August 23, 2017
Uber more than doubles revenue in second quarter
August 23, 2017 | 11:59pmWhile Uber’s business continues to post strong gains, three mutual-fund companies marked down their investments in the ride-hailing app by 15 percent, suggesting these investors are souring on the scandal-ridden...
Fantasy football experts debate on best RBs in draft
August 23, 2017 | 11:39pmThe hardest task in a routine fantasy football draft is choosing which running backs to take and when to take them. Post fantasy Madman Drew Loftis and Roto Rage Jarad...
White supremacist turns himself in for alleged rally violence
August 23, 2017 | 11:32pmPolice report a white nationalist who says he pepper-sprayed a demonstrator in self-defense on the campus of the University of Virginia has turned himself in. Campus police issued a statement...
These are the winning Powerball numbers
August 23, 2017 | 11:31pmThe numbers have been drawn for the second largest lottery prize in U.S. history. The winning numbers are 6, 7, 16, 23 and 26, and the Powerball number is 4....
De Blasio says removing Columbus statue is on the table
August 23, 2017 | 11:19pmMayor de Blasio said Wednesday night that the statue of Christopher Columbus would be among those examined by a commission he's appointing to recommend monuments on city property that would...
Jets rookie linebacker gets chance to fight for starting job
August 23, 2017 | 11:09pmJamal Adams and Marcus Maye may not be the only rookies to start on defense for the Jets this season. Outside linebacker Dylan Donahue is getting a chance to impress...
White House finally sets rules for transgender military ban
August 23, 2017 | 11:07pmThe White House has finally issued guidelines for the transgender military ban — sending a 2½-page memo to the Pentagon directing Defense Secretary Jim Mattis to enact the rules within...
Rich jerks could be banned from parking yachts near Lady Liberty
August 23, 2017 | 11:07pmOh, buoy! A New Jersey state senator is demanding the Coast Guard ban jackass billionaires from parking their luxury yachts in front of the Statue of Liberty — after a...
This is what Mets hope games look like next season
August 23, 2017 | 10:43pmThe kids came to play. When Amed Rosario singled home Dominic Smith in the fourth inning Wednesday, it gave the Mets their first lead in 31 ¹/₃ innings in a...
Business was booming during the solar eclipse
August 23, 2017 | 10:41pmI would bet the odds are long that the good folks over at Challenger, Gray & Christmas, the outplacement giant, ever stepped foot into the Waffle House on Stoneridge Drive...
Pack of dogs mutilate elderly woman during morning walk
August 23, 2017 | 10:32pmA pack of dogs attacked and nearly killed an elderly woman in Mississippi -- "mutilating" her and causing horrific injuries to her neck and head -- during her usual morning...
Body of man wrongly identified and buried is exhumed
August 23, 2017 | 10:29pmORANGE, Calif. — Authorities on Wednesday exhumed the body of a Southern California man who was mistakenly buried three months ago after a body mix-up. The coffin of John Dickens,...
Wells Fargo may have just made another boneheaded decision
August 23, 2017 | 10:28pmWells Fargo Chief Executive Tim Sloan has reassured customers he’s doing everything he can to make up for past wrongs — except, apparently, if they got hit with excessive overdraft...
Vagrants turn luxury building into homeless haven
August 23, 2017 | 10:27pmForget about borrowing a cup of sugar — can you spare a couple of bucks? Working-class Bronx families thought they had landed the dream of affordable rents at a spanking-new...
The Tigers are exactly what the Yankees needed
August 23, 2017 | 10:20pmDETROIT — Luis Severino played the part of staff ace and the Yankees’ lineup looked unstoppable for a second straight night. Though the Yankees certainly will take another lopsided victory...
Monserrate slams rival Council candidate over residence claims
August 23, 2017 | 10:16pmCity Council candidate Hiram Monserrate slammed rival Francisco Moya Wednesday for claiming residences at two different addresses, accusing him of either fraudulently obtaining a mortgage or falsely declaring where he...
FTC clears Amazon to buy Whole Foods in $13.7B deal
August 23, 2017 | 10:07pmWhole Foods customers on Wednesday got one step closer to having their organic groceries delivered via Amazon Prime. The Federal Trade Commission said that it is no longer investigating the...
Pitcher's near-perfect game ends in walk-off disaster
August 23, 2017 | 10:06pmPITTSBURGH — Rich Hill’s first 98 pitches left the Pirates confounded, occasionally fuming and absolutely hitless. His 99th turned a potentially historic night by the Dodgers lefty into something else...
Mom went to work and left baby to die in hot car: cops
August 23, 2017 | 10:01pmMASON, Ohio — A baby girl who was found dead in a car parked in a Procter & Gamble employee parking lot in Ohio was left there by her mother...
Robert Lee decision leaves ESPN viewers scratching their heads
August 23, 2017 | 9:41pmESPN viewers on Wednesday still couldn’t grasp why the network pulled an Asian American broadcaster, who happens to be named Robert Lee, from calling a University of Virginia football game....
Photographer captures lightning zapping One World Trade Center
August 23, 2017 | 9:40pmLightning zapped the spire of One World Trade Center 12 times during a powerful thunderstorm that lasted from Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning. “It was incredible to witness,” said...
The play that proves $85 million hasn't changed Olivier Vernon
August 23, 2017 | 9:32pmThere is no way to know how a premier player coming to New York will handle himself, on or off the field: If the lights will be too bright for...
The night Conor McGregor decided he needed to fight Mayweather
August 23, 2017 | 9:16pmConor McGregor was in the middle of a training camp for a UFC match in Las Vegas when he decided to visit the MGM Grand Garden Arena and watch the...
Sisters go missing after attending eclipse festival
August 23, 2017 | 9:11pmPRINEVILLE, Ore. — Authorities are asking for the public's help locating two sisters who are missing after attending a massive eclipse festival in central Oregon. The Crook County Sheriff's Department...
Mets halt Syndergaard's rehab, fear he's moving too 'fast'
August 23, 2017 | 9:04pmAs he tries to ensure that he pitches again this season, Noah Syndergaard was scheduled to throw live batting practice Wednesday at Citi Field. That did not happen. The Mets...
