August 10, 2018
Man's penis falls off after he ignored signs of cancer
A man's penis fell off after he ignored the signs of cancer that caused it to rot away. The 82-year-old from India was referred to a hospital with a wound...
City Hall's telling effort to 'educate' a star
City Hall’s 2015 effort to get singer Jennifer Hudson to cancel out on performing at a pro-charter-school rally provides some telling insight into how Mayor de Blasio’s team thinks. De...
New York's growing six-figure-pension club
The hit on New York taxpayers continues to grow, with the number of $100,000-plus retirees up 20 percent last year. As the Empire Center reported this week, the number of...
Masahiro Tanaka never gave the Yankees a chance
Even the worst teams have big league hitters capable of punishing a pitcher on any given night. Friday was the night the moribund Rangers feasted on Masahiro Tanaka’s signature pitch...
Team de Blasio keeps on failing New York's most vulnerable
It turns out that Mayor de Blasio’s Administration for Children’s Services routinely failed to vet new hires as required by state law — for years. Sadly, it’s only one more...
Sam Darnold makes big first impression in Jets debut
The Sam Darnold Hype Train gained plenty of momentum on Friday night. The Jets rookie quarterback impressed in his preseason debut, throwing a touchdown pass in a 17-0 win over...
Yes, we really do need a 'Space Force'
When President Trump first floated the idea of an entirely new branch of the armed forces dedicated to space-based operations, the response from political observers was limited to bemused snickering....
Daredevils could land in jail after posting wild subway surfing videos
Three brainless daredevils filmed themselves subway surfing on the tops of speeding New York City trains — a death-defying stunt that could land them in jail. In a series of...
Ousted MiMedx CEO lists Florida mansion for $15M
MiMedx’s ousted Chief Executive Parker “Pete” Petit — the so-called “Trump of Georgia” — has listed his seven-bedroom manse in the Florida Panhandle for nearly $15 million — about a...
Zack Wheeler continues to thrive as Mets topple Marlins
MIAMI — In this colossal wreckage of a season, at least the Mets have the reemergence of Zack Wheeler. Once an afterthought in a rotation that included Jacob deGrom, Noah...
Issa Rae: 'Insecure' character needs to be a 'f---ing grown-up'
Insecure Sunday, 10:30 p.m., HBO Newly minted Emmy nominee Issa Rae returns Sunday night at 10:30 for Season 3 of her HBO series, “Insecure.” Rae spoke to The Post about...
Popular shows are spawning beer and wine lines
America’s love affair with TV shows has been turned into a franchise of wines and beers based on fan-favorite characters. “Game of Thrones” (HBO), “Outlander” (Starz), “The Walking Dead” (AMC)...
Black Hat hacker says he can easily tap into planes already in the sky
It sounds incredible: the ability to tap into a commercial airliner’s onboard systems as it flies thousands of feet overhead. But a cyber expert told a security conference he’s managed...
BMW board member: This is the biggest issue facing self-driving cars
Autonomous cars would have the ability to choose between life and death — and this could be the biggest stumbling block to their introduction, a BMW board member says. Ian...
Scientists accidentally discover drug that may stop weight gain
Scientists have accidentally discovered a drug that could let you eat as much as you want without gaining weight. The team at Yale University were actually trying to create a...
Feds want to seize Nxivm co-founder's upstate home
Brooklyn prosecutors on Friday announced they want to seize the upstate den where a cult leader is accused of branding and bedding his sex slaves. While the government has already...
De Blasio, Nixon aimed to stop Jennifer Hudson from singing at charter school rally
Mayor de Blasio and Cynthia Nixon’s wife banded together with a bunch of City Hall aides in an effort to stop singing star Jennifer Hudson from performing at a Success...
The secret ways your phone turns you into a hopeless addict
If you find the lure of your Instagram feed or the pull of an unread text just too enticing to ignore then you're definitely not alone. Last week, a report...
Rain can't stop PGA leader's charmed run to weekend
ST. LOUIS — Gary Woodland and Kevin Kisner spent Friday morning drafting each other like a couple of NASCAR drivers around Bellerive Country Club. When their respective second rounds of...
