November 13, 2019

Billy Joel's ex-girlfriend to run for Rep. Pete King's seat

Billy Joel’s ex-girlfriend Trish Bergin Weichbrodt is going to start the fire -- by running for Congress. Republican Bergin Weichbrodt, a Town of Islip councilwoman, will throw her hat in...

Seton Hall hoping star ready for Michigan State battle

Once Myles Powell passed on the NBA and returned to school for his senior year at Seton Hall, this was one of the games circled on his calendar: Final Four...

MLB vultures tried prying Gary Sanchez from Yankees

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Had Brian Cashman so desired, he professed on Wednesday, he could have sold Gary Sanchez a year ago easier than a Disney+ subscription to a Star Wars...

Ruth Bader Ginsburg misses oral arguments due to illness

The 86-year-old, four-time cancer survivor stayed home because of a stomach bug, said court spokeswoman Katy Arberg.

Adam Gase gives Sam Darnold a reality check

Jets coach Adam Gase had some words for Sam Darnold after the 22-year-old got a little carried away in his comments after beating the Giants on Sunday. Darnold mentioned the...

Cuomo briefed on secret ethics talks amid Percoco vote: report

Gov. Andrew Cuomo was allegedly briefed about the state ethics agency’s secret deliberations during the period it confidentially voted on whether to open a probe into disgraced former top aide...

Fourth-grader grills de Blasio on public transit, homelessness and NYPD

A precocious 9-year-old and the aunt of a teen killed by a stray bullet grilled Mayor Bill de Blasio about crime, homelessness and public transit at a Queens town hall...

Man busted for breaking woman's jaw on Norwegian Cruise ship

A man was arrested by the FBI for assaulting a woman on a cruise liner in international waters after chasing her around the ship, authorities said. The suspect, identified by...

Suspects in murder of kidnapped tech millionaire caught on video

Video released Wednesday shows three suspects -- one carrying a rifle -- walking near the home of the millionaire tech tycoon kidnapped from his oceanfront home and murdered last month....

Rangers' unique approach to Kaapo Kakko is paying off

It’s been impossible for Kaapo Kakko to escape the limelight. Though it comes with the territory of being selected as the No. 2 overall pick in the NHL draft and...

Colorado officers who shot and killed fleeing teen won't be charged

The Colorado police officers who shot and killed a teen this summer while he was running away from them will not be charged with a crime, a report said Wednesday....

New proposed tax cuts may not be helping national debt

Deficits do matter. And the fact that the US government already owes $23 trillion is troubling, especially since that amounts to 79 percent of the nation’s gross domestic product for...

Medicare recipients are facing a 7% premium hike

The Fed claims there is too little inflation in the country and that’s one of the reasons it is keeping interest rates very low. Well, tell that to Medicare Part...

Daniel Jones is stuck in the Giants' offensive line nightmare

The Giants want Daniel Jones to learn how to get the ball out of his hand quicker. They don’t want the rookie quarterback’s internal clock sped up because he fears...

Department of Labor is Trump's latest conspiracy threat

Today I’m going to give President Trump another possible conspiracy to worry about. The White House has already expressed concern that enemies of the Trump administration are embedded in the...

New York households spend far more than the national average

Hooray for us! The Labor Department said this week that households in the New York metropolitan area spent an average of $70,875 in 2017-18, which is the latest figure available....

Devils collapse late in ugly loss

Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored a hat track, including the game-winning goal with 2:01 to play, and the Ottawa Senators rallied in the third period to beat the New Jersey Devils 4-2...

Dead man found inside freezer in Missouri home

A dead man was found by cops stuffed inside a freezer in a Missouri home on Tuesday, authorities said. The grisly find occurred after police investigating a separate arson case...

Exclusive UK golf club booted man for playing too much: suit

One of Britain's most exclusive golf clubs gave a member the boot for teeing off too much — and the golfer is striking back with a lawsuit. John Cawood, 72,...

Goodwin: Adam Schiff's dull impeachment hearings are a flop

Is that it? Is that all they've got? Day One of impeachment was not exactly must-see TV. Sure, it was interesting and substantive at times, which would be compliments if...

Some say 'Bah! Humbug!' to Christmas decorations up before Thanksgiving

With Thanksgiving turkeys yet to be purchased and Halloween pumpkins not even rotten, some folks are saying ‘Ho, ho, no!’ to putting up Christmas displays in November. It may still...

'We don't need you': Islanders clip John Tavares' Maple Leafs

The Islanders’ depth paid dividends once again. Anthony Beauvillier scored twice, Derick Brassard had a goal and two assists, and the streaking Islanders held off the John Tavares-led Maple Leafs...

Trump impeachment hearings are a joke — but the damage to the country is real

The impeachment hearings going on in the House right now are a joke. Anyone who understands the process knows that Trump isn’t going to get thrown out of office, especially...

Sports Illustrated to become monthly magazine in 2020

Sports Illustrated is reducing the number of issues it publishes even further and will become a monthly magazine printed on heavier stock paper next year. The magazine has been slowly...

Key impeachment hearing witness George Kent ties viewers in knots

While lawmakers were debating impeachment proceedings, viewers at home had a different debate: whether George Kent’s bow tie was a crime of fashion. The bold sartorial statement — a cream-colored...

Bill Taylor staffer set to testify in Trump impeachment hearings

The US diplomatic staffer who purportedly overheard President Trump ask about the status of “investigations” he wanted Ukraine to undertake is set to testify to lawmakers behind closed doors Friday....

Subway hires ex-Burger King chief to be new CEO

Subway Restaurants hired former Burger King Chief Executive John Chidsey to be its new chief as it races to put the brakes on store closures. Chidsey, who ran Burger King...

Slain Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts' phone, Fitbit and 'murder weapon' still missing

Authorities still haven't found the weapon used to stab Mollie Tibbetts to death more than a year after her murder, it was revealed in court Wednesday. The 20-year-old University of...

Gerrit Cole loses out on Cy Young Award

Justin Verlander has a second AL Cy Young Award — and a clear path paved toward Cooperstown. Verlander beat out teammate Gerrit Cole, a free agent and Scott Boras client,...

Group of cops arrest candy seller in Manhattan subway station

Police officers busted a man for selling candy in a Manhattan subway station Tuesday night in an arrest caught on video. The footage shows cops attempting to cuff candy peddler...

Brodie Van Wagenen hints at Mets' risky bullpen plan

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — There is a good chance next season’s Mets closer is already on the roster, but don’t ask general manager Brodie Van Wagenen for anything more specific. The...

