May 2, 2019
This boxing comeback story is even better than Tiger Woods
LAS VEGAS — Tiger Woods completed what is considered one of the greatest comeback stories in all of sports last month when he won the Masters at Augusta National. It...
Horrifying photo shows man with gross wound riding on plane
This may be one of the most disturbing pictures ever taken on a plane. The Instagram account Passenger Shaming has built a reputation for showing some of the worst-behaved passengers...
PGA Tour pro finds strength from son who's battling brain tumor
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Golf is a constant mind game. It doesn’t matter how good your skills are -- if your mind’s not right, you have no chance. That applies to...
Woman found dead in parking lot of New Hampshire liquor store
A woman was found dead in the parking lot of a New Hampshire liquor store, a report said. The body of Melanie Ordner, 55, was discovered by police in the...
Cops use helicopter to rescue elderly man from Staten Island marsh
NYPD officers swooped down in a helicopter to rescue an 83-year-old man who was stuck in a Staten Island marsh on Thursday, authorities said. The elderly man got lost and...
Full-time attorney Cheslie Kryst crowned Miss USA 2019
Miss North Carolina Cheslie Kryst -- a full-time attorney -- was crowned Miss USA 2019 during the pageant in Reno, Nevada Thursday night. The 27-year-old from Charlotte earned her MBA...
War raging between Gannett board, MNG amid hostile takeover bid
All-out war is raging between the Gannett board and Alden Global-backed MNG Enterprises, which is trying to pull off a hostile $1.36 billion takeover bid of the USA Today publisher....
The curious case of the missing Jordan Eberle
RALEIGH, N.C. — If you ever wondered why Lou Lamoriello joined the trade-deadline hunt for Mark Stone and Matt Duchene before the high-octane talents went to Vegas and Columbus, respectively,...
Joel Embiid couldn't be stopped
PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid had knocked the air out of Toronto by the time he punctuated a Game 3 victory with a windmill dunk. Embiid sprinted down the court with...
Alabama rep blasted for abortion stance calls Don Jr. ‘retarded’
The Alabama state lawmaker being blasted over his bizarre statements on abortion made disturbing comments about Donald Trump Jr. on Thursday, calling the first son "retarded" and saying he should...
Noah Syndergaard saved Mets from nightmare bullpen scenario
The Mets entered Thursday with a bullpen ERA of 5.37 ERA. Only the Orioles and Nationals had a worse mark. With Seth Lugo and Edwin Diaz perhaps unavailable after pitching...
Teen dies while hiking with Boy Scouts troop in Arizona park
A teenager died while hiking with a Boy Scouts troop in an Arizona park, officials said on Thursday. The 16-year-old was hiking Picacho Peak in Pinal County, Arizona, on Saturday...
Nationals pitching coach fired on night Strasburg hits K milestone
WASHINGTON — The Washington Nationals have fired pitching coach Derek Lilliquist. Minor league pitching coordinator Paul Menhart has been promoted to replace Lilliquist. General manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement...
State Dems refuse to meet lobbying firm that hired Jeff Klein
ALBANY — Two Democratic freshman state lawmakers are trying to blackball a leading firm that lobbies on behalf of charter schools because it hired an ex-pol who was ousted amid...
This mascot is the latest victim of politically correct poppycock
So I said to Joseph Goebbels, “Burn any good books, lately?” Recently in New York and Philadelphia, Kate Smith was disinterred, posthumously condemned to death, then reburied for singing, in...
Mexico has its own border crisis — guns coming from the US
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Jorge Nava Lopez’s personal border crisis has little to do with migrants or drug trafficking. For this crusading top cop, it has everything to do with...
This app makes it possible to buy a minority stake in race horses
Mitch Poole owns a stake in Street Band, a 3-year-old filly that’s racing in the Kentucky Oaks on Friday — and he bought it on a mobile app. MyRaceHorse —...
Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger defends ex-Wells Fargo CEO
Berkshire Hathaway’s Charlie Munger is defending Wells Fargo’s recently departed Chief Executive Tim Sloan — saying he never should have resigned. “He’s a very good bank lender,” Munger said of...
City's plan to give inmates free phone calls may only lead to more jailhouse violence
The city’s $8 million gift of free phone calls for inmates will spark jailhouse violence, with violent prisoners sure to attack fellow jailbirds to steal their minutes, law enforcement sources...
Jason Pierre Paul out of hospital after car crash
Tampa Bay Buccaneers and former New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul was released from a hospital stay on Thursday after a car crash, the team announced Thursday evening. “We...
Van driver who fatally ran over 3-year-old boy blames child's mom
The driver who fatally mowed down a 3-year-old boy in Brooklyn Thursday blamed the child’s mother for the crash, blasting her for leaving him “unattended.” "I can't understand why the...
It's time for the Giants' first look at Daniel Jones
There are always a range of emotions coursing through the building the week after the NFL draft — when the rookies selected gather for the first time at the team...
Museum exhibit puts horrific realities of the Holocaust on display
If only those who deny the Holocaust would go down to Battery Park. For here is proof that the horror happened — in more than 400 photos and 700 objects,...
Meredith teams with Katie Couric on projects for women
Meredith is teaming up with former TV news anchor Katie Couric and fashion designer Brandon Maxwell on two new video and digital offerings aimed at women. Couric, who appeared via...
Georgia executes man for killing 2 women in 1994
Georgia has executed a man convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend and another woman nearly 25 years ago. The Georgia attorney general’s office said in a statement that 52-year-old Scotty Garnell...
