February 14, 2017
Controversial Petraeus looms as possible Flynn replacement
President Trump is expected to name a replacement for former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn before the end of the week, and his list of three candidates includes a controversial...
Rumor the German shepherd wins best in show at Westminster
Rumor the German shepherd has become America's top dog. Cheered loudly all around the ring by a packed crowd at Madison Square Garden, Rumor was picked as best in show...
Aetna CEO's false claim helped kill $34B Humana deal
Liars never win and winners never lie. That much hit home Tuesday for Aetna Chairman and CEO Mark Bertolini, who saw his company’s $34 billion deal to buy Humana officially...
Officials knew guard-slayer was dangerous: lawsuit
Federal officials knew a disgruntled ex-government worker might try to harm people at his former Manhattan office before he shot dead a security guard there, the victim’s widow claims in...
Boyfriend of Zymere Perkins' mom pleads not guilty to murder
The boyfriend of tragic Zymere Perkins’ mom pleaded not guilty Tuesday in the child’s broomstick-beating death. Rysheim Smith, 42, is charged with second-degree murder in the September 2016 death of...
Lofty Theater District office building sells for $83M
The 145,170-square-foot loft office building at 250 W. 54 St. in Midtown’s Theater District was purchased by Zar Property NY for $83.1 million. Paul Davidson, Roy Lapidus and Chip Porter...
2-year-old killed in latest bout of Chicago gun violence
CHICAGO — A Chicago toddler was shot and killed on Tuesday in what police suspect was a "gang hit" on a man in a vehicle with her, just a few...
Modani furniture heads to Midtown
The contemporary furniture store Modani is moving to the traditional decorator area centered on Bloomingdales and the various design buildings. Now at 40 E. 19th St. in the Flatiron District, the...
Red Sox boss: If we're the Warriors, then Yankees are the Cavs
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Dave Dombrowski is not falling for Brian Cashman’s hype, comparing his talented Red Sox to the Warriors. “I heard that, and it was interesting,’’ Dombrowski told...
Weed bouquets now available for the stoner significant other
You won't find this popular Valentine's Day bouquet at the florist. California couples are trading flower stores for marijuana dispensaries this year to buy their significant others weed bouquets, according to KTVU. Pot...
Islanders blow chance to jump into playoff spot
TORONTO — A win would have put the Islanders in playoff position, and knocked out the Maple Leafs. Instead, Toronto trounced the Islanders and set a season high for goals....
Trump faces critical decisions amid 1st presidential crisis
Mark the time and date: At precisely 12:40 p.m. on Feb. 14, on the 25th day of the Trump administration, a Democrat dealt from the bottom of the deck to...
Carli Lloyd leaves US league on deal with Manchester City
Carli Lloyd sure won't feel lonely overseas. The two-time FIFA player of the year officially joined Manchester City on a short-term deal Wednesday. The contract allows her to return to the Houston...
Ex-Essence editor to helm Zink as site returns to print
Constance White, the former editor-in-chief of Essence, is landing at Zink in the same role just as the cutting-edge indie fashion site plots a return to print this spring. “You...
Jim Impoco booted as editor-in-chief of Newsweek
Jim Impoco, who had shepherded Newsweek through most of the turmoil that rocked parent company IBT Media last summer, was himself given the old heave-ho as editor-in-chief of the weekly...
Forbes does away with publisher title
Forbes Media is the latest publisher to wipe out the publisher title on its flagship magazine, joining Time Inc., which did it last summer, and Condé Nast, which followed suit...
Trump campaign reportedly had ongoing contact with Russians ahead of election
Members of President Trump's campaign team and several of his associates had numerous chats with the Russians in the year prior to the election, a report says. Phone records and...
Janet Yellen pushes back on Trump remarks about lending
Janet Yellen isn’t exactly going out of her way to make nice with President Trump. The Federal Reserve chair pushed back on Tuesday against Trump’s comments on reduced bank lending...
Devils discover winning formula against a team they rarely beat
Though the Devils are hanging around in the playoff race, they are not making up much ground. Defenseman Andy Greene scored the go-ahead goal on a power play and Kyle...
Herald Square is getting a Nordstrom Rack
The Herald Square shopping area that flows into NoMad is getting a Nordstrom Rack at 855 Sixth Ave. on W. 31st Street. The huge, approximately 46,500-square-foot store will open in...
Now the Rangers' goalie balancing act begins
Now comes the balancing act, and it starts in goal. The Rangers have seemingly once again found equilibrium, which means that once again, preparedness for the postseason is paramount for...
Ex-high school star arrested for counterfeit cash, stolen credit cards
A former Brooklyn hoops star was busted with counterfeit money, fake and stolen credit cards and a forged driver's license, authorities said Tuesday. Thaddeus Hall, 23, was arrested in Jersey...
