January 24, 2019
Saquon Barkley one-man show in Pro Bowl dodgeball game
Saquon Barkley was in a familiar situation during the Pro Bowl Skills Challenge – at least for one game. He was great, without a lot of help from his teammates....
Butte doctor admits to sexually assaulting patients
HELENA, Mont. — A longtime Butte physician accused of sexually assaulting several female patients has pleaded guilty. The Helena Independent Record reports Patrick McGree pleaded guilty Thursday to one felony...
Warriors meet with Obama instead of White House visit
In their only trip to Washington this season, the Golden State Warriors decided to meet with former President Barack Obama instead of a traditional visit to the White House. The...
This was not your usual Warriors win
WASHINGTON — Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors saw a weakness and changed their style to exploit it. When the Washington Wizards took the 3-point line away, Curry and...
Celebrity psychic will get Princeton Review founder ex's royalties
She didn’t need a crystal ball to forecast this shortfall. A psychic-to-the-stars hauled her ex-boyfriend to court for refusing to sign over royalties from his Princeton Review test-prep books —...
McDonald's All-American game full of New York, NJ stars
New York City will have multiple representatives in the prestigious McDonald’s All-American game for the first time in nine years. Consensus five-star prospects Cole Anthony and Precious Achiuwa were selected...
Casey Hathaway, missing North Carolina boy, found alive in the woods
A 3-year-old boy who went missing from his grandmother's North Carolina backyard earlier this week was found alive in a heavily wooded area on Thursday night, a report said. Casey...
1 dead, at least 2 seriously injured in New Jersey bus crash
One person was killed and two others were seriously injured in a New Jersey highway crash that involved a bus and three cars, police said. The crash -- which also...
Justin Rose provides glimpse of why he's No. 1
LA JOLLA, Calif. — Justin Rose, the No. 1 ranked player in the world, played like it Thursday in the opening round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines....
Woman allegedly killed by husband was 'afraid' of him: pal
An Upper West Side mom whose philandering hubby is charged with snapping her neck to land her $5 million fortune was terrified of him, her friend testified Thursday in Manhattan...
US Embassy in Venezuela was designed like a fortress
The US Embassy in Caracas was built decades ago as a fortress to withstand terror attacks. The five-story, 100,000-square-foot structure sits atop a hill — and a massive American flag...
Joakim Noah changes story: Knicks partying only during 'dark time'
Joakim Noah wants to set the record straight before he returns to the Garden. The veteran big man’s time with the Knicks came to a merciful end in October, but...
Senate leaders work on compromise after bills to end shutdown fail
Senate leaders on Thursday were trying to come up with a short-term plan to reopen the government as President Trump warned he has “other alternatives” — meaning declaration of a...
Who made Hearst's decision to kill Bryan Singer story?
How high up the Hearst corporate ladder did the alleged decision go to kill a story — intended for Esquire’s December issue — that alleged a series of underage boys...
MGM Resorts considers alternatives outside of merger with Caesars
MGM Resorts announced Thursday that it is considering options for its real estate portfolio that sources say will not include merging it with Caesars Entertainment’s real estate owner, Vici Properties....
Yankees may have to swap approach with proposed MLB rule change
Major League Baseball has proposed going back to a 15-day disabled list and increasing the time optioned players usually must spend in the minor leagues, a person familiar with the...
De Blasio says 7 new NYPD tow teams will help unclog bus lanes
The days of cars clogging city bus lanes are over, Mayor de Blasio vowed Thursday, announcing seven new NYPD tow teams dedicated to clearing the five boroughs’ public-transit thoroughfares. “Too...
BuzzFeed layoffs reignite speculation of potential sale or merger
BuzzFeed CEO Jonah Peretti’s memo outlining a 15 percent staff cut at the company has reignited speculation that the company is prettying itself up for a sale or merger. Among...
Tiger Woods knows he has some catching up to do
LA JOLLA, Calif. — Of late, Tiger Woods and the Torrey Pines South Course have not been a very good mix. For all of the talk about Woods having won...
Man says being attacked by pit bulls is 'like getting eaten alive'
“It's literally like getting eaten alive.” That's the description that North Carolina resident Dontre Davis gave after being asked by a reporter what it was like to be attacked by...
Gannett bloodbath claims as many as 400 jobs
The Gannett bloodbath may have claimed as many as 400 layoff victims nationally on Wednesday, according to one industry estimate. The involuntary layoffs included six more people at The Record...
Elliott Management will likely wage proxy campaign to shake up Arconic
So you want to protect your retirees’ pensions? That could get you into trouble with the state of Delaware. Elliott Management — reeling from the surprise rejection of a $10...
NYPD child abuse squad chief ordered detectives to work 'like Mexicans'
The Bronx head of the NYPD’s Child Abuse Squad is allegedly “abusive” in her own right, ordering detectives to work “like Mexicans” and threatening officers not to snitch, law-enforcement sources...
Former Toys ‘R’ Us execs gearing up for a comeback
A bid to bring Toys ‘R’ Us back from the dead is stirring again. Former executives at the bankrupt toy chain — which liquidated all of its US stores last...
Jon Rahm off to dominant start at Torrey Pines, Tiger eight back
LA JOLLA, Calif. — Jon Rahm was just minutes from putting the finishing touches on one of the most impressive rounds of his young career Thursday and he found himself...
