October 30, 2018
Why this early homestand is a potential cliff for Nets' season
The Nets have lost three straight, the last to a sorry Knicks team without All-Star Kristaps Porzingis, minus lottery pick Kevin Knox and with noted Nets-killer Enes Kanter coming off...
De Blasio subpoenaed to testify at NYPD corruption trial
A former NYPD official wants to force Mayor Bill de Blasio to testify on his behalf when he goes on trial in a hooker-fueled corruption case next week. Lawyers for...
Ted Cruz can't shake Beto O'Rourke in most expensive Senate race ever
Everything is bigger in Texas — including the stakes for this year’s Senate race, in which Republican Sen. Ted Cruz is facing an unexpectedly close re-election battle from one of...
Nets already have to step it up or risk repelling free agents
Living and playing in New York is a draw for free agents, but it’s not enough. The Nets will have plenty of cap space next summer, but so does everybody...
Lawyer sues rival for using 'briefcase full of cash' to steal clients: suit
Forget ambulance chasing. A Manhattan personal- injury attorney is using a “briefcase full of cash” to steal clients from a rival lawyer, a lawsuit charges. Joseph Ginarte is suing for...
Devils destroyed as Kinkaid pulled for returning Schneider
TAMPA, Fla. — Brayden Point had a career-high five points with a goal and four assists, defenseman Braydon Coburn scored twice, and the Lightning rallied from an early two-goal deficit...
Mom of slain Queens jogger Karina Vetrano weeps in court
Karina Vetrano’s mother wept in a Queens courtroom Tuesday as a judge read out the crimes her daughter’s accused killer is charged with to a newly selected jury. Vetrano, 30,...
The haunted tale that keeps Long Island locals out of this lake
It’s Long Island’s largest, deepest lake, a majestic expanse surrounded by scenic woods and lined with white sand. Thousands have flocked to its shores each summer to enjoy the water...
Khashoggi's fiancée says he was lured back to Saudi consulate
Slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi visited the Saudi consulate in Istanbul just days before he disappeared and received a warm welcome from officials, according to his fiancée. The meeting led Khashoggi...
Council, de Blasio split over proposed housing bill for homeless
A new legislative proposal to help the homeless could spark a battle between Mayor de Blasio and the City Council. Councilmember Rafael Salamanca Jr. (D-Bronx) is planning to introduce a...
Compleat Sculptor moving to Chelsea
The unique supply store The Compleat Sculptor is moving to 110 W. 19th St. in Chelsea. Its new, 13,500-square-foot lower level space has an entrance on the ground floor of...
Stringer blasts de Blasio's commission proposals
Comptroller Scott Stringer took a sharp swipe at Mayor de Blasio on Tuesday, saying voters will “break out laughing” when they see the proposals the mayor’s Charter Revision Commission placed...
How the first College Football Playoff rankings shook out
The annual made-for-television College Football Playoff rankings kicked off Tuesday night. Don’t worry if you missed it — there weren’t any surprises. In fact, it nearly mirrored the top seven...
Letitia James flip-flops on death penalty during AG debate
Public Advocate Letitia James — the prohibitive favorite to become New York’s next Attorney General — flip-flopped on the death penalty during a debate Tuesday, saying the ultimate punishment should...
Perch Harlem apartment building on market for $29.5M
A striking, 34-unit apartment building known as Perch Harlem and built to Passive House standards is ready to change hands for $29.5 million. The Anton Group at Marcus & Millichap...
Why Democrats are staying silent about the migrant caravan
Back in June, Washington’s new zero-tolerance policy on the southern border was creating a firestorm. Parents caught crossing illegally were separated from their children, and heartbreaking photos of crying toddlers...
Deadline nears for public to buy stock in High Times
The deadline for the public to buy stock in Hightimes Holding under the crowd-sourced IPO is Oct. 31. The company, which owns magazines and websites and runs concerts and exhibitions,...
Vanbarton Group closes on $700M Lexington Avenue buy
Gary Tischler and Richard Coles’ Vanbarton Group closed Tuesday on the purchase of 425 Lexington Ave. for $700 million. HFF marketed the building, which takes up the eastern blockfront between...
How Jeff Wilpon jumped right in on that Jacob deGrom question
During Brodie Van Wagenen’s introductory press conference Tuesday at Citi Field, the Mets’ new general manager was asked whether he’d have to have to sit out negotiations with his former...
Propagate acquires Electus, majority stake in Artists First
The exec behind “Jane the Virgin” and “Chopped” is expanding his TV and film studio as it ramps up production for such media titans as Netflix, Amazon and Apple. Ben...
Cold War spy museum leases Greenwich Village space
The Russians are coming — but hopefully they won’t interfere with our election. The KGB Spy Museum has leased a 4,000-square-foot space at 245 W. 14th St. in Greenwich Village,...
Rutgers football player charged in murder plot
A Rutgers University football player allegedly plotted to murder two members of a friend's family, prosecutors said Tuesday. Izaia Bullock, 22, was dismissed from the Scarlet Knights after being charged...
