October 24, 2019
Redskins' QB situation takes another hit in loss to Vikings
MINNEAPOLIS — When Case Keenum walked into U.S. Bank Stadium with the rest of the Washington Redskins, he took his first look around the building where his career moment in...
Ohio student says she was disqualified for running 5K in hijab
A high school girl from Ohio says she was disqualified from a 5K last weekend for wearing a hijab during the race. Noor Alexandria Abukaram, a junior at Sylvania Northview...
Astros hoping players-only meeting fuels Series comeback
WASHINGTON — On and off the field, the Astros have been a mess since ousting the Yankees from the ALCS in six games. Thursday, the best team in the American...
‘Zombie’ Angelina speaks from jail on Iranian state TV
The jailed Iranian Instagram star known for her transformation into a zombie Angelina Jolie was paraded on state TV as an example of how "social media has ruined a life."...
The Red Sox could have their next GM
Nearly two months after the Red Sox fired general manager Dave Dombrowski, the franchise is zeroing in on his replacement. Tampa Bay Rays vice president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom...
MLB umpire Rob Drake apologizes for 'cival war' tweet
The umpire who threatened on Twitter to buy a rifle in response to an impeachment inquiry into President Trump apologized for sending the incendiary message on Thursday, a report said....
Nets' bench knows it didn't make a good first impression
The Nets pride themselves on being a deep team. But their bench got roughed up in Wednesday’s opening loss to the Timberwolves. Five reserves finished an aggregate minus-63 in the...
Former NBA No. 1 pick banned 25 games for drug violation
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns plans for a quick rebuild have hit an unexpected snag. Center Deandre Ayton was suspended 25 games without pay by the NBA on Thursday night...
When Jets expect to get clarity on C.J. Mosley's injury
The Jets were without C.J. Mosley for four games, and it appears likely they’ll be without their standout inside linebacker some more. Mosley returned from a groin injury against the...
Trae Young looks unstoppable
Trae Young is here to stay. After setting the NBA alight after last season's All-Star break, Young continued his momentum in the Hawks' 117-100 opening night win over the Pistons...
Redskins turn to Dwayne Haskins after Case Keenum concussion
Dwayne Haskins is under center for the Redskins. The rookie quarterback took over against the Vikings on Thursday after starter Case Keenum ended up in concussion evaluation before the start...
Marcus Morris on why Kyrie Irving was 'distracted' with Celtics
Marcus Morris acknowledged Thursday the rumors his former Celtics teammate Kyrie Irving wasn’t a good-enough leader are more fact than fiction. But not for lack of trying, according to Morris,...
NARS latest to give badgers a brush-off
More badgers will stay warm this winter as a growing number of companies drop the small creatures’ coarse hair from their products amid pressure from animal rights activists. The French...
Kurt Andersen ending 'Studio 360' radio show after 20-year run
Media icon Kurt Andersen, a co-founder of Spy magazine and a bestselling author, is giving up his syndicated public radio show “Studio 360” after 20 years. Andersen tells Media Ink...
European Union OKs New Media's acquisition of Gannett
The European Union says it has seen no antitrust problems with New Media Investment Co.’s Gatehouse Media in its $1.4 billion acquisition of USA Today publisher Gannett. The EU became...
Condé Nast CEO wants the feds to rein in Facebook and Google
Roger Lynch, the low-profile CEO of Condé Nast, has become the second major publishing executive in a week to call for the government to rein in Facebook and Google. In...
A healthier Saquon Barkley bracing for a 'Snacks' attack
A large, wide-body of a man will be waiting in ambush Sunday for Saquon Barkley. An imposing, hungry man who likes to eat running backs in the backfield. Arguably the...
Islanders keep on rolling
The New York Islanders didn't miss a beat after a four-day break. Anders Lee's third-period goal was the eventual winner and the Islanders beat the Arizona Coyotes 4-2 on Thursday...
Justice Department review of Russia probe is now a criminal probe
The Justice Department moved its review of the Russia investigation into a criminal probe, a report said Thursday. The criminal investigation into how the sprawling Russia probe began will be...
Congress mourns ‘master of House’ Rep. Elijah Cummings
Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle bid farewell Thursday to Rep. Elijah Cummings, hailing the son of sharecroppers as a “master of the House” while the veteran...
Mom of slain teen rips judge for releasing killer without bail
The mother of a slain teen blasted a Bronx judge on Thursday for releasing her son’s killer without bail following a recent gun bust. “If you can’t handle the caseload,...
Ex-Marine held in Russia on spy charges: 'I'm more Mr. Bean than James Bond'
The former US Marine held in Russia since last year on espionage charges appeared in court Thursday and declared his innocence — saying he's more Mr. Bean than James Bond....
Rangers snap five-game skid with surprisingly dominant effort
Who the hell were those guys? As pigs flew over Broadway, the previously lifeless Rangers not only broke a five-game winless streak, but absolutely took it to the league-leading Sabres...
16 sentenced to death over killing of Bangladesh student who reported sex abuse
Sixteen people were sentenced to death Thursday in Bangladesh over the killing of a young woman who was burned alive for reporting that her principal molested her. The principal, Siraj...
Suspect arrested after missing teen girl was spotted on Pornhub
A teenage girl who had been missing for nearly a year was found by authorities in Florida after sexually explicit photos of her were found online, a report said Thursday....
Patriots trade Michael Bennett to Cowboys after suspension
Michael Bennett doesn't have to disagree with Patriots coaches anymore. A week after being suspended for conduct detrimental to the team stemming from what Bennett termed a "philosophical disagreement" with...
Knicks-Nets rivalry gets its long-awaited spice
Yes, it's early and I might be a bit optimistic given how long it has been since it felt like this. Maybe, it has never felt like this. Certainly, not...