'Rent' star Brandon Victor Dixon weighs in on show's 'moving' message
Brandon Victor Dixon was known primarily as a Broadway actor with a couple of Tony nominations (“Shuffle Along,” “The Color Purple”) to his credit when he was cast as Judas...
Witness says El Chapo had an enemy buried alive
Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman tortured then murdered at least three members of rival cartels in cold blood, including one he had buried alive, a former bodyguard testified Thursday. Isaias Valdez...
David Fizdale couldn't help but laugh when asked about Kanter
Enes Kanter has not stopped voicing his frustrations about a lack of playing time, but David Fizdale is not worried about it becoming a distraction. “What are we gonna do,...
NFL eyes focused on Jets: Will fiery coaching pairing implode or thrive?
MOBILE, Ala. — It is the Florham Park chemistry experiment people around the NFL are watching: What will combining one part Adam Gase and one part Gregg Williams yield? We’ll...
NYT reporter blasted over 'Expose Christian Schools' tweet
A New York Times reporter got criticized for revealing an apparent bias against religious education Thursday, when he asked to talk to people on Twitter about their experiences at Christian...
Ranking the top 10 boy bands of all time
Twenty years after they were larger than life with their 1999 blockbuster “Millennium,” Backstreet Boys are back — all right! — with “DNA,” their ninth studio album, out Friday. Meanwhile,...
Breaking down Cuomo's latest MTA madness
It’s starting to look like Gov. Cuomo’s real MTA agenda is to turn the nation’s largest and most important mass-transit agency into a funhouse Hall of Mirrors. On the Brian...
Why Carranza wants to silence charter schools
Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza opted to use the latest stop on his “listening tour” to offer a lecture — a warning to charter schools to shut up about the failures...
Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro must go
Venezuela’s resistance to the tyrannical rule of Nicolas Maduro has hit a new peak, with hundreds of thousands taking to the streets to demand his exit. He can hold on...
Sugar daddy lifestyle turned deadly when stripper killed pharma exec: prosecutors
A Pennsylvania exotic dancer on trial for murder allegedly shot her wealthy 64-year-old lover in the face after he dumped her, effectively ending her high-flying lifestyle, according to prosecutors. Jennifer...
Woman who slashed fiancé with samurai sword: 'accidents happen'
The former girlfriend of disgraced pol Hiram Monserrate on Thursday tried to offer an innocent explanation for how she wound up slicing up her new flame with a samurai sword...
The LA teachers strike could mean trouble for NYC
After a weeklong walkout, Los Angeles’ 31,000 teachers ended their strike victoriously on Tuesday. The union got everything it wanted — even if it’s anyone’s guess how it will all...
The coverup behind Cuomo’s Superman shtick
Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s . . . SuperGov! Or that’s how Gov. Andrew Cuomo would have us all think of him, anyway — and...
Microsoft’s ‘fake news detector’ is no solution
A new digital scheme is underway to protect Americans from fake news. Microsoft’s NewsGuard, available to Android, iOS and Chrome users, is intended to help people spot unreliable news sites....
Video shows dramatic moment NYPD cops tase gun-wielding man
Dramatic NYPD body cam footage shows cops take down a gun-wielding man in a Manhattan apartment building last month. The altercation took place on Dec. 22 when cops from the...
Prominent 'conversion therapist' leaves movement, comes out as gay
One of the nation's leading gay conversion therapists has come out as gay, and he's looking for a boyfriend. David Matheson, a once-prominent Mormon author and creator of several "ex-gay"...
War veteran who lost leg in Afghanistan helps Colin Powell change flat tire
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell took to Facebook on Thursday to thank a US veteran — who lost his leg in Afghanistan — after the man stopped to help...
Council approves bill allowing de Blasio to raise funds for legal fees
The City Council on Thursday approved a bill that allows Mayor de Blasio to immediately start hitting up donors again to raise $300,000 to settle two-year-old bills from his criminal...
MTA workers got cheated out of millions in pay: suit
It’s not just subway riders getting cheated by the MTA, a new lawsuit claims. Dozens of MTA workers who say they have been cheated out of their pay for years...
Joe Montana is getting into the pot-growing industry
SAN FRANCISCO — Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana, looking to hit pay dirt in the legal marijuana industry, is part of a $75 million investment in a pot operator,...
De Blasio tests his progressive agenda in Washington
WASHINGTON -- Mayor Bill de Blasio roared against the government shutdown at a meeting with mayors in Washington, testing lines before a national audience to position himself as a national...
US plans to start sending some asylum seekers back to Mexico
The Trump administration will begin to force asylum seekers at a California port of entry to turn around at the border and wait in Mexico while their paperwork is processed...
Family of Kalief Browder reaches $3.3M settlement with NYC
The family of Kalief Browder, the young man who killed himself after spending three years in jail on Rikers Island, reached a $3.3 million settlement with New York City on...
MS-13 gang member sentenced to 27 years in prison
A reputed MS-13 gang member nicknamed "Satanico" was sentenced to 27 years behind bars Thursday for his role the 2015 killing of a Long Island teenager. William Castellanos, 22, admitted...
'West Side Story' revival will be more like 'West Side Gory'
Ivo van Hove certainly divides audiences and critics. Champions love the Belgian director’s stylized, ferocious whirling dervish productions. Detractors bristle at all the special effects, gadgets and gizmos. Some gasped...
