October 29, 2019
Nationals force World Series Game 7 after testy win
HOUSTON — When they desperately needed two players who might be wearing different uniforms next season, Stephen Strasburg and Anthony Rendon refused to allow the Nationals’ season to end. Facing...
Behind the struggles of the Nets' crunch-time defense
Kenny Atkinson has said the Nets are not where they want to be, but are on the right track. A glaring concern has been the team’s lack of crunch-time defense,...
Kevin Durant responds to Irving's 'mood swings' controversy
Kevin Durant has no regrets about joining the Nets, even in the wake of a controversial report that said his pal Kyrie Irving's "mood swings" are causing Nets officials agita....
All hell breaks loose after controversial World Series call
HOUSTON — An otherwise dramatic World Series Game 6 hit an unwanted intermission with a questionable resolution Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park. Will folks be talking about Anthony Rendon’s...
Jets GM: Everyone has to own this mess
The Jets have lost six of their first seven games, but now they must avoid suffering an even bigger indignity if they are unable to defeat the winless Dolphins on...
Army official claims several edits left out of Trump-Ukraine call transcript
The national security official who testified Tuesday before House lawmakers in the Trump impeachment probe revealed how key words and phrases were omitted from the transcript of the July phone...
Nation's largest women- and minority-owned financial firms merge, grow in FiDi
In the Financial District, two financial firms — one women-owned, the other minority-owned — are merging and expanding. Now the nation’s No. 1 women-owned and minority-owned investment bank — rebranded...
Rangers' young guns come up big in impressive win
This was hope, encapsulated. Through all of the Rangers’ struggles in their opening month, through all of the difficult moments that colored the start of this season in such a...
New York Public Library's Soho branch signs new lease that doubles rent
A New York Public Library branch in Soho has signed a new lease that doubles the current rent that it negotiated during the run-up to the financial crisis. Located since...
Swedish bank to move to Paramount's 900 Third Ave. building
Paramount held up putting 900 Third Ave. on the sales market until a 17,346-square-foot lease for Handelsbanken to relocate its offices to the 17th floor was completed. The 598,903-square-foot office...
Fertility doctor secretly used own sperm to impregnate woman: suit
A Colorado fertility doctor secretly used his own sperm to impregnate a woman, fathering her two daughters without consent, the family claims in a lawsuit filed Tuesday. Dr. Paul Jones...
How Mets, Nationals ended up in two completely different places
HOUSTON — Why did the Nationals spend Tuesday preparing for Game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park while the Mets moved forward on their initiative to name...
Accounting firm Citrin Cooperman to expand at 50 Rock
Rockefeller Plaza is on a roll. Citrin Cooperman is the latest firm to plant its flag at 50 Rockefeller Plaza. The accounting firm will expand and move to 110,742 square...
Nets blast 'completely false' Kyrie Irving report
Kyrie Irving is complicated. It’s something of which the Nets must have been fully aware when they signed the six-time All-Star this past offseason, yet the team reportedly has struggled...
Leonard Williams is getting used to his new Giants reality
He knew it could happen but Leonard Williams admitted he was “a little bit shocked’’ when he heard the Jets — the team that made him the sixth pick in...
Clic Gallery opening third location at 140 West Broadway
The Clic Gallery is opening a third Manhattan location at 140 West Broadway, with 4,000 square feet covering the ground and lower level of the small building. Eric Le Goff...
Vindman's firsthand account of Ukraine call: ‘I didn’t think it was proper’
President Trump’s Ukraine adviser testified Tuesday that he shared concerns with a government lawyer that national security could be undermined after a phone call between Trump and Ukraine’s president. Army...
HBO Max to launch with a hefty price tag
AT&T will launch its new streaming video service, HBO Max, in May 2020 for $14.99 a month — raising questions about how it will compete with cheaper options from Netflix,...
Moderate Democrats must take sides on impeachment vote
Several swing-district Democratic lawmakers will be on the hot seat Thursday when they have to declare publicly where they stand on impeachment in the vote formalizing the inquiry into President...
Goodwin: History will not be kind to Nancy Pelosi
One way or another, Nancy Pelosi will go down in history. Let’s hope she doesn’t take America with her. The speaker’s decision to go all in on impeachment is fraught...
Jets and Jamal Adams are marching toward an ugly divorce
Every once in a while, a Jets fan will ask me whose jersey they should buy for their child. My stock answer is now Joe Namath’s No. 12, because you...
Walls of Jericho drummer Dustin Schoenhofer busted with 630 pounds of pot
The drummer for metalcore band Walls of Jericho was busted by authorities in Oregon for having more than 630 pounds of marijuana, local police said. Drummer Dustin Schoenhofer, 41, was...
Navy upholds SEAL Eddie Gallagher's sentence for posing with corpse
Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher's July sentence for posing with a dead Islamic State captive was upheld on Tuesday -- costing him up to $200,000 in retirement funds. The US chief...
NYC gun crimes double in a week in shocking surge
Twice as many people were shot last week compared to the same time last year — as the NYPD tallied an average of more than three gun-violence victims each day,...
700 National Guard troops tackle windswept California wildfires
Armed only with hoses and guts, firefighters faced down a fast-moving wall of flames in Los Angeles Tuesday. Infernos gripping the Golden State have consumed some 140 square miles, prompting...
Why Omar voted 'present' on Armenia genocide bill
Freshman Rep. Ilhan Omar refused to back a resolution Tuesday that recognized the slaughter of Armenians by Ottoman Turks during World War I as a "genocide." The Minnesota congresswoman voted...
George Papadopoulos running for Rep. Katie Hill's vacated House seat
Trump campaign aide George Papadopoulos, who served prison time last year, filed paperwork Tuesday to run for the California congressional seat vacated by Rep. Katie Hill. Papadopoulos, who was a...
Critics not sold on NCAA's new rule allowing athletes to cash in
The inevitable has finally happened — the NCAA is ready to allow student-athletes to benefit from the use of their names, images and likenesses. It, of course, happened only after...
Where Jones-Darnold debate stands as showdown nears
The Giants passed up Sam Darnold with the No. 2 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft and, in most circles, were scorned and derided for this. A year later, the...