Cancer survivor marries man who stuck by her during battle
When Jillian Hanson and Max Allegretti met each other at the altar a week ago, they had already overcome more than most couples face in a lifetime. At 25, Hanson...
Where Mets' managerial search stands after Joe Girardi pass
Say it ain’t Joe. In a double whammy for fans who had clamored for a proven winner at manager, Joe Girardi won’t only be absent from the home dugout at...
Coming up just short wasn't enough to ease Yankees' sting
Aaron Boone smiled as he confessed that he had yet to watch a replay of Jose Altuve’s home run that clinched the American League Championship Series for the Astros on...
Makeup artist finds 'cocaine' stash in a box of Sephora beauty products
She wanted to powder her nose -- but not with this! A Manhattan makeup artist found some alarming extras -- what appeared to be cocaine and a straw to snort...
It’s a total fantasy to think Republicans will abandon Trump now
Republican senators will soon be receiving an invitation to tear apart the GOP ahead of the 2020 elections, and they are going to decline to accept it. It’s a trope...
Cuomo’s fresh Thruway mess
Already strapped for cash thanks to the funky financing of the new Tappan Zee Bridge, the state Thruway Authority now faces an unexpectedly large bill for repairs on the three-mile...
2020 Democrats betray Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot
Pity Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot: The progressive reformer only took office in May, and she’s already locked in a battle with the city’s teachers union — with her party’s presidential...
White House tells agencies to drop NY Times, Washington Post subscriptions: report
Read 'em and weep! The White House will order federal agencies to drop their subscriptions to The New York Times and The Washington Post as the administration escalates its battle...
Cuomo’s latest, ridiculous bid to shift blame on Long Island’s gas shortage
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has grown so desperate to dodge the blame for the natural gas shortage hitting Long Island and parts of Brooklyn that he’s gone on the attack against...
Family of St. John’s alum stabbed by lacrosse captain is 'traumatized'
The St. John’s University alum allegedly nearly gutted by his lacrosse captain roommate is "lucky to be alive," his sister told The Post on Thursday, adding that their entire family...
Is there anything New York won’t do for immigrants?
Earlier this year, the Trump administration announced that it would expand the list of government benefits it considers when defining a person as a “public charge.” Under the new terms,...
Kellyanne Conway says husband 'gets his power through me'
Kellyanne Conway didn’t mince words about the dynamic in her marriage to lawyer George Conway during a heated conversation Wednesday with a reporter who asked about her notoriously vocal anti-Trump...
US senators warn TikTok app poses 'national security risk'
The Chinese-owned video app TikTok poses a potential “national security risk,” Sens. Chuck Schumer and Tom Cotton wrote in a letter Wednesday to Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire. The...
Even parents shouldn’t be able to OK chemical ‘transitions’ for little kids
The dark side of the trans movement was absent from CNN’s LGBT town hall for Democratic candidates this month. But Americans can now catch a glimpse of that underbelly in...
Trump says he might attend Game 5 of World Series — if there is one
President Trump said Thursday that he might attend a World Series game between the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros on Sunday — if the series isn’t over by then. Speaking...
NYC homeless population ticks down slightly, but remains near record: feds
New York homeless population ticked down slightly this year but remained at near-record levels as City Hall continues to spend billions on the crisis, new figures set to be released...
Cuomo pledges $750K for statue honoring Mother Cabrini
The state will dedicate $750,000 to erect a Big Apple statue honoring Mother Cabrini -- after Mayor Bill de Blasio and first lady Chirlane McCray came under fire from Italian...
DOE tells outraged parents closing school gyms for voting is 'civics lesson'
"It's a gigantic disruption," said parent Erica Rand Silverman, whose child attends PS 116 in Murray Hill. "The students will not have access to the gym, no PE, no cafeteria...
Kanye West reveals 'Jesus Is King' album drop time
Brace yourselves, "Jesus Is King" is actually coming. Kanye West, who has delayed his latest album several times, has revealed the official time "Jesus Is King" will drop. The rapper,...
Man busted over fake World Series tickets at back-to-back games: cops
It's two strikes and you're out for this World Series scammer, cops say. Christopher Javone Cross, 18, was arrested twice in two days in Houston for trying to peddle bogus...
Nate Diaz blames 'tainted supplements' for withdrawal from UFC 244
Nate Diaz won't be making his scheduled appearance at UFC 244 next week. One half of the headliner bout with Jorge Masvidal, Diaz is apparently in the middle of drug...
Police arrest subway saboteur after woman shoved headfirst into train
Cops have arrested the serial subway saboteur following a violent attack on a woman who was shoved headfirst into a train in Brooklyn on Wednesday, a police source told The...
'The Good Place' will have more twists and turns before the finale
Sitcom king Michael Schur canceled his own show. Well, sort of. Schur made a name for himself as the ultimate purveyor of workplace comedies with “The Office,” “Parks and Recreation”...
Taylor Swift wrote a new song for 'Cats' with Andrew Lloyd Webber
The upcoming film adaptation of “Cats” will include a Jellicle song by Jellicle Swift. The movie-musical’s composer, Andrew Lloyd Webber, has collaborated with pop star Taylor Swift on a new...
Amazon shares fall 7% on weak holiday forecast
Amazon on Thursday forecast revenue and profit for the holiday quarter below expectations, as it faces fierce competition and rising costs from its plan to speed up delivery times globally....
Straphangers jump onto subway tracks to rescue man nearly struck by train
Straphangers jumped onto the subway tracks after a man fell from a platform in Brooklyn Thursday -- while a train operator slammed on the brakes just in time to avoid...
MTA fingerprint readers damaged amid OT abuse probe: IG
At least six MTA fingerprint-scanning time clocks have now been vandalized as the agency tries to crack down on overtime abuse -- with suspected saboteurs smashing screens, snipping wires and...
