February 11, 2019
'Evil' Nebraska star sent me video of my own rape: ex-girlfriend
A star football player for the University of Nebraska is facing "revenge porn" charges in connection with a video that he allegedly sent to his ex-girlfriend — which showed her...
De Blasio heading to New Hampshire amid rumblings of 2020 run
Mayor Bill de Blasio presidential tease tour turned up a notch Monday as he announced plans to travel to the early presidential primary state of New Hampshire. De Blasio is...
Russell Westbrook sets record and has triple-double company
OKLAHOMA CITY — Chalk up another triple-double record for Russell Westbrook. Westbrook set an NBA record with his 10th straight triple-double, Paul George scored 47 points, and the Oklahoma City...
Trump blasts Beto O’Rourke, stands by wall at Texas rally
President Trump kicked off his first rally of 2019 standing by the government shutdown, declaring border walls work and taking shots at potential 2020 rival Beto O’Rourke. Trump wasted no...
Fairfax accuser says ex-Duke player Corey Maggette raped her in college
One of the women accusing Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax of rape said she was also sexually assaulted by former NBA player Corey Maggette, according to a report published Monday...
15-month-old girl among the five shot dead on Texas property
A 15-month-old baby girl was among the five people found fatally shot on a Texas property Monday, authorities said. Polk County Sheriff's deputies identified the victims found inside or near...
'Speculative' building is creeping back into the market
A specter is stalking the city’s commercial real estate market — the specter of spec. Constructing offices without pre-signed tenants, known as “speculative” building, has long been the bane of...
Tech giants moving to Park Ave. space with 'epic views'
For a profitable, New York-based tech unicorn valued at more than $1.4 billion and boasting more than $300 million in annual revenue, an expansion from an 18,000-square-foot home to a...
How this NYC company created the perfect environment for blind workers
Josue Romero Diaz loves his job. So does Opal Young. And Manny Martinez and Collin Watt and — although I didn’t ask each one individually — so too do the...
Nets get hearts broken after going toe-to-toe with Raptors
TORONTO — The last time the Nets had come to Canada, they suffered a hammering. But on Monday — after D’Angelo Russell’s last-ditch corner 3 fell off the rim —...
Rikers inmate who says she was raped by guards wins $500K settlement
A female inmate who sued the city, saying she was raped by two Rikers Island jail guards, won a $500,000 settlement, according to court documents. The woman — who filed...
Border Patrol agents save family from Rio Grande attempting to flee Mexico
Border Patrol agents rescued a family trying to enter Texas by crossing the Rio Grande, saving adults and several children from the river. Photos taken from the Mexican side of...
You can now place legal bets on the Oscars in New Jersey
Film buffs may be able to pay for their Oscar party this year courtesy of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. In a historic first for the country, the...
Beto slams Trump's border wall in competing El Paso rally
Beto O'Rourke blasted President Trump's fight for a border wall and touted the safety of his hometown of El Paso at a rally there Monday -- less than half a...
Toy sellers skeptical of Toys 'R' Us execs' comeback plan
Toys ‘R’ Us is making a comeback — but not everyone wants to play. Former senior executives of the bankrupt retailer are trying to revive Toys ‘R’ Us and Babies...
Why Rangers may think twice about Adam McQuaid trade
The two goals that Adam McQuaid has scored over the past four games have been a nice bonus for the Rangers, but nothing compared to what the veteran defenseman has...
Navy sailor busted for allegedly firing M4 rifle in Bronx park
A US Navy sailor allegedly used a Bronx park for target practice — opening fire with his M4 rifle in the middle of the day with a pal in tow,...
Gannett refused takeover fearing rival's financial backing
Newspaper giant Gannett, which rejected a $1.4 billion takeover offer from its cost-cutting rival MNG, said it believes MNG lacked adequate funding for the deal. Gannett said its suitor’s executives...
Didi Gregorius takes key step forward in Tommy John rehab
TAMPA — They were hardly the strong throws Didi Gregorius is accustomed to making, but the shortstop — rehabbing from offseason Tommy John surgery — made some light tosses across...
Knicks set franchise record for futility
CLEVELAND — Maybe the Knicks won’t win again until Kevin Durant arrives. The main characters were different but the worst kind of history was made by the Knicks at Quicken...
NYCHA welcomes HUD official with rare cleanup before arrival
If only NYCHA worked this hard to impress its actual residents. Public housing crews swooped in to gussy up the Bronx’s Patterson Houses ahead of regional HUD administrator Lynne Patton’s...
Authorities seize $600K worth of fentanyl disguised as oxycodone
New York authorities seized 20,000 highly potent fentanyl pills that were disguised as bootleg oxycodone in Manhattan and the Bronx earlier this month. The blue tablets, with a street value...