Nxivm co-founder granted more time with co-defendant daughter following surgery
The secretive co-founder of accused upstate sex cult Nxivm can spend more time with her daughter -- and co-defendant -- as she recovers from surgery, a judge has ruled. Nancy...
Jordan Eberle's two goals lead Islanders past Penguins
PITTSBURGH — Jordan Eberle scored twice in the second period to help the Islanders pull away from the Penguins for a 6-3 victory Tuesday night. The Penguins held a ceremony...
Ex-Men's Health editor to take over at Sunset
Sunset magazine expects to tap a new editor-in-chief this week, but one of his first tasks may be clearing up some accounting issues at the magazine. Matt Bean, a former...
Facebook shares go on roller-coaster ride in extended trading
Facebook had a volatile aftermarket as shares whipsawed from green to red to green in extended trading, with the company eking out a profit to beat Wall Street’s expectations but...
Man charged with hiding dead body of movie producer's daughter
A man has been charged with hiding the dead body of Lyric McHenry, the pregnant daughter of movie producer Doug McHenry who was found dead in the Bronx over two...
Victim of Port Authority bombing breaks down in court
A New Jersey man was brought to tears Tuesday as he recalled for a Manhattan jury the day an ex-cabby detonated a homemade pipe bomb in a Port Authority walkway...
70 Daily News truck drivers will get $155K buyout offer
The job of delivering the Daily News to retail outlets in the city will be outsourced to a non-union shop — National Distribution Alliance in Long Island City, sources tell...
Van Wagenen's first Mets task: Reverse the Wilpon gloom
We may as well start with the elephant in the room: You are a Mets fan, and so you probably don’t know how to feel about Brodie Van Wagenen because...
Former Jet and Giant released by Seahawks
RENTON, Wash. — The Seahawks on Tuesday released wide receiver Brandon Marshall, whose role within the offense had diminished significantly. Marshall appeared in all seven games this season and had...
Three ways Yankees can go with looming Brett Gardner decision
After being ousted from the ALDS in four games by the Red Sox, the Yankees got a head start on their offseason plans while their blood rivals captured a fourth...
Facebook removes Proud Boys after Manhattan brawl
The far-right extremist group Proud Boys has been removed from Facebook following a brawl in Manhattan that led to at least six arrests. The group and its founder, Gavin McInnes,...
Tribune Publishing finally ready to accept first round of buyout bids
Newspaper giant Tribune Publishing has finally put its lengthy, floundering sale process on the clock. The Chicago-based company formerly known as Tronc — which owns the Chicago Tribune, the Baltimore...
Staten Island Rep. Dan Donovan locked in surprisingly close race
Staten Island Rep. Dan Donovan is locked in a surprisingly close race with Democratic challenger Max Rose, according to a poll released Tuesday. Donovan leads Rose by 4 points --...
Van Wagenen's bold words as new Mets GM: 'We will win now'
Brodie Van Wagenen wants to start winning immediately. Introduced as the 13th general manager in Mets history at a Citi Field press conference Tuesday, the former agent and co-head of...
Suspicious package in North Carolina turns out to be Journey cassette tape
A suspicious package that prompted an evacuation at a North Carolina office building turned out to be a cassette tape by the classic rock group Journey. Police in Charlotte responded...
Why accused bike path terrorist is unlikely to face death penalty
Here’s a real Halloween horror story: The ex-Uber driver accused of killing eight people in lower Manhattan last Oct. 31 — saying he “felt good about what he had done”...
Milo Yiannopoulos' Halloween speech at NYU postponed over security concerns
A Halloween night speech by far-right extremist Milo Yiannopoulos at NYU was postponed on Tuesday due to security concerns. The scheduled Wednesday appearance — which was intended to address the...
The 'everything' topping isn't just for bagels anymore
Everything is suddenly everywhere. The bagel-topping spice mix — salt, garlic, onion, and sesame and poppy seeds — has been popping up in all manner of New York eats lately,...
Good on Marc Molinaro for calling out the Albany fat cats
Hand it to Marc Molinaro: He’s not afraid to tell a joke in the lion’s den. The Republican gubernatorial candidate addressed the Association for a Better New York on Tuesday,...
Stefanowski can bring Connecticut back from the brink
Even more so than its neighbors, New York and New Jersey, Connecticut is barely treading water financially. On Tuesday, voters have a chance to do something about the disastrous policies...
The feds give NYCHA yet another warning
US Attorney Geoffrey Berman put the New York City Housing Authority on notice Monday, warning that “there is no more important case in my office than NYCHA.” We look forward...
Manhattan’s fried-chicken fans flock to Jollibee
This spot is buzzing! On Saturday, Manhattan opened its first Jollibee, a fried-chicken chain beloved in the Philippines — and the Times Square spot is drawing crazy lunch crowds, with...
Bill aims to strengthen rental truck ID requirements
Truck rental businesses would be required to verify the identification of their customers under legislation being introduced Wednesday on the first anniversary of the West Side bike path terror attack....
