September 23, 2020

Littered face mask found inside stomach of dead penguin in Brazil

A face mask was discovered inside the stomach of a dead penguin that washed up on a beach in Brazil, according to a local environmental conservation group. The Magellanic penguin...

'On The Rocks' review: An ingenious Bill Murray will make you miss NYC

In the pantheon of perfect Bill Murray roles — “Caddyshack,” “Groundhog Day,” “Lost In Translation” — his smooth-talking character in new comedy “On The Rocks” ranks as one of the...

Heat rookie goes off in historic playoff performance: 'Wow'

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The youngest player on the floor helped the Miami Heat move a game away from the NBA Finals. Tyler Herro — still just 20 years...

Trump offers prayers for two Louisville cops shot amid protests

President Trump on Wednesday night offered prayers to the two cops shot in Louisville amid protests over the grand jury in the Breonna Taylor case. “Praying for the two police...

This is one of the biggest Mets failures in team history

This was always going to be the trickiest part for the Mets, no matter how much the odd arithmetic of this baseball season wanted to insist they weren’t yet buried...

Pandemic limbo pushes New Yorkers to test out other places to live

"I had friends who said, ‘So you’re giving up? That’s it?’ And I keep saying, ‘Not necessarily! This is a trial run. New York is never off the table.’ "

Giants may have caught a break

The Giants are likely to face backup Nick Mullens at quarterback for the 49ers in Sunday’s game at MetLife Stadium. Starter Jimmy Garoppolo went down with a high ankle sprain...

Yankees embarrass themselves as division hopes fade

The Yankees can’t win the AL East, and if they deliver a stinker like they did Wednesday night, their stay in the postseason will be short and painful. On a...

Mets exposed as playoff dream is all but over

In the long goodbye to this Mets season, the culpability is widespread. The starting rotation and bullpen aren’t deep enough, and on too many recent nights this often potent lineup...

Liberal media’s pass on sloppy Joe and scandalous Hunter Biden: Devine

The witness protection of Joe Biden by the media is starting to look like election interference. Exhibit A: The Senate interim report released Wednesday detailing millions of dollars Joe Biden’s...

Jets' biggest disappointment needs to get it together

Chris Herndon looks the part. Now he needs to play the part. Because, more than ever, the Jets need him to start playing like the player they believe he is....

This might make the Yankees furious

The Yankees are getting trolled by their new biggest rival. On Wednesday the Tampa Bay Rays unveiled what they’re calling “The stable shirt,” an obvious reference to manager Kevin Cash’s...

Hundreds gather across NYC to protest Breonna Taylor decision

Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Gotham Wednesday night in massive demonstrations over a Kentucky grand jury’s decision to clear Louisville cops of wrongdoing in the shooting death...

Zack Snyder plans to shoot new 'Justice League' scenes next month

The "Justice League" is getting back together.

Raising eyebrows everywhere: Model says she's being harassed over unibrow

She’s taking a real "brow" beating! A model who grew a unibrow to embrace a more “unique” style says she's been harassed online — and has even lost work because...

Two Louisville cops shot amid Breonna Taylor protests

Two Louisville, Kentucky, police officers were shot Wednesday night in the city’s downtown amid protests after a grand jury did not indict cops in the killing of Breonna Taylor. The...

Bear breaks into Alaskan zoo, kills adorable alpaca

It was the Ides of March for this adorable alpaca named Ceasar. A brown bear broke into the Alaska Zoo in Anchorage killing the popular, white-furred alpaca with tufted ears,...

Proud Boys denied Portland rally permit over COVID-19 concerns

Right-wing group the Proud Boys were denied a permit for their planned Saturday rally in Portland, city officials announced Wednesday, citing coronavirus concerns. The proposed rally at Delta Park in...

Amoeba found in soil kills gardener, turns his brain into mushy liquid

An elderly gardener died from a brain-eating amoeba found in soil after it turned part of his frontal lobe into a mushy liquid, according to researchers in Georgia. The 82-year-old...

Body camera footage shows moment NJ cops fatally shot man armed with knife

Newly released video shows the moment New Jersey police officers fatally shot a man wielding a knife after a standoff at his apartment. Asbury Park police fired two shots, striking...

Missouri governor who was critical of mask mandates tests positive for coronavirus

Missouri Gov. Mike Parsons, a Republican who has been critical of mask mandates during the coronavirus pandemic, has tested positive for the virus. Parsons, 65, said his wife, Teresa, tested...

Weirdo stole cat blood from Florida veterinary clinic: authorities

It wasn’t a purr-fect crime. A man was caught on surveillance camera stealing cat blood from a veterinary clinic in Florida, according to local authorities. The prowler was allegedly caught...

Aaron Boone takes blame for extremely awkward Yankees moment

Aaron Boone shouldered the blame for the lineup-card snafu during Tuesday night’s game when reliever Tyler Lyons wasn’t on the umpire’s lineup card but was on the Yankees’. So when...

Exiled former Giants kicker is now on probation

Former Giants kicker Aldrick Rosas received three years of probation and no jail time under a pre-trial agreement reached Wednesday in Butte County Superior Court in California, attorney Michael Erpino...

Knicks find possible solution to their Kevin Knox problem

Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau has always relied on former Kentucky assistant Kenny Payne to get a strong grasp of upcoming draft candidates. Now that he’s hired Payne to his staff,...

Dem Socialists plan rally for taxes, Green New Deal outside Bloomberg's home

Leftists are planning to hold a rally outside Mike Bloomberg's townhouse Saturday to demand a Green New Deal and higher taxes on the rich — despite the former mayor having...

Louise Sunshine swore she'd never buy again, then purchased $3M Miami condo

“Moving during the coronavirus is the most impossible task I’ve ever undertaken,” said the real estate marketing mogul.

Watchdogs urge Gov. Cuomo to get real over COVID-19 budget crisis

Cuomo has argued for months that Congress needs to approve upwards of $14 billion to stave off massive, permanent spending reductions to areas like healthcare, education and local governments.

Why Nets may not chase third star this offseason

Despite all the constant talk about the Nets chasing a third star, that may not be what they need. A wing defender could be where the salary cap-strapped Nets will...

Broadway producer Susan Gallin selling spread in NYC's 'most ornate building'

Midtown Manhattan's Alwyn Court has a facade decadently ornamented in terra cotta.