Feds bust cheating ring that took English test for Chinese nationals
William Singer wasn’t running the only college admissions scam in town. The same day his bribery scandal was broken wide open on March 12, the feds also quietly arrested five...
A cat-alog of New York's larger-than-life felines
The history of New York is filled with inspirational figures, eccentric characters and unexpected heroes. But some are in danger of being forgotten, ones whose names rarely get mentioned in...
Publishers cranking out copies of best-selling 'Mueller Report'
Now that the Mueller Report is officially a No. 1 best-seller, the three publishers in the game are starting to crank up their print runs, which will send at least...
Ben Simmons took a very cheap shot at Kyle Lowry's groin
It was the lowest of low-blows. Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons took exception to Kyle Lowry's boxing-out technique in the second quarter of Game 3 of their second-round series, throwing...
Florida bill mandates felons pay all fees before voting
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Most Florida felons will have their voting rights restored under a bill the state Senate passed Thursday to implement a constitutional amendment approved by voters, though it...
Rory McIlroy tied for lead despite saying he didn't play his 'best'
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Rory McIlroy insisted he didn’t play that well. That could be a bad omen for the rest of the Wells Fargo Championship field the rest of the...
Meet the badass woman representing New York in this year's Miss USA pageant
The beauty queen representing New York in Thursday night's Miss USA pageant is a 27-year-old Bronx-born portrait artist, who also has a second-degree black belt in taekwondo. Lehman College graduate...
Giants sign undrafted Syracuse QB Eric Dungey
Big Blue are adding a little bit of orange to their minicamp. The New York Giants added quarterback Eric Dungey as an undrafted free agent after a four-year tenure with...
The education cabal vs. America’s kids
An excerpt from US Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’ remarks Wednesday at the Manhattan Institute’s 19th annual Alexander Hamilton Award Dinner: When I think of this award’s namesake, I can’t...
NBA fires Turkish company that deleted Enes Kanter's stats
The NBA reacted in support of Portland's Enes Kanter on Thursday, not long after the league's Turkish-centric Twitter account failed to mention Kanter's efforts in the Trail Blazers' victory over...
New Jersey health officials warn of possible measles exposure
New Jersey health officials are warning that an airplane passenger infected with measles traveled from Israel to Newark last month and may have exposed others to the virus. The New...
The free agents Knicks are curiously scouting during playoffs
The Knicks are at the playoffs. Sort of. While coach David Fizdale plans to soon attend playoff games with his youngest players, the club has ramped up its pro scouting...
The NRA may have just neutered itself
The first thing you have to understand about the National Rifle Association’s troubles is that they have very little to do with guns and a whole lot to do with...
Islanders remain steadfast while staring down elimination
RALEIGH, N.C. — The Islanders only have one option, and that is to believe they can do the extremely unlikely. So there was no need for them to explain why...
'Abusive' Jean Pigozzi fired me for confronting him about tax fraud: ex-manager
The former business manager for Simca automobile heir Jean “Johnny” Pigozzi says his "abusive" boss fired him after he confronted him about tax fraud. Peter Sung says in his new...
Mom who paid $6.5M in college scam thought she was making donation to Stanford: lawyer
The Chinese woman who allegedly paid college admissions schemer Rick Singer $6.5 million to get her daughter accepted to Stanford University thought she was making a donation for scholarships, staff...
Wrong, Rep. Omar: Socialism, not America, caused Venezuela’s suffering
Rep. Ilhan Omar blames the US for Venezuela’s penury. Go figure. She of all people should know how Marxism can trash a country. Her birth country, Somalia, was run by...
Jets add depth with former Dolphins quarterback
The Jets have a new quarterback. They claimed Luke Falk on Thursday off waivers from the Dolphins, adding a player whom coach Adam Gase has familiarity with from their brief...
These live studio audience groupies are daytime TV fanatics
Live, from New York, it’s every day of the week. For a group of New York women, the magic of a live TV taping is a high they can’t get...
Jerry Nadler just turned the Judiciary Committee into a complete circus
Rising to chairman of the House Judiciary Committee after more than a quarter-century in Congress, New York’s Rep. Jerry Nadler is finally enjoying his moment in the spotlight — by...
Baby steps toward ending the LIRR’s overtime abuse
MTA boss Pat Foye is making good on his vow to aggressively curb runaway overtime at the Long Island Rail Road and elsewhere at the agency. Alas, the steps he...
Greek heir's widow and son battle over Matisse, Degas works
The widow of a wealthy Greek shipping heir doesn’t have to turn over a valuable art collection — including a Matisse — to a facility for safekeeping while she dukes...
'Jeopardy!' champ James Holzhauer's 21st win sets new record
It’s official: James Holzhauer now holds the title of second-longest winning streak in "Jeopardy!" history. The 34-year-old professional gambler triumphed in Thursday night’s game - his 21st victory in a...
Student whose family paid $6.5M in scam says 'hard work' got her into Stanford
A newly unearthed video appears to show the Chinese student whose family allegedly paid a fixer $6.5 million to get her into Stanford bragging that she's living proof you don't...
It's getting hard for Yankees, whose feel-good story is nearly over
Their first two steps into deeper water didn’t go well, but now the Yankees need to prove they can handle teams that are actually good as opposed to the awful...
Disgraced NYPD cop on probation arrested for sex abuse
A disgraced NYPD cop who is on probation for a perjury conviction last year was arrested for undressing a woman while she slept in his car, The Post has learned....
Ashton Kutcher may testify in 'Hollywood Ripper' trial
Ashton Kutcher could be called to testify in the trial of a man nicknamed the "Hollywood Ripper," who allegedly murdered the actor's girlfriend nearly two decades ago. Prosecutors say "serial...