Dream's over for NJ little leaguers
August 23, 2017 | 9:00pmHolbrook Little League has proven it has one of the best offenses in the world this summer, but for the second time in six days, the team from Jackson, N.J.,...
Police officer charged in K-9 partner's death
August 23, 2017 | 8:58pmVIERA, Fla. — A police officer in Florida has been charged with animal cruelty over the death of his K-9 partner. Prosecutors in Florida's Space Coast said Wednesday they have...
Man craving Chick-fil-A brings wife in labor for nuggets
August 23, 2017 | 8:47pmChick-fil-A lovers are known to go to extremes, like waiting in line for hours just to get their hands on their favorite fast food. But one guy in North Carolina...
Wife accused of cold-case murder denied bail
August 23, 2017 | 8:45pmAfter 21 years, they weren't going to let her go. A Manhattan judge Wednesday denied bail to Roslyn Pilmar, who is accused of murdering her rich husband nearly two decades...
Carmelo Anthony to Cavaliers not as farfetched after big trade
August 23, 2017 | 8:42pmWhen the Cavaliers talked to the Knicks about Kyrie Irving, Cleveland brass had no interest in discussing Carmelo Anthony. Kristaps Porzingis was their lone focus. Whether that changes after the...
Rory McIlroy the 'tinkerer' embraces new coach, new stats
August 23, 2017 | 8:35pmRory McIlroy stood practicing in the same spot on the putting green for so long that he had to use his divot tool to fix the impressions left by his...
1-armed clown arrested with machete claims it was a prank
August 23, 2017 | 8:34pmBIDDEFORD, Maine — A one-armed Maine man accused of startling neighbors by going for a stroll wearing a clown mask and brandishing a machete says it was supposed to be...
Gary Sanchez's stunning breakout started at rock bottom
August 23, 2017 | 8:27pmDETROIT — Was it the benching? The embarrassment of it? The rest it afforded Gary Sanchez? The time it gave him to work on his defense in a private setting?...
Lawyer appears in court for alleged lewd groping rampage
August 23, 2017 | 8:18pmA Legal Aid lawyer appeared before a judge in Manhattan court this week — only this time, he was the defendant. Anton Ditchev, a 34-year-old Brooklyn Law School grad, is...
Leonard Williams' goal for the season is just what Jets need
August 23, 2017 | 8:13pmLeonard Williams has a personal goal for this season, and it has nothing to do with statistics. “It’s just being a better leader to my teammates,” the Jets defensive end...
'Homie for life' defends pal who got knocked out
August 23, 2017 | 8:07pmFriends don't let friends get knocked out. Cellphone video posted on social media Wednesday shows an all-out brawl between several men -- one of whom was defending his buddy after...
Mayweather's dad on McGregor: 'I'd knock him out'
August 23, 2017 | 8:05pmLAS VEGAS – Like virtually every member of the boxing community, Floyd Mayweather Sr. believes Conor McGregor will be embarrassed Saturday night, finding it ludicrous that the UFC Lightweight champion...
Russian ambassador found dead in swimming pool
August 23, 2017 | 8:00pmRussia's ambassador to Sudan, Mirgayas Shirinskiy, was found dead in his swimming pool Wednesday — the fourth Russian envoy to die in just eight months. Police found him at his...
'Page Six TV' team is gearing up to dish
August 23, 2017 | 7:54pmGet ready for the launch of “Page Six TV.” The nationally syndicated show, modeled after The Post’s iconic Page Six gossip column, will premiere Monday, Sept. 18, with host John...
Albanese slams de Blasio as 'least transparent' in city history at debate
August 23, 2017 | 7:46pmDemocratic mayoral challenger Sal Albanese tagged Mayor de Blasio with a series of body blows Wednesday night, jabbing his administration as the “least transparent” in city history and suggesting de...
De Blasio rules out 2020 presidential run if elected to second term
August 23, 2017 | 7:38pmMayor de Blasio pledged Wednesday night to serve a full four years if he's elected to a second term -- dispelling rumors he might try to run for president in...
'Resolve the matter': How de Blasio orders favors for his fat-cat donors
August 23, 2017 | 7:35pmActually, Mayor Bill de Blasio has proved willing to go to great lengths to help one class of businessfolk — those who shower him with money. Restaurateur Harendra Singh is...
Ex-Celtics blast Chris Broussard over Isaiah Thomas 'lies'
August 23, 2017 | 7:33pmChris Broussard, who collected a well-earned reputation for dubious sourcing as an NBA "insider" for ESPN, hasn't taken long to earn criticism with his new employer. Broussard was a guest...
Albanese wants to know 'what planet' de Blasio is living on
August 23, 2017 | 7:32pmChallenger Sal Albanese questioned "what planet Bill is living on" when Mayor de Blasio boasted at the first mayoral debate Wednesday night that his administration had boosted the stock of...
The mayor should stop blocking the City Council's bid for small-biz tax relief
August 23, 2017 | 7:24pmWith an eye on the growing number of vacant storefronts and an ear for the wails of neighborhood retailers, most of the City Council is on board with a plan...
Want to live longer? Keep super busy
August 23, 2017 | 7:24pmPack up those cozy blankets and candles you purchased in last year’s hygge-fueled Ikea spree. Fall’s biggest imported lifestyle trend is ikigai, and it might help you live to 100....
Fresh proof that de Blasio's war on charters hurts kids
August 23, 2017 | 7:24pmNew test scores show that public charter schools are the best public schools in the city for high-need students, but Mayor de Blasio continues to drag his feet in giving...
Trump's media-slam shtick is getting old
August 23, 2017 | 7:22pmIt’s almost the end of August, seven months after the inauguration and nearly 10 since Election Day, and President Trump is still holding campaign-style rallies devoted largely to media-bashing. If...
Trump should send in Pence to get the Senate moving
August 23, 2017 | 7:18pmMike Pence for president, I say — president of the US Senate. It’s just the assignment for a pickle like this, when President Trump isn’t on speaking terms with his...
'Prince of Broadway': a window into when entertainment aimed at adults
August 23, 2017 | 7:10pmThursday evening, a native New Yorker named Harold Prince will attend the opening night of his 46th Broadway show — a mere 63 years after the debut of his maiden...
