August 3, 2018
Several sites under consideration for new jail in Lower Manhattan
It’s the ultimate gated community. Early deliberations over a new jail site in lower Manhattan include an option to empty the notorious Tombs and convert portions into affordable housing or...
Yankees' only real chance now is to beat up on the bad teams
BOSTON — Luis Severino was strafed for three runs and dispensed 33 pitches in the first inning and was still around in the bottom of the sixth. This is what...
Brooklyn teen in critical condition after he's hit by SUV
A 13-year-old boy is clinging to life after he was hit by an SUV Friday night near a Brooklyn playground, authorities said. The teen was struck by a white 2006...
Joe Tsai and the Nets are already making moves in China
The Brooklyn Nets season doesn’t tip off for another two months, but the team may have already discovered its MVE — Most Valuable Executive. Joe Tsai, who in April bought...
City won't provide lawyer to firefighter being sued by colleague
The city won’t provide a lawyer to an FDNY lieutenant being sued by one of his own men for calling the cops on him when he allegedly threatened to shoot...
MoviePass parent company's stock tanks as reverse-split backfires
Sometimes the sequel is a whole lot worse than the original. MoviePass parent company Helios and Matheson learned that the hard way after its stock sank to 7 cents a...
Man arrested for setting blaze at Staten Island gas station
A man caught on video nearly setting himself on fire after he sparked a blaze at a Staten Island gas station was arrested, cops said Friday. Fakrol Islam, 26, was...
Johnny Manziel's first CFL start was a disaster
MONTREAL — Johnny Interception? Johnny Manziel threw an interception — and made a tackle — on his second play in the Canadian Football League. It didn’t get much better after...
Ex-NOW head claims she was ousted for endorsing Cuomo rival
The former head of NOW’s New York state chapter claims Gov. Cuomo’s team made sure she was ousted after the women’s-rights group endorsed Cuomo’s Democratic rival in 2014. Zenaida Mendez...
NYPD shuts down major underground gambling, drug ring
The NYPD hit a royal flush on Friday -- busting 32 people in four different states for allegedly participating in a large-scale drug and gambling ring disguised as a "poker...
Shocking video shows cop shoot romantic rival in the face
Surveillance footage obtained by The Post shows the moment an off-duty NYPD sergeant shoots a Brooklyn man with whom he’d been feuding over a woman. The nearly minute-long clip begins...
To fight NYC traffic, we need congestion pricing — not a cap on Uber
Anyone who’s been living or working in New York for a while knows congestion has gotten exponentially worse. Sitting in traffic on the way to a meeting or dinner gives...
Mets waste Jacob deGrom start and it's getting ridiculous now
If you think you’ve heard all this before, you have. Lots. Jacob deGrom started for the Mets on Friday and their offense was comatose. Again. Unless you consider two hits,...
Yankees can't dig out of early hole as East starts to slip away
BOSTON — The door to Aaron Boone’s cramped and suffocating office swung open, and beyond the stale air, the Fenway Park sound system blared Three Dog Night’s “Joy To The...
How liberals turned against free speech
Why is it considered “liberal” to compel others to say or fund things they don’t believe? That’s a question raised by three Supreme Court decisions this year. And it’s a...
Rezoning to meet NYC's needs shouldn't require bribes
Good news: Two key City Council committees this week finally approved a long-overdue major rezoning of a large part of Inwood at Manhattan’s northern tip. Bad news: Activists opposed to...
Venezuela is doubling down on the poison that's killing it
It only took a projected inflation rate of 1 million percent for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to (sort of) admit that socialism is a recipe for failure. Amid frequent power...
'Pretty Woman' heads to Broadway — still sugar-coating ugly truths
"Pretty Woman: The Musical,” an adaptation of the 1990 blockbuster film with Julia Roberts about a gorgeous, young prostitute and a handsome, taciturn billionaire who fall in love, is set...
Yankees can take solace in other juggernauts' postseason failures
BOSTON — The more time goes on — and it’s been 20 years now — the more remarkable the accomplishments of the 1998 Yankees become. It is one thing to...
Is Trump trying to throw the midterms, and other commentary
Political scribe: Is Trump Trying To Throw the Midterms? Even as long-held political truths “are being knocked off their pedestals faster than Confederate statues,” says Roll Call’s Walter Shapiro, you’d...
Cuomo's taxpayer-paid campaign ads
No tactic is too low for Gov. Cuomo as he seeks re-election. The latest: His minions stuck a plug for him into state-issued voter-registration notices. It’s no high crime, but...
Truck carrying cars slams into scaffold in Midtown
A car carrier truck hauling at least three autos slammed into a scaffold Friday afternoon in Midtown, sending a pedestrian to the hospital, authorities said. The truck apparently struck a...