Tentative deal to avoid shutdown includes little money for border wall
Republican and Democratic lawmakers in Washington reached a tentative deal Monday to avoid another government shutdown — a pact that includes only one-quarter of President Trump’s requested funding for a...
Cuomo to meet with Trump over tax law changes
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is meeting President Trump at the White House Tuesday to discuss how changes in the federal tax code are hurting New York, the governor announced Monday. Speaking...
David Quinn is getting the Jimmy Vesey response he hoped for
David Quinn has sent the message to Jimmy Vesey in different ways, but now he’s getting the desired result. Last month, it was by scratching the Rangers left wing for...
Good Samaritan killed trying to help crash victim on expressway
A good Samaritan was killed by a hit-and-run driver in the Bronx on Monday when he witnessed an accident and got out of his car to help, police said. Jaquan...
Jurors in 'wife-killer' case see tub where banker-mom was found dead
Manhattan jurors were shown gruesome crime scene photos Monday of the blood-tinted bath water in the tub where UBS banker Shele Danishefsky was found dead in 2009. Her estranged husband,...
George Zimmerman gets kicked off Bumble — again
The dating app Bumble ousted George Zimmerman from its platform on Monday after the disgraced neighborhood watchman was discovered trolling for dates. A profile for the Florida man who fatally...
Trump is chipping away at Obama's remade federal courts
"President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans are remaking the federal courts in their own image,” declared NPR’s Nina Totenberg recently. Others agree: The administration’s lower-court selections will change America “for...
Ex-White House aide who wrote critical book sues Trump
A former White House aide who penned a critical book about the Trump administration is suing President Trump — claiming that he is using the campaign organization to silence ex-employees....
Son indicted for allegedly slashing mom's throat over fortune
The Tribeca man suspected of slitting his mom’s throat in a fight over his deceased dad’s will was indicted Monday on second-degree murder and other charges, sources said. Jared Eng,...
This is not 'protecting Roe'
So much for all those claims that the Reproductive Health Act merely codified Roe v. Wade into New York law: The RHA just forced Queens prosecutors to drop fetal-homicide charges...
Getting to a budget deal -- maybe
Negotiators announced Monday night that they had an “agreement in principle” on border-enforcement funding that can avoid another federal shutdown. Keep your fingers crossed. Talks had stalled over late Democratic...
Pelosi & Co. flinch from truly confronting anti-Semitism
It took hours of strong prodding by other Democrats, but Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other House leaders finally condemned “anti-Semitic tropes and prejudicial accusations” by Rep. Ilhan Omar. But instead...
New York's blessing on infanticide
There were two victims in the horrific attack earlier this month on Jennifer Irigoyen in New York City. But the state’s law recognizes only one of them. Anthony Hobson allegedly...
How Jeff McNeil is embracing life as a Mets outfielder
PORT ST. LUCIE — Jeff McNeil went from starting second baseman to utility infielder to part-time outfielder all during one offseason with the Mets. The 26-year-old McNeil scrapped to reach...
De Blasio considering 'hardship' exemptions to congestion pricing
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday that he's ready to support "hardship" exemptions to congestion pricing — including for farmers. “Would you consider a waiver here for hardship for upstate...
A third of Americans think blackface for Halloween is OK: survey
When it comes to wearing blackface, roughly one in three Americans believe it's "always or sometimes" acceptable — as long as it's part of a Halloween costume, according to a...
Luis Severino isn't sure what to believe after ALDS pitch-tipping fiasco
TAMPA — It’s been just over four months since Luis Severino was rocked for six runs in just three innings in a Game 3 loss to the Red Sox in...
Luxury NYC apartments tied to $2.4B Venezuelan 'boligarchs' currency scam
As Venezuela spirals deeper into crisis, US prosecutors have tied seven luxury Manhattan apartments to a $2.4 billion currency-exchange scam involving the South American country’s “boligarchs” and its embattled socialist...
Why Ilhan Omar won't pay for peddling bigotry
Ilhan Omar can’t seem to help herself when it comes to anti-Semitism. The question is: What are leading Democrats and Never Trumpers, who’ve repeatedly accused the White House of empowering...
Why repeal of the individual mandate hasn't (yet) brought ObamaCare's death spiral
As you file your tax returns this year, you will be asked whether or not you had health insurance during 2018. If your answer is “No,” you could be subject...
It took $22 million to prove NFL conspiracy theory
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Eric Reid has signed a three-year contract worth more than $22 million with the Carolina Panthers, a deal the safety believes is additional proof that NFL owners...