Warren Buffett almost triples Apple stake
Warren Buffett bit deep into Apple in the fourth quarter. The billionaire investor behind Berkshire Hathaway more than tripled the number of shares he owns of Cupertino, Calif., company, to...
Judge orders drug-addicted mom of four not to get pregnant
A New York judge has ordered a drug-addicted mother of four who has worked as a prostitute not to get pregnant again until she has gained custody of her infant...
Trump Tower climber appears in court
The Donald Trump fanatic who climbed Trump Tower in an attempt to catch a glimpse of the then-president-elect appeared in Manhattan Criminal Court on Tuesday. Stephen Rogata, 19, and his...
Jury finds neurosurgeon guilty of maiming patients
DALLAS — A Texas jury has found a neurosurgeon guilty Tuesday of maiming patients who had turned to him for surgery to resolve debilitating injuries. The verdict of the Dallas...
De Blasio won't give details on legal-defense funds
Mayor de Blasio declined to provide details Tuesday about the legal-defense fund he plans to set up amid state and federal investigations of his administration and fund-raising activities. Asked at an...
Astronomers discover 60 new planets including 'super Earth'
An international team of astronomers has found 60 new planets orbiting stars close to Earth’s solar system, including a rocky “super Earth.” The experts also found evidence of an additional...
Naked intruder bites man at NBC's DC bureau
WASHINGTON — Police say a naked man assaulted another man at the entrance of NBC News' Washington bureau, then ran into the building and bit a man who helped stop...
Chris Christie has lunch with Trump amid job speculation
Chris Christie chowed down with President Trump at the White House Tuesday amid speculation that the New Jersey governor might join the administration as it grapples with growing pains. Christie...
Brock Lesnar retires from UFC in middle of doping ban
Brock Lesnar has retired from mixed martial arts again. UFC officials confirmed to FOX Sports on Tuesday that Lesnar has notified the promotion of his retirement from the sport following...
What a difference a year makes: Sabathia Yankees' No. 2 starter
TAMPA — CC Sabathia, who will throw off a mound Wednesday for the first time since Sept. 29, said he is fully confident his right knee will be up to...
De Blasio's 'jobs plan' is a laughable con
Mayor Bill de Blasio must’ve thought he was doing stand-up comedy Monday night at the Apollo — because his vow to create 100,000 jobs was a real knee-slapper. Hizzoner was...
Reputed Bonanno boss 'Nicky Cigars' sues city over failed hit
Reputed Bonanno underboss Nicholas “Nicky Cigars” Santora is suing over a failed hit-- by the City of New York. The 74-year-old Donnie Brasco-era wiseguy suffered four “potentially fatal” falls in...
Dellin Betances won't report to camp until money's finalized
TAMPA — Dellin Betances plans to attend his arbitration hearing in St. Petersburg, Fla., on Friday. Until the hearing is completed, the three-time All Star reliever won’t be in camp....
Real life fire drama on set of Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron flick
No one was injured in the blaze, authorities said.
Why next three games will determine Seton Hall's season
Seven days in Newark will determine Seton Hall’s NCAA Tournament fate. Three tournament teams will visit Prudential Center in the next week, each offering coach Kevin Willard’s team an opportunity...
Mets seeing if Jay Bruce can solve their first-base problem
PORT ST. LUCIE — Plan B at first base for the Mets could be Jay Bruce. The veteran outfielder likely will receive a look at first base in spring training,...
Middle school coaches, students arrested for 'simulated sex' hazing
Two middle school basketball coaches were arrested along with four students in connection to a hazing episode on a Texas school bus. The hazing incident caught on video on Jan....
Joe Girardi kicks off Yankees camp boldly: This is like 1996
TAMPA — Joe Girardi understands the highs and lows of attempting to weave young players into a big league lineup. However, entering his 10th year as the Yankees’ manager, Girardi...
Here are new and returning shows ready to bloom in March
Now that we’re halfway through February, it’s time to look ahead to what’s premiering in March. In the past, tradition held that midseason shows bowed in January (and sometimes February)....
St. John’s desperately needed a big man — and Tariq Owens awoke
For the second straight time, freshman Marcus LoVett was named the Big East Freshman of the Week, an honor already claimed by classmate and St. John’s teammate Shamorie Ponds four...
The mysterious UK 'ghost plane' that's been spotted for decades
Forget beautiful scenery and fresh country air, there’s now another reason to visit the Peak District – the supernatural. Tourists and locals have claimed to have spotted a mysterious ghost...
Why Mets pitcher secretly couldn't swing last year
PORT ST. LUCIE — Robert Gsellman is ready to show off a new weapon in his arsenal this spring: a bat. The Mets pitcher underwent surgery last October to repair...
