November 20, 2018
Man cuts off testicles with pocket knife during detox: report
A man in Washington reportedly cut off his own testicles while he was undergoing an alcohol detoxification. Officers with the Kennewick Police Department received a report Friday of a male...
With no comedian, Trump might attend White House Correspondents' Dinner
President Trump said he might attend the upcoming White House Correspondents' Dinner because the organization has decided to host a historian — not a comedian. "So-called comedian Michelle Wolf bombed...
US military spent $72M to send troops to border
The US military spent $72 million on thousands of troops sent to the US border shortly before Election Day in advance of an expected migrant caravan. The Pentagon will likely...
Hospital Insurance Company leases entire floor on W. 33rd St.
Medical insurance risk adviser the FOJP Service Corp., also known as the Hospital Insurance Company, has leased the entire eighth floor of 41,836 square feet at 111 W. 33rd St....
Driver killed when concrete tossed off bridge strikes his car
Police in Nashville, Tennessee, are on the hunt for a person who tossed a massive chunk of concrete off the side of a bridge and into a local driver's windshield...
Commercial real estate is taking a positive turn for renters
Commercial real estate has been going through its own market correction due to numerous vacancies. Reacting to the pullback from high rents by retailers themselves, the owners have miraculously self-corrected...
The dark underside of that crazy Rams-Chiefs offensive epic
In the moment? Damn. In the moment, it was spectacular, it was a rush, it was everything you could possibly ask out of a sporting event you waited all day...
Shamorie Ponds' clutch shot in OT keeps St. John's undefeated
The crowd of 5,453 at Barclays Center was on its feet. The game was in the balance. Ten seconds remained in overtime. And Shamorie Ponds’ mind was elsewhere — thinking...
Sherpa Capital employees are starting a new hedge fund
The Silicon Valley hedge fund that was thrust into scandal last year when its billionaire co-founder Shervin Pishevar was accused of sexual misconduct has decided to find another way. Sherpa...
Senator who joked about public hangings once dressed as Confederate soldier
A Mississippi senator who cracked a joke about attending a public hanging earlier this month also dressed as a Confederate soldier while visiting a Jefferson Davis museum. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith...
Missoni moves headquarters 8 blocks
It appears that 65-year-old Italian fashion house Missoni, which has been in the base of 40 E. 78th St. for the last 20 years, is heading back below 72nd Street....
Nets find a way to win the kind of game they've lost in the past
MIAMI — The Nets might just be getting the hang of this close game thing. Throughout their arduous rebuild, they have had all kinds of trouble killing off tight games....
Carlos Ghosn will remain Renault CEO despite being detained
Renault’s board said Tuesday that Carlos Ghosn will remain as the French automaker’s chairman and chief executive while he is detained in Japan on claims he misused Nissan assets. After...
Record-setting 'Monday Night Football' game gives ESPN best rating since 2014
The only NFL game in history where both teams scored more than 50 points delivered the best “Monday Night Football” rating since 2014. The 54-51 hometown win by the Jared...
Skjei brings renewed confidence to Rangers lineup after benching
The message was twofold. First, the Rangers wanted to reinforce what Brady Skjei already knew — that his game needed to better. Second, they wanted to make it just as...
Knicks' shakeup not enough to stop Trail Blazers' dynamic duo
David Fizdale can make all the starting lineup changes he wants, but he couldn’t erase the Trail Blazers’ powerhouse backcourt of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum. Fizdale trotted out his...
Yeshivas could lose state funding for poor education
Yeshivas accused of providing inferior secular education were put on notice Tuesday that they could be shut by the state. Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia released new guidelines that give her...
Mistrial declared in case of slain Queens jogger Karina Vetrano
The trial of a Brooklyn man charged with sexually assaulting and killing Queens jogger Karina Vetrano two years ago ended in a hung jury Tuesday evening — after just over...
'Trump Imitation Syndrome' is afflicting the president's liberal enemies
The malady known as Trump Derangement Syndrome is marked by a sudden explosion of crazy talk and sometimes actions coming from people formerly regarded as sane. Its sufferers, most, but...
Dead whale had stomach stuffed full of plastic junk
JAKARTA, Indonesia — A dead whale that washed ashore in eastern Indonesia had a large lump of plastic waste in its stomach, including drinking cups, bottles and flip-flops, a park...
NYCHA gas problems are ruining Thanksgiving for residents
Crappy Thanksgiving, NYCHA residents! Families in the Bronx’s Marble Hill Houses were forced to cancel their holiday feasts for Thursday because the gas in their apartments has been off for...
