August 25, 2017
Aroldis Chapman takes Yankees to new depths of misery
The Players Weekend outfits provided a different look for the Yankees and Mariners on Friday night at Yankee Stadium. Unfortunately, whatever Aroldis Chapman dresses in lately doesn’t keep hitters from...
Hurricane Harvey lands in Texas with winds reaching 130 mph
Hurricane Harvey slammed into Texas overnight — unleashing winds of up to 130 mph and “catastrophic” flooding across parts of the Lone Star State — in what officials called a...
De Blasio-tied p.r. firm cashed in after pitch to City Hall: emails
One of Mayor de Blasio’s favorite p.r. firms — whose principals have acted as his private advisers — pitched a top city official on behalf of a client that has...
Trump declares Hurricane Harvey federal disaster in Texas
President Donald Trump says he has signed a disaster declaration for Texas as Hurricane Harvey nears on the middle Texas coast. Trump announced his declaration in a posting on his...
Risky fantasy baseball pickup who can help you right now
Byron Buxton’s big league career, to this point, is like dealing with a constantly defective smart phone. You bought the newest model when it was first available in stores because...
Court sounds skeptical of Wells Fargo's overdraft fee defense
A federal appeals court sounded very skeptical about Well Fargo’s eleventh-hour argument that more than 1 million depositors potentially hit with excessive overdraft fees should be forced individually to pursue...
Author blasts NY Times for removing book from best-seller list
The author of the popular young adult novel, “Handbook for Mortals,” pushed back on Friday against a move by the New York Times to remove the title from its best-seller...
Would-be client accused of stealing lawyer's $900 frog
This little frog is now in a big pond — thanks to a confessed thief who liberated the amphibian from the fishbowl it had lived in for more than 22...
Yoenis Cespedes' year may be over in latest Mets horror show
WASHINGTON — If it’s a day ending in “y,” the Mets must have another injured player. Yoenis Cespedes joined the misery Friday night, departing in the first inning with a...
Editor-in-chief out at Newsweek
Newsweek editor-in-chief Matt McAllester is out and has been replaced by executive editor Bob Roe, the company announced in an internal memo to staff. In July, McAllester was mentioned prominently...
DOE expands therapy dogs program in city schools
The Department of Education has brought new meaning to “teacher’s pet.” After a popular pilot last year, the DOE will expand a program that brings cuddly therapy dogs into schools...
NJ senator facing corruption trial wants schedule change
Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez wants a federal judge to work around his schedule by altering dates of his upcoming corruption trial, a request prosecutors blasted Friday as “special treatment.” Menendez...
City Health Department holds off on issuing calorie fines
In a settlement reached Friday, the city Health Department agreed to hold off on fining local food chains that don’t meet new regulations for posting calorie info. A food-industry coalition...
Teacher fired for sexually harassing student wants his job back
A former Queens middle-school teacher who was fired for sexually harassing a student and making penis jokes in class is trying to get his old job back — plus back...
Man busted for running drug-ring that spanned from Africa to NYC
A Pakistani man has been arrested for a massive international drug-trafficking operation that spanned Kenya, Mozambique, London and New York, US prosecutors announced on Friday. Muhammad Asif Hafeez had allegedly...
Amazon exec investigated over alleged sexual remarks
Roy Price, the head of Amazon’s TV and film studio, was the subject of a company investigation after a complaint was made that he made unwanted sexual remarks to the...
Who's behind Cuba's brutal attack on our diplomats?
At least 16 Americans stationed at our Havana embassy have suffered hearing loss or brain damage from an unknown sonic weapon or acoustic surveillance device. At least one Canadian diplomat...
Behind the monument wars is a plague of self-hatred
The virus seems to be approaching its breakout phase. We could be looking at a full-scale epidemic here. Zika? Ebola? Flu? Nope. We don’t have a great word for this...
Here's who else is looking to score a win thanks to Mayweather-McGregor
Amid the hundreds of million of dollars in prize money, the circus-like promotion and the glitz of Saturday’s Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor fight in Las Vegas, several companies have quietly positioned...
NYCFC, Red Bulls with plenty to be bitter about after Derby draw
New York is … purple? Three years into the Hudson River Derby, the Red Bulls and New York City FC played to their first tie, a 1-1 draw. After dominating...
