June 1, 2018
10 NYC families just scored the real estate deal of the decade
The city has sold million-dollar homes for about half price to 10 working-class families who landed what could be the real estate deal of the decade. In what is sure...
NYPD plans tight security for Celebrate Israel Parade
The NYPD has tight security plans for Sunday’s annual Celebrate Israel Parade, deploying 70 “blocker vehicles” and thousands of officers to secure the Fifth Avenue route, authorities said Friday. Officials...
Man found with throat slashed in Queens hotel room
A 31-year-old man was found dead with his throat slashed in a Queens La Quinta Inn hotel Friday, cops said. The unidentified man was found by staff in a room...
Disgraced neurologist should get 10 years to life: prosecutors
Prosecutors are pushing for at least 10 years in prison — and as much as a life sentence — for a former Manhattan neurologist accused of sexually attacking six female...
Desperate Callaway calls team meeting as Mets fall below .500
If the Mets are going to change that tune and get back on top in June, they will have to do better. Much better. These are now the underwater Mets,...
Deadbeat son claims he's too broke to pay child support
He’s not just a deadbeat son, he’s also a deadbeat dad. Michael Rotondo — the 30-year-old upstate man whose own parents sued him to get him out of the house...
Crooks busted in fake Broadway, concert ticket scheme
A five-man ring pocketed thousands of dollars by peddling fake tickets to musicals, concerts and hockey games to unsuspecting victims, Manhattan prosecutors said Friday. The victims saw the bogus ducats...
Number of applicants for DOE’s Gifted and Talented program declines
Demand for the Department of Education’s Gifted & Talented program continues to recede, according to new DOE data. A total of 6,733 eligible kids applied for spots in the kindergarten-through-third-grade...
Joe Ianniello caught in crossfire of CBS feud
Joe Ianniello may have hitched his wagon to the wrong horse. Until just a few weeks ago, the chief operating officer of CBS seemed poised to succeed his mentor, Les...
Athleisure brand Bandier to open NoHo store with fitness studio
One of the boldest real estate deals in the Big Apple was recently inked by an athleisure shop that made a name for itself selling $300 leggings in tony Southampton,...
Teens are jumping ship on Facebook for rival platforms
Teens are unfriending Facebook in droves as they move to cooler social media platforms, a new study says. The percentage of American 13-to-17-year-olds on Mark Zuckerberg’s social network now sits...
Sonny Gray gives Yankees the start they needed to see
BALTIMORE — With an immediate schedule that is as soft as whipped cream, the Yankees have a chance to pad the second best record in baseball. Friday night at Camden...
Xerox may be stuck with Fujifilm deal
Carl Icahn may be running out of options in his Xerox play. Fujifilm, the Japanese copier company that signed a deal to buy its US rival for $6.1 billion —...
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ queens share their beauty secrets
In the 10 seasons it’s been on, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” has transformed into a rainbow-hued pop-culture phenomenon. The VH1 show pits performers against each other in makeup and cross-dressing challenges,...
US in early talks for summit between Trump and Putin
The White House and Kremlin are in early talks for a face-to-face meeting between President Trump and Russian strongman Vladimir Putin, according to a report published on Friday night. The...
Yankees can do everything right and it still might not matter
“The inches we need are everywhere around us.” — Tony D’Amato, “Any Given Sunday.” BALTIMORE — This American League East battle continues to amaze, doesn’t it? Consider that the Yankees...
State will pay $1.7M to get rid of unsuccessful movie studio
The state is going to have to pay $1.7 million to get rid of a $14 million facility it built just a couple of years ago in an unsuccessful attempt...
US may end up paying Kim Jong Un's hotel bill for summit
The prospect for a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula could hinge on who picks up the tab for Kim Jong Un’s hotel. The arrangements for the five-star accommodations are among many that...
Cops got DNA of suspected 'Golden State Killer' from tissue
Accused Golden State Killer Joseph DeAngelo unwittingly left his incriminating DNA on a car door handle and a piece of discarded tissue paper, court papers revealed on Friday. Once Sacramento...
Why New York refuses to identify rotten teachers
The biggest irony of Albany’s push to delink student test scores from teacher evaluations — as a bill passed Thursday by the Senate Education Committee would do — isn’t that...