It turns out Teslas are nearly impossible to steal
Elon Musk wants to take Tesla private. There are also quite a few people out there who simply want to take your Tesla. However, new figures on thefts of these...
Ex-bank exec: Paperwork for Manafort's $16M loan differed from usual policies
A former exec of a bank that lent Paul Manafort $16 million told his boss to “take a deep breath” before he showed him paperwork for one of the loans...
De Blasio donor wants bribery charges dismissed over evidence blunder
A Mayor de Blasio donor and alleged cop briber is demanding that charges against him be dismissed over an evidence blunder that forced his corruption trial to be pushed back...
NYPD cop reprimanded for ignoring missing kids case: sources
A panicked Brooklyn mom walked into an NYPD station house to say her two young kids were missing — but an officer blew her off and refused to take a...
Twitter bans Proud Boys ahead of white nationalist rally in DC
Twitter on Friday suspended the accounts of several white nationalists groups, just days before their big rally in Washington D.C., according to a report. The San Francisco-based social media platform...
The right specialists can put fantasy contenders over the top
If 4 ¹/₂ months of daily grinding doesn’t convince you just how much work goes into winning a fantasy baseball title, the pressure and agony you will feel over the...
Airbnb threatens to ban users participating in 'Unite the Right' rally
As the anniversary of the violent rally in Charlottesville approaches, Airbnb is once again reminding users that anyone found to be in violation of its policy of non-discrimination faces a...
Sharing the same texting habits make couples happier
How’s your text life? While being glued to our phones has often been called out for wrecking relationships, new research suggests that having the same texting habits as your partner...
The fantasy baseball rotation add to make before it's too late
Sifting through the fantasy waiver wires is like those times you went gold panning as a kid. Most of the time you wound up with worthless dirt and rocks, or...
TSA chief confirms 150 smaller airports will not ditch screenings
The head of the Transportation Security Administration has officially shut down reports that the agency will shutter checkpoints at 150 smaller airports across the nation, though a recent study found...
Five steps to losing weight without lifting a finger
There is no doubt that regular exercise is important for heart health and keeps your metabolism pumping, but there are also many of us for whom exercise is way down...
Man O'War stings, sightings on the rise in South Carolina
Beachgoers beware: Portuguese Man O’Wars sightings and stings have been on the rise on at least one beach in South Carolina. City of Folly Beach officials on Wednesday issued a...
Trump thanks Kanye for telling the 'truth' on 'Jimmy Kimmel'
President Trump thanked Kanye West on Friday for the "Yeezus" rapper's show of support on Jimmy Kimmel’s show. “Thank you to Kanye West and the fact that he is willing...
Woman charged after allegedly texting man 696 times
FOREST CITY, Iowa — Authorities say a Minnesota woman who sent 696 text messages to a northern Iowa man in April violated a no-contact order. Winnebago County District Court records...
Helicopters are ruining Shakespeare in the Park: theater officials
My kingdom for some quiet. Rep. Jerrold Nadler and officials from the Public Theater pleaded Friday for the FAA to divert helicopter traffic from Central Park because the noise keeps...
Professor's constant 'dumb blonde' remarks forced me to dye my hair: suit
An ex-Stony Brook University student says her undergraduate advisor called her a “dumb blonde” so often that she became a brunette just to shut him up. Erin Mosier, 24, made...
Boy's 'squeaky cough' caused by whistle lodged in his throat
A little boy who developed a strange squeaky cough was found to have swallowed a toy whistle, doctors revealed. The four-year-old was taken to a hospital in India after two...
Man arrested in fatal shooting of pregnant teen
HIGH POINT, N.C. — A North Carolina man was charged Thursday in the slaying of a pregnant 18-year-old and her unborn child. Hykeem Marquis Simmons, 21, was charged with first-degree...
Tourist riding bike fatally struck by sanitation truck on the Upper West Side
An Australian tourist was killed on Friday when a sanitation truck slammed into her while she was riding a rental bike up Central Park West, sources said. Madison Jane Lyden,...
This fashion exhibit lets you try on and buy works on display
Instead of a museum retrospective that ends with a lavish pop-up gift shop, why not turn the gift shop into the exhibit? That’s basically what the Whitney’s doing. For its...