John Lennon's old NYC penthouse to list for $5.5M

A famous photo of him in a "New York City" tank top was snapped at the East Side apartment.

Fifth Ave. pad owned by a Rockefeller hits market for first time since 1963

It's the first time the Central Park-facing co-op is available since former Vice President Nelson Rockefeller bought it in 1963.

Arthur Sulzberger handing New York Times chairman role to son

It's all in the family at the New York Times Arthur "Pinch" Sulzberger Jr is retiring as chairman of the New York Times Co. at year-end and passing the reins...

Congress needs to act now to make mail-in voting secure

Pennsylvania, Michigan, North Carolina and Wisconsin — four swing states that could decide who wins the presidency — have officially canceled Election Night. Democrats in all four states won legal...

Hotelier André Balazs has been trying to sell his Soho loft for 13 years

It's been on and off the market since 2007, and now sports a $12 million price tag.

Why moderates' best bet is to vote for Trump

With partisans on both sides shouting about yet another “most important election ever,” how should Americans in the middle, unhappy with both sides, vote? Realistically, the biggest danger is a...

If the MTA actually has to spell out a ban on public pooping

It’s so bad that the MTA board felt obliged to formally ban public defecation in the subway and bus system. Rules already stated that riders who “create a nuisance, hazard...

How a blast from the past could save NYC again

Forty-five years ago this month, then-Gov. Hugh L. Carey and the state Legislature passed a landmark law, the Financial Emergency Act, designed to rescue Gotham from imminent bankruptcy. The law...

TikTok asks judge to block US from barring app for download

TikTok asked a US judge on Wednesday to block a Trump administration order that would require Apple and Alphabet's Google to remove the short video-sharing app for new downloads starting...

Trump rips into Meghan Markle: 'I wish a lot of luck to Harry'

President Trump on Wednesday slammed Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle after she and Prince Harry implicitly endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden. "I'm not a fan of hers," Trump told...

What does it take for NY politicians to say no to gun crime?

Gun deaths for 2020 are now running at nearly twice the 2019 level, The Post reported Monday: 209 through last Wednesday vs. 109 in the same period last year. Are...

Ex-cop indicted for 'wantonly' firing gun during botched Breonna Taylor raid out on $15K bond

The fired Louisville cop indicted for "wantonly" firing his gun during the police-shooting death of Breonna Taylor was booked at a Kentucky jail Wednesday afternoon -- and released on $15,000...

In remote learning, New York City is barely even pretending to teach

Online learning remains a cruel joke for far too many kids across the city, another failure of leadership by Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza. It’s terrible...

Alan Arkin leaving 'Kominsky Method' ahead of final season

Alan Arkin is done with "Method" acting.

Craig Carton nearly killed himself before arrest: 'Don't do it!'

Craig Carton said he nearly committed suicide in 2017 a month before he was arrested on four counts of fraud by the FBI. In next month’s HBO documentary, “Wild Card:...

Variety and Hollywood Reporter, once rivals, are now under same roof

Two longtime tinseltown rivals, Variety and The Hollywood Reporter, will soon be part of the same team thanks to a merger unveiled Wednesday by their publishers. Penske Media Corp., which...

Tribune teases workers with $10K bonuses in tone-deaf 'phishing test'

Tribune Publishing, which has permanently shut down at least five of its newsrooms, laying off hundreds of workers, sent an email to employees Wednesday promising bonuses of $5,000 to $10,000...

New York town of Swastika votes to keep its name

Swastika, New York, is keeping its name. Officials of the small Adirondack town, located 50 miles from the Canadian border, have voted to retain its controversial name that predates nazism,...

Daniel Jones embarking on his biggest Giants challenge yet

When Daniel Jones turns to hand the football off, there will be no No. 26, no Saquon Barkley to hand it to. When he looks in front of him, there...

Dolly Parton: I have 'tasteful' tattoos, y'all!

"Ribbons and bows and butterflies are the things that I have.”

Here's how New Jersey is better than New York

It may be unhappy news for New Yorkers, who ranked the 17th "happiest" state overall.

Jets' rookie turns heads with monstrous play: 'Dang, bro'

Jets rookie tackle Mekhi Becton has already shown his ability to put defenders on their backs in his first two games. The first-round pick has become a social media favorite...

McDonald's is quietly working on its first-ever food loyalty program

McDonald’s, which recently ran out of ingredients for its mega-popular Travis Scott meal promotion, is quietly gearing up to test a food loyalty program to boost pandemic sales. At least...

Celebrities, athletes react to grand jury's Breonna Taylor decision

Celebrities including “Schitt's Creek” creator and star Dan Levy, actor George Clooney, rapper Common and actress Viola Davis spoke out Wednesday over the grand jury decision in the police shooting death...

Why Disney's delay of 'Black Widow' means doomsday for Hollywood

Hollywood's hopes of a comeback this year are officially dead. Disney put the last nail in the coffin on Wednesday when it delayed several of its much-anticipated fall flicks, including...

Analyst pleads with falling pot company to 'stop growing so much weed'

After seeing its stock plunge almost 80 percent this year, Canadian cannabis giant Aurora is now being advised to “please stop growing so much weed.” The plea came in the...

Kentucky gov urges state AG to release grand jury evidence in Breonna Taylor case

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on Wednesday urged the state attorney general to release evidence presented to the grand jury that cleared three Louisville cops of criminality for the police killing...

UN ambassador: Another country will recognize Israel in 'day or two'

US Ambassador to the United Nations Kelly Craft on Wednesday said that a new country will recognize Israel "in the next day or two." "Well, it could be today —...

Ex-Giant remembers battling late NFL legend

They called him Magic, and if you played against Gale Sayers, you never forget why. “I remember on a kickoff one time, going down to cover him over at Wrigley,”...

Bloomingdale's takes an extra 25 percent off sale items for three-day sale

Bloomingdale's is taking an extra 25% off select clearance items during its latest three-day flash sale.

Manhattan pack of thieves steal thousands on eight-day spree

A pack of thieves has spent the last eight days roaming Manhattan and breaking into restaurants, bars and dry cleaners -- stealing thousands of dollars in cash and clothing, the...

Trump says Supreme Court will need 9 justices to decide election

President Trump on Wednesday said Republicans must swiftly approve his nominee to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg because the Nov. 3 election is likely to be resolved by the Supreme...