US pulls some diplomats from Venezuela, vows to keep embassy open
The US has started pulling diplomats out of Venezuela for security reasons, but still reportedly plans to keep the American embassy open. The State Department on Thursday evening ordered non-emergency...
Thief steals more than $1M worth of jewelry from store
It’s a heist made for Hollywood, but it went down in the Big Apple. A thief broke into a Queens jewelry store through the roof early Thursday, and scored more...
Wu-Tang Clan's U-God on group's success: 'I don’t get it'
When Wu-Tang Clan — the Staten Island hip-hop collective boasting a range of rappers including Method Man and Ghostface Killah — takes over Terminal 5 for two shows on Saturday...
Eli and Peyton Manning's nephew is already making waves
There's another Manning that's already getting ready to take his place in the family dynasty. A video of Eli and Peyton Manning's nephew, Arch Manning, posted on Twitter shows the...
Steve Spagnuolo resurfaces as Chiefs defensive coordinator
Steve Spagnuolo is back in the NFL. The former Giants defensive coordinator and interim head coach was officially named to the DC position with the Chiefs on Thursday. Spagnuolo, 59,...
Holocaust survivor who fled Gestapo: 'Fear is a luxury I could not afford'
Hanni Weissenberg sat alone, stone-still, as the Gestapo pounded on the door. On that cold morning in 1943, the German police had all but emptied the building of Jews while...
Baby cheetahs at Metro Richmond Zoo will melt your heart
The Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia has some adorable new additions after mother cheetah Vaila gave birth to seven baby cheetah cubs on Nov. 30, 2018. The septuplets are doing...
Camelot gets a charming update in 'The Kid Who Would Be King'
In “The Kid Who Would Be King,” writer-director Joe Cornish has updated the classic story of Camelot, spinning an allegory for our fractured Brexit and MAGA world.
White House drafting emergency declaration to fund border wall: report
The White House is drafting an emergency declaration to begin construction on a wall along the southern border and has already earmarked over $7 billion in funding, a report said...
Parents accused of splitting tot's tongue with scissors
An Indiana couple faces charges after police say a toddler's tongue was cut down the middle with scissors or a similar object. Holly Cota, 28, and boyfriend Scott Edwards, 33,...
Mother of 7 identified as victim in Florida bank shooting
A mother of seven was identified Thursday as one of the five people killed when a crazed gunman opened fire inside a Florida bank. Ana Piñon-Williams, 38, was working at...
Florida's secretary of state resigns after disturbing blackface photos surface
Florida’s new secretary of state resigned on Thursday, hours after a newspaper revealed photos of him posing in blackface at a Halloween party 14 years ago to mock Hurricane Katrina...
Can Rami Malek swipe 2019's Best Actor Oscar from Christian Bale?
With Tuesday’s announcement of nominees for the 91st Academy Awards, the real race begins. This week, we continue our look at who has the best chances of winning the top...
US swimmer and five-time gold medalist Nathan Adrian has cancer
Nathan Adrian, a five-time Olympic gold medalist with the U.S. swim team, announced Thursday on social media he is battling testicular cancer. Adrian has competed in each of the past...
Jurors shown 'haunting' photos of death tub in Manhattan wife-slay case
Defense lawyers for the philandering hubby charged with snapping his estranged wife’s neck to land her $5 million fortune showed jurors haunting photos of the bathtub where she was discovered....
Crucial Nets guard dealt mystery injury out of nowhere
The Nets’ Spencer Dinwiddie is being evaluated for a right thumb injury. The team confirmed the injury and listed the point guard as questionable for Friday night’s home game against...
Husband tried to get chemical weapon on dark web to murder wife: FBI
A California man is accused of using the dark web in an attempt to procure a chemical weapon to murder his wife, according to federal agents. Charges were filed against...
Lindbergh baby kidnapping case makes bizarre appearance at El Chapo's trial
The trial of this century just collided with the trial of last century. Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman’s defense team grilled a forensic handwriting expert in Brooklyn federal court Thursday --...
Adam Ottavino will make history with Yankees number
It's hard for a storied franchise like the Yankees to still have firsts at this point, but newly signed reliever Adam Ottavino found one. He'll be the first player in...
Maduro orders Venezuelan diplomatic facilities in the US to be closed
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro ordered his country's diplomatic facilities in the US to be closed on Thursday — as a standoff intensified between the socialist leader and the Trump administration...
Ten surprising facts about Ted Bundy
Ted Bundy was one of America's most notorious serial killers, and decades after his death, he is still terrifying innocent people everywhere. With the release of the new documentary "Conversations...
A look back at serial killer Ted Bundy's trial and execution, 30 years later
Ted Bundy, one of America's most infamous serial killers, was executed by electric chair at Florida State Prison 30 years ago, for the murder of 12-year-old Kimberly Leach, on January 24,...
Far-right German lawmakers walk out of Holocaust survivor's speech
Anti-immigrant lawmakers from the Alternative for Germany party walked out of the Bavarian Parliament on Wednesday after a Jewish leader accused the party of playing down Nazi war crimes, NBC...
Woman busted for DUI — of vanilla extract
There was nothing vanilla about this drunk driving arrest. A Connecticut woman was busted this week for getting behind the wheel under the influence of pure vanilla extract, police said....