Genetic disorder makes 20-year-old woman look middle-aged
A young woman had a facelift aged just 16 to shave years off her appearance due to a rare condition that makes her look decades older than she really is....
NYCFC land teen midfielder through Manchester City loan
New York City FC announced Tuesday they have signed defensive midfielder Yangel Herrera on loan from sister club Manchester City. The Venezuelan national will spend the entire MLS season, which...
NYC's 'best' burgers are overpraised and overpriced
Burgers are bigger, brawnier and more omnipresent than ever, boasting exotic add-ons, “proprietary” beef blends — and higher price tags. But it doesn’t mean they’re necessarily better than cheap, old-school,...
History in the making: UConn Huskies' 100-win streak
All they do is win, win, win, no matter what. Behind forwards Gabby Williams and Napheesa Collier, the UConn Huskies beat South Carolina’s hoopsters 66-55 on Monday night — for...
Blackmail in yellow: Taxi industry's threat on disabled access
They’re calling it a “prediction,” but it’s hard to interpret what the yellow-cab industry just told City Hall as anything but a threat — if not outright blackmail. David Beier,...
Rare disease carried by rats leaves 1 dead, 2 sickened
A rare bacterial disease linked to rats — and normally only seen in animals — has killed one person in the Bronx and left two others fighting for their lives,...
Trump-Netanyahu meeting couldn't come at better time
Wednesday at the White House: the summit of the embattled. After a combined 11 years as Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu is under police inquiry that may soon turn into...
Chris Sale: Why I won't be shredding uniforms with the Red Sox
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Chris Sale has seen the light. And the Red Sox’s world championship banners. He’s changed for the better, he insisted, which means big trouble for the...
GOP's ObamaCare replacement should also boost jobs
On Saturday, Democratic Sens. Chuck Schumer and Bernie Sanders called for nationwide protests to stop Republicans from repealing the Affordable Care Act. The trigger event was Friday’s confirmation of Dr....
Why you should fear the leaks that felled Mike Flynn
It might seem bizarre to say that an administration only 23 days old needed a fresh start, but look: If Adele can stop 45 seconds into a live performance at...
Tom Brady's littlest fan loses fight with cancer
Ten-year-old cancer patient Logan Schoenhardt, who in December lived out his dream of meeting Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, has died. Schoenhardt's story gained national attention during a social-media campaign that...
Man fails to win woman's heart by throwing his dog at her
Sometimes people have a funny way of showing they like someone. Case in point? This Florida man who threw his dog out a car window at woman he thought was...
'This is the team': Carmelo and Hornacek think trade drama's done
For almost one week, Carmelo Anthony has been able to breathe a bit. Most of the talk around the Knicks concerned team legend Charles Oakley and his feud with team...
Dana White quickly slams brakes on Mayweather-McGregor
The opening bell of a Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather mega-fight has hit its latest road block. Though reports early Tuesday out of Ireland indicated McGregor and Mayweather had agreed...
Meet the Taylor Swift lookalike fooling even the biggest fans
Posing for a selfie, at first glance of this image you would think it is pop princess Taylor Swift. But in fact, the girl in the picture is a lookalike...
Friend of San Bernardino killers agrees to plead guilty
LOS ANGELES — A man accused of buying high-powered rifles used in the San Bernardino terror attack has agreed to plead guilty to federal criminal charges, court documents released Tuesday...
Andrew Cuomo blocks 5-cent 'bag tax'
ALBANY – New York City's 5-cent bag fee has been sacked. Gov. Cuomo on Tuesday signed a bill blocking the city from imposing the fee for at least a year,...
ESPN fired me for 'guerrilla' comment on Venus Williams: suit
LOS ANGELES — A tennis commentator dropped by ESPN for a remark about Venus Williams during the Australian Open sued the sports network Tuesday for wrongful termination. Former tennis pro...
This is heaven for soup lovers
When Ben LeBlanc, 37, worked in finance, the most important part of his day was finding a tasty lunch, but he was often disappointed. “I was like, ‘F, man! Nobody...
Can you really eat your way to amazing skin?
The secret to a glowing, youthful complexion may not come from the beauty counter, but from your local farmers market. At least, according to makeup and beauty expert Wendy Rowe....
WRs Giants can sign to replace everything Victor Cruz brought
It is certainly not inconceivable that, given the opportunity, Roger Lewis could duplicate the pedestrian production Victor Cruz gave the Giants in 2016. It is not a great leap of...
Atlanta zoo names cockroach after Tom Brady
ATLANTA — More than a week after the Falcons fell victim to the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history, an Atlanta zoo has named a cockroach after Patriots quarterback Tom...
Woman who livestreamed rape of teen gets 9 months in jail
COLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio woman accused of livestreaming images of a man raping a 17-year-old girl has been sentenced to nine months in prison. Nineteen-year-old Marina Lonina was sentenced...
