June 14, 2017
NY lawmakers eye tax credits for minority filmmakers
Lawmakers want to create $5 million in new tax credits for TV and film directors and producers who work in New York — but only if they’re minorities or women....
Firefighters describe 'unbelievable' horrors of deadly London inferno
Wednesday’s devastating blaze that devoured a 24-story apartment building in west London, killing at least 12 and leaving countless more missing, was “The Towering Inferno and 9/11 rolled into one,”...
Fifth Ave., Broadway, St. Marks Place: Which boro's version should you call home?
These days someone says 57th Street and thoughts turn to Russian billionaires. Could be, though, they're just talking about their place in outer Queens. Broadway, by the same token, is...
New ACS commissioner has 'significant concerns' over new legislation
The new commissioner of the city’s child welfare agency expressed "significant concerns" Wednesday about a City Council legislation package aimed at tightening scrutiny over his embattled department -- saying it...
Male model accused of forcing himself on sleeping woman
A male model raped a woman who invited him back to her apartment, forcing himself on her while she was passed out, law enforcement officials said Wednesday. Henry Romero, who...
Congressman shot at GOP baseball practice supports gun rights
He loves baseball — and the Second Amendment. Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.), who was critically wounded in Wednesday’s shooting, is a staunch defender of gun rights with an A-plus rating...
UPS gunman had filed grievance over excessive overtime
A union official says the gunman who shot and killed three people at a UPS warehouse in San Francisco had filed a grievance complaining that he was working excessive overtime....
The next rate hike is expected — but doesn't make sense
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday continued to normalize borrowing costs by increasing its federal funds rate by a quarter point. But this is the most abnormal normalization in history. The...
'Deep web' publication lays off 22 in shift to video
Vocativ, a 4-year-old website that billed itself as a company searching for investigative stories from the “deep web,” has laid off 22 staffers — nearly all of its editorial staff...
SeaWorld chairman may be voted off the board
SeaWorld’s chairman may soon get released into the wild. David D’Alessandro failed to win a majority of votes cast at the theme park’s annual meeting Wednesday, a source told The...
The shortest hole is scaring away US Open golfers
ERIN, Wis. — There wasn’t much action at the ninth hole at Erin Hills on Wednesday. Perhaps most of the golfers wanted to get out of the sun and conserve...
Horndog CEO scores massive break in fraud probe
The creepy Wall Street chief executive who was ordered to fork over millions for sexually harassing his Swedish intern just scored a massive break in an unrelated criminal matter. A...
Matt Harvey can't wrap head around his new pitching reality
The Mets’ health woes continued as Matt Harvey left Wednesday’s 9-4 win over Chicago after four ineffective innings with a tired arm. Harvey will be examined by a doctor Thursday, the...
Young child and man dead, several injured after horrific crash on GWB
A 30-year-old man and a 5-year-old child are dead after their SUV collided with a box truck on the upper roadway of the George Washington Bridge shortly before 9 p.m....
Real estate scion Evan Sopher selling $3M bachelor pad
We hear that Evan Sopher, a principal in his family’s New York- and Miami-based commercial real estate company, the Sopher Group, has listed his apartment at 445 Lafayette St. for...
Meet the Jets' rookie 'Wild Man' who's dreaming of sacking Brady
There is no way Jets rookie Dylan Donahue should be talking about a dream sack of Tom Brady, but he is. “That first sack I get against Tom Brady, if...
Laguna Beach monitoring its Uber relationship
Uber’s recent problems and upheaval have one partner of the beleaguered ride-hailing giant thinking hard about whether to curb its enthusiasm. The city of Laguna Beach, which embarks on a...
Golf's best: It's time to end this major championship trend
ERIN, Wis. — The last six major championships have been won by first-time major winners. Will that trend continue this week in the U.S. Open at Erin Hills? “I’m not...
'Invisible' exercise sounds weird but actually boasts results
Poor posture can derail your mood, energy, confidence and even fitness goals. Yes over time, slouching takes a serious toll on your spine, shoulders, hips and knees. It’s become particularly...
6 anti-aging foods that can help you look and feel younger
Scientists believe physical aging can begin as soon as we’re 20 years old, with the more noticeable effects typically appearing later in life. But aging doesn’t have to limit day-to-day...
NY spends more money per-student than any other US state
New York spent more money per public-school student than any other state in the nation in 2015 and blew past the national average by 86 percent, according to new data....
Pulitzer Prize winner among HuffPost layoffs in wake of merger
Huffington Post began laying off journalists in New York and Washington, DC, on Wednesday, and even its Pulitzer Prize winner, David Wood, was not immune to the bloodbath that claimed...
Bodega worker in vicious avocado attack is 'doing well'
The Bronx deli worker who suffered a broken jaw when unruly customers pelted him with avocados said via Instagram this week that he’s doing well. Victim Amir Alzabidi, 21, whose...
'Most famous Latvian in the world' out of hiding for documentary
Tucked away in his European homeland for the offseason, Kristaps Porzingis will be back in United States living rooms June 25, when ESPN airs an E-60 documentary on the Latvian’s...
Curtis Granderson's historic HR saves Mets and bails out Harvey
This didn’t just have the hallmarks of a Mets loss. This had the makings of many more to come. Again, Matt Harvey was a mess, surrendering three home runs Wednesday...
Gene Simmons trying to trademark rock 'n' roll hand gesture
Most of us have done it before — thrown up the "sign of the horns" while jamming to some killer rock music. Well, according to Gene Simmons, we have KISS...
Obama wasn't most surprising person to text Kevin Durant
It took Kevin Durant 10 years to reach the NBA’s crowning achievement, and the four-time scoring champion got to experience all the unbelievable moments that are a part of winning...