Giants, Jets have varying responses to not being traded
The NFL trade deadline came and went Tuesday afternoon with neither the woebegone Giants (2-6) nor Jets (1-6) making moves, and it didn't take long for those who found themselves...
Kevin Shattenkirk opens up on his controversial Rangers stint
As Rhett Butler once said to Scarlett O’Hara: “Frankly, it stunk.” No, so sorry, that was Kevin Shattenkirk talking about how the Rangers tore down their team at the 2017-18...
Gary McCord blasts CBS for his surprise firing
CBS took the microphone away from Gary McCord, but the longtime golf analyst is still making his voice heard loudly on the topic of his ouster. The network announced Tuesday...
Google, Amazon, Facebook hunt for NYC's swankiest offices
The tech titans have been hovering around the Hudson Yards area, where targeted buildings include the megaproject’s 30 and 50 Hudson Yards, the Spiral, Manhattan West, Vornado’s reimagined Farley Building...
Huge NJ entertainment complex American Dream finally opens
The $5 billion mammoth has a Nickelodeon theme park and a skating rink, with a water park, an indoor ski slope, aquarium, shops and more on the way.
Le'Veon Bell's message to Jets fans following hectic deadline
Le’Veon Bell remained with the Jets after Tuesday’s trade deadline, and the slumping running back preached patience for fans as the team takes a disappointing 1-6 mark into this week’s...
NYC's first Nordstrom is packed, but can it renew Midtown retail?
The question’s on the minds of retail and real estate insiders, who hope Nordstrom will draw more luxury shops — or at least trendy middle-market ones — to the blocks...
A new look at historic building becoming swanky Fifth Avenue Hotel
The landmarked building at 250 Fifth Ave. is getting a 24-story addition, thanks to Alex Ohebshalom of Flaneur Hospitality. The Fifth Avenue Hotel will contain 152 guest rooms; 24 in...
Auction house Phillips reveals Billionaires Row headquarters
New renderings show the auctioneer's future home in a 55,000-square-foot cube, parts of which will be open to the public.
'90 Day Fiancé' couple: We're not a 'sleazy rich guy' or a 'prostitute'
She's been accused of being a "prostitute." He's been called an "old sleazy rich guy." But, two years after first locking eyes on a yacht in Croatia, Juliana Custodio de...
Brain-eating amoeba leaves man paralyzed after jet ski ride
A Jet Ski joyride turned into a nightmare for a Baltimore man who was left paralyzed after contracting an amoeba that attacked his brain. Ryan Perry, 30, was cruising around...
Teens busted for gang assault on 79-year-old man
Two teens who allegedly beat down on 79-year-old man after he tried to break up their play fight in Queens earlier this month were busted on gang assault charges Tuesday,...
Members of mayor's mental health task force call process bogus
Several members of Mayor de Blasio's task force to revamp the city’s response to 911 calls involving the mentally ill say the year-and-a-half long process was a sham. “I’m feeling a...
Bombshell $10M suit claims two NYC hotels turned a blind eye to sex trafficking
A 10-year-old girl was raped, tortured and beaten as she was sold for sex at two Big Apple motels while staff turned a blind eye to her obvious abuse, a...
The best NYC restaurants, according to international ambassadors
The common wisdom is to eat where locals eat. But when you’re a New Yorker looking for great food from afar, who do you consult? Ask the ambassadors! We chatted...
Yankees' minor league manager is leaving organization
The Yankees aren’t making changes just to the major league coaching staff. Jay Bell, who has managed in the Yankees’ minor league system for the past three years, has left...
Hulk Hogan's private plane makes rough landing in Iceland
Hall of Fame wrestler Hulk Hogan experienced a scare Tuesday when a private plane he was on made a rough landing in Iceland. Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea,...
Jury fails to indict ex-NY Giant Kam Moore in 'love-triangle brawl'
A grand jury has failed to indict former New York Giants safety Kam Moore on domestic violence charges stemming from an alleged love-triangle brawl outside his New Jersey home, according...
Seton Hall coach suspended amid tampering investigation
The most anticipated season at Seton Hall in nearly two decades has gotten off to an ominous start. Coach Kevin Willard sat out Tuesday night’s exhibition game against Misericordia and...
AT&T to launch HBO Max streaming service in May 2020 to compete with Netflix
AT&T plans to launch its new streaming service, HBO Max, in May 2020 with a slew of new shows crafted by Hollywood superstars like Nicole Kidman and Jordan Peele, the...
California is ‘winning’ its way into the Stone Age
California is staying true to its reputation as the land of innovation — it is making blackouts, heretofore the signature of impoverished and war-torn lands, a routine feature of 21st-century...
What Giants can realistically expect from Leonard Williams
The Giants needed help along their defensive front, and not only in terms of pass-rush prowess. It is illogical — or foolhardy — to expect Leonard Williams to come in...
Jersey City fights Airbnb war fueled by NYC crackdown
Mayor Bill de Blasio's Airbnb crackdown in the Big Apple has pushed the battle over short-term rentals across the Hudson River to Jersey City, where voters will decide Nov. 5...
This trash plan is a piece of junk
On Wednesday, the City Council will consider a bill that creates waste zones in New York, in an effort to reform the commercial-waste industry. Many in the business and labor...
Bullet that hit teen girl in Queens narrowly missed artery: uncle
The bullet that struck a 16-year-old girl outside her Queens high school narrowly missed an artery and remains lodged in her shoulder, an uncle told The Post on Tuesday. “Right...
Council should nix de Blasio’s new bid to strangle Central Park's carriage biz
City Council Speaker Corey Johnson is having a good year. He showed leadership in the blackout this summer while the mayor was AWOL, and he will likely get his “master-streets”...
Massachusetts teacher swapped nudes with 15-year-old student
A Massachusetts high school teacher allegedly exchanged nude photos with a 15-year-old student on Snapchat, authorities said Tuesday. Prosecutors say 42-year-old Dorothy Bancroft Veracka "actively" solicited lewd images from the...
Why JP Morgan Chase is eyeing the exits from NYC
JPMorgan Chase is looking to move yet more good jobs out of New York City, and it’s not alone. This is what happens when local leaders keep failing to address...