WWE star Paige on sex tape humiliation: 'I don’t wish that for anyone'
She was once one of the biggest stars in the pro wrestling business, but by 2017, she had become depressed and nearly suicidal. She locked herself away from the public...
Worker dies after falling into vat of sulfuric acid
"Fooling around on the job is a job for fools." This ominous message was reportedly displayed outside a manufacturing building in Michigan — where a worker died Saturday after falling...
Trainer found dead with dog bites after missed obedience class: cops
A 66-year-old dog trainer's body was discovered in her backyard covered in bite marks, according to authorities. Police said the victim, identified as Elaine Richman, was found dead Friday morning...
'The World's Best' racked up serious frequent flyer mileage for acts
It takes more than a village to pull together an episode of “The World’s Best.” CBS’ new talent competition series, hosted by James Corden, features acts from around the world...
Phil Murphy wants Amazon to consider moving HQ2 to Newark
Gov. Phil Murphy wants Amazon to know that New Jersey is still open for business following reports that the online retail giant was having second thoughts about coming to New...
Mom fatally beat toddler for not eating or listening to her: cops
The New Jersey mother accused of killing her toddler son told police she beat her boy because he wouldn't eat or listen to her, according to court documents filed Monday....
Investor to challenge Zayo Group after Blackstone bid nixed
A Bill Ackman protégé is angling to fight Zayo Group Holdings after the company rejected a $6 billion-plus offer in the last few days from the Blackstone Group, sources told...
How to be a better friend to someone with a chronic illness
Pain and sickness were an everyday reality for Eva Hagberg Fisher. A brain mass and hemorrhage in February 2013 triggered months of suffering. Then, in September 2015, she was diagnosed...
Kimbrel? Keuchel? No reason Mets can't make one more big move
Just because Brodie Van Wagenen’s first Mets spring training officially starts Tuesday, that doesn’t mean his first Hot Stove season must end. Consider this one more plea to take an...
Eating ultraprocessed foods increases your risk of early death: study
Those chips you've been snacking on may actually be killing you. There is a 14 percent risk of early death with every 10 percent increase in proportions of ultraprocessed foods...
Frat suspended after video of 'kidnapped' pledge surfaces
A California fraternity was suspended after a video surfaced purportedly showing a student gagged and bound to a table, according to reports. Sacramento State's order to Delta Chi on Friday...
Why a retired NYPD cop lobbied to rename a street in 'Fort Apache'
When two pairs of Bronx cops traded assignments on the afternoon of Feb. 14, 1984, no one could have imagined how fateful the decision would be. Patrolman Thomas Ruotolo was...
Corey Johnson calls on Ruben Diaz Sr. to resign after anti-gay remarks
Council Speaker Corey Johnson said Monday that Bronx Councilman Ruben Diaz Sr. should step down for making an inflammatory remark about the gay community. “I think he should resign. It’s...
J.R. Smith's brother in court for allegedly assaulting bouncer
The baby brother of bad boy Cleveland Cavaliers forward and former Knick J.R. Smith appeared in Manhattan court Monday for slugging a bouncer at an Upper East Side club. Jamahl...
Dogs on the catwalk! Pups take NY Fashion Week
Lela Rose's fall 2019 collection was doggone cute!
Video games can make kids smarter — but not how you think
Your kids are pros at fighting Fortnite zombies. Question is: What’s happening to their brains in real life? While some critics slam video games for turning young minds to mush,...
Gym teacher fired for playing 'Fortnite' with his students
Game over! A Brooklyn gym teacher with a case of “Fortnite” fever recruited teammates for the wildly popular video game in his own classroom — until the Department of Education...
Still no verdict in El Chapo trial as jurors get grumpy
Jurors in the trial of drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman were showing signs of discord Monday afternoon as they wrapped their fifth day of deliberations without reaching a verdict....
Bobcat chases squirrel across Florida family's screened-in pool
Michelle Kloese, of Punta Gorda, Florida, had a front-row seat and captured the action on her phone and shared it to Facebook with the caption “woke up to a bobcat...
Four of Justin Fairfax's political staffers resign
Two government staffers and two employees of Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax's political action committee have stepped down since two women accused him of sexual assault, according to a report on...
NYC's top restaurants could suffer due to pork drought
New York foodies could be left squealing for their favorite smoked pork delicacies, if a legendary Virginia smokehouse is forced to close. Sam Wallace Edwards III’s nearly century old Edwards...
Son of Redskins coach Jay Gruden arrested for public drunkenness
Jack Gruden, son of Redskins coach Jay Gruden and a video assistant for the team, was arrested in the early hours of Saturday morning and charged with being drunk in...
Why Zack Britton's wife stepped in over contract name confusion
TAMPA — Most players show up to spring training with a new pitch or a new approach at the plate. Zack Britton showed up to his first spring training as...
