January 3, 2018
Gang member arrested for killing sheriff's deputy with single punch after car crash
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — A 70-year-old, off-duty sheriff's deputy braked to avoid two dogs and was rear-ended by a driver who then got out and delivered a fatal punch, police...
CBS News fires political director over allegations of 'inappropriate behavior'
The political director of CBS News was fired after the company received allegations that he engaged in "inappropriate behavior" in the past. Steve Chaggaris was canned by the network after...
Disgraced donor failed to deliver on proposed de Blasio-Netanyahu meeting
Mayor Bill de Blasio was duped by disgraced donor Jona Rechnitz into a 2014 meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that never came off, The Post has learned. While...
Lawyers battle over NFL concussion settlement fees
Lawyers representing many former NFL players pushed back hard on Wednesday against a suggestion they cap their total fees at 30 percent when pursuing a payout from the roughly $1...
Hedge fund exec accused of tricking charity so associate could repay loan
A former hedge fund executive lied to a UK charity so an associate could repay part of an $18 million loan owed to the tainted hedgie, according to a 10-count...
Rangers angry after a Winter Classic letdown
It might have been a reason, but the Rangers weren’t using it as an excuse. In the aftermath of their dramatic performance in the outdoor Winter Classic on New Year’s...
NYCHA officials behind 'nefarious' lead paint scheme: suit
City Housing Authority officials engaged in a “nefarious scheme” to exempt apartments from requirements that they be annually inspected for lead paint — even though they can’t confirm those units...
Cop who arrested Port Authority ‘bomber’ honored at State of the State
A Port Authority cop who helped arrest suicide-bomber wannabe Akayed Ullah last month was invited to the State of the State address Wednesday, where he said he was filled with...
Landlord who illegally rented out rooms to pay city $1.2M
The Big Apple won a major victory in its war against illegal hotels. A repeat offender landlord, Salim Assa, who owns four residential buildings in Manhattan — including two located...
Musk pushes Tesla Model 3 production target back — again
It’s still hell on wheels for Tesla. The electric car maker Wednesday pushed back for the second time its goal of producing 5,000 Model 3s a week — igniting talk...
Security flaws put virtually all phones, computers at risk
FRANKFURT/SAN FRANCISCO — Security researchers Wednesday disclosed a set of security flaws that they said could let hackers steal sensitive information from nearly every modern computing device containing chips from...
Transgender woman sues city, claims she was brutally beaten by Rikers guards
A transgender woman is suing the city and Department of Correction officials, claiming that while at Rikers Island, she was beaten so severely by several guards that they broke her...
Which of these asset bubbles will pop first?
There are any number of bubbles in financial assets right now. This seems like a good time to guess which are going to pop first. Here are the candidates: Bonds:...
Nets come up big late, top playoff-caliber Timberwolves
The Timberwolves had been scoring more quick knockouts than vintage Mike Tyson, while the Nets had shown an early glass jaw, giving away games in the first quarter. Even coach...
Weight-loss companies have a new strategy to lure in men
Dieting is so last year. The big US weight-loss companies, smack dab in the middle of their peak season, are pitching a new message this year to prospective customers looking...
McDonald's testing 'Archburger' made with fresh beef
It’s a whole new year, and McDonald’s is already busy making good on a failed menu item. On Jan. 3, Business Insider reported that the fast-food giant is testing a...
These were the most returned gifts of the holidays
While total retail sales this past Christmas were surprisingly strong, not every present unwrapped on the holiday was met with unbridled joy. In fact, some gifts were spectacular only because...
What Rick Nash's demotion means for Rangers' trade plans
Well this sure was a big, fat nothing burger from the Rangers, who never gave themselves much of a chance in what became a 5-2 defeat (bloated by a pair...
Say goodbye to the Boeing 747
After nearly 50 years, the venerable Boeing 747 is being retired in the United States as a commercial airliner. Once hailed as the “Queen of the Skies,” the workhorse has...
Man killed in random subway attack was 'sweetheart' dad of 10
A Staten Island man who was pushed to his death on a Brooklyn subway platform Wednesday was a dad of 10 who had been heading home after arguing with officials...
Legal battle could block Spotify's plan for IPO
Spotify may need to put its hopes of going public on ice. Despite confidentially filing for an initial public offering, the music-streaming service is facing a heap of legal troubles...
Grandfather of teen who gunned down family has 'been through hell'
The grandfather of the 16-year-old boy accused of killing four people, including his parents and sister, at their Jersey Shore home is “devastated” by the New Year’s Eve massacre, a...
Why latest Trump 'bombshells' may be too good to be true
The veteran journalist Michael Wolff set off a bomb yesterday in the middle of Trumpworld when details emerged from his new inside-the-White-House book, “Fire and Fury.” In the Guardian, the...
Taylor Swift books 3rd NY-area concert despite lack of sellouts
Citing “overwhelming demand,” MetLife Stadium announced a third show has been added for Taylor Swift’s “Reputation” tour. The news came a day after The Post reported Swift’s schedule of 33...
Why the young people of Iran are rising up in protest
Roozbeh Mirebrahimi is an Iranian-American journalist living in New York City. He is currently the editor-in-chief of the Persian-language publication Iran in the World. Here, he discusses the recent unrest...
