May 1, 2019
Man arrested for repeatedly raping girl at wife's Bronx daycare center
May 1, 2019 | 11:49pmA man was arrested for allegedly raping a young girl who attended his wife’s Bronx daycare center, police said. Alberto Hernandez, 60, allegedly perpetrated the sick sex attacks over the...
Failed subway bomber could get break at sentencing
May 1, 2019 | 11:44pmThe leader of a foiled attempt to carry out a massive suicide bombing in New York City's subways in 2009 deserves "extraordinary" credit for the last decade he's spent cooperating...
6-year-old boy hit, killed by school bus in Maine
May 1, 2019 | 11:41pmRUMFORD, Maine — Police say a 6-year-old boy crossing a Rumford street on his bicycle was killed by a school bus. Police Chief Stacy Carter says the boy had rode...
Reds OF making enemy of Mets fans with constant mocking
May 1, 2019 | 11:27pmJesse Winker is quickly trying to become a villain at Citi Field. The Reds left fielder has closed out both wins against the Mets this week by bidding the fans...
Assistant claimed Arizona coach Sean Miller paid DeAndre Ayton $10K per month
May 1, 2019 | 11:21pmAn assistant basketball coach at the University of Arizona told a recruiter for a professional sports agent in June 2017 that Wildcats head coach Sean Miller had "bought" the services...
Joe Biden says Attorney General William Barr should resign
May 1, 2019 | 11:15pmJoe Biden on Wednesday joined the chorus of Democrats calling on Attorney General William Barr to resign. The former vice president and 2020 presidential contender told reporters Barr had lost...
Canelo Alvarez has come a long way since 2018 drug ban
May 1, 2019 | 11:02pmLAS VEGAS — What a difference a year makes. It seems like a distant memory that the annual Cinco de Mayo fight weekend in Sin City was basically canceled last...
'The Mueller Report' is officially a best-seller
May 1, 2019 | 10:59pm"The Mueller Report" is now officially a best-seller. A published edition of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into alleged ties between Russian officials and Donald Trump's presidential campaign sold just...
Why Daniel Jacobs' team is wary of judges for Canelo Alvarez bout
May 1, 2019 | 10:50pmLAS VEGAS — Team Jacobs said Tuesday it wants a “spotlight” shined on the three judges scoring Saturday night’s middleweight championship fight between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez of Mexico and Brooklyn’s...
Facebook may implement privacy oversight committee in FTC deal
May 1, 2019 | 10:41pmFacebook may soon have a federally approved privacy official and an “independent” privacy oversight committee to deal with the company’s handling of user info, according to a report.
Corey Kluber breaks his arm in Indians' loss: 'It looked ugly'
May 1, 2019 | 10:32pmMIAMI — Cleveland ace Corey Kluber broke his right forearm when he was hit by a line drive during the Indians' 4-2 loss to the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night....
Suit-wearing teen 'stabber' remanded to jail at arraignment
May 1, 2019 | 10:29pmThe teen murder suspect who surrendered wearing a prom-like tux will have his next dance in jail. David Lopez, 17, was remanded on Wednesday night at his Brooklyn criminal court...
Barr exposed the rampant desperation of Trump's foes
May 1, 2019 | 10:26pmThe same Senate Democrats on the Judiciary Committee who tried to assassinate the character of Judge Brett Kavanaugh last year pulled the same stunt on Bill Barr — with the...
'The Simpsons' producer sends Cuomo a DVD, invites him to meet cast after upstate NY dis
May 1, 2019 | 10:24pm"The Simpsons" wants the last laugh in its feud with Gov. Cuomo. Two days after Cuomo said he’d never seen a single episode of the nearly 30-year-old cartoon classic, the...
Richard Carranza slams parents who question admissions changes
May 1, 2019 | 10:24pmSchools Chancellor Richard Carranza vowed Wednesday to remake admissions to the city’s specialized high schools to enroll more black and Latino students — and got hearty cheers from nearly every...
Red Sox starting to make their move
May 1, 2019 | 10:21pmBOSTON — Michael Chavis has only played one homestand in Fenway Park and he's already seen enough crazy bounces for an entire career. The rookie second baseman earned a single...
Mets waste Jacob deGrom's gem as Edwin Diaz blows it again
May 1, 2019 | 10:16pmThis was more familiar to the Mets and their fans. It was, in fact, very 2018. Jacob deGrom piled up zeroes, received no run support and the bullpen blew the...
Lindsey Graham drops F-bomb on live television
May 1, 2019 | 10:14pmWhere’s a redaction when you need one? Senate Judiciary Chairman Lindsey Graham accidentally dropped an F-bomb during the nationally televised hearing, while giving a little-too-faithful reading of a Mueller report...
Why a healthy jobs report could give Wall Street anxiety
May 1, 2019 | 10:11pmI’ll go out on a limb and predict that Friday’s employment report for April is going to be strong. Maybe even very strong. I will go even further out on...
Trump slams 2020 Dems as 'lunatics,' claims Barr did 'fantastic' job
May 1, 2019 | 10:00pmPresident Trump said Wednesday that Attorney General William Barr did a "fantastic" job testifying in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee -- and accused the three 2020 Democratic hopefuls who...
Vice will no longer honor parts of controversial ads blacklist
May 1, 2019 | 9:57pmVice is whitewashing parts of its ads blacklist. For years it’s been common practice for ad agencies, trying to avoid controversy, to list certain editorial topics that they don’t want...
State Senate unanimously approves school bus safety bill
May 1, 2019 | 9:56pmThe state Senate unanimously approved legislation Wednesday to crack down on New Yorkers who recklessly pass stopped school buses. The bill, likely to pass the Assembly and receive Gov. Cuomo’s...
How Jason Day tries to stay one step ahead of the pain
May 1, 2019 | 9:56pmCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jason Day wants to repeat what he did a year ago, which is win the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow. What he doesn’t want is a...
Robin Lehner's miscue puts Islanders on brink of elimination
May 1, 2019 | 9:55pmRALEIGH, N.C. — There has been a lot of talk over the past few days about luck, about the randomness of postseason results, about dealing with twists of fate. If...
Here's what New Yorkers think about the Impossible Burger
May 1, 2019 | 9:54pmImpossible Burgers may be hard to find these days, but not everyone is crying over the shortage. In fact, many fast food consumers are completely oblivious to the suddenly popular...
Southampton residents clash with Native Americans over huge monuments
May 1, 2019 | 9:49pmThe Shinnecock Indian Nation is trying to show the leaders of tony Southampton that hedgerows for billionaires aren’t the only tall things that can go up on the East End.
CNN’s ratings drop coincides with release of Mueller report
May 1, 2019 | 9:41pmCNN’s prime-time ratings plunged 26% in April — the cable news network’s worst month for total viewers since October 2015, according to Nielsen Media Research. The network suffered a 41%...
Genovese 'made' man cops to loansharking, gambling scheme
May 1, 2019 | 9:23pmA "made" man in the Genovese crime family and four alleged associates copped to a slew of illegal scams that paid “tribute” to the mob, police said Wednesday. The group...
Mets' answer to pitching dilemma isn't who you think
May 1, 2019 | 9:19pmWell, on the bright side, Edwin Diaz still hasn’t blown a save in a Mets uniform. If the closer doesn’t quickly move on from his two consecutive blown games, however,...