De Blasio knows how to control homelessness -- he just doesn't want to
How did New York City’s subways arrive at their current chaotic state? It happened because politicians can always find reasons not to do what they don’t want to do —...
Kindness, charisma, smarts: Best friend makes case for Van Wagenen
It endures for A.J. Hinch because acts of kindness at the worst moments do. The Astros manager's father died on Feb. 8, 1993, just at the beginning of the spring...
UFC fighter under fire for 'racist' Native American promo video
A UFC fighter came under fire Tuesday for a promo video he posted on Twitter, which shows him throwing tomahawks and mimicking a stereotypical Native American war cry — while...
Revoking birthright citizenship would enforce the Constitution
President Trump’s comments are not even set to air until this weekend, but already they have created a firestorm of commentary, most of it ill-informed. It is not “within the...
Trump is dead wrong about birthright citizenship
President Trump is making a blunder with his vow to end birthright citizenship. He’d compound the error were he to try to snuff out this constitutional beacon with a mere...
Suspect in 'jeweler to the stars' case can't bear to look at photos of murder victim
The ex-con accused of the barbaric murder of a Connecticut man refused to look at the gruesome autopsy photos of the victim, hiding his face behind a white handkerchief. James...
A curious decision looms over NYCFC's MLS playoff opener
New York City FC have the blueprint to beat the Union. Now, they’ll just have to execute it again. Just three days after beating Philadelphia in a contest they heavily...
Van Wagenen's background isn't what Mets need to know
Brodie Van Wagenen either can do the job or he can’t. Simple, right? That is all that is going to matter over time. All the current noise is going to...
Devils ownership goes all-in on sports betting
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The company that owns the NHL's New Jersey Devils, the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers and a major New Jersey sports arena is going all-in on promoting sports...
Player walkout, president leaving: Chaos as Maryland lets coach back in after athlete death
The university president is on his way out. The football coach is somehow on his way back. And several players walked out of a meeting with said coach after the...
Greedy parents are ruining Halloween for the kids
In my childhood in the ’90s, Halloween was purely a kids’ holiday. So last year, when my 2-year-old and I stepped out to trick-or-treat in Jersey City, I was disturbed...
Best places to eat in NYC when you're single with high standards
Step away from the sad frozen burrito, says chef Anita Lo. Single people deserve delicious meals, too. “This book will help you remember how to take care of yourself,” Lo...
The final season of 'House of Cards' has the 'Wright' stuff
Last year, “House of Cards" really lived up to its title, but politics had nothing to do with it. The Netflix series was nearly cancelled following the firing of star...
Teen almost loses testicle in twisted medical emergency
Don’t get it twisted, guys, or you’ll be in a world of hurt. A 16-year-old Ohio student nearly dropped the ball when he put off getting hernia surgery due to...
Pat Shurmur fumes over Kyle Lauletta and hints at discipline
Kyle Lauletta’s run-in with the law may have repercussions on the field, too. On his weekly radio spot on WFAN, Giants coach Pat Shurmur hinted at the possibility the team...
GOP ditches Ocasio-Cortez's opponent after domestic violence claims surface
In a stunning development, the Queens and Bronx Republicans leaders have withdrawn support for Anthony Pappas, their congressional candidate against Democratic socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, after he admitted that his ex-wife...
Pavel Buchnevich is still not getting the Rangers' message
SAN JOSE — Alain Vigneault, the Rangers coach who ostensibly did not appreciate young players, made Pavel Buchnevich a healthy scratch once last season. David Quinn, the coach hired to...
Dozens of reptiles, feces found in home of child molester: cops
It was a "stench" that cops will never forget. After entering the home of an Ohio child molester, local police found more than 100 animals — including bearded dragons and...
'Red Dead Redemption 2' has best opening weekend on record
The dust has settled, and “Red Dead Redemption 2” has slipped away with the cash. The Wild West shoot-’em-up video game, released Friday by Take-Two Interactive, had the best opening...
Bills fan continues dildo-tossing tradition against Patriots
The Bills-Patriots sex toy saga continued this week -- with yet another fake phallus making its way onto the field during their Monday Night Football game. Erie County cops arrested...
'I don’t care': Giants defensive stars were split about trade block
Landon Collins sees no reason the Giants would consider trading him. No reason at all. “I do a lot for the team, organization, I was a draft pick," Collins said....
Trump visits Pittsburgh synagogue after mass shooting
President Trump on Tuesday visited the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh to pay his respects to those killed in Saturday's mass shooting -- as hundreds of protesters swarmed the...
Video emerges of NFL flameout berating 'traitor' ex
A former NFL receiver found a scapegoat for losing his job: the woman he was accused of abusing. In August, Cayleb Jones was released by the Vikings following his arrest...
Ignoring the problem of anti-Semitism and other comments
Conservative: Diminishing the Problem of Anti-Semitism By trying to turn the Pittsburgh synagogue attack into a referendum on President Trump, essentially suggesting that “if we could just throw out Trump...
Rams reach new level of terrifying with Jaguars trade
After two and a half seasons in Jacksonville, Dante Fowler is headed across the country. The defensive end reportedly was traded from the Jaguars to the Rams ahead of the...