Trump's voting commission did not find voter fraud: ex-member
The commission established by President Trump to investigate his allegations of widespread voter fraud in the 2016 election found no evidence to substantiate the claims, a member of the now-disbanded...
Alex Cora ejected as Yankees-Red Sox fireworks start early
BOSTON — It didn’t take long for the fireworks to start at Fenway Park on Friday. After Brett Gardner was plunked on an 0-2 pitch by Rick Porcello to lead...
De Blasio's New Orleans trip billed mostly to taxpayers
Mayor de Blasio jetted off to New Orleans Friday for a three-day trip that will cost about $7,000 -- but aides said the mayor's new PAC would pick up a...
Cuomo admin slashed majority of health insurer rate hike requests
In an election year move, the Cuomo administration slashed the rate increase requests sought by insurers selling ObamaCare policies by nearly two-thirds. The Department of Financial Services granted an 8.6...
Jumaane Williams takes stand at trial for blocking activist's ambulance
City Councilman Jumaane Williams took the stand at his civil disobedience trial Friday and said he blocked an ambulance carrying his friend who was just ordered deported because, “You got...
Manafort lied on his taxes to get $500K reduction: accountant
ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- After Paul Manafort’s political consulting work in the Ukraine dried up in 2015 he signed a forged loan document that saved him $500,000 in tax payments and...
Melania Trump's top policy aide reportedly leaves White House
Melania Trump’s top policy aide has reportedly left her high-profile gig after serving in the White House for six months. Reagan Hedlund, who helped launch the first lady’s “Be Best”...
Bin Laden's mom says he was a good boy who fell prey to 'a cult'
A mother’s love really is unconditional. Osama Bin Laden’s mom says her ruthless terrorist son was a good boy who fell prey to “a cult” — and shouldn't be blamed...
Kushner Companies unloads 666 Fifth Ave. to Brookfield
Kushner Cos. has ceded complete control of the office portion of 666 Fifth Ave. to a Brookfield fund through a 99-year lease. No pricing was available, but the rent was...
Next Jets test will put all eyes on 'progressing' Sam Darnold
The next step in Sam Darnold’s introduction to professional football will be returning to a college campus. Darnold and the Jets will practice under the lights Saturday night at Rutgers...
Wyatt Russell: Being Hollywood royalty helps less than you think
At first blush, “Lodge 49” plays like a small-screen version of dude comedy “The Big Lebowski” — but bearded star Wyatt Russell says that’s just because of his appearance on...
The crazy thing women are injecting to look younger
Executive coach Pamela Prather teaches her clients to project an air of confidence, working with them on everything from breath and vocal range to body language. But recently she began...
How NYC's most iconic movie settings have changed in the past 30 years
If you ever wondered what New York City looked like in 1988, see the movie. Make that movies. Five beloved films shot in this city are turning 30 this year....
Las Vegas massacre motive still a mystery as cops close investigation
Las Vegas police have closed their investigation into the Mandalay Bay massacre carried out by Stephen Paddock -- and they still have no idea why he did it. Fifty-eight people...
Fruity fashion to sweeten up your summer wardrobe
Stock up on produce prints and fresh accessories this summer.
How this Brooklyn hairdresser became Spike Lee's go-to stylist
Most weeks, you can find LaWanda Pierre braiding, cutting and dying hair at Salon 921, an unmarked beauty shop located on the second floor of a brownstone in Brooklyn’s Clinton...
Conor McGregor's UFC return bout set
LOS ANGELES — Conor McGregor will return to mixed martial arts on Oct. 6 in Las Vegas with a bout against UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. The UFC dramatically announced...
K-9 recruits join Port Authority Police after graduation
They’re the “ruffest” rookies around. Seven new four-legged recruits earned their diplomas Friday when they graduated from the Port Authority Police Canine Unit. The mostly German Shepherd K-9’s – Hamilton,...
NYPD cop likely to be charged for shooting romantic rival in the face
The NYPD cop suspected of shooting a Brooklyn man in the face has a 10-year-old son with the woman over whom they were apparently quarreling -- and is likely to...
Urban Meyer gives his side as Ohio State probe continues
After being placed on administrative leave amid an investigation into his conduct, Urban Meyer released a statement Friday afternoon denying wrongdoing in regards to former receivers coach Zach Smith. Smith,...
Crystal skulls solve one of Stonehenge's great mysteries
The ancient mystery of who built Stonehenge has been solved, according to a breakthrough study. A groundbreaking new analysis of the 25 cremated remains buried at the prehistoric monument in...