Cuomo's Tappan Zee triumph shows he can fix the subways
Gov. Muscle-Car came to the party in a canary-yellow Corvette Thursday, tooling across the new Tappan Zee bridge as a brass band blurted the Clinton-Gore ’92 campaign anthem “Don’t Stop...
De Blasio, Fariña still won't force yeshivas to obey the law and teach
It’s now been fully two years since the city Department of Education said it was launching an investigation into allegations that students in ultra-Orthodox yeshivas aren’t being taught even basic...
FIFA refuses to crack down on hate
The rulers of global soccer regularly crack down on hate — but give a free pass to the Palestinian Football Association. FIFA, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association, regularly disciplines...
Another victim of ObamaCare
New York’s largest hospital network is quitting the insurance market — another victim of ObamaCare. Northwell Health, formerly North Shore-LIJ Health System, is closing its CareConnect Insurance unit because it...
Trump assistant Gorka pushed out, slams White House enemies
Conservative firebrand Sebastian Gorka claimed that he resigned as President Trump’s Deputy Assistant on Friday but the White House quickly refuted his version of events. “It is clear to me...
Naked man allegedly sunbathing on nature trail issued summons
WATERVILLE, Maine — A naked man who startled a mother and her children on a nature trail in Maine has been issued a summons by police. Officers say 67-year-old Ricky...
Car plows into 5 children after driving in the wrong lane
MOUNTAIN TOP, Pa. — Police said a car traveling in the wrong lane on Friday plowed into seven people, five of them children, on a street in a residential development...
Jim Brown slams Kaepernick-style protests: 'I don't desecrate my flag'
Pro Football Hall of Famer and Cleveland Browns legend Jim Brown panned current football players who choose to protest during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner, saying “I don’t...
TV had a surprising number of ratings wins this summer
It’s been a particularly strong summer for traditional television — somewhat unusual for a prime-time landscape usually populated by forgettable burnoffs and repeats and increasingly infringed-upon by digital networks. With...
Trump pardons former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio
President Trump issued a pardon on Friday for controversial Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio, who was convicted for disobeying a judge’s order to stop racial profiling. Trump, who strongly hinted at...
'It's old news': Aaron Judge shrugs off Cabrera's punch claim
Aaron Judge denied accusations by Miguel Cabrera that he punched the Tiger during Thursday’s brawl in Detroit. The fracas resulted in suspensions or fines for 12 individuals on the two...
NYC church, synagogue vandalized with white supremacist symbols
In two separate incidents at religious sanctuaries, hate-spewing vandals scrawled white supremacist symbols on a historic church uptown and a synagogue in lower Manhattan, sources said. A swastika was found...
5 ways to live in a foreign country for free
For many Americans, traveling the world seems unattainable. Studies show intangible experiences like travel lead to more happiness than physical goods like jewelry, clothes and electronics, but Americans still don’t...
Kathy Bates is wasted in more ways than one on 'Disjointed'
What were they smoking? That’s the question you’ll ask after watching a few episodes of “Disjointed,” a surprisingly lame new comedy from hit-maker Chuck Lorre (“The Big Bang Theory,” “Mom”)...
Hurricane Harvey reaches Category 4 as it barrels toward Texas
The devastating hurricane barreling toward Texas has strengthened to a Category 4 storm. The National Hurricane Center said the center of Hurricane Harvey now has sustained wind speeds of 130...
This guy once lent Bruno Mars a jacket; now, they're a creative dream team
In the video for Bruno Mars’ “24K Magic,” the Hawaiian pop star cruises around Las Vegas in a convertible and rides a Jet Ski through the Bellagio fountains, donning enough...
Trump orders indefinite ban on transgender troops
President Trump has reportedly signed a directive on Friday that prevents transgender individuals from joining the military while giving the Defense Secretary authority over what to do with those already...
North Korea fires missiles into sea: reports
North Korea has fired what appear to be short-range missiles into the sea off its east coast, according to South Korean media. The report from Yonhap news agency cited South...
Terrifying video shows truck destroying highway sign
A stunning video has emerged of a dump truck smashing through highway signs outside Houston, sending scrap metal flying through the air amid frightened drivers. The Thursday evening incident on...