JPMorgan set to pay $1 billion fine for metals market manipulation

JPMorgan is reportedly set to pay nearly $1 billion to settle a government probe into allegedly illegal fake trades. According to multiple reports on Wednesday, the $2.9 trillion megabank is...

Utility equipment eyed in massive Bobcat wildfire burning Los Angeles

Federal investigators are eyeing a California utility company's equipment as the possible source of the massive Bobcat wildfire ravaging Los Angeles County. Southern California Edison has surrendered a section of...

NYU student demands professor be fired over anti-mask comments

A New York University student demanded that her professor be fired for allegedly telling students that wearing face masks doesn't prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to a report. Julia...

Italian airline offers 'COVID-tested flights' to oversee coronavirus cases

Forget in-flight meals – one airline is offering a new kind of must-have freebie. Italian carrier Alitalia hopes to protect passengers from COVID-19 by testing travelers for the viral disease...

Beloved UK teacher trampled to death by herd of cows in freak accident

David Clark, of the Richmond School, died of injuries in a field near North Yorkshire, where the animals stormed him Monday night, according to The Independent.

5 of the 6 largest wildfires in California history are burning right now

Five of the six largest wildfires in California state history have been sparked in the past two months — and they're all still raging. The state's most aggressive fire, August...

The NFL's social-justice debacle and other commentary

From the right: The NFL’s Social-Justice Debacle Protests and political statements have transformed the National Football League from “the glue that gave a guy sitting in his game room in...

Ottawa's top doctor orders up to $5K fine for breaking COVID-19 rules

The top doctor in Ottawa says people who don't comply COVID-19 quarantine rules with could face a fine of up $5,000 a day. Dr. Vera Etches, the Canadian capital's medical...

Wayfair Way Day deals 2020: All of the best picks to shop right now

Way Day is finally here! And we know you are excited about all the major deals on furniture, home decor, appliances and more. During the two-day sale, you can find...

Tennis broadcasting legend slams French Open over 'shabby' COVID protocols

Tennis broadcasting legend Mary Carillo has no regrets about not being in Paris for the French Open, which begins Sunday. From what she’s hearing out of Roland Garros, French organizers...

Protesters, police clash in Louisville after Breonna Taylor decision

It only took a few hours for violent clashes to erupt between protesters and police in Louisville, Kentucky, after a grand jury cleared the cops of any criminality in Breonna...

Epstein survivor says she's 'happier' Ghislaine Maxwell is behind bars

A Jeffrey Epstein survivor said she’s happier to see alleged madame Ghislaine Maxwell behind bars than she was when she learned that the convicted pedophile who molested her was dead,...

Man arrested for 1974 murder of teen who vanished after Valentine's Day dance

Glen McCurley, 77, of Fort Worth, Texas, was arrested Monday on a capital murder charge in the slaying of 17-year-old Carla Walker, who was abducted in February 1974, authorities said.

Mass bird deaths in New Mexico may be linked to cold snap, experts say

"I am no stranger to dead birds but I [have] never seen anything like this,” University of New Mexico Ph.D. student Jenna McCullough, who was involved in the study, told...

Credit Suisse, UBS reportedly held tie-up talks backed by both chairmen

The chairmen of UBS and Credit Suisse supported a merger of equals between Switzerland’s two largest banks during discussions earlier this year, Swiss magazine Bilanz reported on Wednesday, adding talks...

Arctic race heats up as Russia launches flagship nuclear-powered icebreaker

Russia’s new nuclear-powered icebreaker, the Arktika, took its maiden voyage out of St. Petersburg on Tuesday for a two-week journey to the northern port of Murmansk. The move comes as...

Buccaneers coach ridicules team: 'We haven't done s--t'

Bruce Arians isn’t impressed. The Buccaneers head coach was asked Wednesday about the team not “letting their guard down” against the depleted Denver Broncos on Sunday. Arians quickly dismissed the...

Brooklyn straphanger attacks woman who intervened during attempted theft

An irate Brooklyn straphanger attacked a woman who intervened while he attempted to steal another passenger’s backpack this week, cops said. The 53-year-old victim was riding a southbound D train...

Saquon Barkley spotted on crutches after devastating injury

The sight was unpleasant. Seeing Saquon Barkley on crutches inside Soldier Field was not something any of the Giants anticipated two weeks into this season. He is headed for reconstructive...

Only one person has been fined in the MTA's mask crackdown

An unnamed man had previously refused to mask-up while loitering outside an LIRR ticket window in Penn Station, an agency spokesman said.

Coffee may help colon cancer patients’ longevity, study finds

In addition to possibly helping to protect the liver, coffee could also aid in colon cancer patients’ longevity, according to a new study. In a study of 1,171 patients with...

California to ban sale of new gas-powered passenger vehicles in 2035

California plans to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered passenger cars and trucks starting in 2035 in a dramatic move to shift to electric vehicles and reduce greenhouse gas emissions,...

Are military efforts to clean up toxic ‘forever chemicals’ cutting it?

In April a barbecue near the Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, led to the release of 60,000 gallons of the potentially toxic aqueous film-forming foam, known as AFFF. The...

Poll dancing: Ad uses exotic dancers to get out the vote

They're going from the pole to the polls. A new ad featuring exotic dancers is encouraging voters to “get your booty to the poll” ahead of the 2020 election. The...

Parents are hellbent on bringing Halloween back from the dead amid COVID-19

"Young children are being robbed of important childhood experiences and memories for fear of a virus that barely affects them.”

Inside the unlikely friendship between RBG and the man deemed her polar opposite

Next to stacks of law journals and framed family photos, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg kept a surprising photograph on display in her chambers -- a picture with her political polar...

West Virginia man finds missing kayaker alive after search teams called quits

A West Virginia man found -- and saved -- a missing kayaker after search crews called it quits for the night, according to a report. Corey Lilly joined the efforts...

'My sexuality is sacred': Bisexual pastor-turned-stripper has never been happier

"When I give this gift to people, it blesses them.”

Bill Belichick looks even more disheveled than usual

Bill Belichick is a sight for sore eyes after his squad's Week 2 loss to the Seahawks. A photo from the Patriots press conference on Wednesday is circulating around social...

Dad hurt in Bronx dealership shooting was car shopping for kids' mother

Anthony Jefferson, 39, visited the used-car business on Boston Road in Eastchester around 7:30 p.m. Monday to look for a car to surprise Danica Jefferson on her upcoming birthday.