Knicks have a second half to forget in ugly loss to Wizards
WASHINGTON — The collapse started in the final seconds of the first half Wednesday, when the Knicks watched Washington’s John Wall chase down an offensive rebound and hit a tie-breaking...
Inside the depraved world of Silicon Valley tech bros
Clusters of naked bodies writhed in every room of the sumptuous mansion. Some had brought their wives and husbands for the prospect of bedding new flesh together. Most were fueled...
Parents may have planned grisly murder-suicide together
SALT LAKE CITY — A couple who recently moved to Utah from Switzerland may have planned a murder-suicide together that left them and two children dead, according to newly unsealed...
The MTA's new arrival clocks don't really work
A stopped clock is right twice a day. The MTA’s new countdown clocks . . . not so much. Although the transit agency met its New Year’s Day goal of...
It just became a lot easier for Eli Manning to leave Giants
You, Josh Rosen, or you, Sam Darnold, come on down and take a bite of the Big Apple. The news that both hotshot college quarterbacks have decided they will enter...
Ron Baker's courage only cost him one game
WASHINGTON — Ron Baker subscribes to the old-school no-layup, no-dunk rule. It’s why Jeff Hornacek loves him. Baker is now playing while wearing a mask because of it, as that...
Man who used gay dating app to assault, rob men gets 15 years
DALLAS — One of four Texas men accused of using a dating app to assault and rob gay men has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Federal prosecutors say...
Man says airline wrongly banned him for touching crew member
SAN DIEGO — A San Diego man banned from Alaska Airlines for touching a flight attendant says he's a victim of discrimination against men. Mike Timon, angry over his treatment...
Dad of 'Slender Man' attacker says movie is trying to capitalize on tragedy
MADISON, Wis. — Sony Pictures is trying to capitalize on a tragedy by releasing a movie starring horror character Slender Man, according to the father of one of two Wisconsin...
Steve Spagnuolo makes his case for Giants head-coaching job
No introductions were necessary Wednesday when Steve Spagnuolo interviewed for the Giants head-coaching job, a position he held on an interim basis for the final four games this season. Spagnuolo...
In-N-Out adds first new item to menu in more than a decade
It's "not so secret" anymore. In-N-Out Burger, the famed West Coast fast-food chain, has added its first new item to the menu in 15 years. Hot cocoa is hitting the...
LawCash execs showering Schneiderman with campaign contributions
Execs at a Brooklyn-based finance firm that fronts people cash against potential legal settlements have been spreading their own money around in Albany — with state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman...
Craig Sager's daughter rips stepmother as family drama escalates
The Sager family drama over Craig Sr.'s will is only getting uglier on social media. Kacy Sager offered shocking insight into life with her father's second wife, Stacy, after brother...
Man who threatened to kill Trump, attack theater charged
SALT LAKE CITY — A grand jury has charged a Utah man with threatening to kill President Donald Trump during his visit last month to announce changes to two national...
Crafty thieves swipe millions in jewelry from Italian palace
A slick crew of thieves stole millions of dollars’ worth of Indian jewelry in broad daylight from an exhibit at a palace in Venice, Italy. A brooch and a pair...
Giants fans wanting a QB at No. 2 just got some great news
On the day Eli Manning turned 37, two hotshot college quarterbacks Wednesday night announced they will leave school and enter the NFL draft. It is quite likely Josh Rosen of...
Man dies in boating accident after hitting head on bridge
A Florida man died in a "freak accident" on a boat when he hit his head on a bridge and was knocked overboard, according to his family. Scott Keegan's family...
Former Christie 'Bridgegate' lawyers get primo gigs with Trump White House
NEWARK — Both of Republican Gov. Chris Christie's lawyers during the George Washington Bridge lane-closing scandal have now been given key positions under President Donald Trump. The Department of Justice...
Toddler sings moving 'Coco' rendition to late sister
A 4-year-old Texas boy was plucking heartstrings across Twitter this week after his father shared a sweet video of him singing a Disney tune for his late sister at her...
Homeless man charged with killing ex-'60s soul singer
SANTA ANA, Calif. — A homeless man has been charged with killing former 1960s soul singer Betty Jane Willis during an attempted rape. Twenty-two-year-old Rosendo Xo Pec was charged Wednesday...
How 'The Real' has thrived in the dog-eat-dog world of daytime TV
Daytime talk show “The Real” has been renewed for two more seasons, taking it through 2020 — and, perhaps, beyond. “It’s a huge relief because I’ve always considered this ‘The...
Someone stole the world's most expensive bottle of vodka
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Copenhagen police are investigating the theft of a bottle of vodka that is claimed to be the world’s most expensive at $1.3 million. Police investigator Knud Hvass...
Woman accused of pocketing GoFundMe cash meant for slain co-worker's kid
A woman who set up a GoFundMe account for her slain co-worker's 11-year-old daughter ended up pocketing more than $35,000, officials said. Police said a GoFundMe campaign raised about $38,000...
A history lesson on why Yankees might pass on big arm addition
Given that Giancarlo Stanton was a Miami Marlin just one month ago, this might not be the optimal time to argue the Yankees of recent vintage often go quiet when...
How Trump's foreign policy started to sing
In the media’s two warring camps, President Trump is either a new messiah or Satan incarnate. One destructive result is that we see little serious, politics-free analysis of the president’s...
Trump is only telling the truth about MS-13
President Trump is given to lurid rhetoric, and in the MS-13 gang he has finally met a subject beyond his ability to exaggerate. He calls members of the largely Salvadoran...