Apartment where HQ Trivia CEO died of overdose is up for rent
The Nolita apartment where HQ Trivia CEO Colin Kroll was found dead of a drug overdose is now available to rent for $8,895 per month, according to a StreetEasy listing....
Watch as man releases a giant rat inside McDonald’s
Stomach-churning video shows a man letting a large rat loose in a New Jersey McDonald's — and diners not lovin' it. The 42-second footage posted on Facebook last week by...
Bezos committed 'double standard' in coverage of Covington students: lawyer
The attorney for the Covington Catholic High School student involved in a Washington, DC, run-in with a Native American elder accused billionaire Jeff Bezos of a “double standard” between his...
House Dems ask about providing feminine hygiene products in offices
WASHINGTON - Three Democratic lawmakers have asked House administrators to clarify whether government funds can be used to buy feminine hygiene products for their offices. Reps. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-N.Y.),...
Rabies a concern after bats invaded Pacers-Clippers game
The bat that caused a delay during Thursday's Pacers-Clippers matchup in Indianapolis might yet still be causing problems. The Indiana State Department of Health announced that anyone in Bankers Life...
Northam has only himself to blame
Conservative: Northam Has Only Himself To Blame In his first print interview (with The Washington Post) since what National Review’s Jim Geraghty calls his “flaming dumpster of a press conference,”...
Five people found shot dead inside Texas home
Five people were found shot dead in a home in Texas on Monday, authorities said. Polk County Sheriff's Deputies rushed to the home in the Livingston area around 10:30 a.m....
We lose, baseball loses and now we hope Kyler Murray doesn't lose
The pity, of course, is that he has to choose at all. If only real life were as simple as high school, you know? Even in an era of specialized...
Ohio woman lives with IUD floating in abdomen for 11 years
In late 2007, Melinda Nichols of Chillicothe, Ohio, decided she had delivered her last child. She’d already tried the pill and a form of the Depo-Provera shot without success. So,...
Antarctic search closes in on world-famous explorer's shipwreck
An ambitious expedition to locate explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ship Endurance is closing in on the Antarctic wreck site. Endurance, which was lost in an ice floe off Antarctica more...
76ers don't want Ben Simmons anywhere near Magic Johnson
If Ben Simmons wants to learn Magic Johnson's secrets, the 76ers guard will have to do it in secret. Though the Lakers vice president and Hall of Fame point guard said...
Spies tried to sabotage critics of Israeli spyware tech
LONDON — When mysterious operatives lured two cybersecurity researchers to meetings at luxury hotels over the past two months, it was an apparent bid to discredit their research about an...
Christian school teacher whose spouse caught her with teen in bed sentenced
A former Christian school teacher whose husband caught her in bed with a student was sentenced to prison, according to officials. Andrea Nicole Baber, who taught at Logos Christian Academy,...
City Council vows to crack down on parking placard abuses
If Mayor Bill de Blasio won't crack down on parking placard abuses, then the City Council will. The council on Wednesday plans to unveil a package of five bills to...
Westminster dog show 2019
The annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show takes place in New York, NY.
Passengers scream as plane aborts landing due to strong winds
A passenger filmed the moment that high winds caused a British Airways flight to abort its landing at Heathrow Airport in London, England. Winds of up to 70 mph were...
Trump's approval rating rises to 52 percent, highest since 2017
President Trump's approval rating has reached 52 percent, according to a new poll released Monday, his highest level since shortly after his inauguration in 2017. The Rasmussen daily presidential tracking...
Cuomo bashes Diaz Sr.'s anti-gay comments
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday that Bronx City Councilman Ruben Diaz Sr. deserves to be punished for making controversial anti-gay remarks. Diaz has claimed that the council is "controlled by...
Humans have a 'huge effect' on Earth's animal death rate: study
Humans have survived hundreds of thousands of years thanks to our advanced intelligence — and our steadfast capacity for cruelty. We have had a “disproportionately huge effect” on animal populations,...
Would you pay $1,600 a month to live in this Manhattan studio?
Looking for a room of your own in Manhattan? Prepare to empty your wallet and Marie Kondo your belongings. This studio apartment in Chelsea goes for $1,600 a month and...
Teen kickboxing champion died from 'fluke' kick to heart
A kickboxing champion died after a "fluke" kick to the heart sent him into cardiac arrest, a medical inquest heard. Scott Marsden, 14, started groaning and losing color in his...
Ilhan Omar apologizes for anti-Semitic tweets, says she's 'standing strong'
Rep. Ilhan Omar on Monday tweeted out an apology for posts a day earlier that were condemned as anti-Semitic — and will apparently face no further punishment from party leaders....
