October 14, 2019
This is the man suspected of raping a stranger in Midtown
Police on Monday released new images of the man suspected of raping a woman after she asked for directions on a Midtown street. The suspect, who is wanted for the...
Nationals on World Series edge after doing what Mets couldn't
WASHINGTON — The starting pitching-rich Mets tried to use the Nationals as a template of success, a way to climb out of the hole they put themselves in this season...
British family jailed after mistakenly crossing Canadian border into US
A British family took a wrong turn into the US during a vacation in Canada — and are now stuck in a Pennsylvania jail where their 3-month-old baby has been...
NBA's China saga has Nets getting creative for cash
With NBA profits expected to plunge in the wake of the China dispute — and several Brooklyn players having reportedly lost money over broken deals in Shanghai — the Nets...
Impact of Jets' players-only meeting is still being felt
Exactly a week ago, the Monday after the Jets had been publicly flogged by the Eagles in Philadelphia to fall to 0-4, their season was in peril. Sensing the urgency...
LeBron James rips Daryl Morey over China controversy
LeBron James fanned the NBA’s China controversy on Monday, saying Rockets GM Daryl Morey “wasn’t educated” when he tweeted his support for pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. “I don’t want...
Fed’s back printing money – so what gives?
Although there’s been no official announcement, the Federal Reserve has restarted QE — better known as Quack Economics. You might know it better as Quantitative Easing, in which the central...
California brain surgeon accused of child sex abuse found dead in jail cell
A California neurosurgeon facing trial for alleged child sex crimes was reportedly found dead in his jail cell Sunday morning in a suspected suicide. James Kohut, 59, was found alone...
Woman hit and killed while helping hobbled pro-Trump motor home
A woman was killed when she was hit by a car while helping the driver of a motor home adorned with dozens of pro-Trump flags and other decorations on a...
WeWork pins its hopes on JPMorgan to stay afloat
Office sharing company WeWork’s race for emergency funding is starting to resemble a high-wire act. JPMorgan’s pitch to help WeWork score roughly $5 billion to keep it afloat is contingent...
Two new affordable housing buildings coming to Harlem
In the latest step forward for affordable Central Harlem housing, two buildings with 214 rental apartments have been sold to real estate firm Fairstead Affordable. The company paid $75.5 million...
Japan's death toll from Typhoon Hagibis rises to 58
Japan’s death toll from Typhoon Hagibis has reached 58, as thousands of homes remained without power and temperatures were expected to drop later this week, according to public broadcaster NHK....
Dock 72 set to celebrate opening despite lone tenant WeWork's troubles
Dock 72, the ship-shaped new office building that juts into the East River at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, opens Tuesday with a lavish ribbon-cutting ceremony. Drummers will thunder the debut...
Gloomy forecast looming over crucial ALCS Game 4
The ALCS has shifted from Houston to The Bronx, meaning the Yankees and Astros will now have to keep an eye on the weather forecast without the luxury of a...
Fantasy football: Top pick-ups and drops after Week 6
The Post’s Drew Loftis evaluates all the relevant fantasy football news from Week 6 of the NFL season. Moving In Daniel Jones QB, Giants Three straight humdrum-to-awful fantasy performances likely...
Time for Gary Sanchez to validate his frustrating Yankees existence
It’s always interesting and informative listening to fans speak of teams and players on the other side, especially during the playoffs. If you have friends who are Yankees fans and...
Trump called Turkey's president to demand an end to Syrian invasion
President Trump called Turkey’s president Monday to demand he halt the country's incursion into Syria and enact an immediate ceasefire, Vice President Mike Pence said Monday. “President Trump communicated to...
White cop charged with murder in shooting death of Atatiana Jefferson
The white former Fort Worth, Texas, police officer accused of gunning down a black woman in her own home was charged with murder for the slaying on Monday, authorities said....
Reputed gang member accused of sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl while out on $6K bail
A reputed Brooklyn gang member facing 34 counts including armed robbery and assault was released on just $6,000 bail — freeing him to allegedly sexually assault a 12-year-old girl, The...
Gerrit Cole may haunt the Yankees forever
Sometimes, destiny winds up unfulfilled. Or you just misread the signs all along. Nevertheless, in a sport in which one team has won nearly 25 percent of the championships, the...
The stars were never going to align for Facebook’s Libra
Four months after Facebook announced a “new currency,” Libra, the project is foundering. It’s no surprise that Facebook couldn’t create a currency out of thin air — because Facebook can’t...
