May 17, 2019
Stormy Daniels agrees to dismiss suit against ex-lawyer
LOS ANGELES — Porn actress Stormy Daniels has agreed to dismiss a lawsuit that accused her former lawyer of colluding with President Donald Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, to have...
More than 1,000 Yemenite Shofars stolen from Brooklyn man
A massive load of more than 1,000 polished Yemenite Shofars or antelope horns were stolen from a Brooklyn home, police said Friday. A 70-year-old Crown Heights man was inside his...
Texas officer fired after fatally shooting black man during traffic stop
ARLINGTON, Texas — A Texas police officer has been fired after he was charged with criminally negligent homicide in the fatal shooting of a black man during a traffic stop...
Yankees climb into first place as Gio Urshela walk-off caps rally
In the bottom of the ninth of a tie game on Friday night in The Bronx, with the winning run 90 feet away, the Yankees had just who they wanted...
Ex-Oregon football star tackles armed student inside high school
PORTLAND, Ore. — A former college football standout at the University of Oregon was credited Friday with tackling an armed student at a Portland, Oregon, high school before anyone was...
Woman accused of threatening mass shooting at elementary school
A Florida woman was charged Friday with threating to carry out a mass shooting at a school in an online post. Juliana Cote, 26, of Tampa, made the threat Thursday,...
Man's car shot up over parking dispute, 3-year-old daughter caught in crossfire
A father from North Carolina got his car shot up during an argument over a parking space -- while his 3-year-old daughter was sitting in the backseat, a report says....
deGrom embarrassed by Marlins as Mets alarm bells get louder
MIAMI — On this night, he slept with de Fishes. In an embarrassing performance, Jacob deGrom got flattened by the worst team in the major leagues Friday night, sounding an...
PBA sues NYPD over benefits in line-of-duty injuries
A police union head is asking a judge to force the NYPD to give written explanations when it denies officers coverage for injuries they incur on the job. Police Benevolent...
Nxivm trial jurors meet Keith Raniere's alleged top-tier sex slaves
Accused sex cultist Keith Raniere relied on eight women to carry out his darkest desires and grow his harem of slaves, a former member testified Friday. Jurors seated on Raniere's...
Overstock CEO lambastes critics of stock sale
Overstock Chief Executive Patrick Byrne blasted investors who questioned his recent stock sale, calling their criticism “gauche” and vowing never to defend his selling again. The fiery letter to shareholders...
Britain's EU divorce delves into chaos
Britain’s divorce from the European Union devolved into chaos Friday after the opposition Labour Party declared last-ditch talks dead due to Prime Minister Theresa May’s crumbling government. Nearly three years...
CBS looking to buy Starz from Lionsgate
CBS is looking to buy Lionsgate’s cable TV channel Starz, an informed source told The Post. CBS is said to only be interested in Starz and not Lionsgate, which also...
Student drowns during after-school dip in lake with friends
A high school student from North Carolina drowned on Friday — with reports claiming that he spent more than an hour underwater — after going for a swim with his...
Teacher says she was fired over breaks to pump breast milk
PORTLAND, Maine — A former Falmouth elementary school teacher contends the school district declined to renew her contract because she took three breaks a day to pump breast milk for...
CC Sabathia plays enforcer again in heated Yankees-Rays rivalry
CC Sabathia took umbrage with the Rays drilling Luke Voit last week at Tropicana Field, so it was no surprise the fired-up veteran attempted to stick up for his teammates...
JUUL e-cigarette maker sees its valuation top $38B
Despite criticisms that it’s helping promote an “epidemic” in teen vaping, e-cigarette maker Juul continues to attract new investors, The Post has learned. Last week, mutual fund giant Capital Re...
Ohio pastor gets life in prison on child sex trafficking charges
TOLEDO, Ohio — A minister in Ohio who pleaded guilty to child sex trafficking has been sentenced to life in prison. Federal authorities say Cordell Jenkins was among three Toledo-area...
Florida woman who smiled in mugshot after fatal DUI crash heads to prison
The Florida woman who was all smiles for a mugshot after a DUI manslaughter arrest was all sobs Thursday at her sentencing. Angenette Welk’s case drew worldwide attention -- and...
Relatives of Americans allegedly massacred by Rwandans shocked by resettlement deal
Relatives of American tourists who were hacked to death by Rwandan militia members 20 years ago were stunned when it was revealed this week that their loved ones' accused murderers...
Cory Booker writes open letter to men about abortion rights
Democratic presidential hopeful Cory Booker penned an open letter to US men about abortion rights on Friday, writing that they need to stand with women because “all people deserve to...
Aaron Judge admits 'obvious' about his injury
Aaron Judge said it’s “obvious” he won’t be fully healthy the rest of the season while he deals with a strained left oblique, but he will return as soon as...
The criminologist who saved New York
Law-abiding residents of high-crime neighborhoods keep proving criminologist George Kelling right. Kelling died Monday at his home in New Hampshire. He was 83. Go to a police-community meeting in any...
Girls having a slumber party fight off naked intruder: cops
Two 10-year-old girls from California having a slumber party "fought off" a naked creep who sneaked in through a window and tried to sexually assault them, cops said. "I would...
Brit voters set to burn the Brexit-bumbling politicians
There is a lesson in British politics for the rest of the world: A democratic revolt of the people against the establishment cannot be resisted forever. The immediate result of...
That 'no texting while walking' bill is even worse than you think
State Sen. Tim Kennedy (D-Buffalo), who chairs the Transportation Committee, vows that the no-texting-while-walking bill “will not be seeing the light of day.” But it’s all too telling that he...
