November 15, 2017
How Zimbabwe's first lady provoked a military coup, then fled the country
Meet the woman whose insatiable appetite for power set in motion Zimbabwe’s ongoing military coup: first lady Grace Mugabe. The 52-year-old shopaholic, who has earned the nickname “Gucci Grace” thanks...
State, local officials knew NYC bike path was vulnerable terror spot
State and local officials had plenty of warning that the West Side bike path was vulnerable to a terror attack like the one that left eight people dead on Halloween,...
Why it's going to pay to be an investment banker this year
Big bonuses are back on Wall Street — but not for everybody. Investment bankers and wealth managers can expect 9- to 10-percent pay bumps this year, while most other financial...
This is the tax reform plan that would truly pay off
Let’s say Congress suddenly gets its act together and passes a tax reform plan that lowers the corporate tax rate to 25 percent. I know, I’m talking fantasy here —...
NFL ratings maintain their meager 2017 average
The TV audience for NFL games maintained an average of 14.9 million viewers through last week — down 5.7 percent from last season through Week 10. None of the NFL...
NFL's latest salvo in constantly-escalating Jerry Jones war
The Associated Press has obtained a letter sent by the NFL to Jerry Jones' attorney accusing the Cowboys owner of "conduct detrimental to the league's best interests" over his objection...
Magazines' 'shocking' covers show desperate attempt to stay relevant
Magazines, RIP. Time of death: 9:02 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. That’s the moment Paper magazine posted its latest cover, which stars rapper Nicki Minaj, half-naked and in triplicate, performing...
This Connecticut home comes with an Olympic-size luge track
There’s a house for sale in Ridgefield, Conn., that boasts five bedrooms, six bathrooms, plenty of play room for the kids — and, oh, an Olympic-sized luge track. “It’s the...
Rangers' winning streak ends abruptly as Lundqvist gets pulled
CHICAGO — The Rangers authored a six-minute horror show Wednesday night that bridged an intermission, a gruesome scene that struck at the heart of some dire reality concerning the natural...
Psychic pleads guilty to trying to rent apartment under false name
A Connecticut “psychic” tried to rent a luxury Soho pad using a fake name and an incompetently forged Florida ID. Janet Lee, 42, took a plea deal Wednesday in Manhattan...
City college enrollment hits new high
The city’s Department of Education announced its highest-ever rate of college enrollment for 2016, with 57 percent of students signed up for collegiate course work and vocational schools. That figure...
High-tech heels transform into flats with the push of a button
A start-up footwear maker is trying to steal the hearts of Manolo-loving New York fashionistas with a high-tech high heel that can be converted into a comfortable flat at the...
Giants' terrible season hits embarrassing new low
Giants fans are frantically attempting to unload their tickets to the remaining four home games. As of Wednesday afternoon, there were 8,095 tickets available for the Giants game Sunday versus...
Baltimore cop in 'grave condition' after being shot in the head
A homicide detective in Maryland was shot in the head while in a troubled area of the city's western district Wednesday night. The unidentified Baltimore police officer, an 18-year veteran...
Feds have troves of taped phone calls in NCAA corruption scandal
Prosecutors handling the corruption case of NCAA Division-I basketball coaches accused of bribery have collected hundreds of hours of secretly taped phone calls, it emerged on Wednesday. Manhattan federal prosecutor...
AT&T-Time Warner deal heading for big league legal battle
Randall Stephenson appears to be walking into a helluva legal brawl. The AT&T chief executive, barring a last-minute settlement, will likely be sued soon by President Trump’s Justice Department, which...
Little-known Nets guard shooting his way into key role
Joe Harris knows his role. And so far, he is playing it well. “My job is to come off of screens, to shoot the ball,” the Nets swingman said after...
Michigan a threat to end Wisconsin's unbeaten season
The North Star from Northcoast Sports Service joins The Post’s college and NFL bettor’s guides for 2017. Go to ncsports.com to view a sample of the Power Sweep newsletter. Michigan...
Military tweets out error-filled story about US nukes
You'd think the United States military would know better. Someone from the US Strategic Command — which is the command in charge of America's nukes — thought it would be...
Hardaway's and Porzingis' late heroics propel Knicks past Jazz
Tim Hardaway Jr. is fast becoming the Knicks’ reliable second option to Kristaps Porzingis, and Wednesday he was the first. For the third time in eight days at the Garden,...
New York Public library is getting a $300M makeover
The iconic New York Public Library in Midtown is getting a $300 million makeover — with plans for new entrances, plazas, bathrooms, elevators, a café and more public space for...
People with student loans in for a rude awakening
There’s a new student loan report out that says that more than 60 percent of graduates want their employers to repay their debt for them. The only surprise here is...
Kids who play video games are smarter: study
Kids who are good at video games tend to be more intelligent than those who just play outside, according to a new study. Researchers have discovered a link between young...
A's trade power hitter to Mariners
SEATTLE — The Athletics have traded power-hitting Ryon Healy to the Seattle Mariners for right-handed reliever Emilio Pagan and minor league shortstop Alexander Campos. The deal was announced Wednesday. The...