Butterball's shocking response to 'turkey challenge' prank
Children across the country pulled off heart-stopping pranks ahead of Thanksgiving as they turned to their parents for cooking "advice." They were participating in a viral prank called the "turkey challenge,"...
Cavaliers are done with J.R. Smith
CLEVELAND — J.R. Smith's bumpy but never boring stay with the Cleveland Cavaliers is over. The team said Tuesday that the disgruntled forward, who had requested to be traded earlier...
GOP senator asks White House for more info on Ivanka's emails
A Republican senator has requested information from the White House regarding Ivanka Trump's use of a personal email account for official government business. Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson, chairman of the...
Jenrry Mejia is officially jettisoned by the Mets
Jenrry Mejia’s career with the Mets came to an end Tuesday when the team released the right-hander who has been suspended three times for drug use. Mejia received a lifetime...
Court rules city can't regulate pre-K at charter schools
The state’s highest court on Tuesday struck down as illegal a New York City edict to regulate pre-kindergarten programs operated by charter schools. The decision is a victory for Eva...
Where the Yankees may turn next now that Paxton's in the fold
Brian Cashman began the “heavy lifting” he’s referred to frequently since the Yankees season ended in October when he traded for Seattle lefty James Paxton on Monday night. But even...
Democrat wins Utah House race, flipping another GOP seat
Democrat Ben McAdams ousted GOP incumbent Rep. Mia Love in Utah to flip yet another House seat for Democrats in a race that was called two weeks after Election Day....
Knicks change course, bench rookies amid tanking perception
Never mind. The Knicks' three-rookie starting lineup is history, lasting just two games. Coach David Fizdale did another 180-degree spin with his lineup Tuesday against the Trail Blazers, yanking all...
Holiday shopping fantasies have just become a reality
Do your holiday shopping fantasies include glittering lights and beautiful gifts — or a “balloon ride” and a three-second jog on a “running track?” Welcome to “experiential retail” — a...
Giants punter relives his relief after dodging late-game disaster
Riley Dixon's last-minute punt helped Giants avoid disaster There were 31 seconds remaining and the Giants were clinging to a 38-35 lead when Adam Humphries went back to field a...
Ban on female genital mutilation ruled unconstitutional
A federal judge in Chicago has ruled that the US law against female genital mutilation is unconstitutional, dismissing charges against eight people, including two doctors. District Judge Bernard Friedman said...
Airbnb's act of corporate anti-Semitism
Airbnb says: No Jews allowed. The apartment-sharing service has sided against Israel by banning and delisting the apartments of peaceful Jewish civilians living in Judea and Samaria. And that’s not...
El Chapo's brother was caught with $1.2M stashed in car: customs official
El Chapo's little brother once used a Ford Bronco — with $1.2 million in cash stuffed behind its paneling — to try to smuggle the drug money from the US...
Trump reportedly tried to order prosecution of Hillary Clinton and James Comey
President Trump attempted to have two of his largest rivals prosecuted by the Justice Department but was discouraged by White House counsel, according to a report published on Tuesday. Trump...
1 in 3 Americans get 'Holiday Burnout' before Christmas
One in three Americans is set to endure 'Festive Burnout' before December 25th, according to new research. A study examining the impacts of festive stress saw a third of respondents...
Actually, even California says Trump is right about the wildfires
President Trump’s critics are belittling him for not buying the lefty narrative that global warming is to blame for the California wildfires. Instead, Trump points to decades of mistakes by...
Tiger, Phil lay down $200K bet on opening hole of 'The Match'
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are already betting big on "The Match.'' With their big head-to-head showdown just days away, the two have already put down some big money on...
Video shows de Blasio donors allegedly delivering bribes to cops
You better watch out, you better not bribe ... Accused cop-briber Jeremy Reichberg and cohort Jona Rechnitz donned Santa hats and cruised around in a black Aston Martin convertible to...
Firing Mark Peters doesn't make the abuses he uncovered go away
Now-former city Investigations Commissioner Mark Peters seems to be something of a jerk. This doesn’t make him wrong about Mayor Bill de Blasio. Peters has been chewing on Kaiser Wilhelm’s...
Suspicious package addressed to Trump turns out to be dog food
A bomb-sniffing dog was alerted to a package addressed to “Donald Trump” at the Trump International Hotel in Midtown on Tuesday — but the parcel turned out to be dog...
This is the best advice from America's grandparents
Don’t grow up too fast, don’t take family for granted and don’t be afraid to fail - three sage pieces of advice from America’s grandparents, as revealed by new research....
