October 23, 2019

Indian man arrested for eating sloth bear penises in bid to improve libido

A man in India was arrested Saturday for allegedly slaughtering numerous sloth bears and eating their penises in a bid to improve his libido, a report said. The man, who...

Tantalizing debut for RJ Barrett as long as he doesn't play PG again

SAN ANTONIO — Perhaps David Fizdale was going for shock value and trying to get his team’s attention as it began its journey through an 82-game regular season. Or maybe...

Kristaps Porzingis shows Knicks what they're missing

DALLAS — Kristaps Porzingis made an immediate impact for the Mavericks. Luka Doncic had 34 points and nine rebounds and Porzingis, the former Knick, scored 23 points in the European...

'Hamilton' set designer builds artsy oasis off Broadway

The mastermind behind "Dear Evan Hansen," "Beetlejuice," the 2019 Oscars and more fills his Upper West Side apartment with artworks of his own and professional mementoes.

Delaware police captain says he faced discrimination for being white

A police captain in Delaware filed a federal lawsuit this month claiming he was passed up for a promotion because he's white, a report said. Capt. David Spicer of the...

NYCFC season comes to shocking end

There’s no place like home. After being forced to play at Citi Field for the MLS Eastern Conference semifinals, New York City FC were upset in a 2-1 loss to...

Rangers coach busts up his top line

There have been countless line shuffles through the Rangers’ 2-4-1 getaway, which includes the five-game winless streak (0-4-1) they bring into Thursday night’s Garden match against the league-leading Sabres. But...

The first chance to live in Dapper Dan's Harlem brownstone

The fashion designer opened his atelier at 241 Lenox Ave. last year, and this is the first unit to hit the market since then.

Knicks may have found starting PG in hard-fought opening loss

SAN ANTONIO — The Knicks lost their season opener, but may have found their starting point guard. Coach David Fizdale’s decision to experiment by starting rookie RJ Barrett at point...

Bonkers townhouse Lady Gaga toured is now $20M less

The house at 357 W. 17th St., once owned by designer Karim Rashid, hit the market in 2016 asking $38.6 million and is now priced at just $17.99 million.

Author of parenting books gets three weeks in jail for role in college admissions scandal

A parenting book author from California was sentenced to three weeks in prison Wednesday for her role in the nationwide college admissions scandal. Jane Buckingham, 51, learned of her fate...

Edward Snowden says he searched CIA, NSA databases for proof of aliens

Whistleblower Edward Snowden said Wednesday that he searched CIA and NSA databases for evidence that the US government was hiding aliens — but found no evidence of extraterrestrials. Snowden made...

Rob Manfred's response to MLB 'dejuiced' baseball controversy

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred on Wednesday again disputed the notion the baseballs have been “dejuiced” for the playoffs after the industry set a regular-season record for home runs with what...

'Law & Order: SVU' films at new luxury condo in Manhattan

The long-running crime drama filmed an episode at the sleek new 565 Broome Soho, designed by starchitect Renzo Piano.

Kyrie Irving's dream Nets debut ends sadly

After Kyrie Irving’s dazzling debut for the Nets, two things are clear: Irving is a star. And Brooklyn needs an ensemble cast. The point guard’s first outing for his hometown...

Harlem cop survives brush with death thanks to bulletproof vest

A Harlem cop was shot in the chest during a struggle with the naked son of a fellow officer early Wednesday, but walked away thanks to his bulletproof vest, authorities...

MLB is getting to bottom of Astros fiasco

HOUSTON — A decision on the fate of Brandon Taubman will come swiftly, baseball commissioner Rob Manfred indicated on Wednesday. Taubman, the Astros’ assistant general manager, is under investigation for...

Devine: Eco madness may be reason for disastrous Boeing 737 MAX safety issues

When Swedish eco-pessimist Greta Thunberg came to New York to shout, “How dare you!” last month, she maintained her climate purity by traveling on a carbon-neutral, solar-powered yacht. Now that...

Josh Gordon's curious response to Patriots time ending

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The Patriots have placed receiver Josh Gordon on injured reserve with knee and ankle injuries, ending his run in New England. The move was posted on the...

Hamptons mansion on 'Billionaire Lane' sells for $35M

Seller Mary Helen Jordan has found a buyer for the house, considered a teardown, on 3.2 acres at 950 Meadow Lane — a Southampton street nicknamed "billionaire lane."

Convicted killer released without bail by judge with political connections

A convicted killer and reputed gangbanger was released without bail following a gun bust in the Bronx — by a judge who critics claim owes her job to political connections,...

Celebrity jeweler Maria Tash leases new Soho office, penthouse

Celebrity jeweler and body piercer Maria Tash has leased 16,910 square feet at 2 Crosby St. in Soho, including the penthouse, The Post has learned. Tash, whose hip statement jewelry...

Sleek, behemoth Nordstrom to open in Midtown -- defying death of department stores

Who says retail is dead? On Thursday, the largest free-standing store to open in Manhattan since Dwight Eisenhower was president makes its debut. The new Nordstrom at 225 W. 57th...

The Astros are really screwing this up

HOUSTON — You couldn’t help but be touched by what you saw. There stood Lance McLean, a high school football player turned cancer patient, sharing the story of his battle...

Late Sulzberger matriarch's home near UN hits market

The 870 United Nations Plaza apartment owned by the late philanthropist of the New York Times family, who died earlier this year at age 100, is priced at $2.99 million.

Technology may make umpires a job of the past

It was the sixth game of the American League Championship Series. Brett Gardner, the spunky Yankees outfielder, was batting in the second inning with runners on first and second base....

Why it's not fun and games in Giants locker room anymore

There was that unmistakable sound most everyone is familiar with. There is nothing quite like hearing a hollow light little ball coming in contact with a rubber-coated paddle to stir...

Florida man arrested for sexually assaulting stuffed 'Olaf' at Target

This was X-rated behavior. A Florida man was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting an Olaf stuffed doll -- of the wildly popular PG-rated Disney movie “Frozen" -- in a Target...

Hedge fund pushes for sale of Zagg, seller of screen protectors

The nation’s dominant maker of smartphone screen protectors may soon need to shield itself against a hedge fund demanding a sale. Zagg, which makes protective covers for iPhones, Android phones...

Mark Ronson tours $4M duplex on the Upper West Side

The three-bedroom apartment in the Hotel des Artistes, at 1 W. 67th St., is at least the second Upper West Side home the musician has toured.