Evacuation order lifted for nearly 200,000 Californians
Nearly 200,000 Californians living near the nation’s tallest dam were allowed to return to their homes Tuesday after authorities lifted an evacuation order put in place amid fears that a...
Dad plunges to death on hike after turning to check on daughters
SALUDA, N.C. — Authorities say a North Carolina man plunged about 100 feet to his death from a lookout rock while hiking with his children. News outlets quote Saluda Fire...
College student dies after fall from window at frat party
NEW ORLEANS — A University of Southern Mississippi student fell through a closed 11th-story hotel window onto a hotel's fourth-floor pool deck and died, New Orleans police said Tuesday. In...
NBC News names new president, buys $30M stake in Euronews
NBC News took a huge step on Tuesday toward taking on CNN around the world when it bought a piece of a pan-European news channel. Terms were not released but...
My cab driver turned out to be the love of my life
“I hopped out of the taxi, called my sister and said, ‘I think I like my taxi driver.’ She laughed at me.” It’s fair to say Michelle Sood didn’t meet...
This million-dollar house has a '50s diner inside
You could look at the exterior of this English Tudor home — with details including a turret over the entry, a big brick façade and leaded windows — and expect...
Royals pitcher's bizarre roof accident may cost him a roster spot
Relief pitcher Brian Flynn showed up in Arizona for the Royals' first day of spring training with a crazy story to share from his offseason -- from just the day...
I bought my own engagement ring — and I'm not engaged
I am obsessed with jewelry. Absolutely smitten by glittering, sparkling gemstones, my self-control vanishes as I hand over my hard-earned money in exchange for a little treasure. But I never...
David Wright's Opening Day reality: I can only hope and work
PORT ST. LUCIE -- David Wright speaks in few absolutes these days, a man who has been humbled by his body in recent years. The 34-year-old Mets captain stands at...
Agency claims hotshot model ditched them for fame
An English model has become a runway runaway — ditching the agency that plucked her from obscurity and made her the face of “Guess,” to work for rival employers, a...
Spurning Tiffany Trump, the fashion world proves its hypocrisy
Tiffany Trump is learning the hard way that buzzwords like “inclusive” only apply to a certain segment of the population: liberals who froth at the mouth anytime her father’s name...
Man arrested after hurdling turnstile, scaling subway
A man jumped the turnstile at a Brooklyn subway station, then clamored onto the roof of a stalled train -- and slipped into a car, mingling with riders -- to...
Woman chained in container says she was raped daily
https://www.facebook.com/drphilshow/videos/10155042257058909/ COLUMBIA, S.C. — A South Carolina woman who spent two months chained inside a large metal container says her captor raped her daily and warned that if she...
This newly discovered amoeba species looks like a wizard hat
You shall not pass… this carapace. A new species of amoeba was recently discovered in Brazil, and it’s wizard-hat appearance earned it the name Arcella gandalfi, in tribute to "Lord...
Organized crime is taking over the French Bulldog puppy trade
Crime lords are ditching drug trafficking in favor of puppy-smuggling — and are raking in nearly $40,000 a week, The Sun can reveal. French bulldogs are the criminals' favorite money-spinners and are...
FBI questioned Flynn about Russia talks just days after Trump took office
Michael Flynn, who stepped down as national security adviser, was interviewed by FBI agents in the early days of the Trump presidency about his talks with the Russian ambassador, according...
Wolf hunting in Chernobyl
Wolf fur grows thickest in winter, so Belarussian hunter Vladimir Krivenchik only sets his traps once snow is on the ground. He and his wife live on the edge of...
Tom Brady: Why I skipped White House and why others can, too
Visiting the White House after winning a championship is a tradition that has been around for decades -- be it at the college level or in the pros of any...
A new play's cast has some harsh words for Michael Riedel
My column last week about the nonmusical plays struggling at the box office prompted all sorts of emails and calls from producers imploring me to give them a chance. Nobody...
Should I tell my boss I'm an Uber driver by night?
I had the most embarrassing experience. I work as a marketing manager by day and lately have been making extra money as an Uber driver by night. I didn’t tell...
Russian spy ship spotted off US coast
A Russian spy ship was spotted patrolling off the coast of Delaware on Tuesday — the same day it emerged that the Kremlin secretly deployed new cruise missiles and buzzed...
High-tech tomb raiders to investigate King Tut's tomb
Researchers will continue their search for secret chambers in King Tutankhamun's tomb this year, harnessing sophisticated radar technology to find out if another burial is hidden at the famous site....
Yankees know the 'lucky' line between dynasty and disaster
TAMPA – It’s not going to go how you expect. That is hardly the cheery, pie-eyed optimism associated with pitchers and catchers reporting and the first day of spring training....