The wrong way to 'improve' HIV testing
You walk into an emergency room with severe pain. A hospital worker draws your blood. Sometime later, a doctor tells you in the crowded ER that you have HIV. But...
Mom who was diagnosed with cancer same day she became a widow dies
A 38-year-old Minnesota mother who was diagnosed with an inoperable cancer the same day her husband succumbed to his battle with ALS in 2017 has died, according to new reports....
Why adding an 'adversity score' to the SATs is a terrible idea
What a terrible idea: The College Board is adding a new “adversity score” to go along with every SAT result. The info will supposedly help schools consider the social and...
Stopping subway sickos
Here’s hoping the NYPD’s new push against serial subway sickos leads to real change. But it won’t be easy. The latest case turns on the guy busted for allegedly stalking...
Oh, baby: Davidson the right man for Rangers
It was becoming clear this was the only solution for the Rangers, the only one that made enough sense they would wait for it. How much longer does not have...
Woman accused of cutting baby from slain teen recently lost son
The woman who allegedly slaughtered a pregnant teen and ripped the baby from her womb had recently lost an adult son and showed pictures of the man to her victim...
Fans react to John Daly's controversial golf cart use
The hair, the pants, the cigarette smoke. It's hard to miss John Daly on any golf course, let alone at the PGA Championship. New York Post went behind the scenes...
'Blood & Treasure' review: Fast but forgettable adventure
This season, ABC gave us “Whiskey Cavalier,” one of those globe-trotting espionage series featuring a poorly matched guy and girl whose mutual attraction was reluctant yet instantaneous. Not surprisingly, the...
Mob lawyer-turned-rat is sentenced to time served -- 3 days
A former mob lawyer who turned canary against Bonanno crime-family boss Vincent "Vinny Gorgeous" Basciano was sentenced Friday to time served -- three days -- by the same judge Basciano...
Woman reportedly stabs boyfriend because he didn't get her birthday gift
Give her a present — or else! A Pennsylvania woman stabbed her boyfriend with a box cutter and threatened to kill him because he failed to get her a birthday...
The shocking details of NYPD cop's alleged murder-for-hire plot
An NYPD cop gave her boyfriend $7,000 to hire a hitman to kill her estranged husband — and the lover’s own teenage daughter — in a heinous plot that ended...
'Making Magic' and Rick Lax are a hit for Facebook Watch
A new series starring Las Vegas magician Rick Lax has been a huge hit for Facebook Watch. “Making Magic” has garnered nearly 4 million views over two episodes since premiering...
How Fosse pushed shining star Verdon to the side in 'Chicago'
Fosse/Verdon | Tuesday, 10 p.m., FX The remaining episodes of “Fosse/Verdon” focus on the backstage drama while the show “Chicago” was in rehearsal. While Gwen Verdon (Michelle Williams) cherished the...
NBA player banned 2 years for violating league's drug policy
INDIANAPOLIS — The NBA has banned Indiana Pacers guard Tyreke Evans at least two years for violating the league’s anti-drug policy. The league announced that Evans had been dismissed and...
PGA Championship: Tiger Woods misses the cut after disappointing Round 2
Tiger Woods' follow-up to a memorable Masters win was certainly forgettable. Woods finished three-over 73 on Friday, missing the cut at the PGA Championship by a stroke after scoring plus-5...
Dad accused of letting daughter burn alive in car charged with murder
The dad who allegedly left his 3-year-old daughter to burn alive in a chained-shut car earlier this month has been arrested on murder charges, police said Friday. Martin Pereira, 39,...
Lakers aren't going to hire replacement for Magic Johnson
The Los Angeles Lakers will not hire a president of basketball operations to replace Magic Johnson, ESPN reported Friday. Per the report, general manager Rob Pelinka will remain in his...
Scott Stringer gets his first endorsement for NYC mayor
Comptroller Scott Stringer has yet to officially kick off his presumptive bid to become mayor, but he still picked up his first endorsement in the race on Friday from a...
What Michael Conforto can learn from Clint Frazier's mistake
Clint Frazier was unaware the Mets’ Michael Conforto had been sent to the seven-day injured list after suffering a concussion when he collided with Robinson Cano as they chased a...
Mayoral hopeful Scott Stringer unveils child care plan
Another city pol is auditioning to be the next mayor while Bill de Blasio is out-of-town kicking off his pipe-dream presidential bid. Comptroller Scott Stringer – who is also planning...
Maximum Security owner makes $20 million challenge to Kentucky Derby contenders
There may be horse racing history of some kind this year after all. The Triple Crown is out of the question, with Kentucky Derby winner Country House not competing in...
NYPD cop held without bail in alleged murder-for-hire plot
An NYPD cop was ordered held without bail Friday in an alleged murder-for-hire plot targeting her estranged husband and her boyfriend's daughter. Valerie Cincinelli — who wore a maroon "PINK"...
Bus driver punished kids by turning off AC, rolling up windows on hot day: parents
Irate Texas parents claim a school bus driver shut off the air conditioning and rolled up the windows in her big yellow ride on a hot day to punish students...
Millions of songbirds slaughtered each year during Mediterranean olive harvest
Every year, millions of songbirds are "massacred" during the Mediterranean olive harvest — getting sucked up into crop machines at night — as they sit and roost in the olive...