Golf's sneaky 'next No. 1' is here for his breakthrough
ERIN, Wis. — If Jon Rahm already isn’t the next big thing in golf, he definitely will be with a U.S. Open win this week at Erin Hills — one...
‘Bachelor in Paradise’ contestant breaks his silence on sex assault allegations
“It’s unfortunate that my character and family name has been assassinated this past week with false claims and malicious allegations,” Jackson said.
A Red Bulls smart move and a sub put away NYCFC
Usual Red Bulls starting midfield Daniel Royer watched from the bench as his team struggled against NYCFC during the opening half of a fourth-round match in the U.S. Open Cup....
These warning signs in bed could mean your marriage is in trouble
If a relationship is in trouble, it probably started in the bedroom. That’s the honest advice that health coach Dr. Mark Shannan’s grandmother once offered him — and, Shannan said,...
Scalise had 'severe internal bleeding,' needs several more operations: hospital
New details have emerged regarding the injuries House Majority Whip Steve Scalise suffered during Wednesday's shooting in Washington — including how the bullet that struck him "traveled across his pelvis,...
The Giants' weak link is sick of the bad rap
Giants offensive coordinator Mike Sullivan raved about the team’s options on offense and all the possibilities having so many weapons can create for quarterback Eli Manning. Sullivan talked about the...
'He was hunting us': Congressman recounts horrific shooting
He was hunting us, and there was no place to go. When the first shot was fired, I didn’t really think much of it, other than that it was super...
Hikers escape major injury after being mauled by grizzly bear
EAGLE RIVER, Alaska — Three juveniles were mauled Wednesday after coming across a grizzly bear and her two cubs while they were hiking in a heavily wooded area just north...
Killed lottery winner's girlfriend wins her own $1M scratch-off
A Florida woman whose boyfriend pocketed a $30 million lottery prize a decade ago -- before he was murdered -- just won a $1 million prize herself, local media reported...
An old-school warrior's time is over, and so is a Rangers era
Here is the quintessential Dan Girardi moment, coming near the end of the 2013-14 regular season just before the Rangers went on a run to the Stanley Cup final: After...
The Nationals left the door open, and the Mets finally look ready
A week ago, the Mets were left for dead in the National League East, all but buried by the Nationals. But they have gotten (partially) healthy and hot at just...
'Straight-laced' mom gave man in-flight lap dance because he was sad: pal
A mom thought to have had sex with a partying dad on a Ryanair flight was egged on by his friends, it is claimed. Friends of Tracey Bolton say she...
Trump sits at bedside of 'critically injured' congressman
The president and First Lady Melania Trump brought flowers to the MedStar Washington Hospital where Congressman Steve Scalise was recovering from a gunshot wound on Wednesday night. The White House...
Mets are ensuring they can unleash stars on Nationals
Neither Yoenis Cespedes nor Michael Conforto started in the Mets' 9-4 win over the Cubs on Wednesday night at Citi Field, but both outfielders made pinch-hit appearances, clearing the way...
Early tech guru's posh pad finds a buyer
The Westhampton Beach estate of the late philanthropist Donald Pels, a wireless and communications industry pioneer, and his widow, Wendy Keys, a documentary filmmaker and producer associated with groups like...
Hilary Swank's former townhouse is a $12M baby
Two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank’s former West Village lair is set to hit the market for $11.99 million. Swank and her then-husband, actor/director Chad Lowe, bought the charming townhouse at...
Turkish guards will be charged for bloody beatdown at embassy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jbhm7FCQL8 The Turkish bodyguards behind the brutal beatdown of protesters in Washington last month are expected to be charged with assault, a report says. Authorities plan to hand down charges...
Davis Love III's weirdest US Open ever: As caddie — for his son
ERIN, Wis. — It’s difficult to figure out who will be more nervous on that Erin Hills first tee at 6:56 in the morning local time Thursday to start the...
Bonderman's woes continue, sole female partner leaving TPG Capital
David Bonderman’s woman problems continue. The only female partner at the 74-year old private equity mogul’s TPG Capital is leaving the firm. Carrie Wheeler, a 21-year TPG vet, who headed...
Christie Brinkley slashes price for her Hamptons home
Supermodel Christie Brinkley is chopping $5 million off the asking price of her Sag Harbor waterfront mansion, which brings the ask down to $20 million. The 4.44-acre estate, at 1...
This linebacker can turn Giants defense into a loud, terrifying force
The ball was slightly low and behind Odell Beckham Jr., a pass from Eli Manning that was not going to be completed. Had it been a perfect throw, perhaps Beckham...
Neil Walker the latest victim in Mets' misery
It was only a matter of time. Just before starting an important four-game series against the rival Nationals, the already-thin Mets roster lost its latest key player Wednesday night, when...
Emmy hopefuls jockey for attention in crowded field
Emmy fever has swept across Hollywood — and it’s like nothing we’ve ever seen before. While nominations won’t be announced until July 13, preliminary voting is under way in 117...
Adorable bat boy from World Series lore gets his draft moment
Dusty Baker's son now could have a chance to run across home plate of a major league stadium without fear of getting trounced by Giant men. Darren Baker was drafted...
Why having a nightcap may be good for your health
Believe it or not, ending your day with a glass of wine or a serving of port may help your health in more ways than one. Here are four unexpected...
Welcome to our hell, de Blasio
He was forced let two jam-packed subway cars pass him by — before finding some room on the third attempt.
Chase Headley is winning the Gleyber Torres fight
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Chase Headley has stalled the shouts that the Yankees should promote stud prospect Gleyber Torres from Triple-A to play third base and force Headley to the bench....
What we know about about low-fat foods may be wrong
You’re shopping at the grocery store and faced with the option of buying regular or reduced-fat peanut butter. Seems like reaching for the latter variety would be doing your health...