Teens accused of trying to drown kitten in Snapchat video
YORK, S.C. — Two South Carolina teenage boys are charged with trying to drown a kitten in a video posted to Snapchat. York County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Trent Faris tells...
Alysia Reiner is nothing like her evil 'OITNB' character
On “Orange Is the New Black,” Natalie “Fig” Figueroa is a coarse, nasty prison warden — the antithesis, it seems, of Alysia Reiner, the book-loving, ecologically minded New York mom...
Trump trolls Nancy Pelosi with mock endorsement on Twitter
President Trump gave some mock praise to Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi on Friday and endorsed her effort to "take down the Democrat Party." "Democrats, please do not distance yourselves from...
Don’t be misled by the Left’s primary losses . . . and other commentary
Security desk: Bolton’s Case for Hunting Witches Hearkening back to the Red Scare of the 1950s is usually meant as “a cautionary device,” observes Bloomberg’s Eli Lake, but National Security...
Nicki Minaj takes on Drake, 50 Cent and her ex in new album 'Queen'
Nicki Minaj’s new album “Queen” — which suddenly dropped Friday — takes royal aim at a roster of Top 10 hip-hop artists. Her “Barbie Dreams” track already has social media...
There's a lot more than horses at retooled Monmouth Park
This summer, all bets are on — at least at Monmouth Park. The historic horse-racing track and Jersey Shore stalwart added legal sports betting to their pony wagering in June,...
Embattled NYPD cop wins battle over false arrest lawsuit
Embattled NYPD Bronx Detective David Terrell just won his battle over a lawsuit claiming that he improperly played a game of dice to determine a young man's fate -- resulting...
Fun events you need to do in NYC before Labor Day
With only three weeks until Labor Day, there's still time to enjoy the city's outdoor films, food festivals, concerts and more. Family fun There are two weekends left to enjoy...
Mom who survived crash that killed family arrives to wake on stretcher
The New Jersey mom who survived a horrific Delaware car crash that killed her husband and four daughters last month arrived on a stretcher to the Friday afternoon wake --...
Construction worker dies in freak saw accident
A hardhat at a Staten Island construction site died in a freak accident Friday when he fell while operating a saw -- and the blade fell on his throat, cops...
Betty White has a surprising celebrity crush
Betty White, still going strong at 96, is the subject of “Betty White: First Lady of Television,” a new documentary airing Aug. 21 on PBS (8 p.m.) Filmed over a...
MoviePass now forcing users to choose between two movies a day
So much for movie night. Cash-strapped MoviePass saw its service crash for the third weekend in a row Friday evening, leaving its 3-million-plus subscribers unable to head to the theater....
Nike's frat-house culture exposed in shocking lawsuit
Nike’s alleged frat-boy corporate culture got exposed in a lawsuit by two women who say they were paid less than their male co-workers and had to put up with unchecked...
Anthem kneeler says NFL must come clean on Kaepernick
The first slate of NFL preseason games Thursday demonstrated players' national anthem protests aren't going anywhere, and now they're about more than the reasons Colin Kaepernick first knelt during the...
WWE's WrestleMania-week competition sells out MSG
There will be a sold-out wrestling show at Madison Square Garden during WrestleMania weekend. It just won't involve WWE. Ring of Honor and New Japan Pro Wrestling's "G1 Supercard" on...
New York Public Library chief withdraws from CUNY chancellor search
A top contender to be the next City University of New York chancellor has withdrawn his name from consideration. Anthony Marx, president of the New York Public Library, told employees...
Giants saw 'real deal' Saquon Barkley's big moment coming
Excited? Yes. Stunned? No. All the Giants lined up on the sideline had never before seen Saquon Barkley in an NFL game, but they witnessed enough of him in practice...
Jordan Spieth admits he spent months wrecking his swing
ST. LOUIS -- Jordan Spieth sounds like a mess. He sounds like most other golfers who are not world-class pros. If you watched Spieth during Friday’s second round of the...