Giants fill out coaching staff with hires from Eagles, Rutgers
Pat Shurmur filled two vacancies on his coaching staff Monday by adding two defensive assistants, hiring Mike Dawson to coach the Giants’ outside linebackers and Henry Baker as the assistant...
Russia prepping for US cyberattack by turning off entire internet
Russia is shutting off its internet as part of a dramatic test to help it defend against devastating cyberattacks. The experiment is part of preparations for a potential cyberwar with...
World famous chefs keep dying under mysterious circumstances
Australian chef-to-the-stars Justin Bull seemed to have everything to live for, just like the other celebrity chefs he followed whose deaths police said had “no suspicious circumstances.” Like Jeremy Strode,...
Justin Verlander trashes MLB's 'broken' free-agent system
With major league spring training on the horizon, the free-agent market is still flooded with players looking to find a home — including the two biggest names in Bryce Harper...
‘Ghost apples’ appear in frozen orchard
Freezing rain this week caused an icy spectacle to form at an orchid near Sparta, Michigan: so-called “ghost apples.” Local resident Andrew Sietsema first spotted the odd phenomenon while pruning...
Deer takes late-night swim to avoid being eaten by mountain lion
Sometimes the only way out is in - the pool! Rachel Wong, from Glendale, California, said she and her husband suspected someone might have trespassed in their backyard overnight after...
Man high on cocaine killed friend he thought was robber: cops
A Milwaukee man who admitted that he “wigs out and gets paranoid” when high on cocaine fatally shot his friend after mistaking him for someone he thought was about to...
'50 Shades' real estate listing includes sex dungeon among amenities
A real estate listing for an upscale suburban Philadelphia home that includes a sex basement straight out of the “Fifty Shades of Grey” book and film series has gone viral...
Cosmic dust survives massive red supernova explosion
All we are is cosmic dust in the wind. When dying red giant stars throw off material, dust particles form; those particles are later destroyed by supernova blast waves, which...
Cows wander into Chinese supermarket to grab a snack
Well, that isn’t something you see every day. Supermarket customers in China were in for a surprise when a small herd of cattle wandered into the store and started munching...
Students go wild at school as Denver teachers strike over pay
A crush of rowdy students turned the hallways of a Denver high school into a dance party on Monday — as teachers in the city went on strike for the first...
Why is the El Chapo jury taking so long?
Jurors in the Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman trial must decide the fate of Mexico's most notorious drug lord — but first, they have some homework to do. The panel of...
Kamala Harris supports legalizing marijuana, says she 'did inhale' in college
Declaring that “we need more joy," Sen. Kamala Harris on Monday said it is high time for the legalization of marijuana on the federal level — as she acknowledged that...
Nasty snowstorm set to ruin Tuesday's commute
A nasty winter storm is coming to the Big Apple — and will hit just in time for Tuesday’s morning commute. The storm moving in from the south could dump...
With everything up for grabs, the Premier League might be better than ever
The title chase, the fight for the top four and the relegation battle are all to be decided during the Premier League's final 12 games.
Raptors rescue Jeremy Lin in fun playoff move
Jeremy Lin is headed to a contender for the first time in his career. The former Knicks and Nets guard plans to sign with the Toronto Raptors after finalizing a...
Katy Perry’s shoes pulled after 'blackface' backlash
Dear fashion people: Please stop trying to make "blackface" happen. First it was Prada. Then Gucci. Now, pop star Katy Perry (who, yes, is apparently a fashion designer) is in...
Kevin Knox is disturbed by some Knicks fans
CLEVELAND — As the Knicks face the prospect of setting the franchise record for most consecutive losses at 17 in Monday’s "Zion Bowl" against the Cavaliers, rookie Kevin Knox is...
Abby Hornacek is going through a big career change, too
Abby Hornacek didn't have a tough time transitioning from sports to the lifestyle genre upon joining Fox Nation earlier this month. As the daughter of former Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek...
Kareem Hunt gets another NFL chance
One of the more lovable teams in football is taking on one of the more loathsome players in football. The Browns have signed Kareem Hunt, the running back who was...
Justin Fairfax put on leave by law firm in wake of sex assault allegations
Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax of Virginia has been put on leave by his law firm as it investigates sexual assault charges against him, according to a report. Washington, DC-based Morrison...
Guggenheim protesters angered by museum's OxyContin ties
Protests erupted at the Guggenheim in New York City over the museum’s ties to OxyContin. The anti-opioid demonstrations came just as the Massachusetts attorney general implicated the Sackler family —...