Get set for New York's coming criminal justice disaster
Criminal justice reform is all the rage this political season. In practice, it entails “woke” politicians making decisions for communities where they don’t live in — and never will. Releasing...
Doctors warn of eye stroke after man 'blinded' by phone games
He momentarily lost his sight after playing games on his smartphone with the lights off.
Couple charged with murder of Kamile McKinney, toddler kidnapped from birthday party
A man and his girlfriend on Thursday were charged with capital murder in connection with the kidnapping and slaying of 3-year-old Alabama girl Kamille “Cupcake” McKinney. Patrick Devone Stallworth, 39,...
Trump’s doing Biden a big favor and other commentary
From the right: Admiral’s Off-Base Hit on Prez Chuck de Caro at American Greatness takes umbrage with Adm. William McRaven’s recent New York Times op-ed slamming President Trump’s “assault on...
This season has been a cruel tease for Giants running back
Wayne Gallman waited almost two years for an opportunity that lasted five quarters. Now? Who knows when or if he will get another chance with the Giants. “It’s nothing like...
Parents of Texas boy at heart of gender transition case retain equal custody
The father of a 7-year-old Texas boy whose mom wants him to transition to a girl will retain a say in any medical treatments, reports said Thursday — as the...
Lindsey Graham slams House impeachment probe, demands transparency
Sen. Lindsey Graham on Thursday lashed out at the Democrat-led House impeachment inquiry, calling it a “star chamber” that’s operating in secret but leaking damaging information about President Trump to...
NY billionaire set to buy America's most expensive mansion for nearly $200M
A New York billionaire is in contract to buy America's most expensive mansion, The Post has learned. Hedge funder Steven Schonfeld is in contract to buy an oceanfront Palm Beach,...
Serial subway perv gets 10 years for assaulting female rider
The serial sicko convicted of masturbating on the subway and then attacking a woman who saw the disgusting sight was slapped with a 10-year prison sentence Thursday -- as his...
Short sellers slammed as Tesla shares surge the most in 6 years
Tesla shares are surging — and short sellers are hurting. Wall Street investors betting against Tesla’s stock got clobbered to the tune of nearly $1.5 billion on Thursday after Elon...
Famous directors, get over your Marvel and Netflix hatred
A trio of heavy-hitter directors has been ranting about modern moviemaking like it’s punk kids playing rock music too loud. Oscar winners Steven Spielberg, Francis Ford Coppola and Martin Scorsese...
One dead, two injured in Midtown construction accident
Emergency personnel responded to a call for a construction worker who fell down an elevator shaft at about 3:15 p.m. at the intersection of W. 30th Street and Broadway in...
Elderly man jumps to his death from Brooklyn building
An elderly man jumped to his death from a Brooklyn apartment building Thursday afternoon, police said. The 93-year-old leaped from the fifth floor of a building on Avenue H near...
Transportation chief says SUV popularity, gentrification behind cyclist deaths
City Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg on Thursday pointed to an increase in SUVs and the gentrification of industrial areas to explain the alarming spike in cyclist deaths across New York...
Why heavy underdog Redskins will cover vs. Vikings
Despite a lot of people talking about the “haves” and “have nots” in the NFL, parity is alive and well, at least when it comes to betting against the spread....
Members of notorious Bronx gang Mack Baller Brims busted by NYPD, feds
The men face charges of racketeering conspiracy, assault and attempted murder in aid of racketeering, narcotics distribution, and firearms possession for their role in the violent cabal, which is a...
Kris Bryant's Cubs fight could change free agency
The Cubs appear to be headed for a standoff with star third baseman Kris Bryant. Along with Major League Baseball, the sides will sit down for a grievance hearing over...
Astros await their fate after firing Asst. GM over outburst
WASHINGTON — The Astros fired assistant general manager Brandon Taubman on Thursday, concluding one chapter of a ghastly saga that has hijacked this World Series. Still to be determined: Whether...
'The Crown' couple heating up the stage in London
The buzziest show in London right now is “Lungs,” starring Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Or, as they’re known in real life, Claire Foy and Matt Smith, the royal...
Godfather of analytics quits Red Sox after 17 years
Bill James didn't need sabermetrics to see his best seasons were behind him. The godfather of baseball analytics ended his 17-year tenure working with the Red Sox, announcing his retirement...
Unsealed docs match Trump sex-assault accuser Summer Zervos' story: lawyers
Newly unsealed documents confirm President Trump was staying in the Beverly Hills hotel where former ”Apprentice” contestant Summer Zervos says he groped her in 2007, court papers filed Thursday in...
Shot stopped by Harlem cop's bulletproof vest was not friendly fire: NYPD
The round that struck a Harlem cop in the chest — and was caught by his bulletproof vest — was fired by a naked suspect, not a fellow officer, authorities...
Snorkeling grandmas uncover hordes of venomous sea snakes
A squad of snorkeling grannies made hiss-tory after discovering a rare population of venomous sea snakes in the South Pacific. The women, between the ages of 60 and 75, swim...
Teachers linked to student branding case sue city for legal fees
The three teachers accused of allowing a boy to be branded on the butt in a ritual hazing are suing the city for not helping them fend off a lawsuit...
Iowa man catches record-breaking fish in Minnesota
An Iowa man has officially broken a Minnesota state record after catching and releasing a 57 1/4-inch, 47-pound muskellunge.
Can dancing the Macarena really fight jet lag? Scientists think so
It sounds plane nuts. But could dancing the Macarena at 35,000 feet help you fight jet lag? Maybe! At least, people gave it the old college try on a record-breaking...
Ringo Starr on his new album, missing John Lennon and never growing old
His family may still call him Richard, but to the rest of the world he’ll always be Ringo. And with “What’s My Name,” his 20th solo studio album arriving Friday,...
