May 31, 2019
Mets analyst Nelson Figueroa fired from SNY
May 31, 2019 | 11:40pmMets TV analyst Nelson Figueroa has been fired from his job with SNY, The Post has learned. Figueroa was let go Friday morning after he showed up Thursday in what...
Disgruntled worker used handgun, extended clips in Virginia Beach massacre: cops
May 31, 2019 | 11:19pmA disgruntled city employee armed with a .45-caliber handgun and several extended magazines opened fire at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center on Friday, killing at least 12 people before he...
Raptors' poster child has become unlikely Warriors nemesis
May 31, 2019 | 11:10pmTORONTO — Raptors forward Pascal Siakam is now on the radar of two nations, not even including his native Cameroon. And as he climbs the mountain of stardom, he has...
Florida man accidentally shoots, kills woman during sex act: cops
May 31, 2019 | 10:57pmA Florida man is facing manslaughter charges, accused of accidentally and fatally shooting a woman during a sex act on Sunday, authorities said. Andrew Shinault, 23, shot a woman in...
Wilson Ramos working to earn Mets' Jacob deGrom trust
May 31, 2019 | 10:50pmPHOENIX — Wilson Ramos is still trying to make the new marriage work. To that end, the veteran catcher has requested of manager Mickey Callaway that he receive a fair...
DOJ readying anti-trust probe of Google: report
May 31, 2019 | 10:35pmThe Department of Justice has taken steps to launch an antitrust case against Google, the Wall Street Journal reported. The search giant, owned by Alphabet Inc., has faced increasing scrutiny...
China to compile hit list of ‘unreliable’ foreign entities in trade war
May 31, 2019 | 10:35pmChina announced on Friday that it would compile a list of “unreliable” foreign entities that could damage its own companies — another tit-for-tat escalation of its trade war with the...
Stocks dive after Trump imposes tariffs on Mexican imports
May 31, 2019 | 10:24pmPresident Trump’s expanded trade war is giving Wall Street — and avocado lovers — the shakes. Traders rushed to sell stocks Friday after Trump threatened to levy escalating tariffs on...
Trump gifted Netanyahu a really 'Nice' map of Israel
May 31, 2019 | 10:17pmFirst son-in-law Jared Kushner had a gift for embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — a map with the word “Nice” personally inscribed by President Trump next to the Golan...
De Blasio ramps up 'propaganda' against specialized 'admit' exams
May 31, 2019 | 10:16pmRamping up its public-relations blitz against the specialized-high-school admissions test, City Hall enlisted current and former city students to blast the polarizing exam in a 22-minute YouTube video posted Friday...
Yankees bury Red Sox deeper in AL East
May 31, 2019 | 10:03pmAfter bludgeoning the weaker teams for most of the past six weeks, the Yankees stepped up in class Friday night against the Red Sox at Yankee Stadium and delivered perhaps...
JC Penney vendors receive letters offering credit risk protection
May 31, 2019 | 10:01pmThe buzzards are circling JC Penney. Vendors of the struggling department store have recently received letters from financial institutions, including JPMorgan, offering credit risk protection for their JC Penney receivables,...
Corona brewer's stock hammered on Mexico tariff fears
May 31, 2019 | 9:56pmThreats of tariffs on Mexican imports were a major buzzkill for the company that brews Corona. Shares of Constellation Brands — which also brews Negra Modelo and Pacifico — tumbled...
What Robinson Cano's 'great' day means for Mets return plans
May 31, 2019 | 9:53pmRobinson Cano's return is growing near. Cano had a “great” day, Mets manager Mickey Callaway said before his team faced the Diamondbacks at Chase Field on Friday night. The day...
LaGuardia HS kids make noise over lack of arts emphasis
May 31, 2019 | 9:52pmThe music stopped at famed LaGuardia HS in Manhattan Friday as fuming students left their classrooms and massed in hallways to protest what they say is a waning emphasis on...
Angry alligator busts through kitchen window in Florida
May 31, 2019 | 9:41pmHoney, I’m home — for dinner! An 11-foot-long alligator busted through a kitchen window in Clearwater, Fla., early Friday, prompting terrified residents to call 911, according to police. Local cops...
WPLJ enters radio silence after 48 years
May 31, 2019 | 9:35pmImagine there’s no WPLJ. After 48 years, beloved radio station WPLJ/95.5 FM entered radio silence Friday. The last song broadcast from the top of Madison Square Garden was John Lennon’s...
State Education Department moves to boost oversight of private schools
May 31, 2019 | 9:24pmThe state Education Department proposed revised rules Friday to boost its oversight of private and religious schools. The regulations would require the nonpublic schools to provide “substantially equivalent instruction” to...
Pompeo responds cautiously to report of North Korea executions
May 31, 2019 | 9:09pmSecretary of State Mike Pompeo offered a cautious response on Friday to a report that North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un had a top envoy executed after a failed summit with...
Devils' mind seen as made up on Jack Hughes-Kaapo Kakko pick
May 31, 2019 | 8:58pmBUFFALO — Yes, the World Championships did make some people think twice. The terrific performance from Finland’s Kaapo Kakko did make some people doubt who the Devils might take with...
Major winner moves out of obscurity, tied atop Memorial
May 31, 2019 | 8:55pmDUBLIN, Ohio — There has been a Martin Kaymer sighting. He’s at the top of the leaderboard at the Memorial through two rounds at Muirfield Village on Friday, tied with...
'Perpetual Grace' creator was awed to work with Ben ‘The Man’ Kingsley
May 31, 2019 | 8:52pmIt’s no coincidence that “Patriot” cast members Terry O’Quinn, Kurtwood Smith, Chris Conrad, Hana Mae Lee and Michael Chernus resurface on “Perpetual Grace, Ltd.” The 10-episode noir series, airing 10...