Why Trump should return to the trail and other notable comments
From the right: Trump Should Hit the Campaign Trail With critics saying President Trump’s administration is “a hot mess” while supporters maintain he’s “accomplished more in three weeks than many...
Moving abroad for love can make you miserable
There's something so romantic about the idea of packing your bags, leaving everything behind, and following your spouse to the end of the Earth (or at least wherever a job...
A cop and a kid battle it out ... through dance
Jason, a youngster in Nashville, NC, challenged local law enforcement to a dance-off. Deputy C. Williams gladly accepted the invitation, as part of the Running Man Challenge. The moment went...
This plant might be the key to combatting superbugs
This Floridian weed might be a superbug’s worst nightmare. The red berries on the Brazilian peppertree contain an extract that could treat or prevent a deadly superbug, according to a...
Ruben Tejada is still trying to get up from this takedown
TAMPA -- Most players would love to be known for a famous play that happened in the postseason. Not Ruben Tejada. Tejada’s career was derailed when he suffered a broken...
To find true love, market yourself like a shampoo
Match.com and OKCupid are the Amazon of courtship. And for single Americans who have signed up to dating sites, this is the busiest time of year. It’s the peak season...
'Free commercial' for Ivanka could end up costing Kellyanne
That "free commercial" for Ivanka Trump's clothing line could end up costing Kellyanne Conway. The head of the federal government’s watchdog group, the Office of Government Ethics, says “there is...
These cooling caps help limit hair loss in breast cancer patients
Scalp cooling may help breast cancer patients keep some of their hair following chemotherapy, according to two new studies. Cooling caps—already widely used across Europe — may offer the solution...
Soon, drones will carry people through city streets
Dubai's dramatic skyline will soon be filled with buzzing passenger drones ferrying tourists and commuters. It unveiled its first pilot-less helicopter taxi during the second day of the World Government...
Apple stock hits all-time high
Investors showed some Valentine’s Day love by taking Apple shares to a record high of $135.09 — while sending the major indexes to similar heights. Apple, the world’s most valuable...
The 5 teams desperate enough to go all-in for Jimmy Garoppolo
The quarterback carousel is sure to spin this offseason more than it has in recent years. That’s because players like Tony Romo, Jay Cutler and Jimmy Garoppolo are likely to...
Man gets a tattoo to ask woman to marry him
When Kevin Sheridan decided to propose to his longtime girlfriend, he wanted to do something that he hadn't seen done before. So he got the proposal tattooed on his back...
Cop's finger severed after getting hit by car
A cop had part of his finger severed when he was hit by a food delivery truck in Astoria on Tuesday, law enforcement sources said. The officer, who works in...
Trump says 'illegal leaks' are the 'real story' of Flynn's resignation
With the administration in turmoil following the resignation of National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, the White House is pointing to a torrent of leaks as the “real story” deserving attention....
Jeremy Lin's hell is just about over
Jeremy Lin’s strained left hamstring has hampered the Nets’ season, putting him on Brooklyn’s bench and helping put the team in the NBA’s basement. But the point guard finally resumed...
Ex-Baruch coach allegedly pocketed $600K from school
A former Baruch College basketball coach and athletic department official was busted Tuesday for pocketing more than half million dollars that should have gone to the college for rentals of...
Woman finds a slug in her bag of lettuce
A shopper was stunned to discover an enormous slug hiding in her bag of Aldi spinach. Samantha Farrell, from Birmingham, bought the bag of unwashed leaves at her local Sheldon...
'Nervous' Luis Severino turns to Pedro Martinez as pitching savior
TAMPA — The success of the Yankees rotation this season might depend on Pedro Martinez. The Hall of Famer worked out this offseason with Luis Severino, the young right-hander the Yankees...
Livery cab driver hits pedestrian in crosswalk
A 79-year-old livery-cab driver plowed into a pedestrian in Brooklyn on Tuesday, leaving him in critical condition, authorities said. The 65-year-old victim was in the crosswalk on Nostrand Avenue when...
GOP lawmakers push to repeal 'ridiculous' sexual harassment, ethics training
Three Republican state senators in Kentucky are trying to repeal sexual and workplace harassment training for general assembly members -- with one of the lawmakers calling the sessions a "ridiculous" waste...
Dear ABC: Please don’t screw over the next 'Bachelorette'
Rachel Lindsay’s journey as the “Bachelorette” won’t air until May, but for ABC, the real work starts now. On Monday, the network named the Texas-based lawyer the first black lead...
The once-dreaded team-building exercise comes of age
When Gunnar Kiene and his team entered Unarthodox, an experiential alternative-art studio in Chelsea, last summer, they checked their work personas at the door. Kiene, a creative director at SapientNitro,...