The deadly truth behind cigarette filters
Experts say that cigarette filters could increase the risk of cancer as they cause smokers to suck harder -- and they do not remove harmful toxins as it has been...
Houston will get throttled by SMU
The Post’s Howie Kussoy, aka The Pigskin Profit, takes a shot on Thursday night’s college football game between the SMU Mustangs and host Houston Cougars: Smu (-14) over HOUSTON: Regardless...
6 'Beautiful' actors dish about meeting, playing Carole King
For nearly six years, Carole King has watched her life — the early years, anyway — flash before her eyes at “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,” which ends its Broadway...
An unlikely role change helped save this Ranger's career
Playing out of position is better than playing out of the league. At least, that’s the thought process for Brendan Smith, the man who has played defense for almost all...
De Blasio's $37M mental health plan is a one-page press release
If the devil's in these details, he's going to be damned hard to find in this city initiative. A year and a half after Mayor Bill de Blasio convened a...
Leaked nude photo of Rep. Katie Hill shows her with bong, prompts legal threat
Freshman California Congresswoman Katie Hill is starring in a lurid, snowballing sex scandal — a very public saga complete with leaked nude snapshots, alleged bong use and a questionable tattoo....
Dad died in burning Tesla because its futuristic doors wouldn't open, lawsuit claims
A police officer arrived almost immediately after the crash but was unable to save the father of five because of the "inaccessible door handles," a lawsuit claims.
Trump education official to step down, calls for canceling student debt
A top federal Department of Education official reportedly will step down and call for canceling billions of dollars in student debt, claiming the loan system is “fundamentally broken.” A. Wayne...
Jump to lightspeed! 'Holy Grail' of Star Wars memorabilia expected to smash auction records
A rare plastic figurine of the Star Wars character is expected to set a new world record as it hits the auction block in Pennsylvania, according to a rep for...
Nashville sheriff reveals that 'outlaw' Johnny Cash was once deputized
A sheriff has presented the Johnny Cash Museum proof that the late musician who famously cultivated an image as an outlaw was in fact granted law enforcement authority decades ago.
Twitter shares drop 21% on slowed ad spending, tech glitch
Twitter shares plummeted more than 21% Thursday after the social network posted worse-than-expected quarterly results driven in part by an ongoing tech glitch that has been hindering its ability to...
Kanye West has exhausted fans' patience ahead of 'Jesus Is King'
At this point, does anyone really care?
There's still very little hope for Jacoby Ellsbury
With free agency approaching, Brian Cashman will have numerous choices regarding a replacement for Aaron Hicks next season. But the Yankees general manager isn't counting on his $21 million-a-year outfielder...
Jimmy Carter leaves hospital for home after latest fall
Former President Jimmy Carter — the oldest living ex-US president — was released Thursday from the hospital where he was treated after fracturing his pelvis in a recent fall. The Carter...
Coldplay hypes new album with newspaper classified ad
Forget social media. Coldplay is marketing its latest album through print news. The British rock band revealed the track list for its upcoming double album, “Everyday Life,” in the classified...
Rookie isn't ready to save Broncos from Joe Flacco
Joe Flacco's placeholder status is safe. Though the former Super Bowl MVP has struggled in getting the Broncos off to a 2-5 start in his first season in Denver, second-round...
Man at theme park slashed teen girl, bit man who tried to intervene
A Pennsylvania man slashed a girl with a razor blade at Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom -- and bit a man who tried to stop him, police said. Jorge Otero...
University of Arizona frat bro blamed for pouring hot sauce in pledge's eye
A former University of Arizona frat pledge is seeking $1 million in damages after suffering a chemical burn when a bro poured hot sauce into his eye during an alleged...
Giants star feels betrayed after pregnant sister got dumped by Jalen Ramsey
If only Jalen Ramsey got traded to the Lions instead of the Rams, Giants receiver Golden Tate would have an opportunity to settle his personal beef much sooner. Ramsey —...
Analysis of 40M Uber rides reveals which sex tips better
Most people are comfortable with skimping on tipping their Uber driver. That’s the conclusion of a working paper released this week, co-authored by University of Chicago economist John List and...
Homeless make friends, ease stress at tai chi class in Utah
On a quiet morning outside a library in Salt Lake City, about 70 people are kicking and slicing at the air as they practice the ancient martial art of tai...
This hilarious fat cat refusing to work out is so relatable
The cat's name is Cinder, although she has earned the nickname Cinder-block by her vet.
Bones found on California peak could belong to WWII internment camp prisoner
Bones that were discovered this month on California’s second-highest peak may belong to a Japanese American man who was incarcerated at a World War II-era Japanese internment camp, authorities said....
NYPD, CCRB testify on repeal of law shielding cop records
Top NYPD and Civilian Complaint Review Board officials were finally allowed to weigh in Thursday on the law that keeps police personnel records from the public — a week after...
UN reports that Iran executed 7 children last year
UNITED NATIONS — Iran executed seven child offenders last year and two so far this year even though human rights law prohibits the death penalty for anyone under age 18,...
RJ Barrett plans to 'suit up' for the Knicks season
Knicks head coach David Fizdale has called the team's first-round draft pick RJ Barrett “fearless” on the court. It's a word that applies to the 19-year-old swingman's personal style as...
Meet 'Emma,' the grim future of office workers
Hunchbacks, dry eyes, weak muscles, oh my! Researchers are hoping to shock office workers into getting up from their cubicles and taking a walk or two by crafting "Emma." A...
De Blasio: Trump would be arrested if he shot someone on Fifth Avenue
Here's one hypothetical Mayor Bill de Blasio will answer! Hizzoner said Thursday that President Trump would be arrested if he pulled a gun and shot someone on Fifth Avenue, despite...
