offensive issue the Jets must solve
Now that the Jets have Sam Darnold back under center, their offense looked like an actual, functioning NFL unit on Sunday. But there remains a big element of the offense...
Didi Gregorius' gives quick response to playoff dead ball talk
Didi Gregorius doesn’t buy the talk that the postseason baseballs aren’t traveling as far as the ones used in the regular season. Yankees manager Aaron Boone isn’t sure. Since Gregorius’...
Turkey rejects Trump's demands to halt Syria attack
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday defiantly rejected President Trump's demand he halt the invasion of Syria and declare a ceasefire. “They say ‘declare a ceasefire,’” Erdogan told reporters....
Dante de Blasio made $650 a week working for dad's doomed presidential campaign
Dante de Blasio, the mayor’s son who graduated from Yale University in May, earned $650 a week from Aug. 1 through Sept. 16 as a policy analyst for his father’s...
One Yankee keeps getting big hits
When Gleyber Torres punished the Twins’ pitching in a three-game sweep in the ALDS he was hitting sixth. So, after the second baseman went 5-for-13 (.385) with a homer, four...
An inside look at the Pacific island of Yap, where an ex-NYC lawyer was shot dead
The tiny Pacific island of Yap, home to just 11,000 people, was best known for its snorkeling and wreck-filled dives before the state's acting attorney general, Rachelle Bergeron, was gunned...
Brothers accused of shooting dad in front of his 4 kids in road-rage incident
Two brothers in Missouri were charged Tuesday with allegedly shooting a man in front of his four young children in a road-rage encounter, authorities said. Nicholas Marino, 27, is charged...
Cop shoots suspect on Bronx subway platform in second police-involved shooting of night
A police officer shot a suspect on a Bronx subway platform early Wednesday morning — the city's second police-involved shooting in a matter of hours, authorities said. The officer approached...
Two 'bad pitches' prove costly for Yankees' Severino
It took Luis Severino 97 pitches to get through 4¹/₃ innings in the Yankees' 4-1 loss to the Astros in Game 3 of the ALCS on Tuesday. He only regretted...
Fire trucks collide, crash into parked cars while responding to call
Two FDNY fire trucks crashed as they responded to a call in Brooklyn, seriously injuring a pedestrian — and also injuring 11 smoke eaters, authorities said. The trucks were en...
DEA questions ex-Met, Angels players in Tyler Skaggs death probe
Six current or former players of the Los Angeles Angels were questioned by federal agents as part of an ongoing probe into the drug overdose death of former pitcher Tyler...
Surging Elizabeth Warren main target of rivals' jabs at Dem debate
OHIO — Tuesday’s fourth-round Democratic debate saw the dozen candidates throw as many punches at each other as at President Trump — with Elizabeth Warren vs. The Field serving as...
Nationals in first World Series because of starting pitching
WASHINGTON — Starting pitching gets you to the World Series. Even if you start 19-31. A team from Washington is going to the World Series for the first time since...
Winners, losers and a lot of treading water at last Dem debate
The fourth Democratic presidential primary debate was largely a "status quo" night for the 12 contenders, longtime political consultant Rebecca Katz writes for The Post: WINNERS - Sen. Bernie Sanders...
Donations dried up long before de Blasio dropped out of presidential race
Donations to Mayor Bill de Blasio's presidential campaign slowed considerably in the months before he dropped out of the race, according to his campaign. De Blasio brought in just $333,045...
Elizabeth Warren at a loss when pressured to defend fanciful proposals
So this was the debate where Joe Biden did horribly at the beginning, was pretty bad in the middle and then was suddenly great at the end. This was the...
Goodwin: Democratic rivals make it clear who the front-runner is
Finally Joe Biden got some good news: He wasn’t the target of his rivals in the party’s fourth presidential debate. The bad news is that’s because he’s no longer viewed...
Rangers aren't done reshuffling their lines
One thing is for certain about the elongated start to the Rangers’ season: There has been ample time to experiment with line combinations. Ahead of Thursday’s matchup with the Devils...
Marcus Stroman appears to love watching Yankees pitchers fail
Mets pitcher Marcus Stromam seems to think the Yankees made a mistake by not acquiring him at the MLB trade deadline — at least according to his social media activity....