Trump wanted Hall of Presidents figure to say Americans invented skyscrapers
President Trump reportedly wanted his animatronic figure at Disney World's Hall of Presidents to tell visitors about his real estate career — and that Americans invented the skyscraper. “Then I...
10-year-old proves Tom Brady is a cheater, wins science fair
The science is ironclad: Tom Brady is a cheater, according to a 10-year-old's fair-winning project. Ace Davis, who attends Millcreek Elementary in Lexington, Ky., wanted to do something different for...
Retired NYPD cop loses gun in food hall bathroom
What a pee-brain! A retired NYPD cop lost her handgun during a bathroom break in Midtown, The Post has learned. Kim Sciarrino, 48, was visiting the Urbanspace@Vanderbilt food hall when...
Tim Hardaway Jr. is on the trading block and doesn't want to talk about it
Enes Kanter and Courtney Lee are not the only Knicks on the trading block. Tim Hardaway Jr. also has been made available in trade talks, the New York Times reported...
Cops investigating after former pro surfer's body washes ashore
Police in California are investigating after a former pro surfer's body washed up on a beach. The Santa Barbara Police Department received a call Saturday afternoon that 48-year-old Chris Brown's...
'The Dude' returns! Jeff Bridges hypes new 'Big Lebowski' project — but what is it?
The internet abides. Jeff Bridges shared a 15-second clip to his Twitter Thursday morning showing him in character as The Dude from the Coen Brothers' 1998 cult classic "The Big...
How the Left destroys itself and other commentary
Libertarian: This Is How the Left Destroys Itself Many on the left were quick to declare the initial edited video of the Covington Catholic incident as a “symbol of all...
Thousands of birds found dead in California lake
SALTON CITY, Calif. — Authorities say thousands of migrating birds have died at California’s Salton Sea this month from avian cholera. The California Department of Fish and Game says ducks,...
US student jailed in Japan for 9 months over broken lamp: family
A California college student's night out at a bar in Japan reportedly turned into a nightmare after he broke a lamp -- and got involved in an altercation that has...
Richard Branson's first cruise ship is for adults only
There's no kids allowed on Sir Richard Branson's first cruise ship. The British billionaire recently unveiled his new cruise line, Virgin Voyages. His debut boat, Scarlet Lady, is only open...
Why this 'Mockingbird' star won't make films with famous hubby
LaTanya Richardson Jackson makes Calpurnia a force to be reckoned with in Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird."
Fluffy emotional support dog melts hearts on flight
Now that’s a good dog. One friendly looking emotional support dog has gone viral on social media, after video footage of the large Alaskan Malamute pup regally seated next to...
Old Yankees nemesis quickly rising up their organizational ladder
It’s a good week to be a former nemesis of Mariano Rivera. Edgar Martinez made it into the Hall of Fame on Tuesday — alongside Rivera — and now the...
Elizabeth Warren proposes annual 'wealth tax' on richest Americans
Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts hopes Congress will slap a new annual “wealth tax” on Americans with more than $50 million in assets, according to a report out Thursday....
NYC congestion pricing is this year's toughest issue: Heastie
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said Thursday the toughest issue to settle in this year’s state budget is congestion pricing — the centerpiece of Gov. Cuomo’s plan to boost funding for...
Two male cheerleaders to perform for Rams at Super Bowl
Give me a “G!” Give me a “U!” Give me a “Y!” What’s that spell? Two of the newest members of the Los Angeles Rams’ spirit squad, Quinton Peron and...
Scientists to investigate climate change effects in Indian Ocean
BREMEVERHAVEN, Germany — Scientists prepared Thursday to embark on an unprecedented, years-long mission to explore the Indian Ocean and document changes taking place beneath the waves that could affect billions...
Japan looks to resume commercial whaling in July
TOKYO — Japanese whalers discussed plans Thursday to resume their commercial hunting along the northeastern coast on July 1, for the first time in three decades. Their preparation follows Japan’s...
Volcano in Scotland may have caused prehistoric global warming
A massive volcanic eruption in Scotland on the same scale as the infamous Krakatoa blast may have contributed to prehistoric global warming. Scientists say that global temperatures spiked around 56...
Illegal immigrant charged with murder tried to pawn victim's jewelry: authorities
The man suspected of living in the US illegally whom authorities believe killed four people was charged after he allegedly pawned off jewelry belonging to two of the victims. Wilbur Martinez-Guzman...
Most Americans who earn $90K don't consider themselves rich
Who are America’s rich? “Not me” is the answer from a surprising segment of the population, including many people making six figures and above. Some 87 percent of people who...
Comptroller looking to hand out over $2.5M in unclaimed funds
Comptroller Scott Stringer wants to hand out more than $2.5 million – if he he can find the people owed the money. Stringer on Thursday launched a new campaign to...
Nest security system hacked to show fake nuclear attack alert: family
A California family says their Nest home security system was hacked -- and began blasting an emergency alert saying nuclear missiles from North Korea were headed toward the US. The...
Former Scottish leader Alex Salmond appears in court over sex allegations
Former Scottish leader Alex Salmond, who for years called for the country’s independence, appeared in court Thursday on charges of attempted rape and other sexual offenses, according to reports. Salmond,...