Selfie-loving party girl sentenced to 90 days in jail
The brunette party girl busted for a drug-fueled, livestreamed Manhattan hotel bash in which she brandished BB guns that looked like real pistols, causing police to crash the bash, was...
Architect claims firm stole One World Trade Center design
A Georgia-based architect says the prominent architectural firm behind One World Trade Center ripped off a design he created as a graduate student in 1999. Jeehoon Park sued architectural firm...
I married my kidney donor
As love stories go, the romance of Dr. Vanessa Grubbs and Robert Phillips had a unique progression. They started dating in June 2004, she gave him a kidney in April...
Time to kill the car-dealer cartel
Lawmakers in Albany are considering a bill to let Tesla open more New York showrooms to sell its vehicles. Fair enough — but why restrict where people buy cars at...
New York's school-spending insanity
Kids aren’t the only ones shafted by failed New York schools — taxpayers are, too. Empire State public schools (not counting charters) spent a whopping $21,206 per student in the...
Everyone trusts Jim Comey when he says what they want to hear
Is James Comey an honest patriot or a conniving operative? Depends on whom you ask — and when you ask them. Both Republicans and Democrats, it turns out, have been...
This is what divorce looks like after 50 years of marriage
Three years ago, when Carol Moffa divorced her husband after, she says, putting up with a lot of “crap” over the years, she was downright scared. Moffa, now 76, had...
Lawmakers want gender-neutral terms for police, firefighters
Women willing to take a bullet for the City of New York should not be overlooked and ignored by antiquated laws that fail to recognize they’re now included among the...
Woman disguises dog as baby, sneaks it into hospital for grandma
A young woman in California snuck in her grandmother’s dog, pretending it was a baby, to surprise her relative at the hospital. Shelby Hennick’s grandmother, Dona, was hospitalized after a...
Mom dies trying to save son from giant wave
The son and a relative made it back to shore but when they turned around the mother was gone, according to witnesses.
The Palestinian Authority can't stop paying terrorists -- so Trump can't make a deal
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is seen as a savvy player in an administration where the president doesn’t have much background on foreign policy. That’s especially true in the Middle...
Political death threats becoming new, unsettling normal
It was heartening to see members of Congress from both parties echo calls for unity following Wednesday’s attempted massacre. Putting aside their habitual rancor, Democrats and Republicans joined together to...
Teen shoots at snake, accidentally kills twin brother
DAYTON, Texas — Authorities say a 14-year-old boy accidentally shot his twin brother to death when he fired at a snake in Southeast Texas. The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office says...
It feels like America is descending into chaos
I turned 7 in 1968, and though my memories are necessarily fuzzy, I can still sum up a queasy sense of the chaos that pervaded the year as it streamed...
Matt Forte has two words for people who think Jets will tank
Running back Matt Forte is not fond of the suggestion the Jets are tanking this season. The veteran was asked what he thought about the belief many fans have that...
Landon Collins is aiming way higher than another Pro Bowl
Landon Collins doesn’t consider last season a career year. He said he believes it merely was a starting point for what he hopes is an unforgettable career. The third-year Giants...
Escaped inmates still on the run, stole second pickup truck: sheriff
ATLANTA — Two Georgia inmates who killed their guards and escaped from a prison bus have stolen a second vehicle as they try to stay ahead of a massive manhunt,...
Mueller probe expands to include whether Trump obstructed justice: report
Mueller is also looking into possible financial crimes among Trump's administration and campaign apparatus, the report said.
GOP baseball team shooter lived out of van before attack
The Illinois man who sprayed bullets into a practice of the Republican congressional baseball game Wednesday had been living in a white cargo van for the past three months, the...
Teens rescued after getting lost for 3 days in creepy catacombs
PARIS — Two teenage boys have been rescued after three days underground in the skeleton-lined labyrinth of the Catacombs of Paris. Paris police said they alerted firefighters early Wednesday that...
Four National Guard soldiers charged with sodomy after raping woman
Four National Guard soldiers from Kentucky face charges after allegedly giving a minor alcohol and then raping her. Anthony R. Tubolino, 25; Tyler A. Hart, 19; Austin L. Dennis, 21;...
Maybe don't dress like a captive woman in 'The Handmaid's Tale'
Sure, Hulu’s “The Handmaid’s Tale” is the show of the moment — but did anyone expect the dystopian series to spark a clothing trend? Suddenly, the handmaids’ blood-red robes —...
The shocking 'juiced' ball evidence behind all these homers
Just in time for all of the air to have leaked out of Deflategate, we again have to talk about the balls. Now it's in Major League Baseball, which is...
How Yankees will choose who replaces CC Sabathia
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The first cut hurt. How deep it is remains to be discovered. Nobody expected the Yankees’ rotation to avoid injury across a six-month season that extracts a...
Pillsbury forces small bakery to change its name
The Pillsbury Doughboy isn’t laughing now. General Mills, which owns Pillsbury, threatened legal action against a small family-owned bakery in New Mexico over its name, Albuquerque Journal reports. Doughboy’s Bake...
'Julius Caesar' to continue despite mounting controversy
A modern production of "Julius Caesar" — with an actor made up as Donald Trump getting offed onstage — will continue to play in Central Park as scheduled, the theater...
Teen boy facing murder charges for violent death of 10-year-old girl
A Colorado teen was charged with two counts of first-degree murder Wednesday in connection to the death of a 10-year-old girl who disappeared last week. The 15-year-old boy accused in...
Elisabeth Moss is the best at walking alone
Beware: Potential spoilers below Walk on, girl. On the season finale of “The Handmaid’s Tale,” which dropped Wednesday on Hulu, star Elisabeth Moss proved she is still the queen of...