Eric Trump must testify before election in AG probe, judge rules

Eric Trump can't use the presidential election to postpone testifying in the New York attorney general's probe into the financial dealings of the Trump Organization, a judge ruled Wednesday. "Neither...

Pack your bags: Poll reveals the 'happiest' state in America

If you’re looking to live in the happiest state, you’ll need to move to Hawaii. At least that’s what personal finance website WalletHub determined in its “2020’s Happiest States in...

MTA board votes to ban shopping carts, loitering to remove homeless

MTA board members voted unanimously Wednesday to make official emergency rules enacted in April that make it easier for cops to remove homeless from the subways. The new rules include...

Hero who nabbed NYC subway 'saboteur' awarded giant MetroCard, year of free rides

In a guest appearance at the agency's monthly board meeting, Rikien Wilder received what chairman Pat Foye cracked was "the highest award the MTA can provide to a civilian."

Trump announces executive order protecting babies who survive abortion

President Trump will sign an executive order to protect babies born prematurely or after surviving an abortion, he announced Wednesday. "Today, I am announcing that I will be signing the...

Man who filmed Eric Garner's fatal arrest has been detained again

Ramsey Orta  — a career criminal with more than 30 arrests under his belt — was pulled over around 2 a.m. in Williamsburg for overly tinted windows, according to police.

NYCFC has a big problem to solve

What is Alex Ring’s best position? It depends who you ask. His old coaches Patrick Vieira and Domenec Torrent often saw him as a holding midfielder -- or a “No....

Julian Assange 'very high' risk of suicide if extradited to US, psychiatrist tells court

Julian Assange is hearing voices and has already written suicide notes to his loved ones -- putting him at "very high" risk of killing himself if extradited to the US,...

Parents restrain sex offender accused of peeping at teen in restaurant bathroom

A group of parents held a registered sex offender accused of peeping under a bathroom stall at a South Carolina restaurant until cops arrived to arrest him, police said. Douglas...

Biden: Trump replacing Ginsburg is a 'gigantic mistake and abuse of power'

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said Wednesday it's "a gigantic mistake" for President Trump to replace liberal icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court. "We should go to the...

Angry protesters take to streets after Breonna Taylor grand jury decision

Angry protesters in Louisville, Kentucky, screamed and broke out into tears Wednesday upon learning of a grand jury’s decision to only indict one cop involved in the shooting death of...

Giants' plan to get Devonta Freeman ready as quickly as possible

The Giants picked up Devonta Freeman because they believe he has enough left in his 28-year-old legs to help in some way offset the staggering loss of Saquon Barkley for...

Kenya harnesses fly larvae's appetite to process food waste

LIMURU, Kenya - Rotten bananas? Mushy avocados? Pulped oranges? Talash Huijbers wants them all. The 25-year-old is the founder of Insectipro, a Kenyan farm rearing black soldier fly larvae for...

Kentucky AG denies Breonna Taylor cops used 'no-knock warrant'

The Louisville police officers involved in Breonna Taylor's shooting death "knocked and announced" themselves -- and did not execute a "no-knock warrant" as previously believed, Kentucky's attorney general said Wednesday....

GoodRx shares jump 40 percent in Nasdaq debut after $1.1 billion IPO

Shares of private equity-backed GoodRx Holdings surged 40 percent in their debut on the Nasdaq on Wednesday after the online prescription drug platform raised $1.14 billion in its initial public...

Duo arrested after dismembered body found on golf course

Kimberly Machleit, 35 and Donald Anderson, 37, were arrested Tuesday after a dive team discovered the remains at Blacklake Golf Course in Nipomo, news station KTLA reported.

'West Side Story,' 'Black Widow,' more films stalled by COVID-19

The coronavirus keeps pummeling the already-hobbled film industry.

Senate GOP claims John Kerry falsely denied knowledge of Hunter Biden

John Kerry "falsely claimed" that he didn't know Joe Biden's son was serving on the board of a controversial Ukrainian energy company when Kerry was secretary of state, US Senate...

Jets' chaos reaches new level with players' practice worries

Another day, another crisis for the Jets. Not only has Gang Green started the season off 0-2 and looking like the worst team in the NFL in the process, it...

Owner of salon in Pelosi scandal joins rally demanding businesses reopen

Frustrated business owners, including the woman who owns the salon where House Speaker Nancy Pelosi got her hair done last month, rallied outside Fresno City Hall to demand that they...

Yankees retired numbers and the baseball legends who wore them

No team in professional sports boasts the glorious history of the Yankees, winners of 27 World Series championships over the past century. Some might argue that having 21 retired numbers...

'Like an animal:' NHL players weren't thrilled with bubbles

The NHL's bubble plan is nearing its conclusion with the Stanley Cup Final between the Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning playing Game 3 Wednesday night in Edmonton, and players...

Dutch 'living coffin' designed to provide source for life after death

DELFT - A Dutch start-up has created a biodegradable “living coffin” made of a fungus, instead of wood, which it says can convert a decomposing human body into key nutrients...

Paraglider found after apparent incident in Nevada mountains

A paraglider was found dead in the Nevada mountains after he vanished during a daring attempt to fly across the Silver State, authorities said. New Zealand native James Johnston was...

Asteroid to have 'extremely close encounter' with Earth this week

An asteroid will have an "extremely close encounter" with Earth on Thursday, when it flies by the planet at a distance of fewer than 20,000 miles, according to the Virtual...

Ruth Bader Ginsburg's former law clerks stand guard as her casket lies in repose

More than a hundred former clerks to the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg were on hand as her casket arrived in Washington, DC, to lay in repose. Some of...

CNN shuts down streaming news network 'Great Big Story'

CNN is shuttering Great Big Story, the digital video company it launched in 2015. The short-form video network was billed as a way for CNN to reach a younger generation...

Disney delays release of 'Black Widow' until May 2021

Disney has postponed the release of its much-anticipated fall blockbuster "Black Widow" until May 7, 2021, the company said Wednesday. The film, about a former KGB operative starring Scarlett Johansson,...

