November 21, 2017
Jury awards wrongfully convicted Baltimore man $15M
BALTIMORE — A federal jury has awarded $15 million to a wrongfully convicted man in his lawsuit against the Baltimore Police Department and two detectives. The Baltimore Sun reports that...
New Yorkers split on controversial monuments
The second public hearing of Mayor de Blasio’s monuments commission was a replay of the first, with New Yorkers evenly split over whether controversial statues on city property should be...
Dramatic video shows escape, shooting of N. Korean defector
SEOUL, South Korea — A North Korean soldier races for the border in a jeep and then on foot before his former comrades shoot him at least five times as...
'A rags to riches story': Nets rally behind their veteran leader
In case DeMarre Carroll ever needs a reminder of the age gap between him and most of his teammates, the Nets forward only needs to stroll through the locker room....
NYPD detective busted for setting 'cheating' hubby's clothes on fire
An NYPD detective was arrested Tuesday on Long Island for allegedly torching clothes belonging to her cop husband — whom she suspected of cheating on her, law enforcement sources said....
Man found burned to death is former prisoner of North Korea
SAN DIEGO — A man who was found on fire in San Diego is a former prisoner of North Korea who was freed with the help of former President Jimmy...
Trump imposes new sanctions on North Korea
The Trump administration on Tuesday imposed new sanctions on North Korean shipping firms and Chinese trading companies in the latest push to isolate the rogue regime of North Korean dictator...
CFP rankings: Why Miami's move to No. 2 is so significant
Miami moved up to No. 2 behind Alabama in the College Football Playoff rankings on Tuesday night, with Clemson slipping one spot to three and Oklahoma holding at four. Wisconsin...
Ex-Sun-Times editor expected to replace Daily News chief
With Daily News man Artie Browne ready to retire as editor-in-chief and publisher at year’s end, rumors are swirling about a successor. Most expect Tronc Chairman Michael Ferro to dispatch...
Time Inc. may resist Meredith takeover
Time Inc.’s top management huddled with a number of major shareholders on Nov. 16, and one source said he came away convinced management was still committed to a long-term turnaround...
De Blasio's NYC: Lies stacked on top of lies
If Bill de Blasio weren’t so crooked and his victims weren’t so innocent, you could admire his chutzpah. After all, this is a con man so sure of his con...
Over/Under Rico: Week 12
Yet another bad week for Rico, going 4-10 (0-3 Best Bets) on the Over/Unders. The season record sunk to 70-87-3 (15-17-1). The selections for Week 12 are: Over: Vikings /...
At least 8 cops, several others injured after tenant sets apartment ablaze
More than a dozen people - including at least eight cops - were injured in a high-rise fire in Harlem Tuesday night, authorities said. One civilian was left in critical...
Nick Saban and Alabama won't have enough answers for Auburn
In 10 days, the argument would’ve been temporarily settled. Outside of a motel last week, an Alabama fan and an Auburn fan decided to have the same heated argument the...
The top 10 moments in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade history
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade was once a modest march without a single balloon: The first year it hit the streets, in 1924, the event showcased zoo animals. Since then,...
AT&T's merger problem is sparking worries in Silicon Valley
Fears are growing that the Justice Department’s suit to block AT&T’s proposed takeover of Time Warner could upend business-as-usual in an unexpected place — Silicon Valley. AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson...
Daily News lost $13.9M in the first half of the year
The new regime will have its work cut out for it. The Daily News would have dragged its new parent company into a loss if it had been under the...
Teen throws bleach on cop during group fight
COLUMBIA, Md. — Police in Maryland say a 15-year-old girl has been charged with assault after she threw bleach into the eyes of a police officer who was breaking up...
Woman's meth-laden kiss of death with inmate boyfriend lands her in prison
PORTLAND, Ore. — An Oregon woman whose inmate boyfriend died from a meth-laden kiss after a prison visit was sentenced to two years behind bars Tuesday on a drug conspiracy...
Newborn makes for third generation with same birthday
PRINCETON, N.J. — A New Jersey family won’t have trouble remembering three generations of birthdays. A newborn, his mother and grandmother were all born on Nov. 19. Grandmother Clara Gregory...
'Walking Dead' star Norman Reedus talks naughty holidays with Marilyn Manson
Of course actor Norman Reedus and Marilyn Manson would go way back. The star of “The Walking Dead” and the musical antichrist used to run in the same LA circles...
2017's best holiday gifts for everyone on your list
For the ladies in your life Crimson tidings for the ladies on your list For the gents on your list Gifts to keep men merry & bright For your wildest...
Justin Pugh is feeding offensive line pounds of Thanksgiving food
The Giants play on Thanksgiving, but that does not mean they have to forgo the holiday. There will be plenty to eat the next night, at Justin Pugh’s apartment in...
All signs point to Ohio State
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. Ohio...
In or out? Where The Post's Hall of Fame voters stand on steroids
The Post asked 11 of our baseball Hall of Fame voters for their thoughts on Joe Morgan’s letter released Tuesday that strongly opposes the induction of PED-linked ballplayers into Cooperstown:...
67 Black Friday sales to get a jump on your holiday shopping
Folks aren’t waiting around until Black Friday to score deals this year, especially since many stores and Web sites have already started offering deep discounts to eager shoppers. And they’re...
This is what Odell Beckham is doing behind the scenes
He’s out sight and out of mind for Giants fans. But Odell Beckham Jr., despite being shelved for the season since he blew out his left ankle in the Giants'...
