February 18, 2020
GrafFEATi: Burglar swipes $18,000 in paintings from late graffiti artist Phase 2
An art-loving burglar swiped three pricey paintings from noted graffiti artist Phase 2 that were hanging in an Alphabet City fitness studio, police said. Police Tuesday released surveillance video of...
Despite ads, ex-WH aides say Bloomberg, Obama 'certainly weren’t best buds'
A new Michael Bloomberg campaign ad touts his ties with former President Barack Obama — but several former Obama aides have downplayed how closely they worked together. Bloomberg’s multi-million dollar,...
Mets giving J.D. Davis chance to overcome third base woes
PORT ST. LUCIE — J.D. Davis began last season playing third base, but the Mets aborted that plan early because of a combination of factors. Significant among them was Davis...
Newly freed Blagojevich: 'I am a Trumpocrat'
Former Democratic Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich declared himself a “Trumpocrat” Tuesday night hours after the president commuted his federal prison sentence. “He’s got obviously a big fan in me,” Blagojevich...
Devils just can't beat the Blues
ST. LOUIS — Ivan Barbashev scored twice and the St. Louis Blues snapped a season-worst five-game losing streak with a 3-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night....
Neighbor accused of killing South Carolina 6-year-old slit his own throat, police say
The South Carolina man accused of abducting and killing his 6-year-old neighbor, Faye Marie Swetlik, later committed suicide, authorities said Tuesday. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said Coty Taylor, 30, slit...
Ranger responds to 'cold blooded' jab from infamous agitator
Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren said his face looks worse than it actually is. The swirling shades of black, blue and purple that encircle his right eye with an eerie pop...
Titans star doesn't want Tom Brady on team
Derrick Henry admitted Tom Brady is the GOAT, but he doesn't want him to come to Tennessee. The Titans star running back said he believes Ryan Tannehill, who helped lead...
Cavaliers part ways with coach amid disastrous first season
The Cleveland Cavaliers and John Beilein parted ways Tuesday, just over midway through his first season as head coach, ESPN reported Tuesday. Associate head coach J.B. Bickerstaff was promoted to...
Why Mike Bloomberg is already pandering to the left: Goodwin
The debates among Democrats running for president have been noteworthy for all the wrong reasons. Most have been as exciting as watching paint dry, and the lackluster face-offs have produced...
Security guard gets 16 years for 2018 murder of Florida tourist
The hotel security guard accused of killing a Florida tourist during her birthday trip to Costa Rica more than a year ago has been found guilty of second-degree murder. Bismarck...
Suspect in gruesome Grindr murder found unresponsive in jail cell
The perverted sicko accused of killing and eating the body parts of a Michigan man named Kevin Bacon was found unresponsive in his jail cell on Tuesday, a report said....
This war-torn country is renting out its NYC office space
Fourteen floors of office space in a prime Manhattan location has come to the market with just one caveat: The landlord is a war-torn African country in economic and political...
L’Atelier debuts artistic safety mesh on building during renovation
Call it a triumph for the eye. A renovation of L’Atelier at 446 Broadway between Grand and Howard streets in Soho has passersby doing a double take as the safety...
Mike Bloomberg referred to trans women as 'it' and 'some guy in a dress'
A newly unearthed video shows 2020 presidential hopeful Mike Bloomberg referring to transgender women for a second time as “some guy in a dress.” After a new campaign ad touted...
American Media sells other mags amid National Enquirer deal limbo
With its $100 million deal to sell the National Enquirer still in limbo after 10 months, American Media is going elsewhere to grab cash. The owner of gossip mags like...
Kyrie Irving status not only big obstacle to Nets' playoff chances
The Nets are coming out of the All-Star break with a daunting road slate, and without their star player, Kyrie Irving. If they’re going to reach the playoffs, they’re going...
The moral crisis of Skid Row, LA's most notorious neighborhood
They call Los Angeles the City of Angels, but it seems that even here, within the five-by-10-block area of Skid Row, the city contains an entire cosmology — angels and...
New York's plastic bag ban will have a lenient start
Most plastic bags will be verboten in New York after March 1 — but enforcement of the ban will not be immediate amid complaints of a paper bag shortage. The...
Texas man drives to beer garden with 'mangled corpse' of pedestrian he hit, cops say
Debris, including car and body parts, lined the road from the scene of the crash to where the car stopped, the affidavit said.
Bernie Sanders campaign to seek recount of Iowa caucuses
Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign plans to ask the Iowa Democratic Party for a recount of the chaotic Iowa caucuses, which melted down earlier this month when a faulty app used...
How Astros' cheating ended up costing Tim Tebow
PORT ST. LUCIE — Tim Tebow is wearing No. 85 in camp because his jersey of choice, No. 15, is off limits. Carlos Beltran reclaimed No. 15 upon arriving as...
The ultimate VSCO Girl shopping list
Brighten your winter wardrobe with fashion's latest sartorial craze: the VSCO (pronounced "visco") girl aesthetic. Named after the photo app that gives your smartphone pics a dreamy '90s-inspired vibe, the...