Feud with veteran is last thing spiraling Jets need

The Jets just want to move on. They need to move on. From Monday night’s massacre. From the Patriots. From 1-5. From ghosts. And now, from Kelechi Osemele. Two days...

This C.J. Mosley mystery is perplexing Jets

Jets team doctors are apparently doing a “really deep dive” into C.J. Mosley’s groin injury, according to coach Adam Gase. Mosley, who didn’t play to his usual standard in his...

'Angry' Giants O-line is sickened by troubling trend

The crazy and telling truth is it wasn’t all that surprising when the Giants allowed seven sacks in a loss during Week 8 of the 2018 season. The patchwork offensive...

Ex-Felix Ortiz staffer admits to stealing $80K from pol’s campaign fund

A former chief of staff and campaign treasurer for state Assemblyman Felix Ortiz admitted Wednesday to using his boss’s campaign account as his own piggy bank -- siphoning off $80,000 from...

Feds want to seize eight properties from leader in El Chapo's cartel

Federal prosecutors want to seize eight properties from a notorious Mexican drug lord who ran a faction of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman's Sinaloa Cartel -- and who is currently on...

The major issues Yankees brass will soon answer for

After another October disappointment, the Yankees head into the offseason looking for ways to end their title drought. Their plan of riding a dominant bullpen and a powerful offense to...

Trump campaign trolls Biden camp's Hispanic outreach effort

President Trump's 2020 campaign trolled the Biden camp on Wednesday by snapping up web addresses and social media accounts that bear the name of Biden's Latino outreach effort. The Trump...

Newly released video shows Fresno cop fatally shoot unarmed teen

Newly released surveillance video shows the moment a California cop shoots and kills an unarmed teenager, according to news reports. Isiah Murrietta-Golding, 16, is seen climbing a fence while fleeing...

Princess Diana pushed her stepmother down a staircase: documentary

It was September 1989, and Princess Diana was staying at her ancestral home of Althorp in Northamptonshire, England, when her fury for her stepmother boiled over. The royal, then 28,...

Transit union officials threaten to 'tar and feather' MTA chief Pat Foye

Transit union members threatened to "tar and feather" MTA Chairman Pat Foye on Wednesday, while beefing with the agency amid tense contract negotiations. At the MTA's monthly board meeting, Transport...

Trump gave Erdogan everything he wanted

President Trump announced in a surprise statement on Wednesday that the United States would be lifting all sanctions imposed on Turkey for its recent ­offensive against Kurdish fighters in northeastern...

'Throuple' lawmaker Katie Hill facing House Ethics Committee probe

The House Ethics Committee on Wednesday night announced it has opened up an investigation into California Rep. Katie Hill, who was allegedly involved in a 'throuple' and later dated a...

Kyrie Irving turns emotional ahead of Nets debut

Kyrie Irving is unsurprisingly getting a little emotional. Ahead of his regular season debut with the Brooklyn Nets, Irving addressed his hometown Barclays Center crowd. "I'm eternally grateful to be...

The Vatican’s new corruption scandal

Jesus told his disciples: “Nothing is hid that shall not be made manifest, nor anything secret that shall not be known and come to light.” The teaching is playing out...

Get ready to hear American teens use this new F-word catchphrase

The foulmouthed teens are at it again. Adolescent TikTok users are making fun of themselves for their questionable life decisions with a new catchphrase: "f--king mint." According to the highest-rated...

Mets may try another Mickey Callaway-like experiment

Novice or known commodity? As the Mets continue their managerial search, Joe Girardi remains on the board — at least for the moment — but at least five other candidates,...

MLB investigating umpire who threatened to buy rifle over Trump impeachment

Major League Baseball is investigating a longtime umpire after he sent a tweet threatening to buy an assault rifle over an impeachment inquiry into President Trump, a report said Wednesday....

Disney+ streaming service covers all the bases — and then some

Disney's new online service, Disney+, is set to squash its competition when it premieres Nov. 12 — dropping a staggering 60 years worth of family entertainment into cyberspace. Nobody else...

NYPD brass hot and bothered by porn star’s private headquarters tour

A high-ranking NYPD lawman brokered a German porn star's intimate tour of department headquarters behind the back of Commissioner James O'Neill — and could be facing a disciplinary probe, police...

Behind Biden’s bounce back

With impeachment quicksand swirling around President Trump’s feet, he might have been able to find some comfort in the fact that his Ukraine mess was serving a key political purpose....

Millennials 'only' making $100K a year feel strapped

Jenny Castillo makes over six figures, owns multiple homes in DC and vacationed in three countries already this year. But at the end of each month, she’s still counting pennies....

Knicks' season-opening starting lineup has massive twist

SAN ANTONIO — The winner of the three-man point guard derby was nobody. Knicks coach David Fizdale made the surprising announcement two hours before the season opener Wednesday night against...

Forgotten Yankee quietly reemerges in the Dominican Republic

Greg Bird’s 2019 isn’t quite over. The injury-plagued first baseman returned to action in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday night, going 0-for-3 with a walk in his debut with Gigantes...

Why Meghan and Harry need private therapy in LA

In one of the opening scenes of Wednesday’s ABC documentary “Harry and Meghan: An African Journey,” the Duchess of Sussex addresses young girls in Nyanga, a township in Cape Town...

Always can’t escape its ‘female’ problem

Pandering to wokedom is more complicated than it looks. Just ask Always, the maker of feminine-hygiene products that will remove the female symbol from its packages to show it understands...

Speaker Corey Johnson calls on Bronx Councilman Andy King to step down

Council Speaker Corey Johnson called on scandal-rocked Bronx lawmaker Andy King to resign Wednesday, just hours after the release of a blistering ethics report that found he engaged in self-dealing,...

Why the secrecy, Rep. Schiff?

House Minority Whip Steve Scalise asks an excellent question: “What is Adam Schiff trying to hide?” Schiff — the point man for impeachment — could at least try to explain...

De Blasio hasn’t remotely abandoned his war on the city’s top schools

Nearly 30,000 city students will sit for the Specialized High School Admissions Test this weekend and next Wednesday — despite Team de Blasio’s best efforts to the contrary. Not that...

Social media may not make teens depressed after all: study

But it may make them sleep-deprived.

Tesla profit up on record deliveries, shares soar 21%

Elon Musk’s electric car maker Tesla on Wednesday surprised investors by posting a profitable third quarter, boosted by record deliveries, cost cuts and improved production schedules for its new electric...

Best dating apps and sites for singles over 40

There may be plenty of fish in the sea, but the waters can feel choppy out there for the over-40 set. Dating apps and websites, they tell The Post, have...