De Blasio accuses Cuomo of politicizing Mother Cabrini statue
Mayor de Blasio Monday accused Gov. Cuomo of politicizing Mother Cabrini amidst ongoing local outrage directed at First Lady Chirlane McCray's decision to not include a Cabrini statue in a...
The right way to handle homeless mental illness
Until February, for 22 years, I managed a business improvement district around the Hollywood Walk of Fame — a top destination for global tourists that bears witness to our country’s...
Julius Randle out to prove he's more more than a consolation prize
So much of last season was spent pining over the numerous All-Stars heading to free agency. So much of the offseason was spent lamenting how hard the Knicks swung and...
'Boy Meets World' star: Breast milk almost killed my baby
“Boy Meets World” star Danielle Fishel says she experienced a massive amount of “mom guilt” after her own breast milk harmed her newborn son. In an essay for "Good Morning...
Trump is repeating key Obama Middle East mistakes
Barack Obama and Donald Trump are diametrically opposed figures, representing the categorical rejection of the other for their supporters, yet share significant foreign policy DNA. They both defined themselves in...
The Giants' next test will reveal so much about them
There’s a phrase that’s becoming part of the NFL coaching vernacular that simply states: “It will reveal itself on Sunday.” Ask a coach a question about his game plan, a...
Warren, Working Families Party want to scrub Columbus Day
The Working Families Party on Monday called on supporters to back changing Columbus Day to Indigenous People’s Day — just hours after the 2020 Democratic candidate the group is backing,...
National Grid restores natural gas hookups after pressure from Cuomo
National Grid started restoring natural gas hookups Monday to customers previously denied services, following pressure from the Cuomo administration. “We’ve begun the process of contacting and re-connecting natural gas service...
ThriveNYC’s telling inaction
For yet more proof of ThriveNYC’s supreme worthlessness, consider the program’s non-answer to the pleas for help from Mariners Temple Baptist Church. As Melissa Klein reported in Sunday’s Post, Keisha...
NY Legislature doesn’t care about public safety, only members' job security
Now we know what it takes to drag the Legislature back to Albany for a special session: Not a clear threat to public safety — but a threat to members’...
Mom with incurable cancer crosses NYC off her bucket list
It’s the trip of a lifetime. In 2017, Hanna Olivas was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer. Doctors gave her three to five years to live. Despite the...
Sam Darnold’s role as Jets’ ‘savior’ is just beginning
When Sam Darnold was a student at San Clemente High School in California, some of his football teammates nicknamed him “Our Lord and Savior” for his exploits on the field....
Zoë Kravitz to star as Catwoman opposite Robert Pattinson in 'The Batman'
Actress Zoe Kravitz will star as Catwoman in the upcoming superhero flick "The Batman" — opposite Robert Pattinson, who will play the Dark Knight, a report said Monday. The flick,...
What are the Democrats hiding about impeachment inquiry?
America’s top two Trump-hating newspapers, The New York Times and The Washington Post, have now both called on Speaker Nancy Pelosi to hold a vote of the full House of...
Elizabeth Warren has a history of collecting cash from billionaires
WASHINGTON – Elizabeth Warren may have said "no" to billionaires, but many are saying yes to her. A review of Warren’s campaign donations to her presidential and Senate campaigns reveal...
Eagles cut trash-talking linebacker who ended up embarrassed
Zip it! The Eagles on Monday cut linebacker Zach Brown, who failed to back up his trash talking of Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins during Philadelphia's 38-20 loss to Minnesota, ESPN...
Barneys nearing sale to Saks, Authentic Brands
Luxury department store Barneys has hashed out a deal to be sold that could keep the Madison Avenue flagship alive — albeit on a smaller scale. Saks Fifth Avenue is...
Timothy Omundson's brave battle after suffering a stroke
Veteran actor Timothy Omundson continues his prime time reemergence with appearances this week on “This Is Us” and “American Housewife” — two-and-a-half years after suffering a stroke. “At first I...
How to escape flailing Rams' fantasy football trap
One of the best lessons the Madman ever learned about TV-watching was taught by the mid-2000s ABC series “Lost.” It was incredible when it first started. It remained quite good...
Luis Severino squashes Yankees' fear before daunting challenge
It’s hard to know just what kind of postseason pitcher Luis Severino is at this point. Is he the guy who’s battled through four scoreless innings in two of his...