The Giants offense has to be all about Saquon Barkley now
Resist. Resist the urge. Go against logic and defy what could be an obvious and certainly enticing strategy. The Giants must continue to remember who they are and resist the...
Why this Jets-Patriots matchup will be just another game
The border war has become a bore. Remember when Jets-Patriots week had some juice? Rex Ryan vowing not to kiss Bill Belichick’s rings. Wes Welker making foot jokes. Bill Parcells....
The lies about the lead paint scandals never stop
Mayor de Blasio is almost as tall as the tales he tells. Like the one he repeated Monday on knowing nothing about NYCHA’s efforts to hide its lead-paint scandals. “If...
Don't let Putin take control of Interpol
Delegates from 192 nations on Wednesday will elect a new president of Interpol, the international police organization. By all accounts, the winner is going to be one of Vladimir Putin’s...
Now the PC police have come for 'The Vagina Monologues'
"The Vagina Monologues,” once a cutting-edge cry of feminist liberation, is headed to the campus forbidden zone . . . because it excludes women who don’t have vaginas. Seriously: The Women’s Resource...
Rams-Chiefs epic should be guide when Jets hire new coach
Like many football fans, Patriots coach Bill Belichick caught some of the epic Rams-Chiefs game on Monday night. When asked about his takeaway from the 54-51 offensive explosion, Belichick gave...
El Chapo planned to smuggle narcotics inside jalapenos: testimony
Brooklyn federal prosecutors released photos and video on Tuesday that they say shows how drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman planned to smuggle narcotics stuffed into jalapenos across the Mexico-US...
That time Kurt Russell wore a loincloth on 'Gilligan's Island'
Kurt Russell marks his return to the small screen playing Santa Claus in “The Christmas Chronicles,” premiering Thursday on Netflix. In the movie, directed by Clay Kaytis, a sister and...
City pays de Blasio's $2.6M legal bill despite comptroller's rejection
City Comptroller Scott Stringer revealed Tuesday that he rejected a $2.6 million contract to cover Mayor de Blasio's criminal defense bill — but the city paid it anyway.
Cursing at fans lands Warriors' Kevin Durant a $25K fine
Things continue to be hectic for Kevin Durant, with the Warriors star getting fined $25,000 by the NBA on Tuesday for "directing inappropriate language toward a fan." The fine was...
50+ Cyber Monday sales so good, you won't mind the crowds
Thanksgiving is over, and the biggest shopping season of the year is upon us. Cyber Monday is here, with their promise of killer deals and deep discounts. The National Retail...
Hooker known as 'Pretty Hoe' pleads guilty to sex trafficking
A California prostitute known as "Pretty Hoe" admitted to luring teens into sex trafficking and coercing one victim into getting a face tattoo of her pimp's name, officials said. Melanie...
Woman reportedly killed boyfriend, made traditional dish with his remains
A Moroccan woman is accused of killing her boyfriend in the United Arab Emirates -- then cooking and serving his remains in a traditional homemade dish, officials said. The woman,...
Ex-MSU president charged with lying to cops about Larry Nassar
Michigan State University's former president Lou Anna Simon was hit with felony charges on Tuesday for lying to police during the Larry Nassar investigation. The longtime MSU employee allegedly told...
'The Favourite' features the royal command performance of 2018
YAAAAS, queen! The performance everybody will be soon talking about is Olivia Colman’s royal turn in the entrancing new drama, “The Favourite.” (It takes place in Britain, so we’ll let...
Trump makes recount joke during turkey pardoning
WASHINGTON - President Trump joked his way through a pardoning of “Peas” the turkey, suggesting its understudy “Carrots” had asked for a recount. “This was a fair election,” Trump said...
Trump submits written answers to Mueller's Russia probe
President Trump has reportedly submitted written answers to questions from Robert Mueller. Trump's legal counsel, Jay Sekulow, said the questions related to the special counsel investigation into Russian meddling in...
Man hacked into Silicon Valley execs' phones to steal cryptocurrency: cops
He’s the Billy the Kid of bitcoin. Twenty-one-year-old Manhattan con man Nicholas Truglia hacked into the phones of Silicon Valley bigwigs to try to steal their cryptocurrency — and in...
Meet the NYPD's newest Thanksgiving Day parade heroes
Turkey Day parade security is going to the dogs! Four new bomb-detecting pooches — with super-powered sniffers —will help NYPD counter-terrorism cops keep the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade safe this...
Hackers are impersonating brands to scam you
You can now do all of your holiday shopping from the comfort of your home, but it comes with its own risks. Americans are expected to spend an estimated $90...