Knicks have three Joakim Noah options and no easy answers
Joakim Noah has gone from being banished by the NBA for taking a banned supplement to being banished by his own team. For the second straight game since returning from...
School asking for daily fee to pay for students' pens, pencils
A "cash strapped" school is asking parents to pay a little over $1-a-day to pay for basic equipment including pens, pencils and exercise books. The move is said to have...
6-year-old recalls horror of hiding under desk during California shooting
RANCHO TEHAMA RESERVE, Calif. — Six-year-old Aileen Favela says she didn't know what was happening when a boy yelled at her to "get down." She was in her classroom at...
Fruits and vegetables may soon grow on Mars
NASA and the European Space Agency already have countless proposed and tentative plans to further explore Mars and potentially even land humans on the planet within a couple of decades,...
What took Ben McAdoo so long to step up?
Ben McAdoo is now Dead Coach Fighting. Fighting to keep his dream job, against all odds. “It’s probably the greatest opportunity in my life, these next seven weeks,” McAdoo said...
Seton Hall wallops Indiana after making key strategy change
The message was obvious. The reasoning was simple. Angel Delgado took just three field-goal attempts in the first half Wednesday night, and Seton Hall failed to distance itself from Indiana....
Death threats, suicide headline another eventful day in FIFA trial
A disgraced former international soccer official was nearly jailed Wednesday when a cooperating witness accused the bigwig of twice staring him down while making a slicing motion across his neck...
Charles Manson reportedly clinging to life in California hospital
Charles Manson was rushed out of prison to a California hospital, where he’s clinging to life, according to reports Wednesday night. The 83-year-old Manson normally makes his home inside the...
Mets get some great news on Michael Conforto
Michael Conforto has received excellent medical updates from his surgeons and should be swinging a bat by late January, according to his representatives. Conforto, who had left shoulder surgery in...
Recently discovered da Vinci painting sells for record $450M at auction
A rare painting recently discovered to be an original Leonardo da Vinci was sold for a record-pulverizing $450 million in New York Wednesday night. “Salvator Mundi (Savior of the World),”...
A Giancarlo Stanton destination that should terrify 28 MLB teams
ORLANDO Fla. — I played a game with a few executives when it came to Giancarlo Stanton — forget about where he wants to go (since he has a no-trade...
IKEA glass tables are spontaneously exploding
IKEA customers are reporting freaky instances of the Swedish brand's glass tables spontaneously shattering — sometimes when no one is nearby. One Indiana woman said her son's 'Glasholm' glass-top desk...
Hipster parents are sending their tots to school in the wild
For 3-year-old Leela, going to preschool doesn’t involve learning the ABCs, practicing her counting or snack time. Instead, her typical school day involves tilling soil and planting bulbs. The Jackson...
Jay-Z protégé Mensa on beating drug addiction and depression
In 2015, the world appeared to be at Vic Mensa’s feet. The Chicago rapper rose steadily through the Windy City’s open-mike circuit before making waves with his 2013 mixtape “Innanetape.”...
Racism runs rampant at Long Island aero firm: suit
A Long Island company that assembles parts for military and luxury aircraft is a hotbed of racism, a mechanic there claims. The worker, Luis William Lentino-Rodriguez, says he’d worked less...
Ben McAdoo finally decided to shame some of his players
You did not give maximum effort. Is there anything more stinging for a player to hear said about him? “For me, it doesn’t get much worse than that,’’ linebacker Devon...
'The Brave' star leading the charge against Muslim stereotypes on TV
Military drama “The Brave,” which is having its fall finale Monday night on NBC, is hardly the only show of its kind — CBS’s “SEAL Team,” The CW’s “Valor,” and...
Rich kid charged with murder attended school while on bail
An affluent Los Angeles teen accused of murder will no longer attend school while on bail after outraged parents protested. School officials kicked Cameron Terrell off the Palos Verdes High...
If sitting all day is as bad as smoking, your employer could be in trouble
Hope you’re not sitting down for this one. Legal experts say that sitting all day at work is just as risky to your health as smoking, and that companies should...
How I voted in an extremely tough AL Cy Young race
ORLANDO -- Toughest call ever. Or it sure felt that way as I went over my American League Cy Young Award ballot upon the conclusion of the regular season. I’ve...
How David Hallberg beat the odds to dance again
What happens when you can no longer do what you love? Ballet’s David Hallberg found out three years ago, when a torn ligament and surgical complications sidelined him for 2¹/₂...
Gov. Cuomo’s latest plan to kill New York retail jobs
Gov. Cuomo’s obvious pursuit of his next job has led him to embrace politically popular, economically harmful ideas in his current one. The latest example is the presidential aspirant’s announcement...
Congress’ Shelly Silver-style sexual-harrassment coverup
Has former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver been secretly working for the US House of Representatives? Sure seems that way, given the bombshell disclosure that the House has shelled out over...
The Justice Department has a duty to consider a probe of the Uranium One sale
If crimes were committed to further Russia’s nuclear goals here, Americans need to know. And if Team Obama suspected that but still OK’d the Uranium One sale to a Russian...