State government shares the blame for NY’s mental health mess
Mayor Bill de Blasio deserves much blame for the city’s recent rash of violence by the mentally ill. But Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s actions — and lack of them — have...
'Extinct or Alive' host Forrest Galante discovers rare monkey
Wildlife fans can exhale — the Dracula monkey, not seen in almost a decade, was spotted by Animal Planet host Forrest Galante and is featured on Wednesday’s episode of “Extinct...
After 5 weeks of smears, Pelosi finally starting open impeachment inquiry
Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Monday that the House will finally vote this week on that “official” impeachment inquiry she declared back on Sept. 24 — with Democrats and their media...
Jared Kushner strikes back: Calls out Joe Biden for harsh criminal laws
President’s Trump son-in-law and White House adviser Jared Kushner accused Joe Biden of helping “destroy” a generation of black Americans by backing harsh criminal sentencing laws. Kushner dropped the hammer...
Kevin Knox is quietly thriving in RJ Barrett's shadow
Last season, Kevin Knox was a magnet for every eye in Madison Square Garden. Every dribble was dissected. Every shot studied. Every move found outsized meaning, potentially foreshadowing the future...
NYPD cop under investigation for 'shaking down' suspects for cash: source
A Manhattan cop is under investigation for allegedly stealing property from perps after he was caught grabbing cash from an undercover officer posing as a drunk driver, law-enforcement sources said...
City Council expected to pass bill banning foie gras
The Big Apple is ready to bid "adieu" to foie gras. The City Council is expected to pass a bill Wednesday banning the sale of the controversial French delicacy by...
Pilot killed in fiery NJ plane crash IDed as NYC cardiologist
Dr. Michael Schloss, 74, was flying from Leesburg Executive Airport in Virginia to Linden Airport in New Jersey when his plane plummeted into a home in the Woodbridge Township community...
Giant piece of metal falls from A train tracks, smashes car roof
A giant piece of iron fell from the elevated A train tracks in Queens and smashed through the roof of a black cab Tuesday afternoon -- narrowly missing the terrified...
Angry Jamal Adams blows up on Jets after trade deadline
Joe Douglas insisted he didn’t hang a liquidation sale sign outside of One Jets Drive, that he only fielded calls on any players aside from Sam Darnold ahead of Tuesday’s...
UK set to hold early election amid Brexit deadlock
British lawmakers on Tuesday agreed to hold an early election on Dec. 12 amid a political deadlock over Brexit. In Prime Minister Boris Johnson's fourth bid to take the country...
Florida man in Trump costume punched in face by 14-year-old girl: cops
A Florida man dressed as President Trump allegedly got decked in the jaw by a teenage girl -- whose friends filmed the thwacking and posted it on Instagram, officials said....
Elon Musk must face trial over 'pedo guy' comment: LA judge
Tesla chief Elon Musk has lost yet another round in his battle to block a defamation lawsuit filed against him by a British cave diver he infamously called "pedo guy''...
Mount Fuji climber falls while live-streaming expedition
A thrill-seeker live-streaming his ascent of Japan's tallest peak, Mt. Fuji, slipped and fell down the mountain, sparking a manhunt, according to reports. Police received calls from concerned viewers about...
The Levain Bakery cookie queens are fitter than you
Half a cookie a day keeps the doctor away. At least that’s what works for Levain Bakery co-founder Pam Weekes who, with her business partner Connie McDonald, created one of...
City Council votes to create specialized high school diversity task force
Council Education Committee Chairman Mark Treyger derided City Hall's presentation of their proposal, arguing that they failed to adequately engage key segments of the community.
Cy Vance announces bill to crack down on reckless drivers
Drivers who cause injurious or fatal crashes could face tougher penalties under a new bill drafted by Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance's office that cracks down on reckless motorists. The...
Chilling video shows final moments before fatal NJ plane crash
The Cessna 414 is seen in an uncontrolled dive toward the ground before the fiery crash in the Woodbridge Township community of Colonia around 11 a.m. Tuesday, video shows.
Queens father and son charged for moving company extortion plot
Pay up -- or you'll never see your chaise lounge again! A Queens father and son were busted for allegedly using their interstate moving companies to extort customers -- demanding...
'I'm good:' Max Scherzer is a Game 7 threat now
HOUSTON — Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer has thrown to a bullpen catcher in left field before Game 6 of the World Series. He told a few reporters afterward, “I’m...
Deadspin staffers revolt against order to cover just sports
An internal revolt is underway at news site Deadspin as staffers refuse to follow orders from their G/O Media bosses to file only sports stories. On Monday, G/O CEO Jim...
City Bakery, home of NYC's best hot chocolate, has closed
Goodnight, sweetest prince. After 28 years, the landmark Union Square pastry-maker City Bakery has shuttered. "It's true. City Bakery has closed," the beloved cafe confirmed on Instagram last Sunday. "What...
Corey Johnson's $1.7B car-reduction plan gets green light from de Blasio
All 11 of the 13 Transportation Committee members present green-lit the sweeping proposal, sending it to the full City Council, where it's expected to pass Wednesday.
Probe the ‘collusion’ probe and other commentary
From the left: Probe the ‘Collusion’ Probe At The Nation, Aaron Maté sees “no doubt that Donald Trump would like to exact political revenge on those behind the Russia probe”...
The real reason Rangers are giving Filip Chytil huge chance
The Rangers aren’t viewing this like a temporary stopgap. They hope that Filip Chytil makes it impossible for them to send him down again. Because when the club called up...
City Council set to overhaul the private waste-collection industry
A City Council committee on Tuesday green-lighted a controversial Mayor de Blasio-backed bill that will overhaul the commercial waste-collection industry in New York. The legislation, approved 6-2 by the Sanitation...
Couple says they found tooth in their Chinese takeout
Most diners worry about food getting caught in their teeth. However, at one UK Chinese restaurant, you could get a tooth stuck in your food. That's according to Stephanie McDonough,...
China bans eating, drinking and 'uncivilized' behavior on subway
Starting on April 1, 2020, China will prohibit all eating and drinking on the country's subways, as well as disruptive behaviors including lying down and manspreading.