Tearful hedgie apologizes on video for losing clients' money
A Florida-based hedge fund manager is tearfully apologizing to his 290 clients after losing their money. In a video made public earlier this week, James Cordier of Optionsellers.com blamed recent...
Why Yankees and Mariners have become popular trade partners
It is the third week in November, so of course the Yankees and Mariners made a trade. Brian Cashman and his Seattle counterpart, Jerry Dipoto, waited all the way until...
Only half of men consider this act as cheating in relationships
When it comes to fidelity in relationships, a new surprising survey found that 49 percent of men did not think kissing someone else was cheating. The study was done by...
Woman finds stranger copying her entire life on Instagram
Chloe Cowan recently discovered something so terrifying, it'll make you want to switch your Instagram to private right this second. A stranger has been replicating the 21-year-old Scottish university student's...
The Pelosi fight is a battle for Democrats’ future and other commentary
Pollster: Pelosi Fight Is Battle for Dems’ Future The contest to select the next speaker of the House is “a fight for the soul of the Democratic Party,” contends Douglas...
Scientists rush to save rare Puerto Rican parrots after Hurricane Maria
EL YUNQUE, Puerto Rico — Biologists are trying to save the last of the endangered Puerto Rican parrots after more than half the population of the bright green birds with...
The Yankees' suspect infield could guide next pitching move
If the Yankees were not Exhibit 1 in what Commissioner Rob Manfred would like to change about the current game, then they sure took more inroads with the acquisition of...
Smoke from California wildfires visible in New York, New Jersey
Smoke from the deadly wildfires that engulfed California made its way east Monday -- and was visible in New Jersey and parts of the Big Apple, according to a National...
Darrelle Revis: How Todd Bowles blew his biggest Jets moment
Now former players are piling on to Todd Bowles. The embattled Jets coach, expected to be fired at season's end, was the subject of seven-time Pro Bowl cornerback and former...
Do not eat any romaine lettuce, FDA warns
At least you have an excuse now to avoid eating salad. In an unusually wide-ranging health alert, the US government is warning people to avoid eating any romaine lettuce, in...
Companies worry Amazon's HQ2 will lure away employees
NEW YORK — When tech giants like Amazon expand, other companies don’t just worry about losing business. They also fret about hanging on to their employees. Some of the industries...
DNA evidence leads to closure in 1969 cold case murder: DA
A serial rapist who later died of cancer has been identified as the killer of a 23-year-old Harvard graduate student in 1969, ending a nearly 50-year-old mystery, authorities announced Tuesday....
NYC may be doomed by climate catastrophes
The Big Apple is on track to face a simultaneous onslaught of climate catastrophes — and battling against them will be far worse than anything Hollywood could ever dream up,...
Multiple dead in mansion shooting, fire: authorities
A tech CEO, his wife and their two children were all found dead at their $1.5 million New Jersey mansion that burned down in a suspected arson Tuesday. The victims...
Emerging 3-point gunner trying to shoot way onto Knicks
There’s one Knick adapting wonderfully to David Fizdale’s attempt at a high-tempo, spread-the-floor offense. John Jenkins of the Westchester Knicks. Jenkins, a 3-point shooting machine, is tearing up the G...
El Chapo stares down snitch during his testimony in drug-trafficking trial
A Sinaloa Cartel turncoat remained unflappable under questioning by the lawyer representing his former boss, accused killer Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, in Brooklyn court Tuesday. Government snitch Jesus “El Rey”...
Gruesome tiger slaughter farm discovered in Europe
Horrified cops have busted an illegal "tiger farm" where big cats were being slaughtered for their fur while their meat was boiled into stock cubes. The secret raid - dubbed...
Snowy conditions could make Thanksgiving travel hell
Thanksgiving travelers could be hit by snowy conditions Wednesday evening as bone-chilling temperatures bear down on the New York area. Sunshine is expected to turn to flurries briefly between 3...
Massachusetts mayor first in line when recreational marijuana shops open
Recreational marijuana shops opened for the first time Tuesday in Massachusetts — and a mayor was the first in line at one of them. The two pot stores opened in...
Trump gets highest approval rating yet on economy
American voters approve of the way President Trump is handling the economy by 53 percent to 42 percent — his highest grade ever on that issue, a Quinnipiac University poll...
Campbell Soup stock soars after improved results
Wall Street is suddenly salivating over embattled Campbell Soup. Shares of the Camden, NJ-based soupmaker soared 8.1 percent in early trades Tuesday before retreating slightly — closing up 5.5 percent for...