Jets, Jamal Adams' relationship no longer in shambles

Adam Gase was not the only member of the Jets organization to get a vote of confidence from CEO and chairman Christopher Johnson on Wednesday. Johnson also said he would...

A slew of sofa startups offer custom couches for less money

How to differentiate the offerings from startups Campaign, Burrow, Interior Define, Inside Weather, Hem, Floyd and The Inside.

Boss slashed gay worker's salary to level pay with 'other females': suit

The owner of an event company that's worked for Spotify, Amazon, Twitter, H&M and Nike slashed a gay man’s salary in half as he compared him to a woman —...

'Bagel Boss Guy' hospitalized after apparent stroke

“Bagel Boss Guy” Chris Morgan has been hospitalized after suffering an apparent stroke, his manager revealed Wednesday. Morgan, 45, suffered the medical emergency Monday outside a Long Island deli where...

Almost T-Day for Toms River wild turkeys

New Jersey has announced a plan to remove some of the aggressive wild turkeys that have been wreaking havoc in one of its communities. The state Department of Environmental Protection...

Court blocks Trump bid to keep financial records from Congress

A federal appeals court in DC blocked President Trump's bid to withhold eight years of his financial records from Congress on Wednesday. The US Court of Appeals for the District...

Buzzkill: Docs warn women not to masturbate with an electronic toothbrush

A British gynecologist is warning women not to use an electronic toothbrush to masturbate after recent articles about the new trend. Anne Henderson told UK's Sun newspaper that the electronic...

Hong Kong's crisis is entirely Beijing's fault

"Over the past two days, our society has been pushed to the brink of a total breakdown,” the Hong Kong police said at a Tuesday news conference. What they didn’t...

Mom of Bronx twins who died in hot car fears husband would be suicidal if sent to jail

The mother of the 1-year-old twins who died when their father forgot them back of a hot car in the Bronx fears her husband will harm himself if he's sent...

America needs more politicians like Pete King and Chuck Schumer

Sadly, Chuck Schumer probably wasn’t surprised at the flak he took for praising Rep. Peter King after the Long Island Republican announced his retirement. New York’s senior senator simply tweeted...

Adam Schiff is wasting the nation's time with impeachment hearings

In their first day of public impeachment hearings, Democrats made clear just how weak their case is. In beyond-dull testimony, the Dems’ first witnesses, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State George...

Yankee and Met going all out together to fix huge weakness

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Miguel Andujar and Amed Rosario took part in an intensive, three-day clinic last week in Tampa designed to focus on their defense. Ulises Cabrera of Octagon, who...

Revolting passenger puts feet on airplane headrest in horrifying photo

An airline passenger is raising a stink after a fellow traveler pulled the ultimate no-no in airplane etiquette: dangling their feet over her headrest. A photo of the offender's space-violating...

The Democrats bungled the first day of public impeachment hearings

If Democrats think they advanced their case for impeachment with the first day of hearings into the Ukraine matter, they are deluding themselves. The proceedings were confusing, not clarifying. Speaking...

Donor to de Blasio 'slush' fund pays $10K to settle ethics case

A major contributor to Mayor Bill de Blasio’s shuttered nonprofit — which critics labeled a "slush" fund to boost Hizzoner’s ambitions — has agreed to pay $10,000 to settle charges...

Peter Weber is ready for more windmill loving in new 'Bachelor' teaser

Love is in the air for Peter Weber in a new trailer for the upcoming season of "The Bachelor." A new teaser video shows Pilot Pete ready getting ready for...

Time served: Michigan prison museum to close at end of year

JACKSON, Mich. — A museum at a former southern Michigan prison is closing at the end of December. Cell Block 7 in Jackson allows visitors to step into the cells...

Cuomo's AWOL in saying what he'll do about New York's huge Medicaid problem

The Cuomo administration has admitted there is a “structural imbalance” in its massive Medicaid budget, which means the Empire State’s biggest single government program is spending beyond its means. So,...

Hallmark Channel is getting into the holiday spirit — of Hanukkah

Hallmark Channel Christmas movies have become a cultural institution, generating both good cheer and big ratings for the network. Now, the franchise is expanding to encompass Hanukkah. The first two...

Ex-WeWork CEO Adam Neumann eyes $45M penthouse

After reported rejections by Fifth Avenue co-ops, Neumann and his wife Rebekah have turned their attention to a lavish condo at 1010 Park Ave. -- no board approval required.

Real-life 'Dollface': My BFF dumped me for her boyfriend

We've all been there: You get too wrapped up in a new romance, ditch all your pals and get taught a lesson by a talking cat. OK, maybe that last...

7 Instagram-worthy spots in NYC to dazzle your feed

Forecast calls for likes.

Miami Herald publisher McClatchy seeks pension bailout

McClatchy Co., the publisher of 29 daily papers including the Miami Herald and the Sacramento Bee, is looking for a bailout of its pension fund, it said Wednesday. The debt-burdened...

Jeffrey Epstein's creepy NYC mansion could be worth $100M

The "creep" factor is apparently not diminishing the value of the mansion at 9 E. 71st St. where Epstein allegedly kept women for sex.

Long Island couple cares for peacock that mysteriously appeared at their house

A Long Island couple have been feeding and caring for a peacock that mysteriously appeared at their house in Syosset this spring. The couple told the Post they had no...

Ex-Knick: Don't boo Kristaps Porzingis for the wrong reasons

Channing Frye thinks Knicks fans should only boo Kristaps Porzingis because he’s the opponent in a Dallas uniform — not because he wanted out of the Knicks’ maelstrom. Frye, a...

'Charlie's Angels' review: Reboot isn't fun enough

Nearly 17 years after the last “Charlie’s Angels” movie, which featured Cameron Diaz jumping around in her skivvies, comes a feminist, uber-conscious update of the spy story. That’s a tall...

This award-winning drag queen was the most interesting part of the impeachment hearings

A New Jersey drag queen who interrupted the first public impeachment hearings on Capitol Hill says she is stunned she stole the spotlight at the snooze-fest show. "I did not...

Epstein's estate considers special program to settle with accusers

Jeffrey Epstein's estate has fielded so many lawsuits from the dead pedophile's victims that it is considering establishing a "claims resolution program" so they can be settled out of court,...

Red Sox scandal could pave way for huge Astros penalty

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — What did the Astros know, and when did they steal it? That question could guide Major League Baseball’s investigation into the reigning American League champions regarding allegations...