'Bagel Boss Guy’ Chris Morgan blames rage on being molested as a kid
The “Bagel Boss Guy” has revealed that he was molested growing up on Long Island — blaming the abuse for the anger issues that gained him viral fame. Chris Morgan,...
The 'nightmare of injuries' plaguing high school sports
Alex Apfel planted her leg to take a free kick, and the pain followed. The growth plate on her tibia had been pulled off by the tendon, creating a break...
Why detoxing is a load of BS: doctors
The only thing you're cleansing is your wallet. "Detox" is the hottest word in the woo-woo universe right now. Fancy teas, juices, beauty products and treatments that claim to purify...
Yankees already have the formula to upset Gerrit Cole
It’s time for Luis Severino to reach out to his guru Pedro Martinez once again, although the ask will be less conventional this time. Nearly three years ago, the Hall...
Uber pink-slips 350 in third round of layoffs
Uber on Monday reportedly began its third round of layoffs in the past few months, handing out pink slips to 350 employees. Shares of the ride-hailing giant spiked more than...
Once-unthinkable Cam Newton trade whispers have begun
The Carolina Panthers may be at a crossroads. After opening the season 0-2 with Cam Newton under center before a foot injury sidelined the star quarterback, backup Kyle Allen --...
Brooklyn robber suspected of 13 crimes, netting $60K in jewelry: cops
Cops on Monday collared a serial stick-up artist from Brooklyn who is suspected of helping pull off 13 crimes across the city, netting tens of thousands of dollars in jewelry,...
Inside the hunt for the man known as 'Asia's El Chapo'
Authorities are on the hunt for a mysterious drug trafficker known as “Asia’s El Chapo.” A multinational team of law enforcement agencies is trying to track down Tse Chi Lop,...
Latest mystery pooping jogger finally caught on camera
Dung nabbit! After three weeks of discovering stinky piles in front of her workplace, a public relations pro finally captured the crappy culprit in the act Monday, according to surveillance...
NYU nonprofit bailed out Chinatown 'killer' after he attacked a court officer
The Chinatown vagrant accused of fatally bludgeoning four other homeless men over a week ago was sprung from jail not once but twice by misguided nonprofits pushing bail reform, court...
Dellin Betances: How Brooklyn HS made me Yankees-ready
Yankees All-Star relief pitcher Dellin Betances grew up on the Lower East Side of Manhattan and pitched for Grand Street Campus in Brooklyn. He was an All-American and an eighth-round...
Where you die can affect your chance of being an organ donor
WASHINGTON — If Roland Henry had died in a different part of the country, his organs might have been recovered. And lives could have been saved. But the local organ...
White cop who fatally shot unarmed black woman in her home resigns
The white Texas police officer who gunned down a black woman as she played video games with her 8-year-old nephew inside her home resigned Monday -- and could face criminal...
NFC East has gotten just as ugly as Giants needed
It was the perfect weekend for Alec Ogletree. “Saturday, Sunday, all football,’’ he told The Post on Monday. “It was nice. Hang with the family too.’’ The view from the...
Guam avoids severe coral bleaching predicted for this year
HAGATNA, Guam — Vulnerable coral reefs on Guam have not experienced severe bleaching that was predicted for this year, in part because of stormy weather that reduced water temperatures, officials...
Man sues Manhattan bar for discrimination over 'ladies night' entry fee
A Queens man is suing a Manhattan nightclub for sex discrimination -- because he had to pay an entry fee at its "Ladies Night" while women got in for free,...
Meet Christ the King's next big basketball star
Natalija Marshall tried everything before she found basketball. Growing up, she took up baseball, swimming, gymnastics, dance and tennis. They were “boring” and none of them stuck. In fifth grade,...
Dems boost impeachment secrecy and other commentary
Conservative: Dems Boost Impeachment Secrecy Democrats’ “excessive secrecy” in their impeachment inquiry has gotten worse, the Washington Examiner’s Byron York reports, with Friday’s interview of the former US ambassador to...
Frank Ntilikina red flag emerges just as Knicks minutes crunch gets real
Dennis Smith Jr. and Damyean Dotson appear set to make their preseason debuts Wednesday against the Hawks. Frank Ntilikina may not be able to join them. While Smith (strained lower...
Trump says he'll impose sanctions on Turkey for Syria invasion
President Trump on Monday said he would “soon” be issuing an executive order to impose sanctions on Turkey for invading Syria — which happened days after he announced the US...