Trump shuts down voter fraud commission
President Trump signed an executive order Wednesday dissolving his voter fraud commission. “Despite substantial evidence of voter fraud, many states have refused to provide the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election...
Teen found dead had recently obtained restraining order
BOULDER, Colo. — Authorities have released the name of a teenager whose body was found north of Denver. The Boulder Daily Camera reports 19-year-old Natalie Bollinger, of Broomfield, was reported...
MLB champion Astros will visit the White House
The Astros confirmed they have been invited to the White House and will make the trip. The team still is figuring out the details of its visit with President Donald...
The price America pays for out-of-control special prosecutors
Call this the year of the wolf. I’m referring to a warning about special prosecutors and their ability to shake presidential confidence, from the pen of one of our most...
Transit bandit's lawyer only cares about movie deal: prosecutors
The lawyer for New York’s notorious transit bandit talked her client out of sweetheart plea deals so she could make more money off a movie deal about his decades-long habit...
Crack down on New York's legal sharks
Suing New York City for personal injury is such a safe bet that a whole industry has grown to exploit it — and capture the lion’s share of settlements for...
Cuomo's State of the State was all about 2020
Gov. Cuomo’s State of the State Address removed any lingering doubts: His 2020 presidential campaign is on. The gov spent much of his 92-minute speech accusing Washington of an “attack”...
Team Trump finally starts treating Palestinians fairly
In yet another sign that he’s no longer wedded to the failed policies of the past, President Trump just threatened to cut funding to the Palestinians, who are “no longer...
Mother fatally shot at gas station pleads 'Don't let me die'
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A 1-year-old's mother who was fatally shot outside a Florida gas station pleaded "Please don't let me die" to an attendant who came to her aid. The...
Dog that froze to death was likely chained for a month outside
HARTFORD, Conn. — Police are investigating the death of a dog that was chained outside a Connecticut home in the bitter cold and found frozen inside its doghouse on New...
NYC closes schools ahead of 'bomb cyclone'
Warm up those PlayStations! Bracing for heavy snowfall on Thursday, the Department of Education has cancelled school for the city's 1.1 million students. Parents and kids flooded the DOE's Twitter...
Pizza for breakfast is good for you, food expert claims
If you fancy a change from toast or cereal, why not tuck into a pizza for brekkie? It turns out it doesn’t have to be as unhealthy an option as...
Craig Carton is asking pals to vouch for him in court
Former WFAN morning radio host Craig Carton is begging friends and family to submit letters of recommendation on his behalf to the judge overseeing his $5.6M Ponzi scheme case, according...
Nikki Haley's condo at the UN is saving you money
UN Ambassador Nikki Haley has the easiest commute in town. She’s currently renting a condo at 50 United Nations Plaza, which is also apparently saving the US government money. “The...
Waitress who had winning lottery ticket stolen gets free Disneyland trip
A waitress in Arkansas who claimed her co-worker ran off with her half of a $300,000 winning scratch-off ticket just got an equally life-changing gift from a stranger. Leslie Underwood,...
George Washington's purported office sells for $1.6M
An 18th-century stone home along the Hudson — rumored to have been George Washington’s office when his soldiers were guarding ferries around the Palisades cliffs from British troops — has...
'Clueless' Uber driver charged in heist of 23K iPhones acquitted
An Uber driver who was charged with taking part in a bold cargo-truck heist of 23,000 Apple iPhones worth $7 million was acquitted by a Miami federal jury last week....
Phil Jackson scores big with sale of his NYC apartment
The New York Knicks’ former coach and “Zen Master” Phil Jackson — who struck out with “mindfulness” sessions for players like Carmelo Anthony (a little too mellow because he’d be lulled...
Howard Hughes CEO revealed as secret $38M penthouse buyer
As CEO of real estate developer Howard Hughes Corporation, David Weinreb is the public face of the company’s projects, including the ongoing redevelopment of the South Street Seaport. But his...
Powerball jackpot now $460M for nation's 10th largest prize
DES MOINES, Iowa — The estimated Powerball jackpot has climbed to $460 million, making it the nation's 10th largest lottery prize. Players have until Wednesday night to spend $2 for...
Mom charged in starved, beaten girl's death pleads no contest
CINCINNATI — The mother of a 2-year-old Ohio girl who was starved and beaten to death pleaded no contest to murder and child endangering charges on Wednesday. Andrea Bradley, 31,...
Frozen dead sharks keep washing ashore in Cape Cod
WELLFLEET, Mass. — A shark-conservation group says a fourth thresher shark has been found frozen off the coast of Cape Cod. Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Program Director Michelle Wcisel tells...
Mom admits to killing daughter in chilling video
An Ohio mom admitted to fatally beating her daughter in a video released by police. Ming Ming Chen, 30, owned up to slaying the 5-year-old girl and hiding the child’s...
Liberal Super PAC has Cuomo in its sights
A new liberal Super PAC is targeting Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a TV ad alleging that he is overseeing rampant political corruption in state government. The Enough is Enough organization...
Eli Apple's mom says she'll sue over media's 'awful lies'
Eli Apple's mother is ready to fight back. Annie Apple was the main subject of a lengthy NJ.com story about the tumultuous season her son has had with the Giants....