If Ben McAdoo is worried about Beckham, he refuses to show it
August 23, 2017 | 7:01pmAmid reports stud wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. could miss at least the opening week against Dallas with a sprained ankle, Giants head coach Ben McAdoo did not exactly provide what...
College rower who drowned at practice said he couldn't swim: cops
August 23, 2017 | 6:57pmThe member of Northwestern University's crew team who drowned at practice earlier this year could not swim, according to a police investigation. Mohammed Ramzan, 19, went overboard while performing drills...
Are dating apps going too far by stalking your personal habits?
August 23, 2017 | 6:44pmLike any diligent single looking for love, Nicodemos Varnava received a bundle of recommended matches on Coffee Meets Bagel recently and evaluated them accordingly. The dating app suggested one person...
National Lampoon's 'daughter' vacates NYC duplex
August 23, 2017 | 6:19pmActress Dana Barron, best known for her role as daughter Audrey Griswold in the 1983 comedy hit “National Lampoon’s Vacation,” has listed her East Village duplex for $799,000. The charming...
Stressed adults pay people to swaddle them like babies
August 23, 2017 | 6:19pmLeave it to Japan to invent a relaxation technique that evokes being held hostage at gunpoint. According to Vice, the country's hot therapy of the moment is called otonamaki: adult...
Americans prefer cheap plane tickets to sex
August 23, 2017 | 6:17pmThey’d rather score a great deal than score in the bedroom. Almost half of American adults think nabbing a cheap airplane ticket feels “better than sex,” Priceline reports. Forty-four percent...
Supporters rally to get Colin Kaepernick a job
August 23, 2017 | 5:56pmColin Kaepernick may still be out a job -- but there's plenty of people who are on his team. Hundreds of supporters gathered outside NFL Headquarters on Wednesday to voice...
Famed editors' woodsy Connecticut retreat finally sells
August 23, 2017 | 5:54pmThe former editor-in-chief of Mademoiselle, Amy Levin Cooper, has sold the lakefront Connecticut property that she shared with her late husband, legendary GQ editor Art Cooper, for $1.29 million. Cooper,...
Father-son duo busted peddling prescriptions on dark web: cops
August 23, 2017 | 5:54pmA Staten Island father-and-son duo created a thriving illegal opioid business on the Dark Web by first peddling the older man's prescription pain-killer patches, authorities said Wednesday. Michael Luciano and...
Brock Osweiler has somehow dug himself deeper
August 23, 2017 | 5:46pmBrock Osweiler and the remainder of his $72 million contract could be on the move again, the Browns hope. Cleveland has begun shopping Osweiler anew, according to ESPN, seeking a...
Activist supermodel checks out $4.5M Chelsea pad
August 23, 2017 | 5:45pmSupermodel Ajak Deng — who has strutted her stuff for Dior, Jean Paul Gaultier and Marc Jacobs — was spotted house hunting in Chelsea. Deng, who was born in South...
It's far too early for Trump to declare victory on the VA
August 23, 2017 | 5:44pmOn Wednesday, President Trump announced that his administration has fixed nearly everything that’s been wrong for decades with the Veterans Administration. Speaking to a group of veterans at the American...
Summer's end is the best time to score a Hamptons bargain
August 23, 2017 | 5:34pmDavid Shaulian and Yonel Devico’s eight-bedroom home in Bridgehampton measures 11,000 square feet with a chef’s kitchen, a finished basement and a pool. The cedar-shingled manse also includes eight full...
Trash on tracks causes latest 'Summer of Hell' misery
August 23, 2017 | 5:30pmThis “Summer of Hell” really stinks. An MTA worker improperly loaded a subway trash train Tuesday — and garbage that fell onto the tracks caused massive delays that affected eight...
13-year-old boy drove car full of meth for older cousins: cops
August 23, 2017 | 5:24pmA 13-year-old boy was nabbed driving a car full of meth in Colorado, authorities said Wednesday. The boy caught the eye of a Mesa County Sheriff’s deputy because he driving...
Own the $17M estate that inspired 'The Great Gatsby'
August 23, 2017 | 5:23pmA stunning French Normandy-style property on Long Island’s Gold Coast has hit the market for $16.88 million. This Sands Point home at 235 Middle Neck Road — and the family...
Why this Real Housewife looks up to Lena Dunham and Kylie Jenner
August 23, 2017 | 5:21pmTrash millennials if you must, but don’t do it in front of Kelly Killoren Bensimon. The 49-year-old socialite, who starred on seasons two through four of “Real Housewives of New...
Rescued poodle gets 6-pound tumor removed
August 23, 2017 | 5:20pmNAUGATUCK, Conn. — A poodle named Oreo is on the mend after having a 6.4-pound tumor removed — nearly a third of its body weight. Daryl Masone says her group,...
29 current, former Rikers inmates arrested for assaults
August 23, 2017 | 5:08pmJust when they thought they were out ... Rikers pulls them back in. More than two dozen reputed gang members have been slapped with charges related to violent attacks on...
How this couple met, proposed and exchanged vows — all on a city bus
August 23, 2017 | 5:00pmTalk about a wild ride. On Sunday morning, Kara Mullins and Osvaldo Jimenez got married on an M14D city bus, exchanging vows in front of some 80 straphanging friends and...
Fashion seems to have forgotten how sweaters work
August 23, 2017 | 4:56pmLooks like we're in for some strange sweater weather. From runways to streets, knitwear's taken some . . . unusual turns as of late. Now, there’s nothing wrong with a...
Ex-Ranger got a big contract and a nice house from new boss
August 23, 2017 | 4:55pmIf Dan Girardi wasn't already ecstatic that an NHL general manager was willing to pay him $3 million to play hockey for each of the next two seasons, he found...
Cops foil potential terror attack in Netherlands
August 23, 2017 | 4:51pmA man was busted driving a Spanish van filled with gas bottles outside a rock concert in the Netherlands, according to reports. Cops cancelled US band Allah-Las's Rotterdam show at...
Bowles is making Jets' QB plan more confusing by the day
August 23, 2017 | 4:50pmTodd Bowles played safety in the NFL, but when it comes to answering questions about the peculiar Jets quarterback competition, he’s more like a shifty running back: Evasive and unable...
