January 6, 2020
Knicks star is over crushing Lakers breakup
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — It has worked out for Julius Randle, but it will always be bittersweet. After four seasons loving life as a Laker with a career trending upward,...
Pat Sajak's daughter Maggie appears as 'Wheel of Fortune’ letter-turner
Vanna White is teaming up with a new Sajak.
Why Caris LeVert's benching is already over
ORLANDO, Fla. — One game after making his return to the floor, the Nets’ Caris LeVert sat out Monday’s loss. But it was a planned precaution, with the guard expected...
Ex-Marine sex offender breached Trump airport checkpoints with fake badge
A man who was dishonorably discharged from the Marines after a sex crimes conviction got past two security checkpoints at a Florida airport — around the time President Trump was...
Avalanche stud rookie adjusting to fame while taking NHL by storm
The day after signing his first professional contract last season, Avalanche rookie Cale Makar became the first defenseman in history to score a playoff goal in his NHL debut. It...
The NFL is on doorstep of new quarterback hierarchy
There was a passing of the torch in the NFL this weekend, an unexpected but significant occurrence that could usher the league into a new era of quarterbacks. A cynic...
One of the biggest questions Matt Rhule will face from Giants
An early question the Giants will hit Matt Rhule with Tuesday when they interview him for their head-coaching vacancy — a vacancy he is the favorite to fill: What will...
Texas woman claimed her slain friend's baby was her child
A Texas woman charged in the kidnapping of her childhood friend who was later found dead was trying to pass the woman's newborn baby off as her own child, a...
Seagram Building's Pool Lounge reopening after renovations
Change is afoot at the Pool Lounge, the glam, mezzanine-level bar overlooking the Pool restaurant in the Seagram Building.
Joel Embiid's disgusting finger injury 'nearly' makes Ben Simmons throw up
PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid's left ring finger looked like the top of a used bendy drinking straw, grotesquely overlapping his pinkie to the point that it seemed he had his...
Landlords quietly cheer as Durst wins test case against Amazon
Manhattan landlords privately cheered Monday’s court decision that Amazon must pay damages to the Durst Organization — but wouldn’t say so on the record.
Benjamin Steakhouse signs lease for new Manhattan location
It’s out with the old beef, in with the new. Benjamin Steakhouse has signed a lease for nearly 5,000 square feet on two floors plus the basement at 44 W....
Instagram influencer ordered to pay ex $154K for claiming he spread STDs
A social media influencer was ordered to pay $154,000 to her ex-boyfriend after a Canadian judge found she spread rumors online about him infecting his partners with sexually transmitted diseases....
Consumer Electronics Show under fire for featuring Ivanka Trump
The world’s largest consumer technology show kicks off Tuesday in Las Vegas with a controversial appearance by Ivanka Trump, who’s getting heat for taking center stage despite her lack of...
Meet 'Capitalist Man' - the performance artist kicked out of Art Basel
Standing in front of me is a lanky guy in white pants, white shoes, white shirt and a blue blazer adorned with large white stars that belong on a flag....
The Knicks' Marcus Morris trade predicament is extra painful
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — He has become the most reliable Knick, in addition to the most productive one. It isn’t just that Marcus Morris is having the best year of...
Second Avenue is going through big change thanks to more mass transit
Demolition of the Third Avenue El in the 1950s paved the way for replacing many of the corridor’s 19th Century tenements with blocks and blocks of modern “luxury” apartment buildings....
Islanders tame NHL's best offense for skid-ending win
The Islanders tamed the NHL’s highest-scoring offense Monday night, then snapped their own scoring drought just in time. Anders Lee scored on a third-period rush, tallying the Islanders’ first goal...
Nets collapse again in costly loss to Magic
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Nets have become allergic to the fourth quarter, and they conjured up another late collapse against the Magic. The Nets blew a lead in the final...
Popular Puerto Rican landmark, Punta Ventana, destroyed in earthquake
A popular coastal rock formation in Puerto Rico shaped like a round window, known as Punta Ventana, was destroyed Monday in an earthquake that shook the island. The destruction of...
Hunter kills mountain lion after it 'partially consumed' pet dog
Pet owners in an Idaho town may be able to rest easy. A hunter killed a mountain lion that “attacked and partially consumed” a pet dog near Cascade, Idaho, on Jan. 3....
Red Sox suspend clubhouse attendant accused of raping teen boy
CONCORD, N.H. — One of two men charged with repeatedly raping a teenage boy at New Hampshire’s youth detention center in the late 1990s went on to work as a...
Hannah Ann Sluss from 'The Bachelor': 9 things to know
With 30 contestants hoping to steal Peter Weber's heart on Season 24 of "The Bachelor," it's only a matter of time until we get to know the ladies that catch...
Another major US dairy, Borden, seeks bankruptcy protection
The U.S. dairy industry, the largest in the world, is under severe pressure as the consumption habits of Americans shift. Borden Dairy Co. filed for bankruptcy protection, the second major...