Barneys facing huge rent hike at flagship after losing arbitration
Barneys may have to pay double its current rent at its Manhattan flagship under a ruling by a New York City arbitrator. The decision, which came down on Friday, grants...
Einhorn gets box of 'short shorts' after sparring with Elon Musk
Billionaire David Einhorn has gotten clobbered on his short bet against Tesla shares — but at least he got some breezy summer gear out of the deal. On Friday the...
Get ready for the first step in crowning true welterweight king
The week before Gennady “GGG” Golovkin and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez finally meet in their long-awaited rematch in Las Vegas, Barclays Center will be host to a potentially more explosive matchup...
CUNY students getting snubbed on Excelsior scholarships: report
Students at CUNY aren't getting their fair share of the state's Excelsior scholarships, according to a new analysis. Just 20.7 percent of the 20,086 scholarships went to CUNY students, even...
Dennis Shields' wife speaks out: 'He was the love of my life'
The wife of Dennis Shields – the sometimes-boyfriend of “Real Housewives of New York” star Bethenny Frankel – is “heartbroken” over the death of “the love of my life,” she...
TLC flooded with applications before ride-share cap kicks in
Uber is causing traffic jams again — at the TLC office! The ride-sharing giant offered $500 rewards for new drivers to get their cars licensed by the Taxi and Limousine...
Manafort trial resumes after judge calls unexpected recess
The federal judge in the fraud trial of former Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort called an unexpected recess Friday to deal with “other matters” — as prosecutors for the second...
Woman dies from infection after she's nipped by new puppy
A Wisconsin woman has died after a nip from her new puppy -- and it may be due to the same rare blood infection from dog's saliva that forced a...
NFL preseason quickly claims promising Redskins rookie
The Redskins’ sigh of relief was quickly replaced by a shrieking scream. Hours after it was reported second-round pick Derrius Guice was believed to have suffered only a minor knee...
Exiled former Nationals reliever had to be separated from GM
It seems there is more than meets the eye to former Nationals reliever Shawn Kelley’s meltdown against the Mets and subsequent designation for assignment and trade. With a 25-1 lead...
Couple says having sex on camera is not porn
They’re not porn stars, but this couple in Mexico City happily share their sex life on the website Make Love Not Porn. “I think it has been a weird but...
National Weather Service gets weird 'robocall' from China
A strange Chinese audio message was heard over the intercom at the National Weather Service center on Wednesday. The voice was from a woman and the 45-second message was also...
Top NBA rookies start 'overrated' feud on Twitter
The social media rookie shade is starting early — weeks before training camp has even begun. Michael Porter Jr., who fell all the way to 14th to the Nuggets amidst concerns...
Tourists exchange blows over perfect selfie at Trevi Fountain
A wild brawl broke out between two women jockeying for the most flattering spot to snap a selfie at a popular tourist attraction in Rome, according to a report. A...
Cabbie charged in wild NYC road-rage brawl
A cab driver was arrested for a road rage brawl in Midtown Manhattan on Thursday that was caught on video. Alyssa Jenna Mallett, 25, was driving a yellow taxi westbound...
Dad allegedly taunted mom after tossing baby off bridge
The heartless father who tossed his infant son's corpse into the East River before fleeing the country cruelly texted the boy's panicked mom, "you will never see [the victim] again,"...
China tells US plane flying over disputed island to 'leave immediately'
The Chinese military ordered a US Navy plane flying over a highly disputed island in the South China Sea on Friday to “leave immediately and keep out to avoid any...
These social media habits could cost you your dream job
Your old social media posts could make your dream employer swipe left. Social media is a way of life for some — but it can be detrimental to job seekers....
Facebook scams are on the rise
The Better Business Bureau is the latest to chime in with a recent alert about scammers who use Facebook Messenger to trick victims. In its Scam Tracker alert, the BBB...
Knicks will host Trae Young and the Hawks to open season
The David Fizdale Era will open with a winnable game against Trae Young, The Post has learned. In their first season opener at home since 2014, the Knicks will play...
Miami schools chief haggled over retirement fund before turning down NYC job
The Miami schools chief who famously changed his mind about becoming New York City's schools chancellor claimed "it’s never been about money," but new documents show he was furious that...