Knife-wielding man injures 2 officers outside Buckingham Palace
LONDON — A man armed with a knife was detained outside London's Buckingham Palace Friday evening, and two police officers were injured while arresting him, police said. The Metropolitan Police...
Priest: I collected kiddie porn to spite God for poker losses
A New Jersey priest says he collected child porn to get revenge on God -- because he kept losing at poker. The Rev. Kevin Gugliotta, formerly parochial vicar of the...
Real estate exec kills his family in double-murder suicide
A Westchester dad fatally gunned down his wife and teen daughter and then killed himself inside their mansion Friday morning, police sources said. The bodies of New York City property...
Man attacks girlfriend after she turns down marriage proposal
A man turned up at his girlfriend's work to pop the question and punched her in the face when she said no. Andrei Pavel left Andrea Nagy with “significant injuries”...
Nude blogger gets account back after fight with Instagram
Australian blogger Jess O’Brien has had her Instagram account reinstated after it was shut down earlier this month. Known as The Nude Blogger, the 28-year-old says regaining control of her...
The surprising spots 'Younger' star Nico Tortorella goes to zen out in NYC
A typical morning for Nico Tortorella involves coffee, a workout and a walk with his Chihuahua, Sun. The 29-year-old actor grew up in the Chicago suburbs and now lives in...
These jeans will make you look like Cindy Crawford (sort of)
You can't buy Cindy Crawford's genes — but her jeans are fair game. The ’90s icon is as famed for her all-American style as she is for her body and...
From donuts to Shania Twain, the best non-tennis fun at the US Open
The lineup of top chefs feeding the crowds at this year’s US Open, which begins on Monday, rivals the tennis stars — Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Karolina Pliskova and Venus...
Hurricane Harvey strengthens to Category 3 storm
Hurricane Harvey has strengthened to a Category 3 storm, with maximum sustained winds reaching 120 mph. The upgrade comes as countless people in Texas continue to hunker down and brace...
Belgian soldiers 'neutralize' knife-wielding attacker
BRUSSELS — Belgian soldiers shot a man in downtown Brussels on Friday evening after he attacked the troops with a knife, federal police said. "A man armed with a knife...
Sanchez, Romine suspended after Yankees-Tigers brawl
Every action carries consequences. And the actions of the Yankees and Tigers during Thursday’s brawl in Detroit brought harsh consequences that included suspensions and fines for five participants, including Yankees...
New Knicks boss' vision for future omits you know who
When Steve Mills took over for Phil Jackson, insiders said he would try to reach the fans in a way the former Knicks president couldn’t. And so he is trying....
Wild turkeys from hell are terrorizing this town
Residents across a Connecticut town say they were a bunch of sitting ducks -- thanks to a flock of aggressive wild turkeys that has been on the attack. The foul...
Drunk woman bit officer after clerk refused liquor sale: cops
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Police say a Pennsylvania woman bit a police officer after throwing a drunken fit in front of her young child when a liquor store clerk refused to...
Parents forced boy to eat carrots until his skin turned orange: cops
Police arrested the adoptive parents of a 6-year-old boy after a witness claimed he was locked in a basement with no lights or bathroom facilities each night, and fed a...
Dumped by husband after stroke, woman finds love with trainer
A woman was dumped by her husband of 14 years after being left paralyzed, but thankfully she has turned her life around and found love again. Doctors warned Riona Kelly...
Inmate accused of killing cellmate on day of release
DUBLIN, Calif. — A San Francisco Bay Area jail inmate has been put back behind bars on the day he was scheduled for release after being accused of killing his...
Class ring lost on honeymoon surfaces on beach 47 years later
A Manhattan College grad lost his class ring while splashing around with his newlywed bride on Cape Cod nearly half a century ago — but miraculously got it back this...
Bride loans wedding dress to 12 different women in one year
Finding that perfect wedding dress is something many women dream of. For these 12 women, their perfect dress happens to be the same one. Dawnetta Heinz, a personal trainer in...
Man gets three months in prison for liking a photo on Facebook
"Like" at your own risk. A man in France was sentenced to three months behind bars this week — for liking a photo on Facebook, a report says. The 32-year-old...