Graffiti artist 'Penis Man' goes viral after local news report
A vulgar graffiti artist in Arizona has shot to internet fame, thanks in part to a viral local television report about the tag. The unnamed vandal has been scrawling the...
Promotion of Henrik Lundqvist's heir apparent could cause problems
Tuesday’s match at the Garden represents the first game of the second half of the season, but it seems more like Game 1 of 2020-21 — and beyond — for...
Kaepernick's disgraceful, ridiculous 'racial' lens on Soleimani slay
In the torrent of idiotic commentary unleashed by the killing of Qassem Soleimani, Colin Kaepernick’s deserves a place of honor. The NFL washout and Nike persona who makes sure the...
De Blasio says 'common sense,' not data, justifies e-bike crackdown
Mayor Bill de Blasio declared Monday that the city's crackdown on delivery workers riding e-bikes is based on "common sense" -- regardless of whether data shows them to be dangerous....
Chelsea Clinton made $9M since 2011 from corporate board position: report
Chelsea Clinton raked in around $9 million since 2011 for her work on the board of an internet investment firm controlled by a pal of her mom's, a report said...
Where Mets' roller-coaster offseason could go from here
Time to take down your holiday lights and quit it with the hall-decked Hot Stove jokes like the Yankees receiving an ultra-pricey lump of Cole in their stockings (credit Scott...
Appeasement or war? Trump proves the Iran 'experts' wrong again
In 2015, as the debate over President Barack Obama’s proposed nuclear accord with the Iranian regime roiled the nation, mainstream reporters insisted there were only two choices: the deal or...
Driver shoots two kids who threw snowballs at his car: cops
A Wisconsin driver flipped out at children pelting his car with snowballs -- and shot two of them, police said Monday. The victims, a 12-year-old girl and 13-year-old boy, were...
The only way Giants will consider embattled Jason Garrett
The only way the Giants will consider Jason Garrett for their head coaching job is if Matt Rhule fumbles his interview with the team on Tuesday. That's according to The...
Cuomo, de Blasio see the light on the lunatic new bail law
Hey, have you heard the one about the two blind hogs who found the same acorn — at the same time? Mayor Bill de Blasio, say hello to Gov. Andrew...
De Blasio admits he intervened in case of accused anti-Semitic attacker
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday admitted to intervening in the prosecution of an accused anti-Semitic attacker, but claimed it had nothing to do with negative publicity about bail reform....
E. Jean Carroll argues NY courts still have jurisdiction over Trump suit
President Donald Trump rape accuser E. Jean Carroll says her New York defamation lawsuit against him should stand — even though he claims he doesn't live here anymore, according to...
De Blasio waffles on presidential endorsement — again
Mayor de Blasio is hedging his bets on a presidential endorsement — again. Hizzoner famously flubbed his 2016 nod by twisting in the wind for months before ultimately supporting Hillary Clinton. The...
ABC's of American democracy for AOC
"Democrats can be too big of a tent,” sighs Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in a New York magazine profile. Asked what role she might play in Congress under a President Joe...
Bus in fatal Pennsylvania Turnpike pile-up had no passenger seatbelts
The tour bus in which three New Yorkers were ejected to their deaths in a Pennsylvania crash Sunday had no passenger seatbelts, federal investigators revealed on Monday. Bus driver Shuang...
Noah Dobson's rides with Islanders vet prepared him for long-awaited shot
Noah Dobson spent the first three months of his NHL career bouncing in and, more often, out of the Islanders lineup. They had their six defensemen set, and it usually...
Enough with the ridiculous World War III talk
On social media, #WWIII, #WorldWar3 and #FranzFerdinand are trending as newspapers and cable channels parade experts warning that last week’s takedown of Iranian terror chief Qassem Soleimani has made the...
Another city-government background-check scandal
Timely investigations might not have uncovered now-fired Department of Education staffer David Hay’s alleged pedophilia, but his case exposes some pretty major holes in the city’s vetting of new hires....
Alex Trebek challenges John Lewis: Let’s survive cancer in 2020
Alex Trebek has a message of support for Congressman John Lewis as both fight pancreatic cancer. “We’re starting a new year, and let’s see if we can’t both complete the...
Dominant reliever remains intriguing final step for Yankees
Time to take down your holiday lights and quit it with the hall-decked Hot Stove jokes like the Yankees receiving an ultra-pricey lump of Cole in their stockings (credit Scott...
Marianne Williamson for the angels and other commentary
Iconoclast: Marianne for the Angels Once upon a time, The Week’s Matthew Walther “knew” how the 2020 election would end: “Dark Lord” Donald Trump would face off against Marianne Williamson,...
Ikea will pay $46M to parents of tot killed in dresser tip-over
Ikea has reached a $46 million settlement with the parents of a 2-year-old California boy who died when one of its dressers tipped over onto him in 2017, according to...