Colin Kaepernick seen meeting with arbitrator over collusion grievance
Colin Kaepernick, a lightning rod in the anthem-kneeling controversy, appeared Thursday at a hearing that could lead to the dismissal of the ex-49ers quarterback’s collusion grievance against the NFL, according...
What sidelined Aaron Judge is learning about Yankees
Since landing on the disabled list July 27 after getting pelted in the wrist by a 93 mph fastball from Royals pitcher Jakob Junis, Aaron Judge has taken his time...
Convicted killer suspended from ACS payroll after allegedly assaulting boy
The convicted murderer-turned-child-welfare worker who allegedly assaulted a 6-year-old boy in a shelter has finally been suspended from his job, authorities said. But Jacques Edwards could be back working —...
Would you pay $1,590 for these Gucci sneakers?
Dad sneakers just got blinged. Gucci’s “Journey” Jewel Embellished shoe debuted on the Nordstrom website Thursday, and at $1,590, it’s the site’s most expensive sneaker. It’s also the most . ....
Omarosa claims Trump is a racist, used N-word on 'The Apprentice'
Donald Trump is a “racist” who regularly used the “N-word” on the set of “The Apprentice,” claims Omarosa Manigault Newman, who starred on the show and then followed the president...
Bethenny Frankel's on-and-off boyfriend found dead in Trump Tower
The on-again, off-again boyfriend of “Real Housewives of New York” star Bethenny Frankel was found dead Friday morning in his Trump Tower apartment of a suspected OxyContin overdose, police sources...
A case for taking a kicker before the last pick in your fantasy draft
When you go to a Marvel superhero movie, you don’t do it for the specific purpose of seeing the after-credits scenes. But they are included, so you stick around to...
Maggie Gray goes scorched earth on 'vile piece of trash' James Dolan
James Dolan has gained many enemies for his disastrous track record as the Knicks' owner, but to WFAN host Maggie Gray, he's simply a bad person. Gray trashed Dolan on...
'I love you all!' gushes the world's friendliest McDonald's employee
Adam Gibson is definitely "lovin' it" when it comes to his job. The McDonald's employee has become famous in his Massachusetts hometown for his extremely friendly attitude with each and...
Billionaire owner slashes price of Johnny Carson’s Malibu mansion
The former Malibu, Calif., estate of late “Tonight Show” host Johnny Carson, which hit the market in 2017 for a sky-high $81.5 million, has just chopped its price by a...
Hackers told to break into voting machines at convention
LAS VEGAS - Def Con, one of the world’s largest hacker conventions, will serve as a laboratory for breaking into voting machines this week, extending its efforts to identify potential...
US bars Pakistani military officers from training programs
The Trump administration has barred scores of Pakistani military officers from coveted training and educational programs that have been a staple of bilateral relations for more than a decade. The...
'BlacKkKlansman' is chilling and unforgettable
How could a black man become a member of the Ku Klux Klan? In 1979, it happened — sort of. Spike Lee’s unforgettable new movie “BlacKkKlansman” tells the true story...
'Monster' accused of setting California wildfire made arson threat weeks ago
The "monster" accused of setting a raging California fire that has destroyed more than 10,000 acres sent an ominous text message to a volunteer fire chief two weeks ago, vowing...
Charlottesville readies for anniversary of deadly white power rally
After facing scathing criticism over their lame response to last year’s deadly white nationalist riot, Charlottesville, Virginia, authorities say they’re ready for anything on Sunday’s one-year anniversary of the mayhem...
Here's how much salt is too much salt
Most people do not eat enough salt to cause them harm, a study found. A moderate amount of 3 grams to 5 grams a day did not increase heart attack...
Process server arrested after calling teen who accused cops of rape a 'stupid b--h'
The process server caught on camera calling a teen who's accused two ex-cops of rape a "stupid bitch" while proclaiming to be a sheriff has been arrested, the Post can...
Johnny Manziel explains CFL debacle: 'Test from football gods'
It wasn’t how Johnny Manziel envisioned his return would go. His four-interception disaster in his CFL debut with the Montreal Alouettes last Friday, however, also made the former Texas A&M...