Mom to sue city for letting teacher who slapped daughter back into school
A Bronx mom plans to sue the Department of Education for allowing a bad-apple teacher — who was twice disciplined for corporal punishment and inappropriate comments — back into the...
No, Trump’s not a populist – he’s a breed all by himself
You should never let your opponents define you, because they’re not looking to do you any favors. That’s why Republicans, especially those who voted for President Trump, should object to...
Scott Boras: Loaded Mets are too cheap to live in 'Playoffville'
ORLANDO, Fla. — If the Mets want to reside in “Playoffville,” they should rethink plans to reduce payroll, says a longtime sparring partner. Scott Boras seldom misses an opportunity at...
Durst flaunted super-rich family in NYPD interview
LOS ANGELES -- Killer millionaire Robert Durst showed "no emotion" while speaking to police about his wife's disappearance — but he did make sure to bring a magazine with him,...
Ivanka sides with women who claim sexual assault by Moore
While her father remains silent on Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore, first daughter Ivanka Trump made it clear Wednesday she’s on the side of his alleged victims. “There’s a special...
This is how you actually spell the name of Japan's Babe Ruth
Oh, so that's how he spells it. Before he becomes a full-fledged star with an MLB team to be determined, we need to clarify the spelling of Japan’s Babe Ruth:...
Man arrested after wife found dismembered in cooler
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Preliminary autopsy results confirm that dismembered human remains found inside a suburban Kansas City storage unit are those of a woman whose husband was staying in...
'Womb raider' gets 40 years to life in prison
The twisted Bronx murderer who cut the unborn child from her friend’s womb was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison Wednesday with the victim’s little girl, who miraculously...
Translating Derek Jeter's Marlins plan because he hasn't learned
ORLANDO, Fla. — Derek Jeter attended his first owners meeting Wednesday and admitted how “strange” he felt in the new environment. But then he did something very familiar from two...
Female jogger uses knife to fight off groper, then chases him
A woman who was jogging Friday in Utah turned the tables on a man who attempted to grope her after she pulled out a small knife and repeatedly stabbed the...
Mom dies cleaning up following son's fatal overdose
A Pennsylvania coroner believes that a 69-year-old woman who died earlier this month likely came into contact with a deadly substance while cleaning up her son’s drug paraphernalia. Theresa Plummer,...
Special ed teacher arrested for selling heroin at school
A Maryland special education teacher was busted for allegedly selling heroin at school, officials said. Monica Snee, 51, of Salisbury, was arrested Tuesday on charges that include distribution of both...
Hal Steinbrenner owns Girardi ouster: Cashman wasn't alone
ORLANDO, Fla. -- It turns out that Hal Steinbrenner is just as stealth as his general manager. To those -- including inside his organization -- who thought that the Yankees’...
Man in Union Square hit-and-run has died
A Brooklyn man who was struck by a hit-and-run SUV in Union Square has died -- and police are still hunting for the driver who crashed into him while making...
Fifth man charged in fatal shooting of Cuomo aide
A fifth man has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of an aide to Gov. Cuomo during J'Ouvert 2015. Stanley Elianor, 26, pleaded "not guilty" Wednesday...
Zookeeper mauled by Siberian tiger describes hellish attack
A woman zookeeper today told how she fought for her life as she was mauled by a tiger for ten hellish minutes after getting trapped inside its enclosure. Nadezhda Srivastava...
Cop shoots man who tried to ignite himself with lighter fluid
OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma City police officer on Wednesday shot and killed the man who had doused himself in lighter fluid and was trying to set himself on fire...
'Violent psychopath' who fled Hawaii mental hospital captured in California
A "violent psychopath" who escaped from a mental hospital in Hawaii was captured in California Wednesday after cops received a tip from his cab driver. Randall Saito, who was once...
Page Six TV to stream on Hulu
Endemol Shine North America and the New York Post’s new nationally syndicated “Page Six TV,” which launched in September in more than 200 local markets across the U.S., will make its streaming...
Drugged-out man claims he's meeting DEA agent on roof: cops
Meth can make people do crazy things. A Florida family says they were awakened over the weekend to a man stomping on their roof, claiming that he had a meeting...
Boy sues school to compete in school dance championship
MINNEAPOLIS — Attorneys for a Wisconsin boy who wants to compete with his high school dance team have filed a federal civil rights complaint after the Minnesota State High School...
Socialite's accused killer was mad over worker's comp claim: source
He was nursing an injury -- and a grudge. In the weeks before he allegedly bludgeoned a millionairess to death in her Westchester County mansion, the day laborer charged in...
Majority of millennials claim to be in a quarter-life crisis
Adulting is a struggle. A new LinkedIn survey of 2,000 millennials found that 72% of young professionals ages 25 to 33 said they’ve been through a quarter-life crisis, or a...
Ezekiel Elliott finally gives up the fight
Ezekiel Elliott is done fighting the NFL. The Cowboys running back has decided to forgo filing further appeals and will serve the remainder of his six-game suspension, Elliott's agents said...
Army acknowledges failures to report crime data to FBI
WASHINGTON — The Army's top general said Wednesday his service has failed in a "significant amount" of cases to alert the FBI to soldiers' criminal history. The statement by Gen....