Scientology cruise ship quarantined over confirmed case of measles
May 1, 2019 | 9:07pmA crew member aboard a cruise ship used by the Church of Scientology tested positive for measles, causing the vessel’s occupants to be quarantined in the Caribbean since Monday, a...
Browns can't get enough of Kareem Hunt's redemption tour
May 1, 2019 | 8:51pmKareem Hunt's redemption tour is quietly underway. Nearly half a year after a sickening video emerged showcasing Hunt pushing and kicking a woman in a Cleveland hotel, the newly minted...
CC Sabathia gets a fan visit from K-9 squad
May 1, 2019 | 8:38pmPHOENIX — Apparently the local sheriff’s office has added another duty for its trained dogs: Autograph sniffing. Two sheriffs and a bomb-sniffing dog entered the Yankees’ clubhouse Wednesday morning before...
James Dolan sued over high salary, excessive time with his band
May 1, 2019 | 8:24pmMadison Square Garden CEO James Dolan is paying himself way too much money for a job he’s barely doing, a lawsuit filed on behalf of his shareholders claims. The Knicks...
Man convicted in kidnapping, murder of Menachem Stark gets 15 years
May 1, 2019 | 8:23pmOne of the men convicted for his role in the fatally botched kidnapping of a notorious Brooklyn landlord wept in court Wednesday as he apologized to the victim's family before...
DJ LeMahieu 'pretty sore,' but 'really close' to Yankees return
May 1, 2019 | 8:21pmPHOENIX — DJ LeMahieu ran on the field and did some agility work before the Yankees' 3-2 loss to the Diamondbacks on Wednesday at Chase Field and didn’t appear to...
Millennials' most absurd dating dealbreakers
May 1, 2019 | 8:21pmNew Yorkers have always had their sticking points when it comes to dating — God forbid “the one” lives in Staten Island. But these days, the relationship dealbreakers are countless....
City's 'worst landlord' sued by tenants over Bronx horror house
May 1, 2019 | 8:17pmResidents of 919 Prospect Ave. in The Bronx, which then-Public Advocate Tish James labeled “the worst building in the Bronx” in 2016, are suing landlord Seth Miller a second time.
Apartment wars are breaking out over stroller traffic jams
May 1, 2019 | 8:09pmTyler Moore has a wife, two daughters, two strollers, a wagon, a scooter, a mini balance bike — and a small, walk-up apartment in Astoria. “It’s a big stress,” the...
Ex-QB Chris Simms sells Greenwich home for under ask
May 1, 2019 | 8:02pmChris Simms — a former NFL quarterback and current NBC "Football Night in America" analyst, and son of former Giants quarterback Phil Simms — and his wife, Danielle, have sold...
Julian Schnabel’s ex wants $39K/month for townhouse
May 1, 2019 | 7:58pmArtist Julian Schnabel’s ex-wife, clothing and textile designer Olatz Lopez Garmendia, is listing her newly renovated townhouse at 38 King St. as a $39,000-a-month rental. She bought the 20-foot-wide home...
Duplex owned by Argentina’s richest man asks $2.75M
May 1, 2019 | 7:46pmAn Upper East Side duplex that was formerly owned by the late Argentine oil and gas mogul Carlos Bulgheroni is on the market for $2.75 million. At the time of...
Life without leading d-man an ongoing Islanders challenge
May 1, 2019 | 7:43pmRALEIGH, N.C. — It’s a big hole to fill, on the ice and in the locker room. So the Islanders continued to attempt to make up for the loss of...
A famed ballet dancer’s Midtown aerie is for sale
May 1, 2019 | 7:42pmThis duplex at 860 United Nations Plaza was once the home to the world-famous ballet dancer Sono Osato, who passed away in 2018 at age 99, and her husband, developer...
Alleged UNC Charlotte shooter reportedly inspired by Sandy Hook
May 1, 2019 | 7:37pmThe ex-student accused of shooting up the University of North Carolina-Charlotte was inspired by the Sandy Hook massacre, according to a report. Trystan Terrell, 22, fully confessed to cops, telling...
Plane makes emergency landing on Staten Island field
May 1, 2019 | 7:34pmA small plane carrying a Geico ad banner made an emergency landing in a Staten Island park due to rough weather, cops said. The pilot safely landed his single-engine aircraft...
'Jeopardy!'s James Holzhauer claims 20th straight win with $1.5M tally
May 1, 2019 | 7:31pmIt's lucky No. 20 for "Jeopardy" champion James Holzauer. On Wednesday night, the professional gambler notched his 20th straight victory on the popular game show, earning $101,682 and bringing his...
Left or right, Trump-haters need to admit that he may well win again
May 1, 2019 | 7:30pmI’ve had the same conversation over the past couple of weeks with acquaintances and friends across the political spectrum. They include conservatives and Republicans, both Trump-skeptical and Trump-enthusiastic, and Democrats...
This new green 'right' is nothing but a gift to trial lawyers
May 1, 2019 | 7:24pmNew York’s Legislature this week approved a poorly wrought proposal to insert an environmental rights section into the state Constitution, the so-called “Green Amendment.” To be adopted, the bill will...
Eli Manning hasn't seen anything like Daniel Jones before
May 1, 2019 | 7:23pmThe answer is: never. Eli Manning has taken every ride imaginable as he enters his 16th season with the Giants, but what comes next is a brand-new attraction that might...
Feds make arrests in multimillion-dollar fake concert scam
May 1, 2019 | 7:14pmFour men -- including one with a history of fraud schemes and an ex-con on parole -- were busted Wednesday in a multimillion-dollar plot to dupe investors into bankrolling concert...
Furious Boone booted as Yankees' trip ends in whimper
May 1, 2019 | 7:11pmPHOENIX — There isn’t an East Coast team in baseball that would scoff at winning six of nine games on a road trip that opened in California and ended in...
Democrats' questions to Barr made them look like fools
May 1, 2019 | 7:11pmIn the battle unfolding in Congress between the Democrats and Attorney General William Barr, I’m on the side of the US Constitution. That means defending not only Barr but also...
Trump to file restraining orders preventing banks from complying with House probes
May 1, 2019 | 7:03pmPresident Donald Trump is expected to file for restraining orders against Deutsche Bank and Capital One by this Friday to prevent the banks from complying with Congressional subpoenas to turn...
We're 24 years apart and crazy in love
May 1, 2019 | 7:00pmAfter city planner Lorena Matarrita started a new job a few years ago, her boss casually asked about a photograph she had on her desk. “That’s your dad, right?” he...
Cuomo's hilarious claim to not know a lobbyist when he sees one
May 1, 2019 | 6:54pmWas Gov. Andrew Cuomo trying to get laughs by pleading ignorance about just who is a lobbyist, or just laughing at the public? The gov was dodging a question in...
Venezuela's fight for freedom
May 1, 2019 | 6:50pmVenezuelans took to the streets by the thousands again Wednesday in response to rightful President Juan Guaidó’s call for an uprising to remove hopelessly corrupt Nicolás Maduro from power. But...
Judge nixes Lyft's challenge to minimum wage driving rule
May 1, 2019 | 6:46pmA Manhattan Supreme Court judge rejected ride-hail giant Lyft's challenge to city rules that effectively set a minimum wage for New York's for-hire drivers.
Dems' pathetic posturing at Barr hearing wasted everyone's time
May 1, 2019 | 6:46pmDemocrats spent Wednesday’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing trying to pin some serious wrongdoing on Attorney General William Barr, or at least on President Trump — and completely struck out. Much...