The biggest threat to democracy now comes from the center
"Across Europe and North America, centrists are the least supportive of democracy, the least committed to its institutions and the most supportive of authoritarianism.” So wrote political researcher David Adler...
'Dietland' EP is proud to share her 'empathy propaganda'
“I don’t hate myself. The world hates me. For being like this. People look at me like I have the plague. They act like I’m a stain.” So says Alicia...
Team Trump offers fresh hope to the terminally ill
Thanks to private-sector innovation and public investment, medical innovation in America and across the globe is advancing more quickly than ever before. This progress, and the development of new treatments...
Man busted with 'largest cache of child porn' in Suffolk county history
It's another Amityville Horror. A Long Island sicko was charged with amassing more than 6 million images of graphic child pornography -- "the largest cache of child porn in Suffolk...
Inside the Mets' thinking on Noah Syndergaard's return
Noah Syndergaard's next turn in the Mets rotation is unlikely to come before the Subway Series. With Syndergaard on the disabled list after straining a ligament in his right index...
A dirty trick to smear Airbnb
Oops: The effort to fake the appearance of public outrage at Airbnb hit a bump this week, when Politico caught a hotel-industry front group making up community leaders’ signatures on...
How Carranza can show he really means to be fair to charter-school children
Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza’s olive branch to charter schools is a welcome sign — but will he follow up with tangible change? Carranza not only visited charters in the Bronx...
George Hill haunted by missed FT that helped doom Cavaliers
OAKLAND, Calif. — As far as defeats go, this one hurt and landed at the top of the list for Cavaliers guard George Hill. So sleep was a luxury for...
NYC's hottest outdoor dining and drinking spots this summer
In this overcrowded city, a high-in-the-sky terrace or sprawling patio can make for a delightful minivacation. From island-inspired rooftops to city sidewalk seats, NYC restaurants are delivering a slew of...
Trump delivers his promised ‘jobs, jobs, jobs’ — and a looming cloud
It’s still full steam ahead for the US economy, which added 223,000 jobs last month — nearly 20 percent more than economists had expected. And in a further sign of...
How youth overload destroyed this fantasy team
The obsession with rookies in fantasy baseball officially is out of control. Since the surprise emergence of Albert Pujols back in 2001, fantasy owners have been infatuated with discovering the...
Dead whale washes ashore on Queens beach
A massive dead whale was found on the shore of a Queens beach Friday. The decomposing corpse of the sea mammal washed ashore in Breezy Point near Beach 193rd Street....
J.R. Smith, you're not alone: Other famous sports blunders
J.R. Smith’s brain freeze in the final seconds of regulation was costly, denying the Cavaliers a shot at winning Game 1 of the NBA Finals over the Warriors on Thursday...
A's pitcher proving to be more than just a fantasy rental
Streaming pitchers is a strategy many fantasy owners deploy, often several times a week in an effort to get a boost in certain categories. Sometimes it works and owners get...
Forensic psychiatrist noted for JonBenet Ramsey probe gunned down
PHOENIX — A forensic psychiatrist who assisted in the investigations into the 1996 death of JonBenet Ramsey in Colorado and a string of killings in Phoenix more than a decade...
‘Now we’re going to deal’: Inside Trump's dramatic shift on Kim Jong Un summit
WASHINGTON – The Singapore summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is back on for June 12, following a theatrical note exchange at the White House...
‘Reverie’ star doesn’t trust virtual reality
Reverie Wednesday, 10 p.m., NBC With many people in the real world already embracing virtual reality, “Reverie” star Sendhil Ramamurthy said his new series, which shines a light on the...
Pruitt spent over $1,500 on customized fountain pens
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt spent $1,560 on a set of customized fountain pens — each of which cost taxpayers $130, according to agency documents. The order was processed by a...
How 'Cloak & Dagger' redefines the superhero genre
Superhero shows are a dime a dozen these days. But Joe Pokaski, who created Freeform’s new series, “Cloak & Dagger,” says it stands out from the crowd for several reasons....
Teacher charged after feeding puppy to turtle in class
PRESTON, Idaho — An eastern Idaho teacher accused of feeding a sick puppy to a snapping turtle in front of several students has been charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty. Preston...