Milkman-style packaging coming to world’s biggest brands
A new shopping platform announced Thursday at the World Economic Forum aims to change the way we buy many brand-name products. Loop, as the platform is called, would do away...
Saquon's Penn State QB has a lot to prove to Giants, NFL this week
MOBILE, Ala. -- Saquon Barkley, during a sensational rookie season, admitted he did not immediately feel comfortable carrying himself as a leader in the locker room. As the youngest player...
John Hickenlooper isn't running for president yet
WASHINGTON - Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper said Thursday that he’s “not quite to that point” of announcing a presidential run, but used a gathering of US mayors in Washington...
Golden retriever saves owner by leading an ambulance to him
This golden retriever lived up to its name, after recently guiding an ambulance to its unconscious owner. One of the rescuers, Jiang Xu, told local news site Pear that a...
United hit with lawsuit over 2018 flight that 'nearly resulted in the loss of life'
A passenger hit United Airlines with a lawsuit accusing it of covering up an incident last year in which his Chicago-to-London flight was forced to make an emergency landing “that...
Senate rejects competing bills to reopen government
The Senate on Thursday failed to pass either a GOP-sponsored bill to reopen the government based on President Trump’s demand for $5.7 billion for his border wall or a competing...
World's worst bank robber spared life sentence for being bad at his job
He may be the UK's worst bank robber – and it worked to his advantage. Terence Cole, 61, was shown mercy this week by a Liverpool Crown Court judge for...
High school student groped staff members while high on LSD: cops
An Ohio high school student was arrested last week after he allegedly groped three staff members and attacked a nurse while high on LSD. The incident occurred on Jan. 16 at...
Pair sentenced for killing mother bear and 'shrieking' newborn cubs
An Alaska man and his son were sentenced Tuesday over the poaching of a black bear mother and her two cubs in their den after they were caught by a nearby research camera. Andrew...
Polite crook carjacks woman in most Canadian crime ever
Canadians really are polite – even their criminals. A gun-wielding, yet apologetic man carjacked a woman in Alberta, CA -- but made sure she had her cell phone, purse, and...
Thousands of students skip class for climate protests in Belgium
BRUSSELS — Thousands of students skipped school for the third week in a row and more than 30,000 swamped the center of Brussels to demand better protection of the world’s...
Man accused of raping incapacitated patient was in a Christian rap duo
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Artificial intelligence is coming for these types of jobs
Robots aren’t replacing everyone, but a quarter of US jobs will be severely disrupted as artificial intelligence accelerates the automation of existing work, according to a new Brookings Institution report....
Tim Hardaway is not happy after Allonzo Trier's oblique Twitter shot
Allonzo Trier sliding into a fan’s direct messages Wednesday on Twitter has the Knicks rookie in hot water. After a 114-110 loss to the Rockets, Trier tried to defend himself...
General Mills recalls flour over salmonella fears
General Mills is recalling several 5-pound bags of its Gold Medal Unbleached Flour for possible salmonella contamination, the company announced Wednesday. The company said it detected salmonella during product sampling....
Ex-White House economic adviser: Trump has to reopen government
The Trump administration’s former top economic adviser and five former Department of Homeland Security chiefs — including President Trump’s ex-chief of staff John Kelly — have joined the growing, bipartisan...
Teen exposed alleged teacher affair after she refused to pay $140 blackmail: records
An alleged sexual relationship between an algebra teacher in Tennessee and a 16-year-old student was exposed by the teen after the female educator refused to pay him $140, records show....
Jamal Adams' hit on Patriots mascot went seriously wrong
Jamal Adams said he wanted to knock the mascot out, and then ... he did it. The Jets' Pro Bowl safety stopped an autograph session Wednesday during the Skills Challenge...
Biden reveals his biggest problem about running for president
WASHINGTON — Former Vice President Joe Biden acknowledged Thursday that “one of my problems, if I ever run for president, is that I like Republicans.” “Bless me, Father, if I...
Dad arrested for smothering 8-month-old son with blankets
Police on Thursday announced the arrest of a Bronx father in connection with the death of his 8-month-old son. Augustin Tinnin's mother returned home March 22 to find her son...
More than half of Americans feel insecure about their teeth
Life may seem tough at times but the average American still laughs eight times a day -- and they’re chuckling over all sorts of things, according to new research. A...
Trump tweets response to Pelosi, vowing 'We will not Cave!'
President Trump tweeted in real time as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was addressing the partial government shutdown during her weekly news conference and declared "We will not Cave!" on the...
NYC schools chancellor fires warning shot at charter schools
Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza warned charter networks to shut up about traditional public schools at a parental meeting alongside Mayor Bill de Blasio on Wednesday night. Carranza told parents they...
Jeff Wilpon uses Yoenis Cespedes as excuse to pass on Harper, Machado
The Mets have their Bryce Harper already. He goes by the name Yoenis Cespedes. In defending the team’s decision not to pursue high-priced gems Bryce Harper and Manny Machado this...
School superintendent faces charges for using own insurance to help sick kid
An Indiana superintendent is facing charges for allegedly using her own insurance to help a sick student, according to officials. Casey Smitherman, who is the head of Elwood Community Schools,...
Fyre Festival exposes insidious problem in tech culture
Silicon Valley has built itself on positive vibes and optimism. But its "don’t worry, be happy" attitude is breeding a dangerous culture — and Fyre Festival is a burning tribute...
