January 2, 2019
Jon Huntsman meets with American held in Russia on spying charges
WASHINGTON — US ambassador to Russia Jon Huntsman met in Moscow on Wednesday with a Michigan man who has been detained on espionage charges as the American government seeks answers...
Man declares Jan. 2 'Kill Cops Day,' gets thrown in jail
A Louisiana man was arrested Wednesday for posting threats on social media toward police officers — dubbing Jan. 2 "Kill Cops Day," according to officials. Harlan Cyprian, of Covington, allegedly...
China makes first-ever landing on 'dark' side of the moon
BEIJING — A Chinese spacecraft has made the first-ever landing on the far side of the moon. The official China Central Television says Thursday the lunar explorer Chang'e 4 had...
St. John's nabs four-star recruit Nate Tabor
Nate Tabor could envision his face plastered across New York City. He can imagine his proud family and friends in the stands at the Garden and Carnesecca Arena. He can...
White man wanted for killing black girl may be behind other racially-motivated shootings
A white man wanted for killing a 7-year-old black girl in Texas — opening fire on her and her mother for no apparent reason as they were driving — may...
Eli Manning not talking like a Giants return is definite
There was uncertainty a year ago, but not like this. After another losing season and one day removed from his 38th birthday, Eli Manning on Wednesday sounded very much like...
Soldier charged with murder after wife’s body found in trash
INDIANAPOLIS — Authorities say a 21-year-old soldier who flew from Colorado to Indiana and allegedly killed his wife, then fled to Thailand, is now wanted for military desertion. Prosecutors in...
Ex-Times editor bashes ‘crass’ Gray Lady in tell-all book
The gloves are off. The former executive editor of The New York Times rips into the newspaper for its “unmistakably anti-Trump” coverage — in a new behind-the-scenes book that bashes...
The winners of this year's 'Golden Bricks'
The triple-threat tech titans, Amazon, Facebook and Google, dominated 2018’s real estate news and earn our top Golden Brick Awards. AMASCAM Amazon’s sham HQ2 process, when it knew where it...
Seton Hall adds another strong win to growing résumé
CINCINNATI — Myles Powell rallied Seton Hall from another double-digit deficit to a win that stamps the Pirates as a Big East contender. Powell scored seven of his 25 points...
Breaking down futures of the Knicks' forgotten five
LOS ANGELES — Two weeks ago, Knicks coach David Fizdale was asked if he would start emphasizing players in the rotation who he knew would be returning next season. “Not...
Nets' win over Pelicans shows how far they have come
You want growth? Here’s growth: Two months ago, the Nets collapsed against the Pelicans. Wednesday, they closed them out. Two years ago, they were in the NBA cellar. Wednesday, the...
Lundqvist and Quinn take blame for this Rangers disaster
Before David Quinn could fall on the sword for him, Henrik Lundqvist put the Rangers’ latest loss fully on himself. Shortly after he was named the team’s lone All-Star, Lundqvist’s...
The NYPD needs to be protected from corrupt politicians
Hands off the NYPD. That must be the message to politicians at all levels and to self-declared community activists who are corruptors and compromisers seeking special favors of all descriptions....
James Grant was lucky not to be the big fish at corruption trial
Sometimes, it’s good to be the lowest man on the totem pole. Ex-NYPD Deputy Inspector James Grant was acquitted of bribery Wednesday in Manhattan federal court — where the feds...
How Eddie Lampert plans to save Sears — or sell its real estate assets
Eddie Lampert has it all covered. The billionaire chairman of Sears is simultaneously offering to buy the company and keep it operating as a 425-store chain or a 250-store chain...
ShopRite kicks Can Can girls ad to the curb
ShopRite’s Can Can dancers may have kicked it for good. The grocery chain’s 49-year-old “Can Can” advertising blitz, which hawks deep discounts on canned goods at its 300 stores, launched...
Nobody knows what Wall Street will do with upcoming jobs report
On Friday, we’ll get the latest report on the employment situation. And while the reports these days aren’t nearly as important as the ones before the midterm elections, the report...
How these 2018 asset bubble predictions panned out
Exactly a year ago, I made some predictions on the bursting of financial bubbles. The way I put it in my Jan. 4, 2018, column was that “there are any...
Toddler loses toes after man shoves TV stand onto him
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Authorities say an Alabama man pushed a television stand that landed on a toddler, causing the boy to lose three toes. The Tuscaloosa News reported Wednesday that...