Mom of twins who died in hot car says she takes their shoes with her everywhere

Grieving mom Marissa Rodriguez — whose 1-year-old twins died after their dad left them in a hot car in July — says she carries the tragic tots' shoes with her...

Trump dismisses House impeachment probe as 'a joke'

President Trump lashed out at the House impeachment inquiry Wednesday, again dismissing it as a “witch hunt” and “joke” and insisting he didn’t watch any of the nearly six-hour proceedings....

GOP congressman spells out 'Epstein Didn't Kill Himself' in tweets

A Republican Arizona congressman appears to have shared the message “Epstein Didn’t Kill Himself” in a series of posts to his 70,000 Twitter followers using an acrostic — a form...

Kyrie Irving has ominous injury as Nets' disaster grows

DENVER — Kyrie Irving has been shouldering an overwhelming burden carrying the Nets. Now he has a right shoulder impingement, an injury that has Brooklyn’s star player listed as questionable...

Hollywood screenwriter feared hot diarrhea assault was an 'acid attack'

A Hollywood screenwriter who got hot diarrhea poured on her by a homeless man says the dumping was so horrific that she believed it was an acid attack. Heidi Van...

Ex-cop says he quit Proud Boys over fears of 'far-left' attacks

A retired Connecticut police officer griped that a civil rights organization who filed a complaint against him over his affiliation with the Proud Boys right wing group was trying to...

Devine: Whistleblower is nowhere to be found in the impeachment room

The ghost in the coldest room on Capitol Hill on Day One of the Democrats’ impeachment hearing was their so-called whistleblower. The one person who should have kicked off the...

Pawsitive thinking: Therapy dogs visit stressed staffers at impeachment hearings

It's a ruff time in politics. An army of therapy dogs was on hand Wednesday to help stressed-out Capitol Hill lawmakers and staffers weary after a year of impeachment-related drama....

Caribbean hurricanes scaring Sandals Resorts bidders

A bid to sell the Caribbean’s biggest resort chain is running into headwinds — and hurricanes are to blame, The Post has learned. Sandals — whose all-inclusive hotels dominate the...

Jacob deGrom wins second straight Cy Young

Jacob deGrom did it again. The Mets right-hander won his second straight NL Cy Young Award on Wednesday night, getting all but one of the 30 first-place votes. Dodgers left-hander...

Man owed money by Giuliani pal Lev Parnas wants bail bond garnished

A former business partner of arrested Rudy Giuliani pal Lev Parnas wants to garnish his $1 million bail bond to recover more than $500,000 that the accused campaign fraudster owes...

Scott Boras putting pressure on Yankees in Gerrit Cole pursuit

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Scott Boras, not quite buying what the Yankees are selling, thinks he has just the potion to cure the jewel franchise’s October rut. Gerrit Cole’s agent, who...

Water helps kids focus, improves ability to multitask: study

Scientists have discovered a magic elixir that can help children's cognitive performance: water. That's right. Good old-fashioned H2O. A new study, co-authored by Northeastern University professor Charles Hillman and Naiman...

Broadway designer selling Harlem co-op for almost twice what he paid

The two-bedroom at 870 W. 181st St. is on the market for $699,000; Ramos bought it for $384,916 in 2009.

Facebook has repaired its iPhone-app camera bug

Facebook has fixed a bug in its iPhone app that spooked some users by inadvertently turning on their cameras. The bug caused the camera’s view to show up in a...

Don't call me single — I'm self-partnered

Move over, “conscious uncoupling.” The new celeb euphemism du jour has arrived. When “Harry Potter” star Emma Watson proclaimed herself “self-partnered” in an article in British Vogue last week, many...

Air pollution from traffic linked to brain cancer for first time: study

We bike down the West Side Highway, run along Fifth Avenue and do yoga on rooftops, all to improve our well-being — but what if we're doing so at the...

Woman in wheelchair wins Miss Congeniality in North Carolina pageant

“I want to win so badly for a cause that is bigger than me."

Mike Piazza is getting into managing

Hall of Fame catcher and Mets legend Mike Piazza has agreed to become manager of Italy's national baseball team. The 51-year-old Piazza, who was born in Norristown, Pa., is of...

Workers are 'consciously uncoupling' from their jobs in unusual ways

All work and no play makes for some weird out-of-office replies. Employees are so desperate to disconnect from work and their perpetually pinging smartphones that they're resorting to some unusual...

Couple told it's too soon to decorate for Christmas, ordered to take down display

A Texas family was ordered to take down their Christmas display this month -- because their homeowner's association decided it was too early for the holiday cheer. “I was like,...

Apple unveils 16-inch MacBook Pro, ditching hated 'butterfly' keyboard

Apple has unveiled a new MacBook Pro with a 16-inch screen that also has scrapped the unpopular “butterfly” keyboard that was used in recent models. The souped-up laptop, which became...

Drug-addicted Bronx mom gets 10 years for slaying of 5-month-old son

The drug-addled Bronx mom convicted in the slaying of her 5-month-old son was sentenced to 10 years behind bars Wednesday. Joann McLeod, 32, was handed the sentence in Bronx Supreme...

Protesters demand resignation of NYC school board member who called Asians 'yellow folks'

Angry protesters massed at a Brooklyn parental board meeting Tuesday night to demand the resignation of a board member who called Asians "yellow folks" in a September group email thread....

Man charged with attempted murder after setting fires at Brooklyn NYCHA complex

A man who allegedly started five fires at a Brooklyn public housing complex was arrested Wednesday on attempted murder and arson charges, according to fire officials. Michael F. Hall, 31...

Pete Buttigieg’s ‘fantasy’ trillions and other commentary

Libertarian: Pete’s ‘Fantasy’ Trillions Pete Buttigieg released his economic plan Friday — and, sighs Reason’s Scott Shackford, it’s an “expensive proposal to push for even greater amounts of federal spending...

Catholic Church files to challenge law protecting sex abuse victims

The Diocese of Rockville Centre filed papers Tuesday in Nassau County Supreme Court against the act, which changed the statute of limitations for child sex crimes and opened up a...

NYC Council members rip de Blasio's latest efforts to combat toxic lead

City lawmakers blasted the de Blasio administration Wednesday over its repeated failures to protect children from lead, leaving thousands of kids exposed to the brain-damaging substance. “There is no value...

Marquette star will lead Golden Eagles past Purdue

A lot was expected of Purdue even though the Boilermakers lost their top two scorers from last season. On Wednesday, the team will travel to Milwaukee to take on Marquette,...

A cheaper chance to be Iman's neighbor in David Bowie's old building

An alcove studio at the 30-unit 285 Lafayette St., which transformed into a makeshift shrine for David Bowie following his passing, is listed as a $8,800-a-month rental.