Rod Blagojevich officially a free man
After spending nearly eight years in federal prison after his conviction on corruption charges, Rod Blagojevich strolled out of prison a free man Tuesday night. The former Illinois governor had...
Why this Yankees star hasn't been in limelight yet
TAMPA — Luis Severino hasn’t thrown live batting practice yet, and on Tuesday manager Aaron Boone said the Yankees are taking it lightly with the right-hander who appeared in three...
Rob Manfred’s report on Astros just became more powerful
Rob Manfred offered aloud words that were already in his report released last month about the Astros cheating scandal. In the report, the commissioner wrote: “The Astros continued to both...
Ex-con accused of slitting tourist's throat known as local 'neck slasher'
The ex-con accused of slitting a French tourist’s throat in a random attack in Harlem is a neighborhood “neck slasher” who’s ducked justice at least twice — infuriating one of...
Mets veteran: We won't ever cheat like the Astros did
PORT ST. LUCIE — The Astros’ cheating scandal comes down to integrity. You have it or you don’t. The Astros have cheated baseball and their fellow players, and that will...
Library patrons help subdue suspect after guard fatally stabbed
Patrons at a Rockland County library helped detain a suspect Tuesday who stabbed a female security guard to death in a vicious attack, reports said. The suspect approached the victim,...
The party that is holding up Knicks naming new president
Leon Rose may learn to hate the Miami Heat once he transforms from superagent to Knicks president, but not for this one last weekend. One of the holdups to officially...
Suspect busted for raping Queens masseuse at spa
The suspected sex fiend who allegedly raped and robbed a Queens masseuse was arrested Tuesday and charged in the attack, police said. Luchiano Crooks, 26, was picked up at a...
Uncle of Tessa Majors murder suspect told cops not to let nephew drink anything
The uncle of a teenager charged in the death of Barnard College freshman Tessa Majors barked at cops "don't get him f--king nothing" when the boy said he was thirsty...
Barr has done nothing to justify left's full-blown panic over his tenure
Can the republic survive William Barr? The question has seized the media and center-left, which have worked themselves into a full-blown panic over an attorney general who is, inarguably, a...
Aaron Judge closes chapter of Astros madness like only he can
TAMPA — Turns out Aaron Judge can be one heck of a closer, too. For about 18 minutes Tuesday afternoon at George M. Steinbrenner Field, the Yankees slugger, addressing the...
Judges' suck-up to the NIMBY mob puts even existing NYC buildings at risk
Upper West Side mob rule scuttled a 52-story condo tower — not one in the planning or wish-list stages, but one nearly finished. State Supreme Court Judge W. Franc Perry...
Is this 'subway social club' every New Yorkers' worst nightmare?
The Subway Social Club is on an unthinkable quest: to make sane New Yorkers talk to complete strangers during their commutes.
'Seberg' movie review: Bland film doesn't do its namesake justice
The intriguing story behind "Seberg" and the always-interesting Kristen Stewart promised greatness. But this biopic squanders both; it's a bland period piece with an irritating lack of focus. Jean Seberg,...
Look to the Garden State, New York, if you want to do bail reform right
As stories pile up of repeat offenders released hours after arrest, Americans might be wondering what possessed Empire State leaders to adopt such a misguided policy. The intentions were noble....
South Bend residents are warning America about 'Mayor Pete'
When residents of this city's impoverished West Side reflect on Pete Buttigieg's two terms as mayor, a few things come to mind.
Subway riders deserve better than Blas' terrorist-backing MTA pick
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s latest pick for the MTA board, Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez, is a head-scratcher — to say the least. For starters, she lacks critical transit expertise and, as the...
Pray that the Boy Scouts' bankruptcy winds up saving this venerable youth group
If the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy filing Tuesday proves to be a lifeline, it would be great news for the nation. The group sought protection from hundreds of sex-abuse...
With squeegee men back, NYC's bad old days can't be far behind
Mayor Bill de Blasio was vague about what was at risk when he called on New Yorkers this month to “save our city.” Yet The Post’s report Monday on the...
Country legend Charlie Daniels 'extremely pleased' with Bernie Kerik pardon
Country legend Charlie Daniels is "extremely pleased" with President Trump's pardoning of former NYPD Commissioner Bernie Kerik, he said Tuesday. The “Devil Went Down to Georgia” crooner was one of...
Billie Eilish cries, confesses she feels 'very hated' at BRIT Awards
Social media comments are ruining her life.
Kyrie Irving's season may be ending in Nets disaster
The shoulder injury that cost Kyrie Irving two months has flared up again, potentially putting the rest of his season in question. Irving wasn’t with the Nets for their first...
Illinois GOP leader blasts Rod Blagojevich commutation
The leader of Illinois' House Republicans blasted the commutation of former governor Rod Blagojevich's corruption sentence by President Trump on Tuesday. "This action distracts and also dilutes what I think...
Bernie Kerik details the Trump pardon phone call that changed his life
Former NYPD Commissioner Bernie Kerik revealed to The Post on Tuesday how he first learned that President Trump was issuing him a pardon for his felony conviction. Kerik, 64, said...
Jane Austen screen adaptations over the years — even with zombies
Given the sheer volume of Jane Austen-inspired movies and TV series over the years, it can be startling to remember that the early 19th-century British scribe only wrote six major...