Netflix brings new life — and faces — to 'Designated Survivor'
May 31, 2019 | 8:34pmDesignated Survivor | Friday, Netflix The best thing a canceled network show can hope for is a reprieve from Netflix. Both Fox’s “Lucifer” and ABC’s “Designated Survivor” received one. Season...
Texas woman set 5-year-old stepdaughter’s face on fire: cops
May 31, 2019 | 8:07pmGRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — A suburban Dallas woman has been charged after police say she doused her 5-year-old stepdaughter’s face with rubbing alcohol and set it on fire. A Grand...
PC insanity may mean the end of American universities
May 31, 2019 | 7:52pmPeople used to talk about the ends of the university and how the academic establishment was failing its students. Today, more and more people are talking about the end of...
Mueller should have just kept his mouth shut
May 31, 2019 | 7:51pmIn his news conference Wednesday, special counsel Robert Mueller explained why he wouldn’t testify before Congress. “Any testimony from this office would not go beyond our report,” he said, adding:...
Nxivm accountant spelled out dirty messages with colorful fridge magnets
May 31, 2019 | 7:49pmIt’s always the quiet ones. Jurors in the Nxivm trial on Friday watched an eyebrow-raising video of the upstate home leased by the alleged sex cult’s bookkeeper — which showed...
NYC island-hopping will crank up the heat on your summer fun
May 31, 2019 | 7:46pmWhen you’re a New Yorker, there’s no need to fly to the Caribbean to go island hopping. Along with the city’s two big islands — Manhattan and Staten — there...
Impeachment would destroy Democrats and other commentary
May 31, 2019 | 7:46pmFrom the Right: Impeachment Would Ruin Democrats Special counsel Bob Mueller’s news conference left Republicans frustrated, but “the president and his advocates should keep it simple and focus on Congress,...
Who can't love these eight spelling champs?
May 31, 2019 | 7:46pm‘Congratulations to our Octochamps!” Scripps National Spelling Bee tweeted after a record-breaking eight children became co-champions in the 92nd competition Thursday night. By the 16th round, only eight contestants remained...
Cuomo's 'renewable' fiasco
May 31, 2019 | 7:45pmGov. Cuomo keeps raising his renewable-energy goals, but the reality is that New York is actually losing ground when it comes to how much of its power is generated by...
Agency sues rival for 'poaching' rising model Meghan Roche
May 31, 2019 | 7:41pmA modeling agency has filed a $500,000 Manhattan lawsuit against a rival company, saying it poached up-and-coming model Meghan Roche in violation of her contract. The 18-year-old model -- who...
How Aaron Judge has remained 'huge part' of Yankees' success
May 31, 2019 | 7:40pmAt the end of this homestand, Aaron Judge will once again head on the road with the Yankees — just as he has done for every trip the team has...
Kevin Durant has big hurdle to clear before he can return
May 31, 2019 | 7:40pmTORONTO — Warriors coach Steve Kerr says the series count will have nothing to do with Kevin Durant’s eventual return in the NBA Finals. Trailing 1-0 following the Raptors’ 118-109...
Why Jerry Nadler insists on wasting everyone's time
May 31, 2019 | 7:40pmJust two days after special counsel Bob Mueller announced that he wouldn’t testify before Congress about his 450-page report because “the report is my testimony,” House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler...
James Holzhauer is less than $60K from 'Jeopardy!' earnings record
May 31, 2019 | 7:28pm"Jeopardy!" juggernaut James Holzhauer put the cherry on top of another perfect week. Winning Friday night's game with $79,663, the 34-year-old Las Vegas resident now has $2,462,216 in his game-show...
Trump lawyer reportedly sought info on Flynn's cooperation with Mueller
May 31, 2019 | 7:19pmThe Justice Department released transcripts of a phone call showing President Trump’s personal lawyer seeking information from about Michael Flynn’s discussions with Special Counsel Robert Mueller, a report said. Trump...
Trump talks up Boris Johnson as next British prime minister
May 31, 2019 | 7:16pmWASHINGTON - President Trump talked up Boris Johnson to succeed Theresa May as the next prime minister of Britain. “I actually have studied it very hard. I know the different...
US Catholic Church reports big rise in sex-abuse allegations
May 31, 2019 | 6:46pmQuantifying its vast sex-abuse crisis, the U.S. Roman Catholic Church said Friday that allegations of child sex abuse by clerics more than doubled in its latest 12-month reporting period, and...
Tiger Woods on Hank Haney: He got what he deserved
May 31, 2019 | 6:43pmDUBLIN, Ohio — Tiger Woods usually avoids taking a public stance on any controversial topics the way he tries to avoid water hazards on the golf course. After shooting an...
Jackee Harry dishes on 'Pride and Prejudice: Atlanta' and her career
May 31, 2019 | 6:41pmComedy legend Jackée Harry, best known for her Emmy-winning role as Sandra Clark on NBC’s “227,” has been itching to show off her drama chops. Now she has the chance....
Ex-Brooklyn resident wins $325M in Johnson & Johnson tainted baby powder suit
May 31, 2019 | 6:41pmA former Brooklyn woman has been awarded $325 million by a Manhattan jury after allegedly getting cancer from asbestos-laced Johnson & Johnson baby powder — one of the highest verdicts...
'Domino' review: Brian DePalma thriller wastes 'Game of Thrones' stars
May 31, 2019 | 6:36pmIt’s sad to see a director at the bottom of his game. Brian De Palma may not be everyone’s cup of tea — most of his post-“Mission: Impossible” flicks aren’t...
Tony Soprano's house hits the market for $3.4 million
May 31, 2019 | 6:33pmThis New Jersey home was fit for a Soprano — but it won’t cost you a song. For a starting price of $3.4 million, fans of the hit HBO series...