Liberty to hire Lynx assistant as next coach
Lynx assistant coach Walt Hopkins will be hired as the next head coach of the Liberty, a person familiar with the situation told the Associated Press. The Liberty have scheduled...
Meet Victoria Fuller, the controversial ‘Bachelor’ 2020 contestant
The first episode of Peter Weber's season of "The Bachelor" has yet to premiere, but Bachelor Nation is already digging up dirt about the contestants — and we might just...
Here's the box allegedly used to smuggle Carlos Ghosn out of Japan
This is the box -- complete with freshly drilled air holes -- that ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn allegedly used to smuggle himself out of Japan. Ghosn had been out on...
Giants' coaching search is in do-or-die mode
It never did sit right with Giants fans, former players and ownership when Bill Parcells hitched his star to Jerry Jones’ Cowboys. The Giants dodged a bullet when Parcells failed...
How this mom of two lost 140 pounds on the keto diet
Keto doesn’t have to be so serious. That's the premise behind the new cookbook, “The Dirty, Lazy, Keto Cookbook” (Adams Media), out Tuesday. It features 100 recipes by Stephanie Laska,...
Ackman's hedge fund back in a big way with 58 percent return
After four straight years of losses, Bill Ackman is back in the black. The corporate cage-rattler — whose multiyear woes have included a botched bet on pharma giant Valeant and...
City workers flaunt placard abuse on first day of crackdown
The first day of the city’s placard crackdown was more of a letdown — with city workers openly flouting the rules as enforcement agents turned a blind eye. Cops were...
Wanted behind barbells: Iowa fugitive found at Planet Fitness in Vermont
He went from behind bars to lifting barbells. A fugitive was found at a Planet Fitness in Vermont after fleeing an Iowa correctional facility, according to a report. Michael Thomas...
Fires rage in Australia and Steve Irwin's kin saves animals
"With so many devastating fires within Australia, my heart breaks for the people and wildlife who have lost so much," she writes.
Long Island animal shelter stole man's dog, adopted it out: lawsuit
A Long Island man claims a local dog shelter that took in his lost Belgian Malinois refused to give it back -- and then adopted it out to another family,...
Leaked draft letter contradicts Pentagon on US withdrawal from Iraq
The American military appeared to inform Iraqi officials Monday that it was pulling out of the country with the leak of an unsigned letter drafted by the Marine general at...
A scientist and a doctor lost a combined 170 pounds — here's how they did it
Jae Rivera, 25, put on 20 pounds per year during her four years of high school. “A typical day would have been a bowl of cereal, cookies, cappuccinos and Chex...
Cuomo agrees with GOP, de Blasio that changes needed to new bail law
Gov. Cuomo, for the first time, is agreeing with Republicans and Mayor de Blasio that “changes” need to be made to the new bail laws, which went into effect Jan....
High Times may focus on cannabis distribution under new CEO
The financially troubled owner of stoner magazine High Times has replaced its Hollywood CEO after less than a year on the job. High Times Holdings, in an SEC filing on...
Hypocritical celebs didn't follow Ricky Gervais' advice at Golden Globes
Ricky Gervais, in his note-perfect opening monologue, warned Hollywood not to: get political in their speeches, moralize when the room was filled with “perverts” who wouldn’t even laugh at his...
How this sugar addict lost 175 lbs. — and now helps other overeaters
Molly Carmel began stealing and hiding food around age 4. “If I was going to an amusement park, I was more excited to get a churro than go on rides,”...
Man shot at Bronx NYCHA housing project
A man was shot Monday at a NYCHA housing project in the Bronx, and police are investigating whether it was the result of a dispute between two building employees, cops...
Man busted for mailing fake anthrax to Manhattan bar that kicked him out
The feds have busted a Canadian man for mailing an envelope containing white powder and a note indicating it was anthrax to a Manhattan bar, authorities said Monday. "Its [sic]...
Hear me out: 'Cats' is the next 'Rocky Horror Picture Show'
Seeing it was the most fun I've had at a movie in years.
Christian Bale in talks for Marvel’s ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’
Christian Bale is in talks to join Marvel’s Thor: Love & Thunder which Taika Waititi is directing for Disney. Bale’s previous streak in a comic book movie was Warner Bros.’...
Amazon owes as much as $21M over soured NYC skyscraper deal: judge
Pay up, Jeff Bezos! Amazon breached a letter-of-intent to lease a big chunk of space at the Durst Organization’s 1133 Sixth Ave. back in 2014, a Manhattan Supreme Court judge...
Astrophysicist claims to have invented time machine
Time travel may soon be possible, according to an astrophysicist who believes he's worked out a way to build a time machine. Professor Ron Mallett from the University of Connecticut...
Soldier, 23, IDed as al-Shabaab terror attack victim
A 23-year-old Army soldier from suburban Chicago was among the three Americans killed when terrorists attacked a military base in Kenya over the weekend, his family confirmed on Monday. The...