How Mike Francesa can save his app
Mike Francesa has expressed an interest in doing his app full-time. We are here to help make that a reality. On Monday night, Francesa had a “watch party” for the...
Avenatti accused of smacking girlfriend, dragging her out of bed
Michael Avenatti allegedly dragged his actress girlfriend out of bed and called her an "ungrateful f--king bitch" during a recent spat over money, according to a report Tuesday. Mareli Miniutti...
Actress in court to see case dropped against driver who mowed down kids
Broadway actress Ruthie Ann Miles used a cane to walk into Brooklyn court Tuesday to watch a judge dismiss the case against the driver who committed suicide after fatally mowing...
Binghamton University student gets 20 years for campus murder
A Binghamton University student from Long Island was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison Tuesday in the fatal stabbing of another student. Judge Kevin Dooley handed down the...
House Democrats say they'll probe Ivanka's use of personal email
WASHINGTON — House Democrats plan to probe Ivanka Trump’s use of personal email in the White House to determine whether she violated federal records laws. "We plan to continue our...
Something weird about Adam Schefter's Condoleezza Rice scoop
The whole ESPN Adam Schefter story on former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice being a Browns head coaching candidate was weird. Schefter is a top news breaker, who has broken...
Slurping is the only sound at this ramen spot for introverts
Restaurant patrons in Manhattan have a place they can go if they want quality ramen noodles but don't want to talk to anyone. Ichiran, a Japanese-owned chain, has a location...
Trump: We may never know if Saudi crown prince ordered Khashoggi killing
President Trump said Tuesday the world may never know whether Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman masterminded the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi — declaring that “maybe he did and...
Zinke blames 'environmental radicals' for California wildfires
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke blamed "environmental radicals" for the devastating wildfires in California that have killed 79 people, accusing them of blocking forest management practices that would lessen the severity...
Giant 4,000-year-old termite mounds can be seen from space
Scientists have discovered 8-foot high, 4,000-year-old termite mounds in the Amazon. The piles of earth, which are as old as the pyramids, cover an area bigger than Britain and are...
‘Sex and the City’ kills Mr. Big; Kim Cattrall not having it
Mr. Big was going to die of a heart attack in “Sex and the City 3.” The franchise might be over, but the juicy behind-the-scenes information keeps coming out. This...
Two women raped in separate incidents
Two women were raped in separate incidents in Brooklyn and the Bronx, authorities said Tuesday. The first attack happened around 4 a.m. Sunday near Parkside Avenue and Parade Place in...
NYC officials rip Board of Elections as 'national embarrassment'
Embattled city Board of Elections Director Mike Ryan heard his agency called a “national embarrassment” during a City Council hearing Tuesday, where legislators didn’t buy his endless excuses for the...
Airbnb slammed for ending West Bank listings
Airbnb plans to discontinue listing housing in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, a new report said Tuesday. Israeli Tourism Minister Yariv Levin described it as a “disgraceful surrender,”...
WWE has reached a critical Ronda Rousey crossroads
The big news coming out of Sunday night’s Survivor Series was the vicious turn by Charlotte Flair on Ronda Rousey. Their gripping bout ended when Flair assaulted Rousey with kendo...
Walmart wants GOP senator to return donation after 'public hanging' joke
Walmart is requesting a refund of its $2,000 donation to Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in the race for the US Senate in Mississippi, after actress Debra Messing publicly chastised the...
Anti-vaxxers blamed for chickenpox outbreak
A North Carolina school considered a stronghold of the anti-vaccination movement is now at the center of the state's largest chickenpox outbreak in at least two decades. Thirty-six students at...
GOP leader: California wildfires are 'God's punishment' for being liberal
A GOP leader in Ohio is being blasted for calling California's killer wildfires “God’s punishment" of the "liberal" state. Dave Johnson, the Republican Party chairman in Columbiana County, posted the...
Witch population doubles as millennials cast off Christianity
If you were interested in witchcraft in 1692, you probably would have been jailed or burned at the stake. If you’re interested in witchcraft in 2018, you are probably an...
Glamour to stop monthly print editions in 2019
Glamour magazine has become the latest print title to hit the rocks at Condé Nast. Editor-in-chief Samantha Barry said Tuesday that the magazine will cease regular monthly print editions next...
Ikea store opens its doors for stray dogs during winter
Ikea is getting a big paws up from stray dogs in Italy. The furniture and home accessories retailer has opened its doors for stray dogs in Catania to keep them...