NY comedy queen takes serious turn with new film 'Ask for Jane'
New York comedy queen Caroline Hirsch has produced a film that is nothing to laugh about. The woman famed for spotting talent from Jerry Seinfeld and Jon Stewart to Dave...
Precious Achiuwa joins Penny Hardaway's stacked Memphis recruiting class
The question: Who’s the hottest coach on the recruiting trail? The Answer: Not John Calipari or Mike Krzyzewski. Yes, you read that right. Finally, the Kentucky and Duke coach are...
Watch a dog at the city pound get dragged to its death
This is the moment a dog at the city's pound was dragged to its death. A viral video taken inside the Manhattan Animal Care Center on May 9 shows workers...
Steve Mills not showing Knicks' hand when it comes to Anthony Davis
CHICAGO — Knicks president Steve Mills, finally breaking his recent silence, declined to speculate about trading the third pick in the draft for Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis and said fans...
NYPD investigating claim officer mocked women over abortions while on subway
The NYPD is looking into a viral tweet from a straphanger who claimed a uniformed officer on her subway ride was mocking women's reasons for getting abortions, the department said...
Woman meets daughter 70 years after giving her up for adoption
A 90-year-old Louisiana woman who put her newborn up for adoption more than 70 years ago has been reunited with her daughter thanks to a DNA test. Elizabeth Pullen of...
Whitney Biennial 2019 is a don't-miss spectacle of wit and weight
How fresh is the art at this year’s Whitney Biennial? “People were still thinking about their work up until the weekend,” says Jane Panetta, who, with co-curator Rujeko Hockley, put...
Parents who raise kids as vegans should be prosecuted: doctors
Good thing the Duke and Duchess of Sussex don’t live in Belgium. Prince Harry and wife Meghan have been said to be considering raising baby Archie as a vegan, a...
‘I took a BDSM test to see what I’m actually into and the results were wild’
If sexual tastes were baked goods, I would be a vanilla tart. Delicious and readily available, but pretty simple fare all the same. I’ve never seen 50 Shades, none of...
Court reverses couple’s drug convictions after prosecutor mocks patron saint
Luis Morales-Montanez and Jessica Acosta were convicted of selling $20,000 worth of methamphetamine by Chief District Judge Karen Caldwell in Lexington in 2017 and sentenced to 15 years in prison....
These easy exercises could help men last longer in the bedroom, study claims
New research suggests that pelvic floor exercises could help around three-quarters of men battling with the common sexual issues.
Missouri the latest state to pass tough anti-abortion law
Missouri became the latest state to pass a restrictive anti-abortion law Friday as the GOP-led Legislature approved a ban on abortions at eight weeks of pregnancy, and Republican Gov. Mike...
Brooklyn man accused of deadly ax attack faces 25 to life
A Brooklyn man accused of using an ax to seriously injure his girlfriend and kill her pregnant pal pleaded not guilty to murder, attempted murder, assault and weapons charges Friday....
'Game of Thrones' finale: Odds and prop bets for who lives, who dies
The series finale of "Game of Thrones" airs this Sunday, but many fans and critics argue there are still a lot of loose ends that risk going unresolved. So, what's...
Why three in four people prefer driving over flying
Do you get a familiar pang of dread anytime you have to go to an airport? You’re not alone. In fact, the average American would happily add six and a...
People who live with roommates are messier, study finds
People who live with roommates tend to be messier than those living alone or with a partner, according to new research. A new study examining the cleaning habits of 2,000...
Democrats’ ‘contempt’ dilemma and other commentary
From the left: Dems’ Self-Made ‘Contempt’ Dilemma House Speaker Nancy Pelosi isn’t taking a position on “inherent contempt,” a tool Congress can use to fine or jail Trump officials who...
J'Ouvert shooter gets over 17 years in death of promising student
The man who drunkenly shot a 22-year-old woman in the face, killing her, during Brooklyn's 2016 J'Ouvert celebration was sentenced Friday to 17 and 1/3 years prison by a judge...
New TWA Hotel at JFK Airport soars a gleaming salute to glamour
Romantic, matching masterpieces of mid-20th century air travel touched down this week in John F. Kennedy Airport’s otherwise charmless heart. One has wings, the other merely seems eager to fly....
Jets' GM job isn't the easy sell Christopher Johnson portrays
The Jets are ramping up their search for a new general manager and should begin interviewing candidates soon. There is no rush since they are the only team in the...
Processed food may be addictive, spiking calorie intake: study
"Once you pop, you can't stop" goes the old Pringles tagline. Anyone who's ever pulled open a bag of potato chips knows how hard it can be to set it...
'Slave master' recounts chilling details of relationship with Nxivm boss
A top Nxivm "slave master" recounted on Friday her 17-year relationship with leader Keith Raniere — and how he manipulated her with sex and empty promises of having children together....
Cancer-stricken 'Broadway bandit' looks frail in court
The cancer-stricken “Broadway Bandit” looked frail as he appeared in Manhattan federal court Friday for a hearing related to yet another bank-robbery charge. “Yes, your honor,” Jamie Frierson, 49, replied...
Trump: Biden's son should face probe over China business deal
President Trump says Joe Biden should be investigated over a conservative author’s allegations that his son Hunter Biden pocketed millions from the Chinese government in a shady business deal. “One-hundred...
Meet the power hitter behind the Red Sox' turnaround
The already young Red Sox core may have found another member. Meet Michael Chavis, the power-hitting infielder who has turned heads and helped Boston overcome a shaky start since getting...