NYPD hiring team of psychologists to combat spike in cop suicides
The NYPD is forming a new team of psychologists to combat mental-health issues among its ranks — following a spate of cop suicides last year. The department announced Tuesday it...
Prospect Park tower shadows would have 'significant' impact on Botanic Gardens, Parks Dept. says
A pair of 39-story apartment towers proposed for the Prospect Park area could spell doom for the flowers at the nearby Brooklyn Botanic Garden thanks to their massive shadows, a...
Sssexy time: Snake orgy forces park closure in Florida
Snakes may be cold-blooded but it doesn't mean they don't like getting hot and heavy. The city of Lakeland, Florida was forced to close off a section of parkland to...
Rob Manfred apologizes for 'disrespectful' trophy comment as his nightmare continues
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred apologized Tuesday after he called the World Series trophy "a piece of metal," as part of his defense for not stripping the Houston Astros of their...
Big-time Yankees fan LeBron James goes off on cheating scandal
Baseball stars aren't the only ones fuming about the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal. "Listen I know I don’t play baseball but I am in Sports and I know if someone...
8-year-old boy's reaction to getting adopted will melt your heart
It's all about love for one special boy. Nike Garza, who spent half his life in foster care, has finally found his forever family — and enjoyed a huge celebration...
Italian town is so desperate for residents, it will pay their rent
The idyllic village of Teora lies at the base of Mount Cresta del Gallo in southern Italy, a short driving distance to the pastel-colored fishing villages of the Amalfi coast...
Cuomo shifting worker salaries offline amid budget crunch
In the face of a projected $6 billion deficit, Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to shift millions of dollars in salaries from the government payroll to the capital budget -- thus...
Greg Olsen puts off TV career to sign with another NFL team
Greg Olsen's TV career is back on hold. The former Carolina Panthers tight end is signing a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks for a reported $7 million, including $5.5...
'Emma.' movie review: Anya Taylor-Joy is an Austen heroine to remember
All Jane Austen’s heroines are clever, but Anya Taylor-Joy brings an unusually sharp edge to her rendition of Emma Woodhouse in "Emma." Maybe it’s the lingering influence of Taylor-Joy's sociopathic...
'Year of the Rabbit' completes Matt Berry's TV hat trick
English actor/comedian Matt Berry adds a third current series to his American TV resume with "Year of the Rabbit," premiering Wednesday (10:30 p.m.) on IFC and already renewed for a...
Chirlane McCray launches city-funded ThriveNYC podcast
Her son, recent college graduate Dante de Blasio, was her first guest for the 30-minute show, "Thrive with Chirlane McCray."
Coney Island boardwalk shop owner faces eviction after saving area from luxury condos
A popular Coney Island T-shirt peddler who helped save the neighborhood’s fabled boardwalk from luxury condos a decade ago was facing eviction Tuesday after refusing a massive rent hike --...
The Astros' clubhouse is in shambles
The Astros locker room appears messier than those infamous trash cans. "It's a (expletive) mess," an unnamed player told MLB Network of the clubhouse on Tuesday, as the team remains...
De Blasio to eliminate Trump-run skating rink in northern Central Park
The de Blasio administration is planning to eliminate one of two ice skating rinks run by the Trump Organization in the northern part of Central Park, despite strong public opposition....
Pompeo rips group of Democrats for meeting with Iranian foreign minister
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo ripped a group of democrats Tuesday for privately meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif during a weekend conference in Germany. Pompeo told reporters during...
Dozens of new women accuse fashion exec Peter Nygard of sexual abuse
"We have received information from over 100 witnesses, including dozens of victims, who have come forward with additional evidence relating to alleged rape and sexual abuse," lawyers for the plaintiffs...
Trump’s impressive Latino support and other commentary
Liberal: Trump’s Impressive Latino Support “Donald Trump has done almost everything he can to anger Latino voters,” Kristian Ramos opines at The Atlantic — yet the president’s support among Latinos...
Ruth Bader Ginsburg rocks sparkly heels, wins Martha Stewart's approval
That's what we call supreme style.
Trump claims to know identity of 'Anonymous' author of White House tell-all
President Trump claimed on Tuesday to know the identity of the anonymous White House insider who penned a blistering tell-all about the administration — but refused to divulge the name....
Ja'net DuBois, star of 'Good Times,' dead at 74
She also sang "Movin' on Up," the theme song for "The Jeffersons."
FIT apologizes for 'clearly racist' alumni fashion show
The Fashion Institute of Technology apologized Tuesday for its “racist” alumni fashion show that had models strutting the runway in giant prosthetic ears and lips and bushy eyebrows. FIT president...
Trump accuses Bloomberg of trying to illegally buy Democratic nomination
President Donald Trump accused Mike Bloomberg in a tweet Tuesday of spending so much cash to get the Democratic nomination that he's breaking the law. "What Mini Mike is doing...
Ex-con granny, freed thanks to Kim Kardashian, helped with Trump's pardons
Alice Johnson, 64, of Tennessee had served 21 years behind bars on a first-time non-violent drug offense before Kardashian successfully lobbied Trump and his senior adviser and son-in-law, Jared Kushner,...