Dems claim Mark-Viverito is trying to get pal a job in 'November surprise'
Lame duck Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito is trying to appoint a pal to a key patronage post at the city Board of Election in a “November surprise” before she leaves...
Charlie Rose may be cut from Deadline Club's Hall of Fame
Charlie Rose, who was fired by CBS and saw his PBS show halted this week on lurid revelations of sexual misconduct, may also get booted from the Deadline Club’s Hall...
Gabby Douglas opens up in Aly Raisman apology: I was abused, too
Gabby Douglas added her name to the long list of female gymnasts who said they were victims of Dr. Larry Nassar's sexual abuse in a post apologizing for her misguided...
'Womanspreading' is now a thing
Womanspreading is the latest trend taking Instagram by storm and is likely to be filling your feed in 2018. The "power stance" pose sees women sitting with their legs spread...
Military personnel reassigned over alleged contact with women during Trump's Asia trip
Three service members were reassigned from their White House jobs for allegedly having inappropriate contact with women in Vietnam during President Trump’s visit this month, according to a published report...
Feds: We're keeping details from killer cop to protect witnesses
Federal prosecutors are purposely keeping information from a former Westchester cop tied to a grisly quadruple homicide in an effort to protect the witnesses in the case, officials said on...
Haitians relieved to stay in US for now, upset status to end
MIAMI — Yolnick Jeune couldn't sleep for days, anxious over the fate of a program that has staved off the deportations of both herself and tens of thousands of other...
De Blasio cozied up to Kushner while dissing Trump: emails
Mayor de Blasio kissed up to Jared Kushner in private while publicly trashing President Trump, a new report reveals. As Hizzoner railed against the president-to-be in the weeks after November's...
Dairy Queen manager slapped with charges after teen's suicide
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — More charges have been filed against the former manager of a small-town Missouri Dairy Queen accused of bullying a teenage employee so relentlessly that he killed...
Woman disappears after going on online date
A Nebraska woman vanished following a date with someone she met online, according to her family. Sydney Loofe, 24, was reported missing Thursday after she failed to show up to...
The chase for Shohei Ohtani is real now
Shohei Ohtani is going to be quite a Christmas gift for some team. Officials from the major leagues, Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) and the Players Association reached a tentative agreement...
Under Armour fires footwear exec as Steph Curry shoes stumble
The epic sneaker battle between NBA stars Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant has claimed another casualty. Under Armour — whose Curry 4 basketball shoes have been dogged by manufacturing delays,...
Sex, lies & excuses: Partisan madness on predators
As the sex scandals continue their relentless forward march, early efforts at a course correction are beginning to emerge. Some of these efforts are necessary and involve making distinctions —...
Three CBS employees accuse Charlie Rose of sex harassment
Three more women have come forward to accuse embattled TV host Charlie Rose of sexual harassment, according to a report. The women work for CBS News, which fired Rose on...
The Knicks have found a guy to fight their disrespect
When Enes Kanter came to the Knicks, one word stood out about his defense. Awful. And that was on the good days. “That was my focus coming out here because...
Actresses ditch makeup for gritty western 'Godless'
"Godless” seems like a standard Western, filled with dust, marble-mouthed gunslingers and blood feuds. But the new Netflix series, produced by Steven Soderbergh (“The Girlfriend Experience,” “Red Oaks,” “The Knick”)...
John Kerry's Mideast idiocy
John Kerry turns out to have been even more of an idiot than we’d thought. Recordings have just surfaced of a speech the then-secretary of state gave in Dubai last...
Sacrificing schoolchildren for a political vendetta
Mayor de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña won’t stop sacrificing schoolchildren to a private vendetta. On Monday, Fariña offered a pathetic response to requests for middle-school space from the...
Trump really is restoring the constitutional order with his court picks
As the political world obsesses over the latest sexual-harassment scandals and policy wonks scrutinize the latest tax-reform proposal, the Trump administration is quietly restoring constitutional governance. Although Congress has been...
The suddenly feisty Knicks are putting teams on notice
This is New York, OK? So there is pressure. There is ALWAYS pressure for sports teams in New York, just like there are traffic jams for motorists. ALWAYS. But Kristaps...
Cuomo's latest subway con job
Your electric bill is headed up yet again — because Gov. Andrew Cuomo needs a scapegoat for the subway’s woes and a piggy bank for repair bills, and he knows...
Shut down the politicians' sex-scandal hush funds
Republicans and Democrats in Washington are vying to appear more outraged by sexual harassment on Capitol Hill. Don’t be fooled. Groping, suggestive remarks and quid pro quos are business-as-usual on...
Judge grants Manafort Thanksgiving travel — but without booze
A federal judge on Tuesday eased the terms of former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort's house arrest so he can travel during the Thanksgiving holiday -- with the caveat he...
Perv gymnastics doctor could get at least 25 years in prison
DETROIT — A sports doctor accused of molesting several girls while working for USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University will plead guilty to multiple charges of sexual assault and face...
Judge doesn't buy Turkish claim that indicted businessman is 'hostage'
The judge overseeing the upcoming trial of two Turkish businessmen charged with evading US sanctions against Iran criticized Turkey’s government Tuesday for claiming that one of the two men is...
CUNY Chancellor James Milliken to step down
CUNY Chancellor James Milliken announced Tuesday he’s stepping down after just three years on the job, suggesting he didn’t have the confidence of a revamped board trustees appointed by Gov....