Woman with dementia, missing for 42 years, recognizes self in photo
MONTICELLO, N.Y. — The 78-year-old woman’s mind was clouded by dementia. But she recognized the brunette with a slight smile in the faded picture from the 1970s detectives showed her....
Do you like Justin Bieber? You may be a psychopath, study says
Are you crazy about Eminem? Would you say you’re . . . psycho for him? A recent study out of New York University examined the link between people’s musical preferences and their...
Breaking down the Judge-Altuve faceoff in AL MVP race
A month ago, Jose Altuve said he’d “probably” vote for Aaron Judge for American League MVP if given the chance, endorsing the rookie right fielder while Altuve and the Astros...
Bill would stop Congress from keeping sex harassment cases secret
WASHINGTON -- Members of Congress who settle harassment cases would be required to pay out of their own pockets and the settlement amounts would be made public under new bipartisan...
Miss Israel and Miss Iraq snap a selfie for world peace
https://www.instagram.com/p/BbdMEKbg2HH/ When you visualize a better world, does it look like . . . a selfie? In what seems like the pageant equivalent of the odd couple, stunners Miss Israel...
Tone-deaf Mnuchins pose for money shot
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and his wife look more like cartoon villains as they show off the first dollar bills bearing US Treasurer Jovita Carranza’s signature. The former Goldman Sachs...
Sandy Alderson explains Mets' level of interest in Shohei Ohtani
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Japanese Babe Ruth is intriguing to the Mets, even if the odds of him signing with the club are longer than a Ruthian blast. Shohei Ohtani,...
De Blasio doesn't want city council supporting property tax racism suit
The De Blasio administration is trying to block city council members from supporting a lawsuit that calls the property tax system racist. "The case law is very clear," said attorney...
Boy charged with stabbing sister to death after showing up at neighbor's 'with blood all over'
A North Carolina boy was charged in his older sister's brutal murder after he allegedly showed up covered in blood at a neighbor's home. The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office said...
Senate confirms Trump's mine safety agency pick
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed David Zatezalo, President Trump's choice to run the Mine Safety and Health Administration, despite the former coal executive's record of clashing with government regulators over...
Greek towns flooded overnight by torrential downpours
People walk through floodwater past damaged cars in the town of Mandra, northwest of Athens, after heavy overnight rainfall in the area caused damage and left seven people dead. More...
Teen threatens to 'finish what never started' after school suicide
A Florida teen faces charges for threatening to "finish what never started" after his friend shot and killed himself at school, authorities said. Jonathan Voros, 16, was arrested Wednesday for...
Mom left son inside hot car intentionally: cops
A Georgia mom accused in her toddler's death intentionally left him inside a hot car for more than seven hours, officials said in testimony. Fulton County Police testified Tuesday that...
Longtime Jets coach comes out of retirement for Super Bowl dream
Mike Westhoff is back in the NFL. The former Jets special teams coach accepted a position with the Saints on Wednesday. He will oversee the team's special teams units for...
Cops seek man who brought gun to parent-teacher conference
This is not the kind of show-and-tell he had in mind. A man brought a gun to a Harlem elementary school parent-teacher conference, and had to make a run for...
College forced female staffers to endure student's 'sexual' diaper fetish: suit
Female staff at a Canadian university were sexually harassed and threatened by a student with a bizarre diaper fetish —and administrators did nothing to stop it, according to a new...
Square stock rises after letting customers use Bitcoin
Shares of Square on Wednesday hit a 52-week high after the payments company quietly begun letting some customers buy and sell the hottest cryptocurrency on the market: bitcoin. Square, which...
MTA chief drops F-bomb on hot mic
MTA Chairman Joe Lhota was caught on a hot mic dropping an F-bomb during a board meeting on Wednesday. "As if I don't have enough f--king problems," he muttered after...
St. John's makes another big splash with 'explosive' 2018 guard
St. John’s closed the early signing period with a bang -- by landing a coveted prospect that boosts its 2018 class. Greg Williams, a four-star recruit according to Rivals.com from...
Student accused of fatally stabbing classmate pleads not guilty
A Bronx teen accused of fatally stabbing a classmate and wounding another over bullying pleaded "not guilty" Wednesday to manslaughter charges -- as the mother of the dead teen ripped...
GoPro keeps filming after being engulfed in molten lava
This is the moment a GoPro gets doused in molten lava -- but keeps on shooting. The hot footage happened when Erik Storm, the owner and lead tour guide of...
Senator wants armed NYPD cops at every city school
A Brooklyn state senator is sounding the alarm after another attempted school shooting to push his bill that would have armed NYPD cops outside every school in New York City....
World's most oblivious truck driver doesn't realize he has a car stuck in his grille
Shocking footage has been released showing a truck driving down a highway in Missouri, pushing a car stuck to its front grille. According to reports, the truck driver didn't realize...
Person dead after jumping from building at Trump Place
A person died after jumping Wednesday morning from a building at the Trump Place complex on the Upper West Side, officials said. First responders were called to the luxury apartment...