Paul Pressey joins St. John's staff as special assistant to Mike Anderson
May 31, 2019 | 6:14pmNEW YORK — Longtime NBA player and assistant coach Paul Pressey will be a special assistant to St. John's basketball coach Mike Anderson, his former teammate at Tulsa. The school...
Rogue crawfish rescued by NYPD in Brooklyn
May 31, 2019 | 6:12pmForget the bayou -- this crawfish was born in Brooklyn. A rogue crawfish, possibly meant for a Louisiana-style boil, somehow turned up in Sunset Park, the NYPD's 72nd Precinct tweeted...
Widow of FDNY fireman killed in film set blaze wants to sue city
May 31, 2019 | 6:03pmThe widow of a Harlem firefighter who perished in a blaze on an Ed Norton film set is asking a judge to allow her to sue the city even though...
This artist's mad skills prove finger painting isn't just kid stuff
May 31, 2019 | 5:53pmIris Scott is a professional finger-painter. And her work is anything but child’s play. “It’s taken me years just to get the fundamentals down,” the 34-year-old artist tells The Post...
Nick Foles' wife urged him to return to Jaguars after miscarriage
May 31, 2019 | 5:45pmJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Nick Foles walked off the practice field, paused briefly to take off his jersey and started sprinted to the locker room. He wanted to get home as...
Gunman kills 12, leaves multiple injured in mass shooting at Virginia Beach Municipal Center
May 31, 2019 | 5:37pmA disgruntled city employee opened fire at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center on Friday afternoon, killing 12 people before being shot dead by police, authorities said. Multiple people, including a...
AOC goes back behind the bar in support of service workers
May 31, 2019 | 5:37pmAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez returned to her roots slinging drinks in New York City on Friday — serving up cocktails in Queens in support of raising wages for service workers. The Democratic...
Elizabeth Warren compared to Rachel Dolezal in awkward interview
May 31, 2019 | 5:36pmDemocratic presidential hopeful Sen. Elizabeth Warren has continued to back away from her claims of Native American ancestry, admitting "I shouldn't have done it" during a radio interview on Friday...
Reputed mobster called 'Boobsie' convicted of illegal gambling
May 31, 2019 | 5:35pmA reputed mobster called “Boobsie” gambled in Manhattan court Friday — and lost. Eugene Castelle, an alleged foot soldier for the Luchese crime family, had turned down a plea deal...
'When They See Us' does justice to Central Park Five's brutal story
May 31, 2019 | 5:28pmOne of the most shameful miscarriages of justice in New York state is powerfully and heartbreakingly dramatized in Ava DuVernay's "When They See Us," a four-part series that drops Friday...
It’s (almost) official — Trump to announce reelection bid
May 31, 2019 | 5:25pmIt's almost official -- President Trump says he'll announce June 18 that he's running for a second term. He'll launch his presidential run in a 20,000-seat arena in Orlando, Florida,...
Tottenham Spurs fans are pumped for elusive Champions League win
May 31, 2019 | 5:17pmShowcased behind the bar at Flannery’s is a gold-hued soccer boot. But it’s not just any shoe — it’s the game boot worn and signed by Tottenham Hotspur star striker...
Jets begin weekend of GM candidate interviews
May 31, 2019 | 5:15pmThe Jets are moving closer to landing their new general manager this weekend. The team interviewed Seahawks co-director of player personnel Scott Fitterer on Friday. They also will interview Saints...
Playing golf with Urban Meyer sounds really intense
May 31, 2019 | 5:00pmGolf is supposed to be a relaxing activity. Unless, of course, you're Urban Meyer. The famously intense former Ohio State football coach reportedly doesn't calm down much on the course....
De Blasio blames his staff for missing 9/11 memorial event
May 31, 2019 | 4:54pmMayor de Blasio’s staff threw themselves under the bus Friday to protect their boss from the fallout over his blowing off a memorial event for those who died from toxic...
City Hall moves to oust trash hauler indicted in murder cover-up
May 31, 2019 | 4:50pmCity Hall is moving to yank the trash hauling license from the biggest private carter on Staten Island after its owner was linked to allegations of a murder cover-up in...
Bye-bye, iTunes: Apple reportedly shutting down music service
May 31, 2019 | 4:43pmR.I.P. iTunes. Apple is phasing out its content download and streaming service, Bloomberg reports. CEO Tim Cook will unveil a spread of new features geared to move the company's focus...
Colts' Chad Kelly suspended two games for home invasion arrest
May 31, 2019 | 4:41pmChad Kelly is on double-secret probation, and his last NFL chance is off to a tough start. Just after the Colts gave Kelly a shot at OTAs as their fourth-string...
MTA's new 'tap-and-go' payment system rolls out
May 31, 2019 | 4:37pmThe MTA rolled out its new “tap-and-go” fare payment system at more than a dozen stations in Manhattan and Brooklyn on Friday -- but the new tech is already confounding...
Google’s Pixel 3a is the best bet for a bargain smartphone
May 31, 2019 | 4:26pmAt a time when phone-makers seem to be vying to out-do each other on asking the highest price — Google is taking the opposite approach. With its new $400 Pixel...
Gangbangers ordered to inflict 'damage' before slay of 'Junior' Guzman-Feliz
May 31, 2019 | 4:20pmBronx gangbangers were given the order to inflict "any kind of damage" they could on rivals just three days before the murder of innocent teen Lesandro "Junior'' Guzman-Feliz, according to...
Mexican senator injured by bomb hidden in book
May 31, 2019 | 4:19pmA bomb disguised as a book exploded when a Mexican senator opened it Wednesday, causing minor injuries. Local media reported that Sen. Citlalli Hernandez, who represents Mexico City, received what...
Why 'glass half-full' people live more fulfilling lives
May 31, 2019 | 4:17pmEveryone knows seeing a glass as half-full is associated with having an optimistic worldview, but does it hold up to the test? A new study of 2,000 Americans found that...