Driver kills self during traffic stop, cops find another body in trunk
Police in Maine are investigating two deaths Friday after a driver shot himself the day before during a traffic stop and then police found a second body inside the trunk...
Now subway platform temperatures feel like hell, too
Getting around on the subways may be tough, but waiting for them is hell. A new study shows blazing temperatures at the city's busiest stations are cooking commuters as they...
Investigation of Urban Meyer curiously doesn't include accused coach
Those investigating Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer's handling of domestic violence allegations against his former receivers coach have yet to contact the man accused, Zach Smith. Smith's attorney said...
Scientists figure out why Jupiter looks like a Van Gogh painting
How Jupiter gets its stripes has been one of astronomy’s most enticing mysteries. They are straight. They are clearly defined. They have different colors. Now, thanks to the Juno space...
Police find newborn in Burger King toilet with OD'd mother
A baby born in an Ohio Burger King restroom to a mother suspected of having used heroin was expected to survive, police said, while the mother awaits further court action...
Teen girl pushed off Washington bridge says she 'could have died'
The 16-year-old girl who was seriously injured after getting pushed off a 60-foot-tall bridge in a Washington state park spoke to reporters from the hospital Thursday, saying she "could have...
Porn star named Alex Jones also loves conspiracy theories
On Monday, YouPorn banned Alex Jones from its platform. No, the Infowars conspiracy theorist best known for his red-faced rants and pushing prepper kits didn’t put erotic videos on the...
Chirlane McCray staffer robbed in Brooklyn
A staffer of Big Apple first lady Chirlane McCray was robbed in Brooklyn this week, law enforcement sources told The Post. Brittany Jones, McCray's deputy press secretary, was walking at...
Steelers in extremely brief Deflategate controversy
In case you needed another reason not to pay attention to NFL preseason, we now have Deflategate 2.0. Only now, it's the Steelers. Howard Eskin of 610 WIP, a Philadelphia...
Al D'Amato's future ex-wife arrested for beefing with neighbor
The soon-to-be ex-wife of former Senator Al D’Amato was arrested on Long Island Friday morning – the second time in more than four weeks – for allegedly flipping off her...
Heart-stopping moment officer is shot by man pulled over for speeding
A routine traffic stop in Pennsylvania resulted in a gunfight on the side of the road that nearly killed one of the officers. Police pulled Daniel Clary over for speeding...
At 'America First Energy Conference,' solar power is dumb, climate change is fake
NEW ORLEANS — Pumping carbon dioxide into the air makes the planet greener; the United Nations puts out fake science about climate change to control the global energy market; and...
Dead tourist's parents: Coach should have called for help after attack
The grieving parents of the Florida man who died days after being slugged, allegedly by a Wake Forest coach basketball coach, said his attacker should've gotten him help — instead...
Voters agree that student debt is officially a crisis
Whether the nation’s $1.5 trillion student-debt problem represents a crisis is a matter of debate among policymakers and experts. But ask regular voters what they think and the answer seems...
Archaeologists fear biblical history won't survive Yemen war
MARIB, Yemen – After years of internal conflict and ISIS insurgency across Iraq and Syria destroyed much of what was left of the Middle East’s pre-Islamic history, experts now fear...
Trump doubles steel and aluminum tariffs on Turkey
President Donald Trump announced Friday that he plans to double steel and aluminum tariffs on Turkey — prompting the lira to plunge 20 percent — amid heightened tensions between the...
Missing college student likely left with someone she knew, profiler says
Missing Iowa college student Mollie Tibbetts most likely left her boyfriend's home with someone she knew, a former FBI profiler said in a new report. Mary Ellen O'Toole, a former...
Bartolo Colon wants to keep pitching forever
Bartolo Colon has one more record in his sights. The 45-year-old right-hander became the winningest pitcher in Latin American history when he notched his 246th win with the Rangers on...
NASA just built the fastest man-made object ever
You’ve already heard plenty about the Parker Solar Probe over the past year or so and with good reason. It’s NASA’s long-planned attempt to “Touch the Sun” and the probe...