NYT reporter apologizes for calling Melania Trump a 'hooker'
A New York Times reporter outed himself and apologized Tuesday for saying in a private conversation that Melania Trump was a "hooker.” "I want to take ownership of a mistake...
The unexpected upside to depression
“I’m done,” I announced, as I closed my laptop and curled into a ball in the corner of the couch. My husband put his hand on mine knowingly, not saying...
Magic Johnson is Kobe's ticket back to the Lakers
One Lakers legend wants another's help. If Magic Johnson moves up the Lakers ladder -- which he intends to do, after returning to the franchise as an adviser to owner...
House Oversight Committee won't probe why Flynn resigned
The Republican leader of the House Oversight Committee said Tuesday his panel won't investigate the circumstances surrounding Michael Flynn's resignation as national security adviser. "I think the situation has taken...
Trump crashed wedding just after dealing with North Korea
Moments after dealing with an international crisis in the public dining room of his exclusive Florida resort, President Trump dropped in on a wedding party to give his well-wishes to...
Scientists capture moment star tears itself apart
Scientists have captured the moment a massive star 160 million light years from Earth was obliterated as it blew itself apart. Astronomers watched the incredible event using telescopes in California...
White House will re-open its doors for tours next month
The White House announced Tuesday it’ll re-open its doors for public tours next month. "I am excited to reopen the White House to the hundreds of thousands of visitors who...
Spicer: There was a lot more wrong with Flynn than lying about Russia
The White House on Tuesday blamed an “eroding level of trust” for President Trump’s decision to get rid of his national security adviser — as Democrats and Republicans alike called...
Worker admits to stealing metal from sewage treatment plant
He had a lot of brass. A veteran worker at the city's Department of Environmental Protection has admitted swiping 11,328 pounds of metal from a Brooklyn sewage treatment plant worth...
Google's cute Valentine's Day Doodle has a deeper meaning
Google's choice of Doodle for Valentine’s Day is harboring a chilling message. The search giant’s homepage is currently an interactive game where users aid a cute pangolin’s quest for love....
Removing subway trash cans has resulted in more track fires, litter: DiNapoli
The MTA’s oddball bid to decrease subway trash by removing garbage cans has only increased the amount of refuse — and caused more track fires — at some stations, according...
Teachers caught discussing which students they'd 'f--k, marry or kill'
A gaggle of Michigan public school staffers are facing some serious detention after being caught on video happily discussing which students they would rather have sex with, marry or kill....
Teen's laptop ignites 4 times in one night
A California teen was surprised when his laptop, which he wasn't using, spontaneously started smoking and eventually sparked flames. After unplugging the device and taking it outside, it ignited three...
Russia secretly deploys cruise missile, violating arms treaty
Russia has deployed a new cruise missile despite complaints by US officials that it violates an arms control treaty banning ground-based American and Russian intermediate-range missiles, the New York Times...
Armless typist sues Kroger for firing him because he couldn't carry his bike
A Chernobyl-born typist who has no arms is suing grocery chain Kroger for firing him because he couldn’t carry his special bicycle up a flight of stairs or walk it...
JetBlue lost Mandy Moore’s luggage
Karma is a bitch, especially during Fashion Week. Mandy Moore, daughter of an American Airlines pilot, flew JetBlue to New York, and the low-cost carrier lost her luggage for 24...
Cops stop man with gun from killing himself
A frantic mom tracked her suicidal son to a Tribeca hotel room through his cell phone -- and two responding cops then talked the man out of shooting himself as...
Scientists OK genetically engineering babies
Although not ready yet, powerful gene editing tools may one day be used on human embryos, eggs and sperm to remove genes that cause inherited diseases, according to a report...
Thousands remain in shelters after California dam evacuation
Nearly 200,000 people remained holed up in Northern California shelters Tuesday while engineers rushed to repair a crumbling overflow channel and drain the rain-flooded reservoir of the national’s tallest dam....
Pedro Hernandez convicted of murdering Etan Patz in 1979
It took 38 years and two trials, but a Manhattan jury on Tuesday brought the mystery of little Etan Patz’s 1979 disappearance to a close — convicting a former grocery...
I deserve another chance after two tweets buried my MLB career
Steve Clevenger hopes his controversial tweets are not the final words of his middling baseball career. In a recent interview with Yahoo Sports, Clevenger opened up about two inappropriate tweets he...
Being single is making you poor
Some bad news for those kissing frogs (or choosing not to): As if the bleak Tinder landscape weren’t enough reason to lament the single life, it turns out that going...
Man gets marriage proposal tattooed on his back
It's a good thing she didn't say no. Kevin Sheridan, 37, of East Grinstead, West Sussex, England popped the question this week by getting his proposal tattooed on his left...