Here's what 'bomb cyclone' actually means
Bombo ... what? The “bomb cyclone” about to wallop the East Coast has been referred to as a bombogenesis by meteorologists — leaving many scratching their heads. The term dates...
Man arrested for booby-trapping home to electrocute pregnant wife
A Florida man was charged after he booby-trapped his home in an attempt to electrocute his pregnant wife who recently filed for divorce, according to authorities. In a deranged plot,...
Bayer CEO is auctioning assets to clear Monsanto deal
Bayer CEO Werner Baumann has begun to market US assets owned by the German conglomerate in order to win clearance for its $66 billion merger with Monsanto, The Post has...
Mom arrested after dead baby found with umbilical cord attached
A 23-year-old woman faces charges after authorities reportedly found a lifeless newborn in a backyard with its umbilical cord still attached. Camille Wasinger-Konrad was arrested on first-degree murder charges following...
What you need to do to lose weight — and keep it off
Liz Josefsberg’s “Target 100” plan featured in The Post this week is one of the most straight-forward weight-loss strategies ever devised. The South Orange, NJ, dieting expert, who herself dropped...
Mom of woman found dead plans lawsuit against city
The mother of a woman who was found strangled to death in her Brooklyn home after cops blew off a 911 call to check on her is planning to sue...
The LaVar Ball show arrives in Lithuania — to absolute mayhem
The Balls walked off the airplane in Lithuania on Wednesday to royal treatment. LaVar Ball and his basketball-playing sons, LiAngelo and LaMelo, were greeted with a live rendition of "Welcome...
Undefeated school says screw football playoff, declares itself champs
According to Central Florida, the national championship already has been decided, and surprise, the winner is Central Florida. The Knights, who beat Auburn in the Peach Bowl to finish off...
Teacher caught masturbating at school butchered his family
Devil dad Alan Hawe butchered his entire family after he was caught pleasuring himself at the school where he worked while accessing pornography. Hawe, 40, killed his wife Clodagh, who was...
Blizzard warning issued for suburbs as 'bomb cyclone' closes in
A blizzard warning has been issued for Suffolk County and the Jersey Shore ahead of the “bomb cyclone” about to wallop the region. The Suffolk County warning will be in...
Man mistakes glue for eye drops, extreme pain ensues
A man accidentally glued his eye shut after mistaking nail glue for his eye drops. The 64-year-old immediately rinsed his eye under running water but two hours later the pain...
New York could restructure tax code to dodge effects of new tax law
The state may lower income taxes and instead find revenue elsewhere in an effort to sidestep portions of the new federal Republican tax law seen as disproportionately costly to New...
White House: Trump's 'nuclear button' taunt was for US safety
The White House on Wednesday defended President Trump's tweet that he had a "bigger & more powerful" nuclear button than North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un by saying the commander-in-chief...
Thief caught on tape casually looting church
Surveillance video released by NYPD cops Wednesday shows a sluggish thief looting religious items from a Manhattan church. The crook was caught on camera shuffling around St Francis Church on...
Sanders: Bannon's claims are 'utterly ridiculous'
White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders called "utterly ridiculous" former chief strategist Steve Bannon's claim that President Trump's son's meeting with Russians during the 2016 campaign was "treasonous." "I...
Giants officially add rival's coach to list of coaching interviews
The Giants have gotten around to adding another potential head coach to their list of candidates. They have asked for permission to interview Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz, ESPN reported,...
Cuomo jabs de Blasio over Rikers Island during speech
Gov. Cuomo took a dig at Mayor de Blasio over Rikers Island during his State of the State address as he recognized Akeem Browder, the former de Blasio challenger whose...
Your resolution is way too hard — but these hacks will make it easier
A New Year’s resolution is a lot of pressure — but not if you take it day by day. “Big goals only reach fruition when they’re broken down into smaller...
Man killed after teen's surprise attack knocks him onto subway tracks
A teen who'd been "talking about the devil" at high school on Wednesday later sucker-punched a man on a Downtown Brooklyn subway station platform -- causing him to fall on...
Time Inc. sells Essence to black skin-care mogul
Essence magazine is returning to full black ownership for the first time this century. Time Inc. has sold Essence Communications Group — which includes the 48-year-old magazine aimed at African-American...
Man told to stop giving freezing homeless people a place to stay
A suburban Chicago man has been told to stop the “slumber parties” he hosts in a basement for freezing homeless people — or the home will be condemned. “I would...
Rangers already benefiting from Vigneault favorite's quick return
It seems that in absence, Alain Vigneault's heart grew fonder. The Rangers coach’s love for winger Jesper Fast somehow found a way to increase during his three-game absence because of...
Cespedes trade? Carlos Gonzalez flier? How to fix Mets on tight budget
This is the puzzle: Take the Mets’ current hole-filled roster, thin farm system and – perhaps most vital – just $10 million more to spend and create a contender. You...
Manafort is suing Mueller, Justice Department
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman is suing special counsel Robert Mueller and the Justice Department. Paul Manafort alleges in the lawsuit that Mueller exceeded his authority by...
Iranians hate their foreign policy and other comments
Foreign desk: Tehran’s Foreign Policy Riles Iranians Iran’s leaders “are seemingly riding high,” says Dennis Ross at Foreign Policy, having secured Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime and with Hezbollah enjoying...
Fire breaks out at Clintons' home
A small fire broke out in Bill and Hillary Clinton's home in Chappaqua on Wednesday, according to officials. Scanner reports said the blaze was reported in a bedroom, but it's...
