May 8, 2015
Celebrated name from Giants lore returns to the locker room
May 8, 2015 | 11:52pmA famous name in Giants history is back in their camp, at least for the weekend. Andrew Robustelli, grandson of late Hall of Fame defensive end Andy Robustelli, is trying...
Lawmakers endorse comfy 'lactation stations' for nursing moms
May 8, 2015 | 11:51pmA Brooklyn lawmaker is pumped about a plan to open breast-feeding hubs for nursing moms — complete with comfy chairs and outlets for equipment — in dozens of city-owned buildings....
He wasn't just a cop -- Brian Moore was a son, a brother & a neighbor
May 8, 2015 | 11:37pmI called her out of the blue the other day just to let her know I was thinking about her. I think about her every time a cop gets killed...
The fight that actually will give you bang for your buck
May 8, 2015 | 11:27pmPerhaps Saturday’s super welterweight fight between Saul Canelo Alvarez and James Kirkland in Houston can remove the sour remnants from Floyd Mayweather’s underwhelming fight with Manny Pacquiao on May 2...
Battle over A-Rod's bonus could come down to these semantics
May 8, 2015 | 11:22pmIf the $6 million marketing bonus clause that is set to create the latest feud between the Yankees and Alex Rodriguez seems as if it was based on smoke and...
Daily News transportation reporter leaves to work for TWU
May 8, 2015 | 10:38pmFor the second time in recent weeks, a Daily News reporter is quitting to work for an institution that he was tasked with covering for the embattled tabloid. Transportation reporter...
Bullpen stays strong as Yanks hang on to down Orioles
May 8, 2015 | 10:36pmJoe Girardi had been asked the question since Andrew Miller signed with the Yankees in December. Who would be the Yankees closer? The manager finally answered it on Friday night...
Breaking down fantasy baseball's hot starts: Whom to keep, trade
May 8, 2015 | 10:32pmEvery year, fantasy analysts warn players about how impressive April starts eventually will fade. My plan was to warn readers about the dangers of looking too deep into early season...
Bryce Petty reveals approach to becoming pro-style quarterback
May 8, 2015 | 10:32pmFor Bryce Petty, this day had been a long time coming. When he stepped onto the Jets’ practice field Friday, the quarterback knew the draft process was over and his...
Digital ad sales push AOL stocks up 10 percent
May 8, 2015 | 10:32pmAOL shares jumped more than 10 percent Friday after the company reported better-than-expected profits and revenue from its digital advertising platform. The New York-based owner of the Huffington Post, TechCrunch...
With Obama in town, Nike's labor choices come under fire
May 8, 2015 | 10:30pmIn the 1990s Nike was the corporate poster child for bad labor practices — blamed for exploiting workers in its Indonesian factories while spending millions of dollars on slick marketing...
On brink of elimination, Rangers net OT winner to force Game 6
May 8, 2015 | 10:24pmHeart palpitations, all the way to back to Washington. These calm and cool Rangers, they always had this one in the bag, right? The one when the end of their...
HBO cleared of defamation claims in Mitre Sports case
May 8, 2015 | 10:23pmA Manhattan federal jury took just five hours on Friday to clear HBO of defamation claims that it unfairly accused soccer ball maker Mitre Sports of exploiting child labor in...
No luck for Leucadia: FXCM loses a bundle
May 8, 2015 | 10:19pmFXCM, the brokerage almost undone earlier this year by an unprecedented move in currency markets, reported a net loss of $9.06 a share in the first quarter. Wall Street was...
The 31-team fueled fire behind Giants' hyped new safety
May 8, 2015 | 10:07pmWhat was agonizing disappointment to Landon Collins on draft night is now the fuel in his engine. More than a week after the Alabama safety surprisingly fell to the Giants...
'Goldilocks’ jobs report can’t ‘bear’ scrutiny
May 8, 2015 | 10:05pmThe employment situation in April looked good — but looks can be deceiving. Wall Street, of course, took the most optimistic view possible of the Labor Department’s report Friday, which...
Christopher & Banks exploring a possible sale
May 8, 2015 | 10:01pmChristopher & Banks, the 518-store women’s apparel chain, has retained a New York investment bank to explore a possible sale, The Post has learned. The Plymouth, Minn., company — whose...