Mark Duplass dishes on new docuseries about comedians with Asperger's
May 1, 2019 | 6:41pmMark Duplass wasn’t sure, initially, that he’d be able to make his new docuseries “On Tour with Asperger’s Are Us” because it wasn’t about a murder. “If you’re watching a...
Kentucky Derby 2019 favorite Omaha Beach scratched in stunner
May 1, 2019 | 6:40pmLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Suddenly, the 145th Kentucky Derby is wide open. Favorite Omaha Beach was scratched because of a breathing problem Wednesday night, leaving a pair of Hall of Famers...
Student killed at UNC Charlotte tackled shooter in final heroic act
May 1, 2019 | 6:30pmA student killed in the University of North Carolina-Charlotte shooting is being hailed as a hero for leaping in front of the gunman in an attempt to stop him. Riley...
Ex-school chief sues over being outed as 'mystery pooper'
May 1, 2019 | 6:24pmThe ex-New Jersey superintendent outed as the school's "mystery pooper" may have defecated on campus grounds -- but law enforcement were the ones that leaked, he claims in a new...
Contractor accused of pocketing over $150K from Bimbo Bakeries
May 1, 2019 | 6:19pmA Pennsylvania contractor is accused of stealing over $150K from baked goods company Bimbo Bakeries, according to Lehighvalleylive.com.
Former Colt mocks 'yuppies' after ESPN slams his 'Monday Night Football' dream
May 1, 2019 | 6:18pm"Monday Night Football" could have landed a Colt -- just not the one it craved. As ESPN drew up a Hail Mary to land Peyton Manning, there was former Indianapolis...
AG William Barr refusing to testify before House
May 1, 2019 | 6:16pmWASHINGTON - Attorney General William Barr plans to skip his second day of Congressional testimony before the Democrat-led House Judiciary Committee, Chairman Jerrold Nadler confirmed. “Although we have worked around...
Judge gives John Sampson another 5 years — but no more jail time
May 1, 2019 | 6:08pmPolitician-turned-inmate John Sampson was sentenced Wednesday to another five years prison for embezzling public funds, in what was hopefully the final chapter of his protracted 2013 corruption case. Sampson declined...
Sentencing postponed for man who fatally mowed down DJ Jinx
May 1, 2019 | 6:07pmSentencing was postponed Wednesday for the man who admitted to fatally mowing down Brooklyn's DJ Jinx — after a judge learned the creep was recently arrested for molesting a 13-year-old...
Don't call it quits if your spouse isn't as horny as you: expert
May 1, 2019 | 5:58pmWhat happens when a couple’s libido levels don’t match? That’s the question at the heart of new show “State of the Union.” Premiering May 6 at 10 p.m. (Sundance TV),...
'Married at First Sight' has its first virgin cast member
May 1, 2019 | 5:52pmIt seems like just yesterday that Season 8 of "Married at First Sight" saw a 50% success rate after relationship experts matched up eight strangers from the Philadelphia area to...
This may be Marshawn Lynch's shortest retirement ever
May 1, 2019 | 5:45pmCould Marshawn Lynch be back with the silver and black? After rampant speculation that Lynch would retire, now the NFL Network's Steve Wyche reports that the running back -- who...
Robert Kraft must appear at his next court hearing: judge
May 1, 2019 | 5:41pmThe Florida judge in the Robert Kraft sexual massage case said Wednesday he'll be treated like any other defendant -- which means he must show his face in court at...
New 'Game of Thrones' photos tease pivotal moments from Episode 4
May 1, 2019 | 5:28pmThe aftermath of the Battle of Winterfell is anything but pretty, as newly released photos from "Game of Thrones" Episode 4 reveal. The living have to clean up after the...
Prominent professor says grandson called N-word at elementary school
May 1, 2019 | 5:15pmA prominent Georgetown University professor claims his 6-year-old grandson was called the N-word and threatened with a gun at his school in Washington, DC. The incident, involving Michael Eric Dyson’s...
Dire learning: Rich parents 'freaking out' as college admissions probe widens
May 1, 2019 | 5:12pmProsecutors are targeting more parents in the nationwide admissions scam — and now wealthy families with ties to the scheme's mastermind are freaking out and lawyering up, according to a...
Wall Street spending big to protect against hacking: report
May 1, 2019 | 5:09pmWall Street’s biggest companies are pumping more cash into cybersecurity, as the industry’s brass openly frets that hackers are the next major threat to the financial system. Financial middlemen like...
Stanford student's family paid $6.5M in college admissions scam: report
May 1, 2019 | 4:59pmThe daughter of a billionaire pharmaceutical tycoon was identified Thursday as the young woman whose family paid $6.5 million just to get her into Stanford University. Yusi Zhao — also...
Tiger Woods' ghost is now inescapable
May 1, 2019 | 4:59pmCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The air around the PGA Tour has gotten thin again. Not only is Tiger Woods back, having reinserted himself atop the golf world, but the Woods vortex...
How baseball analytics have put players at risk
May 1, 2019 | 4:57pmSo much attention, rightfully, is focused on the frontier-justice hit by pitch that we might be missing a much bigger problem: The hit by pitch. Ultimately, MLB and the Players...
Pentagon stresses diplomacy in addressing Venezuela turmoil
May 1, 2019 | 4:49pmHours after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the US was prepared to take military action in Venezuela, the Pentagon on Wednesday appeared to downplay any active planning by the...
Why Joe Biden is no Jeb Bush and other commentary
May 1, 2019 | 4:46pmFrom the right: Why Joe Biden Is No Jeb Bush It’s the latest bit of conventional political wisdom: Joe Biden is 2020’s equivalent of Jeb Bush, meaning he’ll follow the...
Kamala Harris calls on William Barr to resign
May 1, 2019 | 4:46pmSen. Kamala Harris called on Attorney General William Barr to step down moments after she finished quizzing him during a Senate hearing on whether he read the evidence in special...
Chinese fossil sheds light on mysterious Neanderthal kin
May 1, 2019 | 4:42pmNearly 40 years after it was found by a monk in a Chinese cave, a fossilized chunk of jawbone has been revealed as coming from a mysterious relative of the...
Families weep during emotional opening statements of California warehouse fire trial
May 1, 2019 | 4:38pmA prosecutor painted an emotional and dramatic picture of three dozen partygoers dying in a fast-moving fire during an unpermitted music concert in a San Francisco Bay Area warehouse more...
Philadelphia ex-poet laureate faces uproar for skinhead past
May 1, 2019 | 4:28pmPHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia’s second poet laureate, who focused on taking poetry to neighborhoods and the city’s young people, has been outed as a former white nationalist. In the late 1980s,...
UNC Charlotte shooter brags about how he 'went into his classroom and shot the guy'
May 1, 2019 | 4:27pmThe ex-student accused of opening fire inside a University of North Carolina-Charlotte classroom appeared to confess to the shooting Wednesday — as campus officials identified each of his victims Wednesday....
You won't be seeing Jeurys Familia for a while
May 1, 2019 | 4:27pmJeurys Familia is getting relief from eighth-inning duties. Instead, the Mets’ beleaguered setup man hit the injured list with right shoulder soreness, Mickey Callaway announced Wednesday. The manager said Familia...
De Blasio says inmates will get free phone calls from jail
May 1, 2019 | 4:25pmThey’ll never have to drop a dime again. City jailbirds no longer have to pay to make calls from the slammer — in a move that will cost taxpayers $8...