Liz is running out of fake money and other commentary

Libertarian: Liz Is Running Out of Fake Money Elizabeth Warren is already “exhausting her supply of imaginary tax revenue,” snarks Reason’s Peter Suderman, by “spending all the fake money she...

Ocasio-Cortez challenges Zuckerberg over ads that lie

Queens Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sparred with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Wednesday over the social networking giant’s policy allowing politicians to run untrue political ads. At a congressional hearing over Facebook's...

Kelechi Osemele issues Jets warning as ugly war escalates

Kelechi Osemele was benched for his inability to slow down opposing pass rushers, but the veteran guard is standing his ground against the Jets. Speaking candidly Wednesday, Osemele said he...

Fired NYPD cop Daniel Pantaleo sues to get his job back

The cop fired over the death of Eric Garner is suing the police commissioner and the NYPD to try and get his job back, The Post has learned. Former cop...

Marymount Manhattan College evacuated over crank bomb threat

A man was arrested for calling in a phony bomb threat to Marymount Manhattan College Wednesday — a crank call that students say is not uncommon lately. The call came...

Riverside Park reconstruction sinks beloved Boat Basin Cafe

The owners of the Riverside Park dining institution Boat Basin Cafe have shut the restaurant's doors for good as the city's Parks Department embarks on a four-year rebuild of the...

Kaapo Kakko doubles down on harsh self-evaluation

In Finnish or in English, Kaapo Kakko has been hard on himself. The Rangers’ precocious 18-year-old forward did not walk back any of the things he said in his native...

Queens arm wrestling champ busted again selling apricot seeds as cancer cure

An ex-champion arm wrestler from Queens who's done time for peddling apricot seeds as a cancer cure was busted again Wednesday — after prosecutors said he was up to his...

St. John's lacrosse captain arrested after nearly gutting his roommate: NYPD

A captain of the St. John’s University men’s lacrosse team stabbed and nearly gutted his roommate during a scuffle, police said Wednesday. The dust-up began when Matthew Stockfeder, 21, apparently...

Man didn't notice 2-inch cupcake topper lodged in throat for a week

Talk about a real chokehold. This past May, a man got a 2-inch plastic pastry topper lodged in his esophagus after consuming a Mother's Day cupcake at breakneck speed. He...

Neighbors aren't laughing at this Bronx 'Joker' parody

A group of Bronx actors on Wednesday tried to stage a wild “parody” video to mock the selfie-snapping tourists who are flocking to a local staircase featured in the “Joker”...

Nuggets will get it done vs. Trail Blazers

The Nuggets head to the Moda Center for a rematch of the Western Conference semifinals against the Trail Blazers to open the regular season. Motivation to get a win over...

Sterling Shepard's concussion battle has sad update

Not yet. But soon. Sterling Shepard is not expected to be taken out of the concussion protocol this week and thus will not return to play wide receiver for the...

Alleged Somali pirates accused of kidnapping hit with terrorism charges

Two alleged Somali pirates previously accused of kidnapping an American journalist and holding him for more than two and a half years were hit with fresh federal charges on Wednesday...

Joe Biden's campaign has spent thousands on anti-plagiarism software

Joe Biden has apparently never heard of Google. Rather than just looking up free anti-plagiarism programs online, the former Vice President's campaign shelled out $4,200 on software designed to keep...

Woman sues ex-Olympian for allegedly shooting her on his horse farm

A woman who was shot twice on a New Jersey horse farm in August has sued ex-Olympian Michael Barisone and his company over the bloody incident, according to a report....

This haunted house will haunt your nightmares

The haunted house where people agree to do more than just get scared.

Ukraine president knew Trump wanted Biden probe back in May: report

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky was worried about how to deal with pressure from the Trump administration to investigate Joe Biden in early May — about two weeks before he was...

Antifa protester gets 18 months for beating up Trump supporter

David Campbell, 32, pleaded guilty in September to two counts of felony assault for pummeling a 56-year-old man as he left A Night for Freedom party organized by conservative activist...

NY Ethics agency defends probe of rape survivor

The state’s Joint Commission on Public Ethics is standing by its decision to investigate a rape survivor for violating lobbying laws by taking out billboards supporting a new sex abuse...

Giants already throwing new linebacker into huge role

Knowing when to drop into pass coverage and when to jump a run isn’t Deone Bucannon’s only tricky balancing act. He also wants to carry the big chip on his...

Missing Washington hiker vanished on expedition to lookout cabin

A Washington state woman has been missing for nearly a week after she failed to return from an overnight hike, authorities said. Rachel Lakoduk, 28, has not been seen since...

Hanging noose Halloween decorations outrage Bed-Stuy neighbors

The owner of a Bedford-Stuyvesant art school is taking heat online after decorating her home with drawings of children cut out of brown paper being hanged by their feet and...

Van Wagenen must check if pal A.J. Hinch is fed up with Astros

HOUSTON -- Here is an important question for the Mets -- do they know they could be the Nationals right now? Their strength, the rotation, is Washington’s strength. Their weakness,...

MTA cops would wear body cameras under proposed law

MTA police officers who patrol the subways and commuter rail lines would be required to wear body cameras under legislation introduced in the state Senate Wednesday. New York City patrol...

Wine consultant accused of cheating Wall Streeters hit by more claims

Two high-end French wine estates are trying to claw back $115,000 from a New York businessman who’s been accused of running a “Ponzi-like” scheme that defrauded Wall Street bigwigs out...

Not washing your hands after pooping worse than eating raw meat

I don't know who needs to hear this. But, wash your hands after using the bathroom.

Doorman who masturbated on DJ's sofa gets slap on the wrist

The doorman who sneaked into the luxury apartment of DJ Nicole Rose Stillings and masturbated on her couch got a slap on the wrist for the disturbing incident. Ronald Yagual...

Fantasy football: Don't overreact to the NFL trade deadline dealings

The NFL trade deadline normally is like a sitcom season finale: It rarely offers a cliffhanger and routinely lacks any drama. Well, we’re not going to say it has elevated...

Brett Gardner has reached a familiar Yankees unknown

Once again, Brett Gardner heads into an offseason wondering what the Yankees’ plans might be and whether he’ll be back in The Bronx for a 13th season. The Yankees have...

Singer-songwriter Allison Moorer revisits the murder-suicide of her parents

Allison Moorer’s father, Franklin, had been calling the house in Tillman’s Corner, Alabama, over and over that night. Moorer’s mother, Lynn — who had recently moved out of the family...