Brooklyn thief swipes car with 6-year-old boy in back seat
A man swiped an SUV in Brooklyn on Monday — with a 6-year-old boy still sitting in the back seat, authorities said. The child was inside the 2007 Acura MDX...
Ronan Farrow shares worried message from mom Mia Farrow
The actress texted her son saying she was worried his work was too dangerous in the wake of his bombshell book.
Police warn parents to check for THC-laced Halloween candy
Police around the country always remind parents to double-check their children’s Halloween candy to ensure sweets are safe to eat. But this trick-or-treat season, authorities in Pennsylvania are urging moms...
Veteran gets groundbreaking penis transplant after losing his in Afghanistan blast
A veteran who lost the lower half of his body in an explosion has received one of the world's first penis transplants — and he's calling it "one of the...
Islanders rally to take down Blues in overtime
Devon Toews scored at 1:13 of overtime to complete a stunning late-game comeback by the New York Islanders as they downed the St. Louis Blues 3-2 on Monday. The Blues...
SpongeBob SquarePants is ‘violent, racist, whitewashes US history’: prof
A professor has branded SpongeBob SquarePants a "violent and racist" series that "whitewashes US military rampages." Writing in an academic journal, University of Washington anthropology professor Holly M. Barker drew...
The Yankees' 'sensitive' Giancarlo Stanton decision is on hold
Aaron Boone strongly hinted that any information concerning Giancarlo Stanton’s strained right quadriceps won’t be coming until Tuesday. Speaking at Yankee Stadium on Monday, the manager was asked for an...
Trump: Let Russia, China or 'Napoleon Bonaparte' protect Kurds
President Trump on Monday continued to defend his decision to withdraw from northern Syria, tweeting that someone else could protect the Kurds, such as Russia, China — or even Napoleon....
Expect a $399 iPhone in 2020: analyst
Apple is planning to release a dirt-cheap iPhone next year in a bid to boost its stagnant sales, a well-respected analyst says. TF Securities’ Ming-Chi Kuo said in an investor...
Jeremy Lin is off to eye-opening start in new basketball home
Linsanity has gone international. In his preseason debut with his new team, the Beijing Ducks, Jeremy Lin scored 40 points and brought down six rebounds in a loss to the...
Devils blow another lead as nightmare start continues
NEWARK, N.J. — Mackenzie Weegar scored the tying goal and set up Noel Acciari for the go-ahead tally and the Florida Panthers rallied from a three-goal deficit to beat the...
The Egyptians the Western media ignore
CAIRO -- We’re growing complacent about Egypt — again. Once more, we’re forgetting the hellish threat a destabilized Egypt would pose to its people, the region and US security. And...
Giancarlo Stanton is ultimate test of Yankees' season-long mantra
The Game 2 lineup came out and Giancarlo Stanton was not in it and that felt right for the player and these 2019 Yankees. Game 2 leaked into extra innings...
More states choosing to honor indigenous people instead of Columbus
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — A handful of states are celebrating their first Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday as part of a trend to move away from a day honoring Christopher Columbus....
The Jacob Trouba dilemma the Rangers must solve
Regarding the Rangers, who have to wait until only Thursday this time until the next game. 1. Not to belabor the point, except that thanks to this idiotic schedule every...
GOP congressman wants to probe Hunter Biden's business dealings
A Republican congressman from Alabama said Monday he will introduce legislation calling on Congress to begin investigating the business dealings of Hunter Biden while his father, Joe Biden, was vice...
Matador in intensive care after bull goring severs artery: reports
A matador is in serious condition in intensive care after he was gruesomely gored by a bull in Spain on Saturday, according to local media reports. Young bullfighting star Gonzalo...
This mind-blowing trick shot will leave you speechless
The odds of actually making a 100-foot shot from the top of a three-story building are close to none, but this basketball coach managed to do the impossible. Watch as...
Bill de Blasio booed, called 'Big Bird' during Columbus Day Parade
Bill de Blasio was mercilessly booed as the "worst mayor ever" and called "Big Bird" as he walked in Monday's annual Columbus Day Parade. "Why is he even here?" retired...
Italian town bans Google Maps after too many people get lost
A town in Sardinia ordered motorists and hikers to avoid Google Maps to navigate local roads after too many people got lost and stranded by using the popular app, according...
Billionaire loses $600M account over sex talk at conference
Outspoken billionaire Ken Fisher just lost a $600 million account over his controversial comments last week equating fundraising to approaching a woman in a bar to have sex. The Michigan...