Ex-Texans cheerleaders sue team, allege harassment
HOUSTON — Five former NFL cheerleaders sued the Houston Texans on Friday, alleging the team failed to fully compensate them as required by law and subjected them to a hostile...
Ottawa Senators assistant GM charged with harassment
BUFFALO — Ottawa Senators assistant general manager Randy Lee is accused of inappropriately touching and making lewd comments toward a hotel shuttle driver while in Buffalo for the NHL's scouting...
Hunter S. Thompson had some choice words for Tom Wolfe
It's hardly the man in full, but the New York Public Library’s new Tom Wolfe exhibit has plenty of the right stuff. On the heels of that literary lion’s death...
Yes, Democrats want higher gas prices and other comments
Conservative: Dem MS-13 Dishonesty Gives Trump a Win The evidence seems pretty definitive, says Marc Thiessen at The Washington Post: “MS-13 is a demonic death cult.” Yet, thanks to her...
Cuomo takes digs at de Blasio in politician's eulogy
Not even a funeral is safe from the feud. In an episode that would make even the Real Housewives blush, Gov. Andrew Cuomo used his eulogy for beloved Manhattan Assemblyman...
Lyft reportedly plans to buy Citi Bike
Lyft plans to purchase the company that operates Citi Bike, a new report says. The ride-share app is moving to purchase Motivate, which runs Citi Bike and other bike-share programs...
Derek Harper's been there, says J.R. Smith must own up to gaffe
OAKLAND, Calif. -- When J.R. Smith endured his monumental brain freeze at the end of regulation in the Cavaliers’ stinging Game 1 NBA Finals loss to the Warriors, few anywhere...
Cynthia Nixon's campaign can't spell Ithaca
Cynthia Nixon is probably going to have a hard time swaying Democratic voters in Ithaca, seeing how her campaign managed to misspell the small upstate city not once, but four...
Joy Reid issues apology for controversial old blog posts
“There are things I deeply regret and am embarrassed by,” she wrote.
NYC ballet dancer shares his favorite city rooftop
"Dancers do eat!” says Justin Peck, and he should know: He’s been dancing with the New York City Ballet since 2006. He started with tap lessons at 9 before switching...
NFL teams hire cheerleaders for jobs other than performing
NFL teams reportedly use “alternate cheerleaders” to mingle with fans in the seats or in luxury boxes while the actual performers are on the field during game days. The Redskins,...
How I found the 'angel' who saved my life on social media
Twitter isn’t always a cesspool of snark and outrage. Sometimes it helps you connect with a stranger who saved you from drowning in 58-degree water. Just ask D’Marié O’Connor, a...
White Sox pitcher says he'll be back after death scare
Lexie Farquhar is happy her husband doesn't remember. Not any of the pitches he threw that day, not the vomiting, not the fainting, not anything. White Sox pitcher Danny Farquhar...
Vandal scribbles on side of New York Public Library in Bryant Park
A vandal scribbled all over the side of the New York Public Library early Friday, photographs show. The green and gold spray-painted graffiti -- scrawled on the corner of Fifth...
Tarek El Moussa reveals 6 home 'upgrades' you may regret
I’ve been flipping homes for almost 10 years now; it’s my passion to take an old property and breathe new life into it. Yet as everyone knows, making mistakes is...
Trump says summit with Kim Jong Un is back on
President Trump on Friday confirmed that he and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un will meet later this month in Singapore as originally planned. “We’ll be meeting on June 12th...
Melania Trump not joining husband at Camp David this weekend
Melania Trump’s absence from the public eye entered its 22nd day Friday, when the White House announced she would not join her husband at Camp David this weekend. President Trump...
Son recalls moment mom was almost killed by falling shopping cart
The son of a Manhattan philanthropist who was nearly killed by a shopping cart thrown from a mall overpass broke down on the witness stand as he recalled trying to...
Museum of Ice Cream's legal, environmental issues aren't hurting its popularity
The Museum of Ice Cream is generating heaping scoopfuls of money but has also encountered a rocky road full of activists, politicians and copycats. Though its exhibits may be more...
Middle schooler traumatized by unannounced active shooter drill: mom
A middle school principal in Virginia has apologized to parents for an unannounced active shooter drill that seemed too real for some students – including one who “literally thought she...