Diamond Princess cruise evacuee livestreams coronavirus quarantine
A Diamond Princess cruise evacuee now being quarantined as one of the "high-risk" patients in Nebraska has been live-streaming her lockdown. Jeri Seratti-Goldman of Santa Clarita, Calif., has been holed...
Brooks Koepka unloads on Patrick Reed in comparison to cheating Astros
The Astros aren't the only ones getting called out by their competition for cheating. Patrick Reed was accused of doing the same in December after he moved sand with his...
Yankees veteran growing 'sick' of Astros cheating chatter
TAMPA -- With the feeling the Astros have received more than enough heat in the last month-plus, Brett Gardner went with his off-speed stuff on Tuesday. The longest-serving Yankee, in...
Fumes from graffiti-covered trains send subway workers to hospital
A pair of transit workers wound up in the hospital last Friday after inhaling fumes from subway trains vandalized by graffiti artists, according to an internal report obtained by The...
Giannis Antetokounmpo gives the slightest of Lakers free-agency hints
Giannis Antetokounmpo is the Milwaukee Bucks' biggest star since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. However, the reigning MVP's most recent comments regarding his future will trigger fear he could follow the Hall of...
Martin Scorsese working on Western with Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro
Martin Scorsese may have retired from gangster films, but he's not riding into the sunset just yet. After months of anticipation, the "Irishman" director announced that his latest film, "Killers...
NYPD Special Victims Division still doesn't have its act together, advocates say
The NYPD dragged its feet in making changes to its embattled Special Victims Division in the wake of a highly critical report released by the city’s main government watchdog agency...
We taste-tested the Impossible Burger of corned beef
Soy vey! NYC's meatless meat trend — initiated by plant-based patties such as the Beyond Burger and the Impossible Burger — is invading the city's most sacred institutions: old-school delis....
Ryan Newman awake and talking after horrifying Daytona 500 crash
Ryan Newman is "awake" and talking to loved ones after being hospitalized as a result of a horrifying crash Monday night at the Daytona 500. The NASCAR driver's team Roush...
Woman was fired for reporting worst co-worker ever: lawsuit
A Big Apple sanitation contractor allegedly fired their only female driver for complaining about a co-worker who once worked an entire shift with his shirt off, talked about his penis...
Aaron Judge can't put Astros cheating behind him: 'Bad taste in your mouth'
TAMPA — Aaron Judge’s words on the Astros’ sign-stealing scheme didn’t peel the paint off the large tent at the Yankees’ spring training home on Tuesday when he met the...
6-year-old girl who vanished was strangled to death by neighbor
South Carolina authorities say 6-year-old Faye Marie Swetlik was strangled to death by a neighbor hours after she vanished from her front yard last week. An autopsy report found that...
Friend of slain stuntwoman skeptical of ex's story
A friend of Hollywood stuntwoman Cheryl Sanders and her husband -- who were shot dead by her ex in Ohio over the weekend -- said he’s not buying the explanation...
Elon Musk calls conversations with Bill Gates 'underwhelming'
Bill Gates bought an electric Porsche instead of a Tesla— drawing shade from Elon Musk. “My conversations with Gates have been underwhelming tbh,” Musk tweeted late Monday, using the online...
Brute cold-cocks man on Upper West Side
A brute cold-cocked and viciously assaulted a 55-year-old man while walking on the Upper West Side, cops said Tuesday. The violent encounter unfolded just before 2:45 p.m. on Feb. 5...
Bloomberg's plan to tax stock trading draws yawn on Wall Street
Michael Bloomberg just proposed a tax on all financial transactions -- and Wall Street is yawning. The former New York mayor said he would work with Congress to impose a...
Gerrit Cole avoids Yankees awkwardness as Astros accusations spread
TAMPA -- Gerrit Cole met Gleyber Torres for the first time Monday, which was the same day the Yankees shortstop strongly accused last year’s Astros, which Cole helped pitch to...
People like taste of insect 'butter' in their waffles, study finds
This is not the future we were promised. A new study suggests that the future of butter might be insects. The results show that butter made from insect fat might...
If Democrats want paid leave, they should compromise with President Trump
For the fourth year in a row, President Trump called for paid family leave in his State of the Union address, a remarkable trend given past GOP silence on the...
Will Nevada become another Iowa caucus debacle?
Democratic campaigns and party activists in Nevada are expressing concern over the possibility of another caucus meltdown similar to what occurred in Iowa, according to multiple reports. As early voting...
Listen to Episode 18 of 'Big Apple Buckets': Best NBA All-Star Weekend Ever?
What an iconic NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago. From the Slam Dunk Contest to the 3-Point Shootout to the Skills Contest to the All-Star Game, the events were sensational and...
Petting zoo owner faces cruelty charges over 30 dead pigs found in NJ
The owner of a New Jersey petting zoo has been indicted on animal cruelty charges after dozens of pigs were found dead, while other animals had injuries and diseases, according...
Michael Kay's post-Mike Francesa ratings win shows uphill battle WFAN faces
The dominant players in the basically post-Mike Francesa New York sports radio world are shows with range. The franchises now on ESPN New York and WFAN are personality-driven. ESPN’s “The...