Southwest Airlines pilot busted for trying to bring gun on plane
A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested at the St. Louis, Mo., airport Wednesday for packing heat, according to reports. The 51-year-old first officer, whose name has not been released, was...
Men allegedly strangled girl and drove around with her corpse
Two men strangled a teenage British schoolgirl after spiking her drink with ecstasy before driving around with her dead body in their car for four hours, a court heard. Jason...
Roy Moore tweets defense from pastor calling GOP 'sissies'
Roy Moore, the embattled Republican Senate candidate from Alabama, on Wednesday tweeted a link to a TV news report in which a pastor called GOP members "sissies" for demanding he...
Bill Clinton's 'reckoning,' Medicaid's doomsday and other comments
Conservative: Too Little and Way Too Late on Bill Clinton There’s a growing wave of articles and statements from notable liberals suddenly treating sexual-assault allegations against Bill Clinton seriously. Some...
'Mad Dog' Russo rips one Francesa replacement
Chris Russo said he should keep his mouth shut, but the Mad Dog couldn’t help spending another day ragging on Bart Scott, one of the three new hosts who will...
Why everyone fights with their partners during the holidays
Tis the season — for fighting with your spouse. The holidays are stressful for Americans — one in five say they are “often” stressed during this time, according to the...
UCLA players thank Trump, get suspended indefinitely
President Trump got his wish Wednesday afternoon when the three UCLA basketball players busted in China for shoplifting thanked him for his help in getting them home. The three, Jalen...
Roy Moore's lawyer tries bizarre teen-dating defense with MSNBC host
A lawyer for Roy Moore suggested an MSNBC host's "background" might help him understand allegations that the Republican Senate candidate from Alabama dated teenage girls. “Culturally speaking there’s differences. I...
How Todd Bowles' Jets fate will be decided
As Ben McAdoo’s seat across town has gotten hotter than the surface of the sun, the focus for much of the 2017 season has shifted off of Jets coach Todd...
Why we won't know Shohei Ohtani's new team for a while
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Don’t let your heart rate rise too much too soon over the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes. We’re looking at minimum of two and a half weeks before the...
That time John Grisham defended men who watch child porn
John Grisham’s disturbing statements defending child porn consumers are coming back to haunt him. In a bizarre 2014 interview, the best-selling author said most men who watch kiddie porn are...
Silicone butt injections could kill you, FDA warns
Want a Nicki Minaj-sized butt? Steer clear of silicone. The FDA just released a warning against using injectable silicone for contouring, enhancement and plumping, cautioning that the polymer can cause...
Archaeologists may have found the Buddha's bones
The cremated remains of the Buddha may have been discovered in a 1,000-year-old chest in China. More than 2,000 pieces of cremated bones were found in a box in Jingchuan...
Get ahead at work by sucking up the right way
Moderation is the safest form of flattery. On the campaign trail, President Trump threatened to label China a currency manipulator and accused the country of “raping” the American economy. But...
11 things you should never do on a plane (No. 1? Don't drink the water)
Thanksgiving is a stressful time as it is, but it's especially stressful for those of us who have to fly for the holidays. Luckily for travelers, alleviating some of that...
Body of California shooter's wife found hidden under floor inside home
The wife of the gunman who went on a shooting spree in Northern California was found dead Wednesday, her body hidden under a floor inside their home — bringing the...
NYCHA boss hides behind NYPD 'bodyguard' after explosive report
The city’s embattled Housing Authority chief showed up late for work Wednesday morning shielded by an NYPD officer — and refused to address allegations she lied about conducting lead-paint inspections...
Group wants MTA boss Joe Lhota probed over lobbying
A government watchdog group is demanding that state investigators launch a probe into MTA Chief Joe Lhota's lobbying activities. Common Cause New York sent a letter to New York State...
Execution called off after officials can't find inmate’s vein
LUCASVILLE, Ohio — Ohio called off the execution of a condemned killer with multiple health problems on Wednesday, because members of the state’s execution team were unable to find a...
Explorer disappears during expedition to find lost tribe in jungle
An intrepid British explorer who went on an expedition to find a reclusive tribe in Papua New Guinea has disappeared, his worried family said this week. Benedict Allen, 57, was...
Derek Jeter: Giancarlo Stanton sweepstakes already started
ORLANDO, Fla. — New Marlins CEO Derek Jeter said the team is listening to trade offers for slugging outfielder Giancarlo Stanton and that Miami must make changes to stop losing...
Perv gymnastics doctor now expected to plead guilty in sex-assault case
LANSING, Mich. — A former Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics doctor accused of molesting girls under the guise of medical treatment at his home, a campus clinic and a...
Trump rips 'naive (or dumb)' NY Times for Asia trip coverage
President Trump on Wednesday slammed the "failing" New York Times for its coverage of his five-nation Asia trip, saying the newspaper is "weak and ineffective" on foreign policy. "The failing...
CFPB director Richard Cordray is stepping down
The head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — the federal regulator that squeezed $12 billion over the last five years from US banks caught doing wrong by their customers...