Trump blasts NFL players protesting during anthem at preseason games
President Donald Trump on Friday renewed his attacks on NFL players who protest during the national anthem – after several of them took knees and raised their fists during preseason...
Qualcomm to settle Taiwan antitrust case for $93 million
Mobile chipmaker Qualcomm will settle an antitrust case with Taiwanese regulators for about $93 million, and has also pledged to invest $700 million in Taiwan over the next five years....
Tech billionaire, Wells Fargo heir's ex busted for drug trafficking
Tech billionaire Henry T. Nicholas III was arrested on drug trafficking charges this week at a Las Vegas Strip casino-resort — alongside the ex-wife of an heir to the Wells...
High-tech pill is a flashlight for your guts
For all the ultra-powerful technology that doctors have at their disposal, it’s still shockingly difficult to see what’s actually happening inside the human body. Sure, CT scans can offer a...
Hackers at confab to search for voting machine weaknesses
Def Con, one of the world’s largest hacker conventions, will serve as a laboratory for breaking into voting machines this week, extending its efforts to identify potential security flaws in...
Wake Forest coach could face murder charges in tourist attack
The Wake Forest basketball coach charged with punching a Florida tourist – who later died at the hospital – could face murder charges after the case was ruled a homicide...
Mariners make the painful Felix Hernandez decision
HOUSTON — Seattle's Felix Hernandez has lost his spot in the rotation in the wake of his latest terrible start in a season filled with struggles. The right-hander, who threw...
NFL star, Iggy Azalea have weird one-day relationship
Iggy Azalea's relationship with DeAndre Hopkins tanked faster than her latest single. The Houston Texans wide receiver and Aussie rapper each announced they're officially single just one day after they...
Shooting in Canada leaves four people, including two cops, dead
Four people -- including two police officers -- were killed in a shooting in an eastern Canadian city Friday morning, and one suspect is in custody, according to police and...
Russian prime minister warns of 'economic war' over US sanctions
Moscow issued a stern warning to the US on Friday against ramping up sanctions against Russia, saying the Kremlin will retaliate with economic, political and unspecified “other” measures. Prime Minister...
Grandma stabbed trying to break up teen brawl
A grandmother landed in the hospital early Friday after being stabbed in the chest while trying to break up a fight in Brooklyn between a group of teens, cops said....
The lesson of Ohio: Republicans can't coast on the same old message
Republicans seem to have held on, barely, to a US House seat near Columbus, Ohio, that they have occupied continuously since 1983. That outcome doesn’t tell us much new, but...
Dad of baby found in East River charged with hiding corpse
The father whose 7-month-old baby was found floating in the East River was charged early Friday with concealment of a human corpse after being arrested at JFK Airport when he...
Diamond-stealing ant caught red-handed
An ant was caught on camera carrying a diamond away with it. It hasn't been reported whether the ant was captured by authorities, or whether the diamond was returned to...
Prosecutors ask Supreme Court to reinstate Kennedy cousin's murder conviction
HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut prosecutors on Thursday asked the US Supreme Court to hear their arguments for reinstating Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel's murder conviction. The state Supreme Court in May...
Aaron Judge isn't pain-free and still can't swing a bat yet
The Yankees have been without Aaron Judge and Gary Sanchez since late July and although Sanchez seems to be getting closer to a return, Judge admitted he still is in...
Pat Shurmur: I never 'intended to play' Odell Beckham vs. Browns
Odell Beckham Jr. got hurt last year in a preseason game against the Browns. Beckham did not get hurt this year in a preseason game against the Browns. The Giants...
J.A. Happ picks up right where he left off in return from DL
J.A. Happ hasn’t spent much time with his new teammates since joining the Yankees, but he has found the easiest way to assimilate himself into the new clubhouse. Returning from...
Ray Lucas: It's good Sam Darnold has to fight for No. 1 job
The tougher it is for Sam Darnold, the better it is for the Jets. The No. 3 pick is presumably the quarterback the team’s decision-makers hope wins the starting job...
What a difference a month makes for Neil Walker
One month ago — and most months this season — it would’ve been easy for the Yankees to remove Neil Walker from the roster. Now, it’s getting harder and harder...