Snapchat seeking ad money without sharing user data
May 8, 2015 | 9:58pmSnapchat is all about sharing — except when it comes to advertisers. The self-destructing messaging app, which is especially popular with young people who like their texts and photos to...
Matt Harvey proves human, falls to Phillies as Mets bats quiet
May 8, 2015 | 9:43pmPHILADELPHIA — A little help here? Matt Harvey had the kind of blah night on Friday that begged for the Mets lineup to produce enough runs to make his performance...
The undrafted 2nd baseman who may be slugging way up to Mets
May 8, 2015 | 9:37pmWhen Mariano Rivera retired after the 2013 season, for the first time in almost 20 years, there was no “Rivera” in New York baseball. Give it a little more time,...
The no-names and hauntings of TPC's crowded leaderboard
May 8, 2015 | 8:55pmPONTE VEDRA, Fla. — The Players Championship — resembling more NASCAR race than golf tournament — already has delivered enough thrills and spills to last a month. And the tournament...
Aaron Hernandez's Hummer turns up at used car lot
May 8, 2015 | 8:39pmWRENTHAM, Mass. — A Hummer owned by former New England Patriots star and convicted murderer Aaron Hernandez has been found for sale at a used car lot. Hernandez was convicted...
The wait is over: Syndergaard finally to make Mets debut
May 8, 2015 | 8:26pmPHILADELPHIA — Thor will be bringing his hammer to Wrigley Field on Tuesday. With Dillon Gee bothered by a groin strain that placed him on the disabled list Friday, the...
Woman injured after being hit by falling wood
May 8, 2015 | 8:13pmA young woman was struck in the head by a falling piece of wood in Soho on Friday afternoon, authorities said. The 19-year-old victim was walking outside 580 Broadway near...
Teen takes great-grandmother to junior prom
May 8, 2015 | 8:07pmSEYMOUR, Ind. — An Indiana teenager who took his 93-year-old great-grandmother to his junior prom says he had a great time, even though her early bedtime nearly cut the night...
Schumer, Reid aiming to make Obama a lame duck
May 8, 2015 | 8:01pmPresident Obama has steadfastly refused to accept the notion he’s a lame duck — despite last year’s repudiation at the polls, which gave Republicans control of both houses of Congress....
Hung-jury heartbreak for the family of Etan Patz
May 8, 2015 | 7:59pm‘I don’t understand why jurors couldn’t come to a verdict,” said Etan Patz’s dad Friday after jurors deadlocked on whether Pedro Hernandez murdered the 6-year-old back in 1979. Nevertheless, said...
British voters' warning to Hillary Clinton
May 8, 2015 | 7:59pmHillary Clinton might want to take note of the shocker across the pond. For weeks, as the UK’s general election approached, polls had the Conservative and Labor parties in a...
Gender 'confusion': How to ruin a royal birth
May 8, 2015 | 7:58pmHow do you spoil the royal baby announcement that the entire world was waiting for with baited breath? Answer: By turning it into an opportunity to advance a radical agenda...
Hillary's latest hoax -- deepening the immigration divide
May 8, 2015 | 7:57pmLike her former boss Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton is more interested in goading Republicans on immigration than in actually fixing our broken system. This week, Clinton announced that she would...
The lunatic rush to blame Pam Geller
May 8, 2015 | 7:56pmHow dare Pamela Geller get targeted by terrorists bent on committing mass murder. That’s been the reaction of a portion of the opinion elite to news that Geller’s “Draw Mohammed”...
Cowboy who killed teammate in drunken wreck retires -- again
May 8, 2015 | 6:03pmIRVING, Texas — Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Josh Brent is retiring for the second time since the drunken-driving crash that killed teammate Jerry Brown and derailed his career. The Cowboys...
Hope Solo's ex-Seahawk husband gets 30 days in jail
May 8, 2015 | 5:56pmTORRANCE, Calif. — Former Seattle Seahawks tight end Jerramy Stevens was sentenced Friday to a month in jail for driving drunk in a Southern California beach town, prosecutors said. Stevens,...
Does your man have nicer lingerie than you?
May 8, 2015 | 5:40pmTurns out, women aren’t the only ones obsessed with their undergarments. HommeMystere, an Australian lingerie company tailored just for men that first launched in 2008, is experiencing a surge in...
Emma, Noah top list of most popular baby names in 2014
May 8, 2015 | 5:08pmWASHINGTON — Emma is back. After slipping from the top of the most popular baby names six years ago, Emma was back at No. 1 in 2014. Noah was the...