Former youth mentor charged with child porn in California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A former mentor with a California Boys and Girls club has been charged in a child pornography case that includes thousands of photos and video. The Sacramento...
Jets interview candidate Adrian Peterson once called 'the truth'
Brad Childress remembers standing on a practice field at the 2016 Pro Bowl in Honolulu, and Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was nearby, talking to another running back. Peterson pointed...
NYC traffic injuries are up despite drop in fatalities
Traffic deaths may be down under Mayor de Blasio’s Vision Zero program, but there are more crashes since the program began and a steadily rising injury toll, according to NYPD...
NYPD returns disabled teen's stolen wheelchair
She’s on a roll again. Cops returned a disabled Queens teen’s wheelchair on Wednesday, after busting the homeless woman they say heartlessly stole it. “She’s very happy,” the mother of...
How a Troy Tulowitzki, Manny Machado infield would work
If Troy Tulowitzki performs in spring training the way he did during his workout at Long Beach State last month, he could be the Yankees’ starting shortstop to begin the...
New Jersey man sues after town cited his 'patriotic' toilet display
A man sued a southern New Jersey town after he was charged for not removing a "patriotic" toilet display on his property, a report said. Micheal Speece — who was...
These badass bodybuilding bros start workouts with chocolate
The brothers who sculpt Hollywood badasses like Scarlett Johansson and Olivia Cooke start workouts with a treat: dark chocolate. “You start to connect the endorphins of working out with the...
Mets still haven't offered Jacob deGrom an extension
Brodie Van Wagenen’s suggestion last summer that the Mets need to pay their star pitcher or trade him could be put to the test by the end of next week....
Teen returns from cruise with mystery illness that left her blind
A Missouri teen is battling a mystery illness which left her permanently blind after returning from a cruise, according to reports. Jordyn Walker, 15, said she has experienced bloody, swelling...
Old bosses rave about Yankees picking up 'elite' Tulowitzki
John Gibbons did not get to manage Troy Tulowitzki last year and yet the now-former Blue Jay skipper declared the Yankees took a great gamble for next season. Dan O’Dowd...
Judge issues warrant after monster who kicked dog skips sentencing
A man who cruelly kicked a chihuahua down a city sidewalk, causing the pooch to lose an eye, skipped out on his sentencing Wednesday, forcing a Bronx judge to issue...
How Luke Kirby channels Lenny Bruce in 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'
Luke Kirby bears an uncanny resemblance to Lenny Bruce, the controversial, groundbreaking comedian he plays on “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” The Canadian-born Kirby didn’t campaign for the role, but was...
This fitness guru swears by 12-minute workouts
Krista Stryker was tired of spending too much time at the gym with little to show for it. So in 2010, the personal trainer experimented with High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT),...
Blake Nordstrom, department store executive, dead at 58
Blake Nordstrom, who led the upscale department store chain Nordstrom as co-president with his brothers Erik and Peter, has died. He was 58. The Seattle-based company did not disclose the...
Families sue banks, claim they funded terrorism that killed loved ones
Families from around the globe have filed suit in Brooklyn federal court against several banks they say funded terrorism that killed their loved ones. Three separate lawsuits filed Tuesday and...
These are the hottest NYC neighborhoods for 2019
Looking for a fresh start in 2019? Consider moving to one of these hot spots. Localize.city, a real estate platform that provides insights for every address in New York, looked...
MMA fighter accused of robbing bank tried to cheat weigh-in: DA
Prosecutors want a jury to hear that an MMA fighter accused of robbing $45,000 from a Queens bank also tried to cheat on one of his fight weigh-ins. Sergio “The...
Sleek Los Angeles mansion on market for $17.8M
A modern new-construction home at 340 N. Cliffwood Ave. in Brentwood, Calif., built on the site of a 1930s “English country manor” — formerly owned by late actor John Ritter...
Designer Robert Couturier asks $6M for ornate country estate
Architect and interior designer Robert Couturier is listing Dover House, his weekend home in Kent, Conn., for $5.9 million. The stunning home at 85 Davis Road sits on 14.35 acres....
Susie Coelho trying to unload Chelsea home again
Style guru and TV personality Susie Coelho and her husband, Michael Peel, have listed their home at 455 W. 20th St. for $6.9 million. It was previously on the market...
Jets jump at chance for Dolphins' coaching castoff
The Jets are looking within their division for their next head-coaching candidate. Former Dolphins coach Adam Gase is scheduled to interview with the team on Friday, according to a source....