Giants add journeyman cornerback for secondary depth
The Panthers reunion at Giants training camp continued Friday. And so did the reshuffling of the cornerback position. After practice, the Giants announced they had signed veteran cornerback Leonard Johnson,...
Samsung leaks video of its new iPhone killer
With just six days to go until the Galaxy Note 9 will be unveiled in New York City during Samsung’s second Unpacked press conference of the year, Samsung posted the...
Instagram influencers are peddling junk science
You'll find them smiling behind a smoothie. Or seated in the namaste pose. Walking barefoot on sandy beaches, or contorting their ab-tastic physiques in mirrors. As they slurp and crunch...
The perfect storm that got Chance Adams his Yankees shot
BOSTON — A week ago Chance Adams was just slightly more possible to start Saturday for the Yankees on national TV against the Red Sox as Ron Guidry. Brian Cashman...
Joanna Coles resigning as chief content officer at Hearst
Joanna Coles, the chief content officer for publishing giant Hearst, is leaving the company, The Post has learned. Coles gave Hearst President and CEO Steve Swartz her resignation in recent...
Jets linebacker sentenced for DUI crash
BILLINGS, Mont. — Jets linebacker Dylan Donahue received a three-month suspended sentence and was fined $1,000 for a DUI crash in his hometown of Billings, Montana. The Billings Gazette reports...
American held in Russia after mistakenly sailing there from Alaska
An American mistakenly sailed from Alaska to Russia's Far East region of Chukotka -- and is now being held by authorities overseas, according to a published report. John Martin was...
Statue of Liberty climber spews anti-American chant outside court
The immigrant rights activist who ruined July 4 for tourists visiting the Statue of Liberty when she scaled the green lady and forced the icon’s evacuation, was in Manhattan federal...
Jerry O’Connell’s new dramedy embraces and skewers cop shows
Carter Tuesday, 10 p.m., WGN America Television has hosted a number of police procedurals centered on writers-turned-amateur-detectives (think “Murder She Wrote” and “Castle”). Jerry O’Connell sees his new cop dramedy,...
Mets send Steven Matz to DL, announce his replacement
The Mets' injury woes just got worse. Steven Matz was placed on the disabled list Friday with a flexor pronator strain, the team announced. Corey Oswalt will take his roster...
This NYC factory makes 1,600 gallons of ice cream a day
An ice cream factory grows in Brooklyn. A week ago, Ample Hills Creamery opened a new outpost just a block from the South Brooklyn Ferry dock in Red Hook. But...
How 'Carousel' star Renée Fleming relaxes between shows
Opera great Renée Fleming has four Grammys and the distinction of inspiring a dessert: a chocolate confection Daniel Boulud dubbed La Diva Renée. These days, the 59-year-old soprano’s been singing...
Heroin addicts are being charged with murder
When 24-year-old Jarret McCasland left the home of his girlfriend, Flavia “Cathy” Cardenas, 19, in the early morning hours of July 26th, 2013, he had no reason to think anything...
Mexico plane crash survivor sues airline for negligence
CHICAGO — A suburban Chicago man who was one of more than 100 survivors of a jet crash in Mexico this week is suing the airline. In the lawsuit filed...
Congressman still thinks bogus award from Sacha Baron Cohen is real
Sacha Baron Cohen’s new Showtime series has made monkeys out of a number of conservative activists and politicians — including one Pennsylvania lawmaker who apparently remains clueless that he was...
Mueller interviews 'Manhattan madame' Kristin Davis
Special counsel Robert Mueller’s team this week interviewed Kristin Davis — the notorious hooker booker for ex-Gov. Eliot Spitzer who also has close ties to President Trump’s crony Roger Stone...
Madoff valuables heading to auction
A treasure trove of more than 300 luxe items are up for grabs in a U.S. Marshals national auction -- including loot previously owned by Ponzi scheme king Bernard Madoff....
'Abducted' 12-year-old found safe with parents
The 12-year-old girl who was feared to have been abducted from Reagan National Airport in Washington, DC while visiting here with a tour group was been found safe in Queens...
Detective claims NYPD is discriminating against him for being Muslim
A Muslim cop on Mayor Bill de Blasio's security detail filed a $7 million federal suit against the city Friday, claiming he's being discriminated against for his religion. Detective Abdelim...
The two sides of Cuba's Guantanamo
The two Guantanamos have been a contrast since the U.S. opened the base at the southeastern tip of the island in 1903, following the Spanish-American War, and the divide has...
Woman fatally hit by boat while swimming in lake
JEFFERSON, Maine — Maine wardens say a boat hit a woman swimming on Damariscotta Lake and killed her. The Maine Warden Service says 32-year-old Kristen McKellar was swimming with a...