Assisted living staffers accused of running dementia patient fight club
Three staffers at a North Carolina assisted-living facility have been accused of running a fight club in which they had two elderly women with dementia pummel each other -- as...
GOP lawmaker tries to crash impeachment hearings
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz tried to crash a congressional hearing considering impeachment against President Trump — but got the boot because he’s not a member of any of the committees...
Russian-backed Syrian forces storm Kurdish territory to counter Turks
Russian-backed Syrian fighters wasted no time capitalizing on the US withdrawal from Syria on Monday, deploying troops deep inside Kurdish territory south of the Turkish border less than 24 hours...
Panera Bread fires employee who posted video 'exposing' how mac and cheese is made
The woman behind a now-viral video “exposing” how Panera Bread prepares its mac and cheese says she was fired from the company. The video, originally posted last week on the...
Space 'elevator' to the moon may soon be a reality
The concept of using an “elevator” to travel from Earth to space has been around for quite some time, with an early concept first proposed in 1959 by Russian engineer...
Moody's: Growing MTA debt may mean fare hikes, service cuts
The MTA’s $51.5 billion plan to modernize New York City’s crumbling transit system will saddle it with $38 billion in debt — on top of the $44 billion it already...
Mets make ESPN analyst their latest managerial candidate
Aaron Boone’s jump from ESPN to the dugout has worked out, leaving the Mets willing to dip into that pool for their own managerial vacancy. Eduardo Perez, who played 13...
Mozambique bracing for ‘ill-tempered and nasty’ election
MAPUTO, Mozambique — Mozambique’s elections on Tuesday are almost certain to be won by the ruling Frelimo party and President Filipe Nyusi but it is unclear if the results will...
Teen released after writing in assignment that 'shooting' made him happy
A Michigan teen has been released from custody after indicating during a school assignment that "shooting" made him happy, authorities said. The unidentified 14-year-old was detained Friday after staffers at...
Cuomo says state will fund Mother Cabrini statue
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that the city will be getting a statue of Mother Cabrini -- and that Albany's going to foot the bill. "The state's going to fund...
This road-tripping family travels in massive mansion on wheels
Some people buy mansions. Some prefer to spend their cash on travel. One Australian family decided to combine both by building a $1.35 million ($2 million AUD) home — on...
Vietnam pulls movie over scene with South China Sea map
HANOI - Vietnam has pulled DreamWorks’ animated film “Abominable” from cinemas over a scene featuring a map which shows China’s unilaterally declared “nine-dash line” in the South China Sea, state...
Trump predicts the 'Fake News' media will protect Hunter Biden
President Trump on Monday predicted that the "Fake News" media will protect Hunter Biden after the son of former Vice President Joe Biden said he would step down from the...
Cockroach gives woman an 'earful' of trouble
Prepare to be disgusted. Watch as a doctor from Can Tho, Vietnam, carefully plucks a live cockroach out of a patient's ear canal. According to the woman, she knew something...
Howard Rubin accused of reneging on settlement with alleged rape victim
An alleged rape victim of Soros Fund manager Howard Rubin says she was tricked into agreeing to a settlement offer, only for Rubin to later demand she clear his name...
Alien life possibly found on Mars in 1970s, ex-NASA scientist says
In a stunning op-ed, a former NASA scientist says he is convinced that the space agency "found evidence of life" on Mars in the 1970s. In the article, Gilbert Levin,...
Founders of research firm Fusion GPS will pen book on Russia, Trump links
The co-founders of a political research firm behind allegations about President Trump’s ties to Russia have a book coming out next month. Random House announced Monday that “Crime in Progress:...
Does technology make moving nukes safe?
RENO, Nev. — The plutonium core for the first atomic weapon detonated in 1945 was taken from Los Alamos National Laboratory to a test site in the New Mexico desert...
Dolphins fan screams at porn star in expletive-filled rant
Not all of the action was happening on the field during the Dolphins' 17-16 loss to the Redskins on Sunday. Staffers from the adult film company Bang Bros appeared to...
Stephen Strasburg will keep it rolling for Nationals
Divine intervention. Pope Francis tweeted, “Today we give thanks to the Lord for our new #Saints.” Saints won. Nothing but crickets from the Vatican about the Pope’s Cardinals. Nationals are...
Ex-White House Russia expert Fiona Hill delivers impeachment testimony
A former top National Security Council expert on Russia testified to Congress behind closed doors Monday, the latest ex-administration official to be subpoenaed as part of the House impeachment inquiry...