Jon Gruden's return building steam — but not to NFL
There haven’t been many football head coach openings that Jon Gruden hasn’t been rumored to be a candidate for, but could it be real this time? After the University of...
Rachel Dolezal is now an artisanal lollipop saleswoman
Rachel Dolezal wants to sweeten her image. The disgraced NAACP activist — who claimed to be of African-American descent, though she's a white woman — is now hawking homemade lollipops for...
Driver ticked off at ticket stalks cop and nearly runs him down
A driver was so incensed when he got a traffic ticket -- he stalked the cop that gave it to him and nearly slammed into him with his car, police...
Target's stock plunges on holiday profit warning
Target Corp.’s holiday-quarter profit forecast missed analyst expectations, sending its shares down 10 percent on Wednesday as hopes faded that the retailer would make a shopping season comeback. Target has...
McDonald's robber hops in drive-through window to serve herself
Footage has been released of a woman entering a Maryland McDonald's through the drive-through window and stealing food, soda and money from the restaurant. According to the footage, she spent...
After Asia trip, Trump returns to form in US with tweets blasting CNN
Back in the White House after a 12-day overseas trip, President Trump bashed CNN in a tweet, saying he was forced to watch the news network while away and was...
Menendez lawyers try jury-poll mistrial gambit
In a bid to secure a mistrial in the bribery case of Sen. Robert Menendez, lawyers for the senior senator asked to poll jurors if the panel says it is...
Mike Golic nearly retired at height of 'Mike & Mike' controversy
In the heat of the “Mike & Mike” breakup rumors earlier this year, Mike Golic considered retirement. Eighteen of Golic's 22 years at ESPN were spent talking sports with one...
RG3 believes he's the Texans' answer at quarterback
Robert Griffin III has gone a step further than venting on Twitter. Speaking with the Houston Chronicle on Tuesday, the former No. 2 draft pick proclaimed he could save the quarterback-deficient...
Woman charged after allegedly having baby with 14-year-old
A Florida woman had sex with a "horny" 14-year-old boy last Halloween -- and then gave birth about nine months later, authorities said. Tracie Casler was 29 when she had...
Some NFL replay guy snuck in an anthem protest statement
The NFL’s kneeling debate knows no bounds. Everybody has an opinion and a way to share it, even if that means scrawling a handwritten note to be caught on camera....
How Walmart plans to woo fashion lovers
Walmart.com: Your one-stop shop for groceries, homegoods and . . . cocktail dresses? The superstore is partnering with Lord & Taylor to up its online fashion game. In spring 2018,...
Cops hunt thugs who attacked old man
Police are looking for two men who attacked and tried to rob an elderly man in his Chelsea building. Surveillance video shows the 76-year-old entering his building near the corner...
One billion Android devices are outdated
Android and Apple fans can argue endlessly about who stole what and which phones are better, but there is at least one area where Android has consistently failed to keep...
Tesla to fight suit claiming factory is a 'hotbed' of racism
Tesla said on Wednesday it would fight a class-action lawsuit filed against it earlier this week claiming the electric automaker’s California production plant was a “hotbed for racist behavior.” The...
Uber tip jar thief: I'm just a teenager doing 'dumb s--t'
The Brooklyn 18-year-old who swiped an Uber driver’s tips described herself Wednesday as an "average teenager doing dumb s--t and learning from her mistakes." Scantily clad Gabrielle Canales was caught...
Soccer official commits suicide after damning testimony at FIFA trial
A former Argentine soccer official took his life late Tuesday, mere hours after his name came up in the Brooklyn federal court proceeding where three former FIFA execs are standing...
Amazon reportedly scraps plans for streaming TV service
Amazon has scrapped plans to launch an online streaming service bundling popular US broadcast and cable networks because it believes it cannot make enough money on such a service, people...
Trying to reverse climate change might just destroy the world
Hollywood disaster movie "Geostorm" fell flat on its face at the box office and got so many things wrong when it comes to science that it’s really not even worth...
UN diplomat falls to his death from balcony after 'trust game' goes wrong: cops
A game of “trust” took a deadly turn for an Australian diplomat, who plunged to his death from his Manhattan balcony early Wednesday during a night of boozing with friends...
Dog who wagged his tail until it broke finally finds a home
Dogs tend to be extremely upbeat creatures — that is, unless you raise them to be hostile, in which case the dog is just a reflection on how bad of...
Pastors want names removed from Roy Moore endorsement letter
A letter of support signed by 50 pastors that embattled Senate candidate Roy Moore’s wife posted to Facebook Sunday following sexual misconduct allegations against Moore was actually a rehashed endorsement...
Giant elephant rescued from tiny well
This is the moment a huge elephant was craned out of a 40-foot well during a two-day rescue mission after it fell in when a herd raided a village. Around...
Australians celebrate support for gay marriage
Australians celebrate a historic poll showing overwhelming support for legalizing gay marriage. The non-binding postal vote showed 61.6 percent of Australians favor allowing same-sex couples to wed. have voted same-sex...
Democratic congressmen introduce articles of impeachment against Trump
Six House Democrats on Wednesday introduced articles of impeachment against President Trump, claiming that he has violated the Constitution and expressing "concern" that his actions put the nation's security at...