Inside Bloomberg's debate prep — including awful impressions of Bernie Sanders
The cast includes top political aide Howard Wolfson in the role of Bloomberg's presumptive top rival, Bernie Sanders — though Wolfson freely admits that his impression of the Vermont senator...
Go fish! Man catches 'dinner' in flooded road
Flash floods? More like fish floods. As the state of Mississippi faces extreme wet weather, watch as a man runs right into the middle of a flooded road in Jackson...
Most Americans admit they're not comfortable in their own skin
A survey of 2,000 Americans examined the emotions and attributes that make people feel self-conscious about their appearance — and revealed 59 percent aren't comfortable in their skin. The survey...
Deli worker shot dead while making sandwich in the Bronx: cops
The 20-year-old worker was shot in the torso just after 11:30 a.m. inside Deli & Grocery at 3700 White Plains Road in Williamsbridge, according to the NYPD. He was rushed...
Rangers start deadline moves with trade for Hurricanes forward
In their first move ahead of next week’s 2020 NHL trade deadline, the Rangers acquired forward Julien Gauthier from the Hurricanes in exchange for defenseman Joey Keane, the team announced...
Robert Durst murder trial set to begin in Los Angeles
Durst -- estimated to be worth $100 million as the son of Manhattan real-estate titan Seymour Durst -- has been behind bars awaiting trial since his arrest in the case...
Queens student suspended for pricking classmates with needle
A Queens middle school student was suspended after pricking her classmates with a needle, officials said Tuesday. The 12-year-old reportedly grabbed a lancet used to check the insulin levels of...
Supercomputer to scan 'entire sky' for signs of aliens
Scientists are ramping up their efforts in the search for signs of alien life. Experts at the SETI Institute, an organization dedicated to tracking extraterrestrial intelligence, are developing state-of-the-art techniques...
Mets' first spring injury comes in hotel room accident
PORT ST. LUCIE — And this little piggy went wee, wee, wee, all the way to the X-ray machine. Seth Lugo became the first Mets player this spring sidelined by...
Girl's murder fuels outrage about 'femicide' in Mexico
The Mexico City prosecutor’s office confirmed Monday that a body discovered in a rural area on the southern outskirts of the city over the weekend belonged to the girl, who...
Screwy decimal system: Porn video shot in library sparks outrage among bookworms
A woman performed sex acts with a man inside a California public library for a porn video – and outraged residents want authorities to throw the book at those involved,...
The venison is so fresh at this supermarket that it literally runs through the store
An insane video posted to Facebook shows a deer prancing through the aisles of an Indiana Kroger as shocked shoppers looked on in disbelief.
Doc refused to remove breast implants to avoid ruining my 'Sports Illustrated body'
A Big Apple-based personal trainer says a doctor refused to remove the breast implants she was convinced were making her sick -- because he didn't want to ruin her "Sports...
Top candidate 'can taste' Knicks job as Jay Wright hope fizzles
Villanova coach Jay Wright has no interest in the Knicks, as The Post reported Monday, but Tom Thibodeau very much would like to coach at the Garden, according to a...
Carrie Underwood's son thinks her only job is to 'wash the laundry'
Leave it to a 4-year-old to be totally unimpressed by a Grammy-winning career.
Prince Andrew's family reportedly struggles to find attendees for his 60th bash
Prince Andrew's family is scrambling to send last-minute invites to his 60th birthday on Wednesday -- because he is being "shunned" by so many former friends, according to a report....
'So strong': Emotional father hears late son's heart beating inside transplant recipient
This father received the most emotional surprise when he was able to hear his late son's heartbeat again. In a tear-jerking video, watch as Jordan Spahn of Brenham, Texas —...
College basketball handshakes erupt into fight
https://youtu.be/LobLVES8zgI Handshakes led to punches. A series of brief skirmishes broke out between Jackson State and Prairie View A&M when the SWAC rivals met in Monday's post-game handshake line. After...
MLS coach resigns amid racial slur probe
CINCINNATI — FC Cincinnati coach Ron Jans resigned amid an investigation by Major League Soccer of his use of a racial slur in the locker room. Jans resigned late Monday,...
Blaz bills NYC taxpayers for Red Sox tickets during failed 2020 bid
New York City taxpayers picked up the tab for Mayor Bill de Blasio's security detail to tag along with him to watch his beloved Boston Red Sox play 2,500 miles...
Trump commutes Blago sentence, pardons ex-NYPD boss
President Trump on Tuesday said he pardoned former NYPD Commissioner Bernie Kerik and commuted the sentence of Rod Blagojevich, the former Illinois governor who was convicted of trying to sell...
Conflicted Ben Affleck pressing Tom Brady on his Patriots future
Not even Patriots diehard Ben Affleck is privy to pal Tom Brady's free agency plans.
Disney planning 'Planet of the Apes' reboot and fans aren't thrilled
Fans say it's too much too soon.
‘Bachelor’ 2020 power rankings: Breaking down Peter's inexplicable decision
"The Bachelor" is in no way grounded in reality, and it's best enjoyed when it's not taken too seriously. When you think about it too hard, it's a silly concept...