Stranded riders rescued from Universal Studios roller coaster

A thrilling time at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, turned disastrous after a roller coaster malfunction stranded riders on the tracks. News footage showing the passengers evacuating the stalled coaster...

Signs that you desperately need to take a vacation

It takes four missed work deadlines, five grumpy mornings and six nights in a row of poor sleep for the average American to finally realize they need to take a...

'I'm only yours': Teacher accused of having sex with student sent steamy texts

A California teacher accused of having sex with a student peppered the teen with provocative texts — including one that said “I can’t breathe with you,” according to a report....

Restaurant fined $62K for sexist 'ladies menu'

LIMA, Peru (AP) — A famed restaurant in Peru’s capital is learning an expensive lesson when it comes to giving women menus that don’t include prices. The pricey seaside La...

High school dean of discipline fired over student sex claims

A Bronx woman arrested and charged with raping a 15-year-old student has been fired from the charter school where she was dean of discipline, The Post has learned. Grace Trinidad...

'Girl on the Third Floor' makes the case against DIY

Former WWE champ CM Punk stars in "Girl on the Third Floor," a bloody, darkly comic riff on worst-case home renovation scenarios. As husband and father-to-be Don, he's decided he...

Farmer turns giant 910-pound pumpkin into a boat

All aboard the thousand-pound USS Pumpkin. Justin Ownby, a farmer from Cleveland, Tenn., grew a 910-pound pumpkin, and rather than using the ginormous gourd for a feast or an epic...

Equinox has world's lamest minibar with kelp jerky and 'moon juice'

Let's hope you don't get the munchies here.

Why Nationals will grab commanding 2-0 lead on Astros

UFC 244 at MSG on Nov. 2. Nate Diaz will face Jorge Masvidal for promoter Dana White’s brand new “Baddest Mother F---er” belt. White expects the new division to become...

Weird picnic basket building in Ohio will become a luxury hotel

Looks like we're all going to a hotel in a handbasket.

Man fatally stabbed in Flatbush attack: cops

A 48-year-old artist was fatally stabbed in the chest Wednesday in a broad-daylight attack in Flatbush, cops said. The man, identified by police sources and neighbors as Eddie Jean Larius,...

West Point cadet hinted at suicide on Snapchat before his death: report

The missing West Point cadet found dead on the military academy's grounds hinted on Snapchat that he planned to commit suicide, according to a report on Wednesday. Cadet Kade Kurita...

Three elderly women attacked on Upper East Side bus

An unhinged passenger went berserk on an Upper East Side bus Wednesday afternoon -- attacking three elderly women, cops said. The random, violent encounter unfolded on a northbound M101 after...

Alex Morgan is pregnant, expecting baby girl with Servando Carrasco

Alex Morgan and Servando Carrasco are adding another member to their team.

Teens hit with hate crime for allegedly assaulting Muslim school-safety agent

The 33-year-old victim, Md Islam, was on his way to his car after leaving an East Avenue bank in The Bronx's Parkchester section around 4 p.m. Tuesday when the 12-...

'A Star Is Born' actor Anthony Ramos got great career advice from Lady Gaga

A year ago, Anthony Ramos was getting big-screen time as Lady Gaga's gay BFF in "A Star Is Born." And Mother Monster once gave him some wise advice on his...

Giants scapegoat not interested in being ironic fix for Browns

The popular scapegoat for all Giants offensive line struggles isn’t looking for an easy ticket out of town. As Tuesday's NFL trade deadline approaches, left tackle Nate Solder arguably is...

What could push Giannis Antetokounmpo to test 2021 free agency

It’s not the summer of Giannis yet. It may not even come to pass. But there is a chance 2021 will be all about the Greek Freak. Bucks superstar Giannis...

Organizers of Belgian parade with anti-Semitic float print caricatures of Jews

Organizers of a Belgian parade that drew global condemnation this year for including an anti-Semitic float featuring giant puppets of Orthodox Jews have printed 150 caricatures mocking Jews ahead of...

Jury rules against divorced dad trying to stop 7-year-old son's gender transition

A Texas jury has ruled against a dad seeking custody of his twin 7-year-old sons in his attempt to stop one of the boys from transitioning his gender. The Dallas...

Court rules in favor of beauticians who refused to wax transgender woman

A Canadian court ruled in favor of several beauticians that refused to provide a bikini wax to a transgender woman, according to a report on Tuesday. Jessica Yaniv, who was...

Florida man charged with murdering man who insulted his ex-girlfriend

A Florida man has been charged with murdering a 24-year-old who posted disparaging comments about his ex-girlfriend online, police said. Juan Jose Esparza, who refers to himself on Facebook as...

'RuPaul's Drag Race' celebrity edition is coming

A dozen stars are going to wig out on VH1 next year. The network is planning to launch "RuPaul's Celebrity Drag Race," a spinoff of the Emmy-winning reality show that...

European Parliament votes to strengthen bee protection

BRUSSELS — The European Parliament on Wednesday blocked a diluted proposal by the 28-nation bloc’s executive arm on protecting bees from pesticides, arguing it didn’t go far enough. European lawmakers...

Health insurance costs are now so high there's insurance for it

Health insurance costs have climbed so high, there’s insurance for it. More employers are offering their workers supplemental coverage for expenses that crop up when an unexpected illness or injury...

What is a SCIF, the room used for Trump impeachment inquiry?

When US government or military officials need real privacy — like during the closed-door hearings for the impeachment inquiry against President Trump — they head to a highly secure room...

Trump refers to 'Never Trumpers' as 'human scum!' worse than Dems

President Trump on Wednesday ripped the coalition of Republicans who oppose his presidency as "human scum!" "The Never Trumper Republicans, though on respirators with not many left, are in certain...

Experts say 'serial poopers' are in it for the rush

For some, there no better way to get flushed with excitement. A recent rash of "serial pooping" incidents in New York and around the country may have a simple explanation,...

The thinking behind David Fizdale's quiet Knicks 'philosophy'

SAN ANTONIO — Knicks coach David Fizdale has been more curt in his second season, but hasn’t lost his knack for finding silver linings. Particularly the black-and-silver linings of San...

French woman bludgeoned her work rival with bottle of wine

A French woman allegedly became so consumed with jealousy over a well-liked colleague that she bludgeoned her with a wine bottle before hacking the woman's body, a court heard Tuesday....

Keith Haring mural cut from UWS wall could go for $5M at auction

A mural by urban artist Keith Haring that was cut from the wall of an Upper West Side community center is expected to fetch up to $5 million at auction, Bonhams...