Phil Mickelson undone by one hole, lots of water at Players
May 8, 2015 | 4:52pmPONTE VEDRA, Fla. -- Phil Mickelson headed home early from the Players Championship for the third consecutive year, missing the cut yet again Friday at TPC Sawgrass. After shooting a 1-over-par...
The day in photos
May 8, 2015 | 4:08pmA porcupine peeks out, the defeat of the Nazis is celebrate around the world and more.
Rosie stuns in sequins, but Halle and Ruth are frumpy gals
May 8, 2015 | 4:06pmIf you’ve got it, flaunt it. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is no stranger to that old adage, and regularly shows up to the red carpet in barely there minis and skin-baring gowns....
How the Rangers got out of bed on possible last day of season
May 8, 2015 | 4:00pmThere was no need to ask four questions or even ask the question four different ways. This day was different than any other for the Rangers because for the first...
Recipe: Challah French toast with perfect bacon
May 8, 2015 | 3:55pmIf the lady in your life is made of "sugar and spice and everything nice," then this dish by chef Ryan DePersio is the perfect breakfast-in-bed for her: challah French toast with blueberry...
This is the perfect breakfast in bed
May 8, 2015 | 3:54pmThere are lots of things you can do in bed, but breakfast is the one that tastes best. Chef Ryan DePersio shows off his recipe for challah French toast with...
GOP rivals maneuver to replace Dean Skelos as majority leader
May 8, 2015 | 3:51pmPut a fork in scandal-scarred Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos — he’s just about done. In a Friday morning conference call, state Republican Party leaders were told that negotiations are...
NFL Draft's No. 3 pick is likely out for the year
May 8, 2015 | 3:45pmJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Dante Fowler Jr. didn't miss a game in three years of college. The former Florida star likely will miss his entire rookie year in the NFL. The...
Obama visits 50th state as president with South Dakota trip
May 8, 2015 | 3:34pmPresident Barack Obama will become the fourth president to have visited all 50 of the United States when he visits South Dakota on May 8.
Tiger Woods treats Friday cut-making putt like Masters Sunday
May 8, 2015 | 3:29pmPONTE VEDRA, Fla. — Tiger Woods made the cut on Friday at the Players Championship. That sentence used to be about as news-relevant as word that James Dolan made another...
Mistrial in Etan Patz case as lone juror won't convict
May 8, 2015 | 3:19pmA Manhattan judge on Friday declared a mistrial after a jury that had been deliberating since April 15 over whether Pedro Hernandez kidnapped and killed Etan Patz deadlocked — with...
Browns coach bashes Brady: 'Lose respect for cheaters'
May 8, 2015 | 2:59pmAs speculation continued to mount that Tom Brady will be suspended by the NFL next week, it appeared to be open season on the Patriots’ embattled star Friday. NFL commissioner...
‘Cool Hand Luke’ brings the chain gang to the stage
May 8, 2015 | 2:30pmNow that’s a test of ingenuity: How do you translate “Cool Hand Luke,” which takes place on a Florida chain gang, to the stage with no set or props? This...
Alan Dershowitz's brother wins $4.6 million in lawsuit over wife's death
May 8, 2015 | 2:25pmFamed lawyer Alan Dershowitz’s brother won a $4.6 million judgment from the US government for the death of his wife, who was killed by a US postal truck while the...
Scientists grow sperm cells in a lab for first time
May 8, 2015 | 2:18pmThe treatment of male infertility could provide a market worth more than $2.58 billion with more than 50,000 new patients every year.
Saudi Arabia confirms 5-day cease-fire in Yemen
May 8, 2015 | 2:05pmPARIS — Saudi Arabia declared a unilateral cease-fire in Yemen that would start May 12 and urged Shiite rebels and their allies to stop fighting. It was unclear if the...
USPS lost $1.5B in first 3 months of 2015
May 8, 2015 | 2:03pmWASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service on Friday reported a net loss of $1.5 billion during the first three months of this year, noting that while more people are using...
'Muppets' reboot, new Shonda Rhimes drama coming to ABC
May 8, 2015 | 1:56pmABC will be adding six dramas and three comedies to its schedule for the fall TV season. The network kept a great deal of its present stable of shows, canceling...