Dodgers pitcher reveals heartbreaking story of newborn's passing
May 1, 2019 | 4:25pmVeteran MLB pitcher Rich Hill opened up about his newborn son, Brooks, who died in 2014, in an emotional essay. Hill, 39, who currently pitches for the Los Angeles Dodgers,...
Dapper 'stabber' does perp walk in his prom tuxedo
May 1, 2019 | 4:22pmThe teenager charged with fatally stabbing another teen boy on a Brooklyn street corner stayed mum Wednesday as he was walked from an area police station wearing handcuffs and the...
Cops seek third person of interest in Brooklyn teen's fatal stabbing
May 1, 2019 | 4:19pmPolice on Wednesday released photographs of a third person wanted for questioning in the fatal daylight stabbing of a 17-year-old in Brooklyn. Photos depict the person near the site of...
Millions of locusts invade city in Saudi Arabia
May 1, 2019 | 4:17pmA huge swarm of ravenous locusts has been caught on film completely blanketing the skies over a Saudi Arabian city. The deluge of biblical bugs - which numbered in the...
Orangutans are being murdered so their babies can be sold as pets
May 1, 2019 | 4:16pmThe jungle animals, often just a few months old, are taken from their mothers and kept in cages as "status symbols" in their homeland of Indonesia -- but Europe and...
Antidote discovered for the world's most venomous animal
May 1, 2019 | 4:15pmAustralian researchers say they have discovered an antidote for the sting of the Australian box jellyfish, the world's most venomous sea creature.
'Miracle in Rwanda' gives voice to survivors of 1994 genocide
May 1, 2019 | 4:11pmSoon after the killing started, Immaculée Ilibagiza’s parents and brothers begged her to save herself. The 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda had begun, and a friend of her...
'Jeopardy!' isn't James Holzhauer's first game show win: vintage video
May 1, 2019 | 4:05pmThis isn’t the first time “Jeopardy!” phenom James Holzhauer has caused a stir in the game-show world — he won nearly $60,000 during a 2014 stint on Game Show Network’s...
This is how much of a discount it takes to avoid shopping guilt
May 1, 2019 | 4:05pmEver feel guilty pulling out your credit card to make a purchase? You’re not alone — over half of Americans (51 percent) say they feel guilty about spending money, according...
Project turns poetry written by Holocaust victims into music
May 1, 2019 | 4:03pmA Holocaust memorial project in Israel is turning poetry written by Jews during the Nazi genocide into songs, hoping the new music will amplify poignant echoes of the past for...
Ben Stiller met a Syrian man trying to sell his kidney on Facebook
May 1, 2019 | 4:00pmThere’s something about Syria. Ben Stiller came to Washington D.C. Wednesday and testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the humanitarian crisis in Syria, sharing intimate details about the...
Cute kids dunk their chips in make-believe dip
May 1, 2019 | 4:00pmWho needs dip when you have a child's imagination? Watch the adorable moment two brothers in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, try to dip their chips into a picture of barbecue sauce...
A history of Webster Hall’s 133 years of rocking New York
May 1, 2019 | 4:00pmIf halls could talk, this one would scream. Webster Hall is making its triumphant return to the New York music scene, but few fans know this East Village spot’s long...
NASA lost $700M in 19-year scam
May 1, 2019 | 3:54pmNASA was sold faulty aluminum in a 19-year scam that led to a pair of high-profile launch failures, costing the space agency more than $700 million and years of people’s...
Bus gets thrown across field by 4-hour-long tornado in Romania
May 1, 2019 | 3:51pmThis bizarre two-tone tornado raged over Romania for four hours — leaving a trail of wrecked houses and flipping a bus with 40 people on board across a field. The...
Marine reservist under investigation for swastika photo on Instagram
May 1, 2019 | 3:45pmA Marine Corps reservist is under investigation for a photo on Instagram that appeared to show several Marines positioning their boots in the shape of a swastika, the Marine Forces...
The silent symptoms of seasonal allergies
May 1, 2019 | 3:39pmWe’re all familiar with the most common allergy symptoms -- runny noses, itchy, watery eyes, and constant sneezing. Now, according to new research, another item can be added to the...
US judge rules Spanish museum can keep Nazi-looted Pissarro painting
May 1, 2019 | 3:37pmLOS ANGELES — A federal judge in Los Angeles ruled Tuesday that a Spanish museum that acquired a priceless, Nazi-looted painting in 1992 is the work’s rightful owner, and not...
Barr stumbles when asked if WH suggested he investigate anyone
May 1, 2019 | 3:32pmAttorney General William Barr stumbled when Sen. Kamala Harris asked him if anyone in the White House had asked or "suggested" that he open an investigation into anyone.
Sen. Mazie Hirono claims AG William Barr 'lied,' urges him to 'resign'
May 1, 2019 | 3:31pmHawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono blasted Attorney General William Barr as a liar and called on him to step down during Barr's Capitol Hill grilling over his handling of the Mueller...
Amputee forced to crawl after airport workers seize scooter batteries
May 1, 2019 | 3:18pmA Canadian man who lost an arm and a leg in a workplace accident was forced to crawl on the floor of his hotel on his 43rd anniversary after a...
Former Dallas Cowboy living with new hubby, plus ex-wife and kids
May 1, 2019 | 3:03pmA retired NFL linebacker is redefining the modern family. Jeff Rohrer, who played for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1980s, lives with his husband, his former wife and their two...
Taking another shot on this reliable Brewers starter
May 1, 2019 | 3:01pmThere’s a rat in the kitchen, what’s Kitchens gonna do? Odell Beckham Jr., true to form, failed to show at Browns “voluntary” camp last week. Head coach Freddie Kitchens: “Of...
Cellphone, laptop searches have nearly quadrupled at US airports and border crossings
May 1, 2019 | 3:01pmUS government searches of travelers’ cellphones and laptops at airports and border crossings have nearly quadrupled since 2015, and are being done for reasons beyond customs and immigration enforcement, according...
Monster tornado barrels toward driver fleeing its path
May 1, 2019 | 3:00pmA massive tornado was filmed in rural Romania near the town of Drajna — the same twister that reportedly flipped a bus, injuring 12 people. Meteorologists estimated the tornado’s speed...
William Barr won't recuse himself from Mueller-related cases
May 1, 2019 | 2:56pmAttorney General William Barr said he would not recuse himself from any of the 14 cases special counsel Robert Mueller referred to other federal jurisdictions, including the Southern District of...
NYPD to slash overtime for detectives and high-ranking officers
May 1, 2019 | 2:53pmThe NYPD is slashing the amount of overtime allowed for its detectives and higher-ranking officers, police sources told The Post on Wednesday. Overtime for city detectives, lieutenants and sergeants will...
Bad blood between Mets and Phillies spills into the minor leagues
May 1, 2019 | 2:51pmThe Mets’ big-time beef with the Phillies has trickled all the way down into the minors. The Amazin’s already had been vexed with Philadelphia first baseman Rhys Hoskins’ meandering 34-second...
Dean Ambrose's first step away from WWE: Kill off Dean Ambrose
May 1, 2019 | 2:50pmDean Ambrose is no more. Welcome back Jon Moxley. Jonathan David Good, who recently left WWE after an eight-year run as Ambrose on NXT and the main roster, reintroduced himself...