Mets move on from disgruntled Broxton as 2nd Gomez era starts
MIAMI — It’s in with the old and out with the new for the Mets. The old in this case is Carlos Gomez, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Syracuse...
San Francisco's homeless population is skyrocketing
SAN FRANCISCO — A federal count shows the number of homeless people increased by double-digit percentages in three San Francisco Bay Area counties over two years as the region struggled...
Hospital staff on front lines of war on human trafficking
WILMINGTON, Del.-- Dawn Culp has been an emergency room nurse at Bayhealth for more than 25 years but says she never had enough resources to focus on human trafficking --...
Captain reportedly ignored sailors' 'rape list' made aboard US submarine
US sailors aboard a guided missile submarine created a vile “rape list” targeting female crew members — and the captain in charge didn't bother to investigate, according to a disturbing...
Snapchat's gender-swap photo filter is no game for trans people
Hit a button, and you're "transformed" into a woman. The beard disappears. The face and jaw smooth out. The hair floats jauntily around the shoulders. "Yo this is SPOT ON...
Jumping out of a plane ends in dramatic gender reveal
This North Carolina man is diving headfirst into fatherhood. Timothy Goodwin of Oak Island, North Carolina, and his fiancée, Angela Hewett, set up a dramatic gender reveal on Saturday when...
Obesity surgery benefits may be bigger for teens than adults
Teens who have obesity surgery lose as much weight as those who have the operation as adults and are more likely to have it resolve other health problems such as...
Senate committee chair vows to block Albany's 'walking while texting' bill
ALBANY — A powerful state senator said he's blocking legislation aimed at outlawing pedestrians who text while walking across the street. The measure, which would slap fines on New Yorkers...
School superintendent suspended over champagne brunch for retiring colleagues
A school superintendent in Michigan who served champagne during a celebratory brunch for two retiring educators has been suspended without pay for five days, district officials said. Dearborn Heights District...
Jacob deGrom will get Mets back on track — bank on it
Well Pete Buttigieg and Beto O’Rourke, your 15 minutes of fame are up. Baskin-Robbins flavors of the week got the bad news Thursday that Mayor “Big Bird” de Blasio flapped...
SF housing crunch sending some residents to live on boats
San Francisco’s twin crises of housing and homelessness are reaching a tipping point, forcing some residents to move to makeshift boats and barges, forming floating tent cities, due to a...
Trump shoots remarkable round of golf, according to USGA service
President Trump recently played a round of golf that would make Tiger Woods jealous. Trump shot a 68 during a round in April, according to a score recently posted with...
Woman assaults KFC manager for ghosting her job application: cops
Not the best way to land a job. A Connecticut woman got so steamed when her job application to Kentucky Fried Chicken was ignored, she conked a manager on the...
Denver mayoral candidate couldn't recall what ‘NAACP’ stands for
Denver mayoral candidate Jamie Giellis stumbled this week when asked on a live Facebook program what “NAACP” stands for. Giellis was being interviewed Tuesday on “The Brother Jeff Show,” which...
NBA draft: Playing behind Zion, Barrett has Cam Reddish ready for what's next
Cam Reddish was the first of the big three to commit to Duke. He didn’t know RJ Barrett and Zion Williamson would follow, that he would become the third wheel,...
Suspected gang member caught smuggling assault rifle clip into courthouse
A suspected gang member was caught trying to smuggle a fully loaded assault rifle clip into the Bronx courthouse, according to law enforcement sources. Isaiah Brown was on his way...
Study finds fast walkers are 'more likely' to live longer
Faster walkers are more likely to live longer, researchers say. And the theory holds true regardless of body weight or obesity status. Brisk walkers hit speeds of 3 mph —...
Trump's financial disclosure shows revenues remained steady in 2018
Revenues from President Trump’s business empire held steady last year, with a drop in business at his Mar-a-Lago resort and small gains at his Washington hotel and Doral golf club,...
'Sugar baby' NYPD cop allegedly tried to hire hit man to kill her husband
An NYPD cop was busted by the FBI on Friday in an alleged murder-for-hire plot that targeted her estranged husband, law enforcement sources said Friday. Officer Valerie Cincinelli, 34, is...
Burglar steals more than $300K in jewelry from Brooklyn home
A burglar broke into the home of an elderly Brooklyn couple while they were away for Passover and made off with more than $300,000 in family heirloom jewelry, according to...
UN chief worried 'nuclear coffin' is leaking into the Pacific
Radioactive waste from nuclear weapons tests could be seeping from its "concrete coffin" and leaking deadly atomic "sludge" into the Pacific Ocean. The United Nations Secretary-General recently admitted that he...
Tesla stock slips after Elon Musk reveals company's cash crunch
Tesla’s stock slid Friday after Elon Musk warned that the electric-car maker could run out of cash in less than a year — even as US regulators revealed that Tesla’s...
Sex offender busted for Florida murder claims to have killed 32 people
The tattooed sex offender nabbed on an L-train platform for the alleged murder of an elderly Florida man said Friday that he was responsible for 32 slayings. After waiving extradition...
Ohio State team doctor sexually abused 177 students, report finds
A now-dead Ohio State University sports doctor sexually abused at least 177 male students in what was described as "hazing" -- and they claim the college was aware of the...
Nxivm 'slave master' describes naked group meetings with leader
A Nxivm "slave master" took the stand Friday against her one-time "grandmaster" Keith Raniere, divulging the alleged upstate sex cult's naked meetings with the Svengali-like leader. Raniere kept his eyes...