J.J. Watt reacts to soccer star fiancée being traded to Chicago
J.J. Watt and fiancée Kealia Ohai's exciting weekend didn't end with the Texans' wild-card win over the Bills on Saturday. On Monday, the Houston Dash announced it traded Ohai, a forward,...
Moon lost magnetic field 1B years ago after 'internal dynamo' ended, study finds
The Moon likely lost its magnetic field after an internal dynamo stopped firing 1 billion years ago, according to a new study. The research, published in Science Advances, looks at...
City won't refund drivers impacted by Y2K-like parking meter glitch
The city won't toss tickets given to drivers while its parking meters can't take credit cards due to a Y2K-like bug, officials said Monday. A spokeswoman for the Department of...
West Virginia vs. Oklahoma St.: Points won't come easy
West Virginia has been known for its pressing style and fouling a bunch as a result. But the Mountaineers have gone with a different look this year that is built...
How Tua Tagovailoa's NFL draft decision helps Giants
The Giants didn't Tank for Tua, but they should be happy all the same that the Alabama star declared for the 2020 NFL Draft on Monday. Tua Tagovailoa's decision makes...
91-year-old LI woman may have been coached in 'I want to live' video
Wrenching video showing a 91-year-old Long Island woman mouthing she wants to live amid a pull-the-plug court battle suggests she was being coached at the time, a court evaluator said...
Instagram-obsessed tourists reportedly overwhelming village that inspired 'Frozen'
They just can’t “let it go.” Tourists to the tiny Austrian village of Hallstatt are reportedly overwhelming the community with their sheer numbers. The charming hamlet believed to have inspired...
NJ beach to build sand dunes with 2,000 old Christmas trees
One New Jersey beach will be extra festive this summer – thanks to dunes made in part from discarded Christmas trees. Island Beach State Park in Ocean County has gotten...
Scientists think they spotted active volcanoes on Venus
Our Solar System is filled with interesting worlds that mankind has yet to fully explore. Venus, which is closer to the Sun than Earth but not as close as the...
Small margin of Americans back Trump's strike on Iranian military leader
Americans by a small margin support President Trump's decision to take out Iran's top military commander, Qassem Soleimani, in a drone strike, but a majority believe the attack makes further...
Anti-Semitic hate crimes spiked by more than 25 percent in 2019
Murders, assaults, robberies, shootings and hate crimes all rose last year, Mayor de Blasio and NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea revealed Monday — even as they touted “record low” crime in...
UK's most prolific rapist gets life for assaulting more than 100 men
The most prolific rapist in British history was jailed for life Monday after he was convicted of attacking and filming more than 100 straight men whom he left comatose with...
Homeless woman busted with loaded handgun in movie theater parking lot
A homeless woman was busted on Long Island after cops found a handgun loaded with armor-piercing bullets, extra ammo, a ski mask and burglar tools in her car, Nassau County...
Husband of top aide to Speaker Heastie hit with coke charges
The husband of a top aide to state Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie was busted at JFK airport Monday on cocaine trafficking charges, officials said. Orlando Dennis, a 31-year-old truck driver...
Saints fans turned on refs in trash-throwing debacle
New Orleans Saints fans took their disdain for NFL referees to an unseemly level. After last year's controversial NFC Championship Game loss at home against the Rams, Saints fans were...
'Doomsday cult' mom of missing kids believes she's a god: court docs
The doomsday cult member whose two kids are missing believed that she was a god, warning her late husband that she would kill him if he interfered with her preparations...
Cellino & Barnes are finally breaking up
Personal injury lawyers Cellino & Barnes are finally going to split up and open their own separate law firms, according to new court papers. But the fate of their famous...
Who is Madison Prewett? Meet 'The Bachelor' contestant vying for Peter Weber
She's also a game show winner and MVP basketball player.
Tua Tagovailoa now becomes ultimate draft gamble
Tua Tagovailoa was one of the greatest quarterbacks in college football history. When healthy, the Alabama star was long projected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NFL...
Coca-Cola truck crashes into Pennsylvania home
A tractor-trailer hauling Coca-Cola had a less-than-refreshing run-in with a home in Pennsylvania, to put it flatly. Police and fire officials in Quakertown, Penn., responded to the scene of the...
Brits emit more CO2 in two weeks than some people in Africa emit in a year
LONDON — The average British person will pump out more carbon emissions in two weeks than a citizen in any of seven African nations will emit in an entire year,...
Anthropologie offers extra 40% off clearance items during Winter Tag Sale
Anthropologie’s Winter Tag Sale is here, giving shoppers some major deals on clothing, shoes, jewelry, and more. During the event, shoppers can take an extra 40% off sale items. But...
I lost my job after complaining about company giving BBQ sauce as holiday gift
A Canadian man says he was fired from his job after beefing about receiving a $6 bottle of barbecue sauce as a holiday gift, according to a report. Hussien Mehaidli,...
Mike McCarthy's rebirth after messy Aaron Rodgers-Packers divorce
New decade, new team for Mike McCarthy. Hours after the Cowboys officially parted ways with Jason Garrett following nine-plus seasons, news emerged Monday the team would hire McCarthy as the...