This is the age children are ready for their first cellphone
American children are ready for their first cellphone at age 12, according to new research. And by this age, they should already be packing their own lunch, walking to and...
Sexy historical drama casts Catherine of Aragon in a new light
History remembers Catherine of Aragon as Henry VIII’s boring first wife who he pushed aside for the more exciting (and doomed) Anne Boleyn. The new miniseries “The Spanish Princess” dramatizes...
Mets finally look like the team they have to be
This is the thing Mickey Callaway has seen in his heart, if not with his eyes, across the first 31 games of this up-and-down first month of the season. Callaway...
Americans waste $18K on 'non-essential' expenses a year
Between eating out, paying for cable and streaming services, receiving subscription boxes, and other superfluous spending, the average American spends $1,497 per month on non-essential items, according to new research.
Trial in ISIS-inspired Morocco double murder delayed
The trial for two dozen suspects charged with butchering two Scandinavian hikers was abruptly adjourned on Thursday. The trial was postponed minutes before opening statements were set to begin so...
Beluga spotted wearing mysterious harness likes being near humans
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — A beluga whale found in Arctic Norway wearing a harness that suggests links to Russia appears to be enjoying staying near humans. Joergen Ree Wiig, of the...
State pulls day care's license after owner's husband busted for rape
State officials on Thursday pulled the license of a Bronx day care after the owner's husband was accused of raping a young girl who went there. The New York State...
Jewish group alarmed after German police let neo-Nazis march
BERLIN — Germany’s leading Jewish organization expressed alarm Thursday over footage of flag-waving neo-Nazis in self-styled uniforms marching through an eastern German town on May Day unhindered by police. Footage...
Macy's fireworks show to make flashy return to Brooklyn Bridge
Get ready for blastoff, Brooklyn. After a five-year hiatus, Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks show will return to the Brooklyn Bridge, where tens of thousands of pyrotechnic shells will be...
'Avengers: Endgame': All the cool Easter eggs you missed
With all the money “Avengers: Endgame” has raked in — $1.6 billion and counting — it’s a pretty safe bet that you’ve seen it already. Maybe three times. In a...
'Tootsie' writer went from garbage collector to Tony nominee
Robert Horn, Tony-nominated for his snappy book to “Tootsie,” knows all too well what it’s like to scrape out a living in New York while trying to break into the...
Horrific video shows spider spinning web inside man’s ear
This horrific video shows the moment a doctor finds a spider spinning its web INSIDE a man's ear. The patient, in his 20s, had gone to his doctor complaining of...
High school student’s racist prom proposal sign condemned
BELLVILLE, Ohio — An Ohio high school student’s prom proposal sign referencing black people picking cotton has been condemned by school officials as hurtful and inappropriate. A photo that shows...
South Africans frustrated over continued racial disparities as vote nears
BETHLEHEM, South Africa - After a decade of living in a tiny corrugated iron shack, Nyani Moloi was ecstatic when she was handed the keys to a two-bedroom brick house...
How is releasing the Mueller report a scandal? and other commentary
Security desk: Releasing Mueller Report Is No Scandal Just a month ago, notes Bloomberg’s Eli Lake, Democrats were hoping the Mueller investigation would lead to indictments of President Trump’s inner...
Rangers sign recently acquired Adam Fox to entry-level deal
The other skate has dropped with the Rangers and Adam Fox. Two days after trading for the rights to the Harvard defenseman from the Hurricanes, the Rangers signed Fox to...
Man shot in the face in Bronx building lobby
A man was fatally shot in the face and the head in the Bronx Thursday afternoon, police said. The 32-year-old was struck when gunfire broke out at around 2:30 p.m....
Trump to award Tiger Woods the Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Trump will give Masters champion Tiger Woods the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Monday. The event will be “invitation only” and take place in the Rose Garden, White House...
Three Long Island teens arrested for plotting to bomb high school
Three teenagers were arrested on Long Island Thursday for planning to build a bomb and detonate the explosive device at their school, cops said. The three 16-year-old students of Connetquot...
Millennials blowing it by 'flexing' wealth, status on dating apps
While swiping on the dating app Bumble, Laurann O’Neill, 26, found someone who caught her eye — for all the wrong reasons. He was 23, attractive and obnoxious. Evan referred...
Woman sues cop who called her 'bleeding heart liberal' during arrest
A Pittsburgh woman claims she was arrested by a President Trump-loving cop who allegedly teased her for being a “bleeding heart liberal,” according to a new lawsuit. Darian Balcom said...
Court rules in favor of woman seeking opioid meds in jail
PORTLAND, Maine — A federal appeals court has affirmed a judge’s order requiring a jail to provide medication to a woman to keep her opioid addiction in remission. The Aroostook...
Hate crimes skyrocket in NYC as overall crime drops: NYPD
Reported hate crimes are skyrocketing in the Big Apple, but overall index crime in the city is down by 6.7 percent this year, the NYPD said Thursday. Bias crimes are...
‘Mortal Kombat’ among latest inductees into Video Game Hall of Fame
“Mortal Kombat,” the blood-and-guts arcade game that triggered Congressional hearings and age-level game ratings, was inducted Thursday into the World Video Game Hall of Fame, along with “Colossal Cave Adventure,”...
Teen faces charges after pal hallucinates from vape pen at school: cops
A Florida teen faces felony charges after a classmate landed in the hospital from using his vape pen containing synthetic weed, according to authorities. Adrian Garcia, 17, was arrested Tuesday...