French police fire tear gas at May Day protesters in Paris
May 1, 2019 | 2:43pmFrench riot police fired tear gas at hooded anarchists, “yellow vest” protesters and anti-capitalists who disrupted May Day rallies in Paris on Wednesday by hurling rocks, setting trash can fires...
De Blasio and Big Bird finally seen in same place at same time
May 1, 2019 | 2:41pmMayor Bill de Blasio enjoyed a reunion of sorts Wednesday, shaking the three-fingered yellow hand of Big Bird at the renaming of West 63rd Street and Broadway as Sesame Street....
Bruins agitator won't be punished for sneaky head punch
May 1, 2019 | 2:34pmBoston’s slumping top line needs some punch. But not the kind of cheap-shot foolishness Brad Marchand was guilty of Tuesday night. Long known as one of hockey’s great irritators and...
Comedian TV producer Byron Allen jumps into race for Disney sports channels
May 1, 2019 | 2:29pmDisney’s sale of 21 regional sports channels is heating up yet again — thanks to comedian-turned-media mogul Byron Allen jumping into the already crowded and contentious race. Allen, 58, is...
Meet the team hunting down NYC's sickest subway pervs
May 1, 2019 | 2:23pmIt’s 7:45 a.m. below Union Square, and one of the city’s keystone subway hubs is teeming with commuters in the Wednesday morning rush. Stone-faced businessmen, yawning schoolkids and nannies pushing...
Long Island police chief among officials indicted on corruption charges
May 1, 2019 | 2:22pmA Long Island police chief and former top village officials are facing a slew of corruption charges for allegedly fixing traffic tickets on behalf of a local business owner, according...
Power shortage on the ISS delays SpaceX supply run
May 1, 2019 | 2:20pmCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A major power shortage at the International Space Station has delayed this week’s SpaceX supply run. SpaceX was supposed to launch a shipment Wednesday. But an...
Woman dies in hospital after patient attacks her for snoring
May 1, 2019 | 2:18pmA woman at a UK hospital died two weeks after a hotheaded patient whacked her in the head because she was annoyed by her snoring, a report said. Mom of...
Maine changes Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day
May 1, 2019 | 2:17pmThe governor of Maine on Friday signed a bill into law that makes Columbus Day known as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The name change came during a signing ceremony where Democratic...
Senator opines during Barr hearing: 'It is really about Hillary Clinton's emails'
May 1, 2019 | 2:17pmWASHINGTON — Sen. Dick Durbin lashed out at his Republican colleagues for bringing Wednesday’s hearing featuring testimony by Attorney General William Barr back to familiar territory: Hillary Clinton’s emails. “I’ve...
Salesforce billionaire Marc Benioff gives $30M to study homelessness
May 1, 2019 | 2:14pmSAN FRANCISCO — A San Francisco billionaire is donating $30 million to the University of California, San Francisco, to research root causes of homelessness and potential solutions. Salesforce CEO Marc...
Australian man found guilty in plane bomb plot involving meat grinder
May 1, 2019 | 2:10pmMELBOURNE — An Australian court on Wednesday found a man guilty of plotting to blow up an Etihad Airways flight out of Sydney at the behest of the Islamic State...
TSA finds moose poop 'for politicians' in man's carry-on
May 1, 2019 | 2:03pmA man caught with moose poop in his carry-on luggage told airport inspectors in Alaska he collects the droppings and likes to present it “for politicians and their bleep policies.”
Tennessee delays anti-LGBT adoption bill
May 1, 2019 | 1:57pmTennessee lawmakers on Tuesday spiked a proposal that would have allowed faith-based adoption agencies to refuse to place children with gay parents and other families because of their religious beliefs.
Angry wife catches her husband grinding on go-go dancers
May 1, 2019 | 1:54pmA married man was busted after shaking his hips with a group of go-go dancers at a country fair in Phetchabun, Thailand. Watch the awkward moment his visibly angry wife...
Erection drug is an ‘effective’ heart failure treatment: study
May 1, 2019 | 1:52pmA drug used to pump up men’s sex lives has been found to be good for the heart. Scientists say the erectile-dysfunction (ED) drug, Tadalafil, was found to slow and...
Witches in Romania harness the powers of the web
May 1, 2019 | 1:47pmThe power of the Internet has allowed Romania’s busy witch community to gradually migrate their ancient practices onto the web. Witchcraft has long been seen as a folk custom in...
Helmut Lang to list Hamptons estate for $100 million
May 1, 2019 | 1:45pmAustrian-born fashion designer and artist Helmut Lang is poised to list his oceanfront Hamptons estate for $100 million, sources tell Gimme Shelter. Until then, it is being shopped as an...
Calvin Klein's former boy-toy busted with meth, loaded gun
May 1, 2019 | 1:38pmHe went from Calvin Klein arm candy to alleged gun-toting druggie. The baby-faced former boy-toy of Calvin Klein, Nicholas “Nick” Gruber, was busted earlier this month — for the third...
Students in blackface in two states prompt walkout, unrest
May 1, 2019 | 1:35pmBlackface is causing outrage in Maryland and Illinois, where 1,000 students walked out of class to protest offensive images posted on social media by classmates. The walkout Tuesday at Homewood-Flossmoor...
MTA chief orders 'excessive overtime' probe
May 1, 2019 | 1:31pmThey’re slamming the brakes on the gravy train. The MTA’s crackdown on overtime abuse at the Long Island Rail Road and its other agencies will see officials audit 12 months...
Ex-Jets RB immediately tears Achilles with Raiders
May 1, 2019 | 1:29pmOakland Raiders running back Isaiah Crowell suffered a torn Achilles tendon on Tuesday and is out for the season, ESPN.com reported. Crowell, who signed a one-year contract valued up to...
'Game of Thrones' cinematographer blames dark episode on bad TV settings
May 1, 2019 | 1:24pmThe cinematographer behind "Game of Throne's" epic Battle of Winterfell is blaming fans' lousy technology -- and HBO -- amid complaints that the episode was too dark to see. Noting...
Work stress and lack of sleep can make high blood pressure even deadlier
May 1, 2019 | 1:16pmPeople with high blood pressure who suffer from a combination of work stress and impaired sleep are three times as likely as those with no work stress and non-impaired sleep...
Video shows massive 'mothership' cloud formation during Texas storm
May 1, 2019 | 1:15pm"Independence Day" came early in Texas this year. New video captures the moment an apocalyptic-looking "mothership" cloud formation looms over the sky in the Lone Star State -- in a...
Party drugs reportedly found in freshwater shrimp in UK
May 1, 2019 | 1:11pmThe UK's waterways may contain more party drugs than a Miami nightclub, a new report reveals. Environmental researchers at King's College London and University of Suffolk have identified cocaine, ketamine...
Facebook’s new ‘Secret Crush’ isn’t cute — it’s creepy
May 1, 2019 | 1:10pmFacebook kicked off its F8 2019 event on Tuesday, announcing various new features for its social networks and chat apps. Facebook users were promised a significant redesign, Messenger is getting...
Queens school worker busted for sexually abusing teen student
May 1, 2019 | 1:07pmA Queens high school worker was busted for sexually abusing a teen student, officials said Wednesday. Joseph Lombardo, a community assistant at Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences High School, allegedly...
William Barr doesn't regret saying Trump campaign was spied on
May 1, 2019 | 1:04pmWASHINGTON — Attorney General William Barr called spying a “good English word” and expressed no regrets for previously testifying that President Trump’s campaign was spied on. “I’m not going to...