Russian agent Maria Butina to be released from prison, sent back to Moscow
Russian agent Maria Butina is due to be released from prison Friday -- and immediately escorted back to the Motherland, according to her lawyer. Butina, a pro-gun activist who infiltrated...
Two key Rangers pieces already thriving in New York
Marian Gaborik set the gold standard for big-ticket free agents who sign with the Rangers. For after signing a five-year, $37.5 million deal on July 1, 2009, the Great Gabby...
This woman busted people staring at her cleavage for a good cause
Eyes up here, buddy. A woman walked the streets of New York with a hidden camera attached to her low-cut shirt to capture the ogling reactions of passersby. Dozens of...
The 6 best alcohol delivery services in NYC
This ought to put the "cheer" in your "Cheers!" Online services and apps for the lushes among us have made getting tipsy at home far easier, offering delivery of wines,...
Barneys to be sold to Authentic Brands as rival bids fizzle
The branding firm that owns licenses for Fredericks of Hollywood lingerie is on the verge of taking over luxury retailer Barneys. Authentic Brands Group, which also owns Juicy Couture and...
Amy Klobuchar makes next debate as Tim Ryan quits race
The 2020 Democratic presidential field lost a candidate Thursday, while another Democrat solidified her staying power. Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan announced he's exiting the race Thursday, just hours after a...
How to bet when NFL teams are trying to lose
During the next two months, NFL bettors must figure out how to handle games involving very bad teams that benefit from losing rather than winning. Franchises with the worst records...
Sick boy dies after dad allegedly blew treatment money on parties, hookers and drugs
An ailing Brazilian boy died after his dad blew through money raised for the boy's much-needed medical treatments on hookers, drugs and parties, according to reports. Two-year-old João Miguel Alves...
Brute who shoved woman into train could be serial subway saboteur: cops
The serial subway saboteur accused of creating mayhem on the trains is believed to be the brute behind a violent attack in Brooklyn on Wednesday, a high ranking police source...
All back-seat car passengers would have to wear seat belt under bill
All back-seat car passengers would be required to wear a seat belt in the Big Apple under a new bill backed by City Hall. The City Council bill, which is...
Cops slammed as racist after toy monkey with dreadlocks spotted in cruiser
A North Carolina police chief is apologizing after officers carried a stuffed black dreadlock-wearing monkey in the back seat of their police cruiser.
NYPD mom of naked Harlem gunman demands probe into why cops killed her son
The NYPD mother of the naked, gun-toting Harlem man fatally shot by cops questioned on Thursday why fellow Finest had to kill her son — as she demanded an external...
Pence: NBA acting like a 'wholly owned subsidiary' of China
"Some of the NBA’s biggest players and owners, who routinely exercise their freedom to criticize this country, lose their voices when it comes to the freedom and rights of other...
Woman's breast cancer detected at tourist attraction
This tourist attraction was literally life-changing. A British woman was astounded to learn she had breast cancer after passing through a popular Scottish tourist site's thermal imager, which detected the...
The best and worst movie trailers of 2019
The Oscars, the Golden Globes, the SAG Awards: Movies get plenty of recognition as they commandeer the cultural conversation for most of the winter. But after the glamorous stars walk...
Body found inside home of missing Maine mother
A body has been discovered inside the home of a missing Maine mom -- whose controlling boyfriend would threaten her by saying, "Tick, tock, your time is coming," according to...
The one downside of Julius Randle's strong Knicks debut
Five observations from the Knicks' season-opening loss to the Spurs: 1. Julius Randle had a strong Knicks debut with 25 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and three steals. But he...
History and rumors hang over Giants' crucial trade strategy
The Giants don’t have to look any further than the opposite sideline Sunday against the Lions for a reminder of dismantling a losing team at the NFL trade deadline. Damon...
'The Kill Team' review: Afghanistan war film is punishing to watch
Who knows what was going on in the Skarsgård house when the kids were growing up? Whatever it was, these days, Bill’s most famous role is as the world’s scariest...
Graham condemns House impeachment inquiry, slams Taylor testimony as 'hearsay'
Sen. Lindsey Graham on Thursday lashed out at the House impeachment inquiry, dismissing testimony from the acting US ambassador to Ukraine as “hearsay” and introducing a resolution condemning the House...
De Blasio calls on embattled Bronx Councilman Andy King to resign
“I think the Speaker’s right,” de Blasio said Thursday, agreeing with Council Speaker Corey Johnson's call late Wednesday night for the two-term lawmaker to step down.
Hong Kong parking space sells for nearly $1 million
Is there anything more boss than primo parking? At the Center, a 73-story Hong Kong skyscraper, a well-placed parking space reserved for executives and tenants was recently sold for an...
The average American spends 24 days a year dreaming about a vacation
The average American spends nearly 200 hours a year daydreaming about vacations, according to new research.
Francisco Franco's remains exhumed in Spain for reburial in family crypt
Generalissimo Francisco Franco is still dead — but he’s going places. Spain has exhumed the remains of the murderous Spanish dictator from his grandiose mausoleum outside Madrid and flown them...
Baltimore prints human trafficking 'help' posters with wrong hotline
Baltimore officials forced businesses across the city to put up human trafficking warning posters — with the wrong hotline number. Legislation passed in January meant the signs had to be...
Violent arrest caught on video leads to internal NYPD probe
Video of a violent arrest that escalated into a near-brawl between cops and an unruly suspect has prompted an NYPD investigation into why a sergeant tasked with overseeing the collar...
American Music Awards 2019 nominees include Post Malone, BTS and Billie Eilish
Post Malone is raking it in ahead of the 2019 American Music Awards. The rapper has garnered the most nominations for the annual award show, which airs November 24 this...