Construction worker seriously hurt after falling down an elevator shaft
May 8, 2015 | 1:54pmA Manhattan construction worker was seriously hurt after falling two stories down an elevator shaft on the side of a Midtown building Friday, authorities said. It was at the second...
YSL stole Karl Lagerfeld’s boyfriend
May 8, 2015 | 1:48pmLast year, two biopics were made about storied designer Yves Saint Laurent. The first, which hit the big screen last summer, was “Yves Saint Laurent,” director Jalil Lespert’s stylish, if...
Louisiana cops make return trip to NY for Moore funeral
May 8, 2015 | 1:46pmAs thousands of New Yorkers were preparing to flock to a Long Island church on Friday to pay their final respects to Police Officer Brian Moore, the two out-of-state cops...
Wobbles' wheelchair wouldn't fit in court for his arraignment
May 8, 2015 | 1:29pmHe’s (almost) too tubby for justice. The 550-pound gangster accused of operating a massive gun-running ring couldn’t make it to his Friday arraignment — because his wheelchair wouldn’t fit through...
Serena Williams reels from 1st loss in 7 months: 'Rough week for me'
May 8, 2015 | 1:25pmMADRID -- World No. 1 Serena Williams was in positive mood after her 27-match unbeaten run was ended by Petra Kvitova in the Madrid Open semifinals on Friday. The stage...
In defense of hacking, the NBA's most tedious strategy
May 8, 2015 | 1:24pmThe season-long “Hack-A-Shaq” conversation has ramped up during the playoffs, with the Spurs using it repeatedly against Clippers center DeAndre Jordan in the first round and Los Angeles turning around to use it...
Loretta Lynch launches DOJ investigation of Baltimore police
May 8, 2015 | 1:19pmThe Justice Department will conduct a broad investigation into the Baltimore police force to identify law enforcement practices that are unconstitutional and violate civil rights in the wake of the...
Why is the crowdsourced campaign to finish Orson Welles’ final film a massive flop?
May 8, 2015 | 1:17pmhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrLsulATrwE Thirty years after his death — and two days after what would have been his 100th birthday — legendary director Orson Welles appears to have a new flop on...
Maggie Simpson is the real winner of the UK election
May 8, 2015 | 1:14pmhttps://twitter.com/alexmclaughlan/status/596275265845764096/photo/1 At first glance, the winner of Britain’s general election on Friday appeared to be none other than ... Maggie Simpson! In reality, Prime Minister David Cameron’s Conservatives scored a...
Why China thinks Americans are crazy
May 8, 2015 | 12:45pmHere is a look at some of the cultural differences that separate Chinese shoppers from their American counterparts — particularly, some of the practices common among Westerners which can boggle the...
Baby goat nibbles on donkey's hair
May 8, 2015 | 12:35pm[theplatform account="4uMbOC" media="media/guid/2389494712/D4DF6C0C-898C-5951-E9A5-342ECBE9EE49" player="gm_EJGhnGLiu"]At least he wasn’t an ass about it! A cute baby goat was sniffing around a tree when he felt he needed a snack — so he helped...
David Wright shut down after suffering new injury
May 8, 2015 | 12:13pmPHILADELPHIA — All is not Wright for the Mets. David Wright, who was rehabbing a strained right hamstring in Port St. Lucie, Fla., has been shut down from baseball activities...
Mrs. Robinson and other movie moms get the parody treatment in funny new Web series
May 8, 2015 | 12:09pmGiven the dearth of strong roles for women of a certain age (over 19) in Hollywood, it’s no surprise that many former leading ladies have leapt at the chance to...
God-playing NHL refs turn playoffs into petty revenge game
May 8, 2015 | 12:02pmEveryone around the NHL seemingly nodded their heads in unison, knowing and accepting that what Brandon Prust said crossed a line and he would be punished for it on the...
Starbucks stops sourcing Ethos Water from drought-stricken California
May 8, 2015 | 11:57amStarbucks Inc. said it will no longer source its Ethos Water in California due to "serious drought conditions and necessary water conservation efforts."
Suspected Boko Haram attacker wounds 12, blows himself up
May 8, 2015 | 11:57amA suspected Boko Haram gunman orchestrated a savage attack outside a business school in northeast Nigeria on Friday — hitting 12 students before blowing himself up after he ran out...