Former Univision exec finds buyer for $10M apartment
Francisco Lopez-Balboa, the former EVP and CFO of Univision Communications, the largest Spanish language broadcaster, is in contract to sell his apartment at Katie Couric's old building, 1155 Park Ave....
Bernie Sanders' 2016 campaign still faces sex harassment allegations
Charges of sexual harassment and pay inequity for female staffers during his 2016 presidential campaign are still dogging Bernie Sanders, a new report said Wednesday. Giulianna Di Lauro, an outreach...
This trainer's time-saving workout is perfect for beginners
In his 20s John Little was training to be a professional bodybuilder, working out constantly. But he noticed that his grueling sessions weren’t turning him into Arnold Schwarzenegger; they were...
This sports anchor's New Year's resolution: Run 1,000 miles
Most people’s New Year’s resolutions come to a halt by February. But slowing down isn’t in Sam Ryan’s nature. Since 2016, the WABC-TV sports anchor has set and completed an...
Romney's anti-Trump op-ed just adds to the division
To open the New Year, newly minted Sen. Mitt Romney unleashed a broadside against President Trump in The Washington Post. The piece hit a bevy of familiar notes: Trump’s lack...
Trump was right to rein in federal workers' gravy train
On Friday, President Trump froze pay rates for the civilian federal work force, canceling their automatic 2.1 percent raise for 2019. It’s the right decision, notwithstanding the howls of union...
Ironically, Andrew Cuomo and Trump have a lot in common
Gov. Andrew Cuomo took to the stage at his third inauguration to express his horror at President Trump, which is pretty funny when you think about it: The politician Trump...
It's onward and outward for New Horizons
NASA scientists on Wednesday released the first pictures of Ultima Thule — sent back 4 billion miles by the New Horizons probe. It’s also a glimpse 4.5 billion years back...
Trump must stand up to Putin's absurd hostage shenanigans
Vladimir Putin is at it again: This time, he’s taken an American prisoner on trumped-up charges of espionage. Paul Whelan, an ex-cop and retired Marine who now works as a...
Crooked donor's trial was another win for public corruption
Will we ever see another public official convicted for a clear-cut case of bribery and corruption? The odds against it keep getting longer. The latest shock came Wednesday, when a...
Social media fight led to high school stabbing: cops
A 13-year-old stabbed her male classmate on Wednesday inside a Bronx school cafeteria following a dispute that started online, police said. The girl stabbed the 14-year-old pupil in the right...
Toddler killed after machinery falls on him at family farm
A 2-year-old boy from Australia was killed after a piece of farming hardware toppled on him. Darcy Membrey was in a storage shed with his father when a fertilizer spreader...
The Rock and Greek Freak battle it out for hardest hip thrust
These hips don’t lie. WWE legend The Rock claimed he was “bionic from the waist down” after posting a new hip thrust personal best of 460 pounds this month —...
Apple loses $50B in market value after tech giant warns of rare revenues miss
Apple has fallen victim to the Asian contagion, according to CEO Tim Cook as sales in China plummeted. Shares of the iPhone maker cratered nearly 8 percent in extended trading...
Mike McCarthy would be great hire for Jets: Brett Favre
Brett Favre feels pretty good about another move from Green Bay to Gang Green. The Hall of Fame quarterback, who followed his legendary run with the Packers by spending one...
Romney slammed Trump over decision to pull troops from Syria
GOP Sen.-elect Mitt Romney said he wrote a blistering criticism of President Trump in an opinion piece because of the commander-in-chief's decision to pull US troops out of Syria. "I...
Dad reveals last words of son who died from apparent allergic reaction
The young boy who died from an apparent allergic reaction to fumes from fish cooking in the family kitchen kissed his father goodbye as he struggled to breathe, the heartbroken...
Car egging leads to 14-year-old boy in custody for murder
Teens hurled eggs from a moving vehicle in a New Year's Day prank that led to a fatal collision that claimed the life of a 45-year-old mom, according to officials....
NYPD thinks sicko who groped girl on subway has struck before
The sicko busted for groping a 4-year-old girl on a Manhattan-bound subway has "a history of disgusting activity" -- and cops hope even more victims will come forward to put...
Nets let G League star leave for big raise in China
When is getting let go from your job a good thing? When you’ve got a gig lined up paying more. A lot more. That was the case when the Nets...
Shady surgeon charged with manslaughter over botched butt lift
A notorious black-market butt-lifter was hit with manslaughter charges for a deadly procedure performed in her Bronx home, authorities said. Cops arrested Whalesca Castillo, 44, Wednesday morning for the June...