Sam Darnold showed potential is all there for special Jets future
The Jets notched their first victory of the season Sunday, a 24-22 thriller over the Cowboys. Here are some thoughts and observations from the game: 1. This was exactly what...
Tourist arrested and fined for wearing 'erotic' string bikini
An itsy-bitsy, teenie-weenie bikini got her busted.
Idiotic thieves steal 29 Apple Watch store models
For these thieves, it might be time to get a new watch. Police in New South Wales, Australia, are on the hunt for the young men who allegedly stole 29...
Crash victim's parents beg US diplomat's wife: 'Do the right thing'
The parents of a British teenager killed in a crash involving a US diplomat's wife came to New York to make a direct appeal on Monday, begging both President Trump...
Trump condemns fake video showing him shooting media: White House
The White House said President Trump condemns a violent video showing a likeness of him shooting and stabbing political opponents and members of the news media. "Re: the video played...
Chazz Palminteri reignites beef with Chirlane McCray over Cabrini statue
Actor Chazz Palminteri may have apologized to Chirlane McCray for calling her a "racist" -- but he's still looking for an explanation as to why New York City's first lady...
Offensive stars on practice field as Giants get healthier
The boys are coming back. The Giants offense is getting healthier, as running back Saquon Barkley and tight end Evan Engram are making strides and it appears as if both...
Sanctions against Turkey are 'ready to go' once Trump signs off, Mnuchin says
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Monday said sanctions against Turkey for invading Syria are ready and he just needs President Trump to sign off on them. "As I've said, the...
Tribal chiefs urge Atlanta Braves to end the 'tomahawk chop'
The heads of two Native American tribes that once inhabited Georgia are praising St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Ryan Helsley for criticizing the Atlanta Braves’ tomahawk chop, saying the tradition reinforces...
Mack Truck workers strike for the first time in decades
Thousands of Mack Truck workers were on strike Sunday at plants in three states, the first such walkout in decades. United Automobile Workers union members, many wearing red T-shirts and...
Richard Sherman doesn't know when to shut up
As I listened to Richard Sherman’s postgame interview following the 49ers' 20-7 win over the Rams on Sunday in Los Angeles, I loved the way he went down the list...
Family seeks answers after tech CEO found dead in rental car
A 33-year-old tech executive from Utah who had gone missing was found dead in the back seat of her rental car along a residential street in San Jose, California --...
Odell Beckham sued over Lincoln Tunnel car crash
Odell Beckham Jr.’s ties to New York are seemingly never-ending. The wide receiver allegedly allowed his friend to drive an expensive BMW, which a company called Celebrity Motors had lent...
Widow recounts horror as husband's body falls out of dropped coffin
"I just burst into tears. The lid smashed open and the kids jumped in [to his grave]. When lifting the coffin out it just fell to bits,” Debbie Swales, 52,...
Trump vows to look into case of UBS banker accused of killing hotel worker in Anguilla
President Trump vowed Monday to investigate the case of a Connecticut banker accused of murdering a hotel worker during a family vacation in Anguilla. “Will be looking into the Scott...
Nurses trying to find abandoned baby without eyes new home
A baby boy born without eyes is in search for a loving home after being abandoned by his mother. Alexander K — known as Sasha — was born in Tomsk,...
8-year-old boy catches 692-pound shark
An 8-year-old Australian boy recently hooked a tiger shark almost eight times his size. Jonathan Millauro and his son, Jayden — who weighs just 88 pounds — were on a...
California seeks to ban 'lunch shaming' with guaranteed state-funded meals
A new California bill hopes that "lunch shaming" will be a thing of the past as it guarantees that students in schools will receive state-funded lunches, even if their parents...
Newborn survives after being buried alive in shallow grave
A newborn girl miraculously survived being buried alive in a shallow grave in India in a suspected case of female infanticide. The baby girl was placed inside a traditional earthen...
Bryan Cranston just dropped a major 'El Camino' spoiler
Warning: There is a big "El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie" spoiler ahead. "Breaking Bad" fans: If you didn't get around to seeing the "El Camino" sequel as planned over...
School rallies for hungry student who brought teacher to tears
It was an innocent question — but it reduced her to tears.
Shelter rescues 85 cats from 'deplorable conditions' in condemned home
An animal shelter pulled 87 pets from a Pennsylvania home earlier this month after authorities deemed the house unfit for human occupancy, according to reports. Brandywine Valley SPCA, a no-kill...