Accused NYC terrorist faces 20 new charges, including murder
Manhattan federal prosecutors have supercharged their efforts to ultimately put alleged West Side terrorist Sayfullo Saipov to death with an indictment handed up Tuesday that charges him with an additional...
NFL owners could change anthem policy to keep protesters off field
The NFL could avoid the controversy surrounding players' national anthem protests by physically separating the kneelers from the song, a policy change owners reportedly are considering for next season. With...
All three major stock indexes just hit all-time highs
Don’t look down. Wall Street’s three major stock indexes hit fresh all-time highs on Tuesday, buoyed by surprisingly strong housing sales and rosy predictions for the year ahead. The Dow...
You’ll soon have to go outside to vape in NYC
Electronic cigarettes are illegal indoors in New York beginning Wednesday. That's when a new law takes effect banning the electronic smokes wherever regular cigarettes are forbidden. Gov. Cuomo is also...
College kid gets life in prison for killing dad, brother
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A Virginia man who admitted to killing his father and brother and seriously injuring his mother has been sentenced to life in prison. The Virginian-Pilot reports a...
'Flat Earth' believer to launch himself with homemade rocket
In case you’ve been blissfully unaware, there are still a seemingly large number of people who believe that the Earth isn’t actually round. If you search for more than a...
Woman dies after deer ricochets off car into her windshield
CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Authorities say a western Michigan woman died after a car hit a deer, it flew into the air and struck the windshield of her vehicle. Kent...
Hulu sued for not offering audio service for blind customers
BOSTON — Advocacy groups have sued Hulu in an effort to force the subscription streaming service to provide an audio track that helps people who are blind or visually impaired...
Boy born without eye sockets, ears opens up about disorder
The family of a boy with severe facial deformities is opening up about the obstacles that he has navigated since birth. Nathaniel Newman, 13, was diagnosed with called Treacher Collins...
Man who killed ex and 3 others barely dodges execution
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — A Florida man convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend, her new boyfriend and her parents has avoided the death penalty. The Tampa Bay Times reports 11...
Man accused of butchering ex-wife with an ax indicted
CHALMETTE, La. — A grand jury has indicted a man accused of attacking his ex-wife in front of her home with an ax as she was leaving for work, killing...
This pilot didn't need landing gear for a perfect touchdown
This pilot did not let a lack of landing gear get in the way of a picture-perfect landing – walking away from his belly-down plane as if nothing happened. Anthony...
Terror convict claims mental incompetence, entrapment by FBI
CINCINNATI — An Ohio man serving 30 years in prison for plotting to attack the U.S. Capitol in support of the Islamic State group wants his plea and sentence thrown...
The sad, other victim of the Buttfumble doesn't deserve this
Say the name Brandon Moore to most sports fans and one image comes to mind: Mark Sanchez’s facemask meeting Moore’s backside in the most infamous play in Jets history: the...
Woman fatally stabbed grandpa 41 times, left body in kitchen
A woman was arrested for fatally stabbing her grandfather 41 times -- then leaving his naked, bloodied body lying in their kitchen. Philadelphia cops collared Patricia Diocson, 22, Monday for...
Dog's head sent for rabies testing gets lost in the mail
It’s a dog-gone mystery. A package containing a canine’s head was lost in the mail — and Texas veterinarians are barking mad, according to a report Tuesday. The dog noggin...
NYC terror attack victim's parents plan to sue city
The parents of a victim in last month's terrorist truck attack along Manhattan's west side bike path filed notice Tuesday that they plan to sue the city over his grisly...
I was nearly crushed to death 330-feet underwater
It was the deepest free dive I had ever attempted. Looming beneath me was the deep abyss of Dean’s Blue Hole that plunged to a depth of 662 feet. I...
Alleged jogger killer made hair-raising request after confessing
The man accused of strangling and sexually assaulting a Queens jogger asked to see a photo of victim Karina Vetrano after he confessed to her murder, an NYPD detective said...
Uber paid $100K ransom after 57M accounts were hacked
Hackers plundered the personal data of 57 million Uber customers and drivers -- but the app-based cab company covered up the breach for a year, paying the pirates to keep...
House opens probe of congressman's alleged sexual harassment
The House ethics committee on Tuesday opened a formal probe into longtime Michigan Democratic Rep. John Conyers over reports he sexually harassed staff and quietly settled allegations with taxpayer money....
NYPD recovered a lot more weapons from schools this year
School weapons arrests have skyrocketed a startling 35 percent so far this year, according to data released by the NYPD Tuesday. “We have seen an increase,” NYPD Assistant Chief Brian...
Man charged in girlfriend's death after claiming car hit her
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Rhode Island man accused of killing his live-in girlfriend then telling investigators she had been struck by a car has been indicted on a murder charge....
Cute Thanksgiving dresses you can actually eat in
Thanksgiving is a time for stuffing — not for stuffing yourself into a slinky dress. (And don’t even bother with pants.) Here are three simple styles that you can painlessly...
JPMorgan hired ex-cons, gave them access to customer data: watchdog
JPMorgan Chase hired ex-cons into jobs that could access clients’ bank-account information as it failed to properly screen thousands of employees for more than eight years, according to an industry...
MLB drops hammer on Braves' scandal: prospect loss, lifetime ban
One of the top prospects in baseball is suddenly a free agent, the biggest hammer to drop from sweeping punishments against the Braves for improper behavior while signing amateur talent,...
Trump 'very happy' so many women are coming forward
President Trump on Tuesday said it was a good thing that so many women are coming forward to talk about the sexual harassment and assault they've suffered at the hands...