Australia's 'last unspoiled paradise' is being engulfed by plastic waste
A whopping 414 million pieces of plastic -- including nearly a million shoes and more than 370,000 toothbrushes -- have washed up on the beaches of the tiny, remote Cocos...
Antarctic ice thinning at an ‘extraordinary' rate, satellite data show
Antarctica is losing ice at a rapid rate, according to new satellite information. Glaciers are now sliding into the sea because of the warming Southern Ocean as ice vanishes five...
Feds probe MTA overtime king Thomas Caputo and other LIRR workers
The feds are investigating Long Island Rail Road workers amid an overtime explosion — including one who made $344,000 in extra pay by clocking a seemingly impossible number of hours,...
'Caine Mutiny' author Herman Wouk dead at 103
Herman Wouk, the versatile author of "The Caine Mutiny" and the World War II epics "The Winds of War" and "War and Remembrance," has died at age 103. Literary agent...
This five-seater air taxi just completed its first flight
The promise of flying cars has never been fulfilled. Sure, there are pint-sized airplanes you can also drive on land but let’s be honest here, those are nothing like how...
MTA worker's bathroom break sparks commuter chaos on five subway lines
This made for a real crappy commute. A nasty clogged-up toilet and nature calling for a pair of MTA workers during Friday’s morning rush-hour snarled subway service on five different...
Anthony Davis trade to Lakers would happen 'over my dead body': Pelicans owner
Barring health issues to Pelicans owner Gayle Benson, it doesn’t sound like Anthony Davis will be a Laker next season. According to ESPN, Benson has made it clear not to...
De Blasio still isn't ready to talk about his 2020 policy proposals
Mayor de Blasio said on Friday that he’s not ready to release policy proposals for his 2020 presidential bid — even though he has been toying with the idea of...
Bedbugs roamed the Earth with dinosaurs 100 million years ago
A new study, published in Current Biology on Thursday, found that bedbugs have been around for 100 million years — significantly longer than scientists had previously believed.
Millions of Americans are one paycheck away from ‘financial disaster’
Missing more than one paycheck is a one-way ticket to financial hardship for nearly half of the country’s workforce. A new study from NORC at the University of Chicago, an...
Nxivm 'slave' got $900 shipment of sex toys, witness says
Testimony in the Nxivm trial turned steamy Friday as a witness described in graphic detail more than $900 in sex toys purchased by one of Keith Raniere’s alleged slaves. The...
Baby elephant dies after back legs snap performing tricks for tourists
The "skeletal" calf was forced to dance and perform tricks for tourists visiting Phuket Zoo -- until the animal's two back legs snapped when his front legs became stuck in...
Odell Beckham didn't appreciate Colin Cowherd's 'Memorable Moments' list
Don’t look for Colin Cowherd to get invited to any Browns parties anytime soon. First he feuded with Baker Mayfield and now it’s former Giant Odell Beckham Jr. The talk-show-host-turned-TV-personality...
Cop resigns after confrontation with black college student picking up trash outside dorm
A white police officer who pulled out his gun during a heated confrontation with a black college student picking up trash outside his Colorado dorm is resigning — and will...
'President' de Blasio slammed by Letitia James, Pod Save America crowd
Mayor Bill de Blasio's presidential bid got roundly rejected by state Attorney General Letitia James and a crowd of 3,000 jeering liberals during a podcast taping in his home borough...
John Davidson returns to Rangers after stepping down from Blue Jackets
John Davidson is coming home, back to Broadway where he was a beloved player and announcer. He’s coming back to where he has spent so much of his professional career,...
Being a dog person is heavily influenced by your DNA: study
People so often say, "I didn't rescue my dog, my dog rescued me." Turns out there's more to it than that.
Mom contracts sepsis from medical swab left inside her after birth
A young mother has been awarded thousands of dollars after doctors left a medical swab inside her for three days following the birth of her child.
Kid nearly killed by car failing to yield to school bus
Minnesota State Patrol released this terrifying video of a car failing to yield to a school bus in January and nearly hitting a student. Watch as a speeding vehicle swerves...
Shamorie Ponds faces steep NBA draft climb; Knicks not yet involved
CHICAGO — St. John’s star guard Shamorie Ponds was supposed to work out for the Knicks last spring, but a conflict arose with another NBA team and he never got...
Trump to lift aluminum, steel tariffs on Canada and Mexico
The US has agreed to remove steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico in what was a key roadblock to a new trade deal and a sore point in...
College admissions scam mastermind was an 'aggressive' basketball coach
The mastermind behind the sweeping college admissions scandal was also once an “aggressive” youth basketball coach who ran grueling, four-hour practices and teased kids as “meatpackers,” according to his former...
Trump needles Jerry Nadler on probes into Clinton's missing emails
President Trump renewed his attacks on House Judiciary chair Jerry Nadler on Friday in a tweet that suggested that Hillary Clinton’s missing emails were still getting under his skin. “Will...
Ex-WWE star Ashley Massaro died of apparent suicide: report
Former WWE superstar Ashley Massaro reportedly died in an apparent suicide at her Long Island home after years battling depression. Massaro, 39, was discovered unconscious Thursday morning at her Smithtown...
Nicholas Hoult should beat out Robert Pattinson to play Batman
Holy no-brainer, Batman! When Variety reported Thursday that Robert Pattinson would be the next actor to take on the role of Bruce Wayne, my heart sank faster than Bella’s did...