Corey Johnson voted new NYC council speaker
The City Council anointed Councilman Corey Johnson its first HIV-positive Speaker by an overwhelmingly majority at its annual kick-off meeting Wednesday – ushering in a new and possibly more contentious...
Millennials are total perfectionists, scientists say
Millennials can’t catch a break. Today’s young adults are measurably harder on themselves — and on others — than members of previous generations, according to a study published in the...
White House calls book on Team Trump 'trashy tabloid fiction'
The Trump White House on Wednesday called a new book that contains blistering criticism of the president and his family "trashy tabloid fiction." "This book is filled with false and...
Freak bonfire accident leaves teen 95 percent burned
A South Florida teenager is fighting for her life after suffering third-degree burns to over 95 percent of her body during a New Year’s Eve bonfire. Layne Chesney, 14, was...
Turkish banker convicted for helping Iran evade US sanctions
The Turkish banker on trial for helping Iran get around U.S. economic sanctions has been convicted on five of the six charges he faced in Manhattan federal court. The jury,...
Trump picks Preet Bharara's replacement
President Trump will nominate a law partner of former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani as Manhattan's next top federal prosecutor, The Post has learned. Geoffrey Berman was appointed Wednesday afternoon as interim...
Kyrie Irving: I bolted LeBron so I wouldn't be left
It’s been nearly five months since the trade went down, but all of the feelings are coming back again as Kyrie Irving and LeBron James prepare to square off against...
Genital photos, coverups and ‘the predator’: Accuser pans Rich Rodriguez
Rich Rodriguez's tenure as Arizona football coach sounds like an outdated movie about a fraternity house, at least according to the details in his accuser's $7.5 million notice of claim....
These glitzy sneakers cost a whopping $6.5K
Oh, you thought 2017’s fashion trends were crazy? Welcome to 2018; these crystal-embellished Nike Air Jordans cost $6,500. Artist Daniel Jacob is the master bedazzler behind these glittery kicks, dubbed...
9-year-old Eagles fan with a rare genetic disorder gets the call of a lifetime
A young Philadelphia Eagles fan, who suffers from Schwartz-Jampel syndrome, cried tears of joy after receiving a FaceTime call from his favorite NFL team. Head coach Doug Pederson, along with...
Judge destroys creep who made lover walk streets naked
An irate Manhattan judge on Wednesday threw the book at the abusive jerk who forced the mother of his child to walk naked through the winter streets of Harlem for...
Suspect arrested in deadly Union Square hit-and-run
Police have made an arrest in the hit-and-run that killed a chef in lower Manhattan. Xavier Ward, 23, turned himself in to authorities Tuesday for fatally running over 34-year-old Adrian...
Good-sport dad does his best Beyoncé for his daughters
How far will a dad go to please his kids? This one channeled his inner "Single Lady."
Landon Collins blames an entire unit for Giants' disaster
Landon Collins didn’t go as far as calling anybody a cancer in his latest ESPN interview, but the Giants safety did throw his offensive line under the bus and offered...
Knicks have less-is-more plan to fix Kristaps Porzingis
WASHINGTON — Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek suggested the Knicks may think about getting the ball to Kristaps Porzingis ... less. After calling the offense “stagnant" following Tuesday’s 100-91 loss to...
Trump's bizarre hairdo finally explained
President Trump's bizarre hairdo is the result of scalp-reduction surgery, careful styling held in place by strong hairspray — and too much cheap dye, according to a new book. Daughter...
Ivanka wants to be the first female president
Ivanka Trump wants to be American's first female president, according to a new book. Ivanka and husband Jared Kushner agreed to join her father's administration -- against the advice of...
Navy medic with handgun stash in car arrested near Times Square
A Navy combat medic was arrested when cops pulled him over in Manhattan Tuesday and found a small cache of weapons in his car, officials said. Tennessee resident Jon Doliana,...
Polar bear born in the UK for first time in 25 years
A polar bear has been born in the UK for the first time in 25 years. Staff at the Highland Wildlife Park at Kincraig in Strathspey and Badenoch estimate that...
Couple says bad food wasn't all that ruined their vegan wedding
A newlywed couple is suing the vendors they claim ruined their surprise vegan wedding reception by revealing to guests that they were eating an “entirely plant-based meal,” according to a...
Woman diagnosed with Crohn's disease actually had ketchup packets in her intestine
A woman who thought she had been plagued by a severe bowel disease for six years found out the real source of her pain was the remnants of Heinz ketchup...
Florida capital sees first snowfall in almost three decades
The Sunshine State’s capital saw the first significant snowfall in almost three decades Wednesday, meteorologists said. “Rare sight: it’s snowing in Tallahassee FL for the 1st time in 28 years,”...
Jon Gruden mocks Stephen A. and ESPN report on his way out
It's a good thing Jon Gruden doesn't have to co-exist with his colleagues much longer. The analyst joined "Golic & Wingo" on Wednesday morning and further confirmed his interest in...
An inside look at what pure Bills joy looks like
John Murphy has been in hundreds of locker rooms in his career, and long ago he learned a simple, abiding truth about professional athletes: They don’t care the way fans...
Trump says Bannon 'lost his mind' for accusing Don Jr. of treason
President Trump blasted former White House strategist Steve Bannon after Bannon called Donald Trump Jr.'s meeting with a group of Russians "treasonous," saying that when "he was fired, he not only...