Taking a big shot on unbeaten SMU
In the latest cost-cutting measure President Trump has canceled subscriptions to the New York Times as well as the Washington Post. Trump looking to trim the fat said, “We don’t...
Listen to Episode 2 of 'Blue Rush': Motor City Madness feat. Harry Carson
The Giants roll into the Motor City with a flat tire on the offensive line and a defense that sprung a few leaks last week against the Cardinals. In this...
Man dodges jail time for trying to have sex with traffic cone at train station
A British man who tried to have sex with a traffic cone inside a train station elevator steered clear of jail Thursday when a judge sentenced him to a drug...
White House: Trump was right to label 'Never Trumpers' as 'human scum'
The White House on Thursday defended President Donald Trump for referring to GOP “Never Trumpers” as “human scum.” “The people who are against him and who have been against him...
Cuomo calls MTA 'the worst' after damning overtime report
Gov. Andrew Cuomo slammed the MTA Thursday after it was revealed in a recent report by the agency’s inspector general that some LIRR foremen raked in thousands of dollars in...
Yankees' worst Aaron Hicks fears realized
For the second straight year, the Yankees have a position player heading for Tommy John surgery. And like Didi Gregorius last season, Aaron Hicks is expected to be out 8-10...
De Blasio on porn star's private NYPD tour: Hard to believe
"I've only heard the beginning of this, and I don't like what I hear," fumed Hizzoner of Annina Ucatis' private tour of the Lower Manhattan cop shop.
Dog eat cat world: starving pup eats kitty after pets' owner leaves them to die
Tiffany Guest, 29, of Kenilworth, Warwickshire, was sentenced Wednesday to 18 weeks behind bars and banned from keeping all animals for 15 years after pleading guilty to three animal welfare...
Sam Darnold takes step toward putting 'ghosts' behind him
Sam Darnold owned the worst night of his professional career. He pointed the finger squarely at himself, played down the significance of ESPN airing his mic’d up “I’m seeing ghosts”...
Passing on Joe Girardi has the stench of Mets fans' worst fears
By Thursday morning, of course, Joe Girardi had become, in the estimation of a large chunk of the Mets’ fan base, a combination of Casey Stengel, Vince Lombardi, Pat Riley...
Suspect busted for lighting woman on fire in Florida Taco Bell
A suspect accused of dousing a woman with gasoline and setting her on fire at a Taco Bell in Florida has been arrested, police said. Mia Williams, 32, was taken...
Mom surgically shrinks forehead after ponytail caused hairline to recede
Carla-Marie Norton's slick ponytail kept her naturally afro-textured hair out of her face a little too well. The 'do gave the British mother of two a condition called traction alopecia,...
Meet the California man trying to save honeybees by building them hives
Michael Thiele has championed an approach he calls the “rewilding” of honeybees, allowing them to live as they did for millions of years — in natural log hives high above...
New Jets podcast: Joe Benigno takes aim at Adam Gase
Brian Costello opens the show taking you inside the locker room and discussing how the Jets are feeling after getting dismantled by the Patriots on Monday night. He picks six...
Driver was reportedly 'horrified' to find 39 bodies in back of UK truck
The driver of the truck found with 39 dead people in the back was the one to call police -- and was "horrified" when he saw the mass of bodies...
'Come on, baby': Police save choking toddler in heart-pounding rescue
Watch the dramatic rescue of 1-year-old MJ after he chokes on a Goldfish cracker inside his Kissimmee, Florida, home. Thankfully, there was a squad car nearby, and his panicked mother,...
Craigslist founder donates $1.5M to group fighting fake news
A nonprofit says it hopes to reach thousands of US journalists for training in the next few months with the help of a $1.5 million donation from Craigslist founder Craig...
Harry Styles will host and perform on 'SNL'
Mark your calendars — Harry Styles is set to host and be the musical guest on "Saturday Night Live." Styles, 25, will take the stage at 30 Rock on Nov....
UN climate fund struggling to meet goal without help from US
US President Donald Trump’s decision to withhold $2 billion of the $3 billion pledged by Barack Obama has contributed to a shortfall at the Green Climate Fund.
Disney+ is conjuring up a 'Hocus Pocus' reboot
A new version of the “Hocus Pocus” movie will soon put a spell on you. The 1993 cult movie — starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy —...
Astronomers spot 'cosmic yeti' galaxy from the early universe
Astronomers in the US and Australia have spotted a gigantic galaxy from the universe’s dawn.
The one Brodie Van Wagenen box Joe Girardi couldn't check
There were always two interview processes ongoing as the Mets determine their next manager. There has been one involving Joe Girardi and one involving everyone else. Brodie Van Wagenen’s penchant...
Woman found dead in wooded Staten Island park
A woman was found dead near the side of a road in a wooded Staten Island park Thursday morning, police said. The unidentified woman was discovered in the brush on...
Dubai loosens liquor laws for tourists
Dubai has loosened its liquor laws to allow tourists to purchase alcohol in state-controlled stores, as the United Arab Emirates saw the first drop in alcohol sales by volume in...
This is the Markelle Fultz moment the NBA has been clamoring for
Google Markelle Fultz's name. Scroll down. You'll find two of the most frequently asked questions about the former No. 1 overall pick: 1) Will Markelle Fultz ever play again? 2)...
WHO reports that 2 of 3 polio viruses have been eradicated
The World Health Organization welcomed a “historic step” toward a polio-free world on Thursday as an expert panel certified that the second of three types of the crippling virus has...
Darren Criss returning to Broadway in 'American Buffalo'
Darren Criss is returning to Broadway in next year's revival of "American Buffalo," starring Laurence Fishburne and Sam Rockwell. Criss, 32, will play Bobby, a young man enlisted to help...
Elijah Cummings to be first African American lawmaker to lie in state at US Capitol
The body of Rep. Elijah Cummings, who died last week at age 68, will lie in state Thursday at the National Statuary Hall in the US Capitol -- the first...