Florida firefighter arrested in human trafficking probe
A Florida firefighter was arrested Thursday in a human trafficking bust following a two-year-long investigation, according to officials. East Lake Fire Rescue Lt. Matthew Doyle, 38, faces several charges, including...
Sage Northcutt's post-UFC career gets off to painful start
Mike Tyson would be proud of this right hand. Former UFC star Sage Northcutt, however, would like to forget it. In his first post-UFC bout, Northcutt was stopped just 29...
Japan gets 'all clear' to mine Mars' moon
Japan is ready to mine Mars' largest moon after successfully completing all of the compulsory "space contamination" paperwork. Japanese space agency JAXA hopes to travel to the Mars moon, drill...
Austrians warned to stop kissing cows for bizarre online challenge
Kissing cows -- “with or without tongues” -- is all the rage in Austria, but it endangers the animals and those smooching them, warn officials. The disturbing trend has been...
Trump wants border wall painted black, with sharp spikes on top
President Donald Trump has a very specific vision for his proposed border wall with Mexico — paint it black, and put sharp spikes on the top, according to a new...
School cafeteria worker says she was fired for giving lunch to boy who couldn't pay
A New Hampshire cafeteria worker claims she was fired after providing lunch to a high school student who didn't have money for a meal. Bonnie Kimball was working the register...
Giants' offseason workouts will begin without Nate Solder
The Giants will be without their starting left tackle this spring, as Nate Solder underwent arthroscopic surgery to clean up bone spurs in his ankle. He is expected to return...
MGM Resorts could pay $800M to settle lawsuits over Las Vegas massacre
Casino giant MGM Resorts told federal regulators Thursday it might pay up to $800 million to settle liability lawsuits stemming from the 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas — the...
Tony Robbins accused of sexual misconduct, berating rape victims
Self-help guru Tony Robbins is accused of sexually harassing fans and staffers — when he's not berating victims of rape and violence in expletive-filled rants, according to a scathing new...
Redskins star Josh Norman begs Giants to keep Dave Gettleman
Dave Gettleman has become a league-wide laughingstock, but the cackles appear to be loudest in Washington, DC. Josh Norman was a victim of Gettleman's decision-making with the Panthers and has...
Woman dies of mystery illness days after striking teen then driving away
The Staten Island woman accused of striking a 14-year-old pedestrian in Brooklyn and then driving away died just weeks later from what friends described as a brain disorder that caused...
Barr doubles down on campaign spying claims, slams Democrats
Attorney General William Barr doubled down in a new interview Friday on his claims that President Trump’s 2016 campaign was spied on — and vowed to get to the bottom...
Drunk stripper hurls billiard ball at boss after she's fired for falling off stage: cops
She’ll break. A sloshed stripper chucked two pool balls at her boss’ face — busting the woman’s nose — because she was fired from an Oklahoma City jiggle joint, according...
Rare fighter jet crash wrecks warehouse
Footage shows the aftermath of an F-16 crash at a warehouse near the March Air Reserve Base outside of Perris, California. The pilot ejected from the plane before it tore...
NYC correction officers brawl in women's locker room: report
Two female correction officers got into a wild brawl Thursday in the Manhattan women’s locker room — with one officer deploying pepper spray. The fight erupted at about 12:45 p.m....
Elton John performs with 'Rocketman' star Taron Egerton at Cannes premiere
The biopic has landed. “Rocketman" premiered Thursday night at the Cannes Film Festival — and Elton John performed an emotional duet with the actor who channels him onscreen to celebrate...
Watch Bethpage fans heckle, day drink and stalk Tiger Woods
Are Bethpage Black fans rowdier than most? New York Post went to Long Island's legendary golf course to ask golf aficionados about their salty reputation. "We're very respectful but boisterous...
Alabama doctor vows to keep providing abortions when ban goes into effect
An Alabama doctor has vowed to keep providing abortions when the state's near-total ban against the procedure goes into effect. Dr. Yashica Robinson, who is the medical director of the...
Champ planning to kill opponent isn't cool: boxing boss
Boxing star Deontay Wilder’s comments about his upcoming bout with Dominic Breazeale were “against the spirit of our sport,” WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman said on social media Thursday. Wilder, whose...
Nxivm president kept shrine to accused sex cult leader Keith Raniere
Nxivm president and co-founder Nancy Salzman kept a bizarre shrine to Keith Raniere -- in her home gym. Photos show three portraits of the accused sex cult leader tacked to...
Men are afraid to mentor women after #MeToo and it hurts us all: study
Men are scared of women now. LeanIn.org and SurveyMonkey's new #MentorHer poll reveals Friday that 60% of male managers report feeling "too nervous" about being accused of harassment to interact...
Man arrested for murder of girlfriend's teenage daughter
A man was busted in the murder of his girlfriend's 15-year-old daughter in West Virginia who had been missing for more than a week, authorities said. Andy J. McCauley Jr.,...
Pinterest slumps nearly 14% after weak forecast
Shares of online scrapbook Pinterest plunged 13.5 percent Friday after its first-ever earnings report rattled investors’ faith that profits may be around the corner. The disappointing report took some of...
De Blasio whines about New York Post 'attacking' his 2020 bid
Mayor Bill de Blasio claims he's gotten under Donald Trump's skin by entering the 2020 race -- but it seems more like it’s the New York Post that’s ruffled Big...
Preakness betting guide: Field, odds and the winner is …
An inside look at how the 144th running of the Preakness Stakes will shape up: 1. War of Will (4-1) Trainer: Mark Casse Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione Current Form: Looked like...