The calls for Cowboys to fire Jason Garrett begin again
The Cowboys' glorious start has quickly turned sour on Jason Garrett. Dallas dropped its third straight game Sunday, falling to .500 at the hands of the winless Jets after starting...
Homeless man facing murder charge after brawl that left another dead: cops
A homeless man arrested for slugging another vagrant could now face murder charges — because an autopsy shows his victim died of injuries from their fight, the NYPD said Monday....
Baby and corgi puppy become instant best friends
This may be the cutest friendship of all time. Watch as 6-month-old Evie meets her aunt's corgi puppy, Winston, for the very first time in their Cocoa Beach, Florida, home....
Having a bad night's sleep makes you crave junk food
A bad night’s sleep makes us crave junk food, a study has found. It sharpens our sense of smell, making us hone in on greasy grub such as burgers, chips...
This impressive three-piece Japanese chef knife is 90% off
How many online recipes have you tried whipping up that ended up as a meme-worthy Pinterest fail? It’s OK; it’s not just you. As it turns out, no matter how...
White student spat on black visitor at African American history museum
A white student from Connecticut spat on a black visitor during a class trip to the National Museum of African American History and Culture -- but the incident wasn’t motivated...
Giants bring back receiver, release linebacker after costly mistake
Last Thursday night, Bennie Fowler went over to Sterling Shepard’s house to watch the Giants-Patriots game. Saquon Barkley and Evan Engram were there, as well. All four of the players...
Mom jailed for putting son through needless surgeries that left him in wheelchair
A Texas mom who needlessly put her healthy son through hundreds of doctors' visits -- including 13 major surgeries that left him wheelchair-bound and with a feeding tube -- has...
Funeral cracks up as dead man screams 'Let me out!' of coffin
He got the last laugh.
Baby cheetah plays with rescue puppy in adorable video
The sole-surviving baby cheetah of her mother’s litter has been paired with a rescue puppy at the Cincinnati Zoo, and video showed the playmates becoming fast friends. Kris, a 3-month-old...
Reggie Jackson's profane rant accidentally reaches Giancarlo Stanton
HOUSTON — Reggie Jackson didn’t think he was talking into a live radio mic prior to Sunday’s Game 2 of the Yankees-Astros ALCS series at Minute Maid Park. And when...
Three US economists win Nobel Prize for global poverty work
Three US-based economists won the 2019 Nobel Economics Prize on Monday “for their experimental approach to alleviating global poverty” – efforts that have helped millions of children around the world....
SoftBank seeks control of WeWork through financing package
SoftBank has prepared a financing package for WeWork that would give it control over the shared office space company, a person familiar with the matter said. The package would significantly...
Kate Upton's wild celebration to crushing Yankees play
No one was more excited about the Astros surviving Game 2 of the ALCS than Justin Verlander's wife, Kate Upton. With Houston and the Yankees tied at 2-2 in the...
Hawaii officials blame online dating for sudden rise in STDs
Hawaii is now a hotbed of STDs -- thanks to the increasing popularity of online dating, health officials said. Reports of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis have soared in the Aloha...
Trump demands whistleblower be identified and testify
President Trump on Monday said the whistleblower whose complaint sparked an impeachment inquiry must be identified and testify to Congress after Rep. Adam Schiff said the person may not appear...
Jim Calhoun denies he called former staffer 'hot'
College basketball icon Jim Calhoun denied accusations of sexual discrimination, saying he never called a former staffer at the University of Saint Joseph “hot” or treated any other woman unfairly....
China reportedly wants more talks before signing Trump trade deal
China wants more talks as soon as the end of October to hammer out the details of the “phase one” trade deal outlined by President Donald Trump before Chinese President...
Decomposing body found in Queens apartment
A badly decomposing body was found Sunday inside a Queens apartment, cops said. The unidentified body was discovered around 3:30 p.m. by the building’s landlord during a wellness check in...
Fantasy football injury report for Week 6: James Conner, Amari Cooper
James Conner, Amari Cooper, Will Dissly, and Geoff Swaim were among those injured on Sunday of Week 6 in the NFL season. Here’s a recap of the injuries to players...
How to avoid traffic chaos during the Columbus Day Parade
The 75th annual NYC Columbus Day Parade promises to be the largest celebration of Italian American culture in the world. But it'll also bring traffic chaos throughout Manhattan on Monday...