Painting pilfered by the Nazis recovered from upstate museum

A painting seized by the Nazis from a Jewish family that fled Germany in 1933 was recently recovered by the FBI in a museum in upstate Canajoharie, officials said. The...

Couple finds 'once-in-a-lifetime' pearl in oyster at NJ restaurant

A couple dining at a New Jersey restaurant recently made an extremely rare find while partaking in a plate of oysters.

The average age Americans see their first scary movie

Americans are getting spooked at an early age -- the average person first remembers watching a horror movie at 10 years old.

This strange little primate has gotten even stranger

The aye-aye, also known as a long-fingered lemur, gets a bad rap for its strange appearance. But a new study has revealed the nocturnal mammal has the first "pseudothumb" ever...

Working too much can make you go bald: study

Feel like you're losing your hair on the job? You very well could be. A new study out of South Korea claims that working longer hours can double your chances...

Councilman King engaged in harassment and fraud, ethics report finds

He wasn't just a creep. Bronx Councilman Andy King -- already sanctioned over "unwanted attention" he paid to a female staffer -- used his staff and taxpayer funds to help...

Woman strangled new boyfriend 'to know what it felt like'

A woman sentenced to 60 years behind bars for strangling her new boyfriend in a Walmart parking lot in Montana said she “wanted to know what it felt like” —...

Teens are dancing to voicemails from their toxic exes on TikTok

Dance to empower. Teen girls are making TikTok videos dancing to audio clips of their exes' demoralizing voicemails and rants. "Day 1 of dancing to voicemails from my cheating ex boyfriend,"...

Harvard student paper blasted for cultural insensitivity over ICE request

A petition signed by 11 student groups including the Harvard College Democrats accuses the Harvard Crimson of showing cultural insensitivity.

Hong Kong withdraws Chinese extradition bill that sparked protests

Hong Kong authorities on Wednesday scrapped the controversial extradition bill that launched months of violent protest in the semi-autonomous Chinese city. Secretary for Security John Lee would only say the...

Why the majority of Americans don't have time to take care of themselves

Despite being willing to pay more than $20,000 for perfect health, 64 percent of Americans say they don't have time to take care of themselves.

DOT re-timing some traffic lights to suit cyclists rather than drivers

The city is rolling out the green carpet for cyclists. The Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that it is re-timing traffic lights along some streets so they turn green in...

California deputy killed in 'active shooter incident,' two men in custody

A Northern California deputy was killed and a ride-along officer from another county wounded at the scene of an "active shooter incident" early Wednesday, authorities said. Deputy Brian Ishmael, of...

Sad-sack singer Puddles the clown turns out Lizzo's 'Juice'

It ain't this clown's fault that he's out here getting loose. Puddles the clown, the viral singing sensation known for his melancholy covers of famous songs, released a "Quiet Storm...

Midwestern bird ready to fly off endangered list

After 34 years on the endangered species list, the interior least tern is ready to fly free of federal protection.

UN warns of a 'serious' risk of genocide recurring in Myanmar

Marzuki Darusman told the General Assembly’s human rights committee that “if anything, the situation of the Rohingya in Rakhine state has worsened.”

Drunk man spends night in jail after swiping Santa Claus suit from church

He’s first on this year’s naughty list. A drunk man swiped a Santa Claus costume from a church in California — and was photographed sporting it in jail while taking...

Knicks and Nets join the betting fray

You thought the sports betting schedule already was busy! Pro basketball joins the jam-packed calendar this week. Both the Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks tip off their 2019-20 schedules...

FDA wants stronger warning on breast implants about risks

"We have heard from many women that they are not fully informed of the risks when considering breast implants," the agency said in a statement.

World's oldest donkey turns 60

Bubbles the donkey celebrated his 60th birthday with everything he loves most — carrots and tons of hugs! Hatton Adventure World farm in Warwickshire, England, where the cute animal has...

Virginia prosecutors say city can move Confederate monument

A Virginia city’s top prosecutor and the state’s attorney general say Norfolk can relocate a Confederate monument, despite a state law barring the removal of war memorials.

ESPN promotes LaPhonso Ellis to 'College GameDay'

It is happy days for The Fonze. After 11 years at ESPN, LaPhonso Ellis is being promoted to the top of the network’s hoops coverage as he will join "College...

FTC issues first ban on 'stalking' apps

The Federal Trade Commission this week barred the developers of three “stalking” apps from selling services that monitor people’s smartphones or other mobile devices.

Chaos on Capitol Hill as House Republicans storm closed-door Trump impeachment hearing

Fed up with the lack of public access to an impeachment inquiry they likened to a “Soviet-style process,” dozens of House Republicans stormed into a closed-door Intelligence Committee hearing, refused...

Nearly half of North Korea is undernourished as food insecurity hits 'alarming level'

UNITED NATIONS — Food insecurity in North Korea “is at an alarming level,” with nearly half the population — 11 million people — undernourished, the UN independent investigator on human...

GOP challenger to Katie Hill calls for her resignation amid 'throuple' allegations

Rep. Katie Hill's GOP challenger has called for her to step down amid allegations she was involved in a "throuple" with her husband and a younger female staffer. The California...

Competition for Barneys heats up as former owner plans bid

The race to buy Barneys went down to the wire Wednesday as a former owner of the storied retailer rolled the dice with a last-minute request for more time to...

Listen to Episode 1 of 'Big Apple Buckets': Knicks season preview feat. Walt 'Clyde' Frazier

Kazeem Famuyide opens the show addressing the state of the Knicks heading into their season opener. Kaz is joined by longtime NY Post Knicks beat writer Marc Berman to preview...

Dog’s tongue almost sliced off after it got stuck in rubber ball toy

A traumatized couple have told how their dog’s tongue was left hanging by a thread after it got stuck in a toy rubber ball. Horrific photos show poor pooch Poppy...

Florida State wouldn't target Urban Meyer if coach got 'hit by a bus'

Well, that’s one way to shut down those Urban Meyer rumors, invoking an extreme hypothetical situation. "If Coach [Willie Taggart] were hit by a bus tomorrow, we would not target...

Driver of UK truck found with 39 bodies has been identified

This is the truck driver who was busted Wednesday with 39 bodies in the back of his container in Britain, according to numerous UK reports. Mo Robinson was named by...

The war for Big Baller Brand has reached pathetic low

What's worse than death? The Big Baller Brand proclaimed itself "alive and well" on Wednesday after it came out that the company's website had been taken over by disgraced business...

Video shows Bronx robbery suspects trip over each other before mugging car wash employee

Two bumbling robbers tripped over each other moments before mugging a car wash attendant of $800 at gunpoint, according to video footage released by the police. The clumsy pair ––...