Kids in Shanghai won't be returning to school amid coronavirus outbreak
SHANGHAI/BEIJING - The Shanghai government has said that students will not return to schools now and the semester will start via online learning amid China’s coronavirus outbreak. Online education for...
Jars of preserved human tongues found in Florida home
Police in Florida are investigating the gruesome discovery of jars of human tongues in a home’s crawlspace, according to a report. The preserved organs were found during an inspection of...
Watch as patient plays violin in the middle of brain surgery
A UK-based musician proved that classical music stimulates the mind in more ways than one after playing the violin in the middle of a brain tumor operation, as seen in...
YouTuber fakes Bali vacation with pictures at Ikea
Don’t believe everything you see on the internet. A popular social media user decided to see if she could fake a vacation to Bali. Instead of going to the popular...
Walmart earnings disappoint after slower holiday season
Walmart reported disappointing earnings and issued a lackluster profit forecast Tuesday following a holiday sales slump. Both online and in-store sales saw weaker-than-expected gains in the quarter ending Jan. 31,...
Corey Johnson says schools should provide halal, kosher meals
"There are a lot of children who otherwise can’t get food that works for them and their families."
Blind man lost in freezing woods for 33 hours found by police drone
Richard Doty, 62, found himself trapped in the woods near his home in Enfield after he became "disoriented due to medical conditions," Enfield police said on Facebook.
Jared Goff puts ugly season behind him during vacation with model girlfriend
Jared Goff's offseason program includes quality time with model girlfriend Christen Harper.
Disgusting plane bathroom sign tells fliers to wash hands with bottled water
A passenger on a three-hour Ryanair flight from Stansted, United Kingdom, to Alicante, Spain, filmed a filthy lavatory without running water. A sign on the bathroom floor read: "Please use...
Soothe offer $20 off massage bookings during winter sale
If you've been in the mood for a relaxing massage, then Soothe is the service you need check out. One-time massages start at $182, with the choice of a 60-minute,...
'Rent' star Rosario Dawson comes out as part of the LGBTQ community
She elaborated on a vague statement fans have been wondering about for a while.
UN chief warns coronavirus poses 'enormous' risks worldwide
The UN secretary-general warned Tuesday that the deadly coronavirus poses "enormous" risks for the world -- and he most fears that it will spread to African nations that aren't equipped...
Stanley Cup champ 'on road to recovery' after cardiac episode
Five days after collapsing on the bench and suffering a cardiac episode, Blues defenseman Jay Bouwmeester returned home to St. Louis on Sunday night and said he is "on the...
Radar captures swarm of migrating birds over Florida Keys
A weather radar in the Florida Keys has captured an image of Hitchcockian proportions – a huge swarm of migrating birds from South America.
Roger Stone sentencing set for Thursday despite Trump's objections
Stone, 67, will learn his fate on Thursday despite his calls for a new trial, Judge Amy Berman Jackson has ruled, according to MSNBC.
Why 'ice volcanoes' are erupting on Lake Michigan
Lake Michigan is popping-off.
A history of the legendary Loch Ness Monster
There's no reason to think that the Loch Ness Monster – colloquially known as "Nessie" – exists. However, the legendary dinosaur-like creature makes headlines every year. One of Scotland's oldest...
'Gun Girl' heckled over poop rumor: 'Where’s your diaper?'
Kaitlin Bennett did not receive a warm welcome at Ohio University. Huge crowds in Athens, Ohio, rallied to protest the gun rights activist's presence on campus, including chanting "Where's your...
Drew Brees' retirement decision dramatically impacts free agency
Drew Brees will be back for at least one more year, but he may be looking at some new faces in the Saints quarterback room. After 18 seasons in the...
Cops search for Georgia college student missing since Valentine's Day
A 23-year-old Georgia college student vanished on Valentine’s Day -- and hasn’t been in touch with concerned family and friends since, according to police and local reports. Anitra Gunn, a...
Diver captures photos of world's only known pink manta ray
Stunning images of what may be the world's only pink manta ray have been revealed. Photographer Kristian Laine snapped the ultra-rare creature during a dive in Australia's Great Barrier Reef....
Korn teaming up with Faith No More for summer tour
Korn and Faith No More are teaming up for a 26-date joint tour. After kicking off at the Pepsi Center in Denver on August 7th, the bands will hit several...
Accused CIA leaker Joshua Schulte files for a mistrial
Lawyers for accused CIA leaker Joshua Schulte asked for a mistrial in his case Tuesday morning, claiming prosecutors withheld evidence that could exonerate the former computer engineer, court filings show....
The first hint of garbage-can hell awaiting Astros this season
One bang on the trash can for a curveball, two for a changeup, 11 for ... shame? A fan arrived at the Astros' spring training complex Monday to deliver a...
Gyms in China livestream routines as coronavirus keeps clients away
Chinese gyms are being forced to livestream their workouts as fears of the coronavirus have left them largely deserted, owners said. The online routines have become popular in recent weeks...