Son of Staten Island drug kingpin arrested for running dad's operation

Jahcaiy Moore, 25, was arrested Tuesday along with nine others and indicted Wednesday on a slew of charges, including possession of and distributing cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl, according to Richmond...

Un-bee-lievable! 120,000 bees living inside couple's wall

And you thought your roommates were pests. A Long Island couple is living with what may be the state’s biggest indoor honeybee colony ever — a 7.5-foot-tall, 120,000-strong monster hive...

Boiled egg sparks row in London

It's a problem many New Yorkers can relate to.

People think this BarkBox dog toy is actually a sex toy

This dog toy has some sick pups comparing it to a popular sex toy. Pampered-pooch purveyor BarkBox recently unveiled some new playthings for its canine clientele, and one of them...

Man proposes at KFC, internet offers to help plan wedding

The video will make you cry. The outpouring of kindness will make you weep.

Van plastered with images of teen girls is creepy — but not illegal: cops

A New Jersey motorist creepily decorated his minivan with a slew of photos of teenage girls, including on the steering wheel and dashboard — and cops say their hands are...

Teen should face adult charges in NYC robbery spree, prosecutors say

Bronx prosecutors want to keep an alleged teenage gang-banger from having the latest in his long string of arrests transferred to Family Court -- so he can finally be prosecuted...

Drag queen Pissi Myles storms into Trump impeachment hearings

Pissi Myles was spotted stalking the halls of the Longworth building among a sea of grey suits and was reportedly recruited to cover the hearings for a new app called...

What crushed Matt Kuchar during caddie-stiffing controversy

Matt Kuchar was back where the firestorm began, at the El Camaleon Golf Course, preparing to defend his title at the Mayakoba Golf Classic. But instead of questions about repeating,...

Jim Jordan attacks Dems' 'star witness' William Taylor

Rep. Jim Jordan challenged US Ambassador William Taylor's testimony and impartiality in Wednesday's initial public impeachment hearings, derisively calling him the Democrats' "star witness." The exchange came as the Ohio...

De Blasio backs down, 'Charging Bull' statue to stay put for now

Mayor Bill de Blasio reined in his plans to move the famed Charging Bull statue from its longtime place of honor on Broadway to the New York Stock Exchange after...

Epstein accuser breaks down recounting how abuse left her suicidal

Jeffrey Epstein accuser Michelle Licata struggled to contain her rage and suicidal thoughts after the pedophile's abuse, she revealed during an emotional TV interview. "I was punching holes in my...

Tourist in critical condition after giraffe falls on safari camper

A Swiss tourist is in critical condition in South Africa after a minibus knocked a giraffe onto the top of his safari camper, officials said. The 18-foot tall giraffe was...

Dems trot out new charge as initial focus of impeachment hearings falls flat

Wednesday’s first public impeachment hearings showed that Democrats have shifted the focus to bribery. There is a strategy here. Most of the debate over President Trump’s dealings with the Ukrainian...

Watch: Dirt bikers terrorize NYPD cop in the Bronx

A pack of dirt bikers terrorized an NYPD cop by riding around his patrol car at a Bronx gas station in the latest caught-on-camera instance of police disrespect, The Post...

St. John's roster just got a huge boost

Rasheem Dunn will be eligible this year after all, and now St. John’s has the third scorer it needed. The Brooklyn native was granted a legislative relief waiver on Wednesday,...

Landlord caught on camera scuffling with TV reporter, slugging another man

Mike Rose allegedly went berserk Tuesday night during an interview with reporter Michael Herzenberg, who probed him about the conditions at his property at 246 West 106th Street.

Brooklyn Diocese leader Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio accused of sex abuse

The head of the Brooklyn Diocese — whom the pope named to investigate allegations of clergy sex abuse upstate — has now been accused of the same crimes. Bishop Nicholas...

Grubhub creates 'task force' amid complaints over bogus fees

Grubhub said it’s creating a “task force” to tackle complaints from restaurants that it charges bogus fees for phone calls that don’t result in food orders. After being threatened with...

Bronx woman allegedly trolls emergency services with 24K fake 911 calls

A kooky Bronx woman averaged more than 150 bogus calls to 911 per day as she harried the emergency line with tens of thousands of phony reports over the last...

Texas homeowners can kill 'invasive' ducks on their properties: officials

Residents of one Texas city aren’t allowed to feed the ducks -- but they can kill them. The city of Pearland has been overrun by aggressive Muscovy ducks, known for...

The most insane part of Jets' commitment to Adam Gase

Why now, Christopher Johnson? Why announce that Adam Gase will be your head coach in 2020 now? More than anyone else, it is Sam Darnold who has saved Adam Gase....

Nets sign ex-Knick amid growing Caris LeVert concern

DENVER — Caris LeVert’s thumb injury is serious enough that the Nets have sent him for further evaluation. And with Kyrie Irving now listed as questionable for Thursday’s game versus...

Trump meets with Turkey's president, claims Kurds ceasefire is holding

President Trump Wednesday said Turkey is keeping ISIS in check and the ceasefire with the Kurds is “holding very well.” In an Oval Office meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan...

Professor who beheaded lover allegedly had violent tryst with another pupil

The Russian professor who beheaded his student-turned-lover and planned to commit suicide dressed as Napoleon Bonaparte had threatened to mutilate another young paramour, according to a report. St. Petersburg State...

Porzingis braces for Knicks fans to boo the hell out of him

Kristaps Porzingis remains unsure exactly what his reception will be Thursday night at the Garden, but he’s certainly gotten a better idea since arriving in New York this week. The...

California sued again for requiring women on company boards

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s first-in-the-nation law requiring publicly held companies to put women on their boards of directors is facing a second legal challenge. The law requires publicly traded companies...

The top destinations Americans want to visit on a road trip

Ever felt the sudden urge to get in your car and just drive? You’re not alone – as 64 percent of Americans agree they want to hop in the car...

NYPD offers reward for help in finding who killed Queens teenager

Police are offering a $10,000 reward for help bringing innocent teen Aamir Griffin's killers to justice. The 14-year-old, known as "Buddy," was shot and killed by a stray bullet while...

Air pollution in Afghanistan's capital may be deadlier than war

KABUL, Afghanistan — Yousuf fled with his family from his home in eastern Afghanistan eight years ago to escape the war, but he couldn’t escape tragedy. In the capital, Kabul,...