Family of missing mom Jennifer Dulos 'hopeful' she'll return home
May 31, 2019 | 4:12pmThe family of missing Connecticut mom of five Jennifer Dulos on Friday marked a week since she disappeared with a touching statement letting her know they "love and miss" her...
Beavers bigger than Justin Bieber used to roam the Earth: study
May 31, 2019 | 4:08pmBefore the end of the last Ice Age, giant beavers roamed the wetlands of North America. Scientists are now speculating why a species considered highly successful for its time --...
Mike Foltynewicz will continue his mojo: Take the Braves
May 31, 2019 | 4:01pmWho better than NFL Hall of Famer and TV personality Terry Bradshaw to put the exclamation point on the month of May? Bradshaw, at an appearance to promote Fox’s football...
Upper East Side subway station elevator stalls, trapping 17
May 31, 2019 | 3:55pmAn elevator at the 72nd St. subway station stopped mid-ride Friday morning, trapping 17 people inside for about an hour, officials said. The elevator was delivering commuters down to the...
NYC woman isn't winging it in pursuit of Miss Hooters 2019 title
May 31, 2019 | 3:52pmFrancheska Marte really gives a hoot about her job. So much so that she’s among the 80 servers competing for the title of a lifetime: Miss Hooters 2019. The “Hooters...
Iranian pol drinks tea with cops after turning himself in for 'shooting wife'
May 31, 2019 | 3:47pmAn Iranian politician turned himself in for fatally shooting his wife — then got served tea by deferential authorities before calmly confessing on state TV, according to reports. Former Tehran...
Summer pop diva showdown: Can Miley Cyrus and Katy Perry still compete?
May 31, 2019 | 3:37pmWhen Miley Cyrus became a coach on “The Voice” in 2016 and then Katy Perry joined the judges’ panel for the re-booted “American Idol” last year, it felt as if...
NASA telescope captures incredible X-ray of night sky
May 31, 2019 | 3:34pmA stunning photo that shows the night sky as you've never seen it before has been released by NASA. The image was snapped from space by a special telescope that...
SF Dungeon launches bar where you can drink with rodents
May 31, 2019 | 3:33pmSan Francisco wants to show you its creepy past by making you drink with live rats. The San Francisco Dungeon in Fisherman’s Wharf is launching an immersive experience about the...
Dog has very specific demands for burger from NYC restaurant
May 31, 2019 | 3:32pmA chef at an upscale restaurant in New York City found himself cooking for a surprisingly picky customer: a dog. A photo of the order was shared to Twitter, which...
Majority of engaged couples register for this kitchenware item, study reveals
May 31, 2019 | 3:30pmCreating a registry may be one of the most fun parts of planning a wedding – and these are the most popular gifts newlyweds desire. “The registry journey is an...
Teen faces child porn charges for sending pals her own sex tape
May 31, 2019 | 3:28pmA Maryland court will decide whether a teen girl can be prosecuted on child porn charges after she allegedly sent pals a video of herself performing oral sex, according to...
'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli files $30M fraud lawsuit from prison
May 31, 2019 | 3:17pmThe fraudster says he got defrauded. "Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli, who is doing time in federal prison in Pennsylvania for defrauding investors, filed a lawsuit in federal court in Manhattan...
Clippers fined for Kawhi tampering
May 31, 2019 | 3:17pmThe Clippers' not-so subtle pursuit of Kawhi Leonard has gotten them into some trouble. The NBA fined them $50,000 dollars for tampering violations incurred by Doc Rivers this week. The...
American woman on what it takes to climb Mount Everest in just 14 days
May 31, 2019 | 3:16pmRoxanne Vogel climbed Mount Everest in 14 days, the fastest anyone has ever been able to complete the journey. This past year, 11 people have died while trying to climb...
Mark Zuckerberg’s security chief accused of sexual harassment
May 31, 2019 | 3:11pmFacebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's personal security chief has been accused of sexual harassment and making racist and homophobic comments, according to a news report. Citing legal letters, Business Insider reports...
Seattle man builds fence around car-share vehicle at duplex
May 31, 2019 | 3:06pmSEATTLE — A Seattle man took exception to a car-share vehicle that was parked without permission at his duplex. So he built a fence around it. Dan Smith told KIRO-TV...
Casey Anthony working on 'low-grade' movie about her daughter's death
May 31, 2019 | 3:04pmCasey Anthony has revealed she is working on a "low-grade" movie of her life — highlighting her "turmoil" at getting accused of killing 2-year-old daughter Caylee. Anthony, 33, told the...
Boy Scout died of dehydration, overheating while on hike: autopsy
May 31, 2019 | 2:59pmPHOENIX — A 16-year-old Boy Scout who collapsed last month on a troop hiking trip in the southern Arizona desert died of dehydration and overheating, an autopsy shows. Joshua Michael...
Draymond Green wants NBA to let Drake keep up his sideline chatter
May 31, 2019 | 2:52pmTORONTO — Draymond Green says the NBA doesn’t need to put the clamps on Drake, saying he deserves to “get more leash." One day after Green and Drake barked angrily...
Ben & Jerry's plans to unveil CBD ice cream — once FDA allows it
May 31, 2019 | 2:52pmWith such flavors as Half Baked, it should come as no surprise that Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream plans to tap into the growing CBD market. The company, owned by...
University may return largest-ever donation over abortion controversy
May 31, 2019 | 2:45pmControversy over Alabama’s new abortion restrictions could have financial consequences for the state’s public university system. The chancellor of the University of Alabama system this week asked the institution to...
Forecasters expect 'near normal' hurricane season for 2019
May 31, 2019 | 2:44pmHurricane season begins Saturday, and forecasters are predicting a “near-normal” number of them set to rock the Atlantic seaboard. Twelve to 14 tropical storms -- only a “slightly above normal”...