Man goes 'bananas' on store clerk, causes $1K in damage
What happened in this convenience store was absolutely bananas. A 26-year-old man was arrested Tuesday morning for assaulting a store clerk with a banana at a QuickTrip in Des Moines,...
Darryl Strawberry's strong weed warning for athletes
Former Mets star Darryl Strawberry doesn't think athletes should use marijuana as a pain reliever. He said on Wednesday that weed is a gateway drug that can lead to other...
Cuomo threatens to investigate state lawmakers' funding
Gov. Andrew Cuomo threatened Wednesday to investigate funding for the pet projects of lawmakers if the Legislature ramps up probes of his administration. “You can always get into an investigations...
Trump, Dems fail to reach shutdown deal after White House meeting
Team Trump and Congressional Democrats failed to cut a deal on funding for the president’s long-promised border wall during a White House sitdown Wednesday — meaning the government shutdown will...
Jets star: Why I'm recruiting Antonio Brown
The Jets’ lead recruiter has a new target. Jets safety/recruiting coordinator Jamal Adams tweeted at disgruntled Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown on Wednesday as speculation swirled that Pittsburgh could consider...
Shocking moment bridge collapses seconds after ringing in New Year
Footage has surfaced of a wooden pedestrian bridge collapsing during a New Year’s Eve celebration in Moscow’s Gorky Park. Thirteen people suffered injuries, none of which were severe. Mayor Sergei...
Ex-USC coach pleads guilty in shocking corruption scandal
Former University of Southern California assistant coach Anthony "Tony" Bland pleaded guilty Wednesday in one of the biggest corruption scandals ever to rock college sports. Bland, one of four assistant...
Robocall scammers are pitting victims against each other
Don't shoot the (apparent) messenger. Yes, illegal robocalls are still on the rise in America, but your rage is probably misdirected: Number "spoofing" allows scammers to hide their identities behind...
Kevin Knox's game is growing in ways Knicks privately doubted
DENVER — In a recent Knicks’ player-developmental meeting among team brass, coaches and trainers, the issue of Kevin Knox’s struggles finishing around the basket arose. One Knicks strength-and-conditioning coach told...
Liz Warren has already made a campaign gaffe and other commentary
From the right: Liz Warren’s ‘Dukakis Tank’ Moment Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren “may have set a new land-speed record in presidential campaign trail gaffes,” suggests The Boston Herald’s Jaclyn Cashman....
The MTA just trolled de Blasio on Twitter
An MTA Twitter account trolled the de Blasio administration into admitting the city is still woefully behind on setting up a half-price MetroCard program that was supposed to start on...
Trump says shutdown will last as long as it takes to get wall
President Trump said on Wednesday that the government shutdown will last “as long as it takes” Democrats to cough up the cash he wants for a wall on the southern...
Man charged with murder in drunken wreck that killed daughter
A father in Texas is facing felony murder charges after driving drunk on New Year’s Eve and crashing into another SUV, killing his 11-year-old daughter, deputies said. Jorge Ledezma, 33,...
Mom of Marine fatally shot in barracks says son 'just wanted to serve'
The US Marine who was shot and killed Tuesday at the Marine Barracks in Washington, DC, was a 20-year-old man whose lifelong dream was to serve his country, his tearful...
McDonald's customer violently attacks worker in dispute over a straw
An intense fight broke out at a McDonald’s in St. Petersburg, Florida, after a customer attacked an employee. Video captured at the scene shows 40-year-old Daniel Willis Taylor grabbing employee...
ESPN's Booger Mobile is dying a slow death
Monday Night Football’s Booger Mobile will rest in peace next to Fox’s glowing puck in the dreaded "Oops” Sports TV Hall of Fame. ESPN will not use the Booger Mobile...
Jurors say ex-NYPD cop James Grant should never have been charged
Two jurors who helped acquit ex-NYPD cop James Grant on bribery charges said Wednesday that he never should have been charged — and one said that other high-ranking police officials...
More people moved out of this state than any other in America
New Jersey residents are on the outs with their state. More people moved out of the Garden State in 2018 than any other state, according to a new study by...
Scientists launch balloon over Antarctica that will study the stars
We’re all pretty familiar with spacecraft like the Hubble telescope giving us lovely glimpses of distant stars, but you don’t have to strap a telescope to a rocket in order...
The new year's first horrible fashion trend is human-size backpacks
2018 gave us some very bizarre fashion trends - and it looks like 2019 is set to be no different. It seems the latest fashion fad is giant, human-size backpacks....