Mnuchin has no doubts debt ceiling will be raised
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told reporters on Friday that despite President Trump’s recent squabbles with senior Republican lawmakers the nation will still be able to pay its bills come September....
Target of Louise Linton's 'adorably out of touch' rant hits back
Jennifer Miller, the commenter who was called "adorably out of touch," by Louise Linton, wife of Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, is striking back. Miller, a mother of three who graduated...
MetLife Bowl will showcase the best of times, worst of times
The sad part about this Quarterback Plight for the Jets, and for their long-suffering fans, is it really doesn't matter whether it is Josh McCown or Christian Hackenberg or Bryce...
Woman heading to prison after falsely accusing 15 men of rape
A British woman dubbed an "attention-seeking" liar for falsely accusing 15 men of rape and sexual assault during four separate encounters was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in prison. Jemma...
Jets' offensive line jobs are completely up for grabs
Steve Marshall was asked how many spots are still up for grabs on the offensive line, and his answer was scary. “Five,” the offensive line coach said. That, of course,...
Girl Scouts enlist first daughters in political battle with Boy Scouts
The ongoing battle between the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts got political on Friday — with first daughters Chelsea Clinton and Barbara Pierce Bush promising to guest-speak at this year’s...
Police investigating apparent double murder-suicide
A teen girl and her parents were found dead Friday morning in an apparent double murder-suicide in their home in the leafy Westchester town of Pound Ridge, according to police...
Principal says girls shouldn't wear leggings unless they're size 0 or 2
A South Carolina principal is under fire after she told high school students that leggings make some of them "look fat" at an assembly. In audio obtained by news station...
Brett Gardner has no time for 'freakin' nickname' on jersey
Brett Gardner has revealed why his jersey will not sport a nickname on the back for MLB’s Players Weekend. From Aug. 25 to 27, every team will wear customized jerseys...
Meet the living doll that’s strutting her stuff in Tokyo
Meet Lulu, the world’s first-ever "living doll," which has been strolling through Tokyo, Japan. Her creator, Hitomi Komaki, created the elaborate Lulu suit to make the world a cuter place....
ACLU wants Border Patrol to stop enforcement during Hurricane Harvey
Border Patrol officials have decided to keep roadside checkpoints open in Texas during Hurricane Harvey -- sparking outrage from the ACLU, which says illegal immigrants have the right to flee...
United worker taunted customer named William Dicks: suit
1-800-WTF? A Milwaukee man – named William J. Dicks -- was left “utterly humiliated” when he was subjected to 48 minutes of unsolicited sex talk by a United Airline’s reservation...
Smugglers launch 100-pound pot bundle over border fence
DOUGLAS, Ariz. — Border Patrol agents in southern Arizona have seized a nearly 100-pound bundle of marijuana after spotting it flying over the border fence. Surveillance video on Wednesday captured...
Pop stars, athletes, actors and strippers: A night out with Floyd Mayweather
LAS VEGAS — It’s a show, even when the spotlight is supposed to be off. It is 9:27 p.m. on Thursday when one Ferrari, one Lamborghini and four massive SUVs...
Finding jobs in football remains no trouble for Michael Vick
Michael Vick is going to be spending a lot more time talking about football on television this season. Fox Sports has hired Vick as an analyst, USA Today reported Friday....
Neighbors arrested in case of missing pregnant woman after newborn found
The neighbors of a missing pregnant woman from North Dakota have been charged in connection to her disappearance. William Henry Hoehn, 32, and Brooke Lynn Crews, 38, were arrested Thursday...
'Broke' Secret Service spending big on portable toilets, golf carts
The Secret Service shelled out thousands of dollars to rent fancy portable toilets during President Trump's vacation in New Jersey, according to a report. The agency spent $7,100 to rent...
US Open won't have an epic Federer-Nadal final
Forget about a US Open final between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. With the draw revealed Friday at the South Street Seaport, the third-seeded Federer was placed on the same...
Rihanna outed as buyer of $7M Hollywood Hills home
I love the way you buy. Pop singer Rihanna is reported to be the new owner of a gated Mediterranean-style residence in Los Angeles’ Hollywood Hills, which sold for $6.8...