Hong Kong clashes continue as protesters add medieval weapons to arsenal

Hong Kong protesters have added some medieval weapons in their confrontation with armed riot police -- firing flaming arrows and throwing javelins to counter tear gas, water cannons and bullets,...

Wild boars in Italy destroyed $22K worth of cocaine

These pigs have a nose for nose candy. Italy's Il Tirreno reported that authorities believe wild boars in Tuscany have sniffed out some 20,000 euros (about $22,000) worth of cocaine...

The holiday season puts a quarter of Americans into debt

Between purchasing the perfect gift, buying food to feed the whole family and traveling to see loved ones, over a quarter of Americans have gone into debt due to holiday...

WFAN's Mike Francesa-driven turmoil gives Bart Scott leverage

Even as Mike Francesa fades into semi-retirement, turmoil and anxiety remain high at WFAN. Here in November, FAN is scheduling, holding and canceling live on-air auditions as it tries to...

Former Red Sox pitcher adds new twist to Astros accusations: 'Extreme measures'

The Astros weren’t just using a camera in center field to electronically gain an advantage on opponents. Their bullpen catcher was helping, too, according to former Red Sox pitcher Carson...

Hunt for missing New Jersey woman moves to Staten Island park

Authorities hunting for missing New Jersey woman Stephanie Parze moved their search to Staten Island on Wednesday, prosecutors confirmed. "Please be advised that members of the Prosecutor's Office are currently...

Port Authority reopens blocked wheelchair gate after outrage

The Port Authority reopened a shuttered wheelchair-accessible PATH train turnstile -- the day after outraged straphangers posted pictures on Twitter of a huge gate blocking the entryway and said it...

High school baseball player sued coach who told him to slide into third base

Former Bound Brook High School ballplayer Jake Mesar, now 22, accused coach John Suk of negligence for ordering the costly slide during a 2012 ballgame, according to NJ.com.

Teen told she was 'too young to have depression' now fighting for life after overdose

A Welsh woman is fighting for her life following a suicide attempt after her family claims doctors told her she's "too young to have depression." Cariad Jarrett of Cwmcarn, a...

NASA detects oxygen changes on Mars it's 'struggling to explain'

Four months after the stunning announcement that NASA's Curiosity rover detected an "unusually high" level of methane on Mars, the government space agency said that oxygen "behaves in a way...

Former Rep. Lazio may run to succeed Peter King in Congress

Former Long Island Republican Congressman Rick Lazio told The Post on Wednesday he is seriously considering running for the seat being vacated by fellow Republican Peter King. “I won this...

Mother who co-slept with infant daughter charged in girl's death

A Pennsylvania mom who was “co-sleeping” with her 2-month-old daughter has been charged in connection with the tot’s death, police said. Shante R. Plummer, of Steelton, was arraigned Saturday on...

NYPD finally deletes illegal database of youth fingerprints

The NYPD has purged an illegal database of youth fingerprints following years of delays, officials confirmed Wednesday. The Legal Aid Society challenged the NYPD practice of holding onto the records...

The rankings that really matter when betting college basketball

Be sure you take advantage of research opportunities offered by marquee college basketball matchups. Programs have smartened up about gaining early-season TV exposure, creating midweek classroom clinics for recreational bettors....

Defiant cat shows dad who’s boss

This cat is not man's best friend. Watch the hilarious standoff in Redding, California, between a spiteful kitty, named Carrot, and his owner, Nick, over the decision to shut the...

GOP Rep. Devin Nunes tears apart impeachment probe, defends Trump

Republican Rep. Devin Nunes described President Trump’s call to his Ukrainian counterpart as “a pleasant exchange” and defended the commander-in-chief’s belief that Ukraine meddled in the 2016 US election to...

Disney+ comes with a vault of racist content that hasn't aged well at all

Has Disney+ found a way to combat “cancel culture”?

Israel hits Gaza with airstrike as violence continues to escalate

Israeli airstrikes hit Islamic Jihad targets in Gaza on Wednesday as militants continued to retaliate with rockets -- bringing the total number to about 360 -- during a two-day escalation...

Meat made out of 'air' is the latest protein replacement

Where's the beef?

Illegal pot operations are poisoning water, killing wildlife

Mexican cartel members – who for years have carried out large scale, hidden pot-growing operations in US national parks in California – are poisoning water and wildlife through the use...

American teacher tortured and killed in Dominican Republic

The body of an American woman has been found gagged and bound in the Dominican Republic — and authorities believe she was tortured and murdered during a burglary, according to...

Rod Stewart has been building a model railroad for 26 years

It turns out Sir Rod Stewart plays with trains. Do ya still think he's sexy? The 74-year-old rock star revealed that between selling out arenas, he's been working on a...

Trampoline-loving goat jumps around with boy in joyous video

These two kids are having a bouncing good time. In a short but sweet clip, a little boy is running in circles making airplane noises on a trampoline as a...

Fantasy football Week 11 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Melvin Gordon, Kenyan Drake

The Green Bay Packers, New York Giants, Seattle Seahawks and Tennessee Titans are on a bye in Week 11. This means you will need to find replacements for stars such...

Céline Dion cries in new music video before 'Courage' album drops

Get your tissues handy.

Ex-school officials charged in death of teen with severe autism

Three former employees at a now-shuttered private school in California are facing charges in connection with the death of a 13-year-old special-needs student, prosecutors said. The student diagnosed with severe...

High school football coach, team under fire for ‘illegal’ prayer

A Missouri school district is investigating whether a post-game prayer held by high school football players and coaches is "illegal." The Freedom From Religion Foundation sent a letter to the...

Trump trashes Dems in video released amid impeachment hearings

While eyes across the nation were glued to Wednesday morning's first public impeachment hearings, the White House offered some alternative programming, tweeting a video in which President Trump said he...

Driver rescued from car balanced on pipe over ditch

He was walking the tightrope … in his car. A driver in India found himself in a precarious situation when he reversed his vehicle over the edge of a deep...

Toddler killed by AC unit that fell from 8th-floor window in Toronto

A 2-year-old girl was killed by an air conditioning unit that fell from an eighth-floor window in Toronto, according to police. Toddler Crystal Mirogho was with her mother and two...

Investors pessimistic about Gannett's merger with New Media

Pessimism is growing about a merger between the first- and second-biggest newspaper chains in the US. Ahead of a shareholder vote Thursday to combine New Media Investment Group, the No....

Scientists in Singapore create printable human skin

SINGAPORE - A piece of skin about the size of your thumbnail can be printed in less than a minute, scientists in Singapore say, a game-changing step for the future...