Daniel Jones is ignoring all the heat Giants took for drafting him
Daniel Jones was in Nashville at the NFL draft and not in New Jersey to hear and sense the angst and shock when his name was called out as the...
Elderly woman attacked outside Kentucky's only abortion clinic
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Kentucky woman is charged with assaulting an 82-year-old woman who tried to hand her a flier outside the state’s only abortion clinic. WDRB-TV cited a criminal...
Sudanese protest military, call for civilian government
KHARTOUM, Sudan — Tens of thousands of Sudanese protesters took part in a mass rally Thursday to step up pressure on the military to hand power to civilians following last...
FBI sent a blond bombshell to meet Trump aide Papadopoulos: report
The "sexy bottle blonde" woman whom a former Trump campaign adviser says came on to him in a London bar was sent there by the FBI to investigate suspected campaign...
Selfless stranger buys supplies for teacher after learning about her $35K salary
An Arizona elementary school teacher, who drew widespread sympathy last year when she shared her meager salary on Facebook, said a New York City businessman has "adopted" her classroom to...
TurboTax says report about duping low-income taxpayers is 'fake news'
It’s one of the most charged phrases in American culture at the moment and now a tax prep giant is using it to fend off accusations that it cheated customers....
Baltimore mayor resigns amid ongoing corruption scandal
Embattled Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh resigned Thursday amid a widening scandal over a lucrative deal she inked with the University of Maryland Medical System to write a series of kids...
Can you get measles if you’re already vaccinated?
Are you at risk of contracting measles if you’re already vaccinated? Dr. Mike Varshavski, a family medicine physician and Instagram star, explains. “The measles vaccines are 96 percent effective,” Dr....
South Korean execs jailed for Russian shipwreck scam
Three executives from a South Korean company have been jailed for lying that they found a long-lost sunken Russian warship filled with $133 billion worth of gold. Seoul-based firm Shinil...
New Vampire Weekend album review: 'Father of the Bride' is a commitment
After winning their first Grammy for their last album, 2013’s “Modern Vampires of the City,” Vampire Weekend apparently decided that, as a reward for that achievement, a six-year break was...
Cheeky dog eats $280 in cash then lands owners with hefty vet bill
A trip to the vet isn't cheap, but it is even more expensive when it's because your pet has swallowed wads of cash.
Billionaire pharma founder convicted in opioid bribery scheme
The billionaire founder behind the drug company that hired a former exotic dancer to help bribe doctors was found guilty in a nationwide scheme to prescribe a dangerous opioid. John...
'UglyDolls' review: Pop star voices can't save greedy kid flick
The message of the screechy new kids’ movie “UglyDolls” may appear to be “Be yourself,” but the real takeaway here is “Buy our merch!” That corporate greed is particularly noticeable...
Nets star D'Angelo Russell busted with marijuana at airport
Nets guard D’Angelo Russell was busted Wednesday night trying to sneak marijuana through LaGuardia Airport hidden in a secret compartment inside an iced tea can, officials said. Russell, 23, was...
Burger King's new combos are anything but 'Happy' meals
Burger King is dunking on McDonald’s in the name of mental health awareness. The King’s latest promotion targets the McDonald’s “Happy Meal” -- but swaps in a range of other...
Daredevils throw themselves off a moving semi-truck
A group of base jumpers in Twin Falls, Idaho, made a daring leap off the back of a semi-truck as it drove along a bridge. The thrilling footage shows the...
School investigating video of teacher's aide sitting on student's lap
A Utah school district launched an investigation this week after a video of a female teacher’s aide sitting on a male student’s lap surfaced on social media.
It's gotten really ugly for Tim Tebow
Tebow Time has hit the skids in Triple-A. After 21 games with the Syracuse Mets, Tim Tebow has been missing at the plate, slumping to a .143 batting average and...
Would-be NYC subway bomber Najibullah Zazi to be released on time served
A Queens man caught preparing for a 9/11 anniversary suicide bomb attack on the subways under Grand Central will soon walk out of prison thanks to a sentence that amounts...
Drinking diet soda makes you eat more, gain weight
Kids and teenagers who drank Diet Coke and other diet beverages ate an extra 200 calories a day, according to a new study.
Meet the architect behind NYC's billionaire-filled buildings
It is not a stretch to say that Robert A.M. Stern is the most successful residential architect living today. The 79-year-old Upper East Sider really earns the title if you...
Women's hockey stars demand one North American league with boycott
Tired of the status quo and low pay, more than 200 of the world's top female hockey players announced Thursday they will not play at all this year in an...
'Baby on Board' creator is a multimillionaire — with no children
The story behind those ubiquitous “Baby On Board” decals is far from boring. In honor of the divisive yellow car window sticker’s 35th birthday, the Washington Post has published its...
Man falls into dangerous Hawaii volcano – and lives
A man miraculously survived a plunge into Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano after he lost his footing along a 300-foot cliff, according to reports. The man fell about 60 to 70 feet...
Facebook bans Alex Jones, other extremist figures
Facebook on Thursday designated several extremist figures as “dangerous” — including Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, Infowars host Alex Jones, political commentator Milo Yiannopoulos and conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer...
Mets villain ends series with spectacular ejection
Jesse Winker wasn’t exactly a household name when the Reds arrived at Citi Field on Monday, but by the end of the four-game series, Mets fans certainly knew who he...
Ohio man raped now-pregnant 11-year-old girl: authorities
An Ohio man is accused of having sex with an 11-year-old girl — who is now pregnant, according to local reports. Juan Leon-Gomez, 26, was arrested early Wednesday when the...