Cops rescue kitten trapped in Queens storm drain
August 23, 2017 | 4:49pmPolice rescued a kitten who got trapped in a storm drain in Queens, according to a Tweet put out by the NYPD. The cat made its way into the drain...
Rabbi claims he was vilified for welcoming non-white members
August 23, 2017 | 4:38pmA Westchester rabbi who sought to diversify his synagogue was panned by its “racist” board members for turning the congregation “Spanish and Black,” according to a federal discrimination complaint. Rabbi...
Scientists may have detected a new kind of gravitational wave
August 23, 2017 | 4:07pmScientists possibly detected an entirely different type of gravitational wave, according to the New Scientist. Since the first gravitational wave was detected in 2016, scientists have detected two more —...
Brits think the 'filibuster' is a sex move: report
August 23, 2017 | 4:03pmAmericans may think filibustering is boring talk, but most young Brits believe it's another name for a sex act, according to a new survey. ShoutOut UK, a politics news platform...
PBA backs Eric Gonzalez for Brooklyn DA job
August 23, 2017 | 4:03pmThe Patrolmen's Benevolent Association announced Wednesday that it is backing acting Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez in his bid for the job this fall. “Eric Gonzalez has spent his career...
BOE sues Democrats, Independents for illegal campaign fund setup
August 23, 2017 | 4:01pmALBANY -- In an unusual move, the state Board of Elections is suing a group of breakaway Democrats and the Independence Party, claiming a campaign fund they set up together...
US diplomats in Cuba suffered brain injuries in 'sonic attack'
August 23, 2017 | 3:56pmhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5ZTARL-uxI A doctor who evaluated American and Canadian diplomats complaining about hearing loss and nausea while working in Cuba said they are suffering from traumatic brain injuries and possible damage...
Man gets 25 years to life in prison for killing son after Disneyland trip
August 23, 2017 | 3:54pmALHAMBRA, Calif. — A California father who admitted killing his 5-year-old son amid a bitter custody battle was sentenced Wednesday to 25 years to life in prison during a hearing...
Conviction upheld in biggest insider-trading case in history
August 23, 2017 | 3:50pmA federal appeals court on Wednesday denied Mathew Martoma’s request to throw out his insider-trading conviction. The decision means Martoma, who engineered the most lucrative single insider-trading scheme ever, will...
ESPN took political correctness to a ridiculous low
August 23, 2017 | 3:48pmIt’s the biggest unforced error of the week — and in this political climate, that’s saying a lot. ESPN became a laughingstock Wednesday for pulling veteran announcer Robert Lee off...
Woman charged after fatally shooting sleeping boyfriend
August 23, 2017 | 3:46pmHILLSBORO, Mo. — Authorities say an eastern Missouri woman who is charged with fatally shooting her sleeping boyfriend told investigators that an intruder was to blame. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch...
Dozens of puppies rescued from hot van
August 23, 2017 | 3:44pmOver a dozen puppies were saved from a sweltering van parked behind a New Jersey Walmart, authorities said. Animal welfare officials confiscated 26 French and English bulldogs, all between six...
Pup stolen by Tinder date reunited with owner
August 23, 2017 | 3:39pmAn adorable pooch, swiped by during a Tinder date, was reunited with her grateful owner on Wednesday, police in New Jersey said. Maggie, a 2-year-old Maltese, had been missing since...
'Mini-organs' help personalize treatments for cystic fibrosis patients
August 23, 2017 | 3:37pmUTRECHT, Netherlands -- Els van der Heijden, who has cystic fibrosis, was finding it ever harder to breathe as her lungs filled with thick, sticky mucus. Despite taking more than...
Middle-class millennials are taking out loans to cover unpaid internships
August 23, 2017 | 3:35pmTonya Riley, a 24-year-old who works as a research assistant at a Washington, DC, think tank, would now be considered middle class by most standards. But neither of her parents...
How friendship led to a neo-nazi group — then a deadly shooting
August 23, 2017 | 3:35pmTAMPA, Fla. -- The friendship of the four young roommates - though cemented in the dark trappings of an obscure neo-Nazi group called Atomwaffen Division - never seemed destined for...
Body of missing woman found near where man was stopped in her car
August 23, 2017 | 3:33pmJACKSONVILLE, Ark. — A body found in central Arkansas has been identified as that of an Alabama woman. Arkansas State Police say the remains of 23-year-old Laramie Cline were found...
People are complete suckers for online reviews
August 23, 2017 | 3:25pmNo reviews, no revenue. That’s the key takeaway from a new study published in Psychological Science, which finds that if two similar products have the same rating, online shoppers will...
Diabetic woman dies in Mexico from food poisoning
August 23, 2017 | 3:22pmA 26-year-old woman who was told she would likely lose her eyesight within 10 years was on a trip to Mexico with her sister last week, when she came down...
Woman accused of poisoning husband with eye drop solution
August 23, 2017 | 3:20pmA man in Utah allegedly discovered his wife was poisoning him with eye drop solution after staying home from work to investigate potential causes of his illness, KSL reported. Dallen...
This Japanese robot can perform Buddhist funeral rites
August 23, 2017 | 3:19pmTOKYO - A Japanese company has introduced a new role for SoftBank's humanoid robot "Pepper" - a Buddhist priest for hire at funerals. Chanting sutras in a computerized voice while...
How a slave made off with a Confederate war ship — and became an American hero
August 23, 2017 | 3:18pmFor weeks, Robert Smalls had been watching them. Noting their comings and goings. It was risky, but it was the only way his plan would work. The year was 1862,...
Man arrested for sending child porn to TV anchor
August 23, 2017 | 3:17pmBARTOW, Fla. — Authorities say a 20-year-old man sent child pornography to a Florida television news anchor’s Twitter account. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd tells local news outlets that Marchum...
If you want to make money, avoid these college majors
August 23, 2017 | 3:16pmYou might need therapy if you pick this major. Clinical psychology is the least valuable major, according to a new study from TheCashlorette.com, a division of personal finance site Bankrate.com,...
Man charged after starting GoFundMe to visit teen fiancée
August 23, 2017 | 3:16pmMISSOULA, Mont. — A 30-year-old Indiana man who started a crowdfunding site to raise money so he could travel to Montana to be with his 14-year-old “fiancée” is charged with...