Woman to undergo third surgery for the 'perfect Barbie vagina'
The procedure involves "tucking up."
Notorious killer undergoes gender transition in prison
One of the most notorious killers in Connecticut has come out as transgender and is undergoing hormone therapy in prison. Steven Hayes, who is serving six life sentences for a...
Two teams made trade deadline push for Jets star safety
Jamal Adams is still on the Jets. After a flurry of rumors leading up to Tuesday's 4 p.m. NFL trade deadline, Adams didn't get moved to the Cowboys despite the...
Black turtleneck shortage linked to Elizabeth Holmes Halloween costumes
She came for our blood -- now we're coming for her black turtleneck. There's a shortage of black, long-sleeve turtleneck sweaters in San Francisco, and people dressing up like infamous...
Cain Velasquez begins anew vs. Brock Lesnar at WWE Crown Jewel
Expect to see a different yet familiar Cain Velasquez when he steps into a WWE ring for the first time. When Velasquez faces rival Brock Lesnar for the WWE championship...
Americans waste this much money a year on do-nothing fad diets
From trying Keto to vitamin IV drips, the “blood-type diet” or eating bee pollen, half of Americans have followed a fad diet that did more harm than good, according to...
'Papa' John dishes on n-word ouster: Without me, the pizza ain’t as good
“Papa John” Schnatter founded his namesake company in 1984, and built it into the nation’s third-largest pizza chain. But after he criticized the NFL’s inability to resolve the national anthem...
Where every presidential candidate stands on breaking up Big Tech
In the run-up to the 2020 presidential election, America’s big tech companies are being challenged on many fronts from across the political spectrum, from antitrust concerns to their policies on...
Ernst & Young distancing itself from Houston Astros executive
Ernst & Young is scrambling to scrub online evidence of its ties to Brandon Taubman, who was fired last week from the Houston Astros for a misogynistic, post-game rant, The...
Peter Luger owners rip brutal, zero-star New York Times review
"We know who we are and have always been. The best steak you can eat. Not the latest kale salad," Peter Luger co-owner Jody Storch said on Tuesday in the...
'The Morning Show' doesn't live up to the Apple TV+ hype
Warning: Spoilers follow for "The Morning Show." The first three episodes are now available on the Apple TV+ streaming service. After well over a year of Apple TV+ hype, Jennifer...
Eli Manning's Cowboys tormentor has perfect Daniel Jones nickname
DeMarcus Lawrence may have shed a tear the day the Giants benched Eli Manning for Daniel Jones. The Cowboys' stud defensive end loved playing against Manning for all the sacks...
House releases resolution formalizing Trump impeachment inquiry
The White House and Trump allies in Congress on Tuesday slammed a draft impeachment resolution that would allow GOP Intelligence Committee members to request subpoenas only after they’re voted on...
Couple's dramatic smoky wedding photos in California go viral
An Illinois couple who got married in Northern California's Sonoma County on Saturday — with a massive wildfire raging nearby — posed for a dramatic wedding portrait wearing masks. Wedding...
Warren slams Cuomo ally, state Dems for efforts to take down third parties
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren is slamming a proposal from the New York State Democratic Party that would essentially crush the chances of almost any third party to get a spot...
Paralyzed athlete will compete in NYC Marathon thanks to teacher
It’s the ultimate story of teamwork in a sport that celebrates the individual. A New Jersey teacher and his former student, who was paralyzed while playing ice hockey in 2014,...
It's the fuzz! NYPD adds 16 pups to Transit Bureau Canine Unit
They're the best dog-gone cops for the job. The NYPD added 16 more pups Tuesday to the Transit Bureau Canine Unit — the department's largest four-legged force. “Our transit canines...
Bernie Sanders doesn't think he needs plan to pay for Medicare-for-all
Well, this is one way to distinguish himself from fellow progressive Elizabeth Warren. Democratic presidential contender Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.) does not think he needs to come up with a...
Elizabeth Warren targets Facebook's DC hiring practices
Elizabeth Warren isn’t done with Facebook. Two weeks after condemning Facebook for allowing politicians to run ads with misleading information — by taking out an ad falsely claiming CEO Mark...
Charles Oakley: How Knicks can prove Kevin Durant wrong
Charles Oakley isn't closing the door on one day coming back to the Garden. But whether or not it's truly open from the other side remains to be seen. The...
Listen to Episode 2 of 'Big Apple Buckets': Knicks Finally Win feat. Charles Oakley
Kazeem Famuyide opens the show reacting to a thrilling first Knicks win Monday night over the Bulls after they lost their first three games of the season. Kaz is joined...
'Game of Thrones' prequel axed; another is on the way
The “Game of Thrones” prequel starring Naomi Watts is as dead as Ned Stark. The much-hyped follow-up to the HBO hit, helmed by show runner Jane Goldman (known for the...
The Astros will win it all
Kurt Cobain’s sweater, worn on MTV’s “Unplugged” in 1993, was auctioned for a record $334,000. Sweater was sold unwashed. Smells like teen spirit. ... Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita this...
Woman missing for days is found after spelling out 'SOS' with rocks
She was caught with rocks in a hard place. Mary Joanna Gomez was rescued after a harrowing six days in the California wilderness, thanks to her savvy use of an...
How do you save endangered gorillas? With lots of human help
KINIGI, Rwanda — Deep in the rainforest of Volcanoes National Park, a 23-year-old female gorilla named Kurudi feeds on a stand of wild celery. She bends the green stalks and,...
Andy Dalton benched by Bengals on his 32nd birthday
The Andy Dalton era in Cincinnati appears to be over. The Bengals announced Tuesday they are benching the nine-year quarterback in favor of rookie Ryan Finley after a nightmarish 0-8...
Former homeless addict's new drug: Running the NYC Marathon
People like to say that running is an addiction. And that suits 50-year-old Alonzo Harris just fine. Surely it’s better than cocaine and booze, substances that Harris had been hooked...
Joe Girardi should reveal a different side of himself in third act
Joe Girardi is receiving a third chance to manage a major league team. I do think he loves the job. My hope for him — and those who play for...
6 questioned in Cambodia over missing British backpacker Amelia Bambridge
Six Cambodian men are being questioned over the disappearance of British backpacker Amelia Bambridge -- with police saying they are "looking for a body," according to reports. The men, all...