You can now visit a black hole in virtual reality
Black holes are scary. They’re like bottomless pits that nothing can escape from, even light and you probably wouldn’t want to get too close to one. Our home galaxy, the...
Ocasio-Cortez supports Nancy Pelosi in House speaker race
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is in Nancy Pelosi's corner. The 29-year-old progressive star, who will become the youngest member of Congress, criticized a letter signed by 16 Democrats calling for new leadership...
Cuomo says he's not running in 2020, despite report
Just months after promising New Yorkers that only death would stop him from serving his full term in Albany, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has reached out to key pols in Iowa...
Woman brought to tears by being reunited with cat lost during the wildfires
Laci Ping was reunited with her beloved cat, Mayson, after being forced to abandon him while fleeing the California wildfires. The beloved pet got out of his cage while Ping...
Raiders peacemaker puts happy face on Gruden-Carr feud
Raiders tight end Lee Smith won't be getting involved in Jon Gruden's next sideline eruption. As Oakland's $100 million-coach and quarterback Derek Carr got into a heated exchange during Sunday's...
Stoner dad gets prison for 4-year-old son's shooting death
A Pennsylvania dad was sentenced for involuntary manslaughter Monday in connection with his 4-year-old son's accidental shooting death last year. Ryan Koch, 23, of Stroudsburg, will serve one to two...
Internet investigation finds truth of bar ESPN kept flashing to
If this were the most meaningless cover-up in cover-up history, it was not well orchestrated. ESPN's "Monday Night Football" repeatedly flashed to a bar in Mexico City during the pulsating...
This is why some people can't admit they're wrong
They say it takes a big person to admit their mistakes, but for some people, saying they're wrong feels impossible. Be it your partner, your boss or, God forbid, your...
Victoria's Secret's latest Hail Mary: Bringing back sunglasses and swimsuits
Is Victoria’s Secret ready for its makeover? Believe it or not, that change could be in the offing for the lingerie giant long known for its leggy supermodels. “Everything is...
El Chapo's lawyers are literally praying for an acquittal
El Chapo's team of high-paid lawyers are praying they can get the notorious accused drug lord acquitted — and have turned to Mexico's narco saint Jesus Malverde for help. A...
I'm a male victim of domestic violence and I nearly died
As told to Lollie Barr Matt, 31, works in telecommunications and lives in North Queensland, Australia. He has experienced two abusive relationships with two female partners. It nearly cost him...
Markelle Fultz's lawyer demands break in latest bizarre twist
The Markelle Fultz drama is taking a turn for the even weirder, this time with a legal angle. The 76ers' bewildering point guard, whose jump shot disappeared upon entering the...
Patient says hospital accidentally removed healthy kidneys
A 73-year-old Colorado woman has been undergoing four hours of dialysis three days a week after she claims doctors erroneously removed both of her healthy kidneys six months ago. Linda...
J.R. Smith's Cavaliers end is getting sad
What does J.R. Smith think his Cavaliers legacy is right now? The shooting guard has publicly griped about the current state of the 2-13 Cavaliers as they struggle to recover...
'Bear Whisperer' cop rescues cub trapped in dumpster
When a bear cub got trapped in a dumpster in Truckee, California, a cop now known as "The Bear Whisperer" jumped into action. Sgt. Mon Pere quickly freed the small animal,...
Bicyclist wanted for defecating, throwing poop at driver
It's a case of hit and the runs. Police are searching for a cyclist in Victoria, British Columbia, accused of ramming his bike into a car before hurling his own...
Jamal Khashoggi's last words caught on shocking tapes
Dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi pleaded with four men to "release my arm" after entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul — chilling comments caught on tape in the final moments before he...
Meet the actress embroiled in the Michael Avenatti scandal
The woman who filed for a restraining order against lawyer Michael Avenatti — days after he was arrested for domestic violence — is an Estonian actress who recently had a bit...
Stocks plummet more than 500 points for second day
Wall Street plummeted on Tuesday, erasing gains for the year, as the trade war with China ramps up and easy-money policies from the Federal Reserve are expected to deeply impact...
Sarah Palin slams Ocasio-Cortez for political blunder
Sarah Palin excoriated Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for “fumbling basic civics” by misidentifying the three branches of government — even though the former Alaska governor has been ridiculed for her own...
Amazon said to be in talks to buy most of YES network
Usually The Bronx and Queens don’t get along when it comes to baseball, but that could all change. The New York Yankees and Amazon are in talks about forming a...
'Sick man' admits having sex with pony: deputies
A Florida man has admitted having sex with a male pony, telling investigators that he’s a “sick man,” deputies said. Nicholas Anthony Sardo, 21, of Citra, was arrested for having...