Manhattan retail rents are in their worst slump in 17 years
Manhattan retail rents have slid into their deepest and longest slump in 17 years, a new report confirms — with Soho rents slashed by more than a third since their...
Doctor performs intricate, life-saving surgery -- on a goldfish
A top veterinarian saved the life of a goldfish in a series of intricate surgical procedures by removing a tumor from its eye. These incredible photographs show the extraordinary surgical...
This married 'throuple' has a 'pretty fun sex life'
Three's no crowd for this couple! A New York woman is dating two men — who are married to each other — and the unconventional “throuple” is thinking about having...
Bike thief busted while asking cops about his lost phone
A bumbling bike thief made easy work for cops early Tuesday, when he walked into their station 20 minutes after the theft asking if anyone had seen his lost cell...
Scientists solve mystery of scuba-diving fly
WASHINGTON — A small fly that thrives at an inhospitable California lake east of Yosemite National Park long has perplexed observers who watch as it crawls into the severely salty...
Dozens of teachers terrorized by out-of-control students flee school district
A group of Pennsylvania teachers is sharing horror stories of getting beaten up by pupils as young as 6 -- and begging their school district for help. "I have been...
Trump backs Roy Moore despite sexual assault allegations
President Trump on Tuesday offered an implicit endorsement of Alabama GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore in his most expansive comments yet on the hotly contested race. “I can tell you...
This roof shot is amazing — even for a Harlem Globetrotter
A Harlem Globetrotter player made the shot of a lifetime Tuesday when he sunk a basket from the roof of Madison Square Garden into a net on the ground 120-feet...
Commissioner defends promotion of NYPD captain who wrote off date rape
NYPD Commissioner James O'Neill on Tuesday defended the promotion of a commanding officer who ran afoul of Mayor de Blasio earlier this year for downplaying a spike in sex attacks...
How to get through missing a deadline at work
Apple would rather miss another deadline than sell a half-baked product. The iPhone X maker disappointed customers over the weekend after announcing that its long-awaited smart speaker to rival the...
60 percent of women have been sexually harassed: poll
Sixty percent of American women said they had been the victims of sexual harassment, according to a new poll released Tuesday. Of the women who said they had been harassed,...
Step inside the world's only private Boeing 787 Dreamliner
The private Boeing 787 Dreamliner makes First Class look like Southwest Airlines. The Dreamliner B787 Dreamjet is the world's largest and most luxurious private jet -- and now the owner...
E*Trade ad wants you to trade stocks to get back at the rich
Don’t occupy Wall Street — get rich yourself. That’s the message from a full-minute ad from E*Trade that aired earlier this week on Monday Night Football, angling to channel anger...
Flat-pack home costs $32K and can be built in six hours
An architect might have found a solution to the UK's housing shortage. Renato Vidal, from Italy, has created an affordable flat pack folding home which could be yours for just...
The No. 1 thing you can save big on this Black Friday
You’ll want to be plugged into these killer Black Friday deals. Black Friday is around the corner on Friday, November 24th, and the day after Thanksgiving is bound to have...
Roommate from hell not expected to face hate crime charge
HARTFORD, Conn. — The lawyer for a former Connecticut college student accused of smearing body fluids on her roommate's belongings said Tuesday that he doesn't expect authorities to file hate...
I went to a Reiki healer and cried for hours
In 2017, when you can’t sync your iPhone to the Cloud, you see an Apple Genius. When you can’t be bothered to cook, you order Uber Eats. And when you’re...
Yankees abruptly announce Aaron Judge shoulder surgery
At the end of a sensational season in which Aaron Judge was the AL Rookie of the Year, runner up in the AL MVP race, an All-Star, Home Run Derby...
College yearbook quotes praised rape and sexual assault
“I’d rather choke her to sleep, than talk her to sleep." “I could put my fist right through her face.” “Consent is nothing.” These are just some of the shocking...
How will Redskins even field a team vs. Giants?
In addition to preparing to face the Giants, Redskins coach Jay Gruden said Tuesday was all about trying to figure out if he had enough players to get ready. Like...
People are slamming Victoria's Secret for lack of body diversity
People are calling out Victoria’s Secret’s long-standing diversity problem. On Monday, the same day Victoria’s Secret taped its fashion show, plus-size model Ashley Graham uploaded a doctored photo of herself...
Sicko posed as popular dancer, tricked girls into filming sex acts
A sicko was busted posing online as a popular teen dancer -- then coercing little girls to perform lewd acts on camera, according to a reports. British perv Lewis Edwards,...
'There's blood under the door': Horror after mom kills son, self
A newly released 911 call revealed a North Carolina family's horror at finding a mother and teenage son shot in an apparent murder-suicide. Authorities received a call late Thursday night...
NASA shows two decades of changing seasons in minutes
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA captured 20 years of changing seasons in a striking new global map of the home planet. The data visualization, released this week, shows Earth’s fluctuations...
The standard Rangers GM faces before franchise-altering decision
Jeff Gorton, the third-year general manager plotting the course for a Rangers team that is attempting to retool on the fly, will face moments of truth as the fork-in-the-road trade...
Gillibrand’s opportunism on Clinton and other comments
From the right: Kirsten Gillibrand — Opportunist New York’s Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand leaped way out in front of her fellow Democratic senators in finally confronting the allegations against Bill Clinton....
Jets linebacker dodges charges in club beatdown
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office declined to prosecute Jets linebacker Lorenzo Mauldin for allegedly pummeling a man who accidentally spilled champagne on him nearly eight months ago. “I want to...