Bursting at the seams: Inside an overcrowded ISIS lockup in Syria
A team from Agence France-Presse were granted access to the lockup in the city of Hasakeh, where the prisoners in orange jumpsuits were crammed into the foul-smelling room that was...
Where Yankees fit in among five main Gerrit Cole suitors
HOUSTON — Once the World Series concludes, the World Series of poker begins — the high-stakes game to land an ace: Gerrit Cole. With apologies to Anthony Rendon and Stephen...
This father-daughter 'zombie' photo shoot is straight from a nightmare
The only thing scarier than "The Walking Dead" is "The Just Started Walking Dead." An Alabama mom looking for a fresh take on Halloween frights turned her 11-month-old daughter into...
Jets engaged in Jamal Adams trade talks with Cowboys
Jamal Adams could be joining Leonard Williams on his way out of One Jets Drive. The Jets are engaged with the Cowboys in trade talks involving the Pro Bowl safety,...
High school football coach busted for 'intimate relationship' with student
An Oregon high school football coach has been arrested for having an “intimate relationship” with an underage student, authorities said. Nicholas Federico, 38, of Salem was busted Monday after investigators...
The secret of happiness? Be a narcissist who doesn't care about anyone else
The key to happiness is simple, only care about yourself. A new study shows that narcissists, who have an inflated sense of self-importance and disregard others, are less likely to...
Restaurant accidentally serves mourners hash cake at funeral
BERLIN — Police say a funeral in eastern Germany ended on an involuntary drug high when mourners were accidentally served hash cake. Rostock police said Tuesday after the burial in...
China dumped 27 percent more trash into the ocean in 2018
BEIJING/SHANGHAI - China dumped a total of 200.7 million cubic meters (7,087.6 million cubic feet) of waste into its coastal waters in 2018, a 27 percent rise on the previous...
Brexit coins will be melted down after yet another delay
Thousands of coins made to commemorate Brexit will be melted down after yet another delay in the UK's divorce from the European Union. Britain's Treasury had planned to make 10...
Politicians want to cover bare breasts on upstate county seal
Who designed this county seal, Hugh Hefner? The official government symbol of upstate Cattaraugus County is prompting local lawmakers to call for a coverup -- as they say its depiction...
Family of UK teen killed by US diplomat's wife to sue Trump administration: report
The family of the British teen fatally mowed down by the wife of a US diplomat says it plans to sue the Trump administration for "lawless misconduct'' over its handling...
Family blasts charges against grandfather for role in toddler's cruise ship death
Hitting the granddad of a tot who fatally plunged from a cruise ship with negligent homicide charges is "pouring salt" on the grieving family's wounds, their lawyer said Tuesday. Salvatore...
Australia sues Google over Android location tracking
CANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s consumer watchdog sued Google on Tuesday, alleging the technology giant broke consumer law by misleading Android users about how their location data was collected and used....
NCAA changing tune on athletes making money
The NCAA Board of Governors took the first step Tuesday toward allowing amateur athletes to cash in on their fame, voting unanimously to permit them to "benefit from the use...
Hubble Telescope spots 'ghostly face' in colliding galaxies
It's creepy and it's kooky. And maybe even a little mysterious and spooky. The Hubble Telescope has spotted two galaxies colliding, creating "a ghostly face" in space. The powerful space...
School ID accidentally lists phone sex line as suicide prevention number
A California school thought it was printing a suicide prevention hotline on student IDs -- but accidentally used a number for a sex line, according to a report. New Vista...
Texas cop shot during traffic stop, 2 suspects in custody
DENTON, Texas — Authorities say a North Texas police officer is in critical but stable condition after being shot during a traffic stop, and two suspects who fled were later...
Great white shark spotted swimming upside down in Australia
You don't see this every day. Or maybe ever. A giant great white shark gave shark-diving tourists a rare treat when it was spotted swimming upside down off the coast...
Cat conversation with 18-month-old caught by baby monitor
The dog may be man’s best friend, but this chatty kitty comes pretty close. Watch the adorable moment a cat in Pickerington, Ohio, sneaks into the nursery after bedtime to...
Ex-Obama adviser Axelrod says Biden in 'candidate protection program'
Former top Obama White House adviser David Axelrod says Joe Biden is running his 2020 presidential campaign as if he were in the federal witness protection program, and also trashed...
Scientists want photos of your poop
When it comes to bodily functions, poop is often a punchline. But, in reality, every deuce you drop reveals interesting things about what’s going on inside your body, specifically your...
Knicks dealing with more tragedy after death of Reggie Bullock's sister
Tragedy surrounds the Knicks’ first good feeling of the season. After Dennis Smith Jr. missed the team’s first win to mourn the sudden loss of his stepmother, Reggie Bullock learned...
British student found dead after going on extreme diet before trip
A 20-year-old university student in England was found dead after fasting and taking tablets of apple cider vinegar as dietary supplements to lose weight before an upcoming trip, according to...
Stephen Strasburg, Nationals will force Game 7
The World Series has been dominated by the road team this season, with all five games going to the visitor. The Washington Nationals will look to make it six straight...
Queens man trafficked nearly $5M in fake footwear: feds
What a heel! A Queens man was busted Tuesday for flooding New York with nearly $5 million in phony Timberlands and UGG boots, authorities said. Since 2011, Hai Long Huang...
Facebook, Instagram declare war on sexually suggestive veggies
Social media is waging a sexually charged war on fruits and veggies. In July, Facebook and Instagram quietly updated the Facebook Community Standards language regarding permissible sexual expression on the social...
Grubhub stock drops 43 percent after terrible earnings report
Grubhub’s stock plunged more than 40 percent on Tuesday — its worst single-day drop ever— after the food-delivery giant drastically slashed its financial outlook, warning that fierce competition is eating...
Families confront Boeing CEO with photos of 737 MAX crash victims
More than a dozen heartbroken relatives of Boeing 737 MAX crash victims confronted the company’s CEO during his Capitol Hill testimony Tuesday, in search of one simple gesture: an apology....