St. John's legend hired by Mets to manage Brooklyn Cyclones
Ed Blankmeyer has sent more than 100 players to the professional ranks and now he will be joining them. The legendary St. John’s baseball coach has agreed to a contract...
Collusion in Paradise? 'Bachelor' couple in $1 million DraftKings scandal
A "Bachelor in Paradise" power couple is the subject of a fantasy football collusion scandal after former "Bachelor" contestant Jade Roper Tolbert won $1 million in DraftKings' Milly Maker tournament...
Three victims launched into roadway during fatal Pennsylvania crash
The New York-to-Ohio bus at the center of a massive Pennsylvania pile-up that left five people dead — including a 9-year-old Brooklyn girl — was hit with such force that...
Mexican cartel doctor who allegedly tortured DEA agent now runs taco shop
Dr. Humberto Alvarez Machain was part of the group that kidnapped, tortured and eventually murdered DEA Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena in 1985.
Most Americans believe they'll reach their financial goals by 2030
A new decade is a time for new resolutions and seven in 10 Americans are optimistic they’ll achieve their financial goals by 2030, according to a new survey. From buying...
Gov. Andrew Cuomo helps save passenger from vehicle that tipped over
Gov. Cuomo saved a struggling passenger from a car that tipped over sideways following an accident on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway Monday.
Listen to Episode 21 of 'Gang's All Here': Divisional Round Preview, Brady's Future feat. Warren Moon
The Jets are done, but the NFL playoffs are just heating up. Brian Costello opens the newest episode of the "Gang's All Here" podcast addressing a few Jets nuggets, including...
Giants podcast: Latest on the coaching search
The Giants' season might be over, but the search for a head coach to replace Pat Shurmur is getting intense. Jimmy Failla and I open the newest episode of the...
US sends veteran firefighters to battle Australia wildfires
LOS ANGELES — A crew of 20 veteran firefighters based in California will head to Australia on Monday to help battle the country’s out-of-control wildfires that have killed at least...
'FBI: Most Wanted' star Kellan Lutz dishes on NYC living, fatherhood
"I’ve never done a long show like this,” he says of his first broadcast series.
McDonald's hard-partying culture in new CEO's crosshairs
McDonald's honchos have long partied and gotten cozy with other employees — and the burger chain's new boss isn't lovin' it, a new report says. Top Golden Arches executives used...
Andrew Cuomo pitches Penn Station plan that includes taking over part of MSG
Andrew Cuomo is looking to expand Midtown's run-down Penn Station transit hub, saying Monday he's even considering demolishing part of MSG.
Andy Richter shares MRI of pal's pug — social media freaks out
Pugs are bug-eyed on the inside, too. A "horrifying" MRI scan of a pug, which shows its peepers bulging from the inside out, has racked up over 132,000 likes since...
Driver lured seagulls with food before running them over
Detectives in Maryland are looking for a motorist who cruelly mowed down 10 seagulls after luring the birds to a parking lot with popcorn.
LeBron James spares Knicks more David Fizdale firing abuse
LOS ANGELES — For a change, LeBron James laid off the Knicks’ front office. Several hours after Clippers coach Doc Rivers ripped the Knicks brass at Staples Center for their...
Scientists in Britain are trying to make gray squirrels extinct
Gray squirrels are facing extermination in Britain — through genetic engineering. The woodland pest is being targeted by the scientists who cloned Dolly the sheep. They want to implant a...
Insider Q&A: How YouTube decides what to ban
SAN FRANCISCO — Matt Halprin, the global head of trust and safety for YouTube, has a tough job: He oversees the teams that decide what is allowed and what should...
Ilhan Omar's ex-husband already remarried — 37 days after divorce
That was quick! Rep. Ilhan Omar’s ex-husband has remarried — just 37 days after their divorce was finalized, according to a report Monday. Ahmed Hirsi, the father of Omar’s three...
'Signal meltdown' causes significant delays on eight subway lines
Eight subway lines ground to a halt in a transit meltdown Monday -- with signal problems causing headaches for morning commuters fresh off holiday breaks. Transit officials on Twitter blamed...
Mark Geragos allegedly told Michael Avenatti he 'crossed a line' with Nike
Celeb attorney Mark Geragos tried to warn Michael Avenatti he was walking on thin ice in negotiations with Nike that brought about his prosecution for blackmail, according to court papers....
Cyprus president will pardon teen who lied about gang rape if she gets jail time
The British teen convicted in Cyprus for lying about being gang-raped by a group of Israeli tourists will be pardoned by the country’s president if she is sentenced to jail...
Carnival couple flung after ride breaks in this terrifying video
This carnival was no picnic. A fair ride accident was caught on camera in Antipolo, Philippines, when the Spiral Jet ride’s arm broke mid-flight, sending the gondola to the ground....