Google accused of creating tool to spy on employees' organizing efforts
Google is accused of creating an internal spy tool to monitor workers' efforts to organize protests or discuss unions. The alleged surveillance tool has been installed on employees' computers as...
Chinese developers' $5.5B plan to make 'African Manhattan' is quietly scrapped
A $5.5 billion project to create a "new New York" in Africa has ended in spectacular failure -- ditched by the Chinese developers who refused to include affordable housing as...
Inside Matthew Berry's viral rant: Why one team's tweet sent him into a tailspin
"Incredibly condescending, insulting and trollish behavior." That's how ESPN's Matthew Berry feels about the tweet from the Arizona Cardinals' official twitter account on Sunday that read, "YOU SHOULD HAVE STARTED...
World’s oldest known natural pearl discovered in Abu Dhabi
The world’s oldest known natural pearl has been discovered at a Neolithic site in Abu Dhabi. Archaeologists found the pearl at the site on Marawah Island off the coast of...
Pornhub pulls videos of female athletes in college locker room
Pornhub has removed videos of female athletes showering inside a locker room at a South Carolina college, company officials said. The hidden-cam footage -- which depicted five separate women’s teams...
Justin Verlander's fielding debacle includes Yu Darvish's revenge tweet
Revenge is a dish best served on Twitter these days. Yu Darvish appeared to be waiting for the perfect moment to hit back at Justin Verlander, and that moment arrived...
Wild video shows couple with child narrowly dodging serious car crash
This is the dramatic moment a car slammed into an alleged drunken driver who blew a red light in Arizona -- and possibly saved the lives of a couple crossing...
Rape survivor prints anti-Cuomo posters to protest lobbying probe
A rape survivor being investigated by a state ethics panel for breaching lobbying laws by putting up billboards backing a new sex abuse victims’ law has printed new posters attacking...
Animal cafe in China slammed for painting dogs to look like pandas
This “panda” café is serving up some controversy with its cute and cuddly creations. The Cute Pet Games café, which opened last month in Chengdu, China, is catching some flak...
Strangers keep sending this man free beer at work
This man deserves a raise (even if it’s just of a glass).
Wife of 'memory card' murder suspect shocked at his 'dark' side
The wife of a suspected serial killer accused of filming his own murders -- with footage allegedly on a memory card found on the street -- says she was horrified...
California wildfire spreads to 10,000 acres in Sonoma County
A wildfire scorched 10,000 acres of land in Northern California -- forcing hundreds to evacuate and burning buildings down to their frames in the midst of a power shutdown that...
FDNY firefighter accused of sexually assaulting his teen niece since she was 4
An FDNY firefighter was arrested for allegedly sexually violating his own niece for a decade -- in a series of assaults that began when the girl was only 4 years...
Conor McGregor lays out ambitious return plan — with one mystery
MOSCOW — Conor McGregor will return to mixed martial arts in January with a UFC fight in Las Vegas. The Irish fighter said Thursday he will return "fully focused" on...
Drivers sent on 41-mile detour for 65-foot-long road closure
Talk about taking the long way home.
Veterinarians pose nude with animals for calendar
About two dozen students are covering their kibbles and bits with various barnyard props.
Unlock the secrets to 'growth hacking' with this $25 training
It’s a long road to success – unless, of course, you know the secrets of growth hacking. A growth hacker is a type of marketer that helps turn a creative...
Wannabe bank robber thought he had a brilliant plan
A bald man wearing a hairy mask making him look much older passed a note at a restaurant near Pittsburgh about threats to two nearby schools – part of a...
Warren pulling ahead of Biden in latest poll
Sen. Elizabeth Warren has opened up a 7 percentage-point lead over former Vice President Joe Biden in the Democratic presidential race, according to a national poll released Thursday. The Massachusetts...
Katie Hill admits her 'throuple' relationship was a bad idea
Rep. Katie Hill admitted this week that the relationship she had with a staffer was “inappropriate,” amid allegations she was involved in a "throuple" with her husband and the subordinate....
Police release photos of serial Lower East Side muggers
Police have released images of two men wanted for a rash of Lower East Side muggings, which have netted the pair $10K in jewelry and cash so far, cops said...
Family battle over Texas child's gender transition reaches attorney general's office
The Texas attorney general will probe the wildly controversial case of a 7-year-old child's forced gender transition, the state's governor said this week. Gov. Greg Abbot said Wednesday that state...
Joe Girardi is Phillies' new manager as Mets enter the unknown
There will be no third — or fourth or fifth — interview for Joe Girardi with the Mets. Girardi instead will be managing their NL East rivals after landing the...
'Swing Set Susan' busted for pretending to be cop, harassing Hispanic teens
The white woman dubbed “Swing Set Susan” for allegedly pretending to be a cop and harassing a group of Hispanic teens has been arrested, Texas police confirmed. Samantha Louise Eley,...
US Defense Secretary: Turkey's invasion of Syria is 'heading in the wrong direction'
Defense Secretary Mark Esper condemned Turkey’s invasion of Syria as “unwarranted” Thursday and said it jeopardized security gains the US-led coalition and Kurdish forces made in the five-year fight against...
Hudson Yards observatory dares visitors to live life on the 'Edge'
There’s a new observation deck in town — and it's not for the faint of heart. The 100th-floor observatory at the top of 30 Hudson Yards boasts a 7,500-square-foot triangular...
Twitter shares plunge on weak revenue numbers
Twitter posted worse-than-expected third-quarter revenue and profit Thursday, which the company attributed to advertising problems including product bugs and unusually low demand over the summer, sending its shares down more...