Ancient seabed buried deep in Earth can create diamonds
May 31, 2019 | 2:43pmDiamonds are a girl's best friend, but where exactly do they come from? Small amounts of salt trapped inside diamonds show the precious stones are produced from ancient seabeds that...
‘Sugar taxes’ could finally get people to eat less junk food
May 31, 2019 | 2:42pmPolicy interventions could help consumers sour on sugary sodas and fruit juices. So-called “sugar taxes” and front-of-package nutrition labels may have a real impact, according to experimental research published in...
Andy Byford: Kids who lit firecracker on F train are 'mindless idiots'
May 31, 2019 | 2:40pmNew York City Transit head Andy Byford ripped the delinquents who caused pandemonium during Friday’s morning rush when they set off a firecracker on a Manhattan train, calling them “mindless...
Nadler says he'll call on Mueller to testify before Congress
May 31, 2019 | 2:35pmWASHINGTON — House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler said Friday he will call special counsel Robert Mueller to testify before Congress, explaining that television viewers need to see it, as...
Cry hard: Alleged murder-for-hire NYPD cop bawls in court
May 31, 2019 | 2:26pmThe NYPD cop charged with hiring a hit man to kill her estranged husband bawled like a baby in court on Friday — as her lawyer revealed she's been fired...
Stabbing suspect who surrendered to cops in tuxedo pleads not guilty
May 31, 2019 | 2:16pmThe teen who surrendered to cops in a tux with the tags still attached pleaded not guilty Friday in the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old last month. David Lopez, also...
Experimental blood test takes major strides in detecting early stage cancer
May 31, 2019 | 2:07pmA California company says its experimental blood test was able to detect many types of cancer at an early stage and gave very few false alarms in a study that...
De Blasio lists one priority for Albany session ahead of 2020 trip
May 31, 2019 | 2:03pmMayor Bill de Blasio is in a 2020 state of mind. De Blasio, ahead of a presidential campaign trip to South Carolina this weekend, named just one issue when asked...
Mount Etna erupts, creating stunning fiery display
May 31, 2019 | 2:02pmEurope's tallest and most active volcano erupted overnight, spewing giant plumes of ash into the sky above the Italian island of Sicily on Friday. Mount Etna, a 700,000-year-old volcano, erupted...
Top female ISIS member insists she's helping CIA find Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
May 31, 2019 | 2:00pmThe top female ISIS member who has been captured claims she has been cooperating with the CIA to help them track down terror kingpin Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi — though he...
'Swinger couple' details night of hard partying with model before her death
May 31, 2019 | 1:56pmThe American "swingers" who partied with a Dutch model before she fell to her death from their 20th-floor Malaysian apartment are speaking up for the first time about that rowdy...
Number of measles cases so far this year surpasses 1994 total: CDC
May 31, 2019 | 1:49pmThe number of US measles cases reported so far this year has already surpassed the total from all of 1994 — and outbreaks in the Big Apple are in large...
Sam Darnold isn't the only Jets' sophomore worth watching
May 31, 2019 | 1:47pmThe Jets finished up their second week of organized team activities (OTAs) this week and now will conduct their mandatory minicamp next week. Here are some thoughts and observations from...
Google Maps using AI to highlight restaurant dishes
May 31, 2019 | 1:45pmContinuing with a theme we touched on just a day ago, Google Maps has added yet another enhancement that moves the popular navigation app deeper into territory that doesn’t really...
Teacher takes in foster child to help him get kidney transplant
May 31, 2019 | 1:41pmWhen a Colorado boy in foster care was bumped off the list to receive a kidney transplant due to a lack of stable housing, one teacher decided to step in...
Spelling Bee's 8-way tie is participation trophy culture at its worst
May 31, 2019 | 1:30pmIf you’re smart enough to spell erysipelas correctly, chances are you also are smart enough to know that an eight-way tie isn’t really winning. But the Scripps Montessori School, er,...
Eccentric commuter dances through the morning rush
May 31, 2019 | 1:28pmJust when you think you’ve seen it all in the subway system, someone like this is caught on camera. The mysterious dancer gave train passengers quite the show, leaving everyone...
Heineken drops deal with team that labeled Ocasio-Cortez 'enemy of freedom'
May 31, 2019 | 1:27pmHeineken is the latest sponsor to dump the minor league baseball team that called Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez an “enemy of freedom." The beer giant announced on Thursday that it was...
Banana baby mashes her way into giant mess
May 31, 2019 | 1:25pmThis little girl went bananas! In a hilariously gross video, a cute tot is seen rubbing a mushed-up banana all over herself instead of eating it. Her shocked parents couldn’t...
Poll says majority of voters oppose de Blasio's high school admissions plan
May 31, 2019 | 1:21pmA poll commissioned by a group opposed to Mayor Bill de Blasio's specialized high school admissions plan found that 56 percent of respondents favored the current single-test system, the organization...
Man who tried to sell daughter for $50 claims he was joking: cops
May 31, 2019 | 1:02pmA Pennsylvania man tried to hawk his infant daughter to a stranger for a measly $50 -- and then claimed it was all a joke, police said. Deniz Ak, 59,...
Packers' new coach tears Achilles during game of 'knockout'
May 31, 2019 | 12:53pmGiven the history of players getting hurt doing things unrelated to their sport, the Packers might count themselves lucky. Instead of Aaron Rodgers or Jimmy Graham, it was head coach...
NASA’s Curiosity found evidence of an ancient Martian lake
May 31, 2019 | 12:52pmNASA’s Curiosity rover is providing critical insights into what Mars may have been like long ago, and one of its latest discoveries helps support the idea that the Red Planet...
Parents just as addicted to their smartphones as their kids
May 31, 2019 | 12:50pmSwipe as I do, not as I say. That could be the mantra of parents who teach their children how much time to spend on their iPhones, Androids, tablets, computers...