Ohio State's first step in handling Urban Meyer crisis: Ban media
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State closed ranks around the rollout of its football season as the university investigates whether coach Urban Meyer failed to report domestic abuse allegations, a scandal...
Jury doesn't buy attempted ax murderer's transgender meds defense
An Australian woman who injured two people during a convenience store ax attack has been convicted of attempted murder after jurors reportedly rejected her argument that she was suffering from...
Dish soap helps free girl stuck in rock formation
SANDSTONE, Minn. — Rescuers used dish soap to help free a 13-year-old girl who became wedged in a rock formation at a quarry in Pine County. St. Louis County Rescue...
Tech exec dropped his pants in front of underling: lawsuit
The co-founder of a Silicon Valley tech firm called a female employee into his office and allegedly dropped his pants — then fired her when she rejected his sexual advances,...
Trump International Hotel earnings get boost thanks to Saudi prince
Earnings at the Trump International Hotel in Manhattan jumped 13 percent during the first quarter of 2018 — thanks to a late March visit by the crown prince of Saudi...
Ex-Met thinking pitching comeback 14 years after the yips
Rick Ankiel thinks he is cured. The former Mets outfielder is “toying with” getting back on a major-league mound at the age of 39, despite not throwing a competitive pitch...
Letitia James: I won't take orders from Cuomo as attorney general
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s choice to be the next attorney general criticized his decision to close the anti-corruption Moreland investigation and said she wouldn't take orders from the governor because her...
Odell Beckham, Saquon Barkley appear to be hitting it off
https://twitter.com/CouchCoachz/status/1025418298782113793 It appears the Giants’ two biggest offensive weapons are fast friends. Rookie Saquon Barkley and Odell Beckham Jr. were filmed at practice Friday juggling a football back and forth...
Man dumps bucket of poop in 7-Eleven as revenge act: cops
A Florida man dumped a bucket of human waste inside a 7-Eleven convenience store Wednesday as an act of revenge against a manager who had kicked him out months prior,...
#MeToo claims high-ranking Chinese Buddhist monk
BEIJING — One of China's highest-ranking Buddhist monks is facing a government investigation over accusations of sexual misconduct, in what is seen by some as an indication the #MeToo movement...
Opium den, 500-bird aviary once graced $19.5M Hollywood estate
A Beverly Hills, Calif., estate known for Hollywood fame and glamour — and even some bizarre history — is up for sale once again. Bella Vista, a compound whose owners...
Pot dealer sues TV network for mistaking him for accused drug-money mule
A legal marijuana dealer in Colorado is suing the Univision TV network for splashing his picture in internationally broadcast news stories identifying him as a Mexican pop star's drug-money mule....
Bezos throws cash at rocket program as space race accelerates
SEATTLE - Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos is racing to pull his private space company out of start-up mode and move into production amid signals that his firm’s heavy rocket set...
Abducted 12-year-old believed to be in 'extreme danger'
The 12-year-old Chinese girl abducted from an airport in Washington, DC, is believed to be in “extreme danger,” as investigators try to determine whether she knew the couple who took...
NRA says it's broke and on the verge of collapse
The deep-pocketed NRA claims it’s going broke and may soon “be unable to exist” — and blames Gov. Andrew Cuomo for its purported poverty, according to a recent court document...
Man beat woman to death in dispute over a watch: cops
An Atlanta man charged with fatally beating a woman last month attacked her over a watch, warrants show. Jason Leroy Brown, 34, surrendered to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday...
The Patriots got Tom Brady an insane birthday cake
https://twitter.com/Patriots/status/1025345624844263424 The only thing more important than training camp for the Patriots, was celebrating their franchise quarterback's birthday properly. As Tom Brady’s 41st birthday rolled around in Foxborough, New England...
Brave mom throws children from burning building before dying
Heart-stopping footage is circulating of a desperate mother tossing her children from the fourth floor of a burning building in China. In her final moments before fainting and later dying,...
Alleged MS-13 members busted in shooting that left teen paralyzed
Four members of the bloodthirsty MS-13 street gang have been busted for the attempted murder of a 16-year-old in Queens, a shooting that left the teen paralyzed, officials said. Accused...
Would-be robber gets a hard lesson in street justice
This armed thief messed with the wrong guy. Jauan Blume, 21, and an accomplice allegedly robbed a 32-year-old man of his jewelry in the Bronx on Tuesday and then opened...
Escaped goats wreak havoc on suburb
Dozens of goats went on the lam Friday, munching their way through a suburban Idaho neighborhood, according to a report. Neighbors were baffled by the new kids on the block,...