Flynn's son, who pushed phony Pizzagate, blames dad's downfall on 'disinformation campaign'
Michael Flynn’s son is blaming a “disinformation campaign” for bringing down his father, who up until Monday night served as President Trump’s national security adviser. “The disinformation campaign against my...
Will Kevin Love injury change Cavaliers' trade deadline plans?
Kevin Love underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee and will be out an estimated six weeks, the Cavaliers announced Tuesday. The debilitating news comes nine days before the Feb. 23...
Warning: Stranded whales may explode
Beachgoers in New Zealand have been warned to steer clear of exploding whales after the mass stranding that left hundreds of whale carcasses rotting on a beach in the country’s...
Oakley won't accept end of MSG ban until Dolan shamed publicly
Well, so much for that happy ending between Knicks legend Charles Oakley and team owner James Dolan. With Oakley’s potential lifetime ban lifted through Dolan’s invitation to the former player...
World's hottest felon sizzles on the runway
"Hot felon" Jeremy Meeks — the handsome tattooed criminal whose 2014 mug shot caused a collective swoon — was a big hit during his first foray into modeling during New...
Thief returns stolen van to morgue after finding corpse
A California man stole two vans from the same mortuary — returning the first one when he discovered a fresh corpse in the back, according to a report. Bobby Joe...
Millennials are more depressed at work than any generation
A growing body of research suggests that young workers are increasingly adding mental health days to their personal days, and young women are particularly at risk. Millennials report higher rates...
Prosecutors fear witnesses won't live to testify against Robert Durst
Two witnesses for prosecutors, including one yet to be identified, are expected to testify on Tuesday at a hearing in the murder trial of New York real estate heir Robert...
Ice-T: Adele deserved to win at the Grammys
Even though Adele received some blowback on social media for her clean sweep at the Grammys — winning Album of the Year over Beyoncé’s critically acclaimed “Lemonade” — rapper Ice-T...
Howie Rose's daughter's unique broadcasting path: soap operas, sex and sports
As the child of one of the most prominent voices in New York broadcasting, Alyssa Rose also wants to be heard loud and clear. The 27-year-old daughter of Mets play-by-play...
Cop suspended after shoplifting suspect escapes custody
Police nabbed a shoplifting suspect who escaped their custody and suspended one of the cops who let him get away, authorities said. Xavier Rivers, 21, was picked up near his...
Jeurys Familia can't use this no-comment tactic forever
PORT ST. LUCIE — The rules have changed for Jeurys Familia, who presented as a good guy all the way through his NL wild-card game loss to the Giants in...
Plantation workers kill and eat endangered orangutan
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Palm oil plantation workers killed and ate a critically endangered orangutan on the island of Borneo, according to an Indonesian lawmaker who called for police to investigate...
My life sucks since winning the lottery
Poor little rich girl. The youngest person ever to win the lottery in Britain wants to sue the jackpot honchos who made her wealthy because the dough “ruined her life,”...
Reporter says Omarosa 'physically intimidated' her during argument
Trump administration official and former "Apprentice" contestant Omarosa Manigault "physically intimidated" a White House reporter during a heated argument outside the Oval Office that could have warranted intervention by the...
The states where you're most likely to catch an STD
Your likelihood of catching an STD depends on where you live, according to a new study. The new report -- using data from the Centers for Disease and Prevention, as well as...
Is this the big step toward McGregor-Mayweather fight?
Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather finally have reached a multi-million dollar deal to fight, the Irish Sun has learned. After months of intense negotiations, representatives for McGregor have thrashed out a money-spinning...
Burger King is offering an adult meal after dark
Do you want fries with your feather tickler? Burger King unveiled a whopper of a Valentine's Day promotion — an "adults meal" that comes with a kinky sex toy. The...
Hitler lookalike arrested for glorifying Nazism
Police this week busted the wannabe Führer whose Adolf Hitler impersonation caused an uproar in an Austrian town. The man, who claimed his name was Harald Hitler, was arrested Monday...
Kim Jong Un's half-brother killed by female assassins with poison
Two female assassins brandishing poison needles killed the casino-loving half-brother of North Korean despot Kim Jong Un inside a Malaysian airport, according to a stunning new report. Kim Jong Nam...
Conway: Flynn resigned because lies made him a 'lightning rod'
National security adviser Michael Flynn resigned because he became a "lightning rod" when he lied about his contact with a Russian ambassador, White House counselor Kellyanne Conway said Tuesday "In...
Homeowner finds landscaper having sex with family dog
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. -- An Atlanta-area man has turned himself in after he was accused of engaging in a sex act with a dog while working as a landscaper. Citing jail...