PETA sparks outrage by barbecuing 'dog' in mall
Australians are known for loving a barbecue on a hot summer's day, but there was a major exception at a mall in Syndey on Wednesday. As shoppers, including young children,...
All victims in bank shooting were women — who were killed in minutes: cops
The gunman who took over a Florida bank made the five women inside lie down on the lobby floor before shooting them in the back of their heads -- a...
MTA made 'giant mistake' by canceling L train shutdown: board
The MTA is making a “giant mistake” in going over its board members’ heads to implement Gov. Cuomo’s controversial L-train repair plan in the face of intense pushback, one of...
Thinking about your partner can help lower blood pressure: study
Having a stressful day? Try daydreaming about your better half. A new study has found that imagining your partner could keep your blood pressure under control in stressful situations. Researchers...
ESPN host has some serious Carr trouble after criticism of QB
ESPN's Max Kellerman may want to think twice the next time he has something to say about Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr. After Kellerman, a "First Take" host, raised doubts...
The keto diet's stinky secret
It seems like more and more people are jumping on board the keto diet every day. While it may help them lose weight, it also has a less pleasant side...
Finn Balor never doubted he'd be back here, even when WWE did
Finn Balor doesn’t get the outcry over how long it has taken him to again be a main eventer in WWE. Balor became the first Universal champion at SummerSlam in...
Ben Stiller thanks Cuomo for supporting film tax breaks
It was Starstruck and Hutch. The smile on Gov. Andrew Cuomo's face stretched from ear to ear as he and Ben Stiller traded compliments at a Manhattan bill-signing Thursday, where...
Bolton and Pompeo address Venezuelan dictator, continue to support Guaido
National security adviser John Bolton said Thursday that the White House is focused on “disconnecting” Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro from his sources of revenue. "We think consistent with our recognition...
‘Serenity’ is a derivative film noir with a dumb digital twist
Baker Dill (Matthew McConaughey) is a boozehound boat captain barely earning a buck taking ugly American tourists fishing aboard his twin-engine cutter, the Serenity. Karen (Anne Hathaway) is a mysterious...
Hitler's paintings expected to fetch thousands at auction
The three pictures watercolors are little different from wares on sale at flea markets the world over, except for the autograph scratched in the corner: “A. Hitler." And they are...
A look at Ken Griffin's other record-breaking properties around the world
Billionaire hedge funder Ken Griffin smashed real-estate records Wednesday with his $238 million purchase of a New York City penthouse. The 24,000-square-foot apartment is at notoriously secretive luxury condo 220...
Struggling artist robbed, murdered childhood pal for $10K: witness
A struggling New Jersey artist robbed and murdered his childhood friend for $10,000 — “the type of money that somebody would kill for,” according to a star witness who will...
Bodies found weighed down by cement near river were missing activists
Two bodies that washed ashore from a Thailand river in December were the corpses of anti-government activists, police have revealed. The bodies of the two people — known by the...
Bronx man convicted for 1989 murder of mother cleared — 30 years later
Huwe Burton was wrongly convicted of one of the worst crimes imaginable — fatally stabbing his mom for drug money, then stripping her body naked to make it look as...
Off-duty female cop killed during accidental shooting: police
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis police officer accidentally shot and killed a colleague early Thursday, authorities said. Exactly how the shooting unfolded remains unclear. It happened around 1 a.m....
Third victim in deadly Brooklyn hammer attack dies
The third victim in the hammer attack at a Chinese restaurant in Brooklyn has died, police sources said Thursday. Tsz Mat Pun, 50, the manager at Sheepshead Bay’s Seaport Buffet...
Maduro ally threatens to cut power to US Embassy in Venezuela
Nice embassy … be a shame if something were to happen to it. That’s the message loyalists of Venezuelan "president" Nicolas Maduro are sending to US diplomats now that President...
Ocasio-Cortez is again the only Dem to oppose bill to reopen government
WASHINGTON — She’s going it alone — again. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Thursday morning was again the only Democrat to vote against a bill to reopen the Department of Homeland...
Urologist mistakenly removes kidney from the wrong patient
A Massachusetts urologist removed a kidney from the wrong patient after mistakenly reading the CT scan of another man with the same name — who had the same type of...
Dodgers pick outfielder who isn't Bryce Harper as Mets miss out
It appears the Dodgers are out on Bryce Harper, and the Mets are officially out on A.J. Pollock. Pollock, among the top free-agent outfielders, has agreed to a deal pending...
Shocking moment man attacks family in fit of road rage
Frightening new video captures the moment a crazed man climbed atop a California family's car and tried to punch out the windshield during an apparent fit of road rage. Veneranda...
Death toll mounts in Venezuela amid anti-government unrest
At least a dozen people have been killed by gunfire in Venezuela, where dictator Nicolas Maduro and opposition leader Juan Guaido both claim to be chief of state amid a...
China using gene-edited diseased monkeys for 'monstrous' tests
Five monkeys cloned from a single monkey with genes edited to cause "diseases" have been born in China. The highly controversial experiment is the first step to creating a diseased...
Pelosi: State of the Union address is 'so unimportant' for Americans
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday she was happy that President Trump agreed to postpone his State of the Union address until after the government reopened — saying the speech...