Kids are going to hate this new parent-designed app
August 23, 2017 | 3:13pmA dad of the year has come up with the perfect solution to get his forgetful son to text him back – an app that forces kids to respond. “ReplyASAP,”...
Family 'chokes,' shaves grandma over Steelers radio volume
August 23, 2017 | 3:12pmA 77-year-old granny was beaten up by her family for turning up the volume on her radio to listen to a Pittsburgh Steelers game, Pennsylvania authorities said. The victim's daughter...
Flash-mob robbers are nearly unstoppable
August 23, 2017 | 3:10pmThey know how to make a run for it. Manhattan police are on the lookout for a group of roughly 10 men who have robbed a slew of running stores...
Kidd Creole arraigned for murder of homeless man
August 23, 2017 | 3:07pmFaded rapper Kidd Creole was arraigned Wednesday on his indictment for second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of a homeless man. “Not guilty, sir,” the rapper, whose real name is...
Kennedy kid was a real brat during arrest
August 23, 2017 | 2:56pmThis Kennedy’s the not-so-Sweet Caroline. Caroline Summer Rose Kennedy — the 23-year-old granddaughter of Robert Kennedy — stuck out her tongue and drunkenly told cops to “F--- off!” as she...
Shark takes huge bite out of paddleboard
August 23, 2017 | 2:44pmA sneaky shark took a bite out of a paddleboard off the waters in Cape Cod Wednesday – days after one was caught ravaging a seal just several miles south....
De Blasio should say now what monuments he wants to boot: Malliotakis
August 23, 2017 | 2:42pmMayor de Blasio should reveal which city monuments he plans to boot before the general election on Nov. 7 so that he can be held accountable for his decisions, GOP...
Man gets life for killing stepdaughter when she asked for food
August 23, 2017 | 2:22pmA Michigan man convicted of killing his 5-year-old stepdaughter for waking him up and asking for food was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Thomas...
Robert E. Lee statue covered up in Charlottesville
August 23, 2017 | 2:21pmCity workers in Charlottesville, Va., covered a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in a black shroud Wednesday in mourning for the woman killed during a white nationalist rally...
Toddler suffocates after parents place weighted mattress on crib to stop escapes: cops
August 23, 2017 | 2:12pmMYERSTOWN, Pa. — A Pennsylvania couple have been jailed on charges they tied and weighting down a mattress on top of their son’s crib so he couldn’t climb out, leading...
Don't ask Mike Francesa about Lindsey Vonn, Tiger nude pics
August 23, 2017 | 2:05pmThe intersection of digital hacking, naked pictures and a terrible breach of celebrity privacy is not where one finds Mike Francesa's expertise. The WFAN voice, though, was asked about it...
Rangers miss out on Harvard center they desperately needed
August 23, 2017 | 2:04pmThe Rangers' search for depth at center won't be found in the Ivy League. Stud Harvard center Alex Kerfoot told the Rangers on Wednesday he would not be signing with...
'Intoxicated' ESPN host Ryen Russillo found naked, arrested
August 23, 2017 | 2:01pmESPN radio host Ryen Russillo was arrested early Wednesday for criminal entry in Wyoming. Russillo was arrested at 3:45 a.m. MT by the Jackson, Wyo., police, the Sporting News confirmed....
'Pharma Bro' lawyer readies for his own day in court
August 23, 2017 | 1:59pm"Pharma felon" Martin Shkreli's former lawyer soon heads to trial in the pair's alleged ponzi-like scheme -- and he's begging the judge to switch up jury selection in order to...
96-year-old vet hailed as a D-Day 'hero' admits to being a fraud
August 23, 2017 | 1:55pmA 96-year-old World War II veteran hailed as an American D-Day war hero after surviving a fierce battle against the Germans on the cliffs of Normandy has admitted he was...
Rats and cats hang out at the trendy Brooklyn Cat Cafe
August 23, 2017 | 1:45pmCats mingle with rats at the Brooklyn Cat Cafe, a trendy New York animal shelter that fosters up to 25 felines and a duo of rats named Remy and Emile....
Joe Arpaio's pardon paperwork is ready for Trump to sign
August 23, 2017 | 1:35pmIf President Trump decides to pardon ex-sheriff Joe Arpaio, he only needs to sign paperwork that the White House has already prepared, CNN reported on Wednesday. An administration official told...
Justin Thomas: The thrill of just hanging out with Tiger Woods
August 23, 2017 | 1:34pmEven though Tiger Woods hasn’t played a PGA Tour event in almost seven months, he still has a huge impact on the game. As he recovers from his fourth back...
Typhoon Hato batters Hong Kong and literally sends people flying
August 23, 2017 | 1:34pmTyphoon Hato passed near Hong Kong, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Having the equivalent strength of a category 3 hurricane, Hato caused massive floods and sent trees,...
Trump to call for unity in speech at American Legion summit
August 23, 2017 | 1:24pmA day after his rancorous performance at a rally in Phoenix, President Trump praised US military veterans and called for national unity at the American Legion’s annual convention in Reno,...
Roger Federer feels great about everything, even his injury
August 23, 2017 | 1:22pmRoger Federer, in his first remarks since injuring his back in the Rogers Cup Final in Montreal, says his progress is “encouraging’’ and doubts it will be a big factor...
Slain journalist's family responds after worst fears confirmed
August 23, 2017 | 1:18pmA headless torso that washed up on a beach near Copenhagen was identified Wednesday as that of missing journalist Kim Wall — whose dismembered body was attached to metal to...
Scientist quits Trump administration gig with coded message
August 23, 2017 | 1:02pmA prominent scientist quit his post in the Trump administration Wednesday over the president's response to Charlottesville — and hid the message "Impeach" in his scathing letter of resignation. University...
Valerie Plame Wilson wants to buy Twitter to boot Trump
August 23, 2017 | 12:47pmEx-CIA spook Valerie Plame Wilson wants to crowdfund enough cash to buy Twitter so she can kick President Trump off of his favorite social media platform. Wilson launched the fundraiser...