The double-edged sword of countries that allow menstrual leave
You know how periods can make you feel absolutely awful -- and some women suffer from excruciating pain thanks to menstruation that can impact their ability to even get out...
Families give emotional testimony at hearing in wake of deadly limo crashes
Raw grief from two horrific New York limo crashes was on display in Albany on Thursday, when surviving family members described their heartbreak to lawmakers in hopes of spurring much-needed...
Cop who refused to enter scene of ax attack resigns from NYPD
He avoided getting axed — only to quit in disgrace. One of the Brooklyn cops who refused to enter the bloody apartment where an ax murderer left a woman nearly...
Noah Syndergaard back in big way: Homers while pitching shutout
Noah Syndergaard was the complete package Thursday. After stumbling through his previous three starts, the Mets right-hander rebounded with a getaway day special: a four-hit shutout with 10 strikeouts in...
Navy says reported 'UFO' sightings will be kept secret under new guidelines
The US Navy has drafted new guidelines for collecting information on UFO sightings, but the information won't be made public, according to a Tuesday report. A Navy spokesman told The...
Bounce house goes airborne, injuring 5 students: 'Two girls broke their legs'
Several students were injured at a Washington state high school Wednesday when a gust of wind catapulted a bouncy house at least 10 feet into the air, officials said. A...
Shares of fake meat maker Beyond Meat soar 163%
Shares of fake meat maker Beyond Meat soared 163% Thursday — making it the most successful IPO since the financial crisis as investors gobbled up the stock. The stock closed...
Teen dies of allergic reaction after classmate throws cheese at him
A 13-year-old British boy with severe allergies died after a classmate flung a piece of cheese at him — and said at an inquest that he did not know an...
Google’s new privacy feature auto-deletes location history
We had our first hint this was coming thanks to a beta version of Google Maps from a few months ago, inside of which code was found that revealed Google...
Alleged texts show new side of Tyreek Hill case
Tyreek Hill's lawyer is fighting back on child abuse allegations against the Chiefs wide receiver, instead levying the blame on Hill's fiancée in a letter sent to the NFL. Hill's...
Rabbi who lost fingers in San Diego synagogue shooting says he 'faced evil'
The rabbi whose fingers were blown off during a deadly attack on his California synagogue said he "faced evil" but resolved to keep moving to protect his congregation. "Just five...
Child killed after being hit by candy van in Brooklyn
A 3-year-old boy was mowed down by a candy-delivery van in Brooklyn Thursday — leaving his hysterical mother wailing “My son! My son!” as she cradled his lifeless body in...
Daniel Pantaleo wanted vacation during NYPD trial in Eric Garner chokehold death
NYPD officer Daniel Pantaleo’s departmental trial has been on the calendar for five months, but that didn’t stop him for asking to take a vacation in the middle of it....
Two-thirds of voters don't want Trump to be impeached: poll
Two-thirds of American voters say that Congress should not move to impeach President Trump following the release of special counsel Robert Mueller's report, while 29 percent believe that it should,...
Religious superiors to get training on nun abuse cases
The head of the international umbrella group of nuns said Thursday that religious sisters are increasingly speaking out about sexual and other forms of abuse by clergy, but that their...
Dan Patrick reveals frightening and complicated health battle
Dan Patrick believes he's on the other side. And he's ready to talk about the daily horrors he's dealt with for seven years. The host of the syndicated "Dan Patrick...
Woman blames drunk driving incident on Taco Bell nachos
Don’t drive and eat nachos at the same time. A woman in Ohio reportedly attempted to blame a near-accident on her Taco Bell order. After nearly striking a police car,...
Holocaust survey exposes 'really disturbing' gaps in knowledge
A new survey has found that many Austrians lack basic knowledge of the Nazi genocide — even though the notorious Mauthausen concentration camp was just outside of the city of...
Would-be NYC subway bomber could soon be a free man
A decade ago, Najibullah Zazi faced life in prison for plotting a suicide bomb attack in the New York City subway timed to coincide with the 9/11 anniversary in 2009...
Alabama Democrat opposes abortion ban: 'Kill them now or kill them later'
An Alabama state lawmaker is taking heat for bizarre comments he made in advance of a bill that will criminalize nearly all abortions in the state. The measure passed with...
Behind Yankees' Gio Urshela vision and new roster dilemma
The Yankees had always liked Giovanny Urshela. He was the kind of player who both their scouting and analytic wings said was intriguing. Brian Cashman, while explaining that, also said...
Bosnia's once-famous rivers now highlight country's catastrophic garbage problem
Neglected during the wars in the 1990s, Bosnia’s waste-management problem has grown over the years, reaching alarming proportions in a region where joblessness and poverty are widespread and where corruption...
'Trickle ghosting' is the latest cruel dating trend
Add this one to your sad dating dictionary: trickle ghosting. The term entered the lexicon of heartbreak thanks to a viral Reddit post Wednesday. Its original poster shared that her...
'Game of Thrones': Where the houses stand after the Battle of Winterfell
The Battle of Winterfell took out some of the most beloved characters on “Game of Thrones" Season 8, and the survivors are all shook up. Daenerys may be ready to...
St. John's lands 'tough as s--t' point guard in first huge step
Mike Anderson threw a strike, then landed his first commitment. All by shortly after noon. The new St. John’s coach had a good start to his Thursday, throwing out the...
Indiana woman accused of driving over boyfriend twice, killing him
CROWN POINT, Ind. — A northwestern Indiana woman accused of driving a car over her boyfriend twice has been charged in his killing. Twenty-three-year-old Briana Rice of Hammond is charged...