Jayme Closs feels 'stronger every day' a year after her kidnapping
Jayme Closs, the Wisconsin teen who was kidnapped a year ago and held captive for 88 days before escaping from the man who murdered her parents, says she’s feeling “stronger...
Trump suggests Kurds are letting ISIS militants escape
President Trump on Monday suggested that Kurds are allowing Islamic State militants escape from prisons to lure the US back into Syria -- a day after the administration ordered remaining...
‘Joker’ may remove track by pedophile Gary Glitter from future releases
The "Joker" may get the last laugh. Warner Bros. is looking to remove a Gary Glitter track from future releases of the box office smash to prevent the jailed pedophile...
Prison inmates send monster pedophile straight to hell
A notorious British pedophile who was serving 22 concurrent life sentences for abusing 22 children in Malaysia — and up to 200 during an eight-year spree — was stabbed to...
Crash victim's parents will meet with Anne Sacoolas if she returns to UK
The parents of a British teenager killed in a crash with a US diplomat's wife brought their case to New York on Monday -- but refuse to meet the American...
Carlos Correa destroys Yankees in every way
HOUSTON — Carlos Correa broke the Yankees’ hearts with his game-winning homer in the bottom of the 11th to give the Astros a 3-2 win that knotted the ALCS at...
Scrabble baby news brings first-time grandma to tears
How many points for G-R-A-N-D-M-A? A woman in Shelton, Connecticut, found out she was going to be a grandmother through a game of Scrabble. Watch the emotional moment her son...
The Yankees bullpen wart that isn't going way
HOUSTON — The Yankees know they’ll have to ask a lot of their bullpen if they want to win their first World Series in a decade. Sunday night was a...
The Yankees need to be savages again
HOUSTON — Who told The Savages to be civil? OK, that was Justin Verlander doing his thing against the Yankees on Sunday night at Minute Maid Park, and the Astros’...
James Paxton's one-word reaction to hook says it all
HOUSTON — James Paxton had only allowed one run when manager Aaron Boone motioned to the bullpen to summon Chad Green in the bottom of the third in Game 2...
German chancellor urges Turkey's president to stop Syrian invasion
German Chancellor Angela Merkel in a Sunday phone call urged Turkey’s president to immediately halt his country’s military operations in northern Syria. Merkel told President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that the...
Yankees' biggest Astros roadblock is now more daunting
HOUSTON — The Yankees won Game 1 and that was as close to vital as playoff openers get. They needed to establish instantly that this would not be 2017 redux,...
This Aaron Boone move blew up in his face
HOUSTON — It is harder to imagine a more perfect postseason baseball game than this one: tense and taut; two teams desperate for victory for different reasons; a howling, baying,...
Yankees lose Game 2 in heartbreaker
HOUSTON — It is easy to say the Yankees’ trip to Texas was a success because they split the first two games of the ALCS against the Astros at Minute...
Brooklyn teen among two dead in horrific Rockland County car crash
Two teens, including one from the Big Apple, were reportedly killed after their car plunged off an overpass and burst into flames in Rockland County. Saniha Cekik, 15, of Brooklyn...
Jets' 'depressing' offensive line finally comes through
Ryan Kalil could feel the difference. “It felt like the first time this season we were able to play fast,’’ the Jets center said. The difference was palpable to Kelvin...
Sheriff calls illegal immigrants 'drunks' day before son arrested for public intoxication
A Texas sheriff's son was arrested for public intoxication — a day after his dad blasted certain illegal immigrants as "drunks" at a White House event. Sergei Waybourn, 24, the...
How Cardinals can save themselves from NLCS embarrassment
WASHINGTON — The Cardinals are dead if their bats don’t come alive in Game 3 of the NLCS. On Monday at Nationals Park they will face the Nationals’ third shutdown...
Le'Veon Bell can't hold back his Sam Darnold joy
The question — What kind of a difference did Sam Darnold make? — produced a grin, but not because Le’Veon Bell found it funny. The Jets running back was happy...
Kurdish political leader among nine civilians 'executed' by Turkish-backed forces
A Kurdish political leader was among nine civilians “executed” by Turkish-backed fighters in Syria on Saturday, a Syrian human rights group said. Hevrin Khalaf, 35, the secretary-general of the pro-Kurdish...
The darker side to Jets' surprising triumph
There were hugs and handshakes all around. The Jets had waited a long time to enjoy a winning locker room. Four straight losses stretched over five weeks can take a...