Ex-NYPD detective facing 5 years in jail after pleading guilty to perjury
A former NYPD detective admitted Friday to falsifying evidence and then lying about it under oath during a federal court proceeding. Michael Foder, 42, now faces up to five years...
Johnny Manziel's wife reveals QB's scary path to sobriety
It wasn't easy for Johnny Manziel to get sober. The former Browns quarterback has credited wife Bre Tiesi with keeping him in line, and the model confessed she was as...
Passenger drags seizure victim off train in 'disturbing' scene
An investigation is ongoing into a “very disturbing” incident caught on video of a man removing an unconscious passenger from a commuter train in California, transit officials said. A 6-minute...
EA Sports explains 'unfortunate' Colin Kaepernick censoring
EA Sports is doing damage control. The day after it was discovered that Colin Kaepernick’s name had been censored from YG's song "Big Bank" on the soundtrack for "Madden NFL...
Tom Brady wouldn't be a Deflategate rat
Tom Brady could’ve avoided his Deflategate suspension if he’d agreed to throw two New England equipment staffers under the bus, according to a new book. Despite maintaining innocence in Deflategate...
'Breast implants ruined my life'
Aussie model Karissa Pukas believes her breast implants caused her to develop a range of debilitating illnesses. The 27-year-old underwent a breast augmentation in 2014 but had them removed in...
Suspect in murder of George H.W. Bush’s cardiologist kills himself
The man suspected of gunning down former President George H.W. Bush's cardiologist committed suicide as police closed in on him Friday morning, police said. Joseph Pappas shot himself when he...
Your almond milk might be tainted with actual milk
Health nuts, back away from your smoothies. The Food and Drug Administration recently announced a recall of dairy-free Blue Diamond Almond Breeze almond milk over reports of contamination with ....
Radio telescope picks up new frequency in space
Canada’s new radio telescope has picked up a mysterious signal from deep space with a frequency so low, it’s never been detected before. The Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME)...
Would you wear Olive Garden makeup?
A little Breadstick Bronzer to go with that Spaghetti Sparkle eye shadow? That’s just a taste of a makeup palette Olive Garden teased on Twitter. And the colors are surprisingly...
Cops establish 'solid timeline' in college student's disappearance
Iowa authorities were mum Friday on details of their investigation into missing college student Mollie Tibbetts — but said they have a “solid timeline” of her disappearance. Kevin Winker, director...
Giant lizards are invading the South
AUSTIN, Texas - A group of South American lizards that can grow up to four feet long has established a home in the Florida wild after being brought to the...
Dems introduce law to block publication of 3-D printed gun blueprints
New York Rep. Carolyn Maloney and three of her fellow Democrats in the House on Friday introduced a law to block the online publication of blueprints showing how to make...
How Vegas casino claims they caught Charles Oakley cheating
Charles Oakley from downtown. The former Knicks enforcer was arrested at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Vegas last month for cheating, not once, but three separate times. According to court documents...
Accountant says Manafort lied to him about overseas accounts
ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Paul Manafort reported $13.4 million in personal income to the IRS between 2010 and 2014 -- but repeatedly failed to disclose money stashed in overseas accounts, his...
Birds learn new 'language' by eavesdropping on neighbors
WASHINGTON — For birds, understanding neighborhood gossip about an approaching hawk or brown snake can mean the difference between life or death. Wild critters are known to listen to each...
Here is a literal way to solve your Mets depression
Dave Kerpen, the CEO of a company that offers mental health services, has been through a lot as a Mets fan. There was the series-ending walk in the 1999 NLCS,...
Millennials are sparking a major RV resurgence
Millennial travelers are looking for a wheely good time. Recreational vehicle travel isn’t just for retirees touring the country in the comfort of their own motorhomes anymore. More millennials are...
Are these 2-in-1 jeans a great deal or denim disaster?
These unflattering jeans are giving new meaning to the “denim-on-denim” look. Rock ’n‘ roll-inspired clothing brand R13 is selling out of its "Double Back” shorts and pants, which combine its...
Cat, chicken become unlikely pals in California wildfire
Animal foes became birds of a feather when a raging California wildfire forced them to snuggle up for safety. A scalded pet cat and chicken struck up an unlikely friendship...
Dish Network shares bolstered as results beat estimates
Investors had nothing to dish about Dish Network’s second-quarter performance, which beat Wall Street estimates on its top and bottom lines. The results, released early Friday, sent the satellite-TV provider’s...
Town worker calls cops on woman breastfeeding daughter
Cops were called on a New Jersey mother who was breastfeeding her 2-year-old daughter at a town lake because she refused to “cover up" — even though she's permitted by...