The Eagles' lone problem reveals how special they are
You know you’re having a good season when your only problem is at the kicker position. Such is the plight of the 9-1 Eagles, who lost their rookie kicker Jake...
Trove of stolen John Lennon memorabilia recovered in Germany
Scores of items belonging to John Lennon that were stolen a decade ago from his widow Yoko Ono have been recovered in Germany, cops in Berlin said. The trove included...
MTA poaches Toronto's top transit chief
Toronto’s transit chief is moving over to the MTA to head up the Big Apple’s subway and bus system, the agency announced on Tuesday. Andy Byford, who is the chief...
Hearse driver dies in crash while bringing body to funeral home
GREENE, Maine — State police say a funeral home employee transporting a body was killed when his van was hit from behind by a sport utility vehicle. Police say the...
Airline introduces 'poor door' boarding policy
British Airways has divided opinion with a new policy that will see passengers who pay the least for their seats being forced to board last. Under the new “group boarding”...
Temptress gets slap on the wrist for swiping watches from wealthy men
A blond femme fatale charged with stealing pricey watches from a string of wealthy men was sentenced Tuesday to five years’ probation for targeting a restaurateur. Alexandra Martinez, 21, dodged...
Divers looking for Lake Van Monster uncover this secret instead
Archaeologists have discovered a castle buried deep beneath Lake Van in Turkey. The lake is the second largest in the Middle East, and it took researchers from Turkey’s Van Yüzüncü...
Family sues over vicious Six Flags attack
An Illinois family is suing Six Flags Great America after they were “viciously” attacked by a group of teens during the park’s annual Fright Fest in September, according to a...
World’s youngest self-made billionaire doesn't know how much he's worth
He's the world’s youngest self-made billionaire, raking in millions from a company you’ve probably never heard of. But don’t expect to see Stripe founder John Collison, 27, in the front...
Klay Thompson is 'NBA player' with scaffolding opinion
https://twitter.com/MP_Trey/status/932810810723794945 Klay Thompson, safety inspector? After several people were hurt on Sunday when scaffolding collapsed in Soho, Fox 5 set off on a man-on-the-street interview. They stumbled upon the NBA’s...
Surging Rangers dealt big blow with Ryan McDonagh injury
Just when the Rangers were starting to find their game, winning seven of their last nine contests, crawling out of that large hole they dug for themselves, comes this: Ryan...
Devastating news for college hoops' missing star
Each of the past two college basketball seasons, the future No. 1 pick in the draft toiled on the fringes of the sport, playing for teams that didn't even make...
The 'impossible' math test that made some students cry
New Zealand’s education minister has launched a probe into an “impossible” math test with questions so hard, they left some students in tears. After taking the National Certificate of Educational...
Rohingya refugees reveal their scars
Since the ethnic violence erupted in late August, thousands of Rohingya have crossed the border each week, often traveling for days and even weeks, trekking through forests and over mountains,...
Atheists sue shelter for using Catholic priest to 'bless' animals
Don’t push your dogma on these pets! A group of atheists is suing a New Jersey animal shelter because it used a Catholic priest to “bless” cats and dogs, a...
Woman arrested for putting tracking device on ex's car
A jealous Florida woman who planted a tracking device on her ex-boyfriend's car has been arrested for stalking, according to a report. Erica Capps, who shares an 18-month-old baby girl...
Colin Kaepernick: My talk with imprisoned Meek Mill
"We’ll continue to fight against the harsh sentencing practices that have affected Meek & millions of other POC for generations," Kaepernick tweeted Monday.
Family gets $900,000 after cops tase 86-year-old man
Albert Chatfield's family is still looking for answers after the 86-year-old was tased by police officers. Allegedly suffering from early symptoms of dementia, the confused man had led police on...
Uber accused of allowing criminals to drive
Uber allowed dozens of drivers with rap sheets to still get behind the wheel, according to Colorado officials, who this week slapped the company with millions of dollars in fines....
Trump pardons Thanksgiving Day turkeys
President Trump pardoned his first turkey Tuesday — but his ducks weren’t in a row! Trump set free a 36-pound gobbler named Wishbone but called it by the wrong name...
Psychiatrist mugged outside posh NYC office
An Upper East Side shrink was mugged at her posh Park Ave. practice by a man who threatened to shoot her, police said. The 69-year-old psychiatrist had just arrived at...
Joe Morgan's insulting letter is the height of hypocrisy
Joe Morgan, who has had no problem championing and being on stage with Pete Rose — violator of the ultimate sin in baseball — authored an email to Hall of...
Man convicted of raping boy after landing in jail with victim 35 years later
A dad-of-four was unmasked as a rapist after finding himself in the same cell as his victim 35 years later after a bust-up with his wife. Gary Mottershead had spent...
Kennedy kid gets off easy after house party arrest
The snooty Kennedy kid who was busted for disorderly conduct along with her dad at a raucous house party in Massachusetts over the summer will dodge the rap if she...
Being expelled for punching coach only start of football player's trouble
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A former Tennessee State player has been charged with aggravated assault with serious bodily injury for punching a coach on the sideline during a game. Latrelle Lee...
Additional remains of slain soldier found in Niger
Additional remains of US Army Sgt. La David Johnson were discovered Nov. 12 at the site in Niger where his body was recovered, ABC News reported Tuesday. Johnson and three...