Trump eats McDonald's so he won't get poisoned: book
President Trump doesn't just eschew the White House's gourmet kitchen for McDonald's because he prefers fast food -- he's also paranoid about being poisoned, according to a new book. "[Trump]...
Namesake grandson of Osama bin Laden is dead
Osama bin Laden has died – this time the grandson and namesake of the notorious 9/11 mastermind, according to a report. Little Osama was being hailed for his “martyrdom” by...
Disney princes are sexual predators, professor claims
Prince Charming may not be so charming after all. Disney’s fairytale princes are sexual predators, according to a Japanese gender studies and sociology professor. Kazue Muta, an Osaka University professor...
Airlines may take away one of the only good things about flying
One of the only things to look forward to about flying is getting to binge-watch TV shows and movies. But the way we’re entertained in the air could be about...
Nearly half of women have experienced 'period shaming'
Menstruation is one of the most natural functions in the world. It is a mark of femininity and fertility, and a huge part of life for most women. Yet, for...
How to trick yourself into keeping New Year's resolutions
Americans are trying to better themselves. Again. But why do people often fail to follow through with their resolutions? Pick something that brings you instant gratification. The more immediately joy...
Judge OKs sale of huge housing complex part-owned by Trump
A judge has given a green light to the $905 million sale of the massive Starrett City housing complex in Brooklyn that is part-owned by President Trump after overruling objections...
Unruly passenger escapes delayed flight via emergency exit
A Ryanair passenger was so fed up waiting to get off the plane in Spain that he decided to wing it – by forcing his way out of the emergency...
Anti-Trump financier sells Trump Palace penthouse for half price
Former Goldman Sachs partner Laurence Weiss has finally found a buyer for his Trump Palace penthouse at 200 E 69th St., according to city property records. The four-bedroom unit (along...
Cure for blindness available -- for $850,000
A first-of-its kind genetic treatment for blindness will cost $850,000, less than the $1 million price tag that had been expected, but it's still among the most expensive genetic therapies...
Spotify makes 'confidential' filing for an IPO this spring
Spotify has filed confidentially for an initial public offering with the US Securities and Exchange Commission and is moving ahead with a direct listing in the first half of the...
People, it's cold outside — put on some damn socks
You don’t have to be Al Roker to know it’s oppressively cold out there. As I walk down the street, I see you all have been doing a bang-up job...
Silicon Valley loves 'raw water' that will make you sick
In case you haven’t noticed, Silicon Valley is obsessed with health, or at least the appearance of health. You can see evidence of it just about everywhere, including internet-connected juicers and...
Prostitute has baby and is back on the street ‘within half an hour’
A prostitute went back to work the streets just 30 minutes after she gave birth because she was so desperate for money, according to a social worker. Police community support...
Bad Yelp reviews may have fueled fatal restaurant shooting
Poor Yelp reviews may have prompted a Connecticut man to shoot his co-worker at a fried chicken restaurant, according to a new report. Cops arrested James Goolsby on Tuesday and...
Ex-teacher accused of attacking wife, sexually assaulting student faces life in prison
A former middle school teacher accused of stabbing his wife and sexually assaulting a student for more than a year is facing up to life in prison after entering pleas...
Young male migrants fuel rise in violence in Germany, study says
BERLIN — The recent influx of mostly young, male migrants into Germany has led to an increase in violent crime in the country, according to a government-funded study published Wednesday....
Derek Jeter's Marlins plan leaks, and it makes no sense
First: Make your team unwatchable. Second: See an immediate boost in ticket sales with this eye-sore squad. Third: Convince your TV network it should pay more for a team no...
Doug Jones and Tina Smith sworn in as senators
Doug Jones, the first Alabama Democrat to be elected to the Senate in 25 years, was sworn in on Wednesday by Vice President Mike Pence. Jones, 63, was voted in...
China is planning to go to the dark side of the moon
This year, China plans to boldly go where no superpower has gone before — the far side of the moon. In a bid to become the new world leader in...
Blood delivered by drone is saving lives in Rwanda
Drones might be causing privacy concerns in the United States and Europe, but in the East African country of Rwanda, they are a welcome sight in the skies. Through a...
Tom Brady endorses 'incredible' Giants coaching candidate
Josh McDaniels has at least one big fan in his corner as he prepares to interview for the Giants’ head coaching position on Friday. Tom Brady, who has played 14...
My husband has Alzheimer's and I cheated on him
Is infidelity always morally wrong? For one wife in Kentucky, having an affair after her husband of more than two decades was stricken with Alzheimer's disease was the right choice....
Firm behind Trump dossier accuses Congress of 'conspiracy theories'
The founders of GPS Fusion, the research firm responsible for a dossier that contains salacious details about President Trump, defended themselves against Republicans and right-leaning news media spreading "mendacious conspiracy...
Olympic cycling star horrifically injured in car crash
Australian double-Olympian cycling star Caroline Buchanan has shared shocking photos and videos of her recovery from a life-threatening car crash. The 27-year-old suffered a broken nose and sternum and a...
Showtime renews 'The Circus' with Mark Halperin replacement
Showtime has renewed political docu-series “The Circus” for a third year, with CBS News anchor Alex Wagner stepping in as co-host to replace Mark Halperin, who was axed from the...