North Korean official arrives at White House with letter from Kim Jong Un
WASHINGTON – A top North Korean official has arrived at the White House to meet with President Trump and hand-deliver a note from leader Kim Jong Un. Former North Korean...
Ex-Patriot brings sex into 'no fun' criticism of Bill Belichick
Bill Belichick isn't kicking the "no days off" mantra to the curb any time soon. Responding to recent criticism over the rigidity of the Patriot Way, the five-time Super Bowl-winning...
Nixon mocks 'suburban dad' Cuomo over stance on weed legalization
Cynthia Nixon mocked Gov. Andrew Cuomo Friday as a “suburban dad from the '70s” because of his previous reservations about legalizing recreational marijuana. “Last year he was saying that marijuana...
The offer that could help LeBron James in GOAT battle vs. Jordan
The Cavaliers, Rockets, 76ers and whoever else will be vying for LeBron James’ services have some competition -- from an outside-the-box suitor. No, it’s not the Warriors. It’s the minor-league...
Civilization will end in one of three incredibly bad ways
Civilization on Earth will probably be killed off in one of three ways, scientists have concluded. Using math models, a team from the University of Rochester in New York calculated...
Judge rips 'privileged' young adults for doing drugs at music festival
An Australian judge tore into a group of “privileged” young professionals for getting busted with drugs at a music festival given their well-off roots, according to a report Friday. Sydney...
Sleeping with mascara on destroyed my eyes
You really should take your makeup off before going to bed. Housekeeper Theresa Lynch found that out the hard way. For 25 years, she didn't bother removing her mascara before...
Nightmare swarm of bugs takes over Louisiana gas station
A gas station in Slidell, Louisiana, was literally smothered by a massive swarm of mayflies, which covered almost every inch of the establishment. Luckily, these pesky insects have an incredibly short...
'Holy grail' of blood tests can detect 10 types of cancer
Doctors could soon be able to detect 10 different types of cancer using a simple blood test. The "holy grail" of cancer tests could pave the way for a universal...
An admitted pedophile is running for Congress
An admitted pedophile in Virginia who did time for threatening to kill Barack Obama says he is running for US Congress because his perverted views resonate with voters "tired of...
Judge transfers Al D'Amato's divorce case to Nassau County
A Manhattan judge has transferred former US Sen. Al D’Amato’s divorce case to Nassau County over the objections of estranged wife Katuria Smith, who claims the retired politician has influence...
Behold, a million-dollar vibrator
At a cost of $1 million, the Pearl Royale vibrator is a pricey way to get off. And that’s the point, says Colin Burn, an Australian jeweler. “My inspiration was...
Nutritionists would never touch these breakfast foods
We have been told many times that eating first thing in the morning is important to help boost our metabolic rate and support weight control. But the truth is it’s...
Feds reportedly find surveillance tech near White House
The feds discovered sophisticated surveillance devices that intercept cellphones near the White House and other sensitive locations in the DC area last year, a new report said Friday. A Department...
Save the world by making one tiny change in your diet
Bacon and steak fans might want to look away now. In fact, if you’re wearing leather shoes or dreaming of a cheeseboard after dinner tonight you might be about to...
High schoolers busted for cheating off social media post
At least 80 students at a high school in Georgia cheated on their final exams, all thanks to a photo that circulated on social media, school officials said. Teachers at...
State Senate majority leader thinks millionaires' tax is 'idiotic'
State Sen. Majority Leader John Flanagan on Friday described as "idiotic" a millionaires' tax proposed by Mayor de Blasio and Cynthia Nixon to help fund the MTA. “A millionaires' tax...
Cyclist pulls huge 'zombie' knife on driver after near-collision
An enraged cyclist went ballistic on a driver for nearly crashing into him — by pulling out a massive "zombie" knife and using it to try to smash through the...
Plus-size model hated prissy swimsuits — so she made sexier ones
This plus-size model is making a splash. 2018 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit rookie Hunter McGrady has teamed up with UK swim and lingerie brand Playful Promises on a swimwear line, which launched on Tuesday....
Lawyer busted for cyberstalking girlfriend
A New York City lawyer was arrested Friday and charged with relentlessly cyberstalking a woman he met through an online dating service, including allegedly making false claims about her to...