Young girl's rape leads Sierra Leone to declare national emergency
The president of Sierra Leone has declared a national emergency after a 5-year-old girl was left paralyzed from the waist down after being savagely raped. The child had her spine...
Kevin Durant explains his blowup at media, which felt good
Kevin Durant is blaming local media for his impending free agency becoming a national story. In explaining last week's tirade at a postgame press conference, the Warriors forward said he...
Teen arrested for grabbing control of plane during Alaska flight
BETHEL, Alaska — A 16-year-old boy was arrested after he briefly took control of a small plane during a short commercial flight over western Alaska, authorities said. The teen was...
Giants bust is one of the first breakout stars of AAF
A pair of headphones led to Damontre Moore's exit from the Giants. Maybe his making some noise will bring him back to the NFL. Moore, a 2013 third-round Giants pick...
iPhone sales in China reportedly tanked 20 percent last quarter
Apple’s iPhone sales in China fell 20 percent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2018, while sales for smartphones made by home-grown rival Huawei soared by 23 percent, data from...
'Game of Thrones' creator reveals fan favorite's off-screen death
Character deaths are a dime a dozen on "Game of Thrones" — the show literally has a slogan of “all men must die.” Even so, showrunner David Benioff has just...
Will Smith's 'Aladdin' genie faces Twitter backlash
Looks like Twitter users want Will Smith to put his genie back in the bottle. During the Grammys, Disney unveiled its first trailer for director Guy Ritchie's live-action "Aladdin" --...
Snowboarder dies after jump at Colorado ski resort
A 20-year-old snowboarder died after attempting a jump at a ski resort in a Colorado, authorities said. Tyler Hamm, of Snowmass Village, was identified Monday as the snowboarder who was...
Eldery woman struck, dragged by MTA bus in Manhattan
An elderly woman was struck and dragged by a city bus in Manhattan on Monday morning, authorities said. The 70-year-old victim was in the crosswalk on Second Avenue, walking from...
Kyler Murray makes his decision
Kyler Murray has made his choice. The Heisman winner tweeted Monday that he will be playing football over baseball, making him an intriguing quarterback prospect in April's draft. The Oklahoma...
These disappointing TV shows may not see another fall season
The networks have given early renewals to freshman series including “God Friended Me,” “Magnum P.I.,” “The Neighborhood” and “FBI” (CBS) and “New Amsterdam” and “A Million Little Things” on NBC...
Upstate lawmakers: We'll take Amazon HQ2 if NYC doesn't want it
Upstate lawmakers sent a message to their downstate colleagues on Monday: If you don't want Amazon, we'll take it. “It is apparent the obstacles in New York City are going...
This creepy robot uses bionic eyes to draw people from sight
FALMOUTH, England - Can robots be creative? British gallery owner Aidan Meller hopes to go some way towards answering that question with Ai-Da, who her makers say will be able...
Grammys 2019 ratings were up amid Obama, Gaga buzz
With America’s dwindling attention span — not to mention appetite — for televised awards shows, Sunday night’s 2019 Grammy Awards, hosted by a radiant Alicia Keys, did not embarrass itself....
Pelosi, top Dems condemn Rep. Ilhan Omar over 'anti-Semitic' tweets
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other top House Democrats condemned anti-Semitism Monday and called on freshman Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar to apologize for tweets that many viewed as anti-Semitic. “Anti-Semitism...
Police threaten to shove snake down suspect's mouth and pants in shocking footage
Footage has been released that shows police in Nduga Regency, Indonesia, using a live snake to torture a terrified man suspected of stealing mobile phones. Authorities have apologized for the incident,...
7-year-old athletic freak can't stop going viral
Brace yourself, Rudolph Ingram is coming. The 7-year-old kid known as “Blaze” from Tampa Bay is the scariest thing on the internet right now — no joke. It’s been six...
Trump's 'beard' claims he helped cover up Marla Maples affair
WASHINGTON — A former architect says he acted as President Trump's “beard” decades ago when he was dating Marla Maples in Atlantic City, while still married. “The only time we...
Our road trip through Mexico became a living hell
The morning of our trip I was woken by my phone beeping. Seven people had been shot dead in a public bar in Mexico the night before in the town...
Teen jumps to her death after posting chilling Snapchat video
A 16-year-old girl jumped to her death from a fifth-floor parking garage at a Connecticut mall — just moments after posting a video of herself on Snapchat, cops and friends...
Mike Tyson smokes huge joint at weed festival
Boxing legend Mike Tyson continues to revel in the marijuana industry, now being pictured smoking a foot-long joint. The former heavyweight world champion is the proud owner of a 40-acre...
Free government cash makes people happy, jobs are a different story
Getting money from the government with no strings attached made Finnish people happier, but it didn’t improve their chances of getting a job. Those are the results of a study...