Meghan Markle’s pot farmer nephew: I won’t ‘spew hate’ like rest of family
Not all members of the Markle family think it’s kosher to blast the Duchess of Sussex in the press. Meghan Markle’s marijuana farmer nephew, Tyler Dooley — who is starring...
GOP outspending Democrats 5-1 in key battleground states
Republicans are outspending Democrats in races around the country for state legislatures -- and by 5-1 in key battleground states, according to a new report. The GOP's State Leadership Committee...
Packers trade scapegoat, star safety on strange deadline
The Packers are going to look different on the other side of the trade deadline. On the defensive side of the ball, star safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix is going to...
Knicks' link to Kevin Durant's past could be key to free agency
When the final buzzer sounded on Friday’s Warriors victory at the Garden, Knicks assistant coach Royal Ivey and Golden State forward Kevin Durant hugged and chatted for about 45 seconds on...
Man gets life after decapitating woman with sushi knife
CLEVELAND — A man who Ohio authorities say stabbed a woman 200 times with a sushi knife before decapitating her has pleaded guilty to an aggravated murder charge and been...
DOJ reportedly probing Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke
The feds are investigating Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke over whether he used his office for personal gain, following a referral from the department’s inspector general. The inspector general’s office looked...
Typhoon leaves several dead in Philippines, more feared trapped
ILAGAN, Philippines — A strong typhoon blew across the northern Philippines on Tuesday, setting off landslides that left at least six people dead and forcing thousands to flee from villages...
Cable cars offer a unique way to battle pollution
The city of La Paz, Bolivia, came up with a unique way to improve their air quality, which was bad due to pollution. The city installed a massive cable car system...
NASA's Kepler telescope officially declared dead
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA's elite planet-hunting spacecraft has been declared dead, just a few months shy of its 10th anniversary. Officials announced the Kepler Space Telescope's demise Tuesday. Already...
Olive Garden employee visits 8-year-old customer in hospital
An Ohio Olive Garden employee went above and beyond his usual duties by visiting a young customer in the hospital after he had major surgery. Drew Lewis, who works as...
Man wearing dinosaur costume allegedly choked girlfriend
Thug-o-saurus! A Florida man dressed as a dinosaur allegedly choked his girlfriend because she refused to go to his pal’s Halloween party, according to a report. Patrick Gallway, 19, of...
Papa John's attracts two new suitors
Bain Capital and CVC Capital Partners are among the private equity firms competing to acquire Papa John’s International, the world’s third-largest pizza delivery company, people familiar with the matter said...
Brothers killed in synagogue shooting remembered as 'beautiful souls'
PITTSBURGH — David and Cecil Rosenthal were “gentle giants” and “beautiful souls” cut down in the very synagogue that they dedicated their lives to, mourners said during a funeral for...
Guns send over 8,000 kids to ER every year
Gun injuries, including many from assaults, sent 75,000 children and teens to emergency rooms over nine years at a cost of almost $3 billion, a first-of-its-kind study found. Researchers called...
Theater creep allegedly recorded a score of women in bathrooms
A college student in Pennsylvania secretly recorded more than 20 women in public bathrooms in various locations throughout three states, including at a campus arts center, authorities said. Joshua Yannuzzi,...
Congressional leaders decline to join Trump in Pittsburgh
Congressional leaders from both sides of the aisle have declined to join President Trump as he visits Pittsburgh on Tuesday to pay respects to those killed in the mass shooting...
Toddler loses limbs to mystery bacterial illness
An Indiana family is learning to cope with their toddler son’s new reality after a mystery illness cost the young boy the lower half of his four limbs. Ashley Cox...
Couple's dream vacation ruined after dog chews passport
A couple who had saved more than $5,000 for their dream honeymoon in Bali ended up being turned away at the border, all because their dog had chewed a bit...
Scheme revealed to make 'false claims' of sexual assault against Robert Mueller
A scheme to pay women to make "false claims" of sexual assault against special counsel Robert Mueller has been forwarded to the FBI for investigation, Mueller's office said Tuesday. “When...
Selfie killed Yosemite couple
NEW DELHI — An Indian husband and wife who fell to their deaths from a popular overlook at Yosemite National Park were apparently taking a selfie, the man's brother said...
Van Wagenen addresses deGrom, fans' doubts in Mets intro
The longtime super agent, suddenly switching sides to be a Major League Baseball general manager, knows what you're thinking. "I am not the path of least resistance," Brodie Van Wagenen said...
Paul Ryan shoots down Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship
House Speaker Paul Ryan on Tuesday threw cold water on President Trump’s plan to unilaterally end the constitutional right to citizenship for babies born in the States to non-citizens. “You...
These Fecal Matter boots will run you $10K
https://www.instagram.com/p/BpXdiKrlzeV/?taken-by=matieresfecales These boots are made for killing your appetite. Surreal fashion label Fecal Matter has unveiled a disturbing design just in time for Halloween. The stomach-turning shoe in question, dubbed...