Mom of teen slay suspect charged with hiding murder weapon
May 1, 2019 | 1:02pmThe mother of an accused teenage killer was charged Wednesday with hiding the weapon as her son was hit with a murder rap. Barbara Galloza, 38, was charged with hindering...
Muslim survivors of Cyclone Kenneth find refuge in Mozambique church
May 1, 2019 | 1:02pmPEMBA, Mozambique — Next to a marble pulpit inside a Catholic church, a young Muslim girl chases around with other children. The church has become a home for her and...
Detectives in Robert Kraft case used 'boxer short rule' with spa surveillance
May 1, 2019 | 12:55pmThe Florida detective who led the investigation into the spa where Patriots owner Robert Kraft allegedly paid for sexual services used a "boxer short rule" for monitoring hidden camera footage....
17-year-old charged with murder in fatal stabbing of Brooklyn teen
May 1, 2019 | 12:53pmThe teenage boy accused of fatally knifing another teen in broad daylight has been charged, police said Wednesday. David Lopez, 17, was charged with murder and criminal possession of a...
Tossed cigarette leads to arrest in cold-case rape, murder of Washington woman
May 1, 2019 | 12:51pmAn Oregon man was arrested Sunday in connection to a cold case rape and murder of a Washington woman 25 years ago after DNA from a tossed cigarette butt led...
Giant pandas set to leave San Diego Zoo after two-decade loan from China
May 1, 2019 | 12:51pmLOS ANGELES -- The last two giant pandas living at the San Diego Zoo in California will be sent to the People’s Republic of China this spring, ending a more...
Jacked Christian McCaffrey wrecks internet with pumped-up photo
May 1, 2019 | 12:49pmThor, who? Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey set the internet ablaze Tuesday upon Carolina's Twitter account posting a photo of the 22-year-old star looking shredded at practice. "2️⃣2️⃣ coming for...
Killer whales brutally attack mama whale and calf for four hours
May 1, 2019 | 12:45pmThe Monterey Bay Whale Watch captured drone footage of an intense attack on a female gray whale and her calf by a pod of orcas. The attack lasted four hours,...
Giants' would-be GM: Here's what I would've done different than Gettleman
May 1, 2019 | 12:45pmHad Louis Riddick been named general manager of the Giants, they would have a very different looking team right now. And it’s probably one Big Blue fans would be happier...
Soccer goalie attacked by fireworks in frightening mid-game scene
May 1, 2019 | 12:43pmA keeper was rushed to the hospital after collapsing when fans of his old club attacked him with firecrackers. Bolivia international Daniel Vaca fell victim to away supporters as he...
Nearly half of college students don't have enough money for food
May 1, 2019 | 12:43pmSome 45 percent of college students say they experience “food insecurity” — meaning they have limited or uncertain access to nutritious food, according to a nationwide survey released Tuesday.
How Barr explained why Trump trying to get Mueller fired wasn't obstruction
May 1, 2019 | 12:40pmAttorney General William Barr explained that President Trump telling White House counsel Don McGahn to fire special counsel Robert Mueller wasn't obstruction of justice because Trump was responding to what...
A year of cell phone use emits as much C02 as two round-trip flights
May 1, 2019 | 12:38pmWe've heard all the ways smartphones are potentially ruining us: by spreading illness, advancing obesity, shortening attention spans and contributing to poor eyesight, but a new report reveals that they're bad...
Instagram may stop showing the number of 'likes' on posts
May 1, 2019 | 12:34pmDuring Facebook’s annual F8 software developer conference in California, Instagram’s top executive said the photo-sharing service is going to start a test this week that hides the number of likes...
'No clue': Redskins take a Daniel Jones shot at Gettleman
May 1, 2019 | 12:31pmIt's not just angry, dismissive Giants fans telling Dave Gettleman he's clueless. The Giants general manager, in the wake of the stunning No. 6 pick of Daniel Jones in Thursday's...
Barr defends telling Congress he was unaware of Mueller's frustration
May 1, 2019 | 12:28pmAttorney General William Barr defended testimony he gave to a congressional panel last month when he said he wasn't aware Robert Mueller was frustrated with the four-page summary he released...
NYPD cop killed in horrific car crash while on his way to work
May 1, 2019 | 12:22pmAn off-duty NYPD patrol officer was killed in a car crash on his way to work Wednesday morning, police sources said. The Police Benevolent Association identified the man as Vincent...
Is this 'Suicide Squad 2' actress the new Gal Gadot?
May 1, 2019 | 12:12pmA new girl is joining a tight squad. Relative newcomer Daniela Melchior has been cast as Ratcatcher in “The Suicide Squad 2,” the sequel to the 2016 DC Comics film...
Queens couple finds footage of pantsless burglar inside their home
May 1, 2019 | 12:02pmWhile one Queens family was away, this pantsless creep came out to play. The half-naked freak was captured on home surveillance video last week skulking around inside the Bayside home...
Giants advise shot and wounded draft pick against joining team just yet
May 1, 2019 | 11:46amThe Giants have advised draft pick Corey Ballentine to remain in Kansas and not attend the rookie mini-camp this weekend after a shooting that wounded Ballentine and took the life...
Fashion Nova's 'cancer warning' label is freaking Twitter out
May 1, 2019 | 11:46amKnown carcinogens: cigarettes, tanning beds, asbestos and now…bathing suits? Twitter is buzzing after a user posted a photo of her slime-green Fashion Nova bikini on Monday, complete with a terrifying...
Robert Kraft may have scored big in effort to keep massage parlor video private
May 1, 2019 | 11:38amPatriots owner Robert Kraft's bid to keep his massage parlor sex video private scored a big boost on Wednesday when it was revealed that a judge in a neighboring county...
Cop busted for assaulting deliveryman on e-bike
May 1, 2019 | 11:36amAn NYPD police officer was arrested for pummeling a deliveryman who nearly hit his daughter with his electric bike, authorities said Wednesday. Chon Huang, 32, told police he was walking...
Parts of Davenport, Iowa, flooded after barrier fails
May 1, 2019 | 11:34amWater gushed through downtown Davenport, Iowa, after a temporary barrier failed to hold back the rising Mississippi River. Emergency workers rushed to assist locals who took shelter on rooftops from...
Father wants daughter’s body back after being tricked by black market dealers
May 1, 2019 | 11:34amA father who thought he was donating his daughter’s body to science is seeking to have her returned to him, almost five years after finding out he was fooled into...
Teacher allegedly had sex with student, gave girls pot edibles
May 1, 2019 | 11:32amA high school music teacher in Pennsylvania is accused of having sex with a student inside his office and repeatedly supplying two girls with marijuana edibles. Jeremiah Triplett, a 30-year-old...
Campus sports writer among injured in UNC shooting
May 1, 2019 | 11:27amA University of North Carolina-Charlotte frat bro who worked for the school newspaper was among those injured when a gunman opened fire on campus this week. Drew Pescaro, a member of...
Bear spotted running through streets of Schenectady
May 1, 2019 | 11:25amA bear was filmed running down a street in Schenectady, New York. Uber driver Terry Tooley spotted the bear running by and filmed the animal’s wild night out. The Schenectady...
Barr 'surprised' Mueller didn't decide if Trump obstructed justice
May 1, 2019 | 11:25amAttorney General William Barr said he was "surprised" when special counsel Robert Mueller told him he wouldn't reach a decision on whether President Trump tried to obstruct justice. "We were,...