Owner of NYC's iconic Strand Books dies at 89
Fred Bass, the owner of the East Village's iconic Strand Books, died early Wednesday morning, according to a store spokeswoman. He was 89. The cause of death was congestive heart...
It's officially freezing in every state in the US
At least one place in every state reached below freezing yesterday and the mercury was expected to drop again nationwide Wednesday, meteorologists said. “At least one spot in every state...
Toddler crushed to death by suicidal man falling from building
A toddler was killed in Ukraine when a suicidal man jumped from the eighth floor of an apartment building and landed on the young boy. Paramedics tried to save the...
How Eagles and a dog made Christmas wish come true for sick boy
The Eagles gifted their fans a playoff berth long before the holidays, but they made a Christmas wish come true for one special 10-year-old fan, with the help of a...
ESPN is angling for a comeback on the web
Cord-cutting has been brutal for ESPN, but the struggling sports network is poised to make a comeback — this time on the web. ESPN — which has lost 13 million...
Man killed mom, daughter over girl's 'bad attitude': police
A man who recently moved in with a Florida woman and her 11-year-old daughter after a stint behind bars is accused of killing them both because of the girl's "bad...
Huge pileup leaves one dead, several injured
One person was killed and about a dozen injured when about 75 vehicles crashed during snow squalls on the New York State Thruway east of Buffalo, officials said. The massive...
'Bomb cyclone' is about to make your life a frozen hell
The Big Apple is about to be hit with a bombogenesis. The fancy name for a winter hurricane — also known as a "bomb cyclone" — will make the recent...
Car full of fireworks ends up being a real blast
A New Year's Eve celebration in Texas took an explosive turn when a car trunk full of fireworks exploded. A live firework reportedly landed in the car, setting off the...
Iceland makes it illegal to pay women less than men
Iceland on Monday became the first country in the world to force employers to pay workers the same rate — regardless of gender, sexuality or ethnicity. A law that went...
Wife blames trauma for assault charges against former Taliban hostage
The wife of the former Taliban hostage accused of sexual assault and forcible confinement said the “strain and trauma” he endured during nearly five years of captivity are to blame,...
Isaiah Thomas solves plenty of Cavs' problems, but not biggest one
He’s back. After missing the first 36 games of the season with a hip injury, Cavaliers guard Isaiah Thomas returned to the court Tuesday, logging 19 minutes and posting 17...
Off-duty NYPD cop accused of beating driver with handcuffs
An off-duty NYPD cop -- with the emergency lights and sirens on his personal SUV blaring -- rear-ended a driver in Brooklyn before beating the man in the face with...
Amazon and Google are losing money in a speaker price war
Amazon and Google both discounted their home speakers so deeply over the holidays that they likely lost a few dollars per unit — a troubling sign for Apple as...
Palestinians accuse Trump of 'blackmail' after threat to withhold aid
Palestinians on Wednesday condemned as blackmail President Trump’s threat to withhold aid payments to the Palestinian Authority over what he called its unwillingness to talk peace with Israel. The president...
Newspaper exec accused of spanking female reporters for being 'bad girls'
ANNISTON, Ala. — The chairman of a company that publishes six newspapers in Alabama has been accused of assaulting female employees by spanking them while he was a newsroom executive...
Teen accused of killing her New Year's Eve date in botched gun theft
A Texas teen is accused of killing her New Year’s Eve date after a plot to steal his guns went wrong. Yvonne Raquel Ramirez, 19, of Baytown, is facing murder...
Why Jordan Spieth nearly delayed marriage proposal
https://twitter.com/GolfDigest/status/945318100387246082 Jordan Spieth's holiday engagement to longtime girlfriend Annie Verret also included a Plan B. Confirming the exciting news Tuesday to the Associated Press, the 24-year-old golfer revealed he considered...
Trump tweets support for anti-government protesters in Iran
President Trump continued to encourage anti-government protesters in Iran, writing on Twitter Wednesday that they will see "great support" from the United States "at the appropriate time!" "Such respect for...
'Soulless home wrecker': Craig Sager family drama erupts over will
The late Craig Sager was an open book on his broadcasting career and battle with leukemia, but as some surviving family members revealed Tuesday, family tension was long kept beneath...
Steelers coach injured in wife's New Year's Eve bar fight
Todd Haley isn't even safe in Pittsburgh. The Steelers offensive coordinator hurt his hip getting shoved to the ground outside a Pittsburgh bar on New Year's Eve -- after he...
Bannon: Trump Jr. meeting with Russians was 'treasonous'
Former White House strategist Steve Bannon called a meeting between President Trump's son Donald Jr. and a group of Russians "treasonous" and "unpatriotic," according to a report Wednesday. After reports...
Pro-regime, anti-American rallies pop up across Iran
Tens of thousands of people held pro-government rallies across Iran on Wednesday, with some shouting "Death to American mercenaries" in an apparent move by the country's ruling mullahs to blunt...
Gunman who killed deputy fled mental ward: VA document
DENVER — The gunman who killed a Colorado sheriff’s deputy escaped from the mental health ward of a VA hospital in Wyoming in 2014 but was located and returned, according...
US airstrike in Somalia destroys vehicle carrying explosives
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The U.S. military says it has carried out a drone strike in Somalia that killed two al-Shabab extremists and destroyed a vehicle carrying explosives, “preventing it from...