Founder of shuttered school gets prison time for profiting off scheme to hide foreign students

The founder of a now-defunct North Carolina private school has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison on charges of hiding foreign student-athletes from federal immigration authorities -- and...

Meet Narwhal, the puppy with a tail on his face

The tail doesn't wag, unfortunately.

Schiff feuds with Jim Jordan in tense exchange over whistleblower's ID

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Adam Schiff insisted Wednesday he does not know the identity of the whistleblower whose complaint sparked impeachment hearings against President Trump — despite his office...

NASA renames mysterious, faraway object due to Nazi link

NASA has renamed the most distant object ever explored, the mysterious Ultima Thule after controversy arose that its name was linked to the Nazi party. Previously known as "2014 MU69,"...

Girl cries after finding out she’s getting a sibling for Christmas

This girl in Selah, Washington, is getting the Christmas present she’s wanted for eight years running: a sibling! Watch the emotional moment 8-year-old Ari finds out the big news through...

Disney+ nets 10M subscribers, beating expectations

Despite being plagued by technical difficulties on Tuesday, Disney’s new streaming service is already proving a force to be reckoned with. The Mouse House on Wednesday said it racked up...

Adam Gase isn't going anywhere

Adam Gase is not going anywhere. Jets CEO and chairman Christopher Johnson said Wednesday that Gase will return as coach in 2020 despite the team’s struggles this season. “I want...

Top diplomat testifies that staffer overheard Trump ask about 'investigations'

William Taylor, the top US diplomat in Ukraine, told House investigators Wednesday that one of his staffers overheard President Trump ask about the “investigations” he wanted conducted on Joe Biden...

Tot clings to life after dad used him as 'human shield': prosecutors

Following a Philadelphia shooting, an 11-month-old boy was left clinging to life after his father used him as a “human shield” to thwart a potential angry drug dealer, prosecutors said...

Google's 'Project Nightingale' attracts fed scrutiny

Federal officials are probing Google’s secret effort to amass data on millions of Americans’ health histories. The US Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights is examining...

Where Yankees could turn if they don't land Gerrit Cole

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Yankees should sign Gerrit Cole. That is the easiest sentence I will write this offseason. He is exactly what they need -- an ace, in his...

SUV obsession is increasing the world's dependence on oil

PARIS — The world’s thirst for oil will continue to grow until the 2030s, with climate-damaging emissions climbing until at least 2040 — and consumers’ insatiable appetite for SUVs is...

Paramedic stole diamond ring off dead patient's finger: cops

An Arkansas paramedic was busted for allegedly stealing a dead patient's diamond by cutting the ring from the woman's finger, officials said. Lisa Darlene Glaze, who works at CHI St....

The Knicks are using Julius Randle all wrong

CHICAGO – Five observations from Knicks’ latest loss – a 120-102 rout in Chitown that became as lopsided as a meat lover's deep dish pizza in the fourth quarter: 1....

Who is the DNC operative Republicans say dug for dirt on Trump?

A new cast of characters emerged at Wednesday's impeachment hearings -- including Alexandra Chalupa, a former Democratic National Committee contractor and staffer who dug for dirt on the Trump campaign...

Read diplomat George Kent's opening statement for impeachment hearing

Here is the opening statement that George Kent, the deputy assistant secretary of state for European and Eurasian affairs, delivered during the first day of the House impeachment inquiry into...

Newborns dressed in red cardigans to honor Mr. Rogers

It's an adorable day in the neighborhood.

Drake responds to being booed off stage

He's laughing it off.

6 dogs found after being left to freeze on side of Long Island road

A cold-hearted mutt left six pooches to die on the side of a Long Island road as an Arctic blast walloped the region, according to police Wednesday. Two of the...

Trump impeachment hearings are fourth in American history

The first public hearings of the impeachment inquiry that aired on TV screens across the US on Wednesday marked only the fourth time in history that Congress has considered removing...

What would happen if Trump is impeached?

The Democrat-led House of Representatives is in the thick of impeachment proceedings against President Trump -- a process that will unfold in two phases. Testimony from a number of witnesses...

Why is Trump facing impeachment?

Proceedings to impeach President Trump entered the public phase Wednesday, with testimony before the House Intelligence Committee. At the heart of the issue is Trump's July 25 phone call with...

Student identified after being found dead in Washington college frat house

The Washington state college student who died at a fraternity house was identified as a 19-year-old freshman, officials said. Sam Martinez, who studied at Washington State University Pullman, was found...

Popeyes employee fired after allegedly body-slamming customer

A Popeyes employee who was arrested after he was caught on camera body-slamming a woman in the parking lot of one of the chain’s Tennessee outpost has been fired. Employee...

Venice mayor: Climate change to blame for 'apocalyptic' flooding

Venice is suffering its worst flooding in decades, with the mayor of the Italian city blaming the “apocalyptic” levels on climate change. The tide peaked at 6.14 feet shortly before...

Student body pres faces impeachment after bringing Trump Jr. to campus

The student body president of the University of Florida is facing impeachment calls for alleged misuse of funds to bring Donald Trump Jr. and presidential campaign adviser Kimberly Guilfoyle to...

Read Ambassador William Taylor's opening statement at impeachment hearing

In his opening remarks in Wednesday's first public impeachment hearings, veteran US statesman William Taylor stressed that he was "not here to take one side or the other, or to...

Grisly details surface in trial of man charged with 'depraved sex attacks' against victims ages 11 to 71

An accused rapist carried out a series of “shocking and depraved” attacks on 11 women and children -- ranging in age from 11 to 71 -- across England during a...

Japan spacecraft starts journey home from asteroid

TOKYO — A Japanese spacecraft left a distant asteroid on Wednesday, starting its yearlong journey home after successfully completing its mission to gather soil samples and data that could provide...

Rookie receiver is mystery who could decide Patriots' season

The Patriots have had a bizarre year at the receiver position. That is why Patriots coach Bill Belichick has been peppered with questions about the status of rookie receiver N'Keal...

These jobs are linked to poor heart health for women

What do female social workers, nurses, health aides and retail cashiers all have in common? According to new research, they probably have poorer heart health than women working in other...

FTC publishes guide to help influencers properly endorse products

The feds have put Instagram’s glitterati on notice. The Federal Trade Commission has published a no-nonsense guide to help social media influencers follow its rules governing product endorsements. The eight-page...

Father-daughter ballet class teaches dads how to dance

These dancing dads — and at least one mom — joined their daughters for a special one-off ballet and yoga class. Watch the adorable video filmed at E’chappe Dance Arts...