Terrifying video shows woman swimming ‘directly over’ shark
May 31, 2019 | 12:48pmA lone swimmer in the Gulf of Mexico was circled by a shark without her knowing, according to a frightening video. Stan Battles reportedly took the video Wednesday morning from...
Missing Connecticut mom's hubby owed $1M to mother-in-law: report
May 31, 2019 | 12:35pmThe estranged husband of missing Connecticut mom Jennifer Dulos allegedly owed his mother-in-law $1 million, according to a new report. Dulos' mother, Gloria Farber, last year filed a complaint claiming...
De Blasio defends Carranza against 'outrageous' anti-white bias lawsuit
May 31, 2019 | 12:30pmMayor Bill de Blasio defended Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza, calling allegations in a $90 million lawsuit that he demoted white Department of Education officials in favor of less-qualified colleagues of...
Valedictorian posts speech online after her moment is denied by school
May 31, 2019 | 12:20pmAdministrators at a Florida high school scuttled its valedictorian's graduation speech because she didn't send it to them to review in advance — so she posted it online instead. Kriya...
NHL clears Evgeny Kuznetsov after investigating video with white powder
May 31, 2019 | 12:16pmWASHINGTON — The NHL said Friday it has closed its review of Capitals star Evgeny Kuznetsov and a now-deleted video on social media that appears to show him in a...
WPLJ radio fans mourn death of station: 'It was a New York institution'
May 31, 2019 | 12:13pmPilot of the airwaves, signing off forever. After 48 years of broadcasting, WPLJ/95.5 FM enters radio silence Friday. The iconic Manhattan-based station was among a recent $103 million cash purchase...
Baltimore police arrest teens involved in massive street brawl
May 31, 2019 | 12:11pmThe city of Baltimore, Maryland, was fearful when a large group of teenagers started fighting in the streets. Police officers responded to the rioting and several arrests were made. Dramatic...
Teen killer pleads guilty to manslaughter in Dunkin' Donuts stabbing
May 31, 2019 | 12:02pmA New Rochelle teen who bullied 16-year-old Valaree Schwab and later stabbed her to death inside a Dunkin' Donuts around the corner from their high school pleaded guilty to manslaughter,...
Phil Mickelson rips USGA over US Open setups
May 31, 2019 | 11:57amPhil Mickelson's unease with the USGA is no secret, and he once again voiced his displeasure with golf's governing body over U.S. Open setups. “I’ve played, what, 29 U.S. Opens,”...
Study reveals why we're more social in the summer
May 31, 2019 | 11:56amHave you ever canceled plans because you were binging a show? More than one in 10 Americans have, according to new research. A study examining the intricacies of the social...
Crappy parenting can damage your kid's DNA: report
May 31, 2019 | 11:55amBlame your parents for all your problems? Science supports that. A new report by researchers at Loma Linda University suggests that aloof and unsupportive parenting damages their children's health on...
Robert Pattinson is officially the next Batman
May 31, 2019 | 11:39amRobert Pattinson just locked down another blockbuster franchise. Warner Bros. revealed Friday that the actor who brought Edward Cullen to life in the "Twilight" series is the studio's official choice...
Trump slams Mexico, Democrats over spike in asylum seekers at border
May 31, 2019 | 11:28amPresident Trump went on a Twitter tirade against Mexico and Democrats on Friday for not stopping the soaring number of migrants trying to enter the US — a day after...
Lit firecracker thrown into subway train sparks morning commute chaos
May 31, 2019 | 11:23amA group of kids set off a “large” firecracker on a rush hour subway train in Manhattan on Friday morning — sparking a panicked stampede from the car and leaving...
Mike Tomlin pep-talk saved a receiver's career
May 31, 2019 | 11:19amAfter a pair of trades forced Ryan Switzer to move from Dallas to Oakland to Pittsburgh in a four-month span last offseason, he nearly quit football. "It was more than...
Principal accused of plagiarizing Ashton Kutcher's Teen Choice Awards speech
May 31, 2019 | 11:14amA West Virginia principal is accused of plagiarizing his graduation speech — by ripping off literary lion Ashton Kutcher. Parkersburg High School principal Kenny DeMoss was called out by a...
Joe Hill dishes on 'NOS4A2' series and growing up with dad Stephen King
May 31, 2019 | 11:08amWhen your dad is Stephen King, it makes for an unusual childhood. So it’s no wonder that Joe Hill’s novel about a killer who feeds off children’s souls has been...
NBA referee Ron Garretson arrested for extreme DUI after crash
May 31, 2019 | 11:06amVeteran NBA referee Ron Garretson was arrested for extreme DUI on Wednesday in Arizona after he crashed his car into a tree near the Lake Havasu City Police Dept. Station,...
Man charged in murder of 7-year-old son whose body was found encased in concrete
May 31, 2019 | 11:06amA Colorado man has been charged in connection with the murder of his 7-year-old son — whose body was found encased in concrete inside a dog crate, according to prosecutors...
Giant balloon dresses blew up the Central Saint Martins runway
May 31, 2019 | 11:03amA burgeoning designer's career just blew up. With notable alumni that include Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney and Phoebe Philo, the Central Saint Martins' annual BA fashion show is one to...
Nancy Pelosi: Case to impeach Trump must be 'ironclad'
May 31, 2019 | 11:01amSpeaker Nancy Pelosi said the House needs to ensure the case to impeach President Trump is "ironclad" — as she was grilled on why the process hasn't started yet. Impeaching...
Peyton Manning turned down Monday Night Football: 'Wasn't the right time'
May 31, 2019 | 10:44amAfter Jason Witten's tenure as Monday Night Football analyst ended after one underwhelming season with a return to the Dallas Cowboys, ESPN approached the man many thought should have the...