Family rescued from Australian bushfires after 6 days trapped in cinema
"We got here and it felt like a death trap," mom Meaghan Wegg told CNN.
Exorcisms, orgasms and psychics: A first look at Gwyneth Paltrow's 'The Goop Lab'
Gwyneth is getting intimate.
Iran officials hint at possible attacks on Trump properties
Senior Iranian officials are using Twitter to hint at threats against President Trump’s properties -- including his Mar-a-lago resort in Florida and Trump Tower in Manhattan
18-year-old charged in slaying of NJ deli owner over tip jar
A New Jersey teenager has been charged with murdering a father-of-five deli owner -- who'd just chased him out of the store for allegedly swiping a tip jar, according to...
Tua Tagovailoa enters NFL Draft after storied Alabama career
Tua Tagovailoa is turning pro. Alabama’s star quarterback announced Monday that he would forego his senior season and enter the 2020 NFL Draft, following Tagovailoa’s hip surgery for a season-ending...
Golden Globes tank in early ratings, on track for eight-year low
It could be the smallest Golden Globes television audience since 2012.
'The New Mutants' trailer brings horror to the X-Men's world
The X-Men spin-off has been in the works for five years.
Laughing chicken 'clucks' it up at farmer's joke
What an "egg"-cellent reaction! Watch as Elliot Day from Erwin, North Carolina, records himself telling his chicken one of the oldest jokes in the book. "Why did the chicken cross...
Oscar Mayer is hiring people to drive Wienermobile across US
Are you a recent college graduate? Are you motivated to enter the job market? Can you drive a 27-foot-long hot dog on wheels? If the answer to those questions is...
Mom beat man with pipe for trying to kiss her 9-year-old daughter: cops
An enraged mother in Pennsylvania took matters into her own hands and beat a man with a metal pipe for allegedly trying to kiss her 9-year-old daughter, police said. Vigilante...
'They' named Word of the Decade by American linguists
"They" is the Word of the Decade, say linguists at the American Dialect Society. The personal pronoun employed by "nonbinary" individuals, meaning they identify as neither male nor female, was...
Bolton willing to testify in Trump’s impeachment trial
John Bolton, who clashed with Trump administration officials over withholding aide to Ukraine, said he would testify if subpoenaed during the Senate trial.
Flight attendant breaks ankle in 7 places after severe turbulence
This airline worker might have had one of the worst trips ever. While working on a flight from Cuba to Manchester, the attendant broke her ankle in seven places when...
Andrade wants more than following WWE legends' footsteps
Andrade sees the similarities already. Now he wants one more. The WWE United States champion speaks with reverence about Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero. Andrade notes, like them, he began...
Ryan Tannehill's wife Lauren posts playoff note: 'Waited a long time for this'
No one is more excited about Ryan Tannehill's postseason run than his wife.
Long Island woman arrested for leaving a toddler in scalding bath
A 19-year-old Long Island woman was arrested Sunday for leaving a toddler she was babysitting in a scalding hot bath that burned 20 percent of the child's body.
Death toll rises from Australia's raging bushfires
The death toll from Australia's raging bushfires rose to 25 Monday as the prime minister pledged an additional $1.4 billion for recovery efforts. Officials discovered a body believed to be...
Julián Castro endorses Elizabeth Warren ahead of critical Iowa caucuses
Julián Castro announced Monday that he is endorsing Elizabeth Warren in the 2020 Democratic primary, just four days after suspending his own campaign. The former housing and urban development secretary,...
'Pathetic' meltdown by tennis star: Spitting, racket-smashing
French tennis star Benoit Paire is in the limelight for all the wrong reasons following an ugly mid-game outburst on Sunday. In a match against Serbia’s Dusan Lajovic, Paire lost...
It's Matt Rhule or bust for Giants now
There is a clear front-runner for the Giants’ head coaching job, even though he hasn’t yet interviewed for the position. If Matt Rhule is not signed by the end of...
NASA astronaut in space has blood clot treated by doctor on Earth
When NASA sends astronauts to the International Space Station, they’re always in tip-top shape. That’s a pretty significant requirement since there’s really no way to treat most emergency medical conditions...
Wild pig went totally ‘HAM’ at a gas station
This pig went hog-wild. Two people were injured at a gas station in Sultanpur, India, when a wild pig charged several people. Security camera footage of the animal attack shows...
Trump insists Iran will 'NEVER' have a nuclear weapon
President Trump declared that Iran will not become a nuclear power in an all-caps tweet on Monday, a day after Tehran announced that it will no longer observe limitations set...
NYCFC hires new coach from Norway
NYCFC has found its next head coach. After parting ways with Domenec Torrent in November, the club announced in a press release Monday that former Celtic FC manager Ronny Deila...
Jerry Jones sleepover sealed Cowboys coaching hire
The sleepover sealed it. Less than 24 hours after parting ways with longtime coach Jason Garrett, the Cowboys have reportedly found a replacement after agreeing to terms with former Packers...