Topless model revealed as brains behind drug empire
A 23-year-old topless model and her gym-junkie boyfriend who built an Australian drug empire importing and distributing steroids are set to be sentenced this month. Nateesha Barlin and Dylan Shaw,...
Baseball Hall of Famer John Smoltz is now a two-sport ace
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. — Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz is making his mark in a new sport. Golf. The 51-year-old Smoltz qualified for the U.S. Senior Open on Thursday,...
Some men love watching other guys have sex with their wives
You may be surprised to know that "cuckold porn" was the second most searched porn term after "youth," according to the authors of the book "A Billion Wicked Thoughts: What...
LeBron James was sick of one reporter's J.R. Smith prodding
LeBron James had no interest in rehashing J.R. Smith's brain lock after Game 1 of the NBA Finals. During his postgame press conference Thursday night, James was, predictably and repeatedly,...
How Trump's pre-jobs report tweet moved the market
Only schmucks wait until 8:30 a.m. to trade on monthly jobs figures. Eagle-eye traders early on Friday sold their holdings of the US 10-year note after President Donald Trump hinted...
‘Mother of all lizards’ discovered in Italian Alps
Sometimes it’s hard to imagine what the earth was like when massive beasts like the Tyrannosaurus rex freely roamed the land, but it can be even harder to go all...
Man busted with cache of weapons and law enforcement gear
A Queens ex-con who was busted in December for playing cop, using flashing lights on his car to try to pull a motorist over as if he were law enforcement,...
Man taken for evaluation after locking himself in U-Haul van: cops
An apparently homeless man with scarves wrapped around his face locked himself inside a stranger's U-Haul van, causing a bomb scare, on the Upper East Side early Friday, cops said....
Tony winner returning to stage after crash that killed daughter, unborn child
The actress whose daughter and unborn child died after they and another mother and child were mowed down on a Park Slope street will return to the stage later this...
Arms maker allegedly plotted to kill reporter who faked death
A Ukrainian court ordered a businessman held for two months on suspicion of plotting the murder of a Russian dissident journalist who faked his own death, according to reports. Borys...
'Holy Grail' of Ferraris sells for record $70M
A classic Ferrari has changed hands for a world record $70 million. The 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO - the Holy Grail model - won the Tour de France in 1964,...
Uber driver fatally shoots passenger on interstate: police
DENVER — Authorities say an Uber driver has fatally shot a passenger on an interstate in Denver. Denver police department spokesman Sonny Jackson says preliminary information points to a conflict...
Man pulls gun at McDonald's drive-thru over wrong order: cops
He wasn’t lovin’ it. Police in New Orleans are searching for a suspect who they say pulled a gun on McDonald’s workers at a drive-thru window after believing they got...
Dino-killing asteroid crater immediately became a cradle of life
When the asteroid that struck the present-day Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico reached the earth it made life incredibly difficult for just about every living thing. Its far-reaching effects dramatically impacted...
Mom of slain student said meeting Trump was like 'talking to a toddler'
President Trump met Thursday with families who lost loved ones in a Texas school shooting, and while some grieving parents praised him for his compassion, another said that when the...
Scientist demands protection for historical sites on other planets
For all the great things humans have accomplished on Earth — you know, civilization and all that stuff — we’ve still managed to kind of make a mess of things....
Deadbeat son called cops on dad before finally moving out
Michael Rotondo finally left his parents’ nest Friday, but not before delivering one last parting shot at them — by siccing the cops on his dad over some missing Legos....
The Post’s Larry Brooks voted into Hockey Hall of Fame
Larry Brooks has been called a lot of things by a lot of people over the decades, but soon he’ll be able to call himself a Hall of Famer. The...
Bodies found in home of 'madman' after he's pulled over for taillight
Police found three bodies at the home of a man charged with kidnapping a woman in Massachusetts — after investigators outside were met with a “miserable stench” emanating from the...
Daring couple get married atop 150-foot crane
A daring couple's relationship reached new heights after becoming the first pair to get married at the top of a 150-foot crane. Kate and Barry Elliot tied the knot on...
Cavaliers get some good news amid Game 1 fallout
Looks like the Cavaliers caught at least half a break after Thursday night's fiasco in Game 1 of the NBA Finals -- Kevin Love will not be suspended for Game...