Missing Texas 4-year-old's mom 'knows what happened to her daughter': ex-spokesman
May 31, 2019 | 10:37amThe mom of a missing 4-year-old Texas girl "knows what happened to her daughter" — but hasn't been truthful, the woman's former spokesman has claimed, according to new reports. Community...
Is this the world’s next 'Grumpy Cat'?
May 31, 2019 | 10:37amLouis the cat has earned worldwide recognition after showcasing his funny frowns all over social media. The lil’ guy’s hilarious stares and glares have people crowning him the world’s next...
Scottie Pippen adds 5-year-old to lawsuit alleging crayon damage in mansion
May 31, 2019 | 10:23amScottie Pippen is officially suing a 5-year old. Yes, you read that right. Pippen added the kindergartner to a tenant lawsuit over the condition of a Fort Lauderdale home he...
97-year-old woman who 'didn't really fit in' finally goes to first prom
May 31, 2019 | 10:12amFor many Americans, prom is a rite of passage, but 97-year-old Helen Danis never had the chance — until last week. Danis, who lives in West Warwick, Rhode Island, was...
Cat struggling to find home due to excessive sneezing condition
May 31, 2019 | 10:04amSomeone get this cat a tissue! An overly sneezy cat is having a hard time finding a forever home because of his unique condition. Nine-year-old Elliot suffers from chronic rhinitis...
The ugly truth: Humans are biased when it comes to beauty, study says
May 31, 2019 | 10:01amThey may try to downplay it, but the beautiful people have it pretty good: They snag hotter dates, score free food and land higher-paid jobs. Now, behavioral neurologists are revealing...
Fossil reveals school of fish from 50 million years ago
May 31, 2019 | 9:57amFinding a single fossil of an animal that died some 50 million years ago is cool. Finding two? That’s just plain awesome. But what about finding 259 of them at...
Search for missing mom expands as grim clue found
May 31, 2019 | 9:49amThe desperate search for a missing Connecticut mom of five expanded to New York on Friday — as investigators also waded through a pond near her home in New Canaan...
Warriors now know when Kevin Durant will be back
May 31, 2019 | 9:48amThe Warriors looked like they were missing Kevin Durant for the first time on Thursday night, and now they have a sense for when he could be back. Yahoo Sports...
Jihadist cell leader admits he beheaded backpacker in ISIS-inspired killing
May 31, 2019 | 9:42amThree jihadists admitted to butchering two Scandinavian backpackers in an ISIS-inspired execution in Morroco after failing to join the extremist group. Abdessamad Ejjoud -- the suspected leader -- confessed Thursday...
Bill Barr defends claim that 'spying did occur' on Trump campaign
May 31, 2019 | 9:35amAttorney General William Barr dug his heels in over his declaration that "spying did occur" on President Trump's 2016 campaign — saying in a new interview that it's a "perfectly...
Professor resigns after probe found he harassed female students, called them fat
May 31, 2019 | 9:32amA Montana State University professor resigned after a probe found he repeatedly touched female students and called them fat — harassment so rampant that one student considered suicide, according to...
Mom who survived brutal Dominican Republic attack blames herself
May 31, 2019 | 9:14amA Delaware mom who claims she was savagely beaten while vacationing in the Dominican Republic says she blames herself for the attack that nearly killed her. Tammy Lawrence-Daley is still reeling...
'S--thousery:' Matt Kuchar stumbles into another bizarre controversy
May 31, 2019 | 9:05amMatt Kuchar's trademark smile disappeared again on Thursday. The American bickered with PGA Tour officials at The Memorial over whether his tee shot on the 17th hole ended up in...
Dad busted for marrying daughter after 'jealous competition' with half-sister
May 31, 2019 | 8:40amA depraved Nebraska man has been jailed for having sex with his biological daughter — even marrying her when cops were on the case, according to reports. Travis Fieldgrove, 40,...
Drake takes Warriors trolling to Instagram with 'Stephen Curry hair lint'
May 31, 2019 | 8:21amDid you think Drake would leave the trolling at courtside? After the Raptors' 118-109 win in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night, the rapper posted a video...
Officials rescue 136 dogs from multimillion-dollar California home
May 31, 2019 | 8:17amMore than 100 dogs were rescued this week from a fetid, poop-filled, multimillion-dollar home within a California gated community, according to new reports. Orange County cops were tipped off about...
Penny saver buys car with $18K in coins
May 31, 2019 | 8:00amA businessman carried 66 bags of coins to a car dealership in Cangzhou, China, and used the huge pile of change to buy a car. Employees spent more than two...
House panel will hold hearing on bill proposing statehood for DC
May 31, 2019 | 7:57amWASHINGTON — The House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Reform is set to hold a hearing on a bill proposing Washington, DC, be recognized as the nation’s 51st state....
Missouri's only abortion clinic could close Friday unless judge intervenes
May 31, 2019 | 7:46amMissouri could become the only US state without a legal abortion provider on Friday as its only abortion clinic could lose its license to perform the procedure unless a St....
Dude in a Speedo gets body-slammed and more moronic moments
May 31, 2019 | 6:55amIn this episode of "They Had It Coming," a guy in a Speedo gets body-slammed after jumping in a stranger's pool, a "Coyote Ugly" wannabe falls off a bar, and...
China tells Canada of 'consequences' of helping US
May 31, 2019 | 5:50amBEIJING — China says Canada needs to be aware of the consequences of aiding the U.S. in a case involving the Chinese tech giant Huawei that is believed to have...
Lyon bomb suspect had pledged allegiance to ISIS
May 31, 2019 | 5:25amPARIS — France's counter-terrorism prosecutor says the main suspect in the bombing last week in the French city of Lyon that wounded 14 people had pledged allegiance to the Islamic...
Aaron Judge's next comeback step is a crucial one
May 31, 2019 | 4:43amAaron Judge threw strongly and accurately to bases from right field Thursday afternoon at Yankee Stadium. Now the Yankees’ right fielder will begin taking batting practice in the indoor cage...