Flynn is the most short-lived national security adviser in history
President Trump's jettisoned national security adviser has set a record — by holding the job for a mere 24 days, the shortest tenure, by far, on record. Michael Flynn, who...
Massive shakeup expected for NSC after Flynn's resignation
The turnover in the National Security Council is far from over, as more shuffling is expected in the wake of the resignation of the agency's top boss, Michael Flynn, according...
I am 82 years old and have the libido of a teenager
An 82-year-old singer-songwriter from New York City is looking for a good time. D'yan Forest says that while many of her friends have given up on sex, she'll never stop...
Not so fast! Irish runner gets entangled in a freak accident
While running the 800-meter at the Irish Universities Indoor Championships, sprinter Aengus Meldon was hit by a rogue elastic bar. It was a freak accident caused by a nearby pole...
Aetna, Humana end $34 billion merger deal
Health insurer Aetna and rival Humana said on Tuesday they had mutually ended their $34 billion merger agreement. Aetna’s decision comes weeks after a court ruled against the deal due...
Kim Jong Un's half-brother killed in Malaysia: report
The half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has been killed in Malaysia, the Yonhap News Agency and other South Korean media outlets reported on Tuesday, citing unidentified sources. Yonhap,...
How Rex Tillerson can head off a revolt at State
One of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s most crucial missions is to ensure that the State Department he leads becomes an integral and influential part of the Trump administration and...
Sheriff outraged after being forced to ditch gun before entering arena
In one Washington state arena, a sheriff effectively had to toss his gun in the penalty box. Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich said he was outraged Saturday night when he...
Russian lawmakers rush to defend Flynn amid resignation
A Russian lawmaker on Tuesday railed against the resignation of Michael Flynn as national security adviser over his contacts with Moscow, calling it "not even a little paranoid, but something...
Committee chair: House tax panel won't seek Trump's tax returns
A congressional tax oversight committee will not seek U.S. President Donald Trump's tax returns despite calls from Democrats for a review to determine possible business ties to foreign countries including...
White House accuses Venezuela VP of drug trafficking
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration imposed sanctions against Venezuelan Vice President Tareck El Aissami on Monday, accusing him of playing a major role in international drug trafficking. The executive decree,...
The worst thing about de Blasio's State of the City was de Blasio
Monday night, New York’s mayor was a halting afterthought at his own annual State of the City Address — the final such speech before Bill de Blasio’s re-election race. De...
How Colombia keeps cocaine from ruining Valentine's Day flowers
BOGOTA, Colombia — Cocaine is probably the last thing most people think about when buying roses. But every year, police and growers in Colombia must work around the clock to...
Dad who left daughter in hot car on Father's Day headed to jail
BALTIMORE – A Baltimore man who left his toddler daughter in a hot car on Father's Day two years ago has been sentenced to eight years in prison for her...
Fortune cookie writer of 30 years quitting over writer's block
Writer’s block is no fun for any author. But one writer has such a severe mental blockage that he's decided to step down from his job after three decades in...
Nearly 200,000 face 'pure chaos' after California dam breach
It was sudden, potentially deadly — and nothing any of the residents of a California valley town could have imagined. Nearly 200,000 people were told to grab what they could...
Powerful winds obliterated this NYC gas station
The Big Apple turned into the Windy City on Monday, with gusts topping 50 mph — so powerful that they ripped the roof off this Queens gas station. “When the...
Trump, Trudeau manage to find common ground on a host of issues
Despite their striking differences on immigration policy, President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau found common ground Monday on a broad range of issues, from trade to creating more...
Top contenders to replace Michael Flynn as national security adviser
With his administration having been dealt a significant blow after not even a month in office, President Donald Trump now must fill a vital national security post after the resignation...
Yoenis Cespedes finally gets to see younger brother in action
VERO BEACH, Fla. — Yoenis Cespedes has a gaggle of Mets teammates to cheer on (and hope they avoid injury), if he so chooses, in the upcoming World Baseball Classic....
Henrik Lundqvist doesn't spend long reflecting on milestone win
COLUMBUS, Ohio — This was a work day for Henrik Lundqvist, but one in which the goaltender could decompress two days after recording career victory 400 at the Garden on...
State worker racks up nearly $180K in overtime pay
A state technology worker more than tripled her salary last year by running up $179,930 in overtime, records show. Deborah Casais walked off with total earnings of $247,757 working for...
Tyler Austin not worried about Yankees' flashy new free agent
TAMPA — The Yankees signing of free-agent first baseman Chris Carter to a one-year, $3.5 million contract last week didn’t alter Tyler Austin’s mindset entering spring training. “I'm going to...
De Blasio targets 'affordability crisis' in State of the City address
Mayor de Blasio returned to campaign fighting form on Monday - making tackling the city’s “affordability crisis" the center-piece of his annual State of the City speech while criticizing his...