Watch the heart-stopping moment a mudslide destroyed this home
A mudslide in Tennessee’s Hardin County caused two homes to fall into the Tennessee River. Dramatic video captured the moment of the collapse of the first house, which luckily was...
Joe Burrow told by former No. 1 pick: 'Pull an Eli Manning' on Bengals
Steve Bartkowski has a clear message for the Burrow family: Steer clear of Cincinnati at all costs. "[The Bengals are] not the best organization," Bartkowski said after meeting Joe Burrow...
Trump gives 49ers a Super Bowl consolation prize as he pardons former owner
President Trump granted clemency to former San Francisco 49ers owner Edward DeBartolo Jr. for his conviction more than two decades ago in a gambling fraud scandal, the White House announced...
Cardi B gives Luka Doncic a Twitter shoutout after NBA All-Star Game
Luka Doncic has a fan in Cardi B. Speaking Sunday with reporters, the Mavericks point guard said he was checking out celebrity row during the NBA All-Star Game in Chicago,...
Scientists program locusts to sniff out bombs, explosives
Could cyborg locusts be the bomb-sniffing dogs of the future? Scientists who received funding from the US Navy revealed last week that they were able to program the bugs to...
Disney World's Cinderella Castle is getting a major facelift
The Cinderella Castle at Disney World is taking a leaf from its movie namesake and receiving a major makeover. "Our park’s iconic, awe-inspiring centerpiece — Cinderella Castle — is about...
Ashraf Ghani wins Afghan presidential election five months after vote
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has won re-election, according to long-delayed results of five months that make those in the Iowa caucuses seem lightning-fast. On Sept. 28, polls were held to...
How coronavirus patients live inside a sports center-turned-hospital in Wuhan
Chinese coronavirus patients have been resting and others exercising at a sports center-turned-temporary hospital in the epicenter city of Wuhan.
Bloomberg program reportedly put lawyers in AG offices to advance climate change agenda
Michael Bloomberg's nonprofit organization funded a program that places private lawyers in the offices of state attorneys general to advance the billionaire media titan's environmental agenda, according to a report...
Braves All-Star: Cheating Astros players 'need a beating'
Nick Markakis wants the Astros to experience more than just chin music this season. "I feel like every single guy over there needs a beating," the Braves outfielder said Tuesday...
Could hackers turn satellites into weapons?
Hackers could shut down satellites and potentially turn them into weapons, an expert warns. According to William Akoto, a scholar who studies cyber conflict, hackers taking control of the satellites...
How one Chinese city is fighting the spread of coronavirus
A Chinese city has added firepower in its fight against the coronavirus – deploying a pair of remote-controlled mini-tanks on spraying mission
Private jet services booming as wealthy travelers fear coronavirus
Wealthy travelers are clamoring to fly private jets amid the rapid spread of the highly contagious coronavirus, according to a report. Private jet operators have seen a recent boom in...
Woman taken from coronavirus cruise didn't know other evacuees were infected
"I didn't hear a single word about that until I literally heard it on the news when we landed," said social worker Sara Arana.
Supreme Oreos have some seeing red
As usual, Supreme knows how to get your attention.
This company will print your face on a mask so you can unlock your phone
The coronavirus is a real concern right now, especially if you happen to live in a heavily-populated area and worry about potential infections. The new virus has the same symptoms...
Sportsbooks try capitalizing on players' Astros anger with plunking odds
Sportsbooks are predicting a lot of retaliation against Astros batters this season. In the wake of the Astros sign-stealing scandal, bookmakers such as William Hill are taking bets on the...
Doing hard time: Dad stuck with permanent erection after surgery
“I can’t bear anything to touch it," said James Scott. "I can’t even wear clothes. It’s a nightmare.”
Grab one of these Singer sewing machine deals for as low as $60
Knowing how to sew isn’t some useless home economics skill you learned in middle school. It’s the first step to mending or upcycling your own clothes, exploring your own creativity,...
Bloomberg in 2011: Black and Latino men 'don't know how to behave in the workplace'
Democratic presidential hopeful Michael Bloomberg once claimed that black and Latino men "don't know how to behave" at work as he promoted a multimillion-dollar initiative to help minorities gain employment...
88 more coronavirus cases found on quarantined cruise
"Something went awry" when passengers were quarantined, admitted a rep for the National Institutes of Health.
Ex-WeWork CEO Adam Neumann wants $37.5M for Gramercy duplex
WeWork co-founder Adam Neumann has officially put his lavish home in Manhattan’s posh Gramercy neighborhood on the market, asking $37.5 million. Murmurings that Mr. Neumann planned to sell the remodeled...
Miguel Andujar ready to do whatever it takes for Yankees playing time
TAMPA — Miguel Andujar is ready to rove. The third-year Yankees player, who missed nearly all of 2019 due to a torn labrum in his right shoulder that required corrective...
The 'Roots' of all evil: Man accused of kidnapping woman, forcing her to watch miniseries
Robert Lee Noye allegedly told the woman she had to watch the iconic miniseries "or he would kill her and spread her body parts across Interstate 380."
Tom Brady sends message to 'haters' during Gisele Bündchen workout
Hi, haters, Tom Brady sees you. The Patriots quarterback -- expected to become a free agent next month for the first time in his 20-year career -- posted a few...