Zombie-like woman terrorizes Florida apartment complex
Residents at an apartment complex in Florida filmed a terrifying encounter with a woman who was acting strangely and aggressively. It's unclear what caused the behavior, although one of the...
Pet pig scared off home burglars: cops
Step aside, guard dogs. A pet pig may have foiled an attempted burglary Tuesday by scaring crooks away from his castle, Indiana cops said. The would-be thieves smashed in the...
Polish brewery offering 'vagina' beer
Yesterday, if someone had asked me to recall the most unappetizing drink I could think of, I'd have said kombucha. Not just any kombucha - I'm partial to a raspberry-flavored...
Teacher who performed oral sex on student pleads guilty
A Bronx public school teacher has admitted she performed oral sex on a 14-year-old boy on “multiple occasions and in multiple locations" — but will not have to go to...
Rescuers race to save adorable kittens trapped in wall
Officials on Friday are racing to prevent a Queens cat-astrophe, as they scramble to free a group of felines trapped behind a brick wall. About 10 cats -- both adults...
Tornado rips through Queens
Queens residents scrambled Friday morning to clear debris and call their insurance adjusters after a tornado slammed their College Point neighborhood, damaging homes, uprooting trees and downing wires. The twister...
Today could be the hottest day in the history of Europe
LISBON — Temperatures in Spain and Portugal soared to near-record highs Friday as part of Europe's heat wave, and governments put emergency services on alert for forest fires. Iberia's heat...
Student told cops he had sex with teacher in classroom
A former special education teacher in Montana had sex with a student roughly 25 times, including illicit trysts in her classroom, the teen told authorities. The allegations made by a...
No-show NJ Transit crews make morning commute hell
Rush-hour commuters endured a summer Friday from hell thanks to the cancellation of as many as 20 New Jersey Transit trains caused by crews that didn't show up for work,...
Yankees throwing once-top prospect into Red Sox fire
BOSTON — Perhaps the most immediate consequence of losing J.A. Happ to hand, foot and mouth disease is that instead of turning to the veteran lefty — whom the Yankees...
Passengers restrain lunatic who turned violent on Delta flight
A former corrections officer and a Coast Guardsman have been hailed as heroes for helping restrain a violent passenger aboard a Delta flight who threatened to “take the plane down.”...
Man upset about new tattoo stabs artist in the leg: cops
He couldn't keep his lips sealed about his bad ink. This man was so enraged over his tattoo -- a set of lips on his chest -- that he returned...
Family saves whale shark from fishing line in Hawaii
A family in Hawaii is credited with saving the life of a whale shark that was tangled up in fishing line. The Kawelo family was diving in Kaunolu, Lanai, when...
This isn't what Lamar Jackson was expecting in NFL debut
That's the wrong Heisman Trophy winner. The Ravens put Robert Griffin III under center to start their preseason in a 17-16 win against the Bears in the Hall of Fame...
Sunflower farm closes after being swarmed with visitors
A Canadian farm boasting beautiful sunflowers has reportedly put an end to photo-seeking visitors for the remainder of the season due to a massive crowd over the weekend. Bogle Seeds...
Shvo, partners acquire upper floors of 685 Fifth Ave.
After three years of trying, luxury condominium developer Michael Shvo and partners have purchased the upper floors of the former Gucci Building at 685 Fifth Ave. from GGP for $135...
People couldn't turn off this robot after it begged 'No!'
A group of scientists asks participants in a study to perform a simple task. Switch off Nao, the cute, human-like robot in front of you. Just turn it off. Easy...
Joe Buck changes his mind about calling World Series
Joe Buck considered not broadcasting the World Series anymore for Fox, but now has thought better of it. Buck just signed a new three-year, multimillion-dollar extension that will not only...
Police fatally shoot man with Down syndrome carrying toy gun
Police in Sweden shot and killed a man with autism and Down syndrome who was holding a toy gun, according to reports. Authorities said 20-year-old Eric Torell acted “threateningly” after...
Astronomers develop formula for finding habitable planets
One of the biggest challenges for astronomers searching for habitable exoplanets is trying to match up newly discovered worlds with the increasingly long list of criteria that we believe are...
Suspected killer of George H.W. Bush’s cardiologist might have hit list
The 65-year-old man wanted for gunning down former President George H.W. Bush’s cardiologist may have a hit list, according to a former pal. The friend told KHOU 11 that he...
Park rangers slam 'reckless' man who taunted bison
Rangers at Yellowstone National Park are calling the actions of a bozo who taunted a bison “reckless, dangerous and illegal” as they investigate his stupid stunt. “We need people to...