Vaccine shows promise for preventing active TB disease
An experimental vaccine proved 50 percent effective at preventing latent tuberculosis infection from turning into active disease in a three-year study of adults in Africa. Doctors were encouraged because protection...
Why this travel blogger's ultimate hack is pretending to be 'preggo'
A Melbourne-based travel blogger says she created a fake pregnancy bump before a flight to hide some of her carry-on luggage and avoid an excess baggage fee, according to a...
John Legend, Kelly Clarkson rework 'Baby, It's Cold Outside' lyrics for #MeToo era
Christmas controversy came a little early this year. John Legend, Kelly Clarkson and Natasha Rothwell have reignited the debate surrounding "Baby, It's Cold Outside" after reworking the winter ditty with...
Le'Veon Bell not among Jets untouchables at NFL trade deadline
As the 4 p.m. trade deadline nears, Jets general manager Joe Douglas continues to work the phones to try to add draft capital for 2020 and beyond. The Jets made...
2 whales wash up in New Jersey with fatal propeller injuries
Two large whales were found washed up in New Jersey this weekend -- both with chunks chopped off by a boat's propeller. The tragic mammals -- a 30-foot humpback and...
Bat-wielding man arrested for wild Staten Island Expressway brawl
Cops arrested a 24-year-old Brooklyn man for a wild road-rage brawl on the Staten Island Expressway that was captured on camera, police said Tuesday. Joshua Edwards was slapped with charges...
World Series flashers return to the scene of the crime after MLB ban
The World Series flashers returned to the scene of their X-ploit in DC to pose for photos with a few male fans — and one of the women jokingly yanked...
Convicted child rapist serving 3 life sentences released from prison 'in error'
A convicted child rapist was somehow able to waltz out of a Georgia prison -- and red-faced authorities are scrambling to find him. Tony Maycon Munoz-Mendez was “released in error”...
Man shouts 'Allahu Akbar' during Paris 'Joker' screening
A man yelled “Allahu Akbar” during a Paris screening of the box office hit “Joker” — in an apparent attempt to steal panicked theater-goers’ belongings, according to new reports. The...
Terrifying 'death dive' will make your stomach drop
This daredevil must not be afraid of heights. Watch as a man completes the world's highest "death dive" caught on camera, plunging into the water from a whopping 89 feet...
Federal judge temporarily blocks Alabama near-total abortion ban
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked a near-total abortion ban in Alabama that would have allowed doctors performing the procedure to be charged with a felony. US District Judge...
Trump will attend MMA fight at Madison Square Garden this weekend
President Trump is set to take in an MMA bout Saturday night at Madison Square Garden — and stay in the city into Marathon Sunday, potentially putting Midtown traffic into...
Kyrie Irving chemistry whispers have already begun for Nets
The Nets are only three games into life with a superstar, and are already finding the side effects include mood swings and nausea. Kyrie Irving’s "mood swings" were well-documented before...
Ex-Westchester teacher accused of sex crime with student on school property
A former Westchester County teacher is accused of engaging in sex acts with a student on school property, police said. John Fraioli, who taught at New Rochelle High School when...
Peter Luger given zero stars in scathing review
New York institution Peter Luger has been ripped as a washed-up, overpriced scam in an excoriating zero-star review by the New York Times. The blistering critique by the newspaper's restaurant...
36-year-old man crowned world's fastest mountain climber
KATHMANDU - A 36-year-old Nepali became the fastest climber to summit the world’s 14 highest mountains on Tuesday, scaling all the mountains in just over six months, his hiking agency...
World Series bettors face a Justin Verlander conundrum
It sounds like a spy novel, “The Verlander Conundrum.” Should you bet on a pitcher who obviously has Cy Young-caliber skill sets when neither he nor his team are getting...
Shark bites off British tourist's foot in Great Barrier Reef
A shark chomped off a British tourist’s foot and mauled another man's leg Tuesday as the pair snorkeled along Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, officials said. The men, 22 and 28,...
Divers find mesmerizing giant sea blob while searching for WWII shipwreck
The strange object seems utterly otherworldly, but once the camera gets a bit closer, the blob begins to tell its secrets.
Tom Brady not giving much thought to Patriots future
Tom Brady is doing his best to keep his mindset in the now. Addressing ongoing speculation about his future in New England, the Patriots quarterback said his focus is on...
Teen who used 'hacked Facebook' defense guilty of murder plot to kill ex
A Washington state teen was found guilty of conspiring to kill her ex-boyfriend -- despite her claims that it was really a hacker who tried to lure him to his...
How female CEOs are held to a higher standard than males
Personality stereotypes about female and male leaders can impact how their companies weather a major setback, a new study suggests.
Moonshine ring, supplying East Coast, raided in South Carolina
"If people ... could see how this stuff is made, they’d reconsider their orders."
New Jersey houses go up in flames after small plane crash
A small plane crashed into a New Jersey home on Tuesday, killing the pilot and leaving at least three homes "engulfed" in flames along the quiet, tree-lined street, law enforcement...
Fantasy football waiver wire pickups for Week 9: Daniel Jones, Jonnu Smith
If you are still in the playoff hunt in your fantasy football leagues, it will be another busy week for waivers. Week 8 injuries to fantasy stars such as Chase...
Court blocks congressional map over 'extreme' Republican gerrymandering
North Carolina judges blocked the state’s congressional map from being used in the 2020 elections, ruling that Republicans unlawfully manipulated district lines for partisan gain.
10 NFL trade deadline targets to watch
The NFL trade deadline day has arrived. While it may not normally have the drama of the deadlines in other sports, there have already been plenty of moves made. Here...
Pilot's claim about hidden bathroom camera was 'attempt at humor': Southwest
Southwest Airlines has denied a flight attendant’s allegation that two pilots hid a camera inside an airplane bathroom and streamed video into the cockpit – calling the matter an “inappropriate...
Dallas woman to be awake and livestreaming her brain surgery
A Dallas woman will be awake -- and livestreaming her brain surgery -- on Facebook on Tuesday. Jenna Schardt, a 25-year-old occupational therapy graduate student, will go under the knife...