Woman charged with conspiring to gang-rape kidnapped woman
A female kidnapper abducted a woman at gunpoint in a terrifying plot to gang-rape her, a report said. Alexandria Lauren Hancock, 28, of Montgomery, was arrested Friday in connection to...
New York 'Nazi' gets egged after homophobic comments
A man carrying a Nazi flag and spouting homophobic and racist statements had an egg thrown at his head in New York's Union Square. A witness captured video footage of...
Man suffers serious stroke after cracking neck
A 28-year-old man in Oklahoma suffered a serious stroke — as well as painful hiccups — after popping his neck, according to a report. “The moment I heard the pop,...
Strange star unlike any found in Milky Way could be intruder from another galaxy
A strange star discovered hidden in the Milky Way could be an intruder from a dwarf galaxy that was once "swallowed" by our own, astronomers say.
Al Green gets his 'groove back' at Radio City concert this weekend
When you’re one of the best singers ever, taking care of your voice is no joke. But for Al Green, it’s nothing to sweat about. Even at 73, the R&B...
Ronan Farrow drops $5.65M on a New York penthouse
Ronan Farrow — whose coverage of alleged sexual harassers like Harvey Weinstein galvanized the #MeToo movement and earned him a Pulitzer Prize — how has a trophy home, too. The...
How medical bills are crushing America's middle class
Americans are losing the battle against oppressive medical bills. A new report from American Cancer Society researchers reveals that more than half of all Americans struggle with healthcare costs, often...
These 'squishy' emergency robots are designed to save lives
“We think that it can save lives,” Squishy Robotics CEO Alice Agogino said.
This house is free but it comes with a 'godawful' catch
There is such a thing as a free house — although, like with lunches, there’s always a catch. A Minnesota woman is selling her historic home for a whopping zero...
He can't take any Moore: Trump's Fed pick withdraws from consideration
President Trump announced that Stephen Moore, his pick for the Federal Reserve Board, removed his name from the nomination process about an hour after Moore said he was "all in"...
'Monster' abducted 4-year-old girl from bed, hid her in chest: cops
A 20-year-old "monster" snatched a Pennsylvania girl from her bedroom, then stashed her in a wooden chest at his grandparents' home, police said. Thomas Andrew Dewald was charged Monday with...
Arsonist torches half a million bees in Texas, destroys colonies
A bee-hating firebug set dozens of hives aflame in Texas, killing about half a million honey-makers, authorities said. The arsonist struck the Brazoria County Beekeepers Association Bee Yard in Alvin...
California inches toward 40M people despite declining births, slowing immigration
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California had its slowest recorded growth rate in its history last year as the country’s most populous state was hit by a slowdown in immigration and a...
Mets fans' Enemy No. 1 speaks: They know my mom's name
Jesse Winker has a unique way of getting back at the Mets fans who have heckled him during the Reds series at Citi Field. “They talk loud -- and a...
Harlem teacher accused of lewd conversations with 18 students
A former Harlem charter school teacher allegedly had lewd communications with at least 18 students, claiming he did it “to be the cool teacher,” according to prosecutors and court papers....
Mike Pence says Ilhan Omar 'chooses socialism' after her Venezuela comments
Vice President Mike Pence panned Rep. Ilhan Omar for picking “socialism over freedom” by blaming the US for the crisis in Venezuela. “As Venezuelans take to the streets to stand...
Four red wolf pups, hunted to the point of extinction, born at Chicago zoo
CHICAGO — Four pups of a critically endangered species of wolf have been born at Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago. The zoo says in a news release that the two...
Doctor charged in wife's murder after claiming she fell down stairs
A California doctor who told emergency responders in 2016 that his wife fatally fell down the stairs was charged with her murder, prosecutors said. Dr. Eric Sills, 53, who was...
Pompeo will meet Russian foreign minister to discuss Venezuela crisis
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Finland next week to discuss disagreements over the crisis in Venezuela, a US official said Thursday. The...
Bills have new plan to stop fans from 'embarrassing' themselves
Buffalo appears to have a plan to curb the #BillsMafia shenanigans this year. The Bills announced they will implement a new policy requiring fans who arrive via bus to games...
India braces for ‘extremely severe’ Cyclone Fani to make landfall
NEW DELHI — Hundreds of thousands of people were evacuated along India’s eastern coast on Thursday as authorities braced for a cyclone moving through the Bay of Bengal that was...
Cam Newton and girlfriend Kia Proctor expecting fourth child
Cam Newton will soon be adding another member to his offensive line.
Beauty queen learns 'bruise' on her finger is actually deadly skin cancer
A Chicago beauty queen got the shock of her life when a bruise on her nail turned out to be the same deadly cancer that killed Bob Marley. Karolina Jasko,...
Celtics icon Danny Ainge has 'mild' heart attack
Celtics executive and icon Danny Ainge is expected to be OK after suffering a "mild" heart attack Tuesday night. The Celtics announced their GM and team president had the scare...
Elderly couple mistakenly sign for package, find $10M in meth inside
An elderly couple in Australia mistakenly signed for a package sent to the wrong address that contained $10 million worth of meth, according to a report. The pair in the...
Alaska Airlines named best overall carrier for fourth year running
Alaska Airlines has again been voted the best overall carrier in the United States — but if it's a four-legged friend you're looking to accommodate at 35,000 feet, then ExpressJet...
Second horse in danger, and Kentucky Derby is a mess
Another Kentucky Derby contender may be out before the gates even fly open. A day after betting favorite Omaha Beach was scratched with an illness, Haikal became questionable with an...