Samsung unveils new Galaxy Note 8 phablet
August 23, 2017 | 12:35pmSamsung set out to wipe the slate clean in New York on Wednesday with a new Galaxy Note 8 phablet, hoping features such as dual rear cameras and its biggest-ever...
Calls for shark cull in Cape Cod after great white mauls seal near packed beach
August 23, 2017 | 12:30pmA shark attack on a seal in Cape Cod has prompted a call for a controversial system that would hook and kill great whites. Ron Beaty, commissioner for Barnstable County,...
Police were 'not messing around' with protesters after Trump's speech
August 23, 2017 | 12:23pmPeople protesting President Trump's speech in Arizona on Tuesday tossed rocks and bottles at police who responded with tear gas, pepper spray and rubber bullets, according to a report. The...
Lightning bolt strikes One World Trade Center
August 23, 2017 | 12:16pmThis is the spectacular moment a lightning bolt strikes One World Trade Center during an overnight electrical storm in New York. Striking footage shot during Tuesday night and Wednesday morning’s...
Baby born during height of solar eclipse in Florida
August 23, 2017 | 12:16pmCharlotte Roel Easterly came into the world in Pensacola, Florida, during the height of Monday’s solar eclipse. The Pensacola News Journal reports that the 7-pound, 11-ounce baby girl was born...
Airstrike on hotel kills dozens in Yemen
August 23, 2017 | 12:14pmDUBAI — At least 35 people were killed in airstrikes that hit a hotel near a Houthi-controlled checkpoint north of the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, on Wednesday, a medic and a...
Activists launch trash and leaflets at North Korea to show them a better life
August 23, 2017 | 12:14pmSEOUL, South Korea -- Some send up plastic leaflets that weigh less than a feather and flutter down from the clouds with calls for democracy or blurry cartoons ridiculing North...
Science says it's fine if you only work out on the weekends
August 23, 2017 | 12:09pmSkipped a few sweat sessions this week? Don't stress. Sometimes after a long day at the office, wrangling into a pair of leggings in the work toilets and rushing off...
Elon Musk reveals SpaceX's latest astronaut suit
August 23, 2017 | 12:09pmHouston, we have a new spacesuit! Elon Musk revealed SpaceX's latest astronaut duds Wednesday, posting a photo of the futuristic workwear on Instagram. "First picture of SpaceX spacesuit. More in...
Masseur pummels rival for poaching a customer
August 23, 2017 | 12:09pmA masseur went ballistic on a colleague at a Queens spa when the victim allegedly poached a customer they had been competing over, police said. Surveillance video released Wednesday shows...
NFL execs admit Kaepernick is better than these 6 starters
August 23, 2017 | 12:05pmColin Kaepernick's problem isn't a lack of talent. The national anthem-kneeling human lightning rod is still seeking work two weeks before the season starts, and it's becoming apparent that, barring...
Egypt's foreign minister meets with Jared Kushner
August 23, 2017 | 12:03pmEgypt's president and foreign minister met with first son-in-law Jared Kushner on Wednesday hours after the Trump Administration cut or delayed hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to Cairo...
San Francisco Jewish group starts 'Adopt-a-Nazi' campaign
August 23, 2017 | 11:59amA Jewish association in San Francisco has launched an “Adopt-a-Nazi” fundraising campaign in opposition to a free speech rally taking place in the city next weekend. The Jewish Bar Association...
Giants are experimenting with Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie
August 23, 2017 | 11:55amWas that really Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie lined up at free safety, deep and far off the line of scrimmage? Yes, it sure was, and it was a sight never seen in...
Woman wakes up with jaw locked shut
August 23, 2017 | 11:52amIt's everyone’s worst nightmare: waking up in excruciating pain and finding yourself unable to open your mouth. And that was just the beginning of this woman’s ordeal. Tamara Minge, from...
Best man gets Pornhub to help with ultimate wedding toast
August 23, 2017 | 11:48amA best man teamed up with Pornhub to make a hilarious video praising a groom’s “stamina and loyalty” to the website — before playing it to stunned wedding guests. Thom...
Stocks drop after Trump's threat to shut down government
August 23, 2017 | 11:47amUS stocks remained lower on Wednesday as investors mulled President Donald Trump's threat to shut down the government if funds are not secured to build a Mexico border wall. Stocks...
White supremacist to surrender to cops in Charlottesville
August 23, 2017 | 11:45amA neo-Nazi who justified the killing of a 32-year-old woman protesting the white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Va. — and later sniveled about his fears of being arrested — said...
Chelsea Manning shares her post-prison makeup regimen
August 23, 2017 | 11:35amForget counterintelligence -- Chelsea Manning's now leaking her beauty secrets. The former Army soldier-turned-government spy blew the lid off her post-prison makeup regimen in a new essay, explaining how cosmetics...
On Uranus and Neptune, it can rain diamonds
August 23, 2017 | 11:35amFollowing up on a long-held theory that intense pressure within the ice giants of our solar system could lead to “diamond rain,” researchers were able to simulate the conditions they...
Activist shareholder prods United Technologies
August 23, 2017 | 11:34amAn activist investor is putting aerospace giant United Technologies on defense — and insiders suspect it’s Dan Loeb. An unidentified hedge fund — possibly the New York billionaire’s investment firm...
Giants release lineman accused of domestic violence
August 23, 2017 | 11:31amThe Giants have cut ties with Michael Bowie, the offensive lineman and fringe roster prospect, after learning of an alleged incident involving Bowie and his girlfriend. A warrant was issued...
Firefighters who saved piglets get them back as 'thank you' sausage
August 23, 2017 | 11:30amA litter of adorable piglets were rescued from a barn fire — only to be slaughtered and turned into “fantastic” sausages as a gift to the firefighters who saved them....
Trump continues assault on media after Phoenix rally
August 23, 2017 | 11:28amPresident Trump continued his assault on the "Fake News Media" in a tweet on Wednesday - the morning after a rally in Arizona where he blamed the "crooked media" for...
'Summer of Hell' isn't over for commuters yet
August 23, 2017 | 11:26amThe Summer of Hell rolls on! A train with mechanical problems at DeKalb Avenue in Brooklyn caused a morning of massive delays Wednesday along eight subway lines. The B, D,...