Two brothers are wanted for their role in 39 dead found in UK truck
British police on Tuesday identified two brothers they were hunting over the deaths of 39 migrants found in the back of a refrigerated truck. Ronan Hughes, 40, and Christopher Hughes,...
Scientist says NASA mission could find life on Jupiter's moon
NASA is slated to explore Jupiter's moon Europa in the next 10 years, but a scientist working on the project believes there's a chance the mission could discover life on...
Muslim woman says Australian bar denied her for not removing hijab
A Muslim woman claims she was prevented from entering a bar in Australia because she refused to take off her hijab. Soaliha Iqbal posted on social media and in a...
Panicked dad throws kid from sinking car into bridge
A father tried to throw his child to safety after the family vehicle fell off a narrow bridge and into the water below. Watch the chaotic moment the kid falls...
Two teens attack elderly man in Queens
Throw the book at 'em! Two teens attacked an elderly man who tried to break up their apparent play fight in front of a Queens library, according to sources and...
Wisconsin company recalls more than 4,000 pounds of beef patties
A Wisconsin-based company this week recalled roughly 4,000 pounds of ready-to-eat beef patties after discovering the product may contain “extraneous material” such as metal. The US Department of Agriculture's Food...
RJ Barrett is the new Carmelo Anthony: NBA scout
Five more observations from the Knicks’ first victory of the 2019-20 season – their 105-98 comeback over the Bulls. 1. RJ Barrett is not yet the shot-maker Carmelo Anthony became,...
Watch as 'arsonist' puppy nearly burns down owner's house
Archie is a pyro pup.
Pastor dead after teen accuses him of raping her over 100 times
A Florida pastor and Christian radio host killed himself after being charged with repeatedly raping a teenage girl, according to reports. The Rev. Bryan Fulwider faced up to life behind...
Instagram is banning memes, drawings that depict self-harm or suicide
Mental health and suicide prevention advocates have been pressuring the tech giant to take a stronger stance on the topic since the death of a 14-year-old who took her own...
Rangers give Henrik Lundqvist a break
No, Henrik Lundqvist wasn’t able to register his first NHL hit on Sunday, despite earning a roughing penalty when he leaned into Bruins winger David Pastrnak. But he did earn...
Epstein investigators contacted by 'dozens' since his death
Investigators in the Jeffrey Epstein sex ring case have been contacted by "dozens" of possible victims and witnesses — and are traveling the US to cement a case against possible...
Behind the scenes of 'nervous' models' World Series boob-flashing stunt
The trio of World Series flashers were being eyed by stadium officials shortly before pulling off the brazen booby stunt, according to new video. Instagram model Julia Rose documented her...
Survey reveals staggering amount of time young Americans spend watching online videos
The number of young Americans watching online videos every day has more than doubled, according to survey findings released Tuesday. They’re glued to them for nearly an hour a day,...
How Harvey Fierstein brings Bella Abzug to life onstage
The stage lights go up and there, standing against a shower door holding a big red hat, is ... Bella Abzug? Actually, it's Harvey Fierstein, the writer and also the...
Sanders has highest favorability among college Democrats, independents
College students are still “Feeling the Bern.” Bernie Sanders leads the pack in the Democratic presidential primary among college students who identify as Democrats and independents, a new survey by...
Ex-MSU president to stand trial for allegedly lying to cops about Larry Nassar complaint
Former Michigan State University president Lou Anna Simon will stand trial for allegedly lying to police about how much she knew about disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar. A judge on...
National Security official arrives to testify in impeachment inquiry
The decorated Army officer who expressed concerns over President Trump's Ukraine phone call arrived on Capitol Hill on Tuesday -- in full military regalia -- to testify before House lawmakers....
Prostitute tried to extort man by posting video on Facebook: feds
A prostitute tried to extort $15,000 from a married Missouri man -- secretly recording their illicit encounter, and posting the sordid scenes to Facebook, court documents show. Kailynn Havannah Alexandria...
Trump: US troops 'terminated' al-Baghdadi's successor
President Trump announced on Twitter that the successor to Islamic State terror leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been "terminated by American troops." "Just confirmed that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s number one...
Vegetarian ate 1 burger, got hooked and became a butcher
That must have been some burger! Tammi Jonas, a longtime vegetarian living in Victoria, Australia, had a surprising — but undeniable — craving for a hamburger while pregnant with her...
New Red Sox boss tight-lipped about Mookie Betts' future
One of the biggest question marks hanging over the Boston Red Sox just a year removed from a World Series title is the future of star outfielder Mookie Betts, who...
'Womb raider' kills pregnant sister, cuts out baby to give to woman
A 13-year-old Brazilian girl allegedly bludgeoned her older sister to death and ripped the infant alive from her womb to give to another woman who wanted the child, according to...
How the 49ers defense became the NFL's biggest surprise
LAS VEGAS — Two years ago on Halloween, the Patriots traded Jimmy Garoppolo to San Francisco. It’s evident there are too few true franchise quarterbacks in the NFL, but New...
New Delta Airlines terminal at LaGuardia Airport set to open
The new Delta terminal at LaGuardia Airport was unveiled Tuesday, before flights begin jetting in and out of the hub next week. The sprawling 105,000 square foot concourse is part...
Modern humans came from Botswana, study says
Scientists believe they have traced humans' ancestral home to a wetland that existed in what is now Botswana.
Taylor Swift sings 'State Song' on 'The Voice,' America sings along
Taylor Swift just aced her geography test. The pop powerhouse and current "Mega Mentor" on NBC's "The Voice," showed off her Americana expertise by singing fellow coach Blake Shelton the...
Browns coach shows first signs of Odell Beckham irritation
Odell Beckham's stinging remarks after Sunday's loss to the Patriots didn't go unnoticed by Browns coach Freddie Kitchens. Following New England's 27-13 win over Cleveland, the lightning-rod receiver griped about...
Bodega robbery goes wrong after thief can't get cash register open
A robbery attempt by a bumbling duo at a Brooklyn bodega was foiled -- by a tough-as-nails cash register, footage released by cops shows. The robbery began just before 1...
Boeing CEO to face tough questions during Capitol Hill testimony
Boeing chief executive Dennis Muilenburg will begin the first of two days of testimony Tuesday before US lawmakers and will face tough questions on the crashes of two 737 MAX...