Rep. Nunes: Impeachment hearings are 'spectacle doing great damage' to US

California Rep. Devin Nunes, the House Intelligence Committee's ranking Republican, blasted the public impeachment hearings launched on Wednesday as a "televised theatrical performance staged by the Democrats" in a fiery...

Not everyone is thrilled about this 'Friends' reunion

After a decade of pleading by fans and denials by the entire cast, "Friends" creators have finally budged. Tuesday night, The Hollywood Reporter wrote that creators David Crane and Marta...

NFL 'charade'? Goodell guilt? Conflicting theories flying on Colin Kaepernick's workout

Colin Kaepernick, the social justice warrior most believe has been blackballed from the NFL, is getting his chance to prove he belongs in the league, but not on his terms....

Nike to stop selling shoes directly to Amazon

Nike will stop selling shoes directly to Amazon, ending a two-year-pilot program with the mega-retailer. The Oregon-based company says it decided to end the experiment, in which it sold products...

There may be a genetic reason that you hate vegetables

Despite your mom’s pleas, if you could never develop a taste for certain vegetables – namely broccoli and Brussels sprouts – your genetics may be to blame, new research suggests....

Muslim woman was allegedly told to remove hijab before Denver Nuggets game

A Muslim woman going to see her daughter sing the national anthem at a Denver Nuggets game was told to remove her hijab if she wanted to watch the performance,...

Corey Johnson blasts nabbing of subway churro vendor

City Council Speaker Corey Johnson on Wednesday blasted the recent caught-on-camera nabbing of a subway churro vendor, saying she should have never been placed in handcuffs. “Maybe she shouldn’t have...

Martha Stewart takes page from Trump's playbook with branded real estate

A chip off the old Trump block.

Schiff accuses Trump of abusing his power at House impeachment hearing

Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff on Wednesday opened the first public House impeachment hearing by accusing President Trump of pressuring Ukraine to launch investigations that could benefit him politically. “Earlier this...

Giant panda gets CT scan for kidney exam in Berlin

BERLIN — A Berlin zoo says a giant panda whose twin cubs have captured international attention has undergone a CT scan after veterinarians discovered one of his kidneys was smaller...

Republicans use giant signs to counter impeachment case

A picture's worth a thousand words — and the Republicans brought their share to Wednesday morning's first public impeachment hearings. A series of visual aids were set up at the...

Farting gender reveal is a sign that perhaps we’re taking this trend a little too far

This cheeky gender reveal is the grossest yet. Professional prankster Paige Ginn held nothing back as she revealed the sex of her unborn baby — with a single fart. The...

My jealous friends thin-shamed me after I lost 126 pounds

After losing more than 100 pounds, Nicole Caperilla didn't just cut out junk food from her diet — she cut out jealous friends, too. The 31-year-old says she went from...

Fiancé said Kelsey Berreth was 'never coming back' after going missing

The Colorado dad charged with killing his fiancée, Kelsey Berreth, once told a customer of his horseshoeing business that the mom of one is “never coming back” weeks after she...

19-year-old gives birth on nightclub dance floor in France

A woman’s night out on the town ended in a life-changing event when she gave birth on the dance floor. The woman, who was only identified as a 19-year-old, was...

AOC calls on Stephen Miller to resign over leaked emails

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called on senior White House aide Stephen Miller to resign after leaked emails showed he promoted stories that appeared on white nationalist websites. Some 900 emails Miller...

Model who didn't know she was pregnant gives birth in bathroom

She had no baby bump.

Highlights from Day 1 of Trump impeachment hearings

The House Intelligence Committee began its historic public hearings on the impeachment inquiry into President Trump on Wednesday, with the panel grilling a pair of veteran US diplomats. These are...

Baker Mayfield and wife have separate problems with Browns fans

Baker Mayfield and wife Emily Wilkinson apparently have a bone to pick with the Dawg Pound.

Climate change could crack open 'nuclear coffin' in Pacific

Climate change is cracking open "a nuclear tomb" filled with radioactive waste, according to a recent investigation. The Runit Dome is supposed to be holding more than three million cubic...

Shawn Mendes duets with Taylor Swift on 'Lover' remix

They're "Lovers" now.

Trump wants GOP senators to help him 'clear the air' during Erdogan sitdown

President Trump has invited a small group of Republican senators who focus on foreign policy matters to the White House for his meeting Wednesday with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan...

Oboe player dies in concert hall prior to performance

A Miami symphony oboe player died after she tumbled down a flight of stairs minutes before a season-opening concert performance, the group said. Greater Miami Symphonic Band member Janice Thomson,...

Mets bringing back Chili Davis as hitting coach

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Chili Davis received the multi-year deal he was seeking. The veteran hitting coach is returning to the Mets after agreeing Wednesday on a two-year contract with the...

Man arrested for shooting homeless men with arrows

A 22-year-old man is facing attempted murder charges for shooting arrows at a trio of vagrants in California, police said. Addae Preciado -- who authorities say is also homeless, and...

Marathon champ is not about to let pregnancy slow her down

Champion marathon runner Clara Simal has refused to stop chasing her dream despite being seven months pregnant. The 32-year-old architect from Madrid has continued to run, lift weights and stretch...

Stock market futures fall as Trump speech puts damper on trade deal hopes

US stock index futures fell on Wednesday, a day after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new record highs, as a lack of clarity on US-China trade relations from President...

Police official warns Hong Kong is on 'brink of a total breakdown'

Pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong paralyzed parts of the semi-autonomous financial hub for a third day Wednesday -- as a senior police official declared that the territory was on the...

Twisted clues reveal how Tinder date allegedly got rid of backpacker's body

The Tinder date accused of murdering Grace Millane was shown removing heavy suitcases from his hotel -- one of which was found in a shallow grave with the British backpacker's...

2 school safety agents charged with assaulting their children

A pair of veteran school safety agents were arrested for allegedly assaulting their own children in separate incidents Tuesday night, police said. Dewithe Ashley, 46, was busted around 10:30 p.m....

Man’s legs crushed in car door apparently over stolen weed

No amount of weed is worth what happened next. Watch the leg-crushing moment a disgruntled Antioch, California, man drove his car into a rival who allegedly took his marijuana. The...

Musk says Tesla will build Gigafactory 4 in 'Berlin area'

Tesla's chief executive officer Elon Musk said Tuesday the electric car maker is going to build a new vehicle factory, “Gigafactory 4,” in the “Berlin area.” Tesla had earlier said...