Stray kitty rightfully reclaims fashion show catwalk
Me-ow! The fashion world is so catty. At a runway show for French fashion and business school Esmod International last week, an attention-hungry kitty prowled its way right onto the...
Alleged mail bomber 'stalked' women during his stripper days: roommate
Alleged mail bomber Cesar Sayoc was a "shady" hustler who used to "stalk" women when he worked as a male stripper — and dreamed of becoming a big WWE wrestler,...
Molinaro accuses Cuomo of engaging in 'money laundering'
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is engaged in “money laundering” as he doles out money to companies that are failing to create desperately needed jobs upstate, Republican gubernatorial candidate Marc Molinaro charged...
Craig Carton used his popularity to scam millions: prosecutors
Former WFAN sports radio host Craig Carton used his popularity to commit fraud when he convinced people to turn over millions of dollars for an investment -- only to spend...
Antarctica scientist stabbed colleague for spoiling book endings
This is the coldest case ever. In the first attempted murder ever on the frozen continent of Antarctica, a Russian scientist reportedly snapped and allegedly tried to stab a colleague...
Boxer fatally stabs rival for sleeping with girlfriend, gets life in prison
A boxer who had sex with his love rival's girlfriend before stabbing him to death has been jailed for life. Ashley King, 29, knifed Gareth Atkinson in the neck with...
Dominatrix says armed thugs robbed her of $4K in sex toys
A professional dominatrix — who claims to have a roster of high-powered judges and lawyers — told The Post on Tuesday how she was beaten and bound with duct-tape by...
Sisters found dead, duct-taped together had applied for asylum
The mother of the young Saudi sisters whose duct-taped bodies mysteriously washed up along the Hudson River told cops she learned a day before the grim discovery that the girls...
3 siblings killed by truck at school bus stop
ROCHESTER, Ind. — A 9-year-old girl and her twin 6-year-old brothers were struck and killed by a pickup truck as they crossed a road to board a school bus in...
Pence blasted for welcoming 'Christian Rabbi' to mourn synagogue shooting
Vice President Mike Pence was blasted for welcoming a "leader in the Jewish community" who holds beliefs rejected by mainstream Judaism to mourn the 11 worshipers killed at a Pittsburgh...
El Chapo's lawyers fail to sway judge to delay trial
Lawyers for Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman were unable to convince a federal judge Tuesday to push back their client's impending trial — despite stacking a mountain of evidence binders so...
Steelers pay respects at funerals for synagogue shooting victims
PITTSBURGH — Members of the Pittsburgh Steelers paid their respects at funerals for synagogue shooting victims Tuesday. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, linebacker Ryan Shazier, defensive end Cameron Heyward, defensive tackle Marcus...
Generation Z is now the most stressed out age group
Reports of mass shootings, climate change and sexual harassment are stressing Gen Z voters the most — but not enough to get them to the polls. The youngest potential voters...
This 'little mermaid' is tired of creeps harassing her
Stephanie Norman works as a professional mermaid, performing at children's parties and aquariums. While she loves her career, there is one aspect she could do without: the merverts. Essentially, these...
People were eating chocolate way earlier than we thought
WASHINGTON — People have been enjoying chocolate far longer than previously known, according to research published on Monday detailing the domestication and use of cacao beginning 5,300 years ago at...
News anchor’s son filmed having sex with hookers in sextortion plot: prosecutors
The suspect on trial for murdering a young man at an Upper East Side apartment secretly filmed the son of “Good Day New York” host Rosanna Scotto having sex with...
Halloween isn't just scary, it's actually deadly
Trick-or-treaters beware: Halloween can be deadly for pedestrians and children face the greatest danger. Research published Tuesday found a 43 percent higher risk of pedestrian deaths on Halloween night than...
Woman arrested for leaving racist note for new family in 'all white neighborhood'
A woman in Indiana was arrested after leaving a racist note on the door of her new neighbor’s home targeting their black son — with an ominous warning about the...
Dan Loeb finally admits Campbell Soup buyout isn't happening
It’s official: Dan Loeb is giving up on the idea that Campbell’s Soup is headed for a buyout anytime soon. The billionaire’s activist hedge fund Third Point said in a...
Boy tests positive for meth after eating Halloween candy
A 5-year-old boy in Ohio is expected to make a full recovery after he ate a piece of Halloween candy that was possibly laced with drugs. Braylen Carwell, who was...
Renowned AIDS doctor killed in synagogue shooting laid to rest
PITTSBURGH — Mourners remembered synagogue shooting victim Dr. Jerry Rabinowitz as a man who never stopped smiling — but always took his work as a healer seriously — during his...
Hundreds of 'witches' paddle down river in quirky annual event
PORTLAND, Ore. — Hundreds of “witches” traded in broomsticks for paddles in Oregon during the last weekend before Halloween. The costumed coven paddled six miles on boards Saturday along the...
NFL deadline heats up with Golden Tate, Demaryius Thomas trades
The wide receivers are on the move. Hours before Tuesday's NFL trade deadline hit, the Eagles traded for Detroit's Golden Tate and the Texans for Denver's Demaryius Thomas. In Philadelphia's...