New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square will be virtual this year

In yet another blow to the Big Apple tradition, organizers behind the event announced Wednesday the annual ball drop will be a “virtually enhanced celebration” amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Eight more Volkswagen employees charged in diesel scandal

German prosecutors said on Wednesday they had charged another eight employees of auto maker Volkswagen over the scandal surrounding cheating on diesel engine emission tests. The eight are accused of...

Jamie Dimon is ready to pay higher taxes, just not on his wealth

Jamie Dimon says it would help the economy if he and his fellow billionaires paid more taxes — but he claims a wealth tax wouldn't work. "There are taxes which...

Rock climber plummets to death after huge boulder slices rope

A Massachusetts man plummeted 150 feet to his death from a New Hampshire cliff when a massive falling rock sliced through his climbing rope, authorities said. Benjamin Kessel, 34, of...

Afghan woman wins recognition, sparks Taliban opposition for equal rights campaign

HERAT/KABUL - Afghan woman Laleh Osmany has been campaigning for years for a change to the age-old custom of officially identifying people by the names of their fathers, calling for...

Here's how Hillary Clinton is helping the Biden campaign

Clinton, who lost to President Trump due to narrow Rust Belt defeats, will headline the public event Thursday at 7 pm.

Inside a Sierra Leone doctor's dedicated mission against COVID-19

DAKAR, Senegal — Dr. Mamadu Baldeh can’t forget the 18-year-old who came into his hospital with COVID-19, gasping for air until the day he died. This suffering was all too...

Thousands protest after Belarusian president quickly sworn in

MINSK - Belarusian security forces began detaining people and fired water cannon to disperse crowds as thousands took to the streets of Minsk in protest against the abrupt inauguration of...

Why so many Americans have started their holiday shopping even earlier than usual

Half of Americans are already online shopping for the holidays because they’re bored at home, according to new research. The study asked 2,000 Americans how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected...

Pompeo warns lawmakers about China's alleged tactics to dodge COVID-19 blame

Pompeo leveled the allegation during remarks to the Wisconsin State Senate in Madison's capitol building, warning of a larger effort by the Chinese government to subvert American life.

Particles from air pollution found in placentas of pregnant women: study

Potentially toxic carbon- and metal-rich air pollution particles from street traffic have been found in the placentas of pregnant women for the first time, according to new research. The study,...

Ex-staffer says Ghislaine Maxwell hated Jeffrey Epstein -- but couldn’t leave him

Ghislaine Maxwell tearfully complained that she "hated" Jeffrey Epstein but couldn't leave him, according to an ex-staffer. Epstein's former butler Juan Alessi claimed on the new podcast "Broken: Seeking Justice"...

Take the Under in this MLB matchup

After a hot start, the Baltimore Orioles have faded down the stretch. But they have found a starter for the future who will be on display Wednesday night against the...

Harris is VP debate prepping – and here's who is reportedly playing Pence

Buttigieg was chosen based on his relationship with the vice president, according to Bloomberg.

Ex-cop cleared in Breonna Taylor death, indicted for shooting into neighbor's apartment

A Kentucky grand jury on Wednesday indicted an ex-Louisville cop in the shooting incident that led to the death of Breonna Taylor -- while the other two cops involved were...

Four ex-eBay workers to plead guilty to cyberstalking

Four former eBay workers have agreed to plead guilty to participating in a cyberstalking campaign against a Massachusetts couple whose online newsletter they viewed as critical of the e-commerce company....

Trooper dies in crash after learning he'd be fired over death of black man

A Louisiana state trooper has died in a car crash that occurred just hours after he learned he would be fired for his role in the death of a black...

Louisville police chief urges 'peaceful' protests ahead of Breonna Taylor decision

Louisville's police chief urged protesters to "peacefully express themselves" Wednesday and the mayor closed several more downtown buildings ahead of a grand jury decision in Breonna Taylor's case -- after...

MLB 'pressing ahead' to host fans for NLCS, World Series

There may be fans in the MLB playoffs. At least that's commissioner Rob Manfred's plan for the NLCS and World Series despite the games not being played at the home...

Controversial coach has a good laugh at 'terrible' Jets scenario

If the Jets end up moving on from Adam Gase at some point, don't look for Lane Kiffin to be interested. The Ole Miss coach doesn't think much of the...

Fauci, Rand Paul get into heated exchange over NY's handling of COVID-19

WASHINGTON -- Dr. Anthony Fauci on Wednesday said New York "made some mistakes" with COVID-19 during a heated exchange with Sen. Rand Paul, in which he also defended the Empire...

Californian man killed by his own car trying to stop thief from stealing it

A California man was struck and killed by his own van while trying to stop a thief from stealing it, according to a disturbing report. Jose DeJesus Berrelleza, 33, heard...

Putin claims Russian opposition leader poisoned himself

Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested Alexei Navalny poisoned himself with a Soviet-era nerve agent -- as the Kremlin critic was released from a Berlin hospital after 32 days of treatment....

Bolsonaro tells United Nations Brazil is victim of environmental smear

RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro defended his administration’s record protecting the Amazon rainforest, telling the United Nations’ virtual meeting of global leaders on Tuesday that his country...

Trump imposes new sanctions on Cuba, honors Bay of Pigs veterans

President Trump on Wednesday imposed new sanctions on Cuba that would prohibit American citizens from staying at government-owned properties on the island and restricting imports of tobacco and alcohol. “These...

Metropolitan Opera to remain closed through 2021 due to COVID-19

It's not over though.

Pilgrim's Pride replaces CEO amid alleged price-fixing scheme

Pilgrim’s Pride has replaced its CEO as he prepares to face price-fixing charges. The company announced in June that its chief executive, Jayson Penn, was taking a leave of absence...

Toothbrush removed from man’s stomach after he swallows it while brushing

Thankfully the man survived his brush with death.

Tesla's global network outage disables mobile app functionality

Tesla owners around the world were dealing with a network outage on Wednesday which left them unable to control their cars via the Tesla app. The electric automaker allows its...

Senate report links Hunter Biden to 'prostitution or human trafficking ring'

Hunter Biden allegedly sent “thousands of dollars” to people who appear to be involved in the sex industry, according to Wednesday’s report released by Senate Republicans. The report claims unspecified...

This corgi’s trick shots are a slam dunk

This corgi took quarantine improvement to the next level. Using the energy she would normally get from socializing with other dogs, owner Denny Ku has been using lockdown to train...