Yankees' Dellin Betances trying to trust the process
May 31, 2019 | 4:30amDellin Betances would prefer to be doing more than throwing bullpen sessions, but the right-handed reliever understands this is part of the process after not developing enough arm strength in...
Clint Frazier could soon be Yankees' odd man out again
May 31, 2019 | 4:20amClint Frazier was scheduled to sit against Chris Sale in the Yankees’ series opener with the Red Sox before Thursday’s game was rained out in the Bronx, with Aaron Boone...
Mets not ruling out an all-lefty hitting outfield this season
May 31, 2019 | 4:06amLOS ANGELES — Jeff McNeil and Dominic Smith in the same lineup against right-handers could be an intriguing option for the Mets, but can they make it happen? As it...
Seoul: North Korea confirms African swine fever outbreak
May 31, 2019 | 3:53amSEOUL, South Korea — South Korea is scrambling to prevent the spread of the highly contagious African swine fever on its pig industry after North Korea confirmed an outbreak at...
Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy explain on-air chemistry
May 31, 2019 | 3:45amIf only NBA executives felt as strongly about Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson as the two feel about each other. The two are widely respected for the work they...
The Red Sox's uphill climb is fragile
May 31, 2019 | 3:25amIt must feel like requiring two tanks of gas to complete your journey when your competitors require only one. Or needing two cans of Red Bull. When you stagger out...
During Ramadan, late-night gyms boom in the Gaza Strip
May 31, 2019 | 3:24amGAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — It's past midnight, but a dozen Palestinians are still running and sweating at a gym in the Gaza Strip. During Islam's holiest month of Ramadan,...
Cardi B is done with gossip in new single, 'Press'
May 31, 2019 | 3:17amEven by Cardi B standards, it’s been a busy month in the press. Some of it has has been good: her fabulously campy arrival as the embodiment of the red...
University of Georgia to sell beer, wine to $25K donors
May 31, 2019 | 3:08amATHENS, Ga. — Some University of Georgia fans will be able to buy beer during football games — but only donors who have agreed to give tens of thousands of...
Jessica Mendoza: Growing A-Rod trust and a 'tough' day with Brodie Van Wagenen
May 31, 2019 | 3:06amESPN baseball analyst Jessica Mendoza talks with The Post’s Justin Terranova about Aaron Boone’s attitude, the pressure of working with Alex Rodriguez and her role as Mets adviser. Mendoza, A-Rod...
Amazon interested in buying Boost from T-Mobile, Sprint: report
May 31, 2019 | 2:55amAmazon.com Inc is interested in buying prepaid cellphone wireless service Boost Mobile from U.S. carriers T-Mobile US Inc and Sprint Corp, two sources familiar with the matter said on Thursday....
Cops probing anti-Semitic message at Jewish Children's Museum as hate crime
May 31, 2019 | 2:38amAn anti-Semitic note was found on a billboard at the Brooklyn Jewish Children’s Museum on Thursday evening, and police are now investigating it as a hate crime, cops said. The...
Anthony Joshua finds silver lining as Deontay Wilder plan collapses
May 31, 2019 | 2:35amAnthony Joshua’s plan was this: He was going to successfully defend his IBF, WBO and WBA heavyweight titles against Andy Ruiz Jr. on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden and...
Body of Colorado woman who vanished in Malibu found: police
May 31, 2019 | 2:26amThe body of a Colorado woman who went missing last week was found Thursday afternoon in the Pacific Ocean north of Los Angeles, authorities said. Jennifer Michelle Lorber, 30, vanished...
Gio Urshela savoring new dream role in Yankees-Red Sox rivalry
May 31, 2019 | 2:13amGio Urshela got his introduction to the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry not necessarily by choice, but by virtue of growing up as a baseball fan in Colombia. “That’s the only games...
Ric Flair: It's a $1.8 million 'miracle' I am still alive
May 31, 2019 | 1:55amRic Flair is alive and well and still cutting promos. The energized WWE Hall of Famer used a 3:44 minute video – in full character -- on his Twitter account...
Mom's disappearance probed as homicide after cops find haunting clue
May 31, 2019 | 1:13amBlood was found in the Connecticut home of a missing mother of five, and police are now treating their investigation into her disappearance as a homicide, reports and sources said...
Jason Vargas' redemption comes with no support, sad Syndergaard stat
May 31, 2019 | 1:13amLOS ANGELES — Jason Vargas was everything the Mets could have wanted Thursday night in keeping his team competitive and swallowing innings to rest a depleted bullpen. But it was...
Paris wants a 'Princess Diana Square' at site of her death
May 31, 2019 | 12:54amPARIS — Paris City Hall wants to name a small plaza after Princess Diana, at the site of the 1997 car crash that killed the cherished British royal. The site...
Woman, her dog killed after confrontation with California police
May 31, 2019 | 12:45amONTARIO, Calif. — Police in Ontario have shot and killed a woman and her dog during a confrontation. KCBS-TV says police were sent to a home Thursday by reports of...
Young Raptors fan enjoys front-row seat to Drake show
May 31, 2019 | 12:40amImagine all of the trash talk this young Raptors fan heard during Toronto's 118-109 win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night....
Scripps National Spelling Bee ends in 8-way championship tie
May 31, 2019 | 12:23amThe Scripps National Spelling Bee ended in an unprecedented eight-way tie Friday morning when the competition’s moderators ran out of words for the contestants after 20 rounds. “It’s complete. They...
Drake and Draymond Green have heated exchange after game
May 31, 2019 | 12:20amDrake couldn’t help himself. The famous rapper and infamous Toronto sports superfan started Game 1 of the NBA Final by trolling the Warriors by wearing a Dell Curry Raptors jersey....