Todd Bowles' plan for offensive linemen in Sam Darnold's debut
Look for the Jets to mix and match along the offensive line on Friday night against the Falcons. There will be some starters getting plenty of work and some second-teamers...
Giants defense looks just as bad as last season
The Browns will have to figure out who their starting quarterback will be this year, Tyrod Taylor or Baker Mayfield. Both played well Thursday night in the Browns’ 20-10 win...
Billionaire drops quest to split California into 3 parts
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The billionaire behind a measure to split California in three said he's giving up on the effort to reimagine the nation's most populous state after the state...
Yankees' under-the-radar outfielder helping fill Judge void
There was a time — the three-decade stretch when Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle roamed the outfield — that there was no more glamorous position in sports than Yankees center...
Wife arrested for allegedly stabbing husband with samurai sword
PORT ORCHARD, Wash. — A Bremerton woman has been charged with second-degree assault after authorities say she stabbed her husband in the arm with a samurai sword. The Kitsap Sun...
Charter school walks back plan to drop morning Pledge of Allegiance
An Atlanta charter school changed course Thursday on a plan for students to recite something other than the Pledge of Allegiance in the morning, an official said. Atlanta Neighborhood Charter...
Andrew Luck passes first test in return to NFL
SEATTLE — Andrew Luck could feel the pressure building as he prepared for his first game action with Indianapolis since the final week of the 2016 season. When he let...
Kidnapped teen thought he was saving abductors from suicide: father
OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. — Two Illinois men face kidnapping and conspiracy charges in Mississippi after authorities say they lured a teenager from his home using a video game-centered chat program....
Jim Furyk's not just thinking about the Ryder Cup now
ST. LOUIS — As the current U.S. Ryder Cup captain, Jim Furyk is playing the PGA this week on a special exemption. The school of thought inviting the Ryder Cup...
Kenley Jansen sent to hospital with irregular heartbeat
DENVER — Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen went to the hospital with an irregular heartbeat before a game Thursday against Colorado and will be sent back to Los Angeles for more...
Teens arrested for robbing the same house twice in 1 day
WOODSTOCK, Ga. — Authorities say two teens have been arrested after robbing a Georgia home twice in one day. Citing a Cherokee County Sheriff's Office release, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports...
New Jersey police chief busted for trying to buy cocaine
A New Jersey police chief was busted on Thursday for trying to buy cocaine and then having it sent to his post office box, officials said. Michael Coppola, the 43-year-old...
Club pros' fortunes take vastly different turns at PGA
ST. LOUIS — It happened so fast, Matt Dobyns’ mind was racing. Three holes into Thursday’s opening round of the PGA Championship at Bellerive Country Club, the Fresh Meadow club...
Nets coach: 2019 free-agent push includes winning tone now
In coach Kenny Atkinson’s first public comments since the 2018 draft, he vowed Thursday the Nets will be dreaming big in 2019 free agency. General manager Sean Marks has maneuvered...
How Giancarlo Stanton can help Yankees avoid Doomsday
The Yankees are eight games back of the Red Sox. The wild card is staring them in the face. That could bring Doomsday. There is one big Statcast difference this...
Indians rookie will shut down the White Sox
I’ll take a bucket of wings, a large order of fries and $50 on the Knicks. The Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant chain, sales declining, are looking to spice their menu...
Dad of baby found dead in East River detained in New York
The father whose 7-month old baby was found floating in the East River returned to US soil Thursday night and was taken into custody at JFK airport, sources said. James...
Cardinals executive on radar in Mets’ GM search
In the nascent stages of the Mets’ general manager search, Gary LaRocque’s name is among those receiving consideration. LaRocque, a key component of the Cardinals front office for the past...
Trump-backed GOP candidate says he'd 'be happy to recuse' himself from a recount
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach said Thursday he’d “be happy to recuse” himself from a potential recount in the remarkably tight race for the GOP gubernatorial nomination. Kobach - who...
Baker Mayfield shows exactly why he was the No. 1 pick
After rifling a slant to fellow rookie Antonio Callaway — who shed Giants cornerback Leonard Johnson for a 54-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter Thursday night — Baker Mayfield took...