Ireland's prime minister welcomes protests during Trump visit
Ireland's prime minister said President Trump will be welcomed to his country during his visit next month – but that protest is not only allowed, it is “welcome.” Taoiseach Leo...
Play-by-play announcer snags foul ball from the booth
What a play by the play-by-play guy! An announcer for the Atlantic League’s Somerset Patriots became part of the action Wednesday night when he bare-handed a screaming foul ball behind...
Mike Francesa appears to fall asleep on air — again
The Yankees sure are bor.... zzz. Mike Francesa appeared to fall victim to the sleepies again this week, while a caller was demanding the Yankees "lower ticket prices and shorten...
Backstreet Boys celebrate 20th anniversary of 'I Want It That Way' with acoustic version
A "re-imagined" acoustic version has adult fans tweening out all over again.
Teacher had sex with student in SUV behind hotel after sending nudes: court docs
A 16-year-old boy told state police that a gym teacher in upstate New York sent him nude photos before having sex with him in a car behind a hotel, court...
Trump says his 2016 campaign was 'conclusively spied on'
President Trump said Friday that his 2016 presidential campaign had been “conclusively” spied on in an act of “treason.” “My Campaign for President was conclusively spied on. Nothing like this...
This golf trick shot is worthy of Tiger Woods
A fan paid tribute to Tiger Woods’ return to golf with a perfectly executed trick shot. The amazing shot ends with a salute to Woods, who won the 2019 Masters...
Money in the Bank will tell us just how far WWE is pushing Becky Lynch
Money in the Bank needs to start earning WWE some cache with its audience. Television ratings have been in a downturn recently as WWE gets ready for its most important...
Spanish town shuts dangerous slide after one day
A 125-foot slide in Estepona, Spain, was closed after only one day due to multiple injuries. The slide was created by town officials to provide a quicker travel route between...
Late-night hosts roast de Blasio's longshot 2020 bid
Bill de Blasio’s longshot presidential aspirations became fodder for late-night television on both coasts Thursday night. In their respective roasts, Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert pointed to a recent poll...
Iran's Revolutionary Guards says its missiles can hit US warships
DUBAI -- A deputy head of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards said even short-range Iranian missiles could reach US warships in the Gulf, and the United States could not afford a...
Navy SEAL gets prison time for role in Green Beret's hazing death
A Navy SEAL pleaded guilty to his role in the 2017 strangulation death of an Army Green Beret in Mali during a hazing attempt gone horribly wrong -- and will...
Clumsy kangaroo hops right into fence
A man in Queensland, Australia, captured a funny moment when a kangaroo collided with a fence. The man was watching the animal hopping around and having fun when the clumsy...
Trump: Border Patrol catching record numbers of 'bad hombres'
A day after announcing a new immigration plan, President Trump declared that Border Patrol is rounding up “record numbers” of “bad ‘hombres’” who will be registered and eventually kicked out...
Cool dad dances along with nervous daughter
A cute moment was captured in Pasig City, Philippines, when a supportive dad danced along while his 6-year-old daughter performed in her kindergarten talent show. Watch as this 35-year-old father...
South Korea allows businesspeople to visit North factory park
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea has decided to allow its businesspeople to visit their factories at an industrial park in North Korea that was shut down by Seoul's previous...
Plane crash near Dubai International Airport kills four
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A small plane involved in upgrading a runway at Dubai International Airport crashed Thursday night, killing four people and halting traffic at the world's busiest...
6-year-old boy sitting in car struck by gunfire, critically wounded
MILWAUKEE — A 6-year-old boy has been critically injured by gunfire in Milwaukee. Police say the boy was sitting in a parked car on the city's north side about 10:30...
Amazon takes top stake in UK food delivery firm Deliveroo
LONDON — Amazon is investing in British meal delivery company Deliveroo, expanding its reach into food retailing. Deliveroo said Friday that it raised $575 million from investors led by Amazon....
Grumpy Cat, internet legend, dead at 7
Grumpy Cat, the cantankerous internet sensation known the world over for her sour scowl has died. She was 7 years old. Her owners shared the news of the famed cat’s...
Shark takes bite out of dumb diver's leg and other moronic moments
In this episode of "They Had It Coming," we learn why you shouldn’t go swimming with sharks. Plus, a would-be convenience store robber ends up falling through the ceiling, and...
Man who sang about woman's slaying sentenced to prison
SOMERVILLE, N.J. — A New Jersey man who ordered pizza and posted a video of himself singing after killing a woman is going to prison. A judge on Thursday sentenced...
From Judge to Bird: Where Yankees' Baby Bombers stand right now
On Wednesday night, following a career-best power display to help spark a Yankees doubleheader sweep of the atrocious Orioles, Gleyber Torres proclaimed, “Patience is the most important mentality.” He was...
Backyard chickens likely cause of Salmonella outbreaks: CDC
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says backyard chickens likely are behind the Salmonella outbreaks in 21 states. The Tennessean reports the Thursday announcement says five...
Giants receiver coach preparing for life without Odell Beckham Jr.
No one has any proof how much the Giants will miss Odell Beckham Jr. on the field. Anyone wishing to downplay his absence can point to the production (scoring 40,...
Manager knows exactly why Tim Tebow has been so miserable at Triple-A
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Six weeks into his latest baseball adventure, Tim Tebow is still struggling to find his stroke with the Syracuse Mets at the top rung of minor league...