Amazon bans sale of Nazi gear following backlash
Amazon has banned sales of racist gear featuring Nazi swastikas for children and adults amid pressure from US lawmakers and nonprofit groups. Just weeks prior, the online shopping titan owned...
Kraft Heinz beats quarterly estimates on stronger US sales
Kraft Heinz topped quarterly profit and revenue estimates as the company raised prices of its products and posted higher-than-expected sales in the US, sending its shares up nearly 9 percent...
Huawei raises forecast for smartphone output, eyes No. 1 spot
China’s Huawei raised its forecast for full-year smartphone shipments to more than 200 million and said it could become the world’s top vendor of the devices in the final quarter...
Florida football coach: Players can have guns under my no-gun policy
When Florida Gators head football coach Dan Mullen said his team had a no-guns policy, what he actually meant was the exact opposite. A week after wide receiver Kadarius Toney...
Dad goes after man for taking upskirt pictures of his daughter at Target
A California dad stopped a creep who was following his 15-year-old daughter in a Target store and taking pictures up her skirt, according to police and surveillance footage of the...
Andy Murray's big step back comes with tears and a threat
A shattered Andy Murray broke down in tears after finally winning a round of 16 clash at the Citi Open at 3 a.m. Relief poured out of the Scot for...
Authorities search pig farm for clues in disappearance of college student
A possible clue in the mysterious disappearance of Iowa college student Mollie Tibbetts has turned up — prompting searchers to scour ditches near a pig farm, according to a report....
Utility company emails black woman racist password
An African-American woman from Washington state said a utility company emailed her a racial slur as her temporary password to access her account, according to reports. Erica Conway of Renton...
Immigrants go on hunger strike at Texas detention center
A group of immigrant fathers, recently reunited with their sons and detained in Texas, have gone on a hunger strike to demand their release, an immigrant rights group representing them...
Finding money in your pocket makes people happier
Sleeping in and petting a dog are two of the top “mood boosters,” according to a new study by the US Highbush Blueberry Council. Of the 2,000 Americans surveyed, 58%...
Not even Mother Nature can stop Beyoncé and Jay-Z
Beyoncé and Jay-Z are such a power couple that it seems as if there’s nothing they can’t do. And Thursday night, even Mother Nature couldn’t stop them. In the first...
This fantasy format makes drafting the most fun
“The Godfather Part II” is an incredible film. Every time you watch it, you enjoy the experience, all 3 hours and 20 minutes of it. It is more satisfying than,...
US adds 157,000 jobs in July, unemployment rate dips below 4 percent
Employers added fewer jobs than expected in July, but a tightening labor market helped push the unemployment rate down to 3.9 percent — matching its lowest level in nearly 18...
Trump claims Queen kept him waiting before 'beautiful' visit
President Trump slammed reports that he was late to meet Queen Elizabeth II — claiming it was her majesty who kept him waiting. While holding court in front of adoring...
Pompeo: North Korea far from living up to denuclearization vow
SINGAPORE — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says North Korea is far from living up to its pledge to denuclearize and remains in violation of numerous UN Security Council...
Unlucky scooter driver flies face-first into manhole
An unlucky woman on a scooter was struck by a car and sent flying, and ended up falling through an open manhole. Fortunately, she reportedly only suffered minor injuries.
How Vegas would react if Urban Meyer gets fired
If Urban Meyer is fired at Ohio State, the effect on betting odds will be minimal. William Hill US, which took down its odds for the Buckeyes’ Week 1 contest...
Jonathan Holder's horror show was historically hideous
BOSTON — Suddenly, Jose Reyes is only the second-worst New York reliever this week. At least the Mets shortstop got some outs in his pitching debut against the Nationals on...
Aaron Boone: Gleyber Torres must be locked in at all times
BOSTON — Aaron Boone doesn’t want Gleyber Torres to eliminate the facility with which he plays the game. However, the manager would like the Yankees All-Star second baseman to pay...
CC Sabathia couldn't be the stopper this time for the Yankees
BOSTON — CC Sabathia should have been the ideal pitcher to start for the Yankees on Thursday. He had given up more than two runs versus the Red Sox just...
New Giant: My son helped me become a professional
Cody Latimer readily admits it. A few years ago, he wasn’t ready to be a professional. The former second-round pick was, in his own words, “young, dumb, hard-headed.” That changed...
Soldier rescued after surviving week on New Zealand mountain
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — An Australian soldier who dug a snow cave to survive below-freezing conditions for a week on a New Zealand mountain was rescued Friday. Rescue authorities said...
Chinese professor missing after radio interview interrupted by police
BEIJING — The whereabouts of a Chinese professor known for his views critical of the government remain unknown, two days after police interrupted a radio interview he was conducting with...