Indiana attorney general accused of groping women was 'dirty dancing' at bar: witness

Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill was “dirty dancing” with a lobbyist on the night he was accused of drunkenly groping four women at a bar, a witness claims. Dawna Smith,...

Electric scooter overheats, shooting off 30 balls of fire 

An electric scooter caught fire while charging inside a Shantou, China, residential building. Surveillance footage captured the dramatic moment the device, completely engulfed in smoke, suddenly burst into a gigantic...

Remains of missing 5-year-old South Carolina girl found in landfill

The body of a 5-year-old girl was found in a South Carolina trash heap months after a man confessed to killing her and her mother, officials said Tuesday. Nevaeh Lashy...

86-year-old man busted in Texas for 1980 Idaho cold case murder

An 86-year-old suspect in a 1980 Idaho cold case murder has been arrested in Texas, where he had been hiding out under a different surname, authorities said this week. Walter...

Most Jews see rise in anti-Semitism in the US, survey finds

More than 80 percent of Jews in the US think anti-Semitism is on the rise, a new survey by a Jewish advocacy group found. The survey of 1,283 Jews nationwide...

Kmart pulls 'offensive' children's costume after backlash from parents

The costume advertised for children aged 4 to 6 was stripped from sale following an online campaign by a mom who called the outfit “beyond inappropriate.”

Giuliani associates plead not guilty in campaign finance scheme

Two associates of President Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani pleaded not guilty Wednesday morning in a scheme to funnel illegal campaign contributions to a pro-Trump super PAC and other politicians....

Tourist accidentally photographs couple's engagement, hopes to find them

She said “yes” — and now one accidental witness hopes to find the bride-to-be. A tourist visiting Rome was surprised to discover that photos of herself, taken at the historic...

Softbank clinches deal to buy WeWork that bails out founder

SoftBank Group agreed to spend more than $10 billion to take over WeWork on Tuesday, doubling down on an ill-fated investment and giving a nearly $1.7 billion payoff to the...

Two young girls sexually harassed by pervs in separate NYC incidents

An 11-year-old girl and a 14-year-old girl were harassed by pervs in two separate incidents just a few weeks apart, police said Wednesday.

Utilities companies using manure, trash to generate renewable energy

PIXLEY, Calif. - Joey Airoso has always been proud of his cows, whose milk goes into the butter sold by national dairy company Land O’Lakes. Now he has something new...

Trump has immunity even if he shoots someone on Fifth Ave.: lawyer

The rationale that Trump has blanket immunity came during arguments before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, related to Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance's attempts to subpoena Trump's tax returns and...

Mitch McConnell: Kentuckians not worried about 'millionaires in Brooklyn'

WASHINGTON -- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says Chuck Schumer’s move to kill the $10,000 federal cap on state and local taxes is nothing more than a tax break for...

Woman grinds on cop during arrest: 'You like that?'

"Oh yeah, you like that?" a woman moaned while pressing her butt against a police officer as he detained her. Watch the bizarre grinding video in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, taken after...

Antonio Brown's Pennsylvania mansion is up for sale

Antonio Brown is apparently looking to completely move on from Pittsburgh, as the former Steelers wideout has put his $2.3 million suburban mansion on the market. Brown’s five-bedroom, seven-bathroom home...

Sam Darnold dealing with new consequence of Patriots debacle

From an enlarged spleen to a ripped toenail, Sam Darnold cannot catch a break. The Jets quarterback had to have a toenail removed Tuesday. Darnold recently missed three games after...

Shooting suspect brags in court about his escape from NYPD cruiser

He is his own biggest fan. The handcuffed suspect who escaped from an NYPD cruiser bragged in court Wednesday about his caught-on-video antics. "Do you know who I am?" Raymond...

Umpire sues ex-Met for defamation amid bribery allegations

Major League Baseball umpire Joe West says Paul Lo Duca was way off base when the catcher-turned-podcaster claimed on air that a teammate bribed the veteran ump -- with a...

Disneyland hit with measles scare after attendee tests positive

Someone who tested positive for measles spent a day at Disneyland  -- potentially putting tourists and staff at risk of catching the highly contagious disease, officials said. The unidentified Los...

Trump declares Syria cease-fire ‘permanent,’ lifts sanctions on Turkey

President Trump on Wednesday announced he is removing sanctions against Turkey after Ankara made its five-day ceasefire “permanent” in its fight against Kurdish forces in Syria. “I have, therefore, instructed...

Badly burned remains found in Illinois belong to woman missing since 2010: police

Badly burned remains discovered in a rural part of southern Illinois belong to a 41-year-old woman who vanished nine years ago, according to authorities and a new report. The remains...

Fantasy football Week 8 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Ty Johnson, Adrian Peterson

Through seven weeks of the fantasy football season, we have learned a few things: You cannot trust coaches, injury reports, or kickers; start everyone against the Dolphins, Cardinals, Bengals, and...

Kid booed by Chicago fans over Mitch Trubisky Halloween costume

Chicago sports fans have made their feelings about Mitchell Trubisky loud and clear. During Tuesday's game between the Blackhawks and Vegas Golden Knights, a young fan at the United Center...

1 in 5 LGBTQ Americans live in poverty

About one in five LGBTQ people in America (21.6 percent) live in poverty, compared to an estimated 15.7 percent poverty rate among their cisgender straight counterparts.

J.J. Watt's fiancée Kealia Ohai can't keep eyes off of his phone

J.J. Watt and fiancée Kealia Ohai made an appearance at Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday night, but the couple appeared to be more interested in the defensive...

Knicks sign another forward as they give up on Kris Wilkes

SAN ANTONIO — The Knicks have apparently given up on waiting for former UCLA swingman Kris Wilkes. The Knicks filled their second two-way contract spot Wednesday by inking forward Ivan...

California boy's death thought to be caused by flu now probed as homicide

California authorities are investigating a 2-year-old boy's death as a homicide, months after relatives were told he may have died from the flu, according to reports. Koltyn Sparks-Blockwood was admitted...

Hoops highlights guru lands seven-figures in ESPN coup

The creator of House of Highlights is headed to the House of the Mouse. Omar Raja, the 25-year-old internet sensation, is leaving Bleacher Report for a major role with ESPN,...

Iceland's glowing volcano is the 'Gateway to Hell'

This may be one of the most mysterious mountains in the world. Bridget Thackwray and Topher Richwhite were visiting the Icelandic highlands when they stumbled upon a volcano that even...