Bruins jerk finds real culprit of his blindsided punch to head: us
If it weren't for the media, Brad Marchand believes his punch to the back of Scott Harrington's head would be no big deal. During a stoppage of play in Tuesday's...
‘Eva Stories’ brings the Holocaust into the Instagram era
How would a teenager today experience the Holocaust? That’s the chilling question “Eva Stories” is asking with this ambitious, big-budget Instagram series — based on the diary of Eva Heyman,...
Nancy Pelosi accuses William Barr of lying to Congress
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday accused Attorney General William Barr of lying to Congress during his testimony to a Senate panel where he defended his handling of special counsel...
Drinking just one energy drink is enough to cause heart problems, study warns
Scientists at the University of Texas found that it takes consuming just one energy drinks to cause your blood vessels to narrow, which increases the risk of blockages that cause...
1-year-old shot during Texas road rage incident
A 1-year-old child was shot during a road rage incident involving the tot's dad and another driver in Texas this week. The shooting occurred just before 1 p.m. Wednesday in...
How Kentucky Derby winner's poop ended up being sold for $200 a nugget
It wasn't easy getting this crap. Dixieland Preserves is selling $200 jars of turds from 1997 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner Silver Charm. How did they get their hands...
Draymond Green fires back at famous ESPN host and 'boring ass show'
Draymond Green was trying to play nice by downplaying the criticism of referees during the Warriors-Rockets playoff series, but once somebody criticized him for that, the gloves came off. ESPN's...
After years of extreme drought, Iraq's wet winter poses new challenges
YOUSSIFIYAH, Iraq — After years of meager rains and scorching summers, the wettest winter in a generation has revived Iraq’s famous rivers and filled its lakes, bringing welcome relief to...
My big fat Greek massacre plot: Ousted frat brother threatened to 'shoot up' house, cops say
An unhinged student at an Ohio university threatened to “shoot up” his former fraternity — and kept a "hit list" of bros he was targeting, police said. Cameron Bleses Wallace,...
Huckabee Sanders: Nadler is 'incapable' of questioning Barr
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders slammed House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler on Thursday, saying he has “lost confidence in himself and his capability to do his job”...
Leonardo da Vinci drawing, portrait mark 500 years since his death
LONDON — A drawing of a bearded, pensive-looking man owned by Queen Elizabeth II is a portrait of Leonardo da Vinci, a royal art adviser said Thursday on the 500th...
Bizarre three-eyed snake found in Australia
This Aussie is a real eye-catcher. A bizarre snake with a third eye smack dab in the middle of its head was found this week by park rangers on a...
Tesla to issue more than $2 billion in debt to fund expansion
Tesla launched issues of new shares and debt worth more than $2 billion Thursday, with chief executive Elon Musk pitching in $10 million as the electric car maker gave in...
New York bill would allow kids to run lemonade stands without a permit
ALBANY — When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Or craft a state law. Last July, 7-year-old Brendan Mulvaney’s entrepreneurial dreams soured when Health Department officials shut down his lemonade...
Steve Cohen shows up to no-show Barr hearing with bucket of KFC
Rep. Steve Cohen showed up at the House Judiciary Committee where Attorney General William Barr was a no-show munching on a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken. "The attorney general is...
UNC Charlotte shooter was disarmed by retired NYPD detective
The man who disarmed the gunman who killed two people and injured four others at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte this week is a former member of the NYPD's elite...
Foot found in pond belongs to missing mother of five: police
A human foot fished out of an Indiana pond belongs to a missing mother of five, police said. Avon Police Department Deputy Chief Brian Nugent said late Wednesday that a...
Army vet rescues dog trapped in hot car by smashing window
The dog days of summer are almost upon us — and with warmer weather come devastating reports of animals and children left in hot cars. One dog lover refused to...
Smash Mouth turns on 'jackass' Bryce Harper amid Phillies boos
The heat is ticking up around Bryce Harper. Soon enough, he might as well be walking on the sun. Smash Mouth, the very same ironically beloved '90s band that tried...
Charter school teacher charged with raping 10-year-old boy
A teacher at a public charter school in Louisiana has been charged with raping a 10-year-old boy, deputies said. Deidre R. Smith, 34, was arrested Tuesday on charges of first-degree...
Christian McCaffrey sets sights on Olivia Culpo after her messy NFL breakup
Christian McCaffrey's pumped-up photos haven't gone unnoticed.
Red-hot Charlie Morton will shut down Royals
Showtime! Tony Award nominees were announced Tuesday. Beetlejuice has been nominated for Best Musical, Bryan Cranston for Best Actor, Annette Bening for Best Actress, Jussie Smollet for Best Choreography, Lori...
Celebrity sex, drugs and death: Inside the infamous Chateau Marmont
Of all the jaw-dropping things — movie-star affairs, secret parties and tragedies of many stripes — that have happened at the Chateau Marmont hotel in West Hollywood, the most notorious...
MMA fighter fakes knee injury for sweet proposal
MMA fighter Vince Murdock posted a video of the sweet moment when he proposed to his girlfriend, Kira Feightner, with the help of his knee tattoo. The couple were on...
'Long Shot' review: Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen have chemistry
It might seem you’ve heard this one before: A schlubby dude (here, Seth Rogen) improbably wins the heart of a woman (Charlize Theron) who’s out of his league. It’s hardly...
Children bitten in disturbing Arizona daycare incidents
Two children were bitten multiple times on their backs by other kids in unrelated incidents at a pair of Arizona daycare facilities — and their parents are demanding answers. Rocio...