Muslims observing Ramadan saved residents in London high-rise fire
Residents sleeping inside the London high-rise that went up in flames early Wednesday were saved by their Muslim neighbors — who were eating before the start of their Ramadan fast...
'Impossible' Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor fight is on
It’s official. Like it or not, Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor will meet in a boxing ring on Aug. 26 in what likely will wind up as the richest fight...
How cabin crews hide terrible smells on planes
Airplane toilets are some of the hardest-working bathrooms in the business. After several hours in the air with back-to-back visits from passengers and no window to open, it’s hardly a...
China reportedly detains magnate eyed in Waldorf Astoria purchase
The head of the powerhouse Chinese insurance company that owns the Waldorf Astoria has been taken into custody amid a financial misconduct investigation, according to several reports. Chinese officials detained...
Kylie Jenner looks to unload multiple mansions
The reality starlet has two homes on the market.
10-year-old boy invents device to prevent hot car deaths
School is out for the summer for 10-year-old Bishop Curry of McKinney, Texas and he’ll be spending a lot of it developing his idea to help prevent deaths related to...
Jessie James Decker could be big winner in Jets breakup
From the Big City to the Music City, which might sound pretty sweet to Jessie James Decker. Eric Decker took a free-agent meeting Wednesday with the Titans, a fit that...
Fashion Institute of Technology set for major expansion
The Fashion Institute of Technology is expanding to 52,652 square feet at 236 W. 27th St. and re-jiggering its space. The college swapped out the 11th floor for the fourth...
Student takes exam after losing home in London high-rise blaze
A studious teen lost her home in the deadly inferno that engulfed her London high-rise overnight -- but still went to school to take a math exam Wednesday. Ines Alves,...
Avon's CEO is expected to leave the company
Avon Products Chief Executive Sheri McCoy is expected to step down, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Activist investor Barington Capital has been...
Shooter targets GOP congressmen: Time to tone it down
The best news out of Wednesday’s targeted attack on Republican members of Congress and their aides is that it didn’t turn into an all-out bloodbath, thanks to the heroism of...
United flight almost took off with jet fuel gushing out
Terrified newlyweds sprinted to inform the oblivious crew members just in time before the Venice-bound jet took off.
No one can fix ObamaCare, Britain's own Donald Trump and other notable commentary
Policy wonk: Even Democrats Can’t Fix ObamaCare Democrats were apoplectic when the GOP-controlled House passed the American Health Care Act, notes Scott Ehrlich at The Federalist. After all, they suggested,...
Corinne Olympios breaks silence on 'Bachelor' scandal
"I am victim and have spent the last week trying to make sense of what happened on June 4," Olympios said in a statement to Page Six.
San Francisco legislates clean space for breastfeeding workers
SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco supervisors approved legislation that requires employers to provide new mothers a clean and private space to pump their milk, adding to the board's long history...
Suicide bombing hits popular restaurant in Somalia's capital
Police say the death toll has risen to nine in an attack on a popular restaurant in Somalia’s capital. Police say a hostage situation is unfolding inside the Pizza House...
DWI suspect smuggles gun into jail in her bra
During a search in a Texas jail, arresting officers somehow overlooked a loaded gun inside a woman’s bra, police say. Police in Austin say an investigation is ongoing into how...
Hitler's chief executioner invented his own guillotine
You may not know who Johann Reichhart is, but his name would once have struck dread into anyone who heard it. Johann Reichhart was Germany’s chief executioner at the height...
'Bachelor' contestant says 'there's always alcohol flowing'
Jamie Otis appeared on Season 16 of "The Bachelor."
Meg Ryan's NYC house hunt ends with $9M Tribeca buy
Actress Meg Ryan is the latest celeb to buy at Tribeca’s star-studded 443 Greenwich St., according to city property records. Her neighbors at the book bindery-to-luxury condo conversion will include...
Disney to build statue in honor of 2-year-old boy killed by alligator
Nearly a year after tragedy struck at one of its lakeside resorts, Disney World has announced plans to erect a statue in honor of the young boy who was killed...
Brandon Marshall endorses Odell's jab at the media
It sounds like Brandon Marshall may want a pair of those Odell Beckham Jr. custom-designed cleats. The new Giants wide receiver raved about the shoes Beckham wore on Tuesday --...
Senate votes to sanction Russia for election meddling
The Senate on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to impose tough sanctions against Russia for meddling in the US election, invading Crimea and backing Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad. The bill — which...
Deer smashes through Denny's diner window
A group of Denny's diners were in for an unexpected surprise when an uninvited guest crashed their meal. A deer caused quite a scene when it smashed through the window...
Baby boomers paying to whoop it up at summer camp
Linda Levy jumped at the opportunity to attend Camp Meraki near Austin, Texas. As a kid she went to summer camp every year and later she worked as a camp...
Scalise in critical condition after baseball shooting
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise is in critical condition after being shot during baseball practice in Alexandria, MedStar Washington Hospital Center said. Scalise was struck in the hip when 66-year-old...
Morgan Stanley CEO falls for email prank
The Wall Street email prankster has struck again. Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman is the latest bank boss to get fooled by a UK-based email hoaxster, whose previous dupes have...
Swedes are using a microchip in their hand to pay for train tickets
A Swedish train company is letting passengers use microchip implants in their hands to pay for train journeys instead of paper tickets. Rail operator SJ claims that up to 100...
Cardinals create controversy with 'Christian Day' speaker
If the Cardinals were trying to draw attention to Christian Day, job well done. The St. Louis Cardinals, as they do every year, will be hosting a gathering of Christians...