Florida inmate busted for feeding iguanas to alligator in jail zoo

Only in Florida... A Florida Keys inmate has been hit with extra charges -- for feeding pet iguanas to an alligator at his jail's zoo, according to authorities. Accused car...

Heartbreaking reason rescued bald eagle couldn't lift its head up

A Wisconsin wildlife center found the eagle “lying face down” because she had no strength to hold her head up.

Big kids caught trick-or-treating in this town could face a misdemeanor

It's a ban on big kids.

Instagram bans 'plastic surgery' filters amid mental health concerns

Instagram is cracking down on selfie filters that mimic plastic surgery in a bid to quell claims its app is damaging for teens.

Tom Brady doesn't deny he's headed for Patriots divorce

Adam Schefter suggested this could be Tom Brady’s swan song, and the future Hall of Famer didn’t exactly shut down the idea. “That is the great part for me, I...

Footage shows truck rolling over woman in the Bronx

A woman was injured when a pickup truck rolled over her as she was crossing a street in the Bronx, disturbing surveillance video released by police Wednesday shows. The dark-colored...

Astronaut captures wildfires in stunning time-lapse photo from ISS

A stunning time-lapse captured by the International Space Station shows the Earth, stars and even events like thunderstorms and wildfires. The time-lapse was created from a total of 400 photographs...

Defense Department official arrives to testify in impeachment probe

Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Laura Cooper arrived on Capitol Hill Wednesday to testify before House committees conducting the impeachment inquiry. Cooper, who oversees policy for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia,...

Killer cop may appeal conviction, sentence in death of neighbor in his apartment

An attorney for Amber Guyger -- the ex-Dallas cop convicted of murdering her unarmed black neighbor in his own apartment -- has filed a notice of appeal of her conviction...

Reporter fired for hopping on cars during live auto show broadcast

A California reporter was fired after he turned a local auto show into his own personal playground -- hopping atop cars during a live broadcast. Angel Cardenas, a correspondent for...

Cubs make managing choice as Joe Girardi's options narrow

Joe Girardi is down to two managerial options, as the Cubs are hiring another former catcher to take over their club. The team plans on hiring David Ross to take...

This fancy electric toothbrush rivals Sonicare — and it's on sale

As humans, we always fall short of perfection. And that goes for all aspects of our lives – even something as simple as brushing our teeth. It’s been proven time...

Kurdish fighters allege Turkey used chemical weapons during cease-fire in Syria

Disturbing video has emerged of severely burned Kurdish fighters who accused Turkish forces of launching an airstrike at them with munitions containing white phosphorus during a cease-fire. The graphic footage...

Cop resigns after video shows him slamming 11-year-old girl onto ground

A New Mexico cop has resigned after being caught on camera slamming a sobbing schoolgirl to the ground -- during a fight sparked by her taking too much milk from...

Odell Beckham giving Tom Brady the literal 'GOAT' of gifts

Odell Beckham Jr. believes he knows the way to Tom Brady's heart. Ahead of Sunday's game in Foxboro, the Browns receiver revealed he has a special gift for the Patriots...

US envoy to Syria faces more questions on Capitol Hill about troop pullout

The US special envoy to Syria will return to Capitol Hill on Wednesday, a day after he told a Senate panel that President Trump didn't consult with him before he...

AOC remembers being told to 'stay away' from the Bronx's 'Joker Stairs'

Influencers have been swarming the gritty stairway from DC blockbuster "Joker" — but back in the day, even locals did their best to avoid the seedy Bronx steps, according to...

Zuckerberg faces grilling on Facebook's ambitious digital currency plans

Mark Zuckerberg dug in to defend Facebook’s plans to launch a digital currency on Wednesday despite scorching criticism on Capitol Hill over the plans. Dressed up in a suit and...

Teen Uber passenger says she was accidentally shot by driver

A 15-year-old Uber passenger was mistakenly shot by her driver as he moved his gun, authorities said. Bailey Braun was struck in the ankle during an Uber ride with her...

Kawhi Leonard shows spiteful Lakers fans they're right to be angry

Kawhi Leonard isn't in Kansas — or Toronto — anymore. Adored in Canada all last season through the Raptors winning their first-ever championship, the new Clippers star was mercilessly booed...

This insane Tiffany Advent calendar is filled with diamonds

Diamonds are everyone's best friend -- especially if you get them almost every day in the run-up to the holidays. Luxury jeweler Tiffany & Co. is producing its first-ever Advent...

Boeing profit slumps 53 percent as MAX grounding takes heavy toll

Boeing cut production of its flagship Dreamliner and delayed the arrival of a successor to its 777 mini-jumbo on Wednesday, piling new pressures on a rejigged senior management team as...

More than 50 elephants starve to death in severe Zimbabwe drought

“The situation is dire. The elephants are dying from starvation and this is a big problem,” the wildlife agency said.

NYPD cop out of hospital hours after Harlem gunfight with naked man

The cop shot in his bulletproof vest during a violent confrontation with an armed, naked man inside a Harlem apartment building early Wednesday was released from the hospital just hours...

Giuliani's Soviet pals expected to be arraigned on campaign finance charges

Two Soviet-born businessmen who helped President Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani dig up dirt on political rival Joe Biden are scheduled to be arraigned in Manhattan federal court later Wednesday...

Penn State frat suspended after teen's mysterious death at off-campus house

A high school hockey player died over the weekend at a suspected off-campus Penn State frat house -- prompting the university to temporarily suspend the fraternity, according to authorities and...

Google says it's achieved 'quantum supremacy' breakthrough

Google said it has achieved a breakthrough in quantum computing research, saying an experimental quantum processor has completed a calculation in just a few minutes that would take a traditional...

New Jersey school district to ban students from prom if they have lunch debt

A New Jersey school district just outside Philadelphia plans to ban students from extracurricular activities -- including prom -- for failing to pay their lunch bill, according to reports. The...

NewYork-Presbyterian to offer free, confidential counseling to cops

A Manhattan hospital will provide free confidential counseling and medication to police officers in the wake of the NYPD's suicide epidemic, the city's top cop announced Wednesday. The "Finest Care"...

Joe Biden opens up widest lead since launching his campaign: poll

Former Vice President Joe Biden's lead among other Democratic presidential contenders is at its widest margin since he launched his campaign in April, a poll released Wednesday shows. Biden got...

Missing West Point cadet found dead

A 20-year-old West Point cadet who went missing with a rifle last week has been found dead on the military academy’s grounds, officials said Wednesday. The body of Kade Kurita,...