Mets did everything outside the box — will it blow up in their face?
When Brodie Van Wagenen took the path less taken, going from agent to general manager, worries arose about how members of his former and current worlds would enact business with...
Mom walked around son's university trying to get him a date
Well, at least you get to have already met his mother. Police at a university in Maryland responded to reports of a woman in her 50s who approached students with...
1 killed, another critically injured in 6-car Bronx crash: cops
A man was killed and a city correction officer gravely injured in a six-car chain-reaction crash in The Bronx early Monday, authorities said. The accident happened at around 1:15 a.m....
'SVU' star Mariska Hargitay takes a loss on her UWS townhouse
Actress Mariska Hargitay, best known for her work in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," is in contract to sell her Upper West Side townhouse. Hargitay and her husband, "Younger"...
Hungary scraps income tax for mothers who have at least 4 kids
Hungary has scrapped personal income tax for mothers of four or more children and added a slew of other family-friendly benefits in hopes of sparking a baby boom. "We need...
'Catastrophic' insect extinction could threaten humanity: study
Plunging insects numbers threaten to trigger a "catastrophic" global environmental collapse that could spell the end for humanity, a shocking study has found. More than four in ten bug species...
Newspaper cartoon pulled for hidden 'go f--k yourself' message to Trump
A Pennsylvania newspaper dumped syndicated cartoon "Non Sequitur" because it contained a message telling President Trump to go "f--- yourself." The cartoon ran Sunday in the Butler Eagle and the...
How Generation X is the most financially wrecked generation
Reality bites. While millennials garner much of the negative press around financial issues — they live with their parents because they can’t get jobs! They spend all their money on...
Cuomo's approval rating reaches all-time low: poll
Voters turned sour on New York politicians in February — with Gov. Andrew Cuomo registering his lowest popularity rating since becoming the state’s chief executive in 2011, a new poll...
Hit-and-run suspect poses with damaged car after plowing into woman
Police in Wilmington, North Carolina, are searching for a woman they believe was driving a car that struck a pedestrian on the side of the road before driving away. The...
Accused Pittsburgh synagogue shooter pleads not guilty to new charges
The anti-Semite accused of gunning down 11 worshippers at a Pittsburgh synagogue pleaded not guilty in federal court Monday to a slew of additional counts — but his lawyer said...
A Magic Johnson-Ben Simmons mentorship could be perfect and real weird
Magic Johnson is up to mentor Ben Simmons — if the NBA allows it. The Lakers vice president was in attendance for Los Angeles' 143-120 blowout loss to the 76ers...
ESPN wins battle for rising NBA Twitter star
The NBA is a social media league with all kinds of Twitter drama. So it makes sense that when reporters make career decisions, there is a Twitter factor. NBA sideline...
Trump to sign executive order launching artificial intelligence initiative
President Trump later Monday is expected to sign an executive order instructing the federal government to prioritize and dedicate resources to artificial intelligence, the White House said. The initiative, titled...
Julian Edelman breaks PED silence with confusing account
Julian Edelman is apologetic but vague. He teeters toward an admission of ... something ... then clams up. He is somehow both sorry and defensive. The Super Bowl LIII MVP...
Hubble telescope spots insane storms on Uranus, Neptune
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope shared new photos of Neptune and Uranus, revealing some of the latest mysteries plaguing the ice giant planets. The pictures released Thursday pleased space enthusiasts who...
Hero pit bull saves family by escaping home, alerting cops to gas leak
A hero pit bull with a nose for peril saved her family by breaking out of her Westchester home and alerting cops to a gas leak, according to reports. The...
Giants make unique Bryce Harper pitch — with some help from Steve Kerr
The Giants' approach to signing Bryce Harper appears to be different than most. The team has no interest in the 10-year, $350 million offers that Harper's agent, Scott Boras, reportedly...
Woman poisoned husband to be with killer inmate: cops
A Missouri woman used antifreeze to fatally poison her husband and then set their home on fire with his body still inside so she could marry a convicted murderer serving...
Denver teachers to strike over pay dispute
Denver teachers say they will strike Monday after failing to win an agreement on pay. Both sides met Saturday in a final attempt to reach a new contract after over...
Patrick Church unveils boy brides at New York Fashion Week
"Romance isn't dead,” declares British-bred designer Patrick Church. For his Fall/Winter 2019 unisex collection titled “Dearly Beloved” — which was unveiled on Saturday night in Chelsea — he paired off...
Mom charged with killing toddler son decades after he disappeared
A mother whose 3-year-old son disappeared from a swap meet in Nevada in 1986 was charged with murdering the toddler, according to reports. Amy Elizabeth Fleming, 60, of Dania Beach,...