Man shot after argument near Barclays Center
A 50-year-old man was shot near the Barclays Center in Brooklyn Wednesday afternoon when an argument turned violent, according to police sources. Victim Ellison Ingram got into an argument with...
Conjoined 10-month-old twins separated in 11-hour surgery
PHILADELPHIA – A team successfully separated 10-month-old conjoined twins during an 11-hour surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia said Tuesday. The hospital said sisters Erin and Abby Delaney, of North Carolina,...
Donald Trump Jr. compares GOP shooting to controversial play
Donald Trump Jr. weighed in on the shooting at a practice for a congressional baseball team on Wednesday — retweeting a post from a Trump supporter that compared the violence...
World's most pierced man has 278 piercings in his penis
The world’s most pierced man has revealed that he still has a great sex life despite having an eye-watering 278 piercings in his penis. Guinness World Record holder Rolf Buchholz,...
Parents starved kid to death because they believe in 'alternative diets'
DENDERMONDE, Belgium — A Belgian court has convicted two parents for their part in the death of their infant, who succumbed to malnutrition and dehydration because they were firm believers...
Gunman spent weeks scoping out field before shooting
Alexandria shooter James Hodgkinson lived out of a gym bag and hung out for the past month-and-a-half at the YMCA across the street from where he opened fire, according to...
Muhammad Wilkerson explains his plan for domination
Muhammad Wilkerson believes he is back. Back from a disappointing 2016 season when the Jets defensive end was hindered by a leg injury. “I want to pretty much have one...
Police searching for person of interest in bodega avocado attack
Police have identified a person of interest accused of hurling an avocado at a deli worker — and breaking his jaw with the flying fruit, officials said. Cops have not...
The moment a gunman opened fire on GOP baseball team
Dramatic video from the shooting in Alexandria, Virginia, captured some of the chaos that ensued when a 66-year-old left-wing zealot opened fire on the GOP congressional baseball team. More than...
This cute kid helped out his tired mom, and the internet is loving it
A photo of a young Chinese boy, who helped not only his own mom but also someone else’s on the subway, has gone viral. The picture was taken on a...
Fed hikes rates for the third time in six months
The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates on Wednesday, the third time in six months, as unemployment in the US has continued to fall and consumer confidence has risen. The Fed...
'Dollar Store Grandpa Bandit' busted after robbery spree
It's the long, wrinkly arm of the law. Cops say they've arrested the notorious "Dollar Store Grandpa Bandit" — a serial stick-up man who made the FBI's Most Wanted list after...
These are the healthiest and happiest states to raise your kids
When it comes to economic well-being, education, health and community, the best states to raise your kids are in the Northeast. New Hampshire ranked first, followed by Massachusetts and Vermont,...
Death toll in London apartment fire hits double digits
The death toll in the London apartment fire has doubled to 12 and is expected to rise further, officials said. “It’s very, very challenging to put a number on those...
Here's what August’s solar eclipse will look like from your house
Getting to enjoy the spectacle that is a solar eclipse requires a good bit of both timing and luck. You have to actually be in a position to see the...
This house is purr-fect for crazy cat ladies
Talk about cat-titude. Plastered in photos of felines, lined with walkways, toys and scratching posts, this Arizona house is a cat-lover's dream. Located in Concho, Ariz. — partway between Phoenix...
100-year-old Coast Guard shipwreck found off California coast
One hundred years after the Coast Guard Cutter McCulloch collided with another ship and sank, it has been found. The ship, which hit a passenger ship and sank near the...
Congressman won't feel safe on baseball diamond again
A Congressman who was on the field when a gunman opened fire in Alexandria, Va. said he’ll never feel safe on a baseball diamond again. “I’ve always loved baseball, but...
This MMA groin kick looks so painful it's scary
A heavyweight MMA clash in South Korea lasted just seven seconds after one fighter took an excruciating kick to the groin. Aorigele, 22, was taking on opponent Myung Hyun-Man in...
Jamie Oliver offers food, shelter to London fire victims
The celeb chef has reached out to families left homeless by the massive apartment fire in London.
Rangers are done with Dan Girardi
It was far more than Dan Girardi ever could have expected out of his career, but the undrafted defenseman is no longer a Ranger. The Rangers announced Wednesday they are...
J.R. Smith starts stumping for Carmelo trade to Cavs
J.R. Smith and Carmelo Anthony reunited on a third different NBA team? Smith seems to be in favor, judging by his Instagram activity.
Naked man goes on rampage inside antiques store
PUTNAM, Conn. — A Connecticut man is facing charges after police say he went on a naked rampage inside an antiques store. Police in Putnam responded to the Antiques Marketplace...
Fisherman catch two-headed porpoise in North Sea
Fisherman have had an unexpected haul after they dredged up a two-headed sea beast from the North Sea. A trawler picked up the two-headed dead porpoise in waters near Hoek...
The desperate final acts of high-rise fire's victims
Desperate parents threw their children from the burning London high-rise while other residents jumped to escape the conflagration consuming the 24-story building. One frantic mother dropped her baby from a...
Trump's pledge to wipe out MS-13 gang paying off in NY
President Trump's pledge to wipe out the notoriously violent MS-13 gang is gaining traction — at least in the Empire State. Federal officials have rounded up close to 40 accused members...
GOP shooter posted cartoons about Steve Scalise
The Illinois liberal who shot and wounded Rep. Steve Scalise Wednesday morning during a GOP baseball practice blasted the Louisiana congressman in a Facebook post. “Here’s a Republican that should...
UPS employee dead after gunning down multiple colleagues
An armed UPS employee killed three colleagues before turning the gun on himself inside a massive distribution center in San Francisco on Wednesday, police and witnesses said. The shooter was...