The state most sickened by the flu
Heads up, Georgia residents: A newly released report says the Peach State is the sickest in the nation — in terms of the flu, at least. The report released by...
Avant-garde posters unveiled ahead of Tokyo Olympics
The Summer Olympics begin on July 24.
Australian bushfires spark knitting frenzy around the globe
Knitting needles are clicking furiously around the world to create hundreds of protective pouches and blankets for native wildlife made homeless by Australian wildfires that have razed large swathes of...
These earbuds give AirPods a run for their money—and they’re over 70% off
So what if Bella Hadid is trying to make wired earphones cool again? The growing ubiquity of wireless earbuds is already a clear sign that their wired counterparts should be...
JetBlue to become first carbon-neutral US airline
JetBlue announced plans Monday to become the first major US carrier to go carbon-neutral amid growing concerns about the industry’s contributions to climate change.
Terrifying video shows wheel coming off Air Canada plane during takeoff
Gear up – flaming wheel down.
Man arrested after mountain lions found eating bodies on Arizona trail
Daylan Jacob Thorton was identified last week as a person of interest in an investigation into the human remains found in Pima Canyon.
LI man charged for shooting at cop while fleeing crash scene
Long Island man Leroy Jones was busted for shooting at a cop two weeks ago while trying to flee the scene of a car crash, Suffolk County police said.
Killed Iranian general's body flies coach back to Iran
The remains of Qassem Soleimani, the Iranian military commander killed in a US drone strike, were apparently placed in a cardboard box and flown out of Iraq across rows of...
Entire species of marsupial may have been wiped out in Australia bushfires
The populations of two native species are under threat as fires ravage their habitats on Kangaroo Island, off the country's southern coast.
Jho Low claims he wasn't 'mastermind' of 1MDB scam
Fugitive financier Jho Low claims he wasn't the brains behind Malaysia's massive 1MDB scam as he continues to hide from authorities who want him in handcuffs.
Cowboys replace Jason Garrett and blow up NFL coaching carousel
The Cowboys didn't waste any time filling Jason Garrett's job. Fox Sports reported on Monday that Mike McCarthy will be hired as the team's next head coach, one day after...
'Aliens exist' says UK's first astronaut
The truth is definitely out there, and maybe even here on Earth, according to Great Britain's first astronaut. "Aliens exist," Helen Sharman, 56, who flew to Soviet space station Mir...
What title-game bettors can learn from SEC's bowl record
Time to mark the one-week countdown to next Monday’s much-anticipated college football national championship blockbuster matching LSU and Clemson. LSU will likely sit near -5 to -5 ¹/₂-point favorites through...
GOP voters want Ivanka, Don Jr. to run for president in 2024: poll
Two of President Trump's children, Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr., are among the top four Republicans being considered by GOP voters as the party's nominee in the 2024 presidential...
Thailand opens 2 full-time cannabis oil clinics
NONTHABURI, Thailand — Thailand on Monday opened its first two full-time clinics dispensing cannabis oil for medical treatment, a step forward in the government’s policy of promoting the licensed use...
'Human Ken doll' comes out as trans: 'I've always felt like Barbie'
"I'm known as Ken but inside I've always felt like Barbie."
Robert Kraft's nightmare Tom Brady scenario very much in play
Robert Kraft has a suggestion for Tom Brady about his increasingly uncertain future in New England. "My hope and prayer is number one, he play for the Patriots. Or number...
Rangers call up highly touted goalie prospect
Igor Shesterkin has arrived. The Rangers called up their 24-year-old goalie prospect from AHL Hartford Monday morning, and he will start the Rangers' game against the Avalanche Tuesday night at...
Jason Garrett's firing exposed Cowboys' real 'dysfunction:' Troy Aikman
It was a painful week for everyone involved with the Cowboys. In trying to make Jason Garrett's firing as respectful as possible, the team and coach instead became laughingstocks during...
'This s--t has to stop': 1-year-old in Dallas killed in 'targeted' shooting
A 1-year-old Dallas boy was struck and killed in a targeted shooting, prompting the city's fed-up top cop to beg, "This s--t has to stop." The child, identified as Rory...
Cowboys' bizarre coaching saga includes Jeff Fisher phone call
The Dallas Cowboys' bizarre coaching saga includes interest in a coach who's been out of the league for three years. The Cowboys, who finally formally fired Jason Garrett on Sunday...
Amy Kennedy announces House bid against party-switcher Van Drew
“Too many of our leaders have lost their moral compass,” Kennedy said in her campaign announcement video.
Oklahoma couple accused of murdering teen as ‘payback’ for STD
A twisted couple in Oklahoma has been charged with murdering a 17-year-old girl as “payback” over a sexually transmitted disease, court documents show. Andrew Hall, 30, and Cheyenne Blalock, 17,...
70-year-old killed after she fell between subway cars
A woman was killed early Monday when she fell onto the tracks while trying to move between subway cars, cops said. The unidentified straphanger, who police believe was in her...