Man arrested for projecting porn onto his garage door
It's drive-in porn. Antonio Smallwood, 41, of Virginia was busted last week for allegedly projecting a porn flick on the front of his garage door for his neighbors to see,...
Virginia lawmaker backs off impeachment effort against Justin Fairfax
A Virginia lawmaker is backing off plans to file impeachment papers against Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, who has been accused by two women of sexual assault, saying "additional conversations" are...
Northam: I 'overreacted' in initial apology for racist photos
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said he initially "overreacted" when he apologized for a racist photo on his 1984 medical school yearbook page and claimed he later took a "step back"...
Kendall Jenner lights up Twitter after LeBron stare
"Find someone who looks at you the way Kendall Jenner looks at LeBron," tweeted one user.
Phil Mickelson was briefly 'fuming' when flawless round was stopped
Phil Mickelson understood Paul Casey's thinking, but that didn't mean he was ready to halt his spectacular round. Mickelson and Casey — the final group at the Pebble Peach Pro-Am...
Dog and baby love to hold hands
Hugo, a 2-year-old French bulldog/Boston terrier cross, reportedly fell in love with his owner's new baby, Max, from the moment they met. Now, five months later, the two are best friends...
Long Island school district under fire over racist photo collage
A Long Island school district has come under fire after teachers at a mostly minority middle school displayed a photo collage that included images of two nooses marked “back to...
Werewolf Boy has a full face of hair at age 13
Meet the Werewolf Boy of India. Lalit Patidar, a 13-year-old in Ratlam, India, suffers from hypertrichosis, an extremely rare congenital disorder that causes excessive hair growth on his face. Watch...
Jussie Smollett's neighbors cast doubt on his attack story
Chicago police said Sunday that Smollett has yet to turn over data from his cell phone to verify that he was on the phone with his music manager when he...
Trump still considering an executive order to fund wall
Ahead of a rally Monday in El Paso, Texas, to boost support for his proposed border wall, President Trump signaled that he is still mulling an executive order to fund...
Rep. Ilhan Omar slammed yet again for 'anti-Semitic' tweets
Rep. Ilhan Omar, who once stirred outrage by claiming, “Israel has hypnotized the world,” came under fire again Sunday by claiming that a pro-Israel lobby pays off American politicians. Lawmakers...
Knicks are one loss away from making worst possible history
Quicken Loans Arena hosted a raft of big playoff games across the past four years. Now it will stage the “Zion Bowl’’ when the Knicks invade Cleveland for Monday’s encounter...
Why the Nets' recent woes need to end — and fast
The pendulum was always going to swing back the other way. The streak of 19 wins in 24 games wasn’t sustainable, especially when the injuries hit. Regression was going to...
Police arrest man who stole taxicab, took it for a joyride
A man took a taxicab for a joyride in Lower Manhattan early Sunday after the driver left the vehicle unattended, cops said. Police responded to a call from a 57-year-old...
Jets quarterback castoff starts AAF career with four-TD night
As one former Jets quarterback struggled, another made quite an impression in his Alliance of American Football debut. John Wolford, who was in Jets camp this summer before being cut...
Chris Mullin isn't the only college coach who needs a strong finish
This isn’t necessarily about coaches who could soon wind up on the unemployment line. It’s about a group that needs to finish strong to assure its members of not having...
How time with Yankees has 'prepared' Justin Wilson for Mets
PORT ST. LUCIE — Justin Wilson would like to believe his experience pitching for the other New York team has prepared him for the Mets. “Clearly both teams in New...
Brother of Bezos' mistress reportedly leaked racy texts to National Enquirer
The person who gave the National Enquirer Jeff Bezos' steamy sexts was the brother of the Amazon billionaire’s mistress, a report said Sunday. It was not known how Lauren Sanchez’s...
Barclays Center making its case to be Islanders' playoff home
If the Islanders end up having to play postseason games at Barclays Center, this weekend’s victories over the Avalanche and Wild in front of spirited crowds offer some hope for...
Best and worst moments from Grammy Awards 2019
After a one-year stint in New York, the Recording Academy returned to Los Angeles’ Staples Center for Grammys 2019, the 61st annual edition of music’s biggest night. Still, the Big...
Jennifer Lopez's Motown tribute was a Grammys 2019 low point
Stevie Wonder. Lionel Richie. Gladys Knight. Those are just a few of the Motown legends who are, ahem, alive and could have been a part of the 2019 Grammys’ 60th...
Top chefs pairing up for new East and West Village venues
Two sets of co-chefs are getting their acts together for new restaurants, one in the West Village and the second in the East Village. Ryan Lory and Adam Bordonaro, former...