NYPD calls City Council plan to reveal anti-terror tactics 'insane'
A City Council bill would force the NYPD to open its anti-terror playbook to the public — a move the department warned would create a “blueprint for those seeking to...
Congressional baseball game will go on despite shooting
The armed attack on Republican lawmakers-turned-ballplayers won’t stop the annual Congressional Baseball Game from being played on Thursday. The charity game is still set for 7:05 p.m. on Thursday at...
Protests over MTA minority appointments turn ugly
A coalition of minority groups began a war with Gov. Cuomo’s office by calling for the firing of a top Cuomo aide, who happens to be a minority – while...
Steve Scalise once defended himself against links to David Duke
Steve Scalise, the congressman who was shot Wednesday morning during a GOP baseball practice in Virginia, is a long-serving lawmaker who once had to defend himself against allegations that he...
Tyson Foods lobbyist among wounded in baseball attack
A Tyson Foods lobbyist who once worked as a White House aide under former President George Bush is among the five people shot at a GOP congressional baseball practice early...
Yasiel Puig explains why he flipped off Indians fans
The Dodgers’ Yasiel Puig circled the bases after hitting a home run in Cleveland on Tuesday night, then gestured to a group of Indians fans that they were No. 1....
Huma delays divorce hearing until after Weiner's sentencing
Huma Abedin appears to be hedging her bets. The humiliated Hillary Clinton aide delayed the first hearing in her divorce from sext-offender hubby Anthony Weiner, set for June 19 —...
GOP shooter apparently volunteered for Bernie Sanders campaign
Sen. Bernie Sanders said he was "sickened" by the carnage wrought by a gunman who opened fire on GOP lawmakers at a congressional baseball practice early Wednesday, as he confirmed...
Worm grows two heads during space experiment
A worm mysteriously grew two new heads after it was sent into space as part of a cosmic experiment. The flatworm was on the International Space Station when it grew...
Palestinians contradict Tillerson, say terrorists' families will still get payments
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson insisted Wednesday that the Palestinians will end payments to families of militants who attack Israelis – contradicting claims by Palestinians and Israelis that there has...
Paul Ryan: An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us
House Speaker Paul Ryan on Tuesday condemned the shooting of a fellow GOP lawmaker — and declared that Congress was united in its response to the “dreadful attack.” “An attack...
War crimes prosecutor calls for arrest of Gaddafi's son
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court on Wednesday called for the arrest and surrender of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, who is wanted on war crimes charges for allegedly suppressing opposition...
Quick, head to this under-the-radar Hamptons gem before the masses find it
Australian expat Zoe Hoare and her husband Chris Mead own the popular New English Country Home in Bridgehampton — an eclectic mashup of antique dealership and interiors showroom, each item...
Now Rangers are ready for Vegas to come plucking
The Rangers signed forward Matt Puempel to a one-year, $725,000 contract on Wednesday, meaning they now meet the requirements for players they need to expose in the expansion draft and...
Steve Scalise 'doing well' after surgery
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise has come out of surgery after a gunman opened fire on GOP members during an early Wednesday morning baseball practice in Virginia, according to report....
Baseball practice shooting raises debate over gun control
The shooting of a Republican congressman by a left-wing anti-Trump home inspector is already reigniting debates over gun control. Democratic Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe was quick to call for stricter...
Love french fries? You're twice as likely to die
Golden. Warm. Crunchy, yet soft ... many find french fries the ultimate irresistible temptation. But now we know they double your chances of death. They’re everywhere. It’s hardly possible to...
Giant fireball engulfs this brave firefighter
An out-of-control fire in northern Maine escalated when a propane tank exploded, engulfing volunteer firefighter Scott Patten in flames. Local police chief Stacey Mahan filmed the terrifying moment, which sent...
Did Bob Dylan plagiarize his Nobel lecture from SparkNotes?
LOS ANGELES — The whiff of plagiarism is blowin’ in the wind for Bob Dylan. Phrases sprinkled throughout the rock legend’s lecture for his Nobel Prize in literature are very...
Democratic rival finds a way to get de Blasio out of bed early
Someone finally got Mayor de Blasio to wake up early. Democratic mayoral candidate Sal Albanese boasted Wednesday that he forced de Blasio to work out before his usual late-morning start...
Trump says GOP baseball practice shooter is dead
President Trump on Tuesday condemned the shooting of a prominent GOP lawmaker — and announced that the gunman had died after being shot by Capitol police. The president praised the...
Our sun might have had an evil twin that killed the dinosaurs
The sun which nourishes Earth once had an “evil twin” called Nemesis which may have been responsible for the death of the dinosaurs, top astronomers have claimed. Two highly-respected stargazers...
Cops seize nearly $1M in meth-laced lollipops targeting kids
Two suspects in Texas were apparently hoping to find suckers for meth, as authorities seized nearly $1 million worth of the drug in the form of lollipops in the shape...
This beer league soccer team faced the pros — and nearly won
For 81 minutes, these average Joes had America’s soccer world turned upside down. Christos FC, an amateur soccer team from Maryland, shouldn't have made it to the fourth round of...
Startup selling AI to low-tech firms gets $100M in funding
A startup that’s looking to bring cutting-edge artificial intelligence to less tech-savvy companies just raised more than $100 million. Element AI, a Canada-based company that will go head-to-head with tech...
Dude wears a romper through New York’s toughest neighborhoods
YouTube star QPark strutted through the streets of New York City clad in a male romper. “I was expecting a lot of negativity, but was really pleasantly surprised by the...
Lonzo Ball gets the joke
As he gets closer to the NBA, it seems Lonzo Ball is showing more of a sense of humor — especially concerning his dad’s outlandish antics. Ball was part of...