Teen busted in school sexting scandal after photos end up on Russian porn site
A 16-year-old boy in Rhode Island is accused of running an online account containing “sexually explicit” images of more than 40 high school girls — and some of the photos...
NYC's 'medieval lair' finally finds a buyer
Good things come to homes that wait. After three-plus years on the market and a handful of broker swaps, a medieval-looking co-op at 44 Gramercy Park North has finally found...
How a pimp built the ugliest house in America
Avert your eyes! The eclipse is over, but this hideous Indianapolis house just might scar your retinas. The monstrosity at 4923 Kessler Blvd. East Drive, known colloquially as the Kessler...
Vikings recruiting Olivia Munn after Aaron Rodgers split
The Vikings are hoping to keep Olivia Munn within the NFC North family. After comedian and Minnesota superfan Nick Swardson tweeted a photo of himself with Aaron Rodgers' ex-girlfriend Wednesday,...
Climate change is coming for your champagne
Zero drills here. Sparkling wine -- both cava and champagne -- is in danger of losing its distinctive flavor and fizz because of climate change, and things are about to...
The sad reason these Arctic foxes weigh 5 times what is normal
An animal rights group has released terrifying footage from Finland, showing severely obese Arctic foxes at several fur farms across the country. The animals are kept this way in order...
Brother of backup Eagles QB gets personal in beat writer feud
Matt McGloin’s older brother did not take kindly to a couple of beat writers trolling his younger sibling. McGloin entered the Eagles' preseason game Thursday against the Dolphins in the...
How Ezekiel Elliott avoided another legal headache
There could be more problems in the already unclear future of Ezekiel Elliott. The Cowboys running back has found himself in trouble on multiple occasions since entering the league in...
ESPN 'killed me' for racial misunderstanding
Doug Adler is taking his fight against ESPN to the courts and now through the media. Adler opened up on the "Today" show in an interview with Matt Lauer that aired...
Protesters want alt-right group to stomp around in dog poop
A group of alt-right protesters will be met with a stinky surprise when they arrive at San Francisco's Crissy Field on Saturday. Hordes of local dog owners plan on bringing...
Cops release video of suspect in bizarre subway beatdown
Police have released security footage of an attacker who engaged a man in bizarre conversation before beating him in the wee hours of July Fourth. The young man, shown dressed...
Trump imposes tough new sanctions on Venezuela
The Trump administration on Friday slapped tough new economic sanctions on Venezuela aimed at slowing the South American dictatorship’s steady slide into totalitarianism. President Trump signed an executive order that...
'Deadbeat' doggy dad sued for $32,000 in pet support
You've heard about a deadbeat dad — but what about a deadbeat doggy daddy? A Manhattan marketing director is suing her surfer bro ex-husband, claiming he's failed to pay more...
Meet the future of American women's tennis: Now all she has to do is win
Remember the name Kayla Day. The reigning US Open junior champion returns to Flushing Meadows next month as a full-time professional and, according to tennis Hall of Famer Gigi Fernandez,...
Ex-narcotics cop admits he traded drugs for sex in police car
A former longtime narcotics cop in Philadelphia has admitted to trading heroin and cocaine for sex with two women, including trysts in his police-assigned vehicle, according to his lawyer. Stanley...
Hurricane Harvey could trigger PTSD for Katrina survivors
Texas-bound Hurricane Harvey also threatens to wreak havoc in southeast Louisiana, where an official says survivors of Katrina 12 years ago could suffer post-traumatic stress disorder. "Not only for us...
Derrick Rose's new Cavaliers teammate is dating his ex
This isn't the kind of triangle Phil Jackson is likely familiar with. Following the Cavaliers and Celtics blockbuster trade Tuesday, which sent Kyrie Irving to Boston in exchange for Jae...
Airline to ditch bikini-clad stewardess for flights to Muslim country
Low-cost Vietnamese carrier VietJet has been cornered into assuring Indonesia that its flight attendants will be fully clothed when it makes its maiden flight to Jakarta. The airline’s announcement that...
Pit bull 'attack' causes chaos at luxe Midtown high-rise
“Blood-curdling” screams broke out inside a luxury Midtown high-rise Friday morning when a tenant allegedly sicced his pit bull on a neighbor, cops and witnesses said. Police responded around 9:30...