4 killed in small-plane crash on Atlanta highway
May 8, 2015 | 11:49amhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjD34Be08fU ATLANTA — Four people died Friday when a small passenger plane crashed into a busy Atlanta interstate shortly after taking off from an airport, authorities said. The Piper PA-32...
Is Lindsay Lohan making another attempt at fashion design?
May 8, 2015 | 11:47amIs the third time the charm for Lindsay Lohan? After one panned collection and another uninspired collaboration with PacSun, it seems the troubled starlet is once again trying to succeed...
Tom Brady's White House excuse: I need more notice
May 8, 2015 | 11:42amShould we believe Tom Brady on this one? The Patriots quarterback remained vague as to why he skipped the team’s Super Bowl celebration at the White House last month. "Unfortunately I...
This story about Big Bird will make you cry
May 8, 2015 | 11:41amA Reddit thread hosted by the man behind “Sesame Street”’s Big Bird took a surprisingly heartbreaking turn when he revealed details of an interaction he once had with a dying...
Lindsey Vonn is sleeping, but 'really bummed' over Woods split
May 8, 2015 | 11:39amTiger Woods isn't the only one struggling with the breakup blues. The golf pro's former gal pal Lindsey Vonn is in the dumps over her newly single status. Friends of the gold...
Drunk woman caught trying to join mile-high club
May 8, 2015 | 11:33amAlicia Elizabeth Lander was on-board an Air Canada flight from Toronto to Halifax, Canada, when she asked crew if she could switch seats to be next to a man who she...
A-Rod's homers are pretty clutch now
May 8, 2015 | 11:32amOne of the persistent knocks on Alex Rodriguez has been his penchant, according to the eye test, for hitting the bulk of his 66o-plus home runs in meaningless situations. "Sure, he'll go...
Nelson Mandela’s safari home has been turned into a getaway for the rich
May 8, 2015 | 11:29amIn 2001, a Mozambican-style six-bedroom home was built as a sanctuary where Nelson Mandela could relax with his family against the backdrop of the African bush, with elephants, buffaloes, rhinos,...
‘I wanna spank you like a disobedient avocado’: The worst online dating messages
May 8, 2015 | 11:27amEveryone knows that from behind the anonymity of a computer or phone screen, many men won’t hesitate to let their inner creep fly. But now, the folks at Glamour have...
Miu Miu ad banned for 'sexualizing young women'
May 8, 2015 | 11:27amhttps://twitter.com/wwd/status/595913463517458433 An ad for Italian fashion house Miu Miu has been banned in the UK for “inappropriately sexualizing young women.” Britain’s Advertising Standards Authority, or ASA, ruled that the ad,...
April sales distasteful at McDonald's
May 8, 2015 | 11:20amMcDonald's reported Friday that same-store sales fell 2.3 percent in April — after declining 2.6 percent in the first quarter and 2.1 percent in 2014 and 0.2 percent in 2013. But perhaps...
Slain cop promoted to detective as thousands mourn at his funeral
May 8, 2015 | 11:16amTheir agony was seared on their faces — and into a city’s heart. The father, mother and sister of NYPD Officer Brian Moore sobbed throughout his funeral Mass on Friday,...
Man fatally shot in the head in Harlem
May 8, 2015 | 11:15amA man was fatally shot in the head in Harlem early Friday morning, cops said. The victim, identified by police as Deiondre Viera, 18, was on Saint Nicholas Avenue and...
Tension and money behind Bill Simmons-ESPN split
May 8, 2015 | 10:42amBill Simmons is leaving ESPN. The popular columnist and the biggest sports outlet in the country parted ways after reports of growing tension and contract breakdowns between the two sides ended in a...
Freaky 'backwards' ankle injury mars Blackhawks entering final 4
May 8, 2015 | 10:17amST. PAUL, Minn. — Corey Crawford made 34 saves, Patrick Kane had a goal and an assist, and the Chicago Blackhawks advanced to the Western Conference finals with a 4-3...
Veterinarian saves dog who ate 23 bullets
May 8, 2015 | 10:16amMOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. — A north Arkansas veterinarian has kept a dog from going out with a bang after the family pet ate 23 live rifle rounds. The Baxter Bulletin...
Police: Man pepper-sprays himself during robbery attempt
May 8, 2015 | 10:10amThe would-be robber started spraying pepper spray in an effort to take down employees, then walked into the cloud of pepper spray in front of him. Police say security footage...