White House gives few details on Trump's talk with Putin
President Trump spoke for more than an hour by phone Tuesday with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, discussing global hot spots Syria, Iran, North Korea and Ukraine. A day earlier, Putin...
'Drunk' driver narrowly misses cops on highway
A few Texas cops are lucky to be alive after a suspected drunk driver narrowly missed them as they assisted another motorist on a highway last week, police dashcam video...
FCC will vote to repeal net neutrality rules next month
The Federal Communications Commission is moving to ditch so-called net neutrality rules, clearing the way for service providers to charge for higher internet speeds and to slow access to some...
76ers fan survives cancer and inspires others with unbelievable shot
https://twitter.com/NBCSPhilly/status/932773501420707840 Winning a shooting contest just before the buzzer in front of 20,000 fans is impressive, but in comparison to what Mike Shelly’s been through, it’s nothing. The 76ers fan...
CBS, PBS fire Charlie Rose over widespread sex harassment claims
CBS News and PBS have fired Charlie Rose after eight women came forward accusing the veteran TV journalist of sexual harassment. "In light of yesterday’s revelations, PBS has terminated its...
North Koreans begging traveling family members to bring home condoms
North Korea's most desired gift item has been revealed as condoms. Birth control is banned in the country as dictator Kim Jong-un strives to create a bigger population of socialist...
Ray Allen's stalking defense: I was catfished, then terrorized
ORLANDO, Fla. — Retired NBA star Ray Allen said he is a victim of "catfishing," and has asked a court to throw out a case where he is accused of...
Doc Rivers analyzes what's changed for Knicks: 'Beast' and spirit
The difference is like night and day, salt and pepper, Laurence Olivier and Pee-wee Herman. Or in this case, the Knicks offense this season compared to their offense of last...
This kind of friend could trigger your quarter-life crisis
Ever felt like you’re falling behind when all of your friends are winning at life? It’s not exactly jealousy, but it is something. And it doesn’t feel so great. Well,...
Giant snake vomits up impossibly large lizard
Normally, finding a 17-foot python hiding under a house would be bad enough, but things got even creepier for a family in Thailand. After the snake was caught, it vomited...
Samsung accidentally confirms it’s making a Galaxy X
Samsung’s dream is to beat Apple’s iPhone, and that’s why the Galaxy S8’s development codename was “dream.” However, no Galaxy S or Galaxy Note device captured the mind of buyers...
Tribe who shared Thanksgiving with the pilgrims reclaims lost language
MASHPEE, Mass. — The Massachusetts tribe whose ancestors shared a Thanksgiving meal with the Pilgrims nearly 400 years ago is reclaiming its long-lost language, one schoolchild at a time. “Weesowee...
Russian defense spokeswoman looks just like a Bond girl
A stunning brunette has become Russia’s latest military asset after being appointed as the country’s defense spokeswoman. Looking like James Bond girl Vespa Lynd, played by Eva Green in the...
Exercising slower could be the real key to weight loss
When it comes to fitness, most of us have been conditioned to believe workouts need to be tough, fast and grueling to be effective. From F45 circuit sessions to spin...
Model goes to the mall buck naked and barely anyone notices
Can you tell which one of these women is completely naked? Professional body painter Jen Seidel, who goes by the moniker "Jen The Body Painter," spent three hours painting a...
Workers uncover huge concrete swastika in Hamburg
Workers in Hamburg have unearthed a giant concrete swastika while digging up ground to build changing rooms on an athletic field, according to reports. An excavator hit the 13-by-13-foot Nazi...
Ikea renews dresser recall after 8th child dies
NEW YORK — Ikea relaunched a recall of 29 million chests and dressers Tuesday after the death of an eighth child. CEO Lars Petersson said Ikea wants to increase awareness...
Hall of Fame chairman's stunning beg: Keep steroid users out
Joe Morgan wants Hall of Fame voters to just say no to performance-enhancing drugs. The Hall of Fame second baseman, who serves as the Cooperstown shrine’s vice chairman, wrote a...
Apple has been using teen labor to assemble the iPhone X
Apple suppliers in China have been tapping high schoolers to staff their factories in a scramble to meet demand for the iPhone X. Foxconn has brought on 3,000 high-school students...
Man busted with stockpile of weapons after fight with girlfriend
Police found a large cache of guns, ammunition and bullet-proof vests while responding to a report of a domestic dispute in Brooklyn on Monday night, police said. The large arsenal,...
Congressman denies sexual misconduct claims by staffers
Veteran Democratic Rep. John Conyers on Tuesday adamantly denied charges of sexual misconduct lodged by his staff members. The accused horndog — the longest-serving current member of the House —...
Adventurer who disappeared into jungle insists he was never lost
The famed explorer who went missing while searching for an isolated tribe in Papua New Guinea insists he wasn’t lost -- and didn’t need rescuing. Benedict Allen, 57, was reported...
Mom of five's organs are stuck together 'like cement'
A mom of five lives in constant agony due to a condition that means her organs are stuck together "like cement". Samantha Leyland has already lost her right kidney, part...
How Scott Perry immediately changed the Knicks' direction
With the Knicks off to an improbable 9-7 start this Thanksgiving week following their rout of the Clippers, it’s time to offer up thanks to president Steve Mills and GM...
Mom's K-cup-size breasts won't stop growing
An Australian woman who lives with K-cup breasts says she’s so desperate to get a reduction that she’s turned to crowdfunding to pay for the required surgery. Sheridan Larkman’s breasts...