Killer dad Chris Watts: I feel like I killed my daughters 'twice'

The Colorado monster convicted of murdering his family feels that he killed his two young daughters “twice” -- because they survived his first attempt to smother them before he got...

Score early Black Friday savings on these wireless earbuds

Apple’s AirPods last about five hours on a single charge, or 24 (if you’re lucky) after multiple charges in their charging case. Samsung’s Galaxy Buds last about six, or 13...

Homeless man, his pet dog stabbed in subway station argument

A homeless man and his dog were stabbed in their sleep early Wednesday inside of a Manhattan subway station on one of the coldest nights of the season, police sources...

Supermodel Lily Aldridge's Italy-inspired essentials

For model Lily Aldridge, growing up in an Italian family meant “lots of gatherings filled with great food and lots of laughs.” The Victoria’s Secret Angel and Sports Illustrated cover...

Gorgeous jewelry trends to rock this fall

Fall’s enchanting harvest of sparkling snakes and golden florals Castaway to the black sand beaches of Italy, where golden riches await Worship these bold gold looks that banish the winter...

'Baywatch' star Alexandra Daddario on her new dark comedy — and her Italian family's secrets

Alexandra Daddario arrives to our cover shoot dressed in an oversized turtleneck, with Joan Didion’s “Slouching Towards Bethlehem” tucked under her arm. Her haunting blue eyes dance around the studio...

Mozzarella-making, gelato trucks and lots of bling: Italy comes to London Jewelers

Four decades ago, London Jewelers president Candy Udell spearheaded the movement within her family’s luxury bauble business to introduce Italy’s biggest jewelry names to the American market. “The Italian tradition...

St. Louis meteor was a castoff from the asteroid belt

The flaming meteor seen hurtling through the sky above St. Louis late Monday was a basketball-sized chunk of rock that broke off an asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, according...

Google plans a move in the consumer banking space

Google will soon become the next tech giant to take a stab at consumer banking. The company plans to offer checking accounts starting next year through its Google Pay digital...

Two patients diagnosed with plague in China as officials scramble to prevent outbreak

Two people in China have been diagnosed with the plague, the second time in recent months the highly contagious disease – which caused the ancient Black Death pandemic – has...

Mom of twins who died in hot car recalls husband 'screaming'

The mother of the one-year-old twins who died when they were left in the back of a hot car in the Bronx recalled this week the moment her husband told...

Michigan hunters free deer that had antlers locked together

Two deer in Michigan have a quick-thinking hunter to thank for being alive today. Hunter Mark Johnson spotted two rutting eight-point bucks in a farm field in Bowne Township with...

At this creepy death café, it's your funeral

The Death Awareness Café in Bangkok, Thailand, isn't your ordinary eatery. Customers trade in their computers for coffins, their black coffee for black bouquets and their morning scones for morgue-like...

All you need to know for Trump impeachment hearings

The House Intelligence Committee will begin public hearings on the impeachment probe into President Trump beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Capitol. How to watch The committee will stream...

RJ Barrett busts out of slump, except in one area

CHICAGO — RJ Barrett had been in a shooting tailspin recently, perhaps the overload of minutes getting to him or sharper scouting reports arriving. But Barrett blasted that slump away...

Rangers rookies put on a clinic in 3-on-3

David Quinn joked that the key to being successful in the NHL’s three-on-three overtime is “talent, because that is legit pond hockey.” But Tuesday night at the Garden, it was...

Dennis Smith's Knicks season impossibly gets worse

CHICAGO — Weaving Dennis Smith Jr. back into the mix would seem a case of taking a step back to move two steps forward. That’s how it played out Tuesday...

Dustin Pedroia not ready to retire

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Dustin Pedroia is hoping to return to the Boston Red Sox next year after playing in just nine games during the past two seasons because of his...

This is the Yankees' dream Miguel Andujar scenario

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Will Miguel Andujar be the 2020 Yankees’ odd man out? Or will he serve as the sequel to DJ LeMahieu, carrying his powerful bat across multiple positions?...

Nets playing coy when it comes to Caris LeVert's injury

SALT LAKE CITY — The Nets are still being coy about Caris LeVert’s thumb injury. The young wing didn’t play in Tuesday’s 119-114 loss to the Jazz, and his status...

Nikki Haley keeps door open for 2024 presidential run

Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley left the door open to running for the White House in 2024 after vowing to stump across the country to help...

Caretaker accused of killing 4-year-old in 'horrific' case of child abuse

Some of the evidence of abuse included bite marks, open wounds, cigarette burns, puncture wounds, and signs of malnourishment, the district attorney said.

Rangers expect to get top center back soon

As Mika Zibanejad’s upper-body/neck injury lingers, the Rangers remain optimistic he will be returning to the lineup soon. The top-line center missed a seventh straight game Tuesday night, when his...

Fighter dubbed 'Popeye' for freakish biceps trains with 'Russian Hulk'

The Russian MMA fighter dubbed "Popeye" because of his enormous biceps has been training for his next battle with another fighter known as the "Russian Hulk." Kirill Tereshin, 23, posted...

CM Punk joins ‘WWE Backstage’

CM Punk is once again associated with WWE. The former WWE champion, whose real name is Phil Brooks, made a surprise appearance to close the “WWE Backstage” studio show on...

Queens bootlegger busted with $36K worth of booze in Massachusetts

It's illegal in the state to transport more than three gallons of liquor without a permit, cops said.

Andrea Bocelli: ‘Absurd’ to shun opera legend Domingo

“I am still appalled at what happened to this incredible artist,” Bocelli said. He is the most prominent artist to speak out on the Spanish opera star’s behalf

What Mets could be looking at for center-field upgrade

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Mets are working from a short list in their attempt to upgrade defensively in center field for next season. To start, the free-agent market is largely...

YouTube mom accused of abusing her children dies

She was indicted in March for pepper-spraying her children and forcing them to take ice baths.

Sarah Palin dishes on her divorce plans, says marriage isn't 'over, over'

The former Alaska governor and onetime vice presidential hopeful got the lawyer's message almost three months before her hubby Todd Palin filed for divorce.

Pennsylvania high school senior plunges to death from hiking trail

A Catholic high school student from Pennsylvania died over the weekend from a fall during a hike in the Poconos, reports said. Luke DePiano, 17, who attended Archbishop Carroll in...

Nets blow huge lead in heartbreaking loss

SALT LAKE CITY — The Nets’ non-effort Sunday in Phoenix was an embarrassment. Their loss Tuesday in Utah was a heartbreaker. Brooklyn fixed its first-quarter woes, shored up its defense...