Democrats pray on baseball field after shooting
House Democrats gathered to pray for the five people shot at a GOP baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia. Democratic congressional baseball team members were on a different field at the...
Big TV networks won't sell as many commercials this year
This year is looking bleak for TV commercials. For the first time since 2009, the global TV business will see a fall-off in ad sales revenue, according to Magna, the...
Hero Capitol cops recovering after baseball practice shooting
The two Capitol police officers who exchanged gunfire Wednesday morning with a suspect who opened fire at GOP baseball practice in Virginia are in "good condition," police said. "The officers...
Suspected gunman in GOP baseball practice shooting identified
The gunman who was killed after opening fire at a GOP baseball practice in Virginia Wednesday morning has been identified as James T. Hodgkinson, an anti-Republican from Illinois who campaigned...
US Open golfer's phone case features sexy photo of famous fiancée
Paul Casey's phone case made news at the US Open thanks to his bombshell fiancée. Photographers caught the English golfer using his phone on the green during a practice round...
Michigan health chief charged in Flint water contamination probe
FLINT, Mich. -- The head of the Michigan health department was charged Wednesday with involuntary manslaughter, the highest-ranking member of Gov. Rick Snyder's administration to be snagged in a criminal...
Cops bust robbery suspect linked to fatal shooting of pregnant teen mom
Police in Texas have arrested a 17-year-old woman for several aggravated robberies linked to the murder of another teen and her unborn child. Atayanna Asia Nicole Douglas, of Beaumont, was...
Man asked if baseball team was GOP before shooting: witnesses
A man asked bystanders whether the lawmakers on the field at a congressional baseball practice in Virginia Wednesday were Republicans or Democrats — before shots were fired at the GOPers,...
Roger Federer returns, and his hair is a freakin' mystery
Roger Federer returns to tennis this week, ending his clay-court sabbatical to rejoin the ATP at the year's grass-court opener in Stuttgart. He'll play his first match since Miami on...
US forces under fire for using white phosphorous weapons against ISIS
Human Rights Watch expressed concern on Wednesday about the use of incendiary white phosphorous weapons by the U.S.-led coalition fighting Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, saying it endangers civilians...
Scalise in 'good spirits' before surgery for bullet wound
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise was in "good spirits" before undergoing surgery after being shot Wednesday morning, his office said in a statement. "Prior to entering surgery, the Whip was...
Gabby Giffords addresses attack on Congressional baseball practice
Former Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords-- the last congressional member to be shot in an attack -- said Wednesday she feels for her former colleagues. “My heart is with my former...
Philippines says US troops near besieged city are there to provide support, but not fight
US troops are on the ground near Marawi City in the southern Philippines, but are not involved in fighting Islamist militants who have held parts of the city for more...
New discovery could get everyone a tan without the sun damage
Scientists have found a way to get us sun-kissed skin, without the sun. Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital have discovered a compound that can darken the skin without the sun’s...
Senator didn't want Scalise's wife to find out about shooting on the news
An Arizona senator called Rep. Steve Scalise’s wife Wednesday morning to tell her that her husband had been shot, because he didn’t “want her to wake up and hear the...
Video shows United worker shove elderly man to the floor
United Airlines has apologized to a 71-year-old grandfather who was pushed to the floor by an employee at an airport in Houston over a ticket dispute, leaving the man “there...
Video shows United worker shove elderly man to the floor
United Airlines has apologized to a 71-year-old grandfather who was pushed to the floor by an employee at an airport in Houston over a ticket dispute, leaving the man “there...
Special needs teacher arrested for having sex with 15-year-old student
A former special needs teacher has been busted for having sex with a 15-year-old student, according to reports. The boy was a student at School at Northeast in Schenectady, a...
American Airlines passenger dies after falling unconscious in plane bathroom
A partly clothed and unresponsive woman was removed from the bathroom of an American Airlines plane at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and later died, according to reports. The woman, identified...
Soupman of 'Seinfeld' fame files for bankruptcy protection
The company, based in Staten Island, licenses the recipes, likeness and name of Al Yeganeh, the man who inspired the “Soup Nazi” character in the television show.
Senator recalls the moment a gunman opened fire at baseball practice
An Arizona senator recalled the horrifying moment he realized a gunman had opened fire Wednesday morning on him and other politicians during a congressional baseball practice in Virginia. "All of...
First photos of comatose student after release from North Korea
These are the first photographs of comatose college student Otto Warmbier since his release from a North Korean prison. Warmbier, 22, arrived at Lunken Airport in Cincinnati on Tuesday night...
Congressman, Capitol cops, bystanders shot during GOP baseball practice
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise and others were shot at a GOP baseball practice in Virginia Wednesday, according to reports.
Multiple dead in London high-rise fire, dozens injured
At least six people were killed and dozens injured in a towering inferno in London that forced desperate residents to throw their children from the burning high-rise in the middle...
Girardi: Home Run Derby won't wreck Aaron Judge
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Yankees manager Joe Girardi is a constant watcher of his players’ batting practice and said he doesn’t believe Judge, who continues to lead the AL All-Star voting,...
Didi Gregorius a stealth threat to Aaron Judge's batting title
ANAHEIM, Calif. — If Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra and Derek Jeter were active, they would be in the same place Didi Gregorius is: playing...
Minor league team pitches 'You Might be a Father' promotion
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A minor league baseball team in Florida has planned an unusual Father’s Day promotion. The team will give out pregnancy tests. This week Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp have...
Christian Hackenberg making noise in Jets QB 'kindergarten'
If the Jets truly are trying to get better by getting younger, exactly how does soon-to-be 38-year-old quarterback Josh McCown fit into that plan? “Even when you go to kindergarten,...