Officials question use of city firetruck at gender reveal
COLUMBUS, Miss. — Officials of Columbus, Mississippi, are questioning the use of city equipment at private events after a firetruck was used at a gender reveal party to spray pink...
How Tacko Fall measured up at the NBA Draft Combine
Tacko Fall measured up — literally — at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago on Thursday. The measurement numbers for the the big man Fall — who burst on the...
Eight people trapped in flooded mine in China's northeast
BEIJING — Chinese authorities say eight people remain trapped Friday in a flooded iron mine in the country's northeast. The accident comes a day after 10 people were killed when...
This isn't first time the Yankees wanted Kendrys Morales
Fifteen years ago this coming December, the Yankees fantasized about Kendrys Morales’ swing taking advantage of playing 81 home games at Yankee Stadium. Morales was a switch-hitting free-agent first baseman...
Carlos Gomez coming back to Mets — for real this time
Carlos Gomez’s second stint with the Mets will begin Friday. The veteran outfielder was informed following Thursday’s game for Triple-A Syracuse that the Mets were selecting his contract. It was...
Chris Russo talks Francesa-Kay battle, new deal and Kyrie Irving
SiriusXM host Chris “Mad Dog” Russo talks with The Post’s Justin Terranova about his recent contract extension, the Mike Francesa-Michael Kay ratings war and some pressing New York sports topics....
'What the hell is going on?': Former Jets stunned by Maccagnan firing
One-time Jets teammates Willie Colon and Nick Mangold had almost the same reaction as fans and the NFL community at the stunning news the team was moving on from canning...
Mets' rotation about to get a boost
WASHINGTON — The Mets are getting a rotation boost. Steven Matz is scheduled to return from the injured list Saturday, giving the team 80 percent of its Opening Day rotation....
Yankees-Rays rivalry is getting more hostile
It’s never going to escalate to the level of Red Sox-Yankees, but when the Rays open a three-game series against the Yankees on Friday night at Yankee Stadium, first place...
Changing Pelicans landscape could help Knicks land Davis
CHICAGO — Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry didn’t exactly make a plea to Anthony Davis remaining with the Pelicans. In saying after the lottery that the situation will be ironed out,...
Thieves mug 90-year-old man inside Harlem building
A pair of thieves robbed a 90-year-old man of his wallet and cash in his Harlem apartment building, police said Thursday. The suspects approached the senior citizen in the elevator...
Taiwan approves same-sex marriage in first for Asia
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s legislature has passed a law allowing same-sex marriage in a first for Asia. The vote Friday allows same-sex couples full legal marriage rights, including in areas...
Two bad innings sink Mets' Zack Wheeler
WASHINGTON — The Mets survived Zack Wheeler’s dreaded one big meltdown Thursday. Then he gave up one big hit. After Wheeler got tagged for four runs in the first inning,...
Many of golf's biggest names are lurking
The PGA Championship prides itself on being the best field in golf, and it doesn’t seems like those with pedigree are going to let Brooks Koepka run away with it....
Mike Breen prefers focus on Warriors' brilliance, not uncertain future
Kevin Durant’s time with the Warriors may be ending soon, but their dynasty appears to be going nowhere. It was just a week ago Stephen Curry’s shooting slump was threatening...
AOC invokes Bible to blast 'usury,' promote payday loan bill
Freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez invoked the Bible to tout an economic bill she co-sponsored with Sen. Bernie Sanders on Thursday — and sarcastically suggested she may win some supporters on...
Domingo German on TJ surgery, Derek Jeter ... and white rice
The Post’s Steve Serby, with the aid of a translator, tosses some Q-and-A with Yankees pitcher Domingo German, who is off to an impressive 8-1 start. Q: Who did you...
Meet the local club pro who outplayed Tiger Woods
Jason Caron had just finished his PGA Championship opening round Thursday at Bethpage Black after having carded an impressive even-par 70 to stand tied for 17th — pretty good for...
Missouri House expected to pass bill outlawing abortions at 8 weeks
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri's Republican-led House is expected to pass a bill to ban abortions at eight weeks of pregnancy and the state's GOP governor is likely to sign...
Ex-Yankee gives worrying forecast about Judge's injury
Aaron Judge has been out for nearly a month with an oblique injury and there’s no timetable for his return. Carlos Beltran believes Judge may have to deal with the...
Former MillerCoors VP sentenced for $8 million fraud scheme
CHICAGO — A former vice president at MillerCoors was sentenced to 42 months in prison for defrauding the brewer of millions of dollars during a decade-long scam. David Colletti pleaded...
Koepka not only PGA contender who's getting stronger
Danny Lee knew he had to get stronger and longer if he was going to be able to compete on the PGA Tour. So he spent the past year and...
Rob Manfred goes to bat against fans in latest rain-delay rip-offs
It's the continuing normalization of the preposterous, an invite to get out, stay out — by order of the authorities. Consider that this week a New York City councilman had...
Time to embrace boring Brooks Koepka's greatness
Accept and embrace him, people. Brooks Koepka isn’t going anywhere soon — other than to some more major championship winner’s circles. The 29-year-old Koepka — who on Thursday seized the...
Warriors survive after pouring it on late
OAKLAND, Calif. — These Golden State Warriors have long been able to score in fabulous, jaw-dropping flurries. Down by eight to the Portland Trail Blazers at home with 4½ minutes...
Court documents show efforts to influence Michael Flynn in Russia probe
Michael Flynn told investigators from special counsel Robert Mueller’s office that people connected to the Trump administration and Congress tried to influence his cooperation with the Russia probe, according to...