Norway's electric car sales are on a record roll
In a bid to cut carbon emissions and air pollution, Norway exempts battery-driven cars from most taxes and offers benefits such as free parking and charging points to hasten a...
The new Mets booth will start on a short leash
The Mets’ radio broadcasts will have a different sound next year, but there are no guarantees it will last long. New play-by-player Wayne Randazzo will be on a short leash,...
Here's how much NYC's public advocate election will cost taxpayers
Big bucks for a small office. It will cost the city as much as $23 million to conduct the Feb. 26 special election for public advocate — an office with...
American Airlines agent breaks out solid dance moves on tarmac
This American Airlines agent has become a social media celebrity after a passenger took a video of him dancing on the tarmac. Jahmaul Allen, who calls himself the "YYZ dancer,"...
Steelers' rift with Antonio Brown gets worse every day
Antonio Brown has been accused of quitting on his team. The Steelers could soon be ready to do the same with their star receiver. Mike Tomlin spoke to the media...
Mascot fight! Bevo the steer charges at Uga the bulldog
Bevo the steer, the mascot for the Texas Longhorns, caused quite a stir at the Sugar Bowl when he charged toward the mascot for rival team the Georgia Bulldogs. As...
Car was going 100 mph before sparking deadly Tribeca crash
A Maryland driver was doing 100 mph when he sparked a six-car crash in Tribeca, killing one woman, prosecutors said Wednesday in court. Sherman Harrison, 37, had his pet Rottweiler...
Get ready for another bad flu season
The flu is clobbering New York City this season — and it’s only just begun. “Flu activity is elevated. It’s been elevated for a few weeks, and it’s probably still...
Girl Scout cookie season 2019 launches with a salty new flavor
Call off that New Year’s diet: It’s officially Girl Scout cookie season. Starting Wednesday, little entrepreneurs in green vests and badges will be selling their limited-edition treats — including the...
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez already has plans to defy Pelosi
WASHINGTON - Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is going to defy Nancy Pelosi as soon as she is sworn in as House speaker. Ocasio-Cortez plans to vote against the Democrats’ rules package because...
Trump is still really into this mock-up 'Game of Thrones' poster
President Trump apparently likes the “Game of Thrones”-themed poster of himself looking stern over the words “Sanctions are coming” so much that he still has copies kicking around the White...
Dad of woman killed with young daughters, mom says boyfriend seemed nice
The father of a Missouri woman killed with her mother and two young children said the man charged in the senseless murders never showed any signs of erupting — but...
Ryan Zinke finally steps down as Trump's interior secretary
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke — beset by a bevy of questions about his ethical standards — formally called it quits on Wednesday. He called working for President Trump a “high...
Blackmailers-for-hire are weaponizing 'deepfake' revenge porn
Imagine you receive a video of yourself engaged in an explicit sexual act, with a demand to hand over money or else the clip will be sent to your family,...
Trump still adamant that US border 'needs a wall'
President Trump on Wednesday continued to insist on a wall on the Mexican border, which he said was “like a sieve” that lets in criminals and drugs and fosters human...
2019 begins with higher prescription drug prices
The new year is ringing in with higher drug prices. Allergan is reportedly setting the pace with increases of nearly 10 percent on more than two dozen products, according to...
Poopsie Unicorn is taking Louis Vuitton to court
Is the Poopsie about to hit the fan? MGA Entertainment — the company behind holiday toy sensation the Poopsie Slime Surprise Unicorn — has filed a preemptive lawsuit against luxury...
Women can be their own worst enemies, studies say
#MeToo may have helped men learn how to treat women with respect in 2018, but several new studies indicate women still haven’t learned how to treat each other. A new...
Lonzo Ball confronts ex-girlfriend about 'deadbeat' jab
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=137&v=Jqi7cJT8rSk Lonzo Ball has a bone to pick with ex-girlfriend Denise Garcia. The Lakers point guard confronted the mother of his daughter, Zoey, during a recent episode of his family's...
Inmate's unlikely path to freedom: co-hosting a hit podcast
OAKLAND, Calif. — In California, inmates typically are granted parole by doing good deeds or showing they have been rehabilitated by becoming pastors, drug counselors or youth advocates. For Walter...
Someone paid $41M to move into J.Lo and A-Rod's NYC building
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez are getting some new neighbors. A condo at 432 Park Ave. asking $40.75 million, 95B, is in contract. Earlier this year, J-Rod shelled out $15.3 million...