9-year-old boy with cancer dies after thousands of strangers give him early Christmas
PORTLAND, Maine — A 9-year-old Maine boy with cancer has died a week after his wish for a Christmas celebration was fulfilled. Jacob Thompson's family announced on social media that...
Earth's slowing rotation could cause huge earthquakes in 2018
High-budget Hollywood disaster flicks love to make up weird natural phenomena to vaguely explain why a bunch of crazy catastrophes are about to threaten the very existence of mankind, but...
This insane interstellar asteroid is like nothing we've ever seen
This rocks our world. 1I/2017 U1, or "Oumuamua," is the first-ever confirmed interstellar object to visit our solar system – and its strange shape is truly from another galaxy. The...
Zimbabwe's Mugabe finally resigns
Embattled Zimbabwe dictator Robert Mugabe resigned Tuesday, marking an extraordinary end to a brutal reign of nearly four decades, officials said. The 93-year-old African dictator — at first defiantly refusing...
Neiman Marcus is finally posting sales gains again
Neiman Marcus is finally spinning gold out of its threads again. The swanky retailer, which also owns Bergdorf-Goodman, posted its first comparable store sales increase in eight quarters, citing the...
Disgraced 'family values' lawmaker sent d--k pics to male college students
The disgraced Ohio lawmaker who campaigned on "family values" -- and resigned amid a sex scandal-- had a habit of sending explicitly sexual messages to male college students after offering...
Kim Jong Un sparks Olympic panic
Ticket buyers for the upcoming Winter Olympics in South Korea aren’t going for the gold just yet, as “there’s extremely light interest” with the Games just three months away, organizers...
Students blast Steve Martin’s King Tut skit as racist
Comedian Steve Martin’s famous portrayal of King Tut on “Saturday Night Live” has suddenly come under fire by students at an ultra-liberal college in Oregon. Students in a humanities class...
Border Patrol agent's death may have been accident
Investigators are now saying the death of a US Border Patrol agent may have simply been an accident — as union officials and politicians claim the victims were attacked by...
Kristine Leahy: CNN latest to build the LaVar Ball 'monster'
No one is more appalled by CNN's decision to give LaVar Ball airtime than Fox Sports' Kristine Leahy. During Monday's episode of "Speak for Yourself," it was suggested that the...
NFL anthem protester to Trump: Let's talk this 's--t' out
President Trump wants those who protest during the national anthem kicked out of the NFL. Would he kick them out of the White House? Chiefs safety Marcus Peters, who has...
Scientists can't explain this weird feature on Mars
Thanks to the efforts of NASA and various other space agencies from around the world, we’ve learned more about Mars in the past decade or so than scientists ever could...
Mike Francesa takes question about managing Yankees seriously
https://twitter.com/BackAftaThis/status/932776523588947980 Mike Francesa will have some free time coming up, and there is an opening in the Bronx. The departing WFAN host was asked Monday if he could manage the...
Neurologist accused of sexually abusing patients
Seventeen women from New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania are accusing a prominent neurologist of using his sought-after treatments as leverage to extract sexual favors. The women claim that Dr....
US allies in Asia welcome return of North Korea to list of state sponsors of terror
SEOUL -- South Korea and Japan on Tuesday welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s move to put North Korea back on a list of state sponsors of terrorism, saying it will...
Iranian national charged with hacking HBO, swiping 'Game of Thrones' scripts
An ex-military man from Iran hacked HBO to rip off confidential files, including scripts and plot summaries from "Game of Thrones" -- then taunted the company with shameless threats that...
DOJ threatens to sue Harvard over race-based admission practices
The Department of Justice has launched a probe into Harvard University's use of race in admission practices to determine whether the Ivy League school is discriminating against Asian-American students, according...
Maria Sharapova looks completely unrecognizable
Maria Sharapova looked unrecognizable by simply donning a black wig. Sharapova completed her new ensemble with some matching black clothes to give her a goth look. But the makeover won’t...
Senate bill would raise taxes for half of Americans by 2027, study finds
President Donald Trump on Monday promised a tax overhaul by Christmas, even as a nonpartisan tax analysis group said the Senate package would leave half of taxpayers facing higher levies...
Girl Scouts to parents: Don't force your daughter to give hugs this holiday
As the holiday season approaches, the Girl Scouts of America is sending a stern warning to parents: Your daughter doesn’t “owe” anyone in the family a hug. The organization is...
Schizophrenic mom who smothered son gets 18 years
A schizophrenic mom who smothered her 1-year-old son in a Manhattan burger-joint bathroom and then claimed, “The devil made me do it,” was sentenced to 18 years in prison Monday....
Bill Belichick's volcano rant causes Twitter eruption
The Patriots' reign of dominance continued Sunday with their 33-8 victory over the Raiders in Mexico City. But for Bill Belichick, he would prefer to prep for a game in...
Dish Network blacks out CBS stations
CBS’s TV stations were blacked out for Dish Network’s customers over a network carriage deal dispute, the companies said early Tuesday. Dish said in a statement that CBS rejected its...
Russia confirms spike in radioactivity over Ural Mountains
MOSCOW — Russian authorities on Tuesday confirmed reports of a spike in radioactivity in the air over the Ural Mountains while the suspected culprit, a nuclear fuel processing plant, denied...
Lowe's sales get boosted by hurricanes
Lowe’s third-quarter comparable sales topped analysts’ estimates on Tuesday, helped by hurricane-driven demand for its building materials and a push on the volume of business it does with professional contractors....