Cop issues 'pity' warning instead of ticket after finding funny note
It pays to be honest and responsible, especially in this Wisconsin town. A police officer in Wausau issued a warning to a driver after finding a humorous note on a...
Breaking down sweet-shooting Kentucky star who could fall to Knicks
The smooth jump shot jumps out. So does the next-level athleticism. And the NBA Jam flaming-hoop hot streak. But talk to those who have played with or against Malik Monk,...
Jordan Spieth's US Open edge actually isn't
ERIN, Wis. — Jordan Spieth is among a group of players competing in the 117th U.S. Open who also were in the field when the 2011 U.S. Amateur Championship was...
Nets hosting two high-profile guards before NBA draft
As deep a hole as the last-place Nets are in — having traded away to the Celtics what ended up being the top pick in the June 22 NBA draft...
Couple's Instagram pics may be proof long-distance relationships can work
Ask any couple that's spent a lot of time apart and they'll most likely say doing long distance isn't easy. Missing a loved one a million miles away isn't exactly...
Officials confirm fatalities in London high-rise fire
London's fire commissioner says there have been a number of fatalities in a high-rise fire in west London. Commissioner Dany Cotton calls the fire an "unprecedented incident" and says she...
CC Sabathia DL-bound as Yankees' win streak snapped
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Not only did the Yankees watch a six-game winning streak vanish into the pleasant Southern California evening on Tuesday, they likely watched CC Sabathia head for the...
Man who robbed bank to get away from wife sentenced to home confinement
A Kansas man who robbed a bank last September and told police that he was hoping to get caught so he would get prison time to escape his wife was sentenced...
'Significant number of people' unaccounted for after London high-rise fire: report
A raging inferno engulfed a 27-story apartment building in London early Wednesday, sending giant flames and plumes of smoke billowing into the night sky and raising fears of many casualties....
Man arrested for uploading 'Deadpool' to his Facebook page
FRESNO, Calif. — Federal prosecutors say a man was arrested in central California for allegedly uploading the Marvel film “Deadpool” to his Facebook page days after its February 2016 release....
Dennis Rodman's latest North Korea trip off to low-key start
PYONGYANG, North Korea — Dennis Rodman’s visit to North Korea has been uncharacteristically low-key so far. On the agenda? Bowling and a visit to the zoo. The former NBA bad...
How New Yorkers' obsession with Cuba gave rise to salsa
The Cheetah Club on Broadway and 53rd Street was the “granddaddy of the big commercial disco,” wrote cultural historian Steven Watson in his 2003 book, “Factory Made: Warhol and the...
Meet the golfer Phil Mickelson has put in absolute limbo
ERIN, Wis. — When The Post approached Roberto Diaz on the second fairway during his U.S. Open practice round Tuesday at Erin Hills, he said, “This is about Phil, isn’t...
Qatar looks to make a dent in NYC luxury real estate
Although Qatar has been cut off by several other Middle Eastern neighbors for supporting and harboring terrorists, its sovereign wealth fund is doing business as usual and has investments and...
Financial trading solutions firm heads to 28 Liberty
Broadway Technology is heading to 25,000 square feet on the 50th floor of 28 Liberty. The financial trading solutions firm will be relocating from 13,047 square feet at the nearby...
Sitt Management hires Jedd Nero to lease 2 Herald Square
Sitt Asset Management has hired Jedd Nero of Avison Young to lease its 59,000 square feet of retail space at 2 Herald Square, which sits at the prominent northeast corner...
Nearly 200 members of Congress sue Trump over foreign payments
Nearly 200 Democratic members of Congress plan to file a lawsuit against President Trump on Wednesday, claiming that his business empire violates the Constitution. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) is filing...
5 convicts found working at Trump's 'summer White House'
The Secret Service found five convicted felons working as caddies at President Trump’s “summer White House” in New Jersey — and they’ve now been barred from the grounds whenever he’s...
Nike and NFL won the city’s 2016 top retail brokerage prizes
With Cushman & Wakefield brokers quarterbacking each transaction, deals for Nike and the National Football League won the city’s top retail brokerage prizes for 2016. The Real Estate Board of...
Which one of these music labels will land 'Song of the Summer'?
So who do you like — DJ Khaled, Justin Bieber or Bruno Mars? Well, you probably fancy all three — but only one of the trio of superstars is in...
Ivanka and Jared don't let Sabbath get in the way of golf
President Trump’s daughter and son-in-law don’t let their religious practices interfere with their love of the links at his Bedminster country club. Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner follow the Jewish...
Cops ticket safety agents, let fellow officers off the hook
Eight safety agents at a Staten Island high school were slapped with summonses last week for illegal parking — while cops at a station house just blocks away are being...
Landlord who called his elderly mom a 'c--t' now trying to evict her: suit
A West Village landlord who called his 72-year-old mother a “c--t” and told her he was waiting for her to die is now trying to evict her from her $500-a-month...
This app would let you get a chopper to escape a traffic jam
Stuck in a bad traffic jam? There’s an app for that. Grab, a Southeast Asian ridesharing platform, tested a helicopter-on-demand service in Indonesia over this past weekend. The Uber competitor...
De Blasio still jostling for control of city schools
ALBANY -- Mayoral control of New York City's schools is no closer to a resolution with just five days of the legislative session remaining. The Republican-led state Senate voted on...
Us Weekly with Ivanka on cover sells 200K newsstand copies
The decidedly positive Us Weekly Ivanka Trump cover, with the headline, “Why I disagree with my dad,” sold about 200,000 newsstand copies over the weekend. That’s not bad, although it...
Condé Nast puts failing e-commerce site up for sale
Doing e-commerce is hard. Just ask Condé Nast, which on Tuesday said it was selling off its Style.com brand to Farfetch after years of trying to find a way to...