How to survive winning a huge Powerball jackpot
A 53-year-old Massachusetts woman is the sole winner of Wednesday’s $758.7 million Powerball jackpot. Mavis Wanczyk has already quit her job. According to financial advice experts, she’s made a couple...
Mom with skin-picking disorder wants to be put in a coma
A Pennsylvania mother of two has a skin-picking disorder so severe that she's begging doctors to be put into a coma. Linda Smith, 50, has had dermatillomania, which causes sufferers...
Congressman wants Columbus statues for federal park if city takes them down
A Staten Island congressman wants an iconic statue of Christopher Columbus relocated to federal park land in his borough if the city takes it down in Manhattan in a frenzy...
Dad and three kids bond with two hours of triathlon training daily
Meet the "world's fittest family" — a dad and his three kids who are all international triathletes. Martin Rogers, 51, and children Charlotte, 22, Tabby, 21, and Oscar, 17 have...
Steroid-using celeb bodybuilder dies two weeks after falling into coma
Elite bodybuilder Rich Piana has died, according to his estranged wife, who said she was "in tears" as she paid a touching tribute to her ex. Fellow bodybuilders and fans...
Dana White is 'f---ing fried' and it's starting to show
Dana White cannot wait for Saturday to be over. The UFC president has poured a lot of effort into his star Conor McGregor's boxing match with Floyd Mayweather and the...
Man fired after 'tasteless joke' about Trump protesters
An Arizona man is out of a job after posting an admittedly “tasteless joke” about driving through a crowd of protesters at President Donald Trump’s rally in Phoenix on Tuesday....
Hurricane Harvey could be much worse than Sandy
Harvey strengthened Friday as it bore down on Texas, where it is expected to make landfall as a Category 3 hurricane – and possibly eclipse Superstorm Sandy, which hammered the...
Monkey, sick of selfies, strikes back
This is the hilarious moment a student was chased through a tourist attraction by an angry monkey after she got too close trying to get a photograph. Karima Nabi, 18,...
Winner is coming: What if NBA world was in 'Game of Thrones'?
It’s no coincidence that the two biggest draws on live television are "Game of Thrones" and live sports. The HBO phenomenon – the most-decorated show in history – at its...
Bosses made sexist toilet-paper quota for female exec: lawsuit
A female public relations exec claims in a new gender-discrimination lawsuit that her male bosses were so crappy they ridiculed her frequent trips to the restroom -- and even restricted...
Macron vows to cut back on makeup expenses amid criticism
French President Emmanuel Macron’s beauty costs are enough to make his aides blush. During his first three months in office, the 39-year-old leader’s personal makeup artist, Natacha M., has billed...
The massive Floyd Mayweather bets coming in by the millions
The sharps smell blood. Days after Las Vegas sportsbook managers bemoaned the lopsided amount of wagers being put on Conor McGregor to beat Floyd Mayweather, two bets totaling $2.2 million...
NJ students' tiny sailboat makes it all the way to Scotland
It really is a small world after all — just ask the Falconer family, who found a miniature sailboat in Scotland carrying messages and mementos from students in New Jersey....
Cops hunt for bank robber who climbed over security glass
Police are searching for a man who robbed an Astoria Citibank after climbing on the counter and over security glass on Thursday morning. "Give me all the money. I will...
Excessive masturbation is hurting China's military
The Chinese military says excessive masturbation and too many video games are among the reasons its physical-test failure rates have reached an “alarming high.” The People’s Liberation Army is now...
10-year-old boy who saved his brother from drowning credits 'The Rock'
A 10-year-old boy from Detroit became a hero for saving his drowning brother -- by channeling his favorite screen hero, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Jacob O’Connor recalled a scene from...
Coach who forced cheerleaders into painful splits has concerning history
The brutal cheerleading coach shown forcing young girls to perform painful splits was fired from one job last year and passed over for another because of concerns about his over-the-top...
Meet the ring girls for McGregor vs. Mayweather
Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather will not be the only people in Las Vegas capable of causing a knockout when they meet for their blockbuster bout. The sexy ring girls...
Kevin Durant: I love ScarJo, would still 'drink her bath water'
"She's single now from what I heard."