LeBron plays nice on Twitter, 'obsessed' behind scenes
August 23, 2017 | 11:09amIf this is LeBron James' last year in Cleveland — and by every account it is — it sounds as if the King is desperate for his kingdom to taste...
Google Home launches Walmart order-by-voice feature
August 23, 2017 | 10:57amShopping online using only your voice is already a thing if you own an Amazon Alexa device like the Echo speakers or anything else that can run Amazon’s virtual assistant....
Woman tried sneaking vodka into horse races inside salami sandwich
August 23, 2017 | 10:52amA sporting fan in the UK was recently forced to go without the liquor sandwich she so thoughtfully prepared for a day at the races. On Sunday, authorities at the...
College hoops player commits suicide after heartbreaking calls, tweets
August 23, 2017 | 10:46amThe death of a college basketball player at his off-campus apartment in Indiana has been ruled a suicide, authorities said. Ball State basketball player Zach Hollywood, 19, was found dead...
Trump can't stop talking about the size of his crowd
August 23, 2017 | 10:42amPresident Trump took to Twitter on Wednesday to tout the "packed house" at his Phoenix rally despite photos showing a sparse crowd and news reports saying people began walking out...
Man who killed gay secret admirer from 'Jenny Jones Show' gets parole
August 23, 2017 | 10:38amA Michigan man convicted of killing a man who expressed romantic interest in him on a TV show has been freed. Jonathan Schmitz, 47, spent 23 years in prison for...
Man freed after new evidence in child sex case points to pal
August 23, 2017 | 10:35amA onetime Texas high school football star, who was sentenced to 25 years behind bars without the possibility of parole for sexually assaulting a child, has been granted bond and...
Customer charged for ordering an empty bag at McDonald's
August 23, 2017 | 10:32amA teenager has managed to order absolutely nothing from McDonald's - and still get charged £0.99 ($1.27.) Freelance music producer Ari, 17, visited the fast food chain in Essex, England...
Teen beats up his teacher in front of the class
August 23, 2017 | 10:31amA Milwaukee high school student has been caught on video beating up his teacher in the middle of class, police said. The shocking cellphone footage captures the moment the 16-year-old...
Trump wants a government shutdown if his wall isn't funded
August 23, 2017 | 10:28amPresident Trump has been telling aides in private what he said publicly during a campaign-like rally in Arizona — that he would be willing to shut the government down if...
Kristaps Porzingis' pursuit of 18-year-old model isn't going well
August 23, 2017 | 10:23amKristaps Porzingis knows whom he wants. Three months after sliding into the DMs of Croatian model Ines Nikic on Instagram, the 7-foot-3 center made a play for the social media...
Ad giant WPP's shares suffer their worst day since 1998
August 23, 2017 | 10:21amWPP, the world’s largest advertising group, cut its sales target for the second time in six months on Wednesday after consumer goods giants curbed spending, putting its shares on track...
Toothless man accused of biting woman, leaving her a 'bloody mess'
August 23, 2017 | 10:18amA drunken, toothless man told his girlfriend that he was “going to eat her face off” before biting her nose and leaving her a "bloody mess" inside a Michigan hotel...
Former top tennis player investigated for match-fixing
August 23, 2017 | 10:11amThe Tennis Integrity Unit quickly began its investigation into former world No. 13 Alexandr Dolgopolov's straight-sets defeat against Thiago Monteiro at the Winston-Salem Open on Sunday after some bookies suspended...
'Cash me outside' girl is launching her rap career
August 23, 2017 | 10:08amShe's now a rapper -- "how bow dah?" Rebellious “cash me outside” teen Danielle Bregoli recently recorded her new upcoming rap single, entitled “These Heaux” (pronounced “hoes”), which was partially...
Mutual funds slash value of their Uber stakes
August 23, 2017 | 9:56amFour mutual fund companies have marked down their investments in Uber by as much as 15 percent following a scandal-ridden year for the ride-hailing company. Uber has suffered a series...
Hillary: Trump's debate stalking 'made my skin crawl'
August 23, 2017 | 9:33amHillary Clinton described Donald Trump as a "creep" and someone who "made my skin crawl" when he followed her around the stage during their second presidential debate, according to an...
Cops reveal new twist in fatal shooting at fake gender reveal party
August 23, 2017 | 9:16amA "targeted" fatal shooting at a gender reveal party in Ohio for a woman who faked her pregnancy involved people connected to three different drug rings -- which has made...
Bloodbath after great white shark attacks a seal right next to swimmers
August 23, 2017 | 8:00amSurfers fled for their lives after a great white shark attacked a seal 75 feet off of Nauset Beach, a popular family-friendly spot in Cape Cod. At the beginning of...
Odell Beckham in danger of missing season opener
August 23, 2017 | 8:00amOdell Beckham could miss the Giants' season opener in Dallas with an ankle injury sustained during Monday night's preseason game against Cleveland, sources tell ESPN. The fourth-year receiver, who left...
Train with only conductor aboard derails near Penn Station
August 23, 2017 | 7:05amA New Jersey Transit train with only a conductor aboard derailed near Penn Station early Wednesday, causing no injuries but leading to delays for commuters. An Amtrak crew was moving...
Baby bursts out crying whenever her mom sings
August 23, 2017 | 6:55amWhile music seems to sooth most infants, this particular baby has the opposite reaction. Every time her mother tries singing to her, she bursts into tears.
Aaron Judge's old hitting coach knows why his ex-pupil is off
August 23, 2017 | 4:53amDETROIT — A year ago, Tom Wilson was Aaron Judge’s hitting coach at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and helped steer him out of a long midseason slump before Judge was called up in...
Yankees aren't quite ready to call up Greg Bird and Starlin Castro
August 23, 2017 | 4:40amDETROIT — Greg Bird and Starlin Castro need playing time to get back to the Yankees, so their rain-shortened game with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre wasn’t especially helpful. Before the Yankees beat...
Assigning blame for Giants' awful running game: Not all Perkins
August 23, 2017 | 4:27amThus far this summer, Paul Perkins has dodged questions more effectively than he has eluded tacklers. Consider, when Perkins, following a second consecutive poor performance, was asked about the malaise...