American Airlines employees carrying $22K in cash busted for money laundering

Four American Airlines flight attendants were busted for alleged money laundering at a Florida airport, where officials found them with more than $22,000 in cash this week, according to a...

Michael Kelly, star of 'House of Cards' and 'Jack Ryan,' makes a penthouse power move

Actor Michael Kelly has finally reached the top — and we’re not just talking about his career. Sure, he’s racked up four Emmy nominations as Frank Underwood’s sinister consigliere Doug...

Starchitects from around the world are invading New York

New York’s international flavor continues to richen, with several foreign architects making their first marks on the city. Pritzker Prize-winning Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza’s first building in the US is...

New NYC luxury buildings are channeling the city's Art Deco past

Old New York is new again. Looking to the past for inspiration, a handful of ground-up developments are ditching contemporary glass and steel to embrace historic prewar designs. In NoMad, at...

Human trafficking blamed for deaths of 39 people in back of truck in UK

A British politician blamed Wednesday's horrific discovery of 39 bodies in the back of a truck on the "vile" business of people smuggling. The bodies -- including at least one...

Tour the $98 million penthouse breaking NYC real estate records

Some of the city’s most ambitious new buildings are opening or listing this fall. That means it’s open season for trophy hunters. Perhaps the most significant new work of architecture...

Paralympian dies from legal euthanasia in Belgium

Paralympic athlete Marieke Vervoort has ended her life through legal euthanasia in her native Belgium, authorities have confirmed. The Olympic champion, who had an incurable degenerative disease that left her...

Eagles star scares off would-be burglar with shotgun

A baseball bat-wielding man tried to break into the home of the Philadelphia Eagles' Fletcher Cox last week -- but the hulking defensive tackle scared him off with a shotgun,...

Iraqi defense minister gives US troops 4 weeks to leave Iraq

BAGHDAD — US troops withdrawing from northeastern Syria to Iraq are "transiting" and will leave the country within four weeks, Iraq's defense minister said Wednesday. Najah al-Shammari made the remarks...

Vengeful bus driver rams taxi that blocked his way

This bus driver in Songyuan, China, deliberately crashed into a taxicab that had blocked the bus' path moments earlier. Watch the shocking surveillance video of the road rage incident that...

Proof that Giants' Pat Shurmur is relying on analytics too much

After he received the gift of Pat Shurmur going for it on fourth-and-15 late in the Giants’ 27-21 loss to Arizona, Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury said he was not at...

Police find 39 bodies in the back of a truck in southern England

Police in the United Kingdom discovered 39 dead bodies in the back of a truck in Essex, police said. The gruesome discovery was made at Waterglade Industrial Park in the...

LeBron James puts damper on Lakers-Clippers rivalry talk

Don't tell LeBron James that the Lakers-Clippers is the next big NBA rivalry. “It’s the first game,” James told reporters after his Los Angeles Lakers lost 112-102 to Kawhi Leonard's...

Former Yankee teases Brett Gardner over World Series pick

HOUSTON — The Astros invited a pair of players from their 2017 championship team, catchers Brian McCann and Evan Gattis, to take part in the ceremonial first pitch before Game...

Adam Gase's free ride is over

Adam Gase walked out of the trainer’s room and into the locker room about 30 minutes after the Patriots had embarrassed his Jets 33-0 on national television. The head coach...

Naked suspect fatally shot after NYPD officer hit in Harlem gunfight

A police officer was shot in his protective vest during a "violent struggle" with an armed and naked man inside a Harlem apartment building -- and the suspect was then shot...

Time for first look at the mysterious Knicks

SAN ANTONIO — After a modest summer overhaul and an uneven 1-3 preseason, the Knicks flew into Alamo City following Tuesday’s practice, but nobody really knows where this franchise is...

How Gerrit Cole's $300 million push is affected by World Series dud

HOUSTON — The spree for a three took a hit Tuesday night. Gerrit Cole’s World Series debut went about as well as Rudy Giuliani’s debut in the presidential race 11...

Former lacrosse star getting a shot as walk-on with St. John's

Thomas O’Connell played at the highest level of lacrosse in college and now he’s giving high-major basketball a shot. After exhausting his lacrosse eligibility at Maryland, the Long Island native...

Dutch playground forced to close because kids were too noisy

An elementary-school playground in the Netherlands was forced to close because children were making too much noise while playing, a report said Tuesday. The school in Nijmegen will have until...

Hong Kong set to formally scrap extradition bill that sparked protests

Hong Kong on Wednesday is set to formally scrap the extradition bill that ignited the months-long pro-democracy protests — the same day the murder suspect who sparked the proposed legislation...

Kawhi outduels LeBron in Clippers' win over Lakers

LOS ANGELES — Kawhi Leonard began a new chapter with the Los Angeles Clippers, scoring 30 points to go with a strong bench effort in a 112-102 victory over LeBron...

Dem leaders anxious over 2020: 'You can imagine much stronger candidates'

Democratic Party leaders have reportedly been struck by anxiety as the 2020 election approaches — and some fear they have no viable candidate to back. Leaders and activists in the...

C.J. Mosley not expecting his groin to completely heal

Tape doesn’t lie, and neither did C.J. Mosley. Mosley admitted what was obvious to the naked eye during the Jets’ 33-0 loss to the Patriots on Monday: He was playing...

Man pulls knife out of stomach, fatally stabs attacker: report

A man pulled a blade out of his stomach after being stabbed — then fatally knifed the man who attacked him in a fight outside of an Australian bar, a...

Navy midshipman accused of sexually assaulting sleeping classmates

A Navy midshipman is accused of sneaking into the sleeping quarters of female classmates and sexually assaulting them on numerous occasions as the women slept, a report said Tuesday. Nixon...

Why a fantasy football expert declared war on Cardinals

Raise your hand if you have been personally victimized by Kliff Kingsbury and the Arizona Cardinals. If you had David Johnson in your lineup on Sunday, you weren't alone. He...

Man sends video of himself strangling cat to fiancée's ex

An Indiana man was reportedly arrested for sending a video of himself strangling a cat to his fiancée’s ex because he suspected the two were still romantically involved. "You think...

The legend of Juan Soto reaches whole new level

HOUSTON — He preens, he prances, he dances, he dekes. An at-bat by Juan Soto mixes performance art and the art of hitting. His confidence is only surmounted by his...

Juan Soto wrecks Astros as Nationals take Game 1

HOUSTON — Gerrit Cole against Max Scherzer was the hyped main event and predicted to remind baseball fans of World Series past when Bob Gibson, Denny McLain, Sandy Koufax and...