FDA boss, Dr. Fauci assure public that COVID-19 vaccines will be safe

Stephen Hahn, whose agency would approve a vaccine, and Fauci told a Senate committee they would take a vaccine themselves.

Giancarlo Stanton's model ex shares snap of Dodgers star in bed

Chase Carter is giving fans a close-up encounter of the Cody Bellinger kind.

De Blasio says crack down on coronavirus 'clusters' is coming

City Hall is ramping up efforts to crack down on a newly discovered coronavirus cluster in Brooklyn — after discovering a “serious uptick” in cases in three predominantly Orthodox Jewish...

Loss had LeBron literally banging his head against the wall

LeBron James was unable to hide his frustrations after the Los Angeles Lakers took their first loss of the Western Conference Finals against the Nuggets Tuesday night. The Lakers, who...

Factory busted washing and reselling more than 320K used condoms

So much for "protection." A factory in Vietnam was busted washing and reselling more than 320,000 used condoms to pass them off as new, according to police who raided the...

3-year-old killed at Florida home in gang-related drive-by shooting: sheriff

A 3-year-old Florida boy was killed inside his home during a drive-by shooting that was an act of gang retaliation, sheriff officials and distraught relatives said. The boy, Daquane James...

Evel Knievel estate sues Disney, Pixar over 'Toy Story 4' daredevil Duke Caboom

Disney's daredevil character is blowing up in their faces.

Body found on Randall's Island confirmed to be missing 5-year-old boy

Someone reported finding the body near the NY Waterway ferry dock around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, according to cops.

Trump, Biden neck-and-neck in two key battleground states: poll

President Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden are locked in neck-and-neck races in the battleground states of Florida and Arizona.

Paris to ban gatherings of more than 10 people

PARIS - The French government is expected to unveil tighter coronavirus restrictions for Paris on Wednesday following a cabinet meeting, BFM TV and Le Parisien newspaper said. Among the measures...

QB got injured by Chargers' own team doctor in scary scene

The bizarre circumstances surrounding the Chargers' abrupt quarterback change on Sunday have been revealed. ESPN.com reports that Los Angeles' team doctor accidentally punctured Tyrod Taylor's lung while trying to administer...

Four charged after black man's body found burning in Iowa ditch

Four people were charged in the strangulation death of a black man whose body was found burning in a ditch in Iowa, authorities said. Steven Vogel, 31, of Grinnell, was...

Take a hike: Why AOC is calling for a tax increase in NY

The Bronx Democrat said her tax hike call comes after hearing complaints from parents and teachers in her district that schools are not ready to reopen because of COVID-19 safety...

Cops make arrest tied to burning body found on Hutchinson River Parkway

Police made an arrest in connection to the death of a man who was discovered burning on the side of the Hutchinson River Parkway more than three months ago, cops...

UK concert hall sheds name of slave trader whose statue was toppled

LONDON - A concert hall in the English city of Bristol that was named after 17th-century slave trader Edward Colston has renamed itself the Bristol Beacon saying the long-debated change...

Bet on Zack Greinke and the Astros

Breaking! The New York Football Giants are expected to replace Saquon Barkley with Devonta Freeman (5-8, 206) or Bryson DeChambeau (6-1, 240). The Indians pushed Shane Bieber back a day,...

Hunter Biden got $3.5M wire transfer from Russian billionaire, report reveals

Hunter Biden received a $3.5 million wire transfer from Elena Baturina, the richest woman in Russia and the widow of Yury Luzhkov, the former mayor of Moscow, Senate Republicans revealed...

NFL quarterbacks in heated facial hair feud

Quarterbacks Gardner Minshew II and Ryan Fitzpatrick are spicing up what would otherwise be an unexciting iteration of "Thursday Night Football" in Jacksonville with some very on-brand trash talk. Both...

Another reason to worry about Revel scooters in NYC

Scavengers are targeting Revel scooters for parts, the NYPD said on Twitter Tuesday. “If you happen to notice someone tampering with a @_GoRevel scooter, could you call us?” Brooklyn's 77th...

China, top global emitter, aims to go carbon-neutral by 2060

UNITED NATIONS — Chinese President Xi Jinping says his country will aim to stop adding to the global warming problem by 2060. Xi’s announcement during a speech Tuesday to the...

Ruling on charges against Breonna Taylor cops expected this afternoon

The announcement on whether any Kentucky cops will be charged over the shooting death of Breonna Taylor will be made early Wednesday afternoon, according to a report.

UN labor agency warns of rising global wealth inequality amid COVD-19

GENEVA — The U.N. labor agency warned Wednesday that the coronavirus pandemic has led to a massive drop in income for workers around the world and of rising inequality between...

8-year-old girl shot inside Bronx NYCHA apartment: cops

An 8-year-old girl was shot inside a Bronx NYCHA apartment early Wednesday, cops said. The young victim was struck once in the stomach when a man walked into the apartment...

Nightmare video of ‘floating ant piles’ shows 2020 keeps getting creative in trying to kill us

A Texas city released nightmarish video this week showing piles of ants floating in floodwaters caused by Tropical Storm Beta. The frightening footage posted Tuesday by officials in League City...

Makeup artist details exhaustive COVID-19 safety measures in viral video

The job is a lot less glamorous than it used to be.

Rodgers opens up about 'better head space' since Danica split

Rodgers and Patrick called it quits over the summer.

TBS adds ex-Yankee and Met in MLB playoffs shakeup

TBS’ postseason studio show will have a new look led by familiar faces, The Post has learned. Ernie Johnson and Curtis Granderson are in, while Casey Stern and Gary Sheffield...

Landlords rip 'green' rules adding heavy costs amid COVID-19 recession

Landlords have blasted a new push by left-wing city lawmakers to require environmental retrofitting of about 1,000 Big Apple apartment buildings in a 2019 green buildings law expansion, saying the...

'Hey Siri, where are the terrorists?' directs iPhone users to police stations

Apple's virtual assistant Siri has been directing iPhone users to police stations when they ask for the locations of terrorists, according to a series of disturbing videos being shared online....

Australia says majority of 470-strong beached whale pod has died

SYDNEY - The majority of a 470-strong pod of pilot whales found stranded off Australia’s remote southern coast has died, officials said on Wednesday, as rescuers struggled in freezing waters...

Wells Fargo CEO apologizes for 'limited pool of black talent' comment

Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf apologized for saying that there has been a lack of diversity in the bank's upper ranks because of a shallow pool of minority talent. Scharf...