LPGA pro won’t put up with social media bullying after golfing with Trump, Limbaugh
May 1, 2019 | 11:22amLPGA pro Lexi Thompson announced recently she is going dark on social media amid backlash following a recent golf outing with President Trump. "Hey everybody, just want to say I...
Scientists testing gas that kills 99.9% of deadly airborne germs
May 1, 2019 | 11:22amComing down with a cold is a major pain and sometimes it’s impossible to know when or where you even got it. That’s the nature of airborne sickness and the...
Ancient skull reveals Mayans used severed heads to burn incense
May 1, 2019 | 11:14amAn ancient skull that was used as a gruesome incense holder by a Mayan tribe has been discovered in Mexico. Experts say the poor victim was likely sacrificed to the...
UNC Charlotte shooting suspect charged with two counts of murder
May 1, 2019 | 11:07amThe man who allegedly killed two people and wounded four others when he opened fire in a classroom at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte has been charged with...
Couple pleads guilty in college admission cheating scandal
May 1, 2019 | 10:59amA wealthy real-estate honcho and his wife admitted on Wednesday to bribing their daughter’s way into UCLA -- becoming the first parents to plead guilty in the bombshell college admissions...
Baby sea lion rescued from busy California highway
May 1, 2019 | 10:52amSAN FRANCISCO — A baby sea lion wandered onto a busy highway in South San Francisco Tuesday, stopping vehicles and alarming motorists before officials whisked it away. SFGATE reports California...
Tony Romo looms over new 'MNF' booth from Day 1
May 1, 2019 | 10:47amESPN made a run at Peyton Manning, while CBS’ Tony Romo is a potential free agent after this season. But for now, "Monday Night Football" is Joe Tessitore and Booger...
Selfie-loving seagulls have become internet celebrities
May 1, 2019 | 10:47amThey're a new kind of "cam boys." A plucky pair of seagulls — nicknamed Graeme and Steve — have been making regular visits to a London traffic camera since Monday,...
Massachusetts fines Wynn Resorts $35M over sex misconduct claims
May 1, 2019 | 10:42amMassachusetts gaming regulators on Tuesday fined Wynn Resorts Ltd $35 million for not disclosing sexual misconduct allegations against founder and former CEO Steve Wynn but allowed the casino operator to...
Here is Mueller's letter objecting Barr's summary of Russia probe
May 1, 2019 | 10:40amThe Justice Department has provided the House Judiciary Committee with the letter that special counsel Robert Mueller sent to Attorney General William Barr in which he objected to the AG’s...
More young Americans are attempting suicide by poisoning
May 1, 2019 | 10:36amThe number of young people attempting suicide by poisoning has skyrocketed over the past decade — and more than 70 percent of the victims were females, according to a staggering...
Humans will eat maggot sausages as a meat alternative: scientists
May 1, 2019 | 10:36am"One hot dog, please — heavy on the maggots." Food scientists at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia are incorporating insects such as maggots and locusts into a range...
Husband of 'Saudi Rosa Parks' arrested amid crackdown on activists
May 1, 2019 | 10:33amThe husband of Saudi Arabia's "Rosa Parks" has been arrested amid a crackdown in the kingdom on those supportive of women's rights. Ayman al-Drees, 31, quietly backed his New York-based...
Shaq threatens to 'knock Charles Barkley's ass out' in playoffs' funniest moment
May 1, 2019 | 10:31amThe NBA playoffs throws TNT's "Inside the NBA" team together for an insane amount of time over a six-week span. Shaquille O'Neal is starting to crack. The Hall of Fame...
'God of Chaos' asteroid to buzz Earth in 2029
May 1, 2019 | 10:30amA 1,110-foot-wide asteroid named for the Egyptian god of chaos will fly past Earth in 2029 within the distance of some orbiting spacecraft, according to reports. The asteroid, 99942 Apophis,...
NBC jumping into sports-betting game with Kentucky Derby
May 1, 2019 | 10:23amAs it tries to become a known player in the emerging sports-betting TV space, NBC is turning to a longtime wagering staple for its next venture: the Kentucky Derby. For...
10-year-old girl died of excitement on water slide: mom
May 1, 2019 | 10:21amA 10-year-old girl died from cardiac arrest on a Michigan water slide — because she was so excited to finally get on the ride, her mom said in a heartbreaking...
'Bizarro Land': The fallout from Francesa-WFAN madness
May 1, 2019 | 10:16amBy all accounts, it's calming down. Now we see if Mike Francesa has calmed, too. There are merely ripples around WFAN after the quake that struck Tuesday, when Mike Francesa...
William Barr testifies before Senate panel on Mueller report
May 1, 2019 | 10:02amAttorney General William Barr is appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where he will be grilled for the first time since the release of the special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia...
Trump Jr. accuses trio of new Democratic lawmakers of being 'Islamists'
May 1, 2019 | 9:52amWASHINGTON — Donald Trump Jr. dubbed a trio of Democratic freshman congresswomen “Islamists” in a new interview — referring to Rep. Ilhan Omar and likely Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rashida Tlaib....
Bryce Harper can't hit the baseball, and Phillies fans are pissed
May 1, 2019 | 9:40amBryce Harper's first month as the Phillies' $330 million man ended in a hail of boos. The star outfielder went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in a listless 3-1 loss to...
DIY beauty injectables are fueling a 'horrifying' online black market
May 1, 2019 | 9:38amBeauty shouldn’t hurt this much. People are buying cosmetic chemicals online and injecting them into their faces — and some are even giving step-by-step YouTube tutorials on how to do...
SEC commissioner isn't happy about settlement with Elon Musk
May 1, 2019 | 9:23amA US Securities and Exchange commissioner on Tuesday criticized a settlement between the regulator and Tesla CEO Elon Musk over his use of Twitter. The head of the electric car...
Sailors instructed to 'clap like we're at a strip club' for Mike Pence
May 1, 2019 | 9:21amUS sailors were instructed to “clap like we’re at a strip club” to greet Vice President Mike Pence aboard the USS Harry S. Truman, according to a report. The aircraft...
Donald Trump Jr. rages against Instagram for 'deleting' photo
May 1, 2019 | 9:18amDonald Trump Jr. blamed the “social media gods” at Instagram for allegedly deleting a photo of himself with an injured US Army veteran. The photo of Trump Jr. and Sgt....
Swarthmore frats disband after revelation of 'rape attic'
May 1, 2019 | 9:10amTwo fraternities at Swarthmore College have disbanded after internal documents revealed racist, misogynistic and homophobic behavior by former members, references to sexual assault — and a “rape attic.” Swarthmore president...
McGraw-Hill merging with rival Cengage to create textbook giant
May 1, 2019 | 9:07amTextbook giant McGraw-Hill Education said Wednesday it plans to combine with rival Cengage Learning in an all-stock merger. The merged company will be named McGraw Hill and will hold about...
Sri Lankan president to ISIS: 'Leave my country alone'
May 1, 2019 | 8:29amSri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena said it is “quite possible” a foreign mastermind was behind the Easter Sunday bombings, claimed by ISIS, telling the terror group to "leave my country...
Pompeo says US prepared to take military action in Venezuela
May 1, 2019 | 8:12amSecretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday that the US was prepared to take military action to stem the turmoil in Venezuela — and was scheduled to speak with his...