Dinesh D'Souza says Trump told him he had been 'screwed' before pardon
A day after being pardoned, conservative filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza said Friday that President Trump told him this week that he has been a “great voice for freedom” and had been...
Family stunned after jury awards 4 cents in dad's death by cop
The fiancée of the armed Florida man killed by cops responding to a noise complaint said her “heart just dropped” when she learned the jury awarded the grieving family a...
LaVar Ball won't get his Lakers family dream
LiAngelo Ball got a workout with the Lakers. It seems that's all he'll get. Los Angeles has no interest in the younger brother of its point guard, Lonzo Ball, whether...
Millionaire charged after worker died digging nuke shelter
A Maryland millionaire was charged in the fiery death of a man he hired to dig tunnels under his home because he feared a nuclear strike by North Korea, according...
Adam 'Hangman' Page: 'Murder' and success outside of WWE
Adam “Hangman” Page isn’t where he dreamed he would be 10 years after he began his professional wrestling career, but he has still done more than he’d ever imagined in...
Browns school safety in Twitter after 'joke' promise goes viral
CLEVELAND — Browns safety Damarious Randall underestimated two things: the power of social media and passion of Cleveland fans. Randall said Wednesday he never imagined that an innocent Twitter posting...
Samsonite CEO steps down after his credentials are questioned
Luggage maker Samsonite said Friday its CEO has stepped down following a report by a short-seller questioning his credentials and the company’s accounting. Ramesh Tainwala resigned for personal reasons, which...
Teacher accused of sex with suicidal teen wants texts out of trial
A former high school teacher accused of sexually assaulting a suicidal teen wants a judge to keep photos of text messages out of her upcoming trial, court documents show. Jill...
Ambassador to Israel may get more authority over relations with Palestinians
WASHINGTON — President Trump is considering giving U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman more authority over the U.S. outpost that handles Palestinian affairs, five U.S. officials said, a shift that...
Trump asks why Samantha Bee hasn't been fired yet
President Trump on Friday questioned why comedian Samantha Bee has not been axed for using the c-word to describe his daughter Ivanka on her TBS show. Trump blasted Bee for...
NOFX loses major sponsor over Vegas shooting joke at concert
The lead singer of the venerable punk band NOFX made a tasteless joke at a concert in Las Vegas about last year's deadly mass shooting there -- leading to the...
'Most hated' restaurateur opens new eatery at Trump International Hotel
WASHINGTON - The second major restaurant at the Trump International Hotel in Washington opens Friday, but New York-based restaurateur Alessandro Borgognone isn’t touting the property’s proximity to the president. In...
US economy adds surprising 223,000 jobs in May
The US economy continued roaring back like a Mack Truck last month, with employers adding 223,000 jobs, helping lower the unemployment rate to an 18-year low of 3.8 percent. Average...
Town on lockdown after zoo animals escape during flood
An entire German town was placed on lockdown Friday after dozens of animals – including two lions, two tigers and a jaguar – escaped from a zoo because of a...
Two Koreas agree to talks on military, family reunions
SEOUL — The two Koreas agreed at a high-level meeting on Friday to hold talks this month on military issues and reunions of families divided by the 1950-53 Korean War,...
Thieves put brakes on China's Mobike in Mexico City
MEXICO CITY – Chinese bike-sharing company Mobike entered the Latin American market in Mexico City this year drawn by its millions of potential clients. Now it has run into a...
Kanye addresses his slavery rant on new album
His latest, though not traditionally previewed for critics, was unveiled during an exclusive listening party at Diamond Cross Ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where the LP was recorded. The seven-song...
I'm in love with a man convicted of double homicide
Kacey Rush couldn't believe her luck when she found the man of her dreams. It wasn't necessarily good luck, considering he was serving two life sentences in prison. But she...
Socialist leader Pedro Sanchez becomes Spanish prime minister
MADRID — Socialist Pedro Sanchez took over as Spain’s prime minister Friday, after outgoing leader Mariano Rajoy lost a parliamentary confidence vote triggered by a long-running corruption trial involving members...