Democratic lawmakers kill job-creating Industry City deal

Brooklyn’s Industry City yanked its application to the City Council on Wednesday to repurpose much of the sprawling Sunset Park campus after running into new opposition from Brooklyn's Democratic establishment...

De Blasio to furlough 9,000 NYC employees amid cash flow woes

Another 9,000 city employees will be furloughed, saving the city $21 million, in a bid to balance the budget, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday.

This 8-course training is a great place to start your financial growth

Whether you want to kickstart a career in finance, grow in your existing role, or you are in the process of launching your own small business, a firm understanding of...

Hunter fatally mauled by grizzly bear in Alaskan national park

A grizzly bear has killed a moose hunter at a national park in Alaska – the first known fatal mauling by the animals at the site since it was established...

Face mask fogging up your glasses? This $13 spray solves the problem

Soon after the pandemic took hold, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) put out a statement recommending that individuals wear face masks as a way to limit transmission....

Feds to give tobacco farmers up to $100 million in COVID-19 aid

The feds are planning to dole out up to $100 million in government aid to tobacco farmers affected by the coronavirus pandemic, a new report says. The US Department of...

Bottle Royale: 'Karen' wreaks havoc at liquor store over COVID-19 precautions

Another Karen has been caught wine-ing over social distancing measures.

Chevron tells employees to delete WeChat from phones by end of month

Chevron has asked its global workforce to delete popular social media app WeChat from their phones following the Trump administration's attempts to ban the Chinese-owned platform. The oil giant called...

Trump will pay respects to Ruth Bader Ginsburg's body before naming successor

President Trump on Thursday will "pay his respects" to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the White House says. Ginsburg, who died Friday at 87, will lie in repose at...

Illinois National Guard in 'state of readiness' for Breonna Taylor news

It's not just Kentucky that's prepping for news about whether the Breonna Taylor cops get charged -- neighboring Illinois has also put the National Guard in a "state of readiness,"...

Pregnant wife wastes no time after seeing hubby attacked by shark

A snorkeler who was attacked by a shark in the Florida Keys was pulled to safety by his pregnant wife, who jumped into the water to save him, witnesses said....

Hurricane Sally leaves behind thousands of starfish washed up on Florida beach

The devastating storm surge from Hurricane Sally that swamped the Gulf Coast last week has left thousands of starfish washed up on a beach in Florida. The Navarre Beach Fire...

Giants lose another explosive playmaker

Say goodbye to Sterling Shepard until at least mid-October. The Giants’ starting wide receiver was put on short-term injured reserve Wednesday, meaning he must miss at least the next three...

Tom Cruise will film the first major movie from space with Elon Musk's help

The action star's latest film will take him about 250 miles above cruising altitude.

Man arrested for setting fire that killed Hell's Kitchen man

A man has been busted for setting the blaze that killed a Manhattan resident earlier this month, cops said Wednesday morning. Sadam Assana, 28, was arrested in connection to the...

Camille Kostek inspired by Erin Andrews as she starts new TV gig

Camille Kostek fell in love with broadcasting at a young age, and with that, she found a role model in Erin Andrews.

Oldest living US Marine celebrates 107th birthday

The oldest living US Marine celebrated her 107th birthday in Kannapolis, NC, over the weekend, with a happy birthday greeting from the Marine Corps. Sgt. Dot Cole joined the Marines...

Senate eyes date for potential SCOTUS nominee vote

The November election may be 41 days away, but Senate Republicans appear ready to hustle to get their Supreme Court pick on the bench. While Senate GOP leaders have made...

MLB's worst umpire had another brutal night

Angel Hernandez is making headlines again. Predictably, for the wrong reasons. The universally considered worst umpire in baseball was missing balls and strikes in Tuesday's Indians-White Sox game and ejected...

'Swedish Fauci' blames mild flu season for COVID-19 deaths

Sweden has a high COVID-19 death toll because fewer people were killed off by the flu this year, according to its top infectious disease expert. Anders Tegnell, chief epidemiologist at...

Amazon's long-delayed Prime Day is reportedly coming Oct. 13

Amazon's annual Prime Day shopping event will reportedly take place next month. The two-day deals extravaganza, which normally takes place in July but was delayed this year due to supply...

Ranked choice voting in Maine a go for presidential election

PORTLAND, Maine — Ranked choice voting will be used for the first time in a presidential race in the US under a ruling Tuesday by the Maine Supreme Court, which...

Costco pulls Palmetto Cheese after founder calls BLM a 'terrorist organization'

Founder of popular pimento-cheese spread is getting grilled following an online rant.

Biden slams Park Avenue despite raking in donations from ritzy donors

Joe Biden may be peddling a "Scranton versus Park Avenue" campaign -- but his war chest is filled with cash from deep-pocketed donors living in New York City, including on...

'Father of the Bride' special will reunite Steve Martin, Diane Keaton and more

This ceremony won't cost you $250 a head.

Facebook sued for allowing militia 'call to arms' before Kenosha shootings

Facebook is being sued for allowing "white racist militias" to make the call to arms that allegedly led to the deadly shootings in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

RBG hailed as ‘rock star’ as scores of mourners visit late justice's casket

Chief Justice John Roberts remembered Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg as a "rock star" on Wednesday before a private ceremony for the feminist icon and liberal stalwart who served 27 years...

'Sextortionist' who victimized 150 teens sentenced

A depraved Georgia man who coerced as many as 150 girls to send him explicit photos and videos -- and then threatened to post them online or send them to...

Shocked workers encounter 'giant rat' while cleaning sewers

Was that Splinter from "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"? Mexico City cleanup crews lived everyone's worst nightmare on Sept. 18 when they discovered what looked like a monster drowned rat while...

Abandoned pooch found with heartbreaking note

A dog was found tied to a tree in Indiana with a heartbreaking note from her owner, who said he had lost his job and was about to also lose...

Shopify says 'rogue' employees may have stolen customer data

Two "rogue" employees at Shopify may have stolen customer data from roughly 200 online merchants, the e-commerce platform revealed. The staffers were running a scheme to steal sellers' transactional records...

Hall of Fame running back dead at 77

Gale Sayers, the Chicago Bears Hall of Fame running back known as the "Kansas Comet," has died at the age of 77 after battling dementia. "Coach [George] Halas said it...