Mom charged in son's death skips funeral and flees to Mexico
May 1, 2019 | 8:12amA mom who allegedly recklessly drove a scooter and caused her son’s death skipped out on his funeral and fled to Mexico, according to reports. Oklahoma police believe Evelyn Ortiz-Luevano...
Trump goes retweet crazy against Biden, firefighters union
May 1, 2019 | 7:41amPresident Trump went on a retweeting spree Wednesday, sharing about 60 posts in less than 20 minutes, including one from a “F–k Donald Trump” account -- almost all in response...
Julian Assange gets 50 weeks in prison for jumping UK bail
May 1, 2019 | 6:57amJulian Assange was sentenced to 50 weeks in a UK prison Wednesday for violating his bail conditions when he holed up in London’s Ecuadorian embassy to avoid arrest. The WikiLeaks...
Slackliner lands world’s first double backflip after 6 years of failing
May 1, 2019 | 6:55amWatch the world’s first feet-to-feet double backflip on a slackline. Professional stuntman Jaan Roose — who worked on “Assassin’s Creed” — chronicled his incredible six-year journey preparing for this once-impossible...
Man sentenced to life in prison for second time in fatal robbery case
May 1, 2019 | 5:21amWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A Florida man has been sentenced once again to life in prison for a fatal robbery. A Palm Beach County judge sentenced 29-year-old Thomas Byrd...
New Zealand man charged with possession of explosives in Christchurch
May 1, 2019 | 5:02amWELLINGTON - A man in Christchurch was charged in court on Wednesday with possessing explosives, ammunition and offensive weapons a day after police found a suspected explosive device in the...
Yankees provide progress report for Frazier, other injured players
May 1, 2019 | 4:59amPHOENIX — Because there wasn’t a game Monday, Boone didn’t have to answer questions about his injured players. That changed Tuesday when he ran down the progress of players working...
Yankees expect LeMahieu, Urshela to be at full strength soon
May 1, 2019 | 4:46amPHOENIX — DJ LeMahieu and Gio Urshela were not in Aaron Boone’s lineup Tuesday night against the Diamondbacks at Chase Field, but the Yankees manager said the infielders were available...
Blossoming Mets star is unstoppable: 'Dirtbag baseball,' Ted Williams comp
May 1, 2019 | 4:31amAfter he had dove into first base successfully — both by reaching safely and without injury — Jeff McNeil took off his helmet and yelled into the Mets dugout. The...
James Harden: My vision is still 'pretty blurry'
May 1, 2019 | 4:16amOAKLAND, Calif. — James Harden's eyes were still red and stinging well after the final buzzer. He could barely see on the court let alone read the boxscore after the...
Ex-Yankee once again becomes part of the team's history
May 1, 2019 | 4:06amPHOENIX — Ex-Yankee John Ryan Murphy has somehow found a way to be smack in the middle of some amazing Yankees history. If it’s not Mariano Rivera, it’s CC Sabathia....
Yoenis Cespedes visits Mets as his return remains unsettled
May 1, 2019 | 3:47amYoenis Cespedes may have been feeling a little lonely in Port St. Lucie. The Mets outfielder, who is rehabbing from surgery to remove calcifications from both heels, spent the past...
This Yankees great clearly has a Hall of Fame resume
May 1, 2019 | 3:32amPHOENIX — Hall of Fame, here comes Mr. 3,000. CC Sabathia battled his way into the 3,000 strikeout club Tuesday night at Chase Field, striking out three batters in the...
Jason Vargas is actually on a hot streak
May 1, 2019 | 2:57amJason Vargas is throwing his hat in the Mets’ ace conversation. The veteran lefty turned in his third straight solid start Tuesday night in the Mets’ 4-3 walk-off win over...
William Barr releases opening statement to Senate Judiciary Committee
May 1, 2019 | 2:45amAttorney General William Barr on Tuesday released his opening statement ahead of his testimony in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee, in which he said he felt "it would not...
Warriors edge Rockets as both teams lay off refs for a change
May 1, 2019 | 2:38amOAKLAND, Calif. — Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors brought it on both ends, kept their mouths shut and handled business at home against James Harden and the Rockets....
Nikolas Cruz's attorneys want judge to remove them from case
May 1, 2019 | 2:20amFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The public defenders representing the former student charged with the Florida high school massacre are set to ask a judge to remove them from the case....
1 dead in fiery crash after bus stalls on freeway
May 1, 2019 | 2:05amALHAMBRA, Calif. — Authorities say one person is dead after a car hit a stalled commuter bus on a Southern California freeway and burst into flames. Nobody on the bus...
Squirrel scares, then snuggles with subway riders
May 1, 2019 | 1:38amBOSTON — A surprise passenger hitched a ride on a Boston commuter trolley, frightening some people at first, but warming their hearts when it willingly snuggled in a human passenger’s...
'Game of Thrones' slays ratings record with latest bloody battle
May 1, 2019 | 1:28amLOS ANGELES — HBO’s “Game of Thrones” has once again ridden a high body count to a record viewer count. Sunday’s big-battle episode, the third of the final season, drew...
Alabama House approves near total abortion ban
May 1, 2019 | 1:20amMONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to outlaw almost all abortions in the state as conservatives took aim at the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized...
Judge flooded with 'vitriolic' phone calls over no jail rape sentence
May 1, 2019 | 1:17amWATERTOWN, N.Y. — An upstate New York judge who stoked social media outrage for sentencing a former school bus driver to probation in the rape of a 14-year-old is getting...
It's time for the Mets to punish Jeurys Familia
May 1, 2019 | 1:05amThe Mets must find something different for Jeurys Familia, and I don’t mean a mechanical tweak or a new pitch. I mean a convenient injury or a convenient new role,...
Meet CC Sabathia's most notorious strikeout victim
May 1, 2019 | 12:36amCC Sabathia has fanned a ton of batters — 3,002 and counting over 19 seasons — but no one to date has struck out more against the towering southpaw than......
CC Sabathia's milestone night not totally dampened by Yankees' loss
May 1, 2019 | 12:28amPHOENIX — CC Sabathia punched one half of a Cooperstown double Tuesday night when the veteran Yankees left-hander notched his 3,000th strikeout. The 38-year-old Sabathia became the 17th pitcher in...
Judge tosses child endangerment conviction of ex-Penn State president
May 1, 2019 | 12:25amA federal judge on Tuesday tossed out the child endangerment conviction of former Penn State President Graham Spanier in a case that stemmed from the Jerry Sandusky child abuse scandal....
Cal Clutterbuck makes trip with Islanders but still may not play
May 1, 2019 | 12:14amRALEIGH, N.C. — It’s a good sign for the Islanders that winger Cal Clutterbuck was set to travel with the team ahead of Game 3 of their second-round series with...
Tiger Woods video supports cancer fight of golfer's friend
May 1, 2019 | 12:08amCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Harold Varner III worked up the courage to ask a favor of Tiger Woods for a close friend with colon cancer. The timing made it surreal. Woods...
FAA bars flights over Venezuela airspace amid political turmoil
May 1, 2019 | 12:08amThe Federal Aviation Administration issued an order on Tuesday night that barred all US planes from entering the airspace below 26,000 feet over Venezuela as the South American country braced...
Cuomo must take the blame for numerous MTA failures: watchdog
May 1, 2019 | 12:07amGov. Cuomo must take responsibility for the many failures of the MTA — despite his frequent protests that he doesn't run the embattled agency, a blistering new report from Reinvent...