Inside the early Mets' education of Amed Rosario, Dom Smith
August 23, 2017 | 4:09amNumbers create reality and Mets’ rookies Amed Rosario and Dominic Smith are both getting quite the lesson in MLB truth. That’s a good thing because these are lessons that cannot...
Conor McGregor gets into two scuffles after Las Vegas arrival
August 23, 2017 | 3:46amLAS VEGAS — Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor still have plenty more to say. There are still tickets to be sold to one of the most anticipated boxing matches...
Masahiro Tanaka gives Yankees just what they need
August 23, 2017 | 3:11amDETROIT — It wasn’t the three-hit shutout at Fenway Park in April or the eight scoreless innings against the Rangers in June — and he didn’t strike out 14, like...
Mamma mia — this was a delicious accident
August 23, 2017 | 3:01amCAMDEN, Ark. — It’s a smorgasbord on Arkansas highways, with the third food spill in as many weeks. A truck driver distracted by a GPS unit crashed near the intersection...
North Korea photos suggest new solid-fuel missile designs
August 23, 2017 | 2:58amTOKYO — North Korea’s state media released photos Wednesday that appear to show the designs of one or possibly two new missiles. Concept diagrams of the missiles were seen hanging...
Kyrie Irving will learn the problem with being out of LeBron's shadow
August 23, 2017 | 2:52amKyrie Irving wanted to get out of LeBron James’ shadow. Now he has gone right into the King’s line of fire. Be careful what you wish for, Kyrie. Irving’s path...
Nanny accused of burning, beating kids gets 15 years
August 23, 2017 | 2:44amDANBURY, Conn. — A Connecticut nanny accused of burning a 3-year-old's hand and leg on a hot stove, lifting her up by her hair and trapping her inside a toy...
Aaron Judge's strikeout streak ends with whiff of controversy
August 23, 2017 | 2:19amDETROIT — Even amid a blowout, Joe Girardi made a move sure to get people talking. I didn’t love the move, emotionally. But I get it, logically. In beating up...
Woman shoved onto subway tracks in Manhattan
August 23, 2017 | 2:14amA 49-year-old woman was shoved onto the subway tracks in Manhattan — but luckily survived with just a gash to the head. The woman was helped by good Samaritans after...
Cops confirm dismembered torso found at sea is missing journalist
August 23, 2017 | 2:10amDanish police confirmed early Wednesday that the headless torso found floating in the waters off Copenhagen belonged to the journalist who went missing from a homemade submarine earlier this month....
Get what you can out of unknown fantasy baseball rookies
August 23, 2017 | 1:49amOne of the more entertaining montages you can find in a baseball movie comes near the beginning of “Major League” when the fans of the Cleveland Indians are looking through...
Bo Dietl wants to punch de Blasio: 'I just don't like the guy'
August 23, 2017 | 1:36amFormer NYPD Detective Bo Dietl, speaking at a mayoral candidates’ forum Tuesday night, said he’d like to deliver a literal knockout blow to Mayor de Blasio. Dietl, asked at St....
Ex-British spy behind Trump dossier hands sources to feds
August 23, 2017 | 1:33amThe former British spy behind a salacious dossier linking President Trump to Russia has reportedly handed over the names of his sources to the FBI. Christopher Steele, a former MI6...
Navy replaces commander of 7th Fleet after latest collision
August 23, 2017 | 1:28amThe US Navy on Wednesday dismissed Vice Adm. Joseph Aucoin, commander of the 7th Fleet, after a series of collisions involving its warships, including the destroyer USS John S. McCain....
ValueAct increases stake in Kravis' KKR
August 23, 2017 | 1:18amValueAct just cozied up closer to buyout baron Henry Kravis. A $16 billion hedge fund run by Jeffrey Ubben, ValueAct has increased its stake in the Kravis-run KKR to 6.1...
USC causes stir with misspelled Shakespearean statue
August 23, 2017 | 1:13amLOS ANGELES — Visitors to the University of Southern California might well be muttering, "What fools these mortals be" as they stroll past a statue of the legendary queen of...
The haunting real-life tale behind new movie 'Crown Heights'
August 23, 2017 | 1:11amColin Warner sometimes wakes up unsure if he’s free. “I have to ask myself, ‘Am I in prison, or am I somewhere else?’ It’s surreal,” he tells The Post. “I...
Stitches: Statue of limitations
August 23, 2017 | 1:07am“There obviously has been ongoing dialogue and debate ... that there should be no monument or statue of Christopher Columbus.” Obviously, but not until last week, Melissa Mark-Viverito. The man...
Police, protesters clash following Trump rally
August 23, 2017 | 12:55amJust minutes after President Trump wrapped his Phoenix campaign rally Tuesday night, the streets outside the convention center descended into chaos as protesters and police clashed. Demonstrators began throwing things...
Knotel signs new leases in Soho, Financial District
August 23, 2017 | 12:48amFlex-work provider Knotel has signed two new leases. The first is for 29,171 square feet at 137 Varick St. on the northwest corner of Spring Street in Soho, where it...
This Queens building has images of Hitler, Mussolini displayed in its lobby
August 23, 2017 | 12:40amLooks as if there’s more than one dictator in this building. A Queens condo-board and property manager has plastered images of Hitler and Mussolini in the building’s lobby, according to...
Michael Conforto the latest Met out with an injury
August 23, 2017 | 12:31amAnother day, another Mets injury. On Tuesday it was Michael Conforto who was scratched from the lineup because of a sore right thumb. He had planned to play but Collins...
Trump's new Pakistan stance could lead to sanctions on officials
August 23, 2017 | 12:29amPresident Trump’s tough new stance on Pakistan could include imposing sanctions on government officials who have ties to terrorist organizations, the United States warned on Tuesday. National Security Council spokesman...
Writers defeat Artists in annual charity softball game
August 23, 2017 | 12:21amThe Writers defeated the Artists 9-6 in 69th annual charity softball game in Herrick Park in East Hampton on Saturday. Former Mets star John Franco was a last minute scratch,...
Trump blasts 'crooked media,' slams Arizona senators at raucous rally
August 23, 2017 | 12:11amPresident Trump spent 20 minutes during a raucous rally in Phoenix on Tuesday night reframing his response to the violence in Charlottesville by attacking the media — then launched an...