Jimmy Butler gives a peek inside Bulls' dysfunction
It's as bad on the inside as it looks from the outside. Jimmy Butler delved into the dysfunction of the Bulls briefly in an interview with the Chicago Sun-Times. It...
Man wrongly imprisoned for 25 years sues Detroit police for more than $100M
A Detroit man who served 25 years in prison for murder based on sham evidence has filed a lawsuit seeking more than $100 million, saying police deliberately framed him by...
28 dead, 250 injured after rape conviction of Indian 'godman'
PANCHKULA, India — Mobs rampaged across a north Indian state on Friday, leaving 28 people dead and more than 250 others injured, after a court declared a quasi-religious sect leader...
Gary Cohn: Trump must do a better job of condemning hate groups
White House economic adviser Gary Cohn said the Trump administration “must do better” to condemn neo-Nazis and white nationalists in the wake of the protests in Charlottesville, according to a...
Conor McGregor cannot lose
Conor McGregor is the UFC’s only mainstream star. That will be true when he steps into the ring against Floyd Mayweather, it will be true when he leaves the ring,...
Trump calls again on GOP senators to eliminate filibuster rule
President Trump on Friday continued his call for Senate Republicans to eliminate the filibuster rule, which allows the opposing party to block legislation from moving forward without 60 votes. Republicans...
Faulty brakes eyed after bus drives off pier, killing at least 17
MOSCOW — A bus carrying construction workers drove off a pier in southern Russia on Friday, killing at least 17 people, officials said. The bus was carrying workers who were...
Clapper dishes on 'beautiful letter' Trump says he wrote him
Former director of National Intelligence James Clapper said the “beautiful letter” President Trump cited in his Twitter attack was almost identical to one he also had prepared for Hillary Clinton....
Casualties reported after suicide bomber attacks mosque in Kabul
KABUL — A suicide bomber detonated himself at the gate of a Shi’ite Muslim mosque in the Afghan capital as worshippers gathered for Friday prayers while another attacker went inside,...
Thailand's ousted PM has fled the country: sources
BANGKOK — Ousted Thai prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra has fled the country ahead of a verdict against her in a negligence trial brought by the junta that overthrew her, sources...
Saudi-led airstrikes kill civilians in Yemen
SANAA, Yemen — Yemeni eyewitnesses say Saudi-led airstrikes have hit at least three houses in the capital, Sanaa, killing at least 14 civilians, including women and children. They say the...
Sailor's remains identified as search inside ship continues
SINGAPORE — A second victim of the collision between the USS John S. McCain and an oil tanker near Singapore was identified by the Navy on Friday. The 7th Fleet...
Brett Gardner was fighting mad on his 34th birthday
DETROIT — It was some kind of 34th birthday for Brett Gardner. Forget the four hits the left fielder had Thursday, Gardner was in the middle of one of the...
The Yankees' big returns are finally coming
DETROIT — Greg Bird and Starlin Castro could be back in the Yankees’ lineup as soon as Friday in the Bronx after the two played in rehab games with Triple-A...
What blueprint for a McGregor shocker would look like
LAS VEGAS — Conor McGregor has vowed to be unconventional and ruthless when the UFC champion challenges Floyd Mayweather in a boxing match Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena. It’s...
That time Morrissey said Depeche Mode sucked
In August 1981, a young, buzzy electro-pop band named Depeche Mode rolled into Manchester, England, to play at a small club called Rafters. Spirits were high; the band had just...
In action flick 'Bushwick,' militants, not hipsters, invade Brooklyn
“Who f - - king invades Bushwick?” Most people would answer “hipsters.” But that question comes straight out of a new action movie called “Bushwick,” out Friday, which depicts a large-scale...
Theater geeks are freaking out about Sondheim's lavish London 'Follies'
Pull up a chair, Stephen Sondheim fans: I’ve got eyewitness reports from the National Theatre of London’s first preview of “Follies.” Directed by Dominic Cooke, this lavish production, set in...
Odell Beckham getting new-age treatment on injured ankle
Odell Beckham Jr. is availing himself of some modern medicine in an attempt to heal his injured left ankle. Beckham, according to NFL.com’s and SiriusXM’s Gil Brandt, is beginning Phoenix...