Yankees' rotation situation goes from bad to worse all in one day
BOSTON — The Yankees traded for Sonny Gray a year ago and J.A. Happ last week, both times in hopes of improving their rotation. On Thursday, before their most important...
Bettors should take note of this hidden Dodgers, Astros angle
Thanks to the 2018 interleague schedule rotation, baseball fans will be treated to a World Series rematch this weekend when the defending American League champion Astros visit the defending National...
Woman says maniac jumped on her car, bashed her windshield after she rejected his advances
A maniac jumped on a woman's car in Tennessee and bashed her windshield to pieces after she refused to give him her phone number, a report said Thursday. The man...
Up to 'Simpsons' creators to handle Apu criticism: Fox exec
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Creators of "The Simpsons" have the freedom to handle the show's depiction of Indian shop owner Apu in the right way for their show, a top...
Even Mets braintrust knows this problem won't be easy to fix
On Thursday night, the only game anyone cared about took place 218 miles north of Citi Field at Fenway Park. All eyes were on Yankees-Red Sox. Will the Mets ever...
Youth care worker accused of sexually abusing immigrant boys
PHOENIX — Federal authorities allege that a former youth care worker at a Phoenix-area facility for immigrant youths sexually abused eight teenage boys, one of several cases brought to light...
Giants get crash course on new helmet rule with NFL officials
The Giants were welcomed Thursday to what many testosterone-fueled predators around the league regard as a necessary evil — a lesson from NFL officials on the new helmet rule passed...
Jeurys Familia trade piece makes great first impression
If first impressions — regardless of how long — are important, figure Bobby Wahl made a good one with the Mets. “I really liked Wahl’s stuff,” said manager Mickey Callaway...
Murder of Ivy Leaguer was motivated by anti-gay hate: prosecution
SANTA ANA, Calif. — A Southern California man charged with the murder of a University of Pennsylvania student carried out the killing because the victim was gay, prosecutors said Thursday....
Yankees castoff proves to be timely pickup for Red Sox
BOSTON — After witnessing this Back Bay shellacking, does there seem a more ludicrous notion right now than that of the Yankees having gained ground on the Red Sox at...
There are signs these Jets are starting to build their identity
It was the last period of practice on Thursday afternoon in Florham Park, N.J., when the Jets went to the goal line in full pads and played football about as...
Man refuses to lower Nazi flag flying at home
PREBLE, N.Y. — A central New York man who has been asked to remove a Nazi flag on his property says he's being hacked and that it's a "distress call."...
How Ohio State alum on Giants processed Urban Meyer shocker
You could hear the disappointment in Eli Apple’s voice as he addressed the scandal at his alma mater. Speaking in hushed tones and short sentences, the Giants’ cornerback talked about...
Mets can't escape justified wrath coming from SNY booth
Watching baseball die by its own hands, a TV-side vigil: It’s a slow, steady death by institutional neglect. Game-changing failures of fundamental forethought have become routine at the highest-paid level...
Long-time Vegas oddsmaker answers bettors' questions
New York native Vinny Magliulo is a VSiN oddsmaker and the sports book director for Gaughan Gaming in Las Vegas. He attended St. Anthony’s High School (then in Smithtown) before...
Mom charged with murder after allegedly tossing daughter into river
A mom was charged with murder Thursday for throwing her 4-year-old daughter into a Florida river, reports said. Shakayla Denson, 26, allegedly tossed her child, Je'Hyrah Daniels, into the Hillsborough...
Former WWE champion Kane declared winner in Tennessee mayoral race
"The devil's favorite demon" officially has a new title: mayor of Knox County. Former WWE champion Glenn Jacobs — who is best known as the professional wrestler Kane — declared...
Why Cody Garbrandt will win back his UFC title
Saturday’s main event at UFC 227 in Los Angeles is a rematch for the bantamweight title as T.J. Dillashaw makes his first title defense against the man whom he whupped...
Salon Media's cryptocurrency 'solution' hasn't erased losses
Salon Media’s innovative plan to use its readers’ computers to mine for cryptocurrency hasn’t gotten the digital news pioneer out of financial trouble just yet. Back in late June, the...
Amber alert issued after 12-year-old girl goes missing from Virginia airport
A 12-year-old girl from China went missing from her tour group at Reagan National Airport on Thursday. The girl, JinJing Ma, was last seen with a middle-aged woman who helped...
Publishers push for full repeal of Canadian newsprint tariffs
The Commerce Department said it was rolling back the tariff it is imposing on newsprint imported from Canada by as much as a third. Publishers still want all the tariffs...