Bill Belichick's son got in then-ESPN analyst's face over Patriots rip
A team with five Super Bowl titles and the greatest quarterback and greatest coach of all time has no business acting like it's a 16-seed in the NCAA Tournament. But...
Mystery of murdered woman deepens as gas station video is believed to be last to show her alive
Police in Texas are asking for help tracking down a suspect who killed a woman with a history of mental health issues last seen wandering near a gas station in...
NBA gender reveal leaves some confused
This gender-reveal announcement was a real slam dunk. A New Jersey couple decided to brighten up an NBA game Wednesday in Philadelphia by revealing the gender of their forthcoming child...
Amazon unveils self-driving delivery robot
It’s always exciting keeping tabs on Amazon because there’s no telling what the company is going to get into next. Whether it’s delivery drones or cashier-less grocery stores, the company...
Iranian journalist released after 10 days in US jail
A well-known Iranian TV newscaster has been released after being detained for 10 days by US authorities. Marzieh Hashemi, 59, was held for days as a material witness in an...
Uber passenger whispers 'We're gonna die' as he grabs steering wheel from driver
An allegedly drunk passenger attempted to grab the steering wheel mid-ride during a trip with Uber. Fortunately, the driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and safely pulled...
NFL's curious silence on Saints-Rams disaster is getting louder
The fire is still burning from the blown call in the NFC Championship, and everyone is spouting about the pass interference that wasn't in the closing minutes of regulation in...
Michael Cohen subpoenaed to testify before Senate panel
The Senate Intelligence Committee has subpoenaed Michael Cohen, President Trump’s former lawyer, to appear before the panel next month, Cohen attorney Lanny Davis said Thursday. Cohen has expressed the same...
United sued for failing to protect teen from creep doctor who groped her
More than a year after a physician admitted to sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl aboard a United flight from Seattle to Newark, a new lawsuit accuses the airline of failing...
Trump questions why Cohen hired former Clinton lawyer
President Trump noted that his former lawyer Michael Cohen hired Lanny Davis, a longtime associate of Bill and Hillary Clinton, to represent him, asking, "Gee, how did that happen?" "So...
Kim Jong Un waiting with 'patience' for second summit with Trump
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered preparations for a second summit with President Donald Trump, saying he'll "wait with patience and in good faith"...
Wilbur Ross asks why furloughed workers aren't taking out loans
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said Thursday that he doesn't understand why federal workers are turning to food banks during the government shutdown when they could take out loans. “Well I...
These are the real workplace 'perks' employees are prioritizing
As the modern workplace continues to evolve, so do the expectations of today's workforce. According to new research, “fun” perks like nap pods, ping-pong tables and dog-friendly offices take a...
Sean Payton rumors grow as Cowboys won't commit to Jason Garrett
Jason Garrett can't feel secure about his future until he signs a new contract. The Saints might not be able to, either. Even though Garrett just led Dallas to its...
Browns' porno gaffe was the quiet peak of their dysfunction
Technology gaffes for the Cleveland Browns go back long before their ill-fated attempt to grab then-Bengals quarterback AJ McCarron in 2017. As detailed in a damning ESPN report on the long-suffering...
Student accused of calling in fake bomb threat to stop parents from visiting
A student allegedly phoned in a bomb threat hoax on his parents’ easyJet flight to stop them from visiting him. The flight, which was carrying 159 passengers from Lyon to...
Majority of Americans blame shutdown on Trump: poll
President Trump bears the majority of the blame for the partial government shutdown over his demand for $5.7 billion for a wall on the southern border, a poll released Thursday...
Native American activist Nathan Phillips says he forgives 'MAGA' teen
Native American activist Nathan Phillips, whose face-off with a Kentucky Catholic school student was caught in a controversial viral video, said in a new interview that he forgives the 16-year-old....
Is Ronda Rousey on her way out of the WWE?
Ronda Rousey's WWE end could be near. According to Wrestling News Observer, it is believed the former UFC bantamweight champ is stepping away from the wrestling organization after April's WrestleMania...
Declassified documents reveal the Pentagon investigated UFOs
Newly declassified documents from the Pentagon revealed the Department of Defense funded projects that investigated UFOs, wormholes, alternate dimensions and a host of other subjects that are often the topics...
New Yorkers divided on congestion pricing: polls
New York City voters and suburbanites are sharply divided on congestion pricing, according to a poll released Thursday. Fifty-four percent of voters in the five boroughs supported charging motorists a...
Amanda Knox sought millions in damages from Italy — what she got was not even close
Italy was ordered on Thursday to pay Amanda Knox just over $20,000 after a court found her rights were violated when she wasn't given an interpreter or access to a...
MTA board pushes off vote on fare and toll hikes
The MTA board delayed a vote on a potential fare hike Thursday, as some members suggested the agency tie any future increases to how well it performs. The plan to...
Man terrorized Iraqi family, said 'Trump will handle it': deputies
A Florida man has been accused of terrorizing his Iraqi neighbors by breaking into their home before threatening that “Trump will handle it" if he couldn’t get them to leave...
Celebrity DJ accuses Ezekiel Elliott of starting Las Vegas altercation
What happens in Vegas usually goes straight to TMZ. Cowboys star Ezekiel Elliott is at the center of an alleged altercation with celebrity DJ Franzen following an evening out in...