520 Park penthouses were NYC's priciest sales of 2018
It was a stellar 2018 for developer brothers Arthur and Will Zeckendorf. A penthouse at 520 Park Ave. quietly closed at the end of December for $67.92 million. That makes...
Tim Tebow watches Saints QB have NFL career that could've been his
Under different circumstances, Tim Tebow could have had a lengthy NFL career. On the right team, with the right coaching staff, the Heisman Trophy winner's dual-threat skills could have added...
Man wanted for brutal stabbing, kidnapping boy is busted at NYC McDonald's
A Connecticut man who police allege brutally stabbed his girlfriend dozens of times and then kidnapped her 6-year-old son and dumped him in Massachusetts on New Year’s Day was arrested...
NASA spacecraft sets record orbit around asteroid
LAUREL, Md. — A NASA spacecraft has gone into orbit around an ancient asteroid, setting a pair of records. The Osiris-Rex spacecraft entered orbit Monday around the asteroid Bennu, 70...
Here's when 'Stranger Things' is finally returning with a bang
Police Chief Jim Hopper and his dance moves will be back this summer. On New Year’s Eve, while you were busy celebrating, Netflix snuck in an announcement that Season 3 of hit...
Google’s 'Minority Report' system takes giant step to becoming reality
Google just got a major go-ahead in the development of its “Minority Report”-style gesture-based interface. The Federal Communications Commission said late Monday it would grant the tech giant a waiver...
Man turns himself in for attempted rape in Williamsburg
The man suspected of trying to rape a woman in her Williamsburg home on New Year's Day turned himself in on Wednesday, police said. Manuel Almonte, 30, surrendered at the...
Cleveland Clinic fires doctor after online threat to give Jews 'wrong meds'
An Ohio doctor has been given the boot after her online post about giving Jewish patients “the wrong meds” and a slew of other anti-Semitic messages surfaced online, according to...
Vienna's male cheerleaders redefine masculinity
Armed with blue sweatbands, comically tight shorts and a soundtrack heavy on 80s kitsch, the all-male Fearleaders deliver performances that are camp, acrobatic and crowd-pleasingly funny during the roller-skating competition,...
Man arrested months after allegedly beating would-be burglar to death
A Queens man was arrested months after he allegedly beat a would-be burglar to death with a baseball bat, authorities said. Joel Paul, 27, was busted Monday after he was...
Giants GM slams door on Odell Beckham trade possibility
Odell Beckham Jr. is not going anywhere. “We didn’t sign him to trade him, if that’s what you’re asking,’’ general manager Dave Gettleman said Wednesday. So, this means Beckham will...
De Blasio names aide to oversee 2020 census count
Mayor de Blasio on Wednesday tapped a senior aide to oversee the city’s 2020 census count, which will determine how many seats the state could lose in the House of...
White House slams Pelosi ahead of her meeting with Trump
WASHINGTON — The White House is whacking incoming House Speaker Nancy Pelosi before her meeting with President Trump. “Nancy Pelosi released a plan that will not reopen the government because...
Roku to launch premium video channels business
Roku Inc. is taking a page from Amazon Prime’s playbook by expanding The Roku Channel to include content from Showtime, Epix and other premium channels. A maker of streaming devices,...
Massive 35-vehicle pileup on New Year's Day had nothing to do with booze
More than 50 people were hurt after a massive pileup involving 35 vehicles — including semi trucks — as heavy fog blanketed the road on New Year's Day morning in Austin, Texas,...
Cuomo sounds enthusiastic about a Biden presidential run
Gov. Andrew Cuomo talked up Joe Biden for president on Wednesday -- and ducked a question about whether he wants to be his running mate. “My two cents? Of all...
These pot smokers are turning joint rolling into high art
Most serious stoners can appear too high to successfully tie their own shoelaces. So the fact that some of them can put together complex paper sculptures while under the influence...
Ronna Romney McDaniel defends Trump after uncle Mitt's op-ed
WASHINGTON — She's trying to make Sen. Mitt Romney cry uncle. Ronna Romney McDaniel, the senator's niece who serves as chair of the Republican National Committee, went after him Wednesday...
'I'm struggling': Injured runner is determined to finish 100 marathons in 100 days
JOHANNESBURG — Crazy, overwhelming, deeply exhausting. Mina Guli, an Australian activist seeking to highlight global water shortages and encourage people to conserve, talks bluntly about her battle to complete 100...