This week of NFL QBs could be historically terrible
A real NFL game on Sunday could feature Nathan Peterman versus Kellen Clemens as quarterbacks -- and not just in garbage time. The league's QB woes don’t stop there. In...
Trump to UCLA players: Where's my 'thank you'?
Three UCLA basketball players who were held in China on suspicion of shoplifting have returned to the US, where an indignant President Trump greeted them with a tweet. “Do you...
Controversial golfer returns to Twitter, immediately starts war
Grayson Murray continues to make a name for himself off the course. Despite winning his first PGA Tour event at the Barbasol Championship in July, the 24-year-old's rookie campaign was...
Man declares himself the king of disputed territory in Africa
An Indian man has declared himself the “king” of an unclaimed plot of land in North Africa. Suyash Dixit dubbed Bir Tawil -- the 800-square-mile patch of disputed land between...
Chilling video captures the moment an elephant is hit by a truck and lives
A dashcam captured the terrifying moment a driver hit an elephant in Thailand. Utai Bitdtakreu, a 32-year-old forestry worker, was driving through Khao Yai National Park with his wife when...
Nearby 'Goldilocks' planet has everything it could need to support life
Ross 128b: It’s the latest best address in intergalactic real estate. It’s Earth-sized. It sits in a "Goldilocks Zone" where it’s neither too hot, nor too cold, for liquid water....
Pope gets personalized Lamborghini, auctions it for charity
He won't be hell on wheels in this ride. Pope Francis was gifted a brand new, luxury Lamborghini Wednesday at the Vatican -- but the $200,000 Huracán will be auctioned...
MTA, union deal will create hundreds of new 'customer service ambassadors'
The MTA and the city’s transit union inked a deal Wednesday that will create hundreds of “customer service ambassador” posts throughout Big Apple subway stations. The 355 workers will roam...
Backpacker dies after taking diarrhea pills from Cambodian pharmacist
A British backpacker and her pal were found dead in a Cambodian hostel, after taking drugs given to them by a local pharmacist for food poisoning, authorities said. Natalie Seymour, 22,...
Analyst says DOJ suit vs. AT&T-Time Warner deal may be imminent
President Trump’s Justice Department could file suit to stop AT&T’s $85 billion acquisition of Time Warner as early as Wednesday, one media analyst said late Tuesday. Rich Greenfield, of BTIG...
Zimbabwe's Mugabe under house arrest after military coup
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe is being detained by his own military in his home but is unharmed in the wake of an apparent coup, according to South Africa's President Jacob Zuma,...
First female Border Patrol chief says agents 'empowered' under Trump
Border Patrol Chief Carla Provost said the Trump administration’s rhetoric regarding protecting America’s borders in the face of illegal immigration has a lot of agents “feeling empowered to actually enforce...
John Calipari's hand made for an uncomfortable ESPN interview
John Calipari was worried the game was getting away from Kentucky -- and he grabbed a hold of what he could. The Kentucky coach was being interviewed by ESPN's Maria...
Rickie Fowler can't believe how far Tiger Woods is hitting it
The rumors of Tiger Woods' length appear to be real. Woods recently touted how far he is hitting the ball in advance of his return to competitive golf, which will...
Texas church becomes memorial to shooting victims
The First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, Texas, where 26 people were killed one week ago, opens to the public as a memorial.
California shooting suspect was out on bail for stabbing neighbor
The crazed gunman who went on a shooting spree in Northern California, killing four people before being shot dead, had been out on bail for stabbing a neighbor — but...
'We haven't spoken since 2010': How Mike Francesa has welcomed his replacements
` The congratulations from Mike Francesa may not come too quickly. WFAN officially introduced the trio — Chris Carlin, Bart Scott and Maggie Gray — replacing the longtime host, using...
Billionaire lists UES manse where Michael Jackson lived for 'ridiculously high' price
Billionaire hedge funder Marc Lasry has listed his mansion at 4 E. 74th St. for $39 million. Lasry, who Forbes estimates is worth $1.59 billion, is the co-founder and CEO...
Ric Flair returns to WWE to celebrate Charlotte's moment
Charlotte Flair battled Natalya for the SmackDown Women’s Champion – and made Natalya tap with the Figure-8 submission. It was no major surprise. WWE was never invested in Natalya as...
North Korean media calls for death penalty for Trump
State-run media in North Korea said President Trump deserves the death penalty for calling the regime's leader "short and fat" in a recent tweet and for canceling his visit to...
Klay Thompson finally addresses relationship rumors with Instagram model
Instagram sensation Abigail Ratchford won't be walking Klay Thompson's beloved dog Rocco anytime soon. Following months of intrigue from the social media beauty, the Golden State guard put rumors of...
Firefox picks Google over Yahoo as default search engine
SAN FRANCISCO — Alphabet Inc’s Google reclaimed on Tuesday its spot as the default search engine on Mozilla Corp’s Firefox Internet browser in the United States and other regions as...
Russia retaliates after US moves against TV channel
MOSCOW — Russia's lower house of parliament on Wednesday unanimously approved a bill allowing the government to register international media outlets as foreign agents, a swift retaliation to the US...