Pete Carroll's baffling decisions behind Seahawks' debacle
SEATTLE — When it left his foot, Blair Walsh thought his potential tying kick was good and the Seattle Seahawks were headed to overtime with the chance to erase a...
Air China suspends flights between Beijing and North Korea
BEIJING — State-owned airline Air China suspended flights Tuesday between Beijing and North Korea due to a lack of demand, deepening the North's isolation amid mounting U.N. sanctions over its...
The eerie last prison calls with Charles Manson
Two days before his death, Charles Manson professed his “love for all” and offered an apparent message of immortality -- “Gone in the sky the dead but never die.” Manson...
FCC set to scrap net neutrality
Federal regulators reportedly plan to junk net neutrality, the Obama-era safeguard designed to guarantee that all web traffic is treated equally. FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai is expected to announce the...
'CBS This Morning' hosts discuss sickening Charlie Rose allegations
CBS News has suspended Charlie Rose from “CBS This Morning” amid allegations that he sexually harassed eight women. Co-anchor Norah O’Donnell began Tuesday’s program by announcing the suspension in the...
De Blasio admits he should have come clean on NYCHA lead-paint probe
Mayor Bill de Blasio admitted Monday that he should have revealed the Housing Authority’s lead-paint scandal when he learned about it last year — and said at least two kids...
This World War II vet died in a nursing home while the staff laughed
Disturbing footage sheds new light on the death of James Dempsey, a World War II veteran from Woodstock, Georgia, who died at Northeast Atlanta Health and Rehabilitation in 2014. A...
Bank of America plans expansion into HBO building
Bank of America is bullish on New York — and on Sixth Avenue. Bank of America plans to expand from its One Bryant Park Manhattan home into the entire HBO...
New buyer gains steam in race to purchase Two Herald Square
SL Green has taken the pole position in the race to buy Two Herald Square, the valuable but troubled Broadway office/retail building at 34th Street across the street from Macy’s....
Ousted Zimbabwe VP joins calls for Mugabe to resign
HARARE — Ousted Zimbabwean vice president Emmerson Mnangagwa added his voice on Tuesday to those demanding 93-year-old President Mugabe resign, saying he needed to heed the “clarion call” of his...
State Dept. officials accuse Tillerson of breaking federal law
A group of State Department officials accused Secretary of State Tex Tillerson of violating a federal law intended to keep foreign governments from using child soldiers, Reuters reported on Tuesday....
North Korea may test 'array of ballistic missiles' before end of year: S. Korea
South Korean spy agencies fear North Korea may fire an "array of ballistic missiles" before the year's end in a bid to show its strength and deter the United States...
Putin meets with Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad
President Trump spoke with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Tuesday after Syrian strongman Bashar Assad huddled with the Kremlin leader to discuss peace proposals for the war-torn country. The...
Woman confesses to drowning four newborns in concrete
TOKYO — A Japanese woman was arrested Tuesday after police say she confessed to putting four newborns in concrete-filled buckets two decades ago and having been filled with guilt over...
This Caribbean retreat went from party central to a family getaway
This pocket of the Caribbean Sea, tucked between Martinique and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, used to be known for its dazzling, debauched parties. Welcome to St. Lucia. A few...
How rural Iceland became the unlikely star of 'Justice League'
Justice is best served cold. At least, that’s what the cast and crew team of “Justice League” (out now) think. Key scenes in the superhero flick were shot in some...
World's worst mom was son's getaway driver in fast food heist: cops
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Authorities in western New York say a man had his mother serve as his getaway driver while he robbed a fast-food restaurant at gunpoint. Police in...
Beyoncé is the highest-paid woman in music
LOS ANGELES — Beyonce’s hit album “Lemonade” and world tour made her the highest-paid woman in music in 2017, according to an annual Forbes list on Monday, edging out Britain’s...
Convicted killer: Cutting my dreadlocks violates my rights
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The repeated cutting of an imprisoned Ohio killer's dreadlocks violates the inmate's civil rights and impedes his ability to practice his religion, according to a federal lawsuit....
Sick Ntilikina yanks himself out of his worst Knicks game
Knicks rookie Frank Ntilikina’s fourth-quarter benching was more the Frenchman’s call than the coach’s. Feeling flu-like symptoms, Ntilikina had his worst game as a Knick, committing four turnovers with zero...
Veteran camera operator dies on set of Netflix drama
LONDON — A British camera operator has died on the set of the BBC/Netflix miniseries "The Forgiving Earth." Agent Sarah Prince said Monday that Mark Milsome died in Ghana over...
Bill Clinton brings supplies to storm-ravaged Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Former U.S. President Bill Clinton visited Puerto Rico on Monday and met with those left homeless after Hurricane Maria hit the U.S. territory as a...
The perfect Garden storm behind Knicks' success
On full display at Madison Square Garden, all game, all night, were all the elements that have established these Knicks as the city’s most intriguing nightly show. There was Kristaps...
How Kristaps Porzingis outclassed Blake Griffin
The Knicks had just scored with four seconds left in the first half to go up 14 points on the Clippers. So the Clippers inbounded and Blake Griffin raced down...
Top Democratic congressman settled sexual harassment complaint for $27K
Democratic Congressman John Conyers reportedly sexually harassed a female staffer — leading to a wrongful-termination settlement in 2015 that essentially silenced his accuser. Conyers, the longest-serving member of the House...
Jarrett Jack stepped up for Knicks in a surprising way
The same words are used about Jarrett Jack day in, day out, game after game. Leader. He gets the Knicks in the right spots from his point guard position. Mentor....