Kerry Washington heating up Hulu with 'Little Fires Everywhere'
Co-starring Reese Witherspoon, 'Fires' grapples with issues of class, race, immigration and sexuality.
Ex-con accused of slashing French tourist's throat held without bail
The ex-con who allegedly slashed a French tourist’s throat during a random Valentine's Day attack in Harlem was ordered held without bail on attempted murder charges early Tuesday. Khalief Young,...
Trump tweets about 'suing everyone' over Roger Stone, Mueller probe
President Trump took to Twitter to blast the lawyers who prosecuted his longtime confidant Roger Stone and the origins of the Mueller probe.
Court orders Tesla to stop chopping down trees at factory site
A German court ordered Tesla this week to stop chopping down trees on a plot of land where the company plans to build its next factory. The Higher Administrative Court...
How terrifying Daytona 500 crash unfolded through drivers' eyes
The two men who were most closely involved with the terrifying Daytona 500 crash that ended with Ryan Newman being rushed to the hospital explained how things unfolded from their...
Cops search for man who robbed, raped masseuse in Queens
A man raped and robbed a massage parlor worker in Queens, according to police, who released surveillance footage of the suspect on Tuesday. The unidentified man walked into a spa...
SpaceX will officially be sending humans into space
Well, it all comes down to this. NASA has given SpaceX the thumbs up to become the first company in its Commercial Crew program to send humans into space. The...
World Series champ not invited to reunion over 'unacceptable' tweets
Aubrey Huff played a huge role on the 2010 San Francisco Giants team that won the World Series, but his controversial social media activity will keep him from being a...
Chanel scraps Beijing fashion show over coronavirus fears
Fashion houses Chanel and Prada have scrapped plans for upcoming fashion shows in Asia because of the coronavirus outbreak, which is crimping spending on luxury goods. French designer Chanel on...
'SNL' fixture to host White House Correspondents' Dinner
What up with WHCA?
Corey Johnson admits public 'anger' over NYC's $1B mental health program
"People are saying, 'If you’re spending that amount of money on mental illness in New York City why isn’t it going to those people'" Johnson said.
3 corpses found in California cemetery
Investigators are looking into whether the deaths could be tied to two fatal shootings at a nearby park.
Sanders and Bloomberg lead new Virginia poll
A new poll shows Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg tied for for first place in Virginia -- a race where only one in four voters...
Hamburglars stage armed robbery by crawling into McDonald's drive-thru window
A pair of real-life Hamburglars crept into the drive-thru window of a Queens McDonald's and robbed the place at gunpoint, authorities said. The two crooks slipped inside the fast food...
Aaron Judge's spring training is not off to an ideal start
TAMPA — After using the injured list a whopping 39 times last season, the Yankees altered their strength and conditioning program during the winter hoping to avoid a repeat. Yet,...
Chihuahua and pigeon, two roommates at pet shelter, are touching the hearts of millions
Lundy, an 8-week-old chihuahua who can’t walk, and his pal Herman, a pigeon who can’t fly, have been snuggling together at The Mia Foundation, a nonprofit shelter catering to animals...
HSBC cutting 35K jobs in massive restructuring
HSBC expects to shoulder about $6 billion in restructuring costs, largely this year and next.
'M*A*S*H' and 'Clue' actress dead at 72
She played Lt. Kellye Yamato on all 11 seasons.
Hospital accused of sending woman with bullet lodged in head home with 'Band-Aid'
"They put the Band-Aid on her head, gave her antibiotics and just sent her home."
Hospital director at center of coronavirus outbreak confirmed dead
The confirmation followed conflicting reports about Liu Zhiming, as doctors were still attempting to save his life.
Mesmerizing sand art will take your breath away
Wow. This amazingly talented artist, from the island of Gorée in Senegal, crafts designs out of sand. Watch as he layers different colors of sand on top of one another,...
Bloomberg qualifies for upcoming Las Vegas Democratic debate
The billionaire is excited about "making the case for why he's the best candidate to defeat Donald Trump and unite the country," said a campaign rep.
See it: Robber armed with rifle hits Manhattan smoke shop
Two robbers — one armed with a black rifle — held up a Manhattan smoke shop on Monday and made off with $3,500, police said. The suspects walked into the...
Scouts' dishonor: BSA files for bankruptcy as sex abuse claims pile up
The Boy Scouts of America filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday in an effort to keep operating while thousands of claims of sexual abuse by former members against the...
Return of squeegee men a sign of the decline of de Blasio's New York
What goes around, comes around — including that venerable symbol of pre-Giuliani municipal disorder, the squeegee man. So what’s next, trashed autos in West Side Highway pull-off alcoves, no wheels,...
Quality of life summonses in NYC dropped by half since 2017 reforms, report says
No wonder there’s squeegee men and graffiti everywhere. Summonses for quality of life infractions like public urinating, littering and open containers were cut nearly in half since they were decriminalized...
Man with "CRIME PAYS" tattoo arrested... again
He may have to go into retirement. For the second time since December, an Indiana man with the words “Crime Pays” tattooed on his forehead was arrested after leading cops...