Man charged with burglarizing missing girl's home weeks after disappearance
Police arrested a man for allegedly burglarizing the Wisconsin home of Jayme Closs on Saturday — roughly two weeks after the 13-year-old girl went missing. The suspect, who's also accused of evading a court appearance...
Teen wanted for sexually assaulting 11-year-old leaps to his death
A teen wanted by cops for trying to rape an 11-year-old in a Bronx park bathroom jumped to his death from his mother’s building before they could find him, police...
'Take a f--king knee': Packers turn on each other after brutal loss
Ty Montgomery's fourth-quarter fumble against the Rams on Sunday is already a front-runner for bonehead play of the year. Down by two with two minutes left in the game, Montgomery...
The dreaded L train shutdown has a start date
The L train will officially become the hell train next April 27. The dreaded 15-month closure of the busy Brooklyn-Manhattan connection will start the last Saturday in April, derailing the...
Vineyard worker dies after getting dragged into harvesting machine
A worker at a Napa Valley vineyard was killed Monday after he was dragged into a harvesting machine when his clothing got caught, authorities said. The man, who was not...
Ex-Giants star abruptly retires amid Jon Gruden’s rebuilding
If Jon Gruden isn't trading them, they're retiring. After 11 seasons, four spent with the Giants, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie is calling it quits. The veteran cornerback abruptly announced his decision on...
NASA broke a world record while testing Mars 2020 parachute
It should go without saying, but sending a rover to Mars is a challenging endeavor. Lots of things have to go perfectly right in order to pull it off and...
High school girl gets off easy for soccer sucker punch
This was not your typical soccer flop. A high school soccer player in Maine got off easy after sucker-punching an opponent during a game, receiving only a yellow card in...
Woman who had sex with 20 ghosts is now engaged to a spirit
Hopefully, she doesn't get ghosted. A British woman who claimed she has slept with at least 20 ghosts says she's now engaged to a poltergeist. In December, Amethyst Realm told...
Boston mob boss James 'Whitey' Bulger killed in prison
Blood-thirsty Boston gangster James “Whitey” Bulger, who ran lucrative criminal rackets for decades under the protection of crooked FBI agents, was killed shortly after his transfer to a West Virginia...
Giants rookie quarterback arrested after nearly running over cop
New York Giants backup quarterback Kyle Lauletta -- who some fans were hoping would replace struggling star Eli Manning -- was busted in New Jersey on Tuesday morning for pulling...
Tottenham lets chance slip by again against Manchester City
Given a chance to make up for a Champions League collapse, Tottenham fell flat yet again.
Lindsey Graham backs Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship
Sen. Lindsey Graham on Tuesday cheered President Trump’s latest plan to target illegal immigrants and fire up his base before the midterms — saying he would introduce legislation to end...
Tim Cook takes stage in Brooklyn to unveil new MacBook Air
Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook took to the stage in Brooklyn on Tuesday to unveil a sleeker — and pricier — MacBook Air, as well as new versions of the...
Living in a city is stressful as hell
Live in a city? You should probably look to escape at least once every three weeks, according to new research. A study examining the lifestyle differences of city and suburban...
Miss Ukraine Plus Size contestants hit the catwalk
Contestants compete in the first held, 'Miss Ukraine Plus Size' beauty pageant in Kiev. The winner will represent the country at the Miss World Plus Size pageant in the Philippines...
Carnival Cruise passengers claim they found spy camera in room
A Carnival Cruise passenger who allegedly found a camera in his room during a getaway in October 2017 is speaking out, claiming that Carnival has not contacted or apologized to his family...
Elon Musk deletes his Tesla titles 'to see what would happen'
Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk took to Twitter on Monday, saying he deleted his Tesla titles last week to see what would happen, without giving further details. "Deleted my...
Planned Trump visit sparked furious letters: 'Do not let Trump into Ireland'
Not all Irish eyes were smiling after the country's prime minister invited President Trump to visit the Emerald Isle. The since-canceled stopover during the president's trip to Paris in November...
Bloomberg blames Trump for 'inciting' violence after synagogue shooting
Former Mayor Mike Bloomberg blamed President Trump for "inciting" violence in the wake of the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre, urging him to unify Americans instead. "When he goes around getting people...
Apps designed for kids are secretly filled with ads
Your children’s smartphone games may be selling them stuff behind your back. Some 95 percent of downloaded apps for kids ages 5 and under use at least one type of...
Death toll from catastrophic rainstorms rises in Italy
The death toll from violent rainstorms battering Italy has risen to nine, officials said Tuesday. Most of the country's northern region remains under a red alert after catastrophic rains and...
Former longtime Giants exec has seen enough of Eli Manning
Everyone has an opinion, even those who contributed to the Giants being mired in the mess they are in. Marc Ross, the Giants’ former vice president of player evaluation, said...
More reasons to love or hate candy corn
Nobody can agree on whether candy corn is gross or delicious. Despite the arguments, it still shows up every Halloween, to the delight or frustration of candy lovers everywhere. Here...