It's time to recognize reality on Israel's Golan claim
Now that the American embassy has opened in Jerusalem, Israel seems to be turning its diplomatic attention to the Golan Heights. The Golan, which dominates the northeastern part of Israel,...
Yankees' under-the-radar reliever making his mark
BALTIMORE — When Jonathan Holder was sent to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on April 7 it was easy to see why because in the last two of three relief appearances, the right-hander...
Why Aaron Boone is still playing it safe with Gary Sanchez
BALTIMORE — Yankees manager Boone initially wanted to give Gary Sanchez two days off this week. But after using the struggling catcher as designated hitter Wednesday night, the plan was...
Seth Lugo's versatility still could cost him the job he wants
Seth Lugo doesn’t know yet whether he will head back to the bullpen or stay in the Mets’ rotation, but his spot start Thursday night certainly left a good impression....
Yankees can live with slew of Aroldis Chapman wild pitches
BALTIMORE — Aroldis Chapman is allowing fewer hits per nine innings than he has in any season since 2014 and he also is striking out more batters than any year...
Yankees map out pitching rotation for the weekend
BALTIMORE — Rain has been a constant enemy for the Yankees this season, but Aaron Boone isn’t screaming at a crying sky. “It is what it is, you try to...
Rangers legend applauds hire of coach he's known since prep school
Brian Leetch remembered being a sophomore in high school and being intimidated by David Quinn. Leetch, the former Rangers star defenseman, and Quinn, the man who last week was named...
The one subject Adam Silver doesn't really want to talk about
OAKLAND, Calif. — NBA commissioner Adam Silver, in his state of the league talk at the NBA Finals on Thursday, was asked about the Twitter controversy raging in Philadelphia. He...
Spat over unwritten rule nearly leads to all-out brawl
OAKLAND, Calif. — There’s an unwritten rule, Tristan Thompson said. And the Warriors’ Shaun Livingston broke the rule. Livingston shot with 2.6 seconds left and his team leading by eight...
76ers GM fighting for his job as Twitter probe deepens
Bryan Colangelo and his wife may soon have more time to discuss exactly what the other has been doing lately on Twitter. ESPN reported early Friday that 76ers ownership is...
Feckless Stitches doubling down
“It’s a quarter after one, I’m a little drugged and I need to tweet now.” Sorry situations. Roseanne Barr apologizing for calling Obama aide Valerie Jarrett the “baby of Muslim...
One call that had nothing to do with J.R. Smith peeves Cavaliers
OAKLAND, Calif. — Cavs coach Tyronn Lue did not mince words. “To do what he did tonight and come out robbed, it’s just not right,” Lue said of a controversial...
Couple chased by moose on golf course
PARK CITY, Utah - A Utah couple ran into a different sort of hazard during a round of golf on Memorial Day near Salt Lake City. A young moose bigger...
Knicks fans have seen this J.R. Smith bonehead play before
Bonehead plays are nothing new for J.R. Smith. The veteran guard making a costly mistake late in the game — as he did with 4.7 seconds left in regulation and...
J.R. Smith's big-time blunder breaks Twitter
J.R. Smith's failure to get a shot off at the end of regulation in the Cavaliers' 124-114 overtime loss to the Warriors in Game 1 Thursday night is already going...
Family awarded 4 cents for man's death by cop
A Florida family was awarded just four cents after a jury found a local sheriff partially liable for the death of a 30-year-old man who was shot by a police...
BookExpo's buzz-worthy titles
Looking for books a little different and below the radar? These six books from undiscovered writers drew a standing-room-only crowd to the buzz panel Wednesday. “The Real Lolita: The Kidnapping...
Lucas Glover's round should be more to his wife's liking
DUBLIN, Ohio - Hopefully, for Lucas Glover’s personal safety, the 5-under-67 he shot in Thursday’s opening round of the Memorial that has him two shots off the lead was satisfactory...
The state Senate stalemate drags on
ALBANY -- The state Senate abruptly adjourned for the second day in a row Thursday in a tense stalemate between Republicans and Democrats. “They’re effectively paralyzed,” said one lawmaker. "They...
Slain student's handwriting used for powerful gun control project
Like clockwork, every new school shooting in America sparks the same firestorm of grief and outrage on social media — but Facebook and Twitter posts are easy for pro-gun lawmakers...