Allonzo Trier fires back at 'dumb ass' Knicks fan in private message
Allonzo Trier, on the offensive, wasn't settling for just torching the Rockets. The Knicks rookie had the best game of his career Wednesday in an otherwise demoralizing 114-110 loss to...
The 'rosé all day' movement is stalled by government shutdown
Rosé all day? More like rosé delay. Thanks to the government shutdown, shipments of everyone’s favorite summer elixir are stalled ahead of peak season, according to Wine Spectator. The shutdown...
You can now buy these snotty, virus-infested tissues for $80
Editor's note: The Vaev Tissue was discovered to be a hoax. Mekki Leeper has admitted to fabricating "an absurd alternative medicine company" to fool the public. This tissue is straight...
Accused Florida bank shooter was 'fascinated with death': ex-girlfriend
The gunman who killed five people in a Florida bank had no intention of robbing it — but was “fascinated with death” and was out for blood, police and an...
John McEnroe can't stop talking about naked Rafael Nadal
TMI, John. TMI. John McEnroe went to a weird place in his on-court interview with Rafael Nadal, discussing the Spaniard’s naked body with everyone at Rod Laver Arena. After Nadal...
Native American activist Nathan Phillips has a criminal record
Native American activist Nathan Phillips, whose confrontation with a Kentucky high school student went viral last week, has a criminal record, including assault and escape from prison, according to a...
Hero saves baby tumbling down escalator
A 9-month-old baby in a walker got loose in a mall in Wuxi, China, and headed straight for the escalators. Fortunately, a nearby soldier spotted the infant and was able to...
This 90-year-old climbs mountains like it’s nothing
This 90-year-old is still at his peak. Enzo Appiano first scaled the “frightening” Alps surrounding his native Turin, Italy, in 1948 — and he has no intention of stopping until...
90-year-old climbs mountains like it’s nothing
While other retirees sit around, this 90-year-old is climbing mountains. “The mountain is the main purpose of my life,” Enzo Appiano told The Post. The active nonagenarian swims, hikes and...
Lottery winner will use money to feed hungry Dominicans
RALEIGH, N.C. — A chef who cooked for President Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama says he will use his winnings in a North Carolina lottery game to feed...
US Open champ Osaka reaches Australian Open finals
U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka has reached back-to-back major finals with a 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 victory over Karolina Pliskova in the Australian Open semifinals. The 21-year-old Osaka will play another...
Drunken man took the wrong Lyft to the wrong home: cops
CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine — Police in Maine say a drunken man took the wrong Lyft and tried to get into a house he mistakenly thought was his home. Cape Elizabeth...
FBI reportedly probing shooting deaths of Texas mom, daughters
The FBI is probing the fatal shootings of a mother and her two daughters who were discovered in a Texas residence earlier this month, according to the sheriff’s office. The...
Kenny Atkinson is growing right along with his Nets players
During the Nets’ sudden and surprising transformation into one of the hottest teams in the NBA, they’ve gone from second-half collapses to comeback kids. It’s partly due to players maturing,...
Elderly man in icy driveway fatally run over by own car
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — Fire officials say a 75-year-old Connecticut man was killed when his own car slid down his icy driveway and rolled onto him. Middletown South Fire District Chief...
Barclays Center starting to buzz as surging Nets suddenly matter
Can a team and a fan base truly grow in Brooklyn? The Nets’ recent surge back into NBA relevance and playoff contention not only has translated into an uptick at...
Lyft driver helps rescue toddler wandering outside in cold
WORCESTER, Mass. — Police say a Lyft driver helped rescue a 2-year-old girl who was found wandering outside in below-freezing temperatures in Massachusetts. Authorities say the driver spotted the girl...
Petra Kvitova ousts Colorado's unseeded hopeful in Aussie Open semis
MELBOURNE, Australia — Two years ago, Petra Kvitova missed the Australian Open, just weeks after her racket-holding left hand was stabbed by an intruder at her home in the Czech...
Mom charged after infant drinks meth-laced breast milk
BANGOR, Maine — Police have charged a Maine mother after her 7-month-old child ingested methamphetamine through breast milk. Authorities say 20-year-old Alyssa Murch, of Bangor, is facing charges of felony...
Oladipo injury gives Nets' D'Angelo Russell an All-Star shot
The Nets' D’Angelo Russell came into Wednesday on an All-Star-level roll. And now, with Indiana’s Victor Oladipo going down with a right knee injury that the Pacers are calling “serious,” Russell...
Watch: Crazed cyclist flips out on Uber driver, jumps on his car
An unhinged cyclist shattered a Manhattan Uber driver’s windshields, then slugged him in the face with a bike lock before jumping on top of his car and screaming, police said....
Ref explains the ejection that bewildered David Fizdale
It was not the kind of epic, “take that for data" rant he went off on when he was coaching the Grizzlies during the 2017 NBA playoffs -- but Knicks...
Jennie-O to donate $25K in reward money to Jayme Closs
BARRON, Wis. — Turkey products company Jennie-O says it will donate the $25,000 it had offered in reward money for information leading to Jayme Closs directly to the 13-year-old girl....
Joni Ernst says she was sexually assaulted by a friend in college
Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst said on Wednesday that she was sexually assaulted by a friend in college — an admission she made a day after it was revealed she accused...