Man arrested for vandalizing African burial ground
A Bronx man was busted for allegedly scrawling a racist message at a landmark African burial ground near City Hall, authorities said Tuesday. Ivan Nieves, 57, was nabbed on an...
Bill Nye says we’ll never live on Mars
If you’ve been paying attention to any kind of space news over the past few years, you already know that the race to Mars is heating up in a big...
NASA announces landing site for 2020 rover
It’s been many years in the making, but NASA’s Mars 2020 rover mission is currently in the home stretch. Scientists and engineers are working hard on all the hardware that...
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey accused of ‘hate mongering’ in India
Twitter Chief Executive Jack Dorsey felt the swift backlash of social media after a photo of him holding a sign attacking the Indian caste system made its way online. The...
Jilted lover reportedly behind deadly Chicago hospital shooting
Authorities on Tuesday identified the jilted lover who killed his ex-fiancée and two others, including a police officer, at a Chicago hospital. Juan Lopez, 32, stormed the Mercy Hospital campus...
'F--k you': How the Wizards became the NBA's biggest joke
The Wizards' 5-11 start is only part of the reason for their impending fire sale. With Washington reportedly open to discussing trade offers for everyone, including All-Star guards John Wall...
The NFL pissed off everyone with Rams-Chiefs 'all-star' refs
It exceeded the hype. The scoreboard was bursting, defenders' bodies were flying everywhere and the balls were flying faster. The flags were soaring, too. The future-of-the-NFL showdown between the Chiefs...
'Lock her up': Ivanka ripped on social media over email scandal
Social media users mocked first daughter Ivanka Trump for using a private email server with the same words her father deployed against Hillary Clinton during the 2016 presidential election —...
Georgia player offers date to ESPN reporter after sideline hit
Georgia's Prather Hudson is ready to make amends after knocking down ESPN's Laura Rutledge. After the Bulldogs running back and an opponent wrestled each other out of bounds during Saturday's...
Naked burglar caught in string of bizarre break-ins
https://www.facebook.com/PinalCountySO/videos/335261577263004/ A naked man who was caught on video stealing from neighbors' homes in Arizona was arrested and charged in at least five burglaries, authorities said. Jeremy Lawrence, 47, of...
Lowe's to shed Mexican operations to stay competitive
Lowe’s said on Tuesday it was looking to shed its retail operations in Mexico and certain non-core US businesses as the country’s second-biggest home improvement chain strives to compete with...
International Space Station just got a little bit bigger
The International Space Station is already quite large, but it just got a little bit bigger as the ISS crew installed the Cygnus cargo ship with the help of a...
Target misses third-quarter estimates, shares tumble
Target reported third-quarter earnings and comparable sales below estimates on Tuesday at a time when a strong economy has boosted consumer spending at rival retailers, sending its shares sliding 12...
Parent accused of wearing referee uniform to sway football game
CHICAGO — Parents of players on a Chicago high school football team have filed a lawsuit, claiming a parent of an opposing player wore a referee uniform and influenced the...
'The Fast and the Furious' wannabes shut down highway
A group of street racers blocked Route 60 in California, essentially shutting it down for nearly 15 minutes. One member of the gathered crowd further tempted fate by walking across...
How racing starlet survived insane 171 mile-per-hour crash
Teen F3 starlet Sophia Floersch "had an angel on her shoulder" to survive a horrific crash that has left her needing surgery on a broken back. It could have been...
Huge hawk murders pigeon for pure sport
Watch the brutal moment a hawk in New York City killed a pigeon. The raptor was perched near a fire escape in the city’s iconic East Village when an unsuspecting...
Pakistan summons diplomat over Trump's allegation country harbored bin Laden
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan summoned the top U.S. diplomat in Islamabad on Tuesday to protest President Donald Trump's allegation that the country had harbored al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden despite getting...
Police investigate bodies found in burning house, homicide suspected
TAMPA, Fla. — Florida detectives say they're investigating after firefighters found three homicide victims inside a burning house. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office reports that the bodies were discovered last...
Judge bars Trump from refusing asylum to immigrants
A federal judge in California blocked the Trump administration from carrying out its ban on migrants crossing the border illegally seeking asylum — an action that President Trump said was...
Women's March founder calls on current leadership to step down
The woman who first called for a women’s march after the election of President Trump is now calling for the group’s current leadership to step aside — slamming them as...