Trump hails Johnson & Johnson vaccine entering final trials

President Trump on Wednesday hailed the "Big news" that Johnson & Johnson has reportedly entered final clinical trials for a coronavirus vaccine that would require one shot. "Big news. Numerous...

Carole Baskin sued for defamation by missing husband Don Lewis' family

Those snarky "DWTS" jokes did not go over so well.

Trump claps back at Cindy McCain: You 'can have Sleepy Joe'

President Trump said Cindy McCain, the widow of GOP Sen. John McCain, "can have Sleepy Joe," following her endorsement of Joe Biden for president. "I hardly know Cindy McCain other...

Fantasy Football Week 3 Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em: Cam Newton, Carson Wentz

It’s Week 3 and you may already be rolling out some interesting names from the waiver wire to replace Saquon Barkley or Christian McCaffrey. That said, there are still some...

WWE tag team legend dead at 60

WWE legend Animal, who was one half of the famed tag team known as the "Road Warriors" and "Legion of Doom," has died, according to a post on his official...

FDA mulls tougher rules that could delay COVID-19 vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration is expected to issue new rules for an emergency use authorization for a coronavirus vaccine – and they will make it very unlikely that an...

Amazon denies any connection to Echelon's Prime Bike

The Amazon-branded stationary bike that appeared to spook Peloton investors actually had nothing to do with Amazon. The e-commerce titan denied it was formally connected to the $499 Prime Bike...

Baby found unconscious from possible abuse in NYC apartment

A 3-month-old baby is clinging to life after he was found unconscious inside a Lower East Side apartment this week -- and investigators believe the baby had been shaken, according...

Golfer 'taking some time off' after six-putt US Open meltdown

Danny Lee let Winged Foot win. Lee had an epic meltdown on the 18th green at the US Open on Saturday, six-putting from a few feet away to shoot 78....

Eiffel Tower evacuated after false bomb threat

Paris police blockaded the area around the Eiffel Tower after a bomb threat prompted the evacuation of the historic landmark.

Professor on leave for calling COVID-19 the 'Chinese virus'

A University of Cincinnati professor is on administrative leave for referring to COVID-19 as the “Chinese virus” in an email to a student. John L. Ucker, an adjunct instructor in...

GOP senators release explosive report on Hunter Biden, Burisma

Former President Barack Obama’s administration ignored “glaring warning signs” when then-Vice President Joe Biden’s son joined the board of a Ukrainian energy company owned by a corrupt oligarch, according to...

Uncle Ben's renamed in effort to ditch racist imagery

Mars Inc. has renamed its Uncle Ben's rice products "Ben's Original," making it the latest food producer to ditch a brand steeped in racist imagery. The Virginia-based company is also...

LeBron clarifies stance on violence against cops, responds to criticism

LeBron James insisted this week he has never called for revenge attacks against cops, despite repeated rants some critics claim inflame "hatred" against police.

Chief of staff Mark Meadows warns of government aide shakeup

White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows warned administration officials to expect a shakeup of senior aides at government agencies.

Trump expands ban on critical race theory to federal contractors

President Trump signed an executive order expanding a ban on government agencies receiving sensitivity training involving critical race theory to federal contractors. "A few weeks ago, I BANNED efforts to...

Prof who said she hopes presidential supporters die from COVID-19 is disciplined

A college professor in West Virginia has been placed on leave after telling her students that she hopes supporters of a "certain person" running for president get coronavirus "and die...

Next PGA Tour event a good chance to take long odds

After taking a beating at Winged Foot, many of the world’s top players skipped the trip to the Dominican Republic for the Corales Puntacana Resort & Golf Club Championship. The...

Accused Kenosha shooter's attorney takes defense to social media

An attorney for suspected militia member Kyle Rittenhouse — who is accused of fatally shooting two protesters and wounding a third at a Black Lives Matter protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin...

Rep. Gaetz: Bloomberg may face criminal probe

Rep. Matt Gaetz warned billionaire Michael Bloomberg that he may be facing a criminal probe for paying the outstanding fines and fees of 32,000 convicted felons in Florida so they...

Chihuahua rescue turned bodybuilder’s life around

He's large and in charge — of 40 chihuahuas. Meet Bobby Humphreys, an ex-bodybuilder and wood floor professional, who took in dozens of rescue chihuahuas after his marriage of 17...

House passes bill banning race-based hairstyle discrimination

The House on Monday passed a bill that would ban discrimination that stems from race-based hairstyles. The legislation, called the CROWN Act, would apply in part to situations in employment,...

Seattle City Council overrides mayor's veto on policing cuts

SEATTLE — Seattle will reduce the police department’s budget and reallocate some money to community programs after the City Council voted Tuesday evening to override Mayor Jenny Durkan’s vetoes of...

High school football team banned from waving pro-police flag

A Florida high school has reportedly prohibited its football team from waving pro-police flags during pre-game ceremonies after critics said the display is racist. Players on the Fletcher High School...

Tucson teen arrested in fatal shooting of younger brother

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of negligent homicide in the fatal shooting of his younger brother, according to Tucson police. They said the shooting occurred last Saturday...

Nuggets on the board after big win over Lakers

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Jamal Murray had 28 points, 12 assists and two late 3-pointers to halt a Lakers charge, helping the Denver Nuggets to a 114-106 victory Tuesday...

Yankees pitcher pulled from game in very awkward moment

After being elevated to the major leagues in the afternoon, reliever Tyler Lyons was called into Tuesday night’s 12-1 win over the Blue Jays to start the bottom of the...

Michael Conforto gets closer to rejoining Mets lineup

Michael Conforto missed a second straight start Tuesday night, but he was considered to be available coming off the bench, which represented an upgrade from a day earlier. The outfielder...

Feds execute man who claimed witchcraft led him to murder

The federal government on Tuesday executed a former soldier who claimed his belief in witchcraft led him to rape and murder a Georgia nurse he thought had cursed him. William...

Yankees confident Aaron Judge will take crucial next step

Next up for Aaron Judge is turning singles into home runs. In his fifth game back from a calf injury and the injured list, Judge had three singles, scored from...

Convicted NYPD cop killer scheduled to be released on parole

The last of three convicted Black Revolutionary Army members behind bars for murdering two NYPD cops nearly 50 years ago is set to be freed on parole in October, police...