'Life-threatening' Harvey strengthens ahead of landfall
HOUSTON — Harvey continued to intensify as it steered for the Texas coast, with the forecasters saying early Friday that it had strengthened to a Category 2 storm. The hurricane...
South Korean court finds Samsung heir guilty of bribery, embezzlement
SEOUL, South Korea — A South Korean court has sentenced the billionaire Samsung heir to five years in prison for bribery and other crimes that fed public anger leading to...
Jets' won't have a QB decision until after Giants game
The perceived favorite in the Jets’ quarterback competition threw one more pass than the team’s beat writers on Thursday afternoon. Head coach Todd Bowles said practice reps have no correlation...
Mnuchin viewed the solar eclipse atop $200B of gold
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin flew to Kentucky with his wife and viewed the solar eclipse atop $200 billion of gold at the Fort Knox US Bullion Depository Kentucky, it was...
McGregor vs. Mayweather: 'Bar crowd' vs. night clubbers
LAS VEGAS — Boxing fans and MMA fans are descending on Sin City, rooting not only for Floyd Mayweather or Conor McGregor but their respective sport. In some ways they...
Cops searching for bodies at home of brothers charged with kiddie porn
A child’s hat, found burned inside the Seattle home of three elderly brothers arrested Monday for alleged child pornography possession, has prompted at least one investigator to search for a...
Word from West End says 'Follies' revival is jolly good
Pull up a chair, Stephen Sondheim fans: I’ve got eyewitness reports from the National Theatre of London’s first preview of “Follies.” Directed by Dominic Cooke, this lavish production, set in...
Pedro Martinez: Sanchez cheap shots will follow him for long time
Pedro Martinez was involved in his share of plunkings and brawls during his Hall of Fame career, but that didn’t stop him from calling out Gary Sanchez. The retired Red...
Lawyer outed as Facebook spoofer posting as politicians
A Staten Island lawyer has been outed as the prankster who created fraudulent Facebook accounts pretending be those of borough politicians. An NY1 report identified Richard Luthmann as the provocateur...
The Knicks aren't pretending Carmelo will be part of team
“Rise Higher, With a Full Plan” ... A plan without Melo? That was the question Knicks fans had Thursday night when the team announced its new season-ticket plans on Twitter....
This isn't the way Zack Wheeler wanted his season to end
Zack Wheeler returned to the mound in 2017 after missing two full seasons, but didn’t complete his chief goal: finishing the year healthy. After sitting on the disabled list for...
Family, friends gather to honor man fatally stabbed in front of wife
Family and friends attended a wake on Thursday for the man who was fatally stabbed in front of his wife while they were walking on a Brooklyn street. The mourners...
Taylor Swift appears to burn Kim and Kanye in comeback single
Shake it off? Not this time, sweetie. Taylor Swift is back with her first new solo material in three years, and it sounds like a clear dig at her old...
Pfizer set to move into The Spiral on far West Side
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has chosen Tishman Speyer’s dramatic new office skyscraper The Spiral for its new headquarters, The Post has learned. Although it wasn’t clear whether a lease has yet...
Robby Anderson in dream Jets role but can he take the pounding?
It came earlier than expected, and rather suddenly, but Robby Anderson’s time has arrived. The 24-year-old is the Jets’ No. 1 wide receiver, and will be treated as such by...
ISIS video shows boy claiming to be son of Americans vowing to 'defeat' Trump
A boy with a sniper rifle and claiming to be the son of American parents is the new face of Islamic State propaganda, vowing in a video that the bloodthirsty...
Patrick McEnroe on tennis lighting rods and Federer charm
ESPN analyst Patrick McEnroe talks Nick Kyrgios’ tanking, Maria Sharapova’s Grand Slam return and Roger Federer’s unending popularity with The Post’s Justin Terranova as the U.S. Open begins Monday. Q:...
Jeurys Familia is back: Will he be closing right away?
Jeurys Familia might not be closing games immediately, but says he is ready to contribute to the Mets from the bullpen. The right-hander will be activated from the disabled list...
Bat-wielding college student injures four during classroom rampage
A college student in Australia pulled out a baseball bat in class and started bashing people over the head with it -- injuring four before being taken down and restrained,...