Sen. Michael Bennet becomes latest Democrat to run for president
Sen. Michael Bennet became the latest Democrat to announce he will run for president in 2020. The Colorado lawmaker announced his bid on "CBS This Morning" on Thursday, becoming the...
Two Indiana judges shot in White Castle parking lot
Two Indiana circuit court judges were shot in a White Castle parking lot when a squabble with strangers took a violent turn. Clark County Judges Brad Jacobs and Drew Adams...
Troy Tulowitzki suffers setback on verge of Yankees return
Troy Tulowitzki was removed from a minor league rehab game with Single-A Tampa on Wednesday when he felt tightness in the left calf after going 1-for-1 and playing short. It...
William Barr skips out on House panel hearing
Rep. Jerrold Nadler blasted Attorney General William Barr for not showing up at his panel's hearing on Thursday, threatened to cite him for contempt and mocked his absence by leaving...
Thailand’s king marries ex-flight attendant in surprise before coronation
It was a crowning achievement for a former flight attendant for Thai Airways. Three days before his official coronation, Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn married Suthida Tidjai — the deputy head...
Julian Assange will fight extradition to the US
Julian Assange refused on Thursday to surrender to US authorities on conspiracy charges — kicking off an extradition battle that officials say will drag out for “many months.” The defiant...
Ilhan Omar claims Venezuela crisis is America's fault
Rep. Ilhan Omar blamed the US for the political turmoil in Venezuela, saying we “helped lead the devastation” through the use of sanctions. "A lot of the policies that we...
Taylor Swift accused of ripping off Beyoncé's act at Billboard Music Awards
Taylor Swift does not march to the beat of her own drummer, according to the Beyhive. The "ME!" singer opened the 2019 Billboard Music Awards with an Easter egg-hued rendition...
Sri Lanka police name all 9 Easter Sunday suicide bombers
The names of the nine people who authorities say detonated suicide bombs in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, killing 257 people, have been released and their assets will be seized...
63-year-old can put her ankles behind her head
Meet the Amazing Amy — a yoga entertainer whose extreme flexibility dazzles crowds in New York City. “There’s a euphoria and an ecstasy I get, especially in front of audiences,...
Applications to grow hemp pour in to Illinois Department of Agriculture
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Agriculture received nearly 400 applications to grow or process industrial hemp in the first 24 hours after they became available. Agriculture officials said...
Virginia man crushed to death by plate glass
DANVILLE, Va. — A Virginia man was crushed to death when plate glass he was loading onto a truck fell on top of him. Henry County Sheriff's Capt. Wayne Davis...
Robinson Cano didn't miss a beat
Robinson Cano missed just two games — a relief for the Mets. The veteran second baseman was back in the lineup for Wednesday’s 1-0 loss to the Reds, after getting...
Phil Mickelson's locker room nap goes viral
Phil Mickelson, who has really embraced social media over the past few months, got caught napping this time. While looking to go to his locker, PGA Tour pro Keith Mitchell...
Why Enes Kanter is ripping the Turkish government again
Enes Kanter had a solid game in helping the Trail Blazers to a 97-90 win over the Nuggets in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal on Wednesday night. Not...
A dubious puck grab that wasn't called helps sink Islanders
RALEIGH, N.C. — Maybe the Hurricanes’ Justin Faulk closed his hand on the puck, but plays like that go uncalled every game. At least, that’s how the Islanders were trying...
India planning to land spacecraft on the moon later this year
India is planning to land a spacecraft on the moon in September, which would make it only the fourth country to make the journey, according to the Indian Space Research...
Clinton: It 'makes perfect sense' to call for AG Barr's resignation
Hillary Clinton said Wednesday that it “makes perfect sense” for top Democrats to call for the resignation of Attorney General William Barr. “Calling for his resignation makes perfect sense because...
The Islanders are completely melting down
RALEIGH , N.C., — One harmless-looking play. One harmful mistake. “I own it,” said Robin Lehner of his turnover after playing a rim-around that became Justin Williams’ tie-breaking and ultimate...
Yankees can't afford this version of Masahiro Tanaka
PHOENIX — At least Masahiro Tanaka didn’t pull both hamstrings. Not much else positive happened to Tanaka on Wednesday against the Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Last June in the Subway...
Florida lawmakers pass bill allowing more armed teachers
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — More Florida classroom teachers could carry guns in school under a bill passed Wednesday by state lawmakers, the latest response to last year's mass shooting at a...
Ex-CIA officer admits to espionage conspiracy with China
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — An ex-CIA officer pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiring with China to commit espionage after receiving a promise from his Chinese handlers that he would be financially set...
Chiefs star sounds off on disturbing Tyreek Hill case
The explosive audiotape that reopened Tyreek Hill's child abuse case has left his teammates silent. Except for one. “I think it’s bad, man,” Tyrann Mathieu told SB Nation on Tuesday...
CJ McCollum picks up Damian Lillard as Trail Blazers even it up
DENVER — After giving up 39 points to Damian Lillard in the opener, the Denver Nuggets were determined to make sure Portland's role players would have to bear the burden...
Woman with measles saw 'Avengers: Endgame,' potentially exposed audience
Thanos has got nothing on measles. A measles-afflicted California woman reportedly went to a midnight showing of "Avengers: Endgame" last week — potentially exposing her fellow theatergoers to the disease,...
Lynette 'Squeaky' Fromme: I'm still in love with Charles Manson
Charles Manson still has her under his spell. Devoted Manson follower Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme says she's still head over heels for the late cult leader, nearly 50 years after members...