'I was pissed:' Female reporter calls out Patriots fan after kiss attempt
PointsBet Sportsbook reporter Erin Kate Dolan called out an aggressive Patriots fan who attempted to kiss her during an interview before Monday night's game against the Jets. "Some assume being...
'Slender Man' stabbing victim talks about the friends who tried to kill her
The Wisconsin girl stabbed 19 times by her best friend and another sixth-grade classmate to please fictional bogeyman “Slender Man” has spoken publicly for the first time since the shocking...
Simone Biles' jaw-dropping World Series first pitch
Fellow celebrities, take note. Before throwing out the first pitch at Game 2 of the World Series on Wednesday night, Olympic gymnast Simone Biles performed an epic twist on the...
Luxury rug designer Ben Soleimani shares his home essentials
As a member of the fourth generation of a family of Persian rug purveyors, Ben Soleimani knows his threads. At 18, he left his London home for Los Angeles to...
Why the new MoMA is worth a visit
When architect Liz Diller took on the massive task of reinventing the Museum of Modern Art flagship on 53rd Street five years ago, she relished the challenge. “We pride ourselves...
Meet the designer creating gorgeous libraries for Oprah and Gwyneth Paltrow
“People used to say to me, ‘What are you doing? Didn’t you get the memo that printed books are over?’” recalls library designer Thatcher Wine of early aughts naysayers. “I...
Pete Buttigieg admits to smoking pot 'a handful of times'
Presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg bluntly admitted to using marijuana "a handful of times" as he pushed for full legalization across America. The Democratic candidate was frank about his dabbling, unlike...
Putin vows to expand economic and security ties with Africa
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin is telling leaders at the first-ever Russia-Africa summit that developing economic and security ties with the continent ranks among Moscow's top foreign policy priorities....
DC middle schooler flashed knife, gun in argument: cops
WASHINGTON — Authorities in the nation's capital say a 12-year-old flashed a knife and a 9mm handgun during an argument with another student over a pencil. Citing a DC police...
Mother found fatally shot in head in Staten Island home
A 38-year-old mother of two teenage boys was found fatally shot in the head in her Staten Island home early Thursday — and police are looking for a man who...
39 dead in UK truck horror believed to be Chinese nationals
The 39 people found dead in the back of a truck in the UK were all believed to be Chinese nationals, authorities confirmed Thursday. The dead -- including a teenage...
Marriage proposal trips little girl at pumpkin patch
Sorry about that, pumpkin! When a 20-year-old man in Texas got down on one knee at the Dallas Arboretum, he didn't mean for his foot to trip a little girl...
Mike Francesa gave the Mets his managerial choice
If the Mets don’t hire Joe Girardi, it would be against Mike Francesa’s advice. The WFAN host said on his show he endorsed the former Yankees manager when he talked...
The clear winner and loser in first round of Knicks' point guard battle
SAN ANTONIO — This wasn’t the best of starts for Dennis Smith Jr. Two hours before tipoff, Smith was told coach David Fizdale had decided on starting RJ Barrett at...
A rough Nets debut for DeAndre Jordan
Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and DeAndre Jordan drastically altered the look — and perception — of the Nets, upon collectively deciding to sign with Brooklyn in free agency. But only...
Knicks forward, Gregg Popovich clear the air
SAN ANTONIO — Knicks forward Marcus Morris got booed all night by the Spurs fans at AT&T Center but coach Gregg Popovich sought to make peace after the Spurs’ 120-111...
Nets blow two golden chances to win it before Kyrie Irving's miss
The Nets dropped their opener against the Timberwolves 127-126 in overtime, but really blew two golden opportunities to win it in regulation. With the score knotted at 115-all, Kyrie Irving...
One of world's tallest treehouses destroyed by fire in minutes
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. — One of the tallest treehouses in the world has burned down in Tennessee. News outlets report the 97-foot-tall, 10-story treehouse caught fire and quickly burned down Tuesday...
Teacher, sheriff's deputy husband busted for abusing child together
A middle school teacher and a sheriff's deputy who allegedly sexually abused a child together were arrested this week in Louisiana, a report said. The teacher, 34-year-old Cynthia Perkins, and...
Woman doused with gasoline, set on fire inside Florida Taco Bell
A woman in a Florida Taco Bell was reportedly seriously injured when a suspect doused her with gasoline and set her on fire Wednesday night. The disturbing attack occurred at...
Tiger Woods lights it up in PGA Tour's first tournament in Japan
INZAI CITY, Japan — Tiger Woods shot a six-under 64 after a slow start and is tied for the lead with U.S. Open champion Gary Woodland after in the first...
Watch: Brute shoves woman head-first into subway train in Brooklyn
A shocking video shows a man shoving a woman into a train at a Brooklyn subway station Wednesday night in what appeared to be an unprovoked attack. The man, hopping...
Woman who snuck on flight using phone selfies denies wrongdoing
An Orlando woman who delayed an Oct. 5 Delta flight for three hours after she snuck on using selfies instead of government-issued identification blames the incident on airport staff and...
Nationals starters displaying the most grit in battle of aces
HOUSTON — We came for great and are watching grit. The throwback starters have been workhorses rather than show horses in the 115th World Series. Through two games they have...
Popeyes on hiring frenzy ahead of chicken sandwich return
Popeyes is bringing its wildly popular chicken sandwich back to its menu — and franchises are boosting their staff to deal with expected crowds, a report said Wednesday. The owner...
Kyrie Irving's late stumble has incredible silver lining
It had to end this way, of course: the basketball in Kyrie Irving’s hands, 17,732 eyes laser-focused on him. There were 14.5 seconds left in overtime. The Nets trailed Minnesota...
Nationals dominate to take World Series stranglehold
HOUSTON — The opening game wasn’t perfect, but it was competitive, which is all you want from every nine innings of a World Series lid lifter. And after each team...