Colorado Shih Tzu missing for 4 years found wandering in Illinois
May 8, 2015 | 10:09amDENVER — It's a Denver man's American dream: Getting back the dog that vanished four years ago on the Fourth of July. Kelly Booker's 9-year-old Shih Tzu, Lilly, was found...
Monkey keeps name 'Charlotte' since William and Kate don't seem to mind
May 8, 2015 | 10:04amOita city officials settled a national debate over whether calling the monkey Charlotte offends her British royal namesake, Prince William and Princess Kate's new baby daughter Charlotte.
Customs officers find young child stuffed in suitcase
May 8, 2015 | 9:46amThese shocking photos show the moment customs officers found a young child stuffed into a suitcase after noticing his stepmother acting suspiciously. The Mirror reported that after questioning her, officers...
Couple gave teen daughters coke, weed for chores: cops
May 8, 2015 | 9:33amST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A couple gave their teenage daughters cocaine and marijuana if they went to school and did household chores, authorities said. Chad and Joey Mudd, of Largo,...
Prince Harry ends Australia trip with military exercise
May 8, 2015 | 9:28amSYDNEY — Hundreds of cheering Australians crowded around Sydney's Opera House on Thursday to bid adieu to Britain's Prince Harry as he wrapped up a month-long embedment with the Australian...
Jobs revival as US added 223K to payrolls in April
May 8, 2015 | 9:25amUS job growth rebounded in April and the unemployment rate dropped to a near seven-year low of 5.4 percent — signs of a pick-up in economic momentum that could keep...
Suicide-prevention fence to be built on NYC bridge
May 8, 2015 | 9:25amFORT LEE, N.J. — The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has confirmed plans to install a suicide-prevention fence on the George Washington Bridge, but not until 2024....
Spain moves to raise minimum marriage age from 14 to 16
May 8, 2015 | 9:13amMADRID — Spain is moving to raise the minimum age for marriage from 14 to 16 in a bid to boost protection of minors and bring the country in line...
Listeria contamination at Blue Bell goes back 2 years
May 8, 2015 | 9:11amWASHINGTON — Blue Bell Creameries knew there was listeria in one of the company's plants as far back as March 2013, according to a government investigation. But the company didn't...
Obama marks 70th anniversary of Nazi Germany's defeat
May 8, 2015 | 8:29amhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsA_JWdVz9Q WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is marking the 70th anniversary of Nazi Germany's defeat during World War II by paying tribute to the men and women who he says...
FBI sent bulletin about gunman in Texas attack
May 8, 2015 | 7:54amThe FBI sent a bulletin to cops in Garland, Texas, about one of the men who attacked an anti-Prophet Muhammad event three hours later — but had no indication of what...
Footage released shows cop kicking black man in face
May 8, 2015 | 7:51amhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YVMgq3hs5g&feature=youtu.be DOVER, Del. — A police dashcam video released Thursday shows a black suspect being kicked in the face by a white police officer who was charged this week with...
Colbert helps raise $800K for South Carolina teachers
May 8, 2015 | 7:47amNEW YORK — Money from the auction of the desk and set of "The Colbert Report" will help thousands of school kids in comedian Stephen Colbert's native South Carolina. Colbert...
Diplomats killed in Pakistan helicopter crash
May 8, 2015 | 6:16amISLAMABAD — The ambassadors to Pakistan from the Philippines and Norway and the wives of the ambassadors from Malaysia and Indonesia were killed Friday when a Pakistani army helicopter carrying...
Assemblyman pleads guilty to fraud and theft charges
May 8, 2015 | 3:17amALBANY — Queens Assemblyman William Scarborough pleaded guilty Thursday to theft and fraud charges, admitting in federal court that he submitted at least $40,000 in false expense vouchers for days...
Driver who killed 9-year-old fleeing hit-and-run receives 4-12 years
May 8, 2015 | 3:15amThe heartbroken family of a little girl killed when a hit-and-run driver slammed into a minivan as he fled police said no amount of jail time could relieve their pain,...
Kimmel won't air new episode opposite Letterman's final show
May 8, 2015 | 3:06amLOS ANGELES — Jimmy Kimmel is choosing not to air a new episode of his talk show opposite David Letterman's final "Late Show" installment. Kimmel told the New York Times...