Shocking video captures Union Square hit-and-run
Police on Wednesday released disturbing surveillance video showing the moment a hit-and-run driver slammed into a pedestrian near Union Square. The footage shows a Jeep Renegade speeding east down East...
Trump accused of copy-pasting tweets on mass shootings
President Trump was slammed on social media for an apparently errant tweet about last week’s mass killing in Texas — sent on the same day a gunman went on a...
North Korean soldier shot during defection is in stable condition
SEOUL -- A North Korean soldier who suffered critical gunshot wounds during a defection dash over the border to South Korea this week stabilized on Wednesday after a second round...
Sleepy cashier wakes up to find man ripping off his store
A cashier at a store in Indonesia was caught sleeping at work by a thief attempting to steal money from the cash register. Fortunately, the crook dropped the cash drawer,...
Nightclub bouncers trick this kid into blowing into a fake breathalyzer
Bouncers played a prank on a student who was begging to get into a nightclub in Bath, England. After the young guy was denied entrance for appearing too drunk, one...
$71M bought Knicks a lot of mockery — and an ideal fit
The Knicks could’ve done worse with their cap space last July. If Phil Jackson were still around, he would have spent it all on aging point guard George Hill to...
Moore quotes the Bible, dismisses claims during address to church crowd
JACKSON, Ala. — Taking the pulpit at a Baptist revival at a south Alabama church, Republican Roy Moore quoted lengthy Bible passages and made only passing reference to the allegations...
Astronauts get special delivery of ice cream, pizzas
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Astronauts got a mouth-watering haul with Tuesday's Earth-to-space delivery — pizza and ice cream. A commercial supply ship arrived at the International Space Station two days...
Scientists attempt to edit genes inside the body for first time ever
OAKLAND, Calif. — Scientists for the first time have tried editing a gene inside the body in a bold attempt to permanently change a person's DNA to try to cure...
Joe Girardi hints at what his next job will be
ORLANDO, Fla. — As he searches for the future Yankees manager, Brian Cashman could find plenty of past Yankees managers at the general managers’ meetings. There, accompanying commissioner Rob Manfred,...
Mets considering giving Jacob deGrom a contract extension
ORLANDO, Fla. — Jacob deGrom remains a long-term priority for the Mets, but discussions are yet to commence on a contract that would buy out the ace right-hander’s remaining arbitration...
UCLA players back in Los Angeles after shoplifting arrests in China
MANILA/LOS ANGELES — Three UCLA basketball players detained in China on suspicion of shoplifting arrived back in the United States on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump said he had...
Nets not planning for a long stint without D'Angelo Russell — yet
The Nets haven’t steadfastly avoided giving any timetables for the return of injured D’Angelo Russell from a knee contusion. But asked if he’s thinking about the injury in terms of...
Zimbabwe army claims it detained President Mugabe in apparent coup
Zimbabwe’s army said it detained longtime President Robert Mugabe and seized control of state broadcasters in an apparent coup in the southern African nation. Military vehicles rolled into the streets...
The cap Beltran should wear into the Hall isn't an MLB one
ORLANDO, Fla. — Now that Carlos Beltran has officially retired, a most interesting conundrum is unofficially on the clock: What team’s logo should be on the cap in Beltran’s Hall...
Ex-prison chaplain gets probation for having sex with inmate
DAYTON, Ohio — A former prison chaplain in Ohio has been sentenced to probation for engaging in sexual conduct with a female inmate. A judge on Tuesday rejected a request...
Teacher accidentally quizzes students on 'boy toys' and 'trophy wives'
HOPEWELL, Va. — Middle school students in a Virginia home economics class were mistakenly given a worksheet that quizzed them on what an extramarital affair is as well as "boy...
Ex-treasurer admits to swiping $400K from youth soccer league
FREEHOLD, N.J. — The former treasurer of a volunteer youth soccer league in New Jersey has admitted stealing more than $400,000. Anthony Gallo, of Freehold Township, on Monday pleaded guilty...
Mexico forced to close nearly 100 schools over gang threats
MEXICO CITY — Authorities in the southern Mexico state of Guerrero have stepped up patrols after about 100 schools around the town of Chilapa were forced to close due to...
These are the worst times to drive on Thanksgiving
“Are we there yet?” Many Americans may find themselves asking this question while stuck in traffic next week on their way to their Thanksgiving destinations. Ahead of any Turkey Day...
Following Trump visit, China sending envoy to North Korea
China said Wednesday it will dispatch a high-level special envoy to North Korea just days after President Trump urged the country's leader to ramp up pressure on the reclusive regime...
Cards Against Humanity takes aim at Trump's proposed border wall
The popular party game Cards Against Humanity said they have purchased a piece of property along the Mexican border and will use it to prevent President Trump's proposed wall. The...
Papa John's issues Twitter apology for 'divisive' NFL, anthem remarks
Papa John's apologized Tuesday for comments made by CEO John Schnatter, who had blamed the NFL and protesting players for the pizza chain’s struggles this football season. In a three-tweet...