Fizdale wants prayers for Knicks' defense against Trail Blazers
The Knicks have been a dumpster fire on defense all season. And with Portland’s vaunted duo of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum visiting the Garden on Tuesday, it’s not going...
Family pit bull fatally attacks 5-day-old girl in Florida
DUNNELLON, Fla. — Authorities in Florida say a pit bull climbed into a crib and fatally attacked a 5-day-old girl. Investigators with the Citrus County Sheriff's Office say they are...
Todd Bowles says 'morale is up' despite Jets' 3-7 reality
The Jets returned to work Monday after their bye week, trying to salvage what is left of their season. At 3-7 and coming off of four straight losses, including a...
How the Nets plan to get more out of D'Angelo Russell
Caris LeVert was on the receiving end of numerous texts after his injury, but he also sent one out to point guard D’Angelo Russell. “I just told him, 'We have...
Caris LeVert gives his side of injury, being 'better' upon return
A gray boot on his right foot, crutches under his arms, swingman Caris LeVert emerged from a back room at the Nets’ training facility shortly after noon Monday. He moved...
Swimming instructor convicted of sexually abusing 37 girls
BERLIN — A swimming instructor in southwestern Germany has been convicted of sexually abusing 37 girls he taught. Germany's dpa news agency reported the 34-year-old man was sentenced to 12...
How Jets are handling Todd Bowles' bleak reality
Youth. Developing players. Progress. The Jets have a little bit of all three, but not enough of the last two. What does it all add up to? A 3-7 record...
Swastika painted on Duke mural honoring synagogue victims
DURHAM, N.C. — Duke University officials say someone painted a Nazi symbol on a mural honoring victims of last month's Pittsburgh synagogue massacre. University president Vincent Price said in a...
Caregiver arrested after beaten and burned toddler dies
ARLINGTON, Texas — Police in the Fort Worth area say a 2-year-old girl died after a caregiver hit her with a belt and burned her buttocks for discipline. Police were...
Saquon Barkley solved his issue and might be unstoppable now
Saquon Barkley realized he needed to speed himself up. Challenged by coach Pat Shurmur to become more of a grinding running back and accept 3- and 4-yard gains rather than...
Why it's impossible to trust Ravens' fantasy potential
The Madman is scared. We’re not afraid to admit it. We’re frightened, at least regarding any fantasy investments we’ve made in players from the Ravens. And with quarterback Joe Flacco...
6-year-old girl strangled baby brother in car as dad shopped: cops
HOUSTON — Police have charged a Houston man with child abandonment after concluding that his 6-year-old daughter strangled her 1-year-old brother with a seatbelt in the family car parked outside...
Giants won't get better chance for revenge against hated rival
Sterling Shepard remembers the moment when he understood “eggsactly” what the Giants’ rivalry with the Eagles means, especially in Philadelphia. “It’s just a rowdy place to play in,” Shepard said....
The 'turkey challenge' prank is freaking out parents everywhere
Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful, enjoy good food and prank your parents. A new trend called the “Turkey Challenge” has taken over social media ahead of the holiday...
Pacquiao set for next step in pursuit of Mayweather rematch
Manny Pacquiao turns 40 next month. That’s the magical age when fighters, if they last that long, start thinking of an exit strategy. But boxing will probably retire Pacquiao before...
Bronx Zoo euthanizes 48-year-old elephant
The Bronx Zoo on Monday euthanized a 48-year-old elephant after the animal’s health had deteriorated in recent weeks. The zoo said on Monday that it had no other option but...
6 arrested on sex charges at prestigious all-boys Catholic school
TORONTO — Police arrested six students from a prestigious private all-boys Catholic school in Toronto on Monday and charged them with sexual assault related to a video that was posted...
Sexual assault, fatal shooting at Catholic Supply store in Missouri
BALLWIN, Mo. — Police in suburban St. Louis on Monday were searching for a gunman who went into a religious supply store, sexually assaulted at least one woman and shot...
Henrik Lundqvist sets tone for Rangers by channeling Brodeur
This was a night, as Kevin Hayes was quick to point out, that Henrik Lundqvist was at his very best handling the puck, ranging behind his net to help the...
Rams-Chiefs clash lives up to the hype in record-setting thriller
LOS ANGELES — Jared Goff threw a 40-yard touchdown pass to Gerald Everett for the go-ahead score with 1:49 to play, and the Rams outlasted the Chiefs for a 54-51...
How small energy upgrades made a big impact on this local business owner’s bottom line
Small businesses enhance our communities by adding personality (and a personal touch!) to what can be an otherwise monotonous business landscape of chain restaurants and big box stores. They tend...