Amazon could challenge loss of $10 billion Pentagon cloud deal
If Amazon decides to fight the Pentagon’s decision to award a highly contested $10 billion cloud computing contract to Microsoft, it could act as early as next week. A challenge...
You can master the Adobe Creative Cloud for less than $40
It’s no secret the job market has grown increasingly more competitive and oversaturated — companies are paying employees less to do more, and trying to make your resume stand out...
ESPN paying price for Sam Darnold's 'ghosts' comment
The Dolphins and Steelers are afraid of "ghosts" too, apparently. Neither team would allow their players to be mic'd up for their "Monday Night Football" matchup this week, which the...
Bud Light sends double-fisting Nationals fan to World Series Game 6
It was a pitcher perfect moment for Washington Nationals fan Jeff Adams – and for Bud Light. During the second inning of Game 5 of the World Series on Sunday,...
GM slashes earnings forecast, citing weeks-long labor strike
General Motors on Tuesday posted a better-than-expected quarterly net profit thanks to robust US sales of high-margin pickup trucks and SUVs, but slashed its full-year earnings forecast, citing the impact...
Suspect in custody for shooting at Queens school that injured innocent teen
The suspected gunman who wounded an innocent teen bystander outside a Queens school turned himself in on Tuesday -- and cops believe the shooting is linked to another just two...
Food cart flips over in Midtown, temporarily shutting down traffic
A vendor found himself in a pickle early Tuesday when his food cart flipped over in the middle of Midtown, temporarily shutting down traffic. The NYPD said that around 3:45...
Trump downplays impeachment testimonies from people he has 'never even heard of'
President Trump on Tuesday questioned why people he has "never even heard of" are appearing before House committees involved in the impeachment probe and suggested that proof of his innocence...
Katie Hill is the real victim in 'throuple' scandal, Kamala Harris says
Presidential candidate Kamala Harris has come out swinging for "throuple" Rep. Katie Hill -- saying her intense “public shaming" highlights a double standard for female politicians. Sen. Harris told Buzzfeed...
This woman may be China's oldest new mom
She may look like a grandmother -- but a 67-year-old woman in China is believed to be the country's oldest new mom after giving birth to a healthy girl. The...
UK politician faces ban from Parliament over drug bust involving prostitutes
A British politician is set to be banned from Parliament for six months after a panel of lawmakers ruled that he offered to buy cocaine for male prostitutes. Married dad...
Fantasy football: Top pick-ups and drops after Week 8
The Post’s Drew Loftis evaluates all the relevant fantasy football news from Week 8 of the NFL season. Go get ’em Baker Mayfield QB, Browns If you’re into planning ahead,...
Over 40 skulls found in den of suspected Mexican drug traffickers
Mexican authorities have found dozens of human skulls, bones and even a fetus in a glass jar next to an altar in the den of suspected drug traffickers. Prosecutors in...
Astros face concerning World Series trend to put away Nationals
HOUSTON — No chance in hell. Or, there’s a first time for everything. When it comes to the 115th World Series, the first cliché is a wise bet, because in...
Intimacy coach helps actors 'have sex' on camera
How do you have sex while 20 people are watching? That's the job of Hollywood intimacy coordinator Claire Warden. She helps filmmakers and actors choreograph love scenes in risqué series...
NFL Power Rankings for Week 8: Colts, Rams flirting with elite status
The first half of the season has showed that a few trendy picks to leap into contention — namely the Bears and the Browns — clearly were not ready for...
Las Vegas police dog on the mend after getting stabbed on the job
A police dog with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is on the road to recovery after getting stabbed in the line of duty early Saturday. The K-9, named Hunter,...
Leasing underway at building connected to Domino Sugar Factory site
Two Trees Management is ready to rock Ten Grand St., the first commercial building at its Domino Sugar Factory site on the Williamsburg East River waterfront. Leasing is underway at...
Essex Crossing complex takes final leap
The Essex Crossing complex just achieved a financial milestone and looks forward to a food frenzy in the next few weeks as well. Developer Delancey Street Associates has nailed down...
Howard Hughes Corp. wants South Street project to stay in family
The Howard Hughes Corp.’s South Street Seaport project isn’t for sale — for now. The complex at South Street and Fulton Street, now known as the Seaport District, is not...
California teen gets prison for snatching rare lemur from zoo
The 19-year-old man who stole a ring-tailed lemur from a Southern California zoo was sentenced to three months in federal prison on Monday. Aquinas Kasbar, of Newport Beach, pleaded guilty...
Man arrested for fatal shooting at Texas homecoming party
A man was arrested on Monday in connection with a shooting at a homecoming party in Texas over the weekend that killed two people and injured 12 others. Brandon Ray...
McDonald's removes Halloween decoration that included person hanging from tree
A McDonald's restaurant in Massachusetts came under fire last week for displaying Halloween decorations that included a person hanging from a tree, reports said. Customer Erik Pocock sounded the alarm...
Hit with a right cross: Daughter cracks mom's skull with crucifix
A Texas woman attacked her mother with a crucifix on Sunday, repeatedly hitting her in the head and fracturing her skull, a report said. The suspect, 25-year-old Christian Lydia Martinez,...
Why Frank Ntilikina's scoreless night still pleased Knicks
David Fizdale gave Knicks fans what they wanted. Frank Ntilikina didn’t. Two nights after Madison Square Garden loudly pleaded with the Knicks coach to insert Ntilikina for Dennis Smith Jr.,...
Knicks pay homage to grieving Dennis Smith
David Fizdale said the Knicks will be without point guard Dennis Smith Jr. until further notice. The Knicks paid homage to their teammate, whose stepmother died Sunday. Mitchell Robinson wore...
How to tell if your fantasy star is heading for a touchdown binge
All fantasy owners love touchdowns. That’s where you rack up big points. Those scores are what separates a good fantasy day from a great fantasy day. They also are the...
God unfriended me? Joe Biden denied Communion
Democratic front-runner Joe Biden reportedly was denied Communion by a priest at a South Carolina Catholic church over the weekend. Biden, a lifelong Catholic, stopped by Saint Anthony Catholic Church...