Ex-New York Times editor rips paper as 'unmistakably anti-Trump'
The former executive editor of the New York Times blasted the newspaper's coverage of the president as "unmistakably anti-Trump." Jill Abramson, who was the top news executive at the Gray...
Giants won't commit to Eli Manning after 'no holds barred' meeting
The day after another losing Giants season came to an end, Eli Manning walked into the office of general manager Dave Gettleman and asked to speak with him. “It wasn’t...
Traffic reporter who appeared in 'Spotlight' and 'Mystic River' dies
A veteran traffic reporter in Boston who moonlighted as an actor died unexpectedly on New Year's Day, station officials announced. Joe Stapleton was remembered as a “beloved member” of WBZ...
Dumb thief gets caught stealing from worst possible place: a police station
Police in Gladstone, Oregon, were shocked when they spotted a man seemingly attempting to steal a bike from their own police station. The suspect was apprehended and identified as Adam Valle.
This tiny minimart sold the Mega Millions ticket worth $425 million
The owner of a Long Island minimart that sold the winning ticket to the $425 million Mega Millions jackpot had a sinking feeling when he arrived Wednesday morning — thinking...
Two Indian women divorce their husbands and marry each other
Two women in northern India have tied the knot — after divorcing their husbands. The unidentified women, ages 21 and 26, handed their same-sex marriage affidavit to their local court...
Fans can't keep hands off crotch of Cristiano Ronaldo statue
A Cristiano Ronaldo statue has attracted groups of laughing women due to its huge, shiny bulge. The Juventus superstar's larger-than-life tribute was unveiled at his Pestana CR7 hotel in Funchal,...
Iconic WWE announcer 'Mean' Gene Okerlund dead at 76
Legendary pro-wrestling ringside interviewer “Mean” Gene Okerlund has died, World Wrestling Entertainment announced Wednesday. He was 76. Okerlund was a familiar face and voice for generations of wrestling fanatics, chronicling...
Dow up slightly after rocky start to new year
If the first day of 2019 was any sign, it’s going to be another weird, bumpy year for stocks. The Dow Jones industrial average plunged 399 points early Wednesday over...
NYPD corruption trial ends with cop cleared, de Blasio fundraiser guilty
An ex-hooker’s tawdry tale of sex with an NYPD commander on a private-jet junket to Las Vegas just didn’t fly with jurors — scoring him a stunning acquittal on corruption...
Mourners remember Jessica Starr, meteorologist who killed herself
Jessica Starr, the meteorologist in Detroit who committed suicide last month, leaving behind her husband and two young children, was remembered during a memorial service as a go-getter who left...
Airline says they will honor $16,000 tickets mistakenly sold at bargain price
Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific said Wednesday it would honor first- and business-class tickets from Vietnam to New York that it mistakenly sold online for about $675 — which should...
Antonio Brown treats himself to $20K GOAT ring amid Steelers drama
Retail therapy appears to be the answer for Antonio Brown. As the turmoil continues between the embattled Steelers receiver and his team, the 30-year-old superstar treated himself to a 6.5-carat...
Cops bust sicko who allegedly groped toddler on subway
Police nabbed the ex-con who allegedly groped a 4-year-old girl while she was sitting on a Manhattan-bound subway alongside her mother, authorities said. Kwame Johnson, 42, was arrested Tuesday and...
Wife gives her drunk husband a piggyback ride
After a night of heavy drinking, Waanon Lamnarai tried stumbling into his house around 7 in the morning. Lucky for him, his wife spotted him and decided to be merciful and carry...
Onetime world's oldest woman may have lied about her age
The French woman who died as the world’s oldest may have lied about her age by stealing her mother’s identity to tack on an extra 23 years, a mathematician claims...
UFC fighter suffers freak injury after taking kick to the eyeball
A female UFC fighter is dealing with serious eye damage after she suffered a freak injury during her Saturday bout. Cat Zingano, who was dodging a kick when she was...
Jets' coaching search is getting serious now
The Jets' coaching search is taking the next step Wednesday in Kansas City. The Jets brass is there to interview Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy for their head coaching opening,...
Pompeo wants access to American held in Russia on spying charges
Russia's foreign ministry said it has allowed US diplomats to visit a former Marine who has been held on espionage charges since last week, Russian media reported on Wednesday. Paul...
'F--king rebound' causes Joel Embiid explosion at Ben Simmons
Stay out of the paint, Ben. Sixers star Joel Embiid had a rare flare-up at teammate Ben Simmons in Tuesday's win against the Clippers after an accidental elbow ignited Embiid....