Off-duty NYPD cop shot while driving home from work
An off-duty NYPD cop was struck by a stray bullet as he was driving home from work in the Bronx early Tuesday, police said. The 33-year-old police officer was in...
Man booted for attending costume party in KKK hood, robe
A man showed up to a Halloween costume party at a Mississippi bar wearing a Ku Klux Klan hood and robe – but quickly got the boot, witnesses and the...
Dominatrix duct-taped, robbed at gunpoint in hotel room
A dominatrix was duct-taped, assaulted and robbed at gunpoint by four masked strangers who forced their way into her Queens hotel room, police sources said Tuesday. The 27-year-old woman was...
Wealth gap for minorities has been widening since recession
The gap between the rich and the poor in the US has been widening — and for minorities, it is a chasm. The difference between what minority Americans earn and...
ESPN caves and tweaks the 'BoogMobile'
ESPN picked a different Booger battle. The Worldwide Leader listened to complaining fans and adjusted its "BoogMobile," the contraption that zooms up and down NFL sidelines providing Booger McFarland with...
Dogs can be trained to sniff out malaria
Is there anything that man's best friend can't do? New research shows that dogs can be trained to detect the malaria parasite thanks to their sophisticated sense of smell. According...
Model: I was barred entry from Sixers game over outfit
A model says she was barred from entering the Wells Fargo Center on Oct. 18 for the 76ers' home opener because of her ensemble. Detailing the ordeal to Philadelphia's NBC...
Woman sentenced to 9 years in prison for killing rapist
A mom who stabbed her rapist to death, then tied a rope around his neck and dragged him behind her car for a mile has been jailed for nine years....
Boy with autism has 'best day ever' at birthday party nobody attended
A 10-year-old boy in Oklahoma who has autism says he had the “best day ever” after a group of strangers celebrated his birthday when none of his friends showed up...
Josh Gordon supposed Patriots punishment turns into a mystery
Josh Gordon punished? That's apparently news to the receiver and Patriots coach Bill Belichick. Hours before the Patriots' 25-6 Monday night victory over the Bills, NFL.com reported Gordon had been...
Stolen inflatable colon found in vacant home
A giant inflatable colon that was stolen from the University of Kansas Cancer Center nearly two weeks ago has been found, police said. The "giant, inflatable, pilfered intestine" was recovered...
Cyclist critically injured by sanitation truck amid city crackdown
A cyclist was critically injured when he was struck by a privately owned sanitation truck in Midtown -- just hours after officials announced a crackdown on rogue trash haulers. The...
Why most people don't upgrade their smartphones anymore
OK, so that monthly installment for your cellphone bill is now gone. You’ve finally paid off the handset you upgraded to a couple of years ago — but even though...
Aaron Hernandez was smoking K2 before suicide: inmate
NFL star-turned-killer Aaron Hernandez was on a two-day K2 bender that culminated with his jail-cell suicide, according to a prison probe of the incident. Details of the troubled 27-year-old’s final...
Humans have killed 60% of world's wildlife since 1970
No one can argue that humans aren’t the dominant species — for better or worse. World Wildlife Fund released an alarming report Tuesday asserting that humans are directly responsible for...
Josh Ho-Sang: New Islanders regime burying me, even in minors
There is only one reason Josh Ho-Sang wouldn’t use the word “unfair” in describing his current plight as a minor-league player in the Islanders system. “There’s no such thing as...
Livery drivers claim Kuwait's UN delegation owes them $500K
Big Apple livery drivers claim they’ve been stiffed out of a half million dollars by Kuwait's United Nations delegation – and are demanding that the ruler of the oil-rich country...
Google employees plan walkout over handling of sexual misconduct claims
Hundreds of Google employees reportedly plan to walk out of the company this week in protest of the CEO's response to a report the company allegedly protected executives accused of...
Porn-loving federal worker infected government network with malware
A government employee’s penchant for watching porn on his work computer infected the entire network with malware and left it vulnerable to information-stealing viruses, an investigation has found. The unidentified...
Scientists spot rare 'Dumbo' octopus on ocean floor
Scientists hoping to study creatures that live near the bottom of Earth’s oceans have many difficult hurdles to overcome. You can’t just swim down there on your own, so exploring...
Khashoggi's fiancée to Trump: Don't let his murder be covered up
The fiancée of slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi is urging President Trump to make sure that the journalist's death is not covered up. Hatice Cengiz, a Turkish national, called out...
Twitter may be getting rid of its 'Like' button
Twitter is planning to get rid of its "Like" button, according to comments made by its CEO Jack Dorsey. The decision hasn't yet been confirmed by the social network, but...
Trump sues Stormy Daniels over $300K in legal fees
President Trump is going after porn star Stormy Daniels for $300,000 in legal fees after a federal judge threw out her defamation suit against him, according to a report on...
John Cena quietly taken off WWE's Saudi Arabia card
On Monday, WWE star John Cena was reportedly removed from the company’s pay-per-view event scheduled to take place Friday in Saudi Arabia. Cena was quietly removed from the card and...