Homeless man hailed as Manchester hero admits stealing from victims
A homeless man hailed as a hero after the Manchester terror blast admitted stealing from the victims Wednesday, according to a new report. Chris Parker owned up to stealing a...
Coast Guard rescues boy with signs of appendicitis on cruise
MIAMI — The United States Coast Guard rescued a 12-year-old Canadian boy who was suffering from symptoms of appendicitis while on a cruise ship. Coast Guard officials said in a...
Man shot in the chest outside strip club
A 23-year-old man was shot in the chest outside a notorious strip club on Staten Island early Wednesday, authorities said. The man was shot about 4 a.m. during a confrontation...
This 89-year-old man was saved from death in a sinking car
When an 89-year-old man in Panama City, Florida, drove off the side of a marina, Coast Guard members on a nearby patrol boat sprang into action. The fast-acting crew smashed...
Thomas S. Monson, president of Mormon church, dies at 90
SALT LAKE CITY — Thomas S. Monson, the 16th president of the Mormon church, has died after overseeing the religion for nine years. He was 90. Monson died Tuesday night...
Toddler dies after dad crashes while street racing
CINCINNATI — Police say a 4-year-old girl has died of injuries suffered in a New Year's Day street racing crash in Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Police Department says the girl died...
Police chief's daughter facing felony heroin charges
BERLIN, N.H. — The daughter of a New Hampshire police chief has been charged with possessing and selling heroin. Berlin Police Chief Peter Morency says he is devastated by the...
Bar brawl leaves 7 stabbed, woman with head injury
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Police in New York say seven men were stabbed and a woman was hit in the head with a beer bottle during a bar fight. WSTM-TV reports...
How one hire made icons of Giants past believe again
Dave Gettleman is not a cockroach. And the Giants will be better because of it. “I really like Dave,’’ Shaun O’Hara, the starting center on the Giants’ Super Bowl XLII...
Here’s how long it will take Americans to pay off their Christmas debt
In the days after Christmas, Americans can be found taking down the tree, cleaning up wrapping paper, and perhaps surveying the financial wreckage of another holiday season. Shoppers in the...
Saban will try to squash another pupil, and other CFP storylines
Georgia and Alabama will meet Monday night in Atlanta at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the national championship. The only venue more fitting would have been a Waffle House. After No. 3...
Alabama's unsung hero thrives despite insane pressure
The headlines belonged to Da’Ron Payne, Nick Saban and the Alabama defense. Everyone wanted to talk about this signature performance by the Crimson Tide when they didn’t have the ball,...
Depleted St. John's could have a key weapon back for Creighton
Chris Mullin doesn’t like to look back or ahead. His focus is always on the present. So, while the 0-2 start in Big East play may be disappointing, the St....
Devils can't snap St. Louis hex, fall in shootout
ST. LOUIS — Carter Hutton felt relaxed and in control. The Blues goalie stopped 24 shots through overtime and both attempts he faced in the shootout to help St. Louis...
Teen found shot in the head after crashing car into house
CASSELBERRY, Fla. — Police in Florida say a teenager was found dead of a gunshot wound to his head after the car he was driving crashed into a house. The...
Red Bulls trade captain for two intriguing young talents
For the second straight year the Red Bulls traded away their team captain. After dealing Dax McCarty last offseason, they shipped Sacha Kljestan and $150,00 of targeted allocation money to...
Manu Ginobili conjured some magic for his Garden-invading fans
San Antonio’s Manu Ginobili expected it. His phone was exploding with text messages. “I saw it coming before the game. When I started getting texts saying, ‘Listen my doctor is...
North Korea says it'll reopen cross-border communications with South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea announced Wednesday that it will reopen a cross-border communication channel with South Korea, officials in Seoul said, another sign of easing animosity between the...
Frank Ntilikina moved by praise from his idol's head coach
The Knicks didn’t come close to winning this past Thursday in San Antonio, but Spurs coach Gregg Popovich did notice one thing: Phil Jackson drafted a good one at point...
Woman shot while streaming argument on Facebook Live
CHICAGO — Chicago police say a 27-year-old woman was wounded in a shooting that occurred while she was streaming on Facebook Live. The Chicago Tribune reports the shooting happened Tuesday...
How Enes Kanter surprised Kristaps Porzingis after joining the Knicks
Kristaps Porzingis saw Knicks teammate Enes Kanter as an opponent through two NBA seasons, played against him in Europe during summer months. So he knew Kanter’s game pretty well. But...
Michele Bachmann mulls running for Al Franken's Senate seat
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Michele Bachmann, the deeply conservative former congresswoman and one-time presidential contender, said she is considering running for Al Franken's former Senate seat in Minnesota. Bachmann recently...
Michael Beasley couldn't rescue the Knicks
You barely break 90 points. You just nudge over 40 percent shooting for the game. You normally don’t have anyone to be considered an offensive standout. But the .402-shooting, 100-91-losing...
Child confined to closet tests positive for meth, says rats are his friends: attorney
HOUSTON — A 4-year-old boy who authorities believe was living in a closet at a Houston-area home has tested positive for methamphetamine exposure and told investigators "his friends" were rats...
Startup targeting online shopping returns moves into old Radio City ticket booth
A small but storied sliver of retail space under Rockefeller Center will get a new life on Wednesday after being shuttered for nearly a half-century. A former Radio City Music...