Justice Department to investigate Baltimore police
May 8, 2015 | 2:58amWASHINGTON — The Justice Department is preparing to announce a civil rights investigation into the practices of the Baltimore police department following a request from that city's mayor, a person...
Surprise win means Conservative Cameron can govern UK on his own
May 8, 2015 | 2:50amLONDON — After years of sharing power, David Cameron pulled off an unexpected election triumph that gave the Conservative prime minister a second term with an outright majority Friday and...
3 cops injured an hour apart in separate Harlem incidents
May 8, 2015 | 2:36amThree police officers were injured in two separate incidents within an hour of each other in Harlem early Friday, officials said. An officer suffered an injury at 40 West 115th...
De Blasio medallion delay could be boost yellow cab industry
May 8, 2015 | 2:34amMayor de Blasio threw a big bone to his pals in the yellow-cab biz by postponing a taxi-medallion auction that had been planned for next year. Five-hundred were slated to...
Cuomo changes his tune, admits he did meet with 'scandal' firm
May 8, 2015 | 2:26amAfter claiming he never met with reps from the giant real-estate firm at the center of the corruption cases against Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and former Assembly Speaker Sheldon...
Stephen Drew finally starting to reward Joe Girardi's faith
May 8, 2015 | 2:24amDespite Stephen Drew’s continued woes at the plate, Joe Girardi said he had no plans to bench the second baseman despite the arrival of Jose Pirela. “We’re going to keep...
Will LeBron's Cavs oust Bulls? The Post's NBA playoff winners
May 8, 2015 | 2:04amWe’re now two games into every second-round series in the NBA playoffs, and all four are knotted at one win apiece. Following a rare night off Thursday night, the second...
Hondo riding the ‘A’ train
May 8, 2015 | 1:38amThe Astros rallied heroically for Hondo Thursday night, getting three in the ninth to nip the Angels and reduce the dirty digits to 235 campanerises. Friday night: Mr. Aitch will...
Mets' Syndergaard is on epic tear -- and he has Matz to thank
May 8, 2015 | 1:31amAll he needed was a little push. Noah Syndergaard’s dominance for Triple-A Las Vegas continued with another gem on Thursday, and there is plenty of sentiment from within the Mets...
Honest TSA agent returns lost $100K Cartier watch
May 8, 2015 | 1:29amA Japanese real-estate mogul forgot his $100,000 Cartier watch at a Newark Airport checkpoint — but lucky for him, an honest TSA agent was working the lane and kept it...
Embattled Dean Skelos hosts 'subdued' GOP fundraiser
May 8, 2015 | 1:20amWith his political support crumbling, a defiant state Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos Thursday night hit up campaign contributors for up to $10,000 and vowed to lead Republicans to victory...
Pageant winner may lose crown over alleged nude photos
May 8, 2015 | 1:01amA year after her predecessor quit over a similar scandal, Miss Zimbabwe 2015 could be stripped of her crown over online photos that allegedly show her posing nude. Pageant officials...
De Blasio increases budget to $78B -- but no room for more cops
May 8, 2015 | 12:49amRoaring tax revenues are leading Mayor Bill de Blasio to spend money for just about everything — except more cops. The mayor on Thursday proposed a $78.3 billion fiscal 2016...
The Catholic Church will now forgive your abortion
May 8, 2015 | 12:40amPope Francis will send an army of globe-trotting priests — his “missionaries of mercy” — to absolve women who’ve had abortions, in the latest Vatican bid to catch up with...
Cuomo blasts fast-food companies over underpaid employees
May 8, 2015 | 12:34amGov. Cuomo broiled fast-food companies at a labor rally in Union Square on Thursday for paying their workers so little that they qualify for hundreds of millions of dollars in...
Government officials charged over $1M at casinos, strip clubs
May 8, 2015 | 12:25amMove over, $640 toilet seats. In its latest spending scandal, the US Department of Defense admitted Thursday that hundreds of employees have been caught charging more than $1 million at...
Mom has sex with two men, her twins have two dads
May 8, 2015 | 12:12amA New Jersey man has to pay child support to only one of two twin girls — because he didn’t father them both, a judge ruled this week. In a...
Daily Blotter
May 8, 2015 | 12:01amThe Bronx Second base wasn’t the only thing stolen at this ballgame. Two crooks robbed a 72-year-old man watching a baseball game Monday in Crotona Park, police said. The duo...