Olivia Culpo's 'snake' hint after Danny Amendola's beach date
The couple's relationship status is said to be "up in the air."
Travel daredevils identified as couple dead from Yosemite cliff plunge
A young, globe-trotting couple from India living in California was identified as the two people who plunged to their deaths from a 3,500-foot overlook last week in Yosemite National Park....
American schools under scrutiny for financial ties to Saudi Arabia
BOSTON — US colleges and universities have received more than $350 million from the Saudi government this decade, yet some are rethinking their arrangements in the wake of the killing...
Pittsburgh mayor wants Trump to postpone visit until after victim funerals
The mayor of Pittsburgh wants President Trump to hold off on his visit until funerals for the victims of the synagogue shooting are completed. Mayor William Peduto said the focus...
Poll shows Democratic challenger gaining steam in Hudson Valley
Republican Rep. John Faso is in the fight of his political life, according to a poll released Tuesday that shows Democratic challenger Antonio Delgado leading the Hudson Valley congressman 49...
Nurse admits to killing 100 patients in his care
BERLIN — A former nurse serving a life sentence for murder went on trial Tuesday on charges that he killed a further 100 patients at two hospitals in Germany. Niels...
Migrants begin to struggle as caravan advances in Mexico
NILTEPEC, Mexico — The migrant caravan slowly advancing through southern Mexico is demanding the Mexican government help its 4,000 participants reach Mexico City even as a smaller group of Central...
Trump says he will sign order to end birthright citizenship
President Trump said he'll sign an executive order ending birthright citizenship for babies of non-citizens or illegal immigrants born on US soil - an action that could spark a heated...
Toddler with one hand leaves woman 'in a flood of emotions'
This fist bump quickly turned into a heart-melting snuggle. At a meetup for people with limb differences in Orlando, Florida, a 1-year-old boy reached out and hugged a 34-year-woman who...
China to allow trade in endangered tiger, rhino products again
BEIJING — China says it will allow trading in products made from endangered tigers and rhinos under "special circumstances," reversing a previous ban and bringing condemnation from conservation groups. A...
Paramedic allegedly hurt patients, bragged about it online
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A Tennessee paramedic is accused of intentionally hurting patients and then bragging about it online. The Tennessean reported Monday that state records say 43-year-old Gordon Brett Stokes...
Toddler dies from attack by family dog
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — A sheriff's office in North Carolina says a 1-year-old girl has died from injuries sustained when she was attacked by her family's dog. News outlets report...
Man allegedly tried to pay court fees with counterfeit money
MONESSEN, Pa. — Police in western Pennsylvania say a man faces forgery charges for allegedly trying to pay off court fines with counterfeit money. Westmoreland County detectives say 50-year-old James...
Jewish doctors, nurses helped treat accused synagogue shooter
Jewish doctors and nurses at a Pittsburgh hospital were part of the team that helped save the anti-Semitic gunman accused of murdering 11 people during Shabbat services at a local...
Halloween venue sorry after holding 'Swastika Saturday' on day of synagogue shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Halloween venue in Ohio that held a "Swastika Saturday" the day a gunman opened fire at a Jewish synagogue in Pittsburgh killing 11 said "we screwed...
Police believe abducted 4-year-old taken to Mexico
VANCOUVER, Wash. — Authorities have canceled an Amber Alert issued in California after police say they believe the non-custodial mother of a 4-year-old Vancouver, Washington, girl took her into Mexico....
Feds blast top NYCHA management as a 'real disaster'
Manhattan US Attorney Geoffrey Berman blasted the top management at the scandal-rocked New York City Housing Authority on Monday, calling it a “real disaster” and saying there was “no more...
Inmate cracks joke in last words before execution
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — A South Dakota inmate who killed a correctional officer seven years ago during a failed prison escape on the guard's 63rd birthday was put to death...
Caribbean resort sues to get out of pact with 'outdated' Gansevoort Hotel
A Caribbean resort wants to pull the plug on its promotional pact with the Gansevoort Hotel — because it says the hipster Manhattan mecca isn’t cool enough anymore. The Gansevoort,...
New Brooklyn shelter to offer refuge to domestic-violence victims and their pets
Domestic-violence victims fleeing their abusers no longer have to worry about leaving their beloved pets behind, thanks to a new shelter opening soon in Brooklyn. PALS Place will boast 30...
Citymeals on Wheels unveils sprawling new Bronx facility
Citymeals on Wheels can now provide even better service for the more than 18,000 homebound elderly New Yorkers to whom the beloved nonprofit delivers freshly prepared hot meals on weekends...
Why there's a 'shopping court' taking up space on Sixth Avenue
Realty Check loves Midtown Sixth Avenue, a thriving office and retail corridor that’s home to the New York Post. So we were stumped by the appearance of a pop-up “shopping...
Survivor shares chilling account of Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
A small group of congregants had just gathered for prayer in the Tree of Life synagogue basement Saturday when the shooting started. At 9:50 a.m., bloodthirsty anti-Semite Robert Bowers opened...