Danica Patrick reflects on 'epic' year with Aaron Rodgers
"Who knows what 2019 will bring .... but I'm ready!"
Ex-teacher may face new charges after contacting foster child she allegedly raped
A former middle school teacher in North Carolina accused of having a sexual relationship with her foster child is facing new charges after allegedly reaching out to the boy again...
Tesla shares tumble after production figures disappoint
Tesla shares skidded as much as 10 percent after the company said it will hand out a $2,000 discount on all cars it sells this year — even as it...
Child dies from apparent allergic reaction to smell of cooking fish
A Brooklyn boy died suddenly after suffering a possible allergic reaction to the smell of cooking fish, police said Tuesday. Camron Jean-Pierre, 11, fell unconscious inside his East 82nd Street...
Former nun-in-training set to make professional porn debut
A former trainee nun is starting her professional porn career off with a bang by signing an exclusive deal with one of the biggest porn companies in the US. Yudi...
FCC to shutter 'most operations' if government shutdown continues
The Federal Communications Commission said it will shut down "most operations" in the middle of the day Thursday if the partial government shutdown continues. "At that time, employees will have...
College football super fan passes away at 20
INDIANAPOLIS — Tyler Trent, a former Purdue University student and college football super fan who inspired many with his battle against cancer, died Tuesday. He was 20 years old. His...
Trump hopes Romney will be a 'team player' after blistering op-ed
President Trump responded to incoming Sen. Mitt Romney, who criticized the president in a blistering opinion piece, by urging the Utah Republican to be a "TEAM player & WIN!" "Here...
Mexican mayor shot dead on his first day in office
The newly sworn-in mayor of a town in Mexico’s southern state of Oaxaca was on his way to his first official meeting at City Hall on Tuesday when he was...
Pompeo discussed Venezuela with Brazil's new right-wing leaders
BRASILIA — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discussed Venezuela with Brazil's new right-wing government on Wednesday in the context of what he termed a joint front against authoritarian regimes...
Indian women defy centuries-old ban by visiting Hindu temple
KOCHI/NEW DELHI – Two women defied a centuries-old ban on entering a Hindu temple in the Indian state of Kerala on Wednesday, sparking rowdy protests and calls for a strike...
Suspect in Manchester stabbings was detained for mental health
LONDON — Police say the sole suspect in the stabbing of three people in the English city of Manchester on New Year's Eve has been detained under Britain's Mental Health...
Drunk driver barrels through restaurant, nearly crushing child
Terrifying video shows a drunk driver crashing into a restaurant in Nantong, China. Two diners suffered minor injuries after the vehicle crashed through the wall of the eatery. Police are...
Fired police chief indicted on rape and incest charges
LIPSCOMB, Ala. — An Alabama police chief who was fired after his arrest on drug charges is now accused of rape and incest. News outlets report that Brian "Scott" Martin...
6 dead after train accident in Denmark
Danish police has confirmed that six people were killed and 16 others injured in the train accident on a bridge linking central Denmark's islands. Police said the passenger train had...
Single $425M Mega Million ticket sold on Long Island
A Mega Millions lottery jackpot ticket worth $425 million was sold on Long Island, according to lottery officials. The New Year’s Day jackpot will be awarded to a lucky lotto...
Rangers skating into New Year with revamped expectations
The Rangers had some calendar year in 2018 — and they’d like to forget most of what has transpired on the ice. It began with the Winter Classic win over...
Unlike Enes Kanter, Knicks vet takes his benching in stride
DENVER — Courtney Lee is behaving like the anti-Enes Kanter. Knicks coach David Fizdale said it appears his early attempt at raising Lee’s minutes are over and the 33-year-old veteran...
What Gettleman must address after dismal Giants season
When it comes to accessing the team, Dave Gettleman believes it is appropriate the head coach talks in public during the season and the offseason belongs to the front office....
Where Enes Kanter stands after heart-to-heart with Knicks GM
DENVER — Enes Kanter said after the Knicks’ eighth straight loss late Tuesday he met with Knicks general manager Scott Perry on New Year’s Eve for a heart-to-heart to express...
St. John's is creating believers -- including John McEnroe
The phone rang. Chris Mullin answered. An old friend shared his plans for Tuesday evening. “I’ll be at the Garden tonight to watch you,” John McEnroe said. Mullin told him...
Yankees bring in Troy Tulowitzki with focus still on Machado
The Yankees should know more about where they stand in the Manny Machado sweepstakes within the next week, but in the meantime, they added another free-agent infielder, agreeing to a...