Carlos Ghosn exploited security loophole at Japanese airport: report
Japanese officials have tightened immigration measures after ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn slipped through authorities’ fingers in a Hollywood-style escape.
Puerto Rico hit by 5.8-magnitude earthquake
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Puerto Rico early Monday morning, causing power outages and damage to homes, according to the US Geological Survey.
The hottest couples on the Golden Globes red carpet
It's date night in Hollywood! Now that the 2020 Golden Globes have honored the best in film and television, it's time to celebrate the night's style. From Priyanka Chopra and...
Japanese sushi magnate spends $1.8 million on huge tuna
This tuna was off the scales. Self-described “Tuna King” Kiyoshi Kimura on Sunday forked over 193 million yen -- roughly $1.8 million -- for a 608-pound bluefin tuna at Tokyo’s...
Judge Judy endorses Bloomberg for president
Judge Judy has endorsed Mike Bloomberg for president. In a 30-second ad released Monday, the daytime TV judge spoke of the 2020 hopeful's character and experience.
Who were the best-dressed celebs at the Golden Globes?
The stars brought the glamour on the red carpet at the 2020 Golden Globes, and the fashion was all over the map. With bold colors, statement sleeves and daring necklines...
Breast actress awards: Stars let it all hang out at Golden Globes
It is called the Golden Globes, after all.
Bedbugs intentionally released into Pennsylvania Walmart
It's a crime they're itching to solve. Police in Pennsylvania believe someone deliberately infested a Walmart with blood-sucking bedbugs. The parasitic insects were first found last Thursday crawling inside a...
Iran mourns top general after missile-strike death
The daughter of slain Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani told a crowd at his funeral in Tehran that the United States face a “dark day” for his missile-strike death.
The biggest snubs and surprises of the Golden Globes
Nothing ever goes as planned or expected — especially during awards shows. Here are some of the biggest snubs and surprises from Sunday night's 77th annual Golden Globe Awards. Surprise:...
Monster mom who threw toddler out 11th-story window charged with murder
A Chicago mother accused of killing her two young children and stabbing her grandfather before jumping out a window of a high-rise building last week was charged with murder. Aleah...
The wild journey that led Artemi Panarin to Rangers stardom
Now, there is everything. The money and the fame. The infectious smile under the mop of chestnut hair. The fiancée and the dog posing on Instagram. On the ice, it’s...
'It's alive!': Northern pike has 'fishy' surprise inside its stomach
Can you "fin"-ish watching this stomach-churning footage? When three fishermen from Lacrosse, Wisconsin, noticed the inside of their northern pike moving, they immediately investigated. Watch as they cut open the...
Trump threatens sanctions against Iraq 'like they've never seen before'
“If there’s any hostility, that they do anything we think is inappropriate, we are going to put sanctions on Iraq, very big sanctions on Iraq," said the president.
Three Americans killed during al-Shabab attack on military base in Kenya
Al-Shabab militants launched a predawn attack Sunday on an airstrip used by U.S. and Kenyan militaries, located on Kenya's coast near the border with Somalia, killing one U.S. service member...
Iranian general replacing Soleimani vows revenge for US killing
Esmail Ghaani, the Iranian general taking over for Qassem Soleimani, told state television Monday that “actions will be taken” to revenge the death of his predecessor.
Brooklyn girl, 9, among five killed in Pennsylvania bus crash
A 9-year-old Brooklyn girl and two other city residents were identified on Sunday night as fatal victims of the Pennsylvania bus crash, authorities said.
Patriots' uncertainty goes well beyond Tom Brady
On the surface, the Patriots' desultory 20-13 wild-card playoff loss to the Titans on Saturday night at Gillette Stadium seemed to represent a figurative opening of gates for the AFC...
Recapping the best and worst moments of Golden Globes 2020
With pull-no-punches Ricky Gervais hosting for a fifth time, the 77th annual Golden Globes was guaranteed to be a rollercoaster ride. Here are the best and worst moments of the...
Golden Globes 2020 punches the awards season in the face
On Sunday night, a lot of people lost a lot of money in their office pool. As winner after winner was announced at the 2020 Golden Globe Awards, pundits were...
Nancy Pelosi says House will vote on Iran resolution this week
The US House of Representatives will vote on a resolution this week to restrict President Donald Trump’s ability to attack Iran, according to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Jadeveon Clowney expresses remorse for vicious Carson Wentz hit
PHILADELPHIA — Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney said he didn’t intend to hurt Carson Wentz during a helmet-to-helmet hit in the first quarter that ultimately knocked the Eagles starting quarterback...
American teen shot dead in Mexico while vacationing with family
A 13-year-old boy from Oklahoma was shot dead in Mexico while driving home from a holiday vacation with his family.
‘Cheater’: Patrick Reed’s past haunts him at worst possible moment
Patrick Reed doesn’t appear to have shed his cheater stigma and received a loud reminder on Sunday night. A fan added insult to injury for Reed, yelling “Cheater” as the...